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Share ko lang sa mga recent visa grant holders especially yung mga under Engineering occupations na bagong dating sa AU o nagbabalak mag-big move soon.
Mahirap humanap ng work pero ito yung mga ginawa ko na sa tingin ko nakatulong sakin sa job hunting na sana eh makatulong din sa iba.
Tip 1: Gumawa ako ng account sa Seek, Indeed at LinkedIn at inayos kong mabuti yung profile ko sa mga sites na to. Better kung comprehensive lalo na yung sa work experience part since wala ka pa local experience.
Ang ginagawa ko pag weekdays ini-isaisa ko lahat ng job ads tapos inaapplyan ko isa-isa. Hassle lang talaga sa una kasi cinucustomize cover letter. Pero laban lang kasi mahirap talaga maka-land sa 1st job na same ng BG mo sa Pinas.
Ang nangyari sakin pagkatapos ko ayusin profile ko may cumontact sakin na mga recruitment agency na may mga ka-tie up na AU companies. Kahit di ako nag-apply dun sa iba pero nung nakita daw nila profile ko sa sites na yan tapos may eksakto may hawak silang job openings sa companies na match sa BG ko kaya nag-reach out sila. Yung recruitment agency din na to yung tumulong sakin para makaconnect dun sa company kung san ako nahire ngayon.
Tip 2: Iwasan mag-self reject sa job application.
Kahit feeling mo di mo nameet lahat ng criteria pero dun sa iba eh pasok ka naman mas okay applyan mo na din wala naman mawawala.
Yung napasukan kong work ngayon 60% dun same ng work ko sa Pinas pero yung other 40% eh talagang no first-hand experience pa ko dun. Kaya nung interview nung tinanong ako ng manager sinabi ko theoretical knowledge palang ang meron ako dun sa other 40% pero willing naman ako pag-aralan.
Ang ending naappreciate ng boss ko na naging honest ako kaya hinire daw niya ako tapos nagprovide sila training para matutunan ko yun.
Tip 3: Recruiters are NOT looking for a perfect candidate
Medyo madami na ako naattendang interviews bago finally mahire at masasabi kong mas gusto nila yung spontaneous at honest answers. Nashare din to samin ng 1 speaker sa inattendan kong event ng Engineers Australia. Nung una nacoconscious din ako sa grammar ko until marealize ko na mas appreciated nila na parang conversational lang at relaxed yung flow ng interview. Di big deal sa kanila na magkamali ka okay lang na icorrect mo pag alam mong may mali kang nasabi at least di lalabas na mukhang scripted sagot mo.
Additional Tip:
Umaattend ako ng events organized by Engineers Australia. Pag di ka pa member, magbabayad ng 10 AUD per event pero para sakin sobrang worth it nito. Naka-attend ako ng 2 events nila. Yung una eh mock interview workshop applicable sa AU setting tapos yung pangalawa naman eh Understanding business culture. Yung mga speakers eh respected people na sa AU Engineering field. Masasabi kong madami kong natutunan dito na nakatulong sakin para mahire tapos ang dami ko pa bagong nakilala na ibat ibang nationalities tapos in-add ko sila sa LinkedIn kaya unti-unti lumalawak connections. May mga naging bago kong kaibigan tapos ang ginagawa namin nagpapalitan kami ng mga nakikitang job openings na applicable sa BG ng isat isa. Ang maganda pa eh may sub-unit yung Engineers Australia na Sydney Migrant Engineers group na tumutulong sa mga migrant engineers para maovercome yung challenges pagdating dito lalo na tungkol sa job hunting pero may mga technical din na seminars.
Hopefully makatulong to sa mga naghahanap o maghahanap din ng work dito.
Good luck mga kabayan!
Nice insights actually eto dn advise ng mga ibang kaibigan ko na onshore na. Struggle talaga mghanap pero be honest relax lang at sympre make all the necessary preparations. Pati dn pag-attend ng events ng EA even ng local community. Need to do networking talaga malakas ang impact ng referral on most occassions.
Agree sa lakas ng impact ng referral. Nashare nung 1 speaker na umaabot daw thousands narereceive nila na job applications tapos one way daw para ma-trim down yun eh unahin interviewhin yung mga applicants na may nag-vouch inside or outside the company basta same field sila.
MY AU MIGRATION JOURNEY
Points breakdown:
Age-30; Civil Status-10; Education-15; Work Experience-5; English Level-20; State Nomination-5/15; Total - 80 (189) & 85 (190) & 95 (491)
Jun 2017. Graduated from college (UST - BS Industrial Engineering).
Sep 2017. Started reading about the migration process at the PinoyAu forum.
Oct 2017. Decided to take IELTS (1st try: Failed) : L -7.0, R-7.0, W-5.5, S-6.0).
Nov 2017 - Jan 2022. Long hiatus. Focused on gaining local experience (Total of 3.9 years).
Feb 2022. Revisited the PinoyAu forum to look for the latest news and trends on visa grants.
March 21, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (1st try: Proficient) (L-79, R-80, S-88, W-78).
April 01, 2022. Submitted documents for EA assessment (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Received positive results from EA (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 189 (70 pts) and Visa 190-NSW (75 pts) at SkillSelect.
May 18, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 491-NSW (85 pts) at SkillSelect.
June 03, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (2nd try: Superior) (L-86, R-90, S-90, W-90).
June 04, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 189 (80 pts) and 190 (85 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
June 16, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 491 (95 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
October 03, 2022. Received pre-invite for Visa 190 (VIC).
October 06, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 189.
October 17, 2022. Lodged Visa 189 with NBI clearance and Forms 80 and 1221.
October 24, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 190 (VIC). Decided not to lodge due to a previous 189 application.
October 26, 2022. Took medical exam at St. Luke's BGC.
November 03, 2022. Received medical results at my Immi account (no further action required).
March 28, 2023. Visa grant.
March 30, 2023. PDOS schedule.
April 11, 2023. Big move.
June 13, 2023. First day at my 1st work in Australia.
Hi! Anyone po na nakpag travel via PAL recently? Strict po ba sila sa hand carry? Pati po ba yung mga personal bag (tote bag/sling bag) and laptop bag, kasali sa kinikilo nila? Thank you po
era222Philippines Posts: 783Member Joined: Mar 08, 2022
@lydelmp said:
Hi! Anyone po na nakpag travel via PAL recently? Strict po ba sila sa hand carry? Pati po ba yung mga personal bag (tote bag/sling bag) and laptop bag, kasali sa kinikilo nila? Thank you po
Not very recently but in my experience flying with PAL a couple of times, hindi tinitimbang ang personal bags and laptop bag. I've only ever been asked to show it sa check-in counter. Pero I stick lang sa policy nila about how many you can hand-carry.
Note: Never naman ako nag-deliberately over-baggage pero hope that helps hehe.
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
@lydelmp said:
Hi! Anyone po na nakpag travel via PAL recently? Strict po ba sila sa hand carry? Pati po ba yung mga personal bag (tote bag/sling bag) and laptop bag, kasali sa kinikilo nila? Thank you po
Not very recently but in my experience flying with PAL a couple of times, hindi tinitimbang ang personal bags and laptop bag. I've only ever been asked to show it sa check-in counter. Pero I stick lang sa policy nila about how many you can hand-carry.
Note: Never naman ako nag-deliberately over-baggage pero hope that helps hehe.
Share ko lang sa mga recent visa grant holders especially yung mga under Engineering occupations na bagong dating sa AU o nagbabalak mag-big move soon.
Mahirap humanap ng work pero ito yung mga ginawa ko na sa tingin ko nakatulong sakin sa job hunting na sana eh makatulong din sa iba.
Tip 1: Gumawa ako ng account sa Seek, Indeed at LinkedIn at inayos kong mabuti yung profile ko sa mga sites na to. Better kung comprehensive lalo na yung sa work experience part since wala ka pa local experience.
Ang ginagawa ko pag weekdays ini-isaisa ko lahat ng job ads tapos inaapplyan ko isa-isa. Hassle lang talaga sa una kasi cinucustomize cover letter. Pero laban lang kasi mahirap talaga maka-land sa 1st job na same ng BG mo sa Pinas.
Ang nangyari sakin pagkatapos ko ayusin profile ko may cumontact sakin na mga recruitment agency na may mga ka-tie up na AU companies. Kahit di ako nag-apply dun sa iba pero nung nakita daw nila profile ko sa sites na yan tapos may eksakto may hawak silang job openings sa companies na match sa BG ko kaya nag-reach out sila. Yung recruitment agency din na to yung tumulong sakin para makaconnect dun sa company kung san ako nahire ngayon.
Tip 2: Iwasan mag-self reject sa job application.
Kahit feeling mo di mo nameet lahat ng criteria pero dun sa iba eh pasok ka naman mas okay applyan mo na din wala naman mawawala.
Yung napasukan kong work ngayon 60% dun same ng work ko sa Pinas pero yung other 40% eh talagang no first-hand experience pa ko dun. Kaya nung interview nung tinanong ako ng manager sinabi ko theoretical knowledge palang ang meron ako dun sa other 40% pero willing naman ako pag-aralan.
Ang ending naappreciate ng boss ko na naging honest ako kaya hinire daw niya ako tapos nagprovide sila training para matutunan ko yun.
Tip 3: Recruiters are NOT looking for a perfect candidate
Medyo madami na ako naattendang interviews bago finally mahire at masasabi kong mas gusto nila yung spontaneous at honest answers. Nashare din to samin ng 1 speaker sa inattendan kong event ng Engineers Australia. Nung una nacoconscious din ako sa grammar ko until marealize ko na mas appreciated nila na parang conversational lang at relaxed yung flow ng interview. Di big deal sa kanila na magkamali ka okay lang na icorrect mo pag alam mong may mali kang nasabi at least di lalabas na mukhang scripted sagot mo.
Additional Tip:
Umaattend ako ng events organized by Engineers Australia. Pag di ka pa member, magbabayad ng 10 AUD per event pero para sakin sobrang worth it nito. Naka-attend ako ng 2 events nila. Yung una eh mock interview workshop applicable sa AU setting tapos yung pangalawa naman eh Understanding business culture. Yung mga speakers eh respected people na sa AU Engineering field. Masasabi kong madami kong natutunan dito na nakatulong sakin para mahire tapos ang dami ko pa bagong nakilala na ibat ibang nationalities tapos in-add ko sila sa LinkedIn kaya unti-unti lumalawak connections. May mga naging bago kong kaibigan tapos ang ginagawa namin nagpapalitan kami ng mga nakikitang job openings na applicable sa BG ng isat isa. Ang maganda pa eh may sub-unit yung Engineers Australia na Sydney Migrant Engineers group na tumutulong sa mga migrant engineers para maovercome yung challenges pagdating dito lalo na tungkol sa job hunting pero may mga technical din na seminars.
Hopefully makatulong to sa mga naghahanap o maghahanap din ng work dito.
Good luck mga kabayan!
Nice insights actually eto dn advise ng mga ibang kaibigan ko na onshore na. Struggle talaga mghanap pero be honest relax lang at sympre make all the necessary preparations. Pati dn pag-attend ng events ng EA even ng local community. Need to do networking talaga malakas ang impact ng referral on most occassions.
Agree sa lakas ng impact ng referral. Nashare nung 1 speaker na umaabot daw thousands narereceive nila na job applications tapos one way daw para ma-trim down yun eh unahin interviewhin yung mga applicants na may nag-vouch inside or outside the company basta same field sila.
Yes ganyan nkapasok un tito at pinsan ko sa work. Ni-refer ng asawa ng tita ko na local (aus) dun sa boss. Yung asawa ng tita ko meron pa nman position dun sa company nya. Kaya un referral nya mejo may weight.
Mshortlist ka lang malaking bagay na kasi un na nga nsa hundreds to thousands un applicants para sa ilang roles lang. Pagalingan na lang sa interview.
ConboyboySa puso mo Posts: 339Member Joined: Feb 05, 2023
@lydelmp said:
Hi! Anyone po na nakpag travel via PAL recently? Strict po ba sila sa hand carry? Pati po ba yung mga personal bag (tote bag/sling bag) and laptop bag, kasali sa kinikilo nila? Thank you po
Try to stick within the limits. So far with airlines recently (post covid), it is best to have your check in within limits. For hand carry, if it looks heavy, kikilohin ehehehe.
For pal maluwag naman. For budget airlines, parang may comission sila? Kasi iba drive nila to measure and weigh hehehehehe.
Excited to have my big move this coming July 3 in Melbourne!!! Sa mga bago lang din po or sa mga gustong makipagfriends, I'm very willing to meet and have a cup of coffee kasi magisa lang din ako haha! Sa CBD area po ako titira so pm me po if you want to hang out!!!
and 9 others.
Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021
2021
Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
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2022
Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
Nov 17: Medicals day
Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
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2023
Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
July 02: BIG MOVE!!! -- THIS IS IT!!!
era222Philippines Posts: 783Member Joined: Mar 08, 2022
@mariusinbrisbane said:
Excited to have my big move this coming July 3 in Melbourne!!! Sa mga bago lang din po or sa mga gustong makipagfriends, I'm very willing to meet and have a cup of coffee kasi magisa lang din ako haha! Sa CBD area po ako titira so pm me po if you want to hang out!!!
Finally, so happy for you!! 🫶🏼 If you don't mind sharing, did you resign na from your job and have a place lined up na sa Melby? 😊
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
@mariusinbrisbane said:
Excited to have my big move this coming July 3 in Melbourne!!! Sa mga bago lang din po or sa mga gustong makipagfriends, I'm very willing to meet and have a cup of coffee kasi magisa lang din ako haha! Sa CBD area po ako titira so pm me po if you want to hang out!!!
Congrats on your move! Living in Melbourne here, make sure you have a good jacket with you. Enjoy!
https://myimmitracker.com/
08-03-2022 ACS Skills Assessment Result (Bachelor's Degree Major in computing, -2 years work experience)
31-10-2022 PTE Exam and Test Result (same day, Superior 1st take)
31-10-2022 EOI Submission (separate 189 & 190 VIC)
31-10-2022 ROI 190 VIC
22-11-2022 VIC 190 Pre-invite @ 85 +5 pts
16-12-2022 Nomination approval, ITA
23-12-2022 Visa lodged
04-01-2023 Medical exam
11-09-2023 IMMI Assessment Commence
22-11-2023 Visa GRANT 🎉🎉🎉
XX-XX-XXXX AU Citizenship 🙏🙏🙏
Pandabelle0405Singapore Posts: 691Member Joined: Aug 16, 2017
@mariusinbrisbane goodluck po and ingatz sa pag BM sana mkakuha agad ng job, fighting 💪🙏
@mariusinbrisbane said:
Excited to have my big move this coming July 3 in Melbourne!!! Sa mga bago lang din po or sa mga gustong makipagfriends, I'm very willing to meet and have a cup of coffee kasi magisa lang din ako haha! Sa CBD area po ako titira so pm me po if you want to hang out!!!
Finally, so happy for you!! 🫶🏼 If you don't mind sharing, did you resign na from your job and have a place lined up na sa Melby? 😊
Salamat po! Happy for us, indeed! I actually got laid off the day after I got my visa haha! Hindi siya dahil sa visa pero nagka-massive layoff kami sa company -- very timely!
Then after a month of job hunting, nakasecure ako ng full time work while here pa sa Pinas. May airbnb na din po ako na pagsstayan for 2 weeks then dun sa 2 weeks na yun, mag aapartment hunting na ako.
and 2 others.
Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021
2021
Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
---
2022
Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
Nov 17: Medicals day
Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
---
2023
Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
@mariusinbrisbane said:
Excited to have my big move this coming July 3 in Melbourne!!! Sa mga bago lang din po or sa mga gustong makipagfriends, I'm very willing to meet and have a cup of coffee kasi magisa lang din ako haha! Sa CBD area po ako titira so pm me po if you want to hang out!!!
Congrats on your move! Living in Melbourne here, make sure you have a good jacket with you. Enjoy!
Salamat po! Will do, mga sampu ata tong dala ko HAHAHA
Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021
2021
Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
---
2022
Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
Nov 17: Medicals day
Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
---
2023
Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
@mariusinbrisbane said:
Excited to have my big move this coming July 3 in Melbourne!!! Sa mga bago lang din po or sa mga gustong makipagfriends, I'm very willing to meet and have a cup of coffee kasi magisa lang din ako haha! Sa CBD area po ako titira so pm me po if you want to hang out!!!
Finally, so happy for you!! 🫶🏼 If you don't mind sharing, did you resign na from your job and have a place lined up na sa Melby? 😊
Salamat po! Happy for us, indeed! I actually got laid off the day after I got my visa haha! Hindi siya dahil sa visa pero nagka-massive layoff kami sa company -- very timely!
Then after a month of job hunting, nakasecure ako ng full time work while here pa sa Pinas. May airbnb na din po ako na pagsstayan for 2 weeks then dun sa 2 weeks na yun, mag aapartment hunting na ako.
Hi @mariusinbrisbane congrats! Just want to ask san ka naghanap ng work? Naginterview sila kahit wala ka pa sa australia? Tips naman on pano ka nakahanap ng work kahit offshore ka pa. Thanks in advance!
era222Philippines Posts: 783Member Joined: Mar 08, 2022
@mariusinbrisbane said:
Excited to have my big move this coming July 3 in Melbourne!!! Sa mga bago lang din po or sa mga gustong makipagfriends, I'm very willing to meet and have a cup of coffee kasi magisa lang din ako haha! Sa CBD area po ako titira so pm me po if you want to hang out!!!
Finally, so happy for you!! 🫶🏼 If you don't mind sharing, did you resign na from your job and have a place lined up na sa Melby? 😊
Salamat po! Happy for us, indeed! I actually got laid off the day after I got my visa haha! Hindi siya dahil sa visa pero nagka-massive layoff kami sa company -- very timely!
Then after a month of job hunting, nakasecure ako ng full time work while here pa sa Pinas. May airbnb na din po ako na pagsstayan for 2 weeks then dun sa 2 weeks na yun, mag aapartment hunting na ako.
Woah, sabi ng universe big move ka na raw ✨ Hope you can share your experience interviewing while in the PH! Curious to know din how the conversation about bringing you in while you're offshore happened. Nakakatuwa na things aligned for you!
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
@mariusinbrisbane said:
Excited to have my big move this coming July 3 in Melbourne!!! Sa mga bago lang din po or sa mga gustong makipagfriends, I'm very willing to meet and have a cup of coffee kasi magisa lang din ako haha! Sa CBD area po ako titira so pm me po if you want to hang out!!!
Finally, so happy for you!! 🫶🏼 If you don't mind sharing, did you resign na from your job and have a place lined up na sa Melby? 😊
Salamat po! Happy for us, indeed! I actually got laid off the day after I got my visa haha! Hindi siya dahil sa visa pero nagka-massive layoff kami sa company -- very timely!
Then after a month of job hunting, nakasecure ako ng full time work while here pa sa Pinas. May airbnb na din po ako na pagsstayan for 2 weeks then dun sa 2 weeks na yun, mag aapartment hunting na ako.
Congrats! This is the ideal scenario talaga and ng-align lahat talaga for you. We’re happy for you. Hopefully you can share how you did it and anong field of work mo dito sa pinas and anong work nkuha mo sa Au.
@mariusinbrisbane said:
Excited to have my big move this coming July 3 in Melbourne!!! Sa mga bago lang din po or sa mga gustong makipagfriends, I'm very willing to meet and have a cup of coffee kasi magisa lang din ako haha! Sa CBD area po ako titira so pm me po if you want to hang out!!!
Finally, so happy for you!! 🫶🏼 If you don't mind sharing, did you resign na from your job and have a place lined up na sa Melby? 😊
Salamat po! Happy for us, indeed! I actually got laid off the day after I got my visa haha! Hindi siya dahil sa visa pero nagka-massive layoff kami sa company -- very timely!
Then after a month of job hunting, nakasecure ako ng full time work while here pa sa Pinas. May airbnb na din po ako na pagsstayan for 2 weeks then dun sa 2 weeks na yun, mag aapartment hunting na ako.
Wow what lucky timing - this means you are getting severance pay during this whole time before going to AU right? Ang ganda ng situation haha
Developer Programmer - ANZSCO 261312
[Age: 30 I Education: 15 | English: 20 l Work Exp: 10 l Partner: 5 | State: 5 | Total: SC190: (85)]
TIMELINE
2023
26-Apr-2023 - IELTS IDP General Result (Main) -> LRSW 8.5|8.5|7.5|7.5 (Proficient)
30-Apr-2023 - Started preparing requirements for ACS Skill Assessment
26-May-2023 - ACS Migration Skill Assessment Submitted (ANZSCO 261312)
30-May-2023 - ACS Status changed - With Assessor
14-Jun-2023 - PTE Academic Result (Partner) -> LRSW 76|77|72|76 (Proficient)
14-Jun-2023 - PTE Academic Result (Main) -> LRSW 90|90|90|90 (Superior)
28-Aug-2023 - ACS Skill Assessment Results - Suitable
28-Aug-2023 - Submitted EOI SC190 (NSW)
28-Aug-2023 - Submitted EOI SC190 (VIC)
28-Aug-2023 - Submitted EOI SC189
12-Sep-2023 - VIC 190/491 ROI Opened, Submitted VIC SC190 ROI
2024
12-Jan-2024 - Pre-Invite NSW SC190
12-Jan-2024 - Application Submitted for NSW
02-Feb-2024 - NSW Nomination Approval + ITA
02-Feb-2024 - SC190 VIC EOI/ROI Withdrawn, SC189 EOI Withdrawn
02-Feb-2024 - SC190 NSW Visa Application Lodged
06-Feb-2024 - Medical Tests Done
12-Feb-2024 - All Medicals Cleared
XX-XXX-2024 - Visa Grant! (manifesting)
@mariusinbrisbane said:
Excited to have my big move this coming July 3 in Melbourne!!! Sa mga bago lang din po or sa mga gustong makipagfriends, I'm very willing to meet and have a cup of coffee kasi magisa lang din ako haha! Sa CBD area po ako titira so pm me po if you want to hang out!!!
Finally, so happy for you!! 🫶🏼 If you don't mind sharing, did you resign na from your job and have a place lined up na sa Melby? 😊
Salamat po! Happy for us, indeed! I actually got laid off the day after I got my visa haha! Hindi siya dahil sa visa pero nagka-massive layoff kami sa company -- very timely!
Then after a month of job hunting, nakasecure ako ng full time work while here pa sa Pinas. May airbnb na din po ako na pagsstayan for 2 weeks then dun sa 2 weeks na yun, mag aapartment hunting na ako.
@mariusinbrisbane said:
Excited to have my big move this coming July 3 in Melbourne!!! Sa mga bago lang din po or sa mga gustong makipagfriends, I'm very willing to meet and have a cup of coffee kasi magisa lang din ako haha! Sa CBD area po ako titira so pm me po if you want to hang out!!!
Finally, so happy for you!! 🫶🏼 If you don't mind sharing, did you resign na from your job and have a place lined up na sa Melby? 😊
Salamat po! Happy for us, indeed! I actually got laid off the day after I got my visa haha! Hindi siya dahil sa visa pero nagka-massive layoff kami sa company -- very timely!
Then after a month of job hunting, nakasecure ako ng full time work while here pa sa Pinas. May airbnb na din po ako na pagsstayan for 2 weeks then dun sa 2 weeks na yun, mag aapartment hunting na ako.
Hi @mariusinbrisbane congrats! Just want to ask san ka naghanap ng work? Naginterview sila kahit wala ka pa sa australia? Tips naman on pano ka nakahanap ng work kahit offshore ka pa. Thanks in advance!
Salamat po! Sa LinkedIn ko lang po siya nahanap. Startup IT company sila based mismo sa CBD. Actually hindi sila talaga nagiinterview remotely pero for some reason when they saw my portfolio and resume, they decided to proceed with my application. Nalaman naman nilang PR na ako so mas may assurance sila. Plus, I told them na once I secure a job, magbbook kaagad ako ng flight depending on my start date.
Regarding the tips, I actually consulted an HR based in Brisbane na pinay din na nakilala ko sa LinkedIn. Ang tips niya:
Ilagay sa pinakataas na part ng resume yung work rights/visa mo and indicate na PR ka na kaagad, if PR visa ka.
Sign up your number in Whatsapp and indicate na may Whatsapp na associated sa cellphone number mo. Dun ako mostly tinawagan ng employers. Dun ko nalaman na that method works haha!
Instead of your address in the Philippines, ilagay na kaagad yung city and state sa Australia as your location. For example sa akin, taga Cavite ako, pero sa resume nilagay ko na "Melbourne, Australia"
In your cover letter, specify na you're still overseas and you're planning to fly to Australia once you secure a job. Also specify your work rights/visa sa cover letter. Make sure na yung mga information na yun nasa pinakabungad na part.
After doing all of these tips, after 2-3 weeks of continuously submitting, nakakuha na ako ng mga calls from employers and dun na ako nagstart with my interviews. Sana po makahelp!
and 11 others.
Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021
2021
Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
---
2022
Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
Nov 17: Medicals day
Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
---
2023
Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
Just to add dun sa tips, I actually got a lot of interviews from good companies. I was even interviewed for ABC Australia haha! As in, when you really take your time and just be patient with things, makukuha mo yung mga quality ones.
Kung hindi naman kayo nagmamadali lumipad kaagad sa Australia, try finding a job while overseas muna. Know your worth and start from there.
Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021
2021
Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
---
2022
Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
Nov 17: Medicals day
Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
---
2023
Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
@mariusinbrisbane said:
Excited to have my big move this coming July 3 in Melbourne!!! Sa mga bago lang din po or sa mga gustong makipagfriends, I'm very willing to meet and have a cup of coffee kasi magisa lang din ako haha! Sa CBD area po ako titira so pm me po if you want to hang out!!!
Finally, so happy for you!! 🫶🏼 If you don't mind sharing, did you resign na from your job and have a place lined up na sa Melby? 😊
Salamat po! Happy for us, indeed! I actually got laid off the day after I got my visa haha! Hindi siya dahil sa visa pero nagka-massive layoff kami sa company -- very timely!
Then after a month of job hunting, nakasecure ako ng full time work while here pa sa Pinas. May airbnb na din po ako na pagsstayan for 2 weeks then dun sa 2 weeks na yun, mag aapartment hunting na ako.
Congrats! This is the ideal scenario talaga and ng-align lahat talaga for you. We’re happy for you. Hopefully you can share how you did it and anong field of work mo dito sa pinas and anong work nkuha mo sa Au.
Maraming salamat po! I work in the analytics industry (IT). Yung work po na nakuha ko sa AU is Data Analyst.
Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021
2021
Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
---
2022
Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
Nov 17: Medicals day
Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
---
2023
Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
@mariusinbrisbane said:
Excited to have my big move this coming July 3 in Melbourne!!! Sa mga bago lang din po or sa mga gustong makipagfriends, I'm very willing to meet and have a cup of coffee kasi magisa lang din ako haha! Sa CBD area po ako titira so pm me po if you want to hang out!!!
Finally, so happy for you!! 🫶🏼 If you don't mind sharing, did you resign na from your job and have a place lined up na sa Melby? 😊
Salamat po! Happy for us, indeed! I actually got laid off the day after I got my visa haha! Hindi siya dahil sa visa pero nagka-massive layoff kami sa company -- very timely!
Then after a month of job hunting, nakasecure ako ng full time work while here pa sa Pinas. May airbnb na din po ako na pagsstayan for 2 weeks then dun sa 2 weeks na yun, mag aapartment hunting na ako.
Wow what lucky timing - this means you are getting severance pay during this whole time before going to AU right? Ang ganda ng situation haha
Yes po exactly HAHA! I got severance pay + final pay + even the company laptop sa amin na haha! Grabe talaga ang galing ni universe, siya na nagbigay ng pocket money sa akin haha!
and 5 others.
Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021
2021
Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
---
2022
Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
Nov 17: Medicals day
Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
---
2023
Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
July 02: BIG MOVE!!! -- THIS IS IT!!!
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@mariusinbrisbane said:
Excited to have my big move this coming July 3 in Melbourne!!! Sa mga bago lang din po or sa mga gustong makipagfriends, I'm very willing to meet and have a cup of coffee kasi magisa lang din ako haha! Sa CBD area po ako titira so pm me po if you want to hang out!!!
Finally, so happy for you!! 🫶🏼 If you don't mind sharing, did you resign na from your job and have a place lined up na sa Melby? 😊
Salamat po! Happy for us, indeed! I actually got laid off the day after I got my visa haha! Hindi siya dahil sa visa pero nagka-massive layoff kami sa company -- very timely!
Then after a month of job hunting, nakasecure ako ng full time work while here pa sa Pinas. May airbnb na din po ako na pagsstayan for 2 weeks then dun sa 2 weeks na yun, mag aapartment hunting na ako.
Hi @mariusinbrisbane congrats! Just want to ask san ka naghanap ng work? Naginterview sila kahit wala ka pa sa australia? Tips naman on pano ka nakahanap ng work kahit offshore ka pa. Thanks in advance!
Salamat po! Sa LinkedIn ko lang po siya nahanap. Startup IT company sila based mismo sa CBD. Actually hindi sila talaga nagiinterview remotely pero for some reason when they saw my portfolio and resume, they decided to proceed with my application. Nalaman naman nilang PR na ako so mas may assurance sila. Plus, I told them na once I secure a job, magbbook kaagad ako ng flight depending on my start date.
Regarding the tips, I actually consulted an HR based in Brisbane na pinay din na nakilala ko sa LinkedIn. Ang tips niya:
Ilagay sa pinakataas na part ng resume yung work rights/visa mo and indicate na PR ka na kaagad, if PR visa ka.
Sign up your number in Whatsapp and indicate na may Whatsapp na associated sa cellphone number mo. Dun ako mostly tinawagan ng employers. Dun ko nalaman na that method works haha!
Instead of your address in the Philippines, ilagay na kaagad yung city and state sa Australia as your location. For example sa akin, taga Cavite ako, pero sa resume nilagay ko na "Melbourne, Australia"
In your cover letter, specify na you're still overseas and you're planning to fly to Australia once you secure a job. Also specify your work rights/visa sa cover letter. Make sure na yung mga information na yun nasa pinakabungad na part.
After doing all of these tips, after 2-3 weeks of continuously submitting, nakakuha na ako ng mga calls from employers and dun na ako nagstart with my interviews. Sana po makahelp!
Woohooo! Ayan na syaaa~
Salamat sa tips!
Galingan mo dun, best of luck sa BM!
DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!
"We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams." - Les Brown
261312 (Developer Programmer) - Main | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Wife
189 (95), 190 (100)
2023
14 Nov | BIG MOVE 01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
--- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side --- 19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!
2022 - Pandemic Eases Off
17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
15 Nov | Medical Test
03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn 03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!! 31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC 26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!! 21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW 21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired
2021 - Pandemic Still
25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189
2020 - Pandemic
19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC 30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed 09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior) 19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired
2019
24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired
2018
--- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!
@mariusinbrisbane said:
Excited to have my big move this coming July 3 in Melbourne!!! Sa mga bago lang din po or sa mga gustong makipagfriends, I'm very willing to meet and have a cup of coffee kasi magisa lang din ako haha! Sa CBD area po ako titira so pm me po if you want to hang out!!!
Finally, so happy for you!! 🫶🏼 If you don't mind sharing, did you resign na from your job and have a place lined up na sa Melby? 😊
Salamat po! Happy for us, indeed! I actually got laid off the day after I got my visa haha! Hindi siya dahil sa visa pero nagka-massive layoff kami sa company -- very timely!
Then after a month of job hunting, nakasecure ako ng full time work while here pa sa Pinas. May airbnb na din po ako na pagsstayan for 2 weeks then dun sa 2 weeks na yun, mag aapartment hunting na ako.
Wow what lucky timing - this means you are getting severance pay during this whole time before going to AU right? Ang ganda ng situation haha
Yes po exactly HAHA! I got severance pay + final pay + even the company laptop sa amin na haha! Grabe talaga ang galing ni universe, siya na nagbigay ng pocket money sa akin haha!
Congratulations!!!
Curious lang po, nag PDOS pa po ba kayo?
Developer Programmer - ANZSCO 261312
[Age: 30 I Education: 15 | English: 20 l Work Exp: 10 l Partner: 5 | State: 5 | Total: SC190: (85)]
TIMELINE
2023
26-Apr-2023 - IELTS IDP General Result (Main) -> LRSW 8.5|8.5|7.5|7.5 (Proficient)
30-Apr-2023 - Started preparing requirements for ACS Skill Assessment
26-May-2023 - ACS Migration Skill Assessment Submitted (ANZSCO 261312)
30-May-2023 - ACS Status changed - With Assessor
14-Jun-2023 - PTE Academic Result (Partner) -> LRSW 76|77|72|76 (Proficient)
14-Jun-2023 - PTE Academic Result (Main) -> LRSW 90|90|90|90 (Superior)
28-Aug-2023 - ACS Skill Assessment Results - Suitable
28-Aug-2023 - Submitted EOI SC190 (NSW)
28-Aug-2023 - Submitted EOI SC190 (VIC)
28-Aug-2023 - Submitted EOI SC189
12-Sep-2023 - VIC 190/491 ROI Opened, Submitted VIC SC190 ROI
2024
12-Jan-2024 - Pre-Invite NSW SC190
12-Jan-2024 - Application Submitted for NSW
02-Feb-2024 - NSW Nomination Approval + ITA
02-Feb-2024 - SC190 VIC EOI/ROI Withdrawn, SC189 EOI Withdrawn
02-Feb-2024 - SC190 NSW Visa Application Lodged
06-Feb-2024 - Medical Tests Done
12-Feb-2024 - All Medicals Cleared
XX-XXX-2024 - Visa Grant! (manifesting)
Unsullied_06Australia Posts: 269Member Joined: Aug 04, 2019
Hello everyone. Sa mga Engineers dito na interested sumali o umattend sa events ng Sydney Migrant Engineers group tapos sa counterpart nitong group sa Melbourne, good news may go signal na ko sa mga contact person na pwede ko ishare LinkedIn profile nila paki-PM nalang ako. Good luck!!!
MY AU MIGRATION JOURNEY
Points breakdown:
Age-30; Civil Status-10; Education-15; Work Experience-5; English Level-20; State Nomination-5/15; Total - 80 (189) & 85 (190) & 95 (491)
Jun 2017. Graduated from college (UST - BS Industrial Engineering).
Sep 2017. Started reading about the migration process at the PinoyAu forum.
Oct 2017. Decided to take IELTS (1st try: Failed) : L -7.0, R-7.0, W-5.5, S-6.0).
Nov 2017 - Jan 2022. Long hiatus. Focused on gaining local experience (Total of 3.9 years).
Feb 2022. Revisited the PinoyAu forum to look for the latest news and trends on visa grants.
March 21, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (1st try: Proficient) (L-79, R-80, S-88, W-78).
April 01, 2022. Submitted documents for EA assessment (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Received positive results from EA (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 189 (70 pts) and Visa 190-NSW (75 pts) at SkillSelect.
May 18, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 491-NSW (85 pts) at SkillSelect.
June 03, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (2nd try: Superior) (L-86, R-90, S-90, W-90).
June 04, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 189 (80 pts) and 190 (85 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
June 16, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 491 (95 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
October 03, 2022. Received pre-invite for Visa 190 (VIC).
October 06, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 189.
October 17, 2022. Lodged Visa 189 with NBI clearance and Forms 80 and 1221.
October 24, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 190 (VIC). Decided not to lodge due to a previous 189 application.
October 26, 2022. Took medical exam at St. Luke's BGC.
November 03, 2022. Received medical results at my Immi account (no further action required).
March 28, 2023. Visa grant.
March 30, 2023. PDOS schedule.
April 11, 2023. Big move.
June 13, 2023. First day at my 1st work in Australia.
@mariusinbrisbane said:
Excited to have my big move this coming July 3 in Melbourne!!! Sa mga bago lang din po or sa mga gustong makipagfriends, I'm very willing to meet and have a cup of coffee kasi magisa lang din ako haha! Sa CBD area po ako titira so pm me po if you want to hang out!!!
Finally, so happy for you!! 🫶🏼 If you don't mind sharing, did you resign na from your job and have a place lined up na sa Melby? 😊
Salamat po! Happy for us, indeed! I actually got laid off the day after I got my visa haha! Hindi siya dahil sa visa pero nagka-massive layoff kami sa company -- very timely!
Then after a month of job hunting, nakasecure ako ng full time work while here pa sa Pinas. May airbnb na din po ako na pagsstayan for 2 weeks then dun sa 2 weeks na yun, mag aapartment hunting na ako.
Congrats! This is the ideal scenario talaga and ng-align lahat talaga for you. We’re happy for you. Hopefully you can share how you did it and anong field of work mo dito sa pinas and anong work nkuha mo sa Au.
Maraming salamat po! I work in the analytics industry (IT). Yung work po na nakuha ko sa AU is Data Analyst.
@mariusinbrisbane said:
Excited to have my big move this coming July 3 in Melbourne!!! Sa mga bago lang din po or sa mga gustong makipagfriends, I'm very willing to meet and have a cup of coffee kasi magisa lang din ako haha! Sa CBD area po ako titira so pm me po if you want to hang out!!!
Finally, so happy for you!! 🫶🏼 If you don't mind sharing, did you resign na from your job and have a place lined up na sa Melby? 😊
Salamat po! Happy for us, indeed! I actually got laid off the day after I got my visa haha! Hindi siya dahil sa visa pero nagka-massive layoff kami sa company -- very timely!
Then after a month of job hunting, nakasecure ako ng full time work while here pa sa Pinas. May airbnb na din po ako na pagsstayan for 2 weeks then dun sa 2 weeks na yun, mag aapartment hunting na ako.
Congrats! This is the ideal scenario talaga and ng-align lahat talaga for you. We’re happy for you. Hopefully you can share how you did it and anong field of work mo dito sa pinas and anong work nkuha mo sa Au.
Maraming salamat po! I work in the analytics industry (IT). Yung work po na nakuha ko sa AU is Data Analyst.
Salamat congrats sayo we’re very happy for you.
Salamat po!
Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021
2021
Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
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2022
Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
Nov 17: Medicals day
Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
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2023
Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
@Anneng23 said:
Hello po, sa mga nag big move po recently under 189 visa, hinanapan po ba kayo ng travel insurance sa immigration dito po Ph? Thanks po.
Hi all,
Congrats sa mga na-grant and gooduck sa mga waiting
Thanks din po sa mga shared tips sa whole process ng DIY visa.
Granted na po kami sa 189 Visa (me and my husband) last 12 April.
We are planning to stay in Europe for a maximum of 2 years. Lipad po kami this end of May to Europe. For the 1st entry sa Aus, kelangan namin pumasok within a year. Magvisit po kami sa Aus this May (1 week lang). Medyo hindi lang po kami sure sa mga ito:
May kelangan pa po ba kami dalin sa airport aside sa letter from Immi? Or may kelangan po ba kmai gawin dun sa Immiaccount?
May kelangan po ba kami na inotify regarding sa pagmove namin to Europe for 2 years? Like change of address and work situations?
Salamat po!
Hello @reinrein2022 . Share ko lang po yung naging experience ko last month. April 10 flight ko papuntang Sydney ito hiningi sakin sa airport ng IO.
Valid passport (at least 6 mos validity)
IMMI grant letter
PDOS sticker (naka-stamp na sa passport by CFO officer)
PH departure card
Plane ticket and boarding pass
Additional document na pinakita ko:
VEVO visa check details (printed copy)
Hahanapin po talaga yang PDOS sticker. Mabilis lang naman po ako sa IO mga 1 min lang. 189 din visa ko.
Hello! Ano po yung PH Departure Card?
Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021
2021
Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
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2022
Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
Nov 17: Medicals day
Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
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2023
Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
July 02: BIG MOVE!!! -- THIS IS IT!!!
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@mariusinbrisbane Congratulations, truly deserving, isa ka sa mga Members na di ko makakalimutan ang journey.
POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE
Age : 25 | Education : 15 | Work : 5 | English PTE : 20 | Partner : 5
ANZSCO Code : Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)
Points : 70/75/85
Applicant : Husband
Location : Qatar
TIMELINE
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XXX-XX-2023 - 491 NSW Visa Grant
September 27, 2023 - Attached Cover Letter and Clicked "I confirm" button.
September 21, 2023 - Attached required Form 1229
September 14, 2023 - Received CO Contact/S56 (Form 1229)
June 2023 - Medicals Cleared
May 20, 2023 - Medical Physical Check up
May 15, 2023 - Medical Laboratory Tests
May 11, 2023 - Biometrics
May 05, 2023 - Lodged Visa 491 NSW (85 pts)
April 2023 - Philippines NBI and Qatar PCC
March 17, 2023 - 491 NSW (RDA Illawara) State Nomination Approval and ITA from Skillselect
February 14, 2023 - RDA Application to Illawara (NSW 491)
2022
December 2022 - EOI (NSW 190 and 491)
November 2022 - EOI (SA 491, WA 491, and VIC 190)
November 2022 - 3rd PTE Exam - Applicant - Superior
November 2022 - 2nd PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
October 2022 : 1st PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
October 2022 : PTE Exam - Dependent - Proficient
September 2022 : Review for PTE
August 2022 : ACS Result - Positive - Suitable for Migration
June 2022 : ACS Application Submitted
March 2022 : Signed Service Agreement with our Migration Agent
"Until it's my turn, I will keep clapping for others."
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@Unsullied_06 wow sir good news yan thank u po sa sharing ❤️
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Agree sa lakas ng impact ng referral. Nashare nung 1 speaker na umaabot daw thousands narereceive nila na job applications tapos one way daw para ma-trim down yun eh unahin interviewhin yung mga applicants na may nag-vouch inside or outside the company basta same field sila.
MY AU MIGRATION JOURNEY
Points breakdown:
Age-30; Civil Status-10; Education-15; Work Experience-5; English Level-20; State Nomination-5/15; Total - 80 (189) & 85 (190) & 95 (491)
Jun 2017. Graduated from college (UST - BS Industrial Engineering).
Sep 2017. Started reading about the migration process at the PinoyAu forum.
Oct 2017. Decided to take IELTS (1st try: Failed) : L -7.0, R-7.0, W-5.5, S-6.0).
Nov 2017 - Jan 2022. Long hiatus. Focused on gaining local experience (Total of 3.9 years).
Feb 2022. Revisited the PinoyAu forum to look for the latest news and trends on visa grants.
March 21, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (1st try: Proficient) (L-79, R-80, S-88, W-78).
April 01, 2022. Submitted documents for EA assessment (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Received positive results from EA (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 189 (70 pts) and Visa 190-NSW (75 pts) at SkillSelect.
May 18, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 491-NSW (85 pts) at SkillSelect.
June 03, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (2nd try: Superior) (L-86, R-90, S-90, W-90).
June 04, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 189 (80 pts) and 190 (85 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
June 16, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 491 (95 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
October 03, 2022. Received pre-invite for Visa 190 (VIC).
October 06, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 189.
October 17, 2022. Lodged Visa 189 with NBI clearance and Forms 80 and 1221.
October 24, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 190 (VIC). Decided not to lodge due to a previous 189 application.
October 26, 2022. Took medical exam at St. Luke's BGC.
November 03, 2022. Received medical results at my Immi account (no further action required).
March 28, 2023. Visa grant.
March 30, 2023. PDOS schedule.
April 11, 2023. Big move.
June 13, 2023. First day at my 1st work in Australia.
TBA. Citizenship Manifesting
MSA CDR + RSEA TIPS
Link: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/114/engineers-australia-skills-assessment/p363
PTE ACADEMIC TIPS
1st take: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p694
Final take: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p700
PTE MOCK TEST SCORES VS ACTUAL SCORES (2ND TAKE)
PTE A Mock Test Scores - 2nd Take
ApeUni Practice
S W R L Overall
1 65 86 81 76 Proficient
2 54 89 74 69 Competent
3 69 80 79 76 Proficient
4 56 88 81 67 Competent
5 56 83 77 71 Competent
6 78 90 83 84 Proficient
7 59 81 75 76 Competent
8 65 90 78 79 Proficient
9 65 87 77 81 Proficient
10 76 81 84 79 Proficient
11 67 90 83 77 Proficient
12 66 85 84 78 Proficient
Language Academy Practice
S W R L Overall
1 75 87 68 81 Proficient
2 79 79 75 77 Proficient
Actual Exam
S W R L Overall
1 90 90 90 86 Superior
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Hi!
Anyone po na nakpag travel via PAL recently? Strict po ba sila sa hand carry? Pati po ba yung mga personal bag (tote bag/sling bag) and laptop bag, kasali sa kinikilo nila? Thank you po 
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Not very recently but in my experience flying with PAL a couple of times, hindi tinitimbang ang personal bags and laptop bag. I've only ever been asked to show it sa check-in counter. Pero I stick lang sa policy nila about how many you can hand-carry.
Note: Never naman ako nag-deliberately over-baggage pero hope that helps hehe.
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 05, 2021
Thank you po
Joined: Apr 16, 2020
Yes ganyan nkapasok un tito at pinsan ko sa work. Ni-refer ng asawa ng tita ko na local (aus) dun sa boss. Yung asawa ng tita ko meron pa nman position dun sa company nya. Kaya un referral nya mejo may weight.
Mshortlist ka lang malaking bagay na kasi un na nga nsa hundreds to thousands un applicants para sa ilang roles lang. Pagalingan na lang sa interview.
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Try to stick within the limits. So far with airlines recently (post covid), it is best to have your check in within limits. For hand carry, if it looks heavy, kikilohin ehehehe.
For pal maluwag naman. For budget airlines, parang may comission sila? Kasi iba drive nila to measure and weigh hehehehehe.
Joined: Aug 04, 2021
Excited to have my big move this coming July 3 in Melbourne!!! Sa mga bago lang din po or sa mga gustong makipagfriends, I'm very willing to meet and have a cup of coffee kasi magisa lang din ako haha! Sa CBD area po ako titira so pm me po if you want to hang out!!!
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Finally, so happy for you!! 🫶🏼 If you don't mind sharing, did you resign na from your job and have a place lined up na sa Melby? 😊
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
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Congrats on your move! Living in Melbourne here, make sure you have a good jacket with you. Enjoy!
ANZSCO 261313 Software Engineer (Onshore) | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Experience: 10 | Education: 15 | Single: 10 | TOTAL: 85
https://myimmitracker.com/
08-03-2022 ACS Skills Assessment Result (Bachelor's Degree Major in computing, -2 years work experience)
31-10-2022 PTE Exam and Test Result (same day, Superior 1st take)
31-10-2022 EOI Submission (separate 189 & 190 VIC)
31-10-2022 ROI 190 VIC
22-11-2022 VIC 190 Pre-invite @ 85 +5 pts
16-12-2022 Nomination approval, ITA
23-12-2022 Visa lodged
04-01-2023 Medical exam
11-09-2023 IMMI Assessment Commence
22-11-2023 Visa GRANT 🎉🎉🎉
XX-XX-XXXX AU Citizenship 🙏🙏🙏
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@mariusinbrisbane goodluck po and ingatz sa pag BM sana mkakuha agad ng job, fighting 💪🙏
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Salamat po! Happy for us, indeed! I actually got laid off the day after I got my visa haha! Hindi siya dahil sa visa pero nagka-massive layoff kami sa company -- very timely!
Then after a month of job hunting, nakasecure ako ng full time work while here pa sa Pinas. May airbnb na din po ako na pagsstayan for 2 weeks then dun sa 2 weeks na yun, mag aapartment hunting na ako.
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Salamat po! Will do, mga sampu ata tong dala ko HAHAHA
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Thank you po! Nakakuha na po ako ng job actually!
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Hi @mariusinbrisbane congrats! Just want to ask san ka naghanap ng work? Naginterview sila kahit wala ka pa sa australia? Tips naman on pano ka nakahanap ng work kahit offshore ka pa. Thanks in advance!
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Woah, sabi ng universe big move ka na raw ✨ Hope you can share your experience interviewing while in the PH! Curious to know din how the conversation about bringing you in while you're offshore happened. Nakakatuwa na things aligned for you!
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 16, 2020
Congrats! This is the ideal scenario talaga and ng-align lahat talaga for you. We’re happy for you. Hopefully you can share how you did it and anong field of work mo dito sa pinas and anong work nkuha mo sa Au.
Joined: May 18, 2023
Wow what lucky timing - this means you are getting severance pay during this whole time before going to AU right? Ang ganda ng situation haha
Developer Programmer - ANZSCO 261312
[Age: 30 I Education: 15 | English: 20 l Work Exp: 10 l Partner: 5 | State: 5 | Total: SC190: (85)]
TIMELINE
2023
26-Apr-2023 - IELTS IDP General Result (Main) -> LRSW 8.5|8.5|7.5|7.5 (Proficient)
30-Apr-2023 - Started preparing requirements for ACS Skill Assessment
26-May-2023 - ACS Migration Skill Assessment Submitted (ANZSCO 261312)
30-May-2023 - ACS Status changed - With Assessor
14-Jun-2023 - PTE Academic Result (Partner) -> LRSW 76|77|72|76 (Proficient)
14-Jun-2023 - PTE Academic Result (Main) -> LRSW 90|90|90|90 (Superior)
28-Aug-2023 - ACS Skill Assessment Results - Suitable
28-Aug-2023 - Submitted EOI SC190 (NSW)
28-Aug-2023 - Submitted EOI SC190 (VIC)
28-Aug-2023 - Submitted EOI SC189
12-Sep-2023 - VIC 190/491 ROI Opened, Submitted VIC SC190 ROI
2024
12-Jan-2024 - Pre-Invite NSW SC190
12-Jan-2024 - Application Submitted for NSW
02-Feb-2024 - NSW Nomination Approval + ITA
02-Feb-2024 - SC190 VIC EOI/ROI Withdrawn, SC189 EOI Withdrawn
02-Feb-2024 - SC190 NSW Visa Application Lodged
06-Feb-2024 - Medical Tests Done
12-Feb-2024 - All Medicals Cleared
XX-XXX-2024 - Visa Grant! (manifesting)
Joined: May 01, 2023
@mariusinbrisbane Congrats! Ito yung ideal na big move. Goodluck!
Joined: Aug 04, 2021
Salamat po! Sa LinkedIn ko lang po siya nahanap. Startup IT company sila based mismo sa CBD. Actually hindi sila talaga nagiinterview remotely pero for some reason when they saw my portfolio and resume, they decided to proceed with my application. Nalaman naman nilang PR na ako so mas may assurance sila. Plus, I told them na once I secure a job, magbbook kaagad ako ng flight depending on my start date.
Regarding the tips, I actually consulted an HR based in Brisbane na pinay din na nakilala ko sa LinkedIn. Ang tips niya:
After doing all of these tips, after 2-3 weeks of continuously submitting, nakakuha na ako ng mga calls from employers and dun na ako nagstart with my interviews. Sana po makahelp!
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Just to add dun sa tips, I actually got a lot of interviews from good companies. I was even interviewed for ABC Australia haha! As in, when you really take your time and just be patient with things, makukuha mo yung mga quality ones.
Kung hindi naman kayo nagmamadali lumipad kaagad sa Australia, try finding a job while overseas muna. Know your worth and start from there.
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Maraming salamat po! I work in the analytics industry (IT). Yung work po na nakuha ko sa AU is Data Analyst.
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Yes po exactly HAHA! I got severance pay + final pay + even the company laptop sa amin na haha! Grabe talaga ang galing ni universe, siya na nagbigay ng pocket money sa akin haha!
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Woohooo! Ayan na syaaa~
Salamat sa tips!
Galingan mo dun, best of luck sa BM!
DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!
"We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams." - Les Brown
261312 (Developer Programmer) - Main | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Wife
189 (95), 190 (100)
2023
14 Nov | BIG MOVE
01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
--- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side ---
19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!
2022 - Pandemic Eases Off
17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
15 Nov | Medical Test
03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn
03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!!
31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC
26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!!
21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW
21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired
2021 - Pandemic Still
25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189
2020 - Pandemic
19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC
30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed
09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior)
19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired
2019
24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired
2018
--- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!
Joined: May 18, 2023
Congratulations!!!
Curious lang po, nag PDOS pa po ba kayo?
Developer Programmer - ANZSCO 261312
[Age: 30 I Education: 15 | English: 20 l Work Exp: 10 l Partner: 5 | State: 5 | Total: SC190: (85)]
TIMELINE
2023
26-Apr-2023 - IELTS IDP General Result (Main) -> LRSW 8.5|8.5|7.5|7.5 (Proficient)
30-Apr-2023 - Started preparing requirements for ACS Skill Assessment
26-May-2023 - ACS Migration Skill Assessment Submitted (ANZSCO 261312)
30-May-2023 - ACS Status changed - With Assessor
14-Jun-2023 - PTE Academic Result (Partner) -> LRSW 76|77|72|76 (Proficient)
14-Jun-2023 - PTE Academic Result (Main) -> LRSW 90|90|90|90 (Superior)
28-Aug-2023 - ACS Skill Assessment Results - Suitable
28-Aug-2023 - Submitted EOI SC190 (NSW)
28-Aug-2023 - Submitted EOI SC190 (VIC)
28-Aug-2023 - Submitted EOI SC189
12-Sep-2023 - VIC 190/491 ROI Opened, Submitted VIC SC190 ROI
2024
12-Jan-2024 - Pre-Invite NSW SC190
12-Jan-2024 - Application Submitted for NSW
02-Feb-2024 - NSW Nomination Approval + ITA
02-Feb-2024 - SC190 VIC EOI/ROI Withdrawn, SC189 EOI Withdrawn
02-Feb-2024 - SC190 NSW Visa Application Lodged
06-Feb-2024 - Medical Tests Done
12-Feb-2024 - All Medicals Cleared
XX-XXX-2024 - Visa Grant! (manifesting)
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Hello everyone. Sa mga Engineers dito na interested sumali o umattend sa events ng Sydney Migrant Engineers group tapos sa counterpart nitong group sa Melbourne, good news may go signal na ko sa mga contact person na pwede ko ishare LinkedIn profile nila paki-PM nalang ako. Good luck!!!
MY AU MIGRATION JOURNEY
Points breakdown:
Age-30; Civil Status-10; Education-15; Work Experience-5; English Level-20; State Nomination-5/15; Total - 80 (189) & 85 (190) & 95 (491)
Jun 2017. Graduated from college (UST - BS Industrial Engineering).
Sep 2017. Started reading about the migration process at the PinoyAu forum.
Oct 2017. Decided to take IELTS (1st try: Failed) : L -7.0, R-7.0, W-5.5, S-6.0).
Nov 2017 - Jan 2022. Long hiatus. Focused on gaining local experience (Total of 3.9 years).
Feb 2022. Revisited the PinoyAu forum to look for the latest news and trends on visa grants.
March 21, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (1st try: Proficient) (L-79, R-80, S-88, W-78).
April 01, 2022. Submitted documents for EA assessment (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Received positive results from EA (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 189 (70 pts) and Visa 190-NSW (75 pts) at SkillSelect.
May 18, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 491-NSW (85 pts) at SkillSelect.
June 03, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (2nd try: Superior) (L-86, R-90, S-90, W-90).
June 04, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 189 (80 pts) and 190 (85 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
June 16, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 491 (95 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
October 03, 2022. Received pre-invite for Visa 190 (VIC).
October 06, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 189.
October 17, 2022. Lodged Visa 189 with NBI clearance and Forms 80 and 1221.
October 24, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 190 (VIC). Decided not to lodge due to a previous 189 application.
October 26, 2022. Took medical exam at St. Luke's BGC.
November 03, 2022. Received medical results at my Immi account (no further action required).
March 28, 2023. Visa grant.
March 30, 2023. PDOS schedule.
April 11, 2023. Big move.
June 13, 2023. First day at my 1st work in Australia.
TBA. Citizenship Manifesting
MSA CDR + RSEA TIPS
Link: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/114/engineers-australia-skills-assessment/p363
PTE ACADEMIC TIPS
1st take: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p694
Final take: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p700
PTE MOCK TEST SCORES VS ACTUAL SCORES (2ND TAKE)
PTE A Mock Test Scores - 2nd Take
ApeUni Practice
S W R L Overall
1 65 86 81 76 Proficient
2 54 89 74 69 Competent
3 69 80 79 76 Proficient
4 56 88 81 67 Competent
5 56 83 77 71 Competent
6 78 90 83 84 Proficient
7 59 81 75 76 Competent
8 65 90 78 79 Proficient
9 65 87 77 81 Proficient
10 76 81 84 79 Proficient
11 67 90 83 77 Proficient
12 66 85 84 78 Proficient
Language Academy Practice
S W R L Overall
1 75 87 68 81 Proficient
2 79 79 75 77 Proficient
Actual Exam
S W R L Overall
1 90 90 90 86 Superior
Joined: Apr 16, 2020
Salamat congrats sayo we’re very happy for you.
Joined: Aug 04, 2021
Salamat po!
Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021
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Hello! Ano po yung PH Departure Card?
Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021
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Posts: 314Member
Joined: Jun 23, 2021
@mariusinbrisbane Congratulations, truly deserving, isa ka sa mga Members na di ko makakalimutan ang journey.
POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE
Age : 25 | Education : 15 | Work : 5 | English PTE : 20 | Partner : 5
ANZSCO Code : Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)
Points : 70/75/85
Applicant : Husband
Location : Qatar
TIMELINE
2023
XXX-XX-2023 - 491 NSW Visa Grant
September 27, 2023 - Attached Cover Letter and Clicked "I confirm" button.
September 21, 2023 - Attached required Form 1229
September 14, 2023 - Received CO Contact/S56 (Form 1229)
June 2023 - Medicals Cleared
May 20, 2023 - Medical Physical Check up
May 15, 2023 - Medical Laboratory Tests
May 11, 2023 - Biometrics
May 05, 2023 - Lodged Visa 491 NSW (85 pts)
April 2023 - Philippines NBI and Qatar PCC
March 17, 2023 - 491 NSW (RDA Illawara) State Nomination Approval and ITA from Skillselect
February 14, 2023 - RDA Application to Illawara (NSW 491)
2022
December 2022 - EOI (NSW 190 and 491)
November 2022 - EOI (SA 491, WA 491, and VIC 190)
November 2022 - 3rd PTE Exam - Applicant - Superior
November 2022 - 2nd PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
October 2022 : 1st PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
October 2022 : PTE Exam - Dependent - Proficient
September 2022 : Review for PTE
August 2022 : ACS Result - Positive - Suitable for Migration
June 2022 : ACS Application Submitted
March 2022 : Signed Service Agreement with our Migration Agent
"Until it's my turn, I will keep clapping for others."
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@Unsullied_06 wow sir good news yan thank u po sa sharing ❤️