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Joined: Jun 05, 2014
Developer Programmer (261312)
08.25.2014: Completed gathering of documents
08.29.2014: ACS Skills Assessment
09.09.2014: ACS Result - OK - Thank you Lord!
10.18.2014: IELTS IDP Makati
10.31.2014: IELTS- R:8.5 L:7.5 S:7 W:7 - OBS:7.5) - Thank you Lord!
02.03.2015: Submitted EOI
02.26.2015: Received ITA 189
04.24.2015: Lodged Visa - Day 1
04.25.2015: Uploaded docs - Day 2
05.08.2015: Wife NBI Clearance - Day 15 || 05.25.2015: Uploaded NBI Clearance - Day 32
05.28.2015: Medicals @ SLEC BGC Day 35
05.30.2015: Medicals Finalised - Day 37
06.11.2015: CO Allocated - Day 48
07.02.2015 - Visa Granted! Thank you LORD! Glory to God!
10.15.2015 - Arrived in SYD - Jer 29:11
Posts: 75Member
Joined: Sep 10, 2014
261313 - Software Engineer (https://www.acs.org.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/7641/ANZSCO-Descriptions.pdf)
14-Oct-04 Sat - ACS Submission > 14-Oct-07 Tue - Stage 2 - Allocated > 14-Oct-08 Wed - ACS Status: Stage 4 - With Assessor
14-Oct-14 Fri - ACS Suitable- AQF Bachelor Degree with a major in computing - BS ECE - 4 years deduction
14-Oct-31 Fri - IELTS #1 Result (FAIL - W6.5)
14-Dec-05 Fri - IELTS #2 Result (FAIL - W6.5 again) > 14-Dec-12 Remark Request > 15-Feb-13 Remark Result W6.5 S7to7.5 Failed but Refunded
15-Jan-23 Fri - IELTS #3 Result Success W7
15-Jan-26 Mon - 189 EOI 261313 Submitted
15-Feb-12 Thu - Received Invite (15-Feb-13 00:30 AEDT)
15-Feb-13 Fri - Visa Application Paid and Lodged (Day 0)
15-Feb-26 Thu - Health Examination at Saint Luke BGC (Day 13)
15-Feb-26 Thu - Requested Australia Police Clearance (Day 13)
15-Apr-02 Thu - All documents uploaded (Day 48)
15-Apr-09 Thu - CO requested for NBI clearance as submitted copy got corrupted. Uploaded same day (Day 55)
15-Apr-16 Thu - Called immi to confirm if they can open uploaded pdf, moments after.. visa granted (Day 62)
Thank you for the opportunity dear Lord
Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
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Joined: Feb 19, 2013
Also, ito observation ko lang, may factor din yung kapag kinakausap ka nung examiner off-the-record. during my exam kasi, kinakausap ako nung briton na examiner before and after recording.. tinanong nya kung bakit daw ako nag-eexam, saan ko daw gagamitin, bakit daw australia napili ko, sabi ko sa Perth ako pupunta.. tapos nagkwento pa sya na taga-Perth na daw sya nakatira etc... feeling ko tine-test nya na ko on a "natural setting" and dun nya mas na-assess yung level ng spoken english ko.. kung naiintindihan ko yung accent nya, kung hindi ako nab-blanko, kung spontaneous ako ganun...
Pero don't take my word for it... observation ko lang yun.
Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)
03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
makalipas ang isang taon....
04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
10/12/14: Uploaded docs
10/20/14: Medicals Done
12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney
Posts: 75Member
Joined: Sep 10, 2014
My results will be posted on the 31st of October so hopefully I made sense during the speaking part.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas as it seems with the rate now, the average is 2 months for visa grants
261313 - Software Engineer (https://www.acs.org.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/7641/ANZSCO-Descriptions.pdf)
14-Oct-04 Sat - ACS Submission > 14-Oct-07 Tue - Stage 2 - Allocated > 14-Oct-08 Wed - ACS Status: Stage 4 - With Assessor
14-Oct-14 Fri - ACS Suitable- AQF Bachelor Degree with a major in computing - BS ECE - 4 years deduction
14-Oct-31 Fri - IELTS #1 Result (FAIL - W6.5)
14-Dec-05 Fri - IELTS #2 Result (FAIL - W6.5 again) > 14-Dec-12 Remark Request > 15-Feb-13 Remark Result W6.5 S7to7.5 Failed but Refunded
15-Jan-23 Fri - IELTS #3 Result Success W7
15-Jan-26 Mon - 189 EOI 261313 Submitted
15-Feb-12 Thu - Received Invite (15-Feb-13 00:30 AEDT)
15-Feb-13 Fri - Visa Application Paid and Lodged (Day 0)
15-Feb-26 Thu - Health Examination at Saint Luke BGC (Day 13)
15-Feb-26 Thu - Requested Australia Police Clearance (Day 13)
15-Apr-02 Thu - All documents uploaded (Day 48)
15-Apr-09 Thu - CO requested for NBI clearance as submitted copy got corrupted. Uploaded same day (Day 55)
15-Apr-16 Thu - Called immi to confirm if they can open uploaded pdf, moments after.. visa granted (Day 62)
Thank you for the opportunity dear Lord
Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Posts: 1,342Member
Joined: Feb 19, 2013
Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)
03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
makalipas ang isang taon....
04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
10/12/14: Uploaded docs
10/20/14: Medicals Done
12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney
Posts: 89Member
Joined: Apr 30, 2014
1. State your Full Name
2. Where do you live?
3. Describe your new home.
4. Whats your favorite place in your new home?
5. Where is your home town?
6. Compare your home town to your current home.
part 2:
1. describe a gift that you made yourself and to whom did you give it.
2. why is it special?
3. do you think making home made is important?
part3:
1. what are the usual home made gift people then to give as gift?
2. why do you think people appreciate home made gifts more
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Feb 01, 2023 - EOI Submitted for Software Engineer (189 - 65pts ; 190 - 70pts)
Waiting for wife's ACS assessment since October 2022. Will update EOI for additional 5pts
Posts: 44Member
Joined: Jan 18, 2015
Part I:
1. State your full name
2. Describe your house.
3. Do you like living in it?
4. Why do people collect things?
5. Where do they get these collections?
Part II:
1. Describe the vehicle you want to own.
2. The purpose of the vehicle.
3.Why do you like the vehicle?
Part III:
1. Discussion about the traffic situation in Manila.
Glory to God! He gave me a very nice examiner.
Posts: 11Member
Joined: Mar 02, 2015
waiting for my result... !!! Goodluck !!!
Part 1.
1. State your full name
2. Describe your house
3. Where is your fav part of the house
4. Do u like to watch advertisement like watching tv
5. Which do i prefer i watch advertisement online or tv
6. Do u like to see billboard ads or Led screens
Part 2.
1. Who do is the famous person u want to see/ meet?
2. Why do i choose this person
3. How this person relates to u
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being beautiful
5. Being beautiful can lead to danger
6. wearing branded cloths makes a person look beautiful
7. wearing branded cloths can make a statement
8. What do u think is the appropriate cloths that people should wear
Part 3.
1. Describe nature landscape
2. Which do u prefer to stay staying in the city or close to nature
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages
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Joined: May 01, 2015
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Joined: Jul 25, 2014
ANZSCO CODE: 233511 Industrial Engineer
05.30.2015-IELTS Test-British Council
06.15.2015-IELTS Result -L8/R9/W6.5/S8
07.10.2015-Applied for Remarking BC
10.03.2015-Received Successful Remarking Result: Writing Module changed to Band 7
01.15.2016-Submitted Requirements to EA for assessment via Fast Track
02.02.2016-Received Positive EA Assessment
02.02.2016-Submitted EOI 65pts
02.03.2016-Received ITA
02.06.2016-Medicals at Nationwide
02.11.2016-NBI-HIt! Wait for 15 days
02.15.2016-Medicals Result-No actions required
02.24.2016-NBI-Released Clearance
02.26.2016-Lodged VISA 189
03.19.2016-Direct Grant Team Brisbane IED 02.15.2017
06.21.2016-PDOS
07.22.2016-Big Move!
09.23.2016-Husband got a job
12.02.2016-I got a job! Finally!
"When God leads you to it, He will lead you through it" Thank You Lord!
Posts: 470Member
Joined: Jun 17, 2015
I don't really like the topic because it has to do with being friendly to someone you don't like? Tapos ng shift na yun about sa body language, kinakalimutan ko na sia sa totoo lang. haha. I don't know why I even bothered looking at previous questions.
261111 - ICT Business Analyst
26|05|15 - Visited Oz
01|08|15 - IDP PH IELTS
14|08|15 - (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:6.5 S:8.0 OBS:8.0) Sawi!
07|09|15 - Remarking, unchanged.
21|03|16 - Submitted to ACS
30|03|16 - Assessment result, unsuitable, <4years
27|09|16 - PTE Academic (L76/R55/S31/W88) Sawi!
08|10|16 - IDP PH IELTS
12|10|16 - Re-assessment ACS
21|10|16 - (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:7.0 S:7.5 OBS:8.0) Better!
28|10|16 - Assessment result, suitable!
28|10|16 - Lodged EOI for 190/489 (60/65)
Preparing for PTE Academic...
Philippians 4:13 "I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
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Joined: Sep 25, 2014
DIBP - https://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx
CPAA - http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/migration-assessment
Accountant (General) (221111)
Requirements of Visa (Skilled Independent - 189):
(a) Occupation in SOL - OK!
(b) Skills assessment
(c) below 50 yrs old - OK!
(d) Points test - OK!
(e) Competent English - OK!
Points test (60pts):
(a) Age - 25-32 yrs old - 30pts - OK!
(b) English language ability - Proficient English (Plan A: 7.0 in each band of IELTS; Plan B: 65 in each component of PTE Academic) - 10pts
(c) Skilled Employment - 3-5 yrs in skilled employment outside Australia - 5pts - OK!
(d) Qualifications - Bachelor degree from a degree of a recognised standard - 15pts - OK!
Requirements of Assessing Authority (CPAA - General Skills Assessment):
(a) Bachelor degree - OK!
(b) 7 Competency Areas - OK!
(c) Proficient English
Plan B: Student Visa - Masters by Coursework strike-out
Timeline:
22 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 1)
24 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 1)
08 May 2014: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:6.0 | R:8.0 | W:6.5 | S:5.5) FAILED!
May 2014-Apr 2015: 1 year holiday! HAHA!
14 May 2015: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 2)
16 May 2015: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 2)
29 May 2015: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:7.5 | R:7.0 | W:6.5 | S:6.0) FAILED AGAIN!
Current: PTE Academic review (Plan B for English Language Requirement)
"The wind blows the hardest the closer you get to the mountain top"
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Parang ganito yung mga questions sa amin:
Speaking Questions:
1. What do you do on your free time?
2. Do you think the government should be involved in activities that will help its citizen to develop a healthy lifestyle (e.g. exercise, eating healthy diet)?
3. How do you deal with a difficult family member?
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Joined: Sep 09, 2015
1st take- Describe a movie you don't like.
2nd take - Describe a sports guy which you admire.
3rd take - Describe a situation wherein it was keep a secret
31-July-2014: IELTS IDP - 1st Take
30-Oct-2014: IELTS IDP - 2nd Take
10-Jan-2015: IELTS BC - 3rd Take
11-Feb-2015: Submitted CDR to EA
07-July-2015: Received positive assessment from EA
08-July-2015: EOI submitted for Visa 190(SS)
31-July-2015: 1st take PTE (failed)
23-Aug-2015: 2nd take PTE(failed)
09-Sept-2015: 3rd take PTE results: Pass(finally!!!). Score converted to IELTS is 7.5 in each band
09-Sept-2015: Updated EOI for Visa 189 (Total points: 65)
09-Oct-2015: ITA received for Visa 189
11-Oct-2015: Visa Lodge
22-Oct-2015: Uploaded COC
04-Nov-2015: Medicals uploaded
10-Nov-2015: Visa Grant - Thank you Lord! ..
April-2016: Initial Entry Sydney
Posts: 227Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2015
10/08/2015 Decided to migrate to OZ
11/21/2015 Took IELTS Exam
12/05/2015 IELTS Result Released - L:7.0, R:7.0, W:6.5; S:7.5
12/10/2015 EA Submitted
12/18/2015 EA Positive (ANZSCO Code: 263312 - Telecoms Network Engineer)
01/19/2016 Scheduled PTE-A Exam
01/19/2016 PTE-A Released L:77, R:77, W:76; S:88
01/19/2016 EOI Submitted @ 65PTS, Visa 189
01/21/2016 (Jan22 Au Time) ITA received (Thank u Lord!)
01/30/2016 Medical @ Nationwide
02/02/2016 PPD Test Result Negative
02/03/2016 Husband (main applicant) and Daughter's Medical Submitted - no action required
02/09/2016 My medicals submitted - no action required (late urine submission due to monthly period)
02/11/2016 - VISA 189 Lodged, front loaded all docs except form 80
02/13/2016 - Form 80 Uploaded
02/23/2016 - Direct Grant! (Praise God!)
Thank you Lord!
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Joined: Dec 03, 2015
Speaking test part 1
Full name
what do I call you?
where is your hometown?
what was it like growing up in your hometown?
do you like to stay in the city or the county?
what was a recent book you read, did you like it?
do you like reading magazines or books?
Part 2 Long turn
Tell me about a recent thing that you borrowed, what was it? why did you borrow it and why was it important?
Part 3 interaction
Why some people do not like to borrow valuable things
how long when you should return a thing you borrowed
Intellectual property - is copying bad?
why is it bad?
rampant downloading of songs is it ethical? what is its effects?
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Took my exam last Dec 12 at British Council Singapore. Received the results earlier today and very happy with it. I'm trying to remember as many questions as I can-
Part 1
- full name
- what do you do?
- where is your hometown?
- do you like your hometown?
- what do you like in particular in the house that you grew up in?
- where do you stay here in singapore?
- what type of housing do you live in?
- what do you like about your house now?
- describe your dream home
Part 2
Think of a gift that you had a hard time giving to someone.
- person you gave it to
- why did you have a hard time deciding
Part 3
- do you like giving gifts?
- what is the culture in your country in terms of giving gifts?
- do you give gifts during special occasions?
- what can you say about parents giving gifts to their children?
233411 Electronics Engineer (189||70pts)
Dec.13.2015 || IELTS ( L9 R7.5 W7 S8)
Aug.20.2016 || Submitted CDR via Fast Track
Sep.07.2016 || EA Assessor contact
Oct.07.2016 || Sent addtl docs
Oct.10.2016 || EA Assessor contact
Oct.12.2016 || Sent hard copies
Oct.27.2016 || Positive assessment from EA. Yay!
Oct.30.2016 || Submitted EOI
Nov.22.2016 || Received ITA
Dec.07.2016 || Lodged Visa189. Uploaded docs except medical, deferred due to pregnancy
Jan.04.2017 || CO contact- Form80, PCC, Medicals
Jan.23.2017 || Submitted docs + Form 1022 to add newborn
Mar.21.2017 || Uploaded baby's Passport
Jun.12.2017 || CO contact. Added baby to application
Jun.13.2017 || Baby's medical
Jun.16.2017 || Baby's medical cleared
Sep.14.2017 || Granted! TYL!!
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part 1.
about social media.
part 2.
What is your favorite song.
Why is it your favorite.
how do you feel when listening or singing this song.
Part 3.
Do you think modern songs appeal to children. why.
what songs do children like. why.
do you think social media can help artist.
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Joined: Dec 09, 2015
IELTS
IELTS Academic
IELTS Academic is for test takers wishing to study at undergraduate or postgraduate levels and for those seeking to join a professional organisation in an English speaking country.
Components: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
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IELTS General Training is for test takers wishing to migrate to the English speaking Countries including Australia, Canada and New Zealand and for those wishing to train or study below degree level.
Components: Writing and Speaking
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Part 2
Describe a success you had had.
What was it and when it happened.
Why did you choose it.
And explain how important this success was.
Part 3
Goals and achievements
Work as habitual action.
How to achieve success.
...sobrang bilis ng oras kapag nasa room na. Next exam is this Saturday, for LRW...hoping for band score 7 and above pls.