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  • Abby_Abby_ Melbourne
    Posts: 160Member
    Joined: May 18, 2016
    @Cassey oo last october pa kami dumating. Nagpalit kasi ako from student to non-pro sa pinas last august kaso walang available na card until nakaalis na ako. So ang hawak ko lang is yung receipt. Will it suffice pag nagpa-convert ako?

    @jedh_g talaga? Yan din recommend ng kakilala ko dito. Matagal na sya nagddrive pero kumuha pa din sya ng instructor kahit 3 sessions lang para daw malaman nya kung tama ginagawa nya haha. Thank you sa tips! :) :)

    ANZSCO 233511 Industrial Engineer

    20/2/2016 IELTS
    09/3/2016 Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
    30/3/2016 EA Positive Assessment & submitted EOI
    13/4/2016 Received ITA
    02/5/2016 Lodge visa (sub class 189)
    23/5/2016 CO contact requesting Form 80 & Form 815
    23/5/2016 Submitted addt'l requirements
    10/6/2016 VISA GRANT!!!!
    14/10/2016 Big move to Melbourne!

    To God be the glory! :) :)

  • jedh_gjedh_g Perth WA
    Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 11, 2015
    @Abby_ ang alam ko dadaan ang LTO ID card holders sa Learners Driving Permit (pagka pass mo sa Theory Test) then pag naipasa mo na practical driving test, full license na. Hindi kasi tayo kasama sa mga countries na direct license conversion privilege. Sa amin dito sa WA, 3 months lang validity from date of Visa date release. Sa Victoria, mas matagal 6 months.

    Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer


    Feb. 12, 2016 - Begin PTE-A review & booked exam at Trident
    Mar. 21, 2016 - PTE academic Exam Result PASSED
    (L:66, R:73, S:80, W:67); Thank you Lord!
    LINK http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p156
    Mar. 28, 2016 - Agent updated EOI. Awaiting next round of 189
    April 7, 2016 - Received NSW invite (Visa 190)
    April 13, 2016 - Received 189 invite (8:56 AM). Thank you Lord!
    May 21, 2016 - VISA fee paid to MA. DIBP application received
    May 25, 2016 - NBI clearance certificate forwarded to MA
    May 30, 2016 - 1st CO contact, Team Adelaide (Medicals asked)
    May 31, 2016 - SLEC medical exams with family. Thank you Lord!
    June 1, 2016 - Submit to agent CO request (Wife's NBI, Medicals)
    June 7, 2016 - Youngest son undergone x-ray at SLEC (2nd visit)
    June 14, 2016 - ALL family members "COMPLETED" status to DIBP on medicals
    June 29, 2016 - 2nd CO contact. Requested FORM 815 for son.
    August 4, 2016 VISA GRANT thank you LORD
    August 19, 2016 - PDOS at CFO
    October 26, 2016 - Flight to Sydney (then, fly to Western Australia)
    http://ozbound.goodtimelines.com/timeline/ticker/jedh_g

    Dec. 8, 2016 - Reunited with whole family at Perth

    March 15, 2017 - Landed my first job in WA as pressure vessel inspector (Engineering & Mfg Tradesperson job class)

    JOSHUA 1:9 - I command you. Be strong and steadfast!
    Do not fear nor be dismayed for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @Abby_ Tumawag ako sa Vicroads sabi is hindi sufficient yung receipt kailangan ng letter from LTO stating what type of license you hold, date of issuance, expiration, restrictions kung meron at dapat may letterhead ng LTO.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @jedh_g I can very well relate to your post because I failed my first drive test as well. :) Fortunately, i got it the second time by changing my instructor. I encourage you to have lessons sa test route para mafamiliarize ka sa lugar and you have to know and obey the rules 100% otherwise babagsak ka.
    Dito sa Victoria, kailangan mong magindicate kung saan pupunta yung saksayan if you're doing a reverse parking.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • jedh_gjedh_g Perth WA
    Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 11, 2015
    @Cassey di kasi ako convinced that I failed the test. Yun 2nd Aussie assessor ayaw nya na nag I-indicate Ka ng signal left or right when you reverse. Then one thing that pissed me off was the handing of the score sheet after the test kasi the 3rd section score was incomplete filled up and no scores on the 4th section which I felt nagma madali sya in doing so unlike my 1st American assessor fair enough to discuss details. Plus if we have an option to choose our next driving assessor mas ok sana kasi mahal din ang 79 AUD sa pag book ng test.

    Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer


    Feb. 12, 2016 - Begin PTE-A review & booked exam at Trident
    Mar. 21, 2016 - PTE academic Exam Result PASSED
    (L:66, R:73, S:80, W:67); Thank you Lord!
    LINK http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p156
    Mar. 28, 2016 - Agent updated EOI. Awaiting next round of 189
    April 7, 2016 - Received NSW invite (Visa 190)
    April 13, 2016 - Received 189 invite (8:56 AM). Thank you Lord!
    May 21, 2016 - VISA fee paid to MA. DIBP application received
    May 25, 2016 - NBI clearance certificate forwarded to MA
    May 30, 2016 - 1st CO contact, Team Adelaide (Medicals asked)
    May 31, 2016 - SLEC medical exams with family. Thank you Lord!
    June 1, 2016 - Submit to agent CO request (Wife's NBI, Medicals)
    June 7, 2016 - Youngest son undergone x-ray at SLEC (2nd visit)
    June 14, 2016 - ALL family members "COMPLETED" status to DIBP on medicals
    June 29, 2016 - 2nd CO contact. Requested FORM 815 for son.
    August 4, 2016 VISA GRANT thank you LORD
    August 19, 2016 - PDOS at CFO
    October 26, 2016 - Flight to Sydney (then, fly to Western Australia)
    http://ozbound.goodtimelines.com/timeline/ticker/jedh_g

    Dec. 8, 2016 - Reunited with whole family at Perth

    March 15, 2017 - Landed my first job in WA as pressure vessel inspector (Engineering & Mfg Tradesperson job class)

    JOSHUA 1:9 - I command you. Be strong and steadfast!
    Do not fear nor be dismayed for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

  • SAP_MelakaSAP_Melaka Shanghai
    Posts: 542Member
    Joined: Apr 07, 2016
    jedh_g said:

    @Abby_ ang alam ko dadaan ang LTO ID card holders sa Learners Driving Permit (pagka pass mo sa Theory Test) then pag naipasa mo na practical driving test, full license na. Hindi kasi tayo kasama sa mga countries na direct license conversion privilege. Sa amin dito sa WA, 3 months lang validity from date of Visa date release. Sa Victoria, mas matagal 6 months.

    Hello @jedh_g concerning the validity of license, it will start from the grant letter or from your initial entry date?

    ANZSCO Code 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)


    19.05.2016 - Completed ACS requirements
    25.05.2016 - Submitted documents for ACS assessment
    06.06.2016 - Positive Assessment. AQF Bachelor Degree (2 yrs. deduction)
    25.08.2016 - PTE (AUG Malaysia)
    05.09.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 78/81/73/79
    06.10.2016 - PTE Retake (AUG Malaysia)
    11.10.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 88/85/87/90 Finally!
    11.10.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190 (65/70)
    03.01.2017 - Updated points due to skilled employment of 3yrs. 189/190 (70/75)
    03.01.2017 - ITA received! Thank you Lord! (189)
    04.01.2017 - ITA received (190 - Victoria)
    21.01.2017 - Medical @ LifeCare Kuala Lumpur
    23.01.2017 - Health clearance provided – no action required
    14.02.2017 - VISA Lodged!
    09.03.2017 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord

    13.10.2017 - Initial entry (Melbourne)
    15.04.2018 - Big Move!

  • jedh_gjedh_g Perth WA
    Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 11, 2015
    edited March 2017
    @SAP_Melaka visa grant date ang reference bro valid for 3 months here in WA, other states naman like Victoria, 6 months valid ang LTO driver's license. If sa Singapore ka galing, direct convert full license na agad.

    Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer


    Feb. 12, 2016 - Begin PTE-A review & booked exam at Trident
    Mar. 21, 2016 - PTE academic Exam Result PASSED
    (L:66, R:73, S:80, W:67); Thank you Lord!
    LINK http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p156
    Mar. 28, 2016 - Agent updated EOI. Awaiting next round of 189
    April 7, 2016 - Received NSW invite (Visa 190)
    April 13, 2016 - Received 189 invite (8:56 AM). Thank you Lord!
    May 21, 2016 - VISA fee paid to MA. DIBP application received
    May 25, 2016 - NBI clearance certificate forwarded to MA
    May 30, 2016 - 1st CO contact, Team Adelaide (Medicals asked)
    May 31, 2016 - SLEC medical exams with family. Thank you Lord!
    June 1, 2016 - Submit to agent CO request (Wife's NBI, Medicals)
    June 7, 2016 - Youngest son undergone x-ray at SLEC (2nd visit)
    June 14, 2016 - ALL family members "COMPLETED" status to DIBP on medicals
    June 29, 2016 - 2nd CO contact. Requested FORM 815 for son.
    August 4, 2016 VISA GRANT thank you LORD
    August 19, 2016 - PDOS at CFO
    October 26, 2016 - Flight to Sydney (then, fly to Western Australia)
    http://ozbound.goodtimelines.com/timeline/ticker/jedh_g

    Dec. 8, 2016 - Reunited with whole family at Perth

    March 15, 2017 - Landed my first job in WA as pressure vessel inspector (Engineering & Mfg Tradesperson job class)

    JOSHUA 1:9 - I command you. Be strong and steadfast!
    Do not fear nor be dismayed for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

  • SAP_MelakaSAP_Melaka Shanghai
    Posts: 542Member
    Joined: Apr 07, 2016
    jedh_g said:

    @SAP_Melaka visa grant date ang reference bro valid for 3 months here in WA, other states naman like Victoria, 6 months valid ang LTO driver's license. If sa Singapore ka galing, direct convertfull license na agad.

    @jedh_g I see meaning kung later date pa pala IED/big move, di na din valid :(

    ANZSCO Code 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)


    19.05.2016 - Completed ACS requirements
    25.05.2016 - Submitted documents for ACS assessment
    06.06.2016 - Positive Assessment. AQF Bachelor Degree (2 yrs. deduction)
    25.08.2016 - PTE (AUG Malaysia)
    05.09.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 78/81/73/79
    06.10.2016 - PTE Retake (AUG Malaysia)
    11.10.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 88/85/87/90 Finally!
    11.10.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190 (65/70)
    03.01.2017 - Updated points due to skilled employment of 3yrs. 189/190 (70/75)
    03.01.2017 - ITA received! Thank you Lord! (189)
    04.01.2017 - ITA received (190 - Victoria)
    21.01.2017 - Medical @ LifeCare Kuala Lumpur
    23.01.2017 - Health clearance provided – no action required
    14.02.2017 - VISA Lodged!
    09.03.2017 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord

    13.10.2017 - Initial entry (Melbourne)
    15.04.2018 - Big Move!

  • Abby_Abby_ Melbourne
    Posts: 160Member
    Joined: May 18, 2016
    @Cassey waaahh pano yun wala ako nung lto cert ang laki ng problema ko huhuhu

    ANZSCO 233511 Industrial Engineer

    20/2/2016 IELTS
    09/3/2016 Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
    30/3/2016 EA Positive Assessment & submitted EOI
    13/4/2016 Received ITA
    02/5/2016 Lodge visa (sub class 189)
    23/5/2016 CO contact requesting Form 80 & Form 815
    23/5/2016 Submitted addt'l requirements
    10/6/2016 VISA GRANT!!!!
    14/10/2016 Big move to Melbourne!

    To God be the glory! :) :)

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    edited March 2017
    @SAP_Melaka Sa Victoria, nagstart yung counting ng validity from your first initial entry to Au following the grant pag sa overseas ka nagrant ng PR. Pag andito ka sa Au ng magrant ang PR, magstart ang validity sa date of your grant. :)

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @jedh_g Aahh, 2 ang assessor niyo? Inexplain ba kung bakit ka nafail? Yung sa akin naman, incomplete yung sheet pero inexplain kung bakit fail. Oo nga eh surprise na lang kung sino makuha mong assessor. I think somewhat advantageous nga kung may kasama kang instructor from reputable driving schools lalo na pag alam nilang maayos ang turo.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @Abby_ Ang isa pang option is letter from consulate dito sa Australia na may letterhead din nila confirming from LTO that you have a valid license in the Phils. The letter should also include the status, type of license, validity and restrictions if there are any.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • Abby_Abby_ Melbourne
    Posts: 160Member
    Joined: May 18, 2016
    @Cassey thanks! I'll try to call them. Hopefully hindi naman matagal ang pagcertify nila :)

    ANZSCO 233511 Industrial Engineer

    20/2/2016 IELTS
    09/3/2016 Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
    30/3/2016 EA Positive Assessment & submitted EOI
    13/4/2016 Received ITA
    02/5/2016 Lodge visa (sub class 189)
    23/5/2016 CO contact requesting Form 80 & Form 815
    23/5/2016 Submitted addt'l requirements
    10/6/2016 VISA GRANT!!!!
    14/10/2016 Big move to Melbourne!

    To God be the glory! :) :)

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @Abby_ No worries :) All the best!

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • AspireAU21AspireAU21 Tranbjerg
    Posts: 188Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2015
    Hello, ask ko lang po about sa driver's license. Pag po may PH drivers license ako pwede na ako magdrive for 3 months agad? wala na po ba ako kailngan kunin na permit? Thanks in advance!

    2014.05.17: IELTS - L=8.5 R=8 W=8 S=7
    2015.03.10: ACS Assessment Lodged
    2015.03.13: ACS Results for System Admin (262113) - OK
    2015.03.17: EOI Submitted (60+5)
    2016.04.15: NSW Invite - visa 190
    2016.04.15: NSW App Submitted
    2016.05.04: NBI clearance acquired
    2016.05.17: NSW Approval and DIBP ITA for visa 190
    2016.05.19: Medicals at SLEC-BGC (Mine-OK, Wife-med cert requested from OB due to PCOS)
    2016.05.26: Medical status: completed - no action required both wife and me
    2016.05.26: Lodged visa 190 - frontloaded NBI, Medicals, form 80
    2016.07.14: CO Contact - Brisbane. Asked for Proof of spouse relationship and Form 80 of Wife
    2016.07.15: Additional docs submitted
    2016.07.29: VISA GRANTED!

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    edited March 2017
    @AspireAU21 Hi, Pwede ka ng makapagdrive for few months. Basta dalhin mo lang lagi yung license mo.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • jedh_gjedh_g Perth WA
    Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 11, 2015
    edited March 2017
    @Cassey 1st assessor American guy - 1st take then 2nd assessor Aussie guy. One assessor per take ako and to sum up nakaka dalawa take na ko. I shall make my revenge on my 3rd haha!

    Explained naman pero better yun American mag explain plus much clear ang instructions nya. Unlike dun sa Aussie unacceptable talaga paliwanag nya as in nagpadaan ako ng pedestrian he took it against me eh nakapass thru na yung mag mom and small son sa roundabout. Sabi go for it pa rin daw. Ako Naman courteous and safety first.

    Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer


    Feb. 12, 2016 - Begin PTE-A review & booked exam at Trident
    Mar. 21, 2016 - PTE academic Exam Result PASSED
    (L:66, R:73, S:80, W:67); Thank you Lord!
    LINK http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p156
    Mar. 28, 2016 - Agent updated EOI. Awaiting next round of 189
    April 7, 2016 - Received NSW invite (Visa 190)
    April 13, 2016 - Received 189 invite (8:56 AM). Thank you Lord!
    May 21, 2016 - VISA fee paid to MA. DIBP application received
    May 25, 2016 - NBI clearance certificate forwarded to MA
    May 30, 2016 - 1st CO contact, Team Adelaide (Medicals asked)
    May 31, 2016 - SLEC medical exams with family. Thank you Lord!
    June 1, 2016 - Submit to agent CO request (Wife's NBI, Medicals)
    June 7, 2016 - Youngest son undergone x-ray at SLEC (2nd visit)
    June 14, 2016 - ALL family members "COMPLETED" status to DIBP on medicals
    June 29, 2016 - 2nd CO contact. Requested FORM 815 for son.
    August 4, 2016 VISA GRANT thank you LORD
    August 19, 2016 - PDOS at CFO
    October 26, 2016 - Flight to Sydney (then, fly to Western Australia)
    http://ozbound.goodtimelines.com/timeline/ticker/jedh_g

    Dec. 8, 2016 - Reunited with whole family at Perth

    March 15, 2017 - Landed my first job in WA as pressure vessel inspector (Engineering & Mfg Tradesperson job class)

    JOSHUA 1:9 - I command you. Be strong and steadfast!
    Do not fear nor be dismayed for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

  • engineer20engineer20 Sydney
    Posts: 1,719Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 09, 2011

    jedh_g said:

    @Abby_ ang alam ko dadaan ang LTO ID card holders sa Learners Driving Permit (pagka pass mo sa Theory Test) then pag naipasa mo na practical driving test, full license na. Hindi kasi tayo kasama sa mga countries na direct license conversion privilege. Sa amin dito sa WA, 3 months lang validity from date of Visa date release. Sa Victoria, mas matagal 6 months.

    Hello @jedh_g concerning the validity of license, it will start from the grant letter or from your initial entry date?
    @SAP_Melaka from initial entry date ang reference.

    29May2015: Submitted Online Application to VETASSESS (312112 Building Associate)
    02Jun2015: Lodged Date at VETASSESS
    28Aug2015: VETASSESS Assessment Completed (312112 Building Associate) - POSITIVE
    17Oct2015: PTE-A taken at SG
    19Oct2015: PTE-A Result: L-83, R-90, S-76, W-90 OAS-87
    19Oct2015: Submitted EOI Visa 190 (65 points plus SS 5 points if granted)
    19Oct2015: Submitted VIC SS Online Application Visa 190
    20Oct2015: VIC acknowledged SS application and gave Reference Number
    02Nov2015: VIC SS Application Rejected
    05Nov2015: Submitted Online Reassessment to VETASSESS (312212 Civil Engineering Technician) 08Feb2016: VETASSESS Outcome POSITIVE
    07Nov2015: Updated EOI to select NSW (312112)
    18Dec2015: Received NSW SS Invitation Stream 2
    21Dec2015: Lodged NSW SS Application
    12Jan2016: NSW SS Approved / Visa 190 ITA Received
    29Jan2016: SG PCC (Me) / Medical (Me, Wife and Kid)
    01Feb2016: Medicals Cleared
    05Feb2016: Lodged Visa 190
    18Feb2016: NBI Clearance Applied (Me and Wife) - HIT
    29Feb2016: SG PCC (Wife)
    03Mar2016: Collected and Uploaded NBI Clearance
    04Mar2016: Direct Grant
    07May2016: Initial Entry (Sydney)
    16Jul2017: Big Move
    Oct2020: Lodged Citizenship Application
    May2021: Citizenship Interview and Test
    TBA: Citizenship Ceremony

  • jedh_gjedh_g Perth WA
    Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 11, 2015
    edited March 2017
    @engineer20 iba iba rule per state dito sa WA based on visa grant date not on initial entry

    Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer


    Feb. 12, 2016 - Begin PTE-A review & booked exam at Trident
    Mar. 21, 2016 - PTE academic Exam Result PASSED
    (L:66, R:73, S:80, W:67); Thank you Lord!
    LINK http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p156
    Mar. 28, 2016 - Agent updated EOI. Awaiting next round of 189
    April 7, 2016 - Received NSW invite (Visa 190)
    April 13, 2016 - Received 189 invite (8:56 AM). Thank you Lord!
    May 21, 2016 - VISA fee paid to MA. DIBP application received
    May 25, 2016 - NBI clearance certificate forwarded to MA
    May 30, 2016 - 1st CO contact, Team Adelaide (Medicals asked)
    May 31, 2016 - SLEC medical exams with family. Thank you Lord!
    June 1, 2016 - Submit to agent CO request (Wife's NBI, Medicals)
    June 7, 2016 - Youngest son undergone x-ray at SLEC (2nd visit)
    June 14, 2016 - ALL family members "COMPLETED" status to DIBP on medicals
    June 29, 2016 - 2nd CO contact. Requested FORM 815 for son.
    August 4, 2016 VISA GRANT thank you LORD
    August 19, 2016 - PDOS at CFO
    October 26, 2016 - Flight to Sydney (then, fly to Western Australia)
    http://ozbound.goodtimelines.com/timeline/ticker/jedh_g

    Dec. 8, 2016 - Reunited with whole family at Perth

    March 15, 2017 - Landed my first job in WA as pressure vessel inspector (Engineering & Mfg Tradesperson job class)

    JOSHUA 1:9 - I command you. Be strong and steadfast!
    Do not fear nor be dismayed for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

  • engineer20engineer20 Sydney
    Posts: 1,719Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 09, 2011
    edited March 2017
    @jedh_g

    Non-recognised licence holders

    If you have held a permanent visa for 3 months or more whilst residing in Australia, or your overseas driver's licence has expired or been disqualified, you cannot drive on your overseas licence.

    http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/transferring-your-overseas-licence.asp

    29May2015: Submitted Online Application to VETASSESS (312112 Building Associate)
    02Jun2015: Lodged Date at VETASSESS
    28Aug2015: VETASSESS Assessment Completed (312112 Building Associate) - POSITIVE
    17Oct2015: PTE-A taken at SG
    19Oct2015: PTE-A Result: L-83, R-90, S-76, W-90 OAS-87
    19Oct2015: Submitted EOI Visa 190 (65 points plus SS 5 points if granted)
    19Oct2015: Submitted VIC SS Online Application Visa 190
    20Oct2015: VIC acknowledged SS application and gave Reference Number
    02Nov2015: VIC SS Application Rejected
    05Nov2015: Submitted Online Reassessment to VETASSESS (312212 Civil Engineering Technician) 08Feb2016: VETASSESS Outcome POSITIVE
    07Nov2015: Updated EOI to select NSW (312112)
    18Dec2015: Received NSW SS Invitation Stream 2
    21Dec2015: Lodged NSW SS Application
    12Jan2016: NSW SS Approved / Visa 190 ITA Received
    29Jan2016: SG PCC (Me) / Medical (Me, Wife and Kid)
    01Feb2016: Medicals Cleared
    05Feb2016: Lodged Visa 190
    18Feb2016: NBI Clearance Applied (Me and Wife) - HIT
    29Feb2016: SG PCC (Wife)
    03Mar2016: Collected and Uploaded NBI Clearance
    04Mar2016: Direct Grant
    07May2016: Initial Entry (Sydney)
    16Jul2017: Big Move
    Oct2020: Lodged Citizenship Application
    May2021: Citizenship Interview and Test
    TBA: Citizenship Ceremony

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    edited March 2017
    @Abby_ Nagdadrive ka na ba rito? May PDF pala ako kung pano sila magassess dito sa Vic kung gusto mo ng copy. Avoid doing 2 critical errors/immediate termination error kasi pababalikin ka kaagad sa Vicroads Center at hindi na tatapusin yung test.

    Check mo na rin tong video para may idea ka sa drive test:

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    edited March 2017
    @jedh_g Ahh i see. Just charge it to experience. Tinanong ko rin yan sa instructor ko before, ang sabi sa akin, pag wala sila sa tamang tawiran at hindi pa sila nakakatawid at nasa may footpath/sidewalk/shoulder of the road, wag mong pagbigyan pero pag nakababa na sila at nakastart ng magcross sa road then give way. Delikado yung pagtawid nila lalo na sa roundabout pa,hehe With regards to your post on roundabout, always give way to the vehicles on your right and to those who are already in the roundabout.

    Pag shared zone naman, always give way to pedestrians. :)

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • jedh_gjedh_g Perth WA
    Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 11, 2015
    @engineer20 this is true. My PR visa was released August 2016 (I arrived in WA October 2016). I was advised by DOT during my application of photo card that I can still use my Philippine driving license until November 2016. Now, after I passed my sit-in theory test, I now got my Learner's Permit only. Need to still pass the practical driving test to finally acquire my full driver's license.

    Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer


    Feb. 12, 2016 - Begin PTE-A review & booked exam at Trident
    Mar. 21, 2016 - PTE academic Exam Result PASSED
    (L:66, R:73, S:80, W:67); Thank you Lord!
    LINK http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p156
    Mar. 28, 2016 - Agent updated EOI. Awaiting next round of 189
    April 7, 2016 - Received NSW invite (Visa 190)
    April 13, 2016 - Received 189 invite (8:56 AM). Thank you Lord!
    May 21, 2016 - VISA fee paid to MA. DIBP application received
    May 25, 2016 - NBI clearance certificate forwarded to MA
    May 30, 2016 - 1st CO contact, Team Adelaide (Medicals asked)
    May 31, 2016 - SLEC medical exams with family. Thank you Lord!
    June 1, 2016 - Submit to agent CO request (Wife's NBI, Medicals)
    June 7, 2016 - Youngest son undergone x-ray at SLEC (2nd visit)
    June 14, 2016 - ALL family members "COMPLETED" status to DIBP on medicals
    June 29, 2016 - 2nd CO contact. Requested FORM 815 for son.
    August 4, 2016 VISA GRANT thank you LORD
    August 19, 2016 - PDOS at CFO
    October 26, 2016 - Flight to Sydney (then, fly to Western Australia)
    http://ozbound.goodtimelines.com/timeline/ticker/jedh_g

    Dec. 8, 2016 - Reunited with whole family at Perth

    March 15, 2017 - Landed my first job in WA as pressure vessel inspector (Engineering & Mfg Tradesperson job class)

    JOSHUA 1:9 - I command you. Be strong and steadfast!
    Do not fear nor be dismayed for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

  • Abby_Abby_ Melbourne
    Posts: 160Member
    Joined: May 18, 2016
    @Cassey oo nagddrive na ko kasi hatid sundo ko ang kids ko sa school. Thanks for the tips & sa video :) :) feeling ko i'll get a driving instructor na din para sure na tama ang ginagawa ko hahaha

    ANZSCO 233511 Industrial Engineer

    20/2/2016 IELTS
    09/3/2016 Submitted CDR to Engineers Australia
    30/3/2016 EA Positive Assessment & submitted EOI
    13/4/2016 Received ITA
    02/5/2016 Lodge visa (sub class 189)
    23/5/2016 CO contact requesting Form 80 & Form 815
    23/5/2016 Submitted addt'l requirements
    10/6/2016 VISA GRANT!!!!
    14/10/2016 Big move to Melbourne!

    To God be the glory! :) :)

  • NatNat Perth Australia
    Posts: 372Member
    Joined: May 17, 2016
    @jedh_g salamat sa tips mo ;) ako may driving instructor ako kase double stress ko pag husband ko ang nagtuturo..hahaha...mabuti na rin may instructor kase may breaks din sa side niya...safer yung feeling..lalo na first timers like me ;) so far nakapag 4 hours na din ako...may kamahalan din kase 60/hr..waaaaaaaaaaa..
  • jedh_gjedh_g Perth WA
    Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 11, 2015
    @Nat yea pero I'm keeping both ends meet para makapagpa book ulit on my next practical driving test. Medyo mahal din, nasa 80 AUD. Paghandaan ko muna ulit. All the best. Safe drive lang sis. Ingat

    Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer


    Feb. 12, 2016 - Begin PTE-A review & booked exam at Trident
    Mar. 21, 2016 - PTE academic Exam Result PASSED
    (L:66, R:73, S:80, W:67); Thank you Lord!
    LINK http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p156
    Mar. 28, 2016 - Agent updated EOI. Awaiting next round of 189
    April 7, 2016 - Received NSW invite (Visa 190)
    April 13, 2016 - Received 189 invite (8:56 AM). Thank you Lord!
    May 21, 2016 - VISA fee paid to MA. DIBP application received
    May 25, 2016 - NBI clearance certificate forwarded to MA
    May 30, 2016 - 1st CO contact, Team Adelaide (Medicals asked)
    May 31, 2016 - SLEC medical exams with family. Thank you Lord!
    June 1, 2016 - Submit to agent CO request (Wife's NBI, Medicals)
    June 7, 2016 - Youngest son undergone x-ray at SLEC (2nd visit)
    June 14, 2016 - ALL family members "COMPLETED" status to DIBP on medicals
    June 29, 2016 - 2nd CO contact. Requested FORM 815 for son.
    August 4, 2016 VISA GRANT thank you LORD
    August 19, 2016 - PDOS at CFO
    October 26, 2016 - Flight to Sydney (then, fly to Western Australia)
    http://ozbound.goodtimelines.com/timeline/ticker/jedh_g

    Dec. 8, 2016 - Reunited with whole family at Perth

    March 15, 2017 - Landed my first job in WA as pressure vessel inspector (Engineering & Mfg Tradesperson job class)

    JOSHUA 1:9 - I command you. Be strong and steadfast!
    Do not fear nor be dismayed for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

  • chehrdchehrd PH
    Posts: 254Member
    Joined: Jul 22, 2016
    Nat said:

    @jedh_g salamat sa tips mo ;) ako may driving instructor ako kase double stress ko pag husband ko ang nagtuturo..hahaha...mabuti na rin may instructor kase may breaks din sa side niya...safer yung feeling..lalo na first timers like me ;) so far nakapag 4 hours na din ako...may kamahalan din kase 60/hr..waaaaaaaaaaa..


    relate ako sa sobrang stress pag-hubby nagtuturo..hahaha

    ANZSCO: 233914 (Engineering Technologist) || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 15pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 70 pts

    Aug 1, 2016 - started reviewing for IELTS and gathering of documets for EA
    Sept 24, 2016 - took IELTS
    Sept 26, 2016 - started making CDR
    Oct 7, 2016 - IELTS Result (L7 R7.5 S7 W6.5)
    Nov 2, 2016 - Lodged EA Assessment (Prof Engr)
    Nov 9, 2016 - NBI CLearance
    Nov 30, 2016 - Received EA Outcome (Engineering Technologist, Bachelor Degree, 8+yrs related experience)
    Dec 13, 2016 - PTE-A (L56 R77 S74 W57)
    Dec 15, 2016 - submitted EOI 189/190 (60/65)
    Jan 2, 2017 - PTE-A (L75 R71 S72 W81) ; updated EOI (189-70pts) Thank you Lord!
    Jan 3, 2017 - ITA Received
    Jan 5, 2017 - Medical
    Jan 17, 2017 - VISA 189 Lodged
    Feb 8, 2017 - CO Contacted (CO couldn't read TOR & Diploma, asked for re-scanned copies)
    - uploaded the said docs on the same day
    Feb 22, 2017 - GRANT!!! Thank you Lord!!!
    May 2017 - BIG MOVE

    "Life is what you make it".

  • NatNat Perth Australia
    Posts: 372Member
    Joined: May 17, 2016
    @chehrd hahaha akala ko at first depende sa hubby..pareho lang talaga pala..double stress pa kase nasa likod anak namin...kami lang kaseng tatlo dito...d namin maiwan kung saan..hehe...so nag instructor ako..pag confident na pwede na si hubby...haha
  • NatNat Perth Australia
    Posts: 372Member
    Joined: May 17, 2016
    @jedh_g nung nagbayad ka ng learner's permit, diba included na dun ang isang PDA test? so d na magbabayad ulit?
  • NatNat Perth Australia
    Posts: 372Member
    Joined: May 17, 2016
    @Abby_ tama si @Cassey need talaga instructor kahit 2 to 4 hours lang para guided ka sa mga rules...may tips pa sila ;) ang alam ko strikto din sila sa pull push steering....eh yung husband ko nag X na yung arms eh....haha...buti na lang nag tip yung instructor...d mo kase mababasa yan sa driving reviewer nila...
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