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Posts: 22Member
Joined: Apr 14, 2012
233411 Electronics Engineer
30-5-2015 - IELTS EXAM
13-6- 2015 - IELTS Result Competent English
12-7-2015 - submitted CDR to EA
8-9-2015 - EA assessment approved - Professional Engineer 233411
11-9-2015 submitted EOI for 190 NSW - 60 points
6-11-2015 PTE Exam (Manila) - Superior
8-11-2015 Updated EOI for 189 - 75 points
23-11-2015 189 Invitation Received
10-12-2015 Visa 189 Lodged
6-01-2016 All PCC uploaded
7-01-2016 All Medicals cleared
11-01-2016 Direct Visa Grant
Posts: 22Member
Joined: Apr 14, 2012
233411 Electronics Engineer
30-5-2015 - IELTS EXAM
13-6- 2015 - IELTS Result Competent English
12-7-2015 - submitted CDR to EA
8-9-2015 - EA assessment approved - Professional Engineer 233411
11-9-2015 submitted EOI for 190 NSW - 60 points
6-11-2015 PTE Exam (Manila) - Superior
8-11-2015 Updated EOI for 189 - 75 points
23-11-2015 189 Invitation Received
10-12-2015 Visa 189 Lodged
6-01-2016 All PCC uploaded
7-01-2016 All Medicals cleared
11-01-2016 Direct Visa Grant
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Feb 18, 2013
Posts: 22Member
Joined: Apr 14, 2012
direct grant..
Thank you sa pinoyau forum for all the useful information
Good luck sa lahat!
233411 Electronics Engineer
30-5-2015 - IELTS EXAM
13-6- 2015 - IELTS Result Competent English
12-7-2015 - submitted CDR to EA
8-9-2015 - EA assessment approved - Professional Engineer 233411
11-9-2015 submitted EOI for 190 NSW - 60 points
6-11-2015 PTE Exam (Manila) - Superior
8-11-2015 Updated EOI for 189 - 75 points
23-11-2015 189 Invitation Received
10-12-2015 Visa 189 Lodged
6-01-2016 All PCC uploaded
7-01-2016 All Medicals cleared
11-01-2016 Direct Visa Grant
Posts: 735Member
Joined: Jun 19, 2015
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Age - 25pts
Experience - 5pts
Education - 15pts
PTE - 10pts
SS - 5pts
TOTAL = 60 POINTS (VISA 190)
November 2014 = Decided to pursue family migration to Australia
January 2015 = Took the IELTS @ British Council (S:7.5,W:6.5,L:7.5,R:7.5)
February - July 2015 = Gather Necessary Documents For Assessment
August 3, 2015 = Submitted documents to Vetassess
October 15, 2015 = Vetassess called our landline to verify my submitted documents
October 21, 2015 = Positive and Negative Result from Vetassess.....out of 10 years of employment 2.7 years lang ang credited sa akin....
October 23, 2015 = Scheduled for PTE-A on November 6...aiming to get 20 points..wish me luck
November 7, 2015 = I took the PTE-A Exam
November 8, 2015 = Results of PTE-A (Listening:80;Reading:63;Speaking:84;Writing:75) 2 Points na lang hindi pa ako pinagbigyan....huhuhu
November 13, 2015 = Baba ng 5 points at the same time schedule din ng PTE-A exam ko
November 13, 2015 = Result of PTE Take 2 (Listening:69; Reading:63; Speaking:79;Writing:78) Sablay na naman
December 2, 2015 = PTE 3rd Retake (sana pumasa na)
December 4, 2015 = PTE Result (Listening:65; Reading: 67; Speaking:68; Writing: 67) Sa wakas
December 4, 2015 = Submitted EOI Visa 190
December 11, 2015 = Received ITA
December 12, 2015 = Lodged NSW Nomination
January 11, 2015 = NSW Approved
January 25, 2016 = Medical @ Nationwide Makati
February 15, 2016 = Lodged Visa (Waiting Game)
March 15, 2016 = CO reuqested for PTE results
*****Sana maging okay ang lahat****
Posts: 735Member
Joined: Jun 19, 2015
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Age - 25pts
Experience - 5pts
Education - 15pts
PTE - 10pts
SS - 5pts
TOTAL = 60 POINTS (VISA 190)
November 2014 = Decided to pursue family migration to Australia
January 2015 = Took the IELTS @ British Council (S:7.5,W:6.5,L:7.5,R:7.5)
February - July 2015 = Gather Necessary Documents For Assessment
August 3, 2015 = Submitted documents to Vetassess
October 15, 2015 = Vetassess called our landline to verify my submitted documents
October 21, 2015 = Positive and Negative Result from Vetassess.....out of 10 years of employment 2.7 years lang ang credited sa akin....
October 23, 2015 = Scheduled for PTE-A on November 6...aiming to get 20 points..wish me luck
November 7, 2015 = I took the PTE-A Exam
November 8, 2015 = Results of PTE-A (Listening:80;Reading:63;Speaking:84;Writing:75) 2 Points na lang hindi pa ako pinagbigyan....huhuhu
November 13, 2015 = Baba ng 5 points at the same time schedule din ng PTE-A exam ko
November 13, 2015 = Result of PTE Take 2 (Listening:69; Reading:63; Speaking:79;Writing:78) Sablay na naman
December 2, 2015 = PTE 3rd Retake (sana pumasa na)
December 4, 2015 = PTE Result (Listening:65; Reading: 67; Speaking:68; Writing: 67) Sa wakas
December 4, 2015 = Submitted EOI Visa 190
December 11, 2015 = Received ITA
December 12, 2015 = Lodged NSW Nomination
January 11, 2015 = NSW Approved
January 25, 2016 = Medical @ Nationwide Makati
February 15, 2016 = Lodged Visa (Waiting Game)
March 15, 2016 = CO reuqested for PTE results
*****Sana maging okay ang lahat****
Posts: 735Member
Joined: Jun 19, 2015
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Age - 25pts
Experience - 5pts
Education - 15pts
PTE - 10pts
SS - 5pts
TOTAL = 60 POINTS (VISA 190)
November 2014 = Decided to pursue family migration to Australia
January 2015 = Took the IELTS @ British Council (S:7.5,W:6.5,L:7.5,R:7.5)
February - July 2015 = Gather Necessary Documents For Assessment
August 3, 2015 = Submitted documents to Vetassess
October 15, 2015 = Vetassess called our landline to verify my submitted documents
October 21, 2015 = Positive and Negative Result from Vetassess.....out of 10 years of employment 2.7 years lang ang credited sa akin....
October 23, 2015 = Scheduled for PTE-A on November 6...aiming to get 20 points..wish me luck
November 7, 2015 = I took the PTE-A Exam
November 8, 2015 = Results of PTE-A (Listening:80;Reading:63;Speaking:84;Writing:75) 2 Points na lang hindi pa ako pinagbigyan....huhuhu
November 13, 2015 = Baba ng 5 points at the same time schedule din ng PTE-A exam ko
November 13, 2015 = Result of PTE Take 2 (Listening:69; Reading:63; Speaking:79;Writing:78) Sablay na naman
December 2, 2015 = PTE 3rd Retake (sana pumasa na)
December 4, 2015 = PTE Result (Listening:65; Reading: 67; Speaking:68; Writing: 67) Sa wakas
December 4, 2015 = Submitted EOI Visa 190
December 11, 2015 = Received ITA
December 12, 2015 = Lodged NSW Nomination
January 11, 2015 = NSW Approved
January 25, 2016 = Medical @ Nationwide Makati
February 15, 2016 = Lodged Visa (Waiting Game)
March 15, 2016 = CO reuqested for PTE results
*****Sana maging okay ang lahat****
Posts: 281Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2015
@jrgongon yehey finally ayan na! tuloy tuloy na yan
Software Engineer 261313
Aug 1 2015 : IELTS L-8.5 R-8.5 W-7.5 S-7.5
Oct 6 2015 : ACS Assessment Application
Oct 13 2015 : ACS Result
Oct 13 2015 : EOI Application (visa 189 - 60pts, visa 190 - 65 pts)
Dec 1 2015: ACS Re-assessment (added work exp)
Dec 8 2015: ACS Result
Dec 8 2015: Updated EOI (visa 189 - 65pts, visa 190 - 70 pts)
Dec 18 2015: Received ITA for visa 189 and visa 190 (NSW)
Dec 21 2015: Lodged visa 189 application
Jan 14 2016: CO Allocated - GSM Brisbane (requesting for PCC and Form 815)
Jan 28 2016: Uploaded docs requested
Feb 6 2016: Visa Grant
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: 1,085Member, De-activated
Joined: Jan 24, 2013
2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving
2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)
PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER!
Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
sana po makatulong.. God bless!
Posts: 322Member
Joined: Jan 26, 2015
ANZSCO 312211
Aug 12, 2015 VETASSESS Online Application (810Aud)
Oct 28, 2015 Positive Result from VETASSESS
Nov 22, 2015 IELTS band 6 -
Nov 24, 2015 Submitted EOI -Visa 190 - 55pts (+5 ss NSW)
Dec 3, 2015 Received ITA
Dec 5, 2015 Submitted for NSW State Nomination (300Aud)
Jan 19, 2016 Approved SS + Received ITA for visa190
Jan 31, 2016 Medical exam
Feb 6, 2016 Medical cleared
Feb 8, 2016 (AEST) lodged Visa 190 (6368Aud)
submitted all documents with wife,child
https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/190-/Skilled-Nominated-visa-(subclass-190)-document-checklist
Feb 19, 2016 submitted form80
Feb 29, 2016 DIRECT GRANT VISA
"Ask the Lord, to bless your plans, and you will be successful in carrying them out." Proverbs 16:3
Posts: 735Member
Joined: Jun 19, 2015
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Age - 25pts
Experience - 5pts
Education - 15pts
PTE - 10pts
SS - 5pts
TOTAL = 60 POINTS (VISA 190)
November 2014 = Decided to pursue family migration to Australia
January 2015 = Took the IELTS @ British Council (S:7.5,W:6.5,L:7.5,R:7.5)
February - July 2015 = Gather Necessary Documents For Assessment
August 3, 2015 = Submitted documents to Vetassess
October 15, 2015 = Vetassess called our landline to verify my submitted documents
October 21, 2015 = Positive and Negative Result from Vetassess.....out of 10 years of employment 2.7 years lang ang credited sa akin....
October 23, 2015 = Scheduled for PTE-A on November 6...aiming to get 20 points..wish me luck
November 7, 2015 = I took the PTE-A Exam
November 8, 2015 = Results of PTE-A (Listening:80;Reading:63;Speaking:84;Writing:75) 2 Points na lang hindi pa ako pinagbigyan....huhuhu
November 13, 2015 = Baba ng 5 points at the same time schedule din ng PTE-A exam ko
November 13, 2015 = Result of PTE Take 2 (Listening:69; Reading:63; Speaking:79;Writing:78) Sablay na naman
December 2, 2015 = PTE 3rd Retake (sana pumasa na)
December 4, 2015 = PTE Result (Listening:65; Reading: 67; Speaking:68; Writing: 67) Sa wakas
December 4, 2015 = Submitted EOI Visa 190
December 11, 2015 = Received ITA
December 12, 2015 = Lodged NSW Nomination
January 11, 2015 = NSW Approved
January 25, 2016 = Medical @ Nationwide Makati
February 15, 2016 = Lodged Visa (Waiting Game)
March 15, 2016 = CO reuqested for PTE results
*****Sana maging okay ang lahat****
Posts: 150Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2015
appledeuce | Visa 190 (NSW) | 01-12-15 | 15-12-15 | xx-xx-xx
musolini | Visa 189 | 10-12-15 |xx-xx-xx | 11-01-16 - DG
tiggereroo | Visa 189 | 14-12-15 | xx-xx-xx| xx-xx-xx
palducente | Visa 189 | 14-12-15 | xx-xx-xx | xx-xx-xx
jandm | Visa 189 | 21-12-15 |xx-xx-xx | xx-xx-xx
mgt21 | Visa 189 | 22-12-15 | xx-xx-xx | xx-xx-xx
ANZSCO Code: 261311 (Analyst Programmer)
06 Sept 2014 - IELTS (L-7.5, R-8, W-7, S-7) Thank you Lord! ^^
12 Oct 2015 - Started gathering docs for ACS Assessment
13 Nov 2015 - Submitted Skills assessment to ACS
27 Nov 2015 - Received positive feedback from ACS Thank you Lord! ^^
03 Dec 2015 - Submitted EOI 189
03 Dec 2015 - Received ITA
16 Dec 2015 - Obtained NBI clearance
17 Dec 2015 - Medical at Nationwide
18 Dec 2015 - Hubby's Medical at Nationwide
22 Dec 2015 - Medicals submitted to DIBP, Lodged Visa and front-loaded documents
14 Jan 2016 - DG email received
22 June 2016 - Big move. Hello Perth!
Thank you Lord!
Posts: 150Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2015
ANZSCO Code: 261311 (Analyst Programmer)
06 Sept 2014 - IELTS (L-7.5, R-8, W-7, S-7) Thank you Lord! ^^
12 Oct 2015 - Started gathering docs for ACS Assessment
13 Nov 2015 - Submitted Skills assessment to ACS
27 Nov 2015 - Received positive feedback from ACS Thank you Lord! ^^
03 Dec 2015 - Submitted EOI 189
03 Dec 2015 - Received ITA
16 Dec 2015 - Obtained NBI clearance
17 Dec 2015 - Medical at Nationwide
18 Dec 2015 - Hubby's Medical at Nationwide
22 Dec 2015 - Medicals submitted to DIBP, Lodged Visa and front-loaded documents
14 Jan 2016 - DG email received
22 June 2016 - Big move. Hello Perth!
Thank you Lord!
Posts: 749Member
Joined: Sep 21, 2015
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: 22Member
Joined: Apr 14, 2012
*Main Applicant
-Birth certificate (NSO)
-Passport Biopage
-English Test Result
-Bachelor Degree
-TOR
-PRC Certificate
-Skills assessment Report
-driver's license PH
-Philhealth ID
-Photo
-Philippines police check- NBI / PCC other country
-Evidences of relevant employment -last 10 years only
*Spouse/Partner Documents
- Certificate of Marriage (NSO)
- Birth certificate (NSO)
- Passport Personal Particulars (biopage)
- Certificate that English is the Medium of Instruction
– Qualification Certificate (Diploma)
-Academic Transcript of Record
- SSS ID
- Drivers license ID Ph
-Photo
-Philippines police check- NBI / PCC other country
*Children
-Birth Certificates
-Passport Biopage
-Photos
233411 Electronics Engineer
30-5-2015 - IELTS EXAM
13-6- 2015 - IELTS Result Competent English
12-7-2015 - submitted CDR to EA
8-9-2015 - EA assessment approved - Professional Engineer 233411
11-9-2015 submitted EOI for 190 NSW - 60 points
6-11-2015 PTE Exam (Manila) - Superior
8-11-2015 Updated EOI for 189 - 75 points
23-11-2015 189 Invitation Received
10-12-2015 Visa 189 Lodged
6-01-2016 All PCC uploaded
7-01-2016 All Medicals cleared
11-01-2016 Direct Visa Grant
Posts: 22Member
Joined: Apr 14, 2012
233411 Electronics Engineer
30-5-2015 - IELTS EXAM
13-6- 2015 - IELTS Result Competent English
12-7-2015 - submitted CDR to EA
8-9-2015 - EA assessment approved - Professional Engineer 233411
11-9-2015 submitted EOI for 190 NSW - 60 points
6-11-2015 PTE Exam (Manila) - Superior
8-11-2015 Updated EOI for 189 - 75 points
23-11-2015 189 Invitation Received
10-12-2015 Visa 189 Lodged
6-01-2016 All PCC uploaded
7-01-2016 All Medicals cleared
11-01-2016 Direct Visa Grant
Posts: 281Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2015
Software Engineer 261313
Aug 1 2015 : IELTS L-8.5 R-8.5 W-7.5 S-7.5
Oct 6 2015 : ACS Assessment Application
Oct 13 2015 : ACS Result
Oct 13 2015 : EOI Application (visa 189 - 60pts, visa 190 - 65 pts)
Dec 1 2015: ACS Re-assessment (added work exp)
Dec 8 2015: ACS Result
Dec 8 2015: Updated EOI (visa 189 - 65pts, visa 190 - 70 pts)
Dec 18 2015: Received ITA for visa 189 and visa 190 (NSW)
Dec 21 2015: Lodged visa 189 application
Jan 14 2016: CO Allocated - GSM Brisbane (requesting for PCC and Form 815)
Jan 28 2016: Uploaded docs requested
Feb 6 2016: Visa Grant
Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
Joined: Jan 24, 2013
appledeuce | Visa 190 (NSW) | 01-12-15 | 15-12-15 | xx-xx-xx
musolini | Visa 189 | 10-12-15 |xx-xx-xx | 11-01-16 - DG
tiggereroo | Visa 189 | 14-12-15 | xx-xx-xx| xx-xx-xx
palducente | Visa 189 | 14-12-15 | xx-xx-xx | xx-xx-xx
jandm | Visa 189 | 21-12-15 |xx-xx-xx | xx-xx-xx
mgt21 | Visa 189 | 22-12-15 | xx-xx-xx | xx-xx-xx
filipinacpa | VIsa 190 | 23-12-15 | xx-xx-xx | xx-xx-xx
2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving
2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)
PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER!
Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
sana po makatulong.. God bless!
Posts: 196Member
Joined: Nov 04, 2015
233411: Electronics Engineer
Nov. 22, 2012 - Submitted requirements for IEA
Nov. 5, 2014 - Received IEA assessment
Nov. 11, 2015 - Lodged EOI for subclass 489
Jan. 24, 2015 - Received invitation for SC 489
March 30, 2015 - Lodged EOI for subclass 190 NSW
Feb. 22, 2016 lodged EOI 190 ACT Canberra
April 6, 2016 received approval and invitation for ACT SS
May 6, 2016 Lodged visa 190 (Me, spouse, daughter)
June 15, 2016 Immi sent checklist
June 23, 2016 CO requested for Form 80, 1221, & letter from OB regarding my pregnancy
June 29, 2016 Submitted Form 80, 1221, and letter from my OB
Medical pending till my delivery
Nov 13, 2016 delivered my second child
Dec 15, 2016 Contacted CO to inform about my delivery
Jan 20, 2017 Immi acknowledge and add my baby to our lodgement
Feb 4, 2017 Medical for me, my spouse, and first daughter (still waiting for baby HAP ID)
Feb 23, 2017 Received HAP ID for baby, requesting for Saudi Police Clearance for my husband
Feb 25, 2017 Medical for my baby also finalized. Saudi PCC pending....We sent e-mail to CO that my husband can not take PCC because he does not have copy of his iqama
April 7, 2017 CO asked for character statutory declaration as substitute to Saudi Police Clearance
April 11, 2017 Submitted Statutory Declaration
Sep 4, 2017 Visa granted
Posts: 1,719Member, Moderator
Joined: Jun 09, 2011
29May2015: Submitted Online Application to VETASSESS (312112 Building Associate)
02Jun2015: Lodged Date at VETASSESS
28Aug2015: VETASSESS Assessment Completed (312112 Building Associate) - POSITIVE
17Oct2015: PTE-A taken at SG
19Oct2015: PTE-A Result: L-83, R-90, S-76, W-90 OAS-87
19Oct2015: Submitted EOI Visa 190 (65 points plus SS 5 points if granted)
19Oct2015: Submitted VIC SS Online Application Visa 190
20Oct2015: VIC acknowledged SS application and gave Reference Number
02Nov2015: VIC SS Application Rejected
05Nov2015: Submitted Online Reassessment to VETASSESS (312212 Civil Engineering Technician) 08Feb2016: VETASSESS Outcome POSITIVE
07Nov2015: Updated EOI to select NSW (312112)
18Dec2015: Received NSW SS Invitation Stream 2
21Dec2015: Lodged NSW SS Application
12Jan2016: NSW SS Approved / Visa 190 ITA Received
29Jan2016: SG PCC (Me) / Medical (Me, Wife and Kid)
01Feb2016: Medicals Cleared
05Feb2016: Lodged Visa 190
18Feb2016: NBI Clearance Applied (Me and Wife) - HIT
29Feb2016: SG PCC (Wife)
03Mar2016: Collected and Uploaded NBI Clearance
04Mar2016: Direct Grant
07May2016: Initial Entry (Sydney)
16Jul2017: Big Move
Oct2020: Lodged Citizenship Application
May2021: Citizenship Interview and Test
TBA: Citizenship Ceremony
Posts: 246Member
Joined: Dec 08, 2015
261313 Software Engineer (with partner)
09.17.15 Submitted ACS docs for assessment
09.28.15 ACS results for partner and me - 2 yrs deduction; 5 yrs work exp
11.07.15 IELTS exam @ British Council
11.20.15 IELTS results: partner OBS 8, mine OBS 7.5
11.21.15 EOI Submitted for 189 visa (70 pts)
11.22.15 Received Invitation to Apply
12.03.15 Medicals at St. Lukes BGC
12.07.15 NBI Clearance - Hit
12.11.15 Processing of tourist visa withdrawal
12.14.15 Lodged visa 189 application
12.22.15 Claim NBI; MOC request for sputum tests and repeat x-ray
01.13.16 CO allocated - request for payslips; Uploaded payslips
03.07.16 Repeat x-ray 2
06.07.16 Repeat x-ray 3
06.15.16 Medicals finalized
07.04.16 Visa Grant! IED 12.11.16
Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
Joined: Jan 24, 2013
2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving
2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)
PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER!
Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
sana po makatulong.. God bless!
Posts: 735Member
Joined: Jun 19, 2015
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Age - 25pts
Experience - 5pts
Education - 15pts
PTE - 10pts
SS - 5pts
TOTAL = 60 POINTS (VISA 190)
November 2014 = Decided to pursue family migration to Australia
January 2015 = Took the IELTS @ British Council (S:7.5,W:6.5,L:7.5,R:7.5)
February - July 2015 = Gather Necessary Documents For Assessment
August 3, 2015 = Submitted documents to Vetassess
October 15, 2015 = Vetassess called our landline to verify my submitted documents
October 21, 2015 = Positive and Negative Result from Vetassess.....out of 10 years of employment 2.7 years lang ang credited sa akin....
October 23, 2015 = Scheduled for PTE-A on November 6...aiming to get 20 points..wish me luck
November 7, 2015 = I took the PTE-A Exam
November 8, 2015 = Results of PTE-A (Listening:80;Reading:63;Speaking:84;Writing:75) 2 Points na lang hindi pa ako pinagbigyan....huhuhu
November 13, 2015 = Baba ng 5 points at the same time schedule din ng PTE-A exam ko
November 13, 2015 = Result of PTE Take 2 (Listening:69; Reading:63; Speaking:79;Writing:78) Sablay na naman
December 2, 2015 = PTE 3rd Retake (sana pumasa na)
December 4, 2015 = PTE Result (Listening:65; Reading: 67; Speaking:68; Writing: 67) Sa wakas
December 4, 2015 = Submitted EOI Visa 190
December 11, 2015 = Received ITA
December 12, 2015 = Lodged NSW Nomination
January 11, 2015 = NSW Approved
January 25, 2016 = Medical @ Nationwide Makati
February 15, 2016 = Lodged Visa (Waiting Game)
March 15, 2016 = CO reuqested for PTE results
*****Sana maging okay ang lahat****
Posts: 22Member
Joined: Apr 14, 2012
walang form 80 wala din ctc, just all clear color copies of the required documents.
233411 Electronics Engineer
30-5-2015 - IELTS EXAM
13-6- 2015 - IELTS Result Competent English
12-7-2015 - submitted CDR to EA
8-9-2015 - EA assessment approved - Professional Engineer 233411
11-9-2015 submitted EOI for 190 NSW - 60 points
6-11-2015 PTE Exam (Manila) - Superior
8-11-2015 Updated EOI for 189 - 75 points
23-11-2015 189 Invitation Received
10-12-2015 Visa 189 Lodged
6-01-2016 All PCC uploaded
7-01-2016 All Medicals cleared
11-01-2016 Direct Visa Grant
Posts: 735Member
Joined: Jun 19, 2015
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Age - 25pts
Experience - 5pts
Education - 15pts
PTE - 10pts
SS - 5pts
TOTAL = 60 POINTS (VISA 190)
November 2014 = Decided to pursue family migration to Australia
January 2015 = Took the IELTS @ British Council (S:7.5,W:6.5,L:7.5,R:7.5)
February - July 2015 = Gather Necessary Documents For Assessment
August 3, 2015 = Submitted documents to Vetassess
October 15, 2015 = Vetassess called our landline to verify my submitted documents
October 21, 2015 = Positive and Negative Result from Vetassess.....out of 10 years of employment 2.7 years lang ang credited sa akin....
October 23, 2015 = Scheduled for PTE-A on November 6...aiming to get 20 points..wish me luck
November 7, 2015 = I took the PTE-A Exam
November 8, 2015 = Results of PTE-A (Listening:80;Reading:63;Speaking:84;Writing:75) 2 Points na lang hindi pa ako pinagbigyan....huhuhu
November 13, 2015 = Baba ng 5 points at the same time schedule din ng PTE-A exam ko
November 13, 2015 = Result of PTE Take 2 (Listening:69; Reading:63; Speaking:79;Writing:78) Sablay na naman
December 2, 2015 = PTE 3rd Retake (sana pumasa na)
December 4, 2015 = PTE Result (Listening:65; Reading: 67; Speaking:68; Writing: 67) Sa wakas
December 4, 2015 = Submitted EOI Visa 190
December 11, 2015 = Received ITA
December 12, 2015 = Lodged NSW Nomination
January 11, 2015 = NSW Approved
January 25, 2016 = Medical @ Nationwide Makati
February 15, 2016 = Lodged Visa (Waiting Game)
March 15, 2016 = CO reuqested for PTE results
*****Sana maging okay ang lahat****
Posts: 379Member
Joined: Nov 06, 2015
Skilled-Independent Visa Subclass 189
Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611
2/2014- Decided to pursue my OZ dream
3/2014- IELTS L-7.5 R-8.0 S-7.0 W-6.5
-Submitted all docs for skill assessment
4/2014- Positive SA as Medical Lab Technician
9/2014- AIMS examination for Medical Lab Scientist
11/2014- Got the result and passed it!!!
1/2015- IELTS L-7.0 R-9.0 S-7.5 W-6.5
took some time off in my application processs
1/5/16- PTE L-76 R-68 S-81 W-73
1/9/16- EIO submitted for NSW state nomination.
- waiting for ITA
5/21- Updated EOI. Applied for 189 & 190 Visa
5/24- ITA for visa 189! Thank you Lord
6/2- Applied for NBI clearance
With Hit!!! same with husband
6/3- preparing other docs
6/7- Applied for CEMI
6/10- Got our NBI clearance
6/17- Medicals at Nationwide Davao
6/23-Health clearance provided
6/30- Lodged visa 189
6/30- Attached docs except form 80
7/29- CO contact asking for form 815
8/1- submitted form 815
8/30- Visa granted!!! Thank you, Lord!
Posts: 379Member
Joined: Nov 06, 2015
Skilled-Independent Visa Subclass 189
Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611
2/2014- Decided to pursue my OZ dream
3/2014- IELTS L-7.5 R-8.0 S-7.0 W-6.5
-Submitted all docs for skill assessment
4/2014- Positive SA as Medical Lab Technician
9/2014- AIMS examination for Medical Lab Scientist
11/2014- Got the result and passed it!!!
1/2015- IELTS L-7.0 R-9.0 S-7.5 W-6.5
took some time off in my application processs
1/5/16- PTE L-76 R-68 S-81 W-73
1/9/16- EIO submitted for NSW state nomination.
- waiting for ITA
5/21- Updated EOI. Applied for 189 & 190 Visa
5/24- ITA for visa 189! Thank you Lord
6/2- Applied for NBI clearance
With Hit!!! same with husband
6/3- preparing other docs
6/7- Applied for CEMI
6/10- Got our NBI clearance
6/17- Medicals at Nationwide Davao
6/23-Health clearance provided
6/30- Lodged visa 189
6/30- Attached docs except form 80
7/29- CO contact asking for form 815
8/1- submitted form 815
8/30- Visa granted!!! Thank you, Lord!
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: 281Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2015
updating the tracker:
Username | Visa Type | Date Lodged | Date CO Contacted | Date Granted
appledeuce | Visa 190 (NSW) | 01-12-15 | 15-12-15 | xx-xx-xx
musolini | Visa 189 | 10-12-15 |xx-xx-xx | 11-01-16 - DG
tiggereroo | Visa 189 | 14-12-15 | xx-xx-xx| xx-xx-xx
palducente | Visa 189 | 14-12-15 | xx-xx-xx | xx-xx-xx
jandm | Visa 189 | 21-12-15 |14-01-16| xx-xx-xx
mgt21 | Visa 189 | 22-12-15 | xx-xx-xx | xx-xx-xx
filipinacpa | VIsa 190 | 23-12-15 | xx-xx-xx | xx-xx-xx
Software Engineer 261313
Aug 1 2015 : IELTS L-8.5 R-8.5 W-7.5 S-7.5
Oct 6 2015 : ACS Assessment Application
Oct 13 2015 : ACS Result
Oct 13 2015 : EOI Application (visa 189 - 60pts, visa 190 - 65 pts)
Dec 1 2015: ACS Re-assessment (added work exp)
Dec 8 2015: ACS Result
Dec 8 2015: Updated EOI (visa 189 - 65pts, visa 190 - 70 pts)
Dec 18 2015: Received ITA for visa 189 and visa 190 (NSW)
Dec 21 2015: Lodged visa 189 application
Jan 14 2016: CO Allocated - GSM Brisbane (requesting for PCC and Form 815)
Jan 28 2016: Uploaded docs requested
Feb 6 2016: Visa Grant