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Joined: Dec 29, 2010
2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
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Joined: Jul 03, 2011
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Feb 16, 2015
2014AUG03: Conceptualized Oz Plan after 5 bottles of soju in Haeundae with my Korean buddies
2014OCT18: IELTS Exam (L:7.5, R:8.0, W:6.5, S:7.5)
2014DEC01: Submit CDR to EA (Chemical Engineer)
2015JAN18: Received EA Assessment (Bachelor Degree)
2015FEB14: PTE Academic (L:79, R:87, S:77, W:84)
2015FEB15: Submitted EOI
2015FEB27: Received invitation and lodged application for 189
2015APR13: Visa Granted (Direct)
Posts: 75Member
Joined: Sep 10, 2014
Where did you take it and how much?
Also, results are given at once?
261313 - Software Engineer (https://www.acs.org.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/7641/ANZSCO-Descriptions.pdf)
14-Oct-04 Sat - ACS Submission > 14-Oct-07 Tue - Stage 2 - Allocated > 14-Oct-08 Wed - ACS Status: Stage 4 - With Assessor
14-Oct-14 Fri - ACS Suitable- AQF Bachelor Degree with a major in computing - BS ECE - 4 years deduction
14-Oct-31 Fri - IELTS #1 Result (FAIL - W6.5)
14-Dec-05 Fri - IELTS #2 Result (FAIL - W6.5 again) > 14-Dec-12 Remark Request > 15-Feb-13 Remark Result W6.5 S7to7.5 Failed but Refunded
15-Jan-23 Fri - IELTS #3 Result Success W7
15-Jan-26 Mon - 189 EOI 261313 Submitted
15-Feb-12 Thu - Received Invite (15-Feb-13 00:30 AEDT)
15-Feb-13 Fri - Visa Application Paid and Lodged (Day 0)
15-Feb-26 Thu - Health Examination at Saint Luke BGC (Day 13)
15-Feb-26 Thu - Requested Australia Police Clearance (Day 13)
15-Apr-02 Thu - All documents uploaded (Day 48)
15-Apr-09 Thu - CO requested for NBI clearance as submitted copy got corrupted. Uploaded same day (Day 55)
15-Apr-16 Thu - Called immi to confirm if they can open uploaded pdf, moments after.. visa granted (Day 62)
Thank you for the opportunity dear Lord
Jeremiah 29:11 - "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: 29Member
Joined: Feb 16, 2015
2014AUG03: Conceptualized Oz Plan after 5 bottles of soju in Haeundae with my Korean buddies
2014OCT18: IELTS Exam (L:7.5, R:8.0, W:6.5, S:7.5)
2014DEC01: Submit CDR to EA (Chemical Engineer)
2015JAN18: Received EA Assessment (Bachelor Degree)
2015FEB14: PTE Academic (L:79, R:87, S:77, W:84)
2015FEB15: Submitted EOI
2015FEB27: Received invitation and lodged application for 189
2015APR13: Visa Granted (Direct)
Posts: 144Member
Joined: Jul 10, 2014
ANZSCO 221111 - General Accountant
06/06/16 - PTE-A Exam
06/24/16 - PTE-A Result- Passed (10pts.)
07/01/16 - Submit CPA Au Migration Assessment
08/02/16 - Received Migration Assessment (Comparable to Australian Bachelor Degree; Skilled Employment Assessment) (20 pts)
EOI (total:60 pts)
--->Review for PTE Exam (20pts) while waiting for invitation.
Romans 12:12 Be Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction, Faithful in Prayer.
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Feb 16, 2015
http://pearsonpte.com/test-takers/preparation/free-pte-academic-preparation/
2014AUG03: Conceptualized Oz Plan after 5 bottles of soju in Haeundae with my Korean buddies
2014OCT18: IELTS Exam (L:7.5, R:8.0, W:6.5, S:7.5)
2014DEC01: Submit CDR to EA (Chemical Engineer)
2015JAN18: Received EA Assessment (Bachelor Degree)
2015FEB14: PTE Academic (L:79, R:87, S:77, W:84)
2015FEB15: Submitted EOI
2015FEB27: Received invitation and lodged application for 189
2015APR13: Visa Granted (Direct)
Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
Joined: Jan 24, 2013
2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving
2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)
PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER!
Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
sana po makatulong.. God bless!
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Feb 16, 2015
2014AUG03: Conceptualized Oz Plan after 5 bottles of soju in Haeundae with my Korean buddies
2014OCT18: IELTS Exam (L:7.5, R:8.0, W:6.5, S:7.5)
2014DEC01: Submit CDR to EA (Chemical Engineer)
2015JAN18: Received EA Assessment (Bachelor Degree)
2015FEB14: PTE Academic (L:79, R:87, S:77, W:84)
2015FEB15: Submitted EOI
2015FEB27: Received invitation and lodged application for 189
2015APR13: Visa Granted (Direct)
Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
Joined: Jan 24, 2013
1st take: L-7.5, R-6.5, W-7.5, S-7.5
2nd take: L-8, R-8.5, W-7.5, S-6.5
Nakakapanlumo lang diba
2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving
2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)
PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER!
Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
sana po makatulong.. God bless!
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Joined: Feb 16, 2015
2014AUG03: Conceptualized Oz Plan after 5 bottles of soju in Haeundae with my Korean buddies
2014OCT18: IELTS Exam (L:7.5, R:8.0, W:6.5, S:7.5)
2014DEC01: Submit CDR to EA (Chemical Engineer)
2015JAN18: Received EA Assessment (Bachelor Degree)
2015FEB14: PTE Academic (L:79, R:87, S:77, W:84)
2015FEB15: Submitted EOI
2015FEB27: Received invitation and lodged application for 189
2015APR13: Visa Granted (Direct)
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Posts: 29Member
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2014AUG03: Conceptualized Oz Plan after 5 bottles of soju in Haeundae with my Korean buddies
2014OCT18: IELTS Exam (L:7.5, R:8.0, W:6.5, S:7.5)
2014DEC01: Submit CDR to EA (Chemical Engineer)
2015JAN18: Received EA Assessment (Bachelor Degree)
2015FEB14: PTE Academic (L:79, R:87, S:77, W:84)
2015FEB15: Submitted EOI
2015FEB27: Received invitation and lodged application for 189
2015APR13: Visa Granted (Direct)
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tia
ANZSCO 221111 - General Accountant
06/06/16 - PTE-A Exam
06/24/16 - PTE-A Result- Passed (10pts.)
07/01/16 - Submit CPA Au Migration Assessment
08/02/16 - Received Migration Assessment (Comparable to Australian Bachelor Degree; Skilled Employment Assessment) (20 pts)
EOI (total:60 pts)
--->Review for PTE Exam (20pts) while waiting for invitation.
Romans 12:12 Be Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction, Faithful in Prayer.
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Google for Everything !!!
Posts: 29Member
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2014AUG03: Conceptualized Oz Plan after 5 bottles of soju in Haeundae with my Korean buddies
2014OCT18: IELTS Exam (L:7.5, R:8.0, W:6.5, S:7.5)
2014DEC01: Submit CDR to EA (Chemical Engineer)
2015JAN18: Received EA Assessment (Bachelor Degree)
2015FEB14: PTE Academic (L:79, R:87, S:77, W:84)
2015FEB15: Submitted EOI
2015FEB27: Received invitation and lodged application for 189
2015APR13: Visa Granted (Direct)
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Feb 16, 2015
1. Pearson Professional Centers-Manila, Philippines
27th Floor, Trident Tower
312 Senator Gil Puyat Avenue,
Makati City,
1227 Manila
Philippines
2. Bright Centre Inc.
2304B East Tower
PSE Centre, Ortigas Centre
Pasig City
1605 Manila
Philippines
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2014AUG03: Conceptualized Oz Plan after 5 bottles of soju in Haeundae with my Korean buddies
2014OCT18: IELTS Exam (L:7.5, R:8.0, W:6.5, S:7.5)
2014DEC01: Submit CDR to EA (Chemical Engineer)
2015JAN18: Received EA Assessment (Bachelor Degree)
2015FEB14: PTE Academic (L:79, R:87, S:77, W:84)
2015FEB15: Submitted EOI
2015FEB27: Received invitation and lodged application for 189
2015APR13: Visa Granted (Direct)
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Posts: 29Member
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2014AUG03: Conceptualized Oz Plan after 5 bottles of soju in Haeundae with my Korean buddies
2014OCT18: IELTS Exam (L:7.5, R:8.0, W:6.5, S:7.5)
2014DEC01: Submit CDR to EA (Chemical Engineer)
2015JAN18: Received EA Assessment (Bachelor Degree)
2015FEB14: PTE Academic (L:79, R:87, S:77, W:84)
2015FEB15: Submitted EOI
2015FEB27: Received invitation and lodged application for 189
2015APR13: Visa Granted (Direct)
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is there a limit on how many exam you can take? or is it like IELTS with no LImit.
TIA
ANZSCO 221111 - General Accountant
06/06/16 - PTE-A Exam
06/24/16 - PTE-A Result- Passed (10pts.)
07/01/16 - Submit CPA Au Migration Assessment
08/02/16 - Received Migration Assessment (Comparable to Australian Bachelor Degree; Skilled Employment Assessment) (20 pts)
EOI (total:60 pts)
--->Review for PTE Exam (20pts) while waiting for invitation.
Romans 12:12 Be Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction, Faithful in Prayer.
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Feb 16, 2015
2014AUG03: Conceptualized Oz Plan after 5 bottles of soju in Haeundae with my Korean buddies
2014OCT18: IELTS Exam (L:7.5, R:8.0, W:6.5, S:7.5)
2014DEC01: Submit CDR to EA (Chemical Engineer)
2015JAN18: Received EA Assessment (Bachelor Degree)
2015FEB14: PTE Academic (L:79, R:87, S:77, W:84)
2015FEB15: Submitted EOI
2015FEB27: Received invitation and lodged application for 189
2015APR13: Visa Granted (Direct)
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Feb 16, 2015
2014AUG03: Conceptualized Oz Plan after 5 bottles of soju in Haeundae with my Korean buddies
2014OCT18: IELTS Exam (L:7.5, R:8.0, W:6.5, S:7.5)
2014DEC01: Submit CDR to EA (Chemical Engineer)
2015JAN18: Received EA Assessment (Bachelor Degree)
2015FEB14: PTE Academic (L:79, R:87, S:77, W:84)
2015FEB15: Submitted EOI
2015FEB27: Received invitation and lodged application for 189
2015APR13: Visa Granted (Direct)
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