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  • EricTCEricTC Posts: 157Member
    Joined: Jun 12, 2021

    @songhyeky0 said:

    @EricTC said:
    Thank you!

    Offshore po, Structural Engineer, 100pts

    Other details, nasa signature ko po. :)

    Congratulations kabaro kong civil. Hintay na lang ng grant.

    Thank you! Oo nga po sir. :)

    233214 - Structural Engineer
    visa 189 = 85pts | visa 190 = 90pts | visa 491 = 100pts
    ..
    Timeline:
    08/06/2021 - Contacted an Immigration Agent
    11/06/2021 - Preparation of Initial Documents (including 3 Career Episode Essays, SS etc.)
    25/08/2021 - Completion of all Initial Documents
    05/09/2021 - Start of PTE Academic Review (English Exam)
    30/10/2021 - PTE Academic Exam & Results ( L:90 | R:83 | S:90| W:90 ) Superior, First-Time Test Taker
    04/11/2021 - EA Skills Assessment submitted for 233214 - Structural Engineer
    23/11/2021 - Positive EA Skills Assessment outcome
    25/11/2021 - EOI submitted
    Around January 2022 - ROI submitted (RDA Sydney NSW) - not invited
    Around March 2022 - ROI submitted (Northern Rivers NSW)
    08/04/2022 - Pre-invite Received (Northern Rivers NSW)
    06/05/2022 - Received ITA (Northern Rivers NSW)
    13/06/2022 - Visa Lodged
    17/06/2022 - Health Examinations (Medical)
    30/06/2022 - Biometrics
    19/08/2022 - Visa Grant (Wooohooo! To God be all the glory!)
    22/09/2022 - Got Polio Vaccination Certificate from RHU
    10/10/2022 - Got Covid Vaccination Certificate online
    17/10/2022 - Secured a short-term accommodation in my regional area while offshore ($200 AUD incl. bills)
    06/11/2022 - Secured a long-term accommodation in my regional area while offshore ($180 AUD incl. bills)
    17/11/2022 - Big MOVE 2022
    ..
    PTE Exam Complete Preparation Guide:
    https://tinyurl.com/PTEPreparationGuide
    ..
    How I got an Australian visa in a span of 1.2 years
    https://tinyurl.com/HowIGotAnAustralianVisa
    ..
    Follow my YouTube channel for glimpse of regional Australia:
    https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeShortsEricTC
    ..
    James 1:5-6
    (New International Version)
    5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
    6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
    ..
    Testimony: God is always one step ahead.

  • EricTCEricTC Posts: 157Member
    Joined: Jun 12, 2021

    @Unsullied_06 said:

    @EricTC said:
    Just got a pre-invite today for 491 visa (Northern Rivers NSW)

    Wow congrats po Sir @EricTC. Ano po ibig sabihin ng ROI? Ano po difference nun sa EOI? Waiting for EA assessment results na po kasi ako. Balak ko po magsubmit ng EOI after nun.

    Yung EOI po is expression of interest sa SkillSelect mismo, parang general expression mo sya for all possible visas na makukuha mo. Kailangan syang gawin. Yung ROI is applicable for 491 visa for regional areas; separate website sya ng mga regional area, mag submit ka lang if nasa list ng regional area yung occupation mo, then input mo rin yung EOI number mo.

    Unsullied_06

    233214 - Structural Engineer
    visa 189 = 85pts | visa 190 = 90pts | visa 491 = 100pts
    ..
    Timeline:
    08/06/2021 - Contacted an Immigration Agent
    11/06/2021 - Preparation of Initial Documents (including 3 Career Episode Essays, SS etc.)
    25/08/2021 - Completion of all Initial Documents
    05/09/2021 - Start of PTE Academic Review (English Exam)
    30/10/2021 - PTE Academic Exam & Results ( L:90 | R:83 | S:90| W:90 ) Superior, First-Time Test Taker
    04/11/2021 - EA Skills Assessment submitted for 233214 - Structural Engineer
    23/11/2021 - Positive EA Skills Assessment outcome
    25/11/2021 - EOI submitted
    Around January 2022 - ROI submitted (RDA Sydney NSW) - not invited
    Around March 2022 - ROI submitted (Northern Rivers NSW)
    08/04/2022 - Pre-invite Received (Northern Rivers NSW)
    06/05/2022 - Received ITA (Northern Rivers NSW)
    13/06/2022 - Visa Lodged
    17/06/2022 - Health Examinations (Medical)
    30/06/2022 - Biometrics
    19/08/2022 - Visa Grant (Wooohooo! To God be all the glory!)
    22/09/2022 - Got Polio Vaccination Certificate from RHU
    10/10/2022 - Got Covid Vaccination Certificate online
    17/10/2022 - Secured a short-term accommodation in my regional area while offshore ($200 AUD incl. bills)
    06/11/2022 - Secured a long-term accommodation in my regional area while offshore ($180 AUD incl. bills)
    17/11/2022 - Big MOVE 2022
    ..
    PTE Exam Complete Preparation Guide:
    https://tinyurl.com/PTEPreparationGuide
    ..
    How I got an Australian visa in a span of 1.2 years
    https://tinyurl.com/HowIGotAnAustralianVisa
    ..
    Follow my YouTube channel for glimpse of regional Australia:
    https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeShortsEricTC
    ..
    James 1:5-6
    (New International Version)
    5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
    6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
    ..
    Testimony: God is always one step ahead.

  • ga2auga2au NSW
    Posts: 1,200Member, Moderator
    Joined: Aug 28, 2018
    edited April 2022

    @intdesigner_arki said:
    Hi! I just got ITA for Visa 491 - NSW Orana. Occupation: Architectural Draftsperson. Ask ko lang po if it’s worth lodging another Visa 190 or waiting for other openings or grab na namin etong visa 491 opportunity? Family po kase kami, my husband and my 6 month old baby. Ok po kayo ang job prospects sa Orana? Thank you po!

    In our case naglodge din kami ng 190. Nauna kaming mgaka invite sa 489. Then after lodging 489 nag kain vite kami sa 190. Bet ween the two pinili namin ung 190 then withdraw yung 489. Masakit sa bulsa kasi twice kaming naglodge. Hndi namin pinalampas ung 489 kasi we didn't really expect na maiinvite sa 190. But if u still want to try, try it. Be prepared lang sa pera. Hehhe. Sa panahon ngayun matagal magkainvite e. So baka pag dimo grinab 491 mo baka maglapse invite mo wala paring 190.

    intdesigner_arkidatch29

    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!

  • Unsullied_06Unsullied_06 Australia
    Posts: 269Member
    Joined: Aug 04, 2019

    @EricTC said:

    @Unsullied_06 said:

    @EricTC said:
    Just got a pre-invite today for 491 visa (Northern Rivers NSW)

    Wow congrats po Sir @EricTC. Ano po ibig sabihin ng ROI? Ano po difference nun sa EOI? Waiting for EA assessment results na po kasi ako. Balak ko po magsubmit ng EOI after nun.

    Yung EOI po is expression of interest sa SkillSelect mismo, parang general expression mo sya for all possible visas na makukuha mo. Kailangan syang gawin. Yung ROI is applicable for 491 visa for regional areas; separate website sya ng mga regional area, mag submit ka lang if nasa list ng regional area yung occupation mo, then input mo rin yung EOI number mo.

    Maraming salamat po Sir @EricTC sa comprehensive answer mo. Malaking tulong po sa pagpaplano ko habang naghihintay sa EA assessment results.

    EricTC

    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

  • plasticeyeplasticeye Singapore
    Posts: 158Member
    Joined: Jun 26, 2016

    @intdesigner_arki said:
    Hi! I just got ITA for Visa 491 - NSW Orana. Occupation: Architectural Draftsperson. Ask ko lang po if it’s worth lodging another Visa 190 or waiting for other openings or grab na namin etong visa 491 opportunity? Family po kase kami, my husband and my 6 month old baby. Ok po kaya* ang job prospects sa Orana? Thank you po!

    grab mo na anong meron. times like this... go ka na agad doon. yung oras na inaantay mo sa 190 at same lang sa oras na ginagamit mo na para sa 491 dahil andoon ka na.

    Congrats!!!!

    datch29

    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)

  • intdesigner_arkiintdesigner_arki SG
    Posts: 34Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2020

    Agree po @plasticeye @ga2au mahirap talaga if di namin to bigyan ng chance kase minsan lang ang opportunity na ganto. Salamat!

    Visa 491 | NSW | Arch Draftsperson | 90 pts

    ITA: Feb 2022
    Lodged: May 2022
    Direct Grant: March 2023

  • intdesigner_arkiintdesigner_arki SG
    Posts: 34Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2020

    Hi po.. follow up question.. pag na grant po ba ng visa 491 need po talaga namin mag stay sa designated area example Orana - NSW? Nag sesearch po kase kami ng husband ko ng jobs parang mas madami pala opportunities sa Far South Coast - NSW. Specifically sa Nowra.

    TIA 🙏🏻

    Visa 491 | NSW | Arch Draftsperson | 90 pts

    ITA: Feb 2022
    Lodged: May 2022
    Direct Grant: March 2023

  • Jam041019Jam041019 Posts: 45Member
    Joined: Dec 06, 2019

    Meron na po bang nainvite this FY na Interior designer ang nominated occupation? And offshore?

  • LiaManlapaz03LiaManlapaz03 Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Apr 10, 2022

    Hello! Anyone here received an invite from Orana-NSW? How did you fill out the application form when it’s obviously meant for onshore applicants only? Salamat!

  • Unsullied_06Unsullied_06 Australia
    Posts: 269Member
    Joined: Aug 04, 2019

    Hello po. Question lang po regarding visa 491 bale bukod sa EOI eh talagang required din po ba talaga magsend ng ROI sa preferred regional area mo in your chosen state? On-going research pa po ako ngayon eh. Eh pano po yun since di na kami umabot sa March 2022 submission window tama po ba intindi ko Aug 2022 na kasunod bale hihintayin na next FY magbukas? O may chance pa din po ba mainvite kami kahit EOI lang sa Skill Select basta 'any' piliin sa state? Kasi based po sa trend napakaliit ng chance mainvite sa 189 at 190 dahil sa backlogs kaya yung 491 po sana ipursue kong path pagkalabas nung hinihintay kong EA assessment results. Patulong po sa may alam please. Salamat.

    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

  • tigerlancetigerlance Philippines
    Posts: 562Member
    Joined: Mar 09, 2018

    @LiaManlapaz03 said:
    Hello! Anyone here received an invite from Orana-NSW? How did you fill out the application form when it’s obviously meant for onshore applicants only? Salamat!

    Kung offshore ka, idisregard mo nalang. Wag na magpasa kasi baka marefuse ka sa dulo. Sayang rin ang gastos sa roi submission and sa lodgment. If dumaan ka nga ganun and naapprove ka ng visa and there will be a time na natuklasan nila na offshore ka pala nun, baka pauwiian ka sa Pinas.

    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

  • Desert_CowboyDesert_Cowboy Port Macquarie
    Posts: 187Member
    Joined: Mar 15, 2019

    @tigerlance said:

    @LiaManlapaz03 said:
    Hello! Anyone here received an invite from Orana-NSW? How did you fill out the application form when it’s obviously meant for onshore applicants only? Salamat!

    Kung offshore ka, idisregard mo nalang. Wag na magpasa kasi baka marefuse ka sa dulo. Sayang rin ang gastos sa roi submission and sa lodgment. If dumaan ka nga ganun and naapprove ka ng visa and there will be a time na natuklasan nila na offshore ka pala nun, baka pauwiian ka sa Pinas.

    Open for offshore applicants ang Orana under stream 3. @LiaManlapaz03 , Anong occupation mo?

    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!

  • Unsullied_06Unsullied_06 Australia
    Posts: 269Member
    Joined: Aug 04, 2019

    Hello good day po. Question lang po regarding Visa 491, since closed na yung March window para sa FY 2021-22, ang ginawa ko nakadraft lang muna yung EOI ko sa SkillSelect for 491. Tama po ba ko ng pagkakaintindi na required hintayin magbukas yung next submission window para sa ROI submission? Kasi iniisip ko walang sense kahit gumawa na 491 EOI ng wala ka naman corresponding ROI tama po ba yun? Lumabas na po kasi kahapon positive EA assessment ko kaya yung EOI for Visa 189 at 190 nasubmit ko na. Eh gusto ko na din po ayusin yung sa 491 sana since realistically speaking dun mas may chance mainvite nowadays. Patulong po sa may alam please. Salamat.

    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

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  • yuriyunjaeyuriyunjae Bacoor Cavite
    Posts: 34Member
    Joined: Feb 20, 2019

    @clim said:
    Got pre-invitation this morning for 491 visa! (Illawarra NSW)
    Medical Laboratory Scientist 95 points offshore
    EOI Submitted March 18, 2022 :)

    congrats po katusok :)

    clim
  • reignnreignn Posts: 18Member
    Joined: Jul 21, 2021

    Kelan po kaya ulit open ng submission window for 491 after march?

  • shan_rceshan_rce Posts: 21Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2022

    @reignn said:
    Kelan po kaya ulit open ng submission window for 491 after march?

    About to ask the same question. Mga ma'am/sir, kailan po ulit mago-open? Salamat po.

  • EricTCEricTC Posts: 157Member
    Joined: Jun 12, 2021

    @reignn said:
    Kelan po kaya ulit open ng submission window for 491 after march?

    "Submission windows for the 2021-22 financial year are the months of August, October, January, and March."

    Full details:
    https://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/subclass-491

    233214 - Structural Engineer
    visa 189 = 85pts | visa 190 = 90pts | visa 491 = 100pts
    ..
    Timeline:
    08/06/2021 - Contacted an Immigration Agent
    11/06/2021 - Preparation of Initial Documents (including 3 Career Episode Essays, SS etc.)
    25/08/2021 - Completion of all Initial Documents
    05/09/2021 - Start of PTE Academic Review (English Exam)
    30/10/2021 - PTE Academic Exam & Results ( L:90 | R:83 | S:90| W:90 ) Superior, First-Time Test Taker
    04/11/2021 - EA Skills Assessment submitted for 233214 - Structural Engineer
    23/11/2021 - Positive EA Skills Assessment outcome
    25/11/2021 - EOI submitted
    Around January 2022 - ROI submitted (RDA Sydney NSW) - not invited
    Around March 2022 - ROI submitted (Northern Rivers NSW)
    08/04/2022 - Pre-invite Received (Northern Rivers NSW)
    06/05/2022 - Received ITA (Northern Rivers NSW)
    13/06/2022 - Visa Lodged
    17/06/2022 - Health Examinations (Medical)
    30/06/2022 - Biometrics
    19/08/2022 - Visa Grant (Wooohooo! To God be all the glory!)
    22/09/2022 - Got Polio Vaccination Certificate from RHU
    10/10/2022 - Got Covid Vaccination Certificate online
    17/10/2022 - Secured a short-term accommodation in my regional area while offshore ($200 AUD incl. bills)
    06/11/2022 - Secured a long-term accommodation in my regional area while offshore ($180 AUD incl. bills)
    17/11/2022 - Big MOVE 2022
    ..
    PTE Exam Complete Preparation Guide:
    https://tinyurl.com/PTEPreparationGuide
    ..
    How I got an Australian visa in a span of 1.2 years
    https://tinyurl.com/HowIGotAnAustralianVisa
    ..
    Follow my YouTube channel for glimpse of regional Australia:
    https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeShortsEricTC
    ..
    James 1:5-6
    (New International Version)
    5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
    6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
    ..
    Testimony: God is always one step ahead.

  • oeoeoeoe Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Apr 17, 2022

    Hi po! Maybe someone can answer my question po, especially sa mga same field ko po Medical Laboratory Scientist

    I’ve read po from the site ng immi, na 90 na yung lowest point ng invites last invitation round (Jan 2022) sa 189 visa. Tinaas na rin po ba yung sa MLS? The last time I heard po kasi 2020, they were inviting MLS with the score of 70.

    If tinaas na nila, may chance pa po kaya mainvite if 80 points? EOI last update April 7, 2022.

    Iniisip ko na po if mag-491 visa na. Pero di ko pa po kasi magets pano gagawin, dapat po ba ilagay ko na sa EOI ko yung 491 visa option, then nagsubmit ng ROI sa state? NSW for example kasi yun lang po alam kong may regions na open for offshore.

    Sana po may makatulong kung ano po best way. Thank you po and God bless!

  • onyokonyok Antipolo City
    Posts: 79Member
    Joined: Jun 26, 2018

    @oeoe said:
    Hi po! Maybe someone can answer my question po, especially sa mga same field ko po Medical Laboratory Scientist

    I’ve read po from the site ng immi, na 90 na yung lowest point ng invites last invitation round (Jan 2022) sa 189 visa. Tinaas na rin po ba yung sa MLS? The last time I heard po kasi 2020, they were inviting MLS with the score of 70.

    If tinaas na nila, may chance pa po kaya mainvite if 80 points? EOI last update April 7, 2022.

    Iniisip ko na po if mag-491 visa na. Pero di ko pa po kasi magets pano gagawin, dapat po ba ilagay ko na sa EOI ko yung 491 visa option, then nagsubmit ng ROI sa state? NSW for example kasi yun lang po alam kong may regions na open for offshore.

    Sana po may makatulong kung ano po best way. Thank you po and God bless!

    Yung trend of invites for MLS ng 189 after September 2020 invites, puro 90 pts na pataas. Kasama po lahat ng occupation dun. Ako 75 pts 189 ang EOI ko nung June 2021 pa naka submit, but no chances since ang baba ng points ko. I opted to submit EOI naman for 491 FS stream nitong January 29, 2022 at 90 pts. Hoping na mainvite na this coming round, kasi yung last na nabalitaan ko na MLS na nainvite Jan 2022 round nasa 85 pts sya under 491 FS. Yung sa NSW 491 State Nomination yun, sa mismong website ka nila ata mag ssubmit ng ROI, not so familiar sa procedure dito but you can ask yung mga MLS na nainvite this April 2022 under 491 State Nomination ng NSW, parang 3 ata sila na MLS nakita ko na naivite under that stream last invitation round, lowest point ata was 85pts. 😊

    oeoeyuriyunjae

    ANZCO 234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist
    Offshore (Philippines)
    03/02/2020 PTE (Proficient)
    03/17/2020 Sent documents to AIMS via courier for Skills Assessment
    5/20/2020 AIMS Assessment Result (Medical Laboratory Technician)
    03/25/2021 AIMS Online Examination
    06/15/2021 AIMS Examination Result (Medical Laboratory Scientist)
    06/15/2021 EOI for Visa 189 Submitted: 70 points
    08/27/2021 EOI for Visa 189 Submitted: 75 points (Years of Work Experience Auto - update by Skill Select)
    ATM: Waiting for ITA 🙏🏽

  • EricTCEricTC Posts: 157Member
    Joined: Jun 12, 2021

    Hi. For visa 491 holder out there, mga ilang days po ang hinintay nyo between pre-invitation up to ITA? Also gaano rin po kayo katagal naghintay from ITA to visa grant? Thank you.

    233214 - Structural Engineer
    visa 189 = 85pts | visa 190 = 90pts | visa 491 = 100pts
    ..
    Timeline:
    08/06/2021 - Contacted an Immigration Agent
    11/06/2021 - Preparation of Initial Documents (including 3 Career Episode Essays, SS etc.)
    25/08/2021 - Completion of all Initial Documents
    05/09/2021 - Start of PTE Academic Review (English Exam)
    30/10/2021 - PTE Academic Exam & Results ( L:90 | R:83 | S:90| W:90 ) Superior, First-Time Test Taker
    04/11/2021 - EA Skills Assessment submitted for 233214 - Structural Engineer
    23/11/2021 - Positive EA Skills Assessment outcome
    25/11/2021 - EOI submitted
    Around January 2022 - ROI submitted (RDA Sydney NSW) - not invited
    Around March 2022 - ROI submitted (Northern Rivers NSW)
    08/04/2022 - Pre-invite Received (Northern Rivers NSW)
    06/05/2022 - Received ITA (Northern Rivers NSW)
    13/06/2022 - Visa Lodged
    17/06/2022 - Health Examinations (Medical)
    30/06/2022 - Biometrics
    19/08/2022 - Visa Grant (Wooohooo! To God be all the glory!)
    22/09/2022 - Got Polio Vaccination Certificate from RHU
    10/10/2022 - Got Covid Vaccination Certificate online
    17/10/2022 - Secured a short-term accommodation in my regional area while offshore ($200 AUD incl. bills)
    06/11/2022 - Secured a long-term accommodation in my regional area while offshore ($180 AUD incl. bills)
    17/11/2022 - Big MOVE 2022
    ..
    PTE Exam Complete Preparation Guide:
    https://tinyurl.com/PTEPreparationGuide
    ..
    How I got an Australian visa in a span of 1.2 years
    https://tinyurl.com/HowIGotAnAustralianVisa
    ..
    Follow my YouTube channel for glimpse of regional Australia:
    https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeShortsEricTC
    ..
    James 1:5-6
    (New International Version)
    5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
    6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
    ..
    Testimony: God is always one step ahead.

  • TINKALAWTINKALAW Dubai UAE
    Posts: 43Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2019

    Hi. Good morning po. Sa mga SC 491 visa holders at nakarating na sa AU tatanong ko lang po sana about sa subclass 491 state nominated, kung sa Illawarra NSW RDA ka nakareceived ng pre invite, dun ka lang ba allowed mag stay at mag work or pwede ka mag stay sa ibang regional area within NSW?

    Thank you po in advance♥️

  • reignnreignn Posts: 18Member
    Joined: Jul 21, 2021

    @EricTC said:

    @reignn said:
    Kelan po kaya ulit open ng submission window for 491 after march?

    "Submission windows for the 2021-22 financial year are the months of August, October, January, and March."

    Full details:
    https://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/subclass-491

    Are months of August and October abovementioned are for FY 2021 only? or meron po ulit upcoming 2022-23 FY, this coming august. Thank you in advance.

  • yuriyunjaeyuriyunjae Bacoor Cavite
    Posts: 34Member
    Joined: Feb 20, 2019

    @TINKALAW said:
    Hi. Good morning po. Sa mga SC 491 visa holders at nakarating na sa AU tatanong ko lang po sana about sa subclass 491 state nominated, kung sa Illawarra NSW RDA ka nakareceived ng pre invite, dun ka lang ba allowed mag stay at mag work or pwede ka mag stay sa ibang regional area within NSW?

    Thank you po in advance♥️

    I asked my agency also about this, they said is isindicated in the pre invitation, it is only applicable in the specified rda. Not transferrable po.

    AuroraAustralis
  • onyokonyok Antipolo City
    Posts: 79Member
    Joined: Jun 26, 2018

    Finally! 🥹🙏🏽

    491 Family Sponsored Visa Invite: April 21, 2022
    Medical Laboratory Scientist
    90 points
    Offshore
    EOI Submitted: January 29, 2022

    Rej1019Giselle_AnnUnsullied_06TINKALAWmariusinbrisbaneyuriyunjaeirl031816AuroraAustralisdatch29Sharieand 1 other.

    ANZCO 234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist
    Offshore (Philippines)
    03/02/2020 PTE (Proficient)
    03/17/2020 Sent documents to AIMS via courier for Skills Assessment
    5/20/2020 AIMS Assessment Result (Medical Laboratory Technician)
    03/25/2021 AIMS Online Examination
    06/15/2021 AIMS Examination Result (Medical Laboratory Scientist)
    06/15/2021 EOI for Visa 189 Submitted: 70 points
    08/27/2021 EOI for Visa 189 Submitted: 75 points (Years of Work Experience Auto - update by Skill Select)
    ATM: Waiting for ITA 🙏🏽

  • alfaalfa Muscat
    Posts: 69Member
    Joined: Jul 05, 2016

    Onyok Congratulations 🎊

    onyok
  • yuriyunjaeyuriyunjae Bacoor Cavite
    Posts: 34Member
    Joined: Feb 20, 2019

    @onyok said:
    Finally! 🥹🙏🏽

    491 Family Sponsored Visa Invite: April 21, 2022
    Medical Laboratory Scientist
    90 points
    Offshore
    EOI Submitted: January 29, 2022

    Congrats po :)) saan po kayong region?

    onyok
  • TINKALAWTINKALAW Dubai UAE
    Posts: 43Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2019

    @yuriyunjae said:

    @TINKALAW said:
    Hi. Good morning po. Sa mga SC 491 visa holders at nakarating na sa AU tatanong ko lang po sana about sa subclass 491 state nominated, kung sa Illawarra NSW RDA ka nakareceived ng pre invite, dun ka lang ba allowed mag stay at mag work or pwede ka mag stay sa ibang regional area within NSW?

    Thank you po in advance♥️

    I asked my agency also about this, they said is isindicated in the pre invitation, it is only applicable in the specified rda. Not transferrable po.

    thank you po sa response. ☺️

  • onyokonyok Antipolo City
    Posts: 79Member
    Joined: Jun 26, 2018

    @yuriyunjae said:

    @onyok said:
    Finally! 🥹🙏🏽

    491 Family Sponsored Visa Invite: April 21, 2022
    Medical Laboratory Scientist
    90 points
    Offshore
    EOI Submitted: January 29, 2022

    Congrats po :)) saan po kayong region?

    Congrats din sayo sir 🥹 Kahit saan po ata ako na region eh, pero yung relative ko nasa Wallan, Victoria. 😊

    yuriyunjae

    ANZCO 234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist
    Offshore (Philippines)
    03/02/2020 PTE (Proficient)
    03/17/2020 Sent documents to AIMS via courier for Skills Assessment
    5/20/2020 AIMS Assessment Result (Medical Laboratory Technician)
    03/25/2021 AIMS Online Examination
    06/15/2021 AIMS Examination Result (Medical Laboratory Scientist)
    06/15/2021 EOI for Visa 189 Submitted: 70 points
    08/27/2021 EOI for Visa 189 Submitted: 75 points (Years of Work Experience Auto - update by Skill Select)
    ATM: Waiting for ITA 🙏🏽

  • onyokonyok Antipolo City
    Posts: 79Member
    Joined: Jun 26, 2018

    @alfa said:
    Onyok Congratulations 🎊

    Thank you po 😍

    money_engineer

    ANZCO 234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist
    Offshore (Philippines)
    03/02/2020 PTE (Proficient)
    03/17/2020 Sent documents to AIMS via courier for Skills Assessment
    5/20/2020 AIMS Assessment Result (Medical Laboratory Technician)
    03/25/2021 AIMS Online Examination
    06/15/2021 AIMS Examination Result (Medical Laboratory Scientist)
    06/15/2021 EOI for Visa 189 Submitted: 70 points
    08/27/2021 EOI for Visa 189 Submitted: 75 points (Years of Work Experience Auto - update by Skill Select)
    ATM: Waiting for ITA 🙏🏽

  • AuroraAustralisAuroraAustralis Posts: 109Member
    Joined: May 06, 2021

    @onyok said:
    Finally! 🥹🙏🏽

    491 Family Sponsored Visa Invite: April 21, 2022
    Medical Laboratory Scientist
    90 points
    Offshore
    EOI Submitted: January 29, 2022

    hello po. congrats sir! 😊

    same po tayo. nakareceive din po ako invitation kanina. 491 FS. congrats po satin haha!

    onyokyuriyunjaeUnsullied_06
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