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  • joyousmasterjoyousmaster Posts: 90Member
    Joined: Oct 30, 2013
    sa mga mag-BM po, san po kayo nakakuha ng malilipatan? papano ba ang sistema sa ganyan, like ung payment sa advance/deposit. i-instruct ba nila kung papano kayo ppunta sa bahay from airport or pwede pasundo?. sorry ang inosenteng tanong, takot ako mawala :D kasama ko po dalawa kids 11 and 6 kaya medyo takot and kabado din.

    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

  • joyousmasterjoyousmaster Posts: 90Member
    Joined: Oct 30, 2013
    hi @miaka14 sa Sydney po eh. Nakasali na ako sa group sa fb. thank you!

    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

  • Noodles12Noodles12 Sydney
    Posts: 489Member
    Joined: May 12, 2016
    Its been a while bago ako nakapag basa basa ulit dito.

    @joyousmaster may grant ka na?! Congrats!

    btw ano mga kelangan dalhin for initial entry? Passport, Print lang ng grant letter? and ano pa ba?

    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!

  • PMPdreamerPMPdreamer Mandaluyong
    Posts: 293Member
    Joined: Apr 13, 2017
    question po sa pagkuha ng TFN, dun sa question na @Do you authorise the ATO to send your TFN to Centrelink?*” nag NO po ba kayo? pag nag yes kasi kelangan maglagay ng CRN, eh wala pa ako non... may nag NO po ba dito at di naman nagkaproblem? anu po ginawa nyo after para malink?
  • UbePandesalUbePandesal Singapore
    Posts: 169Member
    Joined: Feb 28, 2017
    Gratz @joyousmaster !!

    nun nag IE kme (NSW) last April 20th.... hnd nman na kme hiningian ng any papers/documents sa immigration, tuloy tuloy lang hanggang labas..haha... pero nag declare kme honestly n may wood items, stuffed toys (feather), even ung Badminton Shuttlecock (duck feather) kami na bitbit...

    Important Documents dala namin:

    Passport
    Visa Grant Letter
    Appointment Letter Bank (NAB)

    "Patience is not about waiting, But the Ability to keep a Good attitude while waiting"

    "Just Remember, Eventually the waiting will pay off"

  • Misunderstood_CheekyMisunderstood_Cheeky Singapore
    Posts: 23Member
    Joined: Feb 28, 2018
    @babie Ms. Babie ang bilis ng sainyo! congrats! ano pong skill and visa type?:)
  • babiebabie Mindanao
    Posts: 113Member
    Joined: Aug 16, 2017
    @Misunderstood_Cheeky hi po. Thank god po. :) student po. With dependent. :) sana ang Pag apply ng permanent residency madali rin :)

    GOD IS GREAT :)

  • EGMS_AU2017EGMS_AU2017 Singapore
    Posts: 439Member
    Joined: Sep 19, 2017
    @katniss2015 hi mam pede nyo rin po ishare d2 ung info nyo sa pag BM salamat po
  • vincechaosvincechaos Sydney
    Posts: 335Member
    Joined: Nov 20, 2016
    From @katniss2015
    Thank you sa post. Sharing ur post here for our reference.

    Things to do before arrival in Australia:
    1. Attend PDOS (Pre-departure Orientation Seminar).
    http://www.cfo.gov.ph/rnr-pdos.html
    2. Search for an accommodation in your preferred state.
    3. Book flight tickets to AU. (Qantas offers extra 10 kgs for first-time migrants, just email them at email address: [email protected])
    4. Open a bank account of your choice through online.
    - my preferred bank is NAB due to zero monthly account fees
    Website:
    https://www.nab.com.au/common/forms/nab-migrant-banking#?products=nab-classic-banking-account
    5. Buy enough AUD that you will carry with you during the trip but limit the amount to less than AUD10k.
    6. Make a wire transfer transaction to transfer funds to your Australian bank account.
    7. Polish your resume and register on Australian job portals.
    http://media.newjobs.com/mm/redux/cmscontent/AU/cv/cv-template-sales-management.pdf
    8. Finish any minor medical treatments such as dental work, eye check-up and full health check-up.
    9. Enable international roaming on your mobile.
    This will keep your Phil number active and secondly, you can still receive the One Time Password(OTP) SMS for various transactions such as credit card payment or bank transactions.
    10. Get prescriptions for any medicines which are not over-the-counter.
    11. Do a web check-in before the day of travel. This will save you the pain of waiting in a long queue.


    Things to do upon arrival in Australia:
    1. Buy a sim card and activate it.
    - Optus, Vodafone, Telstra

    2. Buy a pass for public transport.
    - Opal card for Sydney and surrounding areas
    - Myki pass for Melbourne and regional Victoria
    - Go card for Brisbane, Gold Coast and major suburbs in Queensland

    3. Visit the branch of your chosen bank. Once your identity is verified, your account will be activated and a debit card will be issued to you.

    4. Apply for TFN (Tax File Number).
    You will need your passport and visa letter to fill out the online TFN application form. TFN letter will be sent by post to your mailing address in about a month’s time.
    https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/tax-file-number/apply-for-a-tfn/foreign-passport-holders,-permanent-migrants-and-temporary-visitors---tfn-application/
    5. Apply for Medicare.
    https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/enablers/how-enrol-or-re-enrol-medicare

    6. Apply for Centrelink.
    https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/centrelink-online-accounts#register

    7. Create an account on my.gov.au and link all the government services such as Medicare, Centrelink, TFN (ATO details), etc.
    https://my.gov.au/LoginServices/main/login?execution=e2s1

    Optional:
    8. Get an Australian driving license
    https://www.australia.gov.au/information-and-services/transport-and-regional/drivers-licence-application

    9. Update your kid's vaccination details in Australian records.
    Visit a GP and present your immunization book. The GP will register/ update records in Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).
    https://beta.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation/health-professionals/immunisation-history-statements
    10. Set up auto top up facility for your card.
    Auto top up is nothing but a facility whereby your bank account is linked to your travel pass. So whenever your card balance is about to reach zero, it will automatically be recharged with the amount you specified by debiting your bank account.

    God bless us all!

    ANZSCO 221213 External Auditor
    [VISA 190-80 pts]
    (Age:30| PTE:20| Exp: 10| Educ:15| SS:5)

    26 November 2016 - Engaged MARA accredited agent
    11 February 2017 - PTE Mock Test A: L-77 R-72 S-60 W-82
    12 February 2017 - PTE Mock Test B: L-79 R-69 S-66 W-81
    14 February 2017 - PTE-A Exam
    18 February 2017 - PTE-A Exam: L-90 R-83 S-90 W-80 (Superior)
    19 February 2017 - VETASESS Migration Assessment (Internal Auditor)
    11 April 2017 - Full skills assessment - negative outcome
    17 August 2017 - Re-assessment - outcome review (employment) - negative outcome
    15 September 2017 - CPAA Migration Assessment (External Auditor)
    09 October 2017 - Result of assessment - academically suitable for migration under External Auditor. However, duties listed in the employment are considered to be closely related to "internal auditing".
    20 October 2017 - Appeal for External Auditor (Employment)
    03 November 2017 - Positive CPAA assessment! Yehey!
    03 November 2017 - Lodged EOI (189/190-NSW)
    17 November 2017 - Received invitation to apply for NSW state nomination.
    18 November 2017 - Lodged my nomination application with NSW.
    28 November 2017 - Approved application for NSW nomination and received an ITA for Visa 190
    05 December 2017 - Lodged VISA 190 - DIBP
    09 December 2017 - Medical Examination @ Nationwide Makati
    13 December 2017 - NBI Clearance (Hit)
    18 December 2017 - Claimed NBI Clearance
    18 December 2017 - Frontloaded all documents
    21 February 2018 - CO contact - employment reference (which I have already submitted)
    23 February 2018 - First Feedback (suggestion)
    15 March 2018 - Second Feedback (suggestion)
    20 March 2018 - VISA Grant - Thank you God!
    10 September 2018 - IED
    13 December 2018 - Got a job with Big 4 Audit Firm (External Auditor-Senior Associate)
    1 July 2019 - Moved to another audit firm (External/Internal Auditor-Senior Associate)
    14 Jan 2021 - Got an Internal Auditor job in one of the biggeat insurance companies

    Tips on BM: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6492/migrating-to-australia-with-high-hopes/p16

    For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)

  • KimBokJooKimBokJoo Makati
    Posts: 123Member
    Joined: Mar 09, 2017
    @UbePandesal hindi naman po kayo hinarang sir or pinabuksan kahit may stuff toy? kasi may dadalhin kame na pillow and iniisip ko baka dun pa kame magkaproblema?
  • EGMS_AU2017EGMS_AU2017 Singapore
    Posts: 439Member
    Joined: Sep 19, 2017
    @athelene mam i think mas appropriate po d2 sa thread nato mga topics before BM :\">
  • wandererwanderer Melbourne
    Posts: 257Member
    Joined: Apr 28, 2015
    edited May 2018

    question po sa pagkuha ng TFN, dun sa question na @Do you authorise the ATO to send your TFN to Centrelink?*” nag NO po ba kayo? pag nag yes kasi kelangan maglagay ng CRN, eh wala pa ako non... may nag NO po ba dito at di naman nagkaproblem? anu po ginawa nyo after para malink?

    You can answer no, but you can also set-up your CRN/CAN here without going to centrelink service center
    https://www.centrelink.gov.au/wps/portal/clk_common/CROSS#stay

    June 13, 2015 - IELTS Exam
    June 26, 2015 - IELTS Result (L7 R7 W7.5 S6.5)
    Waited to finish on-going project for my 3rd career episode :-)
    Sept 15, 2016 - CDR preparation
    Oct 08, 2016 - Submitted CDR to EA
    Oct 24, 2016 - EA Positive Result (Professional Engineer - ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer)
    Nov 05, 2016 - EOI Visa 189 - 60 pts, 190 - 65 pts
    Feb 01, 2017 - PTE-A Exam
    Feb 02, 2017 - PTE-A Result (L76 R73 S80 W79)
    Feb 03, 2017 - EOI updated Visa 189 - 70 pts, 190 - 75 pts
    Feb 15, 2017 - ITA for Visa 189 received
    Apr 15, 2017 - Visa Lodged
    May 09, 2017 - CO allocated GSM Adelaide (no additional documents requested)
    May 31, 2017 - Direct Grant!
    Dec 17, 2017 - Initial Entry at SYD
    Dec 20, 2017 - Back to PH and to DXB
    Apr 15, 2018 - Moved to Melbourne ~ job hunting....
    May 14, 2018 - First day of work! :-)

  • atheleneathelene Brisbane
    Posts: 766Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2018
    @EGMS_AU2017 hahaha thanks! na-OT tayo sa kabila dahil sa LASIK na yan. D pa po ako BM kasi student ang pasok ko sa Australia, pero plano ko magmigrate pagkatapos mag-aral kung papalarin hehe

    232111 (Architect) | Current points: 65

    30-01-2018 Applied for student visa (MArchSci), offshore application.
    11-08-2020 Applied for student visa (PhD), onshore application.
    28-02-2022 Submitted application to AACA for skills assessment (OQA Stage 1)
    27-05-2022 Received skills assessment outcome (Suitable/Positive)
    Next steps: PTE exam

  • EGMS_AU2017EGMS_AU2017 Singapore
    Posts: 439Member
    Joined: Sep 19, 2017
    @athelene kaya po yan mam basta hindi mag give up sa dreams. Kht akala nating mahirap at impossible e nagagawa pala basta focus lang. All the best po at and2 lang nmn ang forum in case nyo ng assistance. Helpful ang mga tao d2
  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    Sa mga nakapag BM or malapit ng mag BM, tanong ko lang po kung yung dala nyong funds (hand carried) is it in USD or AUD? If you have available USD mas ok ba dito na magpaconvert into AUD or doon nalang sa Oz? Thanks

    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

  • layao2002layao2002 ACT
    Posts: 48Member
    Joined: Jul 21, 2015
    @KimBokJoo You can bring as many pillow as you want hehe.

    @chococrinkle AUD dala ko before para less hassle na. Wag na wag kang magpapalit sa airport mismo, talo ka sa rates.

    312111

    22-July-2014 – Sign up with an Immi Agent (AIMS) & started collecting documents
    21-Oct-2014 – Vetassess Submission
    19-Dec-2014 – Vetassess Skills Assessment outcome: Approved
    18-Oct-2014 - IELTS Results (L:6 R:6 W:6.5 S:7 OBS:6.5) – Good enough for Darwin
    07-Feb-2015 - IELTS Results (L:8 R:8.5 W:6 S:6 OBS:7.5)
    10-Feb-2105 – New State available - ACT
    28-Feb-2015 - IELTS Results (L:6 R:7.5 W:6.5 S:7 OBS:7) – Good enough for ACT
    02-Apr-2015 – ACT ceased taking new applications
    16-Apr-2015 – Visited ACT & Sydney (to research & meet some friends)
    17-June-2015 – Confirmed my wife got pregnant with 1st baby
    01-July-2015 – ACT reopens for nomination
    06-July-2015 – Lodge EOI VISA 190 (65 points)
    21-July-2015 - Received 190 EOI ITA
    17-Aug-2015 – Lodge VISA 190
    06-Oct-2015 – Obtained NBI Clearance
    09-Oct-2015 – Obtained SG COC
    12-Oct-2015 – Medical Completed at Point Medical Group & Radlink Diagnostic Imaging (Wife’s medical to be taken after baby’s delivery)
    11-Nov-2015 – Obtained wife’s Dubai Police Clearance
    19-Feb-2016 – Wife delivered our baby. Yeah!
    17-Mar-2016 – 1st CO Contact – Requested for Wife’s medical, Baby’s Passport & Birth Certificate
    02-Apr-2016 – Submitted Baby’s passport & Birth Certificate (Civil registry copy)
    07-Apr-2016 – Wife’s Medical Completed at St. Lukes
    22-Apr-2016 – 2nd CO Contact – Requested for Baby’s Medical & Certified Copy of Baby’s Passport issued by NSO – WTF??
    27-Apr-2016 – 3rd CO Contact – Clarified & requested for certified copy of Birth Certificate from NSO
    28-Apr-2016 – Baby’s Medical Completed at St. Lukes
    10-June-2016 – Obtained & submitted baby’s NSO Birth Certificate
    04-July-2016 – After almost 2 years, Visa Grant. IED 06-Oct-16

  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    @layao2002 thank you sa tip. Noted po. :-)

    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

  • Noodles12Noodles12 Sydney
    Posts: 489Member
    Joined: May 12, 2016
    Question baka meron dito naka experience bringing jewelry to AU? Did you declare it? may tax? thanks!

    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!

  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    @Noodles12 Hi! This is what Ive read about duty free goods. Allowed per person ng $900 worth of duty free goods including jewelry. You may check link below. For children, up to $450. Pwede din combined yung value if you travel as a whole family. Para safe you may declare, and tax free sya if you dont reach the limit.

    https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/ente/brin/can-i-bring-it-back/can-i-bring-it-back-duty-free/can-i-bring-general-goods-back

    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

  • EGMS_AU2017EGMS_AU2017 Singapore
    Posts: 439Member
    Joined: Sep 19, 2017
    Hi po sa mga magBM from SG...gus2 ko sana magpabox ng konting kagamitan namin. Sa singpost kc 20kg lang ang max then ang liit ng box. My recommended po ba kau? TIA
  • UbePandesalUbePandesal Singapore
    Posts: 169Member
    Joined: Feb 28, 2017
    @KimBokJoo hindi nman naharang pero Dneclare namin na may Stuffed Toy kme dala...

    "Patience is not about waiting, But the Ability to keep a Good attitude while waiting"

    "Just Remember, Eventually the waiting will pay off"

  • julypearljulypearl Posts: 110Member
    Joined: Sep 26, 2017
    Hi! Hand carry nyo po ba pera nyo papunta Australia? San po kayo nagpaconvert ng rate? Meron po ba dito nakagamit ng Transferwise?
  • EGMS_AU2017EGMS_AU2017 Singapore
    Posts: 439Member
    Joined: Sep 19, 2017
    @BbB1226 congrats po. Nasa tamang thread po kau sir/mam d2 po ung thread ng mga nagpplan mag BM
  • PMPdreamerPMPdreamer Mandaluyong
    Posts: 293Member
    Joined: Apr 13, 2017
    @KimBokJoo kami po dala namin pillow ng anak ko, wala naman naging problem sa oz.
  • PMPdreamerPMPdreamer Mandaluyong
    Posts: 293Member
    Joined: Apr 13, 2017
    btw, sa mga may planned flight to australia. wag nyo muna ipabalot ng plastic ang luggages nyo. may mandatory check sila sa naia. bale kukuha sila ng sample thru swab tapos irun nila for bacteria check. ginawa nila un sa checkin at hand carry luggages namin. nasa airport kami 2.5 hours before our flight kahit naka online checkin na kami. naubos yung oras na un sa pila ng pag check nila... mandatory requirement daw un ng australia at flights to LA
  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    edited May 2018
    Hello Guys. Im sharing with you about CV writing which I found in linkedin, shared by a recruiter, Mr. Tony Brown.

    1.Keep your CV concise and relevant to the application.
    2. Avoid using multiple different typefaces.
    3 Put your education last
    4. you dont have to provide references until you get an interview
    5. Your content about what you can do; these are your features but you have to include content about what the benefits would be that you bring to any employer.
    6. If you are dynamic, positive,  hard working, an achiever, a top performer, then say so, employers want ta reason to see you, they are not mind readers.
    7. Include numbers & % regarding over target achievement.
    8. Highlight (consistently) key achievements.
    9. Tell employers what you want in your next career move.
    10. Only include hobbies which are relevant to the job application or are really interesting.(not just to you)

    Remember, a CV is a sales tool and has one purpose; to sell your self to get an interview, if its boring, poor;y laid out and does not stand oput; why should you get an interview ?

    Please do not include any content which does not have any effect on your ability to perform a role; by this I mean things such as date of birth, pictures (unless stated required), religion, political beliefs, marital status etc.

    Unfortunately, we still live in a world of bias therefore you should not include any of these matters as they have absolutely nothing to do with your ability to do the job but could be used as prejudice.

    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

  • EGMS_AU2017EGMS_AU2017 Singapore
    Posts: 439Member
    Joined: Sep 19, 2017
    Up ko lang ung question ko.
    Hi po sa mga magBM from SG...gus2 ko sana magpabox ng konting kagamitan namin. Sa singpost kc 20kg lang ang max then ang liit ng box. My recommended po ba kau? TIA
  • BbB1226BbB1226 Melbourne
    Posts: 44Member
    Joined: Jun 04, 2017
    @wanderer Thank you pre! :x

    June 03, 2017 - IELTS Exam
    June 17, 2017 - IELTS Result (L7.5 R7 W7 S6.5)
    July 11, 2017 - CDR preparation
    Aug 08, 2017 - Submitted CDR to EA
    Aug 28, 2017 - EA Positive Result (Professional Engineer - ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer)
    Aug 29, 2017 - EOI Visa 189 - 60 pts
    Sept 20, 2017 - PTE-A Exam
    Sept 21, 2017 - PTE-A Result (L90 R72 S90 W74)
    Sept 22, 2017 - EOI updated Visa 189 - 70 pts
    Oct 03, 2017 - ITA for Visa 189 received
    Nov 28, 2017 - Visa Lodged

    And so the waiting game begins....

    May 8, 2018 - Direct Grant!!! :D

    Sep 15, 2018 - Planned BM!!! :D

  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    @EGMS_AU2017 Hi! Check mo dito may nagshare about astromovers for quotation magpa ship from SG. Hope that helps :-)

    http://pinoyau.info/discussion/10185/january-2018-visa-189-190-489-457/p3

    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

  • EGMS_AU2017EGMS_AU2017 Singapore
    Posts: 439Member
    Joined: Sep 19, 2017
    @chococrinkle thank u po mam. Cge iccheck ko po
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