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Joined: Dec 10, 2023
Congrats po. San po kayo ng take ng exam?
Joined: Feb 20, 2024
Ace Makati
Joined: Aug 21, 2023
Hello po, during your exam po ba nasagot niyo po lahat ng short questions sa speaking? Sobra mahalaga din po yun sa pagcontribute ng points tama po ba sa part ng listening?
Joined: Aug 21, 2023
May question po ako, ang ASQ po ba ay malaki ang effect sa scoring when it comes to listening part po? TIA
Posts: 335Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
It is imperative to know all the exam types and corresponding points affecting your overall score fpr listening, writing and speaking.
For asq = 5% lang
Posts: 335Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
Reference for the test types
Joined: May 13, 2023
Anybody here experienced some microphone issue with MISNET? At first palang talaga, doubtful na ako sa tunog nung microphone kasi hindi siya clear. Grounded yung sound, sabi naman ng administrator is okay lang yun. I've raised the issue and currently waiting for their response.. sana i-allow nila ang PTE retake.
Posts: 28Member
Joined: Feb 06, 2024
Nag take ako ng PTE recently pero ang weird kasi may 4 questions sa speaking module na hindi ko inexpect. Lumabas yon after ng ASQ. Yung first question parang situational siya. May ibibigay na situation tas need mo magsabi paano mo siya ihahandle or paano ka magrerespond. 2 items yung ganun. Then next naman parang Retell Lecture pero three speakers yung nagsasalita tas need i-summarize yung conversation nila. 2 items din 'to.
Sure ako na PTE Academic yung tinake ko pero hindi ko inexpect yung questions kasi wala siya sa mock tests. Wala rin siya sa website ni Pearson pearsonpte.com/pte-academic/test-format/speaking-writing
Feel ko hindi naman siya scored so I'm not too worried, although I need to send an email to Pearson just in case. I was caught off-guard lang pero buti na lang writing yung next na module so I had time to process it and calm myself down.
Anyone here who had the same experience?
SC189 85pts • Age: 30 | English: 20 | Experience: 10 | Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10
261312 Dev Programmer SC190 85pts/SC 491 95pts • Age: 30 | English: 20 | Experience: 5 | Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10 | State: 5
(Offshore)
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05 Apr 2024: Took PTE Exam: Superior
27 May 2024: Submitted requirements to ACS for ANZSCO Codes 262111, 261312, and 224999
01 Aug 2024: Positive assessment results from ACS for all three nominated occupation codes
Aug 2024: EOI Submitted for SC189, SC190, SC491
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Joined: Feb 06, 2024
Jus got confirmation from someone na hindi siya scored and it's part of the new questions they're trying out this year. Phew!
SC189 85pts • Age: 30 | English: 20 | Experience: 10 | Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10
261312 Dev Programmer SC190 85pts/SC 491 95pts • Age: 30 | English: 20 | Experience: 5 | Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10 | State: 5
(Offshore)
~~~~
05 Apr 2024: Took PTE Exam: Superior
27 May 2024: Submitted requirements to ACS for ANZSCO Codes 262111, 261312, and 224999
01 Aug 2024: Positive assessment results from ACS for all three nominated occupation codes
Aug 2024: EOI Submitted for SC189, SC190, SC491
Joined: Apr 12, 2024
Hello,
does PTE score breakdown matter? I got superior in overall but I have two sections that I only got 80+
Joined: Apr 12, 2024
I've read sa reddit that someone took their exam sa Misnet multiple times pero mababa ang speaking nya, then he tried ACE mataas nakuha nya.
I also did the test sa ACE and got a good score for speaking
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Joined: Nov 15, 2021
If each band is 79+ then you already got superior, therefore 20pts claimable for english. EOI will autocompute also.
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
~~~~
10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
~~~~
02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Posts: 28Member
Joined: Feb 06, 2024
Just got my test resutlts—
Got my desired scores on the first take! Sobrang thank you sa group na 'to!!
Especially sa mga nagbigay ng tips
@Conboyboy @casssie @Ozdrims
SC189 85pts • Age: 30 | English: 20 | Experience: 10 | Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10
261312 Dev Programmer SC190 85pts/SC 491 95pts • Age: 30 | English: 20 | Experience: 5 | Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10 | State: 5
(Offshore)
~~~~
05 Apr 2024: Took PTE Exam: Superior
27 May 2024: Submitted requirements to ACS for ANZSCO Codes 262111, 261312, and 224999
01 Aug 2024: Positive assessment results from ACS for all three nominated occupation codes
Aug 2024: EOI Submitted for SC189, SC190, SC491
Posts: 335Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
Yeheeey!!! Next step na!!! Congrats! Share and pass on what you have learned to everyone here pag may nagtatanong.
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Joined: Jul 09, 2019
Ang ganda lang sa pakiramdam na someone is getting helped sa pagshashare ng experiences ,im glad it worked for you too
Congrats!
ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer (Offshore) | Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 05 (Competent English) |NAATI: 05 |State :05
SC190 NSW = 90
Timeline:
17 Apr 2023: Took PTE Exam: Superior
29 May 2023: Spouse PTE Exam: Competent
15 May 2023: Submitted relevant employment docs, work pass and DRAFT CDR to agent
29 May 2023: Agent submitted EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
8 July 2023: EA MSA CDR + RSEA result: Suitable for migration
26 July 2023: took the NAATI CCL
13 Aug 2023: results out for NAATI exam
15 Aug 2023: Agent updated EOI for CCL points (+5)
13 Sep 2023: Agent created EOI for SC 190 NSW
02 Nov 2023: Pre-invited by NSW
06 Nov 2023: Nomination submitted to NSW
09 Nov 2023: Nomination application approved & ITA received
29 Nov 2023: Visa lodgment and medicals booked
11 Dec 2023: Medicals completed
11 October 2024: started the renewal of PCC /COC/NBI clearances SG and PH for both of us
14 November 2024: Updated COCs for both of us and wife's NBI cert to IMMI through agent
4 December 2024: I updated my NBI certificate by myself
xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT
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Joined: Nov 15, 2022
yown! congrats!!! EOI naaa!
m(au)nifesting 🇦🇺
Joined: Nov 01, 2023
Hi Guys,
ask ko lang ano na po ung latest na reviewer yung ginagamit niyo for PTE?
Thanks!
Posts: 31Member
Joined: Mar 05, 2023
I take my 2nd PTE exam last May 8, meron bago question sa Speaking section, pero sabi ni Nakul hindi scored yun sa ngayon.
Respond to situation and Discussion
ginamit ko yung template ng Retell Lecture sa bago question at alam ko random lalabas yun sa speaking section. Nakuha ko naman Superior this time, Thank you Lord.
OCCUPATION: Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111) Offshore
Total Points~~ 189: 70pts | 190: 75pts | 491: 85pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment: 10 / 15(after Sep 20 2024) | Education:10 | Partner:5
Spent 20 days vacation in Brisbane last January 2023, and I fell in love with the place
~~~~
02 2023 - Prepare documents for ACS skill assessment (only 3rd and 4th job is complete)
03 2023 - Submit 1st ACS skill assessment (incomplete documents in 1st and 2nd job. 12 yrs total exp)
06 2023 - Receive 1st ACS skill assessment (1st and 2nd job not assessed, 5 yrs deducted / Not Bachelor degree, only AQF Associate Degree with a Major in computing / Sep 2020+ onwards considered)
07 2023 - Tried my best to get the needed documents from my previous employers
10 2023 - Complete all documents from previous employers
11 2023 - Submit 2nd ACS skill assessment
12 2023 - Receive 2nd ACS skill assessment (6 yrs deducted, not enough for 8 yrs exp) | Tried to contest and question because in the first assessment only 5 yrs deducted
~~~
01 2024 - PTE Proficient
02 2024 - Appeal 2nd ACS skill assessment result
03 2024 - Received Failed Appeal 2nd ACS skill assessment (8yrs total exp this Sept 2024)
05 2024 - PTE Superior
05 2024 - EOI lodged (189, 190, 491 state and family) only target QLD
Posts: 335Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
I used APEUNI reviewer and app and some Jimmysem templates mashup for the essays.
Joined: May 15, 2024
Hi everyone po. New member here that's aspiring to get 79+ on all subset also. I've done IELTS Academic few weeks ago and got an overall 7.0 band and with my scores especially the writing, I'm afraid the 8.0 needed for superior scote is a leap. Beginning phase po ako ng review. I've compiled your suggestions and so far it has helped me in my mock individual test kay APEUni.
I have questions tho that maybe you can help me out.
What do you think about 9.0 Niner PTE review? Has anyone enrolled here on their 1on1 coaching and AI Mock dashboard? What's your feedback? Is it worth it? I'm about to avail their package because I had fairly good experience with them with IELTS (but local enrollment).
FB group discussions also recommend APEUni tlga for Mock with AI scoring. I find some scoring from the free exams odd. Tried speaking components first. Sa RA, I'm trying the journalists flow and tried to neutralize my accent. JimmySSems DI&RL are just getting me 60+ scores. Is this a common occurrence or may diskarte po dito?
If meron po sa inyo that still has their APEUni subscription that I can buy cheaper, bilin ko po sana?
Thank you po.☺️
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Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Hi! Is this for general skilled migration purpose? I am reposting some guide and cheatsheet from previous posts here:
REDS are the ones with highest contributions on your overall score. This is from an individual contributor.
While this one is from APEUni I think.
This is a template used by some, pero mukhang effective naman:
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
~~~~
10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
~~~~
02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Joined: May 15, 2024
Hi. Thank you for the response. For immigration po. Trying to get a good score for PR. I've saved these images and studied it na po also.ty. Still getting familiarized sa diskarte each subset but focusing those on the red and orange part. There's a nice kababayan also here na nagshare ng GSheet ng reviewer nya so I was introduced by JimmySSem's template din.
For those who used Jimmyssem's templates, from the last 3 months, how was your grades? Anong part yung proven pa na maganda score considering kung maganda din fluency?
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I got 90 sa speaking using Jimmyssem's DI and RL templates. Took the PTE two weeks ago.
SC189 85pts • Age: 30 | English: 20 | Experience: 10 | Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10
261312 Dev Programmer SC190 85pts/SC 491 95pts • Age: 30 | English: 20 | Experience: 5 | Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10 | State: 5
(Offshore)
~~~~
05 Apr 2024: Took PTE Exam: Superior
27 May 2024: Submitted requirements to ACS for ANZSCO Codes 262111, 261312, and 224999
01 Aug 2024: Positive assessment results from ACS for all three nominated occupation codes
Aug 2024: EOI Submitted for SC189, SC190, SC491
Joined: Sep 13, 2023
Hi, which testing center did you take the exam? I'm planning to retake it sometime in June.
263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
12-12-23 Submitted ACS skills Assessment
Posts: 28Member
Joined: Feb 06, 2024
ACE Testing Hub po sa Makati
SC189 85pts • Age: 30 | English: 20 | Experience: 10 | Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10
261312 Dev Programmer SC190 85pts/SC 491 95pts • Age: 30 | English: 20 | Experience: 5 | Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10 | State: 5
(Offshore)
~~~~
05 Apr 2024: Took PTE Exam: Superior
27 May 2024: Submitted requirements to ACS for ANZSCO Codes 262111, 261312, and 224999
01 Aug 2024: Positive assessment results from ACS for all three nominated occupation codes
Aug 2024: EOI Submitted for SC189, SC190, SC491
Joined: May 15, 2024
Did you had to reword or paraphrase po yung template ni jimmyssem? How about in other parts na need ng templates? I reviewed the image given above by mathilde9 and saving it pra compare ko kung ano yung mas madali kong mapractice and utilize for exam. The thing about Jimmy's sa DI and RL, isang template n lng kaya ok din. Let's you to focus on other part sabi nga nya.
Btw, I got the GSheet from ur previous pala.hehe.
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Joined: Nov 15, 2021
The catch with PTE templates really depend on the test taker's learning style. Some of us will benefit using Jimmysemm since it's structured and wala ka nang iisipin masyado. Again, it provides you with WHAT to say/write. Sasabihin mo nalang with added keywords. His template is good for those with broken english. No judgement, that's how I find it.
Pero tayong pinoy na lumaki naman with proper textbook english foundation, and kung susuriin mo mabuti yung mga question, may method talaga. I recommend E2 language since the instructor there tells us HOW to do each PTE task.
Malaki ang difference nung kay jimmysemm vs other templates. Minsan mali mali pa yung grammar nya. I'm not saying it doesn't work for all. I too used his template during my first attempt and only got proficient.
Sa RL, pag may heavy accent and monotone speaker, magwwork template nya lalo na kung wala ka na talagang naintindihan sa buong lecture.
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
~~~~
10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
~~~~
02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Joined: May 15, 2024
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When I was browsing PTE's website, it is also the E2 lecturer ang nakapost for one of their introduction so my guess is that they really know what theyre saying kaya nagwatch n rin ako ng few video lectures from E2 PTE.
I totally agree na it depends nga tlga sa learning style ng test taker and that's what I also want to learn from you guys and your feedbacks, mas naiimagine ko kung paano gagawin ko rin na adjustment for mine. Thanks a lot.
With Jimmyssem's, I think I'll just take an inspiration from his templates.
You've given me the templates, which ones have you used there na you think has gotten you a superior score this time?
Also, may nabasa ako sa isang fb group na mock tests of APEUni has given them 70+ score but still failed the exams. Well, technically ndi ganun tlga accurate yun and might have different scoring criteria from PTE, question... What was your basis that you think you're good enough to take the PTE and feel niyo kaya niyo yung 79+ score? Is there such a circumstance na nafeel niyo na ay "Im confident, kaya ko na to with flying colors!"?
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May band talaga na consistent yung score mo eh. Like for me, okay ang Read Aloud and other speaking tasks althroughout. Yung bands na kinapos ako ng score talaga yung nagfocus ako like writing and reading (reorder paragraphs).
This is for those who had to retake haha! May mga idol kasi na 1 take lang superior agad.
Ang basis ko eh, wala. Haha sugod agad after magreview and 1 mock test. Chs. You'll never know until you try eh. Iba din exam set during the actual test date and iba environment while only reviewing vs in the test room na may other noise and legit kaba. Do your best and dasal lang talaga haha.
Siguro when not to take yet, kapag maski exam format and sequence wala kang idea.
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
~~~~
10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
~~~~
02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
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Joined: Mar 05, 2023
Sharing my last APEuni mock before the actual PTE-A exam last May 8 2024, baka makatulong for reference
OCCUPATION: Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111) Offshore
Total Points~~ 189: 70pts | 190: 75pts | 491: 85pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment: 10 / 15(after Sep 20 2024) | Education:10 | Partner:5
Spent 20 days vacation in Brisbane last January 2023, and I fell in love with the place
~~~~
02 2023 - Prepare documents for ACS skill assessment (only 3rd and 4th job is complete)
03 2023 - Submit 1st ACS skill assessment (incomplete documents in 1st and 2nd job. 12 yrs total exp)
06 2023 - Receive 1st ACS skill assessment (1st and 2nd job not assessed, 5 yrs deducted / Not Bachelor degree, only AQF Associate Degree with a Major in computing / Sep 2020+ onwards considered)
07 2023 - Tried my best to get the needed documents from my previous employers
10 2023 - Complete all documents from previous employers
11 2023 - Submit 2nd ACS skill assessment
12 2023 - Receive 2nd ACS skill assessment (6 yrs deducted, not enough for 8 yrs exp) | Tried to contest and question because in the first assessment only 5 yrs deducted
~~~
01 2024 - PTE Proficient
02 2024 - Appeal 2nd ACS skill assessment result
03 2024 - Received Failed Appeal 2nd ACS skill assessment (8yrs total exp this Sept 2024)
05 2024 - PTE Superior
05 2024 - EOI lodged (189, 190, 491 state and family) only target QLD