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Posts: 152Member
Joined: Dec 15, 2020
@kaye27 Thank you for sharing
Joined: Jun 22, 2012
Hi Guys,
San ba ina-attach yung Form 80 sa application? nung nag fill up ako nung para sa submission wala naman part asking to upload form 80. puro online questionnaire lang.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6.
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer - Age:25 | Education:10| Experience:10 | English: 20 | No Partner : 10 | Total: 75 pts
07.24.19 | PTE - L90/R90/S90/W88 - Superior
07.27.19 | Started collating documents for ACS assessment
11.16.19 | Submitted documents for ACS assessment.
12.13.19 | Received ACS results - suitable for migration under ANZSCO Code 263111 (Computer Network and Systems Engineer).
01.07.20| Submitted EOI
-- 2022 -- ACS and PTE no longer valid
11.2022 | Re-submitted ACS assessment.
12.2022 | Re-took PTE - L90/R89/S90/W90 - Superior
02.2023 | Received ACS results - suitable for migration under ANZSCO Code 263111 (Computer Network and Systems Engineer).
01.2023 | EOI Expired
02.2023 | Submitted new EOI
05.2023 | Received nomination from NT, ITA. Currently processing Biometrics, Health Examination, SG COC
06.2023 | Completed requirements and lodged application
02.2024 | Visa 491 Granted. IED 06 Feb 2024
Posts: 567Member
Joined: Mar 09, 2018
Ito ang inemail sa akin and siya mismo ang nagreply. Exact email.
19/04/2011 IELTS Competent L:7.0, R: 7.5, W: 6.0, S: 6.0, OBS: 6.5
27/03/2018 PTE Proficient L:73, R: 70, W: 73, S: 78, OBS: 71
07/07/2018 Received Passport (10 years expiry)
08/08/2018 Received Driver's Licence 5 years
09/10/2018 0600H EA Queued for Assessment
29/10/2018 0530H Assessment in Progress
29/10/2018 1200H Outcome Received (Positive)
16/11/2019 1326H EOI Lodged 491 Family Sponsored 90 pts.
28/11/2019 NBI Application. (HIT)
09/12/2019 NBI Clearance Claimed at NBI Ermita for Faster processing
09/01/2020 2100H ITA 491
14/01/2020 Received Sponsorship Documents
20/01/2020 Payroll Statement of Account
27/01/2020 E medical at Nationwide Baguio
28/01/2020 E medical No Action Required. Nationwide Submitted to DHA
29/01/2020 Received Current Payslip
02/02/2020 SSS Inquiry System
07/02/2020 Reference Letter Current
07/02/2020 Provident Fund Update
10/02/2020 Polio Vaccination Certificate
12/02/2020 BIR Form 2316 updated to 2019
15/02/2020 Lodgment of Visa. Frontloaded all Docs including Form 80, 1221, 1281, medicals as per guidelines
18/02/2020 Form 1023
07/05/2020 CO allocated
27/10/2020 Direct Grant. No CO Contact.
19/05/2022 The Big Move
Joined: Nov 04, 2022
Once you lodge, may mag appear na additional section sa Uploads na Other Attachments. Sa iba, they upload sa Character documents during lodgment.
491 Visa: Human Resource Adviser - 223111 (80 points) | Age: 15 | English: 10 | Work: 15 | Education : 15 | Partner : 10 | Nomination: 15
09 Aug 2016 - VETASSESS Initial, Positive
03 Jan 2020 - VETASSESS Reassessment, Positive
29 Jan 2020 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 65 pts
10 Feb 2020 - IELTS, Proficient
15 Feb 2020 - EOI updated - 75 pts
18 Jan 2022 - VETASSESS Renewal
14 Oct 2022 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 80 pts
10 Nov 2022 - Pre-invite received from NSW, applied on the same day
18 Nov 2022 - NSW Nomination approved
21 Nov 2022 - 491 Visa Lodged
22 Nov 2022 - Submitted Forms 80 and 1221
25 Nov 2022 - Medical exam and Biometrics
6 Dec 2022 - Additional medical check requested for 1 dependent
3 Jan 2023 - Complete health clearance
5 Jun 2023 - Immi Assessment Commenced email received
20 Jul 2023 - Visa Grant
Joined: Apr 06, 2023
I just fly to Darwin last night basically mejo wla idea Immigration officer ntn jn s manila with 491 visa. I showed them the email from CFO kc they are looking for Cfo sticker explained to them that I tried to attend PDOS kso wla 491 visa. I just paid travel tax. When I reached Bali (transit) no question ask. Mejo mhigpit lng with the things that you will bring over all okay nmn. bsta declare what you will bring😊
Joined: Oct 29, 2021
Hi guys, happy to find this discussion For 491 holders. Question lang po, ano pong best health insurance na pd applyan pagdating sa AU. Thanks!
Posts: 30Member
Joined: Nov 17, 2019
491 visa holders are covered by medicare see link here https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/enrolling-medicare-if-youre-temporary-resident-covered-ministerial-order?context=60092
Joined: Oct 29, 2021
Ow nice! Salamat @misslittlemarketer 🙏🏼
Joined: Aug 22, 2021
May 491 Northern Territory invite na po ako, looking for financial analyst job opportunities - may makakapagshare po kaya ng leads?
Nagsubmit na rin po ako sa Linkedin, Indeed, at iba pang job sites.
Worried lang din po kasi na walang trabaho bago pumasok ng Australia, lalo na't may mga maiiwang bayarin sa Pinas. Salamat po!
Joined: Sep 12, 2022
Hello, I'm planning to settle in Darwin by Jan. 2024 with 491 visa too. Ano po mga pre-departure documents ang hinanap sa inyo bukod sa CFO sticker? Nagemail ako sa kanila 2 weeks ago about this query but unfortunately no reply. Tama po ba itong email add na ito [email protected] ? Also, anong airline ang sinakyan mo papuntang Darwin? TIA
Posts: 314Member
Joined: Jun 23, 2021
Ang weird lang na di pa din sila familiar sa 491 AU visa subclass, hehe di ba dapat eh na orient na sila kahit papano by now, or may idea sila how to go about it.
POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE
Age : 25 | Education : 15 | Work : 5 | English PTE : 20 | Partner : 5
ANZSCO Code : Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)
Points : 70/75/85
Applicant : Husband
Location : Qatar
TIMELINE
2023
XXX-XX-2023 - 491 NSW Visa Grant
September 27, 2023 - Attached Cover Letter and Clicked "I confirm" button.
September 21, 2023 - Attached required Form 1229
September 14, 2023 - Received CO Contact/S56 (Form 1229)
June 2023 - Medicals Cleared
May 20, 2023 - Medical Physical Check up
May 15, 2023 - Medical Laboratory Tests
May 11, 2023 - Biometrics
May 05, 2023 - Lodged Visa 491 NSW (85 pts)
April 2023 - Philippines NBI and Qatar PCC
March 17, 2023 - 491 NSW (RDA Illawara) State Nomination Approval and ITA from Skillselect
February 14, 2023 - RDA Application to Illawara (NSW 491)
2022
December 2022 - EOI (NSW 190 and 491)
November 2022 - EOI (SA 491, WA 491, and VIC 190)
November 2022 - 3rd PTE Exam - Applicant - Superior
November 2022 - 2nd PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
October 2022 : 1st PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
October 2022 : PTE Exam - Dependent - Proficient
September 2022 : Review for PTE
August 2022 : ACS Result - Positive - Suitable for Migration
June 2022 : ACS Application Submitted
March 2022 : Signed Service Agreement with our Migration Agent
"Until it's my turn, I will keep clapping for others."
Joined: Sep 12, 2022
Ang masasabi ko na lang po dyan... "Onli in the Philippines"!
Joined: May 03, 2020
Hi! How do we update our regional address kung kakarating pa lang ng Au? Yung sa immiaccount po parang pang pending applications lang?
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: Nov 04, 2022
Yes via Immi account. Under Update Details.
491 Visa: Human Resource Adviser - 223111 (80 points) | Age: 15 | English: 10 | Work: 15 | Education : 15 | Partner : 10 | Nomination: 15
09 Aug 2016 - VETASSESS Initial, Positive
03 Jan 2020 - VETASSESS Reassessment, Positive
29 Jan 2020 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 65 pts
10 Feb 2020 - IELTS, Proficient
15 Feb 2020 - EOI updated - 75 pts
18 Jan 2022 - VETASSESS Renewal
14 Oct 2022 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 80 pts
10 Nov 2022 - Pre-invite received from NSW, applied on the same day
18 Nov 2022 - NSW Nomination approved
21 Nov 2022 - 491 Visa Lodged
22 Nov 2022 - Submitted Forms 80 and 1221
25 Nov 2022 - Medical exam and Biometrics
6 Dec 2022 - Additional medical check requested for 1 dependent
3 Jan 2023 - Complete health clearance
5 Jun 2023 - Immi Assessment Commenced email received
20 Jul 2023 - Visa Grant
Joined: Feb 13, 2022
Hi po. Nagupdate po kami ng address. Nakaagent po kasi kami before and now kami na po magupdate ng details namin. Ok lang po ba ganito pagkaupload ng docs namin? Camscanner lang po kasi and now lang namin nalaman na pwede pala nakabatch para sunod sunod yung page and para 1 file lang. Kaso late na namin nalaman and nakapaguload na kami. Wala po kaya maging prob?
Posts: 973Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2016
wag ka kabahan dyan dahil typical admin stuff lang yan at di macacancel visa mo, just do a batch file next time
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
Joined: Apr 14, 2021
Hello po
Ano po ibig sabihin ng sa first bullet na people not yet residing in WA. Required po ba na dpat within 3mons is mag move na ng OZ? Kasi po next yr pa yung plan namin sana. Salamat po sa mkakasagot
Joined: Aug 30, 2023
Hello! I hope someone can help us. My partner and I both have 491 visas. Amidst the new guidelines na irerelease ng Sept 3 ng immigration, nagwoworry kami sa mga possible tanungin ng IO since ang departure namin is Sept 5. We went to CFO and was told na hindi need kasi hindi daw po PR or OFW. Same din with Owwa/Poea. We’re neither tourists/ofw. May need pa po bang documents na dapat iclear prior to our flight? Since napansin ko din po na hindi sila masyado familiar with the 491 visa. Other documents naman po to support our legitimacy is okay na. Baka may dapat pa po kasing gawin to prove. Also, wala pa din kaming work kasi kakaresign lang po namin and hindi din naman indicated na required to AU.
Salamat po.
Joined: Feb 13, 2022
Hinanap lang po samin nung flight namin from Ph was etravel, passport and visa. Di po kami hinanapan ng cfo. 🙂
Posts: 26Member
Joined: Mar 04, 2021
Sorry to ask. Saan po makukuha ang etravel?
SC 491 WA 311213 Medical Laboratory Technician / ANZSCO 234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist
July 12, 2021 - Positive Skills Assessment as MLT (invited to sit the March 2022 exam)
March 10, 2022 - AIMS Exam
May 4, 2022 - AIMS Exam Result (PASSED)
- ANZSCO 234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist
June 29, 2022 - NAATI CCL Exam
July 17, 2022- NAATI CCL Exam Result (PASSED)
Aug 19, 2022 -ROI Victoria
Oct 22, 2022 - Pre-Invite Received 491 WA (MLT)
Nov 4, 2022 - 491 Nomination Application (WA)
Feb 3, 2023 - 491 WA State Nomination Received
Feb 9, 2023 - 491 Final Invitation (90 points)
Feb 27, 2023 - 491 Visa Lodged
March 1, 2023 - BIOMETRICS (VFS-Oman)
March 2, 2023 - Medicals (NMC-Oman)
March 16, 2023 - Health Clearance Provided
June 2, 2023 - s56 Request (UAE PCC-Husband)
June 13, 2023 - UAE PCC Uploaded
July 20, 2023 - 491 VISA GRANTED
October 2023 - Big Move ( Lord willing )
Thank you Jesus and Mama Mary!
Joined: Nov 04, 2022
https://etravel.gov.ph/
Ito yung nag replace sa Departure Cards sa airport.
491 Visa: Human Resource Adviser - 223111 (80 points) | Age: 15 | English: 10 | Work: 15 | Education : 15 | Partner : 10 | Nomination: 15
09 Aug 2016 - VETASSESS Initial, Positive
03 Jan 2020 - VETASSESS Reassessment, Positive
29 Jan 2020 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 65 pts
10 Feb 2020 - IELTS, Proficient
15 Feb 2020 - EOI updated - 75 pts
18 Jan 2022 - VETASSESS Renewal
14 Oct 2022 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 80 pts
10 Nov 2022 - Pre-invite received from NSW, applied on the same day
18 Nov 2022 - NSW Nomination approved
21 Nov 2022 - 491 Visa Lodged
22 Nov 2022 - Submitted Forms 80 and 1221
25 Nov 2022 - Medical exam and Biometrics
6 Dec 2022 - Additional medical check requested for 1 dependent
3 Jan 2023 - Complete health clearance
5 Jun 2023 - Immi Assessment Commenced email received
20 Jul 2023 - Visa Grant
Posts: 26Member
Joined: Mar 04, 2021
Aaahh okay! Thank you po😊
SC 491 WA 311213 Medical Laboratory Technician / ANZSCO 234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist
July 12, 2021 - Positive Skills Assessment as MLT (invited to sit the March 2022 exam)
March 10, 2022 - AIMS Exam
May 4, 2022 - AIMS Exam Result (PASSED)
- ANZSCO 234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist
June 29, 2022 - NAATI CCL Exam
July 17, 2022- NAATI CCL Exam Result (PASSED)
Aug 19, 2022 -ROI Victoria
Oct 22, 2022 - Pre-Invite Received 491 WA (MLT)
Nov 4, 2022 - 491 Nomination Application (WA)
Feb 3, 2023 - 491 WA State Nomination Received
Feb 9, 2023 - 491 Final Invitation (90 points)
Feb 27, 2023 - 491 Visa Lodged
March 1, 2023 - BIOMETRICS (VFS-Oman)
March 2, 2023 - Medicals (NMC-Oman)
March 16, 2023 - Health Clearance Provided
June 2, 2023 - s56 Request (UAE PCC-Husband)
June 13, 2023 - UAE PCC Uploaded
July 20, 2023 - 491 VISA GRANTED
October 2023 - Big Move ( Lord willing )
Thank you Jesus and Mama Mary!
Joined: Aug 30, 2023
So relived by this po. Also hindi naman po need pa ng OEC as of now since wala pa din po kaming work? I’ve seen few forums po kasi na lost din sila if need kumuha ng OEC prior the departure.
Joined: Nov 04, 2022
As far as I understand, OEC applies if you already have an employer.
491 Visa: Human Resource Adviser - 223111 (80 points) | Age: 15 | English: 10 | Work: 15 | Education : 15 | Partner : 10 | Nomination: 15
09 Aug 2016 - VETASSESS Initial, Positive
03 Jan 2020 - VETASSESS Reassessment, Positive
29 Jan 2020 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 65 pts
10 Feb 2020 - IELTS, Proficient
15 Feb 2020 - EOI updated - 75 pts
18 Jan 2022 - VETASSESS Renewal
14 Oct 2022 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 80 pts
10 Nov 2022 - Pre-invite received from NSW, applied on the same day
18 Nov 2022 - NSW Nomination approved
21 Nov 2022 - 491 Visa Lodged
22 Nov 2022 - Submitted Forms 80 and 1221
25 Nov 2022 - Medical exam and Biometrics
6 Dec 2022 - Additional medical check requested for 1 dependent
3 Jan 2023 - Complete health clearance
5 Jun 2023 - Immi Assessment Commenced email received
20 Jul 2023 - Visa Grant
Joined: Aug 30, 2023
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Thank you so much po! Kahit paano naless yung worry namin. Since Sept 5 na po yung departure namin. Just making sure everything goes well.
Joined: Nov 04, 2022
Good luck! I hope you can share your experience when you land in AUS.
491 Visa: Human Resource Adviser - 223111 (80 points) | Age: 15 | English: 10 | Work: 15 | Education : 15 | Partner : 10 | Nomination: 15
09 Aug 2016 - VETASSESS Initial, Positive
03 Jan 2020 - VETASSESS Reassessment, Positive
29 Jan 2020 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 65 pts
10 Feb 2020 - IELTS, Proficient
15 Feb 2020 - EOI updated - 75 pts
18 Jan 2022 - VETASSESS Renewal
14 Oct 2022 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 80 pts
10 Nov 2022 - Pre-invite received from NSW, applied on the same day
18 Nov 2022 - NSW Nomination approved
21 Nov 2022 - 491 Visa Lodged
22 Nov 2022 - Submitted Forms 80 and 1221
25 Nov 2022 - Medical exam and Biometrics
6 Dec 2022 - Additional medical check requested for 1 dependent
3 Jan 2023 - Complete health clearance
5 Jun 2023 - Immi Assessment Commenced email received
20 Jul 2023 - Visa Grant
Posts: 28Member
Joined: Jun 04, 2020
Hello, may tanong lang ako sa mga nag-BM recently.
Kakarating ko lang ng Sydney where I will stay temporarily habang naghahanap ng long-term rental and work sa regional. Kailangan na ba i-update ang residency right away sa Immi account (indicating my current loc na Sydney) or kailangan ba na hintayin ko na magkaroon ng regional address before updating Immi?
TIA
Joined: Nov 04, 2022
Personally I would wait until I find a place in the regional area until I update Immi.
491 Visa: Human Resource Adviser - 223111 (80 points) | Age: 15 | English: 10 | Work: 15 | Education : 15 | Partner : 10 | Nomination: 15
09 Aug 2016 - VETASSESS Initial, Positive
03 Jan 2020 - VETASSESS Reassessment, Positive
29 Jan 2020 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 65 pts
10 Feb 2020 - IELTS, Proficient
15 Feb 2020 - EOI updated - 75 pts
18 Jan 2022 - VETASSESS Renewal
14 Oct 2022 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 80 pts
10 Nov 2022 - Pre-invite received from NSW, applied on the same day
18 Nov 2022 - NSW Nomination approved
21 Nov 2022 - 491 Visa Lodged
22 Nov 2022 - Submitted Forms 80 and 1221
25 Nov 2022 - Medical exam and Biometrics
6 Dec 2022 - Additional medical check requested for 1 dependent
3 Jan 2023 - Complete health clearance
5 Jun 2023 - Immi Assessment Commenced email received
20 Jul 2023 - Visa Grant
Posts: 102Member
Joined: Mar 10, 2019
Hello, we received our 491 visa last July and hindi kasama sa application yung son ko (3 yrs old). Now, we want to apply for a visa for him para makasama nanamin sya. Ano po kaya mas ok na visa? Tourist Visa muna then apply Subsequent Entrant kapag onshore na or diretso SE?
Any migration agent that you can refer na hindi mahal ang consultation fee?
Posts: 102Member
Joined: Mar 10, 2019
Hi, for those 491 visa holder. Meron po ditong WFH and yung employer nila is outside regional area and wala naman naging problema?
_Metropolitan Sydney is unquestionably ineligible for either of these visas, therefore let’s use it as an example. What if you’re working remotely in a distant area yet your company’s headquarters are in Sydney? Many people would be astonished to hear that it is permissible while holding a 489 or 491 visa. In reality, the Immigration Department regulation expressly permits you to travel to and work in Sydney to attend employer-sponsored training programmes. This obviously does not imply that you can visit Sydney twice a week.
Immigration policy on the 491 visa condition states the key to determining whether a visa holder is working in a specified regional area is assessing where the applicant’s usual place of work is located. If an applicant’s space of work is in a specified regional area but their employer is based elsewhere in Australia or overseas. They are considered to be working in a specified regional area. What matters most is it your work time is spent physically in a regional area and it does not matter where your employer is based out of condition 8578 for the 491 visa status, the holder must notify the Immigration department of a change to any of the following within 14 days after the change occurs, the address of an employer of the holder, the address of the location of a position in which the holder is employed.
If you’re working from home and you hold a 491 visa, then on the employer location you should put your home address as the location of your position where you’re employed. It is advisable that you obtain a reference letter from your employer outlining the conditions of employment. Specifically, it should outline what is the address and will you be carrying out the employment. This does not mean that you are not allowed to take your computer and work at a local café, or perhaps while you’re sitting on the beach. It’s just that way you will be the majority of the time with the 491 visa._