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Posts: 18Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2013
meron po kayang pwede makatulong to post ung estimated na gastos?
and ano ang chances for permanent residency dito sa Au?
Thanks po!
Posts: 13Member
Joined: Feb 13, 2013
Hi mackoy1012.. depende sa course ng relative mo, at kung single ba or may family.. and sa permanent residency ang alam ko depende din sa course.. pero better na magtanong ka sa qualified education agent to be sure.. meron akong agent dito sa sydney, pwede mo syang i-email.. pinay din just in case, here is the email ad: [email protected].
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2013
Thanks po ulit..Sige, try ko advice ung relative ko na i-contact itong agency/website..
pero in general, maybe a rough estimate, magkano ba ang malamang na cash involved during the whole process?
Posts: 38Member
Joined: Feb 12, 2013
Hi Sir Mackoy1012.. Are you based po ba in Sydney? If so, you can visit po our office Globancy.. If not po, you can email us po at [email protected].
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2013
Melbourne based po ako. Sige, probably ako or ung friend ko ang mag inquire via email.
Thanks
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2013
Thanksnsa reply.. So ang 500k or 300k [approx]is for 1 semester?
And madami pa ba cost involved?
Posts: 99Member
Joined: Dec 30, 2012
Btw congrats to those who already got their visa!
december 5 , 2012- received COE
december 12, 2012 - sent papers to embassy
december 17, 2012 - confirmation the receipt of my papers
december 22, 2012 - received email for medicals
january 4, 2013 - medicals
january 10, 2013 - medicals uploaded
february 5, 2013- visa denied
february 15, 2013 - lodged my visa again for the second time
february 20, 2013- confirmation of the receipt of my documents
february 28, 2013- additional documents requested
march 2, 2013 - sent additional documents thru mail
march 27, 2013 - additional documents requested ( updated / new COE-- to make sure i didnt withdraw my enrollment in school)
mach 28, 2013- sent additional papers thru FAX and EMAIL
april 9, 2013- visa granted! ( finally!)
april 12, 2013 - arrived in Perth
april 23, 2013- school orientation
april 29, 2013 - regular class started!
-studied for 1 year -
april 20, 2014 - lodge second student visa online onshore
april 28, 2014 - medicals
may 5,2014- second student visa granted
november 11, 2014- got married in Australia with my Fil-ausie bf for 2 yrs
december 18,2014 - lodgedSpouse visa 820 - onshore
and the waiting game starts
also hired an agent to assist my application.
Posts: 433Member
Joined: Jul 20, 2012
Student Visa Subclass 573 Higher Education
University of Western Sydney
Bachelor of Nursing
Posts: 1,455Member
Joined: Apr 26, 2011
Posts: 433Member
Joined: Jul 20, 2012
Student Visa Subclass 573 Higher Education
University of Western Sydney
Bachelor of Nursing
Posts: 99Member
Joined: Dec 30, 2012
december 5 , 2012- received COE
december 12, 2012 - sent papers to embassy
december 17, 2012 - confirmation the receipt of my papers
december 22, 2012 - received email for medicals
january 4, 2013 - medicals
january 10, 2013 - medicals uploaded
february 5, 2013- visa denied
february 15, 2013 - lodged my visa again for the second time
february 20, 2013- confirmation of the receipt of my documents
february 28, 2013- additional documents requested
march 2, 2013 - sent additional documents thru mail
march 27, 2013 - additional documents requested ( updated / new COE-- to make sure i didnt withdraw my enrollment in school)
mach 28, 2013- sent additional papers thru FAX and EMAIL
april 9, 2013- visa granted! ( finally!)
april 12, 2013 - arrived in Perth
april 23, 2013- school orientation
april 29, 2013 - regular class started!
-studied for 1 year -
april 20, 2014 - lodge second student visa online onshore
april 28, 2014 - medicals
may 5,2014- second student visa granted
november 11, 2014- got married in Australia with my Fil-ausie bf for 2 yrs
december 18,2014 - lodgedSpouse visa 820 - onshore
and the waiting game starts
also hired an agent to assist my application.
Posts: 65Member
Joined: Nov 06, 2012
02 April 2011- IELTS (L-7.0 R-7.5 W-6.0 S-7.0 : OBS-7.0)
02 August 2012- Got CoE from Macquarie Institute
14 August 2012- Lodged application by agency
09 September 2012- Medical Exam
03 October 2012- Embassy request for additional documents
07 November 2012- Visa Refused
03 December 2012- Changed agencies
09 Jan 2013- Received Offer of Letter from AICL Sydney
04 Feb 2013- Paid Tuition Fees
08 Feb 2013- Received CoE
14 Feb 2013- Lodged Visa Application
20 Feb 2013- VISA GRANT!
Posts: 99Member
Joined: Dec 30, 2012
december 5 , 2012- received COE
december 12, 2012 - sent papers to embassy
december 17, 2012 - confirmation the receipt of my papers
december 22, 2012 - received email for medicals
january 4, 2013 - medicals
january 10, 2013 - medicals uploaded
february 5, 2013- visa denied
february 15, 2013 - lodged my visa again for the second time
february 20, 2013- confirmation of the receipt of my documents
february 28, 2013- additional documents requested
march 2, 2013 - sent additional documents thru mail
march 27, 2013 - additional documents requested ( updated / new COE-- to make sure i didnt withdraw my enrollment in school)
mach 28, 2013- sent additional papers thru FAX and EMAIL
april 9, 2013- visa granted! ( finally!)
april 12, 2013 - arrived in Perth
april 23, 2013- school orientation
april 29, 2013 - regular class started!
-studied for 1 year -
april 20, 2014 - lodge second student visa online onshore
april 28, 2014 - medicals
may 5,2014- second student visa granted
november 11, 2014- got married in Australia with my Fil-ausie bf for 2 yrs
december 18,2014 - lodgedSpouse visa 820 - onshore
and the waiting game starts
also hired an agent to assist my application.
Posts: 12Member
Joined: Apr 11, 2012
Posts: 17Member
Joined: Feb 06, 2013
Posts: 93Member
Joined: May 15, 2011
Student Visa 573
Aug. 4, 2012 - Took IELTS via IDP Philippines
Aug. 16, 2012 - IELTS results L: 8.0, R: 6.5, W: 7.0, S: 6.5, OBS:7.0
Sept. 7, 2012 - Applied to ACU and Deakin University via IDP
Sept. 20, 2012 - Letter of offer received from ACU
Sept. 25, 2012 - Submitted new school application form to Deakin University
October 20, 2012 - Declined offer from ACU
November 26, 2012 - Received Letter of Offer from Deakin University 1 year Bachelor of Nursing with EAP.
Dec. 12, 2012 - paid school fees
Dec. 20, 2012 - received COE
Dec. 20, 2012 - applied for Student Visa via IDP
Jan. 7, 2013 - received sms from Australian embassy that they've received my application/documents
Jan. 8, 2013 - received email notification for medical exam
Jan. 10, 1013 - Medicals done at SLEC
Jan. 14, 2013 - SLEC forwarded results to Australian Embassy
Feb. 8, 2013 - Visa Granted!!!! ))
April 10, 2013 - First day in Melbourne
May 2, 2013 - EAP course at Deakin University English Language Institute
July 2013 - Bachelor of Nursing Entry
October 2014 - Finished Bachelor of Nursing
October 2014 - Took OET exam: Overall grabe B, individual band Grade: B
October 2014 - extended student visa : Student visa 572
November 2014 - Applied for AHPRA registration
December 2014 - Got registration from AHPRA Division 1
Registered Nurse.
May 25, 2015 - started work as RN.
May 1, 2016 - Applied for Victorian State Sponsorship
May 2, 2016 - Submitted EOI (Subclass 190)
May 24, 2016 - Lodge EOI for visa 189 ( +5 pts. 1 year Australian work experience.)
May 26, 2016 - Received invitation to apply for visa 189
- uploaded all documents, paid visa fees
May 27, 2016 - Medicals at Bupa
June 14, 2016 - CO contact, request for additional documents, Forgot to upload AFP check.
- uploaded AFP check.
praying... waiting ... praying.. waiting....praying... waiting...
Posts: 17Member
Joined: Feb 06, 2013
Posts: 93Member
Joined: May 15, 2011
Student Visa 573
Aug. 4, 2012 - Took IELTS via IDP Philippines
Aug. 16, 2012 - IELTS results L: 8.0, R: 6.5, W: 7.0, S: 6.5, OBS:7.0
Sept. 7, 2012 - Applied to ACU and Deakin University via IDP
Sept. 20, 2012 - Letter of offer received from ACU
Sept. 25, 2012 - Submitted new school application form to Deakin University
October 20, 2012 - Declined offer from ACU
November 26, 2012 - Received Letter of Offer from Deakin University 1 year Bachelor of Nursing with EAP.
Dec. 12, 2012 - paid school fees
Dec. 20, 2012 - received COE
Dec. 20, 2012 - applied for Student Visa via IDP
Jan. 7, 2013 - received sms from Australian embassy that they've received my application/documents
Jan. 8, 2013 - received email notification for medical exam
Jan. 10, 1013 - Medicals done at SLEC
Jan. 14, 2013 - SLEC forwarded results to Australian Embassy
Feb. 8, 2013 - Visa Granted!!!! ))
April 10, 2013 - First day in Melbourne
May 2, 2013 - EAP course at Deakin University English Language Institute
July 2013 - Bachelor of Nursing Entry
October 2014 - Finished Bachelor of Nursing
October 2014 - Took OET exam: Overall grabe B, individual band Grade: B
October 2014 - extended student visa : Student visa 572
November 2014 - Applied for AHPRA registration
December 2014 - Got registration from AHPRA Division 1
Registered Nurse.
May 25, 2015 - started work as RN.
May 1, 2016 - Applied for Victorian State Sponsorship
May 2, 2016 - Submitted EOI (Subclass 190)
May 24, 2016 - Lodge EOI for visa 189 ( +5 pts. 1 year Australian work experience.)
May 26, 2016 - Received invitation to apply for visa 189
- uploaded all documents, paid visa fees
May 27, 2016 - Medicals at Bupa
June 14, 2016 - CO contact, request for additional documents, Forgot to upload AFP check.
- uploaded AFP check.
praying... waiting ... praying.. waiting....praying... waiting...
Posts: 17Member
Joined: Feb 06, 2013
Posts: 99Member
Joined: Dec 30, 2012
december 5 , 2012- received COE
december 12, 2012 - sent papers to embassy
december 17, 2012 - confirmation the receipt of my papers
december 22, 2012 - received email for medicals
january 4, 2013 - medicals
january 10, 2013 - medicals uploaded
february 5, 2013- visa denied
february 15, 2013 - lodged my visa again for the second time
february 20, 2013- confirmation of the receipt of my documents
february 28, 2013- additional documents requested
march 2, 2013 - sent additional documents thru mail
march 27, 2013 - additional documents requested ( updated / new COE-- to make sure i didnt withdraw my enrollment in school)
mach 28, 2013- sent additional papers thru FAX and EMAIL
april 9, 2013- visa granted! ( finally!)
april 12, 2013 - arrived in Perth
april 23, 2013- school orientation
april 29, 2013 - regular class started!
-studied for 1 year -
april 20, 2014 - lodge second student visa online onshore
april 28, 2014 - medicals
may 5,2014- second student visa granted
november 11, 2014- got married in Australia with my Fil-ausie bf for 2 yrs
december 18,2014 - lodgedSpouse visa 820 - onshore
and the waiting game starts
also hired an agent to assist my application.
Posts: 93Member
Joined: May 15, 2011
Student Visa 573
Aug. 4, 2012 - Took IELTS via IDP Philippines
Aug. 16, 2012 - IELTS results L: 8.0, R: 6.5, W: 7.0, S: 6.5, OBS:7.0
Sept. 7, 2012 - Applied to ACU and Deakin University via IDP
Sept. 20, 2012 - Letter of offer received from ACU
Sept. 25, 2012 - Submitted new school application form to Deakin University
October 20, 2012 - Declined offer from ACU
November 26, 2012 - Received Letter of Offer from Deakin University 1 year Bachelor of Nursing with EAP.
Dec. 12, 2012 - paid school fees
Dec. 20, 2012 - received COE
Dec. 20, 2012 - applied for Student Visa via IDP
Jan. 7, 2013 - received sms from Australian embassy that they've received my application/documents
Jan. 8, 2013 - received email notification for medical exam
Jan. 10, 1013 - Medicals done at SLEC
Jan. 14, 2013 - SLEC forwarded results to Australian Embassy
Feb. 8, 2013 - Visa Granted!!!! ))
April 10, 2013 - First day in Melbourne
May 2, 2013 - EAP course at Deakin University English Language Institute
July 2013 - Bachelor of Nursing Entry
October 2014 - Finished Bachelor of Nursing
October 2014 - Took OET exam: Overall grabe B, individual band Grade: B
October 2014 - extended student visa : Student visa 572
November 2014 - Applied for AHPRA registration
December 2014 - Got registration from AHPRA Division 1
Registered Nurse.
May 25, 2015 - started work as RN.
May 1, 2016 - Applied for Victorian State Sponsorship
May 2, 2016 - Submitted EOI (Subclass 190)
May 24, 2016 - Lodge EOI for visa 189 ( +5 pts. 1 year Australian work experience.)
May 26, 2016 - Received invitation to apply for visa 189
- uploaded all documents, paid visa fees
May 27, 2016 - Medicals at Bupa
June 14, 2016 - CO contact, request for additional documents, Forgot to upload AFP check.
- uploaded AFP check.
praying... waiting ... praying.. waiting....praying... waiting...
Posts: 17Member
Joined: Feb 06, 2013
Good luck and God Bless us
Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
Joined: Jan 24, 2013
2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving
2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)
PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER!
Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
sana po makatulong.. God bless!
Posts: 93Member
Joined: May 15, 2011
Student Visa 573
Aug. 4, 2012 - Took IELTS via IDP Philippines
Aug. 16, 2012 - IELTS results L: 8.0, R: 6.5, W: 7.0, S: 6.5, OBS:7.0
Sept. 7, 2012 - Applied to ACU and Deakin University via IDP
Sept. 20, 2012 - Letter of offer received from ACU
Sept. 25, 2012 - Submitted new school application form to Deakin University
October 20, 2012 - Declined offer from ACU
November 26, 2012 - Received Letter of Offer from Deakin University 1 year Bachelor of Nursing with EAP.
Dec. 12, 2012 - paid school fees
Dec. 20, 2012 - received COE
Dec. 20, 2012 - applied for Student Visa via IDP
Jan. 7, 2013 - received sms from Australian embassy that they've received my application/documents
Jan. 8, 2013 - received email notification for medical exam
Jan. 10, 1013 - Medicals done at SLEC
Jan. 14, 2013 - SLEC forwarded results to Australian Embassy
Feb. 8, 2013 - Visa Granted!!!! ))
April 10, 2013 - First day in Melbourne
May 2, 2013 - EAP course at Deakin University English Language Institute
July 2013 - Bachelor of Nursing Entry
October 2014 - Finished Bachelor of Nursing
October 2014 - Took OET exam: Overall grabe B, individual band Grade: B
October 2014 - extended student visa : Student visa 572
November 2014 - Applied for AHPRA registration
December 2014 - Got registration from AHPRA Division 1
Registered Nurse.
May 25, 2015 - started work as RN.
May 1, 2016 - Applied for Victorian State Sponsorship
May 2, 2016 - Submitted EOI (Subclass 190)
May 24, 2016 - Lodge EOI for visa 189 ( +5 pts. 1 year Australian work experience.)
May 26, 2016 - Received invitation to apply for visa 189
- uploaded all documents, paid visa fees
May 27, 2016 - Medicals at Bupa
June 14, 2016 - CO contact, request for additional documents, Forgot to upload AFP check.
- uploaded AFP check.
praying... waiting ... praying.. waiting....praying... waiting...
Posts: 99Member
Joined: Dec 30, 2012
december 5 , 2012- received COE
december 12, 2012 - sent papers to embassy
december 17, 2012 - confirmation the receipt of my papers
december 22, 2012 - received email for medicals
january 4, 2013 - medicals
january 10, 2013 - medicals uploaded
february 5, 2013- visa denied
february 15, 2013 - lodged my visa again for the second time
february 20, 2013- confirmation of the receipt of my documents
february 28, 2013- additional documents requested
march 2, 2013 - sent additional documents thru mail
march 27, 2013 - additional documents requested ( updated / new COE-- to make sure i didnt withdraw my enrollment in school)
mach 28, 2013- sent additional papers thru FAX and EMAIL
april 9, 2013- visa granted! ( finally!)
april 12, 2013 - arrived in Perth
april 23, 2013- school orientation
april 29, 2013 - regular class started!
-studied for 1 year -
april 20, 2014 - lodge second student visa online onshore
april 28, 2014 - medicals
may 5,2014- second student visa granted
november 11, 2014- got married in Australia with my Fil-ausie bf for 2 yrs
december 18,2014 - lodgedSpouse visa 820 - onshore
and the waiting game starts
also hired an agent to assist my application.
Posts: 93Member
Joined: May 15, 2011
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Student Visa 573
Aug. 4, 2012 - Took IELTS via IDP Philippines
Aug. 16, 2012 - IELTS results L: 8.0, R: 6.5, W: 7.0, S: 6.5, OBS:7.0
Sept. 7, 2012 - Applied to ACU and Deakin University via IDP
Sept. 20, 2012 - Letter of offer received from ACU
Sept. 25, 2012 - Submitted new school application form to Deakin University
October 20, 2012 - Declined offer from ACU
November 26, 2012 - Received Letter of Offer from Deakin University 1 year Bachelor of Nursing with EAP.
Dec. 12, 2012 - paid school fees
Dec. 20, 2012 - received COE
Dec. 20, 2012 - applied for Student Visa via IDP
Jan. 7, 2013 - received sms from Australian embassy that they've received my application/documents
Jan. 8, 2013 - received email notification for medical exam
Jan. 10, 1013 - Medicals done at SLEC
Jan. 14, 2013 - SLEC forwarded results to Australian Embassy
Feb. 8, 2013 - Visa Granted!!!! ))
April 10, 2013 - First day in Melbourne
May 2, 2013 - EAP course at Deakin University English Language Institute
July 2013 - Bachelor of Nursing Entry
October 2014 - Finished Bachelor of Nursing
October 2014 - Took OET exam: Overall grabe B, individual band Grade: B
October 2014 - extended student visa : Student visa 572
November 2014 - Applied for AHPRA registration
December 2014 - Got registration from AHPRA Division 1
Registered Nurse.
May 25, 2015 - started work as RN.
May 1, 2016 - Applied for Victorian State Sponsorship
May 2, 2016 - Submitted EOI (Subclass 190)
May 24, 2016 - Lodge EOI for visa 189 ( +5 pts. 1 year Australian work experience.)
May 26, 2016 - Received invitation to apply for visa 189
- uploaded all documents, paid visa fees
May 27, 2016 - Medicals at Bupa
June 14, 2016 - CO contact, request for additional documents, Forgot to upload AFP check.
- uploaded AFP check.
praying... waiting ... praying.. waiting....praying... waiting...
Posts: 54Member
Joined: Jan 02, 2013
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Subclass 573
Nov 28, 2012 - Received Offer from ECU
Jan 4, 2013 - Lodged appln via PIASI
Jan 10, 2013 - Medicals done at SLEC (applicant & members of family)
Jan 15, 2013 - Medical results forwarded to Aus Emb
Feb 20, 2013 - Visa Grant Thank you Lord!!!
Feb 25, 2013 - Classes start
IE 233511
Jan 3, 2014 - Submitted EA skills assessment application
Mar 8, 2014 - IELTS General
April 29, 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from EA
May 1, 2014 - Submitted EOI at 60 points
May 26, 2014 - Received invitation to apply under Subclass 189
May 27, 2014 - Lodged application (Paid/uploaded documents)
June 10, 2014 - Medical exams at Medibank Perth
June 16, 2014 - eMedical submitted
June 19, 2014 - CO assigned (Adelaide GSM Team 7); request for additional douments
July 8, 2014 - Visa grant Thank you Lord!!!
Posts: 65Member
Joined: Nov 06, 2012
02 April 2011- IELTS (L-7.0 R-7.5 W-6.0 S-7.0 : OBS-7.0)
02 August 2012- Got CoE from Macquarie Institute
14 August 2012- Lodged application by agency
09 September 2012- Medical Exam
03 October 2012- Embassy request for additional documents
07 November 2012- Visa Refused
03 December 2012- Changed agencies
09 Jan 2013- Received Offer of Letter from AICL Sydney
04 Feb 2013- Paid Tuition Fees
08 Feb 2013- Received CoE
14 Feb 2013- Lodged Visa Application
20 Feb 2013- VISA GRANT!
Posts: 65Member
Joined: Nov 06, 2012
02 April 2011- IELTS (L-7.0 R-7.5 W-6.0 S-7.0 : OBS-7.0)
02 August 2012- Got CoE from Macquarie Institute
14 August 2012- Lodged application by agency
09 September 2012- Medical Exam
03 October 2012- Embassy request for additional documents
07 November 2012- Visa Refused
03 December 2012- Changed agencies
09 Jan 2013- Received Offer of Letter from AICL Sydney
04 Feb 2013- Paid Tuition Fees
08 Feb 2013- Received CoE
14 Feb 2013- Lodged Visa Application
20 Feb 2013- VISA GRANT!