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Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
Posts: 2Member
Joined: Jul 25, 2016
This is my signature-
Skilled Independent 189 | ANZSCO Code : 261313 - Software Engineer
PTE : 23-MAR-2016, L85, R85, S90, W84
ACS : 23-April-2016 Positve
Age : 30 Points ;Degree : 15 Points
EOI Applied on : 26-April-2016
Invitation : 03-Aug-2016
Visa Lodged : 05-Aug-2016
PCC Received : 08-Aug-2016
CO Assigned : 15-Aug-2016 at GSMAdelaide and asked all docs
Notified CO : 15-Aug-2016 with all docs including medicals
Waiting for GRANT : Fingers Crossed
Posts: 292Member
Joined: Oct 28, 2015
Dec 12 2015 - 1st IELTS LRWS failed
Feb 2016 - 2nd IELTS LRWS failed
June 14 2016 - PTE Acad LRWS 90/83/87/90 - 20 points!
June 23 2016 - Submitted req to ACS
July 7 2016 - ACS assessment received < 5 years. Sent email for
reassessment
July 8 2016 - ACS result update 5 years credited (75pts)
July 14 2016 - Sent EOI
July 28 2016 - Got my NBI Clearance
Aug 2 2016 - Received ITA
Aug 9 2016 - Lodged Visa
Aug 12 2016 - took Medical Exam
Aug 15 2016 - sent Medical results. No action needed.
- attached documents
Aug 30 2016 - uploaded form 80
Aug 31 2016 - CO contact (send PTE results online) sayang DG na
sana..
- Sent PTE results online. Clicked "Information
Provided" and emailed CO.
Oct 13 2016 - (12:43PM) Sent a follow up email. (ginaya si Bourne)
Oct 13 2016 - VISA received!
Feb 6 2016 - Bound to Melbourne
God is able to make all grace abound to you!
Never give up. Reach for your dreams!
Posts: 44Member
Joined: Aug 15, 2016
Posts: 1,022Member
Joined: Feb 26, 2016
Timeline
01-Apr-16 - PTE-A Exam Result
08-Jul-16 - ACS Result + EOI submission (65 @ 189, 70 @ 190)
29-July-16 - Received invitation to apply for NSW SS
10-Aug-16 - ITA received
25-Aug-16 - Lodged Visa 190 (all applicable documents uploaded)
20-Sep-16 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord...)
IED: March 2017
Posts: 9Member
Joined: Aug 15, 2016
thanks in advance!
261112 - Systems Analysts
08/05/2016 - Submitted ACS assessment
08/09/2016 - ACS requested for all documents to be CTC
08/11/2016 - Re-submitted all documents (Stage 4)
Joined: Aug 17, 2016
Maraming salamat sa mga tao dito sa pinoyau who shared their knowledge regarding visa processing. Malaking tulong po yung mga nagbigay ng CDR samples, PTE hints, frontloading strategy atbp.
Thank you po sa lahat
233511 : Industrial Engineer
April 5, 2016: PTE Exam (Trident Tower Makati, 184.50 USD, promo code: PTE2015)
April 6, 2016: PTE Results L:82 R:76 S:68 W:78 OAS:75
June 8, 2016: Submitted EA Assessment (950 AUD w/Fast Track!)
June 27, 2016: EA Results - Positive
June 30, 2016: EOI Lodged 60pts visa 189, 65pts visa 190
July 5, 2016: ITA 189 (received email around 10:30pm) PHT
July 25, 2016: NBI Clearance
July 27, 2016: Medical NHSI (Php 6,600)
August 3, 2016: Medical Clearance
August 3, 2016: lodged visa 189 Frontloaded Docs
August 17, 2016: Received "Golden Email" (GSM Brisbane)
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: 9Member
Joined: Aug 15, 2016
261112 - Systems Analysts
08/05/2016 - Submitted ACS assessment
08/09/2016 - ACS requested for all documents to be CTC
08/11/2016 - Re-submitted all documents (Stage 4)
Posts: 146Member
Joined: Feb 11, 2015
Pahelp na sa next steps. Hehe
261312 - Developer Programmer
Dec 12, 2015 - IELTS Test
Dec 25, 2015 - IELTS Result (Proficient)
May 20, 2016 - Submit ACS assessment
Jun 07, 2016 - ACS Result
Jun 21, 2016 - Submit EOI for 189 (65 pts)
Aug 17, 2016 - Received Invitation
Aug 27, 2016 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
Sept 10, 2016 - Lodge Visa Application
Sept 19, 2016 - Direct Grant
Posts: 487Member
Joined: Apr 21, 2016
Software Engineer (261313)
April 12, 2016 - Passed ACS requirements
April 28, 2016 - Suitable AQF Bachelors Degree (2 years deducted)
April 28, 2016 - IELTS (L7.5 R9 W6.5 S7.5 OAS7.5)
May 18, 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L90 R90 W90 S90 OAS90)
May 19, 2016 - Lodged EOI Visa 189 (10:48pm AU time) | 65pts
May 25, 2016 - Lodged EOI Visa 190 (9:30pm AU time) | 70pts
June 28, 2016 - NBI Clearance (NO HIT)
July 29, 2016 - Received NSW SS ITA && Medical at St. Luke's
August 2, 2016 - Received ITA for 189 && Medical Cleared No Action
August 5, 2016 - Lodged visa 189 (Frontloaded Documents)
August 15, 2016 - Direct Grant (GSM Adelaide)! Thank You, Lord!
October 22, 2016 - Big Move to Sydney!
GOD IS GOOD!
Posts: 487Member
Joined: Apr 21, 2016
Software Engineer (261313)
April 12, 2016 - Passed ACS requirements
April 28, 2016 - Suitable AQF Bachelors Degree (2 years deducted)
April 28, 2016 - IELTS (L7.5 R9 W6.5 S7.5 OAS7.5)
May 18, 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L90 R90 W90 S90 OAS90)
May 19, 2016 - Lodged EOI Visa 189 (10:48pm AU time) | 65pts
May 25, 2016 - Lodged EOI Visa 190 (9:30pm AU time) | 70pts
June 28, 2016 - NBI Clearance (NO HIT)
July 29, 2016 - Received NSW SS ITA && Medical at St. Luke's
August 2, 2016 - Received ITA for 189 && Medical Cleared No Action
August 5, 2016 - Lodged visa 189 (Frontloaded Documents)
August 15, 2016 - Direct Grant (GSM Adelaide)! Thank You, Lord!
October 22, 2016 - Big Move to Sydney!
GOD IS GOOD!
Posts: 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: 627Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2014
Posts: 48Member
Joined: May 05, 2016
Posts: 48Member
Joined: May 05, 2016
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: 44Member
Joined: Aug 15, 2016
Question lang po, since may agent kami, tinanong ko kung pwede na kami magpa-medical, maghintay pa daw kami ng advice after kami magbigay ng health declaration. Per based sa mga nabasa ko sa forum, nag take na sila ng medical even without the invitation. Medyo naguguluhan lang po ako.
Posts: 16Member
Joined: Feb 01, 2016
@vandreamer I know the feeling hehe. it made me look back, my ticker says it took me 47 days to get the invitation.
Posts: 340Member
Joined: Feb 13, 2012
Accountant (General) -221111
Age 25: 30 Points
ICAA Bachelor's Degree: 15 points
ICAA Work Experience 4years: 5 points
PTE Academic S90 W90 R88 L90 (OAS90): 20 points
07-Jun-2016 - Submitted EOI with 70points
03-Aug-2016 - Received an Invitation to Apply for Visa189
05-Aug-2016 - Lodged Visa189, Frontloaded all docs
18-Aug-2016 - Visa Grant! (DG)
16-Nov-2016 - Big move to Melbourne
22-Nov-2016 - Start of job interviews
05-Dec-2016 - First day of work (Full-time, Permanent)
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -E.R.
Posts: 340Member
Joined: Feb 13, 2012
Accountant (General) -221111
Age 25: 30 Points
ICAA Bachelor's Degree: 15 points
ICAA Work Experience 4years: 5 points
PTE Academic S90 W90 R88 L90 (OAS90): 20 points
07-Jun-2016 - Submitted EOI with 70points
03-Aug-2016 - Received an Invitation to Apply for Visa189
05-Aug-2016 - Lodged Visa189, Frontloaded all docs
18-Aug-2016 - Visa Grant! (DG)
16-Nov-2016 - Big move to Melbourne
22-Nov-2016 - Start of job interviews
05-Dec-2016 - First day of work (Full-time, Permanent)
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -E.R.
Posts: 913Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2014
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: 340Member
Joined: Feb 13, 2012
Accountant (General) -221111
Age 25: 30 Points
ICAA Bachelor's Degree: 15 points
ICAA Work Experience 4years: 5 points
PTE Academic S90 W90 R88 L90 (OAS90): 20 points
07-Jun-2016 - Submitted EOI with 70points
03-Aug-2016 - Received an Invitation to Apply for Visa189
05-Aug-2016 - Lodged Visa189, Frontloaded all docs
18-Aug-2016 - Visa Grant! (DG)
16-Nov-2016 - Big move to Melbourne
22-Nov-2016 - Start of job interviews
05-Dec-2016 - First day of work (Full-time, Permanent)
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -E.R.
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Sep 12, 2014
Updating this guys! God bless sa atin!
2. @chewychewbacca | 189 | 05-Aug-2016 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide l 15-Aug-2016 | Sydney | 22-Oct-2016
3. @allej | 189 | 05-Aug-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
4. @pinoytalker | 189 | 15-Aug-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
5. @rich88 | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
6. @mjcrena | 189 | 08-Aug-2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Melbourne| Onshore
Waiting for ITA tracker:
3. @manolo1978
4. @hanny_k | 489 | 19-July-2016 | 60pts
5. @ellen_villaflor
6. @vandreamer | 189 | 11-July-2016 | 70pts
7. @vylette |189 & 190 | 21-June-2016 | 60 & 65pts
8. @thisisme1| 189 | 21-June-2016 | 65pts
9. @teamV 11.
10. @pink |189 & 190 | 12-May-16 and 27-July-16 | 65 & 70pts
11. @DFVille | 189 | 19-May-2016 | ??pts
12. @haunter08 | 189 | 06-Aug-2016 | 65pts
13. @aug88 | 189 | 08-Aug-2016 | 65 pts
Age: 26
Initial Entry Visa: 476
Applied for Visa Subclass 189
EOI : 65 points
June 27, 2016 - PTE Exam
June 28, 2016 - PTE Result Speaking-90 | Reading - 87 | Listening - 88| Writing - 84
July 19, 2016 - Lodged EA Assessment (Industrial Engineer)
July 21, 2016 - Applied for NBI Clearance at Phil Consulate VIC
July 22, 2016 - Sent NBI Clearance request to Manila PH.
August 2, 2016 - Release of EA Assessment (Positive)
- EOI Submitted
August 3, 2016 - ITA
August 8, 2016 - NBI Clearance Release mailed from PH to AU
- BUPA Medical Appointment
August 12, 2016 - Expected Aus Fed Police Check Release
- Expected NBI Clearance Delivery
August 12, 2016 - UPLOADED ALL REQD DOCUMENTS!!! (plus F80 and F1221)
August 24, 2016 - VISA GRANT!(Brisbane Team) Thank you Lord!
Posts: 44Member
Joined: Aug 15, 2016
@allej Thank you. Gets ko na, ganun pala, segurista lang sila hehehe.
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: 44Member
Joined: Aug 15, 2016
Joined: Aug 08, 2016
Posts: 913Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2014
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 )