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  • siantiangcosiantiangco Batangas City
    Posts: 417Member
    Joined: Oct 24, 2017
    Update

    Name | Lodgement Date | Visa Type | CO Contact Date | CO Requested Info.

    1. @dy3p | Sep 11 | 189 | Oct 17 | Further evidence of employment income in 2008, 2009 (unclaimed points experience) and repeat medical exam (done 5 months prior to lodging) - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 16) :x
    2. @rvrecabar l Sep 10 l Oct 18 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 21) :x
    3. @CroweAltius | Sep 13 | 189 | Oct 23 | Additional Proof of De Facto Relationship - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22) :x
    4. @sherwinm | Sep 17 | 189 | Oct 23 | Form 80 and wife’s education certificate - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22) :x
    5. @WaterYogi | Sep 07 | 189 | Oct 25 | Form 80, BioData, Evidence of Name Change(though di ako nagbago ng name.) - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22) :x
    6. @jacjacjac | Aug 30 | Oct 25 | Japan Police Clearance, NBI, Daughter’s health clearance (given Dec 12 as per emedical client) - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 3) :x
    7. @amoj | Sep 20 | 189 | Oct 31 | Further evidence of de facto partnership - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 6) :x
    8. @Hunter_08 | Sep 20 | 489 | Nov 1 | Send PTE result to DIBP - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 6) :x
    9. @dorbsdee l Sep 21 l 189 | Nov 1 l Form 815 - GRANT RECEIVED - (MAR 9) :x
    10. @EGMS_AU2017 | Sep 25 | 189 |Nov 6 | main applicant bank statement - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22) :x
    11. @eww14 l Sep 23 l | Nov 7 l Evidence of relationship with spouse - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 5) :x
    12. @siantiangco | Sep 25 | 189 | Nov 10 | further inquiries about GF (non-migrating) - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 13) :x
    13. @patpatpat | Sep 30 | 189 | Nov 17 | form 815 for wife - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 7) :x
    14. @soddie | Oct 7 | | Nov 14 | Form 815 for daughter, ACS positive assessment for spouse - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 28) :x
    15. @KimBokJoo | Jul 18 | 189 |1st CO: Aug 21 | 2nd CO: Nov 17 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 21) :x
    16. @dutchmilk l Oct 12 l 489 l Nov 20
    17. @PMPdreamer | Jul 12 | | 1st CO: Aug 3, Medicals, Police Clearance and PTE | 2nd CO: Nov 24 l Form 815 - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 7) :x
    18. @Shakespeare23 | July 14 | 189 | 1st CO: Aug 22 : Medicals | 2nd CO: Nov 24: Form 815 - GRANT RECEIVED - (MAR 6) :x
    19. @joyousmaster l Jul 23 l |1st CO: Aug 23 l 2nd CO: Nov 24
    20. @mespedido | Oct 11 | 189 | Nov 27 | employment evidence
    21. @rpaid | Aug 10 | 189 | 1st CO: Sep 11| Medicals | 2nd CO: Sep 29 | 3rd CO: Dec 16 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 26) :x
    22. @hi po l Oct 31 / 190 / Dec 18 / re upload NBI
    23. @Bonifacio | 20 Oct 2017 | 189 | 21 Dec 2017 | Wife Police Clearance
    24. @ramon_tubero | Oct 25 | 189 | Jan 09 | Bank statement, UAE PCC, Acad transcripts - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 5) :x
    25. @Noodles12 l Apr 11 l |1st CO: May 2 l 2nd CO: Aug 10 l 3rd CO: Nov 1 l 4th CO: Jan 17 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 21) :x
    26. @jjjj | 04 Jun 2017 | 190 | 22 Jan 2018 | Newborn Medicals
    27. @bob.ten | Nov 7 | 189 | Jan 23 | Form 815 for daughter - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 26) :x
    28. @victorious | Nov 21 | 190 | Jan 29 | Main applicant Medical tests
    29. @pahpuh | Nov 9 | 189 | Jan 30 | confirm if information is correct in Form 80 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 22) :x
    30. @rj09 | Nov 13 | 189| Feb 1 | Form 815 for my daughter - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 8) :x
    31. @UbePandesal | Dec 05 | 190 | Feb 14 | Form80 (Both) , NBI & SG Police Clearance (Husband)
    32. @vincechaos | Dec 05 | 190 | Feb 21 | employment reference (which I have already submitted)
  • siantiangcosiantiangco Batangas City
    Posts: 417Member
    Joined: Oct 24, 2017
    Maraming Salamat sa lahat ng bumati :D God bless po sa lahat

    #TeamComplaint =D> ;)
  • EGMS_AU2017EGMS_AU2017 Singapore
    Posts: 439Member
    Joined: Sep 19, 2017
    @joyousmaster feel ko malapit kna din mam konti nlng ipaghhintay mo
  • Loknoy21Loknoy21 Manila
    Posts: 288Member
    Joined: Jan 30, 2018
    Nakaka temp naman mag feedback kaso wala naman feedback kaso received parin application namin hehehe - may mga nad feeback po ba jan na walanh CO at within processing time naman?
  • Hunter_08Hunter_08 Adelaide
    Posts: 2,127Member
    Joined: Mar 01, 2011
    @l0ki congrats

    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*****

  • l0kil0ki Posts: 45Member
    Joined: Oct 25, 2017
    Thanks guys! Go go go sa feedback no matter how stupid it may sound :))
  • EGMS_AU2017EGMS_AU2017 Singapore
    Posts: 439Member
    Joined: Sep 19, 2017
    @Loknoy21 based po sa mga and2 sir ung mga na CO contact lang ang nagfeedback at lagpas na sa 28days na binigay ng CO.
  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    @Loknoy21 kelan ka ba nag lodge and anong visa? 489 ako lodged jan 4. Based sa dha website wala silang published timeline pero sa immitracker earliest na grants around average 70 days. Pag umabot na ako ng 80 days gusto ko na din mag feedback. Sabihin ko may mga kakilala akong may grant na around 70+ days lang since lodgement.

    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

  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    Pero if mdami pa na co contact na wala pang grant by that time baka di muna ako mangungulit.

    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

  • HeprexHeprex Melbourne
    Posts: 2,109Member
    Joined: Aug 03, 2016
    @l0ki ahahah congrats din sayo. ang tahimik ng umaga, pero umuulan ngayon ng grants. heheh

    263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 5pts | English: 20pts | Total: 70pts
    .
    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
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    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********
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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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    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:
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    http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
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  • UbePandesalUbePandesal Singapore
    Posts: 169Member
    Joined: Feb 28, 2017
    @siantiangco and @l0ki Congratz!!

    siantiangco ako muna bahala mag update ng list...Gratz ulet and Happy Birthday!

    "Patience is not about waiting, But the Ability to keep a Good attitude while waiting"

    "Just Remember, Eventually the waiting will pay off"

  • patpapatpatpapat SYD
    Posts: 19Member
    Joined: May 20, 2012
    congrats! yey andami na grant! :):)

    Journey to Visa 189 - 261112 Systems Analyst

    2012-05-20: Joined pinoyau
    2014-06-07: Signed contract with Migration Agent
    2015-04-23: Received ACS Favorable Letter
    2015-05-30: Failed to get all 7 in IELTS
    2015-07-23: Failed to get all 7 in IELTS
    2015-08-29: Failed to get all 7 in IELTS
    2015-10-24: Failed to get all 7 in IELTS
    2016 - Hiatus
    2017-02: Discovered PTE as alternative to IELTS from Migration Agent
    2017-03-28: Passed PTE (+10 points) Total Points: 60 (need 70 points for immediate invite)
    2017-05-02: Passed PTE (Superior +20 points) Total Points: 70
    2017-04-20: Re-filed ACS (expired from 2015)
    2017-05-10: Received ACS Favorable Letter
    2017-05-13: Submitted Expression of Interest
    2017-09-06: Received Invitation to Apply
    2017-09-30: Lodged Visa Application
    2017-10-06: Applied for NBI Clearance (with Hit)
    2017-10-13: Medical at St. Luke's BGC. Suspicious findings on wife's x-ray
    2017-10-17: Submitted old x-ray to St. Luke's for further assessment
    2017-10-18: Claimed NBI Clearance (postponed from October 16 due to Transport Strike)
    2017-10-20: Medical Status for me: "Health clearance provided – no action required", wife's medical status: "Examinations ready for assessment – no action required"
    2017-10-27: Wife's medical status changed to "Health clearance provided – no action required"
    2017-11-17: Case Officer contact - Request for wife's signed Form 815
    2017-11-20: Submitted wife's signed Form 815
    2018-02-28: Sent feedback to DHA
    2018-03-07: VISA GRANT!
    2018-03-27: CFO/PDOS Certificate
    2018-04-22 - Big move

    =========================================

    Journey to Australian Citizenship

    2022-07-12: Submitted AU citizenship application online
    2022-11-15: Received invitation for interview and exam
    2022-12-14: Citizenship interview and exam (passed and received approved application on the same day) - Parramatta, NSW
    2023-05-08: Received invitation for Australian Citizenship ceremony | Northern Beaches Council, NSW
    2023-06-05: Australian Citizenship Ceremony
    2023-06-09: Submitted application for Australian Passport online/Auspost
    2023-06-19: Received my Australian Passport

  • jacjacjacjacjacjac Philippines
    Posts: 302Member
    Joined: Jan 18, 2017
    Congrats @siantiangco !!!
  • siantiangcosiantiangco Batangas City
    Posts: 417Member
    Joined: Oct 24, 2017
    Sadya ba ganun na sa immiaccount eh finalized na pero wala pa ko narereceive na email? Hehe.
  • Hunter_08Hunter_08 Adelaide
    Posts: 2,127Member
    Joined: Mar 01, 2011
    @siantiangco sa akin sabay ko natanggap yung email then pag check ko ng immiaccount finalized then grant nakalagay na status

    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*****

  • sherwinmsherwinm singapore
    Posts: 108Member
    Joined: Apr 25, 2017
    Congrats @siantiangco !!!
    Finally!

    110317 - Visited Oz
    110517 - IELTS S Exam
    130517 - IELTS LRW Exam
    260517 - IELTS Result
    100617 - Submitted to EA w/ RSA
    280617 - EA positive outcome
    280617 - EOI submitted
    060917 - LOI
    140917 - Visa Lodge
    231017 - CO request addl docs
    220218 - Grant

  • CroweAltiusCroweAltius Mandaluyong
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    @siantiangco bro congratz!!!
  • siantiangcosiantiangco Batangas City
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    Salamat po sa lahat :D

    Nasa immiaccount kasi eh naka sulat - finalized (visa granted) kaso wala pa ako email. Ano ba yan, hanggang sa email ba naman eh pinaghihintay akoo hahahahahaa =D>
  • EGMS_AU2017EGMS_AU2017 Singapore
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    @siantiangco nasa immi account din po ang visa grant letter
  • siantiangcosiantiangco Batangas City
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  • hi pohi po singapore
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    @siantiangco Congrats bro
  • Loknoy21Loknoy21 Manila
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    @chococrinkle dec 4 po ako nag lodge - so around 75 days narin un waiting time namin less weekends. Baka din kasinmakulitan :) hintay ako within the month siguro :)
  • dutchmilkdutchmilk Newcastle NSW
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    congrats po sa inyo! @siantiangco @Loknoy21
  • Loknoy21Loknoy21 Manila
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    @dutchmilk hahaha di ako un sir si sir @l0ki un hehe
  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
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    @Loknoy21 anong visa mo?

    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

  • dutchmilkdutchmilk Newcastle NSW
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    Joined: Feb 06, 2016
    @Loknoy21 hahaha! eh di advance congratulations sa iyo. :D
  • siantiangcosiantiangco Batangas City
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    @dutchmilk @joyousmaster @mespedido kayo na guys ang susunod :D ;)
  • siantiangcosiantiangco Batangas City
    Posts: 417Member
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    23/32 :x na guys. Goodluck sa lahat! :D
  • mespedidomespedido Singapore
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    Sana nga @siantiangco ☺️ Happy Na Birthday pa!
  • siantiangcosiantiangco Batangas City
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    Joined: Oct 24, 2017
    @l0ki sir, may nareceive kna na email? Hehe
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