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Learning first to drive in Western Australia? Here are some tips...

jedh_gjedh_g Perth WAPosts: 1,413Member, Moderator
First to drive a car when you arrive in Australia? You're not alone.

To begin with, I had attached a file for you to read in starting out as a new Aussie driver from the Philippines. Hit some queries and I shall be willing to answer. Cheers mate!

Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer


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

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

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

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

Comments

  • vhenzchicovhenzchico Posts: 238Member
    Joined: Oct 21, 2012
    edited February 2017
    @jedh_g Salamat sir! Very useful 'to since we'll be moving to Perth this March. Hubby and I want to acquire DL as soon as possible. :)

    342314 (Electronic Instrument Trades Worker - General)
    Primary Applicant

    09/05/15- Began gathering docs/requirements for TRA Assessment
    12/23/15- Lodge documents for TRA Assessment
    01/07/16- Received acknowledgement email from TRA
    04/01/16- Received outcome letter from TRA. Successful! (Thanks God!)
    04/13/16- PTE Academic exam schedule (L-75/ R-76 / S-52/ W-84) :(
    04/14/16- EOI lodged for Visa Subclass 190/ SS for NSW
    04/30/16- IELTS exam schedule (L-8.5/ R-7.5/ S-6.5/ W-6.5) :(
    10/13/16- Received invitation to apply from NSW
    10/18/16- Lodge application for NSW nomination
    11/09/16- NSW Nomination/ SS Invitation received (Thank u God!)
    11/25/16- Medicals for the family
    12/01/16- Me and hubby's medical got cleared
    12/13/16- My son's medical got cleared
    12/20/16- 190 Visa Application lodged. (all available documents frontloaded)
    01/11/17- Direct Grant! Finish Line!!! Salamat Papa God!
    03/08/17- Big Move! :)

  • jedh_gjedh_g Perth WA
    Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 11, 2015
    See you here in Perth soon mate. You are most welcome.

    Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer


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

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

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

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

  • twenty_wantwenty_wan PH
    Posts: 56Member
    Joined: Jan 17, 2017
    Hi Guys, we also plan mo moving to Perth this coming Mid March and the plan is to get a DL as soon as possible
  • jedh_gjedh_g Perth WA
    Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 11, 2015
    @twenty_wan depends on what country of origin your last driving license was acquired. Please check this out. As not all countries (like the Philippines) has a direct conversion of driving license if you're not in the listed country. In the case of Singapore for example, they could convert their driver license directly and need not undergo further theory and practical test.

    Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer


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

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

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

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

  • twenty_wantwenty_wan PH
    Posts: 56Member
    Joined: Jan 17, 2017
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