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heyits7me_magsImus City Posts: 599Member Joined: Jan 13, 2011
@k_mavs Thanks po. Sana nga, hehe. Para mabawi ko yun 4k. Sayang din kasi yun. Hehehe. Good luck po sa mga hindi pa nakakapag-IELTS. Paging @heyitsme7_mags, sana okay po result ni hubby.
Congratulations! @Bryann, on for the next move kana...yey!
Thanks! for your wish...sana maging ok result ng hubby ko, hindi eh, pero tumaas naman unlike nun first take nya. Eto yung score nya...
2nd take: L, R & S - 6.0 W - 6.5 OBS 6.0
Yung 1st take paki refer na lang sa signature. Busy kasi ang hubby ko hindi pa nya nakukuha ang result bale i refer online at eto nga yung nakita ko. Pero we have a lot to thank GOD kahit hindi nya na grant yung wish namin about sa score for 2nd take, my husband was hired for a job na gusto na talaga nyang iwanan ang long time job nya presently sa telco before another company took over dahil sa merge. Ang situation namin sa migration never give up ba? hmmm...pag iisipan pa namin dahil if we pursue kelangan ni hubby magpa re assess sa ACS ulit lapit na expiry May 17 then while ACS is on going kelangan rin retake ng IELTS and pag maganda ang result, grabe! talaga try ulet...sana. and then NSW SS parang umulit kami from the start, haah! tapos lapit na rin skill select pano kung all of this things does not fall into proper place at abutan kami ng skill seclect. Best way cguro apply na lang ng visa class 457 o mag agency na lang hubby ko kahit contractual and then after years saka na lang sya apply ng family migration. Sorry nagiging negative na thinking ko...
05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
itchanPhoenix Posts: 213Member Joined: Jun 24, 2011
Guys, I've been wanting to share IELTS reviewers but I don't know how kasi malalaki yung files nya. Each set ata is more than 15MB. I'm currently exploring file sharing through Google Docs. If ok yun, I'll upload them there but I think you need to have a gmail account. I have several Cambridge IELTS reviewers.
Sa mga marunong magtorrent jan, may nakuha ako dati na cambridge 1-7 (1 torrent) and cambridge 8 reviewers... pag di pa naman ok yun, ewan ko na hhahaah... gusto ko din sana i-share kaso upwards 400MB na sila and it would be more efficient kung itorrent na lang. I can provide the torrent links, IM nyo lang ako, wag na lang nating i-post dito sa forum at copyrighted yun mga yun hehe :P
27.08.2011 - Submitted ACS Assessment via Fedex. Nominated Occupation : Systems Analyst (261112)
10.10.2011 - ACS assessment received (PIM3 / Group A)
17.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1
30.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1 Result Received L- 9, R-9, W-7.5, S-8, OB-8.5
04.12.2011 - Lodged 175(Online)
17.04.2012 - Submitted request for FBI clearance (Me)
02.05.2012 - Application being processed further
29.05.2012 - Followed up CO Allocation
01.06.2012 - CO Allocated, requesting for PCC and Meds
02.06.2012 - Received FBI clearance. My middle name is misspelled (toink!)
13.06.2012 - Submitted form 1022 and supporting documents to add spouse as dependent.
15.06.2012 - Submit request for FBI clearance (Me and Spouse). 8-week wait time begins
22.06.2012 - Uploaded NBI clearance
22.06.2012 - Medicals @ SLEC (Wifey and Me)
28.06.2012 - 28th DAY MILESTONE
16.07.2012 - All Medicals Finalized
26.07.2012 - Uploaded FBI clearance
02.08.2012 - APRUB!!
Freedom aint cheap mate! (lol)
BryannSydney Posts: 854Member Joined: May 27, 2011
@heyits7me_mags Badtrip naman.. although kita sa results niya nag-improve talaga siya. He learned from his mistakes sa 1st take ika nga. Mahirap po talaga yun exam last Feb 18 eh. Buti na nga lang nakasabit pa ako sa Writing.
Hirap nyan kasi meron time pressure. And magastos din. March pa naman meron pa time. Although nakasalalay lahat sa IELTS I think, kasi I'm sure okay ang skills assessment ng husband mo. Kailangan talaga bigyan ng more time yun review.
Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)
BryannSydney Posts: 854Member Joined: May 27, 2011
@tootzkie Oo nga eh sayang talaga, pero okay na sakin yun. Masama maghangad ng sobra, 7 lang naman kailangan ko. Hehe. Salamat sa lahat ng nagdasal para sa exam ko, at sa lahat ng support dito sa forum. Medyo madali na lang yun next steps pero magastos, SS saka sa DIAC. And then sa medical sana wala naman makita na problem sa amin. Pray pray pray lang.
Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)
cinnamon20Sydney Posts: 243Member Joined: Oct 05, 2011
@heyitsme: Don't give up Ako nga dyos ko 4 times na heeheh... Go lang kaya pa yan If you want, mag pa re assess ka ng ICT BA kung pwede para pwede ka sa WA .. God Bless kaya yan..
Nominated Occupation: ICT BA
Assessment: July 2014
EOI created: Feb 2015 applied SS to NSW but failed (waited for year pero ayaw pa din)
PTE Test: Took July 2015 failed
Retake PTE Dec 2015: Passed
Got invited Feb 2016
March 22: :Paid visa fee
skylineSydney Posts: 221Member Joined: Oct 07, 2011
@Heyitsme:Basta may BC at IDP pa, kuha lang ng kuha ng IELTS.Yung money kikitain mo din naman.Don't give-up=)
"If you have a dream, protect it. Love it. Chase it. And one day you will live it"
tip ko lang po sa mga hindi nakuha ang required mark for IELTS... bago kayo magtake ulit... take time to study... ako nung 3rd take ko hindi ko pa rin nakuha ang gusto kong mark... nagreview ako ng mga 1- 2 month... as in yung ang ginagawa ko kahit sa ofc, wala kasi akong boss e, ako ang boss ko kaya kontrolado ko oras ko
everyday yun lang ginagawa ko... at sa wakas pumasa ako sa 4th take ko, payo ko lang naman po
k_mavsMelbourne Posts: 712Member Joined: May 30, 2011
“We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”
heyits7me_magsImus City Posts: 599Member Joined: Jan 13, 2011
@Bryann, when it comes sa skills assessment nya no problem kasi stragiht 11yrs. and 2mos ang assessed ng ACS sa hubby ko in 1 company tagal nya dun at ngayon nga nag merge na pero eto lang talagang IELTS ang problem namin. Parang antagal na dapat nag review hubby ko and then at saka lang mag take. Talagang pressure as in talaga...kung kelan wala ng problema sa visa apps payment namin dahil pwede na sya mag file ng early retirement. Eto pa kasi yung 1 namin sanang problem bah, eh malaki rin ang visa apps diba.
@Cinnamon20, like ko talaga sa WA pero Analyst programmer na approved sa ACS palagay ko yun din ulet pag nag re apply kami tsaka nasa flag down list na ang BA.
@skyline, napapakamot me sa ulo, he he he parang alkansya na BC at IDP sana pautangin tayo, he he he.
@icebreaker, talagang time lang ang kelangan ni hubby kasi nag i-improve naman sya eh, parang a month and a half lang ang review nya sa Niners pero hindi nga nakuha. Hirap kasi limited time nya monitoring kasi sa telco ng traffic trabaho nya kahit sa home may work pa rin buti na lang makakalipat na sya ng ibang company.
Sa inyong lahat THANK U! may magagawa ang concern nyo for us to propel and think what we have to do...mahirap yung para kang walang kakampi sa mundo at nag iisa ka lang. Pero nandyan naman din si LORD plus kayo dagdag lakas loob.
05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
tootzkieSydney Posts: 200Member Joined: Jan 15, 2011
tita baka naman, kaya nyo ang mag 475. Don't lose hope.
Oo nga po @heyitsme_mags why not try the 475 visa. Ako po kasi ganun na lang yung kinuha ko kasi hirap din talaga ko sa IELTS. Di ba po mas madali na kapag nakarating ka na sa Oz and madali na rin makakuha ng work kapag nandun ka na. 2 years ka lang naman sa regional and pwede ka na mag-apply for PR after that.
“We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”
LokiJrQuezon City Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 13, 2011
@heyits7me_mags , bakit hindi na lang po kayo yung mag apply ng visa then inominate niyo yung asawa niyo as "partner"? Mas lenient po kasi ang guidelines sa ganun...
Or puwede ring mauna kayo sa Australia then habang andun kayo puwede niyo hanapan din siya ng employer. IELTS 6 ang minimum pag employer sponsored kasi
stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
hi folks! tanong ko pla, sa reading ba, ung mismong reading material nasa yo lang while you're answering the questions? or pababasahin muna sayo ung material tapos kukunin pag answering time na? hehhe thanks!
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
@stolich18 You are going to keep the reading material throughout the testing time for Reading. So you have the chances to go back to certain passages and paragraphs if you still can't understand them.
Follow your heart but trust your gut.
stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
@gemini23 ok thanks a lot! grabe kaya pla hirap na hirap ako, was trying to memorize the main ideas pa naman. heheh :-) thanks!
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
itchanPhoenix Posts: 213Member Joined: Jun 24, 2011
tama. ang importante, makapasok sa kahit na anong legal na paraan hahaha!
27.08.2011 - Submitted ACS Assessment via Fedex. Nominated Occupation : Systems Analyst (261112)
10.10.2011 - ACS assessment received (PIM3 / Group A)
17.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1
30.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1 Result Received L- 9, R-9, W-7.5, S-8, OB-8.5
04.12.2011 - Lodged 175(Online)
17.04.2012 - Submitted request for FBI clearance (Me)
02.05.2012 - Application being processed further
29.05.2012 - Followed up CO Allocation
01.06.2012 - CO Allocated, requesting for PCC and Meds
02.06.2012 - Received FBI clearance. My middle name is misspelled (toink!)
13.06.2012 - Submitted form 1022 and supporting documents to add spouse as dependent.
15.06.2012 - Submit request for FBI clearance (Me and Spouse). 8-week wait time begins
22.06.2012 - Uploaded NBI clearance
22.06.2012 - Medicals @ SLEC (Wifey and Me)
28.06.2012 - 28th DAY MILESTONE
16.07.2012 - All Medicals Finalized
26.07.2012 - Uploaded FBI clearance
02.08.2012 - APRUB!!
Freedom aint cheap mate! (lol)
knight_king08San Francisco Posts: 11Member Joined: Jan 23, 2012
tita baka naman, kaya nyo ang mag 475. Don't lose hope.
Oo nga po @heyitsme_mags why not try the 475 visa. Ako po kasi ganun na lang yung kinuha ko kasi hirap din talaga ko sa IELTS. Di ba po mas madali na kapag nakarating ka na sa Oz and madali na rin makakuha ng work kapag nandun ka na. 2 years ka lang naman sa regional and pwede ka na mag-apply for PR after that.
anu po ung 475 visa? mababa lng b ang IELTS d2?
k_mavsMelbourne Posts: 712Member Joined: May 30, 2011
tita baka naman, kaya nyo ang mag 475. Don't lose hope.
Oo nga po @heyitsme_mags why not try the 475 visa. Ako po kasi ganun na lang yung kinuha ko kasi hirap din talaga ko sa IELTS. Di ba po mas madali na kapag nakarating ka na sa Oz and madali na rin makakuha ng work kapag nandun ka na. 2 years ka lang naman sa regional and pwede ka na mag-apply for PR after that.
anu po ung 475 visa? mababa lng b ang IELTS d2?
Skilled Regional sponsored visa sir. 10 points kasi sa visa application points system kapag regional sponsored ka. Ito po yung other way to attain the passing mark if di mo ma meet yung 7 on all subtests. temporary visa lang siya for 3 years. tignan mo na lang dito http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/475/
Ito po yung inaaplyan ng iba if kulang ka talaga ng points for sa IELTS.
“We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”
heyits7me_magsImus City Posts: 599Member Joined: Jan 13, 2011
May nakikita kaming 2 options, yung isa apply na lang thru agency ang hubby ko sabi nun agency after 2 two years pwede na i-apply ng PR visa yung 457 i think ganun ginawa ng neybor ko dito sa subd. namin, nag agency and then after two years sumunod si wife and then after a year kids naman, cguro ika 5yrs. na dun ng husband nya at nakita ko sa fb Australian citizen na silang lahat kelan lang this year nung Australian Day. Baka ganun na lang gawin namin or pa assessed sa ACS last week of March tapos IELTS ng May and then NSW sponsorship pagkatapos ng IELTS, haays! grabeng pressure to ah. Pero parang uncomfortable pag ganyan cguro i leave it to GOD kami kikilos tapos bahala na sa kanya ang resulta, naisip namin cguro hindi pa panahon we think in GODS perfect time.
Talagang nakakalungkot isipin humulagpos ang katiting na pag asa pero never give up dapat bangon ulet side by side ang paraan...importante makapasok ng Oz kahit sa anong legal na paraan.
L-)
05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
tootzkieSydney Posts: 200Member Joined: Jan 15, 2011
Salamat! @tootzkie, at least nakakalakas ng loob...you're trying to lift our spirit, we will try to do that.
@Bryann, feel ni tootzkie tawagan me tita...okey lang naman...friends naman kami.
05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
k_mavsMelbourne Posts: 712Member Joined: May 30, 2011
05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
LokiJrQuezon City Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 13, 2011
@stolich18, puwede nga kayo mag scribble dun at maglagay ng comments sa reading materials para madalian kayo sa mga tanong hehe
JClemMelbourne Posts: 528Member Joined: Jan 08, 2011
Guys, na-test ko na pala yung Google Documents and I'm happy to say na ok naman sya. I have saved 7 sets of IELTS reviewers there with 4 practice exams each set. You need a gmail account to be able to access the files. If may gmail na kyo, PM me your email ad so I can share the documents with you.
Downloading the files is as easy as 1,2,3. File sizes are quite huge though. Just be patient in downloading especially if you're on a dial-up (Meron pa bang dial-up internet?)
1) Click the link/s of the files in the email. You will be redirected to Google Docs. 2) Click File 3) Click Download. 4) Wait a few secs, mins or hrs (depending on your internet speed) and then voila!
Tip: Download and read first "IELTS Preparation Tips" before you proceed with the practice exams. Apply what you learned in the Preparation Tips then practice, practice, practice while having fun! I'm very sure you'll ace your IELTS exam.
Sorry, if I just shared the reviewers. I'd been wanting to do so but due to the huge size, I had no idea how unless you're a friendly neighborhood or officemate of mine, I could send you a CD. Don't know how to upload in torrent either (but I do know how to download. Fine, I'm a leacher )
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application
stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
@lokiJr correct. Kelangan lang hanapin key words. Minsan nga ok din basahin muna yung questions. kakabasa ko nung tips na nasa Cambridge reviewer. hehheheh maganda rin ung ielts-blog.com na link. infinite reservoir of information. hehehhe
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
tamarind26Singapore Posts: 49Member Joined: Feb 16, 2012
edited March 2012
Hi all. Like @Jclem, i'm sharing my Cambridge IELTS 7 Summits. Feel free to use it too, just pm me your email address so I can invite you to My Dropbox and be able to access it.
Anybody who has additional reviewers, we can compile it there for the sake of the newbies.
BryannSydney Posts: 854Member Joined: May 27, 2011
@JClem Good job po Ate. Ayan dami na pwede makinabang nun reviewer. I've been thinking of a way din to share the reviewers, good thing nagawa mo na. Guys register na lang kayo gmail account, to gain access sa reviewers.
Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)
burberryMandaluyong Posts: 87Member Joined: Dec 11, 2011
Guys, na-test ko na pala yung Google Documents and I'm happy to say na ok naman sya. I have saved 7 sets of IELTS reviewers there with 4 practice exams each set. You need a gmail account to be able to access the files. If may gmail na kyo, PM me your email ad so I can share the documents with you.
Downloading the files is as easy as 1,2,3. File sizes are quite huge though. Just be patient in downloading especially if you're on a dial-up (Meron pa bang dial-up internet?)
1) Click the link/s of the files in the email. You will be redirected to Google Docs. 2) Click File 3) Click Download. 4) Wait a few secs, mins or hrs (depending on your internet speed) and then voila!
Tip: Download and read first "IELTS Preparation Tips" before you proceed with the practice exams. Apply what you learned in the Preparation Tips then practice, practice, practice while having fun! I'm very sure you'll ace your IELTS exam.
Sorry, if I just shared the reviewers. I'd been wanting to do so but due to the huge size, I had no idea how unless you're a friendly neighborhood or officemate of mine, I could send you a CD. Don't know how to upload in torrent either (but I do know how to download. Fine, I'm a leacher )
Hi Jclem, I just pm you my email ad
Nov 30 2013 - IELTS (Academic) @IDP Manila
Dec 13 2013 - IELTS result (L=8.5 R=7.5 W=6.5 S=7)
Dec 14 2013 - Applied for remarking
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Thanks! for your wish...sana maging ok result ng hubby ko, hindi eh, pero tumaas naman unlike nun first take nya. Eto yung score nya...
2nd take:
L, R & S - 6.0
W - 6.5
OBS 6.0
Yung 1st take paki refer na lang sa signature.
Busy kasi ang hubby ko hindi pa nya nakukuha ang result bale i refer online at eto nga yung nakita ko. Pero we have a lot to thank GOD kahit hindi nya na grant yung wish namin about sa score for 2nd take, my husband was hired for a job na gusto na talaga nyang iwanan ang long time job nya presently sa telco before another company took over dahil sa merge. Ang situation namin sa migration never give up ba? hmmm...pag iisipan pa namin dahil if we pursue kelangan ni hubby magpa re assess sa ACS ulit lapit na expiry May 17 then while ACS is on going kelangan rin retake ng IELTS and pag maganda ang result, grabe! talaga try ulet...sana. and then NSW SS parang umulit kami from the start, haah! tapos lapit na rin skill select pano kung all of this things does not fall into proper place at abutan kami ng skill seclect. Best way cguro apply na lang ng visa class 457 o mag agency na lang hubby ko kahit contractual and then after years saka na lang sya apply ng family migration. Sorry nagiging negative na thinking ko...
05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
Posts: 213Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2011
27.08.2011 - Submitted ACS Assessment via Fedex. Nominated Occupation : Systems Analyst (261112)
10.10.2011 - ACS assessment received (PIM3 / Group A)
17.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1
30.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1 Result Received L- 9, R-9, W-7.5, S-8, OB-8.5
04.12.2011 - Lodged 175(Online)
17.04.2012 - Submitted request for FBI clearance (Me)
02.05.2012 - Application being processed further
29.05.2012 - Followed up CO Allocation
01.06.2012 - CO Allocated, requesting for PCC and Meds
02.06.2012 - Received FBI clearance. My middle name is misspelled (toink!)
13.06.2012 - Submitted form 1022 and supporting documents to add spouse as dependent.
15.06.2012 - Submit request for FBI clearance (Me and Spouse). 8-week wait time begins
22.06.2012 - Uploaded NBI clearance
22.06.2012 - Medicals @ SLEC (Wifey and Me)
28.06.2012 - 28th DAY MILESTONE
16.07.2012 - All Medicals Finalized
26.07.2012 - Uploaded FBI clearance
02.08.2012 - APRUB!!
Freedom aint cheap mate! (lol)
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Badtrip naman.. although kita sa results niya nag-improve talaga siya. He learned from his mistakes sa 1st take ika nga. Mahirap po talaga yun exam last Feb 18 eh. Buti na nga lang nakasabit pa ako sa Writing.
Hirap nyan kasi meron time pressure. And magastos din. March pa naman meron pa time. Although nakasalalay lahat sa IELTS I think, kasi I'm sure okay ang skills assessment ng husband mo. Kailangan talaga bigyan ng more time yun review.
Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)
Posts: 854Member
Joined: May 27, 2011
Oo nga eh sayang talaga, pero okay na sakin yun. Masama maghangad ng sobra, 7 lang naman kailangan ko. Hehe. Salamat sa lahat ng nagdasal para sa exam ko, at sa lahat ng support dito sa forum. Medyo madali na lang yun next steps pero magastos, SS saka sa DIAC. And then sa medical sana wala naman makita na problem sa amin. Pray pray pray lang.
Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)
Posts: 243Member
Joined: Oct 05, 2011
Nominated Occupation: ICT BA
Assessment: July 2014
EOI created: Feb 2015 applied SS to NSW but failed (waited for year pero ayaw pa din)
PTE Test: Took July 2015 failed
Retake PTE Dec 2015: Passed
Got invited Feb 2016
March 22: :Paid visa fee
Posts: 221Member
Joined: Oct 07, 2011
"If you have a dream, protect it. Love it. Chase it. And one day you will live it"
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Joined: Apr 26, 2011
bago kayo magtake ulit... take time to study...
ako nung 3rd take ko hindi ko pa rin nakuha ang gusto kong mark...
nagreview ako ng mga 1- 2 month... as in yung ang ginagawa ko kahit sa ofc, wala kasi akong boss e, ako ang boss ko kaya kontrolado ko oras ko
everyday yun lang ginagawa ko... at sa wakas pumasa ako sa 4th take ko, payo ko lang naman po
Posts: 712Member
Joined: May 30, 2011
“We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”
Posts: 599Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
@Cinnamon20, like ko talaga sa WA pero Analyst programmer na approved sa ACS palagay ko yun din ulet pag nag re apply kami tsaka nasa flag down list na ang BA.
@skyline, napapakamot me sa ulo, he he he parang alkansya na BC at IDP sana pautangin tayo, he he he.
@icebreaker, talagang time lang ang kelangan ni hubby kasi nag i-improve naman sya eh, parang a month and a half lang ang review nya sa Niners pero hindi nga nakuha. Hirap kasi limited time nya monitoring kasi sa telco ng traffic trabaho nya kahit sa home may work pa rin buti na lang makakalipat na sya ng ibang company.
@itchan, sabihin ko sa hubby ko yung torrent.
Sa inyong lahat THANK U! may magagawa ang concern nyo for us to propel and think what we have to do...mahirap yung para kang walang kakampi sa mundo at nag iisa ka lang. Pero nandyan naman din si LORD plus kayo dagdag lakas loob.
05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
Posts: 200Member
Joined: Jan 15, 2011
tita baka naman, kaya nyo ang mag 475. Don't lose hope.
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Joined: May 30, 2011
“We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”
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Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Or puwede ring mauna kayo sa Australia then habang andun kayo puwede niyo hanapan din siya ng employer. IELTS 6 ang minimum pag employer sponsored kasi
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
Posts: 265Member
Joined: Aug 28, 2011
Follow your heart but trust your gut.
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
Posts: 213Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2011
27.08.2011 - Submitted ACS Assessment via Fedex. Nominated Occupation : Systems Analyst (261112)
10.10.2011 - ACS assessment received (PIM3 / Group A)
17.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1
30.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1 Result Received L- 9, R-9, W-7.5, S-8, OB-8.5
04.12.2011 - Lodged 175(Online)
17.04.2012 - Submitted request for FBI clearance (Me)
02.05.2012 - Application being processed further
29.05.2012 - Followed up CO Allocation
01.06.2012 - CO Allocated, requesting for PCC and Meds
02.06.2012 - Received FBI clearance. My middle name is misspelled (toink!)
13.06.2012 - Submitted form 1022 and supporting documents to add spouse as dependent.
15.06.2012 - Submit request for FBI clearance (Me and Spouse). 8-week wait time begins
22.06.2012 - Uploaded NBI clearance
22.06.2012 - Medicals @ SLEC (Wifey and Me)
28.06.2012 - 28th DAY MILESTONE
16.07.2012 - All Medicals Finalized
26.07.2012 - Uploaded FBI clearance
02.08.2012 - APRUB!!
Freedom aint cheap mate! (lol)
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Joined: Jan 23, 2012
Posts: 712Member
Joined: May 30, 2011
Ito po yung inaaplyan ng iba if kulang ka talaga ng points for sa IELTS.
“We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”
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Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Talagang nakakalungkot isipin humulagpos ang katiting na pag asa pero never give up dapat bangon ulet side by side ang paraan...importante makapasok ng Oz kahit sa anong legal na paraan.
L-)
05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
Posts: 200Member
Joined: Jan 15, 2011
tita, that's the spirit ! see u in Oz this year.
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Joined: May 27, 2011
(OT)
Natatawa talaga ako sa mga posts mo na "tita". Haha.
Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)
Posts: 599Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
@Bryann, feel ni tootzkie tawagan me tita...okey lang naman...friends naman kami.
05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
Posts: 712Member
Joined: May 30, 2011
“We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”
Posts: 599Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Posts: 528Member
Joined: Jan 08, 2011
Downloading the files is as easy as 1,2,3. File sizes are quite huge though. Just be patient in downloading especially if you're on a dial-up (Meron pa bang dial-up internet?)
1) Click the link/s of the files in the email. You will be redirected to Google Docs.
2) Click File
3) Click Download.
4) Wait a few secs, mins or hrs (depending on your internet speed) and then voila!
Tip:
Download and read first "IELTS Preparation Tips" before you proceed with the practice exams. Apply what you learned in the Preparation Tips then practice, practice, practice while having fun! I'm very sure you'll ace your IELTS exam.
Sorry, if I just shared the reviewers. I'd been wanting to do so but due to the huge size, I had no idea how unless you're a friendly neighborhood or officemate of mine, I could send you a CD. Don't know how to upload in torrent either (but I do know how to download. Fine, I'm a leacher )
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application
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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Joined: Feb 16, 2012
Anybody who has additional reviewers, we can compile it there for the sake of the newbies.
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Joined: May 27, 2011
Good job po Ate. Ayan dami na pwede makinabang nun reviewer. I've been thinking of a way din to share the reviewers, good thing nagawa mo na. Guys register na lang kayo gmail account, to gain access sa reviewers.
Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)
Posts: 87Member
Joined: Dec 11, 2011
I just pm you my email ad
Nov 30 2013 - IELTS (Academic) @IDP Manila
Dec 13 2013 - IELTS result (L=8.5 R=7.5 W=6.5 S=7)
Dec 14 2013 - Applied for remarking