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Posts: 490Member
Joined: Aug 21, 2012
Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
Engineer
1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
11-11-2013 lodged visa application
11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
09-11-2014 Received job offer
09-29-2014 First day at work
11-15-2014 Bought our first car
Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there
Posts: 225Member
Joined: Dec 16, 2012
Jeremiah 29:11
"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."
Posts: 100Member
Joined: Jun 25, 2013
Sa north naman kami, Pascoe Vale. Malapit sa Melbourne airport.
Posts: 490Member
Joined: Aug 21, 2012
Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
Engineer
1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
11-11-2013 lodged visa application
11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
09-11-2014 Received job offer
09-29-2014 First day at work
11-15-2014 Bought our first car
Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there
Posts: 36Member
Joined: Jan 20, 2014
Posts: 10Member
Joined: Jul 13, 2013
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 316Member
Joined: Sep 19, 2012
10&13 Oct 2012 - IELTS
26 Oct 2012 - IELTS Results
17 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa 476
07 June 2013 - CO Allocated
22 Aug 2013 - Visa Grant for me and my girlfriend
07 April 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne!
14 March 2015 - IELTS in Melbourne
16 June 2015 - Submitted EA Skills Assessment (Electrical Engineer)
23 June 2015 - PTE-A in Melbourne
2 July 2015 - Received positive EA skills assessment
6 July 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
3 Aug 2015 - ITA
4 Aug 2015 - Lodged app for visa 189. Bridging visa released
19 Nov 2015 - Visa 189 granted for me and my GF
7 April 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
21 Jan 2019 - Immi response
29 March 2019 - Citizenship exam passed
Posts: 490Member
Joined: Aug 21, 2012
Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
Engineer
1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
11-11-2013 lodged visa application
11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
09-11-2014 Received job offer
09-29-2014 First day at work
11-15-2014 Bought our first car
Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there
Posts: 36Member
Joined: Jan 20, 2014
Posts: 490Member
Joined: Aug 21, 2012
Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
Engineer
1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
11-11-2013 lodged visa application
11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
09-11-2014 Received job offer
09-29-2014 First day at work
11-15-2014 Bought our first car
Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there
Posts: 86Member
Joined: Oct 23, 2011
Nominated Occupation: Electronics Engineer ANZSCO 233411
Apr-06 2013: IELTS Results L:8 R:6 W:6 S:7
Jun-03 2013: Send Documents to Engineers Australia
Sep-11 2013: Received EA Results; POSITIVE
Oct-26 2013: IELTS (re-take) L: 7.0 R:7.5 W: 6.5 S: 7.0
Feb-15 2014: IELTS (re-take) L: 7.5 R:7.0 W: 7.5 S: 7.5
Mar-02 2014: Submit EOI (65 points)
Mar-24 2014: Invitation received
Mar-29 2014: Visa Skilled Independent189 Lodged
Mar-30 2014: Uploaded documents (except SG COC/NBI/Medical)
Mar-31 2014: Applied SG COC (21-April releasing)
Apr-21 2014: Uploaded SG COC
Apr-28 2014: Medical Uploaded SATA AMK
Apr-30 2014: CO allocated Team23 GSM Adelaide
May-06 2014: Dependents medical done (NHS Baguio City)
May-08 2014: NBI Clearance uploaded
May-11 2014: Form80 sent
May-13 2014: Visa Grant!!! Thank you Lord....
Aug-02 2014: Arrived in Melbourne
Aug-28 2014: Hired!!! Thank you once again Lord...
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 (Thank you Lord!!!)
Posts: 86Member
Joined: Oct 23, 2011
Nominated Occupation: Electronics Engineer ANZSCO 233411
Apr-06 2013: IELTS Results L:8 R:6 W:6 S:7
Jun-03 2013: Send Documents to Engineers Australia
Sep-11 2013: Received EA Results; POSITIVE
Oct-26 2013: IELTS (re-take) L: 7.0 R:7.5 W: 6.5 S: 7.0
Feb-15 2014: IELTS (re-take) L: 7.5 R:7.0 W: 7.5 S: 7.5
Mar-02 2014: Submit EOI (65 points)
Mar-24 2014: Invitation received
Mar-29 2014: Visa Skilled Independent189 Lodged
Mar-30 2014: Uploaded documents (except SG COC/NBI/Medical)
Mar-31 2014: Applied SG COC (21-April releasing)
Apr-21 2014: Uploaded SG COC
Apr-28 2014: Medical Uploaded SATA AMK
Apr-30 2014: CO allocated Team23 GSM Adelaide
May-06 2014: Dependents medical done (NHS Baguio City)
May-08 2014: NBI Clearance uploaded
May-11 2014: Form80 sent
May-13 2014: Visa Grant!!! Thank you Lord....
Aug-02 2014: Arrived in Melbourne
Aug-28 2014: Hired!!! Thank you once again Lord...
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 (Thank you Lord!!!)
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 10Member
Joined: Jul 13, 2013
Posts: 59Member
Joined: Jun 29, 2012
Posts: 101Member
Joined: Jun 06, 2014
Pa-accept po sa group, salamat!
Posts: 68Member
Joined: Jul 26, 2014
1 Today will be my day
2 I'm the best me there is
3 I know that I am a winner
4 I can do it, I know I can
5 God will always be with me
Be positive and believe in yourself
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 68Member
Joined: Jul 26, 2014
1 Today will be my day
2 I'm the best me there is
3 I know that I am a winner
4 I can do it, I know I can
5 God will always be with me
Be positive and believe in yourself
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 126Member
Joined: Feb 14, 2012
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 55Member
Joined: Aug 16, 2014
Posts: 184Member
Joined: Jun 10, 2013
Laverton kami.
Nominated Occupation : Production / Plant Engineer
17-Aug-13 IELTS BC L/R-7.5 S-6.5 W-6.0
05-Sept-13 EA received assessment documents
14-Dec-13 IELTS IDP L-6.5 R-8.0 S/W 7.0
06- Feb-14 EA confirmed positive skills assessment through email
15-Feb-14 IELTS IDP L-9.0 R-8.0 S-7.5 W-7.0 (Finally)
08-Mar-14 Submitted EOI
10- Mar-14 Received invitation to lodge visa 189
14- Mar- 14 Received EA assessment letter
31- Mar- 14 Lodge visa
05- Apr- 14 Uploaded documents
16- Apr- 14 Uploaded medicals
01- May- 14 CO allocated - GSM Adelaide Team 06
22-May- 14 Uploaded all requested documents (Form80 / Police Clearance)
04-June- 14 VISA GRANT!! Thank u Lord!
29-July - 14 Initial entry Melbourne
27 - Dec - 14 Big move
Proverbs 16:9 "The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps."
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 11Member
Joined: Jul 25, 2013
April,2013- Personal Interview by Employer
June 2013 - Job Offer
June 2013 - Signed Employment Contract
Chef (commercial cookery) 351311
July,2013 - Self reviewing for IELTS
July,2013 - Gathering documents for Vetassess
August,2013 - IELTS passed
September,2013 - Vettasess....BAGSAK!
September,2013 - Employer...umatras!
September,2013 - ako....depressed, gumuho ang mundo
November,2013 - apply sa TPRC, bahala na, sayang IELTS eh
Dec.2013 - May, 2014 - katakut takot na assessment ulit. PASSED
October, 2014 - AY LAB YU Melbourne!
Posts: 263Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2013
Electronics Engineer 233411
2013
Oct - Made long overdue decision!
21-Nov - IELTS Results (L-8.5/R-8.0/W-7.0/S-7.0)
Dec - CDR preparations / Holiday Mode
2014
16-Jan - EA skills assessment receipt date
24-Jun - Received EA assessment result from our mailbox
25-Jun - Submitted EOI
28-Jul - Received invitation to apply visa 189
30-Jul - NBI Fingerprinting @ Cantonment Police/Authentication @ PH Embassy SG
1-Aug - Lodged Visa 189 application (w/ wife and 2 kids)
14-Aug - All Medicals Cleared
22-Sep - Uploaded last doc (SG COC)
9-Oct - Assigned CO - Adelaide T4 (Sent requested SG PCC which I already uploaded last Sep22)
10- Oct - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord!