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Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
congratulations po... ang saya saya ng pasko!!
mabuhay kayo!!
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
Posts: 1,455Member
Joined: Apr 26, 2011
congrats
Posts: 98Member
Joined: Jan 08, 2012
Nominated Occupation: Sales & Marketing Manager (AIM 131112- hubby) Skilled Australian Sponsored Visa(subclass 190)
16/03/2012- lodged skill assessment (AIM); 08/05/2012- Skill Assessment- POSITIVE; 16/08/2012- IELTS 4 (L- 8 R-8 W- 7.0 S-7.5= OB-7.5); EOI Registration: 26/08/2012; SA SS Application: 29/08/2012; SA SS Approval: 29/11/2012; DIAC Invitation: 29/11/2012; Visa Lodgement: 27/12/2012; Immi Acknowledgement Application Received: 27/12/2012
Case Officer Assigned: 01/02/2013 (GSM Team 33) Medicals Finalized: 24/02/2013 PCCs and Further Documents Sent: 06/03/2013 VISA GRANT: 13/03/2013 (All Glory and Honor to God!!!!)
IED: September 2013
Target Date of Permanent Move: January 2015
"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
"The will of God will not take you, to a place where His grace will not protect you"
Posts: 1,643Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2011
Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
Posts: 183Member
Joined: Feb 14, 2012
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313)
05 Mar 2012 - ACS Application Submission
30 Mar 2012 - ACS Result : Suitable
12 May 2012 - IELTS exam
18 Jul 2012 - EOI Submission 60 pts
25 Jul 2012 - IElTS Remark - No change
01 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Invitation, Application Lodged
05 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Application Acknowledged by DIAC
15 Nov 2012 - Medical Exam at SATA
17 Nov 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 6 - RJB
04 Dec 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!
17 Nov 2013 - EID
Posts: 544Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2012
May 2012 - Revalidated ACS Application (System Analyst)
9/1/2012 - Taken My 3rd IELTS Exam
9/14/2012 - Got IELTS results: L=8,R=8.5,W=7,S=7 .. :-) .. pag may tiyaga..may nilaga
9/15/2012 - Updated my EOI = 65 points (visa 190);60 (VISA 189)
10/10/2012 - Australia Federal Police Clearance Submitted Online
10/11/2012 - FBI Clearance Sent Through DHL
10/22/2012 - Received scan copy of AFP clearance from my friend in Melbourne
11/15/2012 - Received Invitation for 189 (about 2 months after 60 pts effectivity)
11/24/2012 - 189 VISA Lodged
11/29/2012 - DIAC Ack :-)
12/4/2012 - Received FBI clearance. Friend in US sent scanned copy
12/17/2012 - CO Assigned
04/17/2013 Visa 189 Granted.. Thank you Lord...
08/09/2013 - Flight to Sydney through PAL
08/10/2013 - Touchdown Sydney
08/12/2013 - Start of Job Hunt in Australia
08/26/2013 - First day of work... THANK YOU LORD...
07/16/2015 - Transferred to my second job/company
Pray, Hope AND Don't Worry - Padre Pio
Posts: 199Member
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
Here is my timeline with fees incurred 2012
April 21- IELTS Passed (British Council Sg S$310)/ April-March -requirements for VETASSES, CTC 4 copies,DHL etc. (S$600)/March 19- Apply VETASSES online ($1150 aud)/June 06, 2012 - VETASSES (Architectural Draftsman) feedback positive /August 08- Apply EOI visa 190 at 70 points/September 11- Resubmit EOI (Was asked to change EOI form)/November 22- Apply for SS in WA (arch draftsman still available)/November 22- Resubmit EOI (changed the State from Victoria to WA)/December 05- Initial Contact by DIAC saying WA is interested./December 07- WA SS approved December 10- DIAC Invitation received (1 week down ecomm) December 14- Lodged Visa $3050aud (plus technical issues of ecom visa was "lodged" December 21 daw)/ Dec 28 - Medicals (frontload)/January 8 -CO Assigned/January 23-PCC/ JANUARY 23---VISA GRANT!!!!!!!!!!
Posts: 1,643Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2011
Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
Posts: 123Member
Joined: Feb 27, 2012
Good luck naman at June next year na ang IED ko. Angdami ko pa asikasuhin dito sa SG at Pinas.
For those still waiting, tiyaga tiyaga lang (though impatient ako haha).
Ginebra San Miguel 175
August 2011 - ACS
January 2012 - IELTS
February 2012 - Lodged 175
May 2012 - CO Allocation
June 2012 - Meds, PCC Submission
December 2012 - Visa Approved
Posts: 770Member
Joined: Apr 04, 2012
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
Nominated Occupation: CHEMIST 2111-11
11/MAY/2011 - IELTS Exam
20/JUNE/2011 - Lodged Online Visa Application
15/FEB/2012 - CO Allocation
26/JUNE/2012 - VISA GRANTED! Thank you Lord!
11/APR/2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
10/MAR/2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Posts: 233Member
Joined: Oct 18, 2012
Posts: 770Member
Joined: Apr 04, 2012
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
Nominated Occupation: CHEMIST 2111-11
11/MAY/2011 - IELTS Exam
20/JUNE/2011 - Lodged Online Visa Application
15/FEB/2012 - CO Allocation
26/JUNE/2012 - VISA GRANTED! Thank you Lord!
11/APR/2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
10/MAR/2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Posts: 49Member
Joined: Feb 09, 2012
I immediately complied and sent them manually all the results (thru my agent). Medyo natagalan lang po ang PC from the government of Libya. Pinadala ko po lahat via FedEx kasi po ay wala ditong eHealth system available sa mga Panel Doctors nila.
Still waiting for the visa grant!
Hoping for the best!!
Congratulations po sa inyong lahat!!
Posts: 1,643Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2011
Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
Posts: 4Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2012
Posts: 53Member
Joined: Nov 11, 2012
OCCUPATION: Training and Development Professional (223311)
Nov 2012 - prepared documents for VETASSESS
December 2012 - submitted documents for VETASSESS
March 8, 2013 - IELTS Speaking Test
March 9, 2013 - IELTS L-R-W
March 20, 2013 - IELTS Results L-7.0, R-6.5, W-7.5, S-7.0 ;((
March 21, 2013 - VETASSESS and Points Test Advice Results - POSITIVE
Nov. 20, 2013 - IELTS Speaking Exam (2nd take)
Nov. 21, 2013 - IELTS LRW Exam (2nd take)
Dec. 4, 2013 - IELTS Result POSITIVE!!! (L-8.5, R-7, W-7.5, S-7.5)
Dec. 5, 2013 - Submitted EOI for Subclass 190
Feb. 22, 2014 - Submitted ACT Nomination Application
~I believe that things happen for a reason and I have faith that God will make things possible at the right time.~
Claim it. Believe it. Achieve it.
Posts: 11Member
Joined: Nov 21, 2012
8 Oct 12 - (me) Application for Visa 456 and (partner) tourist visa 676
20 Oct 12 - (partner) Apply for ACS Skills Assessment
30 Oct 12 - (me) Medicals
22 Nov 12 - (me & partner) Granted Visa 456 & 676
26 Nov 12 - (partner) ACS Skills Assessment positive
IELTS still valid since (partner) took exam last July 2010
3 Dec 12 - received DIAC invitation
Application and Payment for Visa 189
Posts: 45Member
Joined: Nov 25, 2012
Occupation: General Accountant (ANZSCO Code 221111)
03/17/12 - Took IELTS Exam
03/28/12 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, R-9, W-7, S-8)
06/02/12 - Sent Requirements for IPA Qualifications & Skills Assessment
06/18/12 - Positive Qualifications Assessment
07/04/12 - Positive Skills Assessment
08/14/12 - Receipt of Skills Assessment Outcome Letter
08/14/12 - Submitted EOI
10/01/12 - Received invitation to lodge visa application
11/29/12 - Lodged visa application (PR 189) & received confirmation for valid application
12/20/12 - CO assigned
01/11/13 - Primary applicant & de facto partner completed medicals
02/07/13 - Dependent completed medicals
02/20/13 - Dependent's medicals referred
04/23/13 - Visa grant!!! Praise the Lord!
"Man proposes, God disposes."
Posts: 45Member
Joined: Nov 25, 2012
Occupation: General Accountant (ANZSCO Code 221111)
03/17/12 - Took IELTS Exam
03/28/12 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, R-9, W-7, S-8)
06/02/12 - Sent Requirements for IPA Qualifications & Skills Assessment
06/18/12 - Positive Qualifications Assessment
07/04/12 - Positive Skills Assessment
08/14/12 - Receipt of Skills Assessment Outcome Letter
08/14/12 - Submitted EOI
10/01/12 - Received invitation to lodge visa application
11/29/12 - Lodged visa application (PR 189) & received confirmation for valid application
12/20/12 - CO assigned
01/11/13 - Primary applicant & de facto partner completed medicals
02/07/13 - Dependent completed medicals
02/20/13 - Dependent's medicals referred
04/23/13 - Visa grant!!! Praise the Lord!
"Man proposes, God disposes."
Posts: 123Member
Joined: Nov 01, 2012
May 2011 - started collecting requirements | 05 Aug 2011 – ACS skill assessment submitted online | 27 Sep 2011 – ACS skill assessment result – Suitable | Oct 2011 - IELTS (L-7.5, R-7.5, W-7, S-6.5) | May 2012 – IELTS (L-8.5, R-8, W-6.5, S-7) | 04 July 2012 – EOI submitted | Sep 2012 – IELTS (L-8.0, R-6.5, W-7.5, S-7) | 01 Nov 2012 – SkillSelect invitation for Subclass 189 (60pts) | 04 Nov 2012 – 189 visa application lodged (3,060AUD) | 09 Nov 2012 - Acknowledgement received | 21 Nov 2012 – CO Allocated | 22 Nov 2012 – Request Checklist from CO for evidence of character and evidence of health | 26 Nov 2012 – Received a call in the office from OZ commission (COE verification) | 06 Dec 2012 – Medical exam at SATA CommHealth | 07 Dec 2012 – Singapore and Phil. NBI Police Clearance submitted to CO | 14 Dec 2012 – Visa Granted! --- Initial entry date: 20Nov2013 Thanks Lord!!!
Posts: 123Member
Joined: Nov 01, 2012
Online application ka din ba? sa eVisa meron pong option to arrange your medical, you just need to fill-up yung form then sa last part you'll be given a referral form to print, then arrange for an appointment on your preffered clinic na nasa list ng DIAC.
May 2011 - started collecting requirements | 05 Aug 2011 – ACS skill assessment submitted online | 27 Sep 2011 – ACS skill assessment result – Suitable | Oct 2011 - IELTS (L-7.5, R-7.5, W-7, S-6.5) | May 2012 – IELTS (L-8.5, R-8, W-6.5, S-7) | 04 July 2012 – EOI submitted | Sep 2012 – IELTS (L-8.0, R-6.5, W-7.5, S-7) | 01 Nov 2012 – SkillSelect invitation for Subclass 189 (60pts) | 04 Nov 2012 – 189 visa application lodged (3,060AUD) | 09 Nov 2012 - Acknowledgement received | 21 Nov 2012 – CO Allocated | 22 Nov 2012 – Request Checklist from CO for evidence of character and evidence of health | 26 Nov 2012 – Received a call in the office from OZ commission (COE verification) | 06 Dec 2012 – Medical exam at SATA CommHealth | 07 Dec 2012 – Singapore and Phil. NBI Police Clearance submitted to CO | 14 Dec 2012 – Visa Granted! --- Initial entry date: 20Nov2013 Thanks Lord!!!
Posts: 481Member
Joined: Dec 15, 2012
I just obtained my NBI clearance from Cebu. It's valid kasi centralized na sila ngayon. Makukuha mo agad on the day you applied. Unless, "hit" ka, in which case, 10 days. HIT lang naman if may kapareho ka ng name. If not naman, agad-agad, andyan na clearance.
I also got my medicals from Cebu Doctor's Hospital.
21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
8 Jan 2013 - visa approved
Posts: 544Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2012
anybody had the same CO? i hope mabilis syang mag process...
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May 2012 - Revalidated ACS Application (System Analyst)
9/1/2012 - Taken My 3rd IELTS Exam
9/14/2012 - Got IELTS results: L=8,R=8.5,W=7,S=7 .. :-) .. pag may tiyaga..may nilaga
9/15/2012 - Updated my EOI = 65 points (visa 190);60 (VISA 189)
10/10/2012 - Australia Federal Police Clearance Submitted Online
10/11/2012 - FBI Clearance Sent Through DHL
10/22/2012 - Received scan copy of AFP clearance from my friend in Melbourne
11/15/2012 - Received Invitation for 189 (about 2 months after 60 pts effectivity)
11/24/2012 - 189 VISA Lodged
11/29/2012 - DIAC Ack :-)
12/4/2012 - Received FBI clearance. Friend in US sent scanned copy
12/17/2012 - CO Assigned
04/17/2013 Visa 189 Granted.. Thank you Lord...
08/09/2013 - Flight to Sydney through PAL
08/10/2013 - Touchdown Sydney
08/12/2013 - Start of Job Hunt in Australia
08/26/2013 - First day of work... THANK YOU LORD...
07/16/2015 - Transferred to my second job/company
Pray, Hope AND Don't Worry - Padre Pio
Posts: 45Member
Joined: Nov 25, 2012
Occupation: General Accountant (ANZSCO Code 221111)
03/17/12 - Took IELTS Exam
03/28/12 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, R-9, W-7, S-8)
06/02/12 - Sent Requirements for IPA Qualifications & Skills Assessment
06/18/12 - Positive Qualifications Assessment
07/04/12 - Positive Skills Assessment
08/14/12 - Receipt of Skills Assessment Outcome Letter
08/14/12 - Submitted EOI
10/01/12 - Received invitation to lodge visa application
11/29/12 - Lodged visa application (PR 189) & received confirmation for valid application
12/20/12 - CO assigned
01/11/13 - Primary applicant & de facto partner completed medicals
02/07/13 - Dependent completed medicals
02/20/13 - Dependent's medicals referred
04/23/13 - Visa grant!!! Praise the Lord!
"Man proposes, God disposes."
Posts: 1,455Member
Joined: Apr 26, 2011
mabibilis trumabaho yung Team 6...
pero wag ka mag-alala... saglit lang rin yan. goodluck!!!
Posts: 25Member
Joined: Jul 10, 2012
Hi there Angel4ever. visa grant for visa 857 was granted last thursday, 13.12.12. to God be the Glory. this is onshore application with two of my kids... 18 and 21 yo. thank God. God is always good...
Timeline:
857 visa application filed by MA, DRC. - June 27
Acknowledgement: August 13 ata....
Nomination approved plus CO assignment - October 25
Medical results for non migrating son left in PI followed up by CO - Oct 25
MA followed up medicals submitted by St Lukes to Global Health last June 22 - Oct 25 - Dec 12
I rang up Global Health - Dec 12
Visa granted - 13.12.12 To God be the glory
Mabuti pa ang offshore application mas mabilis kesa sa onshore...
Posts: 45Member
Joined: Nov 25, 2012
Occupation: General Accountant (ANZSCO Code 221111)
03/17/12 - Took IELTS Exam
03/28/12 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, R-9, W-7, S-8)
06/02/12 - Sent Requirements for IPA Qualifications & Skills Assessment
06/18/12 - Positive Qualifications Assessment
07/04/12 - Positive Skills Assessment
08/14/12 - Receipt of Skills Assessment Outcome Letter
08/14/12 - Submitted EOI
10/01/12 - Received invitation to lodge visa application
11/29/12 - Lodged visa application (PR 189) & received confirmation for valid application
12/20/12 - CO assigned
01/11/13 - Primary applicant & de facto partner completed medicals
02/07/13 - Dependent completed medicals
02/20/13 - Dependent's medicals referred
04/23/13 - Visa grant!!! Praise the Lord!
"Man proposes, God disposes."
Posts: 481Member
Joined: Dec 15, 2012
21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
8 Jan 2013 - visa approved
Posts: 45Member
Joined: Nov 25, 2012
Occupation: General Accountant (ANZSCO Code 221111)
03/17/12 - Took IELTS Exam
03/28/12 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, R-9, W-7, S-8)
06/02/12 - Sent Requirements for IPA Qualifications & Skills Assessment
06/18/12 - Positive Qualifications Assessment
07/04/12 - Positive Skills Assessment
08/14/12 - Receipt of Skills Assessment Outcome Letter
08/14/12 - Submitted EOI
10/01/12 - Received invitation to lodge visa application
11/29/12 - Lodged visa application (PR 189) & received confirmation for valid application
12/20/12 - CO assigned
01/11/13 - Primary applicant & de facto partner completed medicals
02/07/13 - Dependent completed medicals
02/20/13 - Dependent's medicals referred
04/23/13 - Visa grant!!! Praise the Lord!
"Man proposes, God disposes."
Posts: 481Member
Joined: Dec 15, 2012
21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
8 Jan 2013 - visa approved