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Posts: 58Member
Joined: Dec 06, 2012
Primary Applicant (Husband - Web Developer)
12-01-13 - ACS Assessment
12-03-13 - Positive Result from ACS (261212)
21-09-13 - IELTS exam
04-10-13 - IELTS Results (R-9.0 L/S-7.5 W-7.0) OBS 8.0
14-04-14 - SA SS Application / EOI Submitted
16-05-14 - SA SS refusal (closed)
05-08-14 - ACT SS / EOI
24-09-14 - Approved SS ACT and Invited to apply for 190
20-11-14 - Visa Lodged
25-01-15 - Medical
29-01-15 - Police Clearance (Dubai)
25-02-15 - NBI
03-03-15 - Visa Granted (",) Thank You Lord!
20-07-15 - IED
Joined: Jan 03, 2013
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Sep 24, 2014
Nominated Occupation -Accountant General
2014-06-06-IELTS Academic Result @IDP Makati L8/RWS7
2014-20-06-CPAA Skills Assessment
2014-08-07-Received positive response from CPAA
2014-11-07-EOI lodged
2014-14-07-Invited to lodge visa subclass 189
2014-05-09-Lodged Visa (with husband and 2kids)
2014-13-10-Medical @ Nationwide Makati
2014-17-10-Medicals uploaded
2014-06-11-Visa grant! IED 10-13-2015
Posts: 324Member
Joined: Jun 20, 2012
Nominated Occupation- Electronic Engineering Technician (TRA312412)
April 1, 2012- Submitted TRA Skills Assessment Requirements
April 5, 2012- TRA Acknowledgment
May 26, 2012- TRA Skills Assessment "POSITIVE"
June 7, 2013- IELTS @ BC L-6.5/ R-8/ W-6 / S-6
August 17, 2013- IELTS @IDP L-7,/R/W-6 S-6.5
July 30, 2014- Applied SA SS/ EOI 60pts
September 1, 2014- SA SS Apprroved
September 2, 2014- Lodged Visa 190/ Upload Requirements
October 30, 2014 - Visa Grant
Posts: 70Member
Joined: Jul 30, 2014
March - June 2014 - Preparation of Requirements
19 July 2014 - IELTS 1st Attempt (L-9.0 R-8.0 W-6.5 S-8.0)
25 July 2014 - Submitted ACS 263111
04 August 2014 - (10 days approval!) ACS assessment positive, 5 years experience (ACS deducted 6 years exp), AQF Bachelor's Degree
16 August 2014 - IELTS 2nd Attempt (L-8.0 R-8.0 W-7.0 S-7.5)
3 September 2014 - EOI submission (60 points)
4 September 2014 - EOI suspended for personal reasons
8 September 2014 - EOI back to Submitted status
22 September 2014 - Invited to Apply VISA 189
26 September 2014 - Lodged VISA application for 189
27 September 2014 - Uploaded Documents
13 October 2014 - Medicals done
01 December 2014 - VISA GRANT! IED 3 May 2015
Joined: Mar 19, 2014
Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)
04/11/14~04/19/14: Holiday in Sydney And Melbourne
04/19/14: Decided to pursue Australian Dream
05/17/14: IELTS GT Exam (IDP Singapore)
05/23/14: Started to write my CDR
05/30/14: IELTS passed but with no points
06/19/14: Finished My CDR
06/21/14: CTCéd my Docs
06/22/14: Completed my CDR Requirements
06/23/14: Sent My CDR docs via Fedex/DHL Singapore
06/25/14: CDR Received By EA (1st Batch)
06/26/14: Skilled Employment Record (For Additional Assessment Received by EA)
06/26/14: AUD 870 was charged to my card at THE INSTITUTION OF ENG BA
09/17/14: Applied NBI in the Philippines
09/19/14: EA Assessment Positive Results
09/23/14: Obtained NBI
09/25/14: EA Letter Received
09/26/14: EOI Lodged (Subclass 189)
10/12/14: SG Time - Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
10/13/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
10/13/14: AUD 3558.02 was charged to my card at Department of Immigrat SO
10/14/14: Applied SG PCC (Release date: Nov 04)
10/15/14: Started uploading docs
11/01/14: Medicals Done (Point Medical Paragon SG)
11/04/14: Obtained SG PCC (Uploaded Immediately). Completed and uploaded all required documents
11/05/14: Medical has been submitted to DIBP
11/07/14: Frontloaded Form 80
12/08/14: CO Allocation - Team Brisbane- Requested additional docs and VISA GRANT on the same day
05/02/15: EID Done!
Thank you LORD!
Posts: 70Member
Joined: Jul 30, 2014
March - June 2014 - Preparation of Requirements
19 July 2014 - IELTS 1st Attempt (L-9.0 R-8.0 W-6.5 S-8.0)
25 July 2014 - Submitted ACS 263111
04 August 2014 - (10 days approval!) ACS assessment positive, 5 years experience (ACS deducted 6 years exp), AQF Bachelor's Degree
16 August 2014 - IELTS 2nd Attempt (L-8.0 R-8.0 W-7.0 S-7.5)
3 September 2014 - EOI submission (60 points)
4 September 2014 - EOI suspended for personal reasons
8 September 2014 - EOI back to Submitted status
22 September 2014 - Invited to Apply VISA 189
26 September 2014 - Lodged VISA application for 189
27 September 2014 - Uploaded Documents
13 October 2014 - Medicals done
01 December 2014 - VISA GRANT! IED 3 May 2015
Joined: Mar 19, 2014
Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)
04/11/14~04/19/14: Holiday in Sydney And Melbourne
04/19/14: Decided to pursue Australian Dream
05/17/14: IELTS GT Exam (IDP Singapore)
05/23/14: Started to write my CDR
05/30/14: IELTS passed but with no points
06/19/14: Finished My CDR
06/21/14: CTCéd my Docs
06/22/14: Completed my CDR Requirements
06/23/14: Sent My CDR docs via Fedex/DHL Singapore
06/25/14: CDR Received By EA (1st Batch)
06/26/14: Skilled Employment Record (For Additional Assessment Received by EA)
06/26/14: AUD 870 was charged to my card at THE INSTITUTION OF ENG BA
09/17/14: Applied NBI in the Philippines
09/19/14: EA Assessment Positive Results
09/23/14: Obtained NBI
09/25/14: EA Letter Received
09/26/14: EOI Lodged (Subclass 189)
10/12/14: SG Time - Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
10/13/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
10/13/14: AUD 3558.02 was charged to my card at Department of Immigrat SO
10/14/14: Applied SG PCC (Release date: Nov 04)
10/15/14: Started uploading docs
11/01/14: Medicals Done (Point Medical Paragon SG)
11/04/14: Obtained SG PCC (Uploaded Immediately). Completed and uploaded all required documents
11/05/14: Medical has been submitted to DIBP
11/07/14: Frontloaded Form 80
12/08/14: CO Allocation - Team Brisbane- Requested additional docs and VISA GRANT on the same day
05/02/15: EID Done!
Thank you LORD!
Posts: 70Member
Joined: Jul 30, 2014
March - June 2014 - Preparation of Requirements
19 July 2014 - IELTS 1st Attempt (L-9.0 R-8.0 W-6.5 S-8.0)
25 July 2014 - Submitted ACS 263111
04 August 2014 - (10 days approval!) ACS assessment positive, 5 years experience (ACS deducted 6 years exp), AQF Bachelor's Degree
16 August 2014 - IELTS 2nd Attempt (L-8.0 R-8.0 W-7.0 S-7.5)
3 September 2014 - EOI submission (60 points)
4 September 2014 - EOI suspended for personal reasons
8 September 2014 - EOI back to Submitted status
22 September 2014 - Invited to Apply VISA 189
26 September 2014 - Lodged VISA application for 189
27 September 2014 - Uploaded Documents
13 October 2014 - Medicals done
01 December 2014 - VISA GRANT! IED 3 May 2015
Joined: Mar 19, 2014
Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)
04/11/14~04/19/14: Holiday in Sydney And Melbourne
04/19/14: Decided to pursue Australian Dream
05/17/14: IELTS GT Exam (IDP Singapore)
05/23/14: Started to write my CDR
05/30/14: IELTS passed but with no points
06/19/14: Finished My CDR
06/21/14: CTCéd my Docs
06/22/14: Completed my CDR Requirements
06/23/14: Sent My CDR docs via Fedex/DHL Singapore
06/25/14: CDR Received By EA (1st Batch)
06/26/14: Skilled Employment Record (For Additional Assessment Received by EA)
06/26/14: AUD 870 was charged to my card at THE INSTITUTION OF ENG BA
09/17/14: Applied NBI in the Philippines
09/19/14: EA Assessment Positive Results
09/23/14: Obtained NBI
09/25/14: EA Letter Received
09/26/14: EOI Lodged (Subclass 189)
10/12/14: SG Time - Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
10/13/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
10/13/14: AUD 3558.02 was charged to my card at Department of Immigrat SO
10/14/14: Applied SG PCC (Release date: Nov 04)
10/15/14: Started uploading docs
11/01/14: Medicals Done (Point Medical Paragon SG)
11/04/14: Obtained SG PCC (Uploaded Immediately). Completed and uploaded all required documents
11/05/14: Medical has been submitted to DIBP
11/07/14: Frontloaded Form 80
12/08/14: CO Allocation - Team Brisbane- Requested additional docs and VISA GRANT on the same day
05/02/15: EID Done!
Thank you LORD!
Posts: 324Member
Joined: Jun 20, 2012
welcome batchmate:) go go go team september:)))!!!
Nominated Occupation- Electronic Engineering Technician (TRA312412)
April 1, 2012- Submitted TRA Skills Assessment Requirements
April 5, 2012- TRA Acknowledgment
May 26, 2012- TRA Skills Assessment "POSITIVE"
June 7, 2013- IELTS @ BC L-6.5/ R-8/ W-6 / S-6
August 17, 2013- IELTS @IDP L-7,/R/W-6 S-6.5
July 30, 2014- Applied SA SS/ EOI 60pts
September 1, 2014- SA SS Apprroved
September 2, 2014- Lodged Visa 190/ Upload Requirements
October 30, 2014 - Visa Grant
Posts: 70Member
Joined: Jul 30, 2014
March - June 2014 - Preparation of Requirements
19 July 2014 - IELTS 1st Attempt (L-9.0 R-8.0 W-6.5 S-8.0)
25 July 2014 - Submitted ACS 263111
04 August 2014 - (10 days approval!) ACS assessment positive, 5 years experience (ACS deducted 6 years exp), AQF Bachelor's Degree
16 August 2014 - IELTS 2nd Attempt (L-8.0 R-8.0 W-7.0 S-7.5)
3 September 2014 - EOI submission (60 points)
4 September 2014 - EOI suspended for personal reasons
8 September 2014 - EOI back to Submitted status
22 September 2014 - Invited to Apply VISA 189
26 September 2014 - Lodged VISA application for 189
27 September 2014 - Uploaded Documents
13 October 2014 - Medicals done
01 December 2014 - VISA GRANT! IED 3 May 2015
Posts: 16Member
Joined: Sep 10, 2013
God bless us all mga ka batch
Posts: 704Member
Joined: Feb 27, 2013
Visa Grant - Dec 22, 2015
Posts: 73Member
Joined: Nov 23, 2012
ANZSCO 233411-Electronics Engineer
01/18/14 - ielts exam 2nd take
02/01/14 - ielts result unfavorable (with W:5.5 - min. req't from EA 6.0 in all bands)
03/08/14 - ielts exam 3rd take
03/21/14 - ielts result (6, 6, 6, 7)
04/02/14 - EA application submitted.
04/10/14 - EA charged payment from credit card
08/15/14 - EA assessment positive results.
08/22/14 - EOI submitted for subclass 189 (60pts)
09/08/14 - Skillselect invited for 189 application
09/08/14 - Visa application lodged.
xx/xx/xx - CO assigned
xx/xx/xx - Medicals
xx/xx/xx - Finish Line..
John 15:7
7 'If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.'
Jeremiah 29:11
11 'For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'
Posts: 113Member
Joined: Aug 14, 2014
Posts: 42Member
Joined: Aug 05, 2013
Posts: 113Member
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Posts: 42Member
Joined: Aug 05, 2013
Posts: 129Member
Joined: Sep 14, 2014
Posts: 15Member
Joined: Sep 20, 2013
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Sep 24, 2014
Nominated Occupation -Accountant General
2014-06-06-IELTS Academic Result @IDP Makati L8/RWS7
2014-20-06-CPAA Skills Assessment
2014-08-07-Received positive response from CPAA
2014-11-07-EOI lodged
2014-14-07-Invited to lodge visa subclass 189
2014-05-09-Lodged Visa (with husband and 2kids)
2014-13-10-Medical @ Nationwide Makati
2014-17-10-Medicals uploaded
2014-06-11-Visa grant! IED 10-13-2015
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: 27Member
Joined: Aug 28, 2014
06/22/2013 - IELTS Exam (L=8.5, R=8.5, W=7.0, S=7.5)
08/13/2013 - AHPRA Acknowledge Receipt of Documents
01/02/2014 - AHPRA Letter of Eligibility Attained
01/14/2014 - Enrolled in Bridging Course (IHNA, Perth Campus)
01/15/2014 - Applied for Visitor Visa 600
01/25/2014 - Medicals Done for Visa
02/15/2014 - Approval Date of Visa
02/21/2014 - Started IRON Bridging Program
05/05/2014 - Completed IRON Bridging Program
05/12/2014 - AHPRA Registration Approved
05/22/2014 - ANMAC Assessment Commenced
08/20/2014 - ANMAC Assessment Letter of Determination Attained
08/20/2014 - Expression of Interest Submitted SI 189 60 Points
09/08/2014 - Invited for SI 189 Visa
09/08/2014 - Front Loaded All Documents and PCC and Medicals
09/08/2014 - Bridging Visa A Granted (Full Work Rights)
10/02/2014 - Start of First Nursing Job while on BVA!
11/27/2014 - Visa Grant! (Direct Grant Receiver) -Praise the LORD!
~Keep moving forward!
Posts: 1,342Member
Joined: Feb 19, 2013
Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)
03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
makalipas ang isang taon....
04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
10/12/14: Uploaded docs
10/20/14: Medicals Done
12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney
Posts: 324Member
Joined: Jun 20, 2012
Nominated Occupation- Electronic Engineering Technician (TRA312412)
April 1, 2012- Submitted TRA Skills Assessment Requirements
April 5, 2012- TRA Acknowledgment
May 26, 2012- TRA Skills Assessment "POSITIVE"
June 7, 2013- IELTS @ BC L-6.5/ R-8/ W-6 / S-6
August 17, 2013- IELTS @IDP L-7,/R/W-6 S-6.5
July 30, 2014- Applied SA SS/ EOI 60pts
September 1, 2014- SA SS Apprroved
September 2, 2014- Lodged Visa 190/ Upload Requirements
October 30, 2014 - Visa Grant
Posts: 324Member
Joined: Jun 20, 2012
Nominated Occupation- Electronic Engineering Technician (TRA312412)
April 1, 2012- Submitted TRA Skills Assessment Requirements
April 5, 2012- TRA Acknowledgment
May 26, 2012- TRA Skills Assessment "POSITIVE"
June 7, 2013- IELTS @ BC L-6.5/ R-8/ W-6 / S-6
August 17, 2013- IELTS @IDP L-7,/R/W-6 S-6.5
July 30, 2014- Applied SA SS/ EOI 60pts
September 1, 2014- SA SS Apprroved
September 2, 2014- Lodged Visa 190/ Upload Requirements
October 30, 2014 - Visa Grant
Posts: 466Member
Joined: Jul 17, 2014
IELTS+REMARK - 2MOS | ANZSCO - 3MOS | NT 489 INVITE - 1MO | SA 190 INVITE - 1.5MOS | VISA GRANT - 1.5MOS (15-OCT 2014)
Posts: 27Member
Joined: Aug 28, 2014
06/22/2013 - IELTS Exam (L=8.5, R=8.5, W=7.0, S=7.5)
08/13/2013 - AHPRA Acknowledge Receipt of Documents
01/02/2014 - AHPRA Letter of Eligibility Attained
01/14/2014 - Enrolled in Bridging Course (IHNA, Perth Campus)
01/15/2014 - Applied for Visitor Visa 600
01/25/2014 - Medicals Done for Visa
02/15/2014 - Approval Date of Visa
02/21/2014 - Started IRON Bridging Program
05/05/2014 - Completed IRON Bridging Program
05/12/2014 - AHPRA Registration Approved
05/22/2014 - ANMAC Assessment Commenced
08/20/2014 - ANMAC Assessment Letter of Determination Attained
08/20/2014 - Expression of Interest Submitted SI 189 60 Points
09/08/2014 - Invited for SI 189 Visa
09/08/2014 - Front Loaded All Documents and PCC and Medicals
09/08/2014 - Bridging Visa A Granted (Full Work Rights)
10/02/2014 - Start of First Nursing Job while on BVA!
11/27/2014 - Visa Grant! (Direct Grant Receiver) -Praise the LORD!
~Keep moving forward!
Posts: 1,342Member
Joined: Feb 19, 2013
Yung sakin Sep22 ako na-Invite, then Oct12 nag-Lodge ako ng Visa application. Today (30 days after Invitation) naka-receive ako ng email from Skillselect na "Your EOI has been suspended since you have lodged a visa application...", so I think dapat ganun dun nangyari sa EOI mo
Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)
03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
makalipas ang isang taon....
04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
10/12/14: Uploaded docs
10/20/14: Medicals Done
12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney