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Joined: Dec 18, 2016
ANZSCO 233211: Civil Engineer
Age 31 - 30 points
English - 0 points
Bachelor's Degree- 15 points
Work Experience- 15 points
Total- 60 points
March 2017 - EA + RSEA Positive Outcome
March 2017 - Subclass Invitation 189
April 20, 2017 - Lodge Visa Complete docs
Sept. 12, 2017 - Direct Grant
Feb. 2018 - Initial Entry (Melbourne)
Posts: 470Member
Joined: Jun 29, 2016
palagay ko next week meron ka na nyan...
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
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Joined: May 10, 2017
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ANZSCO 233211: Civil Engineer
Age 31 - 30 points
English - 0 points
Bachelor's Degree- 15 points
Work Experience- 15 points
Total- 60 points
March 2017 - EA + RSEA Positive Outcome
March 2017 - Subclass Invitation 189
April 20, 2017 - Lodge Visa Complete docs
Sept. 12, 2017 - Direct Grant
Feb. 2018 - Initial Entry (Melbourne)
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Joined: May 10, 2017
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Posts: 97Member
Joined: Nov 21, 2016
Electronics Engineer
11/17/16 - IELTS S
11/19/16 - IELTS LRW
12/02/16 - OBS 7.5 (W8 R8.5 S6.5 W6) aw
01/09/17 - EA Submission
02/11/17 - positive EA Result.
02/14/17 - EOI 189 Submission. 60 pts
03/04/17 - PTE-A Exam
03/05/17 - PTE-A Result
03/06/17 - Updated EOI 189. 80 pts.
03/15/17 - ITA received.
03/31/17 - Medical BGC
04/21/17 - Visa Lodged
05/03/17 - Bridging Visa for dependent currently Australian Visitor
06/06/17 - 1st CO Contact
07/05/17 - Uploaded requested document
08/01/17 - 2nd CO Contact, same day upload of requested document
//17 - Visa Grant
//17 - BM
Posts: 95Member
Joined: Jun 17, 2017
Ask ko lng po:
1. About payslips na as evidence of paid employment, is it necessary na yung first and last month of employment ang i-attach? Yung last month ko kasi nagleave without pay na ako to comply my papers sa next employment ko, do I need to secure another certification from the HR about it?
2. In my EOI, 4 yung employments ko, 1 is not related, do I need to provide payslips dun sa not related?
3. In my assessment, may 2 employments pa ako (na 12-13 years ago na, di ko na nilagay sa EOI kasi in the past 10 years lng ang nkaindicate), do I also need to provide evidence of paid employment?
Maraming salamat po, may God reward your good heart.
...and all the time, God is good!
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Joined: May 10, 2017
Posts: 290Member
Joined: Sep 23, 2016
a year from now, you will wish you had started today
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Joined: Jul 28, 2012
“Pray, hope, and don't worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.” ― Padre Pio
Posts: 118Member
Joined: Nov 19, 2016
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: 182Member
Joined: Feb 01, 2017
Visa Wait Times to Increase Following DIBP Staff Cuts
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has confirmed that wait times for Australian visas and citizenship applications are only going to worsen, thanks to hundreds of staff cuts, a massive spike in the number of lodgements being made, and the ongoing shift to greater automation.
Source: http://absoluteimmigration.com/visa-wait-times-increase-following-dibp-staff-cuts/
Posts: 97Member
Joined: Nov 21, 2016
@fedsquare baka karamihan sa brisbane kinuha yung 355... hahaha
Electronics Engineer
11/17/16 - IELTS S
11/19/16 - IELTS LRW
12/02/16 - OBS 7.5 (W8 R8.5 S6.5 W6) aw
01/09/17 - EA Submission
02/11/17 - positive EA Result.
02/14/17 - EOI 189 Submission. 60 pts
03/04/17 - PTE-A Exam
03/05/17 - PTE-A Result
03/06/17 - Updated EOI 189. 80 pts.
03/15/17 - ITA received.
03/31/17 - Medical BGC
04/21/17 - Visa Lodged
05/03/17 - Bridging Visa for dependent currently Australian Visitor
06/06/17 - 1st CO Contact
07/05/17 - Uploaded requested document
08/01/17 - 2nd CO Contact, same day upload of requested document
//17 - Visa Grant
//17 - BM
Posts: 95Member
Joined: Jun 17, 2017
So confirm ko lang, magProvide ako ng evidence as lahat ng na-include sa ACS assessment ko except dun sa not related. Yung EOI ko kasi yung last 10 years lang ang na-include ko, but in my ACS assessment may actual 13 yrs na na-include (so yung 2 employments ko na almost 3 yrs, since more than 10 yrs in the past na, di ko na nilagay sa EOI).
Copy. Many thanks. Positive lang tayo lahat!!!
Salamat po sa info. May the Good Lord reward your good heart
Posts: 54Member
Joined: Jul 20, 2017
Me and my fiance are planning on migrating. Invite na lang ang iniintay kasi inulit ko para sure. We are planning to use the following as evidence:
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (2361313)
2016 09 XX - Started gathering docs for ACS skills assessment
2017 03 23 - Submitted ACS
2017 04 13 - Received ACS results
2017 05 02 - PTE Exam
2017 05 03 - Received PTE Exam result (Superior)
2017 05 XX - Lodged 1st EOI - 80pts (didn't get invited because of occupation ceiling)
2017 06 XX - Points Deducted due to age - 75 pts
2017 07 12 - ITA received for 1st EOI
2017 07 19 - Decided to abandon 1st EOI because I didn't split my 2nd job into two entries based on ACS assessment, created new EOI - 75 pts
2017 07 25 - ITA for 2nd EOI received
2017 08 24 - Visa Lodge, attached all available documents
2017 09 20 - Attached eMedical information sheet (just in case it is needed)
2017 09 25 - (Direct) Grant! [GSM Adelaide]
2018 06 XX - Target Big Move
Posts: 290Member
Joined: Sep 23, 2016
im in no position to tell how dibp assess, hmm..
pero as i've read here, you only provide evidence if your claiming points for that.. and since yung 10yrs lang yung nasa EOI mo,, i think your case should be fine.. icocross check lang naman nila sa acs assessment kung related talaga yung dineclare mo sa EOI .. its just a matter of making your claim stronger by giving them more evidence..
just make sure na lahat ng kineclaim mong points may evidence ka.. to avoid overclaim.. good luck..
a year from now, you will wish you had started today
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Joined: Apr 13, 2017
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Pag wala yatang bata na kasama mas maigsi ang waiting time ng result, kasi may Tubercullin Skin Test para sa mga bata na d applicable ang XRay...
para sa printout, iniupload ko na din sya sa Immiaccount ko under Health Declaration.
hope this helps.
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: 152Member
Joined: Dec 04, 2016
They upload directly to DIBP. In my case, pumunta ako on the fourth day and asked for a copy of the results. Binigyan nmn ako results ng urine and blood test.
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ANZSCO 233411: ELECTRONICS ENGINEER
05|11|16 - IELTS L7.5 R6.0 W6.5 S7.0
24|01|17 - PTE L90 R82 S84 W90
22|03|17 - Lodge EA+RSA Fast Track
26|04|17 - EA (CDR+RSEA) Outcome
26|04|17 - EOI Lodged (Visa 189)
12|07|17 - ITA Received
12|07|17 - Visa Lodged
16|07|17 - Medical Appointment
19|07|17 - Medical Cleared
22|08|17 - Received Assessment Commence Letter
12|09|17 - Direct Grant
04|04|18 - BM
Posts: 293Member
Joined: Apr 13, 2017
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Joined: Apr 24, 2017
263311 Telecommunications Engineer
Points Total: 75 Points
Age: 32 - 30 points
English: Superior - 20 points
Employment Experience: 5-7 Years - 10 points
Education: BS Degree: 15 points
Timeline:
03/05/2017 - IELTS General Exam (L7.5/R9/W7/S6.5) - 10 Points
04/11/2017 - Submitted EA Assessment (Fast track)
05/11/2017 - EA Contact Requesting Change of CDRs
05/18/2017 - Sent New CDRs
05/29/2017 - EA Positive Outcome Granted
05/29/2017 - Submitted EOI (Visa 189) w/ 65 Points
08/14/2017 - PTE Academic Exam (L82/R90/W90/S90) - increased to 20 Points
08/16/2017 - Resubmitted EOI (Visa 189) w/ 75 Points
08/23/2017 - ITA Received!!!
09/16/2017 - Medicals taken at Nationwide Makati
09/20/2017 - Visa 189 Lodged
10/31/2017 - CO Contact requesting for additional supporting documents for de facto partner
11/03/2017 - Provided needed documents
03/06/2018 - Grant Received!!!
04/12/2018 - Big Move to Sydney
Posts: 552Member
Joined: Apr 04, 2017
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Joined: Apr 04, 2017
Here are my suggestions:
Melbourne
Great ocean road/12 apostles - 1 day. You can book pagdating na dun sa mga travel agency. Madami along flinder's street
Melbourne zoo - half day
City tour via City circle tram (free) - half day
St kilda beach (optional)
Where to stay: Along Flinder's street
Sydney
Opera house & Harbour bridge - half day
Botanic garden - half day
Sea life aquarium - half day
City tour - half day
Blue mountains - 1 day
Bondi beach (optional)
Where to stay: Potts Point
Suggested route:
SG to Melbourne via Jetstar (direct flight) or AirAsia (1 stop)
Melbourne to Sydney via Tigerair (1.5hrs) or Jetstar (1.5hrs)
Sydney to SG via scoot (direct flight) or airasia (1 stop)
Hindi naman lahat ng resto sa sydney mahal. Meron mga resto sa chinatown malapit sa CBD na mura lang ang food. If you want mas makamura pa may food din sa supermarket like Coles and Woolsworth. Pede dun bumili ng bread, spread, fruits, cereals etc for breakast. Meron din silang roast chicken so pedeng ganun na lang bilhin for dinner tas ung rice bili na lang sa 7-11.hehe
Mura lang ang flights within states of Oz. Ung Melb to Syd less than php3k lang one way. Ung cbd sa sydney pede lakarin papuntang harbour bridge and opera house pero mejo malayo kaya dapat comfy ung shoes meron mga maps available sa airport. Kuha lang kyo sa stand.
From melbourne airport, pede mag mrt. From sydney airport, meron mga shuttle na mas mura ung bayad kesa taxi. Sa melbourne meron free tram around the city unlimited ride. Sa sydney meron mga bus and train pero mejo confusing ang train nila. Hindi ko gets ung train system nila.hehe
God bless sa inyo
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Joined: Jan 11, 2017
If u dont mind ilang score mo?
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Joined: Feb 01, 2017
From 4-7 months, it's now 8-11 months for visa 189.
Source: https://www.border.gov.au/about/access-accountability/service-standards/global-visa-citizenship-processing-times
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Posts: 97Member
Joined: Nov 21, 2016
Electronics Engineer
11/17/16 - IELTS S
11/19/16 - IELTS LRW
12/02/16 - OBS 7.5 (W8 R8.5 S6.5 W6) aw
01/09/17 - EA Submission
02/11/17 - positive EA Result.
02/14/17 - EOI 189 Submission. 60 pts
03/04/17 - PTE-A Exam
03/05/17 - PTE-A Result
03/06/17 - Updated EOI 189. 80 pts.
03/15/17 - ITA received.
03/31/17 - Medical BGC
04/21/17 - Visa Lodged
05/03/17 - Bridging Visa for dependent currently Australian Visitor
06/06/17 - 1st CO Contact
07/05/17 - Uploaded requested document
08/01/17 - 2nd CO Contact, same day upload of requested document
//17 - Visa Grant
//17 - BM