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Joined: Oct 22, 2019
Hi Batchmates! Just an update lang po, na CO contact po yung hubs ko now lang to submit form 815 po.
Posts: 691Member
Joined: Aug 16, 2017
@Ellimac sign yan na malapit n po grant mo 🙏
Joined: Sep 01, 2020
wow Advance congratulations naaa agad po! Next na nyan golden email naaaa yeyyy
233512- Mechanical Engineer - SC189
Joined: Oct 22, 2019
Talaga ba sis? Ayokong umasa pero claiming it🥹 sana nga po grant na next para sating lahat🙏🏻
Joined: Oct 22, 2019
Sana mag dilang anghel ka po🥹🫶🏻 Thank God umuusad na po
Posts: 691Member
Joined: Aug 16, 2017
@Ellimac uu sis positive lang lapit n yan kc my CO ka na ackaso mo na agad un form 815.
Posts: 33Member
Joined: Dec 30, 2013
Hi po, anyone here got invited sa 189 with 65 points?
Posts: 972Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2016
naginvite sila last year nung biglaang naginvite ang immi ng offshore candidates. Though once lang nangyari yun kasi back to both offshore/onshore sila after that invite - 85 pts na uli minimum. August ata nangyari ung 65 pts invite.
233411 Electronics Engineer (Age-30, Educ-15,English proficiency-20, NAATI - 5, Single, - 10 Relative sponsorship - 15)
95 pts total
2017
June 3, 2017 = Graduated from College
July 8, 2017 = Took IELTS GT
July 21, 2017 = received IELTS results (LRWS = 8/9/7.5/7)
August 11, 2017 = Lodged EA assessment (Fast track)
September 6, 2017 = Received positive EA assessment, lodged EOI (489 Family sponsored - 60 pts)
September 21, 2017 = Took PTE exam
September 22, 2017 = Received PTE results (LRSW- 90/90/90/90), lodged 189 EOI (60 pts), updated 489 FS EOI (70 pts)
September 26, 2017 = Lodged 190 EOI (NSW) 65 pts
2018
1 year wait... still no EOI invite. Decided to pursue student visa instead
Course: Cert IV and Diploma - Work Health and Safety (DNA Kingston)
October 15, 2018 = offer letter from school
November 8, 2018 = Medical exam (St. Lukes)
November 20, 2018 = Paid for tuition
Novemeber 28, 2018 = Received COE
December 2, 2018 = Lodged visa, after 1 min, granted!
2019
Feb 4 2019 = arrived to Perth
2020
Jan 2020 = Age increased to 30 pts
Jan 20 2020 = Took NAATI
Jan 26 2020 = Results for NAATI (passed) +5 pts
Jan 27 2020 = lodged EOI 491 Family
Feb 10 2020 = invited finally!
Oct 8 2020 = 491 granted
2023
Oct 8 2023 = 191 Lodged
Oct 30 2023 = 191 granted
Joined: Nov 29, 2022
August and october invites po merong mga 65.
Joined: Oct 22, 2019
Will submit later today din 😁 nanginginig pa sis😅
Joined: Dec 03, 2022
_ _> @Ellimac said:
Happy 😃 for you @Ellimac . Isa ka po sa sinusubaybayan kong journey dahil kayo po ang nagopen ng thread na to. Claim nyo na po. Malapit na malapit na yan. Congrats po in adv. 😉🙏🇦🇺
Isaiah 60:22 "When the time is right, I, the Lord, will make it happen"
Surveyor (232212) / 70pts
Nov 06, 2020 - Took PTE Exam (Proficient)
Dec 03, 2020 - Submitted Application for Skill Assessment
Feb 01, 2021 - Successful Skill Assessment
April 12, 2021 - Lodged EOI (189)
May 15, 2021 - PTE Exam for my De-facto (Nagretake din ako kaso same pa rin score. hahaha)
May 18, 2021 - Updated EOI (included my partner in application)
Aug 2022 - Lodged EOIs separately for NSW, VIC, ACT and QLD (491and 190)
Oct 06, 2022 - ITA 189 (Salamat Lord ng marami)
- Withdrawn other EOIs (invited also in ACT but withdrawn)
Nov 18, 2022 - Lodge 189 Visa with my partner as secondary applicant
Dec 01, 2022 - Medical
Dec 06, 2022 - Medical cleared (Me) / Medical deferred (Partner)
Dec 15-17, 2022 - Sputum test (Partner)
Mar 01, 2023 - Sputum results negative / Redo Xray
Mar 20, 2023 - Medical cleared (Partner)
April 18, 2023 - CO contact for my partner to sign Form815 Health Undertaking
April 19, 2023 - Responded to CO / Submitted Form815
Sept 05, 2023 - Granted. Salamat ng marmi LORD.
Joined: Oct 22, 2019
Thank you po!🥰 Manifesting🙏🏻 lahat po tayo magrant na🙏🏻
Joined: Feb 26, 2020
Lapit na yan sis!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Joined: Oct 22, 2019
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Amen sis☺️
Posts: 122Member
Joined: May 25, 2020
FINALLY GOT MY GRANT! (SUBCLASS 189 - PERMANENT)
OCTOBER 6 INVITEE
NO AGENT - OFFSHORE
From planning, dreaming, english exam reviews, sitting in the PTE Room at Trident Tower in makati, gathering of docs and submission for skills assessment. To NBI Appointments, medical in NHS to waiting game! It’s a 4-year journey (including planning)!
Thank you po sa forum na ito. Na naging tambayan for the last couple of years. Journey to BM and Citizenship naman! See you on the next threads!
Few Tips!
*I also submitted Form 80 and 1221. Even without CO asking for it. I submitted these, right after my lodgement/payment where the attachment prompt is shown. I uploaded these under ‘Other Documents’.
*Check all forms EOI, Immiaccount, 80, 1221, and others GAZILLION times before submitting. I remember myself checking all these every time and still finding something erroneous that I didn’t notice from the first checks. Have someone check it too, with fresh eyes.
*Always make your evidence/documentation like passports, and IDs at hand while filling up forms, always check and compare the numbers that are being asked. (e.g. Passport Nos, ID Nos, Addresses, etc)
*Always read the question marks icon for more information.
***Always include your MIDDLE NAME on your FIRST NAMES. **Every single time when you fill up something concerning applications in Au. Buti na lang nabasa ko agad to sa forum, nung may nagbrought up, at buti na lang nasa EOI stage pa lang ako ang waiting pa sa invitation kaya na-edit ko pa.
DIY IS SO SO SO DOABLE. Just equip yourself with knowledge about the visa and the processes. I’ve been reading all these since 2018 to date. I invested my time to study the flow and corners of these processes. It took me just a couple of months to get the job done. Submitted EOI September 11, 2022 and now, visa was granted at 11 April 2023. EXACTLY 7 months from my EOI submission to DHA. Slowlyyyyy but surely.
“If I only had an hour to chop down a tree, I would spend the first 45 minutes sharpening my axe.” – Abraham Lincoln.
Experiences from other forum mates are very very very helpful as well. Thank you for sharing your journey and I am one of those who benefited from it. DIY is doable for those who have simple cases like me. For those who have complex cases, consult registered migration agents/lawyers.
Civil Engineer (Offshore - CALOOCAN, PHILS.)
Subclass 189 - Permanent
TIMELINE
11-09-2022 EOI Lodged (English Test Results, Skills Assessment, All pertinent docs on-hand)
06-10-2022 Invitation To Apply (Subclass 189)
13-11-2022 Visa Application Lodged (Status: Submitted)
14-11-2022 Front Loaded NBI
15-11-2022 Front Loaded Form 80 & 1221
01-12-2022 Medicals Cleared
11-04-2023 Visa Grant (150 days from Visa Lodgement)
RECEIVED TO FINALISED! ☝️☝️☝️☝️
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
Posts: 266Member
Joined: Mar 11, 2021
Congratulations on your visa grant.
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: Oct 22, 2019
Congrats po🥳🥳🥳
Joined: Oct 22, 2019
Hi po, ilan pa po tayong October babies ang waiting? Or kami na lang po ang naiwan?😅
Joined: Apr 13, 2023
Hello po, nag pi fill out po ako ng EOI, balak ko po kasi mag sariling sikap mag lodge ng 189. Pero nung binasa ko po ung 190 prng pwede din sken. Skilled po ako welder. Question ko po. Pwede ko po ba i check ung prehas 189 at 190 baka sakaling sila n ang pipili ng pwede pra sken. (See picture ⬇️)
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
Malapit na to.
232412- Illustrator | Total: 65
2018 Oct- Lodged VETASSESS application
2018 Dec- PTE Test
2018 Dec- Proficient
2019 Mar- VETASSESS Positive Outcome
2019 Jun- Created EOI for NSW
2019 Jun- Applied SA 489
2019 Aug- Invitation to apply from SA 489
2019 Aug- Lodge Visa Application SA 489
2019 Sep 09- Medical
2019 Sep 11- Medical deferred
2019 Oct 19- Start TB treatment
2019 Oct 21- Pre-invite from NSW 190
2019 Oct 26- Invitation to apply from NSW Visa 190
2019 Oct 24- Pre-invite from ACT 190 ( Didn't pursue it because lack of job opportunities)
2019 Nov 10- Lodge NSW Visa 190
2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489
2020 Apr 16- Finished TB treatment ( yey! )
2020 Jun 08-Sputum results negative
2020 Jun 12-Panel physician sent emedical ( Awaiting for clearance )
2020 Jun 23 -Medical Health cleared ( Sa wakas Praise God! )
2020 Jun 23 -Frontload Form 815_Health undertaking
2022 Aug 22 - CO Contacted me for new Medicals, PCC and Form 80
2022 Sept 7 - Uploaded requested documents.
2022 Nov 25- Golden Grant!
Posts: 691Member
Joined: Aug 16, 2017
@ga2au yes yes lapit na si @Ellimac na co contact na rin…
Ask ko lng po kc na co contact din kami ito lng april 13 kaso issend pa namen un document on april 21 un certificate na need ng CO my idea ka po estimate lng hehe ilang months ulit waiting for grant.. thank you 😍
Posts: 46Member
Joined: May 24, 2023
Hi. Ask ko lang po. Ano po chance namin ng asawa ko na mainvite sa 189 visa based on the below points since yun lang po balak namin iapply. Both po kami mag aaply as main applicant and of course dependent po ng isat isa. Now, we are waiting for our 482 visa grant and deployment in Adelaide.
Below po ang qualifications namin:
Me: Electrical Engineer
Age: 30 pts
English Language: Proficient (L-77,R-87,S-79,W-79) - 10 pts
Work Experience: 10 pts
Bachelor's Degree Holder: 15 pts
Partner Skills: 10 pts
Husband: Civil Engineer
Age: 30 pts
English Language: Proficient (L-81,R-83,S-90,W-74) - 10 pts
Work Experience: 10 pts
Bachelor's Degree Holder: 15 pts
Partner Skills: 10 pts
Thank you po sa sasagot.
233311 ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (ONSHORE)
| Age: 30| English: 10 | Offshore Experience: 10| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10 |Onshore Experience: 05 |State :05
2023
May 11: Took PTE (L:77, R:87, S:79, W:79)
May 24: TSS 482 Visa Lodged
May 30: Medical Examinations at St. Lukes
June 6: TSS 482 Visa Granted
June 29: Big MOVE
Sept 21: Submitted MSA CDR+RSEA
Oct 20: EA Requested Additional Docs
Oct 26: Submitted Additional Docs
Nov 3: MSA CDR +RSEA Result - Positive
Nov 6: Submitted EOI 189
Nov 8: Submitted EOI 190(SA)
2024
Aug 16: ROI (Under Skilled Employment in SA)
Sept 16: Pre-Invite for 190 SA
Sept 23: Submit Document for Final Invite
Sep 30: ITA
Oct 13: Lodge SC 190
Oct 19: Apply Medicare
Oct 23: Medicare Approved
Husband
233211 CIVIL ENGINEER (ONSHORE)
| Age: 30| English: 20 | Offshore Experience: 10| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10 |Onshore Experience: 05 |State :05
2023
May 23: Took PTE (L:81, R:83, S:90, W:74)
Sept 8 : Submitted CDR via Free Fast track
Sept 13: Received Positive Outcome
Sept 16: Submitted MSA CDR+RSEA
Oct 11: EA Requested Additional Docs
Oct 16: Submitted Additional Docs
Oct 29: MSA CDR +RSEA Result - Positive
Nov 6: Submitted EOI 189
Nov 8: Submitted EOI 190(SA)
2024
April 29: Retook PTE (L:85, R:90, S:84, W:87)
Aug 28: ROI (Under Skilled Employment in SA)
Oct 11: Pre-Invite for 190SA
Oct 19: Apply Medicare
Oct 23: Medicare Approved
Nov 7: Invite for 189
Joined: May 29, 2023
Congratulations!!! Thanks for the tips!
Posts: 456Member
Joined: Feb 23, 2018
i saw an invite po for 65 points na RN for Visa 189 nitong recent lang na draw
all the best po!
263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 25 | Education: 15 | English: 20 | Experience: 10 | PY: 5 | CCL: 5
Total: 80/85 on Visa 189/190 Respectively
23.02.2018 | Signed up for the forum. Started gathering Documents and Reviewing for IELTS.
01.06.2018 | Company offered to provide 482 Visa, GRABBED IT!!!
15.10.2018 | 482 Visa Lodged
13.11.2018 | 482 Visa Granted
POEA Processing = took me almost a year to get all documents in place.
07.06.2019 | Finally the BM!!!
01.10.2019 | Started to review for PTE, aiming for Superior scores!
23.02.2020 | PTE Mock Test = L=68/R=64/S=90/W=77
29.02.2020 | PTE Test = L=90/R=85/S=90/W=85 - Got SUPERIOR on the 1st try! Thank You Lord!!!
01.03.2020 | EOI Lodged for Visa 189/190 NSW (80/85)
10.06.2020 | EOI Updated due to PY point addition (80/85)
24.09.2020 | EOI Updated due to Passing NAATI CCL (85/90)
10.05.2021 | Pursuing 186 (DE) - Thank God for His Favour!!!
11.03.2022 | Visa 186 (DE) - Nomination and Visa Application Lodged... Now the waiting begins...
14.01.2023 | Visa 186 (DE) - GRANTED!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
Citizenship Timeline:
22.01.2024 | Citizenship Application made online. THANK YOU LORD!!!
27.02.2024 | Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter Received
11.04.2024 | Citizenship Test passed @ 100%!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
11.07.2024 | Citizenship Approval!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
29.10.2024 | Citizenship Invite Received
Joined: Oct 11, 2020
Hi. Anyone na waiting pa rin sa grant na nakapag lodge nung Oct2022?
Joined: Jun 04, 2023
lodged nov 27 2022, waiting pa rin sa grants visa 189
Posts: 456Member
Joined: Feb 23, 2018
263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 25 | Education: 15 | English: 20 | Experience: 10 | PY: 5 | CCL: 5
Total: 80/85 on Visa 189/190 Respectively
23.02.2018 | Signed up for the forum. Started gathering Documents and Reviewing for IELTS.
01.06.2018 | Company offered to provide 482 Visa, GRABBED IT!!!
15.10.2018 | 482 Visa Lodged
13.11.2018 | 482 Visa Granted
POEA Processing = took me almost a year to get all documents in place.
07.06.2019 | Finally the BM!!!
01.10.2019 | Started to review for PTE, aiming for Superior scores!
23.02.2020 | PTE Mock Test = L=68/R=64/S=90/W=77
29.02.2020 | PTE Test = L=90/R=85/S=90/W=85 - Got SUPERIOR on the 1st try! Thank You Lord!!!
01.03.2020 | EOI Lodged for Visa 189/190 NSW (80/85)
10.06.2020 | EOI Updated due to PY point addition (80/85)
24.09.2020 | EOI Updated due to Passing NAATI CCL (85/90)
10.05.2021 | Pursuing 186 (DE) - Thank God for His Favour!!!
11.03.2022 | Visa 186 (DE) - Nomination and Visa Application Lodged... Now the waiting begins...
14.01.2023 | Visa 186 (DE) - GRANTED!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
Citizenship Timeline:
22.01.2024 | Citizenship Application made online. THANK YOU LORD!!!
27.02.2024 | Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter Received
11.04.2024 | Citizenship Test passed @ 100%!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
11.07.2024 | Citizenship Approval!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
29.10.2024 | Citizenship Invite Received
Joined: Feb 21, 2023
ilang points po kayo? congrats
Joined: Apr 16, 2020
Nagbbgay pa ba ng grants toward the end of the fiscal year? Or next fiscal year na parang matumal un 189 these past few months sa 189.
Posts: 691Member
Joined: Aug 16, 2017
@ispidprik sobrang tumal po sir mukhang july na ulit…