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Posts: 335Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
How do you compare living in sg and AU in terms of racism. In my opinion, sa sg so far almost 99.9% no racism.
Joined: Nov 26, 2021
Hello, good evening po
Anyone here who recently had their medical sa SATA AMK? Gaano po katagal bago nyo nakuha yung results? and ano po yung mga ginawa sa Medical Exam na part? Thank you.
PTE: 12 December 2022
EOI Submission: 11 January 2023
NSW 190 Pre-Invite: **25 January 2023
**Submitted Documents: 31 January 2023
NSW Nomination Approval: ** 1 February 2023
**Visa Lodgment: 21 February 202
Medical Exam: 4 March 2023
**Medical Results Submission: ** 6 March 2023
**Medical Clearance: ** 7 March 2023
Joined: Dec 21, 2021
Hello ask ko lang pano po ginawa niyo sa form 80 International travel / movements
kasama ba ang Singapore sa international movements na nadeclare niyo?
POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE
ANZSCO Code : 261311 - Analyst Programmer
Points : 65
Age : 25 | Education : 15 | Work : 10| English IELTS : 0 | State/Territory Nomination: 15
Main Applicant : Husband
Location : SG
****TIMELINE****
2024
Jan-09-2024 - 491 SA Visa Grant
2023
May 01, 2023 - PCC submitted
Apr 13, 2023 Lodged Visa 491 SA (65 pts)
Feb 27, 2023 - 491 SA State Nomination Approval and ITA from Skillselect
Jan 24, 2023 - SA Nomination Submitted
Jan 12, 2023 -Pre Invite (SA 491)
Jan 04, 2023 - EOI for 491 SA
2022
Dec 2022 - Positive Results on ACS
Sep 2022 : ACS Application Submitted
2021
Dec 2021 - Signed Service Agreement with Migration Agent
Sep 2021 - Main applicant IELTS
Joined: Dec 21, 2021
Hello meron ba nagtry kumuha ng police clearance before hingin ng CO? sa site kasi ng COC need ng Letter from Overseas Authority, ano yung ginamit niyo dito
POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE
ANZSCO Code : 261311 - Analyst Programmer
Points : 65
Age : 25 | Education : 15 | Work : 10| English IELTS : 0 | State/Territory Nomination: 15
Main Applicant : Husband
Location : SG
****TIMELINE****
2024
Jan-09-2024 - 491 SA Visa Grant
2023
May 01, 2023 - PCC submitted
Apr 13, 2023 Lodged Visa 491 SA (65 pts)
Feb 27, 2023 - 491 SA State Nomination Approval and ITA from Skillselect
Jan 24, 2023 - SA Nomination Submitted
Jan 12, 2023 -Pre Invite (SA 491)
Jan 04, 2023 - EOI for 491 SA
2022
Dec 2022 - Positive Results on ACS
Sep 2022 : ACS Application Submitted
2021
Dec 2021 - Signed Service Agreement with Migration Agent
Sep 2021 - Main applicant IELTS
Posts: 266Member
Joined: Mar 11, 2021
ITA pwede mo i-attach
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: Mar 13, 2021
Hello po. Anyone moving to Victoria po this month?
Baka meron pupunta sa Wangaratta. π
Joined: Dec 12, 2022
Hello! Just wanna ask for those who already moved to Aussie from SG..
Nag open po ba kau AU online bank account from here to transfer money? Any preparation tips sa mga mag BM soon and for goods above 900 usd - just declare it?
For room rentals, baka naman po meron kau alam na links aside sa airbnb na pwedeng matignan..
I'm moving to Adelaide by July. Thank you so much po!
Posts: 135Member
Joined: Nov 14, 2019
hello @rukawa_11 , ask ko lang, nakapag lodge ka ng visa with out the SG police clearance,? Or any one po na can answer my query.
Possible po kaya na iaattached na lang ung appeal letter for visa lodging then later i attached na lang ung SG police clearance pag meron na.
Sa ngayon po kasi nakapag appeal na ko, pero mukang matagal ang release ngayon ng SG Police clearance.
TIA po sa lahat ng makakasagot πππ
312111 (Architectural Draftsperson) | 190 | 85pts
13 Feb 2024 - Grantedπππ
30 Nov 2023 - Immi Commencement Email
22 Mar 2023 - Uploaded my SG police clearance
21 Mar 2023 - Reflected on my immiaccount that medical is cleared, no further action required.
18 Mar 2023 - Completed my Medical SATA AMK (277sgd all). Required booking appointment before going to clinic.
16 Mar 2023 - SPC appeal approved. I did the payment (55sgd) the same day and booked for fingerprint schedule. First booking was 11 April. But, I did refresh for hours to get an early slot. I was very lucky i got it by 22 Mar.
11 Mar 2023 -Visa Lodge without Singapore Police Clearance (as under appeal pa).
09 Mar 2023 - Submitted appeal for Singapore Police Clearance
09 Mar 2023 - Invitation to Apply
15 Feb 2023 - submitted documents and pay 300aud
15 Feb 2023 - Pre Invite NSW SC 190
29 Jan 2023 - Resubmission of EOI & ROI because of skill assessment renewal
13 Aug 2022 - EOI Submission
Posts: 108Member
Joined: Jun 21, 2020
Yes po, ganun po ginawa namin. ππ»
2014-01 - Start of my dream to work and live in Australia with my family but was put on hold
2019-11 - Applied for SG PR
2020-04 - SG PR Rejected. Finally decided to pursue Australia dream.
2020-11/12 - Started to compile my documents again and EA submission
2021-02 - PTE Exam, 90 Overall Score. Thank you Lord!
2021-02 - EA Submission (Civil Engineer), Fast Track
2021-04 - Additional docs requested
2021-04 - Positive Assessment received. Thank you Lord!
2021-04 - Spouse PTE Exam
2021-04 - EOI Lodge (189/80, 190/85)
2022-10 - ITA 189 received on 6th Oct (Thank you Lord)
2022-10-14 Lodged Visa 189
2022-10-19 SPC submitted
2022-11-10 NBI submitted
2022-11-26 Medical Cleared
2023-01-24 Grant Received
Praying for the best and for everyone this year!
Posts: 135Member
Joined: Nov 14, 2019
Thank you po sa pag sagot ... i lodge ko na din visa ko, attached ko na lang muna appeal letter...
Pero later on po ba may option pa na magdagdag ng attachment for SG Police clearance??
Salamat po uli sa sasagot
312111 (Architectural Draftsperson) | 190 | 85pts
13 Feb 2024 - Grantedπππ
30 Nov 2023 - Immi Commencement Email
22 Mar 2023 - Uploaded my SG police clearance
21 Mar 2023 - Reflected on my immiaccount that medical is cleared, no further action required.
18 Mar 2023 - Completed my Medical SATA AMK (277sgd all). Required booking appointment before going to clinic.
16 Mar 2023 - SPC appeal approved. I did the payment (55sgd) the same day and booked for fingerprint schedule. First booking was 11 April. But, I did refresh for hours to get an early slot. I was very lucky i got it by 22 Mar.
11 Mar 2023 -Visa Lodge without Singapore Police Clearance (as under appeal pa).
09 Mar 2023 - Submitted appeal for Singapore Police Clearance
09 Mar 2023 - Invitation to Apply
15 Feb 2023 - submitted documents and pay 300aud
15 Feb 2023 - Pre Invite NSW SC 190
29 Jan 2023 - Resubmission of EOI & ROI because of skill assessment renewal
13 Aug 2022 - EOI Submission
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Jan 12, 2023
Hello, yes nakapag-lodge ako ng wala pang SG COC. Meron naman option later on dun sa portal to upload it once makuha mo na yung clearance. Mejo matagal nga ngayon marami na ata kasing aalis dito sa SG haha. Pero wag ka rin pala magrely sa text or email nila, i-check mo mismo sa website nila yung status kasi yung sakin late sila nagemail pero matagal na palang appoved yung appeal ko pagcheck ko sa status.
MY ROAD TO AUSTRALIAN PR
Nominated Occupation: Architectural Draftsperson - ANZSCO 312111 (Offshore)
2020
Jan 20: Since Iβm DIYing it, I started researching and learning the whole process.
Feb 22: VETASSESS β I started gathering all required documents.
Apr 25: VETASSESS β I finished gathering all my documents. I created my account and started filling up the Skills Assessment for General Occupation Application.
Apr 29: VETASSESS β I double-checked my documents. I started uploading the required documents. I decided not to include my first work in the Philippines because I donβt have payment evidence of it. I didnβt include my 1st work in Singapore as well because I donβt have a Certificate of Employment from that job.
Apr 30: VETASSESS β I double-checked my documents for the last time.
May 01: VETASSESS β I successfully submitted my online assessment for Architectural Draftsperson. Total amount paid is AUD$ 880 (SGD$ 842.66) Crossing my fingers that the outcome will be positive.
May 05: VETASSESS β My application status was lodged.
Jul 12: VETASSESS β After 11 weeks, the results came out and it was Positive. Number of years assessed positively was 9.63 which is equivalent to 15 points in EOI.
Jul 25: IELTS β I finally booked my IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 365. My test date was Aug 16, 2020.
Aug 16: IELTS β It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
Aug 21: IELTS β My test results came out. L: 9.0 R: 7.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
Aug 22: EOI β I finally submitted my Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect for NSW Visa 190.
My points breakdown:
Age: 25
English Language Ability: 10
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Total: 70 points
*Invitation rounds for NSW nomination under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) are currently closed. Iβm expecting that this may take a while because of the pandemic and the current situation in Australia. I just have to wait for the federal governmentβs advice on when it will open again.
2022
Jul 5: IELTS β Since my IELTS exam result was expiring on Aug 16, 2022, I booked my 2nd IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 378. My test date was on Jul 17, 2022. I didnβt know at that time that Australia is accepting its validity for 3 years. But I was able to use it as well for my Canada PR application.
Jul 17: IELTS β It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
Jul 20: IELTS β My test results came out. L: 8.0 R: 9.0 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
Jul 25: EOI β I received a notice that my EOI is expiring on August 23, 2022, so I had to resubmit it.
Aug 23: EOI β My Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect expired after 2 years.
Aug 25: EOI β I submitted my new Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.
My points breakdown:
Age: 25
English Language Ability: 10
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Total: 70 points
*Invitation rounds for NSW nominations under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) were still closed. Itβs expected to open in November 2022. I hope I get invited before my birthday because I will lose points during an age milestone on December.
Sep 09: EOI β After a long wait, NSWβs Skilled Visa Nomination Program finally opened. However, my skill points for my nominated occupation didnβt meet the minimum points required which is 90. I only had 70 points. I updated my EOI and changed my preferred state to Victoria, which only requires a minimum of 65 points. I then created an account in the Live In Melbourne portal and submitted my Registration of Interest (ROI).
Dec XX: EOI β My points went down to 60 points due to an age milestone and I am now not qualified for at EOI in the Australian Skillselect. My only hope is to get higher points in my English exam to get back in the pool. I withdrew my EOI and ROI in Victoria.
Dec19: β I booked my PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 367.11). My exam date was on Dec 30, 2022.
Dec 30: PTE β I took the PTE Academic English Test. My test results came out the same day: L: 84 R:84 S: 90 W: 75. I didnβt get the scores that I needed to achieve Superior English.
Dec 31: PTE β I booked another PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 361.28). My exam date was on Jan 09, 2023.
2023
Jan 09: PTE β It was my test day. The results came out on the same day: L: 90 R:85 S: 90 W: 80. I finally got the points that I needed to get Superior level of English.
Jan 10: EOI β I lodged my EOI for NSW Visa 190 and was able to reach 70 points again to qualify for an invitation. By this time, the minimum points for all occupations were already removed by NSW.
Jan 12: PTE β Booked my wifeβs PTE English Test for USD$ 291.60 (SGD$ 401.85). Her exam date was on Jan 20, 2023.
Jan 20: PTE β It was my wifeβs test day. The results came out on the same day. She got a Competent English result which is additional 5 points on my EOI for Partnerβs Qualifications (English).
Jan 21: EOI β I updated my NSW 190 EOI. I now have 75 points.
My points breakdown:
Age: 15
English Language Ability: 20
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Partner Qualification (English): 5
Total: 75 points
Jan 24: EOI β I finally received a pre-invite to apply for visa 190 nomination from NSW! We were super-duper happy! Weβre on cloud 9! Tears of joy!
Feb 03: EOI β Submitted documents required for NSW nomination visa subclass 190. I paid AUD$ 300 (SGD$ 290.73) for the application fee.
Feb 06: EOI β I finally received the Invitation to Apply (ITA) letter for NSW Visa 190! Wohoo!
Feb 13: Visa 190 lodged. I paid AUD$ 7523.88 (family of 3) with surcharge for the visa application fee. Praying that the visa processing and grants start to speed up.
Feb 13: EOI β Withdrew all my other EOIs to other states.
Feb 13: COC β I applied for eAppeal for Singapore Police Certificate of Clearance (COC).
Feb 14: NBI β My wife applied for her NBI Clearance.
Feb 21: COC β My eAppeal was approved. I paid SGD$ 55 for my COC application.
Feb 22: COC β Booked my appointment for fingerprinting on Mar 13, 2023.
Feb 22: Health Assessment β Booked our medical on Mar 13, 2023.
Mar 03: NBI β My wife finally received her NBI Clearance.
Mar 13: Health Assessment β Medical done at SATA AMK. Main applicant: SGD$ 241.90, Spouse: SGD$ 241.90, Child (6 years old): SGD$ 430.05 It cost us a total of SGD$ 913.35 for a family of 3.
Mar 13: COC β Fingerprinting and collection of SG COC.
Mar 14: Health Assessment β Status in ImmiAccount: Examinations in progress
Mar 14: COC & NBI β Uploaded my SG COC and my wifeβs NBI Clearance.
Mar 15: Health Assessment β Status in ImmiAccount: Health Clearance Provided
May 05: NBI β I applied for my NBI Clearance in the Philippines.
May 19: NBI β I received my NBI Clearance.
May 22: NBI β I uploaded my NBI Clearance to my ImmiAccount.
Oct 10: ImmiAccount β I received s56 requesting for Form 80 from me and my wife. Status in ImmiAccount: Initial assessment.
Oct 16: ImmiAccount - Submitted our Form 80. Status in ImmiAccount: Further assessment.
2024
Feb 08: GOLDEN GRANT! Thank you Lord!
Posts: 135Member
Joined: Nov 14, 2019
Sa wakas, nakapg lodge din, iattached ko na lang SPC pag lumabas na result. Maraming salamat po @rukawa_11 @Rizza ..
waiting status again.. ang next na is BIG MOVE!!! (manifesting)
312111 (Architectural Draftsperson) | 190 | 85pts
13 Feb 2024 - Grantedπππ
30 Nov 2023 - Immi Commencement Email
22 Mar 2023 - Uploaded my SG police clearance
21 Mar 2023 - Reflected on my immiaccount that medical is cleared, no further action required.
18 Mar 2023 - Completed my Medical SATA AMK (277sgd all). Required booking appointment before going to clinic.
16 Mar 2023 - SPC appeal approved. I did the payment (55sgd) the same day and booked for fingerprint schedule. First booking was 11 April. But, I did refresh for hours to get an early slot. I was very lucky i got it by 22 Mar.
11 Mar 2023 -Visa Lodge without Singapore Police Clearance (as under appeal pa).
09 Mar 2023 - Submitted appeal for Singapore Police Clearance
09 Mar 2023 - Invitation to Apply
15 Feb 2023 - submitted documents and pay 300aud
15 Feb 2023 - Pre Invite NSW SC 190
29 Jan 2023 - Resubmission of EOI & ROI because of skill assessment renewal
13 Aug 2022 - EOI Submission
Joined: Mar 13, 2021
Hello po. Idedeclare po ba unused shoes, bags and jewelries AU customs?
Posts: 335Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
Sa mga nakapag BM, roughly magkano rate ng shipping per m3? Say yung mga bulky item/heavy.
Bikes, speakers, piano, clothes, tv, amps, coffee machines
Parang mas madali kasi dalahin kesa benta patapon tapos wala naman mabibili ng patapon price π€£
Posts: 135Member
Joined: Nov 14, 2019
Pahabol po na tanong.. gaano ka katagal nag hintay para maapprove ang appeal? last thursday pa ko nag hihintay sa appeal, hanggang ngayon wala pa din . hindi ko alam kung need ko na sila tawagan
312111 (Architectural Draftsperson) | 190 | 85pts
13 Feb 2024 - Grantedπππ
30 Nov 2023 - Immi Commencement Email
22 Mar 2023 - Uploaded my SG police clearance
21 Mar 2023 - Reflected on my immiaccount that medical is cleared, no further action required.
18 Mar 2023 - Completed my Medical SATA AMK (277sgd all). Required booking appointment before going to clinic.
16 Mar 2023 - SPC appeal approved. I did the payment (55sgd) the same day and booked for fingerprint schedule. First booking was 11 April. But, I did refresh for hours to get an early slot. I was very lucky i got it by 22 Mar.
11 Mar 2023 -Visa Lodge without Singapore Police Clearance (as under appeal pa).
09 Mar 2023 - Submitted appeal for Singapore Police Clearance
09 Mar 2023 - Invitation to Apply
15 Feb 2023 - submitted documents and pay 300aud
15 Feb 2023 - Pre Invite NSW SC 190
29 Jan 2023 - Resubmission of EOI & ROI because of skill assessment renewal
13 Aug 2022 - EOI Submission
Posts: 266Member
Joined: Mar 11, 2021
Usually 5 working days, Log-in online to check the status.
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
Posts: 135Member
Joined: Nov 14, 2019
congratulation sayo @IamTim ... makaka BIG MOVE ka na.. hehehe.. san mo balak mag stay? Packing time na... balak nyo ba ipa package mga gamit nyo form SG? nagtry ako hanap ng courier, SG to AU.. ang mahal... hehe
Antayin ko na lang response nila this week. sana maging ok na din..
312111 (Architectural Draftsperson) | 190 | 85pts
13 Feb 2024 - Grantedπππ
30 Nov 2023 - Immi Commencement Email
22 Mar 2023 - Uploaded my SG police clearance
21 Mar 2023 - Reflected on my immiaccount that medical is cleared, no further action required.
18 Mar 2023 - Completed my Medical SATA AMK (277sgd all). Required booking appointment before going to clinic.
16 Mar 2023 - SPC appeal approved. I did the payment (55sgd) the same day and booked for fingerprint schedule. First booking was 11 April. But, I did refresh for hours to get an early slot. I was very lucky i got it by 22 Mar.
11 Mar 2023 -Visa Lodge without Singapore Police Clearance (as under appeal pa).
09 Mar 2023 - Submitted appeal for Singapore Police Clearance
09 Mar 2023 - Invitation to Apply
15 Feb 2023 - submitted documents and pay 300aud
15 Feb 2023 - Pre Invite NSW SC 190
29 Jan 2023 - Resubmission of EOI & ROI because of skill assessment renewal
13 Aug 2022 - EOI Submission
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Jan 12, 2023
chineck mo na online? kasi yung sakin nauna ko nakita online nung chineck ko then saka lang dumating yung email. 8 days yung sakin.
MY ROAD TO AUSTRALIAN PR
Nominated Occupation: Architectural Draftsperson - ANZSCO 312111 (Offshore)
2020
Jan 20: Since Iβm DIYing it, I started researching and learning the whole process.
Feb 22: VETASSESS β I started gathering all required documents.
Apr 25: VETASSESS β I finished gathering all my documents. I created my account and started filling up the Skills Assessment for General Occupation Application.
Apr 29: VETASSESS β I double-checked my documents. I started uploading the required documents. I decided not to include my first work in the Philippines because I donβt have payment evidence of it. I didnβt include my 1st work in Singapore as well because I donβt have a Certificate of Employment from that job.
Apr 30: VETASSESS β I double-checked my documents for the last time.
May 01: VETASSESS β I successfully submitted my online assessment for Architectural Draftsperson. Total amount paid is AUD$ 880 (SGD$ 842.66) Crossing my fingers that the outcome will be positive.
May 05: VETASSESS β My application status was lodged.
Jul 12: VETASSESS β After 11 weeks, the results came out and it was Positive. Number of years assessed positively was 9.63 which is equivalent to 15 points in EOI.
Jul 25: IELTS β I finally booked my IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 365. My test date was Aug 16, 2020.
Aug 16: IELTS β It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
Aug 21: IELTS β My test results came out. L: 9.0 R: 7.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
Aug 22: EOI β I finally submitted my Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect for NSW Visa 190.
My points breakdown:
Age: 25
English Language Ability: 10
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Total: 70 points
*Invitation rounds for NSW nomination under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) are currently closed. Iβm expecting that this may take a while because of the pandemic and the current situation in Australia. I just have to wait for the federal governmentβs advice on when it will open again.
2022
Jul 5: IELTS β Since my IELTS exam result was expiring on Aug 16, 2022, I booked my 2nd IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 378. My test date was on Jul 17, 2022. I didnβt know at that time that Australia is accepting its validity for 3 years. But I was able to use it as well for my Canada PR application.
Jul 17: IELTS β It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
Jul 20: IELTS β My test results came out. L: 8.0 R: 9.0 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
Jul 25: EOI β I received a notice that my EOI is expiring on August 23, 2022, so I had to resubmit it.
Aug 23: EOI β My Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect expired after 2 years.
Aug 25: EOI β I submitted my new Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.
My points breakdown:
Age: 25
English Language Ability: 10
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Total: 70 points
*Invitation rounds for NSW nominations under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) were still closed. Itβs expected to open in November 2022. I hope I get invited before my birthday because I will lose points during an age milestone on December.
Sep 09: EOI β After a long wait, NSWβs Skilled Visa Nomination Program finally opened. However, my skill points for my nominated occupation didnβt meet the minimum points required which is 90. I only had 70 points. I updated my EOI and changed my preferred state to Victoria, which only requires a minimum of 65 points. I then created an account in the Live In Melbourne portal and submitted my Registration of Interest (ROI).
Dec XX: EOI β My points went down to 60 points due to an age milestone and I am now not qualified for at EOI in the Australian Skillselect. My only hope is to get higher points in my English exam to get back in the pool. I withdrew my EOI and ROI in Victoria.
Dec19: β I booked my PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 367.11). My exam date was on Dec 30, 2022.
Dec 30: PTE β I took the PTE Academic English Test. My test results came out the same day: L: 84 R:84 S: 90 W: 75. I didnβt get the scores that I needed to achieve Superior English.
Dec 31: PTE β I booked another PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 361.28). My exam date was on Jan 09, 2023.
2023
Jan 09: PTE β It was my test day. The results came out on the same day: L: 90 R:85 S: 90 W: 80. I finally got the points that I needed to get Superior level of English.
Jan 10: EOI β I lodged my EOI for NSW Visa 190 and was able to reach 70 points again to qualify for an invitation. By this time, the minimum points for all occupations were already removed by NSW.
Jan 12: PTE β Booked my wifeβs PTE English Test for USD$ 291.60 (SGD$ 401.85). Her exam date was on Jan 20, 2023.
Jan 20: PTE β It was my wifeβs test day. The results came out on the same day. She got a Competent English result which is additional 5 points on my EOI for Partnerβs Qualifications (English).
Jan 21: EOI β I updated my NSW 190 EOI. I now have 75 points.
My points breakdown:
Age: 15
English Language Ability: 20
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Partner Qualification (English): 5
Total: 75 points
Jan 24: EOI β I finally received a pre-invite to apply for visa 190 nomination from NSW! We were super-duper happy! Weβre on cloud 9! Tears of joy!
Feb 03: EOI β Submitted documents required for NSW nomination visa subclass 190. I paid AUD$ 300 (SGD$ 290.73) for the application fee.
Feb 06: EOI β I finally received the Invitation to Apply (ITA) letter for NSW Visa 190! Wohoo!
Feb 13: Visa 190 lodged. I paid AUD$ 7523.88 (family of 3) with surcharge for the visa application fee. Praying that the visa processing and grants start to speed up.
Feb 13: EOI β Withdrew all my other EOIs to other states.
Feb 13: COC β I applied for eAppeal for Singapore Police Certificate of Clearance (COC).
Feb 14: NBI β My wife applied for her NBI Clearance.
Feb 21: COC β My eAppeal was approved. I paid SGD$ 55 for my COC application.
Feb 22: COC β Booked my appointment for fingerprinting on Mar 13, 2023.
Feb 22: Health Assessment β Booked our medical on Mar 13, 2023.
Mar 03: NBI β My wife finally received her NBI Clearance.
Mar 13: Health Assessment β Medical done at SATA AMK. Main applicant: SGD$ 241.90, Spouse: SGD$ 241.90, Child (6 years old): SGD$ 430.05 It cost us a total of SGD$ 913.35 for a family of 3.
Mar 13: COC β Fingerprinting and collection of SG COC.
Mar 14: Health Assessment β Status in ImmiAccount: Examinations in progress
Mar 14: COC & NBI β Uploaded my SG COC and my wifeβs NBI Clearance.
Mar 15: Health Assessment β Status in ImmiAccount: Health Clearance Provided
May 05: NBI β I applied for my NBI Clearance in the Philippines.
May 19: NBI β I received my NBI Clearance.
May 22: NBI β I uploaded my NBI Clearance to my ImmiAccount.
Oct 10: ImmiAccount β I received s56 requesting for Form 80 from me and my wife. Status in ImmiAccount: Initial assessment.
Oct 16: ImmiAccount - Submitted our Form 80. Status in ImmiAccount: Further assessment.
2024
Feb 08: GOLDEN GRANT! Thank you Lord!
Posts: 266Member
Joined: Mar 11, 2021
Hello, Nakapack na po haha. Bali iuwi ko sa Pinas mga gamit using balikbayan box tapos mga gamit ko naman na dadalhin sa AU ilagay ko sa 2~3 na malaking duffle bag.
May work na rin na nagantay po sa Sydney.
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
Posts: 135Member
Joined: Nov 14, 2019
woow.. hehe, nagapply ka while here in SG?
312111 (Architectural Draftsperson) | 190 | 85pts
13 Feb 2024 - Grantedπππ
30 Nov 2023 - Immi Commencement Email
22 Mar 2023 - Uploaded my SG police clearance
21 Mar 2023 - Reflected on my immiaccount that medical is cleared, no further action required.
18 Mar 2023 - Completed my Medical SATA AMK (277sgd all). Required booking appointment before going to clinic.
16 Mar 2023 - SPC appeal approved. I did the payment (55sgd) the same day and booked for fingerprint schedule. First booking was 11 April. But, I did refresh for hours to get an early slot. I was very lucky i got it by 22 Mar.
11 Mar 2023 -Visa Lodge without Singapore Police Clearance (as under appeal pa).
09 Mar 2023 - Submitted appeal for Singapore Police Clearance
09 Mar 2023 - Invitation to Apply
15 Feb 2023 - submitted documents and pay 300aud
15 Feb 2023 - Pre Invite NSW SC 190
29 Jan 2023 - Resubmission of EOI & ROI because of skill assessment renewal
13 Aug 2022 - EOI Submission
Posts: 135Member
Joined: Nov 14, 2019
huh? more than a week ang appeal.. super tagal pala ngayon..
thank you
312111 (Architectural Draftsperson) | 190 | 85pts
13 Feb 2024 - Grantedπππ
30 Nov 2023 - Immi Commencement Email
22 Mar 2023 - Uploaded my SG police clearance
21 Mar 2023 - Reflected on my immiaccount that medical is cleared, no further action required.
18 Mar 2023 - Completed my Medical SATA AMK (277sgd all). Required booking appointment before going to clinic.
16 Mar 2023 - SPC appeal approved. I did the payment (55sgd) the same day and booked for fingerprint schedule. First booking was 11 April. But, I did refresh for hours to get an early slot. I was very lucky i got it by 22 Mar.
11 Mar 2023 -Visa Lodge without Singapore Police Clearance (as under appeal pa).
09 Mar 2023 - Submitted appeal for Singapore Police Clearance
09 Mar 2023 - Invitation to Apply
15 Feb 2023 - submitted documents and pay 300aud
15 Feb 2023 - Pre Invite NSW SC 190
29 Jan 2023 - Resubmission of EOI & ROI because of skill assessment renewal
13 Aug 2022 - EOI Submission
Posts: 266Member
Joined: Mar 11, 2021
Referral po ng friend.
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
Posts: 152Member
Joined: Dec 15, 2020
Question po, pano ba mag follow up sa SPF para sa COC.. may landline po ba sila na pwede tawagan for follow ups. Naka uwi na kami ng Pinas at nakapag send kami ng firngerprinting Last March 2 thru DHL at naka lagay naman receive nila kaso two weeks waiting na kami for the result. gusto ko na mag call for follow up. pwede kaya sila matawagan or maghihintay lang talaga ako sa result nila.
Posts: 14Member
Joined: Oct 07, 2021
Try nyo po ito tawagan +6564358277/+65573985 and email: [email protected]
Dyan po kmi tumawag and email para magfollow-up and expedite ng COC. Sobrang hirap po kc nila tlga contakin once lng may sumagot sa call ng husband ko then after that naexpedite nmn ang approval nmen.
Posts: 6Member
Joined: Mar 15, 2023
Hello guys,
Aside sa payslip, sapat na po ba yung NOA from IRAS as one of the payment evidence?
Thanks in advance!
Posts: 152Member
Joined: Dec 15, 2020
Thank you so much po for sharing. eemail ko na agad baka sakali nga po ma expedite.
Joined: Mar 13, 2022
Question po para sa mga di umuuwi sa Pinas, ano nilagay nyo sa VISA application for "National identity card"?
Yung lumang UMID ba or Mag "NO" na lang ako kasi di ako nakakuha ng bagong Philsys one id.
Posts: 1,014Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
Mas maganda kung merong name ng company, I believe yung NOA from IRAS has none.
I suggest you use IRAS Form IR8A. Para syang 2316 sa PH. Andyan lahat ng details ng employer, and your income for the year. My employer issues it to me yearly.
DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!
"We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams." - Les Brown
261312 (Developer Programmer) - Main | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Wife
189 (95), 190 (100)
2023
14 Nov | BIG MOVE
01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
--- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side ---
19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!
2022 - Pandemic Eases Off
17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
15 Nov | Medical Test
03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn
03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!!
31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC
26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!!
21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW
21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired
2021 - Pandemic Still
25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189
2020 - Pandemic
19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC
30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed
09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior)
19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired
2019
24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired
2018
--- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!
Posts: 108Member
Joined: Jun 21, 2020
Ako po sinama ko bank statements tapos hinighlight ko ung company name.
2014-01 - Start of my dream to work and live in Australia with my family but was put on hold
2019-11 - Applied for SG PR
2020-04 - SG PR Rejected. Finally decided to pursue Australia dream.
2020-11/12 - Started to compile my documents again and EA submission
2021-02 - PTE Exam, 90 Overall Score. Thank you Lord!
2021-02 - EA Submission (Civil Engineer), Fast Track
2021-04 - Additional docs requested
2021-04 - Positive Assessment received. Thank you Lord!
2021-04 - Spouse PTE Exam
2021-04 - EOI Lodge (189/80, 190/85)
2022-10 - ITA 189 received on 6th Oct (Thank you Lord)
2022-10-14 Lodged Visa 189
2022-10-19 SPC submitted
2022-11-10 NBI submitted
2022-11-26 Medical Cleared
2023-01-24 Grant Received
Praying for the best and for everyone this year!
Posts: 108Member
Joined: Jun 21, 2020
No sinagot ko, wala rin kc ako nung UMID hehehe may list ng countries sa β?β kung alin ung may national ID if I remember, pero may iba naglagay ata. Yung SG FIN sinama nmin as identification doc.
2014-01 - Start of my dream to work and live in Australia with my family but was put on hold
2019-11 - Applied for SG PR
2020-04 - SG PR Rejected. Finally decided to pursue Australia dream.
2020-11/12 - Started to compile my documents again and EA submission
2021-02 - PTE Exam, 90 Overall Score. Thank you Lord!
2021-02 - EA Submission (Civil Engineer), Fast Track
2021-04 - Additional docs requested
2021-04 - Positive Assessment received. Thank you Lord!
2021-04 - Spouse PTE Exam
2021-04 - EOI Lodge (189/80, 190/85)
2022-10 - ITA 189 received on 6th Oct (Thank you Lord)
2022-10-14 Lodged Visa 189
2022-10-19 SPC submitted
2022-11-10 NBI submitted
2022-11-26 Medical Cleared
2023-01-24 Grant Received
Praying for the best and for everyone this year!