I am very sorry for the long hiatus.
After receiving my husband's sponsorship refusal from Victoria last June 2011, I was truly discouraged and at loss... But Thank You Lord, we were finally able to lodge our 176 Visa application last December 6, 2011.
Here is our updated timeline:
September 3, 2011 - IELTS Retake
September 16, 2011 - IELTS Result (R-6, W-6.5, L-6.5, S-7)
October 6, 2011 - Victoria Sponsorship Application (2nd try)
November 23, 2011 - Received Approved Victoria Sponsorship Application
December 6, 2011 - Lodged 176 Visa Application
Still waiting for updates from DIAC, hopefully will be CO allocated by January 2012.
Merry Christmas to all :)
Cheers mate!
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
State Sponsorship Denied!
After almost 4 months of waiting, we finally received the email decision from Victoria.
And it was BAD news! :(
The email went on like this:
Dear _______,
Thank you for your application for Victorian Government sponsorship under the 176 - Sponsored visa scheme.
Following a review of the information you have provided to the Skilled and Business Migration Program, we regret to inform you that the Victorian Government is not in a position to sponsor you under the 176 - Sponsored visa scheme.
Under the Victorian Government’s program, sponsorship is offered to skilled migrants whose skills and experience are in high demand in the Victorian labour market at the time of assessment. High demand may mean those skilled migrants whose skill sets are hard to come by or are rare and unusual.
During the assessment process the Victorian Government consults with industry representatives in Victoria to determine the demand for an applicant’s qualifications, skills and experience, and whether they have high prospects for employment in their field.
All decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
While your occupation meets the eligibility criteria to be considered for state sponsorship, there is not sufficiently high demand for your skills and experience to offer sponsorship at this time.
Refer to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website for alternative visa pathways: http://www.immi.gov.au/.
So that was it!
We really felt bad, but we have to proceed to plan B now since we can no longer qualify for the 176 visa.
Plan B is to apply for 175 visa following the post July 1 guidelines.
So til here for now, will post details soon.
Cheers mate!
And it was BAD news! :(
The email went on like this:
Dear _______,
Thank you for your application for Victorian Government sponsorship under the 176 - Sponsored visa scheme.
Following a review of the information you have provided to the Skilled and Business Migration Program, we regret to inform you that the Victorian Government is not in a position to sponsor you under the 176 - Sponsored visa scheme.
Under the Victorian Government’s program, sponsorship is offered to skilled migrants whose skills and experience are in high demand in the Victorian labour market at the time of assessment. High demand may mean those skilled migrants whose skill sets are hard to come by or are rare and unusual.
During the assessment process the Victorian Government consults with industry representatives in Victoria to determine the demand for an applicant’s qualifications, skills and experience, and whether they have high prospects for employment in their field.
All decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
While your occupation meets the eligibility criteria to be considered for state sponsorship, there is not sufficiently high demand for your skills and experience to offer sponsorship at this time.
Refer to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website for alternative visa pathways: http://www.immi.gov.au/.
So that was it!
We really felt bad, but we have to proceed to plan B now since we can no longer qualify for the 176 visa.
Plan B is to apply for 175 visa following the post July 1 guidelines.
So til here for now, will post details soon.
Cheers mate!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
New SOL effective July 1, 2011
Oh dear, I just learned today from the fil-Aus forum that a new SOL will take effect come July 1, 2011.
The migration process is clearly being streamlined. Hopefully, all of us hopefulls will get to lodge SOON, before this can get any more complicated!
In summary, 4 skills will be removed from the new SOL while 12 skills will be addedd. Check it out now!
Cheers mate!
The migration process is clearly being streamlined. Hopefully, all of us hopefulls will get to lodge SOON, before this can get any more complicated!
In summary, 4 skills will be removed from the new SOL while 12 skills will be addedd. Check it out now!
Cheers mate!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Vetassess Application
First hurdle to conquer is to get a positive skills assessment from Vetassess.
If you will go through the SOL, you will notice that across each skill, you will see the corresponding agency authorized to assess each skill's level and qualification. For hubby's skill, Anzsco code: 234111, Agricultural Consultant, Vetassess is responsible for skill's assessment. His application was lodged online last November 30, 2010. At that time, assessment fee was AU$ 500. You will find the updated fees here.
You will find the list of requirements here and FAQs here.
In our case, we submitted the following documents:
Average processing times is 10-12 weeks. However in our case, it is way way more than the average processing times. What I did was email vetassess for update on each month of delay. And thank God, success was our when our outcome was released. On the fifth month (May 16, 2011), that is! :(
How about you?? How long did your Vetassess assessment take? Share :)
Cheers mate!
If you will go through the SOL, you will notice that across each skill, you will see the corresponding agency authorized to assess each skill's level and qualification. For hubby's skill, Anzsco code: 234111, Agricultural Consultant, Vetassess is responsible for skill's assessment. His application was lodged online last November 30, 2010. At that time, assessment fee was AU$ 500. You will find the updated fees here.
You will find the list of requirements here and FAQs here.
In our case, we submitted the following documents:
- Passport identification page (photocopy)
- 2 pcs passport sized photos. These must be certified as true likeness of the applicant. You just need to paste it on a bond paper, type "This is to certify that the pictures in this page is a true likeness of myself." Print your name and sign. And have this document notarized. Request the notary to imprint his dryprint on each side of the photos.
- Employment Certificate
- Company Notice of Promotion (photocopy)
- Company Loyalty Award (photocopy)
- 1 payslip per year of service
- ITR per year of service (photocopy)
- Transcript of Records
- Diploma (photocopy)
Average processing times is 10-12 weeks. However in our case, it is way way more than the average processing times. What I did was email vetassess for update on each month of delay. And thank God, success was our when our outcome was released. On the fifth month (May 16, 2011), that is! :(
How about you?? How long did your Vetassess assessment take? Share :)
Cheers mate!
Our Case
To give you an idea of our case, I am posting below general information to serve as a guide to your application process. I wish to inform you that I can no longer offer any more details about my self and my family to preserve our privacy. Hope this will be of help..
Main applicant: Hubby
ANZSCO Code: 234 111
Skill: Agricultural Consultant
Visa Type: 176 (State Sponsored)
State: Victoria
Assessment authority: Vetassess
Timeline:
November 30, 2010 - lodged Vetassess online assessment
December 3, 2011 - Sent hard copies of all Vetassess supporting documents
December 7, 2011 - FedEx confirmed receipt by Vetassess
March 10, 2011 - lodged state sponsorship application online (Victoria)
March 22, 2011 - received reference # from Victoria SBMP
May 16, 2011 - Positive Outcome result from Vetassess (Yess!!)
May 23, 2011 - Start review for IELTS Exam
May 25, 2011 - Received hard copy of result from Vetassess
June 11, 2011 - Sit IELTS exam (General / BC administered)
Cheers mate!
Main applicant: Hubby
ANZSCO Code: 234 111
Skill: Agricultural Consultant
Visa Type: 176 (State Sponsored)
State: Victoria
Assessment authority: Vetassess
Timeline:
November 30, 2010 - lodged Vetassess online assessment
December 3, 2011 - Sent hard copies of all Vetassess supporting documents
December 7, 2011 - FedEx confirmed receipt by Vetassess
March 10, 2011 - lodged state sponsorship application online (Victoria)
March 22, 2011 - received reference # from Victoria SBMP
May 16, 2011 - Positive Outcome result from Vetassess (Yess!!)
May 23, 2011 - Start review for IELTS Exam
May 25, 2011 - Received hard copy of result from Vetassess
June 11, 2011 - Sit IELTS exam (General / BC administered)
Cheers mate!
Steps in Migrating
We originally wanted to migrate to Canada. However, in the recent years, they have implemented a lot of changes in their migration program. Including the integration of a skills shortlist, wherein only the skills on the list are allowed to apply for migration.
We checked out New Zealand, and then Australia. And after thorough deliberation, we were quite happy with the Australian migration program, plus the fact that my hubby's skill is in their shortage list.
The general steps in migrating to Australia are as follows:
first, visit the Australian immigration website here. You will find on this website all the possible migration options, visa eligibility and requirements;
next, you may now proceed to this page and download Booklet # 6. This booklet summarizes all the requirements for visa migration. Let me remind you to please read and understand #1 and #2 thoroughly and wholeheartedly;
next, After thorough understanding of the process based on #1 and #2, you will see that in order for you to qualify for migration, you need to pass their points test. This the Points test in effect from today until end of this month, June 30, 2011. For additional information, please refer to this. This point system will change come July 1, 2011, please refer to this new points system and FAQs;
lastly, once you assess yourself qualified to any of the visa options, you may now start with the requirements gathering, as this is a long, tedious and expensive process.
So those are the primary steps into the migration process. Let me tell you that it is a long and daunting task. BUT achievable. Don't be intimated by the seemingly complicated procedure, it is really easy for so long as you put your heart on it.
As most of my posts and situations are limited to our visa processing experience, such as the skill assessment process, territory sponsorship application, etc. Please feel free to shoot me a question if you find somethings unclear.
Cheers mate!
We checked out New Zealand, and then Australia. And after thorough deliberation, we were quite happy with the Australian migration program, plus the fact that my hubby's skill is in their shortage list.
The general steps in migrating to Australia are as follows:
first, visit the Australian immigration website here. You will find on this website all the possible migration options, visa eligibility and requirements;
next, you may now proceed to this page and download Booklet # 6. This booklet summarizes all the requirements for visa migration. Let me remind you to please read and understand #1 and #2 thoroughly and wholeheartedly;
next, After thorough understanding of the process based on #1 and #2, you will see that in order for you to qualify for migration, you need to pass their points test. This the Points test in effect from today until end of this month, June 30, 2011. For additional information, please refer to this. This point system will change come July 1, 2011, please refer to this new points system and FAQs;
lastly, once you assess yourself qualified to any of the visa options, you may now start with the requirements gathering, as this is a long, tedious and expensive process.
So those are the primary steps into the migration process. Let me tell you that it is a long and daunting task. BUT achievable. Don't be intimated by the seemingly complicated procedure, it is really easy for so long as you put your heart on it.
As most of my posts and situations are limited to our visa processing experience, such as the skill assessment process, territory sponsorship application, etc. Please feel free to shoot me a question if you find somethings unclear.
Cheers mate!
The story behind this blog....
This blog is in dedication to my family's dream to migrate and settle in Australia soon..
I have thought of writing this blog to chronicle the series of events we went through to realize our Australian dream. As early as now, I cannot tell yet if we will be granted the 176 visa that we are aiming for, but in God's grace and wisdom, we will try our best to do whatever we can to meet the requirements and finalize visa lodgement within this month.
I wish to tell all of you that I am not an expert in the migration field. We are just plain people following all the instructions that the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has provided for would-be migrants. If there are experienced migrants out there who have successfully lodged and migrated to Australia, your inputs are highly welcome to this blog.
I have searched high and low in the internet for blogs of this sort, which can be of guidance to would-be migrants like us. There are actually some forums I came across to, such as this filipino dominated forum and this british dominated site. They are very helpful sites and has helped us a lot in accomplishing some of our requirements.
In summary, I welcome you to my blog and let us help one another in accomplishing our dream. May this blog be of help to other would-be migrants like us.
Cheers mate!
I have thought of writing this blog to chronicle the series of events we went through to realize our Australian dream. As early as now, I cannot tell yet if we will be granted the 176 visa that we are aiming for, but in God's grace and wisdom, we will try our best to do whatever we can to meet the requirements and finalize visa lodgement within this month.
I wish to tell all of you that I am not an expert in the migration field. We are just plain people following all the instructions that the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has provided for would-be migrants. If there are experienced migrants out there who have successfully lodged and migrated to Australia, your inputs are highly welcome to this blog.
I have searched high and low in the internet for blogs of this sort, which can be of guidance to would-be migrants like us. There are actually some forums I came across to, such as this filipino dominated forum and this british dominated site. They are very helpful sites and has helped us a lot in accomplishing some of our requirements.
In summary, I welcome you to my blog and let us help one another in accomplishing our dream. May this blog be of help to other would-be migrants like us.
Cheers mate!
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