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Posts: 137Member
Joined: Sep 25, 2014
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"
Posts: 70Member
Joined: May 14, 2015
Skill: General Accountant
03 Apr 15: Passed IELTS (take 4!) R8.5 L8 S8 W7
21 Apr 15: Submitted docs to ICAA
22 May 15: Suitable skills & employment assessment
22 May 15: Lodged EOI 70 pts.
23 May 15: Patiently waiting for SOL to refresh...
06 Jul 15: Invited
08 Jul 15: Lodged visa 189
10 Jul 15: Uploaded docs except medical and PCC
31Jul15: Uploaded NBI and completed Medicals
31Aug15: Visa granted (DG)
Goodluck and God bless sa lahat!
Salamat po, baw!
Motto: Kung di uukol, di bubukol!
Posts: 171Member
Joined: Jul 19, 2015
Occupation: External Auditor
April 2015 - IELTS academic
June 23, 2015 - ICAA assessment
July 15, 2015 - Received result from ICAA 'not suitable' due to finance (8/9)
July 15 to Dec 2, 2015 - Gathered additional docs
December 3, 2015 - submitted additional docs to ICAA
December 21, 2015 - Received favorable skills and employment assessment
December 29, 2015 - Lodged EOI for 189 (65 pts) & 190 NSW (65+5 pts)
March 18, 2016 - Received invitation from NSW
May 3, 2016 - Obtained NSW approval and DIBP invitation
May 11, 2016 - Lodged visa application
August 3, 2016 - Visa Grant
January 10, 2017 - Big move to Sydney
Posts: 45Member
Joined: Oct 19, 2014
Posts: 16Member
Joined: Jun 28, 2015
11/13/2014 : IELTS Exam (L 7.75 / R 8 / W 7 / S 7)
03/17/2015 :CPA AU - Accreditation = Skills Assessment - was assessed not suitable (Accounting Theory)
11/27/2015 : CPA AU - Review of Skills Assessment = submitted Detailed Course Description of all subjects
12/07/2015: CPA AU - Received a positive Skills Assessment
05/29/2016: EOI for Visa 189 / ANZSCO 221111 (60 pts) waiting for this long to create an EOI to reach 5 years of work experience
07/23/2016: EOI for Visa 190 NSW / ANZSCO 221111 (65 pts)
04/18/2016 : PTE-A (L 76 / R 68 / W 81 / S 69) - aiming for Superior but only got Proficient score
10/25/2017 : PTE-A (L 80 / R 80 / W 84 / S 88) - Superior
10/30/2017: EOI for Visa 189 / ANZSCO 221111 (70 pts)
10/30/2017: EOI for Visa 190 NSW / ANZSCO 221111 (75 pts)
Posts: 112Member
Joined: Aug 21, 2013
RSMS Visa 187 ( Hubby is the main applicant)
July 2011 : Hubby flew to OZ under 457 visa
15 Aug 13: Lodged Visa 187 (via an agent)
20 Nov 13: Medicals @ SLEC
27 Nov 13: Further lab tests submitted
03 Dec 13: Medicals uploaded
10 Dec 13: Nomination approved
15 Jan 14: VISA GRANT! Thank You Lord God...
15 Mar 14: Arrival in OZ
18 Apr 14: Start of job hunting, help me again Lord...
Thank You Lord for all the blessings!!! GOD is good all the time...
---- To God be all the Glory ----
Posts: 112Member
Joined: Aug 21, 2013
RSMS Visa 187 ( Hubby is the main applicant)
July 2011 : Hubby flew to OZ under 457 visa
15 Aug 13: Lodged Visa 187 (via an agent)
20 Nov 13: Medicals @ SLEC
27 Nov 13: Further lab tests submitted
03 Dec 13: Medicals uploaded
10 Dec 13: Nomination approved
15 Jan 14: VISA GRANT! Thank You Lord God...
15 Mar 14: Arrival in OZ
18 Apr 14: Start of job hunting, help me again Lord...
Thank You Lord for all the blessings!!! GOD is good all the time...
---- To God be all the Glory ----
Posts: 70Member
Joined: May 14, 2015
Skill: General Accountant
03 Apr 15: Passed IELTS (take 4!) R8.5 L8 S8 W7
21 Apr 15: Submitted docs to ICAA
22 May 15: Suitable skills & employment assessment
22 May 15: Lodged EOI 70 pts.
23 May 15: Patiently waiting for SOL to refresh...
06 Jul 15: Invited
08 Jul 15: Lodged visa 189
10 Jul 15: Uploaded docs except medical and PCC
31Jul15: Uploaded NBI and completed Medicals
31Aug15: Visa granted (DG)
Goodluck and God bless sa lahat!
Salamat po, baw!
Motto: Kung di uukol, di bubukol!
Posts: 112Member
Joined: Aug 21, 2013
RSMS Visa 187 ( Hubby is the main applicant)
July 2011 : Hubby flew to OZ under 457 visa
15 Aug 13: Lodged Visa 187 (via an agent)
20 Nov 13: Medicals @ SLEC
27 Nov 13: Further lab tests submitted
03 Dec 13: Medicals uploaded
10 Dec 13: Nomination approved
15 Jan 14: VISA GRANT! Thank You Lord God...
15 Mar 14: Arrival in OZ
18 Apr 14: Start of job hunting, help me again Lord...
Thank You Lord for all the blessings!!! GOD is good all the time...
---- To God be all the Glory ----
Posts: 70Member
Joined: May 14, 2015
Skill: General Accountant
03 Apr 15: Passed IELTS (take 4!) R8.5 L8 S8 W7
21 Apr 15: Submitted docs to ICAA
22 May 15: Suitable skills & employment assessment
22 May 15: Lodged EOI 70 pts.
23 May 15: Patiently waiting for SOL to refresh...
06 Jul 15: Invited
08 Jul 15: Lodged visa 189
10 Jul 15: Uploaded docs except medical and PCC
31Jul15: Uploaded NBI and completed Medicals
31Aug15: Visa granted (DG)
Goodluck and God bless sa lahat!
Salamat po, baw!
Motto: Kung di uukol, di bubukol!
Posts: 171Member
Joined: Jul 19, 2015
Occupation: External Auditor
April 2015 - IELTS academic
June 23, 2015 - ICAA assessment
July 15, 2015 - Received result from ICAA 'not suitable' due to finance (8/9)
July 15 to Dec 2, 2015 - Gathered additional docs
December 3, 2015 - submitted additional docs to ICAA
December 21, 2015 - Received favorable skills and employment assessment
December 29, 2015 - Lodged EOI for 189 (65 pts) & 190 NSW (65+5 pts)
March 18, 2016 - Received invitation from NSW
May 3, 2016 - Obtained NSW approval and DIBP invitation
May 11, 2016 - Lodged visa application
August 3, 2016 - Visa Grant
January 10, 2017 - Big move to Sydney
Posts: 112Member
Joined: Aug 21, 2013
RSMS Visa 187 ( Hubby is the main applicant)
July 2011 : Hubby flew to OZ under 457 visa
15 Aug 13: Lodged Visa 187 (via an agent)
20 Nov 13: Medicals @ SLEC
27 Nov 13: Further lab tests submitted
03 Dec 13: Medicals uploaded
10 Dec 13: Nomination approved
15 Jan 14: VISA GRANT! Thank You Lord God...
15 Mar 14: Arrival in OZ
18 Apr 14: Start of job hunting, help me again Lord...
Thank You Lord for all the blessings!!! GOD is good all the time...
---- To God be all the Glory ----
Posts: 16Member
Joined: Jun 28, 2015
11/13/2014 : IELTS Exam (L 7.75 / R 8 / W 7 / S 7)
03/17/2015 :CPA AU - Accreditation = Skills Assessment - was assessed not suitable (Accounting Theory)
11/27/2015 : CPA AU - Review of Skills Assessment = submitted Detailed Course Description of all subjects
12/07/2015: CPA AU - Received a positive Skills Assessment
05/29/2016: EOI for Visa 189 / ANZSCO 221111 (60 pts) waiting for this long to create an EOI to reach 5 years of work experience
07/23/2016: EOI for Visa 190 NSW / ANZSCO 221111 (65 pts)
04/18/2016 : PTE-A (L 76 / R 68 / W 81 / S 69) - aiming for Superior but only got Proficient score
10/25/2017 : PTE-A (L 80 / R 80 / W 84 / S 88) - Superior
10/30/2017: EOI for Visa 189 / ANZSCO 221111 (70 pts)
10/30/2017: EOI for Visa 190 NSW / ANZSCO 221111 (75 pts)
Posts: 324Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2014
Posts: 112Member
Joined: Aug 21, 2013
RSMS Visa 187 ( Hubby is the main applicant)
July 2011 : Hubby flew to OZ under 457 visa
15 Aug 13: Lodged Visa 187 (via an agent)
20 Nov 13: Medicals @ SLEC
27 Nov 13: Further lab tests submitted
03 Dec 13: Medicals uploaded
10 Dec 13: Nomination approved
15 Jan 14: VISA GRANT! Thank You Lord God...
15 Mar 14: Arrival in OZ
18 Apr 14: Start of job hunting, help me again Lord...
Thank You Lord for all the blessings!!! GOD is good all the time...
---- To God be all the Glory ----
Posts: 324Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2014
Posts: 188Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2012
22/11/2014 - IELTS Results (L:8.5, R:6.5, W:6, S:7)
30/05/2015 - IELTS Results (L:8.0, R:7.5, W:7, S:7.5)
25/11/2016 - PTE test Results (L:72, R:66, W:74, S:72)
27/12/2016 - PTE test Results (L:68, R:65, W:68, S:62)
16/02/2017 - PTE test Results (L:72, R:73, W:66, S:76)
08/03/2017 - PTE test Results (L:72, R:78, W:74, S:85)
29/03/2017 - PTE test Results (L:73, R:72, W:67, S:88)
06/04/2017 - PTE test Results (L:76, R:78, W:82, S:71)
04/05/2017 - PTE test Results (L:71, R:70, W:77, S:78)
16/05/2017 - PTE test Results (L:77, R:82, W:79, S:89)
30/05/2017 - PTE test Results (L:73, R:77, W:69, S:90)
06/06/2017 - Submitted ACS Application
13/06/2017 - PTE test Results (L:77, R:88, W:84, S:83)
21/06/2017 - PTE test Results (L:86, R:87, W:88, S:90)
23/06/2017 - Submitted EOI
06/07/2017 - Received ACS result
15/07/2017 - Submitted ACS Review
22/07/2017 - Medical
24/07/2017 - Received ACS Review result
25/07/2017 - Received ITA
02/08/2017 - Lodge VISA
06/09/2017 - DG
27/11/2017 - KL to MEL
Posts: 112Member
Joined: Aug 21, 2013
RSMS Visa 187 ( Hubby is the main applicant)
July 2011 : Hubby flew to OZ under 457 visa
15 Aug 13: Lodged Visa 187 (via an agent)
20 Nov 13: Medicals @ SLEC
27 Nov 13: Further lab tests submitted
03 Dec 13: Medicals uploaded
10 Dec 13: Nomination approved
15 Jan 14: VISA GRANT! Thank You Lord God...
15 Mar 14: Arrival in OZ
18 Apr 14: Start of job hunting, help me again Lord...
Thank You Lord for all the blessings!!! GOD is good all the time...
---- To God be all the Glory ----
Posts: 70Member
Joined: May 14, 2015
Skill: General Accountant
03 Apr 15: Passed IELTS (take 4!) R8.5 L8 S8 W7
21 Apr 15: Submitted docs to ICAA
22 May 15: Suitable skills & employment assessment
22 May 15: Lodged EOI 70 pts.
23 May 15: Patiently waiting for SOL to refresh...
06 Jul 15: Invited
08 Jul 15: Lodged visa 189
10 Jul 15: Uploaded docs except medical and PCC
31Jul15: Uploaded NBI and completed Medicals
31Aug15: Visa granted (DG)
Goodluck and God bless sa lahat!
Salamat po, baw!
Motto: Kung di uukol, di bubukol!
Posts: 44Member
Joined: Jul 21, 2015
221112 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
26Jul2015 PTE-A L/S/W/R -- 90/90/90/90 Overall 90
10Sep2015 Positive CPA Australia
10Sep2015 EOI Lodged (70 pts)
02Dec2015 PCC - Philippines (NBI Clearance)
03Dec2015 Medicals done at Nationwide (Cebu)
04Dec2015 ITA Received
10Dec2015 Medicals done for Kids at Dubai London Clinic
14Dec2015 Visa Application Lodged and Paid
15Dec2015 TB screening test for children
16Dec2015 PCC - Dubai
16Dec2015 Uploaded all Documents
22Dec2015 All Medicals cleared
15Jan2016 Direct Grant !!! Thank you lord!!
---- Planning for the Big Move ----
Posts: 44Member
Joined: Jul 21, 2015
221112 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
26Jul2015 PTE-A L/S/W/R -- 90/90/90/90 Overall 90
10Sep2015 Positive CPA Australia
10Sep2015 EOI Lodged (70 pts)
02Dec2015 PCC - Philippines (NBI Clearance)
03Dec2015 Medicals done at Nationwide (Cebu)
04Dec2015 ITA Received
10Dec2015 Medicals done for Kids at Dubai London Clinic
14Dec2015 Visa Application Lodged and Paid
15Dec2015 TB screening test for children
16Dec2015 PCC - Dubai
16Dec2015 Uploaded all Documents
22Dec2015 All Medicals cleared
15Jan2016 Direct Grant !!! Thank you lord!!
---- Planning for the Big Move ----
Posts: 70Member
Joined: May 14, 2015
Skill: General Accountant
03 Apr 15: Passed IELTS (take 4!) R8.5 L8 S8 W7
21 Apr 15: Submitted docs to ICAA
22 May 15: Suitable skills & employment assessment
22 May 15: Lodged EOI 70 pts.
23 May 15: Patiently waiting for SOL to refresh...
06 Jul 15: Invited
08 Jul 15: Lodged visa 189
10 Jul 15: Uploaded docs except medical and PCC
31Jul15: Uploaded NBI and completed Medicals
31Aug15: Visa granted (DG)
Goodluck and God bless sa lahat!
Salamat po, baw!
Motto: Kung di uukol, di bubukol!
Posts: 324Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2014
@orange11 kaya ba july kana na invite is nung by june e stop na ang invites for accountant? 70 din ako e.. Ayoko isipin na after 2mos. pa ako mainvite. Hehe.. 221213 ang nominated ko.
Posts: 44Member
Joined: Jul 21, 2015
221112 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
26Jul2015 PTE-A L/S/W/R -- 90/90/90/90 Overall 90
10Sep2015 Positive CPA Australia
10Sep2015 EOI Lodged (70 pts)
02Dec2015 PCC - Philippines (NBI Clearance)
03Dec2015 Medicals done at Nationwide (Cebu)
04Dec2015 ITA Received
10Dec2015 Medicals done for Kids at Dubai London Clinic
14Dec2015 Visa Application Lodged and Paid
15Dec2015 TB screening test for children
16Dec2015 PCC - Dubai
16Dec2015 Uploaded all Documents
22Dec2015 All Medicals cleared
15Jan2016 Direct Grant !!! Thank you lord!!
---- Planning for the Big Move ----
Posts: 70Member
Joined: May 14, 2015
Skill: General Accountant
03 Apr 15: Passed IELTS (take 4!) R8.5 L8 S8 W7
21 Apr 15: Submitted docs to ICAA
22 May 15: Suitable skills & employment assessment
22 May 15: Lodged EOI 70 pts.
23 May 15: Patiently waiting for SOL to refresh...
06 Jul 15: Invited
08 Jul 15: Lodged visa 189
10 Jul 15: Uploaded docs except medical and PCC
31Jul15: Uploaded NBI and completed Medicals
31Aug15: Visa granted (DG)
Goodluck and God bless sa lahat!
Salamat po, baw!
Motto: Kung di uukol, di bubukol!
Posts: 61Member
Joined: Aug 09, 2012
221111(General Accountant)
10.2016 CPA title..conditional AFAR and Law
Start of Review PTE - soon!
"At the end of the day, success depends on your happiness".
“You were not just blessed for yourself,
your were blessed to be a blessing to
others.”
― Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha
Posts: 88Member
Joined: Jul 20, 2012
Posts: 88Member
Joined: Jul 20, 2012
Posts: 16Member
Joined: Jun 28, 2015
11/13/2014 : IELTS Exam (L 7.75 / R 8 / W 7 / S 7)
03/17/2015 :CPA AU - Accreditation = Skills Assessment - was assessed not suitable (Accounting Theory)
11/27/2015 : CPA AU - Review of Skills Assessment = submitted Detailed Course Description of all subjects
12/07/2015: CPA AU - Received a positive Skills Assessment
05/29/2016: EOI for Visa 189 / ANZSCO 221111 (60 pts) waiting for this long to create an EOI to reach 5 years of work experience
07/23/2016: EOI for Visa 190 NSW / ANZSCO 221111 (65 pts)
04/18/2016 : PTE-A (L 76 / R 68 / W 81 / S 69) - aiming for Superior but only got Proficient score
10/25/2017 : PTE-A (L 80 / R 80 / W 84 / S 88) - Superior
10/30/2017: EOI for Visa 189 / ANZSCO 221111 (70 pts)
10/30/2017: EOI for Visa 190 NSW / ANZSCO 221111 (75 pts)
Posts: 16Member
Joined: Jun 28, 2015
11/13/2014 : IELTS Exam (L 7.75 / R 8 / W 7 / S 7)
03/17/2015 :CPA AU - Accreditation = Skills Assessment - was assessed not suitable (Accounting Theory)
11/27/2015 : CPA AU - Review of Skills Assessment = submitted Detailed Course Description of all subjects
12/07/2015: CPA AU - Received a positive Skills Assessment
05/29/2016: EOI for Visa 189 / ANZSCO 221111 (60 pts) waiting for this long to create an EOI to reach 5 years of work experience
07/23/2016: EOI for Visa 190 NSW / ANZSCO 221111 (65 pts)
04/18/2016 : PTE-A (L 76 / R 68 / W 81 / S 69) - aiming for Superior but only got Proficient score
10/25/2017 : PTE-A (L 80 / R 80 / W 84 / S 88) - Superior
10/30/2017: EOI for Visa 189 / ANZSCO 221111 (70 pts)
10/30/2017: EOI for Visa 190 NSW / ANZSCO 221111 (75 pts)