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261111 - ICT Business Analyst
January 4, 2013 - ACS Assessment Submitted
January 5, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC Singapore)
January 18, 2013 - IELTS Result: L:8.5, R:8.5, W:7.5, S:7.0 = OB: 8.0
March 13, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment from ACS
March 21, 2013 - EOI Submitted
July 15, 2013 - Invitation to lodge 189 visa received
July 25, 2013 - Lodged Visa. Acknowledgement received.
July 29, 2013 - Medicals done (+ Husband and Baby)
September 18, 2013 - CO Allocated Team 23 GSM Brisbane (Additional docs requested: SG PCC, Form 80, Evidence of Overseas Experience (payslips, taxation docs, etc), Evidence of English Ability for Husband)
October 10, 2013 - CO informed us that the evidence of english ability of my Husband is not sufficient. Asked us to pay for EEC, I said.. Hey, no way let him take the IELTS instead.
October 16, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
October 19, 2013 - Husband's IELTS Academic Exam (earliest available schedule)
November 4, 2013 - Uploaded Husband's IELTS test result form
November 5, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you LORD!!!
IED - July 30, 2014
March 23, 2014 - Initial Entry/Holiday
June 30, 2014 - Flight to Sydney.
July 28, 2014 - Husband started work.
September 15, 2014 - First day at my new job.
"If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough"
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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: 199Member
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
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: 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: 143Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2012
Accountant (General) (221111)
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)
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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!
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Nominated Occupation - Accountant (General) ANZSCO 221111
17.11.2012 - IELTS Test (Academic Module)
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Joined: Aug 18, 2012
LISTENING- walang finding directions, good for me kasi last time, nwala ako. may isang word na paulit-ulit na hindi ko maintindihan "ano daw?"..pero ngaun parang ok for me...
READING-almost ran out of time pero ok lng din...kahit nag cram na ako, nasagutan ko namn...amazing kasi God led me right away sa line na hinahanap ko
PS ang passage 3, nakakamatay! Lol
WRITING TASK 1- up and down bar graph...sana tama ung akin
WRITING TASK 2- about staff working at home, positive or negative development to individuals and society
In other words mahirap xa!
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: 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: 2,616Member, Moderator
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Posts: 143Member
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Accountant (General) (221111)
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: 2,616Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Nasubukan niyo na po magpractice rito ng reading exam? http://www.examenglish.com/IELTS/cbIELTS_reading.htm
Posts: 153Member
Joined: Apr 26, 2011
26/10/2013 - IELTS examination (British Council) - Lipa City
08/11/2013 - IELTS results L-8.5 R-8.5 W-7.0 S-7.0 OBS-8.0
07/05/2014 - AHPRA received application as Registered Nurse
12/11/2014 - received Letter of Eligibility from AHPRA
08/12/2014 - received invitation to register from Monash University
12/12/2014 - received Certificate of Enrollment from Monash University
13/12/2014 - lodged my visa application online (Visitor Visa Subclass 600)
16/12/2014 - medical examinations done at Nationwide Health
05/01/2015 - Visa Grant, multiple entry (Visitor Visa Subclass 600)
05/01/2015- start of online module (Initial Registration of Overseas Nurses Program) Monash University
29/01/2015 - arrived in Melbourne
20/03/2015 - completed the program at Monash University
24/03/2015 - AHPRA re- application after successful completion of bridging program
20/04/2015 - Registered Nurse, Division 1
21/04/2015 - lodged ANMAC application for Modified Skills Assessment
22/04/2015 - ANMAC received Modified Skills Assessment application
26/04/2015 - flight back to the Philippines
457 Visa
01/05/2015 - Phone interview 05/05/2015 - Reference checks commenced 13/05/2015 - Reference checks finalised 15/05/2015 - Received a call for job offer 19/05/2015 - Signed application form 27/05/2015 - Received formal offer of employment 29/05/2015 - Received revised offer of employment 01/06/2015 - Received details to lodge 457 visa application 01/06/2015 - Lodged 457 nomination application 01/06/2015 - Lodged 457 visa application 03/06/2015 - Nomination approved 03/06/2015 - 457 Visa Grant 29/06/2016 - First Day of Work
189/190 Visa
24/06/2015 - ANMAC Skills Assessment completed 24/06/2015 - Expression of Interest lodged for 189/190 07/07/2015 - Applied for Victoria State Nomination 09/07/2015 - Victoria State Nomination successful
CURRENTLY waiting for 189 invite.
Posts: 123Member
Joined: Sep 29, 2012
Jan 2014 - IED
Thank you Lord
Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
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Check niyo rin yung "IELTS Reviewer" link sa taas ng forum
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Joined: Mar 16, 2011
Pwede po ba pashare nung videos para po may idea kami sa tanong baka po kasi same din ang tanong nung nasa videos.
Naalala nyo parin po ung sa ibang modules na test? If okay lang pahingi ng reviewers na you found useful sa exam nyo.
salamat po
November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014
Jeremiah 29:11 "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."
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: 199Member
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
ito ganito talaga yung intro.. hahah tapos tinanong din yung what i like to do during weekend, music, as in ito ang nakuha kong interview. hahahahha
ito pa sample.
hope it helps.
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!!!!!!!!!!
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Joined: Feb 23, 2012
http://www.podfeed.net/tags/IELTS
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ielts-guide/id385753873
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!!!!!!!!!!
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Joined: Sep 12, 2012
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One passage/article per section po sa Reading. May isa dun logical type ang exam, yung isa diagram, yung isa mahabang article...well at least, that's the exam I took hehe
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: 241Member
Joined: Sep 12, 2012