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189 CLUB - 60 POINTS Waiting for Invitation

junpebolzjunpebolz BrisbanePosts: 22Member
edited October 2013 in Working and skilled visas
Good day! I just want to start a thread where aspiring applicants to migrate in Australia with 60 skillselect points can have a chat and learn from each others experience. I think this will lessen the anxious feeling of waiting. Hope to hear from u Guys!

Feb 1, 2010 - Arrived in Brisbane, QLD under Student visa
Feb 3, 2010 - Start of Class - Diploma of Community Service Work
Oct 22, 2011 - IELTS result (L9-R8-W7-S7-OBS-8)
Dec 12, 2011 - Graduated - Diploma of Community Service Work
Mar 1, 2012 - APHRA Letter of Eligibility Granted
Mar 7, 2012- Application Skilled Graduate Visa (485) Submitted
Mar 13, 2012 - VETASSESS Positive Skills assessment
Oct 31, 2012- Skilled Graduate Visa granted
Mar 11, 2013 - Bridging Program for Nurses started (Perth)
May 17, 2013 - Bridging Program for Nurses finished
May 28, 2013 - Nurse registration approved by APHRA
June 21, 2013 - ANMAC skills assessment application submitted
September 26, 2013 - ANMAC Letter of Determination received
September 30, 2013 - EOI Lodged 60 points
October 21,2013 - Invited To Apply 189
October 21,2013 - 189 Visa Lodged (Bridging Visa issued)
October 22,2013 - NBI and Australian Federal Police Name Check requested
October 29,2013 - Medicals done
November 22, 2013 - AFP and NBI Clearance uploaded
November 24, 2013 - Form 80 Uploaded
November 29, 2013 - CO allocated (Team 23 Adelaide)
December 6, 2013 - Visa Grant..... Thank you Lord!

Comments

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @admin - there is another thread like this..
    please merge with this thread:
    http://www.pinoyau.info/discussion/808/60-points-club#Item_202

    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.. ;)

  • junpebolzjunpebolz Brisbane
    Posts: 22Member
    Joined: Jun 26, 2013
    Sorry for the trouble guys! Willing to merge!

    Feb 1, 2010 - Arrived in Brisbane, QLD under Student visa
    Feb 3, 2010 - Start of Class - Diploma of Community Service Work
    Oct 22, 2011 - IELTS result (L9-R8-W7-S7-OBS-8)
    Dec 12, 2011 - Graduated - Diploma of Community Service Work
    Mar 1, 2012 - APHRA Letter of Eligibility Granted
    Mar 7, 2012- Application Skilled Graduate Visa (485) Submitted
    Mar 13, 2012 - VETASSESS Positive Skills assessment
    Oct 31, 2012- Skilled Graduate Visa granted
    Mar 11, 2013 - Bridging Program for Nurses started (Perth)
    May 17, 2013 - Bridging Program for Nurses finished
    May 28, 2013 - Nurse registration approved by APHRA
    June 21, 2013 - ANMAC skills assessment application submitted
    September 26, 2013 - ANMAC Letter of Determination received
    September 30, 2013 - EOI Lodged 60 points
    October 21,2013 - Invited To Apply 189
    October 21,2013 - 189 Visa Lodged (Bridging Visa issued)
    October 22,2013 - NBI and Australian Federal Police Name Check requested
    October 29,2013 - Medicals done
    November 22, 2013 - AFP and NBI Clearance uploaded
    November 24, 2013 - Form 80 Uploaded
    November 29, 2013 - CO allocated (Team 23 Adelaide)
    December 6, 2013 - Visa Grant..... Thank you Lord!

  • ios_devios_dev Mandaluyong
    Posts: 138Member
    Joined: Apr 04, 2014
    Is it still possible to get a visa invitation with 60 points?

    Am I missing something? This site says you need 65 to pass:
    http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/points-test.htm#wpsm

    Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 13, 2014 - Submitted ACS Skill Application
    May 14, 2014 - ACS (Stage 3) - Required CTC COE
    May 15, 2014 - ACS Submitted CTC COE
    May 16, 2014 - ACS (Stage 4)
    June 20, 2014 - ACS Results AQF Associate Degree :\
    Sept 4, 2014 - IELTS Speaking
    Sept 6, 2014 - IELTS Listening, Reading, Writing
    Sept 19, 2014 - Results (S:8, L:8.5, R:7, W:6.5) sigh
    Oct 18, 2014 - IELTS Retake!

  • ios_devios_dev Mandaluyong
    Posts: 138Member
    Joined: Apr 04, 2014
    Nevermind.. it says 60 point for 189 here: http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/index/faqs/

    Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 13, 2014 - Submitted ACS Skill Application
    May 14, 2014 - ACS (Stage 3) - Required CTC COE
    May 15, 2014 - ACS Submitted CTC COE
    May 16, 2014 - ACS (Stage 4)
    June 20, 2014 - ACS Results AQF Associate Degree :\
    Sept 4, 2014 - IELTS Speaking
    Sept 6, 2014 - IELTS Listening, Reading, Writing
    Sept 19, 2014 - Results (S:8, L:8.5, R:7, W:6.5) sigh
    Oct 18, 2014 - IELTS Retake!

  • cgmcgm Melbourne
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Dec 12, 2013
    i am now on this thread. also doing ss vic at the same time. :)

    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

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    @cgm in your case po, hindi mo na ituloy ang 189?

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • cgmcgm Melbourne
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Dec 12, 2013
    @IslanderndCity i submitted both at kung either sa 189 or 190 ang mauna mag.invite, i will inform the other na am withdrawing kasi na.invite na. plan ko kasi VIC irregardless anong visa makuha ko. VIC already confirmed my SS and am waiting na lng din. thanks

    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

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    @cgm Yey! Welcome to the "waiting for SS nomination" club po. :)

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • cgmcgm Melbourne
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Dec 12, 2013
    @IslanderndCity thank you! :)

    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

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    @cgm waiting = exciting

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • ladyinpinkladyinpink Singapore
    Posts: 62Member
    Joined: Apr 10, 2014
    may nakareceive po ba ng invitation kahapon? and when kayo nagsubmit ng eoi?

    main applicant: husband

    ANZSCO 261311

    2013 - IELTS
    07 Feb 14 - submitted ACS skills assessment (Feb 20 - Stage 4)
    11 Apr 14 - Received ACS skills assessment result
    11 Apr 14 - submitted EOI (60 pts - Visa 189 and 190)
    12 May 14 - received invitation to lodge visa 189
    22 May 14 - lodged application for visa 189
    13 Jun 14 - CO allocated
    08 Jul 14 - visa granted - IED Feb 2015 (Thank you Lord!)

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