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***GRANTS***
username | Visa Type | Lodge Date | CO Contact / Requested Doc | GSM Team l Grant Date | AU State | Big Move Date
1. @aeshna | 189 | 26 Feb 2017 | 07 March 2017 / SG CoC | GSM Adelaide l 01 June 2017 | NSW
2. @vandazzle | 189 | 13 April 2017 | NA / NA | GSM Adelaide l 05 Jan 2018 | NSW
3. @kisses1417 | 489| 11 April 2017 | NA/NA | GSM Office l Direct Grant - 06 June 2017| AU State| Initial Entry Month/Year
***CO Contact***
username | visa type | lodge date | CO contact date / requested docs | GSM Team
1. @MikeYanbu |189| 19 Jan 2017 | 6 Feb 2017 / Form 80, Saudi and Qatar PCC, evidence of defacto rel| Sophie - GSM Adelaide l2nd CO contact-03Apr2017 l requested legal documents l Date Granted | NSW | Initial Entry Month/Year
2. @Superched | 189 | 17 March 2017 | 28 March 2017 / SG COC | Jason - GSM Adelaide l Date Granted | VIC | Initial Entry Month/Year
3. @chikiting | 189 | 25 Nov 2016 | Dec 5, '16 and Mar 31 / Form 815 Health Undertakings | GSM Adelaide l Date Granted | Melbourne | Initial Entry Month/2017
5. @albertus1982 | 189 | 8 Apr 2017 | 18 Apr 2017 | SG COC, NBI & Form80 | GSM Brisbane
6. @limahf | 189 | 21 March 2017 | 27 March 2017/ Form 80, Medical & SG PCC and employment renumeration | GSM Adelaide l Date Granted | NSW | Initial Entry Month/Year
7. @joneagb26 | 189 | 31 March 2017 | 9 April 2017/ Form 80, Medical | GSM Adelaide
8. @nehalem | 190 | 15 Apr 2017 | 24 Apr 2017 / SG CoC/Form 80/NBI(for wife) | Marlon - GSM Adelaide l Date Granted | VIC| Initial Entry Month/Year
9. @BLOODYODIP | 189 | 07 April 2017 | 26 Apr 2017 / SG CoC/Form 80 l Date Granted |NSW | Initial Entry Month/Year
10. @vencel2017 | 189 | 14 April 2017 | 22 Apr 2017 / SG CoC /Form 80 l Date Granted Melbourne
11. @maren1026 | 189 | 01 Feb 2017 | 13 Feb 2017 / notification that assessment has commenced | GSM Adelaide (Ladan) l 2nd CO contact -18 May 2017| Daughter's Form 815 (CO Lisa)| Date Granted | Sydney | Initial Entry Month/Year
12. @Pinoy_Engineer |189 | 20 June 2016 | 12 Aug 2016 | Deferred Application Due to Wife's Pregnancy | Medical Check of Wife and Baby | Jason / Anna - Adelaide Team
13. @raquel13 | 190 | 04 April 2017 |09 May 2017/Form 815 | Monica-Brisbane | Date Granted | Melbourne |
14. @purplehaze | 190| 19 April 2017 | 15 May 2017 / Form 815 for husband | GSM Brisbane (Maria)
15. @fedsquare_lover | 189 | 18 March 2017 | 27 March 2017/ Medical & SG PCC | GSM Adelaide l Date Granted | VIC | Initial Entry Month/Year
16. @MP1984 |190| 16 March 2017 | 30 March 2017 / Medical & PCC | GSM Adelaide | Date Granted | SA | Initial Entry Month/Year
17. @rdi |189| 18 Apr 2017 | 29 May 2017 / None | Adelaide l Date Granted | NSW | Initial Entry Month/Year
18. @jiomariano |189| 22 Apr 2017 | 5 Jun 2017 / PCC (frontloaded, CO might have overlooked it) | Jody - GSM Adelaide l Date Granted | VIC | Initial Entry Month/Year
19. @aisleandrow |189| 05 Jun 2017 | 20 Jun 2017 / SG Police Clearance | Catherine - GSM Adelaide l Date Granted | NSW | Initial Entry Month/Year
20. @tarajen |189| 07 Dec 2016 | 04 Jan 2017 / Deferred medical due to pregnancy. 2nd CO contact to add baby 13 Jun 2017 | Amanda/Jennifer - GSM Brisbane l Date Granted | NSW | 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. @BeroMoves | 189 | 7 Jan 2017 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | NSW | Initial Entry Month/Year
2. @gingpoy | 190 | 16 April 2017 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | NSW | Initial Entry Month/Year
3. @Ozlaz | 189 | 20 April 2017 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | NSW | Initial Entry Month/Yea
4. @ma1414 | 189 | 16 April 2017 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | WA or VIC | Initial Entry Month/Year
5. @sijey7 | 189| 04 May 2017 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | NSW or VIC | Initial Entry Month/Year
6. @jrang | 189| 21 Apr 2017 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | NSW | Initial Entry Month/Year
7. @EverythingisAUsome |189 | 16 Jun 2017 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | VIC | Initial Entry Month/Year
***EOI LODGE***
Username | Visa type | Points | EOI Lodge Date | ITA Date Received | Occupation
1. @Heprex |189/190 | 60/65 | 21 December 2016 | ITA Date Received | 263111 (Computer Network and Systems Engineer)
2. @DrAgKurt |189/190 | 60/65 | 23 December 2016 | ITA Date Received | 263111 (Computer Network and Systems Engineer)
3. @MissM | 189/190 | 65/70 | 09 March 2017 | ITA Date Received | 261311 (Analyst Programmer)
4. @contessa | 189 | 65 | 10 April 2017 | ITA Date Received | 233512 (Mechanical Engineer)
5. @PG417 | 189/190 | 60/65 | 1 May 2017 | ITA Date Received | 263111 (Computer Network and Systems Engineer
6. @Jan_ | 189 | 75 | 26 Apr 2017 | ITA Date Received | 233411 (Electronics Engineer)
7. @lottysatty | 189 | 65 | 28 April 2017 | ITA Date Received | 233511 (Industrial Engineer)
11/2016 - English exam & result (proficient)
8. @MissOZdreamer | 189/190 | 60/65 | 17 May 2017 | ITA Date Received | 261311 (Analyst Programmer)
9. @etmangaliman | 189 | 65 | 25 May 2017 | ITA Date Received | 261311 (Analyst Programmer)
10. @chuckiebhoi | 189 | 60 | 31 May 2017 | ITA Date Received | 263311 (Telecommunications Engineer)
11. @ethelmariz | 190 | 75 | 30 May 2017 | ITA Date Received | 261211 (Multimedia Specialist)
12. @yela4137 |189| 60| 25 June 2017| ITA Date Received | 233111 (Chemical Engineer)
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12-3-2016 - EA CDR draft
12-17-2016 - Booked for Language Exam
01-20-2017 - Positive Result-English Exam :-)
02-02-2017 - Submitted EA CDR
04-10-2017 - Positive EA Result
04-11-2017 - Lodged EOI
04-12-2017 - ITA :-)
04-13-2017 - 189 Visa Lodge
04-13-2017 - Upload Docs
04-14-2017 - Scheduled Medical and PCC
04-22-2017 - First CO contact. Requested Additional Documents (medical, police clearance certificates, Form 80)
05-05-2017 - Provided all requested documents
09-07-2017 -Thank you lord.. VISA GRANT!
02-03-2018 - Big Move
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!!!!
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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!!!!
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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!
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/238268/#Comment_238268
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Posts: 422Member
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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!
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/238268/#Comment_238268
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In my experience, I am very glad i did it myself. I'm in control without the fees. Itong forum naging agent ko..haha..i just read requirements from border.gov.au and asked people from this forum. Aun, by God's grace above all, I got my PR visa. So, IMHO it is better to do it yourself.
ANZCSO 233111 Chemical Engineer
30 April 2016 - Took IELTS
13 May 2016 - IELTS Result LRWS 8.0/8.0/6.5/7.5 :-(
20 May 2016 - Applied for Re-marking
25 August 2016 - Received Remarking LWRS 8.0/8.0/7.5/7.5…yehey..:-)
12 February 2017 - Submitted Docs to EA (Fast Track)
22 March 2017 - Received EA Assessment. Professional Engineer ..Thank you God..
26 March 2017 - Submitted EOI
29 March 2017 - Received ITA (Visa 189)
2 April 2017 - NBI and CTCd docs
6 April 2017 - Medical @ Nationwide
10 April 2017 - Received medical result - No Further action required . Lodged Application
29 May 2017 - Direct Grant.. Thank you Lord..:-)
"And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith"
-Matthew 21:22-
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261311 - Analyst Programmer
2016 - IELTS Failed W6.5
11.11.2016 - PTE-Acad Failed(S58)
02.01.2017 - PTE-Acad Passed!! Thank you Lord!!! - superior
02.07.2017 - Submitted ACS assessment
02.15.2017 - Got positive assessment.Thank you Lord!!!
02.15.2017 - Lodged EOI 189 {70pts}
03.01.2017 - ITA received
03.31.2017 - Medical at Nationwide
04.10.2017 - Medical Cleared
04.11.2017 - Sg coc e-appeal approved
04.19.2017 - NBI clearance! (Hit!)
04.20.2017 - lodged 189
04.21.2017 - frontloaded all docs except nbi and sg coc
05.29.2017 - CO contact - additional payslips and form 815
05.31.2017 - uploaded docs
11 Sept 17 - Grant! Thank you Lord
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Posts: 422Member
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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!
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/238268/#Comment_238268
Posts: 49Member
Joined: Jul 13, 2017
ANZSCO 233211: CIVIL ENGINEER
15/5/2016: IELTS L8.0 R7.5 W7.5 S6.5
FILED EOR FOR SPEAKING
25/7/2016: EOR RESULT: S6.5 TO S7.0
25/9/2016: LODGE EA CDR (FASTRACK)
18/10/2016: EA REQUEST FOR ADD.INFO
07/03/2017: EA CDR RESUBMITTED
09/03/2017: EA CDR +OUTCOME
12/03/2017: EOI LODGED (VISA 189)
15/03/2017: ITA RECEIVED
12/05/2017: VISA LODGED
19/07/2017: 1ST CO CONTACT
15/08/2017: SUBMITTED REQUIRED DOCS
18/08/2017: VISA GRANT
11/05/2018: IED
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Posts: 111Member
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ANZCSO 233111 Chemical Engineer
30 April 2016 - Took IELTS
13 May 2016 - IELTS Result LRWS 8.0/8.0/6.5/7.5 :-(
20 May 2016 - Applied for Re-marking
25 August 2016 - Received Remarking LWRS 8.0/8.0/7.5/7.5…yehey..:-)
12 February 2017 - Submitted Docs to EA (Fast Track)
22 March 2017 - Received EA Assessment. Professional Engineer ..Thank you God..
26 March 2017 - Submitted EOI
29 March 2017 - Received ITA (Visa 189)
2 April 2017 - NBI and CTCd docs
6 April 2017 - Medical @ Nationwide
10 April 2017 - Received medical result - No Further action required . Lodged Application
29 May 2017 - Direct Grant.. Thank you Lord..:-)
"And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith"
-Matthew 21:22-
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!
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/238268/#Comment_238268
Posts: 49Member
Joined: Jul 13, 2017
ANZSCO 233211: CIVIL ENGINEER
15/5/2016: IELTS L8.0 R7.5 W7.5 S6.5
FILED EOR FOR SPEAKING
25/7/2016: EOR RESULT: S6.5 TO S7.0
25/9/2016: LODGE EA CDR (FASTRACK)
18/10/2016: EA REQUEST FOR ADD.INFO
07/03/2017: EA CDR RESUBMITTED
09/03/2017: EA CDR +OUTCOME
12/03/2017: EOI LODGED (VISA 189)
15/03/2017: ITA RECEIVED
12/05/2017: VISA LODGED
19/07/2017: 1ST CO CONTACT
15/08/2017: SUBMITTED REQUIRED DOCS
18/08/2017: VISA GRANT
11/05/2018: IED
Posts: 35Member
Joined: Jun 17, 2017
Posts: 111Member
Joined: Mar 28, 2016
ANZCSO 233111 Chemical Engineer
30 April 2016 - Took IELTS
13 May 2016 - IELTS Result LRWS 8.0/8.0/6.5/7.5 :-(
20 May 2016 - Applied for Re-marking
25 August 2016 - Received Remarking LWRS 8.0/8.0/7.5/7.5…yehey..:-)
12 February 2017 - Submitted Docs to EA (Fast Track)
22 March 2017 - Received EA Assessment. Professional Engineer ..Thank you God..
26 March 2017 - Submitted EOI
29 March 2017 - Received ITA (Visa 189)
2 April 2017 - NBI and CTCd docs
6 April 2017 - Medical @ Nationwide
10 April 2017 - Received medical result - No Further action required . Lodged Application
29 May 2017 - Direct Grant.. Thank you Lord..:-)
"And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith"
-Matthew 21:22-
Posts: 30Member
Joined: Jan 02, 2017
so i lost hope since I cant appeal anymore to acs since its past 60 days. I was expecting that my application for invitation for NSW will be denied dahil i never submitted further information.
But yesterday (June 23). I received an invitation from NSW to lodge a visa. ang question ko po, should i lodge a visa knowing that i lack points for subclass 190?
ito po yung message from NSW last May 18 asking for further information:
In order to progress your application, the following further information is required:
Your ACS assessment indicates that:
The following employment after October 2012 is considered to equate to work at an appropriately
skilled level and relevant to 263212 (ICT Support Engineer) of the ANZSCO Code.
Dates: 01/06 - 03/10 (4yrs 2mths)
Position: Client/SMB Technical Support Senior Assistant
Employer: Dell International Services
Country: PHILIPPINES
Dates: 12/10 - 12/15 (5yrs 0mths)
Position: Infrastructure Analyst
Employer: Citibank N.A. ROHQ
Country: PHILIPPINES
This means that you are only eligible to claim skilled employment after October 2012.
Thank you for your meaningful advise.
Posts: 30Member
Joined: Jan 02, 2017
so i lost hope since I cant appeal anymore to acs since its past 60 days. I was expecting that my application for invitation for NSW will be denied dahil i never submitted further information.
But yesterday (June 23). I received an invitation from NSW to lodge a visa. ang question ko po, should i lodge a visa knowing that i lack points for subclass 190?
ito po yung message from NSW last May 18 asking for further information:
In order to progress your application, the following further information is required:
Your ACS assessment indicates that:
The following employment after October 2012 is considered to equate to work at an appropriately
skilled level and relevant to 263212 (ICT Support Engineer) of the ANZSCO Code.
Dates: 01/06 - 03/10 (4yrs 2mths)
Position: Client/SMB Technical Support Senior Assistant
Employer: Dell International Services
Country: PHILIPPINES
Dates: 12/10 - 12/15 (5yrs 0mths)
Position: Infrastructure Analyst
Employer: Citibank N.A. ROHQ
Country: PHILIPPINES
This means that you are only eligible to claim skilled employment after October 2012.
Thank you for your meaningful advise.