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danyan2001usMelbourne, Australia Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator Joined: Nov 14, 2012
@jie1234 I went early before my OSHC started. No problem with that. As long as iwas ka sa accident or any illness kasi ala ka pa insurance, mahal magka sakit. Lol.
and don't forget guys to inform your private insurance provider of your early arrival in OZ para ma adjust ang coverage nyo kasi hindi naman allowe na andito ka tapos wala ka insurance or hindi pa nagstart ang coverage mo
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
hehe..nag reply na yung school. sila na daw bahala mag adjust ng oshc start date at an earlier time. itong sa akin paninigurado lang naman din.:) im sure maraming nakaalis papuntang australia way before their oshc has begun. mahirap na baka madale pa ako ng matinik na immig officer..lol
1 Today will be my day
2 I'm the best me there is
3 I know that I am a winner
4 I can do it, I know I can
5 God will always be with me
update..wow ang bilis! kagabi pa ako ng email sa school ko...inasikaso nila agad then may verification letter na aako ngayon with my oshc moved to an earlier date! magaleng! magaleng!hehe
1 Today will be my day
2 I'm the best me there is
3 I know that I am a winner
4 I can do it, I know I can
5 God will always be with me
Be positive and believe in yourself
danyan2001usMelbourne, Australia Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator Joined: Nov 14, 2012
update..wow ang bilis! kagabi pa ako ng email sa school ko...inasikaso nila agad then may verification letter na aako ngayon with my oshc moved to an earlier date! magaleng! magaleng!hehe
good job bro
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
jenlagadonMandaluyong Posts: 4Member Joined: Aug 25, 2014
Hi guys.. kinakabahan na kami ng asawa ko kasi na i lodge na nung friday yung application nya anytime matawagan na kami for interview.. ako kasi ang nag sponsor sa kanya.. tanong ko lang po ano po ba kadalasan tinatanong or iniinterview sa sponsor? lahat ba nag apply ng student visa tinatawagan for interview? sabi kasi nila random lang daw, pero sana hinde kami matawagan at ma grant ang visa ng asawa ko.. Kasi yung mga nauna nag apply sa amin at yung mga kadalasan na tinatawagan na refuse ang visa kaya kinakabahan talaga kami.. from davao city po kami..
jenlagadonMandaluyong Posts: 4Member Joined: Aug 25, 2014
@valiantboy sana yung asawa ko din ma grant ang visa ng no interview.. kelan po na grant visa mo? ka kalodge lang ng papers namin nung friday pa sabi ng agent namin any time tawagan na kami for interview.. kinakabahan na kami araw- araw
been there done that..:) I think we all did. The best way to combat the anxiety is prayer, lots of it! and it doesn't hurt if you actually prepare answers to possible questions they might throw at you. isulat mo na lahat in one whole sheet of paper (you might need more)..lol i actually empathize at your situation because my anxiety never went away until i received my grant..doon na ako nakahinga ng maluwag.. hehe
1 Today will be my day
2 I'm the best me there is
3 I know that I am a winner
4 I can do it, I know I can
5 God will always be with me
Be positive and believe in yourself
jenlagadonMandaluyong Posts: 4Member Joined: Aug 25, 2014
@iamshe_qldbound hi sis sa metro college din ako sa davao city kaka lodge lang ng papers namin nung friday,, ask ko lang tinawagan ka po ba for interview? kinakabahan na kami baka kasi tawagan kami anytime..
jenlagadonMandaluyong Posts: 4Member Joined: Aug 25, 2014
@iamshe_qldbound congrats sis,, sana kami din.. tinawagan ka ba for interview?
ozdreamer0323Timbuktu Posts: 154Member Joined: Feb 06, 2014
@jenlagadon just always remember why you are applying for Australia and that should be more than enough to counter your anxiety and kaba ...
Start of a new week guys, sana lahat po ng kasama naming on "waiting game" mode e makakuha ng positive result.
tin1289Sydney Posts: 96Member Joined: Feb 02, 2014
@tin1289 ano po visa subclass niyo? Sana ganun din sakin. Subclass 572 ako eh.
Hi po..need help lng po regarding proof of funds. Pwede ba gamitin ung funds ng father ni partner ko regarding sa pg aaply ng student visa. Di pa po kc kmi kasal ni partner dto sa pinas bale sya po ksma ko pg ng punta oz.the thing is di kmi kasal dto sa pinas,again pwde po ba ung funds ng father ng partner ko ang gamitin proof of funds nmnin thank you..
@cody about po diyan sa concern mo sa tingin ko hindi nyo po pwede gamitin kasi hindi pa naman kayo kasal at baka magka issue lang kayo sa documents, pwede nyo lang magamit yung fund kung ang partner mo ang magiging primary applicant tapos ikaw ang gawin niya na defacto partner. Pag isipan nyo po mabuti mahigpit po kasi ang mga c.o pag dating sa show money ng mga applicant. Good luck and god bless to 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
@cody I agree with @dreamprayhard84 medyo mahirap kapag ikaw ang primary tapos father ni partner ang sponsor, better if si partner ang primary tapos ikaw dependent niya. Just my two cents though.
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)
@markier87@dreamprayhard84 pano if my baby kami and married kmi sa ibang bansa hindi nga lang sa pinas is there any chance na pedeng gamitin un sa father ng partner ko? Tapos nko sa ielts and documents un concern ko lang is proof of funds which is un father ng partner ko? Or kung sakaling ilipat ky partner un funds ng father nya pede na kaya gamitin ko yon kahit di kami kasal? Thanks
@cody Sorry, I'm a bit confused. You're married in a different country but not in the Philippines? Regarding the bank account, if the funds will be transferred to your partner, I believe you have to wait 3 months maturity. That's what I have read in some of our friends' comments here.
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
I have a question panu kung after 2 years gusto ko kunin de facto ko sa oz peru d ko sya dineclare pede ba yun??
@cody kung kasal kayo sa ibang bansa need nyo kumuha sa bansa na pinagkasalan nyo tulad satn mga kinakasal dito sa pinas sa NSO kumukuha ng docs kasi kung wala kayo maprovide na valid docs na kasal kayo at pinasa nyo ang application nyo baka dumating sa point na ang CO ang mag notice sainyo na need nyo ng additional docs to prove na kinasal kayo, about sa show money yung pera ng father niya pwede naman itransfer saknya at siya ang maging sponsor mo pero dapat po may valid docs din siya na maipapasa sa embassy like kung nag work siya dito sa pinas need nyo ipasa ang itr, employment certificate with salary range, years of service and payslip, at kung nag work sa ibang bansa naman need nyo ipasa ang contract nyo at old passport stamp ng pinuntahan nyo na bansa para makita talaga na nag abroad at kinita yung pera sa abroad kasi mahigpit po ang CO lalo na sa show money pag nag check po kasi sila all docs na related sa show money versus nila yung pera sa bank ng sponsor mo, good luck po sana makatulong ang share ko.
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
@cody about po sa baby nyo good point po un pag nag defacto po kayo prove un na may relasyon kayo. Good luck po and god bless to 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
@tin1289 need mo siya isama sa new application mo ng visa at mga supporting documents na may relasyon kayo. 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
@dreamprayhard84 kng sakali po itransfer ung money ni patner sakin, hindi po ba ko ma question kng paanu ko ngkaroon ng ganun pera? Yes my valid papers po kmi na kasal kmi sa ibng bansa. Ung business nmin ky patner din nakapangalan.3 months po ba dpt ang pera sa account ko? Slmt po
@cody kung sayo naman ipapasok yung pera same lang dapat may valid docs ka na ipapasa sa embassy kung nag work itr, employment certificate at contract mo sa abroad kung nag work ka sa ibang bansa tpos kung business need mo ipasa yung business permit at itr, at tama po dapat 3 months old na sa bank yung pera. Good luck po.
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
good pm mga bro/sis... quick check lang sana. yung guide ba sa 1st page ay ok pa din? 2012 kasi yung last update pero baka same process pa din? any notable difference? TIA...
valiantboyMelbourne Posts: 181Member Joined: Jun 30, 2014
@valiantboy sana yung asawa ko din ma grant ang visa ng no interview.. kelan po na grant visa mo? ka kalodge lang ng papers namin nung friday pa sabi ng agent namin any time tawagan na kami for interview.. kinakabahan na kami araw- araw
hmm, 9th of July pa yun. sana nga, wala ng interview. kung kami 573 visa baka hindi na kasi kakaunti lang nakita ko sa forum na ininterview.. , pero be prepared pa rin.
anyway, I suggest you go through your application form. check niyo lang yung ung mga details para kung tanungin kayo... maalala niyo yung ano nakalagay. tapos, para hindi kayo kabahan, prep ka ng list ng possible questions, e.g., GTE, money, purpose, background, with answers na.. para diba, relaxed kayo kung sasagot. normal procedures lang naman yun, so no reason para kabahan..
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!
valiantboyMelbourne Posts: 181Member Joined: Jun 30, 2014
@danyan2001us oo nga kuya dan, dapat mag barbie tayo pag mainit na! haha
sige maganda yang idea mo...ok pa naman dito dahil free mag barby sa park hehe.....saan ba kau dito sa melby?
sa west, caroline springs
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!
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"
kowk48Mandaluyong Posts: 30Member Joined: Aug 14, 2014
Ask ko lang po kung Sino dito ang 573 under packaged course? Diploma muna then bachelor.. Need your advise po. Thanks in advance
danyan2001usMelbourne, Australia Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator Joined: Nov 14, 2012
@danyan2001us oo nga kuya dan, dapat mag barbie tayo pag mainit na! haha
sige maganda yang idea mo...ok pa naman dito dahil free mag barby sa park hehe.....saan ba kau dito sa melby?
sa west, caroline springs
sa may north naman kami sa may bundoora....meet you up one of these days guys
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
AgchangcocoSydney Posts: 59Member Joined: Nov 10, 2013
Good day po! Ask ko lang po kung yung ibang school nas aask nang proof of funds bago i assess yung application? Under po SVP yung school.Charles Sturt university, nag aask po sila nang bank statement of proof of funds before daw nila i assess yung application ko. TIA po.☺
573 visa
uws application- september 09 2014
offer letter- september 22, 2014
paid tuition fee
received COE
medical- October 01, 2014
visa lodgement thru AMS- October 10, 2014
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Be positive and believe in yourself
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been there done that..:) I think we all did. The best way to combat the anxiety is prayer, lots of it! and it doesn't hurt if you actually prepare answers to possible questions they might throw at you. isulat mo na lahat in one whole sheet of paper (you might need more)..lol i actually empathize at your situation because my anxiety never went away until i received my grant..doon na ako nakahinga ng maluwag.. hehe
1 Today will be my day
2 I'm the best me there is
3 I know that I am a winner
4 I can do it, I know I can
5 God will always be with me
Be positive and believe in yourself
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Start of a new week guys, sana lahat po ng kasama naming on "waiting game" mode e makakuha ng positive result.
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anu course mu? kelan intake mu?
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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-
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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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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: 96Member
Joined: Feb 02, 2014
Posts: 169Member
Joined: Jan 25, 2014
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-
Posts: 169Member
Joined: Jan 25, 2014
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-
Posts: 169Member
Joined: Jan 25, 2014
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-
Posts: 42Member
Joined: Aug 01, 2014
Posts: 169Member
Joined: Jan 25, 2014
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-
Posts: 19Member
Joined: Sep 20, 2012
Posts: 181Member
Joined: Jun 30, 2014
anyway, I suggest you go through your application form. check niyo lang yung ung mga details para kung tanungin kayo... maalala niyo yung ano nakalagay. tapos, para hindi kayo kabahan, prep ka ng list ng possible questions, e.g., GTE, money, purpose, background, with answers na.. para diba, relaxed kayo kung sasagot. normal procedures lang naman yun, so no reason para kabahan..
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!
Posts: 181Member
Joined: Jun 30, 2014
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!
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: 30Member
Joined: Aug 14, 2014
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 59Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2013
573 visa
uws application- september 09 2014
offer letter- september 22, 2014
paid tuition fee
received COE
medical- October 01, 2014
visa lodgement thru AMS- October 10, 2014