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  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    @psychoboy, if you're after points, dapat all 8, at hindi lang obs 8 hehe but I'm sure you know about that already...good luck sa misis mo, parang konting tiyaga na lang maabot niyo na yung visa :)

    @legato09, sir may IELTS Reviewer button sa taas ng forum na ito, maraming reviewers dun...it's a good start kasi pinili na ni boss @aolee yung pinaka ginagamit ng karamihan :)
  • BryannBryann Sydney
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    No. It's up to you whichever result document you will submit to the assessing body or DIAC. Hope this helps.

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  • legato09legato09 Sydney
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    @LokiJr downloaded na po, maraming salamat ;-)

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    17Nov2012: IELTS Exam
    30Nov2012: IELTS Results L:6.5 WRS:7.0 OB:7.0, EOI Creation and NSW SS Submission
    19Mar2013: NSW SS Acknowledgement Letter Received
    01May2013: NSW SS Approval Email Received, SkillSelect Invite Received
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    06June2013: Medical Examination
    12June2013: CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 6
    13June2013: SG PCC Applied
    14June2013: Evidence of Income Submitted
    17June2013: Medical Results Uploaded
    19June2013: Form 80 and 1221 Uploaded
    25June2013: NBI Clearance received from Mother Land ;-)
    Uploaded
    03July2013: SG PCC Released and Uploaded
    05July2013: VISA Grant (with de facto)!!! SALAMAT LORD!!!!
    Oct2013: EID Completed.
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    Jan2014: Starting a life in Down Under, Corporate Slave doing the rat race!!!

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    @legato09, good luck po sa exam. May isa pang thread dito sa forum tungkol sa IELTS puros tips naman ang andun...nasa page 2 or 3 ata ng forum yun hehe
  • legato09legato09 Sydney
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    @legato09, good luck po sa exam. May isa pang thread dito sa forum tungkol sa IELTS puros tips naman ang andun...nasa page 2 or 3 ata ng forum yun hehe
    Thanks Sir LokiJr, kamusta naman si Thor? hehehe

    Kamusta naman ang pages nasa page 10 nako tinigilan ko na! hehhe. Interestingly, dami pala thread subjects na magaganda na natatabunan.

    Systems Administrator (ANZSCO: 262113)
    01Aug2012: Docs Preparation
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    15Oct2012: ACS Assessment Positive Result
    17Nov2012: IELTS Exam
    30Nov2012: IELTS Results L:6.5 WRS:7.0 OB:7.0, EOI Creation and NSW SS Submission
    19Mar2013: NSW SS Acknowledgement Letter Received
    01May2013: NSW SS Approval Email Received, SkillSelect Invite Received
    29May2013: Visa 190 Lodgement (LORD MARAMING SALAMAT Po, wag nyo po muna ako kukunin sa dami ng Blessings nyo! ;-))
    01June2013: NBI Clearance Application
    03June2013: Mailed NBI Clearance Application Received by Ms. JM
    06June2013: Medical Examination
    12June2013: CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 6
    13June2013: SG PCC Applied
    14June2013: Evidence of Income Submitted
    17June2013: Medical Results Uploaded
    19June2013: Form 80 and 1221 Uploaded
    25June2013: NBI Clearance received from Mother Land ;-)
    Uploaded
    03July2013: SG PCC Released and Uploaded
    05July2013: VISA Grant (with de facto)!!! SALAMAT LORD!!!!
    Oct2013: EID Completed.
    Oct2013: Job Offer received; SALAMAT LORD!!!!
    Jan2014: Starting a life in Down Under, Corporate Slave doing the rat race!!!

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    @legato09, hahaha ayun walang trabaho ngayon kaya tambay tambay lang siya

    Basta "Share your IELTS..." something yung thread title nung sinasabi ko...andami dun na tips galing sa mga nakatapos na ng IELTS...malaking bagay yun...sayang natabunan hehe
  • stynxstynx Mandaluyong
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    bka meron po kayo dyan review materials for ielts. pahingi sana po ako thanks. [email protected]

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    Submitted: Sept 18, 2012
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    in progress:Oct 19 8am
    Case finalised: Oct 19 3pm (Thank you Lord)
    IELTS Exam: Jan 12, 2013 (failed)
    EOI visa (489 Regional) 60 pts:Oct 1, 2013

  • lou24lou24 Mandaluyong
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    @stynx, you may download yung materials na naka-upload mismo dito sa site. For me, okay na okay ang mga reviewers na yun :)


  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    @stynx hindi naman po masyado nagkakaiba yung exams noon sa ngayon...siguro sa writing topics oo pero generally speaking, sanayin niyo lang po sarili niyo sa isa o dalawang exam sets at ok na kayo niyan :)
  • killerbeekillerbee AU
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    edited September 2012
    @LokiJr
    @legato09, hahaha ayun walang trabaho ngayon kaya tambay tambay lang siya

    Basta "Share your IELTS..." something yung thread title nung sinasabi ko...andami dun na tips galing sa mga nakatapos na ng IELTS...malaking bagay yun...sayang natabunan hehe
    Here's the previous thread about Sharing Tips for IELTS - http://www.pinoyau.info/discussion/29/share-some-tips-on-ielts


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    12 May 2012 - IELTS exam
    18 Jul 2012 - EOI Submission 60 pts
    25 Jul 2012 - IElTS Remark - No change :(
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    15 Nov 2012 - Medical Exam at SATA
    17 Nov 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 6 - RJB
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  • legato09legato09 Sydney
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    @LokiJr
    @legato09, hahaha ayun walang trabaho ngayon kaya tambay tambay lang siya

    Basta "Share your IELTS..." something yung thread title nung sinasabi ko...andami dun na tips galing sa mga nakatapos na ng IELTS...malaking bagay yun...sayang natabunan hehe
    Here's the previous thread about Sharing Tips for IELTS - http://www.pinoyau.info/discussion/29/share-some-tips-on-ielts
    Thanks @Killerbee

    Systems Administrator (ANZSCO: 262113)
    01Aug2012: Docs Preparation
    11Sep2012: ACS Assessment Submission
    15Oct2012: ACS Assessment Positive Result
    17Nov2012: IELTS Exam
    30Nov2012: IELTS Results L:6.5 WRS:7.0 OB:7.0, EOI Creation and NSW SS Submission
    19Mar2013: NSW SS Acknowledgement Letter Received
    01May2013: NSW SS Approval Email Received, SkillSelect Invite Received
    29May2013: Visa 190 Lodgement (LORD MARAMING SALAMAT Po, wag nyo po muna ako kukunin sa dami ng Blessings nyo! ;-))
    01June2013: NBI Clearance Application
    03June2013: Mailed NBI Clearance Application Received by Ms. JM
    06June2013: Medical Examination
    12June2013: CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 6
    13June2013: SG PCC Applied
    14June2013: Evidence of Income Submitted
    17June2013: Medical Results Uploaded
    19June2013: Form 80 and 1221 Uploaded
    25June2013: NBI Clearance received from Mother Land ;-)
    Uploaded
    03July2013: SG PCC Released and Uploaded
    05July2013: VISA Grant (with de facto)!!! SALAMAT LORD!!!!
    Oct2013: EID Completed.
    Oct2013: Job Offer received; SALAMAT LORD!!!!
    Jan2014: Starting a life in Down Under, Corporate Slave doing the rat race!!!

  • stynxstynx Mandaluyong
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    thanks

    ACS
    Nominated Occupation: Analyst Programmer (261311)
    Submitted: Sept 18, 2012
    Stage 4: Sept 19, 2012
    in progress:Oct 19 8am
    Case finalised: Oct 19 3pm (Thank you Lord)
    IELTS Exam: Jan 12, 2013 (failed)
    EOI visa (489 Regional) 60 pts:Oct 1, 2013

  • mariaBmariaB Singapore
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    Aolee: pede po pasend din ng reviewer mo sa IELTS? Thanks in advance and
    God bless :)
  • mariaBmariaB Singapore
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    Eto pla email add ko:
    [email protected]
  • aprilcruiseaprilcruise Sydney
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    edited September 2012
    san po nakakakuha ng schedule ng ielts exam dito sa pinas? online ba sya? pwede din po ba mamili ng date ng exam?

    Primary Applicant: Hubby
    Nominated Skill: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code: 261313)
    Sept 23 2012 - Collating documents for ACS
    Oct 5 2012 - Lodge ACS skill assessment
    Nov 7 2012 - Positive ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree; 5yr & 4mos)
    Nov 21 2012 - IELTS Result L:8.0 R/S:6.5 W:7.0 OBS:7.0
    Nov 22 2012 - Sent NSW SS application via Fedex
    Nov 26 2012 - NSW application received
    Mar 5 2012 - NSW Acknowledgement
    Apr 17 2013 - NSW Approval
    Apr 17 2013 - Lodge Visa 190
    Apr 25 2013 - Medical at St Lukes (me & husband)
    Apr 29 2013 - CO Allocated, Team 6 Adelaide - JH (Requested for PCC, Medicals and Form 80)
    Apr 29 2013 - Uploaded Form 80 and husband's PCC & Medical
    Apr 30 2013 - Uploaded my PCC and my medical was referred to MOC
    May 13 2013 - Uploaded Health Undertaking Form 815 requested by CO
    May 13 2013 - Received email from CO stating "application is under routine processing"
    May 14 2013 - CO requested for Form 1022, ITR and bank statement from (2008-2013)
    May 14 2013 - Uploaded Form 1022 and bank statement (lastest 3mos only)
    May 15 2013 - Uploaded ITR from 2008-2012
    May 21 2013 - VISA GRANT (Initial Entry: Nov 12, 2013)

    Thank you Lord!!!

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    san po nakakakuha ng schedule ng ielts exam dito sa pinas? online ba sya? pwede din po ba mamili ng date ng exam?
    It should be in the website of your IELTS provider (either BC or IDP) - doon ka pipili ng dates mo...

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • rpspanilorpspanilo Mid.East
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    @aprilcruise, you can check their website. After inputting all the information required, the reservation will be active for 5 days only and slot will be free unless you pay the exam fee.

    Bring passport size photo, colored, with face straight and lips closed. Pencils and eraser.
    (based from BC website)
  • rpspanilorpspanilo Mid.East
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    Good day everyone!

    I would like to know the pointing system in Writing category.

    For both letter and essay type, how are the words counted? Like for example:

    1. car racing - (two words/ 1 word?)
    2. determinants/preposition counted? - (eg: the, at, to, of, as,and )
    3. his/her - (is this two word/ 1 word?)
    4. Pronouns are counted?

    I would appreciate any kind of additional information.

    Thank you.

  • aprilcruiseaprilcruise Sydney
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    edited September 2012
    thanks @rpspanilo hand @psychoboy

    san po ba mas maganda kumuha sa BC or IDP? is there any difference ba?
    ang anong exam po ba ang kailangan na itake academic or general?

    Primary Applicant: Hubby
    Nominated Skill: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code: 261313)
    Sept 23 2012 - Collating documents for ACS
    Oct 5 2012 - Lodge ACS skill assessment
    Nov 7 2012 - Positive ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree; 5yr & 4mos)
    Nov 21 2012 - IELTS Result L:8.0 R/S:6.5 W:7.0 OBS:7.0
    Nov 22 2012 - Sent NSW SS application via Fedex
    Nov 26 2012 - NSW application received
    Mar 5 2012 - NSW Acknowledgement
    Apr 17 2013 - NSW Approval
    Apr 17 2013 - Lodge Visa 190
    Apr 25 2013 - Medical at St Lukes (me & husband)
    Apr 29 2013 - CO Allocated, Team 6 Adelaide - JH (Requested for PCC, Medicals and Form 80)
    Apr 29 2013 - Uploaded Form 80 and husband's PCC & Medical
    Apr 30 2013 - Uploaded my PCC and my medical was referred to MOC
    May 13 2013 - Uploaded Health Undertaking Form 815 requested by CO
    May 13 2013 - Received email from CO stating "application is under routine processing"
    May 14 2013 - CO requested for Form 1022, ITR and bank statement from (2008-2013)
    May 14 2013 - Uploaded Form 1022 and bank statement (lastest 3mos only)
    May 15 2013 - Uploaded ITR from 2008-2012
    May 21 2013 - VISA GRANT (Initial Entry: Nov 12, 2013)

    Thank you Lord!!!

  • BryannBryann Sydney
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    Hi @rpspanilo
    Will try to answer this the best I can.

    1. Yes 2 words.
    2. Not sure about this, but I included them on my counting.
    3. 2 words
    4. Yes I counted them in.

    Problem is you don't really know, dito ako bumagsak nun 1st take ko e. Hirap ng Writing talaga, subjective din kasi sa examiner. Good luck mate.

    Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
    Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
    Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
    Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
    Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
    May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
    Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
    Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
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  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    Hi @rpspanilo
    Will try to answer this the best I can.

    1. Yes 2 words.
    2. Not sure about this, but I included them on my counting.
    3. 2 words
    4. Yes I counted them in.

    Problem is you don't really know, dito ako bumagsak nun 1st take ko e. Hirap ng Writing talaga, subjective din kasi sa examiner. Good luck mate.
    @rpspanilo - dont stress yourself too much on word counts basta practice lang ng practice on writing and make sure your words are coherent and they adhere to the topic being asked...

    Let someone critic your works... :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • LittleBoyBlueLittleBoyBlue North Ryde
    Posts: 334Member
    Joined: Sep 03, 2012
    Good day everyone!

    I would like to know the pointing system in Writing category.

    For both letter and essay type, how are the words counted? Like for example:

    1. car racing - (two words/ 1 word?)
    2. determinants/preposition counted? - (eg: the, at, to, of, as,and )
    3. his/her - (is this two word/ 1 word?)
    4. Pronouns are counted?

    I would appreciate any kind of additional information.

    Thank you.

    1. Yes 2 words
    2. I bought the practice material from cambridge nung tiningnan ko kasama sa count nila yan, otherwise, kulang yung words sa mga sample specially dun sa mga 'ideal' sample.
    3. 1 kung ang context eh for example "it depends on his/her ability".
    4. Yes

    Ang kagandahan dun sa cambridge material, they'll show you samples kung ano itsura ng say writing na ang score eh 6.5, 7.0, 8.0 and 'ideal' response. Yung una kong score, 7.0 sa writing, confident ako sa writing and I thought at least kaparehas ko yung sample sa book na ang score eh 8.0. I applied for remarking and eventually was given an 8.0 sa writing (balik pa S$185 ko hehe).

    Ang technique na ginawa ko, kada paragraph na matapos ko, bibilangin ko. Then gawa ako small mark for my count. Of course, sinosobrahan ko. Burahin ko na lang mga mark ko later. Btw, hindi lang number of words ang basihan ng pointing system ha.

    ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    @killerbee, salamat sa paghanap ng thread na yun...hope new forumers can discuss there as well, andami kong napulot na magandang tips dun hehe

    Articles, prepositions count so kung hirap kayo makabuo ng 150 word essay, punuan niyo ng maraming adjectives, adverbs, prepositions at articles hehe
  • aprilcruiseaprilcruise Sydney
    Posts: 157Member
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    bkt po sa BC website online registration yung writing and speaking lang ang may nakalagay na date? kasabay lang ba dun yung listening and reading?

    https://philippines.ielts.britishcouncil.org/iorpsea/html/registration/showExamSessionListServlet.do?type=1

    Primary Applicant: Hubby
    Nominated Skill: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code: 261313)
    Sept 23 2012 - Collating documents for ACS
    Oct 5 2012 - Lodge ACS skill assessment
    Nov 7 2012 - Positive ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree; 5yr & 4mos)
    Nov 21 2012 - IELTS Result L:8.0 R/S:6.5 W:7.0 OBS:7.0
    Nov 22 2012 - Sent NSW SS application via Fedex
    Nov 26 2012 - NSW application received
    Mar 5 2012 - NSW Acknowledgement
    Apr 17 2013 - NSW Approval
    Apr 17 2013 - Lodge Visa 190
    Apr 25 2013 - Medical at St Lukes (me & husband)
    Apr 29 2013 - CO Allocated, Team 6 Adelaide - JH (Requested for PCC, Medicals and Form 80)
    Apr 29 2013 - Uploaded Form 80 and husband's PCC & Medical
    Apr 30 2013 - Uploaded my PCC and my medical was referred to MOC
    May 13 2013 - Uploaded Health Undertaking Form 815 requested by CO
    May 13 2013 - Received email from CO stating "application is under routine processing"
    May 14 2013 - CO requested for Form 1022, ITR and bank statement from (2008-2013)
    May 14 2013 - Uploaded Form 1022 and bank statement (lastest 3mos only)
    May 15 2013 - Uploaded ITR from 2008-2012
    May 21 2013 - VISA GRANT (Initial Entry: Nov 12, 2013)

    Thank you Lord!!!

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    bkt po sa BC website online registration yung writing and speaking lang ang may nakalagay na date? kasabay lang ba dun yung listening and reading?

    https://philippines.ielts.britishcouncil.org/iorpsea/html/registration/showExamSessionListServlet.do?type=1
    Listening, Reading and Writing will be done on one sitting...

    Ang Speaking naman will be done separately; depende sa schedule mo, it can be either in the afternoon immediately after your LRW exams or it can be on a separate date. :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • aprilcruiseaprilcruise Sydney
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    Joined: Sep 21, 2012
    thanks @rpspanilo hand @psychoboy

    san po ba mas maganda kumuha sa BC or IDP? is there any difference ba?
    ang anong exam po ba ang kailangan na itake academic or general?

    Primary Applicant: Hubby
    Nominated Skill: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code: 261313)
    Sept 23 2012 - Collating documents for ACS
    Oct 5 2012 - Lodge ACS skill assessment
    Nov 7 2012 - Positive ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree; 5yr & 4mos)
    Nov 21 2012 - IELTS Result L:8.0 R/S:6.5 W:7.0 OBS:7.0
    Nov 22 2012 - Sent NSW SS application via Fedex
    Nov 26 2012 - NSW application received
    Mar 5 2012 - NSW Acknowledgement
    Apr 17 2013 - NSW Approval
    Apr 17 2013 - Lodge Visa 190
    Apr 25 2013 - Medical at St Lukes (me & husband)
    Apr 29 2013 - CO Allocated, Team 6 Adelaide - JH (Requested for PCC, Medicals and Form 80)
    Apr 29 2013 - Uploaded Form 80 and husband's PCC & Medical
    Apr 30 2013 - Uploaded my PCC and my medical was referred to MOC
    May 13 2013 - Uploaded Health Undertaking Form 815 requested by CO
    May 13 2013 - Received email from CO stating "application is under routine processing"
    May 14 2013 - CO requested for Form 1022, ITR and bank statement from (2008-2013)
    May 14 2013 - Uploaded Form 1022 and bank statement (lastest 3mos only)
    May 15 2013 - Uploaded ITR from 2008-2012
    May 21 2013 - VISA GRANT (Initial Entry: Nov 12, 2013)

    Thank you Lord!!!

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    thanks @rpspanilo hand @psychoboy

    san po ba mas maganda kumuha sa BC or IDP? is there any difference ba?
    ang anong exam po ba ang kailangan na itake academic or general?
    There should not be too much difference I suppose except for the Listening and Speaking part where the voice you will hear is either Australian (IDP) or British (BC) accent... :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • rpspanilorpspanilo Mid.East
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    @ LittleBoyBlue , psychoboy, LokiJr , thanks for the advice.

    It is also recommended to use variety of vocabularies, avoiding repetition of words, and check the spelling, to name a few.

    Big help din ang Cambridge resources as previously mentioned. Most importantly, yung mga samples taken from various Writings will give an idea of a good score.

  • aprilcruiseaprilcruise Sydney
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    nakita ko sa bc and idp yung test sched puro ba talaga saturday? isa lang ang hindi saturday kaso nov 8 parang ang tagal kasi kung sa november pa ko magtake ng exam bka sa dec or jan pa ko maka submit ng eoi. pwede kaya magrequest ng weekdays on october?

    Primary Applicant: Hubby
    Nominated Skill: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code: 261313)
    Sept 23 2012 - Collating documents for ACS
    Oct 5 2012 - Lodge ACS skill assessment
    Nov 7 2012 - Positive ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree; 5yr & 4mos)
    Nov 21 2012 - IELTS Result L:8.0 R/S:6.5 W:7.0 OBS:7.0
    Nov 22 2012 - Sent NSW SS application via Fedex
    Nov 26 2012 - NSW application received
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    Apr 17 2013 - Lodge Visa 190
    Apr 25 2013 - Medical at St Lukes (me & husband)
    Apr 29 2013 - CO Allocated, Team 6 Adelaide - JH (Requested for PCC, Medicals and Form 80)
    Apr 29 2013 - Uploaded Form 80 and husband's PCC & Medical
    Apr 30 2013 - Uploaded my PCC and my medical was referred to MOC
    May 13 2013 - Uploaded Health Undertaking Form 815 requested by CO
    May 13 2013 - Received email from CO stating "application is under routine processing"
    May 14 2013 - CO requested for Form 1022, ITR and bank statement from (2008-2013)
    May 14 2013 - Uploaded Form 1022 and bank statement (lastest 3mos only)
    May 15 2013 - Uploaded ITR from 2008-2012
    May 21 2013 - VISA GRANT (Initial Entry: Nov 12, 2013)

    Thank you Lord!!!

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    nakita ko sa bc and idp yung test sched puro ba talaga saturday? isa lang ang hindi saturday kaso nov 8 parang ang tagal kasi kung sa november pa ko magtake ng exam bka sa dec or jan pa ko maka submit ng eoi. pwede kaya magrequest ng weekdays on october?
    i don't think you can request a special test date just for you.
    dahil sabay sabay po ang exam... unless may open na slot sa particular date, dun ka lang makakapag-palit ng earlier date na gusto mo..

    you can try... contact them kung pwede nga.. or kung may available slots pa for earlier dates...

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

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