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Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
Posts: 106Member
Joined: Jul 25, 2011
Software Engineer - 261313
21 April 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8 R: 8 W: 9 S: 8 OBS:8.0); 14 Sep 2012 - Skill Assessment from ACS; 14 Nov 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts; 15 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa; 11 Jan 2013 - Lodged application; 11 Jan 2013 - Application Acknowledged; 08 Feb2013 - SATA medical exam; 14 Mar 2013 - Visa Grant.; 18 Aug 2013 - IED; 12 Jun 2013 - Flight to Brisbane; 08 Jul 2013 – Started job. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.
Posts: 293Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2012
@nomad dapat may CO ka na by now... if I were you, i'll call DIAC na..
Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
11-05-11: IELTS Exam Result (L-6.5, R-8.5, W-7, S-8)
11-28-12: Submitted requirements to ACS
01-08-13: ACS Suitable
01-08-13: Submitted EOI
01-21-13: Received invitation to lodge a Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
02-06-13: Lodged visa application
02-06-13: Performed Medical exam
03-22-13: CO Allocated (Team 06 GSM Adelaide, JH)
03-27-13: Submitted PH Police Clearance, Form 80
04-26-13: Submitted MY and TH Police Clearance, payslips
05-13-13: VISA GRANT!
10-29-13: Initial Entry (Melbourne)
Posts: 1,643Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2011
Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
Posts: 106Member
Joined: Jul 25, 2011
Software Engineer - 261313
21 April 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8 R: 8 W: 9 S: 8 OBS:8.0); 14 Sep 2012 - Skill Assessment from ACS; 14 Nov 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts; 15 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa; 11 Jan 2013 - Lodged application; 11 Jan 2013 - Application Acknowledged; 08 Feb2013 - SATA medical exam; 14 Mar 2013 - Visa Grant.; 18 Aug 2013 - IED; 12 Jun 2013 - Flight to Brisbane; 08 Jul 2013 – Started job. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
Sana pala kayo dun mag settle @Khorups?
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
Posts: 106Member
Joined: Jul 25, 2011
Software Engineer - 261313
21 April 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8 R: 8 W: 9 S: 8 OBS:8.0); 14 Sep 2012 - Skill Assessment from ACS; 14 Nov 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts; 15 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa; 11 Jan 2013 - Lodged application; 11 Jan 2013 - Application Acknowledged; 08 Feb2013 - SATA medical exam; 14 Mar 2013 - Visa Grant.; 18 Aug 2013 - IED; 12 Jun 2013 - Flight to Brisbane; 08 Jul 2013 – Started job. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.
Posts: 293Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2012
Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
11-05-11: IELTS Exam Result (L-6.5, R-8.5, W-7, S-8)
11-28-12: Submitted requirements to ACS
01-08-13: ACS Suitable
01-08-13: Submitted EOI
01-21-13: Received invitation to lodge a Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
02-06-13: Lodged visa application
02-06-13: Performed Medical exam
03-22-13: CO Allocated (Team 06 GSM Adelaide, JH)
03-27-13: Submitted PH Police Clearance, Form 80
04-26-13: Submitted MY and TH Police Clearance, payslips
05-13-13: VISA GRANT!
10-29-13: Initial Entry (Melbourne)
Posts: 106Member
Joined: Jul 25, 2011
Software Engineer - 261313
21 April 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8 R: 8 W: 9 S: 8 OBS:8.0); 14 Sep 2012 - Skill Assessment from ACS; 14 Nov 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts; 15 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa; 11 Jan 2013 - Lodged application; 11 Jan 2013 - Application Acknowledged; 08 Feb2013 - SATA medical exam; 14 Mar 2013 - Visa Grant.; 18 Aug 2013 - IED; 12 Jun 2013 - Flight to Brisbane; 08 Jul 2013 – Started job. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.
Posts: 293Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2012
Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
11-05-11: IELTS Exam Result (L-6.5, R-8.5, W-7, S-8)
11-28-12: Submitted requirements to ACS
01-08-13: ACS Suitable
01-08-13: Submitted EOI
01-21-13: Received invitation to lodge a Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
02-06-13: Lodged visa application
02-06-13: Performed Medical exam
03-22-13: CO Allocated (Team 06 GSM Adelaide, JH)
03-27-13: Submitted PH Police Clearance, Form 80
04-26-13: Submitted MY and TH Police Clearance, payslips
05-13-13: VISA GRANT!
10-29-13: Initial Entry (Melbourne)
Posts: 158Member
Joined: Sep 24, 2012
@Khaosan_Road nag email na ako sa agent ko, hopefully payagan ako. Thank you.
via MARA agent
29 January- Lodged 190
06 February- Medicals uploaded
22 March- NBI uploaded
22 April- CO assigned
14 May- SG PC uploaded
28 August- Visa Granted! (IED May 14, 2014- WA)
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
Wala pa kami email.
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
Posts: 158Member
Joined: Sep 24, 2012
via MARA agent
29 January- Lodged 190
06 February- Medicals uploaded
22 March- NBI uploaded
22 April- CO assigned
14 May- SG PC uploaded
28 August- Visa Granted! (IED May 14, 2014- WA)
Posts: 293Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2012
Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
11-05-11: IELTS Exam Result (L-6.5, R-8.5, W-7, S-8)
11-28-12: Submitted requirements to ACS
01-08-13: ACS Suitable
01-08-13: Submitted EOI
01-21-13: Received invitation to lodge a Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
02-06-13: Lodged visa application
02-06-13: Performed Medical exam
03-22-13: CO Allocated (Team 06 GSM Adelaide, JH)
03-27-13: Submitted PH Police Clearance, Form 80
04-26-13: Submitted MY and TH Police Clearance, payslips
05-13-13: VISA GRANT!
10-29-13: Initial Entry (Melbourne)
Posts: 81Member
Joined: Nov 12, 2012
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
Posts: 158Member
Joined: Sep 24, 2012
via MARA agent
29 January- Lodged 190
06 February- Medicals uploaded
22 March- NBI uploaded
22 April- CO assigned
14 May- SG PC uploaded
28 August- Visa Granted! (IED May 14, 2014- WA)
Posts: 213Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2012
Target Visa Type: Skilled Independent (189)
Nominated Occupation - Software Engineer (261313)
03/12/2013: VISA Grant!!! (Thank you, Lord!) IED: 1/12/2014
03/05/2013: CO allocated (Team 6 GSM Adelaide)
01/09/2013: Frontloaded health requirements (c/o Nationwide Health Systems)
01/08/2013: Lodged online visa application for Subclass 189
01/07/2013: Received invitation from SkillSelect to lodge a Skilled - Independent (189) visa application. Thank God!
12/21/2012: Submitted EOI - 70 pts. (good luck to me again )
12/21/2012: ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree)
12/14/2012: IELTS result (L/R/W: 8 S: 7 OBS: 8)
12/01/2012: BC IELTS exam (good luck to me )
11/23/2012: Submitted online ACS skills assessment application
11/21/2012: Completed ACS required docs
09/25/2012: Started COE request + other ACS required docs
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
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: 81Member
Joined: Nov 12, 2012
Posts: 288Member
Joined: Nov 23, 2012
05-11-2012: lodged visa application
06-11-2012: confirmation from diac
07-11-2012: medical
04-02-2013: co allocated
05-02-2013: passed additional docs
10-04-2013: thank you GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! visa grant!!
Posts: 1,643Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2011
Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
Posts: 213Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2012
Target Visa Type: Skilled Independent (189)
Nominated Occupation - Software Engineer (261313)
03/12/2013: VISA Grant!!! (Thank you, Lord!) IED: 1/12/2014
03/05/2013: CO allocated (Team 6 GSM Adelaide)
01/09/2013: Frontloaded health requirements (c/o Nationwide Health Systems)
01/08/2013: Lodged online visa application for Subclass 189
01/07/2013: Received invitation from SkillSelect to lodge a Skilled - Independent (189) visa application. Thank God!
12/21/2012: Submitted EOI - 70 pts. (good luck to me again )
12/21/2012: ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree)
12/14/2012: IELTS result (L/R/W: 8 S: 7 OBS: 8)
12/01/2012: BC IELTS exam (good luck to me )
11/23/2012: Submitted online ACS skills assessment application
11/21/2012: Completed ACS required docs
09/25/2012: Started COE request + other ACS required docs
Posts: 288Member
Joined: Nov 23, 2012
05-11-2012: lodged visa application
06-11-2012: confirmation from diac
07-11-2012: medical
04-02-2013: co allocated
05-02-2013: passed additional docs
10-04-2013: thank you GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! visa grant!!
Posts: 213Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2012
Target Visa Type: Skilled Independent (189)
Nominated Occupation - Software Engineer (261313)
03/12/2013: VISA Grant!!! (Thank you, Lord!) IED: 1/12/2014
03/05/2013: CO allocated (Team 6 GSM Adelaide)
01/09/2013: Frontloaded health requirements (c/o Nationwide Health Systems)
01/08/2013: Lodged online visa application for Subclass 189
01/07/2013: Received invitation from SkillSelect to lodge a Skilled - Independent (189) visa application. Thank God!
12/21/2012: Submitted EOI - 70 pts. (good luck to me again )
12/21/2012: ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree)
12/14/2012: IELTS result (L/R/W: 8 S: 7 OBS: 8)
12/01/2012: BC IELTS exam (good luck to me )
11/23/2012: Submitted online ACS skills assessment application
11/21/2012: Completed ACS required docs
09/25/2012: Started COE request + other ACS required docs
Posts: 213Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2012
Target Visa Type: Skilled Independent (189)
Nominated Occupation - Software Engineer (261313)
03/12/2013: VISA Grant!!! (Thank you, Lord!) IED: 1/12/2014
03/05/2013: CO allocated (Team 6 GSM Adelaide)
01/09/2013: Frontloaded health requirements (c/o Nationwide Health Systems)
01/08/2013: Lodged online visa application for Subclass 189
01/07/2013: Received invitation from SkillSelect to lodge a Skilled - Independent (189) visa application. Thank God!
12/21/2012: Submitted EOI - 70 pts. (good luck to me again )
12/21/2012: ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree)
12/14/2012: IELTS result (L/R/W: 8 S: 7 OBS: 8)
12/01/2012: BC IELTS exam (good luck to me )
11/23/2012: Submitted online ACS skills assessment application
11/21/2012: Completed ACS required docs
09/25/2012: Started COE request + other ACS required docs
Posts: 288Member
Joined: Nov 23, 2012
05-11-2012: lodged visa application
06-11-2012: confirmation from diac
07-11-2012: medical
04-02-2013: co allocated
05-02-2013: passed additional docs
10-04-2013: thank you GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! visa grant!!
Posts: 213Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2012
"Please make sure that you include the primary applicant's full name, date of birth, your case officer’s name and either the file reference number or Transaction Reference Number or Request ID when you communicate with us."
Try niyo po mag-send ng follow up email and if wala pa rin talaga, call them na Lang.
Target Visa Type: Skilled Independent (189)
Nominated Occupation - Software Engineer (261313)
03/12/2013: VISA Grant!!! (Thank you, Lord!) IED: 1/12/2014
03/05/2013: CO allocated (Team 6 GSM Adelaide)
01/09/2013: Frontloaded health requirements (c/o Nationwide Health Systems)
01/08/2013: Lodged online visa application for Subclass 189
01/07/2013: Received invitation from SkillSelect to lodge a Skilled - Independent (189) visa application. Thank God!
12/21/2012: Submitted EOI - 70 pts. (good luck to me again )
12/21/2012: ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree)
12/14/2012: IELTS result (L/R/W: 8 S: 7 OBS: 8)
12/01/2012: BC IELTS exam (good luck to me )
11/23/2012: Submitted online ACS skills assessment application
11/21/2012: Completed ACS required docs
09/25/2012: Started COE request + other ACS required docs