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Joined: Jun 25, 2020
Hello! Natanong na po siguro ito dati, pero naka received ako s56 requesting for income tax returns and payslips from previous employment, I requested na din sa HR, pero 10 years ago na since nag work ako doon (pero sana may ma produce pa) pero just in case, ano pa ang pwedeng ibigay kung wala na din ako copies ng payslips?
Architectural Draftsperson (312111) | Age: 25 | English Ability: 20 | Education: 15 | Skilled Employment: 10 | Partner: 10
EOI: (updated) 05 March 2023
Pre-ITA: 29 March 2023
ITA: 31 March 2023 (NSW 491)
Lodgement: 21 May 2023
Biometrics & Medical: 26 May 2023
1st s56: 16 October 2023 (Submitted 11 November 2023)
2nd s56: 24 May 2024 (Submitted same day)
3rd s56: 26 July 2024 (Submitted 30 July 2024)
Visa Grant: __ 2024
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Jan 12, 2023
Sa pinas na work po ba yan or sa SG? if sa SG baka mahalungkat mo pa yung IRAS mo kasi wala naman copy yung HR nun. Worst case, try mo if makakapag-bigay yung bank mo ng history ng transactions mo showing yung credit ng income mo.
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!
Joined: Jun 25, 2020
Sa Pinas po na work ito, na contact ko yung HR, di complete yung mabibigay niya sa akin na 2316, 3yrs out of 5yrs na lang na retrieved. Yung payslips naman, hindi na din talaga ma retrieved.
Architectural Draftsperson (312111) | Age: 25 | English Ability: 20 | Education: 15 | Skilled Employment: 10 | Partner: 10
EOI: (updated) 05 March 2023
Pre-ITA: 29 March 2023
ITA: 31 March 2023 (NSW 491)
Lodgement: 21 May 2023
Biometrics & Medical: 26 May 2023
1st s56: 16 October 2023 (Submitted 11 November 2023)
2nd s56: 24 May 2024 (Submitted same day)
3rd s56: 26 July 2024 (Submitted 30 July 2024)
Visa Grant: __ 2024
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Apr 04, 2023
Worst case, pa generate ka ng records mo ng SSS/Pag-Ibig/Philhealth/ITR sa mga pinagtrabahuhan mo sa Pinas. Yung SSS/Pag-Ibig/Philhealth pwede irequest sa kani kanilang office. Yung ITR punta ka sa BIR, makakatulong kung nasa iyo TIN mo.
Graphic Designer - ANZSCO 232411
POINTS BREAKDOWN
Age-25; Civil Status-10; Education-15; Work Experience-15; English Level-10
491 = 90 pts | 190 = 80 pts
English Proficiency Exam = IELTS
Skills Assessment Authority = VETASSESS
TIMELINE
April 2022 - Started Research on Australian Immigration
May 2022 - Started compiling documents for VETASSES
July 2022 - Submitted VETASSESS
Sept 2022 - Took IELTS Exam - Result: R:9.0|L:9.0|W:7.5|S:7.5| Overall 8.5
Oct 2022 - VETASSESS requested additional documents
Jan 2023 - Received Positive VETASSESS assessment
Jan 2023 - EOI made for VIC 190 | ACT 491 | SA 491
Jan 2023 - ROI made for VIC 190
Mar 2023 - EOI made for NSW 491
Mar 2023 - ROI made for ACT 491 and SA 491
Apr 2023 - Received Pre-Invite from ACT, lodged for ACT Nomination
Apr 2023 - ACT Nomination approved, received ITA from DHA
May 2023 - Lodged ACT 491 Visa
May 2023 - Processed Medical
June 2023 - Processed Biometrics
CURRENT STATUS
Feb, 08 2023 ACT 491 VISA Granted!
Posts: 76Member
Joined: Mar 15, 2023
Hi po, anu po sinubmit nyo sa Vetassess nung skills assessment kung wala po kayo payslips at ITR? Thank u.
**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!!!)
Joined: Jun 25, 2020
CoE, contribution records (SSS etc), sample works. May payslips pa ako from recent job, pero dun sa from 10yrs ago (2nd employer) wala na talaga.
Architectural Draftsperson (312111) | Age: 25 | English Ability: 20 | Education: 15 | Skilled Employment: 10 | Partner: 10
EOI: (updated) 05 March 2023
Pre-ITA: 29 March 2023
ITA: 31 March 2023 (NSW 491)
Lodgement: 21 May 2023
Biometrics & Medical: 26 May 2023
1st s56: 16 October 2023 (Submitted 11 November 2023)
2nd s56: 24 May 2024 (Submitted same day)
3rd s56: 26 July 2024 (Submitted 30 July 2024)
Visa Grant: __ 2024
Posts: 76Member
Joined: Mar 15, 2023
Nagclaim po ba kayo ng points dun sa 2nd employer (Yung wala kayo payslips at ITR). Na-count po ba ni Vetassess sa experience nyo yun?
**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!!!)
Joined: Jun 25, 2020
Yes, na count siya.
Architectural Draftsperson (312111) | Age: 25 | English Ability: 20 | Education: 15 | Skilled Employment: 10 | Partner: 10
EOI: (updated) 05 March 2023
Pre-ITA: 29 March 2023
ITA: 31 March 2023 (NSW 491)
Lodgement: 21 May 2023
Biometrics & Medical: 26 May 2023
1st s56: 16 October 2023 (Submitted 11 November 2023)
2nd s56: 24 May 2024 (Submitted same day)
3rd s56: 26 July 2024 (Submitted 30 July 2024)
Visa Grant: __ 2024
Posts: 76Member
Joined: Mar 15, 2023
Oh I see.. sa case ko kasi dto sa SG , may employer ako na nagclose na, wala din ako payslips at IRAs since ung sahod ko that time hindi taxable. Ang sinubmit ko ay Statutory Declaration, spass approval at cancellation letter pati na din bank statement ko (though by cash ko narereceived ang sahod), sinabi ko n lng na part ng salary ko ay dinedeposit ko sa account ko.
I think for u pagawa ka n lng ng salary certificate from HR. may nababasa ako about dun sa fb group. Mostly indians at pakistan nakkita ko na nag ssubmit ng ganun.
**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!!!)
Joined: Apr 16, 2023
agree ako dito,. Gawa ka din online account sa SSS and pag-ibig... Mascreenshot dun lahat hulog per month.. Nakainidcate din dun ung employer sa contributions
Joined: Jan 29, 2021
Ishare ko lang po kahit late na hehe.
Received the golden email 💛
VISA 189 (offshore; single)
Mechanical Engineer - 75 points
Oct 06, 2022 - Invitation to Lodge
Dec 02, 2022 - Application lodged
Apr 19, 2023 - Medical & NBI Request
May 11, 2023 - Medical Cleared
Nov 01, 2023 - Visa granted!
Para sa mga kapwa ko inhinyero na napanghihinaan ng loob na kagaya ko rin noon, manalig lang po kayo 🙏 Darating din po yung sainyo! 💯
Joined: Nov 08, 2023
Hi, meron na po ba dito na nakatanggap ng grant na ang occupation is IT like Software Engineer na naglodge around Oct or Nov 2022?
Posts: 28Member
Joined: Jul 06, 2022
Finally granted!
ME (233512)
SC 189 (offshore)
Family of 3
Oct 06 2022: ITA received
Nov 26 2022: Lodged application
Dec 03 2022: Medicals done
Dec 06 2022: Medicals cleared
Nov 08 2023: Visa granted (no CO contact, received to finalized)
It will be your time soon! 🙏
ME (233512) | SC189 | 2023
Joined: Aug 31, 2022
may nakaexperience ba dito na nakatanggap ng s56, after submission of document may idea o experience po kayo kung ilang months roughly ang waiting time? salamat
Posts: 58Member
Joined: May 09, 2023
Meron na po ako nakita sa mga FB pages na granted na. even Dec 2022 lodge meron. I hope may mag update ng Grants list here
261313 - Software Engineer | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work (offshore) : 15 | Qualification: 15 | Partner: 10 (Superior + Dev Programmer) | Total: 90 SC189 | 95 SC190 VIC | 90 SC190 NSW
23-Feb-2022 - Contacted Agent for consultation (Respall Migration)
05-Apr-2022 - ACS Assessment - Software Engineer
30-May-2022 - ACS Result suitable for migration with 10 yrs experience
13-Jun-2022 - Partner ACS Assessment - Developer Programmer
08-Aug-2022 - ACS Result suitable for migration with 14 yrs experience
-- September 2022 to March 2023 - postponed PTE exams due to other priorities and travel plans. We missed December invites --
12-Apr-2023 - PTE Exam - same day result - L90/R84/S90/W90 - Overall 90
10-May-2023 - Partner PTE Exam - next day result - L90/R90/S90/W90 - Overall 90
13-May-2023 - SC189 EOI Submission
17-May-2023 - SC190 NSW EOI Submission
15-Sep-2023 - SC190 VIC EOI Submission
25-Sep-2023 - SC190 VIC Nomination and Application (Pre-invite)
04-Oct-2023 - SC190 VIC Approval / DoHA ITA
16-Oct-2023 - SC190 VIC Visa Lodge
30-Oct-2023 - Done medical examinations
01-Nov-2023 - Done chest x-rays
13-Nov-2023 - Medicals cleared
xx-xx-xxxx - Visa grant
Joined: Jan 28, 2022
...> @jullio said:
Kame 3 mos waiting fr receipt of s56, wala pa rin grant. Ang pinaka matagal na nakita ko fr receipt ng S56 to grant is 5 mos.
Joined: Dec 11, 2020
Ang saya ng daming grant. Congrats sa inyo
At the same time, nababaliw na ako kakaantay. 4 months na since ng s56 ko. Nasisiraan na ako ng bait 😭
Timeline:
2018 Feb - Arrived in Australia (Student Visa)
2020 Nov - Finished degree (Bachelor's in IT)
2022 Jan - Skills Assessment Result, Suitable for Migration under ICT BA 261111
2022 Feb - EOI lodged with 85 points
2022 Jun - Passed NAATI
2022 Jul - Re-lodged EOI with 90 points
2022 Aug - Lodged ROI (VIC)
2022 Dec - ITA received - 189
2023 Dec - 189 GRANTED ♥
Thank you Lord!
Joined: Jun 27, 2023
Meron po ba ditong nainvite na Engineering Technologist?
Joined: Aug 31, 2022
same tau mag 4 mos na after submission ng docs ng s56. nakakabaliw magantay
Joined: Aug 31, 2022
sana nga 5mos or earlier, nakakaparanoid magantay
Joined: Aug 31, 2022
kailan ka po naglodge? ano visa and state?
Posts: 76Member
Joined: Mar 15, 2023
same here din po.. 4 months na ko next week from S56.. wala p din. kelan kayo nag lodge?
**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!!!)
Joined: Jan 28, 2022
December 22. Visa 189. Sana nga i-release na nila. 🙏
Joined: Aug 31, 2022
same. 4 mos na next week after submission ng documents, March ako naglodge
Joined: Aug 09, 2020
me po
Posts: 9Member
Joined: Jun 22, 2018
Good day po. Ask lang po ako ng advice tungkol sa situation po namin:
Nakita ko po dito sa https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/change-in-situation/had-a-baby tungkol sa dapat gawin kung may unfinalized application. Eto po yang mga hindi ako sure:
Salamat po.
Joined: Nov 13, 2022
Hello po! Just wanna ask, kapag ba nainvite and nakapaglodge na pwede padin ba magvisit sa Australia with Tourist Visa? Thanks!
Nominated Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
ANZSCO Code: 233512
OFFSHORE | DIY
Joined: Nov 14, 2023
Hello po! Awaiting for grant na po kami ng partner ko for Visa 189. Meron po ba dito may experience ng pinag submit ng Health Undertaking/Form 815 after ma clear yung medicals? Tanong ko po sana gaano po kaya katagal bago sila nag grant after nag submit ng Form 815? Salamat po sa makaka sagot.
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Jan 12, 2023
Hello, ang ibig sabihin po ng Further Assessment ay in-aassess na ng DHA yung mga info na sinubmit niyo or yung mga hiningi nila sa inyo. Ibig sabihin gumagalaw na yung application niyo at tinitignan na ng DHA.
Pwede parin kayo mag-attach ng additional documents like Form 1022 dun sa tab na "Attach documents." Mas maige na mai-upload niyo na yan para di na kayo ma-s56. Isabay niyo narin yung Form 1229 which is yung child consent form kasi may iba na nakakakuha rin ng s56 at hinahanap yan.
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!
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yes pwede parin naman lalo na kung invite palang naman. Meron akong kakilala naka-lodge na sya at waiting nalang for PR at namasyal muna sa AU. make sure lang na mauna mo makuha yung TV sa PR or 491 visa.
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!