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Posts: 826Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016
To add to this, iba rin kasi ang mindset ng dumarating dito na naka Student visa dun sa dumarating na may Skilled visa.
Kapag Student visa alam nila na limited work hours & kailangan magbayad ng tuition on top of living expenses kaya pagdating dito apply na kaagad for cleaning, housekeeping, retail & hospitality jobs. Dito sa Adelaide napansin ko mas open din sila to ask for secondhand things. Naghihingi ng used winter clothes, boots, appliances & furniture para may magamit without breaking the budget.
Whereas pag Skilled visa napansin ko na ang preference is to get a job na aligned sa skills & experience. So time is spent looking for these jobs & applying for them. Makain ito sa oras kaya sa umpisa mas gustong tutukan ito kesa kumuha ng survival job kung meron pa namang panggastos. Bihira din yung naririnig ko na may full time job tapos nanghihingi ng masusuot or ng mga gamit sa bahay. Meron naman pero sa observation ko, di kasing dami ng students.
Sabi nga sa previous post, magkaiba ng sitwasyon, magkaiba ng disposisyon. Lalong lalo na kung may pinagpalit ka na maayos na career para makamigrate dito.
Posts: 932Member
Joined: Jul 09, 2019
Yes mate - see you soon!
ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer (Offshore) | Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 05 (Competent English)|NAATI: 05 |State :05
SC190 NSW = 90
Timeline:
17 Apr 2023: Took PTE Exam: Superior
29 May 2023: Spouse PTE Exam: Competent
15 May 2023: Submitted relevant employment docs, work pass and DRAFT CDR to agent
29 May 2023: Agent submitted EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
8 July 2023: EA MSA CDR + RSEA result: Suitable for migration
26 July 2023: took the NAATI CCL
13 Aug 2023 : results out for NAATI exam
15 Aug 2023: Agent updated EOI for CCL points (+5)
13 Sep 2023: Agent created EOI for SC 190 NSW
02 Nov 2023: Pre-invited by NSW
06 Nov 2023: Nomination submitted to NSW
09 Nov 2023: Nomination application approved & ITA received
29 Nov 2023: Visa lodgment and medicals booked
11 Dec 2023 : Medicals completed
xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT
Posts: 53Member
Joined: Nov 16, 2022
If you don't mind, ano po yung nature of work na mga inaaplayan nyu po?
**Developer Programmer - 261312 | 189(70pts) | 190(75pts) **
~~Sept 5, 22 - Started collecting documents/requirements
~~Nov 7, 22 - Submitted skill assessment(ACS)
~~Nov 10, 22 - PTE (Proficient)
~~Jan 23, 23 - Negative skill assessment: Walang detailed info yung COE ng current and previous employers
~~Feb 03, 23 - Requested to review Skill assessment(ACS)
~~May 10, 23 - Positive skill assessment:
~~~~AQF Bachelor Degree with a Major in computing
~~~~Appropriately skilled level and relevant to ANZSCO Code 261312 (Developer Programmer)
~~May 10, 23 - EOI(189) Submission
~~May 11, 23 - EOI(190) NSW, WA, SA, QLD Submission
~~June 03, 23 - Appealed skill assessment(ACS) (Wanted to get more experience years for additional points)
~~June 27, 23 - PTE (Proficient)
~~July 10, 23 - PTE (Superior)
~~Jan 12, 24 - NSW Pre invite
~~Feb 08, 24 - Invitation to Apply
~~Feb 19, 24 - Lodged Visa
~~March 4, 24 - Medical
~~March 8, 24 - Positive results on medical reflected on Immi
~~ Grant??????
Joined: Mar 25, 2021
Software Engineer po
Software Engineer (261313) - Offshore
85/90/100
TIMELINE
10 May 2021 - Submitted ACS Assessment
11 May 2021 - PTE Exam & Result L(90) R(90) S(90) W(90)
07 Jun 2021 - Positive ACS Assessment
07 Jun 2021 - Created EOI (Any)
15 Nov 2022 - Received SA 491 Pre-invite
16 Nov 2022 - Created EOI (VIC) and ROI
19 Nov 2022 - Created EOI (NSW)
27 Nov 2022 - Submitted SA 491 Nomination Application
08 Dec 2022 - Received ITA for SA 491
09 Dec 2022 - Created EOI (189)
05 Jan 2023 - Received VIC 190 Pre-invite
05 Jan 2023 - Submitted VIC 190 Nomination Application
09 Jan 2023 - Received ITA for VIC 190
10 Jan 2023 - Received NSW 190 Pre-invite
17 Feb 2023 - Lodged VIC 190 Visa Application
24 Feb 2023 - Health Clearance Uploaded
16 Oct 2023 - Received Assessment Commencement Email
22 Dec 2023 - VISA GRANTED
Posts: 53Member
Joined: Nov 16, 2022
Grabe. Eto din tlaga kinakabahan ko. Yung mga worst case scenario na d makahanap ng line pag BM jan. I guess ipon2 nalang muna, at least 3 months na worth of savings for food, rent, transpo, etc.. At kung kakapusin man, dun na ata tlaga yung panahon na mag apply ng kahit anung trabaho, bago maka land ng line of work natin.
**Developer Programmer - 261312 | 189(70pts) | 190(75pts) **
~~Sept 5, 22 - Started collecting documents/requirements
~~Nov 7, 22 - Submitted skill assessment(ACS)
~~Nov 10, 22 - PTE (Proficient)
~~Jan 23, 23 - Negative skill assessment: Walang detailed info yung COE ng current and previous employers
~~Feb 03, 23 - Requested to review Skill assessment(ACS)
~~May 10, 23 - Positive skill assessment:
~~~~AQF Bachelor Degree with a Major in computing
~~~~Appropriately skilled level and relevant to ANZSCO Code 261312 (Developer Programmer)
~~May 10, 23 - EOI(189) Submission
~~May 11, 23 - EOI(190) NSW, WA, SA, QLD Submission
~~June 03, 23 - Appealed skill assessment(ACS) (Wanted to get more experience years for additional points)
~~June 27, 23 - PTE (Proficient)
~~July 10, 23 - PTE (Superior)
~~Jan 12, 24 - NSW Pre invite
~~Feb 08, 24 - Invitation to Apply
~~Feb 19, 24 - Lodged Visa
~~March 4, 24 - Medical
~~March 8, 24 - Positive results on medical reflected on Immi
~~ Grant??????
Posts: 305Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
Once you have lodged, you have 1 year to recoop the visa expenses and prepare for the BM. Good to focus on applying jobs in line with your experience so that you can get employed ASAP rather than focusing on surviving on the first 3 months kasi di enough yung pera.
Posts: 944Member
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
ICT in shortage at the national level
https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2024/ict-sector-ignored-as-jobs-advisory-board-appointed.html?ref=newsletter&deliveryName=DM21149
DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!
"We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams." - Les Brown
261312 (Developer Programmer) - Main | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Wife
189 (95), 190 (100)
2023
14 Nov | BIG MOVE
01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
--- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side ---
19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!
2022 - Pandemic Eases Off
17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
15 Nov | Medical Test
03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn
03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!!
31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC
26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!!
21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW
21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired
2021 - Pandemic Still
25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189
2020 - Pandemic
19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC
30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed
09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior)
19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired
2019
24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired
2018
--- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!
Posts: 780Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
Isa na namang "no" due to offshore situation, kahit may visa na. Expected naman and trust the process pa rin, pero minsan talaga:
LOL!
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
Posts: 529Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Sis BM ka na daw kasi at doon mag trust the process 😅
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! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Posts: 63Member
Joined: Jun 15, 2018
≈> @era222 said:
Di po ba sila nag bloblock list kung di sumipot sa mga scheduled interviews?
Posts: 780Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
Hahaha matinding ipon! Sobrang kaunti rin kasi ng openings sa field ko sa Sydney—lahat nasa Melbourne. Tempted na nga ako mag-apply dun lol. Kaya tantsa-tantsa muna. Mamaya paglapag, wala agad, ma-zero 😅
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
Posts: 780Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
You mean kapag hindi ka sumipot sa scheduled interviews? For sure, they'll note you. It's not good etiquette in general na wala kang pasabi and it also speaks din kasi sa work ethic mo. In my case, sila yung nagcancel last minute (tomorrow dapat interview ko). In those cases, maintain good correspondence kahit deep inside galit (joke lang naman). Hahaha.
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
Posts: 305Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
lipat na sa melbourne hehe.
Posts: 780Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
Gusto ko nga! Dun ko rin gusto talaga. Haha. Pero let's see, nagrresearch pa ako paano makipagcoordinate with NSW to inform then ng paglipat (potentially). So far haven't found any means to do that.
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
Posts: 65Member
Joined: Jul 26, 2018
Hello po. Pansin ko lahat ng unit sa budget namin is unfurnished. Tanong ko po ano ung magandang secondhand store na cnasabi nyo po sa Adelaide? At tska kung May delivery po sila. Tapos pag cnabi po nila na “reverse cycle air conditioning”, ibig po ba sabihin na May cooling and heating sa buong bahay or certain kwarto lng? Salamat po
Posts: 65Member
Joined: Jul 26, 2018
Sorry po sa post ko kanina. Maling thread po ata ung Tanong ko.
491 visa po ako. Regarding po sa work, Since Wla nmn na ung minimum salary requirement, pwede na po ba ung part time lng para makasatisfy sa 191 visa after 3 yrs? Salamat
Posts: 826Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016
Rentals are usually unfurnished. Bihira ang semi or fully furnished because most people tend to have their own furniture that they bring with them when they move houses.
You can get affordable starter furniture from Kmart. Ikea is a bit more expensive pero pwede na rin, pero ikaw mag-assemble ng furniture. You can also check the Pinoy AU group, Marketplace, and the Pay Nothing FB group in your suburb or council area for people who are selling or giving away their furniture. Pag secondhand you will have to arrange for transport yourself.
Reverse cycle is similar to the split type aircon sa atin, pero it has heating and cooling. Pag maliit lang yung bahay, usually isa lang yan and nasa common area. If the house is a bit bigger, pwedeng may isa sa common area and isa sa masters bedroom. Pag ducted heating and cooling usually may ducts sa common areas and in each bedroom. People don't usually keep the heating on all the time because heating is more expensive than cooling. Pag dumilim na, make sure all your curtains and shades are drawn para wag lumabas ang heat. You can also look at flannel pambahays and sleepwear, as well as flannelette bedsheets para di gaano ginawin. Check nyo rin yung Oodie, madalas may sale sila. Nakakatawa tignan pero mainit yan and works really well during winter.
Malamig na malamig ang winter sa SA so be well prepared in terms of clothing.
Posts: 826Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016
I'm not familiar with the requirements for 491 kasi 489 yung visa ko nung dumating ako. Yung requirement dati for 489 was one year of full time work.
Joined: Nov 04, 2022
Pwede full time or part time. Ang requirement is as long as you show 3 tax statements, you can apply for 191.
491 Visa: Human Resource Adviser - 223111 (80 points) | Age: 15 | English: 10 | Work: 15 | Education : 15 | Partner : 10 | Nomination: 15
09 Aug 2016 - VETASSESS Initial, Positive
03 Jan 2020 - VETASSESS Reassessment, Positive
29 Jan 2020 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 65 pts
10 Feb 2020 - IELTS, Proficient
15 Feb 2020 - EOI updated - 75 pts
18 Jan 2022 - VETASSESS Renewal
14 Oct 2022 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 80 pts
10 Nov 2022 - Pre-invite received from NSW, applied on the same day
18 Nov 2022 - NSW Nomination approved
21 Nov 2022 - 491 Visa Lodged
22 Nov 2022 - Submitted Forms 80 and 1221
25 Nov 2022 - Medical exam and Biometrics
6 Dec 2022 - Additional medical check requested for 1 dependent
3 Jan 2023 - Complete health clearance
5 Jun 2023 - Immi Assessment Commenced email received
20 Jul 2023 - Visa Grant
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Joined: Mar 24, 2019
Hello guys!!! Bago lang kami ng wife ko dito sa Canberra at naghahanap po ako ng work related sa career at industry ko. Almost 10 years ako sa Singapore at 6 months sa Philippines na ang field ay sa Construction Industry, bale more on Project Management ang role ko as a Project Manager / Senior Project Engineer / Project Engineer at ang degree ko ay Electrical Engineer. Any recommendation po na mga companies na may job opening kahit Project Engineer - Electrical? Salamat po.