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  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @RyanJay thanks! I'm starting to lose hope na rin kasi since it's going to be my 3rd time na. I have been thinking whether to take the exclusive exam offered by niner or just take it from another country like hong kong or thailand.

    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!

  • chu_sechu_se Melbourne
    Posts: 433Member
    Joined: Jun 06, 2013
    @filipinacpa hi sis...huwag ka mwalan ng pag asa.mdami na rin dito dumaan sa gnyng stage, isa na ako jn..but hindi ako bumitaw, at kitamz...nka graduate na din dito,,
    cheer up my friend!,,kyang kaya m yn...!
  • MarcoMarco Mandaluyong
    Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Aug 29, 2014
    @filipinacpa tama si chu_se. Wag bibitaw. Ako nga naka 4 takes bago ko pumasa. May nakita pa nga ko sa net 12 times na nagtatake lumalaban pa din. Perseverance at dasal lang. Kaya mo yan.
  • sonsi_03sonsi_03 Sydney
    Posts: 1,084Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2013
    @filipinacpa tama si chu_se. Wag bibitaw. Ako nga naka 4 takes bago ko pumasa. May nakita pa nga ko sa net 12 times na nagtatake lumalaban pa din. Perseverance at dasal lang. Kaya mo yan.
    meron pong 22 times nag take sa ibang forum. now visa granted 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/

  • ios_devios_dev Mandaluyong
    Posts: 138Member
    Joined: Apr 04, 2014
    Yikes!.. I just read the requirements and it says "Passports with holes are not valid" as an ID for IELTS. I just renewed my passport and the ones they have on file is my old passport (with holes). I tried updating my passport details through the website, but it's already locked. Just sent an email to them hopefully they'll let me take the exam this Thursday!

    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!

  • lexxuslexxus Mandaluyong
    Posts: 78Member
    Joined: Dec 09, 2013
    @filipinacpa - Same tayo ng morale going for 3rd take na rin ako. I'm planning to retake on Oct. 18 which I will call it "IELTS - The Last Stand" lol. Last week I told myself ayaw ko na but knowing na I'm not the only one and there were success stories after their failures. Kaya natin to haha!

    Oh writing bakit ang hirap mo!

    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)

  • ios_devios_dev Mandaluyong
    Posts: 138Member
    Joined: Apr 04, 2014
    @filipinacpa - Same tayo ng morale going for 3rd take na rin ako. I'm planning to retake on Oct. 18 which I will call it "IELTS - The Last Stand" lol. Last week I told myself ayaw ko na but knowing na I'm not the only one and there were success stories after their failures. Kaya natin to haha!

    Oh writing bakit ang hirap mo!
    ano yun topic sa writing mo?

    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!

  • lexxuslexxus Mandaluyong
    Posts: 78Member
    Joined: Dec 09, 2013
    @ios_dev - regarding sa effects ng video games. I guess hindi naging error free ang mga sentences ko. Sayang madali pa naman yung topic. Goodluck sa exam!

    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)

  • J_OzJ_Oz Sydney
    Posts: 1,002Member
    Joined: Jun 05, 2014
    I guess this is the right time for me to go over this thread while I'm waiting for the ACS result.

    One thing that I think could help us increase our chances in passing the IELTS, specially the writing and speaking part, is by using/practicing it regularly. While posting in Tagalog is normal here, I think it would be beneficial for everyone if we write our queries and answers in English :)

    Developer Programmer (261312)
    08.25.2014: Completed gathering of documents
    08.29.2014: ACS Skills Assessment
    09.09.2014: ACS Result - OK - Thank you Lord!
    10.18.2014: IELTS IDP Makati
    10.31.2014: IELTS- R:8.5 L:7.5 S:7 W:7 - OBS:7.5) - Thank you Lord!
    02.03.2015: Submitted EOI
    02.26.2015: Received ITA 189
    04.24.2015: Lodged Visa - Day 1
    04.25.2015: Uploaded docs - Day 2
    05.08.2015: Wife NBI Clearance - Day 15 || 05.25.2015: Uploaded NBI Clearance - Day 32
    05.28.2015: Medicals @ SLEC BGC Day 35
    05.30.2015: Medicals Finalised - Day 37
    06.11.2015: CO Allocated - Day 48
    07.02.2015 - Visa Granted! Thank you LORD! Glory to God!
    10.15.2015 - Arrived in SYD - Jer 29:11

  • StidleyfiedStidleyfied Sydney
    Posts: 93Member
    Joined: Feb 11, 2014
    @ios_dev it's ok, just bring your old and new passport. mine dn ganyan when i took ielts
  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    Thanks everyone for your motivations! The most possible time I could be successful in my application will be next year. I will be earning 60 points that time even without getting 7 in all bands of ielts. I hope by that there will be no major changes. I'm quite nervous and scared too. Haha

    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!

  • sarah_lynsarah_lyn North Ryde
    Posts: 153Member
    Joined: Dec 29, 2013
    @chichan thanks! I'm starting to read it na and it's very helpful, salamat ng marami! :)
  • sarah_lynsarah_lyn North Ryde
    Posts: 153Member
    Joined: Dec 29, 2013
    @mlac23 this is my 3rd time na.. yung first time ko prang 1 month lng yta tpos wla akong review center, yung 2nd time - mga 2 weeks lng but with review center.. Tapos prang I realized time tlga ang kulang with my first 2 exams kaya I'll make it mga 2.5 months naman this time.. I'll take my exam on Oct 18.. sana this time oks na..
  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    Anyway, to those who have review materials. May I request to please send it to my email as well. It's [email protected] thank you so much po!!!

    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!

  • ImBImB Melbourne
    Posts: 284Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2013
    @filipinacpa hello :) . Salamat dun sa sinend mong grammar book dati, big help sya. Nag pa remark ka ba? Sayang yung speaking mo, konting konti na lang.

    External Auditor
    October 2013 - IELTS review started
    November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
    February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
    1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
    15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
    18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
    1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
    1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
    12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
    12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
    1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
    5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
    5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
    13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
    17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
    9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
    ................... - Waited for baby to come :)
    17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
    1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
    8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!! :)
    x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
    x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
    x October 2016 - Made Permanent

  • heyits7me_magsheyits7me_mags Imus City
    Posts: 599Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    I've read from someone here mas mataas daw binibigay na rate IELTS components if it wouldn't be taken here or in any country wherein English is not there first language compared when u took IELTS in a country is their first language. How true was that. Hindi ko na Lang maalala kung kung pero nabasa ko talaga. Naiisip ko Lang what if Sa Hongkong mag take? bka magka pag asa Kasi medyo low self esteem SI hubby aftr taking Aug. 16 test date OBS nya pa rin Kasi 6.0. This is his first take after he took twice in 2011. Medyo meron namang improvement Yung 2nd take kya back in 2011. How kayang mas mataas yung binibigay pag country first language ay English pero Cantonese, fokien at mandarin nman Sa Hongkong. I am thinking the possibility Lang nman ang Para Lang to resolve our issue why we could not go EOI apps.

    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.

  • ana_gdelana_gdel Sydney
    Posts: 179Member
    Joined: Jul 28, 2014
    Good luck po to all forumers who will be taking the IELTS Test this coming September 6... May the good Lord bless us all.

    Just had my speaking test this morning at IDP Makati. I am praying for a good score for this band. Next battle will be the LRW test which I will sit this coming Saturday at Dusit Hotel.

    ANZSCO 233211 (Civil Engineer)

    July - Aug 2014 Completed all docs
    Sept. 4, 2014 IELTS Speaking Test - IDP Makati
    Sept. 6, 2014 Sat IELTS Test GT (L, R, W) - Dusit Thani Hotel
    Sept. 15, 2014 Sent CDR to EA via LBC
    Sept. 18, 2014 EA received CDR confirmed thru LBC Tracking
    Sept. 19, 2014 EA charged my Prepaid Card Php35,705 (CDR + Skilled Employment)
    Sept. 19, 2014 Got IELTS Results (L 8.0 R 8.5 W 6.5 S 7.0) ok for EA Assessment, need to re-take though
    Jan. 9 & 10, 2015 IELTS 2nd Take
    Jan. 22, 2015 Asked EA CO for a scanned copy of my outcome letter, Professional Engineer + 3 yrs work experience
    Jan. 23, 2015 IELTS Take 2 Result: L 7.5 R 8.0 S 8.0 W 6.5 (Failed, need to sit IELTS for the 3rd time, will also try remarking)
    Feb. 7, 2015 IELTS Take 3 @ IDP Tagaytay
    Feb. 10, 2015 Submitted IELTS take 2 remarking
    Feb. 13, 2015 Received positive EA result via mail
    Feb. 20, 2015 IELTS Take 3 Result: L 8.5 R 8.5 S 6.5 W 7.0 (Failed Again, will just wait for remarking result)
    March 24, 2015 Got IELTS take 2 remarking result, W 6.5 changed to 7.0 (Glory be to God!)
    March 25, 2015 Submitted EOI (Visa 189)
    May 8, 2015 Received Invitation to Apply
    June 3, 2015 Lodged Visa 189 Application, paid P126,255 thru EON Card
    June 20, 2015 My Medical at Nationwide Health Makati
    June 25, 2015 My Medicals finalized
    July 23, 2015 CO Allocated, requesting medical and docs of hubby and kids (non-migrating dependents)
    Aug 5, 2015 Submitted requested docs thru immiaccount and CO's email
    Aug 15, 2015 Kids' medical at Nationwide
    Aug 18, 2015 Kids' medical finalized
    Aug 19, 2015 Hubby medical at Nationwide
    Aug 25, 2015 Hubby medical finalized
    Aug 31, 2015 Visa Grant
    Oct 29, 2015 Touched down Sydney :-)
    Nov 17, 2015 Day 1 at Casual Job - still on permanent job hunting mode
    Nov 24, 2015 Got a full time job as Learning and Development Officer :) Thank you Lord

  • chollecholle Sydney
    Posts: 403Member
    Joined: Nov 21, 2013
    @heyits7me_mags The exam itself is standardised, so the idea that where you take it matters doesn't seem to make sense to me. Particularly for the Reading and Listening components, the correct answers are fixed. As for Writing and Listening where the scoring might be a bit arbitrary, at the very least onti lang ang difference. Parang sa bar exams. Anyway I'm sure the examiners have a set criteria for scoring. It's really a matter of how well-prepared and confident the test taker is. Kung enrolled siya sa isang review centre dapat may malalim na assessment para pagtuunan ng pansin kung saan siya mahina.

    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 🇦🇺

  • sarah_lynsarah_lyn North Ryde
    Posts: 153Member
    Joined: Dec 29, 2013
    @chichan thanks for sharing this link: http://englishwithphil.ru/1ielts/Ace_The_IELTS.pdf

    very helpful!!! full package! daig pa teachers ko sa review center truly!!! :) Sana ma-hit ko na talaga si GOLDEN 7 this time.. Thanks again!
  • chichanchichan Melbourne
    Posts: 142Member
    Joined: May 12, 2014
    @chichan thanks for sharing this link: http://englishwithphil.ru/1ielts/Ace_The_IELTS.pdf

    very helpful!!! full package! daig pa teachers ko sa review center truly!!! :) Sana ma-hit ko na talaga si GOLDEN 7 this time.. Thanks again!
    @sarah_lyn no prob. yan lang din ginamit ko. naka 7.5 ako :)
    goodluck! kaya mo yan :D

    Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)

    12/05/2014 Started gathering requirements for ACS
    14/06/2014 Submitted ACS skills assessment
    01/07/2014 ACS Result Received: AQF Bachelors Degree with Major in Computing
    1st Job - Insufficient details
    2nd Job - OK
    14/08/2014 IELTS Exam - IDP (Speaking)
    16/08/2014 IELTS Exam - IDP (Listening, Reading, Writing)
    21/08/2014 Appeal to ACS to consider 1st Job Experience
    29/08/2014 Received ACS Result - OK (1st job experience counted), IELTS Result Received - OBS 7.5
    05/09/2014 EOI Submitted
    22/09/2014 Received invitation to lodge visa
    10/11/2014 Lodged Visa 189
    05/12/2014 Medical at St. Lukes BGC
    15/01/2015 Direct Grant
    23/04/2015 Flight to Melbourne

  • buyanyanbuyanyan Singapore
    Posts: 64Member
    Joined: Jan 20, 2014
    @ios_dev kumusta sir, pumayag ba BC kahit may hole yung passport mo, si misis kase magtake sa sept 20, eh renewed na din passport nya pero yung old pa gamit namen nung nagregister kame. Thanks in advance!
  • ios_devios_dev Mandaluyong
    Posts: 138Member
    Joined: Apr 04, 2014
    @ios_dev kumusta sir, pumayag ba BC kahit may hole yung passport mo, si misis kase magtake sa sept 20, eh renewed na din passport nya pero yung old pa gamit namen nung nagregister kame. Thanks in advance!
    Pumayag naman. I called IDP before the exam and they asked me to scan and email them the new passport. Make sure to bring both old and new passports when she goes, para less hassle.

    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!

  • buyanyanbuyanyan Singapore
    Posts: 64Member
    Joined: Jan 20, 2014
    @ios_dev thanks sa info ser! I hope your exam went well. :)
  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    I've read from someone here mas mataas daw binibigay na rate IELTS components if it wouldn't be taken here or in any country wherein English is not there first language compared when u took IELTS in a country is their first language. How true was that. Hindi ko na Lang maalala kung kung pero nabasa ko talaga. Naiisip ko Lang what if Sa Hongkong mag take? bka magka pag asa Kasi medyo low self esteem SI hubby aftr taking Aug. 16 test date OBS nya pa rin Kasi 6.0. This is his first take after he took twice in 2011. Medyo meron namang improvement Yung 2nd take kya back in 2011. How kayang mas mataas yung binibigay pag country first language ay English pero Cantonese, fokien at mandarin nman Sa Hongkong. I am thinking the possibility Lang nman ang Para Lang to resolve our issue why we could not go EOI apps.
    Hi, a friend of mind have experienced this twice. She took IELTS twice in HK and her score is between 6.5 to 8. However, the last time she took it here in Manila for 3 times, her score only ranges from 5 to 7. So now she's thinking of taking it again in HK.

    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!

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @filipinacpa hello :) . Salamat dun sa sinend mong grammar book dati, big help sya. Nag pa remark ka ba? Sayang yung speaking mo, konting konti na lang.
    Hello! Welcome po. Nope I did not. I am sure kasi na there'll be no effect if I will apply for a remarking. In fact, I was expecting a lower score since I really made a mess na. Magiging 7 nalang yan if super bait ng examiner. Imagine only talking for 30 seconds on the 2nd part of the exam. Grabe talaga yun, another lesson learned.

    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!

  • heyits7me_magsheyits7me_mags Imus City
    Posts: 599Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Naitanong ko @filipinacpa Kasi I've read from few formers here meron ganun cases. Kaya I am thinking pag nagsawa na si hubby dito magtake bka try nmin Sa Hongkong nman.

    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.

  • heyits7me_magsheyits7me_mags Imus City
    Posts: 599Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    @cholle, my hubby knew nman his weakness in IELTS that's why he focused on those areas. Lately nga tamad na sya um-attend Sa review center.

    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.

  • heyits7me_magsheyits7me_mags Imus City
    Posts: 599Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Last test date he took IELTS. He was expecting some changes he'll get a much higher score in any of components but he does not and the score stays the same that's why he wants to take a while muna before he would follow another test,

    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.

  • ImBImB Melbourne
    Posts: 284Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2013
    @filipinacpa hello :) . Salamat dun sa sinend mong grammar book dati, big help sya. Nag pa remark ka ba? Sayang yung speaking mo, konting konti na lang.
    Hello! Welcome po. Nope I did not. I am sure kasi na there'll be no effect if I will apply for a remarking. In fact, I was expecting a lower score since I really made a mess na. Magiging 7 nalang yan if super bait ng examiner. Imagine only talking for 30 seconds on the 2nd part of the exam. Grabe talaga yun, another lesson learned.
    Whew, grabe pala yung speaking mo 30 seconds lang compared dun sa required na 2 mins. Baka nabigla ka sa topic at na mental block?

    External Auditor
    October 2013 - IELTS review started
    November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
    February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
    1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
    15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
    18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
    1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
    1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
    12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
    12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
    1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
    5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
    5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
    13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
    17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
    9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
    ................... - Waited for baby to come :)
    17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
    1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
    8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!! :)
    x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
    x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
    x October 2016 - Made Permanent

  • ImBImB Melbourne
    Posts: 284Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2013
    @filipinacpa, ganyan din pala ko nung 2nd take ko, siguro 1 min pa lang tapos na ko magsalita pero ang bait nung examiner ko, puting babae, pretty pa hehehe. Nung tapos na 1 min ko na realise na dami pa oras tapos tinulungan nya ko, nag tanong sya kung hindi ko ba pinost sa social media ung picture nung suot ko tapos ayun na tuloy tuloy na, nagkaroon ako idea.

    Yung topic ko kasi eh recent outift na sinuot ko sa isang gathering tapos expound mo na...

    External Auditor
    October 2013 - IELTS review started
    November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
    February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
    1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
    15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
    18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
    1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
    1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
    12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
    12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
    1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
    5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
    5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
    13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
    17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
    9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
    ................... - Waited for baby to come :)
    17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
    1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
    8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!! :)
    x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
    x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
    x October 2016 - Made Permanent

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