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Joined: Mar 22, 2016
Dec 2015: Inquiry to AMS, IDP, AECC
Feb 2016: Opted to apply for Visit Visa (Subclass 600) impulsive decision
Feb 28: REFUSED VISIT VISA
Mar 01: Decided to consult AMS
Mar 05: Took IELTS in Doha Qatar
Mar 08: Applied for Deakin University (Bachelor of Nursing 1 year conversion FEB 2017 intake)
Mar 15: Refused by DU due to IMMI History
Mar 15: IELTS Results (L:8.5, R: 6.0, W: 7.5, S: 6.5; OBS:7)
Mar 17: Submitted Reconsideration Letter to Deakin University
Mar 28: DU Reconsidered
Apr 01: Started compiling the Visa Requirements
Apr 04: Received final offer from DU
Apr 19: Paid fees (OSHC, tuition, DUELI)
Apr 21: eCOE Received
Apr 28: Medicals done (xray, blood, urinalysis).
Forwarded all completed papers to AMS (157A, 956A, VFS, Form54) and other requirements.
May 17: AU Embassy (Manila) acknowledge receipt.
May 24: VISA GRANT!!!!!!!
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.
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september 25, 2015- IELTS( S)-6.5 R-6, L6 W 5.5
November 2015-january 2016- applied for schools application (rejected/refuse by all applied school)
February 24, 2016- reassess by ACADEMIA(rejected 1st application)
February 26, 2016- received school offer
February 27, 2016- paid tuition fee
March 8, 2016- medical at Nationwide
March 10, 2016- Lodge visa IDP 572 visa
March 21, 2016- granted visa
April 10, 2016- Flight to Brisbane
April 15, 2016- First day of School
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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."
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thanks
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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)
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Sa laguna po kami. Lucena ang nearesg hindi na sila natanggap ng walk in
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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)
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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: 108Member
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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."
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@Cassey ask ko lang po about sa mga documents to bring with in Oz. Ipapa-certified true copy pa po ba muna lahat dito sa Pinas?
BS Nursing 1 yr-degree program at Edith Cowan University (July 2016 Intake)
07/04/15 - Initial inquiry at Fortrust through e-mail.
27/06/15 - Enrolled IELTS Review Program in JROOZ
28/06/15 - Start attending Weekend Class at JROOZ
10/09/15 - IELTS Exam through British Council (Speaking)
12/09/15 - IELTS Exam through British Council (Listening, Reading, Writing)
25/09/15 - IELTS Result - Passed
25/11/15 - Personally went to Fortrust for assessment
06/01/16 - University Application Sent
03/02/16 - Received Offer Letter from ECU c/o Fortrust
02/03/16 - Changed agency, re-submit School Application Documents to Edugate
21/03/16 - Received Offer Letter from ECU c/o Edugate
04/04/16 - Submitted Student Financial Declaration Form to ECU
04/04/16 - Created ImmiAccount for My Health Declarations
05/04/16 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
07/04/16 - Accepted ECU offer online
08/04/16 - Payed tuition fees to ECU through Western Union GlobalPay
18/04/16 - Western Union confirmed that payment to ECU was received
20/04/16 - Received CoE Certificate from ECU
25/04/16 - Submitted Visa Application Subclass 573 SVP through Edugate
29/04/16 - VFS confirmed that visa application was already received at Australian Embassy Manila
05/05/16 - Received late acknowledgment letter from DIBP with Lodgement Date of 29/04/16 c/o Rowie
16/05/16 - Visa Grant c/o Colyn
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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."