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RPL (MODL) and visa application

I would recommend Mr Peter Chiam, with no reservation, to anyone needing assistance with their skill assessment and visa applications. My family and I are thrilled to finally have the visas on our passports and looking forward to our new life in Australia beginning soon.

Peter maintains professionalism and excellence in all of his work, in advising on policies/guidelines, recommending supporting documents, and liaison with the Department of Immigration & Citizenship. He also takes the time to make sure that every detail submitted with the application forms is correct prior to the submission. The whole process was an anxiety-free time since I was able to rely totally on the advice and guidance he gave me.

I had to process the RPL track with ACS, and received MODL recognition. Visa process was quick too! Peter was able to handle all the matters online, other than where there was a necessity to courier a document or two.

Thank you Peter and all the best with all future applicants! - Eshantha Weeratunga & family, Mar 2010.

RPL (MODL) and visa application

Having decided to make the move to Australia, I was faced with the immense task of going through the whole process and that is when I decided to make contact with Peter Chiam after viewing testimonials from his clients on various forums and websites. From the very first email with Peter what I deemed as a difficult task started to look so much easier and uncomplicated. Each stage starting from my professional assessment till the Visa approval was explained to me with utmost detail and care. The manner in which responses and queries were dealt with had a combination of professionalism and friendliness. This high level of customer service impressed me from the start and made this whole journey stress free. I want to extend my sincere thanks on behalf of my family and I for helping us achieve our desire of making this move to Australia. We wish you all the success in your future endeavours. - Harris Moideen, Mar 2010.

RPL (MODL) and visa application

As a seasoned IT pro, semi-decent writer and native English speaker, I reckoned I really ought to be able to sail through the RPL unattended. It is a strange beast, though, with an arcane segmentation of subject areas and bewilderingly esoteric instructions to focus on what you have learned rather than what you know (still not totally convinced I buy that distinction!). Perhaps I would have been okay if I had gone it alone..? I do know for sure, however, that it was infinitely more reassuring to tackle it with assistance from Peter. All the other testimonials are spot on - he provides excellent guidance (aided in no small measure by his own strong IT background) and is fantastically responsive.

For the main visa application we were also considering a do-it-yourself. The process seems very transparent and straightforward at first glance. Dig deeper though and, inevitably, you start to see little inconsistencies and ambiguities. All the doubts and confusion vanished once we relented and got Peter on the case. He correctly anticipated all questions that a case officer might ask so that the application sailed through without any time-consuming follow-ups. Now we have our visa and we're off to Melbourne next week. Can't wait! - Ian & Antje Sutton, Jan 2010.

RPL (MODL) application

Peter was my Australian migration agent and supported me in my ACS assessment. He was extremely professional at all times, responding quickly to my questions and ensuring that my application was the best it could be. I'm delighted to recommend him - Adeel Khan, Dec 2009.

ACS (MODL) and skilled visa application

My wife and I discovered Peter somewhat randomly while searching for a migration agent via Google. We actually contacted a couple of other agents prior to contacting Peter. The other agents were slow to respond, and generally unenthusiastic regarding our interest in migrating to Australia. From the very first contact, Peter was completely different. His responses to our inquiries were fast, accurate and enthusiastic. From the very first email, it was clear that Peter was ready to get to work and make migration a reality for us.

We received our approval letter approximately 2 months ago, and I would like to say THANK YOU to Peter for his exceptional service and knowledge. This would not have been possible without you. - Tony King, Dec 2009.

ACS (MODL) and skilled visa application

After years of thinking about moving to somewhere warmer, sunnier and safer, we decided in January of this year that the place had to be Australia – then realised what a tight timescale we would be working to! I would be 35 in early June and would lose points off those needed for the visa application. We heard about Peter on one of the forums and decided to contact him to see if it could be done in such a short space of time. What can we say? From our initial discussion about how to tackle the ACS and time being tight but not impossible, Peter gave us every confidence that our application could be successful. His considerable IT knowledge and expertise were invaluable in choosing which IT speciality to go for which ensured we got the MODL recognition (and CSL) we wanted. Before speaking to Peter we were going to do the main part of the visa application ourselves, but after his superb work on getting us through the ACS successfully, it seemed only right to use him for the rest too!

We suffered a "glitch" when our application was uploaded to DIAC which meant the online status updates were not visible to us; being thousands of miles away with what feels like little control of your own future was hard at times, but Peter was incredibly patient with us and continued to provide us with as much reassurance that our application hadn't disappeared into a black hole as he possibly could – although I'm sure at times he wished we'd disappear into a black hole!!!!

We finally got our visa approved on September 23rd this year and are headed to Oz for a reccie in October.

To anyone looking for an agent we would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Peter – excellent, professional, friendly and personal service – all at a very reasonable cost. His work ethic is second to none... do you ever sleep??? !!!! We've been amazed at the times he's replied to emails, and his answers always covered everything we'd asked in detail.

To Peter, our heartfelt thanks and best wishes, you've been a star!! - Nathan, Kirsty, Elodie, Finn & Ruby, Sept 2009.

ACS and state sponsored visa application

I first met Peter (in the virtual sense) when he replied to a question I posted on a forum asking about the ACS Application process, and whether or not my professional qualification was recognised. Peter provided me with the answer I was hoping for, and the next stage for me was to complete the paperwork for Peter's review. Straight away Peter spotted a key mistake which would have delayed the whole process – with that one correction Peter had proved his worth.

After a successful ACS application, I then proceeded with the next steps of securing State Sponsorship and having my language skills assessed. I engaged Peter once more to prepare for the main application to DIAC. Although I had originally intended to 'go it alone' with the online application, I decided that it simply wasn't worth the risk as there were certain 'grey' areas that simply weren't clear cut. The advice that Peter gave me in terms of what documentation to provide to support my application was simply invaluable, and I have no doubt that without his advice the information I would have provided would not have been fully up to scratch, possibly leading to a rejected (or at the very least delayed) application. I am pleased to say that everything submitted by Peter was accepted without a single query coming back from DIAC and I have now been granted a visa.

I would not hesitate in recommending Peter as a migration agent. The level of service he provides is excellent, and his experience in dealing with visa applications is simply invaluable. Thanks to Peter my family and I now have the opportunity of a lifetime to live and work in Australia. - Bart Kuiper, Sept 2009

ACS (MODL) and visa application

If you are lucky enough to have Peter as your agent you'll be dealing with a professional who, if you follow his advice, will maximise your chances of success. Quite simply, when dealing with your family's future, that happens to be quite important.

One major point for me was I wanted to speak to the agent direct. There are countless other companies that promise the world and deliver nothing but a switchboard, an email address and a very substandard impersonal service. Peter is however available so many hours of the day you do start to wonder if he eats or sleeps. Basically no middle man, overworked office, unmotivated people, will screw up your application.

In my personal circumstances my ACS application was complicated and needed a good dose of perseverance, many documents and references, legal stat decs etc. Peter was instrumental, telling me what to do and when, keeping me focused, helping with drafting and editing, and he is naturally (since he is a scientist) very accurate in what he does. He'll correct things you'll miss (well I did) and when it comes to these applications they need to be perfect. Peter will show you what the standards are. Be prepared to work hard to meet those standards.

In my case it was with the help of Peter I put a good case together that earned the vital extra MODL points and subsequently a CSL (critical skills list, soon to be outdated) 175 visa in 5 months. Money well spent for once. Yippie! - CA, Sept 2009

RPL (MODL), state sponsorship and visa applications

In 1993 I met an Australian while backpacking around the world. Ever since then it became a dream of mine to live in Australia. Through initial investigation many years ago it seemed this dream would never become a reality as everyone I spoke to said I did not qualify for a visa. As I gained more and more experience in my specialist IT field it gave me more confidence that I had something to offer Australia so I thought I would try again. Again I contacted many agencies only to be told I would probably not qualify. From definitely not to probably. I was just about ready to give up the fight when I read an article about Peter Chiam in the Living in Australia magazine.

I contacted Peter who gave me a thorough assessment. The dream started to become a reality again. My situation meant I needed to prove to the Australian Computer Society that I qualified through experience. This involved completing a number of core competency areas in detail. As Peter is an experienced IT professional himself he was instrumental in ensuring I covered the relevant components. His communication was faultless and I often could not believe the speed in which he got back to me. I honestly felt like I had my own personal assistant by my side form start to finish.

I was so impressed with Peter's professionalism and promptness that once I gained successful skills assessment I wanted someone reliable to complete the final process which was the visa application with the Australian Immigration Department. The final result is a very happy family of 4 that now have our visa and will be in Australia very soon. A huge thanks to Peter and he come highly recommended. Don't give up until you have spoken to Peter Chiam! - Steven Kempson & family, July 2009.

RPL (MODL) and visa application

My wife and me were thinking about moving to Australia for around 2 yrs, and had been to many Australia Expos in London, to see what the process would entail. All the migration agents we had spoken to advised that as I had a tertiary qualification in Biology and not IT (the field I have worked in for 10 years) then I would have to do an RPL and submit this to the ACS, and the success rate was only 2%. This made us think it maybe impossible to ever get to Aus...

Until that is, my wife read about Peter on a Forum. I sent him an up to date CV and off we went. Since that point onwards, not only did Peter walk us through the ACS application, which was a serious minefield and very stringent, (25,000 words once completed!), but he also answered our email questions almost instantly, no matter what time of day or night it was.

Peter not only helped us pass the ACS but also got us MODL! Hence, it was a no-brainer to use Peter for our 175 Independent Visa application, which we also successfully got in Feb 2009, so the whole process including ACS took less than a year.

We will be buying Peter a bottle of champagne as we promised him at the start. Peter is not only very knowledgeable about everything about Australian migration laws, but he is also a stickler to the finest details. His rates are very reasonable, and I guarantee no one else out there could provide a more personalised service and a 100% pass rate service to anyone looking to migrate to Australia! - Tony & Ruby, May 2009.

ACS (MODL) and visa application

I found Ptlabs via recommendations from various expat forums. After talking to other migration agencies and being told I could not apply for a subclass 175 visa I was feeling a bit deflated. I contacted Peter and put my case to him, being a specialist in I.T. himself and having a wealth of knowledge of the Australian Computer Society, he enabled me to get the recognition I needed to go for a subclass 175 Independent visa. This made a big difference and another big plus point is that his fees were cheaper than all the other agencies I contacted.

All my questions were answered promptly and professionally. Peter helped and guided me through the whole process, making it extremely easy and he also put all my fears to rest.

I also needed various additional paperwork regarding my children and work and he guided me through this with ease, supplying templates for me to follow regarding the wording of these legal documents.

If I was to go through this process again I would not choose anyone else. Ptlabs was, for me, one of the better decisions I have made, and having Peter on your side makes a difference. - Barry Roberts, Apr 2009.

RPL application

Peter supported me in my ACS assessment, on all areas of knowledge. His reviews of my drafts, his competences in IT and his approach has followed me until when I finished my RPL application in few weeks. During this time he was always available answering in very short time to my emails, considering more than ten hours of time zone.

I'm happy to recommend Peter as migration agent, in particular to who is needing to prepare the ACS/RPL assessment. - Martin Garcia, Apr 2009.

RPL and visa application

I did my entire permanent resident visa application with Peter, from RPL through to visa preparation and lodgement.

I can only describe the service provided by Peter as brilliant, incredibly professional and super efficient.

I would recommend anyone in the IT profession thinking of migrating to Australia to use his services. - Mark Sivewright, Mar 2009.

RPL (MODL) application

Your response to emails is electric. I always have the confidence that I can send you an email before I go to bed and in the morning I will have a response. In some cases, when I have stayed up late to do some of the RPL we have even had a dialog. This is a great customer experience Peter - don't change. The speed of response makes it feel personal, like that you're only working on my case.

Your knowledge of IT and little prompts on some of the CBOK areas was a great help. The 'do you know anything about X or Y?' makes me remember that I actually do. This combined with your experience of what the ACS are looking for in my documentation has been invaluable. I really feel as if I wouldn't have this without your assistance.

I would have no hesitation in recommending you. - Neil MacLean, Feb 2009.

RPL (MODL) and visa application

We found Peter from Ptlabs via a forum site, we had quotes from other Agents for the Visa Process and the ACS RPL, after some time we decided to go with Peter as I had read other testimonials on his site and recommendations from forums etc. Firstly the cost well what can I say cheaper than other agents and no hidden charges at all. Contactable pretty much it seemed 24 hours a day (Peter do you sleep?). We decided to do the whole process with Peter (ACS/RPL & Visa application).

RPL: Well got off to a shaky start but with the skill and knowledge that was provided in the way of prompts from Peter, we got through each section quite quickly, well I did work on it every minute I had free. We had stumbling blocks, but again with Peter's experience he was able to drag from me what was needed to know, I now know more about what I know than I did (if that makes sense), we also had a quick turn around from the ACS which was only 4 weeks.

Visa: The visa process was quite straight forward and again very reasonable charge for this also. No hidden charges, question after question was asked and was responded to in a professional manner. Peter is cool under pressure, well when I asked about the visa when it will be granted once we had our medicals approved it will be soon, stop panicking... Always reassuring me it will happen and it did today.

I promise if I am ever in your neck of the woods I will call you up and shake your hand, might even buy you a drink.

Rating:- Service offered: 10/10, Price: 10/10, Friendliness: 10/10, Knowledge: 10/10, Overall Rating: 10/10.

Peter from all the family thank you, this is not the last you have heard of me as I will need some advice regarding the mother in-law (careful)...

Thanks again. - Steve, Adele, Laura and Georgia, 19 Feb 2009.

RPL and visa application

I hired Peter to assist me with my ACS skills assessment including the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) application and General Skilled Migration application which was approved in Jan 2009.

I found Peter via his website in 2007 and from my initial inquiry until my final approval he was prompt and knowledgeable on all parts of the ACS application & immigration process. Anyone who has applied or looked at applying for RPL will know how complicated and comprehensive the application process is. Using Peter's help and knowledge made it a hundred times easier and with confidence I could apply for RPL.

His costs are very reasonable and I have already recommended his services to a number of people. - Richard Winfield, Feb 2009.

ACS (MODL) and visa application

We found Peter at Ptlabs to be extremely efficient & knowledgeable, always prompt in replying to our queries and always very friendly. Our application has been smooth all the way thanks to him. We really feel we couldn't have done it without him and can't recommend him highly enough to anyone who wants to take the stress out of the visa application process. Well worth it! Thank you Peter. - Mike, Donnah and Taylor, Jan 2009.

ACS skills assessment application (MODL)

I appreciate your support and help in getting me my ACS credentials. Your support for entire transanction was very professional. Your were thorough on the issue we had in front of us and I liked working with you. I appreciate the way you communicate over email with quick feedback for my all queries irrespective of the time of email.

I still do not understand how you can respond round the clock over emails so fast. When I started the process of ACS assessment I was very nervous and didn't knew where to start from and then I got in touch with you and saw a light of hope after interacting with you. Getting ACS credentials would not have been easy if I would not have come to you.

Distance and time has never been an issue in my case. - Name withheld upon request, Jan 2009.

RPL application (MODL)

I would recommend Peter anytime to anyone who need to have their RPL done. He is absolutely an expert in getting this done in the most efficient and cost effective way. He has created great value and I am definitely planning on using him for other immigration related services in the future as well.

Thank you Peter. - Henk Verhoeven, Dec 2008.

Skills assessment (MODL) and General Skilled Migration application

After having 6 great months living in Australia, I finally decided now is the time to go for a permanent residence application as we settled very nicely in here. As I started looking at getting the ACS assessment and the visa lodgment done it all looked like to me a very complex and time taking process. With a full time job it was really hard to go through all documentation and prepare everything accurately. This is when I was recommended to Peter by an online forum and since that day it had been an amazing experience working with him. He has been accurate, precise and very responsive on everything from the assessment to visa lodgment.

It took us just two weeks to get all documentation ready for assessment where Peter went through each and every thing thoroughly and came up with correction that were to get around the exact requirements by ACS and everything was just spot on and I was able to pass the assessment with MODL without any problem at all.

When I came over to Australia I didn't bring a lot of documentation with me so I was short of the checklist documents at that time. This is when Peter came up with great ideas that helped me getting all kinds of detailed documents and I was able to submit the application in one month after the positive ACS assessment. He has just been phenomenal with his response times.

Since submitting the application, it's just been a wait process but I am very hopeful that with Peter's help it will be a smooth ride again. - Shoaib M, Nov 2008.

Skills assessment (MODL) and Employer Sponsored Permanent Residence application

A "Big Thank You" to Peter for his invaluable assistance and support in navigating successfully through a positive ACS with MODL application, and finally permanent residence status. His prompt replies were much appreciated, as well as his ability to maintain a sense of humour at the sometimes tedious questions and form filling process!

Peter was a joy to work with, and I recommend Ptlabs as the only choice of migration agent. - Vonita B, Oct 2008.

Skills assessment (MODL) and General Skilled Migration application

Peter Chiam is one extraordinary agent. He is very thorough in his approach. If you're looking for an efficient, prompt, dedicated and reasonably priced agent to assist you in this very stressful process, look no further.

At times I would email Peter at 3am, Sydney time, with all my many queries and he would respond immediately. I never had to wait for a response to anything, within minutes I would get a reply.

Like many others we considered using a much more established organisation at nearly 3 times the price, and fortunately chose to use Peter's services which resulted in our visas being issued within less time than we expected. Larger organisations may tend to be less personal and less willing to react with the same sense of purpose.

Our application was slightly different in that we run our own business and therefore had to prove competency as we couldn't get letters of reference. Peter spent many hours assisting us in providing enough proof and evidence for our application to sail through.

Peter, we thank you for your perseverance on our behalf and appreciate your personal service for someone that you've never even met. This is the sort of service that you would only get from a dedicated friend. To anyone in doubt this is probably the best money you'll spend during this process. Any potential South African clients please feel free to contact me should you need any further information. - Bruce and Sharon, Oct 2008.

Skills assessment and General Skilled Migration application

I was referred to Peter through a mutual contact in 2004. At the time, I was speaking with a number of Sydney-city based migration agents who quoted high fees and not very prompt response time. Having had the opportunity to speak with Peter, it was immediately clear that he was definitely on top of the game and I decided to use Peter.

A number of other people I know have / are working with Peter on their visas, and his project management experience from his IT background shows. Peter drives the process, providing updates as necessary and tells you what you need to do at each stage of the process, rather than leave it to you to chase him!

Peter's approach is to guide you through the application process, rather than treating it as a transaction. His advice is prompt, and very clear as to why we needed to do things in a particular way. The fact that he prefers to communicate by email also makes a lot of sense when you look at the amount of information that moves back and forth.

I recommend Peter to everyone who asks, and my extended family are now using him to process their applications. - BT, Sep 2008.

ACS (MODL) and visa application

I made contact with Peter following recommendations on an Internet forum; they proved to be very well deserved. He was helpful, knowledgable and responsive throughout the process of gaining an ACS assessment and then applying for (and being granted) a skilled independent visa.

Collecting the information for the ACS was invaluable and here Peter not only guided me through the process but also gave the full benefit his knowledge of how the application should best be structured. Whenever I've asked a question on any aspect of the process, Peter's answered it fully and in detail, and often emails are answered within hours despite the time difference.

I have no hesitation in recommending him without qualification. - Ben L, Sep 2008.

Skills assessment and General Skilled Migration application

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Peter for all his efforts towards my skills assessment (I received my +ve skills assessment in record time) and thereafter getting me past the visa stage.

He is an extremely knowledgeable person, very prompt in his communications and it was a pleasure to have him assist me in my journey towards getting my visa.

I would highly recommend him to anyone who is seeking expert help with his or her skills assessment & visa processing needs. - Shyamal J, Sep 2008.

ACS application with MODL

I hired Peter for assistance with my skills assessment for the Australian Computer Society, as a first stage in applying for an Australian visa. Peter was always helpful and showed a detailed knowledge in regard to both the ACS application and the visa process as a whole. This resulted in both a positive skills assessment and additional MODL points. Overall I'd highly recommend the services of Peter and Ptlabs.

Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Good Value. - Mark R-d-L, Sep 2008.

RPL application with MODL

It is with my sincere heartfelt thanks that I draft this letter to you.

With the recent exposure to the Australian Computer Society RPL application, I can truly say that I could never have got through this process and the submission of documentation had it not been for your intense input and advice. The constant feedback and direction provided and the insight into the process made these steps easier to follow and understand. Always being available, and the impressive turnaround times.

I wish to thank you for your time and dedication that you accorded me for which the outcome was a successful application and thus being accepted by the ACS.

With this process having been completed with your assistance, we are now well on our way to, hopefully, a successful skilled sponsored visa application.

I would like to take this opportunity to extend my and my family's gratitude to you for all the hard work you provided me, and wish you all the best in your future and well being. - Renard C, Aug 2008.

ACS (MODL) and visa application

After a nightmare journey through different agents we finally found Peter. Our first agent gave up her job shortly after we contracted her. She suggested that we continue through the application with another agent that she recommended. This second agent migrated to Canada herself shortly afterwards and so we were again without an agent. I then contracted one of the bigger migration agencies thinking that at least they were not going to up and leave. The agent we got left the company after 2 weeks of appalling service! He never even answered any of my questions. Then I found Peter's name suggested in a forum. I got our money back from the immigration agency and started working with Peter.

Immediately with Peter it was very different. He answered my emails very promptly and was extremely knowledgeable about my job and how I should approach the visa application. Our first 2 agents had told me that as my degree is Electronics rather than IT, I would have to write a document explaining what I had learned in my career so far. I spent 6 months writing this document as neither agent had any understanding of IT and could not help me with it. Peter explained that I did not need to write the document at all!

Good agents are hard to find. I should know! I highly recommend Peter. With him you are in a safe pair of hands. - Mícheál & Gary, May 2008.

ACS application with MODL

I read a lot about the skills assessment before I started the process, and I was confused about the track that I should follow. Then someone recommended Ptlabs to me and I contacted Peter. He reviewed my CV and experience and directed me correctly to the right path.

The process was simple and he responded to all my queries promptly. Without him, I would probably spend much more time and effort to reach the same result.

For anyone who is trying to start the skills assessment and he thinks that he might need some assistance, then I would really recommend for him to go with Ptlabs. - GA, May 2008.

ACS (MODL) and visa application

What a find! I sent my résumé to Peter for a preliminary assessment, based on the positive comments on the PomsInOz forum. This was an excellent move. My case is a little unusual, but Peter guided the application smoothly and simply with clear cut advice, and each stage was approved without fuss. Added to this, Peter's fees are extremely reasonable. Peter's confidence, knowledge and quick response put my mind at rest from the beginning. His thoroughness and honesty became apparent a little later. I now have my visa and I am extremely grateful for the service I have received. - JT, Apr 2008.

RPL application

For anyone thinking of taking the Australian Computer Society Recognition of Prior Learning process I cannot recommend highly enough engaging Peter from Ptlabs in your quest. The ACS documentation is quite daunting; the format of the answers is quite specific and requires a level of precision and checking of details that is very thorough.

Having started off on my own I soon realised that I wasn't sure if I was writing the correct information in the right way for the ACS, I wasn't sure if I had the right references written and I didn't know if I had enough information to get a pass. Peter has been through a number of these and is very familiar with the ACS assessors' requirements so he will guide you as you complete each section of the submission.

What you will get from Peter is a quick turnaround of each section with comments, thought provoking questions digging out your relevant skills and experience and proof reading. He also drives the process to ensure that all your references, job lists and dates are all matched up correctly and turns the documents around usually within 24 hours to keep the pace up.

My submission was in excess of 25,000 words and I believe that without Peter's help I would still be either writing it or in discussions with the ACS, rather than as I am now, sitting on a 100% positive assessment. - AR, Apr 2008.

RPL and visa application

For anyone who is looking to recruit the assistance of an Agent for the ACS Application and/or Visa Application then I can 100% certify that Peter Chiam, Ptlabs Consulting is an excellent choice.

I have recently passed the ACS RPL assessment and I can say that without Peter's expert guidence I would still be wading through the red tape today. Peter answers all emails typically within a 12 hour period, including weekends (Even his holidays too!!!). His constructive and helpful comments and feedback assist in extracting the best information for RPL candidates.

Having passed the RPL under his expert guidance we were more than happy use his services for the physical visa application too. Again Peter proved to be a true expert in his field; our visa was lodged and then processed with minimal fuss once a case officer was assigned and we now have our visa.

I can only say a huge THANKS to Peter and we have no hesitation in recommending his services for either RPL or Visa applicants as I know you won't be disappointed. - Nick & Claire, Jan 2008 & Sep 2008.

RPL application for C#/C++/C Specialist and visa application

I have degrees in engineering, but I have been working in IT companies for more than 10 years. I engaged Peter's service to help me to prepare documents and lodge application for RPL assessment of ACS.

Peter is very knowledgeable in RPL assessment application. He helps me to get the exact documents that ACS needs for RPL assessment, instead of redundant documents prepared by myself.

Peter was most helpful to me in CBOK areas and project reports preparation. I wrote each area of CBOK, and sent Peter to review and check. Peter was very responsive. He always replied me in no more than half an hour. Then I modified the writings and sent them back to Peter again. This process normally repeated for 3 to 4 times for each CBOK area. Actually the writing of CBOKs was quite tedious, I had to recall some details of the work I did before. But Peter's quick replies encouraged me to write quickly to finish the documents as early as possible.

Moreover, Peter rendered a flexible service fee, which is reasonable and convenient for me.

I got the positive result from ACS for my RPL assessment. I am totally satisfied with the result and Peter's reliable service.

Finally after the long waiting, I get what I am waiting for and my dream comes true.

Thank you very much for your help in the past year.

I am very lucky to encounter you and engage you as my agent for Australia immigration. I appreciate your great job helping me in ACS assessment and visa application. Without you, my application would be not so smooth as it has been. You are knowledgeable, reliable, and responsible, which impressed me very much. I would recommend you to my friends if I have chance.

Thank you again and Good luck to you and your family. - FY, Oct 2007 & May 2008.

RPL application for IT Manager

I had to write an RPL for my ACS assessment due to the fact that my Masters degree didn't major in IT. I spoke to Peter and he reviewed each document I wrote on the various CBOK sections.

We managed to complete the whole process in a week. As soon as I had finished a section, I would email it to Peter and he would email it back by return informing me whether the section needed any revisions. On one occasion, I wanted to talk through something with Peter on the phone. I emailed him to tell him I would be phoning him in ten minutes not realising that he had to drive half way across town like a madman to take the call!

I can't thank Peter enough for his commitment to getting my RPL completed in the fastest time possible. His help and support were invaluable and were a major factor in getting my Visa in 9 months.

Thank you Peter. - DL, Oct 2007.

RPL application for SAP functional specialist

Just to let you know that I received my RPL result... and it was a positive assessment under code 2231-79 - specialising in SAP, which gave me MODL points, too! When I realised I needed to go down the RPL route to be able to apply for Permanent Residence, I was filled with self-doubt about my chances of success, due to the nature of my SAP occupation - a 'functional' IT Professional, which I thought would not pass muster with the ACS. Without your unflagging support, your step-by-step review of each drafted section, and your unwavering belief that I could achieve a positive result, I wouldn't have been able to get my head around this application. Thanks so much, and I would highly recommend your service to anyone faced with the daunting task of writing an RPL application. - SD, Aug 2007.

RPL and visa application

When we first whet looking for an agent I joined every forum I could find and just piggy-backed I suppose. I read the threads and most importantly kept track of which agents were delivering the goods and which were not.

My husband typed up his RPL CBOK areas and I read through them, etc, etc, etc, As he finished each module he sent it to Peter who reviewed it made suggestions about including and deleting information and sent it back to us. This could happen twice, three times maybe more which each module.

The thing is Peter knows exactly what the ACS are looking for. He is aware of the "correct" terminology they require and the format everything needs to be in. He advised us continuously and his advice always made sense.

Peter's help was invaluable. Without him we would not be at the stage we are at. He kept us on track, advised us, nudged us along, calmed us down, you name it and he did it.

The CBOK area was definitely where Peter came into his own. Think about it, we wrote somewhere in the region on 20,000 to 25,000 words and Peter read every one of them. The thing is it's easy to lose track of what the ACS want when your typing it up. It's proving the knowledge you gained all the time. It can be very hard to stay on track.

Considering the fact that Peter is in Sydney and we're in Ireland one would expect communication issues. There are NONE.

Initially I was a bit worried because Peter selects to communicate primarily by e-mail. I can now see that this is by far the most effective mode of communication. We are never in any doubt about his advice because we keep his mails and can refer back to them. With telephone conversations something always gets lost in the telling.

Consider the time difference: I e-mail Peter at night Irish time and the answer is waiting for me the following morning Irish time. I e-mail Peter in the morning Irish time and I usually get a reply within 30 minutes. This can carry on until he decides to go to bed and I have known this to be at 2:00am his time on occasion.

To conclude, I have absolutely no problem at all in recommending Peter. There really are some cowboys out there but I guarantee you that from my experience Peter is not one of them. If you decide to engage him you will never regret it. You might regret it if you don't though. - TM, July 2007.

RPL application for IT Manager

Thank you very much for your faith in me, advice and always prompt responses in me achieving a positive assessment under very tight timescales. I am obviously delighted for myself but also for maintaining your excellent track record of positive assessments - it would have been so easy for you to turn me down on the basis I had procrastinated so long that I stood very little chance and risk your track record. - AB, July 2006.