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Posts: 4,336Member
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: 288Member
Joined: Nov 23, 2012
05-11-2012: lodged visa application
06-11-2012: confirmation from diac
07-11-2012: medical
04-02-2013: co allocated
05-02-2013: passed additional docs
10-04-2013: thank you GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! visa grant!!
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Jan 26, 2011
The question is, do you want to go to the CFO office to do the seminar and get the certificate AND then go back again after visa grant to get the sticker affixed to your passport?
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1347:for-filipinos-leaving-the-country-with-an-immigrant-visa&catid=139
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 26, 2011
Posts: 200Member
Joined: Dec 18, 2012
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Jan 26, 2011
http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348:fiancee-spouses-and-other-partners-of-foreign-nationals&catid=140
Posts: 1,643Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2011
Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Jan 26, 2011
Posts: 1,643Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2011
Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
Posts: 44Member
Joined: Jul 18, 2012
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Jan 26, 2011
Posts: 40Member
Joined: May 20, 2013
Partner Visa - Spouse Subclass 309(No agent)
08 May 13 - Booked for Courier Pick-up (from Iloilo)
10 May 13 - Application picked up by Air 21
14 May 13 - Application received by Australian Embassy Manila
18 May 13 - Received Acknowledgement Letter (Requested to undertake Medical Examination & to file request for NSO copies of Birth Cert. and Marriage Cert.)
22 May 13 - Medical Examination Done at NHSI - Cebu
29 May 13 - Received an email from NSO confirming that docs requested were received by VIAC
01 July 13 - CO allocated as confirmed by CSR from the Immigration (No details)
14 Nov 13 - Spouse Visa (309) Granted
12 Jan 14 - Arrival in Adelaide
** In God's Perfect Time **
Posts: 4,336Member
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: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348:fiancee-spouses-and-other-partners-of-foreign-nationals&catid=140&Itemid=917
But if u are applying on a skilled migrant visa, need tlaga ung visa grant notice bago mkapagseminar.. Here is the link..
http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1347:for-filipinos-leaving-the-country-with-an-immigrant-visa&catid=139:pre-departure-orientation-seminar&Itemid=917
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
Posts: 40Member
Joined: May 20, 2013
Yes. I'm applying for Partner Visa @nfronda. I have a follow-up question, do you think pwede na sa Cebu CFO ako mag-attend ng seminar then sa Manila CFO ako kukuha ng sticker if ever? Or needed ba na same CFO office yung seminar & registration (sticker)? I'll be having kasi my Medical Examination sa Cebu tomorrow kaya I intend nalang din to attend the CFO seminar on Wednesday afternoon habang nasa Cebu pa ako.
Partner Visa - Spouse Subclass 309(No agent)
08 May 13 - Booked for Courier Pick-up (from Iloilo)
10 May 13 - Application picked up by Air 21
14 May 13 - Application received by Australian Embassy Manila
18 May 13 - Received Acknowledgement Letter (Requested to undertake Medical Examination & to file request for NSO copies of Birth Cert. and Marriage Cert.)
22 May 13 - Medical Examination Done at NHSI - Cebu
29 May 13 - Received an email from NSO confirming that docs requested were received by VIAC
01 July 13 - CO allocated as confirmed by CSR from the Immigration (No details)
14 Nov 13 - Spouse Visa (309) Granted
12 Jan 14 - Arrival in Adelaide
** In God's Perfect Time **
Posts: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
But, I may ask where's ur location at the moment? Cebu or Manila?? Coz I'm just wondering lg na sa Cebu ka mgpamedical and mag CFO seminar and later on sa Manila ka mgpaparegster..
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
Posts: 40Member
Joined: May 20, 2013
Partner Visa - Spouse Subclass 309(No agent)
08 May 13 - Booked for Courier Pick-up (from Iloilo)
10 May 13 - Application picked up by Air 21
14 May 13 - Application received by Australian Embassy Manila
18 May 13 - Received Acknowledgement Letter (Requested to undertake Medical Examination & to file request for NSO copies of Birth Cert. and Marriage Cert.)
22 May 13 - Medical Examination Done at NHSI - Cebu
29 May 13 - Received an email from NSO confirming that docs requested were received by VIAC
01 July 13 - CO allocated as confirmed by CSR from the Immigration (No details)
14 Nov 13 - Spouse Visa (309) Granted
12 Jan 14 - Arrival in Adelaide
** In God's Perfect Time **
Posts: 130Member
Joined: Dec 17, 2012
Jan 2012 - ACS
Feb 2012 - IELTS
...nagpakabusy sa work and ipon pambayad ng visa
28 Jan 2013 - Submitted EOI
4 Feb 2013 - Received Invitation (189)
21 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa application
6 Apr 2013 - CO Requested Medical, PCC, tax/bank statement (Team 34)
10 Apr 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's
12 Apr 2013 - Bank statement
15 Apr 2013 - NBI
18 Apr 2013 - Emailed CO that requested docs were all uploaded
19 Apr 2013 - Visa 1890Grant!!!!
26 Oct 2013 - Arrived in AU
19 Nov 2017 - Submitted Citizenship application
26 Sep 2018 - Citizenship interview & exam. application = Finalised
14 Nov 2018 - Citizenship Ceremony
Posts: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
They would be in the very best position to answer it.
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: 4Member
Joined: Aug 01, 2013
Posts: 4Member
Joined: Aug 01, 2013
Posts: 101Member
Joined: Apr 19, 2013
Posts: 253Member
Joined: Jul 11, 2013
June 05 - Application lodged Partners Visa Subclass 309 VIA Centre
June 11 - received acknowledgement email from DIAC
July 08 - Medicals done, additional documents submitted VIA
July 11 - Additional documents submitted, NSO BC and MC
Aug 19 - CO allocated
Waiting.....
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Jan 01, 2013
July 01, 2012 - Start Preparing of Documents
Aug 4, 2012 - IELTS Exam (L-6.5, S-7.5, R-8.5, W-6.5, TBS-7.5)
Dec 01, 2012 - Submitted EA Skills Assessment
April 11, 2013 - Received Positive Skills Assessment from EA (233111 Chemical Engineer)
July 02, 2013 - Submitted EOI and Apply for SA State Sponsorship
July 03, 2013 - Received invitation from DIAC to apply for VISA 190
July 08, 2013 - Lodgement of VISA 190 to DIAC
July 15, 2013 - Send mail to NBI and medical exam
Aug 02, 2013 - Got my Indonesia Police Clearance
Aug 05, 2013 - Completed my medical exam
Aug 06, 2013 - Received e-mail from CO (team 7)
Aug 12, 2013 - Uploaded Police Clearance - Indonesia
Aug 20, 2013 - Uploaded Police Clearance - Philippines
Aug 20, 2013 - VISA granted!!!!! Thank you God!
IED: July 25, 2014
Planned Date of Arrival: January 20, 2014
Posts: 4,336Member
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: 29Member
Joined: Jan 01, 2013
July 01, 2012 - Start Preparing of Documents
Aug 4, 2012 - IELTS Exam (L-6.5, S-7.5, R-8.5, W-6.5, TBS-7.5)
Dec 01, 2012 - Submitted EA Skills Assessment
April 11, 2013 - Received Positive Skills Assessment from EA (233111 Chemical Engineer)
July 02, 2013 - Submitted EOI and Apply for SA State Sponsorship
July 03, 2013 - Received invitation from DIAC to apply for VISA 190
July 08, 2013 - Lodgement of VISA 190 to DIAC
July 15, 2013 - Send mail to NBI and medical exam
Aug 02, 2013 - Got my Indonesia Police Clearance
Aug 05, 2013 - Completed my medical exam
Aug 06, 2013 - Received e-mail from CO (team 7)
Aug 12, 2013 - Uploaded Police Clearance - Indonesia
Aug 20, 2013 - Uploaded Police Clearance - Philippines
Aug 20, 2013 - VISA granted!!!!! Thank you God!
IED: July 25, 2014
Planned Date of Arrival: January 20, 2014
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Having said that, believe that is sufficient but you still probably need the sticker to be placed. Best to give them a call. First hand info is always best!
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: 130Member
Joined: Dec 17, 2012
Ang taas ng bangketa sa CFO, nahirapan ako magpark kase lowered kotse ko tsk tsk.
Jan 2012 - ACS
Feb 2012 - IELTS
...nagpakabusy sa work and ipon pambayad ng visa
28 Jan 2013 - Submitted EOI
4 Feb 2013 - Received Invitation (189)
21 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa application
6 Apr 2013 - CO Requested Medical, PCC, tax/bank statement (Team 34)
10 Apr 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's
12 Apr 2013 - Bank statement
15 Apr 2013 - NBI
18 Apr 2013 - Emailed CO that requested docs were all uploaded
19 Apr 2013 - Visa 1890Grant!!!!
26 Oct 2013 - Arrived in AU
19 Nov 2017 - Submitted Citizenship application
26 Sep 2018 - Citizenship interview & exam. application = Finalised
14 Nov 2018 - Citizenship Ceremony