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May 2013 - submitted assessment in ACS
thank GOD!
Aug 2013 - got the result. Quite unfavorable due to lack of experience recognized
Oct 2013 - took IELTS exam. Did not meet the desired score
Nov 2013 - re-take IELTS exam. Still did not meet the desired score
Apr 2014 - re-take IELTS exam in the Philippines. Still, failed. I gave up at this point.
Sep 2015 - submitted another ACS assessment. Decided to pursue again since B and I separated. Para makamove on kuno haha!
Sep 2015 - got the result with favorable reply. Still assessed under subclass 190 (state dependent) though.
Apr 2016 - took PTE exam instead. Did not meet required score
May 2016 - re-take PTE exam. FINALLY! got the desired score!
May 2016 - Submitted EOI for South Australia
Jul 2016 - Submitted EOI for New South Wales
May 2017 - got the invitation to apply for state sponsorship! Thank you God! got approved on the same month
Jul 2017 - Visa lodge
Aug 2017 - First CO contact. Asking for B's credentials, Singapore police clearance, etc
Aug 2017 - Medical
Sep 2017 - Provided documents
Nov 2017 - Second CO contact. Asking for more information
Dec 2017 - Provided documents
Mar 13, 2018 - Expired passport
Mar 28, 2018 - Renewed passport
April 11, submitted new passport
April 23 - GRANT
JULY 28, 2018 - IED
Posts: 439Member
Joined: Sep 19, 2017
Joined: Oct 30, 2013
May 2013 - submitted assessment in ACS
thank GOD!
Aug 2013 - got the result. Quite unfavorable due to lack of experience recognized
Oct 2013 - took IELTS exam. Did not meet the desired score
Nov 2013 - re-take IELTS exam. Still did not meet the desired score
Apr 2014 - re-take IELTS exam in the Philippines. Still, failed. I gave up at this point.
Sep 2015 - submitted another ACS assessment. Decided to pursue again since B and I separated. Para makamove on kuno haha!
Sep 2015 - got the result with favorable reply. Still assessed under subclass 190 (state dependent) though.
Apr 2016 - took PTE exam instead. Did not meet required score
May 2016 - re-take PTE exam. FINALLY! got the desired score!
May 2016 - Submitted EOI for South Australia
Jul 2016 - Submitted EOI for New South Wales
May 2017 - got the invitation to apply for state sponsorship! Thank you God! got approved on the same month
Jul 2017 - Visa lodge
Aug 2017 - First CO contact. Asking for B's credentials, Singapore police clearance, etc
Aug 2017 - Medical
Sep 2017 - Provided documents
Nov 2017 - Second CO contact. Asking for more information
Dec 2017 - Provided documents
Mar 13, 2018 - Expired passport
Mar 28, 2018 - Renewed passport
April 11, submitted new passport
April 23 - GRANT
JULY 28, 2018 - IED
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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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May 2013 - submitted assessment in ACS
thank GOD!
Aug 2013 - got the result. Quite unfavorable due to lack of experience recognized
Oct 2013 - took IELTS exam. Did not meet the desired score
Nov 2013 - re-take IELTS exam. Still did not meet the desired score
Apr 2014 - re-take IELTS exam in the Philippines. Still, failed. I gave up at this point.
Sep 2015 - submitted another ACS assessment. Decided to pursue again since B and I separated. Para makamove on kuno haha!
Sep 2015 - got the result with favorable reply. Still assessed under subclass 190 (state dependent) though.
Apr 2016 - took PTE exam instead. Did not meet required score
May 2016 - re-take PTE exam. FINALLY! got the desired score!
May 2016 - Submitted EOI for South Australia
Jul 2016 - Submitted EOI for New South Wales
May 2017 - got the invitation to apply for state sponsorship! Thank you God! got approved on the same month
Jul 2017 - Visa lodge
Aug 2017 - First CO contact. Asking for B's credentials, Singapore police clearance, etc
Aug 2017 - Medical
Sep 2017 - Provided documents
Nov 2017 - Second CO contact. Asking for more information
Dec 2017 - Provided documents
Mar 13, 2018 - Expired passport
Mar 28, 2018 - Renewed passport
April 11, submitted new passport
April 23 - GRANT
JULY 28, 2018 - IED
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05|11|16 - IELTS L7.5 R6.0 W6.5 S7.0
24|01|17 - PTE L90 R82 S84 W90
22|03|17 - Lodge EA+RSA Fast Track
26|04|17 - EA (CDR+RSEA) Outcome
26|04|17 - EOI Lodged (Visa 189)
12|07|17 - ITA Received
12|07|17 - Visa Lodged
16|07|17 - Medical Appointment
19|07|17 - Medical Cleared
22|08|17 - Received Assessment Commence Letter
12|09|17 - Direct Grant
04|04|18 - BM
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Joined: Sep 28, 2016
I lodged our visa app last june 25, 2017. Got delayed due to xray findings, apparently may tumor pero benign lang naman so ok lang, and at the same time pregnant. So inintay pang manganak ako sa 2nd baby. Then gave them the birth cert of my son and passport. January 2018 when they lodged it tapos nung sat, march 17, 2018 lang nila ako hiningian ng medical para sa 2nd son ko. Then this afternoon, March 19, 2018, we got our visa grant na! Yay!!!
Question is, what’s the next step? Pdos kahit for initial entry lang muna noh? Need your advice. Kasi April 23 na IED namin.hahahuhu ang bilis lang bigla.haha
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ANZSCO Code: 221214 – Internal Auditor
- IED: 02 August 2018
(Age:25 / Education:15 / Experience:15 / English Test:20 = 75pts)
02 Mar 2017 - Submitted documents for skill assessment
02 May 2017 - Received result of assessment : Positive
13 May 2017 - Took IELTS result withheld / results received Jul 10
10 Jul 2017 - IELTS General Exam Result: L8.5/R9.0/S7.5/W7.0
26 Jul 2017 - Lodged EOI : PR189 - 65pts
08 Aug 2017 - PTE A Exam : L90/R90/S86/W89
10 Aug 2017 - Updated EOI : PR189 - 75pts
06 Dec 2017 - ITA - PR189
21 Dec 2017 - Lodged Visa 189 - Frontloaded docs
28 Dec 2017 - Medical exam completed (myself / husband / daughter)
24 May 2018 - Direct Grant yey!
23 Jun 2018 - IED (1 week)
13 Dec 2018 - BM!
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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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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