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1. how does it compare with PH and SG in terms of convenience?
Trains here in Melbourne are resemblance of Tokyo except for the timings.
Pwede kumain, they have interchanges too. Medyo luma na yung mga train platforms (and trains) compare sa SG.
If you live outside the CBD, may pailan ilang cases ng train delays and arrivals.
So to answer your question, siyempre SG pa din trains #1.
2. any recommendation and tips sa car rental and buying 2nd hand na car?
Hindi pa kami nakakabili ng auto but 2nd hand car din preference namin. noob ako sa kotse.
Do you have driver's licence at saang bansa naissue?
Goodluck
Update as of 31 Jan 2019
2019 Jan 25 - Drivers Licence (First Attempt) Thank you bossing!!
2018 Nov 22 : Wife Job Hunting commences!!!
2018 Nov 21 : APHRA Registered Nurse - Division 1 (Wifey) Thank you bossing!!
2018 Oct 15 : Wifey completion of IRON and submission of AGBP-40.
2018 Aug 15 : Husband First Day of Work Thank you bossing!!!
2018 Jul 23 : Wifey 1st Day of Classes IRON (ACFE).
2018 Jul 19 : Tenancy Bond Agreement Signing!! Thank you bossing!!!
2018 Jul 11 : Big Move to Melbourne, Australia. Stayed with brother's family for 10 days.
2018 Jun 29 : Last Day of Work (Singapore) -- Thank you bossing!!!
2017 May 15 : Wifey enrolment to ACFE -- Thank you bossing!!!
2017 Dec 23 - Wifey PTE (L-69,R-72,S-85,W-69) - Take 1 Yehey! (Nursing)
2017 Sep 17 : Returned to Singapore.
2017 Sep 14 : Initial Entry (Melbourne)
2017 Sep 04 : PR Visa 189 Grant!!! 3 of us!! Thank you Bossing!!!
2017 Mar 03 : Lodge & Payment (Me,Wifey & Baby - Yehey)
2017 Feb 15 : ITA - 189 (Software Engineer - Yehey)
2016 Dec 22 : EOI Submission
2016 Dec 20 : PTE (L-72,R-67,S-79,W-79) - Take 1 Yehey!
2016 Sep 24 : Positive Assessment from ACS - Software Engineer
2012 Jan 1 : Started to collect Employment Certificates / Plans of Migration to Australia
Thank you Bossing!!!
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@mycroft_holmes i think kapag share a room enough n yung passport and yeah photocard cguro for additional ID. Photocard is in sydney lng ata here in melb wlang ganon.
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I have a PH driver's license pero will be converting it to SG license para pwede ring iconvert pagdating sa Melbourne.
263311 Telecommunications Engineer : 189 - 75pts, 190 - 80 pts (NSW)
(Age:25/Educ:15/Exp:15/English:20)
(IELTS-GT: L9/R9/S7.5/W7, PTE-A: L90/R90/S90/W90)
13/11/2017 - MSA CDR Submitted to EA
01/12/2017 - MSA outcome letter received
01/12/2017 - EOI Lodged: 65/70 pts (based on previous IELTS result, competent - 10 pts)
12/06/2018 - PTE-A: L90/R90/S90/W90
13/06/2018 - Update EOI: 75/80 pts
10/07/2018 - ITA received
17/07/2018 - Medical Exams (SATA Bedok, Singapore)
- TB screening for our 2yr old @ Quest Labs, Paragon (est. result, 2 weeks)
18/07/2018 - Health Clearance provided for wife
19/07/2018 - Health Clearance provided for me
21/07/2018 - Lodged Visa Application, uploaded all documents
23/07/2018 - Health Clearance provided for our 2yr old
27/07/2018 - Singapore Police COC appointment, uploaded COC to ImmiAccount
And so it begins.
12/12/2018 - Direct Grant!
Thank you Lord for the new beginning
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Sa wakas may credential na for house rent.
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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."
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Joined: Apr 04, 2016
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 10pts | English: 20pts | Total: 75pts
04.2016 - joined pinoyau forum
21.03.2017 - visited AU at naconvince na seryosohin na ang pagaapply
19.08.2017 - Received ACS assessment: AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 years deducted
23.06.2018 | PTE Mock Test B |LRSW|80/71/59/87|
05.07.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|90/84/90/89|
10.07.2018 - Submitted EOI 189/190 (VIC) (75/80)
11.08.2018 - ITA Received
30.09.2018 - Visa Lodged
10.12.2018 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord!
04.05.2019 - IE in Melbourne
06.2019 - Job Offer in SA! Thank you ulit Lord!
13.07.2019 - BM in Adelaide
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Tapos, with regards sa rental history, Pinas kasi kami, tapos nagbabayad kami ng home mortgage para sa bahay namin via bank autodebit. Pwede kaya yung autodebit deductions namin sa bank gamitin as reference document?
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Worth it naman ang Green P licence
Update as of 31 Jan 2019
2019 Jan 25 - Drivers Licence (First Attempt) Thank you bossing!!
2018 Nov 22 : Wife Job Hunting commences!!!
2018 Nov 21 : APHRA Registered Nurse - Division 1 (Wifey) Thank you bossing!!
2018 Oct 15 : Wifey completion of IRON and submission of AGBP-40.
2018 Aug 15 : Husband First Day of Work Thank you bossing!!!
2018 Jul 23 : Wifey 1st Day of Classes IRON (ACFE).
2018 Jul 19 : Tenancy Bond Agreement Signing!! Thank you bossing!!!
2018 Jul 11 : Big Move to Melbourne, Australia. Stayed with brother's family for 10 days.
2018 Jun 29 : Last Day of Work (Singapore) -- Thank you bossing!!!
2017 May 15 : Wifey enrolment to ACFE -- Thank you bossing!!!
2017 Dec 23 - Wifey PTE (L-69,R-72,S-85,W-69) - Take 1 Yehey! (Nursing)
2017 Sep 17 : Returned to Singapore.
2017 Sep 14 : Initial Entry (Melbourne)
2017 Sep 04 : PR Visa 189 Grant!!! 3 of us!! Thank you Bossing!!!
2017 Mar 03 : Lodge & Payment (Me,Wifey & Baby - Yehey)
2017 Feb 15 : ITA - 189 (Software Engineer - Yehey)
2016 Dec 22 : EOI Submission
2016 Dec 20 : PTE (L-72,R-67,S-79,W-79) - Take 1 Yehey!
2016 Sep 24 : Positive Assessment from ACS - Software Engineer
2012 Jan 1 : Started to collect Employment Certificates / Plans of Migration to Australia
Thank you Bossing!!!
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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: 584Member
Joined: Nov 19, 2017
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
Posts: 584Member
Joined: Nov 19, 2017
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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Yung iba dito mabilis lang nmn naka rent ng house.
Yung rental history sa pinas ndi ata uubra, dapat ata may statement and contact no. ka iprovide ng agent nyo or house owner.
Antayin din natin iba mag feedback, kasi meron iba nagamit yung sa Singapore rent history at references.
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Joined: May 08, 2018
My partner and I were recently granted 189 visas (Jan 14). Nag sched na kami ng PDOS for Jan 29. We plan to do the initial entry together sa holyweek. Then baka mauna ako pero start of 2020 pa tapos siya siguro end of 2020. No issue naman yun for as long as maka enter kami sa date indicated sa grant diba (vefore Sept 2019)? And ano kailangan for initial entry just the PDOS and grant letter?
Nabalitaan ko na with the sticker exempted from the 1620 tax. Only on flights to Australia? What if may tourist trip ako to HK for example di counted yun?
We’ll also be doing the IE for around 10 days— ok na ba magasikaso ng documents sa Australia noon (&ipadala sa bahay ng friend namin) or pag nag big move na talaga?
Thank you and paumanhin sa dami ng tanong. Cheers!
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: 212Member
Joined: Jul 17, 2016
Yes. No issue.
And ano kailangan for initial entry just the PDOS and grant letter?
Yes. Passport xempre. hehe
Nabalitaan ko na with the sticker exempted from the 1620 tax. Only on flights to Australia? What if may tourist trip ako to HK for example di counted
Sa first time yata, hindi exempted. Sinabi din sa PDOS na we have to pay travel tax. Pero pagbalik mo the following applies:
Filipino permanent residents abroad whose stay or visit in the Philippines is less than one year. Need ng travel tax exemption certificate.
Source:http://tieza.gov.ph/travel-tax/travel-tax-exemption/
We’ll also be doing the IE for around 10 days— ok na ba magasikaso ng documents sa Australia noon (&ipadala sa bahay ng friend namin) or pag nag big move na talaga?
Bank and phone asikasuhin nyo cguro. The rest sa big move na since mejo matagal pa bago kayo mag big move. But if you like to really process, pede nmn i try. Hehe.
Posts: 584Member
Joined: Nov 19, 2017
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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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?
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1. Ok lang ba na ang IE namin is ang BM na rin namin?
2. Need ba na sabay kami mag IE/BM ni wife ko or ok lang na mauna ko then sunod na lang sya? We are planning na mauna ko around May para makahanap ng work before sya sumunod.
3. How long is the validity of the CFO PDOS? Ok lang ba na magseminar na ko kahit sa May pa alis ko?
ANZSCO 261313 | Software Engineer | 189 | Total points = 80
03.09.2017 | Lodged ACS Assessnent
03.21.2017 | Received ACS Assessment
07.30.2018 | PTE A Test: LRSW | 88/90/90/86
09.04.2018 | Lodged EOI 189 (80 pts)
09.11.2018 | ITA Received 189
10.21.2018 | Lodged Visa (189)
01.02.2019 | Direct Visa Grant!!
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1. Yes
2. Basta ikaw ang main applicant, pede ikaw mauna, sunod sila.
3. Once lang yan, so valid forever . Pede Ka na magseminar as long as may grant k na.
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ANZSCO 261313 | Software Engineer | 189 | Total points = 80
03.09.2017 | Lodged ACS Assessnent
03.21.2017 | Received ACS Assessment
07.30.2018 | PTE A Test: LRSW | 88/90/90/86
09.04.2018 | Lodged EOI 189 (80 pts)
09.11.2018 | ITA Received 189
10.21.2018 | Lodged Visa (189)
01.02.2019 | Direct Visa Grant!!
05.26.2019 | Big Move to Sydney!!!!
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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
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ANZSCO 261313 | Software Engineer | 189 | Total points = 80
03.09.2017 | Lodged ACS Assessnent
03.21.2017 | Received ACS Assessment
07.30.2018 | PTE A Test: LRSW | 88/90/90/86
09.04.2018 | Lodged EOI 189 (80 pts)
09.11.2018 | ITA Received 189
10.21.2018 | Lodged Visa (189)
01.02.2019 | Direct Visa Grant!!
05.26.2019 | Big Move to Sydney!!!!