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Tracker Update March 2016 Batch
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
1. @jlexy | 189 | 07-Mar-2016 l GSM Adelaide | 22-Mar-2016 l DG l xxxx | xx-201x
2. @wildlovesg | 189 | 02-Mar-2016 l GSM Brisbane l 30-Mar-2016 l DG | Sydney | Sep/Oct-2016
3. @jencandysweet | 189 | 10-Mar-2016 l GSM Adelaide l 04-Apr-2016 l DG l Sydney | Jan-2017
4. @mi_yane | 189 | 08-Mar-2016 l 01-Apr-2016 / Form 1023 l GSM Adelaide l 04-Apr-2016 l VIC | Aug/Sept-2016
5. @nedz | 190 | 08-Mar-2016 l GSM Brisbane | 4-Apr-2016 l DG l Sydney | Feb-2017
6. @cinnamon20 | 189 | 22-Mar-2016 | GSM Adelaide | 11-Apr-2016 l DG l Sydney | May-2016
7. @agrande | 189 | 18-Mar-2016 | GSM Brisbane l 20-Apr-2016 l DG l NSW | xx-201x
8. @rdorpia | 189 | 27-Mar-2016 | GSM XXX l 29-Apr-2016 l DG | XXX | xx-201x
9. @xteen091 | 190 | 30-Mar-2016 l GSM Adelaide | 4-May-2016 l DG | NSW | May 2016
10. @archbunki | 489 | 02-Mar-2016 l 30-Mar-2016 / Form 80, Travel Residency l GSM Brisbane l 25-May-2016 l NT | xx-201x
11. @daffles | 189 | 01-Mar-2016 | 17-Mar-2016 / Form 80, NBI, Medical | GSM Brisbane l 04-Jul-2016 l Sydney | 11-2016 (initial entry only)
12. @CPAjadee | 189 | 15-Mar-2016 l 06-Apr-2016 / Medical, Police clearance, Addtl Proof of Employment l GSM Brisbane l 04-Jul-2016 l xxxx | xx-201x
13. @rodxavier | 189 | 17-Mar-2016 | 07-Apr-2016 / Form 80 and AFP l GSM Brisbane l 04-Jul-2016 l xxxx | xx-201x
14. @eun08 | 189 | 25-Mar-2016 | 03-May-2016 / Dubai police clearance l GSM Brisbane l 04-Jul-2016 l xxxx | xx-201x
15. @icel527 | 190 | 22-Mar-2016 | 06-May-2016 / l Form 80 &NBI l GSM Brisbane l 21-July-2016 | 03-2017
Ongoing Applications
1. @mehrhsn | 189 | 02-Mar-2016 l xx-Apr-2016 / xxxx l xxxx l xx-xxx-2016 l xxxx | xx-201x
2. @pedrosg | 189 | 19-Mar-2016 | 27-May-2016 / Baby's Passport & BirthCert l GSM Brisbane l xx-xxx-2016 l NSW | xx-201x
3. @jmban33 | 189 | 29-Mar-2016 | 01-Apr-2016 / Form 80 , SG COC l GSM Adelaide l xx-xxx-2016 l xxxx | xx-201x
Posts: 289Member
Joined: Mar 09, 2016
Tracker Update March 2016 Batch
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
1. @jlexy | 189 | 07-Mar-2016 l GSM Adelaide | 22-Mar-2016 l DG l xxxx | xx-201x
2. @wildlovesg | 189 | 02-Mar-2016 l GSM Brisbane l 30-Mar-2016 l DG | Sydney | Sep/Oct-2016
3. @jencandysweet | 189 | 10-Mar-2016 l GSM Adelaide l 04-Apr-2016 l DG l Sydney | Jan-2017
4. @mi_yane | 189 | 08-Mar-2016 l 01-Apr-2016 / Form 1023 l GSM Adelaide l 04-Apr-2016 l VIC | Aug/Sept-2016
5. @nedz | 190 | 08-Mar-2016 l GSM Brisbane | 4-Apr-2016 l DG l Sydney | Feb-2017
6. @cinnamon20 | 189 | 22-Mar-2016 | GSM Adelaide | 11-Apr-2016 l DG l Sydney | May-2016
7. @agrande | 189 | 18-Mar-2016 | GSM Brisbane l 20-Apr-2016 l DG l NSW | xx-201x
8. @rdorpia | 189 | 27-Mar-2016 | GSM XXX l 29-Apr-2016 l DG | XXX | xx-201x
9. @xteen091 | 190 | 30-Mar-2016 l GSM Adelaide | 4-May-2016 l DG | NSW | May 2016
10. @archbunki | 489 | 02-Mar-2016 l 30-Mar-2016 / Form 80, Travel Residency l GSM Brisbane l 25-May-2016 l NT | xx-201x
11. @daffles | 189 | 01-Mar-2016 | 17-Mar-2016 / Form 80, NBI, Medical | GSM Brisbane l 04-Jul-2016 l Sydney | 11-2016 (initial entry only)
12. @CPAjadee | 189 | 15-Mar-2016 l 06-Apr-2016 / Medical, Police clearance, Addtl Proof of Employment l GSM Brisbane l 04-Jul-2016 l xxxx | xx-201x
13. @rodxavier | 189 | 17-Mar-2016 | 07-Apr-2016 / Form 80 and AFP l GSM Brisbane l 04-Jul-2016 l xxxx | xx-201x
14. @eun08 | 189 | 25-Mar-2016 | 03-May-2016 / Dubai police clearance l GSM Brisbane l 04-Jul-2016 l xxxx | xx-201x
15. @icel527 | 190 | 22-Mar-2016 | 06-May-2016 / l Form 80 &NBI l GSM Brisbane l 21-July-2016 | 03-2017
Ongoing Applications
1. @mehrhsn | 189 | 02-Mar-2016 l xx-Apr-2016 / xxxx l xxxx l xx-xxx-2016 l xxxx | xx-201x
2. @pedrosg | 189 | 19-Mar-2016 | 27-May-2016 / Baby's Passport & BirthCert l GSM Brisbane l xx-xxx-2016 l NSW | xx-201x
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Joined: Mar 06, 2015
Best Regards,
Nedz
Occupation - Accountant
March 2014 - Decided to move on
Oct 2014 to - 4 attempts in ELTS
April 2015
July 2015 - PTE L-86 R-81 W-90 S-90
Nov 2015 - CPAA Positive Qualification/Skilled Employment Assessment
04 Dec 2015 - EOI 189 ( 70 pts)
05 Dec 2015 - EOI 190 ( 70+5 pts )
11 Dec 2015 - Received NSW Invitation for Nomination
14 Dec 2015 - Lodged Application for Nomination
21 Jan 2015 - Received ITA 189 ( did not pursue cos may mali sa EOI ko)
25 Jan 2016 - Nomination approval / ITA 190
08 Mar 2016 - Lodged 190 visa (Frontloaded medical, NBI, SG COC, F80)
04 April 2016 - Visa grant/DG
24 Feb 2017 - IED
Jan 2017 - Big Move
"Believe you can and you're half way there."
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Posts: 100Member
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Posts: 44Member
Joined: Jan 07, 2013
233211 Civil Engineer
05/08/15 - EA Results
07/11/16 - PTE Exam
11/11/16 - PTE Results (L-73/R-70/S-70/W-75
17/11/16 - Lodged EOI 189(60pts)
08/01/16 - Received 189 ITA
14/02/16 - PCC
20/02/16 - Visa Application Lodged (189)
11/03/16 - 1st CO GSM Adelaide
16/03/16-Medicals Result-No actions required
20/04/16 - 2ND CO asking to update form 80 address gap
20/05/16-Visa Grant.Praise the Lord!
17/01/17-EID
Posts: 100Member
Joined: Mar 20, 2016
Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
Joined: Mar 11, 2015
GOOD LUCK SA BIG MOVE! :x
Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer
Feb. 12, 2016 - Begin PTE-A review & booked exam at Trident
Mar. 21, 2016 - PTE academic Exam Result PASSED
(L:66, R:73, S:80, W:67); Thank you Lord!
LINK http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p156
Mar. 28, 2016 - Agent updated EOI. Awaiting next round of 189
April 7, 2016 - Received NSW invite (Visa 190)
April 13, 2016 - Received 189 invite (8:56 AM). Thank you Lord!
May 21, 2016 - VISA fee paid to MA. DIBP application received
May 25, 2016 - NBI clearance certificate forwarded to MA
May 30, 2016 - 1st CO contact, Team Adelaide (Medicals asked)
May 31, 2016 - SLEC medical exams with family. Thank you Lord!
June 1, 2016 - Submit to agent CO request (Wife's NBI, Medicals)
June 7, 2016 - Youngest son undergone x-ray at SLEC (2nd visit)
June 14, 2016 - ALL family members "COMPLETED" status to DIBP on medicals
June 29, 2016 - 2nd CO contact. Requested FORM 815 for son.
August 4, 2016 VISA GRANT thank you LORD
August 19, 2016 - PDOS at CFO
October 26, 2016 - Flight to Sydney (then, fly to Western Australia)
http://ozbound.goodtimelines.com/timeline/ticker/jedh_g
Dec. 8, 2016 - Reunited with whole family at Perth
March 15, 2017 - Landed my first job in WA as pressure vessel inspector (Engineering & Mfg Tradesperson job class)
JOSHUA 1:9 - I command you. Be strong and steadfast!
Do not fear nor be dismayed for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
Posts: 100Member
Joined: Mar 20, 2016
Posts: 289Member
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Posts: 100Member
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Posts: 104Member
Joined: Feb 04, 2015
ANZSCO: 233914 Engineering Technologist
16.08.2014: IELTS BC SG (L/S/W:6.5 R:8)
01.10.2014: Submitted documents for EA Assessment
26.03.2015: Received Positive Assessment from EA
04.05.2015: EOI visa 190
04.03.2016: PTE-A (L/R/S/W:67/76/70/73
07.03.2016: Cancelled EOI visa 190
07.03.2016 EOI visa 189
08.03.2016: Received ITA
14.03.2016: Medical @ SATA, Apply SG-COC
23.03.2016: Received NBI Clearance
24.03.2016: Got the SG COC
25.03.2016: Lodged Visa 189
03.05.2016: 1st CO Contact (Husband's Dubai PCC)
**Requested for extension on document submission
13.06.2016 Submitted Dubai PCC
04.07.2016: Visa Grant Received
29.10.2016: IE at Perth
22.02.2017: Big Move at Perth
"You have a God within you who has given all the resources you need to fulfill your dreams he has planted in you heart."
Posts: 254Member
Joined: Jul 22, 2016
ANZSCO: 233914 (Engineering Technologist) || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 15pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 70 pts
Aug 1, 2016 - started reviewing for IELTS and gathering of documets for EA
Sept 24, 2016 - took IELTS
Sept 26, 2016 - started making CDR
Oct 7, 2016 - IELTS Result (L7 R7.5 S7 W6.5)
Nov 2, 2016 - Lodged EA Assessment (Prof Engr)
Nov 9, 2016 - NBI CLearance
Nov 30, 2016 - Received EA Outcome (Engineering Technologist, Bachelor Degree, 8+yrs related experience)
Dec 13, 2016 - PTE-A (L56 R77 S74 W57)
Dec 15, 2016 - submitted EOI 189/190 (60/65)
Jan 2, 2017 - PTE-A (L75 R71 S72 W81) ; updated EOI (189-70pts) Thank you Lord!
Jan 3, 2017 - ITA Received
Jan 5, 2017 - Medical
Jan 17, 2017 - VISA 189 Lodged
Feb 8, 2017 - CO Contacted (CO couldn't read TOR & Diploma, asked for re-scanned copies)
- uploaded the said docs on the same day
Feb 22, 2017 - GRANT!!! Thank you Lord!!!
May 2017 - BIG MOVE
"Life is what you make it".
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Posts: 104Member
Joined: Feb 04, 2015
ANZSCO: 233914 Engineering Technologist
16.08.2014: IELTS BC SG (L/S/W:6.5 R:8)
01.10.2014: Submitted documents for EA Assessment
26.03.2015: Received Positive Assessment from EA
04.05.2015: EOI visa 190
04.03.2016: PTE-A (L/R/S/W:67/76/70/73
07.03.2016: Cancelled EOI visa 190
07.03.2016 EOI visa 189
08.03.2016: Received ITA
14.03.2016: Medical @ SATA, Apply SG-COC
23.03.2016: Received NBI Clearance
24.03.2016: Got the SG COC
25.03.2016: Lodged Visa 189
03.05.2016: 1st CO Contact (Husband's Dubai PCC)
**Requested for extension on document submission
13.06.2016 Submitted Dubai PCC
04.07.2016: Visa Grant Received
29.10.2016: IE at Perth
22.02.2017: Big Move at Perth
"You have a God within you who has given all the resources you need to fulfill your dreams he has planted in you heart."
Posts: 2,144Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 14, 2015
233211 Civil Engineer
30/09/15 - VETASSESS Lodged - 133112 Project Builder
09/10/15 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.5 OBS-7.0
19/10/15 - PTE A Results: L-82, R-74, S-90, W-76 OAS-79
26/11/15 - Obtained NBI Clearance
09/12/15 - VETASSESS Results - NEGATIVE!!!
12/01/16 - Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
22/01/16 - EA Positive Results - Bachelor's Degree with 4 years 8 months skilled employment
22/01/16 - Lodged EOI 189 (60pts)
03/02/16 - Received 189 ITA
11/02/16 - Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
18/02/16 - Obtained SG CoC
26/02/16 - Lodged 189 Visa
15/03/16 - Direct Grant - IED 11/02/2017
25/05/16 - Big Move Perth!
16/06/16 - Started Casual Work
11/07/16 - Permanent Full-time Work
Now for the Citizenship Journey
26/08/2019 - Applied and acknowledgement letter received
27/09/2019 - Test Email Invite for 19/12/2019
01/10/2019 - Actual Test/Interview Date
01/10/2019 - Approval Date (received the approval letter from the post 11/10/2019)
05/02/2020 - Ceremony Date (received the email 10/01/2020)
Posts: 2,144Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 14, 2015
233211 Civil Engineer
30/09/15 - VETASSESS Lodged - 133112 Project Builder
09/10/15 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.5 OBS-7.0
19/10/15 - PTE A Results: L-82, R-74, S-90, W-76 OAS-79
26/11/15 - Obtained NBI Clearance
09/12/15 - VETASSESS Results - NEGATIVE!!!
12/01/16 - Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
22/01/16 - EA Positive Results - Bachelor's Degree with 4 years 8 months skilled employment
22/01/16 - Lodged EOI 189 (60pts)
03/02/16 - Received 189 ITA
11/02/16 - Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
18/02/16 - Obtained SG CoC
26/02/16 - Lodged 189 Visa
15/03/16 - Direct Grant - IED 11/02/2017
25/05/16 - Big Move Perth!
16/06/16 - Started Casual Work
11/07/16 - Permanent Full-time Work
Now for the Citizenship Journey
26/08/2019 - Applied and acknowledgement letter received
27/09/2019 - Test Email Invite for 19/12/2019
01/10/2019 - Actual Test/Interview Date
01/10/2019 - Approval Date (received the approval letter from the post 11/10/2019)
05/02/2020 - Ceremony Date (received the email 10/01/2020)
Posts: 100Member
Joined: Mar 20, 2016
Posts: 104Member
Joined: Feb 04, 2015
ANZSCO: 233914 Engineering Technologist
16.08.2014: IELTS BC SG (L/S/W:6.5 R:8)
01.10.2014: Submitted documents for EA Assessment
26.03.2015: Received Positive Assessment from EA
04.05.2015: EOI visa 190
04.03.2016: PTE-A (L/R/S/W:67/76/70/73
07.03.2016: Cancelled EOI visa 190
07.03.2016 EOI visa 189
08.03.2016: Received ITA
14.03.2016: Medical @ SATA, Apply SG-COC
23.03.2016: Received NBI Clearance
24.03.2016: Got the SG COC
25.03.2016: Lodged Visa 189
03.05.2016: 1st CO Contact (Husband's Dubai PCC)
**Requested for extension on document submission
13.06.2016 Submitted Dubai PCC
04.07.2016: Visa Grant Received
29.10.2016: IE at Perth
22.02.2017: Big Move at Perth
"You have a God within you who has given all the resources you need to fulfill your dreams he has planted in you heart."
Posts: 104Member
Joined: Feb 04, 2015
ANZSCO: 233914 Engineering Technologist
16.08.2014: IELTS BC SG (L/S/W:6.5 R:8)
01.10.2014: Submitted documents for EA Assessment
26.03.2015: Received Positive Assessment from EA
04.05.2015: EOI visa 190
04.03.2016: PTE-A (L/R/S/W:67/76/70/73
07.03.2016: Cancelled EOI visa 190
07.03.2016 EOI visa 189
08.03.2016: Received ITA
14.03.2016: Medical @ SATA, Apply SG-COC
23.03.2016: Received NBI Clearance
24.03.2016: Got the SG COC
25.03.2016: Lodged Visa 189
03.05.2016: 1st CO Contact (Husband's Dubai PCC)
**Requested for extension on document submission
13.06.2016 Submitted Dubai PCC
04.07.2016: Visa Grant Received
29.10.2016: IE at Perth
22.02.2017: Big Move at Perth
"You have a God within you who has given all the resources you need to fulfill your dreams he has planted in you heart."
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Nominated Skill: 312111
Nov 2019 - Lodge 887
Posts: 100Member
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Posts: 104Member
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ANZSCO: 233914 Engineering Technologist
16.08.2014: IELTS BC SG (L/S/W:6.5 R:8)
01.10.2014: Submitted documents for EA Assessment
26.03.2015: Received Positive Assessment from EA
04.05.2015: EOI visa 190
04.03.2016: PTE-A (L/R/S/W:67/76/70/73
07.03.2016: Cancelled EOI visa 190
07.03.2016 EOI visa 189
08.03.2016: Received ITA
14.03.2016: Medical @ SATA, Apply SG-COC
23.03.2016: Received NBI Clearance
24.03.2016: Got the SG COC
25.03.2016: Lodged Visa 189
03.05.2016: 1st CO Contact (Husband's Dubai PCC)
**Requested for extension on document submission
13.06.2016 Submitted Dubai PCC
04.07.2016: Visa Grant Received
29.10.2016: IE at Perth
22.02.2017: Big Move at Perth
"You have a God within you who has given all the resources you need to fulfill your dreams he has planted in you heart."
Posts: 100Member
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Extra bedsheets, blanket, pillow.. Haha yan p lang so far aside from s damit..
ANZSCO: 233914 Engineering Technologist
16.08.2014: IELTS BC SG (L/S/W:6.5 R:8)
01.10.2014: Submitted documents for EA Assessment
26.03.2015: Received Positive Assessment from EA
04.05.2015: EOI visa 190
04.03.2016: PTE-A (L/R/S/W:67/76/70/73
07.03.2016: Cancelled EOI visa 190
07.03.2016 EOI visa 189
08.03.2016: Received ITA
14.03.2016: Medical @ SATA, Apply SG-COC
23.03.2016: Received NBI Clearance
24.03.2016: Got the SG COC
25.03.2016: Lodged Visa 189
03.05.2016: 1st CO Contact (Husband's Dubai PCC)
**Requested for extension on document submission
13.06.2016 Submitted Dubai PCC
04.07.2016: Visa Grant Received
29.10.2016: IE at Perth
22.02.2017: Big Move at Perth
"You have a God within you who has given all the resources you need to fulfill your dreams he has planted in you heart."
Posts: 100Member
Joined: Mar 20, 2016
Posts: 104Member
Joined: Feb 04, 2015
ANZSCO: 233914 Engineering Technologist
16.08.2014: IELTS BC SG (L/S/W:6.5 R:8)
01.10.2014: Submitted documents for EA Assessment
26.03.2015: Received Positive Assessment from EA
04.05.2015: EOI visa 190
04.03.2016: PTE-A (L/R/S/W:67/76/70/73
07.03.2016: Cancelled EOI visa 190
07.03.2016 EOI visa 189
08.03.2016: Received ITA
14.03.2016: Medical @ SATA, Apply SG-COC
23.03.2016: Received NBI Clearance
24.03.2016: Got the SG COC
25.03.2016: Lodged Visa 189
03.05.2016: 1st CO Contact (Husband's Dubai PCC)
**Requested for extension on document submission
13.06.2016 Submitted Dubai PCC
04.07.2016: Visa Grant Received
29.10.2016: IE at Perth
22.02.2017: Big Move at Perth
"You have a God within you who has given all the resources you need to fulfill your dreams he has planted in you heart."
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