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filipinacpafilipinacpa PerthPosts: 1,085Member, De-activated
in EB's and Get Together
Just thought of this kani-kanina lang.. Haha.. what do you think mga kapatid?
Anyone who is up for this gathering po? Dun lang please sa mura ang food.. Hahahaha.. Tipid mode ng bongga eh.. Hehe.. :)

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!

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  • therealaidstherealaids Singapore
    Posts: 118Member
    Joined: Jan 17, 2011
    Magandang initiative yan filipinacpa! :)
  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    sana nga marami mag join .. tagal na namin to balak magmeet meet with the hope na maging strong ang foundation ng mga friendships natin lalo na't nasa bagong bansa na tayo hehe

    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!

  • ironman_gray22ironman_gray22 North Ryde
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2015
    oi okay to. :) I'm willing to join if ever.

    ANZSCO code: 263311 (Telecommunication Engineer)
    02.14.2013 - IELTS
    Feb 2013 - Dec 2014 - Prioritizing others, realizing I need to pursue it again.
    Jan 25, 2015 - Completed all documents
    Jan 26, 2015 - Submitted to EA for Assessment (13 weeks to wait)
    Apr 27, 2015 - Received EA Assessment (Praise GOD)
    Apr 28, 2015 - Submission of EOI (60 points)
    May 22, 2015 - Received Invitation (thanks GOD, another milestone)
    May 26, 2015 - Lodged Visa
    July 8, 2015 - Medicals at SLMC BGC (praying that it will be alright)
    ..... since my secondary sponsor has an on-going medication (PTB), we need to wait to complete all the series of Sputum and X-Ray.
    Oct 27, 2015 - My secondary sponsor all cleared from PTB (all results are negative).
    Nov 12, 2015 - CO requested form 815 (Health Undertaking)
    Waiting for the visa grant.
    Dec 23, 2015 - And our journey begins here, VISA granted. GOD gave us a very special gift!
    Feb 28, 2016 - Flight to Sydney alone
    Mar 1 - May 1, 2016 - Apply for Engineering job and attended Skillmax to gain more knowledge in finding job, creating CV and CL and correct way of answering interviews. The most difficult and frustrating months. Many rejections..
    Apr 10, 2016 - My wife and my son arrived!
    May 2 - 6, 2016 - Phone interview, face to face interview and job offer! Got Engineering job. Worth the wait.
    May 9, 2016 - Start my first day of Work in Australia as an RF Engineer.

    Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"

  • elainedeveraelainedevera Kensington
    Posts: 119Member
    Joined: May 06, 2015
    ako din sama ako. :D tama sa mura lang, yah know baon mode tayo hehehe!

    December 13, 2014 - IELTS (Competent)
    January 19, 2015 - Submission of CDR in EA Portal online
    May 4, 2015 - Received Shortcoming Letter (TOR)
    May 5, 2015 - Responded to Shortcoming Letter
    May 22, 2015 - Received positive EA assessment
    May 25, 2015 - Submitted EOI
    July 6, 2015 - Received Invitation Letter/immiaccount submission
    July 8, 2015 - Lodged Application for Visa
    August 22, 2015 - document upload
    September 1, 2015 - Shortcoming List from CO
    September 25, 2015 - completed shortcoming list
    November 10, 2015 - Visa 189 Grant
    May 28, 2016 - Big move (Brisbane)

  • elainedeveraelainedevera Kensington
    Posts: 119Member
    Joined: May 06, 2015
    @ram071312

    December 13, 2014 - IELTS (Competent)
    January 19, 2015 - Submission of CDR in EA Portal online
    May 4, 2015 - Received Shortcoming Letter (TOR)
    May 5, 2015 - Responded to Shortcoming Letter
    May 22, 2015 - Received positive EA assessment
    May 25, 2015 - Submitted EOI
    July 6, 2015 - Received Invitation Letter/immiaccount submission
    July 8, 2015 - Lodged Application for Visa
    August 22, 2015 - document upload
    September 1, 2015 - Shortcoming List from CO
    September 25, 2015 - completed shortcoming list
    November 10, 2015 - Visa 189 Grant
    May 28, 2016 - Big move (Brisbane)

  • therealaidstherealaids Singapore
    Posts: 118Member
    Joined: Jan 17, 2011
    edited January 2016
    Don't forget to send admin your pics! :) pa post natin kay Admin somewhere.

    Paging @Admin, maganda siguro magka gallery ka dito para mainspire lalo ang mga aspiring migrants and for them to see na maraming ng mga members na naging part ng pinoy au community. History kung baga.
  • ram071312ram071312 Perth, Western Australia
    Posts: 749Member
    Joined: Sep 21, 2015
    Sama po ako! Yey! thanks @elainedevera @filipinacpa

    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)

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    yey! exciting na.. :) kelan po kaya tayo pwede? Okay po ba ang Feb 6? Agad agad.. Haha..

    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!

  • jkk32wjkk32w Melbourne
    Posts: 682Member
    Joined: Mar 14, 2015
    Saya nmn mag pre au EB agad? enjoy kau! hehe ofw mode pako wla ng uwian sa pinas haha
    post pics agad!

    ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
    02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
    03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
    10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
    10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
    10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
    11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
    11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
    12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
    12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
    12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
    01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
    03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
    03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee! :D
    04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
    07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
    07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
    09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
    09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!

    “Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius

    "Fate loves the fearless." ~James Russell Lowell

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @therealaids sana nga may mga pics gallery dito ng mga pinoyau members no to serve as inspiration na rin sa ibang aspirants and with ongoing applications.. tapos yung background music is yung "THE CLIMB" ni Miley Cyrus.. hahaha.. may member na nagshare ng video niya dito tapos un ung background music, so un lyrics nun ung isa sa naging sandigan ko nung mga panahong nawawalan ako ng pag asa..haha

    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!

  • therealaidstherealaids Singapore
    Posts: 118Member
    Joined: Jan 17, 2011
    ask ko si admin :)
  • elainedeveraelainedevera Kensington
    Posts: 119Member
    Joined: May 06, 2015
    @filipinacpa haha wag naman agad agad... Kelan ba alis mo? saka saan banda ba if ever ang kitaan?

    December 13, 2014 - IELTS (Competent)
    January 19, 2015 - Submission of CDR in EA Portal online
    May 4, 2015 - Received Shortcoming Letter (TOR)
    May 5, 2015 - Responded to Shortcoming Letter
    May 22, 2015 - Received positive EA assessment
    May 25, 2015 - Submitted EOI
    July 6, 2015 - Received Invitation Letter/immiaccount submission
    July 8, 2015 - Lodged Application for Visa
    August 22, 2015 - document upload
    September 1, 2015 - Shortcoming List from CO
    September 25, 2015 - completed shortcoming list
    November 10, 2015 - Visa 189 Grant
    May 28, 2016 - Big move (Brisbane)

  • AdminAdmin Singapore
    Posts: 1,770Administrator
    Joined: Dec 29, 2010
    @therealaids ok lang I can put up a gallery, I still have the photos of the previous meet up :)

    2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
    2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
    2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
    2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
    2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
    2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
    2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
    2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
    2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
    2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
    2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
    2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
    2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
    2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
    2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
    2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
    2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
    2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    eto na attendees.. dagdag pa tayo guys hehe

    SURE attendees:
    @filipinacpa
    @cinnamon20 (sinali ko na magdala daw siya ng binake niya cake hahaha)
    @ironman_gray22
    @elainedevera
    @ram071312
    @therealaids (sis sinama na kita.. react ka nlang if hindi pala hahahah)
    @jrgongon (sinama ko na rin ikaw sir hehe)

    more more pa po.. including yung mga nag iielts/pte/english exams pa.. :)

    @elainedevera sis kayo any suggestions? yung accessible sa lahat. either megamall or mall of asia? hehe.. naeexcite na ko.. sama ko si mama ko hehe

    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!

  • jrgongonjrgongon Sydney
    Posts: 735Member
    Joined: Jun 19, 2015
    @filipinacpa sige ba....why not sa qc circle tapos dala na lang tayo ng food or sa eco park..pero kung ayaw niyo na magluto ung tipong simpleng gathering lang kahit sa timog na lang

    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****

  • therealaidstherealaids Singapore
    Posts: 118Member
    Joined: Jan 17, 2011
    Hi filipinacpa, I'm here at darwin I wont be able to attend :) but thanks for including me :)
  • ram071312ram071312 Perth, Western Australia
    Posts: 749Member
    Joined: Sep 21, 2015
    @filipinacpa megamall ako haha..@elainedevera alam mo yan! Bwahaha

    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)

  • elainedeveraelainedevera Kensington
    Posts: 119Member
    Joined: May 06, 2015
    @filipinacpa okay ako sa moa, cavite kasi ako so malapit sakin. Pero kung yung iba mas accessible sa kanila megamall okay din ako dun.
    @ram071312 hahaha I know right heheheh!!!!

    December 13, 2014 - IELTS (Competent)
    January 19, 2015 - Submission of CDR in EA Portal online
    May 4, 2015 - Received Shortcoming Letter (TOR)
    May 5, 2015 - Responded to Shortcoming Letter
    May 22, 2015 - Received positive EA assessment
    May 25, 2015 - Submitted EOI
    July 6, 2015 - Received Invitation Letter/immiaccount submission
    July 8, 2015 - Lodged Application for Visa
    August 22, 2015 - document upload
    September 1, 2015 - Shortcoming List from CO
    September 25, 2015 - completed shortcoming list
    November 10, 2015 - Visa 189 Grant
    May 28, 2016 - Big move (Brisbane)

  • ironman_gray22ironman_gray22 North Ryde
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2015
    This month planuhin na para maka attend pa kami. :)

    ANZSCO code: 263311 (Telecommunication Engineer)
    02.14.2013 - IELTS
    Feb 2013 - Dec 2014 - Prioritizing others, realizing I need to pursue it again.
    Jan 25, 2015 - Completed all documents
    Jan 26, 2015 - Submitted to EA for Assessment (13 weeks to wait)
    Apr 27, 2015 - Received EA Assessment (Praise GOD)
    Apr 28, 2015 - Submission of EOI (60 points)
    May 22, 2015 - Received Invitation (thanks GOD, another milestone)
    May 26, 2015 - Lodged Visa
    July 8, 2015 - Medicals at SLMC BGC (praying that it will be alright)
    ..... since my secondary sponsor has an on-going medication (PTB), we need to wait to complete all the series of Sputum and X-Ray.
    Oct 27, 2015 - My secondary sponsor all cleared from PTB (all results are negative).
    Nov 12, 2015 - CO requested form 815 (Health Undertaking)
    Waiting for the visa grant.
    Dec 23, 2015 - And our journey begins here, VISA granted. GOD gave us a very special gift!
    Feb 28, 2016 - Flight to Sydney alone
    Mar 1 - May 1, 2016 - Apply for Engineering job and attended Skillmax to gain more knowledge in finding job, creating CV and CL and correct way of answering interviews. The most difficult and frustrating months. Many rejections..
    Apr 10, 2016 - My wife and my son arrived!
    May 2 - 6, 2016 - Phone interview, face to face interview and job offer! Got Engineering job. Worth the wait.
    May 9, 2016 - Start my first day of Work in Australia as an RF Engineer.

    Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"

  • jrgongonjrgongon Sydney
    Posts: 735Member
    Joined: Jun 19, 2015
    kung sa megamall..we can go sa dads ng meryenda para kahit kkb mura lang...

    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****

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @jrgongon pwede nga ang dads sa megamall.. okay ba kayo dun guys? :)

    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!

  • elainedeveraelainedevera Kensington
    Posts: 119Member
    Joined: May 06, 2015
    @filipinacpa gora na sa dads hehehe.

    December 13, 2014 - IELTS (Competent)
    January 19, 2015 - Submission of CDR in EA Portal online
    May 4, 2015 - Received Shortcoming Letter (TOR)
    May 5, 2015 - Responded to Shortcoming Letter
    May 22, 2015 - Received positive EA assessment
    May 25, 2015 - Submitted EOI
    July 6, 2015 - Received Invitation Letter/immiaccount submission
    July 8, 2015 - Lodged Application for Visa
    August 22, 2015 - document upload
    September 1, 2015 - Shortcoming List from CO
    September 25, 2015 - completed shortcoming list
    November 10, 2015 - Visa 189 Grant
    May 28, 2016 - Big move (Brisbane)

  • jrgongonjrgongon Sydney
    Posts: 735Member
    Joined: Jun 19, 2015
    Wag lang feb 7 ha....sa valentine's day na lang..tayo tayo na lang magdate

    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****

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @jrgongon @elainedevera okidoks po hehe.. sked na natin yan..

    Mag votation tayo mga kapatid.. Hehe..

    DATE:
    Option 1 - Feb 14
    Option 2 - Feb 21

    WHERE:
    Option 1 - SM Megamall - Vikings (Php938++ per adult)
    Option 2 - SM Megamall - Dads World Buffet (Php838-888 per adult)
    Option 3 - Shaw Boulevard - Tramway Buffet (Php299 lang yata ito haha)

    TIME:
    Option 1 - Lunch time (10am to 2pm)
    Option 2 - Dinner time (6pm to 9pm)

    Eto po saakin:

    DATE: Option 1
    WHERE: Option 3 hahaha mura kasi hehehe pero ok lang din naman Option 1 or 2 hehe
    TIME: Option 1


    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!

  • chu_sechu_se Melbourne
    Posts: 433Member
    Joined: Jun 06, 2013
    @therealaids sana nga may mga pics gallery dito ng mga pinoyau members no to serve as inspiration na rin sa ibang aspirants and with ongoing applications.. tapos yung background music is yung "THE CLIMB" ni Miley Cyrus.. hahaha.. may member na nagshare ng video niya dito tapos un ung background music, so un lyrics nun ung isa sa naging sandigan ko nung mga panahong nawawalan ako ng pag asa..haha
    naalala ko yung video na yun sis,,,ginawa kung pang motivation yun pag feeling down at emotera mode ako sa apps ko before...
    naging themesong ko yun while ongoing yung application ko,

    Malapit na din mapalitan yung themesong.."all my bags are packed".bwahaaha,,,
    Gusto ko sana maka attend sa EB nyo ah,,,,for sure ang saya nyan,,,kaso nasa Cebu ako,
  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @chu_se ako din sis emotera ako sa song na yan.. pag nawawalan ng pag-asa, pinapakinggan ko lang at kinakanta yan.. hehe. sa pagkakatanda ko, yung gumawa ng sarili niyang music vid niyan is yung na-reject sa visa tapos after few years, lumabas yung result na visa granted na siya.. haha..

    okay lang yan sis.. marami pa tayo time lalo na sa land down under.. hehe

    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!

  • jrgongonjrgongon Sydney
    Posts: 735Member
    Joined: Jun 19, 2015
    hey...meryenda time lang..ung tig 199 ng dads...masyado po mahal kung dinner or lunch....or if you like something fishy madaling araw nga lang..sa eastwood..hehehe

    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****

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    di ko alam na may meryenda time sa dads.. hehehe.. what time po yun dun?

    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!

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    eto pala..

    DADS MERYENDA Buffet price schedule:
    Megamall & Glorietta 3
    3 pm – 5 pm

    Mon-Fri P 238
    Sat/Sun/Holidays P 258
    Includes Bottomless Drinks

    hehe.. okay na okay ako dito.. hehe..

    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!

  • jrgongonjrgongon Sydney
    Posts: 735Member
    Joined: Jun 19, 2015
    @filipinacpa alam ko 2pm or 3pm to 5pm..sayang..diet mode kasi dahil nagpamedical..para sa ekonomiya.....

    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****

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