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October 2017 Visa 189/190/489/457

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Comments

  • kymmekymme Western Australia
    Posts: 1,284Member
    Joined: Apr 10, 2015
    @Matti from what hasbeen been advised by others, CEMI can be obtained if nktapos ng bachelor degree ang partner. if not, take english test but yung functional level lng. tipong 4.5 sa ielts

    Registered Nurse Nec

    06/15 - touchdown Oz
    07/15 - start of classes (Bachelor in Nursing)
    05/16 - passed OET (after 4 failed attempts with IELTS and PTE)
    07/16 - finished uni
    07/16 - received AHPRA Australian Registered Nurse rego
    08/16 - student visa 500 (Diploma)
    10/16 - started working as an RN

    07/09/17 - Submitted EOI for State Nom Vic with 60points

    I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

  • BonifacioBonifacio San Andres
    Posts: 94Member
    Joined: May 21, 2016
    Congrats @levimervin. Enjoy the holidays in Philippines :D

    233411 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

    04.11.2016 Registration and Payment for IELTS Examination
    05.07.2016 IELTS Exam (Listening, Reading, Writing)
    05.09.2016 IELTS Exam (Speaking)
    05.20.2016 Results released - Passed (L/R/W/S: 8.5/8.0/7.50/7.0)
    08.14.2017 Lodged application for Engineering Skills Assessment & RSEA (Fast Track)
    08.30.2017 EA Request for additional information
    08.31.2017 EA Request for updated COE
    09.18.2017 Received Positive outcome from EA
    09.18.2017 Submitted EOI 65 Pts

    09.20.2017 1st Invitation rd (Not selected)
    10.04.2017 2nd Invitation rd (Not selected)
    10.18.2017 3rd Invitation rd (Invitation received)

    10.20.2017 Visa 189 Lodged
    12.21.2017 CO Contact (Request for Wife's Police Clearance from Philippines)
    12.26.2017 Uploaded requested document

    04.05.2018 Received Visa Grant!! :)

  • jumping_roo629jumping_roo629 Japan
    Posts: 48Member
    Joined: Nov 16, 2016
    Hello po!

    Question lang po, Yung Form 80 & Form 1221 po ba parehong Primary applicant at Dependents magsu submit? Pati po kids?

    Salamat po sa makakasagot!

    261311 - Analyst Programmer Primary applicant: Husband | Age: 15pts | Education: 15 | Experience: 15 | English: 20 | Total: 65

    11.01.2016 - Started gathering documents for ACS (Phil side)
    02.15.2017 - Gathered documents for ACS (Japan side)
    03.09.2017 - Submitted application for ACS Assessment
    03.13.2017 - ACS asked for additional documents
    04.07.2017 - Submitted additional required documents to ACS
    04.20.2017 - Received ACS Assessment
    05.19.2017 - PTE-A Exam
    05.20.2017 - PTE-A Exam result L: 90 - S: 90 - R: 90 - W: 90
    05.23.2017 - EOI lodged 189 - 65 points
    07.29.2017 - EOI lodged (NSW)190 - 70 points
    10.20.2017 - Received invitation to apply for sponsorship (NSW)
    10.21.2017 - Submitted application to NSW
    11.13.2017 - Received ITA NSW 190
    11.15.2017 - Applied for Japan Police Clearance
    11.24.2017 - Received Japan Police Clearance
    11.20.2017 - Started prepping for visa lodge...
    12.02.2017 - Medical Primary & dependent (son)
    12.04.2017 - Medical Spouse & Dependents (daughters)
    12.13.2017 - Medicals Completed - No Action Required
    12.23.2017 - Visa 190 Lodged
    12.24.2017~ Attached all required documents
    03.19.2018 - 1st CO Contact
    04.10.2018 - Uploaded all the documents that the CO requested
    05.16.2018 - Submitted 1st Feedback
    05.30.2018 - 2nd CO Contact
    05.30.2018 - Submitted 2nd Feedback

  • GrifterGrifter Posts: 458Member
    Joined: Oct 19, 2016
    @jumping_roo629 for applicants 18yo pataas po
  • jumping_roo629jumping_roo629 Japan
    Posts: 48Member
    Joined: Nov 16, 2016
    @Grifter Thank you! :)

    261311 - Analyst Programmer Primary applicant: Husband | Age: 15pts | Education: 15 | Experience: 15 | English: 20 | Total: 65

    11.01.2016 - Started gathering documents for ACS (Phil side)
    02.15.2017 - Gathered documents for ACS (Japan side)
    03.09.2017 - Submitted application for ACS Assessment
    03.13.2017 - ACS asked for additional documents
    04.07.2017 - Submitted additional required documents to ACS
    04.20.2017 - Received ACS Assessment
    05.19.2017 - PTE-A Exam
    05.20.2017 - PTE-A Exam result L: 90 - S: 90 - R: 90 - W: 90
    05.23.2017 - EOI lodged 189 - 65 points
    07.29.2017 - EOI lodged (NSW)190 - 70 points
    10.20.2017 - Received invitation to apply for sponsorship (NSW)
    10.21.2017 - Submitted application to NSW
    11.13.2017 - Received ITA NSW 190
    11.15.2017 - Applied for Japan Police Clearance
    11.24.2017 - Received Japan Police Clearance
    11.20.2017 - Started prepping for visa lodge...
    12.02.2017 - Medical Primary & dependent (son)
    12.04.2017 - Medical Spouse & Dependents (daughters)
    12.13.2017 - Medicals Completed - No Action Required
    12.23.2017 - Visa 190 Lodged
    12.24.2017~ Attached all required documents
    03.19.2018 - 1st CO Contact
    04.10.2018 - Uploaded all the documents that the CO requested
    05.16.2018 - Submitted 1st Feedback
    05.30.2018 - 2nd CO Contact
    05.30.2018 - Submitted 2nd Feedback

  • abbyo8doibuabbyo8doibu Melbourne
    Posts: 60Member
    Joined: Jan 02, 2016
    @Matti hi, same case sa akin and sa husband ko. although nakatapos sia ng college pero diploma course lang, 18months lang un. eventhough nagprovide ung skul nya ng CEMI, hndi inaccpet ng DIBP since atleast 2 yrs dapat sia sa course. anyway, to make the story short, nagpasa kami ng CEMI from his elem and highschool plus his diplomas. ayun, naapproved naman ung pr namin,,

    eto ung iba nyo pang choices:

    hope this helps :)

  • cacophonycacophony Pasig
    Posts: 327Member
    Joined: Jun 09, 2014
    Still waiting. Sana by January meron na invite for 2335 group. Let's keep praying. Happy holidays everyone!

    20.08.16 | IELTS Exam
    02.09.16 | IELTS Results (L7.5 R7.0 W5.5 S6.5 | OBS6.5)
    15.11.16 | Start of Sydney Trip
    20.11.16 | End of Sydney Trip
    11.02.17 | IELTS Exam
    24.02.17 | IELTS Results (L7.5 R6.5 W6.0 S7.0 | OBS7.0)
    15.05.17 | Started Composing Career Episodes
    22.08.17 | Created EA Account
    27.08.17 | Lodged MSA + RSEA
    01.09.17 | Applied for Fast Track
    04.09.17 | Booked PTE-A Exam Using AECC Voucher
    08.09.17 | EA replied requesting for additional docs
    18.09.17 | PTE-A Exam
    19.09.17 | PTE-A Exam (L70 R75 W69 S87 | OBS73)
    22.09.17 | Submitted additional docs to EA
    26.09.17 | EA positive outcome with 5 years relevant work experience! God is good!
    27.09.17 | Lodged 189 EOI via Skillselect with total of 65 points
    04.10.17 | Lodged 190 EOI via Skillselect with total of 70 points
    CY.2018 | Waiting game
    20.01.19 | Attended CEVAS review sessions
    25.03.19 | PTE-A Exam (L86 R78 W88 S88 | OBS83)
    08.04.19 | PTE-A Exam (L81 R75 W80 S90 | OBS81)
    06.05.19 | PTE-A Exam (L79 R87 W82 S90 | OBS86) - TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
    06.05.19 | Updated 189 and 190 EOI via SkillSelect with total of 75 and 80 points, respectively
    16.11.19 | EOI 189 and 190 auto-updated to 85 and 90 points, respectively

  • Son-of-AbrahamSon-of-Abraham Sydney
    Posts: 42Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2017
    batchmates! got my visa grant today! mainit init pa. hehe. buzzer beater for 2017.

    GSM Adelaide, Victoria name ng officer.
    IED Oct 11, 2018 Sydney

    Happy New Year! Sunod sunod na yan mates!


    29-Dec-2016 Lodged Vetassess application
    10-Feb-2017 PTE-A Exam Day
    11-Feb-2017 PTE-A Result (Proficient) 10pts
    20-Feb-2017 Vetassess Result: POSITIVE
    25-Feb-2017 EOI Submitted (70 pts)
    26-Sep-2017 EOI Submitted (NSW)
    27-Sep-2017 ITA Received
    19-Oct-2017 ITA for Visa Sublass 190
    31-Oct-2017 Visa Lodgement
    29-Dec-2017 GRANT!

  • jellybellyjellybelly Posts: 35Member
    Joined: Aug 28, 2017
    Congrats @Son-of-Abraham !

    Magtatanong lang po sana sa kung sinong makakasagot, after po ba magpamedical meron pa akong dapat i attach sa part ng Health Assessment? Or ok na po yun once yung result ng medical ay health clearance provided - no action required?
  • HeprexHeprex Melbourne
    Posts: 2,109Member
    Joined: Aug 03, 2016
    Congrats ke @Son-of-Abraham . Sarap ng bagong taon. Good to see na meron buzzer beater sa atin. :) Enjoy the new year!

    *******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 (Cynthia) | 07 Dec 2017 | Victoria | in OZ already
    20. @tobby | 189 | 18 Oct 2017 | Adelaide | 12 Dec 2017 | Target State/City | IED
    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

    ******VISA LODGE******
    Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
    1. @contessa | 190-VIC | 31 Aug 2017 | 04 Oct 2017 / China Police Clearance Certificate and Evidence of Employment | Adelaide
    2. @amoj | 189 | 20 Sept 2017 | 31 Oct 2017 / CO Requested to provide additional proof for de facto partner | Adelaide (Lisa)
    3. @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
    4. @EGMS_AU2017 | 189 | 25 Sep 2017 | 06 Nov 2017 / Evidence of Employment 2008-2017 Bank statement | Adelaide (Lisa)
    5. @siantiangco | 189 | 25 Sep 2017 | 11 Nov 2017 / Inquiry about partner (GF) non migrating | Adelaide (Megan)
    6. @lccnsrsnn | 489-SA | 02 Oct 2017 | ***No CO contact*** | ***Office***
    7. @Myk_2319 | 189 | 06 Oct 2017 | 01 Dec 2017 / Commencement mail and medical | Adelaide (Landan)
    8. @PampangasBest | 189 | 06 Oct 2017| 23 Nov 2017 / Need further evidence (payslip at tax return) | Adelaide (Jamie)
    9. @soddie | 489-SA | 07 Oct 2017 | 14 Nov 2017 / Form 815 for youngest child and CTC of spouse ACS assessment | Adelaide (Lolene)
    10. @kubera | 189 | 09 Oct 2017| ***No CO contact*** | ***Office***
    11. @Heprex | 189 | 10 Oct 2017 | ***No CO contact*** | ***Office***
    12. @mespedido | 189| 10 Oct 2017 | 27 Nov 2017 / Additional proof of employment | Adelaide (Anna)
    13. @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
    14. @cheesyfiona | 189 | 14 Oct 2017 | 07 Dec 2017 / Commencement Mail | Adelaide (Karen)
    15. @rehpotsirk | 189 | 15 Oct 2017 | 06 Dec 2017 / Employment Reference | Adelaide
    16. @Bonifacio | 189 | 20 Oct 2017 | 21 Dec 2017 | Partner Police Clearance | Adelaide
    17. @ramon_tubero | 189 | 25 Oct 2017 | ***No CO contact*** | ***Office***
    18. @zanx | 189 | 26 Oct 2017 | ***No CO contact*** | ***Office***
    19. @EJS702 | 189 | 28 Oct 2017 | ***No CO contact*** | ***Office***
    20. @lottysatty | 189 | 31 Oct 2017 | ***No CO contact*** | ***Office***
    21. @Tel | 189 | 31 Oct 2017 | ***No CO contact*** | ***Office***

    ***Invitation Received***
    Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | ITA Date Received
    1. @etmangaliman | 189 | 70 | 261311 | 04 Oct 2017
    2. @JCArenas | 189 | 70 | 233211 | 18 Oct 2017
    3. @zanx | 189 | 70 | 233914 | 18 Oct 2017
    4. @Rei08 | 189 | 65 | 233411 | 18 Oct 2017
    5. @BbB1226 | 189 | 70 | 233512 | 04 Oct 2017
    6. @kaidenMVH | 190 NSW | 80 | 312111 | 21 Dec 2017
    7. @agd | 190 NSW | 70 | 261312 | 20 Oct 2017
    8. @rj09 | 189 | 70 | 261313 | 09 Nov 2017
    9. @mitchiboy | 189 | 80 | 261311 | 09 Nov 2017
    10. @kymme | 190 Vic | 65 | 254499 | 30 Oct 2017
    11. @caienri | 189 | 65 | 241111 | 22 Nov 2017
    12. @curiousmom | 190 NSW | 70 | 312111 | 17 Nov 2017
    13. @maizeppelin | 190 NSW | 70 | 312111 | 17 Nov 2017
    7. @katniss2015 | 190 NSW | 80 | 221111 | 18 Dec 2017

    *******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
    .
    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)
    .
    Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
    .

    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
    .
    .
    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!!!!
    .
    .
    Mock Test:
    16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
    17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
    .
    .
    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:
    https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2kJYAKd2peiNUMwU01IQ1Z2djA&usp=sharing
    http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
    ptestudy.com
    http://thevsquare.blogspot.com/
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  • curiousmomcuriousmom Singapore
    Posts: 204Member
    Joined: Mar 05, 2013
  • audreamer05audreamer05 Singapore
    Posts: 142Member
    Joined: Jun 25, 2015
    Question po, Lahat po ba ng kids na nag false positive sa skin test need magsubmit ng Form 815? Mas ok ba siya na ifrontload or hintayin nalang na mag ask si CO? May mga cases ba dito na kahit na nagfalse positive sa skin test e hindi nahingan ng form 815?
  • OZingwithOZomenessOZingwithOZomeness Kung Saan ang Lahat gusto pumunta sa forum na ito, so alam niyo na yun.
    Posts: 543Member
    Joined: Oct 20, 2017
    @Son-of-Abraham ayun oh.. congrats pre. Masayang masaya bagong taon mo nyan. Kakaalis na rin ng SG. kelan ang BM?
  • BonifacioBonifacio San Andres
    Posts: 94Member
    Joined: May 21, 2016
    @Son-of-Abraham Congrats! Enjoy the coming year. Kaka-excite!!

    233411 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

    04.11.2016 Registration and Payment for IELTS Examination
    05.07.2016 IELTS Exam (Listening, Reading, Writing)
    05.09.2016 IELTS Exam (Speaking)
    05.20.2016 Results released - Passed (L/R/W/S: 8.5/8.0/7.50/7.0)
    08.14.2017 Lodged application for Engineering Skills Assessment & RSEA (Fast Track)
    08.30.2017 EA Request for additional information
    08.31.2017 EA Request for updated COE
    09.18.2017 Received Positive outcome from EA
    09.18.2017 Submitted EOI 65 Pts

    09.20.2017 1st Invitation rd (Not selected)
    10.04.2017 2nd Invitation rd (Not selected)
    10.18.2017 3rd Invitation rd (Invitation received)

    10.20.2017 Visa 189 Lodged
    12.21.2017 CO Contact (Request for Wife's Police Clearance from Philippines)
    12.26.2017 Uploaded requested document

    04.05.2018 Received Visa Grant!! :)

  • HeprexHeprex Melbourne
    Posts: 2,109Member
    Joined: Aug 03, 2016
    @audreamer05 tingin ko need mo mag submit ng form 815. May nakita ako dati na nag frontload nyan. Some say na intayin muna. Depende sa CO kase, pag hiningan ka nyan, pansin ko mas maikli time para sa IED.

    263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 5pts | English: 20pts | Total: 70pts
    .
    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)
    .
    Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
    .

    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
    .
    .
    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!!!!
    .
    .
    Mock Test:
    16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
    17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
    .
    .
    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:
    https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2kJYAKd2peiNUMwU01IQ1Z2djA&usp=sharing
    http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
    ptestudy.com
    http://thevsquare.blogspot.com/
    .
    .
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    I recommend using Stake App to get into US market. It has $0 brokerage fee, and no commission. Just pay the FOREX rate when you transfer funds to your AU to US Stake App. You can earn Free stock if you use my referral code below:
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  • HeprexHeprex Melbourne
    Posts: 2,109Member
    Joined: Aug 03, 2016
    Happy New Year Oct Batch!! This is our year. :)

    263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 5pts | English: 20pts | Total: 70pts
    .
    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)
    .
    Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
    .

    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
    .
    .
    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:
    https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2kJYAKd2peiNUMwU01IQ1Z2djA&usp=sharing
    http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
    ptestudy.com
    http://thevsquare.blogspot.com/
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  • amojamoj Taguig
    Posts: 157Member
    Joined: Apr 24, 2017
    Happy New Year! Nagbago na naman ung Processing Time. :D Tumagal.

    263311 Telecommunications Engineer

    Points Total: 75 Points
    Age: 32 - 30 points
    English: Superior - 20 points
    Employment Experience: 5-7 Years - 10 points
    Education: BS Degree: 15 points

    Timeline:
    03/05/2017 - IELTS General Exam (L7.5/R9/W7/S6.5) - 10 Points
    04/11/2017 - Submitted EA Assessment (Fast track)
    05/11/2017 - EA Contact Requesting Change of CDRs
    05/18/2017 - Sent New CDRs
    05/29/2017 - EA Positive Outcome Granted
    05/29/2017 - Submitted EOI (Visa 189) w/ 65 Points
    08/14/2017 - PTE Academic Exam (L82/R90/W90/S90) - increased to 20 Points
    08/16/2017 - Resubmitted EOI (Visa 189) w/ 75 Points
    08/23/2017 - ITA Received!!!
    09/16/2017 - Medicals taken at Nationwide Makati
    09/20/2017 - Visa 189 Lodged
    10/31/2017 - CO Contact requesting for additional supporting documents for de facto partner
    11/03/2017 - Provided needed documents
    03/06/2018 - Grant Received!!!
    04/12/2018 - Big Move to Sydney

  • audreamer05audreamer05 Singapore
    Posts: 142Member
    Joined: Jun 25, 2015
    @Heprex thanks! I was thinking kung ifrontload ko nalang or wait nalang CO to ask, napansin ko kasi ngayon recently ang tagal na ni CO bumalik pag may hiningi na additional documents.
  • Noodles12Noodles12 Sydney
    Posts: 495Member
    Joined: May 12, 2016
    edited January 2018
    @audreamer05 I suggest ifront load mo na lahat ng possible docs kahit pa tingin mo hindi hihingin. based on my application parang every 2-3 months binibisita ng CO ang application after ma CO contanct. I'm on my 9th month of waiting since nag lodge kami with 3 CO contacts. expected kong balikan ng CO ang application namin early feb. sana wag naman na umabot ng 1 year.

    261312 - Developer Programmer
    May 2016 - Started gathering ACS requirements
    May 2016 - IELTS self review
    Jun 2016 - PTE-A self review (Haven't decided which one will choose between IELTS and PTE)
    Jun 16 2016 - Completed employment references for ACS assessment.
    Jun 28 2016 - Submitted requirements to ACS
    Jul 08 2016 - Received ACS Result. (AQF Bachelor Degree with a major in computing, 7yrs ++ years credited. sayang nde pa naging 8yrs)
    Sep 08 2016 - IELTS Speaking Test
    Sep 10 2016 - IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing Test
    Sep 23 2016 - IELTS Result (L7.5, R7, S8, W6.5) :(
    Sep 26 2016 - Applied for remarking
    Nov 30 2016 - Got result for remarking, score did not changed (wasted precious time)
    Dec 20 2016 - Took PTE-A Exam
    Dec 21 2016 - Got PTE Result (L 77, R, 70, S 82, W 80) Thank God!
    Dec 27 2016 - Submitted EOI 189 (65pts)
    Feb 2, 2017 - EOI pts updated to 70 pts due to 8yrs work experience milestone.
    Feb 15, 2017 - Invited to lodge
    March 25, 2017 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
    Apr 11, 2017 - Lodge Application
    Apr 12, 2017 - Front loaded Docs
    May 2, 2017 - CO Contact GSM Adelaide - Requesting for additional Employment evidence, Health Dec for child, Additional De facto Evidence, Consent for Child.
    May 15, 2017 - Submitted all docs requested by CO.
    Aug 10, 2017 - Second CO contact requesting for partner's evidence of functional English (even though we submitted this during lodging)
    Aug 11, 2017 - Submitted CO requested document.
    Nov 1, 2017 3rd CO Contact requesting for new medical exam for daughter since the TB test already expired.

    (panong nde ma eexpire eh ang tagal tagal na namin nag lodge. Malapit nadin mag expire yung NBI clearance ko so sa 4th CO contact rerequest naman ng new NBI clearance?)

    Nov 11, 2017 - Medical of daughter
    Jan 12, 2017 - Submitted New NBI Clearance
    Jan 17, 2018 - 4th CO Contact requesting for Health undertaking form for our daughter. Submit the form the same day.
    Feb 20, 2018 - Sent Feedback to DIBP regarding how slow the processing of the CO.
    Feb 21, 2018 - Grant Received!!!
    May 11, 2018 - Initial Entry at Sydney
    Dec 2018 or Jan 2019 Tentative big move!

  • audreamer05audreamer05 Singapore
    Posts: 142Member
    Joined: Jun 25, 2015
    @Noodles12 ok thanks! Sige ifrontload ko nalang siguro. Salamat ulit!
  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    @Noodles12. Tanong ko lang po. When yung date nyo sa medical? If ganyan po ba na matagal balikan ng CO di naman siguro aabot na mag eexpire na ang medical?

    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

  • Noodles12Noodles12 Sydney
    Posts: 495Member
    Joined: May 12, 2016
    @chococrinkle We had our medical around March before we lodge last April. Nag expire yung medical ng daughter namin, specifically yung sa TB testing so yung last CO contact namin last Nov nag request sila ng another medical for her so na doble yung gastos.

    Frustrating kasi hindi namin kasalanan na nag expire ung medical since sila naman yung mabagal mag action sa application namin.

    Ngaun since expired nadin ung NBI clearance na sinubmit namin before nag pa NBI clearance na kami ulit baka kasi next check ng CO eh yun naman ang hingin.

    261312 - Developer Programmer
    May 2016 - Started gathering ACS requirements
    May 2016 - IELTS self review
    Jun 2016 - PTE-A self review (Haven't decided which one will choose between IELTS and PTE)
    Jun 16 2016 - Completed employment references for ACS assessment.
    Jun 28 2016 - Submitted requirements to ACS
    Jul 08 2016 - Received ACS Result. (AQF Bachelor Degree with a major in computing, 7yrs ++ years credited. sayang nde pa naging 8yrs)
    Sep 08 2016 - IELTS Speaking Test
    Sep 10 2016 - IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing Test
    Sep 23 2016 - IELTS Result (L7.5, R7, S8, W6.5) :(
    Sep 26 2016 - Applied for remarking
    Nov 30 2016 - Got result for remarking, score did not changed (wasted precious time)
    Dec 20 2016 - Took PTE-A Exam
    Dec 21 2016 - Got PTE Result (L 77, R, 70, S 82, W 80) Thank God!
    Dec 27 2016 - Submitted EOI 189 (65pts)
    Feb 2, 2017 - EOI pts updated to 70 pts due to 8yrs work experience milestone.
    Feb 15, 2017 - Invited to lodge
    March 25, 2017 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
    Apr 11, 2017 - Lodge Application
    Apr 12, 2017 - Front loaded Docs
    May 2, 2017 - CO Contact GSM Adelaide - Requesting for additional Employment evidence, Health Dec for child, Additional De facto Evidence, Consent for Child.
    May 15, 2017 - Submitted all docs requested by CO.
    Aug 10, 2017 - Second CO contact requesting for partner's evidence of functional English (even though we submitted this during lodging)
    Aug 11, 2017 - Submitted CO requested document.
    Nov 1, 2017 3rd CO Contact requesting for new medical exam for daughter since the TB test already expired.

    (panong nde ma eexpire eh ang tagal tagal na namin nag lodge. Malapit nadin mag expire yung NBI clearance ko so sa 4th CO contact rerequest naman ng new NBI clearance?)

    Nov 11, 2017 - Medical of daughter
    Jan 12, 2017 - Submitted New NBI Clearance
    Jan 17, 2018 - 4th CO Contact requesting for Health undertaking form for our daughter. Submit the form the same day.
    Feb 20, 2018 - Sent Feedback to DIBP regarding how slow the processing of the CO.
    Feb 21, 2018 - Grant Received!!!
    May 11, 2018 - Initial Entry at Sydney
    Dec 2018 or Jan 2019 Tentative big move!

  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    @Noodles12 nkaka frustrate nga pag ganun. Talaga magasto esp if di pa manila based like us, plane fare din addtl expense namin sa medical. Lets think of it as an investment nalang in our Au dream.Sana DG na next update nila sa inyo ang tagal na pala waiting time. God bless you. Tiwala lang ibibigay din ni Lord ang DG nyo very soon. :-)

    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

  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    Visa grant pala hindi na Direct Grant. :-)

    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

  • HeprexHeprex Melbourne
    Posts: 2,109Member
    Joined: Aug 03, 2016
    Guys, question. Para sa mga nag ka grant na, at veterans.

    If you previously traveled in Australia, would there be any Initial Entry Date in your Visa Grant Letter?

    263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 5pts | English: 20pts | Total: 70pts
    .
    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)
    .
    Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
    .

    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
    .
    .
    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!!!!
    .
    .
    Mock Test:
    16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
    17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
    .
    .
    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:
    https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2kJYAKd2peiNUMwU01IQ1Z2djA&usp=sharing
    http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
    ptestudy.com
    http://thevsquare.blogspot.com/
    .
    .
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    11:11

  • dy3pdy3p Sydney, NSW
    Posts: 552Member
    Joined: Apr 27, 2017
    @Noodles12 Di po kayo nagiisa. Ako din po pinaulit ng medicals after ko nagsubmit nun for a 457 visa. 5 months palang pero pinaulit na. Samantalang nung nag apply ako nung 457, it was meant for both the temporary and the permanent visa.

    08/11/15 - IELTS
    16/12/15 - AHPRA registration application
    14/01/16 - AHPRA refusal and referral to BP
    09-11/16 - Bridging program completion
    28/11/16 - AHPRA registration re-application
    03/12/16 - AHPRA registered
    04/12/16 - Job offered and accepted (457 Sponsorship)
    01/04/17 - Medicals for both 457 and future PR application
    07/04/17 - ANMAC assessment application
    15/04/17 - Filed for resignation from current employer
    21/04/17 - Nomination submitted by AU employer
    23/05/17 - Nomination granted
    31/05/17 - 457 application lodged
    16/06/17 - 457 Granted
    27/07/17 - EOI Submitted
    06/09/17 - ITA received
    10/09/17 - PR Skilled Independent 189 Application Lodged
    17/10/17 - CO Contact
    25/10/17 - Further Information Provided
    16/02/18 - Visa Grant Received

  • kymmekymme Western Australia
    Posts: 1,284Member
    Joined: Apr 10, 2015
    @Heprex ako onshore wala nklagay initial entry date. si hubby dependent ko, meron IED nkalagay.

    Registered Nurse Nec

    06/15 - touchdown Oz
    07/15 - start of classes (Bachelor in Nursing)
    05/16 - passed OET (after 4 failed attempts with IELTS and PTE)
    07/16 - finished uni
    07/16 - received AHPRA Australian Registered Nurse rego
    08/16 - student visa 500 (Diploma)
    10/16 - started working as an RN

    07/09/17 - Submitted EOI for State Nom Vic with 60points

    I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

  • HeprexHeprex Melbourne
    Posts: 2,109Member
    Joined: Aug 03, 2016
    @kymme Thanks! Nakapag travel na ba previously hubby mo dyan sa Melby?

    263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 5pts | English: 20pts | Total: 70pts
    .
    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)
    .
    Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
    .

    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
    .
    .
    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!!!!
    .
    .
    Mock Test:
    16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
    17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
    .
    .
    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:
    https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2kJYAKd2peiNUMwU01IQ1Z2djA&usp=sharing
    http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
    ptestudy.com
    http://thevsquare.blogspot.com/
    .
    .
    Are you into stock market investing? Are you looking to invest in US stock Market? Are you OZ citizen or a PR already in OZ?
    I recommend using Stake App to get into US market. It has $0 brokerage fee, and no commission. Just pay the FOREX rate when you transfer funds to your AU to US Stake App. You can earn Free stock if you use my referral code below:
    .
    Invest in US Stocks and ETFs on Stake. Join today using my referral code jeffrexo362 and we can both get a free stock.
    .
    https://hellostake.com/au/referral?referrer=jeffrexo362
    .
    .
    11:11

  • kymmekymme Western Australia
    Posts: 1,284Member
    Joined: Apr 10, 2015
    @Heprex ay di pa.

    Registered Nurse Nec

    06/15 - touchdown Oz
    07/15 - start of classes (Bachelor in Nursing)
    05/16 - passed OET (after 4 failed attempts with IELTS and PTE)
    07/16 - finished uni
    07/16 - received AHPRA Australian Registered Nurse rego
    08/16 - student visa 500 (Diploma)
    10/16 - started working as an RN

    07/09/17 - Submitted EOI for State Nom Vic with 60points

    I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

  • toperthugtoperthug Singapore
    Posts: 202Member
    Joined: Sep 20, 2017
    @Heprex mag ied me sa melbourne this coming May, pero nakarating na ako before doon as tourist
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