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Posts: 78Member
Joined: Jul 08, 2016
01.26.15 - Engage with agent
03. 2815 - IELTS exam; not successful enough
05.15.16 - EA Skills Assessment Application
05.31.16 - Not qualified for Electronics Engr; EA suggest to apply for Engg Technologist
06.06.16 - EA positive response
07.02.16 - PTE Exam - got the 10 points
07.11.16 - EOI Application
07.20.16 - EOI Approved for 189
08.17.16 - Visa lodge
08.24.16 - Medical, Police Clearances Submission
09.12.16 - Agent / CO contacted requesting Form 80 and additional proof
09.30.16 - uploaded all documents requested
02.06.17 - 2nd Contact. Requested additional contact info of ex wife...
02.08.17 - Upload the requested information
02.14.17 - Contact Ex wife...
03.XX.17 - Waiting for the grant, in Jesus name I claim….
Posts: 11Member
Joined: Sep 01, 2016
ANZSCO Code: 254423 (Perioperative) nurse
3/2016 -- 05/2016 --Nurse Bridging course at Melbourne
06/2016 AHPRA RN Registration
07/20/2016 received skill assessment application by ANMAC
08/02/2016 ANMAC skill assessment (positive)
08/04/2016 EOI (190 - 75 pts) & (189 - 70 pts) submitted
08/12/2016 received 190 invitation by WA
08/16/2016 received 189 invitation
08/22/2016. medical exam at Nationwide Makati
08/24/2016 result uploaded by Nationwide(no action required)
08/24/2016. lodged visa 189; frontloaded docs including PCC
08/30/2016 Frontloaded Stat Dec character assessment; waiting for CO allocation
09/09/2016. GSM Brisbane CO allocated; sent form 1023 notification of incorrect answer
10/26/2016 GSM Brisbane asked for consent to correct invite score
11/02/016. Makiki- Golden Email (Thank You Lord!!!)
Posts: 78Member
Joined: Jul 08, 2016
01.26.15 - Engage with agent
03. 2815 - IELTS exam; not successful enough
05.15.16 - EA Skills Assessment Application
05.31.16 - Not qualified for Electronics Engr; EA suggest to apply for Engg Technologist
06.06.16 - EA positive response
07.02.16 - PTE Exam - got the 10 points
07.11.16 - EOI Application
07.20.16 - EOI Approved for 189
08.17.16 - Visa lodge
08.24.16 - Medical, Police Clearances Submission
09.12.16 - Agent / CO contacted requesting Form 80 and additional proof
09.30.16 - uploaded all documents requested
02.06.17 - 2nd Contact. Requested additional contact info of ex wife...
02.08.17 - Upload the requested information
02.14.17 - Contact Ex wife...
03.XX.17 - Waiting for the grant, in Jesus name I claim….
Posts: 159Member
Joined: Oct 05, 2016
221213 - External Auditor |189-65 pts | 190 NSW-70 pts |
09-Sep-16 - PTE-A exam
10-Sep-16 - PTE-A result (W,L,S-90; R-86; OAS-90)
12-Sep-16 - Submitted documents for CPAA assessment
03-Oct-16 - Received positive assessment from CPAA
04-Oct-16 - Submitted EOIs for 189-65pts and 190 NSW-70pts
27-Oct-16 - Received invitation to apply for NSW nomination
28-Oct-16 - Submitted application for nomination
07-Nov-16 - Received ITA for Visa 190 (God is good!)
28-Nov-16 - 190 Visa application lodged (all applicable documents frontloaded)
08-Dec-16 - Direct Grant! Thank you God!!!
IED: March 2017
Posts: 78Member
Joined: Jul 08, 2016
01.26.15 - Engage with agent
03. 2815 - IELTS exam; not successful enough
05.15.16 - EA Skills Assessment Application
05.31.16 - Not qualified for Electronics Engr; EA suggest to apply for Engg Technologist
06.06.16 - EA positive response
07.02.16 - PTE Exam - got the 10 points
07.11.16 - EOI Application
07.20.16 - EOI Approved for 189
08.17.16 - Visa lodge
08.24.16 - Medical, Police Clearances Submission
09.12.16 - Agent / CO contacted requesting Form 80 and additional proof
09.30.16 - uploaded all documents requested
02.06.17 - 2nd Contact. Requested additional contact info of ex wife...
02.08.17 - Upload the requested information
02.14.17 - Contact Ex wife...
03.XX.17 - Waiting for the grant, in Jesus name I claim….
Posts: 23Member
Joined: Feb 27, 2016
254499 - Nurse (NEC)
Aug 2015 -IELTS
Feb - April2016 - IRON Program (Melbourne)
May 6, 2016 - Registered Nurse Div1
May 21, 2016 - Submitted ANMAC
July 27, 2016 - Positive ANMAC result
Aug 2, 2016 - EOI
Aug 17, 2016 - Received ITA and Lodged Visa 189 (excited e)
Aug 23, 2016 - CO Contact (IELTS of husband expired, asking for english proof; CEMI uploaded same day)
Sept 9, 2016 - CO Contact (CEMI was not accepted, undergrad kasi si hubby but i read sa iba dito inaccept.)
Sept 16, 2016 - PTE Results of husband submitted
Oct 13, 2016 - received an email that "Processing of your application is ongoing and we will contact you should we require additional information or when we make a decision."
Posts: 159Member
Joined: Oct 05, 2016
221213 - External Auditor |189-65 pts | 190 NSW-70 pts |
09-Sep-16 - PTE-A exam
10-Sep-16 - PTE-A result (W,L,S-90; R-86; OAS-90)
12-Sep-16 - Submitted documents for CPAA assessment
03-Oct-16 - Received positive assessment from CPAA
04-Oct-16 - Submitted EOIs for 189-65pts and 190 NSW-70pts
27-Oct-16 - Received invitation to apply for NSW nomination
28-Oct-16 - Submitted application for nomination
07-Nov-16 - Received ITA for Visa 190 (God is good!)
28-Nov-16 - 190 Visa application lodged (all applicable documents frontloaded)
08-Dec-16 - Direct Grant! Thank you God!!!
IED: March 2017
Posts: 23Member
Joined: Feb 27, 2016
254499 - Nurse (NEC)
Aug 2015 -IELTS
Feb - April2016 - IRON Program (Melbourne)
May 6, 2016 - Registered Nurse Div1
May 21, 2016 - Submitted ANMAC
July 27, 2016 - Positive ANMAC result
Aug 2, 2016 - EOI
Aug 17, 2016 - Received ITA and Lodged Visa 189 (excited e)
Aug 23, 2016 - CO Contact (IELTS of husband expired, asking for english proof; CEMI uploaded same day)
Sept 9, 2016 - CO Contact (CEMI was not accepted, undergrad kasi si hubby but i read sa iba dito inaccept.)
Sept 16, 2016 - PTE Results of husband submitted
Oct 13, 2016 - received an email that "Processing of your application is ongoing and we will contact you should we require additional information or when we make a decision."
Posts: 159Member
Joined: Oct 05, 2016
221213 - External Auditor |189-65 pts | 190 NSW-70 pts |
09-Sep-16 - PTE-A exam
10-Sep-16 - PTE-A result (W,L,S-90; R-86; OAS-90)
12-Sep-16 - Submitted documents for CPAA assessment
03-Oct-16 - Received positive assessment from CPAA
04-Oct-16 - Submitted EOIs for 189-65pts and 190 NSW-70pts
27-Oct-16 - Received invitation to apply for NSW nomination
28-Oct-16 - Submitted application for nomination
07-Nov-16 - Received ITA for Visa 190 (God is good!)
28-Nov-16 - 190 Visa application lodged (all applicable documents frontloaded)
08-Dec-16 - Direct Grant! Thank you God!!!
IED: March 2017
Posts: 146Member
Joined: Feb 11, 2015
261312 - Developer Programmer
Dec 12, 2015 - IELTS Test
Dec 25, 2015 - IELTS Result (Proficient)
May 20, 2016 - Submit ACS assessment
Jun 07, 2016 - ACS Result
Jun 21, 2016 - Submit EOI for 189 (65 pts)
Aug 17, 2016 - Received Invitation
Aug 27, 2016 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
Sept 10, 2016 - Lodge Visa Application
Sept 19, 2016 - Direct Grant
Posts: 11Member
Joined: Sep 01, 2016
ANZSCO Code: 254423 (Perioperative) nurse
3/2016 -- 05/2016 --Nurse Bridging course at Melbourne
06/2016 AHPRA RN Registration
07/20/2016 received skill assessment application by ANMAC
08/02/2016 ANMAC skill assessment (positive)
08/04/2016 EOI (190 - 75 pts) & (189 - 70 pts) submitted
08/12/2016 received 190 invitation by WA
08/16/2016 received 189 invitation
08/22/2016. medical exam at Nationwide Makati
08/24/2016 result uploaded by Nationwide(no action required)
08/24/2016. lodged visa 189; frontloaded docs including PCC
08/30/2016 Frontloaded Stat Dec character assessment; waiting for CO allocation
09/09/2016. GSM Brisbane CO allocated; sent form 1023 notification of incorrect answer
10/26/2016 GSM Brisbane asked for consent to correct invite score
11/02/016. Makiki- Golden Email (Thank You Lord!!!)
Posts: 11Member
Joined: Sep 01, 2016
ANZSCO Code: 254423 (Perioperative) nurse
3/2016 -- 05/2016 --Nurse Bridging course at Melbourne
06/2016 AHPRA RN Registration
07/20/2016 received skill assessment application by ANMAC
08/02/2016 ANMAC skill assessment (positive)
08/04/2016 EOI (190 - 75 pts) & (189 - 70 pts) submitted
08/12/2016 received 190 invitation by WA
08/16/2016 received 189 invitation
08/22/2016. medical exam at Nationwide Makati
08/24/2016 result uploaded by Nationwide(no action required)
08/24/2016. lodged visa 189; frontloaded docs including PCC
08/30/2016 Frontloaded Stat Dec character assessment; waiting for CO allocation
09/09/2016. GSM Brisbane CO allocated; sent form 1023 notification of incorrect answer
10/26/2016 GSM Brisbane asked for consent to correct invite score
11/02/016. Makiki- Golden Email (Thank You Lord!!!)
Posts: 78Member
Joined: Jul 08, 2016
01.26.15 - Engage with agent
03. 2815 - IELTS exam; not successful enough
05.15.16 - EA Skills Assessment Application
05.31.16 - Not qualified for Electronics Engr; EA suggest to apply for Engg Technologist
06.06.16 - EA positive response
07.02.16 - PTE Exam - got the 10 points
07.11.16 - EOI Application
07.20.16 - EOI Approved for 189
08.17.16 - Visa lodge
08.24.16 - Medical, Police Clearances Submission
09.12.16 - Agent / CO contacted requesting Form 80 and additional proof
09.30.16 - uploaded all documents requested
02.06.17 - 2nd Contact. Requested additional contact info of ex wife...
02.08.17 - Upload the requested information
02.14.17 - Contact Ex wife...
03.XX.17 - Waiting for the grant, in Jesus name I claim….
Posts: 30Member
Joined: May 14, 2015
Posts: 627Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2014
Posts: 134Member
Joined: Oct 18, 2016
342314: Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
Primary Applicant
20.03.2017 Lodge TRA Assessment
23.03.2017 Receive Acknowledgment Letter
19.05.2017 Receive Successful TRA Assessment
06.06.2017 PTE Exam - L61/R62/S37/W70
07.06.2017 Submit PTA Vetasses
23.06.2017 Receive Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
03.07.2017 PTE Exam - L60/R66/S54/W73 (competent)
11.07.2017 Submit EOI 190 NSW SS
06.11.2017 PTE Exam - L68/R73/S65/W77 (proficient)
07.11.2017 Update EOI 189/190 (65/70 pts)
"Ask and it shall be given."
Posts: 78Member
Joined: Jul 08, 2016
01.26.15 - Engage with agent
03. 2815 - IELTS exam; not successful enough
05.15.16 - EA Skills Assessment Application
05.31.16 - Not qualified for Electronics Engr; EA suggest to apply for Engg Technologist
06.06.16 - EA positive response
07.02.16 - PTE Exam - got the 10 points
07.11.16 - EOI Application
07.20.16 - EOI Approved for 189
08.17.16 - Visa lodge
08.24.16 - Medical, Police Clearances Submission
09.12.16 - Agent / CO contacted requesting Form 80 and additional proof
09.30.16 - uploaded all documents requested
02.06.17 - 2nd Contact. Requested additional contact info of ex wife...
02.08.17 - Upload the requested information
02.14.17 - Contact Ex wife...
03.XX.17 - Waiting for the grant, in Jesus name I claim….
Posts: 167Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2014
Chemical Engineer
08|01|2014 AU or NZ???
08|18|2014 Enrolled for IELTS exam
11|01|2014 IELTS exam
11|14|2014 IELTS positive results with 10pts - Praises to GOD!
11|15|2014 Started CDR
12|07|2014 CDR online application
02|12|2015 EA result +++ (Wonderful O' Lord!)
02|13|2015 EOI sent (189) 60 pts
02|16|2015 corrected EOI - 55pts (related exp. was 10yrs ago)
02|16|2015 EOI NSW 60pts (incl. SS)
05|01|2015 Got pregnant for 2nd child
10|20|2015 Lost track of EOI status. Withdrawn/submitted new EOI
01|06|2016 2nd child was born "Happy 3 Kings"
08|12|2016 Took PTE A - target 20pts
08|13|2016 failed to achieve 20pts
08|15|2016 update EOI, changed unrelated skills to related
08|17|2016 ITA 189
09|02|2016 Lodged 189
09|16|2016 CO Contact - Health Assessment for us (4)
09|19|2016 Submitted medical exam results - no action needed
Nov 25, 2016 GRANT!
GOD is good, all the time!
Posts: 78Member
Joined: Jul 08, 2016
01.26.15 - Engage with agent
03. 2815 - IELTS exam; not successful enough
05.15.16 - EA Skills Assessment Application
05.31.16 - Not qualified for Electronics Engr; EA suggest to apply for Engg Technologist
06.06.16 - EA positive response
07.02.16 - PTE Exam - got the 10 points
07.11.16 - EOI Application
07.20.16 - EOI Approved for 189
08.17.16 - Visa lodge
08.24.16 - Medical, Police Clearances Submission
09.12.16 - Agent / CO contacted requesting Form 80 and additional proof
09.30.16 - uploaded all documents requested
02.06.17 - 2nd Contact. Requested additional contact info of ex wife...
02.08.17 - Upload the requested information
02.14.17 - Contact Ex wife...
03.XX.17 - Waiting for the grant, in Jesus name I claim….
Joined: Aug 17, 2016
233511 : Industrial Engineer
April 5, 2016: PTE Exam (Trident Tower Makati, 184.50 USD, promo code: PTE2015)
April 6, 2016: PTE Results L:82 R:76 S:68 W:78 OAS:75
June 8, 2016: Submitted EA Assessment (950 AUD w/Fast Track!)
June 27, 2016: EA Results - Positive
June 30, 2016: EOI Lodged 60pts visa 189, 65pts visa 190
July 5, 2016: ITA 189 (received email around 10:30pm) PHT
July 25, 2016: NBI Clearance
July 27, 2016: Medical NHSI (Php 6,600)
August 3, 2016: Medical Clearance
August 3, 2016: lodged visa 189 Frontloaded Docs
August 17, 2016: Received "Golden Email" (GSM Brisbane)
Posts: 134Member
Joined: Oct 18, 2016
342314: Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
Primary Applicant
20.03.2017 Lodge TRA Assessment
23.03.2017 Receive Acknowledgment Letter
19.05.2017 Receive Successful TRA Assessment
06.06.2017 PTE Exam - L61/R62/S37/W70
07.06.2017 Submit PTA Vetasses
23.06.2017 Receive Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
03.07.2017 PTE Exam - L60/R66/S54/W73 (competent)
11.07.2017 Submit EOI 190 NSW SS
06.11.2017 PTE Exam - L68/R73/S65/W77 (proficient)
07.11.2017 Update EOI 189/190 (65/70 pts)
"Ask and it shall be given."
Posts: 30Member
Joined: May 14, 2015
Posts: 30Member
Joined: May 14, 2015
Posts: 78Member
Joined: Jul 08, 2016
01.26.15 - Engage with agent
03. 2815 - IELTS exam; not successful enough
05.15.16 - EA Skills Assessment Application
05.31.16 - Not qualified for Electronics Engr; EA suggest to apply for Engg Technologist
06.06.16 - EA positive response
07.02.16 - PTE Exam - got the 10 points
07.11.16 - EOI Application
07.20.16 - EOI Approved for 189
08.17.16 - Visa lodge
08.24.16 - Medical, Police Clearances Submission
09.12.16 - Agent / CO contacted requesting Form 80 and additional proof
09.30.16 - uploaded all documents requested
02.06.17 - 2nd Contact. Requested additional contact info of ex wife...
02.08.17 - Upload the requested information
02.14.17 - Contact Ex wife...
03.XX.17 - Waiting for the grant, in Jesus name I claim….
Posts: 30Member
Joined: May 14, 2015
Posts: 167Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2014
Chemical Engineer
08|01|2014 AU or NZ???
08|18|2014 Enrolled for IELTS exam
11|01|2014 IELTS exam
11|14|2014 IELTS positive results with 10pts - Praises to GOD!
11|15|2014 Started CDR
12|07|2014 CDR online application
02|12|2015 EA result +++ (Wonderful O' Lord!)
02|13|2015 EOI sent (189) 60 pts
02|16|2015 corrected EOI - 55pts (related exp. was 10yrs ago)
02|16|2015 EOI NSW 60pts (incl. SS)
05|01|2015 Got pregnant for 2nd child
10|20|2015 Lost track of EOI status. Withdrawn/submitted new EOI
01|06|2016 2nd child was born "Happy 3 Kings"
08|12|2016 Took PTE A - target 20pts
08|13|2016 failed to achieve 20pts
08|15|2016 update EOI, changed unrelated skills to related
08|17|2016 ITA 189
09|02|2016 Lodged 189
09|16|2016 CO Contact - Health Assessment for us (4)
09|19|2016 Submitted medical exam results - no action needed
Nov 25, 2016 GRANT!
GOD is good, all the time!
Posts: 167Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2014
Chemical Engineer
08|01|2014 AU or NZ???
08|18|2014 Enrolled for IELTS exam
11|01|2014 IELTS exam
11|14|2014 IELTS positive results with 10pts - Praises to GOD!
11|15|2014 Started CDR
12|07|2014 CDR online application
02|12|2015 EA result +++ (Wonderful O' Lord!)
02|13|2015 EOI sent (189) 60 pts
02|16|2015 corrected EOI - 55pts (related exp. was 10yrs ago)
02|16|2015 EOI NSW 60pts (incl. SS)
05|01|2015 Got pregnant for 2nd child
10|20|2015 Lost track of EOI status. Withdrawn/submitted new EOI
01|06|2016 2nd child was born "Happy 3 Kings"
08|12|2016 Took PTE A - target 20pts
08|13|2016 failed to achieve 20pts
08|15|2016 update EOI, changed unrelated skills to related
08|17|2016 ITA 189
09|02|2016 Lodged 189
09|16|2016 CO Contact - Health Assessment for us (4)
09|19|2016 Submitted medical exam results - no action needed
Nov 25, 2016 GRANT!
GOD is good, all the time!
Posts: 102Member
Joined: Jun 07, 2015
Registered Nurse-NEC
8 years work experience
Timeline. My Journey to Au.
December 2015- Passed OET B scores
April 2016- Applied AHPRA registration
May 2016- Received AHPRA Referral Letter for bridging program
May 2016- Enrolled Bridging program
September 2016- Started Bridging program
December 2016- Completed Bridging program
January 2017-AHPRA-NMBA Registered Nurse Division 1
March 2017-Received job offer letter and contract signed
April 2017- Applied 457 visa application.
April 2017- Applied ANMAC Modified Skills Assessment
May 2017- 457 Visa granted and landed in AU.
July 2017- ANMAC Positive Letter of Determination(Suitable for Migration)
August 2017- Submitted Skills Select EOI- 70 points
Sept 6 2017-Received invitation to apply visa
Oct 10, 2017- Apply Skilled Independent Visa 189 with 2 dependents
Nov. 24, 2017- CO Contract- requested for payslips.
March 20, 2018- Visa Granted and Thank you Lord God.
Posts: 1,022Member
Joined: Feb 26, 2016
Timeline
01-Apr-16 - PTE-A Exam Result
08-Jul-16 - ACS Result + EOI submission (65 @ 189, 70 @ 190)
29-July-16 - Received invitation to apply for NSW SS
10-Aug-16 - ITA received
25-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 190 (all applicable documents uploaded)
20-Sep-16 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord...)
IED: March 2017
Posts: 23Member
Joined: Feb 27, 2016
@SHERNOF uy sabay tayo naglodge! waiting pa din kme huhu
254499 - Nurse (NEC)
Aug 2015 -IELTS
Feb - April2016 - IRON Program (Melbourne)
May 6, 2016 - Registered Nurse Div1
May 21, 2016 - Submitted ANMAC
July 27, 2016 - Positive ANMAC result
Aug 2, 2016 - EOI
Aug 17, 2016 - Received ITA and Lodged Visa 189 (excited e)
Aug 23, 2016 - CO Contact (IELTS of husband expired, asking for english proof; CEMI uploaded same day)
Sept 9, 2016 - CO Contact (CEMI was not accepted, undergrad kasi si hubby but i read sa iba dito inaccept.)
Sept 16, 2016 - PTE Results of husband submitted
Oct 13, 2016 - received an email that "Processing of your application is ongoing and we will contact you should we require additional information or when we make a decision."