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cgmMelbourne 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.
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
cgmMelbourne 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.
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
bn1stMandaluyong 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
cgmMelbourne Posts: 212Member Joined: Dec 12, 2013
@bn1st did you have it notarized or CTC'ed as well? that might save you some time.
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_adventurerKuala 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
cgmMelbourne 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...
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_adventurerKuala 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
cavalier18Melbourne 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_adventurerKuala Lumpur Posts: 71Member Joined: Nov 04, 2013
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
cavalier18Melbourne Posts: 116Member Joined: Oct 19, 2013
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
@cavalier18 sorry, pwedeng malaman kung anong meron sa july? thanks.
cavalier18Melbourne 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"
cgmMelbourne 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.
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.
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
cgmMelbourne 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
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_adventurerKuala 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_17Mandaluyong Posts: 193Member Joined: Nov 27, 2011
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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
RyanJayMelbourne 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
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
AbrahamMandaluyong 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_adventurerKuala Lumpur Posts: 71Member Joined: Nov 04, 2013
...with God's grace, I got invited and the rest is history
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
RyanJayMelbourne 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
lexxusMandaluyong Posts: 78Member Joined: Dec 09, 2013
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)
bn1stMandaluyong 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
lexxusMandaluyong 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_adventurerKuala 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
lexxusMandaluyong 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_adventurerKuala Lumpur Posts: 71Member Joined: Nov 04, 2013
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
RyanJayMelbourne Posts: 232Member Joined: Jan 30, 2013
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_adventurerKuala 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)
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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
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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
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Joined: Dec 12, 2013
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
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Anyway upload ko na lang yung hinihingi nila.
December 27 2013 - Submitted ACS docs
January 20, 2014 - stage 2
February 11, 2014 - stage 3
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2013
Resources
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+ 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
Posts: 71Member
Joined: Nov 04, 2013
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
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2013
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
Posts: 71Member
Joined: Nov 04, 2013
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
Posts: 116Member
Joined: Oct 19, 2013
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"
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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
Posts: 116Member
Joined: Oct 19, 2013
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"
Posts: 39Member
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Posts: 116Member
Joined: Oct 19, 2013
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"
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2013
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
Posts: 39Member
Joined: Aug 21, 2013
Posts: 71Member
Joined: Nov 04, 2013
@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
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2013
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
Posts: 71Member
Joined: Nov 04, 2013
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
Posts: 193Member
Joined: Nov 27, 2011
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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
Posts: 232Member
Joined: Jan 30, 2013
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
Posts: 84Member
Joined: Jun 26, 2013
@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
Posts: 71Member
Joined: Nov 04, 2013
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
Posts: 232Member
Joined: Jan 30, 2013
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
Posts: 78Member
Joined: Dec 09, 2013
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)
Posts: 20Member
Joined: Feb 12, 2014
December 27 2013 - Submitted ACS docs
January 20, 2014 - stage 2
February 11, 2014 - stage 3
Posts: 78Member
Joined: Dec 09, 2013
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)
Posts: 71Member
Joined: Nov 04, 2013
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
Posts: 78Member
Joined: Dec 09, 2013
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)
Posts: 71Member
Joined: Nov 04, 2013
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
Posts: 232Member
Joined: Jan 30, 2013
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
Posts: 71Member
Joined: Nov 04, 2013
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