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Posts: 130Member
Joined: Sep 20, 2012
Posts: 80Member
Joined: May 06, 2013
Main Applicant : Husband
Occupation : ICT Security Specialist 262112
October 26 2012 - ACS Approval
January 12, 2013 - IELTS Exam
January 24, 2013 - IELTS Results (all bands : 7)
February 2, 2013 - SS VIC Application
May 20, 2013 - SS VIC Approval
May 20,2013 - EOI Submitted
May 21, 2013 - Invitation to apply VISA 190
May 28, 2013 -Lodged application for VISA 190
June 28, 2013 - CO allocated but advised to withdraw application due to incorrect claimed points. Claimed 5pts for Australian study requirement
July 3, 2013 - Submitted request for withdrawal of application
July 5, 203 - EOI/VISA Withdrawn
July 7, 2013 - EOI Resubmitted
July 8, 2013 - Invitation to apply VISA 190
July 13, 2013 - Resubmitted VISA 190
August 13, 2013 - CO allocated - Requested Medical and Form 80 (main applicant & dependant)
August 21, 2013 - Submitted Form 80
August 22, 2013 - CO requested for SG PCC
August 23, 2013 - Medical Completed
August 26, 2013 - SG PCC
September 16, 2013 - Collected and uploaded SG PCC
September 17, 2013 - VISA Grant! Praise God!!
February 25, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
Thank you Lord!!
Posts: 326Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2013
Construction Project Manager 13311 (Hubby main applicant) 60 points, Visa 189
17 Jul 13 : Positive skills assessment
26 Jul 13 : Submitted EOI
19 Aug 13 : Invitation to lodge visa 189 ( 60 points)
23 Aug 13 : Lodge Visa
30 Aug 13 : Medical ( Sata AMK), wife, 5 yrs old, 1 yr
6 Sept 13 : Medical uploaded (No health examination required)
30 Sept 13 : SG PCC application
22 Oct 13 : SG PCC uploaded
DIRECT GRANT: 30 Oct 2013 (GSM Brisbane T34)
---- Thank you God for this wonderful blessing ----
Posts: 80Member
Joined: May 06, 2013
Main Applicant : Husband
Occupation : ICT Security Specialist 262112
October 26 2012 - ACS Approval
January 12, 2013 - IELTS Exam
January 24, 2013 - IELTS Results (all bands : 7)
February 2, 2013 - SS VIC Application
May 20, 2013 - SS VIC Approval
May 20,2013 - EOI Submitted
May 21, 2013 - Invitation to apply VISA 190
May 28, 2013 -Lodged application for VISA 190
June 28, 2013 - CO allocated but advised to withdraw application due to incorrect claimed points. Claimed 5pts for Australian study requirement
July 3, 2013 - Submitted request for withdrawal of application
July 5, 203 - EOI/VISA Withdrawn
July 7, 2013 - EOI Resubmitted
July 8, 2013 - Invitation to apply VISA 190
July 13, 2013 - Resubmitted VISA 190
August 13, 2013 - CO allocated - Requested Medical and Form 80 (main applicant & dependant)
August 21, 2013 - Submitted Form 80
August 22, 2013 - CO requested for SG PCC
August 23, 2013 - Medical Completed
August 26, 2013 - SG PCC
September 16, 2013 - Collected and uploaded SG PCC
September 17, 2013 - VISA Grant! Praise God!!
February 25, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
Thank you Lord!!
Posts: 324Member
Joined: Jun 20, 2012
Nominated Occupation- Electronic Engineering Technician (TRA312412)
April 1, 2012- Submitted TRA Skills Assessment Requirements
April 5, 2012- TRA Acknowledgment
May 26, 2012- TRA Skills Assessment "POSITIVE"
June 7, 2013- IELTS @ BC L-6.5/ R-8/ W-6 / S-6
August 17, 2013- IELTS @IDP L-7,/R/W-6 S-6.5
July 30, 2014- Applied SA SS/ EOI 60pts
September 1, 2014- SA SS Apprroved
September 2, 2014- Lodged Visa 190/ Upload Requirements
October 30, 2014 - Visa Grant
Posts: 130Member
Joined: Sep 20, 2012
Posts: 324Member
Joined: Jun 20, 2012
hello po..thanks po sa reply..nag try po ako mag back read sa forum..may nakita po ako na mention na pag 5years yung degree pwede daw po mag claim ng 15pts kahit nasa section 2 and walang pRC? Hope its true..sakin po kasi i take 3 years technology diploma...then another 3years to continue my degree..bale 6 years at college po yung degree ko..hope may makapag share ng experience nila d2 s forum about claiming points for education...maraming maraming salamat po...
Nominated Occupation- Electronic Engineering Technician (TRA312412)
April 1, 2012- Submitted TRA Skills Assessment Requirements
April 5, 2012- TRA Acknowledgment
May 26, 2012- TRA Skills Assessment "POSITIVE"
June 7, 2013- IELTS @ BC L-6.5/ R-8/ W-6 / S-6
August 17, 2013- IELTS @IDP L-7,/R/W-6 S-6.5
July 30, 2014- Applied SA SS/ EOI 60pts
September 1, 2014- SA SS Apprroved
September 2, 2014- Lodged Visa 190/ Upload Requirements
October 30, 2014 - Visa Grant
Posts: 326Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2013
Construction Project Manager 13311 (Hubby main applicant) 60 points, Visa 189
17 Jul 13 : Positive skills assessment
26 Jul 13 : Submitted EOI
19 Aug 13 : Invitation to lodge visa 189 ( 60 points)
23 Aug 13 : Lodge Visa
30 Aug 13 : Medical ( Sata AMK), wife, 5 yrs old, 1 yr
6 Sept 13 : Medical uploaded (No health examination required)
30 Sept 13 : SG PCC application
22 Oct 13 : SG PCC uploaded
DIRECT GRANT: 30 Oct 2013 (GSM Brisbane T34)
---- Thank you God for this wonderful blessing ----
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
I.e 80pts then 75pts then 70pts then 65pts and finally 60pts.
Hope this helps!
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: 326Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2013
hopefully mag invite cla ngaun ng 60 points.
Mamya 10pm pde na natin malaman kung nainvite tau this round...
Construction Project Manager 13311 (Hubby main applicant) 60 points, Visa 189
17 Jul 13 : Positive skills assessment
26 Jul 13 : Submitted EOI
19 Aug 13 : Invitation to lodge visa 189 ( 60 points)
23 Aug 13 : Lodge Visa
30 Aug 13 : Medical ( Sata AMK), wife, 5 yrs old, 1 yr
6 Sept 13 : Medical uploaded (No health examination required)
30 Sept 13 : SG PCC application
22 Oct 13 : SG PCC uploaded
DIRECT GRANT: 30 Oct 2013 (GSM Brisbane T34)
---- Thank you God for this wonderful blessing ----
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: 326Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2013
Construction Project Manager 13311 (Hubby main applicant) 60 points, Visa 189
17 Jul 13 : Positive skills assessment
26 Jul 13 : Submitted EOI
19 Aug 13 : Invitation to lodge visa 189 ( 60 points)
23 Aug 13 : Lodge Visa
30 Aug 13 : Medical ( Sata AMK), wife, 5 yrs old, 1 yr
6 Sept 13 : Medical uploaded (No health examination required)
30 Sept 13 : SG PCC application
22 Oct 13 : SG PCC uploaded
DIRECT GRANT: 30 Oct 2013 (GSM Brisbane T34)
---- Thank you God for this wonderful blessing ----
Posts: 326Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2013
salamat sa sagot.
Construction Project Manager 13311 (Hubby main applicant) 60 points, Visa 189
17 Jul 13 : Positive skills assessment
26 Jul 13 : Submitted EOI
19 Aug 13 : Invitation to lodge visa 189 ( 60 points)
23 Aug 13 : Lodge Visa
30 Aug 13 : Medical ( Sata AMK), wife, 5 yrs old, 1 yr
6 Sept 13 : Medical uploaded (No health examination required)
30 Sept 13 : SG PCC application
22 Oct 13 : SG PCC uploaded
DIRECT GRANT: 30 Oct 2013 (GSM Brisbane T34)
---- Thank you God for this wonderful blessing ----
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: 24Member
Joined: Dec 11, 2012
Posts: 133Member
Joined: May 15, 2013
Wife main applicant
Nominated Occupation: Software Programmer (261313)
11 Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!
March 30, 2014 - This is it pancit!!!
Posts: 3Member
Joined: Jul 19, 2013
Posts: 326Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2013
Mabilis lang yan kasi 70 points..
Construction Project Manager 13311 (Hubby main applicant) 60 points, Visa 189
17 Jul 13 : Positive skills assessment
26 Jul 13 : Submitted EOI
19 Aug 13 : Invitation to lodge visa 189 ( 60 points)
23 Aug 13 : Lodge Visa
30 Aug 13 : Medical ( Sata AMK), wife, 5 yrs old, 1 yr
6 Sept 13 : Medical uploaded (No health examination required)
30 Sept 13 : SG PCC application
22 Oct 13 : SG PCC uploaded
DIRECT GRANT: 30 Oct 2013 (GSM Brisbane T34)
---- Thank you God for this wonderful blessing ----
Posts: 176Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2013
Multiple occupations under the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa put on hold
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has announced changed invitation arrangements for certain occupational groups for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa.
Invitation for the following occupations will be issued on a pro-rata basis over the 2013/14 program year:
•ICT Business and Systems Analysts - 2611
•Chemical and Materials Engineers - 2331
•Electronics Engineers - 2334
•Telecommunications Engineering Professionals - 2633
•Other Engineering Professional - 2339
•Software and Applications Programmers - 2613
Due to the high number of applications in these occupations there was concern regarding the early exhaustion of places.
The total of the occupational ceiling remains the same but the new pro-rata approach will mean that invitations will be stalled and issued to selected individuals over the course of the current financial year in twice monthly occupation rounds.
This announcement will concern many of you as well as people you may know. For now it is unclear how this announcement will affect nomination applications that are currently being assessed.
Over the course of the next couple of weeks the impact of this announcement on the applications already in the pipeline will be easier to determine if there are further clarifications from the DIAC and the NSW Trade and Investment.
The NSW Trade and Investment has stated that they encourage applicants not to withdraw their application until more specific information has been provided. Please refer to their web site for more details here.
Dec 8, 2012: IELTS
Feb 4, 2013: EA CDR assessment submitted
April 2013: Visited Sydney on Tourist Visa.. confirmed that I love it there
May 20, 2013: EA work experience assessment submitted
Jun 5, 2013: EA positive assessment
Jun 7, 2013: EOI submitted
Jun 17, 2013: Invited to apply for 189 visa
Jun 17, 2013: Visa application submitted
Jul 5, 2013: Medical submitted to DIAC
Jul 17, 2013: NBI Clearance Uploaded
Aug 2, 2013: CO Allocated-GSM Adelaide Team 6
Aug 6, 2013: Visa Granted
Thank you Lord
Posts: 459Member
Joined: Jan 25, 2013
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Feb 02, 2012 - Skill Assessment submission to ACS
Mar 23, 2013 - IELTS Result - Competent
Apr 03, 2013 - ACS Assessment Positive
Apr 06, 2013 - Submitted EOI (190)
Apr 11, 2013 - Submitted NSW SS (190)
Apr 16, 2013 - NSW SS Acknowledgment email received
July 01, 2013 - NSW SS approval letter received
July 03, 2013 - Skillselect Invite received
Aug 14, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
Aug 16, 2013 - Upload Docs (including NBI Clearance)
Aug 25, 2013 - Gave Birth
Sep 20, 2013 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide Team 06)
Sep 22, 2013 - Informed CO of additional dependent (Baby)
Oct 04, 2013 - Hubby's Medical Uploaded
Oct 12, 2013 - Medical Uploaded
Oct 16, 2013 - SG PCC Collected and Uploaded
Oct 17, 2013 - Form 1022, Baby's Birth Certificate and Passport sent to CO
Oct 23, 2013 - Baby is included in eVisa
Oct 30, 2013 - Baby's Medical Uploaded
Nov 21, 2013 - VISA GRANT (IED: Aug 2014)
Feb 08, 2014 - Hubby's initial entry
Feb 13, 2014 - Hubby's Job Offer
Feb 18, 2014 - Hubby's First Day High
Apr 23, 2014 - Initial Entry (Baby and Me)
Feb 04, 2015 - My First day high (Home-based perm position)
Thank you, thank you so much Lord. Life is indeed beautiful
Posts: 7Member
Joined: Jul 01, 2013
Posts: 1,455Member
Joined: Apr 26, 2011
Posts: 7Member
Joined: Jul 01, 2013
May nabasa lang kase ako somewhere (i forgot the thread topic) na some still claimed 15pts in their EOIs, 'just dunno what was the result.
Posts: 462Member
Joined: Jul 29, 2013
Good thing for me kasi i just submitted my ACS assessment last July 1st. ACS nalang kulang ko then EOI na
Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261112 - Systems Analyst
Timeline:
Jul 01, 2013 - ACS Skill Assessment
Jul 19, 2013 - IELTS Results (L:8, R:8.5, W:7, S:8)
Oct 02, 2013 - ACS result received (suitable)
Oct 02, 2013 - submitted EOI for Visa 189 (65 pts).
Oct 05, 2013 - submitted Victoria SS for Visa 190 (70 pts, for backup)
Oct 18, 2013 - Victoria SS approved/Received invitation to apply for Visa 190 from Skillselect.
Oct 20, 2013 - lodged VISA 190 application.
Nov 20, 2013 - CO allocated | GSM Adelaide Team 6
Nov 27, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord! IED: NOV 12, 2014
Jul 03, 2014 - arrival in Melbourne
Aug 07, 2014 - started work
Jul 24, 2015 - left 1st job
Jul 27, 2015 - joined 2nd job
Posts: 1,455Member
Joined: Apr 26, 2011
Posts: 333Member
Joined: Jan 07, 2013
Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
YEAR 2012 - Collated all required documents and RPL
Jan. 06, 2013 - ACS (RPL) Submitted
Feb. 02, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC)
Feb. 15, 2013 - L-8.0 R-7.0 S-6.5 W-6.0 (Charge to experience)
Mar. 14, 2013 - ACS Stage 4 - In Progress
Mar. 15, 2013 - ACS Suitable 9+ Years Work Experience
Apr. 06, 2013 - IELTS Exam 2 (IDP)
Apr. 19, 2013 - L-8.5 R-7.0 S-7.5 W-7.5
Apr. 19, 2013 - EOI 190 & VIC SS Submitted
Apr. 24, 2013 - VIC SS Acknowledgement Received
May 03, 2013 - Updated EOI, Submitted 189 with 65 points
May 06, 2013 - Received DIAC invite
June 06, 2013 - Lodged VISA 189
Aug. 03 2013 - Medicals Done @NHSI
Aug. 06 2013 - CO Allocated, Adelaide Team 6
Aug. 06 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Aug. 08 2013 - Uploaded ITRs, payslips & Form 80
Aug, 14 2013 - Daughter's Medical referred to MOC
Sep. 18 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!! IED Aug. 2014
Nov. 12 2013 - MNL - MEL via PAL
Jan. 14 2014 - Job Offer
Jan. 20 2014 - First day of work!
Posts: 11Member
Joined: Mar 07, 2012
Nakakalungkot nga po kasi di kasama ung 6 occupations na yan for the round of invites today May announcement si diac na:
Invitation Round on 19 August 2013
Please note that there will be no invitations issued for the following occupations in the upcoming invitation round on 19 August 2013. The department is currently working on arrangements for the allocation of the remaining places for these occupations and we expect to be able to issue invitations for these occupations in the next invitation round on 2 September 2013.
The occupational groups affected are:
OccupationID Description
2331 Chemical and Materials Engineers
2334 Electronics Engineers
2339 Other Engineering Professionals
2611 ICT Business and Systems Analysts
2613 Software and Applications Programmers
2633 Telecommunications Engineers
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Joined: Mar 07, 2012
Parang di pa sigurado sa Sept 2 kung may iinvite sila. Kasi sabi "we expect to be able to issue invitations for these occupations in the next invitation round on 2 September 2013".
Posts: 176Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2013
Continue to hope and pray good luck sa inyo lahat.
Dec 8, 2012: IELTS
Feb 4, 2013: EA CDR assessment submitted
April 2013: Visited Sydney on Tourist Visa.. confirmed that I love it there
May 20, 2013: EA work experience assessment submitted
Jun 5, 2013: EA positive assessment
Jun 7, 2013: EOI submitted
Jun 17, 2013: Invited to apply for 189 visa
Jun 17, 2013: Visa application submitted
Jul 5, 2013: Medical submitted to DIAC
Jul 17, 2013: NBI Clearance Uploaded
Aug 2, 2013: CO Allocated-GSM Adelaide Team 6
Aug 6, 2013: Visa Granted
Thank you Lord
Posts: 225Member
Joined: Dec 16, 2012
Jeremiah 29:11
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