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254499 - Registered Nurse (nec) | Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Experience: 5 | English: 20 | State Sponsorship: 5 | Total: 75
05/2017 - ANMAC Assessment
29/08/2017 - ANMAC Outcome
30/08/2017 - EOI 190 NSW (60pts)
12/01/018 - PTE-A (Superior) | EOI Update (75pts)
02/02/18 - ITA for Nomination NSW
12/02/2018 - Approval of NSW Nomination | ITA
15/03/2018 - 190 NSW Visa Lodge
29/05/2018 - CO Contact - Proof of AU Citizenship of Spouse; Consent to disclosure of information PCC NZ; PCC Philippines; Further employment evidence
08/06/18 - Responded to CO Contact
07/11/18 - PR SC190 Granted
29/05/23 - Submitted Citizenship Application
27/06/23 - Received schedule for Citizenship interview and test
07/07/23 - Citizenship interview and test + Notification of approval of Australian citizenship
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June 2017 ------Doc Collection
July-1-2017 ----ACS Assessment
Sept-11-2017 --Skill Assessed suitable
Sept-28-2017 --PTE 1 L77-R79-S59-W77
Oct-10-2017 ---PTE 2 L66-R66-S49-W73
Nov-6-2017 ----PTE 3 Exam
Nov-15-2017 ---PTE 3 Result L82-R84-S90-W80
Nov-16-2017 ---Visa 190 EOI Submitted (VIC)
Nov-17-2017 ---State Invitation To Apply (VIC)
Nov-19-2017 ---State Application Submitted (VIC)
Jan-10-2018 ---Visa 190 State Application Denied (VIC)
Jan-11-2018 --- Visa 489 State Application Submitted (SA)
Feb-5-2018 --- State Invitation Approved (SA)
Feb-23-2018 ---Visa 489 Lodged (SA)
Jun-5-2018 ---- Direct Grant...TYVM GOD!!!!
July-21-2018 -- Big Move (May God Bless and Guide Us)
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June 2017 ------Doc Collection
July-1-2017 ----ACS Assessment
Sept-11-2017 --Skill Assessed suitable
Sept-28-2017 --PTE 1 L77-R79-S59-W77
Oct-10-2017 ---PTE 2 L66-R66-S49-W73
Nov-6-2017 ----PTE 3 Exam
Nov-15-2017 ---PTE 3 Result L82-R84-S90-W80
Nov-16-2017 ---Visa 190 EOI Submitted (VIC)
Nov-17-2017 ---State Invitation To Apply (VIC)
Nov-19-2017 ---State Application Submitted (VIC)
Jan-10-2018 ---Visa 190 State Application Denied (VIC)
Jan-11-2018 --- Visa 489 State Application Submitted (SA)
Feb-5-2018 --- State Invitation Approved (SA)
Feb-23-2018 ---Visa 489 Lodged (SA)
Jun-5-2018 ---- Direct Grant...TYVM GOD!!!!
July-21-2018 -- Big Move (May God Bless and Guide Us)
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June 2017 ------Doc Collection
July-1-2017 ----ACS Assessment
Sept-11-2017 --Skill Assessed suitable
Sept-28-2017 --PTE 1 L77-R79-S59-W77
Oct-10-2017 ---PTE 2 L66-R66-S49-W73
Nov-6-2017 ----PTE 3 Exam
Nov-15-2017 ---PTE 3 Result L82-R84-S90-W80
Nov-16-2017 ---Visa 190 EOI Submitted (VIC)
Nov-17-2017 ---State Invitation To Apply (VIC)
Nov-19-2017 ---State Application Submitted (VIC)
Jan-10-2018 ---Visa 190 State Application Denied (VIC)
Jan-11-2018 --- Visa 489 State Application Submitted (SA)
Feb-5-2018 --- State Invitation Approved (SA)
Feb-23-2018 ---Visa 489 Lodged (SA)
Jun-5-2018 ---- Direct Grant...TYVM GOD!!!!
July-21-2018 -- Big Move (May God Bless and Guide Us)
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June 2017 ------Doc Collection
July-1-2017 ----ACS Assessment
Sept-11-2017 --Skill Assessed suitable
Sept-28-2017 --PTE 1 L77-R79-S59-W77
Oct-10-2017 ---PTE 2 L66-R66-S49-W73
Nov-6-2017 ----PTE 3 Exam
Nov-15-2017 ---PTE 3 Result L82-R84-S90-W80
Nov-16-2017 ---Visa 190 EOI Submitted (VIC)
Nov-17-2017 ---State Invitation To Apply (VIC)
Nov-19-2017 ---State Application Submitted (VIC)
Jan-10-2018 ---Visa 190 State Application Denied (VIC)
Jan-11-2018 --- Visa 489 State Application Submitted (SA)
Feb-5-2018 --- State Invitation Approved (SA)
Feb-23-2018 ---Visa 489 Lodged (SA)
Jun-5-2018 ---- Direct Grant...TYVM GOD!!!!
July-21-2018 -- Big Move (May God Bless and Guide Us)
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congrats ulit.. @charis2424 , @lilith , @gracee04
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June 2017 ------Doc Collection
July-1-2017 ----ACS Assessment
Sept-11-2017 --Skill Assessed suitable
Sept-28-2017 --PTE 1 L77-R79-S59-W77
Oct-10-2017 ---PTE 2 L66-R66-S49-W73
Nov-6-2017 ----PTE 3 Exam
Nov-15-2017 ---PTE 3 Result L82-R84-S90-W80
Nov-16-2017 ---Visa 190 EOI Submitted (VIC)
Nov-17-2017 ---State Invitation To Apply (VIC)
Nov-19-2017 ---State Application Submitted (VIC)
Jan-10-2018 ---Visa 190 State Application Denied (VIC)
Jan-11-2018 --- Visa 489 State Application Submitted (SA)
Feb-5-2018 --- State Invitation Approved (SA)
Feb-23-2018 ---Visa 489 Lodged (SA)
Jun-5-2018 ---- Direct Grant...TYVM GOD!!!!
July-21-2018 -- Big Move (May God Bless and Guide Us)
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ANZSCO 241111 Early Childhood Teacher
[VISA 189-75 pts]
(Age:25| PTE:20| Exp: 15| Educ:15)
3 July 2017 - Engaged Respall
12 August 2017 - IELTS (L:9, R:9, W:7.5, S:8.5)
3 October 2017 - Submitted AITSL Skills and Employment Assessment
17 November 2017 - Received AITSL Suitable Outcome
21 November 2017 - Lodged EOI (65 points)
26 January 2018 - PTE (L:90, R:90, W:90, S:90)
29 January 2018 - Updated EOI (75 points)
7 February 2018 - Received ITA
26 February 2018 - Lodged Visa (Submitted all except FBI Clearance and Medicals)
21 March 2018 - Done with Medicals (mine, spouse and 2 dependents, No further tests required)
24 March 2018 - Received and submitted FBI Clearance
10 July 2018 - Received and submitted MD State Clearance
24 July 2018 - Visa Grants received
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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!
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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!
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233411 Electronics Engineer (Age-30, Educ-15,English proficiency-20, NAATI - 5, Single, - 10 Relative sponsorship - 15)
95 pts total
2017
June 3, 2017 = Graduated from College
July 8, 2017 = Took IELTS GT
July 21, 2017 = received IELTS results (LRWS = 8/9/7.5/7)
August 11, 2017 = Lodged EA assessment (Fast track)
September 6, 2017 = Received positive EA assessment, lodged EOI (489 Family sponsored - 60 pts)
September 21, 2017 = Took PTE exam
September 22, 2017 = Received PTE results (LRSW- 90/90/90/90), lodged 189 EOI (60 pts), updated 489 FS EOI (70 pts)
September 26, 2017 = Lodged 190 EOI (NSW) 65 pts
2018
1 year wait... still no EOI invite. Decided to pursue student visa instead
Course: Cert IV and Diploma - Work Health and Safety (DNA Kingston)
October 15, 2018 = offer letter from school
November 8, 2018 = Medical exam (St. Lukes)
November 20, 2018 = Paid for tuition
Novemeber 28, 2018 = Received COE
December 2, 2018 = Lodged visa, after 1 min, granted!
2019
Feb 4 2019 = arrived to Perth
2020
Jan 2020 = Age increased to 30 pts
Jan 20 2020 = Took NAATI
Jan 26 2020 = Results for NAATI (passed) +5 pts
Jan 27 2020 = lodged EOI 491 Family
Feb 10 2020 = invited finally!
Oct 8 2020 = 491 granted
2023
Oct 8 2023 = 191 Lodged
Oct 30 2023 = 191 granted
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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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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!
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Posts: 916Member
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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!
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Joined: Sep 11, 2016
233411 Electronics Engineer (Age-30, Educ-15,English proficiency-20, NAATI - 5, Single, - 10 Relative sponsorship - 15)
95 pts total
2017
June 3, 2017 = Graduated from College
July 8, 2017 = Took IELTS GT
July 21, 2017 = received IELTS results (LRWS = 8/9/7.5/7)
August 11, 2017 = Lodged EA assessment (Fast track)
September 6, 2017 = Received positive EA assessment, lodged EOI (489 Family sponsored - 60 pts)
September 21, 2017 = Took PTE exam
September 22, 2017 = Received PTE results (LRSW- 90/90/90/90), lodged 189 EOI (60 pts), updated 489 FS EOI (70 pts)
September 26, 2017 = Lodged 190 EOI (NSW) 65 pts
2018
1 year wait... still no EOI invite. Decided to pursue student visa instead
Course: Cert IV and Diploma - Work Health and Safety (DNA Kingston)
October 15, 2018 = offer letter from school
November 8, 2018 = Medical exam (St. Lukes)
November 20, 2018 = Paid for tuition
Novemeber 28, 2018 = Received COE
December 2, 2018 = Lodged visa, after 1 min, granted!
2019
Feb 4 2019 = arrived to Perth
2020
Jan 2020 = Age increased to 30 pts
Jan 20 2020 = Took NAATI
Jan 26 2020 = Results for NAATI (passed) +5 pts
Jan 27 2020 = lodged EOI 491 Family
Feb 10 2020 = invited finally!
Oct 8 2020 = 491 granted
2023
Oct 8 2023 = 191 Lodged
Oct 30 2023 = 191 granted
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https://www.humanservices.gov.au/sites/default/files/2018/02/ms004-1802en-f.pdf
Yan ang form fill it out and bring it to your nearest Medicare office.
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Visa Lodge - Dec 5, 2017
CO Contact -Feb 27, 2018
Grant - May 30, 2018
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