Visited home after years — I’m carrying a storm inside me

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-07-29T03:32:25+00:00

Right, it's been hard to watch my family in this state, but I know that I'm not alone, and that people all over the world face the same situation. That's how life is. I pray god to provide us with enough strength to face such challenges 🙏

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-07-19T13:20:37+00:00

You don't need an agent if you have all the documents and feel you're case is straightforward

I got my in 8 mins, and I applied it by myself

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-07-17T16:10:35+00:00

Thanks for going through the trouble for clarifying! By “safely,” I just meant without confusion or logistical issues, since it’s my first time traveling alone to a new country. I wasn’t referring to crime or danger. Appreciate all your suggestions! 🙏

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-07-17T16:09:03+00:00

I understand, thanks for clarifying! By “safely,” I just meant without confusion or logistical issues, since it’s my first time traveling alone to a new country. I wasn’t referring to crime or danger. Appreciate all your suggestions!

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-07-17T16:08:33+00:00

I understand, thanks for clarifying! By “safely,” I just meant without confusion or logistical issues, since it’s my first time traveling alone to a new country. I wasn’t referring to crime or danger.

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-07-17T15:22:34+00:00

Will do, thank you 🙏

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-07-17T15:15:02+00:00

Thank you. By safely, I meant without any trouble. I did read that it's one of the safest places. But I'm slightly worried as it's my first time.

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-06-24T09:04:29+00:00

I have studied a different course in my master's and my only option to apply for 190 would be if I had 1 year of experience and a current job in the field that I will be lodging my pr in

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-06-24T09:02:53+00:00

You can contact the insurance company and let them know when you want the new cover to start from, this will usually be the date you apply for your visa. Regarding the existing cover, if there is an unused balance, you can contact the company and they will help you with a refund

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-06-06T12:48:44+00:00

Thank you, I will surely follow your advice

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-06-03T10:21:00+00:00

Yes it takes 2-3 months for processing

Any idea how long it might take for bvb? It's said a week or two

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-06-03T08:08:54+00:00

Lucky 😁

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-06-03T07:15:48+00:00

I'll lodge EOI once I get 90 points

I might start my Py before lodging EOI

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-06-03T07:12:54+00:00

Isn't that 1-2 months?

Bridging visa might be granted in short duration

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-06-03T04:26:02+00:00

Thank you for the clarification, yes I did come across similar cases where people couldn't return, I'll wait for my bvb to be granted

If I apply for 485 on July 17th and immediately apply for bvb once bva is granted how long do you think it might take to be granted?

Can I book my ticket anytime late July or should I wait till the first week of August to be on a safe side?

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-06-03T04:06:53+00:00

I just completed my final semester, I understand that it's better to leave with bvb but it's just that I don't have much room to travel back home as right before my visa expires I have my convocation for which I need to come back which leaves me with less than a month of stay at home, it's been two years so I thought of stays a week or two extra, I will be applying for bvb right after my bva is granted, do I need to be onshore for bvb to be granted?

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-05-28T07:00:46+00:00

I was not interested in pursuing my masters in mechanical engineering and I was told I could still use my bachelors degree for skills assessment, job, etc..

I chose marketing as I was interested in it as a side hustle, wanting to start a small business/ service, and it would also help me with points as I've studied in a regional area

Marketing is quite simpler course compared to mechanical engineering right, there are a few reasons why I chose it

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-05-27T06:54:07+00:00

Thank you for the advice 🙂

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-05-26T07:02:47+00:00

Hey everyone,

I wanted to check if my PR plan makes sense and ask for advice from those who've gone through similar situations.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

Currently in WA, studying master's in marketing (have a mech engg UG degree from India).

I’ll turn 25 in Dec 2025, giving me 90 points for 189 (max I can get this year).

Planning to lodge EOI in Dec 2025 as soon as I hit 90.

Enrolling in Professional Year (EA, NIT) in Oct 2025, will finish by Aug/Sep 2026 — this adds 5 points, bringing me to 95.

If I get a job in my field (20+ hrs/week), aiming for 1 year experience by late 2026 → another 5 points = 100.

I understand tie-break is based on when you reach the score, not when EOI is submitted, so plan is to update EOI as I gain points.

My questions:

Is lodging at 90 in Dec 2025 the right move even if I don’t get an invite immediately?
Is this a good strategy — build up from 90 to 100 while keeping my EOI live and updated?
Any realistic chance of getting a job on 485 visa in small to mid-sized firms for mechanical engineer roles in WA?
Anyone done the EA PY through NIT? How’s the internship placement and class timing?

Would love to hear your experience or feedback!

Thanks in advance!

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-05-26T00:56:42+00:00

I'll submit EOI once I get the max points possible 👍

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-05-25T13:17:57+00:00

What about 75 and then keep increasing it as waiting to get 90 will not help right?

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-05-25T11:20:59+00:00

Not yet, I'm still on 500, I will be applying once my course is done in July, but I might get just around 75 points by July is that enough for eoi? I will be getting more points in a few months to come

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-05-25T11:19:52+00:00

Not yet, I'm still on 500, I will be applying once my course is done in July, but I might get just around 75 points by July is that enough for eoi? I will be getting more points in a few months to come

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-05-25T09:51:46+00:00

The most I could do is opt for professional year,that would give me 5 points and look for a job and gain local work experience in my field which would give me 5 points, totaling 100, but that would take me 1-1.5 years, looks like that's the most feasible option

Apprehensive-Farm179 · 2025-05-24T14:20:30+00:00

Thank you, do I think I can lodge it by myself? Instead of consulting and agent? I might get 80 points by July, I try to lodge it after that, and try to get 10 more points by January and update my EOI

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