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Summary - State Sponsorship Requirements in prep for Visa 176
  • tamarind26tamarind26
    Posts: 49 2 Likes
    Repost. Boss aolee, please merge nalang po if there's a similar thread na.

    For the sake of those who are planning to take the same route as ours, I have listed the basic requirements under each state. I may have missed some but will appreciate if anyone can share their list and update it.


    VICTORIA STATE MIGRATION PLAN
    a) Positive Skill Assessment
    b) At least 6.0 IELTS score (unless specified on occupation)
    c) Current CV
    d) Passport Page with Photo & Details
    e) TOR, Certificates & License
    f) Victorian Sponsorship Declaration
    g) Fees - Free
    h) Timeline - 12 weeks or more

    SOUTH AUSTRALIA STATE MIGRATION PLAN
    a) Positive Skill Assessment
    b) At least 6.5 IELTS score (unless specified on occupation)
    c) Application Cover Sheet
    d) Passport Page with Photo & Details
    e) Employment Contracts in the last 2 yrs. (optional)
    f) Fees - Free
    g) Timeline - 8 weeks (Client tracking system)

    QUEENSLAND STATE MIGRATION PLAN
    a) Positive Skill Assessment
    b) At least 7.0 IELTS score
    c) Current CV
    d) Passport Page with Photo & Details
    e) Fees - Free
    f) Timeline - ???

    NEW SOUTH WALES STATE MIGRATION PLAN
    a) Positive Skill Assessment
    b) At least 7.0 IELTS score
    c) NSW Forms 1,2,3
    d) Current CV
    e) Employment References
    f) TOR & Certificates
    g) Contracts, payslips (optional)
    h) Passport Page with Photo & Details
    i) Fees - Aus$300
    j) Timeline - 3-4 weeks

    NORTHERN TERRITORY STATE MIGRATION PLAN
    a) Positive Skill Assessment
    b) At least 6.0 IELTS score (unless specified on occupation)
    c) Current CV
    d) Passport Page with Photo & Details
    e) Employment References
    f) Evidence of financial resources (in Aus Dollars) - mag open ng account sa ANZ-Manila?
    f) Fees - Free
    g) Timeline - 9 months

    WESTERN AUSTRALIA STATE MIGRATION PLAN
    a) Positive Skill Assessment
    b) At least 6.0 or 7.0 IELTS score (depends on occupation)
    c) Current CV & Academic Transcript of Records
    d) Apply Online
    e) Fees - Aud $200
    f) Timeline - 3-4 weeks
  • k_mavsk_mavs
    Posts: 712

    WESTERN AUSTRALIA STATE MIGRATION PLAN
    a) Positive Skill Assessment
    b) At least 6.0 or 7.0 IELTS score (depends on occupation)
    c) Current CV
    d) Apply Online
    e) Fees - Aud $200
    f) Timeline - ???

    @tamarind26 Pa add na rin po ng academic transcript
    “We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”
  • tamarind26tamarind26
    Posts: 49
    Inedit ko na po sa taas. Thanks @k_mavs.
  • faa317faa317
    Posts: 81
    hi po, ask lang po kung saan ba na belong ang canberra..
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004
    Posts: 2,977
    @faa317 - ACT
    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
    ..... currently in the US..... waiting for something..
  • mikaela01mikaela01
    Posts: 265
    question po about WA sponsorship, saan po nakikita ung IELTS requirement on different occupations? pwede po pa-post ng link.. thanks!
    29 May 2012 - lodged 176 online application
    (Civil Engineer 233211;WA State Sponsored)
    2 June 2012 - CO allocation
    6 June 2012 - PCC uploaded
    8 June 2012 - Medicals
    21 June 2012 - further medical results received
    25 June 2012 - Health requirements finalised
    27 June 2012 - Visa Granted!! To God be the glory!
    19 Aug 2012 - Landed in AU
    Believe in the power of prayers!
    **When challenges are so big that we feel our strength is not enough to carry them , keep on going. The extra mile is where the GRACE OF GOD begins.**
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004
    Posts: 2,977
    @mikaela01 - please try this link.. i cant see any specific ielts requirement per occupation for WA sponsorhip..
    http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/skilledmigration/Pages/StateSponsorshipcriteria.aspx
    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
    ..... currently in the US..... waiting for something..
  • faa317faa317
    Posts: 81
    @lock, thanks po..
  • MetaformMetaform
    Posts: 481
    Pa-dagdag na rin ng mga website where people can get the info and lodge their application

    VICTORIA
    Info: http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/visas-and-immigrating/state-sponsorship
    Online Application Site: http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/visas-and-immigrating/skilled-visas/skilled-sponsored-visa-subclass-176/_login

    South Australia:
    Info: http://www.immigration.sa.gov.au/applyonline/skilled/planning_level_status.php
    Online Application Site: http://www.migration.sa.gov.au/sa/immigrate_from_overseas/visa_options/online_application.jsp

    Queensland
    Info: http://www.workliveplay.qld.gov.au/dsdweb/v4/apps/web/content.cfm?id=16401
    Application Forms: http://www.workliveplay.qld.gov.au/dsdweb/v4/apps/web/content.cfm?id=3800

    New South Wales
    Info: http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/live-and-work-in-nsw/visa-and-migration/skilled-sponsored-migration
    Online Application Site: N.A. (by post)

    Northern Australia
    Info: http://www.migration.nt.gov.au/visa/territory/subclass176.html
    Online Application Site: N.A. (by email)

    Western Australia
    Info: http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/skilledmigration/Pages/HowtoapplyforStateSponsorship.aspx
    Online: Application Site: http://smconline.dtwd.wa.gov.au/
    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013
  • tamarind26tamarind26
    Posts: 49
    Update on SA, assessment for State Sponsorship now takes approx 2 months.
  • brentbrent
    Posts: 52
    tamarind26 April 4 Reply QuoteFlagLike
    Posts: 48
    Update on SA, assessment for State Sponsorship now takes approx 2 months.


    Hi @tamarind26, siguro case to case basis din, although I'm not sure kung anong criteria. I filed my SA SS application last March 10 and got approved March 30. Nominated occupation ko is Production/Plant Engr., yun nga lang mas mabilis talaga response ng WA, kaya I went for WA na. Cheers!
    12/10/2011 - IELTS L=8.5, R=8.0, W=7.5, S=7.0
    01/15/2012 - EA skills assessment application
    02/23/2012 - EA positive Assessment
    03/20/2012 - WA SS approved
    03/25/2012 - Lodged visa 176 application
    05/10/2012 - COC application, uploaded NBI
    05/18/2012 - Medicals via e-health
    05/24/2012 - VISA GRANTED!!!
  • tamarind26tamarind26
    Posts: 49
    Hi @brent. Recently lang po sila nagpost ng changes regarding SLA for SA State Sponsorship apps. This week ko lang din nakita sa site nila. Nung ni-start pa tong topic na to, nasa 4 weeks palang po yung SLA. Not sure when exactly nabago yung timeline. Might be because biglang dagsa ang SS applications kaya inadjust nila yung timeline.

    Congrats din po on your approved SS app. :)
  • shatterdudeshatterdude
    Posts: 14
    Hi friends, Kapag ba sa Queensland ka nag apply ng sponsorship pero wala sa skills na kailangan nila, Di na pwede mag-apply?
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004
    Posts: 2,977
    @shatterdude - one of the requirements for state sponsorship is that your skills should be on their shortage occupations list.. minsan may mga state na meron off-list nominations.. pero at this time mostly puno na ang off-list... kasi nagoopen sila every Jul1...

    nag try ako mag email sa WA and SA.. and both replied na puno na nga ang off-list slots..
    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
    ..... currently in the US..... waiting for something..
  • shatterdudeshatterdude
    Posts: 14
    @lock_code2004 thanks, Sa queensland kasi ang kuya ko pero di pa sya PR kaya nagapply kami 175 pero kung maapproved sa 176 ok lang din, sabi kasi nila mas mabilis yata ang 176. thanks.
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004
    Posts: 2,977
    @shatter - yup mas mabilis nga ang 176.. mostly within 4 weeks may case officer na allocated na agad.. ang 175 nmn average 6 months as of today..

    kung meron ka nmn 65pts.. then apply right away for 175 before skill select implementation in Jul1.

    but if your really want 176, check other states, but also consider time.. kung aabot pa ang application nyo sa State Sponsorship kung hinahabol nyo nga ang deadline before Jul1..

    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
    ..... currently in the US..... waiting for something..
  • shatterdudeshatterdude
    Posts: 14
    @lock_code2004 - oo hinahabol talaga namin mkapagpasa before jul1, nakapagpasa na kami sa acs nsa 4th stage na. yun ielts naman kukuha misis ko sa june8 tapos nun lodge na kami agad ng 175. Pag bumagsak nga lang sa ielts dun kami aabutan ng EOI.. Actually ngayon kumpleto na kami ng docs na ipapasa so sana talaga makahabol kami. thanks sa reply.
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004
    Posts: 2,977
    @shatterdude - owrayt... gudlak!!
    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
    ..... currently in the US..... waiting for something..
  • chiffonscarfchiffonscarf
    Posts: 156
    Hi guys, ano po ang assurance natin kapag nominated/sponsored na tayo ng state? Does it mean po ba na positive na din tayo sa visa grant? Formality na lang ba ang visa lodging, granting ok na din ang medicals?
    The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, and He adds no trouble to it.- Proverbs 10:22
    State Sponsorship: ACT (Canberra - 176)
    Nominated Skill : Public Relations Professional
    ANZSCO code : 225311
    Vetassess : Processed April 3, 2012; April 24,2012 Successful
    IELTS : OB - 7 (Self-review)
    SS lodged : April 25, 2012
    Visa lodging :
    Landing : God knows best :)
  • EmonEmon
    Posts: 36
    @chiffonscarf - di po guarantee na positive na yung visa grant pag sponsor ng state though mas mataas na po yung chance ng approval pag may State sponsor. it still depend sa ibang requirements po.
    IELTS (P) L(7) R(7) W(6.5) S(6.5) O(7) - May 7, 2011
    IELTS (S) L (6.5) R (7) W (6) S (7) O(6.5) - Oct 22, 2011
    (Primary) ACS Submission - October 25, 2011
    (Secondary) Vetassess Submission - November 1, 2011
    (Primary) ACS Positive Result - November 8, 2011
    SA - State Sponsorship Submission - November 16, 2011
    SA - State Sponsorship Approved - December 20, 2011
    SA - State Sponsorship Validity Extended - January 16, 2012
    (Secondary) Vetassess Positive Result - January 27, 2012
    Visa 176 Submission - February 7, 2012
    Medical Check Up - February 18, 2012
    CO Assigned - February 21, 2012
    Singapore Police Check Application - March 1, 2012
    Singapore Police Check Mailed to DIAC - March 13, 2012
    Philippine NBI Clearance Sent to DIAC - March 14, 2012
    Visa 176 Approved - March 29, 2012
    Flight to Adelaide - October 10, 2012
  • chiffonscarfchiffonscarf
    Posts: 156
    Thanks @Emon! Good luck with your new journey down under =)
    The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, and He adds no trouble to it.- Proverbs 10:22
    State Sponsorship: ACT (Canberra - 176)
    Nominated Skill : Public Relations Professional
    ANZSCO code : 225311
    Vetassess : Processed April 3, 2012; April 24,2012 Successful
    IELTS : OB - 7 (Self-review)
    SS lodged : April 25, 2012
    Visa lodging :
    Landing : God knows best :)
  • EmonEmon
    Posts: 36
    goodluck din @chiffonscarf
    IELTS (P) L(7) R(7) W(6.5) S(6.5) O(7) - May 7, 2011
    IELTS (S) L (6.5) R (7) W (6) S (7) O(6.5) - Oct 22, 2011
    (Primary) ACS Submission - October 25, 2011
    (Secondary) Vetassess Submission - November 1, 2011
    (Primary) ACS Positive Result - November 8, 2011
    SA - State Sponsorship Submission - November 16, 2011
    SA - State Sponsorship Approved - December 20, 2011
    SA - State Sponsorship Validity Extended - January 16, 2012
    (Secondary) Vetassess Positive Result - January 27, 2012
    Visa 176 Submission - February 7, 2012
    Medical Check Up - February 18, 2012
    CO Assigned - February 21, 2012
    Singapore Police Check Application - March 1, 2012
    Singapore Police Check Mailed to DIAC - March 13, 2012
    Philippine NBI Clearance Sent to DIAC - March 14, 2012
    Visa 176 Approved - March 29, 2012
    Flight to Adelaide - October 10, 2012
  • baronannbaronann
    Posts: 95
    dun po sa mga nag-apply ng SS sa SA, gumawa rin ba kayo ng research paper? Pinapagawa kasi kami ng MA namin and this will be part of the application cover sheet.
    Nominated Occupation: Sales & Marketing Manager (AIM 131112- hubby) Skilled Australian Sponsored Visa(subclass 190)
    16/03/2012- lodged skill assessment (AIM); 08/05/2012- Skill Assessment- POSITIVE; 16/08/2012- IELTS 4 (L- 8 R-8 W- 7.0 S-7.5= OB-7.5); EOI Registration: 26/08/2012; SA SS Application: 29/08/2012; SA SS Approval: 29/11/2012; DIAC Invitation: 29/11/2012; Visa Lodgement: 27/12/2012; Immi Acknowledgement Application Received: 27/12/2012
    Case Officer Assigned: 01/02/2013 (GSM Team 33) Medicals Finalized: 24/02/2013 PCCs and Further Documents Sent: 06/03/2013 VISA GRANT: 13/03/2013 (All Glory and Honor to God!!!!)

    "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
    "The will of God will not take you, to a place where His grace will not protect you"
  • EmonEmon
    Posts: 36
    @baronann - SA po yung nagsponsor sa amin. ang pinagawa sa amin ng agent namin is yung statement namin bakit SA napili namin, saka yung commitment namin sa SA. im not sure kung same dn ba yung "research paper" na sinasabi ng agent mo.
    IELTS (P) L(7) R(7) W(6.5) S(6.5) O(7) - May 7, 2011
    IELTS (S) L (6.5) R (7) W (6) S (7) O(6.5) - Oct 22, 2011
    (Primary) ACS Submission - October 25, 2011
    (Secondary) Vetassess Submission - November 1, 2011
    (Primary) ACS Positive Result - November 8, 2011
    SA - State Sponsorship Submission - November 16, 2011
    SA - State Sponsorship Approved - December 20, 2011
    SA - State Sponsorship Validity Extended - January 16, 2012
    (Secondary) Vetassess Positive Result - January 27, 2012
    Visa 176 Submission - February 7, 2012
    Medical Check Up - February 18, 2012
    CO Assigned - February 21, 2012
    Singapore Police Check Application - March 1, 2012
    Singapore Police Check Mailed to DIAC - March 13, 2012
    Philippine NBI Clearance Sent to DIAC - March 14, 2012
    Visa 176 Approved - March 29, 2012
    Flight to Adelaide - October 10, 2012
  • baronannbaronann
    Posts: 95
    @Emon i think its the same kasi yung paper daw should talk about why we chose SA.. yung sample kasi na binigay niya sa amin may mention pa nung culture, climate, industries and all.

    How long po yung ginawa ninyo, and okay lang po ba sa inyo na ipakita sa akin yung sample :D
    Nominated Occupation: Sales & Marketing Manager (AIM 131112- hubby) Skilled Australian Sponsored Visa(subclass 190)
    16/03/2012- lodged skill assessment (AIM); 08/05/2012- Skill Assessment- POSITIVE; 16/08/2012- IELTS 4 (L- 8 R-8 W- 7.0 S-7.5= OB-7.5); EOI Registration: 26/08/2012; SA SS Application: 29/08/2012; SA SS Approval: 29/11/2012; DIAC Invitation: 29/11/2012; Visa Lodgement: 27/12/2012; Immi Acknowledgement Application Received: 27/12/2012
    Case Officer Assigned: 01/02/2013 (GSM Team 33) Medicals Finalized: 24/02/2013 PCCs and Further Documents Sent: 06/03/2013 VISA GRANT: 13/03/2013 (All Glory and Honor to God!!!!)

    "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
    "The will of God will not take you, to a place where His grace will not protect you"
  • bmc_cpubmc_cpu
    Posts: 132
    Hi guys, tanong po ako regarding NSW SS. Isa ksi sa requirements dun ang attain 65 points based on the DIAC Criteria. Ibig sabihin ba nito kailangan maka 65 points ka na agad before mag apply ng NSW SS?
    Subclass 190 - Software Engineer
    April 5- ACS Application
    May 12 - IELTS Exam
    May 25 - IELTS result (R&L - 7.5, S - 8, W - 7)
    May 30 - ACS Result ( Not suitable due to less than 4 yrs. exp./ 1 mo. short)
    July 9 - ACS Review Application
    July 19 - ACS Review result (Suitable); EOI Submission
    July 27 - NSW State Sponsorship Application ( Payment rejected)
    Aug 3 - Payment in AUD sent
    Aug 16 - Invitation and Visa Lodgment
    Aug 20 - GSM Adelaide Acknowledgement
    Aug 21 - Health Examinations List received
    September 5 - PCC
    September 6 - Medical Exam
    October 1 - Employment verification by the Embassy
    October 18 - Visa Grant
    October 26 - Notification of Grant letter arrived. Finish line
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