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Posts: 23Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2014
Timeline
subclass 572. Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. ACAE, Perth, WA.
April 2014 - visited Australia and attended ACAE open day May 2014 - took IELTS / May 2014 - Received Offer Letter and COE / Round 1* June 2014 - lodged visa application; Medicals at St Luke's; Requested for further test due to opacity on right lung; Sputum test result: negative / July 2014 - application withdrawn. Reason: sponsor was brother-in-law and was asked by embassy to submit additional docs. Also, further medical test requested. Case Officer: M. Padilla. / Sept 2014 - culture test result: negative.
Round 2 *Target: February intake
Dec 2014 - appointed IDP as student agent. Paid 10,000 for visa processing assistance / Jan 5, 2015 - submitted documents to IDP / Jan 7, 2015 - IDP lodged application thru VFS / Jan 8, 2015 - embassy acknowledged application / Jan 20 2015 - embassy requested to sign form 815 (Health Undertaking). Case Officer: M. Padilla / Jan 22 2015 VISA GRANT
Posts: 88Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2014
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!
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 88Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2014
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!
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 166Member
Joined: Dec 08, 2014
Posts: 166Member
Joined: Dec 08, 2014
Posts: 161Member
Joined: May 28, 2014
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
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
Posts: 30Member
Joined: Nov 29, 2014
Posts: 88Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2014
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!
Posts: 88Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2014
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!
Posts: 88Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2014
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!
Posts: 161Member
Joined: May 28, 2014
Visa application, is being processed at the Australia Visa Office
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
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
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 161Member
Joined: May 28, 2014
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
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
Posts: 169Member
Joined: Jan 25, 2014
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-
Posts: 169Member
Joined: Jan 25, 2014
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-
Posts: 169Member
Joined: Jan 25, 2014
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-
Posts: 492Member
Joined: Sep 23, 2013
Student Visa - Subclass 574 (SVP) with De Facto Partner
Temporary Grad Visa - Subclass 485 with De Facto Partner
Skilled - Permanent - Subclass 189/190 with De Facto Partner
Australian Citizienship
May 17, 2014 - IELTS Exam (Acad) (L, R, W, S)
May 30, 2014 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-7.5) O- 8.0
June 27, 2014 - Medicals at NHSI
July 21, 2014 - Lodged at VFS Cebu
July 22, 2014 - Received acknowledgment from Embassy
July 23, 2014 - VISA GRANTED!
July 30, 2014 - IED in Perth
June 24, 2016 - Submitted WA OQU Assessment
June 27, 2016 - Received WA OQU Assessment Results - Positive!
Jan-Apr 2017 - Gather docs for Skills Assessment
May 10, 2017 - Submitted VETASSESS Application (Online) CHEMIST - 234211
May 17, 2017 - Got a call from VETASSESS for add'l docs
May 18, 2017 - Submitted add'l docs requested
May 26, 2017 - VETASSESS Results - POSITIVE (Chemist)
Sept 27, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - S
Sept 30, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - L,R,W
Oct. 13, 2017 - IELTS Results - (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-9.0) Overall: 8.0
Jan 24, 2019 - Lodged visa 485 (Post-Study Work Stream)
Feb 01, 2019 - Visa 485 Medicals Done
Mar 11, 2019 - EOI submitted for subclass 189 (85 pts) and 190 (90 pts)
Mar 26, 2019 - CO requested docs (visa 485), Updated EOI - (95 pts)
Apr 08, 2019 - CO requested additional docs (visa 485)
Apr 11, 2019 - ITA received (visa 189)
May 09, 2019 - Client Feedback sent (105 days since lodging 485)
May 14, 2019 - Visa SC 485 refusal - SAD DAY
May 17, 2019 - AAT appeal lodged online
June 4, 2019 - Visa SC 189 lodged offshore, AAT appeal dropped
June 12, 2019 - VA Blood test (medicals done)
Jan 31, 2020 - SC 189 GRANTED (Direct)
Feb 11, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for partner)
Feb 12, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for me) - STILL WAITING
Mar 25, 2021 - Interview and Test (partner)
Apr 23, 2021 - Approved (partner)
TBA - Pledging ceremony (partner)
Posts: 88Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2014
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!
Posts: 88Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2014
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!
Posts: 169Member
Joined: Jan 25, 2014
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-
Posts: 88Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2014
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!
Posts: 8Member
Joined: Nov 18, 2014
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 169Member
Joined: Jan 25, 2014
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-
Posts: 161Member
Joined: May 28, 2014
pag assessment 3 daw kasi strict sila sa source ng money so kailangan much better is ung sponsor mo may work so they can provide necessary docs like Cert of employment itr and payslips. Yun nga rin ung mistake ko from the start sana papa ko na lang ung jinoint account ko sa bank kasi sya working na for like 30 years wala lang syang enough money sa bank coz he invested sa lands and new house. kaya di ko rin sya pwedeng sponsor. Pero kung jinoint ko sya before sa account ko much better.
Sponsor ko naman now is sister ko para may complete docs sya. Hopefully consider na rin nila both ung bank namen working naman ako as private lang walang mga tax so wala me itr and payslips.
advice ko sayo itransfer ung money sa family member na working na for long and with job til now. although not sure pa rin ako kasi they may ask kung san pa rin galing ung pera. kasi it will reflect sa bank na kakatransfer lang ng money. Di ko rin sure kung its allowed na loan from relative. kasi may nababasa din ako na meron silang acceptable institution for loan not sure if relative is allowed.
Pero un nga kung 573 ka no problem na sa source of funds di sila masyado strict compare sa 572 na assessment level 3.
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
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
Posts: 8Member
Joined: Nov 18, 2014
Salamat boss @dreamprayhard84 pero ang problema lang po yung dating pinapasukan ng father ko na company matagal na nagsara and then after nun hindi na sya nakapag work.
Ano pa po ba ibang way para maconvince na may pera kami sa bank na ganun kalaki? Hindi po ba acceptable na nagbenta kami ng property?
Hi @Xine! Thank you sa info laking tulong
Posts: 161Member
Joined: May 28, 2014
The most common sources of funds which may be acceptable for the purpose of assessing funds for student visa applications are:
• loans from financial institutions
• money deposits held with financial institutions
• Bank Loans from financial institutions
• Loans must be issued from a Financial Institute (FI)
•A loan "in principle" is not acceptable.
•A loan must generally be at least partially disbursed before a visa can be granted. If the bank does not disburse the loan before visa grant then it is open to you to use another bank (FI) that can meet your needs.
• Visa applicants are required to provide evidence of family's income available to repay the loan. This income must be held by an acceptable individual.
• Visa applicant must provide evidence of the collateral used to secure the loan. This collateral must be genuinely held by an acceptable individual.
• If collateral is made using funds other than regular income then the applicant must provide the trail of funds. For example, a sale deed can be provided as evidence if funds are obtained by sale of property. Please note that sale agreements are not acceptable. Only the registered sale deed is acceptable for visa purposes.
Non-acceptable funds
The following financial instruments may not meet the regulatory requirements and thus are not able to be considered for visa purposes.
• Credit card accounts
• Shares and mutual funds
• Gold and jewellery
• Bonds
• Life Insurance documents
http://www.philippines.embassy.gov.au/mnla/Student_Visa_Requirements.html
uhm tapos may nabasa din ako di ko lang makita na narefuse ung visa dahil ung money is from selling a land. so much better pa rin talaga na ung sponsor mo is continous ung income na may work. kaya kung loan you need to prove to them na you can pay it
Visa applicants are required to provide evidence of family's income available to repay the loan. This income must be held by an acceptable individual.
nung first din kala ko basta may show money ka ok na lahat di rin pala kailangan may supporting docs ka pa din lalo na sa 572.
pero kung ayaw mo ng complicated na mga requirements like this pwede ka namang kumuha ng school na under SVP which is assessment level 1 so di na masyado strict sa mga financial requirements .
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
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