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We were PhD scholars in Australia. Upon completion of our studies, we decided to apply for our temporary graduate visas so we could find work in Australia. We were successful in getting our visas within a few weeks, found work in our respective disciplines, then applied for permanent Skilled – Independent visas. Silverbay helped us through both visas. Our migration agent was very happy for us when we got our visas but told us (jokingly) that she was sad that our first country just lost two PhDs."
- Independent Skilled visa holders

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"In 2012, I visited my sisters and brothers in Brisbane, Queensland. Within few days from lodging the application, my Australian visitor’s visa was approved immediately. This would not be possible without the assistance of Silverbay Australia and the personal attention of Dr. Tessie Tumaneng-Diete. Her company is very thorough and professional in their dealings with clients. I highly recommend to Filipino families the excellent services provided by Silverbay Australia. If ever I decide to visit again Australia, without second thought I would immediately seek the assistance of Dr. Tessie Tumaneng-Diete, who is truly one of the best in her field." - _O.D., Visitor from Manila

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"We obtained our permanent regional skilled visas through Silverbay Australia. We fondly called our migration agent “Ate” or big sister, who patiently walked us through the complex visa application process. Silverbay was kind enough to accommodate our requests for discounted professional fees because there were a few of us applying for the same visa. We obtained our visas at different times - some got theirs in a few weeks, while others in a couple of months or so. Nevertheless, we are now happily living in Australia with our respective families, doing what we do best –preparing the best food ever!" – Filipino Chefs and Cooks from cruise ships and overseas international hotels

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"I sponsored my wife and daughter to come to Australia. I prepared my documents myself but just to double check that I had all the necessary requirements as per migration laws, Tess kindly reviewed them for me. We are now living in Australia permanently, with my daughter and I becoming citizens not long after their arrival."
- Permanent residents from Brisbane

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About Us

Silverbay Australia Migration and recruitment is a registered business in Australia founded by Dr Tessie Tumaneng-Diete. Tessie has strong work ethics and her credentials include the following:

Education

  • Graduate Certificate in Migration Law and Practice – Griffith University
  • PhD – University of Melbourne
  • Masters and Bachelor degrees – University of the Philippines at Los Baños

Australian Registered Migration Agent

Relevant Background

Tessie has been in Australia for more than 30 years. Before migrating, she taught at the University of the Philippines at Los Banos. In Australia, Tessie worked initially as a welfare worker helping newly-arrived migrants as they settle in their new country. In 2000, she was awarded a Filipino-Australian Women’s Achievement Award given by then Philippine Ambassador to Australia Her Excellency Delia Domingo-Albert and the Queensland Governor, in recognition of her community service as well as for her achievements as a migrant.

She completed her PhD at the University of Melbourne. She then worked in various government departments in Queensland for more than 10 years as a resource economist and environmental planner. These enriched her knowledge of government policies and procedures, and of the social, economic and environmental fabric of Australia. Tessie has written several conference and journal articles in the resource economics field.

Tessie also completed a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law and Practice with the vision of helping others attain their dreams of living in Australia and/or visiting, working and studying in the country.