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@ lock_code2004./ @hotshot/@LokiJr : I agree that BC can provide the necessary techniques and they offer more advice than tutorial, aside from being expensive. Anyway practice is still the key and these review centre/tutorial will help boost the chance of passing.
Still up to us to "roll-over" the stones
Thanks again for the advice.
engr_boySydney Posts: 293Member Joined: Jan 08, 2012
edited September 2012
(2) It doesn't mean naman cguro diba na if you took another exam ma nullify or not usable na ang previous records mo - i.e. in our case, valid pa naman cguro yung 1st diba?
Appreciate any insights!
Thanks
yan din ang napag-isip isip ko if ever i retake the IELTS.
Additional TIPS na napulot ko sa internet.
Listening - pagnakaiwan kayo (skips an answer). hayaan nyo na. dahil tuloy-tuloy ang taped voice. masisira ang focus nyo at baka-makababa pa ng score ninyo. balikan nyo na lang pag-maglilipat na ng sagot.
Reading - basahin at intindihin ang gist ng reading material. skim over it or speed read as they say it. makukuha nyo naman ang sagot sa ganitong paraan. madalas kasi ang daming palabok nun binabasa nyo di naman kasama sa tinatanong.
Writing - don't go overboard. a few words beyond the 200-word and 400-word essays. (tama nga ba? yung dami ng words) is ok. the more you write, the bigger the chances of making errors, avoid slang (use aren't or are not and not ain't) and please do check your spelling, sentence construct (IE. verb-noun agreement, tenses, apostrophes, etc.) like yung your or you're. things like that.
Speaking - favorite ng karamihan (lunok) part. heheh. (i hated it too). think about the interviewer's question. ok lang i-parepeat ang question kung di naintidihan kesa sumagot tapos ang layo naman sa tinatanong nya, sablay ang dating. wag mag-saulo ng scripted na answers kasi pag-nagpress-on ang interviewer doon sa sagot mo at nawala bigla ang eloquence mo at ang mala-Miriam Defensor highfalutin ek-ek mo eh obvious na kabisote ka. Be truthful sa sagot. hindi ito job interview. you are there to be assessed on your english language competency. kaya wag puro positive ang sagot. yung totoo lang sa kalooban nyo (IE. interviewer: why do you want to migrate to australia? interviewee: i wanted to get away from a hyper-materialistic asian society that is severely lacking in work-life balance and subtly treats its migrant workers like a trading commodity)
offtopic: yung interviewer ko, kamukha ni scarlet johansson. nakakasira ng concentration. napa-wtf? ako nun nakita ko. hahaha. #-o =P~ :x >:D<
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07.01.12 - IELTS - British Council - L8.5 R7.0 W9.0 S7.5 OBS 8.0
15.12.13 - Invited for 189 (Skilled Independent) Visa
25.12.13 - Lodged 189 Visa
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27.10.14 - Initial Entry (Perth)
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25.09.19 - Applied 309/100 Partner Visa for wife
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Tanong lang po kung meron nba sa inyo ngparemark ng IELTS? Got my result at ang baba ng score ko sa writing 5.5. I am confident na nakagawa naman ako ng letter at maayos na essay ang problema nung sinulat ko yung Task 1, I used page 1 and 4 (2 and 3 blank page) ng answer sheet. Na realize ko lang yung pagkakamali ko nung magsusulat nako for Task 2. Nagtanong ako sa usher what to do kc mauubos oras ko kapag inulit kong sulatin. Binigyan ako ng another answer sheet for Task 2 and I wrote my essay in page 3and4 (page 1 and 2 blank). Sa tingin nyo ba reason ito for me to get lower score? Or possible that one of my answer sheet ay hindi nabasa? Advisable ba ito for remarking? Sna may mkapag advise. Thank you.
Aug 23, 2012 - Skill Assessment submission to ACS
Sep 11, 2012 - 1st IELTS result fail, retake!
Sep 25, 2012 - ACS Assessment Positive
Oct 30, 2012 - 2nd IELTS result fail, I won't give up!
Nov 1, 2012 - Submitted SA SS and EOI (190)
Dec 13, 2012 -3rd IELTS result L&S=7.5 R=9.0 W=7.0 Thank youuuuu Lord!
Dec 13, 2012 - Updated EOI (included 189)
Dec 17, 2012 - Received 189 invitation from DIAC
Dec 19, 2012 - Lodge 189 & received DIAC ack
Jan 12, 2013 - Medicals uploaded according to SATA
Feb 28, 2013 - CO Allocated, Team 6 (AC)
Mar 13, 2013 - SG PCC Uploaded
May 9, 2013 - VISA Grant, 12-Jan-2014 IED
Oct 16, 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Nov 11, 2013 - 1st day @ work
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@RobertSG, ako din negative ang results nang IELTS. kailangan ko mag retake.
By the way, tanong ko lang po sa mga nakaka-alam. Bakit po ba iba yung IELTS requirements na mga states vs sa DIAC. For e.g sa SA State Sponsorship naka lagay dun 6.5 IELTS requirements lang. Tapos sa DIAC 7. Alin po ba susundin?
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3 Oct 2012 - ACS Positive Assessment, Associate Degree
13 Oct 2012 - IELTS (IDP JB L-6.5,R-7.5,W-7.0,S-7.5)
22 Apr 2013 - Submitted EOI Visa 489-60pts
03 Sep 2013 - Applied SA SS for visa 489
26 Sep 2013 - SA SS approved and Invitation to lodge received
17 Oct 2013 - Lodged 489 Visa, Uploading docs
17 Oct 2013 - NBI Fingerprinting appt
25 Oct 2013 - SG COC appl
02 Nov 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
12 Nov 2013 - CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 6 (CO requested for my eMedical, Form 80, SG COC)
13 Nov 2013 - Medical exam (Point Medical Paragaon SG)
15 Nov 2013 - Collected and uploaded SG COC
17 Nov 2013 - Uploaded Form 80 and 1022
29 Nov 2013- Visa Granted IED 14/11/2014
25 June 2014 - Arrived in Sydney
1 July 2014 - Arrived in Adelaide
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lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
@RobertSG, ako din negative ang results nang IELTS. kailangan ko mag retake.
By the way, tanong ko lang po sa mga nakaka-alam. Bakit po ba iba yung IELTS requirements na mga states vs sa DIAC. For e.g sa SA State Sponsorship naka lagay dun 6.5 IELTS requirements lang. Tapos sa DIAC 7. Alin po ba susundin?
yes.. its quite confusing.. but still you need to consider the different requirements of the following: 1) your assessing authority... 2) State Sponsorship 3) DIAC's minimum requirement is 6 which is equal to 0 pts..
so in the end, kailangan mo masatisfy lahat yan.. and ofcourse consider your total DIAC's points.. kung aabot ka ba ng total 60 pts.. remember with SkillSelect, mas mataas na EOI points, mas mabalis ma-invite.. so try to get the highest score as possible..
Goodluck..
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
@Isyut Baka nga mgretake nalang din ako kc 6weeks din aabutin kapag nagparemark. Ska baka tumuntong pa ng 8 ang score (asa haha) Kelan ka mgreretake? Try ko kung aabot pako sa Sept 22 na sched. Ang sakit sa bulsa pero kaya natin to.
Aug 23, 2012 - Skill Assessment submission to ACS
Sep 11, 2012 - 1st IELTS result fail, retake!
Sep 25, 2012 - ACS Assessment Positive
Oct 30, 2012 - 2nd IELTS result fail, I won't give up!
Nov 1, 2012 - Submitted SA SS and EOI (190)
Dec 13, 2012 -3rd IELTS result L&S=7.5 R=9.0 W=7.0 Thank youuuuu Lord!
Dec 13, 2012 - Updated EOI (included 189)
Dec 17, 2012 - Received 189 invitation from DIAC
Dec 19, 2012 - Lodge 189 & received DIAC ack
Jan 12, 2013 - Medicals uploaded according to SATA
Feb 28, 2013 - CO Allocated, Team 6 (AC)
Mar 13, 2013 - SG PCC Uploaded
May 9, 2013 - VISA Grant, 12-Jan-2014 IED
Oct 16, 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Nov 11, 2013 - 1st day @ work
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paris_hiponSydney Posts: 204Member Joined: Aug 06, 2012
The ielts requirement you need to follow is the one from diac. If kulang ka sa points then need mo 7 bands in all para me 10 points ka. If need mo 20 points you need 8 in all bands sa ielts. Then for your state sponsorship, if 6.5 and requirement you can pass an ielts w a 6.5 band on it. Pero pag magpapasa kana ng ielts sa diac and you need points for yer ielts para pasok sa 60 point requirement, then you need to pass an ielts w a 7 in all band on it if not, rejected ang visa application mo due to lack of points.
From my experience, my state sponsor required only a 6.5 in all band in ielts so I was able to give them my 1st ielts test. However while waiting for my state sponsorship approval which normally takes 1 month, I was taking my 3rd and 4th ielts at the same time since I need to claim 10 points for my ielts so i can pass the 65 point mark. Aun after 7plus in all na ielts ko. So after I receive my state sponsorship, I got also my passed ielts test result so I was able to use it to apply the 176 visa.
@RobertSG, ako din negative ang results nang IELTS. kailangan ko mag retake.
By the way, tanong ko lang po sa mga nakaka-alam. Bakit po ba iba yung IELTS requirements na mga states vs sa DIAC. For e.g sa SA State Sponsorship naka lagay dun 6.5 IELTS requirements lang. Tapos sa DIAC 7. Alin po ba susundin?
21.jan.12 - Vetasses Positive
16.may.12 - 4th Ielts - IDP - L8.5 R7.5 W7.0 S7.5 = 7.5 - Pass
15.june.12 - State sponsorship Approved
19.june.12 - 176 Visa applied at DIAC
20.july.2012 - Singapore & Phi. Police checks finalised
17.aug.2012 - VISA GRANT
29.sept.2012 - Landed Sydney Alone! @_@ #$%&*#$^$
@paris_hipon ganun po ba? Salamat po sa input I guess I need to retake. @robertsg retake nga ako pero di pa siguro sa sept 22. Antayin ko nalang muna ang ACS result. Sana positive ang ACS ko.
Occupation: 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
3 Oct 2012 - ACS Positive Assessment, Associate Degree
13 Oct 2012 - IELTS (IDP JB L-6.5,R-7.5,W-7.0,S-7.5)
22 Apr 2013 - Submitted EOI Visa 489-60pts
03 Sep 2013 - Applied SA SS for visa 489
26 Sep 2013 - SA SS approved and Invitation to lodge received
17 Oct 2013 - Lodged 489 Visa, Uploading docs
17 Oct 2013 - NBI Fingerprinting appt
25 Oct 2013 - SG COC appl
02 Nov 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
12 Nov 2013 - CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 6 (CO requested for my eMedical, Form 80, SG COC)
13 Nov 2013 - Medical exam (Point Medical Paragaon SG)
15 Nov 2013 - Collected and uploaded SG COC
17 Nov 2013 - Uploaded Form 80 and 1022
29 Nov 2013- Visa Granted IED 14/11/2014
25 June 2014 - Arrived in Sydney
1 July 2014 - Arrived in Adelaide
@RobertSG My score sa writing was 7.0, pero confident ako I deserve an 8, so nagpa-remark ako, sinuwerte naman tumaas score ko from 7.0-8.0. Although a bit too late na dumating yung result kasi na-invite na rin ako eh, pero at least mapapakita ko sa DIAC tumaas score ko.
If you feel confident, go ahead and ipa-remark mo, although matagal ha, 2 months aabutin. If tumaas score mo, you get your money back, kung the same, they keep your money.
Ganito mangyayari bali, hindi makikita nung mag-reremark score ko. I-assess nya yun, kung same or mas mbaba ang ibigay nya, i-retain nila old score mo, kung mas mataas, then yung ang magiging new score mo.
@LittleBoyBlue ang hindi lang ako confident ay sa part na kung saang page ko nasulat yung letter and essay. Pro sa content ng letter and essay I can say na I deserve better than 5.5. Ang gumugulo sa isip ko ay kung yun ba yung naging dahilan ng pagbaba ng score ko. Iparemark ko man at gawin ulit nilang basis yung maling page pinagsulatan ko bka ganun din ang result...
Aug 23, 2012 - Skill Assessment submission to ACS
Sep 11, 2012 - 1st IELTS result fail, retake!
Sep 25, 2012 - ACS Assessment Positive
Oct 30, 2012 - 2nd IELTS result fail, I won't give up!
Nov 1, 2012 - Submitted SA SS and EOI (190)
Dec 13, 2012 -3rd IELTS result L&S=7.5 R=9.0 W=7.0 Thank youuuuu Lord!
Dec 13, 2012 - Updated EOI (included 189)
Dec 17, 2012 - Received 189 invitation from DIAC
Dec 19, 2012 - Lodge 189 & received DIAC ack
Jan 12, 2013 - Medicals uploaded according to SATA
Feb 28, 2013 - CO Allocated, Team 6 (AC)
Mar 13, 2013 - SG PCC Uploaded
May 9, 2013 - VISA Grant, 12-Jan-2014 IED
Oct 16, 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Nov 11, 2013 - 1st day @ work
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PogingNoypiMelbourne Posts: 238Member Joined: Mar 01, 2012
@RobertSG, ako din negative ang results nang IELTS. kailangan ko mag retake.
By the way, tanong ko lang po sa mga nakaka-alam. Bakit po ba iba yung IELTS requirements na mga states vs sa DIAC. For e.g sa SA State Sponsorship naka lagay dun 6.5 IELTS requirements lang. Tapos sa DIAC 7. Alin po ba susundin?
Retake lang po kayo ng retake. Nag exam ako ng 3 times para lang makapasa. hehehehe!!
March 5 - ACS submitted......
March 20 - ACS result.. Suitable (Analyst Programmer)
March 10 - IELTS Passed!
June 23 2012 - Sent my paper based application to Adelaide.
June 26, 2012 - DIAC received and sent a receipt.
August 9, 2012 - Received Medical and NBI Clearance Request.
August 10, 2012 - Had a Medical Exam on a Panel Doctor
August 13, 2012 - NBI Clearance application.
August 23, 2012 - Medical Results was submitted by the Panel Doctor.
September 2, 2012 - NBI clearance received by DIAC.
Visa Grant! - September 6, 2012!!!
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TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
My wife is planning to retake hoping that we can have a chance to take the maximum points. Previously she took the Academic Module (more difficult in reading and writing) as this is the requirement for Accountancy Skills Assessment. Thank God she met naman the score requirement.
If and when she will retake, she will take the General...
Now my question is:
(1) Okey lang ba different and ibibigay na Exam Results? i.e. Academic Module sa assessing body and eventually (and hopefully) sa DIAC yung General Module - assuming of course she can improve her score a bit and get the maximum points?
(2) It doesn't mean naman cguro diba na if you took another exam ma nullify or not usable na ang previous records mo - i.e. in our case, valid pa naman cguro yung 1st diba?
Appreciate any insights!
Thanks
I am posting again my question hoping someone can give insights... Supposing you take another IELTS exam, will all your previous scores be rendered invalid?
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
@psychoboy As far as I know hindi. Ang titingnan lang nila eh yung Test Report Form, which is unique kada exam mo. Tumawag ako sa british council minsan, asking kung yung Test Report Form Number ko eh nag-iiba (kasi nagpa-remarking ako), sabi nila sakin unique yun per exam and in my case it's just remarking so hindi maiiba. Hence, titingin lang sila sa Test Report Form Number (They can view it online) and kung ano result dun, that's it.
Hope that helps. (Tip, use as much idiom as you can sa speaking and writing)
I am posting again my question hoping someone can give insights... Supposing you take another IELTS exam, will all your previous scores be rendered invalid?
Thanks guys!
hindi po. the scores from one IETLS to another are independent. so you can take as many as you want and it does not affect the previous result. each IELTS is valid for 2 yrs.
however, from Academic to General that I'm not sure. IMO, this depends on which field you are in.
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05 Mar 2012 - ACS Application Submission
30 Mar 2012 - ACS Result : Suitable
12 May 2012 - IELTS exam
18 Jul 2012 - EOI Submission 60 pts
25 Jul 2012 - IElTS Remark - No change
01 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Invitation, Application Lodged
05 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Application Acknowledged by DIAC
15 Nov 2012 - Medical Exam at SATA
17 Nov 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 6 - RJB
04 Dec 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!
17 Nov 2013 - EID
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TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
edited September 2012
I am posting again my question hoping someone can give insights... Supposing you take another IELTS exam, will all your previous scores be rendered invalid?
Thanks guys!
hindi po. the scores from one IETLS to another are independent. so you can take as many as you want and it does not affect the previous result. each IELTS is valid for 2 yrs.
however, from Academic to General that I'm not sure. IMO, this depends on which field you are in.
What I was thinking kasi - yung 1st IELTS ng wife ko was Academic and it did comply with the requirements of her assessing body (at least 7 in all subjects). This will be the one we will use to comply with the assessing bodies' requirement.
We though of enrolling for another IELTS - this time sa General naman as it is easier. This will be used for points na sa DIAC eventually (as we are very desperate for maximum points). My thought is that, DIAC only requires General so in a way, we would still be compliant diba?
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
hotshotSydney Posts: 1,643Member Joined: Nov 10, 2011
edited September 2012
I am posting again my question hoping someone can give insights... Supposing you take another IELTS exam, will all your previous scores be rendered invalid?
Thanks guys!
hindi po. the scores from one IETLS to another are independent. so you can take as many as you want and it does not affect the previous result. each IELTS is valid for 2 yrs.
however, from Academic to General that I'm not sure. IMO, this depends on which field you are in.
What I was thinking kasi - yung 1st IELTS ng wife ko was Academic and it did comply with the requirements of her assessing body (at least 7 in all subjects). This will be the one we will use to comply with the assessing bodies' requirement.
We though of enrolling for another IELTS - this time sa General naman as it is easier. This will be used for points na sa DIAC eventually (as we are very desperate for maximum points). My thought is that, DIAC only requires General so in a way, we would still be compliant diba?
parang depende po ata sa nominated occupation at sa assessing body e. eto po yung nakasulat sa booklet 6:
You need to ensure you are able to provide evidence of the level of your English language ability attained at time of invitation. IELTS has an academic test and a general training test. Unless you are required to do otherwise by your assessing authority you only need to take the general training test.
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May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
I am posting again my question hoping someone can give insights... Supposing you take another IELTS exam, will all your previous scores be rendered invalid?
Thanks guys!
hindi po. the scores from one IETLS to another are independent. so you can take as many as you want and it does not affect the previous result. each IELTS is valid for 2 yrs.
however, from Academic to General that I'm not sure. IMO, this depends on which field you are in.
What I was thinking kasi - yung 1st IELTS ng wife ko was Academic and it did comply with the requirements of her assessing body (at least 7 in all subjects). This will be the one we will use to comply with the assessing bodies' requirement.
We though of enrolling for another IELTS - this time sa General naman as it is easier. This will be used for points na sa DIAC eventually (as we are very desperate for maximum points). My thought is that, DIAC only requires General so in a way, we would still be compliant diba?
parang depende po ata sa nominated occupation at sa assessing body e. eto po yung nakasulat sa booklet 6:
You need to ensure you are able to provide evidence of the level of your English language ability attained at time of invitation. IELTS has an academic test and a general training test. Unless you are required to do otherwise by your assessing authority you only need to take the general training test.
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
LokiJrQuezon City Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Tingin ko hindi naman pataasan lang ng points yung IELTS...kung academic dapat yun nirerequire sa occupation niyo, huwag kayo kumuha ng GT. Same for jobs that require GT, huwag na pahirapan ang sarili at huwag nang subukan ang Acad hehe
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Tingin ko hindi naman pataasan lang ng points yung IELTS...kung academic dapat yun nirerequire sa occupation niyo, huwag kayo kumuha ng GT. Same for jobs that require GT, huwag na pahirapan ang sarili at huwag nang subukan ang Acad hehe
I see your point LokiJr - however since Academic ang requirement sa skills assessments ng wife ko, we have to comply with that...
However since we wanted to aim for 20pts sana, my wife thought of getting a retake. This time naman General nalang sana kukunin as it is easier. Our logic was, DIAC only requires general training...
Sino kaya pwede natin matanong nito? DIAC doesn't answer this right?
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
@psychoboy British Council is the safest bet and ask them kung ma-invalidate ba yung past result mo.
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TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
@psychoboy British Council is the safest bet and ask them kung ma-invalidate ba yung past result mo.
Yeah, I have spoken to BC earlier this afternoon... As far as they are concerned, di naman ma-invalidate ang previous tests mo. Which makes sense because if you are planning to retake and you got a lower score unfortunately pwede mo parin gamitin ang earlier and higher score.
I am concerned with how this may appear in DIAC - sa skills assessment kasi kailangan si misis ng Academic. Buti nalang, we managed to fullfill the requirements.
However for DIAC points purposes, pwede kaya mag retake ng General Module in the hope of getting superior (above 8 in all subjects) marks?
My stand is, kung di papayag ang DIAC nito parang unfair naman kasi sa mga accountants diba na strictly Academic lang sila pwede maka claim ng points just because ito ang requirements ng skills assessment body.
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
@psychoboy - i think its already there in the statement given by @hotshot..
"Unless you are required to do otherwise by your assessing authority you only need to take the general training test"
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
@psychoboy I'm assuming when you say DIAC, you mean dun sa SkillSelect EOI. (expression of interest). Based sa signature mo, hindi ka pa nag-sasubmit. So, I'll try to address your concern by trying to walk you through sa EOI.
Once you create an EOI, it'll only ask whether na-assess na ba skills mo and then yung corresponding reference number. Then it'll ask for your age, then english skills. i-ask nya score mo per module (example, ako 8.5, 8.5, 7.0, 8.5), ang sabihin sakin ni skillselect 7 ang IELTS score and bibigyan ako ng 10 points. Then i-ask nya Test Report Form Number mo. (nagpa-remark ako and eventually got an 8.0 sa writing pero too late na, na-invite na rin ako eh, at least nabawi ko pera ko hehe)
At the end of the form, i-total nya claimed points mo, dependent sa visa na ni-select mo (i.e. pag pinili mo regional/state sponsored +5 na kagad). Ang importante eh ano ang i-claim mo and you have a document to prove it. If nag-retake ka (or your wife) ng Gen. Training and lahat 8.0 and above, pwde ka mag-claim ng 20 points.
Ngayon, kung na-submit mo na EOI mo at ang claimed points mo eh based sa Academic Training exam mo, ibang usapan na yun. Ang importante sa DIAC is you can prove what you've claimed sa EOI mo.
ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
@psychoboy - i think its already there in the statement given by @hotshot..
"Unless you are required to do otherwise by your assessing authority you only need to take the general training test"
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
@psychoboy I'm assuming when you say DIAC, you mean dun sa SkillSelect EOI. (expression of interest). Based sa signature mo, hindi ka pa nag-sasubmit. So, I'll try to address your concern by trying to walk you through sa EOI.
Once you create an EOI, it'll only ask whether na-assess na ba skills mo and then yung corresponding reference number. Then it'll ask for your age, then english skills. i-ask nya score mo per module (example, ako 8.5, 8.5, 7.0, 8.5), ang sabihin sakin ni skillselect 7 ang IELTS score and bibigyan ako ng 10 points. Then i-ask nya Test Report Form Number mo. (nagpa-remark ako and eventually got an 8.0 sa writing pero too late na, na-invite na rin ako eh, at least nabawi ko pera ko hehe)
At the end of the form, i-total nya claimed points mo, dependent sa visa na ni-select mo (i.e. pag pinili mo regional/state sponsored +5 na kagad). Ang importante eh ano ang i-claim mo and you have a document to prove it. If nag-retake ka (or your wife) ng Gen. Training and lahat 8.0 and above, pwde ka mag-claim ng 20 points.
Ngayon, kung na-submit mo na EOI mo at ang claimed points mo eh based sa Academic Training exam mo, ibang usapan na yun. Ang importante sa DIAC is you can prove what you've claimed sa EOI mo.
Thanks @LittleBoyBlue - more or less alam ko rin ang EOI process as my wife has an account already...
Ang iniiwasan ko lang eh, baka ma DQ kami at the end of the day kasi nga skills assessment namin needs an academic module.
Anyway, I may be thinking too much ahead already ahahaha!
Please bear with me guys, happy friday to you all...
And goodluck to everyone waiting for the invites on Saturday.
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
@psychoboy - i think its already there in the statement given by @hotshot..
"Unless you are required to do otherwise by your assessing authority you only need to take the general training test"
Does this mean your interpretation to this is that hindi pwede?
yup.. parang ganun na nga... for sure alam ng DIAC ang requirements ng mga assessing authority..
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
@psychoboy - i think its already there in the statement given by @hotshot..
"Unless you are required to do otherwise by your assessing authority you only need to take the general training test"
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
edited September 2012
@psychoboy -mukhang kayang-kaya nmn ni misis mag OBS na 8 sa Acad IELTS.. looking at her score now.. konting hinga lang sa W & S module eh kayang kaya na yan... goodluck!!
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
@psychoboy -mukhang kayang-kaya nmn ni misis mag OBS na 8 sa Acad IELTS.. looking at her score now.. konting hinga lang sa W & S module eh kayang kaya na yan... goodluck!!
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Any website suggestions for IELTS reviewers? Thanks in advance.
Systems Administrator (ANZSCO: 262113)
01Aug2012: Docs Preparation
11Sep2012: ACS Assessment Submission
15Oct2012: ACS Assessment Positive Result
17Nov2012: IELTS Exam
30Nov2012: IELTS Results L:6.5 WRS:7.0 OB:7.0, EOI Creation and NSW SS Submission
19Mar2013: NSW SS Acknowledgement Letter Received
01May2013: NSW SS Approval Email Received, SkillSelect Invite Received
29May2013: Visa 190 Lodgement (LORD MARAMING SALAMAT Po, wag nyo po muna ako kukunin sa dami ng Blessings nyo! ;-))
01June2013: NBI Clearance Application
03June2013: Mailed NBI Clearance Application Received by Ms. JM
06June2013: Medical Examination
12June2013: CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 6
13June2013: SG PCC Applied
14June2013: Evidence of Income Submitted
17June2013: Medical Results Uploaded
19June2013: Form 80 and 1221 Uploaded
25June2013: NBI Clearance received from Mother Land ;-)
Uploaded
03July2013: SG PCC Released and Uploaded
05July2013: VISA Grant (with de facto)!!! SALAMAT LORD!!!!
Oct2013: EID Completed.
Oct2013: Job Offer received; SALAMAT LORD!!!!
Jan2014: Starting a life in Down Under, Corporate Slave doing the rat race!!!
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Still up to us to "roll-over" the stones
Thanks again for the advice.
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Joined: Jan 08, 2012
Additional TIPS na napulot ko sa internet.
Listening - pagnakaiwan kayo (skips an answer). hayaan nyo na. dahil tuloy-tuloy ang taped voice. masisira ang focus nyo at baka-makababa pa ng score ninyo. balikan nyo na lang pag-maglilipat na ng sagot.
Reading - basahin at intindihin ang gist ng reading material. skim over it or speed read as they say it. makukuha nyo naman ang sagot sa ganitong paraan. madalas kasi ang daming palabok nun binabasa nyo di naman kasama sa tinatanong.
Writing - don't go overboard. a few words beyond the 200-word and 400-word essays. (tama nga ba? yung dami ng words) is ok. the more you write, the bigger the chances of making errors, avoid slang (use aren't or are not and not ain't) and please do check your spelling, sentence construct (IE. verb-noun agreement, tenses, apostrophes, etc.) like yung your or you're. things like that.
Speaking - favorite ng karamihan (lunok) part. heheh. (i hated it too). think about the interviewer's question. ok lang i-parepeat ang question kung di naintidihan kesa sumagot tapos ang layo naman sa tinatanong nya, sablay ang dating. wag mag-saulo ng scripted na answers kasi pag-nagpress-on ang interviewer doon sa sagot mo at nawala bigla ang eloquence mo at ang mala-Miriam Defensor highfalutin ek-ek mo eh obvious na kabisote ka. Be truthful sa sagot. hindi ito job interview. you are there to be assessed on your english language competency. kaya wag puro positive ang sagot. yung totoo lang sa kalooban nyo (IE. interviewer: why do you want to migrate to australia? interviewee: i wanted to get away from a hyper-materialistic asian society that is severely lacking in work-life balance and subtly treats its migrant workers like a trading commodity)
offtopic: yung interviewer ko, kamukha ni scarlet johansson. nakakasira ng concentration. napa-wtf? ako nun nakita ko. hahaha. #-o =P~ :x >:D<
Occupation: Surveyor (ANZSCO 232212)
07.01.12 - IELTS - British Council - L8.5 R7.0 W9.0 S7.5 OBS 8.0
15.12.13 - Invited for 189 (Skilled Independent) Visa
25.12.13 - Lodged 189 Visa
02.02.14 - CO Allocated Adelaide GSM Team 07
15.05.14 - Visa Grant - Change of Team (Adelaide Team 6)
27.10.14 - Initial Entry (Perth)
16.03.19 - RRV (Return Resident Visa) Subclass 155 - applied and granted automatically!
25.09.19 - Applied 309/100 Partner Visa for wife
08.12.20 - Wife 309 Visa Approved!
Food is a weapon. And there nothing better than danggit. Ask my Aussie housemates.
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Got my result at ang baba ng score ko sa writing 5.5.
I am confident na nakagawa naman ako ng letter at maayos na essay ang problema nung sinulat ko yung Task 1, I used page 1 and 4 (2 and 3 blank page) ng answer sheet. Na realize ko lang yung pagkakamali ko nung magsusulat nako for Task 2.
Nagtanong ako sa usher what to do kc mauubos oras ko kapag inulit kong sulatin.
Binigyan ako ng another answer sheet for Task 2 and I wrote my essay in page 3and4 (page 1 and 2 blank).
Sa tingin nyo ba reason ito for me to get lower score? Or possible that one of my answer sheet ay hindi nabasa?
Advisable ba ito for remarking?
Sna may mkapag advise.
Thank you.
Aug 23, 2012 - Skill Assessment submission to ACS
Sep 11, 2012 - 1st IELTS result fail, retake!
Sep 25, 2012 - ACS Assessment Positive
Oct 30, 2012 - 2nd IELTS result fail, I won't give up!
Nov 1, 2012 - Submitted SA SS and EOI (190)
Dec 13, 2012 -3rd IELTS result L&S=7.5 R=9.0 W=7.0 Thank youuuuu Lord!
Dec 13, 2012 - Updated EOI (included 189)
Dec 17, 2012 - Received 189 invitation from DIAC
Dec 19, 2012 - Lodge 189 & received DIAC ack
Jan 12, 2013 - Medicals uploaded according to SATA
Feb 28, 2013 - CO Allocated, Team 6 (AC)
Mar 13, 2013 - SG PCC Uploaded
May 9, 2013 - VISA Grant, 12-Jan-2014 IED
Oct 16, 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Nov 11, 2013 - 1st day @ work
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By the way, tanong ko lang po sa mga nakaka-alam. Bakit po ba iba yung IELTS requirements na mga states vs sa DIAC. For e.g sa SA State Sponsorship naka lagay dun 6.5 IELTS requirements lang. Tapos sa DIAC 7. Alin po ba susundin?
Occupation: 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
3 Oct 2012 - ACS Positive Assessment, Associate Degree
13 Oct 2012 - IELTS (IDP JB L-6.5,R-7.5,W-7.0,S-7.5)
22 Apr 2013 - Submitted EOI Visa 489-60pts
03 Sep 2013 - Applied SA SS for visa 489
26 Sep 2013 - SA SS approved and Invitation to lodge received
17 Oct 2013 - Lodged 489 Visa, Uploading docs
17 Oct 2013 - NBI Fingerprinting appt
25 Oct 2013 - SG COC appl
02 Nov 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
12 Nov 2013 - CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 6 (CO requested for my eMedical, Form 80, SG COC)
13 Nov 2013 - Medical exam (Point Medical Paragaon SG)
15 Nov 2013 - Collected and uploaded SG COC
17 Nov 2013 - Uploaded Form 80 and 1022
29 Nov 2013- Visa Granted IED 14/11/2014
25 June 2014 - Arrived in Sydney
1 July 2014 - Arrived in Adelaide
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1) your assessing authority...
2) State Sponsorship
3) DIAC's minimum requirement is 6 which is equal to 0 pts..
so in the end, kailangan mo masatisfy lahat yan.. and ofcourse consider your total DIAC's points..
kung aabot ka ba ng total 60 pts.. remember with SkillSelect, mas mataas na EOI points, mas mabalis ma-invite.. so try to get the highest score as possible..
Goodluck..
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
Posts: 290Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2012
Aug 23, 2012 - Skill Assessment submission to ACS
Sep 11, 2012 - 1st IELTS result fail, retake!
Sep 25, 2012 - ACS Assessment Positive
Oct 30, 2012 - 2nd IELTS result fail, I won't give up!
Nov 1, 2012 - Submitted SA SS and EOI (190)
Dec 13, 2012 -3rd IELTS result L&S=7.5 R=9.0 W=7.0 Thank youuuuu Lord!
Dec 13, 2012 - Updated EOI (included 189)
Dec 17, 2012 - Received 189 invitation from DIAC
Dec 19, 2012 - Lodge 189 & received DIAC ack
Jan 12, 2013 - Medicals uploaded according to SATA
Feb 28, 2013 - CO Allocated, Team 6 (AC)
Mar 13, 2013 - SG PCC Uploaded
May 9, 2013 - VISA Grant, 12-Jan-2014 IED
Oct 16, 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Nov 11, 2013 - 1st day @ work
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From my experience, my state sponsor required only a 6.5 in all band in ielts so I was able to give them my 1st ielts test. However while waiting for my state sponsorship approval which normally takes 1 month, I was taking my 3rd and 4th ielts at the same time since I need to claim 10 points for my ielts so i can pass the 65 point mark. Aun after 7plus in all na ielts ko. So after I receive my state sponsorship, I got also my passed ielts test result so I was able to use it to apply the 176 visa.
21.jan.12 - Vetasses Positive
16.may.12 - 4th Ielts - IDP - L8.5 R7.5 W7.0 S7.5 = 7.5 - Pass
15.june.12 - State sponsorship Approved
19.june.12 - 176 Visa applied at DIAC
20.july.2012 - Singapore & Phi. Police checks finalised
17.aug.2012 - VISA GRANT
29.sept.2012 - Landed Sydney Alone! @_@ #$%&*#$^$
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@robertsg retake nga ako pero di pa siguro sa sept 22. Antayin ko nalang muna ang ACS result. Sana positive ang ACS ko.
Occupation: 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
3 Oct 2012 - ACS Positive Assessment, Associate Degree
13 Oct 2012 - IELTS (IDP JB L-6.5,R-7.5,W-7.0,S-7.5)
22 Apr 2013 - Submitted EOI Visa 489-60pts
03 Sep 2013 - Applied SA SS for visa 489
26 Sep 2013 - SA SS approved and Invitation to lodge received
17 Oct 2013 - Lodged 489 Visa, Uploading docs
17 Oct 2013 - NBI Fingerprinting appt
25 Oct 2013 - SG COC appl
02 Nov 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
12 Nov 2013 - CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 6 (CO requested for my eMedical, Form 80, SG COC)
13 Nov 2013 - Medical exam (Point Medical Paragaon SG)
15 Nov 2013 - Collected and uploaded SG COC
17 Nov 2013 - Uploaded Form 80 and 1022
29 Nov 2013- Visa Granted IED 14/11/2014
25 June 2014 - Arrived in Sydney
1 July 2014 - Arrived in Adelaide
Posts: 334Member
Joined: Sep 03, 2012
If you feel confident, go ahead and ipa-remark mo, although matagal ha, 2 months aabutin. If tumaas score mo, you get your money back, kung the same, they keep your money.
Ganito mangyayari bali, hindi makikita nung mag-reremark score ko. I-assess nya yun, kung same or mas mbaba ang ibigay nya, i-retain nila old score mo, kung mas mataas, then yung ang magiging new score mo.
ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012
Posts: 290Member
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Aug 23, 2012 - Skill Assessment submission to ACS
Sep 11, 2012 - 1st IELTS result fail, retake!
Sep 25, 2012 - ACS Assessment Positive
Oct 30, 2012 - 2nd IELTS result fail, I won't give up!
Nov 1, 2012 - Submitted SA SS and EOI (190)
Dec 13, 2012 -3rd IELTS result L&S=7.5 R=9.0 W=7.0 Thank youuuuu Lord!
Dec 13, 2012 - Updated EOI (included 189)
Dec 17, 2012 - Received 189 invitation from DIAC
Dec 19, 2012 - Lodge 189 & received DIAC ack
Jan 12, 2013 - Medicals uploaded according to SATA
Feb 28, 2013 - CO Allocated, Team 6 (AC)
Mar 13, 2013 - SG PCC Uploaded
May 9, 2013 - VISA Grant, 12-Jan-2014 IED
Oct 16, 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Nov 11, 2013 - 1st day @ work
Jesus answered, ‘It is written…’ Matthew 4:4, NIV.
Posts: 238Member
Joined: Mar 01, 2012
March 5 - ACS submitted......
March 20 - ACS result.. Suitable (Analyst Programmer)
March 10 - IELTS Passed!
June 23 2012 - Sent my paper based application to Adelaide.
June 26, 2012 - DIAC received and sent a receipt.
August 9, 2012 - Received Medical and NBI Clearance Request.
August 10, 2012 - Had a Medical Exam on a Panel Doctor
August 13, 2012 - NBI Clearance application.
August 23, 2012 - Medical Results was submitted by the Panel Doctor.
September 2, 2012 - NBI clearance received by DIAC.
Visa Grant! - September 6, 2012!!!
...........
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Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Thanks guys!
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 334Member
Joined: Sep 03, 2012
Hope that helps. (Tip, use as much idiom as you can sa speaking and writing)
ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012
Posts: 183Member
Joined: Feb 14, 2012
hindi po. the scores from one IETLS to another are independent. so you can take as many as you want and it does not affect the previous result. each IELTS is valid for 2 yrs.
however, from Academic to General that I'm not sure. IMO, this depends on which field you are in.
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313)
05 Mar 2012 - ACS Application Submission
30 Mar 2012 - ACS Result : Suitable
12 May 2012 - IELTS exam
18 Jul 2012 - EOI Submission 60 pts
25 Jul 2012 - IElTS Remark - No change
01 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Invitation, Application Lodged
05 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Application Acknowledged by DIAC
15 Nov 2012 - Medical Exam at SATA
17 Nov 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 6 - RJB
04 Dec 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!
17 Nov 2013 - EID
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We though of enrolling for another IELTS - this time sa General naman as it is easier. This will be used for points na sa DIAC eventually (as we are very desperate for maximum points). My thought is that, DIAC only requires General so in a way, we would still be compliant diba?
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
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Joined: Nov 10, 2011
You need to ensure you are able to provide evidence of the level of your English language ability attained at time of invitation. IELTS has an academic test and a general training test. Unless you are required to do otherwise by your assessing authority you only need to take the general training test.
Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)

May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
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Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
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However since we wanted to aim for 20pts sana, my wife thought of getting a retake. This time naman General nalang sana kukunin as it is easier. Our logic was, DIAC only requires general training...
Sino kaya pwede natin matanong nito? DIAC doesn't answer this right?
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
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Joined: Sep 03, 2012
ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012
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I am concerned with how this may appear in DIAC - sa skills assessment kasi kailangan si misis ng Academic. Buti nalang, we managed to fullfill the requirements.
However for DIAC points purposes, pwede kaya mag retake ng General Module in the hope of getting superior (above 8 in all subjects) marks?
My stand is, kung di papayag ang DIAC nito parang unfair naman kasi sa mga accountants diba na strictly Academic lang sila pwede maka claim ng points just because ito ang requirements ng skills assessment body.
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
"Unless you are required to do otherwise by your assessing authority you only need to take the general training test"
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
Posts: 334Member
Joined: Sep 03, 2012
Once you create an EOI, it'll only ask whether na-assess na ba skills mo and then yung corresponding reference number. Then it'll ask for your age, then english skills. i-ask nya score mo per module (example, ako 8.5, 8.5, 7.0, 8.5), ang sabihin sakin ni skillselect 7 ang IELTS score and bibigyan ako ng 10 points. Then i-ask nya Test Report Form Number mo. (nagpa-remark ako and eventually got an 8.0 sa writing pero too late na, na-invite na rin ako eh, at least nabawi ko pera ko hehe)
At the end of the form, i-total nya claimed points mo, dependent sa visa na ni-select mo (i.e. pag pinili mo regional/state sponsored +5 na kagad). Ang importante eh ano ang i-claim mo and you have a document to prove it. If nag-retake ka (or your wife) ng Gen. Training and lahat 8.0 and above, pwde ka mag-claim ng 20 points.
Ngayon, kung na-submit mo na EOI mo at ang claimed points mo eh based sa Academic Training exam mo, ibang usapan na yun. Ang importante sa DIAC is you can prove what you've claimed sa EOI mo.
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Does this mean your interpretation to this is that hindi pwede?
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Ang iniiwasan ko lang eh, baka ma DQ kami at the end of the day kasi nga skills assessment namin needs an academic module.
Anyway, I may be thinking too much ahead already ahahaha!
Please bear with me guys, happy friday to you all...
And goodluck to everyone waiting for the invites on Saturday.
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Double standard pala ang DIAC - thanks for your insights!
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
goodluck!!
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
The quest is on for the AU dreams! ehehehe...
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 766Member
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Systems Administrator (ANZSCO: 262113)
01Aug2012: Docs Preparation
11Sep2012: ACS Assessment Submission
15Oct2012: ACS Assessment Positive Result
17Nov2012: IELTS Exam
30Nov2012: IELTS Results L:6.5 WRS:7.0 OB:7.0, EOI Creation and NSW SS Submission
19Mar2013: NSW SS Acknowledgement Letter Received
01May2013: NSW SS Approval Email Received, SkillSelect Invite Received
29May2013: Visa 190 Lodgement (LORD MARAMING SALAMAT Po, wag nyo po muna ako kukunin sa dami ng Blessings nyo! ;-))
01June2013: NBI Clearance Application
03June2013: Mailed NBI Clearance Application Received by Ms. JM
06June2013: Medical Examination
12June2013: CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 6
13June2013: SG PCC Applied
14June2013: Evidence of Income Submitted
17June2013: Medical Results Uploaded
19June2013: Form 80 and 1221 Uploaded
25June2013: NBI Clearance received from Mother Land ;-)
Uploaded
03July2013: SG PCC Released and Uploaded
05July2013: VISA Grant (with de facto)!!! SALAMAT LORD!!!!
Oct2013: EID Completed.
Oct2013: Job Offer received; SALAMAT LORD!!!!
Jan2014: Starting a life in Down Under, Corporate Slave doing the rat race!!!