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Posts: 58Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2018
Visa 189 Grant Dec 3, 2018
Posts: 318Member
Joined: Oct 19, 2016
ANZSCO 233513 | Production or Plant Engineer | Age :25, Education: 15, Employment: 15, PTE: 20| Total points = 75
10.01.2016 | Interest in OZ migration ignited!
03.03.2018 | Started PTE review through CEVAS (10 sessions).
05.15.2018 | PTE A Test : LRSW|79/86/83/86
06.06.2018 | Lodged EA Assessment.
08.28.2018 | Received positive results from EA (wew)! All experiences credited.
08.28.2018 | Lodged EOI for visa 189.
09.10.2018 | Invitation to Apply (ITA) received.
09.27.2018 | Lodged visa.
10.08.2018 | Medical for dependents (no action required).
10.22.2018 | Medical for main applicant (no action required).
12.17.2018 | IMMI Assessment Commence Letter Received.
12.19.2018 | Grant finally! ^_^
Posts: 276Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2016
5/15 | Decided to migrate Down Under
12/08/16 | Applied for ACS Assessment
24/08/16 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
31/08/16 | Lodge 489 FS EOI (65pts)
25/09/16 | Lodge 190 EOI (60pts)
25/09/16 | Lodge Victoria Nomination
23/01/17 | Visa 190 - Denied
--------Retaking PTE exam----------
07/05/18 | +5pts Work Experience
16/05/18 | PTE Proficient for my wife
19/06/18 | Positive CPAA assessment for my wife
19/06/18 | +5pts Partner points
19/06/18 | Submitted my 189 visa EOI - 70 pts
03/07/18 | Submitted my 190 visa EOI - 75 pts
17/08/18 | Re-applied for ACS Assessment
08/10/18 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
09/10/18 | Updated my 189 visa EOI - 80 pts
11/10/18 | Visa 189 ITA Received - Finally, after more than 2 years
16/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit!
18/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit! (Wifey)
23/10/18 | Visa 189 Application Lodge
01/12/18 | Health Clearance provided - No action required (Both of us)
04/01/19 | VISA GRANT!!!! Thank you Lord!!!
------------English Exams-----------------
7/15 | IELTS L: 6.5 S: 5.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.0
12/15 | IELTS L: 7.5 S: 6.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.5
Aiming for PTE Superior scores
2/08/2016 - PTE-A L:65 R:76 S:69 W:69
28/03/2017 - PTE-A L:64 R:70 S:61 W:72
16/01/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:78 S:84 W:77
01/02/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:73 S:87 W:71
21/02/2018 - PTE-A L:74 R:75 S:90 W:75
07/03/2018 - PTE-A L:66 R:89 S:88 W:73
28/08/2018 - PTE-A L:83 R:78 S:90 W:84 - Sakit! T_T
25/09/2018 - PTE-A L:79 R:85 S:84 W:89 - Finally!!!
Sample Recordings:
Read Aloud: https://app.box.com/s/21jw2y6k9h71n2ghqalnv0rv1c1icn55
Describe Image: https://app.box.com/s/ufqwz2sh7dywacqmgx2kpuzzkahmfam1
Retell Lecture: https://app.box.com/s/tsphs5r9kh8ui9x2yxy4h9o9us7wu5e1
PTE Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/311342?
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength" - Phil 4:13
Posts: 33Member
Joined: Apr 20, 2017
******GRANTS********
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | GSM Office | Date Granted | Target State/City | IED
1. @arcsump |189| 04 september 2018 | 16 november 2018
2. @k_ann_15 |189 | 13 september 2018| 23 November 2018 | sydney / melbourne | 03 september 2019
3. @leadme | 189 | 24 September 2018 | Adelaide | 01 December 2018 | Melbourne | 19 September 2019
4. @flaming_vines | 189 | September 25, 2018 | 03 December 2018 | Sydney/Melbourne | 17 August 2019
5. @milktea13 | 189 | September 12, 2018 | 03 Decemmber 2018 | |
6. @jher31 | 189 | September 22, 2018 |Adelaide| 05 December 2018 | Melbourne|25 September 2019
7. @michaelguanzon_ust | 189 | September 23, 2018 | 05 December 2018 | Sydney | 01 October 2019
8. @ENGINEER_SALESMAN |189 | September 20, 2018 | GSM Adelaide | 05 December 2018 | Sydney | 18 September 2019
******VISA LODGE******
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
1. @irenesky I 489 QLD I 01 September 2018 / 07 November '18 / Form 1229 /Adelaide
2. @baldogerz | 190 SA | September 16, 2018
3. @fromSGtoAU | 489 QLD | September 17, 2018
4. @its.kc |189|Sept 20, 2018
5. @maguero | 489 SA | September 23, 2018
6. @gibo43 | 189 | September 27, 2018
7. @amifat | 189 | September 28, 2018 | 05 December 2018 | Medical
8. @barbedwire | 189 | September 30, 2018
9. @gsoldjukic | 489 | September 28, 2018
10. @keynkey | 189 | September 26, 2018
***Invitation Received***
Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | ITA Date Received
1. @shielalables | 189 | 80 | 231612 | September 11, 2018
2. @au2018 | 189 | 80 | 263111 | September 10, 2018
3. @Drickster | 489 SA | 75 | 311213 | September 28, 2018
4. @boogie789 | 189| 70 | 263311| October 10, 2018
*******EOI LODGE*******
Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | EOI Lodge Date
1. @aaronvergara06 |189,190 | 70pts | 75pts NSW| 233211 | Sept.09,2018Updating hehe
2. @marbans_8 |189|85 pts|263311|Sept. 12, 2018
3. @neni0hk |189/190 NSW|75/80 pts|261313|29 Sept 2018
4. @ayennnnnn 224111| 189 - 75 pts | Sept. 28, 2018
5. @mycroft_holmes | 190 | 70 | 312211 | September 23, 2018
Posts: 215Member
Joined: Feb 01, 2018
FB group: Pinoy AU Adelaide
FB group: From Singapore to Adelaide
FB group: Pinoy IT Adelaide
263112 Network Administrator
(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.
Posts: 215Member
Joined: Feb 01, 2018
FB group: Pinoy AU Adelaide
FB group: From Singapore to Adelaide
FB group: Pinoy IT Adelaide
263112 Network Administrator
(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.
Posts: 19Member
Joined: May 07, 2017
Naka sponsored visa ako ng employer nag apply ako ng Visa 190 at nainvite netong november 2018 pero ang medical examination ko malapit na maexpire etong january 2019. Pano po ako ulit ng medical? Yung luma ba na hap id gagamitin? Pano process ulit ng pagkuha ng hap id. Sa immiaccount pag new.application sa health wala sa.option ang visa 190.
Maraming salamat sa sasagot.
Posts: 472Member
Joined: Mar 31, 2018
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.|
Posts: 19Member
Joined: May 07, 2017
Posts: 294Member
Joined: Jun 26, 2018
@amifat good luck!
Posts: 33Member
Joined: Apr 20, 2017
Congrats @jher31 @michaelguanzon_ust @ENGINEER_SALESMAN and sa mga susunod na magrant-an ng visa
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Aug 10, 2018
ANZSCO 233513 | Mechanical Engineer | Age: 25, Education: 15, Employment: 15, PTE: 20 | Total points = 75
04.20.2018 | Initial consultation with registered migration agent
07.06.2018 | Lodged EA Assessment
07.31.2018 | Received favorable letter from EA
08.28.2018 | Took PTE
08.29.2018 | PTE A Test : LRSW|90/90/90/90
08.30.2018 | Lodged EOI via Skillselect for VISA 189
09.11.2018 | Received ITA
09.20.2018 | Lodged VISA 189 application
10.04.2018 | Medical exam at St. Luke's-BGC (with wife and 1-year old son)
10.10.2018 | Medical is finalized (no action required)
12.05.2018 | VISA 189 PR GRANT (Husband, Wife and 1-yr old son)
21.02.2019 | ETA: Sydney, Australia. Lived w/ relatives for 5 months
25.02.2019 | First Interview on HVAC job through head hunter
07.03.2019 | Final Interview (morning), reference check and medical (afternoon)
08.03.2019 | Job offer
11.03.2019 | 1st day @ Work in HVAC job
27.07.2019 | Moved to rent own place near work
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: 124Member
Joined: Jul 20, 2017
Joined: Jan 12, 2018
@amifat praying for you na mabalikan ka na agad, at ma grant na soon!
Galing galing guys! Tuloy lang ang dasal para sa iba pa nating batchmates! Araw arawin natin at para ma grant na soon lahat sa September batch! Bukas ulit, bagong araw bagong pag-asa.
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
Joined: Jan 12, 2018
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: 68Member
Joined: May 31, 2015
Apr 2013 - My girlfriend and I visited Australia for the 1st time as tourists & decided that migrating & working in this country is our dream!
May 2014 - IELTS (S=6.5 / W=7 / R=7 / L=6)
Oct 2016 - turned 25 years old + 3 years skilled level experience, applied for ACS Skills Assessment (positive result)
Mar 2017 - PTE-A (S=74 / W=74 / R=70 / L=73)
May 2017 - Proposed to my girlfriend & submitted our EOI (189=60 pts, 190=65pts)
Apr 2018 - 5 years skilled level experience
Jun 2018 - PTE-A (S=90 / W=77 / R=81 / L=86)
Jul 2018 - PTE-A (S=90 / W=76 / R=71 / L=78)
Aug 8, 2018 - PTE-A (S=90 / W=85 / R=84 / L=82)
Aug 10, 2018 - Updated our EOI (189=75 pts, 190=80pts)
Sep 11, 2018 - Invitation Received (subclass 189)
Sep 23, 2018 - Lodged Visa
Dec 5, 2018 - DIRECT GRANT!!! (God is TRULY GOOD)
Feb 2019 - BM (Hopefully ^_^)
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May 2020 - Our Dream Wedding
Let's keep on dreaming! But don't forget to add goals and work hard
"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)
Posts: 68Member
Joined: May 31, 2015
Apr 2013 - My girlfriend and I visited Australia for the 1st time as tourists & decided that migrating & working in this country is our dream!
May 2014 - IELTS (S=6.5 / W=7 / R=7 / L=6)
Oct 2016 - turned 25 years old + 3 years skilled level experience, applied for ACS Skills Assessment (positive result)
Mar 2017 - PTE-A (S=74 / W=74 / R=70 / L=73)
May 2017 - Proposed to my girlfriend & submitted our EOI (189=60 pts, 190=65pts)
Apr 2018 - 5 years skilled level experience
Jun 2018 - PTE-A (S=90 / W=77 / R=81 / L=86)
Jul 2018 - PTE-A (S=90 / W=76 / R=71 / L=78)
Aug 8, 2018 - PTE-A (S=90 / W=85 / R=84 / L=82)
Aug 10, 2018 - Updated our EOI (189=75 pts, 190=80pts)
Sep 11, 2018 - Invitation Received (subclass 189)
Sep 23, 2018 - Lodged Visa
Dec 5, 2018 - DIRECT GRANT!!! (God is TRULY GOOD)
Feb 2019 - BM (Hopefully ^_^)
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May 2020 - Our Dream Wedding
Let's keep on dreaming! But don't forget to add goals and work hard
"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)
Posts: 80Member
Joined: Nov 03, 2017
ANZSCO Code: 221111 Accountant (General)
August 2016 - IELTS-GT (Proficient)
May 2017 - Failed VETASSESS assessment
August 2017 - IELTS-Acad (Proficient)
November 2017 - Positive CPAA Skills Assessment
November 18, 2017 - 189/190 NSW EOI (70 pts)
March 2018 - PTE Acad (Superior), updated EOI w/ increased points without SS to 80
April 12, 2018 - Invitation for NSW SS (pre-invite)
May 2018 - Points decreased to 75 due to bday
July 11, 2018 - Approval of SS/ Received ITA for 190/Lodged Visa
November 23, 2018 - CO Contact (Form 80, Proof re Education and Employment)
November 27, 2018 - Submitted Requested docs
January 17, 2019 - VISA GRANT!
Always trust in His timing and faithfulness
Posts: 273Member
Joined: Oct 11, 2018
Ang bunso ng September batch nakakuha din ng ITA! Wooohooo!! Thank you Lord!
******GRANTS********
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | GSM Office | Date Granted | Target State/City | IED
1. @arcsump |189| 04 september 2018 | 16 november 2018
2. @k_ann_15 |189 | 13 september 2018| 23 November 2018 | sydney / melbourne | 03 september 2019
3. @leadme | 189 | 24 September 2018 | Adelaide | 01 December 2018 | Melbourne | 19 September 2019
4. @flaming_vines | 189 | September 25, 2018 | 03 December 2018 | Sydney/Melbourne | 17 August 2019
5. @milktea13 | 189 | September 12, 2018 | 03 Decemmber 2018 | |
6. @jher31 | 189 | September 22, 2018 | 05 December 2018 | |
7. @michaelguanzon_ust | 189 | September 23, 2018 | 05 December 2018 | Sydney | 01 October 2019
******VISA LODGE******
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
1. @irenesky I 489 QLD I 01 September 2018 / 07 November '18 / Form 1229 /Adelaide
2. @baldogerz | 190 SA | September 16, 2018
3. @fromSGtoAU | 489 QLD | September 17, 2018
4. @its.kc |189|Sept 20, 2018
5. @maguero | 489 SA | September 23, 2018
6. @gibo43 | 189 | September 27, 2018
7. @amifat | 189 | September 28, 2018
8. @barbedwire | 189 | September 30, 2018
9. @gsoldjukic | 489 | September 28, 2018
10. @ENGINEER_SALESMAN |189 | September 20, 2018
11. @keynkey | 189 | September 26, 2018
***Invitation Received***
Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | ITA Date Received
1. @shielalables | 189 | 80 | 231612 | September 11, 2018
2. @au2018 | 189 | 80 | 263111 | September 10, 2018
3. @Drickster | 489 SA | 75 | 311213 | September 28, 2018
4. @boogie789 | 189| 70 | 263311| October 10, 2018
*******EOI LODGE*******
Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | EOI Lodge Date
1. @aaronvergara06 |189,190 | 70pts | 75pts NSW| 233211 | Sept.09,2018Updating hehe
2. @marbans_8 |189|85 pts|263311|Sept. 12, 2018
3. @neni0hk |189/190 NSW|75/80 pts|261313|29 Sept 2018
4. @ayennnnnn 224111| 189 - 75 pts | Sept. 28, 2018
5. @mycroft_holmes | 189 190 | 75 80 VIC NSW | 312211 | 12 Dec 2018 (EOI Initially Submitted 23 Sep 2018 with 65, 70 pts)
312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson 189, 75pts
Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Experience: 10 | English: 20
20 Feb 2018: Started collecting documents for skills assessment
01 Apr 2018: Started reviewing for IELTS
30 July 2018: VETASSESS Application Submitted
07 Sep 2018: VETASSESS Outcome Received - Positive
15 Sep 2018: IELTS | L8.5 | R8.5 | S7.0 | W7.0
20 Sep 2018: EOI Lodge - 189, 190 (65,70 pts)
01 Oct 2018: PTE Academic | L81 | R89 | S90 | W77 (Haisst...)
01 Oct 2018: NBI Fingerprinting Appointment - PE Singapore
22 Oct 2018: PTE Academic | L90 | R77 | S90 | W88 (Haisst...)
Dedicated 1 month to review for PTE
23 Nov 2018: PTE Academic | L90 | R87 | S90 | W90 (Yahoo!)
01 Dec 2018: EOI Updated - 189 , 190 (75,80 points)
02 Dec 2018: Filed-up Form 80 and 1221 (whole day encoding..)
04 Dec 2018: NBI Clearance Received
06 Dec 2018: Pre-ITA 190 Received (VIC State Nomination)
07 Dec 2018: Applied for VIC State Nomination
11 Dec 2018: ITA 189 Received
11 Dec 2018: Immediately informed Victoria that Application for State Nomination can't be process anymore. (EOI is locked. 189 and 190 are under the same EOI)
11 Dec 2018: Applied E-Appeal for SG Police COC
12 Dec 2018: Medical exam taken and submitted - Sata AMK Night
13 Dec 2018: Medical exam results received. Health clearance provided – no action required.
14 Dec 2018: Fingerprint appointment and SG COC Collected.
16 Dec 2018: Visa Application Lodge
"When you want something; all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it."
Joined: Jan 12, 2018
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: 273Member
Joined: Oct 11, 2018
312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson 189, 75pts
Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Experience: 10 | English: 20
20 Feb 2018: Started collecting documents for skills assessment
01 Apr 2018: Started reviewing for IELTS
30 July 2018: VETASSESS Application Submitted
07 Sep 2018: VETASSESS Outcome Received - Positive
15 Sep 2018: IELTS | L8.5 | R8.5 | S7.0 | W7.0
20 Sep 2018: EOI Lodge - 189, 190 (65,70 pts)
01 Oct 2018: PTE Academic | L81 | R89 | S90 | W77 (Haisst...)
01 Oct 2018: NBI Fingerprinting Appointment - PE Singapore
22 Oct 2018: PTE Academic | L90 | R77 | S90 | W88 (Haisst...)
Dedicated 1 month to review for PTE
23 Nov 2018: PTE Academic | L90 | R87 | S90 | W90 (Yahoo!)
01 Dec 2018: EOI Updated - 189 , 190 (75,80 points)
02 Dec 2018: Filed-up Form 80 and 1221 (whole day encoding..)
04 Dec 2018: NBI Clearance Received
06 Dec 2018: Pre-ITA 190 Received (VIC State Nomination)
07 Dec 2018: Applied for VIC State Nomination
11 Dec 2018: ITA 189 Received
11 Dec 2018: Immediately informed Victoria that Application for State Nomination can't be process anymore. (EOI is locked. 189 and 190 are under the same EOI)
11 Dec 2018: Applied E-Appeal for SG Police COC
12 Dec 2018: Medical exam taken and submitted - Sata AMK Night
13 Dec 2018: Medical exam results received. Health clearance provided – no action required.
14 Dec 2018: Fingerprint appointment and SG COC Collected.
16 Dec 2018: Visa Application Lodge
"When you want something; all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it."
Posts: 273Member
Joined: Oct 11, 2018
312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson 189, 75pts
Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Experience: 10 | English: 20
20 Feb 2018: Started collecting documents for skills assessment
01 Apr 2018: Started reviewing for IELTS
30 July 2018: VETASSESS Application Submitted
07 Sep 2018: VETASSESS Outcome Received - Positive
15 Sep 2018: IELTS | L8.5 | R8.5 | S7.0 | W7.0
20 Sep 2018: EOI Lodge - 189, 190 (65,70 pts)
01 Oct 2018: PTE Academic | L81 | R89 | S90 | W77 (Haisst...)
01 Oct 2018: NBI Fingerprinting Appointment - PE Singapore
22 Oct 2018: PTE Academic | L90 | R77 | S90 | W88 (Haisst...)
Dedicated 1 month to review for PTE
23 Nov 2018: PTE Academic | L90 | R87 | S90 | W90 (Yahoo!)
01 Dec 2018: EOI Updated - 189 , 190 (75,80 points)
02 Dec 2018: Filed-up Form 80 and 1221 (whole day encoding..)
04 Dec 2018: NBI Clearance Received
06 Dec 2018: Pre-ITA 190 Received (VIC State Nomination)
07 Dec 2018: Applied for VIC State Nomination
11 Dec 2018: ITA 189 Received
11 Dec 2018: Immediately informed Victoria that Application for State Nomination can't be process anymore. (EOI is locked. 189 and 190 are under the same EOI)
11 Dec 2018: Applied E-Appeal for SG Police COC
12 Dec 2018: Medical exam taken and submitted - Sata AMK Night
13 Dec 2018: Medical exam results received. Health clearance provided – no action required.
14 Dec 2018: Fingerprint appointment and SG COC Collected.
16 Dec 2018: Visa Application Lodge
"When you want something; all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it."
Posts: 130Member
Joined: Oct 19, 2018
ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer | Age :30, Education: 15, Employment: 15, PTE: 10| Total points = 70
06.01.2017 | Older brother influenced me to migrate down under
07.01.2017 | Started self review for IELTS.
08.19.2017 | IELTS Test : LRSW|8.5/8.5/8/6.5
10.14.2017 | IELTS Test : LRSW|8.5/8.5/8.5/6.5 (OUCH!! )
10.15.2017 | CDR Writing + Procrastinating
04.12.2018 | CDR + all requirements submitted to MA
06.29.2018 | Lodged EA Assessment via fast track
06.29.2018 | Lodged EA Assessment via fast track
07.25.2018 | CO 1st contact, same day reply for required docs
08.01.2018 | CO 2nd contact, same day reply for required docs
08.24.2018 | CO 3rd contact, same day reply for required docs
08.31.2018 | EA positive result with all experiences credited.
09.07.2018 | Lodged EOI for visa 190
09.25.2018 | Updated EOI for visa 189
10.01.2018 | PTE review/preparation
10.25.2018 | PTE-A
10.26.2018 | EOI updated SC189 70pts/ SC190 75pts
11.11.2018 | 189 Invited
11.22.2018 | Visa Lodged
02.11.2019 | Medical
02.15.2019 | CO contact form 80
02.18.2019 | Responded to CO contact
22.03.2019 | Visa Grant!!! Thank you Lord
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
Posts: 53Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2016
Posts: 276Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2016
5/15 | Decided to migrate Down Under
12/08/16 | Applied for ACS Assessment
24/08/16 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
31/08/16 | Lodge 489 FS EOI (65pts)
25/09/16 | Lodge 190 EOI (60pts)
25/09/16 | Lodge Victoria Nomination
23/01/17 | Visa 190 - Denied
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07/05/18 | +5pts Work Experience
16/05/18 | PTE Proficient for my wife
19/06/18 | Positive CPAA assessment for my wife
19/06/18 | +5pts Partner points
19/06/18 | Submitted my 189 visa EOI - 70 pts
03/07/18 | Submitted my 190 visa EOI - 75 pts
17/08/18 | Re-applied for ACS Assessment
08/10/18 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
09/10/18 | Updated my 189 visa EOI - 80 pts
11/10/18 | Visa 189 ITA Received - Finally, after more than 2 years
16/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit!
18/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit! (Wifey)
23/10/18 | Visa 189 Application Lodge
01/12/18 | Health Clearance provided - No action required (Both of us)
04/01/19 | VISA GRANT!!!! Thank you Lord!!!
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7/15 | IELTS L: 6.5 S: 5.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.0
12/15 | IELTS L: 7.5 S: 6.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.5
Aiming for PTE Superior scores
2/08/2016 - PTE-A L:65 R:76 S:69 W:69
28/03/2017 - PTE-A L:64 R:70 S:61 W:72
16/01/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:78 S:84 W:77
01/02/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:73 S:87 W:71
21/02/2018 - PTE-A L:74 R:75 S:90 W:75
07/03/2018 - PTE-A L:66 R:89 S:88 W:73
28/08/2018 - PTE-A L:83 R:78 S:90 W:84 - Sakit! T_T
25/09/2018 - PTE-A L:79 R:85 S:84 W:89 - Finally!!!
Sample Recordings:
Read Aloud: https://app.box.com/s/21jw2y6k9h71n2ghqalnv0rv1c1icn55
Describe Image: https://app.box.com/s/ufqwz2sh7dywacqmgx2kpuzzkahmfam1
Retell Lecture: https://app.box.com/s/tsphs5r9kh8ui9x2yxy4h9o9us7wu5e1
PTE Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/311342?
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength" - Phil 4:13
Posts: 294Member
Joined: Jun 26, 2018
Posts: 80Member
Joined: Nov 03, 2017
ANZSCO Code: 221111 Accountant (General)
August 2016 - IELTS-GT (Proficient)
May 2017 - Failed VETASSESS assessment
August 2017 - IELTS-Acad (Proficient)
November 2017 - Positive CPAA Skills Assessment
November 18, 2017 - 189/190 NSW EOI (70 pts)
March 2018 - PTE Acad (Superior), updated EOI w/ increased points without SS to 80
April 12, 2018 - Invitation for NSW SS (pre-invite)
May 2018 - Points decreased to 75 due to bday
July 11, 2018 - Approval of SS/ Received ITA for 190/Lodged Visa
November 23, 2018 - CO Contact (Form 80, Proof re Education and Employment)
November 27, 2018 - Submitted Requested docs
January 17, 2019 - VISA GRANT!
Always trust in His timing and faithfulness
Joined: Jan 12, 2018
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: 165Member
Joined: Aug 29, 2017
@mycroft_holmes congrats din bro!
Engineering Technologist -ANZSCO 233914
19.11.2016 - IELTS - competent
01.07.2017 - Submitted fast track EA assessment.
11.07.2017 - EA Asked for additional documents
31.07.2017 - Positive MSA
16.08.2017 - Submitted EOI to NSW 90 (60 pts)
09.01.2018 - PTE- proficient
11.01.2018 - Updated EOI 189 (65pts) /NSW190 (70pts)
09.02.2018 -Submitted nomination application to VIC (70 pts)
02.07.2018- Submitted EOI to QLD 489 (75 pts)
04.07.2018- Received ITA from QLD
01.09.2018 - Lodged Visa
07.11.2018 - CO contact
21.01.2019 - 2nd CO contact
01.04.2019 - Granted "Thank you Lord"
18.08.2019 - Big move
11.11.2019 - Got a job
09.09.2021 - Lodged visa 887
21.12.2022 -CO contact
09.01.2023 -Submitted requested documents
waiting.........
Patience is not simply the ability to wait - it's how we behave while we're waiting.... Joyce Meyer