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dominickSydney Posts: 64Member Joined: Nov 15, 2012
@iammaxwell1989 Wow that was quick! Congrats man. Good luck sa 189 application mo.
17 Aug 2013 - IELTS results (LRWS - 7.5, 8.5, 7, 7)
05 Feb 2014 - Skilled recognised graduate visa (subclass 476) grant
02 Sep 2014 - Touchdown Sydney!
04 Mar 2015 - Got a full-time permanent job in Sydney
11 Sep 2015 - IELTS 2nd take results (LRWS - 9, 9, 7.5, 8)
15 Sep 2015 - Lodged EA Migration Skills Assessment fast-track application (Electrical Engineer)
16 Sep 2015 - Received positive results from EA
01 Nov 2015 - PTE-A results (LRWS - 90, 79, 90, 90)
02 Nov 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
06 Nov 2015 - Received invitation to apply for visa 189
24 Dec 2015 - Lodged application for visa 189
23 Jan 2016 - CO requested for additional documents
gmad06Melbourne Posts: 490Member Joined: Aug 21, 2012
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
@gmad06 What I did was I modified my CV and cover letter every time I apply for a job. So kung ilan yung job applications ko, thats how many CV's and cover letter I have. I modified based on the job description, and tried to use similar words. I was thinking they may be running a software to identify how relevant your CV is based on the words.
So far it worked for me, naka ilang tawag din at interviews. Im still applying for other jobs, but as a start okay na.
10&13 Oct 2012 - IELTS
26 Oct 2012 - IELTS Results
17 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa 476
07 June 2013 - CO Allocated
22 Aug 2013 - Visa Grant for me and my girlfriend
07 April 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne!
14 March 2015 - IELTS in Melbourne
16 June 2015 - Submitted EA Skills Assessment (Electrical Engineer)
23 June 2015 - PTE-A in Melbourne
2 July 2015 - Received positive EA skills assessment
6 July 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
3 Aug 2015 - ITA
4 Aug 2015 - Lodged app for visa 189. Bridging visa released
19 Nov 2015 - Visa 189 granted for me and my GF
7 April 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
21 Jan 2019 - Immi response
29 March 2019 - Citizenship exam passed
gmad06Melbourne Posts: 490Member Joined: Aug 21, 2012
edited May 2014
@iammaxwell1989 did u start applying while offshore o nung dumating ka na sa Melbourne? did u have formal invitations prior to arrival?
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
Applied offshore, but nothing seemed to materialized from those applications.
Nope I did not. I started to get interviews about 3 weeks after I submitted the applications. It does take time, so just be patient and positive.
10&13 Oct 2012 - IELTS
26 Oct 2012 - IELTS Results
17 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa 476
07 June 2013 - CO Allocated
22 Aug 2013 - Visa Grant for me and my girlfriend
07 April 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne!
14 March 2015 - IELTS in Melbourne
16 June 2015 - Submitted EA Skills Assessment (Electrical Engineer)
23 June 2015 - PTE-A in Melbourne
2 July 2015 - Received positive EA skills assessment
6 July 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
3 Aug 2015 - ITA
4 Aug 2015 - Lodged app for visa 189. Bridging visa released
19 Nov 2015 - Visa 189 granted for me and my GF
7 April 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
21 Jan 2019 - Immi response
29 March 2019 - Citizenship exam passed
lester_lugtuMelbourne Posts: 159Member Joined: Dec 06, 2013
Sir, pahingi ng referral huh? Building maintenance here mainly air conditioning system operation. Malapit nako mag 1.5 months here pero ni 1 call wala pang tumatawag. Nakakalungkot lang pero hindi tayo susuko.
Congrats! Halos magkasabay pala tau dumating, april 4 ako.
IslanderndCityAdelaide Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator Joined: Mar 30, 2013
Applied offshore, but nothing seemed to materialized from those applications.
Nope I did not. I started to get interviews about 3 weeks after I submitted the applications. It does take time, so just be patient and positive.
When you applied offshore, may nagreply thru email sa'yo? Pero walang tumawag?
10&13 Oct 2012 - IELTS
26 Oct 2012 - IELTS Results
17 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa 476
07 June 2013 - CO Allocated
22 Aug 2013 - Visa Grant for me and my girlfriend
07 April 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne!
14 March 2015 - IELTS in Melbourne
16 June 2015 - Submitted EA Skills Assessment (Electrical Engineer)
23 June 2015 - PTE-A in Melbourne
2 July 2015 - Received positive EA skills assessment
6 July 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
3 Aug 2015 - ITA
4 Aug 2015 - Lodged app for visa 189. Bridging visa released
19 Nov 2015 - Visa 189 granted for me and my GF
7 April 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
21 Jan 2019 - Immi response
29 March 2019 - Citizenship exam passed
IslanderndCityAdelaide Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator Joined: Mar 30, 2013
10&13 Oct 2012 - IELTS
26 Oct 2012 - IELTS Results
17 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa 476
07 June 2013 - CO Allocated
22 Aug 2013 - Visa Grant for me and my girlfriend
07 April 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne!
14 March 2015 - IELTS in Melbourne
16 June 2015 - Submitted EA Skills Assessment (Electrical Engineer)
23 June 2015 - PTE-A in Melbourne
2 July 2015 - Received positive EA skills assessment
6 July 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
3 Aug 2015 - ITA
4 Aug 2015 - Lodged app for visa 189. Bridging visa released
19 Nov 2015 - Visa 189 granted for me and my GF
7 April 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
21 Jan 2019 - Immi response
29 March 2019 - Citizenship exam passed
IslanderndCityAdelaide Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator Joined: Mar 30, 2013
@iammaxwell1989 ouch! hehe. did they mention specific reason like they won't consider application even if you're an Au PR because you're applying offshore?
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...working on new, better goals...
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jeff0610Melbourne Posts: 32Member Joined: Mar 11, 2014
@iammaxwell1989 sir ano po nominated skill nyo. Btw im jeff heading to melbourne. Im an accountant with internal and external auditing experience, indemand kaya profession ko sa Melb? Ska sir baka pwedeng pasilip format ng cv and cl mo. Here's my e-add [email protected]. Thanks in advance and God bless...
@IslanderndCity Nope. I received generic rejection letters. There were no mention of me being off shore as the reason. But I have an Australian address when I was applying for jobs off-shore.
@jeff0610 I'm an electrical engineer. Pasensiya na di ako masyado aware sa job market for accountants eh. Saan ka sa melbourne?
10&13 Oct 2012 - IELTS
26 Oct 2012 - IELTS Results
17 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa 476
07 June 2013 - CO Allocated
22 Aug 2013 - Visa Grant for me and my girlfriend
07 April 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne!
14 March 2015 - IELTS in Melbourne
16 June 2015 - Submitted EA Skills Assessment (Electrical Engineer)
23 June 2015 - PTE-A in Melbourne
2 July 2015 - Received positive EA skills assessment
6 July 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
3 Aug 2015 - ITA
4 Aug 2015 - Lodged app for visa 189. Bridging visa released
19 Nov 2015 - Visa 189 granted for me and my GF
7 April 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
21 Jan 2019 - Immi response
29 March 2019 - Citizenship exam passed
jeff0610Melbourne Posts: 32Member Joined: Mar 11, 2014
@iammaxwell1989 actually wala pa nga akong sure na accommodation. Pero currently may kausap ako si sir bevelled, sana maiclose ko yung deal w/ him... Sa braybrook sila.
IslanderndCityAdelaide Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator Joined: Mar 30, 2013
@IslanderndCity Nope. I received generic rejection letters. There were no mention of me being off shore as the reason. But I have an Australian address when I was applying for jobs off-shore.
@jeff0610 I'm an electrical engineer. Pasensiya na di ako masyado aware sa job market for accountants eh. Saan ka sa melbourne?
Ow. I see. You have an Au address but how about your phone contact number?
I arrived in Sydney a year ago, I got a job in 2 weeks (interview and offer), so mdyo sinuwerte ako. Anyhow, ito ginawa ko to increase my chances.
1) i-adjust nyo yung resume nyo and ilagay nyo key words na na-mention sa job description. Ang mga job hunter, gumagamit lang ng search yan to filter mga applicants. Ma-trabaho? Yes, ganun lang talaga, wala silang ibang tool pang-filter kundi search.
2) Tawagan nyo yung nag-post kung nag-iwan ng number, this gives you 30 seconds para ibenta sarili so prepare kung ano sasabihin nyo in 30 seconds.
3) Take a junior role (yung job na nakuha ko is junior compared sa ginagawa ko before). Give it a year or so (yung iba 6 months). Ako personally, after a year sabi ng boss ko wala pa talaga opportunity, so nag-hanap ako ibang company and finally got the job level and salary level na hinahanap ko. Nag-paalam ako ng maayos sa current company ko and will start sa new company soon. Tinanong ako ng new company, bakit ka aalis ng current company mo, sabi ko, wala na senior role eh, nag-start ako low to get familiar with the culture ng Aussie and now I'm ready for a more senior role.
4) Volunteer. Salvation Army, sa church nyo, sa embassy. Then ilagay mo sa CV mo, at least may pakita ka na may ginagawa ka habang nag-hahanap ng work and may chance ka pa maki-network at malay mo dun ka pa makahanap ng job. May maibigay ka pa reference sa AU.
On point number 3, gustong gusto ng recruiter yung sort of matagal na experience related dun sa job at mdyo too senior na especially kung agreeable ka sa suweldo. Why? Mas mataas chance na yung candidate nila makuha, ang commission ng mga yan ranges from 10-35% depende sa seniority ng role. (Mas mataas kung executives syempre).
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
@eronpol ang swerte mo dami company na kumokontak sau. anyway ano work mo sa food mfg?
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
Nominated Occupation: CHEMIST 2111-11
11/MAY/2011 - IELTS Exam
20/JUNE/2011 - Lodged Online Visa Application
15/FEB/2012 - CO Allocation
26/JUNE/2012 - VISA GRANTED! Thank you Lord!
11/APR/2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
10/MAR/2013 - Arrived in Sydney
hi guys. we just arrived ni hubby @eronpol sa Brissy last Sunday. Yesterday, I got the job offer. same work sa Ph. sa laboratory din. I was applying for an entry level post pero nagulat ako at senior post binigay sakin. nakakatakot. si @eronpol naman, for medical na today sa food mfg na inapply-an nya. Although di pa nya alam if tatanggapin na nya tong work na to kasi may interview uli sya sa Tuesday e mas madali puntahan yung company na yun kahit commute.. bahala na.. Production Engr kasi yun sa Ph so same din work pagdating dito. Downside is malayo yung work namin pareho sa bahay namin so we decided to buy a second hand car na. Monday kami upo for written test. ako for learners kasi expired Ph license ko, sya naman, ok daw license nya for 3 months pa..
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.--
lock_code2004Perth 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..
johnvangieMelbourne Posts: 686Member Joined: Oct 14, 2013
Nominated Occupation : Production or Plant Engineer 233513
12/15/13 - IELTS IDP [ L : 9.0 I R :8.0 I S : 7.5 I W : 6.5 ]
01/17/14 - Submit CDR to Engineers Australia.
02/15/14 - IELTS IDP [ L : 9.0 I R :9.0 I S : 7.5 I W : 7.0 ]
05/29/14 - EA positive assessment as Production or Plant Engineer 233513
06/02/14 - EA Letter Received. Lodge EOI 65points.
06/09/14 - Received invitation to lodge Visa 189.
06/12/14 - Lodge Visa 189. Upload Docs/Form 80.
07/14/14 - Medicals @ SLEC Global.
07/15/14 - Upload NBI. (NBI Valid until July 4, 2015).
07/17/14 - CO Allocated. Team 7 GSM Adelaide ( CO : LM )
07/21/14 - VISA GRANT! Thank You Lord! IED : 07/04/15
02/06/15 - Hubby in Melbourne (Jobhunting)
03/27/15 - Me and my son in Melbourne
04/07/15 - Hubby 1st day of job
08/24/15 - My 1st day in BP, Thank you Lord God Jesus!
Enjoying the wonderful life in Oz, abundant blessings indeed :-)
jmeMandaluyong Posts: 9Member Joined: May 22, 2014
@eronpol Hi, how did you apply for jobs in au? habang nasa pinas ka pa? while processing your visa you were applying for au jobs already?
jmeMandaluyong Posts: 9Member Joined: May 22, 2014
@iammaxwell1989 hi, im an EE also, field ko is distribution utility. Do you think in madali lng makahanap ng job sa oz in line with my present job. thanks
jmeMandaluyong Posts: 9Member Joined: May 22, 2014
@dominick hi ee din ako. Madali ba mkahanap jobs jan. In demand ba ee? Distribution utility yung field ko. Thanks
dominickSydney Posts: 64Member Joined: Nov 15, 2012
@jme Nasa pinas pa ako. Will have my entry this August. Saang state ka pupunta?
17 Aug 2013 - IELTS results (LRWS - 7.5, 8.5, 7, 7)
05 Feb 2014 - Skilled recognised graduate visa (subclass 476) grant
02 Sep 2014 - Touchdown Sydney!
04 Mar 2015 - Got a full-time permanent job in Sydney
11 Sep 2015 - IELTS 2nd take results (LRWS - 9, 9, 7.5, 8)
15 Sep 2015 - Lodged EA Migration Skills Assessment fast-track application (Electrical Engineer)
16 Sep 2015 - Received positive results from EA
01 Nov 2015 - PTE-A results (LRWS - 90, 79, 90, 90)
02 Nov 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
06 Nov 2015 - Received invitation to apply for visa 189
24 Dec 2015 - Lodged application for visa 189
23 Jan 2016 - CO requested for additional documents
czhaBrisbane Posts: 142Member Joined: Mar 08, 2013
@Umbenieyon congrats! prang kelan lang nababas ko ung mga posts mo... nag apply na ba kayo kahit nung wala pa kayo sa Australia? kaya mabilis ka nakakuha?
March 2013 - IELTS
November 2013 - Engineers Australia (electronics draftperson)
February 2014 - State Sponsorship (QLD) EOI approval
March 20, 2014 - Visa application (visa 190)
April 2, 2014 - Medicals done
April 4, 2014 - NBI filed
May 15, 2014 - COC filed
July 9, 2014 - CO assigned (asked for additional employment docs)
July 23, 2014 - Visa Grant
jmeMandaluyong Posts: 9Member Joined: May 22, 2014
@dominick wala pa. initial stages pa lang ako ng application ko. hehe. saan state pala in demand ang ee?
Ive worked for the orange DU back in the philippines for over a year. As per my experience, mostly protection and control, scada, asset planning, and sa linya ang opportunities. And oh, yung mga lineman in demand din.
Wala pang kumontact sakin na DU so far.
10&13 Oct 2012 - IELTS
26 Oct 2012 - IELTS Results
17 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa 476
07 June 2013 - CO Allocated
22 Aug 2013 - Visa Grant for me and my girlfriend
07 April 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne!
14 March 2015 - IELTS in Melbourne
16 June 2015 - Submitted EA Skills Assessment (Electrical Engineer)
23 June 2015 - PTE-A in Melbourne
2 July 2015 - Received positive EA skills assessment
6 July 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
3 Aug 2015 - ITA
4 Aug 2015 - Lodged app for visa 189. Bridging visa released
19 Nov 2015 - Visa 189 granted for me and my GF
7 April 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
21 Jan 2019 - Immi response
29 March 2019 - Citizenship exam passed
dominickSydney Posts: 64Member Joined: Nov 15, 2012
@jme In my case, Im going to Sydney and as far as I have checked, electrical design engineers have a decent market around the place. If you're into operations-based jobs, I think Melbourne would suit you better.
17 Aug 2013 - IELTS results (LRWS - 7.5, 8.5, 7, 7)
05 Feb 2014 - Skilled recognised graduate visa (subclass 476) grant
02 Sep 2014 - Touchdown Sydney!
04 Mar 2015 - Got a full-time permanent job in Sydney
11 Sep 2015 - IELTS 2nd take results (LRWS - 9, 9, 7.5, 8)
15 Sep 2015 - Lodged EA Migration Skills Assessment fast-track application (Electrical Engineer)
16 Sep 2015 - Received positive results from EA
01 Nov 2015 - PTE-A results (LRWS - 90, 79, 90, 90)
02 Nov 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
06 Nov 2015 - Received invitation to apply for visa 189
24 Dec 2015 - Lodged application for visa 189
23 Jan 2016 - CO requested for additional documents
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Posts: 64Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2012
17 Aug 2013 - IELTS results (LRWS - 7.5, 8.5, 7, 7)
05 Feb 2014 - Skilled recognised graduate visa (subclass 476) grant
02 Sep 2014 - Touchdown Sydney!
04 Mar 2015 - Got a full-time permanent job in Sydney
11 Sep 2015 - IELTS 2nd take results (LRWS - 9, 9, 7.5, 8)
15 Sep 2015 - Lodged EA Migration Skills Assessment fast-track application (Electrical Engineer)
16 Sep 2015 - Received positive results from EA
01 Nov 2015 - PTE-A results (LRWS - 90, 79, 90, 90)
02 Nov 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
06 Nov 2015 - Received invitation to apply for visa 189
24 Dec 2015 - Lodged application for visa 189
23 Jan 2016 - CO requested for additional documents
Posts: 490Member
Joined: Aug 21, 2012
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: 316Member
Joined: Sep 19, 2012
So far it worked for me, naka ilang tawag din at interviews. Im still applying for other jobs, but as a start okay na.
10&13 Oct 2012 - IELTS
26 Oct 2012 - IELTS Results
17 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa 476
07 June 2013 - CO Allocated
22 Aug 2013 - Visa Grant for me and my girlfriend
07 April 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne!
14 March 2015 - IELTS in Melbourne
16 June 2015 - Submitted EA Skills Assessment (Electrical Engineer)
23 June 2015 - PTE-A in Melbourne
2 July 2015 - Received positive EA skills assessment
6 July 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
3 Aug 2015 - ITA
4 Aug 2015 - Lodged app for visa 189. Bridging visa released
19 Nov 2015 - Visa 189 granted for me and my GF
7 April 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
21 Jan 2019 - Immi response
29 March 2019 - Citizenship exam passed
Posts: 490Member
Joined: Aug 21, 2012
did u have formal invitations prior to arrival?
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: 316Member
Joined: Sep 19, 2012
Nope I did not. I started to get interviews about 3 weeks after I submitted the applications. It does take time, so just be patient and positive.
10&13 Oct 2012 - IELTS
26 Oct 2012 - IELTS Results
17 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa 476
07 June 2013 - CO Allocated
22 Aug 2013 - Visa Grant for me and my girlfriend
07 April 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne!
14 March 2015 - IELTS in Melbourne
16 June 2015 - Submitted EA Skills Assessment (Electrical Engineer)
23 June 2015 - PTE-A in Melbourne
2 July 2015 - Received positive EA skills assessment
6 July 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
3 Aug 2015 - ITA
4 Aug 2015 - Lodged app for visa 189. Bridging visa released
19 Nov 2015 - Visa 189 granted for me and my GF
7 April 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
21 Jan 2019 - Immi response
29 March 2019 - Citizenship exam passed
Posts: 159Member
Joined: Dec 06, 2013
Sir, pahingi ng referral huh? Building maintenance here mainly air conditioning system operation. Malapit nako mag 1.5 months here pero ni 1 call wala pang tumatawag. Nakakalungkot lang pero hindi tayo susuko.
Congrats! Halos magkasabay pala tau dumating, april 4 ako.
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~
Posts: 316Member
Joined: Sep 19, 2012
10&13 Oct 2012 - IELTS
26 Oct 2012 - IELTS Results
17 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa 476
07 June 2013 - CO Allocated
22 Aug 2013 - Visa Grant for me and my girlfriend
07 April 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne!
14 March 2015 - IELTS in Melbourne
16 June 2015 - Submitted EA Skills Assessment (Electrical Engineer)
23 June 2015 - PTE-A in Melbourne
2 July 2015 - Received positive EA skills assessment
6 July 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
3 Aug 2015 - ITA
4 Aug 2015 - Lodged app for visa 189. Bridging visa released
19 Nov 2015 - Visa 189 granted for me and my GF
7 April 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
21 Jan 2019 - Immi response
29 March 2019 - Citizenship exam passed
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~
Posts: 316Member
Joined: Sep 19, 2012
10&13 Oct 2012 - IELTS
26 Oct 2012 - IELTS Results
17 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa 476
07 June 2013 - CO Allocated
22 Aug 2013 - Visa Grant for me and my girlfriend
07 April 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne!
14 March 2015 - IELTS in Melbourne
16 June 2015 - Submitted EA Skills Assessment (Electrical Engineer)
23 June 2015 - PTE-A in Melbourne
2 July 2015 - Received positive EA skills assessment
6 July 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
3 Aug 2015 - ITA
4 Aug 2015 - Lodged app for visa 189. Bridging visa released
19 Nov 2015 - Visa 189 granted for me and my GF
7 April 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
21 Jan 2019 - Immi response
29 March 2019 - Citizenship exam passed
Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
Joined: Mar 30, 2013
Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!
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...working on new, better goals...
Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~
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@jeff0610 I'm an electrical engineer. Pasensiya na di ako masyado aware sa job market for accountants eh. Saan ka sa melbourne?
10&13 Oct 2012 - IELTS
26 Oct 2012 - IELTS Results
17 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa 476
07 June 2013 - CO Allocated
22 Aug 2013 - Visa Grant for me and my girlfriend
07 April 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne!
14 March 2015 - IELTS in Melbourne
16 June 2015 - Submitted EA Skills Assessment (Electrical Engineer)
23 June 2015 - PTE-A in Melbourne
2 July 2015 - Received positive EA skills assessment
6 July 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
3 Aug 2015 - ITA
4 Aug 2015 - Lodged app for visa 189. Bridging visa released
19 Nov 2015 - Visa 189 granted for me and my GF
7 April 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
21 Jan 2019 - Immi response
29 March 2019 - Citizenship exam passed
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Joined: Mar 30, 2013
You have an Au address but how about your phone contact number?
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: 334Member
Joined: Sep 03, 2012
1) i-adjust nyo yung resume nyo and ilagay nyo key words na na-mention sa job description. Ang mga job hunter, gumagamit lang ng search yan to filter mga applicants. Ma-trabaho? Yes, ganun lang talaga, wala silang ibang tool pang-filter kundi search.
2) Tawagan nyo yung nag-post kung nag-iwan ng number, this gives you 30 seconds para ibenta sarili so prepare kung ano sasabihin nyo in 30 seconds.
3) Take a junior role (yung job na nakuha ko is junior compared sa ginagawa ko before). Give it a year or so (yung iba 6 months). Ako personally, after a year sabi ng boss ko wala pa talaga opportunity, so nag-hanap ako ibang company and finally got the job level and salary level na hinahanap ko. Nag-paalam ako ng maayos sa current company ko and will start sa new company soon. Tinanong ako ng new company, bakit ka aalis ng current company mo, sabi ko, wala na senior role eh, nag-start ako low to get familiar with the culture ng Aussie and now I'm ready for a more senior role.
4) Volunteer. Salvation Army, sa church nyo, sa embassy. Then ilagay mo sa CV mo, at least may pakita ka na may ginagawa ka habang nag-hahanap ng work and may chance ka pa maki-network at malay mo dun ka pa makahanap ng job. May maibigay ka pa reference sa AU.
On point number 3, gustong gusto ng recruiter yung sort of matagal na experience related dun sa job at mdyo too senior na especially kung agreeable ka sa suweldo. Why? Mas mataas chance na yung candidate nila makuha, ang commission ng mga yan ranges from 10-35% depende sa seniority ng role. (Mas mataas kung executives syempre).
Hope nakatulong yan.
ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012
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Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
Posts: 770Member
Joined: Apr 04, 2012
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
Nominated Occupation: CHEMIST 2111-11
11/MAY/2011 - IELTS Exam
20/JUNE/2011 - Lodged Online Visa Application
15/FEB/2012 - CO Allocation
26/JUNE/2012 - VISA GRANTED! Thank you Lord!
11/APR/2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
10/MAR/2013 - Arrived in Sydney
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: 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: 686Member
Joined: Oct 14, 2013
Nominated Occupation : Production or Plant Engineer 233513
12/15/13 - IELTS IDP [ L : 9.0 I R :8.0 I S : 7.5 I W : 6.5 ]
01/17/14 - Submit CDR to Engineers Australia.
02/15/14 - IELTS IDP [ L : 9.0 I R :9.0 I S : 7.5 I W : 7.0 ]
05/29/14 - EA positive assessment as Production or Plant Engineer 233513
06/02/14 - EA Letter Received. Lodge EOI 65points.
06/09/14 - Received invitation to lodge Visa 189.
06/12/14 - Lodge Visa 189. Upload Docs/Form 80.
07/14/14 - Medicals @ SLEC Global.
07/15/14 - Upload NBI. (NBI Valid until July 4, 2015).
07/17/14 - CO Allocated. Team 7 GSM Adelaide ( CO : LM )
07/21/14 - VISA GRANT! Thank You Lord! IED : 07/04/15
02/06/15 - Hubby in Melbourne (Jobhunting)
03/27/15 - Me and my son in Melbourne
04/07/15 - Hubby 1st day of job
08/24/15 - My 1st day in BP, Thank you Lord God Jesus!
Enjoying the wonderful life in Oz, abundant blessings indeed :-)
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ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012
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Posts: 64Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2012
17 Aug 2013 - IELTS results (LRWS - 7.5, 8.5, 7, 7)
05 Feb 2014 - Skilled recognised graduate visa (subclass 476) grant
02 Sep 2014 - Touchdown Sydney!
04 Mar 2015 - Got a full-time permanent job in Sydney
11 Sep 2015 - IELTS 2nd take results (LRWS - 9, 9, 7.5, 8)
15 Sep 2015 - Lodged EA Migration Skills Assessment fast-track application (Electrical Engineer)
16 Sep 2015 - Received positive results from EA
01 Nov 2015 - PTE-A results (LRWS - 90, 79, 90, 90)
02 Nov 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
06 Nov 2015 - Received invitation to apply for visa 189
24 Dec 2015 - Lodged application for visa 189
23 Jan 2016 - CO requested for additional documents
Posts: 142Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2013
March 2013 - IELTS
November 2013 - Engineers Australia (electronics draftperson)
February 2014 - State Sponsorship (QLD) EOI approval
March 20, 2014 - Visa application (visa 190)
April 2, 2014 - Medicals done
April 4, 2014 - NBI filed
May 15, 2014 - COC filed
July 9, 2014 - CO assigned (asked for additional employment docs)
July 23, 2014 - Visa Grant
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Wala pang kumontact sakin na DU so far.
10&13 Oct 2012 - IELTS
26 Oct 2012 - IELTS Results
17 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa 476
07 June 2013 - CO Allocated
22 Aug 2013 - Visa Grant for me and my girlfriend
07 April 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne!
14 March 2015 - IELTS in Melbourne
16 June 2015 - Submitted EA Skills Assessment (Electrical Engineer)
23 June 2015 - PTE-A in Melbourne
2 July 2015 - Received positive EA skills assessment
6 July 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
3 Aug 2015 - ITA
4 Aug 2015 - Lodged app for visa 189. Bridging visa released
19 Nov 2015 - Visa 189 granted for me and my GF
7 April 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
21 Jan 2019 - Immi response
29 March 2019 - Citizenship exam passed
Posts: 64Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2012
17 Aug 2013 - IELTS results (LRWS - 7.5, 8.5, 7, 7)
05 Feb 2014 - Skilled recognised graduate visa (subclass 476) grant
02 Sep 2014 - Touchdown Sydney!
04 Mar 2015 - Got a full-time permanent job in Sydney
11 Sep 2015 - IELTS 2nd take results (LRWS - 9, 9, 7.5, 8)
15 Sep 2015 - Lodged EA Migration Skills Assessment fast-track application (Electrical Engineer)
16 Sep 2015 - Received positive results from EA
01 Nov 2015 - PTE-A results (LRWS - 90, 79, 90, 90)
02 Nov 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
06 Nov 2015 - Received invitation to apply for visa 189
24 Dec 2015 - Lodged application for visa 189
23 Jan 2016 - CO requested for additional documents