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Posts: 29Member
Joined: Jul 11, 2013
Listening: 7.0
Reading: 6.5
Writing: 7.0
Speaking: 6.5
Overall: 7.0
Subclass 190
ANZCODE 312411 Electronic Engineering Draftsperson
September 7, 2013: IELTS L:7 R:6.5 W:7 S:6.5
Posts: 1,084Member
Joined: Feb 14, 2013
09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
28-09-15 - Left the first job
06-10-15 - Started the second job
18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney
"The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/
Posts: 91Member
Joined: Jul 10, 2012
Note: mataas silang magbigay ng score sa writing. basta maka 250 words ka lang na relevant sa tanong ang essay at properly indented or spaced ang mga paragraphs. practice practice pa isang essay for 40 minutes.
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: 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: 29Member
Joined: Jul 11, 2013
ung writing tama ung turo sa niners...7 paragraphs!
Pde ka rin magpabook ng session kay doc heasley...
Ung speaking naman...aminado ako sablay tlg!
hahaha Sarah G mabuhay!!!
Subclass 190
ANZCODE 312411 Electronic Engineering Draftsperson
September 7, 2013: IELTS L:7 R:6.5 W:7 S:6.5
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: 181Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2013
Oct 25, 2013: IELTS GT Exam results - Competent
April 30, 2014: EA Skills Letter received - IE 233511
Oct 22, 2014: NSW confirmed my application was received in
their system. SRN 1858 & 1867.
Jan 12, 2015: Received NSW SS approval. Thank you Lord!
Jan 12, 2015: Received Invitation to lodge Visa Subclass 190
from DIBP. Thank you Lord!
Jan 16, 2015: Lodged Visa Subclass 190 application (Family of 4)
Visa fee charged to my credit card.
Feb 20, 2015: CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team5),
requested for Form 80.
Mar 03, 2015: Visa Grant. Thank you Lord!!!
Aug 28, 2015: Last working day as Senior SQE.
Sept 27,2015: Big Move to NSW Australia.
Jan 11, 2016: Started working as SQE in ResMed.
Posts: 698Member
Joined: Apr 17, 2013
ANZSCO 149311
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.
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: 306Member
Joined: Aug 24, 2013
2013 - 1st IELTS L 7.5 R 7.5 W 5.5 S 7.5
April 2014 - 2nd IELTS L 7.5 R 7.0 W 6.0 S 7.0
14 May 2014 - CDR sent via DHL Singapore
16 May 2014 - Delivered at EA
19 May 2014 - 870 AUD charged to my credit card. Waiting game starts now
7 August 2014 - EOR for my IELTS L 7.5 R 7 W 7 S 6
26 August 2014 - EA Positive results Civil Engineer
11 October 2014 EOR Speaking 6 to 6.5
28 Feb IELTS success! 10 pts! L 7.5 R 8 W 7 S 7.5
13 March 2015 EOI submitted visa 189 65 pts.
27 March Invited
27 March Lodged! At long last. In His perfect timing. Scan documents and obtain clearances and medical
11 May VISA GRANT! Direct grant. Did not upload form 80
Posts: 106Member
Joined: Sep 08, 2013
Posts: 1,084Member
Joined: Feb 14, 2013
09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
28-09-15 - Left the first job
06-10-15 - Started the second job
18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney
"The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Jul 11, 2013
Ung part 1 un ung chance mo na kalmahin sarili mo. Pinapahinto pa nga ako kc andami ko na sinasabi. Gamitin mo un para ma at home ka sa kanya. Para sa part 2 relieved ka na. Ung part 2 tlg kaya ako bumagsak siguro mga 5 secs ako halos wala na masabi. Kc nasabi ko na lahat. Tapos sumenyas na sha sa kin. Ayun alam ko na na yari ako.
Ang tip wag na wag mo hayaan na senyas sha sa part 2. Kc meaning nun bitin sha sa sagot mo. Eto sabi sa kin. Halimbawa sa question part 2 db. Answer tapos why tapos why tapos why tapos idea tapos example. Para humaba sagot mo.
Halimbawa ask ka sino fave super hero mo. Answer ka si batman tapos sagutin mo agad answer mo baket si batman kc mabait sha why? kc galing sha sa hirap? Why? Kc nde nakapagtapos magulang nya. Tapos idea mo or stand mo tapos example. Ayan hahaba na sagot mo db.
Hahaha ayun nga kinabahan din ako. Kaya dapat isipin mo nakikipagkuwentuhan ka lang. Kc mayayari tlg pag kabahan.
Charge to experience! Hehe. Isa pa ulit!
Subclass 190
ANZCODE 312411 Electronic Engineering Draftsperson
September 7, 2013: IELTS L:7 R:6.5 W:7 S:6.5
Posts: 698Member
Joined: Apr 17, 2013
ANZSCO 149311
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.
Posts: 1,084Member
Joined: Feb 14, 2013
09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
28-09-15 - Left the first job
06-10-15 - Started the second job
18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney
"The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/
Posts: 1,084Member
Joined: Feb 14, 2013
09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
28-09-15 - Left the first job
06-10-15 - Started the second job
18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney
"The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/
Posts: 106Member
Joined: Sep 08, 2013
Posts: 106Member
Joined: Sep 08, 2013
Posts: 698Member
Joined: Apr 17, 2013
ANZSCO 149311
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.
Posts: 81Member
Joined: Sep 16, 2013
Self-study po kasi ako. I only have 2 online references sa pagrereview.
First, pinanood ko itong tutor na ito to learn all basic principles and useful tips on IELTS:
http://www.youtube.com/user/AcademicEnglishHelp/videos
Kahit Academic ung tinuturo nya exactly the same principle pa din except dun sa Writing Task 1 (academic: graphs; general: letter)
I took notes of important tips para may babalikan ako for last minute review...
Second nung natapos ko ung theories, application of what I've learned naman. I took 1 full practice tests and tried to re-enact ung real exam scenario with time limit every Saturday and Sunday. Pag weekday, since 1 full practice test will normally takes 3-4 hours, pick lang ako ng 1 section (Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing) to practice on, at least twice durng weekdays.
Eto ung nag-iisang website na pinagkuhanan ko ng practice tests: http://www.ielts-exam.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=15&Itemid=64
After the exam, I found na mas mahirap pa ung practice tests na ginawa ko kesa dun sa mismong exam ko on the day - this is only for the Listening section. Ung reading ang naging pinaka-challenging sakin personally. But I know writing will be my lowest score heheh kasi OA sa haba ung essay ko, I'm sure I committed unnecessary mistakes simply because my writing piece was too long. Good luck po and 1 day before the exam, please try to relax and free your mind.
Nominated Occupation: Civil Engineer
Primary applicant: husband + wife
Nov 29, 2013 - IELTS (L-7.0 R-7.0 W-6.5 S-6.5 OBS-7.0)
June 18, 2014 – CDR sent to EA via DHL Singapore
June 20, 2014 – Payment acknowledgement from EA
Oct. 13, 2014 - EA Assessment Positive Results (thank you Lord!!!)
"He has made everything beautiful in its time." – Ecclesiastes 3:11
Posts: 106Member
Joined: Sep 08, 2013
Posts: 81Member
Joined: Sep 16, 2013
Nominated Occupation: Civil Engineer
Primary applicant: husband + wife
Nov 29, 2013 - IELTS (L-7.0 R-7.0 W-6.5 S-6.5 OBS-7.0)
June 18, 2014 – CDR sent to EA via DHL Singapore
June 20, 2014 – Payment acknowledgement from EA
Oct. 13, 2014 - EA Assessment Positive Results (thank you Lord!!!)
"He has made everything beautiful in its time." – Ecclesiastes 3:11
Posts: 106Member
Joined: Sep 08, 2013
Posts: 81Member
Joined: Sep 16, 2013
Nominated Occupation: Civil Engineer
Primary applicant: husband + wife
Nov 29, 2013 - IELTS (L-7.0 R-7.0 W-6.5 S-6.5 OBS-7.0)
June 18, 2014 – CDR sent to EA via DHL Singapore
June 20, 2014 – Payment acknowledgement from EA
Oct. 13, 2014 - EA Assessment Positive Results (thank you Lord!!!)
"He has made everything beautiful in its time." – Ecclesiastes 3:11
Posts: 1,084Member
Joined: Feb 14, 2013
09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
28-09-15 - Left the first job
06-10-15 - Started the second job
18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney
"The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Sep 03, 2013
Not very happy with my scores.
L - 8.5
R/W - 6
S - 7
OBS - 7
Hindi tuloy ako pasok sa B of Nursing sa ACU. I wanted to go there kasi maganda reputation ng school plus cheaper than other universities in Melbourne. Now I'm considering Charles Sturt University in NSW. Anyone going there?:-)
Re my writing score, I don't know why they gave me a 6. Practice kayo guys. God bless!:-)
Posts: 106Member
Joined: Sep 08, 2013
Posts: 1,084Member
Joined: Feb 14, 2013
09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
28-09-15 - Left the first job
06-10-15 - Started the second job
18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney
"The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/
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: 106Member
Joined: Sep 08, 2013