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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
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: 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: 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.
Posts: 13Member
Joined: May 15, 2016
Posts: 13Member
Joined: May 15, 2016
Posts: 706Member
Joined: Apr 23, 2016
Microbiologist (Main applicant - husband)
May 2014 - signed contract with MA
March 2015 - Skills assessment
June 2015 - IELTS , positive skills assessment
July 2015 - EOI, target state "any"
October 2015 - EOI, target state "NSW"
09March2016 - Received ITA from NSW (65 +5 pts)
20March2016 - Submitted required docs and payment online
04April2016 - Approval from NSW and ITA for visa 190
25May2016 - Lodge Visa 190
25June2016 - Medicals, submitted PCC Oman and NBI
11July2016 - Visa Grant , Thank you Lord!
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.
Posts: 706Member
Joined: Apr 23, 2016
Microbiologist (Main applicant - husband)
May 2014 - signed contract with MA
March 2015 - Skills assessment
June 2015 - IELTS , positive skills assessment
July 2015 - EOI, target state "any"
October 2015 - EOI, target state "NSW"
09March2016 - Received ITA from NSW (65 +5 pts)
20March2016 - Submitted required docs and payment online
04April2016 - Approval from NSW and ITA for visa 190
25May2016 - Lodge Visa 190
25June2016 - Medicals, submitted PCC Oman and NBI
11July2016 - Visa Grant , Thank you Lord!
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: 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: 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.
Posts: 259Member
Joined: Apr 22, 2016
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
VISA GRANTS:
1. @Yedyed |189|10-May-2016|19-May-2016|DG|On-shore
2.@JMike15 |189|17-May-2016|24-May-2016/DG|GSM Brisbane|Sydney|offshore
************************************************************************************************
AWAITING 189/190 APPLICANTS:
1.@Cassey |189|02-May-2016|11-May-2016 | Medicals,Form80|GSM Adelaidelxx-xxx|2016lMelbourne|xx-2016
2.@facelesshero|189|02-May-2016|13-May-2016 | Medicals,Police ClearancelGSMAdelaidelxx-xxx-2016lMelbourne|xx-2016
3.@Abby_ |189|02-May-2016|23-May-2016 | Health undertaking, Form80 for dependent(wife)|GSM Adelaide|xx-xxx-2016|Melbourne|xx-201x
4.@micoliit |189|06-May-2016| 24-May-2016/Health undertakinglGSM Brisbanelxx-xxx-2016 lxxxx | xx-201x
5.@tsarli59 |189|04-May-2016 | xx-May-2016 | xxxx|xxxx|xx-xxx-2016|xxxx|xx-201x
6.@Olrac321 |190|06-May-2016|xx-May-2016 | xxxxlxxxxlxx-xxx-2016 | xxxx|xx-201x
7.@kholoudmanlucu |190|06-May-2016 | xx-May-2016|xxxxlxxxxlxx-xxx-2016lxxxx|xx-201x
8.@mgfg |190 | 11-May-2016 | xx-xx-2016 | xxxx | xxxx | xx-xxx-2016 | xx-xxx-2016
9.@ninyeh |189 | 20-May-2016 | xx-May-2016 | xxxx | xxxx | xx-xxx-2016 | xxxx | xx-201x
10.@jedh_g |189| 21-May-2016 | xx-xx-2016 | xxxx | xxxx | xx-xxx-2016 | Perth, Western Australia|Sep-2016 (expected forecast)
11.@inhinyero_sg |189| 21-May-2016 | xx-May-2016 | xxxx | xxxx | xx-xxx-2016 | xxxx | xx-201x
12.@admt2016 |190| 24-May-2016 | xx-xx-2016 | xxxx | xxxx | xx-xxx-2016 | xx-xxx-2016
13.@Kikay |189|24-May-2016| xx-xx-2016 | xxxx | xxxx | xx-xxx-2016 | xx-xxx-2016
14. @elleb1 |190|25-May-2016|xx-May-2016 | xxxx | xxxx | xx-xxx-2016 | NSW | xx-201x
************************************************************************************************
EOI APPLICANTS:
1.@dddrew - May 17/xxx/70points/I
2.@GabPhAu - May 18/189/60points/I
3.@buscato - 189/65points/I
4.@zeilem1229 - May19/I
5.@chewychewbacca - May 19/189/65points
Posts: 706Member
Joined: Apr 23, 2016
Microbiologist (Main applicant - husband)
May 2014 - signed contract with MA
March 2015 - Skills assessment
June 2015 - IELTS , positive skills assessment
July 2015 - EOI, target state "any"
October 2015 - EOI, target state "NSW"
09March2016 - Received ITA from NSW (65 +5 pts)
20March2016 - Submitted required docs and payment online
04April2016 - Approval from NSW and ITA for visa 190
25May2016 - Lodge Visa 190
25June2016 - Medicals, submitted PCC Oman and NBI
11July2016 - Visa Grant , 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: 259Member
Joined: Apr 22, 2016
Good Luck!
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: 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: 259Member
Joined: Apr 22, 2016
Posts: 259Member
Joined: Apr 22, 2016
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: 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: 259Member
Joined: Apr 22, 2016
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: 259Member
Joined: Apr 22, 2016
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: 259Member
Joined: Apr 22, 2016
nasa SG kami ni misis at si bulinggit namen ay nasa manila din.. kaya gusto narin namin makaalis dito kasi medyo mahigpit na masyado at nang makasama narin si baby..
Posts: 706Member
Joined: Apr 23, 2016
Microbiologist (Main applicant - husband)
May 2014 - signed contract with MA
March 2015 - Skills assessment
June 2015 - IELTS , positive skills assessment
July 2015 - EOI, target state "any"
October 2015 - EOI, target state "NSW"
09March2016 - Received ITA from NSW (65 +5 pts)
20March2016 - Submitted required docs and payment online
04April2016 - Approval from NSW and ITA for visa 190
25May2016 - Lodge Visa 190
25June2016 - Medicals, submitted PCC Oman and NBI
11July2016 - Visa Grant , Thank you Lord!
Posts: 509Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2016
Sa adelaide kami nkastate sponsor nandun kse byenan at hipag ko, un isa ko hipag melbourne. Ayaw namin melbourne kasi nun nandun kmi 3 weeks naloka ako sa kabataan, medyo liberated. Takot ako. Sa adelaide ksi prang probinsya. Hehe. Mas healthy sa tingin nmin mgasawa na lumaki sya dun. Puro park lang tambayan at pag garden. Hehe dati SG kmi nun dalaga binata palang gang sa lumabas si baby. Umuwe kmi 2014 kasi hirap na hirap ako wala ako ksama alaga. Saka ngkaoffer dto sa bank husband ko na parang same salary lang sa SG. Kaya dito na kmi ngstay kahit magulo. Hehehe oo mahirap malayo sa pamilya lalo sa anak, an bigat sa pakiramdam.
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: 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.