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26.8.25

 

1. Veterinary Profession Recognition

  • According to experiences shared, the veterinary curriculum from the Philippines (e.g., UPLB) is often not directly compatible with Australian standards. Some applicants even did not continue pursuing migration upon learning this mismatch

  • For veterinarians, the relevant assessing authority is the Veterinary Surgeons Board or equivalent in the specific Australian state/territory, depending on requirements. Additionally, some may need to get assessment via Vetassess if the occupation falls under skilled migration categories, although veterinary-specific pathways can differ.

2. Skills Assessment & Curriculum Gaps

  • One user highlighted that despite being a DVM graduate from UPLB, the curriculum wasn't considered compatible, and they did not pursue the assessment route

  • The key step is to verify whether your veterinary degree meets Australian accreditation standards:

    • Investigate whether your school is recognized.

    • Explore if there is a bridging exam or conversion course required.

    • Reach out to the relevant veterinary registration body (e.g., the Australian Veterinary Boards Council or the state’s board).

3. English Proficiency

  • All skilled migration pathways—including healthcare professions—require proficiency in English, typically via IELTS or PTE.

  • While there aren’t specific anecdotes about vets, many forum threads on professional migration stress that superior English scores significantly improve visa chances 

  • Plan to aim for high scores to gain maximum points.

4. Choosing a Visa Pathway

  • Two main skilled visa options:

    • Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent)

    • Subclass 190 (State Nominated)

  • Many applicants find better success with state nomination (190) due to additional points and clearer pathways—some states rank applicants via Expressions of Interest (EOIs)

  • You will need to:

    • Confirm your occupation (Veterinarian) is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL).

    • See if offshore applications are accepted for your occupation in states like Tasmania, Victoria, or NSW.

5. Expressing Interest and Getting Invited

  • Once eligible (skills assessment + English scores + points), submit an EOI via SkillSelect.

  • If targeting a state nomination (Subclass 190), monitor Regional or State-specific Invitation (ROI) rounds, especially for states with limited allocation like Tasmania 

  • Many migrants submit EOIs for multiple visa subclasses to widen their chances 

6. Summary Checklist

StepAction
1. Check AccreditationConfirm if your DVM degree is recognized or requires conversion.
2. Skills AssessmentEngage with veterinary board or Vetassess if applicable.
3. English TestAim for high IELTS or PTE scores for maximum points.
4. Points Calculation & EligibilityEnsure you meet minimum (65+) points; target state nomination for extra advantage.
5. Submit EOILodge EOI for Subclass 189 and/or 190.
6. Await InvitationMonitor for State ROIs or ITAs.
7. Apply for VisaSubmit documentation, complete medicals, police checks, etc.
8. Plan Post-Grant StepsConsider re-registration or bridging if required to practice as vet in Australia.

Final Thoughts

Migrating as a veterinarian poses additional complexities, particularly when the Philippine veterinary curriculum may not align with Australian requirements. Still, there’s potential—provided you:

  • Thoroughly verify accreditation pathways

  • Prepare a strong visa application (skills assessment, English, points)

  • Strategically use state nomination options



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26.8.25


1. Choose a Nominated Occupation

  • Most Filipinos apply under Accountant (General), ANZSCO 221111, but some with internal audit experience opt for Internal Auditor, ANZSCO 221214

2. Get a Positive Skills Assessment

  • A positive skills assessment by CPA Australia (for accounting) or Vetassess (for internal audit) is essential.

  • Example: One user got a positive academic and employment assessment from CPA Australia for Accountant (General), successfully applying for visa subclasses 189, 190, and 489 

  • For internal auditing, a Visa success story with full work experience assessment yielded a 75-point estimate for 189 and 80 for 190

3. Meet English Language Requirements

  • English proficiency tests (IELTS or PTE Academic) are mandatory; no exemptions

  • Strong PTE scores (e.g., scoring “Superior”) boosted points significantly and resulted in invitations

4. Calculate and Maximize Your Points

  • You must reach at least 65 points, but in reality, many successful applicants have around 75–90 points, especially for visa 189

  • Some choose Regional or State-nominated pathways (Subclass 190 or 489) for added points—489, for instance, offers an extra 10 points for regional sponsorship

5. Lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI)

  • Submit your EOI via SkillSelect after securing a positive skills assessment and achieving a competitive points total.

  • Some applicants lodge EOIs for multiple visa options (189, 190, 489) to increase chances

6. Receive Invitation & Submit Visa Application

  • Invitation to Apply (ITA) may follow within days once your EOI meets thresholds.

  • Example: One internal auditor received ITAs for both 189 and 190 within days after securing superior English results and skills assessment

7. Visa Lodgment and Initial Entry

  • After invitation, submit your visa application with required documentation and complete medicals, police clearances, etc.

  • Visa grants were achieved in several weeks in these anecdotes; subsequent arrangements like work and settlement followed soon after 

8. Optional: Pursue CPA Australia Membership

  • While CPA Australia membership doesn’t grant extra migration points, it can provide a strong advantage in securing employment in Australia

Quick Migration Roadmap

StepAction Summary
1. Select OccupationAccountant (General) or Internal Auditor
2. Skills AssessmentAcquire positive assessment from CPA Australia or Vetassess
3. English ProficiencyTake IELTS or PTE; aim for top scores
4. Points CalculationTarget 75–90 points; consider state/regional pathways for extra points
5. Lodge EOISubmit under 189, 190, and/or 489 visa options
6. Secure ITAInvitation follows once threshold reached
7. Apply & EnterLodge visa, complete requirements, then move and work
8. Consider CPA Australia MembershipHelpful for job search though not for migration points

Final Advice

  • Start with a skills assessment early. Without it, you can’t lodge an EOI.

  • Invest in English proficiency—especially PTE, as high scores are game-changers.

  • Explore multiple visa subclasses (189, 190, 489) to widen your chances.

  • Pursue CPA Australia membership to enhance your employability once you’re in Australia.

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14.8.25

Here’s a concise, step-by-step path for a Philippine-trained nurse to migrate to Australia— with current Ahpra/NMBA, ANMAC, and Home Affairs guidance (updated to 2025):

  1. Do Ahpra’s IQNM Self-check (mandatory first step)

  2. Complete Orientation Part 1 and build your Portfolio

    • After Self-check, pay the assessment fee, finish Orientation Part 1, and submit your Portfolio (IDs, qualifications, etc.). nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au

  3. Meet English language requirements

    • Satisfy the NMBA English Language Skills standard (IELTS/OET/PTE/TOEFL—see accepted tests and March 18, 2025 updates). AHPRA

  4. Pass the OBA exams (for RNs: NCLEX-RN + OSCE)

  5. Apply for Ahpra registration (after OBA + ELS)

    • Once you’ve met the registration standards, apply for general registration with the NMBA. Complete Orientation Part 2 after registration. nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au

  6. Get your ANMAC skills assessment (for migration visas)

    • Choose the right stream:

      • Modified – if already registered in AU/NZ. anmac.org.au

      • Modified PLUS – if you have Ahpra in-principle approval & overseas registration. anmac.org.au

      • Full – certain countries (e.g., UK/US/IRL/CAN/HK) may be eligible prior to Ahpra registration. Check current ANMAC rules. anmac.org.au

  7. Choose your visa pathway

  8. State nomination & job search

    • If aiming for 190/491, check your state’s health workforce lists and nomination criteria (e.g., Vic & NSW sites). Begin outreach to hospitals/aged care networks early. Live in Melbourne

  9. Move, register with Ahpra locally, and start work

  • On arrival (if not already done), complete any remaining ID checks with Ahpra, finish Orientation Part 2, and commence practice under your NMBA registration. nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au



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30.11.21

What money saving tips can OFWs follow this Christmas season?

Whether or not an OFW did an overseas job search in the Philippines to find their current jobs, they know that the holiday season is a busy one. Some might be gearing up to come home for a little bit to be with their families during Christmas or New Year’s; others could be working through the holiday rush. Regardless of their plans, they are expected to spend a few extra cash for gifts or for remittance for their loved ones back home.

Of course, spending carelessly is never good for anyone’s finances. But don’t fret because we have a few tips you can follow during this Christmas season. Read them below.

1. Create a Holiday Budget and Itinerary

Creating a budget helps you know where all your money goes in every specific aspect. This should help you not to make any impulsive purchases. Make a list of all the items and gifts you plan to buy. If something is not on the list, then that’s a good indication that you shouldn’t buy it.

For those of you who are going on vacation, creating an itinerary would help you maintain your budget. Plan your visits beforehand and indicate how much cash you plan to spend on each place. As much as possible, try to visit places where you will not spend too much.

2. Differentiate Needs from Wants

There is nothing wrong with splurging money for gifts as long as it is within your budget. However, you should always think first before purchasing an item. Ask yourself if it is a need or a want. Do you think that a branded phone or tablet will help your child’s growth? If you answer “no,” then perhaps there are other things you could get him or her.

There are many gift alternatives you can consider gifting your family members with. Don’t limit yourself to buying a certain item. Be creative with your choices. After all, it’s the thought the counts!

3. Buy Items at a Cheaper Price

The best thing you can do to avoid spending too much on your gifts is to start shopping as early as possible. By doing so, the prices of the items you are seeking will not be hiked up due to the holiday rush. It’s also less stressful this way. Plus, you get more time to consider whether you should or shouldn’t buy an expensive gift.

In addition, assess where you will be doing your shopping. Are you going to shop while you are abroad or are you going to wait until you arrive in the Philippines? If you’re going to shop for gifts abroad, consider that the items’ prices may be more costly compared to what the local shops are offering them for. Also, you may get taxed for them when you finally land at the airport.

4. Learn to Say “No”

This Christmas season, expect a lot of your friends and family members to ask a lot of things for their pasalubong and pabilin. Some of them might even ask you to sponsor Christmas parties or outings, which can add up to your list of expenses. When this happens, be firm in saying “No” to your loved ones. Don’t feel pressured about buying the things they want to get from you.

You can politely tell them that you have a budget to adhere to. Perhaps, you could also explain to them that you’re setting aside money for your savings and investments.

5. Think of Long-Term Plans

Most people usually forget about this whenever they come home from the holidays.

To make your money work for you, set aside money for investments and life insurance. This should put your hard-earned cash to better use. These things will also provide you with security not only for your own future, but your family’s as well. You could say that these things might be better Christmas gifts for your family!

Key Takeaway

OFWs are looking forward to going home and spending the holidays with their families. As much as possible, they want a worry-free vacation without having to sacrifice enjoying what’s in front of them.

Regardless if you are going home or working through the holidays, be smart in spending and saving your money. Remember, the things that matter most are having time to enjoy Christmas with your loved ones while you get to make special memories together!




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24.1.19
How can overseas workers find work-life balance in their lives abroad?
  •     Prioritize your time and set priorities
  •     Find time to talk to family and friends
  •     Make the most out of your breaks
  •     Find time to exercise
  •     Balance your finances
  •     Find harmony with what you do
Having an overseas job away from the Philippines involves taking various risks and making sacrifices. Life overseas is not always going to be smooth. You may come across various ups and downs. It’s easy to get lonely when you’re away from home. OFW’s tend to drown themselves with work to dismiss the feeling of being isolated from their friends and family.

This may lead to burning out which may cause you to lose interest with your job, feel tired throughout the day, and cause unnecessary stress. Overseas workers also need work-life balance to maintain a sense of harmony in their lives.

Prioritize Your Time and Set Priorities
Setting realistic goals, and following and actually sticking with a timeline is one of the best ways of achieving work-life balance.

Once you get a grip on the circumstances of your lifestyle, you can work within those conditions, properly set goals, categorize them based on importance and urgency, and work within a timeline. This prevents you from burying yourself with work and ignoring your personal life.

Find Time to Talk to Family and Friends
There’s nothing that relieves stress more than communication. It may get lonely, working away from your motherland. With today’s technology, distance is no longer a factor that hinders us from contacting those that matter in our lives.

If there’s anything that you want to express, voice out, or just want someone to talk to, there are various communication applications that can be acquired for free. These can be downloaded and accessed through your smartphone. It’s always good to talk to someone rather than keep things to yourself. Conversations also help manage stress.

Make the Most Out of Your Breaks
Cherish your breaks throughout the day, no matter how long or short they are. Make the most out of them. Don’t waste them by working throughout your time off. Read a book, play a game, catch up on some precious family moments from home through social media. Always find the time to unwind from work

Find Time to Exercise
Exercise helps lower stress, improve your level of fitness, and is a great way to unwind You can do simple exercises at home, look for gyms nearby, or play sports. Physical activities are not only good for the body but for the mind as well.

Exercise helps you stay alert and improve your productivity at work. Setting your mind away from work is essential for maintaining balance in your life. Exercising is a good way to look after your health. Partner this with healthy food and adequate sleep, and you’ve just improved your well-being.

Balance your Finances
Let’s face it, the main reason why one would be willing to work overseas is because of the high-paying salaries that are offered. The money that you will earn in a few months overseas will be a year’s worth of salary in the Philippines. This is a huge financial advantage for you and your family back home. But most OFWs don’t manage their finances wisely.

There are some OFWs who tend to have this financial habit of spending most of what they’ve earned and save what’s left of it. Earning a lot of money can be overwhelming and tempting to spend. But if you want to be economical about it and save more cash. You should do things the other way around. Save most of it and spend what’s left. Allocate a percentage of your income for savings, emergency, expenses, and for extra spending. Keep in mind that the biggest partition should go into your savings.

Find Harmony with what You Do
There’s more to just balancing your life when it comes to work-life balance. Sometimes, the word balance means that there will be some aspects in your life that need to be sacrificed or some form of compensation needs to be done. To truly find balance in your life, you must let everything sink in and accept the circumstances that revolve around you. Find a way to work around it. When you start noticing the patterns of your daily activities, you can easily find solutions to problems and work around your life with less stress and troubles.

Key Takeaway
You don’t have to put too much pressure on yourself as an overseas worker. Yes, you are expected to learn new things and adapt to your environment with haste. If you don’t watch out, you could easily burn out with your job overseas. The Philippines has over 2.3 million overseas workers all making great sacrifices for their families and it is a well-known fact that it’s difficult for them to get away from the daily grind.

With your family and loved ones in mind, you’re putting every effort of work for them. But they wouldn’t want you to exhaust yourself too much. Overseas workers also need to have work-life balance. Once you find that balance, you can be healthier, more productive, and stress-free.
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18.1.19
Commonly people will hire a migration agent to process the application to the Australian ImmiAccount (https://online.immi.gov.au/lusc/login). This is the portal where all document are uploaded or submitted.

Creating your own ImmiAccount is free, all correspondence are done thru the ImmiAccount, just like how regular email works. This is the portal that you will frequently visit during your application.

 Note: When you go thru an migration agent, make sure that they are registered in Australia as authorized migration agent.

 Here are the list of estimated fees if you apply through an agent:
  • Commencement of agent's services Php 25,000.00
  • Lodgement of skill / qualification assessment Php 35,000.00
  • Lodgement of visa application Php 55,000.00
  • Upon grant of visa Php 45,000.00

    The above are just the agent fees + the DIY cost shown below
You will be saving the above if you do it yourself.


Doing it yourself the estimated cost will be as follows:
  • English language test Php 15,000.00
  • Skill assessment Php 25,000.00
  • Police checks/NBI clearance Php 2,000.00 (per person)
  • Medical examination and X-ray Php 5,000.00 (per person)
  • Visa application (You will be paying this directly to the Australian Authorities (Php 125,000.00 for main applicant and Php 60,000.00 for spouse or every child listed in the application)
Basically the visa application is the most expensive of all.

You don't need to have all that cash money when you intend to apply.
You can start saving (or barrow money from relatives) along the process of your application.

When you successfully migrate to Australia, you can easily pay off your debts.

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17.1.19
The first thing to do is to familiarize yourself with the basic requirements of the Australian Visa requirements here: 
For skilled Filipinos (i.e. Engineer, Architect, Nurse, Mechanic, Welder, etc.) who wanted to migrate to Australia must look into Visa subclass 189, 190 and 187 (in that order)
  • Visa subclass 189 is skilled visa that will grant you privilege to migrate in any Australian State 
  • Visa subclass 190 is skilled visa granted by a specific Australian State whereby you need to stay and work in that State for 2 years before you can move to another Australian state  
  • Visa subclass 187 is skilled visa granted by the regional areas of Australia (regional means rural or province in Aussie language)
Check your occupation if it is listed on the Australia’s skilled occupations list (SOL) (updated every 1st of July of each year):
If your occupation is in the SOL then check if you have relevant years of experience for your nominated occupation. Preferably you must have 4 years of solid experience specific to the field that you are applying.

This skills assessment is done by relevant assessment authority in Australia depending on your skill/profession as shown in the above link.

Example:
If you are an Engineer, go to the website of Engineers of Australia, find the Migration Skill Assessment. The requirements are provided, forms, booklets and you can create your account in order for you to submit your application.

Before proceeding with your skill assessment to the Australian authority specific to your skill/profession, you must prepare the following:

Main Applicant:
  • Current passport bio-data page only – Notarized
  • Birth Certificate NSO
  • School Diploma – Notarized
  • Transcript of Records – Notarized
  • PRC ID (if applicable)
  • PRC Certificate (if applicable)
  • PRC Ratings – Notarized (if applicable)
  • Proof of Employment
  • Proof of Paid Employment (Tax Record/Income Tax Receipt and Payslip)Certificate of Employment (The format of COE must be specific and should indicate that you are a "permanent employee", "the number of hours per week you work" and itemized/bulleted job scope/role - for every COE that you have for the last 10 years)
  • You may need to visit your previous employers and request for a revised COE that shows the above.
  • IELTS Test Report Form - 7 band minimum (Take the IELTS Test only if you have already secured the above requirements before the IELTS)
  • NBI Clearance (with the purpose of Migration to Australia)
  • Police Clearance (from countries that you stayed/live/work for more than 12 months) for the last 10 years.
  • 2 Passport size photos (white background - plain color clothes preferably- full name captioned at the bottom)
  • Travel History for the Past 10 Years with Date of Entry and Exit (tabulate this in excel for easier management)
  • Updated CV
  • Affidavit in Support of Amendment in Birth Certificate (if applicable)
Secondary Applicant (Spouse):
  • Current passport bio-data page only – NOTARIZED
  • Marriage Certificate NSO
  • Birth Certificate NSO
  • NBI Clearance (with the purpose of Migration to Australia)
  • Police Clearance (from countries that you stayed/live/work for more than 12 months) for the last 10 years.
  • 2 Passport size photos (white background - plain color clothes preferably- full name captioned at the bottom)
  • Certificate that English is the Mode of Teaching was used in the College/University of your spouse (This is standard from all schools - request from the office of school registrar)
  • Travel History for the Past 10 Years with Date of Entry and Exit (tabulate this in excel for easier management)
  • Updated CV
  • Affidavit in Support of Amendment in Birth Certificate (if applicable)
  • School Diploma – NOTARIZED (not mandatory)
  • Transcript of Records – NOTARIZED (not mandatory)

 The requirements listed above normally takes months depending on how serious and early you want to migrate. Having everything prepared, your visa grant can be attained within 6 to 10 months.

This pathway is for you to secure your Australian Permanent Resident visa without wasting money with a migration agent.

Check this link if you want to learn how much money you need to apply for an Australian visa: https://www.workabroadtoday.com/2019/01/how-much-it-will-cost-to-apply-for.html
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4.12.16
STEP 1: Prepare an authorization letter for your representative who will renew your license in your behalf. Sample authorization letter below:

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Professional Regulation Commission
Republic of the Philippines
1008 P. Paredes Street, Sampaloc
Manila, 1008 Metro Manila
Philippines

10 January 2017

Subject:      Authorization to Process Renewal of Expired PRC ID

To whom it may concern,

I, Juan Dela Cruz, is a registered professional civil engineer with license number of 0123456, is hereby authorizing my friend/wife/brother/siter/etc, Maria Dela Cruz, to directly process the renewal of my [expired] PRC ID on my behalf.  

I am currently based in Saudi Arabia thus unable to come and directly process the renewal of my card.

Maria will do the needful and I authorize her to collect the document on my behalf. She will carry the necessary ID proofs and other needed documents.

Thank you and more power to your esteemed office.

Sincerely,

Juan Dela Cruz
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STEP 2: Prepare a passport size photo in white background. This photo will be used in your new Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID so make sure to wear appropriate clothing in the photo.

STEP 3: Send the authorization letter and passport size photo to your authorized representative.

STEP 4: Discuss with your authorized representative on when he/she will go to the PRC Head Office so you can book an online appointment. Book an appointment here [https://www.prc-online.com]. You can pay the renewal online or your authorized representative can pay it over the counter in PRC Head Office. Just send the reference number to your authorize representative.

Important reminder: Book an appointment within 5 days before your authorized representative go to the PRC office because the payment transaction will expire after 5-days.


The new PRC ID will be issued within one (1) hour.

*The expired PRC ID is not required in the renewal.
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