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Posts: 46Member
Joined: Aug 15, 2014
Posts: 492Member
Joined: Sep 23, 2013
Student Visa - Subclass 574 (SVP) with De Facto Partner
Temporary Grad Visa - Subclass 485 with De Facto Partner
Skilled - Permanent - Subclass 189/190 with De Facto Partner
Australian Citizienship
May 17, 2014 - IELTS Exam (Acad) (L, R, W, S)
May 30, 2014 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-7.5) O- 8.0
June 27, 2014 - Medicals at NHSI
July 21, 2014 - Lodged at VFS Cebu
July 22, 2014 - Received acknowledgment from Embassy
July 23, 2014 - VISA GRANTED!
July 30, 2014 - IED in Perth
June 24, 2016 - Submitted WA OQU Assessment
June 27, 2016 - Received WA OQU Assessment Results - Positive!
Jan-Apr 2017 - Gather docs for Skills Assessment
May 10, 2017 - Submitted VETASSESS Application (Online) CHEMIST - 234211
May 17, 2017 - Got a call from VETASSESS for add'l docs
May 18, 2017 - Submitted add'l docs requested
May 26, 2017 - VETASSESS Results - POSITIVE (Chemist)
Sept 27, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - S
Sept 30, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - L,R,W
Oct. 13, 2017 - IELTS Results - (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-9.0) Overall: 8.0
Jan 24, 2019 - Lodged visa 485 (Post-Study Work Stream)
Feb 01, 2019 - Visa 485 Medicals Done
Mar 11, 2019 - EOI submitted for subclass 189 (85 pts) and 190 (90 pts)
Mar 26, 2019 - CO requested docs (visa 485), Updated EOI - (95 pts)
Apr 08, 2019 - CO requested additional docs (visa 485)
Apr 11, 2019 - ITA received (visa 189)
May 09, 2019 - Client Feedback sent (105 days since lodging 485)
May 14, 2019 - Visa SC 485 refusal - SAD DAY
May 17, 2019 - AAT appeal lodged online
June 4, 2019 - Visa SC 189 lodged offshore, AAT appeal dropped
June 12, 2019 - VA Blood test (medicals done)
Jan 31, 2020 - SC 189 GRANTED (Direct)
Feb 11, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for partner)
Feb 12, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for me) - STILL WAITING
Mar 25, 2021 - Interview and Test (partner)
Apr 23, 2021 - Approved (partner)
TBA - Pledging ceremony (partner)
Posts: 46Member
Joined: Aug 15, 2014
Posts: 27Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2014
SUBCLASS 572 w/ de facto - for JULY 2014 (Sydney)
September 2013 : Took IELTS
October 2013 : IELTS results
February 2014 : received school offer
April 2014 (1st wk) : lodged our papers at the embassy
April 16, 2014 : advised for Medical Exam
April 22, 2014 : Medical Exam @ Nationwide
April 22, 2014 : Additional Requirements from CO (evidence of funds and CoE)
April 29, 2014 : Passed the add reqs for the evidence of funds
May 12, 2014 : Passed add reqs - CoE
June 2014 : VISA DENIED
August 10, 2014: Relodged
August 18, 2014: APPROVED
Septemeber 4, 2014: Arrived at Sydney
"With God, all things are possible." - Matthew 19:26
Posts: 27Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2014
SUBCLASS 572 w/ de facto - for JULY 2014 (Sydney)
September 2013 : Took IELTS
October 2013 : IELTS results
February 2014 : received school offer
April 2014 (1st wk) : lodged our papers at the embassy
April 16, 2014 : advised for Medical Exam
April 22, 2014 : Medical Exam @ Nationwide
April 22, 2014 : Additional Requirements from CO (evidence of funds and CoE)
April 29, 2014 : Passed the add reqs for the evidence of funds
May 12, 2014 : Passed add reqs - CoE
June 2014 : VISA DENIED
August 10, 2014: Relodged
August 18, 2014: APPROVED
Septemeber 4, 2014: Arrived at Sydney
"With God, all things are possible." - Matthew 19:26
Posts: 27Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2014
SUBCLASS 572 w/ de facto - for JULY 2014 (Sydney)
September 2013 : Took IELTS
October 2013 : IELTS results
February 2014 : received school offer
April 2014 (1st wk) : lodged our papers at the embassy
April 16, 2014 : advised for Medical Exam
April 22, 2014 : Medical Exam @ Nationwide
April 22, 2014 : Additional Requirements from CO (evidence of funds and CoE)
April 29, 2014 : Passed the add reqs for the evidence of funds
May 12, 2014 : Passed add reqs - CoE
June 2014 : VISA DENIED
August 10, 2014: Relodged
August 18, 2014: APPROVED
Septemeber 4, 2014: Arrived at Sydney
"With God, all things are possible." - Matthew 19:26
Posts: 27Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2014
SUBCLASS 572 w/ de facto - for JULY 2014 (Sydney)
September 2013 : Took IELTS
October 2013 : IELTS results
February 2014 : received school offer
April 2014 (1st wk) : lodged our papers at the embassy
April 16, 2014 : advised for Medical Exam
April 22, 2014 : Medical Exam @ Nationwide
April 22, 2014 : Additional Requirements from CO (evidence of funds and CoE)
April 29, 2014 : Passed the add reqs for the evidence of funds
May 12, 2014 : Passed add reqs - CoE
June 2014 : VISA DENIED
August 10, 2014: Relodged
August 18, 2014: APPROVED
Septemeber 4, 2014: Arrived at Sydney
"With God, all things are possible." - Matthew 19:26
Posts: 27Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2014
SUBCLASS 572 w/ de facto - for JULY 2014 (Sydney)
September 2013 : Took IELTS
October 2013 : IELTS results
February 2014 : received school offer
April 2014 (1st wk) : lodged our papers at the embassy
April 16, 2014 : advised for Medical Exam
April 22, 2014 : Medical Exam @ Nationwide
April 22, 2014 : Additional Requirements from CO (evidence of funds and CoE)
April 29, 2014 : Passed the add reqs for the evidence of funds
May 12, 2014 : Passed add reqs - CoE
June 2014 : VISA DENIED
August 10, 2014: Relodged
August 18, 2014: APPROVED
Septemeber 4, 2014: Arrived at Sydney
"With God, all things are possible." - Matthew 19:26
Posts: 27Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2014
SUBCLASS 572 w/ de facto - for JULY 2014 (Sydney)
September 2013 : Took IELTS
October 2013 : IELTS results
February 2014 : received school offer
April 2014 (1st wk) : lodged our papers at the embassy
April 16, 2014 : advised for Medical Exam
April 22, 2014 : Medical Exam @ Nationwide
April 22, 2014 : Additional Requirements from CO (evidence of funds and CoE)
April 29, 2014 : Passed the add reqs for the evidence of funds
May 12, 2014 : Passed add reqs - CoE
June 2014 : VISA DENIED
August 10, 2014: Relodged
August 18, 2014: APPROVED
Septemeber 4, 2014: Arrived at Sydney
"With God, all things are possible." - Matthew 19:26
Posts: 15Member
Joined: Jul 01, 2014
Posts: 759Member
Joined: Apr 19, 2013
"IF YOU ASK ANYTHING IN MY NAME, I WILL DO IT".
John 14:14
Loving Lord!The Scripture says that You are aware of all our needs, even before we ask You. So I come to You and place this request at Your loving hands.You know how desperate I am for getting the Visa. My soul has become weary and anxious over this delay in getting the visa .O Lord! Speak in the hearts of the concerned officials, grant me favour in their eyes and help me to get my visa on time so that my purpose is fulfilled. Perfect everything for me my Master. I wait at Your feet and trust in You to make this possible. I know that You will do it for You will never let Your children down. I thank You for listening to my plea! To You alone be all honour and glory. In the sweet name of Jesus I pray.Amen.
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Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 30Member
Joined: Aug 14, 2014
Posts: 492Member
Joined: Sep 23, 2013
Student Visa - Subclass 574 (SVP) with De Facto Partner
Temporary Grad Visa - Subclass 485 with De Facto Partner
Skilled - Permanent - Subclass 189/190 with De Facto Partner
Australian Citizienship
May 17, 2014 - IELTS Exam (Acad) (L, R, W, S)
May 30, 2014 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-7.5) O- 8.0
June 27, 2014 - Medicals at NHSI
July 21, 2014 - Lodged at VFS Cebu
July 22, 2014 - Received acknowledgment from Embassy
July 23, 2014 - VISA GRANTED!
July 30, 2014 - IED in Perth
June 24, 2016 - Submitted WA OQU Assessment
June 27, 2016 - Received WA OQU Assessment Results - Positive!
Jan-Apr 2017 - Gather docs for Skills Assessment
May 10, 2017 - Submitted VETASSESS Application (Online) CHEMIST - 234211
May 17, 2017 - Got a call from VETASSESS for add'l docs
May 18, 2017 - Submitted add'l docs requested
May 26, 2017 - VETASSESS Results - POSITIVE (Chemist)
Sept 27, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - S
Sept 30, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - L,R,W
Oct. 13, 2017 - IELTS Results - (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-9.0) Overall: 8.0
Jan 24, 2019 - Lodged visa 485 (Post-Study Work Stream)
Feb 01, 2019 - Visa 485 Medicals Done
Mar 11, 2019 - EOI submitted for subclass 189 (85 pts) and 190 (90 pts)
Mar 26, 2019 - CO requested docs (visa 485), Updated EOI - (95 pts)
Apr 08, 2019 - CO requested additional docs (visa 485)
Apr 11, 2019 - ITA received (visa 189)
May 09, 2019 - Client Feedback sent (105 days since lodging 485)
May 14, 2019 - Visa SC 485 refusal - SAD DAY
May 17, 2019 - AAT appeal lodged online
June 4, 2019 - Visa SC 189 lodged offshore, AAT appeal dropped
June 12, 2019 - VA Blood test (medicals done)
Jan 31, 2020 - SC 189 GRANTED (Direct)
Feb 11, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for partner)
Feb 12, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for me) - STILL WAITING
Mar 25, 2021 - Interview and Test (partner)
Apr 23, 2021 - Approved (partner)
TBA - Pledging ceremony (partner)
Posts: 46Member
Joined: Aug 15, 2014
Posts: 46Member
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Joined: Aug 14, 2014
Posts: 759Member
Joined: Apr 19, 2013
"IF YOU ASK ANYTHING IN MY NAME, I WILL DO IT".
John 14:14
Loving Lord!The Scripture says that You are aware of all our needs, even before we ask You. So I come to You and place this request at Your loving hands.You know how desperate I am for getting the Visa. My soul has become weary and anxious over this delay in getting the visa .O Lord! Speak in the hearts of the concerned officials, grant me favour in their eyes and help me to get my visa on time so that my purpose is fulfilled. Perfect everything for me my Master. I wait at Your feet and trust in You to make this possible. I know that You will do it for You will never let Your children down. I thank You for listening to my plea! To You alone be all honour and glory. In the sweet name of Jesus I pray.Amen.
Posts: 68Member
Joined: Jul 26, 2014
1 Today will be my day
2 I'm the best me there is
3 I know that I am a winner
4 I can do it, I know I can
5 God will always be with me
Be positive and believe in yourself
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Joined: Jul 27, 2014
02 Sep 14 - IELTS Speaking Test
06 Sep 14 - IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing
19 Sep 14 - IELTS Result
07 Oct 14 - Lodged school application via IDP
13 Oct 14 - Received offer letter from TAFE NSW Baulkham Campus
19 Oct 14 - Requested for a change of campus
22 Oct 14 - Received offer letter from TAFE NSW Ryde Campus
11 Nov 14 - Paid tuition fee and OSHC
19 Nov 14 - Received eCOE from TAFE NSW
25 Nov 14 - Completed medical examination at NHSI Makati
01 Dec 14 - Submitted visa application via IDP
04 Dec 14 - Forwarded visa application from IDP to Embassy
10 Dec 14 - VISA GRANT!
Thank you Lord! You're the best!