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wala pa po kami visa pro i've bookmarked this thread in advance para magbasa ng mga experiences nyo. balak ko din po mag odd jobs pag dating dyan while looking for my desired job ...good luck po mga kababayan at god bless >-
Wife main applicant
Nominated Occupation: Software Programmer (261313)
11 Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!
March 30, 2014 - This is it pancit!!!
Posts: 50Member
Joined: Jan 31, 2013
Forklift howmuch?
Taxi driver
Courier driver
Cleaners paki post naman
Etc..
Tnx mates
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
Pero tama yung decision mo na hindi tanggapin yung offer ng Indian. Kaduda duda nga sya.
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
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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Posts: 87Member
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Posts: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
For example dito samin sa Broome, remote area kmi sa my kamahalan ang bilihin ang rate ng cleaners dito ay $20-$25 per hour, pro sa darwin dw ay $15-$20 per hour.
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
Posts: 758Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2013
CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
Posts: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
Posts: 87Member
Joined: Aug 16, 2013
Posts: 130Member
Joined: Dec 17, 2012
Jan 2012 - ACS
Feb 2012 - IELTS
...nagpakabusy sa work and ipon pambayad ng visa
28 Jan 2013 - Submitted EOI
4 Feb 2013 - Received Invitation (189)
21 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa application
6 Apr 2013 - CO Requested Medical, PCC, tax/bank statement (Team 34)
10 Apr 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's
12 Apr 2013 - Bank statement
15 Apr 2013 - NBI
18 Apr 2013 - Emailed CO that requested docs were all uploaded
19 Apr 2013 - Visa 1890Grant!!!!
26 Oct 2013 - Arrived in AU
19 Nov 2017 - Submitted Citizenship application
26 Sep 2018 - Citizenship interview & exam. application = Finalised
14 Nov 2018 - Citizenship Ceremony
Posts: 877Member
Joined: Mar 16, 2011
November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
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Joined: Jul 05, 2012
Baka may mga kakilala kayo na pwede ako magparefer. Melbourne ako based and medyo mahirap maghanap ng job related to my IT field kaya naghahanap ako ngayon ng possible warehouse or any other odd jobs.
thanks in advance!
Posts: 104Member
Joined: Dec 23, 2012
June 5 2013 Lodged my Application thru IDP Manila
June 11 2013 Received Acknowledgement Letter and Medical Info from Embassy
June 13 2013 Medical NHSI
June 19 2013 NHSI forwarded to Embassy
June 24 2013 Visa Granted
"Thank you Lord"
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: 104Member
Joined: Dec 23, 2012
June 5 2013 Lodged my Application thru IDP Manila
June 11 2013 Received Acknowledgement Letter and Medical Info from Embassy
June 13 2013 Medical NHSI
June 19 2013 NHSI forwarded to Embassy
June 24 2013 Visa Granted
"Thank you Lord"
Posts: 293Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2012
Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
11-05-11: IELTS Exam Result (L-6.5, R-8.5, W-7, S-8)
11-28-12: Submitted requirements to ACS
01-08-13: ACS Suitable
01-08-13: Submitted EOI
01-21-13: Received invitation to lodge a Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
02-06-13: Lodged visa application
02-06-13: Performed Medical exam
03-22-13: CO Allocated (Team 06 GSM Adelaide, JH)
03-27-13: Submitted PH Police Clearance, Form 80
04-26-13: Submitted MY and TH Police Clearance, payslips
05-13-13: VISA GRANT!
10-29-13: Initial Entry (Melbourne)
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: 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: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
Posts: 758Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2013
CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
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Joined: Aug 03, 2013
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
@Khaosan_Road, gusto ko din gawing sideline ang fruit picking hehe
Tara, sama tayong dalawa
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
Posts: 40Member
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
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Aug 03, 2013
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
Joined: Jan 24, 2013
2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving
2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)
PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER!
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sana po makatulong.. God bless!
Posts: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
Posts: 293Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2012
Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
11-05-11: IELTS Exam Result (L-6.5, R-8.5, W-7, S-8)
11-28-12: Submitted requirements to ACS
01-08-13: ACS Suitable
01-08-13: Submitted EOI
01-21-13: Received invitation to lodge a Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
02-06-13: Lodged visa application
02-06-13: Performed Medical exam
03-22-13: CO Allocated (Team 06 GSM Adelaide, JH)
03-27-13: Submitted PH Police Clearance, Form 80
04-26-13: Submitted MY and TH Police Clearance, payslips
05-13-13: VISA GRANT!
10-29-13: Initial Entry (Melbourne)