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  • imeetrimeetr Quezon City
    Posts: 235Member
    Joined: Mar 16, 2013
    edited February 2014
    @filipinacpa @Abraham hope to see you guys on the 6th of March. ;)

    251513-Retail Pharmacist
    May 21, 2013- Applied for Skills Assessment under APharmC
    July 6, 2013- APharmC asked for additional references
    Sept.4, 2013- Positive Assessment received
    Oct. 26, 2013- Schedule of IELTS (Academic module)
    Nov. 8, 2013 -IELTS Results L,R,W,S- 7.0 OBS-7.0 ( need to retake, I need to get 7.5 OBS with no lower than band 7 in any
    sub-tests.)
    May 10, 2014 (IELTS 2nd try) L,R,W-7,S-7.5 OBS-7 (failed again) :(

    "Faith is not believing that God can, it's knowing that He will"

  • sonsi_03sonsi_03 Sydney
    Posts: 1,084Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2013
    @sonsi_03 hey bro just saw your timeline, back to OZ kana ulit!! great to hear that.. congrats! Lapit na yan.. :)
    salamats! naku sobrang tagal na nga itong apply na to, buti na lang nagbago ihip ng hangin

    09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
    15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
    29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
    28-09-15 - Left the first job
    06-10-15 - Started the second job
    18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney

    "The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
    ...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
    Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @imeetr yes see you din! :)
    @sonsi_03 waiting ka nalang ss nomination mo? galing galing!! nakikita ko na sa Oz na kayo magchristmas this year.. hehe..

    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!

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    si @chu_se kaya kumusta last ielts exam?

    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!

  • sonsi_03sonsi_03 Sydney
    Posts: 1,084Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2013
    @imeetr yes see you din! :)
    @sonsi_03 waiting ka nalang ss
    nomination mo? galing galing!! nakikita ko na sa Oz na kayo magchristmas this year.. hehe..
    hahaha hopefully! antay lang approval. pero hindi ako nakapag sweet revenge sa IELTS na to. 6 months na nasa harap ko lang pala ang error kaya di ako makausad. nung tiningnan ko maigi options ko kasi nawalan na ako pag asa then ayun pala occupation pala ang mali

    09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
    15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
    29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
    28-09-15 - Left the first job
    06-10-15 - Started the second job
    18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney

    "The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
    ...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
    Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/

  • ozdreamer0323ozdreamer0323 Timbuktu
    Posts: 154Member
    Joined: Feb 06, 2014
    @sonsi_03 thanks po! Bukas na speaking test ko. Kaya ko to!
  • Al5ydAl5yd Posts: 96Member
    Joined: Jun 22, 2012
    Hello Guys, ask ko lang if yung IELTS na i-ta-take is general ba or academic? a friend of mine kasi said na dalawang klase nga daw IELTS, and sa mga andito po sa SG aling testing center po ba ang recommended nyo? thank you!

    Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6.
    263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer - Age:25 | Education:10| Experience:10 | English: 20 | No Partner : 10 | Total: 75 pts
    07.24.19 | PTE - L90/R90/S90/W88 - Superior
    07.27.19 | Started collating documents for ACS assessment
    11.16.19 | Submitted documents for ACS assessment.
    12.13.19 | Received ACS results - suitable for migration under ANZSCO Code 263111 (Computer Network and Systems Engineer).
    01.07.20| Submitted EOI
    -- 2022 -- ACS and PTE no longer valid
    11.2022 | Re-submitted ACS assessment.
    12.2022 | Re-took PTE - L90/R89/S90/W90 - Superior
    02.2023 | Received ACS results - suitable for migration under ANZSCO Code 263111 (Computer Network and Systems Engineer).
    01.2023 | EOI Expired
    02.2023 | Submitted new EOI
    05.2023 | Received nomination from NT, ITA. Currently processing Biometrics, Health Examination, SG COC
    06.2023 | Completed requirements and lodged application
    02.2024 | Visa 491 Granted. IED 06 Feb 2024

  • sonsi_03sonsi_03 Sydney
    Posts: 1,084Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2013
    Hello Guys, ask ko lang if yung IELTS na i-ta-take is general ba or academic? a friend of mine kasi said na dalawang klase nga daw IELTS, and sa mga andito po sa SG aling testing center po ba ang recommended nyo? thank you!
    general training po kung migration. testing centre sa sg, 2 lang naman po yan either IDP or British Council, parehas lang naman subok ko na pareho. sa sistema at procedures wala halos pinagkaiba.

    09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
    15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
    29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
    28-09-15 - Left the first job
    06-10-15 - Started the second job
    18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney

    "The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
    ...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
    Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @Al5yd in addition to what Sonsi have said, check if your assessing authority requires a certain type of ielts for you to take, like CPAA they require Acad Ielts.

    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!

  • Al5ydAl5yd Posts: 96Member
    Joined: Jun 22, 2012
    @filipinacpa Thank you. Yung nag pa assess sa ACS would you know guys if academic or general ang IELTS?

    Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6.
    263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer - Age:25 | Education:10| Experience:10 | English: 20 | No Partner : 10 | Total: 75 pts
    07.24.19 | PTE - L90/R90/S90/W88 - Superior
    07.27.19 | Started collating documents for ACS assessment
    11.16.19 | Submitted documents for ACS assessment.
    12.13.19 | Received ACS results - suitable for migration under ANZSCO Code 263111 (Computer Network and Systems Engineer).
    01.07.20| Submitted EOI
    -- 2022 -- ACS and PTE no longer valid
    11.2022 | Re-submitted ACS assessment.
    12.2022 | Re-took PTE - L90/R89/S90/W90 - Superior
    02.2023 | Received ACS results - suitable for migration under ANZSCO Code 263111 (Computer Network and Systems Engineer).
    01.2023 | EOI Expired
    02.2023 | Submitted new EOI
    05.2023 | Received nomination from NT, ITA. Currently processing Biometrics, Health Examination, SG COC
    06.2023 | Completed requirements and lodged application
    02.2024 | Visa 491 Granted. IED 06 Feb 2024

  • karl_amogawinkarl_amogawin Sydney
    Posts: 306Member
    Joined: Aug 24, 2013
    balik thread na naman ako. Due to schedule and family wlang time mag ielts. Lalaban ulit sa march 15. bat hirap na hirap ako sa writing! hahaha. Bibigyan ko ng taning sarili ko, take 2 na ko ielts.

    2013 - 1st IELTS L 7.5 R 7.5 W 5.5 S 7.5
    April 2014 - 2nd IELTS L 7.5 R 7.0 W 6.0 S 7.0
    14 May 2014 - CDR sent via DHL Singapore
    16 May 2014 - Delivered at EA
    19 May 2014 - 870 AUD charged to my credit card. Waiting game starts now
    7 August 2014 - EOR for my IELTS L 7.5 R 7 W 7 S 6
    26 August 2014 - EA Positive results Civil Engineer
    11 October 2014 EOR Speaking 6 to 6.5
    28 Feb IELTS success! 10 pts! L 7.5 R 8 W 7 S 7.5
    13 March 2015 EOI submitted visa 189 65 pts.
    27 March Invited
    27 March Lodged! At long last. In His perfect timing. Scan documents and obtain clearances and medical
    11 May VISA GRANT! Direct grant. Did not upload form 80

  • thegreatiam15thegreatiam15 Sydney
    Posts: 799Member
    Joined: Jan 07, 2014
    @karl_amogawin

    basa kapa nang maraming articles...tapos mimic mo sir yung way nila papaano magsulat...

    then magbigay ka nang situation sa sarili mo...kagaya nang:

    you just won an award at your company's dinner and dance.

    a.) write a letter stating your success
    b.) how would you celebrate your success?
    c.) with whom you would invite on your celebration?

    similar to sa question sa task 1...nang IELts ACTUAL EXAM..similar pero hindi actual kasi medyo malabo na maalala ko haha...pero more or less close...: )

    I haven't lost everything except my mind...

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @karl_amogawin hehe sabay tayo March 15 din ako! hehe.. though di pa ako nakakapag practice again.. but I really want to do this on that date! Lol

    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!

  • sonsi_03sonsi_03 Sydney
    Posts: 1,084Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2013
    balik thread na naman ako. Due to schedule and family wlang time mag ielts. Lalaban ulit sa march 15. bat hirap na hirap ako sa writing! hahaha. Bibigyan ko ng taning sarili ko, take 2 na ko ielts.
    Welcome back pre! BC or IDP? Hataw lang pre paki-resbak na lang ako haha medyo isa rin sa mga frustrations ko ang writing eh.

    09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
    15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
    29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
    28-09-15 - Left the first job
    06-10-15 - Started the second job
    18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney

    "The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
    ...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
    Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/

  • thegreatiam15thegreatiam15 Sydney
    Posts: 799Member
    Joined: Jan 07, 2014
    wahh 3 days to go nalang malalaman ko na exam results...sana maganda resulta or atleast 7 haha..: )

    I haven't lost everything except my mind...

  • yhanie_17yhanie_17 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 193Member
    Joined: Nov 27, 2011
    ^^ Goodluck. Sa BC ka ba or IDP? I hope makapasa na lahat sa IELTS.

    ======================================
    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

  • thegreatiam15thegreatiam15 Sydney
    Posts: 799Member
    Joined: Jan 07, 2014
    @yhanie_17 BC te..hehe excited na ako sa results...atleast ayoko sana ijinx dahil sobrang anticipation na din haha..: )

    I haven't lost everything except my mind...

  • ozdreamer0323ozdreamer0323 Timbuktu
    Posts: 154Member
    Joined: Feb 06, 2014
    I just underwent my speaking test kanina. Aussie yung naassign sakin and he was kind enough to provide me guidelines and tips before we started. Hopefully pasado, mejo alangan lang akong mataas na mataas score. Pero I feel I passed it (spell confidence!). Sa Sat na the rest of my tests. Sa mga kasabay ko mag IELTS at sa ibang magtetake din ng exam, GOOD LUCK AND MAY WE ALL GET THE SCORES WE ALL NEED!
  • appledeuceappledeuce Sydney
    Posts: 412Member
    Joined: Nov 25, 2013
    @filipinacpa Thank you. Yung nag pa assess sa ACS would you know guys if academic or general ang IELTS?
    From the ACS website:
    - What is the English language or IELTS test requirement for the skill assessment?
    The ACS does not have an English language or IELTS test requirement for skills assessment.

    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 :D

    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

  • appledeuceappledeuce Sydney
    Posts: 412Member
    Joined: Nov 25, 2013
    @ozdreamer0323 yay. 1 down, 3 to go. Hehe. Good luck next Saturday!

    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 :D

    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

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @filipinacpa Thank you. Yung nag pa assess sa ACS would you know guys if academic or general ang IELTS?
    From the ACS website:
    - What is the English language or IELTS test requirement for the skill assessment?
    The ACS does not have an English language or IELTS test requirement for skills assessment.
    So it means @Al5yd, you can take either Acad or General. Your choice. :)

    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!

  • ozdreamer0323ozdreamer0323 Timbuktu
    Posts: 154Member
    Joined: Feb 06, 2014
    @appledeuce salamat po!
  • yhanie_17yhanie_17 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 193Member
    Joined: Nov 27, 2011
    @filipinacpa Thank you. Yung nag pa assess sa ACS would you know guys if academic or general ang IELTS?
    From the ACS website:
    - What is the English language or IELTS test requirement for the skill assessment?
    The ACS does not have an English language or IELTS test requirement for skills assessment.
    So it means @Al5yd, you can take either Acad or General. Your choice. :)

    I think for migration e General Training ata required.

    ======================================
    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

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @filipinacpa Thank you. Yung nag pa assess sa ACS would you know guys if academic or general ang IELTS?
    From the ACS website:
    - What is the English language or IELTS test requirement for the skill assessment?
    The ACS does not have an English language or IELTS test requirement for skills assessment.
    So it means @Al5yd, you can take either Acad or General. Your choice. :)

    I think for migration e General Training ata required.

    Actually, it doesn't matter for migration purposes. The DIBP (or DIAC) does not specify either which type of IELTS migration applicants should take. In general, GT is fine unless specified by their skills assessing authority.

    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!

  • appledeuceappledeuce Sydney
    Posts: 412Member
    Joined: Nov 25, 2013
    ^yup. Academic is said to be harder than GT for the Reading and Writing components. So mas malaki ang chance to get higher marks sa GT. Pero if you like taking on challenging tasks, go for the Academic just to really test your English language proficiency hehe.

    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 :D

    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

  • yhanie_17yhanie_17 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 193Member
    Joined: Nov 27, 2011
    ^^Ohh ic. Thanks for the information ha.

    ======================================
    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

  • mannmann Perth
    Posts: 39Member
    Joined: Aug 21, 2013
    edited February 2014
    and take note too that though ACS does not have specific IELTS requirements, some states have their own minimum requirements, as mentioned too by @filipinacpa. for example, Victoria requires at least 7 across all bands for IT professionals:

    http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/visas-and-immigrating/occupation-lists/state-nomination-occupation-list-for-victoria


  • lexxuslexxus Mandaluyong
    Posts: 78Member
    Joined: Dec 09, 2013
    Mga sir hingi naman ako opinion kung pano kayo nagprioritize ng aaralin sa ielts. Na-overwhelmed ako sa dami ng dapat aralin. thanks!

    Mga naging study habits nyo for successful results.

    12/09/13 - Started collecting documents
    01/18/14 - Submitted ACS (Analyst programmer 261311)
    01/19/14 - Procrastination (iELTS review)
    - Wasted time in Dota 2
    03/31/14 - Received positive result: ACS assessment suitable
    04/01/14 - Procrastination (iELTS)
    - Petiks in reviewing iELTS
    - Wasted time in Diablo 3 Reaper of Souls
    04/22/14 - Start iELTS review no more excuses
    06/21/14 - ielts IDP: L = 7, S = 7, W = 6, R = 6 (boom sablay >,<)
    08/16/14 - ielts IDP: L = 8, S = 7, W = 6, R = 7.5 (Writing again omg)

  • appledeuceappledeuce Sydney
    Posts: 412Member
    Joined: Nov 25, 2013
    @lexxus don't stress yourself too much. I know madaling sabihin na magrelax pero it really won't do you any good to stress over it. - One hour a day.
    - Unahin mo yung module that you think you are weakest in.
    - Familiarize yourself with the format of the exam (if this is going to be your first take). One or two sample tests should give you an idea of the test format.
    - Then do practice tests.

    Iba iba tayo ng strengths and weaknesses. Ako I concentrated on speaking by recording myself over and over using my old but still serviceable phone hehe then I listened to the recordings. I took note of my tendency to talk in spurts (mabilis magsalita then biglang mauubusan ng sasabihin tapos gagamit ng fillers like uhm err) so I practiced slowing down para hindi maubusan agad ng sasabihin at para makapag-isp ng isusunod na sasabihin before matapos yung current line of thought/thinking.

    Kaya natin 'to friends ladies and gentlemen! :))

    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 :D

    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

  • lexxuslexxus Mandaluyong
    Posts: 78Member
    Joined: Dec 09, 2013
    @appledeuce - thanks sa advice, sige i'll figure out kung alin sa 4 ang pinaka mahina ako. =)

    12/09/13 - Started collecting documents
    01/18/14 - Submitted ACS (Analyst programmer 261311)
    01/19/14 - Procrastination (iELTS review)
    - Wasted time in Dota 2
    03/31/14 - Received positive result: ACS assessment suitable
    04/01/14 - Procrastination (iELTS)
    - Petiks in reviewing iELTS
    - Wasted time in Diablo 3 Reaper of Souls
    04/22/14 - Start iELTS review no more excuses
    06/21/14 - ielts IDP: L = 7, S = 7, W = 6, R = 6 (boom sablay >,<)
    08/16/14 - ielts IDP: L = 8, S = 7, W = 6, R = 7.5 (Writing again omg)

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