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Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 07, 2015
Just holding on to my faith and waiting patiently atm. )
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
Posts: 160Member
Joined: May 18, 2016
ANZSCO 233511 Industrial Engineer
20/2/2016 IELTS
09/3/2016 Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
30/3/2016 EA Positive Assessment & submitted EOI
13/4/2016 Received ITA
02/5/2016 Lodge visa (sub class 189)
23/5/2016 CO contact requesting Form 80 & Form 815
23/5/2016 Submitted addt'l requirements
10/6/2016 VISA GRANT!!!!
14/10/2016 Big move to Melbourne!
To God be the glory!
Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 07, 2015
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
Posts: 4Member
Joined: May 18, 2016
Posts: 160Member
Joined: May 18, 2016
ANZSCO 233511 Industrial Engineer
20/2/2016 IELTS
09/3/2016 Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
30/3/2016 EA Positive Assessment & submitted EOI
13/4/2016 Received ITA
02/5/2016 Lodge visa (sub class 189)
23/5/2016 CO contact requesting Form 80 & Form 815
23/5/2016 Submitted addt'l requirements
10/6/2016 VISA GRANT!!!!
14/10/2016 Big move to Melbourne!
To God be the glory!
Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 07, 2015
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
Posts: 122Member
Joined: May 09, 2016
261311 Analyst Programmer - Main applicant (me)
261111 ICT Business Analyst - Dependent (wife)
31-Mar-2016: IELTS Speaking
02-Apr-2016: IELTS (LRW)
04-Apr-2016: ACS Assessment
08-Apr-2016: ACS Result 7+ years credited (wife)
11-Apr-2016: ACS Result 10+ years credited (mine)
15-Apr-2016: IELTS Result (L/R/S/W 7.5/8.0/7.0/6.5) - I needed to reach Proficient level to get +10pts
15-Apr-2016: IELTS Result (wife got Proficient level)
18-Apr-2016: PTE-A
19-Apr-2016: PTE-A Result (L/R/S/W 72/90/90/69) - I finally reached Proficient level
19-Apr-2016: Lodged EOI (70pts)
25-Apr-2016: Medical at St. Lukes & NBI Clearance
27-Apr-2016: Received ITA
29-Apr-2016: Health Clearance Provided - no action required
29-Apr-2016: Lodged 189 Visa (Uploaded all recommended docs - No Form 80)
09-May-2016: Direct Grant!
10-Sep-2016: Big Move - Sydney!
Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 07, 2015
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
Posts: 4Member
Joined: May 18, 2016
189 po
Posts: 160Member
Joined: May 18, 2016
ANZSCO 233511 Industrial Engineer
20/2/2016 IELTS
09/3/2016 Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
30/3/2016 EA Positive Assessment & submitted EOI
13/4/2016 Received ITA
02/5/2016 Lodge visa (sub class 189)
23/5/2016 CO contact requesting Form 80 & Form 815
23/5/2016 Submitted addt'l requirements
10/6/2016 VISA GRANT!!!!
14/10/2016 Big move to Melbourne!
To God be the glory!
Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 07, 2015
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
1.@Cassey |189|02-May-2016|11-May-2016/Medical,Form80Adelaidelxx-xxx-2016lMelbourne|xx-2016
2.@facelesshero |189|02-May-2016|13-May-2016/Medical,Police ClearancelAdelaidelxx-xxx-2016lVic|xx-2016
3.@Abby_ |189|02-May-2016|xx-May-2016/xxxx|xxxx|xx-xxx-2016|Melbourne|xx-201x
4.@tsarli59 |189|04-May-2016|xx-May-2016/xxxx|xxxx|xx-xxx-2016|xxxx|xx-201x
5.@Olrac321 |190|06-May-2016|xx-May-2016/xxxxlxxxxlxx-xxx-2016lxxxx| xx-201x
6.@kholoudmanlucu |190|06-May-2016|xx-May-2016/xxxxlxxxxlxx-xxx-2016lxxxx|xx-201x
7.@micoliit |189|06-May-2016|xx-May-2016/xxxxlxxxxlxx-xxx-2016lxxxx|xx-201x
8.@Yedyed |189|10-May-2016|xx-May-2016/xxxxlxxxxlxx-xxx-2016lxxxx|xx-201x
9.@mgfg |190|11-May-2016|xx-xx-2016/xxxx l xxxx l xx-xxx-2016 l xx-xxx-2016
10.@jedh_g |189|xx-May-2016|xx-xx-2016/xxxx l xxxx l xx-xxx-2016 l Perth, Western Australia|September-2016 (expected forecast)
GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
Posts: 259Member
Joined: Apr 22, 2016
Posts: 259Member
Joined: Apr 22, 2016
Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 07, 2015
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 07, 2015
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
Posts: 122Member
Joined: May 09, 2016
261311 Analyst Programmer - Main applicant (me)
261111 ICT Business Analyst - Dependent (wife)
31-Mar-2016: IELTS Speaking
02-Apr-2016: IELTS (LRW)
04-Apr-2016: ACS Assessment
08-Apr-2016: ACS Result 7+ years credited (wife)
11-Apr-2016: ACS Result 10+ years credited (mine)
15-Apr-2016: IELTS Result (L/R/S/W 7.5/8.0/7.0/6.5) - I needed to reach Proficient level to get +10pts
15-Apr-2016: IELTS Result (wife got Proficient level)
18-Apr-2016: PTE-A
19-Apr-2016: PTE-A Result (L/R/S/W 72/90/90/69) - I finally reached Proficient level
19-Apr-2016: Lodged EOI (70pts)
25-Apr-2016: Medical at St. Lukes & NBI Clearance
27-Apr-2016: Received ITA
29-Apr-2016: Health Clearance Provided - no action required
29-Apr-2016: Lodged 189 Visa (Uploaded all recommended docs - No Form 80)
09-May-2016: Direct Grant!
10-Sep-2016: Big Move - Sydney!
Posts: 259Member
Joined: Apr 22, 2016
Posts: 259Member
Joined: Apr 22, 2016
Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 07, 2015
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
Posts: 379Member
Joined: Nov 06, 2015
Skilled-Independent Visa Subclass 189
Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611
2/2014- Decided to pursue my OZ dream
3/2014- IELTS L-7.5 R-8.0 S-7.0 W-6.5
-Submitted all docs for skill assessment
4/2014- Positive SA as Medical Lab Technician
9/2014- AIMS examination for Medical Lab Scientist
11/2014- Got the result and passed it!!!
1/2015- IELTS L-7.0 R-9.0 S-7.5 W-6.5
took some time off in my application processs
1/5/16- PTE L-76 R-68 S-81 W-73
1/9/16- EIO submitted for NSW state nomination.
- waiting for ITA
5/21- Updated EOI. Applied for 189 & 190 Visa
5/24- ITA for visa 189! Thank you Lord
6/2- Applied for NBI clearance
With Hit!!! same with husband
6/3- preparing other docs
6/7- Applied for CEMI
6/10- Got our NBI clearance
6/17- Medicals at Nationwide Davao
6/23-Health clearance provided
6/30- Lodged visa 189
6/30- Attached docs except form 80
7/29- CO contact asking for form 815
8/1- submitted form 815
8/30- Visa granted!!! Thank you, Lord!
Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 04, 2012
18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
11 May '16 Got ITA
02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
04 Jul '16 Direct Grant
Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt
Posts: 122Member
Joined: May 09, 2016
@Captain_A Congrats!
261311 Analyst Programmer - Main applicant (me)
261111 ICT Business Analyst - Dependent (wife)
31-Mar-2016: IELTS Speaking
02-Apr-2016: IELTS (LRW)
04-Apr-2016: ACS Assessment
08-Apr-2016: ACS Result 7+ years credited (wife)
11-Apr-2016: ACS Result 10+ years credited (mine)
15-Apr-2016: IELTS Result (L/R/S/W 7.5/8.0/7.0/6.5) - I needed to reach Proficient level to get +10pts
15-Apr-2016: IELTS Result (wife got Proficient level)
18-Apr-2016: PTE-A
19-Apr-2016: PTE-A Result (L/R/S/W 72/90/90/69) - I finally reached Proficient level
19-Apr-2016: Lodged EOI (70pts)
25-Apr-2016: Medical at St. Lukes & NBI Clearance
27-Apr-2016: Received ITA
29-Apr-2016: Health Clearance Provided - no action required
29-Apr-2016: Lodged 189 Visa (Uploaded all recommended docs - No Form 80)
09-May-2016: Direct Grant!
10-Sep-2016: Big Move - Sydney!
Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 07, 2015
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 07, 2015
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
Posts: 158Member
Joined: Jan 12, 2012
263111 (Computer Network and
Systems Engineer)
11Mar2016: PTE-A Result: OAS-87
11Apr2016: ACS Assessment Completed - POSITIVE
12Apr2016: Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 points )
20Apr2016: Submitted EOI Visa 190 (60 points plus SS 5 points if granted)
27Apr2016: Recieved ITA Visa 189
02May2016: NBI with HIT released date May16
16May2016: NBI cleared
16May2016: Medical St Lukes
23May2016: Medical cleared. No action Required
24May2016: Visa Lodgement
25May2016: Frontloaded all documents including Form80
04Jun2016 : CO contact asking for FORM80
12Jul2016 : Golden email --- Visa Grant ---
Posts: 509Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2016
TIMELINE
March 04, 2016 ACS SUBMISSION
March 09, 2016 SUITABLE RESULT FROM ACS
April 04, 2016 PTE-A
April 05, 2016 PTE-A PASSED
April 05, 2016 EOI SUBMISSION
April 06, 2016 STATE NOMINATION SUBMISSION
May 06, 2016 INVITATION VISA 190
May 16, 2016 MEDICAL- NATIONWIDE
May 21, 2016 HEALTH CLEARANCE PROVIDED
May 24, 2016 LODGED VISA 190
July 07, 2016 CO contact SG COC
July 23, 2016 Submitted SG COC
July 27, 2016 VISA GRANT
AUGUST 2016: BIG MOVE
THANK YOU LORD.
Posts: 487Member
Joined: Apr 21, 2016
Software Engineer (261313)
April 12, 2016 - Passed ACS requirements
April 28, 2016 - Suitable AQF Bachelors Degree (2 years deducted)
April 28, 2016 - IELTS (L7.5 R9 W6.5 S7.5 OAS7.5)
May 18, 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L90 R90 W90 S90 OAS90)
May 19, 2016 - Lodged EOI Visa 189 (10:48pm AU time) | 65pts
May 25, 2016 - Lodged EOI Visa 190 (9:30pm AU time) | 70pts
June 28, 2016 - NBI Clearance (NO HIT)
July 29, 2016 - Received NSW SS ITA && Medical at St. Luke's
August 2, 2016 - Received ITA for 189 && Medical Cleared No Action
August 5, 2016 - Lodged visa 189 (Frontloaded Documents)
August 15, 2016 - Direct Grant (GSM Adelaide)! Thank You, Lord!
October 22, 2016 - Big Move to Sydney!
GOD IS GOOD!
Posts: 259Member
Joined: Apr 22, 2016
Posts: 259Member
Joined: Apr 22, 2016
Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
Joined: Mar 11, 2015
Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer
Feb. 12, 2016 - Begin PTE-A review & booked exam at Trident
Mar. 21, 2016 - PTE academic Exam Result PASSED
(L:66, R:73, S:80, W:67); Thank you Lord!
LINK http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p156
Mar. 28, 2016 - Agent updated EOI. Awaiting next round of 189
April 7, 2016 - Received NSW invite (Visa 190)
April 13, 2016 - Received 189 invite (8:56 AM). Thank you Lord!
May 21, 2016 - VISA fee paid to MA. DIBP application received
May 25, 2016 - NBI clearance certificate forwarded to MA
May 30, 2016 - 1st CO contact, Team Adelaide (Medicals asked)
May 31, 2016 - SLEC medical exams with family. Thank you Lord!
June 1, 2016 - Submit to agent CO request (Wife's NBI, Medicals)
June 7, 2016 - Youngest son undergone x-ray at SLEC (2nd visit)
June 14, 2016 - ALL family members "COMPLETED" status to DIBP on medicals
June 29, 2016 - 2nd CO contact. Requested FORM 815 for son.
August 4, 2016 VISA GRANT thank you LORD
August 19, 2016 - PDOS at CFO
October 26, 2016 - Flight to Sydney (then, fly to Western Australia)
http://ozbound.goodtimelines.com/timeline/ticker/jedh_g
Dec. 8, 2016 - Reunited with whole family at Perth
March 15, 2017 - Landed my first job in WA as pressure vessel inspector (Engineering & Mfg Tradesperson job class)
JOSHUA 1:9 - I command you. Be strong and steadfast!
Do not fear nor be dismayed for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.