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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: 79Member
Joined: Oct 04, 2015
@chydfaye goodluck!
ANZSCO 241111: Early Childhood Teacher
25 Jul 2015- IELTS (r-8.5, l-8.5, s-8.5, w-7.5)
6 Oct 2015- Submitted documents for AITSL assessment
2 Dec 2015- Received AITSL suitable result
3 Dec 2015- Submitted EOI (65pts)
4 Dec 2016- Received ITA
9 Jan 2016- Lodged VISA 189
13 Jan 2016- Medical (SLEC)
22 Jan 2016- CO requested for PCC and marriage certificate (both front loaded) and Form 80
03 Feb 2016- VISA GRANT
Posts: 92Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2015
@gelotronic nice! Sna by feb 2nd week meron na uli.
04.09.14 IELTS: L:7 R:7 W:6 S:6. (idp) failed
02.15.15 IELTS: L:7 R:8.0 W:6.5 S:6.5 (Bristish council) overall:7
04.20.15 Assessed as Lab technician (Aims)
09.05.15 Took Exam for Lab Scientist (MLS)
09.16.15 PTE: L: 73 R:72 S:48 W:76
10.02.15 PTE: L: 80 R: 86 S:74 W: 83 Thank you Lord!
10.08.15 Started collecting documents ( NBI, police, CoE and etc..)
11.16.15 Passed the Aims Examination.
11.17.15 Submitted Eoi as Medical laboratory scientist (189/190NSW)
12.11.15 Received ITA for NSW (visa 190)
12.12.15 Submitted application to NSW (visa 190)
01.08.16 Invited to Visa 189 (thank you Lord, kahit sayang 300$)
01.09.16 Lodge Visa 189 and submitted documents except Medical
01.18.16 Contacted by CO requesting Medical and form 80
01.20.16 Scheduled Medical (Expresscare Medical Clinic)
01.29.16 Submitted Required Documents (F80&Medical)
02.04.15 Visa Granted (thank you Lord!)
Lord i'm grateful for all your blessings!
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: 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: 93Member
Joined: Aug 20, 2014
at ung NBI clearance, mejo matagal i-process. nauna pa SG CoC hehe, samantalang last wednesday lang kame nag-apply hehe.
anyways, sana inuna ko talaga NBI, mahirap kase mag-apply from abroad.
good luck sating lahat, sana smooth sailing tayo lahat dito sa prosesong ito.
2014-Aug-13 : ACS Assessment
2015-Aug-11 : PTE S90 L90 R90 W90
2015-Dec-28 : EOI 189 261313 - 75 points
2016-Jan-08 : Invited and Applied Visa
2016-Jan-11 : Uploaded all docs including Form 80.
2016-Jan-13: NBI Clearance applied. waiting for release/collection.
2016-Jan-16 : Medical
2016-Jan-19 : CO Allocated GSM Adelaide. SG PCC uploaded. Medical screening cleared except for Son.
2016-Jan-21 : NBI clearances uploaded.
2016-Jan-28 : Son's Health Clearance Provided. All requested documents uploaded.
2016-Feb-25 : 2nd CO contact. Form 815 requested and uploaded Same Day.
2016-Feb-26 : VISA GRANT! Thank you Panginoon!
Posts: 21Member
Joined: Jan 16, 2016
Apr 18, 2015 - IELTS 1st take - L8.5|R8|W6|S7
Oct 24, 2015 - IELTS 2nd take - L8|R8|W7|S6.5
Dec 11, 2015 - ACS Assessed (Analyst Programmer)
Dec 29, 2015 - PTE 1st take passed - L7.5|R7.5|W8|S7.5
Dec 30, 2015 - Visa 189 EOI submitted (2 adults 1 kid) - 65 points
Jan 8, 2016 - ITA
Jan 11, 2016 - Lodged
Jan 28, 2016 - CO GSM Brisbane assigned. Requested for Form 80, Police Clearance, Medical Examinations and Employment Financial Information.
Mar 14, 2016 - Uploaded all required documents.
Mar 18, 2016 - Visa grant.
Aug 3, 2016 - First entry cut-off date.
Posts: 79Member
Joined: Oct 04, 2015
ANZSCO 241111: Early Childhood Teacher
25 Jul 2015- IELTS (r-8.5, l-8.5, s-8.5, w-7.5)
6 Oct 2015- Submitted documents for AITSL assessment
2 Dec 2015- Received AITSL suitable result
3 Dec 2015- Submitted EOI (65pts)
4 Dec 2016- Received ITA
9 Jan 2016- Lodged VISA 189
13 Jan 2016- Medical (SLEC)
22 Jan 2016- CO requested for PCC and marriage certificate (both front loaded) and Form 80
03 Feb 2016- VISA GRANT
Posts: 749Member
Joined: Sep 21, 2015
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NicoDc | 189 | 09-Jan-16 | 18-Jan-16: Medical & F80 | xx-xxx-16
cha33315 | 189 | 02-Jan-16 |xx-xxx-16| xx-xxx-16
ceejaycruz17| 189 | 09-Jan-16 | xx-xxx-16 | xx-xxx-16
keziah_siscar | 189 | 09-Jan-16 | xx-xxx-16 | xx-xxx-16
lcsarge | 189 | 11-Jan-16 | xx-xxx-16 | xx-xxx-16
Counterfeit | 189 | 11-Jan-16 | xx-xxx-16 | xx-xxx-16
ram071312 | 189 | 12-Jan-16 |xx-xxx-16| xx-xxx-16
joseph85 | 189 | 13-Jan-16 | xx-xxx-16 | xx-xxx-16
omeng22 | 189 | 14-Jan-16 | xx-xxx-16 | xx-xxx-16
bawingski | 189 | 14-Jan-16 | xx-xxx-16 | xx-xxx-16
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: 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: 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: 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.
Posts: 21Member
Joined: Jan 16, 2016
Apr 18, 2015 - IELTS 1st take - L8.5|R8|W6|S7
Oct 24, 2015 - IELTS 2nd take - L8|R8|W7|S6.5
Dec 11, 2015 - ACS Assessed (Analyst Programmer)
Dec 29, 2015 - PTE 1st take passed - L7.5|R7.5|W8|S7.5
Dec 30, 2015 - Visa 189 EOI submitted (2 adults 1 kid) - 65 points
Jan 8, 2016 - ITA
Jan 11, 2016 - Lodged
Jan 28, 2016 - CO GSM Brisbane assigned. Requested for Form 80, Police Clearance, Medical Examinations and Employment Financial Information.
Mar 14, 2016 - Uploaded all required documents.
Mar 18, 2016 - Visa grant.
Aug 3, 2016 - First entry cut-off date.
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Jan 03, 2016
Congratz @filipinacpa.
Thanks @ram0171312 for the tracker
Dec 2014 - ielts exam (planning to migrate to canada)
Finally decided to pursue Australia rather than Canada..
Sept 2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
Oct 19, 2015 - Positive outcome (8 years experience credited..wooooww! thank you Lord Jesus!)
Oct 19, 2015 - Submitted EOI - Visa 189
Jan 8, 2016 - Received ITA .. wew sa wakas..
Jan14, 2016 - Lodged Visa 189 application
Jan 20, 2016 - Medicals @ LifeCare Diagnostics
Jan 21, 2016 - Additional test required for daughter - Xray due positive PPD test
Jan 26, 2016 - Xray ok but they only took 1 view (2 views needed by DIBP), need to visit again the clinic.. wew!
Jan 29 - CO GSM Brisbane, requesting Form 80 for me and my wife
April 28 - requesting form 815
April 28, 2016 - visa grant! Thank you Lord Jesus!
"whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours" - Mark 11:24
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: 281Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2015
http://www.perthconsul.com/NBI-Process.html
Ms. Sandra P. Sobida, National Bureau of Investigation
IRD – Mailed Clearance Section Taft Ave., Ermita 1000 Manila Philippines
( telephone (632) 523-8231 to 38 )
try mo rin mag browse sa ibang threads here like http://pinoyau.info/discussion/412/nbi-clearance-application-from-abroad/p1 though parang di na active yung thread masyado but I found some helpful info.
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: 704Member
Joined: Feb 27, 2013
Visa Grant - Dec 22, 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: 227Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2015
Mag update po kami later ng Timeline
10/08/2015 Decided to migrate to OZ
11/21/2015 Took IELTS Exam
12/05/2015 IELTS Result Released - L:7.0, R:7.0, W:6.5; S:7.5
12/10/2015 EA Submitted
12/18/2015 EA Positive (ANZSCO Code: 263312 - Telecoms Network Engineer)
01/19/2016 Scheduled PTE-A Exam
01/19/2016 PTE-A Released L:77, R:77, W:76; S:88
01/19/2016 EOI Submitted @ 65PTS, Visa 189
01/21/2016 (Jan22 Au Time) ITA received (Thank u Lord!)
01/30/2016 Medical @ Nationwide
02/02/2016 PPD Test Result Negative
02/03/2016 Husband (main applicant) and Daughter's Medical Submitted - no action required
02/09/2016 My medicals submitted - no action required (late urine submission due to monthly period)
02/11/2016 - VISA 189 Lodged, front loaded all docs except form 80
02/13/2016 - Form 80 Uploaded
02/23/2016 - Direct Grant! (Praise God!)
Thank you Lord!
Posts: 21Member
Joined: Jan 16, 2016
Apr 18, 2015 - IELTS 1st take - L8.5|R8|W6|S7
Oct 24, 2015 - IELTS 2nd take - L8|R8|W7|S6.5
Dec 11, 2015 - ACS Assessed (Analyst Programmer)
Dec 29, 2015 - PTE 1st take passed - L7.5|R7.5|W8|S7.5
Dec 30, 2015 - Visa 189 EOI submitted (2 adults 1 kid) - 65 points
Jan 8, 2016 - ITA
Jan 11, 2016 - Lodged
Jan 28, 2016 - CO GSM Brisbane assigned. Requested for Form 80, Police Clearance, Medical Examinations and Employment Financial Information.
Mar 14, 2016 - Uploaded all required documents.
Mar 18, 2016 - Visa grant.
Aug 3, 2016 - First entry cut-off date.
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: 93Member
Joined: Aug 20, 2014
sa expatforum, merong mga ka-batch natin. DG sila kahapon. ambilis!
2014-Aug-13 : ACS Assessment
2015-Aug-11 : PTE S90 L90 R90 W90
2015-Dec-28 : EOI 189 261313 - 75 points
2016-Jan-08 : Invited and Applied Visa
2016-Jan-11 : Uploaded all docs including Form 80.
2016-Jan-13: NBI Clearance applied. waiting for release/collection.
2016-Jan-16 : Medical
2016-Jan-19 : CO Allocated GSM Adelaide. SG PCC uploaded. Medical screening cleared except for Son.
2016-Jan-21 : NBI clearances uploaded.
2016-Jan-28 : Son's Health Clearance Provided. All requested documents uploaded.
2016-Feb-25 : 2nd CO contact. Form 815 requested and uploaded Same Day.
2016-Feb-26 : VISA GRANT! Thank you Panginoon!
Posts: 67Member
Joined: Feb 21, 2014
Posts: 749Member
Joined: Sep 21, 2015
Wow ang bilis nga kung meron na silang grants
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: 93Member
Joined: Aug 20, 2014
Ok naman sa SATA, mura fees.nila
2014-Aug-13 : ACS Assessment
2015-Aug-11 : PTE S90 L90 R90 W90
2015-Dec-28 : EOI 189 261313 - 75 points
2016-Jan-08 : Invited and Applied Visa
2016-Jan-11 : Uploaded all docs including Form 80.
2016-Jan-13: NBI Clearance applied. waiting for release/collection.
2016-Jan-16 : Medical
2016-Jan-19 : CO Allocated GSM Adelaide. SG PCC uploaded. Medical screening cleared except for Son.
2016-Jan-21 : NBI clearances uploaded.
2016-Jan-28 : Son's Health Clearance Provided. All requested documents uploaded.
2016-Feb-25 : 2nd CO contact. Form 815 requested and uploaded Same Day.
2016-Feb-26 : VISA GRANT! Thank you Panginoon!
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: 134Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2015
13 Jun 2015 - IELTS 1 (R8,L8,S7.5,W6.5)
19 Oct 2015 - PTE Exam 1 - R67, L76, S44, W85
21 Dec 2015 - PTE Exam 2 - R90, L79, S90, W81
20 Jan 2016 - ICAA Education and Skills Assessment Submitted
22 Jan 2016 - ICAA Result - Positive Management Accountant
23 Jan 2016 - EOI Submitted (189)
03 Feb 2016 - ITA Received (189)
10 Feb 2016 - Visa Application Lodged (189) -75 points
15 Feb 2016 - Medical SLMC BGC
25 Feb 2016 - CO contact, medical 1 dependent pending
29 Feb 2016 - Submitted further medical test result
Posts: 134Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2015
13 Jun 2015 - IELTS 1 (R8,L8,S7.5,W6.5)
19 Oct 2015 - PTE Exam 1 - R67, L76, S44, W85
21 Dec 2015 - PTE Exam 2 - R90, L79, S90, W81
20 Jan 2016 - ICAA Education and Skills Assessment Submitted
22 Jan 2016 - ICAA Result - Positive Management Accountant
23 Jan 2016 - EOI Submitted (189)
03 Feb 2016 - ITA Received (189)
10 Feb 2016 - Visa Application Lodged (189) -75 points
15 Feb 2016 - Medical SLMC BGC
25 Feb 2016 - CO contact, medical 1 dependent pending
29 Feb 2016 - Submitted further medical test result
Posts: 79Member
Joined: Oct 04, 2015
I hope ok naman xray ng baby mo @gelotronic
ANZSCO 241111: Early Childhood Teacher
25 Jul 2015- IELTS (r-8.5, l-8.5, s-8.5, w-7.5)
6 Oct 2015- Submitted documents for AITSL assessment
2 Dec 2015- Received AITSL suitable result
3 Dec 2015- Submitted EOI (65pts)
4 Dec 2016- Received ITA
9 Jan 2016- Lodged VISA 189
13 Jan 2016- Medical (SLEC)
22 Jan 2016- CO requested for PCC and marriage certificate (both front loaded) and Form 80
03 Feb 2016- VISA GRANT
Posts: 79Member
Joined: Oct 04, 2015
ANZSCO 241111: Early Childhood Teacher
25 Jul 2015- IELTS (r-8.5, l-8.5, s-8.5, w-7.5)
6 Oct 2015- Submitted documents for AITSL assessment
2 Dec 2015- Received AITSL suitable result
3 Dec 2015- Submitted EOI (65pts)
4 Dec 2016- Received ITA
9 Jan 2016- Lodged VISA 189
13 Jan 2016- Medical (SLEC)
22 Jan 2016- CO requested for PCC and marriage certificate (both front loaded) and Form 80
03 Feb 2016- VISA GRANT