Student Visa (Step by step)

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• dyoxieph Mandaue City
  Posts: 2Member
  Joined: May 18, 2014

  May 2014

  @danyan2001us

  @dyoxieph ..hello seph..ano inaaplyan mo..student visa or working visa? they're both temporary visa.....anyway pag student visa ang medical usually covers general, then urine test.....

  Hello. Student visa inaapply ko. Non-medical related
• ozdreamer0323 Timbuktu
  Posts: 154Member
  Joined: Feb 06, 2014

  May 2014

  @danyan2001us Nalalabuan lang ako kuya dan kasi yung consultant na nakausap ko na dating tga australian embassy ang sagot sa amin ay YES daw ....
• Siopao23 North Ryde
  Posts: 759Member
  Joined: Apr 19, 2013

  May 2014

  @danyan2001us Nalalabuan lang ako kuya dan kasi yung consultant na nakausap ko na dating tga australian embassy ang sagot sa amin ay YES daw ....

  Magulo talaga DIBP kahit mga immigration lawyers naiinis sa kanila

  "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

  May 2014

  @danyan2001us Nalalabuan lang ako kuya dan kasi yung consultant na nakausap ko na dating tga australian embassy ang sagot sa amin ay YES daw ....

  Mas ok na sundin na lang si danyan2001us

  "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.
• tinylicious2014 Bacolod
  Posts: 2Member
  Joined: May 18, 2014

  May 2014

  hello everyone.i'm new here.i just want to ask for a confirmation about what to use in ielts if you are applying for a student visa.is it academic or you is it okay to use general?i started reviewing ielts using the academic.i planned to take up diploma of nursing in tafe north by next year.ideas are well appreciated.TIA.
• amedina Sydney
  Posts: 311Member
  Joined: Sep 25, 2012

  May 2014

  @tinylicious2014 under academic test ang IELTS pag student visa.

  11/17/12: passed school application thru IDP * 12/4/12: received letter of offer (univ. of newcastle) * 12/12/12: credit application * 2/22/13: received new letter of offer * 2/26/13: paid deposit fee * 3/8/13: received COE and paid visa fee * 4/10/13: visa application thru IDP * 4/11/13: medical request from DIAC * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 4/19/13: SLEC uploaded my medicals * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 7/11/13: VISA GRANTED
• tinylicious2014 Bacolod
  Posts: 2Member
  Joined: May 18, 2014

  May 2014

  @amedina thank you sis
• zia Sydney
  Posts: 23Member
  Joined: Jul 25, 2013

  May 2014

  Hi po...Possible pa po bang makalipat ng uni ngayong july?im taking up cert3 aged care at di ko na po balak tapusin yung cert4..i aallow kaya po yun ng school ko?
• powmic23 Melbourne
  Posts: 114Member
  Joined: Apr 08, 2014

  May 2014

  Visa grant! God is good! all the time!
• chanel22 Sydney
  Posts: 22Member
  Joined: Mar 18, 2014

  May 2014

  Hello. Ask ko lang if ilang days sumagot ang embassy thru email? Thanks!
• amedina Sydney
  Posts: 311Member
  Joined: Sep 25, 2012

  May 2014

  @zia it depends on the policy of the university. Samin kasi, need to complete the 6 months of study first then pede lumipat ng uni. Just make sure you tell DIAC about it. Not sure what are the steps or process you need to do. Cheers.

  11/17/12: passed school application thru IDP * 12/4/12: received letter of offer (univ. of newcastle) * 12/12/12: credit application * 2/22/13: received new letter of offer * 2/26/13: paid deposit fee * 3/8/13: received COE and paid visa fee * 4/10/13: visa application thru IDP * 4/11/13: medical request from DIAC * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 4/19/13: SLEC uploaded my medicals * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 7/11/13: VISA GRANTED
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  May 2014

  @zia .....another point of consideration ng school is your reason from transferring to another institution....if they are not convinced of your reason then they would not allow you... That's their prerogative....

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• Siopao23 North Ryde
  Posts: 759Member
  Joined: Apr 19, 2013

  May 2014

  Visa grant! God is good! all the time!

  Congrats
  
  

  "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.
• tin1289 Sydney
  Posts: 96Member
  Joined: Feb 02, 2014

  May 2014

  Anyone there bound to UNE armidale??
• gie24 Sydney
  Posts: 1Member
  Joined: May 21, 2014

  May 2014

  hi, ask ko lang sana kung paano ko malalaman ung status ng student visa ko? mageemail b yung embassy o may letter lang cla naipapadala? thank you!
• lilsaint Sydney
  Posts: 27Member
  Joined: Apr 03, 2014

  May 2014

  @powmic23 hi. congrats! what subclass po yung visa mo?

  SUBCLASS 572 w/ de facto - for JULY 2014 (Sydney)

  September 2013 : Took IELTS
  October 2013 : IELTS results
  February 2014 : received school offer
  April 2014 (1st wk) : lodged our papers at the embassy
  April 16, 2014 : advised for Medical Exam
  April 22, 2014 : Medical Exam @ Nationwide
  April 22, 2014 : Additional Requirements from CO (evidence of funds and CoE)
  April 29, 2014 : Passed the add reqs for the evidence of funds
  May 12, 2014 : Passed add reqs - CoE
  June 2014 : VISA DENIED
  August 10, 2014: Relodged
  August 18, 2014: APPROVED
  Septemeber 4, 2014: Arrived at Sydney

  "With God, all things are possible." - Matthew 19:26
• powmic23 Melbourne
  Posts: 114Member
  Joined: Apr 08, 2014

  May 2014

  Anyone there bound to UNE armidale??

  Thanks po!

  @powmic23 hi. congrats! what subclass po yung visa mo?

  Thanks! 573 po
  
  
• lilsaint Sydney
  Posts: 27Member
  Joined: Apr 03, 2014

  May 2014

  @powmic23 wow. ang bilis po ng visa grant mo. meron ka po bang idea how much yung ticket phil-aussie(sydney)?

  SUBCLASS 572 w/ de facto - for JULY 2014 (Sydney)

  September 2013 : Took IELTS
  October 2013 : IELTS results
  February 2014 : received school offer
  April 2014 (1st wk) : lodged our papers at the embassy
  April 16, 2014 : advised for Medical Exam
  April 22, 2014 : Medical Exam @ Nationwide
  April 22, 2014 : Additional Requirements from CO (evidence of funds and CoE)
  April 29, 2014 : Passed the add reqs for the evidence of funds
  May 12, 2014 : Passed add reqs - CoE
  June 2014 : VISA DENIED
  August 10, 2014: Relodged
  August 18, 2014: APPROVED
  Septemeber 4, 2014: Arrived at Sydney

  "With God, all things are possible." - Matthew 19:26
• amedina Sydney
  Posts: 311Member
  Joined: Sep 25, 2012

  May 2014

  @gie24 Most of the time, ako nag eemail sa DIAC to know the status. Scripted email parati na re-receive ko. Pero they will just email you when they received your medicals and when the final decision has been made. Keep praying.

  11/17/12: passed school application thru IDP * 12/4/12: received letter of offer (univ. of newcastle) * 12/12/12: credit application * 2/22/13: received new letter of offer * 2/26/13: paid deposit fee * 3/8/13: received COE and paid visa fee * 4/10/13: visa application thru IDP * 4/11/13: medical request from DIAC * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 4/19/13: SLEC uploaded my medicals * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 7/11/13: VISA GRANTED
• powmic23 Melbourne
  Posts: 114Member
  Joined: Apr 08, 2014

  May 2014

  @powmic23 wow. ang bilis po ng visa grant mo. meron ka po bang idea how much yung ticket phil-aussie(sydney)?

  oo nga po e, buti nalang. nakaka pagod kasi maghintay. hehe. Wala po eh, pero peak season daw po ngayon kaya mahal magpa-book. parang nasa 30k+ ata yung nakita ko going to Melbourne, July 27 yung date. usually po ata nasa 20k ang average. not sure lang po.
  
• markier87 Perth
  Posts: 492Member
  Joined: Sep 23, 2013

  May 2014

  @powmic23 congrats! How many days po bago ngrant ang visa nyo?

  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"
  
• powmic23 Melbourne
  Posts: 114Member
  Joined: Apr 08, 2014

  May 2014

  @powmic23 congrats! How many days po bago ngrant ang visa nyo?

  Thanks! 10 days po. May 6 po ako nag lodge, May 16 po na grant
  
• markier87 Perth
  Posts: 492Member
  Joined: Sep 23, 2013

  May 2014

  @powmic23 bilis nga, sub-class 573 ka right? Did you had your medical exams before or after lodging?

  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"
  
• powmic23 Melbourne
  Posts: 114Member
  Joined: Apr 08, 2014

  May 2014

  @powmic23 bilis nga, sub-class 573 ka right? Did you had your medical exams before or after lodging?

  subclass 573 po, nagmedical po ako after lodging. May 6 po ako nag lodge, May 9 nagpamedical, tapos May 15 po naupload ng nationwide yung results sa embassy, tapos kinabukasan May 16 na grant na po.
  
  
• markier87 Perth
  Posts: 492Member
  Joined: Sep 23, 2013

  May 2014

  Wow that was indeed fast! Hopefully to experience that fast processing as well

  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"
  
• markmark Singapore
  Posts: 34Member
  Joined: Feb 01, 2014

  May 2014

  hello. tanong ko lang po kung certified, authenticated at verified (CAV) ng Ched yung Transcript na ipapasa sa Uni o valid din po yung notarised ng lawyer? salamat po.
• amedina Sydney
  Posts: 311Member
  Joined: Sep 25, 2012

  May 2014

  @markmark On my case, stamp/ seal/ notarised by the university lang kelangan for TOR. No need to be verified by Ched or lawyer. The uni that I'm studying now accepted this.

  11/17/12: passed school application thru IDP * 12/4/12: received letter of offer (univ. of newcastle) * 12/12/12: credit application * 2/22/13: received new letter of offer * 2/26/13: paid deposit fee * 3/8/13: received COE and paid visa fee * 4/10/13: visa application thru IDP * 4/11/13: medical request from DIAC * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 4/19/13: SLEC uploaded my medicals * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 7/11/13: VISA GRANTED
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  May 2014

  Additional info from Immigration News Australia:
  
  by November this year, may additional 2 language exams na pwede kukunin maliban sa IELTS, and these are the following:
  
  The Test of English Language
  Pearson Test of English Academia
  
  Read the whole news item here:
  
  http://origin.library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1106091886176-346/More+choice+in+visa+English+language+tests+#7c+The+Australian.pdf

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• VegeMate Cavite
  Posts: 43Member
  Joined: Jan 17, 2014

  May 2014

  Thanks @danyan2001us for the news!
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  May 2014

  @VegeMate ....no worries mate......

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010