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May 7, 2014 - IELTS Speaking Test
May 10, 2014 - IELTS Exam (L/W/R)
May 23, 2014 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, W-6.0, R-7.0, S-7.0 = 7.0)
June 2, 2014 - Lodged Application to University of Western Sydney through IDP Philippines (Master of Planning)
June 13, 2014 - Received Conditional Offer Letter from University of Western Sydney
June 17, 2014 - Accepted the Offer Letter of UWS and paid tuition fee
June 24, 2014 - Received Email from UWS that I have met the condition on the offer letter
June 26, 2014 - Received CoE from UWS
July 1, 2014 - Submitted all docs for application of Student Visa subclass 573 to IDP Philippines
July 2, 2014 - Medical at Nationwide
July 3, 2014 - Email from the Australian Embassy that they have received my application
July 10, 2014 - Visa Grant notice visa Email!!! (Thank you Lord!)
July 16, 2014 - Arrived in Sydney
danyan2001usMelbourne, Australia Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator Joined: Nov 14, 2012
@pjgs15 ...wow congrats ..sana magkikita tayo one of dis days....may fb yong taga sydney...isearch mo lang......anyway pwede ba kita ma invite sa fb circle of friends ko?
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
May 7, 2014 - IELTS Speaking Test
May 10, 2014 - IELTS Exam (L/W/R)
May 23, 2014 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, W-6.0, R-7.0, S-7.0 = 7.0)
June 2, 2014 - Lodged Application to University of Western Sydney through IDP Philippines (Master of Planning)
June 13, 2014 - Received Conditional Offer Letter from University of Western Sydney
June 17, 2014 - Accepted the Offer Letter of UWS and paid tuition fee
June 24, 2014 - Received Email from UWS that I have met the condition on the offer letter
June 26, 2014 - Received CoE from UWS
July 1, 2014 - Submitted all docs for application of Student Visa subclass 573 to IDP Philippines
July 2, 2014 - Medical at Nationwide
July 3, 2014 - Email from the Australian Embassy that they have received my application
July 10, 2014 - Visa Grant notice visa Email!!! (Thank you Lord!)
July 16, 2014 - Arrived in Sydney
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"
tin1289Sydney Posts: 96Member Joined: Feb 02, 2014
Anyone from armidale new south wales po jn?? Pedeng pahelp mghnap ng titirhan
danyan2001usMelbourne, Australia Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator Joined: Nov 14, 2012
@tin1289 ...sis while waiting for any help and info from others, check mo na rin sa gumtree may mga for rent na rooms doon....
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Hello Newbie here po! Kuya @danyan2001us .......question lang po. We're planning to apply in Au kaya lang wala sa SOL ung current job namin ni hubby dito sa GCC kaya mejo hesitant ako magapply ng PR. Acctg grad ako pro di napractice, mas ok ba na mag masters katulad ng ginawa ni wifey mo? takot din kc ako mag apply ng PR bka pag nadeny mas maliit ang chance na makapag Student visa jan.
danyan2001usMelbourne, Australia Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator Joined: Nov 14, 2012
@jde12 ...hello welcome sa forum in behalf of aolee our admin at saka sa mga seniors plus moderators here ...at welcome na rin from us na kasama mo dito....regarding sa pag apply ng pr dito sa OZ you can be qualified to do so if naka 60 migration points ka try to check on this link as a guide:
then as you mentioned wala sa SOL ang occupation nyo then the other option would be the CSOL which is intended for those occupations na wala sa SOL but here you need an employer to sponsor you.....so suggest ko sa iyo na masters would be a better option comparing to tafe or bachelors for the following reasons: 1. unlimited work rights mo or ur hubby if masters ang primary visa holder (limited to 40 hrs forthnight if tafe/vocational and bachelors degree) 2. with regard to the tuition fees hindi masyado kalayuan ang TF ng bachelors at masters pero malaki ang diperensya pag unlimited ang isa sa inyo...mag makakaipon kayo pangtuition ninyo....hope this helps...good luck sis/bro
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
sis po here Thank you so much Kuya @danyan2001us .... for your warm welcome and prompt reply. nagbabasa basa din ako sa accountant forum and try ko muna baka makalusot sa PR visa. Kasi balak sana namin if maconsider ang PR visa pwedeng mag initial entry then ipon muna dito sa GCC. pwede din ba kunwari if mag master ako then dependent si hubby and baby, pwede ba sila lumabas ng bansa while I'm studying?
Thanks again! Godbless!
danyan2001usMelbourne, Australia Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator Joined: Nov 14, 2012
@jde12 ..mas maganda nga if diretso na kayo sa PR or skilled independent visa para makatipid kayo dahil ang laki ng gastos sa student visa hehe.....at yes pwedeng pwede na dependent mo sila si hubby mo at ang baby nyo........God bless....
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
ateckmagnayeSydney Posts: 46Member Joined: Aug 15, 2014
HELLO po. Newbie po ako. Bale ganito po. Ngayong araw na ito mag lodge ako visa through IDP. Okay naman lahat ng documents ko. Yung sa medical, wala ako na receive na call for repeat tests. What bothers me ay yung relevance ng course ko. Graduate ako Political Science dito sa Phil. Then ill be taking cert IV & diploma in Business sa Kent. Intake ko is Sept 29. Pero ready na supporting documents ko about that matter. Sana ma-grant visa ko. THANK YOU.
@ateckmagnaye God bless sa visa grant! Kent sa Perth ka 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"
ateckmagnayeSydney Posts: 46Member Joined: Aug 15, 2014
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
ateckmagnayeSydney Posts: 46Member Joined: Aug 15, 2014
Thank you po! Ask ko lang po if ever magiging issue kaya po yung relevance ng course ko to grant my visa? I graduated PolSci here and will be studying Business in OZ?
danyan2001usMelbourne, Australia Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator Joined: Nov 14, 2012
@ateckmagnaye ....hope you did good in your declaration regarding the reason why you opted for this course....were you able to tie them up? ....just be positive k? if the CO will not be satisfied with your declaration then he/she will most probably will call you up for further explanation (it is randomly performed by CO)..good luck again
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
ateckmagnayeSydney Posts: 46Member Joined: Aug 15, 2014
Opo. Na State ko naman po. Nagawan ko po ng relevance kahit papaano. Ngayon lang po kasi ako nag lodged eh through IDP.
danyan2001usMelbourne, Australia Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator Joined: Nov 14, 2012
@ateckmagnaye ...ok so be rest assured na ok na yon siya ...at times depende din kasi yan sa CO na maghandle sa application mo...hopefully ok sa CO mo ang explanation mo sa relevance ng course mo at sa background mo...pray hard and I will also include you in my prayers
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
ateckmagnayeSydney Posts: 46Member Joined: Aug 15, 2014
@tin1289 Mahal ang rent ng on-campus accommodation. I prefer off-campus. Or shared house. Hanap ka sa gumtree.
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
danyan2001usMelbourne, Australia Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator Joined: Nov 14, 2012
@amedina ...good point bro .for us since we started here in 2010, we right away dwell on house sharing since we save a lot especially when it comes to monthly rent plus the utilities.....one downside though is that you can't choose your housemates. but on the other hand, you always have the option to transfer or leave if you are not in the same vibes with ur mates ( in reality it is not always easy to transfer since first, you need to look for housemates to share the expenses then second, you need to pay one month advanced and one month deposit if ever you decide to rent a whole house)...IMHO
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
@tin1289 why not ask the help of your housing services dept. Try to ask if meron. I approached them upon arriving in Perth and they drove me around to 3 possible accommodations. Less hassle siya for 1st timers.
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"
valiantboyMelbourne Posts: 181Member Joined: Jun 30, 2014
Saan po mas maganda tumira on-campus or off-campus??
With regards sa cost.. Siempre off campus..
I suggest you weigh in or check if your accom is near public transport.. Or within how many minutes walk from the school..or any suburb centre so u can easily look for jobs.. U can check with maps i suppose.. Hehe what school? are you living in victoria? U can check with ptv.vic.gov.au
573 (Bachelor's) TIMELINE:
22/03/14 Online application (with regrets--dapat nagagent!)
26/06/14 Offer letter received
27/06/14 Payment made / Offer accepted
30/06/14 electronic Confirmation of Enrolment received
01/07/14 Lodged with VFS
02/07/14 Received by Australian Embassy
03/07/14 Medicals with St Luke's Extension done
09/07/14 Medicals uploaded
09/07/14 Email of Notice of Grant received
14/07/14 Arrived at Melbourne / First day of classes
06/10/15 Deakin Graduation!
tin1289Sydney Posts: 96Member Joined: Feb 02, 2014
Saan po mas maganda tumira on-campus or off-campus??
With regards sa cost.. Siempre off campus..
I suggest you weigh in or check if your accom is near public transport.. Or within how many minutes walk from the school..or any suburb centre so u can easily look for jobs.. U can check with maps i suppose.. Hehe what school? are you living in victoria? U can check with ptv.vic.gov.au
Sa university of new england po ako sa armidale new south wales po
harry31Mandaluyong Posts: 6Member Joined: Aug 19, 2014
Hi Guys, another first timer! Dami kong natutunan, thanks! Soloist here bound for Melbourne (sana), looking for pinoy friends, and possible accommodation. Meron ba jan? thanks guys and god bless.
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"
harry31Mandaluyong Posts: 6Member Joined: Aug 19, 2014
@markier87 thanks bro, madami akong tanong. Hope u can help me.
quitteMandaluyong Posts: 14Member Joined: Aug 20, 2014
Hi! I'm planning to take diploma of nursing and aged care certificate. But i am a registered nurse here in phils. My mother and siblings are already permanent residents in adelaide. Natatakot ako baka di ma-grant visa ko(getting too negative) sabi ksi nila if you're going to study in AU dpt higher than your previous study to prove na genuine student ka.
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May 7, 2014 - IELTS Speaking Test
May 10, 2014 - IELTS Exam (L/W/R)
May 23, 2014 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, W-6.0, R-7.0, S-7.0 = 7.0)
June 2, 2014 - Lodged Application to University of Western Sydney through IDP Philippines (Master of Planning)
June 13, 2014 - Received Conditional Offer Letter from University of Western Sydney
June 17, 2014 - Accepted the Offer Letter of UWS and paid tuition fee
June 24, 2014 - Received Email from UWS that I have met the condition on the offer letter
June 26, 2014 - Received CoE from UWS
July 1, 2014 - Submitted all docs for application of Student Visa subclass 573 to IDP Philippines
July 2, 2014 - Medical at Nationwide
July 3, 2014 - Email from the Australian Embassy that they have received my application
July 10, 2014 - Visa Grant notice visa Email!!! (Thank you Lord!)
July 16, 2014 - Arrived in Sydney
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May 7, 2014 - IELTS Speaking Test
May 10, 2014 - IELTS Exam (L/W/R)
May 23, 2014 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, W-6.0, R-7.0, S-7.0 = 7.0)
June 2, 2014 - Lodged Application to University of Western Sydney through IDP Philippines (Master of Planning)
June 13, 2014 - Received Conditional Offer Letter from University of Western Sydney
June 17, 2014 - Accepted the Offer Letter of UWS and paid tuition fee
June 24, 2014 - Received Email from UWS that I have met the condition on the offer letter
June 26, 2014 - Received CoE from UWS
July 1, 2014 - Submitted all docs for application of Student Visa subclass 573 to IDP Philippines
July 2, 2014 - Medical at Nationwide
July 3, 2014 - Email from the Australian Embassy that they have received my application
July 10, 2014 - Visa Grant notice visa Email!!! (Thank you Lord!)
July 16, 2014 - Arrived in Sydney
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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)
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then as you mentioned wala sa SOL ang occupation nyo then the other option would be the CSOL which is intended for those occupations na wala sa SOL but here you need an employer to sponsor you.....so suggest ko sa iyo na masters would be a better option comparing to tafe or bachelors for the following reasons:
1. unlimited work rights mo or ur hubby if masters ang primary visa holder (limited to 40 hrs forthnight if tafe/vocational and bachelors degree)
2. with regard to the tuition fees hindi masyado kalayuan ang TF ng bachelors at masters pero malaki ang diperensya pag unlimited ang isa sa inyo...mag makakaipon kayo pangtuition ninyo....hope this helps...good luck sis/bro
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Thanks again! Godbless!
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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)
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primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 46Member
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Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
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primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 46Member
Joined: Aug 15, 2014
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 46Member
Joined: Aug 15, 2014
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
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Joined: Feb 02, 2014
Posts: 311Member
Joined: Sep 25, 2012
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
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primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 492Member
Joined: Sep 23, 2013
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)
Posts: 181Member
Joined: Jun 30, 2014
I suggest you weigh in or check if your accom is near public transport.. Or within how many minutes walk from the school..or any suburb centre so u can easily look for jobs.. U can check with maps i suppose.. Hehe what school? are you living in victoria? U can check with ptv.vic.gov.au
573 (Bachelor's) TIMELINE:
22/03/14 Online application (with regrets--dapat nagagent!)
26/06/14 Offer letter received
27/06/14 Payment made / Offer accepted
30/06/14 electronic Confirmation of Enrolment received
01/07/14 Lodged with VFS
02/07/14 Received by Australian Embassy
03/07/14 Medicals with St Luke's Extension done
09/07/14 Medicals uploaded
09/07/14 Email of Notice of Grant received
14/07/14 Arrived at Melbourne / First day of classes
06/10/15 Deakin Graduation!
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Soloist here bound for Melbourne (sana), looking for pinoy friends, and possible accommodation. Meron ba jan? thanks guys and god bless.
Posts: 492Member
Joined: Sep 23, 2013
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)
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