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  • tootzkietootzkie Sydney
    Posts: 200Member
    Joined: Jan 15, 2011
    @unanimous21 congratulations! simula na ang kaba at sleepless nights mo, pero after nyan VISA GRANT NA !
  • unanimous21unanimous21 Brisbane
    Posts: 172Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2011
    @tootzkie, sana nga magdilang anghel ka regarding visa grant. ;) and tama ka, araw araw laging naiisip,hahaha. cguro dahil me kamahalan ung visa fee. at least ikaw bingo na. naghihintay na lang ng araw ng lipad,hehehe.

    April 16, 2011 - took IELTS (L:8, R:7.5, W:8, S:7.5 OBS:8) I June 2, 2011 - submitted skills assessment to EA I October 26, 2011 - applied for Victoria State Sponsorship I December 03, 2011 - fiancee took IELTS I December 26, 2011 - lodged visa 176 (Victoria SS/Melbourne) I January 23,2012 - CO Allocation (Team 6) I February 20, 2012 - Submitted Police Clearances (Philippines, India & Maldives) I February 26, 2012 - finished medicals I March 13, 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!!! I December 04,2012 - initial entry as stated in the visa grant notification

  • ausie_dream2010ausie_dream2010 Sydney
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Feb 22, 2011
    edited January 2012
    Hello pips, I got regional sponsorship sa SA, I'm still hesitant to lodge because I've been thinking if this is a good decision since there are limitations for this type of visa.
    My other option is to take IELTS again baka this time mag-OK na, last time kc sumabit writing ko 6.5 lang, but my sponsorship will expire before I got my result in case I took IELTS again, what if sumabit na naman this time (di pa nman ako magaling sa English, being a programmer kc, our developed applications speak for us-ewan ko sa iba,baka ako lang un.)...
    Can anyone enlighten me for the following :
    1. to apply from Visa 475 to permanent visa, ung work po ba must be related to your occupation? Example, you are a Software Developer then ang nakuha mo work ay Software Tester or Software Analyst or crew sa Mcdonald (worst case-super not related), will it defaulted you to apply for permanent visa?
    2. What are the major requirements to apply for permanent visa?
    3. Madami po bang work sa South Australia related to IT?
    4. How long will it take for DIAC to process 475 visa nowadays?
    5. Will this visa allow me to travel outside AU after my initial entry?
    6. In your experience, Ok ba ang buhay sa Adelaide?
    7. Is there no implication for employer if you are on regional visa (475)?
  • tootzkietootzkie Sydney
    Posts: 200Member
    Joined: Jan 15, 2011
    ausie_dream2010

    475 - no restriction of work. Kahit ang nominated occupation mo ay ICT and you landed a GARDENER job, walang kaso yun, you will be granted a permanent resident status after two years, subject to regional residency compliance.

    what's wrong with visa 475 ? medicare lang at benefits sa centrelink lang naman ang mawawala sau. For sure lahat tau pupunta ng australia para magtrabaho, hindi para magpa-hospital ng libre or pumila sa centrelink para sa pera ng gobyerno.

    I guess you have to go through DIAC website and read thoroughly visa 475. Lahat ng questions mo masasagot dun. One more thing, lahat halos ng occupation sa South Australia for IT ay close na. Kung magpapatumpik-tumpik ka pa, sa July 2012 pa ang next opening ng IT jobs sa South Australia at ang regional sponsorship mo ay masasayang.

    Kung hindi mo isa-submit ang application mo sa DIAC ngayon, goodluck kung makapasok ka sa Australia in the next 3 years. Remember sa new system meron nang IOE, at ang priority nila ay 75 pts and above. Mabilis nga ang processing pero sobrang tagal naman ng hintayan.

    Sayang lang kasi ang regional sponsorship mo samantalang marami ditong aplikante sa forum na naghahangad ng visa 475.

  • RClemRClem Los Angeles
    Posts: 31Member
    Joined: Jan 16, 2012
    @ausie_dream2010 Take advantage of every moment that you could. Many are wishing to be at your shoes right now so make a right decision as making a wrong move may lead you to a big pile or regret.

    Consider what @tootzkie have already told you...
  • mimaahkmimaahk Singapore
    Posts: 157Member
    Joined: Jun 27, 2011
    Hi @RClem! related po ba kayo kay @JClem? :)
  • JClemJClem Melbourne
    Posts: 528Member
    Joined: Jan 08, 2011
    Welcome to PinoyAU, Mr. @RClem! :)

    @mimaahk, ex-boyfriend ko yata yan. Ini-stalk nya ko dito. Hahaha! ;)

    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.

    10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made. :)
    03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good! :)
    03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
    03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
    06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application

  • ausie_dream2010ausie_dream2010 Sydney
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Feb 22, 2011
    @tootzkie & @RClem - thanks for the wonderful advices.
  • BryannBryann Sydney
    Posts: 854Member
    Joined: May 27, 2011
    Hahaha. @JClem & @RClem
    Talagang Kevin Kline saka Phoebe Cates pa talaga ang pinili nyo na avatar. :D

    Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
    Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
    Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
    Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
    Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
    May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
    Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
    Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
    Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)

  • JClemJClem Melbourne
    Posts: 528Member
    Joined: Jan 08, 2011
    Hahaha! Pero di namin sila kamukha. Ganyan lang kami kapayat 10 years ago. :D
    Hahaha. @JClem & @RClem
    Talagang Kevin Kline saka Phoebe Cates pa talaga ang pinili nyo na avatar. :D

    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.

    10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made. :)
    03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good! :)
    03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
    03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
    06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application

  • mikol22mikol22 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Jan 18, 2012
    Goodmorning mga peeps, newbie here. Gusto ko sana malaman if pano if wala sa SOL ung current work ko dito sa pinas? Can i still go to australia? ung 475 visa? papaano kaya yun? hindi ko kase masyado magets yung nakalagay sa site eh. Please enlighten me. I have relatives on Melbourne and said to me that they will sponsor me to Australia. Ano una ko gagawin mga peeps? Graduate pala ako ng BS computer engineering. thanks and more power.
  • tootzkietootzkie Sydney
    Posts: 200Member
    Joined: Jan 15, 2011
    edited January 2012
    Goodmorning mga peeps, newbie here. Gusto ko sana malaman if pano if wala sa SOL ung current work ko dito sa pinas? Can i still go to australia? ung 475 visa? papaano kaya yun? hindi ko kase masyado magets yung nakalagay sa site eh. Please enlighten me. I have relatives on Melbourne and said to me that they will sponsor me to Australia. Ano una ko gagawin mga peeps? Graduate pala ako ng BS computer engineering. thanks and more power.
    If your nominated occupation is not included in the current SOL, you will not be qualified for 475-Relative Sponsorship. You may qualify however for 176 or 475 state sponsorship.
  • mikol22mikol22 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Jan 18, 2012
    Goodmorning mga peeps, newbie here. Gusto ko sana malaman if pano if wala sa SOL ung current work ko dito sa pinas? Can i still go to australia? ung 475 visa? papaano kaya yun? hindi ko kase masyado magets yung nakalagay sa site eh. Please enlighten me. I have relatives on Melbourne and said to me that they will sponsor me to Australia. Ano una ko gagawin mga peeps? Graduate pala ako ng BS computer engineering. thanks and more power.
    If your nominated occupation is not included in the current SOL, you will not be qualified for 475-Relative Sponsorship. You may qualify however for 176 or 475 state sponsorship.
    thanks sir...so ung 475 visa pala eh may category pa pala. Im currently working as a Network Administrator and chineck ko yung SOL eh wala sya dun. May nabasa pa ko na pwede nga tong 475 as other way going to Australia and has no specific class of job. Ano ba difference ng 176 to 475 in regards to processing ng visa? mas mahirap?mahal?mababa ang points?

    total noob question : kelangan na ba bayaran yung $2960 kagad from the start on your assessment?
  • rainbowcoffeerainbowcoffee Singapore
    Posts: 54Member
    Joined: Jan 16, 2012
    @mikol22: you will have to pay the $2960 when you lodge your visa application with DIAC. For skills assessment, depende yun fee sa assessing authority mo :)
  • cpcandacpcanda Dubai
    Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Jan 21, 2012
    hi everyone,

    timeline: skilled 175 - nominated occupation: accountant (221111)

    12.14.2010 - lodged application (paper)
    12.22.2010 - acknowledgement from diac with file number
    11.14.2011 - request for medicals, pcc/nbi and ielts for spouse
    12.10.2011 - submitted medicals (xcept for xray as i was about to give birth), pcc/nbi, form 1022 to inform about pregnancy
    12.14.2011 - gave birth to a baby boy :)
    12.15.2011 - additional request for medical (hepa b- pregnancy) from diac
    12.22.2011 - submitted medicals (hepa b, xray and for the newborn), ielts for spouse, form 1022 to include an additional family member
    01.20.2011 - submitted passport copy and form 80 for the newborn baby

    so technically, i am just waiting for further instructions from diac kung ano pa ang kailangan nilang document. however, according to our agent, ang last requirement daw is ang passport sa newborn. after submission, we need to wait between 1-3 months for their decision. so good luck to us!
  • unanimous21unanimous21 Brisbane
    Posts: 172Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2011
    hello everyone, me CO na kami! She emailed me requiring for Police Clearances (me and my fiancee')! God speed everyone!

    April 16, 2011 - took IELTS (L:8, R:7.5, W:8, S:7.5 OBS:8) I June 2, 2011 - submitted skills assessment to EA I October 26, 2011 - applied for Victoria State Sponsorship I December 03, 2011 - fiancee took IELTS I December 26, 2011 - lodged visa 176 (Victoria SS/Melbourne) I January 23,2012 - CO Allocation (Team 6) I February 20, 2012 - Submitted Police Clearances (Philippines, India & Maldives) I February 26, 2012 - finished medicals I March 13, 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!!! I December 04,2012 - initial entry as stated in the visa grant notification

  • BryannBryann Sydney
    Posts: 854Member
    Joined: May 27, 2011
    Congrats @unanimous21! Lapit na yan. Hehe.

    Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
    Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
    Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
    Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
    Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
    May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
    Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
    Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
    Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)

  • katie0499katie0499 Sydney
    Posts: 81Member
    Joined: Jan 12, 2011
    @unanimous21 can you please share your timeline :)
  • unanimous21unanimous21 Brisbane
    Posts: 172Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2011
    @katie, sure i will do it. i lodged our visa in December 26,2011.

    April 16, 2011 - took IELTS (L:8, R:7.5, W:8, S:7.5 OBS:8) I June 2, 2011 - submitted skills assessment to EA I October 26, 2011 - applied for Victoria State Sponsorship I December 03, 2011 - fiancee took IELTS I December 26, 2011 - lodged visa 176 (Victoria SS/Melbourne) I January 23,2012 - CO Allocation (Team 6) I February 20, 2012 - Submitted Police Clearances (Philippines, India & Maldives) I February 26, 2012 - finished medicals I March 13, 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!!! I December 04,2012 - initial entry as stated in the visa grant notification

  • BryannBryann Sydney
    Posts: 854Member
    Joined: May 27, 2011
    @unanimous21
    Update mo na din signature mo sir. :) Hehe. Para sa mga post mo, pag nakita ng ibang members alam nila and pwede sila magtanong kung hindi pa nila napapagdaanan un process na natapos mo na.

    Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
    Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
    Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
    Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
    Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
    May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
    Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
    Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
    Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)

  • katlin924katlin924 Sydney
    Posts: 451Member
    Joined: Jul 05, 2011
    Onga @unanimous21, ilang tulog na lang may Visa na kayo. :)

    Congrats and Best Wishes in advance ng fiance mo :)

    ACS, IELTS and Visa 175 Timeline
    28/07/2011 - Submitted ACS Online Application
    28/09/2011 - ACS Result: Group A
    08/10/2011 - IELTS Exam
    21/10/2011 - IELTS Result: L&R-8.5; W&S-7; OB-8
    22/11/2011 - Submitted Online Application
    05/05/2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
    31/05/2012 - Submitted requested documents
    02/06/2012 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord. :)
    05/2013 - Off to Sydney ^_^
    For the detailed timeline, check it here: Journey to the Land Down Under
    My personal blog: Kathleen's Daily Musings

  • BryannBryann Sydney
    Posts: 854Member
    Joined: May 27, 2011
    @unanimous21
    Update mo na din signature mo sir. :) Hehe. Para sa mga post mo, pag nakita ng ibang members alam nila and pwede sila magtanong kung hindi pa nila napapagdaanan un process na natapos mo na.

    Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
    Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
    Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
    Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
    Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
    May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
    Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
    Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
    Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)

  • unanimous21unanimous21 Brisbane
    Posts: 172Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2011
    ok, i will. thanks. eto nga problemado pa kc walangjo naman tong fedex na to, winala na ata ung original NBI q, pinadala ko last jan 25, ung luma kong nbi along with id, authorization, aun sa awa ng Diyos, hanggang ngaun di pa nakakarating ng pinas kaya di pa nakaka process ng nbi clearance!!!! whew.

    April 16, 2011 - took IELTS (L:8, R:7.5, W:8, S:7.5 OBS:8) I June 2, 2011 - submitted skills assessment to EA I October 26, 2011 - applied for Victoria State Sponsorship I December 03, 2011 - fiancee took IELTS I December 26, 2011 - lodged visa 176 (Victoria SS/Melbourne) I January 23,2012 - CO Allocation (Team 6) I February 20, 2012 - Submitted Police Clearances (Philippines, India & Maldives) I February 26, 2012 - finished medicals I March 13, 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!!! I December 04,2012 - initial entry as stated in the visa grant notification

  • JClemJClem Melbourne
    Posts: 528Member
    Joined: Jan 08, 2011
    Huwwaaat!!! :-O Hehe, ifollow up mo ng ifollow up. Sabihin mo important documents yun, hindi nila dapat iwala. Kinabukasan mo nakasalalay. Ok, OA ako. Hehe! :)

    Speaking of NBI clearance, kukuha na sana kami kanina. Wala na palang processing pag Saturday sa mga malls and even sa NBI Taft mismo. Buti na lang tumawag muna ko at nagtanong sa may kasungitang operator. Pero ok lang, at least I got additional time to sleep on a Saturday. Yun nga lang, kelangan mag-leave sa office.
    ok, i will. thanks. eto nga problemado pa kc walangjo naman tong fedex na to, winala na ata ung original NBI q, pinadala ko last jan 25, ung luma kong nbi along with id, authorization, aun sa awa ng Diyos, hanggang ngaun di pa nakakarating ng pinas kaya di pa nakaka process ng nbi clearance!!!! whew.

    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.

    10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made. :)
    03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good! :)
    03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
    03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
    06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application

  • BryannBryann Sydney
    Posts: 854Member
    Joined: May 27, 2011
    @JClem
    Balitaan mo po kami dito ha if ano mangyari sa NBI application niyo. Sana gamitin nyo un NBI online, wala kasi ako nababasa pa na reviews about that service.

    Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
    Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
    Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
    Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
    Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
    May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
    Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
    Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
    Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)

  • JClemJClem Melbourne
    Posts: 528Member
    Joined: Jan 08, 2011
    Iniisip ko nga if ok ba talaga yung online appointment nila kasi baka mamaya may limit lang din yun per day tapos matagal pa yung susunod na available nya. Pero pag-isipan ko na din yun. Kelangan kasi bayad ka na before mo malaman available scheds though 115 pesos lang naman per applicant. Balitaan kita. :)
    @JClem
    Balitaan mo po kami dito ha if ano mangyari sa NBI application niyo. Sana gamitin nyo un NBI online, wala kasi ako nababasa pa na reviews about that service.

    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.

    10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made. :)
    03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good! :)
    03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
    03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
    06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application

  • katlin924katlin924 Sydney
    Posts: 451Member
    Joined: Jul 05, 2011
    Yup @JClem, interesado din ako dun sa Online NBI. Kung sakaling okay yon, sobrang convenient sa mga tao yon. Maiblog ko din sya if ever. Hahaha! Madaming hits ulit yon. :p

    ACS, IELTS and Visa 175 Timeline
    28/07/2011 - Submitted ACS Online Application
    28/09/2011 - ACS Result: Group A
    08/10/2011 - IELTS Exam
    21/10/2011 - IELTS Result: L&R-8.5; W&S-7; OB-8
    22/11/2011 - Submitted Online Application
    05/05/2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
    31/05/2012 - Submitted requested documents
    02/06/2012 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord. :)
    05/2013 - Off to Sydney ^_^
    For the detailed timeline, check it here: Journey to the Land Down Under
    My personal blog: Kathleen's Daily Musings

  • mokona14mokona14 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 89Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2012
    sana magka timeline na din kme :( 1st step plang po kasi kame eh,.nag iipon p po ng mga docs,.buti po hindi n pla kelangan ng red ribbon^__^ ask ko lng po ano po mas maganda online app,.or mag agent nlng po??thanksss
  • BryannBryann Sydney
    Posts: 854Member
    Joined: May 27, 2011
    @mokona14
    If hindi naman po complicated yun case niyo, I suggest online application na lang po just like many of the members here. Madali lang naman po eh, available na naman mga references dito you just have to read and read and read. Malaki matitipid niyo. Since ikaw pa din naman po kukuha ng mga necessary documents gagawin lang nun agents is give you advice, and submit them for you.

    Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
    Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
    Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
    Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
    Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
    May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
    Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
    Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
    Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)

  • mokona14mokona14 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 89Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2012
    @bryann thanks po for quick rep^__^ medyo naguguluhan lang po kasi ako kaya naiisip ko po na mag agent nalang,.kasi ung mag i sponsor po sakin eh dating dependant,.eh di po ba nakalagay na kapag dependant dapat po wlang fiance or walang defacto relation,.eh ayun nga po bale nung na grant yung visa nia as a dependant is may anak na po kame =( kaya medyo nakakatakot lang po,.na baka pag nag sarili po kme eh maquestion pa=(
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