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Posts: 249Member
Joined: May 29, 2018
ieextend ng au yung stay nyo:
"The Government will also extend visas for skilled regional (provisional visa) holders (subclass 489, 491 and 494) in recognition that this cohort has been adversely affected by COVID-19 related travel restrictions."
https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/AlexHawke/Pages/visa-changes-to-support-the-reopening-of-australia.aspx
Master of Software Engineering
Jun 2018 Started AU Dreams
Aug 2018 Started inquiring about Student Visa pathway - AECC Global and KOKOS International
30-Aug-18 Got an offer with a full scholarship from Macquarie University Course: Master of Information Technology | Application Date: August 20, 2018
14-Sep-18 Got a conditional offer from Deakin University | Course: Grad Cert + Master IT | Application Date: August 20, 2018
10-Oct-18 1st PTE-A Exam
15-Oct-18 Got a full offer from Deakin University
20-Nov-18 Tuition Fee Payment
23-Nov-18 Received CoE from Deakin University
27-Nov-18 Insurance Payment (Medibank)
29-Nov-18 Medical at St Luke's BGC | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
12-Dec-18 Student Visa lodgement
14-Dec-18 CO asked an additional de facto documents (Evidence of same home address)
19-Dec-18 Uploaded all documents to immi portal (Waiting time!!!)
02-Jan-19 Visa Grant!
Jun 2019 IT Grad Cert completed at Deakin Uni
Aug 2019 First Day in Uni Adelaide
Posts: 22Member
Joined: Mar 27, 2019
@relaxhax ask ko lang ano po yung nakalagay sa visa grant nyo na "Must not arrive after"?
We have 489 visa at para mafulfill namen PR requirements dapat maka-entry na kame on Feb 2022. Since na medyo short pa sa budget baka makapasok kame AU on May 2022 pa. Worried lang rin na pag nagexpire na yung visa baka pauwiin since hindi nafulfill yung 2yrs stay.
Joined: Jan 04, 2019
Hello All,
Happy new year po sa lahat! Magtatanong po sana ko about 491. Sabi kc ng agent ko by January 2022 magoopen ang 491 sa NSW. Pinapapili nya ko kung anong preferred ko na region based on my job, family needs, school, proximity to Sydney, etc. Since based sya sa AU, tinanong ko kung may marerecommend sya pero ayaw nya magrecommend baka daw kc sya ang sisihin ko. hehe
Baka po meron dito may idea kung san pinaka okay na region sa NSW? My nature of work is IT - business analyst. My wife is also in the field of IT and we have a 6 yr old son. Searching naman ako sa net pero wala ko masyadong makita info about regional. Baka meron dito may idea. hehe
Salamat po in advance. Happy new year to all!!
Posts: 158Member
Joined: Jun 26, 2016
i suggest besides sa proximity sa sydney, try mo din magtingin ng job openings sa region para may idea ka din anong region ang more in demand sa occupation mo. baka makatulong sa decision making hehe
312111 (Architectural Draftperson)
NSW 90pts (EOI updated 30 January 2020)
Received Invite (04 March 2020)
Visa lodge (07 April 2020)
CO Contact (24 October 2022)
Docs submitted (14 November 2022)
Grant (22 December 2022)
Joined: Jan 06, 2022
Not sure if you have already replied to your agent about your preferred regions in NSW. I started with checking out regions with the most number of job openings ng occupation which is IT rin.
So far below are regions in which in demand ang occupation ko. Mas preferred ko na yun madami openings sa job ko next na lang yung proximity to Sydney, weather, lifestyle.
Hunter Valley
Illawarra
Central West
Central Coast
North West
Riverina
Posts: 94Member
Joined: Sep 04, 2017
Hi po any updates sa travel restrictions going to melb australia? Will travel on feb 1 na po..
Posts: 249Member
Joined: May 29, 2018
You can find more info here:
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/information-overseas-travellers
Master of Software Engineering
Jun 2018 Started AU Dreams
Aug 2018 Started inquiring about Student Visa pathway - AECC Global and KOKOS International
30-Aug-18 Got an offer with a full scholarship from Macquarie University Course: Master of Information Technology | Application Date: August 20, 2018
14-Sep-18 Got a conditional offer from Deakin University | Course: Grad Cert + Master IT | Application Date: August 20, 2018
10-Oct-18 1st PTE-A Exam
15-Oct-18 Got a full offer from Deakin University
20-Nov-18 Tuition Fee Payment
23-Nov-18 Received CoE from Deakin University
27-Nov-18 Insurance Payment (Medibank)
29-Nov-18 Medical at St Luke's BGC | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
12-Dec-18 Student Visa lodgement
14-Dec-18 CO asked an additional de facto documents (Evidence of same home address)
19-Dec-18 Uploaded all documents to immi portal (Waiting time!!!)
02-Jan-19 Visa Grant!
Jun 2019 IT Grad Cert completed at Deakin Uni
Aug 2019 First Day in Uni Adelaide
Posts: 35Member
Joined: Jul 21, 2016
Booked a flight from Manila to Sydney - Feb 18 , Good luck to all of us this year!
03.20.2018 - PTE - Exam and Result - L75 |R88 |S90 |W77 - Competent(1st Take)
04.23.2018 - PTE - Exam and Result - L86 |R76 |S90 |W77 - Competent(2nd Take)
05.26.2018 - Started gathering requirements
05.29.2018 - PTE - Exam and Result - L90 |R80 |S90| W87 - Superior (3rd Take)
06.26.2018 - Submitted requirements for ACS Assessment
08.10.2018 - Received ACS Result Suitable AQF Bachelor Degree with a Major in computing
08.13.2018 - Submitted EOI -189/190(NSW)/489 (QLD) | 70/70/80 | 261111 |
11.18.2019 - Updated EOI - 189/190(NSW)/491 (QLD) | 80/80/95 | 261111 |
12.11.2019 - Received Invitation to apply for 491 Visa (QLD) 95 261111
01.30.2020 - Lodged 491 (QLD) Visa
02.05.2020 - Medical Examination
11.05.2020 - Visa Granted!
Joined: Dec 20, 2020
Hello po, any ideas po saan my pinaka mabilis at maayos na pa rt-pcr test. May nababasa po kasi akong na lalate ang result sa iba. Thank you po.
Posts: 35Member
Joined: Jul 21, 2016
Skilled Regional Provisional Visa Flexibility
The Government will extend by 3 years Skilled Regional Provisional (subclass 489, 491 and 494) visas where the visa holder was impacted by COVID-19 international travel restrictions. This will assist around 10,000 skilled regional workers.
This will provide sufficient additional time for all current and former Skilled Regional Provisional visa holders to make travel arrangements to start or resume living and working in regional Australia.
https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/AlexHawke/Pages/further-flexibility-for-temporary-migrants.aspx
03.20.2018 - PTE - Exam and Result - L75 |R88 |S90 |W77 - Competent(1st Take)
04.23.2018 - PTE - Exam and Result - L86 |R76 |S90 |W77 - Competent(2nd Take)
05.26.2018 - Started gathering requirements
05.29.2018 - PTE - Exam and Result - L90 |R80 |S90| W87 - Superior (3rd Take)
06.26.2018 - Submitted requirements for ACS Assessment
08.10.2018 - Received ACS Result Suitable AQF Bachelor Degree with a Major in computing
08.13.2018 - Submitted EOI -189/190(NSW)/489 (QLD) | 70/70/80 | 261111 |
11.18.2019 - Updated EOI - 189/190(NSW)/491 (QLD) | 80/80/95 | 261111 |
12.11.2019 - Received Invitation to apply for 491 Visa (QLD) 95 261111
01.30.2020 - Lodged 491 (QLD) Visa
02.05.2020 - Medical Examination
11.05.2020 - Visa Granted!
Joined: Mar 01, 2022
Hello po! Okay po ba magbook ng mnl-syd flight sa Qantas? Planning to move po on April 2022
Joined: Nov 26, 2021
May BM list po ba somewhere dito sa site? Like kung anong mga need iprepare for the big move?
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Oct 04, 2020
good day po, ask ko lang po ano mga requirements need i prepare for going to Australia? flight po nmin is Mar 26 po under PR visa 186. kaya nagbabasa bsa npo ako ng mga requirements. TIA.
Profession : Registered Nurse (Critical care and Emergency) / PMSOL / OFFSHORE (SAUDI ARABIA)
Lodge EOI 189/190/491 on 2019 (before pandemic) but unfortunately not invited.
Sep 2021 - Found employer and set Skype interview.
Oct 2021 - Accepted and Signed contract with employer (DE stream, subclass 186)
Nov 2021 - Lodge nomination (family of 5)
Dec 22, 2021 - Lodge 186 PR isa (chiristmas/new year break)
Jan 01, 2022 - Medical done for our family and still pending with 1 daughter (TB gold package screen with will take another 2 weeks for the result.
Jan 06, 2022 - Medical result passed and accepted in IMMI (except for the 1 daughter)
Jan 18, 2022 - receive the result for TB screening and hospital uploaded in IMMI.
Jan 19, 2022 - Nomination approved!
Jan 19, 2022 - DHA contact with further clarification (S56) and gave 28days to response (Feb 16 deadline).
Feb 06, 2022 - Submitted all documents (Police clearance translaction Arabic to english, English test result for 19yo, form 80 / 1221 for main applicant, husband, and 19yo daughter).
Feb 22, 2022 - Praise God! PR VISA Granted for the whole family....
Mar 18, 2022 - Flight back to Philippines
Apr 01, 2022 - BIG MOVE!
All Glory belongs to GOD!!!!! Keep the FAITH...
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Oct 04, 2020
Anyone here living in ALBANY WA? or currently living in ALBANY? magtatanong lang po sa Rental house at flight po nmin sa Mar 26, naghahanap ako ng house near LOCKYER area. TIA
Profession : Registered Nurse (Critical care and Emergency) / PMSOL / OFFSHORE (SAUDI ARABIA)
Lodge EOI 189/190/491 on 2019 (before pandemic) but unfortunately not invited.
Sep 2021 - Found employer and set Skype interview.
Oct 2021 - Accepted and Signed contract with employer (DE stream, subclass 186)
Nov 2021 - Lodge nomination (family of 5)
Dec 22, 2021 - Lodge 186 PR isa (chiristmas/new year break)
Jan 01, 2022 - Medical done for our family and still pending with 1 daughter (TB gold package screen with will take another 2 weeks for the result.
Jan 06, 2022 - Medical result passed and accepted in IMMI (except for the 1 daughter)
Jan 18, 2022 - receive the result for TB screening and hospital uploaded in IMMI.
Jan 19, 2022 - Nomination approved!
Jan 19, 2022 - DHA contact with further clarification (S56) and gave 28days to response (Feb 16 deadline).
Feb 06, 2022 - Submitted all documents (Police clearance translaction Arabic to english, English test result for 19yo, form 80 / 1221 for main applicant, husband, and 19yo daughter).
Feb 22, 2022 - Praise God! PR VISA Granted for the whole family....
Mar 18, 2022 - Flight back to Philippines
Apr 01, 2022 - BIG MOVE!
All Glory belongs to GOD!!!!! Keep the FAITH...
Joined: Nov 22, 2021
Just received the notification email for visa extension. My 491 visa now valid from Nov 2021 to Nov 2029!
Posts: 57Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2017
Finally big move na po this May! Ask ko lang po sa mga nakapag-BM lately, ano pong mga need na requirements ngayon? Manggagaling po kami sa Manila. Salamat!
Posts: 269Member
Joined: Aug 04, 2019
Wow congrats po Ma'am @MissusG. Ano pong visa at occupation niyo?
MY AU MIGRATION JOURNEY
Points breakdown:
Age-30; Civil Status-10; Education-15; Work Experience-5; English Level-20; State Nomination-5/15; Total - 80 (189) & 85 (190) & 95 (491)
Jun 2017. Graduated from college (UST - BS Industrial Engineering).
Sep 2017. Started reading about the migration process at the PinoyAu forum.
Oct 2017. Decided to take IELTS (1st try: Failed) : L -7.0, R-7.0, W-5.5, S-6.0).
Nov 2017 - Jan 2022. Long hiatus. Focused on gaining local experience (Total of 3.9 years).
Feb 2022. Revisited the PinoyAu forum to look for the latest news and trends on visa grants.
March 21, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (1st try: Proficient) (L-79, R-80, S-88, W-78).
April 01, 2022. Submitted documents for EA assessment (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Received positive results from EA (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 189 (70 pts) and Visa 190-NSW (75 pts) at SkillSelect.
May 18, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 491-NSW (85 pts) at SkillSelect.
June 03, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (2nd try: Superior) (L-86, R-90, S-90, W-90).
June 04, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 189 (80 pts) and 190 (85 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
June 16, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 491 (95 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
October 03, 2022. Received pre-invite for Visa 190 (VIC).
October 06, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 189.
October 17, 2022. Lodged Visa 189 with NBI clearance and Forms 80 and 1221.
October 24, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 190 (VIC). Decided not to lodge due to a previous 189 application.
October 26, 2022. Took medical exam at St. Luke's BGC.
November 03, 2022. Received medical results at my Immi account (no further action required).
March 28, 2023. Visa grant.
March 30, 2023. PDOS schedule.
April 11, 2023. Big move.
June 13, 2023. First day at my 1st work in Australia.
TBA. Citizenship Manifesting
MSA CDR + RSEA TIPS
Link: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/114/engineers-australia-skills-assessment/p363
PTE ACADEMIC TIPS
1st take: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p694
Final take: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p700
PTE MOCK TEST SCORES VS ACTUAL SCORES (2ND TAKE)
PTE A Mock Test Scores - 2nd Take
ApeUni Practice
S W R L Overall
1 65 86 81 76 Proficient
2 54 89 74 69 Competent
3 69 80 79 76 Proficient
4 56 88 81 67 Competent
5 56 83 77 71 Competent
6 78 90 83 84 Proficient
7 59 81 75 76 Competent
8 65 90 78 79 Proficient
9 65 87 77 81 Proficient
10 76 81 84 79 Proficient
11 67 90 83 77 Proficient
12 66 85 84 78 Proficient
Language Academy Practice
S W R L Overall
1 75 87 68 81 Proficient
2 79 79 75 77 Proficient
Actual Exam
S W R L Overall
1 90 90 90 86 Superior
Posts: 567Member
Joined: Mar 09, 2018
Saan pala kayo nagpapalit ng php to Aud? How did you transfer your funds from Manila to AU?
19/04/2011 IELTS Competent L:7.0, R: 7.5, W: 6.0, S: 6.0, OBS: 6.5
27/03/2018 PTE Proficient L:73, R: 70, W: 73, S: 78, OBS: 71
07/07/2018 Received Passport (10 years expiry)
08/08/2018 Received Driver's Licence 5 years
09/10/2018 0600H EA Queued for Assessment
29/10/2018 0530H Assessment in Progress
29/10/2018 1200H Outcome Received (Positive)
16/11/2019 1326H EOI Lodged 491 Family Sponsored 90 pts.
28/11/2019 NBI Application. (HIT)
09/12/2019 NBI Clearance Claimed at NBI Ermita for Faster processing
09/01/2020 2100H ITA 491
14/01/2020 Received Sponsorship Documents
20/01/2020 Payroll Statement of Account
27/01/2020 E medical at Nationwide Baguio
28/01/2020 E medical No Action Required. Nationwide Submitted to DHA
29/01/2020 Received Current Payslip
02/02/2020 SSS Inquiry System
07/02/2020 Reference Letter Current
07/02/2020 Provident Fund Update
10/02/2020 Polio Vaccination Certificate
12/02/2020 BIR Form 2316 updated to 2019
15/02/2020 Lodgment of Visa. Frontloaded all Docs including Form 80, 1221, 1281, medicals as per guidelines
18/02/2020 Form 1023
07/05/2020 CO allocated
27/10/2020 Direct Grant. No CO Contact.
19/05/2022 The Big Move
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
Government is giving concession i.e. in 489 we are required to stay 2 years and 1 year employment. If i remember correctly they reduce the 1 year.
also:
The Government will extend by 3 years Skilled Regional Provisional (subclass 489, 491 and 494) visas where the visa holder was impacted by COVID-19 international travel restrictions.
https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/AlexHawke/Pages/further-flexibility-for-temporary-migrants.aspx#:~:text=The Government will extend by,around 10,000 skilled regional workers.
221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
Posts: 973Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2016
By reduce the 1 year, what do you mean by that sir? Reduced ng 1 year ang employment or stay?
233411 Electronics Engineer (Age-30, Educ-15,English proficiency-20, NAATI - 5, Single, - 10 Relative sponsorship - 15)
95 pts total
2017
June 3, 2017 = Graduated from College
July 8, 2017 = Took IELTS GT
July 21, 2017 = received IELTS results (LRWS = 8/9/7.5/7)
August 11, 2017 = Lodged EA assessment (Fast track)
September 6, 2017 = Received positive EA assessment, lodged EOI (489 Family sponsored - 60 pts)
September 21, 2017 = Took PTE exam
September 22, 2017 = Received PTE results (LRSW- 90/90/90/90), lodged 189 EOI (60 pts), updated 489 FS EOI (70 pts)
September 26, 2017 = Lodged 190 EOI (NSW) 65 pts
2018
1 year wait... still no EOI invite. Decided to pursue student visa instead
Course: Cert IV and Diploma - Work Health and Safety (DNA Kingston)
October 15, 2018 = offer letter from school
November 8, 2018 = Medical exam (St. Lukes)
November 20, 2018 = Paid for tuition
Novemeber 28, 2018 = Received COE
December 2, 2018 = Lodged visa, after 1 min, granted!
2019
Feb 4 2019 = arrived to Perth
2020
Jan 2020 = Age increased to 30 pts
Jan 20 2020 = Took NAATI
Jan 26 2020 = Results for NAATI (passed) +5 pts
Jan 27 2020 = lodged EOI 491 Family
Feb 10 2020 = invited finally!
Oct 8 2020 = 491 granted
2023
Oct 8 2023 = 191 Lodged
Oct 30 2023 = 191 granted
2024
Oct 31 2024 - Lodged citizenship application
Dec 11 2024 - Received test invite for Feb 18 2025 (Was able to reschedule it to the next day!)
Dec 12 2024 - Citizenship exam
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
@MLBS reduced to 9 months instead of 1 year work experience.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-regional-887#Eligibility
221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
Posts: 187Member
Joined: Mar 15, 2019
I'm on a 491 visa and I will have my BM this April 21. Sa Sydney po ako lalapag. Here's the list of the documents I prepared.
1. Passport
2. Visa
3. Vaccine Certificate (Covid-19)
4. Digital Passenger Declaration
5. Flight ticket
May kulang pa ba ako?
234611 MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
491 FS : 90 pts
Age: 30
Experience: 10
Degree: 15
English : 20
Sponsor: 15
Assessing Authority: AIMS
TIMELINE
25 June 2016 ----------- IELTS exam (L: 7.5 R: 8.5 W: 6.5 S: 6.5) 7.5 overall
25 February 2019 -----------Documents for First stage Assessment sent to AIMS through Philpost
4 March 2019 -----------Documents for First stage Assessment received by AIMS
3 May 2019 -----------First stage Assessment result received
5 September 2019 -----------Second Stage Assessment (Examination) in Riyadh
12 November 2019 -----------AIMS examination result received (Passed)
11 October 2020 -----------PTE exam (Superior R:90 S:90 L: 90 W:90) I can't believe this
12 October 2020 -----------EOI submitted (491, 190, 189)
14 November 2020 -----------EOI updated (+5 points due to additional experience)
29 October 2021 ------------EOI for visa 491 Family Sponsored invited. I was aiming for 189 but I can't let this pass. Its
now or never. Passport used for EOI expired.
6 December 2021 -----------Passport renewed
8 December 2021 -----------491 Visa lodged
5 January 2022 -----------Medicals
15 February 2022 ------------ VISA GRANTED! Family of 6 - Direct grant.
A long journey, but a longer journey ahead. Keep the faith!
Joined: Dec 24, 2021
I thought I am prepared for this, pero naooverwhelm pa ko sa mga kailangang gawin befor the big move. 😂
Please share any tips on the things you did in PH prior your big move
Ang mga inaasikaso ko na ay:
Advisable ba na sa Australia na mamili ng damit? How much ang recommended pocket money for a single person?
Posts: 2,127Member
Joined: Mar 01, 2011
If darating ka ng winter dto much better meron ka ng konting winter clothes para makatipid ka na din since mahal na kapag season na. regarding sa pocket money, I would recommend na at least 6 months stay na kahit wala kang work ay ma sustain mo. dipende kasi sa gastos mo yung amount e at kung magkano yung accommodation na makukuha mo pero siguro mga AUD10k++
Apr 26, 2013 ACS Result- Suitable
Feb 21,2013 Submitted ACS online assessment - Software Tester
May 9, 2016 PTE Exam Result L/R/S/W- 71/69/83/72 Passed Thank you Papa Jesus
Aug 18,2016 ACS Result- Suitable -Software Engineer
Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
Sept 15, 2017 SG COC Fingerprint and Collection
Sept 20, 2017 Visa Lodge
Nov 1, 2017 CO Contact (Requesting to Send PTE Score Report to DIBP which I already did before)
Mar 6, 2018 Visa Grant
Visa 887 Timeline
July 25, 2020 Visa Lodge
Oct 12, 2020 Visa Grant
Citizenship Timeline
July 4, 2022 Submitted Citizenship Application
Dec 21, 2022 Invitation for Exam(Need to reschedule the exam)
Feb 21, 2023 Citizenship Exam
April 3, 2023 Received Approval Letter
June 22, 2023 Citizenship Ceremony
*****Dream big, think positive and Pray to God*****
Posts: 831Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016
@mau_villa I agree with @Hunter_08 na magdala ng clothes kasi mahal ang in season clothes. I suggest na magdala ka rin ng clothes na pang-interview para hindi mo na iisipin ang paghahanap nito. Depende rin kasi sa height mo, some clothes might need to be altered such as shortening of pants, so mas maigi nang may magagamit agad.
AU$10k++ sounds about right. Ang biggest expense ay ang rent so I would suggest that you check online kung magkano in the area you will move to para may idea magkano kailangan i-budget for this. If you will immediately rent a house or flat kailangan din magbudget para sa bond, which is paid upfront on top of about 2 weeks advance rent.
If you haven't done this yet, you may want to open an AU bank account while you are still there para pagdating dito kukunin mo na lang yung card sa branch. Pwede ka rin kasi magtransfer ng money sa AU account mo while still in the PH.
Joined: Dec 24, 2021
Thank you @Hunter_08 and @maguero.
Posts: 567Member
Joined: Mar 09, 2018
Magexchange ng money from php to aud sa reputable forex shops.
19/04/2011 IELTS Competent L:7.0, R: 7.5, W: 6.0, S: 6.0, OBS: 6.5
27/03/2018 PTE Proficient L:73, R: 70, W: 73, S: 78, OBS: 71
07/07/2018 Received Passport (10 years expiry)
08/08/2018 Received Driver's Licence 5 years
09/10/2018 0600H EA Queued for Assessment
29/10/2018 0530H Assessment in Progress
29/10/2018 1200H Outcome Received (Positive)
16/11/2019 1326H EOI Lodged 491 Family Sponsored 90 pts.
28/11/2019 NBI Application. (HIT)
09/12/2019 NBI Clearance Claimed at NBI Ermita for Faster processing
09/01/2020 2100H ITA 491
14/01/2020 Received Sponsorship Documents
20/01/2020 Payroll Statement of Account
27/01/2020 E medical at Nationwide Baguio
28/01/2020 E medical No Action Required. Nationwide Submitted to DHA
29/01/2020 Received Current Payslip
02/02/2020 SSS Inquiry System
07/02/2020 Reference Letter Current
07/02/2020 Provident Fund Update
10/02/2020 Polio Vaccination Certificate
12/02/2020 BIR Form 2316 updated to 2019
15/02/2020 Lodgment of Visa. Frontloaded all Docs including Form 80, 1221, 1281, medicals as per guidelines
18/02/2020 Form 1023
07/05/2020 CO allocated
27/10/2020 Direct Grant. No CO Contact.
19/05/2022 The Big Move
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Hi @Desert_Cowboy,
Hope you have arrived safely in AU. Tanong ko lang sana. Pano mo pala nafill-upan yung sa passport section ng sa DPD? may part kasi dun na nagaask na iscan daw yung RFID ng passport. yung passport ko kasi wala yata nun. unless irequest namin yung epassport. Flight na namin kasi ng partner ko sa April 30.
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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: Mar 30, 2022
@mau_villa hi ma'am, BM kana pala. Sorry ask ko lang anong visa grant ka 189, 190 o 491?. DIY or with migration agent. Congrats
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