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BM Questions - Finance, Rental and ID

cheesyfionacheesyfiona MelbournePosts: 93Member
Hi mga ka-pinoyau, I'm researching on how to go about the big move, and I'm at a loss most especially on how to establish my finances / credit standing.

- Can I apply for a credit card agad if I have good credit standing here in the Philippines?
- How do I go about renting as a migrant? Pano pag walang cheke for PDC (do they even do that there?) at hindi naman nila ko maba-background check dahil migrant?
- Does anybody keep a PH credit card until such time na maging eligible to apply in AU?
- What IDs can we apply for as a migrant except for license?

Thanks a lot for any input. If it helps, planning to move to a Melbourne suburb.

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HUSBAND's TIMELINE (Main Applicant)

21 May 2016 - IELTS General exam (S8-R9-W7.5-L7.5)
03 Apr 2017 - Lodged EA with Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment
26 Jun 2017 - EA Assessment Results (5+ years exp, Bachelor's degree recognized)
04 Jul 2017 - Lodged EOI (189 - 60 points)
08 Aug 2017 - Took PTE-A (S90 R90 W90 L90) Link to PTE tips below!
09 Aug 2017 - Updated EOI (189 - 70 points)
15 Aug 2017 - Got married! Updated EOI from Engaged to Married
23 Aug 2017 - ITA received
19 Sep 2017 - Requested for PSA Endorsement letter from city hall to expedite PSA copy of MC
20 Sep 2017 - Submitted endorsement letter to PSA Pureza
28 Sep 2017 - NBI Clearance - No hit (Me too)
03 Oct 2017 - Medicals at Nationwide Makati (Me too!)
06 Oct 2017 - PSA Marriage Cert Released
14 Oct 2017 - Visa lodged
07 Dec 2017 - Assessment Commence mail | GSM Adelaide (Karen)
11 Apr 2018 - Visa GRANTED
15 May 2018 - Attended PDOS in CFO Manila
Jun 2018 - Initial Entry
Jun 2022 - Citizenship application (saktong four years, excited eh)
Jan 2023 - Citizenship Test
April 2023 - Citizenship Ceremony

MY TIMELINE (Dependent)

05 Jul 2017 - Requested for CEMI and Certificate of Completion from university registrar (online)
20 Jul 2017 - University docs delivered
28 Aug 2017 - Requested LCR copy of MC (marriage certificate) from Makati City Hall
04 Sep 2017 - Got LCR copy of MC, authenticated by PSA (blue paper)
05 Sep 2017 - Passport renewal to married name; no appointment, Courtesy Lane entry with Endorsement Letter
09 Sep 2017 - Requested TOR and Diploma copy from university
16 Sep 2017 - Passport delivered to residence (Express)
27 Sep 2017 - Received diploma and TOR copies


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  • agentKamsagentKams Toowoomba
    Posts: 861Member
    Joined: Apr 25, 2014
    edited April 2018
    @cheesyfiona Base on experience:

    - How do I go about renting as a migrant? Pano pag walang cheke for PDC (do they even do that there?) at hindi naman nila ko maba-background check dahil migrant?
    - weekly rent is paid either by Direct Debit or EFT. hindi uso ang PDC cheque dito. they have ways to credit check you even if your a migrant. i don't know if its true, but yes they have ways.
    - Does anybody keep a PH credit card until such time na maging eligible to apply in AU?
    - i still keep my BPI cc no problem naman.
    - What IDs can we apply for as a migrant except for license?
    - proof of age i think. in particular, what purpose for the other ID's when you have AUS license here, Aus debit card and passport they can pass for the 100 points of identification na.

    Timeline: Student Visa Subclass 573 (Masters)
    06 July 2015: Visa Grant
    April 2018: Uni Graduation

    Timeline: Permanent Visa (189) Accountant 221111
    18 April 2018: ITA received - Visa 189
    04 May 2018 : Lodged Visa Application - Visa 189
    29 Aug 2018 - First CO Contact - PCC Qatar (partner)
    9 Jan 2019 - 2nd CO Contact - penal waiver
    18 Jan 2019 - Updated immiaccount with penal waiver
    29 Jan 2019 - Forwarded PCC to gsm.allocated email
    8 Feb 2019 - Visa Grant - Finally!!

    Timeline: Citizenship
    July 2020: Application lodgment
    May 2021: Citizenship Exam
    Feb 2022: Oi! Oi! Oi! Aussie na din sa wakas!

  • cheesyfionacheesyfiona Melbourne
    Posts: 93Member
    Joined: Aug 29, 2016
    @agentKams Sorry I didn’t see this right away. Thank you for your inputs. I might apply for proof of age ID kasi baka matagalan pa mag apply ng license. Thanks again

    263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer

    HUSBAND's TIMELINE (Main Applicant)

    21 May 2016 - IELTS General exam (S8-R9-W7.5-L7.5)
    03 Apr 2017 - Lodged EA with Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment
    26 Jun 2017 - EA Assessment Results (5+ years exp, Bachelor's degree recognized)
    04 Jul 2017 - Lodged EOI (189 - 60 points)
    08 Aug 2017 - Took PTE-A (S90 R90 W90 L90) Link to PTE tips below!
    09 Aug 2017 - Updated EOI (189 - 70 points)
    15 Aug 2017 - Got married! Updated EOI from Engaged to Married
    23 Aug 2017 - ITA received
    19 Sep 2017 - Requested for PSA Endorsement letter from city hall to expedite PSA copy of MC
    20 Sep 2017 - Submitted endorsement letter to PSA Pureza
    28 Sep 2017 - NBI Clearance - No hit (Me too)
    03 Oct 2017 - Medicals at Nationwide Makati (Me too!)
    06 Oct 2017 - PSA Marriage Cert Released
    14 Oct 2017 - Visa lodged
    07 Dec 2017 - Assessment Commence mail | GSM Adelaide (Karen)
    11 Apr 2018 - Visa GRANTED
    15 May 2018 - Attended PDOS in CFO Manila
    Jun 2018 - Initial Entry
    Jun 2022 - Citizenship application (saktong four years, excited eh)
    Jan 2023 - Citizenship Test
    April 2023 - Citizenship Ceremony

    MY TIMELINE (Dependent)

    05 Jul 2017 - Requested for CEMI and Certificate of Completion from university registrar (online)
    20 Jul 2017 - University docs delivered
    28 Aug 2017 - Requested LCR copy of MC (marriage certificate) from Makati City Hall
    04 Sep 2017 - Got LCR copy of MC, authenticated by PSA (blue paper)
    05 Sep 2017 - Passport renewal to married name; no appointment, Courtesy Lane entry with Endorsement Letter
    09 Sep 2017 - Requested TOR and Diploma copy from university
    16 Sep 2017 - Passport delivered to residence (Express)
    27 Sep 2017 - Received diploma and TOR copies


    PTE Describe Image Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/253962/#Comment_253962

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