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Joined: Oct 05, 2011
June 2016 to September 2016
Direct Grant
December 2011 - Took IELTS (7.0W, 7.0R, 6.5L, 6.0S, OBS-6.0)
July 2013 - Submitted VETASSESS (ANZSCO 234111)
Nov 14, 2013 - Positive Outcome (VETASSESS)
Nov 17, 2013 - EOI Submitted
Nov 28, 2013 - SS Invitation from Qld
Dec 18, 2013 - Lodge 489 Visa
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Posts: 65Member
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December 2011 - Took IELTS (7.0W, 7.0R, 6.5L, 6.0S, OBS-6.0)
July 2013 - Submitted VETASSESS (ANZSCO 234111)
Nov 14, 2013 - Positive Outcome (VETASSESS)
Nov 17, 2013 - EOI Submitted
Nov 28, 2013 - SS Invitation from Qld
Dec 18, 2013 - Lodge 489 Visa
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Sep 09, 2014
Joined: Nov 30, 2015
(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: Nov 30, 2015
(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
Posts: 67Member
Joined: May 26, 2014
Sa mga new visa 489 holders na mag laland sa AU, take my advice kuha kayo ng private insurance as soon as possible since hindi tayo covered ng medicare. I learned it the hard way dahil nung nabuntis si Misis wala kaming insurance, may choice naman kami na umuwi si Misis at sa pilipinas manganak pero we decided na dito na lang ipanganak yung baby namin dahil nga malapit na kami mag apply ng visa 887 by the time na manganganak na siya at kung sa pinas siya manganganak e madedelay kami lalo dahil hindi naman kagad pwedeng i sakay ang baby sa plane. Anyway long story short malaki magagastos haha kung tutuusin pwede na idown sa bahay yung nagastos namin. Fast forward today 5 months na yung little one namin at eto pwede na kami kumuha ng medicare since nakapag submit na kami ng PR application. Goodluck satin.
My Visa 489 Timeline
1. Submit EOI - Feb 2014
2. Received Invitation - Feb 2015
3. Visa Grant - Apr 2015
4. Big Move - Jan 2016
My Visa 887 Timeline
1. Submit Application - Apr 2018
2. Contacted by CO Req Additional Docs - Apr 2019
3. Visa Grant - Oct 2019
My Citizenship Timeline
1. Submit Application - Mar 2021
2. Interview and Exam Appointment - May 2022
3. Citizenship Approval - Jun 2022
4. Citizenship Oathtaking - Waiting for Schedule
Joined: May 18, 2014
261314 (Software Tester)
27 May 2015 - Submitted requirements for ACS Skills Assessment
05 June 2015 - Received Result of Assessment - Positive (Thank You Lord!)
15 June 2015 - PTE Academic exam
16 June 2015 - Passed PTE Academic exam - Thank you Lord!
17 June 2015 - Applied for Victoria State Nomination
18 June 2015 - Application received by the Victorian Gov. Obtained Reference.
02 July 2015 - Application refused by the Victorian Government
07 July 2015 - Applied for South Australian Nomination under 489 visa scheme
20 July 2015 - State Sponsorship Approved/Received Invite to Apply for Visa (Thank You Lord!)
03 Aug 2015 - Lodged Visa Application
22 Sep 2015 - Requested to have Medicals done
29 Sep 2015 - Had Medicals done at NHSI
06 Oct 2015 - Medical results forwarded to DIBP
07 Oct 2015 - Medical results finalised. All cleared. Thank you Lord!
09 Oct 2015 - Visa Grant. Thank you Lord!!!!!!!!! and thank you to all who helped me with this application.
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Joined: May 26, 2014
My Visa 489 Timeline
1. Submit EOI - Feb 2014
2. Received Invitation - Feb 2015
3. Visa Grant - Apr 2015
4. Big Move - Jan 2016
My Visa 887 Timeline
1. Submit Application - Apr 2018
2. Contacted by CO Req Additional Docs - Apr 2019
3. Visa Grant - Oct 2019
My Citizenship Timeline
1. Submit Application - Mar 2021
2. Interview and Exam Appointment - May 2022
3. Citizenship Approval - Jun 2022
4. Citizenship Oathtaking - Waiting for Schedule
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Joined: Oct 24, 2016
Since we are not entitled for medicare, are you still paying the 2% levy tax? Can we opt not to pay this tax since we are not entitled by medicare? I just wanted to know how the process will be. Thank you and have a good weekend everyone!
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My Visa 489 Timeline
1. Submit EOI - Feb 2014
2. Received Invitation - Feb 2015
3. Visa Grant - Apr 2015
4. Big Move - Jan 2016
My Visa 887 Timeline
1. Submit Application - Apr 2018
2. Contacted by CO Req Additional Docs - Apr 2019
3. Visa Grant - Oct 2019
My Citizenship Timeline
1. Submit Application - Mar 2021
2. Interview and Exam Appointment - May 2022
3. Citizenship Approval - Jun 2022
4. Citizenship Oathtaking - Waiting for Schedule
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Joined: Sep 14, 2014
1. Saktong 2 yrs po kayo na staying in Au when you lodged?
2. Anu-ano pong docs ang sinubmit nyo for 887?
3. Are you able to share good news na regarding your application at this point?
4. Gaano pa po katagal ng validity ng 489 ninyo?
5. Hindi ba tlga puwede lumabas mg au while waiting fir tge visa yo be processed?
6. Need pa ng medicals ulit?
Salamat ng marami sa advice
07 April 2014 Vetassess submission
28 July 2014 Vetassess results: positive
9 Sept 2014 IELTS
01 Nov 2014 IELTS take 2
19 Nov 2014 EOI and SS submission
28 Nov 2014 SA sponsorship granted
20 Jan 2015 Lodged visa
12 Feb 2015 SG PCC appointment, upload other docs
18 Feb 2015 CO allocated, asked for other docs
05 Mar 2015 SG PCC release
10 Mar 2015. Medicals done
13 Mar 2015 Medicals uploaded (according to the clinics)
25 Mar 2015 NBI clearance released
31 Mar 2015 NBI uploaded to immi
2 July 2015 Visa grant. That in all things, God may be glorified!
Jan 2016 Initial Entry
July 2016 Big Move
Posts: 1,161Member
Joined: Nov 12, 2013
1. Saktong 2 yrs po kayo na staying in Au when you lodged?
I lodged mine 2 years plus 1 day( Feb 15 kami dumating, Feb 16 ako nagsubmit)
2. Anu-ano pong docs ang sinubmit nyo for 887?
-Proof of living for 2 years in a regional area(bills, rental contract, etc...anything na may name ka at address.)
-Proof of 1 year fulltime work
These are the 2 major req pero just check the list on DHA website
5. Hindi ba tlga puwede lumabas mg au while waiting fir tge visa yo be processed?
- When you lodged your application, a Bridging visa A is issued. There is no travel facility for this visa. If you need to travel, apply for Bridging visa B. The bridging visa will only take effect after your 489 visa has expired, so kung di pa naman expired you can travel out of Au using the 489 visa. Better inform or ask DHA kung may plan ka to go overseas para official ang advise
6. Need pa ng medicals ulit?
-No medicals needed. Makikita mo naman sayong immi account if needed.
@GlennM pakisagot na lang yong iba :-)
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Lubus-lubusin ko na po.. so kung may labas ng au c hubby (primary applicant) ng 4 weeks, iaatras lng nmin ng 4 weeks ang 887 application? Is there a residency calculator na pwede mag refer?
Nkalagay po sa DHA need ng character documents. Need po ba mag submit from the get go para mag request na kmi ng NBI? Or sasabihin nila kung kailangan?
Once nag lodge na po, pwede na mag apply ng medicare benefits? Medicare lng ba pwede at hindi child care rebate? Hehehe, wish ko lng pwede na rin child care rebate
Exciting ang nakaka anxious din kaya nag gagather na ng info as much as possible.
Salamat uli ng marami @fgs!
07 April 2014 Vetassess submission
28 July 2014 Vetassess results: positive
9 Sept 2014 IELTS
01 Nov 2014 IELTS take 2
19 Nov 2014 EOI and SS submission
28 Nov 2014 SA sponsorship granted
20 Jan 2015 Lodged visa
12 Feb 2015 SG PCC appointment, upload other docs
18 Feb 2015 CO allocated, asked for other docs
05 Mar 2015 SG PCC release
10 Mar 2015. Medicals done
13 Mar 2015 Medicals uploaded (according to the clinics)
25 Mar 2015 NBI clearance released
31 Mar 2015 NBI uploaded to immi
2 July 2015 Visa grant. That in all things, God may be glorified!
Jan 2016 Initial Entry
July 2016 Big Move
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Joined: Nov 12, 2013
After submitting your application, magiissue agad ng Bridging visa A na magiging active lang pagexpire ng 489 mo na di pa naaapprove ang 887. In case expired na 489 mo at active na BVA at gusto mo lumabas, magaapply ka ng BVB kasi walang travel facility ang BVA.
Don sa application acknowledgment, may statement don regarding benefits, though di sinasabi directly na entitled ka ng benefits ( kasi gumamit ng word na "might"), you can apply medicare and all the benefits a PR is entitled to, except don sa may mga waiting period like newstart allowance( pag looking ka ng work, at PR na ng 2 years)..Goodluck!
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Joined: Sep 14, 2014
Ganun na nga lang po, i atras ko na lng ng a few weeks yung application to take into consideration yung labas ni hubby and will submit nbi and other necessary outside pinas clearances. Sana nga maging eligible na rin for child care subsidy kasi magiging malaking tulong yun. May validity pa ang 489 namin for mga 11 mos from when we apply—sana lang wag abutin ng expiry bago ma grant ang 887. I-shout out ko na lang kay Lord
Salamat sa advise fgs, more power to you!
07 April 2014 Vetassess submission
28 July 2014 Vetassess results: positive
9 Sept 2014 IELTS
01 Nov 2014 IELTS take 2
19 Nov 2014 EOI and SS submission
28 Nov 2014 SA sponsorship granted
20 Jan 2015 Lodged visa
12 Feb 2015 SG PCC appointment, upload other docs
18 Feb 2015 CO allocated, asked for other docs
05 Mar 2015 SG PCC release
10 Mar 2015. Medicals done
13 Mar 2015 Medicals uploaded (according to the clinics)
25 Mar 2015 NBI clearance released
31 Mar 2015 NBI uploaded to immi
2 July 2015 Visa grant. That in all things, God may be glorified!
Jan 2016 Initial Entry
July 2016 Big Move
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Joined: Nov 19, 2017
1. Since we are state sponsored, we need to inform SA about our arrival. Ive read in their website that only primary applicants should do this, since mauna si hubby, how do we inform SA of his arrival?
2. What document can my husband present or keep para he could use as his proof in the future, that he is already in Au since his day of arrival (as it will take some time pa to enrol with bills and he will stay with his cousin’s house while looking for work). Can his airline ticket or boarding pass be used? Para maitago na namin.
3. For the proof of residence in SA, phone bill lang naisip ko and health insurance. Enough na ba yun? Or what else could he prepare?
I want to prepare na the possible documents needed earlier para we dont miss out anything when we apply later. Pls let me know if there are other things we need to take note. Thanks in advance.
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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1. Saktong 2 yrs po kayo na staying in Au when you lodged?
- 2 years and 3 months kasi inapply pa namin ng passport yung little one ko
2. Anu-ano pong docs ang sinubmit nyo for 887?
- IELTS
- Payslips
- Certificate of employments
- Proof na nag stay ako dito sa melbourne (Utility Bills, Rental Contracts)
- Valid ID's (Passport, Drivers License)
- Birth Certificates
- Police clearance (NBI, Australian Police Check)
- Form 80
3. Are you able to share good news na regarding your application at this point?
- Still waiting pa for result, status is Received pa din. Base on the website 9 to 11 months ang waiting period.
4. Gaano pa po katagal ng validity ng 489 ninyo?
- Hanggang April 2019 na lang, pero binigyan kami ng immigration ng bridging visa A para kahit ma expire na yung 489 e valid pa din kaming mag stay hanggang sa mag ka result na yung 887 application. Start date ng bridging visa A namin is day after ma expire yung 489.
5. Hindi ba tlga puwede lumabas mg au while waiting fir tge visa yo be processed?
- If na expire na yung 489 namin at nag take effect na yung bridging visa A then hindi kami pwede lumabas ng australia. If gusto namin lumabas e kaylangan mag apply ng bridging visa B.
6. Need pa ng medicals ulit?
- For my family hindi na kami hingan, pero may nabasa ako na ibang application na humingi ng medical so maybe case to case basis.
Ayan hopefully makatulong. Goodluck on your application.
My Visa 489 Timeline
1. Submit EOI - Feb 2014
2. Received Invitation - Feb 2015
3. Visa Grant - Apr 2015
4. Big Move - Jan 2016
My Visa 887 Timeline
1. Submit Application - Apr 2018
2. Contacted by CO Req Additional Docs - Apr 2019
3. Visa Grant - Oct 2019
My Citizenship Timeline
1. Submit Application - Mar 2021
2. Interview and Exam Appointment - May 2022
3. Citizenship Approval - Jun 2022
4. Citizenship Oathtaking - Waiting for Schedule
Posts: 67Member
Joined: May 26, 2014
2. What document can my husband present or keep para he could use as his proof in the future, that he is already in Au since his day of arrival (as it will take some time pa to enrol with bills and he will stay with his cousin’s house while looking for work). Can his airline ticket or boarding pass be used? Para maitago na namin.
- For me ang earliest proof is yung TFN letter ko since may address siya at nakapangalan sakin at yun kasi ang unang unang ginawa ko dito sa AU nung nag land ako mag apply ng TFN number. Sinama ko din yung letter na pinadala sakin nung bank na inopenan ko ng account.
3. For the proof of residence in SA, phone bill lang naisip ko and health insurance. Enough na ba yun? Or what else could he prepare?
- Anything na may address like bank statement, registration ng sasakyan, lisensya, payslips. In my case lahat kasi yang may address kaya ginamit ko sila.
My Visa 489 Timeline
1. Submit EOI - Feb 2014
2. Received Invitation - Feb 2015
3. Visa Grant - Apr 2015
4. Big Move - Jan 2016
My Visa 887 Timeline
1. Submit Application - Apr 2018
2. Contacted by CO Req Additional Docs - Apr 2019
3. Visa Grant - Oct 2019
My Citizenship Timeline
1. Submit Application - Mar 2021
2. Interview and Exam Appointment - May 2022
3. Citizenship Approval - Jun 2022
4. Citizenship Oathtaking - Waiting for Schedule