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Joined: Nov 08, 2024
i see.. sa VIC po kasi ako, nagsearch ako may equivalent na Service victoria na application.. issearch ko nalang further.. thanks sa info!
regarding sa transfer po, normally ang nagsshoulder ba is yung buyer? or depende sa agreement niyo ni seller?
Joined: May 22, 2023
Hello po. Still backreading posts in this BM thread pero ask ko lang po sana.
1. Pwede na po ba umattend/kumuha ng CFO/PDOS as early as now? Or need lang siya if may alis date na?
2. May expiry ba siya?
Planning to start sana as early since nabasa ko na limited slots lang siya hehe. Thanks po ✨🙏🏻
Joined: Aug 08, 2023
Yes po, pede na. In my case, my flight was March 2025, but I took the PDOS on Dec 2024. Wala po ito expiry.
ANZSCO 233214 Structural Engineer (Offshore)
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Points Breakdown:
Age: 30 | English: 20| Education: 15 | Employment: 10 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5
Total Points: SC189: 90 pts | SC190: 95 pts | SC491: 105 pts
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2023
Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations
13-Sep-2023 - The Beginning, start of PTE review
24-Oct-2023 - PTE Exam (1st Take)
30-Oct-2023 - PTE Result: Proficient
24-Nov-2023 - EA CDR Fast Track Submitted (Civil Engr)
05-Dec-2023 - EA CDR Assessment in Progress (Civil Engr)
10-Dec-2023 - EA POSITIVE Skills Assessment (Civil Engr)
14-Dec-2023 - PTE 2nd Exam & Result: SUPERIOR
15-Dec-2023 - EOIs Submitted 189: 85 | 190: 90 | 491: 100 (Civil Engr)
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2024
10-Apr-2024 - NAATI Exam
29-Apr-2024 - NAATI Result: PASSED
29-Apr-2024 - EOIs Updated 189: 90 | 190: 95 | 491: 105 (Civil Engr)
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Anxiety hits, decided to take Skill Assessment for Structural Engineer
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30-Jun-2024 - EA CDR+RSEA Fast Track Submitted (Structural Engr)
12-Jul-2024 - EA Assessor's Feedback (Structural Engr)
31-Jul-2024 - EA Submitted updated Reference Letter (Structural Engr)
01-Aug-2024 - EA POSITIVE Skills Assessment (Structural Engr)
02-Aug-2024 - EOIs Submitted 189: 90 | 190: 95 | 491: 105 (Structural Engr)
05-Sep-2024 - Received Invitation to Apply for Visa 189 (Structural Engr)
21-Sep-2024 - Visa Lodgement / All other EOIs are withdrawn
24-Sep-2024 - Medicals done
26-Sep-2024 - Medicals cleared
04-Nov-2024 - SC 189 VISA GRANTED (no S56, direct grant) 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Received to Finalised: 44 days
Total Duration: 418 days
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MOVE PREPARATION
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16-Nov-2024 - Flight booked
16-Dec-2024 - PDOS completed & CFO certificate
2025
27-Feb-2025 - Job hunt begins
17-Mar-2025 - First entry 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
02-May-2025 - Job offer 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Joined: Nov 04, 2022
Usually sagot ng buyer
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
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Apr 15, 2025
Question po about rent. Meron paba iba need bayaran in advance aside sa rental bond (parang security deposit)?
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313) – Offshore
Applicants: Family of 3 (Primary applicant + spouse under the same occupation + newborn)
Points Claimed: 85
Timeline:
10 2022: Submitted EOIs
12 2023: Received invitation for Subclass 190 (Victoria)
02 2024: Lodged complete application, including newborn’s documents
04 2025: Additional documents requested (S56)
04 2025: Visa granted for all three of us! 🎉
We’re overjoyed! this is truly one of the best days of our lives! ❤️
Joined: Nov 04, 2022
Sa NSW, may 2 weeks advance rent din aside sa Bond
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
Joined: May 22, 2023
Thanks po ✨
Posts: 80Member
Joined: Jul 26, 2018
Wow thank you so much po! @whimpee
Joined: May 22, 2023
Hello po sa mga nagBM na sa Victoria (Melbourne), ginawa nyo po ba ito?

If yes po, pano nyo po sila ininform? Hehe
Also, once granted do I need to do anything with my Immiaccount? Thank you po ✨🙏🏻
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Apr 15, 2025
Nag-try ako mag general inquiry sa website ng Victoria. Pero meron din ako nakita dito sa link na ito: https://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au/contact-us/forms/visa/biip-arrived
I am not sure if ito na un way to inform them. Waiting for others na magcomment too!
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313) – Offshore
Applicants: Family of 3 (Primary applicant + spouse under the same occupation + newborn)
Points Claimed: 85
Timeline:
10 2022: Submitted EOIs
12 2023: Received invitation for Subclass 190 (Victoria)
02 2024: Lodged complete application, including newborn’s documents
04 2025: Additional documents requested (S56)
04 2025: Visa granted for all three of us! 🎉
We’re overjoyed! this is truly one of the best days of our lives! ❤️
Joined: May 22, 2023
Yown. Sige po wait nalang din po if may others na may info. Thanks po ✨
Posts: 283Member
Joined: Jan 11, 2018
Hi, pwede ka din mag ask sa mga filo community.
Meron mga nag didispose ng items and binibigay nila for free.
Minsan meron din sa mga local community group na nag ooffer ng free gamit.
God is good all the time!
Age: 25 | English : 20 | Work Experience : 15 | Qualifications: 15 | CCL: 5 | Partner: 5
Production or Plant Engineer (233513)
22/03/2019 - Positive Skill Assessment Outcome
31/12/2019 - PTE Superior
15/07/2020 - NAATI CCL Passed
12/09/2020 - Partner English Passed
25/11/2021 - Pre-Invite - SA
20/12/2021 - ITA Received
16/02/2022 - Visa Lodged
05/09/2022 - CO Contact - Form 815
03/11/2022 - CO Contact - New Medical Exam request/Form 815
12/12/2022 - Visa Grant - THANK YOU, LORD!
Posts: 57Member
Joined: May 24, 2023
Hello, for those couple po na andito sa Australia and PR na po, would like to ask what is the range or estimated amount ang binabayaran nyo sa private health insurance (hospital and extras cover)? Gusto ko lang po macompare dun sa kukunin namin.
Your answers will be greatly appreciated!
233311 ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (ONSHORE)
| Age: 30| English: 10 | Offshore Experience: 10| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10 |Onshore Experience: 05 |State :05
2023
May 11: Took PTE (L:77, R:87, S:79, W:79)
May 24: TSS 482 Visa Lodged
May 30: Medical Examinations at St. Lukes
June 6: TSS 482 Visa Granted
June 29: Big MOVE
Sept 21: Submitted MSA CDR+RSEA
Oct 20: EA Requested Additional Docs
Oct 26: Submitted Additional Docs
Nov 3: MSA CDR +RSEA Result - Positive
Nov 6: Submitted EOI 189
Nov 8: Submitted EOI 190(SA)
2024
Aug 16: ROI (Under Skilled Employment in SA)
Sept 16: Pre-Invite for 190 SA
Sept 23: Submit Document for Final Invite
Sep 30: ITA
Oct 13: Lodge SC 190
Oct 19: Apply Medicare
Oct 23: Medicare Approved
2025
Jan 11: Medical Examinations @ BUPA Adelaide
Jan 13: Health Clearance Provided
Husband
233211 CIVIL ENGINEER (ONSHORE)
| Age: 30| English: 20 | Offshore Experience: 10| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10 |Onshore Experience: 05 |State :05
2023
May 23: Took PTE (L:81, R:83, S:90, W:74)
Sept 8 : Submitted CDR via Free Fast track
Sept 13: Received Positive Outcome
Sept 16: Submitted MSA CDR+RSEA
Oct 11: EA Requested Additional Docs
Oct 16: Submitted Additional Docs
Oct 29: MSA CDR +RSEA Result - Positive
Nov 6: Submitted EOI 189
Nov 8: Submitted EOI 190(SA)
2024
April 29: Retook PTE (L:85, R:90, S:84, W:87)
Aug 28: ROI (Under Skilled Employment in SA)
Oct 11: Pre-Invite for 190SA
Oct 19: Apply Medicare
Oct 23: Medicare Approved
Nov 7: Invite for 189
Dec 20: Lodged 189
2025
Jan 11: Medical Examinations @ BUPA Adelaide
Jan 13: Health Clearance Provided
Posts: 279Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2020
I have heard from friends na couples na they are paying less than $200. May ilan na more than $200. Naka-depende rin talaga sa extras na kukunin ninyo.
Sa amin, we're a family of 3, we're paying $280 per month with BUPA (including extras).
Posts: 57Member
Joined: May 24, 2023
This is great help po. Thank you answering!
233311 ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (ONSHORE)
| Age: 30| English: 10 | Offshore Experience: 10| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10 |Onshore Experience: 05 |State :05
2023
May 11: Took PTE (L:77, R:87, S:79, W:79)
May 24: TSS 482 Visa Lodged
May 30: Medical Examinations at St. Lukes
June 6: TSS 482 Visa Granted
June 29: Big MOVE
Sept 21: Submitted MSA CDR+RSEA
Oct 20: EA Requested Additional Docs
Oct 26: Submitted Additional Docs
Nov 3: MSA CDR +RSEA Result - Positive
Nov 6: Submitted EOI 189
Nov 8: Submitted EOI 190(SA)
2024
Aug 16: ROI (Under Skilled Employment in SA)
Sept 16: Pre-Invite for 190 SA
Sept 23: Submit Document for Final Invite
Sep 30: ITA
Oct 13: Lodge SC 190
Oct 19: Apply Medicare
Oct 23: Medicare Approved
2025
Jan 11: Medical Examinations @ BUPA Adelaide
Jan 13: Health Clearance Provided
Husband
233211 CIVIL ENGINEER (ONSHORE)
| Age: 30| English: 20 | Offshore Experience: 10| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10 |Onshore Experience: 05 |State :05
2023
May 23: Took PTE (L:81, R:83, S:90, W:74)
Sept 8 : Submitted CDR via Free Fast track
Sept 13: Received Positive Outcome
Sept 16: Submitted MSA CDR+RSEA
Oct 11: EA Requested Additional Docs
Oct 16: Submitted Additional Docs
Oct 29: MSA CDR +RSEA Result - Positive
Nov 6: Submitted EOI 189
Nov 8: Submitted EOI 190(SA)
2024
April 29: Retook PTE (L:85, R:90, S:84, W:87)
Aug 28: ROI (Under Skilled Employment in SA)
Oct 11: Pre-Invite for 190SA
Oct 19: Apply Medicare
Oct 23: Medicare Approved
Nov 7: Invite for 189
Dec 20: Lodged 189
2025
Jan 11: Medical Examinations @ BUPA Adelaide
Jan 13: Health Clearance Provided
Joined: May 22, 2023
Hello po. Ask lang po sa CFO PDOS:

1. Ano po yung “Relation to Petitioner/Sponsor”? Yung Filipino Fiance/ES/Permanent Resident Card Holder na option po ba for both me and partner or magkaiba pa po kami ng iseselect?
2. Expiry po ba is yung “Must not Arrive after” na date sa immi grant notif?
3. Ano po pwede ilagay sa address, number and contact person in australia if wala pa?
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Apr 15, 2025
Question din po, ano po ba aside sa BUPA un nag-offer ng private insurance po? Usually po ba meron sila package na for family of X, ito un amount per month? Usually ba meron kau kausap na agent from BUPA or that private insurance para malaman package?
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313) – Offshore
Applicants: Family of 3 (Primary applicant + spouse under the same occupation + newborn)
Points Claimed: 85
Timeline:
10 2022: Submitted EOIs
12 2023: Received invitation for Subclass 190 (Victoria)
02 2024: Lodged complete application, including newborn’s documents
04 2025: Additional documents requested (S56)
04 2025: Visa granted for all three of us! 🎉
We’re overjoyed! this is truly one of the best days of our lives! ❤️
Joined: May 19, 2025
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Posts: 279Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2020
Yup marami naman choices for private health insurance, isa lang ang BUPA sa main providers dito. You can easily access online mga other choices for health insurances.
Mga mga packages na available (hospital cover + extras cover, or pwedeng hospital cover lang), mamimili kana lang kung alin ang preferred mo or kung may ie-exclude ka or idadagdag. May mga agents na ready to help in case mag-inquire ka sa kanila.
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Bali po sa online website nila mag inquire then their agent po will reach out samin?
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313) – Offshore
Applicants: Family of 3 (Primary applicant + spouse under the same occupation + newborn)
Points Claimed: 85
Timeline:
10 2022: Submitted EOIs
12 2023: Received invitation for Subclass 190 (Victoria)
02 2024: Lodged complete application, including newborn’s documents
04 2025: Additional documents requested (S56)
04 2025: Visa granted for all three of us! 🎉
We’re overjoyed! this is truly one of the best days of our lives! ❤️
Posts: 279Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2020
Yup, or better kayo na kumontak sa kanila to inquire. I recommend getting at least an Ambulance Cover if hindi kayo agad makapili ng package na gusto niyo.
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