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Joined: Jun 30, 2022
Thanks for the reply! Mag inquire na lng din siguro ako sa immigration dito Pinas to be sure. hehe
01.2022 | ACS Skills Assessment Lodgment
02.2022 | Police clearance application
03.2022 | PTE Academic Exam
03.2022 | Received negative ACS skills assessment due to university seal not visible enough in TOR and diploma
04.2022 | Submitted Review Request to ACS (this time with visible school seal)
06.2022 | Received positive assessment from ACS
22.06.2022 | ENS 186 (DE) eLodgment
29.07.2022 | Medical Exam
16.08.2022 | Agent confirmed Medical Exam results sent to Department
25.11.2022 | Visa Granted
Posts: 153Member
Joined: Jul 19, 2019
hello sir, thanks sa reply. visa 482 ang visa ko. so need ko din mag comply ng CFO aside sa OEC? yun OEC inaasikaso ko na, ang lacking docs ko nlang is yun from employer ko na need nila ipa verify sa PH embassy sa canberra, sa side ko complete na ako, waiting nlang ako sa employer's side. magkaiba ba ang OEC and CFO?
Posts: 153Member
Joined: Jul 19, 2019
hello sir,
ang OEC requirements is hindi nka mention sa Visa grant since sa PH immigration lang cya na requirement. you can check on this blog for the steps on how to acquire OEC for direct hire Filipinos.
https://www.liezlasis.com/post/how-to-get-oec-from-poea-direct-hire
actually hindi rin ako sure if need ng OEC ang visa 186 since PR visa cya. but on the safer side try to contact poea nlang po
Joined: Jun 30, 2022
Thank you so much po sa reply. May nakasagot na po na no need na OEC since PR visa na po ang ENS 186. Bale ung exit requirements na lng ng CFO.
01.2022 | ACS Skills Assessment Lodgment
02.2022 | Police clearance application
03.2022 | PTE Academic Exam
03.2022 | Received negative ACS skills assessment due to university seal not visible enough in TOR and diploma
04.2022 | Submitted Review Request to ACS (this time with visible school seal)
06.2022 | Received positive assessment from ACS
22.06.2022 | ENS 186 (DE) eLodgment
29.07.2022 | Medical Exam
16.08.2022 | Agent confirmed Medical Exam results sent to Department
25.11.2022 | Visa Granted
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
Maybe this was ask before.. ano requirement ng immigration sa Philippines pag nag travel to Australia under 491 visa? asking for a friend.
During my time under 489, ticket visa at passport lng.
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: 567Member
Joined: Mar 09, 2018
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
Joined: May 29, 2020
Thank you for the update! Scheduled flight ko next week, kaya very timely Ito.
Posts: 36Member
Joined: Sep 06, 2015
Ask ko lang po baka meron sa inyo ang may experience regarding subsequent visa (491). Inapply kasi namin si baby last January pero til now wala pa rin po. Thank you!
Joined: Nov 22, 2021
On my way to AU via SG!
Joined: Jun 28, 2022
Congrats sir!
Posts: 4Member
Joined: Jul 22, 2022
Good Day! Pinoy Civil Engineer here, was invited for Visa Subclass 491 in NSW (Far South Coast), any ideas on where in Far South Coast is the best region to live and work as a Civil Engineer.
Thank you!
Joined: Jun 28, 2022
Anyone here who has tried to apply both for Australia and Canada? How difficult was it? Yung antagal ng application mo sa Australia or your application does not seam feasible, so you also tried to have a Big Move to Canada?
Joined: May 06, 2021
share ko lang po to. basahin niyo nalang po. ingat tayong lahat.
Posts: 8Member
Joined: May 18, 2020
Hi! I would just like to verify. For #10 and 14, does this mean Qantas doesn't do this automatically even if you booked your flight directly from Qantas? We have to get our check in baggages from the first Qantas flight to Sydney and then transfer it ourselves to the next Qantas flight to Adelaide?
Like for us, we're planning to book to Adelaide. And sa Qantas, automatic may layover to Sydney before going to Adelaide.
Posts: 567Member
Joined: Mar 09, 2018
Yes, after picking-up your luggage, ibag drop mo ulit sa domestic bag drop. May allowance, dapat mga 4 hours ang difference para makahabol ka sa domestic flight mo. Lahat ng states other than sydney, iisa lang pila. Lalo na ngayon sinisita na ang qantas kasi sobrang haba pila. Then sasakay ka ng bus papuntang domestic terminal
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: 314Member
Joined: Jun 23, 2021
Curious din po.
POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE
Age : 25 | Education : 15 | Work : 5 | English PTE : 20 | Partner : 5
ANZSCO Code : Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)
Points : 70/75/85
Applicant : Husband
Location : Qatar
TIMELINE
2023
XXX-XX-2023 - 491 NSW Visa Grant
September 27, 2023 - Attached Cover Letter and Clicked "I confirm" button.
September 21, 2023 - Attached required Form 1229
September 14, 2023 - Received CO Contact/S56 (Form 1229)
June 2023 - Medicals Cleared
May 20, 2023 - Medical Physical Check up
May 15, 2023 - Medical Laboratory Tests
May 11, 2023 - Biometrics
May 05, 2023 - Lodged Visa 491 NSW (85 pts)
April 2023 - Philippines NBI and Qatar PCC
March 17, 2023 - 491 NSW (RDA Illawara) State Nomination Approval and ITA from Skillselect
February 14, 2023 - RDA Application to Illawara (NSW 491)
2022
December 2022 - EOI (NSW 190 and 491)
November 2022 - EOI (SA 491, WA 491, and VIC 190)
November 2022 - 3rd PTE Exam - Applicant - Superior
November 2022 - 2nd PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
October 2022 : 1st PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
October 2022 : PTE Exam - Dependent - Proficient
September 2022 : Review for PTE
August 2022 : ACS Result - Positive - Suitable for Migration
June 2022 : ACS Application Submitted
March 2022 : Signed Service Agreement with our Migration Agent
"Until it's my turn, I will keep clapping for others."
Joined: Apr 16, 2020
Few years back pre-pandemic ngtravel kmi to Au as tourist my family flew in from the PHL to AU via qantas (kmi nman from Sydney since nauna kmi ng 1wk) yung flight nila PHL-Brisbane-Gladstone (regional qld) yung baggages nila sa Gladstone na nila napick-up pero sa next flight na ng Gladstone na nila nakuha since nsa 1-2hrs lang ang pagitan ng connecting flight nila. Thou i don’t know if this is still the case.
Posts: 273Member
Joined: Feb 25, 2017
Good Day po sa lahat 🙂 Sino po ba dito ang 491 visa holder na nakapag BIG MOVE na recently 😀, ano po ba ang ni require na documents ng Immigration (in addition to Visa & Passport) ?
Marami narin nag bigay ng advice from this forum, at sinabi na walang hinihingi ang Immigration sa kanila na requirements from CFO, POEA, etc. for 491 visa holder.
To clear any doubts, sana may makapag heads up na 491 visa holders na nakabyahe na ng Au recently. May nabasa kasi akong 491 visa holder sa FB forums na nagulat kasi hiningian ng officer ng CFO's PDOS cert/sticker.
ANZSCO 233411 | Electronics Engineer |
Age = 30 | Edu = 15 | Exp = 15 | PTE = 20 | Partner's English = 5 | NAATI = 5 | Visa 189/190/491=90/95/105 points
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
NAATI-CCL Tips:
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/11185/naati-ccl-exam-additional-5-points-for-189-190-visa#latest
PTE Strategies/Tips:
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p585
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p587
Joined: May 06, 2021
hello po. 491 visa holder ako and kakaBig move lang this August. sa pagkakatanda ko passport and visa lang pinakita ko sa immig sa pinas then binigay ko yung departure card. hinanapan ako ng travel insurance pero nung nakita na 491 yung visa ko, hinayaan niya nalang. wala kong travel insurance by the way.
Posts: 273Member
Joined: Feb 25, 2017
Maraming Salamat sa'yo @AuroraAustralis for sharing your experience Buti naman...confirmed na talaga lalo na sa mga kakaBig Move pa lang na Visa, passport, & departure card lang talaga kelangan
Thanks a lot.
ANZSCO 233411 | Electronics Engineer |
Age = 30 | Edu = 15 | Exp = 15 | PTE = 20 | Partner's English = 5 | NAATI = 5 | Visa 189/190/491=90/95/105 points
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
NAATI-CCL Tips:
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/11185/naati-ccl-exam-additional-5-points-for-189-190-visa#latest
PTE Strategies/Tips:
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p585
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p587
Posts: 273Member
Joined: Feb 25, 2017
Sa mga 491, 189, or 190 visa holders po dito na nag apply na for a job prior to BIG MOVE at may employer na agad while andito pa sa Pinas, pa share naman po ng experience nyo mga kapatid kung anong mga documents ang kelangan to prepare, baka kasi on this condition, mag hahanap na yung Immigration Officer ng documents from POEA or CFO... Not sure ako dito, sana may makapag share din ng recent experiences.
I would appreciate any inputs you can provide.
ANZSCO 233411 | Electronics Engineer |
Age = 30 | Edu = 15 | Exp = 15 | PTE = 20 | Partner's English = 5 | NAATI = 5 | Visa 189/190/491=90/95/105 points
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
NAATI-CCL Tips:
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/11185/naati-ccl-exam-additional-5-points-for-189-190-visa#latest
PTE Strategies/Tips:
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p585
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p587
Posts: 71Member
Joined: May 13, 2014
IMO, parang hindi na need ng ibang documents other than CFO (for 189 and 190), since immigrant visas na sila, not working visas. Hindi na dapat sila mg.hanap ng ibang docs from you.
But yeah, baka may ibang experiences from others.
Posts: 273Member
Joined: Feb 25, 2017
Thank you @badblockz for sharing your thoughts 😊 Yan nga din ang inisip ko for 190 & 189, CFO's PDOS lang ang kelangan...kahit na ma direct hire while andito pa sa pinas kasi PR na.
But, for 491 baka may ibang requirements kapag na hire while offshore 🤔 Let's wait for others baka may ganitong experience... 🙂
ANZSCO 233411 | Electronics Engineer |
Age = 30 | Edu = 15 | Exp = 15 | PTE = 20 | Partner's English = 5 | NAATI = 5 | Visa 189/190/491=90/95/105 points
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
NAATI-CCL Tips:
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/11185/naati-ccl-exam-additional-5-points-for-189-190-visa#latest
PTE Strategies/Tips:
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p585
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p587
Joined: Jun 12, 2021
Hi. For solo big movers out there, may queries lang po ako:
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.
Joined: Nov 22, 2021
Just moved in here in AU from PH last month, and yes no other documents needed at PH immigration, just boarding pass, passport, departure card. And visa grant/VEVO to prove your visa type.
EricTC:
My visa was granted Nov 2021, so it took me 7 months to prepare. The pandemic hit finances hard so I needed quite a bit longer to save up. And I didn’t want to risk traveling in the midst of the Covid surge... and at that time, Au was still requiring 14 days quarantine upon arrival at your expense. Also I was giving myself time to mentally and psychologically prepare to leave my comfort zone and venture into the unknown as had no friends or relatives there. And to really ponder if this is really what I wanted and reevaluate my life choices and direction.
Upon receiving my visa grant, I made a checklist and a timeline for things to do before leaving and what to bring.
Finding a job in AU is quite challenging honestly. I tried applying while I was still in PH but they don’t seem to be interested while you are offshore. Once in Au, you have to compete against a lot of applicants and naturally those with local experience and local education have the edge. The interview though is really the clincher. Take the time to research on the job and the company, and really showcase your knowledge and skills. It would be helpful to have enrolled in or completed even at least a certificate-level course in the field you are interested in to show you have some level of local education and that you have a background of how it is in the local setting. When you apply, it is usually an employment agency you are in contact with and it may take a few days for your application to be decided on by the actual employer. It is also helpful if you already have the basic paperwork needed for employment, like national police check, working with children check (if applicable), etc.
Looking for accommodations is also quite hard. Because there is currently a housing crisis here, renting is very competitive with few rentals available and high demand. Thus rent is expensive. It’s like applying for a job, literally. Before renting a place, you need to visit it and talk to the landlord personally. It’s like a job interview for the landlord to evaluate you and you to inspect the premises, it’s a legal requirement. You have to prove that you’d be a good renter when you ask to rent the place, one flat I wanted to get into asked me for employment certificate, bank account statements and referrals from previous landlords! Sharehouses are usually the way to go, with 2 or 3 other flatmates. You’ll have a room for yourself, but usually with a shared toilet. Check out Flatmates.com, Gumtree and FB Marketplace. Shop around, look at a few places before deciding on one. Get one at the city center or near your workplace if possible. The rent may be a little more than those at the suburbs but the having less hassle is worth it. After a tiring day at work, commuting for more than an hour is hardly what you’ll need. By the way, when I arrived, I stayed for a week at a hostel and another week an airbnb before I found a flat.
It’s best to bring pocket money good for 2 months’ expenses. Assume that it will take you 2 months to find a job. A rough estimate, in my experience is: Average rent: $250-300/week, average food expense: $100/wk; average transport expense: $20/wk. So about $1,500 a month minimum should be fine.
Prepare for your big move several months in advance, but don’t resign from your job just yet. Buy your ticket and arrange accommodations good for at least two weeks (to allow time to find a flat) at least 3 months before your intended departure. Two months before departure, try to dispose of your car etc. One month before, arrange for SPA’s, call your banks to inform them of your travel, resign and serve notice to your employer. Allow at least a week from last day of work and your travel date for last-minute preparation.
I hope this helps! Good luck on your journey and welcome to Australia!
Joined: Jun 12, 2021
Thank you for your detailed answer!
May gusto lang po ako iverify as follows:
Currently journeying this kind of emotion/feeling with God. It's really a big leap of faith for everyone of us, but no matter how clueless I am right now, I will remain grateful for this BOG blessing & privilege
May I know po ilang months ang inabot bago po kayo na-employ and how many rejections? Also, saang portals po kayo nag-apply and was able to meet employment agency?
Thank you for sharing this reality, kasi di ko to naisip ngayon. Akala ko I can already find/secure a place to stay while I am still here in the PH. Just to have an idea, mga magkano po ang rent sa hostel/airbnb?
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.
Joined: Jun 12, 2021
Also, may restrictions/add'l checking ba with laptops / mobile phones sa Aus airport? Is it ok to bring my own laptop or should I buy there? 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.
Joined: Nov 22, 2021
While in PH, from more than 5 applications I sent, only one responded. I think I nearly got the job as they took time to interview me, but I guess they were ultimately turned off because I was still offshore. When I arrived in AU, I tried applying immediately, this time updating my resume and cover letters to reflect that I already have a local address and a local contact number (I brought a spare open-line phone and bought a prepaid SIM). I was blessed and fortunate enough that I was interviewed by my employer on my second week in AU and was hired that same week. For this job, I was in communication directly with the hiring manager of the company. I had tried applying via Seek, Indeed and LinkIn.
You can’t arrange for a rental while in PH because it is a requirement that you inspect the place first. When you’re interested in a flat, you message the lessor asking for a date and time when to inspect the place. During the inspection, you’ll talk about the housemates, if any, what you do for a living, the payment schedule, rental duration, expectations like cleaning duties etc. Then you wait for the lessor to hopefully contact you to say that they’ve chosen you to rent the place.
The hostel I stayed in cost A$400 (~P16,000) for a week’s stay and the airBnb was roughly about A$330 (~P13,500) for a week.
Better bring your own laptop, sayang pera to buy a new one haha no restrictions naman with laptops and mobile phones. I brought two phones, one spare for AU SIM and the other with my Globe postpaid SIM.
Joined: Jun 12, 2021
Hopefully, makapag settle rin ako in Aus in a span of 2 months. Thank you po for these infos.
233214 - Structural Engineer
visa 189 = 85pts | visa 190 = 90pts | visa 491 = 100pts
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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
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PTE Exam Complete Preparation Guide:
https://tinyurl.com/PTEPreparationGuide
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How I got an Australian visa in a span of 1.2 years
https://tinyurl.com/HowIGotAnAustralianVisa
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Follow my YouTube channel for glimpse of regional Australia:
https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeShortsEricTC
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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.
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Testimony: God is always one step ahead.
Posts: 86Member
Joined: Apr 05, 2022
Good evening.
This is it. My Big Move 2022.
TSS 482 Medium Stream
Will be flying to Melbourne tomorrow, then on Thursday will travel to my new city.
Will stay in the loop here, paying it forward na maka tulong sa ibang nagbabalak magpa Australia.
See you all soon!
I will post details of my journey once maka settle na. Dali-daliang pag alis to, kaya may nerbyos pa. Once ma kalma2x na, kwento ko sa inyo.
Until then!