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Posts: 289Member
Joined: Oct 10, 2013
SVP Subclass 573 with dependent
January 2014- arrived Australia
March 2014- Classes start
December 2015- finished uni.
December 2015- Lodged subclass 485 visa, Medical exams cleared.
February 2016- 485 Visa Granted
March 2016- skills assessment application submitted
May 4 2016- positive skills assessment
May 16 2016- Lodged EOI (60 points)
May 24 2016- ITA subclass 189
June 4 2016- lodged subclass 189
June 14 2016- CO allocation (team Adelaide)
***********waiting for the golden GRANT*********
To God be the glory!!
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: 114Member
Joined: Dec 29, 2015
261111 Business Analyst
189 Skilled Migration Visa | Sydney
October 1, 2015 - Submitted ACS requirements
October 21, 2015 - Received ACS results
December 16, 2015 - IELTS Exams (General)
January 2016 - IELTS Results (R-7, W- 6, S-7.5, L-7 | Overall-7)
January 29, 2016 - Submitted IELTS score for remarking
April 20, 2016 - Received IELTS remarking scores (R-7, W-6.5, S-7.5, L-7 | Overall-7)
May 13, 2016 - Created SkillSelect Account, submitted EOI (50 pts)
May 16, 2016 - PTE-A Exam
May 17, 2016 - PTE Results (R-86, L-87, S-90, W-87 | Overall-88)
May 17, 2016 - Updated EOI (70 pts)
May 25, 2016 - Invited to apply for 189 Visa
May 25, 2016 - Acquired NBI Clearance
May 27, 2016 - Acquired updated Certificate of Employment
May 28, 2016 - Certify true copy remaining documents
May 29, 2016 - Lodged Visa Application (189 Skilled Migration Visa)
June 2, 2016 - Medical Exam
June 6, 2016 - 1st CO Contact (asked for Form 80 and Medical)
June 8, 2016 - Passed Form 80 and Completed Medical
July 5, 2016 - Visa Grant!!!
August 2, 2016 - CFO Seminar
August 27, 2016 - Touchdown Sydney!!
December 08, 2016 - Landed first job in Sydney (Contractor)
June 26, 2017 - Landed second job in Sydney (Permanent)
Posts: 36Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2016
Onshore
Total points 60
22 Jun - ITA
22 Jun - Lodged 189
God above all. Thy Will be done
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: 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: 289Member
Joined: Oct 10, 2013
SVP Subclass 573 with dependent
January 2014- arrived Australia
March 2014- Classes start
December 2015- finished uni.
December 2015- Lodged subclass 485 visa, Medical exams cleared.
February 2016- 485 Visa Granted
March 2016- skills assessment application submitted
May 4 2016- positive skills assessment
May 16 2016- Lodged EOI (60 points)
May 24 2016- ITA subclass 189
June 4 2016- lodged subclass 189
June 14 2016- CO allocation (team Adelaide)
***********waiting for the golden GRANT*********
To God be the glory!!
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: 289Member
Joined: Oct 10, 2013
SVP Subclass 573 with dependent
January 2014- arrived Australia
March 2014- Classes start
December 2015- finished uni.
December 2015- Lodged subclass 485 visa, Medical exams cleared.
February 2016- 485 Visa Granted
March 2016- skills assessment application submitted
May 4 2016- positive skills assessment
May 16 2016- Lodged EOI (60 points)
May 24 2016- ITA subclass 189
June 4 2016- lodged subclass 189
June 14 2016- CO allocation (team Adelaide)
***********waiting for the golden GRANT*********
To God be the glory!!
Posts: 96Member
Joined: Sep 30, 2014
Posts: 98Member
Joined: Nov 27, 2014
March 18, 2016 - Submitted docs to ACS
March 30, 2016 - ACS Assessment Suitable (Software Engineer 261313)
March 30, 2016 - Submitted EOI ( Visa 189 - 65 points)
May 24, 2016 - Received ITA
June 28, 2016 - Visa application lodged
July 1, 2016 - Submitted documents (Frontload)
July 26, 2016 - Direct Grant
IED - Before June 9 2017
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: 386Member
Joined: Apr 29, 2015
342314: Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
Primary Applicant
16.08.2015 - Skills Assessment submitted to TRA
24.08.2015 - PTE-Acad L66/R76/S62/W69
21.10.2015 - TRA Skills Assessment Successful :-)
14.11.2015 - PTE-Acad L65/R90/S60/W79
14.12.2015 - PTE-Acad L59/R84/S69/W72
27.01.2016 - PTE-Acad L64/R74/S66/W60
16.02.2016 - PTE-Acad L64/R76/S68/W75
25.04.2016 - PTE-Acad L69/R83/S66/W84 :-) Thanks God!
27.04.2016 - Submitted EOI 189 60pts
28.04.2016 - Submitted EOI 190 65pts (NSW)
09.05.2016 - Arranged NBI Fingerprint
10.05.2016 - Received ITA for Visa189
11.05.2016 - Generate HAP ID/e-Medical Referrals ( immiaccount )
20.05.2016 - Received NBI Clearance
30.05.2016 - Health Clearance Provided for dependent 2x sons ( Nationwide Makati )
30.05.2016 - Referral for dependent wife ( Sputum Test @ St. Lukes )
01.06.2016 - Collected SG PCC
04.06.2016 - Health Clearance Provided ( Primary Applicant )
13.06.2016 - Lodged / Paid Visa. Wait for CO Allocation
06.07.2016 - 1st CO contact GSM Adelaide, requested Form80/Proof of Functional English/Spouse
22.07.2016 - Wife started PTB Treatment ( End 7-Mar-2017 )
26.07.2016 - 2nd CO contact, requested SG PCC for wife
17.08.2016 - 3rd CO contact , awaiting finalised medical for wife
16.03.2017 - Health Clearance Provided for wife ( front load emedical / Form 815 )
30.03.2017 - Grant! Thanks be to God! IED 18-May-2017
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: 39Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2015
Posts: 36Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2016
Onshore
Total points 60
22 Jun - ITA
22 Jun - Lodged 189
God above all. Thy Will be done
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: 36Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2016
Onshore
Total points 60
22 Jun - ITA
22 Jun - Lodged 189
God above all. Thy Will be done
Posts: 96Member
Joined: Sep 30, 2014
Posts: 289Member
Joined: Oct 10, 2013
SVP Subclass 573 with dependent
January 2014- arrived Australia
March 2014- Classes start
December 2015- finished uni.
December 2015- Lodged subclass 485 visa, Medical exams cleared.
February 2016- 485 Visa Granted
March 2016- skills assessment application submitted
May 4 2016- positive skills assessment
May 16 2016- Lodged EOI (60 points)
May 24 2016- ITA subclass 189
June 4 2016- lodged subclass 189
June 14 2016- CO allocation (team Adelaide)
***********waiting for the golden GRANT*********
To God be the glory!!
Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 04, 2012
@Kate_OZ2015 | 189 | 01 June 2016 | 08 June 2016 / Medicals | GSM Brisbane l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
@Captain_A | 189 | 02 June 2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Sydney or Perth | Initial Entry March 2017
@RRKJAUS | 190 | 02 June 2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
@janinlee | 189 | 03 June 2016 | 15 June 2016/ No Documents requested yet | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
@emjay | 190 | 09 June 2016 | Date CO Contacted/ Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | ACT | Initial Entry Month/Year
@paulcasablanca1980 | 189 | 13 June 2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
@tibs12345 | 189 | 20 June 2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
@GabPhAu | 189 | 22 June 2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
@Nat | 189 | 26 June 2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/Sydney | January 2017
@buscato | 189 | 28 June 2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
@iam_juju | 189 | 30 June 2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Sydney | January 2017
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: 98Member
Joined: Nov 27, 2014
March 18, 2016 - Submitted docs to ACS
March 30, 2016 - ACS Assessment Suitable (Software Engineer 261313)
March 30, 2016 - Submitted EOI ( Visa 189 - 65 points)
May 24, 2016 - Received ITA
June 28, 2016 - Visa application lodged
July 1, 2016 - Submitted documents (Frontload)
July 26, 2016 - Direct Grant
IED - Before June 9 2017
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: 58Member
Joined: May 26, 2016
Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 04, 2012
hopefully madagdagan pa sila .. pang lima si @patiencerules December batch nmn sya
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: 58Member
Joined: May 26, 2016
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: 289Member
Joined: Oct 10, 2013
SVP Subclass 573 with dependent
January 2014- arrived Australia
March 2014- Classes start
December 2015- finished uni.
December 2015- Lodged subclass 485 visa, Medical exams cleared.
February 2016- 485 Visa Granted
March 2016- skills assessment application submitted
May 4 2016- positive skills assessment
May 16 2016- Lodged EOI (60 points)
May 24 2016- ITA subclass 189
June 4 2016- lodged subclass 189
June 14 2016- CO allocation (team Adelaide)
***********waiting for the golden GRANT*********
To God be the glory!!