General Skilled Immigration Visa - Step By Step Process
most recent by whimpee
Australian Computer Society Skills Application
most recent by mathilde9
most recent by mathilde9
Western Australia Immigration Matters FY 2024-2025
most recent by fmp_921
most recent by future_is_bright
AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE
most recent by chewy
VICTORIA STATES SPONSORSHIP 2024-2025
most recent by rainmaker
Ph Vacation with One Month Visa Validity
most recent by Ozdrims
The longest running Pinoy-Australian Forum site in the history. We are connecting Pinoys "in" and "to" Australia since 2010! If you want to join in, click one of these buttons!
Comments
Posts: 414Member
Joined: Dec 18, 2012
Feb 4, 2013 - Submitted ACS application, Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO code : 261311)
Apr 4, 2013 - ACS Finalized, AQF Advanced Diploma
Apr 27, 2013 - took IELTS, L=6 R=7 W=6.5 S=7
Jul 25, 2013 - NSW SS Approved and Visa 190 invitation received
Aug 28, 2013 - lodged Visa 190
Sep 20, 2013 - took medical exam
Oct 09, 2013 - CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team 7)
Oct 30, 2013 - Visa Granted (IED Sep 2014)
Jun 02, 2014 - scheduled flight to Sydney
Philippians 4:13
Posts: 501Member
Joined: Jan 22, 2013
By the Lord's grace, sana kami na ang susunod.
Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED
You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
Posts: 80Member
Joined: May 06, 2013
Main Applicant : Husband
Occupation : ICT Security Specialist 262112
October 26 2012 - ACS Approval
January 12, 2013 - IELTS Exam
January 24, 2013 - IELTS Results (all bands : 7)
February 2, 2013 - SS VIC Application
May 20, 2013 - SS VIC Approval
May 20,2013 - EOI Submitted
May 21, 2013 - Invitation to apply VISA 190
May 28, 2013 -Lodged application for VISA 190
June 28, 2013 - CO allocated but advised to withdraw application due to incorrect claimed points. Claimed 5pts for Australian study requirement
July 3, 2013 - Submitted request for withdrawal of application
July 5, 203 - EOI/VISA Withdrawn
July 7, 2013 - EOI Resubmitted
July 8, 2013 - Invitation to apply VISA 190
July 13, 2013 - Resubmitted VISA 190
August 13, 2013 - CO allocated - Requested Medical and Form 80 (main applicant & dependant)
August 21, 2013 - Submitted Form 80
August 22, 2013 - CO requested for SG PCC
August 23, 2013 - Medical Completed
August 26, 2013 - SG PCC
September 16, 2013 - Collected and uploaded SG PCC
September 17, 2013 - VISA Grant! Praise God!!
February 25, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
Thank you Lord!!
Posts: 501Member
Joined: Jan 22, 2013
Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED
You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
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: 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: 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
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: 471Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2013
parang matumal ata ngayon..
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
Posts: 87Member
Joined: Aug 16, 2013
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: 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
Posts: 87Member
Joined: Aug 16, 2013
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
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: 133Member
Joined: May 15, 2013
siguro, antay2 muna tayo hanggang mag 10th week. pag wala pa rin, tawag na agad tayo sa hotline ng DIAC. malay nyo me CO na pala tayo di pero lang tayo pinapaalam. nangayayari yun hehe
Wife main applicant
Nominated Occupation: Software Programmer (261313)
11 Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!
March 30, 2014 - This is it pancit!!!
Posts: 133Member
Joined: May 15, 2013
Exactly our 8th week today! hahaha
Wife main applicant
Nominated Occupation: Software Programmer (261313)
11 Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!
March 30, 2014 - This is it pancit!!!
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
Posts: 133Member
Joined: May 15, 2013
nako di pa po, kukuha pa lng c misis ng SG PCC. aabutin pa ng 3 weeks yun. antay2 na nmn hehe
wag kayo mag-alala susunod na kayo nina @cchamyl malapit na yan for sure..
Wife main applicant
Nominated Occupation: Software Programmer (261313)
11 Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!
March 30, 2014 - This is it pancit!!!
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: 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
Posts: 64Member
Joined: Jul 24, 2012
I received the visa 190 grant notice yesterday, 11th September. I was not expecting pa nga kasi I just finished uploading the remaining required documents on 10th September.
Goodluck po sa lahat. I know nakakaturete ang maghintay pero patience and prayers lang po.
June 30, 2012 : Took IELTS. Passed OB = 8.0
August 24, 2012 : Applied at ECU
September 18, 2012 : Received Letter of Offer from ECU
September 20, 2012 : Applied at Murdoch Uni.
October 18, 2012: Received Letter of Offer from Murdoch Uni.
March 19, 2013: VETASSESS received my documents
June 7, 2013: Skills assessment yielded positive result!
June 7, 2013: EOI submitted
June 17, 2013: Applied for WA SS
June 27, 2013: Application for WA SS was successful!
June 30, 2013: Signed the agreement
July 1, 2013: Received invitation to apply for Visa SC 190
July 21, 2013: Lodged Visa Application
August 15, 2013: CO emailed me regarding additional documents. Currently in the Philippines. Applied for NBI clearance.
August 27, 2013: Medical at St. Luke's. Pinabalik ako.haha!
September 2, 2013: Received NBI Clearance.
September 8, 2013: Back in UAE. Immediately applied for police clearance.
September 10, 2013: Received UAE Police Clearance. Uploaded final documents.
September 11, 2013: Visa Grant Notice received via email. Nostalgic. I miss you,mama. This is for you. I love you.
February 10, 2014: Flight to Perth
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
Posts: 326Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2013
Congratulations!!!
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: 64Member
Joined: Jul 24, 2012
I paid AUD 3,060 last July 21. Yun ung time na nakareceive ako ng email na acknowledge nila ung valid visa application ko. Aug 15, I received an email that a CO was allocated na and I was given 28 days to submit additional requirements.Aug 23 I had my medical then pinabalik ako nung Aug 30 para sa urinalysis. Sept 2, I uploaded my NBI clearance. Sept 9, narelease ung Police clearance from UAE then I uploaded UAE Police Clearance and Form 80 nung Sept 10. Sept 11, nakatanggap na ko ng good news.
June 30, 2012 : Took IELTS. Passed OB = 8.0
August 24, 2012 : Applied at ECU
September 18, 2012 : Received Letter of Offer from ECU
September 20, 2012 : Applied at Murdoch Uni.
October 18, 2012: Received Letter of Offer from Murdoch Uni.
March 19, 2013: VETASSESS received my documents
June 7, 2013: Skills assessment yielded positive result!
June 7, 2013: EOI submitted
June 17, 2013: Applied for WA SS
June 27, 2013: Application for WA SS was successful!
June 30, 2013: Signed the agreement
July 1, 2013: Received invitation to apply for Visa SC 190
July 21, 2013: Lodged Visa Application
August 15, 2013: CO emailed me regarding additional documents. Currently in the Philippines. Applied for NBI clearance.
August 27, 2013: Medical at St. Luke's. Pinabalik ako.haha!
September 2, 2013: Received NBI Clearance.
September 8, 2013: Back in UAE. Immediately applied for police clearance.
September 10, 2013: Received UAE Police Clearance. Uploaded final documents.
September 11, 2013: Visa Grant Notice received via email. Nostalgic. I miss you,mama. This is for you. I love you.
February 10, 2014: Flight to Perth
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..
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: 64Member
Joined: Jul 24, 2012
June 30, 2012 : Took IELTS. Passed OB = 8.0
August 24, 2012 : Applied at ECU
September 18, 2012 : Received Letter of Offer from ECU
September 20, 2012 : Applied at Murdoch Uni.
October 18, 2012: Received Letter of Offer from Murdoch Uni.
March 19, 2013: VETASSESS received my documents
June 7, 2013: Skills assessment yielded positive result!
June 7, 2013: EOI submitted
June 17, 2013: Applied for WA SS
June 27, 2013: Application for WA SS was successful!
June 30, 2013: Signed the agreement
July 1, 2013: Received invitation to apply for Visa SC 190
July 21, 2013: Lodged Visa Application
August 15, 2013: CO emailed me regarding additional documents. Currently in the Philippines. Applied for NBI clearance.
August 27, 2013: Medical at St. Luke's. Pinabalik ako.haha!
September 2, 2013: Received NBI Clearance.
September 8, 2013: Back in UAE. Immediately applied for police clearance.
September 10, 2013: Received UAE Police Clearance. Uploaded final documents.
September 11, 2013: Visa Grant Notice received via email. Nostalgic. I miss you,mama. This is for you. I love you.
February 10, 2014: Flight to Perth
Posts: 239Member
Joined: Jul 01, 2013
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..