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Posts: 115Member
Joined: May 08, 2014
261313 Software Engineer (VISA 189)
09/08/14 - ACS completed
10/02/14 - IELTS Exam (L-6.5 R-7 W-6.5 S -6.5)
11/21/14 - IELTS Exam (L-6.5 R-6.5 W-6.0 S -6.0)
02/28/15 - IELTS Exam (L-6.5 R-7 W-6.5 S -6.5)
04/30/15 - IELTS Exam (L-7.0 R-6.5 W-6.0 S -7.0)
06/03/15 - PTE Exam (L-71 R-72 W-74 S -67)
06/08/15 - Submitted EOI (60 points)
Posts: 908Member
Joined: May 13, 2015
Computer network and systems engineer (263111) - Hubby is main applicant - Mapua (BS-ECE)
07.23.15 - submitted ACS
07.27.15 - ACS result - suitable..AQF Bachelor. 2 yrs deduction. 5yrs and 10 mos credited
09.28.15 - PTE scheduled exam (Sg)
09.29.15 - PTE Results. L - 90, R - 86, S - 90, W - 86. Overall = 90
09.30.15 - Submitted EOI Visa 189 - 70 pts
10.09.15 - Invitation received
10.28.15 - medicals (me & hubby) @ Point Medical Sg
11.11.15 - NBI (me, hubby and mother)
11.16.15 - medicals of mother @ St Lukes BGC
11.22.15 - Lodged Visa
11.25.15 - Frontloaded docs and requested SG CoC
12.01.15 - CO Allocated. Request form 47a for mother
12.02.15 - Frontloaded SG CoC (me & hubby) and form 47a
02.09.16 - called GSM Adelaide for follow-up (71 days from CO contact)
02.15.16 - granted! Thank you for the Blessings
Dependent parent rejected. CO not satisfied with one of the requirements for dependency (part of household unit)
07.28.16 - Big move! Sydney here we go!
09.19.16 - Start of work
09.22.16 - Hubby start of work
06.19.17 - Hubby's new work
11.16.17 - hello Baby!
Jesus, I Trust In You
Posts: 16Member
Joined: Sep 25, 2015
God bless po.
Posts: 19Member
Joined: Oct 26, 2015
Posts: 204Member
Joined: Mar 06, 2015
Best Regards,
Nedz
Occupation - Accountant
March 2014 - Decided to move on
Oct 2014 to - 4 attempts in ELTS
April 2015
July 2015 - PTE L-86 R-81 W-90 S-90
Nov 2015 - CPAA Positive Qualification/Skilled Employment Assessment
04 Dec 2015 - EOI 189 ( 70 pts)
05 Dec 2015 - EOI 190 ( 70+5 pts )
11 Dec 2015 - Received NSW Invitation for Nomination
14 Dec 2015 - Lodged Application for Nomination
21 Jan 2015 - Received ITA 189 ( did not pursue cos may mali sa EOI ko)
25 Jan 2016 - Nomination approval / ITA 190
08 Mar 2016 - Lodged 190 visa (Frontloaded medical, NBI, SG COC, F80)
04 April 2016 - Visa grant/DG
24 Feb 2017 - IED
Jan 2017 - Big Move
"Believe you can and you're half way there."
Posts: 908Member
Joined: May 13, 2015
Computer network and systems engineer (263111) - Hubby is main applicant - Mapua (BS-ECE)
07.23.15 - submitted ACS
07.27.15 - ACS result - suitable..AQF Bachelor. 2 yrs deduction. 5yrs and 10 mos credited
09.28.15 - PTE scheduled exam (Sg)
09.29.15 - PTE Results. L - 90, R - 86, S - 90, W - 86. Overall = 90
09.30.15 - Submitted EOI Visa 189 - 70 pts
10.09.15 - Invitation received
10.28.15 - medicals (me & hubby) @ Point Medical Sg
11.11.15 - NBI (me, hubby and mother)
11.16.15 - medicals of mother @ St Lukes BGC
11.22.15 - Lodged Visa
11.25.15 - Frontloaded docs and requested SG CoC
12.01.15 - CO Allocated. Request form 47a for mother
12.02.15 - Frontloaded SG CoC (me & hubby) and form 47a
02.09.16 - called GSM Adelaide for follow-up (71 days from CO contact)
02.15.16 - granted! Thank you for the Blessings
Dependent parent rejected. CO not satisfied with one of the requirements for dependency (part of household unit)
07.28.16 - Big move! Sydney here we go!
09.19.16 - Start of work
09.22.16 - Hubby start of work
06.19.17 - Hubby's new work
11.16.17 - hello Baby!
Jesus, I Trust In You
Posts: 207Member
Joined: Aug 19, 2014
Posts: 908Member
Joined: May 13, 2015
Computer network and systems engineer (263111) - Hubby is main applicant - Mapua (BS-ECE)
07.23.15 - submitted ACS
07.27.15 - ACS result - suitable..AQF Bachelor. 2 yrs deduction. 5yrs and 10 mos credited
09.28.15 - PTE scheduled exam (Sg)
09.29.15 - PTE Results. L - 90, R - 86, S - 90, W - 86. Overall = 90
09.30.15 - Submitted EOI Visa 189 - 70 pts
10.09.15 - Invitation received
10.28.15 - medicals (me & hubby) @ Point Medical Sg
11.11.15 - NBI (me, hubby and mother)
11.16.15 - medicals of mother @ St Lukes BGC
11.22.15 - Lodged Visa
11.25.15 - Frontloaded docs and requested SG CoC
12.01.15 - CO Allocated. Request form 47a for mother
12.02.15 - Frontloaded SG CoC (me & hubby) and form 47a
02.09.16 - called GSM Adelaide for follow-up (71 days from CO contact)
02.15.16 - granted! Thank you for the Blessings
Dependent parent rejected. CO not satisfied with one of the requirements for dependency (part of household unit)
07.28.16 - Big move! Sydney here we go!
09.19.16 - Start of work
09.22.16 - Hubby start of work
06.19.17 - Hubby's new work
11.16.17 - hello Baby!
Jesus, I Trust In You
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: 47Member
Joined: Sep 12, 2013
@ed_lupeet @heymate Congrats sa inyo!
Posts: 908Member
Joined: May 13, 2015
Computer network and systems engineer (263111) - Hubby is main applicant - Mapua (BS-ECE)
07.23.15 - submitted ACS
07.27.15 - ACS result - suitable..AQF Bachelor. 2 yrs deduction. 5yrs and 10 mos credited
09.28.15 - PTE scheduled exam (Sg)
09.29.15 - PTE Results. L - 90, R - 86, S - 90, W - 86. Overall = 90
09.30.15 - Submitted EOI Visa 189 - 70 pts
10.09.15 - Invitation received
10.28.15 - medicals (me & hubby) @ Point Medical Sg
11.11.15 - NBI (me, hubby and mother)
11.16.15 - medicals of mother @ St Lukes BGC
11.22.15 - Lodged Visa
11.25.15 - Frontloaded docs and requested SG CoC
12.01.15 - CO Allocated. Request form 47a for mother
12.02.15 - Frontloaded SG CoC (me & hubby) and form 47a
02.09.16 - called GSM Adelaide for follow-up (71 days from CO contact)
02.15.16 - granted! Thank you for the Blessings
Dependent parent rejected. CO not satisfied with one of the requirements for dependency (part of household unit)
07.28.16 - Big move! Sydney here we go!
09.19.16 - Start of work
09.22.16 - Hubby start of work
06.19.17 - Hubby's new work
11.16.17 - hello Baby!
Jesus, I Trust In You
Posts: 115Member
Joined: May 08, 2014
@kittykitkat18 and @ccanda77 Top 2 nalang mga sis. parang Ms. U ah. bukas na merno na yan at magiging complete na tayo.
Team October Tracker
Updated as of Jan 20,2016
engr_joms2| Visa 189 | Oct 09 ,2015 | Nov 2,2015 - DG
vpJulie | Visa 189| Oct 09 ,2015 | Nov 3,2015 - DG
MisterKehn | Visa 189 | Oct 11 ,2015 | Nov 10,2015-DG
josephus_bumaat| Visa 190 | Oct 13 ,2015 | Nov 18, 2015 - DG
mae_oz| Visa 190 | Oct 13 ,2015 | Dec 2, 2015 - DG
amb3r795 | Visa 189 | Oct 14 ,2015 | Nov 11,2015-CO (Evidence of Change of name | Jan 18, 2016 - Visa Granted
jdelosr | Visa 190 | Oct 15 ,2015 | Nov 13 2015| -DG
ccanda77 | Visa 190 | Oct 16, 2015 | Nov 17, 2015 spouse Evidence of functional English | ? | ?
raven2st | Visa 189 | Oct 16, 2015 |Nov 25,2015-CO| Jan 06,2016-Visa Granted
simpleplan | Visa 189 | Oct 16 ,2015 | Nov 2,2015-CO | Nov 29,2015-Visa Granted |
moss0805 | Visa 189 | Oct 17 ,2015 | Nov 11,2015-CO (Request PCC)| Dec 4, 2015-Visa Granted|
Tooties | Visa 190 | Oct 19 ,2015 | Nov 19, 2015 - DG
enteng007 | Visa 189 | Oct 19 ,2015 | Nov 25,2015-CO | Jan 15, 2016 - Visa Granted
mirasa | Visa 189 | Oct 26 ,2015 | Nov 13,2015-CO | Nov 28,2015-Visa Granted
Khangki | Visa 190 | Oct 27 ,2015 | Nov 30,2015|DG
ed_lupeet | Visa 189 | Oct 27, 2015 | Nov 16, 2015-CO(Request spouse EMI and Medical) | Jan 20, 2016 - Visa Granted
heymate | Visa 189 | Oct 30 ,2015 | Nov 18, 2015 - CO (Request Form 80 | Jan 20, 2016 - Visa Granted
kittykitkat18 | Visa 189 | Nov 22,2015 | Dec 1, 2015 - CO (Request Form 47a | ? | ?
261313 Software Engineer (VISA 189)
09/08/14 - ACS completed
10/02/14 - IELTS Exam (L-6.5 R-7 W-6.5 S -6.5)
11/21/14 - IELTS Exam (L-6.5 R-6.5 W-6.0 S -6.0)
02/28/15 - IELTS Exam (L-6.5 R-7 W-6.5 S -6.5)
04/30/15 - IELTS Exam (L-7.0 R-6.5 W-6.0 S -7.0)
06/03/15 - PTE Exam (L-71 R-72 W-74 S -67)
06/08/15 - Submitted EOI (60 points)
Posts: 908Member
Joined: May 13, 2015
Computer network and systems engineer (263111) - Hubby is main applicant - Mapua (BS-ECE)
07.23.15 - submitted ACS
07.27.15 - ACS result - suitable..AQF Bachelor. 2 yrs deduction. 5yrs and 10 mos credited
09.28.15 - PTE scheduled exam (Sg)
09.29.15 - PTE Results. L - 90, R - 86, S - 90, W - 86. Overall = 90
09.30.15 - Submitted EOI Visa 189 - 70 pts
10.09.15 - Invitation received
10.28.15 - medicals (me & hubby) @ Point Medical Sg
11.11.15 - NBI (me, hubby and mother)
11.16.15 - medicals of mother @ St Lukes BGC
11.22.15 - Lodged Visa
11.25.15 - Frontloaded docs and requested SG CoC
12.01.15 - CO Allocated. Request form 47a for mother
12.02.15 - Frontloaded SG CoC (me & hubby) and form 47a
02.09.16 - called GSM Adelaide for follow-up (71 days from CO contact)
02.15.16 - granted! Thank you for the Blessings
Dependent parent rejected. CO not satisfied with one of the requirements for dependency (part of household unit)
07.28.16 - Big move! Sydney here we go!
09.19.16 - Start of work
09.22.16 - Hubby start of work
06.19.17 - Hubby's new work
11.16.17 - hello Baby!
Jesus, I Trust In You
Posts: 206Member
Joined: Jun 03, 2015
Posts: 16Member
Joined: Sep 25, 2015
@ccanda77 ; @kittykitkat18 - guys, kayo na ang susunod na makaka receive ng visa grant. It will come definitely.
Posts: 908Member
Joined: May 13, 2015
Computer network and systems engineer (263111) - Hubby is main applicant - Mapua (BS-ECE)
07.23.15 - submitted ACS
07.27.15 - ACS result - suitable..AQF Bachelor. 2 yrs deduction. 5yrs and 10 mos credited
09.28.15 - PTE scheduled exam (Sg)
09.29.15 - PTE Results. L - 90, R - 86, S - 90, W - 86. Overall = 90
09.30.15 - Submitted EOI Visa 189 - 70 pts
10.09.15 - Invitation received
10.28.15 - medicals (me & hubby) @ Point Medical Sg
11.11.15 - NBI (me, hubby and mother)
11.16.15 - medicals of mother @ St Lukes BGC
11.22.15 - Lodged Visa
11.25.15 - Frontloaded docs and requested SG CoC
12.01.15 - CO Allocated. Request form 47a for mother
12.02.15 - Frontloaded SG CoC (me & hubby) and form 47a
02.09.16 - called GSM Adelaide for follow-up (71 days from CO contact)
02.15.16 - granted! Thank you for the Blessings
Dependent parent rejected. CO not satisfied with one of the requirements for dependency (part of household unit)
07.28.16 - Big move! Sydney here we go!
09.19.16 - Start of work
09.22.16 - Hubby start of work
06.19.17 - Hubby's new work
11.16.17 - hello Baby!
Jesus, I Trust In You
Posts: 86Member
Joined: Nov 07, 2014
VISA APPLIED: SI 189 | ANZSCO Code: Software Engineer (261313)
06/10/2014: ACS Submitted
07/02/2014: ACS Result: Positive Assesment
09/06/0214: IELTS ( L-7.5,R-8.0,W-7.5,S-7.5)
09/20/2014: EOI Submitted, 60 points
10/27/2014: EOI Invited
10/28/2014: Visa Lodged
11/01/2014: Frontloaded all documents and Medical exam done
01/19/2015: Direct Grant!
Posts: 115Member
Joined: May 08, 2014
261313 Software Engineer (VISA 189)
09/08/14 - ACS completed
10/02/14 - IELTS Exam (L-6.5 R-7 W-6.5 S -6.5)
11/21/14 - IELTS Exam (L-6.5 R-6.5 W-6.0 S -6.0)
02/28/15 - IELTS Exam (L-6.5 R-7 W-6.5 S -6.5)
04/30/15 - IELTS Exam (L-7.0 R-6.5 W-6.0 S -7.0)
06/03/15 - PTE Exam (L-71 R-72 W-74 S -67)
06/08/15 - Submitted EOI (60 points)
Posts: 908Member
Joined: May 13, 2015
Computer network and systems engineer (263111) - Hubby is main applicant - Mapua (BS-ECE)
07.23.15 - submitted ACS
07.27.15 - ACS result - suitable..AQF Bachelor. 2 yrs deduction. 5yrs and 10 mos credited
09.28.15 - PTE scheduled exam (Sg)
09.29.15 - PTE Results. L - 90, R - 86, S - 90, W - 86. Overall = 90
09.30.15 - Submitted EOI Visa 189 - 70 pts
10.09.15 - Invitation received
10.28.15 - medicals (me & hubby) @ Point Medical Sg
11.11.15 - NBI (me, hubby and mother)
11.16.15 - medicals of mother @ St Lukes BGC
11.22.15 - Lodged Visa
11.25.15 - Frontloaded docs and requested SG CoC
12.01.15 - CO Allocated. Request form 47a for mother
12.02.15 - Frontloaded SG CoC (me & hubby) and form 47a
02.09.16 - called GSM Adelaide for follow-up (71 days from CO contact)
02.15.16 - granted! Thank you for the Blessings
Dependent parent rejected. CO not satisfied with one of the requirements for dependency (part of household unit)
07.28.16 - Big move! Sydney here we go!
09.19.16 - Start of work
09.22.16 - Hubby start of work
06.19.17 - Hubby's new work
11.16.17 - hello Baby!
Jesus, I Trust In You
Posts: 15Member
Joined: Nov 09, 2015
http://myimmitracker.com - track your 189, 190 and partner visas online. The only Australian visa tracker.
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Jun 01, 2015
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Jun 01, 2015
Posts: 206Member
Joined: Jun 03, 2015
I will have to check my work roster kung kelan ako vacant.
Posts: 233Member
Joined: Sep 09, 2015
31-July-2014: IELTS IDP - 1st Take
30-Oct-2014: IELTS IDP - 2nd Take
10-Jan-2015: IELTS BC - 3rd Take
11-Feb-2015: Submitted CDR to EA
07-July-2015: Received positive assessment from EA
08-July-2015: EOI submitted for Visa 190(SS)
31-July-2015: 1st take PTE (failed)
23-Aug-2015: 2nd take PTE(failed)
09-Sept-2015: 3rd take PTE results: Pass(finally!!!). Score converted to IELTS is 7.5 in each band
09-Sept-2015: Updated EOI for Visa 189 (Total points: 65)
09-Oct-2015: ITA received for Visa 189
11-Oct-2015: Visa Lodge
22-Oct-2015: Uploaded COC
04-Nov-2015: Medicals uploaded
10-Nov-2015: Visa Grant - Thank you Lord! ..
April-2016: Initial Entry Sydney
Posts: 207Member
Joined: Aug 19, 2014
Posts: 206Member
Joined: Jun 03, 2015
ako kasi naka agency nursing pa..naghahanap din nang Permanent Job.
Hina nang Hiring nang January at February eh..hayst.
@ed_lupeet Ok sa Murrumbeena..lapit sa City..
Nasa Elsternwick ako..If dito n keo, iorganize lng natin yan.
Posts: 233Member
Joined: Sep 09, 2015
31-July-2014: IELTS IDP - 1st Take
30-Oct-2014: IELTS IDP - 2nd Take
10-Jan-2015: IELTS BC - 3rd Take
11-Feb-2015: Submitted CDR to EA
07-July-2015: Received positive assessment from EA
08-July-2015: EOI submitted for Visa 190(SS)
31-July-2015: 1st take PTE (failed)
23-Aug-2015: 2nd take PTE(failed)
09-Sept-2015: 3rd take PTE results: Pass(finally!!!). Score converted to IELTS is 7.5 in each band
09-Sept-2015: Updated EOI for Visa 189 (Total points: 65)
09-Oct-2015: ITA received for Visa 189
11-Oct-2015: Visa Lodge
22-Oct-2015: Uploaded COC
04-Nov-2015: Medicals uploaded
10-Nov-2015: Visa Grant - Thank you Lord! ..
April-2016: Initial Entry Sydney
Posts: 206Member
Joined: Jun 03, 2015
May interview ako pero end of Feb pa raw sila mag start..hopefully
Posts: 233Member
Joined: Sep 09, 2015
31-July-2014: IELTS IDP - 1st Take
30-Oct-2014: IELTS IDP - 2nd Take
10-Jan-2015: IELTS BC - 3rd Take
11-Feb-2015: Submitted CDR to EA
07-July-2015: Received positive assessment from EA
08-July-2015: EOI submitted for Visa 190(SS)
31-July-2015: 1st take PTE (failed)
23-Aug-2015: 2nd take PTE(failed)
09-Sept-2015: 3rd take PTE results: Pass(finally!!!). Score converted to IELTS is 7.5 in each band
09-Sept-2015: Updated EOI for Visa 189 (Total points: 65)
09-Oct-2015: ITA received for Visa 189
11-Oct-2015: Visa Lodge
22-Oct-2015: Uploaded COC
04-Nov-2015: Medicals uploaded
10-Nov-2015: Visa Grant - Thank you Lord! ..
April-2016: Initial Entry Sydney
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Jan 29, 2015
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313)
08/11/2015 - Submitted ACS assessment
08/14/2015 - ACS positive results
09/26/2015 - IELTS GT @ IDP
10/09/2015 - IELTS Results [L: 7.5, R: 9.0, W: 7.0, S: 7.0 = TBS: 7.5]
10/12/2015 - Submitted EOI Visa 189 - 65pts
10/23/2015 - Invitation received
10/26/2015 - Lodged Visa 189 Application
11/02/2015 - COC
11/04/2015 - NBI
11/09/2015 - Medical
11/13/2015 - CO assigned
11/14/2015 - Form 80 uploaded
11/28/2015 - 189 Visa Grant! (All Glory, Honor and Praises to our Lord)