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ImBMelbourne Posts: 284Member Joined: Nov 10, 2013
@abby_bm, not really sure kung pano exact computation and breakdown as it depends on the family's income. I know friends though who get roughly AUD600 per month per child.
Better check Centrelink's website.
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, thanks again. 10yrs na kami sa dubai. Ang hirap magdecide if worth it or not to move. Me magandang work and no tax dito sa dubai. Nakakaipon and stable kumbaga. Sana makapag adjust kami sa OZ lalo na mga kids. Nasanay na kasi dito at hirap iwanan. Baka iwanan na din ang career and magfull time mom na. Every week nasa legoland, dubai mall or Mirdif city center. Haay hirap magdecide...any tips po and advice na din? Thanks po.
ImBMelbourne Posts: 284Member Joined: Nov 10, 2013
@abby_bm, a lot have been said in this thread already between Dubai and Australia backread ka lang.
As a former Dubai resident, my question is do you see your family living in Dubai long-term?
Should you decide to move here sa OZ ang tip ko lang is don't expect too much at first. Maganda ang Dubai, but it's all about long-term.
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, thanks. Tama pang long term. Although nasanay na kami especially mga kids, kelangan na mag decide habang me chance pa. Medyo mahirap na din kasi unti unti ng nagkaka tax dito. Taas na din tuition fees ng mga kids and rent. Malapit na expo 2020 kaya binabawi sa iba.
@abby_bm hi kabayan, may visa knb? kung wala pa at ngbabalak k plang gawin mo na habang mas maaga, kse hindi natin alam kung hanggang kelan magaccept c OZ ng migrants. Apply na while ur qualified, tsaka mo na isipin yang mga advantages and disadvantages, in the end you will realize na tama ang nagging decision mo pmnta dito kung hindi mo nman nkikita ang sarili mo jan sa Dubai na tumanda at manirahan ng pangmatagalan.
one example, pano kung mawalan ka ng work jan, hindi bat uuwi ka rin sa pinas? dito kapag nawalan ka ng work, may support ang govt for your family to survive. yun lang nman isa sa mga maliliit pero importanteng security for family ang pwede mo pagbasehan...
abby_bmSydney Posts: 14Member Joined: Oct 28, 2017
@LittleFinger, meron na po kaming visa189. Nag entry kami nung 2014 pa. And by 2018 need na mag permanent stay dyan. Else, mag eexpire na. Tama ka walang permanent dito. Biglang nagbabago batas in one day lang. Kaya nagre ready na kami. Me tax na pala dito by 2018. Nung una nag tax lang sa mga tobacco and cola dahil masama daw sa katawan. Ngayon mag ta tax na sa lahat ng food areas. Ask ko lang, me nakagawa na ba sa inyo na pede mag request na mag extend pa ng another year na nasa labas ng oz? Lets say sa 2019 pa kami mag move na permanently instead of 2018? RRV po ba yun?
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
@LittleFinger, meron na po kaming visa189. Nag entry kami nung 2014 pa. And by 2018 need na mag permanent stay dyan. Else, mag eexpire na. Tama ka walang permanent dito. Biglang nagbabago batas in one day lang. Kaya nagre ready na kami. Me tax na pala dito by 2018. Nung una nag tax lang sa mga tobacco and cola dahil masama daw sa katawan. Ngayon mag ta tax na sa lahat ng food areas. Ask ko lang, me nakagawa na ba sa inyo na pede mag request na mag extend pa ng another year na nasa labas ng oz? Lets say sa 2019 pa kami mag move na permanently instead of 2018? RRV po ba yun?
extension by request is not possible and RRV is only possible if you are already residing in the country...
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!!
Any cheap airfare offers from dxb to syd by december? >-
June 13, 2015 - IELTS Exam
June 26, 2015 - IELTS Result (L7 R7 W7.5 S6.5)
Waited to finish on-going project for my 3rd career episode :-)
Sept 15, 2016 - CDR preparation
Oct 08, 2016 - Submitted CDR to EA
Oct 24, 2016 - EA Positive Result (Professional Engineer - ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer)
Nov 05, 2016 - EOI Visa 189 - 60 pts, 190 - 65 pts
Feb 01, 2017 - PTE-A Exam
Feb 02, 2017 - PTE-A Result (L76 R73 S80 W79)
Feb 03, 2017 - EOI updated Visa 189 - 70 pts, 190 - 75 pts
Feb 15, 2017 - ITA for Visa 189 received
Apr 15, 2017 - Visa Lodged
May 09, 2017 - CO allocated GSM Adelaide (no additional documents requested)
May 31, 2017 - Direct Grant!
Dec 17, 2017 - Initial Entry at SYD
Dec 20, 2017 - Back to PH and to DXB
Apr 15, 2018 - Moved to Melbourne ~ job hunting....
May 14, 2018 - First day of work! :-)
cookieblendAbu Dhabi Posts: 10Member Joined: Oct 24, 2017
Hello po guys!
Question lang, coming from UAE (not exactly Dubai...hehe) how would you compare UAE and AUS in terms of working environment, attitude and culture ng mga Employers and co-workers ? Salamat po sa mga sasagot... Godbless!
alexsiosonDubai Posts: 118Member Joined: Jan 02, 2014
Occupation: Chemical Engineer (ANZSCO 233111)
Jan 2014 - Started gathering docs and contacted a MARA Agent
Feb 2014 - Completed CDR and notarized docs in Oz c/o MARA Agent
May 17, 2014 - IELTS #1 GT Result [L-7.5, R-5.5, W-8.0, S-7.0]
July 19, 2014 - IELTS #2 GT Result [L-7.0, R-6.0, W-7.0, S-7.0]
Aug 05, 2014 - Submitted docs to EA for Skills Assessment (c/o MARA Agent)
Aug 07, 2014 - EA deducted fee from credit card... 16 weeks waiting game begins... #patienceisavirtue
Nov. 01, 2014 - IELTS #3 GT Result [L-7.5, R-6.0, W-7.0, S-7.0]
Dec. 06, 2014 - IELTS #4 ACA Result [L-8.0, R-6.0, W-6.5, S-7.0]
Mar. 04, 2015 - Received EA Positive Skills Assessment Result, CHEMICAL ENGINEER - Thank You Lord & Praise God!
Mar. 16, 2016 - PTE #1 ACA Result [L-78, R-60, W-83, S-75]
Apr. 23, 2016 - PTE #2 ACA Result [L-65, R-62, W-62, S-66]
Dec. 03, 2016 - PTE #3 ACA Result [L-63, R-73, W-75, S-58]
Dec. 17, 2016 - PTE #4 ACA Result [L-78, R-84, W-88, S-75]... Finally!!! Thank You Lord & Praise God!
Dec. 19, 2016 - EOI Updated by MARA Agent for 189-65 Pts., 190-70Pts.
Dec. 21, 2016 - Received ITA for 189 Visa - Thank You & Praise God!
Feb. 8, 2017 - Lodged 189 Visa Application.
Feb. 6, 2017 - NBI Appointment, Finger-printing. Got Hit!
Feb. 13, 2017 - NBI released after 7 days.
Feb. 14, 2017 - NBI uploaded by agent.
Feb. 16, 2017 - Medicals Done @ Dubai London Clinic, Jumeirah Branch.
Feb. 16, 2017 - CO Contact - Acknowledgement of a valid application for an additional applicant(s) for Skilled -
Independent (subclass 189) visa has been assessed as valid.
Feb. 21, 2017 - 1st CO Contact - Asking for Evidence of employment - updated employment reference and additional evidence of income for entire claimed period of employment. For De-Facto Partner, Evidence of your relationship with your de facto partner and Evidence that your relationship has ended with your former spouse or de facto partner.
Mar. 1, 2017 - Submitted required documents by CO.
Mar. 21, 2017 - Submitted same address billing statement, joint property investment (condo unit) and most recent photo compilation as defacto evidence.
Mar. 28, 2017 - Submitted partner's ex-spouse stat dec as further evidence for end of relationship.
March 30, 2017 - 2nd CO Contact - Asking for CTC Birth Certificates of Partner's two kids and to be sent for medical assessments.
May 25, 2017 - 3nd CO Contact - Medical referrals of my defacto's two kids provided by DIBP.
May 27, 2017 - Done with the kids' medicals. Immediately the 2 yr. old boy was cleared.
May 30, 2017 - The 5 yr. old girl was cleared.
May 30, 2017 - Agent informed DIBP that their request has been actioned.
Sept. 4, 2017 - Grant with IED Dec. 21, 2017 - Thank you Lord & Praise God!
Nov. 2-10, 2017 - IED Fulfilled then Back to UAE again! (Ipon-Ipon Muna before BM! To Your Glory, Lord! In Jesus Name, Amen!)
March, 2019 - BM Plan! God be with Us... To His Glory, Always & Forever... Amen.
Winnie2016Dubai Posts: 52Member Joined: Aug 27, 2016
hello..tanong ko lng panu coconvert ang uae drivers license to aus? thank you in advance...
ImBMelbourne Posts: 284Member Joined: Nov 10, 2013
You can't convert it. You need to pass driving exams (Theory, Hazard and Practical).
Magagamit mo yung UAE license for 6 mths, after that you need to have AU driving license.
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
Winnie2016Dubai Posts: 52Member Joined: Aug 27, 2016
Thanks for the information..
Winnie2016Dubai Posts: 52Member Joined: Aug 27, 2016
pwede po ba mag rent a car sa AU gamit UAE license for the first 6 months?
June 13, 2015 - IELTS Exam
June 26, 2015 - IELTS Result (L7 R7 W7.5 S6.5)
Waited to finish on-going project for my 3rd career episode :-)
Sept 15, 2016 - CDR preparation
Oct 08, 2016 - Submitted CDR to EA
Oct 24, 2016 - EA Positive Result (Professional Engineer - ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer)
Nov 05, 2016 - EOI Visa 189 - 60 pts, 190 - 65 pts
Feb 01, 2017 - PTE-A Exam
Feb 02, 2017 - PTE-A Result (L76 R73 S80 W79)
Feb 03, 2017 - EOI updated Visa 189 - 70 pts, 190 - 75 pts
Feb 15, 2017 - ITA for Visa 189 received
Apr 15, 2017 - Visa Lodged
May 09, 2017 - CO allocated GSM Adelaide (no additional documents requested)
May 31, 2017 - Direct Grant!
Dec 17, 2017 - Initial Entry at SYD
Dec 20, 2017 - Back to PH and to DXB
Apr 15, 2018 - Moved to Melbourne ~ job hunting....
May 14, 2018 - First day of work! :-)
ImBMelbourne Posts: 284Member Joined: Nov 10, 2013
I wouldn't do it though. For the 6 months cost of rent, makakabili ka na ng decent second hand car.
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
Diana__JaneDubai Posts: 188Member Joined: Aug 09, 2016
@ImB san po mas tingin nyo okay in terms of of cost of living sa Melbourne or sa Sydney?
ANZSCO 221111 - Accountant (General) 189:70 - 190(NSW):75
1st take PTE-A: Failed - sad
2nd take PTE-A: Passed - yay!
28.10.2016 - Submitted skills and employment assessment to CPA Australia.
18.11.2016 - Answered prayers, positive assessments from CPA Australia.
21.11.2016 - Submitted EOI 189-70 : 190 (Any)-75
01.12.2016 - Received State Nomination from WA - but requires employment so we'll let this lapse.
08.12.2016 - Changed preferred state to "NSW"
28.10.217 - PTE 73/85/86/75 -LRSW - sayang!
09.12.217 - PTE 69/90/86/80 -LRSW - sayang again!
Reviewing for PTE again bawal suko/Waiting for ITA
“Whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” Matthew 21:22”
ImBMelbourne Posts: 284Member Joined: Nov 10, 2013
@Diana__Jane, di pa ko nagagawi sa Sydney eh so no idea about groceries, eat-out, etc tbut I assume it will be similar to Melbourne or diff may be negligible.
Big difference though e sa cost of rent and properties. I know people, who went to Sydney but had to moved to Melbourne, while some thinking of moving to other states, coz of the unaffordable house prices in Sydney. Personally, this is one of the deciding factor why we did not chose Sydney.
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
@cookieblend Everything is different. I was born and raised in the UAE. Dun na ko nagaral, nagtapos, nakapangasawa and nagtrabaho din for 8 years. We've stayed there for over 30 years. It's actually both sad and satisfying to leave the country. Kahit na 8 years ako dun sa previous work ko sa AUH, I worry about job security a lot. Sa UAE pati, wala ka mapapala when it comes to long term. Money is good oo, pero not for everyone especially ngayon na naghihigpitan sila. At least dito, you secure your family by working. Kahit mawalan ka ng work, may susupport na govt sayo. Of course, kahit san naman tayo mga pinoy pumunta, makakaadapt tayo. Yung work sa una lang mahirap, pero once nakuha mo na yung gist, sisiw nalang saten ika nga. hehe
Lifestyle din is different, kung jan sa UAE lahat man-made, dito naman natural lang sya. hehe. They also value family life and time. UAE malls 24 hours - dito till 5 lang. Parang spoon fed tayo jan sa UAE, pero once hindi kana kailangan, wala uwi na Pinas.
Anyway, there are so many factors one can talk about and compare with what the differences are. I guess the bottom line lang is what are you really looking at in the future. Iba iba ang gusto ng mga tao, some would like to migrate permanently, some would just like to work and go back home, some would like to raise their children sa Pinas, some don't.
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
@wanderer you can use your UAE drivers license kung naka 457 ka for the whole duration of the visa. Pero once nag pr na, kailngan mo na din kumuha by taking the exams, both theoretical and practical. Depending on the state din.
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
zaccUnited Arab Emirates Posts: 54Member Joined: Jan 04, 2018
@abby_bm hi. Ask ko lang kung sa UAE kayo nagsstay ngayon at paano ginawa niyo nung nag entry kayo nung 2014 until today? Bumabalik balik b kayo sa AU? Tulad dito sa UAE need magpabalik balik after 6months. Thanks sa reply.
Hello everyone! My fiance and I are also in the process of applying sa Au. Im an accountant, tapos sya, walang specialization (we're both in Dubai). Like, graduate ng B.S. ComSci pero sa real estate as back office nagwowork. He's worried na baka wala syang mahanap daw sa Au, especially since okay na sweldo nya dito. Baka daw may mahanap man sya, mababa naman ang sweldo (minus tax and superannuation pa). Ano po bang masasabi nyo para maconvince ko sya or magkaron sya ng peace of mind about sa paglipat namin? May chance kaya sya sa dyan sa Au? Kasi pati ako honestly napapaisip na din.. Thanks in advance!
cind3r3llaPerth, WA Posts: 153Member Joined: Sep 10, 2012
edited May 2018
@abby_bm Hi abby.... answer ko yung question mo huh. we got our aust PR ng 2009, we moved to Aust 6 months before mag-5th year. If you check your visa, visa is actually "indefinite", ang nag-e-expire ay yung travel permission mo. So, in our case, dahil late na kami nag settle ng Aust, after nung 5th year after visa grant, we had to get RRV (resident return visa) bago kami lumabas ng Aust for vacation.
You can stay in Aust even with expired PR visa, pero wag ka lang lalabas ng wala kang bitbit na RRV. Dahil kapag lumabas ka ng walang RRV, hindi ka na makakapasok pabalik ng Aust. hehe.
But no, I don't think pwede ka mag request ng extension. Fair naman di ba? They have given you almost 5 years to think about it. It will be worth it, dear.
Btw, may advantages and disadvantages ang pinapatagal ang pag-settle.
cind3r3llaPerth, WA Posts: 153Member Joined: Sep 10, 2012
@cookieblend You are paid here by the hour... so in general, susulitin nila ang pinapa-sweldo sayo. Though yung una kong work, nakakapag-kwentuhan kami the whole day... which i hate by the way. So, I opted to change job where i'm on my toes every minute.
So, depende kung anong working attitude mo rin.
Same lang naman in terms of employers, i think. As long as you can contribute, you're IN.
cind3r3llaPerth, WA Posts: 153Member Joined: Sep 10, 2012
@zacc Hi zacc, basta nakapag-initial entry ka na, hindi naman requirement na magpabalik-balik ka ng aust before you settle. Basta lang mag settle ka, before yung deadline nila na "must not arrive after [date]" date.
Pero syempre, kung trip mo namang isa-isahin ang mga states para ma feel kung saan mo gusto mag settle or gusto mong mag-apply ng personal, oks rin naman.
batmanDarwin Australia Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator Joined: Oct 04, 2011
Hello everyone! My fiance and I are also in the process of applying sa Au. Im an accountant, tapos sya, walang specialization (we're both in Dubai). Like, graduate ng B.S. ComSci pero sa real estate as back office nagwowork. He's worried na baka wala syang mahanap daw sa Au, especially since okay na sweldo nya dito. Baka daw may mahanap man sya, mababa naman ang sweldo (minus tax and superannuation pa). Ano po bang masasabi nyo para maconvince ko sya or magkaron sya ng peace of mind about sa paglipat namin? May chance kaya sya sa dyan sa Au? Kasi pati ako honestly napapaisip na din.. Thanks in advance!
kidding aside alam ko naka usap kita sa ibang thread. na convince mo na ba? sabihin mo hindi pang habang buhay sa AUH kong dyan man kayo. Hindi nman kau bibigyan ng citizenship dyan (afaik), isipin nyo na lng magiging future ng kids nyo.
221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
batmanDarwin Australia Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator Joined: Oct 04, 2011
@cind3r3lla what are the + at - pag pinapatagal ang pag move permanently sa AU?
221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
@batman mga long lost relatives ata ser. Haha! Oo nga, hanggang ngayon wineweigh in pa rin namin. Mas banked kami sa pag-Au para pwedeng pumasok sa PBB teen edition mga anak namin balang araw. ) oo nga ser nakausap na kita sa ibang thread, ikaw lagi nakakasagot ng mga tanong ko, di kaya ikaw ang head ng home affairs? Joke haha! Pero salamat ser. :-bd
@cind3r3lla what are the + at - pag pinapatagal ang pag move permanently sa AU?
Delaying the date of the big move
Pros: 1. Makakaipon ka pa ng pambaon. 2. Sa mga mommies, advantage sya kasi mas malaki na ang babies. Less alagain na.
Cons: 1. Depende sa industry mo, baka saturated na ang market mo pagdating mo dito. Pero syempre, swertihan pa rin naman at dasal. 2. If you decide to go out of Australia after your deadline to settle, mag-a-apply ka ng RRV. Expensive sya lalo na't marami kayo. Kung kaya mo naman mag-stay ng 4 years ng dire-diretso, walang problema. Eh paano kung may emergency sa Pinas before ka makapag-apply as citizen? Eh di no choice ka but to get RRV ... In applying for RRV, kapag less than 2years ka palang dito sa Aust, 1 year validity lang ang ibibigay sa iyong RRV. Meaning, should you decide to go out again bago ka mag-2 years dito, apply at bayad ulet ng RRV. Kapag naka-2 years ka naman na, 5 years validity na ang ibibigay sayo. Pero para ano pa, kung mag-a-apply ka naman ng citizenship di ba? Ma-doble lang ang gastos. This happened to us, kaya I know how expensive it can be. 3. Delayed din ang apply mo ng citizenship syempre kasi hintayin mong maka-4 yrs ka pa. Yung mga kasabayan mong visa grantees, citizens na, ikaw hindi pa. Though hindi naman sya contest noh. Kaya lang, nakakainip maghintay kapag may comparison. hehe. 4. Mas mahal na ang rent/living expenses, kaya mas madali maubos ang baon. hehe.
@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!
@jkk32w ask ko lang sana, anu yung ibig sabihin mo dun sa "agencies"? Para ba silang recruitment agency? I'm planning kc may BM this year, at kinakabahan ako if may mahahanap kaya akong work especially in Brisbane kaya iniisip ko if may recuitment agencies ba dyn na cla mag hahanap sau ng work then mag bayad na lng sa knila pra sure na mag kaka-trabaho. Salamat.
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Better check Centrelink's website.
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
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As a former Dubai resident, my question is do you see your family living in Dubai long-term?
Should you decide to move here sa OZ ang tip ko lang is don't expect too much at first. Maganda ang Dubai, but it's all about long-term.
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
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one example, pano kung mawalan ka ng work jan, hindi bat uuwi ka rin sa pinas? dito kapag nawalan ka ng work, may support ang govt for your family to survive. yun lang nman isa sa mga maliliit pero importanteng security for family ang pwede mo pagbasehan...
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Primary Applicant: Wife
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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: 257Member
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June 13, 2015 - IELTS Exam
June 26, 2015 - IELTS Result (L7 R7 W7.5 S6.5)
Waited to finish on-going project for my 3rd career episode :-)
Sept 15, 2016 - CDR preparation
Oct 08, 2016 - Submitted CDR to EA
Oct 24, 2016 - EA Positive Result (Professional Engineer - ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer)
Nov 05, 2016 - EOI Visa 189 - 60 pts, 190 - 65 pts
Feb 01, 2017 - PTE-A Exam
Feb 02, 2017 - PTE-A Result (L76 R73 S80 W79)
Feb 03, 2017 - EOI updated Visa 189 - 70 pts, 190 - 75 pts
Feb 15, 2017 - ITA for Visa 189 received
Apr 15, 2017 - Visa Lodged
May 09, 2017 - CO allocated GSM Adelaide (no additional documents requested)
May 31, 2017 - Direct Grant!
Dec 17, 2017 - Initial Entry at SYD
Dec 20, 2017 - Back to PH and to DXB
Apr 15, 2018 - Moved to Melbourne ~ job hunting....
May 14, 2018 - First day of work! :-)
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Question lang, coming from UAE (not exactly Dubai...hehe) how would you compare UAE and AUS in terms of working environment, attitude and culture ng mga Employers and co-workers ? Salamat po sa mga sasagot... Godbless!
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Occupation: Chemical Engineer (ANZSCO 233111)
Jan 2014 - Started gathering docs and contacted a MARA Agent
Feb 2014 - Completed CDR and notarized docs in Oz c/o MARA Agent
May 17, 2014 - IELTS #1 GT Result [L-7.5, R-5.5, W-8.0, S-7.0]
July 19, 2014 - IELTS #2 GT Result [L-7.0, R-6.0, W-7.0, S-7.0]
Aug 05, 2014 - Submitted docs to EA for Skills Assessment (c/o MARA Agent)
Aug 07, 2014 - EA deducted fee from credit card... 16 weeks waiting game begins... #patienceisavirtue
Nov. 01, 2014 - IELTS #3 GT Result [L-7.5, R-6.0, W-7.0, S-7.0]
Dec. 06, 2014 - IELTS #4 ACA Result [L-8.0, R-6.0, W-6.5, S-7.0]
Mar. 04, 2015 - Received EA Positive Skills Assessment Result, CHEMICAL ENGINEER - Thank You Lord & Praise God!
Mar. 16, 2016 - PTE #1 ACA Result [L-78, R-60, W-83, S-75]
Apr. 23, 2016 - PTE #2 ACA Result [L-65, R-62, W-62, S-66]
Dec. 03, 2016 - PTE #3 ACA Result [L-63, R-73, W-75, S-58]
Dec. 17, 2016 - PTE #4 ACA Result [L-78, R-84, W-88, S-75]... Finally!!! Thank You Lord & Praise God!
Dec. 19, 2016 - EOI Updated by MARA Agent for 189-65 Pts., 190-70Pts.
Dec. 21, 2016 - Received ITA for 189 Visa - Thank You & Praise God!
Feb. 8, 2017 - Lodged 189 Visa Application.
Feb. 6, 2017 - NBI Appointment, Finger-printing. Got Hit!
Feb. 13, 2017 - NBI released after 7 days.
Feb. 14, 2017 - NBI uploaded by agent.
Feb. 16, 2017 - Medicals Done @ Dubai London Clinic, Jumeirah Branch.
Feb. 16, 2017 - CO Contact - Acknowledgement of a valid application for an additional applicant(s) for Skilled -
Independent (subclass 189) visa has been assessed as valid.
Feb. 21, 2017 - 1st CO Contact - Asking for Evidence of employment - updated employment reference and additional evidence of income for entire claimed period of employment. For De-Facto Partner, Evidence of your relationship with your de facto partner and Evidence that your relationship has ended with your former spouse or de facto partner.
Mar. 1, 2017 - Submitted required documents by CO.
Mar. 21, 2017 - Submitted same address billing statement, joint property investment (condo unit) and most recent photo compilation as defacto evidence.
Mar. 28, 2017 - Submitted partner's ex-spouse stat dec as further evidence for end of relationship.
March 30, 2017 - 2nd CO Contact - Asking for CTC Birth Certificates of Partner's two kids and to be sent for medical assessments.
May 25, 2017 - 3nd CO Contact - Medical referrals of my defacto's two kids provided by DIBP.
May 27, 2017 - Done with the kids' medicals. Immediately the 2 yr. old boy was cleared.
May 30, 2017 - The 5 yr. old girl was cleared.
May 30, 2017 - Agent informed DIBP that their request has been actioned.
Sept. 4, 2017 - Grant with IED Dec. 21, 2017 - Thank you Lord & Praise God!
Nov. 2-10, 2017 - IED Fulfilled then Back to UAE again! (Ipon-Ipon Muna before BM! To Your Glory, Lord! In Jesus Name, Amen!)
March, 2019 - BM Plan! God be with Us... To His Glory, Always & Forever... Amen.
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Magagamit mo yung UAE license for 6 mths, after that you need to have AU driving license.
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
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June 13, 2015 - IELTS Exam
June 26, 2015 - IELTS Result (L7 R7 W7.5 S6.5)
Waited to finish on-going project for my 3rd career episode :-)
Sept 15, 2016 - CDR preparation
Oct 08, 2016 - Submitted CDR to EA
Oct 24, 2016 - EA Positive Result (Professional Engineer - ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer)
Nov 05, 2016 - EOI Visa 189 - 60 pts, 190 - 65 pts
Feb 01, 2017 - PTE-A Exam
Feb 02, 2017 - PTE-A Result (L76 R73 S80 W79)
Feb 03, 2017 - EOI updated Visa 189 - 70 pts, 190 - 75 pts
Feb 15, 2017 - ITA for Visa 189 received
Apr 15, 2017 - Visa Lodged
May 09, 2017 - CO allocated GSM Adelaide (no additional documents requested)
May 31, 2017 - Direct Grant!
Dec 17, 2017 - Initial Entry at SYD
Dec 20, 2017 - Back to PH and to DXB
Apr 15, 2018 - Moved to Melbourne ~ job hunting....
May 14, 2018 - First day of work! :-)
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Pwede naman.
I wouldn't do it though. For the 6 months cost of rent, makakabili ka na ng decent second hand car.
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
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ANZSCO 221111 - Accountant (General) 189:70 - 190(NSW):75
1st take PTE-A: Failed - sad
2nd take PTE-A: Passed - yay!
28.10.2016 - Submitted skills and employment assessment to CPA Australia.
18.11.2016 - Answered prayers, positive assessments from CPA Australia.
21.11.2016 - Submitted EOI 189-70 : 190 (Any)-75
01.12.2016 - Received State Nomination from WA - but requires employment so we'll let this lapse.
08.12.2016 - Changed preferred state to "NSW"
28.10.217 - PTE 73/85/86/75 -LRSW - sayang!
09.12.217 - PTE 69/90/86/80 -LRSW - sayang again!
Reviewing for PTE again bawal suko/Waiting for ITA
“Whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” Matthew 21:22”
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Big difference though e sa cost of rent and properties. I know people, who went to Sydney but had to moved to Melbourne, while some thinking of moving to other states, coz of the unaffordable house prices in Sydney. Personally, this is one of the deciding factor why we did not chose Sydney.
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
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Lifestyle din is different, kung jan sa UAE lahat man-made, dito naman natural lang sya. hehe. They also value family life and time. UAE malls 24 hours - dito till 5 lang. Parang spoon fed tayo jan sa UAE, pero once hindi kana kailangan, wala uwi na Pinas.
Anyway, there are so many factors one can talk about and compare with what the differences are. I guess the bottom line lang is what are you really looking at in the future. Iba iba ang gusto ng mga tao, some would like to migrate permanently, some would just like to work and go back home, some would like to raise their children sa Pinas, some don't.
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
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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
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https://myimmitracker.com/en/au/trackers/consolidated-visa-tracker-sc189/cases/case-59099
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we got our aust PR ng 2009, we moved to Aust 6 months before mag-5th year.
If you check your visa, visa is actually "indefinite", ang nag-e-expire ay yung travel permission mo. So, in our case, dahil late na kami nag settle ng Aust, after nung 5th year after visa grant, we had to get RRV (resident return visa) bago kami lumabas ng Aust for vacation.
You can stay in Aust even with expired PR visa, pero wag ka lang lalabas ng wala kang bitbit na RRV. Dahil kapag lumabas ka ng walang RRV, hindi ka na makakapasok pabalik ng Aust. hehe.
But no, I don't think pwede ka mag request ng extension. Fair naman di ba? They have given you almost 5 years to think about it. It will be worth it, dear.
Btw, may advantages and disadvantages ang pinapatagal ang pag-settle.
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You are paid here by the hour... so in general, susulitin nila ang pinapa-sweldo sayo.
Though yung una kong work, nakakapag-kwentuhan kami the whole day... which i hate by the way. So, I opted to change job where i'm on my toes every minute.
So, depende kung anong working attitude mo rin.
Same lang naman in terms of employers, i think. As long as you can contribute, you're IN.
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Pero syempre, kung trip mo namang isa-isahin ang mga states para ma feel kung saan mo gusto mag settle or gusto mong mag-apply ng personal, oks rin naman.
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kidding aside alam ko naka usap kita sa ibang thread. na convince mo na ba? sabihin mo hindi pang habang buhay sa AUH kong dyan man kayo. Hindi nman kau bibigyan ng citizenship dyan (afaik), isipin nyo na lng magiging future ng kids nyo.
221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
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221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
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https://myimmitracker.com/en/au/trackers/consolidated-visa-tracker-sc189/cases/case-59099
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Joined: Sep 10, 2012
Pros:
1. Makakaipon ka pa ng pambaon.
2. Sa mga mommies, advantage sya kasi mas malaki na ang babies. Less alagain na.
Cons:
1. Depende sa industry mo, baka saturated na ang market mo pagdating mo dito. Pero syempre, swertihan pa rin naman at dasal.
2. If you decide to go out of Australia after your deadline to settle, mag-a-apply ka ng RRV. Expensive sya lalo na't marami kayo. Kung kaya mo naman mag-stay ng 4 years ng dire-diretso, walang problema. Eh paano kung may emergency sa Pinas before ka makapag-apply as citizen? Eh di no choice ka but to get RRV ... In applying for RRV, kapag less than 2years ka palang dito sa Aust, 1 year validity lang ang ibibigay sa iyong RRV. Meaning, should you decide to go out again bago ka mag-2 years dito, apply at bayad ulet ng RRV. Kapag naka-2 years ka naman na, 5 years validity na ang ibibigay sayo. Pero para ano pa, kung mag-a-apply ka naman ng citizenship di ba? Ma-doble lang ang gastos. This happened to us, kaya I know how expensive it can be.
3. Delayed din ang apply mo ng citizenship syempre kasi hintayin mong maka-4 yrs ka pa. Yung mga kasabayan mong visa grantees, citizens na, ikaw hindi pa. Though hindi naman sya contest noh. Kaya lang, nakakainip maghintay kapag may comparison. hehe.
4. Mas mahal na ang rent/living expenses, kaya mas madali maubos ang baon. hehe.
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