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Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 38Member
Joined: Apr 22, 2016
current exp- Logistic Coordinator (Aviation Company(Dubai)- 2.5 yrs.
2nd exp- Quality Assurance Engineer/Software testing - 2.5 yrs
1st exp- Technical Support (Web hosting)- 2 yrs.
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
Posts: 38Member
Joined: Apr 22, 2016
Posts: 44Member
Joined: Jul 01, 2014
I'd like to share my experience since the time I started this discussion.
My husband and I moved a year after we received the visa. We prepared a few things before finally deciding the move date. We got ourselves certifications that we know would add value to our CVs. We also prepared a reasonable amount of money for the move.
But after all those preparations, what happened next when we got here was way beyond our expectations. My husband got a job after a month. I also got a casual job after two months of job hunting and luckily got hired by the company.
What I'm trying to say is that it all boils down to three things: faith, confidence and luck.
Faith - Have faith that everything will be okay. Whatever odds you may get yourself in, there will always be light at the end of the tunnel.
Confidence - Have confidence with your knowledge, skills and experience by getting the right visa, education and skills you need to be visible in the market.
Luck - Be at the right place at the right time ika nga.
After a year of being here, I never regretted choosing Down Under over Dubai. The move is worth it. And I believe you will feel the same. Di mo mami-miss ang Dubai mall.
Posts: 52Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2016
Posts: 913Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2014
312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
Joined: Nov 08, 2016
I think many people now chose to leave UAE considering the cost of living here, lahat nagtaas na, ang sahod na lang ang hindi nagtataas plus magkakaroon narin ng 5% tax.
@Winnie2016 , Ask ko lang bakit ikaw lang mag isa hindi ba kasama ang family mo? (If you dont mind) , kasi for my case nag iisip parin ako at tinitimbang ko kung ako muna ang mag isa for 2 years kapag naka settle na or kasama ko na sila sa application, habang nasa stage parin naman ako ng processing my application para may time pa ako para makapag decide.
Mahirap kasi mahiwalay sa family mo considering magkasama na kayo dito sa UAE tapos magkakahiwalay ulit kayo. Any advice from both of you?
ANZSCI CODE: 262113 - Systems Administrator
05.14.2017 - ACS Docs Submitted
05.25.2017 - ACS Result: Positive
Posts: 52Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2016
Posts: 52Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2016
Joined: Nov 08, 2016
ANZSCI CODE: 262113 - Systems Administrator
05.14.2017 - ACS Docs Submitted
05.25.2017 - ACS Result: Positive
Posts: 52Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2016
Posts: 52Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2016
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
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: 52Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2016
Posts: 10Member
Joined: May 27, 2017
We started our OZ application last week i will be the principal applicant. Mejo tumataas na ang mga bilihin at magkakaron na ng tax dito by year 2018. Mahirap magpalaki ng bata sumasabay sa gastos, kaya ngayon palang nagsimula na kami ng backup plan.
Tanong ko po... madali lang ba kami makakuha ng trabaho ng misis ko jan sa Oz at san ang magandang lugar para samin magsimula? (i have 12yrs exp, 9 yrs si misis).
233311 Electrical Engineer
12.18.2017 Took 1st PTE-A Exam
12.19.2017 PTE-A Results Outcome L:62 R:72 S:60 W:68
12.30.2017 Took 2nd PTE-A Exam
12.31.2017 PTE-A Results Outcome L:65 R:73 S:74 W:61
I stopped PTE due to wife's critical pregnancy journey
07.20.2018 Submit application for EA Assessment (Fast Track)
08.28.2018 EA Results Outcome: Positive (Professional Engineer)
PTE journey resumed
10.05.2018 Enrolled in Dream English PTE Online course
12.01.2018 Took 3rd PTE-A Exam
12.02.2018 PTE-A Results Outcome L:73 R:67 S:83 W:78 (Thank you Lord! 10pts added)
12.05.2018 EOI lodgement 189:65pts
12.05.2018 EOI lodgement 190:65+5pts | (VIC+NSW)
12.29.2018 Took 4th PTE-A Exam
12.30.2018 PTE-A Results Outcome L:68 R:69 S:90 W:77
Took several months of practice
03.09.2019 Took 5th PTE-A Exam
03.10.2019 PTE-A Results Outcome L:73 R:71 S:88 W:75
05.30.2019 Took 6th PTE-A Exam
05.31.2019 PTE-A Results Outcome L:75 R:80 S:87 W:81 (almost there!)
09.09.2019 Took 7th PTE-A Exam
09.10.2019 PTE-A Results Outcome L:87 R:79 S:90 W:82 (Finally, God is good!)
After 7 PTE attempts, God grant my desire
09.10.2019 Updated EOI 189:75pts
09.10.2019 Updated EOI 190:75+8pts | (VIC+NSW)
09.11.2019 VIC Pre-invite (Glory to God!)
Posts: 75Member
Joined: Apr 12, 2014
Joined: Nov 08, 2016
ANZSCI CODE: 262113 - Systems Administrator
05.14.2017 - ACS Docs Submitted
05.25.2017 - ACS Result: Positive
Posts: 10Member
Joined: May 27, 2017
233311 Electrical Engineer
12.18.2017 Took 1st PTE-A Exam
12.19.2017 PTE-A Results Outcome L:62 R:72 S:60 W:68
12.30.2017 Took 2nd PTE-A Exam
12.31.2017 PTE-A Results Outcome L:65 R:73 S:74 W:61
I stopped PTE due to wife's critical pregnancy journey
07.20.2018 Submit application for EA Assessment (Fast Track)
08.28.2018 EA Results Outcome: Positive (Professional Engineer)
PTE journey resumed
10.05.2018 Enrolled in Dream English PTE Online course
12.01.2018 Took 3rd PTE-A Exam
12.02.2018 PTE-A Results Outcome L:73 R:67 S:83 W:78 (Thank you Lord! 10pts added)
12.05.2018 EOI lodgement 189:65pts
12.05.2018 EOI lodgement 190:65+5pts | (VIC+NSW)
12.29.2018 Took 4th PTE-A Exam
12.30.2018 PTE-A Results Outcome L:68 R:69 S:90 W:77
Took several months of practice
03.09.2019 Took 5th PTE-A Exam
03.10.2019 PTE-A Results Outcome L:73 R:71 S:88 W:75
05.30.2019 Took 6th PTE-A Exam
05.31.2019 PTE-A Results Outcome L:75 R:80 S:87 W:81 (almost there!)
09.09.2019 Took 7th PTE-A Exam
09.10.2019 PTE-A Results Outcome L:87 R:79 S:90 W:82 (Finally, God is good!)
After 7 PTE attempts, God grant my desire
09.10.2019 Updated EOI 189:75pts
09.10.2019 Updated EOI 190:75+8pts | (VIC+NSW)
09.11.2019 VIC Pre-invite (Glory to God!)
Posts: 10Member
Joined: May 27, 2017
Maraming salamat po sir!
233311 Electrical Engineer
12.18.2017 Took 1st PTE-A Exam
12.19.2017 PTE-A Results Outcome L:62 R:72 S:60 W:68
12.30.2017 Took 2nd PTE-A Exam
12.31.2017 PTE-A Results Outcome L:65 R:73 S:74 W:61
I stopped PTE due to wife's critical pregnancy journey
07.20.2018 Submit application for EA Assessment (Fast Track)
08.28.2018 EA Results Outcome: Positive (Professional Engineer)
PTE journey resumed
10.05.2018 Enrolled in Dream English PTE Online course
12.01.2018 Took 3rd PTE-A Exam
12.02.2018 PTE-A Results Outcome L:73 R:67 S:83 W:78 (Thank you Lord! 10pts added)
12.05.2018 EOI lodgement 189:65pts
12.05.2018 EOI lodgement 190:65+5pts | (VIC+NSW)
12.29.2018 Took 4th PTE-A Exam
12.30.2018 PTE-A Results Outcome L:68 R:69 S:90 W:77
Took several months of practice
03.09.2019 Took 5th PTE-A Exam
03.10.2019 PTE-A Results Outcome L:73 R:71 S:88 W:75
05.30.2019 Took 6th PTE-A Exam
05.31.2019 PTE-A Results Outcome L:75 R:80 S:87 W:81 (almost there!)
09.09.2019 Took 7th PTE-A Exam
09.10.2019 PTE-A Results Outcome L:87 R:79 S:90 W:82 (Finally, God is good!)
After 7 PTE attempts, God grant my desire
09.10.2019 Updated EOI 189:75pts
09.10.2019 Updated EOI 190:75+8pts | (VIC+NSW)
09.11.2019 VIC Pre-invite (Glory to God!)
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: 84Member
Joined: Jun 11, 2017
221111 Accountant (General) - Primary applicant -> hubby
Me as partner/secretary/researcher/over-all in charge
June 2017 - Decided to pursue our OZ dream Joined PinoyAU forum.
July 2017 - Studying for PTE-A exam. Started gathering docs. Signed contract with agent.
September 9, 2017 - I took PTE-A. Results received after one day. L/R/S/W = 85/90/72/90 (sad)
September 16, 2017 - Hubby took PTE-A. Results received after one day. L/R/S/W = 76/68/77/78 (konting push pa!)
October 11, 2017 - Submitted documents to CPA Australia (hubby and me)
(Target) Points:
Age - 30 points (28 years old)
English Language Ability - 20 points (God-willing!)
Qualification - 15 points (BSA)
Work experience - 10 points (5 years work exp)
Partner skill qualifications - 5 points (28 y/o, PTE-A passed, BS BAA, 3-5 years work exp)
189 - 80 points
190 - 85 points
If it is God's will it will happen.
"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." - Jer 29:11
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." Mat 7:7
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: 84Member
Joined: Jun 11, 2017
221111 Accountant (General) - Primary applicant -> hubby
Me as partner/secretary/researcher/over-all in charge
June 2017 - Decided to pursue our OZ dream Joined PinoyAU forum.
July 2017 - Studying for PTE-A exam. Started gathering docs. Signed contract with agent.
September 9, 2017 - I took PTE-A. Results received after one day. L/R/S/W = 85/90/72/90 (sad)
September 16, 2017 - Hubby took PTE-A. Results received after one day. L/R/S/W = 76/68/77/78 (konting push pa!)
October 11, 2017 - Submitted documents to CPA Australia (hubby and me)
(Target) Points:
Age - 30 points (28 years old)
English Language Ability - 20 points (God-willing!)
Qualification - 15 points (BSA)
Work experience - 10 points (5 years work exp)
Partner skill qualifications - 5 points (28 y/o, PTE-A passed, BS BAA, 3-5 years work exp)
189 - 80 points
190 - 85 points
If it is God's will it will happen.
"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." - Jer 29:11
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." Mat 7:7
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: 84Member
Joined: Jun 11, 2017
221111 Accountant (General) - Primary applicant -> hubby
Me as partner/secretary/researcher/over-all in charge
June 2017 - Decided to pursue our OZ dream Joined PinoyAU forum.
July 2017 - Studying for PTE-A exam. Started gathering docs. Signed contract with agent.
September 9, 2017 - I took PTE-A. Results received after one day. L/R/S/W = 85/90/72/90 (sad)
September 16, 2017 - Hubby took PTE-A. Results received after one day. L/R/S/W = 76/68/77/78 (konting push pa!)
October 11, 2017 - Submitted documents to CPA Australia (hubby and me)
(Target) Points:
Age - 30 points (28 years old)
English Language Ability - 20 points (God-willing!)
Qualification - 15 points (BSA)
Work experience - 10 points (5 years work exp)
Partner skill qualifications - 5 points (28 y/o, PTE-A passed, BS BAA, 3-5 years work exp)
189 - 80 points
190 - 85 points
If it is God's will it will happen.
"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." - Jer 29:11
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." Mat 7:7
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
Posts: 84Member
Joined: Jun 11, 2017
221111 Accountant (General) - Primary applicant -> hubby
Me as partner/secretary/researcher/over-all in charge
June 2017 - Decided to pursue our OZ dream Joined PinoyAU forum.
July 2017 - Studying for PTE-A exam. Started gathering docs. Signed contract with agent.
September 9, 2017 - I took PTE-A. Results received after one day. L/R/S/W = 85/90/72/90 (sad)
September 16, 2017 - Hubby took PTE-A. Results received after one day. L/R/S/W = 76/68/77/78 (konting push pa!)
October 11, 2017 - Submitted documents to CPA Australia (hubby and me)
(Target) Points:
Age - 30 points (28 years old)
English Language Ability - 20 points (God-willing!)
Qualification - 15 points (BSA)
Work experience - 10 points (5 years work exp)
Partner skill qualifications - 5 points (28 y/o, PTE-A passed, BS BAA, 3-5 years work exp)
189 - 80 points
190 - 85 points
If it is God's will it will happen.
"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." - Jer 29:11
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." Mat 7:7