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Posts: 46Member
Joined: May 10, 2017
Posts: 470Member
Joined: Jun 29, 2016
Age 33-39- 25points
English - 10points
Bachelor's Degree- 15points
Work Experience- 15pts
Total- 65pts
Oct 2015 - IELTS GT Philippines L7.5 W7.0 R7.5 S7.0
October 20, 2016 - EA Assessment - positive bachelors degree
November 23, 2016 - Subclass 189 Invitation
January 19, 2017 - lodge visa
July 13, 2017 - Grant
December 6, 2017 - IED Sydney, one week
February 27, 2018 - Big Move Melbourne
March 13-Apr 10, 2018 - first job factory hand, cassual
May 17, 2018 - 30Jun18 - Asphalt Laboratory
July 2, 2018 - present British Petroleum-CASTROL
Posts: 10Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2013
Posts: 22Member
Joined: Nov 27, 2016
261311 - Analyst Programmer
21 Aug 2016 - Start Gathering Documents for ACS
28 Sep 2016 - Submitted Requirements to ACS
19 Oct 2016 - Received ACS Assessment Result - Suitable
11 Nov 2016 - PTE-A Take 1 Results L-71 / R-61 / S-66 / W-75 (failed)
22 Nov 2016 - PTE-A Take 2 Results L-84 / R-69 / S-86 / W-76 (10 pts)
25 Nov 2016 - Submitted EOI - 65pts on 189 Visa
04 Jan 2017 - ITA Received on 189 Visa
07 Jan 2017 - Lodged 189 Visa Application
16 Jan 2017 - Medical Exam Completed (Nationwide Makati)
17 Jan 2017 - NBI Clearance Received
19 Jan 2017 - Additional Test Required: 603 Respiratory Specialist
31 Jan 2017 - CO Allocated - GSM Adelaide
02 Feb 2017 - 3-day Sputum Test Completed (SLEC Manila)
06 Feb 2017 - Sputum Smear Results (Negative)
17 Apr 2017 - Sputum Culture Results (Negative). Repeat Chest X-Ray.
29 Apr 2017 - Health Status Cleared
18 May 2017 - Submitted Form 815 as requested by the CO
05 Sep 2017 - Visa Grant
18 Oct 2017 - Initial Entry - Sydney
28 Jan 2018 - Big Move - Sydney
27 Feb 2018 - Started Casual Work
05 May 2018 - Move to Melbourne
07 May 2018 - Started Full-Time Job
Posts: 1,004Member
Joined: Jan 04, 2013
Feb. 9, 2017- SS SA application submitted
Mar. 2, 2017- SS approval (ITA received)
Mar. 31, 2017- Medical @ nationwide cebu
Apr. 11- medical cleared (son)
Apr. 12- Medical cleared (me and my spouse)
Apr. 14- Visa Lodge
Apr. 24- CO contact asking for certified copy of passport for my son and my evidence of overseas study. CO Ruth
Same day - complied all requested docs.
June 9, 2017- 2nd CO contact- no docs requested (automated email for the delay of visa grant)
September 13, 2017 - VISA GRANT!!!! CO Ruth- team adelaide
BM - November 2017
TYL
Posts: 63Member
Joined: Feb 16, 2016
ANZSCO 233411 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER (EOI - 75 PTS)
16|07|2016 - IELTS Exam
29|07|2016 - IELTS Exam Result (L-7.5, R-8.0, W-6.0, S-7.5)
06|12|2016 - EA assessment
11|01|2017 - EA Positive outcome (Electronics Engineer 233411)
24|05|2017 - PTE-A Exam
26|05|2017 - PTE-A Result (L-90, R-90, W-90, S-90)
02|06|2017 - EOI lodged
12|07|2017 - Received ITA (Visa 189)
12|07|2017 - E-appeal for SG CoC
05|08|2017 - Medical at SATA Chai Chee
10|08|2017 - Medical Cleared - No action required
11|08|2017 - SG CoC fingerprint and collection
15|08|2017 - Visa Lodged
15|09|2017 - Direct Grant
15|04|2018 - IED
22|04|2018 - Back to SG
15|08|2019 - Resigned from work in SG
06|09|2019 - Skype interview from PH and job offer after the interview
09|09|2019 - Flight MNL to SYD
14|09|2019 - Flight SYD to PERTH
16|09|2019 - First day of work
Posts: 77Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2017
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Jun 04, 2017
Posts: 118Member
Joined: May 16, 2016
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
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Jun 04, 2017
Posts: 118Member
Joined: May 16, 2016
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
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Jun 04, 2017
Posts: 470Member
Joined: Jun 29, 2016
just a suggestion ha... nationwide kami, wala naman problema si baby, nagka viral pneumonia pa nga pero cleared pa din, wala nga lang grant hanggang ngayon, hehe, antay antay lang....
Age 33-39- 25points
English - 10points
Bachelor's Degree- 15points
Work Experience- 15pts
Total- 65pts
Oct 2015 - IELTS GT Philippines L7.5 W7.0 R7.5 S7.0
October 20, 2016 - EA Assessment - positive bachelors degree
November 23, 2016 - Subclass 189 Invitation
January 19, 2017 - lodge visa
July 13, 2017 - Grant
December 6, 2017 - IED Sydney, one week
February 27, 2018 - Big Move Melbourne
March 13-Apr 10, 2018 - first job factory hand, cassual
May 17, 2018 - 30Jun18 - Asphalt Laboratory
July 2, 2018 - present British Petroleum-CASTROL
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Jun 04, 2017
Posts: 470Member
Joined: Jun 29, 2016
Age 33-39- 25points
English - 10points
Bachelor's Degree- 15points
Work Experience- 15pts
Total- 65pts
Oct 2015 - IELTS GT Philippines L7.5 W7.0 R7.5 S7.0
October 20, 2016 - EA Assessment - positive bachelors degree
November 23, 2016 - Subclass 189 Invitation
January 19, 2017 - lodge visa
July 13, 2017 - Grant
December 6, 2017 - IED Sydney, one week
February 27, 2018 - Big Move Melbourne
March 13-Apr 10, 2018 - first job factory hand, cassual
May 17, 2018 - 30Jun18 - Asphalt Laboratory
July 2, 2018 - present British Petroleum-CASTROL
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Jun 04, 2017
Posts: 470Member
Joined: Jun 29, 2016
Age 33-39- 25points
English - 10points
Bachelor's Degree- 15points
Work Experience- 15pts
Total- 65pts
Oct 2015 - IELTS GT Philippines L7.5 W7.0 R7.5 S7.0
October 20, 2016 - EA Assessment - positive bachelors degree
November 23, 2016 - Subclass 189 Invitation
January 19, 2017 - lodge visa
July 13, 2017 - Grant
December 6, 2017 - IED Sydney, one week
February 27, 2018 - Big Move Melbourne
March 13-Apr 10, 2018 - first job factory hand, cassual
May 17, 2018 - 30Jun18 - Asphalt Laboratory
July 2, 2018 - present British Petroleum-CASTROL
Posts: 470Member
Joined: Jun 29, 2016
Age 33-39- 25points
English - 10points
Bachelor's Degree- 15points
Work Experience- 15pts
Total- 65pts
Oct 2015 - IELTS GT Philippines L7.5 W7.0 R7.5 S7.0
October 20, 2016 - EA Assessment - positive bachelors degree
November 23, 2016 - Subclass 189 Invitation
January 19, 2017 - lodge visa
July 13, 2017 - Grant
December 6, 2017 - IED Sydney, one week
February 27, 2018 - Big Move Melbourne
March 13-Apr 10, 2018 - first job factory hand, cassual
May 17, 2018 - 30Jun18 - Asphalt Laboratory
July 2, 2018 - present British Petroleum-CASTROL
Posts: 77Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2017
Posts: 302Member
Joined: Jan 18, 2017
Thanks in advance!
Posts: 542Member
Joined: Apr 07, 2016
ANZSCO Code 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)
19.05.2016 - Completed ACS requirements
25.05.2016 - Submitted documents for ACS assessment
06.06.2016 - Positive Assessment. AQF Bachelor Degree (2 yrs. deduction)
25.08.2016 - PTE (AUG Malaysia)
05.09.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 78/81/73/79
06.10.2016 - PTE Retake (AUG Malaysia)
11.10.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 88/85/87/90 Finally!
11.10.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190 (65/70)
03.01.2017 - Updated points due to skilled employment of 3yrs. 189/190 (70/75)
03.01.2017 - ITA received! Thank you Lord! (189)
04.01.2017 - ITA received (190 - Victoria)
21.01.2017 - Medical @ LifeCare Kuala Lumpur
23.01.2017 - Health clearance provided – no action required
14.02.2017 - VISA Lodged!
09.03.2017 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord
13.10.2017 - Initial entry (Melbourne)
15.04.2018 - Big Move!
Posts: 302Member
Joined: Jan 18, 2017
My stay there is intermittent(almost a year, then 7mos, 7mos, 3mos)? Even if not continuous, I still need it?
Posts: 290Member
Joined: Sep 23, 2016
a year from now, you will wish you had started today
Posts: 302Member
Joined: Jan 18, 2017
Can I request that letter from DIBP right away?
Posts: 290Member
Joined: Sep 23, 2016
a year from now, you will wish you had started today
Posts: 302Member
Joined: Jan 18, 2017
I think the Japan Embassy Manila issues Police Clearance Certificates.. I will inquire the.
Posts: 470Member
Joined: Jun 29, 2016
Age 33-39- 25points
English - 10points
Bachelor's Degree- 15points
Work Experience- 15pts
Total- 65pts
Oct 2015 - IELTS GT Philippines L7.5 W7.0 R7.5 S7.0
October 20, 2016 - EA Assessment - positive bachelors degree
November 23, 2016 - Subclass 189 Invitation
January 19, 2017 - lodge visa
July 13, 2017 - Grant
December 6, 2017 - IED Sydney, one week
February 27, 2018 - Big Move Melbourne
March 13-Apr 10, 2018 - first job factory hand, cassual
May 17, 2018 - 30Jun18 - Asphalt Laboratory
July 2, 2018 - present British Petroleum-CASTROL
Posts: 290Member
Joined: Sep 23, 2016
a year from now, you will wish you had started today
Posts: 123Member
Joined: Jun 14, 2015
Finally. God is great all the time. All in His time. All the best bro.
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
Posts: 470Member
Joined: Jun 29, 2016
Age 33-39- 25points
English - 10points
Bachelor's Degree- 15points
Work Experience- 15pts
Total- 65pts
Oct 2015 - IELTS GT Philippines L7.5 W7.0 R7.5 S7.0
October 20, 2016 - EA Assessment - positive bachelors degree
November 23, 2016 - Subclass 189 Invitation
January 19, 2017 - lodge visa
July 13, 2017 - Grant
December 6, 2017 - IED Sydney, one week
February 27, 2018 - Big Move Melbourne
March 13-Apr 10, 2018 - first job factory hand, cassual
May 17, 2018 - 30Jun18 - Asphalt Laboratory
July 2, 2018 - present British Petroleum-CASTROL