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  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    I received a verbal offer today (nagka-problema lang daw sa HR nung company) and pirma nako sa Monday. Uwi nako sa SG to pick-up my family and finish logistics and balik sa AU by mid-March to start our new life!

    Total time was 2 weeks.
    Impressive... :)

    Idol na kita LBB!! All the best and do stay connected in the forum...

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • mandandmandand Melbourne
    Posts: 84Member
    Joined: Aug 27, 2012
    @LittleBoyBlue Congrats! Nawa'y maging tulad ng kapalaran mo kaming papunta pa lang ng AU. God bless!

    June 13 2012 - ACS application, July 21 20012 - IELTS exam, July 24 2012 - ACS result suitable, Aug 3 2012 - IELTS result, my EOI submitted, Aug 24 2012 - hubby ACS application, Sep 1 2012 - hubby IELTS exam, Sep 14 2012 - hubby IELTS result, Sep 24 2012 - hubby ACS result, hubby EOI submitted, Oct 1 2012 - 189 visa invitation (hubby primary), application lodged, Oct 26 - CO allocated - Adelaide GSM Team 7
    Nov 7 - Visa grant. June 13 2013 - Landed, July 18 - Job Offer . To God be the Glory!

  • LittleBoyBlueLittleBoyBlue North Ryde
    Posts: 334Member
    Joined: Sep 03, 2012
    @psychoboy salamat! pinagpala lng at kaunting swerte at pagpursige. of course maging active pa rin dito, start p lng ng aussie adventure!

    ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012

  • mandandmandand Melbourne
    Posts: 84Member
    Joined: Aug 27, 2012
    @LittleBoyBlue san po kayo sa AU? syd or mel? tnx

    June 13 2012 - ACS application, July 21 20012 - IELTS exam, July 24 2012 - ACS result suitable, Aug 3 2012 - IELTS result, my EOI submitted, Aug 24 2012 - hubby ACS application, Sep 1 2012 - hubby IELTS exam, Sep 14 2012 - hubby IELTS result, Sep 24 2012 - hubby ACS result, hubby EOI submitted, Oct 1 2012 - 189 visa invitation (hubby primary), application lodged, Oct 26 - CO allocated - Adelaide GSM Team 7
    Nov 7 - Visa grant. June 13 2013 - Landed, July 18 - Job Offer . To God be the Glory!

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @LittleBoyBlue congrats... ikaw na ang nakahanap ng work in 2wks time :)
  • LittleBoyBlueLittleBoyBlue North Ryde
    Posts: 334Member
    Joined: Sep 03, 2012
    @mandand sydney ako naghanap ng work.

    ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    @LittleBoyBlue congrats!!!!!

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    @LokiJr now ko lang napansin tong comment mo. Yes kase sabi nila sa dami raw nang nag-apply, pde raw tlga magoverlook application mo. Be careful lang not to be overbearing. hehehe

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    @LittleBoyBlue by the way, so ang ginawa mo, nagpunta ka na sa Sydney tapos babalik ka sa SG para sunduin family mo. Pero right now resigned ka na sa work mo sa Sg, tama ba? :) Anong sinabi mong start date mo sa mga interviews?

    Congrats ulit!!!

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @LittleBoyBlue ikaw na ikaw na!!
    mabuhay ka sir!! goodluck sa new work.

    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.. ;)

  • LittleBoyBlueLittleBoyBlue North Ryde
    Posts: 334Member
    Joined: Sep 03, 2012
    @stolich18 yeah, ganun nga. Nauna n muna ako para hindi kalakihan gastos at may sweldo pa si misis. Mahirap na at may anak kmi. 2 months nka-plano ko dito, nung nag-verbal offer, ni-rebook ko n lng scoot flight ko, dagdag lng extra.

    ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012

  • alexamaealexamae Sydney
    Posts: 877Member
    Joined: Mar 16, 2011
    @LittleBoyBlue Congrats po :) Ang galing naman..

    November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
    December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
    December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
    December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
    January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
    January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
    March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
    March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
    May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
    May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
    May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
    May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
    June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
    June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
    June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
    June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
    June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
    August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014

    Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Congrats po @LittleBoyBlue naka ilang applications po kayo bago niyo natanggap yang offer? :) Hope they issue a written offer para sarado na hehe
  • LittleBoyBlueLittleBoyBlue North Ryde
    Posts: 334Member
    Joined: Sep 03, 2012
    @LokiJr yeah, dapat last Friday pa yung written offer, nagka-aberya lang yung HR nung company na based pa sa NZ. Hindi ko na mabilang kung nakailang applications ako, masisigurado ko sayo sobrang dami, kasi bago pako lumapag ng AU nag-apply nako eh.

    Ang biggest learning ko eh tawagan yung recruiter pag ni-post nila number nila, then may chance ka mabenta kagad skills mo for about 10-30 seconds or so.

    ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012

  • LittleBoyBlueLittleBoyBlue North Ryde
    Posts: 334Member
    Joined: Sep 03, 2012
    @LokiJr yeah, dapat last Friday pa yung written offer, nagka-aberya lang yung HR nung company na based pa sa NZ. Hindi ko na mabilang kung nakailang applications ako, masisigurado ko sayo sobrang dami, kasi bago pako lumapag ng SG nag-aap

    ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012

  • countesscountess Sydney
    Posts: 10Member
    Joined: Jan 23, 2013
    hi @icebreaker1928, accounting. :)
  • Pinoy_vegemitePinoy_vegemite Sydney
    Posts: 33Member
    Joined: Feb 17, 2013
    edited March 2013
    It took me 1.5 months to get a job that is "somewhat related but not entirely" to my profession. 1.6 years to get a job that is exactly relevant to my course.
  • cchamylcchamyl Brisbane
    Posts: 738Member
    Joined: Aug 07, 2012

    Skilled Migration (261112 Systems Analyst)

    November 20, 2013 - Visa Grant (IED: July 22, 2014)
    April 19, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
    May 2, 2014 - Job offer
    May 7, 2014 - First day of work

    It is only through GOD that we can achieve success..

  • hanzyboyhanzyboy Brisbane
    Posts: 66Member
    Joined: Feb 04, 2013
    Medyo may unting dillema ko ngayon, halos 2-3 months na ko naghahanap ng work dito sa Melb ngayon and now may 2 job ako na pinagpipilian. First job is sa company ko sa pinas(company a), medyo matagal lang ang process ng pagapprove so di pa sila makaoffer. Second is giving me a job offer and wanting me to decide asap or iwiwithdraw nila ang offer (company b).

    So medyo di ko alam kung ano ang gagawin ko, do i take the job in company b while waiting for an offer from company a? or do i wait out for company A?
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @hanzyboy - put it this way, more or less alan mo na culture sa company a ngunit di mo alam sweldo...

    company b naman alam mo offer nila but culture di mo pa na experience personally - if you are happy already with the offer, king ako kunin ko na iyon. company a kasi is still drawing pa rin eh until you will get the actual offer.

    my 2cents

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • OkimOkim Sydney
    Posts: 96Member
    Joined: Aug 12, 2012
    i agree with @psychoboy. an offer versus promise/uncertainty, i would choose the former.I've been there before kasi kaya I know the feeling..but of course, the end if the day, ikaw pa rin makakatimbang ng lahat..basta follow what your heart & mind dictate.

    NO - 262113 (System Administrator)
    10/23/2012 - NSW SS application
    12/18/2012 - Received NSW SS approval letter
    12/22/2012 - Lodged Visa Application
    02/27/2013 - Visa Grant!!
    06/30/2013 - IED!

  • LakiMaselLakiMasel Perth
    Posts: 200Member
    Joined: Dec 18, 2012
    Medyo may unting dillema ko ngayon, halos 2-3 months na ko naghahanap ng work dito sa Melb ngayon and now may 2 job ako na pinagpipilian. First job is sa company ko sa pinas(company a), medyo matagal lang ang process ng pagapprove so di pa sila makaoffer. Second is giving me a job offer and wanting me to decide asap or iwiwithdraw nila ang offer (company b).

    So medyo di ko alam kung ano ang gagawin ko, do i take the job in company b while waiting for an offer from company a? or do i wait out for company A?
    This is a good problem!

    What I would do is take company B! Yan na yan. Bakit mo pa papalagpasin?
  • sydneybluedsydneyblued Sydney
    Posts: 123Member
    Joined: Nov 01, 2012
    Company B deal! mas sure na yun eh!

    May 2011 - started collecting requirements | 05 Aug 2011 – ACS skill assessment submitted online | 27 Sep 2011 – ACS skill assessment result – Suitable | Oct 2011 - IELTS (L-7.5, R-7.5, W-7, S-6.5) | May 2012 – IELTS (L-8.5, R-8, W-6.5, S-7) | 04 July 2012 – EOI submitted | Sep 2012 – IELTS (L-8.0, R-6.5, W-7.5, S-7) | 01 Nov 2012 – SkillSelect invitation for Subclass 189 (60pts) | 04 Nov 2012 – 189 visa application lodged (3,060AUD) | 09 Nov 2012 - Acknowledgement received | 21 Nov 2012 – CO Allocated | 22 Nov 2012 – Request Checklist from CO for evidence of character and evidence of health | 26 Nov 2012 – Received a call in the office from OZ commission (COE verification) | 06 Dec 2012 – Medical exam at SATA CommHealth | 07 Dec 2012 – Singapore and Phil. NBI Police Clearance submitted to CO | 14 Dec 2012 – Visa Granted! --- Initial entry date: 20Nov2013 Thanks Lord!!!

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    @hanzyboy : pareho bang permanent positions yan?

    pero for me, without considering the sweldo at kung permanent position or hinde....i'll take company B. done deal na yun e. yung company A kasi wala pang offer at baka mamya di pa matuloy. pero, if parehong may offer na, most probably i'll take A. hehe

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • hanzyboyhanzyboy Brisbane
    Posts: 66Member
    Joined: Feb 04, 2013
    Salamat sa mga sagot guys. Just an update I took company A, after nag-offer ang company B i told them as a courtesy(since we worked before and such) na may mga offers na sa akin on the table so yun medyo pinush yun pagcreate ng position for me dito.

    Kasi yun nga din naisip ko as nagsisimula pa lang dito medyo mas ok na din na at least alam ko na yun culture ng company and mas unti ang adjustment para sa akin.

    Again thanks for the input guys! :D
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    ayun naman pala.. congratulations..

    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.. ;)

  • LakiMaselLakiMasel Perth
    Posts: 200Member
    Joined: Dec 18, 2012
    Salamat sa mga sagot guys. Just an update I took company A, after nag-offer ang company B i told them as a courtesy(since we worked before and such) na may mga offers na sa akin on the table so yun medyo pinush yun pagcreate ng position for me dito.

    Kasi yun nga din naisip ko as nagsisimula pa lang dito medyo mas ok na din na at least alam ko na yun culture ng company and mas unti ang adjustment para sa akin.

    Again thanks for the input guys! :D
    Sarap naman nito! Congratulations!
  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    @hanzyboy congrats hehe...buti ka pa pipili ka na lang ng trabaho hehe :D
  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    @hanzyboy : congrats! so nag-offer na bigla si Company A? :)

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • hanzyboyhanzyboy Brisbane
    Posts: 66Member
    Joined: Feb 04, 2013
    thank you guys. medyo swerte lang din na yung pinagtrabahuhan ko sa pinas may office din dito so madali recommendations. pero kung iisipin medyo matagal din 3 months din ako naghintay at nakatanggap ng di ko na mabilang na rejection letters. :D

    @hotshot oo pre, minadali na ng boss dito yung process nung sinabi ko sa kanila na may offer na ko on the table.

    pero gaya nga ng sinasabi ng iba, tiyagaan lang talaga at sipag lang sa paghahanap ng trabaho.
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