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ANZSCO 221213 External Auditor
[VISA 190-80 pts]
(Age:30| PTE:20| Exp: 10| Educ:15| SS:5)
26 November 2016 - Engaged MARA accredited agent
11 February 2017 - PTE Mock Test A: L-77 R-72 S-60 W-82
12 February 2017 - PTE Mock Test B: L-79 R-69 S-66 W-81
14 February 2017 - PTE-A Exam
18 February 2017 - PTE-A Exam: L-90 R-83 S-90 W-80 (Superior)
19 February 2017 - VETASESS Migration Assessment (Internal Auditor)
11 April 2017 - Full skills assessment - negative outcome
17 August 2017 - Re-assessment - outcome review (employment) - negative outcome
15 September 2017 - CPAA Migration Assessment (External Auditor)
09 October 2017 - Result of assessment - academically suitable for migration under External Auditor. However, duties listed in the employment are considered to be closely related to "internal auditing".
20 October 2017 - Appeal for External Auditor (Employment)
03 November 2017 - Positive CPAA assessment! Yehey!
03 November 2017 - Lodged EOI (189/190-NSW)
17 November 2017 - Received invitation to apply for NSW state nomination.
18 November 2017 - Lodged my nomination application with NSW.
28 November 2017 - Approved application for NSW nomination and received an ITA for Visa 190
05 December 2017 - Lodged VISA 190 - DIBP
09 December 2017 - Medical Examination @ Nationwide Makati
13 December 2017 - NBI Clearance (Hit)
18 December 2017 - Claimed NBI Clearance
18 December 2017 - Frontloaded all documents
21 February 2018 - CO contact - employment reference (which I have already submitted)
23 February 2018 - First Feedback (suggestion)
15 March 2018 - Second Feedback (suggestion)
20 March 2018 - VISA Grant - Thank you God!
10 September 2018 - IED
13 December 2018 - Got a job with Big 4 Audit Firm (External Auditor-Senior Associate)
1 July 2019 - Moved to another audit firm (External/Internal Auditor-Senior Associate)
14 Jan 2021 - Got an Internal Auditor job in one of the biggeat insurance companies
Tips on BM: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6492/migrating-to-australia-with-high-hopes/p16
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)
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I also took IELTS 2x here in Dubai, nag fail ako both times with just .5 difference sa Writting (1st test) then another .5 sa Speaking (2nd test). Then nag PTE na ako.
Got my desired score from my first exam and more! naka 90 ako on all categories kaya gulat rin ako.
check out E2 Language from youtube and do the practice test to see where you're lacking.
25 January 2015 - Vetassess Skills Assessment submission
16 April 2015 - Vetassess results - Positive!
5 December 2015 - IELTS G. Exam 1 L-8 R-7.5 S-7 W-6.5 (needed 7 on all categories)
25 June 2016 - IELTS G. Exam 2 L-8 R-8.5 S-6.5 W-7.5 (another failed attempt to get a score of 7 on all categories)
14 February 2017 - PTE Exam
15 February 2017 - PTE Test Results: L-90 R-90 S-90 W-90 (Thank you LORD!!!)
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Joined: Sep 20, 2013
L 70
R 62
S 75
W 69
Target ko kahit 65 points lng.
ANZSCO 261313 (Software Engineer)
Points :
Age : 30pts | English : 10pts | Employment : 10pts | Qualification : 15pts | Total : 65pts.
22 Feb 2017 : ACS Assessment Completed -> suitable
26 Feb 2017 : PTE Mock 1 -> L=70 R=62 S=75 W=69
27 Feb 2017 : PTE Mock 2 -> L=73 R=68 S=72 W=71
01 Mar 2017 : PTE Mock 3 -> L=76 R=70 S=71 W=82
02 Mar 2017 : PTE Real Exam -> L=73 R=80 S=90 W=70
03 Mar 2017 : Submitted EOI for Visa 189 -> 65pts
03 Mar 2017 : Submitted EOI for Visa 190 (NSW) -> 70pts.
04 Mar 2017 : Submitted EOI for Visa 190 (Vic) -> 70pts.
29 Mar 2017 : ITA Received (Visa 189)
29 Mar 2017 : Requested SG COC
31 Mar 2017 : Medical
05 Apr 2017 : Medical Completed -> No further actions required
05 Apr 2017 : Visa Lodged (Front-loaded all docs except SG COC)
07 Apr 2017 : Uploaded SG COC
20 Apr 2017 : Direct Grant. Thank you Lord!
Posts: 188Member
Joined: Aug 09, 2016
ANZSCO 221111 - Accountant (General) 189:70 - 190(NSW):75
1st take PTE-A: Failed - sad
2nd take PTE-A: Passed - yay!
28.10.2016 - Submitted skills and employment assessment to CPA Australia.
18.11.2016 - Answered prayers, positive assessments from CPA Australia.
21.11.2016 - Submitted EOI 189-70 : 190 (Any)-75
01.12.2016 - Received State Nomination from WA - but requires employment so we'll let this lapse.
08.12.2016 - Changed preferred state to "NSW"
28.10.217 - PTE 73/85/86/75 -LRSW - sayang!
09.12.217 - PTE 69/90/86/80 -LRSW - sayang again!
Reviewing for PTE again bawal suko/Waiting for ITA
“Whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” Matthew 21:22”
Posts: 200Member
Joined: Aug 11, 2015
Subclass 573 SVP
11 & 12 Sept 2015 - Sat IELTS-A Exam
25 Sept 2015 - IELTS Result: OBS:7.0 (Thank you, God!)
06 Oct 2015 - Submitted Application to Uni via IDP
22 Oct 2015 - Received Offer Letter. Accepted Offer Letter. Paid Tuition Fee & OSHC
23 Oct 2015 - Received eCoE
06 Nov 2015 - Medical Exam at NHSI
06 Nov 2015 - Lodged Student Visa Application via IDP
09 Nov 2015 - Received acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
11 & 12 Nov 2015 - Medical Result Uploaded
20 Nov 2015 - Visa grant (Thank you, Lord!)
20 Dec 2015 - First day in Australia
22 Feb 2017 - PTE L/R/S/W 90, 81, 90, 90 (Thank you, God!)
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I suggest take the test in an inconspicuous day like Tuesday morning (10am). That way konti lang kayo mag tetest, nung test date ko, 2 lang kami (indian yung kasabay ko). Sa Al Barsha (JNS), punuan usually.
Like I said, do take E2 Languages videos from youtube seriously, lalu na yung sa Describe Image method nila.
Good luck Diana!
25 January 2015 - Vetassess Skills Assessment submission
16 April 2015 - Vetassess results - Positive!
5 December 2015 - IELTS G. Exam 1 L-8 R-7.5 S-7 W-6.5 (needed 7 on all categories)
25 June 2016 - IELTS G. Exam 2 L-8 R-8.5 S-6.5 W-7.5 (another failed attempt to get a score of 7 on all categories)
14 February 2017 - PTE Exam
15 February 2017 - PTE Test Results: L-90 R-90 S-90 W-90 (Thank you LORD!!!)
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25 January 2015 - Vetassess Skills Assessment submission
16 April 2015 - Vetassess results - Positive!
5 December 2015 - IELTS G. Exam 1 L-8 R-7.5 S-7 W-6.5 (needed 7 on all categories)
25 June 2016 - IELTS G. Exam 2 L-8 R-8.5 S-6.5 W-7.5 (another failed attempt to get a score of 7 on all categories)
14 February 2017 - PTE Exam
15 February 2017 - PTE Test Results: L-90 R-90 S-90 W-90 (Thank you LORD!!!)
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Joined: Feb 26, 2017
25 January 2015 - Vetassess Skills Assessment submission
16 April 2015 - Vetassess results - Positive!
5 December 2015 - IELTS G. Exam 1 L-8 R-7.5 S-7 W-6.5 (needed 7 on all categories)
25 June 2016 - IELTS G. Exam 2 L-8 R-8.5 S-6.5 W-7.5 (another failed attempt to get a score of 7 on all categories)
14 February 2017 - PTE Exam
15 February 2017 - PTE Test Results: L-90 R-90 S-90 W-90 (Thank you LORD!!!)
Posts: 335Member
Joined: Nov 20, 2016
ANZSCO 221213 External Auditor
[VISA 190-80 pts]
(Age:30| PTE:20| Exp: 10| Educ:15| SS:5)
26 November 2016 - Engaged MARA accredited agent
11 February 2017 - PTE Mock Test A: L-77 R-72 S-60 W-82
12 February 2017 - PTE Mock Test B: L-79 R-69 S-66 W-81
14 February 2017 - PTE-A Exam
18 February 2017 - PTE-A Exam: L-90 R-83 S-90 W-80 (Superior)
19 February 2017 - VETASESS Migration Assessment (Internal Auditor)
11 April 2017 - Full skills assessment - negative outcome
17 August 2017 - Re-assessment - outcome review (employment) - negative outcome
15 September 2017 - CPAA Migration Assessment (External Auditor)
09 October 2017 - Result of assessment - academically suitable for migration under External Auditor. However, duties listed in the employment are considered to be closely related to "internal auditing".
20 October 2017 - Appeal for External Auditor (Employment)
03 November 2017 - Positive CPAA assessment! Yehey!
03 November 2017 - Lodged EOI (189/190-NSW)
17 November 2017 - Received invitation to apply for NSW state nomination.
18 November 2017 - Lodged my nomination application with NSW.
28 November 2017 - Approved application for NSW nomination and received an ITA for Visa 190
05 December 2017 - Lodged VISA 190 - DIBP
09 December 2017 - Medical Examination @ Nationwide Makati
13 December 2017 - NBI Clearance (Hit)
18 December 2017 - Claimed NBI Clearance
18 December 2017 - Frontloaded all documents
21 February 2018 - CO contact - employment reference (which I have already submitted)
23 February 2018 - First Feedback (suggestion)
15 March 2018 - Second Feedback (suggestion)
20 March 2018 - VISA Grant - Thank you God!
10 September 2018 - IED
13 December 2018 - Got a job with Big 4 Audit Firm (External Auditor-Senior Associate)
1 July 2019 - Moved to another audit firm (External/Internal Auditor-Senior Associate)
14 Jan 2021 - Got an Internal Auditor job in one of the biggeat insurance companies
Tips on BM: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6492/migrating-to-australia-with-high-hopes/p16
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)
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Joined: Feb 26, 2017
Also, same to you ganda ng score mo sa PTE!
25 January 2015 - Vetassess Skills Assessment submission
16 April 2015 - Vetassess results - Positive!
5 December 2015 - IELTS G. Exam 1 L-8 R-7.5 S-7 W-6.5 (needed 7 on all categories)
25 June 2016 - IELTS G. Exam 2 L-8 R-8.5 S-6.5 W-7.5 (another failed attempt to get a score of 7 on all categories)
14 February 2017 - PTE Exam
15 February 2017 - PTE Test Results: L-90 R-90 S-90 W-90 (Thank you LORD!!!)
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Joined: Feb 26, 2017
25 January 2015 - Vetassess Skills Assessment submission
16 April 2015 - Vetassess results - Positive!
5 December 2015 - IELTS G. Exam 1 L-8 R-7.5 S-7 W-6.5 (needed 7 on all categories)
25 June 2016 - IELTS G. Exam 2 L-8 R-8.5 S-6.5 W-7.5 (another failed attempt to get a score of 7 on all categories)
14 February 2017 - PTE Exam
15 February 2017 - PTE Test Results: L-90 R-90 S-90 W-90 (Thank you LORD!!!)
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Joined: Nov 20, 2016
Btw, you have an option whether to choose VISA 189/190. Depends on the outcome of your assessment. Like me, I am still waiting for the assessment as to how many years the VETASSESS will give me as my years of exp in my IA occupation.
ANZSCO 221213 External Auditor
[VISA 190-80 pts]
(Age:30| PTE:20| Exp: 10| Educ:15| SS:5)
26 November 2016 - Engaged MARA accredited agent
11 February 2017 - PTE Mock Test A: L-77 R-72 S-60 W-82
12 February 2017 - PTE Mock Test B: L-79 R-69 S-66 W-81
14 February 2017 - PTE-A Exam
18 February 2017 - PTE-A Exam: L-90 R-83 S-90 W-80 (Superior)
19 February 2017 - VETASESS Migration Assessment (Internal Auditor)
11 April 2017 - Full skills assessment - negative outcome
17 August 2017 - Re-assessment - outcome review (employment) - negative outcome
15 September 2017 - CPAA Migration Assessment (External Auditor)
09 October 2017 - Result of assessment - academically suitable for migration under External Auditor. However, duties listed in the employment are considered to be closely related to "internal auditing".
20 October 2017 - Appeal for External Auditor (Employment)
03 November 2017 - Positive CPAA assessment! Yehey!
03 November 2017 - Lodged EOI (189/190-NSW)
17 November 2017 - Received invitation to apply for NSW state nomination.
18 November 2017 - Lodged my nomination application with NSW.
28 November 2017 - Approved application for NSW nomination and received an ITA for Visa 190
05 December 2017 - Lodged VISA 190 - DIBP
09 December 2017 - Medical Examination @ Nationwide Makati
13 December 2017 - NBI Clearance (Hit)
18 December 2017 - Claimed NBI Clearance
18 December 2017 - Frontloaded all documents
21 February 2018 - CO contact - employment reference (which I have already submitted)
23 February 2018 - First Feedback (suggestion)
15 March 2018 - Second Feedback (suggestion)
20 March 2018 - VISA Grant - Thank you God!
10 September 2018 - IED
13 December 2018 - Got a job with Big 4 Audit Firm (External Auditor-Senior Associate)
1 July 2019 - Moved to another audit firm (External/Internal Auditor-Senior Associate)
14 Jan 2021 - Got an Internal Auditor job in one of the biggeat insurance companies
Tips on BM: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6492/migrating-to-australia-with-high-hopes/p16
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)
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ANZSCO 221111 - Accountant (General) 189:70 - 190(NSW):75
1st take PTE-A: Failed - sad
2nd take PTE-A: Passed - yay!
28.10.2016 - Submitted skills and employment assessment to CPA Australia.
18.11.2016 - Answered prayers, positive assessments from CPA Australia.
21.11.2016 - Submitted EOI 189-70 : 190 (Any)-75
01.12.2016 - Received State Nomination from WA - but requires employment so we'll let this lapse.
08.12.2016 - Changed preferred state to "NSW"
28.10.217 - PTE 73/85/86/75 -LRSW - sayang!
09.12.217 - PTE 69/90/86/80 -LRSW - sayang again!
Reviewing for PTE again bawal suko/Waiting for ITA
“Whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” Matthew 21:22”
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Medyo na tyambahan ko lang yung score ko pero naka tulong yung mga videos and practice for sure.
Good luck!
25 January 2015 - Vetassess Skills Assessment submission
16 April 2015 - Vetassess results - Positive!
5 December 2015 - IELTS G. Exam 1 L-8 R-7.5 S-7 W-6.5 (needed 7 on all categories)
25 June 2016 - IELTS G. Exam 2 L-8 R-8.5 S-6.5 W-7.5 (another failed attempt to get a score of 7 on all categories)
14 February 2017 - PTE Exam
15 February 2017 - PTE Test Results: L-90 R-90 S-90 W-90 (Thank you LORD!!!)
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Joined: Sep 05, 2016
Thank you to everyone dito sa forum na to. Huge help!
Posts: 84Member
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Joined: Oct 20, 2016
221111 Accountant (General)
23.09.2016 - visited Sydney & Melbourne
(decided to pursue migration plans)
19.12.2016 - PTE-A Exam - Scores Cancelled
14.03.2017 - PTE-A Exam - L87 R88 S87 W90
13.04.2017 – CPAA Assessment (Positive, but deducted 2 yrs in experience)
13.04.2017 – Submitted EOI (189 – 75 pts / 190 (NSW) – 80 pts)
25.05.2017 - Received NSW ITA
26.05.2017 - Lodged nomination
31.05.2017 - Approved NSW SS
03.06.2017 - Medical @ Point Medical Paragon
24.06.2017 - Repeat Medical (3x found blood in urine)
05.07.2017 - SG COC
08.07.2017 - 190 Visa Lodged
14.09.2017 - Direct Grant Visa 190
xx.xx.2017 - excited for DG!!!!
Posts: 197Member
Joined: Oct 20, 2016
221111 Accountant (General)
23.09.2016 - visited Sydney & Melbourne
(decided to pursue migration plans)
19.12.2016 - PTE-A Exam - Scores Cancelled
14.03.2017 - PTE-A Exam - L87 R88 S87 W90
13.04.2017 – CPAA Assessment (Positive, but deducted 2 yrs in experience)
13.04.2017 – Submitted EOI (189 – 75 pts / 190 (NSW) – 80 pts)
25.05.2017 - Received NSW ITA
26.05.2017 - Lodged nomination
31.05.2017 - Approved NSW SS
03.06.2017 - Medical @ Point Medical Paragon
24.06.2017 - Repeat Medical (3x found blood in urine)
05.07.2017 - SG COC
08.07.2017 - 190 Visa Lodged
14.09.2017 - Direct Grant Visa 190
xx.xx.2017 - excited for DG!!!!
Posts: 200Member
Joined: Aug 11, 2015
Subclass 573 SVP
11 & 12 Sept 2015 - Sat IELTS-A Exam
25 Sept 2015 - IELTS Result: OBS:7.0 (Thank you, God!)
06 Oct 2015 - Submitted Application to Uni via IDP
22 Oct 2015 - Received Offer Letter. Accepted Offer Letter. Paid Tuition Fee & OSHC
23 Oct 2015 - Received eCoE
06 Nov 2015 - Medical Exam at NHSI
06 Nov 2015 - Lodged Student Visa Application via IDP
09 Nov 2015 - Received acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
11 & 12 Nov 2015 - Medical Result Uploaded
20 Nov 2015 - Visa grant (Thank you, Lord!)
20 Dec 2015 - First day in Australia
22 Feb 2017 - PTE L/R/S/W 90, 81, 90, 90 (Thank you, God!)
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I took my PTE last Sat, 25Feb, here in Jeddah. Up til now wala pa rin result. There was an incident during my exam. After ko mag mic test ng pagkatagal tagal, nung nagstart na ko mag read aloud, nagtaka ko bakit in 2-3 sec eh biglang nagcomplete na agad ung recording eh ilang words pa lang yung nasasabi ko. Then I called the attention of the admin, he said just click next and try again tapos umalis na sya. So 2nd item, same thing happened. I called him again. Next ko lang din daw ulet. 3rd item same thing. Then the admin, rebooted my PC.
While waiting for my PC to boot, chineck ko yung button sa headset for the controls ng volume at mic na nakabaligtad facing down sa table. AYUN! nakamute pala mic. Napindot pala yung mute button. It was a new type of headset (Microsoft). Nung First take ko di pa un ang headset, Plantronics pa ata yun.
To cut the story short, sabi nung admin magfile nalang daw sya ng incident report then expect ako ng call from PTE. I waited two days now. I called again the test center today, just finding out na di pala nagsubmit ng incident report itong si admin guy. grrrrr....
Now meron na kong incident number. But when I called the PTE Customer Service (na napakamahal ng charge) sabi nila since ngayon lang daw nacreate yung incident report, I would need to wait for another couple of days for the call. If wla daw tumawag, follow up ako after 3-5 days. Haayyy...
After all the preparations, and thinking na "this is it!!!", ayun hassle pa. I was hoping pa naman na makahabol for the March1 invi round.
Anyways, all is in God's control. Just need to trust in His perfect timing...
Just sharing guys...
233511 Industrial Engineer
01 Jun2016 - Signed Agreement w/ agent
24 Sep2016 - IELTS Exam
13 Oct2016 - IELTS Result L=8 R=7 S=7 W=7
22 Oct2016 - Lodge EA Assessment Fast Track
11 Nov2016 - EA Positive Result
12 Nov2016 - Lodge EOI (189visa 65pts)
06 Dec2016 - EOI Update: Added 190visa (189/190 | 65/70)
06 Dec2016 - Booked PTE Exam to gain add'l 10pts in Lang
08 Dec2016 - PTE 1st Take Jeddah (L=83 R=73 S=57 W=84)
02 Jan2017 - PTE 2nd Take Manila (L=78 R=78 S=75 W=79)
28 Mar2017 - ITA Received
(no need for the PTE superior. 65pts was enough to get invited)
05 Apr2017 - VISA Lodged
06 Apr2017 - Medical Family @ St. Luke's BGC
13 April2017 - Medical cleared (w/ wife+3kids)
20 April2017 - CO contact. Form815 for son
21 April2017 - VISA GRANT!!!
11 July2017 - BM! Sydney.
Jeremiah 29:11
Matthew 6:33
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ANZSCO 261313 (Software Engineer)
Points :
Age : 30pts | English : 10pts | Employment : 10pts | Qualification : 15pts | Total : 65pts.
22 Feb 2017 : ACS Assessment Completed -> suitable
26 Feb 2017 : PTE Mock 1 -> L=70 R=62 S=75 W=69
27 Feb 2017 : PTE Mock 2 -> L=73 R=68 S=72 W=71
01 Mar 2017 : PTE Mock 3 -> L=76 R=70 S=71 W=82
02 Mar 2017 : PTE Real Exam -> L=73 R=80 S=90 W=70
03 Mar 2017 : Submitted EOI for Visa 189 -> 65pts
03 Mar 2017 : Submitted EOI for Visa 190 (NSW) -> 70pts.
04 Mar 2017 : Submitted EOI for Visa 190 (Vic) -> 70pts.
29 Mar 2017 : ITA Received (Visa 189)
29 Mar 2017 : Requested SG COC
31 Mar 2017 : Medical
05 Apr 2017 : Medical Completed -> No further actions required
05 Apr 2017 : Visa Lodged (Front-loaded all docs except SG COC)
07 Apr 2017 : Uploaded SG COC
20 Apr 2017 : Direct Grant. Thank you Lord!
Posts: 187Member
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