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Joined: Feb 21, 2023
Isang pdf file po yun contribution summary saka employment history. Tapos inattach ko same document for all employment history. Kasi makikita na don kung saan saan ka na employ.
Joined: Feb 21, 2023
Hi anong pinili m po? tnuloy m po si technologist?
Joined: Oct 11, 2022
Hi, yes po. And may positive outcome na po last June 28.
Joined: Jul 08, 2023
Hi po. May need po ba dito mag hire ng CDR writer? My friend already paid for one but decided not to push through with it since meron na po siyang positive assessment from ACS. Selling for a lower price po.
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
I wouldn’t recommend hiring someone to write your CDR….be very careful.
Joined: Sep 21, 2021
pwede po ba gamitin sa CEs yung projects sa university during bachelor's and master's if walang experience that will closely demonstrate the competencies of the occupation? Thank you! If yes, need pa ba ng reference letter yun from the school/professor?
Posts: 1,005Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
+10000000 infinity and beyond! LOL
And as a professional and board passer at that, why would one do that, right??? It's like letting someone else take over their own life. It's silly.
It's ok for someone close to copyread the text. But, to write it? BIG NO. One must own their experience and qualifications and be able to communicate it the best way they can.
EDIT: Itayo nyo bandila ng mga Inhenyerong Pilipino!!!
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03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn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: Feb 21, 2023
mga pnasa nyo bang 2316 lahat may tatak ni bir?
Joined: Jul 05, 2023
hello @risukukeito yung detailed reference letter with duties and responsibilities letter na ginawa mo and signed by your superior/ former senior colleague, was it in company letterhead or not? If not, were there other documents you provided? notatized? or stat dec?
Posts: 16Member
Joined: Apr 16, 2023
Hi @Yellow, it’s in company letterhead, hiningi ko din sa HR. Then no need for notarization, but make sure na aligned siya sa requirements indicated in MSA booklet (March 2020) page 28.
For my reference letter naman signed by my former senior colleague since ‘di na din siya connected sa company, I attached his passport copy (signed by him) + COE niya as strong evidence na he worked in the same company as I am.
ANZSCO 233311 (Electrical Engineer)
OFFSHORE | DIY
POINTS BREAKDOWN
Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa: 90+5
Age: 30
English: 20
Education: 15
Single : 10
Overseas Work Experience: 15
2023
25-Apr: Took PTE - Proficient
01-Jun: Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia (fast track)
14-Jul: Received positive skills assessment
22-Jul: Created EOI for SC189 & SC190 (NSW, VIC, QLD)
Hiatus in retaking PTE to meet superior score due to heavy job workload--current company manpower shortage
2024
16-Mar: Retook PTE - Superior
17-Mar: Created Fresh EOI for SC190 (NSW, VIC, QLD) & Updated SC189 EOI--to reflect add'l 10 pts for PTE Superior score
19-Apr: Received ITA for SC190 (NSW)
26-Apr: Applied for NSW nomination for SC190
20-May: Received ITA from DHA & approval of application from NSW for SC190
24-May: Visa Lodgment (NSW SC190)
14-Jun: Medical at SLMC-BGC
19-Jun: Medical health clearance provided – no action required (cleared)
xx-xx: SC190 (NSW) Visa Grant
Joined: Jul 05, 2023
Sorry, got confused. Yung reference letter signed by your former colleague yung naka company letterhead?
Ayaw ko sana kasi mag request from HR or sa manager ko nito since ayaw ko idisclose sa kanila. But i’m thinking na gagawa ako ng letter then ipa sign siya sa senior colleague ko but hindi siya in company letterhead.
Posts: 16Member
Joined: Apr 16, 2023
For my previous company, yes in company letterhead din siya and HR provided it naman and I got their permission since hindi sila nagpprovide ng duties & responsibilities letter.
For my current company naman since preferred ko din na ‘wag idisclose sa kanila yung plan ko, I just gave a viable & realistic excuse (since personally, I believe this is a much easier approach) to our HR & superior, then inacknowledge naman nila at nagsign agad superior ko.
If you plan to have it signed by your senior colleague, kahit yung COE with pay rate & working hours na lang ipagawa mo sa HR using your company’s letterhead. For the duties & responsibilities letter naman, kahit wala ng company letterhead but I suggest na magattach ka din ng proof of employment & identification din ng senior colleague mo.
ANZSCO 233311 (Electrical Engineer)
OFFSHORE | DIY
POINTS BREAKDOWN
Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa: 90+5
Age: 30
English: 20
Education: 15
Single : 10
Overseas Work Experience: 15
2023
25-Apr: Took PTE - Proficient
01-Jun: Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia (fast track)
14-Jul: Received positive skills assessment
22-Jul: Created EOI for SC189 & SC190 (NSW, VIC, QLD)
Hiatus in retaking PTE to meet superior score due to heavy job workload--current company manpower shortage
2024
16-Mar: Retook PTE - Superior
17-Mar: Created Fresh EOI for SC190 (NSW, VIC, QLD) & Updated SC189 EOI--to reflect add'l 10 pts for PTE Superior score
19-Apr: Received ITA for SC190 (NSW)
26-Apr: Applied for NSW nomination for SC190
20-May: Received ITA from DHA & approval of application from NSW for SC190
24-May: Visa Lodgment (NSW SC190)
14-Jun: Medical at SLMC-BGC
19-Jun: Medical health clearance provided – no action required (cleared)
xx-xx: SC190 (NSW) Visa Grant
Joined: Jul 05, 2023
Salamat @risukukeito I appreciate the explanation.Thank you so much for clarifying!
Joined: Apr 10, 2023
Hello! Magtatanong lang po ako if meron akong katulad ng case dito.
Nagwork ako sa isang company nung Feb2022-Oct2022 (contract of service), so wala ako govt contributions mula sa company na to. Sa EA assessment, nagpasa ako ng job contract, payslip, and ITR (BIR 2307 pag sa case ko). Naka-state sa contract ko na wala akong govt contribution benefits.
Ngayon, humihingi sa akin yun assessor ng ITR na validated ng BIR, at mga proofs ng govt contributions tulad ng sss, pagibig, or philhealth na hindi ko naman mapprovide dahil nga sa nakwento ko above. If hindi ko raw mapprovide, hindi iccount yun exp ko mula sa company na to.
Meron po ba dito na same ng case ko? Ang balak ko ay ipavalidate na lang sa BIR yun bir2307 ko and ireiterate na lang sa reply ko na wala govt contributions yun employment ko sa company na yun? Possible ba magpavalidate mula sa BIR?
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
What does contract of service mean? Based from the limited info you provided, it looks like you worked not as employee for that company but as a contractor which means you’re classified as self employed
Joined: Jul 08, 2023
Sorry po may misunderstanding po ata dahil sa term na ginamit ko
Of course I would still write my own CDR since no one really knows what I actually do except myself. Hiring a CDR writer for proofreading purposes po to help me explain, describe and expound what I'm doing in formal words and chronological manner. That's the work of CDR writer. Not necessarily to write the whole CDR. Para lang po maimprove yung CDR since hindi naman po lahat ay kaya pong ma-express yung kanilang detailed job description in a formal and descriptive way.
Basically, yung purpose po ng pag-hire ng CDR writer is to improve lang po yung content para mas madali po siyang maintindihan and mas maganda po yung pagkaka-explain ng job description. Admittedly po hindi po ako ganun kagaling mag describe ng aking ginagawa hehe. Engineers are technical workers po, but not all have the talent in writing... specially if it is not written in our native tounge. I know what words to use but I strongly feel that there are better ways to describe what I am doing. Para lang po better chances of winning.
Wala naman po sigurong masama sa pag-seek ng professional help lalo na po at hindi biro ang gastos ng pagpapa assess ng skills sa EA.
After po dumaan kay CDR writer, syempre i-rereview ko po ulet if ok na po siya (and hopefully learn how to write better along the way). Magkakaron pa po ng discussion between me and the CDR writer para mas mapolish yung CDR before submitting for assessment.
Posts: 45Member
Joined: Nov 23, 2016
I have a question regarding lodging your EOI for Engineers Australia after receiving successful assessment such as below:
Which should you choose on the EOI window?
Is it:
“other Qualifications or award recognised by assessing Aurhority “ or “Bachelors Degree in science
Thank you!
Posts: 1,482Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 09, 2019
If is a Bachelors related to the 3 Body of Knowledge
Choose
ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer (Offshore) | Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 05 (Competent English) |NAATI: 05 |State :05
SC190 NSW = 90
Timeline:
17 Apr 2023: Took PTE Exam: Superior
29 May 2023: Spouse PTE Exam: Competent
15 May 2023: Submitted relevant employment docs, work pass and DRAFT CDR to agent
29 May 2023: Agent submitted EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
8 July 2023: EA MSA CDR + RSEA result: Suitable for migration
26 July 2023: took the NAATI CCL
13 Aug 2023: results out for NAATI exam
15 Aug 2023: Agent updated EOI for CCL points (+5)
13 Sep 2023: Agent created EOI for SC 190 NSW
02 Nov 2023: Pre-invited by NSW
06 Nov 2023: Nomination submitted to NSW
09 Nov 2023: Nomination application approved & ITA received
29 Nov 2023: Visa lodgment and medicals booked
11 Dec 2023: Medicals completed
xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT
Joined: Jun 06, 2022
thanks po
"In God's Perfect Time"
AU MIGRATION JOURNEY WITH SPOUSE
(Industrial Engineer with Spouse)
SC189: 80pts: SC190: 85pts: SC491: 95pts
23 Jun 2022: Booked PTE Exam
July-Aug 2022: Review PTE
31 Aug 2022: PTE Examination
31 Aug 2022: Same day result (L-80, R-85, S-90, W-82) SUPERIOR! Thank you, Lord!
Sept 2022-May 2023: Got busy with work and businesses
June 2023: Start again to collect docs from previous companies and prepare CDR & RSEA
03 Aug 2023: Submit EA Assessment CDR+RSEA (Fast track)
28 Aug 2023: EA status: Assessment in Progress
04 Sept 2023: EA RFI: Additional Pay slips for current job
05 Sept 2023: Submit additional pay slips
21 Sept 2023: Received Positive Assessment & 8yrs+ RSEA Awarded. TYG!
23 Sept 2023: Submit EOI for SC189
24 Sept 2023: Submit Multiple EOIs
19 Dec 2023: VIC 190 - Pre-invitation TYG!
02 Jan 2024: VIC 190 Final Invitation and ITA received TYG!
12 Jan 2024: Visa Lodgment
17 Jan 2024: Attached form 80 and 1221
24 Jan 2024: Medical Cleared - SALAMAT SA DYOS!
24 Jan 2024: Withdrawn other EOIs
*** 2024: Visa Granted - Manifesting!!!
*** 2024: Got an AU Job while offshore -Manifesting!!!
*** 2024: BIG Move!!! - Manifesting!!!
Joined: Jun 06, 2022
Hello, confirm ko lang po, need po bang after graduation ang ilagay dito sa CPD? Also, need po ba ng supporting documents like certificates? Thank you
"In God's Perfect Time"
AU MIGRATION JOURNEY WITH SPOUSE
(Industrial Engineer with Spouse)
SC189: 80pts: SC190: 85pts: SC491: 95pts
23 Jun 2022: Booked PTE Exam
July-Aug 2022: Review PTE
31 Aug 2022: PTE Examination
31 Aug 2022: Same day result (L-80, R-85, S-90, W-82) SUPERIOR! Thank you, Lord!
Sept 2022-May 2023: Got busy with work and businesses
June 2023: Start again to collect docs from previous companies and prepare CDR & RSEA
03 Aug 2023: Submit EA Assessment CDR+RSEA (Fast track)
28 Aug 2023: EA status: Assessment in Progress
04 Sept 2023: EA RFI: Additional Pay slips for current job
05 Sept 2023: Submit additional pay slips
21 Sept 2023: Received Positive Assessment & 8yrs+ RSEA Awarded. TYG!
23 Sept 2023: Submit EOI for SC189
24 Sept 2023: Submit Multiple EOIs
19 Dec 2023: VIC 190 - Pre-invitation TYG!
02 Jan 2024: VIC 190 Final Invitation and ITA received TYG!
12 Jan 2024: Visa Lodgment
17 Jan 2024: Attached form 80 and 1221
24 Jan 2024: Medical Cleared - SALAMAT SA DYOS!
24 Jan 2024: Withdrawn other EOIs
*** 2024: Visa Granted - Manifesting!!!
*** 2024: Got an AU Job while offshore -Manifesting!!!
*** 2024: BIG Move!!! - Manifesting!!!
Posts: 22Member
Joined: Mar 30, 2023
Yes - After graduation
No - no need to attached supp. docs
POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE
Age : 30 | Education : 15 | Work : 10 | English PTE : 10 | Partner : 5
ANZSCO Code : Mechanical Engineer (233512)
Points : 70/75/85
Location : Dubai, United Arab Emirates
TIMELINE
2023
XXX-XX-2023 - 190 VIC Visa Grant
November 21, 2023 - Commencement Email
March 30, 2023 - Medicals Cleared
March 22, 2023 - Medical - St. Lukes BGC
March 09, 2023 - Lodged Visa VIC 190 (70+5 pts)
March 02, 2023 - Nomination Approved SC 190
January 24, 2023 - Pre-Invitation 190 (Received)
2022
December 28, 2022 - Registration of Interest (ROI)
December 27, 2022 - EOI (VIC 190)
December 21, 2022 - Positive EA Assessment
October 30, 2022 : EA Application
July 2, 2022 : PTE Result
May - June 2022 : Review for PTE
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
All I can say is that all my engineer clients wrote there CDR’s by themselves…from the over 10 years experience I’ve been working in this industry, to this date, we’ve not had any negative outcome and all clients managed to write their CDR’s without resorting to any help. Basically if engineers managed to get a degree, they can manage to write their own CDR….if that makes sense.
If one wants to pay and hire someone then that’s their own risk. EA is very strict about these things and if they suspect the applicant has not written the submission, they wouldn’t hesitate to question the applicant. Hence the reason why no MARA agents will ever encourage anyone from using a third party provider.
Joined: May 02, 2022
@RheaMARN1171933 any news po kelan ang NSW 190 rounds ?
Joined: Sep 12, 2022
Anything na screenshot from other sources maglagay po kayo ng reference kung saan nakuha para hindi maconsider na plagiarism.
Joined: Jun 06, 2022
Noted on this po, thank you
"In God's Perfect Time"
AU MIGRATION JOURNEY WITH SPOUSE
(Industrial Engineer with Spouse)
SC189: 80pts: SC190: 85pts: SC491: 95pts
23 Jun 2022: Booked PTE Exam
July-Aug 2022: Review PTE
31 Aug 2022: PTE Examination
31 Aug 2022: Same day result (L-80, R-85, S-90, W-82) SUPERIOR! Thank you, Lord!
Sept 2022-May 2023: Got busy with work and businesses
June 2023: Start again to collect docs from previous companies and prepare CDR & RSEA
03 Aug 2023: Submit EA Assessment CDR+RSEA (Fast track)
28 Aug 2023: EA status: Assessment in Progress
04 Sept 2023: EA RFI: Additional Pay slips for current job
05 Sept 2023: Submit additional pay slips
21 Sept 2023: Received Positive Assessment & 8yrs+ RSEA Awarded. TYG!
23 Sept 2023: Submit EOI for SC189
24 Sept 2023: Submit Multiple EOIs
19 Dec 2023: VIC 190 - Pre-invitation TYG!
02 Jan 2024: VIC 190 Final Invitation and ITA received TYG!
12 Jan 2024: Visa Lodgment
17 Jan 2024: Attached form 80 and 1221
24 Jan 2024: Medical Cleared - SALAMAT SA DYOS!
24 Jan 2024: Withdrawn other EOIs
*** 2024: Visa Granted - Manifesting!!!
*** 2024: Got an AU Job while offshore -Manifesting!!!
*** 2024: BIG Move!!! - Manifesting!!!
Joined: Jun 20, 2023
Hi, I just got a request for information from EA today. They wanted the complete reference letter (with duties pay rate etc), for my current employer.
In my original application for MSA, I submitted the job offer (with pay rate) with job descriptions (including more than 5 tasks). I thought those are acceptable primary documents on top of the "plain" COE.
I'm a little scared to ask my HR for the detailed letter.
Can I just explain that i already submitted the JO and JD and that they should recheck it? Or should I ask my HR? I asked my senior coworker and he doesn't want to write anything in the company letter head.
I only have one chance to do this, so I want to ask for input from here. Thanks!
Posts: 1,482Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 09, 2019
Better comply on the EA standard request , it should be submitted in their format at the first instance . With regards to your HR , the request depends on your message and persuasion ,no one can stop you from chasing your dreams and they can’t dismiss you with just one letter. Try it ,mostly our fears are superficial. You can make it! If that does not work ,speak to your line managers to convince your HR ,is a matter of influence and persuasion ,hope it helps!
ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer (Offshore) | Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 05 (Competent English) |NAATI: 05 |State :05
SC190 NSW = 90
Timeline:
17 Apr 2023: Took PTE Exam: Superior
29 May 2023: Spouse PTE Exam: Competent
15 May 2023: Submitted relevant employment docs, work pass and DRAFT CDR to agent
29 May 2023: Agent submitted EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
8 July 2023: EA MSA CDR + RSEA result: Suitable for migration
26 July 2023: took the NAATI CCL
13 Aug 2023: results out for NAATI exam
15 Aug 2023: Agent updated EOI for CCL points (+5)
13 Sep 2023: Agent created EOI for SC 190 NSW
02 Nov 2023: Pre-invited by NSW
06 Nov 2023: Nomination submitted to NSW
09 Nov 2023: Nomination application approved & ITA received
29 Nov 2023: Visa lodgment and medicals booked
11 Dec 2023: Medicals completed
xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT
Joined: Jul 05, 2023
Hi! Question, sa secondary documents. Ilang payment evidence need? Just want to clarify if need ba na dalawa ang payment evidence? Sa first bullet, itr tapos may “and/or” then second bullet.
Posts: 34Member
Joined: Jul 04, 2022
For the Secondary documents, on my case I submitted 2 para mas safe kung lahat meron ka submit mo wala nman masama dun.
233513: Production or Plant Engineer - Offshore (SG)
Age: 25 / English: 10 / Work: 15 / Education : 15 / Partner : 10 (Software Engr)
189 - 75 ; 190 - 80 ; 491 - 90
03-Feb-2023 - Take PTE Exam (Proficient)
03-Feb-2023 - Started preparing for CDR
04-Jun-2023 - Submit EA Skills Assessment (CDR+RSEA Fast Track Application)
06-Jul-2023 - EA update from Paid to Assessment in progress
12-Jul-2023 - EA Positive Skills Assessment
13-Jul-2023 - EOI Lodge 189/190
24-Jul-2023 - EOI Lodge 189/190 (Update with Wife Points)
xx-xxx-xxxx - Invite
xx-xxx-xxxx - Visa Lodge
Joined: Jul 05, 2023
Sa second employment ko po na 2016-present, complete ko yung ITR except 2016, kaya nag aalangan akong gamitin sya