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yung Position sa Employment History. Iba iba kasi ang position ko. for example, first job ko is PHP Developer, anong ilalagay dun? yung dropdown nakabased dun sa ANZSCO occupation list
Software Engineer (261313) | Age = 30 | Education = 15 | Experience = 5 | English = 10
28.10.2016 PTE-A Exam
02.11.2016 PTE-A Results (L69 R66 S50 W77) - saklap!
19.11.2016 PTE-A Mock Exam A (L72 R56 S62 W69)
26.11.2016 PTE-A Mock Exam B (L69 R61 S56 W69)
28.11.2016 PTE-A Exam
28.11.2016 PTE-A Results (L64 R73 S64 W68)
10.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 1 - submit documents
13.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 2
14.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 3
22.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Submit updated document
22.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 4
03.03.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 5 - positive result!
29.05.2017 PTE-A Exam
29.05.2017 PTE-A Results (L78 R76 S66 W78)
01.06.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 189 (60 points)
01.06.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 190 (65 points) - NSW
28.06.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 190 (65 points) - Victoria
19.07.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 489 (70 points) - SA - on hold. high points required
27.07.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 489 (70 points) - Tasmania
30.08.2017 Lodge Tasmania Application
12.10.2017 Tasmania Application - CO assigned
17.10.2017 Tasmania Application - denied
Web Developer (261212) | Age = 30 | Education = 15 | Experience = 10 | English = 10 | State = 10
20.02.2018 ACS Skill Assessment Submit
12.04.2018 ACS Skill Assessment Result - positive!
01.08.2018 additional 5 points for experience
15.08.2018 Lodge EOI - Visa 489 (75 points)
16.08.2018 Lodge SA Application
31.10.2018 ITA received for SA visa 489
27.11.2018 Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC
29.11.2018 Medical Clearance Provided - no action required
18.12.2018 Lodge Visa
26.09.2019 Visa Grant
28.02.2020 Big Move
Medical Exam at St. Luke's Experience
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/317744#Comment_317744
BM Experience to Adelaide
https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/356915/#Comment_356915
Visa 489 Subsequent Entrant (De Facto)
27.12.2021 Lodge Visa
30.04.2022 CO contact - Medical Exam Requested
23.06.2022 Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC
22.07.2022 Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC (rescheduled)
10.08.2022 Medical further information required - doctor's note
02.09.2022 Submitted additional requirement
22.01.2023 Medical further information required - x-ray
27.01.2023 Submitted additional requirement
12.12.2023 Visa Grant
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Pano nga pla kyo kukuha ng NBI clearance sa pinas? dto sa Sg embassy or uuwi kayo?
ANZSCO 311411 | Age :30, Education: 15, Experience: 10, PTE: 10|
04.04.2018 | Lodged Vetassess Assessment
05.31.2018 | Vetassess Result : POSITIVE
06.18.2018 | PTE Mock Test A |LRSW|65/69/79/68|
06.23.2018 | PTE Mock Test B |LRSW|74/65/84/76|
06.28.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|74/73/90/74|
07.06.2018 | Submitted 190 EOI 65+5=70 pts SA|
07.08.2018 | Lodged SA State Nomination Application
10.03.2018 | 190 Invitation Received.
10.12.2018 | Singapore COC issued
11.06.2018 | NBI Clearance Issued
11.17.2018 | Medicals (Point Medical Paragon)
11.23.2018 | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
11.23.2018 | Visa Lodgement
03.04.2019 | Direct Grant! Thank you LORD!
04.18.2019 | IED | Adelaide
03.18.2021 | BM | Adelaide
| Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there.|
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Yung sa NBI po, meron na kame kasi nabasa ko rin po dito na need nga non. So nung umuwi kame nung May, kumuha na po kame.
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ANZSCO 311411 | Age :30, Education: 15, Experience: 10, PTE: 10|
04.04.2018 | Lodged Vetassess Assessment
05.31.2018 | Vetassess Result : POSITIVE
06.18.2018 | PTE Mock Test A |LRSW|65/69/79/68|
06.23.2018 | PTE Mock Test B |LRSW|74/65/84/76|
06.28.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|74/73/90/74|
07.06.2018 | Submitted 190 EOI 65+5=70 pts SA|
07.08.2018 | Lodged SA State Nomination Application
10.03.2018 | 190 Invitation Received.
10.12.2018 | Singapore COC issued
11.06.2018 | NBI Clearance Issued
11.17.2018 | Medicals (Point Medical Paragon)
11.23.2018 | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
11.23.2018 | Visa Lodgement
03.04.2019 | Direct Grant! Thank you LORD!
04.18.2019 | IED | Adelaide
03.18.2021 | BM | Adelaide
| Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there.|
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ANZSCO 311411 | Age :30, Education: 15, Experience: 10, PTE: 10|
04.04.2018 | Lodged Vetassess Assessment
05.31.2018 | Vetassess Result : POSITIVE
06.18.2018 | PTE Mock Test A |LRSW|65/69/79/68|
06.23.2018 | PTE Mock Test B |LRSW|74/65/84/76|
06.28.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|74/73/90/74|
07.06.2018 | Submitted 190 EOI 65+5=70 pts SA|
07.08.2018 | Lodged SA State Nomination Application
10.03.2018 | 190 Invitation Received.
10.12.2018 | Singapore COC issued
11.06.2018 | NBI Clearance Issued
11.17.2018 | Medicals (Point Medical Paragon)
11.23.2018 | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
11.23.2018 | Visa Lodgement
03.04.2019 | Direct Grant! Thank you LORD!
04.18.2019 | IED | Adelaide
03.18.2021 | BM | Adelaide
| Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there.|
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ANZSCO 311411 | Age :30, Education: 15, Experience: 10, PTE: 10|
04.04.2018 | Lodged Vetassess Assessment
05.31.2018 | Vetassess Result : POSITIVE
06.18.2018 | PTE Mock Test A |LRSW|65/69/79/68|
06.23.2018 | PTE Mock Test B |LRSW|74/65/84/76|
06.28.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|74/73/90/74|
07.06.2018 | Submitted 190 EOI 65+5=70 pts SA|
07.08.2018 | Lodged SA State Nomination Application
10.03.2018 | 190 Invitation Received.
10.12.2018 | Singapore COC issued
11.06.2018 | NBI Clearance Issued
11.17.2018 | Medicals (Point Medical Paragon)
11.23.2018 | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
11.23.2018 | Visa Lodgement
03.04.2019 | Direct Grant! Thank you LORD!
04.18.2019 | IED | Adelaide
03.18.2021 | BM | Adelaide
| Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there.|
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About sa medical exam for PR, I did the following tests: Physical, blood extraction for HIV and others, urinalysis, and x-ray.
For kids
(0-1years) Medical history (bring immunization records) and physical exam
(2-10years) required sila ng TB skin test plus medical history and physical exam, IGRA ( I think blood test ito)
(11-14) Medical History, physical exam, urinalysis, x-ray
(15+) same as adults (see above)
Price per person is Php7,750, less for kids.
Did my exam in SLEC - St. Lukes BGC.
http://www.slec.ph/australian-visa-applicants.shtml
ANZSCO 351311 - Chef | Age:30 | English: 20 | Education: 10 | Exp (Aus): 5 | Exp: 5 | Aus Study Req: 5 | Total: 75
29/08/2017 - VETASSESS application pathway 2
30/09/2017 - IELTS exam
16/10/2017 - IELTS Result L8.5 R7 S7 W6.5, Recheck
17/10/2017 - VETASSESS Stage 1 - Successful outcome
04/11/2017 - IELTS Recheck Result L8.5 R7 S7 W7 Proficient
12/12/2017 - VETASSESS Stage 2 Technical Interview
04/01/2018 - VETASSESS - Successful outcome
05/01/2018 - EOI Lodge 189 - 65 pts
22/01/2018 - VIC SS190 Application submitted
23/01/2018 - VIC SS190 Application refused - commitment issues ='p
23/01/2018 - PTE exam
24/01/2018 - PTE Result L86 R86 S90 W82 Superior
25/01/2018 - EOI update - 75 pts
06/02/2018 - ITA Received
09/02/2018 - Visa Lodged, Frontloaded Most Documents except for PCC and Medical. Requested PCC from Finland
12/02/2018 - Commenced Medical Exam at SLEC (St Lukes BGC). Requested PCC from Australia. Requested PCC from Philippines, loaded Philippine PCC to account.
14/02/2018 - Medical results finalised - no action required
22/02/2018 - Finnish PCC received, loaded to account
02/03/2018 - Australian PCC received, loaded to account
09/07/2018 - Direct Grant c/o Jamie
“Seek and you shall find”
Thank you Lord.
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Pero ito po ia for PR applications, tama po ba? Ano po kaya ang visa 489, considered permanent po kaya or temporary? Salamat po sa makakapag-clarify.
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Hindi naman masakit ang skin test, parang kagat rin lang ng langgam. Doctors will draw a circle sa ininject nila na liquid then will check after a few days kung mas malaki na sa drawing ang pantal or not. If lumaki then TB positive yun.
ANZSCO 351311 - Chef | Age:30 | English: 20 | Education: 10 | Exp (Aus): 5 | Exp: 5 | Aus Study Req: 5 | Total: 75
29/08/2017 - VETASSESS application pathway 2
30/09/2017 - IELTS exam
16/10/2017 - IELTS Result L8.5 R7 S7 W6.5, Recheck
17/10/2017 - VETASSESS Stage 1 - Successful outcome
04/11/2017 - IELTS Recheck Result L8.5 R7 S7 W7 Proficient
12/12/2017 - VETASSESS Stage 2 Technical Interview
04/01/2018 - VETASSESS - Successful outcome
05/01/2018 - EOI Lodge 189 - 65 pts
22/01/2018 - VIC SS190 Application submitted
23/01/2018 - VIC SS190 Application refused - commitment issues ='p
23/01/2018 - PTE exam
24/01/2018 - PTE Result L86 R86 S90 W82 Superior
25/01/2018 - EOI update - 75 pts
06/02/2018 - ITA Received
09/02/2018 - Visa Lodged, Frontloaded Most Documents except for PCC and Medical. Requested PCC from Finland
12/02/2018 - Commenced Medical Exam at SLEC (St Lukes BGC). Requested PCC from Australia. Requested PCC from Philippines, loaded Philippine PCC to account.
14/02/2018 - Medical results finalised - no action required
22/02/2018 - Finnish PCC received, loaded to account
02/03/2018 - Australian PCC received, loaded to account
09/07/2018 - Direct Grant c/o Jamie
“Seek and you shall find”
Thank you Lord.
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ANZSCO 351311 - Chef | Age:30 | English: 20 | Education: 10 | Exp (Aus): 5 | Exp: 5 | Aus Study Req: 5 | Total: 75
29/08/2017 - VETASSESS application pathway 2
30/09/2017 - IELTS exam
16/10/2017 - IELTS Result L8.5 R7 S7 W6.5, Recheck
17/10/2017 - VETASSESS Stage 1 - Successful outcome
04/11/2017 - IELTS Recheck Result L8.5 R7 S7 W7 Proficient
12/12/2017 - VETASSESS Stage 2 Technical Interview
04/01/2018 - VETASSESS - Successful outcome
05/01/2018 - EOI Lodge 189 - 65 pts
22/01/2018 - VIC SS190 Application submitted
23/01/2018 - VIC SS190 Application refused - commitment issues ='p
23/01/2018 - PTE exam
24/01/2018 - PTE Result L86 R86 S90 W82 Superior
25/01/2018 - EOI update - 75 pts
06/02/2018 - ITA Received
09/02/2018 - Visa Lodged, Frontloaded Most Documents except for PCC and Medical. Requested PCC from Finland
12/02/2018 - Commenced Medical Exam at SLEC (St Lukes BGC). Requested PCC from Australia. Requested PCC from Philippines, loaded Philippine PCC to account.
14/02/2018 - Medical results finalised - no action required
22/02/2018 - Finnish PCC received, loaded to account
02/03/2018 - Australian PCC received, loaded to account
09/07/2018 - Direct Grant c/o Jamie
“Seek and you shall find”
Thank you Lord.
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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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Sir kaka-grant lang po pala ng visa nyo, congratulations. Kelan po kayo nag lodge? Para may idea lang po kame roughly how long ang trend ngayon bago ma-grant.
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http://migration.sa.gov.au/news-events/news-releases/processing-times-information-for-current-gsm-applications
ANZSCO 311411 | Age :30, Education: 15, Experience: 10, PTE: 10|
04.04.2018 | Lodged Vetassess Assessment
05.31.2018 | Vetassess Result : POSITIVE
06.18.2018 | PTE Mock Test A |LRSW|65/69/79/68|
06.23.2018 | PTE Mock Test B |LRSW|74/65/84/76|
06.28.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|74/73/90/74|
07.06.2018 | Submitted 190 EOI 65+5=70 pts SA|
07.08.2018 | Lodged SA State Nomination Application
10.03.2018 | 190 Invitation Received.
10.12.2018 | Singapore COC issued
11.06.2018 | NBI Clearance Issued
11.17.2018 | Medicals (Point Medical Paragon)
11.23.2018 | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
11.23.2018 | Visa Lodgement
03.04.2019 | Direct Grant! Thank you LORD!
04.18.2019 | IED | Adelaide
03.18.2021 | BM | Adelaide
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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
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July 5 ka ngapply tama ba?
ANZSCO 311411 | Age :30, Education: 15, Experience: 10, PTE: 10|
04.04.2018 | Lodged Vetassess Assessment
05.31.2018 | Vetassess Result : POSITIVE
06.18.2018 | PTE Mock Test A |LRSW|65/69/79/68|
06.23.2018 | PTE Mock Test B |LRSW|74/65/84/76|
06.28.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|74/73/90/74|
07.06.2018 | Submitted 190 EOI 65+5=70 pts SA|
07.08.2018 | Lodged SA State Nomination Application
10.03.2018 | 190 Invitation Received.
10.12.2018 | Singapore COC issued
11.06.2018 | NBI Clearance Issued
11.17.2018 | Medicals (Point Medical Paragon)
11.23.2018 | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
11.23.2018 | Visa Lodgement
03.04.2019 | Direct Grant! Thank you LORD!
04.18.2019 | IED | Adelaide
03.18.2021 | BM | Adelaide
| Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there.|
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@jaysonkier Thank you!
@Hendro Oo July 5 ako nag-apply.
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