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Joined: Feb 27, 2013
Visa Grant - Dec 22, 2015
Posts: 492Member
Joined: Sep 23, 2013
Student Visa - Subclass 574 (SVP) with De Facto Partner
Temporary Grad Visa - Subclass 485 with De Facto Partner
Skilled - Permanent - Subclass 189/190 with De Facto Partner
Australian Citizienship
May 17, 2014 - IELTS Exam (Acad) (L, R, W, S)
May 30, 2014 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-7.5) O- 8.0
June 27, 2014 - Medicals at NHSI
July 21, 2014 - Lodged at VFS Cebu
July 22, 2014 - Received acknowledgment from Embassy
July 23, 2014 - VISA GRANTED!
July 30, 2014 - IED in Perth
June 24, 2016 - Submitted WA OQU Assessment
June 27, 2016 - Received WA OQU Assessment Results - Positive!
Jan-Apr 2017 - Gather docs for Skills Assessment
May 10, 2017 - Submitted VETASSESS Application (Online) CHEMIST - 234211
May 17, 2017 - Got a call from VETASSESS for add'l docs
May 18, 2017 - Submitted add'l docs requested
May 26, 2017 - VETASSESS Results - POSITIVE (Chemist)
Sept 27, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - S
Sept 30, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - L,R,W
Oct. 13, 2017 - IELTS Results - (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-9.0) Overall: 8.0
Jan 24, 2019 - Lodged visa 485 (Post-Study Work Stream)
Feb 01, 2019 - Visa 485 Medicals Done
Mar 11, 2019 - EOI submitted for subclass 189 (85 pts) and 190 (90 pts)
Mar 26, 2019 - CO requested docs (visa 485), Updated EOI - (95 pts)
Apr 08, 2019 - CO requested additional docs (visa 485)
Apr 11, 2019 - ITA received (visa 189)
May 09, 2019 - Client Feedback sent (105 days since lodging 485)
May 14, 2019 - Visa SC 485 refusal - SAD DAY
May 17, 2019 - AAT appeal lodged online
June 4, 2019 - Visa SC 189 lodged offshore, AAT appeal dropped
June 12, 2019 - VA Blood test (medicals done)
Jan 31, 2020 - SC 189 GRANTED (Direct)
Feb 11, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for partner)
Feb 12, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for me) - STILL WAITING
Mar 25, 2021 - Interview and Test (partner)
Apr 23, 2021 - Approved (partner)
TBA - Pledging ceremony (partner)
Posts: 799Member
Joined: Jan 07, 2014
I haven't lost everything except my mind...
Posts: 50Member
Joined: Aug 19, 2013
May God grant us strength and grace.
ANZSCO Code (261311 Analyst Programmer)
28 Jan 2014 - ACS Assessment
04 Apr 2014 - ACS Result
09 May 2015 - IELTS (BC) - S:7.0 L:7.0 R:9.0 W:7.5
28 May 2015 - Lodged EOI (65 pts)
06 Jul 2015 - Received Invitation
08 Aug 2015 - Lodged Visa 189
28 Sep 2015 - CO Allocated
13 Apr 2016 - VISA GRANT (IED: 03 Nov 2016)
04 Sep 2016 - Initial Entry
13 Feb 2017 - Big Move! (Melbourne)
15 Apr 2017 - First Job
Posts: 799Member
Joined: Jan 07, 2014
I haven't lost everything except my mind...
Posts: 162Member
Joined: Jan 21, 2014
Computer Network and Systems Engineer
Jan. 2014 - Decided to finally pursue AU Immigration
Feb. 9, 2014 - Applied for ACS Assessment
Mar.15, 2014 - Took IELTS Exam @IDP
Mar. 28, 2014 - IELTS Score: L:8.5; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:6.5
Apr. 2, 2014 - Applied for remarking
Apr. 16, 2014 - ACS result suitable
May 17, 2014 - Retake IELTS @IDP
May 30, 2014 - IELTS Score: L:8.0; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:7.0
June 10, 2014 - IELTS Remarking successful! (New IELTS Score: L:8.5; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:7.0)
June 14, 2014 - Submitted EOI & VIC SS
June 17, 2014 - updated EOI to uncheck Visa 189 and include Mom as dependent; VIC confirmed Mom is added as dependent.
Oct. 06,2014 - VIC SS Successful; Invited for Visa 190. Submitted My Health Declaration
Oct. 15, 2014 - Mom & Baby Medicals @ Cebu Doctor's
Nov. 11, 2014 - My Medical done at Point Medical
Nov. 20, 2014 - Requested NBI again via Ms. Sandra
Nov. 21, 2014 - Lodged Visa 190
Nov. 25, 2014 - Requested SG PCC
Dec. 03, 2014 - Received NBI Clearance
Dec. 04, 2014 - emailed VIC of TRN and status of application
Dec. 05, 2014 - Collected SG PCC
Jan. 06, 2015 - Direct Grant! Thank you God!!! GSM Brisbane - Team 33 (IED: Oct 21, 2015)
Posts: 409Member
Joined: Oct 03, 2012
Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
Joined: Jan 24, 2013
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!
Posts: 162Member
Joined: Jan 21, 2014
Computer Network and Systems Engineer
Jan. 2014 - Decided to finally pursue AU Immigration
Feb. 9, 2014 - Applied for ACS Assessment
Mar.15, 2014 - Took IELTS Exam @IDP
Mar. 28, 2014 - IELTS Score: L:8.5; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:6.5
Apr. 2, 2014 - Applied for remarking
Apr. 16, 2014 - ACS result suitable
May 17, 2014 - Retake IELTS @IDP
May 30, 2014 - IELTS Score: L:8.0; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:7.0
June 10, 2014 - IELTS Remarking successful! (New IELTS Score: L:8.5; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:7.0)
June 14, 2014 - Submitted EOI & VIC SS
June 17, 2014 - updated EOI to uncheck Visa 189 and include Mom as dependent; VIC confirmed Mom is added as dependent.
Oct. 06,2014 - VIC SS Successful; Invited for Visa 190. Submitted My Health Declaration
Oct. 15, 2014 - Mom & Baby Medicals @ Cebu Doctor's
Nov. 11, 2014 - My Medical done at Point Medical
Nov. 20, 2014 - Requested NBI again via Ms. Sandra
Nov. 21, 2014 - Lodged Visa 190
Nov. 25, 2014 - Requested SG PCC
Dec. 03, 2014 - Received NBI Clearance
Dec. 04, 2014 - emailed VIC of TRN and status of application
Dec. 05, 2014 - Collected SG PCC
Jan. 06, 2015 - Direct Grant! Thank you God!!! GSM Brisbane - Team 33 (IED: Oct 21, 2015)
Posts: 704Member
Joined: Feb 27, 2013
Visa Grant - Dec 22, 2015
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Joined: Jun 03, 2014
request ko lang kung sino sa inyo may ebook full version ng 'Ace the IELTS' by Simone Braverman, pasend naman pls sa email ko [email protected] thanks in advance!
Posts: 93Member
Joined: Feb 11, 2014
Posts: 162Member
Joined: Jan 21, 2014
Computer Network and Systems Engineer
Jan. 2014 - Decided to finally pursue AU Immigration
Feb. 9, 2014 - Applied for ACS Assessment
Mar.15, 2014 - Took IELTS Exam @IDP
Mar. 28, 2014 - IELTS Score: L:8.5; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:6.5
Apr. 2, 2014 - Applied for remarking
Apr. 16, 2014 - ACS result suitable
May 17, 2014 - Retake IELTS @IDP
May 30, 2014 - IELTS Score: L:8.0; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:7.0
June 10, 2014 - IELTS Remarking successful! (New IELTS Score: L:8.5; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:7.0)
June 14, 2014 - Submitted EOI & VIC SS
June 17, 2014 - updated EOI to uncheck Visa 189 and include Mom as dependent; VIC confirmed Mom is added as dependent.
Oct. 06,2014 - VIC SS Successful; Invited for Visa 190. Submitted My Health Declaration
Oct. 15, 2014 - Mom & Baby Medicals @ Cebu Doctor's
Nov. 11, 2014 - My Medical done at Point Medical
Nov. 20, 2014 - Requested NBI again via Ms. Sandra
Nov. 21, 2014 - Lodged Visa 190
Nov. 25, 2014 - Requested SG PCC
Dec. 03, 2014 - Received NBI Clearance
Dec. 04, 2014 - emailed VIC of TRN and status of application
Dec. 05, 2014 - Collected SG PCC
Jan. 06, 2015 - Direct Grant! Thank you God!!! GSM Brisbane - Team 33 (IED: Oct 21, 2015)
Posts: 162Member
Joined: Jan 21, 2014
Computer Network and Systems Engineer
Jan. 2014 - Decided to finally pursue AU Immigration
Feb. 9, 2014 - Applied for ACS Assessment
Mar.15, 2014 - Took IELTS Exam @IDP
Mar. 28, 2014 - IELTS Score: L:8.5; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:6.5
Apr. 2, 2014 - Applied for remarking
Apr. 16, 2014 - ACS result suitable
May 17, 2014 - Retake IELTS @IDP
May 30, 2014 - IELTS Score: L:8.0; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:7.0
June 10, 2014 - IELTS Remarking successful! (New IELTS Score: L:8.5; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:7.0)
June 14, 2014 - Submitted EOI & VIC SS
June 17, 2014 - updated EOI to uncheck Visa 189 and include Mom as dependent; VIC confirmed Mom is added as dependent.
Oct. 06,2014 - VIC SS Successful; Invited for Visa 190. Submitted My Health Declaration
Oct. 15, 2014 - Mom & Baby Medicals @ Cebu Doctor's
Nov. 11, 2014 - My Medical done at Point Medical
Nov. 20, 2014 - Requested NBI again via Ms. Sandra
Nov. 21, 2014 - Lodged Visa 190
Nov. 25, 2014 - Requested SG PCC
Dec. 03, 2014 - Received NBI Clearance
Dec. 04, 2014 - emailed VIC of TRN and status of application
Dec. 05, 2014 - Collected SG PCC
Jan. 06, 2015 - Direct Grant! Thank you God!!! GSM Brisbane - Team 33 (IED: Oct 21, 2015)
Posts: 1,084Member
Joined: Feb 14, 2013
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/
Posts: 162Member
Joined: Jan 21, 2014
unfortunately 55 pts pa lng ata ako kasi (age=30; degree=15; ielts= 10)... One yr lng kasi na credit sa work experience ko... Baka mag ss nlng po ako sa july Kasi parang wala nang way mag earn ng pts pa tama po ba? Sana lng ala masyado changes sa july
Computer Network and Systems Engineer
Jan. 2014 - Decided to finally pursue AU Immigration
Feb. 9, 2014 - Applied for ACS Assessment
Mar.15, 2014 - Took IELTS Exam @IDP
Mar. 28, 2014 - IELTS Score: L:8.5; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:6.5
Apr. 2, 2014 - Applied for remarking
Apr. 16, 2014 - ACS result suitable
May 17, 2014 - Retake IELTS @IDP
May 30, 2014 - IELTS Score: L:8.0; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:7.0
June 10, 2014 - IELTS Remarking successful! (New IELTS Score: L:8.5; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:7.0)
June 14, 2014 - Submitted EOI & VIC SS
June 17, 2014 - updated EOI to uncheck Visa 189 and include Mom as dependent; VIC confirmed Mom is added as dependent.
Oct. 06,2014 - VIC SS Successful; Invited for Visa 190. Submitted My Health Declaration
Oct. 15, 2014 - Mom & Baby Medicals @ Cebu Doctor's
Nov. 11, 2014 - My Medical done at Point Medical
Nov. 20, 2014 - Requested NBI again via Ms. Sandra
Nov. 21, 2014 - Lodged Visa 190
Nov. 25, 2014 - Requested SG PCC
Dec. 03, 2014 - Received NBI Clearance
Dec. 04, 2014 - emailed VIC of TRN and status of application
Dec. 05, 2014 - Collected SG PCC
Jan. 06, 2015 - Direct Grant! Thank you God!!! GSM Brisbane - Team 33 (IED: Oct 21, 2015)
Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
Joined: Jan 24, 2013
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!
Posts: 26Member
Joined: Jun 02, 2014
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 25pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 10pts | English: 20pts | Partner : 10 Total: 80pts
21.07.18 Decided to pursue AU migration
28.07.18 Started gathering documents
27.08.18 PTE-A (Superior: L80 R81 S90 W80)
23.08.18 Submitted ACS Assessment
01.11.18 Received ACS Assessment results (AQF Bachelors Degree - 5yrs work XP)
03.11.18 EOI lodged (189|70 pts / 190 (VIC)|70+5pts)
26.03.19 Updated EOI to claim partner points (189|80 pts / 190 (VIC)|80+5pts)
Posts: 121Member
Joined: Feb 13, 2014
261313 Software Engineer
05/03/2014 - ACS application
05/04/2014 - IELTS exam
18/04/2014 - IELTS results (R/W:7.5 L/S:8 OBS:8)
28/04/2014 - ACS results (Suitable)
29/04/2014 - EOI submitted (65pts)
12/05/2014 - Received invite (Visa189)
21/05/2014 - Lodged and paid (Visa189)
13/06/2014 - CO Assigned (Adelaide GSM Team 6)
20/06/2014 - Medical
07/07/2014 - Medical Referred to MOC
06/08/2014 - Visa Grant (IED: 03/07/2015)
Posts: 53Member
Joined: Mar 28, 2014
Posts: 53Member
Joined: Mar 28, 2014
Posts: 799Member
Joined: Jan 07, 2014
I dont mind retaking the exams kasi alam ko na papaano magprepare para dito kung meron mang factor na makakaapekto saken yung kundisyon nalang e.g. breakfast, tulog at mental preparedness mo.
liban dun comprehension speaking listening alam mo na lahat yan e saka reading. nasa kundisyon nalang talaga.
salamat sa feedback, hopefully may good news din ako para sa iba dito nagbabalak magparemark.
.5 nalang yung kulang, if ever mag papasched na rin ako for another exam.
I haven't lost everything except my mind...
Posts: 53Member
Joined: Mar 28, 2014
Posts: 26Member
Joined: Jun 02, 2014
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 25pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 10pts | English: 20pts | Partner : 10 Total: 80pts
21.07.18 Decided to pursue AU migration
28.07.18 Started gathering documents
27.08.18 PTE-A (Superior: L80 R81 S90 W80)
23.08.18 Submitted ACS Assessment
01.11.18 Received ACS Assessment results (AQF Bachelors Degree - 5yrs work XP)
03.11.18 EOI lodged (189|70 pts / 190 (VIC)|70+5pts)
26.03.19 Updated EOI to claim partner points (189|80 pts / 190 (VIC)|80+5pts)
Posts: 2Member
Joined: Jun 05, 2014
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Posts: 1,084Member
Joined: Feb 14, 2013
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/
Posts: 1,084Member
Joined: Feb 14, 2013
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/
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Joined: Jun 05, 2014
Posts: 53Member
Joined: Mar 28, 2014
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 :-)