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Posts: 62Member
Joined: Apr 10, 2014
nakita ko sa ibang forum, feb and march sila nagsubmit and nakareceive sila ng invitation today. i guess madami pang backlog talaga.
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!)
Posts: 96Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2013
Posts: 62Member
Joined: Apr 10, 2014
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!)
Posts: 96Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2013
@ladyinpink
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: 80Member
Joined: Mar 18, 2014
27 Jul 2013 - IELTS Exam
09 Aug 2013 - IELTS Result - (L7.5, R8.5, W7, S7 = OBS 7.5)
23 Nov 2013 - Submitted ACS Assessment
14 Feb 2014 - ACS Assessment Result received- Positive
11 Apr 2014 - Submitted Review for my ACS, added work experience
23 Apr 2014 - ACS Assessment Result received - Positive
24 Apr 2014 - EOI submitted (65 points)
26 May 2014 - Invited to apply for Visa SC 189
01 June 2014 - Lodged Visa SC 189
13 June 2014 - NBI Clearance uploaded
24 June 2014 - Allocated CO (GSM Adelaide Team 07)
30 June 2014 - Medical Exam at SLEC BGC
16 July 2014 - CO requested for FBI PCC
27 Aug 2014 - Uploaded FBI PCC
4 Sept 2014 - Visa Grant! IED: 9 June 2015
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: 53Member
Joined: Nov 11, 2012
OCCUPATION: Training and Development Professional (223311)
Nov 2012 - prepared documents for VETASSESS
December 2012 - submitted documents for VETASSESS
March 8, 2013 - IELTS Speaking Test
March 9, 2013 - IELTS L-R-W
March 20, 2013 - IELTS Results L-7.0, R-6.5, W-7.5, S-7.0 ;((
March 21, 2013 - VETASSESS and Points Test Advice Results - POSITIVE
Nov. 20, 2013 - IELTS Speaking Exam (2nd take)
Nov. 21, 2013 - IELTS LRW Exam (2nd take)
Dec. 4, 2013 - IELTS Result POSITIVE!!! (L-8.5, R-7, W-7.5, S-7.5)
Dec. 5, 2013 - Submitted EOI for Subclass 190
Feb. 22, 2014 - Submitted ACT Nomination Application
~I believe that things happen for a reason and I have faith that God will make things possible at the right time.~
Claim it. Believe it. Achieve it.
Posts: 96Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2013
d k pa din nkasama sa round na to? mukang nxt nxt invitation p pla aq..
Posts: 62Member
Joined: Apr 10, 2014
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!)
Posts: 96Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2013
Posts: 62Member
Joined: Apr 10, 2014
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!)
Posts: 96Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2013
Posts: 62Member
Joined: Apr 10, 2014
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!)
Posts: 132Member
Joined: Jun 28, 2012
May na invite po ba dito ng April 28 na 60 pointers Electronics Engineer.
Thanks po.
233411
Apr 29, 2014 - Lodged 60 Pts.
May 26, 2014 - Invited to lodge Visa189
June 03, 2014 - Lodged Visa189 / Uploaded docs
June 10, 2014 - NBI
June 17, 2014 - Medical @SLBGC
June 24, 2014 - CO Allocation Team 06 GSM Adelaide (CO - Laura Watters)
June 27, 2014 - Uploaded requested additional docs, Form 80, IELTS result
July 08, 2014 - Visa Grant (IED - June 10, 2015) (CO-Lisa Caratozzolo)
Nov 15, 2014 - Me and my wife arrived in Melbourne
Kung may tiyaga may nilaga
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit?pli=1#gid=424981924
Posts: 96Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2013
sa signature mo Nov 2013 ka pa nag eoi? wla pa result?
Posts: 132Member
Joined: Jun 28, 2012
Nabawasan ako ng 5 pts nung Dec 2013, due to age. Ngayon lang ako nagka additional 5 pts, dahil sa wife ko, (partner skill)
Thanks.
233411
Apr 29, 2014 - Lodged 60 Pts.
May 26, 2014 - Invited to lodge Visa189
June 03, 2014 - Lodged Visa189 / Uploaded docs
June 10, 2014 - NBI
June 17, 2014 - Medical @SLBGC
June 24, 2014 - CO Allocation Team 06 GSM Adelaide (CO - Laura Watters)
June 27, 2014 - Uploaded requested additional docs, Form 80, IELTS result
July 08, 2014 - Visa Grant (IED - June 10, 2015) (CO-Lisa Caratozzolo)
Nov 15, 2014 - Me and my wife arrived in Melbourne
Kung may tiyaga may nilaga
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit?pli=1#gid=424981924
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: 62Member
Joined: Apr 10, 2014
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!)
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: 132Member
Joined: Jun 28, 2012
May na invite po ba dito ng May 12 na 60 pointers Electronics Engineer sa ibang forum merong date of effect na April 27 2014 na nainvite. Huhuhu. April 29 2014 ang date of effect namin ni Misis. Di bale May 26, sure na yun. Hahaha.
Thanks po.
233411
Apr 29, 2014 - Lodged 60 Pts.
May 26, 2014 - Invited to lodge Visa189
June 03, 2014 - Lodged Visa189 / Uploaded docs
June 10, 2014 - NBI
June 17, 2014 - Medical @SLBGC
June 24, 2014 - CO Allocation Team 06 GSM Adelaide (CO - Laura Watters)
June 27, 2014 - Uploaded requested additional docs, Form 80, IELTS result
July 08, 2014 - Visa Grant (IED - June 10, 2015) (CO-Lisa Caratozzolo)
Nov 15, 2014 - Me and my wife arrived in Melbourne
Kung may tiyaga may nilaga
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit?pli=1#gid=424981924
Posts: 73Member
Joined: Jan 23, 2013
Posts: 132Member
Joined: Jun 28, 2012
233411
Apr 29, 2014 - Lodged 60 Pts.
May 26, 2014 - Invited to lodge Visa189
June 03, 2014 - Lodged Visa189 / Uploaded docs
June 10, 2014 - NBI
June 17, 2014 - Medical @SLBGC
June 24, 2014 - CO Allocation Team 06 GSM Adelaide (CO - Laura Watters)
June 27, 2014 - Uploaded requested additional docs, Form 80, IELTS result
July 08, 2014 - Visa Grant (IED - June 10, 2015) (CO-Lisa Caratozzolo)
Nov 15, 2014 - Me and my wife arrived in Melbourne
Kung may tiyaga may nilaga
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit?pli=1#gid=424981924
Posts: 39Member
Joined: Nov 24, 2012
Primary: Husband
ANZSCO 261311
April - updated EOI (60 pts - Visa 189 and 190)
12 May 14 - received invitation to lodge visa 189
17 May 14 - lodged application for visa 189
30 May14 - received email from CO requesting for police clearances / medicals / Form 80 / other proof of overseas employment
17 Jun 14 - medical results uploaded
27 Jun 14 - other requested docs uploaded
8 Jul 14 - Visa granted.
16 Aug 14 - Hubby flies to ACT
18 Aug 14 - Hubby's first day high at work
"Always By His' Will."
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: 96Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2013
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: 96Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2013
yup 189 aq
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: 96Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2013