Major update has been completed. Please help to report any abnormality that you are facing (in case there is any) to [email protected] . Thank you for your continued support guys!
jkk32wMelbourne Posts: 682Member Joined: Mar 14, 2015
@OZwaldCobblepot fronloaded na lahat ng alam ko i aask wlanako mabbgay sa CO f may ask pa sia haha. sana nga bro..ang haba ng isang araw pag naiisip ko ung result eh c hubby nga nag resign na ..waahhhhhh
kau one month nlng feb na matatapos narin ang habang pag hihintay
ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee!
04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius
"Fate loves the fearless." ~James Russell Lowell
OZwaldCobblepotMelbourne Posts: 583Member Joined: Oct 09, 2015
@jkk32w haha mukang nainip na hubby mo ah. hehe. lapit na yan! yep. bukas balik kami SLEC Ermita. pulmo evaluation and labas ng result ng smear nya. sana negative para di na gaano kabado. hehe
Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
11.22.2015 - Received ITA
11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally
IED: October 28, 2016
A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.
@OZwaldCobblepot hello. Yep eto nagpapasputum test and xray after 3 months.. history lang naman pero cured na since 2001. Kaya need pa rin further tests. So waiting nalang muna for 3 more months.
OZwaldCobblepotMelbourne Posts: 583Member Joined: Oct 09, 2015
@aijayann ok lang yan. mabilis lang ang 3 months. hehe. magiging ok din yan lalo pa history na lang yung sayo. kami, kakatapos lang ng pulmo evaluation kahapon and thank God, negative yung smear. binigyan na kami ng schedule ng repeat xray which is March 7 pa. so hintay hintay pa din kmi.
Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
11.22.2015 - Received ITA
11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally
IED: October 28, 2016
A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.
@aijayann@OZwaldCobblepot Magpakabusy muna tayo habang naghihintay hehehe... Ako magpapalab test ulit by end Jan para lang makita ko na if may pagbabago na ba sa ALT ko. Buti nga at lumipas ang pasko at new year na hindi ako kumain ng meat at rice. Ajah! Wag mag alala magagrant din tayo by March or April.
ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
06.11.2015 Received Invitation
28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
To God be the glory!
OZwaldCobblepotMelbourne Posts: 583Member Joined: Oct 09, 2015
@mariem wow. ayos yan. nakapasa na sa medical, naging sexy pa. haha. Goodluck talaga sa tin. So near yet so far. haha.
Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
11.22.2015 - Received ITA
11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally
IED: October 28, 2016
A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.
@OZwaldCobblepot oo nga hahaha!!! Gustong gusto na umalis ni hubby umay na umay sa traffic!
ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
06.11.2015 Received Invitation
28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
To God be the glory!
OZwaldCobblepotMelbourne Posts: 583Member Joined: Oct 09, 2015
@mariem haha ako sobrang burned out na sa work. pero kelangan magtiis. sayang din ung maiipon na baon. hehe.
Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
11.22.2015 - Received ITA
11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally
IED: October 28, 2016
A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.
jkk32wMelbourne Posts: 682Member Joined: Mar 14, 2015
Blessed 2016 everyone! January na! Sit back and relax lng dadating din ang para satin ..Trust in Gods great great plans
sana magkkta kta tau soon..do u mind sharing san plan nio na state? kami sa victoria..dun kc mga kilala namin mostly ..f career wise wlang swerte well try NSW.. somehow naisip ko nga mag hobart or mag brisbane haha..nice ng brisbane always sunny while sa hobart nmn laidback at d crowded ..
for d meantime pra ma inspire nag ti tingin2 lg ako ng houses sa realestate.com.au hahah libre ang mangarap lol
keep n touch kayo!
ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee!
04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius
"Fate loves the fearless." ~James Russell Lowell
OZwaldCobblepotMelbourne Posts: 583Member Joined: Oct 09, 2015
@jkk32w haha ayos to, pampalipas ng inip. haha. kami sa Vic din, anywhere near Melbourne. Plan B namin is sa SA. hehe. Mid 2016 namin talaga plano umalis but dahil sa delay, we're not sure na when will be our IED. hehe but definitely, this year.
Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
11.22.2015 - Received ITA
11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally
IED: October 28, 2016
A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.
anne9Singapore Posts: 23Member Joined: Jun 16, 2014
Hello po! Question about assessment. Yung assessment galing Engineers Australia ay para po maka-claim ng work experience points, tama ba? And then pwede din ba mag claim regarding education (Bachelors degree sa Phils)? Thank you!
anne9Singapore Posts: 23Member Joined: Jun 16, 2014
Hello po! Question about assessment. Yung assessment galing Engineers Australia ay para po maka-claim ng work experience points, tama ba? And then pwede din ba mag claim regarding education (Bachelors degree sa Phils)? Thank you!
ram071312Perth, Western Australia Posts: 749Member Joined: Sep 21, 2015
@anne9 depende po how much you paid. If you paid 650 aud then ung education po ang ina assess but if you paid an extra 270 aud, pati work experience iaassess.
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)
Ang mahal pala ng assessment for engineer. Buti na lang 500 lang sa ACS tapos both na yon education and skills na ang i-aassess
Friends and families namin are based in Sydney kaya we plan to stay there first pero hubby is leaning toward Melbourne dahil sa Australian open. Inaalam na nya saan ang place na may tennis court.
ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
06.11.2015 Received Invitation
28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
To God be the glory!
jkk32wMelbourne Posts: 682Member Joined: Mar 14, 2015
edited January 2016
@mariem yes sis ang mahal tlaga almost 50k pesos din ang sa engineers australia kaya pikit mata nlng sa gastos pra lng mkapunta ng AU me and hubby have never been this agressive mag migrate kc ok na sana kami dito sa uae pro nagbago tlaga lahat wen we were blessed wd a baby. ibang iba na perspective
sana tuloi kau sa melbourne pra mrami tau...exciting isipin na nag uusap lng tau dito s forum and one day mg kkta kta tau n person dun
ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee!
04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius
@jkk32w oo iba na talaga kapag may kids ang prayer nga namin ma grant na kami kaagad ng visa before ang enrolment kasi hoholdapin na naman kami ng school hahaha... 2 kids na kasi ang papasok sa school this incoming school year (1st son in middle school and 2nd son in lower school).
ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
06.11.2015 Received Invitation
28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
To God be the glory!
OZwaldCobblepotMelbourne Posts: 583Member Joined: Oct 09, 2015
@jkk32w@mariem hahaha team melbourne! paturo naman sa hubby mo magtennis! hahaha yan balak ko araling sports pagdating dun e. haha
Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
11.22.2015 - Received ITA
11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally
IED: October 28, 2016
A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.
p0rn5taRMelbourne Posts: 147Member Joined: Aug 02, 2011
Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts
August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)
----- Decided to gain more experience -----
October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer
ACS Stage 1
October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);
Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved
Received invitation to lodge visa 190
November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190
Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC
Claimed and uploaded SG CoC
Uploaded Form 80
December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever!
February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
March 31, 2016: Big Move
"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho
jkk32wMelbourne Posts: 682Member Joined: Mar 14, 2015
@mariem nakuu un lang holdap tlaga enrollment. ul get d grant in time. vacation nmn dun ng july aug dba so hahabol pa yan.
@OZwaldCobblepot glad to know ok nmn ung result ni mrs mo so far..konti nlng yan. ilang tulog nlng ..feb is only 29days kung sa sweldo yan apat na sweldo nlng hehe.
@p0rn5tar for sure nakpag packup kana mam saraaap nmn!
ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee!
04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius
"Fate loves the fearless." ~James Russell Lowell
p0rn5taRMelbourne Posts: 147Member Joined: Aug 02, 2011
@jkk32w hindi pa nga.. nasa pinas pa ako ngayon Sinulog muna bago mag initial entry sa Feb
AUSTRALIA MIGRATION TIMELINE:
Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts
August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)
----- Decided to gain more experience -----
October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer
ACS Stage 1
October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);
Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved
Received invitation to lodge visa 190
November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190
Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC
Claimed and uploaded SG CoC
Uploaded Form 80
December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever!
February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
March 31, 2016: Big Move
"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho
OZwaldCobblepotMelbourne Posts: 583Member Joined: Oct 09, 2015
@jkk32w yep! apat na payroll and bonus, tapos resign na. hahahaha joke. makagraduate lang kmi sa medical, di na kami maiinip masyado. haha.konting tiis pa.
Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
11.22.2015 - Received ITA
11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally
IED: October 28, 2016
A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.
OZwaldCobblepotMelbourne Posts: 583Member Joined: Oct 09, 2015
@p0rn5taR wow lapit ka na mag initial entry. dapat may team november meet and greet in Melbourne this year! hehe
Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
11.22.2015 - Received ITA
11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally
IED: October 28, 2016
A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.
p0rn5taRMelbourne Posts: 147Member Joined: Aug 02, 2011
@OZwaldCobblepot uu pero stay lng muna ako ng 1 month hihintayin ko lng ma.aprub yung relocation ko from sg to au (same company) para hindi na magstruggle sa paghahanap ng trabaho dapat mangyari yang meet and greet na yan hihintayin ko kayo dun! chos! hahahaha
AUSTRALIA MIGRATION TIMELINE:
Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts
August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)
----- Decided to gain more experience -----
October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer
ACS Stage 1
October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);
Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved
Received invitation to lodge visa 190
November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190
Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC
Claimed and uploaded SG CoC
Uploaded Form 80
December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever!
February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
March 31, 2016: Big Move
"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho
jkk32wMelbourne Posts: 682Member Joined: Mar 14, 2015
edited January 2016
@p0rn5taR wow lapit ka na mag initial entry. dapat may team november meet and greet in Melbourne this year! hehe
push natin yan maliit lng mundo.mgkkta tau f we want to..and since nsa au na tau we will have more time wd fam and frends..less working hours eh at wlang mala pilipinas na traffic so maraming oras yohoooo cnt wait!
ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee!
04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius
"Fate loves the fearless." ~James Russell Lowell
OZwaldCobblepotMelbourne Posts: 583Member Joined: Oct 09, 2015
@p0rn5taR wow! may work ka na din pala if ever. saya naman oo mangyayari yan. keep in touch lang lagi
Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
11.22.2015 - Received ITA
11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally
IED: October 28, 2016
A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.
@OZwaldCobblepot pa train ka na dito mag tennis. Important is your footwork. Yun nga lang humanda ka dapat mangitim kasi outdoor sports ang tennis hehehe... Si hubby hindi na yata babalik sa dating kulay toink
ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
06.11.2015 Received Invitation
28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
To God be the glory!
@jkk32w sabi ng cousin ko January ang start ng school sa Sydney.
ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
06.11.2015 Received Invitation
28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
To God be the glory!
Another recommendation ng mga nasa Aussie na magpadentist na dito kasi it is way cheaper. Mag aral na rin ng skills na pwede magamit dun hehehe...
ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
06.11.2015 Received Invitation
28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
To God be the glory!
p0rn5taRMelbourne Posts: 147Member Joined: Aug 02, 2011
@OZwaldCobblepot hahaha honga.. naniniguro talaga.. mahirap na mahinto ang remittance sa pamilya pag naghahanap pa ng trabaho dun.. push natin 'tong meetup dun! dito lng ako sa forum naglulurk so I'll definitely be keeping in touch
AUSTRALIA MIGRATION TIMELINE:
Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts
August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)
----- Decided to gain more experience -----
October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer
ACS Stage 1
October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);
Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved
Received invitation to lodge visa 190
November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190
Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC
Claimed and uploaded SG CoC
Uploaded Form 80
December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever!
February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
March 31, 2016: Big Move
"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho
OZwaldCobblepotMelbourne Posts: 583Member Joined: Oct 09, 2015
@mariem haha walang problema mangitim. hehe. "tall, dark and that's all" naman ako e. hahaha. starting to become a fan of tennis. malapit na din magsimula Australian Open ah. Next year makakanuod na tayo ng live. haha
Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
11.22.2015 - Received ITA
11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally
IED: October 28, 2016
A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.
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kau one month nlng feb na matatapos narin ang habang pag hihintay
ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer![:D :D](https://pinoyau.info/resources/emoji/lol.png)
02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee!
04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius
"Fate loves the fearless." ~James Russell Lowell
Posts: 583Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2015
Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
11.22.2015 - Received ITA
11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally
IED: October 28, 2016
A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.
Posts: 53Member
Joined: Apr 25, 2011
Posts: 583Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2015
Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
11.22.2015 - Received ITA
11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally
IED: October 28, 2016
A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.
Posts: 523Member
Joined: Sep 01, 2015
ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
06.11.2015 Received Invitation
28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
To God be the glory!
Posts: 583Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2015
Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
11.22.2015 - Received ITA
11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally
IED: October 28, 2016
A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.
Posts: 523Member
Joined: Sep 01, 2015
ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
06.11.2015 Received Invitation
28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
To God be the glory!
Posts: 583Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2015
Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
11.22.2015 - Received ITA
11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally
IED: October 28, 2016
A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.
Posts: 682Member
Joined: Mar 14, 2015
sana magkkta kta tau soon..do u mind sharing san plan nio na state?
kami sa victoria..dun kc mga kilala namin mostly ..f career wise wlang swerte well try NSW..
somehow naisip ko nga mag hobart or mag brisbane haha..nice ng brisbane always sunny while sa hobart nmn laidback at d crowded ..
for d meantime pra ma inspire nag ti tingin2 lg ako ng houses sa realestate.com.au hahah libre ang mangarap lol
keep n touch kayo!
ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer![:D :D](https://pinoyau.info/resources/emoji/lol.png)
02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee!
04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius
"Fate loves the fearless." ~James Russell Lowell
Posts: 583Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2015
Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
11.22.2015 - Received ITA
11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally
IED: October 28, 2016
A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.
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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)
Posts: 523Member
Joined: Sep 01, 2015
Friends and families namin are based in Sydney kaya we plan to stay there first pero hubby is leaning toward Melbourne dahil sa Australian open. Inaalam na nya saan ang place na may tennis court.
ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
06.11.2015 Received Invitation
28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
To God be the glory!
Posts: 682Member
Joined: Mar 14, 2015
sana tuloi kau sa melbourne pra mrami tau...exciting isipin na nag uusap lng tau dito s forum and one day mg kkta kta tau n person dun
c @p0rn5taR dun din punta and @OZwaldCobblepot ...d more d merrier
ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer![:D :D](https://pinoyau.info/resources/emoji/lol.png)
02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee!
04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius
"Fate loves the fearless." ~James Russell Lowell
Posts: 523Member
Joined: Sep 01, 2015
ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
06.11.2015 Received Invitation
28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
To God be the glory!
Posts: 583Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2015
Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
11.22.2015 - Received ITA
11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally
IED: October 28, 2016
A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.
Posts: 147Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2011
AUSTRALIA MIGRATION TIMELINE:
Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts
August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)
----- Decided to gain more experience -----
October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer
ACS Stage 1
October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);
Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved
Received invitation to lodge visa 190
November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190
Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC
Claimed and uploaded SG CoC
December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever!
February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
March 31, 2016: Big Move
"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho
Posts: 682Member
Joined: Mar 14, 2015
@OZwaldCobblepot glad to know ok nmn ung result ni mrs mo so far..konti nlng yan. ilang tulog nlng ..feb is only 29days
@p0rn5tar for sure nakpag packup kana mam
ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer![:D :D](https://pinoyau.info/resources/emoji/lol.png)
02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee!
04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius
"Fate loves the fearless." ~James Russell Lowell
Posts: 147Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2011
AUSTRALIA MIGRATION TIMELINE:
Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts
August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)
----- Decided to gain more experience -----
October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer
ACS Stage 1
October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);
Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved
Received invitation to lodge visa 190
November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190
Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC
Claimed and uploaded SG CoC
December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever!
February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
March 31, 2016: Big Move
"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho
Posts: 583Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2015
Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
11.22.2015 - Received ITA
11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally
IED: October 28, 2016
A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.
Posts: 583Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2015
Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
11.22.2015 - Received ITA
11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally
IED: October 28, 2016
A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.
Posts: 147Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2011
AUSTRALIA MIGRATION TIMELINE:
Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts
August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)
----- Decided to gain more experience -----
October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer
ACS Stage 1
October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);
Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved
Received invitation to lodge visa 190
November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190
Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC
Claimed and uploaded SG CoC
December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever!
February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
March 31, 2016: Big Move
"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho
Posts: 682Member
Joined: Mar 14, 2015
ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer![:D :D](https://pinoyau.info/resources/emoji/lol.png)
02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee!
04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius
"Fate loves the fearless." ~James Russell Lowell
Posts: 583Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2015
Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
11.22.2015 - Received ITA
11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally
IED: October 28, 2016
A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.
Posts: 523Member
Joined: Sep 01, 2015
ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
06.11.2015 Received Invitation
28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
To God be the glory!
Posts: 523Member
Joined: Sep 01, 2015
ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
06.11.2015 Received Invitation
28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
To God be the glory!
Posts: 523Member
Joined: Sep 01, 2015
ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
06.11.2015 Received Invitation
28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
To God be the glory!
Posts: 147Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2011
AUSTRALIA MIGRATION TIMELINE:
Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts
August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)
----- Decided to gain more experience -----
October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer
ACS Stage 1
October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);
Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved
Received invitation to lodge visa 190
November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190
Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC
Claimed and uploaded SG CoC
December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever!
February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
March 31, 2016: Big Move
"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho
Posts: 583Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2015
Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
11.22.2015 - Received ITA
11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally
IED: October 28, 2016
A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.