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  • swirlycurlyswirlycurly Singapore
    Posts: 25Member
    Joined: Nov 13, 2016
    @PCK congrats! :)
  • PCKPCK Mandaluyong
    Posts: 70Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2016
    @swirlycurly Thanks!!!

    Updating the Tracker! Grabe sobrang thank you sa lahat ng mga tumulong

    ***Grant***
    1. @swirlycurly | 189 | 01 Feb 2017 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide | 13 Feb | Victoria | Dec 2017
    2. @xiaolico | 189 | 23 Jan 2017 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide | 15 Feb | Melbourne | Aug 2017
    3. @PCK | 189 | 07 Feb 2017 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide l 18 Feb | Sydney | May 2017


    ***CO contact***
    2. @maren1026 | 189 | 01 Feb 2017 | 13 Feb 2017 / notification that assessment has commenced | GSM Adelaide (Ladan) l Date Granted | Sydney | Initial Entry Month/Year


    ***Visa Lodge***

    Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year

    1. @towbee | 189 | 06 Feb 2017 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | NSW/Sydney | Initial Entry Month/Year
    2. @d_thugcydal | 189 | 06 Feb 2017 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Sydney | Initial Entry Month/Year
    3. @SAP_Melaka | 189 | 14 Feb 2017 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Melbourne | Initial Entry Month/Year

    **ITA Received***

    Username | Visa type | Points | EOI Lodge Date | ITA Date Received | Occupation

    1. @czaaaps | 189 | 75 | 09 Feb 2017 | 15 Feb 2017 | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)
    2. @joyee | 189/190 | 75/80 | 11 Feb 2017 | 14 Feb 2017 | 221111 (General Accountant)
    3. @eujin | 189 | 70 | 13 Feb 2017 | 15 Feb 2017 | 261313 (Software Engineer)
    4. @wanderer | 189 | 70 | 03 Feb 2017 | 15 Feb 2017 | 233512 (Mechanical Engineer)

    ***EOI LODGE***

    Username | Visa type | Points | EOI Lodge Date | ITA Date Received | Occupation

    261312 (Developer Programmer)

    2014 - Decided we were going to Australia

    06/01/2016 - booked IELTS
    06/25/2016 - IELTS exam
    07/08/2016 - IELTS score (8.5, 8.5, 7.5, 7.0) LRSW
    09/15/2016 - Submitted docs for ACS
    10/07/2016 - Results from ACS (2 years deducted)
    10/09/2016 - lodged EOI - 189 - 60 points
    ------ Decided to pursue PTE to get higher score ----
    11/30/2016 - Mock Test A (83, 70, 76, 80) LRSW
    12/16/2016 - booked PTE-A - Jan 9, 2017
    01/07/2017 - Mock Test B (89, 74, 65, 85) LRSW
    01/09/2017 - PTE-A Exam
    01/11/2017 - Blessed!!! (90, 88, 90, 87) LRSW
    01/11/2017 - updated EOI - 189 - 70 points
    01/12/2017 - NBI Clearance - Hit
    01/17/2017 - Blessed!!! ITA Received!
    01/20/2017 - Got NBI ........ wrong address ulit nanaman (engot)
    01/30/2017 - Got NBI
    02/01/2017 - Medical Exam
    02/06/2017 - Wife's Medical - Health Clearance Provided - No action required - Mine : Examinations Ready for Assessment - No action required
    02/07/2017 - My medical got cleared - Health Clearance Provided - No action required
    02/07/2017 - Visa Lodged!
    02/18/2017 - Golden Email!!! Direct Grant!!!!! - Received on a saturday 9:40 AM
    xx May 2017 - Big Move! (Australian Format na dapat ang dates! :D )

  • chehrdchehrd PH
    Posts: 254Member
    Joined: Jul 22, 2016
    PCK said:

    Guys,

    We just got our grant!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!

    congratz..today ba? saturday kasi..sipag naman CO mo, nag-OT..hehehe

    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".

  • PCKPCK Mandaluyong
    Posts: 70Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2016
    @chehrd Thank you! Yup, nagulat nga ako eh, sabado. Di ko ineexpect ganito ka aga, kasi ang expected namin is 1st week of march pa.

    261312 (Developer Programmer)

    2014 - Decided we were going to Australia

    06/01/2016 - booked IELTS
    06/25/2016 - IELTS exam
    07/08/2016 - IELTS score (8.5, 8.5, 7.5, 7.0) LRSW
    09/15/2016 - Submitted docs for ACS
    10/07/2016 - Results from ACS (2 years deducted)
    10/09/2016 - lodged EOI - 189 - 60 points
    ------ Decided to pursue PTE to get higher score ----
    11/30/2016 - Mock Test A (83, 70, 76, 80) LRSW
    12/16/2016 - booked PTE-A - Jan 9, 2017
    01/07/2017 - Mock Test B (89, 74, 65, 85) LRSW
    01/09/2017 - PTE-A Exam
    01/11/2017 - Blessed!!! (90, 88, 90, 87) LRSW
    01/11/2017 - updated EOI - 189 - 70 points
    01/12/2017 - NBI Clearance - Hit
    01/17/2017 - Blessed!!! ITA Received!
    01/20/2017 - Got NBI ........ wrong address ulit nanaman (engot)
    01/30/2017 - Got NBI
    02/01/2017 - Medical Exam
    02/06/2017 - Wife's Medical - Health Clearance Provided - No action required - Mine : Examinations Ready for Assessment - No action required
    02/07/2017 - My medical got cleared - Health Clearance Provided - No action required
    02/07/2017 - Visa Lodged!
    02/18/2017 - Golden Email!!! Direct Grant!!!!! - Received on a saturday 9:40 AM
    xx May 2017 - Big Move! (Australian Format na dapat ang dates! :D )

  • ramirami Singapore
    Posts: 429Member
    Joined: Jul 14, 2016
    @PCK Congrats! Meron plang grant pag saturday... Congrats!! :

    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!

  • PCKPCK Mandaluyong
    Posts: 70Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2016
    @rami thanks! Onga eh. Pero auto-letter-generator yung nagsend ng email. Pero sa visa grant, feb 18 nakalagay. hehe

    261312 (Developer Programmer)

    2014 - Decided we were going to Australia

    06/01/2016 - booked IELTS
    06/25/2016 - IELTS exam
    07/08/2016 - IELTS score (8.5, 8.5, 7.5, 7.0) LRSW
    09/15/2016 - Submitted docs for ACS
    10/07/2016 - Results from ACS (2 years deducted)
    10/09/2016 - lodged EOI - 189 - 60 points
    ------ Decided to pursue PTE to get higher score ----
    11/30/2016 - Mock Test A (83, 70, 76, 80) LRSW
    12/16/2016 - booked PTE-A - Jan 9, 2017
    01/07/2017 - Mock Test B (89, 74, 65, 85) LRSW
    01/09/2017 - PTE-A Exam
    01/11/2017 - Blessed!!! (90, 88, 90, 87) LRSW
    01/11/2017 - updated EOI - 189 - 70 points
    01/12/2017 - NBI Clearance - Hit
    01/17/2017 - Blessed!!! ITA Received!
    01/20/2017 - Got NBI ........ wrong address ulit nanaman (engot)
    01/30/2017 - Got NBI
    02/01/2017 - Medical Exam
    02/06/2017 - Wife's Medical - Health Clearance Provided - No action required - Mine : Examinations Ready for Assessment - No action required
    02/07/2017 - My medical got cleared - Health Clearance Provided - No action required
    02/07/2017 - Visa Lodged!
    02/18/2017 - Golden Email!!! Direct Grant!!!!! - Received on a saturday 9:40 AM
    xx May 2017 - Big Move! (Australian Format na dapat ang dates! :D )

  • SAP_MelakaSAP_Melaka Shanghai
    Posts: 542Member
    Joined: Apr 07, 2016
    @PCK Congrats!!!!

    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!

  • momnijosh08momnijosh08 Bulacan
    Posts: 62Member
    Joined: Dec 07, 2016
    Hello po.. san po pwede magjoin para naka tracker din? Hehe
    Sensya na po new lang ako dito. Thank you
  • brnayebrnaye Manila
    Posts: 54Member
    Joined: Jan 16, 2017
    congrats PCK.
  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
    Posts: 985Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2016
    @PCK nice one. Finish line na din. Congrats

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • PCKPCK Mandaluyong
    Posts: 70Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2016
    @SAP_Melaka @brnaye thanks guys!

    @momnijosh08 lagay mo lang po ung entry nyo dun sa tracker. Kunin mo sa post ko ung latest entries and append mo kung san ka applicable.

    261312 (Developer Programmer)

    2014 - Decided we were going to Australia

    06/01/2016 - booked IELTS
    06/25/2016 - IELTS exam
    07/08/2016 - IELTS score (8.5, 8.5, 7.5, 7.0) LRSW
    09/15/2016 - Submitted docs for ACS
    10/07/2016 - Results from ACS (2 years deducted)
    10/09/2016 - lodged EOI - 189 - 60 points
    ------ Decided to pursue PTE to get higher score ----
    11/30/2016 - Mock Test A (83, 70, 76, 80) LRSW
    12/16/2016 - booked PTE-A - Jan 9, 2017
    01/07/2017 - Mock Test B (89, 74, 65, 85) LRSW
    01/09/2017 - PTE-A Exam
    01/11/2017 - Blessed!!! (90, 88, 90, 87) LRSW
    01/11/2017 - updated EOI - 189 - 70 points
    01/12/2017 - NBI Clearance - Hit
    01/17/2017 - Blessed!!! ITA Received!
    01/20/2017 - Got NBI ........ wrong address ulit nanaman (engot)
    01/30/2017 - Got NBI
    02/01/2017 - Medical Exam
    02/06/2017 - Wife's Medical - Health Clearance Provided - No action required - Mine : Examinations Ready for Assessment - No action required
    02/07/2017 - My medical got cleared - Health Clearance Provided - No action required
    02/07/2017 - Visa Lodged!
    02/18/2017 - Golden Email!!! Direct Grant!!!!! - Received on a saturday 9:40 AM
    xx May 2017 - Big Move! (Australian Format na dapat ang dates! :D )

  • PCKPCK Mandaluyong
    Posts: 70Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2016
    @xiaolico sinuwerte at naambunan! Sakto umuulan ngayon. :) thanks!

    261312 (Developer Programmer)

    2014 - Decided we were going to Australia

    06/01/2016 - booked IELTS
    06/25/2016 - IELTS exam
    07/08/2016 - IELTS score (8.5, 8.5, 7.5, 7.0) LRSW
    09/15/2016 - Submitted docs for ACS
    10/07/2016 - Results from ACS (2 years deducted)
    10/09/2016 - lodged EOI - 189 - 60 points
    ------ Decided to pursue PTE to get higher score ----
    11/30/2016 - Mock Test A (83, 70, 76, 80) LRSW
    12/16/2016 - booked PTE-A - Jan 9, 2017
    01/07/2017 - Mock Test B (89, 74, 65, 85) LRSW
    01/09/2017 - PTE-A Exam
    01/11/2017 - Blessed!!! (90, 88, 90, 87) LRSW
    01/11/2017 - updated EOI - 189 - 70 points
    01/12/2017 - NBI Clearance - Hit
    01/17/2017 - Blessed!!! ITA Received!
    01/20/2017 - Got NBI ........ wrong address ulit nanaman (engot)
    01/30/2017 - Got NBI
    02/01/2017 - Medical Exam
    02/06/2017 - Wife's Medical - Health Clearance Provided - No action required - Mine : Examinations Ready for Assessment - No action required
    02/07/2017 - My medical got cleared - Health Clearance Provided - No action required
    02/07/2017 - Visa Lodged!
    02/18/2017 - Golden Email!!! Direct Grant!!!!! - Received on a saturday 9:40 AM
    xx May 2017 - Big Move! (Australian Format na dapat ang dates! :D )

  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
    Posts: 985Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2016
    edited February 2017
    @PCK haha. At least Ang bilis, tas sabado pa. Para sa yo talaga yan

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • vhenzchicovhenzchico Posts: 238Member
    Joined: Oct 21, 2012
    @PCK Nag-uusap lang tayo kanina about sa big move at grant! Narinig ata ng CO mo kaya isinend na agad agad sayo kahit Saturday. Congratz!!!

    342314 (Electronic Instrument Trades Worker - General)
    Primary Applicant

    09/05/15- Began gathering docs/requirements for TRA Assessment
    12/23/15- Lodge documents for TRA Assessment
    01/07/16- Received acknowledgement email from TRA
    04/01/16- Received outcome letter from TRA. Successful! (Thanks God!)
    04/13/16- PTE Academic exam schedule (L-75/ R-76 / S-52/ W-84) :(
    04/14/16- EOI lodged for Visa Subclass 190/ SS for NSW
    04/30/16- IELTS exam schedule (L-8.5/ R-7.5/ S-6.5/ W-6.5) :(
    10/13/16- Received invitation to apply from NSW
    10/18/16- Lodge application for NSW nomination
    11/09/16- NSW Nomination/ SS Invitation received (Thank u God!)
    11/25/16- Medicals for the family
    12/01/16- Me and hubby's medical got cleared
    12/13/16- My son's medical got cleared
    12/20/16- 190 Visa Application lodged. (all available documents frontloaded)
    01/11/17- Direct Grant! Finish Line!!! Salamat Papa God!
    03/08/17- Big Move! :)

  • maren1026maren1026 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 118Member
    Joined: May 16, 2016
    @PCK wow congrats ang bilis!!! :)

    Nominated Occupation: Management Accountant 221112

    11 July 2016 - PTE Take 1 (L-78, R-73, S-72, W-82)
    07 Sept 2016 - CAANZ positive assessment
    08 Sept 2016 - EOI submitted 189 - 65 pts; 190- 70 pts
    26 Sep 2016 - NBI Clearance Released
    19 Dec 2016 - PTE Take 5, yes I took an exam almost every month pero lagi sumasabit sa speaking, actually nag-try pa nga ko IELTS once, never give up ang peg hehehe (L-90, R-80, S-81, W-90)
    21 Dec 2016 - EOI updated 189 - 75 pts
    03 Jan 2017 - ITA received
    16 Jan 2017 - Medicals Cleared for me and hubby, additional checkup for my daughter since she is currently under medication for primary complex (latent TB infection)
    18 Jan 2017 - Follow-up consultation of daughter, no further test required, all test results were negative, currently waiting for the result to be uploaded in the immi site
    31 Jan 2017 - Received email from BUPA/MOC requesting to continue my daughter's medication (June 2017) then will repeat x-ray
    01 Feb 2017 - Visa lodged :)
    13 Feb 2017 - Received notification that assessment has commenced (GSM Adelaide - CO Ladan)
    06 Apr 2017 - Follow-up checkup for daughter and repeat x-ray after completion of LTBI treatment (medication was done only 6 months instead of the initial 9 months timing due to remarkable improvements, thank God it was accepted)
    24 Apr 2017 - Daughter's medical cleared (another reason to be thankful for)
    18 May 2017 - CO contact asking for daughter's Form 815 even if it has been provided already.. Sayang di nakita..
    04 Sep 2017 - Visa Grant, IED (24 Oct 2017)

    All in God's perfect timing ;)

  • Kris_NewKris_New Downtheroad
    Posts: 120Member
    Joined: Jul 07, 2016
    @PCK , congratz bro!

    Nominated Occupation: General Accountant 189

    22 July 2016 - PTE Take 1 (L-78, R-79, S-83, W-87)
    11 Aug 2016 - Associate Member CPAA
    09 Sept 2016 - CPAA positive assessment
    15 Sept 2016 - EOI submitted 189 - 65 pts; 190- 70 pts
    31 Dec 2016 - PTE Take 2 (L-90, R-84, S-88, W-90)
    31 Dec 2016 - EOI submitted 189 - 75 pts
    03 Jan 2017 - ITA received
    16 Jan 2017 - NBI Clearance and SG COC Done
    18 Jan 2017 - Medicals Cleared
    23 Jan 2017 - Visa Lodge
    14 Feb 2017 - Direct Grant :) (God is Good!)
    16 Mar 2017 - Permanent Job Accountant :)

  • PCKPCK Mandaluyong
    Posts: 70Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2016
    @vhenzchico onga eh. Marami rami pa ako tanong hehe

    @xiaolico prep time na! Hehe

    @maren1026 @Kris_New thanks!!

    261312 (Developer Programmer)

    2014 - Decided we were going to Australia

    06/01/2016 - booked IELTS
    06/25/2016 - IELTS exam
    07/08/2016 - IELTS score (8.5, 8.5, 7.5, 7.0) LRSW
    09/15/2016 - Submitted docs for ACS
    10/07/2016 - Results from ACS (2 years deducted)
    10/09/2016 - lodged EOI - 189 - 60 points
    ------ Decided to pursue PTE to get higher score ----
    11/30/2016 - Mock Test A (83, 70, 76, 80) LRSW
    12/16/2016 - booked PTE-A - Jan 9, 2017
    01/07/2017 - Mock Test B (89, 74, 65, 85) LRSW
    01/09/2017 - PTE-A Exam
    01/11/2017 - Blessed!!! (90, 88, 90, 87) LRSW
    01/11/2017 - updated EOI - 189 - 70 points
    01/12/2017 - NBI Clearance - Hit
    01/17/2017 - Blessed!!! ITA Received!
    01/20/2017 - Got NBI ........ wrong address ulit nanaman (engot)
    01/30/2017 - Got NBI
    02/01/2017 - Medical Exam
    02/06/2017 - Wife's Medical - Health Clearance Provided - No action required - Mine : Examinations Ready for Assessment - No action required
    02/07/2017 - My medical got cleared - Health Clearance Provided - No action required
    02/07/2017 - Visa Lodged!
    02/18/2017 - Golden Email!!! Direct Grant!!!!! - Received on a saturday 9:40 AM
    xx May 2017 - Big Move! (Australian Format na dapat ang dates! :D )

  • d_thugcydald_thugcydal Singapore
    Posts: 49Member
    Joined: Jul 05, 2016
    @PCK congrats... Ang bilis ng sayo... Sana sumunod na rin kami...

    263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer

    07/20/16 - Started preparation for PTE-A Exam
    08/12/16 (AM) - Mock Test A (L-76, R-68, S-76, W-73)
    08/12/16 (PM) - Mock Test B (L-76, R-67, S-72, W-76)
    08/12/16 (Night) - PTE-A Exam (L-80, R-77, S-64, W-86) failed...
    08/18/16 - Start to gather ACS requirements first
    10/21/16 - Completed all ACS requirements
    10/24/16 - ACS - Lodge Skills Assessment (Stage 1)
    10/25/16 - ACS - Stage 2
    10/31/16 - ACS - Stage 4
    11/02/16 - ACS - Stage 5 (positive result) Praise God!
    11/11/16 - PTE-A Exam 2 (L-90, R-73, S-85, W-87) successful...
    11/14/16 - Submitted EOI for 189 (65) / 190 (70)
    12/21/16 - ITA Received... Praise God!
    12/23/16 - Went Back to Philippines to Get NBI Clearance, CEMI for Wife
    01/20/17 - Got my SG CoC
    01/27/17 - Medicals for our Family, Kids need to go back for TST Test due to CNY Holiday
    01/31/17 - TST Test for my Kids
    02/01/17 - Medicals for me and my wife are cleared.. Praise God..
    02/03/17 - TST Test Reading for Kids...
    02/06/17 - All Medicals Cleared... Praise God!
    02/06/17 - Visa Lodged. Start uploading documents.
    02/06/17 - eAppeal for Wife's SG CoC
    02/17/17 - Fingerprinting and collection for Wife's SG CoC
    02/18/17 - Uploaded wife's SG CoC
    02/20/17 - Uploaded Form 80 for me and my wife
    02/22/17 - Direct Grant... Praise God!

  • momnijosh08momnijosh08 Bulacan
    Posts: 62Member
    Joined: Dec 07, 2016
    @PCK thank you and congrats. Sir pajoin nako dito sa batch na to ha hehe

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    Currently holding 189 visa, below is hubby's timeline
    233914 Engineering Technologist
    -----------------------------------------------
    06/01/2014 – IELTS exam (sablay sa writing only 6.5)
    10/01/2015 – submitted EA
    12/18/2015 – received EA assessment – Bachelor's Degree
    01/15/2016 – EOI 55 points applied for 190
    07/30/2016 – IELTS take 2 (7.5,8,7,5.5)
    08/31/2016 – updated EOI 65 points 189
    09/28/2016 – ITA
    11/22/2016 – lodged 189
    12/03/2016 – Medical at Makati Nationwide Health
    12/10/2016 – All cleared medical (me and son)
    12/28/2016 – received SG COC
    01/05/2017 – submitted SG COC to CO
    02/16/2017 – CO requested wife's passport and HUS
    02/20/2017 – to submit wife's passport and HUS
  • momnijosh08momnijosh08 Bulacan
    Posts: 62Member
    Joined: Dec 07, 2016
    pajoin po ako please..
    ang tagal na nung date ng lodgement namin. i could see from you guys, ang bilis bilis maGrant. huhubels. anu kaya prob samin.


    ***Grant***
    1. @swirlycurly | 189 | 01 Feb 2017 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide | 13 Feb | Victoria | Dec 2017
    2. @xiaolico | 189 | 23 Jan 2017 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide | 15 Feb | Melbourne | Aug 2017
    3. @PCK | 189 | 07 Feb 2017 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide l 18 Feb | Sydney | May 2017


    ***CO contact***
    2. @maren1026 | 189 | 01 Feb 2017 | 13 Feb 2017 / notification that assessment has commenced | GSM Adelaide (Ladan) l Date Granted | Sydney | Initial Entry Month/Year
    3. @momnijosh08 |189|22 Nov 2016| 17 Feb 2017 / HUS request and Wife's passport needed| GSM Adelaide| Date Granted| Brisbane| Initial Entry Month/Year


    ***Visa Lodge***

    Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year

    1. @towbee | 189 | 06 Feb 2017 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | NSW/Sydney | Initial Entry Month/Year
    2. @d_thugcydal | 189 | 06 Feb 2017 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Sydney | Initial Entry Month/Year
    3. @SAP_Melaka | 189 | 14 Feb 2017 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Melbourne | Initial Entry Month/Year


    **ITA Received***

    Username | Visa type | Points | EOI Lodge Date | ITA Date Received | Occupation

    1. @czaaaps | 189 | 75 | 09 Feb 2017 | 15 Feb 2017 | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)
    2. @joyee | 189/190 | 75/80 | 11 Feb 2017 | 14 Feb 2017 | 221111 (General Accountant)
    3. @eujin | 189 | 70 | 13 Feb 2017 | 15 Feb 2017 | 261313 (Software Engineer)
    4. @wanderer | 189 | 70 | 03 Feb 2017 | 15 Feb 2017 | 233512 (Mechanical Engineer)

    ***EOI LODGE***

    Username | Visa type | Points | EOI Lodge Date | ITA Date Received | Occupation
  • tweety11tweety11 Singapore
    Posts: 568Member
    Joined: Sep 07, 2016
    @PCK congrats!! Sipag ni CO mo hehe. Anong name?

    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 :)

  • eujineujin Shinjō
    Posts: 290Member
    Joined: Sep 23, 2016
    edited February 2017
    @PCK nice sir, ambilis nga. nakakaamaze :) congrats.. !!

    Singit ko na rin question ko.. hehe,
    - ang English Result letter (PTE) at Assessment Letter (ACS), need ba ipa-ctc din or direcho upload na?
    and yung sa result for dependant, kasi diba aside from sending the pte results letter, need din isend online via their website (for primary),
    -for dependant's results, Need din ba isend online via PTE website? or kahit ung result letter nalang ang iupload sa visa lodge?
    thank you guys!

    a year from now, you will wish you had started today

  • DrAgKurtDrAgKurt Mandaluyong, PHL
    Posts: 127Member
    Joined: Nov 09, 2016
    @PCK congrats! :)

    2016 - 2021 Hiatus
    03-2021 - Gathered all necessary documents for ACS
    01-2022 - Submitted documents to ACS
    03-2022 - Received positive ACS assessment
    04-2022 - PTE review
    06-10-2022 - PTE exam (achieved desired score)
    06-16-2022 - Lodged EOI - 85pts (189); 100pts (491)
    12-08-2022 - ITA received (189)
    01-13-2023 - Visa lodged
    02-17-2023 - Medical
    03-06-2023 - Health clearance
    01-24-2024 - Visa GRANT! 🇦🇺
    09-XX-2024 - Big Move! 🇦🇺

    =======
    Philippians 4:13
    "I can do all this through Him who gives me strength."

  • AshaAsha Quezon City
    Posts: 108Member
    Joined: Jul 13, 2016
    Hello everyone! Pasali po sa Feb batch. Haaay nakakastress ng sobra ang pagbayad ng visa fee. But God made a way so we're able to meet the deadline. Yey! Praying for a visa grant soon. :)

    Sep 09 2016 - PTE-A
    Oct 01 2016 - SA SS Lodged
    Dec 15 2016 - SA Approval / Received ITA (Visa 190)

  • PCKPCK Mandaluyong
    Posts: 70Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2016
    edited February 2017
    @tweety11 Sophie nakalagay sa baba. Hehe thanks!

    @eujin thanks. Kami pinaCTC namin lahat ng documents. As in lahat. Magastos pero sagarin nyo na since gumastos narin.

    @DrAgKurt thanks!

    @momnijosh08 @Asha append nyo po ung details nyo dun sa tracker. Nasa page13 ata last, ako nagpost.

    261312 (Developer Programmer)

    2014 - Decided we were going to Australia

    06/01/2016 - booked IELTS
    06/25/2016 - IELTS exam
    07/08/2016 - IELTS score (8.5, 8.5, 7.5, 7.0) LRSW
    09/15/2016 - Submitted docs for ACS
    10/07/2016 - Results from ACS (2 years deducted)
    10/09/2016 - lodged EOI - 189 - 60 points
    ------ Decided to pursue PTE to get higher score ----
    11/30/2016 - Mock Test A (83, 70, 76, 80) LRSW
    12/16/2016 - booked PTE-A - Jan 9, 2017
    01/07/2017 - Mock Test B (89, 74, 65, 85) LRSW
    01/09/2017 - PTE-A Exam
    01/11/2017 - Blessed!!! (90, 88, 90, 87) LRSW
    01/11/2017 - updated EOI - 189 - 70 points
    01/12/2017 - NBI Clearance - Hit
    01/17/2017 - Blessed!!! ITA Received!
    01/20/2017 - Got NBI ........ wrong address ulit nanaman (engot)
    01/30/2017 - Got NBI
    02/01/2017 - Medical Exam
    02/06/2017 - Wife's Medical - Health Clearance Provided - No action required - Mine : Examinations Ready for Assessment - No action required
    02/07/2017 - My medical got cleared - Health Clearance Provided - No action required
    02/07/2017 - Visa Lodged!
    02/18/2017 - Golden Email!!! Direct Grant!!!!! - Received on a saturday 9:40 AM
    xx May 2017 - Big Move! (Australian Format na dapat ang dates! :D )

  • PCKPCK Mandaluyong
    Posts: 70Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2016
    @d_thugcydal thanks!! Malapit na yan. Wag mawalan ng pagasa.

    261312 (Developer Programmer)

    2014 - Decided we were going to Australia

    06/01/2016 - booked IELTS
    06/25/2016 - IELTS exam
    07/08/2016 - IELTS score (8.5, 8.5, 7.5, 7.0) LRSW
    09/15/2016 - Submitted docs for ACS
    10/07/2016 - Results from ACS (2 years deducted)
    10/09/2016 - lodged EOI - 189 - 60 points
    ------ Decided to pursue PTE to get higher score ----
    11/30/2016 - Mock Test A (83, 70, 76, 80) LRSW
    12/16/2016 - booked PTE-A - Jan 9, 2017
    01/07/2017 - Mock Test B (89, 74, 65, 85) LRSW
    01/09/2017 - PTE-A Exam
    01/11/2017 - Blessed!!! (90, 88, 90, 87) LRSW
    01/11/2017 - updated EOI - 189 - 70 points
    01/12/2017 - NBI Clearance - Hit
    01/17/2017 - Blessed!!! ITA Received!
    01/20/2017 - Got NBI ........ wrong address ulit nanaman (engot)
    01/30/2017 - Got NBI
    02/01/2017 - Medical Exam
    02/06/2017 - Wife's Medical - Health Clearance Provided - No action required - Mine : Examinations Ready for Assessment - No action required
    02/07/2017 - My medical got cleared - Health Clearance Provided - No action required
    02/07/2017 - Visa Lodged!
    02/18/2017 - Golden Email!!! Direct Grant!!!!! - Received on a saturday 9:40 AM
    xx May 2017 - Big Move! (Australian Format na dapat ang dates! :D )

  • towbeetowbee Posts: 193Member
    Joined: Jul 05, 2016
    edited February 2017
    Wow congrats @PCK! Last week langsabi mo sana tayo na ang next. Ayan, finish line ka na! Sana kami rin this week!

    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

  • PCKPCK Mandaluyong
    Posts: 70Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2016
    edited February 2017
    @towbee thanks!! Malapit narin yang sayo!

    261312 (Developer Programmer)

    2014 - Decided we were going to Australia

    06/01/2016 - booked IELTS
    06/25/2016 - IELTS exam
    07/08/2016 - IELTS score (8.5, 8.5, 7.5, 7.0) LRSW
    09/15/2016 - Submitted docs for ACS
    10/07/2016 - Results from ACS (2 years deducted)
    10/09/2016 - lodged EOI - 189 - 60 points
    ------ Decided to pursue PTE to get higher score ----
    11/30/2016 - Mock Test A (83, 70, 76, 80) LRSW
    12/16/2016 - booked PTE-A - Jan 9, 2017
    01/07/2017 - Mock Test B (89, 74, 65, 85) LRSW
    01/09/2017 - PTE-A Exam
    01/11/2017 - Blessed!!! (90, 88, 90, 87) LRSW
    01/11/2017 - updated EOI - 189 - 70 points
    01/12/2017 - NBI Clearance - Hit
    01/17/2017 - Blessed!!! ITA Received!
    01/20/2017 - Got NBI ........ wrong address ulit nanaman (engot)
    01/30/2017 - Got NBI
    02/01/2017 - Medical Exam
    02/06/2017 - Wife's Medical - Health Clearance Provided - No action required - Mine : Examinations Ready for Assessment - No action required
    02/07/2017 - My medical got cleared - Health Clearance Provided - No action required
    02/07/2017 - Visa Lodged!
    02/18/2017 - Golden Email!!! Direct Grant!!!!! - Received on a saturday 9:40 AM
    xx May 2017 - Big Move! (Australian Format na dapat ang dates! :D )

  • vhenzchicovhenzchico Posts: 238Member
    Joined: Oct 21, 2012
    @eujin No need na po. Clear scanned color copy will do for the docs na isa-submit for visa application. And yes, pedeng yung pdf copy nung letter at assessment, diretso upload na. :)
    Pedeng iupload mo and then i-send mo pa via PTE website para sure na sure. :)

    342314 (Electronic Instrument Trades Worker - General)
    Primary Applicant

    09/05/15- Began gathering docs/requirements for TRA Assessment
    12/23/15- Lodge documents for TRA Assessment
    01/07/16- Received acknowledgement email from TRA
    04/01/16- Received outcome letter from TRA. Successful! (Thanks God!)
    04/13/16- PTE Academic exam schedule (L-75/ R-76 / S-52/ W-84) :(
    04/14/16- EOI lodged for Visa Subclass 190/ SS for NSW
    04/30/16- IELTS exam schedule (L-8.5/ R-7.5/ S-6.5/ W-6.5) :(
    10/13/16- Received invitation to apply from NSW
    10/18/16- Lodge application for NSW nomination
    11/09/16- NSW Nomination/ SS Invitation received (Thank u God!)
    11/25/16- Medicals for the family
    12/01/16- Me and hubby's medical got cleared
    12/13/16- My son's medical got cleared
    12/20/16- 190 Visa Application lodged. (all available documents frontloaded)
    01/11/17- Direct Grant! Finish Line!!! Salamat Papa God!
    03/08/17- Big Move! :)

  • RRRRRR Mandaluyong
    Posts: 12Member
    Joined: Jan 17, 2016
    Good morning guys! November batch ako but I just want to share the good news. I just got my PR visa yesterday!! Nagulat ako because i was not expecting to get it on a Saturday. But i guess iba kapag visa 190? In any case I am so thankful especially sa pinoy.au and to all of you here. Cheers and good luck!

    Management Accountant 221112

    2-Dec-15 - Decided to work and live in Sydney
    6-May-16 - IELTS Speaking Test
    7-May-16 - IELTS Reading, Writing, and Listening Test
    20-May-16 - IELTS result: L - 8.5; R - 8.0; W - 7.0; S - 7.5
    21-May-16 - Submitted Initial Application to CPAA; paid AUD 445.00
    12-Jun-16 - Submitted required documents to CPAA
    16-Jul-16 - Got Positive assessment from CPAA (qualification only; skilled employment negative)
    20-Jul-16 - Submitted EOI - 60 pts (190 NSW)
    6-Aug-16 - Discovered that i needed 70 points for accountant
    30-Aug-16 - PTE Academic Test
    1-Sep-16 - PTE Academic result: L - 90; R - 90; W - 90; S - 90
    1-Sep-16 - Submitted EOI - 70 pts (190 NSW)
    30-Oct-16 - Submitted an appeal to CPAA for skilled employment
    14-Nov-16 - Got Positive skilled employment assessment from CPAA
    15-Nov-16 - Submitted EOI - 70 pts (189); 75 pts (190 NSW)
    25-Nov-16 - Got Invitation to Apply for Nomination from NSW
    3-Dec-16 - Lodged NSW nomination application
    17-Jan-17 - Received ITA 190
    5-Feb-17 - Lodged visa 190 application and uploaded all docs
    18-Feb-17 - Direct Grant PRAISE THE LORD
    6-Jun-17 - Initial Entry Date

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