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Posts: 799Member
Joined: Jan 07, 2014
I haven't lost everything except my mind...
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
pwedeng maging equivalent to AU Bachelor degree... pero pwde ding AU diploma .
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..
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
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..
Posts: 799Member
Joined: Jan 07, 2014
Bossing maraming salamat so ibig sabihin ba nito mas magigig effective yung approval ko sa vetasses?
I haven't lost everything except my mind...
Posts: 1Member
Joined: Jan 07, 2014
Joined: Nov 12, 2013
The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want.
Posts: 722Member
Joined: Sep 14, 2012
Systems Administrator (ANZSCO: 262113)
October 12, 2012: IELTS Speaking (BC)
October 13, 2012: IETLS L/R/W
October 26, 2012: IELTS Results L/R: 7.0 S/W: 6.5 OB: 7.0
October 27, 2012: Lodged ACS
October 30, 2012: Stage 4 ACS
Novemb 29, 2012: ACS Suitable (Thank you Lord!)
Novemb 30, 2012: EOI and Submit NSW application via Fedex
February19, 2013: NSW Ack letter received (Salamat po Lord!)
April 29, 2013 : NSW SS approval
April 30, 2013 : Invitation from SkillSelect
May 03, 2013 : Lodge application including my mom
May 06, 2013 : Medicals done at St. Lukes
May 15, 2013 : My med result was uploaded
May 23, 2013 : NBI clearance uploaded
May 28, 2013 : Nanay's medical uploaded
Thank you Lord sa maraming blessings. Kayo na po ang bahala sa next journey namin ni nanay.
Jun 14, 2013 - Oct 08, 2013: Almost saying Goodbye AU... But keep pushing and believing...
Oct 09, 3013 : Golden email from CO
Oct 30, 2013 : VISA GRANT with nanay
In HIS name nothing is impossible! Thank you Lord!
Joined: Nov 12, 2013
The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want.
Posts: 7Member
Joined: Nov 07, 2013
Posts: 722Member
Joined: Sep 14, 2012
Systems Administrator (ANZSCO: 262113)
October 12, 2012: IELTS Speaking (BC)
October 13, 2012: IETLS L/R/W
October 26, 2012: IELTS Results L/R: 7.0 S/W: 6.5 OB: 7.0
October 27, 2012: Lodged ACS
October 30, 2012: Stage 4 ACS
Novemb 29, 2012: ACS Suitable (Thank you Lord!)
Novemb 30, 2012: EOI and Submit NSW application via Fedex
February19, 2013: NSW Ack letter received (Salamat po Lord!)
April 29, 2013 : NSW SS approval
April 30, 2013 : Invitation from SkillSelect
May 03, 2013 : Lodge application including my mom
May 06, 2013 : Medicals done at St. Lukes
May 15, 2013 : My med result was uploaded
May 23, 2013 : NBI clearance uploaded
May 28, 2013 : Nanay's medical uploaded
Thank you Lord sa maraming blessings. Kayo na po ang bahala sa next journey namin ni nanay.
Jun 14, 2013 - Oct 08, 2013: Almost saying Goodbye AU... But keep pushing and believing...
Oct 09, 3013 : Golden email from CO
Oct 30, 2013 : VISA GRANT with nanay
In HIS name nothing is impossible! Thank you Lord!
Posts: 7Member
Joined: Nov 07, 2013
Posts: 722Member
Joined: Sep 14, 2012
Good luck.
Systems Administrator (ANZSCO: 262113)
October 12, 2012: IELTS Speaking (BC)
October 13, 2012: IETLS L/R/W
October 26, 2012: IELTS Results L/R: 7.0 S/W: 6.5 OB: 7.0
October 27, 2012: Lodged ACS
October 30, 2012: Stage 4 ACS
Novemb 29, 2012: ACS Suitable (Thank you Lord!)
Novemb 30, 2012: EOI and Submit NSW application via Fedex
February19, 2013: NSW Ack letter received (Salamat po Lord!)
April 29, 2013 : NSW SS approval
April 30, 2013 : Invitation from SkillSelect
May 03, 2013 : Lodge application including my mom
May 06, 2013 : Medicals done at St. Lukes
May 15, 2013 : My med result was uploaded
May 23, 2013 : NBI clearance uploaded
May 28, 2013 : Nanay's medical uploaded
Thank you Lord sa maraming blessings. Kayo na po ang bahala sa next journey namin ni nanay.
Jun 14, 2013 - Oct 08, 2013: Almost saying Goodbye AU... But keep pushing and believing...
Oct 09, 3013 : Golden email from CO
Oct 30, 2013 : VISA GRANT with nanay
In HIS name nothing is impossible! Thank you Lord!
Posts: 17Member
Joined: Jan 17, 2014
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
No one can really tell what are the exact criteria.. Just submit all your documents..
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..
Posts: 153Member
Joined: Apr 26, 2011
I hope a new list will be posted here.
26/10/2013 - IELTS examination (British Council) - Lipa City
08/11/2013 - IELTS results L-8.5 R-8.5 W-7.0 S-7.0 OBS-8.0
07/05/2014 - AHPRA received application as Registered Nurse
12/11/2014 - received Letter of Eligibility from AHPRA
08/12/2014 - received invitation to register from Monash University
12/12/2014 - received Certificate of Enrollment from Monash University
13/12/2014 - lodged my visa application online (Visitor Visa Subclass 600)
16/12/2014 - medical examinations done at Nationwide Health
05/01/2015 - Visa Grant, multiple entry (Visitor Visa Subclass 600)
05/01/2015- start of online module (Initial Registration of Overseas Nurses Program) Monash University
29/01/2015 - arrived in Melbourne
20/03/2015 - completed the program at Monash University
24/03/2015 - AHPRA re- application after successful completion of bridging program
20/04/2015 - Registered Nurse, Division 1
21/04/2015 - lodged ANMAC application for Modified Skills Assessment
22/04/2015 - ANMAC received Modified Skills Assessment application
26/04/2015 - flight back to the Philippines
457 Visa
01/05/2015 - Phone interview 05/05/2015 - Reference checks commenced 13/05/2015 - Reference checks finalised 15/05/2015 - Received a call for job offer 19/05/2015 - Signed application form 27/05/2015 - Received formal offer of employment 29/05/2015 - Received revised offer of employment 01/06/2015 - Received details to lodge 457 visa application 01/06/2015 - Lodged 457 nomination application 01/06/2015 - Lodged 457 visa application 03/06/2015 - Nomination approved 03/06/2015 - 457 Visa Grant 29/06/2016 - First Day of Work
189/190 Visa
24/06/2015 - ANMAC Skills Assessment completed 24/06/2015 - Expression of Interest lodged for 189/190 07/07/2015 - Applied for Victoria State Nomination 09/07/2015 - Victoria State Nomination successful
CURRENTLY waiting for 189 invite.
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
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..
Posts: 153Member
Joined: Apr 26, 2011
26/10/2013 - IELTS examination (British Council) - Lipa City
08/11/2013 - IELTS results L-8.5 R-8.5 W-7.0 S-7.0 OBS-8.0
07/05/2014 - AHPRA received application as Registered Nurse
12/11/2014 - received Letter of Eligibility from AHPRA
08/12/2014 - received invitation to register from Monash University
12/12/2014 - received Certificate of Enrollment from Monash University
13/12/2014 - lodged my visa application online (Visitor Visa Subclass 600)
16/12/2014 - medical examinations done at Nationwide Health
05/01/2015 - Visa Grant, multiple entry (Visitor Visa Subclass 600)
05/01/2015- start of online module (Initial Registration of Overseas Nurses Program) Monash University
29/01/2015 - arrived in Melbourne
20/03/2015 - completed the program at Monash University
24/03/2015 - AHPRA re- application after successful completion of bridging program
20/04/2015 - Registered Nurse, Division 1
21/04/2015 - lodged ANMAC application for Modified Skills Assessment
22/04/2015 - ANMAC received Modified Skills Assessment application
26/04/2015 - flight back to the Philippines
457 Visa
01/05/2015 - Phone interview 05/05/2015 - Reference checks commenced 13/05/2015 - Reference checks finalised 15/05/2015 - Received a call for job offer 19/05/2015 - Signed application form 27/05/2015 - Received formal offer of employment 29/05/2015 - Received revised offer of employment 01/06/2015 - Received details to lodge 457 visa application 01/06/2015 - Lodged 457 nomination application 01/06/2015 - Lodged 457 visa application 03/06/2015 - Nomination approved 03/06/2015 - 457 Visa Grant 29/06/2016 - First Day of Work
189/190 Visa
24/06/2015 - ANMAC Skills Assessment completed 24/06/2015 - Expression of Interest lodged for 189/190 07/07/2015 - Applied for Victoria State Nomination 09/07/2015 - Victoria State Nomination successful
CURRENTLY waiting for 189 invite.
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: 29Member
Joined: Jul 28, 2014
Posts: 293Member
Joined: Jan 08, 2012
Occupation: Surveyor (ANZSCO 232212)
07.01.12 - IELTS - British Council - L8.5 R7.0 W9.0 S7.5 OBS 8.0
15.12.13 - Invited for 189 (Skilled Independent) Visa
25.12.13 - Lodged 189 Visa
02.02.14 - CO Allocated Adelaide GSM Team 07
15.05.14 - Visa Grant - Change of Team (Adelaide Team 6)
27.10.14 - Initial Entry (Perth)
16.03.19 - RRV (Return Resident Visa) Subclass 155 - applied and granted automatically!
25.09.19 - Applied 309/100 Partner Visa for wife
08.12.20 - Wife 309 Visa Approved!
Food is a weapon. And there nothing better than danggit. Ask my Aussie housemates.
Posts: 262Member
Joined: Nov 12, 2013
2009 - Assssment req, submit req, ielts failed, wife got pregnant
Pursue our dream! ( finish what you started )
Nov 13, 2013 --Enquiry for agent fees and reading materials for RPL
Nov 7, 2014 -- ACS lodge for skill assessment
Nov 17, 2014-- + assessment from ACS
Nov 26, 2014 -- IELTS payment and review starts now.
Apr 10, 2015-- IELTS EXAM + result 7,7,7.5, 7.5 Passed!
May 6, 2015-- EOI Submitted (60pts visa189 )
Oct 3, 2015 -- + 5 points work experience EOI Updated (65pts visa 189)
Jan 22, 2016 -- invited to lodge
Feb 5, 2016 -- Lodge 189 visa and pay visa fee
Feb 24, 2016 -- CO allocation and ask for medical, nbi clearance, medium of instruction for me
March 00, 2016 - wife & me went to NBI for clearance ( may hit! ) settle the next day sa UN branch. I got mine my wife needs to wait 2 weeks pa!
March 00, 2016 -- Went to Medical city (sat) it was closed!
March 00, 2016 -- I went back to SG for my medical and my family medical sched below
March 17 , 2016 -- Medical at St Lukes
April 19, 2016 -- Visa Grant! Thank you for the additional blessing Lord!
Feb 8, 2017 -- Hello Sydney!
Feb 21-- Got our own place to stay and we can call home
March 5, 2017 -- Got the job I wanted
July 30, 2017 - Got another Job offer! better pay and permanent position
Oh yeah! Dreams do come true! Act now!
Posts: 1,877Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2014
Posts: 3Member
Joined: Oct 26, 2014
Magtatanong po, si hubby (main applicant) graduated Electrical Engg in Saint Louis University Baguio City (under sec. 1) but don't have PRC. May chance po ba n ma-grant ng equivalent AU Bachelor Degree?
Posts: 391Member
Joined: Mar 24, 2013
13-06-07 IELTS Take 1 (Failed)
13-06-22 Shipped Documents to Engineers Australia
13-08-09 IELTS Take 2 (Failed)
13-09-20 IELTS Take 3 (Failed)
13-10-05 Received Skill Assessment, Electronics Engineer (ANZSCO 233411)
13-10-05 Submitted EOI for190 (60 points) & 489 (65 points)
14-02-25 Suspend EOI (change of plans)
14-07-25 Updated EOI to 189 (60 points)
14-08-10 Received Invitation to apply for 189
14-08-23 Lodge Application
14-10-23 CO Assigned
14-11-05 Visa Grant - Thank you Lord
15-08-03 Initial entry in Perth
Posts: 391Member
Joined: Mar 24, 2013
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/114/engineers-australia-skills-assessment/p44
13-06-07 IELTS Take 1 (Failed)
13-06-22 Shipped Documents to Engineers Australia
13-08-09 IELTS Take 2 (Failed)
13-09-20 IELTS Take 3 (Failed)
13-10-05 Received Skill Assessment, Electronics Engineer (ANZSCO 233411)
13-10-05 Submitted EOI for190 (60 points) & 489 (65 points)
14-02-25 Suspend EOI (change of plans)
14-07-25 Updated EOI to 189 (60 points)
14-08-10 Received Invitation to apply for 189
14-08-23 Lodge Application
14-10-23 CO Assigned
14-11-05 Visa Grant - Thank you Lord
15-08-03 Initial entry in Perth
Posts: 3Member
Joined: Oct 26, 2014
We are currently working abroad at buti n lang PRC is not mandatory.
Maraming salamat po uli.
Posts: 391Member
Joined: Mar 24, 2013
13-06-07 IELTS Take 1 (Failed)
13-06-22 Shipped Documents to Engineers Australia
13-08-09 IELTS Take 2 (Failed)
13-09-20 IELTS Take 3 (Failed)
13-10-05 Received Skill Assessment, Electronics Engineer (ANZSCO 233411)
13-10-05 Submitted EOI for190 (60 points) & 489 (65 points)
14-02-25 Suspend EOI (change of plans)
14-07-25 Updated EOI to 189 (60 points)
14-08-10 Received Invitation to apply for 189
14-08-23 Lodge Application
14-10-23 CO Assigned
14-11-05 Visa Grant - Thank you Lord
15-08-03 Initial entry in Perth
Posts: 2Member
Joined: Nov 09, 2014
Posts: 391Member
Joined: Mar 24, 2013
http://pinoyau.info/plugin/page/accredited-schools/
PATTS is in section 3
13-06-07 IELTS Take 1 (Failed)
13-06-22 Shipped Documents to Engineers Australia
13-08-09 IELTS Take 2 (Failed)
13-09-20 IELTS Take 3 (Failed)
13-10-05 Received Skill Assessment, Electronics Engineer (ANZSCO 233411)
13-10-05 Submitted EOI for190 (60 points) & 489 (65 points)
14-02-25 Suspend EOI (change of plans)
14-07-25 Updated EOI to 189 (60 points)
14-08-10 Received Invitation to apply for 189
14-08-23 Lodge Application
14-10-23 CO Assigned
14-11-05 Visa Grant - Thank you Lord
15-08-03 Initial entry in Perth
Posts: 1,342Member
Joined: Feb 19, 2013
Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)
03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
makalipas ang isang taon....
04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
10/12/14: Uploaded docs
10/20/14: Medicals Done
12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney