Important Information: How do I start my application?

lock_code2004 · February 2013

Para sa mga mag-start pa lang... i compiled this information so you can have a picture of the whole process..
May mga relevant threads na rin sa forum for most of the topics, your own assessing authority, IELTS, adding secondary applicant..etc.. Browse the threads, use the search function on the upper right side of the forum...

Start with the Basic Requirements for Skilled Migrant Visa Application 189/190/489
- have an occupation that is on the relevant skilled occupation list
- have a suitable skills assessment for that occupation
- be less than 50 years of age when the invitation is issued
- meet the English language requirements
- be able to score at least 60 on the points test.
- submit an Expression of Interest

You should be able to find all information in these links.: :
DIAC SkillSelect: http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/
Booklet 6 Points Based Skilled Migration: http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/1119.pdf

lock_code2004 · February 2013

SkillSelect process explained in more details:
The process looks long and tedious... do it one step at a time... and I promise it will be worth it at the end..

If you have more clarification.. just post your question and our members will gladly answer..

1. Identify if your occupation/skill is in the SOL/CSOL
a. SOL – Skilled Occupation List Sched 1 – applicable for visa 189 (Independent) , Visa 489 (Relative Regional Provisional)
b. CSOL – Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List Sched 2 – for Visa 190 (SS), Visa 489 (Regional Provisional)
c. If your occupation is not in the list, check other job titles and read the ANSZCO Code job description and see if you have the same job description.

2. Understand the different Visa subclasses:
a. Visa 189 (Independent) – Permanent Residence Visa, No restrictions on where to live and work
b. Visa 190 (State Sponsored) – Requires State Sponsorship. Permanent Residence Visa. Restricted to live and work for 2 years on the Sponsor State.

There are two types of Visa 489:
c. Visa 489 (Regional Provisional) – Requires Regional Sponsorship. Restriction to live for 2 years and work for atleast 1 year in the regional area before you can apply for PR. Provisional Visa valid for 4 years.
d. Visa 489 (Relative Regional Provisional) - Relative Sponsor must be living in a designated area. Restriction to live for 2 years and work for atleast 1 year in the regional area before you can apply for PR. Provisional Visa valid for 4 years.

3. Understand the EOI points system (See other threads)
a. Points are based on: Age, assessed Work Experience, assessed Education, IELTS score in each band (not Overall)
b. If your EOI total points is less than the passmark 60 pts, look at the other points if you can claim some of them.
c. Other points: Partners Skills Assessment, Work/Education in Australia
d. Other Points : Visa 190 State Sponsorship, Visa 489 Regional Provisional
e. Other Points: Relative Regional- make sure they live in a designated regional area
f. The higher the total EOI points the faster you will get a visa invitation (for Visa 189/489 Relative), while a approved State Sponsorship (Visa 190/489 Regional) application will give you an automatic invitation even if your EOI points is exactly 60pts.

4. Consider who should be the primary applicant (of course pag single ka pa lang.. ikaw lang yan).
a. Check the EOI points system, kung sino ang mas mataas ang points
b. Who can get a higher IELTS Score
c. Occupation/Skill is on what List (SOL/CSOL?)
d. Who can get a higher chance of positive skills assessment (See No.4)
e. Check occupation limit in DIAC .
f. Check State Sponsorship requirement (if required. See No.9)
g. You can also claim Partner’s Skill - 5pts, but will also require assessment.

5. Understand the requirements of your Assessing Authority. Check their website.
a. Minimum number of Years of work experience related to your nominated occupation
b. IELTS Academic or General Test?
c. Check if IELTS is required for the assessment, otherwise you will just take this while waiting for the assessment (to save time), or after the assessment (if you want to be sure)
d. Documents required (Passport, Diploma, TOR, COE+Job description, Payslip/ITR)
e. Requirements on how to make your documents “Certified True Copy”
f. Other requirements ( example: CDR for Engineers Australia, RPL – for Australian Computer Society if you don’t have an IT degree, Original Picture CTC – for Vetassess)
g. Is their application online/paper-based, or both?

6.Prepare your documents for the Assessing Authority. Submit if your Assessing Authority does not require IELTS)
a. for example: ACS and Vetassess do not require IELTS in their assessment
a. while Engineers Australia requires IELTS result as part of the assessment.

7.IELTS Exam (See Number 3 also)
a. IELTS Academic/General Test ?
b. Check if IELTS is required for the assessment, otherwise you will just take this while waiting for the assessment (to save time), or after the assessment (if you want to be sure)
c. If you are applying for Visa 190 (SS) / Visa 489 (Regional Provisional), some states/occupations have IELTS minimum score in each band. Check the state’s immigration website.
d. Claiming IELTS points is based on each band and not on the overall band scores (OBS).

8.Your Skills Assessment Result. Your assessment should contain the following which will be the bases of claiming points in your EOI:
a. Educational Qualification: whether it is comparable to AU degree (15pts) or diploma (10pts)
b. Number of years of work experience assessed as relevant to your nominated occupation.

9.Prepare/Submit your SkillSelect EOI – Expression of Interest. You will need the following information to claim your points
a. Personal Information
b. Assessment Result
c. IELTS Result
d. Other points (Example: Education/Work in AU, Partners Skills Assessment)
e. Check carefully the summary of your claimed points before submitting your EOI. Your visa invitation will be voided if you claimed for something that you cannot prove.

10.State Sponsorship/Relative Sponsorship (If required)
a. If you require SS, visit their website and make sure that your occupation is in their State Nomination Occupation List (otherwise you won’t get a sponsorship). Check all the 7 States to see which one can give you a State Sponsorship.
b. Prepare the requirements and submit your application. Normally they will require your EOI reference number, so once SS is approved, you will get a visa application invitation automatically
c. If you require Relative Sponsorship, your sponsor will submit sponsorship documents. (Check DIAC’s Website)

11.Prepare for additional documents
a. Passport/Birth Certificate of all your dependents (Partner/Kids)
b. Secondary applicants (Married/Engaged/De-facto) Requirements (See other thread)
c. English requirement for Secondary Applicants (See other thread)

12. Check your Online EOI/Email if you receive a Visa Application Invitation
a. Submit Visa. Complete eVisa application form. Pay Visa Fee.
b. Attach documents in your eVisa online application.

13. Police Clearance NBI/Medical Exam
a. NBI and Medical Exam validity date is 1 year. And it will affect your Initial Entry Date. So make sure that you know what will happen if you process these in advance.
b. Either wait for your Case officer,
c. Or, check the CO allocation time in DIAC’s website. Estimate your date of visa submission and the CO allocation date, and then process these documents based on that. (Example, for Visa 189, CO allocation is around 7 weeks, so therefore you may choose get NBI/Medical on 6 or 7weeks after you submitted your Visa application)
d. But if you need to get a Police Clearance from other countries (where you lived for at least 12 months), you can start processing especially if it will take months to secure the clearance.
e. Some countries require letter from DIAC/CO.. so you have no option but to wait.

14. VISA GRANT!!
a. If there are no more additional documents required.
b. If your medical result is not “referred” for further evaluation
c. Mag blow-out.. don’t forget to Thank the One…
d. Satisfy your Initial Entry Date in your Visa grant.

15. See you in the Land Down Undah…..

LokiJr · February 2013

You should come up with your own blog site. Hehe

peach17 · February 2013

hehehe pwede na magtayo si Master @Lock_code2004 ng online migration agency.. hihi

Good Job Master!

=D>

peach17 · February 2013

SkillSelect process explained in more details:
The process looks long and tedious... do it one step at a time... and I promise it will be worth it at the end..
If you have more clarification.. just post your question and our members will gladly answer..

1. Identify if your occupation/skill is in the SOL/CSOL
a. SOL – Skilled Occupation List Sched 1 – applicable for visa 189 (Independent) , Visa 489 (Relative Regional Provisional)
b. CSOL – Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List Sched 2 – for Visa 190 (SS), Visa 489 (Regional Provisional)
c. If your occupation is not in the list, check other job titles and read the ANSZCO Code job description and see if you have the same job description.

2. Understand the different Visa subclasses:
a. Visa 189 (Independent) – Permanent Residence Visa, No restrictions on where to live and work
b. Visa 190 (State Sponsored) – Requires State Sponsorship. Permanent Residence Visa. Restricted to live and work for 2 years on the Sponsor State.

There are two types of Visa 489:
c. Visa 489 (Regional Provisional) – Requires Regional Sponsorship. Restriction to live for 2 years and work for atleast 1 year in the regional area before you can apply for PR. Provisional Visa valid for 4 years.
d. Visa 489 (Relative Regional Provisional) - Relative Sponsor must be living in a designated area. Restriction to live for 2 years and work for atleast 1 year in the regional area before you can apply for PR. Provisional Visa valid for 4 years.

3. Understand the EOI points system (See other threads)
a. Points are based on: Age, assessed Work Experience, assessed Education, IELTS score in each band (not Overall)
b. If your EOI total points is less than the passmark 60 pts, look at the other points if you can claim some of them.
c. Other points: Partners Skills Assessment, Work/Education in Australia
d. Other Points : Visa 190 State Sponsorship, Visa 489 Regional Provisional
e. Other Points: Relative Regional- make sure they live in a designated regional area
f. The higher the total EOI points the faster you will get a visa invitation (for Visa 189/489 Relative), while a approved State Sponsorship (Visa 190/489 Regional) application will give you an automatic invitation even if your EOI points is exactly 60pts.

4. Consider who should be the primary applicant (of course pag single ka pa lang.. ikaw lang yan).
a. Check the EOI points system, kung sino ang mas mataas ang points
b. Who can get a higher IELTS Score
c. Occupation/Skill is on what List (SOL/CSOL?)
d. Who can get a higher chance of positive skills assessment (See No.4)
e. Check occupation limit in DIAC .
f. Check State Sponsorship requirement (if required. See No.9)
g. You can also claim Partner’s Skill - 5pts, but will also require assessment.

5. Understand the requirements of your Assessing Authority. Check their website.
a. Minimum number of Years of work experience related to your nominated occupation
b. IELTS Academic or General Test?
c. Check if IELTS is required for the assessment, otherwise you will just take this while waiting for the assessment (to save time), or after the assessment (if you want to be sure)
d. Documents required (Passport, Diploma, TOR, COE+Job description, Payslip/ITR)
e. Requirements on how to make your documents “Certified True Copy”
f. Other requirements ( example: CDR for Engineers Australia, RPL – for Australian Computer Society if you don’t have an IT degree, Original Picture CTC – for Vetassess)
g. Is their application online/paper-based, or both?

6.Prepare your documents for the Assessing Authority. Submit if your Assessing Authority does not require IELTS)
a. for example: ACS and Vetassess do not require IELTS in their assessment
a. while Engineers Australia requires IELTS result as part of the assessment.

7.IELTS Exam (See Number 3 also)
a. IELTS Academic/General Test ?
b. Check if IELTS is required for the assessment, otherwise you will just take this while waiting for the assessment (to save time), or after the assessment (if you want to be sure)
c. If you are applying for Visa 190 (SS) / Visa 489 (Regional Provisional), some states/occupations have IELTS minimum score in each band. Check the state’s immigration website.
d. Claiming IELTS points is based on each band and not on the overall band scores (OBS).

8.Your Skills Assessment Result. Your assessment should contain the following which will be the bases of claiming points in your EOI:
a. Educational Qualification: whether it is comparable to AU degree (15pts) or diploma (10pts)
b. Number of years of work experience assessed as relevant to your nominated occupation.

9.Prepare/Submit your SkillSelect EOI – Expression of Interest. You will need the following information to claim your points
a. Personal Information
b. Assessment Result
c. IELTS Result
d. Other points (Example: Education/Work in AU, Partners Skills Assessment)
e. Check carefully the summary of your claimed points before submitting your EOI. Your visa invitation will be voided if you claimed for something that you cannot prove.

10.State Sponsorship/Relative Sponsorship (If required)
a. If you require SS, visit their website and make sure that your occupation is in their State Nomination Occupation List (otherwise you won’t get a sponsorship). Check all the 7 States to see which one can give you a State Sponsorship.
b. Prepare the requirements and submit your application. Normally they will require your EOI reference number, so once SS is approved, you will get a visa application invitation automatically
c. If you require Relative Sponsorship, your sponsor will submit sponsorship documents. (Check DIAC’s Website)

11.Prepare for additional documents
a. Passport/Birth Certificate of all your dependents (Partner/Kids)
b. Secondary applicants (Married/Engaged/De-facto) Requirements (See other thread)
c. English requirement for Secondary Applicants (See other thread)

12. Check your Online EOI/Email if you receive a Visa Application Invitation
a. Submit Visa. Complete eVisa application form. Pay Visa Fee.
b. Attach documents in your eVisa online application.

13. Police Clearance NBI/Medical Exam
a. NBI and Medical Exam validity date is 1 year. And it will affect your Initial Entry Date. So make sure that you know what will happen if you process these in advance.
b. Either wait for your Case officer,
c. Or, check the CO allocation time in DIAC’s website. Estimate your date of visa submission and the CO allocation date, and then process these documents based on that. (Example, for Visa 189, CO allocation is around 7 weeks, so therefore you may choose get NBI/Medical on 6 or 7weeks after you submitted your Visa application)
d. But if you need to get a Police Clearance from other countries (where you lived for at least 12 months), you can start processing especially if it will take months to secure the clearance.
e. Some countries require letter from DIAC/CO.. so you have no option but to wait.

14. VISA GRANT!!
a. If there are no more additional documents required.
b. If your medical result is not “referred” for further evaluation
c. Mag blow-out.. don’t forget to Thank the One…
d. Satisfy your Initial Entry Date in your Visa grant.

15. See you in the Land Down Undah…..

Super LIKE!!! Bravo @lock_code2004. Ang galing galing... Very helpful

LokiJr · February 2013

hope this gets stickied para hindi na paulit ulit mga threads natin sa forum hehe

loudandclear · February 2013

thanks so much lock_code2004. i'll bookmark this page as reference. right now nasa gathering pa din ako ng ACS reqts. Tagal magbigay ng COE mga company ko, hayz. Pero at the same time, nag iistart nako mag research about IELTS. Nag back-read ako sa IELTS thread...information overload ang nangyari sakin hahah. I think mag start muna ako sa Cambridge reviewers. Mag post ako ng question ko sa thread na yun re cambridge.

Anyway, ang haba talaga ng process ng pagdadaanan. Money, time and effort. Hanggang dun sa time ng paghahanap ng work pag nasa OZ na. Medyo natatakot ako pag iniisip ko.

Napapaisip ako if it's really worth it. For example, you already have a good paying job here in the Phils. (example lang almost 6 digits na salary na ...note: hindi po ako ito ha, sample lang), is it still worth it na mag work sa OZ?

Hinahanap ko yung thread regarding successful migrants and their stories.

thanks.

clickbuddy2009 · February 2013

Question lang po:

Meron ako copy ng certified copy ng TOR from CHED, pwede na ba yun ang isubmit ko or kelangan ko un iphotocopy at panotarize? Ung diploma ko rin, i-photocopy then notarize? tama po ba? Plan ko sana wag na magrequest ng another copy from my school kasi baka mahabang proseso na naman.

lock_code2004 · February 2013

Question lang po:

Meron ako copy ng certified copy ng TOR from CHED, pwede na ba yun ang isubmit ko or kelangan ko un iphotocopy at panotarize? Ung diploma ko rin, i-photocopy then notarize? tama po ba? Plan ko sana wag na magrequest ng another copy from my school kasi baka mahabang proseso na naman.

- Copy of Certified True Copy? - Nope this is NOT acceptable.
- They don't need CHED/Malacanang/DFA stamp at all..

either:
a) you submit the certified copy of TOR from Ched (not the copy of the Certified True copy)

b) Get your original copy (kahit luma na basta original), photocopy it, and have the photocopy CTCed... thats it.. submit the CTCed photocopy of the original.
- i suggest you read other specific requirements from your assessing authority

quietnagger · February 2013

Very informative!

Thanks sir @lock_code2004

stolich18 · February 2013

Pde na tlga maging migration consultant si @lock_code2004! hehee

I'll give this URL to all my friends na gustong mag-apply. Thanks for summarizing all the necessary information!

gacoquia · February 2013

awww super like!!! grabe parang booklet 6 in a nutshell!! you already... sana magkatotoo ang no 15 sa ting lahat.. see you in the land down undah!

gacoquia · February 2013

may tanong pala ako.. about CTC... ok ba ang copy ng TOR na ang pirma ay from Registrar? sinurrender ko kasi yung orig tOr ko sa kanila, then they gave me a copy may seal din. sufficient enough na kaya tong copy ko? or dapat from a lawyer talaga? salamat po sa sasagot.

Aiwink · February 2013

Bravo!!

ricky_ike28 · February 2013

@lock_code2004, sobrang helpful to sir! my wife and I are planning to try our luck next year, 2014. d2 kame currently sa Sg for 3yrs now. I am working as Civil Engr(exp, 5yrs) and my wife is a Food Technologist(exp 5yrs). pinagaaralan ko n muna lahat ng procedures sa forum na to instead of hiring an agent kaya salamat sa breakdown na napost nyo lock_code2004. medyo mahirap pa rin intindihin ang mga visa classifications, tanong ko lang about sa "subclass" (495, 496, 475 and 487), pano naman po ung sa classifications nito? may mga nabasa akong ibang thread at nakita ko mostly na Civil Engineer, ung visa nila is "subclass 475". hope you can advise in which visa pwede ung job ko. Thanks in advance!

lock_code2004 · February 2013

@ricky_ike28 - hi. there are two major classifications:

SKILLED MIGRANT VISA
- yun pong three visa subclassess 189/190/489 described in this thread are for skill migrant.
- may passmark po eto.. EOI points should be atleast 60pts.
- as you've read above, kailangan po ng assessment ng skills nyo before you can apply..

EMPLOYER SPONSORED:-
- eto po ung mga visa na pwede kung may employer na gustong kumuha sa inyo..
- depende sa skills nyo, possibleng hindi na kayo dumaan sa process na na-described sa taas..
- direct hire na agad.. eto po ung mga visa 457/ 186/187

yung mga ibang visa po na nabanggit nyo eh either hindi ko alam.. or hindi na po applicable as of July 1 2012.. so possibleng nakapag-apply sila before this date..

these visa subclassess is not really tied up to any particular job/occupation.. but instead, eh kung anu po ang pwede sa case nyo, like kung ilan nga po ang total EOI points nyo..

understand the process above..
then calculate your expected EOI points here:
http://www.pinoyau.info/discussion/903/eoi-skillselect-point-test-table

ricky_ike28 · February 2013

@lock_code2004, thanks again for the info. based po sa nabasa ko regarding visa subclasses 189/190/489, parehas lang cla lahat ng amount sa lodging ng application (AUD 3060). Mas high chance ba na maapprove and application pag under 489 since nanominate ka under specific state (incase positive and response sa EOI)?. i think i can get 65pts sa test with respect sa degree and job exp ko.

plan ko po magapply by next year since my wife is now 3mos pregnant. para na rin isasama ko sila ng baby namin sa application. is there a high chance ba na maapprove ang application kapag kasama family since parehas lang naman ng bayad so wala namang mawawala sakin.

lock_code2004 · February 2013

@ricky_ike28
- wala po sa visa type ang chance/probability ng ma-approve or not, nasa total points po nyo..
- Visa type only affects the speed of the allocation of Case officer..
- be very wise on choosing the visa types.. mas okay na po ang PR, you only choose Temp visa489 kung kulang tlaga sa points..
- wala din effect kung single/family.. but of course, advisable na isama na dahil same lang nmn ang fee..

clven1845 · February 2013

Hello guys! I'm new in this site, tanong Lang po... I'm a Medical Technologist, at gusto ko rin po mag-migrate sa Au. Any idea po if paano Ako mag start sa papers ko... I already have 14 yrs of exp. on my field. Ok din ba kumuha ng agent? Any idea or remarks about Voitin Walker and Respall if alin sa dalawa ang mas better agent if ever I need one. Thank you

lock_code2004 · February 2013

@clven1845 - you are on the right thread.. pakibasa po ang start ng thread na ito..

ricky_ike28 · February 2013

@lock_code2004, salamat sir! isa pa pong tanong, in case na approved ung visa application with my family, how many month ung deadline para sa initial entry sa Au? pwede ba ung naiisip ko na ako muna mauna at least to secure a job then, pasusunurin ko n lang family ko? may magiging problema ba dun?

TasBurrfoot · February 2013

@lock_code2004, salamat sir! isa pa pong tanong, in case na approved ung visa application with my family, how many month ung deadline para sa initial entry sa Au? pwede ba ung naiisip ko na ako muna mauna at least to secure a job then, pasusunurin ko n lang family ko? may magiging problema ba dun?

There is what you call an initial entry deadline that will be given once you are issued a visa. This is usually a yr after your medical examination or your police clearance, whichever is earlier. Just enter Australia before this date to activate your visa, afterwards pwede ka rin umuwi muna sa Pinas if feel mo. Some people do this para lang maactivate yung PR Visa nila afterwards balik Pinas to continue sa pag-iipon for the permanent move.

Pwede mo naman pasunurin ang family mo, whatever suits your preference basta lang makapasok sila for the initial entry deadline.

ricky_ike28 · February 2013

@psychoboy, salamat sir! start ko n muna basahin lahat ng kailangan at sobrang salamat sa moderator ng forum na to at sa inyong mga nagbibigay ng advise.

God bless!!

Happy Chinese New Year na rin sa mga nasa Sg and other part of the world!

vacation mode!

clven1845 · February 2013

Thanks @lock_code2004 sa info., isa pa pong tanong. Do I need my credentials ipa-assess sa AIMS before I can start with my application? Anyone who have the same field like me, hope you can give me idea on this. Thanks guys!

gacoquia · February 2013

I had an initial assesment with Respall.. sabi may 60 points daw ako. and they will discuss to me how I came up with that number when I attend their seminar on weekends. Pero parang alam ko na kung pano nacompute yun.

lock_code2004 · February 2013

Thanks @lock_code2004 sa info., isa pa pong tanong. Do I need my credentials ipa-assess sa AIMS before I can start with my application? Anyone who have the same field like me, hope you can give me idea on this. Thanks guys!

yes (if that is your assessing authority based on your nominated occupation)
assessment should be done on your education qualification and work experience..
the result of your assessment will be the basis for claiming EOI points..

Kung hindi ka ma-assess, or kung negative ang result ng assessment then you can't apply for EOI/visa at all..

please read the start of the this thread for the whole process..
check the website of your assessing authority regarding their requirements..

Strader · February 2013

@lock_code2004 so kailangan ko pa pala humingi ng other copies ng TOR at DIPLOMA ko nasunog ang mga original copies. I have here the ctc copies nlng di pala pwede ipaphotocopy to. ^^ thank u again @lock_code2004

lock_code2004 · February 2013

@lock_code2004 so kailangan ko pa pala humingi ng other copies ng TOR at DIPLOMA ko nasunog ang mga original copies. I have here the ctc copies nlng di pala pwede ipaphotocopy to. ^^ thank u again @lock_code2004

yes, either kumuha ka ulit ng original

or kung gusto mo yan na ang isubmit mo.. yan na mismo, hindi ang photocopy nyan..
kung may tatak naman yan ng CTC...

tpos before mo i submit, i scan mo ng colored.. para may soft copy ka magagamit mo pag apply ng EOI/visa..

Strader · February 2013

@lock_code2004 plan ko nga huminhi ng orig copy. By the way, humihingi rin ang SS ng diploma at tro. How about sa diac humihingi rin ng hard copy aside sa pinasa mo online?

TasBurrfoot · February 2013

@lock_code2004 plan ko nga huminhi ng orig copy. By the way, humihingi rin ang SS ng diploma at tro. How about sa diac humihingi rin ng hard copy aside sa pinasa mo online?

DIAC all docs submitted online lang...