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Posts: 6Member
Joined: Jan 11, 2016
ANZSCO Code 261311 || Analyst Programmer
09.17.2015: ACS Skills Assessment
10.06.2015: ACS Result (7yrs work experience credited) - Thank you Lord!
01.25.2016: Schedule for PTE Acad Exam @ Pearson VUE Makati
Posts: 7Member
Joined: May 18, 2015
I wish you success in your future endeavour.
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: 79Member
Joined: Aug 31, 2015
Posts: 7Member
Joined: May 18, 2015
Posts: 4Member
Joined: Jan 11, 2016
@filipinacpa hello po
Posts: 4Member
Joined: Jan 11, 2016
My email add is [email protected]
Salamat po
Posts: 79Member
Joined: Aug 31, 2015
Posts: 193Member
Joined: Nov 27, 2011
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Occupation: Computer and Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111)
Main Applicant: Wife
29 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
27 July 2013 - Suitablle, AQF Bachelor Degree, 8 yrs experience counted
29 August 2013 - IELTS Exam Date, IDP Singapore
Posts: 3Member
Joined: Oct 14, 2015
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: 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: 4Member
Joined: Jan 11, 2016
Posts: 79Member
Joined: Aug 31, 2015
Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
Joined: Mar 11, 2015
Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer
Feb. 12, 2016 - Begin PTE-A review & booked exam at Trident
Mar. 21, 2016 - PTE academic Exam Result PASSED
(L:66, R:73, S:80, W:67); Thank you Lord!
LINK http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p156
Mar. 28, 2016 - Agent updated EOI. Awaiting next round of 189
April 7, 2016 - Received NSW invite (Visa 190)
April 13, 2016 - Received 189 invite (8:56 AM). Thank you Lord!
May 21, 2016 - VISA fee paid to MA. DIBP application received
May 25, 2016 - NBI clearance certificate forwarded to MA
May 30, 2016 - 1st CO contact, Team Adelaide (Medicals asked)
May 31, 2016 - SLEC medical exams with family. Thank you Lord!
June 1, 2016 - Submit to agent CO request (Wife's NBI, Medicals)
June 7, 2016 - Youngest son undergone x-ray at SLEC (2nd visit)
June 14, 2016 - ALL family members "COMPLETED" status to DIBP on medicals
June 29, 2016 - 2nd CO contact. Requested FORM 815 for son.
August 4, 2016 VISA GRANT thank you LORD
August 19, 2016 - PDOS at CFO
October 26, 2016 - Flight to Sydney (then, fly to Western Australia)
http://ozbound.goodtimelines.com/timeline/ticker/jedh_g
Dec. 8, 2016 - Reunited with whole family at Perth
March 15, 2017 - Landed my first job in WA as pressure vessel inspector (Engineering & Mfg Tradesperson job class)
JOSHUA 1:9 - I command you. Be strong and steadfast!
Do not fear nor be dismayed for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
Joined: Jun 29, 2015
after 1 ielts take and 7 (SEVEN!!!) pte takes (ang sakit sakit na sa bulsa ah!), nakuha rin ang desired score, 65+.
Listening - 90
Reading - 71 (difficult for me; tatlong beses lang yata naging 65+ score ko dito)
Speaking - 67 (difficult for me; lowest ko dati ay 40)
Writing - 90
salamat kay LORD at sa thread na ito! @filipinacpa
P.S.
For sale - Practice Tests Plus with key (and CD) purchased from bookdepository.com
11-Jan-2016: English Language Test - PTE Academic
23-Jan-2016: ACS Submission
08-Feb-2016: ACS Result Received
11-Feb-2016: EOI Submitted (189 - 65 points)
16-Feb-2016: Received Invitation To Apply (ITA)
01-Mar-2016: Lodged Visa Application
17-Mar-2016: CO Contact - Brisbane (16 days after lodge)
07-Apr-2016: Submitted requested information (Form 80, NBI, Medical)
04-Jul-2016: Received Grant (entry before 07-Apr-2017)
xx-Nov-2016: Initial entry only
xx-Apr-2018: Big Move
Posts: 413Member
Joined: Dec 06, 2014
Joined: Jun 29, 2015
11-Jan-2016: English Language Test - PTE Academic
23-Jan-2016: ACS Submission
08-Feb-2016: ACS Result Received
11-Feb-2016: EOI Submitted (189 - 65 points)
16-Feb-2016: Received Invitation To Apply (ITA)
01-Mar-2016: Lodged Visa Application
17-Mar-2016: CO Contact - Brisbane (16 days after lodge)
07-Apr-2016: Submitted requested information (Form 80, NBI, Medical)
04-Jul-2016: Received Grant (entry before 07-Apr-2017)
xx-Nov-2016: Initial entry only
xx-Apr-2018: Big Move
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: 73Member
Joined: Jan 14, 2016
03212016-PTEA exam result - L:68/R:73/S:56/W:81
01012019-decided to continue pursuing Au dream; started PTEA review
04032019-PTEA exam result - L71/R89/S66/W86 - Proficient (Thank u Lord, pede na magpa assess)
No matter how long it takes, God's perfect timing is worth the wait
Posts: 83Member
Joined: Nov 09, 2015
263111-Computer Networks and Systems Engineer
18/10/15 to 15/11/15: Gather documents from PH and UAE
17/11/15: ACS Assessment
30/11/15: Not suitable for 262113 - Systems Administrator;
ACS recommended 2631XX job code
07/12/15: Suitable for 263111
12/12/15: IELTS Exam @ Al Falah University, Dubai
25/12/15: IELTS Result (LRWS 6.5/6/7.5/8)
13/02/16: PTE-A Exam (LRWS 68/59/50/71)
"Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory” – George S. Patton
Posts: 215Member
Joined: May 17, 2015
maraming salamat po.
PA: Husband (Production/Plant Engineer -ANZSCO 233513)
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
Posts: 80Member
Joined: Aug 16, 2015
ANZCO Code: 263111 (Computer Network and Systems Engineer)
15 Oct 15 | Decided to pursue Australia Dream
5 Dec 15 | IELTS Exam
18 Dec 15 | IELTS Results | Failed in W:6.5 :-(
14 Jan 16 | Submitted Remarking BC SG
28 Mar 16 | Remarking result - no change
12 April 16 | Book PTE-A Exam
13 May 16 | PTE-A Exam
14 May 16 | PTE-A Result - Passed
30 May 16 | Submitted ACS Assessment
9 June 16 | ACS Result - 5 Years
15 Sep 16 | Wedding (para maisama si Mrs hehe )
20 Sep 16 | Submitted EOI for Visa 189 (65 points) with wife as dependent
12 Oct 16 | ITA Receive
25 Oct 16 | Lodge Visa
07 Nov 16 | SG PCC
23 Nov 16 | Medical at Orchard (PMG)
25 Nov 16 | First CO Contact - requested form 80, medical, additional employment requirements
28 Nov 16 | Medical Result
30 Nov 16 | Submitted Additional Requirements
1 Dec 16 | Visa Grant
Posts: 73Member
Joined: Jan 14, 2016
03212016-PTEA exam result - L:68/R:73/S:56/W:81
01012019-decided to continue pursuing Au dream; started PTEA review
04032019-PTEA exam result - L71/R89/S66/W86 - Proficient (Thank u Lord, pede na magpa assess)
No matter how long it takes, God's perfect timing is worth the wait
Posts: 19Member
Joined: Oct 11, 2015
Joined: Oct 30, 2013
May 2013 - submitted assessment in ACS
thank GOD!
Aug 2013 - got the result. Quite unfavorable due to lack of experience recognized
Oct 2013 - took IELTS exam. Did not meet the desired score
Nov 2013 - re-take IELTS exam. Still did not meet the desired score
Apr 2014 - re-take IELTS exam in the Philippines. Still, failed. I gave up at this point.
Sep 2015 - submitted another ACS assessment. Decided to pursue again since B and I separated. Para makamove on kuno haha!
Sep 2015 - got the result with favorable reply. Still assessed under subclass 190 (state dependent) though.
Apr 2016 - took PTE exam instead. Did not meet required score
May 2016 - re-take PTE exam. FINALLY! got the desired score!
May 2016 - Submitted EOI for South Australia
Jul 2016 - Submitted EOI for New South Wales
May 2017 - got the invitation to apply for state sponsorship! Thank you God! got approved on the same month
Jul 2017 - Visa lodge
Aug 2017 - First CO contact. Asking for B's credentials, Singapore police clearance, etc
Aug 2017 - Medical
Sep 2017 - Provided documents
Nov 2017 - Second CO contact. Asking for more information
Dec 2017 - Provided documents
Mar 13, 2018 - Expired passport
Mar 28, 2018 - Renewed passport
April 11, submitted new passport
April 23 - GRANT
JULY 28, 2018 - IED
Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
Joined: Jan 24, 2013
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
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: 215Member
Joined: May 17, 2015
PA: Husband (Production/Plant Engineer -ANZSCO 233513)
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
Posts: 4Member
Joined: Jul 29, 2015
Posts: 4Member
Joined: Jul 29, 2015