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312111 Architectural Draftsperson 80pts 190 NSW
04/Apr/2017 VETASSES
11/Jul/2017 VETASSES+
Waiting for States to open.......
26/Sep/2017 NSW open for 312111
29/Sep/2017 PTE exam
01/Oct/2017 PTE Result L85, R83, S79, W80
02/Oct/2017 EOI 190 NSW
20/Oct/2017 Pre Invite 190 NSW
30/Oct/2017 SS Application 190 NSW
21/Dec/2017 SS Approved/ITA 190 NSW
20/Jan/2018 health exam, me and eldest son
22/Jan/2018 eldest son mantoux TB test
(no stock at SATA AMK on 20/Jan!)
23/Jan/2018 health clearance (me)
25/Jan/2018 health clearance (5 yr old son)
29/Jan/2018 Singapore Police Force COC (me)
03/Feb/2018 health clearance (youngest son)
06/Feb/2018 Singapore Police Force COC (wife)
06/Feb/2018 health clearance (wife)
08/Feb/2018 Visa lodge! So help me God :-)
29/May/2018 CO contact (PH PCC)
05/Sep/2018 Golden Email! Thank you Lord!
Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
James 5:7-8 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Onward to the next chapter!
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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!
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Kc sabi ng agent namin hindi na daw kami required to submit the form 80 coz wala naman cya sa list of docs na hiningi at Assessment in Progress na daw ang status ng application namin. True?
Salamat sa sasagot.
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Like what I've said in my previous comment. unpredictable ang mga CO. pedeng hingan ka ng document na na provide mo na before. pdeng hindi ka hingan sa first CO pero hingan ka sa second CO. walang mawawala sayo kapag nag provide ka ng napakadaming info at form pero ang laking panahon ang mawawala sayo sa pag hihintay kung ma CO contact ka.
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!
Posts: 258Member
Joined: Feb 06, 2016
hirap kc di namin control yung pag uupload ng docs. if only diy kami. kaso hindi eh.
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Btw hindi po nagfalss positive ang result sa anak ko. Clear daw naging concern ko lang based sa mga nababasa ko at na CO dahil sa form 815. Ayoko lang din ma 2nd CO. Cge mmya idownload ko yang 815
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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
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312111 Architectural Draftsperson 80pts 190 NSW
04/Apr/2017 VETASSES
11/Jul/2017 VETASSES+
Waiting for States to open.......
26/Sep/2017 NSW open for 312111
29/Sep/2017 PTE exam
01/Oct/2017 PTE Result L85, R83, S79, W80
02/Oct/2017 EOI 190 NSW
20/Oct/2017 Pre Invite 190 NSW
30/Oct/2017 SS Application 190 NSW
21/Dec/2017 SS Approved/ITA 190 NSW
20/Jan/2018 health exam, me and eldest son
22/Jan/2018 eldest son mantoux TB test
(no stock at SATA AMK on 20/Jan!)
23/Jan/2018 health clearance (me)
25/Jan/2018 health clearance (5 yr old son)
29/Jan/2018 Singapore Police Force COC (me)
03/Feb/2018 health clearance (youngest son)
06/Feb/2018 Singapore Police Force COC (wife)
06/Feb/2018 health clearance (wife)
08/Feb/2018 Visa lodge! So help me God :-)
29/May/2018 CO contact (PH PCC)
05/Sep/2018 Golden Email! Thank you Lord!
Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
James 5:7-8 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Onward to the next chapter!
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110317 - Visited Oz
110517 - IELTS S Exam
130517 - IELTS LRW Exam
260517 - IELTS Result
100617 - Submitted to EA w/ RSA
280617 - EA positive outcome
280617 - EOI submitted
060917 - LOI
140917 - Visa Lodge
231017 - CO request addl docs
220218 - Grant
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110317 - Visited Oz
110517 - IELTS S Exam
130517 - IELTS LRW Exam
260517 - IELTS Result
100617 - Submitted to EA w/ RSA
280617 - EA positive outcome
280617 - EOI submitted
060917 - LOI
140917 - Visa Lodge
231017 - CO request addl docs
220218 - Grant
Joined: Oct 30, 2013
May 2013 - submitted assessment in ACS
thank GOD!
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
JULY 28, 2018 - IED
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110517 - IELTS S Exam
130517 - IELTS LRW Exam
260517 - IELTS Result
100617 - Submitted to EA w/ RSA
280617 - EA positive outcome
280617 - EOI submitted
060917 - LOI
140917 - Visa Lodge
231017 - CO request addl docs
220218 - Grant
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260517 - IELTS Result
100617 - Submitted to EA w/ RSA
280617 - EA positive outcome
280617 - EOI submitted
060917 - LOI
140917 - Visa Lodge
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EOD ako nagchecheck kaya ngaun lang din ako nagcheck dito sa forums.
@Heprex Congratz bro! nakita ko sa immi tracker yung update mo.
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Name | Lodgement Date | Visa Type | CO Contact Date | CO Requested Info.
1. @dy3p | Sep 11 | 189 | Oct 17 | Further evidence of employment income in 2008, 2009 (unclaimed points experience) and repeat medical exam (done 5 months prior to lodging) - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 16) :x
2. @CroweAltius | Sep 13 | 189 | Oct 23 | Additional Proof of De Facto Relationship
3. @sherwinm | Sep 17 | 189 | Oct 23 | Form 80 and wife’s education certificate
4. @jacjacjac | Aug 30 | | Oct 25 | Japan Police Clearance, NBI, Daughter’s health clearance (given Dec 12 as per emedical client) - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 3) :x
5. @amoj | Sep 20 | 189 | Oct 31 | Further evidence of de facto partnership
6. @Hunter_08 | Sep 20 | 489 | Nov 1 | Send PTE result to DIBP
7. @dorbsdee l Sep 21 l | Nov 1 l Form 815
8. @EGMS_AU2017 | Sep 25 | 189 |Nov 6 | main applicant bank statement
9. @eww14 l Sep 23 l | Nov 7 l Evidence of relationship with spouse
10. @siantiangco | Sep 25 | 189 | Nov 10 | further inquiries about GF (non-migrating)
11. @soddie | Oct 7 | | Nov 14 | Form 815 for daughter, ACS positive assessment for spouse
12. @KimBokJoo | Jul 18 | 189 |1st CO: Aug 21 | 2nd CO: Nov 17
13. @PMPdreamer | Jul 12 | | 1st CO: Aug 3, Medicals, Police Clearance and PTE | 2nd CO: Nov 24 l Form 815
14. @joyousmaster l Jul 23 l |1st CO: Aug 23 l 2nd CO: Nov 24
15. @mespedido | Oct 11 | 189 | Nov 27 | employment evidence
16. @rpaid | Aug 10 | 189 | 1st CO: Sep 11| Medicals | 2nd CO: Sep 29 Further Medical tests | 3rd CO: Dec 16 Further Medical tests | emedical Health Clearance given Jan 3
17. @ramon_tubero | Oct 25 | 189 | Jan 09 | Bank statement, UAE PCC, Acad transcripts
18. @Noodles12 l Apr 11 l |1st CO: May 2 l 2nd CO: Aug 10 l 3rd CO: Nov 1 l 4th CO: Jan 17
19. @bob.ten | Nov 7 | 189 | Jan 23 | Form 815 for daughter
20. @victorious | Nov 21 | 190 | Jan 29 | Main applicant Medical tests
21. @pahpuh | Nov 9 | 189 | Jan 30 | confirm if information is correct in Form 80
22. @rj09 | Nov 13 | 189| Feb 1 | Form 815 for my daughter
23. @UbePandesal | Dec 05 | 190 | Feb 14 | Form80 (Both) , NBI & SG Police Clearance (Husband)
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@jazmyne18 thank you! Thanks!
08/11/15 - IELTS
16/12/15 - AHPRA registration application
14/01/16 - AHPRA refusal and referral to BP
09-11/16 - Bridging program completion
28/11/16 - AHPRA registration re-application
03/12/16 - AHPRA registered
04/12/16 - Job offered and accepted (457 Sponsorship)
01/04/17 - Medicals for both 457 and future PR application
07/04/17 - ANMAC assessment application
15/04/17 - Filed for resignation from current employer
21/04/17 - Nomination submitted by AU employer
23/05/17 - Nomination granted
31/05/17 - 457 application lodged
16/06/17 - 457 Granted
27/07/17 - EOI Submitted
06/09/17 - ITA received
10/09/17 - PR Skilled Independent 189 Application Lodged
17/10/17 - CO Contact
25/10/17 - Further Information Provided
16/02/18 - Visa Grant Received