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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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Saan po bah ma check ang schedule nang next round of invitations? kailan ang next round for this April?
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233512 - Mechanical Engineer| 25 (Age) + 15 (Education) + 15 (Experience) + 10 (English) = 65 pts.
07/Nov/2015: BC IELTS GT Test: L: 6.5, R: 6.0, W: 6.0, S: 7.0
04/Feb/2016: Lodge EA Assessment (Fast Track)
12/Feb/2016: EA Positive Outcome
12/Feb/2016: Submit EOI, NSW SS (55 + 5) = 60 pts.
30/Apr/2016: BC IELTS GT Test: L: 8.0, R: 7.5, W: 7.0, S: 6.5
26/July/2016: IELTS Remarking (Speaking: 6.5) --> "no change"
25/Oct/2016: PTE-Academic: L: 89, R: 72, W: 77, S: 90
26/Oct/2016: Submit EOI, 189 (60 pts.)
09/Nov/2016: Updated EOI, NSW SS = 65 pts.
10/Nov/2016: Applied VIC Skilled Nomination 190
14/Dec/2016: VIC Skilled Nomination 190 -- Not Selected...:(
28/Dec/2016: PTE-Academic: L: 76, R: 74, W: 76, S: 80 :(.....
05/Jan/2017: Additional EA Relevant Skilled Employment
23/Jan/2017: PTE-Academic: L: 90, R: 80, W: 76, S: 90 :(..again:(
13/Feb/2017: EA Positive Outcome for Additional RSE
13/Feb/2017: Updated EOI, 189 (65pts.), NSW (70 pts.)
18/June/2017: Applied VIC Skilled Nomination 190 - take two
25/July/2017: ITA VIC Skilled Nomination 190
26/Aug/2017: Medicals @ Nationwide Makati
05/Sept/2017: Medicals cleared (Thanks be to GOD)
20/Sept/2017: ITA 189 Points-Tested Stream (Salamat sa Dios... nakahabol pa)
21/Sept/2017: Visa Lodge 189
23/Sept/2017: EXPIRED --> ITA VIC Skilled Nomination 190
01/Nov/2017: CO Contact, Form 815
09/Mar/2018: GRANTED (sa wakas...) IED: 31/Jul/2018
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20/Jul/2018: BIG Move, stay with a fried...
04/Sep/2018: 1st day of work, Mechanical Engineer role (same industry)
01/Dec/2018: Move to rented house
27/Dec/2018: Drive Test with vicroads converted PH driver's license
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Sa isang company i had 3 roles. 3rd role lang ikeclaim ko. Sa 2nd role ko ang evidence lang na meron ako ay isang salary increase letter lang. Since wala nga akong evidence, inestimate ko lang start date ni 2nd role. So sa eoi ko, ang nilagay kong start date ni 2nd role ay un salary increase letter date (hindi un promotion letter). Kung mainvite at upon lodging, hndi na sana ko magbbgay ng evidence dto kay 1st at 2nd role. Pero.. kung ma CO contact at manghinge ng evidence kay 2nd role, balak kong ibigay etong si salary increase letter. Ang tanong ko po sana ay magkakaprob ba ako sa case n to, since ang start date ko kay 2nd role ay un salary increase letter date at hindi un actual promotion date? Or baguhin ko ba dapat un eoi date ko? Thanks
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261312 Developer Programmer - (English - 20pts | Age - 30pts. | Qualification - 10 | Experience - 0 ) = 60pts.
Subclass 189 - 60pts.
Subclass 190 - (60 + 5 spouse points + 5 SN) = 70pts.
08/04/2016 - Took IELTS - L/R/W/S - 6.5/7/6.5/7 - Competent
05/17/2017 - PTE Mock A - L/R/W/S - 74/62/66/76
05/19/2017 - PTE Mock B - L/R/W/S - 76/70/72/89
05/30/2017 - PTE Take 1 - L/R/W/S - 79/75/78/78 - Proficient
06/06/2017 - PTE Take 2 - L/R/W/S - 82/87/90/88- Superior - Thank you, Lord!
PTE Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p465#Comment_245887
06/14/2017 - Collection of docs for ACS Assessment
06/21/2017 - Submitted ACS Assessment
08/14/2017 - ACS Result Positive. Equivalent to AQF Associate Degree. 5 years experience deducted.
08/15/2017 - Gathering docs for spouse points (VETASSESS)
08/22/2017 - Lodged spouse's VETASSESS
10/05/2017 - VETASSESS results positive - aquired 5pts. for 190
10/07/2017 - Submitted EOI - 189, 190-NSW, 190-VIC
10/20/2017 - ITA NSW Received!
10/22/2017 - Submitted NSW Application
11/28/2017 - NSW SS Approved! Received ITA for visa 190
---------------Gathering docs for visa lodge---------------
-------------------- Christmas Break --------------------
01-19-2018 - Visa lodge, SG eAppeal
01-23-2018 - SG eAppeal Approved
01-25-2018 - Wife's SG eAppeal Approved
02-03-2018 - Medical - wife and me
02-05-2018 - Medical - kids
02-08-2018 - Medical - Daughter - IGRA
02-14-2018 - Form 815 Health Undertaking for daughter
04-27-2018 - 1st CO Contact: Parental Consent/Form 1229
05-22-2018 - 2nd CO Contact: Wife's Statutory Declaration
08-21-2018 - 3rd CO Contact: Repeat Medical - Daughter
09-21-2018 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!
11-11-2018 - IE (Medicare, Centrelink, NSW DL)
April 2019 - Target BM with wife
January 2020 - Target BM - 3 kids
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Ginawa ko isang COE lang na naka indicate doon in table format ang designation ko and period of dates of each designation. Tapos as usual yung standard format ng COE na may minimum 5 job responsibilities. Sa responsibilities pinaghalo ko na ang dalawang roles ko.
Now since hindi sila makapag produce ng payslip. Pinag stat dec ko sila kung bakit hindi sila nakapagproduce at pinapirma at notarized din nila sa attorney. Mabait at outstanding record naman ako during my employment sa kanila kaya sila ang effort.
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MAIN APPLICANT: Husband
2016 07 16 - IELTS Exam
2016 07 26 - IELTS Result: PROFICIENT
2017 09 11 - EA Assessment [Fast Track]
2017 09 29 - EA Assessment Outcome: COMPETENT
2017 09 30 - EOI
2017 10 04 - ITA
2017 11 03 - Lodged Visa 189
2018 01 15 - Counting ends here, after 73 days: VISA GRANT
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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
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Thanks po sa pagsagot. Saka sis po ako
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nakulangan yung claimed work experience, instead na 8+ yrs, naging 7 yrs na lang..
share ko lang po a.. yung isang company ko kase i had 3 roles. ung 3rd role lang ang ike claim ko sana. ang evidence lang na meron ako para lang sa 3rd role - certificate of employment, jd, company id, saka bank statement.
yung coe at jd na in-issue sakin ay hindi naka breakdown un 3 roles ko, at covering my entire employment period.. parang ganto "ms x has been employed from 2005-2011. at the time of leaving, she held the position of 3rd role.." hindi naka reflect dun kelan naging effective si 3rd role, or the other roles.. so nanghinge ako docs sa company, nagbigay kahapon. yun nga lang, dun ko lang nakita na ung 3rd role ko effecive pala ng nov 2009. ang nasa eoi ko ay aug 2008. kahit sa cv ko eversince ay aug 2008 ang nilalagay ko para sa 3rd role, pati nga ung cv na naipasa ko sa EA, pano kaya un?
iniisip ko baka late ng naging official si 3rd role, pero nag function ako since aug 2008...
sa system nila 3rd role lang ang nagrereflect.. naisip ko tuloy, sana pala hindi na ko naghanap ng further evidence..
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Pero siguro nga i keep ko na lang ung date ni 2nd role, tas stat dec na lang for evidence. Thank u ha
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Age = 25pts , Educ = 15pts , English = ?, Work Exp. = ?
Feb 2018 - Start IELTS review
Aug 2018 - To Proceed PTE review
Sept 2018 - To take PTE exam and wait next step for the result
PTE result last Sept 27 - L = 68, W = 64 , R = 72, S = 83
To take PTE again June 2020
Next step making CDR for EA assessment
Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible and Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough
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I suggest if ever pwede mo i-ask ang dati mong company na bakit naging official lang noong nov 2009 ang 3rd role mo na pagkakaalam mo aug 2008 pa lang eh yung 3rd role na ang pinoprovide mo na services sa company, tapos pakiusapan mo na baka pwede humingi ng updated at revised na COE kung saan is aug 2008 ang ilagay since ok naman naging standing mo sa company kasi kamo baka ma question ka sa inaapplyan mong visa sa australia if may discrepancy sa information mo. Yan if gusto mo pa ng kaunting effort para makiusap haha... pero if not ok na rin na i-keep mo yung natatandaan mo na date ng commencement ng 3rd role mo which is aug 2008 then provide a stat dec just in case.
welcome at sir pala ako hindi sis hehe
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@Christian_Dave wala pa din ita, anong petsa na! kamusta cdr mo?
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@OZingwithOZomeness, @jazmyne18, @cutsiechick21
Share ko lang. Dun sa myimmitracker, nun nag-check ako last year ang sabi sa forecast April 05 ako makakatanggap ng Grant based on the average waiting time after CO contact. At nagkatotoo nga
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!!
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Age = 25pts , Educ = 15pts , English = ?, Work Exp. = ?
Feb 2018 - Start IELTS review
Aug 2018 - To Proceed PTE review
Sept 2018 - To take PTE exam and wait next step for the result
PTE result last Sept 27 - L = 68, W = 64 , R = 72, S = 83
To take PTE again June 2020
Next step making CDR for EA assessment
Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible and Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough
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march 20, 2018, second contact ule asking for medicals and afp. yung medical ko ng expire ng dec 12, 2017 and yung afp po nung february 18, 2018. paano po ba mg feedback baka mapabilis ang process ng visa application ko? thank you po.
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Nagawan din ng paraan ng sister ko. Nakuha nya last thurs NBI clearance, pero napansin namin walang scanned thumbprint sa tabi ng QR code tsaka wala din signature sa ilalim ng photo ko. Normal ba ito kapag galing overseas ang application...?
Pina scanned ko na pero mukhang kelangan pirmahan so pina DHL namin and mukhang today pa lang darating. Anyway, abot naman kami sa deadline, buti na lang!
Konting kembot na lang ma-u-upload na rin namin lahat ng hiningi na documents. Hay sana ok na lahat...
Thank you po ulet!
261311 - Analyst Programmer Primary applicant: Husband | Age: 15pts | Education: 15 | Experience: 15 | English: 20 | Total: 65
11.01.2016 - Started gathering documents for ACS (Phil side)
02.15.2017 - Gathered documents for ACS (Japan side)
03.09.2017 - Submitted application for ACS Assessment
03.13.2017 - ACS asked for additional documents
04.07.2017 - Submitted additional required documents to ACS
04.20.2017 - Received ACS Assessment
05.19.2017 - PTE-A Exam
05.20.2017 - PTE-A Exam result L: 90 - S: 90 - R: 90 - W: 90
05.23.2017 - EOI lodged 189 - 65 points
07.29.2017 - EOI lodged (NSW)190 - 70 points
10.20.2017 - Received invitation to apply for sponsorship (NSW)
10.21.2017 - Submitted application to NSW
11.13.2017 - Received ITA NSW 190
11.15.2017 - Applied for Japan Police Clearance
11.24.2017 - Received Japan Police Clearance
11.20.2017 - Started prepping for visa lodge...
12.02.2017 - Medical Primary & dependent (son)
12.04.2017 - Medical Spouse & Dependents (daughters)
12.13.2017 - Medicals Completed - No Action Required
12.23.2017 - Visa 190 Lodged
12.24.2017~ Attached all required documents
03.19.2018 - 1st CO Contact
04.10.2018 - Uploaded all the documents that the CO requested
05.16.2018 - Submitted 1st Feedback
05.30.2018 - 2nd CO Contact
05.30.2018 - Submitted 2nd Feedback
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261311 - Analyst Programmer Primary applicant: Husband | Age: 15pts | Education: 15 | Experience: 15 | English: 20 | Total: 65
11.01.2016 - Started gathering documents for ACS (Phil side)
02.15.2017 - Gathered documents for ACS (Japan side)
03.09.2017 - Submitted application for ACS Assessment
03.13.2017 - ACS asked for additional documents
04.07.2017 - Submitted additional required documents to ACS
04.20.2017 - Received ACS Assessment
05.19.2017 - PTE-A Exam
05.20.2017 - PTE-A Exam result L: 90 - S: 90 - R: 90 - W: 90
05.23.2017 - EOI lodged 189 - 65 points
07.29.2017 - EOI lodged (NSW)190 - 70 points
10.20.2017 - Received invitation to apply for sponsorship (NSW)
10.21.2017 - Submitted application to NSW
11.13.2017 - Received ITA NSW 190
11.15.2017 - Applied for Japan Police Clearance
11.24.2017 - Received Japan Police Clearance
11.20.2017 - Started prepping for visa lodge...
12.02.2017 - Medical Primary & dependent (son)
12.04.2017 - Medical Spouse & Dependents (daughters)
12.13.2017 - Medicals Completed - No Action Required
12.23.2017 - Visa 190 Lodged
12.24.2017~ Attached all required documents
03.19.2018 - 1st CO Contact
04.10.2018 - Uploaded all the documents that the CO requested
05.16.2018 - Submitted 1st Feedback
05.30.2018 - 2nd CO Contact
05.30.2018 - Submitted 2nd Feedback
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MAIN APPLICANT: Husband
2016 07 16 - IELTS Exam
2016 07 26 - IELTS Result: PROFICIENT
2017 09 11 - EA Assessment [Fast Track]
2017 09 29 - EA Assessment Outcome: COMPETENT
2017 09 30 - EOI
2017 10 04 - ITA
2017 11 03 - Lodged Visa 189
2018 01 15 - Counting ends here, after 73 days: VISA GRANT
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Bale punta ka sa website ng Department of Home Affairs tapos hanapin mo yung “Contact Us” tapos piliin mo yung Give us feedback, tapos click mo yung “how to provide feedback, then click yung “online feedback form” tapos “Onlie Form- Conpliments, Complaints and Suggestions”
after nyan sundin mo lang at check mga boxes according sa sagot mo. Type of feedback either suggestion lang or complaint. then next basta wag ka mag make ng enquiry kaya dapat sa tanong na yan NO ang sagot mo. tapos ayun mag bigay ka lang ng feedback.
Pwede maging feedback mo is bakit wala kang na receive na acknowledgement man lang kung na receive ba ng maayos ang document(medical at afp) na inattach mo, kako nagwoworry ka baka hindi natanggap ng maayos or baka may error kaya wala ka narereceive. (echos lang kumabaga) tapos pasakalye mo na if ever kung pwede nya ma double check yung application mo kung na receive nga ba ng department ang prinovide mong requested information tapos bigay mo na yung information mo like Application ID and etc basta yung visa details mo para sigurado na machecheck nila.
If mag back read ka pa ng kaunti sa thread na ito. madami example rin dyan. hope this helps
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