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Posts: 201Member
Joined: Jul 03, 2021
Naiinip nako. Matagal ba talagang magka-CO contact? Nasa PMSOL naman occupation ko. 2 weeks na sya ngayon.
ANZSCO 233211-CIVIL ENGINEER
Age: 30pts
English: 20pts
Qualification: 15pts
Overseas Experience: 15pts
CCL: 5pts
Partner-No Partner: 10pts
01-Nov-22 - GRANTED visa 190
21-Oct-22 - Responded to CO contact request
12-Oct-22 - CO contact
22-Feb-22 - Visa Application lodged
22-Feb-22 - NBI Clearance and UAE police clearance received
14-Jan-22 - Skillselect invitation received
11-Jan-22 - NSW nomination received
24-Dec-21 - EA Skills Re-assessment result received - SUCCESSFUL
15-Aug-20 - PTE Academic Exam result - SUPERIOR
17-Feb-20 - NAATI test result received - PASS
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
Two weeks after lodge? Some people are waiting two years.
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2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489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: 201Member
Joined: Jul 03, 2021
Pasensya naman. hehe. PMSOL kasi ako. Dapat mabilis kapag PMSOL. Baka mabilis na ang 1 year. haha
ANZSCO 233211-CIVIL ENGINEER
Age: 30pts
English: 20pts
Qualification: 15pts
Overseas Experience: 15pts
CCL: 5pts
Partner-No Partner: 10pts
01-Nov-22 - GRANTED visa 190
21-Oct-22 - Responded to CO contact request
12-Oct-22 - CO contact
22-Feb-22 - Visa Application lodged
22-Feb-22 - NBI Clearance and UAE police clearance received
14-Jan-22 - Skillselect invitation received
11-Jan-22 - NSW nomination received
24-Dec-21 - EA Skills Re-assessment result received - SUCCESSFUL
15-Aug-20 - PTE Academic Exam result - SUPERIOR
17-Feb-20 - NAATI test result received - PASS
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
Ay masungit ba ung dating ng text. Haha sorry sorry. Nagtatanung ako kung tqo weeks lodge ung sau. Kasi ung samin two years na waley parin.
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: Sep 25, 2020
Sobrang daming factors di lang basta nasa PMSOL. Onshore or offshore, visa type applied, not to mention the allocation of slots per region or occupation (not sure if may allocation sa PMSOL though). Some people wait more than a year for a grant, assuming wala problema application.
Baka din yung mga nasa PMSOL bumabagal na invite unlike during the height of the pandemic.
Check the link below baka makatulong. Basa ka na lang habang naghihintay.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/skilled-visa-processing-priorities
133512 offshore | 190 - 80 pts | Age - 25 | English - 20 | Qualifications - 15 | State - 5 | Partner - 10 | CCL - 5
233513 offshore | 189 - 85 pts | 190 - 90 | 491 - 100 | Age - 25 | English - 20 | Qualifications - 15 | Work Experience (outside) - 10 | State - 5/15 | Partner - 10 | CCL - 5
15.08.20 - started researching. identified which ANZSCO occupation I should have assessed
22.08.20 - consultation with VETASSESS consultant on my nominated ANZSCO occupation
01.09.20 - took IELTS test
07.09.20 - results came out, proficient only
07.09.20 - submitted 133512 assessment requirements to VETASSESS
08.09.20 - started drafting CDR for EA assessment for 233511
18.09.20 - positive outcome of VETASSESS assessment (although most of my work experience was not credited)
24.09.20 - took PTE. superior outcome
01.10.20 - submitted application to EA for 233511
07.10.20 - submitted application to ACS for partner's skills assessment
13.10.20 - received positive outcome from EA for 233513
17.10.20 - partner's english test. PTE proficient
17.10.20 - EOI lodged. 133512 - 190 @ 70 pts
17.10.20 - EOI lodged. 233513 - 189 @ 75 pts, 190 @ 80 pts
11.10.20 - positive outcome for partner's skills assessment +5 points. 189 and 190 for 233513 increased to 80 and 85, respectively
24.11.20 - CCL test
01.12.20 - passed CCL test. 189 and 190 @ 85 & 90 pts, respectively, for 233513. 190 @ 75pts for 133512
03.11.21 - ROI submitted to SA. 491 @ 100 pts for 233513
25.11.21 - ITA SA ROI. submitted application
26.11.21 - SA ROI approved. EOI ITA issued
24.12.21 - lodged 491 invite for SA. waiting for character reference from SG. health exam notice issued by immi.
15.01.22 - uploaded SG character reference, updated medical
08.02.22 - received 190 NSW invite for 133512
18.02.22 - lodged 190 invite for NSW.
10.05.22 - granted 190 NSW. no CO contact.
Posts: 255Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2020
Thanks @tigerlance!
Joined: May 26, 2020
Noted. Thanks much po!
Posts: 201Member
Joined: Jul 03, 2021
I understand that but they mentioned "order". That means it doesnt matter whether I compete with offshore or onshore applicants, if they're not in PMSOL, I will still be prioritized before them.
ANZSCO 233211-CIVIL ENGINEER
Age: 30pts
English: 20pts
Qualification: 15pts
Overseas Experience: 15pts
CCL: 5pts
Partner-No Partner: 10pts
01-Nov-22 - GRANTED visa 190
21-Oct-22 - Responded to CO contact request
12-Oct-22 - CO contact
22-Feb-22 - Visa Application lodged
22-Feb-22 - NBI Clearance and UAE police clearance received
14-Jan-22 - Skillselect invitation received
11-Jan-22 - NSW nomination received
24-Dec-21 - EA Skills Re-assessment result received - SUCCESSFUL
15-Aug-20 - PTE Academic Exam result - SUPERIOR
17-Feb-20 - NAATI test result received - PASS
Joined: Mar 10, 2022
4 months ang minimum waiting time ng 190. Considering na daming backlogs ng DHA. They're also prioritizing holiday workers, students and tourist visas.
Posts: 766Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2018
The link that @toyotafx shared is quite informative (thanks po!)
190 (state-nominated) po ba yung inapplyan nyo? If so, it looks like other visa subclasses are ahead of yours in the priority list. Employer-sponsored, regional-sponsored, and skilled work regional and mauuna than 190. And even those applying with those prioritized visa subclasses, mas priority ang mga onshore than offshore.
232111 (Architect) | Current points: 65
30-01-2018 Applied for student visa (MArchSci), offshore application.
11-08-2020 Applied for student visa (PhD), onshore application.
28-02-2022 Submitted application to AACA for skills assessment (OQA Stage 1)
27-05-2022 Received skills assessment outcome (Suitable/Positive)
Next steps: PTE exam
Posts: 766Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2018
Since 2020 pa ang backlogs nila Mas priority kaya nila yung temporary visa holders kasi mas may urgency sila pumasok ng Australia (kasi limited lang ang validity ng visa nila)?
232111 (Architect) | Current points: 65
30-01-2018 Applied for student visa (MArchSci), offshore application.
11-08-2020 Applied for student visa (PhD), onshore application.
28-02-2022 Submitted application to AACA for skills assessment (OQA Stage 1)
27-05-2022 Received skills assessment outcome (Suitable/Positive)
Next steps: PTE exam
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
Marami papo kmai sa 2019. 😭
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: 766Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2018
I hope they're really making a dent on those backlogs....
232111 (Architect) | Current points: 65
30-01-2018 Applied for student visa (MArchSci), offshore application.
11-08-2020 Applied for student visa (PhD), onshore application.
28-02-2022 Submitted application to AACA for skills assessment (OQA Stage 1)
27-05-2022 Received skills assessment outcome (Suitable/Positive)
Next steps: PTE exam
Joined: Mar 10, 2022
Exactly. Sad but true, if you check doon sa global processing times you'll see that TSS 482 (Employer sponsored) visa has shorter processing times than 491/190.
I personally know quite a lot of people who applied for 482 (medium stream PMSOL) between November 2021 to January 2022 and 2-3weeks lang approved na. Then after 3 years of working sa employer they can apply direct PR.
Posts: 831Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016
@janey123
Kailangan pa rin silang i-nominate ng employer nila for 186 visa. 482 is not like 491 na if you meet the requirements after 3 years you can already apply for PR. So it's important to find out din kung may long-term plan yung employer to do this because not all employers are willing to sponsor the PR.
Joined: Sep 15, 2019
If it helps, try nyo through Paypal. I tried first using my cc-metrobank but failed. tpos dinaan ko thru paypal..same credit card.. ng ok un payment.
Joined: Sep 15, 2019
HELP po! We are about to have our medical na. Kaso ang hirap makakuha ng slot sa St.Lukes at doon sa NHS. 28days lang un alloted, but the earliest I got is April 25.
Sabi sa letter, we can request na iextend un time sa Immi, I just wonder if paano un tamang approach. Wala nmn ksi direct messaging to Immi, should I upload a document instead (a letter) stating to request extension?
Right now, seems St.Lukes BGC is not open for medical.. only un Ermita office.
Thanks po sa sasagot!
Joined: Nov 26, 2021
Bantayan nyo lang po daily, may mga nagkacancel ng slots. We had the same problem. We tried NHS Baguio, got the desired dates but we also checked daily for NHSI Makati. Fortunately after 5 days of trying, we were able to book earlier sched so we cancelled NHSI Baguio.
Joined: Sep 15, 2019
Sige po salamat!
Joined: Sep 25, 2020
screenshot mo boss yung booking mo, tapos upload it sa immi account mo together with an explanation. nakalagay naman din kasi na you should notify them if in case di kaya 28 days, i think.
133512 offshore | 190 - 80 pts | Age - 25 | English - 20 | Qualifications - 15 | State - 5 | Partner - 10 | CCL - 5
233513 offshore | 189 - 85 pts | 190 - 90 | 491 - 100 | Age - 25 | English - 20 | Qualifications - 15 | Work Experience (outside) - 10 | State - 5/15 | Partner - 10 | CCL - 5
15.08.20 - started researching. identified which ANZSCO occupation I should have assessed
22.08.20 - consultation with VETASSESS consultant on my nominated ANZSCO occupation
01.09.20 - took IELTS test
07.09.20 - results came out, proficient only
07.09.20 - submitted 133512 assessment requirements to VETASSESS
08.09.20 - started drafting CDR for EA assessment for 233511
18.09.20 - positive outcome of VETASSESS assessment (although most of my work experience was not credited)
24.09.20 - took PTE. superior outcome
01.10.20 - submitted application to EA for 233511
07.10.20 - submitted application to ACS for partner's skills assessment
13.10.20 - received positive outcome from EA for 233513
17.10.20 - partner's english test. PTE proficient
17.10.20 - EOI lodged. 133512 - 190 @ 70 pts
17.10.20 - EOI lodged. 233513 - 189 @ 75 pts, 190 @ 80 pts
11.10.20 - positive outcome for partner's skills assessment +5 points. 189 and 190 for 233513 increased to 80 and 85, respectively
24.11.20 - CCL test
01.12.20 - passed CCL test. 189 and 190 @ 85 & 90 pts, respectively, for 233513. 190 @ 75pts for 133512
03.11.21 - ROI submitted to SA. 491 @ 100 pts for 233513
25.11.21 - ITA SA ROI. submitted application
26.11.21 - SA ROI approved. EOI ITA issued
24.12.21 - lodged 491 invite for SA. waiting for character reference from SG. health exam notice issued by immi.
15.01.22 - uploaded SG character reference, updated medical
08.02.22 - received 190 NSW invite for 133512
18.02.22 - lodged 190 invite for NSW.
10.05.22 - granted 190 NSW. no CO contact.
Joined: Sep 15, 2019
Opo nakalagay inotify sila. Paano po pg upload? as attach document? prang letter with proof/screenshot? will they be able to view it, wondering if manonotify sila sa added document. wala kasi ibang way diba to communicate with them. salamat boss
Joined: Sep 25, 2020
Screenshot and a letter in one document should be fine. Upload lang as other document
133512 offshore | 190 - 80 pts | Age - 25 | English - 20 | Qualifications - 15 | State - 5 | Partner - 10 | CCL - 5
233513 offshore | 189 - 85 pts | 190 - 90 | 491 - 100 | Age - 25 | English - 20 | Qualifications - 15 | Work Experience (outside) - 10 | State - 5/15 | Partner - 10 | CCL - 5
15.08.20 - started researching. identified which ANZSCO occupation I should have assessed
22.08.20 - consultation with VETASSESS consultant on my nominated ANZSCO occupation
01.09.20 - took IELTS test
07.09.20 - results came out, proficient only
07.09.20 - submitted 133512 assessment requirements to VETASSESS
08.09.20 - started drafting CDR for EA assessment for 233511
18.09.20 - positive outcome of VETASSESS assessment (although most of my work experience was not credited)
24.09.20 - took PTE. superior outcome
01.10.20 - submitted application to EA for 233511
07.10.20 - submitted application to ACS for partner's skills assessment
13.10.20 - received positive outcome from EA for 233513
17.10.20 - partner's english test. PTE proficient
17.10.20 - EOI lodged. 133512 - 190 @ 70 pts
17.10.20 - EOI lodged. 233513 - 189 @ 75 pts, 190 @ 80 pts
11.10.20 - positive outcome for partner's skills assessment +5 points. 189 and 190 for 233513 increased to 80 and 85, respectively
24.11.20 - CCL test
01.12.20 - passed CCL test. 189 and 190 @ 85 & 90 pts, respectively, for 233513. 190 @ 75pts for 133512
03.11.21 - ROI submitted to SA. 491 @ 100 pts for 233513
25.11.21 - ITA SA ROI. submitted application
26.11.21 - SA ROI approved. EOI ITA issued
24.12.21 - lodged 491 invite for SA. waiting for character reference from SG. health exam notice issued by immi.
15.01.22 - uploaded SG character reference, updated medical
08.02.22 - received 190 NSW invite for 133512
18.02.22 - lodged 190 invite for NSW.
10.05.22 - granted 190 NSW. no CO contact.
Posts: 201Member
Joined: Jul 03, 2021
I disagree. The word "order" says it all. Anyway I just wait.
ANZSCO 233211-CIVIL ENGINEER
Age: 30pts
English: 20pts
Qualification: 15pts
Overseas Experience: 15pts
CCL: 5pts
Partner-No Partner: 10pts
01-Nov-22 - GRANTED visa 190
21-Oct-22 - Responded to CO contact request
12-Oct-22 - CO contact
22-Feb-22 - Visa Application lodged
22-Feb-22 - NBI Clearance and UAE police clearance received
14-Jan-22 - Skillselect invitation received
11-Jan-22 - NSW nomination received
24-Dec-21 - EA Skills Re-assessment result received - SUCCESSFUL
15-Aug-20 - PTE Academic Exam result - SUPERIOR
17-Feb-20 - NAATI test result received - PASS
Posts: 158Member
Joined: Jun 26, 2016
sana makuha mo na ng matahimik ka na at baka susunod na kaming mga nag aantay na ng ilang taon. baka ikaw lang ang inaantay namin mauna at ng matapos na ang paghihirap mo.
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: Dec 23, 2021
Hello! For 491 medical, alin pong type yung kailangan po? Permanent, temporary or worker? Thanks po sa makakasagot! 🙏
Joined: Dec 23, 2021
Huhu paano po kaya yung sa medical exam, wala ng slots for March sa St. Lukes and NHSI. 28 days lang to respond 😭
Posts: 567Member
Joined: Mar 09, 2018
Processing Times as of 11/03/2022
189 - Skilled Independent (subclass 189 53 days 6 months 22 months 36 months
190 - Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) 4 month 7 months 8 months 22 months
491 - State/Territory Govt Noated Regional 78 days 6 months 9 months 20 months
491 - Family Sponsored Regional 73 days 4 months 10 months 13 months
Expiry of medical is 1 year.
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: 276Member
Joined: Jan 11, 2018
Ganto din situation namin last month, then nag check kame ng madaling araw biglang nag ka slot, grab agad namiyung slot.
Meron din pong iba na nag aabang araw araw at naka kuha ng slot.
Meron din po akong nabasa na hindi pinalad makakuha ng slot, wait nalang po natin ang reply nila.
God is good all the time!
Age: 25 | English : 20 | Work Experience : 15 | Qualifications: 15 | CCL: 5 | Partner: 5
Production or Plant Engineer (233513)
22/03/2019 - Positive Skill Assessment Outcome
31/12/2019 - PTE Superior
15/07/2020 - NAATI CCL Passed
12/09/2020 - Partner English Passed
25/11/2021 - Pre-Invite - SA
20/12/2021 - ITA Received
16/02/2022 - Visa Lodged
05/09/2022 - CO Contact - Form 815
03/11/2022 - CO Contact - New Medical Exam request/Form 815
12/12/2022 - Visa Grant - THANK YOU, LORD!
Joined: Dec 23, 2021
Bigla nakakuha partner ko Mar28. Isang slot lang nag open. So okay lang kaya nag magkaiba kami ng day ng medical?
Posts: 158Member
Joined: Jun 26, 2016
pwede ba magpa medical ulit ng basta basta? hindi ba magbibigay sila ulit ng bagong number?
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)