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17 Aug 2013 - IELTS results (LRWS - 7.5, 8.5, 7, 7)
05 Feb 2014 - Skilled recognised graduate visa (subclass 476) grant
02 Sep 2014 - Touchdown Sydney!
04 Mar 2015 - Got a full-time permanent job in Sydney
11 Sep 2015 - IELTS 2nd take results (LRWS - 9, 9, 7.5, 8)
15 Sep 2015 - Lodged EA Migration Skills Assessment fast-track application (Electrical Engineer)
16 Sep 2015 - Received positive results from EA
01 Nov 2015 - PTE-A results (LRWS - 90, 79, 90, 90)
02 Nov 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
06 Nov 2015 - Received invitation to apply for visa 189
24 Dec 2015 - Lodged application for visa 189
23 Jan 2016 - CO requested for additional documents
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Anyway, thanks for this info.. sabihan ko mga friends ko about it.. Congrats!
31-July-2014: IELTS IDP - 1st Take
30-Oct-2014: IELTS IDP - 2nd Take
10-Jan-2015: IELTS BC - 3rd Take
11-Feb-2015: Submitted CDR to EA
07-July-2015: Received positive assessment from EA
08-July-2015: EOI submitted for Visa 190(SS)
31-July-2015: 1st take PTE (failed)
23-Aug-2015: 2nd take PTE(failed)
09-Sept-2015: 3rd take PTE results: Pass(finally!!!). Score converted to IELTS is 7.5 in each band
09-Sept-2015: Updated EOI for Visa 189 (Total points: 65)
09-Oct-2015: ITA received for Visa 189
11-Oct-2015: Visa Lodge
22-Oct-2015: Uploaded COC
04-Nov-2015: Medicals uploaded
10-Nov-2015: Visa Grant - Thank you Lord! ..
April-2016: Initial Entry Sydney
Posts: 1,342Member
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Pero ok din yung matagal... May thrill hahaha
Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)
03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
makalipas ang isang taon....
04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
10/12/14: Uploaded docs
10/20/14: Medicals Done
12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney
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salamat po.
Posts: 453Member
Joined: May 04, 2013
Nominated occupation: 233311 Electrical Engineer
April 2013: ielts S8, W7, R7.5, L6.5 hays
May 2013: started CDR and obtaining docs
July 2014: Finally issued my CDR
August 2014: EA asked for update of payment (Outdated application form )
Sepetember 2014: received shortcoming letter (lacked docs)
November 2014: Re-issued CDR having addressed shortcomings
December 2014: Received positive outcome Prof. Engr (Elec Engr)
February 2015 : ielts W6.5, R6.5, L6.5 S7.5 bakit ganito?
May 2015: ielts W6, R8, L8.5, S7.5 susuko na ba ako?
June 20, 2015: PTE-A L77, R84, W82, S80 God is good
June 21, 2015: Submitted EOI - 65pts
July 6, 2015: Received ITA
July 11, 2015: lodged visa application for subclass 189.
August 7, 2015: Finalised Medicals
September 18, 2015: Visa Grant
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Posts: 550Member
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ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
06.20.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 8; W-7; L- 6.5; S - 6.0)
09.30.2014 - sent CDR to EA through Singpost
10.03.2014 - EA received the documents
12.29.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 6.5; W-6.5; L- 8.5; S - 6.5)
2.12.2015 - received mail from EA dated 2.5.2015 (positive outcome)
2.13.2015 - submitted EOI (Visa 190 NSW)
6.3.2015 - PTE Academic exam (failed)
7.6.2015 - revised EOI (Visa 190 SA)
7.14.2015 - PTE Academic (passed - thank u LORD!)
7.17.2015 - PTE (L 83, R 71, S 65, W 79) - submitted new EOI for Visa 189 (65 points)
8.3.2015 - Received invite to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) (Permanent) visa application
8.13.2015 - Lodged Visa Application
8.17.2015 - SPC Application
9.3.2015 - NBI
9.8.2015 - Uploaded SPC and NBI and pictures
10.6.2015 - Uploaded Form 80
10.7.2015 - Medical results finalized. All cleared. Thank you Lord!
10.9.2015 - CO requested for Form 80 for dependent
10.22.2015 - Golden Email received. Thank you Lord for the VISA grant
4.11.2016 - Big MOVE to Melbourne
4.18.2016 - Hubby got a job (Thank you Lord!)
8.25.2016 - Started looking for a job (If God's will He will provide in the right time)
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Baka merong may sample CDR for ChE, baka pwedeng paki-email sakin. [email protected] Salamat!
Kakastress pala ang dami ng requirements. Pahirapan pa naman sa company namin now ang pagrequest ng certificate of employment. Paano nyo ginawa yun? Eh di nalaman ng HR nyo na may balak kayo umalis.
Balak ko fast track nalang gawin yung assessment ko para bumilis ang process.
09/10/15 - Registered for IELTS
10/24/15 - Took IELTS under BC Singapore
11/06/15 - IELTS Result: L-8.5, R-9, W-8, S-7 / OBS -8
--hiatus due to wedding preps--
09/07/16 - submitted CDR to EA (fast track)
09/22/16 - received positive outcome from EA
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Chemical Engineer || ANZSCO 233111
Aug.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
Sep.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - [L8.5|R7.5|W6.5|S7]
Sep.15.2015 - Submitted requirements to EA for assessment
Sep.19.2015 - Applied for Remarking at IDP Makati
Nov.04.2015 - Received Remarking Result - Successful: Writing Module changed to Band 7
Nov.27.2015 - Applied for NBI with husband (with HIT)Dec.14.2015 - Received EA Positive Outcome Letter
Dec.15.2015 - Submitted EOI Visa 189- 70 points
Dec.18.2015 - Received ITA
Dec.19.2015 - Medical at Nationwide Makati (with husband and daughter)
Dec.22.2015 - Additional test required for daughter : X-ray due to positive PPD skin test
Dec.22.2015 - Husband's Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
Dec.23.2015 - My Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
Jan.12.2016 - Lodged Visa Application
Jan.12.2016 - Front loaded all documents (including Form 80)
Jan.13.2016 - Daughter's Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required (Thank you Lord!)
Jan.28.2016 - CO Allocated - GSM Adelaide, requesting for signed Form 815: Health Undertaking Form for my daughter [Day 16]
Jan.28.2016 - Submitted signed Form 815 for my daughter [Day 16]
Mar.18.2016 - Visa Grant, Thank you Lord! [Day 50, from Visa Lodgment] IED - Jul.13.2016
Mar.18.2016 - Booked flight to Brisbane, QLD (via Qantas) for Initial Entry with family on May.29.2016
Mar.29.2016 - PDOS at CFO
May.29.2016 - Initial Entry in Brisbane, QLD fulfilled
Jan.17, 2017 - Hired by an Au company while still in PH
Jan. 19, 2017 - Resigned from work in PH
Feb.10.2017 - Big move to Perth, WA with hubby and daughter
Feb.13.2017 - 1st day of Full Time Work
Aug 04.2017 - Start of husband's casual work
Aug.16.2017 - End of Probationary Period, permanent full time employment confirmed
Oct. 09.2017 - Start of husband's fulltime work (probationary)
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Chemical Engineer || ANZSCO 233111
Aug.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
Sep.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - [L8.5|R7.5|W6.5|S7]
Sep.15.2015 - Submitted requirements to EA for assessment
Sep.19.2015 - Applied for Remarking at IDP Makati
Nov.04.2015 - Received Remarking Result - Successful: Writing Module changed to Band 7
Nov.27.2015 - Applied for NBI with husband (with HIT)Dec.14.2015 - Received EA Positive Outcome Letter
Dec.15.2015 - Submitted EOI Visa 189- 70 points
Dec.18.2015 - Received ITA
Dec.19.2015 - Medical at Nationwide Makati (with husband and daughter)
Dec.22.2015 - Additional test required for daughter : X-ray due to positive PPD skin test
Dec.22.2015 - Husband's Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
Dec.23.2015 - My Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
Jan.12.2016 - Lodged Visa Application
Jan.12.2016 - Front loaded all documents (including Form 80)
Jan.13.2016 - Daughter's Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required (Thank you Lord!)
Jan.28.2016 - CO Allocated - GSM Adelaide, requesting for signed Form 815: Health Undertaking Form for my daughter [Day 16]
Jan.28.2016 - Submitted signed Form 815 for my daughter [Day 16]
Mar.18.2016 - Visa Grant, Thank you Lord! [Day 50, from Visa Lodgment] IED - Jul.13.2016
Mar.18.2016 - Booked flight to Brisbane, QLD (via Qantas) for Initial Entry with family on May.29.2016
Mar.29.2016 - PDOS at CFO
May.29.2016 - Initial Entry in Brisbane, QLD fulfilled
Jan.17, 2017 - Hired by an Au company while still in PH
Jan. 19, 2017 - Resigned from work in PH
Feb.10.2017 - Big move to Perth, WA with hubby and daughter
Feb.13.2017 - 1st day of Full Time Work
Aug 04.2017 - Start of husband's casual work
Aug.16.2017 - End of Probationary Period, permanent full time employment confirmed
Oct. 09.2017 - Start of husband's fulltime work (probationary)
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ANZSCO CODE: 233914 || Engineering Technologist
13.11.2014 || IELTS - 2nd take
01.01.2015 || Started preparing CDR
14.06.2015 || CDR submitted online
17.08.2015 || PTE-A - 10 points
23.09.2015 || Positive result of EA assessment
25.09.2015 || EOI lodgement - 65 points, 189 visa
09.10.2015 || ITA
16.10.2015 || Lodgement of 189 visa
31.10.2015 || Medicals
02.11.2015 || CO assigned - asking for PCC, medicals and form 80
12.11.2015 || submitted form 80
13.11.2015 || submitted PCC singapore
20.11.2015 || submitted NBI clearance
28.11.2015 || Grant
29.02.2016 || Big move
Thank you Jesus for all the Graces I have received!
Posts: 749Member
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Chemical Engineer || ANZSCO 233111
Aug.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
Sep.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - [L8.5|R7.5|W6.5|S7]
Sep.15.2015 - Submitted requirements to EA for assessment
Sep.19.2015 - Applied for Remarking at IDP Makati
Nov.04.2015 - Received Remarking Result - Successful: Writing Module changed to Band 7
Nov.27.2015 - Applied for NBI with husband (with HIT)Dec.14.2015 - Received EA Positive Outcome Letter
Dec.15.2015 - Submitted EOI Visa 189- 70 points
Dec.18.2015 - Received ITA
Dec.19.2015 - Medical at Nationwide Makati (with husband and daughter)
Dec.22.2015 - Additional test required for daughter : X-ray due to positive PPD skin test
Dec.22.2015 - Husband's Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
Dec.23.2015 - My Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
Jan.12.2016 - Lodged Visa Application
Jan.12.2016 - Front loaded all documents (including Form 80)
Jan.13.2016 - Daughter's Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required (Thank you Lord!)
Jan.28.2016 - CO Allocated - GSM Adelaide, requesting for signed Form 815: Health Undertaking Form for my daughter [Day 16]
Jan.28.2016 - Submitted signed Form 815 for my daughter [Day 16]
Mar.18.2016 - Visa Grant, Thank you Lord! [Day 50, from Visa Lodgment] IED - Jul.13.2016
Mar.18.2016 - Booked flight to Brisbane, QLD (via Qantas) for Initial Entry with family on May.29.2016
Mar.29.2016 - PDOS at CFO
May.29.2016 - Initial Entry in Brisbane, QLD fulfilled
Jan.17, 2017 - Hired by an Au company while still in PH
Jan. 19, 2017 - Resigned from work in PH
Feb.10.2017 - Big move to Perth, WA with hubby and daughter
Feb.13.2017 - 1st day of Full Time Work
Aug 04.2017 - Start of husband's casual work
Aug.16.2017 - End of Probationary Period, permanent full time employment confirmed
Oct. 09.2017 - Start of husband's fulltime work (probationary)
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ANZSCO CODE: 233914 || Engineering Technologist
13.11.2014 || IELTS - 2nd take
01.01.2015 || Started preparing CDR
14.06.2015 || CDR submitted online
17.08.2015 || PTE-A - 10 points
23.09.2015 || Positive result of EA assessment
25.09.2015 || EOI lodgement - 65 points, 189 visa
09.10.2015 || ITA
16.10.2015 || Lodgement of 189 visa
31.10.2015 || Medicals
02.11.2015 || CO assigned - asking for PCC, medicals and form 80
12.11.2015 || submitted form 80
13.11.2015 || submitted PCC singapore
20.11.2015 || submitted NBI clearance
28.11.2015 || Grant
29.02.2016 || Big move
Thank you Jesus for all the Graces I have received!
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Good luck sa inyo mga new applicants
Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!
...sharpening my core gifts now...
...working on new, better goals...
Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~
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Joined: Nov 11, 2014
Occupation : Production Engineer (ANZSCO : 233513)
Dec 26, 2014 : IELTS Results (R:8.0|L:8.0|W:7.5|S:7.0 | OBS:7.5)
Feb 05, 2015 : Submitted assessment to EA
Apr 27, 2015 : Received positive assessment
Apr 28, 2015 : Submitted EOI (visa189, 60pts)
May 22, 2015 : Received ITA
Jun 29, 2015 : Lodged visa application
Aug 27, 2015 : CO Contact (asking for correct Vietnam PCC)
Sep 22, 2015 : Vietnam PCC submitted
Sep 23, 2015 : VISA GRANT !!!
Feb 28, 2016 : Flight to Melbourne
Apr 18, 2016 : First day of work
Posts: 101Member
Joined: Nov 11, 2014
Occupation : Production Engineer (ANZSCO : 233513)
Dec 26, 2014 : IELTS Results (R:8.0|L:8.0|W:7.5|S:7.0 | OBS:7.5)
Feb 05, 2015 : Submitted assessment to EA
Apr 27, 2015 : Received positive assessment
Apr 28, 2015 : Submitted EOI (visa189, 60pts)
May 22, 2015 : Received ITA
Jun 29, 2015 : Lodged visa application
Aug 27, 2015 : CO Contact (asking for correct Vietnam PCC)
Sep 22, 2015 : Vietnam PCC submitted
Sep 23, 2015 : VISA GRANT !!!
Feb 28, 2016 : Flight to Melbourne
Apr 18, 2016 : First day of work
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Joined: Jul 03, 2015
Posts: 1,877Member
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Joined: Feb 12, 2015
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Joined: Feb 24, 2015
ANZSCO code: 263311 (Telecommunication Engineer)
02.14.2013 - IELTS
Feb 2013 - Dec 2014 - Prioritizing others, realizing I need to pursue it again.
Jan 25, 2015 - Completed all documents
Jan 26, 2015 - Submitted to EA for Assessment (13 weeks to wait)
Apr 27, 2015 - Received EA Assessment (Praise GOD)
Apr 28, 2015 - Submission of EOI (60 points)
May 22, 2015 - Received Invitation (thanks GOD, another milestone)
May 26, 2015 - Lodged Visa
July 8, 2015 - Medicals at SLMC BGC (praying that it will be alright)
..... since my secondary sponsor has an on-going medication (PTB), we need to wait to complete all the series of Sputum and X-Ray.
Oct 27, 2015 - My secondary sponsor all cleared from PTB (all results are negative).
Nov 12, 2015 - CO requested form 815 (Health Undertaking)
Waiting for the visa grant.
Dec 23, 2015 - And our journey begins here, VISA granted. GOD gave us a very special gift!
Feb 28, 2016 - Flight to Sydney alone
Mar 1 - May 1, 2016 - Apply for Engineering job and attended Skillmax to gain more knowledge in finding job, creating CV and CL and correct way of answering interviews. The most difficult and frustrating months. Many rejections..
Apr 10, 2016 - My wife and my son arrived!
May 2 - 6, 2016 - Phone interview, face to face interview and job offer! Got Engineering job. Worth the wait.
May 9, 2016 - Start my first day of Work in Australia as an RF Engineer.
Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"