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• cholle Sydney
  Posts: 403Member
  Joined: Nov 21, 2013

  July 2014

  Sa Speaking ko at ng partner ko (he also got 9) para lang kaming nakikipagkwentuhan dun sa examiner. You kinda have to make it look like you're somewhat enjoying talking about the topic, because then you would appear more confident. I-build up niyo yan dun sa preliminary questions, pero wag naman sobra sobra to the point na mukhang FC kayo hehe. Yung tamang chika mode lang. Yun naman kase ang tinitignan nila eh, kung yung conversational speaking niyo is good enough. Yung sa akin hindi nga completely formal english eh, may mga "hmm" at "umm" rin ako. Naubusan kase ako ng sasabihin dun sa long topic. Pero di ako mukhang kabado and it helped.

  Occupation: Other Spatial Scientist (ANZSCO Code 232214)
  30 Nov 2013 - IELTS Academic R8.5 W8 L8.5 S9 / Overall 8.5
  10 Feb 2014 - Skills Assessment (VETASSESS)
  23 May 2014 - VETASSESS Outcome: Positive
  27 May 2014 - EOI (70 points)
  9 Jun 2014 - Visa invitation received, application lodged (SI189)
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  20 Oct 2014 - Job offer
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  8 Jul 2019: Test invite
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• fyi_12 Sydney
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  July 2014 edited July 2014

  do you write all caps sa writing exam? I followed yun mga sample ni ieltsryan on how to write pero 6.5 pa din. nagtataka lang ako kase sa speaking naka 8 pa ako to think na parang mas confident ako sa writing ko. listening and reading 8/8.5 din. ang saklap lang ang naisip ko lang is baka may minus score pag all caps ang sulat.

  BS ECE. Section 2 School. 8.5 Years overall IT experience.

  10/08/2015 : Started job hunting.
  06/08/2015 : Moved to Sydney.
  14/04/2015 : Visa Approved.
  20/12/2014 : Lodged Visa.
  26/10/2014 : Invited Visa 189.
  07/10/2014 : Submitted EOI - 60 points.
  20/09/2014 : IELTS IDP Makati (L,R,W,S - 8.5, 8, 7, 7)
  04/11/2013 : ACS Suitable (3 years skilled) + AQF Bachelor Major in Computing.
  26/07/2013 : ACS Skills Assessment (ANZSCO 261311)
• cholle Sydney
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  July 2014 edited July 2014

  @fyi_12 kami ni partner hindi all caps. 7.5 nakuha nya. Sayang nga, check mo sa mga online tips kung recommended nga na hindi all caps sa writing.

  Occupation: Other Spatial Scientist (ANZSCO Code 232214)
  30 Nov 2013 - IELTS Academic R8.5 W8 L8.5 S9 / Overall 8.5
  10 Feb 2014 - Skills Assessment (VETASSESS)
  23 May 2014 - VETASSESS Outcome: Positive
  27 May 2014 - EOI (70 points)
  9 Jun 2014 - Visa invitation received, application lodged (SI189)
  2 Jul 2014 - CO allocation
  6 Aug 2014 - Visa granted (IED 4 Jul 2015)
  11 Oct 2014 - Moved to Sydney
  20 Oct 2014 - Job offer
  29 Oct 2014 - Start of work
  17-26 Dec 2014 - Dog at Sydney quarantine
  24 Dec 2014 - Partner's initial entry (Maligayang Pasko!)
  16 May 2017 - Purchase first property
  17 Oct 2018 - Citizenship application lodged (Council: City of Sydney)
  8 Jul 2019: Test invite
  20 Aug 2019: Test: (originally 20/9/19)
  21 Aug 2019: Citizenship Approved
  31 October 2019: Citizenship Ceremony 🇦🇺
• imeetr Quezon City
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  Joined: Mar 16, 2013

  July 2014 edited July 2014

  @fyi_12 go for a remark, if you're confident with your essay. Sis-in-law ko same scores din sa yo. from 6.5 naging 8 after nya mag pa remark. All caps doesn't affect your scores. Here's the link to your question==> http://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/teach-ielts/ielts-teaching-faq#Does it matter if my students write their answers in upper case (capitals) rather than lower case
  
  

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  Oct. 26, 2013- Schedule of IELTS (Academic module)
  Nov. 8, 2013 -IELTS Results L,R,W,S- 7.0 OBS-7.0 ( need to retake, I need to get 7.5 OBS with no lower than band 7 in any
  sub-tests.)
  May 10, 2014 (IELTS 2nd try) L,R,W-7,S-7.5 OBS-7 (failed again)

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• heyits7me_mags Imus City
  Posts: 599Member
  Joined: Jan 13, 2011

  July 2014

  @BeBBang, congratulations! sa IELTS sis. Anong OBS ka, I've read few pages fr. here tapos kna mag take kaya pala eyeing for SS kna. Medyo worried Lang sana Hindi magtagal dito SI hubby Kasi nagko close ang mga SS by state tapos depende pa sa nominated occupation. Ni suggest ko na kay hubby review sa other occupation Para sure na may ma aplayan SS pro parang Hindi sya determined. Sana Hindi kmi ma late sa NSW SS.

  05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
  12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
  12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
  03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
  05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
  05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
  07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
  - Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
  - Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
• heisenberg Singapore
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  Joined: Mar 17, 2014

  July 2014

  Hi, may mga tga SG ba dito na nagtake ng exam kanina (July 5)? can ask if ano po mga tinanong sa writing at speaking? Thanks

  25 March 2014 - ACS Assessment via RPL. Result: Suitable (261111- ICT Business Analyst)
  30 May 2014 - Applied to VETASSESS for assessment of qualifications (BS Accountancy).
  20 June 2014 - IELTS results: L8,R7.5,W7.5,S7
  25 June 2014 - Applied for VIC SS. Have to wait 12 weeks :-[
  09 July 2014 -VETASSESS Result: Comparable to AU Bachelor degree...yahoo!!
  10 July 2014 - To retake IELTS (subok ulit for all 8)
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• fyi_12 Sydney
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  Joined: May 31, 2013

  July 2014

  @fyi_12 go for a remark, if you're confident with your essay. Sis-in-law ko same scores din sa yo. from 6.5 naging 8 after nya mag pa remark. All caps doesn't affect your scores. Here's the link to your question==> http://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/teach-ielts/ielts-teaching-faq#Does it matter if my students write their answers in upper case (capitals) rather than lower case
  
  

  thanks for this, parang ayaw ko pa remark kase I read somewhere na kapag ang scores mo may difference ng 2 marks (e.g. 6.5 lowest then highest is 8.5) most probably may nag recheck na nun answer sheet mo and mababa na chance for change score. sayang din kalahati na ng ielts test yun fee. kakapanghinayang lang talaga baka hindi ko na maul it yun 8 sa speaking.
  

  BS ECE. Section 2 School. 8.5 Years overall IT experience.

  10/08/2015 : Started job hunting.
  06/08/2015 : Moved to Sydney.
  14/04/2015 : Visa Approved.
  20/12/2014 : Lodged Visa.
  26/10/2014 : Invited Visa 189.
  07/10/2014 : Submitted EOI - 60 points.
  20/09/2014 : IELTS IDP Makati (L,R,W,S - 8.5, 8, 7, 7)
  04/11/2013 : ACS Suitable (3 years skilled) + AQF Bachelor Major in Computing.
  26/07/2013 : ACS Skills Assessment (ANZSCO 261311)
• persephone30 Los Angeles
  Posts: 162Member
  Joined: Jan 21, 2014

  July 2014

  @fyi_12 Ganun din po sinabi sakin ng pinay na taga IDP Manila nung pumunta ako sa IDP SG para iparemark first IELTS score ko.. Sabi nya usually na recheck na daw yun kasi malaki diff ng highest to lowest and malabo na mag change ang score. I didnt expect na ma change kasi di ko na proof read writing ko so di ako ganun ka confident sa essay ko but I took the risk kasi you'll never know unless you try di ba?! As long as di mo natanggap yung final result there is still chance na ma change.So ayun po positive ang remarking...from 6.5 naging 7. But then nasa sa inyo po yun if you're willing to risk it

  Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  Jan. 2014 - Decided to finally pursue AU Immigration
  Feb. 9, 2014 - Applied for ACS Assessment
  Mar.15, 2014 - Took IELTS Exam @IDP
  Mar. 28, 2014 - IELTS Score: L:8.5; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:6.5
  Apr. 2, 2014 - Applied for remarking
  Apr. 16, 2014 - ACS result suitable
  May 17, 2014 - Retake IELTS @IDP
  May 30, 2014 - IELTS Score: L:8.0; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:7.0
  June 10, 2014 - IELTS Remarking successful! (New IELTS Score: L:8.5; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:7.0)
  June 14, 2014 - Submitted EOI & VIC SS
  June 17, 2014 - updated EOI to uncheck Visa 189 and include Mom as dependent; VIC confirmed Mom is added as dependent.
  Oct. 06,2014 - VIC SS Successful; Invited for Visa 190. Submitted My Health Declaration
  Oct. 15, 2014 - Mom & Baby Medicals @ Cebu Doctor's
  Nov. 11, 2014 - My Medical done at Point Medical
  Nov. 20, 2014 - Requested NBI again via Ms. Sandra
  Nov. 21, 2014 - Lodged Visa 190
  Nov. 25, 2014 - Requested SG PCC
  Dec. 03, 2014 - Received NBI Clearance
  Dec. 04, 2014 - emailed VIC of TRN and status of application
  Dec. 05, 2014 - Collected SG PCC
  Jan. 06, 2015 - Direct Grant! Thank you God!!! GSM Brisbane - Team 33 (IED: Oct 21, 2015)
• fyi_12 Sydney
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  Joined: May 31, 2013

  July 2014

  @persephone30 wow congrats. hehe naguguluhan na talaga ako kase pang 2nd take ko na ng ielts yun, yun una nasa sig ko results 6.5 writing, applied for remarking pero score didn't change. nag retake ako and the result was still 6.5 sa writing kahit I think nag improve naman ako hahaha. parang kahit kalahating point wala man lang nadagdag/walang improvement sa score although malayo na gun style ng writing ko sa first take sa 2nd take...kaka discourage tuloy hahaha pag isipan ko if I'll opt for a remarking..again. thanks sa feedback ha..ito na lang kase kulang ko para makapag EOI na ako. lusot sa butas ng karayom.

  BS ECE. Section 2 School. 8.5 Years overall IT experience.

  10/08/2015 : Started job hunting.
  06/08/2015 : Moved to Sydney.
  14/04/2015 : Visa Approved.
  20/12/2014 : Lodged Visa.
  26/10/2014 : Invited Visa 189.
  07/10/2014 : Submitted EOI - 60 points.
  20/09/2014 : IELTS IDP Makati (L,R,W,S - 8.5, 8, 7, 7)
  04/11/2013 : ACS Suitable (3 years skilled) + AQF Bachelor Major in Computing.
  26/07/2013 : ACS Skills Assessment (ANZSCO 261311)
• redvelvet Sydney
  Posts: 22Member
  Joined: May 28, 2014

  July 2014

  @lexxus, writing the answers all caps for the reading (as well as listening) test will be safer especially if you can't distinguish if the answer is a common or proper noun. and yes, you need to write your answers legibly and distinctly because the spelling matters. in the writing test though, all caps is a NO-NO.
• harveypogz Davao City
  Posts: 3Member
  Joined: Nov 20, 2013

  July 2014

  @BeBBang hi po congrats! Pwede po ba makahingi ng materials and tips?
• BoyPintados Sydney
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  July 2014

  @lexxus exactly dude, least expected yun ang mataas ang score, hehe. i agree! anyway sa Reading, safest way is to copy the capitalization from the text or as seen in the text; second, wrong spelling wrong sila sa reading, but since this is subjective, yung mga a na parang o at n na parang h depends upon the judgment of the checkers, pero i don't think they're going to mark it wrong kahit na obvious naman na you got the word right, for example: you wrote Past Office instead of Post Office, but if it's really ambiguous then you might lose points for this, better to write slowly and surely. gudlak kapatid! ;-)

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  19.JUL.2013___Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia (EA) via DHL
  16.OCT.2013___Received Notice of Shortcoming (EA) via email
  21.OCT.2013___Responded to EA via email
  26.NOV.2013___Received Positive Assessment Result from EA via snail mail dated 11.Nov.2013 (Praise Jah!)
  03.FEB.2014___EOI Submitted Online [60 points only]
  28.APR.2014___Received Invitation to Lodge Skilled-Independent Permanent Visa Application (Praise Jah!)
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  12.JUL.2014___Frontloaded Form 80
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• persephone30 Los Angeles
  Posts: 162Member
  Joined: Jan 21, 2014

  July 2014

  @fyi_12 Good luck po! Balak ko rin nga sana pa remark yung 2nd IELTS score ko baka magkahimala at maging 8 ang S/W...lol

  Computer Network and Systems Engineer
  Jan. 2014 - Decided to finally pursue AU Immigration
  Feb. 9, 2014 - Applied for ACS Assessment
  Mar.15, 2014 - Took IELTS Exam @IDP
  Mar. 28, 2014 - IELTS Score: L:8.5; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:6.5
  Apr. 2, 2014 - Applied for remarking
  Apr. 16, 2014 - ACS result suitable
  May 17, 2014 - Retake IELTS @IDP
  May 30, 2014 - IELTS Score: L:8.0; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:7.0
  June 10, 2014 - IELTS Remarking successful! (New IELTS Score: L:8.5; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:7.0)
  June 14, 2014 - Submitted EOI & VIC SS
  June 17, 2014 - updated EOI to uncheck Visa 189 and include Mom as dependent; VIC confirmed Mom is added as dependent.
  Oct. 06,2014 - VIC SS Successful; Invited for Visa 190. Submitted My Health Declaration
  Oct. 15, 2014 - Mom & Baby Medicals @ Cebu Doctor's
  Nov. 11, 2014 - My Medical done at Point Medical
  Nov. 20, 2014 - Requested NBI again via Ms. Sandra
  Nov. 21, 2014 - Lodged Visa 190
  Nov. 25, 2014 - Requested SG PCC
  Dec. 03, 2014 - Received NBI Clearance
  Dec. 04, 2014 - emailed VIC of TRN and status of application
  Dec. 05, 2014 - Collected SG PCC
  Jan. 06, 2015 - Direct Grant! Thank you God!!! GSM Brisbane - Team 33 (IED: Oct 21, 2015)
• gmad06 Melbourne
  Posts: 490Member
  Joined: Aug 21, 2012

  July 2014

  @fyi_12 go for a remark, if you're confident with your essay. Sis-in-law ko same scores din sa yo. from 6.5 naging 8 after nya mag pa remark. All caps doesn't affect your scores. Here's the link to your question==> http://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/teach-ielts/ielts-teaching-faq#Does it matter if my students write their answers in upper case (capitals) rather than lower case
  
  

  thanks for this, parang ayaw ko pa remark kase I read somewhere na kapag ang scores mo may difference ng 2 marks (e.g. 6.5 lowest then highest is 8.5) most probably may nag recheck na nun answer sheet mo and mababa na chance for change score. sayang din kalahati na ng ielts test yun fee. kakapanghinayang lang talaga baka hindi ko na maul it yun 8 sa speaking.
  

  at least I could attest that this is untrue for all cases..I had my scores reviewed and got a successful result. Highest was 9.0 and lowest was 6.5..
  
  I suggest that if you really are confident that your work was 7.0 or above..go for remarking.
  
  

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  11-11-2013 lodged visa application
  11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
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• BeBBang Mandaluyong
  Posts: 170Member
  Joined: Nov 13, 2013

  July 2014

  @heyits7me_mags hi sis, di ko alam kung nag-reply na ba ako sayo. OBS 7.5 po ako. Ask your hubby to conquer IELTS na. sayang oras

  Waiting for God's perfect timing....
• BeBBang Mandaluyong
  Posts: 170Member
  Joined: Nov 13, 2013

  July 2014

  @harveypogz salamat po. materials? Cambridge 8 & 9 lang po ang ginamit kong reviewer. tips? as much as possible, allot an hour every night for your review po. from there, malalaman mo kung saan ka dapat mag-focus na area.

  Waiting for God's perfect timing....
• heyits7me_mags Imus City
  Posts: 599Member
  Joined: Jan 13, 2011

  July 2014

  @BeBBang, now lang ikaw nag replu sis. Honga eh, me trangkaso si hubby, sis kaya haws muna sya hindi pumunta ng work. Hindi mapwersa basta pag humupa trangkaso umpisahan nya. Ah okey 7.5 wow! hmmm. kelangan nga ng miracle para maka 8.0 posible kaya yun sa amin? bahala na si Lord! basta side nya mag review sya. [-O<

  05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
  12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
  12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
  03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
  05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
  05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
  07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
  - Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
  - Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
• heyits7me_mags Imus City
  Posts: 599Member
  Joined: Jan 13, 2011

  July 2014

  Pina join ko nga pala dito si hubby sa forum sya po si jamescollin

  05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
  12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
  12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
  03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
  05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
  05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
  07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
  - Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
  - Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
• BeBBang Mandaluyong
  Posts: 170Member
  Joined: Nov 13, 2013

  July 2014

  @heyits7me_mags Sis kaya yan, taimtimang review lang sabayan mo sya mag-review. mas effective.

  Waiting for God's perfect timing....
• BoyPintados Sydney
  Posts: 629Member
  Joined: Jul 03, 2013

  July 2014

  @jinky25 hello! GT ba or acad ung module na itetake mo? gudlak kapatid! ;-)

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  27.APR.2013___IELTS GT Exam - British Council [Result: 10-Points Eligible]
  19.JUL.2013___Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia (EA) via DHL
  16.OCT.2013___Received Notice of Shortcoming (EA) via email
  21.OCT.2013___Responded to EA via email
  26.NOV.2013___Received Positive Assessment Result from EA via snail mail dated 11.Nov.2013 (Praise Jah!)
  03.FEB.2014___EOI Submitted Online [60 points only]
  28.APR.2014___Received Invitation to Lodge Skilled-Independent Permanent Visa Application (Praise Jah!)
  12.JUN.2014___Lodged Visa Application; Uploaded Required Documents / Frontloaded NBI / Police Clearance / Etc.
  05.JUL.2014___Completed Medical Requirements at Nationwide Health (3-5 working days to DIBP)
  12.JUL.2014___Frontloaded Form 80
  17.JUL.2014___Complete Medical Report Uploaded to DIBP: 'Organise your health examinations' was changed to 'No health examinations are required for this person for this visa subclass based on the information provided to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.' (Praise Jah!)
  06.AUG.2014___CO Allocation (Team 23 GSM Adelaide; CO Initials EO) [55 Days From Lodgement] (Praise Jah!)
  18.AUG.2014___Visa Grant (Golden Email Received from new CO: MD) [67 Days From Lodgement] [IED July2015] (Praise Jah!) GOAL! THANK YOU LORD!

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• heyits7me_mags Imus City
  Posts: 599Member
  Joined: Jan 13, 2011

  July 2014

  Magdilang anghel ka nawa sis @BeBBang.

  05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
  12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
  12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
  03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
  05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
  05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
  07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
  - Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
  - Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
• johnvangie Melbourne
  Posts: 686Member
  Joined: Oct 14, 2013

  July 2014

  @BeBBang Tama sis, napaka effective nung sinu suportahan si spouse sa pag achieve ng target IELTS band score... Lahat ng review materials ako ang nag re ready, tapos ako din initially mag check ng Writing before namin ipa check sa agent. Sinasabayan ko din sa pag sagot para ma experience yun hirap kasi kun di ako naki sit in sa review nya, di ko kasi maisip na di pala ganun kadali ang IELTS... Need talaga ng mataimtimang review sabi mo nga :-)

  Nominated Occupation : Production or Plant Engineer 233513
  12/15/13 - IELTS IDP [ L : 9.0 I R :8.0 I S : 7.5 I W : 6.5 ]
  01/17/14 - Submit CDR to Engineers Australia.
  02/15/14 - IELTS IDP [ L : 9.0 I R :9.0 I S : 7.5 I W : 7.0 ]
  05/29/14 - EA positive assessment as Production or Plant Engineer 233513
  06/02/14 - EA Letter Received. Lodge EOI 65points.
  06/09/14 - Received invitation to lodge Visa 189.
  06/12/14 - Lodge Visa 189. Upload Docs/Form 80.
  07/14/14 - Medicals @ SLEC Global.
  07/15/14 - Upload NBI. (NBI Valid until July 4, 2015).
  07/17/14 - CO Allocated. Team 7 GSM Adelaide ( CO : LM )
  07/21/14 - VISA GRANT! Thank You Lord! IED : 07/04/15
  02/06/15 - Hubby in Melbourne (Jobhunting)
  03/27/15 - Me and my son in Melbourne
  04/07/15 - Hubby 1st day of job
  08/24/15 - My 1st day in BP, Thank you Lord God Jesus!

  Enjoying the wonderful life in Oz, abundant blessings indeed :-)
• heyits7me_mags Imus City
  Posts: 599Member
  Joined: Jan 13, 2011

  July 2014

  Gayahin ko rin kayo, hehehe. Tulungan ko rin hubby.

  05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
  12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
  12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
  03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
  05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
  05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
  07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
  - Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
  - Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
• domainer1925 Quezon City
  Posts: 13Member
  Joined: Jul 07, 2014

  July 2014

  Hi Guys, just sign up today dito sa FORUM after we have decided with my Girlfriend to give it a try to apply for AUS PR application. As for a start, all we know that 1st thing 1st is to pass IELTS. We're targeting atleast Band 7 but off course it's better kung mataas pa dun.
  
  Appreciate if someone can send me their IELTS reviewer. Planning to take the test this coming AUGUST here in SG.
  
  Here is my email: [email protected].
  
  Thanks in advance
• BoyPintados Sydney
  Posts: 629Member
  Joined: Jul 03, 2013

  July 2014

  @domainer1925 will send you some stuff in a while... gudlak sa inyo! ;-)

  Visa 189/190 Tracker (Please click and key in your updates): http://goo.gl/HdIYoG

  ANZSCO 233111 Chemical Engineer [Visa 189]

  27.APR.2013___IELTS GT Exam - British Council [Result: 10-Points Eligible]
  19.JUL.2013___Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia (EA) via DHL
  16.OCT.2013___Received Notice of Shortcoming (EA) via email
  21.OCT.2013___Responded to EA via email
  26.NOV.2013___Received Positive Assessment Result from EA via snail mail dated 11.Nov.2013 (Praise Jah!)
  03.FEB.2014___EOI Submitted Online [60 points only]
  28.APR.2014___Received Invitation to Lodge Skilled-Independent Permanent Visa Application (Praise Jah!)
  12.JUN.2014___Lodged Visa Application; Uploaded Required Documents / Frontloaded NBI / Police Clearance / Etc.
  05.JUL.2014___Completed Medical Requirements at Nationwide Health (3-5 working days to DIBP)
  12.JUL.2014___Frontloaded Form 80
  17.JUL.2014___Complete Medical Report Uploaded to DIBP: 'Organise your health examinations' was changed to 'No health examinations are required for this person for this visa subclass based on the information provided to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.' (Praise Jah!)
  06.AUG.2014___CO Allocation (Team 23 GSM Adelaide; CO Initials EO) [55 Days From Lodgement] (Praise Jah!)
  18.AUG.2014___Visa Grant (Golden Email Received from new CO: MD) [67 Days From Lodgement] [IED July2015] (Praise Jah!) GOAL! THANK YOU LORD!

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  |Padayon| Keep a stronger faith| All is well|
• cnel_26 Kuala Lumpur
  Posts: 181Member
  Joined: Jul 20, 2012

  July 2014

  @pontsiano: Thank you po.
  
  May mga GT Reading examples din po ba kyo na pwede mahingi? Please send it to my email: [email protected]. Salamat po.
• BoyPintados Sydney
  Posts: 629Member
  Joined: Jul 03, 2013

  July 2014

  @cnel_26 when mo balak mag ielts? cge send ko sayo within this week ha yung mga review materials ko, sort out ko muna.. ;-)
  

  Visa 189/190 Tracker (Please click and key in your updates): http://goo.gl/HdIYoG

  ANZSCO 233111 Chemical Engineer [Visa 189]

  27.APR.2013___IELTS GT Exam - British Council [Result: 10-Points Eligible]
  19.JUL.2013___Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia (EA) via DHL
  16.OCT.2013___Received Notice of Shortcoming (EA) via email
  21.OCT.2013___Responded to EA via email
  26.NOV.2013___Received Positive Assessment Result from EA via snail mail dated 11.Nov.2013 (Praise Jah!)
  03.FEB.2014___EOI Submitted Online [60 points only]
  28.APR.2014___Received Invitation to Lodge Skilled-Independent Permanent Visa Application (Praise Jah!)
  12.JUN.2014___Lodged Visa Application; Uploaded Required Documents / Frontloaded NBI / Police Clearance / Etc.
  05.JUL.2014___Completed Medical Requirements at Nationwide Health (3-5 working days to DIBP)
  12.JUL.2014___Frontloaded Form 80
  17.JUL.2014___Complete Medical Report Uploaded to DIBP: 'Organise your health examinations' was changed to 'No health examinations are required for this person for this visa subclass based on the information provided to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.' (Praise Jah!)
  06.AUG.2014___CO Allocation (Team 23 GSM Adelaide; CO Initials EO) [55 Days From Lodgement] (Praise Jah!)
  18.AUG.2014___Visa Grant (Golden Email Received from new CO: MD) [67 Days From Lodgement] [IED July2015] (Praise Jah!) GOAL! THANK YOU LORD!

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  |Padayon| Keep a stronger faith| All is well|
• cnel_26 Kuala Lumpur
  Posts: 181Member
  Joined: Jul 20, 2012

  July 2014

  @pontsiano: This July po sana kaya lang Fully booked na halos mga exam dates. August 2 po ang exam date ko.
• BoyPintados Sydney
  Posts: 629Member
  Joined: Jul 03, 2013

  July 2014

  @cnel_26 Good... e book mo na yung ielts para sure na na walang atrasan... ;-) tapos para may timeline na din! yehey. kaya mo yan! ;-)

  Visa 189/190 Tracker (Please click and key in your updates): http://goo.gl/HdIYoG

  ANZSCO 233111 Chemical Engineer [Visa 189]

  27.APR.2013___IELTS GT Exam - British Council [Result: 10-Points Eligible]
  19.JUL.2013___Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia (EA) via DHL
  16.OCT.2013___Received Notice of Shortcoming (EA) via email
  21.OCT.2013___Responded to EA via email
  26.NOV.2013___Received Positive Assessment Result from EA via snail mail dated 11.Nov.2013 (Praise Jah!)
  03.FEB.2014___EOI Submitted Online [60 points only]
  28.APR.2014___Received Invitation to Lodge Skilled-Independent Permanent Visa Application (Praise Jah!)
  12.JUN.2014___Lodged Visa Application; Uploaded Required Documents / Frontloaded NBI / Police Clearance / Etc.
  05.JUL.2014___Completed Medical Requirements at Nationwide Health (3-5 working days to DIBP)
  12.JUL.2014___Frontloaded Form 80
  17.JUL.2014___Complete Medical Report Uploaded to DIBP: 'Organise your health examinations' was changed to 'No health examinations are required for this person for this visa subclass based on the information provided to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.' (Praise Jah!)
  06.AUG.2014___CO Allocation (Team 23 GSM Adelaide; CO Initials EO) [55 Days From Lodgement] (Praise Jah!)
  18.AUG.2014___Visa Grant (Golden Email Received from new CO: MD) [67 Days From Lodgement] [IED July2015] (Praise Jah!) GOAL! THANK YOU LORD!

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  |Padayon| Keep a stronger faith| All is well|
• jinky25 Quezon City
  Posts: 15Member
  Joined: Mar 25, 2014

  July 2014

  Hi po gt po. Kaso 8 po need ko band score.