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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: 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: 340Member
Joined: Feb 13, 2012
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)
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -E.R.
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: 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: 2,144Member, 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: 70Member
Joined: Nov 03, 2015
bro have you tried calling the medical centre to follow up about it. If its not submitted to DIBP kasi it means you can still intervene.
July 15, 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
June 10, 2014 - Wife arrived in Sydney as dependent
August 15, 2015 - OET first attempt fail (L-A, R-A, W-C, S-A)
October 17, 2015 - OET second attempt (PASS ALL *Thank you LORD
November 26, 2015 - AHPRA REGISTRATION SENT AND RECIEVED
November 30, 2015 - Bachelor in Nursing Finished
December 3, 2015 - Submited health declaration and booked BUPA Medical
December 4, 2015 - 485 VISA lodged. Bridging Visa A Granted
December 5, 2015 - Medicals CLEARANCE recieved
Feb 15, 2016 - 485 Graduate Visa granted
March 20, 2016 - Positive ANMAC skills assessment
April 12: Lodged EOI for 189/190
April 27: Received the invitation for 189
May 20: Lodged the 189 visa
July 4, 2014: Visa Grant 189!
August 31: Immigrating dependent children to Sydney Australia.
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever"
Posts: 340Member
Joined: Feb 13, 2012
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)
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -E.R.
Posts: 487Member
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!
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: 160Member
Joined: May 18, 2016
ANZSCO 233511 Industrial Engineer
20/2/2016 IELTS
09/3/2016 Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
30/3/2016 EA Positive Assessment & submitted EOI
13/4/2016 Received ITA
02/5/2016 Lodge visa (sub class 189)
23/5/2016 CO contact requesting Form 80 & Form 815
23/5/2016 Submitted addt'l requirements
10/6/2016 VISA GRANT!!!!
14/10/2016 Big move to Melbourne!
To God be the glory!
Posts: 188Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2015
2014.05.17: IELTS - L=8.5 R=8 W=8 S=7
2015.03.10: ACS Assessment Lodged
2015.03.13: ACS Results for System Admin (262113) - OK
2015.03.17: EOI Submitted (60+5)
2016.04.15: NSW Invite - visa 190
2016.04.15: NSW App Submitted
2016.05.04: NBI clearance acquired
2016.05.17: NSW Approval and DIBP ITA for visa 190
2016.05.19: Medicals at SLEC-BGC (Mine-OK, Wife-med cert requested from OB due to PCOS)
2016.05.26: Medical status: completed - no action required both wife and me
2016.05.26: Lodged visa 190 - frontloaded NBI, Medicals, form 80
2016.07.14: CO Contact - Brisbane. Asked for Proof of spouse relationship and Form 80 of Wife
2016.07.15: Additional docs submitted
2016.07.29: VISA GRANTED!
Joined: May 25, 2016
ICT Support Engineer (As Dependent)
ANZSCO: 263212 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 10 pts || Work Exp: 5 pts || English: __pts || TOTAL: __pts
**Analyst Programmer (Partner - main applicant)
ANZSCO: 261311 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 10 pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 65 pts
05.23.2016: Started researching about the process
05.25.2016: Joined Pinoy AU forum and contacted colleagues who are already in AU for further assistance
05.30.2016: Registered via online for a Debit Visa account in – Unionbank
06.21.2016: Scanned all notarized documents
06.25.2016: Uploaded all documents in ACS Site
06.30.2016: Paid the ACS Fee and submitted it.
07.11.2016: Received an email from ACS. Not qualified for Software Engineer (261313), recommended to use ICT Support Engineer (263212) instead
07.21.2016: Paid the additional 200 AUD for the suggested ANZSCO 263212 (ICT Support Engineer)
07.22.2016: Received the ACS Result - AQF Diploma, Major in Computing - 5yrs deducted / 3 yrs up to Present for the work experience)
07.26.2016: Start of PTE test review
07.29.2016: Partner's ACS Result - AQF Bachelor Degree (4yrs deducted / 5yrs up to Present for the work experience)
08.30.2016: Took PTE exam / Processed NBI Clearance (with Hit)
09.03.2016: Partner got positive PTE Result (L=79/R=85/S=72/W=90)
09.05.2016: Lodged EOI (189)
09.08.2016: Got our NBI Clearance...finally...
09.15.2016: Received CEMI request
09.28.2016: Partner got his ITA!!! (12:20am AU)
10.10.2016: Completed Medical Exam - no action required
11.22.2016: Visa lodged (frontloaded all docs)
11.30.2016: CO asked for Payslip & ITR for 2011-2013
12.16.2016: Uploaded the payslips & ITRs for 2011-2013
02.03.2017: Golden email received!!! Thank you Lord!!
03.24.2017: Attended the Pre-Departure Seminar (CFO Office)
06.17.2017: Initial entry in Sydney last June 17-21, 2017
01.14.2018: Hubby's big move to Sydney (Job hunting in progress)
02.25.2018: Wifey's big move to Sydney
05.29.2018: Wifey's 1st day at work (Barangaroo area)
07.17.2018: Wifey's last day of contract work
10.13.2018: Moved from Sydney to Canberra
10.15.2018: Hubby's 1st day at work (Greenway area)
12.21.2018: Wifey got accepted to a 5 month contract work
01.21.2019: Wifey's 1st day at work (Turner area)
06.30.2019: Wifey got a permanent role offer
"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - A Cinderella Story
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: 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: 11Member
Joined: May 17, 2016
Visa Subclass 190: ANZSCO 312111 Architectural Draftsperson
2013.11.23: VETASSES
2015.08.01: PTE-A
2016.02.27: ACT SS lodged
2016.05.02: ACT SS - CO
2016.05.05: ACT SS - visa 190 invited
2016.05.15: VISA fee paid, DIBP application received
Visa Subclass 190: ANZSCO 312111 Architectural Draftsperson
2013.11.23: VETASSES
2015.08.01: PTE-A
2016.02.27: ACT SS lodged
2016.05.02: ACT SS - CO
2016.05.05: ACT SS - visa 190 invited
2016.05.15: VISA fee paid, DIBP application received
2016.06.27: CO
2016.07.12: form 80
2016.07.29: VISA GRANT
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: 2,812Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 07, 2015
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
3.@micoliit |189|06-May-2016| 24-May-2016|Health undertakinglGSM Brisbanel06-Jun-2016 lxxxx | xx-201x
4.@Abby_ |189|02-May-2016|23-May-2016 | Health undertaking, Form80 for dependent(wife)|GSM Adelaide|10-June-2016|Melbourne|Nov-2016
************************************************************************************************
AWAITING 189/190 APPLICANTS:
CO CONTACTED:
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.@tsarli59 |189|04-May-2016 | 19-May-2016 / Form80,Current Employment|GSM Brisbane|xx-xxx-2016|xxxx|xx-201x
4.@jedh_g |189| 21-May-2016 | 30-May-2016 |Medicals |GSM Adelaide| xx-xxx-2016 | Perth, Western Australia|Sep-2016
5.@ninyeh |189 | 20-May-2016 | 30-May-2016 |Medicals|GSM Adelaide| xx-xxx-2016 |Sydney| xx-201x
6.@inhinyero_sg |189| 21-May-2016 | 1-June-2016 |Form80/815|GSM Adelaide | xx-xxx-2016 | xxxx | xx-201x
7.@Kikay |189|24-May-2016| 04-June-2016 | Form80 | xxxx | xx-xxx-2016 | xx-xxx-2016
8.@dddrew |189|29-May-2016| 06-June-2016 | Form80 | xxxx | xx-xxx-2016 | xx-xxx-2016
9.@marcpbelisario |189|17-May-2016| xx-xx-2016 | xxxx | xxxx | xx-xxx-2016|Sydney
190 - AWAITING for CO/DG:
1.@Olrac321 |190|06-May-2016|xx-May-2016 | xxxxlxxxxlxx-xxx-2016 | xxxx|xx-201x
2.@kholoudmanlucu |190|06-May-2016 | xx-May-2016|xxxxlxxxxlxx-xxx-2016lxxxx|xx-201x
3.@mgfg |190 | 11-May-2016 | xx-xx-2016 | xxxx | xxxx | xx-xxx-2016 | xx-xxx-2016
4.@leisori |190 | 15-May-2016 | xx-xx-2016 | xxxx | xxxx | xx-xxx-2016 | xx-xxx-2016
5.@admt2016 |190| 24-May-2016 | xx-xx-2016 | xxxx | xxxx | xx-xxx-2016 | xx-xxx-2016
6.@elleb1 |190|25-May-2016|xx-May-2016 | xxxx | xxxx | xx-xxx-2016 | NSW | xx-201x
7.@AspireAU21|190|26-May-2016|xx-May-2016 | xxxx | xxxx | xx-xxx-2016 |NSW| xx-201x
************************************************************************************************
EOI APPLICANTS:
1.@GabPhAu - May 18/189/60points/Invited
2.@buscato - 189/65points/Invited
3.@zeilem1229 - May19/Invited
4.@iam_juju - 60points/Invited
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: 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: 2,812Member, 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: 70Member
Joined: Nov 03, 2015
July 15, 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
June 10, 2014 - Wife arrived in Sydney as dependent
August 15, 2015 - OET first attempt fail (L-A, R-A, W-C, S-A)
October 17, 2015 - OET second attempt (PASS ALL *Thank you LORD
November 26, 2015 - AHPRA REGISTRATION SENT AND RECIEVED
November 30, 2015 - Bachelor in Nursing Finished
December 3, 2015 - Submited health declaration and booked BUPA Medical
December 4, 2015 - 485 VISA lodged. Bridging Visa A Granted
December 5, 2015 - Medicals CLEARANCE recieved
Feb 15, 2016 - 485 Graduate Visa granted
March 20, 2016 - Positive ANMAC skills assessment
April 12: Lodged EOI for 189/190
April 27: Received the invitation for 189
May 20: Lodged the 189 visa
July 4, 2014: Visa Grant 189!
August 31: Immigrating dependent children to Sydney Australia.
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever"
Posts: 70Member
Joined: Nov 03, 2015
July 15, 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
June 10, 2014 - Wife arrived in Sydney as dependent
August 15, 2015 - OET first attempt fail (L-A, R-A, W-C, S-A)
October 17, 2015 - OET second attempt (PASS ALL *Thank you LORD
November 26, 2015 - AHPRA REGISTRATION SENT AND RECIEVED
November 30, 2015 - Bachelor in Nursing Finished
December 3, 2015 - Submited health declaration and booked BUPA Medical
December 4, 2015 - 485 VISA lodged. Bridging Visa A Granted
December 5, 2015 - Medicals CLEARANCE recieved
Feb 15, 2016 - 485 Graduate Visa granted
March 20, 2016 - Positive ANMAC skills assessment
April 12: Lodged EOI for 189/190
April 27: Received the invitation for 189
May 20: Lodged the 189 visa
July 4, 2014: Visa Grant 189!
August 31: Immigrating dependent children to Sydney Australia.
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever"
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)
Posts: 70Member
Joined: Nov 03, 2015
July 15, 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
June 10, 2014 - Wife arrived in Sydney as dependent
August 15, 2015 - OET first attempt fail (L-A, R-A, W-C, S-A)
October 17, 2015 - OET second attempt (PASS ALL *Thank you LORD
November 26, 2015 - AHPRA REGISTRATION SENT AND RECIEVED
November 30, 2015 - Bachelor in Nursing Finished
December 3, 2015 - Submited health declaration and booked BUPA Medical
December 4, 2015 - 485 VISA lodged. Bridging Visa A Granted
December 5, 2015 - Medicals CLEARANCE recieved
Feb 15, 2016 - 485 Graduate Visa granted
March 20, 2016 - Positive ANMAC skills assessment
April 12: Lodged EOI for 189/190
April 27: Received the invitation for 189
May 20: Lodged the 189 visa
July 4, 2014: Visa Grant 189!
August 31: Immigrating dependent children to Sydney Australia.
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever"
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: 70Member
Joined: Nov 03, 2015
July 15, 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
June 10, 2014 - Wife arrived in Sydney as dependent
August 15, 2015 - OET first attempt fail (L-A, R-A, W-C, S-A)
October 17, 2015 - OET second attempt (PASS ALL *Thank you LORD
November 26, 2015 - AHPRA REGISTRATION SENT AND RECIEVED
November 30, 2015 - Bachelor in Nursing Finished
December 3, 2015 - Submited health declaration and booked BUPA Medical
December 4, 2015 - 485 VISA lodged. Bridging Visa A Granted
December 5, 2015 - Medicals CLEARANCE recieved
Feb 15, 2016 - 485 Graduate Visa granted
March 20, 2016 - Positive ANMAC skills assessment
April 12: Lodged EOI for 189/190
April 27: Received the invitation for 189
May 20: Lodged the 189 visa
July 4, 2014: Visa Grant 189!
August 31: Immigrating dependent children to Sydney Australia.
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever"
Posts: 1,719Member, Moderator
Joined: Jun 09, 2011
29May2015: Submitted Online Application to VETASSESS (312112 Building Associate)
02Jun2015: Lodged Date at VETASSESS
28Aug2015: VETASSESS Assessment Completed (312112 Building Associate) - POSITIVE
17Oct2015: PTE-A taken at SG
19Oct2015: PTE-A Result: L-83, R-90, S-76, W-90 OAS-87
19Oct2015: Submitted EOI Visa 190 (65 points plus SS 5 points if granted)
19Oct2015: Submitted VIC SS Online Application Visa 190
20Oct2015: VIC acknowledged SS application and gave Reference Number
02Nov2015: VIC SS Application Rejected
05Nov2015: Submitted Online Reassessment to VETASSESS (312212 Civil Engineering Technician) 08Feb2016: VETASSESS Outcome POSITIVE
07Nov2015: Updated EOI to select NSW (312112)
18Dec2015: Received NSW SS Invitation Stream 2
21Dec2015: Lodged NSW SS Application
12Jan2016: NSW SS Approved / Visa 190 ITA Received
29Jan2016: SG PCC (Me) / Medical (Me, Wife and Kid)
01Feb2016: Medicals Cleared
05Feb2016: Lodged Visa 190
18Feb2016: NBI Clearance Applied (Me and Wife) - HIT
29Feb2016: SG PCC (Wife)
03Mar2016: Collected and Uploaded NBI Clearance
04Mar2016: Direct Grant
07May2016: Initial Entry (Sydney)
16Jul2017: Big Move
Oct2020: Lodged Citizenship Application
May2021: Citizenship Interview and Test
TBA: Citizenship Ceremony