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Joined: May 17, 2015
1. When was the last time you watch sports? Do you prefer watching sports in tv or actual game?
2. What's your favorite restaurant here?how often do you go to restaurant?
3. What's your favorite sports? How often do you play that sport? Is your favorite sport known in your home country?
Yan po naalalang questions ni husband kanina sa test nya.
PA: Husband (Production/Plant Engineer -ANZSCO 233513)
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
Posts: 4Member
Joined: Sep 21, 2015
Plan ko po to take the exam 3rd week of November..after month end closing kasi hirap magreview kung magsabay..
@garfield pwede po ba manghingi ng cambridge 1-9 po kung ok lang po.
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Joined: Sep 21, 2015
Speaking:
Where did you come from
Describe the city that you live in for the past 10 years
Do you prefer to live in countryside?
What is the well-paid job in your country?
Do you think young people should earn more than the adults
(madami pa pong tanong yan lang naaalala ko.)
Cue card:
Name a person that you like most who contributed a major role in the society.
What were his/her contributions.
Why did you like him/her.
Give example if any famous personality supports her/his crusade.
Writing:
task 1: graph: bar graph
No. of student applications Mar 1984 to Mar 1989 of major subjects ( History, Biology , Business and Engineering)
task 2: di ko na po maalala ang buong questions but more or less ganito ang tanong:
Publication companies should respect the personal life of the celebrities and should not be exposed to public.
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Joined: Oct 12, 2015
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Joined: Sep 21, 2015
Posts: 215Member
Joined: May 17, 2015
Ito ung naalala nyang writing questions:
Task 1
Write a business letter to the Manager that you saw an ads about a business conference that you would like to attend, why you like to attend and what would be your contribution if you attend the business conference.
Task 2
Many countries now have decreased their air freight ticket, discuss the positive and negative impact.
PA: Husband (Production/Plant Engineer -ANZSCO 233513)
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
Posts: 215Member
Joined: May 17, 2015
PA: Husband (Production/Plant Engineer -ANZSCO 233513)
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
Posts: 215Member
Joined: May 17, 2015
PA: Husband (Production/Plant Engineer -ANZSCO 233513)
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
Posts: 116Member
Joined: Jul 27, 2013
233311: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
23/07/2015 - Inquiry with Migration agent
03/08/2015 - Contract signed with agent
23/09/2015 - CDR to EA for Assessment
20/11/2015 - IELTS ok na for EA
20/12/2015 - EA asked for additional docs (COLORED scan - PRC Board Certificate + Degree Certificate)
13/01/2016 - EA Result positive
12/05/2016 - IELTS (cleared Band 7) Praise the LORD!!!
21/05/2016 - EOI 189 (65 points)
25/05/2016 - ITA
20/06/2016 - Lodge visa application
AWAITS NBI AND PCC QATAR
02/07/2016 - Medical cleared for me and family
05/07/2016 - CO requested for certified copies of docs. + NBI & PCC
12/07/2016 - Submitted docs. requested by CO
17/08/2016 - PRAISE THE LORD.. Visa Grant
12/02/2017 - completed Initial Entry
Ipon mode for big move.
Posts: 215Member
Joined: May 17, 2015
PA: Husband (Production/Plant Engineer -ANZSCO 233513)
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
Posts: 116Member
Joined: Jul 27, 2013
233311: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
23/07/2015 - Inquiry with Migration agent
03/08/2015 - Contract signed with agent
23/09/2015 - CDR to EA for Assessment
20/11/2015 - IELTS ok na for EA
20/12/2015 - EA asked for additional docs (COLORED scan - PRC Board Certificate + Degree Certificate)
13/01/2016 - EA Result positive
12/05/2016 - IELTS (cleared Band 7) Praise the LORD!!!
21/05/2016 - EOI 189 (65 points)
25/05/2016 - ITA
20/06/2016 - Lodge visa application
AWAITS NBI AND PCC QATAR
02/07/2016 - Medical cleared for me and family
05/07/2016 - CO requested for certified copies of docs. + NBI & PCC
12/07/2016 - Submitted docs. requested by CO
17/08/2016 - PRAISE THE LORD.. Visa Grant
12/02/2017 - completed Initial Entry
Ipon mode for big move.
Posts: 215Member
Joined: May 17, 2015
PA: Husband (Production/Plant Engineer -ANZSCO 233513)
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
Posts: 116Member
Joined: Jul 27, 2013
233311: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
23/07/2015 - Inquiry with Migration agent
03/08/2015 - Contract signed with agent
23/09/2015 - CDR to EA for Assessment
20/11/2015 - IELTS ok na for EA
20/12/2015 - EA asked for additional docs (COLORED scan - PRC Board Certificate + Degree Certificate)
13/01/2016 - EA Result positive
12/05/2016 - IELTS (cleared Band 7) Praise the LORD!!!
21/05/2016 - EOI 189 (65 points)
25/05/2016 - ITA
20/06/2016 - Lodge visa application
AWAITS NBI AND PCC QATAR
02/07/2016 - Medical cleared for me and family
05/07/2016 - CO requested for certified copies of docs. + NBI & PCC
12/07/2016 - Submitted docs. requested by CO
17/08/2016 - PRAISE THE LORD.. Visa Grant
12/02/2017 - completed Initial Entry
Ipon mode for big move.
Posts: 215Member
Joined: May 17, 2015
PA: Husband (Production/Plant Engineer -ANZSCO 233513)
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
Posts: 14Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2015
Posts: 14Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2015
Posts: 215Member
Joined: May 17, 2015
PA: Husband (Production/Plant Engineer -ANZSCO 233513)
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
Posts: 14Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2015
Posts: 215Member
Joined: May 17, 2015
PA: Husband (Production/Plant Engineer -ANZSCO 233513)
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
Posts: 215Member
Joined: May 17, 2015
PA: Husband (Production/Plant Engineer -ANZSCO 233513)
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
Posts: 116Member
Joined: Jul 27, 2013
233311: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
23/07/2015 - Inquiry with Migration agent
03/08/2015 - Contract signed with agent
23/09/2015 - CDR to EA for Assessment
20/11/2015 - IELTS ok na for EA
20/12/2015 - EA asked for additional docs (COLORED scan - PRC Board Certificate + Degree Certificate)
13/01/2016 - EA Result positive
12/05/2016 - IELTS (cleared Band 7) Praise the LORD!!!
21/05/2016 - EOI 189 (65 points)
25/05/2016 - ITA
20/06/2016 - Lodge visa application
AWAITS NBI AND PCC QATAR
02/07/2016 - Medical cleared for me and family
05/07/2016 - CO requested for certified copies of docs. + NBI & PCC
12/07/2016 - Submitted docs. requested by CO
17/08/2016 - PRAISE THE LORD.. Visa Grant
12/02/2017 - completed Initial Entry
Ipon mode for big move.
Posts: 215Member
Joined: May 17, 2015
PA: Husband (Production/Plant Engineer -ANZSCO 233513)
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
Posts: 215Member
Joined: May 17, 2015
PA: Husband (Production/Plant Engineer -ANZSCO 233513)
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
Posts: 116Member
Joined: Jul 27, 2013
https://www.education.gov.au/flagged-occupations-sol-2015-2016
https://www.anzscosearch.com/list-flagged-occupations/
Just sharing for Qatar residents planning AUS migration..
233311: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
23/07/2015 - Inquiry with Migration agent
03/08/2015 - Contract signed with agent
23/09/2015 - CDR to EA for Assessment
20/11/2015 - IELTS ok na for EA
20/12/2015 - EA asked for additional docs (COLORED scan - PRC Board Certificate + Degree Certificate)
13/01/2016 - EA Result positive
12/05/2016 - IELTS (cleared Band 7) Praise the LORD!!!
21/05/2016 - EOI 189 (65 points)
25/05/2016 - ITA
20/06/2016 - Lodge visa application
AWAITS NBI AND PCC QATAR
02/07/2016 - Medical cleared for me and family
05/07/2016 - CO requested for certified copies of docs. + NBI & PCC
12/07/2016 - Submitted docs. requested by CO
17/08/2016 - PRAISE THE LORD.. Visa Grant
12/02/2017 - completed Initial Entry
Ipon mode for big move.
Posts: 215Member
Joined: May 17, 2015
PA: Husband (Production/Plant Engineer -ANZSCO 233513)
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
Posts: 116Member
Joined: Jul 27, 2013
Scheduled re-take this 12 Dec for Band 7 for 189 visa..
233311: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
23/07/2015 - Inquiry with Migration agent
03/08/2015 - Contract signed with agent
23/09/2015 - CDR to EA for Assessment
20/11/2015 - IELTS ok na for EA
20/12/2015 - EA asked for additional docs (COLORED scan - PRC Board Certificate + Degree Certificate)
13/01/2016 - EA Result positive
12/05/2016 - IELTS (cleared Band 7) Praise the LORD!!!
21/05/2016 - EOI 189 (65 points)
25/05/2016 - ITA
20/06/2016 - Lodge visa application
AWAITS NBI AND PCC QATAR
02/07/2016 - Medical cleared for me and family
05/07/2016 - CO requested for certified copies of docs. + NBI & PCC
12/07/2016 - Submitted docs. requested by CO
17/08/2016 - PRAISE THE LORD.. Visa Grant
12/02/2017 - completed Initial Entry
Ipon mode for big move.
Posts: 2,144Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 14, 2015
233211 Civil Engineer
30/09/15 - VETASSESS Lodged - 133112 Project Builder
09/10/15 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.5 OBS-7.0
19/10/15 - PTE A Results: L-82, R-74, S-90, W-76 OAS-79
26/11/15 - Obtained NBI Clearance
09/12/15 - VETASSESS Results - NEGATIVE!!!
12/01/16 - Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
22/01/16 - EA Positive Results - Bachelor's Degree with 4 years 8 months skilled employment
22/01/16 - Lodged EOI 189 (60pts)
03/02/16 - Received 189 ITA
11/02/16 - Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
18/02/16 - Obtained SG CoC
26/02/16 - Lodged 189 Visa
15/03/16 - Direct Grant - IED 11/02/2017
25/05/16 - Big Move Perth!
16/06/16 - Started Casual Work
11/07/16 - Permanent Full-time Work
Now for the Citizenship Journey
26/08/2019 - Applied and acknowledgement letter received
27/09/2019 - Test Email Invite for 19/12/2019
01/10/2019 - Actual Test/Interview Date
01/10/2019 - Approval Date (received the approval letter from the post 11/10/2019)
05/02/2020 - Ceremony Date (received the email 10/01/2020)
Posts: 116Member
Joined: Jul 27, 2013
233311: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
23/07/2015 - Inquiry with Migration agent
03/08/2015 - Contract signed with agent
23/09/2015 - CDR to EA for Assessment
20/11/2015 - IELTS ok na for EA
20/12/2015 - EA asked for additional docs (COLORED scan - PRC Board Certificate + Degree Certificate)
13/01/2016 - EA Result positive
12/05/2016 - IELTS (cleared Band 7) Praise the LORD!!!
21/05/2016 - EOI 189 (65 points)
25/05/2016 - ITA
20/06/2016 - Lodge visa application
AWAITS NBI AND PCC QATAR
02/07/2016 - Medical cleared for me and family
05/07/2016 - CO requested for certified copies of docs. + NBI & PCC
12/07/2016 - Submitted docs. requested by CO
17/08/2016 - PRAISE THE LORD.. Visa Grant
12/02/2017 - completed Initial Entry
Ipon mode for big move.
Posts: 2,144Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 14, 2015
233211 Civil Engineer
30/09/15 - VETASSESS Lodged - 133112 Project Builder
09/10/15 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.5 OBS-7.0
19/10/15 - PTE A Results: L-82, R-74, S-90, W-76 OAS-79
26/11/15 - Obtained NBI Clearance
09/12/15 - VETASSESS Results - NEGATIVE!!!
12/01/16 - Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
22/01/16 - EA Positive Results - Bachelor's Degree with 4 years 8 months skilled employment
22/01/16 - Lodged EOI 189 (60pts)
03/02/16 - Received 189 ITA
11/02/16 - Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
18/02/16 - Obtained SG CoC
26/02/16 - Lodged 189 Visa
15/03/16 - Direct Grant - IED 11/02/2017
25/05/16 - Big Move Perth!
16/06/16 - Started Casual Work
11/07/16 - Permanent Full-time Work
Now for the Citizenship Journey
26/08/2019 - Applied and acknowledgement letter received
27/09/2019 - Test Email Invite for 19/12/2019
01/10/2019 - Actual Test/Interview Date
01/10/2019 - Approval Date (received the approval letter from the post 11/10/2019)
05/02/2020 - Ceremony Date (received the email 10/01/2020)
Posts: 215Member
Joined: May 17, 2015
PA: Husband (Production/Plant Engineer -ANZSCO 233513)
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A