Waiting for GRANTS

Pandabelle0405 · April 2023

@annedetermined tama un instinct ko sis today ka talaga yehey congrats mag booked na ticket for BM ❤️ Yes yes sunod n yan kapit lng sis @lmsg06 🙏

Papskin · April 2023

@annedetermined said:
Subclas 189 - Granted

Just a few minutes ago. 😭😭😭

Civil Engr 75 pts
Invited: Oct 6, 22
Lodged: Nov 13, 22
Grant: TODAY. Apr 11, 23

Congrats po. 👏👏👏
Mga November batch. Kapit! Mas naeexcite ako pag may ganitong news. 😊🤩😁

annedetermined · April 2023

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 FRONTLOADED all requirements after lodging. Gaya ng mga nababasa ko dito sa forum. Hehe. Meaning, I uploaded all pertinent documents even without C.O. requesting them. These include NBI Clearance and Medicals. After lodging, I immediately booked an application to NBI and had my Medical scheduled at NHS Makati (since my preferred date of medical is available in their clinic) (Other clinics where you can get your medicals done if you’re in Manila are IOM and St. Lukes). I understood that these are time-sensitive docs that will expire in a year. But, as for me, at least for me, I don’t mind renewing my NBI again nor having my medicals again, before it actually expires. Costly, but incomparable with the benefits afterward. Anyway, this is for my own sake also, on the health side. In my experience, FRONTLOADING is effective. My application goes from “Received” to “Finalised”. NO Case Officer CONTACT, REQUEST, WHATSOEVER. But, guys, still.. do this at your own risk.

*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! ☝️☝️☝️☝️

stihlce12 · April 2023

@annedetermined said:
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 FRONTLOADED all requirements after lodging. Gaya ng mga nababasa ko dito sa forum. Hehe. Meaning, I uploaded all pertinent documents even without C.O. requesting them. These include NBI Clearance and Medicals. After lodging, I immediately booked an application to NBI and had my Medical scheduled at NHS Makati (since my preferred date of medical is available in their clinic) (Other clinics where you can get your medicals done if you’re in Manila are IOM and St. Lukes). I understood that these are time-sensitive docs that will expire in a year. But, as for me, at least for me, I don’t mind renewing my NBI again nor having my medicals again, before it actually expires. Costly, but incomparable with the benefits afterward. Anyway, this is for my own sake also, on the health side. In my experience, FRONTLOADING is effective. My application goes from “Received” to “Finalised”. NO Case Officer CONTACT, REQUEST, WHATSOEVER. But, guys, still.. do this at your own risk.

*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! ☝️☝️☝️☝️

Congratulation k CE.

nutzagi26 · April 2023

@annedetermined said:
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 FRONTLOADED all requirements after lodging. Gaya ng mga nababasa ko dito sa forum. Hehe. Meaning, I uploaded all pertinent documents even without C.O. requesting them. These include NBI Clearance and Medicals. After lodging, I immediately booked an application to NBI and had my Medical scheduled at NHS Makati (since my preferred date of medical is available in their clinic) (Other clinics where you can get your medicals done if you’re in Manila are IOM and St. Lukes). I understood that these are time-sensitive docs that will expire in a year. But, as for me, at least for me, I don’t mind renewing my NBI again nor having my medicals again, before it actually expires. Costly, but incomparable with the benefits afterward. Anyway, this is for my own sake also, on the health side. In my experience, FRONTLOADING is effective. My application goes from “Received” to “Finalised”. NO Case Officer CONTACT, REQUEST, WHATSOEVER. But, guys, still.. do this at your own risk.

*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! ☝️☝️☝️☝️

Congratulation!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉, yehey... pack up na. Happy Journey❤️

Cerberus13 · April 2023

Hello, alam niyo ba kung merong published statistics ang AU para sa mga na grant showing the trend in scores per anzsco, per year, per type of visa (189, 190, 491). Ang nakikita ko lang for Au, number of grants per anzsco, gusto ko sana makita ung minimum score na nainvite every round.

Canada has something like this published monthly pero di ko makita for Au, meron ba sila?

Conboyboy · April 2023

Meron yan, parang excel file available online thru au website. Its very specific upto the anzco, eoi, logded visas etc.

Hanapin ko tonight

Conboyboy · April 2023

Etong occusearch app meron din. Nakita ko dito sa pinoyau

coomies_04 · April 2023

@annedetermined Congrats po!!

era222 · April 2023

@Cerberus13 said:
Hello, alam niyo ba kung merong published statistics ang AU para sa mga na grant showing the trend in scores per anzsco, per year, per type of visa (189, 190, 491). Ang nakikita ko lang for Au, number of grants per anzsco, gusto ko sana makita ung minimum score na nainvite every round.

Canada has something like this published monthly pero di ko makita for Au, meron ba sila?

You can check the SkillSelect dashboard: https://api.dynamic.reports.employment.gov.au/anonap/extensions/hSKLS02_SkillSelect_EOI_Data/hSKLS02_SkillSelect_EOI_Data.html

lifeatblk43 · April 2023

Hello, 76 days na since naglodge ako ng EOI.. ICT Business Analyst.. wala parin akong nakukuhang pre invite.. Nagfile ko 189, 190 and 491 for NSW.. 80/85/95.. nakaka anxious.. kamusta yung mga nagfile dito ng EOI nitong January? May nakuha na ba kayong reply?

Jco15 · April 2023

@annedetermined said:
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 FRONTLOADED all requirements after lodging. Gaya ng mga nababasa ko dito sa forum. Hehe. Meaning, I uploaded all pertinent documents even without C.O. requesting them. These include NBI Clearance and Medicals. After lodging, I immediately booked an application to NBI and had my Medical scheduled at NHS Makati (since my preferred date of medical is available in their clinic) (Other clinics where you can get your medicals done if you’re in Manila are IOM and St. Lukes). I understood that these are time-sensitive docs that will expire in a year. But, as for me, at least for me, I don’t mind renewing my NBI again nor having my medicals again, before it actually expires. Costly, but incomparable with the benefits afterward. Anyway, this is for my own sake also, on the health side. In my experience, FRONTLOADING is effective. My application goes from “Received” to “Finalised”. NO Case Officer CONTACT, REQUEST, WHATSOEVER. But, guys, still.. do this at your own risk.

*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! ☝️☝️☝️☝️

Congratulations Ms. @annedetermined!

era222 · April 2023

@lifeatblk43 said:
Hello, 76 days na since naglodge ako ng EOI.. ICT Business Analyst.. wala parin akong nakukuhang pre invite.. Nagfile ko 189, 190 and 491 for NSW.. 80/85/95.. nakaka anxious.. kamusta yung mga nagfile dito ng EOI nitong January? May nakuha na ba kayong reply?

Have you considered filing for other states as well, like VIC, for your 190/491 EOIs? Although invites are getting out more quickly and easily this FY, I think it remains competitive for ICT so best to maximise your chances. Focusing on NSW may limit your opportunities... although I think eventually you'll get one rin

lifeatblk43 · April 2023

@era222 said:

@lifeatblk43 said:
Hello, 76 days na since naglodge ako ng EOI.. ICT Business Analyst.. wala parin akong nakukuhang pre invite.. Nagfile ko 189, 190 and 491 for NSW.. 80/85/95.. nakaka anxious.. kamusta yung mga nagfile dito ng EOI nitong January? May nakuha na ba kayong reply?

Have you considered filing for other states as well, like VIC, for your 190/491 EOIs? Although invites are getting out more quickly and easily this FY, I think it remains competitive for ICT so best to maximise your chances. Focusing on NSW may limit your opportunities... although I think eventually you'll get one rin

Thank you for your response.. Yes @era222 i filed few weeks ago lang sa VIC.. pero no response din.. i was thinking if i did it wrong.. kelangan ba isa isa ang pag ffile ng 189/190/491? or ok lang yung sabay sabay? May idea ba kayo kung gaano sya usually katagal? super nakaka anxious talaga.. like every hour nagccheck ako ng email kung may response na.. 🥹

elirobles25 · April 2023

hi meron po akong question, may instances po ba talaga ndi nilalagay sa given names ung middle name? kahit ininclude ko naman lahat Eoi to visa lodgement mga middle names namin? thanks sa makakasagot…

elirobles25 · April 2023

@elirobles25 said:
hi meron po akong question, may instances po ba talaga ndi nilalagay sa given names ung middle name? kahit ininclude ko naman lahat Eoi to visa lodgement mga middle names namin? thanks sa makakasagot…

i mean ndi nila nilgay sa grant letter ung middle name ko hehe

era222 · April 2023

@lifeatblk43 said:

@era222 said:

@lifeatblk43 said:
Hello, 76 days na since naglodge ako ng EOI.. ICT Business Analyst.. wala parin akong nakukuhang pre invite.. Nagfile ko 189, 190 and 491 for NSW.. 80/85/95.. nakaka anxious.. kamusta yung mga nagfile dito ng EOI nitong January? May nakuha na ba kayong reply?

Have you considered filing for other states as well, like VIC, for your 190/491 EOIs? Although invites are getting out more quickly and easily this FY, I think it remains competitive for ICT so best to maximise your chances. Focusing on NSW may limit your opportunities... although I think eventually you'll get one rin

Thank you for your response.. Yes @era222 i filed few weeks ago lang sa VIC.. pero no response din.. i was thinking if i did it wrong.. kelangan ba isa isa ang pag ffile ng 189/190/491? or ok lang yung sabay sabay? May idea ba kayo kung gaano sya usually katagal? super nakaka anxious talaga.. like every hour nagccheck ako ng email kung may response na.. 🥹

Did you submit your ROI for VIC na rin? VIC is EOI + ROI, ah.

And for filing your EOI, isa-isahin mo so you have more "tickets in the lottery" kumbaga. One EOI per subclass and per state.

So:

189 = 1 EOI
190 NSW = 1 EOI
491 NSW = 1 EOI

And so on... You need to read up on each state's nomination process, kasi sari-sarili yan sila. For exampel, kay VIC, you can only do either 190 or 491.

Here are some resources to get you started:

If you're targeting other states, read up on that state's own process. Just Google "Queensland state nomination process" and check na official government site yun. When in doubt, you can always seek clarification here.

era222 · April 2023

@elirobles25 said:

@elirobles25 said:
hi meron po akong question, may instances po ba talaga ndi nilalagay sa given names ung middle name? kahit ininclude ko naman lahat Eoi to visa lodgement mga middle names namin? thanks sa makakasagot…

i mean ndi nila nilgay sa grant letter ung middle name ko hehe

I think this is common since middle names are not usually used (or usually omitted) in other countries, like Australia. Wala naman akong naging problem using my Tourist Visa grant letter (na walang middle name ko) and I'm guessing may backend protocols yan sa system, like for example tied yung grant mo sa passport mo or something 😀

elirobles25 · April 2023

@era222 said:

@elirobles25 said:

@elirobles25 said:
hi meron po akong question, may instances po ba talaga ndi nilalagay sa given names ung middle name? kahit ininclude ko naman lahat Eoi to visa lodgement mga middle names namin? thanks sa makakasagot…

i mean ndi nila nilgay sa grant letter ung middle name ko hehe

I think this is common since middle names are not usually used (or usually omitted) in other countries, like Australia. Wala naman akong naging problem using my Tourist Visa grant letter (na walang middle name ko) and I'm guessing may backend protocols yan sa system, like for example tied yung grant mo sa passport mo or something 😀

thank you! yes tama nman lahat ng details! so di dapat kabahan haha.

Ellimac · April 2023

@annedetermined said:
Subclas 189 - Granted

Just a few minutes ago. 😭😭😭

Civil Engr 75 pts
Invited: Oct 6, 22
Lodged: Nov 13, 22
Grant: TODAY. Apr 11, 23

Congrats po!!!🥳🥳🥳

pinkPastel_00 · April 2023

@Ellimac congratulations po! 😍

lifeatblk43 · April 2023

@era222 said:

@lifeatblk43 said:

@era222 said:

@lifeatblk43 said:
Hello, 76 days na since naglodge ako ng EOI.. ICT Business Analyst.. wala parin akong nakukuhang pre invite.. Nagfile ko 189, 190 and 491 for NSW.. 80/85/95.. nakaka anxious.. kamusta yung mga nagfile dito ng EOI nitong January? May nakuha na ba kayong reply?

Have you considered filing for other states as well, like VIC, for your 190/491 EOIs? Although invites are getting out more quickly and easily this FY, I think it remains competitive for ICT so best to maximise your chances. Focusing on NSW may limit your opportunities... although I think eventually you'll get one rin

Thank you for your response.. Yes @era222 i filed few weeks ago lang sa VIC.. pero no response din.. i was thinking if i did it wrong.. kelangan ba isa isa ang pag ffile ng 189/190/491? or ok lang yung sabay sabay? May idea ba kayo kung gaano sya usually katagal? super nakaka anxious talaga.. like every hour nagccheck ako ng email kung may response na.. 🥹

Did you submit your ROI for VIC na rin? VIC is EOI + ROI, ah.

And for filing your EOI, isa-isahin mo so you have more "tickets in the lottery" kumbaga. One EOI per subclass and per state.

So:

189 = 1 EOI
190 NSW = 1 EOI
491 NSW = 1 EOI

And so on... You need to read up on each state's nomination process, kasi sari-sarili yan sila. For exampel, kay VIC, you can only do either 190 or 491.

Here are some resources to get you started:

For example, for NSW 190: https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/skilled-nominated-visa-subclass-190

For VIC: https://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au/migrate/skilled-migration-visas/registration-of-interest-for-victorian-state-visa-nomination

If you're targeting other states, read up on that state's own process. Just Google "Queensland state nomination process" and check na official government site yun. When in doubt, you can always seek clarification here.

Thank you so much! let me try it! 🥹♥️

pearl8693 · April 2023

Hello po! Itatanong ko lang po sana gano po katagal magrant if maga-aaccomplish pa lang ng medical upon request ni DHA? thank you sa sasagot.

tofu888 · April 2023

@annedetermined said:
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 FRONTLOADED all requirements after lodging. Gaya ng mga nababasa ko dito sa forum. Hehe. Meaning, I uploaded all pertinent documents even without C.O. requesting them. These include NBI Clearance and Medicals. After lodging, I immediately booked an application to NBI and had my Medical scheduled at NHS Makati (since my preferred date of medical is available in their clinic) (Other clinics where you can get your medicals done if you’re in Manila are IOM and St. Lukes). I understood that these are time-sensitive docs that will expire in a year. But, as for me, at least for me, I don’t mind renewing my NBI again nor having my medicals again, before it actually expires. Costly, but incomparable with the benefits afterward. Anyway, this is for my own sake also, on the health side. In my experience, FRONTLOADING is effective. My application goes from “Received” to “Finalised”. NO Case Officer CONTACT, REQUEST, WHATSOEVER. But, guys, still.. do this at your own risk.

*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! ☝️☝️☝️☝️

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Wow congratulations po!! You deserve it!! 🎉🥳

Pandabelle0405 · April 2023

Hello my tanong po today is our 150 days ng msg po at ng send ang CO ng form S56 about military ng husband ko sa form 80 fill up hehe bka my idea po kayo dito salamat po. ![] nkaka kaba bka may mali kami ngawa po sa pag fill up.. pero kc nung college my rotc si husband bka mag hingi na lng kami dun sa skul nya nung college ng Certificate na nag Rotc.. pls advice po sa may idea..

whimpee · April 2023

@Pandabelle0405 said:
Hello my tanong po today is our 150 days ng msg po at ng send ang CO ng form S56 about military ng husband ko sa form 80 fill up hehe bka my idea po kayo dito salamat po. ![] nkaka kaba bka may mali kami ngawa po sa pag fill up.. pero kc nung college my rotc si husband bka mag hingi na lng kami dun sa skul nya nung college ng Certificate na nag Rotc.. pls advice po sa may idea..

Did he answer Yes because of ROTC? Alam ko hindi counted yun as military service

era222 · April 2023

@pearl8693 said:
Hello po! Itatanong ko lang po sana gano po katagal magrant if maga-aaccomplish pa lang ng medical upon request ni DHA? thank you sa sasagot.

You mean if you do your medicals kapag ni-request na ng case officer? No one can tell. May trend but how long it would take to get your grant is still case-to-case basis. But the CO issuing a request for medicals will delay it, compared to doing it right away (assuming na all other requirements are fine).

era222 · April 2023

@whimpee said:

@Pandabelle0405 said:
Hello my tanong po today is our 150 days ng msg po at ng send ang CO ng form S56 about military ng husband ko sa form 80 fill up hehe bka my idea po kayo dito salamat po. ![] nkaka kaba bka may mali kami ngawa po sa pag fill up.. pero kc nung college my rotc si husband bka mag hingi na lng kami dun sa skul nya nung college ng Certificate na nag Rotc.. pls advice po sa may idea..

Did he answer Yes because of ROTC? Alam ko hindi counted yun as military service

Yes, ROTC is NOT COUNTED as military service. Dapat "No" yun sa Form 80.

Pandabelle0405 · April 2023

@whimpee @era222 hala na answer namen is “Yes” naku need po ba namen magpa advice sa agent kung anu dpaat gawin since diy lng po kami or too late to explain sa notificAtion of incorrect answer thanks po ulit..

pearl1993 · April 2023

Hello! Itatanong ko po sana sa mga nagpamedical exam sa St. Lukes Ermita branch kung sa Security Bank over the counter lang ang allowed na payment? thank you po sa sasagot