Muhammad Bilal Yahya @sillychicken8006
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Enrolled Nurse
•
TAS
•
Australia
Age
30
English
20
Education
15
AU Exp
5
Overseas Exp
0
AU Study
5
Regional Study
0
Specialist Study
0
PY
0
NAATI/CCL
0
Partner English
5
Salary
💰 70000
25
Mar
2026
TAS
• 491
• 95 pts
Visa Granted
Alhamdulillah, 491 granted today.
Very thankful for how far I have come.
A few more years to permanent residency now, and inshaAllah I will continue studying further in the field I am truly passionate about.
It took me 9.5 years to reach this stage. It has been a long journey with a lot of lessons, patience, setbacks, and growth. I always tried to do things the right way, but looking back, the biggest thing I lacked was proper planning.
If anyone has followed my story, my biggest advice is this:
Time is everything. Make decisions on time. Do not rely blindly on states. Strategise your visa properly and always have a Plan B.
Things can change very quickly in Australia. Policies change, state priorities change, occupations move, and opportunities can close before you realise it. So do not waste time, do not get too comfortable, and do not assume things will work out on their own.
Plan early, stay informed, keep improving yourself, and move with purpose. One good decision at the right time can save you years.
To everyone still on the journey, stay patient and stay focused. Delays are not the end. Keep pushing forward and trust that your time will come too.
Granted in
10 months and 23 days
24
Feb
2026
TAS
• 491
• 95 pts
Submitted Documents to comply with s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer
Polio certificate provided for main and secondary applicant
23
Feb
2026
TAS
• 491
• 95 pts
Received s56 Request for Further Information (RFI) from Visa Case Officer
S56 received
Polio Vaccination Certificate
15
May
2025
TAS
• 491
• 95 pts
Completed Visa Medicals
Completed medical appointment
11
May
2025
TAS
• 491
• 95 pts
Booked Medicals for Visa
02
May
2025
TAS
• 491
• 95 pts
Submitted Visa Application
In December, I thought everything was over. Everything I had worked for over the past eight years seemed to be going down the drain, and I felt like I had no options left. But then I came across my current migration agent, who mentored me throughout this journey, and within four months, I was able to secure an invitation.
All thanks to Allah Almighty. One important takeaway: always make the best of your situation. The grass isn’t always greener on the other side. At one point in my life, I would have never been happy with “just” a 491 visa, but after everything I’ve been through, the 491 feels like a blessing. Now, I’m in the queue with others, waiting for the grant and the rest of the visa process.
01
May
2025
TAS
• 491
• 95 pts
Received State Nomination Approval
Received nomination confirmation and invitation to apply for 491 after 3 days of application.
Main applicant + wife (secondary applicant)
01
May
2025
TAS
• 491
• 95 pts
Received Skillselect Invitation to Apply (ITA) Visa
28
Apr
2025
• 80 pts
Received Skill Assessment Approval
ANMAC skills assessment approved in 5 weeks.
28
Apr
2025
TAS
• 491
• 95 pts
Submitted Nomination Application to State
Submitted Nomination Application.
21
Apr
2025
TAS
• 491
• 95 pts
Received Preinvite from State
Received invite same day as ROI submission.
20
Apr
2025
TAS
• 491
• 95 pts
Submitted State Registration of Interest (ROI)
Completed requirements for Gold Pass for Tasmania.
19
Mar
2025
• 80 pts
Applied for Skill Assessment
ANMAC modified skills assessment applied due to expiry if last skills assessment.
23
Dec
2024
• 80 pts
General Event
Due to low demand of ENs in South Australia and visa expiring soon, moved to outer regional town in Tasmania.
Applied for a employer sponsored visa 407 in relevant field and bridging A granted
04
Dec
2024
SA
• 190
• 85 pts
General Event
ROI not invited
Employer is not able to sponsor so Australian Dream ends here. Visa expiry is 7 Jan 2025
23
Aug
2024
SA
• 190
• 85 pts
Submitted State Registration of Interest (ROI)
85 Points including state points
Living in SA for 2 years
Working in greater Adelaide region for 2 years
Lodged ROI for SA today
30
Sep
2023
SA
• 491
• 95 pts
Submitted Expression of Interest (EOI)
Enrolled nurse
Skills assessment by ANMAC received 06/04/2023
Applied EOI for South Australia state, awaiting response and new conditions from SA gov.
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