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Joined: Nov 04, 2022
For 190, most States (if not all) required nila na yung State nila ang piliin mo sa EOI. Kaya most people gumagawa ng separate EOIs each State.
491 Visa: Human Resource Adviser - 223111 (80 points) | Age: 15 | English: 10 | Work: 15 | Education : 15 | Partner : 10 | Nomination: 15
09 Aug 2016 - VETASSESS Initial, Positive
03 Jan 2020 - VETASSESS Reassessment, Positive
29 Jan 2020 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 65 pts
10 Feb 2020 - IELTS, Proficient
15 Feb 2020 - EOI updated - 75 pts
18 Jan 2022 - VETASSESS Renewal
14 Oct 2022 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 80 pts
10 Nov 2022 - Pre-invite received from NSW, applied on the same day
18 Nov 2022 - NSW Nomination approved
21 Nov 2022 - 491 Visa Lodged
22 Nov 2022 - Submitted Forms 80 and 1221
25 Nov 2022 - Medical exam and Biometrics
6 Dec 2022 - Additional medical check requested for 1 dependent
3 Jan 2023 - Complete health clearance
5 Jun 2023 - Immi Assessment Commenced email received
20 Jul 2023 - Visa Grant
Joined: Apr 13, 2023
Ay gnun po. salamat po s pag sagot. 🙂
Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
If NSW invites you, you will need to show proof of address. Kung nasa Queensland ka, I'm not sure that NSW will proceed with the nomination. But either way, if a state invites you, you have a moral obligation to reside/work in that state for at least 2 years.
212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW
2020
December 5: Started consulting with agents
2021
March 5: Hiatus
2022
February 28: Resumed my application
June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW
2023
January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
March 13: Medicals
March 17: Police clearance
March 21: Medicals cleared
April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
October 16: Received commencement email
December 28: PR VISA GRANT
Joined: Apr 14, 2021
Kaya nga po eh.. 491 311213.
Joined: Apr 14, 2021
Sa immi accnt po meron dun pde mag attach ng other documents kung tama po, dun na din po ba ako mag attach ng letter stating the update on the COC?
Joined: Apr 14, 2021
Another question po sana po may mkasagot sa may mga partner na seafarer
During the lodging there's a question about travel, I didn't put anything under my husband's kasi im worried na baka mali yung malagay ko na dates and baka maquestion pa kasi meron dapat ilagay na start and end date, kasi for seaman lay over lang sila. Is it correct po ba na i leave ko nalang yun? Coz i tot pde xa iedit or mag add lang even after isubmit ang application, or do u suggest na make another letter then indicate all the travels in the past 10yrs? Parang habol nlang?
Nangyari po sa last contract ng husband ko na extend po ng 14mons, and isa po xa na CO asking for police clearance. Im planning to write a letter na only NBI clearance lang ma provide namin worldwide naman yung travel and didn't stay in once country for 12mons. Tama po ba ang action na gagawin ko?
They also asked for statement of character at work, we emailed the office and unfortunately they cant provide coz its confidential daw. Is it ok to write and include it in the letter na we cant provide? And iaattach ko na din po yung email letter from the agency as proof that they cant provide. Kasi pag sa pinas sa company ng husband ko naman everything goes to agency muna not crew direct to the company.
Any advices po na need ko iattach under sa details ng husband ko? As proof to avoid questions and to satisfy the case officer kung meron po nka experience pa share nman po.
Salamat po sa sasagot just need a peace of mind.. hirap mag DIY but praying that everything will be smooth.
Joined: May 02, 2022
pang 189 ang anywhere.. ung 190 ang mag stay ka for 2 years duon sa state na ng nominate sayo. follow mo na lang condition nila.
Joined: May 30, 2022
Sa pagfill out 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----
Joined: Oct 21, 2021
Has anyone tried relocating to a different regional area with a 491 VISA? Okay lang ba yun? I was checking job opportunities in RDA that nominated me and sobrang walang trabaho that would fall under my nominated occupation. So balak ko mag relocate sana sa ibang regional area pero same state pa rin (NSW).
Posts: 362Member
Joined: Mar 23, 2020
Ung exact dates na considered "skilled" by the assessor na nakalagay sa Vetassess outcome letter lang ung i declare sa EOI.
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 02, 2022
ung experience lang na binilang ni vetasses. bka ma refuse visa mo nyan.
Joined: May 02, 2022
Saang part ng proseso, ung pwede na po mag generate ng HAP id at reference letter para sa medical. thanks.
Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
Visa lodgement na.
212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW
2020
December 5: Started consulting with agents
2021
March 5: Hiatus
2022
February 28: Resumed my application
June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW
2023
January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
March 13: Medicals
March 17: Police clearance
March 21: Medicals cleared
April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
October 16: Received commencement email
December 28: PR VISA GRANT
Joined: May 02, 2022
thanks maam era
Joined: Apr 13, 2023
Maraming salamat po s pag sagot nyo s mga tanong ko. 🙂
Joined: May 02, 2022
Sa mga gumamit ng agency, nakatanggap din ba kayo ng email about sa nomination nyo dati sa registered email nyo ? thanks
Joined: May 02, 2022
Sa mga nakatanggap ng nomination, natanggap nyo ba ung sa iyo after ng working hours O during working hours lang. ? 24/7 ba sila mag nominate ?
Joined: Jan 05, 2023
hi good day po.. may gusto lang po ako iconfirm, halimbwa po nagrant ang visa 491 at age of 44, pwede pa rin po ba mag apply ng PR kahit more the 45 yrs old na?
Joined: Nov 04, 2022
Yes, based on my understanding walang age restriction ang Visa 191
491 Visa: Human Resource Adviser - 223111 (80 points) | Age: 15 | English: 10 | Work: 15 | Education : 15 | Partner : 10 | Nomination: 15
09 Aug 2016 - VETASSESS Initial, Positive
03 Jan 2020 - VETASSESS Reassessment, Positive
29 Jan 2020 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 65 pts
10 Feb 2020 - IELTS, Proficient
15 Feb 2020 - EOI updated - 75 pts
18 Jan 2022 - VETASSESS Renewal
14 Oct 2022 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 80 pts
10 Nov 2022 - Pre-invite received from NSW, applied on the same day
18 Nov 2022 - NSW Nomination approved
21 Nov 2022 - 491 Visa Lodged
22 Nov 2022 - Submitted Forms 80 and 1221
25 Nov 2022 - Medical exam and Biometrics
6 Dec 2022 - Additional medical check requested for 1 dependent
3 Jan 2023 - Complete health clearance
5 Jun 2023 - Immi Assessment Commenced email received
20 Jul 2023 - Visa Grant
Joined: Jan 05, 2023
visa491 po?
Posts: 972Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2016
Visa 191 ang katuloy ng 491 which is the PR visa. Sa 491 may age reqt, sa 191 wala.
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: May 02, 2022
Anong oras nyo natanggap ung nomination email nyo ?
Joined: Jan 05, 2023
thank you po sa pagreply🥰
Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
Got my nomination approval the day after submitting my application, 6 AM Philippine time. Sakto yun sa araw na ni-resume ng NSW ang state nomination nila after nung Christmas break. Case to case basis yan and also depends talaga sa workload siguro, so I'd say don't stress too much about that. I'm sure iba-ibang oras yan, walang general. 'Di mo talaga mako-control or predict
212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW
2020
December 5: Started consulting with agents
2021
March 5: Hiatus
2022
February 28: Resumed my application
June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW
2023
January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
March 13: Medicals
March 17: Police clearance
March 21: Medicals cleared
April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
October 16: Received commencement email
December 28: PR VISA GRANT
Joined: Apr 03, 2023
Good day po, may query lang po ako regarding residential address. 2 po kasi residential address ko A and B. Address B ung residence ko na malapit sa work ko. Address A ung naka input sa ID's ko and police clearance na kinuha ko while address B pala ung nainput ko dun sa NBI clearance ko. Should I get a new NBI Clearance na address A ung naka input para same nalang silang lahat? Another question po is after lodging po ba pwede pa mag attach ng additional documents? Para lang po sana if ever tumakbo na ung application while waiting for other documents. Thank you po sa sasagot
Joined: May 30, 2022
Hi, while submitting my EOI, nanotice ko po na ung current employer ko, where I am still presently working, ininclude po ni vetasses pero instead of mentioning present, nilagyan nya ung date of employment ended kung kelan nakadate yung certificate of employment ko and dun sa question na, is the applicant currently employed in this position, minark po ni vetasses na "no" kahit po I am still working here.
Now, nung nag fill out po ako ng EOI, inadd ko po ung present company ko then instead na maglagay ako ng date ended to that employment, I make it blank to indicate I am still presently working here. WIll there be any problem po?
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 02, 2022
Salamat maam di nmn po ako stress. Kumuha lang ako ideas.
Joined: Apr 13, 2023
Question: may nabasa po ako dito n gumawa sya ng EOI ng isa2 bawat state. Hindi kaya magalit sila kasi pwede mo nmn piliin ung mga gusto mong state e bkit nag isa2 pa. Baka lang kasi mgalit🤣
Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
The reason why hinihiwalay usually is to be able to get multiple invites, for example if first choice mo NSW pero gusto mo pa rin possibly ma-invite sa VIC for security. Habang ang ibang states naman, requirement nila na sa EOI sila lang ang naka-select (for example Victoria, if I recall correctly). If you select multiple states sa EOI, pwede rin naman pero makikita nila na included ang ibang states at once ma-invite yang EOI mo,
Wala namang kaso yan kaya hindi magagalit! Hahaha
212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW
2020
December 5: Started consulting with agents
2021
March 5: Hiatus
2022
February 28: Resumed my application
June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW
2023
January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
March 13: Medicals
March 17: Police clearance
March 21: Medicals cleared
April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
October 16: Received commencement email
December 28: PR VISA GRANT
Joined: May 16, 2022
Question po sa mga nagkavisa na ng 491 with dependents? Magkano po ba ang visa fees ng dependents? Salamat
Computer Network and Systems Engineer - ANZSCO: 263111
Age: 25 | Education: 15 | Work (offshore): 15 | English PTE: 10 | Partner: ?
Total: 65|70|80
Timeline
2024
February 8 : Sc491 (SA) VISA GRANT
2023
May: Biometrics
May: Medicals
May: Visa lodged
Mar: SA 491 Pre-Invite & ITA
February : EOI (189|190|491)
February : 1st PTE exam - Proficient
January : Booked PTE & PTE review
2022
September : ACS Result - Positive - Suitable for Migration
July : ACS application submitted
April : Started gathering ACS documents checklist
May : Joined PinoyAU Forum