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Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
Joined: Jan 24, 2013
2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving
2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)
PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER!
Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
sana po makatulong.. God bless!
Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
Joined: Jan 24, 2013
2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving
2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)
PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER!
Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
sana po makatulong.. God bless!
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
Posts: 137Member
Joined: Sep 25, 2014
Score Legend:
IELTS - 4.5 ; PTE - 29-35
IELTS - 5.0 ; PTE - 36-41
IELTS - 5.5 ; PTE - 42-49
IELTS - 6.0 ; PTE - 50-57
IELTS - 6.5 ; PTE - 58-64
IELTS - 7.0 ; PTE - 65-72
IELTS - 7.5 ; PTE - 73-78
IELTS - 8.0 ; PTE - 79-82
IELTS - 8.5 ; PTE - 83-85
IELTS - 9.0 ; PTE - 86-90
DIBP - https://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx
CPAA - http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/migration-assessment
Accountant (General) (221111)
Requirements of Visa (Skilled Independent - 189):
(a) Occupation in SOL - OK!
(b) Skills assessment
(c) below 50 yrs old - OK!
(d) Points test - OK!
(e) Competent English - OK!
Points test (60pts):
(a) Age - 25-32 yrs old - 30pts - OK!
(b) English language ability - Proficient English (Plan A: 7.0 in each band of IELTS; Plan B: 65 in each component of PTE Academic) - 10pts
(c) Skilled Employment - 3-5 yrs in skilled employment outside Australia - 5pts - OK!
(d) Qualifications - Bachelor degree from a degree of a recognised standard - 15pts - OK!
Requirements of Assessing Authority (CPAA - General Skills Assessment):
(a) Bachelor degree - OK!
(b) 7 Competency Areas - OK!
(c) Proficient English
Plan B: Student Visa - Masters by Coursework strike-out
Timeline:
22 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 1)
24 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 1)
08 May 2014: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:6.0 | R:8.0 | W:6.5 | S:5.5) FAILED!
May 2014-Apr 2015: 1 year holiday! HAHA!
14 May 2015: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 2)
16 May 2015: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 2)
29 May 2015: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:7.5 | R:7.0 | W:6.5 | S:6.0) FAILED AGAIN!
Current: PTE Academic review (Plan B for English Language Requirement)
"The wind blows the hardest the closer you get to the mountain top"
Posts: 453Member
Joined: May 04, 2013
But once I got the hang of the format I felt that it was easier.
advice ko po sa mga mag tetest.
TEST 1 Section 1: Personal introduction
Part 1: Speaking and Writing
Section 1: Personal introduction
Section 2:
• Read aloud –
speak like your talking to someone.
• Usually 35 seconds is too long for me even at moderate speed
• Repeat sentence
Focus, Listen carefully wait for the recording to start and immediately repeat the sentence.
• Describe image
Look at the image carefully and take note of all details. And create an opening sentence
Speak in moderate speed so you can be able to think of the next phrase to say.
• Re-tell lecture
Take Notes!!!! Get imporatant Numbers and names. Verb and adjectives can be added later while you are speaking.
Speak in moderate speed so you can be able to think of the next phrase to say.
• Answer short question
Section 3/4/5
• Summarize written text
Get the main idea from introduction and conclusion
Mid paragraphs are elaborations of the main idea
Use verbs and adjectives in your one sentence summary
Section 6
• Write essay
Follow IELTS style take note of the time
Part 2: Reading
Use your time wisely!!!
You will be able to know how to manage tym thru practice
Part 3: Listening
FOCUS FUCOS PRACTICE PRACTICE!!!
• Write from dictation
Take notes!!! Names and numbers.
• I
Nominated occupation: 233311 Electrical Engineer
April 2013: ielts S8, W7, R7.5, L6.5 hays
May 2013: started CDR and obtaining docs
July 2014: Finally issued my CDR
August 2014: EA asked for update of payment (Outdated application form )
Sepetember 2014: received shortcoming letter (lacked docs)
November 2014: Re-issued CDR having addressed shortcomings
December 2014: Received positive outcome Prof. Engr (Elec Engr)
February 2015 : ielts W6.5, R6.5, L6.5 S7.5 bakit ganito?
May 2015: ielts W6, R8, L8.5, S7.5 susuko na ba ako?
June 20, 2015: PTE-A L77, R84, W82, S80 God is good
June 21, 2015: Submitted EOI - 65pts
July 6, 2015: Received ITA
July 11, 2015: lodged visa application for subclass 189.
August 7, 2015: Finalised Medicals
September 18, 2015: Visa Grant
Posts: 137Member
Joined: Sep 25, 2014
DIBP - https://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx
CPAA - http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/migration-assessment
Accountant (General) (221111)
Requirements of Visa (Skilled Independent - 189):
(a) Occupation in SOL - OK!
(b) Skills assessment
(c) below 50 yrs old - OK!
(d) Points test - OK!
(e) Competent English - OK!
Points test (60pts):
(a) Age - 25-32 yrs old - 30pts - OK!
(b) English language ability - Proficient English (Plan A: 7.0 in each band of IELTS; Plan B: 65 in each component of PTE Academic) - 10pts
(c) Skilled Employment - 3-5 yrs in skilled employment outside Australia - 5pts - OK!
(d) Qualifications - Bachelor degree from a degree of a recognised standard - 15pts - OK!
Requirements of Assessing Authority (CPAA - General Skills Assessment):
(a) Bachelor degree - OK!
(b) 7 Competency Areas - OK!
(c) Proficient English
Plan B: Student Visa - Masters by Coursework strike-out
Timeline:
22 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 1)
24 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 1)
08 May 2014: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:6.0 | R:8.0 | W:6.5 | S:5.5) FAILED!
May 2014-Apr 2015: 1 year holiday! HAHA!
14 May 2015: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 2)
16 May 2015: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 2)
29 May 2015: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:7.5 | R:7.0 | W:6.5 | S:6.0) FAILED AGAIN!
Current: PTE Academic review (Plan B for English Language Requirement)
"The wind blows the hardest the closer you get to the mountain top"
Posts: 453Member
Joined: May 04, 2013
Nominated occupation: 233311 Electrical Engineer
April 2013: ielts S8, W7, R7.5, L6.5 hays
May 2013: started CDR and obtaining docs
July 2014: Finally issued my CDR
August 2014: EA asked for update of payment (Outdated application form )
Sepetember 2014: received shortcoming letter (lacked docs)
November 2014: Re-issued CDR having addressed shortcomings
December 2014: Received positive outcome Prof. Engr (Elec Engr)
February 2015 : ielts W6.5, R6.5, L6.5 S7.5 bakit ganito?
May 2015: ielts W6, R8, L8.5, S7.5 susuko na ba ako?
June 20, 2015: PTE-A L77, R84, W82, S80 God is good
June 21, 2015: Submitted EOI - 65pts
July 6, 2015: Received ITA
July 11, 2015: lodged visa application for subclass 189.
August 7, 2015: Finalised Medicals
September 18, 2015: Visa Grant
Posts: 22Member
Joined: Jan 24, 2015
263111: COMPUTER NETWORK AND SYSTEMS ENGINEER
FEB 2015 : Started to gather info and prepared documents
03/18/2015: Submitted application to ACS for assessment
04/09/2015: AQF Bachelor Degree with major in computing
06/08/2015: PTE-A Exam
06/08/2015: L 79/R 82/S 90/W 82 overall Score : 82
06/13/2015: Submit EOI 189
06/18/2015: Received Invitation to lodge
08/13/2015: Lodged application
08/27/2015: Uploaded new passport for wife and daughter
09/07/2015: Medical Done
09/14/2015: Uploaded NBI and CoC
10/08/2015: CO Allocated - Need additional doc for Dependent
10/19/2015: Provided additional document
10/22/2015: VISA GRANT
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
Posts: 137Member
Joined: Sep 25, 2014
DIBP - https://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx
CPAA - http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/migration-assessment
Accountant (General) (221111)
Requirements of Visa (Skilled Independent - 189):
(a) Occupation in SOL - OK!
(b) Skills assessment
(c) below 50 yrs old - OK!
(d) Points test - OK!
(e) Competent English - OK!
Points test (60pts):
(a) Age - 25-32 yrs old - 30pts - OK!
(b) English language ability - Proficient English (Plan A: 7.0 in each band of IELTS; Plan B: 65 in each component of PTE Academic) - 10pts
(c) Skilled Employment - 3-5 yrs in skilled employment outside Australia - 5pts - OK!
(d) Qualifications - Bachelor degree from a degree of a recognised standard - 15pts - OK!
Requirements of Assessing Authority (CPAA - General Skills Assessment):
(a) Bachelor degree - OK!
(b) 7 Competency Areas - OK!
(c) Proficient English
Plan B: Student Visa - Masters by Coursework strike-out
Timeline:
22 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 1)
24 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 1)
08 May 2014: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:6.0 | R:8.0 | W:6.5 | S:5.5) FAILED!
May 2014-Apr 2015: 1 year holiday! HAHA!
14 May 2015: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 2)
16 May 2015: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 2)
29 May 2015: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:7.5 | R:7.0 | W:6.5 | S:6.0) FAILED AGAIN!
Current: PTE Academic review (Plan B for English Language Requirement)
"The wind blows the hardest the closer you get to the mountain top"
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
Posts: 140Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2015
I want to ask to those who took the exam, which center is best for PTE Academic test- Pearson Professional in Makati or Bright Center in Ortigas?
I took IELTS three times now and always miss .5 in writing, so frustrating.. now I'm trying my luck in PTE Academic.
I been in Australia in 2 years working as Accountant under working visa. I been in Philippines for a year now and applying for PR this time.
Posts: 179Member
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
ANZSCO Code: 263111 Computer Systems & Network Engineer
=======================================
May 30, 2015 - ACS Assessment done AQF Bachelors Degree, 10yrs experience
June 3, 2015 - PTE-A Exam
June 19, 2015 - Invitation to apply for 189 Visa
June 22, 2015 - Lodged and paid for Visa 189
June 23, 2015 - Apply for SG COC
June 25, 2015 - Received SG COC
June 29, 2015 - Medical Done
June 30, 2015 - Applied NBI with Hit
July 3, 2015 - Medical Uploaded
July 10, 2015 - Received NBI (No Hit)
Aug 17, 2015 - CO Allocated GSM Brisbane requesting for F80
Aug 18, 2015 - F80 uploaded
Aug 19, 2015 - Visa Grant
Posts: 111Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2014
L-73
R-79
W-86
S-63
Maybe 189 is not for us.Keep striving guys.. I will no longer retake the PTE..submitted 489 today.God bless everyone
Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)
July 2013 - Started collating requirements for ACS assessment
26 Sept 2013 - Applied for ACS Assessment
17 Dec 2013 - Received ACS Assessment (Suitable)
18 Jan 2014 - Donated to IELTS foundation
23 Jun 2015 - Took PTE
24 Jun 2015 - PTE Result
6 Jul 2015 - submitted SA SS for visa 489
17 Aug 2015 - approved SA SS and received invitation from DIBP
19 Aug 2015 - lodged a visa
7 Nov 2015 - visa granted !!! Praise God
Jeremiah 29:11 ESV
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
Posts: 140Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2015
Posts: 137Member
Joined: Sep 25, 2014
DIBP - https://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx
CPAA - http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/migration-assessment
Accountant (General) (221111)
Requirements of Visa (Skilled Independent - 189):
(a) Occupation in SOL - OK!
(b) Skills assessment
(c) below 50 yrs old - OK!
(d) Points test - OK!
(e) Competent English - OK!
Points test (60pts):
(a) Age - 25-32 yrs old - 30pts - OK!
(b) English language ability - Proficient English (Plan A: 7.0 in each band of IELTS; Plan B: 65 in each component of PTE Academic) - 10pts
(c) Skilled Employment - 3-5 yrs in skilled employment outside Australia - 5pts - OK!
(d) Qualifications - Bachelor degree from a degree of a recognised standard - 15pts - OK!
Requirements of Assessing Authority (CPAA - General Skills Assessment):
(a) Bachelor degree - OK!
(b) 7 Competency Areas - OK!
(c) Proficient English
Plan B: Student Visa - Masters by Coursework strike-out
Timeline:
22 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 1)
24 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 1)
08 May 2014: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:6.0 | R:8.0 | W:6.5 | S:5.5) FAILED!
May 2014-Apr 2015: 1 year holiday! HAHA!
14 May 2015: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 2)
16 May 2015: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 2)
29 May 2015: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:7.5 | R:7.0 | W:6.5 | S:6.0) FAILED AGAIN!
Current: PTE Academic review (Plan B for English Language Requirement)
"The wind blows the hardest the closer you get to the mountain top"
Posts: 111Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2014
Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)
July 2013 - Started collating requirements for ACS assessment
26 Sept 2013 - Applied for ACS Assessment
17 Dec 2013 - Received ACS Assessment (Suitable)
18 Jan 2014 - Donated to IELTS foundation
23 Jun 2015 - Took PTE
24 Jun 2015 - PTE Result
6 Jul 2015 - submitted SA SS for visa 489
17 Aug 2015 - approved SA SS and received invitation from DIBP
19 Aug 2015 - lodged a visa
7 Nov 2015 - visa granted !!! Praise God
Jeremiah 29:11 ESV
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
Posts: 137Member
Joined: Sep 25, 2014
DIBP - https://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx
CPAA - http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/migration-assessment
Accountant (General) (221111)
Requirements of Visa (Skilled Independent - 189):
(a) Occupation in SOL - OK!
(b) Skills assessment
(c) below 50 yrs old - OK!
(d) Points test - OK!
(e) Competent English - OK!
Points test (60pts):
(a) Age - 25-32 yrs old - 30pts - OK!
(b) English language ability - Proficient English (Plan A: 7.0 in each band of IELTS; Plan B: 65 in each component of PTE Academic) - 10pts
(c) Skilled Employment - 3-5 yrs in skilled employment outside Australia - 5pts - OK!
(d) Qualifications - Bachelor degree from a degree of a recognised standard - 15pts - OK!
Requirements of Assessing Authority (CPAA - General Skills Assessment):
(a) Bachelor degree - OK!
(b) 7 Competency Areas - OK!
(c) Proficient English
Plan B: Student Visa - Masters by Coursework strike-out
Timeline:
22 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 1)
24 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 1)
08 May 2014: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:6.0 | R:8.0 | W:6.5 | S:5.5) FAILED!
May 2014-Apr 2015: 1 year holiday! HAHA!
14 May 2015: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 2)
16 May 2015: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 2)
29 May 2015: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:7.5 | R:7.0 | W:6.5 | S:6.0) FAILED AGAIN!
Current: PTE Academic review (Plan B for English Language Requirement)
"The wind blows the hardest the closer you get to the mountain top"
Posts: 111Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2014
Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)
July 2013 - Started collating requirements for ACS assessment
26 Sept 2013 - Applied for ACS Assessment
17 Dec 2013 - Received ACS Assessment (Suitable)
18 Jan 2014 - Donated to IELTS foundation
23 Jun 2015 - Took PTE
24 Jun 2015 - PTE Result
6 Jul 2015 - submitted SA SS for visa 489
17 Aug 2015 - approved SA SS and received invitation from DIBP
19 Aug 2015 - lodged a visa
7 Nov 2015 - visa granted !!! Praise God
Jeremiah 29:11 ESV
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
Posts: 179Member
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
ANZSCO Code: 263111 Computer Systems & Network Engineer
=======================================
May 30, 2015 - ACS Assessment done AQF Bachelors Degree, 10yrs experience
June 3, 2015 - PTE-A Exam
June 19, 2015 - Invitation to apply for 189 Visa
June 22, 2015 - Lodged and paid for Visa 189
June 23, 2015 - Apply for SG COC
June 25, 2015 - Received SG COC
June 29, 2015 - Medical Done
June 30, 2015 - Applied NBI with Hit
July 3, 2015 - Medical Uploaded
July 10, 2015 - Received NBI (No Hit)
Aug 17, 2015 - CO Allocated GSM Brisbane requesting for F80
Aug 18, 2015 - F80 uploaded
Aug 19, 2015 - Visa Grant
Posts: 111Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2014
Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)
July 2013 - Started collating requirements for ACS assessment
26 Sept 2013 - Applied for ACS Assessment
17 Dec 2013 - Received ACS Assessment (Suitable)
18 Jan 2014 - Donated to IELTS foundation
23 Jun 2015 - Took PTE
24 Jun 2015 - PTE Result
6 Jul 2015 - submitted SA SS for visa 489
17 Aug 2015 - approved SA SS and received invitation from DIBP
19 Aug 2015 - lodged a visa
7 Nov 2015 - visa granted !!! Praise God
Jeremiah 29:11 ESV
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
Posts: 22Member
Joined: Dec 02, 2013
Posts: 22Member
Joined: Dec 02, 2013
Posts: 111Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2014
Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)
July 2013 - Started collating requirements for ACS assessment
26 Sept 2013 - Applied for ACS Assessment
17 Dec 2013 - Received ACS Assessment (Suitable)
18 Jan 2014 - Donated to IELTS foundation
23 Jun 2015 - Took PTE
24 Jun 2015 - PTE Result
6 Jul 2015 - submitted SA SS for visa 489
17 Aug 2015 - approved SA SS and received invitation from DIBP
19 Aug 2015 - lodged a visa
7 Nov 2015 - visa granted !!! Praise God
Jeremiah 29:11 ESV
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
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DIBP - https://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx
CPAA - http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/migration-assessment
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Requirements of Visa (Skilled Independent - 189):
(a) Occupation in SOL - OK!
(b) Skills assessment
(c) below 50 yrs old - OK!
(d) Points test - OK!
(e) Competent English - OK!
Points test (60pts):
(a) Age - 25-32 yrs old - 30pts - OK!
(b) English language ability - Proficient English (Plan A: 7.0 in each band of IELTS; Plan B: 65 in each component of PTE Academic) - 10pts
(c) Skilled Employment - 3-5 yrs in skilled employment outside Australia - 5pts - OK!
(d) Qualifications - Bachelor degree from a degree of a recognised standard - 15pts - OK!
Requirements of Assessing Authority (CPAA - General Skills Assessment):
(a) Bachelor degree - OK!
(b) 7 Competency Areas - OK!
(c) Proficient English
Plan B: Student Visa - Masters by Coursework strike-out
Timeline:
22 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 1)
24 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 1)
08 May 2014: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:6.0 | R:8.0 | W:6.5 | S:5.5) FAILED!
May 2014-Apr 2015: 1 year holiday! HAHA!
14 May 2015: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 2)
16 May 2015: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 2)
29 May 2015: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:7.5 | R:7.0 | W:6.5 | S:6.0) FAILED AGAIN!
Current: PTE Academic review (Plan B for English Language Requirement)
"The wind blows the hardest the closer you get to the mountain top"
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Nominated occupation: 233311 Electrical Engineer
April 2013: ielts S8, W7, R7.5, L6.5 hays
May 2013: started CDR and obtaining docs
July 2014: Finally issued my CDR
August 2014: EA asked for update of payment (Outdated application form )
Sepetember 2014: received shortcoming letter (lacked docs)
November 2014: Re-issued CDR having addressed shortcomings
December 2014: Received positive outcome Prof. Engr (Elec Engr)
February 2015 : ielts W6.5, R6.5, L6.5 S7.5 bakit ganito?
May 2015: ielts W6, R8, L8.5, S7.5 susuko na ba ako?
June 20, 2015: PTE-A L77, R84, W82, S80 God is good
June 21, 2015: Submitted EOI - 65pts
July 6, 2015: Received ITA
July 11, 2015: lodged visa application for subclass 189.
August 7, 2015: Finalised Medicals
September 18, 2015: Visa Grant
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How much time is needed for PTE Review? Is PTE online review really worth it?
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