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January 2018 Visa 189/190/489/457

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Comments

  • onin111onin111 Cebu
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Apr 03, 2017
    Waaahhh.. sa 189 nga walang movement, week of Nov. 25 ang pinaka latest pinaprocess nila at hindi pa lahat, parang pinipili lang. Hindi na talaga natin maiintindihan ang process nila.. huhuhu..
    Ang active yata these days ay mga CO Contact around Sept-Oct. batch. Ok naman ito, pero lang, walang continuation sa Dec-Jan.. Huhuhu

    ******** DG ********
    @onin111 | 189 | 12 Jan 2018 | 26 Jun 2018 | Melbourne| 25 July 2018

    -Current Status-
    DG, Planning for BM

    Application History:
    IELTS Test:
    2017/03/18 - IELTS Exam
    2017/03/31 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7, W-6.5, S-8
    2017/04/11 - IELTS Enquiry on Results
    2017/06/01 - Negative IELTS Enquiry on Results

    EA Assessment:
    2017/08/08 - EA Assessment [Fast Track]
    2017/08/25 - EA Assessment Outcome: Awarded IE 233511 Prof. Eng. Skill Level 1 and Relevant Skilled Emp for 14 yrs.

    EOI 1:
    2017/08/29 - EOI 233511 - Industrial Engineer] 489 (Family Sponsored)-65, 189-55, 190-60

    PTE-A Tests:
    2017/10/24 - Applied for PTE-A Test on Nov 23
    2017/11/19 - PTE-A Mock Test A: L82/R-77/S90/W86 / G67/OF83/P90/S90/V90/WD90
    2017/11/22 - PTE-A Mock Test B: L81/R84/S90/W85 / G82/OF85/P90/S90/V90/WD90
    2017/11/23 - PTE-A Exam day
    2017/11/24 - PTE-A Results: L87/R88/S90/W84 = Superior / G90/OF90/P90/S66/V90/WD90

    EOI2:
    2017/11/24 - Filed new EOI for Visa 189 - 75 points

    ITA:
    2017/12/20 - ITA Received

    2017/12/26 - Created Immi account, Health Dec for HAP ID
    2018/01/02 - Medical Check with dependents
    2018/01/10 - Medical reports submitted by Nationwide except daughter
    2018/01/10 - Applied and paid for Visa lodging
    2018/01/12 - Uploaded all evidences, except Health
    2018/01/25 - All Health Clearance Finalised including daughter

    Grant:
    2018/06/26 - Grant by team Adelaide

  • GeorgeFowellGeorgeFowell Australia
    Posts: 10Member
    Joined: Feb 22, 2018
    Great!!!! Very nice information. :)
  • Loknoy21Loknoy21 Manila
    Posts: 288Member
    Joined: Jan 30, 2018
    @onin111 totoo sir :( Kelan lodgement mo sir?
  • mickeymynes14mickeymynes14 Posts: 213Member
    Joined: Aug 07, 2017
    @onin111 Oo nga Sir pansin ko super dalang ng invites at ang nag lodge ng visa ngayn buwan. Tapos madalang din ang galaw nila sa pag bibigay grants. Sana nman maging ok na ito ng sumaya nman tyong lahat!
  • onin111onin111 Cebu
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Apr 03, 2017
    @Loknoy21 Jan 12 po sir, tagal pa neto.. huhuhu, Ikaw sir?
    @mickeymynes14 oo Sir, naka stress talaga mag hintay noh? hahaha.. lalo na pag hindi mo na iintindihan. Buti pa kase nuon at least may trend, eh ngayon nakakalito talaga
    8-|

    ******** DG ********
    @onin111 | 189 | 12 Jan 2018 | 26 Jun 2018 | Melbourne| 25 July 2018

    -Current Status-
    DG, Planning for BM

    Application History:
    IELTS Test:
    2017/03/18 - IELTS Exam
    2017/03/31 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7, W-6.5, S-8
    2017/04/11 - IELTS Enquiry on Results
    2017/06/01 - Negative IELTS Enquiry on Results

    EA Assessment:
    2017/08/08 - EA Assessment [Fast Track]
    2017/08/25 - EA Assessment Outcome: Awarded IE 233511 Prof. Eng. Skill Level 1 and Relevant Skilled Emp for 14 yrs.

    EOI 1:
    2017/08/29 - EOI 233511 - Industrial Engineer] 489 (Family Sponsored)-65, 189-55, 190-60

    PTE-A Tests:
    2017/10/24 - Applied for PTE-A Test on Nov 23
    2017/11/19 - PTE-A Mock Test A: L82/R-77/S90/W86 / G67/OF83/P90/S90/V90/WD90
    2017/11/22 - PTE-A Mock Test B: L81/R84/S90/W85 / G82/OF85/P90/S90/V90/WD90
    2017/11/23 - PTE-A Exam day
    2017/11/24 - PTE-A Results: L87/R88/S90/W84 = Superior / G90/OF90/P90/S66/V90/WD90

    EOI2:
    2017/11/24 - Filed new EOI for Visa 189 - 75 points

    ITA:
    2017/12/20 - ITA Received

    2017/12/26 - Created Immi account, Health Dec for HAP ID
    2018/01/02 - Medical Check with dependents
    2018/01/10 - Medical reports submitted by Nationwide except daughter
    2018/01/10 - Applied and paid for Visa lodging
    2018/01/12 - Uploaded all evidences, except Health
    2018/01/25 - All Health Clearance Finalised including daughter

    Grant:
    2018/06/26 - Grant by team Adelaide

  • eynah_geeeynah_gee Singapore
    Posts: 220Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2017
    edited March 2018
    @agd @chococrinkle @onin111 mukhang waiting galore tlga ang peg natin. Hahahahhah! Patience is virtue. ;)
  • emceeemcee quezon city
    Posts: 63Member
    Joined: Jan 03, 2018
    hello po guys, naitanong ko n po ito sa october batch, nagbabakasakali lang po ako na may same situation as mine.

    May agent po ako. 190 visa lodged already, Hap ID given to me. the problem is, cla gumawa ng declaration and upon reading it meron po akong mga sagot na dapat ay YES, kaso dahil sila ang gumawa NO po ang nakalagay. Ininform ko cla dito, ang sbe nila ay sbhin ko lang kung san ako magpapamedical at sila na daw ang magbabago.

    Tumawag na po ako sa st.lukes, dun ko po balak magpamedical, ang sbe nila mas maganda kung maiaayos daw po yon bago magpamedical.

    kaso sa agent ko naman, iyon padn ang pinipilit nila na sa st lukes n daw aayusin un.

    nattakot lang po ako, kasi po baka po maging ground of denial ng visa ang false declarations.

    Thank you po in advance sa mga sasagot.
  • JustinJustin Philippines
    Posts: 444Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2016
    @emcee maeedit nila yun mismo sa site ng medical yung sakin naedit nila eh.
  • emceeemcee quezon city
    Posts: 63Member
    Joined: Jan 03, 2018
    @Justin thank you po sa pag sagot, bale po, on the day ng medical ko, ssbhin ko lang po na mali ang declarations ko, tapos sila na po mag aayos ng sagot doon? ganon po ba un?
  • JustinJustin Philippines
    Posts: 444Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2016
  • emceeemcee quezon city
    Posts: 63Member
    Joined: Jan 03, 2018
    @Justin sobrang thank you, finally nakahanap ako ng kaparehas ko ng situation, nttakot po kasi ako n bka mamaya iba na ang declaration ko sa embassy at hindi na mabago. salamat po marami. ☺️
  • JustinJustin Philippines
    Posts: 444Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2016
    @emcee ganyan din ako 4 kami sa family yun ba namang 300k pesos binitawan mo ewan ko nlng kung hindi ka kabahan. Hahaha.
  • emceeemcee quezon city
    Posts: 63Member
    Joined: Jan 03, 2018
    @Justin may CO contact na po ba kayo? baka po magpasa ako ng form 1023 para po sa maling input sa medical history. kakasend lang po skin ng agent, pero for sure icclear ko po lahat sa araw mismo ng medical ko.
  • JustinJustin Philippines
    Posts: 444Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2016
    @emcee rectify mo sa agent if need mo pa mag send ng form 1023 online naman kasi yang health declaration na yan which means kung ang ilalagay ng st. Lukes noon yan ang mkkta ng DHA kasi st Lukes ang magpapasa ng papel mo Hindi ikaw.
  • emceeemcee quezon city
    Posts: 63Member
    Joined: Jan 03, 2018
    @Justin ah okay po, tumawag po kasi ako sa st luke’s ang sbe po doon ang online declarations daw po ay between sa client at sa AU embassy, kaya dapat po ay ayusin ang declarations and if ever na ganon nga daw po, innote lang daw po nila kung ano tlga yung tama.
  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    @emcee I agree with Justin. You could always explain that it was your agent na nag input initially kaya may mali. I dont think necessary pa ang form 1023 kasi pwede naman ma change pa yung answers. The panel clinic could edit the details sa My Health Declaration.

    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 yup yup +10 sa comment mo.
  • xtiannaitxxtiannaitx Sydney, Australia
    Posts: 4Member
    Joined: Aug 04, 2016
    Hi guys advisable ba na magpunta sa immi mismo in person at e follow up ang application? Thanks po
  • JustinJustin Philippines
    Posts: 444Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2016
    @xtiannaitx hindi po hehehe
  • UbePandesalUbePandesal Singapore
    Posts: 169Member
    Joined: Feb 28, 2017
    Update ko lang...Konting Kembot nlng kau na....

    Tgal na d na update ang january Batch...

    Good Luck!

    ********GRANTS********
    Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | GSM Office | Date Granted | Target State/City | IED


    ******VISA LODGE******
    Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
    1. @chococrinkle | 489 SA | 80 | 639211 | 04 Jan 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
    2. @Justin | 190 | 05 Jan 2018 | Date CO Contacted | Requested Documents | GSM Office
    3. @eynah_gee |489 SA | 65 | 141111 | 18 Jan 2018 | Date CO Contacted | Requested Documents | GSM Office
    4. @agd | 190 NSW | 65 + 5 | 26312 | 19 Jan 2018 | Date CO Contacted | Requested Documents | GSM Office
    5. @katniss2015 | 190 NSW | 70+5 | 221111 | 23 Jan 2018 | Date CO Contacted | Requested Documents | GSM Office


    ***Invitation Received***
    Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | ITA Date Received
    1. @eynah_gee | 489 SA | 65 | 141111 | 04 Jan 2018 | GSM OFFICE


    *******EOI LODGE*******
    Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | EOI Lodge Date
    1. @heero_yuy51 | 189 | 75 | 351311 | 05/01/2018
    2. @izzamrg | 189,190-NSW | 70,75 | 254499 | 30 Jan 2018
    3. @sweetaneng | 189/190-VIC | 65/70 | 261313 | 17 Jan 2018
    4. @BrizyFilo | 189/190-Any| 65/70/ 261313| 4 Jan 2018
    5. @izanagi | 189/190-Any| 65/65+5 |263111 | 18 Jan 2018
    6. @valker | 189,190-NSW,NT | 65,70 | 263312 | 03/01/2018
    7. @cucci | 189 | 65 | 254415 | 18 Jan 2018
    8. @cucci | 190-NSW | 70 | 254415 | 30 Jan 2018

    "Patience is not about waiting, But the Ability to keep a Good attitude while waiting"

    "Just Remember, Eventually the waiting will pay off"

  • JustinJustin Philippines
    Posts: 444Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2016
    @UbePandesal oo nga hindi ko namamalayan malapit na pala kami mga 1 month pa siguro January batch na :)
  • UbePandesalUbePandesal Singapore
    Posts: 169Member
    Joined: Feb 28, 2017
    @Justine uu nga...hehe...kea ung mga andito Be prepared...Good Luck!

    "Patience is not about waiting, But the Ability to keep a Good attitude while waiting"

    "Just Remember, Eventually the waiting will pay off"

  • agdagd Singapore
    Posts: 773Member
    Joined: Jun 12, 2017
    kapit lang. hehe. April may update na satin yan. Godbless sa lahat! :)

    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

  • JustinJustin Philippines
    Posts: 444Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2016
    @agd oo kapot lang hehehehe sana nga by april nasa atin na.
  • kymmekymme Western Australia
    Posts: 1,284Member
    Joined: Apr 10, 2015

    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

  • claclaclacla Laguna
    Posts: 38Member
    Joined: Aug 07, 2017
    Hi po ask ko lang, wala po ba naiinvite ng April May and June? Nakita ko kasi sa mga previous years Zero invites. Thank you.
  • onin111onin111 Cebu
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Apr 03, 2017
    @clacla Hi, I think meron pa naman, at tiningnan ko rin last year, meron naman po from April to June. Siguro mga occupations with ceiling po nakita mo before kase meron dun na by January 2017 puno na so wala na invites for them going towards June.

    ******** DG ********
    @onin111 | 189 | 12 Jan 2018 | 26 Jun 2018 | Melbourne| 25 July 2018

    -Current Status-
    DG, Planning for BM

    Application History:
    IELTS Test:
    2017/03/18 - IELTS Exam
    2017/03/31 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7, W-6.5, S-8
    2017/04/11 - IELTS Enquiry on Results
    2017/06/01 - Negative IELTS Enquiry on Results

    EA Assessment:
    2017/08/08 - EA Assessment [Fast Track]
    2017/08/25 - EA Assessment Outcome: Awarded IE 233511 Prof. Eng. Skill Level 1 and Relevant Skilled Emp for 14 yrs.

    EOI 1:
    2017/08/29 - EOI 233511 - Industrial Engineer] 489 (Family Sponsored)-65, 189-55, 190-60

    PTE-A Tests:
    2017/10/24 - Applied for PTE-A Test on Nov 23
    2017/11/19 - PTE-A Mock Test A: L82/R-77/S90/W86 / G67/OF83/P90/S90/V90/WD90
    2017/11/22 - PTE-A Mock Test B: L81/R84/S90/W85 / G82/OF85/P90/S90/V90/WD90
    2017/11/23 - PTE-A Exam day
    2017/11/24 - PTE-A Results: L87/R88/S90/W84 = Superior / G90/OF90/P90/S66/V90/WD90

    EOI2:
    2017/11/24 - Filed new EOI for Visa 189 - 75 points

    ITA:
    2017/12/20 - ITA Received

    2017/12/26 - Created Immi account, Health Dec for HAP ID
    2018/01/02 - Medical Check with dependents
    2018/01/10 - Medical reports submitted by Nationwide except daughter
    2018/01/10 - Applied and paid for Visa lodging
    2018/01/12 - Uploaded all evidences, except Health
    2018/01/25 - All Health Clearance Finalised including daughter

    Grant:
    2018/06/26 - Grant by team Adelaide

  • JustinJustin Philippines
    Posts: 444Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2016
    Mejo tahimik group natin ah. Hehehe meron na CO contact at nagrant sa 190 ng December 27 malapit lapit na sa batch natin. Game na ba kayo?
  • agdagd Singapore
    Posts: 773Member
    Joined: Jun 12, 2017
    @Justin Matagal ng game sir. hehehe. CO nalang ang inaantay :D

    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

  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    @Justin expecting na din ako anytime soon. Pinagpi-pray ko na malapit na mga grants natin. :-)

    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
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    12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
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    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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