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Posts: 101Member
Joined: Apr 19, 2013
^ Hello fellow taga Davao
Posts: 105Member
Joined: Dec 25, 2012
262113 Systems Administrator - ACS Suitable
July 2, 2013 - docs to NSW
July 8, 2013 - Ack letter received (Thanks Mama Mary!)
July 22, 2013 - Skillselect - Got invitation for 190! Thanks Lord!
July 22, 2013 - NSW Approval..
July 22, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190.. Uploading some documents..
August 13, 2013 - Medical
August 13, 2013 - CO Allocated - Team GSM 06 Adelaide...
Sept. 4, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
Sept. 5, 2013 - Visa Grant! Last Initial Entry Aug. 26, 2014!!
Thanks Lord and Mama Mary!!!
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Kongrats bai!!
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: 123Member
Joined: Sep 29, 2012
Jan 2014 - IED
Thank you Lord
Posts: 14Member
Joined: Sep 02, 2013
Unsa ka init, pareha lng sa ato o mas init pa?
Skilled Permanent subclass 189
Main applicant: hubby - Nominated Occupation Structural Engineer
09/01/12 - IELTS
09/14/12 - IELST Result: Passed Band Score 8.0
09/28/12 - Submission of Docs to Engineers Australia (EA)
03/07/12 - Recieved favorable leter from EA
03/08/13 - EOI
03/18/13 - Invitation Letter from DIAC
05/03/13 - Visa Lodge
05/30/13 - NBI clearance
05/31/13 - Medicals
06/06/13 - Application for Singapore Police Clearance
07/09/13 - Visa Granted...
Posts: 101Member
Joined: Apr 19, 2013
^smuraineko, wala pako sa Aus, padulong pako didto, first week of October hehe i meant init ngari sa Davao ron hehe spring na man ron sa Sydney, a little bit cold but not too much, mga double digit na daw 14-20 C yata ingon sa akong bana kay tua na siya didto.
Posts: 877Member
Joined: Mar 16, 2011
ang sg sige uwan run kada adlaw hehehe.
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."
Posts: 101Member
Joined: Apr 19, 2013
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!
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!
Posts: 68Member
Joined: Nov 29, 2012
Posts: 56Member
Joined: Jan 25, 2013
ICT CUSTOMER SUPPORT OFFICER - 313112
2013-01-22 Compile Requirements
2013-03-20 TRA Assessment Application
2013-03-23 IELTS: General Training
2013-04-05 IELTS Results L: 7, R: 8, W: 7, S: 8, Overall: 7.5
2013-04-05 TRA Assessment Application Acknowledgement Letter
2013-05-21 TRA Assessment Outcome Letter: Successful
2013-05-25 IELTS (Partner): General Training
2013-05-29 SS Application: ACT
2013-06-07 IELTS Results (Partner) L: 7.5, R: 7.5, W: 6.5, S: 6.5, Overall: 7
2013-07-08 SS Approval | Lodged EOI
2013-07-09 Invitation to Apply Visa 190 | Visa 190 Application
2013-07-23 Medical Exams: SATA AMK
2013-07-29 Medical Exam Additional Requirement: Serum Creatinine
2013-07-31 Medical Exam Additional Requirement: Cardiologist's Report
2013-08-08 CO Allocated: GSM Adelaide Team 7
2013-08-16 Medicals referred to MOC
2013-09-13 Medicals cleared
2013-09-16 Visa Grant | IED: 2014-09-08
Posts: 72Member
Joined: Dec 04, 2011
Posts: 103Member
Joined: Nov 28, 2012
6/28/13 - EOI submitted
7/5/13 - SA SS submitted
7/11/13 - SS approved; received invitation
8/13/13 - Lodged Visa 190
9/17/13 - CO allocated (Team 7 Adelaide)
9/20/13 - Medicals done @ NHSI
10/7/13 - Medicals uploaded
10/16/13 - Visa Grant. Thank u Lord!
Posts: 105Member
Joined: Dec 25, 2012
262113 Systems Administrator - ACS Suitable
July 2, 2013 - docs to NSW
July 8, 2013 - Ack letter received (Thanks Mama Mary!)
July 22, 2013 - Skillselect - Got invitation for 190! Thanks Lord!
July 22, 2013 - NSW Approval..
July 22, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190.. Uploading some documents..
August 13, 2013 - Medical
August 13, 2013 - CO Allocated - Team GSM 06 Adelaide...
Sept. 4, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
Sept. 5, 2013 - Visa Grant! Last Initial Entry Aug. 26, 2014!!
Thanks Lord and Mama Mary!!!
Posts: 105Member
Joined: Dec 25, 2012
262113 Systems Administrator - ACS Suitable
July 2, 2013 - docs to NSW
July 8, 2013 - Ack letter received (Thanks Mama Mary!)
July 22, 2013 - Skillselect - Got invitation for 190! Thanks Lord!
July 22, 2013 - NSW Approval..
July 22, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190.. Uploading some documents..
August 13, 2013 - Medical
August 13, 2013 - CO Allocated - Team GSM 06 Adelaide...
Sept. 4, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
Sept. 5, 2013 - Visa Grant! Last Initial Entry Aug. 26, 2014!!
Thanks Lord and Mama Mary!!!
Posts: 112Member
Joined: Oct 28, 2012
October 27,2012 - IELTS exam
November 11,2012 - IELTS result
December 14,2012 - Receive letter of offer
December 26,2012 - Paid tuition fee and OSHC
January 3,2013 - Receive COE
January 4,2013 - Application lodge by agency to VIA
January 8,2012 - Received acknowledgement from embassy that they received my documents and to undergo medical
January 10,2012 - undergo medical exam at Nationwide
January 16,2012 - Sent Medical result to embassy thru E-Health
January 22,2012 - Visa Grant!
Posts: 61Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2013
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 101Member
Joined: Apr 19, 2013
Posts: 61Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2013
Posts: 337Member
Joined: Feb 12, 2013
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 326Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2013
Hopefully soon Australia napud..
Construction Project Manager 13311 (Hubby main applicant) 60 points, Visa 189
17 Jul 13 : Positive skills assessment
26 Jul 13 : Submitted EOI
19 Aug 13 : Invitation to lodge visa 189 ( 60 points)
23 Aug 13 : Lodge Visa
30 Aug 13 : Medical ( Sata AMK), wife, 5 yrs old, 1 yr
6 Sept 13 : Medical uploaded (No health examination required)
30 Sept 13 : SG PCC application
22 Oct 13 : SG PCC uploaded
DIRECT GRANT: 30 Oct 2013 (GSM Brisbane T34)
---- Thank you God for this wonderful blessing ----
Posts: 51Member
Joined: Jun 22, 2013
Hi, @rachelle_gan2 fluent pa diay ka mo bisaya.. kaingon ko ug kalimot naka... hahaha!!
--- My Journey ---
March 5, 2013 - ACS Assessment received
June 21, 2013 - IELTS result (Band 7)
July 1, 2013 - Received invitation to apply for Visa Subclass 189
July 1, 2013 - Visa Subclass 189 Application Lodged
July 3, 2013 - Medical Done
July 5, 2013 - SATA SG submitted medical to DIAC
Aug 29, 2013 - CO Allocation
Sep 23, 2013 - Visa Grant!!!
Posts: 326Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2013
Retake na... hahaha..I miss u gurl!
SB ta soon..
Construction Project Manager 13311 (Hubby main applicant) 60 points, Visa 189
17 Jul 13 : Positive skills assessment
26 Jul 13 : Submitted EOI
19 Aug 13 : Invitation to lodge visa 189 ( 60 points)
23 Aug 13 : Lodge Visa
30 Aug 13 : Medical ( Sata AMK), wife, 5 yrs old, 1 yr
6 Sept 13 : Medical uploaded (No health examination required)
30 Sept 13 : SG PCC application
22 Oct 13 : SG PCC uploaded
DIRECT GRANT: 30 Oct 2013 (GSM Brisbane T34)
---- Thank you God for this wonderful blessing ----
Posts: 51Member
Joined: Jun 22, 2013
--- My Journey ---
March 5, 2013 - ACS Assessment received
June 21, 2013 - IELTS result (Band 7)
July 1, 2013 - Received invitation to apply for Visa Subclass 189
July 1, 2013 - Visa Subclass 189 Application Lodged
July 3, 2013 - Medical Done
July 5, 2013 - SATA SG submitted medical to DIAC
Aug 29, 2013 - CO Allocation
Sep 23, 2013 - Visa Grant!!!
Posts: 1Member
Joined: Sep 13, 2013
Life is even better here http://bit.ly/1da5oqV
Posts: 738Member
Joined: Aug 07, 2012
Skilled Migration (261112 Systems Analyst)
November 20, 2013 - Visa Grant (IED: July 22, 2014)
April 19, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
May 2, 2014 - Job offer
May 7, 2014 - First day of work
It is only through GOD that we can achieve success..
Posts: 326Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2013
ikaw diay taga saan ka?
Construction Project Manager 13311 (Hubby main applicant) 60 points, Visa 189
17 Jul 13 : Positive skills assessment
26 Jul 13 : Submitted EOI
19 Aug 13 : Invitation to lodge visa 189 ( 60 points)
23 Aug 13 : Lodge Visa
30 Aug 13 : Medical ( Sata AMK), wife, 5 yrs old, 1 yr
6 Sept 13 : Medical uploaded (No health examination required)
30 Sept 13 : SG PCC application
22 Oct 13 : SG PCC uploaded
DIRECT GRANT: 30 Oct 2013 (GSM Brisbane T34)
---- Thank you God for this wonderful blessing ----