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Posts: 101Member
Joined: Jun 15, 2015
Posts: 101Member
Joined: Jun 15, 2015
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: 39Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2015
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: 101Member
Joined: Jun 15, 2015
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: 101Member
Joined: Jun 15, 2015
Posts: 101Member
Joined: Jun 15, 2015
Posts: 183Member
Joined: Jan 23, 2015
261311 - Analyst Programmer
1/26/2015 - Ielts Preparation
07/31/2015 - IELTS, LRWS - 8.5, 8.5, 7, 6.5
11/21/2015 - IELTS, LRWS - 9,9,6.5,7
12/15/2015 - Submitted documents for ACS
12/21/2015 - PTE A LRWS - 76, 83, 90, 66
1/21/2016 - ACS result, favorable, 2yrs deduction
1/26/2016 - EOI Visa 189 60points
1/29/2016 - EOI Visa 190 65 points
03/09/2016 - Invitation to Apply NSW
03/13/2016 - Lodged NSW Sponsorship application
03/17/2016 - Received ITA Visa 190
03/21/2016 - Son's Medical Exam at St Luke's
03/22/2016 - My Medical Exam at St Luke's
04/04/2016 - Hubby's Medical Exam at St Luke's
04/10/2016 - Lodge Visa
05/23/2016 - Visa Grant! DG!
07/2016 - Go to Sydney
03/2017 - IED
Chasing dreams, it is. Summoning all strength and praying on this run.
Posts: 101Member
Joined: Jun 15, 2015
Posts: 2,144Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 14, 2015
Don't worry guys, isa lang kapupuntahan nyan >>>> OZ >-
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: 183Member
Joined: Jan 23, 2015
Tracker Update April 2016 Batch
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
Grants
1. @mav14 | 189 | 29-Apr-2016 l Adelaide l 09-May-2016 l xxxx | xx-201x - Direct Grant!
2. @psalms5110 | 190 | 10-Apr-2016 | GSM Adelaide | 23-May-2016 l Sydney | 03-2017
Ongoing Applications
1. @Charmgeil0325 | 189 | 18-Apr-2016 | xx-May-2016 / xxxx l xxxx l xx-xxx-2016 l xxxx | xx-201x
261311 - Analyst Programmer
1/26/2015 - Ielts Preparation
07/31/2015 - IELTS, LRWS - 8.5, 8.5, 7, 6.5
11/21/2015 - IELTS, LRWS - 9,9,6.5,7
12/15/2015 - Submitted documents for ACS
12/21/2015 - PTE A LRWS - 76, 83, 90, 66
1/21/2016 - ACS result, favorable, 2yrs deduction
1/26/2016 - EOI Visa 189 60points
1/29/2016 - EOI Visa 190 65 points
03/09/2016 - Invitation to Apply NSW
03/13/2016 - Lodged NSW Sponsorship application
03/17/2016 - Received ITA Visa 190
03/21/2016 - Son's Medical Exam at St Luke's
03/22/2016 - My Medical Exam at St Luke's
04/04/2016 - Hubby's Medical Exam at St Luke's
04/10/2016 - Lodge Visa
05/23/2016 - Visa Grant! DG!
07/2016 - Go to Sydney
03/2017 - IED
Chasing dreams, it is. Summoning all strength and praying on this run.
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: 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: 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: 122Member
Joined: May 09, 2016
@psalms5110 | 190 | 10-Apr-2016 | GSM Adelaide | 23-May-2016 l Sydney | Mar-2017 - Direct Grant!
@Charmgeil0325 | 189 | 18-Apr-2016 | GSM xxxx | 11-May-2016 l xxxx | xx-201x - Direct Grant!
@mav14 | 189 | 29-Apr-2016 l GSM Adelaide l 09-May-2016 l Sydney | Sep-2016 - Direct Grant!
See you in AU :-)
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: 101Member
Joined: Jun 15, 2015
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: 2,179Member, 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: 2,812Member, 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: 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.
Posts: 39Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2015
| 189 | 06-Apr-2016 l GSM Adelaide l xx-Xxx-xxxx l Melbourne | Feb-2017 -
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
Grants:
1.@psalms5110 | 190 | 10-Apr-2016 | GSM Adelaide | 23-May-2016 l Sydney | Mar-2017 - Direct Grant
2.@Charmgeil0325 | 189 | 18-Apr-2016 | GSM xxxx | 11-May-2016 l xxxx | xx-201x - Direct Grant
3.@mav14 | 189 | 29-Apr-2016 l GSM Adelaide l 09-May-2016 l Sydney | Sep-2016 - Direct Grant
Ongoing Application:
1.@janhartchel |189|06-Apr-2016l 19-April-2016|Medicals, COC| GSM Adelaide l xx-Xxx-xxxx l Melbourne | Feb-2017 -
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: 39Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2015
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: 101Member
Joined: Jun 15, 2015