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http://www.acacia-au.com/skilled_independent_subclass_189.php
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http://www.acacia-au.com/skilled_nominated_sponsored_provisional_subclass_489.php
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261313 (Software Engineer)
Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney
"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3
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Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
Posts: 221Member
Joined: Oct 07, 2011
"If you have a dream, protect it. Love it. Chase it. And one day you will live it"
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Supposing you apply for a state nomination and you were granted and eventually, you got your VISA - does this mean that you will be required to stay in that particular state?
Thanks guys!
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 506Member
Joined: Jul 15, 2011
CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013
Posts: 1,455Member
Joined: Apr 26, 2011
the count begins when you report to them that you found a work... correct me if I'm wrong...
Posts: 172Member
Joined: Apr 23, 2011
April 16, 2011 - took IELTS (L:8, R:7.5, W:8, S:7.5 OBS:8) I June 2, 2011 - submitted skills assessment to EA I October 26, 2011 - applied for Victoria State Sponsorship I December 03, 2011 - fiancee took IELTS I December 26, 2011 - lodged visa 176 (Victoria SS/Melbourne) I January 23,2012 - CO Allocation (Team 6) I February 20, 2012 - Submitted Police Clearances (Philippines, India & Maldives) I February 26, 2012 - finished medicals I March 13, 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!!! I December 04,2012 - initial entry as stated in the visa grant notification
Posts: 243Member
Joined: Oct 05, 2011
Nominated Occupation: ICT BA
Assessment: July 2014
EOI created: Feb 2015 applied SS to NSW but failed (waited for year pero ayaw pa din)
PTE Test: Took July 2015 failed
Retake PTE Dec 2015: Passed
Got invited Feb 2016
March 22: :Paid visa fee
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Joined: Jan 19, 2012
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Joined: Oct 17, 2011
NOMINATED OCCUPATION: Analyst Programmer (261311)
10/12/2011 - IELTS Exam #1 - Failed (L-8.5; R-8.0; S-7.5; W-6.5) | 20/12/2011 - ACS received documents | 23/12/2011 - Applied for IELTS Remarking | 27/01/2012 - ACS assessment: Suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree with a major in computing) | 20/02/2012 - Remarking Failed | 31/03/2012 - IELTS Exam #2 - Passed (L-8.0; R-7.0; S-8.0; W-7.0) | 27/04/2012 - NSW SS received documents | 15/05/2012 - NSW SS approval received | 21/05/2012 - Lodged Online Application | 30/05/2012 - Application being processed further | 30/05/2012 - CO Assigned | 02/06/2012 - Medical Exam at Nationwide Makati | 11/06/2012 - Submitted NBI clearance | 14/06/2012 - Health requirements finalised (Wifey's) | 26/06/2012 - Health requirements finalised | 27/06/2012 - VISA Granted (Initial Entry Date Deadline - 11/06/2013)
08/09/2012 - Arrived in Sydney
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Information for State sponsorship visa 190:
- gives 5 additional points to the EOI application
- you will need this if your total score is currently below 55pts.. dahil nga SS has additional 5 pts.. that makes it 55+5=60 passmark..
- you will need this if your skill is in CSOL Sched 2 (not in SOL)
SS Requirements
- your skill should be in State's skills in demand.. State Nominated Occupation List..
- each state has its own list.. example: Librarian might be in-demant for Perth, WA, but not for Sydney, NSW
- this list gives you an indication of which occupations are in demand and therefore has higher chance of finding a job...
SS Obligations
- you will need to stay in that particular state for atleast 2 years
- that means hindi ka pwede maghanap ng work sa ibang states..
- participate in some surveys
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
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Joined: Apr 26, 2011
hindi naman po tayo prisoner sa state na nagsponsor saten at bawal na pumunta sa iba
kahit gano ka katagal sa sydney basta ang requirements nila, you need to work for 2yrs in your sponsoring state...
hope it helps
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Joined: Oct 10, 2012
-at syka mga magkno po kaya ang 190visa?
- at magkano ang dapat dalang pera pag pupunta ng australia kasi diba kahit state sponsorship ka ikaw parin maghhanp ng work? sensya na po dami kong tanung slamat
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kahit board passer kelangan mo pa rin mag-aral dito ng nursing...
Posts: 506Member
Joined: Jul 15, 2011
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/1119.pdf
CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 506Member
Joined: Jul 15, 2011
CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013
Posts: 53Member
Joined: Nov 11, 2012
OCCUPATION: Training and Development Professional (223311)
Nov 2012 - prepared documents for VETASSESS
December 2012 - submitted documents for VETASSESS
March 8, 2013 - IELTS Speaking Test
March 9, 2013 - IELTS L-R-W
March 20, 2013 - IELTS Results L-7.0, R-6.5, W-7.5, S-7.0 ;((
March 21, 2013 - VETASSESS and Points Test Advice Results - POSITIVE
Nov. 20, 2013 - IELTS Speaking Exam (2nd take)
Nov. 21, 2013 - IELTS LRW Exam (2nd take)
Dec. 4, 2013 - IELTS Result POSITIVE!!! (L-8.5, R-7, W-7.5, S-7.5)
Dec. 5, 2013 - Submitted EOI for Subclass 190
Feb. 22, 2014 - Submitted ACT Nomination Application
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Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
welcome po sa forum!!
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
Posts: 199Member
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
we received a letter from DIAC it's a sort of initial contact from DIAC, but it says there
" Thank you for your state sponsorship application to government of Western Australia. your sponsorship application will now be assigned to a case officer who will contact you if any further information or documents are required"
may case officer din pala ang SS? kala ko papadalhan ka lang ng letter kung approved or disapproved. may kailangan ba akong ihandang documents?
thanks! ^:)^
Here is my timeline with fees incurred 2012
April 21- IELTS Passed (British Council Sg S$310)/ April-March -requirements for VETASSES, CTC 4 copies,DHL etc. (S$600)/March 19- Apply VETASSES online ($1150 aud)/June 06, 2012 - VETASSES (Architectural Draftsman) feedback positive /August 08- Apply EOI visa 190 at 70 points/September 11- Resubmit EOI (Was asked to change EOI form)/November 22- Apply for SS in WA (arch draftsman still available)/November 22- Resubmit EOI (changed the State from Victoria to WA)/December 05- Initial Contact by DIAC saying WA is interested./December 07- WA SS approved December 10- DIAC Invitation received (1 week down ecomm) December 14- Lodged Visa $3050aud (plus technical issues of ecom visa was "lodged" December 21 daw)/ Dec 28 - Medicals (frontload)/January 8 -CO Assigned/January 23-PCC/ JANUARY 23---VISA GRANT!!!!!!!!!!
Posts: 1,643Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2011
Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
Posts: 199Member
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
Here is my timeline with fees incurred 2012
April 21- IELTS Passed (British Council Sg S$310)/ April-March -requirements for VETASSES, CTC 4 copies,DHL etc. (S$600)/March 19- Apply VETASSES online ($1150 aud)/June 06, 2012 - VETASSES (Architectural Draftsman) feedback positive /August 08- Apply EOI visa 190 at 70 points/September 11- Resubmit EOI (Was asked to change EOI form)/November 22- Apply for SS in WA (arch draftsman still available)/November 22- Resubmit EOI (changed the State from Victoria to WA)/December 05- Initial Contact by DIAC saying WA is interested./December 07- WA SS approved December 10- DIAC Invitation received (1 week down ecomm) December 14- Lodged Visa $3050aud (plus technical issues of ecom visa was "lodged" December 21 daw)/ Dec 28 - Medicals (frontload)/January 8 -CO Assigned/January 23-PCC/ JANUARY 23---VISA GRANT!!!!!!!!!!
Posts: 1,643Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2011
Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
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so it's either mag-apply ka direct sa state ng SS... or pwede ka ma-select ng state or employer.. that is why it's called.. Skill Select..
as far as i know, meron din nyan dati nakareceive from QLD naman.. offering a state sponsorship..
pero hindi nya kinuha. kasi gusto nya ung Independent..
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..