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Posts: 196Member
Joined: Feb 09, 2013
17 Aug 2013 457 visa approved
02 Sep 2013 first day of work
04 May 2016 lodged 186 visa
17 Nov 2016 PR granted
27 Nov 2017 lodged application for citizenship
30 April 2018 citizenship application approved
28 August 2018 citizenship ceremony
Posts: 738Member
Joined: Aug 07, 2012
Skilled Migration (261112 Systems Analyst)
November 20, 2013 - Visa Grant (IED: July 22, 2014)
April 19, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
May 2, 2014 - Job offer
May 7, 2014 - First day of work
It is only through GOD that we can achieve success..
Posts: 471Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2013
@cchamyl kayo po kailan niyo balak magpa medicals?
Nov 2012 ACS Assessment positive results (analyst programmer)
Dec 2012 IELTS results
July 4, 2013 Sent docs thru courier (door to door)
July 8, 2013 received ack letter from nsw
July 29, 2013 received skillselect invitation
July 31, 2013 received ss approval
Aug 11, 2013 lodged visa
Aug 22, 2013 medicals slec global (uploaded: Aug 24 Son; Aug 27 wife; Aug 28 primary applicant)
Sept 2, 2013 completed upload of docs including NBI clearances, Forms 80 and 1221
Sept. 12, 2013 CO assigned from Adelaide (Team 6, MB)
Sept. 13, 2013 (Uploaded additional docs: diploma of secondary applicant)
Sept 18, 2013 medicals referred to MOC according to CO
Sept 24, 2013 medicals finalised
Sept 25, 2013 visa grant (IED Aug 23, 2014)! Thank you Lord!
Do your best and God will do the rest
Posts: 102Member
Joined: Feb 11, 2012
June 2012 - ACS - Network Administrator
Nov 2012 - IELTS 7-7-7.5-7.5
Feb 2013 - EOI - State Sponsorship SA
July 2013 - Visa Application
Aug 17 2013 - Wife IELTS 6-6-6-6
Sep 03 2013 - CO Assigned
Sep 09 2013 - Medical at Nationwide
Sep 16 2013 - Received Referral Letter for CNCC
Sep 17 2013 - Submitted CNCC
Nov 02 2013 - Visa Grant Letter received
Dec 14 2013 - Wife arrived in Adelaide
Dec 20 2013 - Wife found work
March 18 2014 - I arrived in Adelaide
May 01 2014 - Found 4 months Contract - Network Engineer
Oct 25 2014 - Found my permanent and full time job
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
may mga country kasi na hindi nman required ang referral letter ng CO, therefore pwede mo na gawin un..
pero meron din nmn countries na required ang referral letter ng CO, like sa SG, so kung sa SG ka hindi mo pa pwede i process un until wala ka ngang letter from CO..
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
Posts: 102Member
Joined: Feb 11, 2012
June 2012 - ACS - Network Administrator
Nov 2012 - IELTS 7-7-7.5-7.5
Feb 2013 - EOI - State Sponsorship SA
July 2013 - Visa Application
Aug 17 2013 - Wife IELTS 6-6-6-6
Sep 03 2013 - CO Assigned
Sep 09 2013 - Medical at Nationwide
Sep 16 2013 - Received Referral Letter for CNCC
Sep 17 2013 - Submitted CNCC
Nov 02 2013 - Visa Grant Letter received
Dec 14 2013 - Wife arrived in Adelaide
Dec 20 2013 - Wife found work
March 18 2014 - I arrived in Adelaide
May 01 2014 - Found 4 months Contract - Network Engineer
Oct 25 2014 - Found my permanent and full time job
Posts: 236Member
Joined: Jun 06, 2013
1. Bank Statements (3 old bank statements showing salary credited from 3 out of 4 employers declared)
2. Tax documents (All Notice of Tax Assessment for the past 5 years in Singapore.)
3. Payslips (2-3 payslips per year of each employment. Not necessarily the 1st month and last month of employment within the company.)
Enough na kaya yan? Di ko na makuha yung mga old payslips ko. Yan na lang yung mga nahalungkat ko. Kung di pa ba enough, nanghihingi pa ba yung CO for more? Gustu ko i-upload yung mga contracts kaso di naman nya hiningi. At least proof yon ng start dates per company. Ok lang kaya magpakabibo? Or wait ko na lang kung hihingin nya pa?
261313 (Software Engineer)
24 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
27 April 2013 - IELTS (L:9 R:8 W:8 S:8.5)
10 May 2013 - Submit EOI
19 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply
30 May 2013 - 189 Visa Application Lodged
06 June 2013 - Medicals done
07 Aug 2013 - CO Allocated (Brisbane T34)
13 Aug 2013 - SG COC Application
19 Aug 2013 - Included fiance in visa application as migrating dependent
27 Aug 2013 - Fiance Medicals and SG COC Application
03 Sept 2013 - SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - Fiance SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!!
Posts: 738Member
Joined: Aug 07, 2012
Skilled Migration (261112 Systems Analyst)
November 20, 2013 - Visa Grant (IED: July 22, 2014)
April 19, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
May 2, 2014 - Job offer
May 7, 2014 - First day of work
It is only through GOD that we can achieve success..
Posts: 236Member
Joined: Jun 06, 2013
261313 (Software Engineer)
24 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
27 April 2013 - IELTS (L:9 R:8 W:8 S:8.5)
10 May 2013 - Submit EOI
19 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply
30 May 2013 - 189 Visa Application Lodged
06 June 2013 - Medicals done
07 Aug 2013 - CO Allocated (Brisbane T34)
13 Aug 2013 - SG COC Application
19 Aug 2013 - Included fiance in visa application as migrating dependent
27 Aug 2013 - Fiance Medicals and SG COC Application
03 Sept 2013 - SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - Fiance SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!!
Posts: 60Member
Joined: Feb 07, 2013
medyo similar po tayo ng case. un nga lang naipaliwanag ko na po un sa VETASSESS plang, then next eh ung sa EOI ult.. I told my agent na we need to be honest at sabihin na magkaiba talaga ang nsa COE ko (architectural draftsperson) compare to my employment contract (Architect)... so haun, ang ngyari po skin last time eh nanghingi po ng dagdag documents ung VETASSESS like payslips, bank statements, contracts etc. as in talagang kinumpleto ko na kaya nagtagal talaga po ako sa vet. in God's grace naman po ay pumasa... sabihin nyo nlang po sa CO nyo na magkaiba ang position nyo sa COE and employment contract. I'm pretty sure na maiintindhan nila un..
Occupation Nominated: Architectural Draftsperson - 312111
25th February 2013 - Submitted docs to VETASSESS
01st March 2013 - Acknowledgement from VETASSESS
25th March 2013 - IELTS band score result : 6.5 Competent
27th May 2013 - VETASSESS asked for additional documents
14th June 2013 - Forwarded to VETASSESS the additional docs
17th June 2013 - VETASSESS asked for more
19th June 2013 - Forwarded to VETASSESS the additional docs
30th June 2013 - VETASSESS- Positive (Salamat po Panginoon!)
02nd July 2013 - EOI submitted (65pts)
18th July 2013 - Received invitation to file for WA SS
07th Aug 2013 - Submitted WA SS Application
09th Aug 2013 - WA SS Approved
15th Aug 2013 - Lodge visa subclass 190
25th Sep 2013 - CO allocated - Adelaide GSM Team 7
29th Sep 2013 - PCC (PHI, QAT, BAH) uploaded, Medicals uploaded
17th Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!! Thank You Lord!!!!
Psalm 62:5 - For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.
Posts: 8Member
Joined: Feb 23, 2013
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
If you have an agent, you can only get updates from his/her and not directly from DIAC.
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 176Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2013
Dec 8, 2012: IELTS
Feb 4, 2013: EA CDR assessment submitted
April 2013: Visited Sydney on Tourist Visa.. confirmed that I love it there
May 20, 2013: EA work experience assessment submitted
Jun 5, 2013: EA positive assessment
Jun 7, 2013: EOI submitted
Jun 17, 2013: Invited to apply for 189 visa
Jun 17, 2013: Visa application submitted
Jul 5, 2013: Medical submitted to DIAC
Jul 17, 2013: NBI Clearance Uploaded
Aug 2, 2013: CO Allocated-GSM Adelaide Team 6
Aug 6, 2013: Visa Granted
Thank you Lord
Posts: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
Your application ba was decision ready??.. pag decision ready 1-3 months lg yan..
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
Posts: 236Member
Joined: Jun 06, 2013
261313 (Software Engineer)
24 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
27 April 2013 - IELTS (L:9 R:8 W:8 S:8.5)
10 May 2013 - Submit EOI
19 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply
30 May 2013 - 189 Visa Application Lodged
06 June 2013 - Medicals done
07 Aug 2013 - CO Allocated (Brisbane T34)
13 Aug 2013 - SG COC Application
19 Aug 2013 - Included fiance in visa application as migrating dependent
27 Aug 2013 - Fiance Medicals and SG COC Application
03 Sept 2013 - SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - Fiance SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!!
Posts: 8Member
Joined: Feb 23, 2013
sa region kmi sa perth. may agent ka rin ba before? pwd kaya hingin s agent ung password?
Posts: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
Posts: 8Member
Joined: Feb 23, 2013
Posts: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
As ur husband is a 457 visa holder, hndi ka ba nya na process sa 457 visa nya as his dependent before?
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
Posts: 8Member
Joined: Feb 23, 2013
Posts: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
Posts: 103Member
Joined: Nov 28, 2012
6/28/13 - EOI submitted
7/5/13 - SA SS submitted
7/11/13 - SS approved; received invitation
8/13/13 - Lodged Visa 190
9/17/13 - CO allocated (Team 7 Adelaide)
9/20/13 - Medicals done @ NHSI
10/7/13 - Medicals uploaded
10/16/13 - Visa Grant. Thank u Lord!
Posts: 8Member
Joined: Feb 23, 2013
Posts: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
On your question, if you want to go to OZ on december for a holiday you need to apply for a visitor visa..
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
Posts: 501Member
Joined: Jan 22, 2013
@Arch_Onin as advised by my agent, we don't have to present the contract. my 1 year bank statement will prove na may salary ako from the company. Also, I have submitted na may updated payslips and CoE before. baka in addition, i will submit my increment letter.
Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED
You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
Posts: 253Member
Joined: Jul 11, 2013
June 05 - Application lodged Partners Visa Subclass 309 VIA Centre
June 11 - received acknowledgement email from DIAC
July 08 - Medicals done, additional documents submitted VIA
July 11 - Additional documents submitted, NSO BC and MC
Aug 19 - CO allocated
Waiting.....
Posts: 501Member
Joined: Jan 22, 2013
Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED
You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
Posts: 738Member
Joined: Aug 07, 2012
Skilled Migration (261112 Systems Analyst)
November 20, 2013 - Visa Grant (IED: July 22, 2014)
April 19, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
May 2, 2014 - Job offer
May 7, 2014 - First day of work
It is only through GOD that we can achieve success..
Posts: 229Member
Joined: Aug 30, 2012
Nominated Occupation: ICT Customer Support Officer (313112) - Mr&Mrs
13Oct12: IELTS Mrs: L: 8 R: 6.5 W:6.5 S:7 Overall: 7
2Feb13: IELTS Mr: L: 7 R: 6.5 W:6.5 S:7 Overall: 7
5April13: TRA acknowledgement- Mrs
11April13: TRA acknowledgement - Mr
17May13: TRA result- Mrs - SUCCESSFUL
23May13: TRA result- Mr - SUCCESSFUL
27June13: Lodge ACT SS application
07Aug13: ACT SS Approved; Invitation Recieved (Thank You Lord:))
15Aug13: Lodge Visa 190
23Aug13: Medicals Done (Point Medical Paragon SG)
23Sept13: CO allocated - Adelaide GSM Team 6 (Praise God!)
16Oct2013: VISA GRANT (Glory be to God!) - IED Aug 2014
Luke 1:37 "For nothing is impossible with God.”
ilovemyfaithfulGod
Posts: 102Member
Joined: Feb 11, 2012
June 2012 - ACS - Network Administrator
Nov 2012 - IELTS 7-7-7.5-7.5
Feb 2013 - EOI - State Sponsorship SA
July 2013 - Visa Application
Aug 17 2013 - Wife IELTS 6-6-6-6
Sep 03 2013 - CO Assigned
Sep 09 2013 - Medical at Nationwide
Sep 16 2013 - Received Referral Letter for CNCC
Sep 17 2013 - Submitted CNCC
Nov 02 2013 - Visa Grant Letter received
Dec 14 2013 - Wife arrived in Adelaide
Dec 20 2013 - Wife found work
March 18 2014 - I arrived in Adelaide
May 01 2014 - Found 4 months Contract - Network Engineer
Oct 25 2014 - Found my permanent and full time job