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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: 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: 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: 48Member
Joined: Jun 23, 2013
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family of 3
visa: 189 (with agent)
main applicant: hubby
Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 233512
Location: Singapore
01 Jul 2013 - request for COEs started
17 Aug 2013 - Main applicant ielts
12 Oct 2013 - (spouse)ielts
21 Sep 2013 - (spouse) ACS Assessment
26 Sep 2013 - ACS requested for more docs
18 Oct 2013 - submitted docs to ACS
08 Jan 2014 - (spouse)positive ACS 263112(Bachelors Degree & 2+ yrs exp)
09 Jan 2014 - (Main applicant) Engineers Australia Assessment 233512
03 Feb 2014 - (spouse)positive ACS 263111(Bachelors Degree & 8+yrs exp)-for backup
08 May 2014 - EA requested more docs
12 May 2014 - submitted docs to EA
05 Jun 2014 - (Main applicant) positive EA 233512 (Bachelors Degree & 8+ yrs exp)
05 Jun 2014 - Submitted EOI for 189 Visa (60pts)
23 Jun 2014 - Rcvd invitation to apply for visa
28 Jun 2014 - Lodged 189 Visa
05 Jul 2014 - Medical
28 Jul 2014 - SG COC
30 Jul 2014 - PH NBI
30 Aug 2014 - front load form 80
19 Sep 2014 - Direct Grant!
IED is before 08 July 2015
Posts: 38Member
Joined: Jun 17, 2014
congrats din sa lahat ng na-grant na ng visa
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: 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: 51Member
Joined: Aug 11, 2014
Congrats sayo!.. visa granted kna..
MAY 9, 2014 - EOI
MAY 26, 2014 -Received invitation
JULY 9, 2014 - Lodged visa
JULY 28, 2014 - Medical
AUG 1, 2014 -Medical submitted
Documents were uploaded..
Posts: 263Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2013
yes, i already uploaded my SG COC.. antay2x ulit dito sa DIBP waiting shed!
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: 686Member
Joined: Oct 14, 2013
Sana magkakalapit lang tayo dun.
God Bless!
Nominated Occupation : Production or Plant Engineer 233513
12/15/13 - IELTS IDP [ L : 9.0 I R :8.0 I S : 7.5 I W : 6.5 ]
01/17/14 - Submit CDR to Engineers Australia.
02/15/14 - IELTS IDP [ L : 9.0 I R :9.0 I S : 7.5 I W : 7.0 ]
05/29/14 - EA positive assessment as Production or Plant Engineer 233513
06/02/14 - EA Letter Received. Lodge EOI 65points.
06/09/14 - Received invitation to lodge Visa 189.
06/12/14 - Lodge Visa 189. Upload Docs/Form 80.
07/14/14 - Medicals @ SLEC Global.
07/15/14 - Upload NBI. (NBI Valid until July 4, 2015).
07/17/14 - CO Allocated. Team 7 GSM Adelaide ( CO : LM )
07/21/14 - VISA GRANT! Thank You Lord! IED : 07/04/15
02/06/15 - Hubby in Melbourne (Jobhunting)
03/27/15 - Me and my son in Melbourne
04/07/15 - Hubby 1st day of job
08/24/15 - My 1st day in BP, Thank you Lord God Jesus!
Enjoying the wonderful life in Oz, abundant blessings indeed :-)
Posts: 629Member
Joined: Jul 03, 2013
Praise the Lord! Cheers! ;-)
Visa 189/190 Tracker (Please click and key in your updates): http://goo.gl/HdIYoG
ANZSCO 233111 Chemical Engineer [Visa 189]
27.APR.2013___IELTS GT Exam - British Council [Result: 10-Points Eligible]
19.JUL.2013___Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia (EA) via DHL
16.OCT.2013___Received Notice of Shortcoming (EA) via email
21.OCT.2013___Responded to EA via email
26.NOV.2013___Received Positive Assessment Result from EA via snail mail dated 11.Nov.2013 (Praise Jah!)
03.FEB.2014___EOI Submitted Online [60 points only]
28.APR.2014___Received Invitation to Lodge Skilled-Independent Permanent Visa Application (Praise Jah!)
12.JUN.2014___Lodged Visa Application; Uploaded Required Documents / Frontloaded NBI / Police Clearance / Etc.
05.JUL.2014___Completed Medical Requirements at Nationwide Health (3-5 working days to DIBP)
12.JUL.2014___Frontloaded Form 80
17.JUL.2014___Complete Medical Report Uploaded to DIBP: 'Organise your health examinations' was changed to 'No health examinations are required for this person for this visa subclass based on the information provided to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.' (Praise Jah!)
06.AUG.2014___CO Allocation (Team 23 GSM Adelaide; CO Initials EO) [55 Days From Lodgement] (Praise Jah!)
18.AUG.2014___Visa Grant (Golden Email Received from new CO: MD) [67 Days From Lodgement] [IED July2015] (Praise Jah!) GOAL! THANK YOU LORD!
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|Padayon| Keep a stronger faith| All is well|
Posts: 629Member
Joined: Jul 03, 2013
Visa 189/190 Tracker (Please click and key in your updates): http://goo.gl/HdIYoG
ANZSCO 233111 Chemical Engineer [Visa 189]
27.APR.2013___IELTS GT Exam - British Council [Result: 10-Points Eligible]
19.JUL.2013___Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia (EA) via DHL
16.OCT.2013___Received Notice of Shortcoming (EA) via email
21.OCT.2013___Responded to EA via email
26.NOV.2013___Received Positive Assessment Result from EA via snail mail dated 11.Nov.2013 (Praise Jah!)
03.FEB.2014___EOI Submitted Online [60 points only]
28.APR.2014___Received Invitation to Lodge Skilled-Independent Permanent Visa Application (Praise Jah!)
12.JUN.2014___Lodged Visa Application; Uploaded Required Documents / Frontloaded NBI / Police Clearance / Etc.
05.JUL.2014___Completed Medical Requirements at Nationwide Health (3-5 working days to DIBP)
12.JUL.2014___Frontloaded Form 80
17.JUL.2014___Complete Medical Report Uploaded to DIBP: 'Organise your health examinations' was changed to 'No health examinations are required for this person for this visa subclass based on the information provided to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.' (Praise Jah!)
06.AUG.2014___CO Allocation (Team 23 GSM Adelaide; CO Initials EO) [55 Days From Lodgement] (Praise Jah!)
18.AUG.2014___Visa Grant (Golden Email Received from new CO: MD) [67 Days From Lodgement] [IED July2015] (Praise Jah!) GOAL! THANK YOU LORD!
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|Padayon| Keep a stronger faith| All is well|
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: 12Member
Joined: Aug 01, 2014
finally got the visa grant na rin po today!
it is my prayer na ma grant na rin po ang lahat ng waiting na forumers....
salamat po sa lahat ng infos and updates...
malaki ang naitulong sa akin ng forum na ito coz it kept me calm and hopeful all throughout dahil alam ko na kasama ko kyonf lahat hoping na mgkaron ng magandang result ang ating mga pinaghirapan.
Mabuhay po kayo!!!
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: 132Member
Joined: Jun 28, 2012
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/380683/pinoyabroad/news/pinay-nurse-faces-deportation-in-australia-due-to-autistic-son
DMAU2012
233411
Apr 29, 2014 - Lodged 60 Pts.
May 26, 2014 - Invited to lodge Visa189
June 03, 2014 - Lodged Visa189 / Uploaded docs
June 10, 2014 - NBI
June 17, 2014 - Medical @SLBGC
June 24, 2014 - CO Allocation Team 06 GSM Adelaide (CO - Laura Watters)
June 27, 2014 - Uploaded requested additional docs, Form 80, IELTS result
July 08, 2014 - Visa Grant (IED - June 10, 2015) (CO-Lisa Caratozzolo)
Nov 15, 2014 - Me and my wife arrived in Melbourne
Kung may tiyaga may nilaga
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit?pli=1#gid=424981924
Posts: 51Member
Joined: Aug 11, 2014
Kung mg-i-initial entry lang muna and di mag-stay permanently sa Australia.. may required no. Of days po ba na dapat mgstay sa Australia?
PS: waiting parin sa grant.. wala prin paramdam since last upload and reply ko sa request na doc ni CO.. just checking our options sa big move sakaling dumating na grant..
Thanks in advance..
MAY 9, 2014 - EOI
MAY 26, 2014 -Received invitation
JULY 9, 2014 - Lodged visa
JULY 28, 2014 - Medical
AUG 1, 2014 -Medical submitted
Documents were uploaded..
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2013
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: 212Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2013
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: 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: 132Member
Joined: Jun 28, 2012
233411
Apr 29, 2014 - Lodged 60 Pts.
May 26, 2014 - Invited to lodge Visa189
June 03, 2014 - Lodged Visa189 / Uploaded docs
June 10, 2014 - NBI
June 17, 2014 - Medical @SLBGC
June 24, 2014 - CO Allocation Team 06 GSM Adelaide (CO - Laura Watters)
June 27, 2014 - Uploaded requested additional docs, Form 80, IELTS result
July 08, 2014 - Visa Grant (IED - June 10, 2015) (CO-Lisa Caratozzolo)
Nov 15, 2014 - Me and my wife arrived in Melbourne
Kung may tiyaga may nilaga
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit?pli=1#gid=424981924
Posts: 39Member
Joined: Aug 21, 2013
brief timeline: lodged on 30 June for visa 189 for myself and family of 3, CO allocated on 22 Sep, grant received 1 Oct.
in my case i had to call them up today for follow up after sending all the docs requested, though they had been front loaded already. it seems like system has some glitch according to the DIBP support i contacted, as they can't sometimes see all the docs. in short, she verified on the spot that all docs are in place then after 30 mins i received the grant email. for those in similar case (already CO allocated and front loaded docs), it may be good idea to call up to check on status.
i also noticed that a lot of SG folks are going to AU already. i guess we all share the same sentiments about life here in SG is now
cheers and thanks again!
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: 212Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2013
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: 38Member
Joined: Jun 17, 2014
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
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Ask ko lang kung meron ba dito na refer ang medicals sa MOC? Yung medicals kasi ng son ko was referred last July 30 and up to now hindi pa finalized. He was diagnosed kasi with speech delay kaya na refer.
Thanks
Feb 14, 2014 - IELTS General (L-8.5, R-9, W-7, S-8)
Feb 14, 2014 - Lodged ACS skills assessment
Apr 17, 2014 - Positive Result
May 16, 2014 - Lodge EOI
May 26, 2014 - Got Invited to apply for Visa
June 11, 2014 - Lodge Visa application
June 28, 2014 - Medicals
July 16, 2014 - CO Allocation (Asked for proof of overseas employment)
July 30. 2014 - Son's medicals referred to MOC
Aug 5, 2014 - Submitted medical report requested by MOC
Oct. 9, 2014 - VISA Grant
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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
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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!