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Posts: 113Member
Joined: Jun 26, 2013
5-24-2013: PASSED VISA APPLICATION
5-27-2013: RECEIVED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
6-5-2013: MEDICAL EXAM DONE AT CEBU DOCTORS UNIVERSITY
6-21-2013: REQUEST FOR LATE ARRIVAL
6-26-2013: LATE ARRIVAL LETTER RECEIVED (Only till the Commencement Date)
7-4-2013: SENT AN EMAIL TO DIAC
7-6-2013: DIAC REPLIED: Application is currently being assessed
7-9-2013: SENT AN EMAIL TO DIAC
7-10-2013: SENT AN ENQUIRY TO DIAC USING ENQUIRY FORM
7-11-2013: DIAC REPLIED: Application is waiting to be allocated by a case officer (Seriously?)
7-12-2013: DIAC REPLIED: They cannot finalize yet my application
7-12-2013: IDP SENT AN EMAIL TO DIAC
7-12-2013: DIAC REPLIED: They cannot finalize yet my application and no assurance it will be done at the end of July
7-12-2013: SENT AN EMAIL TO IDP REQUESTING FOR DEFERMENT
Posts: 52Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2013
Good luck everyone.
(Subclass 572, July 10 Intake, latest possible arrival July 18)
01/12/12 - IELTS test
03/13/13 - school application
27/03/13 - offer letter
15/05/13 - enrol/ pay tuition fee
22/05/13 - ECOE received
27/05/13 - lodged visa thru IDP Manila
30/05/13 - confirmation from embassy of receipt of application
04/06/13 - embassy advised for medical thru email
06/06/13 - medical done at SLEC
13/06/13 - follow up from SLEC if medical have been forwarded, and informed that it is not yet uploaded to embassy.
20/06/13 - medical uploaded. referred to Global Health
26/06/13- 07/07/2013 - constant email to embassy and not a single response.
08/07/2013 - email from embassy stating that my application was only lodged on 30th May, and they will afford priority processing, but cannot guarantee to finalise it on my course commencement date. No information provided if I have allocated CO.
08/07/2013 - email from embassy that my medical had been referred to Global Health or HOC. No idea exact date referred.
09/07/2013 - email from DIAC that my medical has been referred on 20/06/2013.
09/07/2013 - email to school. no response received.
11/07/2013 - present - email to DIAC for update. no response till now...
12/07/2013 - visa grant. Praise be unto God!!!!
Posts: 140Member
Joined: Nov 04, 2012
May 6 - received COE from USQ
June 8 - sent application to embassy thru agency
June 19 - acknowledgement letter received
June 20 - medicals done at NHSI Cebu.
June 25 - medicals uploaded
July 13 - Visa granted. Thank you Lord!
Posts: 227Member
Joined: Mar 22, 2013
GOOD VIBES TO EVERYONE!
Subclass 573 - SVP
ELICOS for 12 weeks + BS Nursing
ELICOS commencing on October 24, 2013
April 15 2013 - letter offer from QUT
June 3, 2013 - paid tuition fee
June 10, 2013 - accepted offer
June 20, 2013 - eCOE given
June 26, 2013 - visa lodge via IDP
June 27, 2013 - visa lodgment confirmation text received
July 2, 2013 - informed for medical
July 3, 2013 - medicals done
July 5, 2013 - medicals uploaded. NHSI informed me that there's no need for additional tests.
July 6, 2013 - medical results referred to MOC, informed that decision will be made after approximately 8 weeks from the date of referral.
August 13, 2013 - embassy informed me that my medical clearance was issued and will strive to finalize my visa as soon as possible.
Augsut 16, 2013 - VISA GRANT!
August 17, 2013 - received a text message from DIAC that my passport/documents was dispatched to the courier for delivery
"No pain, No gain."
Posts: 52Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2013
(Subclass 572, July 10 Intake, latest possible arrival July 18)
01/12/12 - IELTS test
03/13/13 - school application
27/03/13 - offer letter
15/05/13 - enrol/ pay tuition fee
22/05/13 - ECOE received
27/05/13 - lodged visa thru IDP Manila
30/05/13 - confirmation from embassy of receipt of application
04/06/13 - embassy advised for medical thru email
06/06/13 - medical done at SLEC
13/06/13 - follow up from SLEC if medical have been forwarded, and informed that it is not yet uploaded to embassy.
20/06/13 - medical uploaded. referred to Global Health
26/06/13- 07/07/2013 - constant email to embassy and not a single response.
08/07/2013 - email from embassy stating that my application was only lodged on 30th May, and they will afford priority processing, but cannot guarantee to finalise it on my course commencement date. No information provided if I have allocated CO.
08/07/2013 - email from embassy that my medical had been referred to Global Health or HOC. No idea exact date referred.
09/07/2013 - email from DIAC that my medical has been referred on 20/06/2013.
09/07/2013 - email to school. no response received.
11/07/2013 - present - email to DIAC for update. no response till now...
12/07/2013 - visa grant. Praise be unto God!!!!
Posts: 186Member
Joined: Jun 09, 2013
"HE has made everything beautiful in its time..."
Subclass 572 - July 10, 2013 intake extended till 26July - Melbourne
(DIY Application)
May 24 - Lodged Student Visa at VIAC
May 27 - Acknowledged my Docs thru SMS
May 29 - Emailed me to undergo Medical
May 30 - Medicals done @ NHIC
June 04 - Uploaded my Med Results to AU-Emb as per NHIC
June 06-21 - Constant/Everyday email to DIAC
June 27 - Medical Results uploaded 4 June
July1 - Follow up again
July 6 (Sat) - CO Allocated
July 9 - sent/asking Visa status update to my CO
July 9, (PM) - We seek to finalise your visa application in the next 3 days- replied from Embassy
July 12 - Embassy asked for update COE/Late arrival letter from my course provider
July 15 - submit my updated COE to my CO Mr as per advised my Ms
July 16 - acknowledged my submitted docs and they're aware of my new commencement date and my papers still on process.....
July 15-17 - emailed them for status update and no reply since 16 July....
July 22 - DIAC Emailed me and asked for bank history for
July 23 - submitted Affidavit of support, bank history from my auntie
July 25 - received a visa refusal letter..
Reason for Visa Refusal
These funds were not considered because the applicant has not provided evidence of regular income from her financial supporter.
July 26 - what a birthday present I received from Air21!!!
Refusal letter made after 61days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posts: 140Member
Joined: Nov 04, 2012
May 6 - received COE from USQ
June 8 - sent application to embassy thru agency
June 19 - acknowledgement letter received
June 20 - medicals done at NHSI Cebu.
June 25 - medicals uploaded
July 13 - Visa granted. Thank you Lord!
Posts: 113Member
Joined: Jun 26, 2013
5-24-2013: PASSED VISA APPLICATION
5-27-2013: RECEIVED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
6-5-2013: MEDICAL EXAM DONE AT CEBU DOCTORS UNIVERSITY
6-21-2013: REQUEST FOR LATE ARRIVAL
6-26-2013: LATE ARRIVAL LETTER RECEIVED (Only till the Commencement Date)
7-4-2013: SENT AN EMAIL TO DIAC
7-6-2013: DIAC REPLIED: Application is currently being assessed
7-9-2013: SENT AN EMAIL TO DIAC
7-10-2013: SENT AN ENQUIRY TO DIAC USING ENQUIRY FORM
7-11-2013: DIAC REPLIED: Application is waiting to be allocated by a case officer (Seriously?)
7-12-2013: DIAC REPLIED: They cannot finalize yet my application
7-12-2013: IDP SENT AN EMAIL TO DIAC
7-12-2013: DIAC REPLIED: They cannot finalize yet my application and no assurance it will be done at the end of July
7-12-2013: SENT AN EMAIL TO IDP REQUESTING FOR DEFERMENT
Posts: 380Member
Joined: May 07, 2013
Destination: Darwin
School: CDU(Jul 15, 2013 intake) up to Aug 5, 2013
July 23 - grant, July 24 - email received with grant attached
SOME HELPFUL LINKS(MOUSE OVER TO SEE TITLE)
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
If He gets you to it, He'll get you through it...
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Jul 01, 2013
June 14 - Lodged Visa Application
June 18 - Acknowledgement Letter and request fir medical
June 20 - Medical Exam at NHSI Baguio
June 25 - Medical Exam Results relayed to the embassy
Praying and hoping for the best!
Posts: 40Member
Joined: Jul 02, 2013
visa subclass 572
July 15 start date
May 30, 2013 - Visa Lodgement via PIASI
June 6, 2013 - Call and email from embassy request for medical
June 7, 2013 - medical @ SLEC
June 14, 2013 - medical results uploaded to the embassy
June 12, 2013 - VISA Granted
TO GOD be the GLORY
Posts: 65Member
Joined: Jul 04, 2013
Subclass 573
Visa Granted
Posts: 40Member
Joined: Jul 02, 2013
visa subclass 572
July 15 start date
May 30, 2013 - Visa Lodgement via PIASI
June 6, 2013 - Call and email from embassy request for medical
June 7, 2013 - medical @ SLEC
June 14, 2013 - medical results uploaded to the embassy
June 12, 2013 - VISA Granted
TO GOD be the GLORY
Posts: 65Member
Joined: Jul 04, 2013
Subclass 573
Visa Granted
Posts: 40Member
Joined: Jul 02, 2013
visa subclass 572
July 15 start date
May 30, 2013 - Visa Lodgement via PIASI
June 6, 2013 - Call and email from embassy request for medical
June 7, 2013 - medical @ SLEC
June 14, 2013 - medical results uploaded to the embassy
June 12, 2013 - VISA Granted
TO GOD be the GLORY
Posts: 186Member
Joined: Jun 09, 2013
I think CO na sya at senior pa ang sayo...Goodluck sa ating lahat!
Subclass 572 - July 10, 2013 intake extended till 26July - Melbourne
(DIY Application)
May 24 - Lodged Student Visa at VIAC
May 27 - Acknowledged my Docs thru SMS
May 29 - Emailed me to undergo Medical
May 30 - Medicals done @ NHIC
June 04 - Uploaded my Med Results to AU-Emb as per NHIC
June 06-21 - Constant/Everyday email to DIAC
June 27 - Medical Results uploaded 4 June
July1 - Follow up again
July 6 (Sat) - CO Allocated
July 9 - sent/asking Visa status update to my CO
July 9, (PM) - We seek to finalise your visa application in the next 3 days- replied from Embassy
July 12 - Embassy asked for update COE/Late arrival letter from my course provider
July 15 - submit my updated COE to my CO Mr as per advised my Ms
July 16 - acknowledged my submitted docs and they're aware of my new commencement date and my papers still on process.....
July 15-17 - emailed them for status update and no reply since 16 July....
July 22 - DIAC Emailed me and asked for bank history for
July 23 - submitted Affidavit of support, bank history from my auntie
July 25 - received a visa refusal letter..
Reason for Visa Refusal
These funds were not considered because the applicant has not provided evidence of regular income from her financial supporter.
July 26 - what a birthday present I received from Air21!!!
Refusal letter made after 61days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posts: 380Member
Joined: May 07, 2013
@Darwin meron na kayong place na inuupahan sa Darwin? update niyo timeline nyo sa signature setting niyo sir. para makita din namin.
Destination: Darwin
School: CDU(Jul 15, 2013 intake) up to Aug 5, 2013
July 23 - grant, July 24 - email received with grant attached
SOME HELPFUL LINKS(MOUSE OVER TO SEE TITLE)
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
If He gets you to it, He'll get you through it...
Posts: 186Member
Joined: Jun 09, 2013
Subclass 572 - July 10, 2013 intake extended till 26July - Melbourne
(DIY Application)
May 24 - Lodged Student Visa at VIAC
May 27 - Acknowledged my Docs thru SMS
May 29 - Emailed me to undergo Medical
May 30 - Medicals done @ NHIC
June 04 - Uploaded my Med Results to AU-Emb as per NHIC
June 06-21 - Constant/Everyday email to DIAC
June 27 - Medical Results uploaded 4 June
July1 - Follow up again
July 6 (Sat) - CO Allocated
July 9 - sent/asking Visa status update to my CO
July 9, (PM) - We seek to finalise your visa application in the next 3 days- replied from Embassy
July 12 - Embassy asked for update COE/Late arrival letter from my course provider
July 15 - submit my updated COE to my CO Mr as per advised my Ms
July 16 - acknowledged my submitted docs and they're aware of my new commencement date and my papers still on process.....
July 15-17 - emailed them for status update and no reply since 16 July....
July 22 - DIAC Emailed me and asked for bank history for
July 23 - submitted Affidavit of support, bank history from my auntie
July 25 - received a visa refusal letter..
Reason for Visa Refusal
These funds were not considered because the applicant has not provided evidence of regular income from her financial supporter.
July 26 - what a birthday present I received from Air21!!!
Refusal letter made after 61days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posts: 171Member
Joined: Apr 14, 2013
Nominated Occupation: Accountant 189
28 April 2015 - PTE (L-75, R-83, S-73, W-89)
22 May 2015 - CPAA positive assessment
08 July 2015 - EOI submitted 60 pts
XX Sept 2015 - Lost 5 pts due to age
25 June 2016 - PY completed, updated EOI to 60pts
23 Aug 2016 - PTE (L-90, R-87, S-90, W-90)
24 Aug 2016 - EOI updated to 70 pts
26 Oct 2016 - ITA received
28 Oct 2016 - Lodged Visa 189
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11
Posts: 171Member
Joined: Apr 14, 2013
Nominated Occupation: Accountant 189
28 April 2015 - PTE (L-75, R-83, S-73, W-89)
22 May 2015 - CPAA positive assessment
08 July 2015 - EOI submitted 60 pts
XX Sept 2015 - Lost 5 pts due to age
25 June 2016 - PY completed, updated EOI to 60pts
23 Aug 2016 - PTE (L-90, R-87, S-90, W-90)
24 Aug 2016 - EOI updated to 70 pts
26 Oct 2016 - ITA received
28 Oct 2016 - Lodged Visa 189
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11
Posts: 65Member
Joined: Jul 04, 2013
Subclass 573
Visa Granted
Posts: 40Member
Joined: Jul 02, 2013
visa subclass 572
July 15 start date
May 30, 2013 - Visa Lodgement via PIASI
June 6, 2013 - Call and email from embassy request for medical
June 7, 2013 - medical @ SLEC
June 14, 2013 - medical results uploaded to the embassy
June 12, 2013 - VISA Granted
TO GOD be the GLORY
Posts: 186Member
Joined: Jun 09, 2013
Subclass 572 - July 10, 2013 intake extended till 26July - Melbourne
(DIY Application)
May 24 - Lodged Student Visa at VIAC
May 27 - Acknowledged my Docs thru SMS
May 29 - Emailed me to undergo Medical
May 30 - Medicals done @ NHIC
June 04 - Uploaded my Med Results to AU-Emb as per NHIC
June 06-21 - Constant/Everyday email to DIAC
June 27 - Medical Results uploaded 4 June
July1 - Follow up again
July 6 (Sat) - CO Allocated
July 9 - sent/asking Visa status update to my CO
July 9, (PM) - We seek to finalise your visa application in the next 3 days- replied from Embassy
July 12 - Embassy asked for update COE/Late arrival letter from my course provider
July 15 - submit my updated COE to my CO Mr as per advised my Ms
July 16 - acknowledged my submitted docs and they're aware of my new commencement date and my papers still on process.....
July 15-17 - emailed them for status update and no reply since 16 July....
July 22 - DIAC Emailed me and asked for bank history for
July 23 - submitted Affidavit of support, bank history from my auntie
July 25 - received a visa refusal letter..
Reason for Visa Refusal
These funds were not considered because the applicant has not provided evidence of regular income from her financial supporter.
July 26 - what a birthday present I received from Air21!!!
Refusal letter made after 61days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posts: 186Member
Joined: Jun 09, 2013
Subclass 572 - July 10, 2013 intake extended till 26July - Melbourne
(DIY Application)
May 24 - Lodged Student Visa at VIAC
May 27 - Acknowledged my Docs thru SMS
May 29 - Emailed me to undergo Medical
May 30 - Medicals done @ NHIC
June 04 - Uploaded my Med Results to AU-Emb as per NHIC
June 06-21 - Constant/Everyday email to DIAC
June 27 - Medical Results uploaded 4 June
July1 - Follow up again
July 6 (Sat) - CO Allocated
July 9 - sent/asking Visa status update to my CO
July 9, (PM) - We seek to finalise your visa application in the next 3 days- replied from Embassy
July 12 - Embassy asked for update COE/Late arrival letter from my course provider
July 15 - submit my updated COE to my CO Mr as per advised my Ms
July 16 - acknowledged my submitted docs and they're aware of my new commencement date and my papers still on process.....
July 15-17 - emailed them for status update and no reply since 16 July....
July 22 - DIAC Emailed me and asked for bank history for
July 23 - submitted Affidavit of support, bank history from my auntie
July 25 - received a visa refusal letter..
Reason for Visa Refusal
These funds were not considered because the applicant has not provided evidence of regular income from her financial supporter.
July 26 - what a birthday present I received from Air21!!!
Refusal letter made after 61days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posts: 65Member
Joined: Jul 04, 2013
Subclass 573
Visa Granted
Posts: 380Member
Joined: May 07, 2013
Destination: Darwin
School: CDU(Jul 15, 2013 intake) up to Aug 5, 2013
July 23 - grant, July 24 - email received with grant attached
SOME HELPFUL LINKS(MOUSE OVER TO SEE TITLE)
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
If He gets you to it, He'll get you through it...
Posts: 65Member
Joined: Jul 04, 2013
Subclass 573
Visa Granted
Posts: 40Member
Joined: Jul 02, 2013
visa subclass 572
July 15 start date
May 30, 2013 - Visa Lodgement via PIASI
June 6, 2013 - Call and email from embassy request for medical
June 7, 2013 - medical @ SLEC
June 14, 2013 - medical results uploaded to the embassy
June 12, 2013 - VISA Granted
TO GOD be the GLORY
Posts: 52Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2013
guys any tips. i dont know why im not receiving even a single response from embassy. this wait is painstaking. (
(Subclass 572, July 10 Intake, latest possible arrival July 18)
01/12/12 - IELTS test
03/13/13 - school application
27/03/13 - offer letter
15/05/13 - enrol/ pay tuition fee
22/05/13 - ECOE received
27/05/13 - lodged visa thru IDP Manila
30/05/13 - confirmation from embassy of receipt of application
04/06/13 - embassy advised for medical thru email
06/06/13 - medical done at SLEC
13/06/13 - follow up from SLEC if medical have been forwarded, and informed that it is not yet uploaded to embassy.
20/06/13 - medical uploaded. referred to Global Health
26/06/13- 07/07/2013 - constant email to embassy and not a single response.
08/07/2013 - email from embassy stating that my application was only lodged on 30th May, and they will afford priority processing, but cannot guarantee to finalise it on my course commencement date. No information provided if I have allocated CO.
08/07/2013 - email from embassy that my medical had been referred to Global Health or HOC. No idea exact date referred.
09/07/2013 - email from DIAC that my medical has been referred on 20/06/2013.
09/07/2013 - email to school. no response received.
11/07/2013 - present - email to DIAC for update. no response till now...
12/07/2013 - visa grant. Praise be unto God!!!!
Posts: 52Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2013
(Subclass 572, July 10 Intake, latest possible arrival July 18)
01/12/12 - IELTS test
03/13/13 - school application
27/03/13 - offer letter
15/05/13 - enrol/ pay tuition fee
22/05/13 - ECOE received
27/05/13 - lodged visa thru IDP Manila
30/05/13 - confirmation from embassy of receipt of application
04/06/13 - embassy advised for medical thru email
06/06/13 - medical done at SLEC
13/06/13 - follow up from SLEC if medical have been forwarded, and informed that it is not yet uploaded to embassy.
20/06/13 - medical uploaded. referred to Global Health
26/06/13- 07/07/2013 - constant email to embassy and not a single response.
08/07/2013 - email from embassy stating that my application was only lodged on 30th May, and they will afford priority processing, but cannot guarantee to finalise it on my course commencement date. No information provided if I have allocated CO.
08/07/2013 - email from embassy that my medical had been referred to Global Health or HOC. No idea exact date referred.
09/07/2013 - email from DIAC that my medical has been referred on 20/06/2013.
09/07/2013 - email to school. no response received.
11/07/2013 - present - email to DIAC for update. no response till now...
12/07/2013 - visa grant. Praise be unto God!!!!