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ipinkNorth Ryde Posts: 176Member Joined: Feb 05, 2013
hi peeps! my hubby and I intend to go first and leave our 2 kids with my parents while we settle down there. do you think I would have problems if it will be my parents on tourist visa which will bring the kids to aussie by that time? take note it will be the initial entry of my kids. ano tips nyo if I do this?
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
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
hi peeps! my hubby and I intend to go first and leave our 2 kids with my parents while we settle down there. do you think I would have problems if it will be my parents on tourist visa which will bring the kids to aussie by that time? take note it will be the initial entry of my kids. ano tips nyo if I do this?
There should be no problem as far as your kids getting in Australia as far as I am concerned as they have all the docs in place; you would want to consider the below thoughts:
(1) Departure in PH in terms of the kids flying without being accompanied by parents. (2) Your parents need must first secure a tourist visa
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!!
JCsantosSydney Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 11, 2011
hi peeps! my hubby and I intend to go first and leave our 2 kids with my parents while we settle down there. do you think I would have problems if it will be my parents on tourist visa which will bring the kids to aussie by that time? take note it will be the initial entry of my kids. ano tips nyo if I do this?
i would ring the phil immigration if I were you just to make sure ... hula ko lang ok since inde naman sila aalis ng inde kayo kasama e i mean susunod lang naman kayo e ... ang alam ko kasi me problem lang pag yung parents maiiwan at aaalis yung mga anak
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rguez06Melbourne Posts: 333Member Joined: Jan 07, 2013
hi peeps! my hubby and I intend to go first and leave our 2 kids with my parents while we settle down there. do you think I would have problems if it will be my parents on tourist visa which will bring the kids to aussie by that time? take note it will be the initial entry of my kids. ano tips nyo if I do this?
Had an experience with this, klngan nyo po ikuha ng permit to travel yung 2 kids nyo from DSWD dahil haharangin po sila sa immigration pag hinde kasama ang nanay. nakalagay po dun sa permit kung sinong allowed na kasama ng bata during travel kahit po nasa AU na kayo nde naman po iveverify ng immigration natin un. Hope this helps
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!
glaiza1210Sydney Posts: 314Member Joined: Mar 22, 2012
Occupation: Industrial Engineer
11/05/2011 - IELTS exam at BC (L-6.5,R-6,W-6.5,S-6.5)
02/06/2012 - EA received my CDR
04/17/2012 - Received Favorable Letter from EA
04/21/2012 - IELTS exam retake at IDP (L-8, R-6, W-6.5, S-6)
07/03/2012 - Applied online for SA Statesponsorship
08/13/2012 - SA SS approved
08/16/2012 - Received an invitation in skill select
09/11/2012 - Lodge a visa subclass 190
09/13/2012 - Acknowledgement Receipt & Medicals Requested
09/19/2012 - Medicals Done
12/11/2012 - Medicals Finalised
12/14/2012 - Visa Grant
03/18/2013 - Flight to Adelaide
04/22/2013 - Got my first Job
limelightSingapore Posts: 12Member Joined: Aug 15, 2013
Hello, share ko experience namin. We moved from nz to au after almost 4 yrs in nz for me but only mga a year and a half for hubby and my daughter.
When i moved to nz, we didnt know anybody. I had no job waiting for me. Hence, the decision that ma una ako and settle things before they went to nz was actually a good one. When they came, we had a car na, i had a job, had residency sorted and school was booked for her.
Now when we moved to oz together, i still had a job na. Had an apartment and things sorted care of my ate here. Pero nag ka problem kami with daycare 6months to 1year waiting list. Inuwi namin yung 4 yr old sa pinas kasi i worked full time, my hubby went to school in melbourne full time din and my ate can only accommodate her on weekends.
I know mahirap iwanan ang family pero what is 3-6 months max in the grand scheme of things?
I think mas better ma una yung primary applicant.. Get a job, sort out a house, paperworks, schools. Get a car if needed before you get the whole family.
So when they get here you will be able to show them around.. By then you will have friends the kids can play with.. Your partner may instant friends na din who can help find. Jobs or show them around.
Honestly, believe ako sa mga pumunta here with no jobs waiting and walang kilala. I mean ok lng mag struggle tayo as adults but i dont think it is fair for the kids to experience that kasi while job hunting for sure may mga frustrating moments specially when the baon is going down and the expenses/ rejection letters piling up. Mahirap makitira and there will be issues kahit maliit lng that on some days will feel really sad.
My daughter nakuha namin from pinas after 3-4 months when nag ka vacant ang daycare. She is 4 but very understanding naman and my family back home made an extra effort for her like taking her to disney, school and other activities so she wont miss us.
So when we got her back.. Everything was sorted na for her and it just felt like she never left.
Nainspire naman po ako sa story nyo. Actually, plan ko po next year ang Australia. pero student po ang entry ko. gusto ko sana na dependent ang husband ko at daughter ko (she's 4 years old). Same din ang concern ko, na kawawa naman sya pag naiwan sa pinas at alam kong kawawa din kung dadalin ko na sya sa Australia ng wala pa kaming backup..
Pero pag student po, mas makakatulong if couple kaming magsama para at least nakakapag work na din si husband?
limelightSingapore Posts: 12Member Joined: Aug 15, 2013
@glaiza1210 hi.. grabe din pala start mo dyan. ano po ba entry mo dyan? tourist, immigrant, student etc..??
balak kong pumunta dyan with student entry.
glaiza1210Sydney Posts: 314Member Joined: Mar 22, 2012
Occupation: Industrial Engineer
11/05/2011 - IELTS exam at BC (L-6.5,R-6,W-6.5,S-6.5)
02/06/2012 - EA received my CDR
04/17/2012 - Received Favorable Letter from EA
04/21/2012 - IELTS exam retake at IDP (L-8, R-6, W-6.5, S-6)
07/03/2012 - Applied online for SA Statesponsorship
08/13/2012 - SA SS approved
08/16/2012 - Received an invitation in skill select
09/11/2012 - Lodge a visa subclass 190
09/13/2012 - Acknowledgement Receipt & Medicals Requested
09/19/2012 - Medicals Done
12/11/2012 - Medicals Finalised
12/14/2012 - Visa Grant
03/18/2013 - Flight to Adelaide
04/22/2013 - Got my first Job
stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
ako sinama ko na agad ung anak ko kase di ko tlg sya kaya iwan sa pinas. ang disadvantage lang din ay medyo mahirap tlg esp pag sanay ka na may helpers at yaya sa pinas heheh although actually nauna ako a month before dumating anak ko. mga 2 mos bago ako nakakuha ng trabaho. by God's grace walang waiting list sa child care sa melbourne cbd. pagdating naman dito sa sydney, waitlist tlg mga childcare pero buti may pinay na pde magalaga in the mean time and timing din na naapprove tourist visa ng mother-in-law ko. :-) lakasan lang tlg ng loob and magttake ka tlg ng risk... although kelangan lang tlg mag-adjust. ayaw ko sya kase iwan sa pinas eh
261313 (Software Engineer)
Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney
"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3
bachuchayBacchus Marsh Posts: 324Member Joined: Jun 20, 2012
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
Nauna naman ako dito sa Sydney, iniwan saglit ang asawa't anak. Pabor sa situation namin dahil wala kami kakilala/relatives dito.maliliit pa anak ko kaya di pwede sa malalayong lakaran. After landing a job, I'm sorting out accommodation and other stuff para tuloy tuloy na magkakasama na kami ulit. Medyo malungkot sa una pero have to endure it.
NO - 262113 (System Administrator)
10/23/2012 - NSW SS application
12/18/2012 - Received NSW SS approval letter
12/22/2012 - Lodged Visa Application
02/27/2013 - Visa Grant!!
06/30/2013 - IED!
stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
@bachuchay dahil minadali namin at hindi na namin kinaya magintay para sa medicals nya, 3 mos max lang pero multiple entry for 1 year. hehehehe kung nagpamedical sya, possible na 6 mos sana eh. hehehe
Kung husband ko ang magssponsor, alam ko pdeng up to 5 years ang visa tapos 1 year max stay. not sure lang if required ang bond pag ganon. Pero for now this will do. Alam ko pde rin makisaup sa immigration na iextend ang visa especially if ang reason ay to look after her grandchild while I am working.
261313 (Software Engineer)
Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney
"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3
JCsantosSydney Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 11, 2011
@jcsantos max of five years yung visa na multiple entry? Pero how many straight months max na pwede magstay?
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
limelightSingapore Posts: 12Member Joined: Aug 15, 2013
JCsantosSydney Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 11, 2011
@jcsantos max of five years yung visa na multiple entry? Pero how many straight months max na pwede magstay?
No idea
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stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
^ maximum of 1 year stay. pero pag ganon dapat may medicals na
261313 (Software Engineer)
Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney
"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3
Based on experience eh maganda sama sama na sa umpisa pa lang basta me enough budget. Mas gaganda diskarte nyo pag kasama nyo pamilya nyo at maaayos lahat sa umpisa pa lang. Yung pa isa isa dating eh para kang laging back to stage 1.
Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!
stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
^ i agree :-)
261313 (Software Engineer)
Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney
"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3
agree if me budget naman n ma a arrange ng before hand ang accommodation mas mainam.me possibility rin na pareho.lang gastos nyo if me maiiwan s pinas vs isasama n.agad..factors to consider magkano ba nagagstos ng family s.pinas ...if nag skul na anak nyo n s private tapos need nyo pa iwan s kamaganak wherein need nyung sustentuhan ..ung expenses na yun ma c cover na ibang gastos nyo s oz(plus me possibility pang makakuha ng allowance kid nyo s centrelink)...ibang story na syempre if need talaga mag stay ng isa para me steady income ...compute compute..pros n cons..wag lang suicidal decision hehe
ICT Systems Administrator
Planned IED (Sydney) - Oct 2013
Visa Grant - June 13, 2013
NSW SS Approved - May 22, 2013
NSW SS submitted - Feb 15, 2013
ipinkNorth Ryde Posts: 176Member Joined: Feb 05, 2013
edited August 2013
hi peeps! my hubby and I intend to go first and leave our 2 kids with my parents while we settle down there. do you think I would have problems if it will be my parents on tourist visa which will bring the kids to aussie by that time? take note it will be the initial entry of my kids. ano tips nyo if I do this?
Had an experience with this, klngan nyo po ikuha ng permit to travel yung 2 kids nyo from DSWD dahil haharangin po sila sa immigration pag hinde kasama ang nanay. nakalagay po dun sa permit kung sinong allowed na kasama ng bata during travel kahit po nasa AU na kayo nde naman po iveverify ng immigration natin un. Hope this helps
Glad that someone here has experience already doing this. Did you get the permit before you left for Australia then? Meron ba sya expiry ang permit? Can this be processed by my mother before they leave? For now kasi this is just one of my options. So baka waste of effort if I do it but will not pursue it.
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
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
limelightSingapore Posts: 12Member Joined: Aug 15, 2013
Based on experience eh maganda sama sama na sa umpisa pa lang basta me enough budget. Mas gaganda diskarte nyo pag kasama nyo pamilya nyo at maaayos lahat sa umpisa pa lang. Yung pa isa isa dating eh para kang laging back to stage 1.
Gusto ko rin po sana gnyan pero, ayokong irisk yung sa daughter ko. Paano kme Maghahanap work kung walan mgbabantay sa kanya.
Cguro baka kme muna ni husband
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
@ipink - regarding DSWD permit, yes pwede mo na iprocess yan in advance. go to your nearest DWSD office.. you can apply for 1 yr or 2 yr permit yata.. ganyan ginawa ng ate ko na nasa abroad, nagtravel ang anak nya ksama ang lola (mother ko)..
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..
ipinkNorth Ryde Posts: 176Member Joined: Feb 05, 2013
edited August 2013
@TasBurrfoot@JCsantos@glaiza1210@rguez06@lock_code2004 thank you for all your inputs. additional question.. how about appointing my parents as guardian pala? for example for my kids school in case there are things that needs a parents consent. What can I prepare for situations such as that?
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
As for us, my husband went ahead first week of August while my daughter and I are staying with my parents. It's a bit hard because we need to be there by end of Sept or first week Oct because I need to give birth there by December. I know how hard it was for my husband but with God's grace, he was able to get a job on his second week it was also a blessing that my barkada in high school offered their place, my husband crashed in the sofa for two weeks and now he moved to a room rental up until we arrive.
Also, my husband tried to do a gig. He distributed flyers for about 4hrs a day, ok naman yung pay para lang may little income at di lang palabas ang pera. Hehe
altuser41Taguig Posts: 202Member Joined: Aug 28, 2013
Hello! This is my first post here in pinoyau.
I am still in the stage of knowing the ins and outs of this migration thing, and with lots of information here, DIAC site, etc, I can't help but to get confused sometimes.
I am a father of 3 and am still contemplating on 2 things: 1) Should I include my family in my application right away? (wife, 3 kids, my mother perhaps?) or; 2) Should I put myself first and include them afterwards, maybe after I secure a steady job in Oz?
I would like to ask if choosing #1 would result to savings in terms of Visa application fee. Or choosing either of the 2 won't make any difference?
It's completely ok with me if someone could just provide the link that could answer my questions.
- you should include your immediate family (wife and kids) in your application - if you will not include them, you will provide additional docs why you are not including them - and then additional processing, docs, time/effort if you are going to apply for them afterwards.. - including your parents will be very difficult.. you need to provide proof of dependency, financial support etc...
as of Jul 2013, visa application fee is now charged per person.. (main applicant + spouse +kids) unlike before, the fee is per application regardless the number of person/s included in the application..
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..
altuser41Taguig Posts: 202Member Joined: Aug 28, 2013
You mean to say if I chose #1 (wife,kids,parent), I will have to pay the entire Visa fee for all of us right away?
What are documents to provide to prove the dependency of one's parent to their child? Our scenario is: - I am an only child (mother-side ) - My mother is single (never got married) - My mother is a senior citizen - Has retired from her work as a seamstress - Been living with us (my family) for 3 years now
Too bad the idea of living in Australia came in a bit late. If only I knew about this earlier, I could have saved a lot from the Visa fee alone. Heartbreaking. SMH.
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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
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(1) Departure in PH in terms of the kids flying without being accompanied by parents.
(2) Your parents need must first secure a tourist visa
TA!
Primary Applicant: Wife
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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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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: 314Member
Joined: Mar 22, 2012
Occupation: Industrial Engineer
11/05/2011 - IELTS exam at BC (L-6.5,R-6,W-6.5,S-6.5)
02/06/2012 - EA received my CDR
04/17/2012 - Received Favorable Letter from EA
04/21/2012 - IELTS exam retake at IDP (L-8, R-6, W-6.5, S-6)
07/03/2012 - Applied online for SA Statesponsorship
08/13/2012 - SA SS approved
08/16/2012 - Received an invitation in skill select
09/11/2012 - Lodge a visa subclass 190
09/13/2012 - Acknowledgement Receipt & Medicals Requested
09/19/2012 - Medicals Done
12/11/2012 - Medicals Finalised
12/14/2012 - Visa Grant
03/18/2013 - Flight to Adelaide
04/22/2013 - Got my first Job
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Pero pag student po, mas makakatulong if couple kaming magsama para at least nakakapag work na din si husband?
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balak kong pumunta dyan with student entry.
Posts: 314Member
Joined: Mar 22, 2012
Occupation: Industrial Engineer
11/05/2011 - IELTS exam at BC (L-6.5,R-6,W-6.5,S-6.5)
02/06/2012 - EA received my CDR
04/17/2012 - Received Favorable Letter from EA
04/21/2012 - IELTS exam retake at IDP (L-8, R-6, W-6.5, S-6)
07/03/2012 - Applied online for SA Statesponsorship
08/13/2012 - SA SS approved
08/16/2012 - Received an invitation in skill select
09/11/2012 - Lodge a visa subclass 190
09/13/2012 - Acknowledgement Receipt & Medicals Requested
09/19/2012 - Medicals Done
12/11/2012 - Medicals Finalised
12/14/2012 - Visa Grant
03/18/2013 - Flight to Adelaide
04/22/2013 - Got my first Job
Posts: 993Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2012
261313 (Software Engineer)
Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney
"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3
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Gano katagal po pwd mag stay pag tourist visa yung mother in law nyo?
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
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Joined: Aug 12, 2012
NO - 262113 (System Administrator)
10/23/2012 - NSW SS application
12/18/2012 - Received NSW SS approval letter
12/22/2012 - Lodged Visa Application
02/27/2013 - Visa Grant!!
06/30/2013 - IED!
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Joined: Feb 15, 2012
Kung husband ko ang magssponsor, alam ko pdeng up to 5 years ang visa tapos 1 year max stay. not sure lang if required ang bond pag ganon. Pero for now this will do. Alam ko pde rin makisaup sa immigration na iextend ang visa especially if ang reason ay to look after her grandchild while I am working.
261313 (Software Engineer)
Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney
"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3
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From the news they can stay for a maximum of 5 years, im not really sure kung na change na yung rules
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Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
Posts: 12Member
Joined: Aug 15, 2013
Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 11, 2011
Google for Everything !!!
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261313 (Software Engineer)
Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney
"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3
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basta me enough budget. Mas gaganda diskarte nyo pag kasama nyo pamilya nyo at maaayos lahat sa umpisa pa lang. Yung pa isa isa dating eh para kang laging back to stage 1.
Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!
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261313 (Software Engineer)
Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney
"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3
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Joined: Jul 18, 2013
ICT Systems Administrator
Planned IED (Sydney) - Oct 2013
Visa Grant - June 13, 2013
NSW SS Approved - May 22, 2013
NSW SS submitted - Feb 15, 2013
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@TasBurrfoot @JCsantos @glaiza1210 @rguez06 maraming salamat sa inputs ninyo
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: 1,074Member
Joined: Apr 17, 2013
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
Posts: 12Member
Joined: Aug 15, 2013
Maghahanap work kung walan mgbabantay sa kanya.
Cguro baka kme muna ni husband
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go to your nearest DWSD office.. you can apply for 1 yr or 2 yr permit yata..
ganyan ginawa ng ate ko na nasa abroad, nagtravel ang anak nya ksama ang lola (mother ko)..
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: 176Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2013
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
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Joined: Apr 19, 2013
Also, my husband tried to do a gig. He distributed flyers for about 4hrs a day, ok naman yung pay para lang may little income at di lang palabas ang pera. Hehe
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Joined: Aug 28, 2013
I am still in the stage of knowing the ins and outs of this migration thing, and with lots of information here, DIAC site, etc, I can't help but to get confused sometimes.
I am a father of 3 and am still contemplating on 2 things:
1) Should I include my family in my application right away? (wife, 3 kids, my mother perhaps?) or;
2) Should I put myself first and include them afterwards, maybe after I secure a steady job in Oz?
I would like to ask if choosing #1 would result to savings in terms of Visa application fee. Or choosing either of the 2 won't make any difference?
It's completely ok with me if someone could just provide the link that could answer my questions.
Thank you! ">
261112 - Systems Analyst ( Age: 25 | Educ: 15 | Work: 15 | PTE - 20| Partner: 10 | NAATI: 5) Total: 90 pts.
08/2013 | Got interested in Australia Migration
09/2013 - 01/2019 | Our plan somehow stagnated
01/2019 | ACS Assessment: Submitted
02/2019 | ACS Assessment: Positive Result
09/2020 | PTE: Superior Score
09/2020 | EOI Submitted (75)
10/2020 | Partner PTE: Proficient (+5)
10/2020 | EOI Updated (80)
11/2020 | NAATI CCL Exam
12/2020 | NAATI CCL Exam: Positive Result! (+5)
12/2020 | EOI Updated (85)
12/2020 | Partner's ACS Assessment: Submitted
02/2021 | Partner's ACS Assessment: Positive Result (+5)
?? / ???? | ITA
?? / ???? | Visa Grant
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- you should include your immediate family (wife and kids) in your application
- if you will not include them, you will provide additional docs why you are not including them
- and then additional processing, docs, time/effort if you are going to apply for them afterwards..
- including your parents will be very difficult.. you need to provide proof of dependency, financial support etc...
as of Jul 2013, visa application fee is now charged per person.. (main applicant + spouse +kids)
unlike before, the fee is per application regardless the number of person/s included in the application..
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..
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Joined: Aug 28, 2013
You mean to say if I chose #1 (wife,kids,parent), I will have to pay the entire Visa fee for all of us right away?
What are documents to provide to prove the dependency of one's parent to their child?
Our scenario is:
- I am an only child (mother-side )
- My mother is single (never got married)
- My mother is a senior citizen
- Has retired from her work as a seamstress
- Been living with us (my family) for 3 years now
Too bad the idea of living in Australia came in a bit late. If only I knew about this earlier, I could have saved a lot from the Visa fee alone. Heartbreaking. SMH.
261112 - Systems Analyst ( Age: 25 | Educ: 15 | Work: 15 | PTE - 20| Partner: 10 | NAATI: 5) Total: 90 pts.
08/2013 | Got interested in Australia Migration
09/2013 - 01/2019 | Our plan somehow stagnated
01/2019 | ACS Assessment: Submitted
02/2019 | ACS Assessment: Positive Result
09/2020 | PTE: Superior Score
09/2020 | EOI Submitted (75)
10/2020 | Partner PTE: Proficient (+5)
10/2020 | EOI Updated (80)
11/2020 | NAATI CCL Exam
12/2020 | NAATI CCL Exam: Positive Result! (+5)
12/2020 | EOI Updated (85)
12/2020 | Partner's ACS Assessment: Submitted
02/2021 | Partner's ACS Assessment: Positive Result (+5)
?? / ???? | ITA
?? / ???? | Visa Grant