General Skilled Immigration Visa - Step By Step Process

casssie · June 2023

I have the impression that everyone wants to go to NSW (cause Big City), those who choose or chose other state, may I know why? Just want to know my options.

kayenzky · June 2023

@_sebodemacho said:

@kayenzky said:
hello! just came back from a 5 year hiatus sa pagchase ng AU Dream. question, on claiming partner points (if different skill/no skill assessment si partner) dapat ba cyang magtake ng PTE/IELTS to claim yung 5pts?

Read here https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-table#content-index-10

Nasa sayo kung gusto mong mag claim ng 5pts for your partner's English competency. Kung kaya, and eligible naman sagarin nyo nang 10pts kasama na skills nya through assessment.

thanks! problem is, hindi kasi IT related ang naging work ng hubby ko kahit Computer Engineering graduate cya.

btw, when you say "must also be an applicant for this visa" what does it mean?

**Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and has competent English

For you to be eligible for the award of these points your partner must be an applicant for the same visa subclass and must not be an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen.**

whimpee · June 2023

@kayenzky said:

@_sebodemacho said:

@kayenzky said:
hello! just came back from a 5 year hiatus sa pagchase ng AU Dream. question, on claiming partner points (if different skill/no skill assessment si partner) dapat ba cyang magtake ng PTE/IELTS to claim yung 5pts?

Read here https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-table#content-index-10

Nasa sayo kung gusto mong mag claim ng 5pts for your partner's English competency. Kung kaya, and eligible naman sagarin nyo nang 10pts kasama na skills nya through assessment.

thanks! problem is, hindi kasi IT related ang naging work ng hubby ko kahit Computer Engineering graduate cya.

btw, when you say "must also be an applicant for this visa" what does it mean?

**Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and has competent English

For you to be eligible for the award of these points your partner must be an applicant for the same visa subclass and must not be an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen.**

If meron syang enough work experience naman, possible pa din makakuha ng positive assessment for his current occupation. Madami naman din ang nag work na hindi related sa degree nila.

_sebodemacho · June 2023

@kayenzky said:

@_sebodemacho said:

@kayenzky said:
hello! just came back from a 5 year hiatus sa pagchase ng AU Dream. question, on claiming partner points (if different skill/no skill assessment si partner) dapat ba cyang magtake ng PTE/IELTS to claim yung 5pts?

Read here https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-table#content-index-10

Nasa sayo kung gusto mong mag claim ng 5pts for your partner's English competency. Kung kaya, and eligible naman sagarin nyo nang 10pts kasama na skills nya through assessment.

thanks! problem is, hindi kasi IT related ang naging work ng hubby ko kahit Computer Engineering graduate cya.

btw, when you say "must also be an applicant for this visa" what does it mean?

**Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and has competent English

For you to be eligible for the award of these points your partner must be an applicant for the same visa subclass and must not be an Australian permanent resident or an Australian citizen.**

I answered the same question here https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/396787/#Comment_396787

Specifically, dapat yung nominated job code ni partner mo is eligible for the visa that you are eyeing for. To verify this, go to the Skilled Occupation list: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list

Dun sa "List" at "Visa" columns dapat same kayo na partner mo na pasok sa banga.

Regarding your partner's skills assessment, unang una dapat na gawin nyo ay pumili ng closest na job code to his career episodes. Malalaman nyo yung assessing body dun rin sa Skilled Occupation list above. Kung ikaw ang main applicant, need lang naman nya ang positive assessment para makaclaim ka ng extra 5pts pa (bukod sa English competency na 5pts rin kung at least Competent level). Marami naman na graduate ng certain discipline pero hindi naman nag practice in the same industry and got positive assessment result. So, you can still try exploring that.

Cerberus13 · June 2023

@casssie said:
I have the impression that everyone wants to go to NSW (cause Big City), those who choose or chose other state, may I know why? Just want to know my options.

For my case, NSW lang ung nag positive. If I had a choice, I would choose Tasmania since it's a colder region and I feel it's a bit underrated. Then Victoria next, 3rd choice ko lang ang NSW to be honest. haha

topsaro · June 2023

Hello! New member here na nangangarap

Magtatanong lang sana ako on how to start or make an entry in the Skilled Immigration Visa process. I believe I have made sufficient research and want to finally ask questions specific sa case namin.

Here is our situation: I am a Software Engineer working for 12 years in PH with a spouse also working the same as me for around 7 years. We have 2 kids under 5 years old. We can both claim those years to our nominated skill and I can claim 25pts for the age while my spouse can get 30. We both do not have any work experience inside AU but I've been working with an AU company for the past year through a consulting company here in PH.

I know some of these are dumb questions, but here they are:
1. Anong strategy or entry ang pwede kong gawin for my family?
2. I know I should submit my qualifications for assessment to ACS. Separate ba ang application for spouse or is it a single application for the two of us?
3. I can't find anything for this, so how can I apply for EOI for my family? Will my spouse also be a dependent on that application?
4. How much should I prepare for the visa application?

Thank you so much sa sasagot! Mabuhay kayo!

_sebodemacho · June 2023

@topsaro said:
Hello! New member here na nangangarap

Magtatanong lang sana ako on how to start or make an entry in the Skilled Immigration Visa process. I believe I have made sufficient research and want to finally ask questions specific sa case namin.

Here is our situation: I am a Software Engineer working for 12 years in PH with a spouse also working the same as me for around 7 years. We have 2 kids under 5 years old. We can both claim those years to our nominated skill and I can claim 25pts for the age while my spouse can get 30. We both do not have any work experience inside AU but I've been working with an AU company for the past year through a consulting company here in PH.

I know some of these are dumb questions, but here they are:
1. Anong strategy or entry ang pwede kong gawin for my family?
2. I know I should submit my qualifications for assessment to ACS. Separate ba ang application for spouse or is it a single application for the two of us?
3. I can't find anything for this, so how can I apply for EOI for my family? Will my spouse also be a dependent on that application?
4. How much should I prepare for the visa application?

Thank you so much sa sasagot! Mabuhay kayo!

Generally, ito ang steps:

Find your job code here. Alam ko pwede both sa 189 and 190 ang SE, you may also want to explore 491. Read more about these visa subclasses. Ito na rin yung points table for your reference. Dyan mo malalaman kung gusto mo bang mag claim ng points for your partner's credentials. Achieve as much points as you can.
Skills Assessment (ACS) - madugong documentation ito, pero ok lang yan since gagamitin mo yan sa visa application later on. Read more: https://www.acs.org.au/msa/information-for-applicants.html
English Test (kung kakakayanin, pwedeng pagsabayin ito with skills assessment to save time) - pili kayo ng gusto nyong test. May sariling thread dito sa forum ang bawat test for more tips. Mostly, IELTS at PTE yung preferred by applicants.
EOI - you can create EOI for each visa subclass (highly recommended, since may requirement sa 190 ang mga states na mas gusto nila sila lang pipiliin mo sa EOI). Read more about EOI here. For 190, read more about each state's criteria and process. Kanya kanya yan, may website sila. Currently, since the FY is practically over, may mga states na sarado na for applications. Just wait for the new FY this July and stand by for more announcements.
Visa Application once invited. Dito na papasok ang ImmiAccount. Far down the line pa naman yan needed pag may invitation na. In terms of cost, think around 4,300 AUD for the main applicant pa lang. May dagdag pa yan per head na isasama sa application.

Kung mag backread sa ilang threads dito you will find more insights.

All the best!

casssie · June 2023

@_sebodemacho hello po. Ano po pts breakdown ng partner nyo (ICT Business Analyst)?

Looking to nominate this occupation din po

casssie · June 2023

Ano po ibigsabihin nung "your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa". Ako po kasi main applicant, tapos dependent ko si partner. Yun po ba meaning nung phrase? Nalilito lang po

Reenoah · June 2023

spouse ata kasal lamang,
de facto live-in/jowa/tinanan

Reenoah · June 2023

@Reenoah said:
spouse ata kasal lamang,
de facto live-in/jowa/tinanan

I mean kasama dapat sa application mo, need din ng mga papeles

whimpee · June 2023

@casssie said:

Ano po ibigsabihin nung "your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa". Ako po kasi main applicant, tapos dependent ko si partner. Yun po ba meaning nung phrase? Nalilito lang po

If you are claiming for partner points, kailangan kasama sya sa pag file mo as dependent. Meron din sya dapat positive skill assessment and English test (if claiming 10 pts).

yellowww · June 2023

Hello everyone, nag aayos kasi ako ng visa documents and currently nkapag EOI na ko. Tanong ko lang dun sa required documents na para sa Work Experience sa pag llodge. May positive skills assessment na din ako from EA. OK lang po ba na nakaaddress kay Engineers Australia yung reference letter? Pero yung contents ng salary, start and end date, # of hours per week, at job description included naman.

MTfighter · June 2023

@yellowww said:
Hello everyone, nag aayos kasi ako ng visa documents and currently nkapag EOI na ko. Tanong ko lang dun sa required documents na para sa Work Experience sa pag llodge. May positive skills assessment na din ako from EA. OK lang po ba na nakaaddress kay Engineers Australia yung reference letter? Pero yung contents ng salary, start and end date, # of hours per week, at job description included naman.

Sa mga nababasa ko, ung mga ng submit ng doc para sa work exp, ay same lang sa pinasa nila sa assessment.

parkuuu · June 2023

@era222 said:

@casssie said:

@era222 said:

@casssie said:
When is the best time to start? Anytime now po ba?

If you're ready na (financially, especially) and you are eligible for a skills assessment already, it's best to start gathering documents for that. May sarili namang processing time ang mga assessing bodies. The sooner you can get a positive skills assessment (plus an English exam), the sooner you can lodge an EOI. I wish you the best of luck!!

Thank you. Ano po ba uunahin? PTE muna bago Skills Assessment?

Sa skills assessment na rin po ba yung sa Bachelors Degree?

So PTE > Skills Assess > EOI > Wait
Tama po ba?

Skills assessment muna. Medyo madugo yung pag-gather ng documents for it so okay din na mag-prepare as soon as you can. Yung PTE, pwede mo siya i-take habang nagpprocess yung skills assessment mo, or after mo makuha result. Depende sayo yan, basta ready siya bago ka mag-lodge ng EOI, since need mo ilagay details ng English exam mo sa EOI. (ROI, not sure)

Actually it depends po sa profession. Saming mga accountants, required ng assessing body yung English test so that was the first step. Not sure about other professions though.

casssie · June 2023

@whimpee said:

@casssie said:

Ano po ibigsabihin nung "your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa". Ako po kasi main applicant, tapos dependent ko si partner. Yun po ba meaning nung phrase? Nalilito lang po

If you are claiming for partner points, kailangan kasama sya sa pag file mo as dependent. Meron din sya dapat positive skill assessment and English test (if claiming 10 pts).

Yes po, ilagay ko sya na dependent pag nag apply ako. Mag claim lang po ako ng 5 pts for partner, so mag english test po sya

angelogelo · June 2023

Hi Question po.

ECE graduate po ang experience ko sa SEMICONDUCTOR as Process and Quality Engineer for 12 years.
Anung Skill selection po ba ang mas tamang kunin para sa EA?

Electronic Engineer? or Plant and Production Engineer? Salamat po. Nalilito po kasi ako anu dapat gamitin sa 2.

casssie · June 2023

Ilan pong bullet nung job description/details per job nyo?

_sebodemacho · June 2023

@casssie said:
Ilan pong bullet nung job description/details per job nyo?

Bakit may bilang ng bullets? Haha. Depende sa job details mo yan. Wala naman standard ng number na dapat ilagay.

Goal is to convey that the job description is aligned with the job code you are nominating (dont just copy paste from ANZSCO, though).

_sebodemacho · June 2023

@casssie said:
@_sebodemacho hello po. Ano po pts breakdown ng partner nyo (ICT Business Analyst)?

Looking to nominate this occupation din po

Wala syang points breakdown since ako ang main applicant. Haha.
But I get you, and I dont think it will help if I showed you.

Just focus on getting all the points that you can.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-table

All the best!

casssie · June 2023

Thank you, @_sebodemacho

Another question po (sorry). Under partner skills, ano po ibigsabihin nito?

_sebodemacho · June 2023

@casssie said:
Thank you, @_sebodemacho

Another question po (sorry). Under partner skills, ano po ibigsabihin nito?

Ito yan https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/397266/#Comment_397266

casssie · June 2023

Dun sa "List" at "Visa" columns dapat same kayo na partner mo na pasok sa banga.

Ah so kailangan same kami ng "List" at "Visa".

Tama po?

casssie · June 2023

@casssie said:
Dun sa "List" at "Visa" columns dapat same kayo na partner mo na pasok sa banga.

Ah so kailangan same kami ng "List" at "Visa".

Tama po?

@_sebodemacho

_sebodemacho · June 2023

@casssie said:
Dun sa "List" at "Visa" columns dapat same kayo na partner mo na pasok sa banga.

Ah so kailangan same kami ng "List" at "Visa".

Tama po?

Yes!

casssie · June 2023

Thank you @_sebodemacho! Sayang di kami same ng List

casssie · June 2023

Hi everyone,

May bearing po ba sa application if may relatives na citizen na sa Au?

whimpee · June 2023

@casssie said:
Thank you @_sebodemacho! Sayang di kami same ng List

Ano yung ANZSCO code ninyong dalawa?

casssie · June 2023

@whimpee said:

@casssie said:
Thank you @_sebodemacho! Sayang di kami same ng List

Ano yung ANZSCO code ninyong dalawa?

Main: 261111 ICT Business Analyst
Partner: 262111 Database Administrator

casssie · June 2023

@casssie said:

@whimpee said:

@casssie said:
Thank you @_sebodemacho! Sayang di kami same ng List

Ano yung ANZSCO code ninyong dalawa?

Main: 261111 ICT Business Analyst
Partner: 262111 Database Administrator