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Joined: Dec 25, 2015
Posts: 704Member
Joined: Feb 27, 2013
Visa Grant - Dec 22, 2015
Posts: 1,284Member
Joined: Apr 10, 2015
Registered Nurse Nec
06/15 - touchdown Oz
07/15 - start of classes (Bachelor in Nursing)
05/16 - passed OET (after 4 failed attempts with IELTS and PTE)
07/16 - finished uni
07/16 - received AHPRA Australian Registered Nurse rego
08/16 - student visa 500 (Diploma)
10/16 - started working as an RN
07/09/17 - Submitted EOI for State Nom Vic with 60points
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
Posts: 499Member
Joined: Oct 20, 2015
Occupation: Accountant 190/75pts
28.12.15 IELTS - Unsuccessful
23.02.16 PTE - Successful 10 pts
23.04.16 CPAA positive skills assessment
11.05.16 CPAA positive employment assessment (minus 5 yrs for EA experience)
12.05.16 EOI 189-65points and190 NSW-70points
23.05.16 PTE take 2 for 20 points - unsuccessful
22.06.16 PTE take 3 for 20 points - unsuccessful
01.08.16 Sent appeal to CPAA to reconsider EA experience
05.08.16 Submitted SA 190 application under chain migration
07.09.16 CPAA positive result of appeal/Updated EOI 189/70; 190/75
16.09.16 NSW nomination - will let this expire
28.09.16 SA approval/ITA 190 received
17.10.16 Medicals at SLEC BGC
01.11.16 Lodged
30.11.16 Received Immi Assessment Commenced/CO allocation email
11.01.17 DG
16.04.17 Big move
Posts: 292Member
Joined: Oct 28, 2015
I'm thinking kung pede kong iparemark yung Nov 28 kong score specifically for Writing sa BC.
Dec 12 2015 - 1st IELTS LRWS failed
Feb 2016 - 2nd IELTS LRWS failed
June 14 2016 - PTE Acad LRWS 90/83/87/90 - 20 points!
June 23 2016 - Submitted req to ACS
July 7 2016 - ACS assessment received < 5 years. Sent email for
reassessment
July 8 2016 - ACS result update 5 years credited (75pts)
July 14 2016 - Sent EOI
July 28 2016 - Got my NBI Clearance
Aug 2 2016 - Received ITA
Aug 9 2016 - Lodged Visa
Aug 12 2016 - took Medical Exam
Aug 15 2016 - sent Medical results. No action needed.
- attached documents
Aug 30 2016 - uploaded form 80
Aug 31 2016 - CO contact (send PTE results online) sayang DG na
sana..
- Sent PTE results online. Clicked "Information
Provided" and emailed CO.
Oct 13 2016 - (12:43PM) Sent a follow up email. (ginaya si Bourne)
Oct 13 2016 - VISA received!
Feb 6 2016 - Bound to Melbourne
God is able to make all grace abound to you!
Never give up. Reach for your dreams!
Posts: 114Member
Joined: Dec 29, 2015
261111 Business Analyst
189 Skilled Migration Visa | Sydney
October 1, 2015 - Submitted ACS requirements
October 21, 2015 - Received ACS results
December 16, 2015 - IELTS Exams (General)
January 2016 - IELTS Results (R-7, W- 6, S-7.5, L-7 | Overall-7)
January 29, 2016 - Submitted IELTS score for remarking
April 20, 2016 - Received IELTS remarking scores (R-7, W-6.5, S-7.5, L-7 | Overall-7)
May 13, 2016 - Created SkillSelect Account, submitted EOI (50 pts)
May 16, 2016 - PTE-A Exam
May 17, 2016 - PTE Results (R-86, L-87, S-90, W-87 | Overall-88)
May 17, 2016 - Updated EOI (70 pts)
May 25, 2016 - Invited to apply for 189 Visa
May 25, 2016 - Acquired NBI Clearance
May 27, 2016 - Acquired updated Certificate of Employment
May 28, 2016 - Certify true copy remaining documents
May 29, 2016 - Lodged Visa Application (189 Skilled Migration Visa)
June 2, 2016 - Medical Exam
June 6, 2016 - 1st CO Contact (asked for Form 80 and Medical)
June 8, 2016 - Passed Form 80 and Completed Medical
July 5, 2016 - Visa Grant!!!
August 2, 2016 - CFO Seminar
August 27, 2016 - Touchdown Sydney!!
December 08, 2016 - Landed first job in Sydney (Contractor)
June 26, 2017 - Landed second job in Sydney (Permanent)
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: 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: 84Member
Joined: Feb 06, 2016
Feb 2016 - Decided to move to AU and started doing research
Apr 2016 - Got my COE from previous employer (PH)
May 2016 - Took IELTS (Failed)
Aug 2016 - Took IELTS again (8/8/7/7.5)
Sep 2016 - Asked for COE from current employer
Nov 7, 2016 - Current employer agreed to provide the requirements for ACS
Nov 10, 2016 - Submitted requirements to ACS
Nov 11, 2016 - ACS asked for additional documents
Nov 16, 2016 - Positive ACS result (263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer)
Nov 16, 2016 - Submitted EOI (Visa 189 - 60 pts)
Posts: 470Member
Joined: Jun 17, 2015
261111 - ICT Business Analyst
26|05|15 - Visited Oz
01|08|15 - IDP PH IELTS
14|08|15 - (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:6.5 S:8.0 OBS:8.0) Sawi!
07|09|15 - Remarking, unchanged.
21|03|16 - Submitted to ACS
30|03|16 - Assessment result, unsuitable, <4years
27|09|16 - PTE Academic (L76/R55/S31/W88) Sawi!
08|10|16 - IDP PH IELTS
12|10|16 - Re-assessment ACS
21|10|16 - (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:7.0 S:7.5 OBS:8.0) Better!
28|10|16 - Assessment result, suitable!
28|10|16 - Lodged EOI for 190/489 (60/65)
Preparing for PTE Academic...
Philippians 4:13 "I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
Posts: 84Member
Joined: Feb 06, 2016
Feb 2016 - Decided to move to AU and started doing research
Apr 2016 - Got my COE from previous employer (PH)
May 2016 - Took IELTS (Failed)
Aug 2016 - Took IELTS again (8/8/7/7.5)
Sep 2016 - Asked for COE from current employer
Nov 7, 2016 - Current employer agreed to provide the requirements for ACS
Nov 10, 2016 - Submitted requirements to ACS
Nov 11, 2016 - ACS asked for additional documents
Nov 16, 2016 - Positive ACS result (263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer)
Nov 16, 2016 - Submitted EOI (Visa 189 - 60 pts)
Posts: 102Member
Joined: Feb 02, 2015
Posts: 438Member
Joined: May 10, 2015
Hi! IELTS is a standardized test, so they have the same grading rubrics no matter where you choose to take it.
EARLY CHILDHOOD (PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL) TEACHER (ANZSCO 241111)
11/Apr/15: IELTS-IDP AU (L: 8.5, R: 8.5, W: 7.5, S: 8.0)
14/May/15: Lodged AITSL Application
14/Jul/15: Positive Assessment from AITSL
24/Jul/15: Submitted EOI (60 pts.)
6/Sep/15: Received ITA
19/Sep/15: Lodged Visa 189
16/Oct/15: Lodged documents for Teacher Registration
27/Oct/15: CO Allocated (Team Adelaide)
10/Dec/15: Visa Grant
12/Feb/16: Became a Registered Teacher in QLD
5/Jun/16: Big Move to Oz!
11/Jun/16: Hired as a Kindergarten Teacher
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. It's what the sunflowers do." -Helen Keller
Posts: 102Member
Joined: Feb 02, 2015
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: 71Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2016
Jan 2016 - Agent contract signing/Collect Requirements
Mar 19, 2016 - IELTS IDP
Apr 2, 2016 - IELTS Results L-8.5 R-7.5 S-7.5 W-6.5 OBS-7.5
Apr 11, 2016 - Applied for Re-marking of Writing
May 10, 2016 - Received re-marking results ---> W-7 Praise God!
May 24, 2016 - CDR submitted to EA via Fast Track
Jun 8, 2016 - EA Feedback - Need to provide PRC License
Jun 14, 2016 - EA Result - Engineering Technologist
Jun 17, 2016 - Lodge EOI SC190 SS NSW
Jun 20, 2016 - EOI updated Lodge SC189
Jul 6, 2016 - 10pm Received ITA SC189
Jul 13, 2016 - Lodge VISA 189
Jul 21, 2016 - Medical at St. Luke's Global
Jul 22, 2016 - Frontloaded all docs
Jul 25, 2016 - Health clearance provided - No action required
Jul 27, 2016 - Golden Email Direct Grant
"In God's perfect time..."
Posts: 621Member
Joined: Nov 30, 2015
thanks
233512 - Mechanical Engineer| 25 (Age) + 15 (Education) + 15 (Experience) + 10 (English) = 65 pts.
07/Nov/2015: BC IELTS GT Test: L: 6.5, R: 6.0, W: 6.0, S: 7.0
04/Feb/2016: Lodge EA Assessment (Fast Track)
12/Feb/2016: EA Positive Outcome
12/Feb/2016: Submit EOI, NSW SS (55 + 5) = 60 pts.
30/Apr/2016: BC IELTS GT Test: L: 8.0, R: 7.5, W: 7.0, S: 6.5
26/July/2016: IELTS Remarking (Speaking: 6.5) --> "no change"
25/Oct/2016: PTE-Academic: L: 89, R: 72, W: 77, S: 90
26/Oct/2016: Submit EOI, 189 (60 pts.)
09/Nov/2016: Updated EOI, NSW SS = 65 pts.
10/Nov/2016: Applied VIC Skilled Nomination 190
14/Dec/2016: VIC Skilled Nomination 190 -- Not Selected...:(
28/Dec/2016: PTE-Academic: L: 76, R: 74, W: 76, S: 80 :(.....
05/Jan/2017: Additional EA Relevant Skilled Employment
23/Jan/2017: PTE-Academic: L: 90, R: 80, W: 76, S: 90 :(..again:(
13/Feb/2017: EA Positive Outcome for Additional RSE
13/Feb/2017: Updated EOI, 189 (65pts.), NSW (70 pts.)
18/June/2017: Applied VIC Skilled Nomination 190 - take two
25/July/2017: ITA VIC Skilled Nomination 190
26/Aug/2017: Medicals @ Nationwide Makati
05/Sept/2017: Medicals cleared (Thanks be to GOD)
20/Sept/2017: ITA 189 Points-Tested Stream (Salamat sa Dios... nakahabol pa)
21/Sept/2017: Visa Lodge 189
23/Sept/2017: EXPIRED --> ITA VIC Skilled Nomination 190
01/Nov/2017: CO Contact, Form 815
09/Mar/2018: GRANTED (sa wakas...) IED: 31/Jul/2018
<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>
20/Jul/2018: BIG Move, stay with a fried...
04/Sep/2018: 1st day of work, Mechanical Engineer role (same industry)
01/Dec/2018: Move to rented house
27/Dec/2018: Drive Test with vicroads converted PH driver's license
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
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Posts: 704Member
Joined: Feb 27, 2013
Visa Grant - Dec 22, 2015
Posts: 71Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2016
Jan 2016 - Agent contract signing/Collect Requirements
Mar 19, 2016 - IELTS IDP
Apr 2, 2016 - IELTS Results L-8.5 R-7.5 S-7.5 W-6.5 OBS-7.5
Apr 11, 2016 - Applied for Re-marking of Writing
May 10, 2016 - Received re-marking results ---> W-7 Praise God!
May 24, 2016 - CDR submitted to EA via Fast Track
Jun 8, 2016 - EA Feedback - Need to provide PRC License
Jun 14, 2016 - EA Result - Engineering Technologist
Jun 17, 2016 - Lodge EOI SC190 SS NSW
Jun 20, 2016 - EOI updated Lodge SC189
Jul 6, 2016 - 10pm Received ITA SC189
Jul 13, 2016 - Lodge VISA 189
Jul 21, 2016 - Medical at St. Luke's Global
Jul 22, 2016 - Frontloaded all docs
Jul 25, 2016 - Health clearance provided - No action required
Jul 27, 2016 - Golden Email Direct Grant
"In God's perfect time..."
Posts: 71Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2016
Jan 2016 - Agent contract signing/Collect Requirements
Mar 19, 2016 - IELTS IDP
Apr 2, 2016 - IELTS Results L-8.5 R-7.5 S-7.5 W-6.5 OBS-7.5
Apr 11, 2016 - Applied for Re-marking of Writing
May 10, 2016 - Received re-marking results ---> W-7 Praise God!
May 24, 2016 - CDR submitted to EA via Fast Track
Jun 8, 2016 - EA Feedback - Need to provide PRC License
Jun 14, 2016 - EA Result - Engineering Technologist
Jun 17, 2016 - Lodge EOI SC190 SS NSW
Jun 20, 2016 - EOI updated Lodge SC189
Jul 6, 2016 - 10pm Received ITA SC189
Jul 13, 2016 - Lodge VISA 189
Jul 21, 2016 - Medical at St. Luke's Global
Jul 22, 2016 - Frontloaded all docs
Jul 25, 2016 - Health clearance provided - No action required
Jul 27, 2016 - Golden Email Direct Grant
"In God's perfect time..."
Posts: 10Member
Joined: May 18, 2016
Posts: 71Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2016
Jan 2016 - Agent contract signing/Collect Requirements
Mar 19, 2016 - IELTS IDP
Apr 2, 2016 - IELTS Results L-8.5 R-7.5 S-7.5 W-6.5 OBS-7.5
Apr 11, 2016 - Applied for Re-marking of Writing
May 10, 2016 - Received re-marking results ---> W-7 Praise God!
May 24, 2016 - CDR submitted to EA via Fast Track
Jun 8, 2016 - EA Feedback - Need to provide PRC License
Jun 14, 2016 - EA Result - Engineering Technologist
Jun 17, 2016 - Lodge EOI SC190 SS NSW
Jun 20, 2016 - EOI updated Lodge SC189
Jul 6, 2016 - 10pm Received ITA SC189
Jul 13, 2016 - Lodge VISA 189
Jul 21, 2016 - Medical at St. Luke's Global
Jul 22, 2016 - Frontloaded all docs
Jul 25, 2016 - Health clearance provided - No action required
Jul 27, 2016 - Golden Email Direct Grant
"In God's perfect time..."
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