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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: 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: 9Member
Joined: Dec 07, 2012
Posts: 1,455Member
Joined: Apr 26, 2011
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
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: 10Member
Joined: Oct 27, 2012
Question naman po o, pasensiya na po kung medyo very basic -
1. Na finalize na po ang medicals naming pamily - does that mean na pasado na kami sa health requirement? or does it simply mean na may decision na sila sa health requirement issue namin? In the latter's case, do we get an email from our CO saying na pasado kami, may kailangan pang exam or bagsak?
2. In case na approved na ang visa namin, do we get an email from our CO or do I simply have to keep checking dun sa e-visa status page to see if there's an update?
Thanks po in advance for any info.
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
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1. Medicals Finalized - means may decision na sila sa health requirements.
2. CO will contact you on their decision. Normally they will send an email containing the visa application decision.
Question, naging "medicals referred" po ang status ng medical exam nyo?
Goodluck!
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: 10Member
Joined: Oct 27, 2012
Yes, naging "medicals referred" yung sa wife ko for about 3 months before it got finalized. Not sure if it's because of the backlog or something with my wife's health results. I haven't received anything yet since the finalized status last 12 Dec pa. I'm not sure if I just need to wait or have to email our CO. I'm just hoping and praying for a positivie response.
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
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na contact na ba kayo ng CO even before mag medicals referred/finalized?
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: 10Member
Joined: Oct 27, 2012
After almost 2 months that her medicals were still referred, so I emailed our assigned CO if we can follow-up. We were given an email address to which I sent a note just to ask for the status and if we need to provide more documents or undergo further tests. I found in another thread na maraming backlog daw on medicals. Pero on the 3rd month na wala pa ring response, I followed up again kaso wala pa rin reply, until on early December (4th month) it got finalized.
I'm still waiting for the CO to email me on the results of our application. I guess I'll just have to wait, be patient, pray and hope for the best.
Happy New Year!
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
complete na po ba lahat ng requirements nyo, PCCs at wala ng hininging iba ang CO?
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: 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: 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: 213Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2012
Target Visa Type: Skilled Independent (189)
Nominated Occupation - Software Engineer (261313)
03/12/2013: VISA Grant!!! (Thank you, Lord!) IED: 1/12/2014
03/05/2013: CO allocated (Team 6 GSM Adelaide)
01/09/2013: Frontloaded health requirements (c/o Nationwide Health Systems)
01/08/2013: Lodged online visa application for Subclass 189
01/07/2013: Received invitation from SkillSelect to lodge a Skilled - Independent (189) visa application. Thank God!
12/21/2012: Submitted EOI - 70 pts. (good luck to me again )
12/21/2012: ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree)
12/14/2012: IELTS result (L/R/W: 8 S: 7 OBS: 8)
12/01/2012: BC IELTS exam (good luck to me )
11/23/2012: Submitted online ACS skills assessment application
11/21/2012: Completed ACS required docs
09/25/2012: Started COE request + other ACS required docs
Posts: 10Member
Joined: Oct 27, 2012
Posts: 10Member
Joined: Oct 27, 2012
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: 213Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2012
Target Visa Type: Skilled Independent (189)
Nominated Occupation - Software Engineer (261313)
03/12/2013: VISA Grant!!! (Thank you, Lord!) IED: 1/12/2014
03/05/2013: CO allocated (Team 6 GSM Adelaide)
01/09/2013: Frontloaded health requirements (c/o Nationwide Health Systems)
01/08/2013: Lodged online visa application for Subclass 189
01/07/2013: Received invitation from SkillSelect to lodge a Skilled - Independent (189) visa application. Thank God!
12/21/2012: Submitted EOI - 70 pts. (good luck to me again )
12/21/2012: ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree)
12/14/2012: IELTS result (L/R/W: 8 S: 7 OBS: 8)
12/01/2012: BC IELTS exam (good luck to me )
11/23/2012: Submitted online ACS skills assessment application
11/21/2012: Completed ACS required docs
09/25/2012: Started COE request + other ACS required docs
Posts: 1,643Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2011
basta nakuha nyo na po yung health request id, pwede na po magpa-medical. it usually comes with the diac acknowledgement. pag wala, yung iba dito they emailed health strategies directly and asked for their health request id.
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: 213Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2012
Target Visa Type: Skilled Independent (189)
Nominated Occupation - Software Engineer (261313)
03/12/2013: VISA Grant!!! (Thank you, Lord!) IED: 1/12/2014
03/05/2013: CO allocated (Team 6 GSM Adelaide)
01/09/2013: Frontloaded health requirements (c/o Nationwide Health Systems)
01/08/2013: Lodged online visa application for Subclass 189
01/07/2013: Received invitation from SkillSelect to lodge a Skilled - Independent (189) visa application. Thank God!
12/21/2012: Submitted EOI - 70 pts. (good luck to me again )
12/21/2012: ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree)
12/14/2012: IELTS result (L/R/W: 8 S: 7 OBS: 8)
12/01/2012: BC IELTS exam (good luck to me )
11/23/2012: Submitted online ACS skills assessment application
11/21/2012: Completed ACS required docs
09/25/2012: Started COE request + other ACS required docs
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: 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: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
please double check with your CO..
I know that has been a discussion here and some other forum...
but i've read somewhere (i cant remember anymore), may mga visa grant na hindi naman hiningian ng medicals ang mga dependent not migrating...
let us know kung ano ang replyng CO mo..
thanks!
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: 213Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2012
Target Visa Type: Skilled Independent (189)
Nominated Occupation - Software Engineer (261313)
03/12/2013: VISA Grant!!! (Thank you, Lord!) IED: 1/12/2014
03/05/2013: CO allocated (Team 6 GSM Adelaide)
01/09/2013: Frontloaded health requirements (c/o Nationwide Health Systems)
01/08/2013: Lodged online visa application for Subclass 189
01/07/2013: Received invitation from SkillSelect to lodge a Skilled - Independent (189) visa application. Thank God!
12/21/2012: Submitted EOI - 70 pts. (good luck to me again )
12/21/2012: ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree)
12/14/2012: IELTS result (L/R/W: 8 S: 7 OBS: 8)
12/01/2012: BC IELTS exam (good luck to me )
11/23/2012: Submitted online ACS skills assessment application
11/21/2012: Completed ACS required docs
09/25/2012: Started COE request + other ACS required docs
Posts: 9Member
Joined: Dec 07, 2012
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
sa EOI skillselect.. points ang basis.. as long as pasok pa rin sa 60pts pass mark..
mas advantage nga, dahil you can claim for both Au work experience and overseas work experience..
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: 213Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2012
Target Visa Type: Skilled Independent (189)
Nominated Occupation - Software Engineer (261313)
03/12/2013: VISA Grant!!! (Thank you, Lord!) IED: 1/12/2014
03/05/2013: CO allocated (Team 6 GSM Adelaide)
01/09/2013: Frontloaded health requirements (c/o Nationwide Health Systems)
01/08/2013: Lodged online visa application for Subclass 189
01/07/2013: Received invitation from SkillSelect to lodge a Skilled - Independent (189) visa application. Thank God!
12/21/2012: Submitted EOI - 70 pts. (good luck to me again )
12/21/2012: ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree)
12/14/2012: IELTS result (L/R/W: 8 S: 7 OBS: 8)
12/01/2012: BC IELTS exam (good luck to me )
11/23/2012: Submitted online ACS skills assessment application
11/21/2012: Completed ACS required docs
09/25/2012: Started COE request + other ACS required docs
Posts: 45Member
Joined: Nov 25, 2012
i have added my father as a non migrating family member, he must therefore meet health and character requirements. I have already uploaded my dad's NBI clearance but I cannot download and accomplish his e-health form. I shall email my CO again about this. Update ko na lang din kayo kung ano sabi nya. Thanks!
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: 96Member
Joined: Aug 12, 2012
NO - 262113 (System Administrator)
10/23/2012 - NSW SS application
12/18/2012 - Received NSW SS approval letter
12/22/2012 - Lodged Visa Application
02/27/2013 - Visa Grant!!
06/30/2013 - IED!
Posts: 290Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2012
Aug 23, 2012 - Skill Assessment submission to ACS
Sep 11, 2012 - 1st IELTS result fail, retake!
Sep 25, 2012 - ACS Assessment Positive
Oct 30, 2012 - 2nd IELTS result fail, I won't give up!
Nov 1, 2012 - Submitted SA SS and EOI (190)
Dec 13, 2012 -3rd IELTS result L&S=7.5 R=9.0 W=7.0 Thank youuuuu Lord!
Dec 13, 2012 - Updated EOI (included 189)
Dec 17, 2012 - Received 189 invitation from DIAC
Dec 19, 2012 - Lodge 189 & received DIAC ack
Jan 12, 2013 - Medicals uploaded according to SATA
Feb 28, 2013 - CO Allocated, Team 6 (AC)
Mar 13, 2013 - SG PCC Uploaded
May 9, 2013 - VISA Grant, 12-Jan-2014 IED
Oct 16, 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Nov 11, 2013 - 1st day @ work
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