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  • BoyPintadosBoyPintados Sydney
    Posts: 629Member
    Joined: Jul 03, 2013
    edited July 2014
    @Trebor14 thank you brad! tapos na ako ielts! pero share natin to sa mga andito sa forum... makakatulong talaga to sa kahat! ;-) maraming salamat! @Trebor14 @Trebor14 @Trebor14
    @pontsiano here's the link to download http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/9228264/Cambridge_IELTS_9_Student_s_Book_with_Answers_-_2013


    pag hindi mo mabuksan sa browser, punta ka nalang directly sa site http://thepiratebay.se/ then search mo nlang yung Cambridge IELTS.

    Hope this helps!

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    27.APR.2013___IELTS GT Exam - British Council [Result: 10-Points Eligible]
    19.JUL.2013___Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia (EA) via DHL
    16.OCT.2013___Received Notice of Shortcoming (EA) via email
    21.OCT.2013___Responded to EA via email
    26.NOV.2013___Received Positive Assessment Result from EA via snail mail dated 11.Nov.2013 (Praise Jah!)
    03.FEB.2014___EOI Submitted Online [60 points only]
    28.APR.2014___Received Invitation to Lodge Skilled-Independent Permanent Visa Application (Praise Jah!)
    12.JUN.2014___Lodged Visa Application; Uploaded Required Documents / Frontloaded NBI / Police Clearance / Etc.
    05.JUL.2014___Completed Medical Requirements at Nationwide Health (3-5 working days to DIBP)
    12.JUL.2014___Frontloaded Form 80
    17.JUL.2014___Complete Medical Report Uploaded to DIBP: 'Organise your health examinations' was changed to 'No health examinations are required for this person for this visa subclass based on the information provided to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.' (Praise Jah!)
    06.AUG.2014___CO Allocation (Team 23 GSM Adelaide; CO Initials EO) [55 Days From Lodgement] (Praise Jah!)
    18.AUG.2014___Visa Grant (Golden Email Received from new CO: MD) [67 Days From Lodgement] [IED July2015] (Praise Jah!) GOAL! THANK YOU LORD!

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  • domainer1925domainer1925 Quezon City
    Posts: 13Member
    Joined: Jul 07, 2014
    @pontsiano GT
  • BoyPintadosBoyPintados Sydney
    Posts: 629Member
    Joined: Jul 03, 2013
    @domainer1925 ayus! i can send you a few materials thru email... pag na sort ko na... dami din dito nagsheshare ng review mats nila... pero pwde din magenrol ka ng rvw centr para may coach ka to work with, ang important lng dito is to devote a sacred time talaga for studying / practicing! gudlak, kapatid! all the best! ;-)
    @pontsiano GT

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    ANZSCO 233111 Chemical Engineer [Visa 189]

    27.APR.2013___IELTS GT Exam - British Council [Result: 10-Points Eligible]
    19.JUL.2013___Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia (EA) via DHL
    16.OCT.2013___Received Notice of Shortcoming (EA) via email
    21.OCT.2013___Responded to EA via email
    26.NOV.2013___Received Positive Assessment Result from EA via snail mail dated 11.Nov.2013 (Praise Jah!)
    03.FEB.2014___EOI Submitted Online [60 points only]
    28.APR.2014___Received Invitation to Lodge Skilled-Independent Permanent Visa Application (Praise Jah!)
    12.JUN.2014___Lodged Visa Application; Uploaded Required Documents / Frontloaded NBI / Police Clearance / Etc.
    05.JUL.2014___Completed Medical Requirements at Nationwide Health (3-5 working days to DIBP)
    12.JUL.2014___Frontloaded Form 80
    17.JUL.2014___Complete Medical Report Uploaded to DIBP: 'Organise your health examinations' was changed to 'No health examinations are required for this person for this visa subclass based on the information provided to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.' (Praise Jah!)
    06.AUG.2014___CO Allocation (Team 23 GSM Adelaide; CO Initials EO) [55 Days From Lodgement] (Praise Jah!)
    18.AUG.2014___Visa Grant (Golden Email Received from new CO: MD) [67 Days From Lodgement] [IED July2015] (Praise Jah!) GOAL! THANK YOU LORD!

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    |Padayon| Keep a stronger faith| All is well|

  • jhamaycajhamayca Makati
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    Joined: Jul 09, 2014
    @pontsiano kap oks n tanggap ko na. maraming salamat
  • BoyPintadosBoyPintados Sydney
    Posts: 629Member
    Joined: Jul 03, 2013
    @jhamayca no worries mate! patikim pa lng yun hahaha e sosort ko pa yung ibang review materials ko... gudlak! all the best! ;-)
    @pontsiano kap oks n tanggap ko na. maraming salamat

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    ANZSCO 233111 Chemical Engineer [Visa 189]

    27.APR.2013___IELTS GT Exam - British Council [Result: 10-Points Eligible]
    19.JUL.2013___Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia (EA) via DHL
    16.OCT.2013___Received Notice of Shortcoming (EA) via email
    21.OCT.2013___Responded to EA via email
    26.NOV.2013___Received Positive Assessment Result from EA via snail mail dated 11.Nov.2013 (Praise Jah!)
    03.FEB.2014___EOI Submitted Online [60 points only]
    28.APR.2014___Received Invitation to Lodge Skilled-Independent Permanent Visa Application (Praise Jah!)
    12.JUN.2014___Lodged Visa Application; Uploaded Required Documents / Frontloaded NBI / Police Clearance / Etc.
    05.JUL.2014___Completed Medical Requirements at Nationwide Health (3-5 working days to DIBP)
    12.JUL.2014___Frontloaded Form 80
    17.JUL.2014___Complete Medical Report Uploaded to DIBP: 'Organise your health examinations' was changed to 'No health examinations are required for this person for this visa subclass based on the information provided to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.' (Praise Jah!)
    06.AUG.2014___CO Allocation (Team 23 GSM Adelaide; CO Initials EO) [55 Days From Lodgement] (Praise Jah!)
    18.AUG.2014___Visa Grant (Golden Email Received from new CO: MD) [67 Days From Lodgement] [IED July2015] (Praise Jah!) GOAL! THANK YOU LORD!

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    |Padayon| Keep a stronger faith| All is well|

  • domainer1925domainer1925 Quezon City
    Posts: 13Member
    Joined: Jul 07, 2014
    edited July 2014
    @pontsiano Thanks for the encouragement. I have decided to take the IELTS exam 1st in order to assess myself before considering for a review course online. Hope i can hit this one on my 1st take :)

    Btw, appreciate if you can send some of your review materials to my email: [email protected]

    Thanks
  • BoyPintadosBoyPintados Sydney
    Posts: 629Member
    Joined: Jul 03, 2013
    @domainer1925 no worries, mate! ;-)
    there are also a lot of practice tests you can get online for free which will help you get the feel of it, again as i said even if you enroll in a review center but you don't put your heart into it, it will not give a good yield.
    hitting your target on the 1st take is an excellent goal; tiwala ka lang brad and everything will fall into place.
    I will email my materials anytime soon... for the meantime, you can gather some materials as well from the people here who are always ready to lend a hand. gudlak brad and all is well! ;-)
    @pontsiano Thanks for the encouragement. I have decided to take the IELTS exam 1st in order to assess myself before considering for a review course online. Hope i can hit this one on my 1st take :)

    Btw, appreciate if you can send some of your review materials to my email: [email protected]

    Thanks

    Visa 189/190 Tracker (Please click and key in your updates): http://goo.gl/HdIYoG

    ANZSCO 233111 Chemical Engineer [Visa 189]

    27.APR.2013___IELTS GT Exam - British Council [Result: 10-Points Eligible]
    19.JUL.2013___Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia (EA) via DHL
    16.OCT.2013___Received Notice of Shortcoming (EA) via email
    21.OCT.2013___Responded to EA via email
    26.NOV.2013___Received Positive Assessment Result from EA via snail mail dated 11.Nov.2013 (Praise Jah!)
    03.FEB.2014___EOI Submitted Online [60 points only]
    28.APR.2014___Received Invitation to Lodge Skilled-Independent Permanent Visa Application (Praise Jah!)
    12.JUN.2014___Lodged Visa Application; Uploaded Required Documents / Frontloaded NBI / Police Clearance / Etc.
    05.JUL.2014___Completed Medical Requirements at Nationwide Health (3-5 working days to DIBP)
    12.JUL.2014___Frontloaded Form 80
    17.JUL.2014___Complete Medical Report Uploaded to DIBP: 'Organise your health examinations' was changed to 'No health examinations are required for this person for this visa subclass based on the information provided to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.' (Praise Jah!)
    06.AUG.2014___CO Allocation (Team 23 GSM Adelaide; CO Initials EO) [55 Days From Lodgement] (Praise Jah!)
    18.AUG.2014___Visa Grant (Golden Email Received from new CO: MD) [67 Days From Lodgement] [IED July2015] (Praise Jah!) GOAL! THANK YOU LORD!

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    |Padayon| Keep a stronger faith| All is well|

  • emily_strangeemily_strange Singapore
    Posts: 46Member
    Joined: Oct 04, 2013
    Hi everyone! I'm done with my Speaking Test and so far, I believe I have answered the interviewer correctly half of the time :p I get nervous sometimes and this makes me speak fast, then I would run out of words to say. You really have to calm your nerves, and practice using the topics available online.

    My feedback on my 1st visit at the test centre?
    Good:
    1. Well-ventilated
    2. Quiet

    Bad:
    1. I waited for nearly 2 hours :(
    2. The interviewer may have been tired already, so she cannot prevent from yawning several times while I speak. Hehehe... It is a major distraction for me, so you must learn how to handle disturbances. :)

    Good luck po sa lahat!

    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!

  • domainer1925domainer1925 Quezon City
    Posts: 13Member
    Joined: Jul 07, 2014
    @emily_strange Where did you undergo your speaking test? Would you still recall what was the questions in all part? just a summary will do :)
  • emily_strangeemily_strange Singapore
    Posts: 46Member
    Joined: Oct 04, 2013
    Sa IDP SG po ako.

    Sample questions about myself were:
    1. Where do i currently stay
    2. What do i like about the place
    3. Weather of the country i am in

    then shifted to:
    1. Movie that i do not like and why

    these are questions that i found when i googled "ielts speaking test 2014," so i think my research skills paid off :)

    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!

  • karl_amogawinkarl_amogawin Sydney
    Posts: 306Member
    Joined: Aug 24, 2013
    Just took my 3rd ielts exam last saturday.. I did not study the listening and reading exam, I only focused on the writing module, Hmmm. no comment! LOL Pag nageexpect ako, ang baba ng markings ko. hehe let it be na lang. pag hindi pumasa take ulit next month! speaking exam will be on thur 11 55 am..

    2013 - 1st IELTS L 7.5 R 7.5 W 5.5 S 7.5
    April 2014 - 2nd IELTS L 7.5 R 7.0 W 6.0 S 7.0
    14 May 2014 - CDR sent via DHL Singapore
    16 May 2014 - Delivered at EA
    19 May 2014 - 870 AUD charged to my credit card. Waiting game starts now
    7 August 2014 - EOR for my IELTS L 7.5 R 7 W 7 S 6
    26 August 2014 - EA Positive results Civil Engineer
    11 October 2014 EOR Speaking 6 to 6.5
    28 Feb IELTS success! 10 pts! L 7.5 R 8 W 7 S 7.5
    13 March 2015 EOI submitted visa 189 65 pts.
    27 March Invited
    27 March Lodged! At long last. In His perfect timing. Scan documents and obtain clearances and medical
    11 May VISA GRANT! Direct grant. Did not upload form 80

  • BoyPintadosBoyPintados Sydney
    Posts: 629Member
    Joined: Jul 03, 2013
    @karl_amogawin gudlak brad! all the best! ;-)
    Just took my 3rd ielts exam last saturday.. I did not study the listening and reading exam, I only focused on the writing module, Hmmm. no comment! LOL Pag nageexpect ako, ang baba ng markings ko. hehe let it be na lang. pag hindi pumasa take ulit next month! speaking exam will be on thur 11 55 am..

    Visa 189/190 Tracker (Please click and key in your updates): http://goo.gl/HdIYoG

    ANZSCO 233111 Chemical Engineer [Visa 189]

    27.APR.2013___IELTS GT Exam - British Council [Result: 10-Points Eligible]
    19.JUL.2013___Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia (EA) via DHL
    16.OCT.2013___Received Notice of Shortcoming (EA) via email
    21.OCT.2013___Responded to EA via email
    26.NOV.2013___Received Positive Assessment Result from EA via snail mail dated 11.Nov.2013 (Praise Jah!)
    03.FEB.2014___EOI Submitted Online [60 points only]
    28.APR.2014___Received Invitation to Lodge Skilled-Independent Permanent Visa Application (Praise Jah!)
    12.JUN.2014___Lodged Visa Application; Uploaded Required Documents / Frontloaded NBI / Police Clearance / Etc.
    05.JUL.2014___Completed Medical Requirements at Nationwide Health (3-5 working days to DIBP)
    12.JUL.2014___Frontloaded Form 80
    17.JUL.2014___Complete Medical Report Uploaded to DIBP: 'Organise your health examinations' was changed to 'No health examinations are required for this person for this visa subclass based on the information provided to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.' (Praise Jah!)
    06.AUG.2014___CO Allocation (Team 23 GSM Adelaide; CO Initials EO) [55 Days From Lodgement] (Praise Jah!)
    18.AUG.2014___Visa Grant (Golden Email Received from new CO: MD) [67 Days From Lodgement] [IED July2015] (Praise Jah!) GOAL! THANK YOU LORD!

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    |Padayon| Keep a stronger faith| All is well|

  • shye428shye428 Quezon City
    Posts: 144Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2014
    Sana po may magshare din ng acad ielts hihi..


    Tenchu!!!

    ANZSCO 221111 - General Accountant
    06/06/16 - PTE-A Exam
    06/24/16 - PTE-A Result- Passed (10pts.)
    07/01/16 - Submit CPA Au Migration Assessment
    08/02/16 - Received Migration Assessment (Comparable to Australian Bachelor Degree; Skilled Employment Assessment) (20 pts)
    EOI (total:60 pts)
    --->Review for PTE Exam (20pts) while waiting for invitation.

    Romans 12:12 Be Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction, Faithful in Prayer.

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    hi all, it's good to be back.. i will be studying again the ielts soon.. just waiting to first complete all my accreditation requirements..

    2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
    2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
    2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
    Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
    2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
    2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
    2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
    2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
    2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
    2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
    2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
    2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
    2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
    2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
    2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
    2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
    2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
    2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
    2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
    2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
    2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving

    2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)

    PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER! :)

    Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
    Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
    sana po makatulong.. God bless!

  • sonsi_03sonsi_03 Sydney
    Posts: 1,084Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2013
    @filipinacpa welcome back! :-bd

    09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
    15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
    29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
    28-09-15 - Left the first job
    06-10-15 - Started the second job
    18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney

    "The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
    ...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
    Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/

  • penski516penski516 St Leonards
    Posts: 94Member
    Joined: Feb 11, 2013
    Hi guys, just my two cents - While I know a lot of you are eager to embark on those Simons, Cambridge Materials for your IELTS training, and while that is the path well treaded upon, you can also do an "off-training" practice to supplement your regimen. This doesn't need to be structurally IELTS-format based as long as it is engaging and is still challenging your command of the English language. From my experience, listening to the Audio books of Game of Thrones (Books 3-5) had been an acquired hobby when I was preparing and it worked really well for me.

    Don't forget to try and fun while you're honing your skills! From my experience, trying to devote "serious hours" of study usually leads to serious hours of sleep. It helps to trick your mind that what you're doing is cool and fun and awesome and that the world will never be the same once you have finished writing that Type 2 essay (ahem, curse you Writing)!

    Goodluck and Godbless mga ma'am/sir! :)

    Eto na.. July 10, 2014 - Direct Visa Grant!!! - Thank you Bossing! -AMDG

    ..Waiting for CO.. or Direct Visa Grant.. :)

    February 7, 2014 - Completed medicals at St Lukes BGC
    February 6, 2014 - NBI Clearance acquired
    February 4, 2014 - Lodged Visa 190 Application
    January 31, 2014 - Received Positive VIC SS, invited to apply for 190 with 60 points. Thank God! :)
    December 2013 - EOI and Vic SS application (60 points including VIC SS if invited)
    December 2013 (deferred until Feb 2014) - IELTS Take 2 (Aiming for atleast an 8 on all bands sa tulong ng review center this time)
    September 16 2013 - ACS Results : Suitable - Bachelors degree, 2 years experiences = 15 points
    August 9 2013 - IELTS Results: LR-9, S-7.5, W-7, OBS-8 = 10 points Salamat po Lord!
    July 27 2013 - IELTS Take 1 (hopefully first and last)
    June 13 2013 - Submitted papers for ACS Assessment
    (waited for a little more experience...)
    January 2012 - Started collecting COEs and Academic records

  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    Just took my 3rd ielts exam last saturday.. I did not study the listening and reading exam, I only focused on the writing module, Hmmm. no comment! LOL Pag nageexpect ako, ang baba ng markings ko. hehe let it be na lang. pag hindi pumasa take ulit next month! speaking exam will be on thur 11 55 am..
    Goodluck bro, oks na yan!

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
    04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
    makalipas ang isang taon....
    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
    07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
    08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
    09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
    09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
    09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
    09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
    09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
    09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
    10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/12/14: Uploaded docs
    10/20/14: Medicals Done
    12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
    12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @sonsi_03 thank you bro! wow congratulations! visa grant kana! :)

    2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
    2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
    2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
    Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
    2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
    2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
    2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
    2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
    2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
    2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
    2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
    2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
    2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
    2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
    2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
    2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
    2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
    2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
    2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
    2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
    2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving

    2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)

    PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER! :)

    Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
    Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
    sana po makatulong.. God bless!

  • sonsi_03sonsi_03 Sydney
    Posts: 1,084Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2013
    @filipinacpa thank you! hamo makakarating ka rin dyan. :D

    09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
    15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
    29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
    28-09-15 - Left the first job
    06-10-15 - Started the second job
    18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney

    "The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
    ...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
    Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @sonsi_03 kelan kaya.. gusto ko na mag move on!! hehe..

    2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
    2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
    2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
    Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
    2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
    2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
    2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
    2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
    2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
    2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
    2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
    2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
    2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
    2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
    2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
    2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
    2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
    2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
    2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
    2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
    2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving

    2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)

    PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER! :)

    Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
    Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
    sana po makatulong.. God bless!

  • sonsi_03sonsi_03 Sydney
    Posts: 1,084Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2013
    @filipinacpa isa pang take yan madadale mo na.

    09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
    15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
    29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
    28-09-15 - Left the first job
    06-10-15 - Started the second job
    18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney

    "The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
    ...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
    Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/

  • chollecholle Sydney
    Posts: 403Member
    Joined: Nov 21, 2013
    @filipinacpa what's your target score?

    Occupation: Other Spatial Scientist (ANZSCO Code 232214)
    30 Nov 2013 - IELTS Academic R8.5 W8 L8.5 S9 / Overall 8.5
    10 Feb 2014 - Skills Assessment (VETASSESS)
    23 May 2014 - VETASSESS Outcome: Positive
    27 May 2014 - EOI (70 points)
    9 Jun 2014 - Visa invitation received, application lodged (SI189)
    2 Jul 2014 - CO allocation
    6 Aug 2014 - Visa granted (IED 4 Jul 2015)
    11 Oct 2014 - Moved to Sydney
    20 Oct 2014 - Job offer
    29 Oct 2014 - Start of work
    17-26 Dec 2014 - Dog at Sydney quarantine
    24 Dec 2014 - Partner's initial entry (Maligayang Pasko!)
    16 May 2017 - Purchase first property
    17 Oct 2018 - Citizenship application lodged (Council: City of Sydney)
    8 Jul 2019: Test invite
    20 Aug 2019: Test: (originally 20/9/19)
    21 Aug 2019: Citizenship Approved
    31 October 2019: Citizenship Ceremony 🇦🇺

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @cholle I need at least 7 in all bands.. but if given a chance, I would love to get a score same as you.. hehe

    @sonsi_03 hopefully!! :)

    2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
    2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
    2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
    Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
    2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
    2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
    2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
    2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
    2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
    2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
    2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
    2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
    2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
    2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
    2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
    2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
    2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
    2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
    2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
    2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
    2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving

    2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)

    PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER! :)

    Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
    Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
    sana po makatulong.. God bless!

  • chollecholle Sydney
    Posts: 403Member
    Joined: Nov 21, 2013
    @filipinacpa 7 is definitely doable. Malapit na yung last scores mo o. Just keep practicing ;) you can do it!

    Occupation: Other Spatial Scientist (ANZSCO Code 232214)
    30 Nov 2013 - IELTS Academic R8.5 W8 L8.5 S9 / Overall 8.5
    10 Feb 2014 - Skills Assessment (VETASSESS)
    23 May 2014 - VETASSESS Outcome: Positive
    27 May 2014 - EOI (70 points)
    9 Jun 2014 - Visa invitation received, application lodged (SI189)
    2 Jul 2014 - CO allocation
    6 Aug 2014 - Visa granted (IED 4 Jul 2015)
    11 Oct 2014 - Moved to Sydney
    20 Oct 2014 - Job offer
    29 Oct 2014 - Start of work
    17-26 Dec 2014 - Dog at Sydney quarantine
    24 Dec 2014 - Partner's initial entry (Maligayang Pasko!)
    16 May 2017 - Purchase first property
    17 Oct 2018 - Citizenship application lodged (Council: City of Sydney)
    8 Jul 2019: Test invite
    20 Aug 2019: Test: (originally 20/9/19)
    21 Aug 2019: Citizenship Approved
    31 October 2019: Citizenship Ceremony 🇦🇺

  • shye428shye428 Quezon City
    Posts: 144Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2014
    May nagshshare po ba ielts materials? Plssssss....

    ANZSCO 221111 - General Accountant
    06/06/16 - PTE-A Exam
    06/24/16 - PTE-A Result- Passed (10pts.)
    07/01/16 - Submit CPA Au Migration Assessment
    08/02/16 - Received Migration Assessment (Comparable to Australian Bachelor Degree; Skilled Employment Assessment) (20 pts)
    EOI (total:60 pts)
    --->Review for PTE Exam (20pts) while waiting for invitation.

    Romans 12:12 Be Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction, Faithful in Prayer.

  • sarah_lynsarah_lyn North Ryde
    Posts: 153Member
    Joined: Dec 29, 2013
    Hi anyone who knows JROOZ Review Center in Makati? Pa-feedback nmn po kung ok don to review IELTS.. if you have other recommendations pahelp lang po para I can decide na.. Thanks a lot & God Bless us all! :)
  • heyits7me_magsheyits7me_mags Imus City
    Posts: 599Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Niner's Taft Ave. pki google na lang. Haven't heard abt. JROOZ.

    05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
    12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
    12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
    03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
    05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
    05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
    07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
    - Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
    - Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.

  • lexxuslexxus Mandaluyong
    Posts: 78Member
    Joined: Dec 09, 2013
    Mas nakakapressure pala ang take 2 , hopefully I can get band 7 in writing and reading this time. I don't know kung kakayanin ko pa mag take 3 haha.

    12/09/13 - Started collecting documents
    01/18/14 - Submitted ACS (Analyst programmer 261311)
    01/19/14 - Procrastination (iELTS review)
    - Wasted time in Dota 2
    03/31/14 - Received positive result: ACS assessment suitable
    04/01/14 - Procrastination (iELTS)
    - Petiks in reviewing iELTS
    - Wasted time in Diablo 3 Reaper of Souls
    04/22/14 - Start iELTS review no more excuses
    06/21/14 - ielts IDP: L = 7, S = 7, W = 6, R = 6 (boom sablay >,<)
    08/16/14 - ielts IDP: L = 8, S = 7, W = 6, R = 7.5 (Writing again omg)

  • BoyPintadosBoyPintados Sydney
    Posts: 629Member
    Joined: Jul 03, 2013
    @lexxus 9er na yan brad!!! kelan exam mo? all the best! ;-)
    Mas nakakapressure pala ang take 2 , hopefully I can get band 7 in writing and reading this time. I don't know kung kakayanin ko pa mag take 3 haha.

    Visa 189/190 Tracker (Please click and key in your updates): http://goo.gl/HdIYoG

    ANZSCO 233111 Chemical Engineer [Visa 189]

    27.APR.2013___IELTS GT Exam - British Council [Result: 10-Points Eligible]
    19.JUL.2013___Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia (EA) via DHL
    16.OCT.2013___Received Notice of Shortcoming (EA) via email
    21.OCT.2013___Responded to EA via email
    26.NOV.2013___Received Positive Assessment Result from EA via snail mail dated 11.Nov.2013 (Praise Jah!)
    03.FEB.2014___EOI Submitted Online [60 points only]
    28.APR.2014___Received Invitation to Lodge Skilled-Independent Permanent Visa Application (Praise Jah!)
    12.JUN.2014___Lodged Visa Application; Uploaded Required Documents / Frontloaded NBI / Police Clearance / Etc.
    05.JUL.2014___Completed Medical Requirements at Nationwide Health (3-5 working days to DIBP)
    12.JUL.2014___Frontloaded Form 80
    17.JUL.2014___Complete Medical Report Uploaded to DIBP: 'Organise your health examinations' was changed to 'No health examinations are required for this person for this visa subclass based on the information provided to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.' (Praise Jah!)
    06.AUG.2014___CO Allocation (Team 23 GSM Adelaide; CO Initials EO) [55 Days From Lodgement] (Praise Jah!)
    18.AUG.2014___Visa Grant (Golden Email Received from new CO: MD) [67 Days From Lodgement] [IED July2015] (Praise Jah!) GOAL! THANK YOU LORD!

    ==============
    |Padayon| Keep a stronger faith| All is well|

  • lexxuslexxus Mandaluyong
    Posts: 78Member
    Joined: Dec 09, 2013
    @BoyPintados - sa Aug. 16 sir, problem is lagi ako sakto sa 40 minutes sa writing. Ang try ko sinusundan this time yung Ace the ielts and writefix tips. I hope my remaining days to prepare will be enough para mapractice yung writing ko.

    12/09/13 - Started collecting documents
    01/18/14 - Submitted ACS (Analyst programmer 261311)
    01/19/14 - Procrastination (iELTS review)
    - Wasted time in Dota 2
    03/31/14 - Received positive result: ACS assessment suitable
    04/01/14 - Procrastination (iELTS)
    - Petiks in reviewing iELTS
    - Wasted time in Diablo 3 Reaper of Souls
    04/22/14 - Start iELTS review no more excuses
    06/21/14 - ielts IDP: L = 7, S = 7, W = 6, R = 6 (boom sablay >,<)
    08/16/14 - ielts IDP: L = 8, S = 7, W = 6, R = 7.5 (Writing again omg)

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