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511112 Program or Project Administrator
02/08/2017 - IELTS Exam: L 8.5/R8/S7/W6.5
09/08/2017 - Submitted docs to Vetassess
10/19/2017 - Positive assessment (4 yrs) - 5pts
10/23/2017 - PTE Exam
10/23/2017 - Received PTE Result: L78/R90/S86/W86
10/27/2017 - SS EOI / SA application submitted
11/08/2017 - SS SA ITA received
11/28/2017 - Police COC collection
12/09/2017 - Visa lodged
12/23/2017 - Medical @ Point Medical SG
12/28/2017 - Repeat urine test due to high sugar
02/20/2018 - Immi Assessment Commence Email
03/27/2018 - CO asked for letter of consent for employment verification
05/23/2018 - VISA GRANT
07/2018 - Big Move
Posts: 106Member
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233411 - Electronics Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 10pts | English: 20pts | Total: 75pts
5-25-2017 - IELTS examination
7-26-2017 - CDR assessment EA
8-15-2017 - EA Assessment result
9-28-2017 - PTE-A exam
9-30-2017 - submit EOI 189
10-4-2017 - Invitation
11-9-2017 - VISA Lodge
30-1-2018 - CO contact
21-2-2018 - Send Feedback
22-2-2018 - Visa Grant
Posts: 417Member
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233411 - Electronics Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 10pts | English: 20pts | Total: 75pts
5-25-2017 - IELTS examination
7-26-2017 - CDR assessment EA
8-15-2017 - EA Assessment result
9-28-2017 - PTE-A exam
9-30-2017 - submit EOI 189
10-4-2017 - Invitation
11-9-2017 - VISA Lodge
30-1-2018 - CO contact
21-2-2018 - Send Feedback
22-2-2018 - Visa Grant
Posts: 584Member
Joined: Nov 19, 2017
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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@siantiangco konting tiis na lng bro, ikaw na!! Mahirap lang is lalo kng di makakafocus sa work kakarefresh..hehehe God bless bro!
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Let's keep our fingers crossed.
My timeline:
Visa Lodged: September 30, 2017 (189)
CO Contact: November 17, 2017 (Form 815 from my Wife)
Submitted Form 815: November 20, 2017
Feedback 1: February 22, 2018 (No reply)
Feedback 2: February 26, 2018 (Generic reply on February 28)
Journey to Visa 189 - 261112 Systems Analyst
2012-05-20: Joined pinoyau
2014-06-07: Signed contract with Migration Agent
2015-04-23: Received ACS Favorable Letter
2015-05-30: Failed to get all 7 in IELTS
2015-07-23: Failed to get all 7 in IELTS
2015-08-29: Failed to get all 7 in IELTS
2015-10-24: Failed to get all 7 in IELTS
2016 - Hiatus
2017-02: Discovered PTE as alternative to IELTS from Migration Agent
2017-03-28: Passed PTE (+10 points) Total Points: 60 (need 70 points for immediate invite)
2017-05-02: Passed PTE (Superior +20 points) Total Points: 70
2017-04-20: Re-filed ACS (expired from 2015)
2017-05-10: Received ACS Favorable Letter
2017-05-13: Submitted Expression of Interest
2017-09-06: Received Invitation to Apply
2017-09-30: Lodged Visa Application
2017-10-06: Applied for NBI Clearance (with Hit)
2017-10-13: Medical at St. Luke's BGC. Suspicious findings on wife's x-ray
2017-10-17: Submitted old x-ray to St. Luke's for further assessment
2017-10-18: Claimed NBI Clearance (postponed from October 16 due to Transport Strike)
2017-10-20: Medical Status for me: "Health clearance provided – no action required", wife's medical status: "Examinations ready for assessment – no action required"
2017-10-27: Wife's medical status changed to "Health clearance provided – no action required"
2017-11-17: Case Officer contact - Request for wife's signed Form 815
2017-11-20: Submitted wife's signed Form 815
2018-02-28: Sent feedback to DHA
2018-03-07: VISA GRANT!
2018-03-27: CFO/PDOS Certificate
2018-04-22 - Big move
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Journey to Australian Citizenship
2022-07-12: Submitted AU citizenship application online
2022-11-15: Received invitation for interview and exam
2022-12-14: Citizenship interview and exam (passed and received approved application on the same day) - Parramatta, NSW
2023-05-08: Received invitation for Australian Citizenship ceremony | Northern Beaches Council, NSW
2023-06-05: Australian Citizenship Ceremony
2023-06-09: Submitted application for Australian Passport online/Auspost
2023-06-19: Received my Australian Passport
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263311 Telecommunications Engineer
Points Total: 75 Points
Age: 32 - 30 points
English: Superior - 20 points
Employment Experience: 5-7 Years - 10 points
Education: BS Degree: 15 points
Timeline:
03/05/2017 - IELTS General Exam (L7.5/R9/W7/S6.5) - 10 Points
04/11/2017 - Submitted EA Assessment (Fast track)
05/11/2017 - EA Contact Requesting Change of CDRs
05/18/2017 - Sent New CDRs
05/29/2017 - EA Positive Outcome Granted
05/29/2017 - Submitted EOI (Visa 189) w/ 65 Points
08/14/2017 - PTE Academic Exam (L82/R90/W90/S90) - increased to 20 Points
08/16/2017 - Resubmitted EOI (Visa 189) w/ 75 Points
08/23/2017 - ITA Received!!!
09/16/2017 - Medicals taken at Nationwide Makati
09/20/2017 - Visa 189 Lodged
10/31/2017 - CO Contact requesting for additional supporting documents for de facto partner
11/03/2017 - Provided needed documents
03/06/2018 - Grant Received!!!
04/12/2018 - Big Move to Sydney
Posts: 157Member
Joined: Apr 24, 2017
Congrats @Shakespeare23
263311 Telecommunications Engineer
Points Total: 75 Points
Age: 32 - 30 points
English: Superior - 20 points
Employment Experience: 5-7 Years - 10 points
Education: BS Degree: 15 points
Timeline:
03/05/2017 - IELTS General Exam (L7.5/R9/W7/S6.5) - 10 Points
04/11/2017 - Submitted EA Assessment (Fast track)
05/11/2017 - EA Contact Requesting Change of CDRs
05/18/2017 - Sent New CDRs
05/29/2017 - EA Positive Outcome Granted
05/29/2017 - Submitted EOI (Visa 189) w/ 65 Points
08/14/2017 - PTE Academic Exam (L82/R90/W90/S90) - increased to 20 Points
08/16/2017 - Resubmitted EOI (Visa 189) w/ 75 Points
08/23/2017 - ITA Received!!!
09/16/2017 - Medicals taken at Nationwide Makati
09/20/2017 - Visa 189 Lodged
10/31/2017 - CO Contact requesting for additional supporting documents for de facto partner
11/03/2017 - Provided needed documents
03/06/2018 - Grant Received!!!
04/12/2018 - Big Move to Sydney
Posts: 157Member
Joined: Apr 24, 2017
263311 Telecommunications Engineer
Points Total: 75 Points
Age: 32 - 30 points
English: Superior - 20 points
Employment Experience: 5-7 Years - 10 points
Education: BS Degree: 15 points
Timeline:
03/05/2017 - IELTS General Exam (L7.5/R9/W7/S6.5) - 10 Points
04/11/2017 - Submitted EA Assessment (Fast track)
05/11/2017 - EA Contact Requesting Change of CDRs
05/18/2017 - Sent New CDRs
05/29/2017 - EA Positive Outcome Granted
05/29/2017 - Submitted EOI (Visa 189) w/ 65 Points
08/14/2017 - PTE Academic Exam (L82/R90/W90/S90) - increased to 20 Points
08/16/2017 - Resubmitted EOI (Visa 189) w/ 75 Points
08/23/2017 - ITA Received!!!
09/16/2017 - Medicals taken at Nationwide Makati
09/20/2017 - Visa 189 Lodged
10/31/2017 - CO Contact requesting for additional supporting documents for de facto partner
11/03/2017 - Provided needed documents
03/06/2018 - Grant Received!!!
04/12/2018 - Big Move to Sydney
Posts: 157Member
Joined: Apr 24, 2017
263311 Telecommunications Engineer
Points Total: 75 Points
Age: 32 - 30 points
English: Superior - 20 points
Employment Experience: 5-7 Years - 10 points
Education: BS Degree: 15 points
Timeline:
03/05/2017 - IELTS General Exam (L7.5/R9/W7/S6.5) - 10 Points
04/11/2017 - Submitted EA Assessment (Fast track)
05/11/2017 - EA Contact Requesting Change of CDRs
05/18/2017 - Sent New CDRs
05/29/2017 - EA Positive Outcome Granted
05/29/2017 - Submitted EOI (Visa 189) w/ 65 Points
08/14/2017 - PTE Academic Exam (L82/R90/W90/S90) - increased to 20 Points
08/16/2017 - Resubmitted EOI (Visa 189) w/ 75 Points
08/23/2017 - ITA Received!!!
09/16/2017 - Medicals taken at Nationwide Makati
09/20/2017 - Visa 189 Lodged
10/31/2017 - CO Contact requesting for additional supporting documents for de facto partner
11/03/2017 - Provided needed documents
03/06/2018 - Grant Received!!!
04/12/2018 - Big Move to Sydney
Posts: 157Member
Joined: Apr 24, 2017
Basically, ang sabi ko, good job sa hardwork ng team nila for processing those who have lodged Sept/Oct 2017.
Then sabi ko, I am just wondering why on my case, it hasn't been finalised yet since I lodged last September. I am just worried that there might be wrong again with my attached documents.
Ayun. Di ko alam kung nakatulong.
Hehehe.
263311 Telecommunications Engineer
Points Total: 75 Points
Age: 32 - 30 points
English: Superior - 20 points
Employment Experience: 5-7 Years - 10 points
Education: BS Degree: 15 points
Timeline:
03/05/2017 - IELTS General Exam (L7.5/R9/W7/S6.5) - 10 Points
04/11/2017 - Submitted EA Assessment (Fast track)
05/11/2017 - EA Contact Requesting Change of CDRs
05/18/2017 - Sent New CDRs
05/29/2017 - EA Positive Outcome Granted
05/29/2017 - Submitted EOI (Visa 189) w/ 65 Points
08/14/2017 - PTE Academic Exam (L82/R90/W90/S90) - increased to 20 Points
08/16/2017 - Resubmitted EOI (Visa 189) w/ 75 Points
08/23/2017 - ITA Received!!!
09/16/2017 - Medicals taken at Nationwide Makati
09/20/2017 - Visa 189 Lodged
10/31/2017 - CO Contact requesting for additional supporting documents for de facto partner
11/03/2017 - Provided needed documents
03/06/2018 - Grant Received!!!
04/12/2018 - Big Move to Sydney
Posts: 439Member
Joined: Sep 19, 2017
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)
2. @rvrecabar l Sep 10 l Oct 18 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 21)
3. @CroweAltius | Sep 13 | 189 | Oct 23 | Additional Proof of De Facto Relationship - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22)
4. @sherwinm | Sep 17 | 189 | Oct 23 | Form 80 and wife’s education certificate - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22)
5. @WaterYogi | Sep 07 | 189 | Oct 25 | Form 80, BioData, Evidence of Name Change(though di ako nagbago ng name.) - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22)
6. @jacjacjac | Aug 30 | | Oct 25 | Japan Police Clearance, NBI, Daughter’s health clearance (given Dec 12 as per emedical client) - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 3)
7. @amoj | Sep 20 | 189 | Oct 31 | Further evidence of de facto partnership - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 6)
8. @Hunter_08 | Sep 20 | 489 | Nov 1 | Send PTE result to DIBP - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 6)
9. @dorbsdee l Sep 21 l | Nov 1 l Form 815
10. @EGMS_AU2017 | Sep 25 | 189 |Nov 6 | main applicant bank statement - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22)
11. @eww14 l Sep 23 l | Nov 7 l Evidence of relationship with spouse - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 5)
12. @siantiangco | Sep 25 | 189 | Nov 10 | further inquiries about GF (non-migrating)
13. @patpatpat | Sep 30 | 189 | Nov 17 | form 815 for wife
14. @soddie | Oct 7 | | Nov 14 | Form 815 for daughter, ACS positive assessment for spouse - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 28)
15. @KimBokJoo | Jul 18 | 189 |1st CO: Aug 21 | 2nd CO: Nov 17 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 21)
16. @PMPdreamer | Jul 12 | | 1st CO: Aug 3, Medicals, Police Clearance and PTE | 2nd CO: Nov 24 l Form 815
17. @Shakespeare23 | July 14 | 189 | 1st CO: Aug 22 : Medicals | 2nd CO: Nov 24: Form 815 - GRABT RECEIVED - (MAR 6)
18. @joyousmaster l Jul 23 l |1st CO: Aug 23 l 2nd CO: Nov 24
19. @mespedido | Oct 11 | 189 | Nov 27 | employment evidence
20. @rpaid | Aug 10 | 189 | 1st CO: Sep 11| Medicals | 2nd CO: Sep 29 | 3rd CO: Dec 16 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 26)
21. @ramon_tubero | Oct 25 | 189 | Jan 09 | Bank statement, UAE PCC, Acad transcripts - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 5)
22. @Noodles12 l Apr 11 l |1st CO: May 2 l 2nd CO: Aug 10 l 3rd CO: Nov 1 l 4th CO: Jan 17 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 21)
23. @bob.ten | Nov 7 | 189 | Jan 23 | Form 815 for daughter - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 26)
24. @victorious | Nov 21 | 190 | Jan 29 | Main applicant Medical tests
25. @pahpuh | Nov 9 | 189 | Jan 30 | confirm if information is correct in Form 80 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22)
26. @rj09 | Nov 13 | 189| Feb 1 | Form 815 for my daughter
27. @UbePandesal | Dec 05 | 190 | Feb 14 | Form80 (Both) , NBI & SG Police Clearance (Husband)
28. @vincechaos | Dec 05 | 190 | Feb 21 | employment reference (which I have already submitted)
Posts: 417Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2017
Name | Lodgement Date | Visa Type | CO Contact Date | CO Requested Info.
1. @dy3p | Sep 11 | 189 | Oct 17 | Further evidence of employment income in 2008, 2009 (unclaimed points experience) and repeat medical exam (done 5 months prior to lodging) - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 16) :x
2. @rvrecabar l Sep 10 l Oct 18 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 21) :x
3. @CroweAltius | Sep 13 | 189 | Oct 23 | Additional Proof of De Facto Relationship - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22) :x
4. @sherwinm | Sep 17 | 189 | Oct 23 | Form 80 and wife’s education certificate - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22) :x
5. @WaterYogi | Sep 07 | 189 | Oct 25 | Form 80, BioData, Evidence of Name Change(though di ako nagbago ng name.) - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22) :x
6. @jacjacjac | Aug 30 | | Oct 25 | Japan Police Clearance, NBI, Daughter’s health clearance (given Dec 12 as per emedical client) - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 3) :x
7. @amoj | Sep 20 | 189 | Oct 31 | Further evidence of de facto partnership - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 6) :x
8. @Hunter_08 | Sep 20 | 489 | Nov 1 | Send PTE result to DIBP - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 6) :x
9. @dorbsdee l Sep 21 l | Nov 1 l Form 815
10. @EGMS_AU2017 | Sep 25 | 189 |Nov 6 | main applicant bank statement - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22) :x
11. @eww14 l Sep 23 l | Nov 7 l Evidence of relationship with spouse - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 5) :x
12. @siantiangco | Sep 25 | 189 | Nov 10 | further inquiries about GF (non-migrating)
13. @patpatpat | Sep 30 | 189 | Nov 17 | form 815 for wife
14. @soddie | Oct 7 | | Nov 14 | Form 815 for daughter, ACS positive assessment for spouse - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 28) :x
15. @KimBokJoo | Jul 18 | 189 |1st CO: Aug 21 | 2nd CO: Nov 17 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 21) :x
16. @PMPdreamer | Jul 12 | | 1st CO: Aug 3, Medicals, Police Clearance and PTE | 2nd CO: Nov 24 l Form 815
17. @Shakespeare23 | July 14 | 189 | 1st CO: Aug 22 : Medicals | 2nd CO: Nov 24: Form 815 - GRABT RECEIVED - (MAR 6) :x
18. @joyousmaster l Jul 23 l |1st CO: Aug 23 l 2nd CO: Nov 24
19. @mespedido | Oct 11 | 189 | Nov 27 | employment evidence
20. @rpaid | Aug 10 | 189 | 1st CO: Sep 11| Medicals | 2nd CO: Sep 29 | 3rd CO: Dec 16 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 26) :x
21. @ramon_tubero | Oct 25 | 189 | Jan 09 | Bank statement, UAE PCC, Acad transcripts - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 5) :x
22. @Noodles12 l Apr 11 l |1st CO: May 2 l 2nd CO: Aug 10 l 3rd CO: Nov 1 l 4th CO: Jan 17 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 21) :x
23. @bob.ten | Nov 7 | 189 | Jan 23 | Form 815 for daughter - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 26) :x
24. @victorious | Nov 21 | 190 | Jan 29 | Main applicant Medical tests
25. @pahpuh | Nov 9 | 189 | Jan 30 | confirm if information is correct in Form 80 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22) :x
26. @rj09 | Nov 13 | 189| Feb 1 | Form 815 for my daughter
27. @UbePandesal | Dec 05 | 190 | Feb 14 | Form80 (Both) , NBI & SG Police Clearance (Husband)
28. @vincechaos | Dec 05 | 190 | Feb 21 | employment reference (which I have already submitted)
Thanks @EGMS_AU2017 for the update!
Posts: 417Member
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Journey to Visa 189 - 261112 Systems Analyst
2012-05-20: Joined pinoyau
2014-06-07: Signed contract with Migration Agent
2015-04-23: Received ACS Favorable Letter
2015-05-30: Failed to get all 7 in IELTS
2015-07-23: Failed to get all 7 in IELTS
2015-08-29: Failed to get all 7 in IELTS
2015-10-24: Failed to get all 7 in IELTS
2016 - Hiatus
2017-02: Discovered PTE as alternative to IELTS from Migration Agent
2017-03-28: Passed PTE (+10 points) Total Points: 60 (need 70 points for immediate invite)
2017-05-02: Passed PTE (Superior +20 points) Total Points: 70
2017-04-20: Re-filed ACS (expired from 2015)
2017-05-10: Received ACS Favorable Letter
2017-05-13: Submitted Expression of Interest
2017-09-06: Received Invitation to Apply
2017-09-30: Lodged Visa Application
2017-10-06: Applied for NBI Clearance (with Hit)
2017-10-13: Medical at St. Luke's BGC. Suspicious findings on wife's x-ray
2017-10-17: Submitted old x-ray to St. Luke's for further assessment
2017-10-18: Claimed NBI Clearance (postponed from October 16 due to Transport Strike)
2017-10-20: Medical Status for me: "Health clearance provided – no action required", wife's medical status: "Examinations ready for assessment – no action required"
2017-10-27: Wife's medical status changed to "Health clearance provided – no action required"
2017-11-17: Case Officer contact - Request for wife's signed Form 815
2017-11-20: Submitted wife's signed Form 815
2018-02-28: Sent feedback to DHA
2018-03-07: VISA GRANT!
2018-03-27: CFO/PDOS Certificate
2018-04-22 - Big move
=========================================
Journey to Australian Citizenship
2022-07-12: Submitted AU citizenship application online
2022-11-15: Received invitation for interview and exam
2022-12-14: Citizenship interview and exam (passed and received approved application on the same day) - Parramatta, NSW
2023-05-08: Received invitation for Australian Citizenship ceremony | Northern Beaches Council, NSW
2023-06-05: Australian Citizenship Ceremony
2023-06-09: Submitted application for Australian Passport online/Auspost
2023-06-19: Received my Australian Passport
Posts: 417Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2017
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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)
2. @rvrecabar l Sep 10 l Oct 18 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 21)
3. @CroweAltius | Sep 13 | 189 | Oct 23 | Additional Proof of De Facto Relationship - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22)
4. @sherwinm | Sep 17 | 189 | Oct 23 | Form 80 and wife’s education certificate - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22)
5. @WaterYogi | Sep 07 | 189 | Oct 25 | Form 80, BioData, Evidence of Name Change(though di ako nagbago ng name.) - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22)
6. @jacjacjac | Aug 30 | | Oct 25 | Japan Police Clearance, NBI, Daughter’s health clearance (given Dec 12 as per emedical client) - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 3)
7. @amoj | Sep 20 | 189 | Oct 31 | Further evidence of de facto partnership - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 6)
8. @Hunter_08 | Sep 20 | 489 | Nov 1 | Send PTE result to DIBP - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 6)
9. @dorbsdee l Sep 21 l | Nov 1 l Form 815
10. @EGMS_AU2017 | Sep 25 | 189 |Nov 6 | main applicant bank statement - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22)
11. @eww14 l Sep 23 l | Nov 7 l Evidence of relationship with spouse - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 5)
12. @siantiangco | Sep 25 | 189 | Nov 10 | further inquiries about GF (non-migrating)
13. @patpatpat | Sep 30 | 189 | Nov 17 | form 815 for wife
14. @soddie | Oct 7 | | Nov 14 | Form 815 for daughter, ACS positive assessment for spouse - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 28)
15. @KimBokJoo | Jul 18 | 189 |1st CO: Aug 21 | 2nd CO: Nov 17 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 21)
16. @PMPdreamer | Jul 12 | | 1st CO: Aug 3, Medicals, Police Clearance and PTE | 2nd CO: Nov 24 l Form 815
17. @Shakespeare23 | July 14 | 189 | 1st CO: Aug 22 : Medicals | 2nd CO: Nov 24: Form 815 - GRABT RECEIVED - (MAR 6)
18. @joyousmaster l Jul 23 l |1st CO: Aug 23 l 2nd CO: Nov 24
19. @mespedido | Oct 11 | 189 | Nov 27 | employment evidence
20. @rpaid | Aug 10 | 189 | 1st CO: Sep 11| Medicals | 2nd CO: Sep 29 | 3rd CO: Dec 16 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 26)
21. @ramon_tubero | Oct 25 | 189 | Jan 09 | Bank statement, UAE PCC, Acad transcripts - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 5)
22. @Noodles12 l Apr 11 l |1st CO: May 2 l 2nd CO: Aug 10 l 3rd CO: Nov 1 l 4th CO: Jan 17 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 21)
23. @bob.ten | Nov 7 | 189 | Jan 23 | Form 815 for daughter - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 26)
24. @victorious | Nov 21 | 190 | Jan 29 | Main applicant Medical tests
25. @pahpuh | Nov 9 | 189 | Jan 30 | confirm if information is correct in Form 80 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22)
26. @rj09 | Nov 13 | 189| Feb 1 | Form 815 for my daughter
27. @UbePandesal | Dec 05 | 190 | Feb 14 | Form80 (Both) , NBI & SG Police Clearance (Husband)
28. @vincechaos | Dec 05 | 190 | Feb 21 | employment reference (which I have already submitted)
29. @Bonifacio | 20 Oct 2017 | 189 | 21 Dec 2017 | Wife Police Clearance
233411 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER
04.11.2016 Registration and Payment for IELTS Examination
05.07.2016 IELTS Exam (Listening, Reading, Writing)
05.09.2016 IELTS Exam (Speaking)
05.20.2016 Results released - Passed (L/R/W/S: 8.5/8.0/7.50/7.0)
08.14.2017 Lodged application for Engineering Skills Assessment & RSEA (Fast Track)
08.30.2017 EA Request for additional information
08.31.2017 EA Request for updated COE
09.18.2017 Received Positive outcome from EA
09.18.2017 Submitted EOI 65 Pts
09.20.2017 1st Invitation rd (Not selected)
10.04.2017 2nd Invitation rd (Not selected)
10.18.2017 3rd Invitation rd (Invitation received)
10.20.2017 Visa 189 Lodged
12.21.2017 CO Contact (Request for Wife's Police Clearance from Philippines)
12.26.2017 Uploaded requested document
04.05.2018 Received Visa Grant!!
Posts: 258Member
Joined: Feb 06, 2016
Oct.12 - visa lodged (489 SA)
Nov. 20 - CO contact (NBI, SG CoC, Proof of English at pending medicals ko)
Jan. 30 - repeat xray
Feb. 12 - medicals cleared
Posts: 417Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2017
Name | Lodgement Date | Visa Type | CO Contact Date | CO Requested Info.
1. @dy3p | Sep 11 | 189 | Oct 17 | Further evidence of employment income in 2008, 2009 (unclaimed points experience) and repeat medical exam (done 5 months prior to lodging) - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 16) :x
2. @rvrecabar l Sep 10 l Oct 18 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 21) :x
3. @CroweAltius | Sep 13 | 189 | Oct 23 | Additional Proof of De Facto Relationship - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22) :x
4. @sherwinm | Sep 17 | 189 | Oct 23 | Form 80 and wife’s education certificate - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22) :x
5. @WaterYogi | Sep 07 | 189 | Oct 25 | Form 80, BioData, Evidence of Name Change(though di ako nagbago ng name.) - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22) :x
6. @jacjacjac | Aug 30 | Oct 25 | Japan Police Clearance, NBI, Daughter’s health clearance (given Dec 12 as per emedical client) - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 3) :x
7. @amoj | Sep 20 | 189 | Oct 31 | Further evidence of de facto partnership - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 6) :x
8. @Hunter_08 | Sep 20 | 489 | Nov 1 | Send PTE result to DIBP - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 6) :x
9. @dorbsdee l Sep 21 l | Nov 1 l Form 815
10. @EGMS_AU2017 | Sep 25 | 189 |Nov 6 | main applicant bank statement - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22) :x
11. @eww14 l Sep 23 l | Nov 7 l Evidence of relationship with spouse - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 5) :x
12. @siantiangco | Sep 25 | 189 | Nov 10 | further inquiries about GF (non-migrating)
13. @patpatpat | Sep 30 | 189 | Nov 17 | form 815 for wife
14. @soddie | Oct 7 | | Nov 14 | Form 815 for daughter, ACS positive assessment for spouse - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 28) :x
15. @KimBokJoo | Jul 18 | 189 |1st CO: Aug 21 | 2nd CO: Nov 17 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 21) :x
16. @dutchmilk l Oct 12 l 489 l Nov 20
17. @PMPdreamer | Jul 12 | | 1st CO: Aug 3, Medicals, Police Clearance and PTE | 2nd CO: Nov 24 l Form 815
18. @Shakespeare23 | July 14 | 189 | 1st CO: Aug 22 : Medicals | 2nd CO: Nov 24: Form 815 - GRABT RECEIVED - (MAR 6) :x
19. @joyousmaster l Jul 23 l |1st CO: Aug 23 l 2nd CO: Nov 24
20. @mespedido | Oct 11 | 189 | Nov 27 | employment evidence
21. @rpaid | Aug 10 | 189 | 1st CO: Sep 11| Medicals | 2nd CO: Sep 29 | 3rd CO: Dec 16 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 26) :x
22. @ramon_tubero | Oct 25 | 189 | Jan 09 | Bank statement, UAE PCC, Acad transcripts - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 5) :x
23. @Noodles12 l Apr 11 l |1st CO: May 2 l 2nd CO: Aug 10 l 3rd CO: Nov 1 l 4th CO: Jan 17 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 21) :x
24. @bob.ten | Nov 7 | 189 | Jan 23 | Form 815 for daughter - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 26) :x
25. @victorious | Nov 21 | 190 | Jan 29 | Main applicant Medical tests
26. @pahpuh | Nov 9 | 189 | Jan 30 | confirm if information is correct in Form 80 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22) :x
27. @rj09 | Nov 13 | 189| Feb 1 | Form 815 for my daughter
28. @UbePandesal | Dec 05 | 190 | Feb 14 | Form80 (Both) , NBI & SG Police Clearance (Husband)
29. @vincechaos | Dec 05 | 190 | Feb 21 | employment reference (which I have already submitted)
30. @Bonifacio | 20 Oct 2017 | 189 | 21 Dec 2017 | Wife Police Clearance
Posts: 495Member
Joined: May 12, 2016
Dadating din yan! Sure na grant yan mas okay na ma CO contact at mag intay wag lang ma refuse.
Ang iprepare niyo nalang cguro while waiting is yung plan for your BM or IE. gaya namin, nde kami prepared kaya medyo cramming kami since 3 months lang ang IED na binigay at madami pa need asikasuhin.
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: 417Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2017