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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!!!!!!!!!!
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Posts: 4,336Member
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Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
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goodluck!
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
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Software Engineer - 261313
21 April 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8 R: 8 W: 9 S: 8 OBS:8.0); 14 Sep 2012 - Skill Assessment from ACS; 14 Nov 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts; 15 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa; 11 Jan 2013 - Lodged application; 11 Jan 2013 - Application Acknowledged; 08 Feb2013 - SATA medical exam; 14 Mar 2013 - Visa Grant.; 18 Aug 2013 - IED; 12 Jun 2013 - Flight to Brisbane; 08 Jul 2013 – Started job. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.
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261111 - ICT Business Analyst
January 4, 2013 - ACS Assessment Submitted
January 5, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC Singapore)
January 18, 2013 - IELTS Result: L:8.5, R:8.5, W:7.5, S:7.0 = OB: 8.0
March 13, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment from ACS
March 21, 2013 - EOI Submitted
July 15, 2013 - Invitation to lodge 189 visa received
July 25, 2013 - Lodged Visa. Acknowledgement received.
July 29, 2013 - Medicals done (+ Husband and Baby)
September 18, 2013 - CO Allocated Team 23 GSM Brisbane (Additional docs requested: SG PCC, Form 80, Evidence of Overseas Experience (payslips, taxation docs, etc), Evidence of English Ability for Husband)
October 10, 2013 - CO informed us that the evidence of english ability of my Husband is not sufficient. Asked us to pay for EEC, I said.. Hey, no way let him take the IELTS instead.
October 16, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
October 19, 2013 - Husband's IELTS Academic Exam (earliest available schedule)
November 4, 2013 - Uploaded Husband's IELTS test result form
November 5, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you LORD!!!
IED - July 30, 2014
March 23, 2014 - Initial Entry/Holiday
June 30, 2014 - Flight to Sydney.
July 28, 2014 - Husband started work.
September 15, 2014 - First day at my new job.
"If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough"
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kumusta ang SG? Been more than a month since i left... i miss chicken rice!!
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 102Member
Joined: Aug 06, 2012
Occupation Nominated: Architectural Draftsperson
8th October 2012 - Submitted docs to Vetassee
15th October 2012 - Acknowledgement from Vetassee
30th November 2012 - IELTS result: L-8, R-6.5, W-7, S-8.5 = Overall 7.5
4th December 2012 - Vetassee result: POSITIVE
10th December 2012 - Submitted EOI
12th December 2012 - Submitted WA SS
16th January 2013 - WA SS Approved
17th January - Received Invite to apply for VISA
17th January - Lodge 190 VISA
23rd January - Medical Exam at SATA
13th March - CO allocated (Team 7 - Adelaide)
18th March - CO requested documents (PCC & evidence of employment)
19th March - Submitted docs & apply for PCC
3rd April - Submitted PCC
5th April - VISA Grant! -- Thank you Lord, Your timing is just soooo perfect I'm in awe of your goodness!
1st or 2nd week of June - Flight to Sydney
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
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Wala naman problema...
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 161Member
Joined: Aug 26, 2012
Nov 30, 2012 - IELTS OBS 7.0
Dec 21,2012-EA received documents :
May 21, 2013- Received Positive assessment (released 15 May)
May 21,2013 - Lodged EOI -Visa 189
June 3, 2013- Invited Visa 189
June 4 , 2013 - Lodged Visa
June 5,2013- Uploaded documents and certificate
June 15, 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
June 29, 2013- DIAC received medical through SATA Bedok
July 30,2013- CO Assigned GSM Team 33 Brisbane
Aug 22,2013- Uploaded SG Clearance (3 weeks processing)
Aug 23,2013- VISA GRANT (IED June 19 2014)
March 22,2014 - Arrived in Brisbane
May 21,2014 - Hubby started work
July 22,2014 -started work
Posts: 85Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2012
ANZSCO code 261311 Analyst Programmer
07Dec2012: ACS Assessment Submission
01Feb2013: ACS Result Suitable - AQF Bachelor Degree
23Mar2013: IELTS BC Singapore
05Apr2013: IELTS Results (L: 9.0 R: 7.5 W: 8.0 S: 8.5 OBS: 8.5)
09Apr2013: Submitted EOI
21Apr2013: Invited to lodge 189
22Apr2013: Lodged Visa
03May2013: CO Assigned GSM Brisbane
28May2013: Completed CO Required Documents
31May2013: Visa Grant - Initial Entry Deadline May 11, 2014
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You are required to get police clearance in all countries in which you have stayed for more than 12 months. If you satisfy this, then you need to get police clearance from Singapore.
Getting this is a bit complicated in the sense that SG Police does not issue such to non-citizen. You have no choice but to wait for you to be assigned a CO as that person will issue a request to the SG Police Dept that you will be needing a police clearance for immigration purpose.
Hope this helps!
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 85Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2012
ANZSCO code 261311 Analyst Programmer
07Dec2012: ACS Assessment Submission
01Feb2013: ACS Result Suitable - AQF Bachelor Degree
23Mar2013: IELTS BC Singapore
05Apr2013: IELTS Results (L: 9.0 R: 7.5 W: 8.0 S: 8.5 OBS: 8.5)
09Apr2013: Submitted EOI
21Apr2013: Invited to lodge 189
22Apr2013: Lodged Visa
03May2013: CO Assigned GSM Brisbane
28May2013: Completed CO Required Documents
31May2013: Visa Grant - Initial Entry Deadline May 11, 2014
Posts: 183Member
Joined: Feb 14, 2012
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313)
05 Mar 2012 - ACS Application Submission
30 Mar 2012 - ACS Result : Suitable
12 May 2012 - IELTS exam
18 Jul 2012 - EOI Submission 60 pts
25 Jul 2012 - IElTS Remark - No change
01 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Invitation, Application Lodged
05 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Application Acknowledged by DIAC
15 Nov 2012 - Medical Exam at SATA
17 Nov 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 6 - RJB
04 Dec 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!
17 Nov 2013 - EID
Posts: 270Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2011
27 March 2013 - EOI Submission
02 April 2013 - SS Approval
09 April 2013 - Invitation to Lodge visa
1 May 2013 - CO allocated
13 May- Medical Submitted
28 May - Police clearance submitted
29 July 2013 ---- VISA GRANT
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
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Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 270Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2011
27 March 2013 - EOI Submission
02 April 2013 - SS Approval
09 April 2013 - Invitation to Lodge visa
1 May 2013 - CO allocated
13 May- Medical Submitted
28 May - Police clearance submitted
29 July 2013 ---- VISA GRANT
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
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Joined: Nov 15, 2012
I see, so meaning, initial entry must be (or normally) within the period of validity ng NBI clearance. So getting it earlier may not be the best idea after all if you're not really rushing to leave SG -- you may end up with a very early initial entry and have very little time to sort things out before leaving. All along I thought it was always decision date + 1 year or some fixed period. Thank you so much and good morning!
ANZSCO code 261311 Analyst Programmer
07Dec2012: ACS Assessment Submission
01Feb2013: ACS Result Suitable - AQF Bachelor Degree
23Mar2013: IELTS BC Singapore
05Apr2013: IELTS Results (L: 9.0 R: 7.5 W: 8.0 S: 8.5 OBS: 8.5)
09Apr2013: Submitted EOI
21Apr2013: Invited to lodge 189
22Apr2013: Lodged Visa
03May2013: CO Assigned GSM Brisbane
28May2013: Completed CO Required Documents
31May2013: Visa Grant - Initial Entry Deadline May 11, 2014
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Joined: Feb 24, 2011
We shall see each other soon!
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArviwOkQc_pFdFoxeU94QXVKTkFOSV9SM05CdXFxU3c#gid=7
Cheers!!
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Jan 18, 2013
Posts: 106Member
Joined: Jul 25, 2011
Software Engineer - 261313
21 April 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8 R: 8 W: 9 S: 8 OBS:8.0); 14 Sep 2012 - Skill Assessment from ACS; 14 Nov 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts; 15 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa; 11 Jan 2013 - Lodged application; 11 Jan 2013 - Application Acknowledged; 08 Feb2013 - SATA medical exam; 14 Mar 2013 - Visa Grant.; 18 Aug 2013 - IED; 12 Jun 2013 - Flight to Brisbane; 08 Jul 2013 – Started job. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.
Posts: 106Member
Joined: Jul 25, 2011
Software Engineer - 261313
21 April 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8 R: 8 W: 9 S: 8 OBS:8.0); 14 Sep 2012 - Skill Assessment from ACS; 14 Nov 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts; 15 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa; 11 Jan 2013 - Lodged application; 11 Jan 2013 - Application Acknowledged; 08 Feb2013 - SATA medical exam; 14 Mar 2013 - Visa Grant.; 18 Aug 2013 - IED; 12 Jun 2013 - Flight to Brisbane; 08 Jul 2013 – Started job. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.
Posts: 102Member
Joined: Aug 06, 2012
Thank you po sir for your usual help..naka-lodge na po kame last night, inabot kame ng 2am ilang beses nag hang ung website ng eVisa..di na muna kame ng upload ng docs, by monday nalng para sabay2..papa notarized pa po kc namen un statutory declaration & pa CTC ung ibang docs.
Thanks po again & have a great weekend
Occupation Nominated: Architectural Draftsperson
8th October 2012 - Submitted docs to Vetassee
15th October 2012 - Acknowledgement from Vetassee
30th November 2012 - IELTS result: L-8, R-6.5, W-7, S-8.5 = Overall 7.5
4th December 2012 - Vetassee result: POSITIVE
10th December 2012 - Submitted EOI
12th December 2012 - Submitted WA SS
16th January 2013 - WA SS Approved
17th January - Received Invite to apply for VISA
17th January - Lodge 190 VISA
23rd January - Medical Exam at SATA
13th March - CO allocated (Team 7 - Adelaide)
18th March - CO requested documents (PCC & evidence of employment)
19th March - Submitted docs & apply for PCC
3rd April - Submitted PCC
5th April - VISA Grant! -- Thank you Lord, Your timing is just soooo perfect I'm in awe of your goodness!
1st or 2nd week of June - Flight to Sydney
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