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Joined: Mar 10, 2016
What is a DUPLICATE LETTER? I have not come across this term in my over 10 years of experience in this industry. FYI, I have attached a fact sheet to help you understand the definition of immigration assistance. Basically, clerical work isn’t part of the service agents provide. We can comment on the draft letters you prepare before they get signed but we will never write the actual letter for a client. Doing so is like tampering evidences. It is important to understand the limitations of an agent’s professional service before signing up for their services para clear ang expectations from day 1. Often times that’s the reason why clients get frustrated with their agent due to unrealistic expectations. Ask for the Code of Conduct and fact sheets before signing up. I make it a point we provide these documents to clients at initial contact to eliminate such expectations but once on a while may nakakalusot all because they never read them before signing up.
Posts: 122Member
Joined: May 25, 2020
Thanks, Ms. Rhea. What I meant here is the reinstatement. Hehe. I just copied the term he/she used on the comment. Wrong term. Hehe. I stand corrected. Thank you!
Nominated Occupation: Civil Engineer
ANZSCO: 233211
OFFSHORE | DIY
POINTS BREAKDOWN
Age (27yo) : 30
English (Proficient) : 10
Educ (Section 2 + PRC) : 15
Civil Status (Single) : 10
Overseas Work XP (PH) (5 Years) : 10
CURRENT POINTS
SC189: 75
TIMELINE
00-00-2018 Started research for AU Immigration (But age not yet max, 23)
23-12-2020 First Move: Booked for PTE (Age Max: 25) <4x delays due to COVID>
08-10-2021 PTE (Proficient)
26-08-2022 Submitted CDR to EA (CDR + RSEA + Fast Track)
11-09-2022 EA Positive Outcome (After 16 Calendar Days)
11-09-2022 EOI Filed (VIC: 189/190/491)
13-09-2022 EOI Filed (NSW, SA, Any: 189/190/491)
21-09-2022 PTE (Proficient)
06-10-2022 Received ITA for Subclass 189 @ 75pts
07-11-2022 NBI Appointment
13-11-2022 Visa Lodgment of Subclass 189
14-11-2022 Frontloaded: Form 80 and Form 1221
15-11-2022 Frontloaded: NBI Clearance
25-11-2022 Medicals at NHS Makati
01-12-2022 Medicals Cleared
11-04-2023 Visa Grant (AFTER 150 DAYS OF WAITING)
12-04-2023 PDOS
20-05-2023 BIG MOVE | START OF NEW CHAPTER!! Arrived in Straya ☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️
19-05-2024 First Holiday in PH for the Wedding (After a full year)
14-06-2024 Returning to Australia with Husband
XX-XX-2027 Citizenship Ceremony
PARTNER SPONSORSHIP TIMELINE
04-11-2023 Fiancé applied for a Tourist Visa
07-11-2023 Fiancé Biometrics at VFS Global Makati
08-11-2023 Fiancé Tourist Visa - Granted
05-06-2024 Wedding in PH
30-05-2024 NBI - Advanced
14-06-2024 First Entry to Oz via TV
XX-08-2024 Lodgment of Partner Visa
XX-XX-2024 Partner Visa - Temp - Granted
XX-XX-202X Partner Visa - Perm - Granted
XX-XX-2028 Citizenship Ceremony
MISC TIMELINE
22-05-2023 Applied for TFN, Medicare
03-06-2023 Received TFN number through the mail (12 days)
24-07-2023 First day of work
05-08-2023 Got the Digital Medicare Card (76 days)
16-08-2023 Got the Physical Medicare Card
31-08-2023 Submitted Rental Application
13-09-2023 Rental Application Approved
15-10-2023 Availed Ambulance Cover
03-11-2023 Rental Property Turnover
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
If reinstatement letter, I let the client choose - we assist them and be charged admin fee as this doesn’t cover the service package they signed up for or they liaise with EA directly as it’s a simple procedure they can easily do vs paying additional admin fee to us. …but each agent practice is different. Hope that helps.
Joined: Oct 12, 2022
Hello and greetings!
I just want to get a more experienced opinion on my visa application and what MSA to take (basic CDR or CDR+RSEA)
I have a company who is willing to sponsor me for a subclass 186 direct entry stream visa. One of the requirements mentioned is that I need to get a positive assessment from EA.
I am a licensed civil engineer and am currently connected to an engineering consultancy company(for 5+ years and running). The bulk of my works include drafting and modelling civil and mechanical works using engineering software applications (ACAD Plant3D, Civil3d and 12D). I also have field engineer experience(2 months) and precast design experience(7 months) during the early days of my career.
Also checked, I graduated from a school under section 1.
Eto na po yung questions...
Considering that I am applying for 186, I only need a minimum of 'competent' english right? Wala na impact even if I try to aim for a higher score?
As mentioned above, should I take CDR or CDR+RSEA? When should I consider getting an RSEA?
3.Do I have a chance on getting a positive assessment as an engineering technologist?
Should I apply for Engineering professional or engineering technologist? (This doesn't really matter to my company as long as what I get is eligible for subclass 186)
Is it worth mentioning my '2-months' and '7-months' work experience in my CDR
Any other thoughts and comments are welcome very po. If anyone feels na same kami ng situation and may positive assessment na sila from EA, baka po pwede makahingi ng sample CDR(if okay lang)?
Salamat sa makakapansin and tulong.
Joined: Sep 12, 2022
Hello everyone,
Medyo uncertain po ako kung paano ang format ng CPD, based po kase sa Prepare your Migration Skills Assessment Application July 2022 v1.0 ito lang ang naka indicate (see snapshot), unlike sa career episodes and summary statement merong separate explanation. Any advice po kung paano gagawin ito based sa bagong published guidelines ng EA. Thank you in advance sa sasagot.
Joined: Nov 17, 2021
hello as in gumawa lang ako ng list na nakatable po. see below:
positive naman assessment ko po
Joined: Sep 12, 2022
@wenwerwu Kailan nyo po ginawa yung CPD before yung July 2022 v1.0? Ganyan yung mga nakikita ko sample in Table form, pero po yung ngayon as indicated written statement na lang, same din kaya yan?
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Apr 05, 2018
Just giving my thoughts on your case.
Joined: May 11, 2022
Hi. Table format same sa sample ni sir @wenwerwu yung sinubmit ko. Las month lang ako nagpaassess.
263312 190 VIC (90+5)
Joined: Feb 09, 2022
Hello Guys, meron po ba dito COE graduate na hiningian ng PRC? Ano po ginawa nyo justification? I have pending application sa vetassess.
Thanks in advance.
Joined: Oct 14, 2022
Hello po. Anyone graduated from Section 3 University? Im an Industrial Engineer graduated at Lyceum of Subic Bay Ph. Nag inquire po ako sa agency para mag pa assess sana sa Engineers Au and they told me that I need to get masteral first and gain at least 3 years working exp right after I finish masteral because I got my degree from Section 3 University which means not comparable to Au bachelor degree. Any insight po about this? or advice what to do po? Thank you so much.
Joined: May 11, 2022
Hi, Honestly, hindi ko nacheck ung school ko sa Sections nung nagpaassess ako sa EA. Dun lang ako nagbase sa booklet nila na under non-accredited qualifications ung school ko kaya ako nag pursue with CDR path. I think meron rin dito sa group na nagpaassess even with no related work experience pa and used ung thesis/ojt sa mga CEs nila, pero syempre mas tataas points mo if with years of experience.
Wait rin natin sagot nung mga naka experience mismo neto
263312 190 VIC (90+5)
Joined: Sep 02, 2022
Hello, nagpa-assess napo ako now sa EA via fast track. Mga ilang weeks/months po kaya usually tinatagal? Salamat
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer 233512
Points: 70/75/85 (189/190/491) (offshore)
24-Oct-2022 : EA Positive Skills Assessment
10-Nov-2022 : EOI/ROI (189, 190 VIC, 190 SA)
XX-XX-XXXX : ITA
XX-XX-XXXX : EOI 491
Joined: Jun 06, 2022
Ask ko lang po, need po ba na same ang CPD at Career episode? Yung activity sa cpd should be one of the career episode? Salamat
"In God's Perfect Time"
AU MIGRATION JOURNEY WITH SPOUSE
(Industrial Engineer with Spouse)
SC189: 80pts: SC190: 85pts: SC491: 95pts
23 Jun 2022: Booked PTE Exam
July-Aug 2022: Review PTE
31 Aug 2022: PTE Examination
31 Aug 2022: Same day result (L-80, R-85, S-90, W-82) SUPERIOR! Thank you, Lord!
Sept 2022-May 2023: Got busy with work and businesses
June 2023: Start again to collect docs from previous companies and prepare CDR & RSEA
03 Aug 2023: Submit EA Assessment CDR+RSEA (Fast track)
28 Aug 2023: EA status: Assessment in Progress
04 Sept 2023: EA RFI: Additional Pay slips for current job
05 Sept 2023: Submit additional pay slips
21 Sept 2023: Received Positive Assessment & 8yrs+ RSEA Awarded. TYG!
23 Sept 2023: Submit EOI for SC189
24 Sept 2023: Submit Multiple EOIs
19 Dec 2023: VIC 190 - Pre-invitation TYG!
02 Jan 2024: VIC 190 Final Invitation and ITA received TYG!
12 Jan 2024: Visa Lodgment
17 Jan 2024: Attached form 80 and 1221
24 Jan 2024: Medical Cleared - SALAMAT SA DYOS!
24 Jan 2024: Withdrawn other EOIs
*** 2024: Visa Granted - Manifesting!!!
*** 2024: Got an AU Job while offshore -Manifesting!!!
*** 2024: BIG Move!!! - Manifesting!!!
Joined: Oct 14, 2022
Thank you sa pagreply Pero in the end kailangan pa din ng relevant exp para sa 189 visa diba? Ilang years po need working exp?
Joined: Jun 06, 2022
Hello everyone!
Industrial Engineer graduate po ako with total of working experience on Inventory, Procurement and Logistics, and planning to use these on my Career Episodes.
Question po, upon reviewing the Summary Statement under Professional Engineer vs Engineering Associates, mas pasok po ang Compentency elements ng experience/Career episode ko sa Engineering Associates. Pero wala pong Industrial Engineer and other specialization sa Engineering Associates occupation list.
Should I just use the Summary Statement under Professional Engineer kahit na mas pasok ang competency ko sa Engineer Associate?
Thank you for your help.
"In God's Perfect Time"
AU MIGRATION JOURNEY WITH SPOUSE
(Industrial Engineer with Spouse)
SC189: 80pts: SC190: 85pts: SC491: 95pts
23 Jun 2022: Booked PTE Exam
July-Aug 2022: Review PTE
31 Aug 2022: PTE Examination
31 Aug 2022: Same day result (L-80, R-85, S-90, W-82) SUPERIOR! Thank you, Lord!
Sept 2022-May 2023: Got busy with work and businesses
June 2023: Start again to collect docs from previous companies and prepare CDR & RSEA
03 Aug 2023: Submit EA Assessment CDR+RSEA (Fast track)
28 Aug 2023: EA status: Assessment in Progress
04 Sept 2023: EA RFI: Additional Pay slips for current job
05 Sept 2023: Submit additional pay slips
21 Sept 2023: Received Positive Assessment & 8yrs+ RSEA Awarded. TYG!
23 Sept 2023: Submit EOI for SC189
24 Sept 2023: Submit Multiple EOIs
19 Dec 2023: VIC 190 - Pre-invitation TYG!
02 Jan 2024: VIC 190 Final Invitation and ITA received TYG!
12 Jan 2024: Visa Lodgment
17 Jan 2024: Attached form 80 and 1221
24 Jan 2024: Medical Cleared - SALAMAT SA DYOS!
24 Jan 2024: Withdrawn other EOIs
*** 2024: Visa Granted - Manifesting!!!
*** 2024: Got an AU Job while offshore -Manifesting!!!
*** 2024: BIG Move!!! - Manifesting!!!
Joined: Nov 17, 2021
Hindi po. Iba ang Career Episode sa CPD. CPDs are mostly seminars, trainings and continuing education whereas Career Episode para sa CDR ay yung work / experience mo mismo na related sa nominated occupation na ipapaassess mo. Nasa handbook din po ng EA yung description ng ano dapat ang nasa Career Episodes.
Joined: Oct 11, 2022
Hi, I’m new here. My husband is a licensed ECE with 2 yrs experience in a semiconductor company and 10 years in a petroleum company as terminal plant engineer. What would be the best occupation category option? Electronics or Plant Engineer? Need your opinion on this. Thank you.
Posts: 79Member
Joined: May 22, 2022
Hello! Just want to check lang parang nagkaron ng movement with the policies of EA as of June 2022? I've been following their MSA 2020 booklet and now I'm confused with the Accords EA follows.
Hope someone from this thread can assist. Thank you! Magpapasa na kasi ako huhu
Industrial Engineer - ANZSCO 233511
_______________________________________________________________
POINTS BREAKDOWN
Age-30; Civil Status-10; Education-15; Work Experience-5; English Level-10
491 = 85 pts | 190 = 75 pts |189 = 70 pts
_______________________________________________________________
English Proficiency Exam = Pearson
Skills Assessment Authority = Engineers Australia
_______________________________________________________________
TIMELINE
May 2022 - Review for PTE
Jun 2022 - Actual PTE Exam; Score = L(73); R(76); S(89); W(74); O(76)
Aug 2022 - Signed for EA (Starts reading about CDR/CDR RSEA/& FASTRACK)
Oct 2022 - Draft CEs for EA
Dec 2022 - Submitted EA application (w/ Fast Track)
Jan 2023 - Received “AWARDED” Assessment from EA | Work experience credited
Jan 2023 - Lodged EOI for VISA 189/ 190 (SA, NSW, VIC)
_______________________________________________________________
CURRENT STATUS
Waiting for INVITE
Posts: 79Member
Joined: May 22, 2022
Hello! Professional Engineers lang po ata pasok sa Ph under Washington Accord > Under Philippine Technological Council (PTC)
Different Accords = different occupational category
Prof Eng'g - Washington Accord
Eng'g Tech - Sydney Accord
Eng'g Assoc. - Dublin Accord
Though, not quite sure with this matrix from EA (cite: https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/about-engineering/occupational-categories#accordion-8226 ) so it would be helpful if someone from this thread also verify/validate. Thanks!
Industrial Engineer - ANZSCO 233511
_______________________________________________________________
POINTS BREAKDOWN
Age-30; Civil Status-10; Education-15; Work Experience-5; English Level-10
491 = 85 pts | 190 = 75 pts |189 = 70 pts
_______________________________________________________________
English Proficiency Exam = Pearson
Skills Assessment Authority = Engineers Australia
_______________________________________________________________
TIMELINE
May 2022 - Review for PTE
Jun 2022 - Actual PTE Exam; Score = L(73); R(76); S(89); W(74); O(76)
Aug 2022 - Signed for EA (Starts reading about CDR/CDR RSEA/& FASTRACK)
Oct 2022 - Draft CEs for EA
Dec 2022 - Submitted EA application (w/ Fast Track)
Jan 2023 - Received “AWARDED” Assessment from EA | Work experience credited
Jan 2023 - Lodged EOI for VISA 189/ 190 (SA, NSW, VIC)
_______________________________________________________________
CURRENT STATUS
Waiting for INVITE
Posts: 79Member
Joined: May 22, 2022
Sorry di ko din nacheck ito, saan ka nag verify?
Industrial Engineer - ANZSCO 233511
_______________________________________________________________
POINTS BREAKDOWN
Age-30; Civil Status-10; Education-15; Work Experience-5; English Level-10
491 = 85 pts | 190 = 75 pts |189 = 70 pts
_______________________________________________________________
English Proficiency Exam = Pearson
Skills Assessment Authority = Engineers Australia
_______________________________________________________________
TIMELINE
May 2022 - Review for PTE
Jun 2022 - Actual PTE Exam; Score = L(73); R(76); S(89); W(74); O(76)
Aug 2022 - Signed for EA (Starts reading about CDR/CDR RSEA/& FASTRACK)
Oct 2022 - Draft CEs for EA
Dec 2022 - Submitted EA application (w/ Fast Track)
Jan 2023 - Received “AWARDED” Assessment from EA | Work experience credited
Jan 2023 - Lodged EOI for VISA 189/ 190 (SA, NSW, VIC)
_______________________________________________________________
CURRENT STATUS
Waiting for INVITE
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
That’s SOP fir VETASSESS. If you have it, provide it if none then just let them know.
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
To be eligible for EA skill> @lorenzmamangon said:
No universities in Philippines are under any accord. No point analysing this part. CDR is the only pathway for assessment.
Joined: Oct 07, 2022
@RheaMARN1171933 Yup tama po si @annedetermined regarding sa Duplicate Letter. Ok, then we have to do the additional experience separately. Thanks po sa pagsagot. God bless you both din po;)
Joined: Jun 06, 2022
Salamat po, pero under CDR po talaga ang ph. I understand na IE is under prof eng. Pero nung nabasa ko summary ng eng. associate mas malapit kasi sya dun instead of prof eng.
"In God's Perfect Time"
AU MIGRATION JOURNEY WITH SPOUSE
(Industrial Engineer with Spouse)
SC189: 80pts: SC190: 85pts: SC491: 95pts
23 Jun 2022: Booked PTE Exam
July-Aug 2022: Review PTE
31 Aug 2022: PTE Examination
31 Aug 2022: Same day result (L-80, R-85, S-90, W-82) SUPERIOR! Thank you, Lord!
Sept 2022-May 2023: Got busy with work and businesses
June 2023: Start again to collect docs from previous companies and prepare CDR & RSEA
03 Aug 2023: Submit EA Assessment CDR+RSEA (Fast track)
28 Aug 2023: EA status: Assessment in Progress
04 Sept 2023: EA RFI: Additional Pay slips for current job
05 Sept 2023: Submit additional pay slips
21 Sept 2023: Received Positive Assessment & 8yrs+ RSEA Awarded. TYG!
23 Sept 2023: Submit EOI for SC189
24 Sept 2023: Submit Multiple EOIs
19 Dec 2023: VIC 190 - Pre-invitation TYG!
02 Jan 2024: VIC 190 Final Invitation and ITA received TYG!
12 Jan 2024: Visa Lodgment
17 Jan 2024: Attached form 80 and 1221
24 Jan 2024: Medical Cleared - SALAMAT SA DYOS!
24 Jan 2024: Withdrawn other EOIs
*** 2024: Visa Granted - Manifesting!!!
*** 2024: Got an AU Job while offshore -Manifesting!!!
*** 2024: BIG Move!!! - Manifesting!!!
Joined: Oct 11, 2022
Hello po sir. My husband is a licensed ECE working as production engr (2yrs) and terminal plant engineer in oil and gas company for 10 years. May possibility ba positive outcome kung plant/production engineer yun occupation category vs Electronics engineer. Really need some inputs on this sir. Thank you for your help.
Posts: 79Member
Joined: May 22, 2022
Bigyan mo lang i guess ng strong Career Eps si IE under PE. CDR talaga yung sa atin no? CDR + RSEA ba gagawin mo?
Industrial Engineer - ANZSCO 233511
_______________________________________________________________
POINTS BREAKDOWN
Age-30; Civil Status-10; Education-15; Work Experience-5; English Level-10
491 = 85 pts | 190 = 75 pts |189 = 70 pts
_______________________________________________________________
English Proficiency Exam = Pearson
Skills Assessment Authority = Engineers Australia
_______________________________________________________________
TIMELINE
May 2022 - Review for PTE
Jun 2022 - Actual PTE Exam; Score = L(73); R(76); S(89); W(74); O(76)
Aug 2022 - Signed for EA (Starts reading about CDR/CDR RSEA/& FASTRACK)
Oct 2022 - Draft CEs for EA
Dec 2022 - Submitted EA application (w/ Fast Track)
Jan 2023 - Received “AWARDED” Assessment from EA | Work experience credited
Jan 2023 - Lodged EOI for VISA 189/ 190 (SA, NSW, VIC)
_______________________________________________________________
CURRENT STATUS
Waiting for INVITE
Joined: Apr 16, 2020
Yes tama yan its just a matter of framing your career episodes to fit in the requirements at metrics ni EA. Also, ensure dn na the role you have is important/relevant ang pagiging IE.
Posts: 79Member
Joined: May 22, 2022
Hello guys! Just want to recheck lang if complete na ako sa mga documents na kailangan ko prior submitting my app to EA
Let me know if I missed some hehe thank you!
Industrial Engineer - ANZSCO 233511
_______________________________________________________________
POINTS BREAKDOWN
Age-30; Civil Status-10; Education-15; Work Experience-5; English Level-10
491 = 85 pts | 190 = 75 pts |189 = 70 pts
_______________________________________________________________
English Proficiency Exam = Pearson
Skills Assessment Authority = Engineers Australia
_______________________________________________________________
TIMELINE
May 2022 - Review for PTE
Jun 2022 - Actual PTE Exam; Score = L(73); R(76); S(89); W(74); O(76)
Aug 2022 - Signed for EA (Starts reading about CDR/CDR RSEA/& FASTRACK)
Oct 2022 - Draft CEs for EA
Dec 2022 - Submitted EA application (w/ Fast Track)
Jan 2023 - Received “AWARDED” Assessment from EA | Work experience credited
Jan 2023 - Lodged EOI for VISA 189/ 190 (SA, NSW, VIC)
_______________________________________________________________
CURRENT STATUS
Waiting for INVITE
Posts: 766Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2018
If you'll have a look at the IEA and PTC websites, they indicate that PTC is only has a provisional status for Washington Accord, not full signatory, so it doesn't count (they have been on provisional since 2013 daw)
https://ieagreements.org/accords/washington/
https://ptc.org.ph/accredited-engineering-programs/
232111 (Architect) | Current points: 65
30-01-2018 Applied for student visa (MArchSci), offshore application.
11-08-2020 Applied for student visa (PhD), onshore application.
28-02-2022 Submitted application to AACA for skills assessment (OQA Stage 1)
27-05-2022 Received skills assessment outcome (Suitable/Positive)
Next steps: PTE exam