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  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @syaoran Hi, maybe they’re coming up with something that will be implemented next year that’s why they are delaying the assessment or they may be introducing changes that’s why they are not assessing applications yet.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • jessa0601jessa0601 Catbalogan City
    Posts: 3Member
    Joined: Sep 13, 2017
    @mrsespejo thanks po sa info...another thing,enough na po ba ang bridging program pra mka.apply ng permanent residency sa australia?or need p rin mg-study program? umatend po ng orientation abt migrating sa australia at dun,mas ineemphasize nla yung study program...neeed ko pa rin dw mgstudy bgo tumuloy sa bridging program...any comments o advices po...thanks po
  • syaoransyaoran Dubai, UAE
    Posts: 55Member
    Joined: Jul 14, 2017
    @Cassey @kymme un nga rn duda ko. haaayy.,, no choice but to wait.
  • kymmekymme Western Australia
    Posts: 1,284Member
    Joined: Apr 10, 2015
    @jessa0601 bridging program is enough. usually mga education agent, ineendorse nila yung mga school like for certificate or diploma courses muna bago mag bridging kasi may nakukuha cla mga commision from that. and its faster na mkaalis and fly to aus. compared s bridging n mg aaply and mag aantay kpa ng AHPRA tas visa. pero it would boil down to your preference and financial status. weigh pros and cons

    Registered Nurse Nec

    06/15 - touchdown Oz
    07/15 - start of classes (Bachelor in Nursing)
    05/16 - passed OET (after 4 failed attempts with IELTS and PTE)
    07/16 - finished uni
    07/16 - received AHPRA Australian Registered Nurse rego
    08/16 - student visa 500 (Diploma)
    10/16 - started working as an RN

    07/09/17 - Submitted EOI for State Nom Vic with 60points

    I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @Audream.sg It was posted on this thread by syaoran.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • cookoycookoy Singapore
    Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Sep 18, 2017
    Good morning. Ask ko lang po any news sa duration ng bridging program next year 2018? Thank you.
  • KevinDavidsonKevinDavidson Philippines
    Posts: 67Member
    Joined: Jan 15, 2017
    hi

    Registered Nurse Perioperative | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Experience: 5 | Bachelor's Degree: 15| Total points: 70 (189) 75 (190) 80 (489)

    August 22,2017- Passed PTE A Exam (L-80 W-84 R-82 S-87 1 sitting)
    September 29, 2017 - Submitted Documents to AHPRA via DHL
    October 2, 2017 - AHPRA Received Documents per DHL Tracking
    October 5, 2017 - Email Received from AHPRA stating that they received my documents.
    November 2, 2017 - Registration Officer 1st contact. Asked for my COGS and Academic Record
    November 14 and 16 - Sent COGS and Academic Record, respectively
    November 20, 2017 - Documents received and uploaded by AHPRA
    November 29, 2017 - Extension Letter received
    December 21, 2017- LOE for a NMBA approved bridging program received
    Feb 2, 2018 - Went for orientation at financing Company
    Feb 4, 2018 Sent application to Lonsdale and SCU
    Feb 22, 2018 Got an interview schedule at Lonsdale
    Feb 28, 2018 Interview done (Lonsdale)
    March 13, 2018 - Offer Letter from lonsdale for May 28, 2018 Intake
    May 24, 2018 - Flight to Melbourne, Australia
    May 28, 2018 - Travelled to Myrtleford, Victoria for the IRON Programme at Alpine Health Institute
    August 7, 2018- Documents for post- bridging AHPRA application submitted via Aupost
    August 15, 2018 - Graduation Day!
    August 16, 2018 - Submitted Bridging Certificate at AHPRA Melbourne Office
    August 22, 2018 - Flight back to the Philippines!
    September 11, 2018 - Flight back to Melbourne.
    September 19, 2018- Officially REGISTERED NURSE of AUSTRALIA!

    Permanent Residency Timeline

    24 September 2018- Applied for ANMAC Skills Assessment
    15 October 2018- positive LOD from ANMAC received! 3years and 1 month experience credited (PERIOPERATIVE)
    15 October 2018 - EOI lodge 189 (70 points) 190 (Vic and NSW - 70+5 points)

    5 November 2018- Invited to apply for Victoria State Nomination
    5 November 2018- Applied for Victoria State Nomination (awaiting for approval)

    11 November 2018- Invited for Visa 189
    13 November 2018- Visa Lodged Onshore (Received Bridging Visa A)
    14 November 2018 - Enrolled to medicare

  • wonderwomanwonderwoman Sydney
    Posts: 30Member
    Joined: Aug 09, 2017
    Hi, who has a sample of case press or cts? Please share. Thank you!!!
  • juantamadjuantamad Philippines
    Posts: 55Member
    Joined: Oct 15, 2017
    Hi guys! Ask ko lng to those na nag iron program. Gusto ko kase isama husband ko as tourist sa australia. Magka2problem ba sa PR pag isinama ko sya? Thank you.
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @juantamad Walang magiging prob pag sinama mo siya sa PR application as long as you have enough evidence to prove your relationship. :)

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • juantamadjuantamad Philippines
    Posts: 55Member
    Joined: Oct 15, 2017
    @Cassey sabi kase mam ng agent nmin bka daw marefuse. Kaya nkakatakot magrisk.
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @juantamad Bakit daw marerefuse? Ano raw basis ng refusal?

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • juantamadjuantamad Philippines
    Posts: 55Member
    Joined: Oct 15, 2017
    @Cassey dahil ata sa GTE.
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @juantamad Are you applying for a student visa? And your hubby on tourist visa?

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • juantamadjuantamad Philippines
    Posts: 55Member
    Joined: Oct 15, 2017
    @Cassey im applying for iron program. Yes as tourist visa lng mam
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    edited October 2017
    @juantamad Kung magstudent visa ka bakit hindi mo na lang siya isama sa application mo as your dependent? Kung ang tinatanong mo eh kung maaapektuhan yung PR application niyo dahil magTourist Visa siya, siyempre hindi. Separate namang application yun. Ang GTE ay requirement ng student visa at hindi ng PR application.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • juantamadjuantamad Philippines
    Posts: 55Member
    Joined: Oct 15, 2017
    @Cassey thank you mam. Isma ko na nga sya. Hehe
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @juantamad Hehe Kapag Tourist Visa siya, hindi siya allowed magwork, pag nakadependent visa siya, allowed siya mag20hrs a week na work so matutulungan ka niya with your living expenses. Anyway, all the best sa application niyo. :)

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • angela_1008angela_1008 Posts: 4Member
    Joined: Oct 17, 2017
    @Cassey hi mam, tanong ko lang po sana kung certified true copy lang ba ng passport ang kailangan as proof of identity under sa AGOS 40 form?
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    edited October 2017
    @angela_1008 Hi, yes Notarized copy and coloured.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • ishtepiishtepi Laguna, Philippines
    Posts: 61Member
    Joined: Jun 11, 2017
    Hello po! Question lang po, nagaantay po kasi ako ng LOE, bale nareceive po ang docs ko ng AHPRA Aug 14, then nagfeedback sila ng Sept 6 informing that they need further documentation. Naprovide ko naman po lahat, tapos nagfollow up po ako sa registration officer ko nung Oct 4. Last friday lang po, oct 13, ang nagreply sakin ibang registration officer na po at sabi nya still being assessed for suitability pa daw po ang application ko. Nagworry lang po ako, may ganung case po ba na nagiiba ang RO?

    2014 - the great Australian dream :)
    June 2014 - IELTS Acad BC Manila: L 7.5, R 8, W 6.5, S 7
    *OFW muna sa Gitnang Silangan
    Dec 2016 - IELTS Acad IDP Riyadh: L 8.5, R 8.5, W 6.5, S 7
    Apr 2017 - signed up with RPS
    June 6 - PTE A Take 1: L 74, R 87, S 64, W 81 :(
    June 13 - PTE A Take 2: L 84, R 83, S 58, W 90 :'(
    June 26 - PTE A Take 3: L 76, R 84, S 66, W 90 Finally!! :)
    July 3 - submitted AHPRA reqts to RPS for assessment
    Aug 14 - documents submitted to AHPRA, waiting for LOE
    Sept 6 - received feedback from AHPRA, requires further documentation
    Oct 24 - received AHPRA email of request for an extension until Feb 2018! (Nooooooo!)
    Oct 31 - LOE released (yey!)
    Jan 2018 - school hunting..
    Feb 23 - received offer letter from ETEA, April intake
    Apr 7 - flight to Melbourne
    Apr 11 - June 22 - IRON program at ETEA Melbourne
    July 5 - AHPRA RN (AuRN wooohhooooo!!)
    July 23 - ANMAC application
    Aug 20 - ANMAC LOD received
    Sept 10 - EOI submitted for Visa 189, 190, 489
    Nov 26 - PTE A Take 4: L 90, R 90, S 90, W 89 Superior! Thank you Lord!!

    waiting game

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @ishtepi Hi, there’s no need for you to worry. Maraming applicants ang pending pa rin ang application with AHPRA. Maybe because of the transition for the bridging program for next year kaya may delay.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • ishtepiishtepi Laguna, Philippines
    Posts: 61Member
    Joined: Jun 11, 2017
    @Cassey thank you ms casey :) sana po talaga walang ibang problem, gusto ko pa man din pong humabol sa nov intake pero malabo n ata talaga. hehe, di bale bsta magkaLOE lang :) thank you po!

    2014 - the great Australian dream :)
    June 2014 - IELTS Acad BC Manila: L 7.5, R 8, W 6.5, S 7
    *OFW muna sa Gitnang Silangan
    Dec 2016 - IELTS Acad IDP Riyadh: L 8.5, R 8.5, W 6.5, S 7
    Apr 2017 - signed up with RPS
    June 6 - PTE A Take 1: L 74, R 87, S 64, W 81 :(
    June 13 - PTE A Take 2: L 84, R 83, S 58, W 90 :'(
    June 26 - PTE A Take 3: L 76, R 84, S 66, W 90 Finally!! :)
    July 3 - submitted AHPRA reqts to RPS for assessment
    Aug 14 - documents submitted to AHPRA, waiting for LOE
    Sept 6 - received feedback from AHPRA, requires further documentation
    Oct 24 - received AHPRA email of request for an extension until Feb 2018! (Nooooooo!)
    Oct 31 - LOE released (yey!)
    Jan 2018 - school hunting..
    Feb 23 - received offer letter from ETEA, April intake
    Apr 7 - flight to Melbourne
    Apr 11 - June 22 - IRON program at ETEA Melbourne
    July 5 - AHPRA RN (AuRN wooohhooooo!!)
    July 23 - ANMAC application
    Aug 20 - ANMAC LOD received
    Sept 10 - EOI submitted for Visa 189, 190, 489
    Nov 26 - PTE A Take 4: L 90, R 90, S 90, W 89 Superior! Thank you Lord!!

    waiting game

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @ishtepi No worries, :) At least nakapagstart ka na.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • mrsespejomrsespejo Melbourne
    Posts: 53Member
    Joined: May 09, 2017
    @ishtepi same tayo, august din ako, until now wala pa. Prolonging the agony. Hahaha
  • ishtepiishtepi Laguna, Philippines
    Posts: 61Member
    Joined: Jun 11, 2017
    @mrsespejo oo nga po, nakakapraning mag antay hehe. kumusta po? nagfafollow up po kayo?

    2014 - the great Australian dream :)
    June 2014 - IELTS Acad BC Manila: L 7.5, R 8, W 6.5, S 7
    *OFW muna sa Gitnang Silangan
    Dec 2016 - IELTS Acad IDP Riyadh: L 8.5, R 8.5, W 6.5, S 7
    Apr 2017 - signed up with RPS
    June 6 - PTE A Take 1: L 74, R 87, S 64, W 81 :(
    June 13 - PTE A Take 2: L 84, R 83, S 58, W 90 :'(
    June 26 - PTE A Take 3: L 76, R 84, S 66, W 90 Finally!! :)
    July 3 - submitted AHPRA reqts to RPS for assessment
    Aug 14 - documents submitted to AHPRA, waiting for LOE
    Sept 6 - received feedback from AHPRA, requires further documentation
    Oct 24 - received AHPRA email of request for an extension until Feb 2018! (Nooooooo!)
    Oct 31 - LOE released (yey!)
    Jan 2018 - school hunting..
    Feb 23 - received offer letter from ETEA, April intake
    Apr 7 - flight to Melbourne
    Apr 11 - June 22 - IRON program at ETEA Melbourne
    July 5 - AHPRA RN (AuRN wooohhooooo!!)
    July 23 - ANMAC application
    Aug 20 - ANMAC LOD received
    Sept 10 - EOI submitted for Visa 189, 190, 489
    Nov 26 - PTE A Take 4: L 90, R 90, S 90, W 89 Superior! Thank you Lord!!

    waiting game

  • mrsespejomrsespejo Melbourne
    Posts: 53Member
    Joined: May 09, 2017
    @ishtepi Opo nag follow-up din ako sa RO ko, same lang din ng sagot sayo. Nirereview pa daw for suitability.
  • syousoonOZsyousoonOZ Baguio City | Alice Springs, NT
    Posts: 46Member
    Joined: Oct 17, 2017
    Hello po! Ask ko lang po kung advisable ba na lakarin ko na po yung docs (CHED and UNI DOCS) before ako mag-exam ng PTE? Usually po pag natanggap na po nila sa AHPRA yung first 2 docs from CHED and university(which is sila ang magpapadala) gaano po katagal bago nila(AHPRA) iacknowledge na natanggap na nila and for completion of further requirements pa po? Balak ko po kasi lakarin, then to follow nalang po yung sa english exam. Any advice po? TIA! God bless! :D

    "I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME" -Philippians 4:13

  • mrsespejomrsespejo Melbourne
    Posts: 53Member
    Joined: May 09, 2017
    Hi @syousoonOZ you don’t need po to go to ched, yung sa school lang, tapos yung school dapat magpapadala sa ahpra, yung sakin kasi nagrequest ako sa university ko, then ako nagpadala pero naka address sa school at envelope dapat ng school. :)
  • syousoonOZsyousoonOZ Baguio City | Alice Springs, NT
    Posts: 46Member
    Joined: Oct 17, 2017
    @mrsespejo Ay opo. Naclarify ko na po sa kabatch ko na nagbridging, may clinaim lang po pala siya from CHED pero siya rin po pala nagdpadala. Accreditation status po kasi hiningi din sa kabatch ko na kukunin from CHED. :)

    "I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME" -Philippians 4:13

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