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Seeking Advice on Migration Pathway for My Partner (Early Childhood Educator) and Myself (Soft Eng.)

Hi everyone,

I recently joined this forum and would love to hear insights from experienced members regarding the best pathway for my partner and me to migrate to Australia.

Our Background:
Partner (Early Childhood Educator)

  • Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Philippine Normal University
  • PRC Licensed Teacher
  • Completed a teaching practicum in an online setting with 7-9-year-olds (Grade 3)
  • Concern: ACECQA requires 10 days of practicum with 0-35-month-olds, 25 days with 3-5-year-olds, and at least 5 days with 5-year-olds and above.
  • 2 years of teaching experience:
  • 1 year teaching 2-5-year-olds (Pre-Nursery - Kindergarten)
  • 1 year teaching 6-8-year-olds (Grade 1-2)
  • 3 years as a private tutor (Started tutoring a child at age 2, now 5โ€”not sure if this counts.)
  • Confident in achieving at least a proficient to superior score in IELTS. (I'm biased ๐Ÿ˜‚)

Myself (Software Engineer)

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Polytechnic University of the Philippines
  • 2 years of work experience as a Software Engineer (Web Development)
  • Also confident in achieving at least a proficient to superior score in IELTS.

We believe the most cost-effective and strategic way to move is for my partner to secure a visa sponsorship (Subclass 482) as an Early Childhood Educator. This would help fund our eventual transition to a permanent residency visa (Subclass 189) if possible, considering its relatively fast processing time (45 days to 3 months) as I want to be with her right away.

So, we're thinking of taking these steps:

  • Take IELTS
  • Undergo ACECQA Qualification Assessment (Concern: Weโ€™re unsure if ACECQA will strictly require the 10-day practicum with 0-35-month-olds. Would voluntary work with a certificate be accepted? Or will my 2 year professional experience as a teacher be considered? For the remaining 35 days, her work experience and practicum should cover it.)
  • Find an employer willing to sponsor a Subclass 482 visa (ideally with relocation allowance, we've seen some job postings that have this)
  • ... (Unsure what comes next)

After 4th bullet, 'di ko na alam. We're just stuck on dwelling kung strict ba si ACECQA kasi ang mahal pa rin nung fee na 4,000 for qualification assessment and by looking at the 0-35 months old 10 day requirement, I don't know if that can be appealed.

For myself, the plan is:

  • Take IELTS
  • Get an ACS skills assessment
  • Submit EOI (Expression of Interest) for Subclass 189
  • Apply for Visa

Additional Information:

  • We are not married and not living together due to our familiesโ€™ conservative backgrounds.
  • We donโ€™t have shared bills except for gadgets we purchased together. We both contribute financially to our respective families.

Weโ€™d really appreciate any advice, particularly regarding:

ACECQAโ€™s qualification assessment โ€“ How strict are they about the 10-day practicum for 0-35-month-olds? Can voluntary work count?
Our overall plan โ€“ Are we on the right track, or is there a better approach?
Thanks in advance to anyone who comes across this post and shares their insights! ๐Ÿ˜Š

Ozdrims

Comments

  • OzdrimsOzdrims SYDNEY
    Posts: 1,696Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 09, 2019
    edited March 1

    @pengalreadyexists said:
    Hi everyone,

    I recently joined this forum and would love to hear insights from experienced members regarding the best pathway for my partner and me to migrate to Australia.

    Our Background:
    Partner (Early Childhood Educator)

    • Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Philippine Normal University
    • PRC Licensed Teacher
    • Completed a teaching practicum in an online setting with 7-9-year-olds (Grade 3)
    • Concern: ACECQA requires 10 days of practicum with 0-35-month-olds, 25 days with 3-5-year-olds, and at least 5 days with 5-year-olds and above.
    • 2 years of teaching experience:
    • 1 year teaching 2-5-year-olds (Pre-Nursery - Kindergarten)
    • 1 year teaching 6-8-year-olds (Grade 1-2)
    • 3 years as a private tutor (Started tutoring a child at age 2, now 5โ€”not sure if this counts.)
    • Confident in achieving at least a proficient to superior score in IELTS. (I'm biased ๐Ÿ˜‚)

    Myself (Software Engineer)

    • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Polytechnic University of the Philippines
    • 2 years of work experience as a Software Engineer (Web Development)
    • Also confident in achieving at least a proficient to superior score in IELTS.

    We believe the most cost-effective and strategic way to move is for my partner to secure a visa sponsorship (Subclass 482) as an Early Childhood Educator. This would help fund our eventual transition to a permanent residency visa (Subclass 189) if possible, considering its relatively fast processing time (45 days to 3 months) as I want to be with her right away.

    So, we're thinking of taking these steps:

    • Take IELTS
    • Undergo ACECQA Qualification Assessment (Concern: Weโ€™re unsure if ACECQA will strictly require the 10-day practicum with 0-35-month-olds. Would voluntary work with a certificate be accepted? Or will my 2 year professional experience as a teacher be considered? For the remaining 35 days, her work experience and practicum should cover it.)
    • Find an employer willing to sponsor a Subclass 482 visa (ideally with relocation allowance, we've seen some job postings that have this)
    • ... (Unsure what comes next)

    After 4th bullet, 'di ko na alam. We're just stuck on dwelling kung strict ba si ACECQA kasi ang mahal pa rin nung fee na 4,000 for qualification assessment and by looking at the 0-35 months old 10 day requirement, I don't know if that can be appealed.

    For myself, the plan is:

    • Take IELTS
    • Get an ACS skills assessment
    • Submit EOI (Expression of Interest) for Subclass 189
    • Apply for Visa

    Additional Information:

    • We are not married and not living together due to our familiesโ€™ conservative backgrounds.
    • We donโ€™t have shared bills except for gadgets we purchased together. We both contribute financially to our respective families.

    Weโ€™d really appreciate any advice, particularly regarding:

    ACECQAโ€™s qualification assessment โ€“ How strict are they about the 10-day practicum for 0-35-month-olds? Can voluntary work count?
    Our overall plan โ€“ Are we on the right track, or is there a better approach?
    Thanks in advance to anyone who comes across this post and shares their insights! ๐Ÿ˜Š

    HI!

    Early Childhood Teacher - This is a priority occupation
    Software Developer - Non-priority

    Get the assessments done - once Skills Assessments are eligible for both or even with the ECT nga lang pwede na ,mabilis lang kasi pag ganito occupation, but to increase yung chances get the ACS skills assessment too.

    Apply both EOIs with each making one a primary and secondary applicant and vice versa , sa visa application as long as one is priority they will treat the application as priority processing.

    English test hindi gaano advisable si IELTS for me to get a superior score (although need pla to for teachers na use IELTS for Skills Assessment) , try PTE other than skills assessment if goal is ma maximise points nila .

    Skills Assessment for ECT - may teachers in Australia thread dito , search mo lang to learn more about it.
    Share ko dito may link sa thread na ECT in Australia
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/367493#Comment_367493

    Suitable Visa - 189 /190- time lines - mabilis din naman ang 190 but you need to comply specific states requirements , if ECT mabilis lang to but also need to know the minimum points na naiinvite which is also competitive . Can see more about minimum scores na nainvite sila sa website na to :

    https://smartvisaguide.com/occupations/241111?view=rounds

    ECT for 189 recent and previous rounds

    heto namn for Software Engineer (not sure if that fits or the same sa Developer ,but you can infer na mataas minimum points score for ICT occupations across the board)

    Regarding marital status - being married /single /de-facto has its pros and cons , if your not living together that will be difficult to prove your relationship as the latter, being single will get individual visas -then get the partner visa route which will take you time away fr each other (when applying PR visas like 189/190/491-you need to remain single until a decision is made sa visa )

    sa 482 naman if meron employer go with it na may mag offer go with this first and gawing dependent si partner -formalise your partnership para makasama mo na or get married after the visa ,then sponsoran mo sya.

    Over-all plan - you just have to start taking action

    CinnZinn

    ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) โ€“ NSW | Civil Engineer (ANZSCO 233211)
    Total Points: 90

    Age: 25

    English: 20 (Superior, PTE)

    Experience: 15

    Education: 15

    Partner Points: 05 (Competent English)

    NAATI CCL: 05

    State Nomination (NSW): 05

    ๐Ÿ—‚ Timeline
    ๐Ÿ—“ 17 April 2023 โ€“ Took PTE Exam (Achieved Superior English)
    ๐Ÿ—“ 29 May 2023 โ€“ Spouse took PTE (Achieved Competent English)

    ๐Ÿ—“ 15 May 2023 โ€“ Submitted work documents, work pass, and draft CDR to agent
    ๐Ÿ—“ 29 May 2023 โ€“ Agent lodged EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
    ๐Ÿ—“ 8 July 2023 โ€“ MSA + RSEA Outcome: Suitable for Migration โœ…

    ๐Ÿ—“ 26 July 2023 โ€“ Sat for NAATI CCL Exam
    ๐Ÿ—“ 13 August 2023 โ€“ Received NAATI CCL Result: Pass โœ…
    ๐Ÿ—“ 15 August 2023 โ€“ EOI updated to reflect +5 CCL points

    ๐Ÿ—“ 13 September 2023 โ€“ EOI lodged for Subclass 190 (NSW)
    ๐Ÿ—“ 02 November 2023 โ€“ NSW Pre-Invitation Received
    ๐Ÿ—“ 06 November 2023 โ€“ Nomination application submitted to NSW
    ๐Ÿ—“ 09 November 2023 โ€“ NSW Nomination Approved & ITA Received ๐ŸŽ‰

    ๐Ÿ—“ 29 November 2023 โ€“ Visa Lodged and medicals booked
    ๐Ÿ—“ 11 December 2023 โ€“ Medical examinations completed

    ๐Ÿ“„ Clearances & Document Updates
    ๐Ÿ—“ 11 October 2024 โ€“ Began renewing PCC / COC / NBI for SG and PH (self + spouse)
    ๐Ÿ—“ 14 November 2024 โ€“ Agent uploaded COC (SG), spouse's NBI to IMMI
    ๐Ÿ—“ 04 December 2024 โ€“ Uploaded own NBI certificate to IMMI

    ๐Ÿ”Ž S56 Request & Response
    ๐Ÿ—“ 20 March 2025 โ€“ S56 Request Received from IMMI

    Requested:
    โ€ข Employment contracts
    โ€ข Payslips
    โ€ข Bank statements
    โ€ข Superannuation
    โ€ข Reference letters
    โ€ข Tax documents (NOA, IRAS)
    โ€ข Group certificates / payment summaries

    ๐Ÿ—“ 27 March 2025 โ€“ Submitted S56 response with supporting documents
    ๐Ÿ—“ 23 April 2025 (07:01 AM) โ€“ ๐Ÿ’ฅ VISA GRANTED!

    โ€œThank You, Lord! After 16 months and 24 days โ€” finally granted!โ€

    โœˆ๏ธ ๐Ÿ“ฆ Manifesting: THE BIG MOVE โ€“ SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ
    Coming Soonโ€ฆ

  • pengalreadyexistspengalreadyexists Posts: 3Member
    Joined: Feb 28, 2025

    Hi @Ozdrims, thank you for taking the time to reply on my thread. Just in response, I will reply to every aspect of your reply as well.

    @Ozdrims said:
    Get the assessments done - once Skills Assessments are eligible for both or even with the ECT nga lang pwede na ,mabilis lang kasi pag ganito occupation, but to increase yung chances get the ACS skills assessment too.

    Will definitely do this! Right now the budget is only strictly for her to migrate first so for teacher's assessment muna. I have read the latter part of your reply and will consult the teachers' thread kung ano yung kukunin na assessment. I have read some na AISTL yung need for 189 and ACECQA naman kung 482, but will confirm! (Or of someone wants to confirm here sa thread would be nice hehe)

    @Ozdrims said:
    Apply both EOIs with each making one a primary and secondary applicant and vice versa , sa visa application as long as one is priority they will treat the application as priority processing.

    Having said that it's only going to be her to apply first going to Australia, will EOI be her having as primary and myself as secondary kahit na de-facto relationship kami? (again, not live-in. If this is the case, will this still be credited sa EOI?)

    @Ozdrims said:
    English test hindi gaano advisable si IELTS for me to get a superior score (although need pla to for teachers na use IELTS for Skills Assessment) , try PTE other than skills assessment if goal is ma maximise points nila .

    Thanks for this! I believe IELTS nga talaga for teachers and PTE for myself as a Software Engineer professional. :smile:

    Suitable Visa - 189 /190- time lines - mabilis din naman ang 190 but you need to comply specific states requirements , if ECT mabilis lang to but also need to know the minimum points na naiinvite which is also competitive . Can see more about minimum scores na nainvite sila sa website na to:

    I really have questions regarding 190. How does one be eligible for this or apply? Ang alam ko lang talaga is 189 pero is it similar to 189 pero you are being sponsored to go there? And what does being sponsored mean, sila (sponsor) yung magbabayad nung 4770 AUD?

    @Ozdrims said:
    Regarding marital status - being married /single /de-facto has its pros and cons , if your not living together that will be difficult to prove your relationship as the latter, being single will get individual visas -then get the partner visa route which will take you time away fr each other (when applying PR visas like 189/190/491-you need to remain single until a decision is made sa visa )

    sa 482 naman if meron employer go with it na may mag offer go with this first and gawing dependent si partner -formalise your partnership para makasama mo na or get married after the visa ,then sponsoran mo sya.
    Over-all plan - you just have to start taking action

    For the marital status, sa 189/190, are there cases na pwede ang de-facto relationship makapunta kagad kahit na yung isa lang yung nagaapply for visa?

    Pero again, just to summarize, the plan we're taking is for her to apply for it. Priority is 482 if may magsposponsor, if eligible ako as dependent, then I'd go with her. If wala natanggap sa kanya for 482, ipon talaga for 189/190, and again if eligible ako, pwede ba ako as dependent? Pero if all points na di ako pwede as dependent, I'll apply as an individual. Most likely 189 din pero hindi lang kasi talaga kaya kami sabay as of the moment.

    Thank you po uli for your response and all the links that you attached. This is very much appreciated. :smile:

  • RheaMARN1171933RheaMARN1171933 Posts: 2,793Member, Administrator, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 10, 2016

    @Ozdrims said:

    @pengalreadyexists said:
    Hi everyone,

    I recently joined this forum and would love to hear insights from experienced members regarding the best pathway for my partner and me to migrate to Australia.

    Our Background:
    Partner (Early Childhood Educator)

    • Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Philippine Normal University
    • PRC Licensed Teacher
    • Completed a teaching practicum in an online setting with 7-9-year-olds (Grade 3)
    • Concern: ACECQA requires 10 days of practicum with 0-35-month-olds, 25 days with 3-5-year-olds, and at least 5 days with 5-year-olds and above.
    • 2 years of teaching experience:
    • 1 year teaching 2-5-year-olds (Pre-Nursery - Kindergarten)
    • 1 year teaching 6-8-year-olds (Grade 1-2)
    • 3 years as a private tutor (Started tutoring a child at age 2, now 5โ€”not sure if this counts.)
    • Confident in achieving at least a proficient to superior score in IELTS. (I'm biased ๐Ÿ˜‚)

    Myself (Software Engineer)

    • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Polytechnic University of the Philippines
    • 2 years of work experience as a Software Engineer (Web Development)
    • Also confident in achieving at least a proficient to superior score in IELTS.

    We believe the most cost-effective and strategic way to move is for my partner to secure a visa sponsorship (Subclass 482) as an Early Childhood Educator. This would help fund our eventual transition to a permanent residency visa (Subclass 189) if possible, considering its relatively fast processing time (45 days to 3 months) as I want to be with her right away.

    So, we're thinking of taking these steps:

    • Take IELTS
    • Undergo ACECQA Qualification Assessment (Concern: Weโ€™re unsure if ACECQA will strictly require the 10-day practicum with 0-35-month-olds. Would voluntary work with a certificate be accepted? Or will my 2 year professional experience as a teacher be considered? For the remaining 35 days, her work experience and practicum should cover it.)
    • Find an employer willing to sponsor a Subclass 482 visa (ideally with relocation allowance, we've seen some job postings that have this)
    • ... (Unsure what comes next)

    After 4th bullet, 'di ko na alam. We're just stuck on dwelling kung strict ba si ACECQA kasi ang mahal pa rin nung fee na 4,000 for qualification assessment and by looking at the 0-35 months old 10 day requirement, I don't know if that can be appealed.

    For myself, the plan is:

    • Take IELTS
    • Get an ACS skills assessment
    • Submit EOI (Expression of Interest) for Subclass 189
    • Apply for Visa

    Additional Information:

    • We are not married and not living together due to our familiesโ€™ conservative backgrounds.
    • We donโ€™t have shared bills except for gadgets we purchased together. We both contribute financially to our respective families.

    Weโ€™d really appreciate any advice, particularly regarding:

    ACECQAโ€™s qualification assessment โ€“ How strict are they about the 10-day practicum for 0-35-month-olds? Can voluntary work count?
    Our overall plan โ€“ Are we on the right track, or is there a better approach?
    Thanks in advance to anyone who comes across this post and shares their insights! ๐Ÿ˜Š

    HI!

    Early Childhood Teacher - This is a priority occupation
    Software Developer - Non-priority

    Get the assessments done - once Skills Assessments are eligible for both or even with the ECT nga lang pwede na ,mabilis lang kasi pag ganito occupation, but to increase yung chances get the ACS skills assessment too.

    Apply both EOIs with each making one a primary and secondary applicant and vice versa , sa visa application as long as one is priority they will treat the application as priority processing.

    English test hindi gaano advisable si IELTS for me to get a superior score (although need pla to for teachers na use IELTS for Skills Assessment) , try PTE other than skills assessment if goal is ma maximise points nila .

    Skills Assessment for ECT - may teachers in Australia thread dito , search mo lang to learn more about it.
    Share ko dito may link sa thread na ECT in Australia
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/367493#Comment_367493

    Suitable Visa - 189 /190- time lines - mabilis din naman ang 190 but you need to comply specific states requirements , if ECT mabilis lang to but also need to know the minimum points na naiinvite which is also competitive . Can see more about minimum scores na nainvite sila sa website na to :

    https://smartvisaguide.com/occupations/241111?view=rounds

    ECT for 189 recent and previous rounds

    heto namn for Software Engineer (not sure if that fits or the same sa Developer ,but you can infer na mataas minimum points score for ICT occupations across the board)

    Regarding marital status - being married /single /de-facto has its pros and cons , if your not living together that will be difficult to prove your relationship as the latter, being single will get individual visas -then get the partner visa route which will take you time away fr each other (when applying PR visas like 189/190/491-you need to remain single until a decision is made sa visa )

    sa 482 naman if meron employer go with it na may mag offer go with this first and gawing dependent si partner -formalise your partnership para makasama mo na or get married after the visa ,then sponsoran mo sya.

    Over-all plan - you just have to start taking action

    Just a few clarifications my endโ€ฆ.

    • Occupations in the construction, medical, education, ICT and engineering sectors remain to be in demand. As long as the occupation is within these sectors then thatโ€™s still promising.

    • re English test, I wouldnโ€™t really recommend one over the other as this is more individual preference. I always tell clients to look into how the test is delivered and choose which one theyโ€™re comfortable with. If one prefers classroom set up then go for IELTS. If computer based go for PTE. Iโ€™ve had clients who scored better on IELTS or tge other way around

    190 and 491 regional stream are not subject to priority points. Hence, having high points is not the be all and end all. Hindi pataasan ng points because states also considers other criteria they set in the invite selection process. Very different to 189 selection process. Also, a bit tricky to define what is mabilis. In my over 10 years of experience in this industry I am very careful in describing timeline because each case will take its natural course.

    Re marital status, one will need to prove that they meet the 4 pillars of co- dependence - financial, emotionally, domestic and social. Relationship has to be genuine and continuing. If these are not meant then it wonโ€™t yield a positive outcome.

    Ozdrims
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