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Posts: 81Member
Joined: Mar 31, 2015
*BSMQ Settlement funds declaration form
*Bank statement (balance page/s) - Pwede. Ang sinubmit namin ay Statement of Financial Standing. Nirequest namin from DBS kasi mas mabilis, pero may bayad, parang $20 yata.
*Skills assessment (eto po ang assessment from Vetasess ntin tama po ba?) - yes, yung may positive outcome
*489 visa application form
*Commitment statement (pano ba tong item na to?) - gagawa ka ng essay on why you think QLD is perfect for you and state mo dun that you will be committed in living and working in Queensland for at least 2 years. Hindi ako sure if sa 489 kailangan mo pa ispecify na you will commit in living and working in QLD's regional or low-population growth metropolitan areas kasi para dun ang 489.
Statement of service (pwede ba ang statutory declaration na sinubmit natin sa Vetassess?) - hindi kami pinagsubmit ng ganito. Sorry, di kita matulungan. hehehe
Hope this helps!
Main Applicant: Husband - Architectural Draftsperson (312111)
06 Apr 2015 - Engaged Agent
--Gathered docs for VETASSESS--
27 Jun 2015 - IELTS 1st try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
06 Aug 2015 - Lodged VETASSESS Application
24 Oct 2015 - IELTS 2nd try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
30 Nov 2015 - Received positive assessment from VETASSESS
11 Dec 2015 - EOI Lodged for NT (60pts), not enough strong evidence of positive employment prospects
23 Feb 2016 - ACT opened, EOI Lodged for ACT (60pts), not enough strong evidence of positive employment prospects
19 Mar 2016 - IELTS 3rd try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
21 May 2016 - IELTS 4th try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
08 July 2016 - PTE-A (successful, proficient)
21 Sep 2016 - EOI Lodged for QLD (70pts)
22 Sep 2016 - Invited to lodge for QLD SS - Thank you Lord!
27 Sep 2016 - Uploaded all required documents for SS. Payment also made for SS processing.
07 Oct 2016 - Received QLD Nomination and ITA - Thank you po ulit Lord!
17 Oct 2016 - Lodged Visa 190 Application
18 Oct 2016 - Filed SGCoC Appeal for me and husband, received approval on 24 Oct 2016
19 Oct 2016 - Baby and husband's medical at SATA AMK. Cleared on 20 Oct and 24 Oct
21 Oct 2016 - Went to PH for NBI, CEMI and ToR
25 Oct 2016 - CTC all remaining supporting documents, uploaded. My medical at SATA AMK
26 Oct 2016 - SGCoC fingerprint and document collection, uploaded
29 Oct 2016 - Uploaded Form 1193
31 Oct 2016 - Uploaded mine and husband's Form 80. My Health Clearance granted. All necessary documents uploaded.
03 Nov 2016 - Direct Grant! LORD, THE BEST KA TALAGA! SALAMAT PO!!!
03 Jun 2017 - Initial entry (Perth)
18 Sep 2017 - Big Move! (Brisbane)
30 Oct 2017 - First day at work!
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: 56Member
Joined: May 23, 2017
Good luck!
Posts: 56Member
Joined: May 23, 2017
Posts: 56Member
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Posts: 81Member
Joined: Mar 31, 2015
Settlement Funds for Applicant
All information listed must be in the applicants name (single or jointly) or in the name of a secondary applicant to the nomination. Please use www.oanda.com or www.xe.com to convert currencies.
Basta make sure na in case hingan kayo ng CO ng proof, eh nakapangalan sa inyo yung dineclare niyo. Attach converted screenshots of all declared assets na din para sure. Ganon ginawa namin ng friend ko. Anything na dineclare namin, sinend din namin yung conversion sa XE.
Main Applicant: Husband - Architectural Draftsperson (312111)
06 Apr 2015 - Engaged Agent
--Gathered docs for VETASSESS--
27 Jun 2015 - IELTS 1st try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
06 Aug 2015 - Lodged VETASSESS Application
24 Oct 2015 - IELTS 2nd try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
30 Nov 2015 - Received positive assessment from VETASSESS
11 Dec 2015 - EOI Lodged for NT (60pts), not enough strong evidence of positive employment prospects
23 Feb 2016 - ACT opened, EOI Lodged for ACT (60pts), not enough strong evidence of positive employment prospects
19 Mar 2016 - IELTS 3rd try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
21 May 2016 - IELTS 4th try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
08 July 2016 - PTE-A (successful, proficient)
21 Sep 2016 - EOI Lodged for QLD (70pts)
22 Sep 2016 - Invited to lodge for QLD SS - Thank you Lord!
27 Sep 2016 - Uploaded all required documents for SS. Payment also made for SS processing.
07 Oct 2016 - Received QLD Nomination and ITA - Thank you po ulit Lord!
17 Oct 2016 - Lodged Visa 190 Application
18 Oct 2016 - Filed SGCoC Appeal for me and husband, received approval on 24 Oct 2016
19 Oct 2016 - Baby and husband's medical at SATA AMK. Cleared on 20 Oct and 24 Oct
21 Oct 2016 - Went to PH for NBI, CEMI and ToR
25 Oct 2016 - CTC all remaining supporting documents, uploaded. My medical at SATA AMK
26 Oct 2016 - SGCoC fingerprint and document collection, uploaded
29 Oct 2016 - Uploaded Form 1193
31 Oct 2016 - Uploaded mine and husband's Form 80. My Health Clearance granted. All necessary documents uploaded.
03 Nov 2016 - Direct Grant! LORD, THE BEST KA TALAGA! SALAMAT PO!!!
03 Jun 2017 - Initial entry (Perth)
18 Sep 2017 - Big Move! (Brisbane)
30 Oct 2017 - First day at work!
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: 17Member
Joined: Jun 02, 2017
Joined: May 18, 2017
Posts: 81Member
Joined: Mar 31, 2015
Main Applicant: Husband - Architectural Draftsperson (312111)
06 Apr 2015 - Engaged Agent
--Gathered docs for VETASSESS--
27 Jun 2015 - IELTS 1st try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
06 Aug 2015 - Lodged VETASSESS Application
24 Oct 2015 - IELTS 2nd try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
30 Nov 2015 - Received positive assessment from VETASSESS
11 Dec 2015 - EOI Lodged for NT (60pts), not enough strong evidence of positive employment prospects
23 Feb 2016 - ACT opened, EOI Lodged for ACT (60pts), not enough strong evidence of positive employment prospects
19 Mar 2016 - IELTS 3rd try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
21 May 2016 - IELTS 4th try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
08 July 2016 - PTE-A (successful, proficient)
21 Sep 2016 - EOI Lodged for QLD (70pts)
22 Sep 2016 - Invited to lodge for QLD SS - Thank you Lord!
27 Sep 2016 - Uploaded all required documents for SS. Payment also made for SS processing.
07 Oct 2016 - Received QLD Nomination and ITA - Thank you po ulit Lord!
17 Oct 2016 - Lodged Visa 190 Application
18 Oct 2016 - Filed SGCoC Appeal for me and husband, received approval on 24 Oct 2016
19 Oct 2016 - Baby and husband's medical at SATA AMK. Cleared on 20 Oct and 24 Oct
21 Oct 2016 - Went to PH for NBI, CEMI and ToR
25 Oct 2016 - CTC all remaining supporting documents, uploaded. My medical at SATA AMK
26 Oct 2016 - SGCoC fingerprint and document collection, uploaded
29 Oct 2016 - Uploaded Form 1193
31 Oct 2016 - Uploaded mine and husband's Form 80. My Health Clearance granted. All necessary documents uploaded.
03 Nov 2016 - Direct Grant! LORD, THE BEST KA TALAGA! SALAMAT PO!!!
03 Jun 2017 - Initial entry (Perth)
18 Sep 2017 - Big Move! (Brisbane)
30 Oct 2017 - First day at work!
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: 81Member
Joined: Mar 31, 2015
Hindi ko alam ang possibility kung mag-open pa for 190, kaya kami noon nung nag-aapply, everyday kami nakabantay sa anzscosearch para makita namin kaagad. Pero tama ka, usually July of the current year to July of the next year na kadalasan ang update ng list. Kaya antay and tiyaga lang talaga and dasal ng maige.
Main Applicant: Husband - Architectural Draftsperson (312111)
06 Apr 2015 - Engaged Agent
--Gathered docs for VETASSESS--
27 Jun 2015 - IELTS 1st try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
06 Aug 2015 - Lodged VETASSESS Application
24 Oct 2015 - IELTS 2nd try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
30 Nov 2015 - Received positive assessment from VETASSESS
11 Dec 2015 - EOI Lodged for NT (60pts), not enough strong evidence of positive employment prospects
23 Feb 2016 - ACT opened, EOI Lodged for ACT (60pts), not enough strong evidence of positive employment prospects
19 Mar 2016 - IELTS 3rd try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
21 May 2016 - IELTS 4th try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
08 July 2016 - PTE-A (successful, proficient)
21 Sep 2016 - EOI Lodged for QLD (70pts)
22 Sep 2016 - Invited to lodge for QLD SS - Thank you Lord!
27 Sep 2016 - Uploaded all required documents for SS. Payment also made for SS processing.
07 Oct 2016 - Received QLD Nomination and ITA - Thank you po ulit Lord!
17 Oct 2016 - Lodged Visa 190 Application
18 Oct 2016 - Filed SGCoC Appeal for me and husband, received approval on 24 Oct 2016
19 Oct 2016 - Baby and husband's medical at SATA AMK. Cleared on 20 Oct and 24 Oct
21 Oct 2016 - Went to PH for NBI, CEMI and ToR
25 Oct 2016 - CTC all remaining supporting documents, uploaded. My medical at SATA AMK
26 Oct 2016 - SGCoC fingerprint and document collection, uploaded
29 Oct 2016 - Uploaded Form 1193
31 Oct 2016 - Uploaded mine and husband's Form 80. My Health Clearance granted. All necessary documents uploaded.
03 Nov 2016 - Direct Grant! LORD, THE BEST KA TALAGA! SALAMAT PO!!!
03 Jun 2017 - Initial entry (Perth)
18 Sep 2017 - Big Move! (Brisbane)
30 Oct 2017 - First day at work!
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: 17Member
Joined: Jun 02, 2017
Joined: May 18, 2017
Posts: 81Member
Joined: Mar 31, 2015
Main Applicant: Husband - Architectural Draftsperson (312111)
06 Apr 2015 - Engaged Agent
--Gathered docs for VETASSESS--
27 Jun 2015 - IELTS 1st try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
06 Aug 2015 - Lodged VETASSESS Application
24 Oct 2015 - IELTS 2nd try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
30 Nov 2015 - Received positive assessment from VETASSESS
11 Dec 2015 - EOI Lodged for NT (60pts), not enough strong evidence of positive employment prospects
23 Feb 2016 - ACT opened, EOI Lodged for ACT (60pts), not enough strong evidence of positive employment prospects
19 Mar 2016 - IELTS 3rd try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
21 May 2016 - IELTS 4th try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
08 July 2016 - PTE-A (successful, proficient)
21 Sep 2016 - EOI Lodged for QLD (70pts)
22 Sep 2016 - Invited to lodge for QLD SS - Thank you Lord!
27 Sep 2016 - Uploaded all required documents for SS. Payment also made for SS processing.
07 Oct 2016 - Received QLD Nomination and ITA - Thank you po ulit Lord!
17 Oct 2016 - Lodged Visa 190 Application
18 Oct 2016 - Filed SGCoC Appeal for me and husband, received approval on 24 Oct 2016
19 Oct 2016 - Baby and husband's medical at SATA AMK. Cleared on 20 Oct and 24 Oct
21 Oct 2016 - Went to PH for NBI, CEMI and ToR
25 Oct 2016 - CTC all remaining supporting documents, uploaded. My medical at SATA AMK
26 Oct 2016 - SGCoC fingerprint and document collection, uploaded
29 Oct 2016 - Uploaded Form 1193
31 Oct 2016 - Uploaded mine and husband's Form 80. My Health Clearance granted. All necessary documents uploaded.
03 Nov 2016 - Direct Grant! LORD, THE BEST KA TALAGA! SALAMAT PO!!!
03 Jun 2017 - Initial entry (Perth)
18 Sep 2017 - Big Move! (Brisbane)
30 Oct 2017 - First day at work!
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: 81Member
Joined: Mar 31, 2015
Main Applicant: Husband - Architectural Draftsperson (312111)
06 Apr 2015 - Engaged Agent
--Gathered docs for VETASSESS--
27 Jun 2015 - IELTS 1st try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
06 Aug 2015 - Lodged VETASSESS Application
24 Oct 2015 - IELTS 2nd try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
30 Nov 2015 - Received positive assessment from VETASSESS
11 Dec 2015 - EOI Lodged for NT (60pts), not enough strong evidence of positive employment prospects
23 Feb 2016 - ACT opened, EOI Lodged for ACT (60pts), not enough strong evidence of positive employment prospects
19 Mar 2016 - IELTS 3rd try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
21 May 2016 - IELTS 4th try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
08 July 2016 - PTE-A (successful, proficient)
21 Sep 2016 - EOI Lodged for QLD (70pts)
22 Sep 2016 - Invited to lodge for QLD SS - Thank you Lord!
27 Sep 2016 - Uploaded all required documents for SS. Payment also made for SS processing.
07 Oct 2016 - Received QLD Nomination and ITA - Thank you po ulit Lord!
17 Oct 2016 - Lodged Visa 190 Application
18 Oct 2016 - Filed SGCoC Appeal for me and husband, received approval on 24 Oct 2016
19 Oct 2016 - Baby and husband's medical at SATA AMK. Cleared on 20 Oct and 24 Oct
21 Oct 2016 - Went to PH for NBI, CEMI and ToR
25 Oct 2016 - CTC all remaining supporting documents, uploaded. My medical at SATA AMK
26 Oct 2016 - SGCoC fingerprint and document collection, uploaded
29 Oct 2016 - Uploaded Form 1193
31 Oct 2016 - Uploaded mine and husband's Form 80. My Health Clearance granted. All necessary documents uploaded.
03 Nov 2016 - Direct Grant! LORD, THE BEST KA TALAGA! SALAMAT PO!!!
03 Jun 2017 - Initial entry (Perth)
18 Sep 2017 - Big Move! (Brisbane)
30 Oct 2017 - First day at work!
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: 56Member
Joined: May 23, 2017
BSMQ Settlement funds declaration form
489 visa application form
Thanks.
Posts: 81Member
Joined: Mar 31, 2015
Main Applicant: Husband - Architectural Draftsperson (312111)
06 Apr 2015 - Engaged Agent
--Gathered docs for VETASSESS--
27 Jun 2015 - IELTS 1st try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
06 Aug 2015 - Lodged VETASSESS Application
24 Oct 2015 - IELTS 2nd try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
30 Nov 2015 - Received positive assessment from VETASSESS
11 Dec 2015 - EOI Lodged for NT (60pts), not enough strong evidence of positive employment prospects
23 Feb 2016 - ACT opened, EOI Lodged for ACT (60pts), not enough strong evidence of positive employment prospects
19 Mar 2016 - IELTS 3rd try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
21 May 2016 - IELTS 4th try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
08 July 2016 - PTE-A (successful, proficient)
21 Sep 2016 - EOI Lodged for QLD (70pts)
22 Sep 2016 - Invited to lodge for QLD SS - Thank you Lord!
27 Sep 2016 - Uploaded all required documents for SS. Payment also made for SS processing.
07 Oct 2016 - Received QLD Nomination and ITA - Thank you po ulit Lord!
17 Oct 2016 - Lodged Visa 190 Application
18 Oct 2016 - Filed SGCoC Appeal for me and husband, received approval on 24 Oct 2016
19 Oct 2016 - Baby and husband's medical at SATA AMK. Cleared on 20 Oct and 24 Oct
21 Oct 2016 - Went to PH for NBI, CEMI and ToR
25 Oct 2016 - CTC all remaining supporting documents, uploaded. My medical at SATA AMK
26 Oct 2016 - SGCoC fingerprint and document collection, uploaded
29 Oct 2016 - Uploaded Form 1193
31 Oct 2016 - Uploaded mine and husband's Form 80. My Health Clearance granted. All necessary documents uploaded.
03 Nov 2016 - Direct Grant! LORD, THE BEST KA TALAGA! SALAMAT PO!!!
03 Jun 2017 - Initial entry (Perth)
18 Sep 2017 - Big Move! (Brisbane)
30 Oct 2017 - First day at work!
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: 56Member
Joined: May 23, 2017
Posts: 81Member
Joined: Mar 31, 2015
Yung contributions, hindi ako sure if pwede siyang isama, may nakasulat yatang classifications ng mga pwede mong ideclare, check mo nalang if magfall dun ang contributions. Hindi ako nagdeclare ng contributions, cash, stocks and personal effects lang ang naideclare ko nung nag-apply kami.
Main Applicant: Husband - Architectural Draftsperson (312111)
06 Apr 2015 - Engaged Agent
--Gathered docs for VETASSESS--
27 Jun 2015 - IELTS 1st try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
06 Aug 2015 - Lodged VETASSESS Application
24 Oct 2015 - IELTS 2nd try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
30 Nov 2015 - Received positive assessment from VETASSESS
11 Dec 2015 - EOI Lodged for NT (60pts), not enough strong evidence of positive employment prospects
23 Feb 2016 - ACT opened, EOI Lodged for ACT (60pts), not enough strong evidence of positive employment prospects
19 Mar 2016 - IELTS 3rd try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
21 May 2016 - IELTS 4th try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
08 July 2016 - PTE-A (successful, proficient)
21 Sep 2016 - EOI Lodged for QLD (70pts)
22 Sep 2016 - Invited to lodge for QLD SS - Thank you Lord!
27 Sep 2016 - Uploaded all required documents for SS. Payment also made for SS processing.
07 Oct 2016 - Received QLD Nomination and ITA - Thank you po ulit Lord!
17 Oct 2016 - Lodged Visa 190 Application
18 Oct 2016 - Filed SGCoC Appeal for me and husband, received approval on 24 Oct 2016
19 Oct 2016 - Baby and husband's medical at SATA AMK. Cleared on 20 Oct and 24 Oct
21 Oct 2016 - Went to PH for NBI, CEMI and ToR
25 Oct 2016 - CTC all remaining supporting documents, uploaded. My medical at SATA AMK
26 Oct 2016 - SGCoC fingerprint and document collection, uploaded
29 Oct 2016 - Uploaded Form 1193
31 Oct 2016 - Uploaded mine and husband's Form 80. My Health Clearance granted. All necessary documents uploaded.
03 Nov 2016 - Direct Grant! LORD, THE BEST KA TALAGA! SALAMAT PO!!!
03 Jun 2017 - Initial entry (Perth)
18 Sep 2017 - Big Move! (Brisbane)
30 Oct 2017 - First day at work!
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: 56Member
Joined: May 23, 2017
Posts: 81Member
Joined: Mar 31, 2015
Main Applicant: Husband - Architectural Draftsperson (312111)
06 Apr 2015 - Engaged Agent
--Gathered docs for VETASSESS--
27 Jun 2015 - IELTS 1st try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
06 Aug 2015 - Lodged VETASSESS Application
24 Oct 2015 - IELTS 2nd try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
30 Nov 2015 - Received positive assessment from VETASSESS
11 Dec 2015 - EOI Lodged for NT (60pts), not enough strong evidence of positive employment prospects
23 Feb 2016 - ACT opened, EOI Lodged for ACT (60pts), not enough strong evidence of positive employment prospects
19 Mar 2016 - IELTS 3rd try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
21 May 2016 - IELTS 4th try (unsuccessful, speaking 6.5)
08 July 2016 - PTE-A (successful, proficient)
21 Sep 2016 - EOI Lodged for QLD (70pts)
22 Sep 2016 - Invited to lodge for QLD SS - Thank you Lord!
27 Sep 2016 - Uploaded all required documents for SS. Payment also made for SS processing.
07 Oct 2016 - Received QLD Nomination and ITA - Thank you po ulit Lord!
17 Oct 2016 - Lodged Visa 190 Application
18 Oct 2016 - Filed SGCoC Appeal for me and husband, received approval on 24 Oct 2016
19 Oct 2016 - Baby and husband's medical at SATA AMK. Cleared on 20 Oct and 24 Oct
21 Oct 2016 - Went to PH for NBI, CEMI and ToR
25 Oct 2016 - CTC all remaining supporting documents, uploaded. My medical at SATA AMK
26 Oct 2016 - SGCoC fingerprint and document collection, uploaded
29 Oct 2016 - Uploaded Form 1193
31 Oct 2016 - Uploaded mine and husband's Form 80. My Health Clearance granted. All necessary documents uploaded.
03 Nov 2016 - Direct Grant! LORD, THE BEST KA TALAGA! SALAMAT PO!!!
03 Jun 2017 - Initial entry (Perth)
18 Sep 2017 - Big Move! (Brisbane)
30 Oct 2017 - First day at work!
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."
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may tanong po sana ako. any idea across all territories magkano po ang salary range ng architectural technician. may website po san nakikita ito? please help po .
Salamat sa mga sasagot.
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