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Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
You have 2 options:
(1) "Borrow" your passport just for that particular day or
(2) Call BC/IDP and ask what are the substitute they can accept in lieu of a passport.
Goodluck!
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 265Member
Joined: Aug 28, 2011
Follow your heart but trust your gut.
Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Posts: 174Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2012
Anyway, the sad part is I'm not going home this Christmas anymore because of this passport problem. If I would go home, my employer has to process my work visa before Dec 1 as my IELTS retake scheduled and basically would need my passport for the process because they are worried that if i come back on January after the holiday, I might get a difficulty in immigration since my work visa expires on February. They cannot wait for my passport after Dec 1 since they have calculated the processing time that would coincide with my proposed date of my flight to PI by Dec 13 in which they said the process wouldn't catch my departure. SO ngaun, sabi ko hindi nlng ako uuwi... sayang ang pagkakataon na makapag-pasko sa pinas! Sana my decision for the IELTS is worth it!
Just finished reviewing in reading...I've learned one thing--once u have the answer for a certain item, double check the succeeding details and verify whether it supports the main idea
of your chosen answer coz sometimes they words itself appear in other paragraphs which can possibly deceive as we scan for the keywords.
for the TRUE/FALSE/NOT GIVEN or Yes/NO/NOT GIVEN- the 'wording' matters a lot. The statements in the question is the synonym or antonym or making inference of the word declared in the text. Just like for example: 20th century=a decade and a half (True or false, NG?), religious practises-buddhism, odour- sense of smell, discarded- not included, stacked one on top of another- fitting loosely over each other, 80% within locality- 20% outside the local area...minsan mabubuwang ka sa kakahanap ng keywords, tapos wala kang mahanap, ayun pla--pinalitan lng ng ibang katawagan o vocab...tsk3x!
LORD, thanks for the strength.
12:01AM na...tulog na ako....
Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)
Posts: 199Member
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
I took mine sa British Council in SIngapore and the interview was great as I was able to prepare answers to their questions because of too much watching youtube IELTS interview. hahaha.
Same din with my hubby. same questions daw. but then my hubby accused me of flirting with my interviewer kaya mas mataas daw ang score ko sa kanya. (sore loser)
Here is my timeline with fees incurred
2012
April 21- IELTS Passed (British Council Sg S$310)/ April-March -requirements for VETASSES, CTC 4 copies,DHL etc. (S$600)/March 19- Apply VETASSES online ($1150 aud)/June 06, 2012 - VETASSES (Architectural Draftsman) feedback positive /August 08- Apply EOI visa 190 at 70 points/September 11- Resubmit EOI (Was asked to change EOI form)/November 22- Apply for SS in WA (arch draftsman still available)/November 22- Resubmit EOI (changed the State from Victoria to WA)/December 05- Initial Contact by DIAC saying WA is interested./December 07- WA SS approved December 10- DIAC Invitation received (1 week down ecomm) December 14- Lodged Visa $3050aud (plus technical issues of ecom visa was "lodged" December 21 daw)/ Dec 28 - Medicals (frontload)/January 8 -CO Assigned/January 23-PCC/ JANUARY 23---VISA GRANT!!!!!!!!!!
Posts: 1,643Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2011
Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
Posts: 199Member
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
we are hoping kse for the 175 independent tapos paaccredit kme as architects but then inadvise kme ng AACA na if ang school is not in Australia and some other country (credited nila) hindi nila ma crecredit as architect kaya bagsak kme sa Architectural draftsman Vetasses.
Okey na rin atleast naka 70 points.
Here is my timeline with fees incurred
2012
April 21- IELTS Passed (British Council Sg S$310)/ April-March -requirements for VETASSES, CTC 4 copies,DHL etc. (S$600)/March 19- Apply VETASSES online ($1150 aud)/June 06, 2012 - VETASSES (Architectural Draftsman) feedback positive /August 08- Apply EOI visa 190 at 70 points/September 11- Resubmit EOI (Was asked to change EOI form)/November 22- Apply for SS in WA (arch draftsman still available)/November 22- Resubmit EOI (changed the State from Victoria to WA)/December 05- Initial Contact by DIAC saying WA is interested./December 07- WA SS approved December 10- DIAC Invitation received (1 week down ecomm) December 14- Lodged Visa $3050aud (plus technical issues of ecom visa was "lodged" December 21 daw)/ Dec 28 - Medicals (frontload)/January 8 -CO Assigned/January 23-PCC/ JANUARY 23---VISA GRANT!!!!!!!!!!
Posts: 1,643Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2011
Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
Posts: 722Member
Joined: Sep 14, 2012
Systems Administrator (ANZSCO: 262113)
October 12, 2012: IELTS Speaking (BC)
October 13, 2012: IETLS L/R/W
October 26, 2012: IELTS Results L/R: 7.0 S/W: 6.5 OB: 7.0
October 27, 2012: Lodged ACS
October 30, 2012: Stage 4 ACS
Novemb 29, 2012: ACS Suitable (Thank you Lord!)
Novemb 30, 2012: EOI and Submit NSW application via Fedex
February19, 2013: NSW Ack letter received (Salamat po Lord!)
April 29, 2013 : NSW SS approval
April 30, 2013 : Invitation from SkillSelect
May 03, 2013 : Lodge application including my mom
May 06, 2013 : Medicals done at St. Lukes
May 15, 2013 : My med result was uploaded
May 23, 2013 : NBI clearance uploaded
May 28, 2013 : Nanay's medical uploaded
Thank you Lord sa maraming blessings. Kayo na po ang bahala sa next journey namin ni nanay.
Jun 14, 2013 - Oct 08, 2013: Almost saying Goodbye AU... But keep pushing and believing...
Oct 09, 3013 : Golden email from CO
Oct 30, 2013 : VISA GRANT with nanay
In HIS name nothing is impossible! Thank you Lord!
Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Posts: 108Member
Joined: Jul 29, 2011
TIA
Computer Network and Systems Engineer - (ANZSCO code 263111)
01/17/13 - ACS result: suitable / Bachelor Degree
09/20/13 - IELTS result (W/S=7, R=8, L=7.5) - 3rd take
09/23/13 - Submitted EOI - 65 pts
10/07/13 - Received invitation Visa Subclass 189
10/15/13 - Lodged Visa-189 Application
11/18/13 - Medical exam (SLEC)
11/26/13 - CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team 6)
12/11/13 - VISA GRANT!!!
Posts: 102Member
Joined: Nov 16, 2012
Feb 16, 2013 - Acad IELTS @ BC Doha
Feb 28, 2013 - got results
June 4, 2013 - Applied to Deakin Univ. (BN 1 year conversion)
Aug 9, 2013 - Offer @ Deakin Feb 2014 intake
Posts: 108Member
Joined: Jul 29, 2011
Computer Network and Systems Engineer - (ANZSCO code 263111)
01/17/13 - ACS result: suitable / Bachelor Degree
09/20/13 - IELTS result (W/S=7, R=8, L=7.5) - 3rd take
09/23/13 - Submitted EOI - 65 pts
10/07/13 - Received invitation Visa Subclass 189
10/15/13 - Lodged Visa-189 Application
11/18/13 - Medical exam (SLEC)
11/26/13 - CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team 6)
12/11/13 - VISA GRANT!!!
Posts: 98Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2012
L: 8.0, R: 7.0 , W: 7.5, S: 7.0 (OBS = 7.5)
FInally, my month-long preparation paid off. I was hoping for a higher band score sana.
Thanks and glory be to our Father God.
March 21, 2018 Registered for IELTS
April 20, 21, 2018 Took IELTS
May 3, 2018 Received IELTS results L8 R9 W7 S7
Jun 8, 2018 Submitted EA application
Jul 9,2018 Received positive outcome
Jul 9 , 2018 Submitted EOI - 65 points
Dec 19, 2018 Took PTE
Dec 20, 2018 received Results L81, R90, S90, W85
Jan 8, 2019 Updated EOI - 75 points
Jan 11, 2019 invited
Feb 9, 2019 Visa application submitted
Aprill 11, 2019 Praise God. Direct Grant.
Nov 9, 2019 Big Move
Posts: 722Member
Joined: Sep 14, 2012
Systems Administrator (ANZSCO: 262113)
October 12, 2012: IELTS Speaking (BC)
October 13, 2012: IETLS L/R/W
October 26, 2012: IELTS Results L/R: 7.0 S/W: 6.5 OB: 7.0
October 27, 2012: Lodged ACS
October 30, 2012: Stage 4 ACS
Novemb 29, 2012: ACS Suitable (Thank you Lord!)
Novemb 30, 2012: EOI and Submit NSW application via Fedex
February19, 2013: NSW Ack letter received (Salamat po Lord!)
April 29, 2013 : NSW SS approval
April 30, 2013 : Invitation from SkillSelect
May 03, 2013 : Lodge application including my mom
May 06, 2013 : Medicals done at St. Lukes
May 15, 2013 : My med result was uploaded
May 23, 2013 : NBI clearance uploaded
May 28, 2013 : Nanay's medical uploaded
Thank you Lord sa maraming blessings. Kayo na po ang bahala sa next journey namin ni nanay.
Jun 14, 2013 - Oct 08, 2013: Almost saying Goodbye AU... But keep pushing and believing...
Oct 09, 3013 : Golden email from CO
Oct 30, 2013 : VISA GRANT with nanay
In HIS name nothing is impossible! Thank you Lord!
Posts: 174Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2012
Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)
Posts: 143Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2012
Accountant (General) (221111)
Posts: 123Member
Joined: Sep 29, 2012
Thank you to this forum for the ielts reviewers and tips. It was really a big help during the preparation.
Jan 2014 - IED
Thank you Lord
Posts: 143Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2012
Accountant (General) (221111)
Posts: 123Member
Joined: Sep 29, 2012
Jan 2014 - IED
Thank you Lord
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
tuloy na tuloy na ang EOI... goodluck on the next stage...
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
Posts: 98Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2012
March 21, 2018 Registered for IELTS
April 20, 21, 2018 Took IELTS
May 3, 2018 Received IELTS results L8 R9 W7 S7
Jun 8, 2018 Submitted EA application
Jul 9,2018 Received positive outcome
Jul 9 , 2018 Submitted EOI - 65 points
Dec 19, 2018 Took PTE
Dec 20, 2018 received Results L81, R90, S90, W85
Jan 8, 2019 Updated EOI - 75 points
Jan 11, 2019 invited
Feb 9, 2019 Visa application submitted
Aprill 11, 2019 Praise God. Direct Grant.
Nov 9, 2019 Big Move
Posts: 1,643Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2011
Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
Posts: 8Member
Joined: Nov 17, 2012
result! super fail talaga ako when it comes to writing pero nakaabot na din.
L:8.5 R:8.5 W:6.0 S:7.0 (overall 7.5)
Posts: 123Member
Joined: Sep 29, 2012
Sana tuloy2 na to
Jan 2014 - IED
Thank you Lord
Posts: 1,643Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2011
Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
Posts: 8Member
Joined: Nov 17, 2012
Posts: 143Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2012
No giving up though...You guys inspire me
Accountant (General) (221111)
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
is remarking not an option for you sa speaking?
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
Posts: 1,643Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2011
question po....ilang points po ba kulang nyo? kelangan nyo po ba talaga ang all 7.0 na score?
Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career