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Joined: Oct 19, 2016
@glitch88 i've seen ur pte journey, sobrang inspiring. super happy po kame for u at ang bilis ng grant mo. God bless
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@K9_q8 / 189 / Feb 10, 2017/ Feb 23, 2017/ All docs required / Brisbane / Sept 6, 2017/ NSW/ Oct 2017
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Joined: Nov 30, 2015
233512 - Mechanical Engineer| 25 (Age) + 15 (Education) + 15 (Experience) + 10 (English) = 65 pts.
07/Nov/2015: BC IELTS GT Test: L: 6.5, R: 6.0, W: 6.0, S: 7.0
04/Feb/2016: Lodge EA Assessment (Fast Track)
12/Feb/2016: EA Positive Outcome
12/Feb/2016: Submit EOI, NSW SS (55 + 5) = 60 pts.
30/Apr/2016: BC IELTS GT Test: L: 8.0, R: 7.5, W: 7.0, S: 6.5
26/July/2016: IELTS Remarking (Speaking: 6.5) --> "no change"
25/Oct/2016: PTE-Academic: L: 89, R: 72, W: 77, S: 90
26/Oct/2016: Submit EOI, 189 (60 pts.)
09/Nov/2016: Updated EOI, NSW SS = 65 pts.
10/Nov/2016: Applied VIC Skilled Nomination 190
14/Dec/2016: VIC Skilled Nomination 190 -- Not Selected...:(
28/Dec/2016: PTE-Academic: L: 76, R: 74, W: 76, S: 80 :(.....
05/Jan/2017: Additional EA Relevant Skilled Employment
23/Jan/2017: PTE-Academic: L: 90, R: 80, W: 76, S: 90 :(..again:(
13/Feb/2017: EA Positive Outcome for Additional RSE
13/Feb/2017: Updated EOI, 189 (65pts.), NSW (70 pts.)
18/June/2017: Applied VIC Skilled Nomination 190 - take two
25/July/2017: ITA VIC Skilled Nomination 190
26/Aug/2017: Medicals @ Nationwide Makati
05/Sept/2017: Medicals cleared (Thanks be to GOD)
20/Sept/2017: ITA 189 Points-Tested Stream (Salamat sa Dios... nakahabol pa)
21/Sept/2017: Visa Lodge 189
23/Sept/2017: EXPIRED --> ITA VIC Skilled Nomination 190
01/Nov/2017: CO Contact, Form 815
09/Mar/2018: GRANTED (sa wakas...) IED: 31/Jul/2018
<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>
20/Jul/2018: BIG Move, stay with a fried...
04/Sep/2018: 1st day of work, Mechanical Engineer role (same industry)
01/Dec/2018: Move to rented house
27/Dec/2018: Drive Test with vicroads converted PH driver's license
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261312 Developer Programmer
09-26-2015 IELTS BC Ortigas - L8/R8/S7/W7
06-20-2016 ACS Assessment positive
06-25-2016 IELTS BC HK - L8/R7.5/S7/W7
07-24-2017 PTE Hong Kong L78/R78/S48/W90
09-11-2017 PTE Manila L81/R81/S71/W90
10-27-2017 PTE Hong Kong L84/R84/S65/W90
07-27-2018 ACS Assessment renewal
08-27-2018 PTE Manila L87/R90/S90/W86
09-10-2018 Invitation received
09-14-2018 Medicals at UMP Healthcare HK
09-17-2018 Medicals cleared for hubby and me
10-18-2018 Visa lodged
01-07-2019 CO requested for HK CNCC for me and spouse
01-23-2019 HK CNCC sent to AU
02-14-2019 Visa granted! Thank you Lord!!!
05-20-2019 Big move!
05-27-2019 Started new job
"God is faithful with His promises."
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Joined: Jun 27, 2012
Ang haba nga ng journey namin. Actually since 2012 pa kami, on and off lang
22/11/2014 - IELTS Results (L:8.5, R:6.5, W:6, S:7)
30/05/2015 - IELTS Results (L:8.0, R:7.5, W:7, S:7.5)
25/11/2016 - PTE test Results (L:72, R:66, W:74, S:72)
27/12/2016 - PTE test Results (L:68, R:65, W:68, S:62)
16/02/2017 - PTE test Results (L:72, R:73, W:66, S:76)
08/03/2017 - PTE test Results (L:72, R:78, W:74, S:85)
29/03/2017 - PTE test Results (L:73, R:72, W:67, S:88)
06/04/2017 - PTE test Results (L:76, R:78, W:82, S:71)
04/05/2017 - PTE test Results (L:71, R:70, W:77, S:78)
16/05/2017 - PTE test Results (L:77, R:82, W:79, S:89)
30/05/2017 - PTE test Results (L:73, R:77, W:69, S:90)
06/06/2017 - Submitted ACS Application
13/06/2017 - PTE test Results (L:77, R:88, W:84, S:83)
21/06/2017 - PTE test Results (L:86, R:87, W:88, S:90)
23/06/2017 - Submitted EOI
06/07/2017 - Received ACS result
15/07/2017 - Submitted ACS Review
22/07/2017 - Medical
24/07/2017 - Received ACS Review result
25/07/2017 - Received ITA
02/08/2017 - Lodge VISA
06/09/2017 - DG
27/11/2017 - KL to MEL
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Posts: 188Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2012
22/11/2014 - IELTS Results (L:8.5, R:6.5, W:6, S:7)
30/05/2015 - IELTS Results (L:8.0, R:7.5, W:7, S:7.5)
25/11/2016 - PTE test Results (L:72, R:66, W:74, S:72)
27/12/2016 - PTE test Results (L:68, R:65, W:68, S:62)
16/02/2017 - PTE test Results (L:72, R:73, W:66, S:76)
08/03/2017 - PTE test Results (L:72, R:78, W:74, S:85)
29/03/2017 - PTE test Results (L:73, R:72, W:67, S:88)
06/04/2017 - PTE test Results (L:76, R:78, W:82, S:71)
04/05/2017 - PTE test Results (L:71, R:70, W:77, S:78)
16/05/2017 - PTE test Results (L:77, R:82, W:79, S:89)
30/05/2017 - PTE test Results (L:73, R:77, W:69, S:90)
06/06/2017 - Submitted ACS Application
13/06/2017 - PTE test Results (L:77, R:88, W:84, S:83)
21/06/2017 - PTE test Results (L:86, R:87, W:88, S:90)
23/06/2017 - Submitted EOI
06/07/2017 - Received ACS result
15/07/2017 - Submitted ACS Review
22/07/2017 - Medical
24/07/2017 - Received ACS Review result
25/07/2017 - Received ITA
02/08/2017 - Lodge VISA
06/09/2017 - DG
27/11/2017 - KL to MEL
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233111 – Chemical Engineer
08.20.2016 - IELTS Exam
08.30.2016 - IELTS Passed (L8 R9 W7 S7)
05.05.2017 - Submitted docs to EA (fast track)
06.02.2017 - Positive EA outcome
06.07.2017 - Lodged EOI
06.21.2017 - ITA received
06.29.2017 - Lodged Visa 189
06.30.2017 - NBI Clearance received
07.14.2017 - Medical schedule
08.16.2017 - CO Contact request additional docs
09.15.2017 - SG COC finger print schedule
09.15.2017 - Submitted required docs to CO
10.13.2017 - VISA Grant (It's all worth the wait.. Thank you Lord!)
06.19.2018 - IED
xx.xx.xxxx - Big Move to Sydney!
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Joined: Jan 07, 2016
ambilis ng sayo kainggiet!
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Posts: 188Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2012
22/11/2014 - IELTS Results (L:8.5, R:6.5, W:6, S:7)
30/05/2015 - IELTS Results (L:8.0, R:7.5, W:7, S:7.5)
25/11/2016 - PTE test Results (L:72, R:66, W:74, S:72)
27/12/2016 - PTE test Results (L:68, R:65, W:68, S:62)
16/02/2017 - PTE test Results (L:72, R:73, W:66, S:76)
08/03/2017 - PTE test Results (L:72, R:78, W:74, S:85)
29/03/2017 - PTE test Results (L:73, R:72, W:67, S:88)
06/04/2017 - PTE test Results (L:76, R:78, W:82, S:71)
04/05/2017 - PTE test Results (L:71, R:70, W:77, S:78)
16/05/2017 - PTE test Results (L:77, R:82, W:79, S:89)
30/05/2017 - PTE test Results (L:73, R:77, W:69, S:90)
06/06/2017 - Submitted ACS Application
13/06/2017 - PTE test Results (L:77, R:88, W:84, S:83)
21/06/2017 - PTE test Results (L:86, R:87, W:88, S:90)
23/06/2017 - Submitted EOI
06/07/2017 - Received ACS result
15/07/2017 - Submitted ACS Review
22/07/2017 - Medical
24/07/2017 - Received ACS Review result
25/07/2017 - Received ITA
02/08/2017 - Lodge VISA
06/09/2017 - DG
27/11/2017 - KL to MEL
Posts: 227Member
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ANZCO Code 232511 Interior Designer
25.12.2015 IELTS Results (L7.5 R6.5 S7.0 W6.5) OA 7.0
04.03.2016 VETASSES Skills Assessment
10.05.2016 Positive Feedback from VETASSES!
03.06.2016 Submitted EOI for NSW (60 points)
27.05.2017 PTE Results (L73 R63 S72 W77) OA 70
13.06.2017 PTE Results (L76 R67 S63 W80) OA 71
03.07.2017 Submitted EOI (60 points)
07.07.2017 Received ITA for QLD
14.07.2017 Submitted QLD Nomination
19.07.2017 Received ITA for QLD
20.07.2017 NBI Fingerprint at Philippine Embassy SG
22.07.2017 Visa Lodgement 190
31.07.2017 Medical Exam
15.08.2017 CO Contact - COC SG and PH Form 2316
24.08.2017 Submitted COC and SSS
09.10.2017 3PM (SG TIME) GRANT! THANK YOU, LORD!!!
06.04.2018 My initial entry & my husband's big move
To God be the glory!
Posts: 972Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2016
233411 Electronics Engineer (Age-30, Educ-15,English proficiency-20, NAATI - 5, Single, - 10 Relative sponsorship - 15)
95 pts total
2017
June 3, 2017 = Graduated from College
July 8, 2017 = Took IELTS GT
July 21, 2017 = received IELTS results (LRWS = 8/9/7.5/7)
August 11, 2017 = Lodged EA assessment (Fast track)
September 6, 2017 = Received positive EA assessment, lodged EOI (489 Family sponsored - 60 pts)
September 21, 2017 = Took PTE exam
September 22, 2017 = Received PTE results (LRSW- 90/90/90/90), lodged 189 EOI (60 pts), updated 489 FS EOI (70 pts)
September 26, 2017 = Lodged 190 EOI (NSW) 65 pts
2018
1 year wait... still no EOI invite. Decided to pursue student visa instead
Course: Cert IV and Diploma - Work Health and Safety (DNA Kingston)
October 15, 2018 = offer letter from school
November 8, 2018 = Medical exam (St. Lukes)
November 20, 2018 = Paid for tuition
Novemeber 28, 2018 = Received COE
December 2, 2018 = Lodged visa, after 1 min, granted!
2019
Feb 4 2019 = arrived to Perth
2020
Jan 2020 = Age increased to 30 pts
Jan 20 2020 = Took NAATI
Jan 26 2020 = Results for NAATI (passed) +5 pts
Jan 27 2020 = lodged EOI 491 Family
Feb 10 2020 = invited finally!
Oct 8 2020 = 491 granted
2023
Oct 8 2023 = 191 Lodged
Oct 30 2023 = 191 granted
Posts: 188Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2012
dapat ata talaga complete na docs pag nagsubmit ng visa para iwas contact ng CO.
22/11/2014 - IELTS Results (L:8.5, R:6.5, W:6, S:7)
30/05/2015 - IELTS Results (L:8.0, R:7.5, W:7, S:7.5)
25/11/2016 - PTE test Results (L:72, R:66, W:74, S:72)
27/12/2016 - PTE test Results (L:68, R:65, W:68, S:62)
16/02/2017 - PTE test Results (L:72, R:73, W:66, S:76)
08/03/2017 - PTE test Results (L:72, R:78, W:74, S:85)
29/03/2017 - PTE test Results (L:73, R:72, W:67, S:88)
06/04/2017 - PTE test Results (L:76, R:78, W:82, S:71)
04/05/2017 - PTE test Results (L:71, R:70, W:77, S:78)
16/05/2017 - PTE test Results (L:77, R:82, W:79, S:89)
30/05/2017 - PTE test Results (L:73, R:77, W:69, S:90)
06/06/2017 - Submitted ACS Application
13/06/2017 - PTE test Results (L:77, R:88, W:84, S:83)
21/06/2017 - PTE test Results (L:86, R:87, W:88, S:90)
23/06/2017 - Submitted EOI
06/07/2017 - Received ACS result
15/07/2017 - Submitted ACS Review
22/07/2017 - Medical
24/07/2017 - Received ACS Review result
25/07/2017 - Received ITA
02/08/2017 - Lodge VISA
06/09/2017 - DG
27/11/2017 - KL to MEL
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Joined: Sep 01, 2016
ANZCO Code 232511 Interior Designer
25.12.2015 IELTS Results (L7.5 R6.5 S7.0 W6.5) OA 7.0
04.03.2016 VETASSES Skills Assessment
10.05.2016 Positive Feedback from VETASSES!
03.06.2016 Submitted EOI for NSW (60 points)
27.05.2017 PTE Results (L73 R63 S72 W77) OA 70
13.06.2017 PTE Results (L76 R67 S63 W80) OA 71
03.07.2017 Submitted EOI (60 points)
07.07.2017 Received ITA for QLD
14.07.2017 Submitted QLD Nomination
19.07.2017 Received ITA for QLD
20.07.2017 NBI Fingerprint at Philippine Embassy SG
22.07.2017 Visa Lodgement 190
31.07.2017 Medical Exam
15.08.2017 CO Contact - COC SG and PH Form 2316
24.08.2017 Submitted COC and SSS
09.10.2017 3PM (SG TIME) GRANT! THANK YOU, LORD!!!
06.04.2018 My initial entry & my husband's big move
To God be the glory!
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based on immitracker, bakit kaya ang kulelat ng team brisbane? ano kaya meron bakit ambagal nila? hehehe
super dami ng binibigay sa team adelaide.
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Joined: Jan 11, 2017
Waiting in vain din ako since June. Sana tuloy tuloy this month....
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Joined: Aug 15, 2017
congrats senyo! @glitch88 @K9_q8
Posts: 269Member
Joined: Dec 10, 2016
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263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer
HUSBAND's TIMELINE (Main Applicant)
21 May 2016 - IELTS General exam (S8-R9-W7.5-L7.5)
03 Apr 2017 - Lodged EA with Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment
26 Jun 2017 - EA Assessment Results (5+ years exp, Bachelor's degree recognized)
04 Jul 2017 - Lodged EOI (189 - 60 points)
08 Aug 2017 - Took PTE-A (S90 R90 W90 L90) Link to PTE tips below!
09 Aug 2017 - Updated EOI (189 - 70 points)
15 Aug 2017 - Got married! Updated EOI from Engaged to Married
23 Aug 2017 - ITA received
19 Sep 2017 - Requested for PSA Endorsement letter from city hall to expedite PSA copy of MC
20 Sep 2017 - Submitted endorsement letter to PSA Pureza
28 Sep 2017 - NBI Clearance - No hit (Me too)
03 Oct 2017 - Medicals at Nationwide Makati (Me too!)
06 Oct 2017 - PSA Marriage Cert Released
14 Oct 2017 - Visa lodged
07 Dec 2017 - Assessment Commence mail | GSM Adelaide (Karen)
11 Apr 2018 - Visa GRANTED
15 May 2018 - Attended PDOS in CFO Manila
Jun 2018 - Initial Entry
Jun 2022 - Citizenship application (saktong four years, excited eh)
Jan 2023 - Citizenship Test
April 2023 - Citizenship Ceremony
MY TIMELINE (Dependent)
05 Jul 2017 - Requested for CEMI and Certificate of Completion from university registrar (online)
20 Jul 2017 - University docs delivered
28 Aug 2017 - Requested LCR copy of MC (marriage certificate) from Makati City Hall
04 Sep 2017 - Got LCR copy of MC, authenticated by PSA (blue paper)
05 Sep 2017 - Passport renewal to married name; no appointment, Courtesy Lane entry with Endorsement Letter
09 Sep 2017 - Requested TOR and Diploma copy from university
16 Sep 2017 - Passport delivered to residence (Express)
27 Sep 2017 - Received diploma and TOR copies
PTE Describe Image Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/253962/#Comment_253962
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Joined: Apr 03, 2017
263111
07/02/2017 ACS Lodged
22/02/2017 ACS +ve Assessment
28/03/2017 PTE-A 1st Attempt - L85/R78/S76/W79
01/04/2017 EOI Lodged - 60 Pts.
xx/04/2017 PTE-A 2nd Attempt - L81/R67/S59/W72
xx/06/2017 NBI Clearance - w/ HIT
xx/06/2017 PTE-A 3th Attempt - L77/R88/S89/W75
xx/07/2017 PTE-A 4th Attempt - L80/R90/S78/W78
01/08/2017 PTE-A 5th Attempt - L82/R85/S87/W85
xx/08/2017 EOI Updated - 70 Pts.
23/08/2017 Invite!
xx/08/2017 Visa Lodged - All docs.
29/08/2017 Medicals
25/09/2017 Grant!
03/10/2017 Applied for CFO Sticker
xx/xx/2017 THE Move.
https://myimmitracker.com/au/trackers/consolidated-visa-tracker-sc189/cases/case-30325
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Joined: Oct 02, 2016
Nominated - Developer Programmer Programmer
07/27/2016 - Submitted ACS Assessment
08/05/2016 - ACS Suitable - 261312 ANZSCO Code (AQF Diploma)
09/10/2016 - IELTS Examination
09/22/2016 - IELTS Results (L:5 R:7 W:6 S:6.5 OBS:6 )
10/07/2016 - IELTS Speaking Test
10/08/2016 - IELTS Writing Test
10/21/2016 - IELTS Results (L:6.5 R:5.5 W:5.5 S:6.5 OBS:6 )
10/22/2016 - PTE A Exam
10/24/2016 - PTE Results (L:68 R:62 W:63 S:90 OS:66 )
12/30/2016 - PTE A Exam
12/31/2016 - PTE Results (L:74 R:62 W:67 S:90 OS:68)
03/04/2017 - PTE Exam
03/05/2017 _ PTE Results (L:68 R:63 W:61 S:90 OS:67)
08/07/2017 - PTE Exam
08/08/2017 - PTE Exam Results (L:74 R:69 W:68 S:82 OS:72)
08/10/2017 - EOI Lodge Visa 190 both for NSW and VIC (60
points)
07/10/2018 - EOI Lodge Visa 489 for VIC (55+10)
8/11/2018 - PTE Exam
8/14/2018 - PTE Results (L:69 R:69 W:60 S:86 OS: 69)
9/8/2018 - PTE Exam
Posts: 188Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2012
22/11/2014 - IELTS Results (L:8.5, R:6.5, W:6, S:7)
30/05/2015 - IELTS Results (L:8.0, R:7.5, W:7, S:7.5)
25/11/2016 - PTE test Results (L:72, R:66, W:74, S:72)
27/12/2016 - PTE test Results (L:68, R:65, W:68, S:62)
16/02/2017 - PTE test Results (L:72, R:73, W:66, S:76)
08/03/2017 - PTE test Results (L:72, R:78, W:74, S:85)
29/03/2017 - PTE test Results (L:73, R:72, W:67, S:88)
06/04/2017 - PTE test Results (L:76, R:78, W:82, S:71)
04/05/2017 - PTE test Results (L:71, R:70, W:77, S:78)
16/05/2017 - PTE test Results (L:77, R:82, W:79, S:89)
30/05/2017 - PTE test Results (L:73, R:77, W:69, S:90)
06/06/2017 - Submitted ACS Application
13/06/2017 - PTE test Results (L:77, R:88, W:84, S:83)
21/06/2017 - PTE test Results (L:86, R:87, W:88, S:90)
23/06/2017 - Submitted EOI
06/07/2017 - Received ACS result
15/07/2017 - Submitted ACS Review
22/07/2017 - Medical
24/07/2017 - Received ACS Review result
25/07/2017 - Received ITA
02/08/2017 - Lodge VISA
06/09/2017 - DG
27/11/2017 - KL to MEL