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Posts: 266Member
Joined: Mar 11, 2021
Ang alam ko po ay mas mahirap lang na makakuha ng visa pag 45++
Sabi sa website pwede daw hanggang 59 yung sa citizenship
Occupation: Civil Engineering Draftsperson - 312211
2021
12-Feb: Vetassess Skills Assessment (fast track)
04-Mar: Received positive skills assessment
20-Mar: English Language test - L:90 | R:76 | S:90 | W:82 - Proficient
31-Mar: Expression of Interest Visa 189
2022
22-Aug: Received Invitation to Apply for Visa 189
06-Sep: Singapore Police Clearance E-appeal application (Main & Partner)
12-Sep: Lodge Visa 189
12-Sep: Singapore Police Clearance E-appeal approved (Main & Partner)
20-Sep: Singapore Police Clearance submitted (Main & Partner)
23-Sep: Medical at SATA AMK (Main) - Cleared
23-Sep: Philippine Police Clearance submitted (Partner)
01-Oct: Medical at NHS Makati (Partner) - for Sputum Test/Culture & Repeat X-RAY
03-Oct: Medical at NHS Makati (Child, IGRA test not available on weekends > NHS makati) - Cleared
2023
07-Jan: Case Officer Contact No.1 - S56 (Follow-Up on Medical & Police Clearance)
12-Jan: Medical at SLEC (Partner) - Cleared
09-Feb: Case Officer Contact No.2 - S56 (Signing of Health Undertaking)
16-Mar: Visa 189 Grant
Joined: Jan 23, 2021
Hi, just sharing that I just got ITA with 65points lodging 491 family sponsored VISA.
Ask ko na rin if what initial docs and requirements to prepare. TIA!
Joined: Jan 23, 2021
Just got a ITA po, need na po ba iprepare tong Stat Declaration you stated? thanks!
Posts: 100Member
Joined: Jun 06, 2016
Hi Guys. I Badly need your advice. I took my English test thrice. Sa kasamaang palad, isa ako sa mga naexpired and EOI during the pandemic. May tiyahin ako sa AU na pumayag mag sponsor sakin. kaya lang I'm turning 40 next month and and maximum lang na points ko ay 70 to 80 points. May ilalaban pa po ba ito sa job code ko na 263111? Kahi kung wala na talaga I'll give up on my AU dream and maybe try CA nalang
Joined: Nov 04, 2022
Have you considered going the State Nomination pathway?
491 Visa: Human Resource Adviser - 223111 (80 points) | Age: 15 | English: 10 | Work: 15 | Education : 15 | Partner : 10 | Nomination: 15
09 Aug 2016 - VETASSESS Initial, Positive
03 Jan 2020 - VETASSESS Reassessment, Positive
29 Jan 2020 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 65 pts
10 Feb 2020 - IELTS, Proficient
15 Feb 2020 - EOI updated - 75 pts
18 Jan 2022 - VETASSESS Renewal
14 Oct 2022 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 80 pts
10 Nov 2022 - Pre-invite received from NSW, applied on the same day
18 Nov 2022 - NSW Nomination approved
21 Nov 2022 - 491 Visa Lodged
22 Nov 2022 - Submitted Forms 80 and 1221
25 Nov 2022 - Medical exam and Biometrics
6 Dec 2022 - Additional medical check requested for 1 dependent
3 Jan 2023 - Complete health clearance
5 Jun 2023 - Immi Assessment Commenced email received
20 Jul 2023 - Visa Grant
Joined: Nov 25, 2017
Hello po! Meron na po bang na grant dito sa 491 visa?
"So don’t allow your hearts to grow dull or lose your enthusiasm, but follow the example of those who fully received what God has promised because of their strong faith and patient endurance." - Hebrews 6:12 TPT
Joined: Mar 25, 2021
kumusta po ang job market sa South Australia for 491 Offshore? nakita ko kasi sa Seek na may mga companies na ang preferred ay PR or Citizen lang.
Software Engineer (261313) - Offshore
85/90/100
TIMELINE
10 May 2021 - Submitted ACS Assessment
11 May 2021 - PTE Exam & Result L(90) R(90) S(90) W(90)
07 Jun 2021 - Positive ACS Assessment
07 Jun 2021 - Created EOI (Any)
15 Nov 2022 - Received SA 491 Pre-invite
16 Nov 2022 - Created EOI (VIC) and ROI
19 Nov 2022 - Created EOI (NSW)
27 Nov 2022 - Submitted SA 491 Nomination Application
08 Dec 2022 - Received ITA for SA 491
09 Dec 2022 - Created EOI (189)
05 Jan 2023 - Received VIC 190 Pre-invite
05 Jan 2023 - Submitted VIC 190 Nomination Application
09 Jan 2023 - Received ITA for VIC 190
10 Jan 2023 - Received NSW 190 Pre-invite
17 Feb 2023 - Lodged VIC 190 Visa Application
24 Feb 2023 - Health Clearance Uploaded
16 Oct 2023 - Received Assessment Commencement Email
22 Dec 2023 - VISA GRANTED
Posts: 831Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016
The job market depends on what job you're looking for. Defence jobs are for citizens only. For most jobs, you just have to stress that you have full working rights. There is a labour shortage here as well, so if you are a good fit for the job and have full working rights, the visa type shouldn't be a big issue.
More than the visa, the bigger issue for new immigrants in any state is that employers tend to prefer applicants with local work experience.
Joined: Sep 07, 2021
Hi question lang po. If nagrant na po ang 491 visa skilled work regional, Do i only need to stay in the given nominating state? or I can stay in different state as long as it is regional area? Thanks!
Posts: 567Member
Joined: Mar 09, 2018
if 491 Family Sponsored - Any suburbs, except Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane,
if 491 State Sponsored - Check mo yung conditions dun sa pinirmahan mo dun sa nagsponsor state sa iyo. Then you ask permission in writing if it is okay to relocate in another regional area. Then provide justifications. If pumayag sila, pwede ka lumipat, lipat ka. You do this in writing as a proof and supported by documents.
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: Sep 07, 2021
Thank you for your insights! I’ve read the conditions nung visa ito sabi,
If you hold a subclass 491 visa, the area must have been on the list of designated regional areas on the date we granted your visa. So, it can be any states? I just need to write down letter and justify that i might move to another states? Correct me if im wrong
Joined: Feb 13, 2022
Hi. Any 491 grants lately po? Need encouragement and motivation lang po sana. Huhu. Sorry to vent out here parang nakakabad vibes lang kase nababasa ko sa fb groups. Hehe. God bless to everyone waiting for their visa grants. 🤎
Posts: 567Member
Joined: Mar 09, 2018
The nominating state government would generally require you to make a commitment of residing and working in the designated area of which you were nominated.
Just ask permission if they allow you in writing and provide justufiable reasons why do you want to transfer in another state. Provide them basis. Syempre magstay ka muna ng ilang months para majustify mo.
Pag pumayag sila. Okay. Para you are in a safe side kung magapply sa future visa.
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
Hi everyone, meron po ba nagsubmit ng direct application to a regional RDA in NSW? Anong regional area po ang pinili nyo and why? Saan po kaya doon ang medyo malapit sa Sydney na Suburb good for families?
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: Nov 04, 2022
How long has it been since you applied? Yung nakalagay kasi sa website is longest yung 12 months, so kami yun na yung sinet namin na expectation.
491 Visa: Human Resource Adviser - 223111 (80 points) | Age: 15 | English: 10 | Work: 15 | Education : 15 | Partner : 10 | Nomination: 15
09 Aug 2016 - VETASSESS Initial, Positive
03 Jan 2020 - VETASSESS Reassessment, Positive
29 Jan 2020 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 65 pts
10 Feb 2020 - IELTS, Proficient
15 Feb 2020 - EOI updated - 75 pts
18 Jan 2022 - VETASSESS Renewal
14 Oct 2022 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 80 pts
10 Nov 2022 - Pre-invite received from NSW, applied on the same day
18 Nov 2022 - NSW Nomination approved
21 Nov 2022 - 491 Visa Lodged
22 Nov 2022 - Submitted Forms 80 and 1221
25 Nov 2022 - Medical exam and Biometrics
6 Dec 2022 - Additional medical check requested for 1 dependent
3 Jan 2023 - Complete health clearance
5 Jun 2023 - Immi Assessment Commenced email received
20 Jul 2023 - Visa Grant
Joined: Sep 07, 2021
Hello po! Recently lang po, Pero onshore po ako. Kayo po kelan?
Joined: Sep 07, 2021
Got it!! Thank you. Magstay din talaga muna ako sa WA for now.
Joined: Dec 16, 2022
Need help please.
Joined: Mar 25, 2021
Interesting read:
https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/it-security-specialist-still-waiting-for-visa-decision-after-30-months-20221104-p5bvml
Software Engineer (261313) - Offshore
85/90/100
TIMELINE
10 May 2021 - Submitted ACS Assessment
11 May 2021 - PTE Exam & Result L(90) R(90) S(90) W(90)
07 Jun 2021 - Positive ACS Assessment
07 Jun 2021 - Created EOI (Any)
15 Nov 2022 - Received SA 491 Pre-invite
16 Nov 2022 - Created EOI (VIC) and ROI
19 Nov 2022 - Created EOI (NSW)
27 Nov 2022 - Submitted SA 491 Nomination Application
08 Dec 2022 - Received ITA for SA 491
09 Dec 2022 - Created EOI (189)
05 Jan 2023 - Received VIC 190 Pre-invite
05 Jan 2023 - Submitted VIC 190 Nomination Application
09 Jan 2023 - Received ITA for VIC 190
10 Jan 2023 - Received NSW 190 Pre-invite
17 Feb 2023 - Lodged VIC 190 Visa Application
24 Feb 2023 - Health Clearance Uploaded
16 Oct 2023 - Received Assessment Commencement Email
22 Dec 2023 - VISA GRANTED
Joined: Aug 16, 2022
Need Help po. Can i create 2 491 EOIs for WA? 1 for State Nomination and 1 for Family Sponsored?
Posts: 124Member
Joined: Nov 20, 2018
G'day! Question lang po how to start. . PR na po ako sa Oz for almost 4years now.
My brother is a registered Nurse sa Philippines and he's currently working in Germany. Di nya naPassed yung language exam, so I suggest to him dito na lang sya sa Australia. I've checked the 491 pwede namin sya maSponsored. Im living now in Brisbane and planning to move in regional areas like GCoast.
So how can we start po, any suggestions kung ano2 mga dapat namin iready & /or iprocess.
And do u think ok yung 491 visa. Or better of magStudent sya. Or mag 189 or 190?
Thank u
Posts: 124Member
Joined: Nov 20, 2018
Btw 34yrs old na po yung brother ko. And may more than 10yrs experience nang Nurse sa Philippines. And mag 1yr palang sya sa Germany.
Joined: Nov 04, 2022
Not sure if eligible sya for 491 FS if plan nyo pa lang lumipat to Gold Coast. He might have better chances sa 189 and 190. Kung nurse naman I'm sure kasama yan sa priority occupations.
491 Visa: Human Resource Adviser - 223111 (80 points) | Age: 15 | English: 10 | Work: 15 | Education : 15 | Partner : 10 | Nomination: 15
09 Aug 2016 - VETASSESS Initial, Positive
03 Jan 2020 - VETASSESS Reassessment, Positive
29 Jan 2020 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 65 pts
10 Feb 2020 - IELTS, Proficient
15 Feb 2020 - EOI updated - 75 pts
18 Jan 2022 - VETASSESS Renewal
14 Oct 2022 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 80 pts
10 Nov 2022 - Pre-invite received from NSW, applied on the same day
18 Nov 2022 - NSW Nomination approved
21 Nov 2022 - 491 Visa Lodged
22 Nov 2022 - Submitted Forms 80 and 1221
25 Nov 2022 - Medical exam and Biometrics
6 Dec 2022 - Additional medical check requested for 1 dependent
3 Jan 2023 - Complete health clearance
5 Jun 2023 - Immi Assessment Commenced email received
20 Jul 2023 - Visa Grant
Joined: Apr 14, 2021
Hello po sa lahat, sana pi meron mkatulong, nasa lodging na po ako pero di ko po ako mka proceed kc may mga errors but I checked wla nman po akong na missed na i tick or sagotan.. meron po ba nka experience nito? Patulong naman po
Posts: 152Member
Joined: Dec 15, 2020
Hello everyone,
question, sino po dito ang nag process thru agent visa fee? pano nyo po binayaran ang visa nyo?
we are going to use our credit card and ang sabi ni Agent kelangan namin ibigay ang photo front and back ng credit card sa kanya? ok lang ba yun? or kung yun ba ang tamang process ng mga agent? or dapat ba kami ang mag bayad direct sa Immi bigyan nya lang kami ng link?
Posts: 152Member
Joined: Dec 15, 2020
@RheaMARN1171933 I would like to ask for your advise Ms. Rhea, how do you process for the visa fees of your clients if they are using their credit cards? tama po ba give card info front and back ?
Posts: 152Member
Joined: Dec 15, 2020
meron po ba nakapagtry maglodge without Singapore Police Clearance? allowed po ba ng immi system to skip this portion then nakapag lodge?
Posts: 364Member
Joined: Mar 23, 2020
Lahat ng police clearance ko - 3 countries, di pa ready nung nag lodge ako. So to follow sila kahit naka lodge na ung visa. pwede ka mag attach ng docs after mag lodge.
ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural Draftsperson
Location at the time of application: Offshore (Tokyo Japan) / DIY
2020-Mar : Vetassess submission - Priority processing
2020-Apr : Vetassess positive assessment - 5+ years employment
2020-Jun 25 : First take PTE-A Tokyo - Superior
2020-Jun : SkillSelect EOI lodge - 190/491 : 90/100 points
2020 : Covid happened...
2020-Aug : Job Offer - Ireland, Critical Skills Employment Permit path
2020-Oct : Ireland Work permit granted
2020-Oct : EOI auto updated due to age score dedcution - 190/491 : 85/95
2020-Nov 18 : Ireland Employment Visa application
2020-Nov 25 : Ireland work visa approved
2020-Dec 26 : Moved to Dublin from Tokyo
2022-Jun : EOI expired. New EOI lodged with no change in score
2022-Aug : VIC opened for offshore. Lodged ROI for VIC
2022-Sep : NSW opened for offshore. Created new EOI for NSW only
2022-Sep : Removed 491 in my EOI. Only considering 190 for now
2022-Nov 10 : Irish Stamp 4 status approved
2022-Nov 29 : Received pre-ITA from NSW. Yay!
2022-Nov 30 : Received nomination from NSW
2023-Jan 13 : Visa 190 lodged
2023-Feb 21 : Medicals
2023-Feb 29 : Medicals cleared
2023-Mar 15 : Japan PCC uploaded. Officially waiting for grant : )
2023-Nov 23 : NSW 190 granted!
Posts: 152Member
Joined: Dec 15, 2020
Thank u po for your reply, as per my agent when we asked then to lodge even walang police clearance, her response was "this is not possible at this stage as the syatem will not allow us to proceed with tje submission of the application. If we try to override this - your application might be refused" 😔
Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
Your agent said that? Police clearance is not required kaagad (either you follow it up after lodgment yourself or you wait for case officer request), so you should be able to lodge your application without it. My agent did that. My agent even advised against getting a police clearance agad eh, so we lodged without it at first then sinunod ko na lang shortly after lodging.
212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW
2020
December 5: Started consulting with agents
2021
March 5: Hiatus
2022
February 28: Resumed my application
June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW
2023
January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
March 13: Medicals
March 17: Police clearance
March 21: Medicals cleared
April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
October 16: Received commencement email
December 28: PR VISA GRANT