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Posts: 1,175Member
Joined: Jan 18, 2017
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261212 Web Developer
TOTAL POINTS: 75
(Age:30 | Education: 10 | English: 20 | Experience: 5 | No Partner: 10)
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20170614 - Garnering Docs
20170724 - Decided to go to PTE rather IELTS
20170725 - Reviewing for PTE and collating docs
20170818 - Purchased PTE Gold Kit
20170818 - Notarized Affidavit for 1 Employer
20170821 - CTC Docs (32 pages)
20170824 - ACS Submission (Developer Programmer)
20170915 - Bought PTE Voucher
20171010 - ACS Result: AQF Diploma with a Major in computing (Developer Programmer)
20171013 - Purchased PTE Gold Kit
20171017 - Bought PTE Voucher
20171027 - Bought PTE Voucher
20171102 - Lodge EOI 190 (Any) 55 Points
20171114 - Purchased PTE Gold Kit
20171120 - Purchased PTE Scored Practice Set 2
20171218 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180213 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180305 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180322 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180328 - Purchased PTE Gold Kit
20180410 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180428 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180517 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180605 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180711 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180726 - Purchased PTE Scored Practice Set 3
20180730 - Bought PTE Voucher
20180911 - Bought PTE Voucher from co - pinoyau user
20181217 - Bought PTE Voucher
20190114 - Bought PTE Voucher
20190129 - Bought PTE Voucher
20190213 - Bought PTE Voucher
20190226 - Bought PTE Voucher
20190308 - Bought PTE Voucher
20190313 - PTE Superior (Thanks God!)
20190313 - Lodge EOI 190 (NSW) 65 Points
20190314 - Lodge EOI 190 (VIC) 65 Points
20191110 - Additional 5 points for Work XP
20191111 - Garnering additional docs for ACS Reassessment
20191121 - CTC Docs
20191121 - ACS Submission (Web Developer)
20191216 - ACS Result: Unsuitable for Migration (Web Developer)
20191216-19 - ACS Result Appeal For Some Content Errors
20191219 - ACS Result Updated: Suitable for Migration With 1 Work XP Not Assessable Due to Insufficient Documentation (Web Developer)
20200103 - ACS Review Submission (Web Developer)
20200129 - ACS Result: AQF Diploma with a Major in computing (Web Developer)
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PTE ACTUAL EXAM RESULTS:
20171005 - (L:60|R:67|W:69|S:60) (G:74|OF:58|P:46|S:90|V:70|WD:90)
20171025 - (L:71|R:77|W:77|S:82) (G:90|OF:78|P:72|S:86|V:70|WD:57)
20171114 - (L:72|R:76|W:72|S:71) (G:88|OF:60|P:80|S:90|V:75|WD:79)
20180103 - (L:63|R:69|W:73|S:69) (G:90|OF:62|P:60|S:90|V:69|WD:90)
20180221 - (L:76|R:81|W:82|S:73) (G:85|OF:61|P:58|S:88|V:90|WD:90)
20180321 - (L:63|R:89|W:72|S:77) (G:90|OF:82|P:62|S:59|V:77|WD:90)
20180403 - (L:71|R:71|W:78|S:90) (G:74|OF:90|P:62|S:66|V:90|WD:85)
20180426 - (L:66|R:85|W:74|S:81) (G:71|OF:83|P:69|S:18|V:79|WD:90)
20180511 - (L:66|R:75|W:74|S:65) (G:90|OF:74|P:62|S:59|V:77|WD:90)
20180604 - (L:75|R:75|W:81|S:79) (G:82|OF:76|P:68|S:90|V:87|WD:90)
20180706 - (L:55|R:84|W:61|S:80) (G:68|OF:90|P:61|S:76|V:72|WD:90) - Unable to reach WFD
20180720 - (L:70|R:74|W:87|S:73) (G:80|OF:88|P:75|S:90|V:69|WD:84)
20180906 - (L:81|R:78|W:86|S:86) (G:87|OF:90|P:71|S:89|V:88|WD:90) - Awtsu
20180925 - (L:75|R:90|W:90|S:84) (G:77|OF:89|P:65|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20190109 - (L:72|R:86|W:83|S:90) (G:70|OF:84|P:74|S:84|V:86|WD:90)
20190129 - (L:77|R:90|W:83|S:87) (G:73|OF:73|P:68|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20190205 - (L:58|R:80|W:72|S:69) (G:71|OF:57|P:62|S:78|V:69|WD:85) - Short Sleep (Lutang)
20190220 - (L:77|R:85|W:87|S:74) (G:90|OF:70|P:41|S:90|V:90|WD:88) - Clogged Nose
20190307 - (L:81|R:90|W:90|S:76) (G:74|OF:67|P:53|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20190313 - (L:79|R:84|W:90|S:81) (G:90|OF:83|P:53|S:90|V:90|WD:90) - Thank you JESUS! Thank you LORD! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
PTE MOCK EXAMS:
20170824 - Test A (L:55|R:48|W:54|S:57) (G:47|OF:59|P:39|S:69|V:55|WD:47)
20170831 - Test B (L:64|R:53|W:61|S:61) (G:65|OF:62|P:52|S:84|V:68|WD:90)
20171017 - Test A (L:62|R:51|W:65|S:54) (G:47|OF:53|P:37|S:81|V:66|WD:90)
20171021 - Test B (L:77|R:65|W:77|S:70) (G:82|OF:74|P:74|S:90|V:81|WD:75)
20171116 - Test A (L:72|R:56|W:77|S:68) (G:83|OF:59|P:57|S:90|V:79|WD:90)
20171119 - Test B (L:74|R:66|W:76|S:56) (G:90|OF:41|P:43|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20171121 - Test B (L:89|R:90|W:90|S:84) (G:90|OF:90|P:70|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20180328 - Test A (L:69|R:75|W:74|S:67) (G:90|OF:70|P:34|S:81|V:85|WD:90)
20180329 - Test B (L:82|R:78|W:81|S:89) (G:90|OF:89|P:61|S:90|V:90|WD:90)
20180726 - Test C (L:79|R:86|W:89|S:74) (G:78|OF:78|P:53|S:90|V:90|WD:79)
MY PTE TIPS AND STRATEGIES:
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/329106/#Comment_329106
PTE TRUSTED SITES AND PRACTICES:
APEUni.com (https://www.apeuni.com/)
RealPTE.com (https://realpte.com/)
PTETutorials.com (https://ptetutorials.com/)
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Matthew 17:20 King James Version (KJV):
And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
Posts: 913Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2014
312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
Posts: 61Member
Joined: Oct 23, 2017
Posts: 61Member
Joined: Oct 23, 2017
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
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
Posts: 9Member
Joined: Sep 08, 2017
Ito po ang timeline ko:
Vetassess positive result: Nov 27, 2017
Pte exam: Jan 24, 2018 (proficient 76 overall)
Eoi: Jan 25, 2017 NSW 190 (60+5)
Updated points: Mar 28, 2018 (gained addt'l 5 pts for employment) 65+5
Pre invite: Apr 12, 2018
State nomination application: Apr 16, 2018
State nomination/ ITA: May 15, 2018
Sg police coc: May 16,2018
Health check: May 19, 2018
NBI Clearance: Mah 24, 2018 got hit.. only recieved my clearance June 7 2018
Visa Lodge: June 9, 2018 (todong dasal)
Visa grant: Sept 24, 2018 (direct grant)
THANK YOU GOD FOR THE BLESSING I HAVE RECIEVED.
Sa mga nag iintay po ng grant. Pray lng po.. darating na po yan soon
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Posts: 72Member
Joined: May 08, 2018
ROAD TO NSW - Visa 190 (75+5)
Age (forever young) - 30| Education (Bachelor's Degree) - 15 | English (Superior) - 20 | Work Experience (5) - 10 | State Sponsorship - 5
02/05/2018 - Vetassess Application (312111)
04/18/2018 - Positive Assessment (4.8 years)
05/07/2018 - Pte Exam (First take)
05/07/2018 - Pte Exam Results (S - 90 |R - 90 |L - 90 |W - 85 |Overall - 90)
05/08/2018 - EOI Lodge (70+5 Visa 190 NSW)
05/23/2018 - EOI Update (Work Experience 5 years)
05/25/2018 - NSW Pre-invitation
05/30/2018 - ITA Received (State Nomination Approval)
05/31/2018 - 06/22/2018 - Visa lodge preparation (documents completion)
-> 06/06/2018 - Notarize Affidavit of Relationship (from Family PH)
-> 06/09/2018 - Medical
-> 06/09/2018 - Notarize Affidavit of Relationship (from Friend SG)
-> 06/09/2018 - Notarize Affidavit of Relationship (from Partner's Family PH)
-> 06/09/2018 - NBI Clearance Received(from PH)
-> 06/12/2018 - Appealed for SG CoC
-> 06/14/2018 - Appeal for SG CoC Approved
-> 06/14/2018 - Applied SG CoC
-> 06/15/2018 - SG CoC Approved/Scheduled an appointment for fingerprint
-> 06/19/2018 - Partner's NBI Clearance Received(from PH)
-> 06/22/2018 - Fingerprint impression at SG Police/ SG CoC Received
06/23/2018 - Visa Lodge
-> 07/14/2018 - Uploaded Tax Document(current employment)
-> 09/10/2018 - Uploaded Payslips and Notice of salary adjustment
10/15/2018 - Direct Grant
---->BIG MOVE: MAY 30, 2019<----
Posts: 65Member
Joined: Jan 14, 2017
Posts: 187Member
Joined: Sep 18, 2016
233511 Industrial Engineer
[75 points Age: 25 I Qualification: 15 I Exp: 15 I English: 20]
01/07/16: Started to read about OZ migration
26/08/16: Book IELTS and self-review during off-days
24/09/16: IELTS Exam
07/10/16: IELTS Result Released (L7.5/R7.5/S6.5/W7) Failed
-------------- Break due to Pregnancy -------------
01/11/17: Submitted CDR + RSEA (Fast Track)
17/11/17: EA positive
-------------Break due to Family Matters -----------
15/02/18: Booked PTE-A exam & Review
23/02/18: PTE-A Exam (1st take)
24/02/18: L81/R75/S81/W90 - Proficient (Thank you Lord! Push pa for Superior)
08/03/18: Submitted EOI [189/190 : 65/70]
10/03/18: Booked PTE-A exam & Review
27/03/18: PTE-A Exam (2nd take)
28/03/18: L90/R85/S85/W90 - Superior (Thank you Lord again)
29/03/18: Updated EOI [189 I 75 points]
04/04/18: ITA received (Thank you Lord once again)
04/04/18: NBI clearance for hubby and myself (HIT- me! Released 20/04/18)
12/04/18: Medical @ Nationwide (hubby and daughter)
13/04/18: Health clearance provided - no action required (daughter - 8mo)
16/04/18: Medical @ Point Medical Group (me)
17/04/18: Medical @ Nationwide (son - 3yo)
19/04/18: Health clearance provided - no action required (me)
20/04/18: Health clearance provided - no action required (hubby)
27/04/18: Health clearance provided - no action required (son-3yo with PTB history) Thank you Lord, we are all cleared!
28/04/18: Visa Lodge (Thank You Lord
28/08/18: Visa Grant (Thank You Lord!)
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singapore based din po kame, tanong ko lang po if nag submit kayo ng tax documents from IRAS? direct grant po kasi kayo so baka may matutunan sa inyo hehe thanks po and kelan po BM nyo?
I am happy to help If you need a mortgage broker. Email - [email protected] / www.mortgagealley.com.au
****Timeline
Anszco Code: Construction Project Manager 133111
28 Oct 17: IELTS test
15 Apr 18: Skills Assessment Submitted (Vetassess)
24 May 18: Positive Assessment received from Vetassess
23 Jul 18: Lodged EOI for Subclass 489 QLD
28 Aug 18: Received pre-invite from QLD
04 Sep 18: Submitted all documents to QLD
12 Sep 18: Received approval from QLD and invitation to apply
17 Sep 18: Visa lodge
22 Dec 18: Direct grant 12 Sep 18: Received approval from QLD and invitation to apply
17 Sep 18: Visa lodge
22 Dec 18: Direct grant
01 Aug 2021: Applied for 887 visa
Currently Waiting for PR grant
Posts: 347Member
Joined: Jul 24, 2016
233111 - Chemical Engineer | Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Experience: 10 | English: 20 | Total: 75
26 Mar 2016 - TOEFL exam
06 Apr 2016 - TOEFL results (R-26/L-29/S-24/W-28) - proficient
10 Oct 2017 - lodged EA+RSEA fast track
30 Oct 2017 - EA contact (SSS/ITR and evidences for CE2)
02 Nov 2017 - provided additional EA requirements
06 Nov 2017 - EA competent assessment received
07 Nov 2017 - EOI submitted for 189 (65 points)
06 Dec 2017 - EOI updated: 189/190 NSW (65/70)
02 Mar 2018 - PTE 1st take (R-88/L-88/S-75/W-90) - proficient
05 Apr 2018 - PTE 2nd take (R-90/L-90/S-90/W-90) - superior
06 Apr 2018 - EOI updated: 189/190 NSW (75/80)
12 Apr 2018 - received NSW pre-invite
18 Apr 2018 - received ITA for 189
16 May 2018 - Visa 189 lodged
30 May 2018 - Medical at St. Luke's BGC
04 Jun 2018 - Health Clearance Provided: no action required
05 Sep 2018 - CO Contact requesting for additional De Facto Evidence
07 Sep 2018 - provided additional De Facto Evidence
29 Nov 2018 - GRANT received!
22 Jan 2019 - PDOS
PTE Tips and Resources:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aqV8dACd08cP4BKvpUY0B1sj_DZQRCxS?usp=sharing
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p673
E2language methods and mock exams - youtube
Posts: 209Member
Joined: Jul 28, 2014
149913 Facilities Manager (Age Pts:30 | English: 20 | Education: 15 | Experience: 0 | State Nomination: 5 | Total 70 pts)
11 Oct 2016 - Engaged services of a migration agent
20 Jan 2017 - VETASSESS Submission
17 Mar 2017 - IELTS Results [L-7.5; R-8.5; W-7; S-7.5; OBS-7.5]
13 Apr 2017 - VETASSESS negative assessment
5 Jun 2017 - VETASSESS reassessment
4 Dec 2017 - Positive Outcome (1 year only)
19 Dec 2017 - PTE Results [L - 90; R - 80; W - 88; S - 90; Overall 87)
20 Dec 2017 - Submitted EOI to NSW under stream 2.
16 Mar 2018 - NSW Pre invite
19 Mar 2018 - Submitted application for NSW Nomination
18 May 2018 - DIBP Invite to lodge VISA / Approval for NSW Nomination
19 Jun 2018 - Lodged VISA
26 Jun 2018 - wife and son medical checks (@ St. Lukes Global)
29 Jun 2018 - SG Police COC fingerprinting (mine)
30 Jun 2018 - medical checks at Point Medical (mine)
13 Jul 2018 - SG Police COC fingerprinting (wife)
9 Aug 2018 - NBI clearance (me and wife)
8 Oct 2018 - CO contact - GSM Adelaide - requesting for Evidence of Superior English: assign PTE scores
10 Dec 2018 - VISA granted! Thank you Lord!
1 Feb 2019 - Initial Entry
2 May 2019 - BM
3 May 2019 - Started work
15 Jun 2019 - wife and son BM
15 Jun 2023 - lodged citizenship application
5 Jul 2023 - received schedule for exam
14 Aug 2023 - Exam
21 Aug 2023 - Citizenship approved!
31 Oct 2023 - Citizenship ceremony
Posts: 9Member
Joined: Sep 08, 2017
@SGtoAU : yes po nag bigay ako Iras tax document from 2009 till this year.. though indi all the same time kasi nag request pa po ako from iras ng tax document na wala ako copy. Inindicate ko lng po sa file what year un inupload ko.
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Finally, got my DG this afternoon! Salamat sa lahat ng members dito dahil napaka informative ng forum na ito at malaki natulong sa journey namin...
Updating the tracker below including @KB.1083
God bless sa lahat at darating din grants nyo soon.
*******GRANTS********
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | GSM Office | Date Granted | Target State/City | IED
1. @alexisronan | 189 | 07 June 2018 | GSM Office | 15 Sep 2018
2. @batman | 489 NT| 06 June 2018|-| 15 Sep 2018 | Darwin |
3. @JLF | 190 NSW | 06 June 2018 |18 Sep 2018 | Sydney |
4. @KB.1083 | 190 | 9Jun2018 | 24 Sep 2018
5. @spoonized727 | 189 | 06 June 2018 | 24 Sep 2018
******VISA LODGE******
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
1. @rjq.m | 190 NSW | 23June18 |
2. @Jasna | 190 NSW | 22 June 18
3. @mxv588t | 190 | NSW Stream 2 | 19 June 18
4. @Enzeru08 | 489 TAS | 22June18 |
5. @Grifter | 189 | 25 June 2018 |
06|16|17: Started gathering documents for Visa 189
08|07|17: Submitted all requirements for ACS assessment
09|29|17: Received positive outcome from ACS
11|13|17: PTE 1st take (Proficient) - L-71 / R- 77 / S- 79/ W- 78
11|15|17: Lodgment of EOI: ICT Business Analyst (70 points for Visa 189)
04|01|18: Decided to start reviewing again for PTE (invites for ICT BA with 70 pts no longer moving)
05|07|18: PTE 2nd take (Superior) - L- 80 / R- 82 / S- 88/ W- 80
05|08|18: Updated EOI: ICT Business Analyst (80 points for Visa 189)
05|09|18: ITA received
05|25|18: Got my NBI Clearance
06|04|18: Got the renewed passports
06|06|18: Visa Lodged for 189
06|08|18: Medical (St. Lukes BGC)
06|16|18: Medical results: Health clearance provided - no action required
09|24|18: Direct Grant
Joined: Dec 14, 2017
nice! congrats!
Posts: 209Member
Joined: Jul 28, 2014
149913 Facilities Manager (Age Pts:30 | English: 20 | Education: 15 | Experience: 0 | State Nomination: 5 | Total 70 pts)
11 Oct 2016 - Engaged services of a migration agent
20 Jan 2017 - VETASSESS Submission
17 Mar 2017 - IELTS Results [L-7.5; R-8.5; W-7; S-7.5; OBS-7.5]
13 Apr 2017 - VETASSESS negative assessment
5 Jun 2017 - VETASSESS reassessment
4 Dec 2017 - Positive Outcome (1 year only)
19 Dec 2017 - PTE Results [L - 90; R - 80; W - 88; S - 90; Overall 87)
20 Dec 2017 - Submitted EOI to NSW under stream 2.
16 Mar 2018 - NSW Pre invite
19 Mar 2018 - Submitted application for NSW Nomination
18 May 2018 - DIBP Invite to lodge VISA / Approval for NSW Nomination
19 Jun 2018 - Lodged VISA
26 Jun 2018 - wife and son medical checks (@ St. Lukes Global)
29 Jun 2018 - SG Police COC fingerprinting (mine)
30 Jun 2018 - medical checks at Point Medical (mine)
13 Jul 2018 - SG Police COC fingerprinting (wife)
9 Aug 2018 - NBI clearance (me and wife)
8 Oct 2018 - CO contact - GSM Adelaide - requesting for Evidence of Superior English: assign PTE scores
10 Dec 2018 - VISA granted! Thank you Lord!
1 Feb 2019 - Initial Entry
2 May 2019 - BM
3 May 2019 - Started work
15 Jun 2019 - wife and son BM
15 Jun 2023 - lodged citizenship application
5 Jul 2023 - received schedule for exam
14 Aug 2023 - Exam
21 Aug 2023 - Citizenship approved!
31 Oct 2023 - Citizenship ceremony
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
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
Posts: 86Member
Joined: Apr 12, 2018
Posts: 72Member
Joined: May 08, 2018
ROAD TO NSW - Visa 190 (75+5)
Age (forever young) - 30| Education (Bachelor's Degree) - 15 | English (Superior) - 20 | Work Experience (5) - 10 | State Sponsorship - 5
02/05/2018 - Vetassess Application (312111)
04/18/2018 - Positive Assessment (4.8 years)
05/07/2018 - Pte Exam (First take)
05/07/2018 - Pte Exam Results (S - 90 |R - 90 |L - 90 |W - 85 |Overall - 90)
05/08/2018 - EOI Lodge (70+5 Visa 190 NSW)
05/23/2018 - EOI Update (Work Experience 5 years)
05/25/2018 - NSW Pre-invitation
05/30/2018 - ITA Received (State Nomination Approval)
05/31/2018 - 06/22/2018 - Visa lodge preparation (documents completion)
-> 06/06/2018 - Notarize Affidavit of Relationship (from Family PH)
-> 06/09/2018 - Medical
-> 06/09/2018 - Notarize Affidavit of Relationship (from Friend SG)
-> 06/09/2018 - Notarize Affidavit of Relationship (from Partner's Family PH)
-> 06/09/2018 - NBI Clearance Received(from PH)
-> 06/12/2018 - Appealed for SG CoC
-> 06/14/2018 - Appeal for SG CoC Approved
-> 06/14/2018 - Applied SG CoC
-> 06/15/2018 - SG CoC Approved/Scheduled an appointment for fingerprint
-> 06/19/2018 - Partner's NBI Clearance Received(from PH)
-> 06/22/2018 - Fingerprint impression at SG Police/ SG CoC Received
06/23/2018 - Visa Lodge
-> 07/14/2018 - Uploaded Tax Document(current employment)
-> 09/10/2018 - Uploaded Payslips and Notice of salary adjustment
10/15/2018 - Direct Grant
---->BIG MOVE: MAY 30, 2019<----
Posts: 309Member
Joined: May 25, 2018
Posts: 187Member
Joined: Sep 18, 2016
233511 Industrial Engineer
[75 points Age: 25 I Qualification: 15 I Exp: 15 I English: 20]
01/07/16: Started to read about OZ migration
26/08/16: Book IELTS and self-review during off-days
24/09/16: IELTS Exam
07/10/16: IELTS Result Released (L7.5/R7.5/S6.5/W7) Failed
-------------- Break due to Pregnancy -------------
01/11/17: Submitted CDR + RSEA (Fast Track)
17/11/17: EA positive
-------------Break due to Family Matters -----------
15/02/18: Booked PTE-A exam & Review
23/02/18: PTE-A Exam (1st take)
24/02/18: L81/R75/S81/W90 - Proficient (Thank you Lord! Push pa for Superior)
08/03/18: Submitted EOI [189/190 : 65/70]
10/03/18: Booked PTE-A exam & Review
27/03/18: PTE-A Exam (2nd take)
28/03/18: L90/R85/S85/W90 - Superior (Thank you Lord again)
29/03/18: Updated EOI [189 I 75 points]
04/04/18: ITA received (Thank you Lord once again)
04/04/18: NBI clearance for hubby and myself (HIT- me! Released 20/04/18)
12/04/18: Medical @ Nationwide (hubby and daughter)
13/04/18: Health clearance provided - no action required (daughter - 8mo)
16/04/18: Medical @ Point Medical Group (me)
17/04/18: Medical @ Nationwide (son - 3yo)
19/04/18: Health clearance provided - no action required (me)
20/04/18: Health clearance provided - no action required (hubby)
27/04/18: Health clearance provided - no action required (son-3yo with PTB history) Thank you Lord, we are all cleared!
28/04/18: Visa Lodge (Thank You Lord
28/08/18: Visa Grant (Thank You Lord!)
Posts: 72Member
Joined: May 08, 2018
ROAD TO NSW - Visa 190 (75+5)
Age (forever young) - 30| Education (Bachelor's Degree) - 15 | English (Superior) - 20 | Work Experience (5) - 10 | State Sponsorship - 5
02/05/2018 - Vetassess Application (312111)
04/18/2018 - Positive Assessment (4.8 years)
05/07/2018 - Pte Exam (First take)
05/07/2018 - Pte Exam Results (S - 90 |R - 90 |L - 90 |W - 85 |Overall - 90)
05/08/2018 - EOI Lodge (70+5 Visa 190 NSW)
05/23/2018 - EOI Update (Work Experience 5 years)
05/25/2018 - NSW Pre-invitation
05/30/2018 - ITA Received (State Nomination Approval)
05/31/2018 - 06/22/2018 - Visa lodge preparation (documents completion)
-> 06/06/2018 - Notarize Affidavit of Relationship (from Family PH)
-> 06/09/2018 - Medical
-> 06/09/2018 - Notarize Affidavit of Relationship (from Friend SG)
-> 06/09/2018 - Notarize Affidavit of Relationship (from Partner's Family PH)
-> 06/09/2018 - NBI Clearance Received(from PH)
-> 06/12/2018 - Appealed for SG CoC
-> 06/14/2018 - Appeal for SG CoC Approved
-> 06/14/2018 - Applied SG CoC
-> 06/15/2018 - SG CoC Approved/Scheduled an appointment for fingerprint
-> 06/19/2018 - Partner's NBI Clearance Received(from PH)
-> 06/22/2018 - Fingerprint impression at SG Police/ SG CoC Received
06/23/2018 - Visa Lodge
-> 07/14/2018 - Uploaded Tax Document(current employment)
-> 09/10/2018 - Uploaded Payslips and Notice of salary adjustment
10/15/2018 - Direct Grant
---->BIG MOVE: MAY 30, 2019<----
Posts: 347Member
Joined: Jul 24, 2016
233111 - Chemical Engineer | Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Experience: 10 | English: 20 | Total: 75
26 Mar 2016 - TOEFL exam
06 Apr 2016 - TOEFL results (R-26/L-29/S-24/W-28) - proficient
10 Oct 2017 - lodged EA+RSEA fast track
30 Oct 2017 - EA contact (SSS/ITR and evidences for CE2)
02 Nov 2017 - provided additional EA requirements
06 Nov 2017 - EA competent assessment received
07 Nov 2017 - EOI submitted for 189 (65 points)
06 Dec 2017 - EOI updated: 189/190 NSW (65/70)
02 Mar 2018 - PTE 1st take (R-88/L-88/S-75/W-90) - proficient
05 Apr 2018 - PTE 2nd take (R-90/L-90/S-90/W-90) - superior
06 Apr 2018 - EOI updated: 189/190 NSW (75/80)
12 Apr 2018 - received NSW pre-invite
18 Apr 2018 - received ITA for 189
16 May 2018 - Visa 189 lodged
30 May 2018 - Medical at St. Luke's BGC
04 Jun 2018 - Health Clearance Provided: no action required
05 Sep 2018 - CO Contact requesting for additional De Facto Evidence
07 Sep 2018 - provided additional De Facto Evidence
29 Nov 2018 - GRANT received!
22 Jan 2019 - PDOS
PTE Tips and Resources:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aqV8dACd08cP4BKvpUY0B1sj_DZQRCxS?usp=sharing
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p673
E2language methods and mock exams - youtube