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Mar 2013 - IELTS Results - Pass but no points.
04 June 2013 - EA Recieved CDR application.
13 Aug 2013 - Got results from EA from the mailbox :-D
04 Oct 2013 - Ielts results = Pass with +10 points.
04 Oct 2013 - Lodged Subclass 189 with 65 Points
07 Oct 2013 - Invited for Visa 189 :-D
13 Nov 2013 - FBI Clearance delivered to USA Address
24 Nov 2013 - Lodged Subclass 189. Waiting for CO.
17 Dec 2013 - CO assigned. Team 34 Brisbane
23 Jan 2014 - Medicals Cleared
24 Jan 2014 - NBI clearance uploaded.
30 Jan 2014 - VISA GRANT. EID: 04 Nov 2014
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Anyway, since this is a tips discussion, here are some of my tips for the IELTs General takers out there:
1. Listening
- Same as what everyone is saying here. You really need to practice this one. It would be best if you can download audios that are actually being used for an IELTs Listening test. It will help you get an idea of how the test is run and will give you time to strategize on what is the most effective technique for you during test date.
- Personally, underlining keywords helped a lot. They will give you time to read the questions before they play the audio. Take advantage of that.
- If you miss a question while the audio is playing, DO NOT PANIC. Keep your focus and move on to the next question. Dwelling on that missed question will compromise your attention and will effectively make you lose the succeeding questions. They only play the audio once. So there is no turning back.
- Clean your ears before taking the exam.
2. Reading
- Forward read the questions before reading the actual article. Like what is said here, it doesn't matter if it doesn't make sense. At least you will already have an idea of what to look for when reading the articles.
- Nothing is verbatim. Everything is paraphrased. Or at least, keep that in mind. The reading exam tests your comprehension skills, not your word search/word matching abilities.
- Once you have an answer, put them directly on your answer sheet. There will be no time to transfer your answers from questionnaire to answer sheet (unlike in the listening test). Believe me, the reading test will take 1 hour just to go through it once.
3. Writing
- You will need to write 2 essays. Most likely, the first one will be a letter. The last one would be some sort of editorial where you will have to express your opinion on a certain subject and justify it with examples.
- For the letter writing, practice familiarizing yourself with the correct structure of how to write a letter. It is very important that you read the instructions and accomplish every item required. When writing a letter, depending on the situation, you can write it in an informal or formal way. But always remember to be polite in the words that you write.
- For the editorial/essay writing, the questions would normally be generic. But knowledge of general information would be very helpful to you especially if you need to provide examples. The minimum number of words for this is 250 words. And that is a lot especially if you have difficulty expressing your ideas in writing. Another good tip is providing an opening statement (at least 1 paragraph) so that you don't go directly to answering the question. This gives good structure to your essay and buys you a lot of words off the minimum requirement.
- Expand your vocabulary, but make sure to know when and how to use them. Just because two words are synonyms in the thesaurus, doesn't mean you can automatically use them in the same context.
- Use conjuctions to string your ideas together.
- Never go under the minimum required number of words. They will take points off that.
4. Speaking
- Relax and feel comfortable as if you are only speaking to a friend.
- The questions they ask are very generic and simple. But that doesn't mean you can give the most simplistic answer. For example, when asked "Would you like to own a boat?", it would be easy for you to answer "Yes". But answering "yes" does not give them enough information about your speaking abilities. A good answer would be "Yes, I would like to own a boat if I have the means to purchase one."
- If, by an unfortunate draw, you are given a topic you are not familiar with or are being asked a personal experience about a certain topic that you have no experience of at all, I would suggest to make something up as fast as you can. For example, if asked "Describe the best speech you have ever heard and how this has affected you", and you draw a blank in your head not having ever heard a useful and inspiring speech in your life, make something up like hearing a good speech your High School valedictorian had when he/she talked about the challenges you are about to face and how graduating high school is just the beginning. It may not be true, but the interviewer does not know that.
- You don't have to talk fast. There are no minimum words. What is important is to construct your sentences properly and deliver them articulately.
Good luck to all!
ICT Business Analyst - 261111
Visa Subclass 189
24 June 2013 - Skills Assessment submitted to ACS
15 Aug 2013 - IELTs General Speaking Test
17 Aug 2013 - IELTs General Test (Listening, Reading, Writing)
30 Aug 2013 - IELTs Results (L - 9.0, R - 8.0, W - 8.0, S - 8.0, Overall - 8.5)
24 Sept 2013 - Favorable letter received from ACS (ICT Business Analyst)
26 Sept 2013 - Submitted EOI (70 points)
7 Oct 2013 - Received Invitation to Apply (Visa Subclass 189)
11 Oct 2013 - Submitted Visa Application
21 Oct 2013 - Medical Exam (I completed mine, partner had to wait for a few days to complete hers)
- applied for NBI Clearance
24 Oct 2013 - Primary Applicant (me) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
4 Nov 2013 - Partner completed Medical Exam
5 Nov 2013 - Claim NBI Clearance
- Secondary Applicant (partner) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
6 Nov 2013 - 20 Nov 2013 waiting for CO.
21 Nov 2013 - CO Allocated
26 Nov 2013 - Visa Grant (yehey!!)
21 March 2014 - Flight to Sydney (Qantas 7PM HKT)
6 May 2014 - Received 12 month contract from company (same company I worked for in Manila)
12 May 2014 - Started work
15 Dec 2014 - Hired permanently by current company (IT Service Manager).
17 Apr 2018 - Applied for Citizenship (online)
11 Mar 2019 - Citizenship Exam Schedule
08 Oct 2019 - Australian Citizenship Ceremony
==Slowly, but surely..Things will fall into place..==
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June 2012 - ACS - Network Administrator
Nov 2012 - IELTS 7-7-7.5-7.5
Feb 2013 - EOI - State Sponsorship SA
July 2013 - Visa Application
Aug 17 2013 - Wife IELTS 6-6-6-6
Sep 03 2013 - CO Assigned
Sep 09 2013 - Medical at Nationwide
Sep 16 2013 - Received Referral Letter for CNCC
Sep 17 2013 - Submitted CNCC
Nov 02 2013 - Visa Grant Letter received
Dec 14 2013 - Wife arrived in Adelaide
Dec 20 2013 - Wife found work
March 18 2014 - I arrived in Adelaide
May 01 2014 - Found 4 months Contract - Network Engineer
Oct 25 2014 - Found my permanent and full time job
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ICT Business Analyst - 261111
Visa Subclass 189
24 June 2013 - Skills Assessment submitted to ACS
15 Aug 2013 - IELTs General Speaking Test
17 Aug 2013 - IELTs General Test (Listening, Reading, Writing)
30 Aug 2013 - IELTs Results (L - 9.0, R - 8.0, W - 8.0, S - 8.0, Overall - 8.5)
24 Sept 2013 - Favorable letter received from ACS (ICT Business Analyst)
26 Sept 2013 - Submitted EOI (70 points)
7 Oct 2013 - Received Invitation to Apply (Visa Subclass 189)
11 Oct 2013 - Submitted Visa Application
21 Oct 2013 - Medical Exam (I completed mine, partner had to wait for a few days to complete hers)
- applied for NBI Clearance
24 Oct 2013 - Primary Applicant (me) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
4 Nov 2013 - Partner completed Medical Exam
5 Nov 2013 - Claim NBI Clearance
- Secondary Applicant (partner) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
6 Nov 2013 - 20 Nov 2013 waiting for CO.
21 Nov 2013 - CO Allocated
26 Nov 2013 - Visa Grant (yehey!!)
21 March 2014 - Flight to Sydney (Qantas 7PM HKT)
6 May 2014 - Received 12 month contract from company (same company I worked for in Manila)
12 May 2014 - Started work
15 Dec 2014 - Hired permanently by current company (IT Service Manager).
17 Apr 2018 - Applied for Citizenship (online)
11 Mar 2019 - Citizenship Exam Schedule
08 Oct 2019 - Australian Citizenship Ceremony
==Slowly, but surely..Things will fall into place..==
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31 May 13 - Vetassess Requirements Acknowledge
22 June 13 - IELTS Exam at IDP Singapore
5 July 13 - IELTS Passed
30 Aug 13 - Vetassess Results - Positive + EOI Submitted
4 Sept 13 - Initial Contact WA SS
5 Sept 13 - Invited to apply for WA SS
9 Sept 13 - WA SS approved!
12 Sept 13 - Lodged Visa 190
23 Sept 13 - Medical Examination - SATA Bedok SG
27 Sept 13 - Medicals Uploaded
21 Oct 13 - CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team 6, MN)
1 Nov 13 - SG PCC submitted
5 Dec 13 - Visa Granted! To God be the Glory!
IED: 26 Sep 14
1 May 14 - Touchdown Perth!
12 June 14 - First day of work. God will always provide.
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And He will give you the desires of your heart.
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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!
Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
sana po makatulong.. God bless!
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17-08-2013 IELTS Acad Take 1 @ BC Dubai L-7.5 R-7 W-6.5 S-7
14-09-2013 Applied for writing remark
26-10-2013 ELTS Acad Take 2 @ BC Dubai L-6.0 R-6.0 W-7 S-6.5
09-11-2013 Received writing remark but score unchanged
14-12-2013 IELTS Acad Take 3 @ UOWD Dubai - L-7 R-7 W-6.5 S-6.5
20-01-2014 Preparing again for Take 4...Lord bless our struggle to achieve our target band score...
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29 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
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March 8, 2013 - IELTS Speaking Test
March 9, 2013 - IELTS L-R-W
March 20, 2013 - IELTS Results L-7.0, R-6.5, W-7.5, S-7.0 ;((
March 21, 2013 - VETASSESS and Points Test Advice Results - POSITIVE
Nov. 20, 2013 - IELTS Speaking Exam (2nd take)
Nov. 21, 2013 - IELTS LRW Exam (2nd take)
Dec. 4, 2013 - IELTS Result POSITIVE!!! (L-8.5, R-7, W-7.5, S-7.5)
Dec. 5, 2013 - Submitted EOI for Subclass 190
Feb. 22, 2014 - Submitted ACT Nomination Application
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17-08-2013 IELTS Acad Take 1 @ BC Dubai L-7.5 R-7 W-6.5 S-7
14-09-2013 Applied for writing remark
26-10-2013 ELTS Acad Take 2 @ BC Dubai L-6.0 R-6.0 W-7 S-6.5
09-11-2013 Received writing remark but score unchanged
14-12-2013 IELTS Acad Take 3 @ UOWD Dubai - L-7 R-7 W-6.5 S-6.5
20-01-2014 Preparing again for Take 4...Lord bless our struggle to achieve our target band score...
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1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
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9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
11-11-2013 lodged visa application
11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
09-11-2014 Received job offer
09-29-2014 First day at work
11-15-2014 Bought our first car
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How much po s jrooz?
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
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In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.
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How to prepare for your IELTS test:
http://www.ieltsessentials.com/prepare/how_to_prepare.aspx
http://www.ucb.com.au/listen_online | http://acctv.com.au/watch.php
December 2013
– I praise and thank You my Lord God and my Creator!!!!! You alone deserve all the glory!!!!!
– visa grant!!! (after about 3 weeks, after uploading all required documents (after about 5 weeks of waiting since CO allocation))
November 2013
– Form 80, Form 1221, résumé, and third PCC uploaded; copies of payslips and skills assessment results reuploaded—e-mail sent to CO as well (My Father, thank You for allowing me to pass through this stage!)
October 2013
– CO allocated (GSM Adelaide – Team 06); additional documents requested by CO
– health exams done ("No health examinations are required...") — Thank You once again!
September 2013
– lodged visa application—Lord, thank You for allowing me to pass through this stage!
– positive response from WA; negative from VIC
– applied for VIC state nomination; invited to apply for QLD and WA state nominations too—eventually declined QLD invitation after much thought, careful consideration, and prayers
– obtained positive VETASSESS skills assessment and subsequently submitted EOI
July 2013 – IELTS at the British Council; first take — thank You!
May 2013 – applied for VETASSESS skills assessment
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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!
Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
sana po makatulong.. God bless!
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31 May 13 - Vetassess Requirements Acknowledge
22 June 13 - IELTS Exam at IDP Singapore
5 July 13 - IELTS Passed
30 Aug 13 - Vetassess Results - Positive + EOI Submitted
4 Sept 13 - Initial Contact WA SS
5 Sept 13 - Invited to apply for WA SS
9 Sept 13 - WA SS approved!
12 Sept 13 - Lodged Visa 190
23 Sept 13 - Medical Examination - SATA Bedok SG
27 Sept 13 - Medicals Uploaded
21 Oct 13 - CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team 6, MN)
1 Nov 13 - SG PCC submitted
5 Dec 13 - Visa Granted! To God be the Glory!
IED: 26 Sep 14
1 May 14 - Touchdown Perth!
12 June 14 - First day of work. God will always provide.
Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord;
And He will give you the desires of your heart.
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I know the pros are here.
And I'm writing to seek help from you guys to please have a look on the sample writing I did yesterday. I am working here in Malaysia and didn't have a chance to enroll at Niners for review. I paid for a writing review though, but the former examiner hasn't gotten back to me yet. So it would be great if i can get inputs from you guys.
I need your honest feedback. Please help me improve my writing. My exam will be on Saturday (September 7), so if you could please please comment on what I did, I would appreciate it very much.
Thanks guys!
Cheers,
Katie
WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Clothes are a necessary part of people’s lives.
What do you think clothes communicate about an individual?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Clothing is a basic human need. For most people, clothing gives us protection from the weather. It gives the feeling of warmth and brings comfort to the body. While for me, clothing defines my fashion sense and creativity.
I know people who are really not particular to the clothes they wear. Most of them don’t even care about the color or if it is in style. What is important to them is something that could make them feel comfortable. For example it is winter, they will wear anything that could protect them from the cold. It doesn't matter if they will look good in it, or if they will look skinnier in it, but as long as it gives them warmth, that's what matters!
From my point of view, clothing is a very important aspect of my life as I use it as a way to express my personality. It is something I give a thought to weekly. Since my college days, I plan out the clothes I will wear every week. I never repeat my outfit for a month. It is a mortal sin for me to go outside with my shoes not complementing my dress. I'd rather not go and meet my friends if I’m not happy with what I wear. I make sure that the color of my dress, ensembles, nail polish, and hair go all together. It doesn't mean I have to spend a lot to buy new clothes every time, just to come up with my outfit for the day. Being creative; mixing and matching what I already have; and being able to come up with a new look after that is a big satisfaction for me.
Clothing might just be a necessity for some, however, in my opinion; it is a way to express one's creativity and fashion sense.
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September 7, 2013: IELTS L:7 R:6.5 W:7 S:6.5
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Use the third person when writing as it will give you a higher band score.
I will try to look for a sample essay regarding clothing.
My Timeline
June 30, 2012- Took IDP IELTS Exam in Clark, Pampanga
July 12, 2012- IELTS Results (L-9, R-7, W-8.5, S-7.5, OB:8.0)
August 16, 2012- Submitted document for Engineers Australia Skills Assessment (Telecommunications Engineer)
Dec. 18, 2012- Officially received positive assessment result from EA. Work experience count was wrong, made an appeal to EA.
Jan. 4, 2013- Submitted EOI
Jan. 7, 2013- received invitation to apply for Subclass 189 Skilled Migrant Permanent Visa
Feb 21, 2013- Received correct Assessment Outcome from EA
March 1, 2013- Received confirmation from DIAC re Visa Application
April 8, 2013- CO Allocated (Team 6- Adelaide)
April 12, 2013- Medical Exam
April 28, 2013- Submitted NBI Clearance
June 27, 2013- Submitted Saudi PCC
July 2, 2013- VISA GRANTED!
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Joined: Jul 10, 2012
Write about the following topic:
In many countries, schoolchildren are required to wear school uniforms.
Do you think this should this be enforced in all schools?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
In many countries, pupils are required to wear uniforms when attending school, and this is something that should be enforced for the following reasons.
Primarily, students, especially those in their teenagers years, are under pressure both academically and socially; insisting on a standardised uniform within the school alleviates some of this as it means that the student does not have to worry about whether their peers think that they are dressed well or in the latest fashions. This has the added advantage for those from lower income families who may simply not be able to afford the clothes worn by those from more affluent families.
Not only does it remove the social pressure, but wearing a school uniform also has a psychological advantage, as the student is dressed in the mode of attire used for study. Much like wearing a suit and tie may signal going to work for many people, wearing a school uniform prepares the child for the day of learning.
However, this perhaps works best for younger students. By age 16 or 17, it may be appropriate for the student to wear more casual clothing when they reach their later teens, as the idea of 'conforming' by wearing a uniform could discourage the student from pursuing further education and this is often the time in which young adults are looking to establish their own clear identity. It is at this point that it may be more productive to allow more relaxed clothing such as jeans.
In conclusion, although a school uniform does have advantages at certain stages of a student's academic career, there is also a time when the enforcement of a standardised set of clothing may be counterproductive.
(282 words)
My Timeline
June 30, 2012- Took IDP IELTS Exam in Clark, Pampanga
July 12, 2012- IELTS Results (L-9, R-7, W-8.5, S-7.5, OB:8.0)
August 16, 2012- Submitted document for Engineers Australia Skills Assessment (Telecommunications Engineer)
Dec. 18, 2012- Officially received positive assessment result from EA. Work experience count was wrong, made an appeal to EA.
Jan. 4, 2013- Submitted EOI
Jan. 7, 2013- received invitation to apply for Subclass 189 Skilled Migrant Permanent Visa
Feb 21, 2013- Received correct Assessment Outcome from EA
March 1, 2013- Received confirmation from DIAC re Visa Application
April 8, 2013- CO Allocated (Team 6- Adelaide)
April 12, 2013- Medical Exam
April 28, 2013- Submitted NBI Clearance
June 27, 2013- Submitted Saudi PCC
July 2, 2013- VISA GRANTED!
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Cheers,
Katie
Subclass 190
ANZCODE 312411 Electronic Engineering Draftsperson
September 7, 2013: IELTS L:7 R:6.5 W:7 S:6.5
Posts: 91Member
Joined: Jul 10, 2012
WRITING TIPS- gaya nga ng sabi nung isang kasama natin dito, gumawa na kayo ng pattern para sa Introduction, Body, at Conclusion. for example, sa INTRODUCTION, puede niyong simulan ng "In a contemporary society....", "In the advent of globalisation....", "It is not uncommon nowadays to..." Para naman sa BODY, puedeng "Perhaps the most persuasive argument that supports the idea of..." para sa argument at kung counter-argument naman, puedeng "Granted, there are also some strong points that contradicts..." sa Conclusion yung usual na "In Summary", "Therefore", etc. pinakaimportante dito ay yung outlining at yung sentence construction, guwag kalimutan ang mga connectors tulad ng "In addition", "Moreover", etc.
My Timeline
June 30, 2012- Took IDP IELTS Exam in Clark, Pampanga
July 12, 2012- IELTS Results (L-9, R-7, W-8.5, S-7.5, OB:8.0)
August 16, 2012- Submitted document for Engineers Australia Skills Assessment (Telecommunications Engineer)
Dec. 18, 2012- Officially received positive assessment result from EA. Work experience count was wrong, made an appeal to EA.
Jan. 4, 2013- Submitted EOI
Jan. 7, 2013- received invitation to apply for Subclass 189 Skilled Migrant Permanent Visa
Feb 21, 2013- Received correct Assessment Outcome from EA
March 1, 2013- Received confirmation from DIAC re Visa Application
April 8, 2013- CO Allocated (Team 6- Adelaide)
April 12, 2013- Medical Exam
April 28, 2013- Submitted NBI Clearance
June 27, 2013- Submitted Saudi PCC
July 2, 2013- VISA GRANTED!
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Jul 11, 2013
Subclass 190
ANZCODE 312411 Electronic Engineering Draftsperson
September 7, 2013: IELTS L:7 R:6.5 W:7 S:6.5
Posts: 292Member
Joined: Apr 12, 2013
papacritique din ako pag full blast na ulet ako magreview for retake..3rd take na kung sakali
312511 Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
05/06/13--ielts exam BC (LRWS=6.5)
06/20/13--submitted documents to TRA, 07/31/13--TRA Result Unsuccesful
07/27/13-- me and wife ielts exam IDP (still zero points)
08/23/13--submitted new TRA docs, 10/10/13--result succesful
10/26/13-3rd take ielts BC (LRS=7, W6.5)
11/10/13-EOI submitted, SA SS application submitted--deffered
10/06/15-CDR result succesful
12/08/15- PTE result L76/R79/S86/W74
01/29/16- Victoria SS --denied
08/08/16- submitted new Victoria SS application
09/23/16- ITA received
10/31/16- lodge Visa 190
12/02/16- DG baby...thank you Lord..long journey reached the visa finish line
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17-08-2013 IELTS Acad Take 1 @ BC Dubai L-7.5 R-7 W-6.5 S-7
14-09-2013 Applied for writing remark
26-10-2013 ELTS Acad Take 2 @ BC Dubai L-6.0 R-6.0 W-7 S-6.5
09-11-2013 Received writing remark but score unchanged
14-12-2013 IELTS Acad Take 3 @ UOWD Dubai - L-7 R-7 W-6.5 S-6.5
20-01-2014 Preparing again for Take 4...Lord bless our struggle to achieve our target band score...
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Ask lang po kung ano usually ang topic na lumalabas sa writing task 1 & task 2? Need lang some ideas. Thanks!
"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." - Proverbs 16:9
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I would like to take this opportunity narin to thank the contributors ng thread na ito. Each one na nagbahagi ng kanilang mga opinyon. Marami akong natutunan sa mga topics na dini-discuss at reviewers na inyo pong binabahagi. Lahat po dito nagtutulungan. I wish success sa mga magte-take ng IELTS in the coming weeks!
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May 16, 2013: ACS Skills Assessment Submitted
Jun 08, 2013: IELTS @ BC SG - L/R: 7.5, W/S: 6.5 [ ]
Jun 28, 2013: IELTS EOR - Applied Re-marking for W/S
Aug 12, 2013: ACS Result - Suitable, AQF Bachelor + 8 yrs exp [ ]
Sep 02, 2013: IELTS EOR - Success: L/R: 7.5, W: 7.0, S: 8.0 [ ]
Sep 12, 2013: EOI Submitted for Visa 189 (65 points)
Oct 07, 2013: Invited for Visa 189 [ ]
Oct 30, 2013: Lodged Visa 189
Nov 20, 2013: CO Allocated - GSM Brisbane Team 33 [ ]
Nov 29, 2013: SG COC Applied
Dec 16, 2013: Took Medical Exam
Dec 20, 2013: SG COC Collected and Uploaded
Dec 23, 2013: Visa granted! (IED: Dec 20, 2014)
Lord, maraming salamat po sa pagpapala
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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!
Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
sana po makatulong.. God bless!