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

    @Izanagi said:
    Salamat. Same din ba sa NBI 1yr din validity?

    Thanks

    yes, NBI is valid for 1 year as well.

    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!

  • RM10RM10 Posts: 19Member
    Joined: May 24, 2023

    Hello po,we will be arriving sa Melbourne on 17th of September under 186 visa from SG.Ano po mga need ipakita sa IO?Thanks po

    washout
  • mathilde9mathilde9 Singapore
    Posts: 520Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2021
    edited September 2023

    Hi. I just completed my PH driver's license conversion today here in SG. Sharing the steps and tips for future reference:

    1. You need to take and pass the BTT (Basic Theory Test) personally at your preferred driving centre. I took mine with SSDC. Passing score is 45 out of 50. Just bring your IC to the test center. Sakto lang yung exam, more on right-hand driving rules, signs, and scenarios.
    Visit their website for more info on how you can book appointment for the test and pricing.

    2. Right after passing BTT (the screen will display if you passed or failed), you can go directly to Traffic Police HQ at Ubi for conversion. System will automatically record your results. No emails, print out etc needed.
    Get your queue number by the door, fill out the pink form.

    Requirements (original and photocopy):
    2.1 Passport
    2.2 IC + SG Arrival Acknowledgement email stating your first entry date in SG (ipapasend nila sa email nung SPF staff)
    2.3 PH Driver's License
    2.4 LTO Certification (stating your license issuance details; kukunin nila yung original na may dry seal)
    2.5 ID Picture (passport size) to be used for physical license card

    *they will not allow you to convert your license if you only acquired it after your first arrival in SG. You need to have it prior.
    *physical card will be mailed out to your residence within 2 weeks, while digital card will appear on singpass app within 5days. Mine was reflected in Singpass a day after (qualified license Class 3 na agad, not the provisional)
    *conversion fee is $50 (nets/paywave)

    Exam and conversion can be done in 1 day basta maaga ka.

    _sebodemachorentawrukawa_11

    OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
    Total Points ~~ 189: 85pts | 190: 90pts | 491: 100pts
    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)
    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! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧

  • fmp_921fmp_921 Singapore
    Posts: 33Member
    Joined: Jul 27, 2023

    Good morning guys! S mga nkapagpamedical na dati. Saan clinics kaya pwde magbook? Kahit wla pa hap id.

    Ozdrimsmathilde9

    ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural draftsperson
    OFFSHORE
    95 points

    8 July 2023 - EOI
    12 September 2023 - ROI (VIC)
    25 September 2023 - Pre-invite (VIC)
    25 September 2023 - Nomination Application
    9 October 2023 - Nomination Approval, ITA
    12 October 2023 - 190 Visa Lodgement
    14 October 2023 - Medical exam
    17 October 2023 - Medical cleared
    VISA GRANT - (hopefully today!!!)

  • DreamerGDreamerG Posts: 269Member
    Joined: Aug 19, 2022
    edited September 2023

    DHA only have 2 accredited panel clinic in SG, Point Medical at Paragon, SATA at Amk and Bedok if I’m not mistaken. Congrats po sa invites 👍

    fmp_921

    Occupation: CIVIL ENGINEER
    Points: SC189-75/SC190-80/SC491-90
    EOI: Nov 2021
    ROI: Aug 2022
    Patiently waiting for Gods' perfect timing

  • mathilde9mathilde9 Singapore
    Posts: 520Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2021

    @fmp_921 said:
    Good morning guys! S mga nkapagpamedical na dati. Saan clinics kaya pwde magbook? Kahit wla pa hap id.

    Congrats sa invite sir! 🙏🏻 190 po ito?

    OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
    Total Points ~~ 189: 85pts | 190: 90pts | 491: 100pts
    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)
    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! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧

  • fmp_921fmp_921 Singapore
    Posts: 33Member
    Joined: Jul 27, 2023

    @mathilde9 said:

    @fmp_921 said:
    Good morning guys! S mga nkapagpamedical na dati. Saan clinics kaya pwde magbook? Kahit wla pa hap id.

    Congrats sa invite sir! 🙏🏻 190 po ito?

    Yes. Vic 190 po.

    mathilde9

    ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural draftsperson
    OFFSHORE
    95 points

    8 July 2023 - EOI
    12 September 2023 - ROI (VIC)
    25 September 2023 - Pre-invite (VIC)
    25 September 2023 - Nomination Application
    9 October 2023 - Nomination Approval, ITA
    12 October 2023 - 190 Visa Lodgement
    14 October 2023 - Medical exam
    17 October 2023 - Medical cleared
    VISA GRANT - (hopefully today!!!)

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

    @fmp_921 said:
    Good morning guys! S mga nkapagpamedical na dati. Saan clinics kaya pwde magbook? Kahit wla pa hap id.

    Point Medical at Paragon, SATA at Amk and Bedok yan lang ang accredited sa SG, but both of them they will ask for HAP ID pag nagpabook. Try mo din tawagan sumasagot naman sila

    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

  • fmp_921fmp_921 Singapore
    Posts: 33Member
    Joined: Jul 27, 2023

    @rentaw said:

    @fmp_921 said:
    Good morning guys! S mga nkapagpamedical na dati. Saan clinics kaya pwde magbook? Kahit wla pa hap id.

    Point Medical at Paragon, SATA at Amk and Bedok yan lang ang accredited sa SG, but both of them they will ask for HAP ID pag nagpabook. Try mo din tawagan sumasagot naman sila

    Sige po try namin tumawag muna if pwde yung advance booking kht wla pa hap id.

    Salamat!

    ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural draftsperson
    OFFSHORE
    95 points

    8 July 2023 - EOI
    12 September 2023 - ROI (VIC)
    25 September 2023 - Pre-invite (VIC)
    25 September 2023 - Nomination Application
    9 October 2023 - Nomination Approval, ITA
    12 October 2023 - 190 Visa Lodgement
    14 October 2023 - Medical exam
    17 October 2023 - Medical cleared
    VISA GRANT - (hopefully today!!!)

  • DreamerGDreamerG Posts: 269Member
    Joined: Aug 19, 2022

    @fmp_921 said:

    @rentaw said:

    @fmp_921 said:
    Good morning guys! S mga nkapagpamedical na dati. Saan clinics kaya pwde magbook? Kahit wla pa hap id.

    Point Medical at Paragon, SATA at Amk and Bedok yan lang ang accredited sa SG, but both of them they will ask for HAP ID pag nagpabook. Try mo din tawagan sumasagot naman sila

    Sige po try namin tumawag muna if pwde yung advance booking kht wla pa hap id.

    Salamat!

    For Point Medical at Paragon, better to msg their Whatsap No. They are more active in replying there compare sa tawag, at baka po ilang days di cla sumagot.. 😅

    fmp_921

    Occupation: CIVIL ENGINEER
    Points: SC189-75/SC190-80/SC491-90
    EOI: Nov 2021
    ROI: Aug 2022
    Patiently waiting for Gods' perfect timing

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

    @fmp_921 said:
    Good morning guys! S mga nkapagpamedical na dati. Saan clinics kaya pwde magbook? Kahit wla pa hap id.

    btw, you can save sa medical lalo na if family kayo if weekdays kayo magpa-medical instead of weekends. Meron kasing surcharge during weekends. If I remember it correctly, nasa $20 din per person yung surcharge. But this is for SATA, not sure sa Paragon.

    fmp_921

    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!

  • ZionZion Singapore
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Jul 16, 2019

    Hello po mga ka-SG, sana po may makatulong sa case ng husband ko.
    Naguguluhan lang po kami, ano po ba dapat, "Country of origin" or **"Country of current residence" **ung Statutory Declaration/Affidavit?
    Currently nasa SG kasi husband ko, pero umuwi sya ng Pinas last July so dito na kami sa Pinas nag-pa affidavit since cheaper din dito compared sa SG.
    Need po ba namin ng bagong Statutory Declaration/Affidavit from SG?

    Then may nakaencounter nadin po ba ng assessor na parang di po nagccheck ng documents correctly/carefully? Kasi lahat ng ung supporting documents namin for Statutory Declaration/Affidavit ay uploaded with cover letter pa nga. Then pati ung PRC saka Bank statements na uploaded din naman namin ay nirerequest din nila ngayon.

    Sana po may makatulong, thank you in advance po.

  • ga2auga2au NSW
    Posts: 1,200Member, Moderator
    Joined: Aug 28, 2018
    edited September 2023

    @Zion said:

    Hello po mga ka-SG, sana po may makatulong sa case ng husband ko.
    Naguguluhan lang po kami, ano po ba dapat, "Country of origin" or **"Country of current residence" **ung Statutory Declaration/Affidavit?
    Currently nasa SG kasi husband ko, pero umuwi sya ng Pinas last July so dito na kami sa Pinas nag-pa affidavit since cheaper din dito compared sa SG.
    Need po ba namin ng bagong Statutory Declaration/Affidavit from SG?

    Then may nakaencounter nadin po ba ng assessor na parang di po nagccheck ng documents correctly/carefully? Kasi lahat ng ung supporting documents namin for Statutory Declaration/Affidavit ay uploaded with cover letter pa nga. Then pati ung PRC saka Bank statements na uploaded din naman namin ay nirerequest din nila ngayon.

    Sana po may makatulong, thank you in advance po.

    Country of origin is Philippines, country of residence is Singapore if your living there currently. If your husband is in Philippines for vacation, his residence is still Singapore.

    Ireupload niyo nalang hinihingi kahit na bigau niyo na before. Or maybe double check kung may hinihingi siya na iba in that document.

    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!

  • ZionZion Singapore
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Jul 16, 2019

    @ga2au said:

    @Zion said:

    Hello po mga ka-SG, sana po may makatulong sa case ng husband ko.
    Naguguluhan lang po kami, ano po ba dapat, "Country of origin" or **"Country of current residence" **ung Statutory Declaration/Affidavit?
    Currently nasa SG kasi husband ko, pero umuwi sya ng Pinas last July so dito na kami sa Pinas nag-pa affidavit since cheaper din dito compared sa SG.
    Need po ba namin ng bagong Statutory Declaration/Affidavit from SG?

    Then may nakaencounter nadin po ba ng assessor na parang di po nagccheck ng documents correctly/carefully? Kasi lahat ng ung supporting documents namin for Statutory Declaration/Affidavit ay uploaded with cover letter pa nga. Then pati ung PRC saka Bank statements na uploaded din naman namin ay nirerequest din nila ngayon.

    Sana po may makatulong, thank you in advance po.

    Country of origin is Philippines, country of residence is Singapore if your living there currently. If your husband is in Philippines for vacation, his residence is still Singapore.

    Ireupload niyo nalang hinihingi kahit na bigau niyo na before. Or maybe double check kung may hinihingi siya na iba in that document.

    Noted po, salamat po sa pagtugon niyo. :)

  • navsal28navsal28 Posts: 20Member
    Joined: Mar 12, 2023

    hi po. if meron po bang pending PR application sa SG then my apply din for AU ng 189/190/491? mgkakaron b ng prob un?

  • AimeemedAimeemed Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Jul 12, 2020

    @flancheesecake said:
    Hello! Paano po ang process pag nakakuha na dati ng SG COC at kailangan ulit magrequest dahil expired na pero hindi na based sa Singapore? Kailangan pa rin po ba magpadala ng fingerprint?

    Hi all, I have the same question po. Meron po ba naka try ulit to request SG COC? I have hard time accessing their website. Thanks po.

    fmp_921
  • rukawa_11rukawa_11 Singapore
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Jan 12, 2023

    @mathilde9 said:
    Hi. I just completed my PH driver's license conversion today here in SG. Sharing the steps and tips for future reference:

    1. You need to take and pass the BTT (Basic Theory Test) personally at your preferred driving centre. I took mine with SSDC. Passing score is 45 out of 50. Just bring your IC to the test center. Sakto lang yung exam, more on right-hand driving rules, signs, and scenarios.
    Visit their website for more info on how you can book appointment for the test and pricing.

    2. Right after passing BTT (the screen will display if you passed or failed), you can go directly to Traffic Police HQ at Ubi for conversion. System will automatically record your results. No emails, print out etc needed.
    Get your queue number by the door, fill out the pink form.

    Requirements (original and photocopy):
    2.1 Passport
    2.2 IC + SG Arrival Acknowledgement email stating your first entry date in SG (ipapasend nila sa email nung SPF staff)
    2.3 PH Driver's License
    2.4 LTO Certification (stating your license issuance details; kukunin nila yung original na may dry seal)
    2.5 ID Picture (passport size) to be used for physical license card

    *they will not allow you to convert your license if you only acquired it after your first arrival in SG. You need to have it prior.
    *physical card will be mailed out to your residence within 2 weeks, while digital card will appear on singpass app within 5days. Mine was reflected in Singpass a day after (qualified license Class 3 na agad, not the provisional)
    *conversion fee is $50 (nets/paywave)

    Exam and conversion can be done in 1 day basta maaga ka.

    Hello, thank for this detailed info, super helpful siya. I just passed my BTT yesterday sa SSDC din. :)

    Question pala dun sa 2.2, yung SG Arrival acknowledgement na ipapaemail, kanino pala mangagaling yun? sakin ba or sa ICA? meron din kasi silang nakapaskil dun sa exam room na pwede rin dalhin yung passport na may stamp nung 1st entry mo sa SG eh. TIA.

    mathilde9

    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:

    @mathilde9 said:
    Hi. I just completed my PH driver's license conversion today here in SG. Sharing the steps and tips for future reference:

    1. You need to take and pass the BTT (Basic Theory Test) personally at your preferred driving centre. I took mine with SSDC. Passing score is 45 out of 50. Just bring your IC to the test center. Sakto lang yung exam, more on right-hand driving rules, signs, and scenarios.
    Visit their website for more info on how you can book appointment for the test and pricing.

    2. Right after passing BTT (the screen will display if you passed or failed), you can go directly to Traffic Police HQ at Ubi for conversion. System will automatically record your results. No emails, print out etc needed.
    Get your queue number by the door, fill out the pink form.

    Requirements (original and photocopy):
    2.1 Passport
    2.2 IC + SG Arrival Acknowledgement email stating your first entry date in SG (ipapasend nila sa email nung SPF staff)
    2.3 PH Driver's License
    2.4 LTO Certification (stating your license issuance details; kukunin nila yung original na may dry seal)
    2.5 ID Picture (passport size) to be used for physical license card

    *they will not allow you to convert your license if you only acquired it after your first arrival in SG. You need to have it prior.
    *physical card will be mailed out to your residence within 2 weeks, while digital card will appear on singpass app within 5days. Mine was reflected in Singpass a day after (qualified license Class 3 na agad, not the provisional)
    *conversion fee is $50 (nets/paywave)

    Exam and conversion can be done in 1 day basta maaga ka.

    Hello, thank for this detailed info, super helpful siya. I just passed my BTT yesterday sa SSDC din. :)

    Question pala dun sa 2.2, yung SG Arrival acknowledgement na ipapaemail, kanino pala mangagaling yun? sakin ba or sa ICA? meron din kasi silang nakapaskil dun sa exam room na pwede rin dalhin yung passport na may stamp nung 1st entry mo sa SG eh. TIA.

    Sa kin hindi siya pinaemail eh. nicheck lang nung staff sa passport ko kelan ang first entry sa sg. bring photocopy na lang din of that one.

    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

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

    @Aimeemed said:

    @flancheesecake said:
    Hello! Paano po ang process pag nakakuha na dati ng SG COC at kailangan ulit magrequest dahil expired na pero hindi na based sa Singapore? Kailangan pa rin po ba magpadala ng fingerprint?

    Hi all, I have the same question po. Meron po ba naka try ulit to request SG COC? I have hard time accessing their website. Thanks po.

    Refresh refresh lang ginawa ko :D

    @navsal28 said:
    hi po. if meron po bang pending PR application sa SG then my apply din for AU ng 189/190/491? mgkakaron b ng prob un?

    alam ko po wala naman problem eto. okay lang sabay sila naka apply

    Aimeemed

    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

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

    @rentaw said:

    Hello, thank for this detailed info, super helpful siya. I just passed my BTT yesterday sa SSDC din. :)

    Question pala dun sa 2.2, yung SG Arrival acknowledgement na ipapaemail, kanino pala mangagaling yun? sakin ba or sa ICA? meron din kasi silang nakapaskil dun sa exam room na pwede rin dalhin yung passport na may stamp nung 1st entry mo sa SG eh. TIA.

    Sa kin hindi siya pinaemail eh. nicheck lang nung staff sa passport ko kelan ang first entry sa sg. bring photocopy na lang din of that one.

    ok cge dalhin ko nalang din old passport ko & photocopy para sure. Thanks. :)

    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!

  • AimeemedAimeemed Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Jul 12, 2020

    @rentaw said:

    @Aimeemed said:

    @flancheesecake said:
    Hello! Paano po ang process pag nakakuha na dati ng SG COC at kailangan ulit magrequest dahil expired na pero hindi na based sa Singapore? Kailangan pa rin po ba magpadala ng fingerprint?

    Hi all, I have the same question po. Meron po ba naka try ulit to request SG COC? I have hard time accessing their website. Thanks po.

    Refresh refresh lang ginawa ko :D

    @navsal28 said:
    hi po. if meron po bang pending PR application sa SG then my apply din for AU ng 189/190/491? mgkakaron b ng prob un?

    alam ko po wala naman problem eto. okay lang sabay sila naka apply

    Na submit na appeal after 4 days of trying. Ma.expire na SG COC ko in 3 weeks time. Sana ma.grant na before that. 🙏

    fmp_921
  • DreamerGDreamerG Posts: 269Member
    Joined: Aug 19, 2022

    @rukawa_11 said:

    @mathilde9 said:
    Hi. I just completed my PH driver's license conversion today here in SG. Sharing the steps and tips for future reference:

    1. You need to take and pass the BTT (Basic Theory Test) personally at your preferred driving centre. I took mine with SSDC. Passing score is 45 out of 50. Just bring your IC to the test center. Sakto lang yung exam, more on right-hand driving rules, signs, and scenarios.
    Visit their website for more info on how you can book appointment for the test and pricing.

    2. Right after passing BTT (the screen will display if you passed or failed), you can go directly to Traffic Police HQ at Ubi for conversion. System will automatically record your results. No emails, print out etc needed.
    Get your queue number by the door, fill out the pink form.

    Requirements (original and photocopy):
    2.1 Passport
    2.2 IC + SG Arrival Acknowledgement email stating your first entry date in SG (ipapasend nila sa email nung SPF staff)
    2.3 PH Driver's License
    2.4 LTO Certification (stating your license issuance details; kukunin nila yung original na may dry seal)
    2.5 ID Picture (passport size) to be used for physical license card

    *they will not allow you to convert your license if you only acquired it after your first arrival in SG. You need to have it prior.
    *physical card will be mailed out to your residence within 2 weeks, while digital card will appear on singpass app within 5days. Mine was reflected in Singpass a day after (qualified license Class 3 na agad, not the provisional)
    *conversion fee is $50 (nets/paywave)

    Exam and conversion can be done in 1 day basta maaga ka.

    Hello, thank for this detailed info, super helpful siya. I just passed my BTT yesterday sa SSDC din. :)

    Question pala dun sa 2.2, yung SG Arrival acknowledgement na ipapaemail, kanino pala mangagaling yun? sakin ba or sa ICA? meron din kasi silang nakapaskil dun sa exam room na pwede rin dalhin yung passport na may stamp nung 1st entry mo sa SG eh. TIA.

    Hi Sir, if ever work pass holder dito sa SG at may driver license, macacancel po ang license once na macancel / or ipacancel po ang pass po. Ano po ang required sa AU kaya pag nag po convert even after icancel ang driver license sa SG. Yung license ID po ba is pwede na? Salamat po

    Occupation: CIVIL ENGINEER
    Points: SC189-75/SC190-80/SC491-90
    EOI: Nov 2021
    ROI: Aug 2022
    Patiently waiting for Gods' perfect timing

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

    @DreamerG said:

    Hi Sir, if ever work pass holder dito sa SG at may driver license, macacancel po ang license once na macancel / or ipacancel po ang pass po. Ano po ang required sa AU kaya pag nag po convert even after icancel ang driver license sa SG. Yung license ID po ba is pwede na? Salamat po

    Hello, yung SG driver's license is valid for 5 years kahit canceled na yung pass mo. Di ka nga lang makakapag-renew kapag wala ka ng work pass.

    The reason that we convert our PH driver's license to SG driver's license is to avoid the longer process of converting our PH license to AU license. Since SG driver's license is recognized in AU, the process of converting it from SG to AU DL will be a lot shorter. For instance, we don't have to take the practical test since we already have an SG license. Whereas with the PH license, you'll need to take the practical test and the theory tests as well.

    DreamerG

    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!

  • DreamerGDreamerG Posts: 269Member
    Joined: Aug 19, 2022
    edited October 2023

    @rukawa_11 said:

    @DreamerG said:

    Hi Sir, if ever work pass holder dito sa SG at may driver license, macacancel po ang license once na macancel / or ipacancel po ang pass po. Ano po ang required sa AU kaya pag nag po convert even after icancel ang driver license sa SG. Yung license ID po ba is pwede na? Salamat po

    Hello, yung SG driver's license is valid for 5 years kahit canceled na yung pass mo. Di ka nga lang makakapag-renew kapag wala ka ng work pass.

    The reason that we convert our PH driver's license to SG driver's license is to avoid the longer process of converting our PH license to AU license. Since SG driver's license is recognized in AU, the process of converting it from SG to AU DL will be a lot shorter. For instance, we don't have to take the practical test since we already have an SG license. Whereas with the PH license, you'll need to take the practical test and the theory tests as well.

    Thank you sir sa information na 5 years validity po ng license after ma cancel ang pass :-)

    Yun nga po mas madali mag convert ng SG license since recognized sya sa AU at same left road drive and right hand drive. 😊

    rukawa_11mathilde9

    Occupation: CIVIL ENGINEER
    Points: SC189-75/SC190-80/SC491-90
    EOI: Nov 2021
    ROI: Aug 2022
    Patiently waiting for Gods' perfect timing

  • mathilde9mathilde9 Singapore
    Posts: 520Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2021

    @rukawa_11 said:
    Hello, thank for this detailed info, super helpful siya. I just passed my BTT yesterday sa SSDC din. :)

    Question pala dun sa 2.2, yung SG Arrival acknowledgement na ipapaemail, kanino pala mangagaling yun? sakin ba or sa ICA? meron din kasi silang nakapaskil dun sa exam room na pwede rin dalhin yung passport na may stamp nung 1st entry mo sa SG eh. TIA.

    Yung email na galing sa ICA or stamp sa passport. Yung sakin kasi wala nang stamp. May sample email po sila na ipapakita sayo sa counter.

    OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
    Total Points ~~ 189: 85pts | 190: 90pts | 491: 100pts
    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)
    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

    @rentaw said:

    Sa kin hindi siya pinaemail eh. nicheck lang nung staff sa passport ko kelan ang first entry sa sg. bring photocopy na lang din of that one.

    Btw, gaano katagal inabot niyo sa Traffic Police HQ for conversion? Weekdays or weekend ba kayo pumunta?

    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!

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

    @mathilde9 said:

    Yung email na galing sa ICA or stamp sa passport. Yung sakin kasi wala nang stamp. May sample email po sila na ipapakita sayo sa counter.

    Ah di mo na pala kasi inabot yung may tatak haha. Noted on this, thanks. 🙂

    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: 520Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2021

    @rukawa_11 said:

    @rentaw said:

    Sa kin hindi siya pinaemail eh. nicheck lang nung staff sa passport ko kelan ang first entry sa sg. bring photocopy na lang din of that one.

    Btw, gaano katagal inabot niyo sa Traffic Police HQ for conversion? Weekdays or weekend ba kayo pumunta?

    Ako weekday nagpunta. Tapos siya in 2-3hrs.

    rukawa_11

    OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
    Total Points ~~ 189: 85pts | 190: 90pts | 491: 100pts
    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)
    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! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧

  • engrejplataengrejplata Singapore
    Posts: 7Member
    Joined: May 04, 2023

    Hi saan po mas maganda kumuha ng PTE. Sa RELC po ba or Pearson Center sa Cuppage?

    Sa mga may experience po sa mga testing centers na yan, ano po feedback nyo.. thanks

  • mnlz2023mnlz2023 Posts: 75Member
    Joined: Mar 15, 2023

    @engrejplata said:
    Hi saan po mas maganda kumuha ng PTE. Sa RELC po ba or Pearson Center sa Cuppage?

    Sa mga may experience po sa mga testing centers na yan, ano po feedback nyo.. thanks

    kahit po san ay okay lang.
    Pero mas mbabaet mga nag-aassist dun sa RELC based on my experience.

    1st take - RELC (Proficient)
    2nd Take - Cuppage (Proficient - bumaba scores ko)
    3rd Take - Cuppage (Superior)

    **ANZSCO 312114 Construction Estimator **| Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15|State :15
    SC491 SA (Offshore) = 90
    Timeline:

    06 Mar 2023: Lodged Visa 491 (Family of 3)
    17 Jul 2023: 1st S56 - Spouse proof or record of attempts to obtain PCC from Marshall Islands and movement history for 10yrs.
    21 Jul 2023: Submitted
    23 Nov 2023: **2nd S56 - Statutory Declaration for 1st S56 response
    **25 Nov 2023: **Submitted
    **19 Apr 2024
    : 3rd S56: Spouse completed Form 1563 (Statement of Character)
    19 Apr 2024: Submitted
    ____ : Visa Granted! (Thank you Lord!!!)

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