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Posts: 227Member
Joined: Mar 22, 2013
Subclass 573 - SVP
ELICOS for 12 weeks + BS Nursing
ELICOS commencing on October 24, 2013
April 15 2013 - letter offer from QUT
June 3, 2013 - paid tuition fee
June 10, 2013 - accepted offer
June 20, 2013 - eCOE given
June 26, 2013 - visa lodge via IDP
June 27, 2013 - visa lodgment confirmation text received
July 2, 2013 - informed for medical
July 3, 2013 - medicals done
July 5, 2013 - medicals uploaded. NHSI informed me that there's no need for additional tests.
July 6, 2013 - medical results referred to MOC, informed that decision will be made after approximately 8 weeks from the date of referral.
August 13, 2013 - embassy informed me that my medical clearance was issued and will strive to finalize my visa as soon as possible.
Augsut 16, 2013 - VISA GRANT!
August 17, 2013 - received a text message from DIAC that my passport/documents was dispatched to the courier for delivery
"No pain, No gain."
Posts: 481Member
Joined: Dec 15, 2012
Welcome to Brissy mga pips!
Ni wala pa akong isang taon, Brisbane feels like home already. Pag andito na kayo, maiintindihan niyo rin kung bakit...
Pero may job offer ako sa Sunshine Coast for January. So, if matuloy ako dun, gora na to. Sunshine coast na lang kaya tayo magkita-kits??? . Prepare your swimwear na talaga!
P.S. sa mga shoppingera (tulad ko ), walang tatalo sa Harbourtown ng GoldCoast. So you should check that out!
21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
8 Jan 2013 - visa approved
Posts: 527Member
Joined: May 15, 2013
ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
Posts: 527Member
Joined: May 15, 2013
ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
Posts: 527Member
Joined: May 15, 2013
ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
Posts: 106Member
Joined: Jul 25, 2011
Software Engineer - 261313
21 April 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8 R: 8 W: 9 S: 8 OBS:8.0); 14 Sep 2012 - Skill Assessment from ACS; 14 Nov 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts; 15 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa; 11 Jan 2013 - Lodged application; 11 Jan 2013 - Application Acknowledged; 08 Feb2013 - SATA medical exam; 14 Mar 2013 - Visa Grant.; 18 Aug 2013 - IED; 12 Jun 2013 - Flight to Brisbane; 08 Jul 2013 – Started job. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.
Posts: 527Member
Joined: May 15, 2013
ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
Posts: 227Member
Joined: Mar 22, 2013
Subclass 573 - SVP
ELICOS for 12 weeks + BS Nursing
ELICOS commencing on October 24, 2013
April 15 2013 - letter offer from QUT
June 3, 2013 - paid tuition fee
June 10, 2013 - accepted offer
June 20, 2013 - eCOE given
June 26, 2013 - visa lodge via IDP
June 27, 2013 - visa lodgment confirmation text received
July 2, 2013 - informed for medical
July 3, 2013 - medicals done
July 5, 2013 - medicals uploaded. NHSI informed me that there's no need for additional tests.
July 6, 2013 - medical results referred to MOC, informed that decision will be made after approximately 8 weeks from the date of referral.
August 13, 2013 - embassy informed me that my medical clearance was issued and will strive to finalize my visa as soon as possible.
Augsut 16, 2013 - VISA GRANT!
August 17, 2013 - received a text message from DIAC that my passport/documents was dispatched to the courier for delivery
"No pain, No gain."
Posts: 527Member
Joined: May 15, 2013
ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
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..
Joined: Jun 28, 2011
Quotes:
"Wise men learn from their mistakes, but wiser men learn from the mistakes of others."
'Success is when you finished what you have started."
If you’re looking for Church in Canberra ACT Australia and you want to fellowship with Christian Filipino Australian.
Come and join us in Jesus Is Lord Church Canberra service every Sunday at 10:30AM to 12:30PM
Where: 53 Georgina Crescent, Kaleen ACT 2617
(Back of Kaleen Shopping Centre)
For more information, please PM me or visit
http://jilcanberra.org.au
"To God be the glory"
Posts: 106Member
Joined: Jul 25, 2011
Software Engineer - 261313
21 April 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8 R: 8 W: 9 S: 8 OBS:8.0); 14 Sep 2012 - Skill Assessment from ACS; 14 Nov 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts; 15 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa; 11 Jan 2013 - Lodged application; 11 Jan 2013 - Application Acknowledged; 08 Feb2013 - SATA medical exam; 14 Mar 2013 - Visa Grant.; 18 Aug 2013 - IED; 12 Jun 2013 - Flight to Brisbane; 08 Jul 2013 – Started job. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.
Joined: Jun 28, 2011
Quotes:
"Wise men learn from their mistakes, but wiser men learn from the mistakes of others."
'Success is when you finished what you have started."
If you’re looking for Church in Canberra ACT Australia and you want to fellowship with Christian Filipino Australian.
Come and join us in Jesus Is Lord Church Canberra service every Sunday at 10:30AM to 12:30PM
Where: 53 Georgina Crescent, Kaleen ACT 2617
(Back of Kaleen Shopping Centre)
For more information, please PM me or visit
http://jilcanberra.org.au
"To God be the glory"
Posts: 6Member
Joined: Dec 03, 2013
Posts: 106Member
Joined: Jul 25, 2011
Software Engineer - 261313
21 April 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8 R: 8 W: 9 S: 8 OBS:8.0); 14 Sep 2012 - Skill Assessment from ACS; 14 Nov 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts; 15 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa; 11 Jan 2013 - Lodged application; 11 Jan 2013 - Application Acknowledged; 08 Feb2013 - SATA medical exam; 14 Mar 2013 - Visa Grant.; 18 Aug 2013 - IED; 12 Jun 2013 - Flight to Brisbane; 08 Jul 2013 – Started job. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.
Posts: 6Member
Joined: Dec 03, 2013
Posts: 25Member
Joined: Jan 23, 2013
Thanks.
Posts: 203Member
Joined: Sep 18, 2013
"The Victorian state nomination program is a labour market program, which means that, like a job application process, only the highest value applicants to Victorian industries are selected; not just those who may meet minimum eligibility requirements. It is not always possible to predict in advance of viewing an application all of the skill sets that might be of high value to an industry."
Anybody here who entered Queensland via VISA 190/489? How was the process?
Sana naman maapprove na ko dito.. From what I've been reading sobrang ok jan..
9/19/13 - submission of documents to VETASSESS (Chemist - 234211)
9/23/13 - VETASSESS confirmed receipt of my documents
10/24/13 - IELTS Speaking Test (IDP)
10/26/13 - IELTS L, R and W Test (IDP)
11/08/13 - IELTS Results (L=8, R=9, W=7, S=7.5, OBS=8)
11/21/13 - VETASSESS Assessment came out POSITIVE
11/25/13 - Submitted EOI (70 points) and Application for QLD SS
12/11/13 - Initial contact with QLD for SS
12/17/13 - Submission of documents for QLD SS
12/18/13 - Invitation to lodge VISA 190
01/10/14 - lodge VISA
01/12/14 - Front load documents
01/20/14 - Medical at SLEC Global City
01/27/14 - medical of hubby and baby shows "no health examination required... "
01/28/14 - SLEC uploaded my medical.
01/31/14 - as per UPS, medical docs/certificates/xray films were received by DIAC
02/07/14 - my medical is finalized. "no health examination required..."
02/13/14 - all documents in immi account are tagged "RECEIVED"
02/19/14 - VISA grant! Direct grant under team 33, GSM Brisbane. IED: Sept. 12, 2014
05/10/14 - flight to Brisbane, Queensland
05/21/14 - my first day of work
--Thoughts become things, dreams do come true and all things remain forever possible.--
Posts: 21Member
Joined: Aug 14, 2013
mga pinoy naman from my work place din who are very successful tradies (earning good dollars and citizens na din iba) working in the mines they live in adelaide but they like brissy too.
Work smart play hard, strive to realize set goals, to always love my family and take good care of them... above all thank God for the blessings we are receiving each and everyday!
August 2013 - 457 visa granted / Brisbane it is
Posts: 161Member
Joined: Aug 26, 2012
Nov 30, 2012 - IELTS OBS 7.0
Dec 21,2012-EA received documents :
May 21, 2013- Received Positive assessment (released 15 May)
May 21,2013 - Lodged EOI -Visa 189
June 3, 2013- Invited Visa 189
June 4 , 2013 - Lodged Visa
June 5,2013- Uploaded documents and certificate
June 15, 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
June 29, 2013- DIAC received medical through SATA Bedok
July 30,2013- CO Assigned GSM Team 33 Brisbane
Aug 22,2013- Uploaded SG Clearance (3 weeks processing)
Aug 23,2013- VISA GRANT (IED June 19 2014)
March 22,2014 - Arrived in Brisbane
May 21,2014 - Hubby started work
July 22,2014 -started work
Posts: 203Member
Joined: Sep 18, 2013
9/19/13 - submission of documents to VETASSESS (Chemist - 234211)
9/23/13 - VETASSESS confirmed receipt of my documents
10/24/13 - IELTS Speaking Test (IDP)
10/26/13 - IELTS L, R and W Test (IDP)
11/08/13 - IELTS Results (L=8, R=9, W=7, S=7.5, OBS=8)
11/21/13 - VETASSESS Assessment came out POSITIVE
11/25/13 - Submitted EOI (70 points) and Application for QLD SS
12/11/13 - Initial contact with QLD for SS
12/17/13 - Submission of documents for QLD SS
12/18/13 - Invitation to lodge VISA 190
01/10/14 - lodge VISA
01/12/14 - Front load documents
01/20/14 - Medical at SLEC Global City
01/27/14 - medical of hubby and baby shows "no health examination required... "
01/28/14 - SLEC uploaded my medical.
01/31/14 - as per UPS, medical docs/certificates/xray films were received by DIAC
02/07/14 - my medical is finalized. "no health examination required..."
02/13/14 - all documents in immi account are tagged "RECEIVED"
02/19/14 - VISA grant! Direct grant under team 33, GSM Brisbane. IED: Sept. 12, 2014
05/10/14 - flight to Brisbane, Queensland
05/21/14 - my first day of work
--Thoughts become things, dreams do come true and all things remain forever possible.--
Posts: 527Member
Joined: May 15, 2013
ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
Posts: 326Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2013
Construction Project Manager 13311 (Hubby main applicant) 60 points, Visa 189
17 Jul 13 : Positive skills assessment
26 Jul 13 : Submitted EOI
19 Aug 13 : Invitation to lodge visa 189 ( 60 points)
23 Aug 13 : Lodge Visa
30 Aug 13 : Medical ( Sata AMK), wife, 5 yrs old, 1 yr
6 Sept 13 : Medical uploaded (No health examination required)
30 Sept 13 : SG PCC application
22 Oct 13 : SG PCC uploaded
DIRECT GRANT: 30 Oct 2013 (GSM Brisbane T34)
---- Thank you God for this wonderful blessing ----
Posts: 51Member
Joined: Jan 14, 2014
Yun nga lang kinailangan ko munang mag exit ng bansa dahil nag expire ang student visa ko and akala ko hindi pa. 4 months na ko dito sa pinas currently naka lodge na ang 189 visa ko.
Bale almost 3 years din ako tumira sa Brisbane. Sa mga nagtatanong. Oo maganda sa Brisbane. Laid back lang pero metropolis na rin. Hindi mo feel na nasa remote area ka. And weather ay parang pinas nga lang sa winter very bearable naman. Maraming pasyalan. Malapit sa beaches. Gold coast is about an hour drive or an hour and a half train. I love the gold coast especially the theme parks. Night life naman ok di sa gold coast pero for me bigger ang night life sa Brisbane. It's safe. Naglalakad nga lang ako magisa sa gabi dun. Marami sinehan. May beach sa South bank which is open all year round.
Sabi sakin ng mga galing Sydney at Melbourne mas polite daw ang mga taga Brisbane. People stop and say hi especially in the suburbs.
Brisbane isn't really a big city. Pero you'd find that it's just the right mix. Nature, metropolis, leisure.
Posts: 527Member
Joined: May 15, 2013
ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
Posts: 527Member
Joined: May 15, 2013
ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
Posts: 203Member
Joined: Sep 18, 2013
9/19/13 - submission of documents to VETASSESS (Chemist - 234211)
9/23/13 - VETASSESS confirmed receipt of my documents
10/24/13 - IELTS Speaking Test (IDP)
10/26/13 - IELTS L, R and W Test (IDP)
11/08/13 - IELTS Results (L=8, R=9, W=7, S=7.5, OBS=8)
11/21/13 - VETASSESS Assessment came out POSITIVE
11/25/13 - Submitted EOI (70 points) and Application for QLD SS
12/11/13 - Initial contact with QLD for SS
12/17/13 - Submission of documents for QLD SS
12/18/13 - Invitation to lodge VISA 190
01/10/14 - lodge VISA
01/12/14 - Front load documents
01/20/14 - Medical at SLEC Global City
01/27/14 - medical of hubby and baby shows "no health examination required... "
01/28/14 - SLEC uploaded my medical.
01/31/14 - as per UPS, medical docs/certificates/xray films were received by DIAC
02/07/14 - my medical is finalized. "no health examination required..."
02/13/14 - all documents in immi account are tagged "RECEIVED"
02/19/14 - VISA grant! Direct grant under team 33, GSM Brisbane. IED: Sept. 12, 2014
05/10/14 - flight to Brisbane, Queensland
05/21/14 - my first day of work
--Thoughts become things, dreams do come true and all things remain forever possible.--
Posts: 527Member
Joined: May 15, 2013
Sa trabaho, it depends kung ano bang expertise mo.
ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
Posts: 203Member
Joined: Sep 18, 2013
9/19/13 - submission of documents to VETASSESS (Chemist - 234211)
9/23/13 - VETASSESS confirmed receipt of my documents
10/24/13 - IELTS Speaking Test (IDP)
10/26/13 - IELTS L, R and W Test (IDP)
11/08/13 - IELTS Results (L=8, R=9, W=7, S=7.5, OBS=8)
11/21/13 - VETASSESS Assessment came out POSITIVE
11/25/13 - Submitted EOI (70 points) and Application for QLD SS
12/11/13 - Initial contact with QLD for SS
12/17/13 - Submission of documents for QLD SS
12/18/13 - Invitation to lodge VISA 190
01/10/14 - lodge VISA
01/12/14 - Front load documents
01/20/14 - Medical at SLEC Global City
01/27/14 - medical of hubby and baby shows "no health examination required... "
01/28/14 - SLEC uploaded my medical.
01/31/14 - as per UPS, medical docs/certificates/xray films were received by DIAC
02/07/14 - my medical is finalized. "no health examination required..."
02/13/14 - all documents in immi account are tagged "RECEIVED"
02/19/14 - VISA grant! Direct grant under team 33, GSM Brisbane. IED: Sept. 12, 2014
05/10/14 - flight to Brisbane, Queensland
05/21/14 - my first day of work
--Thoughts become things, dreams do come true and all things remain forever possible.--
Posts: 527Member
Joined: May 15, 2013
You know what, same tayo ng circumstance. I also have a 3-year old daughter. I think you'll fit in well. Maraming manufacturing companies dito.
ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane