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May 9, 2016 PTE Exam Result L/R/S/W- 71/69/83/72 Passed Thank you Papa Jesus
Aug 18,2016 ACS Result- Suitable -Software Engineer
Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
Sept 15, 2017 SG COC Fingerprint and Collection
Sept 20, 2017 Visa Lodge
Nov 1, 2017 CO Contact (Requesting to Send PTE Score Report to DIBP which I already did before)
Mar 6, 2018 Visa Grant
Visa 887 Timeline
July 25, 2020 Visa Lodge Oct 12, 2020 Visa Grant
Citizenship Timeline
July 4, 2022 Submitted Citizenship Application
Dec 21, 2022 Invitation for Exam(Need to reschedule the exam)
Feb 21, 2023 Citizenship Exam
April 3, 2023 Received Approval Letter June 22, 2023 Citizenship Ceremony
*****Dream big, think positive and Pray to God*****
agdSingapore Posts: 773Member Joined: Jun 12, 2017
@Hunter_08 sir pano yung first issuance ng DL? same day din ba nakukuha to?
01-19-2018 - Visa lodge, SG eAppeal
01-23-2018 - SG eAppeal Approved
01-25-2018 - Wife's SG eAppeal Approved
02-03-2018 - Medical - wife and me
02-05-2018 - Medical - kids
02-08-2018 - Medical - Daughter - IGRA
02-14-2018 - Form 815 Health Undertaking for daughter
04-27-2018 - 1st CO Contact: Parental Consent/Form 1229
05-22-2018 - 2nd CO Contact: Wife's Statutory Declaration
08-21-2018 - 3rd CO Contact: Repeat Medical - Daughter
09-21-2018 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!
11-11-2018 - IE (Medicare, Centrelink, NSW DL)
April 2019 - Target BM with wife
January 2020 - Target BM - 3 kids
Hunter_08Adelaide Posts: 2,125Member Joined: Mar 01, 2011
@agd hindi..pag punta mo sa LTO to request the certificate tpos ipapasa nila yun sa DFA to get the red ribbon 1 week bago mo makuha yung ceritificate with ribbon sa DFA main.. need yun dito sa pag convert ng DL.
May 9, 2016 PTE Exam Result L/R/S/W- 71/69/83/72 Passed Thank you Papa Jesus
Aug 18,2016 ACS Result- Suitable -Software Engineer
Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
Sept 15, 2017 SG COC Fingerprint and Collection
Sept 20, 2017 Visa Lodge
Nov 1, 2017 CO Contact (Requesting to Send PTE Score Report to DIBP which I already did before)
Mar 6, 2018 Visa Grant
Visa 887 Timeline
July 25, 2020 Visa Lodge Oct 12, 2020 Visa Grant
Citizenship Timeline
July 4, 2022 Submitted Citizenship Application
Dec 21, 2022 Invitation for Exam(Need to reschedule the exam)
Feb 21, 2023 Citizenship Exam
April 3, 2023 Received Approval Letter June 22, 2023 Citizenship Ceremony
*****Dream big, think positive and Pray to God*****
agdSingapore Posts: 773Member Joined: Jun 12, 2017
@Hunter_08 thanks sir. Applicable to kahit saang LTO or kailangan regional? Yung DL ko din kasi sir resibo pa din up to now. Issue kaya to pag nagconvert?
01-19-2018 - Visa lodge, SG eAppeal
01-23-2018 - SG eAppeal Approved
01-25-2018 - Wife's SG eAppeal Approved
02-03-2018 - Medical - wife and me
02-05-2018 - Medical - kids
02-08-2018 - Medical - Daughter - IGRA
02-14-2018 - Form 815 Health Undertaking for daughter
04-27-2018 - 1st CO Contact: Parental Consent/Form 1229
05-22-2018 - 2nd CO Contact: Wife's Statutory Declaration
08-21-2018 - 3rd CO Contact: Repeat Medical - Daughter
09-21-2018 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!
11-11-2018 - IE (Medicare, Centrelink, NSW DL)
April 2019 - Target BM with wife
January 2020 - Target BM - 3 kids
Hunter_08Adelaide Posts: 2,125Member Joined: Mar 01, 2011
@agd pag magpapa convert dito sa SG need ng physical card. eto yung mga list of requirements:
-Original and a photocopy of your passport and NRIC/entry permit/employment pass/dependent pass/social visit pass/work permit; -Original and a photocopy of a valid foreign driving licence; -One recent matte passport-sized colour photograph of you with a white background, eyes looking straight, and both ears and eyebrows visible in the photograph. There should be no headgear worn unless normally worn for religious purposes, and glasses worn should not be tinted; -Processing fee of $50 (payment by CashCard and NETS only); -If your foreign driving licence is not in English, you must have one of these: International driving permit; or -An official translation of your driving licence in English obtained from the relevant Embassy, High Commission, or any Singapore registered translation companies. Translation is not required for licences issued by Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia. -If your foreign driving licence does not have the 1st date of issue, you are required to obtain an extract of driving licence record from the Licensing Authority; -Foreign driving licence must be obtained prior to the issuance of your Work Pass/Dependant Pass/Student Pass/etc..
May 9, 2016 PTE Exam Result L/R/S/W- 71/69/83/72 Passed Thank you Papa Jesus
Aug 18,2016 ACS Result- Suitable -Software Engineer
Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
Sept 15, 2017 SG COC Fingerprint and Collection
Sept 20, 2017 Visa Lodge
Nov 1, 2017 CO Contact (Requesting to Send PTE Score Report to DIBP which I already did before)
Mar 6, 2018 Visa Grant
Visa 887 Timeline
July 25, 2020 Visa Lodge Oct 12, 2020 Visa Grant
Citizenship Timeline
July 4, 2022 Submitted Citizenship Application
Dec 21, 2022 Invitation for Exam(Need to reschedule the exam)
Feb 21, 2023 Citizenship Exam
April 3, 2023 Received Approval Letter June 22, 2023 Citizenship Ceremony
*****Dream big, think positive and Pray to God*****
agdSingapore Posts: 773Member Joined: Jun 12, 2017
01-19-2018 - Visa lodge, SG eAppeal
01-23-2018 - SG eAppeal Approved
01-25-2018 - Wife's SG eAppeal Approved
02-03-2018 - Medical - wife and me
02-05-2018 - Medical - kids
02-08-2018 - Medical - Daughter - IGRA
02-14-2018 - Form 815 Health Undertaking for daughter
04-27-2018 - 1st CO Contact: Parental Consent/Form 1229
05-22-2018 - 2nd CO Contact: Wife's Statutory Declaration
08-21-2018 - 3rd CO Contact: Repeat Medical - Daughter
09-21-2018 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!
11-11-2018 - IE (Medicare, Centrelink, NSW DL)
April 2019 - Target BM with wife
January 2020 - Target BM - 3 kids
May 9, 2016 PTE Exam Result L/R/S/W- 71/69/83/72 Passed Thank you Papa Jesus
Aug 18,2016 ACS Result- Suitable -Software Engineer
Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
Sept 15, 2017 SG COC Fingerprint and Collection
Sept 20, 2017 Visa Lodge
Nov 1, 2017 CO Contact (Requesting to Send PTE Score Report to DIBP which I already did before)
Mar 6, 2018 Visa Grant
Visa 887 Timeline
July 25, 2020 Visa Lodge Oct 12, 2020 Visa Grant
Citizenship Timeline
July 4, 2022 Submitted Citizenship Application
Dec 21, 2022 Invitation for Exam(Need to reschedule the exam)
Feb 21, 2023 Citizenship Exam
April 3, 2023 Received Approval Letter June 22, 2023 Citizenship Ceremony
*****Dream big, think positive and Pray to God*****
cutsiechick21Adelaide Posts: 142Member Joined: Nov 09, 2016
@Hunter_08 Hello alam ko taga SG din kayo.. ask ko lang kung kumuha na kau ng NBI clearance? iniisip ko kase na mgpafingerprint na dito sa PH enbassy habang nagaantay ng nomination ng SA nomination.. pati din po ba dependen kelangan ng NBI clearance. TIA
511112 Program or Project Administrator
02/08/2017 - IELTS Exam: L 8.5/R8/S7/W6.5
09/08/2017 - Submitted docs to Vetassess
10/19/2017 - Positive assessment (4 yrs) - 5pts
10/23/2017 - PTE Exam
10/23/2017 - Received PTE Result: L78/R90/S86/W86
10/27/2017 - SS EOI / SA application submitted
11/08/2017 - SS SA ITA received
11/28/2017 - Police COC collection
12/09/2017 - Visa lodged
12/23/2017 - Medical @ Point Medical SG
12/28/2017 - Repeat urine test due to high sugar
02/20/2018 - Immi Assessment Commence Email
03/27/2018 - CO asked for letter of consent for employment verification
05/23/2018 - VISA GRANT
07/2018 - Big Move
Hunter_08Adelaide Posts: 2,125Member Joined: Mar 01, 2011
@cutsiechick21 oo kumuha ako ng NBI kasi umuwi ako ng pinas hndi ako kumuha sa PH embassy kasi parang namamahalan ako sa fee nila for fingerprint tapos yung mag aasikasong NBI mo yung nasa pinas din na parang binigyan mo lang ng authorization to process on your behalf. yup lahat ng dependent mo need ng NBI basta tumira sila sa isang country ng at least 1 yr.
May 9, 2016 PTE Exam Result L/R/S/W- 71/69/83/72 Passed Thank you Papa Jesus
Aug 18,2016 ACS Result- Suitable -Software Engineer
Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
Sept 15, 2017 SG COC Fingerprint and Collection
Sept 20, 2017 Visa Lodge
Nov 1, 2017 CO Contact (Requesting to Send PTE Score Report to DIBP which I already did before)
Mar 6, 2018 Visa Grant
Visa 887 Timeline
July 25, 2020 Visa Lodge Oct 12, 2020 Visa Grant
Citizenship Timeline
July 4, 2022 Submitted Citizenship Application
Dec 21, 2022 Invitation for Exam(Need to reschedule the exam)
Feb 21, 2023 Citizenship Exam
April 3, 2023 Received Approval Letter June 22, 2023 Citizenship Ceremony
*****Dream big, think positive and Pray to God*****
cutsiechick21Adelaide Posts: 142Member Joined: Nov 09, 2016
02/08/2017 - IELTS Exam: L 8.5/R8/S7/W6.5
09/08/2017 - Submitted docs to Vetassess
10/19/2017 - Positive assessment (4 yrs) - 5pts
10/23/2017 - PTE Exam
10/23/2017 - Received PTE Result: L78/R90/S86/W86
10/27/2017 - SS EOI / SA application submitted
11/08/2017 - SS SA ITA received
11/28/2017 - Police COC collection
12/09/2017 - Visa lodged
12/23/2017 - Medical @ Point Medical SG
12/28/2017 - Repeat urine test due to high sugar
02/20/2018 - Immi Assessment Commence Email
03/27/2018 - CO asked for letter of consent for employment verification
05/23/2018 - VISA GRANT
07/2018 - Big Move
agdSingapore Posts: 773Member Joined: Jun 12, 2017
edited October 2017
@cutsiechick21 pagkakaalam ko po pang 16 years old and above lang yung NBI at police clearance. Pero para sure kuha na din po kayo.
01-19-2018 - Visa lodge, SG eAppeal
01-23-2018 - SG eAppeal Approved
01-25-2018 - Wife's SG eAppeal Approved
02-03-2018 - Medical - wife and me
02-05-2018 - Medical - kids
02-08-2018 - Medical - Daughter - IGRA
02-14-2018 - Form 815 Health Undertaking for daughter
04-27-2018 - 1st CO Contact: Parental Consent/Form 1229
05-22-2018 - 2nd CO Contact: Wife's Statutory Declaration
08-21-2018 - 3rd CO Contact: Repeat Medical - Daughter
09-21-2018 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!
11-11-2018 - IE (Medicare, Centrelink, NSW DL)
April 2019 - Target BM with wife
January 2020 - Target BM - 3 kids
lucianoSingapore Posts: 48Member Joined: Oct 31, 2017
Hello guys!
Sinong gumamit ng Birth Certificate dito as National Identity. Just wondering anong ilagay ko sa identification number?
Thanks in advance!
Hunter_08Adelaide Posts: 2,125Member Joined: Mar 01, 2011
@luciano gamitin mo yun "BRen" number makita mo sya sa center bottom
May 9, 2016 PTE Exam Result L/R/S/W- 71/69/83/72 Passed Thank you Papa Jesus
Aug 18,2016 ACS Result- Suitable -Software Engineer
Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
Sept 15, 2017 SG COC Fingerprint and Collection
Sept 20, 2017 Visa Lodge
Nov 1, 2017 CO Contact (Requesting to Send PTE Score Report to DIBP which I already did before)
Mar 6, 2018 Visa Grant
Visa 887 Timeline
July 25, 2020 Visa Lodge Oct 12, 2020 Visa Grant
Citizenship Timeline
July 4, 2022 Submitted Citizenship Application
Dec 21, 2022 Invitation for Exam(Need to reschedule the exam)
Feb 21, 2023 Citizenship Exam
April 3, 2023 Received Approval Letter June 22, 2023 Citizenship Ceremony
*****Dream big, think positive and Pray to God*****
lucianoSingapore Posts: 48Member Joined: Oct 31, 2017
@luciano.. pede naman kahit ano basta consistent ung mga pprrsent mong ID.
2014 +skill assessmen, EILTS; 2015 (break)
2016 PTE take 3 competent; applied for NSW SS (sept2016, until sept2017, no invites)
Aug4'17 applied visa489 SA SS
Aug24'17 ITA received (fill up Form 80, 1221, partially completed docs)
Aug30'17 (SATA AMK medical, same day result "no action required"
Sep4'17 SG COC
Sep8'17 husband medical (sep 13 result)
Sep11'17 VISA LODGED
Sep15'17 NBI ph
Sep21'17 daughter medical (St. Lukes Ermita)
Oct10'17 DIRECT GRANT!
TY LORD
cutsiechick21Adelaide Posts: 142Member Joined: Nov 09, 2016
Hello sa visa 489 po ba.. pag nagrant na, ibig sabihin ba nun ay tumatakbo na din ung sa four yrs or based sa kung kelan ka nag enter sa AU thanks po
511112 Program or Project Administrator
02/08/2017 - IELTS Exam: L 8.5/R8/S7/W6.5
09/08/2017 - Submitted docs to Vetassess
10/19/2017 - Positive assessment (4 yrs) - 5pts
10/23/2017 - PTE Exam
10/23/2017 - Received PTE Result: L78/R90/S86/W86
10/27/2017 - SS EOI / SA application submitted
11/08/2017 - SS SA ITA received
11/28/2017 - Police COC collection
12/09/2017 - Visa lodged
12/23/2017 - Medical @ Point Medical SG
12/28/2017 - Repeat urine test due to high sugar
02/20/2018 - Immi Assessment Commence Email
03/27/2018 - CO asked for letter of consent for employment verification
05/23/2018 - VISA GRANT
07/2018 - Big Move
Hello sa visa 489 po ba.. pag nagrant na, ibig sabihin ba nun ay tumatakbo na din ung sa four yrs or based sa kung kelan ka nag enter sa AU thanks po
Hi, from what I know and base sa grant letter, yung 4 years is from the date of grant, yun din kasi yung expiry date na nakalagay sa kin.
cutsiechick21Adelaide Posts: 142Member Joined: Nov 09, 2016
@iamvee thanks dapat pala pagkagrant as much as possible ay mgBM na..
511112 Program or Project Administrator
02/08/2017 - IELTS Exam: L 8.5/R8/S7/W6.5
09/08/2017 - Submitted docs to Vetassess
10/19/2017 - Positive assessment (4 yrs) - 5pts
10/23/2017 - PTE Exam
10/23/2017 - Received PTE Result: L78/R90/S86/W86
10/27/2017 - SS EOI / SA application submitted
11/08/2017 - SS SA ITA received
11/28/2017 - Police COC collection
12/09/2017 - Visa lodged
12/23/2017 - Medical @ Point Medical SG
12/28/2017 - Repeat urine test due to high sugar
02/20/2018 - Immi Assessment Commence Email
03/27/2018 - CO asked for letter of consent for employment verification
05/23/2018 - VISA GRANT
07/2018 - Big Move
cutsiechick21Adelaide Posts: 142Member Joined: Nov 09, 2016
Thank you po sa pagsagot ng mga questions ko.. nakareceive na kmi ng invite from SA..
511112 Program or Project Administrator
02/08/2017 - IELTS Exam: L 8.5/R8/S7/W6.5
09/08/2017 - Submitted docs to Vetassess
10/19/2017 - Positive assessment (4 yrs) - 5pts
10/23/2017 - PTE Exam
10/23/2017 - Received PTE Result: L78/R90/S86/W86
10/27/2017 - SS EOI / SA application submitted
11/08/2017 - SS SA ITA received
11/28/2017 - Police COC collection
12/09/2017 - Visa lodged
12/23/2017 - Medical @ Point Medical SG
12/28/2017 - Repeat urine test due to high sugar
02/20/2018 - Immi Assessment Commence Email
03/27/2018 - CO asked for letter of consent for employment verification
05/23/2018 - VISA GRANT
07/2018 - Big Move
Au_VicMelbourne, Victoria Posts: 385Member Joined: Jun 11, 2017
@cutsiechick21 congrats! looking at your timeline, that's quick!
I'm Australian in paper but pinoy in form....Living in the most liveable city in the world...Melbourne! Oi, oi, oi!!!
chococrinkleAdelaide Posts: 584Member Joined: Nov 19, 2017
Hello po. I have clarifications, Im planning to submit SS for SA, just waiting my renewal for expired skills assessment from vetassess, expecting result around 1st or 2nd week of dec. Im preparing all the docs now and I have questions below.
1. I have 14 yrs of experience in one company, need ba talaga lahat ng payslips or ITR for the last 10 years na claimed sa assessment? Yung iba kasi di ko na naitago. Siguro I only have available for the last 5 years. Will the current ITR not suffice?
2. The expiry of my skills assessment was last June 2017 and I applied for renewal. As what Ive understood (pls correct me if Im wrong), yung na assess na skills is yun pa din ang ilalagay sa outcome letter, only that magiging recent lang ang assessment date, like in my case from may 2004 to apr 2014. So ano pong ITR and payslip yung isussubmit ko? Yung within those years lang ba?
3. Sa mga nkapag renew na ng expired skills assessment, tama ba na pati yung points test advise kasama pa din sa outcome letter ng renewal? Nag avail ako kasi ng points test advise nung 1st assessment last 2014, pero sa renewal wala naman option na need ko pa ulit magpa points test advise. Though as per vetassess same outcome letter ang ibibigay magbabago lang ang assessment date. Na confuse lang ako at baka pag may result na eh kulang pala. Sayang ang time. Huhuhu..
4. Lastly sa medical, pls enlighten me sa process. Ang timeline ko kasi if meron na ako renewed skills assessment by mid dec, mag apply na ako ng SS, and hoping maka kuha ng ITA before Christmas. If ibless ni Lord at mgka ITA agad, plan ko na mag generate muna ng Hap ID for medical, then lodge na agad ng visa 489 (assuming all other docs are complete by then) without undergoing yet the actual medical process. Iloilo based kasi kami and we have flights and sched availability to consider which di na ako makaka pag leave agad for dec. Is this process okay? We plan to have our medicals done 2nd or 3rd wk of jan.
If you will ask why mag lodge ako agad, why not wait for January? Worried lang kasi baka mapagsarhan ng opportunity. Been there before kaya priority namin na once we receive ITA mag lodge na agad, though hoping din for direct grant kaya sana mag medical na din kami before CO contact. Thanks in advance.
2014 -- start of Au dream
06.07.14 -- IELTS LRWS 7.5/7.5/7.0/7.0
07.18.14 -- positive skills assessment
08.01.14 -- waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.16 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
07.18.17 -- expired skills assessment
08.2017 -- learned high points via SA 489
11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
11.30.17 -- EOI lodge SA 489 80 pts
12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
01.04.18 -- Visa Lodge SA 489
01.19.18 -- Medicals
04.10.18 -- Visa Grant (DG) Praise God!!!
PTE Writing Tips
For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.
Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.
Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.
4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.
If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.
If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.
Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.
For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence
Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.
Essay synonyms
Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about
Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area
Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage
Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor
Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays
RheaMARN1171933Posts: 2,693Member, Administrator, Moderator Joined: Mar 10, 2016
@chococrinkle you can only claim work experience for the last 10 years, that's the maximum. I'm currently handling a case, regional sponsorship as well. We supplied ITR Lang for all employment years we're claiming, granted yung SA sponsorship under 2 weeks. We submit all docs except payslips sa DIBP. It just depends on the case officer kasi e. DIBP just got back to us and requesting for further pay evidence. So in the end, you can try with everything that you have now and the case officer will just get back to you if they want more docs.
With regards to your timeline, I think it'll be too tight. If you say you'll get the renewal assessment by 2nd week of December at the latest, you still need to apply for SA sponsorship which takes another 2 weeks. Considering that it's Christmas period and all, I don't think you'll here from SA until early next year.
chococrinkleAdelaide Posts: 584Member Joined: Nov 19, 2017
@RheaMARN1171933. Thank you po for your reply. I was just thinking in case na I will get an early reply since Ive read also here that some got a reply in a week. Anyway may concern is, if its okay to get the HAP ID first then lodge the application?
2014 -- start of Au dream
06.07.14 -- IELTS LRWS 7.5/7.5/7.0/7.0
07.18.14 -- positive skills assessment
08.01.14 -- waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.16 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
07.18.17 -- expired skills assessment
08.2017 -- learned high points via SA 489
11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
11.30.17 -- EOI lodge SA 489 80 pts
12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
01.04.18 -- Visa Lodge SA 489
01.19.18 -- Medicals
04.10.18 -- Visa Grant (DG) Praise God!!!
PTE Writing Tips
For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.
Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.
Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.
4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.
If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.
If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.
Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.
For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence
Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.
Essay synonyms
Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about
Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area
Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage
Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor
Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays
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@chococrinkle yes, you could do that. Just be mindful, usually they have submission cut offs given the holiday period. Usually few days before Christmas ang cut off so don't expect SA will work on cases between 25Dec-1st to 1st Jan.
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2014 -- start of Au dream
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08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
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PTE Writing Tips
For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.
Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.
Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.
4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.
If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.
If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.
Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.
For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence
Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.
Essay synonyms
Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about
Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area
Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage
Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor
Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays
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Nakakaiyak yun agent nmin hindi maopen ung eoi nagcontact na sa tech support pero baka magkamali pa din kami sa securty questions.. huhuhu andun pa nmn ung invite namin sana magawan ng paraan kung hindi back to square 1 n nmn
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@cutsiechick21 ano visa inaapplyan mo sa SA 489? magagawan ng paraan yan
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@eking 489.. sana nga.. super heartbreaking lang kung dahil sa password reset ay hindi matuloi dahil nasa special condition na din ung occupation ko
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09/08/2017 - Submitted docs to Vetassess
10/19/2017 - Positive assessment (4 yrs) - 5pts
10/23/2017 - PTE Exam
10/23/2017 - Received PTE Result: L78/R90/S86/W86
10/27/2017 - SS EOI / SA application submitted
11/08/2017 - SS SA ITA received
11/28/2017 - Police COC collection
12/09/2017 - Visa lodged
12/23/2017 - Medical @ Point Medical SG
12/28/2017 - Repeat urine test due to high sugar
02/20/2018 - Immi Assessment Commence Email
03/27/2018 - CO asked for letter of consent for employment verification
05/23/2018 - VISA GRANT
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08/04/2016 - Took IELTS - L/R/W/S - 6.5/7/6.5/7 - Competent
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261312 Developer Programmer - (English - 20pts | Age - 30pts. | Qualification - 10 | Experience - 0 ) = 60pts.
Subclass 189 - 60pts.
Subclass 190 - (60 + 5 spouse points + 5 SN) = 70pts.
08/04/2016 - Took IELTS - L/R/W/S - 6.5/7/6.5/7 - Competent
05/17/2017 - PTE Mock A - L/R/W/S - 74/62/66/76
05/19/2017 - PTE Mock B - L/R/W/S - 76/70/72/89
05/30/2017 - PTE Take 1 - L/R/W/S - 79/75/78/78 - Proficient
06/06/2017 - PTE Take 2 - L/R/W/S - 82/87/90/88- Superior - Thank you, Lord!
PTE Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p465#Comment_245887
06/14/2017 - Collection of docs for ACS Assessment
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08/15/2017 - Gathering docs for spouse points (VETASSESS)
08/22/2017 - Lodged spouse's VETASSESS
10/05/2017 - VETASSESS results positive - aquired 5pts. for 190
10/07/2017 - Submitted EOI - 189, 190-NSW, 190-VIC
10/20/2017 - ITA NSW Received!
10/22/2017 - Submitted NSW Application
11/28/2017 - NSW SS Approved! Received ITA for visa 190
---------------Gathering docs for visa lodge---------------
-------------------- Christmas Break --------------------
01-19-2018 - Visa lodge, SG eAppeal
01-23-2018 - SG eAppeal Approved
01-25-2018 - Wife's SG eAppeal Approved
02-03-2018 - Medical - wife and me
02-05-2018 - Medical - kids
02-08-2018 - Medical - Daughter - IGRA
02-14-2018 - Form 815 Health Undertaking for daughter
04-27-2018 - 1st CO Contact: Parental Consent/Form 1229
05-22-2018 - 2nd CO Contact: Wife's Statutory Declaration
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Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
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261312 Developer Programmer - (English - 20pts | Age - 30pts. | Qualification - 10 | Experience - 0 ) = 60pts.
Subclass 189 - 60pts.
Subclass 190 - (60 + 5 spouse points + 5 SN) = 70pts.
08/04/2016 - Took IELTS - L/R/W/S - 6.5/7/6.5/7 - Competent
05/17/2017 - PTE Mock A - L/R/W/S - 74/62/66/76
05/19/2017 - PTE Mock B - L/R/W/S - 76/70/72/89
05/30/2017 - PTE Take 1 - L/R/W/S - 79/75/78/78 - Proficient
06/06/2017 - PTE Take 2 - L/R/W/S - 82/87/90/88- Superior - Thank you, Lord!
PTE Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p465#Comment_245887
06/14/2017 - Collection of docs for ACS Assessment
06/21/2017 - Submitted ACS Assessment
08/14/2017 - ACS Result Positive. Equivalent to AQF Associate Degree. 5 years experience deducted.
08/15/2017 - Gathering docs for spouse points (VETASSESS)
08/22/2017 - Lodged spouse's VETASSESS
10/05/2017 - VETASSESS results positive - aquired 5pts. for 190
10/07/2017 - Submitted EOI - 189, 190-NSW, 190-VIC
10/20/2017 - ITA NSW Received!
10/22/2017 - Submitted NSW Application
11/28/2017 - NSW SS Approved! Received ITA for visa 190
---------------Gathering docs for visa lodge---------------
-------------------- Christmas Break --------------------
01-19-2018 - Visa lodge, SG eAppeal
01-23-2018 - SG eAppeal Approved
01-25-2018 - Wife's SG eAppeal Approved
02-03-2018 - Medical - wife and me
02-05-2018 - Medical - kids
02-08-2018 - Medical - Daughter - IGRA
02-14-2018 - Form 815 Health Undertaking for daughter
04-27-2018 - 1st CO Contact: Parental Consent/Form 1229
05-22-2018 - 2nd CO Contact: Wife's Statutory Declaration
08-21-2018 - 3rd CO Contact: Repeat Medical - Daughter
09-21-2018 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!
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April 2019 - Target BM with wife
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Aug 18,2016 ACS Result- Suitable -Software Engineer
Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
Sept 15, 2017 SG COC Fingerprint and Collection
Sept 20, 2017 Visa Lodge
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10/23/2017 - PTE Exam
10/23/2017 - Received PTE Result: L78/R90/S86/W86
10/27/2017 - SS EOI / SA application submitted
11/08/2017 - SS SA ITA received
11/28/2017 - Police COC collection
12/09/2017 - Visa lodged
12/23/2017 - Medical @ Point Medical SG
12/28/2017 - Repeat urine test due to high sugar
02/20/2018 - Immi Assessment Commence Email
03/27/2018 - CO asked for letter of consent for employment verification
05/23/2018 - VISA GRANT
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Aug 18,2016 ACS Result- Suitable -Software Engineer
Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
Sept 15, 2017 SG COC Fingerprint and Collection
Sept 20, 2017 Visa Lodge
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10/23/2017 - Received PTE Result: L78/R90/S86/W86
10/27/2017 - SS EOI / SA application submitted
11/08/2017 - SS SA ITA received
11/28/2017 - Police COC collection
12/09/2017 - Visa lodged
12/23/2017 - Medical @ Point Medical SG
12/28/2017 - Repeat urine test due to high sugar
02/20/2018 - Immi Assessment Commence Email
03/27/2018 - CO asked for letter of consent for employment verification
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261312 Developer Programmer - (English - 20pts | Age - 30pts. | Qualification - 10 | Experience - 0 ) = 60pts.
Subclass 189 - 60pts.
Subclass 190 - (60 + 5 spouse points + 5 SN) = 70pts.
08/04/2016 - Took IELTS - L/R/W/S - 6.5/7/6.5/7 - Competent
05/17/2017 - PTE Mock A - L/R/W/S - 74/62/66/76
05/19/2017 - PTE Mock B - L/R/W/S - 76/70/72/89
05/30/2017 - PTE Take 1 - L/R/W/S - 79/75/78/78 - Proficient
06/06/2017 - PTE Take 2 - L/R/W/S - 82/87/90/88- Superior - Thank you, Lord!
PTE Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p465#Comment_245887
06/14/2017 - Collection of docs for ACS Assessment
06/21/2017 - Submitted ACS Assessment
08/14/2017 - ACS Result Positive. Equivalent to AQF Associate Degree. 5 years experience deducted.
08/15/2017 - Gathering docs for spouse points (VETASSESS)
08/22/2017 - Lodged spouse's VETASSESS
10/05/2017 - VETASSESS results positive - aquired 5pts. for 190
10/07/2017 - Submitted EOI - 189, 190-NSW, 190-VIC
10/20/2017 - ITA NSW Received!
10/22/2017 - Submitted NSW Application
11/28/2017 - NSW SS Approved! Received ITA for visa 190
---------------Gathering docs for visa lodge---------------
-------------------- Christmas Break --------------------
01-19-2018 - Visa lodge, SG eAppeal
01-23-2018 - SG eAppeal Approved
01-25-2018 - Wife's SG eAppeal Approved
02-03-2018 - Medical - wife and me
02-05-2018 - Medical - kids
02-08-2018 - Medical - Daughter - IGRA
02-14-2018 - Form 815 Health Undertaking for daughter
04-27-2018 - 1st CO Contact: Parental Consent/Form 1229
05-22-2018 - 2nd CO Contact: Wife's Statutory Declaration
08-21-2018 - 3rd CO Contact: Repeat Medical - Daughter
09-21-2018 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!
11-11-2018 - IE (Medicare, Centrelink, NSW DL)
April 2019 - Target BM with wife
January 2020 - Target BM - 3 kids
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Sinong gumamit ng Birth Certificate dito as National Identity. Just wondering anong ilagay ko sa identification number?
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May 9, 2016 PTE Exam Result L/R/S/W- 71/69/83/72 Passed Thank you Papa Jesus
Aug 18,2016 ACS Result- Suitable -Software Engineer
Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
Sept 15, 2017 SG COC Fingerprint and Collection
Sept 20, 2017 Visa Lodge
Nov 1, 2017 CO Contact (Requesting to Send PTE Score Report to DIBP which I already did before)
Mar 6, 2018 Visa Grant
Visa 887 Timeline
July 25, 2020 Visa Lodge
Oct 12, 2020 Visa Grant
Citizenship Timeline
July 4, 2022 Submitted Citizenship Application
Dec 21, 2022 Invitation for Exam(Need to reschedule the exam)
Feb 21, 2023 Citizenship Exam
April 3, 2023 Received Approval Letter
June 22, 2023 Citizenship Ceremony
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Joined: Jun 24, 2014
2014 +skill assessmen, EILTS; 2015 (break)
2016 PTE take 3 competent; applied for NSW SS (sept2016, until sept2017, no invites)
Aug4'17 applied visa489 SA SS
Aug24'17 ITA received (fill up Form 80, 1221, partially completed docs)
Aug30'17 (SATA AMK medical, same day result "no action required"
Sep4'17 SG COC
Sep8'17 husband medical (sep 13 result)
Sep11'17 VISA LODGED
Sep15'17 NBI ph
Sep21'17 daughter medical (St. Lukes Ermita)
Oct10'17 DIRECT GRANT!
TY LORD
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511112 Program or Project Administrator
02/08/2017 - IELTS Exam: L 8.5/R8/S7/W6.5
09/08/2017 - Submitted docs to Vetassess
10/19/2017 - Positive assessment (4 yrs) - 5pts
10/23/2017 - PTE Exam
10/23/2017 - Received PTE Result: L78/R90/S86/W86
10/27/2017 - SS EOI / SA application submitted
11/08/2017 - SS SA ITA received
11/28/2017 - Police COC collection
12/09/2017 - Visa lodged
12/23/2017 - Medical @ Point Medical SG
12/28/2017 - Repeat urine test due to high sugar
02/20/2018 - Immi Assessment Commence Email
03/27/2018 - CO asked for letter of consent for employment verification
05/23/2018 - VISA GRANT
07/2018 - Big Move
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Posts: 142Member
Joined: Nov 09, 2016
511112 Program or Project Administrator
02/08/2017 - IELTS Exam: L 8.5/R8/S7/W6.5
09/08/2017 - Submitted docs to Vetassess
10/19/2017 - Positive assessment (4 yrs) - 5pts
10/23/2017 - PTE Exam
10/23/2017 - Received PTE Result: L78/R90/S86/W86
10/27/2017 - SS EOI / SA application submitted
11/08/2017 - SS SA ITA received
11/28/2017 - Police COC collection
12/09/2017 - Visa lodged
12/23/2017 - Medical @ Point Medical SG
12/28/2017 - Repeat urine test due to high sugar
02/20/2018 - Immi Assessment Commence Email
03/27/2018 - CO asked for letter of consent for employment verification
05/23/2018 - VISA GRANT
07/2018 - Big Move
Posts: 142Member
Joined: Nov 09, 2016
511112 Program or Project Administrator
02/08/2017 - IELTS Exam: L 8.5/R8/S7/W6.5
09/08/2017 - Submitted docs to Vetassess
10/19/2017 - Positive assessment (4 yrs) - 5pts
10/23/2017 - PTE Exam
10/23/2017 - Received PTE Result: L78/R90/S86/W86
10/27/2017 - SS EOI / SA application submitted
11/08/2017 - SS SA ITA received
11/28/2017 - Police COC collection
12/09/2017 - Visa lodged
12/23/2017 - Medical @ Point Medical SG
12/28/2017 - Repeat urine test due to high sugar
02/20/2018 - Immi Assessment Commence Email
03/27/2018 - CO asked for letter of consent for employment verification
05/23/2018 - VISA GRANT
07/2018 - Big Move
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Joined: Jun 11, 2017
I'm Australian in paper but pinoy in form....Living in the most liveable city in the world...Melbourne! Oi, oi, oi!!!
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Joined: Nov 19, 2017
1. I have 14 yrs of experience in one company, need ba talaga lahat ng payslips or ITR for the last 10 years na claimed sa assessment? Yung iba kasi di ko na naitago. Siguro I only have available for the last 5 years. Will the current ITR not suffice?
2. The expiry of my skills assessment was last June 2017 and I applied for renewal. As what Ive understood (pls correct me if Im wrong), yung na assess na skills is yun pa din ang ilalagay sa outcome letter, only that magiging recent lang ang assessment date, like in my case from may 2004 to apr 2014. So ano pong ITR and payslip yung isussubmit ko? Yung within those years lang ba?
3. Sa mga nkapag renew na ng expired skills assessment, tama ba na pati yung points test advise kasama pa din sa outcome letter ng renewal? Nag avail ako kasi ng points test advise nung 1st assessment last 2014, pero sa renewal wala naman option na need ko pa ulit magpa points test advise. Though as per vetassess same outcome letter ang ibibigay magbabago lang ang assessment date. Na confuse lang ako at baka pag may result na eh kulang pala. Sayang ang time. Huhuhu..
4. Lastly sa medical, pls enlighten me sa process. Ang timeline ko kasi if meron na ako renewed skills assessment by mid dec, mag apply na ako ng SS, and hoping maka kuha ng ITA before Christmas. If ibless ni Lord at mgka ITA agad, plan ko na mag generate muna ng Hap ID for medical, then lodge na agad ng visa 489 (assuming all other docs are complete by then) without undergoing yet the actual medical process. Iloilo based kasi kami and we have flights and sched availability to consider which di na ako makaka pag leave agad for dec. Is this process okay? We plan to have our medicals done 2nd or 3rd wk of jan.
If you will ask why mag lodge ako agad, why not wait for January? Worried lang kasi baka mapagsarhan ng opportunity. Been there before kaya priority namin na once we receive ITA mag lodge na agad, though hoping din for direct grant kaya sana mag medical na din kami before CO contact. Thanks in advance.
2014 -- start of Au dream
06.07.14 -- IELTS LRWS 7.5/7.5/7.0/7.0
07.18.14 -- positive skills assessment
08.01.14 -- waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.16 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
07.18.17 -- expired skills assessment
08.2017 -- learned high points via SA 489
11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
11.30.17 -- EOI lodge SA 489 80 pts
12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
01.04.18 -- Visa Lodge SA 489
01.19.18 -- Medicals
04.10.18 -- Visa Grant (DG) Praise God!!!
PTE Writing Tips
For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.
Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.
Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.
4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.
If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.
If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.
Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.
For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence
Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.
Essay synonyms
Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about
Finally.. Concluded, In Summary
Democracy- representative govt; elective govt; republic; commonwealth
Vote- suffrage, ballot, poll, elect officials, select leaders, appoint, designate
Leaders- officials, officer, commander, chief, head, principal of nations, pioneer, front runner
Nature- mother earth, environment, wildlife, universe, cosmos, countryside, natural resources, natural world
Environment- habitat, territory, domain, surroundings
Teachers- educator, tutor, coach,guide, mentor, guru, professor, trainer, lecturer
Computer- PC, laptop, netbook,desktop, terminal, mainframe
Robot- automated individual, android, automaton, golem, bot, droid,
Invention- creation, innovation, development, design
Creative ability- inventive mind, originality, imagination, inspiration
Airplane- plane, airliner, jet, plane
Drugs- medicine, medication, remedy, cure, antidote
Issue- matter, affairs, problem, difficulty, obstacle, predicament
Information- details, particulars, facts, data, computing /computer
Revolution- insurgence, transformation, innovation, revolt, uprising, restructuring
Packaging- case, wrap
Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area
Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage
Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor
Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays
Technology- invention, engineering, applied science, method, technical knowledge, undustrial science, mechanization
Xenophobic- anti nationalist
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With regards to your timeline, I think it'll be too tight. If you say you'll get the renewal assessment by 2nd week of December at the latest, you still need to apply for SA sponsorship which takes another 2 weeks. Considering that it's Christmas period and all, I don't think you'll here from SA until early next year.
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Joined: Nov 19, 2017
2014 -- start of Au dream
06.07.14 -- IELTS LRWS 7.5/7.5/7.0/7.0
07.18.14 -- positive skills assessment
08.01.14 -- waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.16 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
07.18.17 -- expired skills assessment
08.2017 -- learned high points via SA 489
11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
11.30.17 -- EOI lodge SA 489 80 pts
12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
01.04.18 -- Visa Lodge SA 489
01.19.18 -- Medicals
04.10.18 -- Visa Grant (DG) Praise God!!!
PTE Writing Tips
For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.
Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.
Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.
4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.
If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.
If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.
Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.
For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence
Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.
Essay synonyms
Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about
Finally.. Concluded, In Summary
Democracy- representative govt; elective govt; republic; commonwealth
Vote- suffrage, ballot, poll, elect officials, select leaders, appoint, designate
Leaders- officials, officer, commander, chief, head, principal of nations, pioneer, front runner
Nature- mother earth, environment, wildlife, universe, cosmos, countryside, natural resources, natural world
Environment- habitat, territory, domain, surroundings
Teachers- educator, tutor, coach,guide, mentor, guru, professor, trainer, lecturer
Computer- PC, laptop, netbook,desktop, terminal, mainframe
Robot- automated individual, android, automaton, golem, bot, droid,
Invention- creation, innovation, development, design
Creative ability- inventive mind, originality, imagination, inspiration
Airplane- plane, airliner, jet, plane
Drugs- medicine, medication, remedy, cure, antidote
Issue- matter, affairs, problem, difficulty, obstacle, predicament
Information- details, particulars, facts, data, computing /computer
Revolution- insurgence, transformation, innovation, revolt, uprising, restructuring
Packaging- case, wrap
Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area
Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage
Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor
Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays
Technology- invention, engineering, applied science, method, technical knowledge, undustrial science, mechanization
Xenophobic- anti nationalist
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Posts: 584Member
Joined: Nov 19, 2017
2014 -- start of Au dream
06.07.14 -- IELTS LRWS 7.5/7.5/7.0/7.0
07.18.14 -- positive skills assessment
08.01.14 -- waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.16 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
07.18.17 -- expired skills assessment
08.2017 -- learned high points via SA 489
11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
11.30.17 -- EOI lodge SA 489 80 pts
12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
01.04.18 -- Visa Lodge SA 489
01.19.18 -- Medicals
04.10.18 -- Visa Grant (DG) Praise God!!!
PTE Writing Tips
For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.
Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.
Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.
4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.
If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.
If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.
Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.
For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence
Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.
Essay synonyms
Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about
Finally.. Concluded, In Summary
Democracy- representative govt; elective govt; republic; commonwealth
Vote- suffrage, ballot, poll, elect officials, select leaders, appoint, designate
Leaders- officials, officer, commander, chief, head, principal of nations, pioneer, front runner
Nature- mother earth, environment, wildlife, universe, cosmos, countryside, natural resources, natural world
Environment- habitat, territory, domain, surroundings
Teachers- educator, tutor, coach,guide, mentor, guru, professor, trainer, lecturer
Computer- PC, laptop, netbook,desktop, terminal, mainframe
Robot- automated individual, android, automaton, golem, bot, droid,
Invention- creation, innovation, development, design
Creative ability- inventive mind, originality, imagination, inspiration
Airplane- plane, airliner, jet, plane
Drugs- medicine, medication, remedy, cure, antidote
Issue- matter, affairs, problem, difficulty, obstacle, predicament
Information- details, particulars, facts, data, computing /computer
Revolution- insurgence, transformation, innovation, revolt, uprising, restructuring
Packaging- case, wrap
Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area
Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage
Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor
Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays
Technology- invention, engineering, applied science, method, technical knowledge, undustrial science, mechanization
Xenophobic- anti nationalist
Posts: 142Member
Joined: Nov 09, 2016
511112 Program or Project Administrator
02/08/2017 - IELTS Exam: L 8.5/R8/S7/W6.5
09/08/2017 - Submitted docs to Vetassess
10/19/2017 - Positive assessment (4 yrs) - 5pts
10/23/2017 - PTE Exam
10/23/2017 - Received PTE Result: L78/R90/S86/W86
10/27/2017 - SS EOI / SA application submitted
11/08/2017 - SS SA ITA received
11/28/2017 - Police COC collection
12/09/2017 - Visa lodged
12/23/2017 - Medical @ Point Medical SG
12/28/2017 - Repeat urine test due to high sugar
02/20/2018 - Immi Assessment Commence Email
03/27/2018 - CO asked for letter of consent for employment verification
05/23/2018 - VISA GRANT
07/2018 - Big Move
Posts: 130Member
Joined: Sep 16, 2016
Posts: 142Member
Joined: Nov 09, 2016
511112 Program or Project Administrator
02/08/2017 - IELTS Exam: L 8.5/R8/S7/W6.5
09/08/2017 - Submitted docs to Vetassess
10/19/2017 - Positive assessment (4 yrs) - 5pts
10/23/2017 - PTE Exam
10/23/2017 - Received PTE Result: L78/R90/S86/W86
10/27/2017 - SS EOI / SA application submitted
11/08/2017 - SS SA ITA received
11/28/2017 - Police COC collection
12/09/2017 - Visa lodged
12/23/2017 - Medical @ Point Medical SG
12/28/2017 - Repeat urine test due to high sugar
02/20/2018 - Immi Assessment Commence Email
03/27/2018 - CO asked for letter of consent for employment verification
05/23/2018 - VISA GRANT
07/2018 - Big Move