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ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee!
04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius
"Fate loves the fearless." ~James Russell Lowell
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I graduated BS in Commerce long time ago. After graduation I shifted to I.T.
I currently have suitable ACS assessment (released April 2016) equivalent to AQF Diploma because of my Microsoft Certifications with 5 years working experience. So I guess this is 10 points.
Yung BS in Commerce na degree ko I sent it to VETASSESS for assessment and I got an assessment that my BS in Commerce is equivalent to an Australian Bachelors degree.
Can I used this VETASSESS assessment to get the 15 points for Qualifications?
Posts: 2,144Member, Moderator
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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)
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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Joined: May 26, 2016
221213 External Auditor|189 - 65 pts
10/01/15: IELTS L:8.5 R: 8.0 W: 7.5 S: 7.0
01/06/16: CPAA Migration Assessment
01/22/16: CPAA Assessment: Positive
02/01/16: EOI 189
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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)
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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Joined: Jul 03, 2015
Posts: 38Member
Joined: Jul 03, 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: 38Member
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Posts: 60Member
Joined: Jun 05, 2016
May questions lang ako:
1. How is the number of years of experience assessed?
Nabasa ko kasi, number of months binebase.
Sa akin 8 years and 8 months according sa isusubmit ko na employement references for the last 10 years. Does it mean may 15 points na ako?
2. For additional points, I'm thinking of getting a 190 visa and partner skill. My husband's an IT professional too. Kaso late ko na nalaman kung pano makukuha ang points na ito. Mag IELTS pa lang sya and maggagather ng ACS documents. Ok lang ba na to follow na lang yung sa kanya? Bale pag halimbawa nag lodge ako ng EOI ang assessment ko nasa 160 or 165 ang points ko (if makakuha ako ng 15 points sa no. 1). Pero hindi ko muna lalagyan yung partner skill kasi di pa ako sure sa credentials nya.
3. If 190/189 ang piliin kong visa, hindi naman doble ang bayad na fee? :P
Target Occupation: Software Engineer
Jun 4 2016 - SkillSelect account created, CTC of documents
Jun 8 2016 - ACS requirements submitted
Jun 24 2016 - ACS result received (suitable for migration under 261313 (Software Engineer))
Jul 16 2016 - IELTS L - 8.0 R - 8.5 S - 7.0 W - 6.5
Aug 4 2016 - Request for Remark (No change)
Sept 24 2016 - IELTS L - 8.5 R - 8.5 S - 7.5 W - 7.5
Oct 7 2016 - IELTS result, EOI updated (65 pts)
Oct 13 2016 - ITA for Visa 190 NSW nomination received
Oct 18 2016 - requirements for Visa 190 NSW nomination submitted
Oct 26 2016 - ITA for Visa 189 received
Dec 21 2016 - Lodged Visa 189 app
Dec 28 2016 - Medical for me and the kids
Jan 20 2017 - CO contact
Feb 17 2017 - Finished uploading additional CO requirements. Still waiting for medical results
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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)
Posts: 380Member
Joined: Nov 03, 2014
Hello po, im back. I have 3 EOI po, one for ACT, one forNSW and one for any territory.
Ok lang po ba yun o isuspend ko na lang yung dalawa at iretain yung any territory?
Yung friend ko kasi was able to get the invite with just using one eoi tapos any territory lang. Ako naman ACT lang meron ko dati kaso closed naman occupation. Parehas po kami ng nominated occupation which is Sales Representative. Parehas din kami points na 70.
Posts: 380Member
Joined: Nov 03, 2014
Hello po, im back. I have 3 EOI po, one for ACT, one forNSW and one for any territory.
Ok lang po ba yun o isuspend ko na lang yung dalawa at iretain yung any territory?
Yung friend ko kasi was able to get the invite with just using one eoi tapos any territory lang. Ako naman ACT lang meron ko dati kaso closed naman occupation. Parehas po kami ng nominated occupation which is Sales Representative. Parehas din kami points na 70.
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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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Posts: 380Member
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Joined: Feb 11, 2015
ACS Assessment: "The following employment after December 2010 is considered to work an appropriately skilled level to 261312 (Developer Programmer) of the ANZSCO Code."
Company 1: Dec 2006 - Nov 2009
Company 2: Nov 2009 - Sep 2012
Company 3: Sep 2012 - Present
Question: Sa EOI ano ilalagay ko na work experience?
Option 1: Simula Company 2 lang starting Jan 2011?
Option 2: Ilalagay ko lahat pero yung mga before Dec 2010 itatag ko as not-related? in effect, mahahati yung entry ko for Company 2.
Magiging ganito:
Company 1: Dec 2006 - Nov 2009 (Not Related)
Company 2: Nov 2009 - Dec 2010 (Not Related)
Company 2: Dec 2011 - Sep 2012 (Related)
Company 3: Sep 2012 - Present (Related)
Thanks!
261312 - Developer Programmer
Dec 12, 2015 - IELTS Test
Dec 25, 2015 - IELTS Result (Proficient)
May 20, 2016 - Submit ACS assessment
Jun 07, 2016 - ACS Result
Jun 21, 2016 - Submit EOI for 189 (65 pts)
Aug 17, 2016 - Received Invitation
Aug 27, 2016 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
Sept 10, 2016 - Lodge Visa Application
Sept 19, 2016 - Direct Grant
Posts: 1,877Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2014
Company 1: Dec 2006 - Nov 2009 (Not Related)
Company 2: Nov 2009 - Dec 2010 (Not Related)
Company 2: Jan 2011 - Sep 2012 (Related)
Company 3: Sep 2012 - Present (Related)
Posts: 164Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2012
10/10/13 - Submitted ACS Assessment application
01/31/14 - received suitable result for job code 263212 ICT Support Engineer
04/03/14 - IELTS registration
04/24/14 - IELTS exam date.
04/24/14 - IELTS Result: L7.5 R7 W6.5 S7.0
07/02/14 - submitted EOI
07/12/14 - submitted application for nomination for visa 489 SA
08/25/14 - received the invitation to lodge 489 visa
09/19/14 - planning to lodge 489 visa
10/10/14 - lodge 489 visa
12/10/14 - CO Allocated
01/14/14 - medical exam
02/03/14 - VISA 489 GRANTED!!! yey!
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: 164Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2012
10/10/13 - Submitted ACS Assessment application
01/31/14 - received suitable result for job code 263212 ICT Support Engineer
04/03/14 - IELTS registration
04/24/14 - IELTS exam date.
04/24/14 - IELTS Result: L7.5 R7 W6.5 S7.0
07/02/14 - submitted EOI
07/12/14 - submitted application for nomination for visa 489 SA
08/25/14 - received the invitation to lodge 489 visa
09/19/14 - planning to lodge 489 visa
10/10/14 - lodge 489 visa
12/10/14 - CO Allocated
01/14/14 - medical exam
02/03/14 - VISA 489 GRANTED!!! yey!
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home