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  • gotstampedgotstamped NSW
    Posts: 58Member
    Joined: Nov 08, 2013

    @wizardofOz said:

    @gotstamped said:

    @wizardofOz said:

    @fgs said:

    @wizardofOz said:

    @engineer20 said:
    @wizardofOz di ka pa nakapag ceremony?

    di pa bro...... waiting pa din ng invite.. the next ceremony schedule dito sa Brisbane is 18-Mar, so I should be receiving an invitation sometime this week if ever makakasama ako doon

    Hi @wizardofOz , how long is your wait for the test?

    Lodged 15Feb2020
    Test Date 20Oct2020 (requested Thai PCC, submitted 13Nov2020)
    Approval 16Nov2020
    Ceremony ~ Waiting ~

    Hello @wizardofOz, during the test nag request sila ng additional PCC from you?
    did you have to submit the original by post or did you just send the scanned copy?
    Thank you and congrats sa approval!

    Yeah during interview hiningi... basta ang sinabi lang... "I think you still have an overseas penal clearance to submit (hindi sinabi which country, though tumira ako sa Pinas and Thailand)..... but you can still take the citizenship tests.... once you get your clearance, upload it to your Immi Account, and then email us once you've done so... "

    So hindi ko na sinubmit yung original hardcopy ng NBI and Thai PCC, inupload ko lang sa Immi Account.. then inemail ko yung DHA Brisbane na na-submit ko na... then after a day I checked my Immi Account.. Approved na status.... then after a week may nareceive akong letter by post from DHA Canberra confirming yung approval ng citizenship application..

    ok salamat sa info @wizardofOz !

    feb 2014 IELTS results
    feb 2014 ACS results
    mar 2014 lodged visa 189
    may 2014 visa granted
    dec 2020 citizenship application
    jul 2021 citizenship test and approval
    nov 2021 citizenship oath taking
    Thank You, Lord!

  • cyborg5cyborg5 Australia
    Posts: 283Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2018

    Kelangan pa ba pumunta phil embassy ipacancel passport pag nakuha mo na ang australian passport mo at ayaw mo mag dual? Or matic na yun

    The flower that blooms in adversity, is the most rare and beautiful.

  • cyborg5cyborg5 Australia
    Posts: 283Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2018

    @wizardofOz said:

    @cyborg5 said:
    nakasakay ako pag monday , april 21 ceremony sa bne city hall

    kelan na-approve yung citizenship application nyo sir?

    Applied : april 2020
    Test: nov 2020
    Approved: nov 2020
    Ceremony: april 2021

    The flower that blooms in adversity, is the most rare and beautiful.

  • pseudoaussiepseudoaussie Melbourne
    Posts: 12Member
    Joined: Jun 04, 2015

    Hi has anyone received an invite to the ceremony in Melbourne specifically Melbourne CBD on the 19th of May 2021? I've been waiting for 5 months and I still haven't received an invite whereas my friends in Sydney have received their invites :((

  • se29mse29m Perth
    Posts: 2,144Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 14, 2015

    @cyborg5 said:
    Kelangan pa ba pumunta phil embassy ipacancel passport pag nakuha mo na ang australian passport mo at ayaw mo mag dual? Or matic na yun

    ang alam ko matic na yun pag nag expire na yung passport mo..

    233211 Civil Engineer
    30/09/15 - VETASSESS Lodged - 133112 Project Builder
    09/10/15 - IELTS Results: L-7.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.5 OBS-7.0
    19/10/15 - PTE A Results: L-82, R-74, S-90, W-76 OAS-79
    26/11/15 - Obtained NBI Clearance
    09/12/15 - VETASSESS Results - NEGATIVE!!!
    12/01/16 - Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
    22/01/16 - EA Positive Results - Bachelor's Degree with 4 years 8 months skilled employment
    22/01/16 - Lodged EOI 189 (60pts)
    03/02/16 - Received 189 ITA
    11/02/16 - Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
    18/02/16 - Obtained SG CoC
    26/02/16 - Lodged 189 Visa
    15/03/16 - Direct Grant - IED 11/02/2017
    25/05/16 - Big Move Perth!
    16/06/16 - Started Casual Work
    11/07/16 - Permanent Full-time Work

    Now for the Citizenship Journey

    26/08/2019 - Applied and acknowledgement letter received
    27/09/2019 - Test Email Invite for 19/12/2019
    01/10/2019 - Actual Test/Interview Date
    01/10/2019 - Approval Date (received the approval letter from the post 11/10/2019)
    05/02/2020 - Ceremony Date (received the email 10/01/2020)

  • agrandeagrande North Ryde
    Posts: 206Member
    Joined: Jan 05, 2016

    Just had my citizenship exam and interview. Sa application ko, wala akong nilagay na middle name pero since yung passport at IDs ko may middle name at consistent yung mga presented docs inupdate nlang application ko at nilagyan ng middle name. Hopefully, di na magask ng additiinal docs. Yung exam madali naman very helpful yung citizenship app.

    Ask ko lang, gaano kaya katagal bago magupdate yung immiaccount or before sila magsend ng update?

    Thanks

    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

  • fgsfgs Cooper Basin
    Posts: 1,161Member
    Joined: Nov 12, 2013

    @agrande said:
    Just had my citizenship exam and interview. Sa application ko, wala akong nilagay na middle name pero since yung passport at IDs ko may middle name at consistent yung mga presented docs inupdate nlang application ko at nilagyan ng middle name. Hopefully, di na magask ng additiinal docs. Yung exam madali naman very helpful yung citizenship app.

    Ask ko lang, gaano kaya katagal bago magupdate yung immiaccount or before sila magsend ng update?

    Thanks

    Di pa ba naapproved? Usually your immi account shows APPROVED kung afyer ng exam inapproved na ng case officer.

  • agrandeagrande North Ryde
    Posts: 206Member
    Joined: Jan 05, 2016

    @fgs said:

    @agrande said:
    Just had my citizenship exam and interview. Sa application ko, wala akong nilagay na middle name pero since yung passport at IDs ko may middle name at consistent yung mga presented docs inupdate nlang application ko at nilagyan ng middle name. Hopefully, di na magask ng additiinal docs. Yung exam madali naman very helpful yung citizenship app.

    Ask ko lang, gaano kaya katagal bago magupdate yung immiaccount or before sila magsend ng update?

    Thanks

    Di pa ba naapproved? Usually your immi account shows APPROVED kung afyer ng exam inapproved na ng case officer.

    Do you think they will ask additional documents? Till now the status is still received though.

    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

  • agrandeagrande North Ryde
    Posts: 206Member
    Joined: Jan 05, 2016

    My wife got an approval now but mine is still received. Not sure why, the only reason that i could find is my answer to the question "if i have plans to travel overseas?", and i said no. Then she asked me again what if the border is open and i answered "might be". Just paranoid here

    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

  • agrandeagrande North Ryde
    Posts: 206Member
    Joined: Jan 05, 2016

    Sorry guys, got my approved status now. :)

    wizardofOz

    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

  • engineer20engineer20 Sydney
    Posts: 1,719Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 09, 2011

    @agrande said:
    Sorry guys, got my approved status now. :)

    congrats! same day tayo nagexam, baka nagkaabot pa tayo kung sa parramatta office ka din.

    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

  • agrandeagrande North Ryde
    Posts: 206Member
    Joined: Jan 05, 2016

    @engineer20 said:

    @agrande said:
    Sorry guys, got my approved status now. :)

    congrats! same day tayo nagexam, baka nagkaabot pa tayo kung sa parramatta office ka din.

    Thanks sa city ako bro. Back to waiting game ulit tayo for the oath. :)

    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

  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013

    May way po ba na makapag mag-followup ng ceremony schedule?

    Ang sabi kasi sa approval letter 'your citizenship ceremony will be scheduled within six months from the time your application is approved...."

    Last 16-Nov-2020 pa na-approve yung citizenship application ko, until now walang invitation for ceremony...

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
    04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
    makalipas ang isang taon....
    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
    07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
    08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
    09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
    09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
    09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
    09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
    09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
    09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
    10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/12/14: Uploaded docs
    10/20/14: Medicals Done
    12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
    12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney

  • engineer20engineer20 Sydney
    Posts: 1,719Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 09, 2011

    @wizardofOz wala ka pa rin ceremony? baka maunahan pa kita hehe. try to call 131 880 (Citizenship Info Line) to follow up

    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

  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013

    @engineer20 said:
    @wizardofOz wala ka pa rin ceremony? baka maunahan pa kita hehe. try to call 131 880 (Citizenship Info Line) to follow up

    oo nga, kaya nagtataka na ko bakit ang tagal?

    di naman kami nag lockdown ng matagal dito sa Brisbane... tuloy-tuloy ang in-person ceremony since last year

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
    04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
    makalipas ang isang taon....
    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
    07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
    08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
    09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
    09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
    09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
    09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
    09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
    09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
    10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/12/14: Uploaded docs
    10/20/14: Medicals Done
    12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
    12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney

  • ChubmoksChubmoks Oak Park
    Posts: 53Member
    Joined: Feb 10, 2015

    After 10months+, naka sched narin kmi for exam. Sa mga nakapag exam recently, may binigay ba na reading materials? Or may app ba tungkol sa Oz citizenship exam na pwede mapagpraktisan? Salamat po

  • agrandeagrande North Ryde
    Posts: 206Member
    Joined: Jan 05, 2016

    @wizardofOz said:
    May way po ba na makapag mag-followup ng ceremony schedule?

    Ang sabi kasi sa approval letter 'your citizenship ceremony will be scheduled within six months from the time your application is approved...."

    Last 16-Nov-2020 pa na-approve yung citizenship application ko, until now walang invitation for ceremony...

    May isesend ba silang approval letter aside from status changebsa immiaccount? Pagapproved na ba sa immi sure ng approved ka?

    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

  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013

    @agrande said:

    @wizardofOz said:
    May way po ba na makapag mag-followup ng ceremony schedule?

    Ang sabi kasi sa approval letter 'your citizenship ceremony will be scheduled within six months from the time your application is approved...."

    Last 16-Nov-2020 pa na-approve yung citizenship application ko, until now walang invitation for ceremony...

    May isesend ba silang approval letter aside from status changebsa immiaccount? Pagapproved na ba sa immi sure ng approved ka?

    Nung maging 'Approved' na yung status sa Immi Account... after 1 week may na-receive akong letter sa mail from DHA (Canberra ata sya and not from my local council)... 'Dear Blahblah.... Notification of approval of Australian citizenship..."

    dun sa letter nakalagay na you will receive another letter from the local council or the Department for ceremony invitation

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
    04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
    makalipas ang isang taon....
    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
    07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
    08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
    09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
    09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
    09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
    09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
    09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
    09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
    10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/12/14: Uploaded docs
    10/20/14: Medicals Done
    12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
    12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney

  • katnisskatniss -
    Posts: 50Member
    Joined: Jul 24, 2014

    hi all, if more than a month after ng exam no approval yet, kelangan na po ba i-followup? Ano po yung pinakamatagal na narinig nyo? Thanks!

  • JacrayeJacraye Sydney
    Posts: 267Member
    Joined: Mar 06, 2018

    @Chubmoks said:
    After 10months+, naka sched narin kmi for exam. Sa mga nakapag exam recently, may binigay ba na reading materials? Or may app ba tungkol sa Oz citizenship exam na pwede mapagpraktisan? Salamat po

    You can download "Australia Citizenship - Our Common Bond" document in the immi website. There are tons of apps available for practice as well. The app I used was Citizenship Test. It's like a mock-up of the exam and made it easier for me to memorize everything.

    ANZSCO 233213 Quantity Surveyor

  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013

    So I have spoken to someone sa 131 880 to follow-up my citizenship ceremony..

    Ang sabi sakin is currently 90% of application is waiting up to 7 mos from approval to ceremony -- which is what is in their website for processing times...

    then sabi nya 10% may need to wait longer.

    tinanong ko what is causing the long waiting time... na I'd understand approval can take time, pero bakit magtatagal na naghihintay lang ng invitation for ceremony?

    marami syang sinabi na like covid daw, number or applicants..

    anyway, tinanong ko din kelan na dapat mag-follow-up kung wala pa ding na-rereceive na invitation after 7mos...

    mag-wait daw ng up to 12mos from approval kung wala pa din, by then na lang mag-follow-up...

    hindi nalang ako nagsalita

    vitofilip

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
    04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
    makalipas ang isang taon....
    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
    07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
    08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
    09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
    09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
    09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
    09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
    09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
    09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
    10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/12/14: Uploaded docs
    10/20/14: Medicals Done
    12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
    12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney

  • agrandeagrande North Ryde
    Posts: 206Member
    Joined: Jan 05, 2016

    @wizardofOz said:

    @agrande said:

    @wizardofOz said:
    May way po ba na makapag mag-followup ng ceremony schedule?

    Ang sabi kasi sa approval letter 'your citizenship ceremony will be scheduled within six months from the time your application is approved...."

    Last 16-Nov-2020 pa na-approve yung citizenship application ko, until now walang invitation for ceremony...

    May isesend ba silang approval letter aside from status changebsa immiaccount? Pagapproved na ba sa immi sure ng approved ka?

    Nung maging 'Approved' na yung status sa Immi Account... after 1 week may na-receive akong letter sa mail from DHA (Canberra ata sya and not from my local council)... 'Dear Blahblah.... Notification of approval of Australian citizenship..."

    dun sa letter nakalagay na you will receive another letter from the local council or the Department for ceremony invitation

    Thanks. Hintayin nalang namin ang letter. :) Nakahinga na kami ng maluwag at approved na status namin.

    wizardofOz

    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

  • agrandeagrande North Ryde
    Posts: 206Member
    Joined: Jan 05, 2016

    @katniss said:
    hi all, if more than a month after ng exam no approval yet, kelangan na po ba i-followup? Ano po yung pinakamatagal na narinig nyo? Thanks!

    Nakalagay within an hr to 2 yrs. Kakausap ko lang sa officemate ko. Ang sabi niya yung sa misis niya after a yr sya naapprove after exam. Then, yung sa friend nila 2 yrs ang hinintay. Hope mareceive mo na rin soon yung approval status mo. Ang hirap maghintay.

    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

  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013

    @agrande said:

    @katniss said:
    hi all, if more than a month after ng exam no approval yet, kelangan na po ba i-followup? Ano po yung pinakamatagal na narinig nyo? Thanks!

    Nakalagay within an hr to 2 yrs. Kakausap ko lang sa officemate ko. Ang sabi niya yung sa misis niya after a yr sya naapprove after exam. Then, yung sa friend nila 2 yrs ang hinintay. Hope mareceive mo na rin soon yung approval status mo. Ang hirap maghintay.

    Grabe yung an hour to 2 years na range :D

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
    04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
    makalipas ang isang taon....
    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
    07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
    08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
    09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
    09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
    09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
    09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
    09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
    09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
    10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/12/14: Uploaded docs
    10/20/14: Medicals Done
    12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
    12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney

  • katnisskatniss -
    Posts: 50Member
    Joined: Jul 24, 2014

    @wizardofOz said:

    @agrande said:

    @katniss said:
    hi all, if more than a month after ng exam no approval yet, kelangan na po ba i-followup? Ano po yung pinakamatagal na narinig nyo? Thanks!

    Nakalagay within an hr to 2 yrs. Kakausap ko lang sa officemate ko. Ang sabi niya yung sa misis niya after a yr sya naapprove after exam. Then, yung sa friend nila 2 yrs ang hinintay. Hope mareceive mo na rin soon yung approval status mo. Ang hirap maghintay.

    Grabe yung an hour to 2 years na range :D

    yup..super yung 2 years.. i think it's more of na-neglect nila yung application or mabagal lang talaga. So far nabasa ko sa ibang forum na random lang minsan, nilalagay nila yung application sa isang pile for 'further screening'. Longest na nbasa ko na ng-wait ng approval is 8 weeks. Yung iba after magpost sa forums then after a day naapprove. I called immi earlier and sabi nila within 14 months yung timeframe, which is weird dahil may iba within an hour approved na. Sa centrelink kmi nag-exam, i think mas mabagal cguro paggaling dun. Will wait and see..

  • katnisskatniss -
    Posts: 50Member
    Joined: Jul 24, 2014

    @agrande said:

    @katniss said:
    hi all, if more than a month after ng exam no approval yet, kelangan na po ba i-followup? Ano po yung pinakamatagal na narinig nyo? Thanks!

    Nakalagay within an hr to 2 yrs. Kakausap ko lang sa officemate ko. Ang sabi niya yung sa misis niya after a yr sya naapprove after exam. Then, yung sa friend nila 2 yrs ang hinintay. Hope mareceive mo na rin soon yung approval status mo. Ang hirap maghintay.

    yup sana. from our application to our test schedule is super bilis kaso yun lang.. ang tagal ng approval. we're checking the immiaccount everyday.. joke nga namin baka pag di mo icheck saka nila ipprocess. :disappointed:

  • ChubmoksChubmoks Oak Park
    Posts: 53Member
    Joined: Feb 10, 2015

    @Jacraye said:

    @Chubmoks said:
    After 10months+, naka sched narin kmi for exam. Sa mga nakapag exam recently, may binigay ba na reading materials? Or may app ba tungkol sa Oz citizenship exam na pwede mapagpraktisan? Salamat po

    You can download "Australia Citizenship - Our Common Bond" document in the immi website. There are tons of apps available for practice as well. The app I used was Citizenship Test. It's like a mock-up of the exam and made it easier for me to memorize everything.

    Thanks po sa direction @Jacraye :-)

  • agrandeagrande North Ryde
    Posts: 206Member
    Joined: Jan 05, 2016

    @katniss said:

    @agrande said:

    @katniss said:
    hi all, if more than a month after ng exam no approval yet, kelangan na po ba i-followup? Ano po yung pinakamatagal na narinig nyo? Thanks!

    Nakalagay within an hr to 2 yrs. Kakausap ko lang sa officemate ko. Ang sabi niya yung sa misis niya after a yr sya naapprove after exam. Then, yung sa friend nila 2 yrs ang hinintay. Hope mareceive mo na rin soon yung approval status mo. Ang hirap maghintay.

    yup sana. from our application to our test schedule is super bilis kaso yun lang.. ang tagal ng approval. we're checking the immiaccount everyday.. joke nga namin baka pag di mo icheck saka nila ipprocess. :disappointed:

    Yeah, i know the feeling. Yung tipong maya-maya ichecheck mo yung status. Nakakapraning.

    May friend ako sa Brisbane na kakaapprove lang ng PR, 2 yrs sya naghihintay ng approval nung finollow up niya kinabukasan naapprove na sya.

    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

  • agrandeagrande North Ryde
    Posts: 206Member
    Joined: Jan 05, 2016

    @wizardofOz said:

    @agrande said:

    @katniss said:
    hi all, if more than a month after ng exam no approval yet, kelangan na po ba i-followup? Ano po yung pinakamatagal na narinig nyo? Thanks!

    Nakalagay within an hr to 2 yrs. Kakausap ko lang sa officemate ko. Ang sabi niya yung sa misis niya after a yr sya naapprove after exam. Then, yung sa friend nila 2 yrs ang hinintay. Hope mareceive mo na rin soon yung approval status mo. Ang hirap maghintay.

    Grabe yung an hour to 2 years na range :D

    Yeah, kakagulat nga yung range but i guess case to case naman siguro

    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

  • pinkpink SA
    Posts: 499Member
    Joined: Oct 20, 2015

    @Chubmoks said:
    After 10months+, naka sched narin kmi for exam. Sa mga nakapag exam recently, may binigay ba na reading materials? Or may app ba tungkol sa Oz citizenship exam na pwede mapagpraktisan? Salamat po

    Download the book from the immi website. You can also listen to the podcast meron sa apple podcast so you can listen from your phone and meron din sa website. I printed the book and listen to the podcast while reading. Para mas maretain sa memory ko yung info. mapapansin mo lang na yung ibang paragraphs sa book, hindi sinasbi sa podcast so make sure to read those parts too. Based on experience, all exam questions are in the book so make sure you read and understand. I read the book and listened to the podcast siguro mga 5 times before the exam day. kayang-kaya mo yan!

    Occupation: Accountant 190/75pts

    28.12.15 IELTS - Unsuccessful
    23.02.16 PTE - Successful 10 pts
    23.04.16 CPAA positive skills assessment
    11.05.16 CPAA positive employment assessment (minus 5 yrs for EA experience) :(
    12.05.16 EOI 189-65points and190 NSW-70points
    23.05.16 PTE take 2 for 20 points - unsuccessful
    22.06.16 PTE take 3 for 20 points - unsuccessful
    01.08.16 Sent appeal to CPAA to reconsider EA experience
    05.08.16 Submitted SA 190 application under chain migration
    07.09.16 CPAA positive result of appeal/Updated EOI 189/70; 190/75
    16.09.16 NSW nomination - will let this expire
    28.09.16 SA approval/ITA 190 received
    17.10.16 Medicals at SLEC BGC
    01.11.16 Lodged
    30.11.16 Received Immi Assessment Commenced/CO allocation email
    11.01.17 DG
    16.04.17 Big move

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