Dec 2015: Inquiry to AMS, IDP, AECC
Feb 2016: Opted to apply for Visit Visa (Subclass 600) impulsive decision
Feb 28: REFUSED VISIT VISA
Mar 01: Decided to consult AMS
Mar 05: Took IELTS in Doha Qatar
Mar 08: Applied for Deakin University (Bachelor of Nursing 1 year conversion FEB 2017 intake)
Mar 15: Refused by DU due to IMMI History
Mar 15: IELTS Results (L:8.5, R: 6.0, W: 7.5, S: 6.5; OBS:7)
Mar 17: Submitted Reconsideration Letter to Deakin University
Mar 28: DU Reconsidered
Apr 01: Started compiling the Visa Requirements
Apr 04: Received final offer from DU
Apr 19: Paid fees (OSHC, tuition, DUELI)
Apr 21: eCOE Received
Apr 28: Medicals done (xray, blood, urinalysis).
Forwarded all completed papers to AMS (157A, 956A, VFS, Form54) and other requirements.
May 17: AU Embassy (Manila) acknowledge receipt.
May 24: VISA GRANT!!!!!!!
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.
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primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 51Member
Joined: Mar 22, 2016
Dec 2015: Inquiry to AMS, IDP, AECC
Feb 2016: Opted to apply for Visit Visa (Subclass 600) impulsive decision
Feb 28: REFUSED VISIT VISA
Mar 01: Decided to consult AMS
Mar 05: Took IELTS in Doha Qatar
Mar 08: Applied for Deakin University (Bachelor of Nursing 1 year conversion FEB 2017 intake)
Mar 15: Refused by DU due to IMMI History
Mar 15: IELTS Results (L:8.5, R: 6.0, W: 7.5, S: 6.5; OBS:7)
Mar 17: Submitted Reconsideration Letter to Deakin University
Mar 28: DU Reconsidered
Apr 01: Started compiling the Visa Requirements
Apr 04: Received final offer from DU
Apr 19: Paid fees (OSHC, tuition, DUELI)
Apr 21: eCOE Received
Apr 28: Medicals done (xray, blood, urinalysis).
Forwarded all completed papers to AMS (157A, 956A, VFS, Form54) and other requirements.
May 17: AU Embassy (Manila) acknowledge receipt.
May 24: VISA GRANT!!!!!!!
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.
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@Jasen we have the same dilemma. Im taking my chances din. My father will sponsor me. I hope na magrant tayo ng visa
Dec 2015: Inquiry to AMS, IDP, AECC
Feb 2016: Opted to apply for Visit Visa (Subclass 600) impulsive decision
Feb 28: REFUSED VISIT VISA
Mar 01: Decided to consult AMS
Mar 05: Took IELTS in Doha Qatar
Mar 08: Applied for Deakin University (Bachelor of Nursing 1 year conversion FEB 2017 intake)
Mar 15: Refused by DU due to IMMI History
Mar 15: IELTS Results (L:8.5, R: 6.0, W: 7.5, S: 6.5; OBS:7)
Mar 17: Submitted Reconsideration Letter to Deakin University
Mar 28: DU Reconsidered
Apr 01: Started compiling the Visa Requirements
Apr 04: Received final offer from DU
Apr 19: Paid fees (OSHC, tuition, DUELI)
Apr 21: eCOE Received
Apr 28: Medicals done (xray, blood, urinalysis).
Forwarded all completed papers to AMS (157A, 956A, VFS, Form54) and other requirements.
May 17: AU Embassy (Manila) acknowledge receipt.
May 24: VISA GRANT!!!!!!!
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.
Posts: 8Member
Joined: Apr 12, 2016
Posts: 51Member
Joined: Mar 22, 2016
Dec 2015: Inquiry to AMS, IDP, AECC
Feb 2016: Opted to apply for Visit Visa (Subclass 600) impulsive decision
Feb 28: REFUSED VISIT VISA
Mar 01: Decided to consult AMS
Mar 05: Took IELTS in Doha Qatar
Mar 08: Applied for Deakin University (Bachelor of Nursing 1 year conversion FEB 2017 intake)
Mar 15: Refused by DU due to IMMI History
Mar 15: IELTS Results (L:8.5, R: 6.0, W: 7.5, S: 6.5; OBS:7)
Mar 17: Submitted Reconsideration Letter to Deakin University
Mar 28: DU Reconsidered
Apr 01: Started compiling the Visa Requirements
Apr 04: Received final offer from DU
Apr 19: Paid fees (OSHC, tuition, DUELI)
Apr 21: eCOE Received
Apr 28: Medicals done (xray, blood, urinalysis).
Forwarded all completed papers to AMS (157A, 956A, VFS, Form54) and other requirements.
May 17: AU Embassy (Manila) acknowledge receipt.
May 24: VISA GRANT!!!!!!!
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.
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Joined: Apr 12, 2016
Posts: 51Member
Joined: Mar 22, 2016
Dec 2015: Inquiry to AMS, IDP, AECC
Feb 2016: Opted to apply for Visit Visa (Subclass 600) impulsive decision
Feb 28: REFUSED VISIT VISA
Mar 01: Decided to consult AMS
Mar 05: Took IELTS in Doha Qatar
Mar 08: Applied for Deakin University (Bachelor of Nursing 1 year conversion FEB 2017 intake)
Mar 15: Refused by DU due to IMMI History
Mar 15: IELTS Results (L:8.5, R: 6.0, W: 7.5, S: 6.5; OBS:7)
Mar 17: Submitted Reconsideration Letter to Deakin University
Mar 28: DU Reconsidered
Apr 01: Started compiling the Visa Requirements
Apr 04: Received final offer from DU
Apr 19: Paid fees (OSHC, tuition, DUELI)
Apr 21: eCOE Received
Apr 28: Medicals done (xray, blood, urinalysis).
Forwarded all completed papers to AMS (157A, 956A, VFS, Form54) and other requirements.
May 17: AU Embassy (Manila) acknowledge receipt.
May 24: VISA GRANT!!!!!!!
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.
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Posts: 51Member
Joined: Mar 22, 2016
Dec 2015: Inquiry to AMS, IDP, AECC
Feb 2016: Opted to apply for Visit Visa (Subclass 600) impulsive decision
Feb 28: REFUSED VISIT VISA
Mar 01: Decided to consult AMS
Mar 05: Took IELTS in Doha Qatar
Mar 08: Applied for Deakin University (Bachelor of Nursing 1 year conversion FEB 2017 intake)
Mar 15: Refused by DU due to IMMI History
Mar 15: IELTS Results (L:8.5, R: 6.0, W: 7.5, S: 6.5; OBS:7)
Mar 17: Submitted Reconsideration Letter to Deakin University
Mar 28: DU Reconsidered
Apr 01: Started compiling the Visa Requirements
Apr 04: Received final offer from DU
Apr 19: Paid fees (OSHC, tuition, DUELI)
Apr 21: eCOE Received
Apr 28: Medicals done (xray, blood, urinalysis).
Forwarded all completed papers to AMS (157A, 956A, VFS, Form54) and other requirements.
May 17: AU Embassy (Manila) acknowledge receipt.
May 24: VISA GRANT!!!!!!!
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.
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Joined: Apr 12, 2016
Posts: 51Member
Joined: Mar 22, 2016
Dec 2015: Inquiry to AMS, IDP, AECC
Feb 2016: Opted to apply for Visit Visa (Subclass 600) impulsive decision
Feb 28: REFUSED VISIT VISA
Mar 01: Decided to consult AMS
Mar 05: Took IELTS in Doha Qatar
Mar 08: Applied for Deakin University (Bachelor of Nursing 1 year conversion FEB 2017 intake)
Mar 15: Refused by DU due to IMMI History
Mar 15: IELTS Results (L:8.5, R: 6.0, W: 7.5, S: 6.5; OBS:7)
Mar 17: Submitted Reconsideration Letter to Deakin University
Mar 28: DU Reconsidered
Apr 01: Started compiling the Visa Requirements
Apr 04: Received final offer from DU
Apr 19: Paid fees (OSHC, tuition, DUELI)
Apr 21: eCOE Received
Apr 28: Medicals done (xray, blood, urinalysis).
Forwarded all completed papers to AMS (157A, 956A, VFS, Form54) and other requirements.
May 17: AU Embassy (Manila) acknowledge receipt.
May 24: VISA GRANT!!!!!!!
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.
Posts: 140Member
Joined: Apr 13, 2016
Posts: 51Member
Joined: Mar 22, 2016
Dec 2015: Inquiry to AMS, IDP, AECC
Feb 2016: Opted to apply for Visit Visa (Subclass 600) impulsive decision
Feb 28: REFUSED VISIT VISA
Mar 01: Decided to consult AMS
Mar 05: Took IELTS in Doha Qatar
Mar 08: Applied for Deakin University (Bachelor of Nursing 1 year conversion FEB 2017 intake)
Mar 15: Refused by DU due to IMMI History
Mar 15: IELTS Results (L:8.5, R: 6.0, W: 7.5, S: 6.5; OBS:7)
Mar 17: Submitted Reconsideration Letter to Deakin University
Mar 28: DU Reconsidered
Apr 01: Started compiling the Visa Requirements
Apr 04: Received final offer from DU
Apr 19: Paid fees (OSHC, tuition, DUELI)
Apr 21: eCOE Received
Apr 28: Medicals done (xray, blood, urinalysis).
Forwarded all completed papers to AMS (157A, 956A, VFS, Form54) and other requirements.
May 17: AU Embassy (Manila) acknowledge receipt.
May 24: VISA GRANT!!!!!!!
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.
Posts: 140Member
Joined: Apr 13, 2016
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Joined: Mar 22, 2016
I have coe na and im going to take BSN
Dec 2015: Inquiry to AMS, IDP, AECC
Feb 2016: Opted to apply for Visit Visa (Subclass 600) impulsive decision
Feb 28: REFUSED VISIT VISA
Mar 01: Decided to consult AMS
Mar 05: Took IELTS in Doha Qatar
Mar 08: Applied for Deakin University (Bachelor of Nursing 1 year conversion FEB 2017 intake)
Mar 15: Refused by DU due to IMMI History
Mar 15: IELTS Results (L:8.5, R: 6.0, W: 7.5, S: 6.5; OBS:7)
Mar 17: Submitted Reconsideration Letter to Deakin University
Mar 28: DU Reconsidered
Apr 01: Started compiling the Visa Requirements
Apr 04: Received final offer from DU
Apr 19: Paid fees (OSHC, tuition, DUELI)
Apr 21: eCOE Received
Apr 28: Medicals done (xray, blood, urinalysis).
Forwarded all completed papers to AMS (157A, 956A, VFS, Form54) and other requirements.
May 17: AU Embassy (Manila) acknowledge receipt.
May 24: VISA GRANT!!!!!!!
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.
Posts: 140Member
Joined: Apr 13, 2016
Posts: 51Member
Joined: Mar 22, 2016
Dec 2015: Inquiry to AMS, IDP, AECC
Feb 2016: Opted to apply for Visit Visa (Subclass 600) impulsive decision
Feb 28: REFUSED VISIT VISA
Mar 01: Decided to consult AMS
Mar 05: Took IELTS in Doha Qatar
Mar 08: Applied for Deakin University (Bachelor of Nursing 1 year conversion FEB 2017 intake)
Mar 15: Refused by DU due to IMMI History
Mar 15: IELTS Results (L:8.5, R: 6.0, W: 7.5, S: 6.5; OBS:7)
Mar 17: Submitted Reconsideration Letter to Deakin University
Mar 28: DU Reconsidered
Apr 01: Started compiling the Visa Requirements
Apr 04: Received final offer from DU
Apr 19: Paid fees (OSHC, tuition, DUELI)
Apr 21: eCOE Received
Apr 28: Medicals done (xray, blood, urinalysis).
Forwarded all completed papers to AMS (157A, 956A, VFS, Form54) and other requirements.
May 17: AU Embassy (Manila) acknowledge receipt.
May 24: VISA GRANT!!!!!!!
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.
Posts: 140Member
Joined: Apr 13, 2016
Posts: 51Member
Joined: Mar 22, 2016
Dec 2015: Inquiry to AMS, IDP, AECC
Feb 2016: Opted to apply for Visit Visa (Subclass 600) impulsive decision
Feb 28: REFUSED VISIT VISA
Mar 01: Decided to consult AMS
Mar 05: Took IELTS in Doha Qatar
Mar 08: Applied for Deakin University (Bachelor of Nursing 1 year conversion FEB 2017 intake)
Mar 15: Refused by DU due to IMMI History
Mar 15: IELTS Results (L:8.5, R: 6.0, W: 7.5, S: 6.5; OBS:7)
Mar 17: Submitted Reconsideration Letter to Deakin University
Mar 28: DU Reconsidered
Apr 01: Started compiling the Visa Requirements
Apr 04: Received final offer from DU
Apr 19: Paid fees (OSHC, tuition, DUELI)
Apr 21: eCOE Received
Apr 28: Medicals done (xray, blood, urinalysis).
Forwarded all completed papers to AMS (157A, 956A, VFS, Form54) and other requirements.
May 17: AU Embassy (Manila) acknowledge receipt.
May 24: VISA GRANT!!!!!!!
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.
Posts: 140Member
Joined: Apr 13, 2016
Posts: 51Member
Joined: Mar 22, 2016
Dec 2015: Inquiry to AMS, IDP, AECC
Feb 2016: Opted to apply for Visit Visa (Subclass 600) impulsive decision
Feb 28: REFUSED VISIT VISA
Mar 01: Decided to consult AMS
Mar 05: Took IELTS in Doha Qatar
Mar 08: Applied for Deakin University (Bachelor of Nursing 1 year conversion FEB 2017 intake)
Mar 15: Refused by DU due to IMMI History
Mar 15: IELTS Results (L:8.5, R: 6.0, W: 7.5, S: 6.5; OBS:7)
Mar 17: Submitted Reconsideration Letter to Deakin University
Mar 28: DU Reconsidered
Apr 01: Started compiling the Visa Requirements
Apr 04: Received final offer from DU
Apr 19: Paid fees (OSHC, tuition, DUELI)
Apr 21: eCOE Received
Apr 28: Medicals done (xray, blood, urinalysis).
Forwarded all completed papers to AMS (157A, 956A, VFS, Form54) and other requirements.
May 17: AU Embassy (Manila) acknowledge receipt.
May 24: VISA GRANT!!!!!!!
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.
Posts: 140Member
Joined: Apr 13, 2016
Posts: 51Member
Joined: Mar 22, 2016
Dec 2015: Inquiry to AMS, IDP, AECC
Feb 2016: Opted to apply for Visit Visa (Subclass 600) impulsive decision
Feb 28: REFUSED VISIT VISA
Mar 01: Decided to consult AMS
Mar 05: Took IELTS in Doha Qatar
Mar 08: Applied for Deakin University (Bachelor of Nursing 1 year conversion FEB 2017 intake)
Mar 15: Refused by DU due to IMMI History
Mar 15: IELTS Results (L:8.5, R: 6.0, W: 7.5, S: 6.5; OBS:7)
Mar 17: Submitted Reconsideration Letter to Deakin University
Mar 28: DU Reconsidered
Apr 01: Started compiling the Visa Requirements
Apr 04: Received final offer from DU
Apr 19: Paid fees (OSHC, tuition, DUELI)
Apr 21: eCOE Received
Apr 28: Medicals done (xray, blood, urinalysis).
Forwarded all completed papers to AMS (157A, 956A, VFS, Form54) and other requirements.
May 17: AU Embassy (Manila) acknowledge receipt.
May 24: VISA GRANT!!!!!!!
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.
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2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)