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  • GlennMGlennM Melbourne
    Posts: 67Member
    Joined: May 26, 2014
    @koykoy wala kami private insurance nung 489 kami, kapit lang sa patalim hehe

    My Visa 489 Timeline
    1. Submit EOI - Feb 2014
    2. Received Invitation - Feb 2015
    3. Visa Grant - Apr 2015
    4. Big Move - Jan 2016

    My Visa 887 Timeline
    1. Submit Application - Apr 2018
    2. Contacted by CO Req Additional Docs - Apr 2019
    3. Visa Grant - Oct 2019

    My Citizenship Timeline
    1. Submit Application - Mar 2021
    2. Interview and Exam Appointment - May 2022
    3. Citizenship Approval - Jun 2022
    4. Citizenship Oathtaking - Waiting for Schedule

  • tolitskiitolitskii Victoria, Australia
    Posts: 21Member
    Joined: Sep 26, 2017
    hello guys, ask lang po.. nagtatry nko magapply from 489 to 887... nilalagay ko ung visa grant number nmen... tas ayaw magproceed kc incorrect format daw.. anu b dpat ilagay don? thank you po
  • tolitskiitolitskii Victoria, Australia
    Posts: 21Member
    Joined: Sep 26, 2017
    plage po lumalabas “the value you have entered in the field visa number is not a correct format”. di ba po 11 digits na puro number lang nman un? tsaka same b sya ng visa grant number?
  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
    Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 04, 2011
    @tolitskii try communicating to their helpdesk if any...

    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

  • geninegogeninego Melbourne
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Oct 29, 2016
    Hello di ko po sure kung may nagtanong na haha but my question is one of the requirements is working full time (35 hours a week) in a regional area, does that mean Annual leave and sick leave are considered to be part of that one year, or do I have to start from scratch each time in terms of counting the hours if nagskip ng work? I work full time but maybe paranoid lang ako na hndi nila iccount yun haha

    Thanks in advance for any help :)
  • geninegogeninego Melbourne
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Oct 29, 2016
    follow up lang din po, kailangan po ba talaga ng IELTS even if wala sa list of requirements sa website?
  • GlennMGlennM Melbourne
    Posts: 67Member
    Joined: May 26, 2014
    edited August 2018
    @tolitskii may button for help yang field, kung yung visa number na tinutukoy e yung number na naka indicate sa old style visa na kinakabit sa passport then hindi yan yung visa grant number. Iba ang visa grant number sa visa number na dinidikit sa passport.

    @geninego yup kaylangan ng ielts.

    My Visa 489 Timeline
    1. Submit EOI - Feb 2014
    2. Received Invitation - Feb 2015
    3. Visa Grant - Apr 2015
    4. Big Move - Jan 2016

    My Visa 887 Timeline
    1. Submit Application - Apr 2018
    2. Contacted by CO Req Additional Docs - Apr 2019
    3. Visa Grant - Oct 2019

    My Citizenship Timeline
    1. Submit Application - Mar 2021
    2. Interview and Exam Appointment - May 2022
    3. Citizenship Approval - Jun 2022
    4. Citizenship Oathtaking - Waiting for Schedule

  • geninegogeninego Melbourne
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Oct 29, 2016
    Ano pong score requirement ng IELTS? Akala ko wala na kasi walang naka specify sa list nila :( and yung work requirement basta po full time okay lang holidays? Thanks!
  • geninegogeninego Melbourne
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Oct 29, 2016
    Hindi po ba na sa dependent applicant lang nag aapply yung IELTS? Ako po yung primary applicant :)

    Evidence of English language ability – dependent applicant(s)
    Evidence of Functional English for each dependent applicant who is 18 years or older at the time this application is lodged. Evidence of Functional English can be provided up until the time the application is decided.
    If you will not be providing evidence a dependent applicant has Functional English, you should advise that you will pay the second instalment of the visa application charge. This charge will be requested when required by the processing office.
  • GlennMGlennM Melbourne
    Posts: 67Member
    Joined: May 26, 2014
    @geninego at least competent. regarding sa holidays di ko sure kasi nung nag submit ako ng 887 e lampas na ako ng 2 years. Isa ang ielts sa documents na ipapa attach, pero kung may ielts ka na sa visa 489 mo pwede mong iattach yang same ielts na yan.

    My Visa 489 Timeline
    1. Submit EOI - Feb 2014
    2. Received Invitation - Feb 2015
    3. Visa Grant - Apr 2015
    4. Big Move - Jan 2016

    My Visa 887 Timeline
    1. Submit Application - Apr 2018
    2. Contacted by CO Req Additional Docs - Apr 2019
    3. Visa Grant - Oct 2019

    My Citizenship Timeline
    1. Submit Application - Mar 2021
    2. Interview and Exam Appointment - May 2022
    3. Citizenship Approval - Jun 2022
    4. Citizenship Oathtaking - Waiting for Schedule

  • tolitskiitolitskii Victoria, Australia
    Posts: 21Member
    Joined: Sep 26, 2017
    @GlennM oo nga, ileave as blank ko na lang siguro.. kasi parang nararamdaman ko nga na iba ung hinihingi. hehe wala nman ako visa label s passport. kaso pag blank, lumalabas nman “ You do not hold a valid prerequisite visa to enable use of this service“

    nagtry pa lang kc ako magapply pero di ko isubmit although wala pa 2 yrs. excited lang! lol
  • JHONIELJHONIEL PHILIPPINES
    Posts: 347Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2018
    Hi to all. May i ask kung visa 489 magrant sakin madali po ba maghanap ng work? And lahat po ba ng may hawak ng visa 489 isa nagiging PR din after 2 yeras? Im just expecting the worst na kung hndi ko makuha desired score sa 189 at 190 pede na as last option talaga ang 489. Please give me ideas and inputs sa mga nagka visa 489. Thanks po sa inyo

    233511 – Industrial Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 10pts | English: 20pts | Total: 75pts

  • GlennMGlennM Melbourne
    Posts: 67Member
    Joined: May 26, 2014
    edited August 2018
    @JHONIEL disadvantage ka sa mga job postings na ang requirement e PR or Citizen. Pero case to case din may kilala ako 189/190 na more than 6 months na wala pa din work. For me, it took me at least 2-3 months bago nag ka work while my wife wala pa 1 month may work na mas malaki pa sweldo LOL (lumandi ata sa interview, dapat siguro nilandian ko din) Wala pa naman ako nabasa dito na nareject application nila. Nakikita ko lang naman reason na mareject ang application are if you're not able to fulfill yung requirement sa pag apply ng PR or may ginawa kang unlawful.

    My Visa 489 Timeline
    1. Submit EOI - Feb 2014
    2. Received Invitation - Feb 2015
    3. Visa Grant - Apr 2015
    4. Big Move - Jan 2016

    My Visa 887 Timeline
    1. Submit Application - Apr 2018
    2. Contacted by CO Req Additional Docs - Apr 2019
    3. Visa Grant - Oct 2019

    My Citizenship Timeline
    1. Submit Application - Mar 2021
    2. Interview and Exam Appointment - May 2022
    3. Citizenship Approval - Jun 2022
    4. Citizenship Oathtaking - Waiting for Schedule

  • JHONIELJHONIEL PHILIPPINES
    Posts: 347Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2018
    @GlennM ah ok sir kayo ano po visa na na grant sa inyo? Kapag po ba 489 diba 4 years after four years at nag upgrade ako to 887 ilan years p po madadagdag?

    233511 – Industrial Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 10pts | English: 20pts | Total: 75pts

  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    @JHONIEL Hi! Yung paghahanap ng work naka depende din sa occupation. If in demand talaga ang job mas madaling makahanap ng work. Kami din visa 489 but thank God my husband got a job in just one week, he is a Chef in a small hotel and madami na din ako nabasa na madaling makahanap ng work pag Chef.

    I will give a tip sa jobseekers. Importante din local experience kasi may mga employers na gusto yung meron na nito. So for a start if medyo challenging sa line of work mo, maybe try also other areas muna na merong malaking demand like retail and hospitality. One advise, if medyo marunong magluto pwede mag apply kahit mga breakfast cook, naka pag cook test husband ko sa isang cafe, more on microwave lang daw ginawa nya need lang nila mabilis kumilos, so swak yun sa mga marunong sa kusina.

    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

  • JHONIELJHONIEL PHILIPPINES
    Posts: 347Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2018
    @chococrinkle ah ok po. Ilang years na po kayo mam and naong state nag sponsor sa inyo? After 4 years ano po plan nyo na kunin na visa? Diba po 4 years lng ang visa 489?

    233511 – Industrial Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 10pts | English: 20pts | Total: 75pts

  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    @JHONIEL This year lang kami na grant. After 2 years mag apply kami visa 887. Yes 4 yrs lang ang 489 so if qualified na to apply 887 mag apply na agad.

    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

  • JHONIELJHONIEL PHILIPPINES
    Posts: 347Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2018
    @chococrinkle ah ok po last option ko kasi 489 mam pag hndi ako naka superior sa pte. Para makaalis agad kami kung sakali. Ung 887 mam ilan years po un?

    233511 – Industrial Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 10pts | English: 20pts | Total: 75pts

  • GlennMGlennM Melbourne
    Posts: 67Member
    Joined: May 26, 2014
    @JHONIEL Visa 887 is a PR visa, afaik wala expiration ang permanent resident visa.

    My Visa 489 Timeline
    1. Submit EOI - Feb 2014
    2. Received Invitation - Feb 2015
    3. Visa Grant - Apr 2015
    4. Big Move - Jan 2016

    My Visa 887 Timeline
    1. Submit Application - Apr 2018
    2. Contacted by CO Req Additional Docs - Apr 2019
    3. Visa Grant - Oct 2019

    My Citizenship Timeline
    1. Submit Application - Mar 2021
    2. Interview and Exam Appointment - May 2022
    3. Citizenship Approval - Jun 2022
    4. Citizenship Oathtaking - Waiting for Schedule

  • JHONIELJHONIEL PHILIPPINES
    Posts: 347Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2018
    @GlennM ah ok pero diba sir 189 and 190 isa PR din pero 5 years lng sya?

    233511 – Industrial Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 10pts | English: 20pts | Total: 75pts

  • fgsfgs Cooper Basin
    Posts: 1,161Member
    Joined: Nov 12, 2013
    JHONIEL said:

    @GlennM ah ok pero diba sir 189 and 190 isa PR din pero 5 years lng sya?

    Travel facility of all PR visa is only 5 years..your PR visa wont expire. If you need to travel outside Australia after the validity of your travel facility, you need to apply for a Resident Return Visa which will extend your travel facility for another 5 years.
  • JHONIELJHONIEL PHILIPPINES
    Posts: 347Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2018
    @fgs ok sir maraming salamat medyo ok na din pala ang visa 489. Ang importante samin mag asawa mkapunta agad kung sakali ma grant. Ang problema lng is wala pala health insurance ang 489 sir?

    233511 – Industrial Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 10pts | English: 20pts | Total: 75pts

  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    edited August 2018
    @JHONIEL nasagot na pala nila lahat ng questions mo. Grab the visa that could bring you soonest to Au as rules are often changing. God bless you sa application.

    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

  • JHONIELJHONIEL PHILIPPINES
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    @chococrinkle yes mam. Salamat sa inyong lahat! Malaking help talaga tong forum lalo na sa mga bagong salta na katulad ko. Wag po sana tayong magsasawang magbigay ng information sa ating mga kababayan! May God bless us all!

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  • fgsfgs Cooper Basin
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    JHONIEL said:

    @fgs ok sir maraming salamat medyo ok na din pala ang visa 489. Ang importante samin mag asawa mkapunta agad kung sakali ma grant. Ang problema lng is wala pala health insurance ang 489 sir?

    No medicare for 489..Currently, most states will not sponsor 190 for offshore applicants anymore, instead of 190, 489 na binibigay. This is the result of 190 sponsored applicants na lumilipat sa ibang state kahit di pa natapos ang 2 years residency na required as state sponsored. Naging stricter na ang mga states kasi ginagawa lang silang way to enter australia at di honor yong pinirmahan na titira at least 2 years sa sponsoring state. If you have chance for 189 then go for it, if not 190 or 489 is alright..ang importante makapasok ka. Magagawan na yan ng paraan later. Talks about reduction in immigration intake is popping up in the parliament. Tighter citizenship requirements will again proposed in the next parliament sitting.. Points test passing mark just increased to 65. .these measures they're implementing will make it tougher to migrate in the near future.
  • JHONIELJHONIEL PHILIPPINES
    Posts: 347Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2018
    edited August 2018
    @fgs ok sir. Maraming salamat. Ang gusto naman talagaga namin mag asawa is to have a quality life. Kaya we’re pursuing australia talaga.

    Sir last question na. What if dyan ma- preggy si wife? Mahirap po ba pag ganon if 489 visa holder ako since hndi ako entitled to enroll sa medicare? Pasensya n po ha ang dami ko tanong gusto ko kasi handa kami bago sumabak dyan. Thanks po

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  • fgsfgs Cooper Basin
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    JHONIEL said:

    @fgs ok sir. Maraming salamat. Ang gusto naman talagaga namin mag asawa is to have a quality life. Kaya we’re pursuing australia talaga.



    Sir last question na. What if dyan ma- preggy si wife? Mahirap po ba pag ganon if 489 visa holder ako since hndi ako entitled to enroll sa medicare? Pasensya n po ha ang dami ko tanong gusto ko kasi handa kami bago sumabak dyan. Thanks po

    Medyo mahal ang hospital dito and not covered pa with 489 visa so its out of pocket ang gasto..she can have her baby sa PH...anyway you have to apply for your child a subsequent entrant visa kasi di sya automatic citizen..
  • JHONIELJHONIEL PHILIPPINES
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    Joined: Jul 10, 2018
    @fgs ah ok po mahirap pala pag ganong situation ang nangyari. Balak kasi namin dyan na po sya ma preggy para magkasama na din kami. Salamat po

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  • fgsfgs Cooper Basin
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    JHONIEL said:

    @fgs ah ok po mahirap pala pag ganong situation ang nangyari. Balak kasi namin dyan na po sya ma preggy para magkasama na din kami. Salamat po

    You can just save for it..sabay pa din kayo pero kung gusto nyo ng lesser expenses, uwi lang sya to give birth.
  • JHONIELJHONIEL PHILIPPINES
    Posts: 347Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2018
    @fgs ah ok po pano un sir diba ung dependent pag 489 kailangan din mag stay ng 2 years sa region?

    233511 – Industrial Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 10pts | English: 20pts | Total: 75pts

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