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Joined: May 25, 2016
ICT Support Engineer (As Dependent)
ANZSCO: 263212 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 10 pts || Work Exp: 5 pts || English: __pts || TOTAL: __pts
**Analyst Programmer (Partner - main applicant)
ANZSCO: 261311 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 10 pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 65 pts
05.23.2016: Started researching about the process
05.25.2016: Joined Pinoy AU forum and contacted colleagues who are already in AU for further assistance
05.30.2016: Registered via online for a Debit Visa account in – Unionbank
06.21.2016: Scanned all notarized documents
06.25.2016: Uploaded all documents in ACS Site
06.30.2016: Paid the ACS Fee and submitted it.
07.11.2016: Received an email from ACS. Not qualified for Software Engineer (261313), recommended to use ICT Support Engineer (263212) instead
07.21.2016: Paid the additional 200 AUD for the suggested ANZSCO 263212 (ICT Support Engineer)
07.22.2016: Received the ACS Result - AQF Diploma, Major in Computing - 5yrs deducted / 3 yrs up to Present for the work experience)
07.26.2016: Start of PTE test review
07.29.2016: Partner's ACS Result - AQF Bachelor Degree (4yrs deducted / 5yrs up to Present for the work experience)
08.30.2016: Took PTE exam / Processed NBI Clearance (with Hit)
09.03.2016: Partner got positive PTE Result (L=79/R=85/S=72/W=90)
09.05.2016: Lodged EOI (189)
09.08.2016: Got our NBI Clearance...finally...
09.15.2016: Received CEMI request
09.28.2016: Partner got his ITA!!! (12:20am AU)
10.10.2016: Completed Medical Exam - no action required
11.22.2016: Visa lodged (frontloaded all docs)
11.30.2016: CO asked for Payslip & ITR for 2011-2013
12.16.2016: Uploaded the payslips & ITRs for 2011-2013
02.03.2017: Golden email received!!! Thank you Lord!!
03.24.2017: Attended the Pre-Departure Seminar (CFO Office)
06.17.2017: Initial entry in Sydney last June 17-21, 2017
01.14.2018: Hubby's big move to Sydney (Job hunting in progress)
02.25.2018: Wifey's big move to Sydney
05.29.2018: Wifey's 1st day at work (Barangaroo area)
07.17.2018: Wifey's last day of contract work
10.13.2018: Moved from Sydney to Canberra
10.15.2018: Hubby's 1st day at work (Greenway area)
12.21.2018: Wifey got accepted to a 5 month contract work
01.21.2019: Wifey's 1st day at work (Turner area)
06.30.2019: Wifey got a permanent role offer
"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - A Cinderella Story
Joined: May 25, 2016
ICT Support Engineer (As Dependent)
ANZSCO: 263212 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 10 pts || Work Exp: 5 pts || English: __pts || TOTAL: __pts
**Analyst Programmer (Partner - main applicant)
ANZSCO: 261311 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 10 pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 65 pts
05.23.2016: Started researching about the process
05.25.2016: Joined Pinoy AU forum and contacted colleagues who are already in AU for further assistance
05.30.2016: Registered via online for a Debit Visa account in – Unionbank
06.21.2016: Scanned all notarized documents
06.25.2016: Uploaded all documents in ACS Site
06.30.2016: Paid the ACS Fee and submitted it.
07.11.2016: Received an email from ACS. Not qualified for Software Engineer (261313), recommended to use ICT Support Engineer (263212) instead
07.21.2016: Paid the additional 200 AUD for the suggested ANZSCO 263212 (ICT Support Engineer)
07.22.2016: Received the ACS Result - AQF Diploma, Major in Computing - 5yrs deducted / 3 yrs up to Present for the work experience)
07.26.2016: Start of PTE test review
07.29.2016: Partner's ACS Result - AQF Bachelor Degree (4yrs deducted / 5yrs up to Present for the work experience)
08.30.2016: Took PTE exam / Processed NBI Clearance (with Hit)
09.03.2016: Partner got positive PTE Result (L=79/R=85/S=72/W=90)
09.05.2016: Lodged EOI (189)
09.08.2016: Got our NBI Clearance...finally...
09.15.2016: Received CEMI request
09.28.2016: Partner got his ITA!!! (12:20am AU)
10.10.2016: Completed Medical Exam - no action required
11.22.2016: Visa lodged (frontloaded all docs)
11.30.2016: CO asked for Payslip & ITR for 2011-2013
12.16.2016: Uploaded the payslips & ITRs for 2011-2013
02.03.2017: Golden email received!!! Thank you Lord!!
03.24.2017: Attended the Pre-Departure Seminar (CFO Office)
06.17.2017: Initial entry in Sydney last June 17-21, 2017
01.14.2018: Hubby's big move to Sydney (Job hunting in progress)
02.25.2018: Wifey's big move to Sydney
05.29.2018: Wifey's 1st day at work (Barangaroo area)
07.17.2018: Wifey's last day of contract work
10.13.2018: Moved from Sydney to Canberra
10.15.2018: Hubby's 1st day at work (Greenway area)
12.21.2018: Wifey got accepted to a 5 month contract work
01.21.2019: Wifey's 1st day at work (Turner area)
06.30.2019: Wifey got a permanent role offer
"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - A Cinderella Story
Posts: 56Member
Joined: Jul 16, 2014
ANZSCO 263212: ICT Support Engineer
11/03/2016 - Requested COEs from employers
09/04/2016 - Submitted documents to ACS
14/04/2016 - IELTS - L7 R7 S7 W6.5
15/04/2016 - ACS - Suitable
07/06/2016 - PTE-A - L72 R67 S82 W77
07/06/2016 - Submitted EOI SA visa 190 (65pts)
15/06/2016 - Amended EOI SA visa 489 (70pts - ICT Occupation minimum pts)
04/07/2016 - Submitted SA Nomination
07/07/2016 - Health Exam at SATA AMK
15/07/2016 - Received ITA
18/07/2016 - Collected NBI Clearance
22/07/2016 - Collected SG COC
23/07/2016 - Lodged visa - Uploaded docs
11/08/2016 - Direct Grant
05/01/2017 - Big Move
02/03/2017 - Contract Job
27/03/2017 - Permanent Job
06/01/2019 - Lodged 887 Visa
Joined: May 25, 2016
ICT Support Engineer (As Dependent)
ANZSCO: 263212 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 10 pts || Work Exp: 5 pts || English: __pts || TOTAL: __pts
**Analyst Programmer (Partner - main applicant)
ANZSCO: 261311 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 10 pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 65 pts
05.23.2016: Started researching about the process
05.25.2016: Joined Pinoy AU forum and contacted colleagues who are already in AU for further assistance
05.30.2016: Registered via online for a Debit Visa account in – Unionbank
06.21.2016: Scanned all notarized documents
06.25.2016: Uploaded all documents in ACS Site
06.30.2016: Paid the ACS Fee and submitted it.
07.11.2016: Received an email from ACS. Not qualified for Software Engineer (261313), recommended to use ICT Support Engineer (263212) instead
07.21.2016: Paid the additional 200 AUD for the suggested ANZSCO 263212 (ICT Support Engineer)
07.22.2016: Received the ACS Result - AQF Diploma, Major in Computing - 5yrs deducted / 3 yrs up to Present for the work experience)
07.26.2016: Start of PTE test review
07.29.2016: Partner's ACS Result - AQF Bachelor Degree (4yrs deducted / 5yrs up to Present for the work experience)
08.30.2016: Took PTE exam / Processed NBI Clearance (with Hit)
09.03.2016: Partner got positive PTE Result (L=79/R=85/S=72/W=90)
09.05.2016: Lodged EOI (189)
09.08.2016: Got our NBI Clearance...finally...
09.15.2016: Received CEMI request
09.28.2016: Partner got his ITA!!! (12:20am AU)
10.10.2016: Completed Medical Exam - no action required
11.22.2016: Visa lodged (frontloaded all docs)
11.30.2016: CO asked for Payslip & ITR for 2011-2013
12.16.2016: Uploaded the payslips & ITRs for 2011-2013
02.03.2017: Golden email received!!! Thank you Lord!!
03.24.2017: Attended the Pre-Departure Seminar (CFO Office)
06.17.2017: Initial entry in Sydney last June 17-21, 2017
01.14.2018: Hubby's big move to Sydney (Job hunting in progress)
02.25.2018: Wifey's big move to Sydney
05.29.2018: Wifey's 1st day at work (Barangaroo area)
07.17.2018: Wifey's last day of contract work
10.13.2018: Moved from Sydney to Canberra
10.15.2018: Hubby's 1st day at work (Greenway area)
12.21.2018: Wifey got accepted to a 5 month contract work
01.21.2019: Wifey's 1st day at work (Turner area)
06.30.2019: Wifey got a permanent role offer
"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - A Cinderella Story
Posts: 303Member
Joined: Feb 01, 2016
Another one is yung ICT units yata as stated sa ANZSCO description:
"The relevance of your experience and qualifications can only be determined at the time of formal assessment. In order for a qualification or employment period to be deemed closely related;
At least 65% of the ICT units in your qualification must be relevant to the nominated occupation
At least 65% of the duties and responsibilities listed in the employment reference letters must be relevant to the nominated occupation."
https://www.acs.org.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/7641/ANZSCO-Descriptions-2015.pdf
https://www.acs.org.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/7319/Skills-Assessment-Guidelines-for-Applicants.pdf
Other than that, hindi ko rin alam kung ano basehan nila about sa pag-assess ng degree.
NOC - 261313 Software Engineer
Qualification - Bachelor Degree (BS Computer Science)
March 29, 2016 - Submitted to ACS
April 1, 2016 - IELTS (BC) Speaking Test
April 2, 2016 - IELTS (BC) Written (LWR) Test
April 12, 2016 - Received ACS Assessment result - Suitable (Degree), minus 2.2 years
April 15, 2016 - L/R/W/S - 7.5/6.5/6.5/7 -
April 18, 2016 - Secured NBI Clearance while in PH (me)
June 13, 2016 - PTE-A Exam
June 14, 2016 - PTE-A Result - L/R/S/W - 83/78/85/81
June 16, 2016 - Submitted EOI (subclass 189 / 70 pts)
July 1, 2016 - Partner applied for NBI Clearance (from SG)
July 06, 2016 - Received ITA
July 16, 2016 - Medical - SATA AMK, SG
July 19, 2016 - Medical cleared (me)
August 1, 2016 - Partner received her NBI clearance
August 2, 2016 - Medical cleared (partner)
August 9, 2016 - Logded Visa 189
August 9, 2016 - Applied for Singapore COC (me & partner)
August 10, 2016 - Uploaded docs (except SG COC)
August 18, 2016 - Collected and Uploaded SG COC
August 24, 2016 - CO (Brisbane) contacted, asking for form-80 of dependent - (Re-uploaded same day)
October 11, 2016 - Followed up via email
October 13, 2016 - Hugh Grant
Posts: 19Member
Joined: May 25, 2016
Feb 23, 2016 - EA Assessment.
April 2, 2016 - PTE Acad failed. (1st Take).
May 23, 2016 - PTE Acad passed 10 points. (2nd Take).
May 27, 2016 - EOI lodged 189. No ITA due to occupational ceiling on 2335 group.
July 6, 2016 - ITA received.
July 7, 2016 - Lodged 189.
July 13, 2016 - Medical examination. (No action required).
July 28, 2016 - CO contacted & requested Form 815. Submitted Form 815.
Oct 21, 2016 - Visa grant. IED January 18, 2017. Thank you Lord!
Dec 20, 2016 - Touchdown PERTH...
Posts: 59Member
Joined: Jan 12, 2015
Posts: 403Member
Joined: Nov 29, 2015
Posts: 403Member
Joined: Nov 29, 2015
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Oct 31, 2012
Posts: 19Member
Joined: May 25, 2016
Feb 23, 2016 - EA Assessment.
April 2, 2016 - PTE Acad failed. (1st Take).
May 23, 2016 - PTE Acad passed 10 points. (2nd Take).
May 27, 2016 - EOI lodged 189. No ITA due to occupational ceiling on 2335 group.
July 6, 2016 - ITA received.
July 7, 2016 - Lodged 189.
July 13, 2016 - Medical examination. (No action required).
July 28, 2016 - CO contacted & requested Form 815. Submitted Form 815.
Oct 21, 2016 - Visa grant. IED January 18, 2017. Thank you Lord!
Dec 20, 2016 - Touchdown PERTH...
Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
Joined: Mar 11, 2015
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: 487Member
Joined: Apr 21, 2016
Software Engineer (261313)
April 12, 2016 - Passed ACS requirements
April 28, 2016 - Suitable AQF Bachelors Degree (2 years deducted)
April 28, 2016 - IELTS (L7.5 R9 W6.5 S7.5 OAS7.5)
May 18, 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L90 R90 W90 S90 OAS90)
May 19, 2016 - Lodged EOI Visa 189 (10:48pm AU time) | 65pts
May 25, 2016 - Lodged EOI Visa 190 (9:30pm AU time) | 70pts
June 28, 2016 - NBI Clearance (NO HIT)
July 29, 2016 - Received NSW SS ITA && Medical at St. Luke's
August 2, 2016 - Received ITA for 189 && Medical Cleared No Action
August 5, 2016 - Lodged visa 189 (Frontloaded Documents)
August 15, 2016 - Direct Grant (GSM Adelaide)! Thank You, Lord!
October 22, 2016 - Big Move to Sydney!
GOD IS GOOD!
Posts: 71Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2016
Jan 2016 - Agent contract signing/Collect Requirements
Mar 19, 2016 - IELTS IDP
Apr 2, 2016 - IELTS Results L-8.5 R-7.5 S-7.5 W-6.5 OBS-7.5
Apr 11, 2016 - Applied for Re-marking of Writing
May 10, 2016 - Received re-marking results ---> W-7 Praise God!
May 24, 2016 - CDR submitted to EA via Fast Track
Jun 8, 2016 - EA Feedback - Need to provide PRC License
Jun 14, 2016 - EA Result - Engineering Technologist
Jun 17, 2016 - Lodge EOI SC190 SS NSW
Jun 20, 2016 - EOI updated Lodge SC189
Jul 6, 2016 - 10pm Received ITA SC189
Jul 13, 2016 - Lodge VISA 189
Jul 21, 2016 - Medical at St. Luke's Global
Jul 22, 2016 - Frontloaded all docs
Jul 25, 2016 - Health clearance provided - No action required
Jul 27, 2016 - Golden Email Direct Grant
"In God's perfect time..."
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Oct 31, 2012
Joined: May 25, 2016
ICT Support Engineer (As Dependent)
ANZSCO: 263212 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 10 pts || Work Exp: 5 pts || English: __pts || TOTAL: __pts
**Analyst Programmer (Partner - main applicant)
ANZSCO: 261311 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 10 pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 65 pts
05.23.2016: Started researching about the process
05.25.2016: Joined Pinoy AU forum and contacted colleagues who are already in AU for further assistance
05.30.2016: Registered via online for a Debit Visa account in – Unionbank
06.21.2016: Scanned all notarized documents
06.25.2016: Uploaded all documents in ACS Site
06.30.2016: Paid the ACS Fee and submitted it.
07.11.2016: Received an email from ACS. Not qualified for Software Engineer (261313), recommended to use ICT Support Engineer (263212) instead
07.21.2016: Paid the additional 200 AUD for the suggested ANZSCO 263212 (ICT Support Engineer)
07.22.2016: Received the ACS Result - AQF Diploma, Major in Computing - 5yrs deducted / 3 yrs up to Present for the work experience)
07.26.2016: Start of PTE test review
07.29.2016: Partner's ACS Result - AQF Bachelor Degree (4yrs deducted / 5yrs up to Present for the work experience)
08.30.2016: Took PTE exam / Processed NBI Clearance (with Hit)
09.03.2016: Partner got positive PTE Result (L=79/R=85/S=72/W=90)
09.05.2016: Lodged EOI (189)
09.08.2016: Got our NBI Clearance...finally...
09.15.2016: Received CEMI request
09.28.2016: Partner got his ITA!!! (12:20am AU)
10.10.2016: Completed Medical Exam - no action required
11.22.2016: Visa lodged (frontloaded all docs)
11.30.2016: CO asked for Payslip & ITR for 2011-2013
12.16.2016: Uploaded the payslips & ITRs for 2011-2013
02.03.2017: Golden email received!!! Thank you Lord!!
03.24.2017: Attended the Pre-Departure Seminar (CFO Office)
06.17.2017: Initial entry in Sydney last June 17-21, 2017
01.14.2018: Hubby's big move to Sydney (Job hunting in progress)
02.25.2018: Wifey's big move to Sydney
05.29.2018: Wifey's 1st day at work (Barangaroo area)
07.17.2018: Wifey's last day of contract work
10.13.2018: Moved from Sydney to Canberra
10.15.2018: Hubby's 1st day at work (Greenway area)
12.21.2018: Wifey got accepted to a 5 month contract work
01.21.2019: Wifey's 1st day at work (Turner area)
06.30.2019: Wifey got a permanent role offer
"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - A Cinderella Story
Posts: 340Member
Joined: Feb 13, 2012
Accountant (General) -221111
Age 25: 30 Points
ICAA Bachelor's Degree: 15 points
ICAA Work Experience 4years: 5 points
PTE Academic S90 W90 R88 L90 (OAS90): 20 points
07-Jun-2016 - Submitted EOI with 70points
03-Aug-2016 - Received an Invitation to Apply for Visa189
05-Aug-2016 - Lodged Visa189, Frontloaded all docs
18-Aug-2016 - Visa Grant! (DG)
16-Nov-2016 - Big move to Melbourne
22-Nov-2016 - Start of job interviews
05-Dec-2016 - First day of work (Full-time, Permanent)
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -E.R.
Posts: 303Member
Joined: Feb 01, 2016
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NOC - 261313 Software Engineer
Qualification - Bachelor Degree (BS Computer Science)
March 29, 2016 - Submitted to ACS
April 1, 2016 - IELTS (BC) Speaking Test
April 2, 2016 - IELTS (BC) Written (LWR) Test
April 12, 2016 - Received ACS Assessment result - Suitable (Degree), minus 2.2 years
April 15, 2016 - L/R/W/S - 7.5/6.5/6.5/7 -
April 18, 2016 - Secured NBI Clearance while in PH (me)
June 13, 2016 - PTE-A Exam
June 14, 2016 - PTE-A Result - L/R/S/W - 83/78/85/81
June 16, 2016 - Submitted EOI (subclass 189 / 70 pts)
July 1, 2016 - Partner applied for NBI Clearance (from SG)
July 06, 2016 - Received ITA
July 16, 2016 - Medical - SATA AMK, SG
July 19, 2016 - Medical cleared (me)
August 1, 2016 - Partner received her NBI clearance
August 2, 2016 - Medical cleared (partner)
August 9, 2016 - Logded Visa 189
August 9, 2016 - Applied for Singapore COC (me & partner)
August 10, 2016 - Uploaded docs (except SG COC)
August 18, 2016 - Collected and Uploaded SG COC
August 24, 2016 - CO (Brisbane) contacted, asking for form-80 of dependent - (Re-uploaded same day)
October 11, 2016 - Followed up via email
October 13, 2016 - Hugh Grant
Joined: May 25, 2016
ICT Support Engineer (As Dependent)
ANZSCO: 263212 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 10 pts || Work Exp: 5 pts || English: __pts || TOTAL: __pts
**Analyst Programmer (Partner - main applicant)
ANZSCO: 261311 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 10 pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 65 pts
05.23.2016: Started researching about the process
05.25.2016: Joined Pinoy AU forum and contacted colleagues who are already in AU for further assistance
05.30.2016: Registered via online for a Debit Visa account in – Unionbank
06.21.2016: Scanned all notarized documents
06.25.2016: Uploaded all documents in ACS Site
06.30.2016: Paid the ACS Fee and submitted it.
07.11.2016: Received an email from ACS. Not qualified for Software Engineer (261313), recommended to use ICT Support Engineer (263212) instead
07.21.2016: Paid the additional 200 AUD for the suggested ANZSCO 263212 (ICT Support Engineer)
07.22.2016: Received the ACS Result - AQF Diploma, Major in Computing - 5yrs deducted / 3 yrs up to Present for the work experience)
07.26.2016: Start of PTE test review
07.29.2016: Partner's ACS Result - AQF Bachelor Degree (4yrs deducted / 5yrs up to Present for the work experience)
08.30.2016: Took PTE exam / Processed NBI Clearance (with Hit)
09.03.2016: Partner got positive PTE Result (L=79/R=85/S=72/W=90)
09.05.2016: Lodged EOI (189)
09.08.2016: Got our NBI Clearance...finally...
09.15.2016: Received CEMI request
09.28.2016: Partner got his ITA!!! (12:20am AU)
10.10.2016: Completed Medical Exam - no action required
11.22.2016: Visa lodged (frontloaded all docs)
11.30.2016: CO asked for Payslip & ITR for 2011-2013
12.16.2016: Uploaded the payslips & ITRs for 2011-2013
02.03.2017: Golden email received!!! Thank you Lord!!
03.24.2017: Attended the Pre-Departure Seminar (CFO Office)
06.17.2017: Initial entry in Sydney last June 17-21, 2017
01.14.2018: Hubby's big move to Sydney (Job hunting in progress)
02.25.2018: Wifey's big move to Sydney
05.29.2018: Wifey's 1st day at work (Barangaroo area)
07.17.2018: Wifey's last day of contract work
10.13.2018: Moved from Sydney to Canberra
10.15.2018: Hubby's 1st day at work (Greenway area)
12.21.2018: Wifey got accepted to a 5 month contract work
01.21.2019: Wifey's 1st day at work (Turner area)
06.30.2019: Wifey got a permanent role offer
"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - A Cinderella Story
Joined: May 25, 2016
ICT Support Engineer (As Dependent)
ANZSCO: 263212 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 10 pts || Work Exp: 5 pts || English: __pts || TOTAL: __pts
**Analyst Programmer (Partner - main applicant)
ANZSCO: 261311 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 10 pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 65 pts
05.23.2016: Started researching about the process
05.25.2016: Joined Pinoy AU forum and contacted colleagues who are already in AU for further assistance
05.30.2016: Registered via online for a Debit Visa account in – Unionbank
06.21.2016: Scanned all notarized documents
06.25.2016: Uploaded all documents in ACS Site
06.30.2016: Paid the ACS Fee and submitted it.
07.11.2016: Received an email from ACS. Not qualified for Software Engineer (261313), recommended to use ICT Support Engineer (263212) instead
07.21.2016: Paid the additional 200 AUD for the suggested ANZSCO 263212 (ICT Support Engineer)
07.22.2016: Received the ACS Result - AQF Diploma, Major in Computing - 5yrs deducted / 3 yrs up to Present for the work experience)
07.26.2016: Start of PTE test review
07.29.2016: Partner's ACS Result - AQF Bachelor Degree (4yrs deducted / 5yrs up to Present for the work experience)
08.30.2016: Took PTE exam / Processed NBI Clearance (with Hit)
09.03.2016: Partner got positive PTE Result (L=79/R=85/S=72/W=90)
09.05.2016: Lodged EOI (189)
09.08.2016: Got our NBI Clearance...finally...
09.15.2016: Received CEMI request
09.28.2016: Partner got his ITA!!! (12:20am AU)
10.10.2016: Completed Medical Exam - no action required
11.22.2016: Visa lodged (frontloaded all docs)
11.30.2016: CO asked for Payslip & ITR for 2011-2013
12.16.2016: Uploaded the payslips & ITRs for 2011-2013
02.03.2017: Golden email received!!! Thank you Lord!!
03.24.2017: Attended the Pre-Departure Seminar (CFO Office)
06.17.2017: Initial entry in Sydney last June 17-21, 2017
01.14.2018: Hubby's big move to Sydney (Job hunting in progress)
02.25.2018: Wifey's big move to Sydney
05.29.2018: Wifey's 1st day at work (Barangaroo area)
07.17.2018: Wifey's last day of contract work
10.13.2018: Moved from Sydney to Canberra
10.15.2018: Hubby's 1st day at work (Greenway area)
12.21.2018: Wifey got accepted to a 5 month contract work
01.21.2019: Wifey's 1st day at work (Turner area)
06.30.2019: Wifey got a permanent role offer
"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - A Cinderella Story
Posts: 303Member
Joined: Feb 01, 2016
Yung friend ko is ECE din, ang school is section 1.. 4 years ang deduction kasi software engineer ang nominated occupation (Not closely related sa course).
NOC - 261313 Software Engineer
Qualification - Bachelor Degree (BS Computer Science)
March 29, 2016 - Submitted to ACS
April 1, 2016 - IELTS (BC) Speaking Test
April 2, 2016 - IELTS (BC) Written (LWR) Test
April 12, 2016 - Received ACS Assessment result - Suitable (Degree), minus 2.2 years
April 15, 2016 - L/R/W/S - 7.5/6.5/6.5/7 -
April 18, 2016 - Secured NBI Clearance while in PH (me)
June 13, 2016 - PTE-A Exam
June 14, 2016 - PTE-A Result - L/R/S/W - 83/78/85/81
June 16, 2016 - Submitted EOI (subclass 189 / 70 pts)
July 1, 2016 - Partner applied for NBI Clearance (from SG)
July 06, 2016 - Received ITA
July 16, 2016 - Medical - SATA AMK, SG
July 19, 2016 - Medical cleared (me)
August 1, 2016 - Partner received her NBI clearance
August 2, 2016 - Medical cleared (partner)
August 9, 2016 - Logded Visa 189
August 9, 2016 - Applied for Singapore COC (me & partner)
August 10, 2016 - Uploaded docs (except SG COC)
August 18, 2016 - Collected and Uploaded SG COC
August 24, 2016 - CO (Brisbane) contacted, asking for form-80 of dependent - (Re-uploaded same day)
October 11, 2016 - Followed up via email
October 13, 2016 - Hugh Grant
Posts: 340Member
Joined: Feb 13, 2012
Accountant (General) -221111
Age 25: 30 Points
ICAA Bachelor's Degree: 15 points
ICAA Work Experience 4years: 5 points
PTE Academic S90 W90 R88 L90 (OAS90): 20 points
07-Jun-2016 - Submitted EOI with 70points
03-Aug-2016 - Received an Invitation to Apply for Visa189
05-Aug-2016 - Lodged Visa189, Frontloaded all docs
18-Aug-2016 - Visa Grant! (DG)
16-Nov-2016 - Big move to Melbourne
22-Nov-2016 - Start of job interviews
05-Dec-2016 - First day of work (Full-time, Permanent)
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -E.R.
Posts: 42Member
Joined: Jul 11, 2016
Electrical Engineering Technician 312312
May 18, 2015: TRA Assessment submission
Aug 10, 2015: TRA Assessment approved
Oct 24, 2015: IELTS exam
Nov 09, 2015: EOI lodged (50+5=60pts : 489)
Feb 18, 2016: TRA Migration Points Advice (incl 1yr AU experience)
May 10, 2016: TRA acknowledged AU experience related to NOC
May 25, 2016: Updated EOI +5pts (55+5=60pts : 190)
Jun 10, 2016: ITA for NSW SS received
Jun 11, 2016: Lodged SS for NSW
Jun 24, 2016: NSW 190 nomination application approved
Jun 25, 2016: Lodged application for 190 visa (Onshore-MEL)
Jun 28, 2016: Medical (kids)
Jul 01, 2016: Medical (applicant & wife)
Jul 18, 2016: CO contact GSM Adelaide requested for new PCC Saudi
Jul 19, 2016: Replied to CO cannot obtain PCC Saudi provided final exit doc and good moral letter from previous employer
Aug 04, 2016: Visa Grant (Thank You so much Lord!)
___ __, 2016: Move to NSW (Lord please guide us)
Posts: 59Member
Joined: Jan 12, 2015
Posts: 91Member
Joined: Jul 20, 2016
Internal Auditor | 189 - 65pts | 190 - 70 pts
2/10/2016 IELTS: L8, R8.5, W7, S8
2/20/2016 Submit assessment docs to Vetassess
5/19/2016 Positive Assessment from Vetassess
5/19/2016 Lodged EOI 189, 190
9/30/2016 Received invitation to apply SS in NSW
10/7/2016 Applied for SS
Awaiting ITA for now...
Posts: 403Member
Joined: Nov 29, 2015
Posts: 42Member
Joined: Jul 11, 2016
Electrical Engineering Technician 312312
May 18, 2015: TRA Assessment submission
Aug 10, 2015: TRA Assessment approved
Oct 24, 2015: IELTS exam
Nov 09, 2015: EOI lodged (50+5=60pts : 489)
Feb 18, 2016: TRA Migration Points Advice (incl 1yr AU experience)
May 10, 2016: TRA acknowledged AU experience related to NOC
May 25, 2016: Updated EOI +5pts (55+5=60pts : 190)
Jun 10, 2016: ITA for NSW SS received
Jun 11, 2016: Lodged SS for NSW
Jun 24, 2016: NSW 190 nomination application approved
Jun 25, 2016: Lodged application for 190 visa (Onshore-MEL)
Jun 28, 2016: Medical (kids)
Jul 01, 2016: Medical (applicant & wife)
Jul 18, 2016: CO contact GSM Adelaide requested for new PCC Saudi
Jul 19, 2016: Replied to CO cannot obtain PCC Saudi provided final exit doc and good moral letter from previous employer
Aug 04, 2016: Visa Grant (Thank You so much Lord!)
___ __, 2016: Move to NSW (Lord please guide us)
Posts: 178Member
Joined: Mar 15, 2014
Sept 2014 - IELTS take 1 L=6.5 R=8.0 W=7.5 S=7.5 IDP
Dec 2014 - assessed as Medical Laboratory Technician 311213
Sept 2015 - took the MLS Exam
Oct 2015 - assessed as Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611 (received the letter on Dec 2015)
Jan 23, 2016 - IELTS take 2 L=7.5 R=8.5 W=6.5 S=7.0 IDP
Feb 05, 2016 - submitted EOI for 489 Relative Sponsored, 65 points
Feb 20, 2016 - IELTS take 3 L=8.5 R=7.5 W=6.5 S=7.0 IDP
Apr 30, 2016 - IELTS take 4 L=8.5 R=9.0 W=7.0 S=6.0 British Council (hayy, just wait for 489 invite)
July 05, 2016 - got invited to lodge 489 Family Sponsored Visa
July 30,2016 - lodged visa application and uploaded documents except nbi, kuwait police clearance
Aug 09, 2016 - CO allocated, GSM Adelaide, Case Officer Hong, requested PCCs, Medical and Form 80
Aug 18, 2016 - Health clearance provided - No action required
Aug 22, 2016 - Uploaded PCCs and Form 80 (waiting for decision)
August 30, 2016 - VISA GRANTED (Thank you, Lord!!)
Posts: 6Member
Joined: Mar 16, 2014
Makiki-update po ah.
Tracker Update July 2016 Batch
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
GRANTS
10. @shemsimi | 189 | 13-Jul-2016 | Direct Grant | GSM Brisbane | 27-Jul-2016 | Brisbane | IED 25-Jul-2017
WAITING...
1. @squaleon | 190 | ????
2. @iam_juju | 189 | 30-Jun-2016
3. @chorlaluh | 189 | 22-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Perth | Initial Entry Month/Year
4. @Megger | 190 | ????
5. @bourne | 189 | ???
6. @sansa | 189| 13-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM
7. @mimic | 189 | 21-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | NSW| Already Onshore (NSW)
8. @moonpatrick | 489 | 23-Jul-2016| Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Adelaide | Initial Entry Month/Year
9. @extrastrongbeer | ??? | ???
11. @oninkanin | ??? | ???
12. @Giyann | ??? | ???
13. @chelle | 489 | ???
14. @ikigai | 189 | 21-Jul-2016
15. @zeilem1229 | ??? | xx-July-2016
16. @manolo1978|189|07-July-2016|Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Melbourne | Initial Entry Month/Year
17. @d0N | 189 | 27-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Sydney | Initial Entry Month/Year
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer
27 Apr 2016 - submitted ACS Skills Assessment
05 May 2016 - ACS result - suitable, 4yrs deducted
20 May 2016 - PTE-A result, updated EOI @ 65pts
<<<2015 quota for 263111 reached>>>
05 Jul 2016 - received ITA for 189
12 Jul 2016 - medicals done
19 Jul 2016 - NBI cert obtained
21 Jul 2016 - SG PCC obtained
27 Jul 2016 - Lodged VISA 189 & frontloaded all docs
08 Aug 2016 - Direct Grant
Posts: 487Member
Joined: Apr 21, 2016
Software Engineer (261313)
April 12, 2016 - Passed ACS requirements
April 28, 2016 - Suitable AQF Bachelors Degree (2 years deducted)
April 28, 2016 - IELTS (L7.5 R9 W6.5 S7.5 OAS7.5)
May 18, 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L90 R90 W90 S90 OAS90)
May 19, 2016 - Lodged EOI Visa 189 (10:48pm AU time) | 65pts
May 25, 2016 - Lodged EOI Visa 190 (9:30pm AU time) | 70pts
June 28, 2016 - NBI Clearance (NO HIT)
July 29, 2016 - Received NSW SS ITA && Medical at St. Luke's
August 2, 2016 - Received ITA for 189 && Medical Cleared No Action
August 5, 2016 - Lodged visa 189 (Frontloaded Documents)
August 15, 2016 - Direct Grant (GSM Adelaide)! Thank You, Lord!
October 22, 2016 - Big Move to Sydney!
GOD IS GOOD!