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  • JustinJustin Philippines
    Posts: 444Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2016
    Sherep naman ng pasko ng mga kapatid sa forums. More power!
  • macdxb16macdxb16 Australia
    Posts: 203Member
    Joined: Apr 20, 2017
    @levimervin Congrats :)
  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    Hello po. Question po sa mga nag submit ng PH ITR, diba ang requirement ng dibp is to submit scanned colored copies? Yung itr po is gray and black. How did you submit yours? Nag pa ctc nalang ba kayo? Then if niresize ko yung itr to letter size, have it ctc, then scan ok lang ba yun? Hoping for your inputs. 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

  • alexsiosonalexsioson Dubai
    Posts: 118Member
    Joined: Jan 02, 2014
    @levimervin Congrats bro! san state kayo?

    Occupation: Chemical Engineer (ANZSCO 233111)
    Jan 2014 - Started gathering docs and contacted a MARA Agent
    Feb 2014 - Completed CDR and notarized docs in Oz c/o MARA Agent
    May 17, 2014 - IELTS #1 GT Result [L-7.5, R-5.5, W-8.0, S-7.0]
    July 19, 2014 - IELTS #2 GT Result [L-7.0, R-6.0, W-7.0, S-7.0]
    Aug 05, 2014 - Submitted docs to EA for Skills Assessment (c/o MARA Agent)
    Aug 07, 2014 - EA deducted fee from credit card... 16 weeks waiting game begins... #patienceisavirtue :)
    Nov. 01, 2014 - IELTS #3 GT Result [L-7.5, R-6.0, W-7.0, S-7.0]
    Dec. 06, 2014 - IELTS #4 ACA Result [L-8.0, R-6.0, W-6.5, S-7.0]
    Mar. 04, 2015 - Received EA Positive Skills Assessment Result, CHEMICAL ENGINEER - Thank You Lord & Praise God! :)
    Mar. 16, 2016 - PTE #1 ACA Result [L-78, R-60, W-83, S-75]
    Apr. 23, 2016 - PTE #2 ACA Result [L-65, R-62, W-62, S-66]
    Dec. 03, 2016 - PTE #3 ACA Result [L-63, R-73, W-75, S-58]
    Dec. 17, 2016 - PTE #4 ACA Result [L-78, R-84, W-88, S-75]... Finally!!! Thank You Lord & Praise God! :)
    Dec. 19, 2016 - EOI Updated by MARA Agent for 189-65 Pts., 190-70Pts.
    Dec. 21, 2016 - Received ITA for 189 Visa - Thank You & Praise God! :)
    Feb. 8, 2017 - Lodged 189 Visa Application.
    Feb. 6, 2017 - NBI Appointment, Finger-printing. Got Hit!
    Feb. 13, 2017 - NBI released after 7 days.
    Feb. 14, 2017 - NBI uploaded by agent.
    Feb. 16, 2017 - Medicals Done @ Dubai London Clinic, Jumeirah Branch.
    Feb. 16, 2017 - CO Contact - Acknowledgement of a valid application for an additional applicant(s) for Skilled -
    Independent (subclass 189) visa has been assessed as valid.
    Feb. 21, 2017 - 1st CO Contact - Asking for Evidence of employment - updated employment reference and additional evidence of income for entire claimed period of employment. For De-Facto Partner, Evidence of your relationship with your de facto partner and Evidence that your relationship has ended with your former spouse or de facto partner.
    Mar. 1, 2017 - Submitted required documents by CO.
    Mar. 21, 2017 - Submitted same address billing statement, joint property investment (condo unit) and most recent photo compilation as defacto evidence.
    Mar. 28, 2017 - Submitted partner's ex-spouse stat dec as further evidence for end of relationship.
    March 30, 2017 - 2nd CO Contact - Asking for CTC Birth Certificates of Partner's two kids and to be sent for medical assessments.
    May 25, 2017 - 3nd CO Contact - Medical referrals of my defacto's two kids provided by DIBP.
    May 27, 2017 - Done with the kids' medicals. Immediately the 2 yr. old boy was cleared.
    May 30, 2017 - The 5 yr. old girl was cleared.
    May 30, 2017 - Agent informed DIBP that their request has been actioned.
    Sept. 4, 2017 - Grant with IED Dec. 21, 2017 - Thank you Lord & Praise God! :)
    Nov. 2-10, 2017 - IED Fulfilled then Back to UAE again! (Ipon-Ipon Muna before BM! To Your Glory, Lord! In Jesus Name, Amen!)
    March, 2019 - BM Plan! God be with Us... To His Glory, Always & Forever... Amen. :)

  • contessacontessa Philippines
    Posts: 221Member
    Joined: Oct 01, 2016
    Congrats @levimervin !
  • JustinJustin Philippines
    Posts: 444Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2016
    Kapit kamay sa mga nagiintay ng ITA sana mainvite tayo mamaya if may rounds.
  • jacjacjacjacjacjac Philippines
    Posts: 302Member
    Joined: Jan 18, 2017
    Yun bang nakalagay na estimated processing time (ex. 6-10mos), from time of visa lodging or from time na complete ang docus in case of CO contact?

    Recently lang na-finalize ang health clearance ng daughter ko. We’re waiting for another CO contact.
  • rvrecabarrvrecabar Philippines
    Posts: 309Member
    Joined: May 29, 2017
    @Heprex ikaw muna yan. Family ba yung sayo? Family of 5 tama ba?

    @chococrinkle ako colored copy tapos CTC then upload ko. Ganun yung sakin.
  • maiSG03maiSG03 Singapore
    Posts: 227Member
    Joined: Apr 18, 2016
    @jacjacjac it’s from the lodgement date not 1st co contact..pero within 4 months ung trend ng nagrant na pag 1 co contact lng and based on our experience dn :) Goodluck! :)
  • HeprexHeprex Melbourne
    Posts: 2,109Member
    Joined: Aug 03, 2016
    @rvrecabar dalawa lang kame sir. hahaha dun na namin plano para citizen na. ahaha

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    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
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    20.03.2018 - CFO/PDOS
    28.05.2018 - Initial Entry
    31.07.2018 - Big Move (Melbourne)
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  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    @rvrecabar Pina colored copy ko din ang akin pero since black and grey ang color kaya I decided na ipa ctc nalang. Yung orig itr is long size bond sya (legal size), pina resize ko to letter nung pina fotocopy tapos pina ctc. Ok lang naman yun diba kasi naka ctc naman?

    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

  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    @Justin waiting din ako SA SS. Sana naman mas masayang pasko sa atin. Last week na nila sana sipagin sila mag issue ng ITA. Running 3 weeks na ako sa 21, 3 weeks ang processing time ni SA kaya hoping ako this week. :-)

    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

  • jacjacjacjacjacjac Philippines
    Posts: 302Member
    Joined: Jan 18, 2017
    @maiSG03 thanks for the info.

    Vacation na ba sa AU? I’m hoping to receive another email before the year ends. Or sana yung grant na! ;))
  • Diana__JaneDiana__Jane Dubai
    Posts: 188Member
    Joined: Aug 09, 2016
    May invitation rounds ho ba mamaya?

    ANZSCO 221111 - Accountant (General) 189:70 - 190(NSW):75
    1st take PTE-A: Failed - sad
    2nd take PTE-A: Passed - yay!
    28.10.2016 - Submitted skills and employment assessment to CPA Australia.
    18.11.2016 - Answered prayers, positive assessments from CPA Australia. =)
    21.11.2016 - Submitted EOI 189-70 : 190 (Any)-75
    01.12.2016 - Received State Nomination from WA - but requires employment so we'll let this lapse.
    08.12.2016 - Changed preferred state to "NSW"
    28.10.217 - PTE 73/85/86/75 -LRSW - sayang!
    09.12.217 - PTE 69/90/86/80 -LRSW - sayang again!

    Reviewing for PTE again bawal suko/Waiting for ITA

    “Whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” Matthew 21:22”

  • rvrecabarrvrecabar Philippines
    Posts: 309Member
    Joined: May 29, 2017
    @Heprex ay ok si levimarvin ata yung 5. Hindi ko na alam sa dami na ng nakikita kong mga profile dito hahaha Pero lapit na yan..Enjoy na lang muna ang Holidays. hehe
  • rvrecabarrvrecabar Philippines
    Posts: 309Member
    Joined: May 29, 2017
    @chococrinkle Yup ok lang yun.
  • ivandemarcoivandemarco philippines
    Posts: 126Member
    Joined: Dec 29, 2016
    Guys got an invite just now for 189..engineering technologist . 75 points..lodge eoi dec 3 2017 ..hopefully madami pa mainvite sa atin..
  • kymmekymme Western Australia
    Posts: 1,284Member
    Joined: Apr 10, 2015
    guys check your emails, invitation round for 189 na

    Registered Nurse Nec

    06/15 - touchdown Oz
    07/15 - start of classes (Bachelor in Nursing)
    05/16 - passed OET (after 4 failed attempts with IELTS and PTE)
    07/16 - finished uni
    07/16 - received AHPRA Australian Registered Nurse rego
    08/16 - student visa 500 (Diploma)
    10/16 - started working as an RN

    07/09/17 - Submitted EOI for State Nom Vic with 60points

    I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

  • kymmekymme Western Australia
    Posts: 1,284Member
    Joined: Apr 10, 2015
    @ivandemarco congrats, saktong sakto sa pasko

    Registered Nurse Nec

    06/15 - touchdown Oz
    07/15 - start of classes (Bachelor in Nursing)
    05/16 - passed OET (after 4 failed attempts with IELTS and PTE)
    07/16 - finished uni
    07/16 - received AHPRA Australian Registered Nurse rego
    08/16 - student visa 500 (Diploma)
    10/16 - started working as an RN

    07/09/17 - Submitted EOI for State Nom Vic with 60points

    I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

  • ram071312ram071312 Perth, Western Australia
    Posts: 749Member
    Joined: Sep 21, 2015
    Congrats @ivandemarco :) malamang invited na din si @onin111

    Chemical Engineer || ANZSCO 233111
    Aug.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
    Sep.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - [L8.5|R7.5|W6.5|S7]
    Sep.15.2015 - Submitted requirements to EA for assessment
    Sep.19.2015 - Applied for Remarking at IDP Makati
    Nov.04.2015 - Received Remarking Result - Successful: Writing Module changed to Band 7
    Nov.27.2015 - Applied for NBI with husband (with HIT)Dec.14.2015 - Received EA Positive Outcome Letter
    Dec.15.2015 - Submitted EOI Visa 189- 70 points
    Dec.18.2015 - Received ITA
    Dec.19.2015 - Medical at Nationwide Makati (with husband and daughter)
    Dec.22.2015 - Additional test required for daughter : X-ray due to positive PPD skin test
    Dec.22.2015 - Husband's Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
    Dec.23.2015 - My Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
    Jan.12.2016 - Lodged Visa Application
    Jan.12.2016 - Front loaded all documents (including Form 80)
    Jan.13.2016 - Daughter's Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required (Thank you Lord!)
    Jan.28.2016 - CO Allocated - GSM Adelaide, requesting for signed Form 815: Health Undertaking Form for my daughter [Day 16]
    Jan.28.2016 - Submitted signed Form 815 for my daughter [Day 16]
    Mar.18.2016 - Visa Grant, Thank you Lord! [Day 50, from Visa Lodgment] IED - Jul.13.2016
    Mar.18.2016 - Booked flight to Brisbane, QLD (via Qantas) for Initial Entry with family on May.29.2016
    Mar.29.2016 - PDOS at CFO
    May.29.2016 - Initial Entry in Brisbane, QLD fulfilled
    Jan.17, 2017 - Hired by an Au company while still in PH
    Jan. 19, 2017 - Resigned from work in PH
    Feb.10.2017 - Big move to Perth, WA with hubby and daughter
    Feb.13.2017 - 1st day of Full Time Work
    Aug 04.2017 - Start of husband's casual work
    Aug.16.2017 - End of Probationary Period, permanent full time employment confirmed
    Oct. 09.2017 - Start of husband's fulltime work (probationary)

  • kymmekymme Western Australia
    Posts: 1,284Member
    Joined: Apr 10, 2015
    @Justin check ur email. invitation rounds na

    Registered Nurse Nec

    06/15 - touchdown Oz
    07/15 - start of classes (Bachelor in Nursing)
    05/16 - passed OET (after 4 failed attempts with IELTS and PTE)
    07/16 - finished uni
    07/16 - received AHPRA Australian Registered Nurse rego
    08/16 - student visa 500 (Diploma)
    10/16 - started working as an RN

    07/09/17 - Submitted EOI for State Nom Vic with 60points

    I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

  • ivandemarcoivandemarco philippines
    Posts: 126Member
    Joined: Dec 29, 2016
    @kymme , @ram071312 thank you. Bigla ako na excite para nextyear. Merry Christmas sa atin!
  • JustinJustin Philippines
    Posts: 444Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2016
    @kymme sad to say ang invited lang is 75 pointers lang ulet. I love DIBP. Hahaha.
  • JustinJustin Philippines
    Posts: 444Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2016
    @chococrinkle sana mainvite ka na sa SA. Nakakapagod mag hintay tapos parang wala ka namang hinihintay.
  • pandapanda Melbourne
    Posts: 85Member
    Joined: Feb 21, 2017
    Congrats @ivandemarco . Good to hear na nagmove na to Dec for 75+, sana sa Jan magbigay na ulit ng invites sa mga 70 pointers.

    ANZSCO 233111 Chemical Engineer
    DOE - 189 (70 points)/190 (70+5 points) : 30-Nov-2017

  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    @Justin. Sana nga hoping talaga ako this week kasi mag 3 weeks na ako. I applied via High Score kasi wala sa SA occupation list ang akin. Sana ma invite din ako kasi na meet ko naman conditions nila. Praying and hoping nalang. God bless you and all the best sa atin. :-)

    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

  • JustinJustin Philippines
    Posts: 444Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2016
    @chococrinkle Ako din hoping pero tinatamad na ako umasa hahahaha. Anyway, Merry Christmas to all and Happy New Year.
  • Noodles12Noodles12 Sydney
    Posts: 495Member
    Joined: May 12, 2016
    hintay hintay lang guys ma iinvite din kayo. dito kayo matututo maging sobrang pasensyoso. hehe

    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!

  • dyanisabelledyanisabelle Sydney
    Posts: 210Member
    Joined: Sep 22, 2016
    @ivandemarco congrats!!! :)

    221214 Internal Auditor : 189 - 75pts / 190 - 80pts (Age:30/Educ:15/Exp:10/English:20/SS:5)

    20/12/2016 - Submitted docs to Vetassess
    16/02/2017 - Positive assessment (4.1 yrs) - 5pts
    08/08/2017 - Live in anniversary
    04/09/2017 - PTE Take 1 : L81/R75/S45/W89
    25/09/2017 - PTE Take 2 : L83/R89/S58/W90
    04/10/2017 - PTE Take 3 : L90/R90/S90/W90 - 20pts Yay! ^_^
    06/10/2017 - Lodged EOI for 189 and 190 NSW
    20/10/2017 - ITA from NSW received (75 pts)
    21/10/2017 - Submitted application to NSW
    08/11/2017 - Updated skilled work experience - 10pts
    21/11/2017 - ITA from DIBP received 190 NSW
    07/12/2017 - Visa Lodged
    09/12/2017 - Medicals at Nationwide Manila
    14/12/2017 - Cleared medicals - de facto partner
    21/12/2017 - Cleared medicals - mine
    16/02/2018 - VISA GRANT :)

  • Pandabelle0405Pandabelle0405 Singapore
    Posts: 691Member
    Joined: Aug 16, 2017
    Congrats po sa lahat na invite at nabigyan visa.. godbless merry xmas n rin po..
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