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Joined: Oct 11, 2017
15-Oct-15 Submitted ACS Online Assessment
16-Oct-15 ACS Requested for Additional Docs
27-Oct-15 Submitted Additional Docs
4-Nov-15 ACS Skills Assessment Result Released
2-Apr-16 IELTS - Writing 6.5
19-Apr-16 IELTS Remarking Application
17-Aug-16 PTE Academics Test - Proficient
18-Aug-16 Lodged EOI - 65
12-Dec-16 PTE Academics Test - Proficient
6-Sep-17 PTE Academics Test - Superior
6-Sep-17 Updated EOI - 75
20-Sep-17 Invitation to Apply
20-Sep-17 ImmiAccount - Lodged Application
31-Oct-17 GSM Allocated - Request for more info
22-Nov-17 Uploaded Docs
26-Feb-18 GSM Allocated - Request for more info
3-Mar-18 Uploaded Docs
22-Mar-18 Provided Feedback - Ref: IMMI-18-07510
26-Mar-18 Visa Grant
30-Jun-18 Big Move
Posts: 335Member
Joined: Nov 20, 2016
Sinu na nakasubok mag pa authenticate ng documents from Phil DFA?
Kailangn ba talaga mag pa authenticate ng documents?
Do employers in Oz require authenticated docs? What documents are required by employers to be authenticated?
Settlement Docs are listed below:
1. Birth and baptismal certifcates
2. Marriage certificates
3. Academic qualifications (diploma, TOR)
4. Employment certificates
5. Health and medical records
6. Financial documents (bank statements
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)
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Pangit mag remit sa bpi. Dun sa fil-store every time na nagpapadala ako ng pera babawasan nila ng 5cents yung exchange rate or additional $5 remittance fee pag BPI.
Posts: 210Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2016
AUD at USD dala namin.
221214 Internal Auditor : 189 - 75pts / 190 - 80pts (Age:30/Educ:15/Exp:10/English:20/SS:5)
20/12/2016 - Submitted docs to Vetassess
16/02/2017 - Positive assessment (4.1 yrs) - 5pts
08/08/2017 - Live in anniversary
04/09/2017 - PTE Take 1 : L81/R75/S45/W89
25/09/2017 - PTE Take 2 : L83/R89/S58/W90
04/10/2017 - PTE Take 3 : L90/R90/S90/W90 - 20pts Yay! ^_^
06/10/2017 - Lodged EOI for 189 and 190 NSW
20/10/2017 - ITA from NSW received (75 pts)
21/10/2017 - Submitted application to NSW
08/11/2017 - Updated skilled work experience - 10pts
21/11/2017 - ITA from DIBP received 190 NSW
07/12/2017 - Visa Lodged
09/12/2017 - Medicals at Nationwide Manila
14/12/2017 - Cleared medicals - de facto partner
21/12/2017 - Cleared medicals - mine
16/02/2018 - VISA GRANT
Posts: 83Member
Joined: Apr 13, 2018
Friend went through an agent and di naman din sinabi sa kanila yan after grant na need mag pa red ribbon.
@jennyfv I wired over BPI. Mahal siya given the doc stamp increase due to TRAIN and it's only worth it if you're moving a large chunk in one SWIFT transfer. I believe it's still cheaper compared to other banks (BDO I believe converts it to USD first instead of straight PHP to AUD)
BPI's sending rate right now 600php + 0.60 per 200php. So this is around 2k pesos of sending fees for wiring 500k.
SI 189 - Software Engineer - 261313 (80 pts)
-- offshore --
11-Oct-2017 - ACS (ICT major, 8+ years)
18-Oct-2017 - PTE (90)
19-Oct-2017 - EOI
09-Nov-2017 - Invited
06-Feb-2018 - Grant
13-Feb-2018 - PDOS
-- onshore --
02-Jun-2018 - Initial entry
04-Jun-2018 - TFN, Medicare, MyGov
05-Jun-2018 - Start job hunting
25-Jun-2018 - Driver licence
26-Jul-2018 - Opened super
30-Jul-2018 - Job 1 start - permie - $
12-Feb-2021 - Job 1 end (redundancy)
22-Feb-2021 - Job 2 start - contract - $$$
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Joined: Aug 03, 2016
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:
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http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
ptestudy.com
http://thevsquare.blogspot.com/
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233411 (Electronics Engineer) | 189 | 65
12-Sep-2017 | EOI Lodged
18-Oct-2017 | ITA
02-Nov-2017 | Visa lodged
20-Nov-2017 | Medicals
28-Nov-2017 | BUPA Requested TB Test for all applicants
04-Dec-2017 | All passed the TB tests except one who is going to go the full TB treatment route of 6months
26-Apr-2018 | Health cleared for all
04-May-2018 | CO Contact. Form 815
29-May-2018 | GRANTED Finally!!!
29-Jun-2018 | Fulfilled IE Requirement at Perth
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2014 -- start of Au dream
06.07.14 -- IELTS LRWS 7.5/7.5/7.0/7.0
07.18.14 -- positive skills assessment
08.01.14 -- waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
08.01.16 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
07.18.17 -- expired skills assessment
08.2017 -- learned high points via SA 489
11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
11.30.17 -- EOI lodge SA 489 80 pts
12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
01.04.18 -- Visa Lodge SA 489
01.19.18 -- Medicals
04.10.18 -- Visa Grant (DG) Praise God!!!
PTE Writing Tips
For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.
Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.
Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.
4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.
If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.
If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.
Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.
For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence
Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.
Essay synonyms
Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about
Finally.. Concluded, In Summary
Democracy- representative govt; elective govt; republic; commonwealth
Vote- suffrage, ballot, poll, elect officials, select leaders, appoint, designate
Leaders- officials, officer, commander, chief, head, principal of nations, pioneer, front runner
Nature- mother earth, environment, wildlife, universe, cosmos, countryside, natural resources, natural world
Environment- habitat, territory, domain, surroundings
Teachers- educator, tutor, coach,guide, mentor, guru, professor, trainer, lecturer
Computer- PC, laptop, netbook,desktop, terminal, mainframe
Robot- automated individual, android, automaton, golem, bot, droid,
Invention- creation, innovation, development, design
Creative ability- inventive mind, originality, imagination, inspiration
Airplane- plane, airliner, jet, plane
Drugs- medicine, medication, remedy, cure, antidote
Issue- matter, affairs, problem, difficulty, obstacle, predicament
Information- details, particulars, facts, data, computing /computer
Revolution- insurgence, transformation, innovation, revolt, uprising, restructuring
Packaging- case, wrap
Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area
Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage
Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor
Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays
Technology- invention, engineering, applied science, method, technical knowledge, undustrial science, mechanization
Xenophobic- anti nationalist
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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*****
Joined: Aug 06, 2017
Subclass 190 - Developer/Programmer
Visa lodged: Dec 12, 2017
Immi Commence Email: Feb 28, 2018
Visa Grant: May 30, 2018
Initial Entry: October 19, 2018
And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. - Mark 10:27
Joined: Aug 06, 2017
May mga tanong lang sana ako
1. IED ko is October 19, 2018 ok lang ba ang entry ko is 2 months before the IED? Sa August 2018 ang plano ko.
2. Kailangan pa bang magpa visa stamp sa AU embassy?
3. Sa pagpasok namin sa Australia anong mga hihingin nang AU immigration? Grant letter at passport lang ba?
4. Sa Pinas immigration kailangan ang PDOS/CFO stamp diba? Pero nasa SG po akong ngayon.
5. Ang passport ko pala is expiring sa April 2019. If mag BM ako sa August mga 7 or 8 months sa expiration date. OK lang ba to? kasi ang tagal magpapa renew ng passport ngayon or mag request ako ng 2 years extension ng passport ko at sa Australia nalang akong mag re-renew ng passport. What do you think?
Salamat sa sasagot
Subclass 190 - Developer/Programmer
Visa lodged: Dec 12, 2017
Immi Commence Email: Feb 28, 2018
Visa Grant: May 30, 2018
Initial Entry: October 19, 2018
And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. - Mark 10:27
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1. 2 months before walang problema. wag lang after IED
2. Nope
3. Just bring your grant letter and passport.
4. If galing SG, no need for CFO stamp
5. More than 6 months ok lang pero pwede ka na rin mag renew na ng passport asap.
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22-July-2014 – Sign up with an Immi Agent (AIMS) & started collecting documents
21-Oct-2014 – Vetassess Submission
19-Dec-2014 – Vetassess Skills Assessment outcome: Approved
18-Oct-2014 - IELTS Results (L:6 R:6 W:6.5 S:7 OBS:6.5) – Good enough for Darwin
07-Feb-2015 - IELTS Results (L:8 R:8.5 W:6 S:6 OBS:7.5)
10-Feb-2105 – New State available - ACT
28-Feb-2015 - IELTS Results (L:6 R:7.5 W:6.5 S:7 OBS:7) – Good enough for ACT
02-Apr-2015 – ACT ceased taking new applications
16-Apr-2015 – Visited ACT & Sydney (to research & meet some friends)
17-June-2015 – Confirmed my wife got pregnant with 1st baby
01-July-2015 – ACT reopens for nomination
06-July-2015 – Lodge EOI VISA 190 (65 points)
21-July-2015 - Received 190 EOI ITA
17-Aug-2015 – Lodge VISA 190
06-Oct-2015 – Obtained NBI Clearance
09-Oct-2015 – Obtained SG COC
12-Oct-2015 – Medical Completed at Point Medical Group & Radlink Diagnostic Imaging (Wife’s medical to be taken after baby’s delivery)
11-Nov-2015 – Obtained wife’s Dubai Police Clearance
19-Feb-2016 – Wife delivered our baby. Yeah!
17-Mar-2016 – 1st CO Contact – Requested for Wife’s medical, Baby’s Passport & Birth Certificate
02-Apr-2016 – Submitted Baby’s passport & Birth Certificate (Civil registry copy)
07-Apr-2016 – Wife’s Medical Completed at St. Lukes
22-Apr-2016 – 2nd CO Contact – Requested for Baby’s Medical & Certified Copy of Baby’s Passport issued by NSO – WTF??
27-Apr-2016 – 3rd CO Contact – Clarified & requested for certified copy of Birth Certificate from NSO
28-Apr-2016 – Baby’s Medical Completed at St. Lukes
10-June-2016 – Obtained & submitted baby’s NSO Birth Certificate
04-July-2016 – After almost 2 years, Visa Grant. IED 06-Oct-16
Joined: Apr 26, 2017
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221111 - Accountant (General) | Age: 30pts | English: 20pts | Experience: 10pts | Education: 15pts |Total: 75pts
00.09.2016 - Start collating documents needed for CPAA assessment
16.11.2016 - Requested curriculum syllabus from university
18.11.2016 - Renewed PRC license
19.11.2016 - Attended free seminar by Respall
23.11.2016 - Received TOR and Certification - English as medium of instruction
21.12.2016 - taken 20.12 booked 14.12 LRSW/77,81,67,90 (there's always a first time yey passed minimum)
17.01.2017 - Received scanned copy of signed syllabus via email
20.01.2017 - Requested previous employer's COE
24.01.2017 - Received previous employer's COE (softcopy)
26.01.2017 - Received previous employer's COE (hardcopy)
15.03.2017 - Submitted CPAA assessment
00.04.2017 - Joined pinoyau forum
05.04.2017 - Received CPAA assessment - Suitable
24.04.2017 - Submitted EOI 189 (65pts)
26.04.2017 - taken 24.04 booked 15.04 LRSW/90,84,78,88 (short by 1pt!!!)
19.06.2017 - missed 19.06 booked 09.05 (didn't make it to the grace period due to the elevator ppfftt still my bad)
27.06.2017 - taken 26.06 booked 21.06 LRSW/88,79,58,90 (no voice and was coughing a lot)
04.07.2017 - taken 03.07 booked 29.06 LRSW/74,90,83,67 (technical issues with the computer)
08.08.2017 - taken 01.08 booked 16.07 LRSW/90,89,90,90 (finally!!!)
08.08.2017 - Updated EOI 189 (75pts)
16.10.2017 - INVITED!
20.10.2017 - Medical @ St. Lukes BGC
24.10.2017 - Renewed NBI clearance
25.10.2017 - Medical Cleared
07.12.2017 - Lodged Visa 189 Application - ALL except Form80 and Form1221
24.12.2018 - Tourist for 3 weeks
28.02.2018 - Attached Form80 and Form1221, updated CV, new ITR
08.03.2018 - Notification of change in circumstances (resigned)
08.05.2018 - Attached old passports and stamps, (since resigned) new ITR payslips COE, also COE of unclaimed points on employment
21.05.2018 - GRANTED! YAAAY!!! 24 Oct 2018 IED
*****AFTER GRANT*****
04.07.2018 - CFO/PDOS
24.08.2018 - BIG MOVE (Sydney)
Waiting Game from Lodgement to Visa Grant: 165 days i.e. 5 months 14 days
THE SUPERIOR CHALLENGE
08.08.2017 - taken 01.08 booked 16.07 LRSW/90,89,90,90 (finally!!!)
04.07.2017 - taken 03.07 booked 29.06 LRSW/74,90,83,67 (technical issues with the computer)
27.06.2017 - taken 26.06 booked 21.06 LRSW/88,79,58,90 (no voice and was coughing a lot)
19.06.2017 - missed 19.06 booked 09.05 (didn't make it to the grace period due to the elevator ppfftt still my bad)
26.04.2017 - taken 24.04 booked 15.04 LRSW/90,84,78,88 (short by 1pt!!!)
break
21.12.2016 - taken 20.12 booked 14.12 LRSW/77,81,67,90 (there's always a first time yey passed minimum)
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Mas matagal pa verification ng immigration dito sa pinas.
261312 - Developer Programmer
May 2016 - Started gathering ACS requirements
May 2016 - IELTS self review
Jun 2016 - PTE-A self review (Haven't decided which one will choose between IELTS and PTE)
Jun 16 2016 - Completed employment references for ACS assessment.
Jun 28 2016 - Submitted requirements to ACS
Jul 08 2016 - Received ACS Result. (AQF Bachelor Degree with a major in computing, 7yrs ++ years credited. sayang nde pa naging 8yrs)
Sep 08 2016 - IELTS Speaking Test
Sep 10 2016 - IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing Test
Sep 23 2016 - IELTS Result (L7.5, R7, S8, W6.5)
Sep 26 2016 - Applied for remarking
Nov 30 2016 - Got result for remarking, score did not changed (wasted precious time)
Dec 20 2016 - Took PTE-A Exam
Dec 21 2016 - Got PTE Result (L 77, R, 70, S 82, W 80) Thank God!
Dec 27 2016 - Submitted EOI 189 (65pts)
Feb 2, 2017 - EOI pts updated to 70 pts due to 8yrs work experience milestone.
Feb 15, 2017 - Invited to lodge
March 25, 2017 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
Apr 11, 2017 - Lodge Application
Apr 12, 2017 - Front loaded Docs
May 2, 2017 - CO Contact GSM Adelaide - Requesting for additional Employment evidence, Health Dec for child, Additional De facto Evidence, Consent for Child.
May 15, 2017 - Submitted all docs requested by CO.
Aug 10, 2017 - Second CO contact requesting for partner's evidence of functional English (even though we submitted this during lodging)
Aug 11, 2017 - Submitted CO requested document.
Nov 1, 2017 3rd CO Contact requesting for new medical exam for daughter since the TB test already expired.
(panong nde ma eexpire eh ang tagal tagal na namin nag lodge. Malapit nadin mag expire yung NBI clearance ko so sa 4th CO contact rerequest naman ng new NBI clearance?)
Nov 11, 2017 - Medical of daughter
Jan 12, 2017 - Submitted New NBI Clearance
Jan 17, 2018 - 4th CO Contact requesting for Health undertaking form for our daughter. Submit the form the same day.
Feb 20, 2018 - Sent Feedback to DIBP regarding how slow the processing of the CO.
Feb 21, 2018 - Grant Received!!!
May 11, 2018 - Initial Entry at Sydney
Dec 2018 or Jan 2019 Tentative big move!
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1. ito ba ung IE date na bngay sau? if yes anytime before this date pwede ka mag IE or mag BM na... meaning until October 9, 2018 ang bngay nila date pra ma activate na ung Visa mo.
2. No need to have Visa Stamp from AU Embassy kasi electronic na cla...nsa system na nila ung Passport mo.
3. actually nun nag IE kme wla nman hiningi na documents kasi nsa system n nga nila.. pero wla nman mawawala if mag print-out kau ng Grant Letters nio, and maggmit nio den nman ito sa pag process nio like Bank.
4. if from SG no need ng PDOS/CFO | if galing ka pinas need ng PDOS/CFO.
5. Kung ako, mas maganda cgro if mag renew ka na sa Pinas or SG before ka mag BM pra wla ka na icipin if ma question passport mo.
"Patience is not about waiting, But the Ability to keep a Good attitude while waiting"
"Just Remember, Eventually the waiting will pay off"
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Joined: Nov 20, 2016
Things to do before arrival in Australia:
1. Attend PDOS (Pre-departure Orientation Seminar).
http://www.cfo.gov.ph/rnr-pdos.html
2. Search for an accommodation in your preferred state.
a. flatmates.com.au
b. gumtree.com.au
c. ljhooker.com.au
d. domain.com.au
e. www.realestate.com.au/rent
3. Book flight tickets to AU. (Qantas offers extra 10 kgs for first-time migrants, just email them at email address: [email protected])
4. Open a bank account of your choice through online.
- my preferred bank is NAB due to zero monthly account fees
Website:
https://www.nab.com.au/common/forms/nab-migrant-banking#?products=nab-classic-banking-account
Well Known Banks in Aussie
• Commonwealth Bank (CommBank)
• National Australian Bank (NAB)
• Westpac Banking Corporation
• Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ)
5. Buy enough AUD that you will carry with you during the trip but limit the amount to less than AUD10k.
6. Make a wire transfer transaction to transfer funds to your Australian bank account.
7. Polish your resume and register on Australian job portals.
http://media.newjobs.com/mm/redux/cmscontent/AU/cv/cv-template-sales-management.pdf
Regarding employment; websites to look for job.
a. https://www.seek.com.au/
b. jobactive.gov.au - from @pahpuh
c. au.indee.com
d. Meron din daw sa centrelink
8. Finish any minor medical treatments such as dental work, eye check-up and full health check-up.
9. Enable international roaming on your mobile.
This will keep your Phil number active and secondly, you can still receive the One Time Password(OTP) SMS for various transactions such as credit card payment or bank transactions.
10. Get prescriptions for any medicines which are not over-the-counter.
11. Do a web check-in before the day of travel. This will save you the pain of waiting in a long queue.
Things to do upon arrival in Australia:
1. Buy a sim card and activate it.
- Optus, Vodafone, Telstra
2. Buy a pass for public transport.
- Opal card for Sydney and surrounding areas
- Myki pass for Melbourne and regional Victoria
- Go card for Brisbane, Gold Coast and major suburbs in Queensland
3. Visit the branch of your chosen bank. Once your identity is verified, your account will be activated and a debit card will be issued to you.
(Reqmts: Passport, bank letter, visa printout)
4. Apply for TFN (Tax File Number).
You will need your passport and visa letter to fill out the online TFN application form. TFN letter will be sent by post to your mailing address in about a month’s time.
https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/tax-file-number/apply-for-a-tfn/foreign-passport-holders,-permanent-migrants-and-temporary-visitors---tfn-application/
5. Apply for Medicare.
https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/enablers/how-enrol-or-re-enrol-medicare
6. Apply for Centrelink.
https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/centrelink-online-accounts#register
7. Create an account on my.gov.au and link all the government services such as Medicare, Centrelink, TFN (ATO details), etc.
https://my.gov.au/LoginServices/main/login?execution=e2s1
Optional:
8. Get an Australian driving license
https://www.australia.gov.au/information-and-services/transport-and-regional/drivers-licence-application
9. Update your kid's vaccination details in Australian records.
Visit a GP and present your immunization book. The GP will register/ update records in Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).
https://beta.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation/health-professionals/immunisation-history-statements
10. Set up auto top up facility for your card.
Auto top up is nothing but a facility whereby your bank account is linked to your travel pass. So whenever your card balance is about to reach zero, it will automatically be recharged with the amount you specified by debiting your bank account.
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)
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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
Joined: Aug 06, 2017
Subclass 190 - Developer/Programmer
Visa lodged: Dec 12, 2017
Immi Commence Email: Feb 28, 2018
Visa Grant: May 30, 2018
Initial Entry: October 19, 2018
And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. - Mark 10:27
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Joined: Oct 10, 2016
Tanong lang sa mga nakapag open na ng account sa NAB via online na nandito pa sa Pinas. Ano ung info na prinovide nyo sa ff.
- Mobile Number
- Residential and Postal address
Salamat sa mga makakasagot...