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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
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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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PTE Tips
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/236138#Comment_236138
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
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263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 5pts | English: 20pts | Total: 70pts
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03.08.2016 - joined pinoyau forum
12.08.2016 - Start collating documents needed for ACS assessment.
17.11.2016 - CTC'd and Submitted online ACS Assessment.
28.11.2016 - ACS Result Suitable (AQF Advance Diploma, 5 years deducted) - Sent Appeal Application
05.12.2016 - ACS Appeal Successful (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 years deducted)
21.12.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190(NSW) (60/65)
07.09.2017 - Update EOI 189 to 70pts
20.09.2017 - INVITED!!!
02.10.2017 - NBI Appointment - Hit for Wifey
09.10.2017 - Medical @ Nationwide Makati - NBI Release for Wifey
10.10.2017 - Medical Cleared (Both) - Visa 189 Application Lodge - Frontloaded All Documents
20.02.2018 - GRANTED!! FINALLY!!! 02 Oct 2018 IED
*****AFTER GRANT*****
20.03.2018 - CFO/PDOS
28.05.2018 - Initial Entry
31.07.2018 - Big Move (Melbourne)
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Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
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CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE
Date applied: 06 July 2022
City/Council area: City of Maroondah (VIC)
Online / Paper: Online
Date received the acknowledgement email: 06 July 2022
Received Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter: 09 Feb 2023
Date of the Citizenship Test: 15 Feb 2023
Citizenship Approval: 15 Feb 2023
Received Ceremony Invitation: 08 May 2023
Date of ceremony: 07 June 2023
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Road to Superior:
20.12.2016 - L68/R70/S83/W65
16.01.2017 - L63/R74/S80/W59
*****wedding preps*****
26.06.2017 - L61/R75/S82/W72
05.07.2017 - L71/R90/S83/W74
24.07.2017 - L78/R82/S88/W80 - DAMN!!!
01.08.2017 - L72/R78/S88/W70
08.08.2017 - L73/R90/S90/W73
14.08.2017 - L73/R81/S84/W83
**********Haitus********
06.09.2017 - L89/R88/S90/W81 - YEEEEYYYY!!!!
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Mock Test:
16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
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List of documents I submitted: (updated Feb 2018) http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282889/#Comment_282889
Tip #TeamFeedback: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282580/#Comment_282580
Sample recording: https://app.box.com/s/au3bmauev40mvffwdq3fvrrd59yqqs1w
My PTE tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/257891/#Comment_257891
PTE Resources:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2kJYAKd2peiNUMwU01IQ1Z2djA&usp=sharing
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
ptestudy.com
http://thevsquare.blogspot.com/
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03.25.2017 - IELTS Exam
04.12.2017 - IELTS Result L 7.5| R 9.0 | W 7.0 | S 7.0
04.15.2017 - Started CDR and document gathering for EA assessment
08.18.2017 - Submitted CDR documents for EA assessment
09.05.2017 - EA asked for additional documents
09.06.2017 - Submitted additional documents
09.14.2017 - EA asked additional documents once again
09.19.2017 - EA Results positive assessment with 3 and 5 months work experience
09.27.2017 - Submitted EOI for visa 189|65 points| 233311 (Electrical Engineer)
10.18.2017 - ITA Received
11.19.2017 - Lodge Visa 189 application
2.14.2018 - Received DG Sweet Valentine!
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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
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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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Guys, quick question lang. Yung sinubmit nyo bang CV sa NSW application or Visa Lodging ay may nakalagay na list of references with names and complete contact details? or nilagyan nyo lang available upon request? Salamat sa makakasagot.
ANZSCO 221111 - Accountant (General) 190(NSW)-75 pts
30.12.2016 – Became an associate member of CPAA
26.01.2017 - PTE L85/ R70/ S72/ W84 (Proficient)
20.02.2017 – Received positive assessment from CPAA (5 yrs)
21.02.2017 - Submitted EOI 189-60 pts; 190(NSW)-65 pts
10.10.2017 - PTE Take 6 L90/ R79/ S90/ W82 (Superior at last!) 20 pts
11.10.2017 - Updated EOI 189-70 pts; 190(NSW)-75 pts
12.12.2017 - Updated EOI 189 - 75 pts; 190(NSW) - 80 pts
16.12.2017 - Skillselect update automatic reduction of points EOI 189 - 70 pts; 190(NSW) - 75 pts.
18.12.2017 - Received Pre-invite from NSW (subclass 190)
20.12.2017 - Submitted 190 NSW nomination application
16.01.2018 - ITA received/ NSW nomination approval
17.01.2018 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
17.01.2018 - Medical Result Cleared (18 months old)
23.01.2018 - Medical Results Cleared (me & hubby)
23.01.2018 - Lodged Visa 190
23.04.2018 - Direct Grant
preparing for BM
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
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Recently lang na-finalize ang health clearance ng daughter ko. We’re waiting for another CO contact.
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VISA LODGED - 8/26/17
CO CONTACTED - 9/25/17
GRANT - 12/18/17
As per observation from the immitracker nowadays, for those who did not received DIRECT Grant, several July VISA Lodged had either received Grant or another CO Contact, DIBP has been working on August VISA LODGED.
Parang may anticipation na nga ako na within December yung 2nd Contact ko. Hesitant lang ako kasi may fear din for too much assumption.
Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future"
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | GSM Office | Date Granted | Target State/City | IED
@levimervin | 189 | 08/26/2017 | Adelaide | 12/18/2017 | Melbourne, Victoria | September 19, 2018
233513 - Production/Plant Engineer
(EOI: 65 points for 189, Nov. 23, 2016)
06/29/2016 - Received Favorable Letter from EA
07/02/2016 - Lodged EOI (60 points for 190 NSW)
11/23/2016 - EOI Update (65 points for 189)
01/12/2017 - Applied 190 Victoria Government State Sponsorhsip
02/07/2017 - Victorian Government denied 190 State Sponsorship
08/23/2017 - ITA Received (189)
08/26/2017 - VISA 189 Application Lodged
09/15/2017 - Medical Examination @ Nationwide Health Systems Cebu & Chong Hua Medical Arts Center (Child's TB Skin Test)
09/18/2017 - Medical Examination (Child's TB Skin Test Result)
09/25/2017 - CO Contact: CO requested for spouse's Evidence of functional English (It was already included during VISA Lodged, resubmit it anyways on the same day)
12/18/2017 - Golden EMAIL
01/29/2018 - CFO-PDOS in Cebu
02/15/2018 - BIG MOVE!
02/17/2018 - Arrived in Melbourne!
06/13/2018 - Family's BIG MOVE (booked flights already)
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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
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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
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221214 Internal Auditor : 189 - 75pts / 190 - 80pts (Age:30/Educ:15/Exp:10/English:20/SS:5)
20/12/2016 - Submitted docs to Vetassess
16/02/2017 - Positive assessment (4.1 yrs) - 5pts
08/08/2017 - Live in anniversary
04/09/2017 - PTE Take 1 : L81/R75/S45/W89
25/09/2017 - PTE Take 2 : L83/R89/S58/W90
04/10/2017 - PTE Take 3 : L90/R90/S90/W90 - 20pts Yay! ^_^
06/10/2017 - Lodged EOI for 189 and 190 NSW
20/10/2017 - ITA from NSW received (75 pts)
21/10/2017 - Submitted application to NSW
08/11/2017 - Updated skilled work experience - 10pts
21/11/2017 - ITA from DIBP received 190 NSW
07/12/2017 - Visa Lodged
09/12/2017 - Medicals at Nationwide Manila
14/12/2017 - Cleared medicals - de facto partner
21/12/2017 - Cleared medicals - mine
16/02/2018 - VISA GRANT
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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
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as per @levimervin's case, medyo nagkaliwanag ako dito, hoping magrant na din tau shortly... sana before Christmas day...
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