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Posts: 128Member
Joined: Jun 18, 2016
Nominated Occupation: 263311 Telecommunications Engineer
June 4, 2016 - IELTS exam
June 19, 2016 - IELTS result (L-6.5,R-7,S-7,W-7)
June 20, 2016 - CDR preparations for EA assessment
July 19, 2016 - Submitted docs for EA assessment
August 9, 2016 - EA Outcome - Positive
August 16, 2016 - PTE exam
August 17, 2016 - PTE Result (L-70,R-73,S-75,W-69)
August 21, 2016 - Submitted EOI (Subclass 189)
September 13, 2016 - Received ITA
October 7, 2016 - Lodged Visa
October 17, 2016 - CO contact for additional docs (UAE Police Certificate and Medical for my 2 non-migrating kids)
November 3, 2016 - Submitted requested docs
December 7, 2016 - Visa GRANT!!! Thank you LORD!!!
Posts: 97Member
Joined: Nov 21, 2016
one day lang ba lahat sir yung LWRS?. tsaka me sched ng sat?
kung mas lenient ang scoring, in terms of writing and speaking?.. or applicable pa sa reading and listening?.
@tweety11
10 pts po kau for IELTS (band7)?. galing naman.
Electronics Engineer
11/17/16 - IELTS S
11/19/16 - IELTS LRW
12/02/16 - OBS 7.5 (W8 R8.5 S6.5 W6) aw
01/09/17 - EA Submission
02/11/17 - positive EA Result.
02/14/17 - EOI 189 Submission. 60 pts
03/04/17 - PTE-A Exam
03/05/17 - PTE-A Result
03/06/17 - Updated EOI 189. 80 pts.
03/15/17 - ITA received.
03/31/17 - Medical BGC
04/21/17 - Visa Lodged
05/03/17 - Bridging Visa for dependent currently Australian Visitor
06/06/17 - 1st CO Contact
07/05/17 - Uploaded requested document
08/01/17 - 2nd CO Contact, same day upload of requested document
//17 - Visa Grant
//17 - BM
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: 147Member
Joined: Mar 24, 2015
Posts: 568Member
Joined: Sep 07, 2016
233211 Civil Engineer
08 Oct 16 IELTS Exam (LRW)
10 Oct 16 IELTS Exam (S)
31 Oct 16 Submitted EA assessment (fast track)
18 Nov 16 EA outcome, EOI submitted
23 Nov 16 ITA received
07 Jan 17 Visa 189 lodged
30 Jan 17 Direct Grant
Posts: 568Member
Joined: Sep 07, 2016
233211 Civil Engineer
08 Oct 16 IELTS Exam (LRW)
10 Oct 16 IELTS Exam (S)
31 Oct 16 Submitted EA assessment (fast track)
18 Nov 16 EA outcome, EOI submitted
23 Nov 16 ITA received
07 Jan 17 Visa 189 lodged
30 Jan 17 Direct Grant
Posts: 97Member
Joined: Nov 21, 2016
pagbubutihan nalang sa PTE kung sakaling di umabot.hehe
ah ok @mugsy27 .. kung magkulang sa points. tsaka ko po cacareerin yang PTE. sana maging ganian din score ko sa inyo idol at isang take lang.
Electronics Engineer
11/17/16 - IELTS S
11/19/16 - IELTS LRW
12/02/16 - OBS 7.5 (W8 R8.5 S6.5 W6) aw
01/09/17 - EA Submission
02/11/17 - positive EA Result.
02/14/17 - EOI 189 Submission. 60 pts
03/04/17 - PTE-A Exam
03/05/17 - PTE-A Result
03/06/17 - Updated EOI 189. 80 pts.
03/15/17 - ITA received.
03/31/17 - Medical BGC
04/21/17 - Visa Lodged
05/03/17 - Bridging Visa for dependent currently Australian Visitor
06/06/17 - 1st CO Contact
07/05/17 - Uploaded requested document
08/01/17 - 2nd CO Contact, same day upload of requested document
//17 - Visa Grant
//17 - BM
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: 22Member
Joined: Mar 17, 2016
Posts: 68Member
Joined: Sep 20, 2016
TIA
Posts: 568Member
Joined: Sep 07, 2016
233211 Civil Engineer
08 Oct 16 IELTS Exam (LRW)
10 Oct 16 IELTS Exam (S)
31 Oct 16 Submitted EA assessment (fast track)
18 Nov 16 EA outcome, EOI submitted
23 Nov 16 ITA received
07 Jan 17 Visa 189 lodged
30 Jan 17 Direct Grant
Posts: 22Member
Joined: Mar 17, 2016
Posts: 4Member
Joined: May 20, 2016
Need your help regarding Certificate of Employment. Yung issued CoE ng HR ay simpleng duration date at salary lang and mukhang mahihirapan ako mag-request ng bago dahil resigned 4 years ago pa.
Any one who is/was in this situation now or before? TIA!
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
<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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
Posts: 327Member
Joined: Jun 09, 2014
20.08.16 | IELTS Exam
02.09.16 | IELTS Results (L7.5 R7.0 W5.5 S6.5 | OBS6.5)
15.11.16 | Start of Sydney Trip
20.11.16 | End of Sydney Trip
11.02.17 | IELTS Exam
24.02.17 | IELTS Results (L7.5 R6.5 W6.0 S7.0 | OBS7.0)
15.05.17 | Started Composing Career Episodes
22.08.17 | Created EA Account
27.08.17 | Lodged MSA + RSEA
01.09.17 | Applied for Fast Track
04.09.17 | Booked PTE-A Exam Using AECC Voucher
08.09.17 | EA replied requesting for additional docs
18.09.17 | PTE-A Exam
19.09.17 | PTE-A Exam (L70 R75 W69 S87 | OBS73)
22.09.17 | Submitted additional docs to EA
26.09.17 | EA positive outcome with 5 years relevant work experience! God is good!
27.09.17 | Lodged 189 EOI via Skillselect with total of 65 points
04.10.17 | Lodged 190 EOI via Skillselect with total of 70 points
CY.2018 | Waiting game
20.01.19 | Attended CEVAS review sessions
25.03.19 | PTE-A Exam (L86 R78 W88 S88 | OBS83)
08.04.19 | PTE-A Exam (L81 R75 W80 S90 | OBS81)
06.05.19 | PTE-A Exam (L79 R87 W82 S90 | OBS86) - TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
06.05.19 | Updated 189 and 190 EOI via SkillSelect with total of 75 and 80 points, respectively
16.11.19 | EOI 189 and 190 auto-updated to 85 and 90 points, respectively
Posts: 621Member
Joined: Nov 30, 2015
http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/Product+Lookup/1220.0~First+Edition,+Revision+1~Chapter~UNIT+GROUP+2335+Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers
Goodluck po.
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
<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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
Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 04, 2012
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
Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt
Posts: 1,877Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2014
Posts: 124Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2016
263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer
Mar19, 2016 - IELTS
Jun 06, 2016 - IELTS Result L7.5 R6.5 S6.5 W6.0
Oct 19, 2016 - submitted EA assessment fast track
Nov 04, 2016 - PTE-A Exam
Nov 05, 2016 - PTE -A L76 R73 S83 W72
Nov 15, 2016 - EA outcome received
Nov 16, 2016 - EOI submitted (subclass 189)
Nov 23, 2016 - ITA Received
Nov 26, 2016 - applied for Police Certificate of Good Conduct
Nov 28-29, 2016 - Medicals at JPMC
Nov 30, 2016 - Medicals cleared
Dec 10, 2016 - Received NBI clearance
Dec 12, 2016 - Lodged visa 189 (Family of 4)
Jan 6, 2017 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord!)
Posts: 254Member
Joined: Jul 22, 2016
Engineering Technologist
Bachelor Degree
8+ yrs experience
Salamat @MikeYanbu ..
i got the idea from you that i could still pushed for Bachelor Degree.
ANZSCO: 233914 (Engineering Technologist) || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 15pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 70 pts
Aug 1, 2016 - started reviewing for IELTS and gathering of documets for EA
Sept 24, 2016 - took IELTS
Sept 26, 2016 - started making CDR
Oct 7, 2016 - IELTS Result (L7 R7.5 S7 W6.5)
Nov 2, 2016 - Lodged EA Assessment (Prof Engr)
Nov 9, 2016 - NBI CLearance
Nov 30, 2016 - Received EA Outcome (Engineering Technologist, Bachelor Degree, 8+yrs related experience)
Dec 13, 2016 - PTE-A (L56 R77 S74 W57)
Dec 15, 2016 - submitted EOI 189/190 (60/65)
Jan 2, 2017 - PTE-A (L75 R71 S72 W81) ; updated EOI (189-70pts) Thank you Lord!
Jan 3, 2017 - ITA Received
Jan 5, 2017 - Medical
Jan 17, 2017 - VISA 189 Lodged
Feb 8, 2017 - CO Contacted (CO couldn't read TOR & Diploma, asked for re-scanned copies)
- uploaded the said docs on the same day
Feb 22, 2017 - GRANT!!! Thank you Lord!!!
May 2017 - BIG MOVE
"Life is what you make it".
Posts: 470Member
Joined: Jun 29, 2016
Age 33-39- 25points
English - 10points
Bachelor's Degree- 15points
Work Experience- 15pts
Total- 65pts
Oct 2015 - IELTS GT Philippines L7.5 W7.0 R7.5 S7.0
October 20, 2016 - EA Assessment - positive bachelors degree
November 23, 2016 - Subclass 189 Invitation
January 19, 2017 - lodge visa
July 13, 2017 - Grant
December 6, 2017 - IED Sydney, one week
February 27, 2018 - Big Move Melbourne
March 13-Apr 10, 2018 - first job factory hand, cassual
May 17, 2018 - 30Jun18 - Asphalt Laboratory
July 2, 2018 - present British Petroleum-CASTROL
Posts: 568Member
Joined: Sep 07, 2016
233211 Civil Engineer
08 Oct 16 IELTS Exam (LRW)
10 Oct 16 IELTS Exam (S)
31 Oct 16 Submitted EA assessment (fast track)
18 Nov 16 EA outcome, EOI submitted
23 Nov 16 ITA received
07 Jan 17 Visa 189 lodged
30 Jan 17 Direct Grant
Posts: 254Member
Joined: Jul 22, 2016
honestly bro, malapit na din talaga ako mag-give-up..pati reference letter ko nga pina-revised, detailed daw..when i checked, detailed naman except wala email add ng HR..salamat pala @towbee ..
salamat @tweety11 , mag-PTE muna ako pang-increase ng points, naka pro rata na Engineering Technologist eh..
ANZSCO: 233914 (Engineering Technologist) || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 15pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 70 pts
Aug 1, 2016 - started reviewing for IELTS and gathering of documets for EA
Sept 24, 2016 - took IELTS
Sept 26, 2016 - started making CDR
Oct 7, 2016 - IELTS Result (L7 R7.5 S7 W6.5)
Nov 2, 2016 - Lodged EA Assessment (Prof Engr)
Nov 9, 2016 - NBI CLearance
Nov 30, 2016 - Received EA Outcome (Engineering Technologist, Bachelor Degree, 8+yrs related experience)
Dec 13, 2016 - PTE-A (L56 R77 S74 W57)
Dec 15, 2016 - submitted EOI 189/190 (60/65)
Jan 2, 2017 - PTE-A (L75 R71 S72 W81) ; updated EOI (189-70pts) Thank you Lord!
Jan 3, 2017 - ITA Received
Jan 5, 2017 - Medical
Jan 17, 2017 - VISA 189 Lodged
Feb 8, 2017 - CO Contacted (CO couldn't read TOR & Diploma, asked for re-scanned copies)
- uploaded the said docs on the same day
Feb 22, 2017 - GRANT!!! Thank you Lord!!!
May 2017 - BIG MOVE
"Life is what you make it".
Posts: 254Member
Joined: Jul 22, 2016
ANZSCO: 233914 (Engineering Technologist) || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 15pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 70 pts
Aug 1, 2016 - started reviewing for IELTS and gathering of documets for EA
Sept 24, 2016 - took IELTS
Sept 26, 2016 - started making CDR
Oct 7, 2016 - IELTS Result (L7 R7.5 S7 W6.5)
Nov 2, 2016 - Lodged EA Assessment (Prof Engr)
Nov 9, 2016 - NBI CLearance
Nov 30, 2016 - Received EA Outcome (Engineering Technologist, Bachelor Degree, 8+yrs related experience)
Dec 13, 2016 - PTE-A (L56 R77 S74 W57)
Dec 15, 2016 - submitted EOI 189/190 (60/65)
Jan 2, 2017 - PTE-A (L75 R71 S72 W81) ; updated EOI (189-70pts) Thank you Lord!
Jan 3, 2017 - ITA Received
Jan 5, 2017 - Medical
Jan 17, 2017 - VISA 189 Lodged
Feb 8, 2017 - CO Contacted (CO couldn't read TOR & Diploma, asked for re-scanned copies)
- uploaded the said docs on the same day
Feb 22, 2017 - GRANT!!! Thank you Lord!!!
May 2017 - BIG MOVE
"Life is what you make it".
Posts: 128Member
Joined: Jun 18, 2016
Nominated Occupation: 263311 Telecommunications Engineer
June 4, 2016 - IELTS exam
June 19, 2016 - IELTS result (L-6.5,R-7,S-7,W-7)
June 20, 2016 - CDR preparations for EA assessment
July 19, 2016 - Submitted docs for EA assessment
August 9, 2016 - EA Outcome - Positive
August 16, 2016 - PTE exam
August 17, 2016 - PTE Result (L-70,R-73,S-75,W-69)
August 21, 2016 - Submitted EOI (Subclass 189)
September 13, 2016 - Received ITA
October 7, 2016 - Lodged Visa
October 17, 2016 - CO contact for additional docs (UAE Police Certificate and Medical for my 2 non-migrating kids)
November 3, 2016 - Submitted requested docs
December 7, 2016 - Visa GRANT!!! Thank you LORD!!!
Posts: 128Member
Joined: Jun 18, 2016
Nominated Occupation: 263311 Telecommunications Engineer
June 4, 2016 - IELTS exam
June 19, 2016 - IELTS result (L-6.5,R-7,S-7,W-7)
June 20, 2016 - CDR preparations for EA assessment
July 19, 2016 - Submitted docs for EA assessment
August 9, 2016 - EA Outcome - Positive
August 16, 2016 - PTE exam
August 17, 2016 - PTE Result (L-70,R-73,S-75,W-69)
August 21, 2016 - Submitted EOI (Subclass 189)
September 13, 2016 - Received ITA
October 7, 2016 - Lodged Visa
October 17, 2016 - CO contact for additional docs (UAE Police Certificate and Medical for my 2 non-migrating kids)
November 3, 2016 - Submitted requested docs
December 7, 2016 - Visa GRANT!!! Thank you LORD!!!
Posts: 128Member
Joined: Jun 18, 2016
Nominated Occupation: 263311 Telecommunications Engineer
June 4, 2016 - IELTS exam
June 19, 2016 - IELTS result (L-6.5,R-7,S-7,W-7)
June 20, 2016 - CDR preparations for EA assessment
July 19, 2016 - Submitted docs for EA assessment
August 9, 2016 - EA Outcome - Positive
August 16, 2016 - PTE exam
August 17, 2016 - PTE Result (L-70,R-73,S-75,W-69)
August 21, 2016 - Submitted EOI (Subclass 189)
September 13, 2016 - Received ITA
October 7, 2016 - Lodged Visa
October 17, 2016 - CO contact for additional docs (UAE Police Certificate and Medical for my 2 non-migrating kids)
November 3, 2016 - Submitted requested docs
December 7, 2016 - Visa GRANT!!! Thank you LORD!!!
Posts: 254Member
Joined: Jul 22, 2016
ANZSCO: 233914 (Engineering Technologist) || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 15pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 70 pts
Aug 1, 2016 - started reviewing for IELTS and gathering of documets for EA
Sept 24, 2016 - took IELTS
Sept 26, 2016 - started making CDR
Oct 7, 2016 - IELTS Result (L7 R7.5 S7 W6.5)
Nov 2, 2016 - Lodged EA Assessment (Prof Engr)
Nov 9, 2016 - NBI CLearance
Nov 30, 2016 - Received EA Outcome (Engineering Technologist, Bachelor Degree, 8+yrs related experience)
Dec 13, 2016 - PTE-A (L56 R77 S74 W57)
Dec 15, 2016 - submitted EOI 189/190 (60/65)
Jan 2, 2017 - PTE-A (L75 R71 S72 W81) ; updated EOI (189-70pts) Thank you Lord!
Jan 3, 2017 - ITA Received
Jan 5, 2017 - Medical
Jan 17, 2017 - VISA 189 Lodged
Feb 8, 2017 - CO Contacted (CO couldn't read TOR & Diploma, asked for re-scanned copies)
- uploaded the said docs on the same day
Feb 22, 2017 - GRANT!!! Thank you Lord!!!
May 2017 - BIG MOVE
"Life is what you make it".
Posts: 128Member
Joined: Jun 18, 2016
Nominated Occupation: 263311 Telecommunications Engineer
June 4, 2016 - IELTS exam
June 19, 2016 - IELTS result (L-6.5,R-7,S-7,W-7)
June 20, 2016 - CDR preparations for EA assessment
July 19, 2016 - Submitted docs for EA assessment
August 9, 2016 - EA Outcome - Positive
August 16, 2016 - PTE exam
August 17, 2016 - PTE Result (L-70,R-73,S-75,W-69)
August 21, 2016 - Submitted EOI (Subclass 189)
September 13, 2016 - Received ITA
October 7, 2016 - Lodged Visa
October 17, 2016 - CO contact for additional docs (UAE Police Certificate and Medical for my 2 non-migrating kids)
November 3, 2016 - Submitted requested docs
December 7, 2016 - Visa GRANT!!! Thank you LORD!!!
Posts: 327Member
Joined: Jun 09, 2014
20.08.16 | IELTS Exam
02.09.16 | IELTS Results (L7.5 R7.0 W5.5 S6.5 | OBS6.5)
15.11.16 | Start of Sydney Trip
20.11.16 | End of Sydney Trip
11.02.17 | IELTS Exam
24.02.17 | IELTS Results (L7.5 R6.5 W6.0 S7.0 | OBS7.0)
15.05.17 | Started Composing Career Episodes
22.08.17 | Created EA Account
27.08.17 | Lodged MSA + RSEA
01.09.17 | Applied for Fast Track
04.09.17 | Booked PTE-A Exam Using AECC Voucher
08.09.17 | EA replied requesting for additional docs
18.09.17 | PTE-A Exam
19.09.17 | PTE-A Exam (L70 R75 W69 S87 | OBS73)
22.09.17 | Submitted additional docs to EA
26.09.17 | EA positive outcome with 5 years relevant work experience! God is good!
27.09.17 | Lodged 189 EOI via Skillselect with total of 65 points
04.10.17 | Lodged 190 EOI via Skillselect with total of 70 points
CY.2018 | Waiting game
20.01.19 | Attended CEVAS review sessions
25.03.19 | PTE-A Exam (L86 R78 W88 S88 | OBS83)
08.04.19 | PTE-A Exam (L81 R75 W80 S90 | OBS81)
06.05.19 | PTE-A Exam (L79 R87 W82 S90 | OBS86) - TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
06.05.19 | Updated 189 and 190 EOI via SkillSelect with total of 75 and 80 points, respectively
16.11.19 | EOI 189 and 190 auto-updated to 85 and 90 points, respectively