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Posts: 40Member
Joined: Jun 09, 2014
ANZSCO 261313 Software Engineer
mar 25 submitted acs
apr 5 ielts exam
apr 21 ielts results (L=9.5, R=8.5, WS=7.5 overall 8.0)
may 20 acs results suitable
may 20 Submitted SS application for VIC
may 20 Submitted EOI for Visa 189
may 21 Updated EOI for Visa 189
may 27 Updated EOI to include Visa 190
jun 23 Got invited to apply for Visa 189
jun 23 Applied for My Health Declarations
jun 24 Lodged Visa 189 application
jul 9 NBI Finger Printing done and Sent to Philippines
jul 12 Health Exam Completed
jul 22 Release of Certificate of Clearance
jul 24 Uploaded: NBI Clearance, SG Police Clearance, eMedical Information Sheet, Spouse Proof of Functional English -IELTS
jul 27 Uploaded: Form 80
sep 4 Direct Grant (Team 2 GSM Adelaide)
TO GOD BE ALL GLORY
Posts: 40Member
Joined: Jun 09, 2014
ANZSCO 261313 Software Engineer
mar 25 submitted acs
apr 5 ielts exam
apr 21 ielts results (L=9.5, R=8.5, WS=7.5 overall 8.0)
may 20 acs results suitable
may 20 Submitted SS application for VIC
may 20 Submitted EOI for Visa 189
may 21 Updated EOI for Visa 189
may 27 Updated EOI to include Visa 190
jun 23 Got invited to apply for Visa 189
jun 23 Applied for My Health Declarations
jun 24 Lodged Visa 189 application
jul 9 NBI Finger Printing done and Sent to Philippines
jul 12 Health Exam Completed
jul 22 Release of Certificate of Clearance
jul 24 Uploaded: NBI Clearance, SG Police Clearance, eMedical Information Sheet, Spouse Proof of Functional English -IELTS
jul 27 Uploaded: Form 80
sep 4 Direct Grant (Team 2 GSM Adelaide)
TO GOD BE ALL GLORY
Posts: 263Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2013
meron din ba kaya ibang members d2 na naka-experience ng ganito? thanks po!
Electronics Engineer 233411
2013
Oct - Made long overdue decision!
21-Nov - IELTS Results (L-8.5/R-8.0/W-7.0/S-7.0)
Dec - CDR preparations / Holiday Mode
2014
16-Jan - EA skills assessment receipt date
24-Jun - Received EA assessment result from our mailbox
25-Jun - Submitted EOI
28-Jul - Received invitation to apply visa 189
30-Jul - NBI Fingerprinting @ Cantonment Police/Authentication @ PH Embassy SG
1-Aug - Lodged Visa 189 application (w/ wife and 2 kids)
14-Aug - All Medicals Cleared
22-Sep - Uploaded last doc (SG COC)
9-Oct - Assigned CO - Adelaide T4 (Sent requested SG PCC which I already uploaded last Sep22)
10- Oct - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord!
Posts: 152Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2014
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!
Posts: 263Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2013
Electronics Engineer 233411
2013
Oct - Made long overdue decision!
21-Nov - IELTS Results (L-8.5/R-8.0/W-7.0/S-7.0)
Dec - CDR preparations / Holiday Mode
2014
16-Jan - EA skills assessment receipt date
24-Jun - Received EA assessment result from our mailbox
25-Jun - Submitted EOI
28-Jul - Received invitation to apply visa 189
30-Jul - NBI Fingerprinting @ Cantonment Police/Authentication @ PH Embassy SG
1-Aug - Lodged Visa 189 application (w/ wife and 2 kids)
14-Aug - All Medicals Cleared
22-Sep - Uploaded last doc (SG COC)
9-Oct - Assigned CO - Adelaide T4 (Sent requested SG PCC which I already uploaded last Sep22)
10- Oct - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord!
Posts: 152Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2014
nag iba na naman yung message sa akin:
Meeting the health requirement
Health has been finalised for this person for this visa subclass based on the information provided to the department. If this person needs to do anything further to meet the health requirement, they will be contacted by the department. There is no need to contact the department at this time concerning this matter.
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!
Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
Joined: Mar 30, 2013
Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!
...sharpening my core gifts now...
...working on new, better goals...
Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~
Posts: 403Member
Joined: Nov 21, 2013
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 🇦🇺
Posts: 12Member
Joined: Aug 01, 2014
Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
Joined: Mar 30, 2013
Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!
...sharpening my core gifts now...
...working on new, better goals...
Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~
Posts: 6Member
Joined: May 22, 2014
Posts: 152Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2014
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!
Posts: 12Member
Joined: Jul 02, 2014
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!!!)
Posts: 146Member
Joined: Jan 20, 2014
261311 Analyst Programmer
06 Sep 2013 - Started to collect ACS Requirements
30 Oct 2013 - Submit docs for ACS Assessment
24 Jan 2014 - Received positive ACS Assessment (Bachelors Degree & 8+ yrs work experience)
07 Jun 2014 - IELTS Exam
20 Jun 2014 - IELTS Results: L 8.0 ,R 7.5 ,W 6.5 ,S 6.5, OBS 7.0
05 Aug 2014 - Submitted EOI for 189 Visa
08 Sep 2014 - Invited for Visa 189
22 Sep 2014 - Lodge Visa 189
31 Oct 2014 - Medicals at SL BGC
05 Nov 2014 - Medicals uploaded by SL BGC
20 Nov 2014 - Visa Granted!!! Thank u Lord!! (IED: 25 Sep 2015)
Posts: 38Member
Joined: Jun 17, 2014
@bloodyruth congrats!
Primary Applicant: Hubby
Occupation: 261311 Analyst Programmer
28 February 2014 - Suitable for migration - ACS Assessment Result
04 April 2014 - IELTS
10 May 2014 - Retake IELTS
23 May 2014 - IELTS Result (7.5)
24 May 2014 - Lodged EOI 189 Visa 65pts
26 May 2014 - Invited to Apply for 189 Visa
17 June 2014 - Lodged Visa 189
28 August 2014 - CO Allocation
5 September 2014 - Medical at SLEC Ermita and NBI Taft
09 September 2014 - Applied SG COC
11 September 2014 - NBI Uploaded
2 October 2014 - SG COC Uploaded
9 October 2014 - Visa Grant
2 April 2015 - IED
Posts: 12Member
Joined: Jul 02, 2014
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!!!)
Posts: 152Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2014
Mga batchmates, @Wish @ramlal @Ganpathoz2014 @Raghav1983 @chuminh @cleoeyes kamusta kayo? Any news po?
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!
Posts: 79Member
Joined: May 24, 2014
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
Posts: 79Member
Joined: May 24, 2014
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
Posts: 8Member
Joined: Aug 28, 2014
I have received my DIRECT GRANT this morning.
To those who are waiting, keep the faith, continue believing in your dream. It all unfolds in God's right time.
P.S. I chose to be a silent follower since what I knew was nothing new or different from the active posters.
ANZSCO 261311 - ANALYST PROGRAMMER
Jan 18 2014 - IELTS General Test
Jan 29 2014 - IELTS Result (All 8)
Mar 23 2014 - Submitted ACS Skills Assessment
May 15 2014 - ACS SA Result (AQF Bachelor Degree, 3++ claimable years)
May 18 2014 - SkillSelect Submitted (70 pts)
May 26 2014 - SS Invite 189
Jun 17 2014 - Lodged SC 189 (Family of 3)
Jun 18 2014 - NBI Clearance released (for Husband & Me)
Jun 28 2014 - Accomplished Health Requirements
Aug 28 2014 - Visa Grant (Direct) (Adelaide T8, CO: DB)
Jun 18 2015 - Latest entry date
Posts: 152Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2014
June 17 ka pala nag-lodge, nabubuhayan na ulit kami ng loob hehe. God willing, yung mga nag-apply nung June 2* na ang maaasikaso by next week.
All the best to you and your family!
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!
Posts: 61Member
Joined: Dec 04, 2013
Husband is Main Applicant - Electronics Engineer, Dependent Wife (freelance photographer) + 1 child (Based in Singapore)
Apr 5, 2014 --- Husband took 2nd try IELTS Exam
Apr 24, 2014 --- IELTS Passing score overall 7.5
Apr 29, 2014 --- Submitted EA Assessment
July 24, 2014 --- Received positive EA Assessment Electronics Engineer (ANZSCO 233411)
Aug 8, 2014 --- Submitted EOI
Aug 11, 2014 --- Received Visa 189 Invitation
Aug 25, 2014 --- Lodged & paid Visa 189, uploaded some docs
Sept 1, 2014 --- Received email "IMMI Acknowledgement Valid Application Received"
Sept 8, 2014 --- Apply SG CoC @ Cantonement Ofc SG
Sept 8, 2014 --- Medical Exam @ Point Medical Paragon SG
Sept 16, 2014 --- NBI Fingerprinting @ Phil Embassy SG
Sept 17, 2014 --- Mailed NBI App form to Manila Taft Ofc
Sept 26, 2014 --- Received NBI from Manila
Sept 29, 2014 --- Collected SG CoC
Oct 2, 2014 --- Received email from MOC, dependent wife need further medical test due to existing lung scar (mild bronchiectasis), but no TB history, awaiting clinic results after 6-8 weeks more. (keeping the faith!!!)
Nov 28, 2014 --- CO assigned at looong last (Adelaide Team6) but asking for additional Income documents (ITR/payslip). Upload done!
Dec 8, 2014 --- Sputum results came out all normal and no TB or any bacterial growth {praise GOD to the highest level!!!}
Dec 10, 2014 --- Repeat Xray done
Dec 11, 2014 --- Final Xray report came out and Chest specialist reported I am totally fit to travel and stay in AU! Yey!
Dec 15, 2014 --- GOLDEN EMAIL at veryy verry looong last arrived! (no need to sign health undertaking)
The merriest blessed Xmassss everrrr!
*IED Sept 2015
Big Move --- June 27, 2015 (SYDNEY)
Deeply grateful to ALL here in PINOYAU's amazing support group!
And above all, THANK YOU dearest GOD!!!
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2013
Meeting the health requirement
This person may be required to undergo health examinations as part of this visa application process. The message on this page should continue to be monitored for any updates.
I did the medicals prior the lodgement of visa to save time. I guess hintay na lang siguro ako sa CO. I just made sure na yung My Health Declaration with the Completed status ang na-upload ko sa evidence of health.
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
Posts: 8Member
Joined: Aug 28, 2014
All the best to you as well. Keep the faith.
ANZSCO 261311 - ANALYST PROGRAMMER
Jan 18 2014 - IELTS General Test
Jan 29 2014 - IELTS Result (All 8)
Mar 23 2014 - Submitted ACS Skills Assessment
May 15 2014 - ACS SA Result (AQF Bachelor Degree, 3++ claimable years)
May 18 2014 - SkillSelect Submitted (70 pts)
May 26 2014 - SS Invite 189
Jun 17 2014 - Lodged SC 189 (Family of 3)
Jun 18 2014 - NBI Clearance released (for Husband & Me)
Jun 28 2014 - Accomplished Health Requirements
Aug 28 2014 - Visa Grant (Direct) (Adelaide T8, CO: DB)
Jun 18 2015 - Latest entry date
Posts: 152Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2014
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!
Posts: 8Member
Joined: Aug 28, 2014
Generally, you only upload evidences to support the points you are claiming.
In my case, I just uploaded my husband's (secondary applicant) certificate of english instruction from his college and his TOR (since he already had it and as support to the certificate) so we dint have to pay addtl charges.
ANZSCO 261311 - ANALYST PROGRAMMER
Jan 18 2014 - IELTS General Test
Jan 29 2014 - IELTS Result (All 8)
Mar 23 2014 - Submitted ACS Skills Assessment
May 15 2014 - ACS SA Result (AQF Bachelor Degree, 3++ claimable years)
May 18 2014 - SkillSelect Submitted (70 pts)
May 26 2014 - SS Invite 189
Jun 17 2014 - Lodged SC 189 (Family of 3)
Jun 18 2014 - NBI Clearance released (for Husband & Me)
Jun 28 2014 - Accomplished Health Requirements
Aug 28 2014 - Visa Grant (Direct) (Adelaide T8, CO: DB)
Jun 18 2015 - Latest entry date
Posts: 263Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2013
Kaya for secondary applicants and you are not claiming points for them, it would be good na certificate of english instruction from his college and his TOR/Diploma lng ang e-uupload mo
Electronics Engineer 233411
2013
Oct - Made long overdue decision!
21-Nov - IELTS Results (L-8.5/R-8.0/W-7.0/S-7.0)
Dec - CDR preparations / Holiday Mode
2014
16-Jan - EA skills assessment receipt date
24-Jun - Received EA assessment result from our mailbox
25-Jun - Submitted EOI
28-Jul - Received invitation to apply visa 189
30-Jul - NBI Fingerprinting @ Cantonment Police/Authentication @ PH Embassy SG
1-Aug - Lodged Visa 189 application (w/ wife and 2 kids)
14-Aug - All Medicals Cleared
22-Sep - Uploaded last doc (SG COC)
9-Oct - Assigned CO - Adelaide T4 (Sent requested SG PCC which I already uploaded last Sep22)
10- Oct - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord!
Posts: 61Member
Joined: Dec 04, 2013
Husband is Main Applicant - Electronics Engineer, Dependent Wife (freelance photographer) + 1 child (Based in Singapore)
Apr 5, 2014 --- Husband took 2nd try IELTS Exam
Apr 24, 2014 --- IELTS Passing score overall 7.5
Apr 29, 2014 --- Submitted EA Assessment
July 24, 2014 --- Received positive EA Assessment Electronics Engineer (ANZSCO 233411)
Aug 8, 2014 --- Submitted EOI
Aug 11, 2014 --- Received Visa 189 Invitation
Aug 25, 2014 --- Lodged & paid Visa 189, uploaded some docs
Sept 1, 2014 --- Received email "IMMI Acknowledgement Valid Application Received"
Sept 8, 2014 --- Apply SG CoC @ Cantonement Ofc SG
Sept 8, 2014 --- Medical Exam @ Point Medical Paragon SG
Sept 16, 2014 --- NBI Fingerprinting @ Phil Embassy SG
Sept 17, 2014 --- Mailed NBI App form to Manila Taft Ofc
Sept 26, 2014 --- Received NBI from Manila
Sept 29, 2014 --- Collected SG CoC
Oct 2, 2014 --- Received email from MOC, dependent wife need further medical test due to existing lung scar (mild bronchiectasis), but no TB history, awaiting clinic results after 6-8 weeks more. (keeping the faith!!!)
Nov 28, 2014 --- CO assigned at looong last (Adelaide Team6) but asking for additional Income documents (ITR/payslip). Upload done!
Dec 8, 2014 --- Sputum results came out all normal and no TB or any bacterial growth {praise GOD to the highest level!!!}
Dec 10, 2014 --- Repeat Xray done
Dec 11, 2014 --- Final Xray report came out and Chest specialist reported I am totally fit to travel and stay in AU! Yey!
Dec 15, 2014 --- GOLDEN EMAIL at veryy verry looong last arrived! (no need to sign health undertaking)
The merriest blessed Xmassss everrrr!
*IED Sept 2015
Big Move --- June 27, 2015 (SYDNEY)
Deeply grateful to ALL here in PINOYAU's amazing support group!
And above all, THANK YOU dearest GOD!!!
Posts: 146Member
Joined: Jan 20, 2014
261311 Analyst Programmer
06 Sep 2013 - Started to collect ACS Requirements
30 Oct 2013 - Submit docs for ACS Assessment
24 Jan 2014 - Received positive ACS Assessment (Bachelors Degree & 8+ yrs work experience)
07 Jun 2014 - IELTS Exam
20 Jun 2014 - IELTS Results: L 8.0 ,R 7.5 ,W 6.5 ,S 6.5, OBS 7.0
05 Aug 2014 - Submitted EOI for 189 Visa
08 Sep 2014 - Invited for Visa 189
22 Sep 2014 - Lodge Visa 189
31 Oct 2014 - Medicals at SL BGC
05 Nov 2014 - Medicals uploaded by SL BGC
20 Nov 2014 - Visa Granted!!! Thank u Lord!! (IED: 25 Sep 2015)
Posts: 56Member
Joined: Dec 03, 2013
My Timeline:
28 Mar 2014 - Submitted ACS Skills Assessment
10 May 2014 - Took IELTS (General)
26 May 2014 - Received ACS Skills Assessment Result: Suitable
27 May 2014 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5; R: 9; W: 7; S: 8.5; OBS: 8.5)
28 May 2014 - Submitted EOI for Visa 189
23 Jun 2014 - Received Invitation for Visa Application
26 Jun 2014 - Lodged Visa 189 Application
15 Sep 2014 - Direct Visa Grant