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• multitasking North Ryde
  Posts: 544Member
  Joined: Oct 02, 2012

  February 2014

  @Johnbee03 ... if you don't get your desired score in one category.. you need to repeat everything.. in your case.. since 7.5 sa isang category.. pag nag retest ka.. kukunin mo pa rin lahat...even those na 8 or above na ang score mo dati..
  
  

  May 2012 - Revalidated ACS Application (System Analyst)
  9/1/2012 - Taken My 3rd IELTS Exam
  9/14/2012 - Got IELTS results: L=8,R=8.5,W=7,S=7 .. :-) .. pag may tiyaga..may nilaga
  9/15/2012 - Updated my EOI = 65 points (visa 190);60 (VISA 189)
  10/10/2012 - Australia Federal Police Clearance Submitted Online
  10/11/2012 - FBI Clearance Sent Through DHL
  10/22/2012 - Received scan copy of AFP clearance from my friend in Melbourne
  11/15/2012 - Received Invitation for 189 (about 2 months after 60 pts effectivity)
  11/24/2012 - 189 VISA Lodged
  11/29/2012 - DIAC Ack :-)
  12/4/2012 - Received FBI clearance. Friend in US sent scanned copy
  12/17/2012 - CO Assigned
  04/17/2013 Visa 189 Granted.. Thank you Lord...
  08/09/2013 - Flight to Sydney through PAL
  08/10/2013 - Touchdown Sydney
  08/12/2013 - Start of Job Hunt in Australia
  08/26/2013 - First day of work... THANK YOU LORD...
  07/16/2015 - Transferred to my second job/company
  Pray, Hope AND Don't Worry - Padre Pio
• appledeuce Sydney
  Posts: 412Member
  Joined: Nov 25, 2013

  February 2014

  If that 7.5 is for speaking or writing, I also highly recommend just going for remarking. Retaking may get you an 8 for that module but theres also danger of getting scores lower than 8 in the other modules.

  Student Visa 573 (SVP) Timeline:
  28 Nov 2013 - submitted int'l student application to Victoria Uni
  20-21 Dec 2013 - sat IELTS Academic module exam
  03 Jan 2014 - received IELTS scores (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:8.0 S:8.0 OBS:8.0)
  07 Jan 2014 - undertook medical exam at NHSI Makati
  16 Jan 2014 - received unconditional offer from VU
  13 Feb 2014 - paid 1st sem tuition fees; received e-COE from VU
  13 Feb 2014 - lodged visa application at PIASI
  17 Feb 2014 - received visa grant via email (thank you, Lord!)
  21 Feb 2014 - first day in OZ
  24 Feb 2014 - first day of classes
  19 June 2015 - last of day classes!
  06 Aug 2015 - received Letter of Completion from uni
  14 Oct 2015 - Graduation

  Journey to PR:
  07 Aug 2015 - submitted skills assessment to ACS (261311 - Analyst Programmer)
  12 Aug 2015 - received positive skills assessment result from ACS
  12 Aug 2015 - submitted EOI for 189 (60 points), 190 (NSW-65 points), 489 (state and relative sponsored - 70 points)
  29 Oct 2015 - received ITA for NSW State Nomination
  03 Nov 2015 - submitted application for NSW State Nomination
  19 Nov 2015 - received NSW SN approval and ITA for 190 visa
  01 Dec 2015 - lodged 190 application
  14 Dec 2015 - health exam at BUPA Melbourne
  15 Dec 2015 - Initial (and hopefully final) CO contact, asking for PCC
  22 Dec 2015 - submitted Australian PCC and NBI Clearance
  16 Feb 2016 - received 190 PR visa grant

  Citizenship:
  Date applied: 27 March 2018
  Date received the acknowledgement email: 27 March 2018
  Received test invite: 11 Feb 2019 for 25 March 2019 (rescheduled to 25 Feb)
  Citizenship Approval: 11 March 209
  Received Ceremony Invitation: 24 May 2019
  Date of Ceremony: 25 June 2019
• cgm Melbourne
  Posts: 212Member
  Joined: Dec 12, 2013

  February 2014 edited February 2014

  @multitasking @appledeuce I have just submitted my remarking last week and you can actually specify which module you would like to be reviewed. That way hindi na ma-change yung ayaw mo ipa-change. Cost for remarking one module or the entire test is just the same. hehe
  
  Check the IELTS EOR (Enquiry on Results) form - http://www.philippines.idp.com/pdf/Enquiry on Results Form.pdf

  Resources

  Visa Status Trackers
  + PinoyAU.info - http://bit.ly/1lhRiWc
  + Expat-Forum.com - http://bit.ly/1n9qkjt
  ACS ANZSCO Guide - http://bit.ly/1uNl3Yx
  ANZSCO Search - http://www.anzscosearch.com/261111.php
  - check your occupation code details and state eligibility

  Timeline

  Family of 3 (me, wife and daughter)
  ANZSCO 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Visa 190 VIC

  17 Dec 2013 - Gathered School Docs (TOR, Diploma, Certifications, etc)
  17 Dec 2013 - NBI Clearance (Same Day Release)
  18 Jan 2014 - IELTS Exam #1
  31 Jan 2014 - Submitted ACS Assessment (261111)
  01 Feb 2014 - IELTS Results #1 - (L8, R7.5, W6, S7 = OBS:7)
  06 Feb 2014 - Submitted IELTS Results #1 for Remarking
  15 Mar 2014 - IELTS Exam #2
  23 Mar 2014 - IELTS Results #2 - (L,R 8.5, W7.0, S7.5 = OBS:8) God is good!
  02 Apr 2014 - IELTS Exam #1 Remarking Positive, W6.0 -> W6.5
  04 Apr 2014 - ACS Result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 4+ yrs exp)
  04 Apr 2014 - EOI Submitted (Plan A: 189 60pts, Plan B: 190 VIC 65pts)
  08 Apr 2014 - VIC SS - first contact, provided written statement
  15 May 2014 - Plan C: Submitted New ACS Assessment (135112)
  02 Jul 2014 - Plan C: Received ACS Assessment (135112 ICT Project Manager)
  07 Jul 2014 - VIC SS Invite Received (261111)
  08 Jul 2014 - NBI Renewal (same day release)
  09 Jul 2014 - Medicals
  21 Jul 2014 - Visa lodged (VIC SS)
  21-29 Jul 2014 - Frontload documents
  30 Sep 2014 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord!
  07 Nov 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne! Temporarily staying at a friend
  07 Nov 2014 - Setup Centrelink, Bank Account, & TFN
  10 Nov 2014 - Setup Medicare
  07-25 Nov 2014 - Turista mode
  15 Nov 2014 - Apartment viewing on 4 locations
  16 Nov 2014 - Apartment application submitted
  17 Nov 2014 - Apartment application approved
  17-21 Nov 2014 - 3 TAFE Certifications ni misis sa hospitality
  22 Nov 2014 - Moved to our own apartment
  26 Nov 2014 - Job hunt started (me and wife)
  06 Dec 2014 - I started doing casual work
  12 Dec 2014 - Wife started casual work
  05 Jan 2014 - I started doing IT contract work
  18 Jan 2014 - Wife started working full-time
• multitasking North Ryde
  Posts: 544Member
  Joined: Oct 02, 2012

  February 2014

  ok.. sorry i misunderstood the question.. akala ko when you say "retest"... balak mo mag exam ulit...yun pala remark ang balak mong gawin.. ">

  May 2012 - Revalidated ACS Application (System Analyst)
  9/1/2012 - Taken My 3rd IELTS Exam
  9/14/2012 - Got IELTS results: L=8,R=8.5,W=7,S=7 .. :-) .. pag may tiyaga..may nilaga
  9/15/2012 - Updated my EOI = 65 points (visa 190);60 (VISA 189)
  10/10/2012 - Australia Federal Police Clearance Submitted Online
  10/11/2012 - FBI Clearance Sent Through DHL
  10/22/2012 - Received scan copy of AFP clearance from my friend in Melbourne
  11/15/2012 - Received Invitation for 189 (about 2 months after 60 pts effectivity)
  11/24/2012 - 189 VISA Lodged
  11/29/2012 - DIAC Ack :-)
  12/4/2012 - Received FBI clearance. Friend in US sent scanned copy
  12/17/2012 - CO Assigned
  04/17/2013 Visa 189 Granted.. Thank you Lord...
  08/09/2013 - Flight to Sydney through PAL
  08/10/2013 - Touchdown Sydney
  08/12/2013 - Start of Job Hunt in Australia
  08/26/2013 - First day of work... THANK YOU LORD...
  07/16/2015 - Transferred to my second job/company
  Pray, Hope AND Don't Worry - Padre Pio
• appledeuce Sydney
  Posts: 412Member
  Joined: Nov 25, 2013

  February 2014

  @multitasking @appledeuce I have just submitted m
  y remarking last week and you can actually specify which module you would like to be reviewed. That way hindi na ma-change yung ayaw mo ipa-change. Cost for remarking one module or the entire test is just the same. hehe
  Check the IELTS EOR (Enquiry on Results) form - http://www.philippines.idp.com/pdf/Enquiry on Results Form.pdf

  Yup, that's why I also recommended remarking so the TS won't have to retake everything and risk getting a lower score on the modules where he already got an 8.0.

  Student Visa 573 (SVP) Timeline:
  28 Nov 2013 - submitted int'l student application to Victoria Uni
  20-21 Dec 2013 - sat IELTS Academic module exam
  03 Jan 2014 - received IELTS scores (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:8.0 S:8.0 OBS:8.0)
  07 Jan 2014 - undertook medical exam at NHSI Makati
  16 Jan 2014 - received unconditional offer from VU
  13 Feb 2014 - paid 1st sem tuition fees; received e-COE from VU
  13 Feb 2014 - lodged visa application at PIASI
  17 Feb 2014 - received visa grant via email (thank you, Lord!)
  21 Feb 2014 - first day in OZ
  24 Feb 2014 - first day of classes
  19 June 2015 - last of day classes!
  06 Aug 2015 - received Letter of Completion from uni
  14 Oct 2015 - Graduation

  Journey to PR:
  07 Aug 2015 - submitted skills assessment to ACS (261311 - Analyst Programmer)
  12 Aug 2015 - received positive skills assessment result from ACS
  12 Aug 2015 - submitted EOI for 189 (60 points), 190 (NSW-65 points), 489 (state and relative sponsored - 70 points)
  29 Oct 2015 - received ITA for NSW State Nomination
  03 Nov 2015 - submitted application for NSW State Nomination
  19 Nov 2015 - received NSW SN approval and ITA for 190 visa
  01 Dec 2015 - lodged 190 application
  14 Dec 2015 - health exam at BUPA Melbourne
  15 Dec 2015 - Initial (and hopefully final) CO contact, asking for PCC
  22 Dec 2015 - submitted Australian PCC and NBI Clearance
  16 Feb 2016 - received 190 PR visa grant

  Citizenship:
  Date applied: 27 March 2018
  Date received the acknowledgement email: 27 March 2018
  Received test invite: 11 Feb 2019 for 25 March 2019 (rescheduled to 25 Feb)
  Citizenship Approval: 11 March 209
  Received Ceremony Invitation: 24 May 2019
  Date of Ceremony: 25 June 2019
• Frances16 Singapore
  Posts: 16Member
  Joined: Jun 28, 2015

  July 2015

  Hello po. Incase magretake ako ng ielts, tapos bumaba pwde ko pa din ba gamitin Yong first result ko? Tia
• CPAofOz Mandaluyong
  Posts: 137Member
  Joined: Sep 25, 2014

  July 2015

  Guys wag na kayo mag IELTS. Try niyo PTE Academic. http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic

  DIBP - https://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx
  CPAA - http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/migration-assessment

  Accountant (General) (221111)

  Requirements of Visa (Skilled Independent - 189):
  (a) Occupation in SOL - OK!
  (b) Skills assessment
  (c) below 50 yrs old - OK!
  (d) Points test - OK!
  (e) Competent English - OK!

  Points test (60pts):
  (a) Age - 25-32 yrs old - 30pts - OK!
  (b) English language ability - Proficient English (Plan A: 7.0 in each band of IELTS; Plan B: 65 in each component of PTE Academic) - 10pts
  (c) Skilled Employment - 3-5 yrs in skilled employment outside Australia - 5pts - OK!
  (d) Qualifications - Bachelor degree from a degree of a recognised standard - 15pts - OK!

  Requirements of Assessing Authority (CPAA - General Skills Assessment):
  (a) Bachelor degree - OK!
  (b) 7 Competency Areas - OK!
  (c) Proficient English

  Plan B: Student Visa - Masters by Coursework strike-out

  Timeline:
  22 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 1)
  24 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 1)
  08 May 2014: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:6.0 | R:8.0 | W:6.5 | S:5.5) FAILED!

  May 2014-Apr 2015: 1 year holiday! HAHA!

  14 May 2015: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 2)
  16 May 2015: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 2)
  29 May 2015: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:7.5 | R:7.0 | W:6.5 | S:6.0) FAILED AGAIN!

  Current: PTE Academic review (Plan B for English Language Requirement)

  "The wind blows the hardest the closer you get to the mountain top"
• MSS Canberra
  Posts: 164Member
  Joined: Apr 08, 2014

  August 2015

  @Frances16 depende po sa requirement ng pgsusubmitan mo or sa expiry ng una mong ielts...some may require 2 years validity while others require 3 years.
• Frances16 Singapore
  Posts: 16Member
  Joined: Jun 28, 2015

  August 2015

  @MSS thank u po sa feedback
• MSS Canberra
  Posts: 164Member
  Joined: Apr 08, 2014

  August 2015

  @Frances16 actually you can combine the 2 results depending on the requirement of your profession...like in the case of nurses...also in some countries, they can now accept combination of ielts result.
• Frances16 Singapore
  Posts: 16Member
  Joined: Jun 28, 2015

  August 2015

  @MSS oh ok.salamat sa info.actually, lumabas na result ng rescore and unfortunately Wala ngang nagbago.pero right away nagpaschedule ulit ako ng exam.bakasyon muna ako sa Pinas para makapagrelax and review bago sumalang ulit sa exam.eto na lang kasing speaking ang nagpapahirap sakin.nakakaubos ng ipon hehe!hopefully mapasa ko na this time [-O<
• MSS Canberra
  Posts: 164Member
  Joined: Apr 08, 2014

  August 2015

  Ah wala ka pla sa pinas...nsan ka ngyn? Speaking nlng ba problema mo?..
• davidan Riyadh
  Posts: 37Member
  Joined: Jul 30, 2015

  August 2015

  para mag fail ako kahapon sa ielts ko. sino kasabay ko dito sa jeddah?
• davidan Riyadh
  Posts: 37Member
  Joined: Jul 30, 2015

  August 2015

  guys pa upload naman ng mga pdf docs nyo na practice test sa reading.