wisemen045:
Still here folks. Stopped following Part 1 on page 400 (about the time spyroxy1 got grant). Had a disappointing IELTS (9.0,8.5, 7.5,7.0) result again. EOR took more than three months and still came back negative. I need 20 maximum points. Got discouraged and abandoned thread.

But I am back. Congratulations to all who have received ITA, grant and conquered English.

Speaking and writing are my weak points. I have never scored more than 7.5 at any point in both. My handwriting is terrible. I have a thick ''bush'' Yoruba accent. Is PTE any easier? I don't want to throw away money again. No point rushing. Any ideas my people?

I feel for you, bro. Sorry to hear about the recent setbacks. Nothing to do but pick yourself up and try again.

My handwriting is absolutely terrible, so I never bothered with IELTS; went with TOEFL instead. I could share the simulator I used - but, to be honest, it may not address the weak points you identified (speaking and writing). While the simulator has all 4 sections, it doesn't quite grade your speaking and writing (only reading and listening are graded). It might help with confidence, though. Happy to share, if you still feel its worth it.

I'm not sure I know what an "EOR" is - but I'm sure there are people on this thread with enough insight and experience to help you beat it.

Good luck as you pick yourself back up.

aussy4life:
Guys Grant has landed oooo

Timeline:
ITA ....30/8/2017
Lodged....25/10/2017
Grant ....30/4/2018
IED... 29/9/2018
Direct grant.

Congratulations. Great that you're launching the new thread with good news. Godspeed

Mailthaddeus:
Pls which points grade are being invited for Australia PR this month for engineering. My point is currently sitting at 70 for the Subclass 189 PR visa, yet i have not been invited.

No one can really say for sure (at least, I can't). Depends a lot on when you applied, your nominated occupation (pro-Rata or not) and the number of 75/80 - pointers ahead of you in the queue.

Here's an estimate from Iscah that should provide some clarity:

http://www.iscah.com/iscahs-latest-estimates-will-get-189-invitation/


[Happy to take the views of others, in case mine is not totally accurate]

DoDirtsLikeWorm:


Them done use the Gee money go watch Black Panther for cinema

00francis:
GRANT! GRANT! GRANT! So I finally met the light at the end of this PR tunnel.

After 9 IELTS and 5 PTE tests, i finally got 20pts for English with one PTE result in Oct 2017.

21/04/2018 GRANT

Big congratulations, Chief. Your resilience is an inspiration. Godspeed as you proceed.

Solace5:
To God be the glory I got my grant 189.
EA - 15/08/17
EOI - 11/09/17
ITA - 27/09/17
Lodgement - 19/11/17
Co contact - 6/02/18
Grant - 16/04/18

Big congratulations to you. Godspeed as you wrap up to leave.

Please can you share your nominated occupation?

*Phew*

I've just arrived here from Page 0 (sometimes, I've moved page by page; other times, in steps of three). Decided to bring myself up to speed before making my first post here.

Chief Bellong (and all the veterans on here: Mamajazz, Bnimz, Catch the wind from Kaduna, Zany, McTowel, all of you), God bless you immensely. This is an amazing thread I should have come across long ago. Better late than never.

I saw the 'testimony sheet' a few pages back, and my faith is properly boosted. Good news awaits us all.

Dearest Seniors in the Aussie run,

Please keep sharing those pictures and experiences. They're all that keep some of motivated.

How's the Autumn/Fall season?

Yeeshas:
Hello All,

We landed in Sydney Australia by midnight sometime in January and because it was that time of the night, our luggage was only scanned but not thoroughly checked so I guess we got away with all our food items. We were accommodated by a family whom we connected with through a dear friend of ours. We stayed with this family for two weeks after which we then moved to our own apartment.

Its been a little over three months since we came here and we can't be more grateful to God for how He has settled us quickly and in ways we didn't even imagine. Generally its easy to save here as long as you don't live above your means.

I'll stop here and I wish you all the very best.

Amazing news! Big congratulations to you and the family.

Omooloriredade:


Thanks. Telecommunications Network Engineer and Sydney

Thanks.

Omooloriredade:

Recruitment manager: Congratulations 'my name'. Blah blah blah.

Before I got home, all documents and link to start induction was already in my box. I was asked to resume on Thursday while they get my system and access ready. On Wednesday I just started feeling sick. Anyway, I banished the feeling in the name of Jesus. Luckily, my laptop wasn't ready so I was asked to resume on Monday. I have since started work sha. Is God not a good God?

I got a professional job in 12 days after I entered this country with almost nothing. God just keeps blowing my mind sha .

I entered this country with USD850 on my card and AUD70 cash in hand. I made up my mind Naija money was to remain in Naija. I was not willing to bring more than that. I have assets/investment that could be easily liquidated back home though if yawa wan gas

Thank you for this inspiring post. There's no better way to encourage one another than sharing such experiences. Big congratulations too.

It's still a distant dream for a number of us - but your post makes it clear that miracles still happen - and everyone doesn't have to follow the same route. Guess the whole idea of emigrating is to take one's destiny in their hands.

If you don't mind, can you share your nominated occupation and city of residence?

Hi, Everyone.

I've been following in silence for a while. At this point, I'd just like to appreciate the heroes and heroines of this amazing thread: @bellong, @zanyzara, @tyosho, @vinsmuft, @nosula (amongst many others).

Clearly, you guys are heavily invested in the Aus system, with your own daily challenges. Yet, you still make out time to share knowledge and guidance. You have no idea how far those 'little' efforts go. Some of you have even opened your doors to absolute strangers. God bless you beyond measure.

@DaddyTheFather, thank you for your obvious maturity - and for putting yourself and experience out there. Hopefully, your PR issues get resolved soon - and your family can come over.