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Posts: 913Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2014
habol sa July. God bless our application!
Tracker Update July 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
10. @shemsimi | 189 | 13-Jul-2016 | Direct Grant | GSM Brisbane | 27-Jul-2016 | Brisbane | IED 25-Jul-2017
WAITING...
1. @squaleon | 190 | ????
2. @iam_juju | 189 | 30-Jun-2016
3. @chorlaluh | 189 | 22-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Perth | Initial Entry Month/Year
4. @Megger | 190 | 31-july-2016
5. @bourne | 189 | ???
6. @sansa | 189| 13-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM
7. @mimic | 189 | 21-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | NSW| Already Onshore (NSW)
8. @moonpatrick | 489 | 23-Jul-2016| Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Adelaide | Initial Entry Month/Year
9. @extrastrongbeer | ??? | ???
11. @oninkanin | ??? | ???
12. @Giyann | ??? | ???
13. @chelle | 489 | ???
14. @ikigai | 189 | 21-Jul-2016
15. @zeilem1229 | ??? | xx-July-2016
16. @manolo1978|189|07-July-2016|Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Melbourne | Initial Entry Month/Year
17. @d0N | 189 | 27-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Sydney | Initial Entry Month/Year
312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
Posts: 403Member
Joined: Nov 29, 2015
August na guys! First Monday of the month. Mabiyayaan sana tayo ng mga grants this week
@chelle You mean for the past 10 years or present? I don't think so. But I uploaded my Driver's License for present address, name, signature and photo.
Sa mga experts please let us know if need nga ba?
Posts: 403Member
Joined: Nov 29, 2015
1. @squaleon | 190 | ????
5. @bourne | 189 | ???
9. @extrastrongbeer | ??? | ???
11. @oninkanin | ??? | ???
12. @Giyann | ??? | ???
15. @zeilem1229 | ??? | xx-July-2016
Hi guys, naglodge ba kayo this July? If yes, pakishare naman po yung date of lodgement and what kind of visa (189/190/489) Thanks
Posts: 403Member
Joined: Nov 29, 2015
Tracker Update July 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. @shemsimi | 189 | 13-Jul-2016 | Direct Grant | GSM Brisbane | 27-Jul-2016 | Brisbane | IED 25-Jul-2017
WAITING...
1. @iam_juju | 189 | 30-Jun-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
2. @manolo1978|189|07-July-2016|Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Melbourne | Initial Entry Month/Year
3. @sansa | 189| 13-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
4. @mimic | 189 | 21-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | NSW| Already Onshore (NSW)
5. @ikigai | 189 | 21-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
6. @chorlaluh | 189 | 22-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Perth | Initial Entry Month/Year
7. @moonpatrick | 489 | 23-Jul-2016| Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Adelaide | Initial Entry Month/Year
8. @d0N | 189 | 27-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Sydney | Initial Entry Month/Year
9. @chelle | 489 | 30-Jul-2016| Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
10. @Megger | 190 | 31-july-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
11. @zeilem1229 | ??? | xx-July-2016
12. @squaleon | 190 | ????
13. @bourne | 189 | ???
14. @extrastrongbeer | ??? | ???
15. @oninkanin | ??? | ???
16. @Giyann | ??? | ???
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: 72Member
Joined: Dec 13, 2015
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Tracker Update July 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. @shemsimi | 189 | 13-Jul-2016 | Direct Grant | GSM Brisbane | 27-Jul-2016 | Brisbane | IED 25-Jul-2017
WAITING...
1. @iam_juju | 189 | 30-Jun-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
2. @manolo1978|189|07-July-2016|Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Melbourne | Initial Entry Month/Year
3. @sansa | 189| 13-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
4. @mimic | 189 | 21-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | NSW| Already Onshore (NSW)
5. @ikigai | 189 | 21-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
6. @chorlaluh | 189 | 22-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Perth | Initial Entry Month/Year
7. @moonpatrick | 489 | 23-Jul-2016| Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Adelaide | Initial Entry Month/Year
8. @d0N | 189 | 27-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Sydney | Initial Entry Month/Year
9. @chelle | 489 | 30-Jul-2016| Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
10. @Megger | 190 | 31-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
11. @squaleon | 190 | 31-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Adelaide | Initial Entry Month/Year
12. @zeilem1229 | ??? | xx-July-2016
13. @bourne | 189 | ???
14. @extrastrongbeer | ??? | ???
15. @oninkanin | ??? | ???
16. @Giyann | ??? | ???
ICT Support Engineer == 263212
09/01/2016 - Gathered Documents
19/03/2016 - IELTS Examination
25/03/2016 - Submitted ACS Assessment
01/04/2016 - ACS Suitable - 263212 ANZSCO Code
01/04/2016 - IELTS Results (L:8 R:9 W:7 S:7 OBS:8 )
02/06/2016 - EOI 190 Submitted (80 pts)
04/07/2016 - Lodged Application for SA Sponsorship (1720 GMT+9:30)
20/07/2016 - ITA received (SA nomination)
21/07/2016 - Submitted NBI clearance
21/07/2016 - Obtained Certificate of Good Conduct
25/07/2016 - Medical Examination
26/07/2016 - Health clearance provided – no action required
27/07/2016 - Obtained NBI Clearance
31/07/2016 - Lodged Visa Application (subclass 190)
09/08/2016 - Contacted by CO to provide Form 1193. Form submitted via ImmiAccount
Posts: 403Member
Joined: Nov 29, 2015
Posts: 72Member
Joined: Dec 13, 2015
ICT Support Engineer == 263212
09/01/2016 - Gathered Documents
19/03/2016 - IELTS Examination
25/03/2016 - Submitted ACS Assessment
01/04/2016 - ACS Suitable - 263212 ANZSCO Code
01/04/2016 - IELTS Results (L:8 R:9 W:7 S:7 OBS:8 )
02/06/2016 - EOI 190 Submitted (80 pts)
04/07/2016 - Lodged Application for SA Sponsorship (1720 GMT+9:30)
20/07/2016 - ITA received (SA nomination)
21/07/2016 - Submitted NBI clearance
21/07/2016 - Obtained Certificate of Good Conduct
25/07/2016 - Medical Examination
26/07/2016 - Health clearance provided – no action required
27/07/2016 - Obtained NBI Clearance
31/07/2016 - Lodged Visa Application (subclass 190)
09/08/2016 - Contacted by CO to provide Form 1193. Form submitted via ImmiAccount
Posts: 403Member
Joined: Nov 29, 2015
Posts: 91Member
Joined: Jul 20, 2016
Internal Auditor | 189 - 65pts | 190 - 70 pts
2/10/2016 IELTS: L8, R8.5, W7, S8
2/20/2016 Submit assessment docs to Vetassess
5/19/2016 Positive Assessment from Vetassess
5/19/2016 Lodged EOI 189, 190
9/30/2016 Received invitation to apply SS in NSW
10/7/2016 Applied for SS
Awaiting ITA for now...
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Feb 27, 2016
Di ako masyado nagpopost dito sa forum kasi lurker lang talaga ako, search ng mga tanong at backread galore... tapos ngayon grant na!
Maraming salamat sa mga nagtanong, sumagot, at sa nagcreate ng pinoyau forum!!! God bless everyone!
ANZSCO 263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer
(husband main applicant)
7 Feb 2015 - IELTS (L8.5 R7.0 W7.0 S7.0 OBS7.5)
8 May 2016 - Lodged EA Assessment (Fast Track | ANZSCO 313212 Telecommunications Field Engineer )
27 Jun 2016 - Assessor asked to change from Engineers Associate to Engineers Technologist or Professional Engineer
30 Jun 2016 - Assessor requested new Career Episode and Summary Statement for 263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer
4 Jul 2016 - EA Assessment Positive
4 Jul 2016 - Lodged EOI (189 | 70 pts)
7 Jul 2016 - Received ITA
15 Jul 2016 - Medical & NBI
22 Jul 2016 - Lodged 189 Visa
24 Jul 2016 - Upload all documents
1 Aug 2016 - Visa 189 Grant - THANK YOU LORD!
17 Sept 2016 - Hello Sydney!
4 Jan 2017 - Started working at AstraZeneca
9 Jan 2017 - Hubby started working at NBN
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Feb 27, 2016
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
GRANTS
1. @shemsimi | 189 | 13-Jul-2016 | Direct Grant | GSM Brisbane | 27-Jul-2016 | Brisbane | IED 25-Jul-2017
2. @chorlaluh | 189 | 22-Jul-2016 | Direct Grant | GSM Brisbane | 01-Aug-2016 | Perth | XX-Sep-2016
WAITING...
1. @iam_juju | 189 | 30-Jun-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
2. @manolo1978|189|07-July-2016|Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Melbourne | Initial Entry Month/Year
3. @sansa | 189| 13-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
4. @mimic | 189 | 21-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | NSW| Already Onshore (NSW)
5. @ikigai | 189 | 21-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
6. @moonpatrick | 489 | 23-Jul-2016| Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Adelaide | Initial Entry Month/Year
7. @d0N | 189 | 27-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Sydney | Initial Entry Month/Year
8. @chelle | 489 | 30-Jul-2016| Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
9. @Megger | 190 | 31-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
10. @squaleon | 190 | 31-Jul-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Adelaide | Initial Entry Month/Year
11. @zeilem1229 | ??? | xx-July-2016
12. @bourne | 189 | ???
13. @extrastrongbeer | ??? | ???
14. @oninkanin | ??? | ???
15. @Giyann | ??? | ???
ANZSCO 263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer
(husband main applicant)
7 Feb 2015 - IELTS (L8.5 R7.0 W7.0 S7.0 OBS7.5)
8 May 2016 - Lodged EA Assessment (Fast Track | ANZSCO 313212 Telecommunications Field Engineer )
27 Jun 2016 - Assessor asked to change from Engineers Associate to Engineers Technologist or Professional Engineer
30 Jun 2016 - Assessor requested new Career Episode and Summary Statement for 263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer
4 Jul 2016 - EA Assessment Positive
4 Jul 2016 - Lodged EOI (189 | 70 pts)
7 Jul 2016 - Received ITA
15 Jul 2016 - Medical & NBI
22 Jul 2016 - Lodged 189 Visa
24 Jul 2016 - Upload all documents
1 Aug 2016 - Visa 189 Grant - THANK YOU LORD!
17 Sept 2016 - Hello Sydney!
4 Jan 2017 - Started working at AstraZeneca
9 Jan 2017 - Hubby started working at NBN
Posts: 56Member
Joined: Jul 16, 2014
ANZSCO 263212: ICT Support Engineer
11/03/2016 - Requested COEs from employers
09/04/2016 - Submitted documents to ACS
14/04/2016 - IELTS - L7 R7 S7 W6.5
15/04/2016 - ACS - Suitable
07/06/2016 - PTE-A - L72 R67 S82 W77
07/06/2016 - Submitted EOI SA visa 190 (65pts)
15/06/2016 - Amended EOI SA visa 489 (70pts - ICT Occupation minimum pts)
04/07/2016 - Submitted SA Nomination
07/07/2016 - Health Exam at SATA AMK
15/07/2016 - Received ITA
18/07/2016 - Collected NBI Clearance
22/07/2016 - Collected SG COC
23/07/2016 - Lodged visa - Uploaded docs
11/08/2016 - Direct Grant
05/01/2017 - Big Move
02/03/2017 - Contract Job
27/03/2017 - Permanent Job
06/01/2019 - Lodged 887 Visa
Posts: 303Member
Joined: Feb 01, 2016
NOC - 261313 Software Engineer
Qualification - Bachelor Degree (BS Computer Science)
March 29, 2016 - Submitted to ACS
April 1, 2016 - IELTS (BC) Speaking Test
April 2, 2016 - IELTS (BC) Written (LWR) Test
April 12, 2016 - Received ACS Assessment result - Suitable (Degree), minus 2.2 years
April 15, 2016 - L/R/W/S - 7.5/6.5/6.5/7 -
April 18, 2016 - Secured NBI Clearance while in PH (me)
June 13, 2016 - PTE-A Exam
June 14, 2016 - PTE-A Result - L/R/S/W - 83/78/85/81
June 16, 2016 - Submitted EOI (subclass 189 / 70 pts)
July 1, 2016 - Partner applied for NBI Clearance (from SG)
July 06, 2016 - Received ITA
July 16, 2016 - Medical - SATA AMK, SG
July 19, 2016 - Medical cleared (me)
August 1, 2016 - Partner received her NBI clearance
August 2, 2016 - Medical cleared (partner)
August 9, 2016 - Logded Visa 189
August 9, 2016 - Applied for Singapore COC (me & partner)
August 10, 2016 - Uploaded docs (except SG COC)
August 18, 2016 - Collected and Uploaded SG COC
August 24, 2016 - CO (Brisbane) contacted, asking for form-80 of dependent - (Re-uploaded same day)
October 11, 2016 - Followed up via email
October 13, 2016 - Hugh Grant
Posts: 303Member
Joined: Feb 01, 2016
NOC - 261313 Software Engineer
Qualification - Bachelor Degree (BS Computer Science)
March 29, 2016 - Submitted to ACS
April 1, 2016 - IELTS (BC) Speaking Test
April 2, 2016 - IELTS (BC) Written (LWR) Test
April 12, 2016 - Received ACS Assessment result - Suitable (Degree), minus 2.2 years
April 15, 2016 - L/R/W/S - 7.5/6.5/6.5/7 -
April 18, 2016 - Secured NBI Clearance while in PH (me)
June 13, 2016 - PTE-A Exam
June 14, 2016 - PTE-A Result - L/R/S/W - 83/78/85/81
June 16, 2016 - Submitted EOI (subclass 189 / 70 pts)
July 1, 2016 - Partner applied for NBI Clearance (from SG)
July 06, 2016 - Received ITA
July 16, 2016 - Medical - SATA AMK, SG
July 19, 2016 - Medical cleared (me)
August 1, 2016 - Partner received her NBI clearance
August 2, 2016 - Medical cleared (partner)
August 9, 2016 - Logded Visa 189
August 9, 2016 - Applied for Singapore COC (me & partner)
August 10, 2016 - Uploaded docs (except SG COC)
August 18, 2016 - Collected and Uploaded SG COC
August 24, 2016 - CO (Brisbane) contacted, asking for form-80 of dependent - (Re-uploaded same day)
October 11, 2016 - Followed up via email
October 13, 2016 - Hugh Grant
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: 429Member
Joined: Jul 14, 2016
01/3/16- Gathering docs/requirements for TRA Assessment
02/4/16 - Lodge documents for TRA Assessment
22/4/16 - Received acknowledgement email from TRA
22/6/16 - Received successful outcome letter from TRA
30/6/16 - Lodge documents for Vetasses Education Qualification Assessment
15/7/16 - Lodge NSW SS Visa 190 Invitation (55 + 5)
26/8/16 - Received successful outcome letter from Vetasses-PTA AQF Bachelor degree.
11/10/16 - PTE-A exam
12/10/16 - PTE-A Results L-75/R-68/S-90/W-73 - Thank you!
12/10/16 - Updated NSW 190 EOI Skill Select Invitation (70pts)
13/10/16 - Lodge EOI Visa 189 (65pts)
26/10/16 - 189 ITA received
23/12/16 - Lodged visa ( All documents uploaded)
27/12/16 - Medical @ St. Lukes BGC
29/12/16 - Medical cleared except child
10/1/17 - All cleared
16/1/17 - CO contact - Request for Evidence of employment
17/1/17 - Requested documents re-uploaded
16/2/17 - After a month.. VISA GRANTED! Thank you!
Posts: 303Member
Joined: Feb 01, 2016
NOC - 261313 Software Engineer
Qualification - Bachelor Degree (BS Computer Science)
March 29, 2016 - Submitted to ACS
April 1, 2016 - IELTS (BC) Speaking Test
April 2, 2016 - IELTS (BC) Written (LWR) Test
April 12, 2016 - Received ACS Assessment result - Suitable (Degree), minus 2.2 years
April 15, 2016 - L/R/W/S - 7.5/6.5/6.5/7 -
April 18, 2016 - Secured NBI Clearance while in PH (me)
June 13, 2016 - PTE-A Exam
June 14, 2016 - PTE-A Result - L/R/S/W - 83/78/85/81
June 16, 2016 - Submitted EOI (subclass 189 / 70 pts)
July 1, 2016 - Partner applied for NBI Clearance (from SG)
July 06, 2016 - Received ITA
July 16, 2016 - Medical - SATA AMK, SG
July 19, 2016 - Medical cleared (me)
August 1, 2016 - Partner received her NBI clearance
August 2, 2016 - Medical cleared (partner)
August 9, 2016 - Logded Visa 189
August 9, 2016 - Applied for Singapore COC (me & partner)
August 10, 2016 - Uploaded docs (except SG COC)
August 18, 2016 - Collected and Uploaded SG COC
August 24, 2016 - CO (Brisbane) contacted, asking for form-80 of dependent - (Re-uploaded same day)
October 11, 2016 - Followed up via email
October 13, 2016 - Hugh Grant
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Feb 27, 2016
thanks @rami!
ANZSCO 263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer
(husband main applicant)
7 Feb 2015 - IELTS (L8.5 R7.0 W7.0 S7.0 OBS7.5)
8 May 2016 - Lodged EA Assessment (Fast Track | ANZSCO 313212 Telecommunications Field Engineer )
27 Jun 2016 - Assessor asked to change from Engineers Associate to Engineers Technologist or Professional Engineer
30 Jun 2016 - Assessor requested new Career Episode and Summary Statement for 263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer
4 Jul 2016 - EA Assessment Positive
4 Jul 2016 - Lodged EOI (189 | 70 pts)
7 Jul 2016 - Received ITA
15 Jul 2016 - Medical & NBI
22 Jul 2016 - Lodged 189 Visa
24 Jul 2016 - Upload all documents
1 Aug 2016 - Visa 189 Grant - THANK YOU LORD!
17 Sept 2016 - Hello Sydney!
4 Jan 2017 - Started working at AstraZeneca
9 Jan 2017 - Hubby started working at NBN
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Feb 27, 2016
ANZSCO 263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer
(husband main applicant)
7 Feb 2015 - IELTS (L8.5 R7.0 W7.0 S7.0 OBS7.5)
8 May 2016 - Lodged EA Assessment (Fast Track | ANZSCO 313212 Telecommunications Field Engineer )
27 Jun 2016 - Assessor asked to change from Engineers Associate to Engineers Technologist or Professional Engineer
30 Jun 2016 - Assessor requested new Career Episode and Summary Statement for 263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer
4 Jul 2016 - EA Assessment Positive
4 Jul 2016 - Lodged EOI (189 | 70 pts)
7 Jul 2016 - Received ITA
15 Jul 2016 - Medical & NBI
22 Jul 2016 - Lodged 189 Visa
24 Jul 2016 - Upload all documents
1 Aug 2016 - Visa 189 Grant - THANK YOU LORD!
17 Sept 2016 - Hello Sydney!
4 Jan 2017 - Started working at AstraZeneca
9 Jan 2017 - Hubby started working at NBN
Posts: 231Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2016
Posts: 403Member
Joined: Nov 29, 2015
Posts: 403Member
Joined: Nov 29, 2015
Posts: 231Member
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Posts: 403Member
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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
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Joined: Feb 27, 2016
ANZSCO 263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer
(husband main applicant)
7 Feb 2015 - IELTS (L8.5 R7.0 W7.0 S7.0 OBS7.5)
8 May 2016 - Lodged EA Assessment (Fast Track | ANZSCO 313212 Telecommunications Field Engineer )
27 Jun 2016 - Assessor asked to change from Engineers Associate to Engineers Technologist or Professional Engineer
30 Jun 2016 - Assessor requested new Career Episode and Summary Statement for 263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer
4 Jul 2016 - EA Assessment Positive
4 Jul 2016 - Lodged EOI (189 | 70 pts)
7 Jul 2016 - Received ITA
15 Jul 2016 - Medical & NBI
22 Jul 2016 - Lodged 189 Visa
24 Jul 2016 - Upload all documents
1 Aug 2016 - Visa 189 Grant - THANK YOU LORD!
17 Sept 2016 - Hello Sydney!
4 Jan 2017 - Started working at AstraZeneca
9 Jan 2017 - Hubby started working at NBN
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Joined: May 07, 2016
Architectural Draftsperson 312111
06.07.15 - submit Assessment
12.09.15 - IDP sg IELTS (L7.5,R6,W6,S6.5 - OB 6.5)
14.10.15 - positive assessment (8.5 experience out of 9.5)
02.04.16 - IDP sg IELTS (L8.5,R7.5,W6.5,S6.5 - OB 7.5)
30.04.16 - retake IELTS hope to get 7 on speaking
13.05.16 - BC sg IELTS (L7.5,R7,W6.5,S7.5 - OB 7)
01.07.2016 - submit ACT nomination
07.07.2016 - case officer for ACT nomination
12.07.2016 - receive ITA for visa 190... Thank you Lord.
19.07.2016 - gave birth
08.08.2016 - NBI finger printing in PH embassy
12.08.2016 - Medical
15.08.2016 - SG COC
16.08.2016 - lodge visa 190 and document frontloaded (except NBI).
09.09.2016 - CO contact asking for form 80 (husband)
11.09.2016 - form 80 uploaded
25.10.2016 - visa grant. Praise the LORD
In God's will..