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skilled application with defacto

quackquackquackquack MelbournePosts: 21Member
Hi!!
This forum has been very helpful for us and I thought I'd like to return the favor by sharing our visa application process.
My partner is the main applicant and has included me in her 190 application. Same sex defacto. We are currently working in SG. Determination and perseverance paid off after 11 months!! Visa granted!!! woooohoooo!!! Nothing is impossible, u just have to believe!!
Thank you!!!!

Timeline:
Database Administrator - 262111
Apr 6, 2013 - IELTS-British Council (LRS-8 W-7)
Aug 2, 2013 - ACS Positive Skill Assessment (Diploma Degree)
Aug 6, 2013 - Applied for Victoria SS
Aug 14/15 2013 - Victoria SS Approved/Lodged EOI (Visa 190) - 65pts
Oct 16, 2013 - NBI Fingerprinting at PH embassy in SG
Sept 12, 2013 - SkillSelect Visa 190 Invitation received
Sept 29, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
Nov 5, 2013 - CO Allocated; GSM Adelaide Team 6;addt'l docs required: SG COC/NBI/Evidence of Health/Went for Medical (Shaw Centre)
Nov 6, 2013 - Applied for SG COC
Nov 8, 2013 - No health examinations are required
Nov 9,2013 - Collected NBI in Ermita Manila/Uploaded to eVisa
Nov 27,2013 - Collected SG COC/Uploaded to eVisa
Dec 02, 2013 - Visa Granted!!!! IED: 07 Nov 2014

Partner is main applicant

Database Administrator - 262111
Apr 6, 2013 - IELTS-British Council (LRS-8 W-7)
Aug 2, 2013 - ACS Positive Skill Assessment (Diploma Degree)
Aug 6, 2013 - Applied for Victoria SS
Aug 14/15 2013 - Victoria SS Approved/Lodged EOI (Visa 190) - 65pts
Oct 16, 2013 - NBI Fingerprinting at PH embassy in SG
Sept 12, 2013 - SkillSelect Visa 190 Invitation received
Sept 29, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
Nov 5, 2013 - CO Allocated; GSM Adelaide Team 6;addt'l docs required: SG COC/NBI/Evidence of Health/Went for Medical (Shaw Centre)
Nov 6, 2013 - Applied for SG COC
Nov 8, 2013 - No health examinations are required
Nov 9,2013 - Collected NBI in Ermita Manila/Uploaded to eVisa
Nov 27,2013 - Collected SG COC/Uploaded to eVisa
Dec 02, 2013 - Visa Granted!!!! IED: 07 Nov 2014
Jul 08,2014 - Arrived in Melbourne, this is it!!

Woooohooooo!!!! Nothing is impossible with God!! Thank you! ;)

Comments

  • zoe_girlzoe_girl Davao City
    Posts: 164Member
    Joined: Jan 05, 2012
    Congratulations!!!

    10/10/13 - Submitted ACS Assessment application
    01/31/14 - received suitable result for job code 263212 ICT Support Engineer
    04/03/14 - IELTS registration
    04/24/14 - IELTS exam date.
    04/24/14 - IELTS Result: L7.5 R7 W6.5 S7.0
    07/02/14 - submitted EOI
    07/12/14 - submitted application for nomination for visa 489 SA
    08/25/14 - received the invitation to lodge 489 visa
    09/19/14 - planning to lodge 489 visa
    10/10/14 - lodge 489 visa
    12/10/14 - CO Allocated
    01/14/14 - medical exam
    02/03/14 - VISA 489 GRANTED!!! yey!

  • MakaylaMakayla Sydney
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Aug 05, 2012
    Hi quackquack,

    Just wondering kailan ang punta nyo sa Victoria? at saan balak nyong area tumira?

    Pareho kami ng qualification ng partner mo 262111, may papasukan na ba sya dito sa Victoria?

    MK
  • quackquackquackquack Melbourne
    Posts: 21Member
    Joined: Dec 03, 2013
    Hi MK,

    wla pa for now… kakalabas p lng kc ng grant and we're still in the midst of planning kung kelan kme migrate dyan. Probably by Oct 2014 pa, I think. So we still have time para mag ipon and maghanap ng work.

    What about you? since kelan ka pa nsa Victoria? Honestly medyo worried ung partner ko kc when she checked the job openings, sbe nya parang konti lng daw. Is that true?

    Partner is main applicant

    Database Administrator - 262111
    Apr 6, 2013 - IELTS-British Council (LRS-8 W-7)
    Aug 2, 2013 - ACS Positive Skill Assessment (Diploma Degree)
    Aug 6, 2013 - Applied for Victoria SS
    Aug 14/15 2013 - Victoria SS Approved/Lodged EOI (Visa 190) - 65pts
    Oct 16, 2013 - NBI Fingerprinting at PH embassy in SG
    Sept 12, 2013 - SkillSelect Visa 190 Invitation received
    Sept 29, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    Nov 5, 2013 - CO Allocated; GSM Adelaide Team 6;addt'l docs required: SG COC/NBI/Evidence of Health/Went for Medical (Shaw Centre)
    Nov 6, 2013 - Applied for SG COC
    Nov 8, 2013 - No health examinations are required
    Nov 9,2013 - Collected NBI in Ermita Manila/Uploaded to eVisa
    Nov 27,2013 - Collected SG COC/Uploaded to eVisa
    Dec 02, 2013 - Visa Granted!!!! IED: 07 Nov 2014
    Jul 08,2014 - Arrived in Melbourne, this is it!!

    Woooohooooo!!!! Nothing is impossible with God!! Thank you! ;)

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @quackquack congrats..

    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.. ;)

  • jenipet20jenipet20 Sydney
    Posts: 233Member
    Joined: Oct 18, 2012
    ask ko lang po yung statement from friends/relatives kailangan pa bang ipa-attest sa lawyer? thanks,, nagprepare na ko ng docs while waiting for NSW sponsorship. Merry Christmas to all...
  • quackquackquackquack Melbourne
    Posts: 21Member
    Joined: Dec 03, 2013
    hi jenipet20! yes lahat ng stat dec pina-notarize nmen :)
    Goodluck and merry christmas cyo! :D

    Partner is main applicant

    Database Administrator - 262111
    Apr 6, 2013 - IELTS-British Council (LRS-8 W-7)
    Aug 2, 2013 - ACS Positive Skill Assessment (Diploma Degree)
    Aug 6, 2013 - Applied for Victoria SS
    Aug 14/15 2013 - Victoria SS Approved/Lodged EOI (Visa 190) - 65pts
    Oct 16, 2013 - NBI Fingerprinting at PH embassy in SG
    Sept 12, 2013 - SkillSelect Visa 190 Invitation received
    Sept 29, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    Nov 5, 2013 - CO Allocated; GSM Adelaide Team 6;addt'l docs required: SG COC/NBI/Evidence of Health/Went for Medical (Shaw Centre)
    Nov 6, 2013 - Applied for SG COC
    Nov 8, 2013 - No health examinations are required
    Nov 9,2013 - Collected NBI in Ermita Manila/Uploaded to eVisa
    Nov 27,2013 - Collected SG COC/Uploaded to eVisa
    Dec 02, 2013 - Visa Granted!!!! IED: 07 Nov 2014
    Jul 08,2014 - Arrived in Melbourne, this is it!!

    Woooohooooo!!!! Nothing is impossible with God!! Thank you! ;)

  • jenipet20jenipet20 Sydney
    Posts: 233Member
    Joined: Oct 18, 2012
    @quackquack thank you...
  • MakaylaMakayla Sydney
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Aug 05, 2012
    @quackquack Hindi naman, madaming work dito sa Melbourne hwang lang masyadong pihikan sa umpisa and lalu na kung talagang in need yung specialize area mo. Ano ba yung line nung partner mo and you? Madami din mga headhunters I suggest na magmember sa mga agencies, kapag wala talaga magcasual casual muna hanggat makahanap ng permanent. Saan nyo balak dito sa Melbourne? may mga relatives or kakilala na kayo dito?

    MK
  • StidleyfiedStidleyfied Sydney
    Posts: 93Member
    Joined: Feb 11, 2014
    hi @quackquack how many statements from friends and family did you provide?
  • lester_lugtulester_lugtu Melbourne
    Posts: 159Member
    Joined: Dec 06, 2013
    Hi Stidleyfield,

    Mine too is a granted visa from a defacto same sex relationship. I jst provided affidavit from my two friends, and stat dec naman from his 2 friends in aussie na lahat sila knows ang relationship namin. Hnd nako ngpagawa from my family kasi hnd pa alam samin o sa pamilya nya.

    Hope this help!
  • StidleyfiedStidleyfied Sydney
    Posts: 93Member
    Joined: Feb 11, 2014
    @lester_lugtu thanks for replying. i have a few questions if you don't mind. ano pa mga documents pinakita nyo? enough na kaya 10 pics with family and friends? did you write your own letter dn? sorry daming tanong. :)
  • jenipet20jenipet20 Sydney
    Posts: 233Member
    Joined: Oct 18, 2012
    saka pano po yung emails or chat conversation nyo? san nyo pinatranslate?
  • lester_lugtulester_lugtu Melbourne
    Posts: 159Member
    Joined: Dec 06, 2013
    Stidleyfied,

    Need ng financial evidence, joint bank account is very strong. Pero hnd kmi nka-acquire nun kc nand2 n sya nun at aq nsa pinas pa, pucha nilapitan ko halos lahat ng bangko makiusap lng ayaw tlga. Well, ung remittance receipt ng pnddala nya skn ang nging financial evidence ko. With pictures, kht ilang kaya mo gawin. Basta pagsamahin mo sa isang document lang then lagyan mo ng caption. At oo ngpgwa dn aq ng affidavit about our same sex relationship, db ang hirap nun sa pagpapanotaryo. Jijiji. Sya nmn stat dec.

    Jenipet20,
    Wla kmi pinasa na emails o chat conversation. Nagtyaga kami mgpadala ng sulat by post! Jijiji. I think that's the best effort na nagawa ko. Jijiji

    Anyway, send me ur email ad, send ko sa inyo complete details ng gnwa ko.

    Thanks.
  • StidleyfiedStidleyfied Sydney
    Posts: 93Member
    Joined: Feb 11, 2014
    @lester_lugtu thanks sa reply. PM kita :)
  • andrew_bonnandrew_bonn Sydney
    Posts: 42Member
    Joined: Mar 01, 2014
    edited May 2014
    Tanong lang po sa cost ng visa sa mga nakapag lodge na including their spouse and dependent child for visa 189. Nabasa ko po sa immigration site ung cost: http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx. Sa akin pong pagkakaintindi at pagbabasa eto po ang cost ng visa for me, my wife and one dependent child:

    Me as Principal Applicant: $3520
    Wife: $1760
    1 Dependent child: $880

    Ang tanong ko lang po is ung nakalagay po duon na Second Instalment na may additional $4885 if my wife for example does not have functional english. Ibig sabihin po na nuon para hindi na kami ma charge ng 2nd Instalment na $4485, kelangan mag take din ng IELTS ang aking wife? Salamat po.

    ANZSCO 261313
    Apr 05, 2014 - took IELTS in IDP
    Apr 22, 2014 - received IELTS result(Overall AVG 7.5)
    May 03, 2014 - Submitted ACS
    Jun 11, 2014 - Received ACS result(suitable) deducted 2 yrs
    Jun 12, 2014 - Submitted EOI(Visa 189 with 65pts)
    Jun 23, 2014 - Receive invitation for visa 189
    Jul 31,2014 - Sent NBI Form to Phil for Clearance via DHL.
    Aug 15, 2014 - Lodged Visa 189. Frontload some documents.
    Oct 04, 2014 - Finished medicals
    October 23, 2014 CO assigned Team 02 GSM Adelaide
    Nov 06, 2014 - uploaded Singapore COC
    Nov 13, 2014 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord!

  • quackquackquackquack Melbourne
    Posts: 21Member
    Joined: Dec 03, 2013
    Hi Andrew,

    Sorry for the late reply. Yes tama ang pagkakaintindi mo. Wife has to take ielts and she has to have a band score of 4.5 if I'm not wrong. I took ielts and it was also lodged in my application. There is however another alternative, wife can ask her school for a certificate stating that the subjects taken where taught in english. Check this link for more details:

    http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1119.pdf
    on page 16, i think..

    Goodluck po!



    Partner is main applicant

    Database Administrator - 262111
    Apr 6, 2013 - IELTS-British Council (LRS-8 W-7)
    Aug 2, 2013 - ACS Positive Skill Assessment (Diploma Degree)
    Aug 6, 2013 - Applied for Victoria SS
    Aug 14/15 2013 - Victoria SS Approved/Lodged EOI (Visa 190) - 65pts
    Oct 16, 2013 - NBI Fingerprinting at PH embassy in SG
    Sept 12, 2013 - SkillSelect Visa 190 Invitation received
    Sept 29, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    Nov 5, 2013 - CO Allocated; GSM Adelaide Team 6;addt'l docs required: SG COC/NBI/Evidence of Health/Went for Medical (Shaw Centre)
    Nov 6, 2013 - Applied for SG COC
    Nov 8, 2013 - No health examinations are required
    Nov 9,2013 - Collected NBI in Ermita Manila/Uploaded to eVisa
    Nov 27,2013 - Collected SG COC/Uploaded to eVisa
    Dec 02, 2013 - Visa Granted!!!! IED: 07 Nov 2014
    Jul 08,2014 - Arrived in Melbourne, this is it!!

    Woooohooooo!!!! Nothing is impossible with God!! Thank you! ;)

  • nessness Kuala Lumpur
    Posts: 19Member
    Joined: Apr 04, 2014
    @lester_lugtu hello :-) If its okay pwede din po ba makahingi ng mga sample documents na pinasa nyo. Any sample letter ng friends nyo. Thank you so much.

    My email address: [email protected]

    ANZSCO 261112 Systems Analyst [Visa 190 and 489]

    01 JULY 2014 - POSITIVE ACS ASSESSMENT
    24 MARCH 2015- IELTS GT EXAM
    03 JULY 2015 - SUBMITTED EOI FOR VISA 190 (60PTS)
    25 AUGUST 2015 - SUBMITTED EOI FOR VISA 489 (65PTS)

  • danz1213danz1213 Bangkok
    Posts: 135Member
    Joined: May 24, 2014
    Same here po with @ness, especially yung statutory declaration and written declaration form family/friends. thanks ng marmi.

    email: [email protected]

    May 2014 -- Ielts 1st Take (Philippines)
    -- L-8, R-7.5, W=6, S=7.5
    July 2014 -- IELTS Remarking result W>6.5 (short paren aw)
    Sept 2014 -- Submitted CDR to EA
    Jan 2014 -- Rcv Positive Skill Assessment )Telecom Network Engineer
    Apr 2016 -- Pursue OZ Dream! IELTS 2nd Take (Bangkok)
    -- L=8.5, R=7.5, W=6.5, S=8
    Jun 2016 -- IELTS Remarking W>7.0 (Thank God!)
    Aug 17, 2016 -- Resubmitted CDR (65pts)
    Aug 22, 2016 -- Rcv ITA
    Oct 03, 2016 -- Lodged Visa 189 (frontloaded all except Medical Results)
    Oct 06, 2016 -- Medical at BNH Bangkok ]
    Oct 10, 2016 -- Wife Medical at St Lukes
    Oct 26, 2016 -- Direct Grant!!!! Umaapaw na luha mula sa buong pamilya!
    -- IED Sept 17, 2017
    Apr 2017 -- BIG MOVE MELBOURNE

    "NEVER GIVE UP… TRUST YOURSELF AND THE LORD, AND HIS PROPER TIMING!"

  • lester_lugtulester_lugtu Melbourne
    Posts: 159Member
    Joined: Dec 06, 2013
    @ness&;danz1213,

    there are 6 statements na pinasa ko:

    1. affidavit from me stating history of our relationship.
    2. affidavit from friend1 about our relationship.
    3. affidavit from friend2 about our relationship.
    4. stat dec from my partner stating history of our relationship.
    5. stat dec from friend3 about our relationship.
    6. stat dec from friend4 about our relationship.

    remember stat dec won't work kung gagawin mo sa Phils since hindi naman legal sa Pilipinas ang stat dec. pang-aussie lang ang stat dec form. affidavit is the right term. go to the atty, ask nyo ung format ng affidavit. friend1&2 are from Phils and friend3&4 are from Aussie.

    isulat nyo lang kung pano kayo nagkakilala, be specific sa dates and location and events dapat same kayo isusulat ng partner mo.

    hindi nako humingi ng affidavit from our family since same-sex relationship ang samin and they don't know. :)
  • nessness Kuala Lumpur
    Posts: 19Member
    Joined: Apr 04, 2014
    @lester_lugtu After a year ngayon lang po ako mag thank you sa pag answer ng questions ko. Thanks po. :)

    ANZSCO 261112 Systems Analyst [Visa 190 and 489]

    01 JULY 2014 - POSITIVE ACS ASSESSMENT
    24 MARCH 2015- IELTS GT EXAM
    03 JULY 2015 - SUBMITTED EOI FOR VISA 190 (60PTS)
    25 AUGUST 2015 - SUBMITTED EOI FOR VISA 489 (65PTS)

  • pidiong09pidiong09 Singapore
    Posts: 35Member
    Joined: Feb 13, 2017
    Hello po!

    May question po ako regarding dun sa affidavit/statutory declaration. Me and my partner are currently based here in SG. Do we need to notarize our affidavit here in SG or pwede sa Philippines? same with our friends? Concern lng kais nmin baka mag ka problem kami since sa pag kakaalam ko bawal ang same sex relationship here in SG.

    TIA!
  • pidiong09pidiong09 Singapore
    Posts: 35Member
    Joined: Feb 13, 2017
    @quackquack hello po! Nasa SG po ako at un partner ko, Regarding dun sa affidavit/Statutory Declaration na pinasa nio, dito nio rin ba sa SG pinanotarized or pwede rin sa pinas?
  • chicoyaceechicoyacee Cn
    Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2017
    Hello po, may tanong po ako regarding sa defacto visa kailangan po ba na annulled ako dito sa pinas bago i pursue ang defacto?
    Salamat
  • michaelguanzon_ustmichaelguanzon_ust Quezon City
    Posts: 68Member
    Joined: May 31, 2015
    Good day po! I'm planning to submit EOI na kasi 65 points na ako (Software Engineer). Ask ko lang po sana, is fiancé considered de facto? What if we don't have any joint account, and ang nakikita ko lang na pwede nming mging documents ay

    -OR/CR ng kotse namin na sa amin nakapangalan
    -aloooooot of pictures mula nagaaral pa kami including yung visit namin sa Australia w/my family
    -statement mula sa family and friends namin na andoon sa Australia pati dito sa Pinas

    Nakikitira lang kasi ako sa kanila ngayon with her family because most of my family members are already in AU and US pero we don't really consider it as live in kasi may bahay pa nman ako. Pwede na po kaya yang mga yan? Thank you so much for any advice! God bless everyone :)

    Apr 2013 - My girlfriend and I visited Australia for the 1st time as tourists & decided that migrating & working in this country is our dream! :)
    May 2014 - IELTS (S=6.5 / W=7 / R=7 / L=6)
    Oct 2016 - turned 25 years old + 3 years skilled level experience, applied for ACS Skills Assessment (positive result)
    Mar 2017 - PTE-A (S=74 / W=74 / R=70 / L=73)
    May 2017 - Proposed to my girlfriend & submitted our EOI (189=60 pts, 190=65pts)
    Apr 2018 - 5 years skilled level experience
    Jun 2018 - PTE-A (S=90 / W=77 / R=81 / L=86)
    Jul 2018 - PTE-A (S=90 / W=76 / R=71 / L=78)
    Aug 8, 2018 - PTE-A (S=90 / W=85 / R=84 / L=82)
    Aug 10, 2018 - Updated our EOI (189=75 pts, 190=80pts)
    Sep 11, 2018 - Invitation Received (subclass 189)
    Sep 23, 2018 - Lodged Visa
    Dec 5, 2018 - DIRECT GRANT!!! (God is TRULY GOOD)
    Feb 2019 - BM (Hopefully ^_^)
    .
    .
    May 2020 - Our Dream Wedding :)

    Let's keep on dreaming! But don't forget to add goals and work hard :)

    "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)

  • Xiaomau82Xiaomau82 Singapore
    Posts: 1,877Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2014

    Good day po! I'm planning to submit EOI na kasi 65 points na ako (Software Engineer). Ask ko lang po sana, is fiancé considered de facto? What if we don't have any joint account, and ang nakikita ko lang na pwede nming mging documents ay



    -OR/CR ng kotse namin na sa amin nakapangalan

    -aloooooot of pictures mula nagaaral pa kami including yung visit namin sa Australia w/my family

    -statement mula sa family and friends namin na andoon sa Australia pati dito sa Pinas



    Nakikitira lang kasi ako sa kanila ngayon with her family because most of my family members are already in AU and US pero we don't really consider it as live in kasi may bahay pa nman ako. Pwede na po kaya yang mga yan? Thank you so much for any advice! God bless everyone :)

    based sa regulation, u need to address the following:
    1. financial aspect of the relationshp
    2. The nature of the household
    3. Social aspects of the relationship
    4. The nature of the commitment

    if u have enough evidence to address #1 then ok na un without joint account. pero depende pa din sa case officer. mas madali kung may marriage cert. wala ng additioanl requirements. less hassle.
  • michaelguanzon_ustmichaelguanzon_ust Quezon City
    Posts: 68Member
    Joined: May 31, 2015
    @Xiaomau82 thank you so much! saan mo po nakita yang rules and regulation na nabanggit mo? pwede po pasend ng link dito para maexplore ko din and from their, makakuha ako ng idea kung ano mga next items na need iresearch. sensya na po wala pa ako idea, magsstart palang ako sa EOI kasi ngayon lang nakapasa sa English test :)

    Apr 2013 - My girlfriend and I visited Australia for the 1st time as tourists & decided that migrating & working in this country is our dream! :)
    May 2014 - IELTS (S=6.5 / W=7 / R=7 / L=6)
    Oct 2016 - turned 25 years old + 3 years skilled level experience, applied for ACS Skills Assessment (positive result)
    Mar 2017 - PTE-A (S=74 / W=74 / R=70 / L=73)
    May 2017 - Proposed to my girlfriend & submitted our EOI (189=60 pts, 190=65pts)
    Apr 2018 - 5 years skilled level experience
    Jun 2018 - PTE-A (S=90 / W=77 / R=81 / L=86)
    Jul 2018 - PTE-A (S=90 / W=76 / R=71 / L=78)
    Aug 8, 2018 - PTE-A (S=90 / W=85 / R=84 / L=82)
    Aug 10, 2018 - Updated our EOI (189=75 pts, 190=80pts)
    Sep 11, 2018 - Invitation Received (subclass 189)
    Sep 23, 2018 - Lodged Visa
    Dec 5, 2018 - DIRECT GRANT!!! (God is TRULY GOOD)
    Feb 2019 - BM (Hopefully ^_^)
    .
    .
    May 2020 - Our Dream Wedding :)

    Let's keep on dreaming! But don't forget to add goals and work hard :)

    "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)

  • MayoMayMayoMay Posts: 280Member
    Joined: May 25, 2016

    Good day po! I'm planning to submit EOI na kasi 65 points na ako (Software Engineer). Ask ko lang po sana, is fiancé considered de facto? What if we don't have any joint account, and ang nakikita ko lang na pwede nming mging documents ay



    -OR/CR ng kotse namin na sa amin nakapangalan

    -aloooooot of pictures mula nagaaral pa kami including yung visit namin sa Australia w/my family

    -statement mula sa family and friends namin na andoon sa Australia pati dito sa Pinas



    Nakikitira lang kasi ako sa kanila ngayon with her family because most of my family members are already in AU and US pero we don't really consider it as live in kasi may bahay pa nman ako. Pwede na po kaya yang mga yan? Thank you so much for any advice! God bless everyone :)

    hi michael, same sa amin po. but luckily nagwork naman and granted. initially filed as Defacto pero since mahina proof ang ilang months na live in, nag changed kami to engaged. since sakto na nagpropose si partner. and di pa kami nakapag file ng visa nung time na un. nag alangan kami sa engaged kasi mdaming need ata proof. joint account is isa sa maganda sana proof. so kahit na ilang months palang ung inopen namin joint account, sinama na namin sa proof. tapos nag add na lang kami ng contract ng booking sa reception, sa jwelry shop for the ring, pictures ng engagement, reservation sa caterer... mostly mga 1k-5k na booking fee lang un eh. para lang mapakita na may plan talaga to get married soon. tapos more pictures in chronological order tapos per category. naka screen capture from facebook, instgram and other social media accounts, mga messages sa fb/text message/ call logs lahat ng history na pwede makuha, per year mas maganda. give ka mga 5-10 samples.. tapos mga plane tickets, hotel bookings, mga previous trips.. pictures or souvenirs.. lahat na.. parang scrap book na.. or gawan mo ng table of contents. kung di kaya sa isang document, kasi may limit lang size para maupload sya, pahiwahiwalayin mo. per category. halimbawa, Date/Travel/with each family/ etc.. as in lahat ng pwede. ok lang un.. all out na para lang maproof na genuine. then pinakaimportante ang statutory ng love story nyo. tig isa kayo.. based sa kung ano alam mo..at alam nya.. kelan nagstart till now. ano plan nyo sa future and stuff. then hingan mo friends mo, immediate family members and relatives. nakanotorize din sya. scan and upload. basta be honest lang...para walang maging problema.. tapos mga bank statement nyo pareho if meron, saka any documents or bills na naka address sa inyo, contract ng bahay or properties or ung sa car. etc.. :-)

    ICT Support Engineer (As Dependent)
    ANZSCO: 263212 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 10 pts || Work Exp: 5 pts || English: __pts || TOTAL: __pts

    **Analyst Programmer (Partner - main applicant)
    ANZSCO: 261311 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 10 pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 65 pts

    05.23.2016: Started researching about the process
    05.25.2016: Joined Pinoy AU forum and contacted colleagues who are already in AU for further assistance
    05.30.2016: Registered via online for a Debit Visa account in – Unionbank
    06.21.2016: Scanned all notarized documents
    06.25.2016: Uploaded all documents in ACS Site
    06.30.2016: Paid the ACS Fee and submitted it.
    07.11.2016: Received an email from ACS. Not qualified for Software Engineer (261313), recommended to use ICT Support Engineer (263212) instead
    07.21.2016: Paid the additional 200 AUD for the suggested ANZSCO 263212 (ICT Support Engineer)
    07.22.2016: Received the ACS Result - AQF Diploma, Major in Computing - 5yrs deducted / 3 yrs up to Present for the work experience)
    07.26.2016: Start of PTE test review
    07.29.2016: Partner's ACS Result - AQF Bachelor Degree (4yrs deducted / 5yrs up to Present for the work experience)
    08.30.2016: Took PTE exam / Processed NBI Clearance (with Hit)
    09.03.2016: Partner got positive PTE Result (L=79/R=85/S=72/W=90)
    09.05.2016: Lodged EOI (189)
    09.08.2016: Got our NBI Clearance...finally...
    09.15.2016: Received CEMI request
    09.28.2016: Partner got his ITA!!! (12:20am AU)
    10.10.2016: Completed Medical Exam - no action required
    11.22.2016: Visa lodged (frontloaded all docs)
    11.30.2016: CO asked for Payslip & ITR for 2011-2013
    12.16.2016: Uploaded the payslips & ITRs for 2011-2013
    02.03.2017: Golden email received!!! Thank you Lord!!
    03.24.2017: Attended the Pre-Departure Seminar (CFO Office)
    06.17.2017: Initial entry in Sydney last June 17-21, 2017
    01.14.2018: Hubby's big move to Sydney (Job hunting in progress)
    02.25.2018: Wifey's big move to Sydney
    05.29.2018: Wifey's 1st day at work (Barangaroo area)
    07.17.2018: Wifey's last day of contract work
    10.13.2018: Moved from Sydney to Canberra
    10.15.2018: Hubby's 1st day at work (Greenway area)
    12.21.2018: Wifey got accepted to a 5 month contract work
    01.21.2019: Wifey's 1st day at work (Turner area)
    06.30.2019: Wifey got a permanent role offer

    "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - A Cinderella Story

  • michaelguanzon_ustmichaelguanzon_ust Quezon City
    Posts: 68Member
    Joined: May 31, 2015
    @MayoMay
    MayoMay said:

    Good day po! I'm planning to submit EOI na kasi 65 points na ako (Software Engineer). Ask ko lang po sana, is fiancé considered de facto? What if we don't have any joint account, and ang nakikita ko lang na pwede nming mging documents ay



    -OR/CR ng kotse namin na sa amin nakapangalan

    -aloooooot of pictures mula nagaaral pa kami including yung visit namin sa Australia w/my family

    -statement mula sa family and friends namin na andoon sa Australia pati dito sa Pinas



    Nakikitira lang kasi ako sa kanila ngayon with her family because most of my family members are already in AU and US pero we don't really consider it as live in kasi may bahay pa nman ako. Pwede na po kaya yang mga yan? Thank you so much for any advice! God bless everyone :)

    hi michael, same sa amin po. but luckily nagwork naman and granted. initially filed as Defacto pero since mahina proof ang ilang months na live in, nag changed kami to engaged. since sakto na nagpropose si partner. and di pa kami nakapag file ng visa nung time na un. nag alangan kami sa engaged kasi mdaming need ata proof. joint account is isa sa maganda sana proof. so kahit na ilang months palang ung inopen namin joint account, sinama na namin sa proof. tapos nag add na lang kami ng contract ng booking sa reception, sa jwelry shop for the ring, pictures ng engagement, reservation sa caterer... mostly mga 1k-5k na booking fee lang un eh. para lang mapakita na may plan talaga to get married soon. tapos more pictures in chronological order tapos per category. naka screen capture from facebook, instgram and other social media accounts, mga messages sa fb/text message/ call logs lahat ng history na pwede makuha, per year mas maganda. give ka mga 5-10 samples.. tapos mga plane tickets, hotel bookings, mga previous trips.. pictures or souvenirs.. lahat na.. parang scrap book na.. or gawan mo ng table of contents. kung di kaya sa isang document, kasi may limit lang size para maupload sya, pahiwahiwalayin mo. per category. halimbawa, Date/Travel/with each family/ etc.. as in lahat ng pwede. ok lang un.. all out na para lang maproof na genuine. then pinakaimportante ang statutory ng love story nyo. tig isa kayo.. based sa kung ano alam mo..at alam nya.. kelan nagstart till now. ano plan nyo sa future and stuff. then hingan mo friends mo, immediate family members and relatives. nakanotorize din sya. scan and upload. basta be honest lang...para walang maging problema.. tapos mga bank statement nyo pareho if meron, saka any documents or bills na naka address sa inyo, contract ng bahay or properties or ung sa car. etc.. :-)

    supeeeeer thank you po! napaka laking tulong ng reply mo. i'll consider all of those and hopefully mging positive din ang results namin. I'm planning to propose this May 2017. sana talaga igrant ni God for our dreams :) thanks po ulit and God bless :)

    Apr 2013 - My girlfriend and I visited Australia for the 1st time as tourists & decided that migrating & working in this country is our dream! :)
    May 2014 - IELTS (S=6.5 / W=7 / R=7 / L=6)
    Oct 2016 - turned 25 years old + 3 years skilled level experience, applied for ACS Skills Assessment (positive result)
    Mar 2017 - PTE-A (S=74 / W=74 / R=70 / L=73)
    May 2017 - Proposed to my girlfriend & submitted our EOI (189=60 pts, 190=65pts)
    Apr 2018 - 5 years skilled level experience
    Jun 2018 - PTE-A (S=90 / W=77 / R=81 / L=86)
    Jul 2018 - PTE-A (S=90 / W=76 / R=71 / L=78)
    Aug 8, 2018 - PTE-A (S=90 / W=85 / R=84 / L=82)
    Aug 10, 2018 - Updated our EOI (189=75 pts, 190=80pts)
    Sep 11, 2018 - Invitation Received (subclass 189)
    Sep 23, 2018 - Lodged Visa
    Dec 5, 2018 - DIRECT GRANT!!! (God is TRULY GOOD)
    Feb 2019 - BM (Hopefully ^_^)
    .
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    May 2020 - Our Dream Wedding :)

    Let's keep on dreaming! But don't forget to add goals and work hard :)

    "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)

  • MayoMayMayoMay Posts: 280Member
    Joined: May 25, 2016
    no worries po happy to help :-) been there, done that. 6 months of preparations, 2months of waiting ng grant and olah God is good. sana kayo din maging successful ang application. :-)

    ICT Support Engineer (As Dependent)
    ANZSCO: 263212 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 10 pts || Work Exp: 5 pts || English: __pts || TOTAL: __pts

    **Analyst Programmer (Partner - main applicant)
    ANZSCO: 261311 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 10 pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 65 pts

    05.23.2016: Started researching about the process
    05.25.2016: Joined Pinoy AU forum and contacted colleagues who are already in AU for further assistance
    05.30.2016: Registered via online for a Debit Visa account in – Unionbank
    06.21.2016: Scanned all notarized documents
    06.25.2016: Uploaded all documents in ACS Site
    06.30.2016: Paid the ACS Fee and submitted it.
    07.11.2016: Received an email from ACS. Not qualified for Software Engineer (261313), recommended to use ICT Support Engineer (263212) instead
    07.21.2016: Paid the additional 200 AUD for the suggested ANZSCO 263212 (ICT Support Engineer)
    07.22.2016: Received the ACS Result - AQF Diploma, Major in Computing - 5yrs deducted / 3 yrs up to Present for the work experience)
    07.26.2016: Start of PTE test review
    07.29.2016: Partner's ACS Result - AQF Bachelor Degree (4yrs deducted / 5yrs up to Present for the work experience)
    08.30.2016: Took PTE exam / Processed NBI Clearance (with Hit)
    09.03.2016: Partner got positive PTE Result (L=79/R=85/S=72/W=90)
    09.05.2016: Lodged EOI (189)
    09.08.2016: Got our NBI Clearance...finally...
    09.15.2016: Received CEMI request
    09.28.2016: Partner got his ITA!!! (12:20am AU)
    10.10.2016: Completed Medical Exam - no action required
    11.22.2016: Visa lodged (frontloaded all docs)
    11.30.2016: CO asked for Payslip & ITR for 2011-2013
    12.16.2016: Uploaded the payslips & ITRs for 2011-2013
    02.03.2017: Golden email received!!! Thank you Lord!!
    03.24.2017: Attended the Pre-Departure Seminar (CFO Office)
    06.17.2017: Initial entry in Sydney last June 17-21, 2017
    01.14.2018: Hubby's big move to Sydney (Job hunting in progress)
    02.25.2018: Wifey's big move to Sydney
    05.29.2018: Wifey's 1st day at work (Barangaroo area)
    07.17.2018: Wifey's last day of contract work
    10.13.2018: Moved from Sydney to Canberra
    10.15.2018: Hubby's 1st day at work (Greenway area)
    12.21.2018: Wifey got accepted to a 5 month contract work
    01.21.2019: Wifey's 1st day at work (Turner area)
    06.30.2019: Wifey got a permanent role offer

    "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - A Cinderella Story

  • KimBokJooKimBokJoo Makati
    Posts: 123Member
    Joined: Mar 09, 2017
    hello, I am also in the process of requesting from our friends ng statements, baka naman po meron kayong samples? Maraming salamat po..
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