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  • annie23annie23 Quezon City
    Posts: 55Member
    Joined: Jun 08, 2012
    Reply to @hotshot: yup, sayang naman yung count ng experience pag tinanggal ko. i think that i can get positive assessment with ACS naman since i have the client references, mostly are from australia din. i was curious lang kasi when it comes to DIAC who will request for proof of work experience. so i guess, ill follow your advice. yun din naman gusto ko gawin, need lang po ng confirmation. hehe. thanks sir for your input! :)

    Occupation: Developer Programmer
    Sep 5, 2012 - Lodged 457 Visa Application
    Sep 17, 2012 - Health requirements finalized
    Sep 18, 2012 - Visa grant! :)
    April, 2015 - Lodged 186 Visa Application
    September, 2015 - PR visa grant! :)

  • donaldsingaporedonaldsingapore Singapore
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Jul 09, 2012
    hi ma e tanong lang e tanong ko lang Anong dapat size ng college diploma na e pa certify ko, dapat ba e reduce ang size to A4....thanks...
  • hernanipollarustehernanipollaruste Singapore
    Posts: 15Member
    Joined: Jul 11, 2012
    Reply to @donaldsingapore: hi donaldsingapore. i assume this is for acs assessment? sa case ko tinanggap naman yung reduced to a4 size na college diploma. marami ka bang ipa certify? may kilala akong notary dito sa sg, sgd10 yung first page succeding pages sgd2 nalang
  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    Reply to @hernanipollaruste: medyo mahal ata yan. dun sa Peninsula Plaza...5+2SGD. :)

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • shapeshifter2012shapeshifter2012 North Ryde
    Posts: 36Member
    Joined: Apr 18, 2012
    gudam! question lang po regarding NBI clearance. nasa abroad po kasi si misis nung kumuha sya ng NBI nya tapos nung natanggap nya na ung clearance e hindi kasamang na-scan ung thumbmark nya...ok lang ba na sya na mismo maglagay ng thumbmark nya bago nya i-scan at attach online or send sa CO namin? thanks :)
  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
    Posts: 506Member
    Joined: Jul 15, 2011
    edited August 2012
    Reply to @shapeshifter2012: sir, manual po talaga yung thumb mark sa clearance mismo. Yung fingerprints sa application card, for nbi's record yun. Hiram na lang kamo sya ng stamp pad sa opisina at thumb mark-an nya yung clearance yun na yon.

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

  • shapeshifter2012shapeshifter2012 North Ryde
    Posts: 36Member
    Joined: Apr 18, 2012
    Reply to @Metaform: ah ganun ba...salamat ng marami :) akala ko kasi need pa punta sya ng forensic...
  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
    Posts: 506Member
    Joined: Jul 15, 2011
    Reply to @shapeshifter2012: forensic? Nasa dubai ba si misis?

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

  • bachuchaybachuchay Bacchus Marsh
    Posts: 324Member
    Joined: Jun 20, 2012
    Reply to @hotshot
    what po name ng firm n pwd magpa ctc sa penisula plaza? finally got my employment statement s cuurent company ko here in SG..ipa CTC ko n po..so thankful n supportive din sila..they understand since naghigpit ang govt..no way n madala ko yung son ko here in Sg since hindi po me PR..

    Nominated Occupation- Electronic Engineering Technician (TRA312412)

    April 1, 2012- Submitted TRA Skills Assessment Requirements
    April 5, 2012- TRA Acknowledgment
    May 26, 2012- TRA Skills Assessment "POSITIVE"
    June 7, 2013- IELTS @ BC L-6.5/ R-8/ W-6 / S-6
    August 17, 2013- IELTS @IDP L-7,/R/W-6 S-6.5
    July 30, 2014- Applied SA SS/ EOI 60pts
    September 1, 2014- SA SS Apprroved
    September 2, 2014- Lodged Visa 190/ Upload Requirements
    October 30, 2014 - Visa Grant

  • donaldsingaporedonaldsingapore Singapore
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Jul 09, 2012
    Hi, any advise regarding official translation of elementary and high school diploma - diploma written in tagalog. Thanks...
  • donaldsingaporedonaldsingapore Singapore
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Jul 09, 2012
    Reply to @donaldsingapore: hi donaldsingapore. i assume this is for acs assessment? sa case ko tinanggap naman yung reduced to a4 size na college diploma. marami ka bang ipa certify? may kilala akong notary dito sa sg, sgd10 yung first page succeding pages sgd2 nalang
    OO, kasi di pa ready yung mga document ko. tapos alam mo ba kon paano yung elementary ant high school diploma kasi naka sulat sa wikang tagalog, saan ba yun pa official english translation. thanks
  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
    Posts: 506Member
    Joined: Jul 15, 2011
    Sinama nyo pa ba yung middle name sa Given Name field?

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    Reply to @Metaform:
    Di ko sinama yung skn. Although may iba ata na sinama..

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    Reply to @bachuchay: di ko na maalala yung name ng firm. basta nasa 8th floor sya. Indian yung name ng firm. hanapin nyo na lang sa floor directory. :)

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    Reply to @stolich18: so sa visa grant letter nyo...wala yung middle name? ganun kasi sa akin e.

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    Reply to @shapeshifter2012: actually...yung sa amin ng wife ko...di na namin nilagyan ng thumbmark e. sinend lang namin sa DIAC na blank. di naman nagreklamo ang DIAC. hehehe

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    Reply to @hotshot:
    Yup sa grant notification letter, wala ring middle name :)

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • R_YellR_Yell Auckland
    Posts: 174Member
    Joined: Aug 18, 2012
    Reply to @aolee: hello po, ano po yang "designated language" and "Professional year"? Paano ba tau makakuha ng points jan? thanks po sa mga magreply.

    Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
    Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
    Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
    Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
    Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
    RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
    Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
    Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)

  • R_YellR_Yell Auckland
    Posts: 174Member
    Joined: Aug 18, 2012
    hello mga kababayan...nag try po ako ng points system dito tapos ung total ko is 60pts lng...pero ung IELTS estimation ko is low lang like 10 pts (band 7). feeling ko kasi puwede ko pang makakuha ng higher than that kasi po english teacher po naman ako sa abroad sa hindi pagmamayabang. gusto ko lng naman po kasing masigurado na i can get 70 pts (kasi walang ibang choice to get 65 pts) ung sa band 8 nlng na 20pts...etutuloy ko pa po ba ung IELTS ko kahit na hindi ako sure na makakuha ng band 8 for 20pts para maging 70 pts and assessment ko? ...LORD, help....

    Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
    Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
    Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
    Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
    Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
    RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
    Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
    Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)

  • freelancer_babefreelancer_babe Quezon City
    Posts: 37Member
    Joined: Aug 06, 2012
    Reply to @R_Yell: you can retake IELTs or even remark the results. yun ang ginawa ng iba rito.
  • R_YellR_Yell Auckland
    Posts: 174Member
    Joined: Aug 18, 2012
    Reply to @freelancer_babe: hi there...retake??? wow...hindi biro ang 195USD ah...remark the results? what do u mean? but anyway, at peace na ako kasi my forumer na nagshare na invited xa to lodge the visa kahit ung total points niya is 6O lng...so okay na...go na tau...ehehehhe

    Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
    Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
    Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
    Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
    Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
    RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
    Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
    Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)

  • OkimOkim Sydney
    Posts: 96Member
    Joined: Aug 12, 2012
    Reply to @hotshot
    what po name ng firm n pwd magpa ctc sa penisula plaza? finally got my employment statement s cuurent company ko here in SG..ipa CTC ko n po..so thankful n supportive din sila..they understand since naghigpit ang govt..no way n madala ko yung son ko here in Sg since hindi po me PR..
    Dito kami nagpactc ng docs namin.
    Chia Choon Yang
    Advocate & Solicitor
    Commisioner for Oaths
    1 Coleman Street, #05-02A The Adelphi
    Singapore 179803 Tel. 6337 8573
    10+2(n)sgd ang singil

    NO - 262113 (System Administrator)
    10/23/2012 - NSW SS application
    12/18/2012 - Received NSW SS approval letter
    12/22/2012 - Lodged Visa Application
    02/27/2013 - Visa Grant!!
    06/30/2013 - IED!

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    Reply to @R_Yell: if you have taken your ielts already, but you think na mas mataas dapat ang makuha mo, especially sa writing and speaking.. pwede ka magpare-mark kung san center ka nagexam.. although may re-marking fee din..

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    Reply to @R_Yell: only you can answer this question... kung gaano ka ka-confident..

    i assume nag rereview ka rin about sa mga tips for ielts... hindi rin kasi enough na magaling ka magenglish.. you should also know how to answer the questions, and the structure of the exam..

    also, have you considered state sponsorship sa points system?

    goodluck..

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • R_YellR_Yell Auckland
    Posts: 174Member
    Joined: Aug 18, 2012
    Reply to @lock_code2004: hi...ehehehhe....peace....paano po ba makakuha ng points ng State Sponsorship? personally tau ba ang mag nominate? thanks.....just a clarification, ano ba talaga ang required na band score sa IELTS? Hindi ba yan nagdedepende sa skill na pina assess natin? thanks sa patience bro...

    Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
    Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
    Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
    Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
    Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
    RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
    Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
    Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    Reply to @R_Yell:
    1) apply for skills assessment first, and of course your ielts
    2) submit your EOI-Skillselect,
    3) In your EOI, you can specify here if you want to be nominated and which state, from here, you state can select you kung gusto ka nila..
    4) Or pag meron ka ng EOI reference number, pwede ka mag apply ng sarili mo sa mga State, you just need to provide to them your docs (skills and ielts)... please check the other thread on how to apply for each state..

    pag na-approve ang state sponsorship mo, may additional points, and then they will nominate you sa skill select, at mas mapapabilis ang invitation mo to apply visa..

    regarding IELTS, i answered your question sa kabilang thread... pls check..

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
    Posts: 506Member
    Joined: Jul 15, 2011
    Hi guys. Sa mga nag-upload ng payslips / bank statement as proof of salary, pinagsama-sama ninyo ba sa iisang pdf before uploading? Meron kasi akong halos 5 years worth of bank statements that I segregated according to year.

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
    Posts: 506Member
    Joined: Jul 15, 2011
    Reply to @R_Yell: Not so fast, brotha! Na-invite sya with 60 points dahil meron syang State Sponsorship. That's right, research mo na ngayon yung tungkol sa state sponsorship dahil additional 5 points din yun at automatic skillselect invite. Go!

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    Ako pinagsama-sama ko ang mga documents ko according to category para konti lang ang iuupload.. at para madali lang maintindihan ng CO...although sympre kailangan i consider mo ung max size ng attachment..

    I dont think required nman ang monthly payslip for 5 years.. masyado nmn yata marami un..

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • jhiela23jhiela23 Vienna
    Posts: 24Member
    Joined: Jul 22, 2012
    Hello po sa lahat, susubukan po namin mag -apply without migrant agent.. kinukumpleto na namin yung mga documents para sa assessment ( teacher) and intay nalang sa result ng IELTS. May mga tanong din ako... need your advise.

    Kailangan pa rin ba ng elementary/High school diploma ?
    Kailangan na rin bang isama ang pay slip or tax return for employment evidence kahit may COE at ilang years po kung sakali at need din pa ctc yon?

    Sa ngayon, iyon lang po... salamat sa inyong magiging sagot.
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