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Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
Joined: Mar 30, 2013
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~
Posts: 79Member
Joined: Jan 10, 2014
august to october 2013-bridging program at ihna victoria
dec 2013-went back to ph
jan 21, 2014- anmac received my skills assessment application
may 29, 2014- received my skills assessment (positive)
june 4, 2014-applied at victoria for state sponsorship
june 5, 2014- approved victoria state sponsorship/skill select invitation to apply for 190 visa
august 7, 2014- lodged 190 visa application with defacto partner, documents uploaded
September 13, 2014 - medicals done
October 14, 2014 - visa granted. Thank you Lord soooo much!
March 6, 2015 - Arrived in Melbourne VIC
April 2015 - Obtained first job as a nurse in Melbourne
Posts: 232Member
Joined: Jan 30, 2013
Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
03/18/2013 - ACS submitted
04/06/2013 - IELTS (BC) - L-7.5 R-7.0 W-7.0 S-6.5
06/20/2013 - Received ACS positive result (AQF Diploma)
07/27/2013 - IELTS (BC) - L-7.5 R-9.0 W-6.0 S-7.5
09/21/2013 - IELTS (IDP) - L-8.5 R-8.5 W-8.0 S-7.0 (Thank God!)
10/08/2013 - VIC SS application
10/24/2013 - VIC SS approved/Skillselect Invitation
10/30/2013 - Lodge Online Visa 190
10/31/2013 - NBI
11/15/2013 - Medicals Done (w/ wife and 2 kids)
12/05/2013 - CO Team 7 Adelaide (LM)
01/16/2014 - CO asked additional documents (contract, ITR, payslip, wife's form 80)
01/24/2014 - Uploaded additional documents
02/10/2014 - Visa Granted! Glory to God (IED - Jun. 11 2014)
03/16/2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
04/30/2014 - Started Job as Web Developer
For nothing is impossible with God. - Luke 1:37
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2013
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: 46Member
Joined: Oct 04, 2013
ANZSCO: 223111
2013 Oct: esep-esep
2014 July: go-go na sa IELTS
2014 Aug: IELTS Results (L:9, R:7.5, W:6.5, S:7.5)
2014 Aug: Availed of VETASSESS Advisory Service for my nominated occupation dilemma (223111 or 224213)
2014 Aug: After 10 business days, Advisory Service POSITIVE for 223111
2014 Aug: Paid 230 sgd for IELTS Remarking
2014 Oct: Result of IELTS Remarking - Remain unchanged. (Writing: 6.5)
2014 Nov: Submitted VETASSESS Skills Assessment
2014 Dec: IELTS Retake (L: 9, R: 8.5, W: 6.5, S: 7)
2015 Jan: vetassess POSITIVE
2015 May: IELTS 3rd take (L: 8, R:9, W: 7.5, S: 7.5) - Thank you, Lord!
Posts: 588Member
Joined: Nov 27, 2013
20110812 - Submitted Vetassess docs
20120403 - Received positive assessment
20130622 - Took the IELTS exam (L:8, R:7, W:8.5, S:8.5, OBS:8)
20131008 - Created and submitted EOI account
20131216 - Started gathering documents for ACT SS
20140113 - Submitted ACT SS nomination
20140227 - assigned a case officer
20140317 - Finally got my ACT sponsorship!
20140319 - Invited to apply (visa 190)
20140325 - Lodged visa 190
20140718 - Direct visa grant. IED: July 17, 2015
20150203 - Landed in ACT Job hunt begins
201510 - Started working at Woolies
20161031 - landed a job in my field as a junior
20180508 - landed a job in my field
Thank you God! You are truly amazing!
Posts: 46Member
Joined: Oct 04, 2013
ANZSCO: 223111
2013 Oct: esep-esep
2014 July: go-go na sa IELTS
2014 Aug: IELTS Results (L:9, R:7.5, W:6.5, S:7.5)
2014 Aug: Availed of VETASSESS Advisory Service for my nominated occupation dilemma (223111 or 224213)
2014 Aug: After 10 business days, Advisory Service POSITIVE for 223111
2014 Aug: Paid 230 sgd for IELTS Remarking
2014 Oct: Result of IELTS Remarking - Remain unchanged. (Writing: 6.5)
2014 Nov: Submitted VETASSESS Skills Assessment
2014 Dec: IELTS Retake (L: 9, R: 8.5, W: 6.5, S: 7)
2015 Jan: vetassess POSITIVE
2015 May: IELTS 3rd take (L: 8, R:9, W: 7.5, S: 7.5) - Thank you, Lord!
Posts: 47Member
Joined: Sep 12, 2013
"Do my dependants have to live in NSW after my visa is granted?
No, the commitment made to live and work in NSW for the first two years of the visa is made by the primary applicant only. "
http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/48810/Frequently-Asked-Questions.pdf
Posts: 79Member
Joined: Jan 10, 2014
august to october 2013-bridging program at ihna victoria
dec 2013-went back to ph
jan 21, 2014- anmac received my skills assessment application
may 29, 2014- received my skills assessment (positive)
june 4, 2014-applied at victoria for state sponsorship
june 5, 2014- approved victoria state sponsorship/skill select invitation to apply for 190 visa
august 7, 2014- lodged 190 visa application with defacto partner, documents uploaded
September 13, 2014 - medicals done
October 14, 2014 - visa granted. Thank you Lord soooo much!
March 6, 2015 - Arrived in Melbourne VIC
April 2015 - Obtained first job as a nurse in Melbourne
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
the question above in the FAQs is about the 2year commitment to the state..
that means, the primary applicant should live in the state for 2 years...
the other family members, can live elsewhere...
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: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
search mo na lang kung anong form un...
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: 17Member
Joined: Aug 13, 2014
SALAMAT PO
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
for visa application, yes pwede na ang color scanned copy ng mga documents..
for skills assessment - depende sa kung anung occupation/assessing agency..
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: 17Member
Joined: Aug 13, 2014
Posts: 83Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2014
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: 47Member
Joined: Sep 12, 2013
Posts: 83Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2014
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: 83Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2014
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: 83Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2014
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: 37Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2014
My wife and I would like to know if it is possible to claim partner skill points given that my occupation is in the SOL & CSOL (261313 Software Engineer) where as my wife’s occupation is in the CSOL only (132511 Research and Development Manager).
With this, we are planning to apply for Victoria State Sponsorship so that both our occupation will be under CSOL which are used for state sponsorship.
Kasi po may nabasa ako na dapat nasa same SOL ang occupation niyong mag-asawa para eligible sa partner skills points. Ok lang ba since both nasa same CSOL occupation namin if mag-apply kami for Visa 190 State Sponsorship?
Looking forward for your help po, salamat ng marami.
Apr 06, 2014 - Started IELTS Express Training (BC SG)
May 10, 2014 - IELTS Written Exam
May 12, 2014 - IELTS Speaking Exam
May 23, 2014 - BC SG IELTS Result: L-8.5,R-8.5,W-7.5,S-8.0; Overall:8
Jul 07, 2014 - ACS Assessment Suitable (Software Engineer 261313)
Aug 04, 2014 - NBI Clearance completed
Aug 25, 2014 - Vetassess lodge date (Partner skills: wife)
Oct 30, 2014 - Received Vetassess positive outcome (Partner skills: wife)
Nov 10, 2014 - Submitted EOI (190)
Jan 05, 2015 - Submitted VIC SS
Jan 15, 2015 - Received correspondence from VIC
(requesting for a written statement explaining why I would like to live and work in Victoria)
Jan 18, 2015 - Replied to VIC correspondence
Jan 21, 2015 - VIC acknowledgment
Feb 16, 2015 - VIC SS successful / Visa 190 Invite
Feb 25, 2015 - Lodged Visa 190/frontloaded documents
Feb 26, 2015 - SG COC(to be collected on March 19)
Mar 02, 2015 - Medicals at Point Medical Paragon
Mar 04, 2015 - Medical Report uploaded by Clinic(after 2 working days)
Mar 19, 2015 - SG COC collected and frontloaded / all documents now submitted
Apr 08, 2015 - Direct grant! Thank God!!! ^_^ (IED: Aug 01, '15)
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
For csol, dapt nmn tlaga mag apply ng sponsorship... So visa 190 state sponsorship visa is the correct route..
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: 37Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2014
Apr 06, 2014 - Started IELTS Express Training (BC SG)
May 10, 2014 - IELTS Written Exam
May 12, 2014 - IELTS Speaking Exam
May 23, 2014 - BC SG IELTS Result: L-8.5,R-8.5,W-7.5,S-8.0; Overall:8
Jul 07, 2014 - ACS Assessment Suitable (Software Engineer 261313)
Aug 04, 2014 - NBI Clearance completed
Aug 25, 2014 - Vetassess lodge date (Partner skills: wife)
Oct 30, 2014 - Received Vetassess positive outcome (Partner skills: wife)
Nov 10, 2014 - Submitted EOI (190)
Jan 05, 2015 - Submitted VIC SS
Jan 15, 2015 - Received correspondence from VIC
(requesting for a written statement explaining why I would like to live and work in Victoria)
Jan 18, 2015 - Replied to VIC correspondence
Jan 21, 2015 - VIC acknowledgment
Feb 16, 2015 - VIC SS successful / Visa 190 Invite
Feb 25, 2015 - Lodged Visa 190/frontloaded documents
Feb 26, 2015 - SG COC(to be collected on March 19)
Mar 02, 2015 - Medicals at Point Medical Paragon
Mar 04, 2015 - Medical Report uploaded by Clinic(after 2 working days)
Mar 19, 2015 - SG COC collected and frontloaded / all documents now submitted
Apr 08, 2015 - Direct grant! Thank God!!! ^_^ (IED: Aug 01, '15)
Posts: 58Member
Joined: Dec 06, 2012
Primary Applicant (Husband - Web Developer)
12-01-13 - ACS Assessment
12-03-13 - Positive Result from ACS (261212)
21-09-13 - IELTS exam
04-10-13 - IELTS Results (R-9.0 L/S-7.5 W-7.0) OBS 8.0
14-04-14 - SA SS Application / EOI Submitted
16-05-14 - SA SS refusal (closed)
05-08-14 - ACT SS / EOI
24-09-14 - Approved SS ACT and Invited to apply for 190
20-11-14 - Visa Lodged
25-01-15 - Medical
29-01-15 - Police Clearance (Dubai)
25-02-15 - NBI
03-03-15 - Visa Granted (",) Thank You Lord!
20-07-15 - IED
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2013
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: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
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: 83Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2014