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• lock_code2004 Perth
  Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
  Joined: Feb 23, 2012

  October 2013

  @admin - there is another thread like this..
  please merge with this thread:
  http://www.pinoyau.info/discussion/808/60-points-club#Item_202
  
  

  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..
• junpebolz Brisbane
  Posts: 22Member
  Joined: Jun 26, 2013

  October 2013

  Sorry for the trouble guys! Willing to merge!

  Feb 1, 2010 - Arrived in Brisbane, QLD under Student visa
  Feb 3, 2010 - Start of Class - Diploma of Community Service Work
  Oct 22, 2011 - IELTS result (L9-R8-W7-S7-OBS-8)
  Dec 12, 2011 - Graduated - Diploma of Community Service Work
  Mar 1, 2012 - APHRA Letter of Eligibility Granted
  Mar 7, 2012- Application Skilled Graduate Visa (485) Submitted
  Mar 13, 2012 - VETASSESS Positive Skills assessment
  Oct 31, 2012- Skilled Graduate Visa granted
  Mar 11, 2013 - Bridging Program for Nurses started (Perth)
  May 17, 2013 - Bridging Program for Nurses finished
  May 28, 2013 - Nurse registration approved by APHRA
  June 21, 2013 - ANMAC skills assessment application submitted
  September 26, 2013 - ANMAC Letter of Determination received
  September 30, 2013 - EOI Lodged 60 points
  October 21,2013 - Invited To Apply 189
  October 21,2013 - 189 Visa Lodged (Bridging Visa issued)
  October 22,2013 - NBI and Australian Federal Police Name Check requested
  October 29,2013 - Medicals done
  November 22, 2013 - AFP and NBI Clearance uploaded
  November 24, 2013 - Form 80 Uploaded
  November 29, 2013 - CO allocated (Team 23 Adelaide)
  December 6, 2013 - Visa Grant..... Thank you Lord!
• ios_dev Mandaluyong
  Posts: 138Member
  Joined: Apr 04, 2014

  April 2014

  Is it still possible to get a visa invitation with 60 points?
  
  Am I missing something? This site says you need 65 to pass:
  http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/points-test.htm#wpsm

  Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
  May 13, 2014 - Submitted ACS Skill Application
  May 14, 2014 - ACS (Stage 3) - Required CTC COE
  May 15, 2014 - ACS Submitted CTC COE
  May 16, 2014 - ACS (Stage 4)
  June 20, 2014 - ACS Results AQF Associate Degree
  Sept 4, 2014 - IELTS Speaking
  Sept 6, 2014 - IELTS Listening, Reading, Writing
  Sept 19, 2014 - Results (S:8, L:8.5, R:7, W:6.5) sigh
  Oct 18, 2014 - IELTS Retake!
• ios_dev Mandaluyong
  Posts: 138Member
  Joined: Apr 04, 2014

  April 2014

  Nevermind.. it says 60 point for 189 here: http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/index/faqs/

  Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
  May 13, 2014 - Submitted ACS Skill Application
  May 14, 2014 - ACS (Stage 3) - Required CTC COE
  May 15, 2014 - ACS Submitted CTC COE
  May 16, 2014 - ACS (Stage 4)
  June 20, 2014 - ACS Results AQF Associate Degree
  Sept 4, 2014 - IELTS Speaking
  Sept 6, 2014 - IELTS Listening, Reading, Writing
  Sept 19, 2014 - Results (S:8, L:8.5, R:7, W:6.5) sigh
  Oct 18, 2014 - IELTS Retake!
• cgm Melbourne
  Posts: 212Member
  Joined: Dec 12, 2013

  April 2014

  i am now on this thread. also doing ss vic at the same time.

  Resources

  Visa Status Trackers
  + PinoyAU.info - http://bit.ly/1lhRiWc
  + Expat-Forum.com - http://bit.ly/1n9qkjt
  ACS ANZSCO Guide - http://bit.ly/1uNl3Yx
  ANZSCO Search - http://www.anzscosearch.com/261111.php
  - check your occupation code details and state eligibility

  Timeline

  Family of 3 (me, wife and daughter)
  ANZSCO 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Visa 190 VIC

  17 Dec 2013 - Gathered School Docs (TOR, Diploma, Certifications, etc)
  17 Dec 2013 - NBI Clearance (Same Day Release)
  18 Jan 2014 - IELTS Exam #1
  31 Jan 2014 - Submitted ACS Assessment (261111)
  01 Feb 2014 - IELTS Results #1 - (L8, R7.5, W6, S7 = OBS:7)
  06 Feb 2014 - Submitted IELTS Results #1 for Remarking
  15 Mar 2014 - IELTS Exam #2
  23 Mar 2014 - IELTS Results #2 - (L,R 8.5, W7.0, S7.5 = OBS:8) God is good!
  02 Apr 2014 - IELTS Exam #1 Remarking Positive, W6.0 -> W6.5
  04 Apr 2014 - ACS Result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 4+ yrs exp)
  04 Apr 2014 - EOI Submitted (Plan A: 189 60pts, Plan B: 190 VIC 65pts)
  08 Apr 2014 - VIC SS - first contact, provided written statement
  15 May 2014 - Plan C: Submitted New ACS Assessment (135112)
  02 Jul 2014 - Plan C: Received ACS Assessment (135112 ICT Project Manager)
  07 Jul 2014 - VIC SS Invite Received (261111)
  08 Jul 2014 - NBI Renewal (same day release)
  09 Jul 2014 - Medicals
  21 Jul 2014 - Visa lodged (VIC SS)
  21-29 Jul 2014 - Frontload documents
  30 Sep 2014 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord!
  07 Nov 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne! Temporarily staying at a friend
  07 Nov 2014 - Setup Centrelink, Bank Account, & TFN
  10 Nov 2014 - Setup Medicare
  07-25 Nov 2014 - Turista mode
  15 Nov 2014 - Apartment viewing on 4 locations
  16 Nov 2014 - Apartment application submitted
  17 Nov 2014 - Apartment application approved
  17-21 Nov 2014 - 3 TAFE Certifications ni misis sa hospitality
  22 Nov 2014 - Moved to our own apartment
  26 Nov 2014 - Job hunt started (me and wife)
  06 Dec 2014 - I started doing casual work
  12 Dec 2014 - Wife started casual work
  05 Jan 2014 - I started doing IT contract work
  18 Jan 2014 - Wife started working full-time
• IslanderndCity Adelaide
  Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
  Joined: Mar 30, 2013

  April 2014

  @cgm in your case po, hindi mo na ituloy ang 189?

  Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
  Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

  ...sharpening my core gifts now...
  ...working on new, better goals...

  Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~
• cgm Melbourne
  Posts: 212Member
  Joined: Dec 12, 2013

  April 2014

  @IslanderndCity i submitted both at kung either sa 189 or 190 ang mauna mag.invite, i will inform the other na am withdrawing kasi na.invite na. plan ko kasi VIC irregardless anong visa makuha ko. VIC already confirmed my SS and am waiting na lng din. thanks

  Resources

  Visa Status Trackers
  + PinoyAU.info - http://bit.ly/1lhRiWc
  + Expat-Forum.com - http://bit.ly/1n9qkjt
  ACS ANZSCO Guide - http://bit.ly/1uNl3Yx
  ANZSCO Search - http://www.anzscosearch.com/261111.php
  - check your occupation code details and state eligibility

  Timeline

  Family of 3 (me, wife and daughter)
  ANZSCO 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Visa 190 VIC

  17 Dec 2013 - Gathered School Docs (TOR, Diploma, Certifications, etc)
  17 Dec 2013 - NBI Clearance (Same Day Release)
  18 Jan 2014 - IELTS Exam #1
  31 Jan 2014 - Submitted ACS Assessment (261111)
  01 Feb 2014 - IELTS Results #1 - (L8, R7.5, W6, S7 = OBS:7)
  06 Feb 2014 - Submitted IELTS Results #1 for Remarking
  15 Mar 2014 - IELTS Exam #2
  23 Mar 2014 - IELTS Results #2 - (L,R 8.5, W7.0, S7.5 = OBS:8) God is good!
  02 Apr 2014 - IELTS Exam #1 Remarking Positive, W6.0 -> W6.5
  04 Apr 2014 - ACS Result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 4+ yrs exp)
  04 Apr 2014 - EOI Submitted (Plan A: 189 60pts, Plan B: 190 VIC 65pts)
  08 Apr 2014 - VIC SS - first contact, provided written statement
  15 May 2014 - Plan C: Submitted New ACS Assessment (135112)
  02 Jul 2014 - Plan C: Received ACS Assessment (135112 ICT Project Manager)
  07 Jul 2014 - VIC SS Invite Received (261111)
  08 Jul 2014 - NBI Renewal (same day release)
  09 Jul 2014 - Medicals
  21 Jul 2014 - Visa lodged (VIC SS)
  21-29 Jul 2014 - Frontload documents
  30 Sep 2014 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord!
  07 Nov 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne! Temporarily staying at a friend
  07 Nov 2014 - Setup Centrelink, Bank Account, & TFN
  10 Nov 2014 - Setup Medicare
  07-25 Nov 2014 - Turista mode
  15 Nov 2014 - Apartment viewing on 4 locations
  16 Nov 2014 - Apartment application submitted
  17 Nov 2014 - Apartment application approved
  17-21 Nov 2014 - 3 TAFE Certifications ni misis sa hospitality
  22 Nov 2014 - Moved to our own apartment
  26 Nov 2014 - Job hunt started (me and wife)
  06 Dec 2014 - I started doing casual work
  12 Dec 2014 - Wife started casual work
  05 Jan 2014 - I started doing IT contract work
  18 Jan 2014 - Wife started working full-time
• IslanderndCity Adelaide
  Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
  Joined: Mar 30, 2013

  April 2014

  @cgm Yey! Welcome to the "waiting for SS nomination" club po.

  Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
  Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

  ...sharpening my core gifts now...
  ...working on new, better goals...

  Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~
• cgm Melbourne
  Posts: 212Member
  Joined: Dec 12, 2013

  April 2014

  @IslanderndCity thank you!

  Resources

  Visa Status Trackers
  + PinoyAU.info - http://bit.ly/1lhRiWc
  + Expat-Forum.com - http://bit.ly/1n9qkjt
  ACS ANZSCO Guide - http://bit.ly/1uNl3Yx
  ANZSCO Search - http://www.anzscosearch.com/261111.php
  - check your occupation code details and state eligibility

  Timeline

  Family of 3 (me, wife and daughter)
  ANZSCO 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Visa 190 VIC

  17 Dec 2013 - Gathered School Docs (TOR, Diploma, Certifications, etc)
  17 Dec 2013 - NBI Clearance (Same Day Release)
  18 Jan 2014 - IELTS Exam #1
  31 Jan 2014 - Submitted ACS Assessment (261111)
  01 Feb 2014 - IELTS Results #1 - (L8, R7.5, W6, S7 = OBS:7)
  06 Feb 2014 - Submitted IELTS Results #1 for Remarking
  15 Mar 2014 - IELTS Exam #2
  23 Mar 2014 - IELTS Results #2 - (L,R 8.5, W7.0, S7.5 = OBS:8) God is good!
  02 Apr 2014 - IELTS Exam #1 Remarking Positive, W6.0 -> W6.5
  04 Apr 2014 - ACS Result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 4+ yrs exp)
  04 Apr 2014 - EOI Submitted (Plan A: 189 60pts, Plan B: 190 VIC 65pts)
  08 Apr 2014 - VIC SS - first contact, provided written statement
  15 May 2014 - Plan C: Submitted New ACS Assessment (135112)
  02 Jul 2014 - Plan C: Received ACS Assessment (135112 ICT Project Manager)
  07 Jul 2014 - VIC SS Invite Received (261111)
  08 Jul 2014 - NBI Renewal (same day release)
  09 Jul 2014 - Medicals
  21 Jul 2014 - Visa lodged (VIC SS)
  21-29 Jul 2014 - Frontload documents
  30 Sep 2014 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord!
  07 Nov 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne! Temporarily staying at a friend
  07 Nov 2014 - Setup Centrelink, Bank Account, & TFN
  10 Nov 2014 - Setup Medicare
  07-25 Nov 2014 - Turista mode
  15 Nov 2014 - Apartment viewing on 4 locations
  16 Nov 2014 - Apartment application submitted
  17 Nov 2014 - Apartment application approved
  17-21 Nov 2014 - 3 TAFE Certifications ni misis sa hospitality
  22 Nov 2014 - Moved to our own apartment
  26 Nov 2014 - Job hunt started (me and wife)
  06 Dec 2014 - I started doing casual work
  12 Dec 2014 - Wife started casual work
  05 Jan 2014 - I started doing IT contract work
  18 Jan 2014 - Wife started working full-time
• IslanderndCity Adelaide
  Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
  Joined: Mar 30, 2013

  April 2014

  @cgm waiting = exciting

  Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
  Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

  ...sharpening my core gifts now...
  ...working on new, better goals...

  Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~
• ladyinpink Singapore
  Posts: 62Member
  Joined: Apr 10, 2014

  April 2014

  may nakareceive po ba ng invitation kahapon? and when kayo nagsubmit ng eoi?

  main applicant: husband

  ANZSCO 261311

  2013 - IELTS
  07 Feb 14 - submitted ACS skills assessment (Feb 20 - Stage 4)
  11 Apr 14 - Received ACS skills assessment result
  11 Apr 14 - submitted EOI (60 pts - Visa 189 and 190)
  12 May 14 - received invitation to lodge visa 189
  22 May 14 - lodged application for visa 189
  13 Jun 14 - CO allocated
  08 Jul 14 - visa granted - IED Feb 2015 (Thank you Lord!)