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• heyits7me_mags Imus CityTotal Reaction Points: 11Member

  January 2012 Posts: 599

  I knew an applicant from other forum who was granted Victoria sponsorship last year. He had estimated an amount, he did not show any proof of funds, I think it was deffered.
  
  Just to remember this friend, unluckily, that time Victoria sponsorship does not required IELTS then upon application so he has to take the IELTS after sponsorship was grated but unfortunately he could not get required score even he took the IELTS 4 times, he asked for some extensions, he was allowed few but he was given last and ultimate but still from his last try i dont know for whatever reason he did'nt get the IELTS score he has expected to get. The extension expires until my dear poor friend gave up. It was difficult for me what had happen to him, through his post i could see that he is a good person. But i could not do anything until i had'nt known his whereabouts by then. If only then those review centers have show up clearly through their advertisement dessimination or if only i knew then there was 9.0 Niners or something like that to offer my friend he should not experience being fall short of a visa grants. haayz!!! huuu!!!

  05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
  12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
  12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
  03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
  05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
  05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
  07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
  - Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
  - Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.

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• itchan PhoenixTotal Reaction Points: 3Member

  January 2012 Posts: 213

  that's one unfortunate story... even if your friend didnt have niners, if he (we) had pinoyau back then, then it would probably been easier for him

  27.08.2011 - Submitted ACS Assessment via Fedex. Nominated Occupation : Systems Analyst (261112)
  10.10.2011 - ACS assessment received (PIM3 / Group A)
  17.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1
  30.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1 Result Received L- 9, R-9, W-7.5, S-8, OB-8.5
  04.12.2011 - Lodged 175(Online)
  17.04.2012 - Submitted request for FBI clearance (Me)
  02.05.2012 - Application being processed further
  29.05.2012 - Followed up CO Allocation
  01.06.2012 - CO Allocated, requesting for PCC and Meds
  02.06.2012 - Received FBI clearance. My middle name is misspelled (toink!)
  13.06.2012 - Submitted form 1022 and supporting documents to add spouse as dependent.
  15.06.2012 - Submit request for FBI clearance (Me and Spouse). 8-week wait time begins
  22.06.2012 - Uploaded NBI clearance
  22.06.2012 - Medicals @ SLEC (Wifey and Me)
  28.06.2012 - 28th DAY MILESTONE
  16.07.2012 - All Medicals Finalized
  26.07.2012 - Uploaded FBI clearance
  02.08.2012 - APRUB!!
  
  Freedom aint cheap mate! (lol)

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• heyits7me_mags Imus CityTotal Reaction Points: 11Member

  January 2012 Posts: 599

  that's one unfortunate story... even if your friend didnt have niners, if he (we) had pinoyau back then, then it would probably been easier for him

  Yup! i agree with you, i asked him then how come he was the only applicant in our batch who applied he was the only lucky person granted coz we are all rejected by Vic, others take sometime for rejection that made us waited for some months. We are also aware of financial capacity declaration and asked him how did he declared, he told he just estimated the cost per head of his family member and declared to Vic.
  
  

  05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
  12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
  12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
  03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
  05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
  05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
  07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
  - Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
  - Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.

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• TasBurrfoot OsakaTotal Reaction Points: 276Member, Moderator

  September 2012 Posts: 4,331

  Hi, buhayin ko sana itong thread na ito... any recent applicants for SS in Victoria?
  
  We will be lodging our application either tonight or tomorrow - sabi nila, it will be a wait that can go as long as 12 weeks but I guess it should be worth it I hope... :)

  Primary Applicant: Wife
  Accountant (General): 221111
  
  04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
  07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
  17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
  24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
  25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
  25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
  30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
  01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
  20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
  23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
  05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
  06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
  03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
  03 Jun 2013 - started work
  12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
  15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
  29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
  20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

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• Metaform MelbourneTotal Reaction Points: 11Member

  September 2012 edited September 2012 Posts: 505

  Meron pala nito! I've been meaning to ask questions regarding Vic ss some months ago. Anyway, I will just provide info to those who would need them.

  CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
  The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

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• mikssim SingaporeTotal Reaction Points: 0Member

  September 2012 Posts: 14

  @psychoboy Hi! Ako nag apply. Waiting ng result pa. Though inacknowledge yung application after 1-2 days mula ng ni lodge ko binigyan ako reference number.
  
  Mabilis naman sila mag respond and mag follow up through email.
  
  Last email I received from them nagtatanong bakit ko daw gusto sa Victoria kung may friends naman ako from other states. Then, state ko reason ng professional prospects ko sa Victoria compared to other states.
  
  Pero mukhang nasa deciding stage na sila kasi yung email is something like...'Before we finalise this..blah blah.. please answer the 2 questions via email'.
  
  Hayun, goodluck sa tin.

  April 25 2012: Start gathering paperworks for Assessment
  August 4 2012: IELTS exam (Written)
  August 7 2012: IELTS exam (Speaking)
  August 17 2012: IELTS Passed! L=8.0, R=7.0, W=7.5, S=7.5 Overall=7.5
  August 19 2012: Online Application ACS Skills Assessment (Stage 1)
  August 20 2012: ACS Skills Assessment (Stage 2 – Case Allocated)
  August 22 2012: ACS Skills Assessment (Stage 4 – With Assessor)
  September 16, 2012: ACS Skills Assessment (Stage 4 – In Progress)
  September 18, 2012: ACS Skills Assessment (Stage 4 – Case Finalised) got the PDF from ACS.
  September 18, 2012: SS application for Victoria
  October 8, 2012: SS Acknowledgment received
  Jan 23, 2013: Victoria SS - Approved

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• TasBurrfoot OsakaTotal Reaction Points: 276Member, Moderator

  September 2012 Posts: 4,331

  @psychoboy Hi! Ako nag apply. Waiting ng result pa. Though inacknowledge yung application after 1-2 days mula ng ni lodge ko binigyan ako reference number.
  
  Mabilis naman sila mag respond and mag follow up through email.
  
  Last email I received from them nagtatanong bakit ko daw gusto sa Victoria kung may friends naman ako from other states. Then, state ko reason ng professional prospects ko sa Victoria compared to other states.
  
  Pero mukhang nasa deciding stage na sila kasi yung email is something like...'Before we finalise this..blah blah.. please answer the 2 questions via email'.
  
  Hayun, goodluck sa tin.

  Wow, mabilis sila if ever finalizing na ah! :)
  
  All the best @mikssim
  
  

  Primary Applicant: Wife
  Accountant (General): 221111
  
  04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
  07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
  17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
  24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
  25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
  25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
  30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
  01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
  20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
  23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
  05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
  06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
  03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
  03 Jun 2013 - started work
  12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
  15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
  29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
  20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

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• mikssim SingaporeTotal Reaction Points: 0Member

  September 2012 Posts: 14

  @psychoboy Hi! Ako nag apply. Waiting ng result pa. Though inacknowledge yung application after 1-2 days mula ng ni lodge ko binigyan ako reference number.
  
  Mabilis naman sila mag respond and mag follow up through email.
  
  Last email I received from them nagtatanong bakit ko daw gusto sa Victoria kung may friends naman ako from other states. Then, state ko reason ng professional prospects ko sa Victoria compared to other states.
  
  Pero mukhang nasa deciding stage na sila kasi yung email is something like...'Before we finalise this..blah blah.. please answer the 2 questions via email'.
  
  Hayun, goodluck sa tin.

  
  
  Wow, mabilis sila if ever finalizing na ah! :)
  
  All the best @mikssim
  
  

  LOL as we speak, nag email sila. asking for further info why i want to stay at Victoria and not on other states. essay ito. kaloka.
  
  

  April 25 2012: Start gathering paperworks for Assessment
  August 4 2012: IELTS exam (Written)
  August 7 2012: IELTS exam (Speaking)
  August 17 2012: IELTS Passed! L=8.0, R=7.0, W=7.5, S=7.5 Overall=7.5
  August 19 2012: Online Application ACS Skills Assessment (Stage 1)
  August 20 2012: ACS Skills Assessment (Stage 2 – Case Allocated)
  August 22 2012: ACS Skills Assessment (Stage 4 – With Assessor)
  September 16, 2012: ACS Skills Assessment (Stage 4 – In Progress)
  September 18, 2012: ACS Skills Assessment (Stage 4 – Case Finalised) got the PDF from ACS.
  September 18, 2012: SS application for Victoria
  October 8, 2012: SS Acknowledgment received
  Jan 23, 2013: Victoria SS - Approved

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• multitasking North RydeTotal Reaction Points: 67Member

  October 2012 Posts: 543

  Hi Miksim...
  almost the same time pala tayo nag apply for victoria application.. they also ask additional info from me about my CV.. kasi iba yung format ng CV ko.. medyo high level... it's good to know na malapit na nilang i finalize yung sa yo.. i hope malapit na din yung sa akin...i worked before in Canberra but pinili ko Victoria kasi nandoon may mga relatives ako doon...

  May 2012 - Revalidated ACS Application (System Analyst)
  9/1/2012 - Taken My 3rd IELTS Exam
  9/14/2012 - Got IELTS results: L=8,R=8.5,W=7,S=7 .. :-) .. pag may tiyaga..may nilaga
  9/15/2012 - Updated my EOI = 65 points (visa 190);60 (VISA 189)
  10/10/2012 - Australia Federal Police Clearance Submitted Online
  10/11/2012 - FBI Clearance Sent Through DHL
  10/22/2012 - Received scan copy of AFP clearance from my friend in Melbourne
  11/15/2012 - Received Invitation for 189 (about 2 months after 60 pts effectivity)
  11/24/2012 - 189 VISA Lodged
  11/29/2012 - DIAC Ack :-)
  12/4/2012 - Received FBI clearance. Friend in US sent scanned copy
  12/17/2012 - CO Assigned
  04/17/2013 Visa 189 Granted.. Thank you Lord...
  08/09/2013 - Flight to Sydney through PAL
  08/10/2013 - Touchdown Sydney
  08/12/2013 - Start of Job Hunt in Australia
  08/26/2013 - First day of work... THANK YOU LORD...
  07/16/2015 - Transferred to my second job/company
  Pray, Hope AND Don't Worry - Padre Pio
  

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• mikssim SingaporeTotal Reaction Points: 0Member

  October 2012 Posts: 14

  Hi Miksim...
  almost the same time pala tayo nag apply for victoria application.. they also ask additional info from me about my CV.. kasi iba yung format ng CV ko.. medyo high level... it's good to know na malapit na nilang i finalize yung sa yo.. i hope malapit na din yung sa akin...i worked before in Canberra but pinili ko Victoria kasi nandoon may mga relatives ako doon...

  Hi! Mukhang matagal tagal pa to, aabutin siguro ng month/s. :) Nag eemail sila ng additional info sa akin. Nung una about sa essay on why I want to live/work there. then may reply sila ulit ngayon asking me about sa financial asset ko, kelangan i declare though di naman hinihingi ng proof.
  
  sana slowly but surely ito. :)
  
  

  April 25 2012: Start gathering paperworks for Assessment
  August 4 2012: IELTS exam (Written)
  August 7 2012: IELTS exam (Speaking)
  August 17 2012: IELTS Passed! L=8.0, R=7.0, W=7.5, S=7.5 Overall=7.5
  August 19 2012: Online Application ACS Skills Assessment (Stage 1)
  August 20 2012: ACS Skills Assessment (Stage 2 – Case Allocated)
  August 22 2012: ACS Skills Assessment (Stage 4 – With Assessor)
  September 16, 2012: ACS Skills Assessment (Stage 4 – In Progress)
  September 18, 2012: ACS Skills Assessment (Stage 4 – Case Finalised) got the PDF from ACS.
  September 18, 2012: SS application for Victoria
  October 8, 2012: SS Acknowledgment received
  Jan 23, 2013: Victoria SS - Approved

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• multitasking North RydeTotal Reaction Points: 67Member

  October 2012 Posts: 543

  I also got and email from Victoria..
  
  "We are currently experiencing a delay in processing ICT applications and are unable to provide a time frame in which the application will be finalised. "
  
  hayyzzzz....

  May 2012 - Revalidated ACS Application (System Analyst)
  9/1/2012 - Taken My 3rd IELTS Exam
  9/14/2012 - Got IELTS results: L=8,R=8.5,W=7,S=7 .. :-) .. pag may tiyaga..may nilaga
  9/15/2012 - Updated my EOI = 65 points (visa 190);60 (VISA 189)
  10/10/2012 - Australia Federal Police Clearance Submitted Online
  10/11/2012 - FBI Clearance Sent Through DHL
  10/22/2012 - Received scan copy of AFP clearance from my friend in Melbourne
  11/15/2012 - Received Invitation for 189 (about 2 months after 60 pts effectivity)
  11/24/2012 - 189 VISA Lodged
  11/29/2012 - DIAC Ack :-)
  12/4/2012 - Received FBI clearance. Friend in US sent scanned copy
  12/17/2012 - CO Assigned
  04/17/2013 Visa 189 Granted.. Thank you Lord...
  08/09/2013 - Flight to Sydney through PAL
  08/10/2013 - Touchdown Sydney
  08/12/2013 - Start of Job Hunt in Australia
  08/26/2013 - First day of work... THANK YOU LORD...
  07/16/2015 - Transferred to my second job/company
  Pray, Hope AND Don't Worry - Padre Pio
  

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• multitasking North RydeTotal Reaction Points: 67Member

  October 2012 Posts: 543

  Guys... baka naman may bagong balita on victoria ss.. paki share naman.. ex.. may na approve..etc...
  thanks...

  May 2012 - Revalidated ACS Application (System Analyst)
  9/1/2012 - Taken My 3rd IELTS Exam
  9/14/2012 - Got IELTS results: L=8,R=8.5,W=7,S=7 .. :-) .. pag may tiyaga..may nilaga
  9/15/2012 - Updated my EOI = 65 points (visa 190);60 (VISA 189)
  10/10/2012 - Australia Federal Police Clearance Submitted Online
  10/11/2012 - FBI Clearance Sent Through DHL
  10/22/2012 - Received scan copy of AFP clearance from my friend in Melbourne
  11/15/2012 - Received Invitation for 189 (about 2 months after 60 pts effectivity)
  11/24/2012 - 189 VISA Lodged
  11/29/2012 - DIAC Ack :-)
  12/4/2012 - Received FBI clearance. Friend in US sent scanned copy
  12/17/2012 - CO Assigned
  04/17/2013 Visa 189 Granted.. Thank you Lord...
  08/09/2013 - Flight to Sydney through PAL
  08/10/2013 - Touchdown Sydney
  08/12/2013 - Start of Job Hunt in Australia
  08/26/2013 - First day of work... THANK YOU LORD...
  07/16/2015 - Transferred to my second job/company
  Pray, Hope AND Don't Worry - Padre Pio
  

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• TasBurrfoot OsakaTotal Reaction Points: 276Member, Moderator

  October 2012 Posts: 4,331

  Guys... baka naman may bagong balita on victoria ss.. paki share naman.. ex.. may na approve..etc...
  thanks...

  konting hintay muna boss @multitasking - VIC are really slow (12 wks on the average from what I know...), hopefully though it will come in time as your Christmas gift! :)
  
  

  Primary Applicant: Wife
  Accountant (General): 221111
  
  04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
  07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
  17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
  24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
  25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
  25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
  30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
  01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
  20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
  23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
  05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
  06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
  03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
  03 Jun 2013 - started work
  12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
  15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
  29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
  20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

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• hotshot SydneyTotal Reaction Points: 6Member

  October 2012 Posts: 1,643

  Guys... baka naman may bagong balita on victoria ss.. paki share naman.. ex.. may na approve..etc...
  thanks...

  
  
  konting hintay muna boss @multitasking - VIC are really slow (12 wks on the average from what I know...), hopefully though it will come in time as your Christmas gift! :)
  
  

  oo nga po...mabagal talaga sa victoria. nagapply din kasi ako dati dun e. almost 3 months din inabot bago ko matanggap yung approval. pero nung time na natanggap ko approval nila, too late na kasi nasubmit ko na visa application ko nun with NSW SS at may CO na din kami. hehe

  Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
  May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
  May 30 2012 - CO allocation
  Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
  Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
  Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
  Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
  Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

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• multitasking North RydeTotal Reaction Points: 67Member

  October 2012 Posts: 543

  @psychoboy & hotshot...thanks thanks......
  
  

  May 2012 - Revalidated ACS Application (System Analyst)
  9/1/2012 - Taken My 3rd IELTS Exam
  9/14/2012 - Got IELTS results: L=8,R=8.5,W=7,S=7 .. :-) .. pag may tiyaga..may nilaga
  9/15/2012 - Updated my EOI = 65 points (visa 190);60 (VISA 189)
  10/10/2012 - Australia Federal Police Clearance Submitted Online
  10/11/2012 - FBI Clearance Sent Through DHL
  10/22/2012 - Received scan copy of AFP clearance from my friend in Melbourne
  11/15/2012 - Received Invitation for 189 (about 2 months after 60 pts effectivity)
  11/24/2012 - 189 VISA Lodged
  11/29/2012 - DIAC Ack :-)
  12/4/2012 - Received FBI clearance. Friend in US sent scanned copy
  12/17/2012 - CO Assigned
  04/17/2013 Visa 189 Granted.. Thank you Lord...
  08/09/2013 - Flight to Sydney through PAL
  08/10/2013 - Touchdown Sydney
  08/12/2013 - Start of Job Hunt in Australia
  08/26/2013 - First day of work... THANK YOU LORD...
  07/16/2015 - Transferred to my second job/company
  Pray, Hope AND Don't Worry - Padre Pio
  

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• yukie77 SingaporeTotal Reaction Points: 0Member

  December 2012 Posts: 85

  Hello :)
  
  I understand that the state may require you some additional documents regarding the SS. Ask ko lang po, tama po ba that the proof of fund is only needed upon the actual visa application, or upon EOI palang?
  
  At any point in time po ba, assuming you got accepted for SS and are unable to submit the required documents, (i.e come up with the 20kAUD/head) can you still proceed with a 189 application instead of a 190?
  
  Thanks a lot!
  
  
  

  ANZSCO code 261311 Analyst Programmer
  07Dec2012: ACS Assessment Submission
  01Feb2013: ACS Result Suitable - AQF Bachelor Degree
  23Mar2013: IELTS BC Singapore
  05Apr2013: IELTS Results (L: 9.0 R: 7.5 W: 8.0 S: 8.5 OBS: 8.5)
  09Apr2013: Submitted EOI
  21Apr2013: Invited to lodge 189
  22Apr2013: Lodged Visa
  03May2013: CO Assigned GSM Brisbane
  28May2013: Completed CO Required Documents
  31May2013: Visa Grant - Initial Entry Deadline May 11, 2014
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• mikssim SingaporeTotal Reaction Points: 0Member

  January 2013 Posts: 14

  after 3 mos of lodging my SS application in Victoria, I finally received the good news that I successfully passed the application.
  
  I just have to reply to them if I'll accept it or not. Sobrang blessing naman na nakakalito na dahil I was also accepted in NZ and will relocate there end of Jan.
  
  Ano ba mas ok, NZ or AU? Nakakalito pumili kung parehas ok. :) --God is good.

  April 25 2012: Start gathering paperworks for Assessment
  August 4 2012: IELTS exam (Written)
  August 7 2012: IELTS exam (Speaking)
  August 17 2012: IELTS Passed! L=8.0, R=7.0, W=7.5, S=7.5 Overall=7.5
  August 19 2012: Online Application ACS Skills Assessment (Stage 1)
  August 20 2012: ACS Skills Assessment (Stage 2 – Case Allocated)
  August 22 2012: ACS Skills Assessment (Stage 4 – With Assessor)
  September 16, 2012: ACS Skills Assessment (Stage 4 – In Progress)
  September 18, 2012: ACS Skills Assessment (Stage 4 – Case Finalised) got the PDF from ACS.
  September 18, 2012: SS application for Victoria
  October 8, 2012: SS Acknowledgment received
  Jan 23, 2013: Victoria SS - Approved

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• TasBurrfoot OsakaTotal Reaction Points: 276Member, Moderator

  January 2013 Posts: 4,331

  after 3 mos of lodging my SS application in Victoria, I finally received the good news that I successfully passed the application.
  
  I just have to reply to them if I'll accept it or not. Sobrang blessing naman na nakakalito na dahil I was also accepted in NZ and will relocate there end of Jan.
  
  Ano ba mas ok, NZ or AU? Nakakalito pumili kung parehas ok. :) --God is good.

  If you want a more laid back back life, NZ cguro... But take not that most people from NZ are only using NZ as a stepping stone for Australia...

  Primary Applicant: Wife
  Accountant (General): 221111
  
  04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
  07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
  17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
  24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
  25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
  25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
  30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
  01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
  20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
  23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
  05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
  06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
  03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
  03 Jun 2013 - started work
  12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
  15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
  29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
  20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

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• rguez06 MelbourneTotal Reaction Points: 8Member

  April 2013 Posts: 329

  Hi Guys,
  Do we need evidence to prove what you claim on your financial capacity? I just estimated ours and some of it are land titles that's not under me (Family owned). Thanks!

  Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
  
  YEAR 2012 - Collated all required documents and RPL
  Jan. 06, 2013 - ACS (RPL) Submitted
  Feb. 02, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC)
  Feb. 15, 2013 - L-8.0 R-7.0 S-6.5 W-6.0 (Charge to experience)
  Mar. 14, 2013 - ACS Stage 4 - In Progress
  Mar. 15, 2013 - ACS Suitable 9+ Years Work Experience
  Apr. 06, 2013 - IELTS Exam 2 (IDP)
  Apr. 19, 2013 - L-8.5 R-7.0 S-7.5 W-7.5 =)
  Apr. 19, 2013 - EOI 190 & VIC SS Submitted
  Apr. 24, 2013 - VIC SS Acknowledgement Received
  May 03, 2013 - Updated EOI, Submitted 189 with 65 points
  May 06, 2013 - Received DIAC invite
  June 06, 2013 - Lodged VISA 189
  Aug. 03 2013 - Medicals Done @NHSI
  Aug. 06 2013 - CO Allocated, Adelaide Team 6
  Aug. 06 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
  Aug. 08 2013 - Uploaded ITRs, payslips & Form 80
  Aug, 14 2013 - Daughter's Medical referred to MOC
  Sep. 18 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!! IED Aug. 2014
  Nov. 12 2013 - MNL - MEL via PAL
  Jan. 14 2014 - Job Offer :)
  Jan. 20 2014 - First day of work!
  

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  May 2013 Posts: 80

  Hi! Newbie po ako sa forum na to, normal lng po ba na matagal ang result ng VIC SS? 14 weeks na ung sa amin, sabi may delay daw ung out nung nagfollow up kme.

  Main Applicant : Husband
  Occupation : ICT Security Specialist 262112
  
  October 26 2012 - ACS Approval
  January 12, 2013 - IELTS Exam
  January 24, 2013 - IELTS Results (all bands : 7)
  February 2, 2013 - SS VIC Application
  May 20, 2013 - SS VIC Approval
  May 20,2013 - EOI Submitted
  May 21, 2013 - Invitation to apply VISA 190
  May 28, 2013 -Lodged application for VISA 190
  June 28, 2013 - CO allocated but advised to withdraw application due to incorrect claimed points. Claimed 5pts for Australian study requirement
  July 3, 2013 - Submitted request for withdrawal of application
  July 5, 203 - EOI/VISA Withdrawn
  July 7, 2013 - EOI Resubmitted
  July 8, 2013 - Invitation to apply VISA 190
  July 13, 2013 - Resubmitted VISA 190
  August 13, 2013 - CO allocated - Requested Medical and Form 80 (main applicant & dependant)
  August 21, 2013 - Submitted Form 80
  August 22, 2013 - CO requested for SG PCC
  August 23, 2013 - Medical Completed
  August 26, 2013 - SG PCC
  September 16, 2013 - Collected and uploaded SG PCC
  September 17, 2013 - VISA Grant! Praise God!!
  February 25, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
  
  Thank you Lord!!
  

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