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Comments

  • cgmcgm Melbourne
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Dec 12, 2013
    edited February 2014
    @bn1st i think important talaga yung merong detailed job description kasi ACS will use it to assess if relevant ba yung work mo or hindi. as far as i've read, hindi lahat ng work experience nacrecredit at helpful yung detailed description dito.

    what i did on mine was create a page 2 sa COE at nilagay ko roles at resposibilities ko keeping in mind din yung ideal description based sa ANZSCO code. tapos sign na lang HR. thanks and hope it helps.

    Resources

    Visa Status Trackers
    + PinoyAU.info - http://bit.ly/1lhRiWc
    + Expat-Forum.com - http://bit.ly/1n9qkjt
    ACS ANZSCO Guide - http://bit.ly/1uNl3Yx
    ANZSCO Search - http://www.anzscosearch.com/261111.php
    - check your occupation code details and state eligibility

    Timeline

    Family of 3 (me, wife and daughter)
    ANZSCO 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Visa 190 VIC

    17 Dec 2013 - Gathered School Docs (TOR, Diploma, Certifications, etc)
    17 Dec 2013 - NBI Clearance (Same Day Release)
    18 Jan 2014 - IELTS Exam #1
    31 Jan 2014 - Submitted ACS Assessment (261111)
    01 Feb 2014 - IELTS Results #1 - (L8, R7.5, W6, S7 = OBS:7)
    06 Feb 2014 - Submitted IELTS Results #1 for Remarking
    15 Mar 2014 - IELTS Exam #2
    23 Mar 2014 - IELTS Results #2 - (L,R 8.5, W7.0, S7.5 = OBS:8) God is good! :)
    02 Apr 2014 - IELTS Exam #1 Remarking Positive, W6.0 -> W6.5
    04 Apr 2014 - ACS Result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 4+ yrs exp)
    04 Apr 2014 - EOI Submitted (Plan A: 189 60pts, Plan B: 190 VIC 65pts)
    08 Apr 2014 - VIC SS - first contact, provided written statement
    15 May 2014 - Plan C: Submitted New ACS Assessment (135112)
    02 Jul 2014 - Plan C: Received ACS Assessment (135112 ICT Project Manager)
    07 Jul 2014 - VIC SS Invite Received (261111)
    08 Jul 2014 - NBI Renewal (same day release)
    09 Jul 2014 - Medicals
    21 Jul 2014 - Visa lodged (VIC SS)
    21-29 Jul 2014 - Frontload documents
    30 Sep 2014 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord! :)
    07 Nov 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne! Temporarily staying at a friend
    07 Nov 2014 - Setup Centrelink, Bank Account, & TFN
    10 Nov 2014 - Setup Medicare
    07-25 Nov 2014 - Turista mode
    15 Nov 2014 - Apartment viewing on 4 locations
    16 Nov 2014 - Apartment application submitted
    17 Nov 2014 - Apartment application approved
    17-21 Nov 2014 - 3 TAFE Certifications ni misis sa hospitality
    22 Nov 2014 - Moved to our own apartment
    26 Nov 2014 - Job hunt started (me and wife)
    06 Dec 2014 - I started doing casual work
    12 Dec 2014 - Wife started casual work
    05 Jan 2014 - I started doing IT contract work
    18 Jan 2014 - Wife started working full-time

  • cgmcgm Melbourne
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Dec 12, 2013
    @the_adventurer salamat bro. yung remarking nagbabakasakali lang yun. i still have to study harder for the IELTS next month. hehe. nakakapraning mghintay especially when we're doing this for our families.

    Resources

    Visa Status Trackers
    + PinoyAU.info - http://bit.ly/1lhRiWc
    + Expat-Forum.com - http://bit.ly/1n9qkjt
    ACS ANZSCO Guide - http://bit.ly/1uNl3Yx
    ANZSCO Search - http://www.anzscosearch.com/261111.php
    - check your occupation code details and state eligibility

    Timeline

    Family of 3 (me, wife and daughter)
    ANZSCO 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Visa 190 VIC

    17 Dec 2013 - Gathered School Docs (TOR, Diploma, Certifications, etc)
    17 Dec 2013 - NBI Clearance (Same Day Release)
    18 Jan 2014 - IELTS Exam #1
    31 Jan 2014 - Submitted ACS Assessment (261111)
    01 Feb 2014 - IELTS Results #1 - (L8, R7.5, W6, S7 = OBS:7)
    06 Feb 2014 - Submitted IELTS Results #1 for Remarking
    15 Mar 2014 - IELTS Exam #2
    23 Mar 2014 - IELTS Results #2 - (L,R 8.5, W7.0, S7.5 = OBS:8) God is good! :)
    02 Apr 2014 - IELTS Exam #1 Remarking Positive, W6.0 -> W6.5
    04 Apr 2014 - ACS Result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 4+ yrs exp)
    04 Apr 2014 - EOI Submitted (Plan A: 189 60pts, Plan B: 190 VIC 65pts)
    08 Apr 2014 - VIC SS - first contact, provided written statement
    15 May 2014 - Plan C: Submitted New ACS Assessment (135112)
    02 Jul 2014 - Plan C: Received ACS Assessment (135112 ICT Project Manager)
    07 Jul 2014 - VIC SS Invite Received (261111)
    08 Jul 2014 - NBI Renewal (same day release)
    09 Jul 2014 - Medicals
    21 Jul 2014 - Visa lodged (VIC SS)
    21-29 Jul 2014 - Frontload documents
    30 Sep 2014 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord! :)
    07 Nov 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne! Temporarily staying at a friend
    07 Nov 2014 - Setup Centrelink, Bank Account, & TFN
    10 Nov 2014 - Setup Medicare
    07-25 Nov 2014 - Turista mode
    15 Nov 2014 - Apartment viewing on 4 locations
    16 Nov 2014 - Apartment application submitted
    17 Nov 2014 - Apartment application approved
    17-21 Nov 2014 - 3 TAFE Certifications ni misis sa hospitality
    22 Nov 2014 - Moved to our own apartment
    26 Nov 2014 - Job hunt started (me and wife)
    06 Dec 2014 - I started doing casual work
    12 Dec 2014 - Wife started casual work
    05 Jan 2014 - I started doing IT contract work
    18 Jan 2014 - Wife started working full-time

  • bn1stbn1st Mandaluyong
    Posts: 20Member
    Joined: Feb 12, 2014
    @cgm thanks sa response. Yup ganun ginawa ko. May separate page ako with detailed job description signed by my direct managers. Related yung work ko 8 years.

    Anyway upload ko na lang yung hinihingi nila.

    December 27 2013 - Submitted ACS docs
    January 20, 2014 - stage 2
    February 11, 2014 - stage 3

  • cgmcgm Melbourne
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Dec 12, 2013
    @bn1st did you have it notarized or CTC'ed as well? that might save you some time.

    Resources

    Visa Status Trackers
    + PinoyAU.info - http://bit.ly/1lhRiWc
    + Expat-Forum.com - http://bit.ly/1n9qkjt
    ACS ANZSCO Guide - http://bit.ly/1uNl3Yx
    ANZSCO Search - http://www.anzscosearch.com/261111.php
    - check your occupation code details and state eligibility

    Timeline

    Family of 3 (me, wife and daughter)
    ANZSCO 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Visa 190 VIC

    17 Dec 2013 - Gathered School Docs (TOR, Diploma, Certifications, etc)
    17 Dec 2013 - NBI Clearance (Same Day Release)
    18 Jan 2014 - IELTS Exam #1
    31 Jan 2014 - Submitted ACS Assessment (261111)
    01 Feb 2014 - IELTS Results #1 - (L8, R7.5, W6, S7 = OBS:7)
    06 Feb 2014 - Submitted IELTS Results #1 for Remarking
    15 Mar 2014 - IELTS Exam #2
    23 Mar 2014 - IELTS Results #2 - (L,R 8.5, W7.0, S7.5 = OBS:8) God is good! :)
    02 Apr 2014 - IELTS Exam #1 Remarking Positive, W6.0 -> W6.5
    04 Apr 2014 - ACS Result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 4+ yrs exp)
    04 Apr 2014 - EOI Submitted (Plan A: 189 60pts, Plan B: 190 VIC 65pts)
    08 Apr 2014 - VIC SS - first contact, provided written statement
    15 May 2014 - Plan C: Submitted New ACS Assessment (135112)
    02 Jul 2014 - Plan C: Received ACS Assessment (135112 ICT Project Manager)
    07 Jul 2014 - VIC SS Invite Received (261111)
    08 Jul 2014 - NBI Renewal (same day release)
    09 Jul 2014 - Medicals
    21 Jul 2014 - Visa lodged (VIC SS)
    21-29 Jul 2014 - Frontload documents
    30 Sep 2014 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord! :)
    07 Nov 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne! Temporarily staying at a friend
    07 Nov 2014 - Setup Centrelink, Bank Account, & TFN
    10 Nov 2014 - Setup Medicare
    07-25 Nov 2014 - Turista mode
    15 Nov 2014 - Apartment viewing on 4 locations
    16 Nov 2014 - Apartment application submitted
    17 Nov 2014 - Apartment application approved
    17-21 Nov 2014 - 3 TAFE Certifications ni misis sa hospitality
    22 Nov 2014 - Moved to our own apartment
    26 Nov 2014 - Job hunt started (me and wife)
    06 Dec 2014 - I started doing casual work
    12 Dec 2014 - Wife started casual work
    05 Jan 2014 - I started doing IT contract work
    18 Jan 2014 - Wife started working full-time

  • the_adventurerthe_adventurer Kuala Lumpur
    Posts: 71Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2013
    @cgm i see. malay mo 7 pala talaga dpat yun writing mo.hehe. Tama. ako din ibuhos na natin lahat ng effort, aral2 muna sa IELTS while waiting sa ACS ;)

    09 November 2013 - Started collecting documents for Skills Assessment.
    27 January 2014 - ACS Application Submitted
    15 March 2014 - IELTS BC (S-7.5, W-7.0, L-7.0, R-6.5)
    16 April 2014 - Received Suitable Assessment from ACS
    05 April 2014 - IELTS BC (S-7.0, W- 7.0, L-8.0, R-6.0)
    10 May 2014 - IELTS BC (S-8.0, W- 7.5, L-6.5, R-7.0)

    Should I take one more IELTS?

    "Chances favor the prepared mind" -Louis Pasteur

  • cgmcgm Melbourne
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Dec 12, 2013
    @the_adventurer sana magdilang anghel ka. ganda nun if 7.0 ang writing solve na ang isang barrier na time-consuming. hehe...

    Resources

    Visa Status Trackers
    + PinoyAU.info - http://bit.ly/1lhRiWc
    + Expat-Forum.com - http://bit.ly/1n9qkjt
    ACS ANZSCO Guide - http://bit.ly/1uNl3Yx
    ANZSCO Search - http://www.anzscosearch.com/261111.php
    - check your occupation code details and state eligibility

    Timeline

    Family of 3 (me, wife and daughter)
    ANZSCO 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Visa 190 VIC

    17 Dec 2013 - Gathered School Docs (TOR, Diploma, Certifications, etc)
    17 Dec 2013 - NBI Clearance (Same Day Release)
    18 Jan 2014 - IELTS Exam #1
    31 Jan 2014 - Submitted ACS Assessment (261111)
    01 Feb 2014 - IELTS Results #1 - (L8, R7.5, W6, S7 = OBS:7)
    06 Feb 2014 - Submitted IELTS Results #1 for Remarking
    15 Mar 2014 - IELTS Exam #2
    23 Mar 2014 - IELTS Results #2 - (L,R 8.5, W7.0, S7.5 = OBS:8) God is good! :)
    02 Apr 2014 - IELTS Exam #1 Remarking Positive, W6.0 -> W6.5
    04 Apr 2014 - ACS Result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 4+ yrs exp)
    04 Apr 2014 - EOI Submitted (Plan A: 189 60pts, Plan B: 190 VIC 65pts)
    08 Apr 2014 - VIC SS - first contact, provided written statement
    15 May 2014 - Plan C: Submitted New ACS Assessment (135112)
    02 Jul 2014 - Plan C: Received ACS Assessment (135112 ICT Project Manager)
    07 Jul 2014 - VIC SS Invite Received (261111)
    08 Jul 2014 - NBI Renewal (same day release)
    09 Jul 2014 - Medicals
    21 Jul 2014 - Visa lodged (VIC SS)
    21-29 Jul 2014 - Frontload documents
    30 Sep 2014 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord! :)
    07 Nov 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne! Temporarily staying at a friend
    07 Nov 2014 - Setup Centrelink, Bank Account, & TFN
    10 Nov 2014 - Setup Medicare
    07-25 Nov 2014 - Turista mode
    15 Nov 2014 - Apartment viewing on 4 locations
    16 Nov 2014 - Apartment application submitted
    17 Nov 2014 - Apartment application approved
    17-21 Nov 2014 - 3 TAFE Certifications ni misis sa hospitality
    22 Nov 2014 - Moved to our own apartment
    26 Nov 2014 - Job hunt started (me and wife)
    06 Dec 2014 - I started doing casual work
    12 Dec 2014 - Wife started casual work
    05 Jan 2014 - I started doing IT contract work
    18 Jan 2014 - Wife started working full-time

  • the_adventurerthe_adventurer Kuala Lumpur
    Posts: 71Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2013
    @cgm uu tingin ko na-misinterpret lang yung letter/essay mo na dapat ay 7.0 talaga haha. Pag positive na IELTS at ACS, sabi nila mejo mabilis na rin ang next processes. Dito lang sa 2 to sobrang tumatagal.hehe.

    09 November 2013 - Started collecting documents for Skills Assessment.
    27 January 2014 - ACS Application Submitted
    15 March 2014 - IELTS BC (S-7.5, W-7.0, L-7.0, R-6.5)
    16 April 2014 - Received Suitable Assessment from ACS
    05 April 2014 - IELTS BC (S-7.0, W- 7.0, L-8.0, R-6.0)
    10 May 2014 - IELTS BC (S-8.0, W- 7.5, L-6.5, R-7.0)

    Should I take one more IELTS?

    "Chances favor the prepared mind" -Louis Pasteur

  • cavalier18cavalier18 Melbourne
    Posts: 116Member
    Joined: Oct 19, 2013
    edited February 2014
    Hi guys,

    Finally, after 3 months of waiting, dumating na assessment ko. Suitable naman and bachelor's degree. Nakakakaba nung dumating ung email kasi baka hindi suitable haha! Kaso as expected, minus 2 years. :) Goodluck dun sa mga waiting for results. :)

    Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261111 - ICT Business Analyst
    Timeline:
    11/20/13 - ACS Skill Assessment
    12/7/13 - IELTS exam
    12/20/13 - Received IELTS results (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 6.5)
    1/2/14 - Filed for IELTS remarking
    2/12/14 - ACS Result Suitable, comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree
    2/21/14 - Received Remarking Result :) (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 7)
    3/6/14 - Submitted VIC SS application
    5/26/14 - Received invite to lodge visa 189 (60 pts) Thank you lord!
    6/15/14 - Lodged Visa 189
    7/14/14 - Medicals @ St Lukes global
    7/15/14 - Done uploading all documents including Form 80. Waiting for CO allocation.
    7/22/14 - CO allocated (Team 07 GSM Adelaide). Requested for additional docs.
    8/1/14 - Medicals Referred
    7/3/15 - Visa Grant

    "That in all things God may be glorified"

  • the_adventurerthe_adventurer Kuala Lumpur
    Posts: 71Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2013
    @cavalier18 congrats! =D>

    although lagi na nga talaga minus 2 years sa work exp., at least suitable and bachelor's degree naman. Sana kami din soon. hehe

    09 November 2013 - Started collecting documents for Skills Assessment.
    27 January 2014 - ACS Application Submitted
    15 March 2014 - IELTS BC (S-7.5, W-7.0, L-7.0, R-6.5)
    16 April 2014 - Received Suitable Assessment from ACS
    05 April 2014 - IELTS BC (S-7.0, W- 7.0, L-8.0, R-6.0)
    10 May 2014 - IELTS BC (S-8.0, W- 7.5, L-6.5, R-7.0)

    Should I take one more IELTS?

    "Chances favor the prepared mind" -Louis Pasteur

  • cavalier18cavalier18 Melbourne
    Posts: 116Member
    Joined: Oct 19, 2013
    @the_adventurer thanks and goodluck! :)

    Yep. Sana magpickup na ung process nila para maassess na din ung sa inyo. Sana di tayo abutan ng July. =)

    Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261111 - ICT Business Analyst
    Timeline:
    11/20/13 - ACS Skill Assessment
    12/7/13 - IELTS exam
    12/20/13 - Received IELTS results (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 6.5)
    1/2/14 - Filed for IELTS remarking
    2/12/14 - ACS Result Suitable, comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree
    2/21/14 - Received Remarking Result :) (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 7)
    3/6/14 - Submitted VIC SS application
    5/26/14 - Received invite to lodge visa 189 (60 pts) Thank you lord!
    6/15/14 - Lodged Visa 189
    7/14/14 - Medicals @ St Lukes global
    7/15/14 - Done uploading all documents including Form 80. Waiting for CO allocation.
    7/22/14 - CO allocated (Team 07 GSM Adelaide). Requested for additional docs.
    8/1/14 - Medicals Referred
    7/3/15 - Visa Grant

    "That in all things God may be glorified"

  • mannmann Perth
    Posts: 39Member
    Joined: Aug 21, 2013
    @cavalier18 sorry, pwedeng malaman kung anong meron sa july? thanks.
  • cavalier18cavalier18 Melbourne
    Posts: 116Member
    Joined: Oct 19, 2013
    @mann ah kasi as far as i know. Madaming changes sa July e. Its either visa fees or possible na may mga occupations na mawala sa list. :)

    Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261111 - ICT Business Analyst
    Timeline:
    11/20/13 - ACS Skill Assessment
    12/7/13 - IELTS exam
    12/20/13 - Received IELTS results (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 6.5)
    1/2/14 - Filed for IELTS remarking
    2/12/14 - ACS Result Suitable, comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree
    2/21/14 - Received Remarking Result :) (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 7)
    3/6/14 - Submitted VIC SS application
    5/26/14 - Received invite to lodge visa 189 (60 pts) Thank you lord!
    6/15/14 - Lodged Visa 189
    7/14/14 - Medicals @ St Lukes global
    7/15/14 - Done uploading all documents including Form 80. Waiting for CO allocation.
    7/22/14 - CO allocated (Team 07 GSM Adelaide). Requested for additional docs.
    8/1/14 - Medicals Referred
    7/3/15 - Visa Grant

    "That in all things God may be glorified"

  • cgmcgm Melbourne
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Dec 12, 2013
    @mann July magreset ang quota sa SOL tapos that's the time din na they might add or remove occupations. Though meron flagged, doesn't mean naman na it will be removed. :)

    http://www.awpa.gov.au/our-work/labour-market-information/skilled-occupation-list/pages/flagged-occupations.aspx

    Resources

    Visa Status Trackers
    + PinoyAU.info - http://bit.ly/1lhRiWc
    + Expat-Forum.com - http://bit.ly/1n9qkjt
    ACS ANZSCO Guide - http://bit.ly/1uNl3Yx
    ANZSCO Search - http://www.anzscosearch.com/261111.php
    - check your occupation code details and state eligibility

    Timeline

    Family of 3 (me, wife and daughter)
    ANZSCO 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Visa 190 VIC

    17 Dec 2013 - Gathered School Docs (TOR, Diploma, Certifications, etc)
    17 Dec 2013 - NBI Clearance (Same Day Release)
    18 Jan 2014 - IELTS Exam #1
    31 Jan 2014 - Submitted ACS Assessment (261111)
    01 Feb 2014 - IELTS Results #1 - (L8, R7.5, W6, S7 = OBS:7)
    06 Feb 2014 - Submitted IELTS Results #1 for Remarking
    15 Mar 2014 - IELTS Exam #2
    23 Mar 2014 - IELTS Results #2 - (L,R 8.5, W7.0, S7.5 = OBS:8) God is good! :)
    02 Apr 2014 - IELTS Exam #1 Remarking Positive, W6.0 -> W6.5
    04 Apr 2014 - ACS Result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 4+ yrs exp)
    04 Apr 2014 - EOI Submitted (Plan A: 189 60pts, Plan B: 190 VIC 65pts)
    08 Apr 2014 - VIC SS - first contact, provided written statement
    15 May 2014 - Plan C: Submitted New ACS Assessment (135112)
    02 Jul 2014 - Plan C: Received ACS Assessment (135112 ICT Project Manager)
    07 Jul 2014 - VIC SS Invite Received (261111)
    08 Jul 2014 - NBI Renewal (same day release)
    09 Jul 2014 - Medicals
    21 Jul 2014 - Visa lodged (VIC SS)
    21-29 Jul 2014 - Frontload documents
    30 Sep 2014 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord! :)
    07 Nov 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne! Temporarily staying at a friend
    07 Nov 2014 - Setup Centrelink, Bank Account, & TFN
    10 Nov 2014 - Setup Medicare
    07-25 Nov 2014 - Turista mode
    15 Nov 2014 - Apartment viewing on 4 locations
    16 Nov 2014 - Apartment application submitted
    17 Nov 2014 - Apartment application approved
    17-21 Nov 2014 - 3 TAFE Certifications ni misis sa hospitality
    22 Nov 2014 - Moved to our own apartment
    26 Nov 2014 - Job hunt started (me and wife)
    06 Dec 2014 - I started doing casual work
    12 Dec 2014 - Wife started casual work
    05 Jan 2014 - I started doing IT contract work
    18 Jan 2014 - Wife started working full-time

  • mannmann Perth
    Posts: 39Member
    Joined: Aug 21, 2013
    @cgm and @cavalier18 thanks for the info!
  • the_adventurerthe_adventurer Kuala Lumpur
    Posts: 71Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2013
    edited February 2014
    @cavalier thanks din sana nga before July makapag-lodge na :)

    @mann

    In addition to what cavalier and cgm have said, there might be possible changes in the IELTS requirement or points pass mark could go back to 65.

    Furthermore, delaying one's application could also pose a risk of not getting a state sponsporship as most of the states are suspending occupations as in the case of NSW in the link below.

    http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/25147/NSW-State-Occupation-List.pdf

    Kaya mejo nakaka-pressure mag-apply this year but hopefully there won't be much changes in July 2014. :)

    09 November 2013 - Started collecting documents for Skills Assessment.
    27 January 2014 - ACS Application Submitted
    15 March 2014 - IELTS BC (S-7.5, W-7.0, L-7.0, R-6.5)
    16 April 2014 - Received Suitable Assessment from ACS
    05 April 2014 - IELTS BC (S-7.0, W- 7.0, L-8.0, R-6.0)
    10 May 2014 - IELTS BC (S-8.0, W- 7.5, L-6.5, R-7.0)

    Should I take one more IELTS?

    "Chances favor the prepared mind" -Louis Pasteur

  • cgmcgm Melbourne
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Dec 12, 2013
    @the_adventurer did NSW ba opened their SS last July 2013? Or when you started to apply, did you notice that they are accepting SS? Thanks

    Resources

    Visa Status Trackers
    + PinoyAU.info - http://bit.ly/1lhRiWc
    + Expat-Forum.com - http://bit.ly/1n9qkjt
    ACS ANZSCO Guide - http://bit.ly/1uNl3Yx
    ANZSCO Search - http://www.anzscosearch.com/261111.php
    - check your occupation code details and state eligibility

    Timeline

    Family of 3 (me, wife and daughter)
    ANZSCO 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Visa 190 VIC

    17 Dec 2013 - Gathered School Docs (TOR, Diploma, Certifications, etc)
    17 Dec 2013 - NBI Clearance (Same Day Release)
    18 Jan 2014 - IELTS Exam #1
    31 Jan 2014 - Submitted ACS Assessment (261111)
    01 Feb 2014 - IELTS Results #1 - (L8, R7.5, W6, S7 = OBS:7)
    06 Feb 2014 - Submitted IELTS Results #1 for Remarking
    15 Mar 2014 - IELTS Exam #2
    23 Mar 2014 - IELTS Results #2 - (L,R 8.5, W7.0, S7.5 = OBS:8) God is good! :)
    02 Apr 2014 - IELTS Exam #1 Remarking Positive, W6.0 -> W6.5
    04 Apr 2014 - ACS Result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 4+ yrs exp)
    04 Apr 2014 - EOI Submitted (Plan A: 189 60pts, Plan B: 190 VIC 65pts)
    08 Apr 2014 - VIC SS - first contact, provided written statement
    15 May 2014 - Plan C: Submitted New ACS Assessment (135112)
    02 Jul 2014 - Plan C: Received ACS Assessment (135112 ICT Project Manager)
    07 Jul 2014 - VIC SS Invite Received (261111)
    08 Jul 2014 - NBI Renewal (same day release)
    09 Jul 2014 - Medicals
    21 Jul 2014 - Visa lodged (VIC SS)
    21-29 Jul 2014 - Frontload documents
    30 Sep 2014 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord! :)
    07 Nov 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne! Temporarily staying at a friend
    07 Nov 2014 - Setup Centrelink, Bank Account, & TFN
    10 Nov 2014 - Setup Medicare
    07-25 Nov 2014 - Turista mode
    15 Nov 2014 - Apartment viewing on 4 locations
    16 Nov 2014 - Apartment application submitted
    17 Nov 2014 - Apartment application approved
    17-21 Nov 2014 - 3 TAFE Certifications ni misis sa hospitality
    22 Nov 2014 - Moved to our own apartment
    26 Nov 2014 - Job hunt started (me and wife)
    06 Dec 2014 - I started doing casual work
    12 Dec 2014 - Wife started casual work
    05 Jan 2014 - I started doing IT contract work
    18 Jan 2014 - Wife started working full-time

  • the_adventurerthe_adventurer Kuala Lumpur
    Posts: 71Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2013
    edited February 2014
    Not sure @cgm hehe. Maybe our other friends can tell hehe. Di ko napansin. Nakita ko lang nung Nov/Dec last year, closed na yung Programmers skill. Hmmm.. they might reopen pero sobrang dami na kasi na-grant na programmers.

    09 November 2013 - Started collecting documents for Skills Assessment.
    27 January 2014 - ACS Application Submitted
    15 March 2014 - IELTS BC (S-7.5, W-7.0, L-7.0, R-6.5)
    16 April 2014 - Received Suitable Assessment from ACS
    05 April 2014 - IELTS BC (S-7.0, W- 7.0, L-8.0, R-6.0)
    10 May 2014 - IELTS BC (S-8.0, W- 7.5, L-6.5, R-7.0)

    Should I take one more IELTS?

    "Chances favor the prepared mind" -Louis Pasteur

  • yhanie_17yhanie_17 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 193Member
    Joined: Nov 27, 2011
    @cavalier18 How is the result of your remarking?

    ======================================
    Occupation: Computer and Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111)
    Main Applicant: Wife
    29 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
    27 July 2013 - Suitablle, AQF Bachelor Degree, 8 yrs experience counted
    29 August 2013 - IELTS Exam Date, IDP Singapore

  • RyanJayRyanJay Melbourne
    Posts: 232Member
    Joined: Jan 30, 2013
    @cgm, yes, NSW opened their SS for IT occupation last July 2013 but around September (not really sure if it is really September), DIAC made changes on occupations that are getting filled fast. They implemented invitation on pro-rata basis on those occupations. This includes occupations in IT. They also informed states to stop giving invitations. Then after a couple of months, they allowed them to start giving invitations again. Some states opened their SS and some did not, and I think NSW is one of those state that remained close for IT occupations. Good thing Victoria states re-opened their SS and with God's grace, I got invited and the rest is history :D

    Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    03/18/2013 - ACS submitted
    04/06/2013 - IELTS (BC) - L-7.5 R-7.0 W-7.0 S-6.5
    06/20/2013 - Received ACS positive result (AQF Diploma)
    07/27/2013 - IELTS (BC) - L-7.5 R-9.0 W-6.0 S-7.5
    09/21/2013 - IELTS (IDP) - L-8.5 R-8.5 W-8.0 S-7.0 (Thank God!)
    10/08/2013 - VIC SS application
    10/24/2013 - VIC SS approved/Skillselect Invitation
    10/30/2013 - Lodge Online Visa 190
    10/31/2013 - NBI
    11/15/2013 - Medicals Done (w/ wife and 2 kids)
    12/05/2013 - CO Team 7 Adelaide (LM)
    01/16/2014 - CO asked additional documents (contract, ITR, payslip, wife's form 80)
    01/24/2014 - Uploaded additional documents
    02/10/2014 - Visa Granted! Glory to God (IED - Jun. 11 2014)
    03/16/2014 - Arrived in Melbourne

    04/30/2014 - Started Job as Web Developer

    For nothing is impossible with God. - Luke 1:37

  • AbrahamAbraham Mandaluyong
    Posts: 84Member
    Joined: Jun 26, 2013
    Stage 4 nrin ung sakin. Ngayon ko lng n check. Focus muna sa IELTS review.

    @cavalier18, congratz.
    Naway lahat kami dito bachelor dn. Ilan nakuha mo sa skills? Thanks

    June 26, 2013 - Joined PinoyAU forum ; 0 )
    Nov 2013 - Jan 2014 - Gathered all requirements for ACS assessment.
    Jan 25, 2014 - Submitted ACS Application (263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer)
    Feb 12, 2014 - Stage 4 (ACS )
    Apr 3, 2014 - ACS result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 5+ yrs experience credited)
    April – May 2014 – IELTS review with the help of a review center
    May - Feb 2014 – IELTS review and AU migration dream was differed due to some personal and work related issues
    Feb 2014 - May 2015 - Back to IELTS review
    Possible IELTS exam May 2015
    Hopping within 2015 Visa Grant and Big Move to Down Under ;)
    Good Luck to our AU Dreams. God Bless Us All ;)

  • the_adventurerthe_adventurer Kuala Lumpur
    Posts: 71Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2013
    ...with God's grace, I got invited and the rest is history :D
    Wohoo Idol RyanJay!! CONGRATZ!!! All your hard work and sacrifices have finally paid off! So happy for u! ;)

    Ambilis ng IED mo sa June 11, 2014 agad agad!

    09 November 2013 - Started collecting documents for Skills Assessment.
    27 January 2014 - ACS Application Submitted
    15 March 2014 - IELTS BC (S-7.5, W-7.0, L-7.0, R-6.5)
    16 April 2014 - Received Suitable Assessment from ACS
    05 April 2014 - IELTS BC (S-7.0, W- 7.0, L-8.0, R-6.0)
    10 May 2014 - IELTS BC (S-8.0, W- 7.5, L-6.5, R-7.0)

    Should I take one more IELTS?

    "Chances favor the prepared mind" -Louis Pasteur

  • RyanJayRyanJay Melbourne
    Posts: 232Member
    Joined: Jan 30, 2013
    @the_adventurer - thanks bro. Oo bilis nga eh, nakakagulat at 4 months lang ang binigay na allowance to go there. Pero ok lang, balak talaga namin wag na patagalin once na grant kaya we are planing to go there 1st or 2nd week na ng March.

    I remember when I was also on ACS assessment and IELTS stage, sobrang pressure at stressfull talaga. Then during that time pa nagsimula ang changes ng ACS assessment where they deduct certain amount of years in order to met the assessment requirement. Kaya sobrang nakaka worry talaga.

    Anways, good luck sa mga assessment at IELTS nyo, Praying na makarating na rin kayo sa finish line. In the end, worth it lahat ng hirap, luha at pawis na pinagdaanan nyo.

    Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    03/18/2013 - ACS submitted
    04/06/2013 - IELTS (BC) - L-7.5 R-7.0 W-7.0 S-6.5
    06/20/2013 - Received ACS positive result (AQF Diploma)
    07/27/2013 - IELTS (BC) - L-7.5 R-9.0 W-6.0 S-7.5
    09/21/2013 - IELTS (IDP) - L-8.5 R-8.5 W-8.0 S-7.0 (Thank God!)
    10/08/2013 - VIC SS application
    10/24/2013 - VIC SS approved/Skillselect Invitation
    10/30/2013 - Lodge Online Visa 190
    10/31/2013 - NBI
    11/15/2013 - Medicals Done (w/ wife and 2 kids)
    12/05/2013 - CO Team 7 Adelaide (LM)
    01/16/2014 - CO asked additional documents (contract, ITR, payslip, wife's form 80)
    01/24/2014 - Uploaded additional documents
    02/10/2014 - Visa Granted! Glory to God (IED - Jun. 11 2014)
    03/16/2014 - Arrived in Melbourne

    04/30/2014 - Started Job as Web Developer

    For nothing is impossible with God. - Luke 1:37

  • lexxuslexxus Mandaluyong
    Posts: 78Member
    Joined: Dec 09, 2013
    @cavalier18 congrats tapos na waiting game mo.

    12/09/13 - Started collecting documents
    01/18/14 - Submitted ACS (Analyst programmer 261311)
    01/19/14 - Procrastination (iELTS review)
    - Wasted time in Dota 2
    03/31/14 - Received positive result: ACS assessment suitable
    04/01/14 - Procrastination (iELTS)
    - Petiks in reviewing iELTS
    - Wasted time in Diablo 3 Reaper of Souls
    04/22/14 - Start iELTS review no more excuses
    06/21/14 - ielts IDP: L = 7, S = 7, W = 6, R = 6 (boom sablay >,<)
    08/16/14 - ielts IDP: L = 8, S = 7, W = 6, R = 7.5 (Writing again omg)

  • bn1stbn1st Mandaluyong
    Posts: 20Member
    Joined: Feb 12, 2014
    @cgm yup everything is notarized. Pinaulit ko pa nga kasi yung stamp sa ibang docs ko malabo. Medyo frustrating kasi kala ko ok na lahat yung docs na pinasa ko

    December 27 2013 - Submitted ACS docs
    January 20, 2014 - stage 2
    February 11, 2014 - stage 3

  • lexxuslexxus Mandaluyong
    Posts: 78Member
    Joined: Dec 09, 2013
    Sa mga kakasubmit palang ng acs , kailan nyo plan mag ielts? Wait nyo paba ang result if suitable or susugal na para paglabas diretso EOI? Naisip ko kasi baka masayang ielts ko pagbigla hindi suitable "wag naman sana". hehe

    12/09/13 - Started collecting documents
    01/18/14 - Submitted ACS (Analyst programmer 261311)
    01/19/14 - Procrastination (iELTS review)
    - Wasted time in Dota 2
    03/31/14 - Received positive result: ACS assessment suitable
    04/01/14 - Procrastination (iELTS)
    - Petiks in reviewing iELTS
    - Wasted time in Diablo 3 Reaper of Souls
    04/22/14 - Start iELTS review no more excuses
    06/21/14 - ielts IDP: L = 7, S = 7, W = 6, R = 6 (boom sablay >,<)
    08/16/14 - ielts IDP: L = 8, S = 7, W = 6, R = 7.5 (Writing again omg)

  • the_adventurerthe_adventurer Kuala Lumpur
    Posts: 71Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2013
    edited February 2014
    @RyanJay onga 4 months lang nakakagulat naman kasi yung iba ata umaabot ng 1 year. Pero atleast maaga ka mkakarating ng dream land.hehe 1st week march ilang days nalang yun hehe. Thanks! We shall follow your footprints to reach that peak of total happiness.hehe. So proud of you! ;)

    Btw, update guys, just checked my ACS, and guess what it's on stage 4 now! hahaha
    Thanks God! Exactly after 18 days just like you lexxus. (Timing is being accurate)

    @lexxus mas maganda take IELTS na asap para atleast if you fail you have more time to take another test again. And as RyanJay also said, time you greatest enemy. Malapit na mag-July 2014 where there 'might' be changes in the system.

    09 November 2013 - Started collecting documents for Skills Assessment.
    27 January 2014 - ACS Application Submitted
    15 March 2014 - IELTS BC (S-7.5, W-7.0, L-7.0, R-6.5)
    16 April 2014 - Received Suitable Assessment from ACS
    05 April 2014 - IELTS BC (S-7.0, W- 7.0, L-8.0, R-6.0)
    10 May 2014 - IELTS BC (S-8.0, W- 7.5, L-6.5, R-7.0)

    Should I take one more IELTS?

    "Chances favor the prepared mind" -Louis Pasteur

  • lexxuslexxus Mandaluyong
    Posts: 78Member
    Joined: Dec 09, 2013
    @the_adventurer buti naman nagstage 4 kana rin, such a relief hehe. I guess magtake na din ako ng ielts.

    Jan-feb batchmates ng acs kailan kayo naka sched for ielts?

    @RyanJay - Same pala tayo na analyst programmer I hope you don't mind, ask ko lang yung naclaim mong points sa acs? Saka what drives you to apply for SS. Kabado kasi ako dahil section 2 lang school ko baka need ko rin mag SS to meet the points.Thanks!

    12/09/13 - Started collecting documents
    01/18/14 - Submitted ACS (Analyst programmer 261311)
    01/19/14 - Procrastination (iELTS review)
    - Wasted time in Dota 2
    03/31/14 - Received positive result: ACS assessment suitable
    04/01/14 - Procrastination (iELTS)
    - Petiks in reviewing iELTS
    - Wasted time in Diablo 3 Reaper of Souls
    04/22/14 - Start iELTS review no more excuses
    06/21/14 - ielts IDP: L = 7, S = 7, W = 6, R = 6 (boom sablay >,<)
    08/16/14 - ielts IDP: L = 8, S = 7, W = 6, R = 7.5 (Writing again omg)

  • the_adventurerthe_adventurer Kuala Lumpur
    Posts: 71Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2013
    @lexxus onga (sigh) sana tuloy tuloy na hehe

    good move!

    Here's the schedule for GT exam:
    March: 08, 15
    April: 5, 24 (In MY, no sked on the 24th)
    May: 10, 17

    Honestly if I can take all these exams I will.haha.. So that at least one of them I will get 7.0 in all modules para 10 points.

    Taking IELTS on June, I think, is not recommended if you plan for an SS. Since your application for SS will take time and 'might' cross July 1st, 2014 :)

    09 November 2013 - Started collecting documents for Skills Assessment.
    27 January 2014 - ACS Application Submitted
    15 March 2014 - IELTS BC (S-7.5, W-7.0, L-7.0, R-6.5)
    16 April 2014 - Received Suitable Assessment from ACS
    05 April 2014 - IELTS BC (S-7.0, W- 7.0, L-8.0, R-6.0)
    10 May 2014 - IELTS BC (S-8.0, W- 7.5, L-6.5, R-7.0)

    Should I take one more IELTS?

    "Chances favor the prepared mind" -Louis Pasteur

  • RyanJayRyanJay Melbourne
    Posts: 232Member
    Joined: Jan 30, 2013
    @lexxus,

    I only got 10 points for my education qualification. Diploma lang kasi yung equivalent ng Bachelor's degree ko. Graduate kasi ako ng AMA computer college which I think is nasa section 3. Then I can only claim 5 points sa skilled work experience ko kasi they deducted 5 years sa total years of work experience ko. I have 8 years in the end, I can only claim 3 years. So I needed state sponsorship to get to 60 points. It turned out OK naman kasi within almost 2 weeks lang, na invite na ako to lodge whereas yung ibang 189 applicants, medyo matagal pa na invite.

    Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    03/18/2013 - ACS submitted
    04/06/2013 - IELTS (BC) - L-7.5 R-7.0 W-7.0 S-6.5
    06/20/2013 - Received ACS positive result (AQF Diploma)
    07/27/2013 - IELTS (BC) - L-7.5 R-9.0 W-6.0 S-7.5
    09/21/2013 - IELTS (IDP) - L-8.5 R-8.5 W-8.0 S-7.0 (Thank God!)
    10/08/2013 - VIC SS application
    10/24/2013 - VIC SS approved/Skillselect Invitation
    10/30/2013 - Lodge Online Visa 190
    10/31/2013 - NBI
    11/15/2013 - Medicals Done (w/ wife and 2 kids)
    12/05/2013 - CO Team 7 Adelaide (LM)
    01/16/2014 - CO asked additional documents (contract, ITR, payslip, wife's form 80)
    01/24/2014 - Uploaded additional documents
    02/10/2014 - Visa Granted! Glory to God (IED - Jun. 11 2014)
    03/16/2014 - Arrived in Melbourne

    04/30/2014 - Started Job as Web Developer

    For nothing is impossible with God. - Luke 1:37

  • the_adventurerthe_adventurer Kuala Lumpur
    Posts: 71Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2013
    Stage 4 nrin ung sakin. Ngayon ko lng n check. Focus muna sa IELTS review.
    Uy @abraham! Congratz. Parehas na tayong nasa stage 4! Tama aral2 muna IELTS ;)

    09 November 2013 - Started collecting documents for Skills Assessment.
    27 January 2014 - ACS Application Submitted
    15 March 2014 - IELTS BC (S-7.5, W-7.0, L-7.0, R-6.5)
    16 April 2014 - Received Suitable Assessment from ACS
    05 April 2014 - IELTS BC (S-7.0, W- 7.0, L-8.0, R-6.0)
    10 May 2014 - IELTS BC (S-8.0, W- 7.5, L-6.5, R-7.0)

    Should I take one more IELTS?

    "Chances favor the prepared mind" -Louis Pasteur

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