Major update has been completed. Please help to report any abnormality that you are facing (in case there is any) to [email protected] . Thank you for your continued support guys!
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
garfieldDoha Posts: 215Member Joined: May 17, 2015
@garfield@tobby The mock is more difficult than the actual exam. They purposely do that so that the test takers are prepared for the actual exam. I got R67 and W77 for the mock exam. Don't feel too bad about the mock. Just keep practicing. Sobrang helpful din yung advice sa Page 98 and 166 of this thread.
Maraming salamat sa encouragement. Sana maka ace din po kmi kagaya saiyu.galing ng scores mo.
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
dosmilquinceMandaluyong Posts: 18Member Joined: Oct 09, 2015
anybody here encountered issues with the Practice Gold Kit? I took Practice Test A two weeks ago and nag stop yun counter for Retell Lecture in all three questions. without the counter I have no idea if na record yun sagot ko or not. thinking that I had a problem with my internet connection I decided to take Practice Test B today, and had the same issue. I got 53 in speaking ..nasasayangan lang ako cause I can't determine if the score is because of the glitch or I really failed.. sigh
Sept 2015 - Submitted ACS for Assessment
Oct 2015 - ACS Result - Suitable
Dec 2015 - IELTS - failed
June 2016 - PTE-A - failed
15 Aug 2016 - PTE-A - passed
30 Aug 2016 - Lodged EOI for subclass 189
freshmakerNorth Ryde Posts: 43Member Joined: Aug 28, 2014
@hanny_k Sinubukan ko dati magparecheck pero hindi natuloy kasi nung chineck nung pte customer service yung eligibility ko for rescoring hindi daw pwede dahil may na-tick ako na option upon registration na once lumabas yung results ay automatically isesend ng system sa DIBP. So kapag nangyare yun, hindi na pwede magrequest ng rescore.
If you have got extra time, try reading the FAQ regarding rescoring on their website.
Good luck mate!
Civil Engineer : ANZSCO 233211
13/04/2015 - Lodged EA MSA (online)
03/07/2015 - Received EA positive outcome
13/11/2015 - PTE in Perth
30/12/2015 - Medicals (Bupa Perth)
17/05/2016 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 pts)
18/05/2016 - Applied for AFP check
23/05/2016 - Received AFP check
25/05/2016 - Received invitation to apply
09/06/2016 - Lodged visa 189
11/07/2016 - Direct grant (GSM Brisbane)
garfieldDoha Posts: 215Member Joined: May 17, 2015
Oh my the test is no joke, very difficult i stuttered in the describe image part and retell lecture in the mock test .My test is on Monday already. How to improve this L54 R55 S53 W54?
Keep the faith. Same kau ng husband ko mababa mock test nya at sa 28 na din exam nya...#struggleIsRealButNeverGiveUp
I hope we can soon graduate from this and move forward to our next goal
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
@dosmilquince wala pong any message like it stopped because of 3 seconds silence? sir, ok ba lahat ng requirements mo dun sa test my computer portion?
@theunknownbox parang sa akin naman po baliktad. dunsa test my computer, ayaw gumana ng mic ko pag google chrome but it works fine pag internet explorer gamit ko.
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
09/05/15- Began gathering docs/requirements for TRA Assessment
12/23/15- Lodge documents for TRA Assessment
01/07/16- Received acknowledgement email from TRA
04/01/16- Received outcome letter from TRA. Successful! (Thanks God!)
04/13/16- PTE Academic exam schedule (L-75/ R-76 / S-52/ W-84)
04/14/16- EOI lodged for Visa Subclass 190/ SS for NSW
04/30/16- IELTS exam schedule (L-8.5/ R-7.5/ S-6.5/ W-6.5)
10/13/16- Received invitation to apply from NSW
10/18/16- Lodge application for NSW nomination
11/09/16- NSW Nomination/ SS Invitation received (Thank u God!)
11/25/16- Medicals for the family
12/01/16- Me and hubby's medical got cleared
12/13/16- My son's medical got cleared
12/20/16- 190 Visa Application lodged. (all available documents frontloaded)
01/11/17- Direct Grant! Finish Line!!! Salamat Papa God!
03/08/17- Big Move!
allejMelbourne Posts: 340Member Joined: Feb 13, 2012
@vhenzchico Thank you for the link, dun ko din nakuha ung article kaso iba ung question sa actual PTE.. Pero parang third and fifth choice ung sagot. Thank you.
07-Jun-2016 - Submitted EOI with 70points
03-Aug-2016 - Received an Invitation to Apply for Visa189
05-Aug-2016 - Lodged Visa189, Frontloaded all docs
18-Aug-2016 - Visa Grant! (DG)
16-Nov-2016 - Big move to Melbourne
22-Nov-2016 - Start of job interviews
05-Dec-2016 - First day of work (Full-time, Permanent)
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -E.R.
MakaryoSingapore Posts: 118Member Joined: Dec 25, 2012
how many questions po lalabas sa describe image and retell lecture? Thanks.
Oct 2013-discover pinoyau
2015 - IELTS - failed
May 27 2016 -PTE take 1 - failed Reading
June 16 2016 - ACS reassessment (263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer)
June 28 2016- PTE take 2 - failed Reading again
July 19 2016 - PTE-take 3 - finally pass by God's grace!
Aug 02 2016 - ITA received
Aug 10 2016 - Medical SATA Bedok
Aug 20 2016 - Lodged Visa
Sep 16 2016 - Visa Grant
theunknownboxBundoora Posts: 30Member Joined: May 10, 2016
Yung mahirap for me was describe image since sometimes I get lost for words. Just follow the tips and templates here and you are good to go. Medyo tricky din yung mga multiple choice multiple answer questions
ANZSCO 272115 STUDENT COUNSELLOR
April 15 2016 - Decided to Pursue Australian Dream
April 20 2016 - Booked an Exam (PTE-A) on May 18 @ Pearson Makati
April 23 2016 - Submitted Application to VETASSESS together with all required documents.
May 18 2016 - Took PTE-A @ Pearson Makati
May 19 2016 - PTE-A Results (L-82, R-90, S-77, W-83)
July 07 2016 - VETASSESS Result - POSITIVE! AQF Master degree (Student Counsellor 272115)
October 2016 - Had change of plans, decided to not pursue visa application.
FAST FORWARD 2022
August 2022 - Decided to pursue Australian Dream *AGAIN
August 2022 - Booked PTE-A on October 29 2022
August 2022 - Applied for VETASSESS Skills Assessment
October 29, 2022 - Took PTE-A Exam
October 30, 2022 - PTE-A Results (L-89, R-90, S-90, W-89)
January 11, 2023 - VETASSESS Result - POSITIVE! AQF Master degree (Student Counsellor 272115)
January 12, 2023 - EOI Submitted (NSW, VIC, SA, ACT 491 - 100pts and NSW 190 - 90pts)
January 13, 2023 - NSW491 pre-invite
January 24, 2023 - NSW190 pre-invite
January 25, 2023 - applied NSW190 nomination and paid nomination fees
January 25, 2023 - FINAL INVITATION
February 01, 2023 - VISA Lodge
February 6, 2023 - Medical @ IOM Makati
February 9, 2023 - S56 Request
**, **, ** - VISA Grant
@garfield@tobby The mock is more difficult than the actual exam. They purposely do that so that the test takers are prepared for the actual exam. I got R67 and W77 for the mock exam. Don't feel too bad about the mock. Just keep practicing. Sobrang helpful din yung advice sa Page 98 and 166 of this thread.
Maraming salamat sa encouragement. Sana maka ace din po kmi kagaya saiyu.galing ng scores mo.
Just keep praying and focus talaga. Yung kaba sa exam day sobrang intense pero if you focus hard enough, talagang kaya siya.
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!
@Urlilangel_christy Hello! For the template wala akong consistent na ginamit.
Retell Lecture: For this part, I wrote down key points that the speaker said. As in the important ones only and I used the image or powerpoint that was already on the screen as a guide to how I will retell the lecture. I made sure to at least be able to remember one or two sentences that the speaker mentioned because that ensured that what I said would be correct then I just expounded on the topic from how I understood it. I usually used "The lecturer said/ mentioned/ described....".
Describe Image: Madalas ginawa ko dito binasa ko yung nasa image. As in sinasabi ko "The graph describes the Gorilla Distribution of...." tapos binasa ko lang talaga yung mga nasa image. Wala pa nga hindi tama yung sinasabi ko sa nasa data. But don't worry about that, what's important is the way you speak and not the content.
Sa Speaking parts I tried to use up all the time that was given to record and I made sure that the record was starting before I started speaking. I noticed that at some parts the record beep didn't sound. Nung mock exam ko yung ibang recordings ko hindi nasasama yung start. Also, at some part hindi ko natapos ng maayos yung explanation ko or sagot ko. I think okay lang yon kasi ang habol talaga sa speaking is oral fluency and pronunciation.
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!
dorbsdeeMelbourne Posts: 621Member Joined: Nov 30, 2015
@chewychewbacca at first, very impressive score. congratulations. I just wonder baka meron kang mga essay na nagawa, if you would mind sharing. thanks. Goodluck! sa invite...
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
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!
dorbsdeeMelbourne Posts: 621Member Joined: Nov 30, 2015
@chewychewbacca thanks po... sabay pala yung exam date natin sa IELTS last 30/Apr., sablay yung speaking ko, nagparemark pa ko and at the same time study ng PTE just in case. again, thanks sa URL.
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
smoothann1philippines Posts: 16Member Joined: May 14, 2016
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.
tobbySingapore Posts: 86Member Joined: Mar 06, 2016
Just took the exam today, praying for miracles
garfieldDoha Posts: 215Member Joined: May 17, 2015
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
garfieldDoha Posts: 215Member Joined: May 17, 2015
@Urlilangel_christy Hello! For the template wala akong consistent na ginamit.
Retell Lecture: For this part, I wrote down key points that the speaker said. As in the important ones only and I used the image or powerpoint that was already on the screen as a guide to how I will retell the lecture. I made sure to at least be able to remember one or two sentences that the speaker mentioned because that ensured that what I said would be correct then I just expounded on the topic from how I understood it. I usually used "The lecturer said/ mentioned/ described....".
Describe Image: Madalas ginawa ko dito binasa ko yung nasa image. As in sinasabi ko "The graph describes the Gorilla Distribution of...." tapos binasa ko lang talaga yung mga nasa image. Wala pa nga hindi tama yung sinasabi ko sa nasa data. But don't worry about that, what's important is the way you speak and not the content.
Sa Speaking parts I tried to use up all the time that was given to record and I made sure that the record was starting before I started speaking. I noticed that at some parts the record beep didn't sound. Nung mock exam ko yung ibang recordings ko hindi nasasama yung start. Also, at some part hindi ko natapos ng maayos yung explanation ko or sagot ko. I think okay lang yon kasi ang habol talaga sa speaking is oral fluency and pronunciation.
Maraming salamat sa tips. Very helpful for my husband.
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
cheezy_popsMandaluyong Posts: 56Member Joined: May 06, 2016
Just took the exam today, praying for miracles
Hello po sir, kamusta po result ng exam nyo?
ANZSCO Code 254415 - Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
25/11/2017 EOI with 55 points - Subclass 190 (NSW)
ihsan21Singapore Posts: 20Member Joined: Jan 02, 2013
@dddrew Hi Drew.. Who could have taught makaka- exceed ka ng 79pts? I guess need to make your case an inspiration. You did bad on MOCK but you Trample the actual exam.
@tobby hi, what time ka nag exam? Had my exam too yesterday and got my scores today. RWLS 90/90/80/61. Sadly, sablay ang speaking. I actually expected it. The room was full and it was so noisy during the speaking part so medyo nakakadistract din. And napindot ko yung off button ng monitor during the describe image. Hahaha, bad luck. I will be taking the earliest available exam again. Anyone here who took the 3pm sched? I dont like the 12-3 sched anymore kasi andaming tao.
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
Btw, dun sa mga naka 90 or above 79 sa speaking, how did you pronounce the words? Natural na filipino english lang or yung may accent? Dun sa read aloud, may feelings din ba yung pagsasalita nyo? Thanks!
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
garfieldDoha Posts: 215Member Joined: May 17, 2015
@tobby hi, what time ka nag exam? Had my exam too yesterday and got my scores today. RWLS 90/90/80/61. Sadly, sablay ang speaking. I actually expected it. The room was full and it was so noisy during the speaking part so medyo nakakadistract din. And napindot ko yung off button ng monitor during the describe image. Hahaha, bad luck. I will be taking the earliest available exam again. Anyone here who took the 3pm sched? I dont like the 12-3 sched anymore kasi andaming tao.
@pink sayang ang taas ng ibang scores. for sure ace na yan sa next test mo.
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
theunknownboxBundoora Posts: 30Member Joined: May 10, 2016
@pink hi grabe perfect ka sa reading.pano ka nagprepare?thanks, still congrats!
@pink Natural lang pero I made sure to pronounce it correctly. Or kapag repeat sentence tinatry ko gayahin pero hindi sobra.
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!
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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
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PA: Husband (Production/Plant Engineer -ANZSCO 233513)
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
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189/190 | 30-Aug-2016 | 60/65 | ICT Business Analyst - 261111
Sept 2015 - Submitted ACS for Assessment
Oct 2015 - ACS Result - Suitable
Dec 2015 - IELTS - failed
June 2016 - PTE-A - failed
15 Aug 2016 - PTE-A - passed
30 Aug 2016 - Lodged EOI for subclass 189
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If you have got extra time, try reading the FAQ regarding rescoring on their website.
Good luck mate!
Civil Engineer : ANZSCO 233211
13/04/2015 - Lodged EA MSA (online)
03/07/2015 - Received EA positive outcome
13/11/2015 - PTE in Perth
30/12/2015 - Medicals (Bupa Perth)
17/05/2016 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 pts)
18/05/2016 - Applied for AFP check
23/05/2016 - Received AFP check
25/05/2016 - Received invitation to apply
09/06/2016 - Lodged visa 189
11/07/2016 - Direct grant (GSM Brisbane)
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2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
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sir, ok ba lahat ng requirements mo dun sa test my computer portion?
@theunknownbox parang sa akin naman po baliktad. dunsa test my computer, ayaw gumana ng mic ko pag google chrome but it works fine pag internet explorer gamit ko.
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
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Primary Applicant
09/05/15- Began gathering docs/requirements for TRA Assessment
12/23/15- Lodge documents for TRA Assessment
01/07/16- Received acknowledgement email from TRA
04/01/16- Received outcome letter from TRA. Successful! (Thanks God!)
04/13/16- PTE Academic exam schedule (L-75/ R-76 / S-52/ W-84)
04/14/16- EOI lodged for Visa Subclass 190/ SS for NSW
04/30/16- IELTS exam schedule (L-8.5/ R-7.5/ S-6.5/ W-6.5)
10/13/16- Received invitation to apply from NSW
10/18/16- Lodge application for NSW nomination
11/09/16- NSW Nomination/ SS Invitation received (Thank u God!)
11/25/16- Medicals for the family
12/01/16- Me and hubby's medical got cleared
12/13/16- My son's medical got cleared
12/20/16- 190 Visa Application lodged. (all available documents frontloaded)
01/11/17- Direct Grant! Finish Line!!! Salamat Papa God!
03/08/17- Big Move!
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Accountant (General) -221111
Age 25: 30 Points
ICAA Bachelor's Degree: 15 points
ICAA Work Experience 4years: 5 points
PTE Academic S90 W90 R88 L90 (OAS90): 20 points
07-Jun-2016 - Submitted EOI with 70points
03-Aug-2016 - Received an Invitation to Apply for Visa189
05-Aug-2016 - Lodged Visa189, Frontloaded all docs
18-Aug-2016 - Visa Grant! (DG)
16-Nov-2016 - Big move to Melbourne
22-Nov-2016 - Start of job interviews
05-Dec-2016 - First day of work (Full-time, Permanent)
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Thanks.
Oct 2013-discover pinoyau
2015 - IELTS - failed
May 27 2016 -PTE take 1 - failed Reading
June 16 2016 - ACS reassessment (263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer)
June 28 2016- PTE take 2 - failed Reading again
July 19 2016 - PTE-take 3 - finally pass by God's grace!
Aug 02 2016 - ITA received
Aug 10 2016 - Medical SATA Bedok
Aug 20 2016 - Lodged Visa
Sep 16 2016 - Visa Grant
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ANZSCO 272115 STUDENT COUNSELLOR
April 15 2016 - Decided to Pursue Australian Dream
April 20 2016 - Booked an Exam (PTE-A) on May 18 @ Pearson Makati
April 23 2016 - Submitted Application to VETASSESS together with all required documents.
May 18 2016 - Took PTE-A @ Pearson Makati
May 19 2016 - PTE-A Results (L-82, R-90, S-77, W-83)
July 07 2016 - VETASSESS Result - POSITIVE! AQF Master degree (Student Counsellor 272115)
October 2016 - Had change of plans, decided to not pursue visa application.
FAST FORWARD 2022
August 2022 - Decided to pursue Australian Dream *AGAIN
August 2022 - Booked PTE-A on October 29 2022
August 2022 - Applied for VETASSESS Skills Assessment
October 29, 2022 - Took PTE-A Exam
October 30, 2022 - PTE-A Results (L-89, R-90, S-90, W-89)
January 11, 2023 - VETASSESS Result - POSITIVE! AQF Master degree (Student Counsellor 272115)
January 12, 2023 - EOI Submitted (NSW, VIC, SA, ACT 491 - 100pts and NSW 190 - 90pts)
January 13, 2023 - NSW491 pre-invite
January 24, 2023 - NSW190 pre-invite
January 25, 2023 - applied NSW190 nomination and paid nomination fees
January 25, 2023 - FINAL INVITATION
February 01, 2023 - VISA Lodge
February 6, 2023 - Medical @ IOM Makati
February 9, 2023 - S56 Request
**, **, ** - VISA Grant
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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!
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Retell Lecture:
For this part, I wrote down key points that the speaker said. As in the important ones only and I used the image or powerpoint that was already on the screen as a guide to how I will retell the lecture. I made sure to at least be able to remember one or two sentences that the speaker mentioned because that ensured that what I said would be correct then I just expounded on the topic from how I understood it. I usually used "The lecturer said/ mentioned/ described....".
Describe Image: Madalas ginawa ko dito binasa ko yung nasa image. As in sinasabi ko "The graph describes the Gorilla Distribution of...." tapos binasa ko lang talaga yung mga nasa image. Wala pa nga hindi tama yung sinasabi ko sa nasa data. But don't worry about that, what's important is the way you speak and not the content.
Sa Speaking parts I tried to use up all the time that was given to record and I made sure that the record was starting before I started speaking. I noticed that at some parts the record beep didn't sound. Nung mock exam ko yung ibang recordings ko hindi nasasama yung start. Also, at some part hindi ko natapos ng maayos yung explanation ko or sagot ko. I think okay lang yon kasi ang habol talaga sa speaking is oral fluency and pronunciation.
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!
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Goodluck! sa invite...
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
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May PTE blog na nakahelp sa essay parts. http://dylanaung.blogspot.com/2015/04/pte-academic-essay-questions-and-ideas.html?m=1
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!
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again, thanks sa URL.
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
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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)
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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.
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PA: Husband (Production/Plant Engineer -ANZSCO 233513)
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
Posts: 215Member
Joined: May 17, 2015
PA: Husband (Production/Plant Engineer -ANZSCO 233513)
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
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25/11/2017 EOI with 55 points - Subclass 190 (NSW)
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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: 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: 215Member
Joined: May 17, 2015
PA: Husband (Production/Plant Engineer -ANZSCO 233513)
2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.
Long hiatus
2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A
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Joined: May 10, 2016
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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!