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  • YannaYanna Sydney
    Posts: 53Member
    Joined: Jul 27, 2014
    @minnie26 Me po :) Feb intake, kahapon lang po kami nag-pass for visa, tom pa daw maipasa kay embassy. Kinakabahan kasi baka biglang may tumawag for interview. :)

    02 Sep 14 - IELTS Speaking Test
    06 Sep 14 - IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing
    19 Sep 14 - IELTS Result
    07 Oct 14 - Lodged school application via IDP
    13 Oct 14 - Received offer letter from TAFE NSW Baulkham Campus
    19 Oct 14 - Requested for a change of campus
    22 Oct 14 - Received offer letter from TAFE NSW Ryde Campus
    11 Nov 14 - Paid tuition fee and OSHC
    19 Nov 14 - Received eCOE from TAFE NSW
    25 Nov 14 - Completed medical examination at NHSI Makati
    01 Dec 14 - Submitted visa application via IDP
    04 Dec 14 - Forwarded visa application from IDP to Embassy
    10 Dec 14 - VISA GRANT!
    Thank you Lord! You're the best!

  • dreamprayhard84dreamprayhard84 Sydney
    Posts: 169Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2014
    @cutie_rhach salamat, kami pala walang interview pero pinag ready ko si misis about sa interview at be ready lang at higit sa lahat pray lang, darating dn yang visa mo, good luck and god bless you all.

    Primary applicant - Wife
    Early medical at st.lukes extension - 7/9/14
    Tuition fee payment via bpi - 7/9/14
    Coe - 7/22/14
    Lodge application - 7/30/14
    Aknowledge of AU embassy - 7/31/14
    Additional test for ptb history of my husband - 7/31/14
    Sputum test sep. 3/4/5 2014 done - 9/5/14
    Sputum result thank you LORD negative - 9/9/14
    Culture result again thank you lord negative - 11/6/14
    Thank you lord for 815 form sign and send via email to C.O - 11/25/14
    In the name of GOD woooooooooo visa grant thank you LORD - 12/01/14

    1st week of january 2015 flight to sydney.

    -My GOD answers prayer-

  • dreamprayhard84dreamprayhard84 Sydney
    Posts: 169Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2014
    @markier87 salamat after long wait nakuha dn namin yung visa ang saya sarap sa pakiramdam.

    Primary applicant - Wife
    Early medical at st.lukes extension - 7/9/14
    Tuition fee payment via bpi - 7/9/14
    Coe - 7/22/14
    Lodge application - 7/30/14
    Aknowledge of AU embassy - 7/31/14
    Additional test for ptb history of my husband - 7/31/14
    Sputum test sep. 3/4/5 2014 done - 9/5/14
    Sputum result thank you LORD negative - 9/9/14
    Culture result again thank you lord negative - 11/6/14
    Thank you lord for 815 form sign and send via email to C.O - 11/25/14
    In the name of GOD woooooooooo visa grant thank you LORD - 12/01/14

    1st week of january 2015 flight to sydney.

    -My GOD answers prayer-

  • ziazia Sydney
    Posts: 23Member
    Joined: Jul 25, 2013
    Question lang po.
    Allowed pa po bang mag travel overseas this December kahit malapit ng mag expire visa?sa March po mag eexpire visa ko. Hindi po ba aq mahihirapan pabalik dito?ty
  • minnie26minnie26 Adelaide
    Posts: 55Member
    Joined: Nov 12, 2014
    Hello po..pag ba ngpamedical na before lodgement may email ba dpt ako marrcv from embassy?
  • YannaYanna Sydney
    Posts: 53Member
    Joined: Jul 27, 2014
    @zia Usually for intl flights, it is advisable na yung expiration ng passport po is more than 6 mons prior the flight niyo po.

    02 Sep 14 - IELTS Speaking Test
    06 Sep 14 - IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing
    19 Sep 14 - IELTS Result
    07 Oct 14 - Lodged school application via IDP
    13 Oct 14 - Received offer letter from TAFE NSW Baulkham Campus
    19 Oct 14 - Requested for a change of campus
    22 Oct 14 - Received offer letter from TAFE NSW Ryde Campus
    11 Nov 14 - Paid tuition fee and OSHC
    19 Nov 14 - Received eCOE from TAFE NSW
    25 Nov 14 - Completed medical examination at NHSI Makati
    01 Dec 14 - Submitted visa application via IDP
    04 Dec 14 - Forwarded visa application from IDP to Embassy
    10 Dec 14 - VISA GRANT!
    Thank you Lord! You're the best!

  • minnie26minnie26 Adelaide
    Posts: 55Member
    Joined: Nov 12, 2014
    Hello..cno po dito ngpamedical before lodgement? Ano po nkalagay sa acknowledgemnt letter nyo? :)
  • emememem Mandaluyong
    Posts: 7Member
    Joined: Dec 04, 2014
    @Cheers25 hi ask ko lng po pwede po ba ang show money nasa pangalan lng ng sponsor ko? or kailangan dapat nasa account ko yung show money? tia
  • ann006ann006 Sydney
    Posts: 92Member
    Joined: Oct 10, 2014
    @dreamprayhard84 congratulations po :) God is really great... ^_^
  • XineXine Melbourne
    Posts: 161Member
    Joined: May 28, 2014
    @Cheers25 hi ask ko lng po pwede po ba ang show money nasa pangalan lng ng sponsor ko? or kailangan dapat nasa account ko yung show money? tia
    Its ok lang kahit nasa name ng sponsor mo as long as its listed on the aaceptable sponsor which is immediate family or auntie & uncle that are residing in Australia

    My Timeline: Visa Type: 572 (Certificate of Aged Care III & IV)
    Oct. 16, 2014 - Paid my IELTS exam
    Nov. 12, 2014 - Speaking Test IELTS
    Nov. 13, 2014 - R,L,W IELTS TEST
    Nov. 14, 2014 - Application Form Sent To Academia International (MelBourne)
    Nov. 26, 2014 - Offer Letter Received
    - IELTS Results: L-8 R-6.5 W-6 S-6 Overall = 6.5
    Nov. 29, 2014 - Medicals Done @ NHS Makati
    Dec. 5 2014- Medicals Submitted all ok

    • Tuition Fee Paid via BPI, Offer Accepted & Submitted
      Dec. 8 2014 - COE received
      Dec. 18 2014 - Lodged Visa Application @ AMS
      Jan. 12 2015 - Additional Medicals Test Requested
      Jan. 13 2015 - Medicals Done
      Jan. 30 2015 - Visa Granted No Interview Thank you Lord :) My Birthday :)
      Feb 6 2015 - Arrival in Melbourne :)
  • dreamprayhard84dreamprayhard84 Sydney
    Posts: 169Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2014
    @ann006 salamat, kelan flight mo? Kami sa december 31 na ang mamahal na kasi ng ticket ng january.

    Primary applicant - Wife
    Early medical at st.lukes extension - 7/9/14
    Tuition fee payment via bpi - 7/9/14
    Coe - 7/22/14
    Lodge application - 7/30/14
    Aknowledge of AU embassy - 7/31/14
    Additional test for ptb history of my husband - 7/31/14
    Sputum test sep. 3/4/5 2014 done - 9/5/14
    Sputum result thank you LORD negative - 9/9/14
    Culture result again thank you lord negative - 11/6/14
    Thank you lord for 815 form sign and send via email to C.O - 11/25/14
    In the name of GOD woooooooooo visa grant thank you LORD - 12/01/14

    1st week of january 2015 flight to sydney.

    -My GOD answers prayer-

  • ann006ann006 Sydney
    Posts: 92Member
    Joined: Oct 10, 2014
    @dreamprayhard84 January 23 po flight ko.. kasi sumaglit muna ako dito sa pinas to visit my family... Mahal po talaga ang ticket kasi check ko din siya... then ang ginawa ko is Sg to Sydney nalang much much cheaper kesa from Ph.. saan na po ulit kayo sa Au?
  • dreamprayhard84dreamprayhard84 Sydney
    Posts: 169Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2014
    @ann006 sa sydney kami kaya mas mura pag sg to sydney by the way ok nmn na sige see you sa sydney ha good luck satn at god bless sa lahat ng member dito.

    Primary applicant - Wife
    Early medical at st.lukes extension - 7/9/14
    Tuition fee payment via bpi - 7/9/14
    Coe - 7/22/14
    Lodge application - 7/30/14
    Aknowledge of AU embassy - 7/31/14
    Additional test for ptb history of my husband - 7/31/14
    Sputum test sep. 3/4/5 2014 done - 9/5/14
    Sputum result thank you LORD negative - 9/9/14
    Culture result again thank you lord negative - 11/6/14
    Thank you lord for 815 form sign and send via email to C.O - 11/25/14
    In the name of GOD woooooooooo visa grant thank you LORD - 12/01/14

    1st week of january 2015 flight to sydney.

    -My GOD answers prayer-

  • ann006ann006 Sydney
    Posts: 92Member
    Joined: Oct 10, 2014
    See you there ^_^
  • lilsaintlilsaint Sydney
    Posts: 27Member
    Joined: Apr 03, 2014
    Hi, congrats sa mga bagong visa grants!

    meron po bang mga CPA didto? gusto ko sana ipa apply sister ko, and she's CPA, 28y/o with 4-5 yrs exp, single. ano po kaya best entry nya sa OZ? I heard she can directly apply to working visa but got no idea. Thank you ahead mates! :)

    SUBCLASS 572 w/ de facto - for JULY 2014 (Sydney)

    September 2013 : Took IELTS
    October 2013 : IELTS results
    February 2014 : received school offer
    April 2014 (1st wk) : lodged our papers at the embassy
    April 16, 2014 : advised for Medical Exam
    April 22, 2014 : Medical Exam @ Nationwide
    April 22, 2014 : Additional Requirements from CO (evidence of funds and CoE)
    April 29, 2014 : Passed the add reqs for the evidence of funds
    May 12, 2014 : Passed add reqs - CoE
    June 2014 : VISA DENIED
    August 10, 2014: Relodged
    August 18, 2014: APPROVED :)
    Septemeber 4, 2014: Arrived at Sydney :)

    "With God, all things are possible." - Matthew 19:26

  • dreamprayhard84dreamprayhard84 Sydney
    Posts: 169Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2014
    @ann006 tanong ko lang diba early arrival ka dn sa sydney bago mag start ng class mo pano mo pina adjust yung sa health insurance nag email kalang ba sakanila? Salamat

    Primary applicant - Wife
    Early medical at st.lukes extension - 7/9/14
    Tuition fee payment via bpi - 7/9/14
    Coe - 7/22/14
    Lodge application - 7/30/14
    Aknowledge of AU embassy - 7/31/14
    Additional test for ptb history of my husband - 7/31/14
    Sputum test sep. 3/4/5 2014 done - 9/5/14
    Sputum result thank you LORD negative - 9/9/14
    Culture result again thank you lord negative - 11/6/14
    Thank you lord for 815 form sign and send via email to C.O - 11/25/14
    In the name of GOD woooooooooo visa grant thank you LORD - 12/01/14

    1st week of january 2015 flight to sydney.

    -My GOD answers prayer-

  • Siopao23Siopao23 North Ryde
    Posts: 759Member
    Joined: Apr 19, 2013
    @zia hindi as long as valid pa visa mo pabalik

    "IF YOU ASK ANYTHING IN MY NAME, I WILL DO IT".

    John 14:14

    Loving Lord!The Scripture says that You are aware of all our needs, even before we ask You. So I come to You and place this request at Your loving hands.You know how desperate I am for getting the Visa. My soul has become weary and anxious over this delay in getting the visa .O Lord! Speak in the hearts of the concerned officials, grant me favour in their eyes and help me to get my visa on time so that my purpose is fulfilled. Perfect everything for me my Master. I wait at Your feet and trust in You to make this possible. I know that You will do it for You will never let Your children down. I thank You for listening to my plea! To You alone be all honour and glory. In the sweet name of Jesus I pray.Amen.

  • Siopao23Siopao23 North Ryde
    Posts: 759Member
    Joined: Apr 19, 2013
    @dreamprayhard84 wow dito kayo mag new year. Ma traffic nun sa city kasi marami close na road dahil sa firr works display

    "IF YOU ASK ANYTHING IN MY NAME, I WILL DO IT".

    John 14:14

    Loving Lord!The Scripture says that You are aware of all our needs, even before we ask You. So I come to You and place this request at Your loving hands.You know how desperate I am for getting the Visa. My soul has become weary and anxious over this delay in getting the visa .O Lord! Speak in the hearts of the concerned officials, grant me favour in their eyes and help me to get my visa on time so that my purpose is fulfilled. Perfect everything for me my Master. I wait at Your feet and trust in You to make this possible. I know that You will do it for You will never let Your children down. I thank You for listening to my plea! To You alone be all honour and glory. In the sweet name of Jesus I pray.Amen.

  • Siopao23Siopao23 North Ryde
    Posts: 759Member
    Joined: Apr 19, 2013
    @lilsaint ipa skill assessment mo , pag pumasa sya may magiinivite na state sa kanya for PR visa

    "IF YOU ASK ANYTHING IN MY NAME, I WILL DO IT".

    John 14:14

    Loving Lord!The Scripture says that You are aware of all our needs, even before we ask You. So I come to You and place this request at Your loving hands.You know how desperate I am for getting the Visa. My soul has become weary and anxious over this delay in getting the visa .O Lord! Speak in the hearts of the concerned officials, grant me favour in their eyes and help me to get my visa on time so that my purpose is fulfilled. Perfect everything for me my Master. I wait at Your feet and trust in You to make this possible. I know that You will do it for You will never let Your children down. I thank You for listening to my plea! To You alone be all honour and glory. In the sweet name of Jesus I pray.Amen.

  • dreamprayhard84dreamprayhard84 Sydney
    Posts: 169Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2014
    @Siopao23 oo pre sa dec 31 na yung flight namin jan kaya new year anjan na kami gandang simula ng bagong buhay, pre tanong ko lng about sa insurance mag early arrival kasi kami jan e ang class ni misis start niya sa january 27 pano ipapa adjust yung insurance?

    Primary applicant - Wife
    Early medical at st.lukes extension - 7/9/14
    Tuition fee payment via bpi - 7/9/14
    Coe - 7/22/14
    Lodge application - 7/30/14
    Aknowledge of AU embassy - 7/31/14
    Additional test for ptb history of my husband - 7/31/14
    Sputum test sep. 3/4/5 2014 done - 9/5/14
    Sputum result thank you LORD negative - 9/9/14
    Culture result again thank you lord negative - 11/6/14
    Thank you lord for 815 form sign and send via email to C.O - 11/25/14
    In the name of GOD woooooooooo visa grant thank you LORD - 12/01/14

    1st week of january 2015 flight to sydney.

    -My GOD answers prayer-

  • ann006ann006 Sydney
    Posts: 92Member
    Joined: Oct 10, 2014
    @dreamprayhard84 nakalagay nga sa condition na dapat go ako pag start na ung health insurance.. Sa school po ako nag email re that.. ang sabi po ng school wala daw magiging problema pag ganun.. pero pag nagkasakit daw ako before mag start ung Insurance magiging mahal daw mga bills ko.. Un ang sabi nila
  • Siopao23Siopao23 North Ryde
    Posts: 759Member
    Joined: Apr 19, 2013
    @dreamprayhard84 wala naman problem just make sure walang magkakasakit. Good luck pre

    "IF YOU ASK ANYTHING IN MY NAME, I WILL DO IT".

    John 14:14

    Loving Lord!The Scripture says that You are aware of all our needs, even before we ask You. So I come to You and place this request at Your loving hands.You know how desperate I am for getting the Visa. My soul has become weary and anxious over this delay in getting the visa .O Lord! Speak in the hearts of the concerned officials, grant me favour in their eyes and help me to get my visa on time so that my purpose is fulfilled. Perfect everything for me my Master. I wait at Your feet and trust in You to make this possible. I know that You will do it for You will never let Your children down. I thank You for listening to my plea! To You alone be all honour and glory. In the sweet name of Jesus I pray.Amen.

  • janinleejaninlee Sydney
    Posts: 289Member
    Joined: Oct 10, 2013
    Hello guys!! kumusta na kayong lahat dito? bilis nang panahon almost a year na kami ni hubby dito.. 1 year to go na lang din matatapos na nursing ko...

    SVP Subclass 573 with dependent
    January 2014- arrived Australia
    March 2014- Classes start
    December 2015- finished uni.
    December 2015- Lodged subclass 485 visa, Medical exams cleared.
    February 2016- 485 Visa Granted
    March 2016- skills assessment application submitted
    May 4 2016- positive skills assessment
    May 16 2016- Lodged EOI (60 points)
    May 24 2016- ITA subclass 189
    June 4 2016- lodged subclass 189
    June 14 2016- CO allocation (team Adelaide)
    ***********waiting for the golden GRANT*********

    To God be the glory!!

  • dreamprayhard84dreamprayhard84 Sydney
    Posts: 169Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2014
    @janinlee hi po kamusta naman po kayo jan at saan location nyo po?

    Primary applicant - Wife
    Early medical at st.lukes extension - 7/9/14
    Tuition fee payment via bpi - 7/9/14
    Coe - 7/22/14
    Lodge application - 7/30/14
    Aknowledge of AU embassy - 7/31/14
    Additional test for ptb history of my husband - 7/31/14
    Sputum test sep. 3/4/5 2014 done - 9/5/14
    Sputum result thank you LORD negative - 9/9/14
    Culture result again thank you lord negative - 11/6/14
    Thank you lord for 815 form sign and send via email to C.O - 11/25/14
    In the name of GOD woooooooooo visa grant thank you LORD - 12/01/14

    1st week of january 2015 flight to sydney.

    -My GOD answers prayer-

  • drickinqsdrickinqs Dallas
    Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Nov 12, 2014
    Hello po. Pwede magtanong? Balak ko sana mag-apply ng student visa 573 SVP process tapos since gusto ko sana makuha ung girlfriend ko pag andun nako, sabi nung agent dapat ilist ko daw siya sa application as my non-migrating partner. Kaso may history siya ng visa overstay sa US more than 3 years na. Sabi naman nung isang agent na nakausap namin, pwde raw mging problema yun. Ano sa tingin nyo? May pag-asa kaya ako/ kami na magrant ng visa? Help naman. Npaka unusual kasi ng case namin tapos maglolodge pako ng application from US.
  • YannaYanna Sydney
    Posts: 53Member
    Joined: Jul 27, 2014
    Guys, just received an email from IDP.

    VISA APPROVED na po ako!

    THANK YOU PINOYAU, sa lahat ng tumulong sa akin :)

    God Bless us all :)

    02 Sep 14 - IELTS Speaking Test
    06 Sep 14 - IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing
    19 Sep 14 - IELTS Result
    07 Oct 14 - Lodged school application via IDP
    13 Oct 14 - Received offer letter from TAFE NSW Baulkham Campus
    19 Oct 14 - Requested for a change of campus
    22 Oct 14 - Received offer letter from TAFE NSW Ryde Campus
    11 Nov 14 - Paid tuition fee and OSHC
    19 Nov 14 - Received eCOE from TAFE NSW
    25 Nov 14 - Completed medical examination at NHSI Makati
    01 Dec 14 - Submitted visa application via IDP
    04 Dec 14 - Forwarded visa application from IDP to Embassy
    10 Dec 14 - VISA GRANT!
    Thank you Lord! You're the best!

  • dreamprayhard84dreamprayhard84 Sydney
    Posts: 169Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2014
    @Yanna congrats and god bless..

    Primary applicant - Wife
    Early medical at st.lukes extension - 7/9/14
    Tuition fee payment via bpi - 7/9/14
    Coe - 7/22/14
    Lodge application - 7/30/14
    Aknowledge of AU embassy - 7/31/14
    Additional test for ptb history of my husband - 7/31/14
    Sputum test sep. 3/4/5 2014 done - 9/5/14
    Sputum result thank you LORD negative - 9/9/14
    Culture result again thank you lord negative - 11/6/14
    Thank you lord for 815 form sign and send via email to C.O - 11/25/14
    In the name of GOD woooooooooo visa grant thank you LORD - 12/01/14

    1st week of january 2015 flight to sydney.

    -My GOD answers prayer-

  • mtolentinomtolentino Quezon City
    Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Dec 09, 2014
    Hello! Meron ba dito nag-apply ng packaged course sa ETI (TAFE Western Australia? Tanong ko lang, gaano katagal hinintay nyo to get an offer from the package provider? Inisip ko lang baka magkaiba timeline kapag packaged versus kapag direct na sa school/university/institute.

    Thanks!
  • cutie_rhachcutie_rhach Melbourne
    Posts: 88Member
    Joined: Sep 22, 2014
    congrats @Yanna.. anong subclass ka? :)

    20/08/2014-IELTS Speaking Test
    21/08/2014-IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing Test
    03/09/2014-IELTS Results: R-8.0, L-7.5, W-7.0, S-7.0 OBS: 7.5
    19/09/2014-Lodged school application via IDP
    11/11/2014-Received offer letter from Victoria University
    29/11/2014-Paid OSHC
    02/12/2014-Paid tuition fee
    02/12/2014-Received eCOE
    05/12/2014-Completed medical examination at NHSI Makati
    05/12/2014-Submitted visa application via IDP
    11/12/2014-Embassy acknnowledged application
    23/12/2014-VISA GRANTED!

  • cutie_rhachcutie_rhach Melbourne
    Posts: 88Member
    Joined: Sep 22, 2014
    hi po sa lahat, done na po ako sa medical ko nung Dec 5 and na-submit ko na din po ang visa application ko sa IDP.. sabi po ng education agent ko, this week daw po ilolodge. :)
    Thanks po sa lahat ng mga sumagot sa mga queries ko. Sana po include niyo din po ako sa prayers niyo, isama ko din po kayo sa prayers ko. Thanks po. Good luck po sa ating lahat and God bless. :)

    20/08/2014-IELTS Speaking Test
    21/08/2014-IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing Test
    03/09/2014-IELTS Results: R-8.0, L-7.5, W-7.0, S-7.0 OBS: 7.5
    19/09/2014-Lodged school application via IDP
    11/11/2014-Received offer letter from Victoria University
    29/11/2014-Paid OSHC
    02/12/2014-Paid tuition fee
    02/12/2014-Received eCOE
    05/12/2014-Completed medical examination at NHSI Makati
    05/12/2014-Submitted visa application via IDP
    11/12/2014-Embassy acknnowledged application
    23/12/2014-VISA GRANTED!

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