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Joined: Apr 23, 2013
My OZ Journey
573 Student Visa - Master of Health Science
May 2013 - IELTS
June 2013 - Application, enrolment to UWS
July 2013 - Application lodged thru AMS
Sep 2013 - Medical examinations at NHSI
Oct 2013 - 573 Visa grant!
189 Independent Skilled - Medical Laboratory Scientist
Aug 2013 - Applied for assessment (AIMS)
Sep 2013 - Positive assessment - Med. Lab. Technician
Mar 2014 - AIMS examination for Med. Lab. Scientist
23 Apr 2014 - IELTS result (R-8.5, L-9.0, W-7.0, S-8.5)
02 May 2014 - EOI submitted (65 pts)
14 May 2014 - Application lodged
13 Jun 2014 - CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team 23)
17 Jun 2014 - Medical examination
22 Jul 2014 - Visa grant!
Thank you to the One above.
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Joined: Feb 24, 2011
No one knows the TRUE answer
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
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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pwede nyo itanong sa knila, and pa-increase nyo na rin..
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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Sample ng case ko eto:
Main Applicant: $3520
Addtl 18+: $1760
Addtl below 18: $880
This applies for subclass 189 visa.
Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261112 - Systems Analyst
Timeline:
Jul 01, 2013 - ACS Skill Assessment
Jul 19, 2013 - IELTS Results (L:8, R:8.5, W:7, S:8)
Oct 02, 2013 - ACS result received (suitable)
Oct 02, 2013 - submitted EOI for Visa 189 (65 pts).
Oct 05, 2013 - submitted Victoria SS for Visa 190 (70 pts, for backup)
Oct 18, 2013 - Victoria SS approved/Received invitation to apply for Visa 190 from Skillselect.
Oct 20, 2013 - lodged VISA 190 application.
Nov 20, 2013 - CO allocated | GSM Adelaide Team 6
Nov 27, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord! IED: NOV 12, 2014
Jul 03, 2014 - arrival in Melbourne
Aug 07, 2014 - started work
Jul 24, 2015 - left 1st job
Jul 27, 2015 - joined 2nd job
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Joined: Aug 30, 2013
..subclass 189 & 190 visa - quoted from visa-pricing-table says that "For applicants who have turned 18 at the time of application and who are assessed as not having functional English the second instalment is $4 885. For any other applicant, the second instalment is nil." does it means that if your dependants who's 18+ and were assessed having a functional English were free of charge? or you still have to pay a second installment of $1760 instead of $4 885?. I was confused..
:-?
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normally Pinoys (as we speak impeccable English), do not pay the second installment fee...
to answer your question, $1760 lang bayaran mo if you can provide a suitable IELTS score.
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
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Joined: Sep 03, 2013
I just want to ask for suggestions and advice;
In my EOI Homepage
Visa Type - Result - ACTION
1.Employer Nomination Scheme(Subclass 186)-The EOI for this Subclass is able to be completed - Apply Visa
2.Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme -The EOI for this Subclass is able to be completed - Apply Visa
Hope anyone can give an advice
Thank you
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anyway, for ACS related concerns, you can visit this thread,
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/36/australian-computer-society-skills-application#Item_2738
Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261112 - Systems Analyst
Timeline:
Jul 01, 2013 - ACS Skill Assessment
Jul 19, 2013 - IELTS Results (L:8, R:8.5, W:7, S:8)
Oct 02, 2013 - ACS result received (suitable)
Oct 02, 2013 - submitted EOI for Visa 189 (65 pts).
Oct 05, 2013 - submitted Victoria SS for Visa 190 (70 pts, for backup)
Oct 18, 2013 - Victoria SS approved/Received invitation to apply for Visa 190 from Skillselect.
Oct 20, 2013 - lodged VISA 190 application.
Nov 20, 2013 - CO allocated | GSM Adelaide Team 6
Nov 27, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord! IED: NOV 12, 2014
Jul 03, 2014 - arrival in Melbourne
Aug 07, 2014 - started work
Jul 24, 2015 - left 1st job
Jul 27, 2015 - joined 2nd job
Posts: 235Member
Joined: Mar 16, 2013
251513-Retail Pharmacist
May 21, 2013- Applied for Skills Assessment under APharmC
July 6, 2013- APharmC asked for additional references
Sept.4, 2013- Positive Assessment received
Oct. 26, 2013- Schedule of IELTS (Academic module)
Nov. 8, 2013 -IELTS Results L,R,W,S- 7.0 OBS-7.0 ( need to retake, I need to get 7.5 OBS with no lower than band 7 in any
sub-tests.)
May 10, 2014 (IELTS 2nd try) L,R,W-7,S-7.5 OBS-7 (failed again)
"Faith is not believing that God can, it's knowing that He will"
Posts: 202Member
Joined: Aug 28, 2013
Sa kaso ng TOR na may mga subject description na Tagalog, inilapit na namin sa school tungkol sa pagpapatranslate kaso hindi daw sila nagmomodify ng TOR.
Ano po ba ang maissuggest niyo na next option? Sa AU embassy na ba?
Sa mga nakapagpatranslate na sa embassy, magkano po ang bayad?
Pag sinabi bang translation, ito po ba ay isang duplicate copy ng orig doc except for tagalog words na translated to english na mag aappear dun sa duplicate copy?
Salamat.
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
Posts: 202Member
Joined: Aug 28, 2013
http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/help-with-english/help_with_translating/translation_help.htm
Education
Primary school certificates (only when required for entry to primary or secondary school)
Secondary/vocational secondary certificate
Tertiary certificate
Transcript of academic record (university syllabus or similar documents will not be translated)
Can someone confirm if my understanding is correct?
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
Posts: 202Member
Joined: Aug 28, 2013
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
Posts: 164Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2012
10/10/13 - Submitted ACS Assessment application
01/31/14 - received suitable result for job code 263212 ICT Support Engineer
04/03/14 - IELTS registration
04/24/14 - IELTS exam date.
04/24/14 - IELTS Result: L7.5 R7 W6.5 S7.0
07/02/14 - submitted EOI
07/12/14 - submitted application for nomination for visa 489 SA
08/25/14 - received the invitation to lodge 489 visa
09/19/14 - planning to lodge 489 visa
10/10/14 - lodge 489 visa
12/10/14 - CO Allocated
01/14/14 - medical exam
02/03/14 - VISA 489 GRANTED!!! yey!
Posts: 462Member
Joined: Jul 29, 2013
Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261112 - Systems Analyst
Timeline:
Jul 01, 2013 - ACS Skill Assessment
Jul 19, 2013 - IELTS Results (L:8, R:8.5, W:7, S:8)
Oct 02, 2013 - ACS result received (suitable)
Oct 02, 2013 - submitted EOI for Visa 189 (65 pts).
Oct 05, 2013 - submitted Victoria SS for Visa 190 (70 pts, for backup)
Oct 18, 2013 - Victoria SS approved/Received invitation to apply for Visa 190 from Skillselect.
Oct 20, 2013 - lodged VISA 190 application.
Nov 20, 2013 - CO allocated | GSM Adelaide Team 6
Nov 27, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord! IED: NOV 12, 2014
Jul 03, 2014 - arrival in Melbourne
Aug 07, 2014 - started work
Jul 24, 2015 - left 1st job
Jul 27, 2015 - joined 2nd job
Posts: 4,336Member
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And yeah, even if you claim max points for age, experience and school, kailangan mo pa rin ng max score for IELTS...
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
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Joined: Sep 13, 2013
I am considering to make a cdr and submit to Engineers Australia. However, i have few questions, please kindly advise.
1) i am not sure kung advisable ko ilagay na nominated application ay Civil Engineer (SOL+CSOL) and imention ko sa episode ay yung most latest experience ko as QA/QC Manager?
- dahil plagay ko mas mapaliwanag ko ng husto ang competency points
- kaya lang QA/QC Mgr occupation ay nsa CSOL to be assesed by VETASSES and need more strict requirements and having at least 5yrs exp on this occup.
2) Pki-confirm kung tama po ba ang pagkaintidi ko sa nabasa ko sa MSA Booklet 2012 (wala p b 2013?) na baka di nla i asses ang qualification ko as QA/QC Mgr or other occupancy and mabawasan pa ang 8/10 yrs of experience?
" Your CDR will be assessed against the competency standards of the occupancy category specified by you. EngrsAust will not assess your competencies against an occupation category higher than the one you have specified, but may consider assessment against a lower occupational category if you assessed as not suitable for your nominated category"
History of Ocuupation from now:
2006-2013
QAQC Mgr : about +3yrs
Senior Engr/Site Mgr : about 1.5yrs
Resident Engineer/Site Manager :1.5yrs
1997-2006
Project Engr :5yrs
Civil Engineer : 2 yrs
Office/Field Engr :1 yr
Project Engineer: abou 9mo.
Structural/Civil Engineer :about 7mo.
3) Im here currently in Vietnam, pki confirm naman po kung hanggang kelan ang validity
- Authenticate Certificate of Diploma + Philippine Regulation Commission issued by DFA on 2009 and certified by Philippine Consulate on 2010
- How many mos. po ba ang valididty ng notary say sa Cert of Emp and Criminal record say sa Pinas now?
- mas ok po bang dalhin ko lahat ng dokumento ko from Pinas and ipa notaryo ko lahat ng doc ko dito sa Vietnam since dito me balak mg lodge ng application for assessment and visa if possible?
4) Is there any possibility n yung may Visa Subclass 489 can move to another place in Australia later on. Im 39 now.
5) If my application may not be suitable to Australia, do you know the other alternative country which might suitable on my situation?
sencya n po medyo mahaba itong mga tanong ko, pls kindly give your insights. Thank you so much in advance.
Posts: 471Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2013
Nov 2012 ACS Assessment positive results (analyst programmer)
Dec 2012 IELTS results
July 4, 2013 Sent docs thru courier (door to door)
July 8, 2013 received ack letter from nsw
July 29, 2013 received skillselect invitation
July 31, 2013 received ss approval
Aug 11, 2013 lodged visa
Aug 22, 2013 medicals slec global (uploaded: Aug 24 Son; Aug 27 wife; Aug 28 primary applicant)
Sept 2, 2013 completed upload of docs including NBI clearances, Forms 80 and 1221
Sept. 12, 2013 CO assigned from Adelaide (Team 6, MB)
Sept. 13, 2013 (Uploaded additional docs: diploma of secondary applicant)
Sept 18, 2013 medicals referred to MOC according to CO
Sept 24, 2013 medicals finalised
Sept 25, 2013 visa grant (IED Aug 23, 2014)! Thank you Lord!
Do your best and God will do the rest
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(ANZSCO: 2339)
"This unit group covers Engineering Professionals not elsewhere classified such as
Aeronautical Engineers, Agricultural Engineers, Biomedical Engineers, Engineering
Technologists, Environmental Engineers & Naval Architects."
..I was curious about "Other Engineering Professionals" so I've made a research and that's what I've found..does it means that Electrical and Civil Engineering Professions are not included with the so called pro-rata basis??..just for clarifications..
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Joined: Sep 21, 2013
me and my two other friends (all of us are single by the way)..we plan to go sa oz...pare pareho kami ng skill which is software testing nasa SOL siya...ang problem is ang number of working experiences namin... ako 3.10 yrs yung isa 3 yrs and yung isa 6 yrs all related naman sa nominated skill namin as in match sila. nabasa ko naman na kasi yung description nung job code namin. i think easiest way for us is this skilled migration visa....i just want to know, possible kaya kami mahire ng companies sa oz given our number of experiences?
worried din kasi kami na if we wait a bit more baka lalo na maghigpit...ngayon ng lang sa ACS dun sa number of work experience, naghigpit na.If ever din ba na we will apply for a working visa pwede na kami? we did our own computing of points din kasi and obviously, 2 of us are gonna get zero for the work experience gawa nung 2 year deduction rule...
TIA! i'd appreciate honest answers and advices
Mar 2016 - gathered documents for assessment
Apr 14 2016 - submitted documents for assessment to ACS (261314 - Software Tester)
Apr 20 2016 - got positive results (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 yrs deduction)
Jun 2 2016 - IELTS exam (L8.5 R8.0 W7.5 S7.0)
Jun 7 2016 - submitted documents for assessment to ACS (261313 - Software Engineer)
June 14 2016 - got positive results (AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 yrs deduction)
Jun 21 2016 - Submitted EOI 189 & 190 NSW 60/65 pts
Jul 13 2016 PTE examination L82 R79 S64 W89
Aug 22 2016 PTE examination L89 R75 S81 W90
Sept 15 2016 PTE examination L90 R88 S88 W90
Sept 16 2016 edited EOI 189 & 190 NSW 70/75 pts
Sept 28 2016 Received an invite for 189
Sept 30 2016 Received an invite for 190 NSW
Oct 12 2016 Positive medical assessment
Oct 12 2016 Lodged and frontloaded docs for 189
Oct 24 2016 Direct Grant
Nov 11 2016 Big Move
Dream your dreams with your eyes closed, but live your dreams with your eyes open.
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All visa application charges are listed in Australian dollars (AUD). If you are paying a visa application charge outside Australia, payment will need to be made in the currency and payment method accepted by the Australian Missions where the visa application is being lodged. These Australian Missions cannot accept Australian currency.
See: Method of Payment Accepted at Australian Missions
The exchange rates used to calculate the visa application charge payable in a foreign country are updated periodically. While the Australian dollars (AUD) amount of a visa application charge may not change at this time, the amount payable in a foreign currency will change in line with the exchange rate and this may increase or decrease the cost of a visa application made overseas.
When you have found the charge or fee in Australian dollars (AUD), use the Currency Converter to find the equivalent amount in your local currency and the acceptable method of payment.
The foreign currency rates are fixed for six months and apply to all visa applications received by the department on and after the day the exchange rate is changed.
You may lodge you application outside Australia by contacting any of the department’s offices or you may be able to lodge via the department’s website.
Using a credit card outside Australia
If a credit card is used to pay a visa application charge outside of Australia, the amount payable will be the foreign currency equivalent of the Australian dollars (AUD) amount of the visa application charge advertised by the department.
The foreign currency amount will then be converted to Australian dollars (AUD) by the cardholder's bank. The amount paid for the visa application will depend on the exchange rate used by the cardholder's bank on the date the transaction takes place, and any fees charged by their bank. The amount paid may not be equal to the amount advertised by the department.
Note: Credit Card payments are in Australian dollars
MAy I ask for clarifications regarding this matter. Sa mga nakapaglodge na anong forex rate ang nacharge sanyo? Yung nasa visa pricing estimator kasi AUD6,160 which becomes PhP275700. Lumalabas ang forex rate na gamit nila is P44.75=AUD1 while most of the banks here in the Philippines sell AUD ranging from Php41-42. Though I plan to use credit card, I'm confused since my application is lodged outside Australia which falls in the first set of statement issued by DIAC. Mag overpay lang kasi ako sa CC para sa lodging kaya nagcocompute ako. Php17,000 din kasi yung difference.
Thanks sa mga sasagot po.
Moving on...
God has bigger plans for me than what I have for myself...
To God be the glory!
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Hope this helps!
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 60Member
Joined: May 29, 2011
Moving on...
God has bigger plans for me than what I have for myself...
To God be the glory!
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Si banko mo will charge you in peso based on their fx rate for the date nila; di ganon kalaki ang difference from the actual spot rate.
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 60Member
Joined: May 29, 2011
Moving on...
God has bigger plans for me than what I have for myself...
To God be the glory!
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Joined: Jun 10, 2012
I'm reviewing my EOI Points Breakdown ('yung naka-table na automatically generated after mag-submit ng EOI). Napansin ko pala na may lumabas na entry doon sa EOI points table ko tungkol sa 'Years of experience in Nominated Occupation – in Australia within the last 10 years' under doon sa 1st column; tapos, nakalagay sa next adjoining cell na 'Less than 1 Year'; then, '0' points sa next cell. Eh ang alam ko, wala naman talaga akong kine-claim na points dito. :-\ Kahit doon sa mismong EOI details, wala naman ako dine-declare na ganun na nag-work ako sa Australia. I'm thinking na error ito nung system nila? :-? Weird...
Then, nun nag-lodge na ako ng visa, doon sa part na mag-aattach ka na ng documents, nakasama itong following entries:
Type...................................................................Progress.................Action:
'Qualifications - Australian, Evidence of'..........Recommended.......Attach document
'Work Experience - Australian, Evidence of'......Recommended......Attach document
Although sabi naman doon sa heading na "Not all evidence listed below may be required. Check the attachment checklist for guidance." (Siyempre, wala naman akong i-aattach sa mga fields na yun, dahil wala naman talaga akong dine-declare na ganun.) In fact, nung napansin ko itong entries na ito, saka ko tuloy ni-review yung EOI ko. So doon ko binigyang pansin yung entry na yun (about sa Australian occupation experience) doon sa EOI Points Breakdown table ko.
Ano po sa tingin ninyo? May naka-experience din po ba sa inyo ng ganito? I'm just a bit worried na baka i-consider ito nung CO na discrepancy at maging grounds for visa refusal, if ever? :-S
Maraming salamat po in advance sa pag-reply!!!
...Pahabol po na tanong: Once na-attach yung required document doon sa visa lodgement, is there a way to view yung mga inattach na documents? Pansin ko kasi parang hindi na pwedeng mapalitan (?) ni ma-view man lang kung na-attach nga ng maayos. Kindly advise po mga friends.
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
— Matthew 6:33 (http://www.esvbible.org/Matthew+6:33) | — Psalm 37:4 (http://www.esvbible.org/Psalm+37:4)
— 1 Corinthians 10:31 (http://www.esvbible.org/1 Corinthians+10:31) | — 1 Peter 5:6–11 (http://www.esvbible.org/1 Peter+5:6-11)