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Posts: 186Member
Joined: Jun 09, 2013
Subclass 572 - July 10, 2013 intake extended till 26July - Melbourne
(DIY Application)
May 24 - Lodged Student Visa at VIAC
May 27 - Acknowledged my Docs thru SMS
May 29 - Emailed me to undergo Medical
May 30 - Medicals done @ NHIC
June 04 - Uploaded my Med Results to AU-Emb as per NHIC
June 06-21 - Constant/Everyday email to DIAC
June 27 - Medical Results uploaded 4 June
July1 - Follow up again
July 6 (Sat) - CO Allocated
July 9 - sent/asking Visa status update to my CO
July 9, (PM) - We seek to finalise your visa application in the next 3 days- replied from Embassy
July 12 - Embassy asked for update COE/Late arrival letter from my course provider
July 15 - submit my updated COE to my CO Mr as per advised my Ms
July 16 - acknowledged my submitted docs and they're aware of my new commencement date and my papers still on process.....
July 15-17 - emailed them for status update and no reply since 16 July....
July 22 - DIAC Emailed me and asked for bank history for
July 23 - submitted Affidavit of support, bank history from my auntie
July 25 - received a visa refusal letter..
Reason for Visa Refusal
These funds were not considered because the applicant has not provided evidence of regular income from her financial supporter.
July 26 - what a birthday present I received from Air21!!!
Refusal letter made after 61days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posts: 139Member
Joined: Jun 13, 2013
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Ayeeee. Sana si GRANT na sya.
@ArmorOGod: When fear comes knocking at your door, you must answer it with faith. Nothing else is effective against it.
PTE Academic: L 90 | R 86 | S 85 | W 90
Subclass 189
12 September 2015 - Lodge Application
27 September 2015 - Medical
23 October 2015 - Additional Requirements
23 November 2015 - Additional Requirements
16 January 2016 - Visa Grant Notice
July 2013- August 2015 ---> DMPS, UniSA
Subclass 573
31 may 2013 - lodged application via IDP Manila
03 jun 2013 - received acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy
04 jun 2013 - advice for medical
05 jun 2013 - medical at SLEC
10 jun 2013- medical results uploaded
11 jun 2013 - visa granted
14 jun 2013 - IDP advise for visa grant/pick up docs
Dear Papa God, THANK YOU
Posts: 186Member
Joined: Jun 09, 2013
Subclass 572 - July 10, 2013 intake extended till 26July - Melbourne
(DIY Application)
May 24 - Lodged Student Visa at VIAC
May 27 - Acknowledged my Docs thru SMS
May 29 - Emailed me to undergo Medical
May 30 - Medicals done @ NHIC
June 04 - Uploaded my Med Results to AU-Emb as per NHIC
June 06-21 - Constant/Everyday email to DIAC
June 27 - Medical Results uploaded 4 June
July1 - Follow up again
July 6 (Sat) - CO Allocated
July 9 - sent/asking Visa status update to my CO
July 9, (PM) - We seek to finalise your visa application in the next 3 days- replied from Embassy
July 12 - Embassy asked for update COE/Late arrival letter from my course provider
July 15 - submit my updated COE to my CO Mr as per advised my Ms
July 16 - acknowledged my submitted docs and they're aware of my new commencement date and my papers still on process.....
July 15-17 - emailed them for status update and no reply since 16 July....
July 22 - DIAC Emailed me and asked for bank history for
July 23 - submitted Affidavit of support, bank history from my auntie
July 25 - received a visa refusal letter..
Reason for Visa Refusal
These funds were not considered because the applicant has not provided evidence of regular income from her financial supporter.
July 26 - what a birthday present I received from Air21!!!
Refusal letter made after 61days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posts: 139Member
Joined: Jun 13, 2013
Thank you Lord..
@ArmorOGod: When fear comes knocking at your door, you must answer it with faith. Nothing else is effective against it.
PTE Academic: L 90 | R 86 | S 85 | W 90
Subclass 189
12 September 2015 - Lodge Application
27 September 2015 - Medical
23 October 2015 - Additional Requirements
23 November 2015 - Additional Requirements
16 January 2016 - Visa Grant Notice
July 2013- August 2015 ---> DMPS, UniSA
Subclass 573
31 may 2013 - lodged application via IDP Manila
03 jun 2013 - received acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy
04 jun 2013 - advice for medical
05 jun 2013 - medical at SLEC
10 jun 2013- medical results uploaded
11 jun 2013 - visa granted
14 jun 2013 - IDP advise for visa grant/pick up docs
Dear Papa God, THANK YOU
Posts: 337Member
Joined: Feb 12, 2013
Posts: 63Member
Joined: Apr 18, 2013
April 3, 2013 - Pay tuition at CIC
April 4, 2013 - Received COE
April 11, 2013- Lodged Visa Application
April 17,2013- Student Acknowledgement Letter
April 24,2013- Medical Exam done at Nationwide Health Inc-Cebu
June 15,2013- visa grant! thank you Lord!
Posts: 139Member
Joined: Jun 13, 2013
@ArmorOGod: When fear comes knocking at your door, you must answer it with faith. Nothing else is effective against it.
PTE Academic: L 90 | R 86 | S 85 | W 90
Subclass 189
12 September 2015 - Lodge Application
27 September 2015 - Medical
23 October 2015 - Additional Requirements
23 November 2015 - Additional Requirements
16 January 2016 - Visa Grant Notice
July 2013- August 2015 ---> DMPS, UniSA
Subclass 573
31 may 2013 - lodged application via IDP Manila
03 jun 2013 - received acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy
04 jun 2013 - advice for medical
05 jun 2013 - medical at SLEC
10 jun 2013- medical results uploaded
11 jun 2013 - visa granted
14 jun 2013 - IDP advise for visa grant/pick up docs
Dear Papa God, THANK YOU
Posts: 186Member
Joined: Jun 09, 2013
Subclass 572 - July 10, 2013 intake extended till 26July - Melbourne
(DIY Application)
May 24 - Lodged Student Visa at VIAC
May 27 - Acknowledged my Docs thru SMS
May 29 - Emailed me to undergo Medical
May 30 - Medicals done @ NHIC
June 04 - Uploaded my Med Results to AU-Emb as per NHIC
June 06-21 - Constant/Everyday email to DIAC
June 27 - Medical Results uploaded 4 June
July1 - Follow up again
July 6 (Sat) - CO Allocated
July 9 - sent/asking Visa status update to my CO
July 9, (PM) - We seek to finalise your visa application in the next 3 days- replied from Embassy
July 12 - Embassy asked for update COE/Late arrival letter from my course provider
July 15 - submit my updated COE to my CO Mr as per advised my Ms
July 16 - acknowledged my submitted docs and they're aware of my new commencement date and my papers still on process.....
July 15-17 - emailed them for status update and no reply since 16 July....
July 22 - DIAC Emailed me and asked for bank history for
July 23 - submitted Affidavit of support, bank history from my auntie
July 25 - received a visa refusal letter..
Reason for Visa Refusal
These funds were not considered because the applicant has not provided evidence of regular income from her financial supporter.
July 26 - what a birthday present I received from Air21!!!
Refusal letter made after 61days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posts: 171Member
Joined: Apr 14, 2013
Nominated Occupation: Accountant 189
28 April 2015 - PTE (L-75, R-83, S-73, W-89)
22 May 2015 - CPAA positive assessment
08 July 2015 - EOI submitted 60 pts
XX Sept 2015 - Lost 5 pts due to age
25 June 2016 - PY completed, updated EOI to 60pts
23 Aug 2016 - PTE (L-90, R-87, S-90, W-90)
24 Aug 2016 - EOI updated to 70 pts
26 Oct 2016 - ITA received
28 Oct 2016 - Lodged Visa 189
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11
Posts: 63Member
Joined: Apr 18, 2013
April 3, 2013 - Pay tuition at CIC
April 4, 2013 - Received COE
April 11, 2013- Lodged Visa Application
April 17,2013- Student Acknowledgement Letter
April 24,2013- Medical Exam done at Nationwide Health Inc-Cebu
June 15,2013- visa grant! thank you Lord!
Posts: 63Member
Joined: Apr 18, 2013
yes po i had an agent., but honestly, ok lang naman walang agent., same lang din process. kung nabasa ko nga lang first ang thread dito ako nalang sana.,super mahal ho mag agent eh. as in. huhu.
April 3, 2013 - Pay tuition at CIC
April 4, 2013 - Received COE
April 11, 2013- Lodged Visa Application
April 17,2013- Student Acknowledgement Letter
April 24,2013- Medical Exam done at Nationwide Health Inc-Cebu
June 15,2013- visa grant! thank you Lord!
Posts: 337Member
Joined: Feb 12, 2013
Posts: 171Member
Joined: Apr 14, 2013
Nominated Occupation: Accountant 189
28 April 2015 - PTE (L-75, R-83, S-73, W-89)
22 May 2015 - CPAA positive assessment
08 July 2015 - EOI submitted 60 pts
XX Sept 2015 - Lost 5 pts due to age
25 June 2016 - PY completed, updated EOI to 60pts
23 Aug 2016 - PTE (L-90, R-87, S-90, W-90)
24 Aug 2016 - EOI updated to 70 pts
26 Oct 2016 - ITA received
28 Oct 2016 - Lodged Visa 189
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11
Posts: 139Member
Joined: Jun 13, 2013
@ArmorOGod: When fear comes knocking at your door, you must answer it with faith. Nothing else is effective against it.
PTE Academic: L 90 | R 86 | S 85 | W 90
Subclass 189
12 September 2015 - Lodge Application
27 September 2015 - Medical
23 October 2015 - Additional Requirements
23 November 2015 - Additional Requirements
16 January 2016 - Visa Grant Notice
July 2013- August 2015 ---> DMPS, UniSA
Subclass 573
31 may 2013 - lodged application via IDP Manila
03 jun 2013 - received acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy
04 jun 2013 - advice for medical
05 jun 2013 - medical at SLEC
10 jun 2013- medical results uploaded
11 jun 2013 - visa granted
14 jun 2013 - IDP advise for visa grant/pick up docs
Dear Papa God, THANK YOU
Posts: 337Member
Joined: Feb 12, 2013
Posts: 139Member
Joined: Jun 13, 2013
@ArmorOGod: When fear comes knocking at your door, you must answer it with faith. Nothing else is effective against it.
PTE Academic: L 90 | R 86 | S 85 | W 90
Subclass 189
12 September 2015 - Lodge Application
27 September 2015 - Medical
23 October 2015 - Additional Requirements
23 November 2015 - Additional Requirements
16 January 2016 - Visa Grant Notice
July 2013- August 2015 ---> DMPS, UniSA
Subclass 573
31 may 2013 - lodged application via IDP Manila
03 jun 2013 - received acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy
04 jun 2013 - advice for medical
05 jun 2013 - medical at SLEC
10 jun 2013- medical results uploaded
11 jun 2013 - visa granted
14 jun 2013 - IDP advise for visa grant/pick up docs
Dear Papa God, THANK YOU
Posts: 14Member
Joined: May 07, 2013
572 VET
February 18, 2013 – Received Letter Offer
March 13, 2013- Paid Tuition FEES
March 14, 2013- Received COE
March 26, 2013- Lodged Application through IDP
March 27, 2013- Received acknowledgement text from AU Embassy
April 1, 2013- Received Notice for Medical Exam
April 2, 2013- Medicals done at Nationwide Makati
April 7, 2013- Medicals Sent thru e-health
Posts: 139Member
Joined: Jun 13, 2013
Kakastress maghintay pero for sure dadating na din yan..
@ArmorOGod: When fear comes knocking at your door, you must answer it with faith. Nothing else is effective against it.
PTE Academic: L 90 | R 86 | S 85 | W 90
Subclass 189
12 September 2015 - Lodge Application
27 September 2015 - Medical
23 October 2015 - Additional Requirements
23 November 2015 - Additional Requirements
16 January 2016 - Visa Grant Notice
July 2013- August 2015 ---> DMPS, UniSA
Subclass 573
31 may 2013 - lodged application via IDP Manila
03 jun 2013 - received acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy
04 jun 2013 - advice for medical
05 jun 2013 - medical at SLEC
10 jun 2013- medical results uploaded
11 jun 2013 - visa granted
14 jun 2013 - IDP advise for visa grant/pick up docs
Dear Papa God, THANK YOU
Posts: 139Member
Joined: Jun 13, 2013
Kakastress maghintay pero for sure dadating na din yan..
@ArmorOGod: When fear comes knocking at your door, you must answer it with faith. Nothing else is effective against it.
PTE Academic: L 90 | R 86 | S 85 | W 90
Subclass 189
12 September 2015 - Lodge Application
27 September 2015 - Medical
23 October 2015 - Additional Requirements
23 November 2015 - Additional Requirements
16 January 2016 - Visa Grant Notice
July 2013- August 2015 ---> DMPS, UniSA
Subclass 573
31 may 2013 - lodged application via IDP Manila
03 jun 2013 - received acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy
04 jun 2013 - advice for medical
05 jun 2013 - medical at SLEC
10 jun 2013- medical results uploaded
11 jun 2013 - visa granted
14 jun 2013 - IDP advise for visa grant/pick up docs
Dear Papa God, THANK YOU
Posts: 65Member
Joined: Jan 02, 2013
Posts: 139Member
Joined: Jun 13, 2013
@ArmorOGod: When fear comes knocking at your door, you must answer it with faith. Nothing else is effective against it.
PTE Academic: L 90 | R 86 | S 85 | W 90
Subclass 189
12 September 2015 - Lodge Application
27 September 2015 - Medical
23 October 2015 - Additional Requirements
23 November 2015 - Additional Requirements
16 January 2016 - Visa Grant Notice
July 2013- August 2015 ---> DMPS, UniSA
Subclass 573
31 may 2013 - lodged application via IDP Manila
03 jun 2013 - received acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy
04 jun 2013 - advice for medical
05 jun 2013 - medical at SLEC
10 jun 2013- medical results uploaded
11 jun 2013 - visa granted
14 jun 2013 - IDP advise for visa grant/pick up docs
Dear Papa God, THANK YOU
Posts: 139Member
Joined: Jun 13, 2013
http://www.immi.gov.au/students/_pdf/2011-post-study-work.pdf
@ArmorOGod: When fear comes knocking at your door, you must answer it with faith. Nothing else is effective against it.
PTE Academic: L 90 | R 86 | S 85 | W 90
Subclass 189
12 September 2015 - Lodge Application
27 September 2015 - Medical
23 October 2015 - Additional Requirements
23 November 2015 - Additional Requirements
16 January 2016 - Visa Grant Notice
July 2013- August 2015 ---> DMPS, UniSA
Subclass 573
31 may 2013 - lodged application via IDP Manila
03 jun 2013 - received acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy
04 jun 2013 - advice for medical
05 jun 2013 - medical at SLEC
10 jun 2013- medical results uploaded
11 jun 2013 - visa granted
14 jun 2013 - IDP advise for visa grant/pick up docs
Dear Papa God, THANK YOU
Posts: 139Member
Joined: Jun 13, 2013
@ArmorOGod: When fear comes knocking at your door, you must answer it with faith. Nothing else is effective against it.
PTE Academic: L 90 | R 86 | S 85 | W 90
Subclass 189
12 September 2015 - Lodge Application
27 September 2015 - Medical
23 October 2015 - Additional Requirements
23 November 2015 - Additional Requirements
16 January 2016 - Visa Grant Notice
July 2013- August 2015 ---> DMPS, UniSA
Subclass 573
31 may 2013 - lodged application via IDP Manila
03 jun 2013 - received acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy
04 jun 2013 - advice for medical
05 jun 2013 - medical at SLEC
10 jun 2013- medical results uploaded
11 jun 2013 - visa granted
14 jun 2013 - IDP advise for visa grant/pick up docs
Dear Papa God, THANK YOU
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
- apply for the post study work visa
- find employers who can sponsor you for a temporary work visa
- or apply for assessment and EOI/skillselect if your occupation is in SOL/CSOL.
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: 139Member
Joined: Jun 13, 2013
@ArmorOGod: When fear comes knocking at your door, you must answer it with faith. Nothing else is effective against it.
PTE Academic: L 90 | R 86 | S 85 | W 90
Subclass 189
12 September 2015 - Lodge Application
27 September 2015 - Medical
23 October 2015 - Additional Requirements
23 November 2015 - Additional Requirements
16 January 2016 - Visa Grant Notice
July 2013- August 2015 ---> DMPS, UniSA
Subclass 573
31 may 2013 - lodged application via IDP Manila
03 jun 2013 - received acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy
04 jun 2013 - advice for medical
05 jun 2013 - medical at SLEC
10 jun 2013- medical results uploaded
11 jun 2013 - visa granted
14 jun 2013 - IDP advise for visa grant/pick up docs
Dear Papa God, THANK YOU
Posts: 27Member
Joined: May 12, 2013
Posts: 27Member
Joined: May 12, 2013
Posts: 139Member
Joined: Jun 13, 2013
@ArmorOGod: When fear comes knocking at your door, you must answer it with faith. Nothing else is effective against it.
PTE Academic: L 90 | R 86 | S 85 | W 90
Subclass 189
12 September 2015 - Lodge Application
27 September 2015 - Medical
23 October 2015 - Additional Requirements
23 November 2015 - Additional Requirements
16 January 2016 - Visa Grant Notice
July 2013- August 2015 ---> DMPS, UniSA
Subclass 573
31 may 2013 - lodged application via IDP Manila
03 jun 2013 - received acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy
04 jun 2013 - advice for medical
05 jun 2013 - medical at SLEC
10 jun 2013- medical results uploaded
11 jun 2013 - visa granted
14 jun 2013 - IDP advise for visa grant/pick up docs
Dear Papa God, THANK YOU
Posts: 139Member
Joined: Jun 13, 2013
@ArmorOGod: When fear comes knocking at your door, you must answer it with faith. Nothing else is effective against it.
PTE Academic: L 90 | R 86 | S 85 | W 90
Subclass 189
12 September 2015 - Lodge Application
27 September 2015 - Medical
23 October 2015 - Additional Requirements
23 November 2015 - Additional Requirements
16 January 2016 - Visa Grant Notice
July 2013- August 2015 ---> DMPS, UniSA
Subclass 573
31 may 2013 - lodged application via IDP Manila
03 jun 2013 - received acknowledgement from the Australian Embassy
04 jun 2013 - advice for medical
05 jun 2013 - medical at SLEC
10 jun 2013- medical results uploaded
11 jun 2013 - visa granted
14 jun 2013 - IDP advise for visa grant/pick up docs
Dear Papa God, THANK YOU
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2012
student visa 572 (VET) timeline
12/05/12 IELTS speaking exam
12/08/12 took IELTS written exam
12/21/12 got IELTS results
R-7.5 L-8.5 W-6.5 S-8.5 OBS-8
04/09/13 submitted enrollment form to MEGT institute
04/10/13 recieved Letter of Offer and Course Acceptance Agreement
04/13/13 submitted signed Course Acceptance Agreement
04/16/13 paid tuition
04/18/13 recieved welcome letter and COE
04/22/13 lodge application to PIASI
04/23/13 recieved email confirmation and medical exam requirement
04/25/13 took medical at nationwide makati
04/27/13 medical result submitted to embassy
05/31/13 Got email from MEGT Institute Melbourne that they ceased the course i applied for :-(
06/05/13 submitted enrollment application to Academia International
06/07/13 called school to follow up, received offer letter, paid tuition and emailed back signed offer letter
06/10/13 received email from embassy asking for new COE
06/11/13 emailed new COE to embassy
06/18/13 received text from AIR21, visa grant docs received :-)
07/07/13 arrived in Melbourne :-)
07/15/13 intake date
*****************THANK YOU GOD***************