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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
Jesus answered, ‘It is written…’ Matthew 4:4, NIV.
Posts: 241Member
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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
Jesus answered, ‘It is written…’ Matthew 4:4, NIV.
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Joined: Nov 13, 2012
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Joined: Oct 11, 2012
For me..medyo madali yung writing task 1 for Acad this session. isang graph lang kasi.
Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Posts: 98Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2012
March 21, 2018 Registered for IELTS
April 20, 21, 2018 Took IELTS
May 3, 2018 Received IELTS results L8 R9 W7 S7
Jun 8, 2018 Submitted EA application
Jul 9,2018 Received positive outcome
Jul 9 , 2018 Submitted EOI - 65 points
Dec 19, 2018 Took PTE
Dec 20, 2018 received Results L81, R90, S90, W85
Jan 8, 2019 Updated EOI - 75 points
Jan 11, 2019 invited
Feb 9, 2019 Visa application submitted
Aprill 11, 2019 Praise God. Direct Grant.
Nov 9, 2019 Big Move
Posts: 37Member
Joined: May 15, 2012
Nominated Occupation - Accountant (General) ANZSCO 221111
17.11.2012 - IELTS Test (Academic Module)
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
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: 37Member
Joined: May 15, 2012
speaking naman, anaps ung examiner ko tapos may sakit kc inuubo, sinisipon at nababahing. diko alam kung kasama un para madistract ako, hehhe! the topic was group activity that i enjoy...
writing ok din pero sana umabot ako ng 250 words... naubusan nako ng oras para bilangin. nag-enjoy ako sa part 1 ng writing, ung graph. dpat pala inuna ko ung part 2 kc mas malaki bearing nun...
pero hopefully umabot pa rin sa 7 lahat pre... hirap umulit in case
Nominated Occupation - Accountant (General) ANZSCO 221111
17.11.2012 - IELTS Test (Academic Module)
Posts: 174Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2012
Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)
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Joined: May 15, 2012
Nominated Occupation - Accountant (General) ANZSCO 221111
17.11.2012 - IELTS Test (Academic Module)
Posts: 98Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2012
Medyo nahirapan ako sa Listening kasi yung mga "signposts" words ay actually not the exact words used in the audio. Napakarami ng mga pitfalls and traps sa Listening. You will hear all the choices in the audio for the multiple choice type questions kaya dapat makinig nang maayos. And there was a series of 5 questions that I totally got lost (matching type questions). I'm just hoping in the power of guessing in those 5 questions.
Sa reading, di naman kahirapan ito kasi General Test Module naman ang kinuha ko. Sana makakuha ng mataas.
Sa Writing, the questions were:
1) You and a friend have bought theatre tickets. However, you will not be able to come with your friend because of unforeseen cisrcumstances. Write a letter of apology, explain the reasons why you cannot come, and tell your friend what to do about the ticket.
2) Nowadays, most houses have computers and telephones. It is already possible to work from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working at home.
Sa Speaking, it was like a casual talk only. Kabado ako nung una pero dahil mabait ang examiner, medyo kumalma naman ako. For the first part, he asked about my work and the most difficult part about it. He asked about arts in the Philippines, about traditional dances, about the difference between young people now and the previous generation, difference between young people and children. Sa Part 2, I was asked to describe a teenager I know. Sa Part 3, questions were about giving responsibilites to young people.
All in all, medyo masaya ako na nakaraos na. Sana pumasa ako (God willing). I don't have enough confidence sa Listening ko.
This whole IELTS experience (from review to exam) is truly remarkable. I know this will be the start of my long journey to reach that OZ dream.
March 21, 2018 Registered for IELTS
April 20, 21, 2018 Took IELTS
May 3, 2018 Received IELTS results L8 R9 W7 S7
Jun 8, 2018 Submitted EA application
Jul 9,2018 Received positive outcome
Jul 9 , 2018 Submitted EOI - 65 points
Dec 19, 2018 Took PTE
Dec 20, 2018 received Results L81, R90, S90, W85
Jan 8, 2019 Updated EOI - 75 points
Jan 11, 2019 invited
Feb 9, 2019 Visa application submitted
Aprill 11, 2019 Praise God. Direct Grant.
Nov 9, 2019 Big Move
Posts: 143Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2012
Compared to my first take, I made sure that this time I manage my time well, last time kc nakulangan ako ng oras sa reading at nanghula tlga ng ibang sagot. Kaso wala pa rin tlga oras mag double check ng answers.
Also, as I see it, mas madali ung listening at reading this time. Sa 1st exam ko, sa listening maraming multiple choice questions na ang bibilis, ngaun I think about 4 questions only. Tapos sa reading ang marami is ung "choose the right headings" for each paragraph at di masyado ang True, False at Not Given questions.
Sa Writing Task 1, there is a line graph comparing estimated annual income of men, women with children and women with no children based on age.
Sa essay, the topic is something like "Now when people travel in other country, there is a lot of similarity in his own country. What are the causes of this similarity? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Then, speaking, which for me the topic for part 2 is really not so interesting and I talked less than 1 minute. Wala talaga ako maicip. The irony pa is, this question is the exact question that my friend got when we both took the exam last Sept at wala rin sya masyado na discuss. And since natanong na un, I did not bother to think about it....and boom! I got the same question! tsk tsk!
Also, nakapost po ito sa website na http://www.ielts-blog.com/category/recent-ielts-exams/
which naitanong din sa mga IELTS exam sa ibang country. In case you have time you can check it here and try to answer as many because you don't know if it may be ask again, like what happen to me, surprisingly.
Good luck sa atin...ang hirap mag intay ng result :-SS
Accountant (General) (221111)
Posts: 174Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2012
Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)
Posts: 174Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2012
Marami pong salamat sa suporta! Meri Christmas!
Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)
Posts: 143Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2012
Accountant (General) (221111)
Posts: 174Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2012
Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)
Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Download ninyo yung "White Smoke"...dun kayo magpractice ng pagsusulat.
Kung may budget kayo, yung "Grammarly" naman kunin niyo, mas comprehensive siya at pang corporate talaga...mag-iimprove di hamak yung skills niyo diyan
Posts: 143Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2012
Accountant (General) (221111)
Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
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
Jesus answered, ‘It is written…’ Matthew 4:4, NIV.
Posts: 174Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2012
Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)
Posts: 143Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2012
Accountant (General) (221111)
Posts: 174Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2012
Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)
Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Posts: 36Member
Joined: Jun 05, 2012
Isa pang sad news para sa akin e hindi sya pinayagan na gamitin ang married name nya para sa exam kasi sa passport nya e yung Maiden name pa rin nya ang gamit since mid last year lang nya ito kinuha at late last year naman kami nagpakasal.
2/12/2012 - ACS positive result
10/27/2012 - IELTS General Training exam
11/9/2012 - W-7.0 R-7.5 S-7.5 L-7.5 OBS:7.0
11/10/2012 - Updated EOI with IELTS result
11/15/2012 - Submitted NSW application for Visa 190
11/16/2012 - Received 189 invitation
12/11/2012 - Lodge Visa application as SI 189
02/11/2013 - CO allocated
02/12/2013 - Visa granted. Thank you po Lord!
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
so, when submitting documents for assessment or diac, just use whatever is in the passport..
and then provide your marriage certificate to show na married kayo..
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: 36Member
Joined: Jun 05, 2012
One more concern na lang...papayagan kaya ako na ang IELTS ng asawa ko e maibigay na lang later? Kasi ang deadline ng pag-lodge ko e January 15 at ang IELTS exam naman nya e January 5 meaning after 13 days pa makukuha yung result which is past 3 days ng lodging deadline...
2/12/2012 - ACS positive result
10/27/2012 - IELTS General Training exam
11/9/2012 - W-7.0 R-7.5 S-7.5 L-7.5 OBS:7.0
11/10/2012 - Updated EOI with IELTS result
11/15/2012 - Submitted NSW application for Visa 190
11/16/2012 - Received 189 invitation
12/11/2012 - Lodge Visa application as SI 189
02/11/2013 - CO allocated
02/12/2013 - Visa granted. Thank you po Lord!
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
i guess my first question is, why do you need ielts for your wife?
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..