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Posts: 25Member
Joined: Jul 28, 2020
Hello! Hingi po sana ako ng advice kung ano ang mas okay, maghanap na ng work sa AU or dito sa pinas thru seek? Meron na po ako pr visa last april 2023 and nagpapasa narin po ng resume sa seek at indeed pero unlikely to process sila. Salamat po sa sasagot.
Posts: 973Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2016
mas papansinin ka pag onshore ka, gusto kasi nila dito start agad e so more likely mahire ka pag andito ka na. All the best!
233411 Electronics Engineer (Age-30, Educ-15,English proficiency-20, NAATI - 5, Single, - 10 Relative sponsorship - 15)
95 pts total
2017
June 3, 2017 = Graduated from College
July 8, 2017 = Took IELTS GT
July 21, 2017 = received IELTS results (LRWS = 8/9/7.5/7)
August 11, 2017 = Lodged EA assessment (Fast track)
September 6, 2017 = Received positive EA assessment, lodged EOI (489 Family sponsored - 60 pts)
September 21, 2017 = Took PTE exam
September 22, 2017 = Received PTE results (LRSW- 90/90/90/90), lodged 189 EOI (60 pts), updated 489 FS EOI (70 pts)
September 26, 2017 = Lodged 190 EOI (NSW) 65 pts
2018
1 year wait... still no EOI invite. Decided to pursue student visa instead
Course: Cert IV and Diploma - Work Health and Safety (DNA Kingston)
October 15, 2018 = offer letter from school
November 8, 2018 = Medical exam (St. Lukes)
November 20, 2018 = Paid for tuition
Novemeber 28, 2018 = Received COE
December 2, 2018 = Lodged visa, after 1 min, granted!
2019
Feb 4 2019 = arrived to Perth
2020
Jan 2020 = Age increased to 30 pts
Jan 20 2020 = Took NAATI
Jan 26 2020 = Results for NAATI (passed) +5 pts
Jan 27 2020 = lodged EOI 491 Family
Feb 10 2020 = invited finally!
Oct 8 2020 = 491 granted
2023
Oct 8 2023 = 191 Lodged
Oct 30 2023 = 191 granted
2024
Oct 31 2024 - Lodged citizenship application
Dec 11 2024 - Received test invite for Feb 18 2025
Posts: 25Member
Joined: Jul 28, 2020
Thank you. @MLBS
Joined: Apr 16, 2020
Some have luck having secured jobs while offshore. But swertehan lang dn. It would help if you have a date na when you’re arriving. You can tell them your arriving on this date. Some will entertain you for online interview but most likely para sa mga final rounds it will be face to face na.
Posts: 25Member
Joined: Jul 28, 2020
Mahigpit sila sa resume? Ano po line of work ninyo?
Joined: Apr 16, 2020
Im a Mechanical Engineer. Ndi nman sa magigpit cguro but they follow a certain norm sa kanila unlike sa format ntin sa PH. Usually they advise to use key words from the job posting in your resume para ma-pick up agad ng AI sa initial screening ung resume.
Posts: 25Member
Joined: Jul 28, 2020
Thank you po sa advice
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
Good day guys. Good luck sa lahat ng nmga naghahanap pa ng work at saka sa mga maghahanap pa lang. Tyaga lang at saka sabayan ng mnaraming prayers. Ang mahirap lang talaga sa simula ay yiong tinatawag nila na local experience. Pero kung swefrtihin kayo at recognised ng OZ yong field nyo befirehand, then mnaybe it would be easjier for you to settle for a job that is directly related to your field of work.
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Joined: May 03, 2020
Kamusta po mga recently and currently nasa process ng job hunt? Can you share your experiences for inspiration and motivation 🙏
Currently on my 2nd week
312111 | Architectural Draftsperson
2020 Jul 14 - Submitted application to VETASSESS
2020 Sep 07 - PTE Exam (Superior)
2020 Sep 09 - Received positive outcome letter from VETASSESS
2020 Sep 16 - Lodged EOI (sc491 - 95pts / sc190 - 85 pts)
long wait during pandemic
2022 May 12 - Pre-invite from NSW for sc491
2022 May 19 - Submitted nomination application to NSW RDA Far South Coast
2022 Jun 27 - ITA received, RDA nomination approved
2022 Aug 21 - Lodged visa sc491
2022 Aug 25 - Biometrics
2022 Sep 10 - Medical
2023 Feb 09 - Direct grant, no CO Contact
2023 *** ** - Big move!
Joined: Jun 06, 2022
Ilan po dito nahire na while offshore? curious lang. hehe
"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: Mar 15, 2024
May prospect ba ma hire as Dev/IT if dependent sa student visa na masters coursework?
Joined: Mar 25, 2021
Based on personal experience, preferred nila yung makaka start immediately and yung nandun na sa AU. Ang kaso, 2 months notice period sa current company ko.
Last week a recruiter scheduled a phone interview and sinabi ko sa email na SG-based ako. He called me on the scheduled date, but when he realized na wala ako sa AU, di na tinuloy ang interview LOL mga 2 minutes lang kami sa call, mostly him apologizing for not noticing my address on my CV.
P.S. Hindi pa rin ako nakakahanap ng work, kaya extend muna ako dito sa SG hanggang makaipon ng pera at lakas ng loob pumunta sa baba nang walang trabaho.
Software Engineer (261313) - Offshore
85/90/100
TIMELINE
10 May 2021 - Submitted ACS Assessment
11 May 2021 - PTE Exam & Result L(90) R(90) S(90) W(90)
07 Jun 2021 - Positive ACS Assessment
07 Jun 2021 - Created EOI (Any)
15 Nov 2022 - Received SA 491 Pre-invite
16 Nov 2022 - Created EOI (VIC) and ROI
19 Nov 2022 - Created EOI (NSW)
27 Nov 2022 - Submitted SA 491 Nomination Application
08 Dec 2022 - Received ITA for SA 491
09 Dec 2022 - Created EOI (189)
05 Jan 2023 - Received VIC 190 Pre-invite
05 Jan 2023 - Submitted VIC 190 Nomination Application
09 Jan 2023 - Received ITA for VIC 190
10 Jan 2023 - Received NSW 190 Pre-invite
17 Feb 2023 - Lodged VIC 190 Visa Application
24 Feb 2023 - Health Clearance Uploaded
16 Oct 2023 - Received Assessment Commencement Email
22 Dec 2023 - VISA GRANTED
Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
Same here! I got a lot of opportunities end of last year nung wala pa visa ko, and now the jobs are pretty sparse sa field ko so it’s a lot more competitive—gusto talaga nila andun ka. I had one fall through dahil gusto andun na ako for police checks, and I just couldn’t manage to fly on short notice at the time.
Good luck! I’m considering my options din (extend, or part-time MA). Apply lang nang apply
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: Mar 25, 2021
Hi batchmate @era222! Thanks for sharing your situation, hindi pala ako nag iisa.
Since visa grant last December, daily na ako nagsu-submit ng application sa Seek, LinkedIn, Indeed, etc. But out of my 100+ submissions, 4 times lang ako na-invite for HR interview. Sadly di ako pinaabot sa next round of interview dahil sa urgency ng position.
Actually, nag iisip na ako mag tender ng resignation next week, pero takot ako maging unemployed LOL. Mag risk na sana akong lumipad to Melbourne then AirBnB for 2 months while jobhunting. But the worst case scenario is di ako makahanap ng work within 2 months and uuwi ako sa Pinas na luhaan.
Plano ko nga mag part-time fruit picker habang nandun, kaso need din ata relevant experience non?
Software Engineer (261313) - Offshore
85/90/100
TIMELINE
10 May 2021 - Submitted ACS Assessment
11 May 2021 - PTE Exam & Result L(90) R(90) S(90) W(90)
07 Jun 2021 - Positive ACS Assessment
07 Jun 2021 - Created EOI (Any)
15 Nov 2022 - Received SA 491 Pre-invite
16 Nov 2022 - Created EOI (VIC) and ROI
19 Nov 2022 - Created EOI (NSW)
27 Nov 2022 - Submitted SA 491 Nomination Application
08 Dec 2022 - Received ITA for SA 491
09 Dec 2022 - Created EOI (189)
05 Jan 2023 - Received VIC 190 Pre-invite
05 Jan 2023 - Submitted VIC 190 Nomination Application
09 Jan 2023 - Received ITA for VIC 190
10 Jan 2023 - Received NSW 190 Pre-invite
17 Feb 2023 - Lodged VIC 190 Visa Application
24 Feb 2023 - Health Clearance Uploaded
16 Oct 2023 - Received Assessment Commencement Email
22 Dec 2023 - VISA GRANTED
Posts: 842Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Hirap din bitawan yung sweldo sa sg ano? Sayang din eh. Kelangan talaga mag-ipon ng malala para sa big move at malaking buffer for unemployment period.
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
~~~~
10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
~~~~
02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Posts: 1,014Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
Ipon muna kayo malala. Goods na yung 6mos worth of living expenses nyo, kung kaya more pa. Di rin biro ang mag move na walang naghihintay na work, let alone walang baon. Kasi kami nagulat na wala na pala kaming pera, isang buwan pa lang kami andito nun. Di namin namalayan.
I guess I got lucky that I was hired before flying in, so we immediately had the means to recover.
Mahal kasi ang AirBnb, first of all. Then, your prospective rental home, mahal rin yan, need ng bond and advance payment. Living expenses pa, on top of that.
Basta rin wag kayo tigil sa pagsend ng CV. Darating rin yan. That's the only thing keeping you from moving on. Konting kembot na lang.
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: Mar 25, 2021
Agreed. At saka pag umalis ng SG parang mahirap nang makabalik kung halimbawa hindi palarin sa AU.
Hopefully may mahanap ako na willing mag hintay ng 2 months haha.
Software Engineer (261313) - Offshore
85/90/100
TIMELINE
10 May 2021 - Submitted ACS Assessment
11 May 2021 - PTE Exam & Result L(90) R(90) S(90) W(90)
07 Jun 2021 - Positive ACS Assessment
07 Jun 2021 - Created EOI (Any)
15 Nov 2022 - Received SA 491 Pre-invite
16 Nov 2022 - Created EOI (VIC) and ROI
19 Nov 2022 - Created EOI (NSW)
27 Nov 2022 - Submitted SA 491 Nomination Application
08 Dec 2022 - Received ITA for SA 491
09 Dec 2022 - Created EOI (189)
05 Jan 2023 - Received VIC 190 Pre-invite
05 Jan 2023 - Submitted VIC 190 Nomination Application
09 Jan 2023 - Received ITA for VIC 190
10 Jan 2023 - Received NSW 190 Pre-invite
17 Feb 2023 - Lodged VIC 190 Visa Application
24 Feb 2023 - Health Clearance Uploaded
16 Oct 2023 - Received Assessment Commencement Email
22 Dec 2023 - VISA GRANTED
Joined: Mar 25, 2021
Salamat dito @_sebodemacho.
Nilista ko nga yung pros and cons kung lilipad na by end of May 2024 or maghihintay pa ng ilang buwan para makaipon.
Na-realize ko na dagdag nga sa gastusin yung rental bond/deposit on top of temporary AirBnB stay. Sa AirBnB palang, aabot na ng 100k pesos for 2 months. Plus 4-6 weeks worth of rental deposit.
Kaya ayun. Mas mabigat ang Cons over Pros. Kaya tiis tiis nalang muna kasi di naman kami mayaman haha.
Software Engineer (261313) - Offshore
85/90/100
TIMELINE
10 May 2021 - Submitted ACS Assessment
11 May 2021 - PTE Exam & Result L(90) R(90) S(90) W(90)
07 Jun 2021 - Positive ACS Assessment
07 Jun 2021 - Created EOI (Any)
15 Nov 2022 - Received SA 491 Pre-invite
16 Nov 2022 - Created EOI (VIC) and ROI
19 Nov 2022 - Created EOI (NSW)
27 Nov 2022 - Submitted SA 491 Nomination Application
08 Dec 2022 - Received ITA for SA 491
09 Dec 2022 - Created EOI (189)
05 Jan 2023 - Received VIC 190 Pre-invite
05 Jan 2023 - Submitted VIC 190 Nomination Application
09 Jan 2023 - Received ITA for VIC 190
10 Jan 2023 - Received NSW 190 Pre-invite
17 Feb 2023 - Lodged VIC 190 Visa Application
24 Feb 2023 - Health Clearance Uploaded
16 Oct 2023 - Received Assessment Commencement Email
22 Dec 2023 - VISA GRANTED
Posts: 842Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Tama to. Kelangan mag weigh ng mga bagay bagay at ilista yung expected expenses for big move at mahirap kapag palabas lahat ang pera. 😅
Magwwork kaya if Aus address ang ilalagay sa CV? Say for example may relatives ka doon, para at least yung titirahan mo somehow settled na. Yung rendering after resignation and flight nalang ang iisipin?
@kurtzky sana matanggap ka na. Hassle nga yang 2 months na notice dito sa sg. Napaka tagal!
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
~~~~
10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
~~~~
02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Joined: Jun 06, 2022
Ang gagaling lang ng student visa, nasusurvive nila kahit limited working hours. Pagkagrant nila, lipad agad.
"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: 842Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Someone who entered AU via student visa told me na nagloan sila ng milyon for that - uni tuition fee and pocket money. Ilang years din daw nya binabayaran. Kanya kanya talagang risks...
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
~~~~
10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
~~~~
02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Joined: Jun 06, 2022
Isama pa yang loan, pero nasusurvive nila, galing nila. Hindi nila need mag ipon ng 6months, basta may grant bm agad. Baka kailangan gayahin ang technic nila habang hindi pa nakukuha yung align na work
"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: 842Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Haha nabawasan nga yung anxiety ko sa grant. Napaisip ako kelangan ng madaming baon talaga. While awaiting grant, ipon nang malala. At malaki laki rin nagastos sa visa lodgment.😅 Tapos may kung ano ano pang ganap sa employment and all.
Libre lang talagang mangarap eh, pero yung pag abot po sa pangarap hindi libre. 🥹
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
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10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
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01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
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09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
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02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Joined: Jun 06, 2022
Kaya while waiting siguro ipon2 na tayo, hehe. Ang hirap lang ang tagal nag wait nh grant tapos hindi makaBM dahil walang datung. Hahaha, Kaya kahit anong work muna patusin na para hindi na magantay2 pa. Haha
"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!!!
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Joined: Mar 08, 2022
AU address (just City, State is fine) na nilalagay ko sa CV as well as AU number—it may get you looks pero nagkakatalo sa stages leading up to interview, as some prefer onshore candidates. Kapag nalalaman nila na offshore ka pa, even with a visa, minsan pass na. If may relatives ka naman dun, IMO mas okay since you can stay with them. Yan ang big hurdle ko right now since accommodation costs so much, parang at least 150k sa Sydney. If may relatives pwede ka makalipad to job hunt onshore for a bit, okay yung ganun
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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Joined: Mar 08, 2022
I feel you. Sakin ‘di pa umaabot sa 100+ since super low ng demand/walang mga nagrresign (lol) ngayon. Mahaba-habang pagiisip yung pagresign without a job offer, pero I think pinakaimportant is maactivate yung visa.
IMO it’s important not to rush too much but at the same time set a deadline for yourself—na kapag by X wala pa ring work, do Y and Z. It’s a good thing 5 years yung travel facility ng visa (I’m assuming you’re also on PR) and the residency requirement ng citizenship doesn’t start until like 3 years yata (not sure exactly) before eligibility.
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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Joined: Jul 09, 2019
Lukewarm yung economy currently ni AU pla . For those in the infrastructure/construction building industry onshore /offshore here , we can meet and network in the future
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
11 October 2024: started the renewal of PCC /COC/NBI clearances SG and PH for both of us
14 November 2024: Updated COCs for both of us and wife's NBI cert to IMMI through agent
4 December 2024: I updated my NBI certificate by myself
xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT
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Joined: Sep 13, 2019
Basta eto lang. Do not rush the move without putting much thought into it, regardless of and especially in the current state of the market. Tanggalin rin yung factor ng pressure. Kanya-kanyang timeline naman yan. Wag magpadala sa nakikita sa iba (hindi porke't nauna na yung iba dahil kunwari SV pathway sila, mas maganda na yung katayuan nila ).
If no one else will say it, I will. I know this, because it's human nature. But stop comparing or competing against others. Magkakaiba ng sitwasyon, magkakaiba ng disposisyon.
It's all about calculated risks and thorough planning. Be smart, or turn homeless and set to fail.
Real talk lang, kabayan.
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!
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Joined: Feb 05, 2023
Bro you have done whats correct. Securing interviews even before landing in Au but it seems like, moving to AU is the calculated risk you needed to take hehe.
Godbless on your jobhunt.
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Joined: Feb 05, 2023
Hope to meet you soon once we get our visa. Sa construction din ako.