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jkk32wMelbourne Posts: 682Member Joined: Mar 14, 2015
@elec_popon hello! meron akong friend na couple where ME ung husband and nurse din ung asawa. mas mabuti ikw mag principal pra dependent mo nlng sia..once ur both here and since she is a perm resident, its easier for her to start her career her as nurse. since ma gastos ang bridging course nila around 13k aud (and may balita na indi na 3months ngaun, mgging 6months na), for sure it will be more costly. Gnawa ng frends ko nagaral muna ung wife ng aged care (libre for residents) , after 5 weeks may license na sia sa aged care pinag aagawan na sia ng mga agencies here. so gngawa nila ngaun mag iipon muna sila and end of ds yr start ng bridging.
mas mahirap ang path ng nurses papasok dito, may edge ang PR na statusand mag aaral ng briding (since re.quired pra sa license).
goodluck!
ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee!
04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius
Hello po sa lahat! taga Abu Dhabi ako and been here for almost 10yrs. My wife is already 7weeks pregnant to our 1st child. Sa pagstay ko rito ng isang dekada, masasabi ko na wla long term security para sa family. Yes may mga kaliwat kanang sale sa mga malls at very comfy ang lifestyle rito (im working as electrical engr & wife is a govt nurse).
We started our OZ application last week i will be the principal applicant. Mejo tumataas na ang mga bilihin at magkakaron na ng tax dito by year 2018. Mahirap magpalaki ng bata sumasabay sa gastos, kaya ngayon palang nagsimula na kami ng backup plan.
Tanong ko po... madali lang ba kami makakuha ng trabaho ng misis ko jan sa Oz at san ang magandang lugar para samin magsimula? (i have 12yrs exp, 9 yrs si misis).
@elec_popon Bro I have been in AUH din for quite a while na. It's actually my birth place. hehe. It's were I grew up, studied KG, elem up to secondary education, started my career as an RN din. I have been an RN for 9 years and making the big move this month na din. As a 457 visa muna then pagdating nalang dun lodge agad ng 189. (Gamitin ang end of service from UAE. Hehe) Base po sa experience ko, when I was in Aus doing the bridging course, napakadali po makahanap ng work para sa aming profession. Basta di lang mapili sa lugar at sa position muna. This is of course based on your wife's professional experience din (area of expertise, number of years, level of educ. etc.) As early as two weeks palang nung bridging, ang dame ng tawag and both phone and skype interviews. basically inaantay nalang nila macomplete yung course and maregister kana sa AHPRA. To be honest mas marami pang tawag talaga kesa dito sa AUH na halos araw araw apply. Sa govt hosp din ako base (SEHA). It's also an easy pathway for PR since taon taon more than 16k ang ceiling ng RN's of different specialty.
I have seen UAE at its peek and sadly, its turning the other way around. Nakakalungkot din because I consider this is as my 2nd home. Pero yun nga, life must go on, di na tayo pabata. hehe at least sa Aus, makikita naten yung worth naten and how equal we are with everyone.
08/11/15 - IELTS
16/12/15 - AHPRA registration application
14/01/16 - AHPRA refusal and referral to BP
09-11/16 - Bridging program completion
28/11/16 - AHPRA registration re-application
03/12/16 - AHPRA registered
04/12/16 - Job offered and accepted (457 Sponsorship)
01/04/17 - Medicals for both 457 and future PR application
07/04/17 - ANMAC assessment application
15/04/17 - Filed for resignation from current employer
21/04/17 - Nomination submitted by AU employer
23/05/17 - Nomination granted
31/05/17 - 457 application lodged
16/06/17 - 457 Granted
27/07/17 - EOI Submitted
06/09/17 - ITA received
10/09/17 - PR Skilled Independent 189 Application Lodged
17/10/17 - CO Contact
25/10/17 - Further Information Provided
16/02/18 - Visa Grant Received
@tazmania
Bro nabasa ko comments mo regarding living sa Oz. How is it so far? From your experience ok ba na nagmove ka sa aus or mas ok sayo ang pinas?
MeggerSydney Posts: 913Member Joined: Nov 15, 2014
Just want to share. Nagkakwentuhan kami ng kawork ko, we talked about migration, and I steer the topic towards Oz. Im surprised sa comment nya, ayaw nya daw sa Oz, laki ng tax, mauubos ang ipon dahil start up, daming uncertaintes. He rather stay save and retire in the Philippines. Wala siyang idea that I am preparing para lumipat, but wow that hits me. Hahaha.
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
@Megger true, laki ng tax at mataas cost of living compared to uae. Kaso walang citizenship sa uae
Occupation: External Auditor
April 2015 - IELTS academic
June 23, 2015 - ICAA assessment
July 15, 2015 - Received result from ICAA 'not suitable' due to finance (8/9)
July 15 to Dec 2, 2015 - Gathered additional docs
December 3, 2015 - submitted additional docs to ICAA
December 21, 2015 - Received favorable skills and employment assessment
December 29, 2015 - Lodged EOI for 189 (65 pts) & 190 NSW (65+5 pts)
March 18, 2016 - Received invitation from NSW
May 3, 2016 - Obtained NSW approval and DIBP invitation
May 11, 2016 - Lodged visa application
August 3, 2016 - Visa Grant
January 10, 2017 - Big move to Sydney
MeggerSydney Posts: 913Member Joined: Nov 15, 2014
edited September 2017
@mgfg, oo nga. Though kung tingnan mo yong monetary side, medyo you will feel reluctant talaga lalo sa start up. Pero sa longterm narin yong iniisip ko, with the assumption na Oz will offer an equal oppurtunity for all. You have seen Oz life na dyan, hows is it compared to Dubai Bro?
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
@Megger Bro, Personally mas gusto ko dito sa Oz kasi laid back ang lifestyle. Work wise naman, yung work ko sa Dubai sobrang busy whereas dito mas manageable. Flexible ang working hours ko dito, pwedeng work from home or flexi time kasi output driven. Naiintindihan ng employer yung situation ng parents ma kailangan maghatid-sundo sa school. Although pagdating naman sa salary package, mas okay talaga sa dxb kasi madaming benefits mas makakapag-ipon compared dito.
Occupation: External Auditor
April 2015 - IELTS academic
June 23, 2015 - ICAA assessment
July 15, 2015 - Received result from ICAA 'not suitable' due to finance (8/9)
July 15 to Dec 2, 2015 - Gathered additional docs
December 3, 2015 - submitted additional docs to ICAA
December 21, 2015 - Received favorable skills and employment assessment
December 29, 2015 - Lodged EOI for 189 (65 pts) & 190 NSW (65+5 pts)
March 18, 2016 - Received invitation from NSW
May 3, 2016 - Obtained NSW approval and DIBP invitation
May 11, 2016 - Lodged visa application
August 3, 2016 - Visa Grant
January 10, 2017 - Big move to Sydney
MeggerSydney Posts: 913Member Joined: Nov 15, 2014
edited September 2017
@mgfg, thanks sa comparison. Lalo akong naexcite na lumipat na. God bless Bro..
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
kholoudmanlucuDubai Posts: 196Member Joined: Nov 04, 2015
Hello po, tanong ko lang paano kayo nag transfer ng money sa Australia? Anybody here tried Xendpay ?
233411: Electronics Engineer
Nov. 22, 2012 - Submitted requirements for IEA
Nov. 5, 2014 - Received IEA assessment
Nov. 11, 2015 - Lodged EOI for subclass 489
Jan. 24, 2015 - Received invitation for SC 489
March 30, 2015 - Lodged EOI for subclass 190 NSW
Feb. 22, 2016 lodged EOI 190 ACT Canberra
April 6, 2016 received approval and invitation for ACT SS
May 6, 2016 Lodged visa 190 (Me, spouse, daughter)
June 15, 2016 Immi sent checklist
June 23, 2016 CO requested for Form 80, 1221, & letter from OB regarding my pregnancy
June 29, 2016 Submitted Form 80, 1221, and letter from my OB
Medical pending till my delivery
Nov 13, 2016 delivered my second child
Dec 15, 2016 Contacted CO to inform about my delivery
Jan 20, 2017 Immi acknowledge and add my baby to our lodgement
Feb 4, 2017 Medical for me, my spouse, and first daughter (still waiting for baby HAP ID)
Feb 23, 2017 Received HAP ID for baby, requesting for Saudi Police Clearance for my husband
Feb 25, 2017 Medical for my baby also finalized. Saudi PCC pending....We sent e-mail to CO that my husband can not take PCC because he does not have copy of his iqama
April 7, 2017 CO asked for character statutory declaration as substitute to Saudi Police Clearance
April 11, 2017 Submitted Statutory Declaration
Sep 4, 2017 Visa granted
MeggerSydney Posts: 913Member Joined: Nov 15, 2014
@kholoudmanlucu , pinadala namin through money exchange, pero may bank account na kaming active, parang padala lang bank to bank sa Pinas, iba nga lang ang charges.
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
kholoudmanlucuDubai Posts: 196Member Joined: Nov 04, 2015
233411: Electronics Engineer
Nov. 22, 2012 - Submitted requirements for IEA
Nov. 5, 2014 - Received IEA assessment
Nov. 11, 2015 - Lodged EOI for subclass 489
Jan. 24, 2015 - Received invitation for SC 489
March 30, 2015 - Lodged EOI for subclass 190 NSW
Feb. 22, 2016 lodged EOI 190 ACT Canberra
April 6, 2016 received approval and invitation for ACT SS
May 6, 2016 Lodged visa 190 (Me, spouse, daughter)
June 15, 2016 Immi sent checklist
June 23, 2016 CO requested for Form 80, 1221, & letter from OB regarding my pregnancy
June 29, 2016 Submitted Form 80, 1221, and letter from my OB
Medical pending till my delivery
Nov 13, 2016 delivered my second child
Dec 15, 2016 Contacted CO to inform about my delivery
Jan 20, 2017 Immi acknowledge and add my baby to our lodgement
Feb 4, 2017 Medical for me, my spouse, and first daughter (still waiting for baby HAP ID)
Feb 23, 2017 Received HAP ID for baby, requesting for Saudi Police Clearance for my husband
Feb 25, 2017 Medical for my baby also finalized. Saudi PCC pending....We sent e-mail to CO that my husband can not take PCC because he does not have copy of his iqama
April 7, 2017 CO asked for character statutory declaration as substitute to Saudi Police Clearance
April 11, 2017 Submitted Statutory Declaration
Sep 4, 2017 Visa granted
kholoudmanlucuDubai Posts: 196Member Joined: Nov 04, 2015
@Megger plano ko kasi magopen sa NAB, pero di ko sure paano ako magtransfer ng funds baka kasi mahal ang singilin sa transfer
233411: Electronics Engineer
Nov. 22, 2012 - Submitted requirements for IEA
Nov. 5, 2014 - Received IEA assessment
Nov. 11, 2015 - Lodged EOI for subclass 489
Jan. 24, 2015 - Received invitation for SC 489
March 30, 2015 - Lodged EOI for subclass 190 NSW
Feb. 22, 2016 lodged EOI 190 ACT Canberra
April 6, 2016 received approval and invitation for ACT SS
May 6, 2016 Lodged visa 190 (Me, spouse, daughter)
June 15, 2016 Immi sent checklist
June 23, 2016 CO requested for Form 80, 1221, & letter from OB regarding my pregnancy
June 29, 2016 Submitted Form 80, 1221, and letter from my OB
Medical pending till my delivery
Nov 13, 2016 delivered my second child
Dec 15, 2016 Contacted CO to inform about my delivery
Jan 20, 2017 Immi acknowledge and add my baby to our lodgement
Feb 4, 2017 Medical for me, my spouse, and first daughter (still waiting for baby HAP ID)
Feb 23, 2017 Received HAP ID for baby, requesting for Saudi Police Clearance for my husband
Feb 25, 2017 Medical for my baby also finalized. Saudi PCC pending....We sent e-mail to CO that my husband can not take PCC because he does not have copy of his iqama
April 7, 2017 CO asked for character statutory declaration as substitute to Saudi Police Clearance
April 11, 2017 Submitted Statutory Declaration
Sep 4, 2017 Visa granted
MeggerSydney Posts: 913Member Joined: Nov 15, 2014
@kholoudmanlucu , actually kahit saang prominent money changer sa UAE offers bank transfer to Oz, compare mo nalang yong charges nila, at yong exchange na may trust ka. Compare to sending money sa Pinas mas mataas nga ang charge sa padala and may charge din ang bank, mas mataas din compare ng charge ng Phils banks. NAB din yong bank ko. Though relatively mataas ang charges, within reasonable range naman sa palagay ko.
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
kholoudmanlucuDubai Posts: 196Member Joined: Nov 04, 2015
233411: Electronics Engineer
Nov. 22, 2012 - Submitted requirements for IEA
Nov. 5, 2014 - Received IEA assessment
Nov. 11, 2015 - Lodged EOI for subclass 489
Jan. 24, 2015 - Received invitation for SC 489
March 30, 2015 - Lodged EOI for subclass 190 NSW
Feb. 22, 2016 lodged EOI 190 ACT Canberra
April 6, 2016 received approval and invitation for ACT SS
May 6, 2016 Lodged visa 190 (Me, spouse, daughter)
June 15, 2016 Immi sent checklist
June 23, 2016 CO requested for Form 80, 1221, & letter from OB regarding my pregnancy
June 29, 2016 Submitted Form 80, 1221, and letter from my OB
Medical pending till my delivery
Nov 13, 2016 delivered my second child
Dec 15, 2016 Contacted CO to inform about my delivery
Jan 20, 2017 Immi acknowledge and add my baby to our lodgement
Feb 4, 2017 Medical for me, my spouse, and first daughter (still waiting for baby HAP ID)
Feb 23, 2017 Received HAP ID for baby, requesting for Saudi Police Clearance for my husband
Feb 25, 2017 Medical for my baby also finalized. Saudi PCC pending....We sent e-mail to CO that my husband can not take PCC because he does not have copy of his iqama
April 7, 2017 CO asked for character statutory declaration as substitute to Saudi Police Clearance
April 11, 2017 Submitted Statutory Declaration
Sep 4, 2017 Visa granted
my tax n po dito, sinimulan n nila sa softsdrinks, energy drinks and cigarettes po, naging double n po ung presyo...so kailangn nrn nmn makaalis dito. huhuh!
October 01, 2017 - Collection of docs for VETASSESS
October 10, 2017 - Lodge VETASSESS
October 13, 2017 - Positive Result, 5.9 yrs Experience &
Equivalent to AQF Bachelor Degree
November 5, 2017- PTE Result, Competent. Retake soon.
November 6, 2017- Submitted EOI NSW
LAUS DEO SEMPER
ulan889Melbourne Posts: 78Member Joined: Dec 18, 2016
I'm from Abu Dhabi planning for initial entry to Oz early Feb.2018..big move mga June..kaway kaway sa mga makakasabay ko..any tips nmn Jan s mga ex-uae..
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English - 0 points
Bachelor's Degree- 15 points
Work Experience- 15 points
Total- 60 points
March 2017 - EA + RSEA Positive Outcome
March 2017 - Subclass Invitation 189
April 20, 2017 - Lodge Visa Complete docs
Sept. 12, 2017 - Direct Grant
Feb. 2018 - Initial Entry (Melbourne)
@Winnie2016 Sorry, super late reply. I'm glad to hear that you're also moving to Oz. So far talaga, lahat naman na meet ko na galing sa UAE, masaya naman dito. Mga nakabili na mga bahay which di mo magagawa sa UAE. Good luck and God Bless!
@RoseG thanks for sharing your experience. anong industry kayo ng hubby at saang State? Hindi ba mahirap ang BIG move nyo may kasama ba kayong anak and if you don't mind magkano ang baon nyong pera (approx). Hindi ba kayo nahirapan sa expenses nyo dyan?
I think many people now chose to leave UAE considering the cost of living here, lahat nagtaas na, ang sahod na lang ang hindi nagtataas plus magkakaroon narin ng 5% tax.
@Winnie2016 , Ask ko lang bakit ikaw lang mag isa hindi ba kasama ang family mo? (If you dont mind) , kasi for my case nag iisip parin ako at tinitimbang ko kung ako muna ang mag isa for 2 years kapag naka settle na or kasama ko na sila sa application, habang nasa stage parin naman ako ng processing my application para may time pa ako para makapag decide.
Mahirap kasi mahiwalay sa family mo considering magkasama na kayo dito sa UAE tapos magkakahiwalay ulit kayo. Any advice from both of you?
@bluerocky, Hello, sorry super late reply. We are residing in the city of Melbourne. Si hubby sa IT software. Childless kami so mas nadalian kaming kumilos and for the first month of our stay, nkitira muna kmi and ng rent ng room sa kapwa Pinoy. When my hubby got his offer sa city, nghanap n kmi ng malilipatan sa city.
In regards to expenses, it really depends sa lifestyle and sa bahay talga. Malaking factor ang house rental kasi mahal din parang Dubai. Food naman walang problema, mura lang. Pero for sure mabibigla ka sa mahal. Average meal sa labas is 10aud so it's like 30Dhs.
Sa baon namin pera, I would suggest approx 7k AUD assuming na 1,500UAD gastos nyo every month. Malaki na yan. Makakagalaw kyo ng maayos. Enough na yan for 6-7months to survive ng wala pang work.
Rent - 250/wk Food - 80/wk Mobile - 80/wk Transpo - 8/day - max (trains)
@RoseG Kakainspire naman. Excited na tuloy ako mainvite lol
@Diana__Jane I'm happy to hear that you got inspired with my story. If you need pieces of advice, malaking tulong tong forum. You can also pm me. Goodluck!
MikeYanbuAlbion Victoria Posts: 469Member Joined: Jun 29, 2016
@RoseG thanks for sharing your experience. anong industry kayo ng hubby at saang State? Hindi ba mahirap ang BIG move nyo may kasama ba kayong anak and if you don't mind magkano ang baon nyong pera (approx). Hindi ba kayo nahirapan sa expenses nyo dyan?
I think many people now chose to leave UAE considering the cost of living here, lahat nagtaas na, ang sahod na lang ang hindi nagtataas plus magkakaroon narin ng 5% tax.
@Winnie2016 , Ask ko lang bakit ikaw lang mag isa hindi ba kasama ang family mo? (If you dont mind) , kasi for my case nag iisip parin ako at tinitimbang ko kung ako muna ang mag isa for 2 years kapag naka settle na or kasama ko na sila sa application, habang nasa stage parin naman ako ng processing my application para may time pa ako para makapag decide.
Mahirap kasi mahiwalay sa family mo considering magkasama na kayo dito sa UAE tapos magkakahiwalay ulit kayo. Any advice from both of you?
@bluerocky, Hello, sorry super late reply. We are residing in the city of Melbourne. Si hubby sa IT software. Childless kami so mas nadalian kaming kumilos and for the first month of our stay, nkitira muna kmi and ng rent ng room sa kapwa Pinoy. When my hubby got his offer sa city, nghanap n kmi ng malilipatan sa city.
In regards to expenses, it really depends sa lifestyle and sa bahay talga. Malaking factor ang house rental kasi mahal din parang Dubai. Food naman walang problema, mura lang. Pero for sure mabibigla ka sa mahal. Average meal sa labas is 10aud so it's like 30Dhs.
Sa baon namin pera, I would suggest approx 7k AUD assuming na 1,500UAD gastos nyo every month. Malaki na yan. Makakagalaw kyo ng maayos. Enough na yan for 6-7months to survive ng wala pang work.
Rent - 250/wk Food - 80/wk Mobile - 80/wk Transpo - 8/day - max (trains)
Hope this helps!
Good to hear hindi ganyan kamahal ang cost of living jan sa melbourne, worry ko yang babaunin namin, maraming salamat kabayan sa input na eto atleast medyo at ease ako... God bless you....
Age 33-39- 25points
English - 10points
Bachelor's Degree- 15points
Work Experience- 15pts
Total- 65pts
Oct 2015 - IELTS GT Philippines L7.5 W7.0 R7.5 S7.0
October 20, 2016 - EA Assessment - positive bachelors degree
November 23, 2016 - Subclass 189 Invitation
January 19, 2017 - lodge visa
July 13, 2017 - Grant
December 6, 2017 - IED Sydney, one week
February 27, 2018 - Big Move Melbourne
March 13-Apr 10, 2018 - first job factory hand, cassual
May 17, 2018 - 30Jun18 - Asphalt Laboratory
July 2, 2018 - present British Petroleum-CASTROL
@MikeYanbu Walang anuman, Mike! If one of you got a job, madali na yan. Makakasurvive naman kayo sa iisang sahod dito pero kung gusto nyong makaipon, better kayong dalawa.
God Bless!
heycoachputmeinaustralia Posts: 40Member Joined: Oct 10, 2017
IWASAN nyo po mag compare ng aud to dirhams or aud to peso.
di po yan ang sukatan ng 'mahal' or 'mura'.
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
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!!
@TasBurrfoot Agree! You just need to compare initially so you'll have a better analysis of the cost of living.
abby_bmSydney Posts: 14Member Joined: Oct 28, 2017
Hi po. We have 4 kids and planning to move by early next year to NSW. Currently resident po kami from International City dubai
abby_bmSydney Posts: 14Member Joined: Oct 28, 2017
Ask ko po if me requirement si OZ government na magstay sa 3bedroom plus if marami ang anak? Or ok na muna sa 2bedroom? Thanks.
ImBMelbourne Posts: 284Member Joined: Nov 10, 2013
@abby_bm, none of that. Unlike Dubai na me baladiya. Dito depende na sa owner kung ilan gusto nya patuluyin...
External Auditor
October 2013 - IELTS review started
November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
................... - Waited for baby to come
17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!!
x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
x October 2016 - Made Permanent
abby_bmSydney Posts: 14Member Joined: Oct 28, 2017
@ImB thank you. Any idea if ano po computation sa child allowance? Thanks.
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mas mahirap ang path ng nurses papasok dito, may edge ang PR na statusand mag aaral ng briding (since re.quired pra sa license).
goodluck!
ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee!
04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius
"Fate loves the fearless." ~James Russell Lowell
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I have seen UAE at its peek and sadly, its turning the other way around. Nakakalungkot din because I consider this is as my 2nd home. Pero yun nga, life must go on, di na tayo pabata. hehe at least sa Aus, makikita naten yung worth naten and how equal we are with everyone.
08/11/15 - IELTS
16/12/15 - AHPRA registration application
14/01/16 - AHPRA refusal and referral to BP
09-11/16 - Bridging program completion
28/11/16 - AHPRA registration re-application
03/12/16 - AHPRA registered
04/12/16 - Job offered and accepted (457 Sponsorship)
01/04/17 - Medicals for both 457 and future PR application
07/04/17 - ANMAC assessment application
15/04/17 - Filed for resignation from current employer
21/04/17 - Nomination submitted by AU employer
23/05/17 - Nomination granted
31/05/17 - 457 application lodged
16/06/17 - 457 Granted
27/07/17 - EOI Submitted
06/09/17 - ITA received
10/09/17 - PR Skilled Independent 189 Application Lodged
17/10/17 - CO Contact
25/10/17 - Further Information Provided
16/02/18 - Visa Grant Received
Joined: Jun 12, 2016
Bro nabasa ko comments mo regarding living sa Oz. How is it so far? From your experience ok ba na nagmove ka sa aus or mas ok sayo ang pinas?
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Joined: Nov 15, 2014
312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
Posts: 171Member
Joined: Jul 19, 2015
Occupation: External Auditor
April 2015 - IELTS academic
June 23, 2015 - ICAA assessment
July 15, 2015 - Received result from ICAA 'not suitable' due to finance (8/9)
July 15 to Dec 2, 2015 - Gathered additional docs
December 3, 2015 - submitted additional docs to ICAA
December 21, 2015 - Received favorable skills and employment assessment
December 29, 2015 - Lodged EOI for 189 (65 pts) & 190 NSW (65+5 pts)
March 18, 2016 - Received invitation from NSW
May 3, 2016 - Obtained NSW approval and DIBP invitation
May 11, 2016 - Lodged visa application
August 3, 2016 - Visa Grant
January 10, 2017 - Big move to Sydney
Posts: 913Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2014
312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
Posts: 171Member
Joined: Jul 19, 2015
Occupation: External Auditor
April 2015 - IELTS academic
June 23, 2015 - ICAA assessment
July 15, 2015 - Received result from ICAA 'not suitable' due to finance (8/9)
July 15 to Dec 2, 2015 - Gathered additional docs
December 3, 2015 - submitted additional docs to ICAA
December 21, 2015 - Received favorable skills and employment assessment
December 29, 2015 - Lodged EOI for 189 (65 pts) & 190 NSW (65+5 pts)
March 18, 2016 - Received invitation from NSW
May 3, 2016 - Obtained NSW approval and DIBP invitation
May 11, 2016 - Lodged visa application
August 3, 2016 - Visa Grant
January 10, 2017 - Big move to Sydney
Posts: 913Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2014
312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
Posts: 196Member
Joined: Nov 04, 2015
233411: Electronics Engineer
Nov. 22, 2012 - Submitted requirements for IEA
Nov. 5, 2014 - Received IEA assessment
Nov. 11, 2015 - Lodged EOI for subclass 489
Jan. 24, 2015 - Received invitation for SC 489
March 30, 2015 - Lodged EOI for subclass 190 NSW
Feb. 22, 2016 lodged EOI 190 ACT Canberra
April 6, 2016 received approval and invitation for ACT SS
May 6, 2016 Lodged visa 190 (Me, spouse, daughter)
June 15, 2016 Immi sent checklist
June 23, 2016 CO requested for Form 80, 1221, & letter from OB regarding my pregnancy
June 29, 2016 Submitted Form 80, 1221, and letter from my OB
Medical pending till my delivery
Nov 13, 2016 delivered my second child
Dec 15, 2016 Contacted CO to inform about my delivery
Jan 20, 2017 Immi acknowledge and add my baby to our lodgement
Feb 4, 2017 Medical for me, my spouse, and first daughter (still waiting for baby HAP ID)
Feb 23, 2017 Received HAP ID for baby, requesting for Saudi Police Clearance for my husband
Feb 25, 2017 Medical for my baby also finalized. Saudi PCC pending....We sent e-mail to CO that my husband can not take PCC because he does not have copy of his iqama
April 7, 2017 CO asked for character statutory declaration as substitute to Saudi Police Clearance
April 11, 2017 Submitted Statutory Declaration
Sep 4, 2017 Visa granted
Posts: 913Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2014
312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
Posts: 196Member
Joined: Nov 04, 2015
233411: Electronics Engineer
Nov. 22, 2012 - Submitted requirements for IEA
Nov. 5, 2014 - Received IEA assessment
Nov. 11, 2015 - Lodged EOI for subclass 489
Jan. 24, 2015 - Received invitation for SC 489
March 30, 2015 - Lodged EOI for subclass 190 NSW
Feb. 22, 2016 lodged EOI 190 ACT Canberra
April 6, 2016 received approval and invitation for ACT SS
May 6, 2016 Lodged visa 190 (Me, spouse, daughter)
June 15, 2016 Immi sent checklist
June 23, 2016 CO requested for Form 80, 1221, & letter from OB regarding my pregnancy
June 29, 2016 Submitted Form 80, 1221, and letter from my OB
Medical pending till my delivery
Nov 13, 2016 delivered my second child
Dec 15, 2016 Contacted CO to inform about my delivery
Jan 20, 2017 Immi acknowledge and add my baby to our lodgement
Feb 4, 2017 Medical for me, my spouse, and first daughter (still waiting for baby HAP ID)
Feb 23, 2017 Received HAP ID for baby, requesting for Saudi Police Clearance for my husband
Feb 25, 2017 Medical for my baby also finalized. Saudi PCC pending....We sent e-mail to CO that my husband can not take PCC because he does not have copy of his iqama
April 7, 2017 CO asked for character statutory declaration as substitute to Saudi Police Clearance
April 11, 2017 Submitted Statutory Declaration
Sep 4, 2017 Visa granted
Posts: 196Member
Joined: Nov 04, 2015
233411: Electronics Engineer
Nov. 22, 2012 - Submitted requirements for IEA
Nov. 5, 2014 - Received IEA assessment
Nov. 11, 2015 - Lodged EOI for subclass 489
Jan. 24, 2015 - Received invitation for SC 489
March 30, 2015 - Lodged EOI for subclass 190 NSW
Feb. 22, 2016 lodged EOI 190 ACT Canberra
April 6, 2016 received approval and invitation for ACT SS
May 6, 2016 Lodged visa 190 (Me, spouse, daughter)
June 15, 2016 Immi sent checklist
June 23, 2016 CO requested for Form 80, 1221, & letter from OB regarding my pregnancy
June 29, 2016 Submitted Form 80, 1221, and letter from my OB
Medical pending till my delivery
Nov 13, 2016 delivered my second child
Dec 15, 2016 Contacted CO to inform about my delivery
Jan 20, 2017 Immi acknowledge and add my baby to our lodgement
Feb 4, 2017 Medical for me, my spouse, and first daughter (still waiting for baby HAP ID)
Feb 23, 2017 Received HAP ID for baby, requesting for Saudi Police Clearance for my husband
Feb 25, 2017 Medical for my baby also finalized. Saudi PCC pending....We sent e-mail to CO that my husband can not take PCC because he does not have copy of his iqama
April 7, 2017 CO asked for character statutory declaration as substitute to Saudi Police Clearance
April 11, 2017 Submitted Statutory Declaration
Sep 4, 2017 Visa granted
Posts: 913Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2014
312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
Posts: 196Member
Joined: Nov 04, 2015
233411: Electronics Engineer
Nov. 22, 2012 - Submitted requirements for IEA
Nov. 5, 2014 - Received IEA assessment
Nov. 11, 2015 - Lodged EOI for subclass 489
Jan. 24, 2015 - Received invitation for SC 489
March 30, 2015 - Lodged EOI for subclass 190 NSW
Feb. 22, 2016 lodged EOI 190 ACT Canberra
April 6, 2016 received approval and invitation for ACT SS
May 6, 2016 Lodged visa 190 (Me, spouse, daughter)
June 15, 2016 Immi sent checklist
June 23, 2016 CO requested for Form 80, 1221, & letter from OB regarding my pregnancy
June 29, 2016 Submitted Form 80, 1221, and letter from my OB
Medical pending till my delivery
Nov 13, 2016 delivered my second child
Dec 15, 2016 Contacted CO to inform about my delivery
Jan 20, 2017 Immi acknowledge and add my baby to our lodgement
Feb 4, 2017 Medical for me, my spouse, and first daughter (still waiting for baby HAP ID)
Feb 23, 2017 Received HAP ID for baby, requesting for Saudi Police Clearance for my husband
Feb 25, 2017 Medical for my baby also finalized. Saudi PCC pending....We sent e-mail to CO that my husband can not take PCC because he does not have copy of his iqama
April 7, 2017 CO asked for character statutory declaration as substitute to Saudi Police Clearance
April 11, 2017 Submitted Statutory Declaration
Sep 4, 2017 Visa granted
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Joined: Jul 23, 2017
312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson - (English - 0pts | Age - 30pts. | Qualification - 15 | Experience - 10 | NSW -5) = 60pts.
October 01, 2017 - Collection of docs for VETASSESS
October 10, 2017 - Lodge VETASSESS
October 13, 2017 - Positive Result, 5.9 yrs Experience &
Equivalent to AQF Bachelor Degree
November 5, 2017- PTE Result, Competent. Retake soon.
November 6, 2017- Submitted EOI NSW
LAUS DEO SEMPER
Posts: 78Member
Joined: Dec 18, 2016
ANZSCO 233211: Civil Engineer
Age 31 - 30 points
English - 0 points
Bachelor's Degree- 15 points
Work Experience- 15 points
Total- 60 points
March 2017 - EA + RSEA Positive Outcome
March 2017 - Subclass Invitation 189
April 20, 2017 - Lodge Visa Complete docs
Sept. 12, 2017 - Direct Grant
Feb. 2018 - Initial Entry (Melbourne)
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Joined: Jul 01, 2014
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Joined: Jul 01, 2014
@bluerocky, Hello, sorry super late reply. We are residing in the city of Melbourne. Si hubby sa IT software. Childless kami so mas nadalian kaming kumilos and for the first month of our stay, nkitira muna kmi and ng rent ng room sa kapwa Pinoy. When my hubby got his offer sa city, nghanap n kmi ng malilipatan sa city.
In regards to expenses, it really depends sa lifestyle and sa bahay talga. Malaking factor ang house rental kasi mahal din parang Dubai. Food naman walang problema, mura lang. Pero for sure mabibigla ka sa mahal. Average meal sa labas is 10aud so it's like 30Dhs.
Sa baon namin pera, I would suggest approx 7k AUD assuming na 1,500UAD gastos nyo every month. Malaki na yan. Makakagalaw kyo ng maayos. Enough na yan for 6-7months to survive ng wala pang work.
Rent - 250/wk
Food - 80/wk
Mobile - 80/wk
Transpo - 8/day - max (trains)
Hope this helps!
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Age 33-39- 25points
English - 10points
Bachelor's Degree- 15points
Work Experience- 15pts
Total- 65pts
Oct 2015 - IELTS GT Philippines L7.5 W7.0 R7.5 S7.0
October 20, 2016 - EA Assessment - positive bachelors degree
November 23, 2016 - Subclass 189 Invitation
January 19, 2017 - lodge visa
July 13, 2017 - Grant
December 6, 2017 - IED Sydney, one week
February 27, 2018 - Big Move Melbourne
March 13-Apr 10, 2018 - first job factory hand, cassual
May 17, 2018 - 30Jun18 - Asphalt Laboratory
July 2, 2018 - present British Petroleum-CASTROL
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Joined: Jul 01, 2014
God Bless!
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Joined: Oct 10, 2017
di po yan ang sukatan ng 'mahal' or 'mura'.
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
It will come to a point though when the realisation that you are now REALLY LIVING in Australia, that is probably the time the comparison stops.
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!!
Posts: 44Member
Joined: Jul 01, 2014
of the cost of living.
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Joined: Oct 28, 2017
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Posts: 284Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2013
External Auditor
October 2013 - IELTS review started
November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
................... - Waited for baby to come
17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!!
x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
x October 2016 - Made Permanent
Posts: 14Member
Joined: Oct 28, 2017