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Posts: 91applymembership
Joined: Jan 03, 2013
18 Nov 2012 - IELTS Academic Exam (L-8.5; R-8.5; W-7; S-8; OBS-8)
19 Feb 2013 - General Accountant Assessment - Not suitable (Accounting Theory)
12 Mar 2013 - Assessment Review - Not suitable (Accounting Theory)
Change ANZSCO to External Auditor - CPA Australia
15 Apr 2013 - External Auditor Assessment - Suitable
19 Apr 2013 - Lodged EOI
05 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply for Visa (189)
08 May 2013 - Visa application and acknowledgement
16 May 2013 - Medicals Exam
23 May 2013 - NBI Clearance
31 May 2013 - CO allocated Brisbane GSM Team 31
23 July 2013 - Singapore COC submitted
24 July 2013 - Visa Approved (IED 20 May 2014)
Posts: 39Member
Joined: Jun 07, 2011
May 25, 2012 - IELTS results (BC) - L-8; R-8.5; W-7; S-7 OBS- 7.5
June 15, 2012- Send docs for assessment to CPAA
June 25, 2012- CPAA assessment results
June 27, 2012 - Lodged GSM VE 175 online application
Aug 22,, 2012 - CO Allocated
Sep 14, 2012 - Medicals Finalized
Sep 20, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED May 21, 2013) God is Great!!!
Posts: 109Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2013
Nominated Occupation: 221111 - Accountant (General):22.02.13-IELTS passed|21.05.13-Positive assessment CPAA|22.05.13-EOI submitted|03.06.13-Invitation received|04.06.13-189 lodged|07.06.13-NBI uploaded|15.06.13-Medicals done|31.07.13-CO assigned (T33,Brisbane)|22.08.13-Addtl docs sent to CO|04.10.13-Visa Granted! THANK YOU LORD!!!
Posts: 39Member
Joined: Jun 07, 2011
May 25, 2012 - IELTS results (BC) - L-8; R-8.5; W-7; S-7 OBS- 7.5
June 15, 2012- Send docs for assessment to CPAA
June 25, 2012- CPAA assessment results
June 27, 2012 - Lodged GSM VE 175 online application
Aug 22,, 2012 - CO Allocated
Sep 14, 2012 - Medicals Finalized
Sep 20, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED May 21, 2013) God is Great!!!
Posts: 66Member
Joined: Apr 19, 2013
Posts: 91applymembership
Joined: Jan 03, 2013
18 Nov 2012 - IELTS Academic Exam (L-8.5; R-8.5; W-7; S-8; OBS-8)
19 Feb 2013 - General Accountant Assessment - Not suitable (Accounting Theory)
12 Mar 2013 - Assessment Review - Not suitable (Accounting Theory)
Change ANZSCO to External Auditor - CPA Australia
15 Apr 2013 - External Auditor Assessment - Suitable
19 Apr 2013 - Lodged EOI
05 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply for Visa (189)
08 May 2013 - Visa application and acknowledgement
16 May 2013 - Medicals Exam
23 May 2013 - NBI Clearance
31 May 2013 - CO allocated Brisbane GSM Team 31
23 July 2013 - Singapore COC submitted
24 July 2013 - Visa Approved (IED 20 May 2014)
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Joined: Apr 19, 2013
Posts: 109Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2013
kelan ka ba nagpa-assess for migration?
Nominated Occupation: 221111 - Accountant (General):22.02.13-IELTS passed|21.05.13-Positive assessment CPAA|22.05.13-EOI submitted|03.06.13-Invitation received|04.06.13-189 lodged|07.06.13-NBI uploaded|15.06.13-Medicals done|31.07.13-CO assigned (T33,Brisbane)|22.08.13-Addtl docs sent to CO|04.10.13-Visa Granted! THANK YOU LORD!!!
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Joined: Apr 19, 2013
Posts: 22Member
Joined: Oct 05, 2013
I'm a newbie here. I find this forum very helpful.
I have questions po regarding the documents to be submitted to ICAA. I'm currently preparing for IELTS and collating all the required documents for ICAA migration assessment, at the same time. My question is very strict po ba ang ICAA when it comes to the submitted documents? I recently requested course outlines and syllabus of the specific accounting and finance subjects, fortunately my school has accomodated my request and was able to pick up the documents in just after a couple of days. However, I noticed that each copy that was given to me was already certified by our college dean (kaya pala napamahal ako). As per ICAA website:
The person/agent certifying your documents must confirm that they have seen and compared the original to the copy that they are certifying and that it is a true copy. The full name, address, signature and title of the person/agent certifying the documents must be included as part of the certification.
Accepted authorities for certifying documents in Australia:
Australian Chartered Accountant/Australian CPA (must include membership number)
Australian embassy/consulate/high commission staff
University official (must include university stamp in addition to signature)
Notary public
Solicitor, legal practitioner, Magistrate
Justice of the Peace
Commissioner for declarations
Commissioner for affidavits
Commissioner of oaths
Migration agent, registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority (must included registration number)
Police office (in Australia only)
Pharmacist (in Australia only)
Postal Manager (in Australia only)
For overseas authorities please refer to the public notary within your country.
Please note that the Institute reserves the right to request original documentation if required or deemed necessary.
Based from the requirements above, notary public lang po ba ang pwede mag certify ng documents originating from countries outside Australia?
May naka experience na po ba dito na nagpa assess with ICAA na school dean or registrar po ang nag certify with positive results?
Thank you!
1 March 2014 - IELTS: Academic Module test date
14 March 2014 - IELTS results: L-8.5, R-9, W-7, S-7, OBS: 8
21 March 2014 - Application received by CPA Australia (CPAA) for ANZSCO 221213 External Auditor
15 April 2014 - Assessment completed by CPAA
21 April 2014 - Received letter from CPAA: 12/12
21 April 2014 - Lodged 189 EOI plus partner's points (70 pts.)
28 April 2014 - Received invite to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) (Permanent) visa application
4 May 2014 - Lodged Visa Application
10 May 2014 - Medicals
20 May 2014 - Medicals received by DIBP
28 May 2014 - CO Allocated - Team 23 GSM Adelaide
24 June 2014 - Uploaded police clearance
25 June 2014 - Uploaded Form 80
1 July 2014 - Visa Grant
19 July 2014 - Melbourne bound
Posts: 109Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2013
Nominated Occupation: 221111 - Accountant (General):22.02.13-IELTS passed|21.05.13-Positive assessment CPAA|22.05.13-EOI submitted|03.06.13-Invitation received|04.06.13-189 lodged|07.06.13-NBI uploaded|15.06.13-Medicals done|31.07.13-CO assigned (T33,Brisbane)|22.08.13-Addtl docs sent to CO|04.10.13-Visa Granted! THANK YOU LORD!!!
Posts: 109Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2013
Nominated Occupation: 221111 - Accountant (General):22.02.13-IELTS passed|21.05.13-Positive assessment CPAA|22.05.13-EOI submitted|03.06.13-Invitation received|04.06.13-189 lodged|07.06.13-NBI uploaded|15.06.13-Medicals done|31.07.13-CO assigned (T33,Brisbane)|22.08.13-Addtl docs sent to CO|04.10.13-Visa Granted! THANK YOU LORD!!!
Posts: 195Member
Joined: Sep 29, 2013
Full-fledged Member kasi ako ng Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants ISCA (formerly Institute of CPAs in Singapore). May mutual recognition agreement between CPA Australia and ISCA
Gusto ko lang sana matanong kung associate ba or full fledged CPA membership ang ibibigay kung sakaling mag apply ako sa CPA Australia.
Yung nakalagay kasi sa application form na membership fee, if approved, is the same as the membership fee for full CPA. Isang amount lang ng membership fee ang nakalagay,
CPA (Australia)
Chartered Accountant (Singapore)
CPA (Philippines)
Posts: 109Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2013
Nominated Occupation: 221111 - Accountant (General):22.02.13-IELTS passed|21.05.13-Positive assessment CPAA|22.05.13-EOI submitted|03.06.13-Invitation received|04.06.13-189 lodged|07.06.13-NBI uploaded|15.06.13-Medicals done|31.07.13-CO assigned (T33,Brisbane)|22.08.13-Addtl docs sent to CO|04.10.13-Visa Granted! THANK YOU LORD!!!
Posts: 195Member
Joined: Sep 29, 2013
yes, i need to pay membership fee separately for CPA Australia and ISCA, i agree.
Unfortunately, CPA Australia cannot advise by telephone or email whether or not an applicant is eligible for exemptions or membership. Nag email ako once, but they required me to submit a membership application.
Nagbabakasakali ako dito sa forum baka may same case sa akin.
CPA (Australia)
Chartered Accountant (Singapore)
CPA (Philippines)
Posts: 109Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2013
Nominated Occupation: 221111 - Accountant (General):22.02.13-IELTS passed|21.05.13-Positive assessment CPAA|22.05.13-EOI submitted|03.06.13-Invitation received|04.06.13-189 lodged|07.06.13-NBI uploaded|15.06.13-Medicals done|31.07.13-CO assigned (T33,Brisbane)|22.08.13-Addtl docs sent to CO|04.10.13-Visa Granted! THANK YOU LORD!!!
Posts: 195Member
Joined: Sep 29, 2013
CPA (Australia)
Chartered Accountant (Singapore)
CPA (Philippines)
Posts: 92Member
Joined: Sep 28, 2013
Thank you!
07 SEPT 2013 - IELTS Exam
27 SEPT 2013 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.5 S: 7.0 OBS: 8.0)
09 OCT 2013 - CPAA Assessment Sent
18 NOV 2013 - CPAA Positive Assessment Result
20 NOV 2013 - EOI submitted with 70 points
02 DEC 2013 - Received invitation
04 DEC 2013 - Applied for 189 Visa
16 JAN 2014 - CO Allocated Brisbane GSM Team 34
22 JAN 2014 - Uploaded payslips, contracts
23 JAN 2014 - Visa GRANT (IED DEC 16, 2014)
Posts: 19Member
Joined: May 14, 2013
I recently had my Skills and Work (Combined Assessment) assessed by ICAA and per status sa website nila Completed na kaso inaantay ko pa yung actual letter from them para makapag proceed ako ng EOI, granting positive ang outcome. Per inquiry snail mail by post ang method of delivery nila. Usually gano katagal bago ma-receive dito sa Pinas?
Sir @TasBurrFoot napansin ko yung sa wife nyo may result na from CPAA in just a month. Gano katagal nyo inantay nung outcome? By regular post din pa sila magpadala ng assessment?
Thank you!
16 Aug 2013- IELTS Academic L8 R7.5 S8 W7
9 Sept 2013- Combined Skills Assessment to ICAA
8 Oct 2013- ICAA Website Assessment Completion
18 Oct 2013- Suitable Skills Assessment + Employment
18 Oct 2013- Submitted EOI
20 Oct 2013- Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
7 Nov 2013- Lodged visa application
3 Dec 2013- CO Allocation
9 Dec 2013- NBI Clearance
13 Dec 2013- Meds at SLEC BGC
18 Dec 2013- VISA Grant
05 Apr 2014- Touchdown Sydney!
Posts: 109Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2013
Nominated Occupation: 221111 - Accountant (General):22.02.13-IELTS passed|21.05.13-Positive assessment CPAA|22.05.13-EOI submitted|03.06.13-Invitation received|04.06.13-189 lodged|07.06.13-NBI uploaded|15.06.13-Medicals done|31.07.13-CO assigned (T33,Brisbane)|22.08.13-Addtl docs sent to CO|04.10.13-Visa Granted! THANK YOU LORD!!!
Posts: 109Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2013
Nominated Occupation: 221111 - Accountant (General):22.02.13-IELTS passed|21.05.13-Positive assessment CPAA|22.05.13-EOI submitted|03.06.13-Invitation received|04.06.13-189 lodged|07.06.13-NBI uploaded|15.06.13-Medicals done|31.07.13-CO assigned (T33,Brisbane)|22.08.13-Addtl docs sent to CO|04.10.13-Visa Granted! THANK YOU LORD!!!
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
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: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
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: 19Member
Joined: May 14, 2013
I also sent an inquiry sa Customer Service ng ICAA and sabi nila di sila nagpapadala ng result electronically kaya kelangan talaga to wait for the letter itself. For info na rin sa ibang naka experience or nagpapa assess tru ICAA.
16 Aug 2013- IELTS Academic L8 R7.5 S8 W7
9 Sept 2013- Combined Skills Assessment to ICAA
8 Oct 2013- ICAA Website Assessment Completion
18 Oct 2013- Suitable Skills Assessment + Employment
18 Oct 2013- Submitted EOI
20 Oct 2013- Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
7 Nov 2013- Lodged visa application
3 Dec 2013- CO Allocation
9 Dec 2013- NBI Clearance
13 Dec 2013- Meds at SLEC BGC
18 Dec 2013- VISA Grant
05 Apr 2014- Touchdown Sydney!
Posts: 92Member
Joined: Sep 28, 2013
I just realised (after sending the assessment docs) that I can apply and pay online pala and then send the supporting docs later. What we did is the mano-mano way, filled out the application form and then send everything to CPAA. Anyone here have done this? Were you contacted by CPAA upon receipt of docs or the assessment is completed?
Maraming salamat!
07 SEPT 2013 - IELTS Exam
27 SEPT 2013 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.5 S: 7.0 OBS: 8.0)
09 OCT 2013 - CPAA Assessment Sent
18 NOV 2013 - CPAA Positive Assessment Result
20 NOV 2013 - EOI submitted with 70 points
02 DEC 2013 - Received invitation
04 DEC 2013 - Applied for 189 Visa
16 JAN 2014 - CO Allocated Brisbane GSM Team 34
22 JAN 2014 - Uploaded payslips, contracts
23 JAN 2014 - Visa GRANT (IED DEC 16, 2014)
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
What we did was create a log-in sa CPA Australia and paid for the assessment; an hour later, we sent the paper documents to Melbourne... No confirmation was given to us that they have received the documents.
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: 92Member
Joined: Sep 28, 2013
I tried creating a log-in details kaso magbabayad pala, eh dun sa form na ni-fill out namin meron ng authorization form to charge our card. Baka madoble ang charging.
07 SEPT 2013 - IELTS Exam
27 SEPT 2013 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.5 S: 7.0 OBS: 8.0)
09 OCT 2013 - CPAA Assessment Sent
18 NOV 2013 - CPAA Positive Assessment Result
20 NOV 2013 - EOI submitted with 70 points
02 DEC 2013 - Received invitation
04 DEC 2013 - Applied for 189 Visa
16 JAN 2014 - CO Allocated Brisbane GSM Team 34
22 JAN 2014 - Uploaded payslips, contracts
23 JAN 2014 - Visa GRANT (IED DEC 16, 2014)
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
You may try to get in touch with them 2 wks after passing your papers.
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: 63Member
Joined: Aug 24, 2013
17-08-2013 IELTS Acad Take 1 @ BC Dubai L-7.5 R-7 W-6.5 S-7
14-09-2013 Applied for writing remark
26-10-2013 ELTS Acad Take 2 @ BC Dubai L-6.0 R-6.0 W-7 S-6.5
09-11-2013 Received writing remark but score unchanged
14-12-2013 IELTS Acad Take 3 @ UOWD Dubai - L-7 R-7 W-6.5 S-6.5
20-01-2014 Preparing again for Take 4...Lord bless our struggle to achieve our target band score...
Posts: 91applymembership
Joined: Jan 03, 2013
18 Nov 2012 - IELTS Academic Exam (L-8.5; R-8.5; W-7; S-8; OBS-8)
19 Feb 2013 - General Accountant Assessment - Not suitable (Accounting Theory)
12 Mar 2013 - Assessment Review - Not suitable (Accounting Theory)
Change ANZSCO to External Auditor - CPA Australia
15 Apr 2013 - External Auditor Assessment - Suitable
19 Apr 2013 - Lodged EOI
05 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply for Visa (189)
08 May 2013 - Visa application and acknowledgement
16 May 2013 - Medicals Exam
23 May 2013 - NBI Clearance
31 May 2013 - CO allocated Brisbane GSM Team 31
23 July 2013 - Singapore COC submitted
24 July 2013 - Visa Approved (IED 20 May 2014)