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Joined: Jul 05, 2016
Occupation: Telecommunications Engineer (263311)
13Jun16 - started gathering docs
18Aug16 - IELTS (S)
20Aug16 - IELTS (R/L/W)
04Sep16 - IELTS Results (R 8.5/ L 7.5 / W 7/ S 6.5)
08Sep16 - EOR (for IELTS Remarking)
06Nov16 - CDR +RSE to EA (fast track)
24Nov16 - positive EA outcome (Prof Engr, Bachelor's Degree, 8+ years work)
07Dec16 - IELTS Remarking results (R 8.5 / L7.5 / W 7/ S7.5)
17Dec16 - EOI for 189 (70 points)
21Dec16 - ITA for 189
21 Jan 17 - Medicals at Nationwide
01 Feb 17 - Results forwarded to DIBP
06 Feb 17 - Visa 189 lodged
10 Feb 17 - Documents frontloaded
20 Feb 17 - DIRECT GRANT --- Thank you Lord!
xx Aug 17 - Big move - SYD
Posts: 42Member
Joined: Jan 27, 2017
Posts: 429Member
Joined: Jul 14, 2016
@towbee thanks
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: 42Member
Joined: May 20, 2016
Posts: 53Member
Joined: Jan 17, 2017
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: 209Member
Joined: Sep 29, 2016
kung wala eh kakain na lang ako ng Pork Dimsum sa Darwin CBD mamaya. hahahaha
"wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure."
Electronics Engineer
Jul 2015: Arrived in Oz, 457visa
Mar 2016 : Decided to apply for PR
Dec 2016: Visa Lodged
Feb 2017: VISA Grant
Jul 2019 : Citizenship application
Aug 2019: Moved to Perth
Oct 2019: Status "Further Assessment"
Feb 2020: Approved. No Interview nor Exam
Posts: 181Member
Joined: Sep 21, 2016
(233411 - Electronics Engineer)
29-Apr -2015 - Responded to Migration Agent on my Linkedin
**after more than a year of waiting for "the" early retirement plan of my company :-(
09-Jul -2016 - Finally decided The Project Down Under
11-Jul -2016 - Signed contract with MA
04-Aug-2016 - Took IELTS (L:7.5 R:6.5: W:6.0 S:6.5)
20-Sep -2016 - Lodged EA Requirements
21-Sep -2016 - EA Fast Track Requested
30-Sep -2016 - Enrolled for PTE Review
14-Oct -2016 - EA Positive
26-Oct -2016 - PTE Positive (L:82 R:79: W:83 S:90)
28-Oct-2016 - Submitted EOI (189/75)
22-Nov-2016 - ITA Recieved
08-Dec-2016 - Visa Lodged (Medical at St. Lukes BGC)
05-Jan-2017 - CO Contact (Additional Proof of Employment)
08-Feb-2017 - Visa Granted (Salamat po Ama!)
BM Prep naman...
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: 176Member
Joined: Sep 29, 2014
June 2014: Skills assessment as Med lab Technician
Thank you Lord. thanks pinoy au members!
Sept 8 2016: Took AIMS exam
Nov 3 2016: Took IELTS exam
Nov 15 2016: IELTS result (Competent), AIMS exam unssuccesful
Nov 17 2016: discovered QLD opening for MLT
Nov 19 2016: EOI submitted for Visa 190 (QLD)
Nov 21 2016: Got invitation to apply for QLD nomination
Nov 28 2016: Submitted requirements to QLD for nomination
Dec 1 2016: Got nominated by QLD / ITA received
Dec 5 2016: Appeal for SG CoC (online from Philippines)
Dec 6 2016: SG CoC appeal accepted/submitted application
Dec 7 2016: Finger print at the police station in our small town/ also sent the finger print impressions to SG police force thru LBC.
Dec 10 2016: Medical at NHSI Makati (with husband)
Dec 14 2016: Both our medicals--- cleared
Dec 23 2016: Sg COC received
Dec 24 2016: Lodge visa (uploaded all documents including Form 80 & 1221)
Jan 27, 2017: Direct Grant
"I surrender to you Lord everything"
"I will always trust you Lord"
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!
Joined: Dec 15, 2016
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer
January 2016 - Decided to pursue Australian dream.
Feb-July 2016 - Gather all documents.
August 28, 2016 - ACS Favorable Letter.
October 12, 2016 - 1st take PTE Exam - Failed.
November 28, 2016 - 2nd PTE Exam - Passed.
November 28, 2016 - EOI Lodged (65 points).
February 4, 2017 - ITA received.
February 11, 2017- Visa 189 Lodged.
March 2, 2017- Visa Grant
Posts: 542Member
Joined: Apr 07, 2016
ANZSCO Code 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)
19.05.2016 - Completed ACS requirements
25.05.2016 - Submitted documents for ACS assessment
06.06.2016 - Positive Assessment. AQF Bachelor Degree (2 yrs. deduction)
25.08.2016 - PTE (AUG Malaysia)
05.09.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 78/81/73/79
06.10.2016 - PTE Retake (AUG Malaysia)
11.10.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 88/85/87/90 Finally!
11.10.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190 (65/70)
03.01.2017 - Updated points due to skilled employment of 3yrs. 189/190 (70/75)
03.01.2017 - ITA received! Thank you Lord! (189)
04.01.2017 - ITA received (190 - Victoria)
21.01.2017 - Medical @ LifeCare Kuala Lumpur
23.01.2017 - Health clearance provided – no action required
14.02.2017 - VISA Lodged!
09.03.2017 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord
13.10.2017 - Initial entry (Melbourne)
15.04.2018 - Big Move!
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!
Joined: Dec 15, 2016
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer
January 2016 - Decided to pursue Australian dream.
Feb-July 2016 - Gather all documents.
August 28, 2016 - ACS Favorable Letter.
October 12, 2016 - 1st take PTE Exam - Failed.
November 28, 2016 - 2nd PTE Exam - Passed.
November 28, 2016 - EOI Lodged (65 points).
February 4, 2017 - ITA received.
February 11, 2017- Visa 189 Lodged.
March 2, 2017- Visa Grant
Posts: 54Member
Joined: Jan 16, 2017
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: 209Member
Joined: Sep 29, 2016
"wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure."
Electronics Engineer
Jul 2015: Arrived in Oz, 457visa
Mar 2016 : Decided to apply for PR
Dec 2016: Visa Lodged
Feb 2017: VISA Grant
Jul 2019 : Citizenship application
Aug 2019: Moved to Perth
Oct 2019: Status "Further Assessment"
Feb 2020: Approved. No Interview nor Exam
Posts: 176Member
Joined: Sep 29, 2014
June 2014: Skills assessment as Med lab Technician
Thank you Lord. thanks pinoy au members!
Sept 8 2016: Took AIMS exam
Nov 3 2016: Took IELTS exam
Nov 15 2016: IELTS result (Competent), AIMS exam unssuccesful
Nov 17 2016: discovered QLD opening for MLT
Nov 19 2016: EOI submitted for Visa 190 (QLD)
Nov 21 2016: Got invitation to apply for QLD nomination
Nov 28 2016: Submitted requirements to QLD for nomination
Dec 1 2016: Got nominated by QLD / ITA received
Dec 5 2016: Appeal for SG CoC (online from Philippines)
Dec 6 2016: SG CoC appeal accepted/submitted application
Dec 7 2016: Finger print at the police station in our small town/ also sent the finger print impressions to SG police force thru LBC.
Dec 10 2016: Medical at NHSI Makati (with husband)
Dec 14 2016: Both our medicals--- cleared
Dec 23 2016: Sg COC received
Dec 24 2016: Lodge visa (uploaded all documents including Form 80 & 1221)
Jan 27, 2017: Direct Grant
"I surrender to you Lord everything"
"I will always trust you Lord"
Posts: 54Member
Joined: Jan 16, 2017
Posts: 42Member
Joined: Jan 27, 2017
Joined: Jul 05, 2016
Occupation: Telecommunications Engineer (263311)
13Jun16 - started gathering docs
18Aug16 - IELTS (S)
20Aug16 - IELTS (R/L/W)
04Sep16 - IELTS Results (R 8.5/ L 7.5 / W 7/ S 6.5)
08Sep16 - EOR (for IELTS Remarking)
06Nov16 - CDR +RSE to EA (fast track)
24Nov16 - positive EA outcome (Prof Engr, Bachelor's Degree, 8+ years work)
07Dec16 - IELTS Remarking results (R 8.5 / L7.5 / W 7/ S7.5)
17Dec16 - EOI for 189 (70 points)
21Dec16 - ITA for 189
21 Jan 17 - Medicals at Nationwide
01 Feb 17 - Results forwarded to DIBP
06 Feb 17 - Visa 189 lodged
10 Feb 17 - Documents frontloaded
20 Feb 17 - DIRECT GRANT --- Thank you Lord!
xx Aug 17 - Big move - SYD
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: 42Member
Joined: Jan 27, 2017
Posts: 188Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2013
263111 Computer and Network Systems Engineer
Hubby's Signature
31.07.14 decided to do my migration eligibility assessment
23.09.14 started to gather and collate ACS requirements
18.04.15 IELTS (L-7.5; R-8.5; W-6.5; S-6.5; Overall: 7.5)
08.07.15 submitted ACS requirements
30.07.15 Positive result from ACS
20.08.15 PTE (L-73; R-68; W-73; S-47; Overall: 66)
04.09.15 PTE (L-71; R-79; W-88; S-45; Overall: 69)
22.09.15 EOI 190 (55points+5points SS) HOPIA!!!
09.02.16 PTE (L-75; R-73; W-85; S-61; Overall: 72)
01.03.16 PTE (L-79; R-78; W-90; S-60; Overall: 75)
21.03.16 PTE (L-79; R-77; W-87; S-62; Overall: 75)
04.04.16 PTE (L-81; R-74; W-79; S-64; Overall: 75)
~~decided to take Master's degree
28.04.16 Uni Admission Form filled
03.05.16 PTE (L-79; R-70; W-80; S-58; Overall: 74)
01.07.16 Completed and paid Uni fees
07.07.16 SC500 Visa Lodgement
08.07.16 Medical
23.08.16 Application Deferred
14.09.16 SC500 Visa Grant
14.11.16 Intake
04.01.17 PTE (L-81; R-80; W-89; S-66; Overall: 78) YES!!!!
10.01.17 EOI 189 (65points)
01.03.17 ITA Received 189
02.03.17 Visa Lodged
08.03.17 BUPA Medical Exam (X-Ray & PE Cleared)
17.03.17 Visa Grant (GSM Adelaide)
Joined: Jul 05, 2016
Occupation: Telecommunications Engineer (263311)
13Jun16 - started gathering docs
18Aug16 - IELTS (S)
20Aug16 - IELTS (R/L/W)
04Sep16 - IELTS Results (R 8.5/ L 7.5 / W 7/ S 6.5)
08Sep16 - EOR (for IELTS Remarking)
06Nov16 - CDR +RSE to EA (fast track)
24Nov16 - positive EA outcome (Prof Engr, Bachelor's Degree, 8+ years work)
07Dec16 - IELTS Remarking results (R 8.5 / L7.5 / W 7/ S7.5)
17Dec16 - EOI for 189 (70 points)
21Dec16 - ITA for 189
21 Jan 17 - Medicals at Nationwide
01 Feb 17 - Results forwarded to DIBP
06 Feb 17 - Visa 189 lodged
10 Feb 17 - Documents frontloaded
20 Feb 17 - DIRECT GRANT --- Thank you Lord!
xx Aug 17 - Big move - SYD
Posts: 42Member
Joined: May 20, 2016
Posts: 103Member
Joined: Aug 10, 2016
ANZSCO 133513 - Production Manager (Mining)
Visa Subclass 189 - Skilled (Independent)
07/22/16 - VETASSESS Lodged
09/07/16 - VETASSESS Positive Outcome
12/12/16 - PTE Academic Test & Results (S-90 / W-90 / R-90 / L-90)
12/13/16 - Submitted SkillSelect EOI (189 - 65 points/ 190 - 70 points)
12/21/16 - SkillSelect ITA SI 189 Received & Lodged
01/07/17 - Medicals at NHSI Baguio
01/09/17 - Medicals Cleared
01/10/17 - NBI Clearance Claimed and uploaded along with Forms 80 and 1221
01/17/17 - DIRECT GRANT GOLDEN EMAIL RECEIVED!!!
07/10/17 - ARRIVED IN PERTH!!!!
07/10/21 - Citizenship Target!
All in God's Perfect Time!
Posts: 209Member
Joined: Sep 29, 2016
"wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure."
Electronics Engineer
Jul 2015: Arrived in Oz, 457visa
Mar 2016 : Decided to apply for PR
Dec 2016: Visa Lodged
Feb 2017: VISA Grant
Jul 2019 : Citizenship application
Aug 2019: Moved to Perth
Oct 2019: Status "Further Assessment"
Feb 2020: Approved. No Interview nor Exam
Posts: 422Member
Joined: Sep 29, 2016
ANZCODE General Accountant
May 23, 2016 - PTE Exam (L:85,R:81,S:76,W:86)
Sept 1, 2016 - IPA Qualification Assessment
Nov 22, 2016 - IPA Skills Assessment (9yrs work experience
Nov 22, 2016 - EOI Lodge (189-70points)
Dec 8, 2016 - EOI Lodge (190 NSW - 75points)
Jan 24, 2016 - PTE Exam (L:84,R:78,S:77,W:76)
Apr 5, 2017 - PTE Exam (the 8th time) L:85;R:84;S:80;W:79)
Apr 7, 2017 EOI updated to 80points
Invitation Date NSW 190: May 5, 2017
SS NSW Approved: May 12, 2017
Visa Lodge Date: June 5, 2017
CO Contact: June 20, 2017
Grant: September 13, 2017
PTE Tips!
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