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Nominated Occupation : Chemical Engineer 233111, 189 (75 points)
11-Nov-2017 IELTS, L8.5 | R9.0 | S7.0 | W7.0
27-Nov-2017 EOI Lodged 189 (65 points)
22-Aug-2018 PTE Academic
23-Aug-2018 PTE Academic, L90 | R78 | S90 | W82
30-Aug-2018 PTE Academic
31-Aug-2018 PTE Academic, L90 | R79 | S90 | W82
31-Aug-2018 EOI Updated 189 (75 points)
10-Sept-2018 ITA Received 189 Praise the Lord!
24-Sept-2018 Visa Lodged 189 Praying...
29-Sept-2018 Health Assessment at Nationwide Health Systems
02-Oct-2018 Health clearance provided – no action required
01-Dec-2018 Visa Grant (Direct Grant) God iba ka talaga!!!
“My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness...for when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians: 9-10
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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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Bukod pa dun ay dipende din kung ilang years ang ibabawas ni ACS sayo. 8 yrs experience ka, good thing if 2years deduction lang makukuha mo. What if 4yrs or more? iba ulit ang points for migration mo nun.. If you need other agent's opinion/services perhaps you can message @RheaMARN1171933 she is very knowledgeable about the migration procedures. You can also read thru her replies/comments to other threads
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(Age-30pts, English-20pts, Education-15pts)
06/Feb/2018 : 1st PTE: L-77;R-90;S-90;W-79
13/Mar/2018 : Notarized docs in a SG lawfirm
16/Mar/2018 : ACS assessment submitted
02/May/2018 : ACS result positive
10/May/2018 : 2nd PTE: L-90;R-88;S-90;W-87
20/May/2018 : Submitted EOI
25/May/2018 : Submitted SA state sponsorship (visa 489)
13/Jun/2018 : Generated HAP ID for Medical
16/Jun/2018 : Wife's Medical @ Nationwide Makati
18/Jun/2018 : NBI Clearance
05/Jul/2018 : My Medical @ SG AMK SATA
25/Jul/2018 : ITA Received!! Thank You Lord!
01/Aug/2018 : SG Police Clearance
22/Aug/2018 : Visa lodged. Frontloaded all documents
waiting game.....
14/Dec/2018 : Granted!! Thankful for all the members in this forum.
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Nominated Occupation : Chemical Engineer 233111, 189 (75 points)
11-Nov-2017 IELTS, L8.5 | R9.0 | S7.0 | W7.0
27-Nov-2017 EOI Lodged 189 (65 points)
22-Aug-2018 PTE Academic
23-Aug-2018 PTE Academic, L90 | R78 | S90 | W82
30-Aug-2018 PTE Academic
31-Aug-2018 PTE Academic, L90 | R79 | S90 | W82
31-Aug-2018 EOI Updated 189 (75 points)
10-Sept-2018 ITA Received 189 Praise the Lord!
24-Sept-2018 Visa Lodged 189 Praying...
29-Sept-2018 Health Assessment at Nationwide Health Systems
02-Oct-2018 Health clearance provided – no action required
01-Dec-2018 Visa Grant (Direct Grant) God iba ka talaga!!!
“My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness...for when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians: 9-10
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
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Nominated Occupation : Chemical Engineer 233111, 189 (75 points)
11-Nov-2017 IELTS, L8.5 | R9.0 | S7.0 | W7.0
27-Nov-2017 EOI Lodged 189 (65 points)
22-Aug-2018 PTE Academic
23-Aug-2018 PTE Academic, L90 | R78 | S90 | W82
30-Aug-2018 PTE Academic
31-Aug-2018 PTE Academic, L90 | R79 | S90 | W82
31-Aug-2018 EOI Updated 189 (75 points)
10-Sept-2018 ITA Received 189 Praise the Lord!
24-Sept-2018 Visa Lodged 189 Praying...
29-Sept-2018 Health Assessment at Nationwide Health Systems
02-Oct-2018 Health clearance provided – no action required
01-Dec-2018 Visa Grant (Direct Grant) God iba ka talaga!!!
“My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness...for when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians: 9-10
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Tanong po, Sa next step pa lang po kmi. Sa PTE. Any tips po, youtube channel or website na pedeng aralin pr po makasuperior ang score. kasi mukang kht same field kme, ngastop ako s work pgngkakababy mukang malabong mkpositive ako s assessment.balak po namin na as early as possible makaexam ung asawa ko pr po mkhabol s open state s field nmin. Salamat po in advance.
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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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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
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Meron naman nakalagay na ganito sa form888:
However, under policy, your statement should be witnessed or certified according to the legal practices of the country in which you make the statement.
Pwede ka rin pala magsubmit ng affidavit of relationship na nakalagay ang history of relationship, social aspect, financial aspect, commitment to a shared life with the exclusion of others. Pwede ka rin pagawa ng ganito sa ibang witness ng relationship nyo like relatives and friends
Btw tag kita sa DIY de facto rel thread para hindi tayo off topic
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
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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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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
6. @enzeru08 | 489 | 22 June 2018 | 05 Oct 2018| Hobart |
7. @Jasna | 190 NSW | 20 June 18 | 6 Oct 2018 | Sydney
8. @rjq.m | 190 NSW | 23June18 | 15 Oct 2018 | Sydney
9. @Grifter | 189 | 25 June 2018 | 17 Oct 2018
******VISA LODGE******
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
1. @mxv588t | 190 | NSW Stream 2 | 19 June 18 | 8 October / PTE evidence | Adelaide
2. @missyogi |189 | SA | June 16 2018 | CO contacted | salary payslip | October 2
3. @Anne2018 | 189 | 25 June 2018 | 17 October 2018 | Form 80, Police Checks and Medical | CO Amanda/Adelaide
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