Case Officer (CO) Contact Thread

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• OZingwithOZomeness Kung Saan ang Lahat gusto pumunta sa forum na ito, so alam niyo na yun.
  Posts: 543Member
  Joined: Oct 20, 2017

  March 2018

  @fortunate_engr ganun ata talaga mga replies nila medyo suplado, medyo aloof na hindi sila nagreresponse sa ganyan. Ganyan rin na receive ko na parang hindi sila nagbibigay ng update or answers sa mga status application na tanong. Try mo na lang uli mag feedback either a week or two.
• dorbsdee Melbourne
  Posts: 621Member
  Joined: Nov 30, 2015

  March 2018

  @fortunate_engr one year po...

  233512 - Mechanical Engineer| 25 (Age) + 15 (Education) + 15 (Experience) + 10 (English) = 65 pts.
  07/Nov/2015: BC IELTS GT Test: L: 6.5, R: 6.0, W: 6.0, S: 7.0
  04/Feb/2016: Lodge EA Assessment (Fast Track)
  12/Feb/2016: EA Positive Outcome
  12/Feb/2016: Submit EOI, NSW SS (55 + 5) = 60 pts.
  30/Apr/2016: BC IELTS GT Test: L: 8.0, R: 7.5, W: 7.0, S: 6.5
  26/July/2016: IELTS Remarking (Speaking: 6.5) --> "no change"
  25/Oct/2016: PTE-Academic: L: 89, R: 72, W: 77, S: 90
  26/Oct/2016: Submit EOI, 189 (60 pts.)
  09/Nov/2016: Updated EOI, NSW SS = 65 pts.
  10/Nov/2016: Applied VIC Skilled Nomination 190
  14/Dec/2016: VIC Skilled Nomination 190 -- Not Selected...:(
  28/Dec/2016: PTE-Academic: L: 76, R: 74, W: 76, S: 80 :(.....
  05/Jan/2017: Additional EA Relevant Skilled Employment
  23/Jan/2017: PTE-Academic: L: 90, R: 80, W: 76, S: 90 :(..again:(
  13/Feb/2017: EA Positive Outcome for Additional RSE
  13/Feb/2017: Updated EOI, 189 (65pts.), NSW (70 pts.)
  18/June/2017: Applied VIC Skilled Nomination 190 - take two
  25/July/2017: ITA VIC Skilled Nomination 190
  26/Aug/2017: Medicals @ Nationwide Makati
  05/Sept/2017: Medicals cleared (Thanks be to GOD)
  20/Sept/2017: ITA 189 Points-Tested Stream (Salamat sa Dios... nakahabol pa)
  21/Sept/2017: Visa Lodge 189
  23/Sept/2017: EXPIRED --> ITA VIC Skilled Nomination 190
  01/Nov/2017: CO Contact, Form 815
  09/Mar/2018: GRANTED (sa wakas...) IED: 31/Jul/2018
  <<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>
  20/Jul/2018: BIG Move, stay with a fried...
  04/Sep/2018: 1st day of work, Mechanical Engineer role (same industry)
  01/Dec/2018: Move to rented house
  27/Dec/2018: Drive Test with vicroads converted PH driver's license
• dorbsdee Melbourne
  Posts: 621Member
  Joined: Nov 30, 2015

  March 2018

  @karengrace saan po kayo nagpamedical? kung abroad po, anong lahi... Itik ba yan? Hehehehehehe....

  233512 - Mechanical Engineer| 25 (Age) + 15 (Education) + 15 (Experience) + 10 (English) = 65 pts.
  07/Nov/2015: BC IELTS GT Test: L: 6.5, R: 6.0, W: 6.0, S: 7.0
  04/Feb/2016: Lodge EA Assessment (Fast Track)
  12/Feb/2016: EA Positive Outcome
  12/Feb/2016: Submit EOI, NSW SS (55 + 5) = 60 pts.
  30/Apr/2016: BC IELTS GT Test: L: 8.0, R: 7.5, W: 7.0, S: 6.5
  26/July/2016: IELTS Remarking (Speaking: 6.5) --> "no change"
  25/Oct/2016: PTE-Academic: L: 89, R: 72, W: 77, S: 90
  26/Oct/2016: Submit EOI, 189 (60 pts.)
  09/Nov/2016: Updated EOI, NSW SS = 65 pts.
  10/Nov/2016: Applied VIC Skilled Nomination 190
  14/Dec/2016: VIC Skilled Nomination 190 -- Not Selected...:(
  28/Dec/2016: PTE-Academic: L: 76, R: 74, W: 76, S: 80 :(.....
  05/Jan/2017: Additional EA Relevant Skilled Employment
  23/Jan/2017: PTE-Academic: L: 90, R: 80, W: 76, S: 90 :(..again:(
  13/Feb/2017: EA Positive Outcome for Additional RSE
  13/Feb/2017: Updated EOI, 189 (65pts.), NSW (70 pts.)
  18/June/2017: Applied VIC Skilled Nomination 190 - take two
  25/July/2017: ITA VIC Skilled Nomination 190
  26/Aug/2017: Medicals @ Nationwide Makati
  05/Sept/2017: Medicals cleared (Thanks be to GOD)
  20/Sept/2017: ITA 189 Points-Tested Stream (Salamat sa Dios... nakahabol pa)
  21/Sept/2017: Visa Lodge 189
  23/Sept/2017: EXPIRED --> ITA VIC Skilled Nomination 190
  01/Nov/2017: CO Contact, Form 815
  09/Mar/2018: GRANTED (sa wakas...) IED: 31/Jul/2018
  <<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>
  20/Jul/2018: BIG Move, stay with a fried...
  04/Sep/2018: 1st day of work, Mechanical Engineer role (same industry)
  01/Dec/2018: Move to rented house
  27/Dec/2018: Drive Test with vicroads converted PH driver's license
• Heprex Melbourne
  Posts: 2,109Member
  Joined: Aug 03, 2016

  March 2018

  @UbePandesal Tropa ko yan si Peter, kainuman ko lang kahapon. sabihin nyo lang sino papa-grant. sabihan ko sya. ahahaha

  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)
  .
  Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
  .

  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
  .
  .
  Road to Superior:
  20.12.2016 - L68/R70/S83/W65
  16.01.2017 - L63/R74/S80/W59
  *****wedding preps*****
  26.06.2017 - L61/R75/S82/W72
  05.07.2017 - L71/R90/S83/W74
  24.07.2017 - L78/R82/S88/W80 - DAMN!!!
  01.08.2017 - L72/R78/S88/W70
  08.08.2017 - L73/R90/S90/W73
  14.08.2017 - L73/R81/S84/W83
  **********Haitus********
  06.09.2017 - L89/R88/S90/W81 - YEEEEYYYY!!!!
  .
  .
  Mock Test:
  16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
  17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
  .
  .
  List of documents I submitted: (updated Feb 2018) http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282889/#Comment_282889
  Tip #TeamFeedback: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282580/#Comment_282580
  Sample recording: https://app.box.com/s/au3bmauev40mvffwdq3fvrrd59yqqs1w
  My PTE tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/257891/#Comment_257891
  PTE Resources:
  https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2kJYAKd2peiNUMwU01IQ1Z2djA&usp=sharing
  http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
  ptestudy.com
  http://thevsquare.blogspot.com/
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• lil_machi Singapore
  Posts: 27Member
  Joined: Mar 20, 2018

  March 2018

  @OZingwithOZomeness @EGMS_AU2017 maraming salamat po. it try po namin yan. thanks po talaga kasi medyo nalulungkot na ako the past few days hehehe!
• UbePandesal Singapore
  Posts: 169Member
  Joined: Feb 28, 2017

  March 2018

  @lil_machi wag ka malungkot..konting kembot nlng yan ma grant n den kau..
  goodluck

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

  "Just Remember, Eventually the waiting will pay off"
• lil_machi Singapore
  Posts: 27Member
  Joined: Mar 20, 2018

  March 2018

  @UbePandesal maraming salamat po sa help and encouragement
• Loknoy21 Manila
  Posts: 288Member
  Joined: Jan 30, 2018

  March 2018

  @revsky wow!! Ano timeline mo sir!
• Loknoy21 Manila
  Posts: 288Member
  Joined: Jan 30, 2018

  March 2018

  @OZingwithOZomeness hahhaha natawa akonsa “beast mode nag grant” hahahahahah
• Loknoy21 Manila
  Posts: 288Member
  Joined: Jan 30, 2018

  March 2018

  @Heprex hahahahahahhaahhhaahah
• EGMS_AU2017 Singapore
  Posts: 439Member
  Joined: Sep 19, 2017

  March 2018

  @lil_machi wag malungkot normal mag alala kmi nga natakot ma 2nd CO kc nabasa ko iba2 and COna maghahandle. What if iba ang hingin ng ibang CO at maghhntay na nmn tsaka pigang piga na ung docs na naprovide namin pero nakuha sa feedback at dasal ciempre. My iba pa nga d2 na nkailang feedback muna bago nagrant
• siantiangco Batangas City
  Posts: 417Member
  Joined: Oct 24, 2017

  March 2018

  Congats po sa mga bagong grant! :x
  Welcome po sa mga bagong kasama natin! Darating din yan guys! Tiwala lang!
  
  Update
  
  Name | Lodgement Date | Visa Type | CO Contact Date | CO Requested Info.
  
  1. @dutchmilk l Oct 12 l 489 l 1st CO: Nov 20 | 2nd CO: Mar 20 | Form 815 8->
  2. @joyousmaster l Jul 23 l |1st CO: Aug 23 l 2nd CO: Nov 24 8->
  3. @Bonifacio | Oct 20 | 189 | Dec 21 | Wife Police Clearance 8->
  4. @lil_machi | Aug 2017 | 190 | Dec 2017 | Form 815 8->
  5. @victorious | Nov 21 | 190 | Jan 29 | Main applicant Medical tests 8->
  6. @venividivici | Nov 22 | 190 | Feb 9 | PTE and Saudi Police Clearance 8->
  7. @AkoSiStrawhat | Nov 21 | 189 | Feb 20 | Form 80 (na overlook nila) 8->
  8. @jumping_roo629 | Dec 23 | 190 | March 19 | more employment evidence, health undertaking for daughter, PTE score (have to submit online), passport (extended/renewed), Japan PC (spouse in maiden name) 8->
  9. @fortunate_engr | Oct 22 | 189 | Dec 18 | Addtl docs requested 8->
  
  Grants :x
  
  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. @PMPdreamer | Jul 12 | | 1st CO: Aug 3, Medicals, Police Clearance and PTE | 2nd CO: Nov 24 l Form 815 - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 7) :x
  17. @Shakespeare23 | July 14 | 189 | 1st CO: Aug 22 : Medicals | 2nd CO: Nov 24: Form 815 - GRANT RECEIVED - (MAR 6) :x
  18. @rpaid | Aug 10 | 189 | 1st CO: Sep 11| Medicals | 2nd CO: Sep 29 | 3rd CO: Dec 16 - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 26) :x
  19. @ramon_tubero | Oct 25 | 189 | Jan 09 | Bank statement, UAE PCC, Acad transcripts - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 5) :x
  20. @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
  21. @bob.ten | Nov 7 | 189 | Jan 23 | Form 815 for daughter - GRANT RECEIVED (FEB 26) :x
  22. @mespedido | Oct 11 | 189 | Nov 27 | employment evidence - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 14) :x
  23. @andrewaksaya | Sept 28 | 189 | Nov 14 | employment evidence / playslips - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 14) :x
  24. @jjjj | 04 Jun 2017 | 190 | 22 Jan 2018 | Newborn Medicals - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 15) :x
  25. @UbePandesal | Dec 05 | 190 | Feb 14 | Form80 (Both) , NBI & SG Police Clearance (Husband) - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 19) :x
  26. @hi po l Oct 31 / 190 / Dec 18 / re upload NBI - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 19) :x
  27. @vincechaos | Dec 05 | 190 | Feb 21 | employment reference (which I have already submitted) - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 20) :x
  28. @OZingwithOZomeness - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 20) :x
  29. @kdk - GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 20) :x
  30. @revsky - 189 | GRANT RECEIVED (MAR 21) :x
• dutchmilk Newcastle NSW
  Posts: 258Member
  Joined: Feb 06, 2016

  March 2018

  hahaha! 1st honor ako sa waiting list.
• AkoSiStrawhat Philippines
  Posts: 6Member
  Joined: Sep 13, 2017

  March 2018

  Got our visa grant just this afternoon!!! With this, I wish to donate 1 sack of cement, 1 sack of sand and gravel and 5 steel bars for the construction of @Heprex statue. Hahaha
  
  Here’s my timeline:
  21 Nov - visa lodge
  20 Feb - CO contact
  19 March – feedback (no acknowledgement email received)
  21 March - visa grant
  
  Salamat everyone sa support and for sharing your experiences! ^:)^ To God be the glory! Kita-kita ta ninyo sa Australia puhon.
  
  Abante #teamfeedback!
• Heprex Melbourne
  Posts: 2,109Member
  Joined: Aug 03, 2016

  March 2018 edited March 2018

  @AkoSiStrawhat hahahahah congrats sayo!! #teamPeter ba? ahaha

  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)
  .
  Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
  .

  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
  .
  .
  Road to Superior:
  20.12.2016 - L68/R70/S83/W65
  16.01.2017 - L63/R74/S80/W59
  *****wedding preps*****
  26.06.2017 - L61/R75/S82/W72
  05.07.2017 - L71/R90/S83/W74
  24.07.2017 - L78/R82/S88/W80 - DAMN!!!
  01.08.2017 - L72/R78/S88/W70
  08.08.2017 - L73/R90/S90/W73
  14.08.2017 - L73/R81/S84/W83
  **********Haitus********
  06.09.2017 - L89/R88/S90/W81 - YEEEEYYYY!!!!
  .
  .
  Mock Test:
  16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
  17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
  .
  .
  List of documents I submitted: (updated Feb 2018) http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282889/#Comment_282889
  Tip #TeamFeedback: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282580/#Comment_282580
  Sample recording: https://app.box.com/s/au3bmauev40mvffwdq3fvrrd59yqqs1w
  My PTE tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/257891/#Comment_257891
  PTE Resources:
  https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2kJYAKd2peiNUMwU01IQ1Z2djA&usp=sharing
  http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
  ptestudy.com
  http://thevsquare.blogspot.com/
  .
  .
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• Hunter_08 Adelaide
  Posts: 2,127Member
  Joined: Mar 01, 2011

  March 2018

  @AkoSiStrawhat 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*****
• kaidenMVH Sydney
  Posts: 916Member
  Joined: Feb 02, 2016

  March 2018

  @AkoSiStrawhat congrats

  312111 Architectural Draftsperson 80pts 190 NSW
  04/Apr/2017 VETASSES
  11/Jul/2017 VETASSES+
  Waiting for States to open.......
  26/Sep/2017 NSW open for 312111
  29/Sep/2017 PTE exam
  01/Oct/2017 PTE Result L85, R83, S79, W80
  02/Oct/2017 EOI 190 NSW
  20/Oct/2017 Pre Invite 190 NSW
  30/Oct/2017 SS Application 190 NSW
  21/Dec/2017 SS Approved/ITA 190 NSW
  20/Jan/2018 health exam, me and eldest son
  22/Jan/2018 eldest son mantoux TB test
  (no stock at SATA AMK on 20/Jan!)

  23/Jan/2018 health clearance (me)
  25/Jan/2018 health clearance (5 yr old son)
  29/Jan/2018 Singapore Police Force COC (me)
  03/Feb/2018 health clearance (youngest son)
  06/Feb/2018 Singapore Police Force COC (wife)
  06/Feb/2018 health clearance (wife)
  08/Feb/2018 Visa lodge! So help me God :-)
  29/May/2018 CO contact (PH PCC)
  05/Sep/2018 Golden Email! Thank you Lord!

  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.

  Onward to the next chapter!
• Loknoy21 Manila
  Posts: 288Member
  Joined: Jan 30, 2018

  March 2018

  @AkoSiStrawhat @Heprex hahahHhhha nice one! Congrats sir!
• Loknoy21 Manila
  Posts: 288Member
  Joined: Jan 30, 2018

  March 2018

  Waaahh nag momove na november ni 189 :-B keep
  It coming!
• jazmyne18 Singapore
  Posts: 574Member
  Joined: Jul 04, 2017

  March 2018

  @Loknoy21 di pa rin yata. Nov21 siya, eh. Sa Nov26 nagstop. Hehe.

  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
• jazmyne18 Singapore
  Posts: 574Member
  Joined: Jul 04, 2017

  March 2018

  @AkoSiStrawhat congrats po!

  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
• chococrinkle Adelaide
  Posts: 584Member
  Joined: Nov 19, 2017

  March 2018

  @AkoSiStrawhat congrats! :-)

  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!!!

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  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
• ata436 Singapore
  Posts: 6Member
  Joined: Apr 15, 2017

  March 2018

  Been on lurker mode but I've been following this thread. Same as everyone here, I benefited from #teamfeedback. Thank you to everyone who shared pointers, laking tulong talaga ng feedback. Below is my timeline:
  
  Visa 189
  23 Oct - Visa Lodge
  3 Jan - First CO contact requesting for addtl employment details
  26 Feb - Provided feedback (Suggestions)
  1 Mar - Received canned reply from CO
  6 Mar - Received reply from CO Catherine requesting for medical for newborn; same date received reply from CO peter to confirm on the next steps
  19 Mar - provided feedback (Compliment) about the prompt responses of the COs
  20 Mar - received canned reply from CO
  21 Mar - received grant from CO Peter
  
  Thank you uli sa lahat, sobrang laking tulong ng #teamfeedback and praying na magrant na the rest ng nagiintay
• vincechaos Sydney
  Posts: 335Member
  Joined: Nov 20, 2016

  March 2018

  COngrats po sa new grants ntn! God bless!! :-bd :-bd
  @kdk @revsky @AkoSiStrawhat @ata436

  ANZSCO 221213 External Auditor
  [VISA 190-80 pts]
  (Age:30| PTE:20| Exp: 10| Educ:15| SS:5)

  26 November 2016 - Engaged MARA accredited agent
  11 February 2017 - PTE Mock Test A: L-77 R-72 S-60 W-82
  12 February 2017 - PTE Mock Test B: L-79 R-69 S-66 W-81
  14 February 2017 - PTE-A Exam
  18 February 2017 - PTE-A Exam: L-90 R-83 S-90 W-80 (Superior)
  19 February 2017 - VETASESS Migration Assessment (Internal Auditor)
  11 April 2017 - Full skills assessment - negative outcome
  17 August 2017 - Re-assessment - outcome review (employment) - negative outcome
  15 September 2017 - CPAA Migration Assessment (External Auditor)
  09 October 2017 - Result of assessment - academically suitable for migration under External Auditor. However, duties listed in the employment are considered to be closely related to "internal auditing".
  20 October 2017 - Appeal for External Auditor (Employment)
  03 November 2017 - Positive CPAA assessment! Yehey!
  03 November 2017 - Lodged EOI (189/190-NSW)
  17 November 2017 - Received invitation to apply for NSW state nomination.
  18 November 2017 - Lodged my nomination application with NSW.
  28 November 2017 - Approved application for NSW nomination and received an ITA for Visa 190
  05 December 2017 - Lodged VISA 190 - DIBP
  09 December 2017 - Medical Examination @ Nationwide Makati
  13 December 2017 - NBI Clearance (Hit)
  18 December 2017 - Claimed NBI Clearance
  18 December 2017 - Frontloaded all documents
  21 February 2018 - CO contact - employment reference (which I have already submitted)
  23 February 2018 - First Feedback (suggestion)
  15 March 2018 - Second Feedback (suggestion)
  20 March 2018 - VISA Grant - Thank you God!
  10 September 2018 - IED
  13 December 2018 - Got a job with Big 4 Audit Firm (External Auditor-Senior Associate)
  1 July 2019 - Moved to another audit firm (External/Internal Auditor-Senior Associate)
  14 Jan 2021 - Got an Internal Auditor job in one of the biggeat insurance companies

  Tips on BM: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6492/migrating-to-australia-with-high-hopes/p16

  For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)
• victorious Melbourne
  Posts: 37Member
  Joined: Jul 02, 2016

  March 2018

  Hi @EGMS_AU2017 ang bilis po ng visa grant mo. when nyo po na receive ang acknowledgement letter after sending feedback? kaka send ko pa po lng ng feedback this afternoon. fingers crossed! sana mag email agad cla.
• EGMS_AU2017 Singapore
  Posts: 439Member
  Joined: Sep 19, 2017

  March 2018 edited March 2018

  @victorious nagfeedback po ako feb 21 around 10pm. Then feb 22 8am my reply na parang nkatemplate then that same day around 1pm my grant na
• Heprex Melbourne
  Posts: 2,109Member
  Joined: Aug 03, 2016

  March 2018

  @ata436 congratssss

  263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 5pts | English: 20pts | Total: 70pts
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  03.08.2016 - joined pinoyau forum
  12.08.2016 - Start collating documents needed for ACS assessment.
  17.11.2016 - CTC'd and Submitted online ACS Assessment.
  28.11.2016 - ACS Result Suitable (AQF Advance Diploma, 5 years deducted) - Sent Appeal Application
  05.12.2016 - ACS Appeal Successful (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 years deducted)
  21.12.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190(NSW) (60/65)
  07.09.2017 - Update EOI 189 to 70pts
  20.09.2017 - INVITED!!!
  02.10.2017 - NBI Appointment - Hit for Wifey
  09.10.2017 - Medical @ Nationwide Makati - NBI Release for Wifey
  10.10.2017 - Medical Cleared (Both) - Visa 189 Application Lodge - Frontloaded All Documents
  20.02.2018 - GRANTED!! FINALLY!!! 02 Oct 2018 IED
  *****AFTER GRANT*****
  20.03.2018 - CFO/PDOS
  28.05.2018 - Initial Entry
  31.07.2018 - Big Move (Melbourne)
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  Days Count since Lodging: 133 days - counting ends here!!
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  CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE

  Date applied: 06 July 2022
  City/Council area: City of Maroondah (VIC)
  Online / Paper: Online
  Date received the acknowledgement email: 06 July 2022
  Received Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter: 09 Feb 2023
  Date of the Citizenship Test: 15 Feb 2023
  Citizenship Approval: 15 Feb 2023
  Received Ceremony Invitation: 08 May 2023
  Date of ceremony: 07 June 2023
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  Road to Superior:
  20.12.2016 - L68/R70/S83/W65
  16.01.2017 - L63/R74/S80/W59
  *****wedding preps*****
  26.06.2017 - L61/R75/S82/W72
  05.07.2017 - L71/R90/S83/W74
  24.07.2017 - L78/R82/S88/W80 - DAMN!!!
  01.08.2017 - L72/R78/S88/W70
  08.08.2017 - L73/R90/S90/W73
  14.08.2017 - L73/R81/S84/W83
  **********Haitus********
  06.09.2017 - L89/R88/S90/W81 - YEEEEYYYY!!!!
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  Mock Test:
  16.12.2016 - Set A - L71/R58/S56/W64
  17.12.2016 - Set B - L73/R61/S71/W67
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  List of documents I submitted: (updated Feb 2018) http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282889/#Comment_282889
  Tip #TeamFeedback: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/282580/#Comment_282580
  Sample recording: https://app.box.com/s/au3bmauev40mvffwdq3fvrrd59yqqs1w
  My PTE tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/257891/#Comment_257891
  PTE Resources:
  https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2kJYAKd2peiNUMwU01IQ1Z2djA&usp=sharing
  http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
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• victorious Melbourne
  Posts: 37Member
  Joined: Jul 02, 2016

  March 2018

  @EGMS_AU2017 ganun po ba ang sarap po cgurl sa feeling pagka received mo ng grant.. sakin sana mag reply din.. alin po gnawa nyo suggestion or complaint? Nag mamatter po ba yon?
• pahpuh Australia
  Posts: 106Member
  Joined: Oct 06, 2017

  March 2018

  @kdk @revsky @AkoSiStrawhat @ata436 COngrats!! God bless!!
  

  233411 - Electronics Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 10pts | English: 20pts | Total: 75pts

  5-25-2017 - IELTS examination
  7-26-2017 - CDR assessment EA
  8-15-2017 - EA Assessment result
  9-28-2017 - PTE-A exam
  9-30-2017 - submit EOI 189
  10-4-2017 - Invitation
  11-9-2017 - VISA Lodge
  30-1-2018 - CO contact
  21-2-2018 - Send Feedback
  22-2-2018 - Visa Grant
• EGMS_AU2017 Singapore
  Posts: 439Member
  Joined: Sep 19, 2017

  March 2018

  @victorious ung saken po e parang enquiry. Nasagad ko na kc ang 60docs na pede iupload sa immiaccount so oara lang my maifeedback kunwari nag aask ko kung natanggap ba nila ung reply ko sa mismong CO kc ung immi account 60 docs lang pede iupload wla kc acknowledgement man lang lagpas na ng 28 days. Parang ganyan ung feedback ko. Uu sir masarap ang feeling lutang hanggang 2wks my hangover pa