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Posts: 276Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2016
5/15 | Decided to migrate Down Under
12/08/16 | Applied for ACS Assessment
24/08/16 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
31/08/16 | Lodge 489 FS EOI (65pts)
25/09/16 | Lodge 190 EOI (60pts)
25/09/16 | Lodge Victoria Nomination
23/01/17 | Visa 190 - Denied
--------Retaking PTE exam----------
07/05/18 | +5pts Work Experience
16/05/18 | PTE Proficient for my wife
19/06/18 | Positive CPAA assessment for my wife
19/06/18 | +5pts Partner points
19/06/18 | Submitted my 189 visa EOI - 70 pts
03/07/18 | Submitted my 190 visa EOI - 75 pts
17/08/18 | Re-applied for ACS Assessment
08/10/18 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
09/10/18 | Updated my 189 visa EOI - 80 pts
11/10/18 | Visa 189 ITA Received - Finally, after more than 2 years
16/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit!
18/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit! (Wifey)
23/10/18 | Visa 189 Application Lodge
01/12/18 | Health Clearance provided - No action required (Both of us)
04/01/19 | VISA GRANT!!!! Thank you Lord!!!
------------English Exams-----------------
7/15 | IELTS L: 6.5 S: 5.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.0
12/15 | IELTS L: 7.5 S: 6.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.5
Aiming for PTE Superior scores
2/08/2016 - PTE-A L:65 R:76 S:69 W:69
28/03/2017 - PTE-A L:64 R:70 S:61 W:72
16/01/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:78 S:84 W:77
01/02/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:73 S:87 W:71
21/02/2018 - PTE-A L:74 R:75 S:90 W:75
07/03/2018 - PTE-A L:66 R:89 S:88 W:73
28/08/2018 - PTE-A L:83 R:78 S:90 W:84 - Sakit! T_T
25/09/2018 - PTE-A L:79 R:85 S:84 W:89 - Finally!!!
Sample Recordings:
Read Aloud: https://app.box.com/s/21jw2y6k9h71n2ghqalnv0rv1c1icn55
Describe Image: https://app.box.com/s/ufqwz2sh7dywacqmgx2kpuzzkahmfam1
Retell Lecture: https://app.box.com/s/tsphs5r9kh8ui9x2yxy4h9o9us7wu5e1
PTE Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/311342?
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength" - Phil 4:13
Posts: 46Member
Joined: Jul 21, 2016
ANZSCO 261313 - Software Engineer
July 2016 - Australia trip solidified decision to migrate
September 5, 2016 - PTE - L/R/S/W - 90/90/90/90
September 6, 2016 - ACS - Submitted For Assessment
September 7, 2016 - ACS - Stage 4 - With Assessor
September 14, 2016 - ACS - Stage 4 - In Progress
September 16, 2016 - ACS - Suitable, AQF Bachelors Degree, Minus 2 years, 3 months
September 16, 2016 - EOI Submission - 75 Points
September 28, 2016 - Received ITA
October 5, 2016 - Lodged Application
October 10, 2016 - Direct Grant. Thank you!
Posts: 69Member
Joined: May 19, 2015
15.Aug.2016 - Skills Assessment (ACS) Code: 263111
26.Aug.2016 - Skills Assessment Result : Positive!
10.Oct.2016 - PTE Academic (L:87/R:87/S:90/W:85)
11.Oct.2016 - Expression Of Interest Lodged (Visa189 = 75pts)
26.Oct.2016 - Invitation To Apply Received (Thank you Lord!)
21.Nov.2016 - Medical (me + kids) Uploaded
30.Nov.2016 - Lodge visa 189 [Pending: SG COC + Medical (Spouse)]
05.Dec.2016 - SG COC (Spouse) Uploaded
06.Dec.2016 - Medical (Spouse) Uploaded
21.Dec.2016 - VISA DIRECT GRANT! (THANK YOU LORD!)
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11
Posts: 151Member
Joined: Sep 21, 2013
Mar 2016 - gathered documents for assessment
Apr 14 2016 - submitted documents for assessment to ACS (261314 - Software Tester)
Apr 20 2016 - got positive results (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 yrs deduction)
Jun 2 2016 - IELTS exam (L8.5 R8.0 W7.5 S7.0)
Jun 7 2016 - submitted documents for assessment to ACS (261313 - Software Engineer)
June 14 2016 - got positive results (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 yrs deduction)
Jun 21 2016 - Submitted EOI 189 & 190 NSW 60/65 pts
Jul 13 2016 PTE examination L82 R79 S64 W89
Aug 22 2016 PTE examination L89 R75 S81 W90
Sept 15 2016 PTE examination L90 R88 S88 W90
Sept 16 2016 edited EOI 189 & 190 NSW 70/75 pts
Sept 28 2016 Received an invite for 189
Sept 30 2016 Received an invite for 190 NSW
Oct 12 2016 Positive medical assessment
Oct 12 2016 Lodged and frontloaded docs for 189
Oct 24 2016 Direct Grant
Nov 11 2016 Big Move
Dream your dreams with your eyes closed, but live your dreams with your eyes open.
Posts: 46Member
Joined: Jul 21, 2016
ANZSCO 261313 - Software Engineer
July 2016 - Australia trip solidified decision to migrate
September 5, 2016 - PTE - L/R/S/W - 90/90/90/90
September 6, 2016 - ACS - Submitted For Assessment
September 7, 2016 - ACS - Stage 4 - With Assessor
September 14, 2016 - ACS - Stage 4 - In Progress
September 16, 2016 - ACS - Suitable, AQF Bachelors Degree, Minus 2 years, 3 months
September 16, 2016 - EOI Submission - 75 Points
September 28, 2016 - Received ITA
October 5, 2016 - Lodged Application
October 10, 2016 - Direct Grant. Thank you!
Posts: 24Member
Joined: Oct 09, 2016
question po sa requirements.. sufficient na ba ung COE para sa proof of employment? Ung 1st company ko kasi un lng meron ako. Di ko dn pwede gamitin employment history sa sss kasi mali ung encoding ng sss tapos ilang months daw bago maayos.
Posts: 276Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2016
I'm thinking of retaking it to get superior score and improve my dibp pts.
Thanks.
5/15 | Decided to migrate Down Under
12/08/16 | Applied for ACS Assessment
24/08/16 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
31/08/16 | Lodge 489 FS EOI (65pts)
25/09/16 | Lodge 190 EOI (60pts)
25/09/16 | Lodge Victoria Nomination
23/01/17 | Visa 190 - Denied
--------Retaking PTE exam----------
07/05/18 | +5pts Work Experience
16/05/18 | PTE Proficient for my wife
19/06/18 | Positive CPAA assessment for my wife
19/06/18 | +5pts Partner points
19/06/18 | Submitted my 189 visa EOI - 70 pts
03/07/18 | Submitted my 190 visa EOI - 75 pts
17/08/18 | Re-applied for ACS Assessment
08/10/18 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
09/10/18 | Updated my 189 visa EOI - 80 pts
11/10/18 | Visa 189 ITA Received - Finally, after more than 2 years
16/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit!
18/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit! (Wifey)
23/10/18 | Visa 189 Application Lodge
01/12/18 | Health Clearance provided - No action required (Both of us)
04/01/19 | VISA GRANT!!!! Thank you Lord!!!
------------English Exams-----------------
7/15 | IELTS L: 6.5 S: 5.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.0
12/15 | IELTS L: 7.5 S: 6.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.5
Aiming for PTE Superior scores
2/08/2016 - PTE-A L:65 R:76 S:69 W:69
28/03/2017 - PTE-A L:64 R:70 S:61 W:72
16/01/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:78 S:84 W:77
01/02/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:73 S:87 W:71
21/02/2018 - PTE-A L:74 R:75 S:90 W:75
07/03/2018 - PTE-A L:66 R:89 S:88 W:73
28/08/2018 - PTE-A L:83 R:78 S:90 W:84 - Sakit! T_T
25/09/2018 - PTE-A L:79 R:85 S:84 W:89 - Finally!!!
Sample Recordings:
Read Aloud: https://app.box.com/s/21jw2y6k9h71n2ghqalnv0rv1c1icn55
Describe Image: https://app.box.com/s/ufqwz2sh7dywacqmgx2kpuzzkahmfam1
Retell Lecture: https://app.box.com/s/tsphs5r9kh8ui9x2yxy4h9o9us7wu5e1
PTE Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/311342?
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength" - Phil 4:13
Posts: 69Member
Joined: May 19, 2015
15.Aug.2016 - Skills Assessment (ACS) Code: 263111
26.Aug.2016 - Skills Assessment Result : Positive!
10.Oct.2016 - PTE Academic (L:87/R:87/S:90/W:85)
11.Oct.2016 - Expression Of Interest Lodged (Visa189 = 75pts)
26.Oct.2016 - Invitation To Apply Received (Thank you Lord!)
21.Nov.2016 - Medical (me + kids) Uploaded
30.Nov.2016 - Lodge visa 189 [Pending: SG COC + Medical (Spouse)]
05.Dec.2016 - SG COC (Spouse) Uploaded
06.Dec.2016 - Medical (Spouse) Uploaded
21.Dec.2016 - VISA DIRECT GRANT! (THANK YOU LORD!)
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11
Posts: 80Member
Joined: Aug 16, 2015
ANZCO Code: 263111 (Computer Network and Systems Engineer)
15 Oct 15 | Decided to pursue Australia Dream
5 Dec 15 | IELTS Exam
18 Dec 15 | IELTS Results | Failed in W:6.5 :-(
14 Jan 16 | Submitted Remarking BC SG
28 Mar 16 | Remarking result - no change
12 April 16 | Book PTE-A Exam
13 May 16 | PTE-A Exam
14 May 16 | PTE-A Result - Passed
30 May 16 | Submitted ACS Assessment
9 June 16 | ACS Result - 5 Years
15 Sep 16 | Wedding (para maisama si Mrs hehe )
20 Sep 16 | Submitted EOI for Visa 189 (65 points) with wife as dependent
12 Oct 16 | ITA Receive
25 Oct 16 | Lodge Visa
07 Nov 16 | SG PCC
23 Nov 16 | Medical at Orchard (PMG)
25 Nov 16 | First CO Contact - requested form 80, medical, additional employment requirements
28 Nov 16 | Medical Result
30 Nov 16 | Submitted Additional Requirements
1 Dec 16 | Visa Grant
Posts: 80Member
Joined: Aug 16, 2015
ANZCO Code: 263111 (Computer Network and Systems Engineer)
15 Oct 15 | Decided to pursue Australia Dream
5 Dec 15 | IELTS Exam
18 Dec 15 | IELTS Results | Failed in W:6.5 :-(
14 Jan 16 | Submitted Remarking BC SG
28 Mar 16 | Remarking result - no change
12 April 16 | Book PTE-A Exam
13 May 16 | PTE-A Exam
14 May 16 | PTE-A Result - Passed
30 May 16 | Submitted ACS Assessment
9 June 16 | ACS Result - 5 Years
15 Sep 16 | Wedding (para maisama si Mrs hehe )
20 Sep 16 | Submitted EOI for Visa 189 (65 points) with wife as dependent
12 Oct 16 | ITA Receive
25 Oct 16 | Lodge Visa
07 Nov 16 | SG PCC
23 Nov 16 | Medical at Orchard (PMG)
25 Nov 16 | First CO Contact - requested form 80, medical, additional employment requirements
28 Nov 16 | Medical Result
30 Nov 16 | Submitted Additional Requirements
1 Dec 16 | Visa Grant
Posts: 507Member
Joined: May 04, 2015
Will include you and @marcatordido on the tracker.
221111 Accountant (General)
31 Mar 2015 - IELTS-A Exam (L8.5/R7.5/W6.5/S7.0)
18 Apr 2015 - IELTS-A Exam (L7.5/R8.5/W7.0/S7.0)
31 May 2016 - CPAA assessment application.
02 Jul 2016 - CPAA positive assessment result.
02 Jul 2016 - EOI submitted - 189/190 (65pts/70pts)
29 Jul 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L84/R77/W79/S72)
13 Sep 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L90/R81/W90/S85)
13 Sep 2016 - EOI updated - 189 (75pts)
14 Sep 2016 - ITA Received.
23 Oct 2016 - Visa 189 Lodged.
31 Oct 2016 - Direct Grant. (Thank you Lord!)
Posts: 60Member
Joined: May 09, 2016
Posts: 507Member
Joined: May 04, 2015
221111 Accountant (General)
31 Mar 2015 - IELTS-A Exam (L8.5/R7.5/W6.5/S7.0)
18 Apr 2015 - IELTS-A Exam (L7.5/R8.5/W7.0/S7.0)
31 May 2016 - CPAA assessment application.
02 Jul 2016 - CPAA positive assessment result.
02 Jul 2016 - EOI submitted - 189/190 (65pts/70pts)
29 Jul 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L84/R77/W79/S72)
13 Sep 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L90/R81/W90/S85)
13 Sep 2016 - EOI updated - 189 (75pts)
14 Sep 2016 - ITA Received.
23 Oct 2016 - Visa 189 Lodged.
31 Oct 2016 - Direct Grant. (Thank you Lord!)
Posts: 507Member
Joined: May 04, 2015
***VISA LODGE***
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
GRANTS:
1. @LightsCameraPerd | 189 | 05-Oct-16 | Direct Grant | GSM Office | 10-Oct-16 |Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
2. @vylette | 189 | 12-Oct-16 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide l 24-Oct-16 | NSW | Initial Entry Month/Year
3. @kokomuz | 189 | 03-Oct-2016 | Direct Grant | GSM Brisbane | 24-Oct-16 | Victoria | Initial Entry Month/Year
PENDING APPLICATIONS:
1. @ohmygirl | 189 | 06 October 2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
2. @markusandlucas | 189 | 07-Oct-16 | 17-Oct-16/UAE Police clearance and Health assessment for my 2 non-migrating kids | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
3. @bogart | 190 | 15-Oct-16 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
4. @Anino78 | 190 | 16-Oct-16 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
5. @periwinkle | 189 | 19-Oct-16 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office | Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
6. @jillpot | 189 | 23-Oct-16 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office | Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
7. @marcatordido | 189 | 25-Oct-16| Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
8. @wolf7309 | 189 | 25-Oct-16| Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
221111 Accountant (General)
31 Mar 2015 - IELTS-A Exam (L8.5/R7.5/W6.5/S7.0)
18 Apr 2015 - IELTS-A Exam (L7.5/R8.5/W7.0/S7.0)
31 May 2016 - CPAA assessment application.
02 Jul 2016 - CPAA positive assessment result.
02 Jul 2016 - EOI submitted - 189/190 (65pts/70pts)
29 Jul 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L84/R77/W79/S72)
13 Sep 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L90/R81/W90/S85)
13 Sep 2016 - EOI updated - 189 (75pts)
14 Sep 2016 - ITA Received.
23 Oct 2016 - Visa 189 Lodged.
31 Oct 2016 - Direct Grant. (Thank you Lord!)
Posts: 627Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2014
Posts: 397Member
Joined: Jun 16, 2016
233411: Electronics Engineer
20 Aug'16: IELTS (BC-SG)
2 Sep'16: IELTS Results: L8.5 R7 W6.5 S6.5 - saklap
7 Sep'16: Lodged EA Assessment
23 Sep'16: EA Positive Outcome
25 Oct'16: PTE-A Results: L:80 R:83 W:86 S:84 - Thank you God!!!!!
25 Oct'16: Lodged 189 Visa (75 pts)
26 Oct'16: Received ITA for 189 - Thank you God!!!!
21 Nov'16: 189 Visa Lodged!
23 Nov'16: Uploaded all Docs
28 Nov'16: Direct Grant! ... THANK YOU LORD!!!!!!!!!!
25 Jun'17 - BIG MOVE
4 Sep'17 - Started working
Great things start from small beginnings... - MILO
29 Jun'21: Applied for Au Citizenship
04 Mar'22: Interview and Exam Date (re-sched due to Covid isolation)
04 May'22: Interview and Exam Date (actual)
04 May'22: Citizenship by Conferral Approval
02 Jul'22: Oath Taking Ceremony .... Aussie aussie aussie, oi oi oi
Posts: 69Member
Joined: May 19, 2015
15.Aug.2016 - Skills Assessment (ACS) Code: 263111
26.Aug.2016 - Skills Assessment Result : Positive!
10.Oct.2016 - PTE Academic (L:87/R:87/S:90/W:85)
11.Oct.2016 - Expression Of Interest Lodged (Visa189 = 75pts)
26.Oct.2016 - Invitation To Apply Received (Thank you Lord!)
21.Nov.2016 - Medical (me + kids) Uploaded
30.Nov.2016 - Lodge visa 189 [Pending: SG COC + Medical (Spouse)]
05.Dec.2016 - SG COC (Spouse) Uploaded
06.Dec.2016 - Medical (Spouse) Uploaded
21.Dec.2016 - VISA DIRECT GRANT! (THANK YOU LORD!)
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11
Posts: 429Member
Joined: Jul 14, 2016
01/3/16- Gathering docs/requirements for TRA Assessment
02/4/16 - Lodge documents for TRA Assessment
22/4/16 - Received acknowledgement email from TRA
22/6/16 - Received successful outcome letter from TRA
30/6/16 - Lodge documents for Vetasses Education Qualification Assessment
15/7/16 - Lodge NSW SS Visa 190 Invitation (55 + 5)
26/8/16 - Received successful outcome letter from Vetasses-PTA AQF Bachelor degree.
11/10/16 - PTE-A exam
12/10/16 - PTE-A Results L-75/R-68/S-90/W-73 - Thank you!
12/10/16 - Updated NSW 190 EOI Skill Select Invitation (70pts)
13/10/16 - Lodge EOI Visa 189 (65pts)
26/10/16 - 189 ITA received
23/12/16 - Lodged visa ( All documents uploaded)
27/12/16 - Medical @ St. Lukes BGC
29/12/16 - Medical cleared except child
10/1/17 - All cleared
16/1/17 - CO contact - Request for Evidence of employment
17/1/17 - Requested documents re-uploaded
16/2/17 - After a month.. VISA GRANTED! Thank you!
Posts: 52Member
Joined: May 28, 2014
Oct 2014 - IELTS GT SG L7 W7 R7 S6.5
Sept 07, 2016 - Submitted EA Assessment fast track
Sept 23, 2016 - EA Outcome - POSITIVE (Professional Engineer)
Sept 24, 2016 - IELTS GT SG L7.5 R8 W7.5 S 7
Oct 07, 2016 - Submitted EOI (189: 70 pts/ 190: 75 pts)
Oct 11, 2016 - Received ITA (189)
Posts: 60Member
Joined: Jun 05, 2016
Does anybody here know a way to get an early passport appointment? Thanks in advance for the answer.
Target Occupation: Software Engineer
Jun 4 2016 - SkillSelect account created, CTC of documents
Jun 8 2016 - ACS requirements submitted
Jun 24 2016 - ACS result received (suitable for migration under 261313 (Software Engineer))
Jul 16 2016 - IELTS L - 8.0 R - 8.5 S - 7.0 W - 6.5
Aug 4 2016 - Request for Remark (No change)
Sept 24 2016 - IELTS L - 8.5 R - 8.5 S - 7.5 W - 7.5
Oct 7 2016 - IELTS result, EOI updated (65 pts)
Oct 13 2016 - ITA for Visa 190 NSW nomination received
Oct 18 2016 - requirements for Visa 190 NSW nomination submitted
Oct 26 2016 - ITA for Visa 189 received
Dec 21 2016 - Lodged Visa 189 app
Dec 28 2016 - Medical for me and the kids
Jan 20 2017 - CO contact
Feb 17 2017 - Finished uploading additional CO requirements. Still waiting for medical results
Posts: 10Member
Joined: Aug 24, 2016
27 Sep 15 | ACS Result - 3 Years
21 May 16 | IELTS - R:8 L:8.5 W:7 S:8
10 Aug 16 | IELTS Remark- R:8 L:8.5 W:8 S:8.5
24 Aug 16 | Submitted EOI, 189 Visa, 70 pts
01 Sep 16 | ITA
03 Oct 16 | Lodge Visa
24 Oct 16 | Direct Grant
Posts: 151Member
Joined: Sep 21, 2013
Mar 2016 - gathered documents for assessment
Apr 14 2016 - submitted documents for assessment to ACS (261314 - Software Tester)
Apr 20 2016 - got positive results (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 yrs deduction)
Jun 2 2016 - IELTS exam (L8.5 R8.0 W7.5 S7.0)
Jun 7 2016 - submitted documents for assessment to ACS (261313 - Software Engineer)
June 14 2016 - got positive results (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 yrs deduction)
Jun 21 2016 - Submitted EOI 189 & 190 NSW 60/65 pts
Jul 13 2016 PTE examination L82 R79 S64 W89
Aug 22 2016 PTE examination L89 R75 S81 W90
Sept 15 2016 PTE examination L90 R88 S88 W90
Sept 16 2016 edited EOI 189 & 190 NSW 70/75 pts
Sept 28 2016 Received an invite for 189
Sept 30 2016 Received an invite for 190 NSW
Oct 12 2016 Positive medical assessment
Oct 12 2016 Lodged and frontloaded docs for 189
Oct 24 2016 Direct Grant
Nov 11 2016 Big Move
Dream your dreams with your eyes closed, but live your dreams with your eyes open.
Posts: 507Member
Joined: May 04, 2015
221111 Accountant (General)
31 Mar 2015 - IELTS-A Exam (L8.5/R7.5/W6.5/S7.0)
18 Apr 2015 - IELTS-A Exam (L7.5/R8.5/W7.0/S7.0)
31 May 2016 - CPAA assessment application.
02 Jul 2016 - CPAA positive assessment result.
02 Jul 2016 - EOI submitted - 189/190 (65pts/70pts)
29 Jul 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L84/R77/W79/S72)
13 Sep 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L90/R81/W90/S85)
13 Sep 2016 - EOI updated - 189 (75pts)
14 Sep 2016 - ITA Received.
23 Oct 2016 - Visa 189 Lodged.
31 Oct 2016 - Direct Grant. (Thank you Lord!)
Posts: 151Member
Joined: Sep 21, 2013
Mar 2016 - gathered documents for assessment
Apr 14 2016 - submitted documents for assessment to ACS (261314 - Software Tester)
Apr 20 2016 - got positive results (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 yrs deduction)
Jun 2 2016 - IELTS exam (L8.5 R8.0 W7.5 S7.0)
Jun 7 2016 - submitted documents for assessment to ACS (261313 - Software Engineer)
June 14 2016 - got positive results (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 yrs deduction)
Jun 21 2016 - Submitted EOI 189 & 190 NSW 60/65 pts
Jul 13 2016 PTE examination L82 R79 S64 W89
Aug 22 2016 PTE examination L89 R75 S81 W90
Sept 15 2016 PTE examination L90 R88 S88 W90
Sept 16 2016 edited EOI 189 & 190 NSW 70/75 pts
Sept 28 2016 Received an invite for 189
Sept 30 2016 Received an invite for 190 NSW
Oct 12 2016 Positive medical assessment
Oct 12 2016 Lodged and frontloaded docs for 189
Oct 24 2016 Direct Grant
Nov 11 2016 Big Move
Dream your dreams with your eyes closed, but live your dreams with your eyes open.
Posts: 60Member
Joined: May 09, 2016
Posts: 507Member
Joined: May 04, 2015
221111 Accountant (General)
31 Mar 2015 - IELTS-A Exam (L8.5/R7.5/W6.5/S7.0)
18 Apr 2015 - IELTS-A Exam (L7.5/R8.5/W7.0/S7.0)
31 May 2016 - CPAA assessment application.
02 Jul 2016 - CPAA positive assessment result.
02 Jul 2016 - EOI submitted - 189/190 (65pts/70pts)
29 Jul 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L84/R77/W79/S72)
13 Sep 2016 - PTE-A Exam (L90/R81/W90/S85)
13 Sep 2016 - EOI updated - 189 (75pts)
14 Sep 2016 - ITA Received.
23 Oct 2016 - Visa 189 Lodged.
31 Oct 2016 - Direct Grant. (Thank you Lord!)
Posts: 52Member
Joined: May 28, 2014
http://www.border.gov.au/Visasupport/Documents/character-statutory-declaration.pdf
Oct 2014 - IELTS GT SG L7 W7 R7 S6.5
Sept 07, 2016 - Submitted EA Assessment fast track
Sept 23, 2016 - EA Outcome - POSITIVE (Professional Engineer)
Sept 24, 2016 - IELTS GT SG L7.5 R8 W7.5 S 7
Oct 07, 2016 - Submitted EOI (189: 70 pts/ 190: 75 pts)
Oct 11, 2016 - Received ITA (189)
Posts: 113Member
Joined: Feb 16, 2016
Posts: 621Member
Joined: Nov 30, 2015
233512 - Mechanical Engineer| 25 (Age) + 15 (Education) + 15 (Experience) + 10 (English) = 65 pts.
07/Nov/2015: BC IELTS GT Test: L: 6.5, R: 6.0, W: 6.0, S: 7.0
04/Feb/2016: Lodge EA Assessment (Fast Track)
12/Feb/2016: EA Positive Outcome
12/Feb/2016: Submit EOI, NSW SS (55 + 5) = 60 pts.
30/Apr/2016: BC IELTS GT Test: L: 8.0, R: 7.5, W: 7.0, S: 6.5
26/July/2016: IELTS Remarking (Speaking: 6.5) --> "no change"
25/Oct/2016: PTE-Academic: L: 89, R: 72, W: 77, S: 90
26/Oct/2016: Submit EOI, 189 (60 pts.)
09/Nov/2016: Updated EOI, NSW SS = 65 pts.
10/Nov/2016: Applied VIC Skilled Nomination 190
14/Dec/2016: VIC Skilled Nomination 190 -- Not Selected...:(
28/Dec/2016: PTE-Academic: L: 76, R: 74, W: 76, S: 80 :(.....
05/Jan/2017: Additional EA Relevant Skilled Employment
23/Jan/2017: PTE-Academic: L: 90, R: 80, W: 76, S: 90 :(..again:(
13/Feb/2017: EA Positive Outcome for Additional RSE
13/Feb/2017: Updated EOI, 189 (65pts.), NSW (70 pts.)
18/June/2017: Applied VIC Skilled Nomination 190 - take two
25/July/2017: ITA VIC Skilled Nomination 190
26/Aug/2017: Medicals @ Nationwide Makati
05/Sept/2017: Medicals cleared (Thanks be to GOD)
20/Sept/2017: ITA 189 Points-Tested Stream (Salamat sa Dios... nakahabol pa)
21/Sept/2017: Visa Lodge 189
23/Sept/2017: EXPIRED --> ITA VIC Skilled Nomination 190
01/Nov/2017: CO Contact, Form 815
09/Mar/2018: GRANTED (sa wakas...) IED: 31/Jul/2018
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20/Jul/2018: BIG Move, stay with a fried...
04/Sep/2018: 1st day of work, Mechanical Engineer role (same industry)
01/Dec/2018: Move to rented house
27/Dec/2018: Drive Test with vicroads converted PH driver's license
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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