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Joined: Jun 24, 2014
> Type your comment> @kisses1417 said:
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> Hello, we are going to apply for 887 this November. Parang kailan lang, waiting kami sa 489 tapos ngayon eto na application na for 887. God is good all the time. Question ko lang po,
> 1.) gaano kabilis marereceive yung bridging visa after maglodge ng application?
> 2.) pwede ba ako umuwi ng Pilipinas ng walang magiging problema? Anong visa ipapakita ko pagbalik, yung 489 ba or yung bridging?
> 3.) nagmedical pa ba kayo nung nag 887 lodging or hintay na lang kung irerequest nila? Dati kasi sa 489, di pa hinihingi, nag medicals na kami by generating hap id para direct grant agad. I just wanna know your thoughts po on this.
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> * Bridging visa will be issued immediately upon lodging an application. Effectivity of the visa will take effect once your 489 visa will expire while still waiting for 887 approval.
> * Pwede ka umuwi while your 489 visa is still valid while waiting for 887 approval. If nag expire na ang 489 while waiting, your Bridging Visa A will take effect. Kung kailangan mo umuwi, you need to apply for Bridging Visa B dahil walang travel facility ang BVA.
> * No Medicals needed unless irequest ng CO.
-papano naman yung police clearance dito sa AU. Pede na ba yung police check online?
2014 +skill assessmen, EILTS; 2015 (break)
2016 PTE take 3 competent; applied for NSW SS (sept2016, until sept2017, no invites)
Aug4'17 applied visa489 SA SS
Aug24'17 ITA received (fill up Form 80, 1221, partially completed docs)
Aug30'17 (SATA AMK medical, same day result "no action required"
Sep4'17 SG COC
Sep8'17 husband medical (sep 13 result)
Sep11'17 VISA LODGED
Sep15'17 NBI ph
Sep21'17 daughter medical (St. Lukes Ermita)
Oct10'17 DIRECT GRANT!
TY LORD
Posts: 202Member
Joined: Oct 27, 2016
@arishiel salamat sa reply. future info ko lang naman.
ANZSCO 312311 | Electrical Engineering Draftsperson |
29.04.2017 |IELTS GT |LRSWO|6.0/7.0/6.5/6.0|6.5
05.04.2018 | PTE-A |LRSWO|62/75/64/68|68
15.04.2018 | Lodged EA Assessment
31.05.2018 | EA: POSITIVE
06.07.2018 | Submitted 489 EOI 55+10=65 pts SA
30.07.2018 | Lodged SA State Nomination Application
26.10.2018 | ITA Received - 489 (SA)
06.12.2018 | Lodged Visa 489 application (SA)
04.06.2019 | Direct Grant
16.08.2019 | 1st Entry in SA from SG (4 days then returned to work in Singapore)
2020-2021 | Oz border closure/travel restrictions
31.12.2021 | Arrived in VIC from the USA
09.01.2022 | Moved to SA from VIC
18.02.2022 | Visa489 validity extended by Oz Gov't (due to border closure)
16.03.2022 | Started work as a hotel housekeeping cleaner
03.05.2022 | Started work in my nominated occupation
07.02.2024 | Submitted Application for Visa 887
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> @arishiel salamat sa reply. future info ko lang naman.
-at least magback read na lang sa forum if needed. Kailangan ko din tong info sa dec.
2014 +skill assessmen, EILTS; 2015 (break)
2016 PTE take 3 competent; applied for NSW SS (sept2016, until sept2017, no invites)
Aug4'17 applied visa489 SA SS
Aug24'17 ITA received (fill up Form 80, 1221, partially completed docs)
Aug30'17 (SATA AMK medical, same day result "no action required"
Sep4'17 SG COC
Sep8'17 husband medical (sep 13 result)
Sep11'17 VISA LODGED
Sep15'17 NBI ph
Sep21'17 daughter medical (St. Lukes Ermita)
Oct10'17 DIRECT GRANT!
TY LORD
Posts: 271Member
Joined: Jan 19, 2015
@fgs said:
Thank yoou so much sa reply @fgs - mas maganda mag lodge muna kmi then uwi of ever. hirap kasi hanap work dito sa Darwin sa hubby ko kaya baka aral muna sya.
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Nov 2019 - Lodge 887
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Following this thread. Very informative! Salamat sa lahat ng info you shared mga kabayans. We had lodge out 489 Visa application last 7Aug and just had our medical last week dito sa Dubai. Hopefully magrant before the end of the year.
313112 | ICT Customer Support Officer
01/09/2018 : PTE
02/09/2018 : Received PTE results | Proficient Plus
15/11/2018 : Submitted documents for TRA assessment
14/02/2019 : Received TRA positive assessment result
07/03/2019 : Submitted EOI
21/03/2019 : Submitted South Australia state nomination application (489)
29/06/2019 : ITA received | South Australia Visa 489
07/08/2019 : Visa lodge
15/11/2019 : Visa grant
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> Type your comment> @fgs said:
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> @archbunki
> 1. Dapat onshore ang applicant for 887 visa
> 2. BVA is valid until your 887 visa is decided
> 3. Im not sure kung dapat onshore..you can check sa DHA website.
> 4. Approval dapat onshore din..if not papabalikin kayo then aaprubahan
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> Thank yoou so much sa reply @fgs - mas maganda mag lodge muna kmi then uwi of ever. hirap kasi hanap work dito sa Darwin sa hubby ko kaya baka aral muna sya.
Malaki ba yung expenses jan sa darwin? Dito sa lugar namin, ok naman (ako lang ang may full time work, then may friend pa kami kasama sa house na freeloader). Tiyaga tiyaga lang talaga to make ends meet. If ever nasa pinas man yung family mo.. syempre magpapadala kapa din sa kanila. Pero assess mo din baka nga talaga di kakayanin.
2014 +skill assessmen, EILTS; 2015 (break)
2016 PTE take 3 competent; applied for NSW SS (sept2016, until sept2017, no invites)
Aug4'17 applied visa489 SA SS
Aug24'17 ITA received (fill up Form 80, 1221, partially completed docs)
Aug30'17 (SATA AMK medical, same day result "no action required"
Sep4'17 SG COC
Sep8'17 husband medical (sep 13 result)
Sep11'17 VISA LODGED
Sep15'17 NBI ph
Sep21'17 daughter medical (St. Lukes Ermita)
Oct10'17 DIRECT GRANT!
TY LORD
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Joined: Aug 15, 2017
Question lang po sa mga nag 887 - has anyone here applied ng 887 na tumira outside their sponsored regional area? Like, lumipat sa ibang regional after 13 months of living sa sponsored state..
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@iamvee said:
Dont know someone with this case pero technically wala naman problema kasi di naman nakaspecify sa visa mo na sa regional area in sponsoring state ka lang pwede tumira. Make sure lang na talagan regional area sa ibang state ka pumunta..i read someone na narefuse ang 887 app nya kasi nakatira sya sa boundary at nasa non regional area sya kahit metera away lang yong regional area boundary
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> Type your comment> @iamvee said:
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> Question lang po sa mga nag 887 - has anyone here applied ng 887 na tumira outside their sponsored regional area? Like, lumipat sa ibang regional after 13 months of living sa sponsored state..
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> Dont know someone with this case pero technically wala naman problema kasi di naman nakaspecify sa visa mo na sa regional area in sponsoring state ka lang pwede tumira. Make sure lang na talagan regional area sa ibang state ka pumunta..i read someone na narefuse ang 887 app nya kasi nakatira sya sa boundary at nasa non regional area sya kahit metera away lang yong regional area boundary
-so kailangan talaga within the postal code provided by homeaffairs.
2014 +skill assessmen, EILTS; 2015 (break)
2016 PTE take 3 competent; applied for NSW SS (sept2016, until sept2017, no invites)
Aug4'17 applied visa489 SA SS
Aug24'17 ITA received (fill up Form 80, 1221, partially completed docs)
Aug30'17 (SATA AMK medical, same day result "no action required"
Sep4'17 SG COC
Sep8'17 husband medical (sep 13 result)
Sep11'17 VISA LODGED
Sep15'17 NBI ph
Sep21'17 daughter medical (St. Lukes Ermita)
Oct10'17 DIRECT GRANT!
TY LORD
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
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@arishiel ...yes dapat nasa specied regional area. Though wala nga sa visa condition, tama si @batman kasi pwede gamitin ng state na reason and inform immi na di ka nagcomply sa ginawa mong declaration(we never know)..same naman lahat ng state pero yon nga better to comply rather than having a problem later..mabilis lang 2 years
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> @arishiel ...yes dapat nasa specied regional area. Though wala nga sa visa condition, tama si @batman kasi pwede gamitin ng state na reason and inform immi na di ka nagcomply sa ginawa mong declaration(we never know)..same naman lahat ng state pero yon nga better to comply rather than having a problem later..mabilis lang 2 years
-hi @fgs that's not a question po. Add ko lang magkaiba ang "designated" sa "specified" regional area. Kasi ang visa 489, may extended pathway, regional sponsored, family sponsored etc. May diff po ang visa contion nila.
Visa condition
8549-live, work & study in designated area
8539-live, work & study in specified area
Anyone can be an anonymous caller to IMMI para magsumbong, hindi lang yung state na nagsponsor sayo. Kaya kung comply naman sa visa condition, at may job offer sa ibang area, wala naman prob.
2014 +skill assessmen, EILTS; 2015 (break)
2016 PTE take 3 competent; applied for NSW SS (sept2016, until sept2017, no invites)
Aug4'17 applied visa489 SA SS
Aug24'17 ITA received (fill up Form 80, 1221, partially completed docs)
Aug30'17 (SATA AMK medical, same day result "no action required"
Sep4'17 SG COC
Sep8'17 husband medical (sep 13 result)
Sep11'17 VISA LODGED
Sep15'17 NBI ph
Sep21'17 daughter medical (St. Lukes Ermita)
Oct10'17 DIRECT GRANT!
TY LORD
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Joined: Nov 12, 2013
@arishiel said:
Designated area for family sponsored 489 visa..regional area for state sponsored visa
Posts: 271Member
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okey naman kaya naman mag sustain; kaya lang gusto din ng hubby mag aral and di pa namen afford bayad sa childcare kasi wala pa tayu subsidy sa govt.
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Nov 2019 - Lodge 887
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Tanong ko lang po, since ako ang primary applicant dati tapos ngayon si husband na ang primary applicant, dati we submitted just his Cert of English as Medium of Instruction (CEMI) sa college. Ako naman i took ielts. Pero expired na ngayon. Iattach na lang po ba namin yun uli kahit expired na IELTS ko?
Also, for the Police Clearance ( AFP), online lang po ito diba? Kagpag nag lodge na kami dapat naka attach na din po ba ito agad? Kuha po ba uli kami NBI or pwede na yung NBI na dati namin ginamit?
Since may validity itong mga AFP at NBI, at wala pa result yung application, naabutan ng expiry, do we have to get another one po then attach again hanggang wala result? Pasensya na po sa mga tanong ko kung naitanong na dati
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2014 -- start of Au dream
06.07.14 -- IELTS LRWS 7.5/7.5/7.0/7.0
07.18.14 -- positive skills assessment
08.01.14 -- waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.16 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
07.18.17 -- expired skills assessment
08.2017 -- learned high points via SA 489
11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
11.30.17 -- EOI lodge SA 489 80 pts
12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
01.04.18 -- Visa Lodge SA 489
01.19.18 -- Medicals
04.10.18 -- Visa Grant (DG) Praise God!!!
PTE Writing Tips
For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.
Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.
Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.
4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.
If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.
If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.
Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.
For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence
Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.
Essay synonyms
Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about
Finally.. Concluded, In Summary
Democracy- representative govt; elective govt; republic; commonwealth
Vote- suffrage, ballot, poll, elect officials, select leaders, appoint, designate
Leaders- officials, officer, commander, chief, head, principal of nations, pioneer, front runner
Nature- mother earth, environment, wildlife, universe, cosmos, countryside, natural resources, natural world
Environment- habitat, territory, domain, surroundings
Teachers- educator, tutor, coach,guide, mentor, guru, professor, trainer, lecturer
Computer- PC, laptop, netbook,desktop, terminal, mainframe
Robot- automated individual, android, automaton, golem, bot, droid,
Invention- creation, innovation, development, design
Creative ability- inventive mind, originality, imagination, inspiration
Airplane- plane, airliner, jet, plane
Drugs- medicine, medication, remedy, cure, antidote
Issue- matter, affairs, problem, difficulty, obstacle, predicament
Information- details, particulars, facts, data, computing /computer
Revolution- insurgence, transformation, innovation, revolt, uprising, restructuring
Packaging- case, wrap
Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area
Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage
Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor
Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays
Technology- invention, engineering, applied science, method, technical knowledge, undustrial science, mechanization
Xenophobic- anti nationalist
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Thank you @chococrinkle. Really appreciate your reply. Ok I might do that and get CEMI when we get home. Aside from CEMI, and taking the ielts again, ano na nga iba pa pwede isubmit na docs just incase?
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2014 -- start of Au dream
06.07.14 -- IELTS LRWS 7.5/7.5/7.0/7.0
07.18.14 -- positive skills assessment
08.01.14 -- waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.16 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
07.18.17 -- expired skills assessment
08.2017 -- learned high points via SA 489
11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
11.30.17 -- EOI lodge SA 489 80 pts
12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
01.04.18 -- Visa Lodge SA 489
01.19.18 -- Medicals
04.10.18 -- Visa Grant (DG) Praise God!!!
PTE Writing Tips
For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.
Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.
Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.
4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.
If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.
If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.
Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.
For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence
Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.
Essay synonyms
Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about
Finally.. Concluded, In Summary
Democracy- representative govt; elective govt; republic; commonwealth
Vote- suffrage, ballot, poll, elect officials, select leaders, appoint, designate
Leaders- officials, officer, commander, chief, head, principal of nations, pioneer, front runner
Nature- mother earth, environment, wildlife, universe, cosmos, countryside, natural resources, natural world
Environment- habitat, territory, domain, surroundings
Teachers- educator, tutor, coach,guide, mentor, guru, professor, trainer, lecturer
Computer- PC, laptop, netbook,desktop, terminal, mainframe
Robot- automated individual, android, automaton, golem, bot, droid,
Invention- creation, innovation, development, design
Creative ability- inventive mind, originality, imagination, inspiration
Airplane- plane, airliner, jet, plane
Drugs- medicine, medication, remedy, cure, antidote
Issue- matter, affairs, problem, difficulty, obstacle, predicament
Information- details, particulars, facts, data, computing /computer
Revolution- insurgence, transformation, innovation, revolt, uprising, restructuring
Packaging- case, wrap
Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area
Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage
Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor
Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays
Technology- invention, engineering, applied science, method, technical knowledge, undustrial science, mechanization
Xenophobic- anti nationalist
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@kisses1417 said:
no need to get a new CEMI, yong old lang inattach ko sa mga dependents ko noon at wala naman problema
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@fgs yung sa police clearance/nNbI need mag kumuha ulit per country na tinirhan ng at least one year?
Apr 26, 2013 ACS Result- Suitable
Feb 21,2013 Submitted ACS online assessment - Software Tester
May 9, 2016 PTE Exam Result L/R/S/W- 71/69/83/72 Passed Thank you Papa Jesus
Aug 18,2016 ACS Result- Suitable -Software Engineer
Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
Sept 15, 2017 SG COC Fingerprint and Collection
Sept 20, 2017 Visa Lodge
Nov 1, 2017 CO Contact (Requesting to Send PTE Score Report to DIBP which I already did before)
Mar 6, 2018 Visa Grant
Visa 887 Timeline
July 25, 2020 Visa Lodge
Oct 12, 2020 Visa Grant
Citizenship Timeline
July 4, 2022 Submitted Citizenship Application
Dec 21, 2022 Invitation for Exam(Need to reschedule the exam)
Feb 21, 2023 Citizenship Exam
April 3, 2023 Received Approval Letter
June 22, 2023 Citizenship Ceremony
*****Dream big, think positive and Pray to God*****
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@Hunter_08 said:
Yong pinuntahan mo lang ng 90 days or more since you were here in Au...i just submitted NBI though 10 days lang ako umuwi at nakakuha ako online thru Ms. Sobida para sure..I just uploaded the old PCC from other country i had lived before coming here
Joined: Nov 30, 2015
We received our Direct Grant yesterday.
All the best, guys!
(partner) 60 points
Lodged 489 provisional visa w/ de facto : Jan 2016
CO Allocated (GSM Brisbane): Feb 2016
PC/NBI Uploaded : Feb 2016
Grant: April 2016
Lodged 887 PR - July 2018
887 PR Granted - Direct Grant Sept 2019
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Joined: Jan 19, 2015
congrats bro!!! wohoo the line is moving
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Nov 2019 - Lodge 887
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@fgs said:
Thank you @fgs yan kasi yung dilemma ko kung need pa ba magpasa ulit ng PCC sa other countries. So I'll just submit my old PCC ang get another NBI clearance sa pinas. Thank you.
Apr 26, 2013 ACS Result- Suitable
Feb 21,2013 Submitted ACS online assessment - Software Tester
May 9, 2016 PTE Exam Result L/R/S/W- 71/69/83/72 Passed Thank you Papa Jesus
Aug 18,2016 ACS Result- Suitable -Software Engineer
Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
Sept 15, 2017 SG COC Fingerprint and Collection
Sept 20, 2017 Visa Lodge
Nov 1, 2017 CO Contact (Requesting to Send PTE Score Report to DIBP which I already did before)
Mar 6, 2018 Visa Grant
Visa 887 Timeline
July 25, 2020 Visa Lodge
Oct 12, 2020 Visa Grant
Citizenship Timeline
July 4, 2022 Submitted Citizenship Application
Dec 21, 2022 Invitation for Exam(Need to reschedule the exam)
Feb 21, 2023 Citizenship Exam
April 3, 2023 Received Approval Letter
June 22, 2023 Citizenship Ceremony
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2014 -- start of Au dream
06.07.14 -- IELTS LRWS 7.5/7.5/7.0/7.0
07.18.14 -- positive skills assessment
08.01.14 -- waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.16 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
07.18.17 -- expired skills assessment
08.2017 -- learned high points via SA 489
11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
11.30.17 -- EOI lodge SA 489 80 pts
12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
01.04.18 -- Visa Lodge SA 489
01.19.18 -- Medicals
04.10.18 -- Visa Grant (DG) Praise God!!!
PTE Writing Tips
For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.
Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.
Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.
4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.
If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.
If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.
Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.
For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence
Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.
Essay synonyms
Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about
Finally.. Concluded, In Summary
Democracy- representative govt; elective govt; republic; commonwealth
Vote- suffrage, ballot, poll, elect officials, select leaders, appoint, designate
Leaders- officials, officer, commander, chief, head, principal of nations, pioneer, front runner
Nature- mother earth, environment, wildlife, universe, cosmos, countryside, natural resources, natural world
Environment- habitat, territory, domain, surroundings
Teachers- educator, tutor, coach,guide, mentor, guru, professor, trainer, lecturer
Computer- PC, laptop, netbook,desktop, terminal, mainframe
Robot- automated individual, android, automaton, golem, bot, droid,
Invention- creation, innovation, development, design
Creative ability- inventive mind, originality, imagination, inspiration
Airplane- plane, airliner, jet, plane
Drugs- medicine, medication, remedy, cure, antidote
Issue- matter, affairs, problem, difficulty, obstacle, predicament
Information- details, particulars, facts, data, computing /computer
Revolution- insurgence, transformation, innovation, revolt, uprising, restructuring
Packaging- case, wrap
Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area
Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage
Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor
Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays
Technology- invention, engineering, applied science, method, technical knowledge, undustrial science, mechanization
Xenophobic- anti nationalist
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@chococrinkle said:
It doesnt matter...you can upload your old pte results
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@chococrinkle yung old IELTS ng defacto ko inupload ko. Hindi siya hiningan ng bago.
(partner) 60 points
Lodged 489 provisional visa w/ de facto : Jan 2016
CO Allocated (GSM Brisbane): Feb 2016
PC/NBI Uploaded : Feb 2016
Grant: April 2016
Lodged 887 PR - July 2018
887 PR Granted - Direct Grant Sept 2019
Joined: Aug 24, 2019
Hello mga kabayan! Clarify ko lang po regarding 489 visa. Pag po ba, lets say after 3 yrs nag apply for 887, then after a yr nag expire na ung 489, dun na papasok ung bridging visa while waiting 887. While holding bridging visa, pwde pa po un magwork? At kung may anak na nag aaral sa primary pwde pa rin po mag aral?
Meron kc ako nababasa na naka pause daw ung life nila while waiting 887. parang di sila makaproceed sa mga dapat nilang gawin. I dont know kung anung ibig sabihin nila.
Hope someone can clarify po. Thank you!
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Congrats @downunder15 on your visa grant. May i know how many months it took you to receive the grant?
I will upload my old ielts result too as its hard for me to get cemi from school. Hehe thanks also @fgs .
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Question po, Im about to apply for my 887 visa. Im holding 489 visa, family sponsored. Tanong ko lang po sana regarding dun sa application form, dun sa pangalawang page tinatanong kung tumira ako sa regional area, since family sponsored ako wala dun sa list or any option to specify na family sponsorsorship yung pinanggalingan kong visa.
Meron po bang naka experience sainyo same ng situation ko? Shall I just say YES dun sa option to proceed?
"To be eligible to be granted a General Skilled Migration visa, you must have already taken steps to meet certain requirements and obtain documentation before you lodge your application. If you do not meet the requirements below, you may not be able to be granted a visa.
Regional Australia
Have you lived for at least two years and worked full time for a total of one year in one or more.
specified regional area?
YES or NO"
this is the actual question po. Salamat po sainyo.