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How to receive updates for a Competency Demonstration Report

If you have submitted your CDR through a courier company, then you will most likely have a tracking number.  Track your CDR after 5 days and it should be in Australia that time and will take another day or two to reach the Engineers Australia office.

How to prepare a Competency Demonstration Report

If you are like me, an Electronics Engineer and does not have a recognized qualification, you will need to submit a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR).  Quoted from the skills assessment booklet, A CDR will help you "demonstrate how you have applied your engineering knowledge and skills; that such application meets the

What's next after IELTS?

After you have celebrated your IELTS score, do not forget to thank your IELTS teacher, your review center, the friend that helped you, and the good Lord who gave you all knowledge and skill to get your desired result.  If you didn't get your desired score, you might need to take the test again.  This time, double the effort, double the

My IELTS exam results

Finally, after a week's worth of waiting, I finally got my score online.  I have attached a screenshot of my score from the IELTS website, not for brag, but to inspire you that if I can do it, so you can with proper preparation and the will to do it.

What to expect during the IELTS speaking test

I was quite excited on my way to my speaking test as it is the last of the series.  I was scheduled to take my speaking test in Marriot Hotel beside Ayala Center Cebu.  Always confirm your speaking test schedule with your review center, just to be sure.  At the same time, if you applied by yourself, exam schedules and venues

What to expect during the IELTS EXAM

I took a whole day time-off from work so I can focus myself on the exam.  The exam was to start at 8am and I arrived relatively early at 7am in the test center.  Not surprised at all, the venue's waiting area was packed with examinees looking for their candidate numbers

How to Apply for an IELTS Examination

When you are getting good scores on your mock tests and feel that achieving your target band scores  is in arms reach, then it might be time for you to take the IELTS exam.  I had help with my review agency in the application process.  They can help you with the details

How I prepared for IELTS

I thought I could ace the IELTS by myself without the help of an IELTS review center.  Well, too much confidence could have put me in deep water if I did.  One thing I was certain about, I need to pass the test in one take as I am in

How much to spend for an Independent-Skilled Immigration to Australia

This is the question most often asked by those interested to pursue migration.  The answer however will most likely put-off most people and shrug-off the idea of migrating to Australia.  Unlike Canada, application fee is approximately

Preparation for Independent-Skilled Australian Immigration, What we need to know before we apply

Most importantly get yourself together.  Decide for yourself, and for your family what is best.  If you feel that migrating is, then we share the same sentiments.  Before you go any further, you need to prepare a time line for the entire application process.

Choosing an agency for Australian Immigration

It took me quite I while to decide.  There are plenty of Immigration Agencies over the internet and in Cebu and Manila that advertise in Facebook.  If you're from the Philippines, you must have seen it at the right side of your Facebook page.

Know what Australian Visa is for you

Just answer 11 easy questions on the Visa Wizard of the Australian Immigration website to find an Australian Visa that fits you.  The site offers an easy to use question and answer page to match what our status and qualifications are and immediately recommend the applicable Australian Visa complete with instructions of how to apply, requirements, and more.

Why I made the decision

This is the very first step in making a huge decision to stay in the Philippines or move out.  It isn't very difficult for me for too many reasons.  Number one, I am plagued every fifteen days of how much deductions the government takes from my salary, not only that, you don't know where your taxes go.