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Posts: 759Member
Joined: Apr 19, 2013
"IF YOU ASK ANYTHING IN MY NAME, I WILL DO IT".
John 14:14
Loving Lord!The Scripture says that You are aware of all our needs, even before we ask You. So I come to You and place this request at Your loving hands.You know how desperate I am for getting the Visa. My soul has become weary and anxious over this delay in getting the visa .O Lord! Speak in the hearts of the concerned officials, grant me favour in their eyes and help me to get my visa on time so that my purpose is fulfilled. Perfect everything for me my Master. I wait at Your feet and trust in You to make this possible. I know that You will do it for You will never let Your children down. I thank You for listening to my plea! To You alone be all honour and glory. In the sweet name of Jesus I pray.Amen.
Posts: 311Member
Joined: Sep 25, 2012
11/17/12: passed school application thru IDP * 12/4/12: received letter of offer (univ. of newcastle) * 12/12/12: credit application * 2/22/13: received new letter of offer * 2/26/13: paid deposit fee * 3/8/13: received COE and paid visa fee * 4/10/13: visa application thru IDP * 4/11/13: medical request from DIAC * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 4/19/13: SLEC uploaded my medicals * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 7/11/13: VISA GRANTED
Posts: 311Member
Joined: Sep 25, 2012
11/17/12: passed school application thru IDP * 12/4/12: received letter of offer (univ. of newcastle) * 12/12/12: credit application * 2/22/13: received new letter of offer * 2/26/13: paid deposit fee * 3/8/13: received COE and paid visa fee * 4/10/13: visa application thru IDP * 4/11/13: medical request from DIAC * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 4/19/13: SLEC uploaded my medicals * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 7/11/13: VISA GRANTED
Posts: 13Member
Joined: Dec 20, 2013
July 18, - IELTS Exam
July 31. - IELTS result
August 22- Applied to Victoria University thru IDP
November 18- Received Conditinal Offer Letter
December 9- Received Full Offer Letter
December 12- Accepted Offer and Paid Tuition fee
December 23- Purchased OSHC at Bupa
Jan 14- Received eCoE and Medicals at SLEC done
Jan 15- Lodged Visa Application thru IDP
Jan 16- Received text from PIASI that Embassy received application
Jan 17- Acknowledgement Letter from Embassy
Posts: 58Member
Joined: Sep 06, 2013
Posts: 412Member
Joined: Nov 25, 2013
Do you know any reputable office in Quezon City that notarizes certified true copies of documents at a friendly price? Gusto kong patulan yung isang nakita ko sa Tandang Sora public market (P100/page) pero baka magka-aberya if it turns out to not be legit.
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: 166Member
Joined: Apr 23, 2013
My OZ Journey
573 Student Visa - Master of Health Science
May 2013 - IELTS
June 2013 - Application, enrolment to UWS
July 2013 - Application lodged thru AMS
Sep 2013 - Medical examinations at NHSI
Oct 2013 - 573 Visa grant!
189 Independent Skilled - Medical Laboratory Scientist
Aug 2013 - Applied for assessment (AIMS)
Sep 2013 - Positive assessment - Med. Lab. Technician
Mar 2014 - AIMS examination for Med. Lab. Scientist
23 Apr 2014 - IELTS result (R-8.5, L-9.0, W-7.0, S-8.5)
02 May 2014 - EOI submitted (65 pts)
14 May 2014 - Application lodged
13 Jun 2014 - CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team 23)
17 Jun 2014 - Medical examination
22 Jul 2014 - Visa grant!
Thank you to the One above.
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Joined: Nov 05, 2013
nag apply/pa-assist ako sa IDP for my student visa processing. sa MEGT ako. uhm my biggest concern is what to put sa statement of purpose.
meron bang tips on what not to include and what to include sa statement of purpose para mas malaki chance na maapprove?
TIA
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Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 289Member
Joined: Oct 10, 2013
SVP Subclass 573 with dependent
January 2014- arrived Australia
March 2014- Classes start
December 2015- finished uni.
December 2015- Lodged subclass 485 visa, Medical exams cleared.
February 2016- 485 Visa Granted
March 2016- skills assessment application submitted
May 4 2016- positive skills assessment
May 16 2016- Lodged EOI (60 points)
May 24 2016- ITA subclass 189
June 4 2016- lodged subclass 189
June 14 2016- CO allocation (team Adelaide)
***********waiting for the golden GRANT*********
To God be the glory!!
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Joined: Sep 03, 2013
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Sep 03, 2013
Posts: 311Member
Joined: Sep 25, 2012
11/17/12: passed school application thru IDP * 12/4/12: received letter of offer (univ. of newcastle) * 12/12/12: credit application * 2/22/13: received new letter of offer * 2/26/13: paid deposit fee * 3/8/13: received COE and paid visa fee * 4/10/13: visa application thru IDP * 4/11/13: medical request from DIAC * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 4/19/13: SLEC uploaded my medicals * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 7/11/13: VISA GRANTED
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Joined: Feb 12, 2013
Posts: 412Member
Joined: Nov 25, 2013
Re: medical checkup for student visa applicants, anong tests ang ginagawa? And around how much yung fees na kailangan? Also I'm seeing different responses online - kailangan ba maglodge muna then wait for request for medical from dibp or pwede na magpamedical before lodgement para mabilis?
Thank you.
EDIT: I saw this online: http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/health-requirements/electronic-health-processing.htm
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/health-requirements/my-health-declarations.htm
Pwede. Thanks, Google.
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: 190Member
Joined: Jul 15, 2013
VET - Subclass 572
October 2011 - IELTS Exam
July 8, 2013 - Received eCoE from Supreme Business College Sydney
August 7, 2013 - Lodged application through VIA
August 12, 2013 - Received Acknowledgement email that my application was received together with the medical examination request
August 14, 2013 - Medical Examination Done @ NHSI
August 16, 2013 - Medical Results were uploaded to DIAC as per NHSI (phone follow-up)
October 7, 2013 - Visa Grant!
Posts: 759Member
Joined: Apr 19, 2013
"IF YOU ASK ANYTHING IN MY NAME, I WILL DO IT".
John 14:14
Loving Lord!The Scripture says that You are aware of all our needs, even before we ask You. So I come to You and place this request at Your loving hands.You know how desperate I am for getting the Visa. My soul has become weary and anxious over this delay in getting the visa .O Lord! Speak in the hearts of the concerned officials, grant me favour in their eyes and help me to get my visa on time so that my purpose is fulfilled. Perfect everything for me my Master. I wait at Your feet and trust in You to make this possible. I know that You will do it for You will never let Your children down. I thank You for listening to my plea! To You alone be all honour and glory. In the sweet name of Jesus I pray.Amen.
Posts: 190Member
Joined: Jul 15, 2013
VET - Subclass 572
October 2011 - IELTS Exam
July 8, 2013 - Received eCoE from Supreme Business College Sydney
August 7, 2013 - Lodged application through VIA
August 12, 2013 - Received Acknowledgement email that my application was received together with the medical examination request
August 14, 2013 - Medical Examination Done @ NHSI
August 16, 2013 - Medical Results were uploaded to DIAC as per NHSI (phone follow-up)
October 7, 2013 - Visa Grant!
Posts: 759Member
Joined: Apr 19, 2013
"IF YOU ASK ANYTHING IN MY NAME, I WILL DO IT".
John 14:14
Loving Lord!The Scripture says that You are aware of all our needs, even before we ask You. So I come to You and place this request at Your loving hands.You know how desperate I am for getting the Visa. My soul has become weary and anxious over this delay in getting the visa .O Lord! Speak in the hearts of the concerned officials, grant me favour in their eyes and help me to get my visa on time so that my purpose is fulfilled. Perfect everything for me my Master. I wait at Your feet and trust in You to make this possible. I know that You will do it for You will never let Your children down. I thank You for listening to my plea! To You alone be all honour and glory. In the sweet name of Jesus I pray.Amen.
Posts: 412Member
Joined: Nov 25, 2013
Nag-attach ba kayo ng IELTS TRF certified true copy sa student visa application form? Wala naman kasing nakalagay dun na "Documentation attached? Y/N", so I'm thinking hindi naman kailangan.
Thank you.
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: 1Member
Joined: Jan 06, 2014
I'm also planning to study EN/div2 nursing and im going to IDP cebu this wednesday to get information and get started.
Anyone studying EN?
Happy New Year!
Posts: 412Member
Joined: Nov 25, 2013
I'm getting ready to pay the first sem fees. Anong ginamit nyong mode of payment when you paid yours?
Balak ko sana TFT(wire transfer). Pero nakalagay sa offer letter ganito: "Please note that there may be delays with telegraphic transfer. It is not recommended if you require urgent visa documentation"
Sa mga nakapagbayad using telegraphic transfer, may delay ba talaga, and how long?
Thank you.
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: 289Member
Joined: Oct 10, 2013
SVP Subclass 573 with dependent
January 2014- arrived Australia
March 2014- Classes start
December 2015- finished uni.
December 2015- Lodged subclass 485 visa, Medical exams cleared.
February 2016- 485 Visa Granted
March 2016- skills assessment application submitted
May 4 2016- positive skills assessment
May 16 2016- Lodged EOI (60 points)
May 24 2016- ITA subclass 189
June 4 2016- lodged subclass 189
June 14 2016- CO allocation (team Adelaide)
***********waiting for the golden GRANT*********
To God be the glory!!
Posts: 12Member
Joined: Feb 04, 2013
Posts: 412Member
Joined: Nov 25, 2013
Pinakamahirap talaga pag bayaran. Life savings plus kautangan nyahaha.
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: 6Member
Joined: Jan 09, 2014
Posts: 5Member
Joined: Jul 10, 2013
Posts: 5Member
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Joined: Dec 20, 2013
July 18, - IELTS Exam
July 31. - IELTS result
August 22- Applied to Victoria University thru IDP
November 18- Received Conditinal Offer Letter
December 9- Received Full Offer Letter
December 12- Accepted Offer and Paid Tuition fee
December 23- Purchased OSHC at Bupa
Jan 14- Received eCoE and Medicals at SLEC done
Jan 15- Lodged Visa Application thru IDP
Jan 16- Received text from PIASI that Embassy received application
Jan 17- Acknowledgement Letter from Embassy
Posts: 289Member
Joined: Oct 10, 2013
Bachelor of Nursing here.. Sa UOW din tumatanggap din sila scores no below 6.5.. Hehhehhe
SVP Subclass 573 with dependent
January 2014- arrived Australia
March 2014- Classes start
December 2015- finished uni.
December 2015- Lodged subclass 485 visa, Medical exams cleared.
February 2016- 485 Visa Granted
March 2016- skills assessment application submitted
May 4 2016- positive skills assessment
May 16 2016- Lodged EOI (60 points)
May 24 2016- ITA subclass 189
June 4 2016- lodged subclass 189
June 14 2016- CO allocation (team Adelaide)
***********waiting for the golden GRANT*********
To God be the glory!!