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- look for employer who can sponsor you.. possible but very slight chance.. especially now employers are interested only to hire those with local AU experience
- study Masteral/Graduate school (Student Visa).. and you can work part-time while studying, then get Post-Study work visa after.... this is very costly (tuition fee approx 15K-20kAUD)
- apply through Skilled Migrant (Permanent Residence Visa) - for more details, start with this thread: http://www.pinoyau.info/discussion/1073/important-information-how-do-i-start-my-application/p1
Then read the "Accountant" thread in this forum..
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
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A million thanks to sir lockcode and sir psychoboy... Thank you for your inputs. I just want to share my good news.
Just this afternoon, I received the best news ever. My application for Permanent Resident VIsa Subclass 189 was approved my CO Team 33 Brisbane.
Here is my timeline:
September 2011 : Approved assessment of documents by APC
November 2011: IELTS exam (result W: 7.0 S: 7.0 R: 8.5 L: 8.5 OBS: 8.0)
March 2012: Took APC Stage 1 exam
May 2012: Passed APC Stage 1 exam
December 2012: Applied for Skillselect
January 2012: Received Invitation for Subclass 189 (60 points)
March 2013: Lodged Application
April 2013: Received notification to submit other documentation for proof
May 2013: Submitted all required documents
May 10 2013: Received email that my VISA was granted
I was a bit apprehensive at first to file my application since medyo naguguluhan ako sa ibig sabihin ng "experience in closely related occupation". Kasi lahat ng experience ko ay as an Industrial Pharmacist but my nominated occupation is retail pharmacist. However, wala naman palang kaso to sa DIAC since nasa umbrella or same ANZSCO group ang industrial pharmacist and retail pharmacist so "closely related " sila. I took the gamble and it all paid off.
Thank you thank you sa lahat ng naitulong nyo. God Bless you all!!!
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Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
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Aug 23, 2012 - Skill Assessment submission to ACS
Sep 11, 2012 - 1st IELTS result fail, retake!
Sep 25, 2012 - ACS Assessment Positive
Oct 30, 2012 - 2nd IELTS result fail, I won't give up!
Nov 1, 2012 - Submitted SA SS and EOI (190)
Dec 13, 2012 -3rd IELTS result L&S=7.5 R=9.0 W=7.0 Thank youuuuu Lord!
Dec 13, 2012 - Updated EOI (included 189)
Dec 17, 2012 - Received 189 invitation from DIAC
Dec 19, 2012 - Lodge 189 & received DIAC ack
Jan 12, 2013 - Medicals uploaded according to SATA
Feb 28, 2013 - CO Allocated, Team 6 (AC)
Mar 13, 2013 - SG PCC Uploaded
May 9, 2013 - VISA Grant, 12-Jan-2014 IED
Oct 16, 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Nov 11, 2013 - 1st day @ work
Jesus answered, ‘It is written…’ Matthew 4:4, NIV.
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- check the ACS website on how to proceed..
- check the ACS Assessment thread
meron na rin mga nakapasa dito.. check their timeline..
goodluck..
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
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hi @lock_code2004, nabasa ko pala itong reply mo... ibig po sabihin mahirap maghanap ng work sa AU especially us na walang local AU experience?
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
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but based sa mga nabasa natin mga experience ng iba..
mahirap pero hindi impossible. ganun talga sa umpisa...
may mga swerte na nakhanap ng work before pumunta ng AU
meron din ilang days/wk pagdating ng AU..
on the average 3mos daw ang paghanap ng work, kaya nga kailangan may baon talga..
pag medyo mahigpit ang competition, atleast mga 6mos daw..
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
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9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
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Age-30 pts
IELTS-10pts
Educational Qualification-15 pts
Sponsored by Relative-10pts
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65 pts
Wala pa kasi work experience na 3 yrs sa pinas, 2 yrs lang. Tapos ung current work dito sa AU ay hindi engineering. Kaya 0 pts ako sa work experience. Thanks
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Thanks in advanced to anyone who would reply.
ICT Business Analyst - 261111
Visa Subclass 189
24 June 2013 - Skills Assessment submitted to ACS
15 Aug 2013 - IELTs General Speaking Test
17 Aug 2013 - IELTs General Test (Listening, Reading, Writing)
30 Aug 2013 - IELTs Results (L - 9.0, R - 8.0, W - 8.0, S - 8.0, Overall - 8.5)
24 Sept 2013 - Favorable letter received from ACS (ICT Business Analyst)
26 Sept 2013 - Submitted EOI (70 points)
7 Oct 2013 - Received Invitation to Apply (Visa Subclass 189)
11 Oct 2013 - Submitted Visa Application
21 Oct 2013 - Medical Exam (I completed mine, partner had to wait for a few days to complete hers)
- applied for NBI Clearance
24 Oct 2013 - Primary Applicant (me) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
4 Nov 2013 - Partner completed Medical Exam
5 Nov 2013 - Claim NBI Clearance
- Secondary Applicant (partner) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
6 Nov 2013 - 20 Nov 2013 waiting for CO.
21 Nov 2013 - CO Allocated
26 Nov 2013 - Visa Grant (yehey!!)
21 March 2014 - Flight to Sydney (Qantas 7PM HKT)
6 May 2014 - Received 12 month contract from company (same company I worked for in Manila)
12 May 2014 - Started work
15 Dec 2014 - Hired permanently by current company (IT Service Manager).
17 Apr 2018 - Applied for Citizenship (online)
11 Mar 2019 - Citizenship Exam Schedule
08 Oct 2019 - Australian Citizenship Ceremony
==Slowly, but surely..Things will fall into place..==
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they (ACS) will assess you based on your work experience/skills by showing your Cert of Employment with your job description and comparing it with the standard ANZSCO code job description..
BS Comp Sciences, i believe is an IT related degree, so there will be no problem with that..
so my suggestion, check the ANZSCO code description and see which occupation matches to your current job..
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
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ICT Business Analyst - 261111
Visa Subclass 189
24 June 2013 - Skills Assessment submitted to ACS
15 Aug 2013 - IELTs General Speaking Test
17 Aug 2013 - IELTs General Test (Listening, Reading, Writing)
30 Aug 2013 - IELTs Results (L - 9.0, R - 8.0, W - 8.0, S - 8.0, Overall - 8.5)
24 Sept 2013 - Favorable letter received from ACS (ICT Business Analyst)
26 Sept 2013 - Submitted EOI (70 points)
7 Oct 2013 - Received Invitation to Apply (Visa Subclass 189)
11 Oct 2013 - Submitted Visa Application
21 Oct 2013 - Medical Exam (I completed mine, partner had to wait for a few days to complete hers)
- applied for NBI Clearance
24 Oct 2013 - Primary Applicant (me) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
4 Nov 2013 - Partner completed Medical Exam
5 Nov 2013 - Claim NBI Clearance
- Secondary Applicant (partner) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
6 Nov 2013 - 20 Nov 2013 waiting for CO.
21 Nov 2013 - CO Allocated
26 Nov 2013 - Visa Grant (yehey!!)
21 March 2014 - Flight to Sydney (Qantas 7PM HKT)
6 May 2014 - Received 12 month contract from company (same company I worked for in Manila)
12 May 2014 - Started work
15 Dec 2014 - Hired permanently by current company (IT Service Manager).
17 Apr 2018 - Applied for Citizenship (online)
11 Mar 2019 - Citizenship Exam Schedule
08 Oct 2019 - Australian Citizenship Ceremony
==Slowly, but surely..Things will fall into place..==
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In your case po, wala ka po atang magiging problema kasi po ang BS Computer Science degree is part of ICT.
God bless
Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 457) - Sydney, NSW
21 Feb 2013 - Applied for Jobs (www.seek.com.au & www.linkedin.com)
28 Feb 2013 - Initial Interview (Skype)
14 Mar 2013 - Final Interview (Skype)
05 Apr 2013 - Job Offer
12 Apr 2013 - Accepted the Job
18 Apr 2013 - Signed Employment Contract
26 Apr 2013 - Lodged 457 Visa Application (e457 Employer-Sponsored Visa)
26 Apr 2013 - Processing Commenced 457 Business Nomination (ANZSCO 131112)
16 May 2013 - Nomination Approved (Australian Institute of Management - AIM)
21 May 2013 - Processing Commenced 457 Visa Application
21 May 2013 - Health Requirements Outstanding (Chest X-Ray Report Required)
25 May 2013 - Heath Requirements Finalised
12 June 2013 - Application Being Processed Further
14 June 2013 - 457 Visa Approved (Praise be to God)
26 July 2013 - Arrival in Brisbane, QLD
29 July 2013 - First Day of Work
28 June 2014 - Relocated to Sydney, NSW
...
Jesus is the greatest gift that you can give to someone. - Archbishop William Goh
He who sings well prays twice. - St. Augustine
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Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 457) - Sydney, NSW
21 Feb 2013 - Applied for Jobs (www.seek.com.au & www.linkedin.com)
28 Feb 2013 - Initial Interview (Skype)
14 Mar 2013 - Final Interview (Skype)
05 Apr 2013 - Job Offer
12 Apr 2013 - Accepted the Job
18 Apr 2013 - Signed Employment Contract
26 Apr 2013 - Lodged 457 Visa Application (e457 Employer-Sponsored Visa)
26 Apr 2013 - Processing Commenced 457 Business Nomination (ANZSCO 131112)
16 May 2013 - Nomination Approved (Australian Institute of Management - AIM)
21 May 2013 - Processing Commenced 457 Visa Application
21 May 2013 - Health Requirements Outstanding (Chest X-Ray Report Required)
25 May 2013 - Heath Requirements Finalised
12 June 2013 - Application Being Processed Further
14 June 2013 - 457 Visa Approved (Praise be to God)
26 July 2013 - Arrival in Brisbane, QLD
29 July 2013 - First Day of Work
28 June 2014 - Relocated to Sydney, NSW
...
Jesus is the greatest gift that you can give to someone. - Archbishop William Goh
He who sings well prays twice. - St. Augustine
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Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
Engineer
1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
11-11-2013 lodged visa application
11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
09-11-2014 Received job offer
09-29-2014 First day at work
11-15-2014 Bought our first car
Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there
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I just submitted my EOI and based on the system, I got 70pts.
age - 30pts
ielts - 10pts
education - 15pts
experience - 15pts
But, my education only got an Advanced Diploma equivalent (though I got a bachelor's degree) from my assessing body, which will only give me 10pts and there's no option in the EOI system for this. I am just concerned with this discrepancy in my score.
Can anyone enlighten me with this?
Hoping for your help! THanks!
--- My Journey ---
March 5, 2013 - ACS Assessment received
June 21, 2013 - IELTS result (Band 7)
July 1, 2013 - Received invitation to apply for Visa Subclass 189
July 1, 2013 - Visa Subclass 189 Application Lodged
July 3, 2013 - Medical Done
July 5, 2013 - SATA SG submitted medical to DIAC
Aug 29, 2013 - CO Allocation
Sep 23, 2013 - Visa Grant!!!
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maybe you have answered some educational qualification questions incorrectly.
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
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Joined: Jun 22, 2013
Hope I will be invited this July 1! Fingers crossed! THanks again!
--- My Journey ---
March 5, 2013 - ACS Assessment received
June 21, 2013 - IELTS result (Band 7)
July 1, 2013 - Received invitation to apply for Visa Subclass 189
July 1, 2013 - Visa Subclass 189 Application Lodged
July 3, 2013 - Medical Done
July 5, 2013 - SATA SG submitted medical to DIAC
Aug 29, 2013 - CO Allocation
Sep 23, 2013 - Visa Grant!!!
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http://pinoyau.info/discussion/1073/important-information-how-do-i-start-my-application/p1
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
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Skilled Migration (261112 Systems Analyst)
November 20, 2013 - Visa Grant (IED: July 22, 2014)
April 19, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
May 2, 2014 - Job offer
May 7, 2014 - First day of work
It is only through GOD that we can achieve success..
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Joined: Nov 16, 2012
261111 - ICT Business Analyst
January 4, 2013 - ACS Assessment Submitted
January 5, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC Singapore)
January 18, 2013 - IELTS Result: L:8.5, R:8.5, W:7.5, S:7.0 = OB: 8.0
March 13, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment from ACS
March 21, 2013 - EOI Submitted
July 15, 2013 - Invitation to lodge 189 visa received
July 25, 2013 - Lodged Visa. Acknowledgement received.
July 29, 2013 - Medicals done (+ Husband and Baby)
September 18, 2013 - CO Allocated Team 23 GSM Brisbane (Additional docs requested: SG PCC, Form 80, Evidence of Overseas Experience (payslips, taxation docs, etc), Evidence of English Ability for Husband)
October 10, 2013 - CO informed us that the evidence of english ability of my Husband is not sufficient. Asked us to pay for EEC, I said.. Hey, no way let him take the IELTS instead.
October 16, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
October 19, 2013 - Husband's IELTS Academic Exam (earliest available schedule)
November 4, 2013 - Uploaded Husband's IELTS test result form
November 5, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you LORD!!!
IED - July 30, 2014
March 23, 2014 - Initial Entry/Holiday
June 30, 2014 - Flight to Sydney.
July 28, 2014 - Husband started work.
September 15, 2014 - First day at my new job.
"If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough"