Student Visa 2022 Intake

athelene · February 2022

@JB26 said:
Hello! I am a nurse and currently working in the Ph with 3 yrs of experience. Waiting for COE ako at kukuha ng cert lll in individual support. Ano po pwedeng gawin sa SOP/GTE para maging maayos,can someone share their inputs regarding SOP/GTE as I have seen a lot of students were refused due to GTE.

Questions
1. What specific strong ties ang pwede kong iinput?

What are the other possible incentive to return?
3.Can you share your agency/agent who helped you with creating a good GTE?

Anything you can share to my question is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Having most of your family back home and strong employment prospects (after studying) are the typical ties to mention in the GTE. Like if you have a stable job and you've been allowed to go on study leave for 2 years, that can help establish na may babalikan ka talaga sa pinas. Or if you are expected to return home to care for your parents, you can potentially mention that. But keep it as accurate and realistic as possible, don't just make stuff up just to put something in the GTE when you know it's not going to happen.

pinoyunli · February 2022

FINALLY, MY BROTHERS VISA IS APPROVED!!

COURSE: MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALISATION NETWORK ENGINEERING
SCHOOL: USQ-TOOWOOMBA

TIMELINE:
01/27/22 - Decided to do the Student Visa Pathway. Booked and Paid IELTS.
02/02/22 - Took IELTS
02/08/22 - IELTS Results Released
02/08/22 - Submitted Application to USQ
02/09/22 - Received Conditional Offer w/ 25% Scholarship
02/09/22 - Complied all requirements in the conditional offer
02/10/22 - Received the Final Offer w/ 25% Scholarship and advise to pay
02/10/22 - Paid for Tuition and OSHC
02/14/22 - Received eCoE from the University
02/14/22 - Lodged Visa
02/14/22 - Rush Swab
02/14/22 - Flew to Manila for Medical
02/15/22 - 2:30 PM - Medical via St Lukes - BGC
02/16/22 - 8:00 AM - Embassy received medical and cleared
02/17/22 - 1 PM - Visa Approved

JB26 · February 2022

@lizzi said:
@JB26 hello! From my experience,

1/2. Strong ties sa family, future family plans with bf, possibility of expanding the family business, better work opportunities sa home country
3.AMS Global - Arlyne Zaulda

I just made super specific GTE. I included possible salary for different work opportunities once I finished my masters. Hmm. I think dapat lang wala sila mtanong na ‘why’ or ‘how’ pg binasa GTE mo. That’s my opinion kasi that’s how i made mine. Not sure how others did theirs. Goodluck!

Thank you po @lizzi !

JB26 · February 2022

@athelene said:

@JB26 said:
Hello! I am a nurse and currently working in the Ph with 3 yrs of experience. Waiting for COE ako at kukuha ng cert lll in individual support. Ano po pwedeng gawin sa SOP/GTE para maging maayos,can someone share their inputs regarding SOP/GTE as I have seen a lot of students were refused due to GTE.

Questions
1. What specific strong ties ang pwede kong iinput?

What are the other possible incentive to return?
3.Can you share your agency/agent who helped you with creating a good GTE?

Anything you can share to my question is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Having most of your family back home and strong employment prospects (after studying) are the typical ties to mention in the GTE. Like if you have a stable job and you've been allowed to go on study leave for 2 years, that can help establish na may babalikan ka talaga sa pinas. Or if you are expected to return home to care for your parents, you can potentially mention that. But keep it as accurate and realistic as possible, don't just make stuff up just to put something in the GTE when you know it's not going to happen.

Yes po! And I am trying to make it specific so they can't find any loophole of doubt in my GTE. Thank you po @athelene !

bpgamerslobby · March 2022

Hello seeking advise po, ano po suggestable na provider ng OSHC?

hikari · March 2022

@bpgamerslobby said:
Hello seeking advise po, ano po suggestable na provider ng OSHC?

You can check here:
https://oshcaustralia.com.au/en/quote?adults=1&children=0&start=2022-04-01&finish=2024-03-31&source=fp-quote-builder

CBHS gamit ko nung nakastudent visa ako kasi yun yung pinakamura. So far, oks naman sya. Pero nag convert ako to BUPA nung nag OVHC na ako.

wrckitjay · March 2022

Hello! Okay po ba mag medical sa St. Lukes Extension Clinic? Ang dami kasing bad google reviews sa kanila. Thank you!

athelene · March 2022

@bpgamerslobby said:
Hello seeking advise po, ano po suggestable na provider ng OSHC?

My comprehensive OSHC (Medibank) was arranged by my uni. Mas mahal ang comprehensive than the basic ones, but I would recommend it because of coverage. So far wala pa naman ako binabayaran sa GP consults, blood tests, and radiology tests.

lizzi · March 2022

@wrckitjay said:
Hello! Okay po ba mag medical sa St. Lukes Extension Clinic? Ang dami kasing bad google reviews sa kanila. Thank you!

Hmm. Sa BGC ako, ok naman. Next day napasa na results. Ung sa ermita ang mejo matagal yata kasi marami dun.

wrckitjay · March 2022

@lizzi said:

@wrckitjay said:
Hello! Okay po ba mag medical sa St. Lukes Extension Clinic? Ang dami kasing bad google reviews sa kanila. Thank you!

Hmm. Sa BGC ako, ok naman. Next day napasa na results. Ung sa ermita ang mejo matagal yata kasi marami dun.

Thank you! Meron din pala sa BGC. Sa ermita pala yung madaming bad reviews.

louie_mashi · March 2022

Hi, Who has applied for student visa this year? I need to know kasi ung timeline. Lodged my application on the 24th of February then had my medical through NHIS on March 1st.

deedee24 · May 2022

@athelene said:

@bpgamerslobby said:
Hello seeking advise po, ano po suggestable na provider ng OSHC?

My comprehensive OSHC (Medibank) was arranged by my uni. Mas mahal ang comprehensive than the basic ones, but I would recommend it because of coverage. So far wala pa naman ako binabayaran sa GP consults, blood tests, and radiology tests.

Hello. May idea po kayo if need ng insurance policy number sa student visa application? Ang school din kasi nag arrange ng insurance ko and they just gave the dates ng start and end ng insurance ko. Its mentioned sa eCOE. But no policy number.

Is it okay to leave the POLICY NUMBER blank sa application?

athelene · May 2022

@deedee24 said:
Hello. May idea po kayo if need ng insurance policy number sa student visa application? Ang school din kasi nag arrange ng insurance ko and they just gave the dates ng start and end ng insurance ko. Its mentioned sa eCOE. But no policy number.

Is it okay to leave the POLICY NUMBER blank sa application?

Yes, it's fine to leave it blank. Just need to indicate the insurance coverage dates and the name of the health insurer. Make sure to tick YES to the question that your education provider has arranged for your insurance.

deedee24 · May 2022

@athelene said:

@deedee24 said:
Hello. May idea po kayo if need ng insurance policy number sa student visa application? Ang school din kasi nag arrange ng insurance ko and they just gave the dates ng start and end ng insurance ko. Its mentioned sa eCOE. But no policy number.

Is it okay to leave the POLICY NUMBER blank sa application?

Yes, it's fine to leave it blank. Just need to indicate the insurance coverage dates and the name of the health insurer. Make sure to tick YES to the question that your education provider has arranged for your insurance.

Thank you so much. 🥹
Kaya po bang magDIY ng student visa application? Or need ko talaga ng agent? Medyo natatakot po kasi ako baka kulang2 yung docs na ipapasa ko or di ko majustify ng maayos yung GTE ko.

athelene · May 2022

@deedee24 said:
Kaya po bang magDIY ng student visa application? Or need ko talaga ng agent? Medyo natatakot po kasi ako baka kulang2 yung docs na ipapasa ko or di ko majustify ng maayos yung GTE ko.

I DIY'ed my application twice. As long as you've done sufficient research as to what documents you need, and that you have everything organized correctly, there shouldn't be much of an issue. I think nakalagay rin sa DHA website yung documents na kailangan mo i-upload.

In my case, I uploaded scans of my passport, birth certificate, transcripts, GTE Letter, scholarship offer, and resume. The second time, I uploaded more documents but they were more relevant for a research degree (like research proposal, academic CV).