Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021

2021

Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
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2022
Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
Nov 17: Medicals day
Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
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2023
Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
July 02: BIG MOVE!!! -- THIS IS IT!!!