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Posts: 182Member
Joined: Sep 29, 2017
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.
Posts: 981Member
Joined: Jan 27, 2018
++++++++++++++++++++++++
07.2016 | IELTS
01.2017 | Applied to AHPRA
04.2017 | received Letter of Referral
09.2017 | finished BP
11.2017 | AHPRA Registration / Employment Offer
12.2017 | Lodged 457 Visa Application (onshore) / ANMAC Assessment
01.2018 | 457 Visa granted / Received positive ANMAC Assessment / Submitted EOI
04.11.2019 | Received Employer Nomination
04.26.2019 | Submitted Visa application (186 DE)
05.06.2019 | CO contact for medical exams
05.09.2019 | Visa Granted (186 DE)
17.09.2021 | Application for Citizenship
21.03.2022 | Citizenship exam, interview and approval
02.07.2022 | Citizenship Ceremony
(Thank you Lord!!!)
21.03.2023 | Citizenship interview, exam and approval of dependents
++++++++++++++++++++++++
Posts: 574Member
Joined: Jul 04, 2017
MAIN APPLICANT: Husband
2016 07 16 - IELTS Exam
2016 07 26 - IELTS Result: PROFICIENT
2017 09 11 - EA Assessment [Fast Track]
2017 09 29 - EA Assessment Outcome: COMPETENT
2017 09 30 - EOI
2017 10 04 - ITA
2017 11 03 - Lodged Visa 189
2018 01 15 - Counting ends here, after 73 days: VISA GRANT
Posts: 202Member
Joined: Dec 26, 2014
YesNo'
'Duration of Australian employment'
Ive been working as an Assistant in Nursing since Oct 2016 but only as a casual and I dont intend to claim points for this. Do I just state that duration of employment is iyr even if I dont work full-time? Im not sure how much hours I have already done as nursing assistant. Thank you po
Feb 2016 - BS Nursing (Graduate Entry 2yr Program)
Oct 2016 - employed as nursing assistant with agency
Jan 2017 - employed as nursing assistant at public hospital
Dec 2017 - received AHPRA registration
Dec 2017 - granted Temporary Graduate Visa (485)
Dec 2017 - took PTE to increase points for PR application (Superior 1st take)
Jan 2018 - job hunt for RN Positions/awaiting for ANMAC assessment for PR application
Feb 2018 - ANMAC assessment approved/EOI 189 (70pts) and applied for 190 SA state nomination
Mar 2018 - ITA 190 SA (70pts), visa lodge, attaching documents
Apr 2018 - commence work as RN
Posts: 202Member
Joined: Dec 26, 2014
Feb 2016 - BS Nursing (Graduate Entry 2yr Program)
Oct 2016 - employed as nursing assistant with agency
Jan 2017 - employed as nursing assistant at public hospital
Dec 2017 - received AHPRA registration
Dec 2017 - granted Temporary Graduate Visa (485)
Dec 2017 - took PTE to increase points for PR application (Superior 1st take)
Jan 2018 - job hunt for RN Positions/awaiting for ANMAC assessment for PR application
Feb 2018 - ANMAC assessment approved/EOI 189 (70pts) and applied for 190 SA state nomination
Mar 2018 - ITA 190 SA (70pts), visa lodge, attaching documents
Apr 2018 - commence work as RN
Posts: 202Member
Joined: Dec 26, 2014
Feb 2016 - BS Nursing (Graduate Entry 2yr Program)
Oct 2016 - employed as nursing assistant with agency
Jan 2017 - employed as nursing assistant at public hospital
Dec 2017 - received AHPRA registration
Dec 2017 - granted Temporary Graduate Visa (485)
Dec 2017 - took PTE to increase points for PR application (Superior 1st take)
Jan 2018 - job hunt for RN Positions/awaiting for ANMAC assessment for PR application
Feb 2018 - ANMAC assessment approved/EOI 189 (70pts) and applied for 190 SA state nomination
Mar 2018 - ITA 190 SA (70pts), visa lodge, attaching documents
Apr 2018 - commence work as RN
Posts: 182Member
Joined: Sep 29, 2017
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.
Posts: 202Member
Joined: Dec 26, 2014
Feb 2016 - BS Nursing (Graduate Entry 2yr Program)
Oct 2016 - employed as nursing assistant with agency
Jan 2017 - employed as nursing assistant at public hospital
Dec 2017 - received AHPRA registration
Dec 2017 - granted Temporary Graduate Visa (485)
Dec 2017 - took PTE to increase points for PR application (Superior 1st take)
Jan 2018 - job hunt for RN Positions/awaiting for ANMAC assessment for PR application
Feb 2018 - ANMAC assessment approved/EOI 189 (70pts) and applied for 190 SA state nomination
Mar 2018 - ITA 190 SA (70pts), visa lodge, attaching documents
Apr 2018 - commence work as RN
Posts: 3Member
Joined: Feb 19, 2018
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
Posts: 973Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2016
233411 Electronics Engineer (Age-30, Educ-15,English proficiency-20, NAATI - 5, Single, - 10 Relative sponsorship - 15)
95 pts total
2017
June 3, 2017 = Graduated from College
July 8, 2017 = Took IELTS GT
July 21, 2017 = received IELTS results (LRWS = 8/9/7.5/7)
August 11, 2017 = Lodged EA assessment (Fast track)
September 6, 2017 = Received positive EA assessment, lodged EOI (489 Family sponsored - 60 pts)
September 21, 2017 = Took PTE exam
September 22, 2017 = Received PTE results (LRSW- 90/90/90/90), lodged 189 EOI (60 pts), updated 489 FS EOI (70 pts)
September 26, 2017 = Lodged 190 EOI (NSW) 65 pts
2018
1 year wait... still no EOI invite. Decided to pursue student visa instead
Course: Cert IV and Diploma - Work Health and Safety (DNA Kingston)
October 15, 2018 = offer letter from school
November 8, 2018 = Medical exam (St. Lukes)
November 20, 2018 = Paid for tuition
Novemeber 28, 2018 = Received COE
December 2, 2018 = Lodged visa, after 1 min, granted!
2019
Feb 4 2019 = arrived to Perth
2020
Jan 2020 = Age increased to 30 pts
Jan 20 2020 = Took NAATI
Jan 26 2020 = Results for NAATI (passed) +5 pts
Jan 27 2020 = lodged EOI 491 Family
Feb 10 2020 = invited finally!
Oct 8 2020 = 491 granted
2023
Oct 8 2023 = 191 Lodged
Oct 30 2023 = 191 granted
2024
Oct 31 2024 - Lodged citizenship application
Dec 11 2024 - Received test invite for Feb 18 2025
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
https://www.mara.gov.au/
221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
Posts: 542Member
Joined: Apr 07, 2016
What if expired na yung PCC today, but nung naglodge last Nov. valid pa din. Need pa kumuha bago PCC? Tagal kasi nung processing eh
ANZSCO Code 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)
19.05.2016 - Completed ACS requirements
25.05.2016 - Submitted documents for ACS assessment
06.06.2016 - Positive Assessment. AQF Bachelor Degree (2 yrs. deduction)
25.08.2016 - PTE (AUG Malaysia)
05.09.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 78/81/73/79
06.10.2016 - PTE Retake (AUG Malaysia)
11.10.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 88/85/87/90 Finally!
11.10.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190 (65/70)
03.01.2017 - Updated points due to skilled employment of 3yrs. 189/190 (70/75)
03.01.2017 - ITA received! Thank you Lord! (189)
04.01.2017 - ITA received (190 - Victoria)
21.01.2017 - Medical @ LifeCare Kuala Lumpur
23.01.2017 - Health clearance provided – no action required
14.02.2017 - VISA Lodged!
09.03.2017 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord
13.10.2017 - Initial entry (Melbourne)
15.04.2018 - Big Move!
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
Posts: 542Member
Joined: Apr 07, 2016
ANZSCO Code 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)
19.05.2016 - Completed ACS requirements
25.05.2016 - Submitted documents for ACS assessment
06.06.2016 - Positive Assessment. AQF Bachelor Degree (2 yrs. deduction)
25.08.2016 - PTE (AUG Malaysia)
05.09.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 78/81/73/79
06.10.2016 - PTE Retake (AUG Malaysia)
11.10.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 88/85/87/90 Finally!
11.10.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190 (65/70)
03.01.2017 - Updated points due to skilled employment of 3yrs. 189/190 (70/75)
03.01.2017 - ITA received! Thank you Lord! (189)
04.01.2017 - ITA received (190 - Victoria)
21.01.2017 - Medical @ LifeCare Kuala Lumpur
23.01.2017 - Health clearance provided – no action required
14.02.2017 - VISA Lodged!
09.03.2017 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord
13.10.2017 - Initial entry (Melbourne)
15.04.2018 - Big Move!
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Jul 31, 2017
ANZSCODE 262112 (IT Security Analyst)
02-02-2018 Submitted application for RPL - ACS
06-02-2018 Assigned to CO - ACS
15-02-2017 Assigned to Assessor - ACS
PTE Journey
01-01-2018 Reviewing for PTE
02-03-2018 1st PTE Result 63 63 67 67
20-03-2018 2nd PTE Scheduled Exam
Points Claimed
Age = 30pts (32yo)
Qualification = 10pts (Section 2 school)
PTE result =
Skills Assessment =
Relevant links:
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/7706/november-2016-visa-189-190-489/p40
Psalm 37:5
"Commit your way to the Lord. Trust in Him, and He will act."
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Jul 31, 2017
ANZSCODE 262112 (IT Security Analyst)
02-02-2018 Submitted application for RPL - ACS
06-02-2018 Assigned to CO - ACS
15-02-2017 Assigned to Assessor - ACS
PTE Journey
01-01-2018 Reviewing for PTE
02-03-2018 1st PTE Result 63 63 67 67
20-03-2018 2nd PTE Scheduled Exam
Points Claimed
Age = 30pts (32yo)
Qualification = 10pts (Section 2 school)
PTE result =
Skills Assessment =
Relevant links:
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/7706/november-2016-visa-189-190-489/p40
Psalm 37:5
"Commit your way to the Lord. Trust in Him, and He will act."
Posts: 20Member
Joined: Nov 13, 2017
Posts: 574Member
Joined: Jul 04, 2017
MAIN APPLICANT: Husband
2016 07 16 - IELTS Exam
2016 07 26 - IELTS Result: PROFICIENT
2017 09 11 - EA Assessment [Fast Track]
2017 09 29 - EA Assessment Outcome: COMPETENT
2017 09 30 - EOI
2017 10 04 - ITA
2017 11 03 - Lodged Visa 189
2018 01 15 - Counting ends here, after 73 days: VISA GRANT
Posts: 20Member
Joined: Nov 13, 2017
Posts: 574Member
Joined: Jul 04, 2017
MAIN APPLICANT: Husband
2016 07 16 - IELTS Exam
2016 07 26 - IELTS Result: PROFICIENT
2017 09 11 - EA Assessment [Fast Track]
2017 09 29 - EA Assessment Outcome: COMPETENT
2017 09 30 - EOI
2017 10 04 - ITA
2017 11 03 - Lodged Visa 189
2018 01 15 - Counting ends here, after 73 days: VISA GRANT
Posts: 20Member
Joined: Nov 13, 2017
Posts: 202Member
Joined: Dec 26, 2014
Should all scanned docs (whether colored or B&W) be certified? Or scanned colored docs are ok without certification?
Cant find any info on the website regarding this.
Salamat sa makaktulong
Feb 2016 - BS Nursing (Graduate Entry 2yr Program)
Oct 2016 - employed as nursing assistant with agency
Jan 2017 - employed as nursing assistant at public hospital
Dec 2017 - received AHPRA registration
Dec 2017 - granted Temporary Graduate Visa (485)
Dec 2017 - took PTE to increase points for PR application (Superior 1st take)
Jan 2018 - job hunt for RN Positions/awaiting for ANMAC assessment for PR application
Feb 2018 - ANMAC assessment approved/EOI 189 (70pts) and applied for 190 SA state nomination
Mar 2018 - ITA 190 SA (70pts), visa lodge, attaching documents
Apr 2018 - commence work as RN
Posts: 574Member
Joined: Jul 04, 2017
MAIN APPLICANT: Husband
2016 07 16 - IELTS Exam
2016 07 26 - IELTS Result: PROFICIENT
2017 09 11 - EA Assessment [Fast Track]
2017 09 29 - EA Assessment Outcome: COMPETENT
2017 09 30 - EOI
2017 10 04 - ITA
2017 11 03 - Lodged Visa 189
2018 01 15 - Counting ends here, after 73 days: VISA GRANT
Posts: 202Member
Joined: Dec 26, 2014
Hi thank you
Tinignan ko nadin and sa '?' button nakaspecify which ones need to be certified
Feb 2016 - BS Nursing (Graduate Entry 2yr Program)
Oct 2016 - employed as nursing assistant with agency
Jan 2017 - employed as nursing assistant at public hospital
Dec 2017 - received AHPRA registration
Dec 2017 - granted Temporary Graduate Visa (485)
Dec 2017 - took PTE to increase points for PR application (Superior 1st take)
Jan 2018 - job hunt for RN Positions/awaiting for ANMAC assessment for PR application
Feb 2018 - ANMAC assessment approved/EOI 189 (70pts) and applied for 190 SA state nomination
Mar 2018 - ITA 190 SA (70pts), visa lodge, attaching documents
Apr 2018 - commence work as RN
Posts: 574Member
Joined: Jul 04, 2017
Anyway, ito ung link ng requirements:
https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa-1/189-
(Nacclick ba? Parang bitin ung URL)
From the link above:
It is preferable that you prepare all your documents before you submit your EOI.
All non-English documents must be translated into English.
Translators in Australia must be accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters.
Translators outside Australia do not need to be accredited, but they must endorse the translation with their full name, address, telephone number, and details of their qualifications and experience in the language being translated.
Scan all documents (English and non-English documents) in colour in readiness to attach to your visa application. The scanned documents must be legible
Your documents do not have to be certified.
When you apply for the visa, send a document only once, even if you are using it as evidence for more than one criterion.
Information about attaching documents is available.
MAIN APPLICANT: Husband
2016 07 16 - IELTS Exam
2016 07 26 - IELTS Result: PROFICIENT
2017 09 11 - EA Assessment [Fast Track]
2017 09 29 - EA Assessment Outcome: COMPETENT
2017 09 30 - EOI
2017 10 04 - ITA
2017 11 03 - Lodged Visa 189
2018 01 15 - Counting ends here, after 73 days: VISA GRANT
Posts: 9Member
Joined: Jan 31, 2018
Posts: 574Member
Joined: Jul 04, 2017
MAIN APPLICANT: Husband
2016 07 16 - IELTS Exam
2016 07 26 - IELTS Result: PROFICIENT
2017 09 11 - EA Assessment [Fast Track]
2017 09 29 - EA Assessment Outcome: COMPETENT
2017 09 30 - EOI
2017 10 04 - ITA
2017 11 03 - Lodged Visa 189
2018 01 15 - Counting ends here, after 73 days: VISA GRANT
Posts: 129Member
Joined: Sep 12, 2017
Now that July 2018 is coming (new policies), which is better once you received Invitation To Apply for visa (ITA):
1. Magpa medical muna, COC, para iwas CO contact. Then, lodge for visa, OR
2. Lodge the visa now, then medical, COC later, para iwas July 2018 new policies
Am I affected by the July 2018 new policies (if there are any) if I already received ITA before July 2018?
October 13, 2017 = Submitted requirements to ACS for Skills Assessment
October 23, 2017 = Enrolled in Review Training Center for Pearson English Exam (PTE)
November 22, 2017 = Took Pearson English Exam (PTE)
November 23, 2017 = Got Pearson Exam Results. (L-88 | R-82 | S-83 | W-90) (Result = Superior)
November 28, 2017 = Received ACS Skills Assessment Result. (Result = Suitable)
November 30, 2017 = Submitted EOI. (189 | 75 | 261312 Developer Programmer)
December 12, 2017 = EOI was adjusted. (189 | 70 | 261312 Developer Programmer)
February 19, 2018 = Submitted EOI. (190 NSW | 75 | 261312 Developer Programmer)
February 25, 2018 = Submitted EOI. (190 VIC | 75 | 261312 Developer Programmer)
March 2, 2018 = Pre-invited to apply for NSW nomination.
March 4, 2018 = Submitted application for NSW nomination.
March 20, 2018 = Pre-invited to apply for VIC nomination.
March 27, 2018 = Submitted application for VIC nomination.
May 11, 2018 = Received nomination and ITA 190 NSW.
May 18, 2018 = Got NBI Clearance.
May 25, 2018 = Lodged Visa 190 NSW.
May 28, 2018 = Attached ALL applicable docs except medical.
May 29, 2018 = Had medical in St. Lukes Global City
September 10, 2018 = VISA DIRECT GRANT!!! Thank you Lord!
September 25, 2018 = CFO / PDOS
March 6, 2019 = Initial Entry
May 30, 2019 = Big Move
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Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
James 5:7-8 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.