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

  July 2014

  @key_ren Hi! Pwedeng by mail ang FBI. Pero kelangan mo magpafingerprint card sa local police. Saan ka ba based now? If Pinas, sa Crame daw. If Sg, sa Cantonment. Nasa FBI website yung forms. Send mo via DHL para mabilis. Medyo matagal waiting time nyan. Nagrequest kami noong first week of June, ngayon ang update in the process of mailing out daw. Mga 6-8 weeks sya. Yan na lang rin hinihintay ko eh.

  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 🇦🇺
• key_ren Sydney
  Posts: 80Member
  Joined: Mar 18, 2014

  July 2014

  @cholle thanks sis! Pinas ako now.
  San mo ipina mail yung sayo? Thinking of mailing it sa US address, pero baka ganun din ang delivery time ng PCC. Thanks ulit sis

  27 Jul 2013 - IELTS Exam
  09 Aug 2013 - IELTS Result - (L7.5, R8.5, W7, S7 = OBS 7.5)
  23 Nov 2013 - Submitted ACS Assessment
  14 Feb 2014 - ACS Assessment Result received- Positive
  11 Apr 2014 - Submitted Review for my ACS, added work experience
  23 Apr 2014 - ACS Assessment Result received - Positive
  24 Apr 2014 - EOI submitted (65 points)
  26 May 2014 - Invited to apply for Visa SC 189
  01 June 2014 - Lodged Visa SC 189
  13 June 2014 - NBI Clearance uploaded
  24 June 2014 - Allocated CO (GSM Adelaide Team 07)
  30 June 2014 - Medical Exam at SLEC BGC
  16 July 2014 - CO requested for FBI PCC
  27 Aug 2014 - Uploaded FBI PCC
  4 Sept 2014 - Visa Grant! IED: 9 June 2015
• cholle Sydney
  Posts: 403Member
  Joined: Nov 21, 2013

  July 2014

  @key_ren sa Sg address namin pina-mail, baka kaya medyo matagal. Mas mabilis nga raw pag sa US address, so kung may kakilala ka dun mo na lang ipa-send tapos i-scan na lang nila for you.

  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 🇦🇺
• alexia02 Sydney
  Posts: 79Member
  Joined: May 24, 2014

  July 2014

  @johnvangie Wow sis may CO na kayo! Lapit na yan... Pending pa Sg COC ko..... Hintay hintay kay CO... God bless...

  Nov 2013: registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
  5 Apr 2014: IELTS
  20 May 2014: positive skills assessment with ANMAC(nurse)
  22 May 2014: EOI
  26 May 2014: Invitation to apply
  26 Jun 2014:lodged application (with hubby + 2 kids)
  30 Jun 2014: uploaded documents
  05 July 2014: uploaded NBI
  08 July 2014: uploaded Ireland Police Certificate
  10 July 2014: kiddos done their medical checks @ Baguio Clinic
  16 July 2014: done medicals @ Mater Private Hospital
  06 Aug 2014: Application for Sg COC sent via DHL
  03 Sept 2014: CO allocation (team 32 GSM Brisbane)
  08 Sept 2014: Singapore COC received
  23 Sept 2014: Grant received....Thank you Lord...
  02 July 2015: IED
• johnvangie Melbourne
  Posts: 686Member
  Joined: Oct 14, 2013

  July 2014

  @johnvangie daymate! update mo na dito sa googledoc, congrats!!!:
  
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit?pli=1#gid=0

  NBI ang request ng CO, na upload na nun July 15, so niresend na lang sa email un NBI namin ni hubby. Thanks! Sa monday may CO ka na din mate :-)

  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 :-)
• johnvangie Melbourne
  Posts: 686Member
  Joined: Oct 14, 2013

  July 2014

  @mistakenidentity thanks! Nakapag lodge ka na pala ng EOI, lapit na din yun sa yo :-) God bless!

  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 :-)
• johnvangie Melbourne
  Posts: 686Member
  Joined: Oct 14, 2013

  July 2014

  @johnvangie Wow sis may CO na kayo! Lapit na yan... Pending pa Sg COC ko..... Hintay hintay kay CO... God bless...

  @alexia02. Thanks sis, malapit na din ang finish line mo. Hope to see you in Oz ha. Melbourne ba target state nyo? God bless.

  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 :-)
• key_ren Sydney
  Posts: 80Member
  Joined: Mar 18, 2014

  July 2014

  @cholle thanks sis! Yup, sa US address namin pina-mail result/clearance sana mabilis nga. Fingerprint also sa Crame mabilis lang I will post the complete process sa right thread pag successful na namin nakuha yung US PCC, for other member's reference.

  27 Jul 2013 - IELTS Exam
  09 Aug 2013 - IELTS Result - (L7.5, R8.5, W7, S7 = OBS 7.5)
  23 Nov 2013 - Submitted ACS Assessment
  14 Feb 2014 - ACS Assessment Result received- Positive
  11 Apr 2014 - Submitted Review for my ACS, added work experience
  23 Apr 2014 - ACS Assessment Result received - Positive
  24 Apr 2014 - EOI submitted (65 points)
  26 May 2014 - Invited to apply for Visa SC 189
  01 June 2014 - Lodged Visa SC 189
  13 June 2014 - NBI Clearance uploaded
  24 June 2014 - Allocated CO (GSM Adelaide Team 07)
  30 June 2014 - Medical Exam at SLEC BGC
  16 July 2014 - CO requested for FBI PCC
  27 Aug 2014 - Uploaded FBI PCC
  4 Sept 2014 - Visa Grant! IED: 9 June 2015
• netzkeenet Sydney
  Posts: 448Member
  Joined: Mar 30, 2014

  July 2014

  guys ano po ba etong client number or file number? eto po ba yung transaction reference number? nag fill up po kasi ako ng form 1023 and nakalagay client or file number if known. di ko sure kung ano po ito

  26.05.12 - IELTS Academic (L-8.5, R-7, S-7, W-7, OBS-7.5)
  31.05.13 to 25.08.13 - Bridging Program for Nurses
  04.09.13 - Registered with AHPRA
  12.12.13 - Lodged Skills assessment ANMAC
  17.03.14 - Positive skills assessment (Registered Nurse: Medical)
  29.03.14 - Lodged SS SA and EOI
  07.04.14 - NBI clearance
  01.05.14 - Approved SS SA and Invited to Apply for 190
  02.06.14 - Lodged visa application 190 and uploaded docs
  10.06.14 - Medicals at Nationwide
  15.09.14 - Direct Grant 190 visa (IED: June 10, 2015)
  22.10.14 - Touchdown Adelaide

  ~whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it and it will be yours~
• cholle Sydney
  Posts: 403Member
  Joined: Nov 21, 2013

  July 2014

  @netzkeenet magkakaroon ka ng client / file number pag CO allocated na. Pag wala pa Transaction number lang meron, yung sa ImmiAccount

  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 🇦🇺
• netzkeenet Sydney
  Posts: 448Member
  Joined: Mar 30, 2014

  July 2014

  @cholle sis bakita ko don sa receipt from immigration merong file number hindi ba yun?

  26.05.12 - IELTS Academic (L-8.5, R-7, S-7, W-7, OBS-7.5)
  31.05.13 to 25.08.13 - Bridging Program for Nurses
  04.09.13 - Registered with AHPRA
  12.12.13 - Lodged Skills assessment ANMAC
  17.03.14 - Positive skills assessment (Registered Nurse: Medical)
  29.03.14 - Lodged SS SA and EOI
  07.04.14 - NBI clearance
  01.05.14 - Approved SS SA and Invited to Apply for 190
  02.06.14 - Lodged visa application 190 and uploaded docs
  10.06.14 - Medicals at Nationwide
  15.09.14 - Direct Grant 190 visa (IED: June 10, 2015)
  22.10.14 - Touchdown Adelaide

  ~whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it and it will be yours~
• retake North Ryde
  Posts: 152Member
  Joined: Mar 13, 2014

  July 2014

  @kenshusei - kabayan! Ask ko lang kung na-grant na ang visa mo. Pareho kasi tayo ng job code, June 23 ako nag-lodge.
  
  Chine-check ko lang yung trend kung gaano katagal pag-Software Engineer. Thanks in advance!

  Visa Tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit?pli=1#gid=0

  Visa 189 Application Timeline - Year 2014
  Software Engineer (261313 ) Location: Singapore

  23-Jan - Booked for IELTS exam at British Council SG.
  15-Feb - IELTS Exam Take #1 (Writing Test)
  18-Feb - Requested for Certificate of Employment from my present employer.
  19-Feb - IELTS Exam Take #1 (Speaking Test)
  05-Mar - Received IELTS Take #1 Exam Result = Failed! (L:6 R:8 W:7 S:7.5)
  **Mar-Apr - For 2 months, requested former employers for COE.
  05-Apr - IELTS Take #2 Writing Test.
  10-Apr - IELTS Take #2 Speaking Test.
  14-Apr - Submitted application to Australian Computer Society (ACS).
  16-Apr - Booked for another IELTS (Take #3) at IDP. (Just in case that my Take #2 failed.)
  17-Apr - Received an email from ACS, asking for "Certified True Copies" (CTC) of my documents.
  23-Apr - IELTS Take #3 Speaking @IDP
  24-Apr - IELTS Take #3 Writing @IDP
  25-Apr - Received IELTS Take #2 Result = Good! (L:7 R:7.5 W:8 S:7)
  30-Apr - Uploaded additional docs to my ACS account.
  10-May - Received IELTS Take #3 Result = Bad! Got 6 on Listening, but that's okay as Take#2 is good!
  12-Jun - Received ACS Result (Positive!). Lodged EOI Visa 189 in SkillSelect later that day (65 points)
  13-Jun - Filled-out NBI Online Application.
  17-Jun - Got cedula & Applied for Police Clearance (sa Munisipyo)
  18-Jun - Received Police Clearance. Also got my NBI Clearance that day. (Online Application is indeed helpful!)
  22-Jun - Received Invitation to Lodge Visa 189
  23-Jun - Lodged and Paid for Visa 189.
  25-Jun - Uploaded Documents to immiAccount
  27-Jun - Applied for SG Certificate of Clearance (Acknowledgement Letter lang ng Visa 189 ang dinala ko) / Printed out eMedicalReferral Letter
  7-Jul - Completed Medical Exam at Point Medical, Orchard.
  10-Jul - Point Medical sent medical result to DIBP.
  14-Jul - Frontloaded Form 80.
  18-Jul - Received SG Certificate of Clearance.
  7-Aug - Last Day of Work (SG)
  15-Aug - Flight back to Pinas

  < Spent time with family, relatives & friends before the move >

  3-Sept - CO Allocation (Called DIBP)
  18 -Sept - CO asked for confirmation to deduct 5 points.
  22 -Sept - Visa Grant!
  23 -Sept - Attended CFO-PDOS
  27 -Sept - Flight to Sydney.
  28 -Sept - TouchDown Sydney!

  < 1 month job hunting >

  24 - Oct - Job Offer.
  29 - Oct - First Day at Work!

  25 Dec - Jan 1 = First Christmas and New Year Down Under!
• cholle Sydney
  Posts: 403Member
  Joined: Nov 21, 2013

  July 2014

  @netzkeenet tama, sa receipt pala meron din

  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 🇦🇺
• cgm Melbourne
  Posts: 212Member
  Joined: Dec 12, 2013

  July 2014

  Hi Guys,
  
  I tried to pay for my visa but I am getting this error. Can anybody share their thoughts on this? I am using the credit card of my relative in the US and I am in the Philippines. My relative already informed her bank about this upcoming charge.
  
  Thank you!

  2014_07_20_21_36_02_Make_payment_by_debit_credit_card.png 40.8K

  Resources

  Visa Status Trackers
  + PinoyAU.info - http://bit.ly/1lhRiWc
  + Expat-Forum.com - http://bit.ly/1n9qkjt
  ACS ANZSCO Guide - http://bit.ly/1uNl3Yx
  ANZSCO Search - http://www.anzscosearch.com/261111.php
  - check your occupation code details and state eligibility

  Timeline

  Family of 3 (me, wife and daughter)
  ANZSCO 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Visa 190 VIC

  17 Dec 2013 - Gathered School Docs (TOR, Diploma, Certifications, etc)
  17 Dec 2013 - NBI Clearance (Same Day Release)
  18 Jan 2014 - IELTS Exam #1
  31 Jan 2014 - Submitted ACS Assessment (261111)
  01 Feb 2014 - IELTS Results #1 - (L8, R7.5, W6, S7 = OBS:7)
  06 Feb 2014 - Submitted IELTS Results #1 for Remarking
  15 Mar 2014 - IELTS Exam #2
  23 Mar 2014 - IELTS Results #2 - (L,R 8.5, W7.0, S7.5 = OBS:8) God is good!
  02 Apr 2014 - IELTS Exam #1 Remarking Positive, W6.0 -> W6.5
  04 Apr 2014 - ACS Result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 4+ yrs exp)
  04 Apr 2014 - EOI Submitted (Plan A: 189 60pts, Plan B: 190 VIC 65pts)
  08 Apr 2014 - VIC SS - first contact, provided written statement
  15 May 2014 - Plan C: Submitted New ACS Assessment (135112)
  02 Jul 2014 - Plan C: Received ACS Assessment (135112 ICT Project Manager)
  07 Jul 2014 - VIC SS Invite Received (261111)
  08 Jul 2014 - NBI Renewal (same day release)
  09 Jul 2014 - Medicals
  21 Jul 2014 - Visa lodged (VIC SS)
  21-29 Jul 2014 - Frontload documents
  30 Sep 2014 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord!
  07 Nov 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne! Temporarily staying at a friend
  07 Nov 2014 - Setup Centrelink, Bank Account, & TFN
  10 Nov 2014 - Setup Medicare
  07-25 Nov 2014 - Turista mode
  15 Nov 2014 - Apartment viewing on 4 locations
  16 Nov 2014 - Apartment application submitted
  17 Nov 2014 - Apartment application approved
  17-21 Nov 2014 - 3 TAFE Certifications ni misis sa hospitality
  22 Nov 2014 - Moved to our own apartment
  26 Nov 2014 - Job hunt started (me and wife)
  06 Dec 2014 - I started doing casual work
  12 Dec 2014 - Wife started casual work
  05 Jan 2014 - I started doing IT contract work
  18 Jan 2014 - Wife started working full-time
• cgm Melbourne
  Posts: 212Member
  Joined: Dec 12, 2013

  July 2014

  Ok na pala guys. We just asked the bank to open the transaction for offshore use. Thanks

  Resources

  Visa Status Trackers
  + PinoyAU.info - http://bit.ly/1lhRiWc
  + Expat-Forum.com - http://bit.ly/1n9qkjt
  ACS ANZSCO Guide - http://bit.ly/1uNl3Yx
  ANZSCO Search - http://www.anzscosearch.com/261111.php
  - check your occupation code details and state eligibility

  Timeline

  Family of 3 (me, wife and daughter)
  ANZSCO 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Visa 190 VIC

  17 Dec 2013 - Gathered School Docs (TOR, Diploma, Certifications, etc)
  17 Dec 2013 - NBI Clearance (Same Day Release)
  18 Jan 2014 - IELTS Exam #1
  31 Jan 2014 - Submitted ACS Assessment (261111)
  01 Feb 2014 - IELTS Results #1 - (L8, R7.5, W6, S7 = OBS:7)
  06 Feb 2014 - Submitted IELTS Results #1 for Remarking
  15 Mar 2014 - IELTS Exam #2
  23 Mar 2014 - IELTS Results #2 - (L,R 8.5, W7.0, S7.5 = OBS:8) God is good!
  02 Apr 2014 - IELTS Exam #1 Remarking Positive, W6.0 -> W6.5
  04 Apr 2014 - ACS Result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 4+ yrs exp)
  04 Apr 2014 - EOI Submitted (Plan A: 189 60pts, Plan B: 190 VIC 65pts)
  08 Apr 2014 - VIC SS - first contact, provided written statement
  15 May 2014 - Plan C: Submitted New ACS Assessment (135112)
  02 Jul 2014 - Plan C: Received ACS Assessment (135112 ICT Project Manager)
  07 Jul 2014 - VIC SS Invite Received (261111)
  08 Jul 2014 - NBI Renewal (same day release)
  09 Jul 2014 - Medicals
  21 Jul 2014 - Visa lodged (VIC SS)
  21-29 Jul 2014 - Frontload documents
  30 Sep 2014 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord!
  07 Nov 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne! Temporarily staying at a friend
  07 Nov 2014 - Setup Centrelink, Bank Account, & TFN
  10 Nov 2014 - Setup Medicare
  07-25 Nov 2014 - Turista mode
  15 Nov 2014 - Apartment viewing on 4 locations
  16 Nov 2014 - Apartment application submitted
  17 Nov 2014 - Apartment application approved
  17-21 Nov 2014 - 3 TAFE Certifications ni misis sa hospitality
  22 Nov 2014 - Moved to our own apartment
  26 Nov 2014 - Job hunt started (me and wife)
  06 Dec 2014 - I started doing casual work
  12 Dec 2014 - Wife started casual work
  05 Jan 2014 - I started doing IT contract work
  18 Jan 2014 - Wife started working full-time
• coolit Mandaluyong
  Posts: 49Member
  Joined: Sep 24, 2013

  July 2014

  Congrats may CO ka na @johnvangie lapit na grant nyan

  Nominated Occupation : ANZSCO 231111 (Systems Analyst), Spouse: Developer Programmer
  12-Oct-13 IELTS IDP Makati L-9 R-6.5 W-8 S-7 OBS-7.5
  Spouse IELTS: L-8.5 R-9 W-6.5 S-7.5 OBS-7.5
  16-Sep-13 ACS skills assessment filed
  09-Dec-13 ACS Results Received (same w/ spouse)
  12-Dec-13 EOI lodged, 65 points
  14-Apr-14 Invite Received (spouse)- 189 PR
  25-May-14 Invite Received (mine)
  Apr to Jun Can't decide whether to pursue AU and leave comfortable life in PH
  02-Jun-14 Lodged Visa Appl'n (Skilled Independent 189), Main Applicant: Spouse
  06-Jun-14 Uploaded Documents
  25-Jun-14 Frontloaded Form 80, Payslips, NBI clearance, Medical Result forwarded by St. Lukes
  02-Jul-14 Frontload bank statement (payroll) 2009-2014
  10-Jul-14 Direct Visa Grant. (Thank you so much Lord)
  20-May-15 IED Requirement
• coolit Mandaluyong
  Posts: 49Member
  Joined: Sep 24, 2013

  July 2014

  Hi Mga Kaberks,
  
  San kayo mag papabook ng Ticket to OZ..
  
  I tried to book: Manila to Melbourne November 15, 2014 for 2
  
  Qantas - Php 45,000.00 (30 Kg per person) additional 10 Kg from IOM
  AirAsia - Php 33,000.00 (40 Kg per person) Paid baggage
  Malaysian Airlines - Php78,000.00 (?)
  Philippine Airlines - Php36,000.00 (23 Kg per person)
  
  Please share your experience
  
  Thanks,
  @DMAU2012
  

  May second thoughts din ako sa MAS. Balita ko may mag oopen na Cebupac Manila to melbourne this year pero haka haka pa lang.
  
  Looking at the list ni @DMAU2012 parang pinakasulit ang AirAsia

  Nominated Occupation : ANZSCO 231111 (Systems Analyst), Spouse: Developer Programmer
  12-Oct-13 IELTS IDP Makati L-9 R-6.5 W-8 S-7 OBS-7.5
  Spouse IELTS: L-8.5 R-9 W-6.5 S-7.5 OBS-7.5
  16-Sep-13 ACS skills assessment filed
  09-Dec-13 ACS Results Received (same w/ spouse)
  12-Dec-13 EOI lodged, 65 points
  14-Apr-14 Invite Received (spouse)- 189 PR
  25-May-14 Invite Received (mine)
  Apr to Jun Can't decide whether to pursue AU and leave comfortable life in PH
  02-Jun-14 Lodged Visa Appl'n (Skilled Independent 189), Main Applicant: Spouse
  06-Jun-14 Uploaded Documents
  25-Jun-14 Frontloaded Form 80, Payslips, NBI clearance, Medical Result forwarded by St. Lukes
  02-Jul-14 Frontload bank statement (payroll) 2009-2014
  10-Jul-14 Direct Visa Grant. (Thank you so much Lord)
  20-May-15 IED Requirement
• BoyPintados Sydney
  Posts: 629Member
  Joined: Jul 03, 2013

  July 2014

  Good Morning Mga Kapatid! Another waiting week! egzoyting! enjoy enjoy lang mga brad mga sissie! Pray and Believe! ;-)

  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|
• kenshusei Melbourne
  Posts: 121Member
  Joined: Feb 13, 2014

  July 2014

  @retake wala pa ko pards. meds referred to MOC ata kami since sabi nung CO last week, yun nalang inaantay

  261313 Software Engineer
  05/03/2014 - ACS application
  05/04/2014 - IELTS exam
  18/04/2014 - IELTS results (R/W:7.5 L/S:8 OBS:8)
  28/04/2014 - ACS results (Suitable)
  29/04/2014 - EOI submitted (65pts)
  12/05/2014 - Received invite (Visa189)
  21/05/2014 - Lodged and paid (Visa189)
  13/06/2014 - CO Assigned (Adelaide GSM Team 6)
  20/06/2014 - Medical
  07/07/2014 - Medical Referred to MOC
  06/08/2014 - Visa Grant (IED: 03/07/2015)
• retake North Ryde
  Posts: 152Member
  Joined: Mar 13, 2014

  July 2014

  @kenshusei - Thanks sa update! Malapit na sa yang sa inyo
  
  Waiting pa rin ako for CO hehe, sana this week meron na...

  Visa Tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit?pli=1#gid=0

  Visa 189 Application Timeline - Year 2014
  Software Engineer (261313 ) Location: Singapore

  23-Jan - Booked for IELTS exam at British Council SG.
  15-Feb - IELTS Exam Take #1 (Writing Test)
  18-Feb - Requested for Certificate of Employment from my present employer.
  19-Feb - IELTS Exam Take #1 (Speaking Test)
  05-Mar - Received IELTS Take #1 Exam Result = Failed! (L:6 R:8 W:7 S:7.5)
  **Mar-Apr - For 2 months, requested former employers for COE.
  05-Apr - IELTS Take #2 Writing Test.
  10-Apr - IELTS Take #2 Speaking Test.
  14-Apr - Submitted application to Australian Computer Society (ACS).
  16-Apr - Booked for another IELTS (Take #3) at IDP. (Just in case that my Take #2 failed.)
  17-Apr - Received an email from ACS, asking for "Certified True Copies" (CTC) of my documents.
  23-Apr - IELTS Take #3 Speaking @IDP
  24-Apr - IELTS Take #3 Writing @IDP
  25-Apr - Received IELTS Take #2 Result = Good! (L:7 R:7.5 W:8 S:7)
  30-Apr - Uploaded additional docs to my ACS account.
  10-May - Received IELTS Take #3 Result = Bad! Got 6 on Listening, but that's okay as Take#2 is good!
  12-Jun - Received ACS Result (Positive!). Lodged EOI Visa 189 in SkillSelect later that day (65 points)
  13-Jun - Filled-out NBI Online Application.
  17-Jun - Got cedula & Applied for Police Clearance (sa Munisipyo)
  18-Jun - Received Police Clearance. Also got my NBI Clearance that day. (Online Application is indeed helpful!)
  22-Jun - Received Invitation to Lodge Visa 189
  23-Jun - Lodged and Paid for Visa 189.
  25-Jun - Uploaded Documents to immiAccount
  27-Jun - Applied for SG Certificate of Clearance (Acknowledgement Letter lang ng Visa 189 ang dinala ko) / Printed out eMedicalReferral Letter
  7-Jul - Completed Medical Exam at Point Medical, Orchard.
  10-Jul - Point Medical sent medical result to DIBP.
  14-Jul - Frontloaded Form 80.
  18-Jul - Received SG Certificate of Clearance.
  7-Aug - Last Day of Work (SG)
  15-Aug - Flight back to Pinas

  < Spent time with family, relatives & friends before the move >

  3-Sept - CO Allocation (Called DIBP)
  18 -Sept - CO asked for confirmation to deduct 5 points.
  22 -Sept - Visa Grant!
  23 -Sept - Attended CFO-PDOS
  27 -Sept - Flight to Sydney.
  28 -Sept - TouchDown Sydney!

  < 1 month job hunting >

  24 - Oct - Job Offer.
  29 - Oct - First Day at Work!

  25 Dec - Jan 1 = First Christmas and New Year Down Under!
• BoyPintados Sydney
  Posts: 629Member
  Joined: Jul 03, 2013

  July 2014

  @retake oo nga brad sana this week meron na! ;-) we pray!

  @kenshusei - Thanks sa update! Malapit na sa yang sa inyo
  
  Waiting pa rin ako for CO hehe, sana this week meron na...

  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|
• johnvangie Melbourne
  Posts: 686Member
  Joined: Oct 14, 2013

  July 2014

  VISA GRANT today!
  Thank you Lord!
  God Bless Us :-)

  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 :-)
• johnvangie Melbourne
  Posts: 686Member
  Joined: Oct 14, 2013

  July 2014

  Congrats may CO ka na @johnvangie lapit na grant nyan

  Sis @coolit, visa grant today :-) See you sa Melbourne ha :-)
  Update mo naman ako sa airline booking mo.
  PM kita sa fb :-)
  Thanks!
  

  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 :-)
• alexia02 Sydney
  Posts: 79Member
  Joined: May 24, 2014

  July 2014

  @johnvangie Wow!!! Congratulations sis!! So excited and happy for you! Another chapter begins.... God bless....

  Nov 2013: registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
  5 Apr 2014: IELTS
  20 May 2014: positive skills assessment with ANMAC(nurse)
  22 May 2014: EOI
  26 May 2014: Invitation to apply
  26 Jun 2014:lodged application (with hubby + 2 kids)
  30 Jun 2014: uploaded documents
  05 July 2014: uploaded NBI
  08 July 2014: uploaded Ireland Police Certificate
  10 July 2014: kiddos done their medical checks @ Baguio Clinic
  16 July 2014: done medicals @ Mater Private Hospital
  06 Aug 2014: Application for Sg COC sent via DHL
  03 Sept 2014: CO allocation (team 32 GSM Brisbane)
  08 Sept 2014: Singapore COC received
  23 Sept 2014: Grant received....Thank you Lord...
  02 July 2015: IED
• johnvangie Melbourne
  Posts: 686Member
  Joined: Oct 14, 2013

  July 2014

  @alexia02 Thanks sis! Malapit na din kayo. Melbourne din ba target nyo?

  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 :-)
• chu_se Melbourne
  Posts: 433Member
  Joined: Jun 06, 2013

  July 2014

  @johnvangie wow...congrats mam,...i hope maging active ka pa rin dto sa forum para matulongan mo nmn kmi na nagsisimula pa lng sa journey ng pag aapply..
  again congrats!..happy for you!....
  
• gene_borres North Ryde
  Posts: 114Member
  Joined: May 12, 2013

  July 2014

  @johnvangie congrats! Ako nagbook ako ng separate: cebupac to singapore then scoot to sydney nasa 25k. Mahal daw kasi peak season ang january.

  April 2013 - Ielts exam - R 8.5 S 7.5 W 7.0 L 7.5 OBS 7.5
  April 2013 - Submitted documents for assessment (AIMS)
  June 2013 - Assessed as Medical Laboratory Technician
  July 2013 - Submitted EOI 60 pts
  Dec 2013 - submitted application for AIMS exam
  March 2014 - AIMS exam
  May 13 2014 - successful AIMS result (Lab scientist)
  May 13 2014 - updated EOI to Medical Laboratory Scientist
  May 19 2014 - applied for NBI clearance
  May 26 2014 - invitation to lodge 189
  May 26-Jun 5 - gathered all necessary documents
  Jun 6 2014 - lodged visa 189 application, uploaded scanned documents
  Jun 9 2014 - medicals at SLBGC
  Jun 26 2014 - CO assignment (gsm adelaide team 6)
  June 30 2014 - uploaded ITR and payslips
  July 2 2014 - Visa Granted!
  IED - June 11 2015
  Jan 16 2015 - touchdown Sydney
  Xxx xx xxxx - first day of work
• jepphye Sydney
  Posts: 12Member
  Joined: Jul 02, 2014

  July 2014

  VISA GRANT today!
  Thank you Lord!
  God Bless Us :-)

  congrats po! sana sumunod na kaming ibang june applicants

  Nominated Occupation - 261311 (Analyst Programmer)
  24 Jun 2014 - Lodged Visa 189 Application
  17 Jul 2014 - COC Completed
  24 Jul 2014 - Medicals Completed
  12 Sep 2014 - Direct Grant - Brisbane T32 (Praise God!!!)
• johnvangie Melbourne
  Posts: 686Member
  Joined: Oct 14, 2013

  July 2014

  @johnvangie wow...congrats mam,...i hope maging active ka pa rin dto sa forum para matulongan mo nmn kmi na nagsisimula pa lng sa journey ng pag aapply..
  again congrats!..happy for you!....
  

  @chu_se, yes kagaya ng matatagal na dito sa forum, maging active pa din dito. Sobrang laki ng naitulong ng pinoyau sa journey ng application namin. Promise to help as much as I can sa mga kagaya nating nangangarap manirahan at magtrabaho sa mayamang bansa...

  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 :-)
• johnvangie Melbourne
  Posts: 686Member
  Joined: Oct 14, 2013

  July 2014

  @johnvangie congrats! Ako nagbook ako ng separate: cebupac to singapore then scoot to sydney nasa 25k. Mahal daw kasi peak season ang january.

  @gene_borres, mura na nga yan nakuha mo... April or May pa ang plan namin, pero check na as early as now... Thanks!

  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 :-)