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Posts: 31Member
Joined: Aug 26, 2013
Sep. 2008: IELTS
Feb. 2013: Prepared docs for VETASSESS
March 2013: VETASSESS
May 2013: Result of assessment
June 2013: Applied for SS - ACT
July 2013: Result of SS, Invitation to Lodge Visa
August 27, 2013: Medicals, NBI
August 28, 2013: Lodged Visa Application
October 15, 2013: VISA GRANT
"..how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!"
Posts: 133Member
Joined: May 15, 2013
congrats @shrek43! ang bilis ng visa processing mo, sana maging ganyan di amin hehe
sa mga 189 applicants po ba, me nagka CO na? dun sa expatforum, mga onshore July applicants pa lng nagkaka CO. mukhang mahaba-haba pa tong aantayin natin hehe
Wife main applicant
Nominated Occupation: Software Programmer (261313)
11 Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!
March 30, 2014 - This is it pancit!!!
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Jan 01, 2013
@bandofbenjamin hindi nman ako hiningan ng bank statement..depende ata sa CO...may kasabayan akong friend na nag-apply din..sya ung hiningan ng bank statement..submit lang niya ung 3months bank transaction na nakukuha on-line tapos photocopy ng passbook nia..wala nman sinabi daw nung CO niya na problem about it.
July 01, 2012 - Start Preparing of Documents
Aug 4, 2012 - IELTS Exam (L-6.5, S-7.5, R-8.5, W-6.5, TBS-7.5)
Dec 01, 2012 - Submitted EA Skills Assessment
April 11, 2013 - Received Positive Skills Assessment from EA (233111 Chemical Engineer)
July 02, 2013 - Submitted EOI and Apply for SA State Sponsorship
July 03, 2013 - Received invitation from DIAC to apply for VISA 190
July 08, 2013 - Lodgement of VISA 190 to DIAC
July 15, 2013 - Send mail to NBI and medical exam
Aug 02, 2013 - Got my Indonesia Police Clearance
Aug 05, 2013 - Completed my medical exam
Aug 06, 2013 - Received e-mail from CO (team 7)
Aug 12, 2013 - Uploaded Police Clearance - Indonesia
Aug 20, 2013 - Uploaded Police Clearance - Philippines
Aug 20, 2013 - VISA granted!!!!! Thank you God!
IED: July 25, 2014
Planned Date of Arrival: January 20, 2014
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Jan 01, 2013
July 01, 2012 - Start Preparing of Documents
Aug 4, 2012 - IELTS Exam (L-6.5, S-7.5, R-8.5, W-6.5, TBS-7.5)
Dec 01, 2012 - Submitted EA Skills Assessment
April 11, 2013 - Received Positive Skills Assessment from EA (233111 Chemical Engineer)
July 02, 2013 - Submitted EOI and Apply for SA State Sponsorship
July 03, 2013 - Received invitation from DIAC to apply for VISA 190
July 08, 2013 - Lodgement of VISA 190 to DIAC
July 15, 2013 - Send mail to NBI and medical exam
Aug 02, 2013 - Got my Indonesia Police Clearance
Aug 05, 2013 - Completed my medical exam
Aug 06, 2013 - Received e-mail from CO (team 7)
Aug 12, 2013 - Uploaded Police Clearance - Indonesia
Aug 20, 2013 - Uploaded Police Clearance - Philippines
Aug 20, 2013 - VISA granted!!!!! Thank you God!
IED: July 25, 2014
Planned Date of Arrival: January 20, 2014
Posts: 80Member
Joined: May 06, 2013
@jvframos - bka bukas may visa grant ka na;) naupload mo na pla lahat.
Main Applicant : Husband
Occupation : ICT Security Specialist 262112
October 26 2012 - ACS Approval
January 12, 2013 - IELTS Exam
January 24, 2013 - IELTS Results (all bands : 7)
February 2, 2013 - SS VIC Application
May 20, 2013 - SS VIC Approval
May 20,2013 - EOI Submitted
May 21, 2013 - Invitation to apply VISA 190
May 28, 2013 -Lodged application for VISA 190
June 28, 2013 - CO allocated but advised to withdraw application due to incorrect claimed points. Claimed 5pts for Australian study requirement
July 3, 2013 - Submitted request for withdrawal of application
July 5, 203 - EOI/VISA Withdrawn
July 7, 2013 - EOI Resubmitted
July 8, 2013 - Invitation to apply VISA 190
July 13, 2013 - Resubmitted VISA 190
August 13, 2013 - CO allocated - Requested Medical and Form 80 (main applicant & dependant)
August 21, 2013 - Submitted Form 80
August 22, 2013 - CO requested for SG PCC
August 23, 2013 - Medical Completed
August 26, 2013 - SG PCC
September 16, 2013 - Collected and uploaded SG PCC
September 17, 2013 - VISA Grant! Praise God!!
February 25, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
Thank you Lord!!
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: 105Member
Joined: Dec 25, 2012
262113 Systems Administrator - ACS Suitable
July 2, 2013 - docs to NSW
July 8, 2013 - Ack letter received (Thanks Mama Mary!)
July 22, 2013 - Skillselect - Got invitation for 190! Thanks Lord!
July 22, 2013 - NSW Approval..
July 22, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190.. Uploading some documents..
August 13, 2013 - Medical
August 13, 2013 - CO Allocated - Team GSM 06 Adelaide...
Sept. 4, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
Sept. 5, 2013 - Visa Grant! Last Initial Entry Aug. 26, 2014!!
Thanks Lord and Mama Mary!!!
Posts: 80Member
Joined: May 06, 2013
Main Applicant : Husband
Occupation : ICT Security Specialist 262112
October 26 2012 - ACS Approval
January 12, 2013 - IELTS Exam
January 24, 2013 - IELTS Results (all bands : 7)
February 2, 2013 - SS VIC Application
May 20, 2013 - SS VIC Approval
May 20,2013 - EOI Submitted
May 21, 2013 - Invitation to apply VISA 190
May 28, 2013 -Lodged application for VISA 190
June 28, 2013 - CO allocated but advised to withdraw application due to incorrect claimed points. Claimed 5pts for Australian study requirement
July 3, 2013 - Submitted request for withdrawal of application
July 5, 203 - EOI/VISA Withdrawn
July 7, 2013 - EOI Resubmitted
July 8, 2013 - Invitation to apply VISA 190
July 13, 2013 - Resubmitted VISA 190
August 13, 2013 - CO allocated - Requested Medical and Form 80 (main applicant & dependant)
August 21, 2013 - Submitted Form 80
August 22, 2013 - CO requested for SG PCC
August 23, 2013 - Medical Completed
August 26, 2013 - SG PCC
September 16, 2013 - Collected and uploaded SG PCC
September 17, 2013 - VISA Grant! Praise God!!
February 25, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
Thank you Lord!!
Posts: 471Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2013
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: 80Member
Joined: May 06, 2013
Main Applicant : Husband
Occupation : ICT Security Specialist 262112
October 26 2012 - ACS Approval
January 12, 2013 - IELTS Exam
January 24, 2013 - IELTS Results (all bands : 7)
February 2, 2013 - SS VIC Application
May 20, 2013 - SS VIC Approval
May 20,2013 - EOI Submitted
May 21, 2013 - Invitation to apply VISA 190
May 28, 2013 -Lodged application for VISA 190
June 28, 2013 - CO allocated but advised to withdraw application due to incorrect claimed points. Claimed 5pts for Australian study requirement
July 3, 2013 - Submitted request for withdrawal of application
July 5, 203 - EOI/VISA Withdrawn
July 7, 2013 - EOI Resubmitted
July 8, 2013 - Invitation to apply VISA 190
July 13, 2013 - Resubmitted VISA 190
August 13, 2013 - CO allocated - Requested Medical and Form 80 (main applicant & dependant)
August 21, 2013 - Submitted Form 80
August 22, 2013 - CO requested for SG PCC
August 23, 2013 - Medical Completed
August 26, 2013 - SG PCC
September 16, 2013 - Collected and uploaded SG PCC
September 17, 2013 - VISA Grant! Praise God!!
February 25, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
Thank you Lord!!
Posts: 471Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2013
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: 31Member
Joined: Aug 26, 2013
Sep. 2008: IELTS
Feb. 2013: Prepared docs for VETASSESS
March 2013: VETASSESS
May 2013: Result of assessment
June 2013: Applied for SS - ACT
July 2013: Result of SS, Invitation to Lodge Visa
August 27, 2013: Medicals, NBI
August 28, 2013: Lodged Visa Application
October 15, 2013: VISA GRANT
"..how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!"
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
sa mga masters.... pano po ba i-contact ang DIAC to ask on my application status if nasa 8th week na ako?
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: 80Member
Joined: May 06, 2013
Main Applicant : Husband
Occupation : ICT Security Specialist 262112
October 26 2012 - ACS Approval
January 12, 2013 - IELTS Exam
January 24, 2013 - IELTS Results (all bands : 7)
February 2, 2013 - SS VIC Application
May 20, 2013 - SS VIC Approval
May 20,2013 - EOI Submitted
May 21, 2013 - Invitation to apply VISA 190
May 28, 2013 -Lodged application for VISA 190
June 28, 2013 - CO allocated but advised to withdraw application due to incorrect claimed points. Claimed 5pts for Australian study requirement
July 3, 2013 - Submitted request for withdrawal of application
July 5, 203 - EOI/VISA Withdrawn
July 7, 2013 - EOI Resubmitted
July 8, 2013 - Invitation to apply VISA 190
July 13, 2013 - Resubmitted VISA 190
August 13, 2013 - CO allocated - Requested Medical and Form 80 (main applicant & dependant)
August 21, 2013 - Submitted Form 80
August 22, 2013 - CO requested for SG PCC
August 23, 2013 - Medical Completed
August 26, 2013 - SG PCC
September 16, 2013 - Collected and uploaded SG PCC
September 17, 2013 - VISA Grant! Praise God!!
February 25, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
Thank you Lord!!
Posts: 133Member
Joined: May 15, 2013
pero ang trend na ngayon is 8-10 weeks ang waiting time ng 189 applicants. wla pa atang nakakatanggap ng invite for july applicants (off shore) huhu
Wife main applicant
Nominated Occupation: Software Programmer (261313)
11 Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!
March 30, 2014 - This is it pancit!!!
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: 133Member
Joined: May 15, 2013
Wife main applicant
Nominated Occupation: Software Programmer (261313)
11 Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!
March 30, 2014 - This is it pancit!!!
Posts: 471Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2013
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: 471Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2013
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: 87Member
Joined: Aug 16, 2013
Posts: 51Member
Joined: Jun 22, 2013
I was allocated CO pala last 29th of Aug and required me to submit SG Police Clearance, payslips and Form80.
Lapit na rin kayo ma allocate! Hintay2 nalang ng konti.
--- My Journey ---
March 5, 2013 - ACS Assessment received
June 21, 2013 - IELTS result (Band 7)
July 1, 2013 - Received invitation to apply for Visa Subclass 189
July 1, 2013 - Visa Subclass 189 Application Lodged
July 3, 2013 - Medical Done
July 5, 2013 - SATA SG submitted medical to DIAC
Aug 29, 2013 - CO Allocation
Sep 23, 2013 - Visa Grant!!!
Posts: 105Member
Joined: Dec 25, 2012
262113 Systems Administrator - ACS Suitable
July 2, 2013 - docs to NSW
July 8, 2013 - Ack letter received (Thanks Mama Mary!)
July 22, 2013 - Skillselect - Got invitation for 190! Thanks Lord!
July 22, 2013 - NSW Approval..
July 22, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190.. Uploading some documents..
August 13, 2013 - Medical
August 13, 2013 - CO Allocated - Team GSM 06 Adelaide...
Sept. 4, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
Sept. 5, 2013 - Visa Grant! Last Initial Entry Aug. 26, 2014!!
Thanks Lord and Mama Mary!!!
Posts: 414Member
Joined: Dec 18, 2012
Feb 4, 2013 - Submitted ACS application, Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO code : 261311)
Apr 4, 2013 - ACS Finalized, AQF Advanced Diploma
Apr 27, 2013 - took IELTS, L=6 R=7 W=6.5 S=7
Jul 25, 2013 - NSW SS Approved and Visa 190 invitation received
Aug 28, 2013 - lodged Visa 190
Sep 20, 2013 - took medical exam
Oct 09, 2013 - CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team 7)
Oct 30, 2013 - Visa Granted (IED Sep 2014)
Jun 02, 2014 - scheduled flight to Sydney
Philippians 4:13
Posts: 51Member
Joined: Jun 22, 2013
--- My Journey ---
March 5, 2013 - ACS Assessment received
June 21, 2013 - IELTS result (Band 7)
July 1, 2013 - Received invitation to apply for Visa Subclass 189
July 1, 2013 - Visa Subclass 189 Application Lodged
July 3, 2013 - Medical Done
July 5, 2013 - SATA SG submitted medical to DIAC
Aug 29, 2013 - CO Allocation
Sep 23, 2013 - Visa Grant!!!
Posts: 105Member
Joined: Dec 25, 2012
262113 Systems Administrator - ACS Suitable
July 2, 2013 - docs to NSW
July 8, 2013 - Ack letter received (Thanks Mama Mary!)
July 22, 2013 - Skillselect - Got invitation for 190! Thanks Lord!
July 22, 2013 - NSW Approval..
July 22, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190.. Uploading some documents..
August 13, 2013 - Medical
August 13, 2013 - CO Allocated - Team GSM 06 Adelaide...
Sept. 4, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
Sept. 5, 2013 - Visa Grant! Last Initial Entry Aug. 26, 2014!!
Thanks Lord and Mama Mary!!!
Posts: 471Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2013
Sana kami na susunod mga August batch!!
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: 87Member
Joined: Aug 16, 2013
Posts: 105Member
Joined: Dec 25, 2012
262113 Systems Administrator - ACS Suitable
July 2, 2013 - docs to NSW
July 8, 2013 - Ack letter received (Thanks Mama Mary!)
July 22, 2013 - Skillselect - Got invitation for 190! Thanks Lord!
July 22, 2013 - NSW Approval..
July 22, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190.. Uploading some documents..
August 13, 2013 - Medical
August 13, 2013 - CO Allocated - Team GSM 06 Adelaide...
Sept. 4, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
Sept. 5, 2013 - Visa Grant! Last Initial Entry Aug. 26, 2014!!
Thanks Lord and Mama Mary!!!
Posts: 133Member
Joined: May 15, 2013
Wife main applicant
Nominated Occupation: Software Programmer (261313)
11 Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!
March 30, 2014 - This is it pancit!!!