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Posts: 118Member
Joined: Jan 02, 2014
Occupation: Chemical Engineer (ANZSCO 233111)
Jan 2014 - Started gathering docs and contacted a MARA Agent
Feb 2014 - Completed CDR and notarized docs in Oz c/o MARA Agent
May 17, 2014 - IELTS #1 GT Result [L-7.5, R-5.5, W-8.0, S-7.0]
July 19, 2014 - IELTS #2 GT Result [L-7.0, R-6.0, W-7.0, S-7.0]
Aug 05, 2014 - Submitted docs to EA for Skills Assessment (c/o MARA Agent)
Aug 07, 2014 - EA deducted fee from credit card... 16 weeks waiting game begins... #patienceisavirtue
Nov. 01, 2014 - IELTS #3 GT Result [L-7.5, R-6.0, W-7.0, S-7.0]
Dec. 06, 2014 - IELTS #4 ACA Result [L-8.0, R-6.0, W-6.5, S-7.0]
Mar. 04, 2015 - Received EA Positive Skills Assessment Result, CHEMICAL ENGINEER - Thank You Lord & Praise God!
Mar. 16, 2016 - PTE #1 ACA Result [L-78, R-60, W-83, S-75]
Apr. 23, 2016 - PTE #2 ACA Result [L-65, R-62, W-62, S-66]
Dec. 03, 2016 - PTE #3 ACA Result [L-63, R-73, W-75, S-58]
Dec. 17, 2016 - PTE #4 ACA Result [L-78, R-84, W-88, S-75]... Finally!!! Thank You Lord & Praise God!
Dec. 19, 2016 - EOI Updated by MARA Agent for 189-65 Pts., 190-70Pts.
Dec. 21, 2016 - Received ITA for 189 Visa - Thank You & Praise God!
Feb. 8, 2017 - Lodged 189 Visa Application.
Feb. 6, 2017 - NBI Appointment, Finger-printing. Got Hit!
Feb. 13, 2017 - NBI released after 7 days.
Feb. 14, 2017 - NBI uploaded by agent.
Feb. 16, 2017 - Medicals Done @ Dubai London Clinic, Jumeirah Branch.
Feb. 16, 2017 - CO Contact - Acknowledgement of a valid application for an additional applicant(s) for Skilled -
Independent (subclass 189) visa has been assessed as valid.
Feb. 21, 2017 - 1st CO Contact - Asking for Evidence of employment - updated employment reference and additional evidence of income for entire claimed period of employment. For De-Facto Partner, Evidence of your relationship with your de facto partner and Evidence that your relationship has ended with your former spouse or de facto partner.
Mar. 1, 2017 - Submitted required documents by CO.
Mar. 21, 2017 - Submitted same address billing statement, joint property investment (condo unit) and most recent photo compilation as defacto evidence.
Mar. 28, 2017 - Submitted partner's ex-spouse stat dec as further evidence for end of relationship.
March 30, 2017 - 2nd CO Contact - Asking for CTC Birth Certificates of Partner's two kids and to be sent for medical assessments.
May 25, 2017 - 3nd CO Contact - Medical referrals of my defacto's two kids provided by DIBP.
May 27, 2017 - Done with the kids' medicals. Immediately the 2 yr. old boy was cleared.
May 30, 2017 - The 5 yr. old girl was cleared.
May 30, 2017 - Agent informed DIBP that their request has been actioned.
Sept. 4, 2017 - Grant with IED Dec. 21, 2017 - Thank you Lord & Praise God!
Nov. 2-10, 2017 - IED Fulfilled then Back to UAE again! (Ipon-Ipon Muna before BM! To Your Glory, Lord! In Jesus Name, Amen!)
March, 2019 - BM Plan! God be with Us... To His Glory, Always & Forever... Amen.
Posts: 4Member
Joined: Aug 04, 2014
Posts: 1Member
Joined: Sep 01, 2014
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Aug 13, 2014
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Aug 13, 2014
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 118Member
Joined: Jan 02, 2014
Occupation: Chemical Engineer (ANZSCO 233111)
Jan 2014 - Started gathering docs and contacted a MARA Agent
Feb 2014 - Completed CDR and notarized docs in Oz c/o MARA Agent
May 17, 2014 - IELTS #1 GT Result [L-7.5, R-5.5, W-8.0, S-7.0]
July 19, 2014 - IELTS #2 GT Result [L-7.0, R-6.0, W-7.0, S-7.0]
Aug 05, 2014 - Submitted docs to EA for Skills Assessment (c/o MARA Agent)
Aug 07, 2014 - EA deducted fee from credit card... 16 weeks waiting game begins... #patienceisavirtue
Nov. 01, 2014 - IELTS #3 GT Result [L-7.5, R-6.0, W-7.0, S-7.0]
Dec. 06, 2014 - IELTS #4 ACA Result [L-8.0, R-6.0, W-6.5, S-7.0]
Mar. 04, 2015 - Received EA Positive Skills Assessment Result, CHEMICAL ENGINEER - Thank You Lord & Praise God!
Mar. 16, 2016 - PTE #1 ACA Result [L-78, R-60, W-83, S-75]
Apr. 23, 2016 - PTE #2 ACA Result [L-65, R-62, W-62, S-66]
Dec. 03, 2016 - PTE #3 ACA Result [L-63, R-73, W-75, S-58]
Dec. 17, 2016 - PTE #4 ACA Result [L-78, R-84, W-88, S-75]... Finally!!! Thank You Lord & Praise God!
Dec. 19, 2016 - EOI Updated by MARA Agent for 189-65 Pts., 190-70Pts.
Dec. 21, 2016 - Received ITA for 189 Visa - Thank You & Praise God!
Feb. 8, 2017 - Lodged 189 Visa Application.
Feb. 6, 2017 - NBI Appointment, Finger-printing. Got Hit!
Feb. 13, 2017 - NBI released after 7 days.
Feb. 14, 2017 - NBI uploaded by agent.
Feb. 16, 2017 - Medicals Done @ Dubai London Clinic, Jumeirah Branch.
Feb. 16, 2017 - CO Contact - Acknowledgement of a valid application for an additional applicant(s) for Skilled -
Independent (subclass 189) visa has been assessed as valid.
Feb. 21, 2017 - 1st CO Contact - Asking for Evidence of employment - updated employment reference and additional evidence of income for entire claimed period of employment. For De-Facto Partner, Evidence of your relationship with your de facto partner and Evidence that your relationship has ended with your former spouse or de facto partner.
Mar. 1, 2017 - Submitted required documents by CO.
Mar. 21, 2017 - Submitted same address billing statement, joint property investment (condo unit) and most recent photo compilation as defacto evidence.
Mar. 28, 2017 - Submitted partner's ex-spouse stat dec as further evidence for end of relationship.
March 30, 2017 - 2nd CO Contact - Asking for CTC Birth Certificates of Partner's two kids and to be sent for medical assessments.
May 25, 2017 - 3nd CO Contact - Medical referrals of my defacto's two kids provided by DIBP.
May 27, 2017 - Done with the kids' medicals. Immediately the 2 yr. old boy was cleared.
May 30, 2017 - The 5 yr. old girl was cleared.
May 30, 2017 - Agent informed DIBP that their request has been actioned.
Sept. 4, 2017 - Grant with IED Dec. 21, 2017 - Thank you Lord & Praise God!
Nov. 2-10, 2017 - IED Fulfilled then Back to UAE again! (Ipon-Ipon Muna before BM! To Your Glory, Lord! In Jesus Name, Amen!)
March, 2019 - BM Plan! God be with Us... To His Glory, Always & Forever... Amen.
Posts: 118Member
Joined: Jan 02, 2014
Occupation: Chemical Engineer (ANZSCO 233111)
Jan 2014 - Started gathering docs and contacted a MARA Agent
Feb 2014 - Completed CDR and notarized docs in Oz c/o MARA Agent
May 17, 2014 - IELTS #1 GT Result [L-7.5, R-5.5, W-8.0, S-7.0]
July 19, 2014 - IELTS #2 GT Result [L-7.0, R-6.0, W-7.0, S-7.0]
Aug 05, 2014 - Submitted docs to EA for Skills Assessment (c/o MARA Agent)
Aug 07, 2014 - EA deducted fee from credit card... 16 weeks waiting game begins... #patienceisavirtue
Nov. 01, 2014 - IELTS #3 GT Result [L-7.5, R-6.0, W-7.0, S-7.0]
Dec. 06, 2014 - IELTS #4 ACA Result [L-8.0, R-6.0, W-6.5, S-7.0]
Mar. 04, 2015 - Received EA Positive Skills Assessment Result, CHEMICAL ENGINEER - Thank You Lord & Praise God!
Mar. 16, 2016 - PTE #1 ACA Result [L-78, R-60, W-83, S-75]
Apr. 23, 2016 - PTE #2 ACA Result [L-65, R-62, W-62, S-66]
Dec. 03, 2016 - PTE #3 ACA Result [L-63, R-73, W-75, S-58]
Dec. 17, 2016 - PTE #4 ACA Result [L-78, R-84, W-88, S-75]... Finally!!! Thank You Lord & Praise God!
Dec. 19, 2016 - EOI Updated by MARA Agent for 189-65 Pts., 190-70Pts.
Dec. 21, 2016 - Received ITA for 189 Visa - Thank You & Praise God!
Feb. 8, 2017 - Lodged 189 Visa Application.
Feb. 6, 2017 - NBI Appointment, Finger-printing. Got Hit!
Feb. 13, 2017 - NBI released after 7 days.
Feb. 14, 2017 - NBI uploaded by agent.
Feb. 16, 2017 - Medicals Done @ Dubai London Clinic, Jumeirah Branch.
Feb. 16, 2017 - CO Contact - Acknowledgement of a valid application for an additional applicant(s) for Skilled -
Independent (subclass 189) visa has been assessed as valid.
Feb. 21, 2017 - 1st CO Contact - Asking for Evidence of employment - updated employment reference and additional evidence of income for entire claimed period of employment. For De-Facto Partner, Evidence of your relationship with your de facto partner and Evidence that your relationship has ended with your former spouse or de facto partner.
Mar. 1, 2017 - Submitted required documents by CO.
Mar. 21, 2017 - Submitted same address billing statement, joint property investment (condo unit) and most recent photo compilation as defacto evidence.
Mar. 28, 2017 - Submitted partner's ex-spouse stat dec as further evidence for end of relationship.
March 30, 2017 - 2nd CO Contact - Asking for CTC Birth Certificates of Partner's two kids and to be sent for medical assessments.
May 25, 2017 - 3nd CO Contact - Medical referrals of my defacto's two kids provided by DIBP.
May 27, 2017 - Done with the kids' medicals. Immediately the 2 yr. old boy was cleared.
May 30, 2017 - The 5 yr. old girl was cleared.
May 30, 2017 - Agent informed DIBP that their request has been actioned.
Sept. 4, 2017 - Grant with IED Dec. 21, 2017 - Thank you Lord & Praise God!
Nov. 2-10, 2017 - IED Fulfilled then Back to UAE again! (Ipon-Ipon Muna before BM! To Your Glory, Lord! In Jesus Name, Amen!)
March, 2019 - BM Plan! God be with Us... To His Glory, Always & Forever... Amen.
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Aug 13, 2014