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wynxMelbourne Posts: 236Member Joined: Jun 27, 2012
@psychoboy uu nga. medyo nalilito yata si @Brian83 sa whole process. mabuti you simplified it.
03 Dec 2011 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 8.0 OBS: 8.0)
08 Apr 2012 - Submitted docs to ICAA
28 May 2012 – Submitted additional docs to ICAA
26 Jun 2012 – Received Positive Skills Assessment from ICAA
01 Jul 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
16 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
27 Nov 2012 – Lodge 189 Visa Application
19 Dec 2012 – CO Assigned; Team 6 – Adelaide
24 Dec 2012 – Medical Examination
04 Jan 2013 - Medical Received
08 Jan 2013 - Submitted Saudi PCC and NBI Clearance
09 Jan 2013 - Visa Granted (IED: 24/12/2013)
Brian83Mandaluyong Posts: 14Member Joined: Jan 12, 2012
@Wnyx the process is already clear to me , I just thought that Diac, just like the accounting bodies, (although they are different organizations with different functions) will allow us to complete our requirements without additional payment after the rejection, e.g. another accounting body will endorse our skills employment because we pass all necessary subjects with them. But unfortunately as @psychoboy said it panibagong bayad na naman.
Brian83Mandaluyong Posts: 14Member Joined: Jan 12, 2012
@Wnyx Btw, ICAA ka diba? so you paid AUD550 for both qualifications and skilled employment assessment? Medyo weird lg kasi i found out that you can pay AUD400 for qualifications and AUD400 for skilled employment if taken separately. If there's an option to get just the qualifications assessment then probably DIAC allows that and we'll leave it to them to assess the skilled employment. Although medyo divided ang opinion even among agents as @CPAgirl mentioned
wynxMelbourne Posts: 236Member Joined: Jun 27, 2012
@Brian83 yup, i availed for the "combo" assessment, both my skills and employment were assessed by ICAA and paid the amount you mentioned.
with regards to skilled employment of @CPAGirl, you may opt to take the risk of claiming additional points for this matter and hope that DIAC will consider it. But as what @psychoboy said, it's more possible that DIAC will take the side of assessing authorities (CPAA) taking into account that they have already given their opinion about this. And if this happen, well... you might end up being rejected.
03 Dec 2011 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 8.0 OBS: 8.0)
08 Apr 2012 - Submitted docs to ICAA
28 May 2012 – Submitted additional docs to ICAA
26 Jun 2012 – Received Positive Skills Assessment from ICAA
01 Jul 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
16 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
27 Nov 2012 – Lodge 189 Visa Application
19 Dec 2012 – CO Assigned; Team 6 – Adelaide
24 Dec 2012 – Medical Examination
04 Jan 2013 - Medical Received
08 Jan 2013 - Submitted Saudi PCC and NBI Clearance
09 Jan 2013 - Visa Granted (IED: 24/12/2013)
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
@Wnyx the process is already clear to me , I just thought that Diac, just like the accounting bodies, (although they are different organizations with different functions) will allow us to complete our requirements without additional payment after the rejection, e.g. another accounting body will endorse our skills employment because we pass all necessary subjects with them. But unfortunately as @psychoboy said it panibagong bayad na naman.
Okey @Brian83 - naguguluhan kasi kami on what you meant with your query...
When you get a rejection, you will have the following options:
If your visa application is not approved, the department will send you a letter stating:
1. why the visa was not approved 2. your review rights, if any 3. a time frame for lodging an appeal, if applicable.
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!!
wynxMelbourne Posts: 236Member Joined: Jun 27, 2012
@Brian83 matanong ko lang, saan stage k na ba ng process? baka naman kasi masyado k nag aadvance sa mga procedure na dapat mo gawin kaya ka namimix up. hehehe
03 Dec 2011 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 8.0 OBS: 8.0)
08 Apr 2012 - Submitted docs to ICAA
28 May 2012 – Submitted additional docs to ICAA
26 Jun 2012 – Received Positive Skills Assessment from ICAA
01 Jul 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
16 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
27 Nov 2012 – Lodge 189 Visa Application
19 Dec 2012 – CO Assigned; Team 6 – Adelaide
24 Dec 2012 – Medical Examination
04 Jan 2013 - Medical Received
08 Jan 2013 - Submitted Saudi PCC and NBI Clearance
09 Jan 2013 - Visa Granted (IED: 24/12/2013)
BigfootBrisbane Posts: 91applymembership Joined: Jan 03, 2013
edited March 2013
@CPAGirl, ganito rin result ng CPAA assessment ko. I was told that I did not meet the requirements for Accounting Theory and Company Law. I have also lodged an appeal together with additional details of the subject outline and topics for all subjects related to Accounting Theory unfortunately the response was still the same.
I am currently preparing my documents that I will be sending to ICAA for assessment and hopefully the response is better than the result that I received from CPAA. If this shall fail, then another option is to submit an assessment as External Auditor instead of Accountant (General) in order to do away with the Accounting Theory bugger!
If all else fails, then try Canada by May 2013. )
18 Nov 2012 - IELTS Academic Exam (L-8.5; R-8.5; W-7; S-8; OBS-8)
19 Feb 2013 - General Accountant Assessment - Not suitable (Accounting Theory)
12 Mar 2013 - Assessment Review - Not suitable (Accounting Theory)
Change ANZSCO to External Auditor - CPA Australia
15 Apr 2013 - External Auditor Assessment - Suitable
19 Apr 2013 - Lodged EOI
05 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply for Visa (189)
08 May 2013 - Visa application and acknowledgement
16 May 2013 - Medicals Exam
23 May 2013 - NBI Clearance
31 May 2013 - CO allocated Brisbane GSM Team 31
23 July 2013 - Singapore COC submitted
24 July 2013 - Visa Approved (IED 20 May 2014)
CPAGirlMandaluyong Posts: 9Member Joined: Jan 15, 2013
Hi Bigfoot.
I think that you can just reapply immediately to CPAA and change your nominated occcupation since you already have submitted the docs to them. My lacking subject was only Accounting Theory kaya i immediately took the exam nlang. After that I got a 12/12 assessment. If it's any help, I spoke with many migration agents regarding the advice of CPAA concerning my employment. For most of them, they check on the quality of the employment references and render advice as to how many years can be claimed. I understand that their reckoning date is after finishing the accounting degree(should be comparable to an Au degree) and passing the CPA board exam and that eligibility depends on the full assessment of the experience.
Hope all goes well with your processing.
FilozMelbourne Posts: 185Member Joined: Nov 08, 2012
@wynx Question po. You had your assessment in ICAA right? And you did also the skilled employment assessment right? What documents did you submit to them? Did you include payslips?
Also would like to ask about the Overseas Accounting Body requirements in ICAA, is this applicable to Philippine CPAs?
Cheers!
Accountant (General): 221111
Primary Applicant: Husband
01/29/2013 - IELTS results L-8.5 R-8.0 W-8.0 S-9.0
05/26/2014 - CPA AU Professional Title granted by CPA Australia
06/02/2014 - Submitted and paid CPAA Migration Assessment
07/04/2014 - Assessment by CPAA 11/12 (Questioning about Accounting Theory)
08/04/2014 - Sent Appeal Letter with all the supporting Documents to CPAA
08/29/2014 - Received Complete CPAA Assessment Result 12/12 (Academically Suitable for Migration)
12/12/2014 - Received CPAA Skilled Employment Assessment
03/26/2015 - Submitted EOI for 189 (75pts)
03/27/2015 - Invited to apply Visa 189
04/06/2015 - Lodged Visa 189
05/02/2015 - Medicals at Gulf X-ray and Laboratories Doha
05/06/2015 - Medicals Uploaded
05/12/2015 - Received NBI from Representative in PH. Uploaded NBI
05/18/2015 - CO Allocated. Same day Uploaded additional Docs.
05/22/2015 - Received Delay Email
07/02/2015 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!
08/21/2015 - Initial Entry Completed (Melbourne)
May 2016 - Husband got a Job Offer
June 2016 - Big Move Melbourne
All for the Greater Glory of GOD!!!
Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
downunderSydney Posts: 40Member Joined: Feb 04, 2013
Wow daming accountants! Mabuhay tayong lahat...c",) Goodluck to all who are in the process of migrating here...to those waiting for the result - relax and pray you will have it soon... to those recently approved - Congratulations! ... to those who just landed here and looking for a job - be positive and keep looking! What I did before was I took up internship for 3 months in a small Tax Company to learn how taxation works here in Australia and got a job on my last day of internship from a Accounting/Consulting Firm. To date I am still working with the same company (nearly two years soon).
hi @wynx required din ba mag submit ng syllabus sa DIAC or sa assessing body lang? yun binigay kc ng school ko is certified true copy na so meaning once ko lang pd gamitin.. di naman pd ipa ctc ang ctc'd na di ba? thanks in advance po
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
hi @wynx required din ba mag submit ng syllabus sa DIAC or sa assessing body lang? yun binigay kc ng school ko is certified true copy na so meaning once ko lang pd gamitin.. di naman pd ipa ctc ang ctc'd na di ba? thanks in advance po
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!!
@psychoboy follow up Q lang po.. meron pa po bang pag sa submitan ng syllabus in the course of application other than cpaa? (chosen assessing body) isa lang kasi ang copy ko.. tnx!
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
@psychoboy follow up Q lang po.. meron pa po bang pag sa submitan ng syllabus in the course of application other than cpaa? (chosen assessing body) isa lang kasi ang copy ko.. tnx!
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!!
Which one do you think is better to submit my skills assessment? CPAA of ICAA? I read kasi here that they have problems with CPAA with regards to Accounting Theory.
What documents did your wife submit for CPAA? kasama ba dun letter of good standing from PICPA and the CPA rating sheet?
Thanks for the help
Accountant (General): 221111
Primary Applicant: Husband
01/29/2013 - IELTS results L-8.5 R-8.0 W-8.0 S-9.0
05/26/2014 - CPA AU Professional Title granted by CPA Australia
06/02/2014 - Submitted and paid CPAA Migration Assessment
07/04/2014 - Assessment by CPAA 11/12 (Questioning about Accounting Theory)
08/04/2014 - Sent Appeal Letter with all the supporting Documents to CPAA
08/29/2014 - Received Complete CPAA Assessment Result 12/12 (Academically Suitable for Migration)
12/12/2014 - Received CPAA Skilled Employment Assessment
03/26/2015 - Submitted EOI for 189 (75pts)
03/27/2015 - Invited to apply Visa 189
04/06/2015 - Lodged Visa 189
05/02/2015 - Medicals at Gulf X-ray and Laboratories Doha
05/06/2015 - Medicals Uploaded
05/12/2015 - Received NBI from Representative in PH. Uploaded NBI
05/18/2015 - CO Allocated. Same day Uploaded additional Docs.
05/22/2015 - Received Delay Email
07/02/2015 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!
08/21/2015 - Initial Entry Completed (Melbourne)
May 2016 - Husband got a Job Offer
June 2016 - Big Move Melbourne
All for the Greater Glory of GOD!!!
Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Which one do you think is better to submit my skills assessment? CPAA of ICAA? I read kasi here that they have problems with CPAA with regards to Accounting Theory.
What documents did your wife submit for CPAA? kasama ba dun letter of good standing from PICPA and the CPA rating sheet?
To be honest mate, if you ask me where to submit your skills assessment I would be biased on CPAA as I don't know personal the requirements of ICAA... Yes, you are correct, a lot of people here and even from abroad have problems with the Accounting Theory part - I am not sure if it is just luck on our side when we submitted my wife's papers but we did ensure that all documents are complete and we even came up with a matrix regarding the core knowledge areas and mapped it accordingly with the subjects that was taken by my wife back in college.
My wife submitted the following:
(1) Syllabus (2) IELTS Score Sheet (3) Copy of Transcript (4) Copy of Diploma (5) CPA License (6) Matrix I mentioned above
We did not submit a letter of good standing and the rating sheet...
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!!
FilozMelbourne Posts: 185Member Joined: Nov 08, 2012
The COE's you did not submit yet at that time? CPA License meaning PRC ID? Or the certificate from PICPA?
Do you have a copy of your matrix? I have a subject "Theory of Accounts" in the sylabus. Is this acceptable to them?
Tnanks for all the help
Accountant (General): 221111
Primary Applicant: Husband
01/29/2013 - IELTS results L-8.5 R-8.0 W-8.0 S-9.0
05/26/2014 - CPA AU Professional Title granted by CPA Australia
06/02/2014 - Submitted and paid CPAA Migration Assessment
07/04/2014 - Assessment by CPAA 11/12 (Questioning about Accounting Theory)
08/04/2014 - Sent Appeal Letter with all the supporting Documents to CPAA
08/29/2014 - Received Complete CPAA Assessment Result 12/12 (Academically Suitable for Migration)
12/12/2014 - Received CPAA Skilled Employment Assessment
03/26/2015 - Submitted EOI for 189 (75pts)
03/27/2015 - Invited to apply Visa 189
04/06/2015 - Lodged Visa 189
05/02/2015 - Medicals at Gulf X-ray and Laboratories Doha
05/06/2015 - Medicals Uploaded
05/12/2015 - Received NBI from Representative in PH. Uploaded NBI
05/18/2015 - CO Allocated. Same day Uploaded additional Docs.
05/22/2015 - Received Delay Email
07/02/2015 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!
08/21/2015 - Initial Entry Completed (Melbourne)
May 2016 - Husband got a Job Offer
June 2016 - Big Move Melbourne
All for the Greater Glory of GOD!!!
Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
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!!
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
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!!
lhenglhengMandaluyong Posts: 6Member Joined: Mar 31, 2013
hi po..im abput to lodge my application...advise k nmn status mo ...mukhang nasa Aus ka na....siguro if He will allow, ill be lodging my application this year..yun lnag di pa ko naka ielts...katakot!
mark_yMelbourne Posts: 71Member Joined: Dec 01, 2011
@lhenglheng hi..ala pa ko sa Aus but we're planning to have our initial entry this August...Don't worry kaya mo yan,good luck sa yo ha and balita an mo kami....God bless...
ChrisKuala Lumpur Posts: 1Member Joined: Apr 17, 2013
Question po: I am interested to apply as a skilled independent migrant. What I can see on immigration website is that you need to pay AUD3060 to lodge the visa once you are invited to apply. I would like to know if they also check if you have enough money to support yourself while you are looking for work in AU. How much do they require? Thank you.
@Chris - hi there, no need for proof of funds on skilled migration
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
@psychoboy, hi! Also an accountant here, but Brisbane-based. Wifey can still appeal the results with cpaa. Some friends I know were asked to take some foundation subjects at uni, but when they appealed professional level na agad
We went to the CPA Office a week ago to inquire on my wife's membership assessment; what happened was sa migration assessment nya pasado lahat ng subject however naman sa membership assessment andami kailangan ipasa na foundation course bago maka proceed to become an associate member and sit on the professional level papers.
What we did was pinakita namin migration assessment result nya and the membership assessment result; sabi kaagad ng CSO, this can't be right as parehas lang naman ang tinitingnan na subjects in both assessments eh, mas strict nga lang daw yung sa migration.
So she called and verified with her supervisor; 3 minutes after she said, we will updated the records to reflect her passing the foundation courses.
So ayun, my wife activated her membership (and paid AUD 185 ata for half year fee) and now she is part of CPA Australia as an Associate Member.
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!!
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!!
you mean exams? i have not done any of the 6 yet, got pregnant 5 months after landing and naging super busy sa work. maybe next year, start ko na. my employer will reimburse expenses..kaya added motivation. also, patapusin ko husband ko sa bridging program niya this nov
downunderSydney Posts: 40Member Joined: Feb 04, 2013
Hello musta na dito? Sino mga accountant dito n based sa ACT? My opening kmi for accountant/bookkeeper sa ACT for one of our client? ASAP for a wholesaler company in fyshwick ACT...
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03 Dec 2011 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 8.0 OBS: 8.0)
08 Apr 2012 - Submitted docs to ICAA
28 May 2012 – Submitted additional docs to ICAA
26 Jun 2012 – Received Positive Skills Assessment from ICAA
01 Jul 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
16 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
27 Nov 2012 – Lodge 189 Visa Application
19 Dec 2012 – CO Assigned; Team 6 – Adelaide
24 Dec 2012 – Medical Examination
04 Jan 2013 - Medical Received
08 Jan 2013 - Submitted Saudi PCC and NBI Clearance
09 Jan 2013 - Visa Granted (IED: 24/12/2013)
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with regards to skilled employment of @CPAGirl, you may opt to take the risk of claiming additional points for this matter and hope that DIAC will consider it. But as what @psychoboy said, it's more possible that DIAC will take the side of assessing authorities (CPAA) taking into account that they have already given their opinion about this. And if this happen, well... you might end up being rejected.
03 Dec 2011 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 8.0 OBS: 8.0)
08 Apr 2012 - Submitted docs to ICAA
28 May 2012 – Submitted additional docs to ICAA
26 Jun 2012 – Received Positive Skills Assessment from ICAA
01 Jul 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
16 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
27 Nov 2012 – Lodge 189 Visa Application
19 Dec 2012 – CO Assigned; Team 6 – Adelaide
24 Dec 2012 – Medical Examination
04 Jan 2013 - Medical Received
08 Jan 2013 - Submitted Saudi PCC and NBI Clearance
09 Jan 2013 - Visa Granted (IED: 24/12/2013)
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
When you get a rejection, you will have the following options:
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!!
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Joined: Jun 27, 2012
matanong ko lang, saan stage k na ba ng process? baka naman kasi masyado k nag aadvance sa mga procedure na dapat mo gawin kaya ka namimix up. hehehe
03 Dec 2011 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 8.0 OBS: 8.0)
08 Apr 2012 - Submitted docs to ICAA
28 May 2012 – Submitted additional docs to ICAA
26 Jun 2012 – Received Positive Skills Assessment from ICAA
01 Jul 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
16 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
27 Nov 2012 – Lodge 189 Visa Application
19 Dec 2012 – CO Assigned; Team 6 – Adelaide
24 Dec 2012 – Medical Examination
04 Jan 2013 - Medical Received
08 Jan 2013 - Submitted Saudi PCC and NBI Clearance
09 Jan 2013 - Visa Granted (IED: 24/12/2013)
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I am currently preparing my documents that I will be sending to ICAA for assessment and hopefully the response is better than the result that I received from CPAA. If this shall fail, then another option is to submit an assessment as External Auditor instead of Accountant (General) in order to do away with the Accounting Theory bugger!
If all else fails, then try Canada by May 2013. )
18 Nov 2012 - IELTS Academic Exam (L-8.5; R-8.5; W-7; S-8; OBS-8)
19 Feb 2013 - General Accountant Assessment - Not suitable (Accounting Theory)
12 Mar 2013 - Assessment Review - Not suitable (Accounting Theory)
Change ANZSCO to External Auditor - CPA Australia
15 Apr 2013 - External Auditor Assessment - Suitable
19 Apr 2013 - Lodged EOI
05 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply for Visa (189)
08 May 2013 - Visa application and acknowledgement
16 May 2013 - Medicals Exam
23 May 2013 - NBI Clearance
31 May 2013 - CO allocated Brisbane GSM Team 31
23 July 2013 - Singapore COC submitted
24 July 2013 - Visa Approved (IED 20 May 2014)
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I think that you can just reapply immediately to CPAA and change your nominated occcupation since you already have submitted the docs to them. My lacking subject was only Accounting Theory kaya i immediately took the exam nlang. After that I got a 12/12 assessment.
If it's any help, I spoke with many migration agents regarding the advice of CPAA concerning my employment. For most of them, they check on the quality of the employment references and render advice as to how many years can be claimed. I understand that their reckoning date is after finishing the accounting degree(should be comparable to an Au degree) and passing the CPA board exam and that eligibility depends on the full assessment of the experience.
Hope all goes well with your processing.
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Question po. You had your assessment in ICAA right? And you did also the skilled employment assessment right? What documents did you submit to them? Did you include payslips?
Also would like to ask about the Overseas Accounting Body requirements in ICAA, is this applicable to Philippine CPAs?
Cheers!
Accountant (General): 221111
Primary Applicant: Husband
01/29/2013 - IELTS results L-8.5 R-8.0 W-8.0 S-9.0
05/26/2014 - CPA AU Professional Title granted by CPA Australia
06/02/2014 - Submitted and paid CPAA Migration Assessment
07/04/2014 - Assessment by CPAA 11/12 (Questioning about Accounting Theory)
08/04/2014 - Sent Appeal Letter with all the supporting Documents to CPAA
08/29/2014 - Received Complete CPAA Assessment Result 12/12 (Academically Suitable for Migration)
12/12/2014 - Received CPAA Skilled Employment Assessment
03/26/2015 - Submitted EOI for 189 (75pts)
03/27/2015 - Invited to apply Visa 189
04/06/2015 - Lodged Visa 189
05/02/2015 - Medicals at Gulf X-ray and Laboratories Doha
05/06/2015 - Medicals Uploaded
05/12/2015 - Received NBI from Representative in PH. Uploaded NBI
05/18/2015 - CO Allocated. Same day Uploaded additional Docs.
05/22/2015 - Received Delay Email
07/02/2015 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!
08/21/2015 - Initial Entry Completed (Melbourne)
May 2016 - Husband got a Job Offer
June 2016 - Big Move Melbourne
All for the Greater Glory of GOD!!!
Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
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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!!
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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!!
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Which one do you think is better to submit my skills assessment? CPAA of ICAA? I read kasi here that they have problems with CPAA with regards to Accounting Theory.
What documents did your wife submit for CPAA? kasama ba dun letter of good standing from PICPA and the CPA rating sheet?
Thanks for the help
Accountant (General): 221111
Primary Applicant: Husband
01/29/2013 - IELTS results L-8.5 R-8.0 W-8.0 S-9.0
05/26/2014 - CPA AU Professional Title granted by CPA Australia
06/02/2014 - Submitted and paid CPAA Migration Assessment
07/04/2014 - Assessment by CPAA 11/12 (Questioning about Accounting Theory)
08/04/2014 - Sent Appeal Letter with all the supporting Documents to CPAA
08/29/2014 - Received Complete CPAA Assessment Result 12/12 (Academically Suitable for Migration)
12/12/2014 - Received CPAA Skilled Employment Assessment
03/26/2015 - Submitted EOI for 189 (75pts)
03/27/2015 - Invited to apply Visa 189
04/06/2015 - Lodged Visa 189
05/02/2015 - Medicals at Gulf X-ray and Laboratories Doha
05/06/2015 - Medicals Uploaded
05/12/2015 - Received NBI from Representative in PH. Uploaded NBI
05/18/2015 - CO Allocated. Same day Uploaded additional Docs.
05/22/2015 - Received Delay Email
07/02/2015 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!
08/21/2015 - Initial Entry Completed (Melbourne)
May 2016 - Husband got a Job Offer
June 2016 - Big Move Melbourne
All for the Greater Glory of GOD!!!
Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
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To be honest mate, if you ask me where to submit your skills assessment I would be biased on CPAA as I don't know personal the requirements of ICAA... Yes, you are correct, a lot of people here and even from abroad have problems with the Accounting Theory part - I am not sure if it is just luck on our side when we submitted my wife's papers but we did ensure that all documents are complete and we even came up with a matrix regarding the core knowledge areas and mapped it accordingly with the subjects that was taken by my wife back in college.
My wife submitted the following:
(1) Syllabus
(2) IELTS Score Sheet
(3) Copy of Transcript
(4) Copy of Diploma
(5) CPA License
(6) Matrix I mentioned above
We did not submit a letter of good standing and the rating sheet...
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!!
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The COE's you did not submit yet at that time? CPA License meaning PRC ID? Or the certificate from PICPA?
Do you have a copy of your matrix? I have a subject "Theory of Accounts" in the sylabus. Is this acceptable to them?
Tnanks for all the help
Accountant (General): 221111
Primary Applicant: Husband
01/29/2013 - IELTS results L-8.5 R-8.0 W-8.0 S-9.0
05/26/2014 - CPA AU Professional Title granted by CPA Australia
06/02/2014 - Submitted and paid CPAA Migration Assessment
07/04/2014 - Assessment by CPAA 11/12 (Questioning about Accounting Theory)
08/04/2014 - Sent Appeal Letter with all the supporting Documents to CPAA
08/29/2014 - Received Complete CPAA Assessment Result 12/12 (Academically Suitable for Migration)
12/12/2014 - Received CPAA Skilled Employment Assessment
03/26/2015 - Submitted EOI for 189 (75pts)
03/27/2015 - Invited to apply Visa 189
04/06/2015 - Lodged Visa 189
05/02/2015 - Medicals at Gulf X-ray and Laboratories Doha
05/06/2015 - Medicals Uploaded
05/12/2015 - Received NBI from Representative in PH. Uploaded NBI
05/18/2015 - CO Allocated. Same day Uploaded additional Docs.
05/22/2015 - Received Delay Email
07/02/2015 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!
08/21/2015 - Initial Entry Completed (Melbourne)
May 2016 - Husband got a Job Offer
June 2016 - Big Move Melbourne
All for the Greater Glory of GOD!!!
Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
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: 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!!
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hi po..im abput to lodge my application...advise k nmn status mo ...mukhang nasa Aus ka na....siguro if He will allow, ill be lodging my application this year..yun lnag di pa ko naka ielts...katakot!
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We went to the CPA Office a week ago to inquire on my wife's membership assessment; what happened was sa migration assessment nya pasado lahat ng subject however naman sa membership assessment andami kailangan ipasa na foundation course bago maka proceed to become an associate member and sit on the professional level papers.
What we did was pinakita namin migration assessment result nya and the membership assessment result; sabi kaagad ng CSO, this can't be right as parehas lang naman ang tinitingnan na subjects in both assessments eh, mas strict nga lang daw yung sa migration.
So she called and verified with her supervisor; 3 minutes after she said, we will updated the records to reflect her passing the foundation courses.
So ayun, my wife activated her membership (and paid AUD 185 ata for half year fee) and now she is part of CPA Australia as an Associate Member.
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!!
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congrats! that is exactly what I did - just showed them my migration assessment results
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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!!
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you mean exams? i have not done any of the 6 yet, got pregnant 5 months after landing and naging super busy sa work. maybe next year, start ko na. my employer will reimburse expenses..kaya added motivation. also, patapusin ko husband ko sa bridging program niya this nov
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