Student Visa (Step by step)

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• robertramos Mandaluyong
  Posts: 1Member
  Joined: Nov 07, 2013

  November 2013

  hi,new member ako dito sa forum, may mga tanong lang kasi ako.
  BS Electronics and Communication Engineering ang natapos ko tpos plan ko sana kumuha ng IT course kaso hndi cya inooffer dun sa mga university na malapit dun sa area sa australia na pupuntahan ko kaya yung second option ko yung management course, kaso hndi cya related dun sa natapos, any advise na pwede kong gawin?.
  
  currently andito ako sa africa pero pabalik narin ako ng pilipinas para ayusin yung mga required documents. Purpose ko lang sana dito pra mgbkasayon kaya hwak ko lng nung umalis ako ay visit visa pero fortunately ngkaron din ako ng temporary work dito as Store Manager kaya ngakron ako ng workng permit habang andito ako.
  Tanong ko dito magiging malaking factor ba yung from visit purpose lang tpos nagkaron ako ng working permit dito, sa pagproprocess ng student visa ko, worried ko lang kasi baka tanungin nila ako na visit visa lang kinuha ko tpos pagdating ko ng africa ngwork din ako, at itanong din po nila na baka ganyan din gawin ko sa australia, any advise kung ano pwede mangandang isagot ko dun
  
  tanong po ulit, pwede ko din po bang sabahin sa immigration na kaya management course yung kukunin ko dahil sa pagtratrabaho ko dito sa africa as store manager nagkaron ako ng interest na itake yung management course, pra ienhance pa yung managerial skills ko.
  
  
  Pacensya na po kung hindi ito yung right place pra itanong yung mga ito, gsto ko lang kasi maliwanagan.
  
  Thank you sa mga magiging reply nyo.
• lilith12 Melbourne
  Posts: 4Member
  Joined: Nov 07, 2013

  November 2013 edited November 2013

  Good day po sa lahat. I just signed up on this site today pero matagal na po akong nagbabasa sa forum na to. I learned so much on this site.Today, nareceive ko na po visa grant ko kaya I thought of giving back the favor by answering queries ng mga visa applicants most especially those na kapareho ko ng situation.

  Visa Sub Class 573 - SVP
  February 2014 Intake
  Bachelor of Nursing (2 Years)

  March 23, 2013 - Took IELTS Exam in Baguio City
  April 07, 2013 - IELTS Results: L-8.5, R-8.5, W-7.0, S-6.5, OBS-7.5
  April 19, 2013 - Received Offer Letter fr. chosen school
  July 07, 2013 - Paid 1st sem tuition fee and Single 2-year OSHC Payment
  July 22, 2013 - CoE Received
  September 05, 2013 - Visa application lodged
  September 10, 2013 - Medical Examination done at NHSI Makati
  November 07, 2013 - VISA GRANT effective Nov. 6, 2013.
• Pattycorky Mandaluyong
  Posts: 49Member
  Joined: Nov 01, 2013

  November 2013

  @markier87 hi po. Wla pko ntatanggap n offer letter e pero sbi nman ng consultant ko mga 2-4weeks yta.. Hehehe i submitted applications sa CIC and Polytechnic West. Intake sna is feb 2014 kya lng prang ngkkproblema sa funds..hehehe laki kc ng show money required 3.4m kc im going with my hubby and 2 kids..1 is school aged p. AMS po ako.

  Subclass 573 Associate Degree
  Bound for Perth by January... Fingers crossed!!!
  June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (R-9,L-8.5,S-8,W-6.5 OBS-8)
  Oct 22, 2013 - submitted docs for assessment
  Oct 30, 2013 - filled out school application
  May 15, 2014 - received revised offer letter from Polytechnic West
  June 5, 2014 - paid tuition fee
  June 18, 2014 - received Coe, requested for Confirmation of placement for my son
  June 23, 2014 - received CoP for my 5yo son
• Pattycorky Mandaluyong
  Posts: 49Member
  Joined: Nov 01, 2013

  November 2013

  Good day po sa lahat. I just signed up on this site today pero matagal na po akong nagbabasa sa forum na to. I learned so much on this site.Today, nareceive ko na po visa grant ko kaya I thought of giving back the favor by answering queries ng mga visa applicants most especially those na kapareho ko ng situation.

  Congrats!!!
  
  

  Subclass 573 Associate Degree
  Bound for Perth by January... Fingers crossed!!!
  June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (R-9,L-8.5,S-8,W-6.5 OBS-8)
  Oct 22, 2013 - submitted docs for assessment
  Oct 30, 2013 - filled out school application
  May 15, 2014 - received revised offer letter from Polytechnic West
  June 5, 2014 - paid tuition fee
  June 18, 2014 - received Coe, requested for Confirmation of placement for my son
  June 23, 2014 - received CoP for my 5yo son
• lilith12 Melbourne
  Posts: 4Member
  Joined: Nov 07, 2013

  November 2013 edited November 2013

  @Pattycorky Thank you! Sorry parang wala akong mai-aadvise sa case mo kasi magkaiba tayo pero ang alam ko mas prefer nila kung yung tutulong sa funds eh close relative para mas maconvince yung CO pero acceptable rin ata kung hindi relative as long as makumpleto yung funds at prepared ka sa lahat ng documents na kailangan lalo na yung affidavit of support from your financial sponsors.

  Visa Sub Class 573 - SVP
  February 2014 Intake
  Bachelor of Nursing (2 Years)

  March 23, 2013 - Took IELTS Exam in Baguio City
  April 07, 2013 - IELTS Results: L-8.5, R-8.5, W-7.0, S-6.5, OBS-7.5
  April 19, 2013 - Received Offer Letter fr. chosen school
  July 07, 2013 - Paid 1st sem tuition fee and Single 2-year OSHC Payment
  July 22, 2013 - CoE Received
  September 05, 2013 - Visa application lodged
  September 10, 2013 - Medical Examination done at NHSI Makati
  November 07, 2013 - VISA GRANT effective Nov. 6, 2013.
• Pattycorky Mandaluyong
  Posts: 49Member
  Joined: Nov 01, 2013

  November 2013

  @lilith12 ok lang po un.. pls help pray for us nlng n sna mg grant din kmi ng visa. Hehehe

  Subclass 573 Associate Degree
  Bound for Perth by January... Fingers crossed!!!
  June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (R-9,L-8.5,S-8,W-6.5 OBS-8)
  Oct 22, 2013 - submitted docs for assessment
  Oct 30, 2013 - filled out school application
  May 15, 2014 - received revised offer letter from Polytechnic West
  June 5, 2014 - paid tuition fee
  June 18, 2014 - received Coe, requested for Confirmation of placement for my son
  June 23, 2014 - received CoP for my 5yo son
• markier87 Perth
  Posts: 492Member
  Joined: Sep 23, 2013

  November 2013

  @markier87 hi po. Wla pko ntatanggap n offer letter e pero sbi nman ng consultant ko mga 2-4weeks yta.. Hehehe i submitted applications sa CIC and Polytechnic West. Intake sna is feb 2014 kya lng prang ngkkproblema sa funds..hehehe laki kc ng show money required 3.4m kc im going with my hubby and 2 kids..1 is school aged p. AMS po ako.

  Ah I see...that's okay, minsan mabilis naman yan. Ako isasama ko din de facto partner ko. Hopefully, less show money because I'm qualified for SVP and I have a scholarship there. I will visit AMS too para magpatulong. I communicated with them na initially and they have responded well. By June or July naman ako, by God's grace.
  
  

  Student Visa - Subclass 574 (SVP) with De Facto Partner
  Temporary Grad Visa - Subclass 485 with De Facto Partner
  Skilled - Permanent - Subclass 189/190 with De Facto Partner
  Australian Citizienship

  May 17, 2014 - IELTS Exam (Acad) (L, R, W, S)
  May 30, 2014 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-7.5) O- 8.0
  June 27, 2014 - Medicals at NHSI
  July 21, 2014 - Lodged at VFS Cebu
  July 22, 2014 - Received acknowledgment from Embassy
  July 23, 2014 - VISA GRANTED!
  July 30, 2014 - IED in Perth

  June 24, 2016 - Submitted WA OQU Assessment
  June 27, 2016 - Received WA OQU Assessment Results - Positive!
  Jan-Apr 2017 - Gather docs for Skills Assessment
  May 10, 2017 - Submitted VETASSESS Application (Online) CHEMIST - 234211
  May 17, 2017 - Got a call from VETASSESS for add'l docs
  May 18, 2017 - Submitted add'l docs requested
  May 26, 2017 - VETASSESS Results - POSITIVE (Chemist)
  Sept 27, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - S
  Sept 30, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - L,R,W
  Oct. 13, 2017 - IELTS Results - (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-9.0) Overall: 8.0

  Jan 24, 2019 - Lodged visa 485 (Post-Study Work Stream)
  Feb 01, 2019 - Visa 485 Medicals Done
  Mar 11, 2019 - EOI submitted for subclass 189 (85 pts) and 190 (90 pts)
  Mar 26, 2019 - CO requested docs (visa 485), Updated EOI - (95 pts)
  Apr 08, 2019 - CO requested additional docs (visa 485)
  Apr 11, 2019 - ITA received (visa 189)
  May 09, 2019 - Client Feedback sent (105 days since lodging 485)
  May 14, 2019 - Visa SC 485 refusal - SAD DAY
  May 17, 2019 - AAT appeal lodged online
  June 4, 2019 - Visa SC 189 lodged offshore, AAT appeal dropped
  June 12, 2019 - VA Blood test (medicals done)
  Jan 31, 2020 - SC 189 GRANTED (Direct)
  Feb 11, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for partner)
  Feb 12, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for me) - STILL WAITING
  Mar 25, 2021 - Interview and Test (partner)
  Apr 23, 2021 - Approved (partner)
  TBA - Pledging ceremony (partner)

                                "To God be the Glory"
  
• markier87 Perth
  Posts: 492Member
  Joined: Sep 23, 2013

  November 2013

  hi guys! ask ko lang ano ang pinaka murang OSHC? couple kami with out kids.. 2 years duration of studying...

  Hello! Just a thought...There's a number of cheaper OSHC providers but I guess you should check with your university if what do they prefer baka kasi may exclusive provider sila like my university.

  Student Visa - Subclass 574 (SVP) with De Facto Partner
  Temporary Grad Visa - Subclass 485 with De Facto Partner
  Skilled - Permanent - Subclass 189/190 with De Facto Partner
  Australian Citizienship

  May 17, 2014 - IELTS Exam (Acad) (L, R, W, S)
  May 30, 2014 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-7.5) O- 8.0
  June 27, 2014 - Medicals at NHSI
  July 21, 2014 - Lodged at VFS Cebu
  July 22, 2014 - Received acknowledgment from Embassy
  July 23, 2014 - VISA GRANTED!
  July 30, 2014 - IED in Perth

  June 24, 2016 - Submitted WA OQU Assessment
  June 27, 2016 - Received WA OQU Assessment Results - Positive!
  Jan-Apr 2017 - Gather docs for Skills Assessment
  May 10, 2017 - Submitted VETASSESS Application (Online) CHEMIST - 234211
  May 17, 2017 - Got a call from VETASSESS for add'l docs
  May 18, 2017 - Submitted add'l docs requested
  May 26, 2017 - VETASSESS Results - POSITIVE (Chemist)
  Sept 27, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - S
  Sept 30, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - L,R,W
  Oct. 13, 2017 - IELTS Results - (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-9.0) Overall: 8.0

  Jan 24, 2019 - Lodged visa 485 (Post-Study Work Stream)
  Feb 01, 2019 - Visa 485 Medicals Done
  Mar 11, 2019 - EOI submitted for subclass 189 (85 pts) and 190 (90 pts)
  Mar 26, 2019 - CO requested docs (visa 485), Updated EOI - (95 pts)
  Apr 08, 2019 - CO requested additional docs (visa 485)
  Apr 11, 2019 - ITA received (visa 189)
  May 09, 2019 - Client Feedback sent (105 days since lodging 485)
  May 14, 2019 - Visa SC 485 refusal - SAD DAY
  May 17, 2019 - AAT appeal lodged online
  June 4, 2019 - Visa SC 189 lodged offshore, AAT appeal dropped
  June 12, 2019 - VA Blood test (medicals done)
  Jan 31, 2020 - SC 189 GRANTED (Direct)
  Feb 11, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for partner)
  Feb 12, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for me) - STILL WAITING
  Mar 25, 2021 - Interview and Test (partner)
  Apr 23, 2021 - Approved (partner)
  TBA - Pledging ceremony (partner)

                                "To God be the Glory"
  
• janinlee Sydney
  Posts: 289Member
  Joined: Oct 10, 2013

  November 2013

  hi guys! ask ko lang ano ang pinaka murang OSHC? couple kami with out kids.. 2 years duration of studying...

  Hello! Just a thought...There's a number of cheaper OSHC providers but I guess you should check with your university if what do they prefer baka kasi may exclusive provider sila like my university.

  yeah may exclusive provider ang uni ko pero nag hahanap lang ako nang mas mura.. AMS ka rin pala? thanks!

  SVP Subclass 573 with dependent
  January 2014- arrived Australia
  March 2014- Classes start
  December 2015- finished uni.
  December 2015- Lodged subclass 485 visa, Medical exams cleared.
  February 2016- 485 Visa Granted
  March 2016- skills assessment application submitted
  May 4 2016- positive skills assessment
  May 16 2016- Lodged EOI (60 points)
  May 24 2016- ITA subclass 189
  June 4 2016- lodged subclass 189
  June 14 2016- CO allocation (team Adelaide)
  ***********waiting for the golden GRANT*********

  To God be the glory!!
• janinlee Sydney
  Posts: 289Member
  Joined: Oct 10, 2013

  November 2013

  @danyan2001us

  @markier87 hi po. Wla pko ntatanggap n offer letter e pero sbi nman ng consultant ko mga 2-4weeks yta.. Hehehe i submitted applications sa CIC and Polytechnic West. Intake sna is feb 2014 kya lng prang ngkkproblema sa funds..hehehe laki kc ng show money required 3.4m kc im going with my hubby and 2 kids..1 is school aged p. AMS po ako.

  thanks sa advice kuya... pero ung sa uni na lang siguro na OSHC ang kukunin ko para less hassle na.

  SVP Subclass 573 with dependent
  January 2014- arrived Australia
  March 2014- Classes start
  December 2015- finished uni.
  December 2015- Lodged subclass 485 visa, Medical exams cleared.
  February 2016- 485 Visa Granted
  March 2016- skills assessment application submitted
  May 4 2016- positive skills assessment
  May 16 2016- Lodged EOI (60 points)
  May 24 2016- ITA subclass 189
  June 4 2016- lodged subclass 189
  June 14 2016- CO allocation (team Adelaide)
  ***********waiting for the golden GRANT*********

  To God be the glory!!
• babezerothree Mandaluyong
  Posts: 85Member
  Joined: Sep 27, 2013

  November 2013

  Nakaka-sad naman sa forum na to. Yong ibang kaforum na seeking for an answer to their questions hindi na masagot, or hindi na sinasagot.
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  November 2013

  @janinlee hi janin...pareho kau ng kasama namin dito sa bahay dala nila yong dalawa nila na anak...pareho sila aged care mag asawa.....sana mag aged care rin kau para madali makakita ng trabaho.....sa melbourne din ba kao pamilya?

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  November 2013

  Nakaka-sad naman sa forum na to. Yong ibang kaforum na seeking for an answer to their questions hindi na masagot, or hindi na sinasagot.

  busy yata ang mga members babe.....kumusta na visa nyo grant na ba?
  

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• lilith12 Melbourne
  Posts: 4Member
  Joined: Nov 07, 2013

  November 2013

  @Pattycorky I'll surely be praying for you and everyone who's aspiring to start a life in the land down under. Keri yan!

  Visa Sub Class 573 - SVP
  February 2014 Intake
  Bachelor of Nursing (2 Years)

  March 23, 2013 - Took IELTS Exam in Baguio City
  April 07, 2013 - IELTS Results: L-8.5, R-8.5, W-7.0, S-6.5, OBS-7.5
  April 19, 2013 - Received Offer Letter fr. chosen school
  July 07, 2013 - Paid 1st sem tuition fee and Single 2-year OSHC Payment
  July 22, 2013 - CoE Received
  September 05, 2013 - Visa application lodged
  September 10, 2013 - Medical Examination done at NHSI Makati
  November 07, 2013 - VISA GRANT effective Nov. 6, 2013.
• janinlee Sydney
  Posts: 289Member
  Joined: Oct 10, 2013

  November 2013

  @janinlee hi janin...pareho kau ng kasama namin dito sa bahay dala nila yong dalawa nila na anak...pareho sila aged care mag asawa.....sana mag aged care rin kau para madali makakita ng trabaho.....sa melbourne din ba kao pamilya?

  hi po! Bachelor of Nursing po kukunin ko. Sa Mittagong, NSW po kami ni hubby kasi nandon na rin mga relatives nya.. wala pa po kaming kiddos..
  

  SVP Subclass 573 with dependent
  January 2014- arrived Australia
  March 2014- Classes start
  December 2015- finished uni.
  December 2015- Lodged subclass 485 visa, Medical exams cleared.
  February 2016- 485 Visa Granted
  March 2016- skills assessment application submitted
  May 4 2016- positive skills assessment
  May 16 2016- Lodged EOI (60 points)
  May 24 2016- ITA subclass 189
  June 4 2016- lodged subclass 189
  June 14 2016- CO allocation (team Adelaide)
  ***********waiting for the golden GRANT*********

  To God be the glory!!
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  November 2013

  @janinlee ....hi janin....sa NSW pala kau....anyway good luck...we will just support each other through this forum...ilan na rin kami dito sa melbourne na mga couples....

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• Pattycorky Mandaluyong
  Posts: 49Member
  Joined: Nov 01, 2013

  November 2013

  @Pattycorky I'll surely be praying for you and everyone who's aspiring to start a life in the land down under. Keri yan!

  Thank u soooo much po..
  :x

  Subclass 573 Associate Degree
  Bound for Perth by January... Fingers crossed!!!
  June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (R-9,L-8.5,S-8,W-6.5 OBS-8)
  Oct 22, 2013 - submitted docs for assessment
  Oct 30, 2013 - filled out school application
  May 15, 2014 - received revised offer letter from Polytechnic West
  June 5, 2014 - paid tuition fee
  June 18, 2014 - received Coe, requested for Confirmation of placement for my son
  June 23, 2014 - received CoP for my 5yo son
• Born Mandaluyong
  Posts: 106Member
  Joined: Sep 08, 2013

  November 2013

  How ling usually ang timeline for visa application? Especially po sa 575?
• dnoblec Quezon City
  Posts: 66Member
  Joined: Jul 17, 2012

  November 2013

  Wala parin sumasagot or pumapansin sa question ko hanggang ngayon. 
  
  Kung package course ang kukunin ko, English plus masters, sabay ko bang babayaran yung English plus 1 sem tuition o english lang muna?
  
• acelechi15 Woolloongabba
  Posts: 134Member
  Joined: Jul 29, 2013

  November 2013

  Hi approved na ba ang visa nyo?
• Siopao23 North Ryde
  Posts: 759Member
  Joined: Apr 19, 2013

  November 2013

  @dnoblec Alam ko Yung english plus 1 sem tuition

  "IF YOU ASK ANYTHING IN MY NAME, I WILL DO IT".

  John 14:14

  Loving Lord!The Scripture says that You are aware of all our needs, even before we ask You. So I come to You and place this request at Your loving hands.You know how desperate I am for getting the Visa. My soul has become weary and anxious over this delay in getting the visa .O Lord! Speak in the hearts of the concerned officials, grant me favour in their eyes and help me to get my visa on time so that my purpose is fulfilled. Perfect everything for me my Master. I wait at Your feet and trust in You to make this possible. I know that You will do it for You will never let Your children down. I thank You for listening to my plea! To You alone be all honour and glory. In the sweet name of Jesus I pray.Amen.
• Siopao23 North Ryde
  Posts: 759Member
  Joined: Apr 19, 2013

  November 2013

  Wala parin sumasagot or pumapansin sa question ko hanggang ngayon. 
  
  Kung package course ang kukunin ko, English plus masters, sabay ko bang babayaran yung English plus 1 sem tuition o english lang muna?
  

  
  Pero wag mo ako quote depende sa school yan. I message mo yung school kung pwede yung english muna
  
  

  "IF YOU ASK ANYTHING IN MY NAME, I WILL DO IT".

  John 14:14

  Loving Lord!The Scripture says that You are aware of all our needs, even before we ask You. So I come to You and place this request at Your loving hands.You know how desperate I am for getting the Visa. My soul has become weary and anxious over this delay in getting the visa .O Lord! Speak in the hearts of the concerned officials, grant me favour in their eyes and help me to get my visa on time so that my purpose is fulfilled. Perfect everything for me my Master. I wait at Your feet and trust in You to make this possible. I know that You will do it for You will never let Your children down. I thank You for listening to my plea! To You alone be all honour and glory. In the sweet name of Jesus I pray.Amen.
• aa777 Mandaluyong
  Posts: 37Member
  Joined: Jul 28, 2013

  November 2013

  may idea kayo kung pwede yung bank loan as show money sa canada ni loan?
• Pattycorky Mandaluyong
  Posts: 49Member
  Joined: Nov 01, 2013

  November 2013

  Wala parin sumasagot or pumapansin sa question ko hanggang ngayon. 
  
  Kung package course ang kukunin ko, English plus masters, sabay ko bang babayaran yung English plus 1 sem tuition o english lang muna?
  

  mas mganda cguro if u consult an agent from IDP or AMS. They can help u.

  Subclass 573 Associate Degree
  Bound for Perth by January... Fingers crossed!!!
  June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (R-9,L-8.5,S-8,W-6.5 OBS-8)
  Oct 22, 2013 - submitted docs for assessment
  Oct 30, 2013 - filled out school application
  May 15, 2014 - received revised offer letter from Polytechnic West
  June 5, 2014 - paid tuition fee
  June 18, 2014 - received Coe, requested for Confirmation of placement for my son
  June 23, 2014 - received CoP for my 5yo son
• Siopao23 North Ryde
  Posts: 759Member
  Joined: Apr 19, 2013

  November 2013

  may idea kayo kung pwede yung bank loan as show money sa canada ni loan?

  I think so as long as ma satisfy na may access ka sa funds

  "IF YOU ASK ANYTHING IN MY NAME, I WILL DO IT".

  John 14:14

  Loving Lord!The Scripture says that You are aware of all our needs, even before we ask You. So I come to You and place this request at Your loving hands.You know how desperate I am for getting the Visa. My soul has become weary and anxious over this delay in getting the visa .O Lord! Speak in the hearts of the concerned officials, grant me favour in their eyes and help me to get my visa on time so that my purpose is fulfilled. Perfect everything for me my Master. I wait at Your feet and trust in You to make this possible. I know that You will do it for You will never let Your children down. I thank You for listening to my plea! To You alone be all honour and glory. In the sweet name of Jesus I pray.Amen.
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  November 2013

  Wala parin sumasagot or pumapansin sa question ko hanggang ngayon. 
  
  Kung package course ang kukunin ko, English plus masters, sabay ko bang babayaran yung English plus 1 sem tuition o english lang muna?
  

  you can try checking with the institution itself...check from its website.....or make use of google....hope this helps...
  
  

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• markier87 Perth
  Posts: 492Member
  Joined: Sep 23, 2013

  November 2013 edited November 2013

  Hi all!
  
  I just received a message from my school's international office na pwede pala ako pumili nang OSHC provider kahit may exclusive provider kami. At least I can opt for a more affordable one. Write your OSHC provider as a comment please.
  
  Also,. I found this site that compares OSHC providers. Have a look. (https://www.oshcaustralia.com.au)
  
  Thanks

  Student Visa - Subclass 574 (SVP) with De Facto Partner
  Temporary Grad Visa - Subclass 485 with De Facto Partner
  Skilled - Permanent - Subclass 189/190 with De Facto Partner
  Australian Citizienship

  May 17, 2014 - IELTS Exam (Acad) (L, R, W, S)
  May 30, 2014 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-7.5) O- 8.0
  June 27, 2014 - Medicals at NHSI
  July 21, 2014 - Lodged at VFS Cebu
  July 22, 2014 - Received acknowledgment from Embassy
  July 23, 2014 - VISA GRANTED!
  July 30, 2014 - IED in Perth

  June 24, 2016 - Submitted WA OQU Assessment
  June 27, 2016 - Received WA OQU Assessment Results - Positive!
  Jan-Apr 2017 - Gather docs for Skills Assessment
  May 10, 2017 - Submitted VETASSESS Application (Online) CHEMIST - 234211
  May 17, 2017 - Got a call from VETASSESS for add'l docs
  May 18, 2017 - Submitted add'l docs requested
  May 26, 2017 - VETASSESS Results - POSITIVE (Chemist)
  Sept 27, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - S
  Sept 30, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - L,R,W
  Oct. 13, 2017 - IELTS Results - (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-9.0) Overall: 8.0

  Jan 24, 2019 - Lodged visa 485 (Post-Study Work Stream)
  Feb 01, 2019 - Visa 485 Medicals Done
  Mar 11, 2019 - EOI submitted for subclass 189 (85 pts) and 190 (90 pts)
  Mar 26, 2019 - CO requested docs (visa 485), Updated EOI - (95 pts)
  Apr 08, 2019 - CO requested additional docs (visa 485)
  Apr 11, 2019 - ITA received (visa 189)
  May 09, 2019 - Client Feedback sent (105 days since lodging 485)
  May 14, 2019 - Visa SC 485 refusal - SAD DAY
  May 17, 2019 - AAT appeal lodged online
  June 4, 2019 - Visa SC 189 lodged offshore, AAT appeal dropped
  June 12, 2019 - VA Blood test (medicals done)
  Jan 31, 2020 - SC 189 GRANTED (Direct)
  Feb 11, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for partner)
  Feb 12, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for me) - STILL WAITING
  Mar 25, 2021 - Interview and Test (partner)
  Apr 23, 2021 - Approved (partner)
  TBA - Pledging ceremony (partner)

                                "To God be the Glory"
  
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  November 2013

  Hi all!
  
  I just received a message from my school's international office na pwede pala ako pumili nang OSHC provider kahit may exclusive provider kami. At least I can opt for a more affordable one. Write your OSHC provider as a comment please.
  
  Also,. I found this site that compares OSHC providers. Have a look. (https://www.oshcaustralia.com.au)
  
  Thanks

  since we started here in 2010 our OSHC provider was already medibank....we are contented and happy with the services we have enjoyed from it...even when m y wife delivered our child last year, we spent not even a single amount...everything was covered by medibank.....
  

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• iheartoz Sydney
  Posts: 337Member
  Joined: Feb 12, 2013

  November 2013

  @robertramos in my opinion, i don't think your visit-to-work visa situation will affect your application in OZ. unless, of course, if you violated the visa conditions in Africa. but then, i assume na hindi naman, so, i guess, you'll be fine. and about your course of choice, i think, management is ok 'coz you have the relevant experience. besides, you will have the chance to justify it naman in one of the questions in the visa application form. so, make sure na lang na you explain it there the best way you can. hope this helps.
• pinay_ako Melbourne
  Posts: 15Member
  Joined: Oct 23, 2013

  November 2013

  arrived here in melby yesterday and hindi ko akaalin na sobrang lamig pa din:( kaya sa mga padating pa dala kau makapalkapal panlaban sa lamig kasi napakaunpredictable ng weather. Iniwan ko kasi mga winter clothes in favor sa mga summer clothes haysss

  subclass 573 November intake

  Oct.21 - Lodgement Date

  Oct.22 - Medical Notification from Embassy

  Oct.23 - Medical Done @ Nationwide Makati

  Oct.28 - VISA APPROVED

  Oct.29 - Received Docs From Air 21