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January 2018 Visa 189/190/489/457

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  • Loknoy21Loknoy21 Manila
    Posts: 288Member
    Joined: Jan 30, 2018
    Guys meron po ako question- un date submitted po sa immi accnt ko is dec 4 pero un medical ko po na submit un by second week of dec. like on the 15th kelan po ang date ma masusunod dun un 4 or 15th

    Salamat po sa sasagot :)
  • heero_yuy51heero_yuy51 manila
    Posts: 182Member
    Joined: Sep 29, 2017
    @onin111 Naluluha na sir mata ko habang nagsscroll down sa myimmitracker dahil ang tagal lumabas ng green status sa mga entry nila. Hahahhaa.

    ANZSCO 351311 - Chef | Age:30 | English: 20 | Education: 10 | Exp (Aus): 5 | Exp: 5 | Aus Study Req: 5 | Total: 75

    29/08/2017 - VETASSESS application pathway 2
    30/09/2017 - IELTS exam
    16/10/2017 - IELTS Result L8.5 R7 S7 W6.5, Recheck
    17/10/2017 - VETASSESS Stage 1 - Successful outcome
    04/11/2017 - IELTS Recheck Result L8.5 R7 S7 W7 Proficient
    12/12/2017 - VETASSESS Stage 2 Technical Interview
    04/01/2018 - VETASSESS - Successful outcome
    05/01/2018 - EOI Lodge 189 - 65 pts
    22/01/2018 - VIC SS190 Application submitted
    23/01/2018 - VIC SS190 Application refused - commitment issues ='p
    23/01/2018 - PTE exam
    24/01/2018 - PTE Result L86 R86 S90 W82 Superior
    25/01/2018 - EOI update - 75 pts
    06/02/2018 - ITA Received
    09/02/2018 - Visa Lodged, Frontloaded Most Documents except for PCC and Medical. Requested PCC from Finland
    12/02/2018 - Commenced Medical Exam at SLEC (St Lukes BGC). Requested PCC from Australia. Requested PCC from Philippines, loaded Philippine PCC to account.
    14/02/2018 - Medical results finalised - no action required
    22/02/2018 - Finnish PCC received, loaded to account
    02/03/2018 - Australian PCC received, loaded to account
    09/07/2018 - Direct Grant c/o Jamie

    “Seek and you shall find”
    Thank you Lord.

  • onin111onin111 Cebu
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Apr 03, 2017
    @Loknoy21 I believe ang immi account submission date which is the lodge date din, kase yung iba nga, ma CO contact na kahit wala pang Medical (Nung panahon na mabilis ang CO Contact :)) )

    ******** DG ********
    @onin111 | 189 | 12 Jan 2018 | 26 Jun 2018 | Melbourne| 25 July 2018

    -Current Status-
    DG, Planning for BM

    Application History:
    IELTS Test:
    2017/03/18 - IELTS Exam
    2017/03/31 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7, W-6.5, S-8
    2017/04/11 - IELTS Enquiry on Results
    2017/06/01 - Negative IELTS Enquiry on Results

    EA Assessment:
    2017/08/08 - EA Assessment [Fast Track]
    2017/08/25 - EA Assessment Outcome: Awarded IE 233511 Prof. Eng. Skill Level 1 and Relevant Skilled Emp for 14 yrs.

    EOI 1:
    2017/08/29 - EOI 233511 - Industrial Engineer] 489 (Family Sponsored)-65, 189-55, 190-60

    PTE-A Tests:
    2017/10/24 - Applied for PTE-A Test on Nov 23
    2017/11/19 - PTE-A Mock Test A: L82/R-77/S90/W86 / G67/OF83/P90/S90/V90/WD90
    2017/11/22 - PTE-A Mock Test B: L81/R84/S90/W85 / G82/OF85/P90/S90/V90/WD90
    2017/11/23 - PTE-A Exam day
    2017/11/24 - PTE-A Results: L87/R88/S90/W84 = Superior / G90/OF90/P90/S66/V90/WD90

    EOI2:
    2017/11/24 - Filed new EOI for Visa 189 - 75 points

    ITA:
    2017/12/20 - ITA Received

    2017/12/26 - Created Immi account, Health Dec for HAP ID
    2018/01/02 - Medical Check with dependents
    2018/01/10 - Medical reports submitted by Nationwide except daughter
    2018/01/10 - Applied and paid for Visa lodging
    2018/01/12 - Uploaded all evidences, except Health
    2018/01/25 - All Health Clearance Finalised including daughter

    Grant:
    2018/06/26 - Grant by team Adelaide

  • onin111onin111 Cebu
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Apr 03, 2017
    @heero_yuy51 Hahaha tama, puro blue pa lang, ang taas ng scroll down papuntang green :))

    ******** DG ********
    @onin111 | 189 | 12 Jan 2018 | 26 Jun 2018 | Melbourne| 25 July 2018

    -Current Status-
    DG, Planning for BM

    Application History:
    IELTS Test:
    2017/03/18 - IELTS Exam
    2017/03/31 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7, W-6.5, S-8
    2017/04/11 - IELTS Enquiry on Results
    2017/06/01 - Negative IELTS Enquiry on Results

    EA Assessment:
    2017/08/08 - EA Assessment [Fast Track]
    2017/08/25 - EA Assessment Outcome: Awarded IE 233511 Prof. Eng. Skill Level 1 and Relevant Skilled Emp for 14 yrs.

    EOI 1:
    2017/08/29 - EOI 233511 - Industrial Engineer] 489 (Family Sponsored)-65, 189-55, 190-60

    PTE-A Tests:
    2017/10/24 - Applied for PTE-A Test on Nov 23
    2017/11/19 - PTE-A Mock Test A: L82/R-77/S90/W86 / G67/OF83/P90/S90/V90/WD90
    2017/11/22 - PTE-A Mock Test B: L81/R84/S90/W85 / G82/OF85/P90/S90/V90/WD90
    2017/11/23 - PTE-A Exam day
    2017/11/24 - PTE-A Results: L87/R88/S90/W84 = Superior / G90/OF90/P90/S66/V90/WD90

    EOI2:
    2017/11/24 - Filed new EOI for Visa 189 - 75 points

    ITA:
    2017/12/20 - ITA Received

    2017/12/26 - Created Immi account, Health Dec for HAP ID
    2018/01/02 - Medical Check with dependents
    2018/01/10 - Medical reports submitted by Nationwide except daughter
    2018/01/10 - Applied and paid for Visa lodging
    2018/01/12 - Uploaded all evidences, except Health
    2018/01/25 - All Health Clearance Finalised including daughter

    Grant:
    2018/06/26 - Grant by team Adelaide

  • Loknoy21Loknoy21 Manila
    Posts: 288Member
    Joined: Jan 30, 2018
    @onin111 naku nakakatuwa naman kasi ang expectation ko dec 15-22 un date ng lodgemnt na consider ko 4 pala :) malapit na sana :) kaso walanh movement kakaloka
  • mickeymynes14mickeymynes14 Posts: 213Member
    Joined: Aug 07, 2017
    @Loknoy21 @Justin Oo nga sna nman balance din nman nila para lahat patas na umuusad... may mga nag iintay din nman tulad natin. So till now mukang wla pa tlgang pag asa this week till next week pa yan siguro. hay... :( :((
  • Invisible_ManInvisible_Man Cebu
    Posts: 64Member
    Joined: Jan 12, 2018
    UU @Loknoy21 , ung lodgement date is the date when nacomplete ung payment. no matter when ka nag upload ng documents at nacomplete ang medicals.. ^^,

    254415 - Nurse | Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Experience: 10 | English: 20 | Total: 75

    19 Aug 2016 - PTE
    10 Jul 2017 - BP at IHNA Perth
    29 Sept 2017 - AHPRA Registration Division I
    14 Nov 2017 - Positive Skills Assessment - ANMAC
    29 Nov 2017 - EOI Submitted 75 points
    06 Dec 2017 - Invitation Rounds - no invitation received
    18 Dec 2017 - NBI - Hit!
    20 Dec 2017 - Invitation Rounds - ITA received!
    21 Dec 2017 - Visa Lodged
    23 Dec 2017 - Medicals at Nationwide Cebu
    27 Dec 2017 - NBI cleared
    28 Dec 2017 - SG COC cleared
    04 Jan 2017 - Medicals Cleared - completed e-medical sheet viewed online
    04 Jan 2018 - Frontloaded all Documents
    23 May 2018 - CO contact for medicals given new HAP ID (with 28 days to comply)
    24 May 2018 - Raised complaint at DHA website, asking for explanation of repeat medicals
    26 May 2018 - Received acknowledgment of feedback. To expect response within 15 working days.
    16 June 2018 - Did the repeat medical (new HAP ID) to comply with deadline.
    25 June 2018 - Received response email from Peter and confirmed I can use my medicals last December and they linked the HAP ID to my application (money spent on new medicals wasted)
    27 June 2018 - Received grant from Peter
    07 July 2018 - BM to Australia (Cairns)

  • eynah_geeeynah_gee Singapore
    Posts: 220Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2017
    edited March 2018
    @Justin true! Nakakapraning gosh. May na CO na ang lodgement eh feb 2 tas na CO ng feb 21
  • onin111onin111 Cebu
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Apr 03, 2017
    edited March 2018
    .

    ******** DG ********
    @onin111 | 189 | 12 Jan 2018 | 26 Jun 2018 | Melbourne| 25 July 2018

    -Current Status-
    DG, Planning for BM

    Application History:
    IELTS Test:
    2017/03/18 - IELTS Exam
    2017/03/31 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7, W-6.5, S-8
    2017/04/11 - IELTS Enquiry on Results
    2017/06/01 - Negative IELTS Enquiry on Results

    EA Assessment:
    2017/08/08 - EA Assessment [Fast Track]
    2017/08/25 - EA Assessment Outcome: Awarded IE 233511 Prof. Eng. Skill Level 1 and Relevant Skilled Emp for 14 yrs.

    EOI 1:
    2017/08/29 - EOI 233511 - Industrial Engineer] 489 (Family Sponsored)-65, 189-55, 190-60

    PTE-A Tests:
    2017/10/24 - Applied for PTE-A Test on Nov 23
    2017/11/19 - PTE-A Mock Test A: L82/R-77/S90/W86 / G67/OF83/P90/S90/V90/WD90
    2017/11/22 - PTE-A Mock Test B: L81/R84/S90/W85 / G82/OF85/P90/S90/V90/WD90
    2017/11/23 - PTE-A Exam day
    2017/11/24 - PTE-A Results: L87/R88/S90/W84 = Superior / G90/OF90/P90/S66/V90/WD90

    EOI2:
    2017/11/24 - Filed new EOI for Visa 189 - 75 points

    ITA:
    2017/12/20 - ITA Received

    2017/12/26 - Created Immi account, Health Dec for HAP ID
    2018/01/02 - Medical Check with dependents
    2018/01/10 - Medical reports submitted by Nationwide except daughter
    2018/01/10 - Applied and paid for Visa lodging
    2018/01/12 - Uploaded all evidences, except Health
    2018/01/25 - All Health Clearance Finalised including daughter

    Grant:
    2018/06/26 - Grant by team Adelaide

  • Loknoy21Loknoy21 Manila
    Posts: 288Member
    Joined: Jan 30, 2018
    @Invisible_Man salamat sir! Sana naman gumalaw narin si 189- halos evey 30 min ko na check un immi accnt at tracker eh
  • Loknoy21Loknoy21 Manila
    Posts: 288Member
    Joined: Jan 30, 2018
    @Invisible_Man salamat sir! Sana naman gumalaw narin si 189- halos evey 30 min ko na check un immi accnt at tracker eh
  • cutsiechick21cutsiechick21 Adelaide
    Posts: 142Member
    Joined: Nov 09, 2016
    hello.. ask ko lang po.. kapag ba visa 489, dapat sabay2 mgbig move? balak ko kase sabay kami ni hubby magIE pero babalik din sia after 1 week to SG.. tas papasunudin ko na lang sia kapag may work na ko.. 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

  • Hunter_08Hunter_08 Adelaide
    Posts: 2,127Member
    Joined: Mar 01, 2011
    @cutsiechick21 hindi naman necessary na sabay sabay kayo dapat basta need nyo la ma fullfil yung IED nyo then pwede bumalik muna yung iba sa SG/PH.. magkaka problem lang pag mag coconvert na kayo from 489 to 887 kasi lahat ng main applicant at dependent na kasama sa 887 need ma fulfil yung 2yrs na stay sa regional state kasi kung hindi hindi sila applicable for 887. madedelay lang yung 887 application nyo hanggang sa ma fulfil niyo lahat yung 2yrs

    Apr 26, 2013 ACS Result- Suitable
    Feb 21,2013 Submitted ACS online assessment - Software Tester


    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*****

  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    @cutsiechick21. Same concern din sa amin. In our case si hubby (dependent) muna mauuna tapos sunod na kami ng mga bata pag nagkawork na sya at nakaipon ng konti. Ive read na wala ng visa conditions ngayon. Kahit mauna ang dependent mag IE ok lang. Correct me if Im wrong. Though tama si @Hunter_08 madelay lang ang conversion to 887 as all applicants including dependents should satisfy the 2 years stay. Visa 489 din kami.

    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

  • mickeymynes14mickeymynes14 Posts: 213Member
    Joined: Aug 07, 2017
    @eynah_gee saan mo nkita un? Feb 2 lodged tpos CO contact na agad ng Feb 21??? napa lunon nman ako nun! hehhehe
  • eynah_geeeynah_gee Singapore
    Posts: 220Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2017
    edited March 2018
    @mickeymynes14 sa immitracker girl. Nagulat nga din aq kasi nag lodge aq ng Jan 18 eh.

    https://myimmitracker.com/en/au/trackers/489-visa-tracker
  • mickeymynes14mickeymynes14 Posts: 213Member
    Joined: Aug 07, 2017
    @eynah_gee oo nga! pero bat kaya sobrang lalayo ng mga Gap meron pang Jan 14. hehehe well good luck tlga sa ating lahat!Sana tlga umusad ng todo ito!
  • cutsiechick21cutsiechick21 Adelaide
    Posts: 142Member
    Joined: Nov 09, 2016
    @mickeymynes14 sana nga umusad.. :( 3 weeks na kong every ngchecheck ng immitracker, email at pinoyau..m

    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

  • cutsiechick21cutsiechick21 Adelaide
    Posts: 142Member
    Joined: Nov 09, 2016
    @Hunter_08 @chococrinkle salamat sa reply... naliwanagan na ko and mapaplan n ang BM (kahit wala pang visa) hahah :)

    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

  • mickeymynes14mickeymynes14 Posts: 213Member
    Joined: Aug 07, 2017
    @cutsiechick21 Naku da araw araw na ginagawa natin kakambal na natin ito! Kaya sna laging meron magandang balita! :x
  • onin111onin111 Cebu
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Apr 03, 2017
    FYI lang guys sa changes sa ImmiAccount interface, baka magulat tayo come March 3. :)

    ImmiAccount – Important changes, hints and tips
    A range of enhancements will be made to ImmiAccount to improve the user experience and support online self-service as part of the Department’s systems release on 3 March 2018.

    In summary, the changes include:

    -significant changes to the user interface to make it clearer what information needs to be provided to progress an application
    -enhancements to the user interface for attaching documents to make it clearer and to reduce the number of steps involved
    -simplification of the correspondence templates for grant letters, bridging visa grant letters and acknowledgement letters
    -verification of email addresses used for correspondence with the Department in relation to Working Holiday visa, Resident Return visa, eVisitor (subclass 651) visa, General Skilled Migration visas subclasses 476 and 887, and Temporary Graduate visa online application forms and
    -improvements to ImmiAccount and online forms to improve the user experience on mobile devices.


    http://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/work/newsletters/february-2018

    ******** DG ********
    @onin111 | 189 | 12 Jan 2018 | 26 Jun 2018 | Melbourne| 25 July 2018

    -Current Status-
    DG, Planning for BM

    Application History:
    IELTS Test:
    2017/03/18 - IELTS Exam
    2017/03/31 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7, W-6.5, S-8
    2017/04/11 - IELTS Enquiry on Results
    2017/06/01 - Negative IELTS Enquiry on Results

    EA Assessment:
    2017/08/08 - EA Assessment [Fast Track]
    2017/08/25 - EA Assessment Outcome: Awarded IE 233511 Prof. Eng. Skill Level 1 and Relevant Skilled Emp for 14 yrs.

    EOI 1:
    2017/08/29 - EOI 233511 - Industrial Engineer] 489 (Family Sponsored)-65, 189-55, 190-60

    PTE-A Tests:
    2017/10/24 - Applied for PTE-A Test on Nov 23
    2017/11/19 - PTE-A Mock Test A: L82/R-77/S90/W86 / G67/OF83/P90/S90/V90/WD90
    2017/11/22 - PTE-A Mock Test B: L81/R84/S90/W85 / G82/OF85/P90/S90/V90/WD90
    2017/11/23 - PTE-A Exam day
    2017/11/24 - PTE-A Results: L87/R88/S90/W84 = Superior / G90/OF90/P90/S66/V90/WD90

    EOI2:
    2017/11/24 - Filed new EOI for Visa 189 - 75 points

    ITA:
    2017/12/20 - ITA Received

    2017/12/26 - Created Immi account, Health Dec for HAP ID
    2018/01/02 - Medical Check with dependents
    2018/01/10 - Medical reports submitted by Nationwide except daughter
    2018/01/10 - Applied and paid for Visa lodging
    2018/01/12 - Uploaded all evidences, except Health
    2018/01/25 - All Health Clearance Finalised including daughter

    Grant:
    2018/06/26 - Grant by team Adelaide

  • onin111onin111 Cebu
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Apr 03, 2017
    Inisip ko lang mga ka batch, with all the occurrences ng mga na CO contact asking to submit documents na na-upload naman before pa, pwede kayang mag duplicate send nalang tayo para as much as possible ma DG na (or para wala nang excuse ang mga CO for delays :)) ) Imagine, it would take another 3-5months para ireview ulit ang resubmitted docs mo kahit na it wasn't your fault :((

    So far based on ImmiTrcker, ang mga nakikitang ko na palagi na-CO contact at pina resubmit ulit are:
    -Cert. of English as medium of Instruction ng dependent
    -Skills Assessment
    -Marriage Cert
    -PTE Scores submission from PTE site
    -PCC

    And if we should resend sa mga most common docs na hinihingi ulit, we might as well do it after the ImmiAccount enhancement (Mar 3) para sure tayo na bago na ang system, baka kase dahil din yun sa previous system issues.

    I wonder if sa 189 lang ba ito nangyayari, or meron din sa 190 / 489?
    Just really trying to figure this out if system issue ba talaga or an excuse to delay? :)

    What are your thoughts peeps? Open Forum lang po ito :)

    ******** DG ********
    @onin111 | 189 | 12 Jan 2018 | 26 Jun 2018 | Melbourne| 25 July 2018

    -Current Status-
    DG, Planning for BM

    Application History:
    IELTS Test:
    2017/03/18 - IELTS Exam
    2017/03/31 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7, W-6.5, S-8
    2017/04/11 - IELTS Enquiry on Results
    2017/06/01 - Negative IELTS Enquiry on Results

    EA Assessment:
    2017/08/08 - EA Assessment [Fast Track]
    2017/08/25 - EA Assessment Outcome: Awarded IE 233511 Prof. Eng. Skill Level 1 and Relevant Skilled Emp for 14 yrs.

    EOI 1:
    2017/08/29 - EOI 233511 - Industrial Engineer] 489 (Family Sponsored)-65, 189-55, 190-60

    PTE-A Tests:
    2017/10/24 - Applied for PTE-A Test on Nov 23
    2017/11/19 - PTE-A Mock Test A: L82/R-77/S90/W86 / G67/OF83/P90/S90/V90/WD90
    2017/11/22 - PTE-A Mock Test B: L81/R84/S90/W85 / G82/OF85/P90/S90/V90/WD90
    2017/11/23 - PTE-A Exam day
    2017/11/24 - PTE-A Results: L87/R88/S90/W84 = Superior / G90/OF90/P90/S66/V90/WD90

    EOI2:
    2017/11/24 - Filed new EOI for Visa 189 - 75 points

    ITA:
    2017/12/20 - ITA Received

    2017/12/26 - Created Immi account, Health Dec for HAP ID
    2018/01/02 - Medical Check with dependents
    2018/01/10 - Medical reports submitted by Nationwide except daughter
    2018/01/10 - Applied and paid for Visa lodging
    2018/01/12 - Uploaded all evidences, except Health
    2018/01/25 - All Health Clearance Finalised including daughter

    Grant:
    2018/06/26 - Grant by team Adelaide

  • heero_yuy51heero_yuy51 manila
    Posts: 182Member
    Joined: Sep 29, 2017
    @onin111 sir what I did with my PtE results, inupload ko sya plus I did a printscreen of an email from PtE that they will send the results to DIBP kumbaga para may proof ako against them that it was already sent.

    My 2 cents on this issue, the Aussie government is really pushing reforms to slash migration, it could really be because of this or meron talagang system issue (they might be migrating systems) kaya may mga files na nawawala. Either way, it would help if you upload the items they need and do #feedback like what pareng @Heprex did, malay natin biglang dumating a golden mail.

    ANZSCO 351311 - Chef | Age:30 | English: 20 | Education: 10 | Exp (Aus): 5 | Exp: 5 | Aus Study Req: 5 | Total: 75

    29/08/2017 - VETASSESS application pathway 2
    30/09/2017 - IELTS exam
    16/10/2017 - IELTS Result L8.5 R7 S7 W6.5, Recheck
    17/10/2017 - VETASSESS Stage 1 - Successful outcome
    04/11/2017 - IELTS Recheck Result L8.5 R7 S7 W7 Proficient
    12/12/2017 - VETASSESS Stage 2 Technical Interview
    04/01/2018 - VETASSESS - Successful outcome
    05/01/2018 - EOI Lodge 189 - 65 pts
    22/01/2018 - VIC SS190 Application submitted
    23/01/2018 - VIC SS190 Application refused - commitment issues ='p
    23/01/2018 - PTE exam
    24/01/2018 - PTE Result L86 R86 S90 W82 Superior
    25/01/2018 - EOI update - 75 pts
    06/02/2018 - ITA Received
    09/02/2018 - Visa Lodged, Frontloaded Most Documents except for PCC and Medical. Requested PCC from Finland
    12/02/2018 - Commenced Medical Exam at SLEC (St Lukes BGC). Requested PCC from Australia. Requested PCC from Philippines, loaded Philippine PCC to account.
    14/02/2018 - Medical results finalised - no action required
    22/02/2018 - Finnish PCC received, loaded to account
    02/03/2018 - Australian PCC received, loaded to account
    09/07/2018 - Direct Grant c/o Jamie

    “Seek and you shall find”
    Thank you Lord.

  • onin111onin111 Cebu
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Apr 03, 2017
    @heero_yuy51
    That's a good Idea na mag send ng other supporting docs noh? I might as well send the same docs but in page batches para kunyare higher resolution files pero per parts kase lalaki yung size, basta ma duplicate lang ang docs.

    I really think yun yung reason din eh, pero I thought na sa ITA ang reduction nila, grabe nga ang limit ng numbers sa invites ngayun.

    Yeah I saw boss Heprex did sa mga feedback, will do that when the time comes.

    ******** DG ********
    @onin111 | 189 | 12 Jan 2018 | 26 Jun 2018 | Melbourne| 25 July 2018

    -Current Status-
    DG, Planning for BM

    Application History:
    IELTS Test:
    2017/03/18 - IELTS Exam
    2017/03/31 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7, W-6.5, S-8
    2017/04/11 - IELTS Enquiry on Results
    2017/06/01 - Negative IELTS Enquiry on Results

    EA Assessment:
    2017/08/08 - EA Assessment [Fast Track]
    2017/08/25 - EA Assessment Outcome: Awarded IE 233511 Prof. Eng. Skill Level 1 and Relevant Skilled Emp for 14 yrs.

    EOI 1:
    2017/08/29 - EOI 233511 - Industrial Engineer] 489 (Family Sponsored)-65, 189-55, 190-60

    PTE-A Tests:
    2017/10/24 - Applied for PTE-A Test on Nov 23
    2017/11/19 - PTE-A Mock Test A: L82/R-77/S90/W86 / G67/OF83/P90/S90/V90/WD90
    2017/11/22 - PTE-A Mock Test B: L81/R84/S90/W85 / G82/OF85/P90/S90/V90/WD90
    2017/11/23 - PTE-A Exam day
    2017/11/24 - PTE-A Results: L87/R88/S90/W84 = Superior / G90/OF90/P90/S66/V90/WD90

    EOI2:
    2017/11/24 - Filed new EOI for Visa 189 - 75 points

    ITA:
    2017/12/20 - ITA Received

    2017/12/26 - Created Immi account, Health Dec for HAP ID
    2018/01/02 - Medical Check with dependents
    2018/01/10 - Medical reports submitted by Nationwide except daughter
    2018/01/10 - Applied and paid for Visa lodging
    2018/01/12 - Uploaded all evidences, except Health
    2018/01/25 - All Health Clearance Finalised including daughter

    Grant:
    2018/06/26 - Grant by team Adelaide

  • heero_yuy51heero_yuy51 manila
    Posts: 182Member
    Joined: Sep 29, 2017
    @onin111 sa ngayon, matumal rin ang commencement ng pag check nila ng visa application requirements. Hoping after this Immi online upgrade tonight eh bumilis na rin starting Monday

    ANZSCO 351311 - Chef | Age:30 | English: 20 | Education: 10 | Exp (Aus): 5 | Exp: 5 | Aus Study Req: 5 | Total: 75

    29/08/2017 - VETASSESS application pathway 2
    30/09/2017 - IELTS exam
    16/10/2017 - IELTS Result L8.5 R7 S7 W6.5, Recheck
    17/10/2017 - VETASSESS Stage 1 - Successful outcome
    04/11/2017 - IELTS Recheck Result L8.5 R7 S7 W7 Proficient
    12/12/2017 - VETASSESS Stage 2 Technical Interview
    04/01/2018 - VETASSESS - Successful outcome
    05/01/2018 - EOI Lodge 189 - 65 pts
    22/01/2018 - VIC SS190 Application submitted
    23/01/2018 - VIC SS190 Application refused - commitment issues ='p
    23/01/2018 - PTE exam
    24/01/2018 - PTE Result L86 R86 S90 W82 Superior
    25/01/2018 - EOI update - 75 pts
    06/02/2018 - ITA Received
    09/02/2018 - Visa Lodged, Frontloaded Most Documents except for PCC and Medical. Requested PCC from Finland
    12/02/2018 - Commenced Medical Exam at SLEC (St Lukes BGC). Requested PCC from Australia. Requested PCC from Philippines, loaded Philippine PCC to account.
    14/02/2018 - Medical results finalised - no action required
    22/02/2018 - Finnish PCC received, loaded to account
    02/03/2018 - Australian PCC received, loaded to account
    09/07/2018 - Direct Grant c/o Jamie

    “Seek and you shall find”
    Thank you Lord.

  • JustinJustin Philippines
    Posts: 444Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2016
    Tingin ko politics is playing a big role on what is happening. Malapit na ata election e.
  • onin111onin111 Cebu
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Apr 03, 2017
    @Justin Oo, halatang-halata ang Turnbull government ngayun talagang finding ways to indirectly reduce migration applications :(

    ******** DG ********
    @onin111 | 189 | 12 Jan 2018 | 26 Jun 2018 | Melbourne| 25 July 2018

    -Current Status-
    DG, Planning for BM

    Application History:
    IELTS Test:
    2017/03/18 - IELTS Exam
    2017/03/31 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7, W-6.5, S-8
    2017/04/11 - IELTS Enquiry on Results
    2017/06/01 - Negative IELTS Enquiry on Results

    EA Assessment:
    2017/08/08 - EA Assessment [Fast Track]
    2017/08/25 - EA Assessment Outcome: Awarded IE 233511 Prof. Eng. Skill Level 1 and Relevant Skilled Emp for 14 yrs.

    EOI 1:
    2017/08/29 - EOI 233511 - Industrial Engineer] 489 (Family Sponsored)-65, 189-55, 190-60

    PTE-A Tests:
    2017/10/24 - Applied for PTE-A Test on Nov 23
    2017/11/19 - PTE-A Mock Test A: L82/R-77/S90/W86 / G67/OF83/P90/S90/V90/WD90
    2017/11/22 - PTE-A Mock Test B: L81/R84/S90/W85 / G82/OF85/P90/S90/V90/WD90
    2017/11/23 - PTE-A Exam day
    2017/11/24 - PTE-A Results: L87/R88/S90/W84 = Superior / G90/OF90/P90/S66/V90/WD90

    EOI2:
    2017/11/24 - Filed new EOI for Visa 189 - 75 points

    ITA:
    2017/12/20 - ITA Received

    2017/12/26 - Created Immi account, Health Dec for HAP ID
    2018/01/02 - Medical Check with dependents
    2018/01/10 - Medical reports submitted by Nationwide except daughter
    2018/01/10 - Applied and paid for Visa lodging
    2018/01/12 - Uploaded all evidences, except Health
    2018/01/25 - All Health Clearance Finalised including daughter

    Grant:
    2018/06/26 - Grant by team Adelaide

  • eynah_geeeynah_gee Singapore
    Posts: 220Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2017
    Hi guys! Ano balita?
  • agdagd Singapore
    Posts: 773Member
    Joined: Jun 12, 2017
    @eynah_gee mukhang waiting pa din po hanggang late March or early April :)

    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

  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    @eynah_gee wla pa sis. Based on immitracker nasa mid dec pa ang nakakareceive ng grant sa 190 at 489 though may ilan na jan and feb nglodge na may CO contact na. Libangin muna natin ang ating self. Di pa tapos mga dec lodgement at CO contacts. Hopefully end of month meron na din tayo :-)

    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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