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  • janinleejaninlee Sydney
    Posts: 289Member
    Joined: Oct 10, 2013
    Had my ielts earlier today.. Di ko natapos task 1 in academic writing.. 13 minutes na lang natira nung inumpisahan ko ang task 1.. Bahala na si God..

    SVP Subclass 573 with dependent
    January 2014- arrived Australia
    March 2014- Classes start
    December 2015- finished uni.
    December 2015- Lodged subclass 485 visa, Medical exams cleared.
    February 2016- 485 Visa Granted
    March 2016- skills assessment application submitted
    May 4 2016- positive skills assessment
    May 16 2016- Lodged EOI (60 points)
    May 24 2016- ITA subclass 189
    June 4 2016- lodged subclass 189
    June 14 2016- CO allocation (team Adelaide)
    ***********waiting for the golden GRANT*********

    To God be the glory!!

  • SGtoAUSGtoAU hervey Bay
    Posts: 215Member
    Joined: Feb 08, 2015
    Goodluck po sa lahat ng mag tetake ng exam. yung husband ko po ang magtetake and plan namen i register sya this april. i am going to help him with the review. Enough preparation na po kaya ang one month (1 hour review everyday). Thanks po

    I am happy to help If you need a mortgage broker. Email - [email protected] / www.mortgagealley.com.au

    ****Timeline
    Anszco Code: Construction Project Manager 133111
    28 Oct 17: IELTS test
    15 Apr 18: Skills Assessment Submitted (Vetassess)
    24 May 18: Positive Assessment received from Vetassess
    23 Jul 18: Lodged EOI for Subclass 489 QLD
    28 Aug 18: Received pre-invite from QLD
    04 Sep 18: Submitted all documents to QLD
    12 Sep 18: Received approval from QLD and invitation to apply
    17 Sep 18: Visa lodge
    22 Dec 18: Direct grant 12 Sep 18: Received approval from QLD and invitation to apply
    17 Sep 18: Visa lodge
    22 Dec 18: Direct grant
    01 Aug 2021: Applied for 887 visa
    Currently Waiting for PR grant

  • taztaz Adelaide
    Posts: 17Member
    Joined: Nov 21, 2014
    For those reviewing, u can find good reads here, really helpful tips too!;)
    http://www.engvid.com/
    GoodluckIELTS.com
  • mistaken_identity_02mistaken_identity_02 Singapore
    Posts: 14Member
    Joined: Aug 07, 2014
    @SGtoAU Hello Po, Opinion ko lang pag self-review kailangan 2-3 hours a day. at least po mga 6 weeks practice. pag 1 month preparation mas maganda mag review. pero kung ok yong background ni Sir sa english at madali nya makuha yong technic sa listening, reading at Essay writing, baka kayanin.
  • sonsi_03sonsi_03 Sydney
    Posts: 1,084Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2013
    bukod pa sa iintindihin po natin ang slang nila pagdating ninyo dito. it takes time a bit mateys.

    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 OZ kana pala bro. Kelan kaya namin maramdaman ang biyaya mo jan? Haha. Anyway, happy for you. Ako naman mejo tinatamad at di alam kung san sisimulan ang pagreready sa exam. PTE ang balak ko itake ngayon. :/ Hayahay.

    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
    @sonsi_03 OZ kana pala bro. Kelan kaya namin maramdaman ang biyaya mo jan? Haha. Anyway, happy for you. Ako naman mejo tinatamad at di alam kung san sisimulan ang pagreready sa exam. PTE ang balak ko itake ngayon. :/ Hayahay.
    thanks kamusta na? anu yung PTE? september last year pa kami nakapunta dito awa ng diyos. basta wag lang mawawalan ng pag asa. tuloy tuloy lang magkikita kita din tayo dito. Goodluck!

    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/

  • SGtoAUSGtoAU hervey Bay
    Posts: 215Member
    Joined: Feb 08, 2015
    @SGtoAU Hello Po, Opinion ko lang pag self-review kailangan 2-3 hours a day. at least po mga 6 weeks practice. pag 1 month preparation mas maganda mag review. pero kung ok yong background ni Sir sa english at madali nya makuha yong technic sa listening, reading at Essay writing, baka kayanin.
    Thanks po! Naka register na sya for ielts around end of april so we have 2 months to prepare. Problem lang is un speaking exam nya na schedule namen ng May 3, Sunday. Nakalimutan namen na laban ni Pacquiao yun hehehe :) :) :)

    I am happy to help If you need a mortgage broker. Email - [email protected] / www.mortgagealley.com.au

    ****Timeline
    Anszco Code: Construction Project Manager 133111
    28 Oct 17: IELTS test
    15 Apr 18: Skills Assessment Submitted (Vetassess)
    24 May 18: Positive Assessment received from Vetassess
    23 Jul 18: Lodged EOI for Subclass 489 QLD
    28 Aug 18: Received pre-invite from QLD
    04 Sep 18: Submitted all documents to QLD
    12 Sep 18: Received approval from QLD and invitation to apply
    17 Sep 18: Visa lodge
    22 Dec 18: Direct grant 12 Sep 18: Received approval from QLD and invitation to apply
    17 Sep 18: Visa lodge
    22 Dec 18: Direct grant
    01 Aug 2021: Applied for 887 visa
    Currently Waiting for PR grant

  • bait0211bait0211 Melbourne
    Posts: 550Member
    Joined: Apr 16, 2013
    edited March 2015
    @SGtoAU: hi there! sa SG ba kayo? nagreview center ba si hubby mo? Meron ka bang alam na review center na medyo mura dito? I wanted to enrol na sana kasi twice na akong sablay. And gusto ko yung speaking ko ang maimprove. thanks!

    ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
    06.20.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 8; W-7; L- 6.5; S - 6.0)
    09.30.2014 - sent CDR to EA through Singpost
    10.03.2014 - EA received the documents
    12.29.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 6.5; W-6.5; L- 8.5; S - 6.5)
    2.12.2015 - received mail from EA dated 2.5.2015 (positive outcome)
    2.13.2015 - submitted EOI (Visa 190 NSW)
    6.3.2015 - PTE Academic exam (failed)
    7.6.2015 - revised EOI (Visa 190 SA)
    7.14.2015 - PTE Academic (passed - thank u LORD!)
    7.17.2015 - PTE (L 83, R 71, S 65, W 79) - submitted new EOI for Visa 189 (65 points)
    8.3.2015 - Received invite to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) (Permanent) visa application
    8.13.2015 - Lodged Visa Application
    8.17.2015 - SPC Application
    9.3.2015 - NBI
    9.8.2015 - Uploaded SPC and NBI and pictures
    10.6.2015 - Uploaded Form 80
    10.7.2015 - Medical results finalized. All cleared. Thank you Lord!
    10.9.2015 - CO requested for Form 80 for dependent
    10.22.2015 - Golden Email received. Thank you Lord for the VISA grant
    4.11.2016 - Big MOVE to Melbourne
    4.18.2016 - Hubby got a job (Thank you Lord!)
    8.25.2016 - Started looking for a job (If God's will He will provide in the right time)


           PRAY, HOPE & DON't WORRY... :-) PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE
    
  • SGtoAUSGtoAU hervey Bay
    Posts: 215Member
    Joined: Feb 08, 2015
    @SGtoAU: hi there! sa SG ba kayo? nagreview center ba si hubby mo? Meron ka bang alam na review center na medyo mura dito? I wanted to enrol na sana kasi twice na akong sablay. And gusto ko yung speaking ko ang maimprove. thanks!
    Yes sa sg po kame! Mag rereview si hubby sa review center ko lol. Self-review lang po kame :)

    I am happy to help If you need a mortgage broker. Email - [email protected] / www.mortgagealley.com.au

    ****Timeline
    Anszco Code: Construction Project Manager 133111
    28 Oct 17: IELTS test
    15 Apr 18: Skills Assessment Submitted (Vetassess)
    24 May 18: Positive Assessment received from Vetassess
    23 Jul 18: Lodged EOI for Subclass 489 QLD
    28 Aug 18: Received pre-invite from QLD
    04 Sep 18: Submitted all documents to QLD
    12 Sep 18: Received approval from QLD and invitation to apply
    17 Sep 18: Visa lodge
    22 Dec 18: Direct grant 12 Sep 18: Received approval from QLD and invitation to apply
    17 Sep 18: Visa lodge
    22 Dec 18: Direct grant
    01 Aug 2021: Applied for 887 visa
    Currently Waiting for PR grant

  • thegreatiam15thegreatiam15 Sydney
    Posts: 799Member
    Joined: Jan 07, 2014
    @SGtoAU Hello Po, Opinion ko lang pag self-review kailangan 2-3 hours a day. at least po mga 6 weeks practice. pag 1 month preparation mas maganda mag review. pero kung ok yong background ni Sir sa english at madali nya makuha yong technic sa listening, reading at Essay writing, baka kayanin.
    Thanks po! Naka register na sya for ielts around end of april so we have 2 months to prepare. Problem lang is un speaking exam nya na schedule namen ng May 3, Sunday. Nakalimutan namen na laban ni Pacquiao yun hehehe :) :) :)
    I think tama lang ang timing nyo importante kundisyon nang individual bago magexam so resting for a day and temporarily erase the thought of the day of exam is a must.

    Consider these factors which i think may greatly affect your performance especially people taking the exam in the morning:

    eating breakfast
    proper sleep probably around 8pm to 10pm dapat tulog na kayo for optimum performance
    drink water first thing in the morning before any other drinks
    proper clothing e.g. jacket or naka pantalon kayo at socks na makapal para maiwasan ang shivering while taking the exam. basically keeping yourself warm parang magoolympics!

    listen to music on your way to the exam center take it as a grain of salt gawin nyong mantra to importante masaya kayo papasok sa exam para makalimutan ang kaba

    hehe share ko lang to kasi eto yung mga kababalaghang pinagagawa ko and it turned out okay for me way too okay for me hehehe

    I haven't lost everything except my mind...

  • SGtoAUSGtoAU hervey Bay
    Posts: 215Member
    Joined: Feb 08, 2015
    ^ thanks po sa tips! may I know ano po ang nakuha ninyo na scores ? :)

    I am happy to help If you need a mortgage broker. Email - [email protected] / www.mortgagealley.com.au

    ****Timeline
    Anszco Code: Construction Project Manager 133111
    28 Oct 17: IELTS test
    15 Apr 18: Skills Assessment Submitted (Vetassess)
    24 May 18: Positive Assessment received from Vetassess
    23 Jul 18: Lodged EOI for Subclass 489 QLD
    28 Aug 18: Received pre-invite from QLD
    04 Sep 18: Submitted all documents to QLD
    12 Sep 18: Received approval from QLD and invitation to apply
    17 Sep 18: Visa lodge
    22 Dec 18: Direct grant 12 Sep 18: Received approval from QLD and invitation to apply
    17 Sep 18: Visa lodge
    22 Dec 18: Direct grant
    01 Aug 2021: Applied for 887 visa
    Currently Waiting for PR grant

  • thegreatiam15thegreatiam15 Sydney
    Posts: 799Member
    Joined: Jan 07, 2014
    edited March 2015
    ^ thanks po sa tips! may I know ano po ang nakuha ninyo na scores ? :)
    naka apat na take ako

    sabihin nalang po natin na nakuha ko na yung desired scores at more than pa sa ineexpect ko.

    btw yung Listening at Speaking ko wala ako maiaadvise kasi nagcallcenter ako before for 2 years.

    LISTENING siguro eto lang : be prepared to focus on listening at wag kayo magiisip in tagalog or nang kung ano ano pa practicin nyo yung tipong naiisolate nyo yung sarili ninyo from outside distraction, uminum kayo sa mga english sports bar at mangausap nang random foreigners kahit magkautal utal kayo sa alak at beer walang utal utal! >> hehe optional lang to.

    manuod kayo nang aussie films e.g. wolfe creek 1-2 at kung ano anong western films siguruhin ninyong maiintindihan ninyo sinasabi nila nang walang subtitle.

    SPEAKING - practice lang magsalita kahit magmukhang tanga minsan. madalas mukhang tanga talaga pero know this sa country na pupuntahan ninyo is english ang lengwahe so better suck it up or not deal with it, up to you.

    reading = practice nyo academic 100% proven significantly will improve your scores under 5, 10, 15, 25 TIME pressure in minutes yan yung interval strikto dapat ang oras consider ninyo na fail kayo sa exam kapag dinaya nyo at hindi nyo nasunod ung oras na inalot nyo sa sarili ninyo, bakit? sa tunay na exam hindi nyo nakikita oras maliban sa malaking wall clock.

    once hindi ninyo nafollow ang striktong oras at nagcheck na kayo answers at mali mali ulitin nyo yung buong proseso from listening to reading para maimprove concentration ninyo hanggang makamove on kayo sa writing to speaking. i know overly tedious to pero kinonsider ko sarili as no genius pagdating sa english kaya siguro nagset ako nang conditions na sobrang hirap sa sarili ko para maipush ko at ika nga sa paboritong cartoons ko

    "magsupersaiyan ako" hoho

    writing = bbc, english news papers, (no yahoo news), simon ideas for topics, 2 hours lunchbreak review, 2 hours evening review, hanap kayo nang native english speaker to check yung writing composition ninyo, make sure na kaya nyo ibreak yung cycle nang style ninyo kung hindi nagwowork last time iba naman approach

    hindi necessary na gawin nyo yung normal na paraphrasing at firstly secondly thirdly minsan nakakairita pakinggan yun yung last writing exam ko brineak ko yung norm at nagsulat ako ayon sa dikta nang "puso" ko hehe hindi ko ginamit yan pero nakakuha ako mataas.

    ito na siguro pinaka best way na kaya ko iambag sa community na ito : )

    btw, GENERAL yung tinake kong exam

    so ibebreak down in summary ko:

    READING = academic practice dapat
    WRITING = both kung kaya
    SPEAKING = parehas lang pero make sure up to date kayo sa current events nang today's world
    LISTENING = films more films, (sinuggest ko to kasi gusto ko yung learning curve ninyong lahat is maging enjoyable as possible at hindi kayo mapressure)

    pasensya na po sa mahabang post pero take time to read baka makatulong

    I haven't lost everything except my mind...

  • thegreatiam15thegreatiam15 Sydney
    Posts: 799Member
    Joined: Jan 07, 2014
    i think most of the exam takers kabisado na ninyo yung flow nung exam so kahit anong klase pa nang practice gawin ninyo magiging redundant na kasi alam nyo na pattern nang exam, approach na babaguhin ninyo para iimprove yung concentration ninyo yan yung shinare ko. Lalo na sa mga ehem nakarame na tulad ko HEHE : )

    I haven't lost everything except my mind...

  • lexxuslexxus Mandaluyong
    Posts: 78Member
    Joined: Dec 09, 2013
    Hi guys, after few months of break sa ielts since I failed my last two exams I am trying to retake again. Last August my scores are L=8, R=7.5, S= 7, W = 6 which I failed badly sa writing. I hope someone could help me review my writing. Thanks!

    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)

  • nerdy_98nerdy_98 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Mar 03, 2015
    @janinlee hello po . san po kayo mam nag exam nang ielts? sa BC po ba? exam ko na din kasi sa march 14, and actually kinakabahan ako at walang bilib sa sarili kasi mahina talaga ako sa english. mam would you mind , kung pwede mo ishare po ung mga tanong sayo sa speaking? acad po ba ang kinuha mo? ty po
  • nerdy_98nerdy_98 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Mar 03, 2015
    salamt nga pala sa forum na ito . :)
  • nerdy_98nerdy_98 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Mar 03, 2015
    @janinlee hello po . san po kayo mam nag exam nang ielts? sa BC po ba? exam ko na din kasi sa march 14, and actually kinakabahan ako at walang bilib sa sarili kasi mahina talaga ako sa english. mam would you mind , kung pwede mo ishare po ung mga tanong sayo sa speaking? acad po ba ang kinuha mo? ty po
  • nerdy_98nerdy_98 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Mar 03, 2015
    salamt nga pala sa forum na ito . :)
  • nedznedz Singapore
    Posts: 204Member
    Joined: Mar 06, 2015
    @bait0211 try mo sa British Council Singapore. Meron silang IELTS Express review.

    Best Regards,
    Nedz

    Occupation - Accountant
    March 2014 - Decided to move on
    Oct 2014 to - 4 attempts in ELTS
    April 2015
    July 2015 - PTE L-86 R-81 W-90 S-90
    Nov 2015 - CPAA Positive Qualification/Skilled Employment Assessment
    04 Dec 2015 - EOI 189 ( 70 pts)
    05 Dec 2015 - EOI 190 ( 70+5 pts )
    11 Dec 2015 - Received NSW Invitation for Nomination
    14 Dec 2015 - Lodged Application for Nomination
    21 Jan 2015 - Received ITA 189 ( did not pursue cos may mali sa EOI ko)
    25 Jan 2016 - Nomination approval / ITA 190
    08 Mar 2016 - Lodged 190 visa (Frontloaded medical, NBI, SG COC, F80)
    04 April 2016 - Visa grant/DG
    24 Feb 2017 - IED
    Jan 2017 - Big Move

    "Believe you can and you're half way there."

  • bait0211bait0211 Melbourne
    Posts: 550Member
    Joined: Apr 16, 2013
    @nedz: need ba magpabook muna ng IELTS exam bago magregister don? do you have any idea how much yung express review? sa IDP dati parang meron din e nasa 300 + ata. kaso parang mas gusto ko magBC next retake if ever. thanks!

    ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
    06.20.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 8; W-7; L- 6.5; S - 6.0)
    09.30.2014 - sent CDR to EA through Singpost
    10.03.2014 - EA received the documents
    12.29.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 6.5; W-6.5; L- 8.5; S - 6.5)
    2.12.2015 - received mail from EA dated 2.5.2015 (positive outcome)
    2.13.2015 - submitted EOI (Visa 190 NSW)
    6.3.2015 - PTE Academic exam (failed)
    7.6.2015 - revised EOI (Visa 190 SA)
    7.14.2015 - PTE Academic (passed - thank u LORD!)
    7.17.2015 - PTE (L 83, R 71, S 65, W 79) - submitted new EOI for Visa 189 (65 points)
    8.3.2015 - Received invite to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) (Permanent) visa application
    8.13.2015 - Lodged Visa Application
    8.17.2015 - SPC Application
    9.3.2015 - NBI
    9.8.2015 - Uploaded SPC and NBI and pictures
    10.6.2015 - Uploaded Form 80
    10.7.2015 - Medical results finalized. All cleared. Thank you Lord!
    10.9.2015 - CO requested for Form 80 for dependent
    10.22.2015 - Golden Email received. Thank you Lord for the VISA grant
    4.11.2016 - Big MOVE to Melbourne
    4.18.2016 - Hubby got a job (Thank you Lord!)
    8.25.2016 - Started looking for a job (If God's will He will provide in the right time)


           PRAY, HOPE & DON't WORRY... :-) PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE
    
  • nedznedz Singapore
    Posts: 204Member
    Joined: Mar 06, 2015
    edited March 2015
    @bait0211 di namn need na magregister ka ng IELTS exam. Depende sayo kung kelan mo gusto itake yung exam. I took the course last year S$545 yung fee. 4 Sundays 9am to 1pm sa Toa Payoh.

    Best Regards,
    Nedz

    Occupation - Accountant
    March 2014 - Decided to move on
    Oct 2014 to - 4 attempts in ELTS
    April 2015
    July 2015 - PTE L-86 R-81 W-90 S-90
    Nov 2015 - CPAA Positive Qualification/Skilled Employment Assessment
    04 Dec 2015 - EOI 189 ( 70 pts)
    05 Dec 2015 - EOI 190 ( 70+5 pts )
    11 Dec 2015 - Received NSW Invitation for Nomination
    14 Dec 2015 - Lodged Application for Nomination
    21 Jan 2015 - Received ITA 189 ( did not pursue cos may mali sa EOI ko)
    25 Jan 2016 - Nomination approval / ITA 190
    08 Mar 2016 - Lodged 190 visa (Frontloaded medical, NBI, SG COC, F80)
    04 April 2016 - Visa grant/DG
    24 Feb 2017 - IED
    Jan 2017 - Big Move

    "Believe you can and you're half way there."

  • bait0211bait0211 Melbourne
    Posts: 550Member
    Joined: Apr 16, 2013
    @nedz: ok yun a. sige sige icheck ko yan. thanks much!

    ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
    06.20.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 8; W-7; L- 6.5; S - 6.0)
    09.30.2014 - sent CDR to EA through Singpost
    10.03.2014 - EA received the documents
    12.29.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 6.5; W-6.5; L- 8.5; S - 6.5)
    2.12.2015 - received mail from EA dated 2.5.2015 (positive outcome)
    2.13.2015 - submitted EOI (Visa 190 NSW)
    6.3.2015 - PTE Academic exam (failed)
    7.6.2015 - revised EOI (Visa 190 SA)
    7.14.2015 - PTE Academic (passed - thank u LORD!)
    7.17.2015 - PTE (L 83, R 71, S 65, W 79) - submitted new EOI for Visa 189 (65 points)
    8.3.2015 - Received invite to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) (Permanent) visa application
    8.13.2015 - Lodged Visa Application
    8.17.2015 - SPC Application
    9.3.2015 - NBI
    9.8.2015 - Uploaded SPC and NBI and pictures
    10.6.2015 - Uploaded Form 80
    10.7.2015 - Medical results finalized. All cleared. Thank you Lord!
    10.9.2015 - CO requested for Form 80 for dependent
    10.22.2015 - Golden Email received. Thank you Lord for the VISA grant
    4.11.2016 - Big MOVE to Melbourne
    4.18.2016 - Hubby got a job (Thank you Lord!)
    8.25.2016 - Started looking for a job (If God's will He will provide in the right time)


           PRAY, HOPE & DON't WORRY... :-) PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE
    
  • karl_amogawinkarl_amogawin Sydney
    Posts: 306Member
    Joined: Aug 24, 2013
    after 8 times of taking.. eto na po! !
    Listening: 7.5
    Reading: 8.0
    Writing: 7.0
    Speaking: 7.5
    Overall: 7.5

    I can now submit my 189 visa application with 65 pts! TO GOD BE THE GLORY. advice lang sa mga lagi mey sabit, ibahin nyo approach nyo sa pagpractice. and mantra ko, kung kaya ng iba, bakit hindi natin kaya..

    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

  • sonsi_03sonsi_03 Sydney
    Posts: 1,084Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2013
    after 8 times of taking.. eto na po! !
    Listening: 7.5
    Reading: 8.0
    Writing: 7.0
    Speaking: 7.5
    Overall: 7.5

    I can now submit my 189 visa application with 65 pts! TO GOD BE THE GLORY. advice lang sa mga lagi mey sabit, ibahin nyo approach nyo sa pagpractice. and mantra ko, kung kaya ng iba, bakit hindi natin kaya..
    congrats pre! all the best!

    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/

  • karl_amogawinkarl_amogawin Sydney
    Posts: 306Member
    Joined: Aug 24, 2013
    @sonsi_03 salamat bro! :) at last talaga! :)

    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

  • cvetu2004cvetu2004 North Ryde
    Posts: 181Member
    Joined: Aug 27, 2013
    Sigh of relief! Good Job, EOI na agad.

    Oct 25, 2013: IELTS GT Exam results - Competent
    April 30, 2014: EA Skills Letter received - IE 233511
    Oct 22, 2014: NSW confirmed my application was received in
    their system. SRN 1858 & 1867.
    Jan 12, 2015: Received NSW SS approval. Thank you Lord!
    Jan 12, 2015: Received Invitation to lodge Visa Subclass 190
    from DIBP. Thank you Lord!
    Jan 16, 2015: Lodged Visa Subclass 190 application (Family of 4)
    Visa fee charged to my credit card.
    Feb 20, 2015: CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team5),
    requested for Form 80.
    Mar 03, 2015: Visa Grant. Thank you Lord!!!
    Aug 28, 2015: Last working day as Senior SQE.
    Sept 27,2015: Big Move to NSW Australia.
    Jan 11, 2016: Started working as SQE in ResMed.

  • chu_sechu_se Melbourne
    Posts: 433Member
    Joined: Jun 06, 2013
    sis..kumusta na?....cheer up jn!...huwag mwalan pag asa...go lng ng go....kaya mo jan,>.aja! aja!
    @sonsi_03 OZ kana pala bro. Kelan kaya namin maramdaman ang biyaya mo jan? Haha. Anyway, happy for you. Ako naman mejo tinatamad at di alam kung san sisimulan ang pagreready sa exam. PTE ang balak ko itake ngayon. :/ Hayahay.
  • karl_amogawinkarl_amogawin Sydney
    Posts: 306Member
    Joined: Aug 24, 2013
    @cvetu2004 salamat bro! sa wakas haha

    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

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @chu_se eto sis struggling pa rin sa english exam. may alternatives na aside from ielts so parang gusto ko itry si pte academic. ibang iba ang approach niya compared kay ielts. computer-based and within 24 hours to 5 days kuha na agad ang result. Infairness, nabuhayan ako lalo ng loob ng makita ko scores ni karl!!

    @karl_amogawin congrats bro!! ako nalang ata napag iwanan sa batch natin.. hahaha

    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!

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