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  • appledeuceappledeuce Sydney
    Posts: 412Member
    Joined: Nov 25, 2013
    Hi Guys. I'm new here. Though I've been visiting this forum since May.

    Anyone here na past 14 days na wala pa rin update about your visa? Mine was applied Nov. 17 and it was acknowledged on Nov. 19. But until now wala pa ring update. It's past 14 days na. Subclass 573 SVP yun akin. May promo kasi yun Cebu Pac na almost 7k lang ang airfare with 30 kgs check in plus 1 meal. Gusto ko na bumili kaya lang wala pa nga yun visa. I texted Fortrust for an update and they told me there's still no news. But one of their applicants daw was interviewed and nagapologize yung CO sa delays dahil may back log. I want to believe this is the reason but may mga nakareceive naman ng visa grant last week and week before that na within 14 days.
    Hi, iba iba rin kasi ang circumstances ng bawat applicant which i guess is the main reason why hindi consistent ang processing times. Or pwede ring maging factor kung gaano kasipag ang CO na ma-assign sa case mo. Just keep the faith. Good luck po! :)

    Student Visa 573 (SVP) Timeline:
    28 Nov 2013 - submitted int'l student application to Victoria Uni
    20-21 Dec 2013 - sat IELTS Academic module exam
    03 Jan 2014 - received IELTS scores (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:8.0 S:8.0 OBS:8.0)
    07 Jan 2014 - undertook medical exam at NHSI Makati
    16 Jan 2014 - received unconditional offer from VU
    13 Feb 2014 - paid 1st sem tuition fees; received e-COE from VU
    13 Feb 2014 - lodged visa application at PIASI
    17 Feb 2014 - received visa grant via email (thank you, Lord!)
    21 Feb 2014 - first day in OZ
    24 Feb 2014 - first day of classes
    19 June 2015 - last of day classes!
    06 Aug 2015 - received Letter of Completion from uni
    14 Oct 2015 - Graduation :D

    Journey to PR:
    07 Aug 2015 - submitted skills assessment to ACS (261311 - Analyst Programmer)
    12 Aug 2015 - received positive skills assessment result from ACS
    12 Aug 2015 - submitted EOI for 189 (60 points), 190 (NSW-65 points), 489 (state and relative sponsored - 70 points)
    29 Oct 2015 - received ITA for NSW State Nomination
    03 Nov 2015 - submitted application for NSW State Nomination
    19 Nov 2015 - received NSW SN approval and ITA for 190 visa
    01 Dec 2015 - lodged 190 application
    14 Dec 2015 - health exam at BUPA Melbourne
    15 Dec 2015 - Initial (and hopefully final) CO contact, asking for PCC
    22 Dec 2015 - submitted Australian PCC and NBI Clearance
    16 Feb 2016 - received 190 PR visa grant

    Citizenship:
    Date applied: 27 March 2018
    Date received the acknowledgement email: 27 March 2018
    Received test invite: 11 Feb 2019 for 25 March 2019 (rescheduled to 25 Feb)
    Citizenship Approval: 11 March 209
    Received Ceremony Invitation: 24 May 2019
    Date of Ceremony: 25 June 2019

  • yssabananayssabanana Darwin, NT
    Posts: 105Member
    Joined: Nov 09, 2015
    @traveltart parang ako over paranoid na talaga. :) sana nga hindi na mag require ng maraming proof of financial capacity.

    Oo I have 2 sons. umiiyak na nga ako minsan sa gabi. feeling ko hindi ko kaya pero dapat eh. :)

    Anyway, guys may bagong dilemma pala ako sa application. I just got an email from ECU:

    "Evidence (official academic transcript) that states total number of credit points achieved in the Bachelor of Science in Architecture with University of San Carlos. The official academic transcripts and the completion certificate that were submitted with the application do not state the total credit points the applicant achieved in her undergraduate degree."

    -I submitted my diploma and TOR

    I went to my school earlier and they had me request a CERTIFICATE OF UNITS EARNED

    Has anyone tried this? My friend who was my classmate and we graduated with the same course and year only submitted her TOR. But she applied last year. wala naman problema

    I am just confused kasi sa school hindi din nila alam yung hinihingi ko. assumption lang namin yung certificate of units earned.

    Hoepfully accepted toh. :(
    Hi, question lang. Are u trying to apply for credits exemption? If so, maybe they need the full course description. Ganyan kasi ung pinakuha sakin when I applied for that.
  • yssabananayssabanana Darwin, NT
    Posts: 105Member
    Joined: Nov 09, 2015
    How will I know pala if the embassy already received my visa application docs? AMS told me nalodge na daw nla, but as of this writing I haven't received any update. :(
  • appledeuceappledeuce Sydney
    Posts: 412Member
    Joined: Nov 25, 2013
    How will I know pala if the embassy already received my visa application docs? AMS told me nalodge na daw nla, but as of this writing I haven't received any update. :(
    When I lodged my application I received acknowledgment from the embassy via SMS and email. Baka number ng AMS at email Nila ang ni lagay as contacts sa application mo kaya sila ang makakareceive ng acknowledgement.

    Student Visa 573 (SVP) Timeline:
    28 Nov 2013 - submitted int'l student application to Victoria Uni
    20-21 Dec 2013 - sat IELTS Academic module exam
    03 Jan 2014 - received IELTS scores (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:8.0 S:8.0 OBS:8.0)
    07 Jan 2014 - undertook medical exam at NHSI Makati
    16 Jan 2014 - received unconditional offer from VU
    13 Feb 2014 - paid 1st sem tuition fees; received e-COE from VU
    13 Feb 2014 - lodged visa application at PIASI
    17 Feb 2014 - received visa grant via email (thank you, Lord!)
    21 Feb 2014 - first day in OZ
    24 Feb 2014 - first day of classes
    19 June 2015 - last of day classes!
    06 Aug 2015 - received Letter of Completion from uni
    14 Oct 2015 - Graduation :D

    Journey to PR:
    07 Aug 2015 - submitted skills assessment to ACS (261311 - Analyst Programmer)
    12 Aug 2015 - received positive skills assessment result from ACS
    12 Aug 2015 - submitted EOI for 189 (60 points), 190 (NSW-65 points), 489 (state and relative sponsored - 70 points)
    29 Oct 2015 - received ITA for NSW State Nomination
    03 Nov 2015 - submitted application for NSW State Nomination
    19 Nov 2015 - received NSW SN approval and ITA for 190 visa
    01 Dec 2015 - lodged 190 application
    14 Dec 2015 - health exam at BUPA Melbourne
    15 Dec 2015 - Initial (and hopefully final) CO contact, asking for PCC
    22 Dec 2015 - submitted Australian PCC and NBI Clearance
    16 Feb 2016 - received 190 PR visa grant

    Citizenship:
    Date applied: 27 March 2018
    Date received the acknowledgement email: 27 March 2018
    Received test invite: 11 Feb 2019 for 25 March 2019 (rescheduled to 25 Feb)
    Citizenship Approval: 11 March 209
    Received Ceremony Invitation: 24 May 2019
    Date of Ceremony: 25 June 2019

  • butterflybutterfly Sydney, Australia
    Posts: 182Member
    Joined: Nov 07, 2011
    Hi Guys. I'm new here. Though I've been visiting this forum since May.

    Anyone here na past 14 days na wala pa rin update about your visa? Mine was applied Nov. 17 and it was acknowledged on Nov. 19. But until now wala pa ring update. It's past 14 days na. Subclass 573 SVP yun akin. May promo kasi yun Cebu Pac na almost 7k lang ang airfare with 30 kgs check in plus 1 meal. Gusto ko na bumili kaya lang wala pa nga yun visa. I texted Fortrust for an update and they told me there's still no news. But one of their applicants daw was interviewed and nagapologize yung CO sa delays dahil may back log. I want to believe this is the reason but may mga nakareceive naman ng visa grant last week and week before that na within 14 days.
    I completely understand your concern. Yung akin nga din eh, Nov 3 pa na acknowledged ng embassy but until now ay wala pa din. Subclass 573 SVP din po ako. I really don't know what went wrong. I kept on emailing AMS about this and they told me that they will just make a follow-up to the embassy din daw. Hahays!! Parang hindi na nga ako makatulog ng maayos eh. Super worried na talaga ako.

    So you're not alone!

    "With God, everything is possible".

  • GoldSeekerGoldSeeker Adelaide
    Posts: 202Member
    Joined: Dec 26, 2014
    Hi guys! Tanong ko lang if you think a 2-hr commute (one way) to a Uni will be doable considering the study load, work load and schedule? Salamat!

    Feb 2016 - BS Nursing (Graduate Entry 2yr Program)
    Oct 2016 - employed as nursing assistant with agency
    Jan 2017 - employed as nursing assistant at public hospital
    Dec 2017 - received AHPRA registration
    Dec 2017 - granted Temporary Graduate Visa (485)
    Dec 2017 - took PTE to increase points for PR application (Superior 1st take)
    Jan 2018 - job hunt for RN Positions/awaiting for ANMAC assessment for PR application
    Feb 2018 - ANMAC assessment approved/EOI 189 (70pts) and applied for 190 SA state nomination
    Mar 2018 - ITA 190 SA (70pts), visa lodge, attaching documents
    Apr 2018 - commence work as RN

  • pc3pc3 Perth
    Posts: 91Member
    Joined: Oct 12, 2015
    @Samantita hi bisaya pd ko. Hehe hopefully okay yung cert of units earned. Na confusd man pd ang working student unsa gipasabot and suggested the certificate of units earned. Hopefully sakto ni cause gi clarify nako ecu unsay unit credits earned. They said total units ako na complete to show na meet nako pila ang required units to complete.

    Confusing cause i submitted my prc license and cert.

    Maybe kuti lang ang agent naka receive ako application :(

    SVP 573 (Masters Degree in Proj Mgmt) ECU Perth
    2015 Timeline:
    October 10 - Inquiry at IDP (Cebu)
    October 10-22 - Self review IELTS
    October 23 - Submitted application form and reqts. to IDP
    except IELTS
    October 24 - IELTS Exams
    November 6 - IELTS RESULTS (PASSED)
    November 12 - Submitted IELTS results to IDP
    November 16-25 - Waiting for offer letter from ECU through IDP
    -Follow up IDP (No feedback from ECU)
    -I was told by my counselor 3-4 times that
    application was sent and have to wait for ECU.
    -Checked ECU online tracker and application
    shows "no records"
    Nov 23 - Medicals at NHSI Cebu
    Nov 25 - Looked for a new IDP counselor. Counselor was away.
    Nov 26 - Complained to a different IDP counselor & found out
    my application was not yet submitted to university by
    my previous counselor.
    Nov 27 - I called AMS and submitted a new application.
    - Received acknowledgement email from ECU.
    Nov 30 - Long distance call from ECU Representative confirming my final agency of choice (IDP or AMS)
    Dec 1 - Nominated AMS and AMS emailed ECU.
    - Checked ECU online tracker and found my name on their
    records (YEY)
    - NHSI Medical results uploaded.
    Dec 7 - Received Offer Letter
    Dec 8 - Paid tuition fee and OSHC
    Dec 11 - Receive COE from Univ
    Dec 14 - Visa Reqts forwarded to AMS
    Dec 19 - 2GO scheduled pick up of visa application
    Dec 22 - Acknowledgment fro AU Embassy & Visa Lodge
    Jan 11 - VISA GRANT!

    THANK YOU LORD! PIT SENYOR!

    “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8“For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. 9“Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? 10“Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? 11“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!"

  • pc3pc3 Perth
    Posts: 91Member
    Joined: Oct 12, 2015
    @appledeuce that's why confused din yung agent ko from ams kasi first time nya na encounter. Also asked my friend na same kami ng course and usc grad din. Tor lang sinubmit nya. Tinignan ko naman TOR ko. May units and grades naman naka printed. May explanation pa nga how to get the average etc and ilang points yung 1 collegiate unit.

    Maybe makuti lang yung sa univ na agent na nag handle ng application ko. Kasi i submittd prc license, cert etc. Hindi ko alam ano pa yung purpose ng credits earned. Normally sa mga shiftees lang toh hinahanap nung college ata.

    When i checked my profile din online sa ecu univ nakita ko dun may error na submit yung agency. Instead na 2005-2010 yung tertiary education ko. Na submit nila 2006-2010. I was wondering baka na confused sila bakit 4 yrs na 5 yrs yung duration ng course ko. Pina update ko sa agent ko. Na update naman pero hiningi pa rin yung credits earned. Nakaklito na

    Sabi din ng frnd ko baka bagong reqt ng univ

    SVP 573 (Masters Degree in Proj Mgmt) ECU Perth
    2015 Timeline:
    October 10 - Inquiry at IDP (Cebu)
    October 10-22 - Self review IELTS
    October 23 - Submitted application form and reqts. to IDP
    except IELTS
    October 24 - IELTS Exams
    November 6 - IELTS RESULTS (PASSED)
    November 12 - Submitted IELTS results to IDP
    November 16-25 - Waiting for offer letter from ECU through IDP
    -Follow up IDP (No feedback from ECU)
    -I was told by my counselor 3-4 times that
    application was sent and have to wait for ECU.
    -Checked ECU online tracker and application
    shows "no records"
    Nov 23 - Medicals at NHSI Cebu
    Nov 25 - Looked for a new IDP counselor. Counselor was away.
    Nov 26 - Complained to a different IDP counselor & found out
    my application was not yet submitted to university by
    my previous counselor.
    Nov 27 - I called AMS and submitted a new application.
    - Received acknowledgement email from ECU.
    Nov 30 - Long distance call from ECU Representative confirming my final agency of choice (IDP or AMS)
    Dec 1 - Nominated AMS and AMS emailed ECU.
    - Checked ECU online tracker and found my name on their
    records (YEY)
    - NHSI Medical results uploaded.
    Dec 7 - Received Offer Letter
    Dec 8 - Paid tuition fee and OSHC
    Dec 11 - Receive COE from Univ
    Dec 14 - Visa Reqts forwarded to AMS
    Dec 19 - 2GO scheduled pick up of visa application
    Dec 22 - Acknowledgment fro AU Embassy & Visa Lodge
    Jan 11 - VISA GRANT!

    THANK YOU LORD! PIT SENYOR!

    “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8“For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. 9“Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? 10“Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? 11“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!"

  • pc3pc3 Perth
    Posts: 91Member
    Joined: Oct 12, 2015
    @traveltart problem ko lang kasi sobra attachd nila sa akin .baka mag separation anxiety. Hopefully Hindi nila ako malilimutan o mangingiba sa akin sa span of 1-2 yrs :(

    Confusing talaga yung hinihingi nila kasi 1st time din na encounter ng agent ko. Hopefully tama at enough evidence na yung na request ko yesterday na certification of units earned.

    I will keep this post updated baka kasi bagong reqt. Ng univ.

    SVP 573 (Masters Degree in Proj Mgmt) ECU Perth
    2015 Timeline:
    October 10 - Inquiry at IDP (Cebu)
    October 10-22 - Self review IELTS
    October 23 - Submitted application form and reqts. to IDP
    except IELTS
    October 24 - IELTS Exams
    November 6 - IELTS RESULTS (PASSED)
    November 12 - Submitted IELTS results to IDP
    November 16-25 - Waiting for offer letter from ECU through IDP
    -Follow up IDP (No feedback from ECU)
    -I was told by my counselor 3-4 times that
    application was sent and have to wait for ECU.
    -Checked ECU online tracker and application
    shows "no records"
    Nov 23 - Medicals at NHSI Cebu
    Nov 25 - Looked for a new IDP counselor. Counselor was away.
    Nov 26 - Complained to a different IDP counselor & found out
    my application was not yet submitted to university by
    my previous counselor.
    Nov 27 - I called AMS and submitted a new application.
    - Received acknowledgement email from ECU.
    Nov 30 - Long distance call from ECU Representative confirming my final agency of choice (IDP or AMS)
    Dec 1 - Nominated AMS and AMS emailed ECU.
    - Checked ECU online tracker and found my name on their
    records (YEY)
    - NHSI Medical results uploaded.
    Dec 7 - Received Offer Letter
    Dec 8 - Paid tuition fee and OSHC
    Dec 11 - Receive COE from Univ
    Dec 14 - Visa Reqts forwarded to AMS
    Dec 19 - 2GO scheduled pick up of visa application
    Dec 22 - Acknowledgment fro AU Embassy & Visa Lodge
    Jan 11 - VISA GRANT!

    THANK YOU LORD! PIT SENYOR!

    “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8“For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. 9“Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? 10“Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? 11“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!"

  • pc3pc3 Perth
    Posts: 91Member
    Joined: Oct 12, 2015
    @appledeuce i chose proj mgmt. For my masters kc im an architecture grad. Licensd na din for 2 yrs. Naghahanap ako ng degree na related sa course ko. Gudto ko na nga talaga mag shift kaso sayang din yung lahat if mag bachelors ng bagong course and baka questionable na sa visa app.

    Nasa SOL din kasi Yung projct mgr. So ok din for pr in the future.

    Compared to urban planning and other masters offered for architecture mas in demand and flexible yung proj. Mgmt.

    Pwede din kasi hindi lng ako limited sa construction. Pwede din sa ibang field like healthcare, business, etc. Kaso nga lang mas experienced na ako sa const.

    Per honestly lang. Hindi pa ako sure ano plans after i graduate. Goal lang is to apply for pr and be happy with any stable job na pwede and hindi time demanding masyado

    SVP 573 (Masters Degree in Proj Mgmt) ECU Perth
    2015 Timeline:
    October 10 - Inquiry at IDP (Cebu)
    October 10-22 - Self review IELTS
    October 23 - Submitted application form and reqts. to IDP
    except IELTS
    October 24 - IELTS Exams
    November 6 - IELTS RESULTS (PASSED)
    November 12 - Submitted IELTS results to IDP
    November 16-25 - Waiting for offer letter from ECU through IDP
    -Follow up IDP (No feedback from ECU)
    -I was told by my counselor 3-4 times that
    application was sent and have to wait for ECU.
    -Checked ECU online tracker and application
    shows "no records"
    Nov 23 - Medicals at NHSI Cebu
    Nov 25 - Looked for a new IDP counselor. Counselor was away.
    Nov 26 - Complained to a different IDP counselor & found out
    my application was not yet submitted to university by
    my previous counselor.
    Nov 27 - I called AMS and submitted a new application.
    - Received acknowledgement email from ECU.
    Nov 30 - Long distance call from ECU Representative confirming my final agency of choice (IDP or AMS)
    Dec 1 - Nominated AMS and AMS emailed ECU.
    - Checked ECU online tracker and found my name on their
    records (YEY)
    - NHSI Medical results uploaded.
    Dec 7 - Received Offer Letter
    Dec 8 - Paid tuition fee and OSHC
    Dec 11 - Receive COE from Univ
    Dec 14 - Visa Reqts forwarded to AMS
    Dec 19 - 2GO scheduled pick up of visa application
    Dec 22 - Acknowledgment fro AU Embassy & Visa Lodge
    Jan 11 - VISA GRANT!

    THANK YOU LORD! PIT SENYOR!

    “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8“For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. 9“Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? 10“Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? 11“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!"

  • pc3pc3 Perth
    Posts: 91Member
    Joined: Oct 12, 2015
    @traveltart parang ako over paranoid na talaga. :) sana nga hindi na mag require ng maraming proof of financial capacity.

    Oo I have 2 sons. umiiyak na nga ako minsan sa gabi. feeling ko hindi ko kaya pero dapat eh. :)

    Anyway, guys may bagong dilemma pala ako sa application. I just got an email from ECU:

    "Evidence (official academic transcript) that states total number of credit points achieved in the Bachelor of Science in Architecture with University of San Carlos. The official academic transcripts and the completion certificate that were submitted with the application do not state the total credit points the applicant achieved in her undergraduate degree."

    -I submitted my diploma and TOR

    I went to my school earlier and they had me request a CERTIFICATE OF UNITS EARNED

    Has anyone tried this? My friend who was my classmate and we graduated with the same course and year only submitted her TOR. But she applied last year. wala naman problema

    I am just confused kasi sa school hindi din nila alam yung hinihingi ko. assumption lang namin yung certificate of units earned.

    Hoepfully accepted toh. :(
    Hi, question lang. Are u trying to apply for credits exemption? If so, maybe they need the full course description. Ganyan kasi ung pinakuha sakin when I applied for that.
    Hi @yssabana

    Eto pala explanation ng ECU rep:

    "Credit points refer to how much a unit is worth in relation to the entire degree.
    For example, a student may complete four units a semester with each unit worth 15 credit points.
    The student may need to receive 360 credit points in order to complete the degree."

    I did not request for any credit exemption. I just submitted the standard reqts. From the university.

    That's why na confused kami lahat bakit hindi enough yung TOR ko.

    I even double checked kasi i have 2 TOR copies. 1 from my graduation for board exam and 2nd for my univ application abroad. Same naman yung contents. Im sure yun din talaga standard TOR sa usc.

    Nag request ako yesterday ng certification for units earned. Hopefully tama na ang document na toh as evidence.


    SVP 573 (Masters Degree in Proj Mgmt) ECU Perth
    2015 Timeline:
    October 10 - Inquiry at IDP (Cebu)
    October 10-22 - Self review IELTS
    October 23 - Submitted application form and reqts. to IDP
    except IELTS
    October 24 - IELTS Exams
    November 6 - IELTS RESULTS (PASSED)
    November 12 - Submitted IELTS results to IDP
    November 16-25 - Waiting for offer letter from ECU through IDP
    -Follow up IDP (No feedback from ECU)
    -I was told by my counselor 3-4 times that
    application was sent and have to wait for ECU.
    -Checked ECU online tracker and application
    shows "no records"
    Nov 23 - Medicals at NHSI Cebu
    Nov 25 - Looked for a new IDP counselor. Counselor was away.
    Nov 26 - Complained to a different IDP counselor & found out
    my application was not yet submitted to university by
    my previous counselor.
    Nov 27 - I called AMS and submitted a new application.
    - Received acknowledgement email from ECU.
    Nov 30 - Long distance call from ECU Representative confirming my final agency of choice (IDP or AMS)
    Dec 1 - Nominated AMS and AMS emailed ECU.
    - Checked ECU online tracker and found my name on their
    records (YEY)
    - NHSI Medical results uploaded.
    Dec 7 - Received Offer Letter
    Dec 8 - Paid tuition fee and OSHC
    Dec 11 - Receive COE from Univ
    Dec 14 - Visa Reqts forwarded to AMS
    Dec 19 - 2GO scheduled pick up of visa application
    Dec 22 - Acknowledgment fro AU Embassy & Visa Lodge
    Jan 11 - VISA GRANT!

    THANK YOU LORD! PIT SENYOR!

    “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8“For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. 9“Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? 10“Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? 11“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!"

  • traveltarttraveltart Sydney, Australia
    Posts: 200Member
    Joined: Aug 11, 2015
    @jamez00016 Hello po. Mag IDP or AMS ka na lang. Free naman. They can answer all your questions para maka start na po kayo.

    Yung sa amin ni hubby, parang ganito:
    Return air fare to Australia - 1,500 x 2 = 3,000
    Tuition - 12,775 per semester x 4 = 51,100
    Living expenses - (18,610+ 6515) x 2 years = 50,250
    OSHC Dual - 3,985
    Total = $108,335

    Wala sakin yung list ko. Wala kasi ako sa bahay. But more or less ganyan yan

    Pero, drawing lang po yan kasi di naman ako hiningan ng financial evidence. Nagready lang po ako for interview purposes. So yung nailabas lang na money talaga is OSHC and first sem fees. Good luck po!

    Subclass 573 SVP

    11 & 12 Sept 2015 - Sat IELTS-A Exam
    25 Sept 2015 - IELTS Result: OBS:7.0 (Thank you, God!)
    06 Oct 2015 - Submitted Application to Uni via IDP
    22 Oct 2015 - Received Offer Letter. Accepted Offer Letter. Paid Tuition Fee & OSHC
    23 Oct 2015 - Received eCoE
    06 Nov 2015 - Medical Exam at NHSI
    06 Nov 2015 - Lodged Student Visa Application via IDP
    09 Nov 2015 - Received acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
    11 & 12 Nov 2015 - Medical Result Uploaded
    20 Nov 2015 - Visa grant (Thank you, Lord!)
    20 Dec 2015 - First day in Australia
    22 Feb 2017 - PTE L/R/S/W 90, 81, 90, 90 (Thank you, God!)

  • traveltarttraveltart Sydney, Australia
    Posts: 200Member
    Joined: Aug 11, 2015
    @appledeuce Please continue to guide us. You're a legend po dito sa forum! From student, to PR! Nakakainspire po! Honest!

    Subclass 573 SVP

    11 & 12 Sept 2015 - Sat IELTS-A Exam
    25 Sept 2015 - IELTS Result: OBS:7.0 (Thank you, God!)
    06 Oct 2015 - Submitted Application to Uni via IDP
    22 Oct 2015 - Received Offer Letter. Accepted Offer Letter. Paid Tuition Fee & OSHC
    23 Oct 2015 - Received eCoE
    06 Nov 2015 - Medical Exam at NHSI
    06 Nov 2015 - Lodged Student Visa Application via IDP
    09 Nov 2015 - Received acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
    11 & 12 Nov 2015 - Medical Result Uploaded
    20 Nov 2015 - Visa grant (Thank you, Lord!)
    20 Dec 2015 - First day in Australia
    22 Feb 2017 - PTE L/R/S/W 90, 81, 90, 90 (Thank you, God!)

  • traveltarttraveltart Sydney, Australia
    Posts: 200Member
    Joined: Aug 11, 2015
    @jemski Good luck po. Don't worry too much. Yung expectation ko nga, 45 days bago ko mareceive yung visa grant kasi when I read previous posts, parang ganun yung naging trend sa July intake. Darating din po yan. Pray lang po. Siguro mabilis lang po yung sa akin kasi alam ni God na need ko talaga ng time para makapag adjust. Tiwala lang po tayo sa Kanya. God bless!

    Subclass 573 SVP

    11 & 12 Sept 2015 - Sat IELTS-A Exam
    25 Sept 2015 - IELTS Result: OBS:7.0 (Thank you, God!)
    06 Oct 2015 - Submitted Application to Uni via IDP
    22 Oct 2015 - Received Offer Letter. Accepted Offer Letter. Paid Tuition Fee & OSHC
    23 Oct 2015 - Received eCoE
    06 Nov 2015 - Medical Exam at NHSI
    06 Nov 2015 - Lodged Student Visa Application via IDP
    09 Nov 2015 - Received acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
    11 & 12 Nov 2015 - Medical Result Uploaded
    20 Nov 2015 - Visa grant (Thank you, Lord!)
    20 Dec 2015 - First day in Australia
    22 Feb 2017 - PTE L/R/S/W 90, 81, 90, 90 (Thank you, God!)

  • traveltarttraveltart Sydney, Australia
    Posts: 200Member
    Joined: Aug 11, 2015
    @yssabanana Most likely nasa agent mo yung acknowledgment. Try asking them po.

    Subclass 573 SVP

    11 & 12 Sept 2015 - Sat IELTS-A Exam
    25 Sept 2015 - IELTS Result: OBS:7.0 (Thank you, God!)
    06 Oct 2015 - Submitted Application to Uni via IDP
    22 Oct 2015 - Received Offer Letter. Accepted Offer Letter. Paid Tuition Fee & OSHC
    23 Oct 2015 - Received eCoE
    06 Nov 2015 - Medical Exam at NHSI
    06 Nov 2015 - Lodged Student Visa Application via IDP
    09 Nov 2015 - Received acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
    11 & 12 Nov 2015 - Medical Result Uploaded
    20 Nov 2015 - Visa grant (Thank you, Lord!)
    20 Dec 2015 - First day in Australia
    22 Feb 2017 - PTE L/R/S/W 90, 81, 90, 90 (Thank you, God!)

  • traveltarttraveltart Sydney, Australia
    Posts: 200Member
    Joined: Aug 11, 2015
    @pc3 Sis, yung sa akin naman, I hope makapag move on agad yung baby ko. Sana di niya na ako maalala. Ok lang sakin ako nalang mahirapan. Wag lang sya. Alam ko iniisip ng iba, ang oa naman, dog lang naman. Pero talaga para ko na syang anak. 6 years na kami kasal ni hubby and wala kami anak. Kaya sya na talaga naging baby ko. Tapos, sa bahay lang ako 24 hours. Kapag need ko lumabas, kasama sya. Kapag out of the country vacay, ayaw niya kumain kapag wala ako. Pero pray nalang talaga ako sis. Sana makalimutan na niya ako agad and masanay sya sa daddy ko. Dun kasi namin sya iwan. Road trip kami ngayon ni hubby and baby ko. Lapit ko na umalis... Kaya natin ito sis!

    Good luck sa application sis! Pray kita!

    Subclass 573 SVP

    11 & 12 Sept 2015 - Sat IELTS-A Exam
    25 Sept 2015 - IELTS Result: OBS:7.0 (Thank you, God!)
    06 Oct 2015 - Submitted Application to Uni via IDP
    22 Oct 2015 - Received Offer Letter. Accepted Offer Letter. Paid Tuition Fee & OSHC
    23 Oct 2015 - Received eCoE
    06 Nov 2015 - Medical Exam at NHSI
    06 Nov 2015 - Lodged Student Visa Application via IDP
    09 Nov 2015 - Received acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
    11 & 12 Nov 2015 - Medical Result Uploaded
    20 Nov 2015 - Visa grant (Thank you, Lord!)
    20 Dec 2015 - First day in Australia
    22 Feb 2017 - PTE L/R/S/W 90, 81, 90, 90 (Thank you, God!)

  • appledeuceappledeuce Sydney
    Posts: 412Member
    Joined: Nov 25, 2013
    @appledeuce i chose proj mgmt. For my masters kc im an architecture grad. Licensd na din for 2 yrs. Naghahanap ako ng degree na related sa course ko. Gudto ko na nga talaga mag shift kaso sayang din yung lahat if mag bachelors ng bagong course and baka questionable na sa visa app.

    Nasa SOL din kasi Yung projct mgr. So ok din for pr in the future.

    Compared to urban planning and other masters offered for architecture mas in demand and flexible yung proj. Mgmt.

    Pwede din kasi hindi lng ako limited sa construction. Pwede din sa ibang field like healthcare, business, etc. Kaso nga lang mas experienced na ako sa const.

    Per honestly lang. Hindi pa ako sure ano plans after i graduate. Goal lang is to apply for pr and be happy with any stable job na pwede and hindi time demanding masyado
    May experience ka na ba sa construction project management? kasi sabi ng VETASSESS, at least one year experience lang ang required for as long as it's highly relevant to the occupation. If you have that, why don't you try to apply for skills assessment na, malay mo makapasa, hindi mo na kailangan mag-student visa ::

    Construction Project Manager (ANZSCO Code 133111)

    This occupation requires a qualification which is assessed as comparable to the educational level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or higher degree, in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.


    In addition to this, applicants must have at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level completed in the last five years which is highly relevant to the nominated occupation. If the qualification(s) are not at the required educational level, or if the employment has been completed prior to the qualification, then the employment will be assessed below the required skill level.

    A highly relevant field of study is Construction Project Management, which is the study of planning and controlling building projects (ASCED). General management degrees without underpinning or related studies in construction/civil engineering or building would not usually be positively assessed for this occupation. Qualifications in Architectural Studies with supporting highly relevant employment will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

    Student Visa 573 (SVP) Timeline:
    28 Nov 2013 - submitted int'l student application to Victoria Uni
    20-21 Dec 2013 - sat IELTS Academic module exam
    03 Jan 2014 - received IELTS scores (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:8.0 S:8.0 OBS:8.0)
    07 Jan 2014 - undertook medical exam at NHSI Makati
    16 Jan 2014 - received unconditional offer from VU
    13 Feb 2014 - paid 1st sem tuition fees; received e-COE from VU
    13 Feb 2014 - lodged visa application at PIASI
    17 Feb 2014 - received visa grant via email (thank you, Lord!)
    21 Feb 2014 - first day in OZ
    24 Feb 2014 - first day of classes
    19 June 2015 - last of day classes!
    06 Aug 2015 - received Letter of Completion from uni
    14 Oct 2015 - Graduation :D

    Journey to PR:
    07 Aug 2015 - submitted skills assessment to ACS (261311 - Analyst Programmer)
    12 Aug 2015 - received positive skills assessment result from ACS
    12 Aug 2015 - submitted EOI for 189 (60 points), 190 (NSW-65 points), 489 (state and relative sponsored - 70 points)
    29 Oct 2015 - received ITA for NSW State Nomination
    03 Nov 2015 - submitted application for NSW State Nomination
    19 Nov 2015 - received NSW SN approval and ITA for 190 visa
    01 Dec 2015 - lodged 190 application
    14 Dec 2015 - health exam at BUPA Melbourne
    15 Dec 2015 - Initial (and hopefully final) CO contact, asking for PCC
    22 Dec 2015 - submitted Australian PCC and NBI Clearance
    16 Feb 2016 - received 190 PR visa grant

    Citizenship:
    Date applied: 27 March 2018
    Date received the acknowledgement email: 27 March 2018
    Received test invite: 11 Feb 2019 for 25 March 2019 (rescheduled to 25 Feb)
    Citizenship Approval: 11 March 209
    Received Ceremony Invitation: 24 May 2019
    Date of Ceremony: 25 June 2019

  • michie1229michie1229 Sydney
    Posts: 48Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2014
    @travelart pano mo nalaman ang sched mo sa school?
  • traveltarttraveltart Sydney, Australia
    Posts: 200Member
    Joined: Aug 11, 2015
    @michie1229 check mo sis yung program mo. Tapos nakasulat dun yung subjects. Check mo description. Nakasulat dun if lecture or lab tapos ilang hours. Gulat ako na 3hours per week per subject. 4 subjects ako so total of 12hours per week lang? Parang di kapanipaniwala. Totoo ba ito? Check mo yung sayo and please let me know.

    Sana yung mga nasa australia na makasagot if tama understanding ko.

    Subclass 573 SVP

    11 & 12 Sept 2015 - Sat IELTS-A Exam
    25 Sept 2015 - IELTS Result: OBS:7.0 (Thank you, God!)
    06 Oct 2015 - Submitted Application to Uni via IDP
    22 Oct 2015 - Received Offer Letter. Accepted Offer Letter. Paid Tuition Fee & OSHC
    23 Oct 2015 - Received eCoE
    06 Nov 2015 - Medical Exam at NHSI
    06 Nov 2015 - Lodged Student Visa Application via IDP
    09 Nov 2015 - Received acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
    11 & 12 Nov 2015 - Medical Result Uploaded
    20 Nov 2015 - Visa grant (Thank you, Lord!)
    20 Dec 2015 - First day in Australia
    22 Feb 2017 - PTE L/R/S/W 90, 81, 90, 90 (Thank you, God!)

  • cadillaccadillac Sydney
    Posts: 27Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2015
    @jemski kelan departure date nung promo sa cebu Pacific na almost 7k? Salamat
  • appledeuceappledeuce Sydney
    Posts: 412Member
    Joined: Nov 25, 2013
    @michie1229 check mo sis yung program mo. Tapos nakasulat dun yung subjects. Check mo description. Nakasulat dun if lecture or lab tapos ilang hours. Gulat ako na 3hours per week per subject. 4 subjects ako so total of 12hours per week lang? Parang di kapanipaniwala. Totoo ba ito? Check mo yung sayo and please let me know.

    Sana yung mga nasa australia na makasagot if tama understanding ko.
    That sounds about right po. Lectures usually run for 2 (usually agonizing) hours and tutorials/labs 1 hour. So if you're able to manage your schedule right, maraming time to do part-time jobs and cash-on-hand 'rakets'. :) Or yung iba, for pasyal pasyal. Depende sa priorities mo haha.

    Student Visa 573 (SVP) Timeline:
    28 Nov 2013 - submitted int'l student application to Victoria Uni
    20-21 Dec 2013 - sat IELTS Academic module exam
    03 Jan 2014 - received IELTS scores (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:8.0 S:8.0 OBS:8.0)
    07 Jan 2014 - undertook medical exam at NHSI Makati
    16 Jan 2014 - received unconditional offer from VU
    13 Feb 2014 - paid 1st sem tuition fees; received e-COE from VU
    13 Feb 2014 - lodged visa application at PIASI
    17 Feb 2014 - received visa grant via email (thank you, Lord!)
    21 Feb 2014 - first day in OZ
    24 Feb 2014 - first day of classes
    19 June 2015 - last of day classes!
    06 Aug 2015 - received Letter of Completion from uni
    14 Oct 2015 - Graduation :D

    Journey to PR:
    07 Aug 2015 - submitted skills assessment to ACS (261311 - Analyst Programmer)
    12 Aug 2015 - received positive skills assessment result from ACS
    12 Aug 2015 - submitted EOI for 189 (60 points), 190 (NSW-65 points), 489 (state and relative sponsored - 70 points)
    29 Oct 2015 - received ITA for NSW State Nomination
    03 Nov 2015 - submitted application for NSW State Nomination
    19 Nov 2015 - received NSW SN approval and ITA for 190 visa
    01 Dec 2015 - lodged 190 application
    14 Dec 2015 - health exam at BUPA Melbourne
    15 Dec 2015 - Initial (and hopefully final) CO contact, asking for PCC
    22 Dec 2015 - submitted Australian PCC and NBI Clearance
    16 Feb 2016 - received 190 PR visa grant

    Citizenship:
    Date applied: 27 March 2018
    Date received the acknowledgement email: 27 March 2018
    Received test invite: 11 Feb 2019 for 25 March 2019 (rescheduled to 25 Feb)
    Citizenship Approval: 11 March 209
    Received Ceremony Invitation: 24 May 2019
    Date of Ceremony: 25 June 2019

  • michie1229michie1229 Sydney
    Posts: 48Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2014
    @appledeuce @traveltart ichecheck ko uli. pati nga orientation ko d ko alam kelan hahhaha. nakalagay lang kasi start date jan 19. tinanong ko din sa ams kelan ba start ng class ko sabi sasabihin nalang sa orientation hehehe thanks ng marami!!!
  • jemskijemski Mandaluyong
    Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2015
    edited December 2015
    @cadillac May promo parin ang Dec. 15-17, 22-24 nung nagcheck ako kanina.
  • jemskijemski Mandaluyong
    Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2015
    @traveltart Thanks. I'll keep praying. Mainipin lang talaga ako. :)
  • jemskijemski Mandaluyong
    Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2015
    @butterfly Grabe mas matagal pala yun sayo. Baka nga yung backlog na sinasabi ang reason sa delays. Let's keep praying for our visas. And update mo ko kung mareceive mo na yun visa mo.
  • jemskijemski Mandaluyong
    Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2015
    @butterfly Grabe mas matagal pala yun sayo. Don't mean to gross you out pero nagkakaroon na ako ng hives dahil sa anxiety.

    Baka nga yung backlog na sinasabi ang reason sa delays. Let's keep praying for our visas. And update mo ko kung mareceive mo na yun visa mo.
  • angelmatigaangelmatiga Perth
    Posts: 41Member
    Joined: Jun 01, 2015
    Hi guys. I know its a bit odd and out of the blue. Pero I just want to ask if pwede ba magdala ng Nail polishes to Australia? Like about 20-30 nail polishes? Kasi i know mahal ang pedicure and manicure sa Aus. So might aswell bring all of my shades ng nail polish and just do it on my own. :)
  • angelmatigaangelmatiga Perth
    Posts: 41Member
    Joined: Jun 01, 2015
    May from ECU (Edith Cowan University) ba dit :) Ask ko lang if kelan ba malalaman ung schedule ng classes? Although matagal pa naman start ko. Sa Feb 2016 intake pa ako. Pero gusto ko kasi maka pili ng magandang sched. :) thanks guys
  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    Hi guys. I know its a bit odd and out of the blue. Pero I just want to ask if pwede ba magdala ng Nail polishes to Australia? Like about 20-30 nail polishes? Kasi i know mahal ang pedicure and manicure sa Aus. So might aswell bring all of my shades ng nail polish and just do it on my own. :)
    Just buy them here to spare you of some space and kilograms on your baggage. You can buy cheap ones from chemist or priceline..... They always offer something on sale like nail polish etc

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    May from ECU (Edith Cowan University) ba dit :) Ask ko lang if kelan ba malalaman ung schedule ng classes? Although matagal pa naman start ko. Sa Feb 2016 intake pa ako. Pero gusto ko kasi maka pili ng magandang sched. :) thanks guys
    Check your sked from your school's online portal. Cheers and God bless

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

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