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233211 Civil Engineer (Structural Engineer) | Age 25 | Education 15 | Experience 15 | English 20
English Tests
June IELTS - L 8.5 ; R 8.0 ; W 8.0 ; S 6.5
August PTE - L 90 ; R 90 ; W 90 ; S 90
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Nominated - Developer Programmer Programmer
07/27/2016 - Submitted ACS Assessment
08/05/2016 - ACS Suitable - 261312 ANZSCO Code (AQF Diploma)
09/10/2016 - IELTS Examination
09/22/2016 - IELTS Results (L:5 R:7 W:6 S:6.5 OBS:6 )
10/07/2016 - IELTS Speaking Test
10/08/2016 - IELTS Writing Test
10/21/2016 - IELTS Results (L:6.5 R:5.5 W:5.5 S:6.5 OBS:6 )
10/22/2016 - PTE A Exam
10/24/2016 - PTE Results (L:68 R:62 W:63 S:90 OS:66 )
12/30/2016 - PTE A Exam
12/31/2016 - PTE Results (L:74 R:62 W:67 S:90 OS:68)
03/04/2017 - PTE Exam
03/05/2017 _ PTE Results (L:68 R:63 W:61 S:90 OS:67)
08/07/2017 - PTE Exam
08/08/2017 - PTE Exam Results (L:74 R:69 W:68 S:82 OS:72)
08/10/2017 - EOI Lodge Visa 190 both for NSW and VIC (60
points)
07/10/2018 - EOI Lodge Visa 489 for VIC (55+10)
8/11/2018 - PTE Exam
8/14/2018 - PTE Results (L:69 R:69 W:60 S:86 OS: 69)
9/8/2018 - PTE Exam
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Nominated - Developer Programmer Programmer
07/27/2016 - Submitted ACS Assessment
08/05/2016 - ACS Suitable - 261312 ANZSCO Code (AQF Diploma)
09/10/2016 - IELTS Examination
09/22/2016 - IELTS Results (L:5 R:7 W:6 S:6.5 OBS:6 )
10/07/2016 - IELTS Speaking Test
10/08/2016 - IELTS Writing Test
10/21/2016 - IELTS Results (L:6.5 R:5.5 W:5.5 S:6.5 OBS:6 )
10/22/2016 - PTE A Exam
10/24/2016 - PTE Results (L:68 R:62 W:63 S:90 OS:66 )
12/30/2016 - PTE A Exam
12/31/2016 - PTE Results (L:74 R:62 W:67 S:90 OS:68)
03/04/2017 - PTE Exam
03/05/2017 _ PTE Results (L:68 R:63 W:61 S:90 OS:67)
08/07/2017 - PTE Exam
08/08/2017 - PTE Exam Results (L:74 R:69 W:68 S:82 OS:72)
08/10/2017 - EOI Lodge Visa 190 both for NSW and VIC (60
points)
07/10/2018 - EOI Lodge Visa 489 for VIC (55+10)
8/11/2018 - PTE Exam
8/14/2018 - PTE Results (L:69 R:69 W:60 S:86 OS: 69)
9/8/2018 - PTE Exam
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233211 Civil Engineer (Structural Engineer) | Age 25 | Education 15 | Experience 15 | English 20
English Tests
June IELTS - L 8.5 ; R 8.0 ; W 8.0 ; S 6.5
August PTE - L 90 ; R 90 ; W 90 ; S 90
Posts: 124Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2016
Nominated - Developer Programmer Programmer
07/27/2016 - Submitted ACS Assessment
08/05/2016 - ACS Suitable - 261312 ANZSCO Code (AQF Diploma)
09/10/2016 - IELTS Examination
09/22/2016 - IELTS Results (L:5 R:7 W:6 S:6.5 OBS:6 )
10/07/2016 - IELTS Speaking Test
10/08/2016 - IELTS Writing Test
10/21/2016 - IELTS Results (L:6.5 R:5.5 W:5.5 S:6.5 OBS:6 )
10/22/2016 - PTE A Exam
10/24/2016 - PTE Results (L:68 R:62 W:63 S:90 OS:66 )
12/30/2016 - PTE A Exam
12/31/2016 - PTE Results (L:74 R:62 W:67 S:90 OS:68)
03/04/2017 - PTE Exam
03/05/2017 _ PTE Results (L:68 R:63 W:61 S:90 OS:67)
08/07/2017 - PTE Exam
08/08/2017 - PTE Exam Results (L:74 R:69 W:68 S:82 OS:72)
08/10/2017 - EOI Lodge Visa 190 both for NSW and VIC (60
points)
07/10/2018 - EOI Lodge Visa 489 for VIC (55+10)
8/11/2018 - PTE Exam
8/14/2018 - PTE Results (L:69 R:69 W:60 S:86 OS: 69)
9/8/2018 - PTE Exam
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233211 Civil Engineer (Structural Engineer) | Age 25 | Education 15 | Experience 15 | English 20
English Tests
June IELTS - L 8.5 ; R 8.0 ; W 8.0 ; S 6.5
August PTE - L 90 ; R 90 ; W 90 ; S 90
Posts: 124Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2016
Nominated - Developer Programmer Programmer
07/27/2016 - Submitted ACS Assessment
08/05/2016 - ACS Suitable - 261312 ANZSCO Code (AQF Diploma)
09/10/2016 - IELTS Examination
09/22/2016 - IELTS Results (L:5 R:7 W:6 S:6.5 OBS:6 )
10/07/2016 - IELTS Speaking Test
10/08/2016 - IELTS Writing Test
10/21/2016 - IELTS Results (L:6.5 R:5.5 W:5.5 S:6.5 OBS:6 )
10/22/2016 - PTE A Exam
10/24/2016 - PTE Results (L:68 R:62 W:63 S:90 OS:66 )
12/30/2016 - PTE A Exam
12/31/2016 - PTE Results (L:74 R:62 W:67 S:90 OS:68)
03/04/2017 - PTE Exam
03/05/2017 _ PTE Results (L:68 R:63 W:61 S:90 OS:67)
08/07/2017 - PTE Exam
08/08/2017 - PTE Exam Results (L:74 R:69 W:68 S:82 OS:72)
08/10/2017 - EOI Lodge Visa 190 both for NSW and VIC (60
points)
07/10/2018 - EOI Lodge Visa 489 for VIC (55+10)
8/11/2018 - PTE Exam
8/14/2018 - PTE Results (L:69 R:69 W:60 S:86 OS: 69)
9/8/2018 - PTE Exam
Posts: 124Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2016
Nominated - Developer Programmer Programmer
07/27/2016 - Submitted ACS Assessment
08/05/2016 - ACS Suitable - 261312 ANZSCO Code (AQF Diploma)
09/10/2016 - IELTS Examination
09/22/2016 - IELTS Results (L:5 R:7 W:6 S:6.5 OBS:6 )
10/07/2016 - IELTS Speaking Test
10/08/2016 - IELTS Writing Test
10/21/2016 - IELTS Results (L:6.5 R:5.5 W:5.5 S:6.5 OBS:6 )
10/22/2016 - PTE A Exam
10/24/2016 - PTE Results (L:68 R:62 W:63 S:90 OS:66 )
12/30/2016 - PTE A Exam
12/31/2016 - PTE Results (L:74 R:62 W:67 S:90 OS:68)
03/04/2017 - PTE Exam
03/05/2017 _ PTE Results (L:68 R:63 W:61 S:90 OS:67)
08/07/2017 - PTE Exam
08/08/2017 - PTE Exam Results (L:74 R:69 W:68 S:82 OS:72)
08/10/2017 - EOI Lodge Visa 190 both for NSW and VIC (60
points)
07/10/2018 - EOI Lodge Visa 489 for VIC (55+10)
8/11/2018 - PTE Exam
8/14/2018 - PTE Results (L:69 R:69 W:60 S:86 OS: 69)
9/8/2018 - PTE Exam
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"ang alam ko kase", hindi pinagbabasihan yung ibang scores maliban dyan sa 4 na yan.
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The flower that blooms in adversity, is the most rare and beautiful.
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sabi nga nila o may nababasa ako na "ung 4 bands ngbabase cla sa enabling skills" pero may nakikita akong PTE result na 85 sa speaking pero 50 ang OF nya, 90 sa S, pero Pronounciation 70 lang, 24 sa spelling pero 90 sa W.
| IE 233511 | A:30 (until Dec31)| ELA:10 | Q:15 | OWE:15 | = 70
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here you can buy discounted PTE exam.
https://www.aeccglobal.com/ph/ptevoucher/
Applicable in the Philippines only.
5/15 | Decided to migrate Down Under
12/08/16 | Applied for ACS Assessment
24/08/16 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
31/08/16 | Lodge 489 FS EOI (65pts)
25/09/16 | Lodge 190 EOI (60pts)
25/09/16 | Lodge Victoria Nomination
23/01/17 | Visa 190 - Denied
--------Retaking PTE exam----------
07/05/18 | +5pts Work Experience
16/05/18 | PTE Proficient for my wife
19/06/18 | Positive CPAA assessment for my wife
19/06/18 | +5pts Partner points
19/06/18 | Submitted my 189 visa EOI - 70 pts
03/07/18 | Submitted my 190 visa EOI - 75 pts
17/08/18 | Re-applied for ACS Assessment
08/10/18 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
09/10/18 | Updated my 189 visa EOI - 80 pts
11/10/18 | Visa 189 ITA Received - Finally, after more than 2 years
16/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit!
18/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit! (Wifey)
23/10/18 | Visa 189 Application Lodge
01/12/18 | Health Clearance provided - No action required (Both of us)
04/01/19 | VISA GRANT!!!! Thank you Lord!!!
------------English Exams-----------------
7/15 | IELTS L: 6.5 S: 5.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.0
12/15 | IELTS L: 7.5 S: 6.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.5
Aiming for PTE Superior scores
2/08/2016 - PTE-A L:65 R:76 S:69 W:69
28/03/2017 - PTE-A L:64 R:70 S:61 W:72
16/01/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:78 S:84 W:77
01/02/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:73 S:87 W:71
21/02/2018 - PTE-A L:74 R:75 S:90 W:75
07/03/2018 - PTE-A L:66 R:89 S:88 W:73
28/08/2018 - PTE-A L:83 R:78 S:90 W:84 - Sakit! T_T
25/09/2018 - PTE-A L:79 R:85 S:84 W:89 - Finally!!!
Sample Recordings:
Read Aloud: https://app.box.com/s/21jw2y6k9h71n2ghqalnv0rv1c1icn55
Describe Image: https://app.box.com/s/ufqwz2sh7dywacqmgx2kpuzzkahmfam1
Retell Lecture: https://app.box.com/s/tsphs5r9kh8ui9x2yxy4h9o9us7wu5e1
PTE Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/311342?
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength" - Phil 4:13
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on another note, dun po ba sa retell lecture, pwede akong magtype instead of writing on the paper with a pen/marker? Napansin ko kasi na masmarami akong nasusulat na ideas habang nag ttype kaysa nagsusulat. Dun kasi sa summarize spoken text, pwedeng mag type ng notes hindi ba?
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5/15 | Decided to migrate Down Under
12/08/16 | Applied for ACS Assessment
24/08/16 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
31/08/16 | Lodge 489 FS EOI (65pts)
25/09/16 | Lodge 190 EOI (60pts)
25/09/16 | Lodge Victoria Nomination
23/01/17 | Visa 190 - Denied
--------Retaking PTE exam----------
07/05/18 | +5pts Work Experience
16/05/18 | PTE Proficient for my wife
19/06/18 | Positive CPAA assessment for my wife
19/06/18 | +5pts Partner points
19/06/18 | Submitted my 189 visa EOI - 70 pts
03/07/18 | Submitted my 190 visa EOI - 75 pts
17/08/18 | Re-applied for ACS Assessment
08/10/18 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
09/10/18 | Updated my 189 visa EOI - 80 pts
11/10/18 | Visa 189 ITA Received - Finally, after more than 2 years
16/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit!
18/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit! (Wifey)
23/10/18 | Visa 189 Application Lodge
01/12/18 | Health Clearance provided - No action required (Both of us)
04/01/19 | VISA GRANT!!!! Thank you Lord!!!
------------English Exams-----------------
7/15 | IELTS L: 6.5 S: 5.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.0
12/15 | IELTS L: 7.5 S: 6.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.5
Aiming for PTE Superior scores
2/08/2016 - PTE-A L:65 R:76 S:69 W:69
28/03/2017 - PTE-A L:64 R:70 S:61 W:72
16/01/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:78 S:84 W:77
01/02/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:73 S:87 W:71
21/02/2018 - PTE-A L:74 R:75 S:90 W:75
07/03/2018 - PTE-A L:66 R:89 S:88 W:73
28/08/2018 - PTE-A L:83 R:78 S:90 W:84 - Sakit! T_T
25/09/2018 - PTE-A L:79 R:85 S:84 W:89 - Finally!!!
Sample Recordings:
Read Aloud: https://app.box.com/s/21jw2y6k9h71n2ghqalnv0rv1c1icn55
Describe Image: https://app.box.com/s/ufqwz2sh7dywacqmgx2kpuzzkahmfam1
Retell Lecture: https://app.box.com/s/tsphs5r9kh8ui9x2yxy4h9o9us7wu5e1
PTE Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/311342?
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength" - Phil 4:13
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Nominated - Developer Programmer Programmer
07/27/2016 - Submitted ACS Assessment
08/05/2016 - ACS Suitable - 261312 ANZSCO Code (AQF Diploma)
09/10/2016 - IELTS Examination
09/22/2016 - IELTS Results (L:5 R:7 W:6 S:6.5 OBS:6 )
10/07/2016 - IELTS Speaking Test
10/08/2016 - IELTS Writing Test
10/21/2016 - IELTS Results (L:6.5 R:5.5 W:5.5 S:6.5 OBS:6 )
10/22/2016 - PTE A Exam
10/24/2016 - PTE Results (L:68 R:62 W:63 S:90 OS:66 )
12/30/2016 - PTE A Exam
12/31/2016 - PTE Results (L:74 R:62 W:67 S:90 OS:68)
03/04/2017 - PTE Exam
03/05/2017 _ PTE Results (L:68 R:63 W:61 S:90 OS:67)
08/07/2017 - PTE Exam
08/08/2017 - PTE Exam Results (L:74 R:69 W:68 S:82 OS:72)
08/10/2017 - EOI Lodge Visa 190 both for NSW and VIC (60
points)
07/10/2018 - EOI Lodge Visa 489 for VIC (55+10)
8/11/2018 - PTE Exam
8/14/2018 - PTE Results (L:69 R:69 W:60 S:86 OS: 69)
9/8/2018 - PTE Exam
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Posts: 124Member
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Nominated - Developer Programmer Programmer
07/27/2016 - Submitted ACS Assessment
08/05/2016 - ACS Suitable - 261312 ANZSCO Code (AQF Diploma)
09/10/2016 - IELTS Examination
09/22/2016 - IELTS Results (L:5 R:7 W:6 S:6.5 OBS:6 )
10/07/2016 - IELTS Speaking Test
10/08/2016 - IELTS Writing Test
10/21/2016 - IELTS Results (L:6.5 R:5.5 W:5.5 S:6.5 OBS:6 )
10/22/2016 - PTE A Exam
10/24/2016 - PTE Results (L:68 R:62 W:63 S:90 OS:66 )
12/30/2016 - PTE A Exam
12/31/2016 - PTE Results (L:74 R:62 W:67 S:90 OS:68)
03/04/2017 - PTE Exam
03/05/2017 _ PTE Results (L:68 R:63 W:61 S:90 OS:67)
08/07/2017 - PTE Exam
08/08/2017 - PTE Exam Results (L:74 R:69 W:68 S:82 OS:72)
08/10/2017 - EOI Lodge Visa 190 both for NSW and VIC (60
points)
07/10/2018 - EOI Lodge Visa 489 for VIC (55+10)
8/11/2018 - PTE Exam
8/14/2018 - PTE Results (L:69 R:69 W:60 S:86 OS: 69)
9/8/2018 - PTE Exam
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May 2014 - IELTS (S=6.5 / W=7 / R=7 / L=6)
Mar 2017 - PTE-A (S=74 / W=74 / R=70 / L=73)
Jun 2018 - PTE-A (S=90 / W=77 / R=81 / L=86)
Jul 2018 - PTE-A (S=90 / W=76 / R=71 / L=78)
Aug 2018 - PTE-A (S=90 / W=85 / R=84 / L=82)
In my succeeding posts, I'll share all of my experiences including materials used, templates, methods, and techniques
Apr 2013 - My girlfriend and I visited Australia for the 1st time as tourists & decided that migrating & working in this country is our dream!
May 2014 - IELTS (S=6.5 / W=7 / R=7 / L=6)
Oct 2016 - turned 25 years old + 3 years skilled level experience, applied for ACS Skills Assessment (positive result)
Mar 2017 - PTE-A (S=74 / W=74 / R=70 / L=73)
May 2017 - Proposed to my girlfriend & submitted our EOI (189=60 pts, 190=65pts)
Apr 2018 - 5 years skilled level experience
Jun 2018 - PTE-A (S=90 / W=77 / R=81 / L=86)
Jul 2018 - PTE-A (S=90 / W=76 / R=71 / L=78)
Aug 8, 2018 - PTE-A (S=90 / W=85 / R=84 / L=82)
Aug 10, 2018 - Updated our EOI (189=75 pts, 190=80pts)
Sep 11, 2018 - Invitation Received (subclass 189)
Sep 23, 2018 - Lodged Visa
Dec 5, 2018 - DIRECT GRANT!!! (God is TRULY GOOD)
Feb 2019 - BM (Hopefully ^_^)
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May 2020 - Our Dream Wedding
Let's keep on dreaming! But don't forget to add goals and work hard
"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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ANZSCO 221111 - Accountant (General) 189:70 - 190(NSW):75
1st take PTE-A: Failed - sad
2nd take PTE-A: Passed - yay!
28.10.2016 - Submitted skills and employment assessment to CPA Australia.
18.11.2016 - Answered prayers, positive assessments from CPA Australia.
21.11.2016 - Submitted EOI 189-70 : 190 (Any)-75
01.12.2016 - Received State Nomination from WA - but requires employment so we'll let this lapse.
08.12.2016 - Changed preferred state to "NSW"
28.10.217 - PTE 73/85/86/75 -LRSW - sayang!
09.12.217 - PTE 69/90/86/80 -LRSW - sayang again!
Reviewing for PTE again bawal suko/Waiting for ITA
“Whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” Matthew 21:22”
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221213 EXTERNAL AUDITOR
[Age:30, English:20, Education:15, Experience:10 = 75pts]
19 June 2018 - PTE Proficient English (L74,R90,S88,W78)
5 July 2018 - Submitted skills assessment application for CPAA
13 July 2018 - Positive results from CPAA - 221213 External Auditor
16 July 2018 - EOI lodged for v189:65pts, v190:70 pts , v489:75pts
25 July 2018 - PTE Superior English (L90,R90,S90,W90)
26 July 2018 - EOI updated for v189:75pts, v190:80pts, v489:85pts
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SPOUSE POINTS: Electrical Engineer
22 Nov 2018 - Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
18 Dec 2018 - Received feedback - asking for additional career episodes
31 Jan 2019 - EA negative outcome 😞
6 Feb 2019 - Informal appeal to EA submitted
28 Feb 2019 - Informal appeal, negative 😞
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4 Jul 2019 - SA489 opened to External Auditors under High Points, applied
27 Aug 2019 - Received invite to lodge for SA 489
9 Sep 2019 - Lodged SA 489 visa
28 Nov 2019 - RECEIVED DIRECT GRANT!!!
Thank you Lord!