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Posts: 490Member
Joined: Aug 21, 2012
at mabilis din took only a month.. go na..
Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
Engineer
1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
11-11-2013 lodged visa application
11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
09-11-2014 Received job offer
09-29-2014 First day at work
11-15-2014 Bought our first car
Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there
Posts: 704Member
Joined: Feb 27, 2013
Visa Grant - Dec 22, 2015
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Joined: May 13, 2012
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Visa Grant - Dec 22, 2015
Posts: 87Member
Joined: Dec 11, 2011
Nov 30 2013 - IELTS (Academic) @IDP Manila
Dec 13 2013 - IELTS result (L=8.5 R=7.5 W=6.5 S=7)
Dec 14 2013 - Applied for remarking
Posts: 704Member
Joined: Feb 27, 2013
Visa Grant - Dec 22, 2015
Posts: 87Member
Joined: Dec 11, 2011
Nov 30 2013 - IELTS (Academic) @IDP Manila
Dec 13 2013 - IELTS result (L=8.5 R=7.5 W=6.5 S=7)
Dec 14 2013 - Applied for remarking
Posts: 409Member
Joined: Oct 03, 2012
Posts: 87Member
Joined: Dec 11, 2011
Nov 30 2013 - IELTS (Academic) @IDP Manila
Dec 13 2013 - IELTS result (L=8.5 R=7.5 W=6.5 S=7)
Dec 14 2013 - Applied for remarking
Posts: 409Member
Joined: Oct 03, 2012
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: 212Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2013
2014 exam. i got the following scores -
R: 8.0
L: 7.5
W: 6.0
S: 7.0
i am plannning to do a retake on march 2014 and at the same time apply for remarking on writing only. just want to have options for a worst case scenarion. do you think the scores may have any chance at all? my target is to have no score below 7.0.
thanks
Resources
Visa Status Trackers
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+ 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
Posts: 544Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2012
Goodluck...
May 2012 - Revalidated ACS Application (System Analyst)
9/1/2012 - Taken My 3rd IELTS Exam
9/14/2012 - Got IELTS results: L=8,R=8.5,W=7,S=7 .. :-) .. pag may tiyaga..may nilaga
9/15/2012 - Updated my EOI = 65 points (visa 190);60 (VISA 189)
10/10/2012 - Australia Federal Police Clearance Submitted Online
10/11/2012 - FBI Clearance Sent Through DHL
10/22/2012 - Received scan copy of AFP clearance from my friend in Melbourne
11/15/2012 - Received Invitation for 189 (about 2 months after 60 pts effectivity)
11/24/2012 - 189 VISA Lodged
11/29/2012 - DIAC Ack :-)
12/4/2012 - Received FBI clearance. Friend in US sent scanned copy
12/17/2012 - CO Assigned
04/17/2013 Visa 189 Granted.. Thank you Lord...
08/09/2013 - Flight to Sydney through PAL
08/10/2013 - Touchdown Sydney
08/12/2013 - Start of Job Hunt in Australia
08/26/2013 - First day of work... THANK YOU LORD...
07/16/2015 - Transferred to my second job/company
Pray, Hope AND Don't Worry - Padre Pio
Posts: 193Member
Joined: Nov 27, 2011
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Occupation: Computer and Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111)
Main Applicant: Wife
29 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
27 July 2013 - Suitablle, AQF Bachelor Degree, 8 yrs experience counted
29 August 2013 - IELTS Exam Date, IDP Singapore
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2013
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
Posts: 193Member
Joined: Nov 27, 2011
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Occupation: Computer and Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111)
Main Applicant: Wife
29 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
27 July 2013 - Suitablle, AQF Bachelor Degree, 8 yrs experience counted
29 August 2013 - IELTS Exam Date, IDP Singapore
Posts: 21Member
Joined: Sep 17, 2013
Posts: 116Member
Joined: Oct 19, 2013
Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261111 - ICT Business Analyst
Timeline:
11/20/13 - ACS Skill Assessment
12/7/13 - IELTS exam
12/20/13 - Received IELTS results (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 6.5)
1/2/14 - Filed for IELTS remarking
2/12/14 - ACS Result Suitable, comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree
2/21/14 - Received Remarking Result (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 7)
3/6/14 - Submitted VIC SS application
5/26/14 - Received invite to lodge visa 189 (60 pts) Thank you lord!
6/15/14 - Lodged Visa 189
7/14/14 - Medicals @ St Lukes global
7/15/14 - Done uploading all documents including Form 80. Waiting for CO allocation.
7/22/14 - CO allocated (Team 07 GSM Adelaide). Requested for additional docs.
8/1/14 - Medicals Referred
7/3/15 - Visa Grant
"That in all things God may be glorified"
Posts: 116Member
Joined: Oct 19, 2013
dumating na result ng remarking ko today. thank god successful ung remark ko for speaking. From 6.5 to 7 na and narefund ko ung money ko. ^_^
So, advice ko lang, if you really think na deserve nyo ung remark go ahead and file it. Mahirap kasi pinoy ang nagchecheck unlike pag niremark pinapadala pa sa oz.
Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261111 - ICT Business Analyst
Timeline:
11/20/13 - ACS Skill Assessment
12/7/13 - IELTS exam
12/20/13 - Received IELTS results (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 6.5)
1/2/14 - Filed for IELTS remarking
2/12/14 - ACS Result Suitable, comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree
2/21/14 - Received Remarking Result (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 7)
3/6/14 - Submitted VIC SS application
5/26/14 - Received invite to lodge visa 189 (60 pts) Thank you lord!
6/15/14 - Lodged Visa 189
7/14/14 - Medicals @ St Lukes global
7/15/14 - Done uploading all documents including Form 80. Waiting for CO allocation.
7/22/14 - CO allocated (Team 07 GSM Adelaide). Requested for additional docs.
8/1/14 - Medicals Referred
7/3/15 - Visa Grant
"That in all things God may be glorified"
Posts: 412Member
Joined: Nov 25, 2013
Student Visa 573 (SVP) Timeline:
28 Nov 2013 - submitted int'l student application to Victoria Uni
20-21 Dec 2013 - sat IELTS Academic module exam
03 Jan 2014 - received IELTS scores (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:8.0 S:8.0 OBS:8.0)
07 Jan 2014 - undertook medical exam at NHSI Makati
16 Jan 2014 - received unconditional offer from VU
13 Feb 2014 - paid 1st sem tuition fees; received e-COE from VU
13 Feb 2014 - lodged visa application at PIASI
17 Feb 2014 - received visa grant via email (thank you, Lord!)
21 Feb 2014 - first day in OZ
24 Feb 2014 - first day of classes
19 June 2015 - last of day classes!
06 Aug 2015 - received Letter of Completion from uni
14 Oct 2015 - Graduation
Journey to PR:
07 Aug 2015 - submitted skills assessment to ACS (261311 - Analyst Programmer)
12 Aug 2015 - received positive skills assessment result from ACS
12 Aug 2015 - submitted EOI for 189 (60 points), 190 (NSW-65 points), 489 (state and relative sponsored - 70 points)
29 Oct 2015 - received ITA for NSW State Nomination
03 Nov 2015 - submitted application for NSW State Nomination
19 Nov 2015 - received NSW SN approval and ITA for 190 visa
01 Dec 2015 - lodged 190 application
14 Dec 2015 - health exam at BUPA Melbourne
15 Dec 2015 - Initial (and hopefully final) CO contact, asking for PCC
22 Dec 2015 - submitted Australian PCC and NBI Clearance
16 Feb 2016 - received 190 PR visa grant
Citizenship:
Date applied: 27 March 2018
Date received the acknowledgement email: 27 March 2018
Received test invite: 11 Feb 2019 for 25 March 2019 (rescheduled to 25 Feb)
Citizenship Approval: 11 March 209
Received Ceremony Invitation: 24 May 2019
Date of Ceremony: 25 June 2019
Posts: 116Member
Joined: Oct 19, 2013
Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261111 - ICT Business Analyst
Timeline:
11/20/13 - ACS Skill Assessment
12/7/13 - IELTS exam
12/20/13 - Received IELTS results (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 6.5)
1/2/14 - Filed for IELTS remarking
2/12/14 - ACS Result Suitable, comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree
2/21/14 - Received Remarking Result (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 7)
3/6/14 - Submitted VIC SS application
5/26/14 - Received invite to lodge visa 189 (60 pts) Thank you lord!
6/15/14 - Lodged Visa 189
7/14/14 - Medicals @ St Lukes global
7/15/14 - Done uploading all documents including Form 80. Waiting for CO allocation.
7/22/14 - CO allocated (Team 07 GSM Adelaide). Requested for additional docs.
8/1/14 - Medicals Referred
7/3/15 - Visa Grant
"That in all things God may be glorified"
Posts: 412Member
Joined: Nov 25, 2013
Student Visa 573 (SVP) Timeline:
28 Nov 2013 - submitted int'l student application to Victoria Uni
20-21 Dec 2013 - sat IELTS Academic module exam
03 Jan 2014 - received IELTS scores (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:8.0 S:8.0 OBS:8.0)
07 Jan 2014 - undertook medical exam at NHSI Makati
16 Jan 2014 - received unconditional offer from VU
13 Feb 2014 - paid 1st sem tuition fees; received e-COE from VU
13 Feb 2014 - lodged visa application at PIASI
17 Feb 2014 - received visa grant via email (thank you, Lord!)
21 Feb 2014 - first day in OZ
24 Feb 2014 - first day of classes
19 June 2015 - last of day classes!
06 Aug 2015 - received Letter of Completion from uni
14 Oct 2015 - Graduation
Journey to PR:
07 Aug 2015 - submitted skills assessment to ACS (261311 - Analyst Programmer)
12 Aug 2015 - received positive skills assessment result from ACS
12 Aug 2015 - submitted EOI for 189 (60 points), 190 (NSW-65 points), 489 (state and relative sponsored - 70 points)
29 Oct 2015 - received ITA for NSW State Nomination
03 Nov 2015 - submitted application for NSW State Nomination
19 Nov 2015 - received NSW SN approval and ITA for 190 visa
01 Dec 2015 - lodged 190 application
14 Dec 2015 - health exam at BUPA Melbourne
15 Dec 2015 - Initial (and hopefully final) CO contact, asking for PCC
22 Dec 2015 - submitted Australian PCC and NBI Clearance
16 Feb 2016 - received 190 PR visa grant
Citizenship:
Date applied: 27 March 2018
Date received the acknowledgement email: 27 March 2018
Received test invite: 11 Feb 2019 for 25 March 2019 (rescheduled to 25 Feb)
Citizenship Approval: 11 March 209
Received Ceremony Invitation: 24 May 2019
Date of Ceremony: 25 June 2019
Posts: 64Member
Joined: May 31, 2013
BS ECE. Section 2 School. 8.5 Years overall IT experience.
10/08/2015 : Started job hunting.
06/08/2015 : Moved to Sydney.
14/04/2015 : Visa Approved.
20/12/2014 : Lodged Visa.
26/10/2014 : Invited Visa 189.
07/10/2014 : Submitted EOI - 60 points.
20/09/2014 : IELTS IDP Makati (L,R,W,S - 8.5, 8, 7, 7)
04/11/2013 : ACS Suitable (3 years skilled) + AQF Bachelor Major in Computing.
26/07/2013 : ACS Skills Assessment (ANZSCO 261311)
Posts: 116Member
Joined: Oct 19, 2013
Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261111 - ICT Business Analyst
Timeline:
11/20/13 - ACS Skill Assessment
12/7/13 - IELTS exam
12/20/13 - Received IELTS results (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 6.5)
1/2/14 - Filed for IELTS remarking
2/12/14 - ACS Result Suitable, comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree
2/21/14 - Received Remarking Result (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 7)
3/6/14 - Submitted VIC SS application
5/26/14 - Received invite to lodge visa 189 (60 pts) Thank you lord!
6/15/14 - Lodged Visa 189
7/14/14 - Medicals @ St Lukes global
7/15/14 - Done uploading all documents including Form 80. Waiting for CO allocation.
7/22/14 - CO allocated (Team 07 GSM Adelaide). Requested for additional docs.
8/1/14 - Medicals Referred
7/3/15 - Visa Grant
"That in all things God may be glorified"
Posts: 116Member
Joined: Oct 19, 2013
Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261111 - ICT Business Analyst
Timeline:
11/20/13 - ACS Skill Assessment
12/7/13 - IELTS exam
12/20/13 - Received IELTS results (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 6.5)
1/2/14 - Filed for IELTS remarking
2/12/14 - ACS Result Suitable, comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree
2/21/14 - Received Remarking Result (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 7)
3/6/14 - Submitted VIC SS application
5/26/14 - Received invite to lodge visa 189 (60 pts) Thank you lord!
6/15/14 - Lodged Visa 189
7/14/14 - Medicals @ St Lukes global
7/15/14 - Done uploading all documents including Form 80. Waiting for CO allocation.
7/22/14 - CO allocated (Team 07 GSM Adelaide). Requested for additional docs.
8/1/14 - Medicals Referred
7/3/15 - Visa Grant
"That in all things God may be glorified"
Posts: 64Member
Joined: May 31, 2013
whew..waiting game nanaman.
BS ECE. Section 2 School. 8.5 Years overall IT experience.
10/08/2015 : Started job hunting.
06/08/2015 : Moved to Sydney.
14/04/2015 : Visa Approved.
20/12/2014 : Lodged Visa.
26/10/2014 : Invited Visa 189.
07/10/2014 : Submitted EOI - 60 points.
20/09/2014 : IELTS IDP Makati (L,R,W,S - 8.5, 8, 7, 7)
04/11/2013 : ACS Suitable (3 years skilled) + AQF Bachelor Major in Computing.
26/07/2013 : ACS Skills Assessment (ANZSCO 261311)
Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
Joined: Mar 30, 2013
oN the other hand, if mas mataas ang 2nd IELTS results mo (let's say at least 7 all), pero invited ka na for visa 190 & nakapaglodge na ng visa, mabago mo pa ba? Para instead of 190, mag-189 ka na?
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~
Posts: 412Member
Joined: Nov 25, 2013
You will need to withdraw your 190 application and lodge a 189 application, but you won't be refunded with the 190 visa application fee. Information of withdrawal and refund can be found here: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/withdrawing-visa-application.htm
Student Visa 573 (SVP) Timeline:
28 Nov 2013 - submitted int'l student application to Victoria Uni
20-21 Dec 2013 - sat IELTS Academic module exam
03 Jan 2014 - received IELTS scores (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:8.0 S:8.0 OBS:8.0)
07 Jan 2014 - undertook medical exam at NHSI Makati
16 Jan 2014 - received unconditional offer from VU
13 Feb 2014 - paid 1st sem tuition fees; received e-COE from VU
13 Feb 2014 - lodged visa application at PIASI
17 Feb 2014 - received visa grant via email (thank you, Lord!)
21 Feb 2014 - first day in OZ
24 Feb 2014 - first day of classes
19 June 2015 - last of day classes!
06 Aug 2015 - received Letter of Completion from uni
14 Oct 2015 - Graduation
Journey to PR:
07 Aug 2015 - submitted skills assessment to ACS (261311 - Analyst Programmer)
12 Aug 2015 - received positive skills assessment result from ACS
12 Aug 2015 - submitted EOI for 189 (60 points), 190 (NSW-65 points), 489 (state and relative sponsored - 70 points)
29 Oct 2015 - received ITA for NSW State Nomination
03 Nov 2015 - submitted application for NSW State Nomination
19 Nov 2015 - received NSW SN approval and ITA for 190 visa
01 Dec 2015 - lodged 190 application
14 Dec 2015 - health exam at BUPA Melbourne
15 Dec 2015 - Initial (and hopefully final) CO contact, asking for PCC
22 Dec 2015 - submitted Australian PCC and NBI Clearance
16 Feb 2016 - received 190 PR visa grant
Citizenship:
Date applied: 27 March 2018
Date received the acknowledgement email: 27 March 2018
Received test invite: 11 Feb 2019 for 25 March 2019 (rescheduled to 25 Feb)
Citizenship Approval: 11 March 209
Received Ceremony Invitation: 24 May 2019
Date of Ceremony: 25 June 2019
Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
Joined: Mar 30, 2013
Thanks din about sa remarking info. Follow-up question, the same question mentioned earlier but retake IELTS (not remarking).
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~
Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
Joined: Mar 30, 2013
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~