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PeanutButterPeanutButter Dubbo, NSW, AustraliaPosts: 64Member

Good day po,

Ask ko lang po, currently naka 491 visa ako then gusto namin mag vacation sa Pinas, need po ba namin ng OEC? Hindi kasi kami sure need ba nyan eh.

Thank you po sa sasagot 😊

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  • OzdrimsOzdrims Singapore
    Posts: 1,547Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 09, 2019

    Yes need po nang OEC pag magbabakasyon na afaik sa mga post na nandito.
    Better din na itawag nyo sa embassy for further clarification.

    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

  • PeanutButterPeanutButter Dubbo, NSW, Australia
    Posts: 64Member
    Joined: Jan 02, 2021

    @Ozdrims said:
    Yes need po nang OEC pag magbabakasyon na afaik sa mga post na nandito.
    Better din na itawag nyo sa embassy for further clarification.

    Salamat po. Mejo malayo kasi kami sa embassy eh 6hrs drive kaya need namin ng time para matapos lahat ng process eh.

    Ozdrims
  • OzdrimsOzdrims Singapore
    Posts: 1,547Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 09, 2019

    Also if may way to do it online, to save travel time and effort nyo, kaya magandang mag clarify din sa embassy.

    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

  • PeanutButterPeanutButter Dubbo, NSW, Australia
    Posts: 64Member
    Joined: Jan 02, 2021

    @Ozdrims said:
    Also if may way to do it online, to save travel time and effort nyo, kaya magandang mag clarify din sa embassy.

    Kaya nga eh, pero willing din ako mag drive 6hrs tapos may konting gala na din.

    Ang problema kasi minsan hindi concistent ang mga sinasabi eh. May mga nagsasabi na NO NEED ng OEC meron naman nagsasabi na kailangan. Yung kasama ko dito sa work na naka 491 visa din na nagbakasyon last December, dere-deretcho lang daw xa eh walang hinanap na documents kundi visa copy lang. Kaya nakakalito na.

  • OzdrimsOzdrims Singapore
    Posts: 1,547Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 09, 2019

    Naka register na ba kayo sa OWWA? Pwede rin naman pag uwi nio na lang saka nio gawin yung OEC sa airport nio na mismo asikasuhin may DMW desk naman sa mga airports sa atin.

    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

  • PeanutButterPeanutButter Dubbo, NSW, Australia
    Posts: 64Member
    Joined: Jan 02, 2021

    @Ozdrims said:
    Naka register na ba kayo sa OWWA? Pwede rin naman pag uwi nio na lang saka nio gawin yung OEC sa airport nio na mismo asikasuhin may DMW desk naman sa mga airports sa atin.

    2 weeks lang kami sa pinas eh kaya gusto sana namin matapos lahat dito para masulit ang aming bakasyon.

    Hindi ako sure tungkol sa OWWA kasi dati kami sa Saudi so malamang meron kami nyan dati.

  • baikenbaiken QLD
    Posts: 457Member
    Joined: Feb 23, 2018

    @PeanutButter said:

    @Ozdrims said:
    Naka register na ba kayo sa OWWA? Pwede rin naman pag uwi nio na lang saka nio gawin yung OEC sa airport nio na mismo asikasuhin may DMW desk naman sa mga airports sa atin.

    2 weeks lang kami sa pinas eh kaya gusto sana namin matapos lahat dito para masulit ang aming bakasyon.

    Hindi ako sure tungkol sa OWWA kasi dati kami sa Saudi so malamang meron kami nyan dati.

    i believe 491 visa is actually a visa that allows you to stay in Australia, kahit wala kang work, so it beats the reason of getting an OEC for it, unlike 482 visa, kung san nakatali ang status natin dun sa employer natin...

    the thing is, wala kang problema dito sa AU, sa PH lang talaga medyo mahirap kasi depende dun sa kaalaman ng IO na makakausap mo kapag babalik ka na dito... i would suggest to try to ring the PH embassy in Canberra:

    or send an email to them

    at least meron ka correspondence proving that you don't need or an exempt from getting an OEC... i hope that helps po

    all the best!

    God Bless!

    263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 25 | Education: 15 | English: 20 | Experience: 10 | PY: 5 | CCL: 5
    Total: 80/85 on Visa 189/190 Respectively

    23.02.2018 | Signed up for the forum. Started gathering Documents and Reviewing for IELTS.
    01.06.2018 | Company offered to provide 482 Visa, GRABBED IT!!!
    15.10.2018 | 482 Visa Lodged
    13.11.2018 | 482 Visa Granted
    POEA Processing = took me almost a year to get all documents in place.

    07.06.2019 | Finally the BM!!!
    01.10.2019 | Started to review for PTE, aiming for Superior scores!
    23.02.2020 | PTE Mock Test = L=68/R=64/S=90/W=77
    29.02.2020 | PTE Test = L=90/R=85/S=90/W=85 - Got SUPERIOR on the 1st try! Thank You Lord!!!
    01.03.2020 | EOI Lodged for Visa 189/190 NSW (80/85)
    10.06.2020 | EOI Updated due to PY point addition (80/85)
    24.09.2020 | EOI Updated due to Passing NAATI CCL (85/90)
    10.05.2021 | Pursuing 186 (DE) - Thank God for His Favour!!!
    11.03.2022 | Visa 186 (DE) - Nomination and Visa Application Lodged... Now the waiting begins...
    14.01.2023 | Visa 186 (DE) - GRANTED!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!

    Citizenship Timeline:
    22.01.2024 | Citizenship Application made online. THANK YOU LORD!!!
    27.02.2024 | Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter Received
    11.04.2024 | Citizenship Test passed @ 100%!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
    11.07.2024 | Citizenship Approval!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
    29.10.2024 | Citizenship Invite Received
    30.11.2024 | FINALLY A CITIZEN!!!! THANK YOU LORD INDEED!!! that was quite a journey!!!

    Jeremiah 29:11
    For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

  • OzdrimsOzdrims Singapore
    Posts: 1,547Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 09, 2019



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    baiken

    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

  • MLBSMLBS Manila
    Posts: 973Member
    Joined: Sep 11, 2016

    Thanks for this - mukang ngayon binago na nila at majority ng non-PR visas need na ng OEC. Hassle nito grabe> @Ozdrims said:



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    Ozdrims

    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


    2023


    Oct 8 2023 = 191 Lodged
    Oct 30 2023 = 191 granted


    2024
    Oct 31 2024 - Lodged citizenship application
    Dec 11 2024 - Received test invite for Feb 18 2025 (Was able to reschedule it to the next day!)
    Dec 12 2024 - Citizenship exam

  • baikenbaiken QLD
    Posts: 457Member
    Joined: Feb 23, 2018

    @Ozdrims said:


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    now this is going to be a real pain talaga :(

    thanks for sharing @Ozdrims

    all the best!

    God Bless!

    Ozdrims

    263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 25 | Education: 15 | English: 20 | Experience: 10 | PY: 5 | CCL: 5
    Total: 80/85 on Visa 189/190 Respectively

    23.02.2018 | Signed up for the forum. Started gathering Documents and Reviewing for IELTS.
    01.06.2018 | Company offered to provide 482 Visa, GRABBED IT!!!
    15.10.2018 | 482 Visa Lodged
    13.11.2018 | 482 Visa Granted
    POEA Processing = took me almost a year to get all documents in place.

    07.06.2019 | Finally the BM!!!
    01.10.2019 | Started to review for PTE, aiming for Superior scores!
    23.02.2020 | PTE Mock Test = L=68/R=64/S=90/W=77
    29.02.2020 | PTE Test = L=90/R=85/S=90/W=85 - Got SUPERIOR on the 1st try! Thank You Lord!!!
    01.03.2020 | EOI Lodged for Visa 189/190 NSW (80/85)
    10.06.2020 | EOI Updated due to PY point addition (80/85)
    24.09.2020 | EOI Updated due to Passing NAATI CCL (85/90)
    10.05.2021 | Pursuing 186 (DE) - Thank God for His Favour!!!
    11.03.2022 | Visa 186 (DE) - Nomination and Visa Application Lodged... Now the waiting begins...
    14.01.2023 | Visa 186 (DE) - GRANTED!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!

    Citizenship Timeline:
    22.01.2024 | Citizenship Application made online. THANK YOU LORD!!!
    27.02.2024 | Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter Received
    11.04.2024 | Citizenship Test passed @ 100%!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
    11.07.2024 | Citizenship Approval!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
    29.10.2024 | Citizenship Invite Received
    30.11.2024 | FINALLY A CITIZEN!!!! THANK YOU LORD INDEED!!! that was quite a journey!!!

    Jeremiah 29:11
    For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

  • OzdrimsOzdrims Singapore
    Posts: 1,547Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 09, 2019
    edited June 18

    This is applicable to individuals na may work na pagbalik ng Pinas and for those outbound for the first time na nakahanap na ng work beforehand ,is up to you to declare it.

    baiken

    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

  • PeanutButterPeanutButter Dubbo, NSW, Australia
    Posts: 64Member
    Joined: Jan 02, 2021

    Nabasa ng asawa ko yan yung na offload na naka 491. So talagang need namin kumuha ng OEC.

    Ozdrims
  • OzdrimsOzdrims Singapore
    Posts: 1,547Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 09, 2019
    edited June 21

    Ang MWO (Migrant Workers Office ) ang pumalit sa POLO sa Canberra

    Link to their fb page:
    https://www.facebook.com/share/p/vw7YAjLkvwQ3H2nL/?mibextid=WC7FNe

    PeanutButter

    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

  • OzdrimsOzdrims Singapore
    Posts: 1,547Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 09, 2019
    edited June 21

    In their fb page they are campaigning for visa holders to registre with them

    https://www.facebook.com/share/p/gNmzjfuebiNwYx6L/?mibextid=WC7FNe

    (June 22,2024 they will be visiting NSW to reach out more Filipinos ) link above 👆🏻

    PeanutButter

    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

  • PeanutButterPeanutButter Dubbo, NSW, Australia
    Posts: 64Member
    Joined: Jan 02, 2021

    THANKS SA INFO!

    Ozdrims
  • LheLhe Adelaide, South Australia
    Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Oct 16, 2017

    Hello po 👋

    Gaano po katagal ang processing ng employment verification dito sa MWO Canberra via courier?

    Thanks po in advance sa sasagot 😊

  • jdashjdash Posts: 61Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2018

    ano naging workaround nun mga naka 491 na wala pang employer kapag lalabas ng pinas?

  • PeanutButterPeanutButter Dubbo, NSW, Australia
    Posts: 64Member
    Joined: Jan 02, 2021

    @Lhe said:
    Hello po 👋

    Gaano po katagal ang processing ng employment verification dito sa MWO Canberra via courier?

    Thanks po in advance sa sasagot 😊

    Hindi pa po kami nag aayos OEC namin :D

  • whimpeewhimpee Posts: 492Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2022

    @jdash said:
    ano naging workaround nun mga naka 491 na wala pang employer kapag lalabas ng pinas?

    Hindi magiging applicable ang OEC pag wala pang employer

    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

  • PeanutButterPeanutButter Dubbo, NSW, Australia
    Posts: 64Member
    Joined: Jan 02, 2021

    @jdash said:
    ano naging workaround nun mga naka 491 na wala pang employer kapag lalabas ng pinas?

    Kapag 1st timer ka wag kang pipila sa OFW dun sa normal na pila ng tourist. Makwento ko lang yung experience ko.

    So pumila ako dun sa pang hindi OFW lane then ako nasa IO (binigay ang passport and copy of visa).

    IO: Dapat dun ka sa OFW ah
    ako: Wala pa po akong work sa Australia
    IO: Ano to mag mimigrate ka sa Australia
    ako: Ay hindi po 5 years lang yung visa ko then babalik ako ng pinas (itsaprank sa isip isip ko)
    IO: Ano tong visa mo open for work dun ka maghahanap ng work.
    ako: opo
    IO: May kasama ka?
    ako: opo yung asawa nasa kabila (tapos na yung misis ko nakalagpas na)

    Then ayun na dumeretcho na ako. Basta confident ka sa mga sasabihin mo at wag kakabahan.

    mathilde9kidfrompolomolokCantThinkAnyUserName
  • mathilde9mathilde9 Singapore
    Posts: 858Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2021

    @PeanutButter said:

    @jdash said:
    ano naging workaround nun mga naka 491 na wala pang employer kapag lalabas ng pinas?

    Kapag 1st timer ka wag kang pipila sa OFW dun sa normal na pila ng tourist. Makwento ko lang yung experience ko.

    So pumila ako dun sa pang hindi OFW lane then ako nasa IO (binigay ang passport and copy of visa).

    IO: Dapat dun ka sa OFW ah
    ako: Wala pa po akong work sa Australia
    IO: Ano to mag mimigrate ka sa Australia
    ako: Ay hindi po 5 years lang yung visa ko then babalik ako ng pinas (itsaprank sa isip isip ko)
    IO: Ano tong visa mo open for work dun ka maghahanap ng work.
    ako: opo
    IO: May kasama ka?
    ako: opo yung asawa nasa kabila (tapos na yung misis ko nakalagpas na)

    Then ayun na dumeretcho na ako. Basta confident ka sa mga sasabihin mo at wag kakabahan.

    Yes, ganito dapat. Confident sa pagsagot sa IO and pumila sa tamang lane.
    Importante alam mo scope and restrictions ng visa na hawak mo. Kasi pag napansin nila na maski ikaw confused sa situation mo, dami pa itatanong mga yan.

    Hindi ko na maalala kung tama, pero may OEC exemption cert yatang nabanggit dito sa forum for 491 lalo kung wala pa talagang work. Always prepare bago lumipad.

    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!! ✩₊˚ (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! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧

  • PeanutButterPeanutButter Dubbo, NSW, Australia
    Posts: 64Member
    Joined: Jan 02, 2021

    @mathilde9 said:

    @PeanutButter said:

    @jdash said:
    ano naging workaround nun mga naka 491 na wala pang employer kapag lalabas ng pinas?

    Kapag 1st timer ka wag kang pipila sa OFW dun sa normal na pila ng tourist. Makwento ko lang yung experience ko.

    So pumila ako dun sa pang hindi OFW lane then ako nasa IO (binigay ang passport and copy of visa).

    IO: Dapat dun ka sa OFW ah
    ako: Wala pa po akong work sa Australia
    IO: Ano to mag mimigrate ka sa Australia
    ako: Ay hindi po 5 years lang yung visa ko then babalik ako ng pinas (itsaprank sa isip isip ko)
    IO: Ano tong visa mo open for work dun ka maghahanap ng work.
    ako: opo
    IO: May kasama ka?
    ako: opo yung asawa nasa kabila (tapos na yung misis ko nakalagpas na)

    Then ayun na dumeretcho na ako. Basta confident ka sa mga sasabihin mo at wag kakabahan.

    Yes, ganito dapat. Confident sa pagsagot sa IO and pumila sa tamang lane.
    Importante alam mo scope and restrictions ng visa na hawak mo. Kasi pag napansin nila na maski ikaw confused sa situation mo, dami pa itatanong mga yan.

    Hindi ko na maalala kung tama, pero may OEC exemption cert yatang nabanggit dito sa forum for 491 lalo kung wala pa talagang work. Always prepare bago lumipad.

    Pag 1st timer po talaga wala OEC kasi nga talagang wala ka namang work eh basta sabihin mo lang sa IO na wala ka pang work ayun na yun and be confident.

    mathilde9
  • jdashjdash Posts: 61Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2018

    ahh ganon pala.

    nasa DMW site rin pala, nakasulat na papalitan ang OEC to OFW pass, ewan ko lang kung kelan yon.
    https://dmw.gov.ph/ofwpass

  • PeanutButterPeanutButter Dubbo, NSW, Australia
    Posts: 64Member
    Joined: Jan 02, 2021

    @jdash said:
    ahh ganon pala.

    nasa DMW site rin pala, nakasulat na papalitan ang OEC to OFW pass, ewan ko lang kung kelan yon.
    https://dmw.gov.ph/ofwpass

    Magandang discovery to ah hahahaha.

  • PeanutButterPeanutButter Dubbo, NSW, Australia
    Posts: 64Member
    Joined: Jan 02, 2021

    @jdash said:
    ahh ganon pala.

    nasa DMW site rin pala, nakasulat na papalitan ang OEC to OFW pass, ewan ko lang kung kelan yon.
    https://dmw.gov.ph/ofwpass

    Na try ko yung app walang kwenta hahahaha. May problem daw need icontact yung mga number or email address. Kainis 😂

    Ozdrims
  • jdashjdash Posts: 61Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2018

    dahil siguro sa recent hack sa DMW website?

    copied from FB page:
    DMW ADVISORY
    As a result of a ransomware attack on DMW online systems, the Department through its Management Information Technology System had to take pre-emptive measures to protect OFW data and information, such as taking the systems offline. While efforts to restore online systems are ongoing, electronic or online systems that issue OECs/OFW Passes and OFW information sheets and other online services may not be used temporarily.
    Rest assured, DMW databases containing OFW data were not affected by the attack, and that the DMW is currently working with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to restore online systems and ensure continued protection of the data and information of OFWs.
    The DMW has activated the following systems and processes to deliver services to OFWs:
    1. For OFWs securing OECs/OFW Pass, they may proceed to the DMW National Office, Regional Offices and extensions, One-stop Shops, and Migrant Workers Assistance Centers for manual processing of their OECs/OFW Pass.
    2. For OFWs securing their information sheets, they do not have to go to any DMW office. They may send their request for information sheets at [email protected] and the DMW will send their QR-coded information sheets directly to the requesting worker. OFWs may send their requests via the DMW Facebook page messenger (https://web.facebook.com/dmw.gov.ph).
    The DMW is coordinating with the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and airport authorities to facilitate the smooth departure of OFWs.
    The DMW apologizes for inconveniences to the OFWs and members of their families and is exerting all efforts to continue serving OFWs while instituting stronger measures to protect their information.

  • Cerberus13Cerberus13 Dublin Ireland
    Posts: 372Member
    Joined: Mar 23, 2020
    edited July 17

    OFW ako sa Ireland and never naman akong pumila sa OFW lane, para kasing mas mahaba at matagal ang questioning dun. So far, never naman nag comment ung IO sa tourist lane kung bakit ako hindi pumila sa OFW. Actually di rin ako hinihingan ng OEC...chinicheck lang nila ung residence card ko sa Ireland...

    Basta ang script ko kasi, "nakatira po ako sa Ireland"...not "nag wowork sa Ireland"

    _sebodemacho

    ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural Draftsperson
    Location at the time of application: Offshore (Tokyo Japan) / DIY

    2020-Mar : Vetassess submission - Priority processing
    2020-Apr : Vetassess positive assessment - 5+ years employment
    2020-Jun 25 : First take PTE-A Tokyo - Superior
    2020-Jun : SkillSelect EOI lodge - 190/491 : 90/100 points

    2020 : Covid happened...

    2020-Aug : Job Offer - Ireland, Critical Skills Employment Permit path
    2020-Oct : Ireland Work permit granted
    2020-Oct : EOI auto updated due to age score dedcution - 190/491 : 85/95
    2020-Nov 18 : Ireland Employment Visa application
    2020-Nov 25 : Ireland work visa approved
    2020-Dec 26 : Moved to Dublin from Tokyo

    2022-Jun : EOI expired. New EOI lodged with no change in score
    2022-Aug : VIC opened for offshore. Lodged ROI for VIC
    2022-Sep : NSW opened for offshore. Created new EOI for NSW only
    2022-Sep : Removed 491 in my EOI. Only considering 190 for now
    2022-Nov 10 : Irish Stamp 4 status approved
    2022-Nov 29 : Received pre-ITA from NSW. Yay!
    2022-Nov 30 : Received nomination from NSW
    2023-Jan 13 : Visa 190 lodged
    2023-Feb 21 : Medicals
    2023-Feb 29 : Medicals cleared
    2023-Mar 15 : Japan PCC uploaded. Officially waiting for grant : )
    2023-Nov 23 : NSW 190 granted!

  • mathilde9mathilde9 Singapore
    Posts: 858Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2021
    edited July 17

    @Cerberus13 said:
    OFW ako sa Ireland and never naman akong pumila sa OFW lane, para kasing mas mahaba at matagal ang questioning dun. So far, never naman nag comment ung IO sa tourist lane kung bakit ako hindi pumila sa OFW. Actually di rin ako hinihingan ng OEC...chinicheck lang nila ung residence card ko sa Ireland...

    Basta ang script ko kasi, "nakatira po ako sa Ireland"...not "nag wowork sa Ireland"

    hahaha! Parang mas okay pa nga to. Char! Kasi naman may maasim talagang IO dyan at tinandaan ko mukha. Mukhang shrek na maliit. Talagang kahit labas pasok ka na ng pinas, legit ofw at maraming visas, hahanapan ka pa talaga ng butas haha. Saan ganito mo, saan ganyan mo? Tapos sisimangot pag tatak ng passport. Meron din naman na simpleng scan ng passport okay na sya wala na hinihingi maski OEC. Ang inconsistent lang kasi ng immigration rules/officer dyan. Kaya dapat assertive yet polite ka.

    Add: protocol lang manhingi sila ng oec / residence permit pero jusko sana pag naprovide na lahat okay na. Hindi yung dami pa tatanong na ittry. Tapos pause saglit baka pwede pa ma offload to. Bwisit. 😅

    Cerberus13Ozdrims

    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!! ✩₊˚ (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! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧

  • mathilde9mathilde9 Singapore
    Posts: 858Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2021

    @Cerberus13 said:
    OFW ako sa Ireland and never naman akong pumila sa OFW lane, para kasing mas mahaba at matagal ang questioning dun. So far, never naman nag comment ung IO sa tourist lane kung bakit ako hindi pumila sa OFW. Actually di rin ako hinihingan ng OEC...chinicheck lang nila ung residence card ko sa Ireland...

    Basta ang script ko kasi, "nakatira po ako sa Ireland"...not "nag wowork sa Ireland"

    If I may ask na din sir, di ko makita signature mo eh kasi naka mobile lang ako. Why Australia and not Ireland?

    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!! ✩₊˚ (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! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧

  • Cerberus13Cerberus13 Dublin Ireland
    Posts: 372Member
    Joined: Mar 23, 2020
    edited July 17

    @mathilde9 said:

    @Cerberus13 said:
    OFW ako sa Ireland and never naman akong pumila sa OFW lane, para kasing mas mahaba at matagal ang questioning dun. So far, never naman nag comment ung IO sa tourist lane kung bakit ako hindi pumila sa OFW. Actually di rin ako hinihingan ng OEC...chinicheck lang nila ung residence card ko sa Ireland...

    Basta ang script ko kasi, "nakatira po ako sa Ireland"...not "nag wowork sa Ireland"

    If I may ask na din sir, di ko makita signature mo eh kasi naka mobile lang ako. Why Australia and not Ireland?

    Incidental ung Ireland ko. Nauna ko mag apply for 190 sa AU before Ireland, then habang naghihintay na hindi rin sure sa success since covid nung time na un, nag apply rin akong work sa West. haha. Then employer from Ireland ung nag sponsor out of all my applications so pinatulan ko na un. Then nasa Ireland nako ng ma invite ng AU (after about 3 years ng pag lodge ko ng EOI), inisip kong ituloy na rin as a backup pero plan ko muna mag naturalise sa Ireland to get their passport (haha user lang), then try ko pa rin mag move sa AU since granted na rin 190 ko eh. Honestly parang may fear of missing out lang ako, iniisip ko kung need ko ba i give up ung isa, baka mag end up ako sa wala.... may application nga rin ako sa Express Entry ng Canada pero yun ni give up ko na un, di ko na ni renew. hahaha.

    Di naman halata na gustong gusto kong mag migrate no? haha

    casssiemathilde9_sebodemachocaptain1358

    ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural Draftsperson
    Location at the time of application: Offshore (Tokyo Japan) / DIY

    2020-Mar : Vetassess submission - Priority processing
    2020-Apr : Vetassess positive assessment - 5+ years employment
    2020-Jun 25 : First take PTE-A Tokyo - Superior
    2020-Jun : SkillSelect EOI lodge - 190/491 : 90/100 points

    2020 : Covid happened...

    2020-Aug : Job Offer - Ireland, Critical Skills Employment Permit path
    2020-Oct : Ireland Work permit granted
    2020-Oct : EOI auto updated due to age score dedcution - 190/491 : 85/95
    2020-Nov 18 : Ireland Employment Visa application
    2020-Nov 25 : Ireland work visa approved
    2020-Dec 26 : Moved to Dublin from Tokyo

    2022-Jun : EOI expired. New EOI lodged with no change in score
    2022-Aug : VIC opened for offshore. Lodged ROI for VIC
    2022-Sep : NSW opened for offshore. Created new EOI for NSW only
    2022-Sep : Removed 491 in my EOI. Only considering 190 for now
    2022-Nov 10 : Irish Stamp 4 status approved
    2022-Nov 29 : Received pre-ITA from NSW. Yay!
    2022-Nov 30 : Received nomination from NSW
    2023-Jan 13 : Visa 190 lodged
    2023-Feb 21 : Medicals
    2023-Feb 29 : Medicals cleared
    2023-Mar 15 : Japan PCC uploaded. Officially waiting for grant : )
    2023-Nov 23 : NSW 190 granted!

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