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Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
Posts: 27Member
Joined: Jun 01, 2013
Student Visa Subclass572
May 29, 2013: Lodged VISA through IDP
May 31, 2013: received confirmation message from embassy
June 6, 2013: received acknowledgement and medical request
June 8, 2013: medical at NHSI-Cebu
June 15, 2013: NHSI uploaded results to embassy
June 18, 2013: decision on visa grant
June 20, 2013: received email from IDP for Visa Grant Notice
June 21, 2013: pick up and pre-departure briefing at IDP-Cebu
-With a greatful heart, with a song of praisewith an outstreched arm, I will bless your name.Thank you Lord,I just want to thank you Lord
Posts: 877Member
Joined: Mar 16, 2011
November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014
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: 758Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2013
swerteng month to...congrats to @MissMimicakes
CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
Posts: 758Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2013
june 03 = @peach17 and @jaimeph
june 05 = ME!!!! and @franz25
june 13 = @ianne27 and @engr_maylene052581
june 14 = @RodGanteJr
june 19 = @jengrata
june 20 = @MissMimicakes
did i miss someone??... diba, ang dami?? ... and still counting... congrats to us all!!
CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
Posts: 380Member
Joined: May 07, 2013
medyo marami-rami ngayong linggo.
Destination: Darwin
School: CDU(Jul 15, 2013 intake) up to Aug 5, 2013
July 23 - grant, July 24 - email received with grant attached
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If He gets you to it, He'll get you through it...
Posts: 27Member
Joined: Jun 01, 2013
Student Visa Subclass572
May 29, 2013: Lodged VISA through IDP
May 31, 2013: received confirmation message from embassy
June 6, 2013: received acknowledgement and medical request
June 8, 2013: medical at NHSI-Cebu
June 15, 2013: NHSI uploaded results to embassy
June 18, 2013: decision on visa grant
June 20, 2013: received email from IDP for Visa Grant Notice
June 21, 2013: pick up and pre-departure briefing at IDP-Cebu
-With a greatful heart, with a song of praisewith an outstreched arm, I will bless your name.Thank you Lord,I just want to thank you Lord
Posts: 206Member
Joined: May 03, 2013
Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 457) - Sydney, NSW
21 Feb 2013 - Applied for Jobs (www.seek.com.au & www.linkedin.com)
28 Feb 2013 - Initial Interview (Skype)
14 Mar 2013 - Final Interview (Skype)
05 Apr 2013 - Job Offer
12 Apr 2013 - Accepted the Job
18 Apr 2013 - Signed Employment Contract
26 Apr 2013 - Lodged 457 Visa Application (e457 Employer-Sponsored Visa)
26 Apr 2013 - Processing Commenced 457 Business Nomination (ANZSCO 131112)
16 May 2013 - Nomination Approved (Australian Institute of Management - AIM)
21 May 2013 - Processing Commenced 457 Visa Application
21 May 2013 - Health Requirements Outstanding (Chest X-Ray Report Required)
25 May 2013 - Heath Requirements Finalised
12 June 2013 - Application Being Processed Further
14 June 2013 - 457 Visa Approved (Praise be to God)
26 July 2013 - Arrival in Brisbane, QLD
29 July 2013 - First Day of Work
28 June 2014 - Relocated to Sydney, NSW
...
Jesus is the greatest gift that you can give to someone. - Archbishop William Goh
He who sings well prays twice. - St. Augustine
Posts: 236Member
Joined: Jun 06, 2013
Magandang balita talaga ito!!!
Ibig sabihin marami ng susunod na maa-allocate!!! 8->
261313 (Software Engineer)
24 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
27 April 2013 - IELTS (L:9 R:8 W:8 S:8.5)
10 May 2013 - Submit EOI
19 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply
30 May 2013 - 189 Visa Application Lodged
06 June 2013 - Medicals done
07 Aug 2013 - CO Allocated (Brisbane T34)
13 Aug 2013 - SG COC Application
19 Aug 2013 - Included fiance in visa application as migrating dependent
27 Aug 2013 - Fiance Medicals and SG COC Application
03 Sept 2013 - SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - Fiance SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!!
Posts: 236Member
Joined: Jun 06, 2013
261313 (Software Engineer)
24 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
27 April 2013 - IELTS (L:9 R:8 W:8 S:8.5)
10 May 2013 - Submit EOI
19 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply
30 May 2013 - 189 Visa Application Lodged
06 June 2013 - Medicals done
07 Aug 2013 - CO Allocated (Brisbane T34)
13 Aug 2013 - SG COC Application
19 Aug 2013 - Included fiance in visa application as migrating dependent
27 Aug 2013 - Fiance Medicals and SG COC Application
03 Sept 2013 - SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - Fiance SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!!
Posts: 27Member
Joined: Jun 01, 2013
Student Visa Subclass572
May 29, 2013: Lodged VISA through IDP
May 31, 2013: received confirmation message from embassy
June 6, 2013: received acknowledgement and medical request
June 8, 2013: medical at NHSI-Cebu
June 15, 2013: NHSI uploaded results to embassy
June 18, 2013: decision on visa grant
June 20, 2013: received email from IDP for Visa Grant Notice
June 21, 2013: pick up and pre-departure briefing at IDP-Cebu
-With a greatful heart, with a song of praisewith an outstreched arm, I will bless your name.Thank you Lord,I just want to thank you Lord
Posts: 27Member
Joined: Jun 01, 2013
Student Visa Subclass572
May 29, 2013: Lodged VISA through IDP
May 31, 2013: received confirmation message from embassy
June 6, 2013: received acknowledgement and medical request
June 8, 2013: medical at NHSI-Cebu
June 15, 2013: NHSI uploaded results to embassy
June 18, 2013: decision on visa grant
June 20, 2013: received email from IDP for Visa Grant Notice
June 21, 2013: pick up and pre-departure briefing at IDP-Cebu
-With a greatful heart, with a song of praisewith an outstreched arm, I will bless your name.Thank you Lord,I just want to thank you Lord
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
galing galing naman hehehe... idagdag mo pa daw sis sina @JaCQU3 at si @Nutellagirl
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
Posts: 54Member
Joined: Oct 20, 2012
Occupation: Software Engineer
Jan 12 2013 - took IELTS
Jan 25 2013 - IELTS results - band 7
Jan 26 2013 - Lodged docs to ACS
Apr 2 2013 - ACS responded and told me to take the RPL route.
Apr 10 2013 - Submitted my RPL form to ACS.
Apr 11 2013 - Got my ACS positive assessment.
Apr 11 2013 - Submitted EOI.
Apr 21 2013 - Got EOI invite.
May 7 2013 - Lodged Visa application
May 22 2013 - CO allocated, team 33 brisbane
June 12 2013 - Submitted SG PCC...back to waiting game.
June 20 2013 - Visa Granted
Posts: 333Member
Joined: Jan 07, 2013
Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
YEAR 2012 - Collated all required documents and RPL
Jan. 06, 2013 - ACS (RPL) Submitted
Feb. 02, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC)
Feb. 15, 2013 - L-8.0 R-7.0 S-6.5 W-6.0 (Charge to experience)
Mar. 14, 2013 - ACS Stage 4 - In Progress
Mar. 15, 2013 - ACS Suitable 9+ Years Work Experience
Apr. 06, 2013 - IELTS Exam 2 (IDP)
Apr. 19, 2013 - L-8.5 R-7.0 S-7.5 W-7.5
Apr. 19, 2013 - EOI 190 & VIC SS Submitted
Apr. 24, 2013 - VIC SS Acknowledgement Received
May 03, 2013 - Updated EOI, Submitted 189 with 65 points
May 06, 2013 - Received DIAC invite
June 06, 2013 - Lodged VISA 189
Aug. 03 2013 - Medicals Done @NHSI
Aug. 06 2013 - CO Allocated, Adelaide Team 6
Aug. 06 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Aug. 08 2013 - Uploaded ITRs, payslips & Form 80
Aug, 14 2013 - Daughter's Medical referred to MOC
Sep. 18 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!! IED Aug. 2014
Nov. 12 2013 - MNL - MEL via PAL
Jan. 14 2014 - Job Offer
Jan. 20 2014 - First day of work!
Posts: 206Member
Joined: May 03, 2013
Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 457) - Sydney, NSW
21 Feb 2013 - Applied for Jobs (www.seek.com.au & www.linkedin.com)
28 Feb 2013 - Initial Interview (Skype)
14 Mar 2013 - Final Interview (Skype)
05 Apr 2013 - Job Offer
12 Apr 2013 - Accepted the Job
18 Apr 2013 - Signed Employment Contract
26 Apr 2013 - Lodged 457 Visa Application (e457 Employer-Sponsored Visa)
26 Apr 2013 - Processing Commenced 457 Business Nomination (ANZSCO 131112)
16 May 2013 - Nomination Approved (Australian Institute of Management - AIM)
21 May 2013 - Processing Commenced 457 Visa Application
21 May 2013 - Health Requirements Outstanding (Chest X-Ray Report Required)
25 May 2013 - Heath Requirements Finalised
12 June 2013 - Application Being Processed Further
14 June 2013 - 457 Visa Approved (Praise be to God)
26 July 2013 - Arrival in Brisbane, QLD
29 July 2013 - First Day of Work
28 June 2014 - Relocated to Sydney, NSW
...
Jesus is the greatest gift that you can give to someone. - Archbishop William Goh
He who sings well prays twice. - St. Augustine
Posts: 54Member
Joined: Oct 20, 2012
Occupation: Software Engineer
Jan 12 2013 - took IELTS
Jan 25 2013 - IELTS results - band 7
Jan 26 2013 - Lodged docs to ACS
Apr 2 2013 - ACS responded and told me to take the RPL route.
Apr 10 2013 - Submitted my RPL form to ACS.
Apr 11 2013 - Got my ACS positive assessment.
Apr 11 2013 - Submitted EOI.
Apr 21 2013 - Got EOI invite.
May 7 2013 - Lodged Visa application
May 22 2013 - CO allocated, team 33 brisbane
June 12 2013 - Submitted SG PCC...back to waiting game.
June 20 2013 - Visa Granted
Posts: 176Member
Joined: Mar 18, 2012
SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER Anzsco Code 241411 = May 12, 2012 - IELTS Exam / May 25, 2012 - IELTS result -PASSED / Sept. 18, 2012 - Submitted Skills Assessment @ AITSL / Sept. 20, 2012 - Acknowledgment from AITSL /Dec. 11, 2012 - AITSL Result - Assessment Completed / Dec. 27, 2012 - AITSL Certificate received = SUITABLE or POSITIVE ASSESSMENT / Jan. 04, 2013 - Created EOI with 70 pts. / Jan.07, 2013 - Invited by DIAC for VISA 189 (First EOI) / March 13, 2013 - Created EOI with 65 pts. /March 18, 2013- Invited by DIAC for VISA 189 (Second EOI) Thank GOD for another chance ;-)
May 02, 2013 - Lodged Visa 189 - finally
May 03, 2013 - PCC uploaded
May 16, 2013 - Completed Med. Exam @ St. Luke's
May 18, 2013 - Allocated CO - Team 31 GSM Brisbane, CO VL
May 25, 2013- Submitted Form 80 and other docs requested
May 28, 2013 - St. Luke's uploaded our med. results
June 12, 2013 - Submitted Form 815 (requested, June 10)
June 13, 2013 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord!)
Sept. 11, 2013 - See yah Melbourne, Australia
"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. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you." - Jeremiah 29:11-12
Posts: 176Member
Joined: Mar 18, 2012
SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER Anzsco Code 241411 = May 12, 2012 - IELTS Exam / May 25, 2012 - IELTS result -PASSED / Sept. 18, 2012 - Submitted Skills Assessment @ AITSL / Sept. 20, 2012 - Acknowledgment from AITSL /Dec. 11, 2012 - AITSL Result - Assessment Completed / Dec. 27, 2012 - AITSL Certificate received = SUITABLE or POSITIVE ASSESSMENT / Jan. 04, 2013 - Created EOI with 70 pts. / Jan.07, 2013 - Invited by DIAC for VISA 189 (First EOI) / March 13, 2013 - Created EOI with 65 pts. /March 18, 2013- Invited by DIAC for VISA 189 (Second EOI) Thank GOD for another chance ;-)
May 02, 2013 - Lodged Visa 189 - finally
May 03, 2013 - PCC uploaded
May 16, 2013 - Completed Med. Exam @ St. Luke's
May 18, 2013 - Allocated CO - Team 31 GSM Brisbane, CO VL
May 25, 2013- Submitted Form 80 and other docs requested
May 28, 2013 - St. Luke's uploaded our med. results
June 12, 2013 - Submitted Form 815 (requested, June 10)
June 13, 2013 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord!)
Sept. 11, 2013 - See yah Melbourne, Australia
"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. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you." - Jeremiah 29:11-12
Posts: 527Member
Joined: May 15, 2013
ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
Posts: 167Member
Joined: Apr 24, 2013
Happy for those who made it too to the finish/start line! woot woot!
sana makasabit din kami sa June! ike-claim pa lang namin yung police clearance namin. ahahahay nakakaburyong...
Posts: 527Member
Joined: May 15, 2013
ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
Posts: 877Member
Joined: Mar 16, 2011
November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014
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: 758Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2013
june 03 = @peach17 and @jaimeph
june 05 = ME!!!! and @franz25
june 13 = @ianne27 and @engr_maylene052581
june 14 = @RodGanteJr
june 19 = @jengrata
june 20 = @MissMimicakes and @tin0712
??? = @JaCQU3 @Nutellagirl
... and still counting... di pa tapos ang JUNE!!...yipeeee!!!
CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
Posts: 722Member
Joined: Sep 14, 2012
Systems Administrator (ANZSCO: 262113)
October 12, 2012: IELTS Speaking (BC)
October 13, 2012: IETLS L/R/W
October 26, 2012: IELTS Results L/R: 7.0 S/W: 6.5 OB: 7.0
October 27, 2012: Lodged ACS
October 30, 2012: Stage 4 ACS
Novemb 29, 2012: ACS Suitable (Thank you Lord!)
Novemb 30, 2012: EOI and Submit NSW application via Fedex
February19, 2013: NSW Ack letter received (Salamat po Lord!)
April 29, 2013 : NSW SS approval
April 30, 2013 : Invitation from SkillSelect
May 03, 2013 : Lodge application including my mom
May 06, 2013 : Medicals done at St. Lukes
May 15, 2013 : My med result was uploaded
May 23, 2013 : NBI clearance uploaded
May 28, 2013 : Nanay's medical uploaded
Thank you Lord sa maraming blessings. Kayo na po ang bahala sa next journey namin ni nanay.
Jun 14, 2013 - Oct 08, 2013: Almost saying Goodbye AU... But keep pushing and believing...
Oct 09, 3013 : Golden email from CO
Oct 30, 2013 : VISA GRANT with nanay
In HIS name nothing is impossible! Thank you Lord!
Posts: 380Member
Joined: May 07, 2013
Destination: Darwin
School: CDU(Jul 15, 2013 intake) up to Aug 5, 2013
July 23 - grant, July 24 - email received with grant attached
SOME HELPFUL LINKS(MOUSE OVER TO SEE TITLE)
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
If He gets you to it, He'll get you through it...
Posts: 104Member
Joined: Dec 23, 2012
June 5 2013 Lodged my Application thru IDP Manila
June 11 2013 Received Acknowledgement Letter and Medical Info from Embassy
June 13 2013 Medical NHSI
June 19 2013 NHSI forwarded to Embassy
June 24 2013 Visa Granted
"Thank you Lord"