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Posts: 32Member
Joined: Jun 11, 2015
02.06.2015 - Started acquiring necessary documents
26.06.2015 - BC ielts speaking exam
27.06.2015 - BC ielts written exam
10.07.2015 - First ielts result - R7 L7.5 S8 W5.5(???) Retake!
11.07.2015 - Request for NBI Clearance from Motherland
21.07.2015 - Submitted ACS documents for assessment (Stage 1)
22.07.2015 - ACS assessment (Stage 2)
23.07.2015 - ACS assessment (Stage 4)
27.07.2015am - ACS assessment (Stage 4 - In Progress)
27.07.2015pm - ACS assessment: Suitable! Thank you Lord!
31.07.2015 - BC ielts Speaking
01.08.2015 - BC ielts Written exam
12.08.2015 - Got NBI clearance for me and hubby
14.08.2015 - 2nd ielts result - L8.5 R7 S7.5 W6.5 (sigh)
27.08.2015 - Hubby ACS ~ suitable (yes!)
13.09.2015 - PTE (R90 L65 W74 S79) - THANK YOU LORD
13.09.2015 - Submitted EOI (70 pts)
09.10.2015 - Invitation received for Visa 189
10.10.2015 - Lodged Visa (Day 1)
11.10.2015 - Frontloaded some docs
31.10.2015 - Medicals Done
02.11.2015 - Finalized uploading of docs
03.11.2015 - VISA GRANT (DG) ~~ Praise the Lord!
Posts: 1,877Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2014
Posts: 908Member
Joined: May 13, 2015
Computer network and systems engineer (263111) - Hubby is main applicant - Mapua (BS-ECE)
07.23.15 - submitted ACS
07.27.15 - ACS result - suitable..AQF Bachelor. 2 yrs deduction. 5yrs and 10 mos credited
09.28.15 - PTE scheduled exam (Sg)
09.29.15 - PTE Results. L - 90, R - 86, S - 90, W - 86. Overall = 90
09.30.15 - Submitted EOI Visa 189 - 70 pts
10.09.15 - Invitation received
10.28.15 - medicals (me & hubby) @ Point Medical Sg
11.11.15 - NBI (me, hubby and mother)
11.16.15 - medicals of mother @ St Lukes BGC
11.22.15 - Lodged Visa
11.25.15 - Frontloaded docs and requested SG CoC
12.01.15 - CO Allocated. Request form 47a for mother
12.02.15 - Frontloaded SG CoC (me & hubby) and form 47a
02.09.16 - called GSM Adelaide for follow-up (71 days from CO contact)
02.15.16 - granted! Thank you for the Blessings
Dependent parent rejected. CO not satisfied with one of the requirements for dependency (part of household unit)
07.28.16 - Big move! Sydney here we go!
09.19.16 - Start of work
09.22.16 - Hubby start of work
06.19.17 - Hubby's new work
11.16.17 - hello Baby!
Jesus, I Trust In You
Posts: 908Member
Joined: May 13, 2015
Computer network and systems engineer (263111) - Hubby is main applicant - Mapua (BS-ECE)
07.23.15 - submitted ACS
07.27.15 - ACS result - suitable..AQF Bachelor. 2 yrs deduction. 5yrs and 10 mos credited
09.28.15 - PTE scheduled exam (Sg)
09.29.15 - PTE Results. L - 90, R - 86, S - 90, W - 86. Overall = 90
09.30.15 - Submitted EOI Visa 189 - 70 pts
10.09.15 - Invitation received
10.28.15 - medicals (me & hubby) @ Point Medical Sg
11.11.15 - NBI (me, hubby and mother)
11.16.15 - medicals of mother @ St Lukes BGC
11.22.15 - Lodged Visa
11.25.15 - Frontloaded docs and requested SG CoC
12.01.15 - CO Allocated. Request form 47a for mother
12.02.15 - Frontloaded SG CoC (me & hubby) and form 47a
02.09.16 - called GSM Adelaide for follow-up (71 days from CO contact)
02.15.16 - granted! Thank you for the Blessings
Dependent parent rejected. CO not satisfied with one of the requirements for dependency (part of household unit)
07.28.16 - Big move! Sydney here we go!
09.19.16 - Start of work
09.22.16 - Hubby start of work
06.19.17 - Hubby's new work
11.16.17 - hello Baby!
Jesus, I Trust In You
Posts: 1,877Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2014
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Jun 11, 2015
02.06.2015 - Started acquiring necessary documents
26.06.2015 - BC ielts speaking exam
27.06.2015 - BC ielts written exam
10.07.2015 - First ielts result - R7 L7.5 S8 W5.5(???) Retake!
11.07.2015 - Request for NBI Clearance from Motherland
21.07.2015 - Submitted ACS documents for assessment (Stage 1)
22.07.2015 - ACS assessment (Stage 2)
23.07.2015 - ACS assessment (Stage 4)
27.07.2015am - ACS assessment (Stage 4 - In Progress)
27.07.2015pm - ACS assessment: Suitable! Thank you Lord!
31.07.2015 - BC ielts Speaking
01.08.2015 - BC ielts Written exam
12.08.2015 - Got NBI clearance for me and hubby
14.08.2015 - 2nd ielts result - L8.5 R7 S7.5 W6.5 (sigh)
27.08.2015 - Hubby ACS ~ suitable (yes!)
13.09.2015 - PTE (R90 L65 W74 S79) - THANK YOU LORD
13.09.2015 - Submitted EOI (70 pts)
09.10.2015 - Invitation received for Visa 189
10.10.2015 - Lodged Visa (Day 1)
11.10.2015 - Frontloaded some docs
31.10.2015 - Medicals Done
02.11.2015 - Finalized uploading of docs
03.11.2015 - VISA GRANT (DG) ~~ Praise the Lord!
Posts: 908Member
Joined: May 13, 2015
Computer network and systems engineer (263111) - Hubby is main applicant - Mapua (BS-ECE)
07.23.15 - submitted ACS
07.27.15 - ACS result - suitable..AQF Bachelor. 2 yrs deduction. 5yrs and 10 mos credited
09.28.15 - PTE scheduled exam (Sg)
09.29.15 - PTE Results. L - 90, R - 86, S - 90, W - 86. Overall = 90
09.30.15 - Submitted EOI Visa 189 - 70 pts
10.09.15 - Invitation received
10.28.15 - medicals (me & hubby) @ Point Medical Sg
11.11.15 - NBI (me, hubby and mother)
11.16.15 - medicals of mother @ St Lukes BGC
11.22.15 - Lodged Visa
11.25.15 - Frontloaded docs and requested SG CoC
12.01.15 - CO Allocated. Request form 47a for mother
12.02.15 - Frontloaded SG CoC (me & hubby) and form 47a
02.09.16 - called GSM Adelaide for follow-up (71 days from CO contact)
02.15.16 - granted! Thank you for the Blessings
Dependent parent rejected. CO not satisfied with one of the requirements for dependency (part of household unit)
07.28.16 - Big move! Sydney here we go!
09.19.16 - Start of work
09.22.16 - Hubby start of work
06.19.17 - Hubby's new work
11.16.17 - hello Baby!
Jesus, I Trust In You
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Jun 11, 2015
02.06.2015 - Started acquiring necessary documents
26.06.2015 - BC ielts speaking exam
27.06.2015 - BC ielts written exam
10.07.2015 - First ielts result - R7 L7.5 S8 W5.5(???) Retake!
11.07.2015 - Request for NBI Clearance from Motherland
21.07.2015 - Submitted ACS documents for assessment (Stage 1)
22.07.2015 - ACS assessment (Stage 2)
23.07.2015 - ACS assessment (Stage 4)
27.07.2015am - ACS assessment (Stage 4 - In Progress)
27.07.2015pm - ACS assessment: Suitable! Thank you Lord!
31.07.2015 - BC ielts Speaking
01.08.2015 - BC ielts Written exam
12.08.2015 - Got NBI clearance for me and hubby
14.08.2015 - 2nd ielts result - L8.5 R7 S7.5 W6.5 (sigh)
27.08.2015 - Hubby ACS ~ suitable (yes!)
13.09.2015 - PTE (R90 L65 W74 S79) - THANK YOU LORD
13.09.2015 - Submitted EOI (70 pts)
09.10.2015 - Invitation received for Visa 189
10.10.2015 - Lodged Visa (Day 1)
11.10.2015 - Frontloaded some docs
31.10.2015 - Medicals Done
02.11.2015 - Finalized uploading of docs
03.11.2015 - VISA GRANT (DG) ~~ Praise the Lord!
Posts: 908Member
Joined: May 13, 2015
Computer network and systems engineer (263111) - Hubby is main applicant - Mapua (BS-ECE)
07.23.15 - submitted ACS
07.27.15 - ACS result - suitable..AQF Bachelor. 2 yrs deduction. 5yrs and 10 mos credited
09.28.15 - PTE scheduled exam (Sg)
09.29.15 - PTE Results. L - 90, R - 86, S - 90, W - 86. Overall = 90
09.30.15 - Submitted EOI Visa 189 - 70 pts
10.09.15 - Invitation received
10.28.15 - medicals (me & hubby) @ Point Medical Sg
11.11.15 - NBI (me, hubby and mother)
11.16.15 - medicals of mother @ St Lukes BGC
11.22.15 - Lodged Visa
11.25.15 - Frontloaded docs and requested SG CoC
12.01.15 - CO Allocated. Request form 47a for mother
12.02.15 - Frontloaded SG CoC (me & hubby) and form 47a
02.09.16 - called GSM Adelaide for follow-up (71 days from CO contact)
02.15.16 - granted! Thank you for the Blessings
Dependent parent rejected. CO not satisfied with one of the requirements for dependency (part of household unit)
07.28.16 - Big move! Sydney here we go!
09.19.16 - Start of work
09.22.16 - Hubby start of work
06.19.17 - Hubby's new work
11.16.17 - hello Baby!
Jesus, I Trust In You
Posts: 9Member
Joined: Jun 25, 2015
19-Jul: Submitted to ACS
20-Jul: Stage 2 (morning) then Stage 4 (afternoon)
21-Jul: Stage 4 (with Assessor)
22-Jul: Stage 4 (In Progress)
23-Jul: Stage 5 Positive :-) deducted 5 years sa work experience :-(
(Masters - MIT) AQF Bachelor Degree with a major in Computing
(BS Comp Eng'g) AQF Advanced Diploma with a major in Computing
ANZSCO Code 261314 (Software Tester)
Jul 19, 2015 - Submitted Docs to ACS
Jul 20, 2015 - Stage 2
Jul 21, 2015 - Stage 4 (With Assessor)
Jul 22, 2015 - Stage 4 (In Progress)
Jul 23, 2015 - Stage 5 - Received suitable results
Aug 20, 2015 - PTE
Posts: 1,002Member
Joined: Jun 05, 2014
Developer Programmer (261312)
08.25.2014: Completed gathering of documents
08.29.2014: ACS Skills Assessment
09.09.2014: ACS Result - OK - Thank you Lord!
10.18.2014: IELTS IDP Makati
10.31.2014: IELTS- R:8.5 L:7.5 S:7 W:7 - OBS:7.5) - Thank you Lord!
02.03.2015: Submitted EOI
02.26.2015: Received ITA 189
04.24.2015: Lodged Visa - Day 1
04.25.2015: Uploaded docs - Day 2
05.08.2015: Wife NBI Clearance - Day 15 || 05.25.2015: Uploaded NBI Clearance - Day 32
05.28.2015: Medicals @ SLEC BGC Day 35
05.30.2015: Medicals Finalised - Day 37
06.11.2015: CO Allocated - Day 48
07.02.2015 - Visa Granted! Thank you LORD! Glory to God!
10.15.2015 - Arrived in SYD - Jer 29:11
Joined: Jul 17, 2015
Hubby is the applicant
Anzco 261313 - Software Engineer
July 3, 2015 - Submitted Docs for ACS
July 9, 2015 - Received suitable results (thank you Lord)
August 20, 2015 - PTE
Posts: 9Member
Joined: Jun 25, 2015
ANZSCO Code 261314 (Software Tester)
Jul 19, 2015 - Submitted Docs to ACS
Jul 20, 2015 - Stage 2
Jul 21, 2015 - Stage 4 (With Assessor)
Jul 22, 2015 - Stage 4 (In Progress)
Jul 23, 2015 - Stage 5 - Received suitable results
Aug 20, 2015 - PTE
Posts: 15Member
Joined: Jun 18, 2015
Keri-boom-boom na iyan, think positive!
ANZCO Code- 261312 (Developer Programmer)
Apr- Jun, 2015: Gathered docs for ACS assessment
Jul. 01, 2015: Submitted docs to ACS
Jul. 07, 2015: Received ACS result (AQF Associate Degree with a major in computing)
Next step: IELTS Exam
"Success is when you finished what you have started."
"Pray and have faith, the outcome and timing are God's decisions."
Posts: 9Member
Joined: Jun 25, 2015
ANZSCO Code 261314 (Software Tester)
Jul 19, 2015 - Submitted Docs to ACS
Jul 20, 2015 - Stage 2
Jul 21, 2015 - Stage 4 (With Assessor)
Jul 22, 2015 - Stage 4 (In Progress)
Jul 23, 2015 - Stage 5 - Received suitable results
Aug 20, 2015 - PTE
Posts: 34Member
Joined: Jul 10, 2015
01 07 2015 - Started gathering documents
23 07 2015 - Submitted ACS Application
28 07 2015 - ACS Positive Assessment
14 08 2015 - IELTS IDP SG (L:7.5 R:7.5 W:6 S:7.5)
.... Reviewing for PTE
Posts: 908Member
Joined: May 13, 2015
Computer network and systems engineer (263111) - Hubby is main applicant - Mapua (BS-ECE)
07.23.15 - submitted ACS
07.27.15 - ACS result - suitable..AQF Bachelor. 2 yrs deduction. 5yrs and 10 mos credited
09.28.15 - PTE scheduled exam (Sg)
09.29.15 - PTE Results. L - 90, R - 86, S - 90, W - 86. Overall = 90
09.30.15 - Submitted EOI Visa 189 - 70 pts
10.09.15 - Invitation received
10.28.15 - medicals (me & hubby) @ Point Medical Sg
11.11.15 - NBI (me, hubby and mother)
11.16.15 - medicals of mother @ St Lukes BGC
11.22.15 - Lodged Visa
11.25.15 - Frontloaded docs and requested SG CoC
12.01.15 - CO Allocated. Request form 47a for mother
12.02.15 - Frontloaded SG CoC (me & hubby) and form 47a
02.09.16 - called GSM Adelaide for follow-up (71 days from CO contact)
02.15.16 - granted! Thank you for the Blessings
Dependent parent rejected. CO not satisfied with one of the requirements for dependency (part of household unit)
07.28.16 - Big move! Sydney here we go!
09.19.16 - Start of work
09.22.16 - Hubby start of work
06.19.17 - Hubby's new work
11.16.17 - hello Baby!
Jesus, I Trust In You
Posts: 9Member
Joined: Jun 25, 2015
ANZSCO Code 261314 (Software Tester)
Jul 19, 2015 - Submitted Docs to ACS
Jul 20, 2015 - Stage 2
Jul 21, 2015 - Stage 4 (With Assessor)
Jul 22, 2015 - Stage 4 (In Progress)
Jul 23, 2015 - Stage 5 - Received suitable results
Aug 20, 2015 - PTE
Posts: 3Member
Joined: Jul 23, 2015
Ok lang bang isubmit yung Exit COE ko na mali yung Surname, isasama ko na lang yung Affidavit of Two Disinterested Persons? Wala naman po bang negative impact to sa ACS or sa DIBP?
Thanks in advance!
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Jun 11, 2015
But that is my personal opinion. Wait lang sa opinion din ng ibang mga masters.
02.06.2015 - Started acquiring necessary documents
26.06.2015 - BC ielts speaking exam
27.06.2015 - BC ielts written exam
10.07.2015 - First ielts result - R7 L7.5 S8 W5.5(???) Retake!
11.07.2015 - Request for NBI Clearance from Motherland
21.07.2015 - Submitted ACS documents for assessment (Stage 1)
22.07.2015 - ACS assessment (Stage 2)
23.07.2015 - ACS assessment (Stage 4)
27.07.2015am - ACS assessment (Stage 4 - In Progress)
27.07.2015pm - ACS assessment: Suitable! Thank you Lord!
31.07.2015 - BC ielts Speaking
01.08.2015 - BC ielts Written exam
12.08.2015 - Got NBI clearance for me and hubby
14.08.2015 - 2nd ielts result - L8.5 R7 S7.5 W6.5 (sigh)
27.08.2015 - Hubby ACS ~ suitable (yes!)
13.09.2015 - PTE (R90 L65 W74 S79) - THANK YOU LORD
13.09.2015 - Submitted EOI (70 pts)
09.10.2015 - Invitation received for Visa 189
10.10.2015 - Lodged Visa (Day 1)
11.10.2015 - Frontloaded some docs
31.10.2015 - Medicals Done
02.11.2015 - Finalized uploading of docs
03.11.2015 - VISA GRANT (DG) ~~ Praise the Lord!
Posts: 387Member
Joined: Apr 29, 2014
261313 Software Engineer
12 Sep 2014 - Completed Docs for ACS Assesment
15 Sep 2014 - Submitted Docs to ACS
22 Sep 2014 - AQF Diploma (deducted 5 yrs exp)
07 Feb 2015 - IELTS IDP SG (L:8.0 R:8.0 W:6.5 S:6.5)
23 Feb 2015 - Paid for Remarking
28 Feb 2015 - IELTS IDP SG (L:9.0 R:8.5 W:6.5 S:7.0)
16 Mar 2015 - Paid for Remarking again =(
27 Mar 2015 - 1st Remarking result (unchanged)
07 Apr 2015 - Booked another IELTS exam
09 Apr 2015 - 2nd Remarking result (W:6.5 -> 7.0, S:7.0 -> 7.5)
Finally!!
15 Apr 2015 - EOI Submitted (189 - 60 points)
13 May 2015 - Will Receive Invitation (BIL! BIL!) - Nothing happened here
09 Jun 2015 - Modified EOI to include 190-NSW (65pts)
18 Jun 2015 - ITA for NSW Nomination
19 Jun 2015 - Paid NSW Nomination App Fee
22 Jun 2015 - ITA for Visa, NSW Nomination Approved
26 Jun 2015 - LODGED
26 Jun 2015 - CTC and Uploaded all Docs
28 Jun 2015 - Upload photos
29 Jun 2015 - Applied SG COC
01 Jul 2015 - Medical done, son's medical uploaded
03 Jul 2015 - Claim SG COC, CTC and Upload remaining Docs
03 Jul 2015 - Wife Medical Uploaded
04 Jul 2015 - My Medical Uploaded
19 Aug 2015 - Direct Grant!!! Basta Ikaw Lord! (IED: 03 Jul 2016)
20 Aug 2015 - Job hunting begins
30 Aug 2015 - Initial Entry (alone)
21 Oct 2015 - First day! BIL!
Posts: 51Member
Joined: Feb 23, 2015
Why 5 years dineduct??? Bachelor's naman ang recognition sa Master's mo ah?
Posts: 241Member
Joined: Sep 12, 2012
Posts: 9Member
Joined: Jun 25, 2015
ANZSCO Code 261314 (Software Tester)
Jul 19, 2015 - Submitted Docs to ACS
Jul 20, 2015 - Stage 2
Jul 21, 2015 - Stage 4 (With Assessor)
Jul 22, 2015 - Stage 4 (In Progress)
Jul 23, 2015 - Stage 5 - Received suitable results
Aug 20, 2015 - PTE
Posts: 3Member
Joined: Jul 23, 2015
Posts: 387Member
Joined: Apr 29, 2014
261313 Software Engineer
12 Sep 2014 - Completed Docs for ACS Assesment
15 Sep 2014 - Submitted Docs to ACS
22 Sep 2014 - AQF Diploma (deducted 5 yrs exp)
07 Feb 2015 - IELTS IDP SG (L:8.0 R:8.0 W:6.5 S:6.5)
23 Feb 2015 - Paid for Remarking
28 Feb 2015 - IELTS IDP SG (L:9.0 R:8.5 W:6.5 S:7.0)
16 Mar 2015 - Paid for Remarking again =(
27 Mar 2015 - 1st Remarking result (unchanged)
07 Apr 2015 - Booked another IELTS exam
09 Apr 2015 - 2nd Remarking result (W:6.5 -> 7.0, S:7.0 -> 7.5)
Finally!!
15 Apr 2015 - EOI Submitted (189 - 60 points)
13 May 2015 - Will Receive Invitation (BIL! BIL!) - Nothing happened here
09 Jun 2015 - Modified EOI to include 190-NSW (65pts)
18 Jun 2015 - ITA for NSW Nomination
19 Jun 2015 - Paid NSW Nomination App Fee
22 Jun 2015 - ITA for Visa, NSW Nomination Approved
26 Jun 2015 - LODGED
26 Jun 2015 - CTC and Uploaded all Docs
28 Jun 2015 - Upload photos
29 Jun 2015 - Applied SG COC
01 Jul 2015 - Medical done, son's medical uploaded
03 Jul 2015 - Claim SG COC, CTC and Upload remaining Docs
03 Jul 2015 - Wife Medical Uploaded
04 Jul 2015 - My Medical Uploaded
19 Aug 2015 - Direct Grant!!! Basta Ikaw Lord! (IED: 03 Jul 2016)
20 Aug 2015 - Job hunting begins
30 Aug 2015 - Initial Entry (alone)
21 Oct 2015 - First day! BIL!
Posts: 241Member
Joined: Sep 12, 2012
@macoy05 ayan pwede ka pala magreply sa email an itanong mo yun reason as per dantz
Posts: 9Member
Joined: Jun 25, 2015
ANZSCO Code 261314 (Software Tester)
Jul 19, 2015 - Submitted Docs to ACS
Jul 20, 2015 - Stage 2
Jul 21, 2015 - Stage 4 (With Assessor)
Jul 22, 2015 - Stage 4 (In Progress)
Jul 23, 2015 - Stage 5 - Received suitable results
Aug 20, 2015 - PTE
Posts: 241Member
Joined: Sep 12, 2012
Posts: 387Member
Joined: Apr 29, 2014
261313 Software Engineer
12 Sep 2014 - Completed Docs for ACS Assesment
15 Sep 2014 - Submitted Docs to ACS
22 Sep 2014 - AQF Diploma (deducted 5 yrs exp)
07 Feb 2015 - IELTS IDP SG (L:8.0 R:8.0 W:6.5 S:6.5)
23 Feb 2015 - Paid for Remarking
28 Feb 2015 - IELTS IDP SG (L:9.0 R:8.5 W:6.5 S:7.0)
16 Mar 2015 - Paid for Remarking again =(
27 Mar 2015 - 1st Remarking result (unchanged)
07 Apr 2015 - Booked another IELTS exam
09 Apr 2015 - 2nd Remarking result (W:6.5 -> 7.0, S:7.0 -> 7.5)
Finally!!
15 Apr 2015 - EOI Submitted (189 - 60 points)
13 May 2015 - Will Receive Invitation (BIL! BIL!) - Nothing happened here
09 Jun 2015 - Modified EOI to include 190-NSW (65pts)
18 Jun 2015 - ITA for NSW Nomination
19 Jun 2015 - Paid NSW Nomination App Fee
22 Jun 2015 - ITA for Visa, NSW Nomination Approved
26 Jun 2015 - LODGED
26 Jun 2015 - CTC and Uploaded all Docs
28 Jun 2015 - Upload photos
29 Jun 2015 - Applied SG COC
01 Jul 2015 - Medical done, son's medical uploaded
03 Jul 2015 - Claim SG COC, CTC and Upload remaining Docs
03 Jul 2015 - Wife Medical Uploaded
04 Jul 2015 - My Medical Uploaded
19 Aug 2015 - Direct Grant!!! Basta Ikaw Lord! (IED: 03 Jul 2016)
20 Aug 2015 - Job hunting begins
30 Aug 2015 - Initial Entry (alone)
21 Oct 2015 - First day! BIL!