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Posts: 50Member
Joined: Jul 24, 2014
hi po meron po sa inyo na nag-submit & > @jedh_g said:
Hi Jedh_g, thanks for the tip. Can you also share what type of questions did they ask during the interview?
Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
Joined: Mar 11, 2015
@katniss you shall be fine as long as you cover the “our common bond” online material. For me, I listened to the audio podcast in several sections for your easy listening. I just internalised the part on the government parliamentary system for judicial, executory and legislation aspects which I think is the part where you need to focus on.
Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer
Feb. 12, 2016 - Begin PTE-A review & booked exam at Trident
Mar. 21, 2016 - PTE academic Exam Result PASSED
(L:66, R:73, S:80, W:67); Thank you Lord!
LINK http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p156
Mar. 28, 2016 - Agent updated EOI. Awaiting next round of 189
April 7, 2016 - Received NSW invite (Visa 190)
April 13, 2016 - Received 189 invite (8:56 AM). Thank you Lord!
May 21, 2016 - VISA fee paid to MA. DIBP application received
May 25, 2016 - NBI clearance certificate forwarded to MA
May 30, 2016 - 1st CO contact, Team Adelaide (Medicals asked)
May 31, 2016 - SLEC medical exams with family. Thank you Lord!
June 1, 2016 - Submit to agent CO request (Wife's NBI, Medicals)
June 7, 2016 - Youngest son undergone x-ray at SLEC (2nd visit)
June 14, 2016 - ALL family members "COMPLETED" status to DIBP on medicals
June 29, 2016 - 2nd CO contact. Requested FORM 815 for son.
August 4, 2016 VISA GRANT thank you LORD
August 19, 2016 - PDOS at CFO
October 26, 2016 - Flight to Sydney (then, fly to Western Australia)
http://ozbound.goodtimelines.com/timeline/ticker/jedh_g
Dec. 8, 2016 - Reunited with whole family at Perth
March 15, 2017 - Landed my first job in WA as pressure vessel inspector (Engineering & Mfg Tradesperson job class)
JOSHUA 1:9 - I command you. Be strong and steadfast!
Do not fear nor be dismayed for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
Posts: 275Member
Joined: Mar 06, 2018
There are available practice test apps downloadable via ios or android that you can use for practice. The app made it easier for me to remember key items that will most likely appear in the exam.
ANZSCO 233213 Quantity Surveyor
Posts: 206Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2016
After 6 months may invite na din kami.
Primary applicant: wife
Nov 13, 2015 - PTE - 20pts
Jan 12, 2016 - CPAA skills assessment 15+5pts
Jan 12, 2016 - Lodged 1st EOI (single) for Visa 189 (70 points)
Jan 22, 2016 - ITA (we'll let this one expire)
Feb 2, 2016 - we decided to get married instead and lodged 2nd EOI (de facto)
Feb 3, 2016 - received 2nd ITA
Mar 5, 2016 - Medical @ Nationwide
Mar 8, 2016 - Health clearance provided
Mar 18, 2016 - Visa Lodged (married)
Mar 23, 2016 - uploaded all docs..
Apr 20, 2016 - DG
Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 04, 2012
very lucky.. compared to us in VIC.
18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
11 May '16 Got ITA
02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
04 Jul '16 Direct Grant
Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt
Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
Joined: Mar 11, 2015
Congratulations @agrande !
Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer
Feb. 12, 2016 - Begin PTE-A review & booked exam at Trident
Mar. 21, 2016 - PTE academic Exam Result PASSED
(L:66, R:73, S:80, W:67); Thank you Lord!
LINK http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p156
Mar. 28, 2016 - Agent updated EOI. Awaiting next round of 189
April 7, 2016 - Received NSW invite (Visa 190)
April 13, 2016 - Received 189 invite (8:56 AM). Thank you Lord!
May 21, 2016 - VISA fee paid to MA. DIBP application received
May 25, 2016 - NBI clearance certificate forwarded to MA
May 30, 2016 - 1st CO contact, Team Adelaide (Medicals asked)
May 31, 2016 - SLEC medical exams with family. Thank you Lord!
June 1, 2016 - Submit to agent CO request (Wife's NBI, Medicals)
June 7, 2016 - Youngest son undergone x-ray at SLEC (2nd visit)
June 14, 2016 - ALL family members "COMPLETED" status to DIBP on medicals
June 29, 2016 - 2nd CO contact. Requested FORM 815 for son.
August 4, 2016 VISA GRANT thank you LORD
August 19, 2016 - PDOS at CFO
October 26, 2016 - Flight to Sydney (then, fly to Western Australia)
http://ozbound.goodtimelines.com/timeline/ticker/jedh_g
Dec. 8, 2016 - Reunited with whole family at Perth
March 15, 2017 - Landed my first job in WA as pressure vessel inspector (Engineering & Mfg Tradesperson job class)
JOSHUA 1:9 - I command you. Be strong and steadfast!
Do not fear nor be dismayed for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
Posts: 1,161Member
Joined: Nov 12, 2013
My nephew's timeline:
Brisbane
Citizenship application submitted- Jan 31, 2021
Test Invite: April 8, 2021
Test Date: April 20, 2021
Approved: April 20, 2021
Posts: 206Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2016
Ilang months na ba sa inyo bro?
Primary applicant: wife
Nov 13, 2015 - PTE - 20pts
Jan 12, 2016 - CPAA skills assessment 15+5pts
Jan 12, 2016 - Lodged 1st EOI (single) for Visa 189 (70 points)
Jan 22, 2016 - ITA (we'll let this one expire)
Feb 2, 2016 - we decided to get married instead and lodged 2nd EOI (de facto)
Feb 3, 2016 - received 2nd ITA
Mar 5, 2016 - Medical @ Nationwide
Mar 8, 2016 - Health clearance provided
Mar 18, 2016 - Visa Lodged (married)
Mar 23, 2016 - uploaded all docs..
Apr 20, 2016 - DG
Posts: 206Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2016
Thank you.
Primary applicant: wife
Nov 13, 2015 - PTE - 20pts
Jan 12, 2016 - CPAA skills assessment 15+5pts
Jan 12, 2016 - Lodged 1st EOI (single) for Visa 189 (70 points)
Jan 22, 2016 - ITA (we'll let this one expire)
Feb 2, 2016 - we decided to get married instead and lodged 2nd EOI (de facto)
Feb 3, 2016 - received 2nd ITA
Mar 5, 2016 - Medical @ Nationwide
Mar 8, 2016 - Health clearance provided
Mar 18, 2016 - Visa Lodged (married)
Mar 23, 2016 - uploaded all docs..
Apr 20, 2016 - DG
Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 04, 2012
so far i know, ang recent invites were June 2020 applicants.. so approx. 10-12months waiting for test appointment.
18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
11 May '16 Got ITA
02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
04 Jul '16 Direct Grant
Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt
Posts: 206Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2016
Natyempuhan lang siguro namin ni misis. Matagal din siguro ang oath sched.
Primary applicant: wife
Nov 13, 2015 - PTE - 20pts
Jan 12, 2016 - CPAA skills assessment 15+5pts
Jan 12, 2016 - Lodged 1st EOI (single) for Visa 189 (70 points)
Jan 22, 2016 - ITA (we'll let this one expire)
Feb 2, 2016 - we decided to get married instead and lodged 2nd EOI (de facto)
Feb 3, 2016 - received 2nd ITA
Mar 5, 2016 - Medical @ Nationwide
Mar 8, 2016 - Health clearance provided
Mar 18, 2016 - Visa Lodged (married)
Mar 23, 2016 - uploaded all docs..
Apr 20, 2016 - DG
Posts: 206Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2016
Hello, usually ano kaya yung mga typical questions sa interview?
Primary applicant: wife
Nov 13, 2015 - PTE - 20pts
Jan 12, 2016 - CPAA skills assessment 15+5pts
Jan 12, 2016 - Lodged 1st EOI (single) for Visa 189 (70 points)
Jan 22, 2016 - ITA (we'll let this one expire)
Feb 2, 2016 - we decided to get married instead and lodged 2nd EOI (de facto)
Feb 3, 2016 - received 2nd ITA
Mar 5, 2016 - Medical @ Nationwide
Mar 8, 2016 - Health clearance provided
Mar 18, 2016 - Visa Lodged (married)
Mar 23, 2016 - uploaded all docs..
Apr 20, 2016 - DG
Posts: 1,161Member
Joined: Nov 12, 2013
Casual conversation..they just need to verify your identity and could be checking if you understand english. After that, they will direct you ro the computer room or give u an ipad to do the test.
Posts: 206Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2016
Thank you. Ano nga po pala yung app for the test? Lahat ba ng tanong dun manggagaling?
Primary applicant: wife
Nov 13, 2015 - PTE - 20pts
Jan 12, 2016 - CPAA skills assessment 15+5pts
Jan 12, 2016 - Lodged 1st EOI (single) for Visa 189 (70 points)
Jan 22, 2016 - ITA (we'll let this one expire)
Feb 2, 2016 - we decided to get married instead and lodged 2nd EOI (de facto)
Feb 3, 2016 - received 2nd ITA
Mar 5, 2016 - Medical @ Nationwide
Mar 8, 2016 - Health clearance provided
Mar 18, 2016 - Visa Lodged (married)
Mar 23, 2016 - uploaded all docs..
Apr 20, 2016 - DG
Posts: 1,161Member
Joined: Nov 12, 2013
You can download the "Our Common Bond"(Testable part only) booklet on DHA website. The podcast is a good option too. There are many practice test apps online but were not officially released by DHA. You need to get all Australian Values questions correct otherwise you will fail the test even though you get a 75% or higher total score. All questions will come from the booklet.
Posts: 206Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2016
Thank you.
Ano po yung recommended app na pwedeng idl?
Primary applicant: wife
Nov 13, 2015 - PTE - 20pts
Jan 12, 2016 - CPAA skills assessment 15+5pts
Jan 12, 2016 - Lodged 1st EOI (single) for Visa 189 (70 points)
Jan 22, 2016 - ITA (we'll let this one expire)
Feb 2, 2016 - we decided to get married instead and lodged 2nd EOI (de facto)
Feb 3, 2016 - received 2nd ITA
Mar 5, 2016 - Medical @ Nationwide
Mar 8, 2016 - Health clearance provided
Mar 18, 2016 - Visa Lodged (married)
Mar 23, 2016 - uploaded all docs..
Apr 20, 2016 - DG
Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
Joined: Mar 11, 2015
Praise God! Just received our citizenship ceremony invitation set on the 27th of July. As COVID-19 precaution, there shall be no guest that could be brought to the occasion which is expected. Still so thankful for this Australian journey!
Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer
Feb. 12, 2016 - Begin PTE-A review & booked exam at Trident
Mar. 21, 2016 - PTE academic Exam Result PASSED
(L:66, R:73, S:80, W:67); Thank you Lord!
LINK http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p156
Mar. 28, 2016 - Agent updated EOI. Awaiting next round of 189
April 7, 2016 - Received NSW invite (Visa 190)
April 13, 2016 - Received 189 invite (8:56 AM). Thank you Lord!
May 21, 2016 - VISA fee paid to MA. DIBP application received
May 25, 2016 - NBI clearance certificate forwarded to MA
May 30, 2016 - 1st CO contact, Team Adelaide (Medicals asked)
May 31, 2016 - SLEC medical exams with family. Thank you Lord!
June 1, 2016 - Submit to agent CO request (Wife's NBI, Medicals)
June 7, 2016 - Youngest son undergone x-ray at SLEC (2nd visit)
June 14, 2016 - ALL family members "COMPLETED" status to DIBP on medicals
June 29, 2016 - 2nd CO contact. Requested FORM 815 for son.
August 4, 2016 VISA GRANT thank you LORD
August 19, 2016 - PDOS at CFO
October 26, 2016 - Flight to Sydney (then, fly to Western Australia)
http://ozbound.goodtimelines.com/timeline/ticker/jedh_g
Dec. 8, 2016 - Reunited with whole family at Perth
March 15, 2017 - Landed my first job in WA as pressure vessel inspector (Engineering & Mfg Tradesperson job class)
JOSHUA 1:9 - I command you. Be strong and steadfast!
Do not fear nor be dismayed for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
Posts: 1,719Member, Moderator
Joined: Jun 09, 2011
congrats!
29May2015: Submitted Online Application to VETASSESS (312112 Building Associate)
02Jun2015: Lodged Date at VETASSESS
28Aug2015: VETASSESS Assessment Completed (312112 Building Associate) - POSITIVE
17Oct2015: PTE-A taken at SG
19Oct2015: PTE-A Result: L-83, R-90, S-76, W-90 OAS-87
19Oct2015: Submitted EOI Visa 190 (65 points plus SS 5 points if granted)
19Oct2015: Submitted VIC SS Online Application Visa 190
20Oct2015: VIC acknowledged SS application and gave Reference Number
02Nov2015: VIC SS Application Rejected
05Nov2015: Submitted Online Reassessment to VETASSESS (312212 Civil Engineering Technician) 08Feb2016: VETASSESS Outcome POSITIVE
07Nov2015: Updated EOI to select NSW (312112)
18Dec2015: Received NSW SS Invitation Stream 2
21Dec2015: Lodged NSW SS Application
12Jan2016: NSW SS Approved / Visa 190 ITA Received
29Jan2016: SG PCC (Me) / Medical (Me, Wife and Kid)
01Feb2016: Medicals Cleared
05Feb2016: Lodged Visa 190
18Feb2016: NBI Clearance Applied (Me and Wife) - HIT
29Feb2016: SG PCC (Wife)
03Mar2016: Collected and Uploaded NBI Clearance
04Mar2016: Direct Grant
07May2016: Initial Entry (Sydney)
16Jul2017: Big Move
Oct2020: Lodged Citizenship Application
May2021: Citizenship Interview and Test
TBA: Citizenship Ceremony
Posts: 861Member
Joined: Apr 25, 2014
Updated timeline ng citizenship namin: Toowoomba, QLD
Date of arrival to Australia on Student Visa: July 2015
Date of Permanent Residency: Feb 2019
Date and year of Citizenship Eligibility: Feb 2020
Citizenship app lodged: July 2020
Citizenship exam : 30 June 2021
Citizenship approval: 24 July 2021
Oathtaking Ceremony: ???
Waiting game na lang, hopefully malapit na, para maavail namin iyong FHLDS ng federal government.
Timeline: Student Visa Subclass 573 (Masters)
06 July 2015: Visa Grant
April 2018: Uni Graduation
Timeline: Permanent Visa (189) Accountant 221111
18 April 2018: ITA received - Visa 189
04 May 2018 : Lodged Visa Application - Visa 189
29 Aug 2018 - First CO Contact - PCC Qatar (partner)
9 Jan 2019 - 2nd CO Contact - penal waiver
18 Jan 2019 - Updated immiaccount with penal waiver
29 Jan 2019 - Forwarded PCC to gsm.allocated email
8 Feb 2019 - Visa Grant - Finally!!
Timeline: Citizenship
July 2020: Application lodgment
May 2021: Citizenship Exam
Feb 2022: Oi! Oi! Oi! Aussie na din sa wakas!
Posts: 275Member
Joined: Mar 06, 2018
Marami sa app store. Just search for the word 'Citizenship' marami na lalabas. Ang ginamit ko from app store 'Australia Citizenship Test' yung name. Really helped a lot. Medyo tamad ako magbasa kaya di ako masyodo nag-rely sa 'Our Common Bond' na reading material.
ANZSCO 233213 Quantity Surveyor
Joined: Jul 28, 2021
Pag 65 points po ba pwede pumasok sa skilled visa?