Major update has been completed. Please help to report any abnormality that you are facing (in case there is any) to [email protected] . Thank you for your continued support guys!
batmanDarwin Australia Posts: 3,532Member, Moderator Joined: Oct 04, 2011
@caylin you might pick up some tips and encouragement here.
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
Apr 2024 - Joined the government (employee)
July 2024 - Citizenship exam & passed
Nov 2024 - Citizenship Ceremony
se29mPerth Posts: 2,144Member, Moderator Joined: Sep 14, 2015
Just to share, i was able to get a job within 2 weeks as a casual employee sa woolies and another full time role after a month from my arrival. At the moment 2 jobs, di kalakihan sweldo pero okay na din kasi stress free at hindi katulad ng trabaho ko from where i came from.i came here with very minimum expectations. Nagaapply pa din baka sakali mkasilat ng related sa profession pero not actively looking. Basta masipag at di mapili, makakakuha ng work to get by with additional savings if di naman ganun kaluho..
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)
batmanDarwin Australia Posts: 3,532Member, Moderator Joined: Oct 04, 2011
@se29m wow, well done. parang kelan lang... now AU kana. may accent kana hehe!
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
Apr 2024 - Joined the government (employee)
July 2024 - Citizenship exam & passed
Nov 2024 - Citizenship Ceremony
se29mPerth 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)
jedh_gPerth WA Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator Joined: Mar 11, 2015
@se29m bro since you got the woolies job at perth, do u mind if I ask the CV format you submitted in applying for this job? Thru website or thru their office ka nag apply don? Hope you could shed light. Plan ko sana di na rin pumili ng job basta malapit sa house na tutuluyan ko papatulan ko na. Dikit kasi ang date ng flight ko sa pagsunod ng misis ko and 4 kids. Traumatic if pagdating nila no job pa daddy nila kaya baka naman pwede pa-refer na rin para medyo kasado na kahit casual job lang muna. Yoko lang mabakante pag arrive ko. Thanks!
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.
@se29m galing galing! Pwede din ba makahingi ng copy ng cv mo sa woolies? I dont have an idea what to put. Ung cv ko ba sa acctg or iibahin? Kung iibahin ko, ano ilalagay? Thank you. and same question, how did you apply? Walk-in ba or website? Thanks.
hi @caylin accountant kdin ba back in the Philippines and ur here in Perth now? Im an accountant as well, its bothering that local experience is a must sa knila and also knowledge with the software. how long kana naghahanap?
Lodged via VFS 309/100 : September 29,2015
Acknowledgement Receipt: Septemer 30,2015
Embassy requested NSO and Medical : October 02
Complied NSO: October 7
Complied Medical: October 14
Asked for additional documents : March 1,2016
Confirmation of receipt additional docs from CO : March 28, 2016
Visa Grant Notice : April 11,2016
se29mPerth Posts: 2,144Member, Moderator Joined: Sep 14, 2015
@caylin@jedh_g same cv dinowngrade ko lang at nilagay ko primary experience ko sa retail at fastfood during my uni days. Online application lahat.
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)
jedh_gPerth WA Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator Joined: Mar 11, 2015
@se29m thanks bro. Sana meron sa brabham na malapit sa bahay lang. God bless
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.
agrandeNorth Ryde Posts: 206Member Joined: Jan 05, 2016
Primary applicant: wife
Nov 13, 2015 - PTE - 20pts
Jan 12, 2016 - CPAA skills assessment 15+5pts
Jan 12, 2016 - Lodged 1st EOI (single) for Visa 189 (70 points)
Jan 22, 2016 - ITA (we'll let this one expire)
Feb 2, 2016 - we decided to get married instead and lodged 2nd EOI (de facto)
Feb 3, 2016 - received 2nd ITA
Mar 5, 2016 - Medical @ Nationwide
Mar 8, 2016 - Health clearance provided
Mar 18, 2016 - Visa Lodged (married)
Mar 23, 2016 - uploaded all docs..
Apr 20, 2016 - DG
@violet yup. Accountant din ako sa ph but im in canberra. Im on my 6th week na naghahanap. how did you start your life here in oz? Its getting depressing already.
@agentKams hi. You mentioned na you found a job sa uni website? Curious lang ako. Ano po inaaral mo? Loc mo din pala
filipinacpaPerth Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated Joined: Jan 24, 2013
I got a job after 2 months.. I arrived March 14 and landed my first job May 11
I became active in job hunting after like 2-3 weeks of being here. Nag start ako mag cleaning job bandang last 2 weeks nung april and 1st week ng may..:) tapos raket raket sa airtasker hehe
Tyaga tyaga lang tlga
2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving
After 2 months 5 days, nagkaroon ako ng job offer from a company in Brisbane. Tiwala lang and keep yourself open to other opportunities. Nung mga time na active jobseeker din ako at kahit casual jobs wala, nag volunteer work ako sa Jamie's Ministry of Food as food trainer's assistant to gain confidence and to blend in din with the locals
ANZSCO 261311 | Analyst Programmer
08.2014 - ACS positive assessment
08.2015 - PTE Academic @PearsonMakati L|R|S|W 82|78|76|89
08.15.2015 - Submitted EOI with 65pts
09.07.2015 - Invitation received
09.12.2015- Lodge Visa Application Subclass 189 (paid visa and uploaded documents)
09.28.2015 - Health requirement
10.08.2015 - Finalised health requirement
10.23.2015 - DG
engineer20Sydney 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
@caylin I'm doing Master in Business Admin and Masters in Prof Acctg. Iyong uni kasi namin may student career services where they allow employers to advertise, swerte lang din.:) I'm based in Toowoomba,QLD.
Timeline: Student Visa Subclass 573 (Masters)
06 July 2015: Visa Grant
April 2018: Uni Graduation
Timeline: Permanent Visa (189) Accountant 221111
18 April 2018: ITA received - Visa 189
04 May 2018 : Lodged Visa Application - Visa 189
29 Aug 2018 - First CO Contact - PCC Qatar (partner)
9 Jan 2019 - 2nd CO Contact - penal waiver
18 Jan 2019 - Updated immiaccount with penal waiver
29 Jan 2019 - Forwarded PCC to gsm.allocated email
8 Feb 2019 - Visa Grant - Finally!!
Timeline: Citizenship
July 2020: Application lodgment
May 2021: Citizenship Exam
Feb 2022: Oi! Oi! Oi! Aussie na din sa wakas!
@filipinacpa kumusta? yung current job mo ngayon IA related na? Hope u dont mind me asking. Jan 2017 kami magentry in NSW and IA or EA ang preferred job ko..im hoping to get an idea on the job market for auditors
Occupation: External Auditor
April 2015 - IELTS academic
June 23, 2015 - ICAA assessment
July 15, 2015 - Received result from ICAA 'not suitable' due to finance (8/9)
July 15 to Dec 2, 2015 - Gathered additional docs
December 3, 2015 - submitted additional docs to ICAA
December 21, 2015 - Received favorable skills and employment assessment
December 29, 2015 - Lodged EOI for 189 (65 pts) & 190 NSW (65+5 pts)
March 18, 2016 - Received invitation from NSW
May 3, 2016 - Obtained NSW approval and DIBP invitation
May 11, 2016 - Lodged visa application
August 3, 2016 - Visa Grant
January 10, 2017 - Big move to Sydney
@caylin yeah pretty much depressing nga kc saten sa Philippines pag accountant ka wlang hirap maghanap ng work, cla pa magpipilit sau umattend ng interview. hehe. well as of now im just enjoying my life as a housewife, im treating it as my rest na rin from several years of working in Philippines. Afterwards, cguro i will pay for internship to gain local experience or apply for other part time jobs.
Lodged via VFS 309/100 : September 29,2015
Acknowledgement Receipt: Septemer 30,2015
Embassy requested NSO and Medical : October 02
Complied NSO: October 7
Complied Medical: October 14
Asked for additional documents : March 1,2016
Confirmation of receipt additional docs from CO : March 28, 2016
Visa Grant Notice : April 11,2016
batmanDarwin Australia Posts: 3,532Member, 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
Apr 2024 - Joined the government (employee)
July 2024 - Citizenship exam & passed
Nov 2024 - Citizenship Ceremony
HeprexMelbourne Posts: 2,109Member Joined: Aug 03, 2016
Hello @bonjagerns , sana nababasa mo pa ito. Nais ko sana mag tanong about ACS assessment mo. I'm current a Storage Engineer here in PH, ask ko lang kung tag sya as Computer Network and Systems Engineer or System Analyst? Thanks! 5 years exp in that field.
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 5pts | English: 20pts | Total: 70pts
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03.08.2016 - joined pinoyau forum
12.08.2016 - Start collating documents needed for ACS assessment.
17.11.2016 - CTC'd and Submitted online ACS Assessment.
28.11.2016 - ACS Result Suitable (AQF Advance Diploma, 5 years deducted) - Sent Appeal Application
05.12.2016 - ACS Appeal Successful (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 years deducted)
21.12.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190(NSW) (60/65)
07.09.2017 - Update EOI 189 to 70pts
20.09.2017 - INVITED!!!
02.10.2017 - NBI Appointment - Hit for Wifey
09.10.2017 - Medical @ Nationwide Makati - NBI Release for Wifey
10.10.2017 - Medical Cleared (Both) - Visa 189 Application Lodge - Frontloaded All Documents
20.02.2018 - GRANTED!! FINALLY!!! 02 Oct 2018 IED
*****AFTER GRANT*****
20.03.2018 - CFO/PDOS
28.05.2018 - Initial Entry
31.07.2018 - Big Move (Melbourne)
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Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
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CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE
Date applied: 06 July 2022
City/Council area: City of Maroondah (VIC)
Online / Paper: Online
Date received the acknowledgement email: 06 July 2022
Received Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter: 09 Feb 2023
Date of the Citizenship Test: 15 Feb 2023
Citizenship Approval: 15 Feb 2023
Received Ceremony Invitation: 08 May 2023
Date of ceremony: 07 June 2023
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Road to Superior:
20.12.2016 - L68/R70/S83/W65
16.01.2017 - L63/R74/S80/W59
*****wedding preps*****
26.06.2017 - L61/R75/S82/W72
05.07.2017 - L71/R90/S83/W74
24.07.2017 - L78/R82/S88/W80 - DAMN!!!
01.08.2017 - L72/R78/S88/W70
08.08.2017 - L73/R90/S90/W73
14.08.2017 - L73/R81/S84/W83
**********Haitus********
06.09.2017 - L89/R88/S90/W81 - YEEEEYYYY!!!!
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Mock Test:
16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
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List of documents I submitted: (updated Feb 2018) http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282889/#Comment_282889
Tip #TeamFeedback: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282580/#Comment_282580
Sample recording: https://app.box.com/s/au3bmauev40mvffwdq3fvrrd59yqqs1w
My PTE tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/257891/#Comment_257891
PTE Resources: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2kJYAKd2peiNUMwU01IQ1Z2djA&usp=sharing http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
ptestudy.com http://thevsquare.blogspot.com/
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ImBMelbourne Posts: 284Member Joined: Nov 10, 2013
It took me almost 6 months of blood, sweat and tears to get a contractual job. 3 months into my contractor role, I was offered a permanent position by the same auditing firm in Melbourne.
External Auditor
October 2013 - IELTS review started
November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
................... - Waited for baby to come
17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!!
x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
x October 2016 - Made Permanent
princesslaiSydney Posts: 38Member Joined: Feb 03, 2014
@ImB congrats!!! what month ka dumating sa Australia? Did you apply or do any other jobs while waiting?
I saw this ad sa local magazine sponsored and event by Luke Howarth (Federal Member of Petrie), I don't know if allowed din pumunta yung from other areas, this is in Moreton Bay Region (few hrs away from Brisbane). ito yung details:
JOB SEEKER BOOT CAMP 17 Nov 2016, 10am - 11:30am at Belvedere Hotel, Woody Point
*Gain career insights from local business leaders *Network with employees in your field
For more Information and RSVP contact Luke's office: P.3284 8008 or E. [email protected]
February 21, 2015 - Submitted ACS Documents
February 25, 2015 - ACS Positive Result (ANZSCO 261311)
June 13, 2015 - Took IELTS Exam (S 7.5,R 6, L 7, W 6)
August 2, 2015 - Submitted EOI Visa 489 Family Sponsored
November 6, 2015 - Took PTE-A Exam (L=79,R=73,S=69,W=84
November 7, 2015 - Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts.)
February 3, 2016 - Received 189 ITA
February 20, 2016 - Lodged Visa 189
March 2, 2016 - CO GSM Adelaide
March 5, 2015 - Medicals at Nationwide Makati
March 8, 2016 - Medicals cleared
April 6, 2016 - Visa Grant
June 2016 - BIG MOVE!
ImBMelbourne Posts: 284Member Joined: Nov 10, 2013
Did not apply for any odd jobs nagconcentrate lang ako sa auditing jobs.
External Auditor
October 2013 - IELTS review started
November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
................... - Waited for baby to come
17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!!
x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
x October 2016 - Made Permanent
princesslaiSydney Posts: 38Member Joined: Feb 03, 2014
janine0511North Ryde Posts: 44Member Joined: Jun 19, 2014
Hello po, ask Lang po any tips for job hunting. I'm on 485 visa recent grad of acctng, wala ako experience back home pero nag internship ako as part uni course. I tried applying online pero until now unsuccessful, mostly preferred with experience and wala din ako connections to refer me. Question may effect ba na di pa ako pr? Or based talaga sila sa experience? Kelangan ba na may kilala ka para marefer ka nila sa company?
@janine0511 hi try doing tax seminar by H&R Block, it runs every Feb. My friend did this and she eventually got absorbed. Try submitting in person sa mga accounting firms, you never know they might be looking for staff. Yes, they are looking for experience but somehow your internship should have bearing din. Anyway, goodluck sa job hunting!
Timeline: Student Visa Subclass 573 (Masters)
06 July 2015: Visa Grant
April 2018: Uni Graduation
Timeline: Permanent Visa (189) Accountant 221111
18 April 2018: ITA received - Visa 189
04 May 2018 : Lodged Visa Application - Visa 189
29 Aug 2018 - First CO Contact - PCC Qatar (partner)
9 Jan 2019 - 2nd CO Contact - penal waiver
18 Jan 2019 - Updated immiaccount with penal waiver
29 Jan 2019 - Forwarded PCC to gsm.allocated email
8 Feb 2019 - Visa Grant - Finally!!
Timeline: Citizenship
July 2020: Application lodgment
May 2021: Citizenship Exam
Feb 2022: Oi! Oi! Oi! Aussie na din sa wakas!
Hello po sa lahat. share ko po these few basic tips na sna will lift your hopes to fighting spirit level. I was able to land a job 5 weeks after IED related sa profession ko.
1. give priority po to apply sa jobs na alam nyo tlaga gawin based sa work experience nyo or sa non-work hobby or skill(s) nyo. npkalaki po effect nyan sa pg gawa nyo ng resume nyo. without you noticing it.
2. always always rephrase po nyo achievements, skills, at work experience sa resume nyo using the exact technical terms at emphasised terms na ginamit sa job description nung job opening, at submit only plain word resumes without tables, headers, footers. as in plain structuring lng po tlaga. this will get your chances higher to be shortlisted by shortlisting softwares.
3. approach recruiters din po and initiate to inform them na open kayo for temporary/contractual roles, di lng permanent. madalas po kase madami alam recruiters na openings bago pa mailantad sa public yung opening dahil sa lawak ng network nila.
based on experience po above.
good luck po and keep a fighting spirit above hoping
@Lebford thanks for sharing these tips! so far ang bilis mo mka land ng job. Saan ka sa Aus? God bless!
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!
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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
Apr 2024 - Joined the government (employee)
July 2024 - Citizenship exam & passed
Nov 2024 - Citizenship Ceremony
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: 3,532Member, Moderator
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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
Apr 2024 - Joined the government (employee)
July 2024 - Citizenship exam & passed
Nov 2024 - Citizenship Ceremony
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: 1,413Member, Moderator
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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.
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Im an accountant as well, its bothering that local experience is a must sa knila and also knowledge with the software. how long kana naghahanap?
Lodged via VFS 309/100 : September 29,2015
Acknowledgement Receipt: Septemer 30,2015
Embassy requested NSO and Medical : October 02
Complied NSO: October 7
Complied Medical: October 14
Asked for additional documents : March 1,2016
Confirmation of receipt additional docs from CO : March 28, 2016
Visa Grant Notice : April 11,2016
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: 1,413Member, Moderator
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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: 206Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2016
Primary applicant: wife
Nov 13, 2015 - PTE - 20pts
Jan 12, 2016 - CPAA skills assessment 15+5pts
Jan 12, 2016 - Lodged 1st EOI (single) for Visa 189 (70 points)
Jan 22, 2016 - ITA (we'll let this one expire)
Feb 2, 2016 - we decided to get married instead and lodged 2nd EOI (de facto)
Feb 3, 2016 - received 2nd ITA
Mar 5, 2016 - Medical @ Nationwide
Mar 8, 2016 - Health clearance provided
Mar 18, 2016 - Visa Lodged (married)
Mar 23, 2016 - uploaded all docs..
Apr 20, 2016 - DG
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I became active in job hunting after like 2-3 weeks of being here. Nag start ako mag cleaning job bandang last 2 weeks nung april and 1st week ng may..:) tapos raket raket sa airtasker hehe
Tyaga tyaga lang tlga
2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving
2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)
PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER!
Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
sana po makatulong.. God bless!
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ANZSCO 261311 | Analyst Programmer
08.2014 - ACS positive assessment
08.2015 - PTE Academic @PearsonMakati L|R|S|W 82|78|76|89
08.15.2015 - Submitted EOI with 65pts
09.07.2015 - Invitation received
09.12.2015- Lodge Visa Application Subclass 189 (paid visa and uploaded documents)
09.28.2015 - Health requirement
10.08.2015 - Finalised health requirement
10.23.2015 - DG
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
Posts: 861Member
Joined: Apr 25, 2014
Timeline: Student Visa Subclass 573 (Masters)
06 July 2015: Visa Grant
April 2018: Uni Graduation
Timeline: Permanent Visa (189) Accountant 221111
18 April 2018: ITA received - Visa 189
04 May 2018 : Lodged Visa Application - Visa 189
29 Aug 2018 - First CO Contact - PCC Qatar (partner)
9 Jan 2019 - 2nd CO Contact - penal waiver
18 Jan 2019 - Updated immiaccount with penal waiver
29 Jan 2019 - Forwarded PCC to gsm.allocated email
8 Feb 2019 - Visa Grant - Finally!!
Timeline: Citizenship
July 2020: Application lodgment
May 2021: Citizenship Exam
Feb 2022: Oi! Oi! Oi! Aussie na din sa wakas!
Posts: 171Member
Joined: Jul 19, 2015
Occupation: External Auditor
April 2015 - IELTS academic
June 23, 2015 - ICAA assessment
July 15, 2015 - Received result from ICAA 'not suitable' due to finance (8/9)
July 15 to Dec 2, 2015 - Gathered additional docs
December 3, 2015 - submitted additional docs to ICAA
December 21, 2015 - Received favorable skills and employment assessment
December 29, 2015 - Lodged EOI for 189 (65 pts) & 190 NSW (65+5 pts)
March 18, 2016 - Received invitation from NSW
May 3, 2016 - Obtained NSW approval and DIBP invitation
May 11, 2016 - Lodged visa application
August 3, 2016 - Visa Grant
January 10, 2017 - Big move to Sydney
Posts: 90Member
Joined: Oct 06, 2015
Lodged via VFS 309/100 : September 29,2015
Acknowledgement Receipt: Septemer 30,2015
Embassy requested NSO and Medical : October 02
Complied NSO: October 7
Complied Medical: October 14
Asked for additional documents : March 1,2016
Confirmation of receipt additional docs from CO : March 28, 2016
Visa Grant Notice : April 11,2016
Posts: 3,532Member, 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
Apr 2024 - Joined the government (employee)
July 2024 - Citizenship exam & passed
Nov 2024 - Citizenship Ceremony
Posts: 2,109Member
Joined: Aug 03, 2016
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 5pts | English: 20pts | Total: 70pts
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03.08.2016 - joined pinoyau forum
12.08.2016 - Start collating documents needed for ACS assessment.
17.11.2016 - CTC'd and Submitted online ACS Assessment.
28.11.2016 - ACS Result Suitable (AQF Advance Diploma, 5 years deducted) - Sent Appeal Application
05.12.2016 - ACS Appeal Successful (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 years deducted)
21.12.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190(NSW) (60/65)
07.09.2017 - Update EOI 189 to 70pts
20.09.2017 - INVITED!!!
02.10.2017 - NBI Appointment - Hit for Wifey
09.10.2017 - Medical @ Nationwide Makati - NBI Release for Wifey
10.10.2017 - Medical Cleared (Both) - Visa 189 Application Lodge - Frontloaded All Documents
20.02.2018 - GRANTED!! FINALLY!!! 02 Oct 2018 IED
*****AFTER GRANT*****
20.03.2018 - CFO/PDOS
28.05.2018 - Initial Entry
31.07.2018 - Big Move (Melbourne)
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Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
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CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE
Date applied: 06 July 2022
City/Council area: City of Maroondah (VIC)
Online / Paper: Online
Date received the acknowledgement email: 06 July 2022
Received Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter: 09 Feb 2023
Date of the Citizenship Test: 15 Feb 2023
Citizenship Approval: 15 Feb 2023
Received Ceremony Invitation: 08 May 2023
Date of ceremony: 07 June 2023
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Road to Superior:
20.12.2016 - L68/R70/S83/W65
16.01.2017 - L63/R74/S80/W59
*****wedding preps*****
26.06.2017 - L61/R75/S82/W72
05.07.2017 - L71/R90/S83/W74
24.07.2017 - L78/R82/S88/W80 - DAMN!!!
01.08.2017 - L72/R78/S88/W70
08.08.2017 - L73/R90/S90/W73
14.08.2017 - L73/R81/S84/W83
**********Haitus********
06.09.2017 - L89/R88/S90/W81 - YEEEEYYYY!!!!
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Mock Test:
16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
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List of documents I submitted: (updated Feb 2018) http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282889/#Comment_282889
Tip #TeamFeedback: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282580/#Comment_282580
Sample recording: https://app.box.com/s/au3bmauev40mvffwdq3fvrrd59yqqs1w
My PTE tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/257891/#Comment_257891
PTE Resources:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2kJYAKd2peiNUMwU01IQ1Z2djA&usp=sharing
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
ptestudy.com
http://thevsquare.blogspot.com/
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Posts: 284Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2013
External Auditor

October 2013 - IELTS review started
November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
................... - Waited for baby to come
17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!!
x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
x October 2016 - Made Permanent
Posts: 38Member
Joined: Feb 03, 2014
Posts: 53Member
Joined: Jan 27, 2015
I saw this ad sa local magazine sponsored and event by Luke Howarth (Federal Member of Petrie), I don't know if allowed din pumunta yung from other areas, this is in Moreton Bay Region (few hrs away from Brisbane). ito yung details:
JOB SEEKER BOOT CAMP
17 Nov 2016, 10am - 11:30am
at Belvedere Hotel, Woody Point
*Gain career insights from local business leaders
*Network with employees in your field
For more Information and RSVP contact Luke's office:
P.3284 8008 or E. [email protected]
February 21, 2015 - Submitted ACS Documents
February 25, 2015 - ACS Positive Result (ANZSCO 261311)
June 13, 2015 - Took IELTS Exam (S 7.5,R 6, L 7, W 6)
August 2, 2015 - Submitted EOI Visa 489 Family Sponsored
November 6, 2015 - Took PTE-A Exam (L=79,R=73,S=69,W=84
November 7, 2015 - Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts.)
February 3, 2016 - Received 189 ITA
February 20, 2016 - Lodged Visa 189
March 2, 2016 - CO GSM Adelaide
March 5, 2015 - Medicals at Nationwide Makati
March 8, 2016 - Medicals cleared
April 6, 2016 - Visa Grant
June 2016 - BIG MOVE!
Posts: 284Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2013
Did not apply for any odd jobs nagconcentrate lang ako sa auditing jobs.
External Auditor

October 2013 - IELTS review started
November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
................... - Waited for baby to come
17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!!
x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
x October 2016 - Made Permanent
Posts: 38Member
Joined: Feb 03, 2014
Posts: 44Member
Joined: Jun 19, 2014
Posts: 861Member
Joined: Apr 25, 2014
Timeline: Student Visa Subclass 573 (Masters)
06 July 2015: Visa Grant
April 2018: Uni Graduation
Timeline: Permanent Visa (189) Accountant 221111
18 April 2018: ITA received - Visa 189
04 May 2018 : Lodged Visa Application - Visa 189
29 Aug 2018 - First CO Contact - PCC Qatar (partner)
9 Jan 2019 - 2nd CO Contact - penal waiver
18 Jan 2019 - Updated immiaccount with penal waiver
29 Jan 2019 - Forwarded PCC to gsm.allocated email
8 Feb 2019 - Visa Grant - Finally!!
Timeline: Citizenship
July 2020: Application lodgment
May 2021: Citizenship Exam
Feb 2022: Oi! Oi! Oi! Aussie na din sa wakas!
Posts: 13Member
Joined: Apr 30, 2016
1. give priority po to apply sa jobs na alam nyo tlaga gawin based sa work experience nyo or sa non-work hobby or skill(s) nyo. npkalaki po effect nyan sa pg gawa nyo ng resume nyo. without you noticing it.
2. always always rephrase po nyo achievements, skills, at work experience sa resume nyo using the exact technical terms at emphasised terms na ginamit sa job description nung job opening, at submit only plain word resumes without tables, headers, footers. as in plain structuring lng po tlaga. this will get your chances higher to be shortlisted by shortlisting softwares.
3. approach recruiters din po and initiate to inform them na open kayo for temporary/contractual roles, di lng permanent. madalas po kase madami alam recruiters na openings bago pa mailantad sa public yung opening dahil sa lawak ng network nila.
based on experience po above.
good luck po and keep a fighting spirit above hoping
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!