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Posts: 64Member
Joined: Dec 17, 2015
"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."
Posts: 73Member
Joined: Aug 06, 2015
CHEMICAL ENGINEER (233111)
07.31.15 - IELTS Speaking Test
08.01.15 - IELTS Written Test
08.13.15 - IELTS Result: L-8.5/R-9/W-7.5/S-7
10.26.15 - Sent docs to EA (Fast Track)
10.28.15 - Received request for additional docs/comments from EA re employment. Submitted reply.
10.29.15 - Received positive assessment from EA. Asked for the relevant employment dates to be amended due to discrepancy.
10.30.15 - Applied for NBI Clearance (Robinsons Galleria). Got clearance within the day
11.04.15 - Received amended outcome letter / Lodged EOI (Visa 190 NSW: 55 + 5)
01.21.16 - Booked for PTE-A Exam
02.04.16 - PTE-A Exam
02.05.16 - PTE Results: L-88/R-90/S-81/W-90 / Updated EOI (Visa 189 - 65 pts, Visa 190 NSW - 70 pts)
02.16.16 - Received ITA for 189
02.18.16 - Generated HAP ID for Medical
02.27.16 - Medical in Nationwide Makati (Fee: Php 6600)
03.02.16 - Health Clearance Provided / Lodged for Visa 189
03.30.16 - Direct Grant (Received email at 12:08 pm / IED: Oct. 30, 2016)
Thank you, Lord and thank you sa lahat ng mga ka-forumers natin dito who had been a tremendous help in this journey!
Posts: 490Member
Joined: Feb 25, 2016
Jan 26, 2016: 189 Lodged
Feb 9, 2016: CO Assigned
Feb 23, 2016: Submitted Required Docs
March 18, 2016: Visa Grant
April 28, 2016: Initial Entry (Bank Opening, Medicare, TFN, etc)
July 7, 2016: Big Move!
Posts: 64Member
Joined: Dec 17, 2015
"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."
Posts: 56Member
Joined: Apr 20, 2016
261313 - Software Engineer
April 18, 2016 - Applied for Visit Visa Online (600) - 2 Adults/ 1 Child/ 1 infant
April 20, 2016 - Biometric at VFS Global SG
April 21, 2016 - Visit Visa Approved
June 03 - 13, 2016 - Visited Sydney
June 20, 2016 - Started gathering docs for ACS
October 06, 2016 - ACS Lodged & Stage 1 - (Took me 3 months to obtain an affidavit from my previous boss as my previous company in PH doesn't want to provide a detailed COE)
October 11, 2016 - ACS Application Status Stage 2
October 12, 2016 - ACS Application Status Stage 4 (skipped Stage 3) - with Assessor
October 17, 2016 - ACS Application Status Stage 4 -in progress
October 19, 2016 - ACS Result : Suitable for migration under 261313 | AQF Associate degree with major in computing | -6 yrs of 13.3 yrs
October 19, 2016 - Preparing for PTE Exam, aiming for 79+ on all components
December 02, 2016 - PTE Exam
December 03, 2016 - PTE Result: L: 85, R: 76, S: 79, W:78, OS: 76 - Planning on submitting 190 and 489 (while reviewing for a re-take)
December 06, 2016 - Submitted EOI Visa 190 - 60 points
January 09, 2017 - PTE Exam take 2
January 10, 2017 - PTE Result: L: 76, R: 76, S: 71, W:71, OS: 74 - (anong nangyari?) planning another retake
March 16, 2017 - points updated; Visa 189 = 60pts , 190 = 65 pts
April 24, 2017 - PTE Exam take 3
April 25, 2017 - PTE Result: L: 72, R: 81, S: 75, W:75, OS: 75 - (alam na this)
Posts: 490Member
Joined: Feb 25, 2016
Jan 26, 2016: 189 Lodged
Feb 9, 2016: CO Assigned
Feb 23, 2016: Submitted Required Docs
March 18, 2016: Visa Grant
April 28, 2016: Initial Entry (Bank Opening, Medicare, TFN, etc)
July 7, 2016: Big Move!
Posts: 2,144Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 14, 2015
233211 Civil Engineer
30/09/15 - VETASSESS Lodged - 133112 Project Builder
09/10/15 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.5 OBS-7.0
19/10/15 - PTE A Results: L-82, R-74, S-90, W-76 OAS-79
26/11/15 - Obtained NBI Clearance
09/12/15 - VETASSESS Results - NEGATIVE!!!
12/01/16 - Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
22/01/16 - EA Positive Results - Bachelor's Degree with 4 years 8 months skilled employment
22/01/16 - Lodged EOI 189 (60pts)
03/02/16 - Received 189 ITA
11/02/16 - Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
18/02/16 - Obtained SG CoC
26/02/16 - Lodged 189 Visa
15/03/16 - Direct Grant - IED 11/02/2017
25/05/16 - Big Move Perth!
16/06/16 - Started Casual Work
11/07/16 - Permanent Full-time Work
Now for the Citizenship Journey
26/08/2019 - Applied and acknowledgement letter received
27/09/2019 - Test Email Invite for 19/12/2019
01/10/2019 - Actual Test/Interview Date
01/10/2019 - Approval Date (received the approval letter from the post 11/10/2019)
05/02/2020 - Ceremony Date (received the email 10/01/2020)
Posts: 490Member
Joined: Feb 25, 2016
Jan 26, 2016: 189 Lodged
Feb 9, 2016: CO Assigned
Feb 23, 2016: Submitted Required Docs
March 18, 2016: Visa Grant
April 28, 2016: Initial Entry (Bank Opening, Medicare, TFN, etc)
July 7, 2016: Big Move!
Posts: 271Member
Joined: Jan 19, 2015
Nominated Skill: 312111
Nov 2019 - Lodge 887
Posts: 39Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2015
Posts: 56Member
Joined: Apr 20, 2016
261313 - Software Engineer
April 18, 2016 - Applied for Visit Visa Online (600) - 2 Adults/ 1 Child/ 1 infant
April 20, 2016 - Biometric at VFS Global SG
April 21, 2016 - Visit Visa Approved
June 03 - 13, 2016 - Visited Sydney
June 20, 2016 - Started gathering docs for ACS
October 06, 2016 - ACS Lodged & Stage 1 - (Took me 3 months to obtain an affidavit from my previous boss as my previous company in PH doesn't want to provide a detailed COE)
October 11, 2016 - ACS Application Status Stage 2
October 12, 2016 - ACS Application Status Stage 4 (skipped Stage 3) - with Assessor
October 17, 2016 - ACS Application Status Stage 4 -in progress
October 19, 2016 - ACS Result : Suitable for migration under 261313 | AQF Associate degree with major in computing | -6 yrs of 13.3 yrs
October 19, 2016 - Preparing for PTE Exam, aiming for 79+ on all components
December 02, 2016 - PTE Exam
December 03, 2016 - PTE Result: L: 85, R: 76, S: 79, W:78, OS: 76 - Planning on submitting 190 and 489 (while reviewing for a re-take)
December 06, 2016 - Submitted EOI Visa 190 - 60 points
January 09, 2017 - PTE Exam take 2
January 10, 2017 - PTE Result: L: 76, R: 76, S: 71, W:71, OS: 74 - (anong nangyari?) planning another retake
March 16, 2017 - points updated; Visa 189 = 60pts , 190 = 65 pts
April 24, 2017 - PTE Exam take 3
April 25, 2017 - PTE Result: L: 72, R: 81, S: 75, W:75, OS: 75 - (alam na this)
Posts: 246Member
Joined: Dec 08, 2015
Pati kay @cinnamon20 congrats din, nauna na kayo sa akin! Great job guys!
261313 Software Engineer (with partner)
09.17.15 Submitted ACS docs for assessment
09.28.15 ACS results for partner and me - 2 yrs deduction; 5 yrs work exp
11.07.15 IELTS exam @ British Council
11.20.15 IELTS results: partner OBS 8, mine OBS 7.5
11.21.15 EOI Submitted for 189 visa (70 pts)
11.22.15 Received Invitation to Apply
12.03.15 Medicals at St. Lukes BGC
12.07.15 NBI Clearance - Hit
12.11.15 Processing of tourist visa withdrawal
12.14.15 Lodged visa 189 application
12.22.15 Claim NBI; MOC request for sputum tests and repeat x-ray
01.13.16 CO allocated - request for payslips; Uploaded payslips
03.07.16 Repeat x-ray 2
06.07.16 Repeat x-ray 3
06.15.16 Medicals finalized
07.04.16 Visa Grant! IED 12.11.16
Posts: 39Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2015
Posts: 56Member
Joined: Apr 20, 2016
261313 - Software Engineer
April 18, 2016 - Applied for Visit Visa Online (600) - 2 Adults/ 1 Child/ 1 infant
April 20, 2016 - Biometric at VFS Global SG
April 21, 2016 - Visit Visa Approved
June 03 - 13, 2016 - Visited Sydney
June 20, 2016 - Started gathering docs for ACS
October 06, 2016 - ACS Lodged & Stage 1 - (Took me 3 months to obtain an affidavit from my previous boss as my previous company in PH doesn't want to provide a detailed COE)
October 11, 2016 - ACS Application Status Stage 2
October 12, 2016 - ACS Application Status Stage 4 (skipped Stage 3) - with Assessor
October 17, 2016 - ACS Application Status Stage 4 -in progress
October 19, 2016 - ACS Result : Suitable for migration under 261313 | AQF Associate degree with major in computing | -6 yrs of 13.3 yrs
October 19, 2016 - Preparing for PTE Exam, aiming for 79+ on all components
December 02, 2016 - PTE Exam
December 03, 2016 - PTE Result: L: 85, R: 76, S: 79, W:78, OS: 76 - Planning on submitting 190 and 489 (while reviewing for a re-take)
December 06, 2016 - Submitted EOI Visa 190 - 60 points
January 09, 2017 - PTE Exam take 2
January 10, 2017 - PTE Result: L: 76, R: 76, S: 71, W:71, OS: 74 - (anong nangyari?) planning another retake
March 16, 2017 - points updated; Visa 189 = 60pts , 190 = 65 pts
April 24, 2017 - PTE Exam take 3
April 25, 2017 - PTE Result: L: 72, R: 81, S: 75, W:75, OS: 75 - (alam na this)
Posts: 243Member
Joined: Oct 05, 2011
Nominated Occupation: ICT BA
Assessment: July 2014
EOI created: Feb 2015 applied SS to NSW but failed (waited for year pero ayaw pa din)
PTE Test: Took July 2015 failed
Retake PTE Dec 2015: Passed
Got invited Feb 2016
March 22: :Paid visa fee
Posts: 39Member
Joined: Feb 03, 2015
Just to asked if someone have experience the same message from DIBP on the health assessment:
Examinations ready for assessment – no action required
The required health examinations have been completed and submitted by the panel clinic to the department. This person's case will be processed or referred to the department's migration medical services provider, Bupa Medical Visa Services, for further assessment.
My wife medical test were all completed including the additional Serum test as attached but DIBP seems referred it to their own medical services provider. For me and my sons medical results, we have no such kind of info basta nakalagay, no further action required and applicant visa can now continue processing the visa..
Health clearance provided – no action required
All health examinations required for the specified visa subclass have been finalised. Processing of this person's visa application can now continue. This will not occur until a case officer investigates the case in line with published processing times for the visa that has been applied for. Do not contact the department about health examinations in the meantime.
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Occupation - 263111 (Computer Network and Systems Engineer)
Jan.- March 2015 - Work Reference, Certs, Educations requirements etc Preparations
April 9, 2015 - Submitted Applications to ACS
April 15, 2015 - Received Approval from ACS
July 13, 2015 - First Attempt on PTE Academic (Overall Score = 60)
March 12, 2016 - Second Attempt on PTE Academic (Overall Score = 70)
March 12, 2016 - Submitted Expression of Interest (EOI)
March 23, 2016 - Received Invitations to Apply (ITA)
March 27, 2016 - Lodge Visa Applications , uploaded documents
March 30, 2016 - Requested for NBI Clearance back in Philippines
April 5, 2016 - Apply for Singapore Certificate of Clearance
April 10, 2016 - Received NBI Clearance from Philippines
April 13, 2016 - Collected SG COC
April 15, 2016 - Uploaded SG COC and NBI Clearance , Uploaded latest IRAS Tax Assessment.
April 16, 2016 - Medical test at SATA AMK
April 18, 2016 - Medical results for were uploaded ( Myself and my two sons were all cleared, wife to take Serum Creatinine test due to High BP)
April 20, 2016 - Wife taken Serum Creatinine test
April 21, 2016 - Wife's additional test results were release(Normal)
April 22, 2016 - Wife's Medical test were completely uploaded in eMedical
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Posts: 39Member
Joined: Feb 03, 2016
For Adults - $214
Tas yung youngest ko 7 yrs old umabot din sa $417.30 (sa TB Blood test napamahal - $285)
Human Resource Adviser -223111
October 2, 2015 – Vetassess Online Application (810 AUD)
October 24, 2015 - IELTS Test @ IDP SG (320 SGD)
November 6, 2015 - IELTS Result: L-7.5/R-7.5/W-7/S-7
January 19, 2016 - Received positive assessment from Vetassess. Reduced 5 points on working experience since degree is not in a highly relevant field - BS Psychology
January 21, 2016 - Submitted EOI Visa 190 – Claimed: 70 points
January 28, 2016 – Received NSW 190 Nomination
January 29, 2016 – Lodged NSW 190 Nomination Application (300 AUD)
February 5, 2016 –NBI Clearance Fingerprinting @ SG PH Embassy
February 9, 2016 – Contacted NBI person in charge for applicants who has no representative in Manila
February 12, 2016 – NSW Request for further information (Evidence to Substantiate the 15 points claim for skilled employment)
- Sent email explanation to CO on the points claimed
February 19, 2016 – Courier NBI forms to NBI Taft (normal Singpost)
February 24, 2016 – Courier received at NBI Taft. Requested & sent scanned copy of passport via email.
March 1, 2016 – CO advised to update EOI based on Vetasses result
March 7, 2016 – NBI Ready for collection
March 8, 2016 – Arranged collection and courier NBI Clearance (via TNT- SGD20) to SG
March 10, 2016 – NBI Clearance received in SG
March 18, 2016 – Received NSW ITA
March 30, 2016 – Lodged Visa 190 (8100 AUD); Available documents uploaded
April 6, 2016 – Medical at Point Medical SG (Total Fee: 1400SGD). Applied for COC-SG (SGD 55/ pax)
April 11, 2016 – Health Clearance provided except for the youngest dependent (7 yrs old)
April 14, 2016 – Health Clearance completed
April 15, 2016 - Collected & Submitted SG COC
May 4, 2016 - Visa Approved - DIRECT GRANT (To God Be The Glory!!!)
May 16, 2016 - Big Move na Agad Agad
“He hath made every thing beautiful in HIS time...” Ecclesiastes 3:11
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Joined: Mar 20, 2016
Posts: 39Member
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Posts: 39Member
Joined: Feb 03, 2015
Exam Status Clinic
704 Serum Creatinine Completed Quest Laboratories
501 Medical Examination Completed SATA Commhealth Ang Mo Kio
707 HIV test Completed Quest Laboratories
502 Chest X-ray Examination Completed SATA Commhealth Ang Mo Kio
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Health clearance provided – no action required
All health examinations required for the specified visa subclass have been finalised. Processing of this person's visa application can now continue. This will not occur until a case officer investigates the case in line with published processing times for the visa that has been applied for. Do not contact the department about health examinations in the meantime.
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Posts: 206Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2016
By the way po, may mga Electrical Engineers po ba rito? My brother-in-law is interested to migrate na din kasi. Kaso di kami masyado familiar sa assessment for EE. Accountant kasi kami pareho ni misis. Thanks.
Primary applicant: wife
Nov 13, 2015 - PTE - 20pts
Jan 12, 2016 - CPAA skills assessment 15+5pts
Jan 12, 2016 - Lodged 1st EOI (single) for Visa 189 (70 points)
Jan 22, 2016 - ITA (we'll let this one expire)
Feb 2, 2016 - we decided to get married instead and lodged 2nd EOI (de facto)
Feb 3, 2016 - received 2nd ITA
Mar 5, 2016 - Medical @ Nationwide
Mar 8, 2016 - Health clearance provided
Mar 18, 2016 - Visa Lodged (married)
Mar 23, 2016 - uploaded all docs..
Apr 20, 2016 - DG
Posts: 206Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2016
Primary applicant: wife
Nov 13, 2015 - PTE - 20pts
Jan 12, 2016 - CPAA skills assessment 15+5pts
Jan 12, 2016 - Lodged 1st EOI (single) for Visa 189 (70 points)
Jan 22, 2016 - ITA (we'll let this one expire)
Feb 2, 2016 - we decided to get married instead and lodged 2nd EOI (de facto)
Feb 3, 2016 - received 2nd ITA
Mar 5, 2016 - Medical @ Nationwide
Mar 8, 2016 - Health clearance provided
Mar 18, 2016 - Visa Lodged (married)
Mar 23, 2016 - uploaded all docs..
Apr 20, 2016 - DG
Posts: 749Member
Joined: Sep 21, 2015
Chemical Engineer || ANZSCO 233111
Aug.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
Sep.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - [L8.5|R7.5|W6.5|S7]
Sep.15.2015 - Submitted requirements to EA for assessment
Sep.19.2015 - Applied for Remarking at IDP Makati
Nov.04.2015 - Received Remarking Result - Successful: Writing Module changed to Band 7
Nov.27.2015 - Applied for NBI with husband (with HIT)Dec.14.2015 - Received EA Positive Outcome Letter
Dec.15.2015 - Submitted EOI Visa 189- 70 points
Dec.18.2015 - Received ITA
Dec.19.2015 - Medical at Nationwide Makati (with husband and daughter)
Dec.22.2015 - Additional test required for daughter : X-ray due to positive PPD skin test
Dec.22.2015 - Husband's Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
Dec.23.2015 - My Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
Jan.12.2016 - Lodged Visa Application
Jan.12.2016 - Front loaded all documents (including Form 80)
Jan.13.2016 - Daughter's Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required (Thank you Lord!)
Jan.28.2016 - CO Allocated - GSM Adelaide, requesting for signed Form 815: Health Undertaking Form for my daughter [Day 16]
Jan.28.2016 - Submitted signed Form 815 for my daughter [Day 16]
Mar.18.2016 - Visa Grant, Thank you Lord! [Day 50, from Visa Lodgment] IED - Jul.13.2016
Mar.18.2016 - Booked flight to Brisbane, QLD (via Qantas) for Initial Entry with family on May.29.2016
Mar.29.2016 - PDOS at CFO
May.29.2016 - Initial Entry in Brisbane, QLD fulfilled
Jan.17, 2017 - Hired by an Au company while still in PH
Jan. 19, 2017 - Resigned from work in PH
Feb.10.2017 - Big move to Perth, WA with hubby and daughter
Feb.13.2017 - 1st day of Full Time Work
Aug 04.2017 - Start of husband's casual work
Aug.16.2017 - End of Probationary Period, permanent full time employment confirmed
Oct. 09.2017 - Start of husband's fulltime work (probationary)
Posts: 206Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2016
Primary applicant: wife
Nov 13, 2015 - PTE - 20pts
Jan 12, 2016 - CPAA skills assessment 15+5pts
Jan 12, 2016 - Lodged 1st EOI (single) for Visa 189 (70 points)
Jan 22, 2016 - ITA (we'll let this one expire)
Feb 2, 2016 - we decided to get married instead and lodged 2nd EOI (de facto)
Feb 3, 2016 - received 2nd ITA
Mar 5, 2016 - Medical @ Nationwide
Mar 8, 2016 - Health clearance provided
Mar 18, 2016 - Visa Lodged (married)
Mar 23, 2016 - uploaded all docs..
Apr 20, 2016 - DG
Posts: 39Member
Joined: Feb 03, 2015
Posts: 271Member
Joined: Jan 19, 2015
Tahimik lang
Nominated Skill: 312111
Nov 2019 - Lodge 887