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  • rentawrentaw Posts: 49Member
    Joined: Dec 21, 2021

    @mathilde9 said:
    Hi. May nakapag request na ba dito ng COC kahit wala yung official request?
    Pagcheck ko kasi, parang kelangan pang iupload yung request. Thanks!

    Hello! Yes nagrequest kami wala pa official request ng CO pero may ITA na kami nun. You can indicate na mag apply kayo ng COC for migration purpose sa AU, attached ITA as evidence din.

    fmp_921Ozdrimsmathilde9

    POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE
    ANZSCO Code : 261311 - Analyst Programmer
    Points : 65
    Age : 25 | Education : 15 | Work : 10| English IELTS : 0 | State/Territory Nomination: 15
    Main Applicant : Husband
    Location : SG

    ****TIMELINE****

    2024
    Jan-09-2024 - 491 SA Visa Grant

    2023
    May 01, 2023 - PCC submitted
    Apr 13, 2023 Lodged Visa 491 SA (65 pts)
    Feb 27, 2023 - 491 SA State Nomination Approval and ITA from Skillselect
    Jan 24, 2023 - SA Nomination Submitted
    Jan 12, 2023 -Pre Invite (SA 491)
    Jan 04, 2023 - EOI for 491 SA

    2022

    Dec 2022 - Positive Results on ACS
    Sep 2022 : ACS Application Submitted

    2021
    Dec 2021 - Signed Service Agreement with Migration Agent
    Sep 2021 - Main applicant IELTS

  • ga2auga2au NSW
    Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
    Joined: Aug 28, 2018

    @mathilde9 said:
    Hi. May nakapag request na ba dito ng COC kahit wala yung official request?
    Pagcheck ko kasi, parang kelangan pang iupload yung request. Thanks!

    U need at least the ITA to request. Kung wala ka nito, you cant request COC.

    mathilde9Ozdrims

    232412- Illustrator | Total: 65

    2018 Oct- Lodged VETASSESS application
    2018 Dec- PTE Test
    2018 Dec- Proficient
    2019 Mar- VETASSESS Positive Outcome
    2019 Jun- Created EOI for NSW
    2019 Jun- Applied SA 489
    2019 Aug- Invitation to apply from SA 489
    2019 Aug- Lodge Visa Application SA 489
    2019 Sep 09- Medical
    2019 Sep 11- Medical deferred
    2019 Oct 19- Start TB treatment
    2019 Oct 21- Pre-invite from NSW 190
    2019 Oct 26- Invitation to apply from NSW Visa 190
    2019 Oct 24- Pre-invite from ACT 190 ( Didn't pursue it because lack of job opportunities)
    2019 Nov 10- Lodge NSW Visa 190
    2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489
    2020 Apr 16- Finished TB treatment ( yey! )
    2020 Jun 08-Sputum results negative
    2020 Jun 12-Panel physician sent emedical ( Awaiting for clearance )
    2020 Jun 23 -Medical Health cleared ( Sa wakas Praise God! )
    2020 Jun 23 -Frontload Form 815_Health undertaking
    2022 Aug 22 - CO Contacted me for new Medicals, PCC and Form 80
    2022 Sept 7 - Uploaded requested documents.
    2022 Nov 25- Golden Grant!

  • TortillosTortillos Posts: 6Member
    Joined: May 01, 2023

    @batangmanlalakbay said:
    Hello po, ask ko lang po kung san po mura at magandang freight forwarder para magpadala ng box from Singapore to Australia? Salamat po!

    Hi @batangmanlalakbay, Kami po sa Astro Movers nagpadala, Singapore to Sydney. Actually dalawa yung pinamilian namin, Astro Movers at Allied Movers, halos same lang sila ng price based on 1cbm/groupage. Yung 1cbm is approx 8 boxes, ang dimension ng box is 55x45x44cm. Yung transit time naman is freight dependent kasi aantayin nila mapuno yung container, pero ang ibinigay nilang guideline is Port to Port Time: Estimated 22 days and Customs Clearance: Estimated 14 days. Yung mga boxes namin were picked up June 10 and was shipped the next day, kaya ayun naunahan pa kami ng mga box makarating sa Sydney. Unfortunately, yung isang box eh may damage, pero di pa namin alam kung anong extent nung damage.

    batangmanlalakbaylukey
  • rukawa_11rukawa_11 Singapore
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Jan 12, 2023

    @Tortillos said:

    @batangmanlalakbay said:
    Hello po, ask ko lang po kung san po mura at magandang freight forwarder para magpadala ng box from Singapore to Australia? Salamat po!

    Hi @batangmanlalakbay, Kami po sa Astro Movers nagpadala, Singapore to Sydney. Actually dalawa yung pinamilian namin, Astro Movers at Allied Movers, halos same lang sila ng price based on 1cbm/groupage. Yung 1cbm is approx 8 boxes, ang dimension ng box is 55x45x44cm. Yung transit time naman is freight dependent kasi aantayin nila mapuno yung container, pero ang ibinigay nilang guideline is Port to Port Time: Estimated 22 days and Customs Clearance: Estimated 14 days. Yung mga boxes namin were picked up June 10 and was shipped the next day, kaya ayun naunahan pa kami ng mga box makarating sa Sydney. Unfortunately, yung isang box eh may damage, pero di pa namin alam kung anong extent nung damage.

    hello, magkano po yung per box niyo?

    MY ROAD TO AUSTRALIAN PR

    Nominated Occupation: Architectural Draftsperson - ANZSCO 312111 (Offshore)


    2020

    Jan 20: Since I’m DIYing it, I started researching and learning the whole process.
    Feb 22: VETASSESS – I started gathering all required documents.
    Apr 25: VETASSESS – I finished gathering all my documents. I created my account and started filling up the Skills Assessment for General Occupation Application.
    Apr 29: VETASSESS – I double-checked my documents. I started uploading the required documents. I decided not to include my first work in the Philippines because I don’t have payment evidence of it. I didn’t include my 1st work in Singapore as well because I don’t have a Certificate of Employment from that job.
    Apr 30: VETASSESS – I double-checked my documents for the last time.
    May 01: VETASSESS – I successfully submitted my online assessment for Architectural Draftsperson. Total amount paid is AUD$ 880 (SGD$ 842.66) Crossing my fingers that the outcome will be positive.
    May 05: VETASSESS – My application status was lodged.
    Jul 12: VETASSESS – After 11 weeks, the results came out and it was Positive. Number of years assessed positively was 9.63 which is equivalent to 15 points in EOI.
    Jul 25: IELTS – I finally booked my IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 365. My test date was Aug 16, 2020.
    Aug 16: IELTS – It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
    Aug 21: IELTS – My test results came out. L: 9.0 R: 7.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
    Aug 22: EOI – I finally submitted my Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect for NSW Visa 190.

    My points breakdown:
    Age: 25
    English Language Ability: 10
    Education: 15
    State Nomination: 5
    Years of Experience: 15
    Total: 70 points

    *Invitation rounds for NSW nomination under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) are currently closed. I’m expecting that this may take a while because of the pandemic and the current situation in Australia. I just have to wait for the federal government’s advice on when it will open again.


    2022

    Jul 5: IELTS – Since my IELTS exam result was expiring on Aug 16, 2022, I booked my 2nd IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 378. My test date was on Jul 17, 2022. I didn’t know at that time that Australia is accepting its validity for 3 years. But I was able to use it as well for my Canada PR application.
    Jul 17: IELTS – It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
    Jul 20: IELTS – My test results came out. L: 8.0 R: 9.0 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
    Jul 25: EOI – I received a notice that my EOI is expiring on August 23, 2022, so I had to resubmit it.
    Aug 23: EOI – My Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect expired after 2 years.
    Aug 25: EOI – I submitted my new Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.

    My points breakdown:
    Age: 25
    English Language Ability: 10
    Education: 15
    State Nomination: 5
    Years of Experience: 15
    Total: 70 points

    *Invitation rounds for NSW nominations under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) were still closed. It’s expected to open in November 2022. I hope I get invited before my birthday because I will lose points during an age milestone on December.

    Sep 09: EOI – After a long wait, NSW’s Skilled Visa Nomination Program finally opened. However, my skill points for my nominated occupation didn’t meet the minimum points required which is 90. I only had 70 points. I updated my EOI and changed my preferred state to Victoria, which only requires a minimum of 65 points. I then created an account in the Live In Melbourne portal and submitted my Registration of Interest (ROI).

    Dec XX: EOI – My points went down to 60 points due to an age milestone and I am now not qualified for at EOI in the Australian Skillselect. My only hope is to get higher points in my English exam to get back in the pool. I withdrew my EOI and ROI in Victoria.
    Dec19: – I booked my PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 367.11). My exam date was on Dec 30, 2022.
    Dec 30: PTE – I took the PTE Academic English Test. My test results came out the same day: L: 84 R:84 S: 90 W: 75. I didn’t get the scores that I needed to achieve Superior English.
    Dec 31: PTE – I booked another PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 361.28). My exam date was on Jan 09, 2023.


    2023

    Jan 09: PTE – It was my test day. The results came out on the same day: L: 90 R:85 S: 90 W: 80. I finally got the points that I needed to get Superior level of English.
    Jan 10: EOI – I lodged my EOI for NSW Visa 190 and was able to reach 70 points again to qualify for an invitation. By this time, the minimum points for all occupations were already removed by NSW.
    Jan 12: PTE – Booked my wife’s PTE English Test for USD$ 291.60 (SGD$ 401.85). Her exam date was on Jan 20, 2023.
    Jan 20: PTE – It was my wife’s test day. The results came out on the same day. She got a Competent English result which is additional 5 points on my EOI for Partner’s Qualifications (English).
    Jan 21: EOI – I updated my NSW 190 EOI. I now have 75 points.

    My points breakdown:
    Age: 15
    English Language Ability: 20
    Education: 15
    State Nomination: 5
    Years of Experience: 15
    Partner Qualification (English): 5
    Total: 75 points

    Jan 24: EOI – I finally received a pre-invite to apply for visa 190 nomination from NSW! We were super-duper happy! We’re on cloud 9! Tears of joy!
    Feb 03: EOI – Submitted documents required for NSW nomination visa subclass 190. I paid AUD$ 300 (SGD$ 290.73) for the application fee.
    Feb 06: EOI – I finally received the Invitation to Apply (ITA) letter for NSW Visa 190! Wohoo!
    Feb 13: Visa 190 lodged. I paid AUD$ 7523.88 (family of 3) with surcharge for the visa application fee. Praying that the visa processing and grants start to speed up.
    Feb 13: EOI – Withdrew all my other EOIs to other states.
    Feb 13: COC – I applied for eAppeal for Singapore Police Certificate of Clearance (COC).
    Feb 14: NBI – My wife applied for her NBI Clearance.
    Feb 21: COC – My eAppeal was approved. I paid SGD$ 55 for my COC application.
    Feb 22: COC – Booked my appointment for fingerprinting on Mar 13, 2023.
    Feb 22: Health Assessment – Booked our medical on Mar 13, 2023.
    Mar 03: NBI – My wife finally received her NBI Clearance.
    Mar 13: Health Assessment – Medical done at SATA AMK. Main applicant: SGD$ 241.90, Spouse: SGD$ 241.90, Child (6 years old): SGD$ 430.05 It cost us a total of SGD$ 913.35 for a family of 3.
    Mar 13: COC – Fingerprinting and collection of SG COC.
    Mar 14: Health Assessment – Status in ImmiAccount: Examinations in progress
    Mar 14: COC & NBI – Uploaded my SG COC and my wife’s NBI Clearance.
    Mar 15: Health Assessment – Status in ImmiAccount: Health Clearance Provided
    May 05: NBI – I applied for my NBI Clearance in the Philippines.
    May 19: NBI – I received my NBI Clearance.
    May 22: NBI – I uploaded my NBI Clearance to my ImmiAccount.
    Oct 10: ImmiAccount – I received s56 requesting for Form 80 from me and my wife. Status in ImmiAccount: Initial assessment.
    Oct 16: ImmiAccount - Submitted our Form 80. Status in ImmiAccount: Further assessment.


    2024

    Feb 08: GOLDEN GRANT! Thank you Lord!

  • batangmanlalakbaybatangmanlalakbay Posts: 13Member
    Joined: Dec 09, 2020

    @Tortillos said:

    @batangmanlalakbay said:
    Hello po, ask ko lang po kung san po mura at magandang freight forwarder para magpadala ng box from Singapore to Australia? Salamat po!

    Hi @batangmanlalakbay, Kami po sa Astro Movers nagpadala, Singapore to Sydney. Actually dalawa yung pinamilian namin, Astro Movers at Allied Movers, halos same lang sila ng price based on 1cbm/groupage. Yung 1cbm is approx 8 boxes, ang dimension ng box is 55x45x44cm. Yung transit time naman is freight dependent kasi aantayin nila mapuno yung container, pero ang ibinigay nilang guideline is Port to Port Time: Estimated 22 days and Customs Clearance: Estimated 14 days. Yung mga boxes namin were picked up June 10 and was shipped the next day, kaya ayun naunahan pa kami ng mga box makarating sa Sydney. Unfortunately, yung isang box eh may damage, pero di pa namin alam kung anong extent nung damage.

    salamat po @Tortillos ! :)

    Ozdrims
  • TortillosTortillos Posts: 6Member
    Joined: May 01, 2023

    @rukawa_11 said:

    @Tortillos said:

    @batangmanlalakbay said:
    Hello po, ask ko lang po kung san po mura at magandang freight forwarder para magpadala ng box from Singapore to Australia? Salamat po!

    Hi @batangmanlalakbay, Kami po sa Astro Movers nagpadala, Singapore to Sydney. Actually dalawa yung pinamilian namin, Astro Movers at Allied Movers, halos same lang sila ng price based on 1cbm/groupage. Yung 1cbm is approx 8 boxes, ang dimension ng box is 55x45x44cm. Yung transit time naman is freight dependent kasi aantayin nila mapuno yung container, pero ang ibinigay nilang guideline is Port to Port Time: Estimated 22 days and Customs Clearance: Estimated 14 days. Yung mga boxes namin were picked up June 10 and was shipped the next day, kaya ayun naunahan pa kami ng mga box makarating sa Sydney. Unfortunately, yung isang box eh may damage, pero di pa namin alam kung anong extent nung damage.

    hello, magkano po yung per box niyo?

    Hi @rukawa11, yung quote sa amin ay 1400 SGD for 1cbm (8 boxes) then 400 SGD for every additional cbm. Ang total namin na napabox ay 12 boxes kaya ang binayadan namin is 1600 SGD plus kumuha kami ng minimum insurance premium na 150 SGD (for 5000 SGD declared value ng items) pero optional naman sya. Nagbayad din kami ng 127.55 AUD dun sa counterpart nila sa Australia for mandatory inspection by the quarantine service.

    ConboyboyOzdrimsrukawa_11
  • mathilde9mathilde9 Singapore
    Posts: 855Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2021

    Hi. May naissuehan ba dito from PH ng license certification na wala yung Official Receipt? Namisplace ko na kasi yun. Nabasa ko sa blog one the requirements daw yun? Thanks

    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! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧

  • mathilde9mathilde9 Singapore
    Posts: 855Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2021

    @mathilde9 said:
    Hi. May naissuehan ba dito from PH ng license certification na wala yung Official Receipt? Namisplace ko na kasi yun. Nabasa ko sa blog one the requirements daw yun? Thanks

    Please disregard. Naretrieve ko sa LTO Portal pala yung copy ng receipt and all. 😅 Thanks.

    Ozdrims

    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! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧

  • rukawa_11rukawa_11 Singapore
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Jan 12, 2023

    @Tortillos said:

    @rukawa_11 said:

    @Tortillos said:

    @batangmanlalakbay said:
    Hello po, ask ko lang po kung san po mura at magandang freight forwarder para magpadala ng box from Singapore to Australia? Salamat po!

    Hi @batangmanlalakbay, Kami po sa Astro Movers nagpadala, Singapore to Sydney. Actually dalawa yung pinamilian namin, Astro Movers at Allied Movers, halos same lang sila ng price based on 1cbm/groupage. Yung 1cbm is approx 8 boxes, ang dimension ng box is 55x45x44cm. Yung transit time naman is freight dependent kasi aantayin nila mapuno yung container, pero ang ibinigay nilang guideline is Port to Port Time: Estimated 22 days and Customs Clearance: Estimated 14 days. Yung mga boxes namin were picked up June 10 and was shipped the next day, kaya ayun naunahan pa kami ng mga box makarating sa Sydney. Unfortunately, yung isang box eh may damage, pero di pa namin alam kung anong extent nung damage.

    hello, magkano po yung per box niyo?

    Hi @rukawa11, yung quote sa amin ay 1400 SGD for 1cbm (8 boxes) then 400 SGD for every additional cbm. Ang total namin na napabox ay 12 boxes kaya ang binayadan namin is 1600 SGD plus kumuha kami ng minimum insurance premium na 150 SGD (for 5000 SGD declared value ng items) pero optional naman sya. Nagbayad din kami ng 127.55 AUD dun sa counterpart nila sa Australia for mandatory inspection by the quarantine service.

    wow ganun pala siya kamahal at ang liit ng boxes compared sa XL ng LBC. Anyway, maraming salamat po sa info.

    MY ROAD TO AUSTRALIAN PR

    Nominated Occupation: Architectural Draftsperson - ANZSCO 312111 (Offshore)


    2020

    Jan 20: Since I’m DIYing it, I started researching and learning the whole process.
    Feb 22: VETASSESS – I started gathering all required documents.
    Apr 25: VETASSESS – I finished gathering all my documents. I created my account and started filling up the Skills Assessment for General Occupation Application.
    Apr 29: VETASSESS – I double-checked my documents. I started uploading the required documents. I decided not to include my first work in the Philippines because I don’t have payment evidence of it. I didn’t include my 1st work in Singapore as well because I don’t have a Certificate of Employment from that job.
    Apr 30: VETASSESS – I double-checked my documents for the last time.
    May 01: VETASSESS – I successfully submitted my online assessment for Architectural Draftsperson. Total amount paid is AUD$ 880 (SGD$ 842.66) Crossing my fingers that the outcome will be positive.
    May 05: VETASSESS – My application status was lodged.
    Jul 12: VETASSESS – After 11 weeks, the results came out and it was Positive. Number of years assessed positively was 9.63 which is equivalent to 15 points in EOI.
    Jul 25: IELTS – I finally booked my IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 365. My test date was Aug 16, 2020.
    Aug 16: IELTS – It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
    Aug 21: IELTS – My test results came out. L: 9.0 R: 7.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
    Aug 22: EOI – I finally submitted my Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect for NSW Visa 190.

    My points breakdown:
    Age: 25
    English Language Ability: 10
    Education: 15
    State Nomination: 5
    Years of Experience: 15
    Total: 70 points

    *Invitation rounds for NSW nomination under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) are currently closed. I’m expecting that this may take a while because of the pandemic and the current situation in Australia. I just have to wait for the federal government’s advice on when it will open again.


    2022

    Jul 5: IELTS – Since my IELTS exam result was expiring on Aug 16, 2022, I booked my 2nd IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 378. My test date was on Jul 17, 2022. I didn’t know at that time that Australia is accepting its validity for 3 years. But I was able to use it as well for my Canada PR application.
    Jul 17: IELTS – It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
    Jul 20: IELTS – My test results came out. L: 8.0 R: 9.0 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
    Jul 25: EOI – I received a notice that my EOI is expiring on August 23, 2022, so I had to resubmit it.
    Aug 23: EOI – My Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect expired after 2 years.
    Aug 25: EOI – I submitted my new Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.

    My points breakdown:
    Age: 25
    English Language Ability: 10
    Education: 15
    State Nomination: 5
    Years of Experience: 15
    Total: 70 points

    *Invitation rounds for NSW nominations under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) were still closed. It’s expected to open in November 2022. I hope I get invited before my birthday because I will lose points during an age milestone on December.

    Sep 09: EOI – After a long wait, NSW’s Skilled Visa Nomination Program finally opened. However, my skill points for my nominated occupation didn’t meet the minimum points required which is 90. I only had 70 points. I updated my EOI and changed my preferred state to Victoria, which only requires a minimum of 65 points. I then created an account in the Live In Melbourne portal and submitted my Registration of Interest (ROI).

    Dec XX: EOI – My points went down to 60 points due to an age milestone and I am now not qualified for at EOI in the Australian Skillselect. My only hope is to get higher points in my English exam to get back in the pool. I withdrew my EOI and ROI in Victoria.
    Dec19: – I booked my PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 367.11). My exam date was on Dec 30, 2022.
    Dec 30: PTE – I took the PTE Academic English Test. My test results came out the same day: L: 84 R:84 S: 90 W: 75. I didn’t get the scores that I needed to achieve Superior English.
    Dec 31: PTE – I booked another PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 361.28). My exam date was on Jan 09, 2023.


    2023

    Jan 09: PTE – It was my test day. The results came out on the same day: L: 90 R:85 S: 90 W: 80. I finally got the points that I needed to get Superior level of English.
    Jan 10: EOI – I lodged my EOI for NSW Visa 190 and was able to reach 70 points again to qualify for an invitation. By this time, the minimum points for all occupations were already removed by NSW.
    Jan 12: PTE – Booked my wife’s PTE English Test for USD$ 291.60 (SGD$ 401.85). Her exam date was on Jan 20, 2023.
    Jan 20: PTE – It was my wife’s test day. The results came out on the same day. She got a Competent English result which is additional 5 points on my EOI for Partner’s Qualifications (English).
    Jan 21: EOI – I updated my NSW 190 EOI. I now have 75 points.

    My points breakdown:
    Age: 15
    English Language Ability: 20
    Education: 15
    State Nomination: 5
    Years of Experience: 15
    Partner Qualification (English): 5
    Total: 75 points

    Jan 24: EOI – I finally received a pre-invite to apply for visa 190 nomination from NSW! We were super-duper happy! We’re on cloud 9! Tears of joy!
    Feb 03: EOI – Submitted documents required for NSW nomination visa subclass 190. I paid AUD$ 300 (SGD$ 290.73) for the application fee.
    Feb 06: EOI – I finally received the Invitation to Apply (ITA) letter for NSW Visa 190! Wohoo!
    Feb 13: Visa 190 lodged. I paid AUD$ 7523.88 (family of 3) with surcharge for the visa application fee. Praying that the visa processing and grants start to speed up.
    Feb 13: EOI – Withdrew all my other EOIs to other states.
    Feb 13: COC – I applied for eAppeal for Singapore Police Certificate of Clearance (COC).
    Feb 14: NBI – My wife applied for her NBI Clearance.
    Feb 21: COC – My eAppeal was approved. I paid SGD$ 55 for my COC application.
    Feb 22: COC – Booked my appointment for fingerprinting on Mar 13, 2023.
    Feb 22: Health Assessment – Booked our medical on Mar 13, 2023.
    Mar 03: NBI – My wife finally received her NBI Clearance.
    Mar 13: Health Assessment – Medical done at SATA AMK. Main applicant: SGD$ 241.90, Spouse: SGD$ 241.90, Child (6 years old): SGD$ 430.05 It cost us a total of SGD$ 913.35 for a family of 3.
    Mar 13: COC – Fingerprinting and collection of SG COC.
    Mar 14: Health Assessment – Status in ImmiAccount: Examinations in progress
    Mar 14: COC & NBI – Uploaded my SG COC and my wife’s NBI Clearance.
    Mar 15: Health Assessment – Status in ImmiAccount: Health Clearance Provided
    May 05: NBI – I applied for my NBI Clearance in the Philippines.
    May 19: NBI – I received my NBI Clearance.
    May 22: NBI – I uploaded my NBI Clearance to my ImmiAccount.
    Oct 10: ImmiAccount – I received s56 requesting for Form 80 from me and my wife. Status in ImmiAccount: Initial assessment.
    Oct 16: ImmiAccount - Submitted our Form 80. Status in ImmiAccount: Further assessment.


    2024

    Feb 08: GOLDEN GRANT! Thank you Lord!

  • mathilde9mathilde9 Singapore
    Posts: 855Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2021

    @Conboyboy said:

    If you intend to convert, madali lang if may existing license ka na before.

    Need mo lang request sa LTO ng certification (naka state don kelan ka una nagka license).

    Tapos book ka ng Basic Theory mo. Pass the exam and head down to traffic police office to convert.

    Yung sa basic theory exam sa comfort delgro website ako nag book. Kasama konting reviewers don, pati exam. Mga 80 ata sgd.

    Aral ka din ng Btt book nabibili sa kinokuniya hehehe.

    Hi sir @conboyboy. BTT lang need for conversion noh? Pwede bang magproceed directly ng BTT exam basta nagawa ko na necessary review? I mean, di na ako mag mock test sa driving school ganon?
    Nakuha mo din same day yung SG license mo after conversion sa Police Office? Thanks

    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! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧

  • rentawrentaw Posts: 49Member
    Joined: Dec 21, 2021

    @mathilde9 said:

    @Conboyboy said:

    If you intend to convert, madali lang if may existing license ka na before.

    Need mo lang request sa LTO ng certification (naka state don kelan ka una nagka license).

    Tapos book ka ng Basic Theory mo. Pass the exam and head down to traffic police office to convert.

    Yung sa basic theory exam sa comfort delgro website ako nag book. Kasama konting reviewers don, pati exam. Mga 80 ata sgd.

    Aral ka din ng Btt book nabibili sa kinokuniya hehehe.

    Hi sir @conboyboy. BTT lang need for conversion noh? Pwede bang magproceed directly ng BTT exam basta nagawa ko na necessary review? I mean, di na ako mag mock test sa driving school ganon?
    Nakuha mo din same day yung SG license mo after conversion sa Police Office? Thanks

    sa experience namin you need to schedule yung BTT exam. wala atang walk in. after the exam you can go directly sa Traffic Police Division to convert license.

    POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE
    ANZSCO Code : 261311 - Analyst Programmer
    Points : 65
    Age : 25 | Education : 15 | Work : 10| English IELTS : 0 | State/Territory Nomination: 15
    Main Applicant : Husband
    Location : SG

    ****TIMELINE****

    2024
    Jan-09-2024 - 491 SA Visa Grant

    2023
    May 01, 2023 - PCC submitted
    Apr 13, 2023 Lodged Visa 491 SA (65 pts)
    Feb 27, 2023 - 491 SA State Nomination Approval and ITA from Skillselect
    Jan 24, 2023 - SA Nomination Submitted
    Jan 12, 2023 -Pre Invite (SA 491)
    Jan 04, 2023 - EOI for 491 SA

    2022

    Dec 2022 - Positive Results on ACS
    Sep 2022 : ACS Application Submitted

    2021
    Dec 2021 - Signed Service Agreement with Migration Agent
    Sep 2021 - Main applicant IELTS

  • mathilde9mathilde9 Singapore
    Posts: 855Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2021

    @rentaw said:
    sa experience namin you need to schedule yung BTT exam. wala atang walk in. after the exam you can go directly sa Traffic Police Division to convert license.

    Noted po. Salamat! Kasi nagttry ako magsched sa Comfort Delgro wala nang slot for next 3 months. Hindi na po need yung Final Theory Exam? Naguluhan ako sa diagram sa google eh haha. Ang ending, sa SSDC ako nakapag register.

    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! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧

  • rentawrentaw Posts: 49Member
    Joined: Dec 21, 2021

    @mathilde9 said:

    @rentaw said:
    sa experience namin you need to schedule yung BTT exam. wala atang walk in. after the exam you can go directly sa Traffic Police Division to convert license.

    Noted po. Salamat! Kasi nagttry ako magsched sa Comfort Delgro wala nang slot for next 3 months. Hindi na po need yung Final Theory Exam? Naguluhan ako sa diagram sa google eh haha. Ang ending, sa SSDC ako nakapag register.

    Hindi na, BTT lang nitake namin both ni hubby. Try mo sa ssdc parang sa kanila nakatiyempo ako mas maaga schedule.

    mathilde9Ozdrims

    POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE
    ANZSCO Code : 261311 - Analyst Programmer
    Points : 65
    Age : 25 | Education : 15 | Work : 10| English IELTS : 0 | State/Territory Nomination: 15
    Main Applicant : Husband
    Location : SG

    ****TIMELINE****

    2024
    Jan-09-2024 - 491 SA Visa Grant

    2023
    May 01, 2023 - PCC submitted
    Apr 13, 2023 Lodged Visa 491 SA (65 pts)
    Feb 27, 2023 - 491 SA State Nomination Approval and ITA from Skillselect
    Jan 24, 2023 - SA Nomination Submitted
    Jan 12, 2023 -Pre Invite (SA 491)
    Jan 04, 2023 - EOI for 491 SA

    2022

    Dec 2022 - Positive Results on ACS
    Sep 2022 : ACS Application Submitted

    2021
    Dec 2021 - Signed Service Agreement with Migration Agent
    Sep 2021 - Main applicant IELTS

  • ConboyboyConboyboy Sa puso mo
    Posts: 335Member
    Joined: Feb 05, 2023
    edited August 2023

    @mathilde9 said:

    @Conboyboy said:

    If you intend to convert, madali lang if may existing license ka na before.

    Need mo lang request sa LTO ng certification (naka state don kelan ka una nagka license).

    Tapos book ka ng Basic Theory mo. Pass the exam and head down to traffic police office to convert.

    Yung sa basic theory exam sa comfort delgro website ako nag book. Kasama konting reviewers don, pati exam. Mga 80 ata sgd.

    Aral ka din ng Btt book nabibili sa kinokuniya hehehe.

    Hi sir @conboyboy. BTT lang need for conversion noh? Pwede bang magproceed directly ng BTT exam basta nagawa ko na necessary review? I mean, di na ako mag mock test sa driving school ganon?
    Nakuha mo din same day yung SG license mo after conversion sa Police Office? Thanks

    as long as may existing PH license ka before moving to sg, BTT exam lang ang kailangan. I was trying to find dati how to book JUST the exam since we can buy books naman from kinokuniya. (BTT reviewer / BTT questionaires)

    What i recall is di ko mahanap sa CDC site yung rekta exam agad, so ending nakuha ko is yung may onting reviewer. I took it mid 2021 heheh so ngayon di ko na need nung triangle.

    For those who wants to drive, you can rent per hour via getgo or by the day using drivelah apps. Be extra careful as the excess (participation fee) can be quite steep for rental cars RE:accidents/damages. There is an add on $18 for zero excess fee sa drivelah apps. Avoid bluesg cars, as the excess is super high (i can recall i wasnt able to register kasi my license is still new ata that time)

    mathilde9Ozdrims
  • rukawa_11rukawa_11 Singapore
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Jan 12, 2023

    @Conboyboy said:

    @mathilde9 said:

    @Conboyboy said:

    If you intend to convert, madali lang if may existing license ka na before.

    Need mo lang request sa LTO ng certification (naka state don kelan ka una nagka license).

    Tapos book ka ng Basic Theory mo. Pass the exam and head down to traffic police office to convert.

    Yung sa basic theory exam sa comfort delgro website ako nag book. Kasama konting reviewers don, pati exam. Mga 80 ata sgd.

    Aral ka din ng Btt book nabibili sa kinokuniya hehehe.

    Hi sir @conboyboy. BTT lang need for conversion noh? Pwede bang magproceed directly ng BTT exam basta nagawa ko na necessary review? I mean, di na ako mag mock test sa driving school ganon?
    Nakuha mo din same day yung SG license mo after conversion sa Police Office? Thanks

    as long as may existing PH license ka before moving to sg, BTT exam lang ang kailangan. I was trying to find dati how to book JUST the exam since we can buy books naman from kinokuniya. (BTT reviewer / BTT questionaires)

    What i recall is di ko mahanap sa CDC site yung rekta exam agad, so ending nakuha ko is yung may onting reviewer. I took it mid 2021 heheh so ngayon di ko na need nung triangle.

    For those who wants to drive, you can rent per hour via getgo or by the day using drivelah apps. Be extra careful as the excess (participation fee) can be quite steep for rental cars RE:accidents/damages. There is an add on $18 for zero excess fee sa drivelah apps. Avoid bluesg cars, as the excess is super high (i can recall i wasnt able to register kasi my license is still new ata that time)

    Sir, yung expiration ba ng converted SG license is based sa expiration ng Philippine license? balak ko rin sana magpa-convert kaso ang inaalala ko mag-eexpire na sa December ung Pinas license ko at baka masayang lang if magpa-convert ako. Please advise naman, salamat.

    Ozdrims

    MY ROAD TO AUSTRALIAN PR

    Nominated Occupation: Architectural Draftsperson - ANZSCO 312111 (Offshore)


    2020

    Jan 20: Since I’m DIYing it, I started researching and learning the whole process.
    Feb 22: VETASSESS – I started gathering all required documents.
    Apr 25: VETASSESS – I finished gathering all my documents. I created my account and started filling up the Skills Assessment for General Occupation Application.
    Apr 29: VETASSESS – I double-checked my documents. I started uploading the required documents. I decided not to include my first work in the Philippines because I don’t have payment evidence of it. I didn’t include my 1st work in Singapore as well because I don’t have a Certificate of Employment from that job.
    Apr 30: VETASSESS – I double-checked my documents for the last time.
    May 01: VETASSESS – I successfully submitted my online assessment for Architectural Draftsperson. Total amount paid is AUD$ 880 (SGD$ 842.66) Crossing my fingers that the outcome will be positive.
    May 05: VETASSESS – My application status was lodged.
    Jul 12: VETASSESS – After 11 weeks, the results came out and it was Positive. Number of years assessed positively was 9.63 which is equivalent to 15 points in EOI.
    Jul 25: IELTS – I finally booked my IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 365. My test date was Aug 16, 2020.
    Aug 16: IELTS – It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
    Aug 21: IELTS – My test results came out. L: 9.0 R: 7.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
    Aug 22: EOI – I finally submitted my Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect for NSW Visa 190.

    My points breakdown:
    Age: 25
    English Language Ability: 10
    Education: 15
    State Nomination: 5
    Years of Experience: 15
    Total: 70 points

    *Invitation rounds for NSW nomination under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) are currently closed. I’m expecting that this may take a while because of the pandemic and the current situation in Australia. I just have to wait for the federal government’s advice on when it will open again.


    2022

    Jul 5: IELTS – Since my IELTS exam result was expiring on Aug 16, 2022, I booked my 2nd IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 378. My test date was on Jul 17, 2022. I didn’t know at that time that Australia is accepting its validity for 3 years. But I was able to use it as well for my Canada PR application.
    Jul 17: IELTS – It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
    Jul 20: IELTS – My test results came out. L: 8.0 R: 9.0 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
    Jul 25: EOI – I received a notice that my EOI is expiring on August 23, 2022, so I had to resubmit it.
    Aug 23: EOI – My Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect expired after 2 years.
    Aug 25: EOI – I submitted my new Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.

    My points breakdown:
    Age: 25
    English Language Ability: 10
    Education: 15
    State Nomination: 5
    Years of Experience: 15
    Total: 70 points

    *Invitation rounds for NSW nominations under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) were still closed. It’s expected to open in November 2022. I hope I get invited before my birthday because I will lose points during an age milestone on December.

    Sep 09: EOI – After a long wait, NSW’s Skilled Visa Nomination Program finally opened. However, my skill points for my nominated occupation didn’t meet the minimum points required which is 90. I only had 70 points. I updated my EOI and changed my preferred state to Victoria, which only requires a minimum of 65 points. I then created an account in the Live In Melbourne portal and submitted my Registration of Interest (ROI).

    Dec XX: EOI – My points went down to 60 points due to an age milestone and I am now not qualified for at EOI in the Australian Skillselect. My only hope is to get higher points in my English exam to get back in the pool. I withdrew my EOI and ROI in Victoria.
    Dec19: – I booked my PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 367.11). My exam date was on Dec 30, 2022.
    Dec 30: PTE – I took the PTE Academic English Test. My test results came out the same day: L: 84 R:84 S: 90 W: 75. I didn’t get the scores that I needed to achieve Superior English.
    Dec 31: PTE – I booked another PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 361.28). My exam date was on Jan 09, 2023.


    2023

    Jan 09: PTE – It was my test day. The results came out on the same day: L: 90 R:85 S: 90 W: 80. I finally got the points that I needed to get Superior level of English.
    Jan 10: EOI – I lodged my EOI for NSW Visa 190 and was able to reach 70 points again to qualify for an invitation. By this time, the minimum points for all occupations were already removed by NSW.
    Jan 12: PTE – Booked my wife’s PTE English Test for USD$ 291.60 (SGD$ 401.85). Her exam date was on Jan 20, 2023.
    Jan 20: PTE – It was my wife’s test day. The results came out on the same day. She got a Competent English result which is additional 5 points on my EOI for Partner’s Qualifications (English).
    Jan 21: EOI – I updated my NSW 190 EOI. I now have 75 points.

    My points breakdown:
    Age: 15
    English Language Ability: 20
    Education: 15
    State Nomination: 5
    Years of Experience: 15
    Partner Qualification (English): 5
    Total: 75 points

    Jan 24: EOI – I finally received a pre-invite to apply for visa 190 nomination from NSW! We were super-duper happy! We’re on cloud 9! Tears of joy!
    Feb 03: EOI – Submitted documents required for NSW nomination visa subclass 190. I paid AUD$ 300 (SGD$ 290.73) for the application fee.
    Feb 06: EOI – I finally received the Invitation to Apply (ITA) letter for NSW Visa 190! Wohoo!
    Feb 13: Visa 190 lodged. I paid AUD$ 7523.88 (family of 3) with surcharge for the visa application fee. Praying that the visa processing and grants start to speed up.
    Feb 13: EOI – Withdrew all my other EOIs to other states.
    Feb 13: COC – I applied for eAppeal for Singapore Police Certificate of Clearance (COC).
    Feb 14: NBI – My wife applied for her NBI Clearance.
    Feb 21: COC – My eAppeal was approved. I paid SGD$ 55 for my COC application.
    Feb 22: COC – Booked my appointment for fingerprinting on Mar 13, 2023.
    Feb 22: Health Assessment – Booked our medical on Mar 13, 2023.
    Mar 03: NBI – My wife finally received her NBI Clearance.
    Mar 13: Health Assessment – Medical done at SATA AMK. Main applicant: SGD$ 241.90, Spouse: SGD$ 241.90, Child (6 years old): SGD$ 430.05 It cost us a total of SGD$ 913.35 for a family of 3.
    Mar 13: COC – Fingerprinting and collection of SG COC.
    Mar 14: Health Assessment – Status in ImmiAccount: Examinations in progress
    Mar 14: COC & NBI – Uploaded my SG COC and my wife’s NBI Clearance.
    Mar 15: Health Assessment – Status in ImmiAccount: Health Clearance Provided
    May 05: NBI – I applied for my NBI Clearance in the Philippines.
    May 19: NBI – I received my NBI Clearance.
    May 22: NBI – I uploaded my NBI Clearance to my ImmiAccount.
    Oct 10: ImmiAccount – I received s56 requesting for Form 80 from me and my wife. Status in ImmiAccount: Initial assessment.
    Oct 16: ImmiAccount - Submitted our Form 80. Status in ImmiAccount: Further assessment.


    2024

    Feb 08: GOLDEN GRANT! Thank you Lord!

  • rentawrentaw Posts: 49Member
    Joined: Dec 21, 2021

    @rukawa_11 said:

    @Conboyboy said:

    @mathilde9 said:

    @Conboyboy said:

    If you intend to convert, madali lang if may existing license ka na before.

    Need mo lang request sa LTO ng certification (naka state don kelan ka una nagka license).

    Tapos book ka ng Basic Theory mo. Pass the exam and head down to traffic police office to convert.

    Yung sa basic theory exam sa comfort delgro website ako nag book. Kasama konting reviewers don, pati exam. Mga 80 ata sgd.

    Aral ka din ng Btt book nabibili sa kinokuniya hehehe.

    Hi sir @conboyboy. BTT lang need for conversion noh? Pwede bang magproceed directly ng BTT exam basta nagawa ko na necessary review? I mean, di na ako mag mock test sa driving school ganon?
    Nakuha mo din same day yung SG license mo after conversion sa Police Office? Thanks

    as long as may existing PH license ka before moving to sg, BTT exam lang ang kailangan. I was trying to find dati how to book JUST the exam since we can buy books naman from kinokuniya. (BTT reviewer / BTT questionaires)

    What i recall is di ko mahanap sa CDC site yung rekta exam agad, so ending nakuha ko is yung may onting reviewer. I took it mid 2021 heheh so ngayon di ko na need nung triangle.

    For those who wants to drive, you can rent per hour via getgo or by the day using drivelah apps. Be extra careful as the excess (participation fee) can be quite steep for rental cars RE:accidents/damages. There is an add on $18 for zero excess fee sa drivelah apps. Avoid bluesg cars, as the excess is super high (i can recall i wasnt able to register kasi my license is still new ata that time)

    Sir, yung expiration ba ng converted SG license is based sa expiration ng Philippine license? balak ko rin sana magpa-convert kaso ang inaalala ko mag-eexpire na sa December ung Pinas license ko at baka masayang lang if magpa-convert ako. Please advise naman, salamat.

    5 years validity siya. hindi nakabased sa PH expiration

    mathilde9Ozdrimsrukawa_11fmp_921

    POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE
    ANZSCO Code : 261311 - Analyst Programmer
    Points : 65
    Age : 25 | Education : 15 | Work : 10| English IELTS : 0 | State/Territory Nomination: 15
    Main Applicant : Husband
    Location : SG

    ****TIMELINE****

    2024
    Jan-09-2024 - 491 SA Visa Grant

    2023
    May 01, 2023 - PCC submitted
    Apr 13, 2023 Lodged Visa 491 SA (65 pts)
    Feb 27, 2023 - 491 SA State Nomination Approval and ITA from Skillselect
    Jan 24, 2023 - SA Nomination Submitted
    Jan 12, 2023 -Pre Invite (SA 491)
    Jan 04, 2023 - EOI for 491 SA

    2022

    Dec 2022 - Positive Results on ACS
    Sep 2022 : ACS Application Submitted

    2021
    Dec 2021 - Signed Service Agreement with Migration Agent
    Sep 2021 - Main applicant IELTS

  • mathilde9mathilde9 Singapore
    Posts: 855Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2021

    Thank you sa pagsagot @rentaw and @Conboyboy.
    Sa totoo lang, ang hirap nang walang sasakyan sa Au lalo kapag sa suburb ka napunta. Necessity siya. Kaya kelangan ready ang mga lisensya. 😅
    Swerte nalang pag nasa City like Sydney, madaling mag public transpo (trains and buses) parang SG din.

    Ozdrims

    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! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧

  • OzdrimsOzdrims Singapore
    Posts: 1,532Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 09, 2019

    Meron bang way to convert PH license sa AU? Ang mahal kumuha ng driving license dito sa SG sa totoo lang ,lately na ko nakakuha ng PH driving license after i moved to SG na kasi

    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

  • rukawa_11rukawa_11 Singapore
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Jan 12, 2023

    @rentaw said:

    5 years validity siya. hindi nakabased sa PH expiration

    nice, salamat po sa pagsagot. san po ba ang exam saka san makakakuha ng reviewers?

    MY ROAD TO AUSTRALIAN PR

    Nominated Occupation: Architectural Draftsperson - ANZSCO 312111 (Offshore)


    2020

    Jan 20: Since I’m DIYing it, I started researching and learning the whole process.
    Feb 22: VETASSESS – I started gathering all required documents.
    Apr 25: VETASSESS – I finished gathering all my documents. I created my account and started filling up the Skills Assessment for General Occupation Application.
    Apr 29: VETASSESS – I double-checked my documents. I started uploading the required documents. I decided not to include my first work in the Philippines because I don’t have payment evidence of it. I didn’t include my 1st work in Singapore as well because I don’t have a Certificate of Employment from that job.
    Apr 30: VETASSESS – I double-checked my documents for the last time.
    May 01: VETASSESS – I successfully submitted my online assessment for Architectural Draftsperson. Total amount paid is AUD$ 880 (SGD$ 842.66) Crossing my fingers that the outcome will be positive.
    May 05: VETASSESS – My application status was lodged.
    Jul 12: VETASSESS – After 11 weeks, the results came out and it was Positive. Number of years assessed positively was 9.63 which is equivalent to 15 points in EOI.
    Jul 25: IELTS – I finally booked my IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 365. My test date was Aug 16, 2020.
    Aug 16: IELTS – It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
    Aug 21: IELTS – My test results came out. L: 9.0 R: 7.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
    Aug 22: EOI – I finally submitted my Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect for NSW Visa 190.

    My points breakdown:
    Age: 25
    English Language Ability: 10
    Education: 15
    State Nomination: 5
    Years of Experience: 15
    Total: 70 points

    *Invitation rounds for NSW nomination under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) are currently closed. I’m expecting that this may take a while because of the pandemic and the current situation in Australia. I just have to wait for the federal government’s advice on when it will open again.


    2022

    Jul 5: IELTS – Since my IELTS exam result was expiring on Aug 16, 2022, I booked my 2nd IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 378. My test date was on Jul 17, 2022. I didn’t know at that time that Australia is accepting its validity for 3 years. But I was able to use it as well for my Canada PR application.
    Jul 17: IELTS – It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
    Jul 20: IELTS – My test results came out. L: 8.0 R: 9.0 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
    Jul 25: EOI – I received a notice that my EOI is expiring on August 23, 2022, so I had to resubmit it.
    Aug 23: EOI – My Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect expired after 2 years.
    Aug 25: EOI – I submitted my new Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.

    My points breakdown:
    Age: 25
    English Language Ability: 10
    Education: 15
    State Nomination: 5
    Years of Experience: 15
    Total: 70 points

    *Invitation rounds for NSW nominations under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) were still closed. It’s expected to open in November 2022. I hope I get invited before my birthday because I will lose points during an age milestone on December.

    Sep 09: EOI – After a long wait, NSW’s Skilled Visa Nomination Program finally opened. However, my skill points for my nominated occupation didn’t meet the minimum points required which is 90. I only had 70 points. I updated my EOI and changed my preferred state to Victoria, which only requires a minimum of 65 points. I then created an account in the Live In Melbourne portal and submitted my Registration of Interest (ROI).

    Dec XX: EOI – My points went down to 60 points due to an age milestone and I am now not qualified for at EOI in the Australian Skillselect. My only hope is to get higher points in my English exam to get back in the pool. I withdrew my EOI and ROI in Victoria.
    Dec19: – I booked my PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 367.11). My exam date was on Dec 30, 2022.
    Dec 30: PTE – I took the PTE Academic English Test. My test results came out the same day: L: 84 R:84 S: 90 W: 75. I didn’t get the scores that I needed to achieve Superior English.
    Dec 31: PTE – I booked another PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 361.28). My exam date was on Jan 09, 2023.


    2023

    Jan 09: PTE – It was my test day. The results came out on the same day: L: 90 R:85 S: 90 W: 80. I finally got the points that I needed to get Superior level of English.
    Jan 10: EOI – I lodged my EOI for NSW Visa 190 and was able to reach 70 points again to qualify for an invitation. By this time, the minimum points for all occupations were already removed by NSW.
    Jan 12: PTE – Booked my wife’s PTE English Test for USD$ 291.60 (SGD$ 401.85). Her exam date was on Jan 20, 2023.
    Jan 20: PTE – It was my wife’s test day. The results came out on the same day. She got a Competent English result which is additional 5 points on my EOI for Partner’s Qualifications (English).
    Jan 21: EOI – I updated my NSW 190 EOI. I now have 75 points.

    My points breakdown:
    Age: 15
    English Language Ability: 20
    Education: 15
    State Nomination: 5
    Years of Experience: 15
    Partner Qualification (English): 5
    Total: 75 points

    Jan 24: EOI – I finally received a pre-invite to apply for visa 190 nomination from NSW! We were super-duper happy! We’re on cloud 9! Tears of joy!
    Feb 03: EOI – Submitted documents required for NSW nomination visa subclass 190. I paid AUD$ 300 (SGD$ 290.73) for the application fee.
    Feb 06: EOI – I finally received the Invitation to Apply (ITA) letter for NSW Visa 190! Wohoo!
    Feb 13: Visa 190 lodged. I paid AUD$ 7523.88 (family of 3) with surcharge for the visa application fee. Praying that the visa processing and grants start to speed up.
    Feb 13: EOI – Withdrew all my other EOIs to other states.
    Feb 13: COC – I applied for eAppeal for Singapore Police Certificate of Clearance (COC).
    Feb 14: NBI – My wife applied for her NBI Clearance.
    Feb 21: COC – My eAppeal was approved. I paid SGD$ 55 for my COC application.
    Feb 22: COC – Booked my appointment for fingerprinting on Mar 13, 2023.
    Feb 22: Health Assessment – Booked our medical on Mar 13, 2023.
    Mar 03: NBI – My wife finally received her NBI Clearance.
    Mar 13: Health Assessment – Medical done at SATA AMK. Main applicant: SGD$ 241.90, Spouse: SGD$ 241.90, Child (6 years old): SGD$ 430.05 It cost us a total of SGD$ 913.35 for a family of 3.
    Mar 13: COC – Fingerprinting and collection of SG COC.
    Mar 14: Health Assessment – Status in ImmiAccount: Examinations in progress
    Mar 14: COC & NBI – Uploaded my SG COC and my wife’s NBI Clearance.
    Mar 15: Health Assessment – Status in ImmiAccount: Health Clearance Provided
    May 05: NBI – I applied for my NBI Clearance in the Philippines.
    May 19: NBI – I received my NBI Clearance.
    May 22: NBI – I uploaded my NBI Clearance to my ImmiAccount.
    Oct 10: ImmiAccount – I received s56 requesting for Form 80 from me and my wife. Status in ImmiAccount: Initial assessment.
    Oct 16: ImmiAccount - Submitted our Form 80. Status in ImmiAccount: Further assessment.


    2024

    Feb 08: GOLDEN GRANT! Thank you Lord!

  • MangJuan08MangJuan08 SG
    Posts: 34Member
    Joined: Jul 04, 2022

    @rukawa_11 said:

    @Conboyboy said:

    @mathilde9 said:

    @Conboyboy said:

    If you intend to convert, madali lang if may existing license ka na before.

    Need mo lang request sa LTO ng certification (naka state don kelan ka una nagka license).

    Tapos book ka ng Basic Theory mo. Pass the exam and head down to traffic police office to convert.

    Yung sa basic theory exam sa comfort delgro website ako nag book. Kasama konting reviewers don, pati exam. Mga 80 ata sgd.

    Aral ka din ng Btt book nabibili sa kinokuniya hehehe.

    Hi sir @conboyboy. BTT lang need for conversion noh? Pwede bang magproceed directly ng BTT exam basta nagawa ko na necessary review? I mean, di na ako mag mock test sa driving school ganon?
    Nakuha mo din same day yung SG license mo after conversion sa Police Office? Thanks

    as long as may existing PH license ka before moving to sg, BTT exam lang ang kailangan. I was trying to find dati how to book JUST the exam since we can buy books naman from kinokuniya. (BTT reviewer / BTT questionaires)

    What i recall is di ko mahanap sa CDC site yung rekta exam agad, so ending nakuha ko is yung may onting reviewer. I took it mid 2021 heheh so ngayon di ko na need nung triangle.

    For those who wants to drive, you can rent per hour via getgo or by the day using drivelah apps. Be extra careful as the excess (participation fee) can be quite steep for rental cars RE:accidents/damages. There is an add on $18 for zero excess fee sa drivelah apps. Avoid bluesg cars, as the excess is super high (i can recall i wasnt able to register kasi my license is still new ata that time)

    Sir, yung expiration ba ng converted SG license is based sa expiration ng Philippine license? balak ko rin sana magpa-convert kaso ang inaalala ko mag-eexpire na sa December ung Pinas license ko at baka masayang lang if magpa-convert ako. Please advise naman, salamat.

    Sir you may able to convert PH driving licence to SG if you obtained your PH licence prior ka mag punta ng SG, pero kung andito kana bago ka nagkaron ng PH licence hindi mo sya macoconvert based sa experience ng mga kakilala ko and personal experience na rin.

    mathilde9Ozdrims

    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

  • MangJuan08MangJuan08 SG
    Posts: 34Member
    Joined: Jul 04, 2022

    @MangJuan08 said:

    @rukawa_11 said:

    @Conboyboy said:

    @mathilde9 said:

    @Conboyboy said:

    If you intend to convert, madali lang if may existing license ka na before.

    Need mo lang request sa LTO ng certification (naka state don kelan ka una nagka license).

    Tapos book ka ng Basic Theory mo. Pass the exam and head down to traffic police office to convert.

    Yung sa basic theory exam sa comfort delgro website ako nag book. Kasama konting reviewers don, pati exam. Mga 80 ata sgd.

    Aral ka din ng Btt book nabibili sa kinokuniya hehehe.

    Hi sir @conboyboy. BTT lang need for conversion noh? Pwede bang magproceed directly ng BTT exam basta nagawa ko na necessary review? I mean, di na ako mag mock test sa driving school ganon?
    Nakuha mo din same day yung SG license mo after conversion sa Police Office? Thanks

    as long as may existing PH license ka before moving to sg, BTT exam lang ang kailangan. I was trying to find dati how to book JUST the exam since we can buy books naman from kinokuniya. (BTT reviewer / BTT questionaires)

    What i recall is di ko mahanap sa CDC site yung rekta exam agad, so ending nakuha ko is yung may onting reviewer. I took it mid 2021 heheh so ngayon di ko na need nung triangle.

    For those who wants to drive, you can rent per hour via getgo or by the day using drivelah apps. Be extra careful as the excess (participation fee) can be quite steep for rental cars RE:accidents/damages. There is an add on $18 for zero excess fee sa drivelah apps. Avoid bluesg cars, as the excess is super high (i can recall i wasnt able to register kasi my license is still new ata that time)

    Sir, yung expiration ba ng converted SG license is based sa expiration ng Philippine license? balak ko rin sana magpa-convert kaso ang inaalala ko mag-eexpire na sa December ung Pinas license ko at baka masayang lang if magpa-convert ako. Please advise naman, salamat.

    Sir you may able to convert PH driving license to SG if you obtained your PH license prior ka mag punta ng SG, pero kung andito kana bago ka nagkaron ng PH license hindi mo sya macoconvert based sa experience ng mga kakilala ko and personal experience na rin.

    Sorry, *license.

    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

  • mathilde9mathilde9 Singapore
    Posts: 855Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2021

    Sir you may able to convert PH driving licence to SG if you obtained your PH licence prior ka mag punta ng SG, pero kung andito kana bago ka nagkaron ng PH licence hindi mo sya macoconvert based sa experience ng mga kakilala ko and personal experience na rin.

    Yes, ganito din nga nangyari sa relatives ko sa Au. Bale back to square one in terms of acquiring their driver's license.

    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! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧

  • rentawrentaw Posts: 49Member
    Joined: Dec 21, 2021

    @rukawa_11 said:

    @rentaw said:

    5 years validity siya. hindi nakabased sa PH expiration

    nice, salamat po sa pagsagot. san po ba ang exam saka san makakakuha ng reviewers?

    exam you can check the comfort del gro, ssdc or bbdc. wala ako nakita na direct way to get the exam. we choose to do the exam sa ssdc.

    reviewer sa google lang ako naghanap. eto ginamit ko para makapagpractice
    https://www.basictheorytest.org/

    Ozdrimsrukawa_11

    POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE
    ANZSCO Code : 261311 - Analyst Programmer
    Points : 65
    Age : 25 | Education : 15 | Work : 10| English IELTS : 0 | State/Territory Nomination: 15
    Main Applicant : Husband
    Location : SG

    ****TIMELINE****

    2024
    Jan-09-2024 - 491 SA Visa Grant

    2023
    May 01, 2023 - PCC submitted
    Apr 13, 2023 Lodged Visa 491 SA (65 pts)
    Feb 27, 2023 - 491 SA State Nomination Approval and ITA from Skillselect
    Jan 24, 2023 - SA Nomination Submitted
    Jan 12, 2023 -Pre Invite (SA 491)
    Jan 04, 2023 - EOI for 491 SA

    2022

    Dec 2022 - Positive Results on ACS
    Sep 2022 : ACS Application Submitted

    2021
    Dec 2021 - Signed Service Agreement with Migration Agent
    Sep 2021 - Main applicant IELTS

  • enjheienjhei Posts: 13Member
    Joined: Jun 29, 2023

    Hi po. Ask ko lang po experience ng nag PTE sa singapore? Madami pong tao?

  • OzdrimsOzdrims Singapore
    Posts: 1,532Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 09, 2019

    @enjhei said:
    Hi po. Ask ko lang po experience ng nag PTE sa singapore? Madami pong tao?

    Tama lang , maganda yung set up ng RELC test location sa Orange Grove , di kayo nagkakitaan ng katabi na cubicle ,sa kanila ako naka superior ng dalawang beses 😂

    mathilde9

    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

  • mathilde9mathilde9 Singapore
    Posts: 855Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2021

    Unfortunately, sa RELC ako hindi okay. Or baka natapat lang ako sa sirang headset? As in 60 overall lang score ko dun. Eh sa Trident (Makati), superior na yung S-90 / L-86 / W-80 ko. Yung sa arrange paragraphs nalang talaga need ko iwork on nun eh.

    Mas madali yung exam set sa RELC compared sa Trident. Pero di ko alam bakit ganon score haha. Tapos katabi ko pa nga yung "i don't know" palagi yung sagot sa ASQ. 🥲

    Ozdrims

    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! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧

  • OzdrimsOzdrims Singapore
    Posts: 1,532Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 09, 2019

    @mathilde9 said:
    Unfortunately, sa RELC ako hindi okay. Or baka natapat lang ako sa sirang headset? As in 60 overall lang score ko dun. Eh sa Trident (Makati), superior na yung S-90 / L-86 / W-80 ko. Yung sa arrange paragraphs nalang talaga need ko iwork on nun eh.

    Mas madali yung exam set sa RELC compared sa Trident. Pero di ko alam bakit ganon score haha. Tapos katabi ko pa nga yung "i don't know" palagi yung sagot sa ASQ. 🥲

    Natawa ako dun sa IDK 😂

    Kung sa dami ng tao at luwag ng space ,naging mas ok na sakin si RELC compared sa Orchard malaking ginhawa sa akin

    Malamang natapat kayo sa faulty equipment

    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

  • rukawa_11rukawa_11 Singapore
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Jan 12, 2023

    @enjhei said:
    Hi po. Ask ko lang po experience ng nag PTE sa singapore? Madami pong tao?

    Usually napupuno yung mga slots which is around 15 persons per timeslot if i am not mistaken.

    In terms of exam location, for me mas ok sa RELC kasi mas malawak yung exam room so mejo less yung ingay sa mga speaking part. Unlike sa Cuppage, maliit yung room kaya mejo siksikan at dinig na dinig mo yung mga kasama mo kaya mejo mahirap mag-focus.

    In terms of difficulty, wala naman makakapagpatunay if alin sa dalawa ang mas mahirap. In my opinion, swertihan lang talaga sa tests if mas familiar ka sa mapupunta sayo. In my case, halos pareho lang ung exam. 1 point lang ang difference ko between the 2 exam centres to get superior so mahirap i-determine ung difficulty.

    I hope this helps.

    Ozdrims

    MY ROAD TO AUSTRALIAN PR

    Nominated Occupation: Architectural Draftsperson - ANZSCO 312111 (Offshore)


    2020

    Jan 20: Since I’m DIYing it, I started researching and learning the whole process.
    Feb 22: VETASSESS – I started gathering all required documents.
    Apr 25: VETASSESS – I finished gathering all my documents. I created my account and started filling up the Skills Assessment for General Occupation Application.
    Apr 29: VETASSESS – I double-checked my documents. I started uploading the required documents. I decided not to include my first work in the Philippines because I don’t have payment evidence of it. I didn’t include my 1st work in Singapore as well because I don’t have a Certificate of Employment from that job.
    Apr 30: VETASSESS – I double-checked my documents for the last time.
    May 01: VETASSESS – I successfully submitted my online assessment for Architectural Draftsperson. Total amount paid is AUD$ 880 (SGD$ 842.66) Crossing my fingers that the outcome will be positive.
    May 05: VETASSESS – My application status was lodged.
    Jul 12: VETASSESS – After 11 weeks, the results came out and it was Positive. Number of years assessed positively was 9.63 which is equivalent to 15 points in EOI.
    Jul 25: IELTS – I finally booked my IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 365. My test date was Aug 16, 2020.
    Aug 16: IELTS – It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
    Aug 21: IELTS – My test results came out. L: 9.0 R: 7.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
    Aug 22: EOI – I finally submitted my Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect for NSW Visa 190.

    My points breakdown:
    Age: 25
    English Language Ability: 10
    Education: 15
    State Nomination: 5
    Years of Experience: 15
    Total: 70 points

    *Invitation rounds for NSW nomination under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) are currently closed. I’m expecting that this may take a while because of the pandemic and the current situation in Australia. I just have to wait for the federal government’s advice on when it will open again.


    2022

    Jul 5: IELTS – Since my IELTS exam result was expiring on Aug 16, 2022, I booked my 2nd IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 378. My test date was on Jul 17, 2022. I didn’t know at that time that Australia is accepting its validity for 3 years. But I was able to use it as well for my Canada PR application.
    Jul 17: IELTS – It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
    Jul 20: IELTS – My test results came out. L: 8.0 R: 9.0 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
    Jul 25: EOI – I received a notice that my EOI is expiring on August 23, 2022, so I had to resubmit it.
    Aug 23: EOI – My Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect expired after 2 years.
    Aug 25: EOI – I submitted my new Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.

    My points breakdown:
    Age: 25
    English Language Ability: 10
    Education: 15
    State Nomination: 5
    Years of Experience: 15
    Total: 70 points

    *Invitation rounds for NSW nominations under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) were still closed. It’s expected to open in November 2022. I hope I get invited before my birthday because I will lose points during an age milestone on December.

    Sep 09: EOI – After a long wait, NSW’s Skilled Visa Nomination Program finally opened. However, my skill points for my nominated occupation didn’t meet the minimum points required which is 90. I only had 70 points. I updated my EOI and changed my preferred state to Victoria, which only requires a minimum of 65 points. I then created an account in the Live In Melbourne portal and submitted my Registration of Interest (ROI).

    Dec XX: EOI – My points went down to 60 points due to an age milestone and I am now not qualified for at EOI in the Australian Skillselect. My only hope is to get higher points in my English exam to get back in the pool. I withdrew my EOI and ROI in Victoria.
    Dec19: – I booked my PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 367.11). My exam date was on Dec 30, 2022.
    Dec 30: PTE – I took the PTE Academic English Test. My test results came out the same day: L: 84 R:84 S: 90 W: 75. I didn’t get the scores that I needed to achieve Superior English.
    Dec 31: PTE – I booked another PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 361.28). My exam date was on Jan 09, 2023.


    2023

    Jan 09: PTE – It was my test day. The results came out on the same day: L: 90 R:85 S: 90 W: 80. I finally got the points that I needed to get Superior level of English.
    Jan 10: EOI – I lodged my EOI for NSW Visa 190 and was able to reach 70 points again to qualify for an invitation. By this time, the minimum points for all occupations were already removed by NSW.
    Jan 12: PTE – Booked my wife’s PTE English Test for USD$ 291.60 (SGD$ 401.85). Her exam date was on Jan 20, 2023.
    Jan 20: PTE – It was my wife’s test day. The results came out on the same day. She got a Competent English result which is additional 5 points on my EOI for Partner’s Qualifications (English).
    Jan 21: EOI – I updated my NSW 190 EOI. I now have 75 points.

    My points breakdown:
    Age: 15
    English Language Ability: 20
    Education: 15
    State Nomination: 5
    Years of Experience: 15
    Partner Qualification (English): 5
    Total: 75 points

    Jan 24: EOI – I finally received a pre-invite to apply for visa 190 nomination from NSW! We were super-duper happy! We’re on cloud 9! Tears of joy!
    Feb 03: EOI – Submitted documents required for NSW nomination visa subclass 190. I paid AUD$ 300 (SGD$ 290.73) for the application fee.
    Feb 06: EOI – I finally received the Invitation to Apply (ITA) letter for NSW Visa 190! Wohoo!
    Feb 13: Visa 190 lodged. I paid AUD$ 7523.88 (family of 3) with surcharge for the visa application fee. Praying that the visa processing and grants start to speed up.
    Feb 13: EOI – Withdrew all my other EOIs to other states.
    Feb 13: COC – I applied for eAppeal for Singapore Police Certificate of Clearance (COC).
    Feb 14: NBI – My wife applied for her NBI Clearance.
    Feb 21: COC – My eAppeal was approved. I paid SGD$ 55 for my COC application.
    Feb 22: COC – Booked my appointment for fingerprinting on Mar 13, 2023.
    Feb 22: Health Assessment – Booked our medical on Mar 13, 2023.
    Mar 03: NBI – My wife finally received her NBI Clearance.
    Mar 13: Health Assessment – Medical done at SATA AMK. Main applicant: SGD$ 241.90, Spouse: SGD$ 241.90, Child (6 years old): SGD$ 430.05 It cost us a total of SGD$ 913.35 for a family of 3.
    Mar 13: COC – Fingerprinting and collection of SG COC.
    Mar 14: Health Assessment – Status in ImmiAccount: Examinations in progress
    Mar 14: COC & NBI – Uploaded my SG COC and my wife’s NBI Clearance.
    Mar 15: Health Assessment – Status in ImmiAccount: Health Clearance Provided
    May 05: NBI – I applied for my NBI Clearance in the Philippines.
    May 19: NBI – I received my NBI Clearance.
    May 22: NBI – I uploaded my NBI Clearance to my ImmiAccount.
    Oct 10: ImmiAccount – I received s56 requesting for Form 80 from me and my wife. Status in ImmiAccount: Initial assessment.
    Oct 16: ImmiAccount - Submitted our Form 80. Status in ImmiAccount: Further assessment.


    2024

    Feb 08: GOLDEN GRANT! Thank you Lord!

  • ConboyboyConboyboy Sa puso mo
    Posts: 335Member
    Joined: Feb 05, 2023
    edited August 2023

    @rukawa_11 said:

    @Conboyboy said:

    @mathilde9 said:

    @Conboyboy said:

    If you intend to convert, madali lang if may existing license ka na before.

    Need mo lang request sa LTO ng certification (naka state don kelan ka una nagka license).

    Tapos book ka ng Basic Theory mo. Pass the exam and head down to traffic police office to convert.

    Yung sa basic theory exam sa comfort delgro website ako nag book. Kasama konting reviewers don, pati exam. Mga 80 ata sgd.

    Aral ka din ng Btt book nabibili sa kinokuniya hehehe.

    Hi sir @conboyboy. BTT lang need for conversion noh? Pwede bang magproceed directly ng BTT exam basta nagawa ko na necessary review? I mean, di na ako mag mock test sa driving school ganon?
    Nakuha mo din same day yung SG license mo after conversion sa Police Office? Thanks

    as long as may existing PH license ka before moving to sg, BTT exam lang ang kailangan. I was trying to find dati how to book JUST the exam since we can buy books naman from kinokuniya. (BTT reviewer / BTT questionaires)

    What i recall is di ko mahanap sa CDC site yung rekta exam agad, so ending nakuha ko is yung may onting reviewer. I took it mid 2021 heheh so ngayon di ko na need nung triangle.

    For those who wants to drive, you can rent per hour via getgo or by the day using drivelah apps. Be extra careful as the excess (participation fee) can be quite steep for rental cars RE:accidents/damages. There is an add on $18 for zero excess fee sa drivelah apps. Avoid bluesg cars, as the excess is super high (i can recall i wasnt able to register kasi my license is still new ata that time)

    Sir, yung expiration ba ng converted SG license is based sa expiration ng Philippine license? balak ko rin sana magpa-convert kaso ang inaalala ko mag-eexpire na sa December ung Pinas license ko at baka masayang lang if magpa-convert ako. Please advise naman, salamat.

    Basta valid ang PH license mo, and you have the certification makakapag convert ka.

    Suspetsa ko is PP and EP/SP validity naka tieup yan expiry ng license.

    Ozdrims
  • ConboyboyConboyboy Sa puso mo
    Posts: 335Member
    Joined: Feb 05, 2023

    @enjhei said:
    Hi po. Ask ko lang po experience ng nag PTE sa singapore? Madami pong tao?

    I took my exam last feb. Sa RELC punuan, sa cuppage may agwat hehehe. Acoustics wise, mas maganda sa cuppage kasi menos ka na sa distraction ng katabi mo pag bumanat na din ng repeat sentence / read aloud hehehe. (twice kasi yung una nabitin sa superior Char!)

    Maganda toilets sa cuppage road, may seating area sa L1 poyde magaral (para sa mga maaga sa lugar). Mas accessible pa. Akala ko panget rehistro ng mic ng headset ko, pero 90 din naman overall hehehe, so do not judge the headset by its mic.

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