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  • hi pohi po singapore
    Posts: 46Member
    Joined: Mar 01, 2017
    @mespedido sir mkikidamay po ako sa inyo. October batch
  • jazmyne18jazmyne18 Singapore
    Posts: 574Member
    Joined: Jul 04, 2017
    @PMPdreamer @patpapat congrats sa inyo!

    MAIN APPLICANT: Husband

    2016 07 16 - IELTS Exam
    2016 07 26 - IELTS Result: PROFICIENT <3
    2017 09 11 - EA Assessment [Fast Track]
    2017 09 29 - EA Assessment Outcome: COMPETENT <3
    2017 09 30 - EOI
    2017 10 04 - ITA <3
    2017 11 03 - Lodged Visa 189
    2018 01 15 - Counting ends here, after 73 days: VISA GRANT <3

  • hi pohi po singapore
    Posts: 46Member
    Joined: Mar 01, 2017
    @siantiangco Sir paki add po sa case, Oct 31 / 190 / Dec 18 / re upload NBI. salamat
  • PMPdreamerPMPdreamer Mandaluyong
    Posts: 293Member
    Joined: Apr 13, 2017
  • yanyan19yanyan19 Philippines
    Posts: 10Member
    Joined: Mar 06, 2018
    hi everyone. been reading pinoyau threads for several months now pero nung Tuesday lang ako nag-register. I've also sent feedback twice last Feb. 27 and March 5 pero no reply kahit generic response pero finally today we RECEIVED the golden email and si Peter din CO na nag-grant ng visa namin! Grateful to both @siantiangco and @Heprex for answering my PMs. Promise to include everyone in our prayers especially those who are still waiting for their grants. Malapit na yan. Have faith and keep praying.
  • yanyan19yanyan19 Philippines
    Posts: 10Member
    Joined: Mar 06, 2018
    here's my timeline:
    Occupation: Telecoms Engineer
    Visa Lodge Date: October 19, 2017
    CO Contact: December 15, 2017 (asked to submit Form 815 for my son)
    Visa Grant Date: March 8, 2018
    IED: April 17, 2018 - sobrang konting time to prepare pero carry na :)
  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    @yanyan19. Congrats! :-)

    2014 -- start of Au dream
    06.07.14 -- IELTS LRWS 7.5/7.5/7.0/7.0
    07.18.14 -- positive skills assessment
    08.01.14 -- waiting for occupation in ACT to open
    08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
    08.01.16 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
    06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
    07.18.17 -- expired skills assessment
    08.2017 -- learned high points via SA 489
    11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
    11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
    11.30.17 -- EOI lodge SA 489 80 pts
    12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
    01.04.18 -- Visa Lodge SA 489
    01.19.18 -- Medicals
    04.10.18 -- Visa Grant (DG) Praise God!!!


    PTE Writing Tips

    For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.

    Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.

    Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.

    4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.

    If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.

    If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.

    Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.

    For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence

    Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.

    Essay synonyms

    Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about

    Finally.. Concluded, In Summary

    Democracy- representative govt; elective govt; republic; commonwealth

    Vote- suffrage, ballot, poll, elect officials, select leaders, appoint, designate

    Leaders- officials, officer, commander, chief, head, principal of nations, pioneer, front runner

    Nature- mother earth, environment, wildlife, universe, cosmos, countryside, natural resources, natural world

    Environment- habitat, territory, domain, surroundings

    Teachers- educator, tutor, coach,guide, mentor, guru, professor, trainer, lecturer

    Computer- PC, laptop, netbook,desktop, terminal, mainframe

    Robot- automated individual, android, automaton, golem, bot, droid,

    Invention- creation, innovation, development, design

    Creative ability- inventive mind, originality, imagination, inspiration

    Airplane- plane, airliner, jet, plane

    Drugs- medicine, medication, remedy, cure, antidote

    Issue- matter, affairs, problem, difficulty, obstacle, predicament

    Information- details, particulars, facts, data, computing /computer

    Revolution- insurgence, transformation, innovation, revolt, uprising, restructuring

    Packaging- case, wrap

    Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area

    Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage

    Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor

    Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays

    Technology- invention, engineering, applied science, method, technical knowledge, undustrial science, mechanization

    Xenophobic- anti nationalist

  • joyousmasterjoyousmaster Posts: 90Member
    Joined: Oct 30, 2013
    congrats @yanyan19 what's your timeline?

    May 2013 - submitted assessment in ACS
    Aug 2013 - got the result. Quite unfavorable due to lack of experience recognized
    Oct 2013 - took IELTS exam. Did not meet the desired score
    Nov 2013 - re-take IELTS exam. Still did not meet the desired score
    Apr 2014 - re-take IELTS exam in the Philippines. Still, failed. I gave up at this point.
    Sep 2015 - submitted another ACS assessment. Decided to pursue again since B and I separated. Para makamove on kuno haha!
    Sep 2015 - got the result with favorable reply. Still assessed under subclass 190 (state dependent) though.
    Apr 2016 - took PTE exam instead. Did not meet required score
    May 2016 - re-take PTE exam. FINALLY! got the desired score!
    May 2016 - Submitted EOI for South Australia
    Jul 2016 - Submitted EOI for New South Wales
    May 2017 - got the invitation to apply for state sponsorship! Thank you God! got approved on the same month
    Jul 2017 - Visa lodge
    Aug 2017 - First CO contact. Asking for B's credentials, Singapore police clearance, etc
    Aug 2017 - Medical
    Sep 2017 - Provided documents
    Nov 2017 - Second CO contact. Asking for more information
    Dec 2017 - Provided documents
    Mar 13, 2018 - Expired passport
    Mar 28, 2018 - Renewed passport
    April 11, submitted new passport
    April 23 - GRANT :) thank GOD!

    JULY 28, 2018 - IED

  • yanyan19yanyan19 Philippines
    Posts: 10Member
    Joined: Mar 06, 2018
    here's my timeline:
    Occupation: Telecoms Engineer
    Visa Lodge Date: October 19, 2017
    CO Contact: December 15, 2017 (asked to submit Form 815 for my son)
    Visa Grant Date: March 8, 2018
    IED: April 17, 2018 - sobrang konting time to prepare pero carry na
  • hi pohi po singapore
    Posts: 46Member
    Joined: Mar 01, 2017
    @yanyan19 Congratulations!
  • siantiangcosiantiangco Batangas City
    Posts: 417Member
    Joined: Oct 24, 2017
    Update

    Name | Lodgement Date | Visa Type | CO Contact Date | CO Requested Info.

    1. @dy3p | Sep 11 | 189 | Oct 17 | Further evidence of employment income in 2008, 2009 (unclaimed points experience) and repeat medical exam (done 5 months prior to lodging) - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 16) :x
    2. @rvrecabar l Sep 10 l Oct 18 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 21) :x
    3. @CroweAltius | Sep 13 | 189 | Oct 23 | Additional Proof of De Facto Relationship - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22) :x
    4. @sherwinm | Sep 17 | 189 | Oct 23 | Form 80 and wife’s education certificate - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22) :x
    5. @WaterYogi | Sep 07 | 189 | Oct 25 | Form 80, BioData, Evidence of Name Change(though di ako nagbago ng name.) - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22) :x
    6. @jacjacjac | Aug 30 | Oct 25 | Japan Police Clearance, NBI, Daughter’s health clearance (given Dec 12 as per emedical client) - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 3) :x
    7. @amoj | Sep 20 | 189 | Oct 31 | Further evidence of de facto partnership - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 6) :x
    8. @Hunter_08 | Sep 20 | 489 | Nov 1 | Send PTE result to DIBP - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 6) :x
    9. @dorbsdee l Sep 21 l | Nov 1 l Form 815
    10. @EGMS_AU2017 | Sep 25 | 189 |Nov 6 | main applicant bank statement - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22) :x
    11. @eww14 l Sep 23 l | Nov 7 l Evidence of relationship with spouse - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 5) :x
    12. @siantiangco | Sep 25 | 189 | Nov 10 | further inquiries about GF (non-migrating)
    13. @patpatpat | Sep 30 | 189 | Nov 17 | form 815 for wife - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 7) :x
    14. @soddie | Oct 7 | | Nov 14 | Form 815 for daughter, ACS positive assessment for spouse - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 28) :x
    15. @KimBokJoo | Jul 18 | 189 |1st CO: Aug 21 | 2nd CO: Nov 17 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 21) :x
    16. @dutchmilk l Oct 12 l 489 l Nov 20
    17. @PMPdreamer | Jul 12 | | 1st CO: Aug 3, Medicals, Police Clearance and PTE | 2nd CO: Nov 24 l Form 815 - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 7) :x
    18. @Shakespeare23 | July 14 | 189 | 1st CO: Aug 22 : Medicals | 2nd CO: Nov 24: Form 815 - GRANT RECEIVED - (MAR 6) :x
    19. @joyousmaster l Jul 23 l |1st CO: Aug 23 l 2nd CO: Nov 24
    20. @mespedido | Oct 11 | 189 | Nov 27 | employment evidence
    21. @rpaid | Aug 10 | 189 | 1st CO: Sep 11| Medicals | 2nd CO: Sep 29 | 3rd CO: Dec 16 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 26) :x
    22. @hi po l Oct 31 / 190 / Dec 18 / re upload NBI
    23. @Bonifacio | 20 Oct 2017 | 189 | 21 Dec 2017 | Wife Police Clearance
    24. @ramon_tubero | Oct 25 | 189 | Jan 09 | Bank statement, UAE PCC, Acad transcripts - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 5) :x
    25. @Noodles12 l Apr 11 l |1st CO: May 2 l 2nd CO: Aug 10 l 3rd CO: Nov 1 l 4th CO: Jan 17 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 21) :x
    26. @jjjj | 04 Jun 2017 | 190 | 22 Jan 2018 | Newborn Medicals
    27. @bob.ten | Nov 7 | 189 | Jan 23 | Form 815 for daughter - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 26) :x
    28. @victorious | Nov 21 | 190 | Jan 29 | Main applicant Medical tests
    29. @pahpuh | Nov 9 | 189 | Jan 30 | confirm if information is correct in Form 80 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22) :x
    30. @rj09 | Nov 13 | 189| Feb 1 | Form 815 for my daughter
    31. @UbePandesal | Dec 05 | 190 | Feb 14 | Form80 (Both) , NBI & SG Police Clearance (Husband)
    32. @vincechaos | Dec 05 | 190 | Feb 21 | employment reference (which I have already submitted)
  • siantiangcosiantiangco Batangas City
    Posts: 417Member
    Joined: Oct 24, 2017
    @yanyan19 congrats! =D>
  • mespedidomespedido Singapore
    Posts: 302Member
    Joined: Aug 02, 2017
    @yanyan19 congrats☺️
  • yanyan19yanyan19 Philippines
    Posts: 10Member
    Joined: Mar 06, 2018
  • HeprexHeprex Melbourne
    Posts: 2,109Member
    Joined: Aug 03, 2016
    @yanyan19 congrats!! all the besttttttyy

    263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 5pts | English: 20pts | Total: 70pts
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    03.08.2016 - joined pinoyau forum
    12.08.2016 - Start collating documents needed for ACS assessment.
    17.11.2016 - CTC'd and Submitted online ACS Assessment.
    28.11.2016 - ACS Result Suitable (AQF Advance Diploma, 5 years deducted) - Sent Appeal Application
    05.12.2016 - ACS Appeal Successful (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 years deducted)
    21.12.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190(NSW) (60/65)
    07.09.2017 - Update EOI 189 to 70pts
    20.09.2017 - INVITED!!!
    02.10.2017 - NBI Appointment - Hit for Wifey
    09.10.2017 - Medical @ Nationwide Makati - NBI Release for Wifey
    10.10.2017 - Medical Cleared (Both) - Visa 189 Application Lodge - Frontloaded All Documents
    20.02.2018 - GRANTED!! FINALLY!!! 02 Oct 2018 IED
    *****AFTER GRANT*****
    20.03.2018 - CFO/PDOS
    28.05.2018 - Initial Entry
    31.07.2018 - Big Move (Melbourne)
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    Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
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    CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE

    Date applied: 06 July 2022
    City/Council area: City of Maroondah (VIC)
    Online / Paper: Online
    Date received the acknowledgement email: 06 July 2022
    Received Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter: 09 Feb 2023
    Date of the Citizenship Test: 15 Feb 2023
    Citizenship Approval: 15 Feb 2023
    Received Ceremony Invitation: 08 May 2023
    Date of ceremony: 07 June 2023
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    Road to Superior:
    20.12.2016 - L68/R70/S83/W65
    16.01.2017 - L63/R74/S80/W59
    *****wedding preps*****
    26.06.2017 - L61/R75/S82/W72
    05.07.2017 - L71/R90/S83/W74
    24.07.2017 - L78/R82/S88/W80 - DAMN!!!
    01.08.2017 - L72/R78/S88/W70
    08.08.2017 - L73/R90/S90/W73
    14.08.2017 - L73/R81/S84/W83
    **********Haitus********
    06.09.2017 - L89/R88/S90/W81 - YEEEEYYYY!!!!
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    Mock Test:
    16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
    17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
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    Tip #TeamFeedback: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282580/#Comment_282580
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    My PTE tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/257891/#Comment_257891
    PTE Resources:
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  • Noodles12Noodles12 Sydney
    Posts: 489Member
    Joined: May 12, 2016
    @yanyan19 Congrats! hapit ang IED ah.

    261312 - Developer Programmer
    May 2016 - Started gathering ACS requirements
    May 2016 - IELTS self review
    Jun 2016 - PTE-A self review (Haven't decided which one will choose between IELTS and PTE)
    Jun 16 2016 - Completed employment references for ACS assessment.
    Jun 28 2016 - Submitted requirements to ACS
    Jul 08 2016 - Received ACS Result. (AQF Bachelor Degree with a major in computing, 7yrs ++ years credited. sayang nde pa naging 8yrs)
    Sep 08 2016 - IELTS Speaking Test
    Sep 10 2016 - IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing Test
    Sep 23 2016 - IELTS Result (L7.5, R7, S8, W6.5) :(
    Sep 26 2016 - Applied for remarking
    Nov 30 2016 - Got result for remarking, score did not changed (wasted precious time)
    Dec 20 2016 - Took PTE-A Exam
    Dec 21 2016 - Got PTE Result (L 77, R, 70, S 82, W 80) Thank God!
    Dec 27 2016 - Submitted EOI 189 (65pts)
    Feb 2, 2017 - EOI pts updated to 70 pts due to 8yrs work experience milestone.
    Feb 15, 2017 - Invited to lodge
    March 25, 2017 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
    Apr 11, 2017 - Lodge Application
    Apr 12, 2017 - Front loaded Docs
    May 2, 2017 - CO Contact GSM Adelaide - Requesting for additional Employment evidence, Health Dec for child, Additional De facto Evidence, Consent for Child.
    May 15, 2017 - Submitted all docs requested by CO.
    Aug 10, 2017 - Second CO contact requesting for partner's evidence of functional English (even though we submitted this during lodging)
    Aug 11, 2017 - Submitted CO requested document.
    Nov 1, 2017 3rd CO Contact requesting for new medical exam for daughter since the TB test already expired.

    (panong nde ma eexpire eh ang tagal tagal na namin nag lodge. Malapit nadin mag expire yung NBI clearance ko so sa 4th CO contact rerequest naman ng new NBI clearance?)

    Nov 11, 2017 - Medical of daughter
    Jan 12, 2017 - Submitted New NBI Clearance
    Jan 17, 2018 - 4th CO Contact requesting for Health undertaking form for our daughter. Submit the form the same day.
    Feb 20, 2018 - Sent Feedback to DIBP regarding how slow the processing of the CO.
    Feb 21, 2018 - Grant Received!!!
    May 11, 2018 - Initial Entry at Sydney
    Dec 2018 or Jan 2019 Tentative big move!

  • pahpuhpahpuh Australia
    Posts: 106Member
    Joined: Oct 06, 2017
    @yanyan19 congrats :)

    233411 - Electronics Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 10pts | English: 20pts | Total: 75pts

    5-25-2017 - IELTS examination
    7-26-2017 - CDR assessment EA
    8-15-2017 - EA Assessment result
    9-28-2017 - PTE-A exam
    9-30-2017 - submit EOI 189
    10-4-2017 - Invitation
    11-9-2017 - VISA Lodge
    30-1-2018 - CO contact
    21-2-2018 - Send Feedback
    22-2-2018 - Visa Grant :)

  • yanyan19yanyan19 Philippines
    Posts: 10Member
    Joined: Mar 06, 2018
    Salamat ulit @Heprex. ang dami mong natulungan.
    Thank you @pahpuh @Noodles12 oo nga sir sobrang lapit ng IED
  • Hunter_08Hunter_08 Adelaide
    Posts: 2,125Member
    Joined: Mar 01, 2011
    @yayan congrats

    Apr 26, 2013 ACS Result- Suitable
    Feb 21,2013 Submitted ACS online assessment - Software Tester


    May 9, 2016 PTE Exam Result L/R/S/W- 71/69/83/72 Passed Thank you Papa Jesus
    Aug 18,2016 ACS Result- Suitable -Software Engineer
    Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
    July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
    Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
    Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
    Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
    Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
    Sept 15, 2017 SG COC Fingerprint and Collection
    Sept 20, 2017 Visa Lodge
    Nov 1, 2017 CO Contact (Requesting to Send PTE Score Report to DIBP which I already did before)

    Mar 6, 2018 Visa Grant


    Visa 887 Timeline

    July 25, 2020 Visa Lodge
    Oct 12, 2020 Visa Grant


    Citizenship Timeline
    July 4, 2022 Submitted Citizenship Application
    Dec 21, 2022 Invitation for Exam(Need to reschedule the exam)
    Feb 21, 2023 Citizenship Exam
    April 3, 2023 Received Approval Letter
    June 22, 2023 Citizenship Ceremony


    *****Dream big, think positive and Pray to God*****

  • yanyan19yanyan19 Philippines
    Posts: 10Member
    Joined: Mar 06, 2018
  • cutsiechick21cutsiechick21 Adelaide
    Posts: 142Member
    Joined: Nov 09, 2016
    @yanyan19 congrats :)

    511112 Program or Project Administrator

    02/08/2017 - IELTS Exam: L 8.5/R8/S7/W6.5
    09/08/2017 - Submitted docs to Vetassess
    10/19/2017 - Positive assessment (4 yrs) - 5pts
    10/23/2017 - PTE Exam
    10/23/2017 - Received PTE Result: L78/R90/S86/W86
    10/27/2017 - SS EOI / SA application submitted
    11/08/2017 - SS SA ITA received
    11/28/2017 - Police COC collection
    12/09/2017 - Visa lodged
    12/23/2017 - Medical @ Point Medical SG
    12/28/2017 - Repeat urine test due to high sugar
    02/20/2018 - Immi Assessment Commence Email
    03/27/2018 - CO asked for letter of consent for employment verification
    05/23/2018 - VISA GRANT
    07/2018 - Big Move

  • JustinJustin Philippines
    Posts: 444Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2016
    Congrats!
  • rj09rj09 Australia
    Posts: 112Member
    Joined: Aug 10, 2016
    got our grant maiinit init pa! 11:26 namin nareceive!!! salamat po sa lahat ng advices, nagwork talaga ang #teamfeedback. 3 times ako nagfeedback yung last ko is nung monday lang. special mention kay sir @Heprex !

    261313 -Software Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15 | Experience: 15 | English: 10 | Total: 70

    Aug 2016 - Joined Pinoy AU Forum
    Jul 17, 2017 - Start preparing docs for ACS
    Aug 14, 2017 - Submitted application for ACS assessment
    Sep 11, 2017 - PTE exam. L: 90 - S: 80 - R: 78 - W: 82 (Sayang! Superior na sana)
    Sep 20, 2017 - Received my ACS Assessment
    Sep 26, 2017 - PTE Retake L: 83 - S: 77 - R: 87 - W: 88 (sayang na naman hindi umabot!)
    Oct 21, 2017 - EOI Lodged (189 - 70 pts)
    Nov 8, 2017 - Received ITA for 189
    Nov 13, 2017 - Lodged Visa 189
    Nov 20, 2017 - NBI Fingerprinting and SG COC Fingerprinting appointment (Received SG COC on the same day)
    Dec 2, 2017 - Medical @ SATA AMK (Me & my Daughter)
    Dec 5, 2017 - Medical @ SATA AMK (Husband) and TST Reading for our daughter
    Dec 7, 2017 - Medical cleared (Husband & Daughter). No action required.
    Dec 11, 2017 - Medical cleared (primary applicant). No action required.
    Feb 1, 2018 - CO Contact. Requested Form 815 Health Undertaking for my daughter. Submitted the form on the same day.
    March 8, 2018 - Got our grant!! Thank you Lord!
    July 2, 2018 - Husband's Big Move (Melbourne)
    Sept 14, 2018 - Me and my daughter's Big Move

  • HeprexHeprex Melbourne
    Posts: 2,109Member
    Joined: Aug 03, 2016
    @rj09 wow congrats!! hahah bilis ng turnaroud mo after ng CO contact. :) enjoy the moment! congrats ulit!!

    263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 5pts | English: 20pts | Total: 70pts
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    03.08.2016 - joined pinoyau forum
    12.08.2016 - Start collating documents needed for ACS assessment.
    17.11.2016 - CTC'd and Submitted online ACS Assessment.
    28.11.2016 - ACS Result Suitable (AQF Advance Diploma, 5 years deducted) - Sent Appeal Application
    05.12.2016 - ACS Appeal Successful (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 years deducted)
    21.12.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190(NSW) (60/65)
    07.09.2017 - Update EOI 189 to 70pts
    20.09.2017 - INVITED!!!
    02.10.2017 - NBI Appointment - Hit for Wifey
    09.10.2017 - Medical @ Nationwide Makati - NBI Release for Wifey
    10.10.2017 - Medical Cleared (Both) - Visa 189 Application Lodge - Frontloaded All Documents
    20.02.2018 - GRANTED!! FINALLY!!! 02 Oct 2018 IED
    *****AFTER GRANT*****
    20.03.2018 - CFO/PDOS
    28.05.2018 - Initial Entry
    31.07.2018 - Big Move (Melbourne)
    .
    Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
    .

    CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE

    Date applied: 06 July 2022
    City/Council area: City of Maroondah (VIC)
    Online / Paper: Online
    Date received the acknowledgement email: 06 July 2022
    Received Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter: 09 Feb 2023
    Date of the Citizenship Test: 15 Feb 2023
    Citizenship Approval: 15 Feb 2023
    Received Ceremony Invitation: 08 May 2023
    Date of ceremony: 07 June 2023
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    20.12.2016 - L68/R70/S83/W65
    16.01.2017 - L63/R74/S80/W59
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    26.06.2017 - L61/R75/S82/W72
    05.07.2017 - L71/R90/S83/W74
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    01.08.2017 - L72/R78/S88/W70
    08.08.2017 - L73/R90/S90/W73
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    16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
    17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
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    Sample recording: https://app.box.com/s/au3bmauev40mvffwdq3fvrrd59yqqs1w
    My PTE tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/257891/#Comment_257891
    PTE Resources:
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    http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
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  • jjjjjjjj United Arab Emirates
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Jul 23, 2017
    @yanyan19 kowngratwuleysyons!!! Tanong ko Lang, ilang days Kang waiting since co contact, or ilang days na "under assessment" ang status mo? Parang same Tayo Ng case... :x
  • mespedidomespedido Singapore
    Posts: 302Member
    Joined: Aug 02, 2017
    @rj09 congrats!! Sana sunod na din kami☺️
  • kaidenMVHkaidenMVH Sydney
    Posts: 916Member
    Joined: Feb 02, 2016
    congrats @rj09

    312111 Architectural Draftsperson 80pts 190 NSW
    04/Apr/2017 VETASSES
    11/Jul/2017 VETASSES+
    Waiting for States to open.......
    26/Sep/2017 NSW open for 312111
    29/Sep/2017 PTE exam
    01/Oct/2017 PTE Result L85, R83, S79, W80
    02/Oct/2017 EOI 190 NSW
    20/Oct/2017 Pre Invite 190 NSW
    30/Oct/2017 SS Application 190 NSW
    21/Dec/2017 SS Approved/ITA 190 NSW
    20/Jan/2018 health exam, me and eldest son
    22/Jan/2018 eldest son mantoux TB test
    (no stock at SATA AMK on 20/Jan!)

    23/Jan/2018 health clearance (me)
    25/Jan/2018 health clearance (5 yr old son)
    29/Jan/2018 Singapore Police Force COC (me)
    03/Feb/2018 health clearance (youngest son)
    06/Feb/2018 Singapore Police Force COC (wife)
    06/Feb/2018 health clearance (wife)
    08/Feb/2018 Visa lodge! So help me God :-)
    29/May/2018 CO contact (PH PCC)
    05/Sep/2018 Golden Email! Thank you Lord!

    Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

    James 5:7-8 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.

    Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

    Onward to the next chapter!

  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    Congrats @rj09. :-)

    2014 -- start of Au dream
    06.07.14 -- IELTS LRWS 7.5/7.5/7.0/7.0
    07.18.14 -- positive skills assessment
    08.01.14 -- waiting for occupation in ACT to open
    08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
    08.01.16 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
    06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
    07.18.17 -- expired skills assessment
    08.2017 -- learned high points via SA 489
    11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
    11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
    11.30.17 -- EOI lodge SA 489 80 pts
    12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
    01.04.18 -- Visa Lodge SA 489
    01.19.18 -- Medicals
    04.10.18 -- Visa Grant (DG) Praise God!!!


    PTE Writing Tips

    For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.

    Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.

    Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.

    4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.

    If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.

    If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.

    Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.

    For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence

    Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.

    Essay synonyms

    Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about

    Finally.. Concluded, In Summary

    Democracy- representative govt; elective govt; republic; commonwealth

    Vote- suffrage, ballot, poll, elect officials, select leaders, appoint, designate

    Leaders- officials, officer, commander, chief, head, principal of nations, pioneer, front runner

    Nature- mother earth, environment, wildlife, universe, cosmos, countryside, natural resources, natural world

    Environment- habitat, territory, domain, surroundings

    Teachers- educator, tutor, coach,guide, mentor, guru, professor, trainer, lecturer

    Computer- PC, laptop, netbook,desktop, terminal, mainframe

    Robot- automated individual, android, automaton, golem, bot, droid,

    Invention- creation, innovation, development, design

    Creative ability- inventive mind, originality, imagination, inspiration

    Airplane- plane, airliner, jet, plane

    Drugs- medicine, medication, remedy, cure, antidote

    Issue- matter, affairs, problem, difficulty, obstacle, predicament

    Information- details, particulars, facts, data, computing /computer

    Revolution- insurgence, transformation, innovation, revolt, uprising, restructuring

    Packaging- case, wrap

    Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area

    Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage

    Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor

    Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays

    Technology- invention, engineering, applied science, method, technical knowledge, undustrial science, mechanization

    Xenophobic- anti nationalist

  • Hunter_08Hunter_08 Adelaide
    Posts: 2,125Member
    Joined: Mar 01, 2011
    @rj09 congrats

    Apr 26, 2013 ACS Result- Suitable
    Feb 21,2013 Submitted ACS online assessment - Software Tester


    May 9, 2016 PTE Exam Result L/R/S/W- 71/69/83/72 Passed Thank you Papa Jesus
    Aug 18,2016 ACS Result- Suitable -Software Engineer
    Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
    July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
    Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
    Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
    Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
    Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
    Sept 15, 2017 SG COC Fingerprint and Collection
    Sept 20, 2017 Visa Lodge
    Nov 1, 2017 CO Contact (Requesting to Send PTE Score Report to DIBP which I already did before)

    Mar 6, 2018 Visa Grant


    Visa 887 Timeline

    July 25, 2020 Visa Lodge
    Oct 12, 2020 Visa Grant


    Citizenship Timeline
    July 4, 2022 Submitted Citizenship Application
    Dec 21, 2022 Invitation for Exam(Need to reschedule the exam)
    Feb 21, 2023 Citizenship Exam
    April 3, 2023 Received Approval Letter
    June 22, 2023 Citizenship Ceremony


    *****Dream big, think positive and Pray to God*****

  • jjjjjjjj United Arab Emirates
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Jul 23, 2017
    @rj09 congrats! :x
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