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Posts: 34Member
Joined: Apr 12, 2024
Hi, nagpa-skills assessment pa po ba partner niyo for the 5 points? Or English exam result lang yung sinubmit for this?
Posts: 38Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2023
Hi po. Jake here ๐ working dito sa SG sa construction industry. Pwede po ba na ang magsign sa statement of service ko ay not a supervisory or managerial position? Balak ko po na ipapirma sa coworker ko na halos parehas kami ng job task and position but ang pinagkaiba lang ay may "executive" na nakalagay sa job title ko at "senior" naman sa kanya. Mas mataas siya isang level sa akin. Paexpire na po kasi work pass ko next year and iniiwasan ko na malaman ng HR or boss ko sa project site na nagbabalak akong magapply PR sa ibang bansa. Nagwoworry ako na baka makaapekto ito sa renewal ng pass ko if sakaling madelay or malas ang application ko. Asking po dito sa thread baka may same experience and tinanggap ni Vetassess yung SOS. Maraming salamat po sa sasagot.
Posts: 8Member
Joined: Jul 28, 2019
Ang alam as long as nauna syang mahire sayo ayos lang, pero baka magfall to under Statutory Declaration magbabayad ka nga lang sa notary public kasi di naman sya ung manager mo. Better have a manager na kakilala mo na pwede magsign for you, else magstat dec ka na lang.
263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer 25pts | Education: 15 | Experience 5 or 15| English: 20 | Spouse Eng: 5 | NAATI: | Offshore applicant in SG with Spouse | AU Journey
17 Mar 2023 - Signed with Agent contract for Visa Services
11 Apr 2023 - Commencement of our Journey to Australia
16 Jan 2024 - Docs submitted to agent for review
26 Jan 2024 - Agency Submitted ACS Application
25 Mar 2024 - PTE Exams (Superior Result)
22 April 2024 - Submit EOI
12 June 2024 - Scheduled for NAATI CCL
Posts: 38Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2023
Hi @katocampo000 noted. Thank you! I will also consider stat dec and I'll backread paano magprepare nun.
Posts: 335Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
Yung current employer ko i just asked for a simple Cert of employment with these info:
1. Company name
2. Full name of employee
3. Working hours
4. Position
5. Salary
What i remember ang wala lang is job desc kasi mahahalata na hehee. So sabi ko for tourist visa.
Apart from that gumawa ako stat dec with complete info lalo na yung job description. I added postings from job ads ano JD ng position as attachment. (Indirectly saying ano JD ng hina hire nila with similar post).
Hth
Posts: 38Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2023
Hi @Conboyboy maraming salamat sa pagshare ng experience mo. Noted and baka try ko rin magrequest gaya ng ginawa mo. Tanong ko lang if ikaw ba mismo pumirma ng stat dec mo or nakiusap ka sa ibang supervisor/manager mo para pirmahan sa harap ng abogado? Nagbackread ako and may nabasa ako na sila raw nagprepare and nagsign na rin ng kanilang stat dec kaso di ko na nakita yung update nila if okay ba kay vetassess yun. Old na rin kasi yung thread kaya di ko na sinubukang imessage yung nagpost nun.
Posts: 335Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
Mine was done last year mga feb. For my current employer, i asked them to sign my COE as per my format without the Job description.
I also made my own SD signed by myself and had it notarized in Ph. I attached other documents such as Job posrings from career future to show the job desc of my current position.
Posts: 38Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2023
@Conboyboy thank you po sa info.
Posts: 8Member
Joined: Jan 27, 2024
Hello ask ko lang po if pwede gumawa ng bagong Anmac account para ipaassess yung current hospital experience ko? Di po kasi ako binigyan ng Skill assessement ng ANMAC dahil yung previous employer ko dineny ng HR yung letter na ipinasa ko sa kanila. Salamat po sa sasagot
Posts: 335Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
You are most welcome. Hope you get your positive assessment soon!!!
Posts: 19Member
Joined: Jan 20, 2021
Hi po! Balitaan kita sa magiging outcome ng Vetassess namin. Same din construction industry, puro lahat ng naging company ko dito sa SG sobrang ahm damot? haha. Kaya yung mga ex coworkers ko yung pinapirma ko such as Project Team Leader, Coordinator & Asst Mgr.
mAUnifesting 2025
ANZSCO 312111 Architectural Draftsperson (Offshore) | DIY
Husband & I have the same occupation
Timeline:
07-2024 - Vetassess Positive Assessment (Both)
06-2023 - Firm decision to proceed with AU Immig | Vetassess Docu gathering
01-2022 - Thought of Canada Immig Pathway - did not proceed
01-2021 - Got interested in AU Immig Pathway
Joined: Jan 17, 2024
Hello. Sa mga nagpamedical po dto sa SG, alin po panel clinic marerecommend nyo?
Saka ano ano po tests na gnwa both sa adult and kids (above 5yrs old)
Posts: 841Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
SATA AMK mabilis and efficient. Yung tests na gagawin ay depende sa referral letter mo from dha. Usually xray, hiv, egfr (kidney), physical, and vision test for adults.
Bring a printed copy of your covid vax cert. They asked for mine during my medical.
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
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 90 overall)
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!! โฉโห (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day โฉโห
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 - โฉโห.โโพโโบโโง** Visa Grant! **โฉโห.โโพโโบโโง
Joined: Jan 17, 2024
Thank you @mathilde9 .
Yung physical ano test gnwa nila?
Pano kaya kpag may health declaration like hypertensive, previous surgery? My additional tests pa kaya?
Posts: 841Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Hindi ko sure sa pre-existing condition kung paano eh. Pero may interview with doctor sa huli, doon nya itatanong lahat and ideclare mo lang. Then magsasabi naman sila sayo if may action item sa end mo or wala na.
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
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 90 overall)
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!! โฉโห (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day โฉโห
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 - โฉโห.โโพโโบโโง** Visa Grant! **โฉโห.โโพโโบโโง
Joined: Jan 17, 2024
Oh ok. Thank you.
Joined: May 06, 2023
Joined: Jan 17, 2024
Thank you @mathilde9 for recommending SATA AMK. kakamedical plang nmen kahapon ng wife ko, may ganitong status na agad. ๐
Joined: Dec 08, 2023
Hello. Question po. May visa 491 po kami nagrant nung Nov-2023, pero due to personal reasons, mag stay pa kami sa SG at balak namin sa Mar-2025 pa namin makakalipat ng AU. Nakapag 1st entry na kami last Mar-2024.
Ngayon po, nakareceive kami ng email from DHA na magupdate kami ng residential address sa AU via immiacct. Eh since wala pa kami sa AU, pahelp lang po pano kaya kami magrespond dun sa hinihingi ng DHA?
Thank you po in advance! ๐
Posts: 11Member
Joined: Jul 02, 2024
Hello everyone,
Not really pinoy but married to one Hope, itโs ok if I join in here.
Firstly thanks for all the info here, has been very helpful to read. (Especially, @Ozdrims and @mathilde9 )
(Even though I am just beginning to learn Tagalog, and with a bit of help from my spouse )
Both spouse and I are based in Singapore. We have done our meds at AMK Sata in Feb 2024 as well.
Have a lodged-visa, since Feb 2024 (190 from NSW, 85 points including state) as a Web developer. (Spouse is a Civil Engineer)
Just wanted to say hi and halo-halo and make friends.
Salamat Po!
Web Dev (Offshore)
Points:
Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 05 (English)| State :05
SC190 NSW = 80+5 = 85
Process: DIY| With help from forums
Timeline:
Long history of trying pre-pandemic.
Post pandemic:
06 2023 ACS Assessment applied
09 2023 ACS Assessment received
10 2023 PTE taken and results
10 2023 EOI Created
01 2024 NSW Pre Invite
02 2024: SG CoC Applied
02 2024 Visa lodged
02 2024 Medicals done
03 2024: SG CoC Uploaded
03 2024 Form80 uploaded
04 2024 Home country (NBI equivalent uploaded)
xx - Granted! Yay!
Posts: 1,510Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 09, 2019
Welcome here! @bilogbalat , glad that this forum helped both of you , weโre just normal human doing normal stuff ๐ @mathilde9 has super telekinetic powers judging from her profile pic
while me i like to join in healthy discussions
Congratulations ๐ฅณ on your visa journey , feel free to share your thoughts and some interesting facts about your journey - that would help others here learn from wealth of experiences
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
11 October 2024: started the renewal of PCC /COC/NBI clearances SG and PH for both of us
14 November 2024: Updated COCs for both of us and wife's NBI cert to IMMI through agent
4 December 2024: I updated my NBI certificate by myself
xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT
Posts: 841Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Hala sa telekinetic. ๐ Palitan ko na nga sana ng peppa pig. New FY, new profile pic.
@bilogbalat
We're just bored and a bit anxious waiting for our grants, at the same time would like to extend help to fellow aspiring migrants based on our personal experiences and own research about au migration. (Tips and guidance shared by members in this forum already in Australia helped a lot too.)
Since you're already awaiting visa grant, I believe there will be lesser worries and research needed. You've passed the most tedious and crucial stages of migration (for me)--everything before visa lodgement. Super congrats! ๐
Most concerns about moving to AU (logistics/paper works/house rental/job hunting, etc) are already posted in this forum, some may be outdated but we have helpful members here who share their most recent experiences. Just search and read a little bit. Goodluck!
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
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 90 overall)
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!! โฉโห (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day โฉโห
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 - โฉโห.โโพโโบโโง** Visa Grant! **โฉโห.โโพโโบโโง
Posts: 11Member
Joined: Jul 02, 2024
Thanks Po
Yes, quite a journey both pre pandemic and post for me. I have updated my signature with the details. Happy to be around here to help as well.
Web Dev (Offshore)
Points:
Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 05 (English)| State :05
SC190 NSW = 80+5 = 85
Process: DIY| With help from forums
Timeline:
Long history of trying pre-pandemic.
Post pandemic:
06 2023 ACS Assessment applied
09 2023 ACS Assessment received
10 2023 PTE taken and results
10 2023 EOI Created
01 2024 NSW Pre Invite
02 2024: SG CoC Applied
02 2024 Visa lodged
02 2024 Medicals done
03 2024: SG CoC Uploaded
03 2024 Form80 uploaded
04 2024 Home country (NBI equivalent uploaded)
xx - Granted! Yay!
Posts: 11Member
Joined: Jul 02, 2024
Thanks for the welcome @mathilde9 .
Yes, indeed it is bit anxiety driving but have to keep it calm . I have been trying to keep myself busy with other stuff to cope with it - mostly reading about various neighbourhoods and places to live and work in NSW. Shall see how it goes.
Yes good amount of stuff to digest here as well Thanks to everyone who has posted their experiences.
Salamat everyone.
Web Dev (Offshore)
Points:
Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 05 (English)| State :05
SC190 NSW = 80+5 = 85
Process: DIY| With help from forums
Timeline:
Long history of trying pre-pandemic.
Post pandemic:
06 2023 ACS Assessment applied
09 2023 ACS Assessment received
10 2023 PTE taken and results
10 2023 EOI Created
01 2024 NSW Pre Invite
02 2024: SG CoC Applied
02 2024 Visa lodged
02 2024 Medicals done
03 2024: SG CoC Uploaded
03 2024 Form80 uploaded
04 2024 Home country (NBI equivalent uploaded)
xx - Granted! Yay!
Joined: Jul 09, 2019
Hi Sirs, sched po namin to move from SG to Wollongong this coming Aug 4 2024. Ask ko lang pano po yung best way to travel with all the luggage (8 luggage for 4 pax.) from Sydney to Wollongong?
Joined: Jun 09, 2016
hindi po sydney, sa adelaide eto po yung ginamit namin, try nyo po magpaquote. 5 baggages po kami dati 2 pax.
https://chauffeurlive.com/forms/booking.php
263213 - Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Experience: 5 | English: 20 | Total: 70 pts
20.09.17 | Started collating documents for ACS Assessment
22.11.18 | Collected all documents for ACS Assessment
26.11.18 | Submitted ACS Skills Assessment
11.01.19 | Received ACS Result - Positive - 2Yrs Deducted
02.02.19 | PTE - L71/R78/S82/W73 - Proficient
02.03.19 | PTE - L73/R79/S90/W74 - Proficient+
23.03.19 | PTE - L73/R84/S84/W86 - Proficient+
13.04.19 | PTE - L77/R90/S80/W90 - Proficient+
04.05.19 | PTE - L79/R81/S87/W90 - Superior
07.05.19 | Submitted ACS Skills Re-Assessment to add new work
06.06.19 | Received ACS Result - Positive - 2Yrs Deducted
06.06.19 | Submitted State Nomination & EOI SA 489 (80)
20.07.19 | Received ITA SA 489
21.07.19 | SG COC eAppeal
22.07.19 | SG COC Application
24.07.19 | Medicals
25.07.19 | Health Clearance Provided - no action required
29.07.19 | SG COC Issued
30.07.19 | Visa Lodged
02.09.19 | NBI Clearance Issued
14.11.19 | Visa Grant - Thank you Lord!
22.02.20 | Big Move
25.02.22 | Visa 887 Lodged
02.03.23 | Visa Grant - Thank you Lord!
Posts: 11Member
Joined: Jul 02, 2024
Hi @bbsdgr8 if it helps - klook seem to have some airport transfer options too- but they seem very expensive for SYD to Wollongong route . And as far as I have researched, trains allow max 2 bags (within certain sizes) per passenger. Not sure if you can work around that and use it to your advantage.
(or perhaps if it's cost-effective, consider storing your non important luggage at the airport and picking it up some other time)
Web Dev (Offshore)
Points:
Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 05 (English)| State :05
SC190 NSW = 80+5 = 85
Process: DIY| With help from forums
Timeline:
Long history of trying pre-pandemic.
Post pandemic:
06 2023 ACS Assessment applied
09 2023 ACS Assessment received
10 2023 PTE taken and results
10 2023 EOI Created
01 2024 NSW Pre Invite
02 2024: SG CoC Applied
02 2024 Visa lodged
02 2024 Medicals done
03 2024: SG CoC Uploaded
03 2024 Form80 uploaded
04 2024 Home country (NBI equivalent uploaded)
xx - Granted! Yay!
Posts: 11Member
Joined: Jul 02, 2024
--> trains allow max 2 bags..
Sorry it's not two- but just one large baggage (other hand carry) . (https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/using-public-transport/regional-booking-travel-information/luggage-on-nsw-trainlink)
Web Dev (Offshore)
Points:
Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 05 (English)| State :05
SC190 NSW = 80+5 = 85
Process: DIY| With help from forums
Timeline:
Long history of trying pre-pandemic.
Post pandemic:
06 2023 ACS Assessment applied
09 2023 ACS Assessment received
10 2023 PTE taken and results
10 2023 EOI Created
01 2024 NSW Pre Invite
02 2024: SG CoC Applied
02 2024 Visa lodged
02 2024 Medicals done
03 2024: SG CoC Uploaded
03 2024 Form80 uploaded
04 2024 Home country (NBI equivalent uploaded)
xx - Granted! Yay!
Joined: Jul 09, 2019
Thanks po and to @von1xx as well. Nakahanap n kmi ng way. mag rent a car n lng kmi from klook na 7 seater then yung friend ko from sydney yung mag drive samin. this way mas mura yung babayaran namin around 130SGD in total.
Posts: 335Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
pag ganyang arrangement, saan i drop off yung car? Anong app kayo nag rent?