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Posts: 1,487Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 09, 2019
Ok lang yan our time will come
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: 825Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Ano bang naganap nung May and June 2023? Why ganon kalaki backlog?
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! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Posts: 1,011Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
Good information here... Certain realities of living in Oz.
Still, take it with a grain of salt. In the end, it's case to case basis.
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!
Joined: Dec 27, 2020
Kasama pala ako dito sa backlog na to. Haha. Naghintay ako nung sagad nung 60days for lodgement. Hindi ko alam if ganun din ba naisip ng iba kaya halos sabay sabay naglodge ng May at June. Pwede ring hinabol before magclose ang financial year.
Posts: 185Member
Joined: May 23, 2020
Dunno the local situation, but this does gives us a glimpse at least at the extremes since news agencies will always shows the extremes of the situation to make it “newsworthy”, and they didn’t hide it. They even said that the family who moved on the outskirts of Sydney that it was an extreme example.
The COL crisis interviewed two individuals who recently lost their job, but they didn’t give context as to how they were let go. Is unemployment in the rise? They didn’t mention it in the news docu. Because that’s how these two individuals became part of the “poor”.
The immigrant population part is quite enlightening, I know that nationalism and some semblance of it can survive and proliferate in other countries. Heck, bayanihan efforts is always instilled in Filipinos. Pero I think it would be best to integrate into the community and learn their new culture. Wala namang masama dun, you are choosing to leave your old country and live in this new one. The least you can do is honor their culture. This doesn’t mean na kakalimutan mo na pinanggalingan mo. But rather be mindful.
Not to point to a single instance or race, pero I think the best example of this disregard is the Indian community in Canada when they celebrated Diwali. I’m not in canada and just saw the videos online. This kind of behavior kinda ruins immigrant image in the new country since they are imposing their culture that is very stark in comparison sa pinuntahan nila.
I like the take of the consultant though, that the immigrants bring positive overall economic effect to the community than perceived. So I think since we are “guests”, at first, in their country maybe we should act as one, and I think Filipinos are good at this.
DIY Journey. ✈️🇦🇺🦘 soooon
Nominated Occupation > Agricultural Engineer
Points Breakdown
Age - 30 points | English - Superior 20 points| Qualifications (BS) - 15 points | Experience (8 yrs +) - 15 points | Single - 10 points = TOTAL POINTS > SC189 - 90 points; > SC190 - 95 points; SC491 - 105 points
2023
08.01.2023 - Started CDR Preparation
08.25.2023 - Completed CDR/ CPD/ SS
09.01.2023 - Start PTE Exam Preparation
09.23.2023 - PTE Exam Proper
09.23.2023 - PTE Result > L - 88 | R - 90 | S - 90 | W - 79 > Superior - 1 take only
09.27.2023 - EA Skills Assessment Initial Document Upload (found some inconsistencies with date, had to postpone submission)
09.28.2023 - EA Skills Assessment Submitted, RSEA + Fast Track
10.18.2023 - EA Skills Assessment in Progress update
11.08.2023 - EA Skills Assessment Outcome - POSITIVE with 6 yrs + RSEA
11.08.2023 - Immediately Submitted EOI for SC 189 with 85 points
11.09.2023 - Submitted EOI / ROI for SC190 with 90 points for NSW/ VIC/ SA
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 2024
01.09.2024 - Submitted EOI for SC 491 for NSW with 100 points
01.19.2024 - Edited All EOIs for SC 189/190/491 to reflect new position in work
01.24.2024 - Withdrawn EOI 190 / ROI for SA, Resubmitted EOI 491 / ROI for SA
07.25.2024 - Updated All EOIs for SC 189/190/491 to reflect promotion in work
09.30.2024 - Booked NAATI Exam for extra +5 points (scheduled at 11.13.2024)
10.08.2024 - INCREASE IN POINTS - 8 years working experience +5 points baby; EOI’s recalculated for SC189, SC190 - NSW/QLD, SC491 - VIC/ SA/ NSW/ QLD
11.07.2024 - Invited to Apply - SC 189 ; Cancelled NAATI Exam.
Received my invitation to apply exactly 365 days (leap year) after I submitted my EOI.
11.09.2024 - LODGED - Visa Application for SC 189 🇦🇺
11.09.2024 - Withdrawn all other EOIs (NSW/VIC/SA/QLD). EOI of SC189 is now LOCKED.
11.18.2024 - Immigration Medical Exam at St. Lukes Extension Clinic BGC
11.19.2024 - Attached Joint Affidavit of Two Disinterested Person for Birth Certificate Clerical Error re: Mother’s First Name
11.19.2024 - Health Clearance Provided - No further actions required
WAIT for the GOLDEN EMAIL 📧 BEGINS
Posts: 1,011Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
To immigrants like us, importante yan na malaman kung ano yung nangyayari sa bansa na gusto nating puntahan at tirahan.
This is to avoid romanticising the idea of living in a 1st world country or immigration at large. Hindi porke't maganda ang mga tanawin, ang mga tao e mahilig sa small talk, dollars ang pera, e perpekto na ang lahat. It just shows certain realities that it's not all rainbows and butterflies.
This also somehow on the flipside, should inspire us to strive better, and have informed decisions lalo't pagdating sa immigration at buhay sa ibang bansa. Open perspective.
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: 825Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Agreed! Fleeting din yung bliss ng big move period eh syempre bago sa mata, something new ang experience kaya ieenjoy mo talaga. Pero ang reality ng immigrant's life doesn't just end there. Panibagong future yan, as in long long term and you wouldn't know what's coming (winter?) until it unfolds. 🙂😅
To those waiting for grants, let's prepare as early as possible so that when we receive our grants, maenjoy natin ang journey.
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! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Posts: 825Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
I also watched that video in Canada. Haven't been there and walang idea paano ang policies nila sa ganyang festivities. But here in Singapore, we celebrate Diwali. May dedicated day, and they can decorate / celebrate. Locals and other races celebrate too sa offices. Syempre mas maganda celeb sa Little India area. I think depende pa rin sa bansa. Inclusive ang SG but they have policies and everyone MUST follow.
Siguro kulang lang talaga sa implementing rules ang Canada when they welcomed A LOT of immigrants. Hindi pa sila ready pero hala sige, pasok mga suki agad ganon. London has the same prob (been there medj magulo). And sana wag naman umabot sa ganon ang aus jusko.
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! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Posts: 116Member
Joined: Jul 27, 2023
Yan ang advantage ni SG. Mahigpit talaga sila especially on implementation of rules saka mabibigat fines nila. Keep in line talaga citizens and foreigners alike.
If only transparent ang PR application nila dito. Hahaha. 😏😏😏
ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural draftsperson
OFFSHORE
95 points
8 July 2023 - EOI
12 September 2023 - ROI (VIC)
25 September 2023 - Pre-invite (VIC)
25 September 2023 - Nomination Application
9 October 2023 - Nomination Approval, ITA
12 October 2023 - 190 Visa Lodgement
14 October 2023 - Medical exam
17 October 2023 - Medical cleared
VISA GRANT - (hopefully today!!!)
Posts: 825Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Di ba, matatakot ka sa fines palang eh kung wala kang pambayad, goodluck. Kaya no choice but sumunod. Not 100% smoothly implemented pero maayos.
Yung nga lang ang downside sa PR. Known na may quota per race pero walang idea ang tao as to ano ano ang criteria for judging haha. But haven't applied for PR. Mura daw ang fee pero ilang attempts naman kaya bago maapprove? You can't have it all daw talaga.
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! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Joined: Feb 23, 2020
Agree ako dito. 15 years ako sa SG and di pinalad ma PR. Dami kong kakilala ilang beses na din nag apply pero wala pa din. Dati wala pang bayad ang PR application, you can submit every year and result will come out within 6 months pero wala silang sasabihin bakit rejected. Walang reference kung ano ung pwede mong i-improve sa profile mo. Ngayon $100 per application. Pero ung mga friends kong may chinese name, ambilis ma approve. Something to do with race talaga. Kaya need maghanap ng forever home talaga.. Hello aussie! beke nemen.
Posts: 368Member
Joined: Mar 23, 2020
Mahalaga talaga ang integration ng immigrants. Sana isa puso ito ng mga immigrants but sadly, hindi lahat nag iintegrate e.
I had my first entry in Sydney, ang laking kinagualt ko sa city, it feels almost like an Asian country. I honestly don't know what to feel about it. I like diversity in countries like here in Europe (Ireland) pero sa Sydney parang di na diverse dahil 90% ng nakikita ko are Asian, ang konti lang ng Western race. lol. At least sa Sydney lang naman ata.
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!
Posts: 185Member
Joined: May 23, 2020
Tama po. Migration nga po is not the end, BM is not the end. It is a beginning. Back to zero talaga. Fresh slate.
So not only zero ka, but zero sa ibang bansa. Everything will be hard at the first years.. Having a mindset though that prioritizes reality over some the grass is greener on the other side can at least soften the blow. Andameng issues na kaakibat ng pag mamigrate:
1) Homesickness/ loneliness;
2) Racism;
3) Inability to integrate to the society or isolation;
4) Pride and ego being hurt.
So dapat talaga 100% ready ka to be anything. Even though we are aiming for skilled visa, it doesn’t mean that we get to pick up where we left before we leave our current country of residence. Most likely we will begin again to being a rank and file employee, or being underemployed, or worse being unemployed for a few months. You need to toughen your mental fortitude talaga and practice expecting a more grounded reality than the one you crafted in your head.
DIY Journey. ✈️🇦🇺🦘 soooon
Nominated Occupation > Agricultural Engineer
Points Breakdown
Age - 30 points | English - Superior 20 points| Qualifications (BS) - 15 points | Experience (8 yrs +) - 15 points | Single - 10 points = TOTAL POINTS > SC189 - 90 points; > SC190 - 95 points; SC491 - 105 points
2023
08.01.2023 - Started CDR Preparation
08.25.2023 - Completed CDR/ CPD/ SS
09.01.2023 - Start PTE Exam Preparation
09.23.2023 - PTE Exam Proper
09.23.2023 - PTE Result > L - 88 | R - 90 | S - 90 | W - 79 > Superior - 1 take only
09.27.2023 - EA Skills Assessment Initial Document Upload (found some inconsistencies with date, had to postpone submission)
09.28.2023 - EA Skills Assessment Submitted, RSEA + Fast Track
10.18.2023 - EA Skills Assessment in Progress update
11.08.2023 - EA Skills Assessment Outcome - POSITIVE with 6 yrs + RSEA
11.08.2023 - Immediately Submitted EOI for SC 189 with 85 points
11.09.2023 - Submitted EOI / ROI for SC190 with 90 points for NSW/ VIC/ SA
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 2024
01.09.2024 - Submitted EOI for SC 491 for NSW with 100 points
01.19.2024 - Edited All EOIs for SC 189/190/491 to reflect new position in work
01.24.2024 - Withdrawn EOI 190 / ROI for SA, Resubmitted EOI 491 / ROI for SA
07.25.2024 - Updated All EOIs for SC 189/190/491 to reflect promotion in work
09.30.2024 - Booked NAATI Exam for extra +5 points (scheduled at 11.13.2024)
10.08.2024 - INCREASE IN POINTS - 8 years working experience +5 points baby; EOI’s recalculated for SC189, SC190 - NSW/QLD, SC491 - VIC/ SA/ NSW/ QLD
11.07.2024 - Invited to Apply - SC 189 ; Cancelled NAATI Exam.
Received my invitation to apply exactly 365 days (leap year) after I submitted my EOI.
11.09.2024 - LODGED - Visa Application for SC 189 🇦🇺
11.09.2024 - Withdrawn all other EOIs (NSW/VIC/SA/QLD). EOI of SC189 is now LOCKED.
11.18.2024 - Immigration Medical Exam at St. Lukes Extension Clinic BGC
11.19.2024 - Attached Joint Affidavit of Two Disinterested Person for Birth Certificate Clerical Error re: Mother’s First Name
11.19.2024 - Health Clearance Provided - No further actions required
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Posts: 1,011Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
Expected naman ito kasi Australia is a migrant nation. Even the "westerners" or commonly known as "whites" are technically immigrants. Anyway, wala naman kaso as long as tanggalin ang pagkakaron ng racial bias towards others. At the end of the day, pare-parehas lang tayong gusto ng maayos na buhay, anumang lahi. All boils down to respect.
Pero meron at meron rin talagang susundo ng pikon mo hahahahaha! Oh well. Again, this is subjective. So, better choose kindness and peace. Less stress. Kumbaga know and choose your battles na lang. Andun na ko sa point ng buhay ko na, bahala kayo dyan. I'm aware of what's happening around me, but I choose to preserve my own peace. Life is too short e
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: 1,011Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
Nag-apply kami one time. Halos kasabay ng pagaayos namin ng EOI for Oz. Ayown, rejected. Wala nga reason why. Oh well.
Buti naalala ko, tinago ko pa yung rejection letter, at ipapa frame ko nga pala yun. To remind how bitter we were with SG hahahahahah!
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: 825Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Haha! To SG, "ako nga pala yung sinaing mo" ganoooin.
Just keeping the mood lighter. Kasi naman sa tagal ng processing time, and dami na medium to long-term plans pwede masimulan. Nakaka halt ng buhay eh. May mga gustong magka anak, jumowa/magpakasal, magchange career pero cannot dahil nag aabang ng grants.
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.
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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)
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01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
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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)
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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: 116Member
Joined: Jul 27, 2023
Yes this is true. Covid + longer visa grants is almost 3 years of delayed life decisions. Dami nasayang oras. Hopefully worth it ang Au journey
ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural draftsperson
OFFSHORE
95 points
8 July 2023 - EOI
12 September 2023 - ROI (VIC)
25 September 2023 - Pre-invite (VIC)
25 September 2023 - Nomination Application
9 October 2023 - Nomination Approval, ITA
12 October 2023 - 190 Visa Lodgement
14 October 2023 - Medical exam
17 October 2023 - Medical cleared
VISA GRANT - (hopefully today!!!)