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  • ironman_gray22ironman_gray22 North Ryde
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2015
    May nakagawa na po ba dito na nagbukas ng ANZ account via online then nagsend ng money sa ANZ philippines office? Ang concern ko lang po kasi is baka mas mura sya compare sa via wire transfer sa mga banks?

    ANZSCO code: 263311 (Telecommunication Engineer)
    02.14.2013 - IELTS
    Feb 2013 - Dec 2014 - Prioritizing others, realizing I need to pursue it again.
    Jan 25, 2015 - Completed all documents
    Jan 26, 2015 - Submitted to EA for Assessment (13 weeks to wait)
    Apr 27, 2015 - Received EA Assessment (Praise GOD)
    Apr 28, 2015 - Submission of EOI (60 points)
    May 22, 2015 - Received Invitation (thanks GOD, another milestone)
    May 26, 2015 - Lodged Visa
    July 8, 2015 - Medicals at SLMC BGC (praying that it will be alright)
    ..... since my secondary sponsor has an on-going medication (PTB), we need to wait to complete all the series of Sputum and X-Ray.
    Oct 27, 2015 - My secondary sponsor all cleared from PTB (all results are negative).
    Nov 12, 2015 - CO requested form 815 (Health Undertaking)
    Waiting for the visa grant.
    Dec 23, 2015 - And our journey begins here, VISA granted. GOD gave us a very special gift!
    Feb 28, 2016 - Flight to Sydney alone
    Mar 1 - May 1, 2016 - Apply for Engineering job and attended Skillmax to gain more knowledge in finding job, creating CV and CL and correct way of answering interviews. The most difficult and frustrating months. Many rejections..
    Apr 10, 2016 - My wife and my son arrived!
    May 2 - 6, 2016 - Phone interview, face to face interview and job offer! Got Engineering job. Worth the wait.
    May 9, 2016 - Start my first day of Work in Australia as an RF Engineer.

    Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    edited January 2016
    May nakagawa na po ba dito na nagbukas ng ANZ account via online then nagsend ng money sa ANZ philippines office? Ang concern ko lang po kasi is baka mas mura sya compare sa via wire transfer sa mga banks?
    You can correct me if i am wrong here but 3 years ago, i tried asking if there is an advantage in doing bank to bank from ANZ-PH and ANZ-AU; wala daw, may mga fee pa rin na babayaran and the usual FX spread.

    You see, ANZ-Manila and ANZ here in Australia are different beasts kasi albeit under the same parent.

    All the best, best option would be to ask around or if ever may kilala ka na taga Australia who would want to barter with your PHP - mejo complicated lang ito as this would entain a counterparty risk.

    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!!

  • mariemmariem Australia
    Posts: 523Member
    Joined: Sep 01, 2015
    May nabasa ako sa forum re citibank, walang bank charges when transacting anywhere in the globe.

    ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
    28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
    06.11.2015 Received Invitation
    28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
    21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
    28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
    22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
    To God be the glory!

  • FrenchMilkFrenchMilk Posts: 169Member
    Joined: May 18, 2014
    thanks @TasBurrfoot

    Question ulit, can I wire transfer money from PH to an Australian Bank account na hindi pa activated? I am looking at the option of opening up an NAB account. Pero yung activation nun once you get there pa.

    I am also considering the option of using i-remit to wire transfer the funds.

    261314 (Software Tester)
    27 May 2015 - Submitted requirements for ACS Skills Assessment
    05 June 2015 - Received Result of Assessment - Positive (Thank You Lord!)
    15 June 2015 - PTE Academic exam
    16 June 2015 - Passed PTE Academic exam :) - Thank you Lord!
    17 June 2015 - Applied for Victoria State Nomination
    18 June 2015 - Application received by the Victorian Gov. Obtained Reference.
    02 July 2015 - Application refused by the Victorian Government
    07 July 2015 - Applied for South Australian Nomination under 489 visa scheme
    20 July 2015 - State Sponsorship Approved/Received Invite to Apply for Visa (Thank You Lord!)
    03 Aug 2015 - Lodged Visa Application :)
    22 Sep 2015 - Requested to have Medicals done
    29 Sep 2015 - Had Medicals done at NHSI
    06 Oct 2015 - Medical results forwarded to DIBP
    07 Oct 2015 - Medical results finalised. All cleared. Thank you Lord!
    09 Oct 2015 - Visa Grant. Thank you Lord!!!!!!!!! and thank you to all who helped me with this application.

  • ironman_gray22ironman_gray22 North Ryde
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2015
    @TasBurrfoot you are correct. Tumawag ako sa ANZ Ph branch mukhang same nga lang. I'm considering din na kausapin din friend ko kaya lang as you said medyo risky lang din. Thanks

    ANZSCO code: 263311 (Telecommunication Engineer)
    02.14.2013 - IELTS
    Feb 2013 - Dec 2014 - Prioritizing others, realizing I need to pursue it again.
    Jan 25, 2015 - Completed all documents
    Jan 26, 2015 - Submitted to EA for Assessment (13 weeks to wait)
    Apr 27, 2015 - Received EA Assessment (Praise GOD)
    Apr 28, 2015 - Submission of EOI (60 points)
    May 22, 2015 - Received Invitation (thanks GOD, another milestone)
    May 26, 2015 - Lodged Visa
    July 8, 2015 - Medicals at SLMC BGC (praying that it will be alright)
    ..... since my secondary sponsor has an on-going medication (PTB), we need to wait to complete all the series of Sputum and X-Ray.
    Oct 27, 2015 - My secondary sponsor all cleared from PTB (all results are negative).
    Nov 12, 2015 - CO requested form 815 (Health Undertaking)
    Waiting for the visa grant.
    Dec 23, 2015 - And our journey begins here, VISA granted. GOD gave us a very special gift!
    Feb 28, 2016 - Flight to Sydney alone
    Mar 1 - May 1, 2016 - Apply for Engineering job and attended Skillmax to gain more knowledge in finding job, creating CV and CL and correct way of answering interviews. The most difficult and frustrating months. Many rejections..
    Apr 10, 2016 - My wife and my son arrived!
    May 2 - 6, 2016 - Phone interview, face to face interview and job offer! Got Engineering job. Worth the wait.
    May 9, 2016 - Start my first day of Work in Australia as an RF Engineer.

    Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"

  • ironman_gray22ironman_gray22 North Ryde
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2015
    thanks @TasBurrfoot

    Question ulit, can I wire transfer money from PH to an Australian Bank account na hindi pa activated? I am looking at the option of opening up an NAB account. Pero yung activation nun once you get there pa.

    I am also considering the option of using i-remit to wire transfer the funds.
    Actually mukhang possible yan. Kung same sila ng ANZ may fee ang pagdeposit dito and withdraw doon. Approx 20-25aud per transaction sabi ng nakausap ko. depende pa daw sa bank kung different charges depende sa amount.

    ANZSCO code: 263311 (Telecommunication Engineer)
    02.14.2013 - IELTS
    Feb 2013 - Dec 2014 - Prioritizing others, realizing I need to pursue it again.
    Jan 25, 2015 - Completed all documents
    Jan 26, 2015 - Submitted to EA for Assessment (13 weeks to wait)
    Apr 27, 2015 - Received EA Assessment (Praise GOD)
    Apr 28, 2015 - Submission of EOI (60 points)
    May 22, 2015 - Received Invitation (thanks GOD, another milestone)
    May 26, 2015 - Lodged Visa
    July 8, 2015 - Medicals at SLMC BGC (praying that it will be alright)
    ..... since my secondary sponsor has an on-going medication (PTB), we need to wait to complete all the series of Sputum and X-Ray.
    Oct 27, 2015 - My secondary sponsor all cleared from PTB (all results are negative).
    Nov 12, 2015 - CO requested form 815 (Health Undertaking)
    Waiting for the visa grant.
    Dec 23, 2015 - And our journey begins here, VISA granted. GOD gave us a very special gift!
    Feb 28, 2016 - Flight to Sydney alone
    Mar 1 - May 1, 2016 - Apply for Engineering job and attended Skillmax to gain more knowledge in finding job, creating CV and CL and correct way of answering interviews. The most difficult and frustrating months. Many rejections..
    Apr 10, 2016 - My wife and my son arrived!
    May 2 - 6, 2016 - Phone interview, face to face interview and job offer! Got Engineering job. Worth the wait.
    May 9, 2016 - Start my first day of Work in Australia as an RF Engineer.

    Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    thanks @TasBurrfoot

    Question ulit, can I wire transfer money from PH to an Australian Bank account na hindi pa activated? I am looking at the option of opening up an NAB account. Pero yung activation nun once you get there pa.

    I am also considering the option of using i-remit to wire transfer the funds.
    Yeah, you can...

    As long as may opened account ka and you got your BSB and account number, pwede mo na iyan lagyan ng pera. Yung nga lang it can't be accessed upon unless you do the formalities and activate your account when you arrive here in Australia.

    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!!

  • FrenchMilkFrenchMilk Posts: 169Member
    Joined: May 18, 2014
    @TasBurrfoot, nakita ko may NAB account ka do you know kung ano po yung difference ng

    Classic NAB Account sa iSaver account?

    261314 (Software Tester)
    27 May 2015 - Submitted requirements for ACS Skills Assessment
    05 June 2015 - Received Result of Assessment - Positive (Thank You Lord!)
    15 June 2015 - PTE Academic exam
    16 June 2015 - Passed PTE Academic exam :) - Thank you Lord!
    17 June 2015 - Applied for Victoria State Nomination
    18 June 2015 - Application received by the Victorian Gov. Obtained Reference.
    02 July 2015 - Application refused by the Victorian Government
    07 July 2015 - Applied for South Australian Nomination under 489 visa scheme
    20 July 2015 - State Sponsorship Approved/Received Invite to Apply for Visa (Thank You Lord!)
    03 Aug 2015 - Lodged Visa Application :)
    22 Sep 2015 - Requested to have Medicals done
    29 Sep 2015 - Had Medicals done at NHSI
    06 Oct 2015 - Medical results forwarded to DIBP
    07 Oct 2015 - Medical results finalised. All cleared. Thank you Lord!
    09 Oct 2015 - Visa Grant. Thank you Lord!!!!!!!!! and thank you to all who helped me with this application.

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @TasBurrfoot, nakita ko may NAB account ka do you know kung ano po yung difference ng

    Classic NAB Account sa iSaver account?
    Probably higher rate and iSaver... I really don't know, I just have an offset earning 0%.

    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!!

  • jrgongonjrgongon Sydney
    Posts: 735Member
    Joined: Jun 19, 2015
    may nakapagtry na po ba dito thru citibank?may citibank po ba sa australia?thanks

    CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

    Age - 25pts
    Experience - 5pts
    Education - 15pts
    PTE - 10pts
    SS - 5pts
    TOTAL = 60 POINTS (VISA 190)

    November 2014 = Decided to pursue family migration to Australia
    January 2015 = Took the IELTS @ British Council (S:7.5,W:6.5,L:7.5,R:7.5)
    February - July 2015 = Gather Necessary Documents For Assessment
    August 3, 2015 = Submitted documents to Vetassess
    October 15, 2015 = Vetassess called our landline to verify my submitted documents
    October 21, 2015 = Positive and Negative Result from Vetassess.....out of 10 years of employment 2.7 years lang ang credited sa akin....
    October 23, 2015 = Scheduled for PTE-A on November 6...aiming to get 20 points..wish me luck
    November 7, 2015 = I took the PTE-A Exam
    November 8, 2015 = Results of PTE-A (Listening:80;Reading:63;Speaking:84;Writing:75) 2 Points na lang hindi pa ako pinagbigyan....huhuhu
    November 13, 2015 = Baba ng 5 points at the same time schedule din ng PTE-A exam ko
    November 13, 2015 = Result of PTE Take 2 (Listening:69; Reading:63; Speaking:79;Writing:78) Sablay na naman
    December 2, 2015 = PTE 3rd Retake (sana pumasa na)
    December 4, 2015 = PTE Result (Listening:65; Reading: 67; Speaking:68; Writing: 67) Sa wakas
    December 4, 2015 = Submitted EOI Visa 190
    December 11, 2015 = Received ITA
    December 12, 2015 = Lodged NSW Nomination
    January 11, 2015 = NSW Approved
    January 25, 2016 = Medical @ Nationwide Makati
    February 15, 2016 = Lodged Visa (Waiting Game)
    March 15, 2016 = CO reuqested for PTE results

    *****Sana maging okay ang lahat****

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    edited January 2016
    may nakapagtry na po ba dito thru citibank?may citibank po ba sa australia?thanks
    citibank.com.au - not a lot of branches and atms though...

    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!!

  • jrgongonjrgongon Sydney
    Posts: 735Member
    Joined: Jun 19, 2015
    @TasBurrfoot kayo sir ano po method ang ginawa niyo para madala ung extra pocket money nyo?thanks

    CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

    Age - 25pts
    Experience - 5pts
    Education - 15pts
    PTE - 10pts
    SS - 5pts
    TOTAL = 60 POINTS (VISA 190)

    November 2014 = Decided to pursue family migration to Australia
    January 2015 = Took the IELTS @ British Council (S:7.5,W:6.5,L:7.5,R:7.5)
    February - July 2015 = Gather Necessary Documents For Assessment
    August 3, 2015 = Submitted documents to Vetassess
    October 15, 2015 = Vetassess called our landline to verify my submitted documents
    October 21, 2015 = Positive and Negative Result from Vetassess.....out of 10 years of employment 2.7 years lang ang credited sa akin....
    October 23, 2015 = Scheduled for PTE-A on November 6...aiming to get 20 points..wish me luck
    November 7, 2015 = I took the PTE-A Exam
    November 8, 2015 = Results of PTE-A (Listening:80;Reading:63;Speaking:84;Writing:75) 2 Points na lang hindi pa ako pinagbigyan....huhuhu
    November 13, 2015 = Baba ng 5 points at the same time schedule din ng PTE-A exam ko
    November 13, 2015 = Result of PTE Take 2 (Listening:69; Reading:63; Speaking:79;Writing:78) Sablay na naman
    December 2, 2015 = PTE 3rd Retake (sana pumasa na)
    December 4, 2015 = PTE Result (Listening:65; Reading: 67; Speaking:68; Writing: 67) Sa wakas
    December 4, 2015 = Submitted EOI Visa 190
    December 11, 2015 = Received ITA
    December 12, 2015 = Lodged NSW Nomination
    January 11, 2015 = NSW Approved
    January 25, 2016 = Medical @ Nationwide Makati
    February 15, 2016 = Lodged Visa (Waiting Game)
    March 15, 2016 = CO reuqested for PTE results

    *****Sana maging okay ang lahat****

  • TTamTTam North Ryde
    Posts: 141Member
    Joined: Sep 11, 2014
    Share ko lang po, Hifx po yung ginamit namin para matransfer yung money sa oz bank account. Competitive po ang rate at the same time no service fee. Ang service fee na babayaran ay dun sa bank nyo po sa pinas.

    January 2015 - IELTS 6.5
    Feb 2015 - Submitted CDR
    April 2015 - PTE Academic (7)
    April 29 2015 - EA Positive Outcome
    May 6, 2015 - Lodged EOI - 65pts
    May 7, 2015 - Invited
    May 14, 2015 - Visa Lodgement
    July 6, 2015 - CO allocated, requesting for police certs and medical
    July 23, 2015 - uploaded police certs and finalised medical
    Aug 6, 2015 - Visa Grant

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    Dont bring 'literally' :), remit online.
    If you are in SG, I suggest use Pay2Home. $20 lang charge sa any amount na ipapadala mo. Efficient & so far wala akong problema sa kanila

    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~

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    huhu.. buti pa kayo may extra extra pocket money pa.. hirap ako mag kalap ng pocket money ngayon.. haha

    kaya po ba ang 6,000AUD, single po ako walang family kasama, then makikitira ako kay boyfriend.. mga gano kaya katagal sakin yan? magastos nga lang ako sa pagkain fruits and veggies. sana mura lang siya sa australia :(

    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!

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    yung iba ko kasing pocket money kelangan ko iwan sa pinas pambayad ng mga bills na iiwan :(

    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!

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @TasBurrfoot kayo sir ano po method ang ginawa niyo para madala ung extra pocket money nyo?thanks
    We just brought $250 as pocket money - all the rest were in the CBA account that we opened months before.

    Of course meron din kami dala BPI atm just in case plus the still open Singapore Credit Cards then.

    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!!

  • EnriqueMiguelEnriqueMiguel Adelaide, South Australia
    Posts: 34Member
    Joined: May 27, 2013
    Pwede kayo mag open ng bank account sa National Australia Bank (NAB) for migrants then you can transfer your pocket money from your existing bank account. Walang maintaining balance ang offers ng NAB, you just need to verify your identity once you arrived in Oz and visit the local NAB branch.

    Quality Assurance Manager (ANZSCO Code: 139914)

    22 Oct 2015 - Australian Resident Visa Application - Approved
    5 July 2016 - Arrived in Adelaide, South Australia

  • OZwaldCobblepotOZwaldCobblepot Melbourne
    Posts: 583Member
    Joined: Oct 09, 2015
    @EnriqueMiguel pag nag open ba ng account sa NAB and naglagay na ng pera, kelangan ba ma-activate agad for a specific period of time? or pwede kahit mga 3-4 months prior ng move? and maggain ba sya ng interest kahit hindi pa activated?

    Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
    08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
    09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
    09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
    10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
    11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
    11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
    11.22.2015 - Received ITA
    11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
    11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
    12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
    12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
    12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
    07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
    08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
    08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally

    IED: October 28, 2016

    A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.

  • EnriqueMiguelEnriqueMiguel Adelaide, South Australia
    Posts: 34Member
    Joined: May 27, 2013
    @OZwaldCobblepot Not necessary na kailangan mag lagay ng pera pero kailangan mo ng personal appearance sa branch nila within 6 weeks upon initial entry sa Oz. You may visit their site for more info: www.nab.com.au. Tapos search mo "migrant banking".

    Quality Assurance Manager (ANZSCO Code: 139914)

    22 Oct 2015 - Australian Resident Visa Application - Approved
    5 July 2016 - Arrived in Adelaide, South Australia

  • TTamTTam North Ryde
    Posts: 141Member
    Joined: Sep 11, 2014
    @OZwaldCobblepot Share ko lang po sir, yes po kahit di pa kami nagppersonal appearance sa bank, every month nag gain ng interest yung sa amin, NAB account din. Ideposit mo lang sir yung money sa savings account para may interest.

    January 2015 - IELTS 6.5
    Feb 2015 - Submitted CDR
    April 2015 - PTE Academic (7)
    April 29 2015 - EA Positive Outcome
    May 6, 2015 - Lodged EOI - 65pts
    May 7, 2015 - Invited
    May 14, 2015 - Visa Lodgement
    July 6, 2015 - CO allocated, requesting for police certs and medical
    July 23, 2015 - uploaded police certs and finalised medical
    Aug 6, 2015 - Visa Grant

  • OZwaldCobblepotOZwaldCobblepot Melbourne
    Posts: 583Member
    Joined: Oct 09, 2015
    @TTam oks! Thanks!

    Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
    08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
    09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
    09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
    10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
    11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
    11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
    11.22.2015 - Received ITA
    11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
    11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
    12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
    12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
    12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
    07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
    08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
    08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally

    IED: October 28, 2016

    A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.

  • REDRED Perth
    Posts: 391Member
    Joined: Mar 24, 2013
    Telegraphic transfer ako nun from BPI to Commbank. BPI may pinakamababang charge na natanungan ko sa Pinas nun kaya BPI pinili ko.

    13-06-07 IELTS Take 1 (Failed)
    13-06-22 Shipped Documents to Engineers Australia
    13-08-09 IELTS Take 2 (Failed)
    13-09-20 IELTS Take 3 (Failed)
    13-10-05 Received Skill Assessment, Electronics Engineer (ANZSCO 233411)
    13-10-05 Submitted EOI for190 (60 points) & 489 (65 points)
    14-02-25 Suspend EOI (change of plans)
    14-07-25 Updated EOI to 189 (60 points)
    14-08-10 Received Invitation to apply for 189
    14-08-23 Lodge Application
    14-10-23 CO Assigned
    14-11-05 Visa Grant - Thank you Lord :)
    15-08-03 Initial entry in Perth

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    @EnriqueMiguel pag nag open ba ng account sa NAB and naglagay na ng pera, kelangan ba ma-activate agad for a specific period of time? or pwede kahit mga 3-4 months prior ng move? and maggain ba sya ng interest kahit hindi pa activated?
    Pwede kahit matagal pa move mo sa Au. Interest? yes, choose esaver account.

    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~

  • EnriqueMiguelEnriqueMiguel Adelaide, South Australia
    Posts: 34Member
    Joined: May 27, 2013
    Ang alam ko dapat within 6 weeks upon your entry to AU eh dapat may physical appearance ka sa bank para ma-authenticate nila yung identity mo, that day din nila ibibigay yung ATM card mo personally.

    Quality Assurance Manager (ANZSCO Code: 139914)

    22 Oct 2015 - Australian Resident Visa Application - Approved
    5 July 2016 - Arrived in Adelaide, South Australia

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @TTam pano po kayo nag lagay ng pera sa NAB? thank you po

    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!

  • skeed101skeed101 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 16Member
    Joined: Dec 27, 2015
    congrats @filipinacpa. U received a very good news pala this day. Sana kami rin this year ;)
  • TTamTTam North Ryde
    Posts: 141Member
    Joined: Sep 11, 2014
    edited January 2016
    @filipinacpa Congrats po! Saan po pala kayo sa Australia?

    Nag online foreign exhange po kami. Eto po yung steps na ginawa namin.

    1) Nag open po muna kami ng account sa NAB. I suggest po na savings account ang iopen nyo sa NAB para may interest agad, yun po kasi ang ginawa namin. pero nag open din po kami ng transaction account.
    2) Then niregister namin yung NAB Bank account sa Hi-fx (yung online foreign exchange), tapos dun kami bumili ng AUD.
    3) Tapos po punta kayo sa local bank nyo (eg bpi, metrobank, etc) para i-wire transfer ang money sa Hi-fx.
    4) Sa case po namin, 4-5 business days bago na-credit ang AUD sa NAB, pero sa second transaction mas mabilis na po.

    Ang binayaran lang po namin na service charge ay yung local bank namin.

    Tanong lang po kayo if medyo malabo ang explanation ko ah. :)

    January 2015 - IELTS 6.5
    Feb 2015 - Submitted CDR
    April 2015 - PTE Academic (7)
    April 29 2015 - EA Positive Outcome
    May 6, 2015 - Lodged EOI - 65pts
    May 7, 2015 - Invited
    May 14, 2015 - Visa Lodgement
    July 6, 2015 - CO allocated, requesting for police certs and medical
    July 23, 2015 - uploaded police certs and finalised medical
    Aug 6, 2015 - Visa Grant

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @skeed101 thank you po!! yes mareceive niyo na rin po yan :)

    @TTam thanks po.. :) sa NSW po.. :) ask ko lang po if how much ang service charge po na binayaran niyo? hesitant po ako bumili ng AUD sa mga money changer.. nag inquire ako sa nearest BDO branch namin kaso wala daw sila binebentang AUD.. thanks po!

    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!

  • TTamTTam North Ryde
    Posts: 141Member
    Joined: Sep 11, 2014
    @filipinacpa Wala po anuman. :) Nasa pinas po ba kayo? If yes, you can check your bank if magkano po ang service charge nila. May iba po kasing bank na nagccharge based on the amount you transfer, meron naman po yatang iba na fixed.

    If kailangan namin ng "physical" cash, nagpapalit po kami sa czarina money changer sa makati. You just need to call them para makapagpareserve or to inquire if meron silang AUD.

    Pero most of the time, online foreign exchange po ang gamit namin. Hassle free po kasi at mababantayan mo pa ang galaw ng exchange rates.

    January 2015 - IELTS 6.5
    Feb 2015 - Submitted CDR
    April 2015 - PTE Academic (7)
    April 29 2015 - EA Positive Outcome
    May 6, 2015 - Lodged EOI - 65pts
    May 7, 2015 - Invited
    May 14, 2015 - Visa Lodgement
    July 6, 2015 - CO allocated, requesting for police certs and medical
    July 23, 2015 - uploaded police certs and finalised medical
    Aug 6, 2015 - Visa Grant

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