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IELTS+REMARK - 2MOS | ANZSCO - 3MOS | NT 489 INVITE - 1MO | SA 190 INVITE - 1.5MOS | VISA GRANT - 1.5MOS (15-OCT 2014)
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congrats kapatid!
@rareking - salamat kapatid, just contacted by the CO and was asked to pay for the EEC. Nagbayad na din so waiting game ulit.
??-Sep-12 = Vetassess Assessment submitted for Vocational Teacher
??-Nov-12 = Vetassess Assessment NEGATIVE (BS Fine Arts Degree - class of '97 - is ONLY equivalent to Adv Diploma in OZ Edu System)
Dec 12 to Apr 13 = HIATUS - Prayed for wisdom...
??-May-13 = Decided to give it one more shot, gathered all docs for ACS Assessment
1-Jul-13 = ACS Submission of documents (223211 ICT Trainer)
1-Oct-13 = ACS Result (Positive)
5-Oct-13 = Registered for IELTS Exam
9-Nov-13 = IELTS Exam
21-Nov-13 = IELTS L(8.5) R(8) W(6.5) S(7) - (Did not met the required mark for Writing)
26-Nov-13 = IELTS Remarking requested for writing
14-Jan-14 = IELTS Remark L(8.5) R(8) W(7) S(7) - (points requirement met for language)
15-Jan-14 = Started looking for 5-8 Job Ads as required in ACT SS (Skill is listed as 'Limited' in ACT occupation list)
4-Feb-14 = Submitted EOI
15-Feb-14 = Submitted job ads and other requirement for ACT verification
18-Feb-14 = Verification result is Positive. Gathering docs for ACT nomination. Was given 30 days to submit nec docs.
26-Feb-14 = Submitted and paid ACT nomination
26-Jun-14 = SS (ACT) CO Assigned
10-Jul-14 = Rcv a 190 visa application from DIBP (ACT SS Nomination)
09-Aug-14 = lodge Visa 190 application
09-Aug-14 to 09-Oct-2014 = gathering uploading of documents
10-Oct-14 = CO Assign. GSM Adelaide Team 6. CO requested a few documents
29-Oct-14 = Requested english evidence for mother-in-law
12-Nov-14 = decided to pay for the EEC (para di ma-stress si mother-in-law)
25-Nov-14 = Blessed email received. VISA Grant 190. Praise God and thanks to this forum.
IED = 29 Mar 2015
Posts: 263Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2013
musta.. the waiting list is now down to one.. ser @jeorems all-out support kami sayo.. it's just a matter of time nlng.. mga 2-3 episodes nalang ng Please be careful with my heart and may visa grant ka na!
@rareking @islaman sama nyo na 5 year old ko as playmate ng kids nyo hehe..
may change of plans kami.. doon muna kami temporarily mag-stay sa aunt ko in SYD. parang ang hirap kasi makahanap ng house jan if wala pang IDs, billing address etc.. pero MEL pa rin talaga gusto namen mag-settle down!
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: 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)
Joined: Jan 03, 2013
Yun yung sabi niya. Pero sa tingin ko, hindi lang nya matake na malayo kami, and may "personal needs" syang kailangan tugunan hihihihi
Joined: Jan 03, 2013
Joined: Jan 03, 2013
Wrestler na 2 yo daughter ko. Nangbubugbog ng playmate, nangangagat and headbutt ng mga 10 years old na bata. HAHAHAHA! Kita tayo pag dating mo dun! Konting tulog na lang!
May nakaka alam ba dito kung anong pinaka masayang ruta papuntang Melbourne? Train? Land? Air?
Posts: 263Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2013
natawa naman ako sa 'personal needs' na yan :-j
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: 466Member
Joined: Jul 17, 2014
B. Land. Evidence: http://www.australia.com/explore/itineraries/melbourne-adelaide-gor.aspx
May nagbanggit sa akin na tsekwa na sobrang ganda daw ng sceneries dyan at pinakamsarap na seafood resto sa bandang gitna (sana hindi sa gitna ng daan).
personal needs = red horse din yan.
IELTS+REMARK - 2MOS | ANZSCO - 3MOS | NT 489 INVITE - 1MO | SA 190 INVITE - 1.5MOS | VISA GRANT - 1.5MOS (15-OCT 2014)
Joined: Jan 03, 2013
Nakita ko yung site, napaka habang road trip pala nyan! Altho maganda nga infairness
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!
Joined: Jan 03, 2013
Posts: 588Member
Joined: Nov 27, 2013
http://www.weekendnotes.com/travel-from-melbourne-to-sydney/
20110812 - Submitted Vetassess docs
20120403 - Received positive assessment
20130622 - Took the IELTS exam (L:8, R:7, W:8.5, S:8.5, OBS:8)
20131008 - Created and submitted EOI account
20131216 - Started gathering documents for ACT SS
20140113 - Submitted ACT SS nomination
20140227 - assigned a case officer
20140317 - Finally got my ACT sponsorship!
20140319 - Invited to apply (visa 190)
20140325 - Lodged visa 190
20140718 - Direct visa grant. IED: July 17, 2015
20150203 - Landed in ACT Job hunt begins
201510 - Started working at Woolies
20161031 - landed a job in my field as a junior
20180508 - landed a job in my field
Thank you God! You are truly amazing!
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: 42Member
Joined: Mar 01, 2014
ANZSCO 261313
Apr 05, 2014 - took IELTS in IDP
Apr 22, 2014 - received IELTS result(Overall AVG 7.5)
May 03, 2014 - Submitted ACS
Jun 11, 2014 - Received ACS result(suitable) deducted 2 yrs
Jun 12, 2014 - Submitted EOI(Visa 189 with 65pts)
Jun 23, 2014 - Receive invitation for visa 189
Jul 31,2014 - Sent NBI Form to Phil for Clearance via DHL.
Aug 15, 2014 - Lodged Visa 189. Frontload some documents.
Oct 04, 2014 - Finished medicals
October 23, 2014 CO assigned Team 02 GSM Adelaide
Nov 06, 2014 - uploaded Singapore COC
Nov 13, 2014 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord!
Posts: 42Member
Joined: Mar 01, 2014
ANZSCO 261313
Apr 05, 2014 - took IELTS in IDP
Apr 22, 2014 - received IELTS result(Overall AVG 7.5)
May 03, 2014 - Submitted ACS
Jun 11, 2014 - Received ACS result(suitable) deducted 2 yrs
Jun 12, 2014 - Submitted EOI(Visa 189 with 65pts)
Jun 23, 2014 - Receive invitation for visa 189
Jul 31,2014 - Sent NBI Form to Phil for Clearance via DHL.
Aug 15, 2014 - Lodged Visa 189. Frontload some documents.
Oct 04, 2014 - Finished medicals
October 23, 2014 CO assigned Team 02 GSM Adelaide
Nov 06, 2014 - uploaded Singapore COC
Nov 13, 2014 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord!
Posts: 42Member
Joined: Mar 01, 2014
ANZSCO 261313
Apr 05, 2014 - took IELTS in IDP
Apr 22, 2014 - received IELTS result(Overall AVG 7.5)
May 03, 2014 - Submitted ACS
Jun 11, 2014 - Received ACS result(suitable) deducted 2 yrs
Jun 12, 2014 - Submitted EOI(Visa 189 with 65pts)
Jun 23, 2014 - Receive invitation for visa 189
Jul 31,2014 - Sent NBI Form to Phil for Clearance via DHL.
Aug 15, 2014 - Lodged Visa 189. Frontload some documents.
Oct 04, 2014 - Finished medicals
October 23, 2014 CO assigned Team 02 GSM Adelaide
Nov 06, 2014 - uploaded Singapore COC
Nov 13, 2014 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord!
Posts: 42Member
Joined: Mar 01, 2014
ANZSCO 261313
Apr 05, 2014 - took IELTS in IDP
Apr 22, 2014 - received IELTS result(Overall AVG 7.5)
May 03, 2014 - Submitted ACS
Jun 11, 2014 - Received ACS result(suitable) deducted 2 yrs
Jun 12, 2014 - Submitted EOI(Visa 189 with 65pts)
Jun 23, 2014 - Receive invitation for visa 189
Jul 31,2014 - Sent NBI Form to Phil for Clearance via DHL.
Aug 15, 2014 - Lodged Visa 189. Frontload some documents.
Oct 04, 2014 - Finished medicals
October 23, 2014 CO assigned Team 02 GSM Adelaide
Nov 06, 2014 - uploaded Singapore COC
Nov 13, 2014 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord!
Posts: 466Member
Joined: Jul 17, 2014
1. Airline of choice - Qantas - cheapest at make sense; book at Qantas site
2. Bank of Choice - NAB Classic Banking - pwede kahit arrange na 12 months wire transfer before the actual move; at mas marami branches sa Adelaide base sa google map (sana tama tingin ko). Pwedeng gawin online kahit wala ka pa dun.
3. Money Transfer - Gawin na before the move; wire transfer pa din ang pinakamura at safest way; dala na lang ng koting USD or AUD as pocket money
4. Temp Accommodation - airbnb or pinoyau ads - cheapest at mukhang relieable
5. Temp Accommodation location - CBD - para matry muna kasi baka pag long term na rental place ay di na kayanin mag CBD
6. Kids School - kahit saang public na malapit, no issue kasi 2/3 or more of kids in Oz goes to public; libre pa, voluntary contrib lang, uniform etc.
7. Kids School Term Target - Term 3; walang problema kahit anong term papasok ang kid; base lang sa edad ang pasukan sa Oz, wala pakiaalam kung ano na natapos ng bata, hehe
8. PDOS - kailangan para siguradong hindi maabala sa airport sa mga next trips from MLA
9. Road / MTB bike - unang bibilhin ng isang siklista pagdating ng Oz; para malaman ang pasikot sikot ng lugar
10. Pagupit daw sabi dun sa ibang threads.
-rareking, wife and son
IELTS+REMARK - 2MOS | ANZSCO - 3MOS | NT 489 INVITE - 1MO | SA 190 INVITE - 1.5MOS | VISA GRANT - 1.5MOS (15-OCT 2014)
Posts: 263Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2013
mag-oopen palang ako ng acct sa NAB
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: 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: 391Member
Joined: Mar 24, 2013
13-06-07 IELTS Take 1 (Failed)
13-06-22 Shipped Documents to Engineers Australia
13-08-09 IELTS Take 2 (Failed)
13-09-20 IELTS Take 3 (Failed)
13-10-05 Received Skill Assessment, Electronics Engineer (ANZSCO 233411)
13-10-05 Submitted EOI for190 (60 points) & 489 (65 points)
14-02-25 Suspend EOI (change of plans)
14-07-25 Updated EOI to 189 (60 points)
14-08-10 Received Invitation to apply for 189
14-08-23 Lodge Application
14-10-23 CO Assigned
14-11-05 Visa Grant - Thank you Lord
15-08-03 Initial entry in Perth
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: 179Member
Joined: Jun 22, 2013
- sq sasagarin ang miles
- open anz sa
- transfer initial expense budget at buffer funds to aud anz sa
- prep for at least 3-6 months buffer of expenses(just incase mahirapan makahanap ng work)
- temp accommodation for 1-2 weeks(probably apartment within cbd)
- 4year old toddler,i enroll ko muna sa playschool to prepare her for prep school by Jan 2016
- look for a max 2bedroom house/townhouse within the inner/outer suburb
- pdos sa december na
- scout for new friends, support group at mga previous acquaintances
ANZSCO 263111
Feb 05, 2014 - submitted ACS Skills Assessment
Feb 13, 2014 - ACS Stage 4
Apr 08, 2014 - ACS result released
Apr 24, 2014 - IDP SG L-8, WRS-7.5
May 12, 2014 - VIC SS submitted
May 15, 2014 - VIC SS initial contact
Aug 25, 2014 - VIC SS Result
Aug 26, 2014 - Lodge application 190 VIC
Aug 27, 2014 - IMMI acknowledgement of application
Sep 08, 2014 - SG COC application (release date: Sep 26)
Sep 09, 2014 - Medicals at Point Medical Paragon
Sep 18, 2014 - NBI @ Big-R Taytay
Oct 11, 2014 - CO Assigned (Brisbane GSM Team 32)
Oct 11, 2014 - Uploaded form 815 Health Declaration
Oct 13, 2014 - Visa Grant
Posts: 466Member
Joined: Jul 17, 2014
MEL at ADL ang magkalapit.. di imposibleng magkitakits hehe
IELTS+REMARK - 2MOS | ANZSCO - 3MOS | NT 489 INVITE - 1MO | SA 190 INVITE - 1.5MOS | VISA GRANT - 1.5MOS (15-OCT 2014)
Posts: 179Member
Joined: Jun 22, 2013
ANZSCO 263111
Feb 05, 2014 - submitted ACS Skills Assessment
Feb 13, 2014 - ACS Stage 4
Apr 08, 2014 - ACS result released
Apr 24, 2014 - IDP SG L-8, WRS-7.5
May 12, 2014 - VIC SS submitted
May 15, 2014 - VIC SS initial contact
Aug 25, 2014 - VIC SS Result
Aug 26, 2014 - Lodge application 190 VIC
Aug 27, 2014 - IMMI acknowledgement of application
Sep 08, 2014 - SG COC application (release date: Sep 26)
Sep 09, 2014 - Medicals at Point Medical Paragon
Sep 18, 2014 - NBI @ Big-R Taytay
Oct 11, 2014 - CO Assigned (Brisbane GSM Team 32)
Oct 11, 2014 - Uploaded form 815 Health Declaration
Oct 13, 2014 - Visa Grant
Posts: 26Member
Joined: Oct 29, 2014
ANZSCO Code - 311213 Medical Laboratory Technician
July 14, 2014 - EOI Submitted
July 18, 2014 - SA SS submitted
Aug 21, 2014 - SA SS Result
Aug 21, 2014- EOI Accepted for Subclass 190
September 9, 2014 - Received new passport
September 16, 2014 - Lodge application 190 SA (w/ wife & 1 kid)
September 17, 2014 - Frontloaded Docs
September 22, 2014 - Medicals done @ SLMC-GC
October 02, 2014 - Medicals Received
November 17, 2014 - CO Assigned asking for NBI of wife with married surname.
December 1 2014 - Visa Grant! Early Christmas gift!!
Posts: 391Member
Joined: Mar 24, 2013
13-06-07 IELTS Take 1 (Failed)
13-06-22 Shipped Documents to Engineers Australia
13-08-09 IELTS Take 2 (Failed)
13-09-20 IELTS Take 3 (Failed)
13-10-05 Received Skill Assessment, Electronics Engineer (ANZSCO 233411)
13-10-05 Submitted EOI for190 (60 points) & 489 (65 points)
14-02-25 Suspend EOI (change of plans)
14-07-25 Updated EOI to 189 (60 points)
14-08-10 Received Invitation to apply for 189
14-08-23 Lodge Application
14-10-23 CO Assigned
14-11-05 Visa Grant - Thank you Lord
15-08-03 Initial entry in Perth
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: 26Member
Joined: Oct 29, 2014
ANZSCO Code - 311213 Medical Laboratory Technician
July 14, 2014 - EOI Submitted
July 18, 2014 - SA SS submitted
Aug 21, 2014 - SA SS Result
Aug 21, 2014- EOI Accepted for Subclass 190
September 9, 2014 - Received new passport
September 16, 2014 - Lodge application 190 SA (w/ wife & 1 kid)
September 17, 2014 - Frontloaded Docs
September 22, 2014 - Medicals done @ SLMC-GC
October 02, 2014 - Medicals Received
November 17, 2014 - CO Assigned asking for NBI of wife with married surname.
December 1 2014 - Visa Grant! Early Christmas gift!!