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Posts: 391Member
Joined: Mar 24, 2013
http://www.international.mq.edu.au/pdfs/Sample Cover Letter and resume 2012.pdf
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: 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
Nagapply ako TFN for me and wifey kahapon online. Ang bumalik lang e application number at hindi yung actual TFN..di ako sure kung enough na yun for bank, centerlink etc processing or I need to wait for the 28 days to get the actual TFN. Will visit banks, centrelink today and see how my application reference number for TFN can be used.
Sa lunes lipad namin to Adelaide. Laking pasalamat kina @theumlasfamily at @islaman family at meron na kaming mga friends, sundo, at bahay na din pagdating dun..ang babait nga mga natagpuang tropa dito sa forum sana ibless pa sila ng todo todo ni Lord .
kitakits!
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
Welcome to Sydney! Saan kayo nagstay dito? Baka pwede tayo mag quick selfie bago kayo lilipad sa Adelaide! hehehe
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: 61Member
Joined: Dec 04, 2013
namiss ko Aug team ah!
Countdown to our big move pa din..7 days to go (june 27 flight from SG)! WAAAAAH mixed emotions :P reunion sa sydney soon ha @mistakenidentity
anong balita ng ibang Augustinians dyan??!
GOD Bless.
Husband is Main Applicant - Electronics Engineer, Dependent Wife (freelance photographer) + 1 child (Based in Singapore)
Apr 5, 2014 --- Husband took 2nd try IELTS Exam
Apr 24, 2014 --- IELTS Passing score overall 7.5
Apr 29, 2014 --- Submitted EA Assessment
July 24, 2014 --- Received positive EA Assessment Electronics Engineer (ANZSCO 233411)
Aug 8, 2014 --- Submitted EOI
Aug 11, 2014 --- Received Visa 189 Invitation
Aug 25, 2014 --- Lodged & paid Visa 189, uploaded some docs
Sept 1, 2014 --- Received email "IMMI Acknowledgement Valid Application Received"
Sept 8, 2014 --- Apply SG CoC @ Cantonement Ofc SG
Sept 8, 2014 --- Medical Exam @ Point Medical Paragon SG
Sept 16, 2014 --- NBI Fingerprinting @ Phil Embassy SG
Sept 17, 2014 --- Mailed NBI App form to Manila Taft Ofc
Sept 26, 2014 --- Received NBI from Manila
Sept 29, 2014 --- Collected SG CoC
Oct 2, 2014 --- Received email from MOC, dependent wife need further medical test due to existing lung scar (mild bronchiectasis), but no TB history, awaiting clinic results after 6-8 weeks more. (keeping the faith!!!)
Nov 28, 2014 --- CO assigned at looong last (Adelaide Team6) but asking for additional Income documents (ITR/payslip). Upload done!
Dec 8, 2014 --- Sputum results came out all normal and no TB or any bacterial growth {praise GOD to the highest level!!!}
Dec 10, 2014 --- Repeat Xray done
Dec 11, 2014 --- Final Xray report came out and Chest specialist reported I am totally fit to travel and stay in AU! Yey!
Dec 15, 2014 --- GOLDEN EMAIL at veryy verry looong last arrived! (no need to sign health undertaking)
The merriest blessed Xmassss everrrr!
*IED Sept 2015
Big Move --- June 27, 2015 (SYDNEY)
Deeply grateful to ALL here in PINOYAU's amazing support group!
And above all, THANK YOU dearest GOD!!!
Posts: 391Member
Joined: Mar 24, 2013
@rukiasan lapit na pala alis mo. safe trip and good luck sa new life. sila @rareking at @mistakenidentity parang sanay na ata dun at kasulukuyang ineenjoy ang mga park. hehe.
kami naman ni misis e nasa pinas pa, sobrang dami inaasikaso para sa paglipad namin first week of august. di namin alam pano ba dadalin yung buong bahay namin dun e. #:-S If in case may mga papadala kayo gamit diyan from pinas (pero lahat ata kayo galing SG ), DHL na nakita ko pinakamura for PHP8200 for 25kg.
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: 61Member
Joined: Dec 04, 2013
Anyway, when we arrived last june 27, things were smooth thankfully. A friend fetched us in the airport so it was convenient. We bought optus simcard right away at the exit of arrival area. We bought the aud30 with 1.5gb data.so far reliable naman data but obviously not as fast with internet in SG...
After that, we drop by quick for late lunch then went straight to our temp stay in Ermington suburb, around 30mins from airport..we found our temporary stay via airbnb.com lng ..aud1400 for a month, so around aud350 per week..we felt it was priced enough coz we had all access to fully furnished house, can cook and meron backyard..few mins walk to a small shop centers na din.. Iv posted photos back then during our first few days in Sydney..u can check my website: http://josephinesicadphotography.com/blog/2015/06/30/life-lately-in-sydney/
Fast fwd, after 3 wks, by God's grace, my husband got a job offer from a railway company and he will start by Aug 10 soon..so this week is all house hunting for us , looking for long term stay maybe if we get lucky. If not, will look for at least 6months maybe. Will update once we find one and share experience in renting if we get thru the applications.
Generally, life in Sydney has been quite smooth and despite winter days, we've enjoyed every bit of it here, esp my daughter loving d cold haha
If i remember anymore stuff i can share, will be in touch or feel free to subscribe to my FB updates hihi .. Hope everyone's doing well with your big move transition too and wishing d same for those still coming soon!
GOD bless all!!!
Shout out thx again for @mistakenidentity .i kept bugging you with questions time to time hahaha owe you cuppa coffee one of these days mate!!! playdate na tayu with our families once we settled on our own permanent stay ha!!! Soon!!!
@red gudluck to u ha. Ul do fine too with ur move soon! Kamusta dyan @rareking, we r not friends atah in fb yet haha
Husband is Main Applicant - Electronics Engineer, Dependent Wife (freelance photographer) + 1 child (Based in Singapore)
Apr 5, 2014 --- Husband took 2nd try IELTS Exam
Apr 24, 2014 --- IELTS Passing score overall 7.5
Apr 29, 2014 --- Submitted EA Assessment
July 24, 2014 --- Received positive EA Assessment Electronics Engineer (ANZSCO 233411)
Aug 8, 2014 --- Submitted EOI
Aug 11, 2014 --- Received Visa 189 Invitation
Aug 25, 2014 --- Lodged & paid Visa 189, uploaded some docs
Sept 1, 2014 --- Received email "IMMI Acknowledgement Valid Application Received"
Sept 8, 2014 --- Apply SG CoC @ Cantonement Ofc SG
Sept 8, 2014 --- Medical Exam @ Point Medical Paragon SG
Sept 16, 2014 --- NBI Fingerprinting @ Phil Embassy SG
Sept 17, 2014 --- Mailed NBI App form to Manila Taft Ofc
Sept 26, 2014 --- Received NBI from Manila
Sept 29, 2014 --- Collected SG CoC
Oct 2, 2014 --- Received email from MOC, dependent wife need further medical test due to existing lung scar (mild bronchiectasis), but no TB history, awaiting clinic results after 6-8 weeks more. (keeping the faith!!!)
Nov 28, 2014 --- CO assigned at looong last (Adelaide Team6) but asking for additional Income documents (ITR/payslip). Upload done!
Dec 8, 2014 --- Sputum results came out all normal and no TB or any bacterial growth {praise GOD to the highest level!!!}
Dec 10, 2014 --- Repeat Xray done
Dec 11, 2014 --- Final Xray report came out and Chest specialist reported I am totally fit to travel and stay in AU! Yey!
Dec 15, 2014 --- GOLDEN EMAIL at veryy verry looong last arrived! (no need to sign health undertaking)
The merriest blessed Xmassss everrrr!
*IED Sept 2015
Big Move --- June 27, 2015 (SYDNEY)
Deeply grateful to ALL here in PINOYAU's amazing support group!
And above all, THANK YOU dearest GOD!!!
Posts: 263Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2013
http://www.featherdale.com.au/
The rest of the Augustinians, musta na po kayo? Tara na.. life is fun here in AU! \:D/
Keep in touch guys!
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: 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: 115Member
Joined: Nov 01, 2012
Made an entry sa Gold Coast nung March and would be entering permanently by end of Sep sa Canberra.
All the best and God bless us all...
??-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