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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: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 113Member
Joined: Aug 14, 2014
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Jan 16, 2013
VISA TYPE : 457 SUBCLASS
SKILLED NOMINATED: METAL MACHINIST 1ST CLASS
12/13/12 : TOOK VETASSES
02/04/13 : VISA LODGED
02/05/13 : MEDICAL
02/19/13 : 1st VISA GRANT
05/20/13 : Relodge visa application with new employer
06/27/13 : 2nd VISA GRANT
11/20/13 : 3rd time to lodge a visa..
12/16/13 : 3rd Visa GRANT
01/16/14 : Arrived in Perth
"keeping faith.."
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2013
oo pwede ra man sila tawagan pero dili advisable. excited lang gud ko makabalo. hehe. ako gitawagan ilang +61 131 881
Resources
Visa Status Trackers
+ PinoyAU.info - http://bit.ly/1lhRiWc
+ Expat-Forum.com - http://bit.ly/1n9qkjt
ACS ANZSCO Guide - http://bit.ly/1uNl3Yx
ANZSCO Search - http://www.anzscosearch.com/261111.php
- check your occupation code details and state eligibility
Timeline
Family of 3 (me, wife and daughter)
ANZSCO 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Visa 190 VIC
17 Dec 2013 - Gathered School Docs (TOR, Diploma, Certifications, etc)
17 Dec 2013 - NBI Clearance (Same Day Release)
18 Jan 2014 - IELTS Exam #1
31 Jan 2014 - Submitted ACS Assessment (261111)
01 Feb 2014 - IELTS Results #1 - (L8, R7.5, W6, S7 = OBS:7)
06 Feb 2014 - Submitted IELTS Results #1 for Remarking
15 Mar 2014 - IELTS Exam #2
23 Mar 2014 - IELTS Results #2 - (L,R 8.5, W7.0, S7.5 = OBS:8) God is good!
02 Apr 2014 - IELTS Exam #1 Remarking Positive, W6.0 -> W6.5
04 Apr 2014 - ACS Result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 4+ yrs exp)
04 Apr 2014 - EOI Submitted (Plan A: 189 60pts, Plan B: 190 VIC 65pts)
08 Apr 2014 - VIC SS - first contact, provided written statement
15 May 2014 - Plan C: Submitted New ACS Assessment (135112)
02 Jul 2014 - Plan C: Received ACS Assessment (135112 ICT Project Manager)
07 Jul 2014 - VIC SS Invite Received (261111)
08 Jul 2014 - NBI Renewal (same day release)
09 Jul 2014 - Medicals
21 Jul 2014 - Visa lodged (VIC SS)
21-29 Jul 2014 - Frontload documents
30 Sep 2014 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord!
07 Nov 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne! Temporarily staying at a friend
07 Nov 2014 - Setup Centrelink, Bank Account, & TFN
10 Nov 2014 - Setup Medicare
07-25 Nov 2014 - Turista mode
15 Nov 2014 - Apartment viewing on 4 locations
16 Nov 2014 - Apartment application submitted
17 Nov 2014 - Apartment application approved
17-21 Nov 2014 - 3 TAFE Certifications ni misis sa hospitality
22 Nov 2014 - Moved to our own apartment
26 Nov 2014 - Job hunt started (me and wife)
06 Dec 2014 - I started doing casual work
12 Dec 2014 - Wife started casual work
05 Jan 2014 - I started doing IT contract work
18 Jan 2014 - Wife started working full-time
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2013
dugay na pud diay ka melbourne no? naa pud mo mga gathering taga-melbourne dra?
Resources
Visa Status Trackers
+ PinoyAU.info - http://bit.ly/1lhRiWc
+ Expat-Forum.com - http://bit.ly/1n9qkjt
ACS ANZSCO Guide - http://bit.ly/1uNl3Yx
ANZSCO Search - http://www.anzscosearch.com/261111.php
- check your occupation code details and state eligibility
Timeline
Family of 3 (me, wife and daughter)
ANZSCO 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Visa 190 VIC
17 Dec 2013 - Gathered School Docs (TOR, Diploma, Certifications, etc)
17 Dec 2013 - NBI Clearance (Same Day Release)
18 Jan 2014 - IELTS Exam #1
31 Jan 2014 - Submitted ACS Assessment (261111)
01 Feb 2014 - IELTS Results #1 - (L8, R7.5, W6, S7 = OBS:7)
06 Feb 2014 - Submitted IELTS Results #1 for Remarking
15 Mar 2014 - IELTS Exam #2
23 Mar 2014 - IELTS Results #2 - (L,R 8.5, W7.0, S7.5 = OBS:8) God is good!
02 Apr 2014 - IELTS Exam #1 Remarking Positive, W6.0 -> W6.5
04 Apr 2014 - ACS Result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 4+ yrs exp)
04 Apr 2014 - EOI Submitted (Plan A: 189 60pts, Plan B: 190 VIC 65pts)
08 Apr 2014 - VIC SS - first contact, provided written statement
15 May 2014 - Plan C: Submitted New ACS Assessment (135112)
02 Jul 2014 - Plan C: Received ACS Assessment (135112 ICT Project Manager)
07 Jul 2014 - VIC SS Invite Received (261111)
08 Jul 2014 - NBI Renewal (same day release)
09 Jul 2014 - Medicals
21 Jul 2014 - Visa lodged (VIC SS)
21-29 Jul 2014 - Frontload documents
30 Sep 2014 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord!
07 Nov 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne! Temporarily staying at a friend
07 Nov 2014 - Setup Centrelink, Bank Account, & TFN
10 Nov 2014 - Setup Medicare
07-25 Nov 2014 - Turista mode
15 Nov 2014 - Apartment viewing on 4 locations
16 Nov 2014 - Apartment application submitted
17 Nov 2014 - Apartment application approved
17-21 Nov 2014 - 3 TAFE Certifications ni misis sa hospitality
22 Nov 2014 - Moved to our own apartment
26 Nov 2014 - Job hunt started (me and wife)
06 Dec 2014 - I started doing casual work
12 Dec 2014 - Wife started casual work
05 Jan 2014 - I started doing IT contract work
18 Jan 2014 - Wife started working full-time
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 433Member
Joined: Jun 06, 2013
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 113Member
Joined: Aug 14, 2014
Unsay ayo mga ka-bisdak?
Posts: 113Member
Joined: Aug 14, 2014
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Jan 16, 2013
VISA TYPE : 457 SUBCLASS
SKILLED NOMINATED: METAL MACHINIST 1ST CLASS
12/13/12 : TOOK VETASSES
02/04/13 : VISA LODGED
02/05/13 : MEDICAL
02/19/13 : 1st VISA GRANT
05/20/13 : Relodge visa application with new employer
06/27/13 : 2nd VISA GRANT
11/20/13 : 3rd time to lodge a visa..
12/16/13 : 3rd Visa GRANT
01/16/14 : Arrived in Perth
"keeping faith.."
Posts: 113Member
Joined: Aug 14, 2014
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 459Member
Joined: Jan 25, 2013
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Feb 02, 2012 - Skill Assessment submission to ACS
Mar 23, 2013 - IELTS Result - Competent
Apr 03, 2013 - ACS Assessment Positive
Apr 06, 2013 - Submitted EOI (190)
Apr 11, 2013 - Submitted NSW SS (190)
Apr 16, 2013 - NSW SS Acknowledgment email received
July 01, 2013 - NSW SS approval letter received
July 03, 2013 - Skillselect Invite received
Aug 14, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
Aug 16, 2013 - Upload Docs (including NBI Clearance)
Aug 25, 2013 - Gave Birth
Sep 20, 2013 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide Team 06)
Sep 22, 2013 - Informed CO of additional dependent (Baby)
Oct 04, 2013 - Hubby's Medical Uploaded
Oct 12, 2013 - Medical Uploaded
Oct 16, 2013 - SG PCC Collected and Uploaded
Oct 17, 2013 - Form 1022, Baby's Birth Certificate and Passport sent to CO
Oct 23, 2013 - Baby is included in eVisa
Oct 30, 2013 - Baby's Medical Uploaded
Nov 21, 2013 - VISA GRANT (IED: Aug 2014)
Feb 08, 2014 - Hubby's initial entry
Feb 13, 2014 - Hubby's Job Offer
Feb 18, 2014 - Hubby's First Day High
Apr 23, 2014 - Initial Entry (Baby and Me)
Feb 04, 2015 - My First day high (Home-based perm position)
Thank you, thank you so much Lord. Life is indeed beautiful
Posts: 448Member
Joined: Mar 30, 2014
26.05.12 - IELTS Academic (L-8.5, R-7, S-7, W-7, OBS-7.5)
31.05.13 to 25.08.13 - Bridging Program for Nurses
04.09.13 - Registered with AHPRA
12.12.13 - Lodged Skills assessment ANMAC
17.03.14 - Positive skills assessment (Registered Nurse: Medical)
29.03.14 - Lodged SS SA and EOI
07.04.14 - NBI clearance
01.05.14 - Approved SS SA and Invited to Apply for 190
02.06.14 - Lodged visa application 190 and uploaded docs
10.06.14 - Medicals at Nationwide
15.09.14 - Direct Grant 190 visa (IED: June 10, 2015)
22.10.14 - Touchdown Adelaide
~whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it and it will be yours~
Posts: 4Member
Joined: Apr 23, 2014
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 4Member
Joined: Apr 23, 2014
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 4Member
Joined: Apr 23, 2014
Posts: 334Member
Joined: Sep 09, 2012
mga guys, ngutana ko dili ba lisod makakita og CE jobs diri sa Oz? thanks!
Occupation: Civil Engineer (ANZSCO 233211)
Main Applicant: Moi
February 02, 2013 - IELTS - passed
August 27, 2013 - Sent CDR to EA for Assessment
January 15, 2014 - Received Positive Assessment
February 24, 2014 - Submitted EOI
March 10, 2014 - Received Invitation to Apply for Visa
March 31, 2014 - Lodged Visa 189 (but system reflected application lodged on April 1, 2014 due to time diff)
April 19, 2014 - Medicals done and all documents uploaded
May 2014 - CO Allocated
June 2014 - SSS and Pagibig documents for 2009-2010 requested
July 2014 - Visa Grant! God is Great!
September 2014 - IED
August 2015 - Big move
----countdown mode ----
Posts: 263Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2013
Electronics Engineer 233411
2013
Oct - Made long overdue decision!
21-Nov - IELTS Results (L-8.5/R-8.0/W-7.0/S-7.0)
Dec - CDR preparations / Holiday Mode
2014
16-Jan - EA skills assessment receipt date
24-Jun - Received EA assessment result from our mailbox
25-Jun - Submitted EOI
28-Jul - Received invitation to apply visa 189
30-Jul - NBI Fingerprinting @ Cantonment Police/Authentication @ PH Embassy SG
1-Aug - Lodged Visa 189 application (w/ wife and 2 kids)
14-Aug - All Medicals Cleared
22-Sep - Uploaded last doc (SG COC)
9-Oct - Assigned CO - Adelaide T4 (Sent requested SG PCC which I already uploaded last Sep22)
10- Oct - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord!
Posts: 263Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2013
Electronics Engineer 233411
2013
Oct - Made long overdue decision!
21-Nov - IELTS Results (L-8.5/R-8.0/W-7.0/S-7.0)
Dec - CDR preparations / Holiday Mode
2014
16-Jan - EA skills assessment receipt date
24-Jun - Received EA assessment result from our mailbox
25-Jun - Submitted EOI
28-Jul - Received invitation to apply visa 189
30-Jul - NBI Fingerprinting @ Cantonment Police/Authentication @ PH Embassy SG
1-Aug - Lodged Visa 189 application (w/ wife and 2 kids)
14-Aug - All Medicals Cleared
22-Sep - Uploaded last doc (SG COC)
9-Oct - Assigned CO - Adelaide T4 (Sent requested SG PCC which I already uploaded last Sep22)
10- Oct - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord!
Posts: 113Member
Joined: Aug 14, 2014
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Jan 16, 2013
VISA TYPE : 457 SUBCLASS
SKILLED NOMINATED: METAL MACHINIST 1ST CLASS
12/13/12 : TOOK VETASSES
02/04/13 : VISA LODGED
02/05/13 : MEDICAL
02/19/13 : 1st VISA GRANT
05/20/13 : Relodge visa application with new employer
06/27/13 : 2nd VISA GRANT
11/20/13 : 3rd time to lodge a visa..
12/16/13 : 3rd Visa GRANT
01/16/14 : Arrived in Perth
"keeping faith.."
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 448Member
Joined: Mar 30, 2014
26.05.12 - IELTS Academic (L-8.5, R-7, S-7, W-7, OBS-7.5)
31.05.13 to 25.08.13 - Bridging Program for Nurses
04.09.13 - Registered with AHPRA
12.12.13 - Lodged Skills assessment ANMAC
17.03.14 - Positive skills assessment (Registered Nurse: Medical)
29.03.14 - Lodged SS SA and EOI
07.04.14 - NBI clearance
01.05.14 - Approved SS SA and Invited to Apply for 190
02.06.14 - Lodged visa application 190 and uploaded docs
10.06.14 - Medicals at Nationwide
15.09.14 - Direct Grant 190 visa (IED: June 10, 2015)
22.10.14 - Touchdown Adelaide
~whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it and it will be yours~