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  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    @markier87 ...mark ok rin ang may plan like a monthy one dahil may kasama na na unit...then mas mabuti magkaroon na kayo ng contact number importante yan sa pag apply nyo ng trabaho.....

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    @cody ..you need to pay the first whole semester....ok naman dito sa melbourne pero I can't give a reliable comparison since I have no sufficient info with regard to other states and schools.....sa uni ni mrs ngayon she is paying 9k$ every semester kasi nga masters....you need to first the school bago ang issuance ng visa.....

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

  • markier87markier87 Perth
    Posts: 492Member
    Joined: Sep 23, 2013
    @danyan2001us Okay kuya. Do they allow us on student visa get postpaid plans? Sino po may experience na kumuha ng postpaid? Pa advice nman po like requirements and tips. :)

    Student Visa - Subclass 574 (SVP) with De Facto Partner
    Temporary Grad Visa - Subclass 485 with De Facto Partner
    Skilled - Permanent - Subclass 189/190 with De Facto Partner
    Australian Citizienship

    May 17, 2014 - IELTS Exam (Acad) (L, R, W, S)
    May 30, 2014 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-7.5) O- 8.0
    June 27, 2014 - Medicals at NHSI
    July 21, 2014 - Lodged at VFS Cebu
    July 22, 2014 - Received acknowledgment from Embassy
    July 23, 2014 - VISA GRANTED!
    July 30, 2014 - IED in Perth

    June 24, 2016 - Submitted WA OQU Assessment
    June 27, 2016 - Received WA OQU Assessment Results - Positive!
    Jan-Apr 2017 - Gather docs for Skills Assessment
    May 10, 2017 - Submitted VETASSESS Application (Online) CHEMIST - 234211
    May 17, 2017 - Got a call from VETASSESS for add'l docs
    May 18, 2017 - Submitted add'l docs requested
    May 26, 2017 - VETASSESS Results - POSITIVE (Chemist)
    Sept 27, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - S
    Sept 30, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - L,R,W
    Oct. 13, 2017 - IELTS Results - (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-9.0) Overall: 8.0

    Jan 24, 2019 - Lodged visa 485 (Post-Study Work Stream)
    Feb 01, 2019 - Visa 485 Medicals Done
    Mar 11, 2019 - EOI submitted for subclass 189 (85 pts) and 190 (90 pts)
    Mar 26, 2019 - CO requested docs (visa 485), Updated EOI - (95 pts)
    Apr 08, 2019 - CO requested additional docs (visa 485)
    Apr 11, 2019 - ITA received (visa 189)
    May 09, 2019 - Client Feedback sent (105 days since lodging 485)
    May 14, 2019 - Visa SC 485 refusal - SAD DAY
    May 17, 2019 - AAT appeal lodged online
    June 4, 2019 - Visa SC 189 lodged offshore, AAT appeal dropped
    June 12, 2019 - VA Blood test (medicals done)
    Jan 31, 2020 - SC 189 GRANTED (Direct)
    Feb 11, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for partner)
    Feb 12, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for me) - STILL WAITING
    Mar 25, 2021 - Interview and Test (partner)
    Apr 23, 2021 - Approved (partner)
    TBA - Pledging ceremony (partner)

                                  "To God be the Glory"
  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    @santosjed21 ....you just did a good job through your asnwer for @cody...anyway ano nga ba ang course na kukunin mo dito sa OZ? baka pwede mahanapan ng connection sa background course and work experience mo......if not then just mention in your essay that you need to improve yourself by taking a course in OZ since they (OZ) offer more updated and advanced approaches in education....plus be sure to emphasize your desire to go back to Pinas after your studies to make use of your learnings in OZ

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    @chanel22 ....congrats at kitakits dito sa OZ.....bili ka sa banko .....meron din sa black market if you have a contact....

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    @markier87 ..kami mark postpaid si mrs....ang need mo lang ay 2 valid id like passport at SSS...id na may picture ka.....

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

  • markier87markier87 Perth
    Posts: 492Member
    Joined: Sep 23, 2013
    @danyan2001us okay. Thanks Kuya Dan. Will try to settle in tapos kuha na lang ako plan. :)

    Student Visa - Subclass 574 (SVP) with De Facto Partner
    Temporary Grad Visa - Subclass 485 with De Facto Partner
    Skilled - Permanent - Subclass 189/190 with De Facto Partner
    Australian Citizienship

    May 17, 2014 - IELTS Exam (Acad) (L, R, W, S)
    May 30, 2014 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-7.5) O- 8.0
    June 27, 2014 - Medicals at NHSI
    July 21, 2014 - Lodged at VFS Cebu
    July 22, 2014 - Received acknowledgment from Embassy
    July 23, 2014 - VISA GRANTED!
    July 30, 2014 - IED in Perth

    June 24, 2016 - Submitted WA OQU Assessment
    June 27, 2016 - Received WA OQU Assessment Results - Positive!
    Jan-Apr 2017 - Gather docs for Skills Assessment
    May 10, 2017 - Submitted VETASSESS Application (Online) CHEMIST - 234211
    May 17, 2017 - Got a call from VETASSESS for add'l docs
    May 18, 2017 - Submitted add'l docs requested
    May 26, 2017 - VETASSESS Results - POSITIVE (Chemist)
    Sept 27, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - S
    Sept 30, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - L,R,W
    Oct. 13, 2017 - IELTS Results - (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-9.0) Overall: 8.0

    Jan 24, 2019 - Lodged visa 485 (Post-Study Work Stream)
    Feb 01, 2019 - Visa 485 Medicals Done
    Mar 11, 2019 - EOI submitted for subclass 189 (85 pts) and 190 (90 pts)
    Mar 26, 2019 - CO requested docs (visa 485), Updated EOI - (95 pts)
    Apr 08, 2019 - CO requested additional docs (visa 485)
    Apr 11, 2019 - ITA received (visa 189)
    May 09, 2019 - Client Feedback sent (105 days since lodging 485)
    May 14, 2019 - Visa SC 485 refusal - SAD DAY
    May 17, 2019 - AAT appeal lodged online
    June 4, 2019 - Visa SC 189 lodged offshore, AAT appeal dropped
    June 12, 2019 - VA Blood test (medicals done)
    Jan 31, 2020 - SC 189 GRANTED (Direct)
    Feb 11, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for partner)
    Feb 12, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for me) - STILL WAITING
    Mar 25, 2021 - Interview and Test (partner)
    Apr 23, 2021 - Approved (partner)
    TBA - Pledging ceremony (partner)

                                  "To God be the Glory"
  • powmic23powmic23 Melbourne
    Posts: 114Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2014
    @markier87 kakakuha ko lang ng postpaid. 70 monthly, good for international students ung plan. Check red plan ng vodafone. also, they gave 2 months free so i save 140 na agad
  • santosjed21santosjed21 Brisbane
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Jul 28, 2014
    @powmic23 Is there a free unit that comes with the plan? How about LTE?
  • santosjed21santosjed21 Brisbane
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Jul 28, 2014
    @iamshe_qldbound Hi , what type of visa 572? Vocational course? Im also lodging my visa this august, IDP.
  • santosjed21santosjed21 Brisbane
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Jul 28, 2014
    @markier87 Congrats in making it to Australia. If you don't mind, may i ask if what type of student visa was it?
  • amedinaamedina Sydney
    Posts: 311Member
    Joined: Sep 25, 2012
    @Yanna I highly recommend IDP. They are legal and free of charge. They processed my 573 student visa. No problems at all. Very smooth at very helpful sila. :)

    11/17/12: passed school application thru IDP * 12/4/12: received letter of offer (univ. of newcastle) * 12/12/12: credit application * 2/22/13: received new letter of offer * 2/26/13: paid deposit fee * 3/8/13: received COE and paid visa fee * 4/10/13: visa application thru IDP * 4/11/13: medical request from DIAC * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 4/19/13: SLEC uploaded my medicals * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 7/11/13: VISA GRANTED

  • YannaYanna Sydney
    Posts: 53Member
    Joined: Jul 27, 2014
    @amedina Talaga po? May I know your counselors name? Para lang po may reference ako. hehe. Pero oo nga, kasi nag back read ako dito and mostly IDP, never ko nabasa yung FORTRUST hehehe

    02 Sep 14 - IELTS Speaking Test
    06 Sep 14 - IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing
    19 Sep 14 - IELTS Result
    07 Oct 14 - Lodged school application via IDP
    13 Oct 14 - Received offer letter from TAFE NSW Baulkham Campus
    19 Oct 14 - Requested for a change of campus
    22 Oct 14 - Received offer letter from TAFE NSW Ryde Campus
    11 Nov 14 - Paid tuition fee and OSHC
    19 Nov 14 - Received eCOE from TAFE NSW
    25 Nov 14 - Completed medical examination at NHSI Makati
    01 Dec 14 - Submitted visa application via IDP
    04 Dec 14 - Forwarded visa application from IDP to Embassy
    10 Dec 14 - VISA GRANT!
    Thank you Lord! You're the best!

  • YannaYanna Sydney
    Posts: 53Member
    Joined: Jul 27, 2014
    Hi Guys, anyone here na nagshift ng course para lang makakuha ng course na mas in demand sa OZ? Like ex. Tourism then nag Aged Care sa AU? Thanks po.

    02 Sep 14 - IELTS Speaking Test
    06 Sep 14 - IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing
    19 Sep 14 - IELTS Result
    07 Oct 14 - Lodged school application via IDP
    13 Oct 14 - Received offer letter from TAFE NSW Baulkham Campus
    19 Oct 14 - Requested for a change of campus
    22 Oct 14 - Received offer letter from TAFE NSW Ryde Campus
    11 Nov 14 - Paid tuition fee and OSHC
    19 Nov 14 - Received eCOE from TAFE NSW
    25 Nov 14 - Completed medical examination at NHSI Makati
    01 Dec 14 - Submitted visa application via IDP
    04 Dec 14 - Forwarded visa application from IDP to Embassy
    10 Dec 14 - VISA GRANT!
    Thank you Lord! You're the best!

  • markmarkmarkmark Singapore
    Posts: 34Member
    Joined: Feb 01, 2014
    kuya @danyan2001us tanong ko lang kung paano nyo na update ang Australian address nyo sa DIAC? online or personal kayong nagpunta sa office nila? Also, my program has commenced last week, so allowed na ako magwork or may mga permit pa ka kelangan? I have an interview schedule on Wednesday, sana makuha ko yung work. salamat po
  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    @markmark ....as long as you're staying with the address you gave to DIBP during your application, then no need to update your address with them....if ever you will transfer to a new address, be sure to inform your education provider and they will be the ones to coordinate with DIBP.....with regard to your work interview, yes you can start looking for work now since your program has commenced already....kaya hanap na ng work....good luck to your job interview....

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

  • amedinaamedina Sydney
    Posts: 311Member
    Joined: Sep 25, 2012
    @Yanna Sure. Daryl Castillo name ng counsellor ko. All of them are helpful . Although minsan pag madami silang applicants, matagal ang sched of appointment. But smooth ang process at they will guide you. Call them in their office for appointment. :)

    11/17/12: passed school application thru IDP * 12/4/12: received letter of offer (univ. of newcastle) * 12/12/12: credit application * 2/22/13: received new letter of offer * 2/26/13: paid deposit fee * 3/8/13: received COE and paid visa fee * 4/10/13: visa application thru IDP * 4/11/13: medical request from DIAC * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 4/19/13: SLEC uploaded my medicals * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 7/11/13: VISA GRANTED

  • powmic23powmic23 Melbourne
    Posts: 114Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2014
    @santosjed21 yes kasama na free unit dun, ip5s kinuha ko.

    check this: http://shop.vodafone.com.au/mobile-details/iPhone-5s-16GB-Gold?pid=v:pers:home:carousel:phone:iphone5s-16GB-learnmore
  • ozdreamer0323ozdreamer0323 Timbuktu
    Posts: 154Member
    Joined: Feb 06, 2014
    May mga grant na po ba dyan for Oct intake? I have relodged last July 31 po pala .... hoping for a better result this time around.

    Prayers for all applicants including myself po!
  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    @ozdreamer0323 ....you are included in our prayers.....

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

  • dreamprayhard84dreamprayhard84 Sydney
    Posts: 169Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2014
    edited August 2014
    @danyan2001us boss. Dan,. Nag lodge na po pala kami for october intake ng july 30 at na acknowledge ng july 31 at nagpa early medical nadn kami ni wife during medical kahit nagpasa ako ng mga clearance from old doctor na nag gamot ako ng 2005 sa sakit na tb nag notice padn ang australian embassy na may additional test ako na sputum tapos ang result lalabas ng 2 months kaya baka hindi kami aabot ng october intake plan namin magpa defer kami ng january intake next year pag hindi kami umabot ng october o.k lang ba yun boss. Dan hindi ba maaapektohan yung application namin pag nagpa defer kami ng january intake?. Salamat po and god bless you all.

    Primary applicant - Wife
    Early medical at st.lukes extension - 7/9/14
    Tuition fee payment via bpi - 7/9/14
    Coe - 7/22/14
    Lodge application - 7/30/14
    Aknowledge of AU embassy - 7/31/14
    Additional test for ptb history of my husband - 7/31/14
    Sputum test sep. 3/4/5 2014 done - 9/5/14
    Sputum result thank you LORD negative - 9/9/14
    Culture result again thank you lord negative - 11/6/14
    Thank you lord for 815 form sign and send via email to C.O - 11/25/14
    In the name of GOD woooooooooo visa grant thank you LORD - 12/01/14

    1st week of january 2015 flight to sydney.

    -My GOD answers prayer-

  • markier87markier87 Perth
    Posts: 492Member
    Joined: Sep 23, 2013
    @santosjed21 Sub class 574 ako with de facto partner. Ikaw ba?

    Student Visa - Subclass 574 (SVP) with De Facto Partner
    Temporary Grad Visa - Subclass 485 with De Facto Partner
    Skilled - Permanent - Subclass 189/190 with De Facto Partner
    Australian Citizienship

    May 17, 2014 - IELTS Exam (Acad) (L, R, W, S)
    May 30, 2014 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-7.5) O- 8.0
    June 27, 2014 - Medicals at NHSI
    July 21, 2014 - Lodged at VFS Cebu
    July 22, 2014 - Received acknowledgment from Embassy
    July 23, 2014 - VISA GRANTED!
    July 30, 2014 - IED in Perth

    June 24, 2016 - Submitted WA OQU Assessment
    June 27, 2016 - Received WA OQU Assessment Results - Positive!
    Jan-Apr 2017 - Gather docs for Skills Assessment
    May 10, 2017 - Submitted VETASSESS Application (Online) CHEMIST - 234211
    May 17, 2017 - Got a call from VETASSESS for add'l docs
    May 18, 2017 - Submitted add'l docs requested
    May 26, 2017 - VETASSESS Results - POSITIVE (Chemist)
    Sept 27, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - S
    Sept 30, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - L,R,W
    Oct. 13, 2017 - IELTS Results - (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-9.0) Overall: 8.0

    Jan 24, 2019 - Lodged visa 485 (Post-Study Work Stream)
    Feb 01, 2019 - Visa 485 Medicals Done
    Mar 11, 2019 - EOI submitted for subclass 189 (85 pts) and 190 (90 pts)
    Mar 26, 2019 - CO requested docs (visa 485), Updated EOI - (95 pts)
    Apr 08, 2019 - CO requested additional docs (visa 485)
    Apr 11, 2019 - ITA received (visa 189)
    May 09, 2019 - Client Feedback sent (105 days since lodging 485)
    May 14, 2019 - Visa SC 485 refusal - SAD DAY
    May 17, 2019 - AAT appeal lodged online
    June 4, 2019 - Visa SC 189 lodged offshore, AAT appeal dropped
    June 12, 2019 - VA Blood test (medicals done)
    Jan 31, 2020 - SC 189 GRANTED (Direct)
    Feb 11, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for partner)
    Feb 12, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for me) - STILL WAITING
    Mar 25, 2021 - Interview and Test (partner)
    Apr 23, 2021 - Approved (partner)
    TBA - Pledging ceremony (partner)

                                  "To God be the Glory"
  • markier87markier87 Perth
    Posts: 492Member
    Joined: Sep 23, 2013
    @santosjed21 yes kasama na free unit dun, ip5s kinuha ko.

    check this: http://shop.vodafone.com.au/mobile-details/iPhone-5s-16GB-Gold?pid=v:pers:home:carousel:phone:iphone5s-16GB-learnmore
    Hi! what were the requirements in getting the postpaid plan? Pahelp naman :)

    Thanks! :)

    Student Visa - Subclass 574 (SVP) with De Facto Partner
    Temporary Grad Visa - Subclass 485 with De Facto Partner
    Skilled - Permanent - Subclass 189/190 with De Facto Partner
    Australian Citizienship

    May 17, 2014 - IELTS Exam (Acad) (L, R, W, S)
    May 30, 2014 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-7.5) O- 8.0
    June 27, 2014 - Medicals at NHSI
    July 21, 2014 - Lodged at VFS Cebu
    July 22, 2014 - Received acknowledgment from Embassy
    July 23, 2014 - VISA GRANTED!
    July 30, 2014 - IED in Perth

    June 24, 2016 - Submitted WA OQU Assessment
    June 27, 2016 - Received WA OQU Assessment Results - Positive!
    Jan-Apr 2017 - Gather docs for Skills Assessment
    May 10, 2017 - Submitted VETASSESS Application (Online) CHEMIST - 234211
    May 17, 2017 - Got a call from VETASSESS for add'l docs
    May 18, 2017 - Submitted add'l docs requested
    May 26, 2017 - VETASSESS Results - POSITIVE (Chemist)
    Sept 27, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - S
    Sept 30, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - L,R,W
    Oct. 13, 2017 - IELTS Results - (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-9.0) Overall: 8.0

    Jan 24, 2019 - Lodged visa 485 (Post-Study Work Stream)
    Feb 01, 2019 - Visa 485 Medicals Done
    Mar 11, 2019 - EOI submitted for subclass 189 (85 pts) and 190 (90 pts)
    Mar 26, 2019 - CO requested docs (visa 485), Updated EOI - (95 pts)
    Apr 08, 2019 - CO requested additional docs (visa 485)
    Apr 11, 2019 - ITA received (visa 189)
    May 09, 2019 - Client Feedback sent (105 days since lodging 485)
    May 14, 2019 - Visa SC 485 refusal - SAD DAY
    May 17, 2019 - AAT appeal lodged online
    June 4, 2019 - Visa SC 189 lodged offshore, AAT appeal dropped
    June 12, 2019 - VA Blood test (medicals done)
    Jan 31, 2020 - SC 189 GRANTED (Direct)
    Feb 11, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for partner)
    Feb 12, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for me) - STILL WAITING
    Mar 25, 2021 - Interview and Test (partner)
    Apr 23, 2021 - Approved (partner)
    TBA - Pledging ceremony (partner)

                                  "To God be the Glory"
  • appledeuceappledeuce Sydney
    Posts: 412Member
    Joined: Nov 25, 2013


    Hi! what were the requirements in getting the postpaid plan? Pahelp naman :)

    Thanks! :)
    Congrats on finally getting your 574 application processed and approved! :)

    They just asked me to present my passport and my visa grant letter when I applied for a postpaid plan. I also got it from Vodafone - iP5s at $60/mo (unlimited national and international SMS plus $500 for calls and 1GB data).

    Student Visa 573 (SVP) Timeline:
    28 Nov 2013 - submitted int'l student application to Victoria Uni
    20-21 Dec 2013 - sat IELTS Academic module exam
    03 Jan 2014 - received IELTS scores (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:8.0 S:8.0 OBS:8.0)
    07 Jan 2014 - undertook medical exam at NHSI Makati
    16 Jan 2014 - received unconditional offer from VU
    13 Feb 2014 - paid 1st sem tuition fees; received e-COE from VU
    13 Feb 2014 - lodged visa application at PIASI
    17 Feb 2014 - received visa grant via email (thank you, Lord!)
    21 Feb 2014 - first day in OZ
    24 Feb 2014 - first day of classes
    19 June 2015 - last of day classes!
    06 Aug 2015 - received Letter of Completion from uni
    14 Oct 2015 - Graduation :D

    Journey to PR:
    07 Aug 2015 - submitted skills assessment to ACS (261311 - Analyst Programmer)
    12 Aug 2015 - received positive skills assessment result from ACS
    12 Aug 2015 - submitted EOI for 189 (60 points), 190 (NSW-65 points), 489 (state and relative sponsored - 70 points)
    29 Oct 2015 - received ITA for NSW State Nomination
    03 Nov 2015 - submitted application for NSW State Nomination
    19 Nov 2015 - received NSW SN approval and ITA for 190 visa
    01 Dec 2015 - lodged 190 application
    14 Dec 2015 - health exam at BUPA Melbourne
    15 Dec 2015 - Initial (and hopefully final) CO contact, asking for PCC
    22 Dec 2015 - submitted Australian PCC and NBI Clearance
    16 Feb 2016 - received 190 PR visa grant

    Citizenship:
    Date applied: 27 March 2018
    Date received the acknowledgement email: 27 March 2018
    Received test invite: 11 Feb 2019 for 25 March 2019 (rescheduled to 25 Feb)
    Citizenship Approval: 11 March 209
    Received Ceremony Invitation: 24 May 2019
    Date of Ceremony: 25 June 2019

  • appledeuceappledeuce Sydney
    Posts: 412Member
    Joined: Nov 25, 2013
    Hi Guys, anyone here na nagshift ng course para lang makakuha ng course na mas in demand sa OZ? Like ex. Tourism then nag Aged Care sa AU? Thanks po.
    As long as the new course you're shifting to still satisfies the requirement for the visa that you have applied for, you should be fine. There are cases that you can't shift until you've spent at least 6 months on your original course.

    Read the rules here: http://www.immi.gov.au/Study/Pages/changing-courses.aspx

    Student Visa 573 (SVP) Timeline:
    28 Nov 2013 - submitted int'l student application to Victoria Uni
    20-21 Dec 2013 - sat IELTS Academic module exam
    03 Jan 2014 - received IELTS scores (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:8.0 S:8.0 OBS:8.0)
    07 Jan 2014 - undertook medical exam at NHSI Makati
    16 Jan 2014 - received unconditional offer from VU
    13 Feb 2014 - paid 1st sem tuition fees; received e-COE from VU
    13 Feb 2014 - lodged visa application at PIASI
    17 Feb 2014 - received visa grant via email (thank you, Lord!)
    21 Feb 2014 - first day in OZ
    24 Feb 2014 - first day of classes
    19 June 2015 - last of day classes!
    06 Aug 2015 - received Letter of Completion from uni
    14 Oct 2015 - Graduation :D

    Journey to PR:
    07 Aug 2015 - submitted skills assessment to ACS (261311 - Analyst Programmer)
    12 Aug 2015 - received positive skills assessment result from ACS
    12 Aug 2015 - submitted EOI for 189 (60 points), 190 (NSW-65 points), 489 (state and relative sponsored - 70 points)
    29 Oct 2015 - received ITA for NSW State Nomination
    03 Nov 2015 - submitted application for NSW State Nomination
    19 Nov 2015 - received NSW SN approval and ITA for 190 visa
    01 Dec 2015 - lodged 190 application
    14 Dec 2015 - health exam at BUPA Melbourne
    15 Dec 2015 - Initial (and hopefully final) CO contact, asking for PCC
    22 Dec 2015 - submitted Australian PCC and NBI Clearance
    16 Feb 2016 - received 190 PR visa grant

    Citizenship:
    Date applied: 27 March 2018
    Date received the acknowledgement email: 27 March 2018
    Received test invite: 11 Feb 2019 for 25 March 2019 (rescheduled to 25 Feb)
    Citizenship Approval: 11 March 209
    Received Ceremony Invitation: 24 May 2019
    Date of Ceremony: 25 June 2019

  • appledeuceappledeuce Sydney
    Posts: 412Member
    Joined: Nov 25, 2013
    However,the agency claims that you can live off by working 20hrs a week and pay your tuition fees at the same time.
    I wish this were true in my case but it just isn't. :( I work around 18-20 hours a week but I can barely save up for even half of my school fees ($10.5K per sem) and I'm not paying rent! Nagbabaon pa ako haha. I guess it would mathematically be possible if you get a parttime job that pays over $20/hr.

    Student Visa 573 (SVP) Timeline:
    28 Nov 2013 - submitted int'l student application to Victoria Uni
    20-21 Dec 2013 - sat IELTS Academic module exam
    03 Jan 2014 - received IELTS scores (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:8.0 S:8.0 OBS:8.0)
    07 Jan 2014 - undertook medical exam at NHSI Makati
    16 Jan 2014 - received unconditional offer from VU
    13 Feb 2014 - paid 1st sem tuition fees; received e-COE from VU
    13 Feb 2014 - lodged visa application at PIASI
    17 Feb 2014 - received visa grant via email (thank you, Lord!)
    21 Feb 2014 - first day in OZ
    24 Feb 2014 - first day of classes
    19 June 2015 - last of day classes!
    06 Aug 2015 - received Letter of Completion from uni
    14 Oct 2015 - Graduation :D

    Journey to PR:
    07 Aug 2015 - submitted skills assessment to ACS (261311 - Analyst Programmer)
    12 Aug 2015 - received positive skills assessment result from ACS
    12 Aug 2015 - submitted EOI for 189 (60 points), 190 (NSW-65 points), 489 (state and relative sponsored - 70 points)
    29 Oct 2015 - received ITA for NSW State Nomination
    03 Nov 2015 - submitted application for NSW State Nomination
    19 Nov 2015 - received NSW SN approval and ITA for 190 visa
    01 Dec 2015 - lodged 190 application
    14 Dec 2015 - health exam at BUPA Melbourne
    15 Dec 2015 - Initial (and hopefully final) CO contact, asking for PCC
    22 Dec 2015 - submitted Australian PCC and NBI Clearance
    16 Feb 2016 - received 190 PR visa grant

    Citizenship:
    Date applied: 27 March 2018
    Date received the acknowledgement email: 27 March 2018
    Received test invite: 11 Feb 2019 for 25 March 2019 (rescheduled to 25 Feb)
    Citizenship Approval: 11 March 209
    Received Ceremony Invitation: 24 May 2019
    Date of Ceremony: 25 June 2019

  • YannaYanna Sydney
    Posts: 53Member
    Joined: Jul 27, 2014
    @appledeuce Thanks po sa reply. Will take note on this :)

    02 Sep 14 - IELTS Speaking Test
    06 Sep 14 - IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing
    19 Sep 14 - IELTS Result
    07 Oct 14 - Lodged school application via IDP
    13 Oct 14 - Received offer letter from TAFE NSW Baulkham Campus
    19 Oct 14 - Requested for a change of campus
    22 Oct 14 - Received offer letter from TAFE NSW Ryde Campus
    11 Nov 14 - Paid tuition fee and OSHC
    19 Nov 14 - Received eCOE from TAFE NSW
    25 Nov 14 - Completed medical examination at NHSI Makati
    01 Dec 14 - Submitted visa application via IDP
    04 Dec 14 - Forwarded visa application from IDP to Embassy
    10 Dec 14 - VISA GRANT!
    Thank you Lord! You're the best!

  • ozdreamer0323ozdreamer0323 Timbuktu
    Posts: 154Member
    Joined: Feb 06, 2014
    @appledeuce SVP ka po di ba? Laki kasi ng tuition per sem mo so I was assuming na nag Uni ka under 573.
  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    @dreamprayhard84 ..sa ngayon pa lang you need to make up your mind whether you will pursue the october intake or you will wait till the january intake....if you will decide to pursue it now then you can make arrangement with your chosen institution for an extension ( just like what my wife did with her first studies here)....but if you think na hindi talaga aabot then postpone your application and intake till january....wala naman problema sa immigration yon ...that's your call already.......

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

  • motherof2motherof2 Davao City
    Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Aug 05, 2014

    Hello po sa lahat ng students! metal na po akong nagbabasa ditto sa student visa since December, ngayon lang ako nagkalakas ng loob na magregister dahil po ninenerbiyos na ako. waiting po ako ngayon sa decision ng c.o

    Naglodge po ako ng student visa 572 with my husband and two kids as my dependent and then humingi additional docs. ngayon daw po darating sa c.o yung docs ko as per VFS representative.

    Kinakabahan po ako baka po may phone interview at doon po ako pumalya
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