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2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
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Posts: 118Member
Joined: Jan 17, 2011
Q: How much is the visa application?
A: This question is quite generic. For Visa Fee and charges, you can check on this page for the exact and latest fees https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa/Fees, this is solely visa fee and for different types of visa - charges for skills assessment varies, consider also the exam fee for English Proficiency Exam (e.g. IELTS), and others. Try using the search bar above for your chosen / nominated occupation and check if there are other related amount you need to prepare (e.g. show money).
Posts: 118Member
Joined: Jan 17, 2011
A: Yes! You just have to make sure that your job description matches the Job Description of the one you are choosing! meaning... Job Title doesn't matter as long as you are able to highlight that you're previous jobs are exactly matches the Job Desc of the nominated occupation in SOL.
Posts: 118Member
Joined: Jan 17, 2011
Q: What does school section means (e.g. Schools ranked as Section 1, 2, and 3)? How is it related to the comparable Australian Degree to attain the 15pts?
A: Based on members experience here... those members who's school is falling in Section 1... all course is comparable to Australian degree. so they are for sure able to get a 15pts.
Posts: 2,144Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 14, 2015
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233211 Civil Engineer
30/09/15 - VETASSESS Lodged - 133112 Project Builder
09/10/15 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.5 OBS-7.0
19/10/15 - PTE A Results: L-82, R-74, S-90, W-76 OAS-79
26/11/15 - Obtained NBI Clearance
09/12/15 - VETASSESS Results - NEGATIVE!!!
12/01/16 - Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
22/01/16 - EA Positive Results - Bachelor's Degree with 4 years 8 months skilled employment
22/01/16 - Lodged EOI 189 (60pts)
03/02/16 - Received 189 ITA
11/02/16 - Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
18/02/16 - Obtained SG CoC
26/02/16 - Lodged 189 Visa
15/03/16 - Direct Grant - IED 11/02/2017
25/05/16 - Big Move Perth!
16/06/16 - Started Casual Work
11/07/16 - Permanent Full-time Work
Now for the Citizenship Journey
26/08/2019 - Applied and acknowledgement letter received
27/09/2019 - Test Email Invite for 19/12/2019
01/10/2019 - Actual Test/Interview Date
01/10/2019 - Approval Date (received the approval letter from the post 11/10/2019)
05/02/2020 - Ceremony Date (received the email 10/01/2020)
Posts: 2,144Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 14, 2015
A: Visa 189 - This visa is for points-tested skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or family member or nominated by a state or territory government. It allows you to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident.
Forums here: http://pinoyau.info/categories/skilled-independent
Visa 190 -This visa is for points-tested skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory government agency. It allows you to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident.
Forums here: http://pinoyau.info/categories/Skilled-Sponsored
Visa 489 - This visa allows skilled workers to live and work in specified regional areas in Australia for up to four years.
Forums here: http://pinoyau.info/categories/Skilled-Sponsored
233211 Civil Engineer
30/09/15 - VETASSESS Lodged - 133112 Project Builder
09/10/15 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.5 OBS-7.0
19/10/15 - PTE A Results: L-82, R-74, S-90, W-76 OAS-79
26/11/15 - Obtained NBI Clearance
09/12/15 - VETASSESS Results - NEGATIVE!!!
12/01/16 - Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
22/01/16 - EA Positive Results - Bachelor's Degree with 4 years 8 months skilled employment
22/01/16 - Lodged EOI 189 (60pts)
03/02/16 - Received 189 ITA
11/02/16 - Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
18/02/16 - Obtained SG CoC
26/02/16 - Lodged 189 Visa
15/03/16 - Direct Grant - IED 11/02/2017
25/05/16 - Big Move Perth!
16/06/16 - Started Casual Work
11/07/16 - Permanent Full-time Work
Now for the Citizenship Journey
26/08/2019 - Applied and acknowledgement letter received
27/09/2019 - Test Email Invite for 19/12/2019
01/10/2019 - Actual Test/Interview Date
01/10/2019 - Approval Date (received the approval letter from the post 11/10/2019)
05/02/2020 - Ceremony Date (received the email 10/01/2020)
Posts: 438Member
Joined: May 10, 2015
Oh, an FAQ page is a great idea! Here are some questions that I can think of at the top of my head:
Q: Do I need to seek the help of a Migration Agent in submitting my application?
A: No. You may submit your application on your own. Follow the steps found on this page: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/101/general-skilled-immigration-visa-step-by-step-process/p1
Q: I already lodged my visa application, but my passport will expire soon/I renewed my passport. What should I do?
A: Fill out and submit Form 1022 - Notification of changes in circumstances found on this page: https://www.border.gov.au/Forms/Documents/1022.pdf
EARLY CHILDHOOD (PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL) TEACHER (ANZSCO 241111)
11/Apr/15: IELTS-IDP AU (L: 8.5, R: 8.5, W: 7.5, S: 8.0)
14/May/15: Lodged AITSL Application
14/Jul/15: Positive Assessment from AITSL
24/Jul/15: Submitted EOI (60 pts.)
6/Sep/15: Received ITA
19/Sep/15: Lodged Visa 189
16/Oct/15: Lodged documents for Teacher Registration
27/Oct/15: CO Allocated (Team Adelaide)
10/Dec/15: Visa Grant
12/Feb/16: Became a Registered Teacher in QLD
5/Jun/16: Big Move to Oz!
11/Jun/16: Hired as a Kindergarten Teacher
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. It's what the sunflowers do." -Helen Keller
Posts: 1,770Administrator
Joined: Dec 29, 2010
A: Follow this Step by Step Guide, with Sample documents to prepare
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/5998/how-to-apply-online-for-an-australian-tourist-visa-step-by-step-guide#latest thanks to wildperiwinkle.com
2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
Posts: 2,144Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 14, 2015
Q: I submitted my EOI and I got 60 points for Visa 189. When will i get the invite?
A: There are two rounds of invitation every month. You can refer to the DIBP website for current and future rounds. It does not necessarily mean you will get an invite if you have 60 points. It always depends on the quota for your ceiling occupation. Those occupation almost reaching the ceiling usually prioritises those with higher points(e.g. 70pts). If there are 60 pointers submitted way ahead of you with similar nominated occupation, they will get the invite first(first come-first serve basis). Kaya take the English exam and try to be above the 60 points mark. As for other occupations, suwerte kasi kahit 60 points, they get the invite. It really depends sa available slots for your nominated occupation..
233211 Civil Engineer
30/09/15 - VETASSESS Lodged - 133112 Project Builder
09/10/15 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.5 OBS-7.0
19/10/15 - PTE A Results: L-82, R-74, S-90, W-76 OAS-79
26/11/15 - Obtained NBI Clearance
09/12/15 - VETASSESS Results - NEGATIVE!!!
12/01/16 - Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
22/01/16 - EA Positive Results - Bachelor's Degree with 4 years 8 months skilled employment
22/01/16 - Lodged EOI 189 (60pts)
03/02/16 - Received 189 ITA
11/02/16 - Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
18/02/16 - Obtained SG CoC
26/02/16 - Lodged 189 Visa
15/03/16 - Direct Grant - IED 11/02/2017
25/05/16 - Big Move Perth!
16/06/16 - Started Casual Work
11/07/16 - Permanent Full-time Work
Now for the Citizenship Journey
26/08/2019 - Applied and acknowledgement letter received
27/09/2019 - Test Email Invite for 19/12/2019
01/10/2019 - Actual Test/Interview Date
01/10/2019 - Approval Date (received the approval letter from the post 11/10/2019)
05/02/2020 - Ceremony Date (received the email 10/01/2020)
Posts: 2,144Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 14, 2015
A: Yes but most states require that you select them on your EOI application as the preferred state. In this case, if you are trying to submit to more than 1 state, you have to create a separate EOI, pero 190 lang ang iselect mo na subclass with the preferred state for each EOI. Or you can take a chance na maselect ka if you have a single EOI, choosing any state as an option..
233211 Civil Engineer
30/09/15 - VETASSESS Lodged - 133112 Project Builder
09/10/15 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.5 OBS-7.0
19/10/15 - PTE A Results: L-82, R-74, S-90, W-76 OAS-79
26/11/15 - Obtained NBI Clearance
09/12/15 - VETASSESS Results - NEGATIVE!!!
12/01/16 - Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
22/01/16 - EA Positive Results - Bachelor's Degree with 4 years 8 months skilled employment
22/01/16 - Lodged EOI 189 (60pts)
03/02/16 - Received 189 ITA
11/02/16 - Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
18/02/16 - Obtained SG CoC
26/02/16 - Lodged 189 Visa
15/03/16 - Direct Grant - IED 11/02/2017
25/05/16 - Big Move Perth!
16/06/16 - Started Casual Work
11/07/16 - Permanent Full-time Work
Now for the Citizenship Journey
26/08/2019 - Applied and acknowledgement letter received
27/09/2019 - Test Email Invite for 19/12/2019
01/10/2019 - Actual Test/Interview Date
01/10/2019 - Approval Date (received the approval letter from the post 11/10/2019)
05/02/2020 - Ceremony Date (received the email 10/01/2020)
Posts: 2,144Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 14, 2015
A: Not yet. Some states require you to submit an application to them and pay a fee(e.g. AUD 300 for NSW) for state sponsorship application. If ma meet mo yung criteria ng particular state and you get the SS approval, you will automatically get an invite in your SkillSelect account to apply for a 190 or 489 visa. Note that you will be morally obligated to live and work on your state sponsor for two years.
233211 Civil Engineer
30/09/15 - VETASSESS Lodged - 133112 Project Builder
09/10/15 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.5 OBS-7.0
19/10/15 - PTE A Results: L-82, R-74, S-90, W-76 OAS-79
26/11/15 - Obtained NBI Clearance
09/12/15 - VETASSESS Results - NEGATIVE!!!
12/01/16 - Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
22/01/16 - EA Positive Results - Bachelor's Degree with 4 years 8 months skilled employment
22/01/16 - Lodged EOI 189 (60pts)
03/02/16 - Received 189 ITA
11/02/16 - Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
18/02/16 - Obtained SG CoC
26/02/16 - Lodged 189 Visa
15/03/16 - Direct Grant - IED 11/02/2017
25/05/16 - Big Move Perth!
16/06/16 - Started Casual Work
11/07/16 - Permanent Full-time Work
Now for the Citizenship Journey
26/08/2019 - Applied and acknowledgement letter received
27/09/2019 - Test Email Invite for 19/12/2019
01/10/2019 - Actual Test/Interview Date
01/10/2019 - Approval Date (received the approval letter from the post 11/10/2019)
05/02/2020 - Ceremony Date (received the email 10/01/2020)
Posts: 51Member
Joined: Mar 09, 2016
A: Should take the Bridging Program granting you already acquired the level of English required (7.0 across all 4 components of IELTS). Taking a Bachelor Degree in Nursing means you did not met the minimum requirements. This is the sad part. Most education agents will ask the applicant to take BSN despite the fact that the applicant is an RN with at least 2 years' work experience.
Q: I am already done with the Bridging Program and got registered. What should I do now?
A: Two things you can do: (1) apply for GSM and start looking for available posts; or (2) do a work training program for nurses where you are allowed to work 30 hrs/wk paid at least the minimum based on the existing Award rate, and obtain additional points with a chance of being sponsored under the 457 visa.
Q: I previously been to Australia under the 457 visa, and the company closed. Does that mean my visa will be cancelled?
A: No. According to the Regulations once a 457 visa holder ceased working for the sponsoring company, he is given 90 days to find a new sponsor, nominate his position and obtain approval, AND transfer his 457 visa. In the event that the visa holder was unable to find a new employer, his visa is deemed cancelled after the prescribed 90 days.
Q: I overstayed my visitor visa for over one month. If i am removed from Australia, will be allowed to go back?
A: Yes, BUT since you overstayed your visa section 48 takes effect. Meaning you will be barred from entering Australia for at least 3 years.
Q: I entered Australia as a holder of a 600 visa. Can I extend may stay?
A. Depending on the condition of your visa. If your visa has a "NO FURTHER STAY" condition, you need to depart Australia before your visa expires.
Q: I am separated from my previous marriage, and I am now in a de facto relationship who is an Australian Citizen. I have been with my new partner for over a year now. Can I be sponsored by my partner?
A: Complicated
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Joined: Dec 29, 2010
A: As of today 29 March 2016, the Pass mark for Skilled Independent Subclass 189, Skilled Nominated Subclass 190, and Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subclass 489 is 60 points . You can use this points calculator to assess yourself whether you meet the point criteria. http://pinoyau.info/plugin/page/point-system
2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
Posts: 1,770Administrator
Joined: Dec 29, 2010
A: Please visit this thread created by our member @erikathy => http://pinoyau.info/discussion/8406/s-s-v-f-student-visa-application-step-by-step
Another thread here by @Cheers25 which is also very useful http://pinoyau.info/discussion/592/student-visa-step-by-step#latest
2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
Posts: 1,770Administrator
Joined: Dec 29, 2010
Q. Where can I find the list of eligible skilled occupations?
A. Please visit this page=> https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list
2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
Posts: 127Member
Joined: Nov 26, 2018
Q. What are the things I can bring into Australia?
A. See these links for full details:
https://www.agriculture.gov.au/travelling/bringing-mailing-goods
https://bicon.agriculture.gov.au/BiconWeb4.0
Jul 15 2017 | Desire to migrate to AU initiated
Aug 17 2017 | Inquired at migration assistance but fee was too high
Aug 30 2017 | Invoked a freelance migration agent
Sep 20 2017 | ACS assessment request
Nov 15 2017 | ACS results positive
Dec 11 2017 | PTE review course taken
Jan 08 2018 | PTE take (L-80 | R-73 | S-84 | W-82) (Proficient)
Jan 09 2018 | EOI lodge 189 | 65 | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
Apr 23 2018 | PTE Retake. (L-80 | R-80 | S-83 | W-78) (Proficient)
May 23 2018 | PTE Retake. (L-82 | R-79 | S-85 | W-83) (Superior)
May 24 2018 | Updated EOI 189 | 75 | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
Jul 02 2018 | Points reduced to 70 because of age
Jul 02 2018 | Updated EOI 189 | 70 | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
Nov 11 2018 | 189 Invite THANK YOU LORD!
Nov 17 2018 | Medical exam
Dec 04 2018 | Visa lodge
Mar 19 2019 | Visa DG! To God Be The Glory! God is good all the time! All the time God is good!
between the dates are a lot of requirements gathering and praying
July 25 2019 | Touchdown Sydney!
July 26 2019 | Medicare and ATO
July 29 2019 | Job hunting and house hunting
Aug 8 2019 | Move in new house
Sept 26 2019 | started First job! Praise the Lord
Oct 24 2019 | resigned from 1st job
Oct 28 2019 | started second job aligned with my skills and previous experience
Dec 22 2020 | logged child visa 101
Feb 19 2021 | AFP and Medical Request
May 05 2021 | Child Visa 101 approved
Posts: 127Member
Joined: Nov 26, 2018
Train network map
Sydney
https://transportnsw.info/document/4746/sydney-rail-network-map-5-jan.pdf
Melbourne
https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/assets/PDFs/Maps/Network-maps/91ec3c5794/PTVH5027_Network_Victorian_Train_Map_A4L_Digital_v1_FA.pdf
Queensland
https://translink.com.au/sites/default/files/assets/resources/plan-your-journey/maps/190228-train-busway-ferry-tram-network-map.pdf
Jul 15 2017 | Desire to migrate to AU initiated
Aug 17 2017 | Inquired at migration assistance but fee was too high
Aug 30 2017 | Invoked a freelance migration agent
Sep 20 2017 | ACS assessment request
Nov 15 2017 | ACS results positive
Dec 11 2017 | PTE review course taken
Jan 08 2018 | PTE take (L-80 | R-73 | S-84 | W-82) (Proficient)
Jan 09 2018 | EOI lodge 189 | 65 | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
Apr 23 2018 | PTE Retake. (L-80 | R-80 | S-83 | W-78) (Proficient)
May 23 2018 | PTE Retake. (L-82 | R-79 | S-85 | W-83) (Superior)
May 24 2018 | Updated EOI 189 | 75 | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
Jul 02 2018 | Points reduced to 70 because of age
Jul 02 2018 | Updated EOI 189 | 70 | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
Nov 11 2018 | 189 Invite THANK YOU LORD!
Nov 17 2018 | Medical exam
Dec 04 2018 | Visa lodge
Mar 19 2019 | Visa DG! To God Be The Glory! God is good all the time! All the time God is good!
between the dates are a lot of requirements gathering and praying
July 25 2019 | Touchdown Sydney!
July 26 2019 | Medicare and ATO
July 29 2019 | Job hunting and house hunting
Aug 8 2019 | Move in new house
Sept 26 2019 | started First job! Praise the Lord
Oct 24 2019 | resigned from 1st job
Oct 28 2019 | started second job aligned with my skills and previous experience
Dec 22 2020 | logged child visa 101
Feb 19 2021 | AFP and Medical Request
May 05 2021 | Child Visa 101 approved
Joined: Mar 28, 2020
Q: How to start applying for a skilled visa?
A: Jump to 6:00 - Video with notes. Useful links in description box. Hope it helps. We also have tips video!
Joined: May 09, 2020
Hi, this thread is so helpful. surprisingly I am from Vietnam but I would like to do a Master's degree with the University of the Philippines Open University (section 1). I got a big concern, as I did my Bachelor degree from a section 2 university, so its only comparable to an Associate degree here in Australia. In this case, is my section 1 Master's degree still equivalent to the Australian one? thanks heaps guys
Joined: Jul 28, 2020
Hi, good day, everyone. I am currently trying to find some group information regarding ANZSCO 312912, metallurgical or material technician because I want to migrate to Australia with my family. By the way, I am an Operations Manager in a servicing company specializing Non-destructive testing, also licensed in the profession here in the Philippines. It will be much appreciated if someone could guide me or advise me on what to do. Thanks
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you have two options sir. hire and agent to help you with the process, or do it on your own. a lot of people here are in the option 2. but you really need to put on a lot of time reading and searching. you can start by assessing your occupation, and then taking english exams.
232412- Illustrator | Total: 65
2018 Oct- Lodged VETASSESS application
2018 Dec- PTE Test
2018 Dec- Proficient
2019 Mar- VETASSESS Positive Outcome
2019 Jun- Created EOI for NSW
2019 Jun- Applied SA 489
2019 Aug- Invitation to apply from SA 489
2019 Aug- Lodge Visa Application SA 489
2019 Sep 09- Medical
2019 Sep 11- Medical deferred
2019 Oct 19- Start TB treatment
2019 Oct 21- Pre-invite from NSW 190
2019 Oct 26- Invitation to apply from NSW Visa 190
2019 Oct 24- Pre-invite from ACT 190 ( Didn't pursue it because lack of job opportunities)
2019 Nov 10- Lodge NSW Visa 190
2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489
2020 Apr 16- Finished TB treatment ( yey! )
2020 Jun 08-Sputum results negative
2020 Jun 12-Panel physician sent emedical ( Awaiting for clearance )
2020 Jun 23 -Medical Health cleared ( Sa wakas Praise God! )
2020 Jun 23 -Frontload Form 815_Health undertaking
2022 Aug 22 - CO Contacted me for new Medicals, PCC and Form 80
2022 Sept 7 - Uploaded requested documents.
2022 Nov 25- Golden Grant!
Joined: Jul 28, 2020
@ga2au thank you for your comment sir. Yes, I need to take English exams first, which is also the advice of the agent. Followed by a skills assessment thru VETASES. I thought that there are already people who migrated to Australia that have the same profession as me. It would be wonderful to get some inputs to them. Anyways, I will try to do more research on this one. Hoping to learn a lot of things from this amazing forum. Cheers!
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Joined: Aug 28, 2018
I would recommend to do the vetassess first then English.
232412- Illustrator | Total: 65
2018 Oct- Lodged VETASSESS application
2018 Dec- PTE Test
2018 Dec- Proficient
2019 Mar- VETASSESS Positive Outcome
2019 Jun- Created EOI for NSW
2019 Jun- Applied SA 489
2019 Aug- Invitation to apply from SA 489
2019 Aug- Lodge Visa Application SA 489
2019 Sep 09- Medical
2019 Sep 11- Medical deferred
2019 Oct 19- Start TB treatment
2019 Oct 21- Pre-invite from NSW 190
2019 Oct 26- Invitation to apply from NSW Visa 190
2019 Oct 24- Pre-invite from ACT 190 ( Didn't pursue it because lack of job opportunities)
2019 Nov 10- Lodge NSW Visa 190
2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489
2020 Apr 16- Finished TB treatment ( yey! )
2020 Jun 08-Sputum results negative
2020 Jun 12-Panel physician sent emedical ( Awaiting for clearance )
2020 Jun 23 -Medical Health cleared ( Sa wakas Praise God! )
2020 Jun 23 -Frontload Form 815_Health undertaking
2022 Aug 22 - CO Contacted me for new Medicals, PCC and Form 80
2022 Sept 7 - Uploaded requested documents.
2022 Nov 25- Golden Grant!
Posts: 24Member
Joined: Oct 10, 2021
Pwede po magrequest to add list of acronyms here sa FAQ.. medyo nalilito kasi ako, like BM, SA, PTE, etc..
2021 Apr 17th - IELTS 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 6.5 (Hubby, main)
2021 Apr 1wk after IELTS - Lodged EOI (failed, below 60 pts need EA first)
Hubby work in ****PMSOL**** (Mechanical Engineer)
2021 Oct 11th - Lurker
2021 Oct 16th - Seek/Indeed Job Hunt, EA/CDR preparation
2021 Nov 6th - IELTS Spouse 8,7.5,8,6 (Wifey, dependent)
2022 Sept 10th - Hubby ANZCO Skill Level 1 Competency Assessment Received
2022 Sept 11th -EOI Lodged 190 (65pts), 491 (75pts)
Posts: 1,770Administrator
Joined: Dec 29, 2010
Common Acronyms
BM = Big Move
PTE = Pearson PTE: Pearson English Language Tests
CO = Case Officer
COE = Certificate of Employment
2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
Joined: Dec 30, 2021
Hi everyone!
My partner and I lodged our Visa Subclass 482 last December 1. I am the main applicant and he is my subsequent entrant. We also did our medical exams at SLEC last Dec 22. The ImmiAccount already updated my assessment and said that it is already cleared. However, my partner received an email from BUPA requesting for additional assessment because of abnormal findings from his xray. Just wondering if affected din yung pag timeline ng pag grant ng visa ko since sabay kami nag apply and under one ImmiAccount? Or can my visa be granted separately while waiting for the results of his additional assessments?
Thank you and hoping for your reply. Happy new year! 🙂
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Joined: Nov 09, 2019
I may be wrong, but I thought you could only apply for a subsequent entrant visa for another person if the main applicant has already been granted a visa? It seems that you and your partner are part of the same application.
04 Jul 2019 | VETASSESS skills assessment submitted (249311, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages [TESOL])
01 Aug 2019 | IELTS L/S/W/R (9/9/7.5/8.5/) Overall: 8.5, Proficient
24 Sep 2019 | 249311 TESOL positive skills assessment
28 Sep 2019 | PTE Academic L/S/W/R (81/90/83/90) Overall: 89, Superior
04 Oct 2019 | AITSL suitable skills assessment for 241411 (Secondary School Teacher)
05 Dec 2019 | EOI for 491 lodged, 249311 (NT, 85 points)
09 Dec 2019 | MigrationNT application lodged
24 Dec 2019 | Turned 40, minus 10 points (75 points)
20 Jan 2020 | Status changed from 'Waiting for Admin Review' to 'Case Officer Assessment'
19 May 2020 | Received declaration form from the NT; printed, signed, and uploaded it on the same day
28 May 2020 | Received invite from Skillselect
03 June 2020 | Lodged visa
19 June 2020 | Health clearance provided - No action required
09 Nov 2020 | Visa grant:-)
04 Apr 2022 | Met future employer, surveyed the place
14 July 2022 | Big move:-)
1 Corinthians 1:5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;
Joined: Dec 30, 2021
Hi! Sorry for the confusion and misuse of the term, but that is right. We lodged our application together. I'm the main applicant and he's the secondary applicant.
Posts: 57Member
Joined: Nov 09, 2019
@linet>; @cldtatna said:
@Linetdane, similar case yata nung sa inyo or related.
04 Jul 2019 | VETASSESS skills assessment submitted (249311, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages [TESOL])
01 Aug 2019 | IELTS L/S/W/R (9/9/7.5/8.5/) Overall: 8.5, Proficient
24 Sep 2019 | 249311 TESOL positive skills assessment
28 Sep 2019 | PTE Academic L/S/W/R (81/90/83/90) Overall: 89, Superior
04 Oct 2019 | AITSL suitable skills assessment for 241411 (Secondary School Teacher)
05 Dec 2019 | EOI for 491 lodged, 249311 (NT, 85 points)
09 Dec 2019 | MigrationNT application lodged
24 Dec 2019 | Turned 40, minus 10 points (75 points)
20 Jan 2020 | Status changed from 'Waiting for Admin Review' to 'Case Officer Assessment'
19 May 2020 | Received declaration form from the NT; printed, signed, and uploaded it on the same day
28 May 2020 | Received invite from Skillselect
03 June 2020 | Lodged visa
19 June 2020 | Health clearance provided - No action required
09 Nov 2020 | Visa grant:-)
04 Apr 2022 | Met future employer, surveyed the place
14 July 2022 | Big move:-)
1 Corinthians 1:5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;
Posts: 224Member
Joined: Jun 02, 2019
Ibang case ata to kasi nagka finding sa health yung sa amin nagkaron lang ng technical issue. In any case you may wish to check with technical customer service link below:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/departmental-forms/online-forms/immiaccount-technical-support-form
ANZSCO 233311 (Electrical Engineer)
Age: 30 Language: 10 Experience: 10 Education: 15 Partner: 10 FS: 15
Subclass 491 (Family Sponsored) Granted: May 28, 2021
"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us--whatever we ask--we know that we have what we asked of him." 1 John 5:14-15
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Joined: Nov 09, 2019
@linetdane>; @Linetdane said:
iba pala akala ko similar hehe.thanks for answering.happy new year:-)
04 Jul 2019 | VETASSESS skills assessment submitted (249311, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages [TESOL])
01 Aug 2019 | IELTS L/S/W/R (9/9/7.5/8.5/) Overall: 8.5, Proficient
24 Sep 2019 | 249311 TESOL positive skills assessment
28 Sep 2019 | PTE Academic L/S/W/R (81/90/83/90) Overall: 89, Superior
04 Oct 2019 | AITSL suitable skills assessment for 241411 (Secondary School Teacher)
05 Dec 2019 | EOI for 491 lodged, 249311 (NT, 85 points)
09 Dec 2019 | MigrationNT application lodged
24 Dec 2019 | Turned 40, minus 10 points (75 points)
20 Jan 2020 | Status changed from 'Waiting for Admin Review' to 'Case Officer Assessment'
19 May 2020 | Received declaration form from the NT; printed, signed, and uploaded it on the same day
28 May 2020 | Received invite from Skillselect
03 June 2020 | Lodged visa
19 June 2020 | Health clearance provided - No action required
09 Nov 2020 | Visa grant:-)
04 Apr 2022 | Met future employer, surveyed the place
14 July 2022 | Big move:-)
1 Corinthians 1:5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;