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Posts: 315Member
Joined: Nov 27, 2017
ANZSCO Code: 254423 | Age : 25 , Education: 15, Experience: 15, OET: 10| 65 Points
July 2017 - Passed OET
Oct 2018 - Completed Bridging Program at ACN
Nov-Dec 2018 - Completed AHPRA Registration, ANMAC Assessment and Job Offer
Jan 2019 - Submitted EOI for VISA190 (QLD, offshore) and Applied for TSS (482) VISA
Feb 2019 - TSS VISA Approved and received ITA for 190 (QLD)
March 2019 - Lodged 190 (QLD) VISA application offshore
April 2019 - Started work in QLD via TSS (482) VISA
Oct 2019 - 190 (QLD) granted - Thank you Lord and everyone in the forum!
Posts: 322Member
Joined: Jan 21, 2019
"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33
Developer Programmer 261312 | Age: 30 | Language: 20 | Experience: 10 | Education: 15 | Partner Skills: 5 | Total Points: 189/190 - 80/85pts
Main Applicant
9-7-18: ACS Result - Credited Experience for 261312: 5yrs - 10 pts
3-19-19: PTE Result - L 82 / R 80 / W 90 / S 82 - Superior 20pts
Partner
2-8-19: ACS Result - Experience Credited for 261312
3-13-19: PTE Result - L 89 / R 86 / W 90 / S 90 - Superior
Partner Skills: 5pts
3-22-19: Submitted EOI : 189 - 80pts
3-26-19: Applied for NBI clearance to be released on April 11
3-28-19: Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC
4-05-19: Health Clearance Provided: No Action Required
4-11-19: NBI Clearance claimed
4-14-19: Submitted EOI : 190 (NSW) - 85pts
5-17-19: Received Pre-Invite from NSW
5-21-19: Submitted Application for Nomination to NSW
5-22-19: Application Approved, ITA Received in Skillselect
5-23-19: Visa Lodged for 190
7-11-19: Invitation Received for 189 Visa
8-28-19: Visa Lodged for 189
10-25-19: Visa Granted for 190
2-9-20: Visa Granted for 189
Praise GOD!
Posts: 322Member
Joined: Jan 21, 2019
Visa 190
Processing times
75% of applications: 11 months
90% of applications: 14 months
Visa 189
Processing Time
75% of applications: 6 months
90% of applications: 7 months
Pero may nabasa rin ako dito na priority ang 190. Bakit kaya longer ang processing time nya despite na priority sya? Pero wait nalang tayo, claiming na dumating na ang grants nyo soon
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/priority-processing
Where there is very high demand for places under the Migration Program, processing priority is given to applicants who have the most compelling claims in terms of the government's policy priorities.
The current processing priorities (with highest priority listed first) are:
1. applicants sponsored under the Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme
2. applicants sponsored under the Employer Nomination Scheme
3. applicants nominated by a state or territory government agency
4. applicants who have nominated an occupation on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
all other applications
Applications for visa subclasses 186, 187, 189, 190, or 489 which are lodged through SkillSelect will be given the highest priority within each priority processing group.
"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33
Developer Programmer 261312 | Age: 30 | Language: 20 | Experience: 10 | Education: 15 | Partner Skills: 5 | Total Points: 189/190 - 80/85pts
Main Applicant
9-7-18: ACS Result - Credited Experience for 261312: 5yrs - 10 pts
3-19-19: PTE Result - L 82 / R 80 / W 90 / S 82 - Superior 20pts
Partner
2-8-19: ACS Result - Experience Credited for 261312
3-13-19: PTE Result - L 89 / R 86 / W 90 / S 90 - Superior
Partner Skills: 5pts
3-22-19: Submitted EOI : 189 - 80pts
3-26-19: Applied for NBI clearance to be released on April 11
3-28-19: Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC
4-05-19: Health Clearance Provided: No Action Required
4-11-19: NBI Clearance claimed
4-14-19: Submitted EOI : 190 (NSW) - 85pts
5-17-19: Received Pre-Invite from NSW
5-21-19: Submitted Application for Nomination to NSW
5-22-19: Application Approved, ITA Received in Skillselect
5-23-19: Visa Lodged for 190
7-11-19: Invitation Received for 189 Visa
8-28-19: Visa Lodged for 189
10-25-19: Visa Granted for 190
2-9-20: Visa Granted for 189
Praise GOD!
Posts: 124Member
Joined: Nov 20, 2018
processing ng 189...
Posts: 322Member
Joined: Jan 21, 2019
"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33
Developer Programmer 261312 | Age: 30 | Language: 20 | Experience: 10 | Education: 15 | Partner Skills: 5 | Total Points: 189/190 - 80/85pts
Main Applicant
9-7-18: ACS Result - Credited Experience for 261312: 5yrs - 10 pts
3-19-19: PTE Result - L 82 / R 80 / W 90 / S 82 - Superior 20pts
Partner
2-8-19: ACS Result - Experience Credited for 261312
3-13-19: PTE Result - L 89 / R 86 / W 90 / S 90 - Superior
Partner Skills: 5pts
3-22-19: Submitted EOI : 189 - 80pts
3-26-19: Applied for NBI clearance to be released on April 11
3-28-19: Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC
4-05-19: Health Clearance Provided: No Action Required
4-11-19: NBI Clearance claimed
4-14-19: Submitted EOI : 190 (NSW) - 85pts
5-17-19: Received Pre-Invite from NSW
5-21-19: Submitted Application for Nomination to NSW
5-22-19: Application Approved, ITA Received in Skillselect
5-23-19: Visa Lodged for 190
7-11-19: Invitation Received for 189 Visa
8-28-19: Visa Lodged for 189
10-25-19: Visa Granted for 190
2-9-20: Visa Granted for 189
Praise GOD!
Posts: 124Member
Joined: Nov 20, 2018
Posts: 124Member
Joined: Nov 20, 2018
Posts: 124Member
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Posts: 322Member
Joined: Jan 21, 2019
"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33
Developer Programmer 261312 | Age: 30 | Language: 20 | Experience: 10 | Education: 15 | Partner Skills: 5 | Total Points: 189/190 - 80/85pts
Main Applicant
9-7-18: ACS Result - Credited Experience for 261312: 5yrs - 10 pts
3-19-19: PTE Result - L 82 / R 80 / W 90 / S 82 - Superior 20pts
Partner
2-8-19: ACS Result - Experience Credited for 261312
3-13-19: PTE Result - L 89 / R 86 / W 90 / S 90 - Superior
Partner Skills: 5pts
3-22-19: Submitted EOI : 189 - 80pts
3-26-19: Applied for NBI clearance to be released on April 11
3-28-19: Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC
4-05-19: Health Clearance Provided: No Action Required
4-11-19: NBI Clearance claimed
4-14-19: Submitted EOI : 190 (NSW) - 85pts
5-17-19: Received Pre-Invite from NSW
5-21-19: Submitted Application for Nomination to NSW
5-22-19: Application Approved, ITA Received in Skillselect
5-23-19: Visa Lodged for 190
7-11-19: Invitation Received for 189 Visa
8-28-19: Visa Lodged for 189
10-25-19: Visa Granted for 190
2-9-20: Visa Granted for 189
Praise GOD!
Posts: 315Member
Joined: Nov 27, 2017
ANZSCO Code: 254423 | Age : 25 , Education: 15, Experience: 15, OET: 10| 65 Points
July 2017 - Passed OET
Oct 2018 - Completed Bridging Program at ACN
Nov-Dec 2018 - Completed AHPRA Registration, ANMAC Assessment and Job Offer
Jan 2019 - Submitted EOI for VISA190 (QLD, offshore) and Applied for TSS (482) VISA
Feb 2019 - TSS VISA Approved and received ITA for 190 (QLD)
March 2019 - Lodged 190 (QLD) VISA application offshore
April 2019 - Started work in QLD via TSS (482) VISA
Oct 2019 - 190 (QLD) granted - Thank you Lord and everyone in the forum!
Posts: 365Member
Joined: Jan 31, 2018
Cheers
patience is a virtue.
Posts: 124Member
Joined: Nov 20, 2018
Posts: 365Member
Joined: Jan 31, 2018
Cheers
Posts: 315Member
Joined: Nov 27, 2017
ANZSCO Code: 254423 | Age : 25 , Education: 15, Experience: 15, OET: 10| 65 Points
July 2017 - Passed OET
Oct 2018 - Completed Bridging Program at ACN
Nov-Dec 2018 - Completed AHPRA Registration, ANMAC Assessment and Job Offer
Jan 2019 - Submitted EOI for VISA190 (QLD, offshore) and Applied for TSS (482) VISA
Feb 2019 - TSS VISA Approved and received ITA for 190 (QLD)
March 2019 - Lodged 190 (QLD) VISA application offshore
April 2019 - Started work in QLD via TSS (482) VISA
Oct 2019 - 190 (QLD) granted - Thank you Lord and everyone in the forum!
Posts: 322Member
Joined: Jan 21, 2019
"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33
Developer Programmer 261312 | Age: 30 | Language: 20 | Experience: 10 | Education: 15 | Partner Skills: 5 | Total Points: 189/190 - 80/85pts
Main Applicant
9-7-18: ACS Result - Credited Experience for 261312: 5yrs - 10 pts
3-19-19: PTE Result - L 82 / R 80 / W 90 / S 82 - Superior 20pts
Partner
2-8-19: ACS Result - Experience Credited for 261312
3-13-19: PTE Result - L 89 / R 86 / W 90 / S 90 - Superior
Partner Skills: 5pts
3-22-19: Submitted EOI : 189 - 80pts
3-26-19: Applied for NBI clearance to be released on April 11
3-28-19: Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC
4-05-19: Health Clearance Provided: No Action Required
4-11-19: NBI Clearance claimed
4-14-19: Submitted EOI : 190 (NSW) - 85pts
5-17-19: Received Pre-Invite from NSW
5-21-19: Submitted Application for Nomination to NSW
5-22-19: Application Approved, ITA Received in Skillselect
5-23-19: Visa Lodged for 190
7-11-19: Invitation Received for 189 Visa
8-28-19: Visa Lodged for 189
10-25-19: Visa Granted for 190
2-9-20: Visa Granted for 189
Praise GOD!
Posts: 315Member
Joined: Nov 27, 2017
ANZSCO Code: 254423 | Age : 25 , Education: 15, Experience: 15, OET: 10| 65 Points
July 2017 - Passed OET
Oct 2018 - Completed Bridging Program at ACN
Nov-Dec 2018 - Completed AHPRA Registration, ANMAC Assessment and Job Offer
Jan 2019 - Submitted EOI for VISA190 (QLD, offshore) and Applied for TSS (482) VISA
Feb 2019 - TSS VISA Approved and received ITA for 190 (QLD)
March 2019 - Lodged 190 (QLD) VISA application offshore
April 2019 - Started work in QLD via TSS (482) VISA
Oct 2019 - 190 (QLD) granted - Thank you Lord and everyone in the forum!
Posts: 25Member
Joined: Feb 28, 2019
ANZSCO 312111 | Architectural Draftsperson | Age : 30 , Education: 15, Experience: 15, PTE: 10, SS: 10| 80 Points
Lodge Vetassess Application : April18, 2018
Vetassess Outcome (Fast track) : May 2, 2018 (Positive)
PTE –A Exam Day : April 22, 2018
PTE-A Result : April 24, 2018 (Proficient)
Lodge EOI to SA (Visa 489) : August 1, 2018
ITA Received : November 7, 2018
SG COC Appointment (Me) : November 23, 2018
Visa Lodge: December 4, 2018
NBI Clearance Received from PH : December 17, 2018
Medical @ SATA AMK (Me, Wife & Baby) : December 13, 2018
SG COC Appointment (Wife) : December 13, 2018
Medical Result (Me, Wife & Baby) : December 17, 2018 (No Action Required)
Direct Grant : May 28, 2019
Thank you Lord!
Joined: Mar 19, 2018
Posts: 124Member
Joined: Nov 20, 2018
Posts: 322Member
Joined: Jan 21, 2019
"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33
Developer Programmer 261312 | Age: 30 | Language: 20 | Experience: 10 | Education: 15 | Partner Skills: 5 | Total Points: 189/190 - 80/85pts
Main Applicant
9-7-18: ACS Result - Credited Experience for 261312: 5yrs - 10 pts
3-19-19: PTE Result - L 82 / R 80 / W 90 / S 82 - Superior 20pts
Partner
2-8-19: ACS Result - Experience Credited for 261312
3-13-19: PTE Result - L 89 / R 86 / W 90 / S 90 - Superior
Partner Skills: 5pts
3-22-19: Submitted EOI : 189 - 80pts
3-26-19: Applied for NBI clearance to be released on April 11
3-28-19: Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC
4-05-19: Health Clearance Provided: No Action Required
4-11-19: NBI Clearance claimed
4-14-19: Submitted EOI : 190 (NSW) - 85pts
5-17-19: Received Pre-Invite from NSW
5-21-19: Submitted Application for Nomination to NSW
5-22-19: Application Approved, ITA Received in Skillselect
5-23-19: Visa Lodged for 190
7-11-19: Invitation Received for 189 Visa
8-28-19: Visa Lodged for 189
10-25-19: Visa Granted for 190
2-9-20: Visa Granted for 189
Praise GOD!
Posts: 322Member
Joined: Jan 21, 2019
"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33
Developer Programmer 261312 | Age: 30 | Language: 20 | Experience: 10 | Education: 15 | Partner Skills: 5 | Total Points: 189/190 - 80/85pts
Main Applicant
9-7-18: ACS Result - Credited Experience for 261312: 5yrs - 10 pts
3-19-19: PTE Result - L 82 / R 80 / W 90 / S 82 - Superior 20pts
Partner
2-8-19: ACS Result - Experience Credited for 261312
3-13-19: PTE Result - L 89 / R 86 / W 90 / S 90 - Superior
Partner Skills: 5pts
3-22-19: Submitted EOI : 189 - 80pts
3-26-19: Applied for NBI clearance to be released on April 11
3-28-19: Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC
4-05-19: Health Clearance Provided: No Action Required
4-11-19: NBI Clearance claimed
4-14-19: Submitted EOI : 190 (NSW) - 85pts
5-17-19: Received Pre-Invite from NSW
5-21-19: Submitted Application for Nomination to NSW
5-22-19: Application Approved, ITA Received in Skillselect
5-23-19: Visa Lodged for 190
7-11-19: Invitation Received for 189 Visa
8-28-19: Visa Lodged for 189
10-25-19: Visa Granted for 190
2-9-20: Visa Granted for 189
Praise GOD!
Posts: 315Member
Joined: Nov 27, 2017
ANZSCO Code: 254423 | Age : 25 , Education: 15, Experience: 15, OET: 10| 65 Points
July 2017 - Passed OET
Oct 2018 - Completed Bridging Program at ACN
Nov-Dec 2018 - Completed AHPRA Registration, ANMAC Assessment and Job Offer
Jan 2019 - Submitted EOI for VISA190 (QLD, offshore) and Applied for TSS (482) VISA
Feb 2019 - TSS VISA Approved and received ITA for 190 (QLD)
March 2019 - Lodged 190 (QLD) VISA application offshore
April 2019 - Started work in QLD via TSS (482) VISA
Oct 2019 - 190 (QLD) granted - Thank you Lord and everyone in the forum!
Posts: 322Member
Joined: Jan 21, 2019
"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33
Developer Programmer 261312 | Age: 30 | Language: 20 | Experience: 10 | Education: 15 | Partner Skills: 5 | Total Points: 189/190 - 80/85pts
Main Applicant
9-7-18: ACS Result - Credited Experience for 261312: 5yrs - 10 pts
3-19-19: PTE Result - L 82 / R 80 / W 90 / S 82 - Superior 20pts
Partner
2-8-19: ACS Result - Experience Credited for 261312
3-13-19: PTE Result - L 89 / R 86 / W 90 / S 90 - Superior
Partner Skills: 5pts
3-22-19: Submitted EOI : 189 - 80pts
3-26-19: Applied for NBI clearance to be released on April 11
3-28-19: Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC
4-05-19: Health Clearance Provided: No Action Required
4-11-19: NBI Clearance claimed
4-14-19: Submitted EOI : 190 (NSW) - 85pts
5-17-19: Received Pre-Invite from NSW
5-21-19: Submitted Application for Nomination to NSW
5-22-19: Application Approved, ITA Received in Skillselect
5-23-19: Visa Lodged for 190
7-11-19: Invitation Received for 189 Visa
8-28-19: Visa Lodged for 189
10-25-19: Visa Granted for 190
2-9-20: Visa Granted for 189
Praise GOD!
Posts: 124Member
Joined: Nov 20, 2018
Posts: 365Member
Joined: Jan 31, 2018
Joined: Mar 19, 2018
Posts: 25Member
Joined: Feb 28, 2019
ANZSCO 312111 | Architectural Draftsperson | Age : 30 , Education: 15, Experience: 15, PTE: 10, SS: 10| 80 Points
Lodge Vetassess Application : April18, 2018
Vetassess Outcome (Fast track) : May 2, 2018 (Positive)
PTE –A Exam Day : April 22, 2018
PTE-A Result : April 24, 2018 (Proficient)
Lodge EOI to SA (Visa 489) : August 1, 2018
ITA Received : November 7, 2018
SG COC Appointment (Me) : November 23, 2018
Visa Lodge: December 4, 2018
NBI Clearance Received from PH : December 17, 2018
Medical @ SATA AMK (Me, Wife & Baby) : December 13, 2018
SG COC Appointment (Wife) : December 13, 2018
Medical Result (Me, Wife & Baby) : December 17, 2018 (No Action Required)
Direct Grant : May 28, 2019
Thank you Lord!
Posts: 25Member
Joined: Feb 28, 2019
********GRANTS********
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | GSM Office | Date Granted | Target State/City | IED
1. @marbans_8 | 189 | 2 Dec 2018 | GSM Office | 26 Feb 2019 | VIC | 20 November 2019
2. @beetle00 | 189 | 08 Dec 2018 | GSM Office | 06 Mar 2019 | NSW | 16 November 2019
3. @ginnojose | 189 | 03 Dec 2018 | GSM Office | 28 Feb 2019 | NSW | 26 November 2019
4. @mycroft_holmes | 189 | 16 Dec 2018 | GSM Adelaide | 16 Mar 2019 | 30 October 2019
5. @rjlim | 189 | 04 Dec 2018 | GSM Adelaide | 19 Mar 2019 | NSW/Sydney | 15 November 2019
6.@Mkaye | 189 | 08 Dec 2018 | GSM Office| 19 March 2019|Sydney| November 16 2019
7. @ms_ane | 189 | 07 Dec 2018 | GSM Office| 08 April 2019|VIC| October 29,2019
8. @dream_chaser | 489 SA| 04 Dec 2018 | GSM Office| 28 May 2019|SA| November 30,2019
******VISA LODGE******
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
6. @bananita | 489 SA | 3 Dec 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
7. @jayson17 | 489 SA | 2 Dec 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
8. @corrappyka_CE | 189 | 04 Dec 2018 | 05 Mar 2019 / Wife's health examination | GSM Adelaide (Wilson)
9. @ginnojose | 189 | 03 Dec 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
10. @jaceejoef | 489 SA | 18 Dec 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
11. @kimpoy | 489 SA | 06 Dec 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
12. @aron_drn | 190 | 19 Dec 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
13. @Blursotong | 189 | 26 Dec 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
14. @Mkaye | 189 | 08 Dec 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
15. @dream_chaser | 489 | 04 Dec 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
16. @RamDas108 | 190 | 02 Dec 2018 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office
17. @kriscandy | 189 | 12 Dec 2018 | 14 Mar 2019 / Requested to sign Form 815 | GSM Adelaide (Grant)
18. @ms_ane | 189 | 07 Dec 2018 | 15 Mar 2019 / Medical Result Technical Glitch | GSM Adelaide
***Invitation Received***
Username | Visa type | Points | ANZSCO code | ITA Date Received
1. @hopeful_Z | 190 NSW | 70+5 | 233311 | 6 Dec 2018
2. @mycroft_holmes | 190 VIC | 75+5 | 312211 | 6 Dec 2018 (Pre ITA)
3. @iamabcd | 189 | 75 | 263111 | 11 Dec 2018
4. @shuroro | 189 | 75 | 261312 | 10 Dec 2018
5. @mycroft_holmes |189 | 75 | 312211 | 11 Dec 2018
6. @Marites_47 |189 | 70 | 262112 | 11 Dec 20188.
7. @tmasuncion |189 | 70 | 263111 | 11 Dec 2018.
8. @ms_ane |189 | 75 | 233511 | 11 Oct 2018.
ANZSCO 312111 | Architectural Draftsperson | Age : 30 , Education: 15, Experience: 15, PTE: 10, SS: 10| 80 Points
Lodge Vetassess Application : April18, 2018
Vetassess Outcome (Fast track) : May 2, 2018 (Positive)
PTE –A Exam Day : April 22, 2018
PTE-A Result : April 24, 2018 (Proficient)
Lodge EOI to SA (Visa 489) : August 1, 2018
ITA Received : November 7, 2018
SG COC Appointment (Me) : November 23, 2018
Visa Lodge: December 4, 2018
NBI Clearance Received from PH : December 17, 2018
Medical @ SATA AMK (Me, Wife & Baby) : December 13, 2018
SG COC Appointment (Wife) : December 13, 2018
Medical Result (Me, Wife & Baby) : December 17, 2018 (No Action Required)
Direct Grant : May 28, 2019
Thank you Lord!
Joined: Mar 19, 2018
Posts: 25Member
Joined: Feb 28, 2019
ANZSCO 312111 | Architectural Draftsperson | Age : 30 , Education: 15, Experience: 15, PTE: 10, SS: 10| 80 Points
Lodge Vetassess Application : April18, 2018
Vetassess Outcome (Fast track) : May 2, 2018 (Positive)
PTE –A Exam Day : April 22, 2018
PTE-A Result : April 24, 2018 (Proficient)
Lodge EOI to SA (Visa 489) : August 1, 2018
ITA Received : November 7, 2018
SG COC Appointment (Me) : November 23, 2018
Visa Lodge: December 4, 2018
NBI Clearance Received from PH : December 17, 2018
Medical @ SATA AMK (Me, Wife & Baby) : December 13, 2018
SG COC Appointment (Wife) : December 13, 2018
Medical Result (Me, Wife & Baby) : December 17, 2018 (No Action Required)
Direct Grant : May 28, 2019
Thank you Lord!