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Joined: Apr 03, 2015
NEW ARRIVALS DINNER
sa NOV 28,2015
5:30pm sa 27 sturt st. adelaide
PLEASE register bago mag-NOV26
sturtstreet.com/new-arrivals-dinner
kita-kits po tyo
Posts: 466Member
Joined: Jul 17, 2014
IELTS+REMARK - 2MOS | ANZSCO - 3MOS | NT 489 INVITE - 1MO | SA 190 INVITE - 1.5MOS | VISA GRANT - 1.5MOS (15-OCT 2014)
Posts: 293Member
Joined: Sep 08, 2015
Lodge partner visa application - June 2015
Acknowledgement receipt - June 16 2015
Medical - July 20 2015
Requested Cenomar from NSO Hotline - September 11 2015
Received Cenomar by AU Embassy - September 15, 2015
Embassy ask sponsor for police check - September 18, 2015
Partner uploaded police check - October 15, 2015
Follow up email - Jan 8, 2016
Flight back to manila - January 24, 2016
Visa grant (309) - January 25, 2016
CFO - jan. 25, 2016
Flight to Tassie - Feb. 11, 2016
2nd stage documentation - November 2017 to Jan 2018
PR granted - April 18, 2018
Give birth - May 17, 2018
Thank you so much Lord!
Posts: 1,770Administrator
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!!!!)
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Joined: Apr 03, 2015
Posts: 158Member
Joined: Nov 20, 2015
Pathway to Student Dependent Visa 2017
April 5,2017- Submitted Dependent Child Application to Study
at International Education Services, Department for Education and Child Development
April 6,2017- Received Letter Offer for Enrolment of my Son
April 7,2017- Paid Tuition Fees and Upgraded Single Coverage insurance to Family Cover (from Allianz OSHC to BUPA OSHC Family Advantage
April 10,2017- Lodged Application online SubClass 500 Subsequent Entrant for Husband and Son and received HAP no. for medicals
April 11,2017- Immi Acknowledgement Email
April 12,2017- Medicals Done at Nationwide Makati
May 10,2017 - Student Dependants Visa Granted( Subsequent entrant)
May 18,2017 - Arrived in Adelaide
Pathway to Student Visa 2016
March 18,2016- Consulted and Submitted all documents to AECC Global Makati SVP 573
March 22,2016- Submitted application to Le Cordon Bleu Australia for Master in Int. Hospitality Management
March 24,2016- Hap No. received via ImmiAccount (for medicals)
March 30,2016- Offer Letter received from Le Cordon Bleu Australia
March 30,2016-Completed Medicals at Nationwide, Makati
April 4,2016- Paid Course Fee and OSHC
April 13,2016 - Schedule to take PTE Academic Exam at Makati
April 13,2016 - Received COE from Le Cordon Bleu Australia
April 15,2016- PTE Academic Results released (passed)
April 18,2016- AECC Global Makati lodge application at VFS
April 25,2016- VFS Global replied to email and sent VLN No. to use to track application
April 26,2016- Received Student Acknowledgment Letter from Australian Embassy c/o Glaiza
May 3,2016 - student Visa subclass 573 Svp Granted!(thank you,Lord!)
June 20,2016 - Flight to Adelaide, Australia
Posts: 466Member
Joined: Jul 17, 2014
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IELTS+REMARK - 2MOS | ANZSCO - 3MOS | NT 489 INVITE - 1MO | SA 190 INVITE - 1.5MOS | VISA GRANT - 1.5MOS (15-OCT 2014)
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2015
June 25,2016 may new arrivals dinner ulit
please register before 23 of June
This is a free event
This will be a great informative night that will talk about Employment, Housing & Testimonials, as well as a wonderful dinner. It is also great time to meet fellow migrants and people that may help you settle here.
Hope to see you there..Ingatz
Posts: 72Member
Joined: Jan 19, 2015
Posts: 158Member
Joined: Nov 20, 2015
Pathway to Student Dependent Visa 2017
April 5,2017- Submitted Dependent Child Application to Study
at International Education Services, Department for Education and Child Development
April 6,2017- Received Letter Offer for Enrolment of my Son
April 7,2017- Paid Tuition Fees and Upgraded Single Coverage insurance to Family Cover (from Allianz OSHC to BUPA OSHC Family Advantage
April 10,2017- Lodged Application online SubClass 500 Subsequent Entrant for Husband and Son and received HAP no. for medicals
April 11,2017- Immi Acknowledgement Email
April 12,2017- Medicals Done at Nationwide Makati
May 10,2017 - Student Dependants Visa Granted( Subsequent entrant)
May 18,2017 - Arrived in Adelaide
Pathway to Student Visa 2016
March 18,2016- Consulted and Submitted all documents to AECC Global Makati SVP 573
March 22,2016- Submitted application to Le Cordon Bleu Australia for Master in Int. Hospitality Management
March 24,2016- Hap No. received via ImmiAccount (for medicals)
March 30,2016- Offer Letter received from Le Cordon Bleu Australia
March 30,2016-Completed Medicals at Nationwide, Makati
April 4,2016- Paid Course Fee and OSHC
April 13,2016 - Schedule to take PTE Academic Exam at Makati
April 13,2016 - Received COE from Le Cordon Bleu Australia
April 15,2016- PTE Academic Results released (passed)
April 18,2016- AECC Global Makati lodge application at VFS
April 25,2016- VFS Global replied to email and sent VLN No. to use to track application
April 26,2016- Received Student Acknowledgment Letter from Australian Embassy c/o Glaiza
May 3,2016 - student Visa subclass 573 Svp Granted!(thank you,Lord!)
June 20,2016 - Flight to Adelaide, Australia
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2015
Cheers!
Posts: 42Member
Joined: May 28, 2016
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2015
all you need to do is mag-register before sept 15
tawag lang kayo sa office 08 8212 2322
or mag send ng email sa [email protected]
pwede rin onlie registration
punta lang sa site na ito
www.adelaidecitycare.com.au/services/new-arrivals-dinner
SEE YOU
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2015
all you need to do is mag-register before sept 15
tawag lang kayo sa office 08 8212 2322
or mag send ng email sa [email protected]
pwede rin onlie registration
punta lang sa site na ito
www.adelaidecitycare.com.au/services/new-arrivals-dinner
SEE YOU;)
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: 110Member
Joined: Sep 14, 2014
07 April 2014 Vetassess submission
28 July 2014 Vetassess results: positive
9 Sept 2014 IELTS
01 Nov 2014 IELTS take 2
19 Nov 2014 EOI and SS submission
28 Nov 2014 SA sponsorship granted
20 Jan 2015 Lodged visa
12 Feb 2015 SG PCC appointment, upload other docs
18 Feb 2015 CO allocated, asked for other docs
05 Mar 2015 SG PCC release
10 Mar 2015. Medicals done
13 Mar 2015 Medicals uploaded (according to the clinics)
25 Mar 2015 NBI clearance released
31 Mar 2015 NBI uploaded to immi
2 July 2015 Visa grant. That in all things, God may be glorified!
Jan 2016 Initial Entry
July 2016 Big Move
Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
Joined: Mar 30, 2013
or email sa [email protected]
Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!
...sharpening my core gifts now...
...working on new, better goals...
Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~
Posts: 110Member
Joined: Sep 14, 2014
07 April 2014 Vetassess submission
28 July 2014 Vetassess results: positive
9 Sept 2014 IELTS
01 Nov 2014 IELTS take 2
19 Nov 2014 EOI and SS submission
28 Nov 2014 SA sponsorship granted
20 Jan 2015 Lodged visa
12 Feb 2015 SG PCC appointment, upload other docs
18 Feb 2015 CO allocated, asked for other docs
05 Mar 2015 SG PCC release
10 Mar 2015. Medicals done
13 Mar 2015 Medicals uploaded (according to the clinics)
25 Mar 2015 NBI clearance released
31 Mar 2015 NBI uploaded to immi
2 July 2015 Visa grant. That in all things, God may be glorified!
Jan 2016 Initial Entry
July 2016 Big Move
Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
Joined: Mar 30, 2013
Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!
...sharpening my core gifts now...
...working on new, better goals...
Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2015
mayroon po tayo NEW ARRIVALS DINNER
sa NOVEMBER 26,2016
6pm at 27 STURT STREET ADELAIDE SA
pre-registration needed before Nov24
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
see you there
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2015
New Arrivals Welcome Dinner will be held on the 18th March 2017
FREE EVENT
Registration before 16 March
for more INFO please call
08 8212 2322
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Joined: Sep 11, 2016
Posts: 56Member
Joined: Jul 16, 2014
ANZSCO 263212: ICT Support Engineer
11/03/2016 - Requested COEs from employers
09/04/2016 - Submitted documents to ACS
14/04/2016 - IELTS - L7 R7 S7 W6.5
15/04/2016 - ACS - Suitable
07/06/2016 - PTE-A - L72 R67 S82 W77
07/06/2016 - Submitted EOI SA visa 190 (65pts)
15/06/2016 - Amended EOI SA visa 489 (70pts - ICT Occupation minimum pts)
04/07/2016 - Submitted SA Nomination
07/07/2016 - Health Exam at SATA AMK
15/07/2016 - Received ITA
18/07/2016 - Collected NBI Clearance
22/07/2016 - Collected SG COC
23/07/2016 - Lodged visa - Uploaded docs
11/08/2016 - Direct Grant
05/01/2017 - Big Move
02/03/2017 - Contract Job
27/03/2017 - Permanent Job
06/01/2019 - Lodged 887 Visa
Posts: 3Member
Joined: Feb 19, 2017
Posts: 56Member
Joined: Jul 16, 2014
ANZSCO 263212: ICT Support Engineer
11/03/2016 - Requested COEs from employers
09/04/2016 - Submitted documents to ACS
14/04/2016 - IELTS - L7 R7 S7 W6.5
15/04/2016 - ACS - Suitable
07/06/2016 - PTE-A - L72 R67 S82 W77
07/06/2016 - Submitted EOI SA visa 190 (65pts)
15/06/2016 - Amended EOI SA visa 489 (70pts - ICT Occupation minimum pts)
04/07/2016 - Submitted SA Nomination
07/07/2016 - Health Exam at SATA AMK
15/07/2016 - Received ITA
18/07/2016 - Collected NBI Clearance
22/07/2016 - Collected SG COC
23/07/2016 - Lodged visa - Uploaded docs
11/08/2016 - Direct Grant
05/01/2017 - Big Move
02/03/2017 - Contract Job
27/03/2017 - Permanent Job
06/01/2019 - Lodged 887 Visa
Posts: 1,770Administrator
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!!!!)
Posts: 509Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2016
TIMELINE
March 04, 2016 ACS SUBMISSION
March 09, 2016 SUITABLE RESULT FROM ACS
April 04, 2016 PTE-A
April 05, 2016 PTE-A PASSED
April 05, 2016 EOI SUBMISSION
April 06, 2016 STATE NOMINATION SUBMISSION
May 06, 2016 INVITATION VISA 190
May 16, 2016 MEDICAL- NATIONWIDE
May 21, 2016 HEALTH CLEARANCE PROVIDED
May 24, 2016 LODGED VISA 190
July 07, 2016 CO contact SG COC
July 23, 2016 Submitted SG COC
July 27, 2016 VISA GRANT
AUGUST 2016: BIG MOVE
THANK YOU LORD.
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2015
maraming salamat
Posts: 499Member
Joined: Oct 20, 2015
Occupation: Accountant 190/75pts
28.12.15 IELTS - Unsuccessful
23.02.16 PTE - Successful 10 pts
23.04.16 CPAA positive skills assessment
11.05.16 CPAA positive employment assessment (minus 5 yrs for EA experience)
12.05.16 EOI 189-65points and190 NSW-70points
23.05.16 PTE take 2 for 20 points - unsuccessful
22.06.16 PTE take 3 for 20 points - unsuccessful
01.08.16 Sent appeal to CPAA to reconsider EA experience
05.08.16 Submitted SA 190 application under chain migration
07.09.16 CPAA positive result of appeal/Updated EOI 189/70; 190/75
16.09.16 NSW nomination - will let this expire
28.09.16 SA approval/ITA 190 received
17.10.16 Medicals at SLEC BGC
01.11.16 Lodged
30.11.16 Received Immi Assessment Commenced/CO allocation email
11.01.17 DG
16.04.17 Big move
Posts: 499Member
Joined: Oct 20, 2015
Occupation: Accountant 190/75pts
28.12.15 IELTS - Unsuccessful
23.02.16 PTE - Successful 10 pts
23.04.16 CPAA positive skills assessment
11.05.16 CPAA positive employment assessment (minus 5 yrs for EA experience)
12.05.16 EOI 189-65points and190 NSW-70points
23.05.16 PTE take 2 for 20 points - unsuccessful
22.06.16 PTE take 3 for 20 points - unsuccessful
01.08.16 Sent appeal to CPAA to reconsider EA experience
05.08.16 Submitted SA 190 application under chain migration
07.09.16 CPAA positive result of appeal/Updated EOI 189/70; 190/75
16.09.16 NSW nomination - will let this expire
28.09.16 SA approval/ITA 190 received
17.10.16 Medicals at SLEC BGC
01.11.16 Lodged
30.11.16 Received Immi Assessment Commenced/CO allocation email
11.01.17 DG
16.04.17 Big move