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Posts: 276Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2016
Susuka pero 'di susuko!
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: 2,109Member
Joined: Aug 03, 2016
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 5pts | English: 20pts | Total: 70pts
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03.08.2016 - joined pinoyau forum
12.08.2016 - Start collating documents needed for ACS assessment.
17.11.2016 - CTC'd and Submitted online ACS Assessment.
28.11.2016 - ACS Result Suitable (AQF Advance Diploma, 5 years deducted) - Sent Appeal Application
05.12.2016 - ACS Appeal Successful (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 years deducted)
21.12.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190(NSW) (60/65)
07.09.2017 - Update EOI 189 to 70pts
20.09.2017 - INVITED!!!
02.10.2017 - NBI Appointment - Hit for Wifey
09.10.2017 - Medical @ Nationwide Makati - NBI Release for Wifey
10.10.2017 - Medical Cleared (Both) - Visa 189 Application Lodge - Frontloaded All Documents
20.02.2018 - GRANTED!! FINALLY!!! 02 Oct 2018 IED
*****AFTER GRANT*****
20.03.2018 - CFO/PDOS
28.05.2018 - Initial Entry
31.07.2018 - Big Move (Melbourne)
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Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
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CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE
Date applied: 06 July 2022
City/Council area: City of Maroondah (VIC)
Online / Paper: Online
Date received the acknowledgement email: 06 July 2022
Received Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter: 09 Feb 2023
Date of the Citizenship Test: 15 Feb 2023
Citizenship Approval: 15 Feb 2023
Received Ceremony Invitation: 08 May 2023
Date of ceremony: 07 June 2023
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Road to Superior:
20.12.2016 - L68/R70/S83/W65
16.01.2017 - L63/R74/S80/W59
*****wedding preps*****
26.06.2017 - L61/R75/S82/W72
05.07.2017 - L71/R90/S83/W74
24.07.2017 - L78/R82/S88/W80 - DAMN!!!
01.08.2017 - L72/R78/S88/W70
08.08.2017 - L73/R90/S90/W73
14.08.2017 - L73/R81/S84/W83
**********Haitus********
06.09.2017 - L89/R88/S90/W81 - YEEEEYYYY!!!!
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Mock Test:
16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
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List of documents I submitted: (updated Feb 2018) http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282889/#Comment_282889
Tip #TeamFeedback: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282580/#Comment_282580
Sample recording: https://app.box.com/s/au3bmauev40mvffwdq3fvrrd59yqqs1w
My PTE tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/257891/#Comment_257891
PTE Resources:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2kJYAKd2peiNUMwU01IQ1Z2djA&usp=sharing
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
ptestudy.com
http://thevsquare.blogspot.com/
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Posts: 21Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2016
Guys, sino po dito ang mga software engineer or software tester na nakareceive na ng invitation or decline? Thanks!
03-Aug 2016 :: Started gathering documents for ACS Skills Assessment
05-Sep 2016 :: Submitted documents to ACS
15-Sep 2016 :: Received results from ACS - suitable for migration under 261314 (Software Tester)
07-Oct 2016 :: Took IELTS Speaking Test
08-Oct 2016 :: Took IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing Tests
21-Oct 2016 :: Release of IELTS results: OBS - 7.5
09-Nov 2016 :: Submitted EOI (70 pts without SS) and Victoria SS Applications
10-Nov 2016 :: Received Victoria SS Ref. No.
18-Nov 2016 :: VIC requested for updated CV
21-Nov 2016 :: Submitted updated CV
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Jun 28, 2016
July 26, 2016 - Submitted ACS skills assessment - Computer Network Professional (263111)
August 8, 2016 - ACS result received (Suitable) - AQF Bachelor Major in Computing (2 years deducted)
August 17, 2016 - PTE Exam
August 18, 2016 - PTE Results received - positive - above 70
October 7, 2016 - Lodged EOI for visa 189 (60pts)
October 13, 2016 - Lodged EOI for visa 190 and VIC SS application (65 pts)
October 14, 2016 - VIC SS Acknowledgement
October 24, 2016 - VIC SS Request for Commitment Letter
February 9, 2017 - Received Nomination from VIC and ITA from SkillSelect
March 9, 2017 - Medicals @ slec bgc
March 10, 2017 - NBI clearance applied - with hit @_@
March 14, 2017 - Medicals cleared
March 19, 2017 - Lodged Visa 190
March 23, 2017 - NBI clearance provided
March 23, 2017 - Frontloaded all documents
March 29, 2017 - Direct Grant
Posts: 222Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2016
Husband Points - 60pts; 65pts SS
261399 - Software and applications programmer nec
Jan-April 2016 - Gather reqts including revisions
May 2016 - IELTS exam L:8.0/S:7.0/W:6.0/R: 7.0
Aug 2016 - IELTS remarking Writing 6.0 to 7.0
Sept 2016 - Notarized and red ribbon COEs&statdec
Oct 6, 2016 - Submitted ACS
Oct 14, 2016 - Received ACS letter (positive result)
Oct 19, 2016 - Lodge 190 for NSW (hoping) and VIC
Oct 24, 2016 - Submitted VIC application
Oct 25, 2016 - Received the ref# (5am Phil time)
Oct 31, 2016 - Withdrew NSW application (kasi di naman open sa kanila) and emailed VIC of this change --> No reply
Nov 24, 2016 - Emailed again about the change
Nov 28, 2016 - Replied from VIC, that the change was made 10/31
** Jan 10 is the 12th week **
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Jun 28, 2016
Mukhang matagal talaga these days...
July 26, 2016 - Submitted ACS skills assessment - Computer Network Professional (263111)
August 8, 2016 - ACS result received (Suitable) - AQF Bachelor Major in Computing (2 years deducted)
August 17, 2016 - PTE Exam
August 18, 2016 - PTE Results received - positive - above 70
October 7, 2016 - Lodged EOI for visa 189 (60pts)
October 13, 2016 - Lodged EOI for visa 190 and VIC SS application (65 pts)
October 14, 2016 - VIC SS Acknowledgement
October 24, 2016 - VIC SS Request for Commitment Letter
February 9, 2017 - Received Nomination from VIC and ITA from SkillSelect
March 9, 2017 - Medicals @ slec bgc
March 10, 2017 - NBI clearance applied - with hit @_@
March 14, 2017 - Medicals cleared
March 19, 2017 - Lodged Visa 190
March 23, 2017 - NBI clearance provided
March 23, 2017 - Frontloaded all documents
March 29, 2017 - Direct Grant
Posts: 21Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2016
03-Aug 2016 :: Started gathering documents for ACS Skills Assessment
05-Sep 2016 :: Submitted documents to ACS
15-Sep 2016 :: Received results from ACS - suitable for migration under 261314 (Software Tester)
07-Oct 2016 :: Took IELTS Speaking Test
08-Oct 2016 :: Took IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing Tests
21-Oct 2016 :: Release of IELTS results: OBS - 7.5
09-Nov 2016 :: Submitted EOI (70 pts without SS) and Victoria SS Applications
10-Nov 2016 :: Received Victoria SS Ref. No.
18-Nov 2016 :: VIC requested for updated CV
21-Nov 2016 :: Submitted updated CV
Posts: 222Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2016
Husband Points - 60pts; 65pts SS
261399 - Software and applications programmer nec
Jan-April 2016 - Gather reqts including revisions
May 2016 - IELTS exam L:8.0/S:7.0/W:6.0/R: 7.0
Aug 2016 - IELTS remarking Writing 6.0 to 7.0
Sept 2016 - Notarized and red ribbon COEs&statdec
Oct 6, 2016 - Submitted ACS
Oct 14, 2016 - Received ACS letter (positive result)
Oct 19, 2016 - Lodge 190 for NSW (hoping) and VIC
Oct 24, 2016 - Submitted VIC application
Oct 25, 2016 - Received the ref# (5am Phil time)
Oct 31, 2016 - Withdrew NSW application (kasi di naman open sa kanila) and emailed VIC of this change --> No reply
Nov 24, 2016 - Emailed again about the change
Nov 28, 2016 - Replied from VIC, that the change was made 10/31
** Jan 10 is the 12th week **
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Jun 28, 2016
July 26, 2016 - Submitted ACS skills assessment - Computer Network Professional (263111)
August 8, 2016 - ACS result received (Suitable) - AQF Bachelor Major in Computing (2 years deducted)
August 17, 2016 - PTE Exam
August 18, 2016 - PTE Results received - positive - above 70
October 7, 2016 - Lodged EOI for visa 189 (60pts)
October 13, 2016 - Lodged EOI for visa 190 and VIC SS application (65 pts)
October 14, 2016 - VIC SS Acknowledgement
October 24, 2016 - VIC SS Request for Commitment Letter
February 9, 2017 - Received Nomination from VIC and ITA from SkillSelect
March 9, 2017 - Medicals @ slec bgc
March 10, 2017 - NBI clearance applied - with hit @_@
March 14, 2017 - Medicals cleared
March 19, 2017 - Lodged Visa 190
March 23, 2017 - NBI clearance provided
March 23, 2017 - Frontloaded all documents
March 29, 2017 - Direct Grant
Posts: 2,109Member
Joined: Aug 03, 2016
Temporary closure in skilled applications for ICT occupations
6 February 2017
Due to a large volume of skilled visa nomination applications received, applications for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) occupations will be closed until 30 June 2017.
Further updates will be provided should this be extended.
The occupations affected by the temporary closure are:
135112 ICT Project Manager
261111 ICT Business Analyst
261112 Systems Analyst
261311 Analyst Programmer
261312 Developer Programmer
261313 Software Engineer
261314 Software Tester
261399 Software and Applications Programmers nec
262111 Database Administrator
262112 ICT Security Specialist
263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
This temporary closure will allow processing of all outstanding applications and reduce the risk of delay for future applicants.
All applications currently in process will be assessed against current guidelines and an outcome will be provided in due course.
Applications for all other occupations eligible for Victorian Government visa nomination remain open.
http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/2017/temporary-closure-in-skilled-applications-for-ict-occupations#.WJfdH-h97RY
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 5pts | English: 20pts | Total: 70pts
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03.08.2016 - joined pinoyau forum
12.08.2016 - Start collating documents needed for ACS assessment.
17.11.2016 - CTC'd and Submitted online ACS Assessment.
28.11.2016 - ACS Result Suitable (AQF Advance Diploma, 5 years deducted) - Sent Appeal Application
05.12.2016 - ACS Appeal Successful (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 years deducted)
21.12.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190(NSW) (60/65)
07.09.2017 - Update EOI 189 to 70pts
20.09.2017 - INVITED!!!
02.10.2017 - NBI Appointment - Hit for Wifey
09.10.2017 - Medical @ Nationwide Makati - NBI Release for Wifey
10.10.2017 - Medical Cleared (Both) - Visa 189 Application Lodge - Frontloaded All Documents
20.02.2018 - GRANTED!! FINALLY!!! 02 Oct 2018 IED
*****AFTER GRANT*****
20.03.2018 - CFO/PDOS
28.05.2018 - Initial Entry
31.07.2018 - Big Move (Melbourne)
.
Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
.
CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE
Date applied: 06 July 2022
City/Council area: City of Maroondah (VIC)
Online / Paper: Online
Date received the acknowledgement email: 06 July 2022
Received Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter: 09 Feb 2023
Date of the Citizenship Test: 15 Feb 2023
Citizenship Approval: 15 Feb 2023
Received Ceremony Invitation: 08 May 2023
Date of ceremony: 07 June 2023
.
.
Road to Superior:
20.12.2016 - L68/R70/S83/W65
16.01.2017 - L63/R74/S80/W59
*****wedding preps*****
26.06.2017 - L61/R75/S82/W72
05.07.2017 - L71/R90/S83/W74
24.07.2017 - L78/R82/S88/W80 - DAMN!!!
01.08.2017 - L72/R78/S88/W70
08.08.2017 - L73/R90/S90/W73
14.08.2017 - L73/R81/S84/W83
**********Haitus********
06.09.2017 - L89/R88/S90/W81 - YEEEEYYYY!!!!
.
.
Mock Test:
16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
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.
List of documents I submitted: (updated Feb 2018) http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282889/#Comment_282889
Tip #TeamFeedback: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282580/#Comment_282580
Sample recording: https://app.box.com/s/au3bmauev40mvffwdq3fvrrd59yqqs1w
My PTE tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/257891/#Comment_257891
PTE Resources:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2kJYAKd2peiNUMwU01IQ1Z2djA&usp=sharing
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
ptestudy.com
http://thevsquare.blogspot.com/
.
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Invest in US Stocks and ETFs on Stake. Join today using my referral code jeffrexo362 and we can both get a free stock.
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11:11
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Jun 28, 2016
July 26, 2016 - Submitted ACS skills assessment - Computer Network Professional (263111)
August 8, 2016 - ACS result received (Suitable) - AQF Bachelor Major in Computing (2 years deducted)
August 17, 2016 - PTE Exam
August 18, 2016 - PTE Results received - positive - above 70
October 7, 2016 - Lodged EOI for visa 189 (60pts)
October 13, 2016 - Lodged EOI for visa 190 and VIC SS application (65 pts)
October 14, 2016 - VIC SS Acknowledgement
October 24, 2016 - VIC SS Request for Commitment Letter
February 9, 2017 - Received Nomination from VIC and ITA from SkillSelect
March 9, 2017 - Medicals @ slec bgc
March 10, 2017 - NBI clearance applied - with hit @_@
March 14, 2017 - Medicals cleared
March 19, 2017 - Lodged Visa 190
March 23, 2017 - NBI clearance provided
March 23, 2017 - Frontloaded all documents
March 29, 2017 - Direct Grant
Posts: 2,109Member
Joined: Aug 03, 2016
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 5pts | English: 20pts | Total: 70pts
.
03.08.2016 - joined pinoyau forum
12.08.2016 - Start collating documents needed for ACS assessment.
17.11.2016 - CTC'd and Submitted online ACS Assessment.
28.11.2016 - ACS Result Suitable (AQF Advance Diploma, 5 years deducted) - Sent Appeal Application
05.12.2016 - ACS Appeal Successful (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 years deducted)
21.12.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190(NSW) (60/65)
07.09.2017 - Update EOI 189 to 70pts
20.09.2017 - INVITED!!!
02.10.2017 - NBI Appointment - Hit for Wifey
09.10.2017 - Medical @ Nationwide Makati - NBI Release for Wifey
10.10.2017 - Medical Cleared (Both) - Visa 189 Application Lodge - Frontloaded All Documents
20.02.2018 - GRANTED!! FINALLY!!! 02 Oct 2018 IED
*****AFTER GRANT*****
20.03.2018 - CFO/PDOS
28.05.2018 - Initial Entry
31.07.2018 - Big Move (Melbourne)
.
Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
.
CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE
Date applied: 06 July 2022
City/Council area: City of Maroondah (VIC)
Online / Paper: Online
Date received the acknowledgement email: 06 July 2022
Received Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter: 09 Feb 2023
Date of the Citizenship Test: 15 Feb 2023
Citizenship Approval: 15 Feb 2023
Received Ceremony Invitation: 08 May 2023
Date of ceremony: 07 June 2023
.
.
Road to Superior:
20.12.2016 - L68/R70/S83/W65
16.01.2017 - L63/R74/S80/W59
*****wedding preps*****
26.06.2017 - L61/R75/S82/W72
05.07.2017 - L71/R90/S83/W74
24.07.2017 - L78/R82/S88/W80 - DAMN!!!
01.08.2017 - L72/R78/S88/W70
08.08.2017 - L73/R90/S90/W73
14.08.2017 - L73/R81/S84/W83
**********Haitus********
06.09.2017 - L89/R88/S90/W81 - YEEEEYYYY!!!!
.
.
Mock Test:
16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
.
.
List of documents I submitted: (updated Feb 2018) http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282889/#Comment_282889
Tip #TeamFeedback: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282580/#Comment_282580
Sample recording: https://app.box.com/s/au3bmauev40mvffwdq3fvrrd59yqqs1w
My PTE tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/257891/#Comment_257891
PTE Resources:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2kJYAKd2peiNUMwU01IQ1Z2djA&usp=sharing
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
ptestudy.com
http://thevsquare.blogspot.com/
.
.
Are you into stock market investing? Are you looking to invest in US stock Market? Are you OZ citizen or a PR already in OZ?
I recommend using Stake App to get into US market. It has $0 brokerage fee, and no commission. Just pay the FOREX rate when you transfer funds to your AU to US Stake App. You can earn Free stock if you use my referral code below:
.
Invest in US Stocks and ETFs on Stake. Join today using my referral code jeffrexo362 and we can both get a free stock.
.
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11:11
Posts: 21Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2016
03-Aug 2016 :: Started gathering documents for ACS Skills Assessment
05-Sep 2016 :: Submitted documents to ACS
15-Sep 2016 :: Received results from ACS - suitable for migration under 261314 (Software Tester)
07-Oct 2016 :: Took IELTS Speaking Test
08-Oct 2016 :: Took IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing Tests
21-Oct 2016 :: Release of IELTS results: OBS - 7.5
09-Nov 2016 :: Submitted EOI (70 pts without SS) and Victoria SS Applications
10-Nov 2016 :: Received Victoria SS Ref. No.
18-Nov 2016 :: VIC requested for updated CV
21-Nov 2016 :: Submitted updated CV
Posts: 222Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2016
@romaroms feeling antsy me!! Di ko alam kung good yun sa existing i mean ung cutoff. Sa sobrang dami kaya na ata i fill yung remaining demands nila.
Husband Points - 60pts; 65pts SS
261399 - Software and applications programmer nec
Jan-April 2016 - Gather reqts including revisions
May 2016 - IELTS exam L:8.0/S:7.0/W:6.0/R: 7.0
Aug 2016 - IELTS remarking Writing 6.0 to 7.0
Sept 2016 - Notarized and red ribbon COEs&statdec
Oct 6, 2016 - Submitted ACS
Oct 14, 2016 - Received ACS letter (positive result)
Oct 19, 2016 - Lodge 190 for NSW (hoping) and VIC
Oct 24, 2016 - Submitted VIC application
Oct 25, 2016 - Received the ref# (5am Phil time)
Oct 31, 2016 - Withdrew NSW application (kasi di naman open sa kanila) and emailed VIC of this change --> No reply
Nov 24, 2016 - Emailed again about the change
Nov 28, 2016 - Replied from VIC, that the change was made 10/31
** Jan 10 is the 12th week **
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Jun 28, 2016
July 26, 2016 - Submitted ACS skills assessment - Computer Network Professional (263111)
August 8, 2016 - ACS result received (Suitable) - AQF Bachelor Major in Computing (2 years deducted)
August 17, 2016 - PTE Exam
August 18, 2016 - PTE Results received - positive - above 70
October 7, 2016 - Lodged EOI for visa 189 (60pts)
October 13, 2016 - Lodged EOI for visa 190 and VIC SS application (65 pts)
October 14, 2016 - VIC SS Acknowledgement
October 24, 2016 - VIC SS Request for Commitment Letter
February 9, 2017 - Received Nomination from VIC and ITA from SkillSelect
March 9, 2017 - Medicals @ slec bgc
March 10, 2017 - NBI clearance applied - with hit @_@
March 14, 2017 - Medicals cleared
March 19, 2017 - Lodged Visa 190
March 23, 2017 - NBI clearance provided
March 23, 2017 - Frontloaded all documents
March 29, 2017 - Direct Grant
Posts: 222Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2016
Husband Points - 60pts; 65pts SS
261399 - Software and applications programmer nec
Jan-April 2016 - Gather reqts including revisions
May 2016 - IELTS exam L:8.0/S:7.0/W:6.0/R: 7.0
Aug 2016 - IELTS remarking Writing 6.0 to 7.0
Sept 2016 - Notarized and red ribbon COEs&statdec
Oct 6, 2016 - Submitted ACS
Oct 14, 2016 - Received ACS letter (positive result)
Oct 19, 2016 - Lodge 190 for NSW (hoping) and VIC
Oct 24, 2016 - Submitted VIC application
Oct 25, 2016 - Received the ref# (5am Phil time)
Oct 31, 2016 - Withdrew NSW application (kasi di naman open sa kanila) and emailed VIC of this change --> No reply
Nov 24, 2016 - Emailed again about the change
Nov 28, 2016 - Replied from VIC, that the change was made 10/31
** Jan 10 is the 12th week **
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Jun 28, 2016
July 26, 2016 - Submitted ACS skills assessment - Computer Network Professional (263111)
August 8, 2016 - ACS result received (Suitable) - AQF Bachelor Major in Computing (2 years deducted)
August 17, 2016 - PTE Exam
August 18, 2016 - PTE Results received - positive - above 70
October 7, 2016 - Lodged EOI for visa 189 (60pts)
October 13, 2016 - Lodged EOI for visa 190 and VIC SS application (65 pts)
October 14, 2016 - VIC SS Acknowledgement
October 24, 2016 - VIC SS Request for Commitment Letter
February 9, 2017 - Received Nomination from VIC and ITA from SkillSelect
March 9, 2017 - Medicals @ slec bgc
March 10, 2017 - NBI clearance applied - with hit @_@
March 14, 2017 - Medicals cleared
March 19, 2017 - Lodged Visa 190
March 23, 2017 - NBI clearance provided
March 23, 2017 - Frontloaded all documents
March 29, 2017 - Direct Grant
Posts: 21Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2016
03-Aug 2016 :: Started gathering documents for ACS Skills Assessment
05-Sep 2016 :: Submitted documents to ACS
15-Sep 2016 :: Received results from ACS - suitable for migration under 261314 (Software Tester)
07-Oct 2016 :: Took IELTS Speaking Test
08-Oct 2016 :: Took IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing Tests
21-Oct 2016 :: Release of IELTS results: OBS - 7.5
09-Nov 2016 :: Submitted EOI (70 pts without SS) and Victoria SS Applications
10-Nov 2016 :: Received Victoria SS Ref. No.
18-Nov 2016 :: VIC requested for updated CV
21-Nov 2016 :: Submitted updated CV
Posts: 222Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2016
Husband Points - 60pts; 65pts SS
261399 - Software and applications programmer nec
Jan-April 2016 - Gather reqts including revisions
May 2016 - IELTS exam L:8.0/S:7.0/W:6.0/R: 7.0
Aug 2016 - IELTS remarking Writing 6.0 to 7.0
Sept 2016 - Notarized and red ribbon COEs&statdec
Oct 6, 2016 - Submitted ACS
Oct 14, 2016 - Received ACS letter (positive result)
Oct 19, 2016 - Lodge 190 for NSW (hoping) and VIC
Oct 24, 2016 - Submitted VIC application
Oct 25, 2016 - Received the ref# (5am Phil time)
Oct 31, 2016 - Withdrew NSW application (kasi di naman open sa kanila) and emailed VIC of this change --> No reply
Nov 24, 2016 - Emailed again about the change
Nov 28, 2016 - Replied from VIC, that the change was made 10/31
** Jan 10 is the 12th week **
Posts: 222Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2016
Husband Points - 60pts; 65pts SS
261399 - Software and applications programmer nec
Jan-April 2016 - Gather reqts including revisions
May 2016 - IELTS exam L:8.0/S:7.0/W:6.0/R: 7.0
Aug 2016 - IELTS remarking Writing 6.0 to 7.0
Sept 2016 - Notarized and red ribbon COEs&statdec
Oct 6, 2016 - Submitted ACS
Oct 14, 2016 - Received ACS letter (positive result)
Oct 19, 2016 - Lodge 190 for NSW (hoping) and VIC
Oct 24, 2016 - Submitted VIC application
Oct 25, 2016 - Received the ref# (5am Phil time)
Oct 31, 2016 - Withdrew NSW application (kasi di naman open sa kanila) and emailed VIC of this change --> No reply
Nov 24, 2016 - Emailed again about the change
Nov 28, 2016 - Replied from VIC, that the change was made 10/31
** Jan 10 is the 12th week **
Posts: 222Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2016
Husband Points - 60pts; 65pts SS
261399 - Software and applications programmer nec
Jan-April 2016 - Gather reqts including revisions
May 2016 - IELTS exam L:8.0/S:7.0/W:6.0/R: 7.0
Aug 2016 - IELTS remarking Writing 6.0 to 7.0
Sept 2016 - Notarized and red ribbon COEs&statdec
Oct 6, 2016 - Submitted ACS
Oct 14, 2016 - Received ACS letter (positive result)
Oct 19, 2016 - Lodge 190 for NSW (hoping) and VIC
Oct 24, 2016 - Submitted VIC application
Oct 25, 2016 - Received the ref# (5am Phil time)
Oct 31, 2016 - Withdrew NSW application (kasi di naman open sa kanila) and emailed VIC of this change --> No reply
Nov 24, 2016 - Emailed again about the change
Nov 28, 2016 - Replied from VIC, that the change was made 10/31
** Jan 10 is the 12th week **
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Jun 28, 2016
July 26, 2016 - Submitted ACS skills assessment - Computer Network Professional (263111)
August 8, 2016 - ACS result received (Suitable) - AQF Bachelor Major in Computing (2 years deducted)
August 17, 2016 - PTE Exam
August 18, 2016 - PTE Results received - positive - above 70
October 7, 2016 - Lodged EOI for visa 189 (60pts)
October 13, 2016 - Lodged EOI for visa 190 and VIC SS application (65 pts)
October 14, 2016 - VIC SS Acknowledgement
October 24, 2016 - VIC SS Request for Commitment Letter
February 9, 2017 - Received Nomination from VIC and ITA from SkillSelect
March 9, 2017 - Medicals @ slec bgc
March 10, 2017 - NBI clearance applied - with hit @_@
March 14, 2017 - Medicals cleared
March 19, 2017 - Lodged Visa 190
March 23, 2017 - NBI clearance provided
March 23, 2017 - Frontloaded all documents
March 29, 2017 - Direct Grant
Posts: 222Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2016
Nagreply na sila kanina, wala pa daw feedback.
Husband Points - 60pts; 65pts SS
261399 - Software and applications programmer nec
Jan-April 2016 - Gather reqts including revisions
May 2016 - IELTS exam L:8.0/S:7.0/W:6.0/R: 7.0
Aug 2016 - IELTS remarking Writing 6.0 to 7.0
Sept 2016 - Notarized and red ribbon COEs&statdec
Oct 6, 2016 - Submitted ACS
Oct 14, 2016 - Received ACS letter (positive result)
Oct 19, 2016 - Lodge 190 for NSW (hoping) and VIC
Oct 24, 2016 - Submitted VIC application
Oct 25, 2016 - Received the ref# (5am Phil time)
Oct 31, 2016 - Withdrew NSW application (kasi di naman open sa kanila) and emailed VIC of this change --> No reply
Nov 24, 2016 - Emailed again about the change
Nov 28, 2016 - Replied from VIC, that the change was made 10/31
** Jan 10 is the 12th week **
Posts: 2,109Member
Joined: Aug 03, 2016
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 5pts | English: 20pts | Total: 70pts
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03.08.2016 - joined pinoyau forum
12.08.2016 - Start collating documents needed for ACS assessment.
17.11.2016 - CTC'd and Submitted online ACS Assessment.
28.11.2016 - ACS Result Suitable (AQF Advance Diploma, 5 years deducted) - Sent Appeal Application
05.12.2016 - ACS Appeal Successful (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 years deducted)
21.12.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190(NSW) (60/65)
07.09.2017 - Update EOI 189 to 70pts
20.09.2017 - INVITED!!!
02.10.2017 - NBI Appointment - Hit for Wifey
09.10.2017 - Medical @ Nationwide Makati - NBI Release for Wifey
10.10.2017 - Medical Cleared (Both) - Visa 189 Application Lodge - Frontloaded All Documents
20.02.2018 - GRANTED!! FINALLY!!! 02 Oct 2018 IED
*****AFTER GRANT*****
20.03.2018 - CFO/PDOS
28.05.2018 - Initial Entry
31.07.2018 - Big Move (Melbourne)
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Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
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CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE
Date applied: 06 July 2022
City/Council area: City of Maroondah (VIC)
Online / Paper: Online
Date received the acknowledgement email: 06 July 2022
Received Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter: 09 Feb 2023
Date of the Citizenship Test: 15 Feb 2023
Citizenship Approval: 15 Feb 2023
Received Ceremony Invitation: 08 May 2023
Date of ceremony: 07 June 2023
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Road to Superior:
20.12.2016 - L68/R70/S83/W65
16.01.2017 - L63/R74/S80/W59
*****wedding preps*****
26.06.2017 - L61/R75/S82/W72
05.07.2017 - L71/R90/S83/W74
24.07.2017 - L78/R82/S88/W80 - DAMN!!!
01.08.2017 - L72/R78/S88/W70
08.08.2017 - L73/R90/S90/W73
14.08.2017 - L73/R81/S84/W83
**********Haitus********
06.09.2017 - L89/R88/S90/W81 - YEEEEYYYY!!!!
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Mock Test:
16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
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List of documents I submitted: (updated Feb 2018) http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282889/#Comment_282889
Tip #TeamFeedback: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282580/#Comment_282580
Sample recording: https://app.box.com/s/au3bmauev40mvffwdq3fvrrd59yqqs1w
My PTE tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/257891/#Comment_257891
PTE Resources:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2kJYAKd2peiNUMwU01IQ1Z2djA&usp=sharing
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
ptestudy.com
http://thevsquare.blogspot.com/
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Posts: 140Member
Joined: Jun 15, 2012
Main Applicant - Husband
4/14/2014 - Vetassess "Positive"
312111 Architectural Draftsperson
6/25/2016 - IELTS L6.5 R7 W7 S7 (aiming for straight 7 retake ulit - sablay sa Listening)
7/30/2016 - IELTS L7.5 R7 W7 S7 Thank You Lord
9/21/16 - lodged Vetassess application "Change of Occupation"
312112 - Building Associate
1/23/17 - Vetassess "POSITIVE" 312112 Building Associate
1/25/17 - Lodge EOI
1/25/17 - Lodge VIC SS
"Ask the Lord, to bless your plans, and you will be successful in carrying them out." Proverbs 16:3
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Jun 28, 2016
July 26, 2016 - Submitted ACS skills assessment - Computer Network Professional (263111)
August 8, 2016 - ACS result received (Suitable) - AQF Bachelor Major in Computing (2 years deducted)
August 17, 2016 - PTE Exam
August 18, 2016 - PTE Results received - positive - above 70
October 7, 2016 - Lodged EOI for visa 189 (60pts)
October 13, 2016 - Lodged EOI for visa 190 and VIC SS application (65 pts)
October 14, 2016 - VIC SS Acknowledgement
October 24, 2016 - VIC SS Request for Commitment Letter
February 9, 2017 - Received Nomination from VIC and ITA from SkillSelect
March 9, 2017 - Medicals @ slec bgc
March 10, 2017 - NBI clearance applied - with hit @_@
March 14, 2017 - Medicals cleared
March 19, 2017 - Lodged Visa 190
March 23, 2017 - NBI clearance provided
March 23, 2017 - Frontloaded all documents
March 29, 2017 - Direct Grant
Posts: 21Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2016
03-Aug 2016 :: Started gathering documents for ACS Skills Assessment
05-Sep 2016 :: Submitted documents to ACS
15-Sep 2016 :: Received results from ACS - suitable for migration under 261314 (Software Tester)
07-Oct 2016 :: Took IELTS Speaking Test
08-Oct 2016 :: Took IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing Tests
21-Oct 2016 :: Release of IELTS results: OBS - 7.5
09-Nov 2016 :: Submitted EOI (70 pts without SS) and Victoria SS Applications
10-Nov 2016 :: Received Victoria SS Ref. No.
18-Nov 2016 :: VIC requested for updated CV
21-Nov 2016 :: Submitted updated CV
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Jun 28, 2016
July 26, 2016 - Submitted ACS skills assessment - Computer Network Professional (263111)
August 8, 2016 - ACS result received (Suitable) - AQF Bachelor Major in Computing (2 years deducted)
August 17, 2016 - PTE Exam
August 18, 2016 - PTE Results received - positive - above 70
October 7, 2016 - Lodged EOI for visa 189 (60pts)
October 13, 2016 - Lodged EOI for visa 190 and VIC SS application (65 pts)
October 14, 2016 - VIC SS Acknowledgement
October 24, 2016 - VIC SS Request for Commitment Letter
February 9, 2017 - Received Nomination from VIC and ITA from SkillSelect
March 9, 2017 - Medicals @ slec bgc
March 10, 2017 - NBI clearance applied - with hit @_@
March 14, 2017 - Medicals cleared
March 19, 2017 - Lodged Visa 190
March 23, 2017 - NBI clearance provided
March 23, 2017 - Frontloaded all documents
March 29, 2017 - Direct Grant
Posts: 21Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2016
03-Aug 2016 :: Started gathering documents for ACS Skills Assessment
05-Sep 2016 :: Submitted documents to ACS
15-Sep 2016 :: Received results from ACS - suitable for migration under 261314 (Software Tester)
07-Oct 2016 :: Took IELTS Speaking Test
08-Oct 2016 :: Took IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing Tests
21-Oct 2016 :: Release of IELTS results: OBS - 7.5
09-Nov 2016 :: Submitted EOI (70 pts without SS) and Victoria SS Applications
10-Nov 2016 :: Received Victoria SS Ref. No.
18-Nov 2016 :: VIC requested for updated CV
21-Nov 2016 :: Submitted updated CV
Posts: 222Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2016
Husband Points - 60pts; 65pts SS
261399 - Software and applications programmer nec
Jan-April 2016 - Gather reqts including revisions
May 2016 - IELTS exam L:8.0/S:7.0/W:6.0/R: 7.0
Aug 2016 - IELTS remarking Writing 6.0 to 7.0
Sept 2016 - Notarized and red ribbon COEs&statdec
Oct 6, 2016 - Submitted ACS
Oct 14, 2016 - Received ACS letter (positive result)
Oct 19, 2016 - Lodge 190 for NSW (hoping) and VIC
Oct 24, 2016 - Submitted VIC application
Oct 25, 2016 - Received the ref# (5am Phil time)
Oct 31, 2016 - Withdrew NSW application (kasi di naman open sa kanila) and emailed VIC of this change --> No reply
Nov 24, 2016 - Emailed again about the change
Nov 28, 2016 - Replied from VIC, that the change was made 10/31
** Jan 10 is the 12th week **