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Posts: 34Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2020
Hi po, may mga recommended online courses po ba kayo for archi/interior background na pwede i.take offshore? Para mas maging hireable pagdating sa AU?
Currently have a cert for Revit Fundamentals, Revit Advanced & Navisworks po.. baka may ma advise kayo on what other courses i can take thank you po sa makaka sagot
Visa 491 | NSW | Arch Draftsperson | 90 pts
ITA: Feb 2022
Lodged: May 2022
Direct Grant: March 2023
Posts: 766Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2018
The drafting softwares they use in Australia vary depending on the company. Larger companies working on large-scale projects usually work with Revit or ArchiCAD or Vectorworks, while smaller firms might still be using AutoCAD or Sketchup. Usually they don't look for certifications for technical skills, as they will typically be looking at your design portfolio to assess your documentation skills.
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
Posts: 34Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2020
Thank you athelene!
Visa 491 | NSW | Arch Draftsperson | 90 pts
ITA: Feb 2022
Lodged: May 2022
Direct Grant: March 2023
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?
Joined: Jul 22, 2020
@Capuccino_2017 hello po. hnd po ko nagsend ng front and back ng card ko sa agent. tumawag lang po sya skn pra sbhn ko msmo ung card number and OTP habang nsa website sya ng immi at inaayos ang system.
Occupation: Architectural Draftsperson
Offshore Applicant
Single
Points: 85
Subclass: 190
State: NSW
Invitation Date: 8 Dec 2022
Lodgment Date:13 Dec 2022
Joined: Jun 27, 2019
@Capuccino_2017 hindi rin kame nagsend ng pic ng credit card. Same process ng kay @pinkPastel_00
312111 Architectural Draftsperson
Age: 30
PTE: 20
Educ: 15
Work Experience: 15
Partner: 10
State: 5
Total: 95 points
Mar 2019: Applied VETASSESS Full Skills Assessment
June 2019: Received Skills Assessment
June 2019: Took PTE (Proficient)
18 Apr 2022: Retook PTE again (Superior)
17 May 2022: Lodged VETASSESS Assessment Renewal
25 Aug 2022: Received Positive Outcome Letter from VETASSESS
31 Aug 2022: Lodged EOI for 190 Vic
1 Sep 2022: Lodged ROI for Vic
6 Sep 2022: Received Pre-invite from Vic SC 190
8 Sep 2022: Applied State Nomination
26 Sep 2022: Received Vic nomination approval and ITA from DHA
17 Oct 2022: Sg Police Clearance
21 Oct: Lodged Visa 190
3 Nov 2022: NBI Clearance
7 Nov 2022: Scheduled for Medical
9 Nov 2022: Health clearance provided
5 Apr 2023: Direct Grant! TYL!
Posts: 152Member
Joined: Dec 15, 2020
Thank you much @pinkPastel_00 and @keruchan , cge po sabihan ko na lang si agent to call na lang pag nasa payment process na po .. salamat
Posts: 135Member
Joined: Nov 14, 2019
Mga Ka Arki.. wake up na.. Naapprove na si sis @keruchan.. Sorry ha, ako na nagaanounce para sayo sis.. Mas excited ako....
5 1/2 to 6 months timeline. Praying for us all... @pinkPastel_00 na next
312111 (Architectural Draftsperson) | 190 | 85pts
13 Feb 2024 - Granted🎉🎉🎉
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: Jun 27, 2019
Hahaha thanks @nutzagi26 di pala ako naka-update dito
312111 Architectural Draftsperson
Age: 30
PTE: 20
Educ: 15
Work Experience: 15
Partner: 10
State: 5
Total: 95 points
Mar 2019: Applied VETASSESS Full Skills Assessment
June 2019: Received Skills Assessment
June 2019: Took PTE (Proficient)
18 Apr 2022: Retook PTE again (Superior)
17 May 2022: Lodged VETASSESS Assessment Renewal
25 Aug 2022: Received Positive Outcome Letter from VETASSESS
31 Aug 2022: Lodged EOI for 190 Vic
1 Sep 2022: Lodged ROI for Vic
6 Sep 2022: Received Pre-invite from Vic SC 190
8 Sep 2022: Applied State Nomination
26 Sep 2022: Received Vic nomination approval and ITA from DHA
17 Oct 2022: Sg Police Clearance
21 Oct: Lodged Visa 190
3 Nov 2022: NBI Clearance
7 Nov 2022: Scheduled for Medical
9 Nov 2022: Health clearance provided
5 Apr 2023: Direct Grant! TYL!
Joined: Jun 27, 2019
Updating this list lang
WAITING FOR INVITE
"Username | Occupation | Visa | EOI submission date | Points"
@nutzagi26 | Architectural Draftsperson | VIC/WA/SA 491 | Aug 08, 2022 | 85
EOI , PRE INVITE, ITA
"Username | Occupation | Visa | EOI lodge | Date of Pre-invite |Date of ITA | Points"
@kerucha | Architectural Draftsperson | VIC 190| Sep 9,2022 | Sep 26, 2022 | 95
@rukawa_11 | Architectural Draftsperson | NSW 190 | Jan 21, 2023 | Jan 24, 2023 | Feb 06, 2023 | 75
WAITING FOR GRANTS
"Username | Occupation | Visa | Date of Visa Lodge | Points"
@pinkPastel_00 | Architectural Draftsperson| NSW 190 | December 13, 2022 | 85
VISA GRANTED
"Username | Occupation | Visa | Date of Grant | Points"
@plasticeye | Architectural Draftsperson | NSW 190 | December 22, 2022 | 90
@heneraluna | Architectural Draftsperson | NSW 491 | January 12, 2023 | 80
@keruchan | Architectural Draftsperson | Vic 190 | April 5, 2023 | 95
312111 Architectural Draftsperson
Age: 30
PTE: 20
Educ: 15
Work Experience: 15
Partner: 10
State: 5
Total: 95 points
Mar 2019: Applied VETASSESS Full Skills Assessment
June 2019: Received Skills Assessment
June 2019: Took PTE (Proficient)
18 Apr 2022: Retook PTE again (Superior)
17 May 2022: Lodged VETASSESS Assessment Renewal
25 Aug 2022: Received Positive Outcome Letter from VETASSESS
31 Aug 2022: Lodged EOI for 190 Vic
1 Sep 2022: Lodged ROI for Vic
6 Sep 2022: Received Pre-invite from Vic SC 190
8 Sep 2022: Applied State Nomination
26 Sep 2022: Received Vic nomination approval and ITA from DHA
17 Oct 2022: Sg Police Clearance
21 Oct: Lodged Visa 190
3 Nov 2022: NBI Clearance
7 Nov 2022: Scheduled for Medical
9 Nov 2022: Health clearance provided
5 Apr 2023: Direct Grant! TYL!
Posts: 360Member
Joined: Mar 23, 2020
Congrats!
Balak mo bang mag apply ng work bago mag BM? Balitaan mo naman kaming mga ka -arki kung may success mag apply kahit wala pa sa AU. hehe.
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
Congratulations!
Posts: 135Member
Joined: Nov 14, 2019
Sana po may magshare din work hunting sa ating field. Malaking help po.. Maraming Thank you in advance 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
312111 (Architectural Draftsperson) | 190 | 85pts
13 Feb 2024 - Granted🎉🎉🎉
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: Jun 27, 2019
Thank you! Balak namin pahinga saglit sa pinas bago hanap work. Pero cinoconsider ko din if while bakasyon, start na din mag-apply. Update ko dito if ever
312111 Architectural Draftsperson
Age: 30
PTE: 20
Educ: 15
Work Experience: 15
Partner: 10
State: 5
Total: 95 points
Mar 2019: Applied VETASSESS Full Skills Assessment
June 2019: Received Skills Assessment
June 2019: Took PTE (Proficient)
18 Apr 2022: Retook PTE again (Superior)
17 May 2022: Lodged VETASSESS Assessment Renewal
25 Aug 2022: Received Positive Outcome Letter from VETASSESS
31 Aug 2022: Lodged EOI for 190 Vic
1 Sep 2022: Lodged ROI for Vic
6 Sep 2022: Received Pre-invite from Vic SC 190
8 Sep 2022: Applied State Nomination
26 Sep 2022: Received Vic nomination approval and ITA from DHA
17 Oct 2022: Sg Police Clearance
21 Oct: Lodged Visa 190
3 Nov 2022: NBI Clearance
7 Nov 2022: Scheduled for Medical
9 Nov 2022: Health clearance provided
5 Apr 2023: Direct Grant! TYL!
Joined: May 30, 2022
Updating this list lang
WAITING FOR INVITE
"Username | Occupation | Visa | EOI submission date | Points"
@nutzagi26 | Architectural Draftsperson | VIC/WA/SA 491 | Aug 08, 2022 | 85
@kirstin | Architectural Draftsperson | NSW 190 | Apr 16, 2023 | 80
EOI , PRE INVITE, ITA
"Username | Occupation | Visa | EOI lodge | Date of Pre-invite |Date of ITA | Points"
@kerucha | Architectural Draftsperson | VIC 190| Sep 9,2022 | Sep 26, 2022 | 95
@rukawa_11 | Architectural Draftsperson | NSW 190 | Jan 21, 2023 | Jan 24, 2023 | Feb 06, 2023 | 75
WAITING FOR GRANTS
"Username | Occupation | Visa | Date of Visa Lodge | Points"
@pinkPastel_00 | Architectural Draftsperson| NSW 190 | December 13, 2022 | 85
VISA GRANTED
"Username | Occupation | Visa | Date of Grant | Points"
@plasticeye | Architectural Draftsperson | NSW 190 | December 22, 2022 | 90
@heneraluna | Architectural Draftsperson | NSW 491 | January 12, 2023 | 80
@keruchan | Architectural Draftsperson | Vic 190 | April 5, 2023 | 95
ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural draftsperson (OFFSHORE)
90 points
****2020****
October - Contact Agent (ACN Southern Migration)
****2022****
09 July - Vetasses assessment for Architectural draftsperson (w/ husband)
20 December - Husband positive result for vetasses (4.70 years)
29 December - My assessment came out positive (5.40 years)
****2023****
March - April - preparing for PTE exam
15 April - Husband and I got Proficient PTE scores
16 April - submitted EOI & ROI to NSW & VIC for subclass 190
07 September - PTE second attempt (Still proficient)
30 September - PTE third attempt (Superior)
02 October - updated EOI due to PTE score (superior)
19 October - Received pre-invite VIC 190 for 90 points
19 October - Applied for VIC nomination
26 October - Received email from skill select that my points changed from 90 to 95 points due to years of experience.
17 November - VIC nomination approved. Thank you Lord!
1 December - SC 190 VIC visa lodged. Thank you Lord!
18 December -Medical done.
****2024****
19 April - Received pre-invite NSW 190 for 95 points - disregarded as VIC 190 already lodged
---WAITING FOR VIC SC190 GRANT----
Joined: May 30, 2022
hi, nakapag submit na po kame ng husband ko ng EOI sa VIC and NSW, unfortunately, proficient lang po ang exam namin sa PTE, so finding ways to maximize points. I have few questions po
My husband and I are are both in the same field which is Architect. and we both applied for Architectural draftsperson, nagpaassess din po kmeng dalawa sa vetassess and both got proficient score.
thanks po sa reply.
ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural draftsperson (OFFSHORE)
90 points
****2020****
October - Contact Agent (ACN Southern Migration)
****2022****
09 July - Vetasses assessment for Architectural draftsperson (w/ husband)
20 December - Husband positive result for vetasses (4.70 years)
29 December - My assessment came out positive (5.40 years)
****2023****
March - April - preparing for PTE exam
15 April - Husband and I got Proficient PTE scores
16 April - submitted EOI & ROI to NSW & VIC for subclass 190
07 September - PTE second attempt (Still proficient)
30 September - PTE third attempt (Superior)
02 October - updated EOI due to PTE score (superior)
19 October - Received pre-invite VIC 190 for 90 points
19 October - Applied for VIC nomination
26 October - Received email from skill select that my points changed from 90 to 95 points due to years of experience.
17 November - VIC nomination approved. Thank you Lord!
1 December - SC 190 VIC visa lodged. Thank you Lord!
18 December -Medical done.
****2024****
19 April - Received pre-invite NSW 190 for 95 points - disregarded as VIC 190 already lodged
---WAITING FOR VIC SC190 GRANT----
Posts: 360Member
Joined: Mar 23, 2020
May na invite dito last time with 75 pts for NSW. I was invited with 85 points. Ung VIC mukang mataas ang cut off score and maliit quota for our anzsco. No one can tell kung anong next eh, but looks like decent score naman ung 80 for NSW, good news is you still have a chance to increase it since proficient pa lang English mo, achievable naman ang superior English.
I lodged separate EOIs for NSW and VIC just to make sure, but not really sure kung need nga ba. Pero ayun.
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!
Joined: May 30, 2022
Thank you so much po sa reply.
ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural draftsperson (OFFSHORE)
90 points
****2020****
October - Contact Agent (ACN Southern Migration)
****2022****
09 July - Vetasses assessment for Architectural draftsperson (w/ husband)
20 December - Husband positive result for vetasses (4.70 years)
29 December - My assessment came out positive (5.40 years)
****2023****
March - April - preparing for PTE exam
15 April - Husband and I got Proficient PTE scores
16 April - submitted EOI & ROI to NSW & VIC for subclass 190
07 September - PTE second attempt (Still proficient)
30 September - PTE third attempt (Superior)
02 October - updated EOI due to PTE score (superior)
19 October - Received pre-invite VIC 190 for 90 points
19 October - Applied for VIC nomination
26 October - Received email from skill select that my points changed from 90 to 95 points due to years of experience.
17 November - VIC nomination approved. Thank you Lord!
1 December - SC 190 VIC visa lodged. Thank you Lord!
18 December -Medical done.
****2024****
19 April - Received pre-invite NSW 190 for 95 points - disregarded as VIC 190 already lodged
---WAITING FOR VIC SC190 GRANT----
Joined: May 30, 2022
Sa pagfill ng EOI po ba, yung regarding sa employment, should we deduct 1 year (to match with vetasses assessment? or follow the CV na sinubmit sa vetasses which shows the actual number of years of your experience?
ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural draftsperson (OFFSHORE)
90 points
****2020****
October - Contact Agent (ACN Southern Migration)
****2022****
09 July - Vetasses assessment for Architectural draftsperson (w/ husband)
20 December - Husband positive result for vetasses (4.70 years)
29 December - My assessment came out positive (5.40 years)
****2023****
March - April - preparing for PTE exam
15 April - Husband and I got Proficient PTE scores
16 April - submitted EOI & ROI to NSW & VIC for subclass 190
07 September - PTE second attempt (Still proficient)
30 September - PTE third attempt (Superior)
02 October - updated EOI due to PTE score (superior)
19 October - Received pre-invite VIC 190 for 90 points
19 October - Applied for VIC nomination
26 October - Received email from skill select that my points changed from 90 to 95 points due to years of experience.
17 November - VIC nomination approved. Thank you Lord!
1 December - SC 190 VIC visa lodged. Thank you Lord!
18 December -Medical done.
****2024****
19 April - Received pre-invite NSW 190 for 95 points - disregarded as VIC 190 already lodged
---WAITING FOR VIC SC190 GRANT----
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Jan 12, 2023
hello, to answer your questions:
Regarding the state nomination, it will automatically count once you submit your EOI. For example, your total points is 75, plus 5 will then be added for state nomination which will give you a total of 80 points. you can see the breakdown of points on the points calculation letter that Skillselect will send to you upon submitting your EOI.
For EOIs, one of NSW's requirements is ticking New South Wales ONLY when submitting an EOI. If I an not mistaken, it's the same with Victoria. Back in the day, you can tick multiple states in one EOI. As of the moment, states want to see that you are really invested in living a life in their state and for that reason, you should tick just one state. But if you want more chances, you can create separate EOIs for other states that you are interested in.
As for the points, I am proof that you can be invited with lower points. At first I was already hopeless and was also asking around this forum if my points were enough to get an invite. I lost hope when I was deducted points due to an age milestone so I had to work on my English exam to get a Superior result. Once I accomplished that, I resubmitted my EOI. And to my surprise, I was invited with just 75 points just a few days later after resubmitting my EOI.
Also, I read somewhere here in the forum that for Visa 190, it is not about the points. The state nominates you when they are in need of your skill. But it may somehow help if you have higher points.
For the invite timeline, the fiscal year will be over by this May. I am not sure if they have reached their quota. But as long as you've already submitted your EOI, you still have a chance.
You may check my timeline for further info. I hope this helps. Good luck.
MY ROAD TO AUSTRALIAN PR
Nominated Occupation: Architectural Draftsperson - ANZSCO 312111 (Offshore)
2020
Jan 20: Since I’m DIYing it, I started researching and learning the whole process.
Feb 22: VETASSESS – I started gathering all required documents.
Apr 25: VETASSESS – I finished gathering all my documents. I created my account and started filling up the Skills Assessment for General Occupation Application.
Apr 29: VETASSESS – I double-checked my documents. I started uploading the required documents. I decided not to include my first work in the Philippines because I don’t have payment evidence of it. I didn’t include my 1st work in Singapore as well because I don’t have a Certificate of Employment from that job.
Apr 30: VETASSESS – I double-checked my documents for the last time.
May 01: VETASSESS – 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 – My application status was lodged.
Jul 12: VETASSESS – 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 – I finally booked my IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 365. My test date was Aug 16, 2020.
Aug 16: IELTS – It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
Aug 21: IELTS – 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 – 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. I’m 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 government’s advice on when it will open again.
2022
Jul 5: IELTS – 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 didn’t 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 – It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
Jul 20: IELTS – 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 – I received a notice that my EOI is expiring on August 23, 2022, so I had to resubmit it.
Aug 23: EOI – My Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect expired after 2 years.
Aug 25: EOI – 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. It’s 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 – After a long wait, NSW’s Skilled Visa Nomination Program finally opened. However, my skill points for my nominated occupation didn’t 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 – 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: – I booked my PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 367.11). My exam date was on Dec 30, 2022.
Dec 30: PTE – I took the PTE Academic English Test. My test results came out the same day: L: 84 R:84 S: 90 W: 75. I didn’t get the scores that I needed to achieve Superior English.
Dec 31: PTE – I booked another PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 361.28). My exam date was on Jan 09, 2023.
2023
Jan 09: PTE – 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 – 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 – Booked my wife’s PTE English Test for USD$ 291.60 (SGD$ 401.85). Her exam date was on Jan 20, 2023.
Jan 20: PTE – It was my wife’s 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 Partner’s Qualifications (English).
Jan 21: EOI – 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 – I finally received a pre-invite to apply for visa 190 nomination from NSW! We were super-duper happy! We’re on cloud 9! Tears of joy!
Feb 03: EOI – Submitted documents required for NSW nomination visa subclass 190. I paid AUD$ 300 (SGD$ 290.73) for the application fee.
Feb 06: EOI – 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 – Withdrew all my other EOIs to other states.
Feb 13: COC – I applied for eAppeal for Singapore Police Certificate of Clearance (COC).
Feb 14: NBI – My wife applied for her NBI Clearance.
Feb 21: COC – My eAppeal was approved. I paid SGD$ 55 for my COC application.
Feb 22: COC – Booked my appointment for fingerprinting on Mar 13, 2023.
Feb 22: Health Assessment – Booked our medical on Mar 13, 2023.
Mar 03: NBI – My wife finally received her NBI Clearance.
Mar 13: Health Assessment – 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 – Fingerprinting and collection of SG COC.
Mar 14: Health Assessment – Status in ImmiAccount: Examinations in progress
Mar 14: COC & NBI – Uploaded my SG COC and my wife’s NBI Clearance.
Mar 15: Health Assessment – Status in ImmiAccount: Health Clearance Provided
May 05: NBI – I applied for my NBI Clearance in the Philippines.
May 19: NBI – I received my NBI Clearance.
May 22: NBI – I uploaded my NBI Clearance to my ImmiAccount.
Oct 10: ImmiAccount – 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!
Joined: Oct 29, 2021
Hi guys, i'm planning to have my BM in NSW this coming June. Meron ba dito na nagstay sa Wollongong or Newcastle. Looking for a Filipino community there. Thanks!
Posts: 135Member
Joined: Nov 14, 2019
Welcome to our group @kirstin .. best ung sagot ni @rukawa_11 , I think most of us talagang nawalan ng HOPE. But we need to move forward.
State nomination is +5 point for SC 190. This will be auto add once you lodge your EOI.
For EOI, I did separate EOI for each state (VIC, WA, NSW,SA,). Most of state required you to choose or tick 1 state only. It is indicated on their website per state.
I started my journey way back 2019. 75pts lang ako total including 5pts sa state nomination. Before covid, to be nominated you must have competitive score, means your score must be 85+ , so hopeless na ko this time. I know my low score could not make it. But after covid, they are all cravings for skilled migrants, which give us a chance. Even lower score get their invitations. So I retake again my PTE (to be honest it took me 6x to be proficient ). & renew my skill assesment (as added my work experience during covid).
Hope this empower you
312111 (Architectural Draftsperson) | 190 | 85pts
13 Feb 2024 - Granted🎉🎉🎉
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: May 30, 2022
thank you po sa pampalakas ng loob. maybe will wait for 1 month to get invited and kung wala talagng invite, I will retake exam. di rin kasi biro ung presyo ng PTE kaya gusto ko muna mag wait kahit 1 month. pano po nalalaman kung may next batch ng invitation round?
ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural draftsperson (OFFSHORE)
90 points
****2020****
October - Contact Agent (ACN Southern Migration)
****2022****
09 July - Vetasses assessment for Architectural draftsperson (w/ husband)
20 December - Husband positive result for vetasses (4.70 years)
29 December - My assessment came out positive (5.40 years)
****2023****
March - April - preparing for PTE exam
15 April - Husband and I got Proficient PTE scores
16 April - submitted EOI & ROI to NSW & VIC for subclass 190
07 September - PTE second attempt (Still proficient)
30 September - PTE third attempt (Superior)
02 October - updated EOI due to PTE score (superior)
19 October - Received pre-invite VIC 190 for 90 points
19 October - Applied for VIC nomination
26 October - Received email from skill select that my points changed from 90 to 95 points due to years of experience.
17 November - VIC nomination approved. Thank you Lord!
1 December - SC 190 VIC visa lodged. Thank you Lord!
18 December -Medical done.
****2024****
19 April - Received pre-invite NSW 190 for 95 points - disregarded as VIC 190 already lodged
---WAITING FOR VIC SC190 GRANT----
Joined: May 30, 2022
sobrang thank you po tlaga sa empowering words. after po nung sa May, kelan na po ang start ulit ng bagong fiscal year?
ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural draftsperson (OFFSHORE)
90 points
****2020****
October - Contact Agent (ACN Southern Migration)
****2022****
09 July - Vetasses assessment for Architectural draftsperson (w/ husband)
20 December - Husband positive result for vetasses (4.70 years)
29 December - My assessment came out positive (5.40 years)
****2023****
March - April - preparing for PTE exam
15 April - Husband and I got Proficient PTE scores
16 April - submitted EOI & ROI to NSW & VIC for subclass 190
07 September - PTE second attempt (Still proficient)
30 September - PTE third attempt (Superior)
02 October - updated EOI due to PTE score (superior)
19 October - Received pre-invite VIC 190 for 90 points
19 October - Applied for VIC nomination
26 October - Received email from skill select that my points changed from 90 to 95 points due to years of experience.
17 November - VIC nomination approved. Thank you Lord!
1 December - SC 190 VIC visa lodged. Thank you Lord!
18 December -Medical done.
****2024****
19 April - Received pre-invite NSW 190 for 95 points - disregarded as VIC 190 already lodged
---WAITING FOR VIC SC190 GRANT----
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Jan 12, 2023
Hi @kirstin , it will start again on July. Hopefully di ka na umabot doon at ma-invite ka na before mag-May.
MY ROAD TO AUSTRALIAN PR
Nominated Occupation: Architectural Draftsperson - ANZSCO 312111 (Offshore)
2020
Jan 20: Since I’m DIYing it, I started researching and learning the whole process.
Feb 22: VETASSESS – I started gathering all required documents.
Apr 25: VETASSESS – I finished gathering all my documents. I created my account and started filling up the Skills Assessment for General Occupation Application.
Apr 29: VETASSESS – I double-checked my documents. I started uploading the required documents. I decided not to include my first work in the Philippines because I don’t have payment evidence of it. I didn’t include my 1st work in Singapore as well because I don’t have a Certificate of Employment from that job.
Apr 30: VETASSESS – I double-checked my documents for the last time.
May 01: VETASSESS – 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 – My application status was lodged.
Jul 12: VETASSESS – 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 – I finally booked my IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 365. My test date was Aug 16, 2020.
Aug 16: IELTS – It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
Aug 21: IELTS – 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 – 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. I’m 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 government’s advice on when it will open again.
2022
Jul 5: IELTS – 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 didn’t 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 – It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
Jul 20: IELTS – 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 – I received a notice that my EOI is expiring on August 23, 2022, so I had to resubmit it.
Aug 23: EOI – My Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect expired after 2 years.
Aug 25: EOI – 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. It’s 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 – After a long wait, NSW’s Skilled Visa Nomination Program finally opened. However, my skill points for my nominated occupation didn’t 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 – 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: – I booked my PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 367.11). My exam date was on Dec 30, 2022.
Dec 30: PTE – I took the PTE Academic English Test. My test results came out the same day: L: 84 R:84 S: 90 W: 75. I didn’t get the scores that I needed to achieve Superior English.
Dec 31: PTE – I booked another PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 361.28). My exam date was on Jan 09, 2023.
2023
Jan 09: PTE – 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 – 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 – Booked my wife’s PTE English Test for USD$ 291.60 (SGD$ 401.85). Her exam date was on Jan 20, 2023.
Jan 20: PTE – It was my wife’s 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 Partner’s Qualifications (English).
Jan 21: EOI – 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 – I finally received a pre-invite to apply for visa 190 nomination from NSW! We were super-duper happy! We’re on cloud 9! Tears of joy!
Feb 03: EOI – Submitted documents required for NSW nomination visa subclass 190. I paid AUD$ 300 (SGD$ 290.73) for the application fee.
Feb 06: EOI – 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 – Withdrew all my other EOIs to other states.
Feb 13: COC – I applied for eAppeal for Singapore Police Certificate of Clearance (COC).
Feb 14: NBI – My wife applied for her NBI Clearance.
Feb 21: COC – My eAppeal was approved. I paid SGD$ 55 for my COC application.
Feb 22: COC – Booked my appointment for fingerprinting on Mar 13, 2023.
Feb 22: Health Assessment – Booked our medical on Mar 13, 2023.
Mar 03: NBI – My wife finally received her NBI Clearance.
Mar 13: Health Assessment – 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 – Fingerprinting and collection of SG COC.
Mar 14: Health Assessment – Status in ImmiAccount: Examinations in progress
Mar 14: COC & NBI – Uploaded my SG COC and my wife’s NBI Clearance.
Mar 15: Health Assessment – Status in ImmiAccount: Health Clearance Provided
May 05: NBI – I applied for my NBI Clearance in the Philippines.
May 19: NBI – I received my NBI Clearance.
May 22: NBI – I uploaded my NBI Clearance to my ImmiAccount.
Oct 10: ImmiAccount – 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
Monthly meron sila invitation, random madalas, minsan 2nd week & last week. pero may monthly invites for sure (malalaman mo may invites sa FB) as in updated sila na may invitation. Ang end ng Fiscal Year is by next month (MAY 2023).. after ng MAY new Fiscal Year na which is 2024-2025, New numbers of quota na din per state, dito na yung turn around nila na minsan nagchachange sila ng standard.
For sure may big rounds pa next month as last invites for 2023-2024. Madami pa slots ang Victoria. Makikita mo dito a sites kung ilan ang invites per month (nasa end ng webpage).
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skillselect/invitation-rounds
Hope it helps you, sana mainvite ka na next rounds
312111 (Architectural Draftsperson) | 190 | 85pts
13 Feb 2024 - Granted🎉🎉🎉
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: Jun 27, 2019
Hi @kirstin , nag-apply ka rin ba for Vic? last day to submit an ROI is May 5, 2023. Requirement yun para maconsider ka for invite sa Victoria. Need ROI & EOI.
312111 Architectural Draftsperson
Age: 30
PTE: 20
Educ: 15
Work Experience: 15
Partner: 10
State: 5
Total: 95 points
Mar 2019: Applied VETASSESS Full Skills Assessment
June 2019: Received Skills Assessment
June 2019: Took PTE (Proficient)
18 Apr 2022: Retook PTE again (Superior)
17 May 2022: Lodged VETASSESS Assessment Renewal
25 Aug 2022: Received Positive Outcome Letter from VETASSESS
31 Aug 2022: Lodged EOI for 190 Vic
1 Sep 2022: Lodged ROI for Vic
6 Sep 2022: Received Pre-invite from Vic SC 190
8 Sep 2022: Applied State Nomination
26 Sep 2022: Received Vic nomination approval and ITA from DHA
17 Oct 2022: Sg Police Clearance
21 Oct: Lodged Visa 190
3 Nov 2022: NBI Clearance
7 Nov 2022: Scheduled for Medical
9 Nov 2022: Health clearance provided
5 Apr 2023: Direct Grant! TYL!
Joined: May 30, 2022
yes po. same day nag submit kme ng EOI. sana po talga mainvite na. mas nakakaba pala tong waiting game
ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural draftsperson (OFFSHORE)
90 points
****2020****
October - Contact Agent (ACN Southern Migration)
****2022****
09 July - Vetasses assessment for Architectural draftsperson (w/ husband)
20 December - Husband positive result for vetasses (4.70 years)
29 December - My assessment came out positive (5.40 years)
****2023****
March - April - preparing for PTE exam
15 April - Husband and I got Proficient PTE scores
16 April - submitted EOI & ROI to NSW & VIC for subclass 190
07 September - PTE second attempt (Still proficient)
30 September - PTE third attempt (Superior)
02 October - updated EOI due to PTE score (superior)
19 October - Received pre-invite VIC 190 for 90 points
19 October - Applied for VIC nomination
26 October - Received email from skill select that my points changed from 90 to 95 points due to years of experience.
17 November - VIC nomination approved. Thank you Lord!
1 December - SC 190 VIC visa lodged. Thank you Lord!
18 December -Medical done.
****2024****
19 April - Received pre-invite NSW 190 for 95 points - disregarded as VIC 190 already lodged
---WAITING FOR VIC SC190 GRANT----
Joined: May 30, 2022
grabe thank you po sa information, may agent po kme pero sa totoo lng mas madami ako nalalamn dito sa forum
ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural draftsperson (OFFSHORE)
90 points
****2020****
October - Contact Agent (ACN Southern Migration)
****2022****
09 July - Vetasses assessment for Architectural draftsperson (w/ husband)
20 December - Husband positive result for vetasses (4.70 years)
29 December - My assessment came out positive (5.40 years)
****2023****
March - April - preparing for PTE exam
15 April - Husband and I got Proficient PTE scores
16 April - submitted EOI & ROI to NSW & VIC for subclass 190
07 September - PTE second attempt (Still proficient)
30 September - PTE third attempt (Superior)
02 October - updated EOI due to PTE score (superior)
19 October - Received pre-invite VIC 190 for 90 points
19 October - Applied for VIC nomination
26 October - Received email from skill select that my points changed from 90 to 95 points due to years of experience.
17 November - VIC nomination approved. Thank you Lord!
1 December - SC 190 VIC visa lodged. Thank you Lord!
18 December -Medical done.
****2024****
19 April - Received pre-invite NSW 190 for 95 points - disregarded as VIC 190 already lodged
---WAITING FOR VIC SC190 GRANT----
Joined: May 30, 2022
san po nalalaman kung ilan ang quota nila per fiscal year?
ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural draftsperson (OFFSHORE)
90 points
****2020****
October - Contact Agent (ACN Southern Migration)
****2022****
09 July - Vetasses assessment for Architectural draftsperson (w/ husband)
20 December - Husband positive result for vetasses (4.70 years)
29 December - My assessment came out positive (5.40 years)
****2023****
March - April - preparing for PTE exam
15 April - Husband and I got Proficient PTE scores
16 April - submitted EOI & ROI to NSW & VIC for subclass 190
07 September - PTE second attempt (Still proficient)
30 September - PTE third attempt (Superior)
02 October - updated EOI due to PTE score (superior)
19 October - Received pre-invite VIC 190 for 90 points
19 October - Applied for VIC nomination
26 October - Received email from skill select that my points changed from 90 to 95 points due to years of experience.
17 November - VIC nomination approved. Thank you Lord!
1 December - SC 190 VIC visa lodged. Thank you Lord!
18 December -Medical done.
****2024****
19 April - Received pre-invite NSW 190 for 95 points - disregarded as VIC 190 already lodged
---WAITING FOR VIC SC190 GRANT----