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*******GRANTS********
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | GSM Office | Date Granted | Target State/City | IED
1. @AA30 | 190-QLD | 22 July 2017 | Adelaide | 09 Oct 2017 | Brisbane | April/May 2018
2. @samjar22 | 189 | 29 June 2017 | Adelaide | 13 Oct 2017 | Sydney | June 2018
3. @MissM | 189 | 11 Sept 2017 | Adelaide | 16 Oct 2017 | Sydney | May/June 2018
4. @iamvee | 489-SA | 29 Aug 2017| Adelaide | 23 Oct 2017 | Perth | August 2018
5. @ethelmariz | 190 | 07 July 2017| Adelaide | 24 Oct 2017 | Adelaide | June 2018
6. @AIR | 489 | 16 September 2017 | Adelaide (CO Lina) | 24 Oct 2017 | Adelaide | June 2018
7. @jhun2384 | 190-NSW | 21 July 2017| Adelaide (CO Lina) | 26 Oct 2017 | Sydney | March 2018
8. @elained & @dharweentm | 189 | 13 June 2017 | Adelaide | 25 Oct 2017 | Sydney | Dec 28
9. @LEO | 189 | 20 Sept 2017 | Adelaide (CO Samantha) | 1 Nov 2017 | IED
10. @sushimarie | 190 | 02 Oct 2017 | Adelaide | 14 Nov 2017 | VIC | Sep2018
11. @lucid2010 | 189 | 05 Oct 2017 | Adelaide (CO Karen) | 21 Nov 2017 | Sydney | in OZ already
12. @toperthug | 189 | 05 Oct 2017 | Adelaide | 21 Nov 2017 | Melbourne | 04 Oct 2018
13. @akoaypinoy | 189 | 06 Oct 2017 | Adelaide | 23 Nov 2017 | Sydney | 11 Sept 2018
14. @lack14 | 189 | 02 Oct 2017 | Adelaide | 23 Nov 2017 | Melbourne or Brisbane| 03 Oct 2018
15. @mamakai | 189 | 06 Oct 2017 | Adelaide (CO Jaime) | 23 Nov 2017 | Melbourne | in OZ already
16. @sunrise_09Oct2017 | 189 | 09 Oct 2017 | Adelaide (CO Anna) | 29 Nov 2017 | Sydney | 26 Sept 2018
17. @kymme | 190 Vic | 31 Oct 2017 | Adelaide (CO Ryan) | 05 Dec 2017 | Melbourne | in OZ already
18. @macdxb16 | 489-SA | 06 Aug 2017 | Adelaide | 05 Dec 2017 | Adelaide | IED
19. @abbyo8doibu | 190 VIC | 21 Aug 2017 | Adelaide (CO Cynthia) | 07 Dec 2017 | Victoria | in OZ already
20. @tobby | 189 | 18 Oct 2017 | Adelaide | 12 Dec 2017 | Sydney | 17 Jan 2018
21. @levimervin | 189 | 26 Oct 2017 | Adelaide | 18 Dec 2017 | Melbourne, Victoria | 19 Sept 2018
22. @Son-of-Abraham | 190 NSW | 31 Oct 2017 | Adelaide (CO Victoria) | 29 Dec 2017 | Sydney | 11 Oct 2018
23. @lottysatty | 189 | 31 Oct 2017 | Adelaide | 15 Jan 2018 | Brisbane | 06 Oct 2018
24. @Tel | 189 | 31 Oct 2017 | Adelaide (CO Lyndal) | 18 Jan 2018 | Melbourne | in OZ already
25. @EJS702 | 189 | 28 Oct 2017 | Adelaide (CO Farede) | 22 Jan 2018 | Target State/City | 03 Nov 2018
26. @contessa | 190-VIC | 31 Aug 2017 | Adelaide | 29 Jan 2018 | Victoria | 24 July 2018
******VISA LODGE******
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
1. @amoj | 189 | 20 Sept 2017 | 31 Oct 2017 / CO Requested to provide additional proof for de facto partner | Adelaide (CO Lisa)
2. @dy3p | 189 | 10 Sept 2017 | 17 Oct 2017 / CO Requested to Repeat Medicals (5months old lang) and evidence of employment income for an unclaimed work experience | Adelaide
3. @EGMS_AU2017 | 189 | 25 Sep 2017 | 06 Nov 2017 / Evidence of Employment 2008-2017 Bank statement | Adelaide (CO Lisa)
4. @siantiangco | 189 | 25 Sep 2017 | 11 Nov 2017 / Inquiry about partner (GF) non migrating | Adelaide (CO Megan)
5. @lccnsrsnn | 489-SA | 02 Oct 2017 | ***No CO contact*** | ***Office***
6. @Myk_2319 | 189 | 06 Oct 2017 | 01 Dec 2017 / Commencement mail and medical | Adelaide (CO Landan)
7. @PampangasBest | 189 | 06 Oct 2017| 23 Nov 2017 / Need further evidence (payslip at tax return) | Adelaide (CO Jamie)
8. @soddie | 489-SA | 07 Oct 2017 | 14 Nov 2017 / Form 815 for youngest child and CTC of spouse ACS assessment | Adelaide (CO Lolene)
9. @kubera | 189 | 09 Oct 2017| ***No CO contact*** | ***Office***
10. @Heprex | 189 | 10 Oct 2017 | ***No CO contact*** | ***Office***
11. @mespedido | 189| 10 Oct 2017 | 27 Nov 2017 / Additional proof of employment | Adelaide (CO Anna)
12. @dutchmilk | 489-SA | 12 Oct 2017 | 20 Nov 2017 / Requested NBI & SG CoC for hubby and dependent, Proof of English and pending chest xray for Dep | Adelaide
13. @cheesyfiona | 189 | 14 Oct 2017 | 07 Dec 2017 / Commencement Mail | Adelaide (CO Karen)
14. @rehpotsirk | 189 | 15 Oct 2017 | 06 Dec 2017 / Employment Reference | Adelaide
15. @Bonifacio | 189 | 20 Oct 2017 | 21 Dec 2017 | Partner Police Clearance | Adelaide
16. @ramon_tubero | 189 | 25 Oct 2017 | 09 Jan 2018 / TOR, UAE PCC, additional employment evidence | Adelaide (CO Hong)
17. @zanx | 189 | 26 Oct 2017 | 19 Jan 2018 / HK Police CNCC | Adelaide (CO Ruth)
***Invitation Received***
Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | ITA Date Received
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**removing those invited na last year, congrats sa inyo at all the best sa pag lodge.
*******EOI LODGE*******
Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | EOI Lodge Date
1. @cacophony| 189, 190 NSW | 65,70 | 233512 | 27 Sept 2017, 21 Oct 2017
2. @MLBS | 189,190 NSW,489 | 60,65,70 | 233411 | 22 Sept 2017
3. @eking | 190 VIC | 65 | 262111 | 23 Sep 2017
4. @waderwander | 189 | 65 | 261313 | 19 Sept 2017
5. @benitos_jr | 189 | 65 | 263111 | 20 June 2017
6. @chrispascual25 | 189, 190 (Vic) | 65/70 | 263111 | 14 August 2017
7. @xylocke | 189, 190 NSW | 60/65 | 261111| 20 Oct 2017
8. @cpoquiz101030 | 189/190 | 60/65 | 261313 | 17 Aug 2017/15 Oct 2017
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 5pts | English: 20pts | Total: 70pts
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03.08.2016 - joined pinoyau forum
12.08.2016 - Start collating documents needed for ACS assessment.
17.11.2016 - CTC'd and Submitted online ACS Assessment.
28.11.2016 - ACS Result Suitable (AQF Advance Diploma, 5 years deducted) - Sent Appeal Application
05.12.2016 - ACS Appeal Successful (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 years deducted)
21.12.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190(NSW) (60/65)
07.09.2017 - Update EOI 189 to 70pts
20.09.2017 - INVITED!!!
02.10.2017 - NBI Appointment - Hit for Wifey
09.10.2017 - Medical @ Nationwide Makati - NBI Release for Wifey
10.10.2017 - Medical Cleared (Both) - Visa 189 Application Lodge - Frontloaded All Documents
20.02.2018 - GRANTED!! FINALLY!!! 02 Oct 2018 IED
*****AFTER GRANT*****
20.03.2018 - CFO/PDOS
28.05.2018 - Initial Entry
31.07.2018 - Big Move (Melbourne)
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Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
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CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE
Date applied: 06 July 2022
City/Council area: City of Maroondah (VIC)
Online / Paper: Online
Date received the acknowledgement email: 06 July 2022
Received Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter: 09 Feb 2023
Date of the Citizenship Test: 15 Feb 2023
Citizenship Approval: 15 Feb 2023
Received Ceremony Invitation: 08 May 2023
Date of ceremony: 07 June 2023
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Road to Superior:
20.12.2016 - L68/R70/S83/W65
16.01.2017 - L63/R74/S80/W59
*****wedding preps*****
26.06.2017 - L61/R75/S82/W72
05.07.2017 - L71/R90/S83/W74
24.07.2017 - L78/R82/S88/W80 - DAMN!!!
01.08.2017 - L72/R78/S88/W70
08.08.2017 - L73/R90/S90/W73
14.08.2017 - L73/R81/S84/W83
**********Haitus********
06.09.2017 - L89/R88/S90/W81 - YEEEEYYYY!!!!
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Mock Test:
16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
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List of documents I submitted: (updated Feb 2018) http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282889/#Comment_282889
Tip #TeamFeedback: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282580/#Comment_282580
Sample recording: https://app.box.com/s/au3bmauev40mvffwdq3fvrrd59yqqs1w
My PTE tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/257891/#Comment_257891
PTE Resources:
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http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
ptestudy.com
http://thevsquare.blogspot.com/
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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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30.07.17 ACS Skills Assessment lodged
22.08.17 PTE (L89/R90/S90/W90)
04.09.17 ACS Assessment done
07.09.17 EOI lodged (189, 190, 489)
19.09.17 Invitation to apply (189)
02.10.17 Visa lodge
07.10.17 Medical
23.11.17 DG
15.12.22 Citizenship Approval
30.08.23 AU Pledge
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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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254415 - Nurse | Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Experience: 10 | English: 20 | Total: 75
19 Aug 2016 - PTE
10 Jul 2017 - BP at IHNA Perth
29 Sept 2017 - AHPRA Registration Division I
14 Nov 2017 - Positive Skills Assessment - ANMAC
29 Nov 2017 - EOI Submitted 75 points
06 Dec 2017 - Invitation Rounds - no invitation received
18 Dec 2017 - NBI - Hit!
20 Dec 2017 - Invitation Rounds - ITA received!
21 Dec 2017 - Visa Lodged
23 Dec 2017 - Medicals at Nationwide Cebu
27 Dec 2017 - NBI cleared
28 Dec 2017 - SG COC cleared
04 Jan 2017 - Medicals Cleared - completed e-medical sheet viewed online
04 Jan 2018 - Frontloaded all Documents
23 May 2018 - CO contact for medicals given new HAP ID (with 28 days to comply)
24 May 2018 - Raised complaint at DHA website, asking for explanation of repeat medicals
26 May 2018 - Received acknowledgment of feedback. To expect response within 15 working days.
16 June 2018 - Did the repeat medical (new HAP ID) to comply with deadline.
25 June 2018 - Received response email from Peter and confirmed I can use my medicals last December and they linked the HAP ID to my application (money spent on new medicals wasted)
27 June 2018 - Received grant from Peter
07 July 2018 - BM to Australia (Cairns)
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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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