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05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
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ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
06.20.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 8; W-7; L- 6.5; S - 6.0)
09.30.2014 - sent CDR to EA through Singpost
10.03.2014 - EA received the documents
12.29.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 6.5; W-6.5; L- 8.5; S - 6.5)
2.12.2015 - received mail from EA dated 2.5.2015 (positive outcome)
2.13.2015 - submitted EOI (Visa 190 NSW)
6.3.2015 - PTE Academic exam (failed)
7.6.2015 - revised EOI (Visa 190 SA)
7.14.2015 - PTE Academic (passed - thank u LORD!)
7.17.2015 - PTE (L 83, R 71, S 65, W 79) - submitted new EOI for Visa 189 (65 points)
8.3.2015 - Received invite to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) (Permanent) visa application
8.13.2015 - Lodged Visa Application
8.17.2015 - SPC Application
9.3.2015 - NBI
9.8.2015 - Uploaded SPC and NBI and pictures
10.6.2015 - Uploaded Form 80
10.7.2015 - Medical results finalized. All cleared. Thank you Lord!
10.9.2015 - CO requested for Form 80 for dependent
10.22.2015 - Golden Email received. Thank you Lord for the VISA grant
4.11.2016 - Big MOVE to Melbourne
4.18.2016 - Hubby got a job (Thank you Lord!)
8.25.2016 - Started looking for a job (If God's will He will provide in the right time)
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ndi ko na nga sana problema ang paggawa nito kasi nakahingi ako sa friend kong HR ng bond paper na may letter head ng company kaso nga lang itong acting team lead namin ayaw pumirma.
ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
06.20.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 8; W-7; L- 6.5; S - 6.0)
09.30.2014 - sent CDR to EA through Singpost
10.03.2014 - EA received the documents
12.29.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 6.5; W-6.5; L- 8.5; S - 6.5)
2.12.2015 - received mail from EA dated 2.5.2015 (positive outcome)
2.13.2015 - submitted EOI (Visa 190 NSW)
6.3.2015 - PTE Academic exam (failed)
7.6.2015 - revised EOI (Visa 190 SA)
7.14.2015 - PTE Academic (passed - thank u LORD!)
7.17.2015 - PTE (L 83, R 71, S 65, W 79) - submitted new EOI for Visa 189 (65 points)
8.3.2015 - Received invite to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) (Permanent) visa application
8.13.2015 - Lodged Visa Application
8.17.2015 - SPC Application
9.3.2015 - NBI
9.8.2015 - Uploaded SPC and NBI and pictures
10.6.2015 - Uploaded Form 80
10.7.2015 - Medical results finalized. All cleared. Thank you Lord!
10.9.2015 - CO requested for Form 80 for dependent
10.22.2015 - Golden Email received. Thank you Lord for the VISA grant
4.11.2016 - Big MOVE to Melbourne
4.18.2016 - Hubby got a job (Thank you Lord!)
8.25.2016 - Started looking for a job (If God's will He will provide in the right time)
Posts: 599Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
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342314: Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
Primary Applicant
16.08.2015 - Skills Assessment submitted to TRA
24.08.2015 - PTE-Acad L66/R76/S62/W69
21.10.2015 - TRA Skills Assessment Successful :-)
14.11.2015 - PTE-Acad L65/R90/S60/W79
14.12.2015 - PTE-Acad L59/R84/S69/W72
27.01.2016 - PTE-Acad L64/R74/S66/W60
16.02.2016 - PTE-Acad L64/R76/S68/W75
25.04.2016 - PTE-Acad L69/R83/S66/W84 :-) Thanks God!
27.04.2016 - Submitted EOI 189 60pts
28.04.2016 - Submitted EOI 190 65pts (NSW)
09.05.2016 - Arranged NBI Fingerprint
10.05.2016 - Received ITA for Visa189
11.05.2016 - Generate HAP ID/e-Medical Referrals ( immiaccount )
20.05.2016 - Received NBI Clearance
30.05.2016 - Health Clearance Provided for dependent 2x sons ( Nationwide Makati )
30.05.2016 - Referral for dependent wife ( Sputum Test @ St. Lukes )
01.06.2016 - Collected SG PCC
04.06.2016 - Health Clearance Provided ( Primary Applicant )
13.06.2016 - Lodged / Paid Visa. Wait for CO Allocation
06.07.2016 - 1st CO contact GSM Adelaide, requested Form80/Proof of Functional English/Spouse
22.07.2016 - Wife started PTB Treatment ( End 7-Mar-2017 )
26.07.2016 - 2nd CO contact, requested SG PCC for wife
17.08.2016 - 3rd CO contact , awaiting finalised medical for wife
16.03.2017 - Health Clearance Provided for wife ( front load emedical / Form 815 )
30.03.2017 - Grant! Thanks be to God! IED 18-May-2017
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Need ko lang po suggestion ninyo. Kung papasa na po ba itong COE ko sa assessment?
Particularly in VETASSESS. Nominated job is Civil Engineering Draftsperson (312211).
Any help or suggestions would be very much appreciated. Blocked lang letter head and
personnel details for privacy
Occupation : Civil Engineering Draftsperson (312211)
01 June 2015 : Gathering and certification of documents
22 June 2015 : IELTS Exam (S)
27 June 2015 : IELTS Exam (L,R,W)
30 June 2015 : Submitted Vetassess Online Application
07 July 2015 : IELTS Results L:7.5, R:7.0, W:6.5, S:7.0 OB:7.0, Applied EOR for Writing & Speaking
28 Sept 2015 : Received remarking - Negative results, No changes in score
02 Oct 2015 : Received Vetassess result, positive result
06 Oct 2015 : Pahinga muna hehehe, focus sa future baby, isip din kung mag English exam ulit (PTE, IELTS)
08 Oct 2015 : Booked for PTE-A (December) Subukan daw sabi ni misis, habang hntay sa baby namin hehehe
02 Dec 2015 : PTE-A Exam
04 Dec 2015 : PTE-A Results L:66; R:71; W:70; S:82 (Salamat Papa Jesus)
04 Dec 2015 : Submitted EOI Visa 189
17 Dec 2015 : Schedule of NBI clearance application (Hit! 06 Jan 2016 Release Date)
06 Jan 2016 : Schedule og NBI clearance release (Instructed to go t NBI Main for Quality Control Interview, Ouch!)
07 Jan 2016 : NBI Quality Control Interview, clearance released!!! (Salamat Papa Jesus!)
08 Jan 2016 : Received ITA for Visa 189 (Salamat Papa Jesus!)
14 Jan 2016 : Lodge Visa 189
04 Feb 2016 : CO allocated (GSM Brisbane), requesting for medical, form 1436 and baby documents
09 Feb 2016 : Medical @ Nationwide Makati
15 Feb 2016 : Medical cleared (Salamat Papa Jesus!)
17 Feb 2016 : Contacted by CO, provided extension for baby document until 27 April 2016 (Salamat Papa Jesus!)
29 Feb 2016 : Applied passport for baby
12 Mar 2016 : Received Passport for baby
14 Mar 2016 : Submitted requested documents to CO
15 Apr 2016 : CO acknowledge additional applicant (Salamat Papa Jesus!)
18 Apr 2016 : Medical Examination for baby @ SLEC Global City
20 Apr 2016 : Completed medical for baby, uploaded documents, waiting game hehehe, Salamat Papa Jesus!!!
26 Apr 2016 : Visa Grant! Salamat Papa Jesus!!!
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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)
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Joined: Oct 24, 2013
letterhead is strict requirement for every COE. Otherwise make statutory declaration and explain why Reference letter or COE is not written on official company paper.
Statutory declaration should be supported with (and not limited to): pay slips, contract, role assignments, company memo related to you, etc., or any proof of employment that will satisfy the case officer.
skilled migrant now Aussie.
Registered ACS Certified Professional (MACS CP) since 2012
Manila-based
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Joined: Oct 24, 2013
Kung kayo ang gumawa at pinapirmahan nyo lang, make sure hindi kayo ilalaglag ng pumirma at alam nya ang details na pinirmahan nya. Kasi baka "nganga" sya pag tumawag ang case officer.
Cheers.
skilled migrant now Aussie.
Registered ACS Certified Professional (MACS CP) since 2012
Manila-based
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Joined: Sep 26, 2015
Ang meron lang ako ay:
1. Contract ko nung probationary ako, nakalagay yung start date tska working hours ko (nung naregular ako wala ng pinapirmahan sakin);
2. Employment certificate na may job description kahit papano, may start date kaso iba dun sa probationary contract ko (mas maaga ng 5 days), tska ang purpose eh para sa pag take ko ng RME ang nakaspecify.
3. Clearance certificate na nakalagay yung effectivity ng resignation ko tska na cleared ako sa company. Naibigay nila kasi agad sakin, sa kasamahan ko nakahold eh.
4. BIR 2316 for 3 years
5. Bank account statement from BDO (parang notepad lang, DOS p ata gamit nila) tska mga payslip ko pero di kumpleto.
Yung first 3 pirmado ng VP namin tska naka letterhead, pwede na kaya tong mga to as paid work tska relevant experience evidence? meron din akong photocopy ng ID ng VP namin na may specimen signature nya. Wala akong business card nya pero pwede ako magprint, may template ako.
3 yrs. 5 mos. ako dito pero di naging maganda pag alis ko (mali ng company). Ano bang pwedeng gawin kung sakaling manirya yung mga yun? Naghihintay pa ko hanggang May, isasabay daw sa last pay ko. Kung sakaling may mag verify di naman nila ako pwedeng ideny dahil resigned naman ako.
Salamat sa mga makakatulong sakin.
312312: Electrical Engineering Technician
05/10/16 - Gathered docs/requirements for TRA Assessment
11/13/17 - PTE-A Examination (L=77/R=86/S=90/W=80)
01/16/17 - TRA MSA Application Received
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Newbie po s thread na to. Regarding po sa copy ng pag-ibig contribution, kelangan bang ipacertify at ilagay yung contact details ng staff na nagprint? Naka-note kasi sa copy na "for reference only. This doc is not an official print out."
Thank you po sa makakasagot!
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18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
11 May '16 Got ITA
02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
04 Jul '16 Direct Grant
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For each position, you need to provide official evidence of your employment detailing the employer's name, the period of employment, the position held, the main tasks and hours of work for each position.
In addition to evidence of a Statement of Service from your employer, you are required to provide official evidence that the employment was paid, such as payslips and taxation records. VETASSESS will only assess listed employment positions supported with complete documentation.
Please note that you are required to provide an Organisational Chart (on company letterhead) highlighting your duties, if nominating a managerial occupation.
Evidence of employment includes, but is not limited to, the documents listed below.
If you worked for an employer:
a) Evidence of tasks performed at the skill level of your nominated occupation
a Statement of Service or Reference Letter from your employer for the required information for this document
a Statutory Declaration if you are unable to obtain a Statement of Service as described above. This should be verifiable and supported by other evidence such as Appointment Letter, Official Position Description and evidence of paid employment. A Statutory Declaration on its own will not suffice as evidence of tasks performed.
an organisational chart if nominating a managerial occupation.
b) Evidence of paid employment - at least one of the following:
payslips
payment summaries for taxation
taxation records of assessment which show the company name
superannuation records.
I am really confused how or what items to get. Both my employers are in PH and SG. My dilemma is:
1. My PH employer 1 already died and i do not have copy of payslips through bank bec. It was an ojt paid training by cash. I can always ask for COE from his wife etc. Can we reproduce payslips and have it signed instead?
2. My other employer is based in PH and our boss is an architect from SG. He is not registered in PH only in SG and i am confused how to present evidence of salary as well bec. I do not have payslips and some payments were initially paid thru cash prior to a bank payroll. I can present bank statements for some but not all.
I am really confused how to have these evidences. Can anyone advise who has applied from VETASSESS?
SVP 573 (Masters Degree in Proj Mgmt) ECU Perth
2015 Timeline:
October 10 - Inquiry at IDP (Cebu)
October 10-22 - Self review IELTS
October 23 - Submitted application form and reqts. to IDP
except IELTS
October 24 - IELTS Exams
November 6 - IELTS RESULTS (PASSED)
November 12 - Submitted IELTS results to IDP
November 16-25 - Waiting for offer letter from ECU through IDP
-Follow up IDP (No feedback from ECU)
-I was told by my counselor 3-4 times that
application was sent and have to wait for ECU.
-Checked ECU online tracker and application
shows "no records"
Nov 23 - Medicals at NHSI Cebu
Nov 25 - Looked for a new IDP counselor. Counselor was away.
Nov 26 - Complained to a different IDP counselor & found out
my application was not yet submitted to university by
my previous counselor.
Nov 27 - I called AMS and submitted a new application.
- Received acknowledgement email from ECU.
Nov 30 - Long distance call from ECU Representative confirming my final agency of choice (IDP or AMS)
Dec 1 - Nominated AMS and AMS emailed ECU.
- Checked ECU online tracker and found my name on their
records (YEY)
- NHSI Medical results uploaded.
Dec 7 - Received Offer Letter
Dec 8 - Paid tuition fee and OSHC
Dec 11 - Receive COE from Univ
Dec 14 - Visa Reqts forwarded to AMS
Dec 19 - 2GO scheduled pick up of visa application
Dec 22 - Acknowledgment fro AU Embassy & Visa Lodge
Jan 11 - VISA GRANT!
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3 years ako sa first company na nagsara na and 2 years ako sa kanya nagwork. So total of 5 years un service ko sa kanya as her staff. So pwede bang gamitin un current company letterhead for my 5 year experience sa kanya?
TIA
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Nakagawa na po ako ng reference letter stating all essential infos and such with co. Letter head. Bale papipirmahan ko na lang sa visor ko, ang alinlangan ko na lang po ay:
Need ko pa po ba lagyan ng date?
Resign na po SV ko 2years ago
Ano pong eadd ilalagay ko?
Need pa po ba ipanotrayo?
Tips po if how can I make this letter be very acceptable by CO
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Hi @TasBurrfoot meron ka pa ba format nung.stat declaration na yung wife mo lang ang nag sign?Mag papaasess kasi ako sa CPAA din.thank you
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New member here. Magtanong lang po ako regarding sa COE, nangyari din po sa akin kasi na ung employer nagalit sa akin, in effect ayaw din ako bigyan ng COE, and worse, lahat ng co-worker ko pinagbawalan na bigyan ako ng help like recommendation letters, or anything to testify for me. Ngayon po ang plan ko is I will make Self-Statutory Declaration, with the following supporting documents:
- Bank Statement
- Company ID
- Payslips (even though I am the preparer si I assume weak evidence siya)
- Employment Contract
- Form 2316 (ITR, again, ako ang nkapirma on behalf of my boss)
- BIR Form 1604CF (again, ako ang nkapirma on behalf of my boss, even though may attachment ne BIR acknolwedgement receipt from email), with alphalist
- SSS, PHIC and HDMF Contributions List (to prove na nging employers ko tlga sila, PHIC and HDMF still pending)
- Resignation Letter
- Summary of Compensation and Allowances (self-made reconciliation since ung amount per bank statement n nka-reflect is may kasamang allowance, so kelangan ma-trace ung part ng salary per payslip)
When I inquired sa notary (ung sa Cityland sa likod ng PBCom), usually daw ang stat dec is prepared by someone and usually daw co-worker. I am having issues with this as I said, mhihirapan ako mg-ask ng help kht sa former co-workers ko.
Your help is much appreciated. Thank you.
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2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
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Thanks po uli.
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Joined: Dec 29, 2010
2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)