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• mariusinbrisbane Posts: 312Member
  Joined: Aug 04, 2021

  August 2021

  Up!

  Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021

  2021

  • Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
  • Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
  • Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
  • Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
  • Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
  • Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
  • Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
  • Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
  • Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
  • Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
  • Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
  • ---

  2022

  • Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
  • May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
  • Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
  • Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
  • Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
  • Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
  • Nov 17: Medicals day
  • Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
  • ---

  2023

  • Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
  • July 02: BIG MOVE!!! -- THIS IS IT!!!
• mariusinbrisbane Posts: 312Member
  Joined: Aug 04, 2021

  August 2021

  Up!

  Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021

  2021

  • Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
  • Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
  • Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
  • Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
  • Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
  • Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
  • Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
  • Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
  • Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
  • Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
  • Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
  • ---

  2022

  • Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
  • May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
  • Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
  • Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
  • Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
  • Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
  • Nov 17: Medicals day
  • Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
  • ---

  2023

  • Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
  • July 02: BIG MOVE!!! -- THIS IS IT!!!
• Eraphie Posts: 2Member
  Joined: Oct 11, 2023

  October 2023

  Hi Marius. Thank you for sharing your journey! Nagbabasa basa pa lang ako ngayong ng forums regarding sa Stat journey to Au habang 'di pa ako tapos sa master's ko dito sa Ph (thesis na next year). Alam mo medyo konti nga lang ang nababasa ko hahaha , gaya nga ng sabi mo parang ang RARE natin! Anyway, makikichika sana ako on how did you achieve this- 189 (80) | 190 (85). Nag student visa ka po ba muna sa Au? Hoping for your feedback. Sana mapansin
• MLBS Manila
  Posts: 946Member
  Joined: Sep 11, 2016

  October 2023

  @Eraphie said:
  Hi Marius. Thank you for sharing your journey! Nagbabasa basa pa lang ako ngayong ng forums regarding sa Stat journey to Au habang 'di pa ako tapos sa master's ko dito sa Ph (thesis na next year). Alam mo medyo konti nga lang ang nababasa ko hahaha , gaya nga ng sabi mo parang ang RARE natin! Anyway, makikichika sana ako on how did you achieve this- 189 (80) | 190 (85). Nag student visa ka po ba muna sa Au? Hoping for your feedback. Sana mapansin

  You can check the points calculator sa site mismo. Usual pts that people get
  Age - 30
  Educ - 15
  English skills - 20
  Single - 10
  Work exp - 5 (3 yrs)

  total 80 pts, tho need na mas mataas this year kasi super competitive lahat and ang taas ng cutoff, as well as less invites

  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
  Oct 8 2023 = 191 Lodged
  Oct 30 2023 = 191 granted
• Eraphie Posts: 2Member
  Joined: Oct 11, 2023

  October 2023

  Hi @MLBS Thank you for your comment.

  I did try yung calcu kaso 70pts lang

  Age - 30
  Educ - 15
  English skills - 0 (Competent)
  Single - 10
  Work exp - 15 (8 yrs)
  Total: 70
• MLBS Manila
  Posts: 946Member
  Joined: Sep 11, 2016

  October 2023

  @Eraphie said:
  Hi @MLBS Thank you for your comment.

  I did try yung calcu kaso 70pts lang

  Age - 30
  Educ - 15
  English skills - 0 (Competent)
  Single - 10
  Work exp - 15 (8 yrs)
  Total: 70

  Madali lang makakuha ng 20 pts sa English, possible na umabot ka pa ng 90 pts. Good score na yun!

  

  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
  Oct 8 2023 = 191 Lodged
  Oct 30 2023 = 191 granted
• era222 Philippines
  Posts: 779Member
  Joined: Mar 08, 2022

  October 2023

  @MLBS said:

  @Eraphie said:
  Hi @MLBS Thank you for your comment.

  I did try yung calcu kaso 70pts lang

  Age - 30
  Educ - 15
  English skills - 0 (Competent)
  Single - 10
  Work exp - 15 (8 yrs)
  Total: 70

  Madali lang makakuha ng 20 pts sa English, possible na umabot ka pa ng 90 pts. Good score na yun!

  @Eraphie Kaya yan i-superior sa PTE for 20 points sa English

  212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW
  
  

  2020

  December 5: Started consulting with agents
  
  

  2021

  March 5: Hiatus
  
  

  2022

  February 28: Resumed my application
  June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
  June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
  June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
  June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
  August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
  August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
  September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
  November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
  November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
  December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
  December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
  December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
  December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW
  
  

  2023

  January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
  January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
  January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
  January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
  February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
  March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
  March 13: Medicals
  March 17: Police clearance
  March 21: Medicals cleared
  April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
  October 16: Received commencement email
  December 28: PR VISA GRANT