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  • st_ben83st_ben83 Manila
    Posts: 47Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2017
    @jennyfv thanks. Kumuha din ako ng quote from Shuttlemate. I will compare.

    @ceinau15 IE kami mag asawa for 2 weeks sa Sydney this Nov then kami buong family Jan din. God bless to all.
  • agdagd Singapore
    Posts: 773Member
    Joined: Jun 12, 2017
    @JLF Nice! November 11-17 kami Sydney. Stay kami sa North Manly. Lapit sa friend namin na andun. Kayo saan?

    261312 Developer Programmer - (English - 20pts | Age - 30pts. | Qualification - 10 | Experience - 0 ) = 60pts.

    Subclass 189 - 60pts.
    Subclass 190 - (60 + 5 spouse points + 5 SN) = 70pts.

    08/04/2016 - Took IELTS - L/R/W/S - 6.5/7/6.5/7 - Competent
    05/17/2017 - PTE Mock A - L/R/W/S - 74/62/66/76
    05/19/2017 - PTE Mock B - L/R/W/S - 76/70/72/89
    05/30/2017 - PTE Take 1 - L/R/W/S - 79/75/78/78 - Proficient
    06/06/2017 - PTE Take 2 - L/R/W/S - 82/87/90/88- Superior - Thank you, Lord! :)

    PTE Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p465#Comment_245887

    06/14/2017 - Collection of docs for ACS Assessment
    06/21/2017 - Submitted ACS Assessment
    08/14/2017 - ACS Result Positive. Equivalent to AQF Associate Degree. 5 years experience deducted.
    08/15/2017 - Gathering docs for spouse points (VETASSESS)
    08/22/2017 - Lodged spouse's VETASSESS
    10/05/2017 - VETASSESS results positive - aquired 5pts. for 190
    10/07/2017 - Submitted EOI - 189, 190-NSW, 190-VIC
    10/20/2017 - ITA NSW Received!
    10/22/2017 - Submitted NSW Application
    11/28/2017 - NSW SS Approved! Received ITA for visa 190

    ---------------Gathering docs for visa lodge---------------

    -------------------- Christmas Break --------------------

    01-19-2018 - Visa lodge, SG eAppeal
    01-23-2018 - SG eAppeal Approved
    01-25-2018 - Wife's SG eAppeal Approved
    02-03-2018 - Medical - wife and me
    02-05-2018 - Medical - kids
    02-08-2018 - Medical - Daughter - IGRA
    02-14-2018 - Form 815 Health Undertaking for daughter
    04-27-2018 - 1st CO Contact: Parental Consent/Form 1229
    05-22-2018 - 2nd CO Contact: Wife's Statutory Declaration
    08-21-2018 - 3rd CO Contact: Repeat Medical - Daughter
    09-21-2018 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!

    11-11-2018 - IE (Medicare, Centrelink, NSW DL)
    April 2019 - Target BM with wife
    January 2020 - Target BM - 3 kids

  • JLFJLF Sg
    Posts: 86Member
    Joined: Apr 12, 2018
    @agd ryde naman kami temporary accomodation. Wala kami gano kakilala sa Sydney. Yung sis ko nasa SA saka friends namin Melbourne. Godbless sa IE at BM
  • agdagd Singapore
    Posts: 773Member
    Joined: Jun 12, 2017
    edited October 2018
    @JLF Godbless din mam sa BM nyo. :) Balitaan nyo kami, magpapang-abot tayo nila @st_ben83 sa Sydney pala! :)

    261312 Developer Programmer - (English - 20pts | Age - 30pts. | Qualification - 10 | Experience - 0 ) = 60pts.

    Subclass 189 - 60pts.
    Subclass 190 - (60 + 5 spouse points + 5 SN) = 70pts.

    08/04/2016 - Took IELTS - L/R/W/S - 6.5/7/6.5/7 - Competent
    05/17/2017 - PTE Mock A - L/R/W/S - 74/62/66/76
    05/19/2017 - PTE Mock B - L/R/W/S - 76/70/72/89
    05/30/2017 - PTE Take 1 - L/R/W/S - 79/75/78/78 - Proficient
    06/06/2017 - PTE Take 2 - L/R/W/S - 82/87/90/88- Superior - Thank you, Lord! :)

    PTE Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p465#Comment_245887

    06/14/2017 - Collection of docs for ACS Assessment
    06/21/2017 - Submitted ACS Assessment
    08/14/2017 - ACS Result Positive. Equivalent to AQF Associate Degree. 5 years experience deducted.
    08/15/2017 - Gathering docs for spouse points (VETASSESS)
    08/22/2017 - Lodged spouse's VETASSESS
    10/05/2017 - VETASSESS results positive - aquired 5pts. for 190
    10/07/2017 - Submitted EOI - 189, 190-NSW, 190-VIC
    10/20/2017 - ITA NSW Received!
    10/22/2017 - Submitted NSW Application
    11/28/2017 - NSW SS Approved! Received ITA for visa 190

    ---------------Gathering docs for visa lodge---------------

    -------------------- Christmas Break --------------------

    01-19-2018 - Visa lodge, SG eAppeal
    01-23-2018 - SG eAppeal Approved
    01-25-2018 - Wife's SG eAppeal Approved
    02-03-2018 - Medical - wife and me
    02-05-2018 - Medical - kids
    02-08-2018 - Medical - Daughter - IGRA
    02-14-2018 - Form 815 Health Undertaking for daughter
    04-27-2018 - 1st CO Contact: Parental Consent/Form 1229
    05-22-2018 - 2nd CO Contact: Wife's Statutory Declaration
    08-21-2018 - 3rd CO Contact: Repeat Medical - Daughter
    09-21-2018 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!

    11-11-2018 - IE (Medicare, Centrelink, NSW DL)
    April 2019 - Target BM with wife
    January 2020 - Target BM - 3 kids

  • st_ben83st_ben83 Manila
    Posts: 47Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2017
    Let's meet up! @agd @JLF @ceinau15 and mga ka batch para naman hindi masyadong nakakamiss. :)
  • JLFJLF Sg
    Posts: 86Member
    Joined: Apr 12, 2018
    @st_ben83 sure. Magkakalapit lang din location naten.
  • st_ben83st_ben83 Manila
    Posts: 47Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2017
    Ang saya. @agd pareho pa kami ng flight sa Nov 10.
  • agdagd Singapore
    Posts: 773Member
    Joined: Jun 12, 2017
    @st_ben83 @JLF @ceinau15 Game kami jan! :)

    261312 Developer Programmer - (English - 20pts | Age - 30pts. | Qualification - 10 | Experience - 0 ) = 60pts.

    Subclass 189 - 60pts.
    Subclass 190 - (60 + 5 spouse points + 5 SN) = 70pts.

    08/04/2016 - Took IELTS - L/R/W/S - 6.5/7/6.5/7 - Competent
    05/17/2017 - PTE Mock A - L/R/W/S - 74/62/66/76
    05/19/2017 - PTE Mock B - L/R/W/S - 76/70/72/89
    05/30/2017 - PTE Take 1 - L/R/W/S - 79/75/78/78 - Proficient
    06/06/2017 - PTE Take 2 - L/R/W/S - 82/87/90/88- Superior - Thank you, Lord! :)

    PTE Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p465#Comment_245887

    06/14/2017 - Collection of docs for ACS Assessment
    06/21/2017 - Submitted ACS Assessment
    08/14/2017 - ACS Result Positive. Equivalent to AQF Associate Degree. 5 years experience deducted.
    08/15/2017 - Gathering docs for spouse points (VETASSESS)
    08/22/2017 - Lodged spouse's VETASSESS
    10/05/2017 - VETASSESS results positive - aquired 5pts. for 190
    10/07/2017 - Submitted EOI - 189, 190-NSW, 190-VIC
    10/20/2017 - ITA NSW Received!
    10/22/2017 - Submitted NSW Application
    11/28/2017 - NSW SS Approved! Received ITA for visa 190

    ---------------Gathering docs for visa lodge---------------

    -------------------- Christmas Break --------------------

    01-19-2018 - Visa lodge, SG eAppeal
    01-23-2018 - SG eAppeal Approved
    01-25-2018 - Wife's SG eAppeal Approved
    02-03-2018 - Medical - wife and me
    02-05-2018 - Medical - kids
    02-08-2018 - Medical - Daughter - IGRA
    02-14-2018 - Form 815 Health Undertaking for daughter
    04-27-2018 - 1st CO Contact: Parental Consent/Form 1229
    05-22-2018 - 2nd CO Contact: Wife's Statutory Declaration
    08-21-2018 - 3rd CO Contact: Repeat Medical - Daughter
    09-21-2018 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!

    11-11-2018 - IE (Medicare, Centrelink, NSW DL)
    April 2019 - Target BM with wife
    January 2020 - Target BM - 3 kids

  • NoelRubioNoelRubio Philippines
    Posts: 129Member
    Joined: Sep 12, 2017
    Salamat sa tag @ceinau15

    October 13, 2017 = Submitted requirements to ACS for Skills Assessment
    October 23, 2017 = Enrolled in Review Training Center for Pearson English Exam (PTE)
    November 22, 2017 = Took Pearson English Exam (PTE)
    November 23, 2017 = Got Pearson Exam Results. (L-88 | R-82 | S-83 | W-90) (Result = Superior)
    November 28, 2017 = Received ACS Skills Assessment Result. (Result = Suitable)
    November 30, 2017 = Submitted EOI. (189 | 75 | 261312 Developer Programmer)
    December 12, 2017 = EOI was adjusted. (189 | 70 | 261312 Developer Programmer)
    February 19, 2018 = Submitted EOI. (190 NSW | 75 | 261312 Developer Programmer)
    February 25, 2018 = Submitted EOI. (190 VIC | 75 | 261312 Developer Programmer)
    March 2, 2018 = Pre-invited to apply for NSW nomination.
    March 4, 2018 = Submitted application for NSW nomination.
    March 20, 2018 = Pre-invited to apply for VIC nomination.
    March 27, 2018 = Submitted application for VIC nomination.
    May 11, 2018 = Received nomination and ITA 190 NSW.
    May 18, 2018 = Got NBI Clearance.
    May 25, 2018 = Lodged Visa 190 NSW.
    May 28, 2018 = Attached ALL applicable docs except medical.
    May 29, 2018 = Had medical in St. Lukes Global City
    September 10, 2018 = VISA DIRECT GRANT!!! Thank you Lord!
    September 25, 2018 = CFO / PDOS
    March 6, 2019 = Initial Entry
    May 30, 2019 = Big Move

    =======================

    Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

    James 5:7-8 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.

    Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

  • NoelRubioNoelRubio Philippines
    Posts: 129Member
    Joined: Sep 12, 2017
    Guys need help, anyone can answer. Simple question lang naman.

    Ako kasi mag-iinitial entry muna sa Sydney (5 days), then saka na mag big move.
    Initial Entry: March 2019
    Big Move: December 2019 (or earlier)

    Ang tanong ko is (lalo na sa mga same case ko na nag/mag initial entry at nag/mag big move later on):
    Given lahat ng mga pre-requirements (e.g. opening an account (NAB), TFN, Centrelink, Medicare, at iba pa)
    Ano dapat kong gawin sa Initial Entry at saka yung iba na pwede ko naman pala gawin sa Big Move instead.
    (Paki take note na 5 days lang ako sa Initial Entry, and this is for me to prioritize well given that few number of days lang at initial entry, and for me to lessen yung stress saka workload na pwede naman pala gawin sa Big Move)

    For example, pagdating mo sa AU activating your account pala sa NAB sa branch for some they waited pa for the atm card to be delivered sa AU home address nila nung nagpa activate sila sa branch (nabasa ko A WEEK or so after IE nila ba yun kasi delayed si NAB. That would require more days pa to stay). Another example is yung TFN, for some naghintay sila for 2-3 weeks para ma delivered yung TFN nila sa AU home address nila. Pero sabi ng iba: "Pag initial entry mo apply ka na kagad ng TFN".

    I hope you guys are getting my point.

    October 13, 2017 = Submitted requirements to ACS for Skills Assessment
    October 23, 2017 = Enrolled in Review Training Center for Pearson English Exam (PTE)
    November 22, 2017 = Took Pearson English Exam (PTE)
    November 23, 2017 = Got Pearson Exam Results. (L-88 | R-82 | S-83 | W-90) (Result = Superior)
    November 28, 2017 = Received ACS Skills Assessment Result. (Result = Suitable)
    November 30, 2017 = Submitted EOI. (189 | 75 | 261312 Developer Programmer)
    December 12, 2017 = EOI was adjusted. (189 | 70 | 261312 Developer Programmer)
    February 19, 2018 = Submitted EOI. (190 NSW | 75 | 261312 Developer Programmer)
    February 25, 2018 = Submitted EOI. (190 VIC | 75 | 261312 Developer Programmer)
    March 2, 2018 = Pre-invited to apply for NSW nomination.
    March 4, 2018 = Submitted application for NSW nomination.
    March 20, 2018 = Pre-invited to apply for VIC nomination.
    March 27, 2018 = Submitted application for VIC nomination.
    May 11, 2018 = Received nomination and ITA 190 NSW.
    May 18, 2018 = Got NBI Clearance.
    May 25, 2018 = Lodged Visa 190 NSW.
    May 28, 2018 = Attached ALL applicable docs except medical.
    May 29, 2018 = Had medical in St. Lukes Global City
    September 10, 2018 = VISA DIRECT GRANT!!! Thank you Lord!
    September 25, 2018 = CFO / PDOS
    March 6, 2019 = Initial Entry
    May 30, 2019 = Big Move

    =======================

    Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

    James 5:7-8 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.

    Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

  • NoelRubioNoelRubio Philippines
    Posts: 129Member
    Joined: Sep 12, 2017
    You can help by replying:
    E.g.

    For (quick) Initial Entry:
    -Task 1
    -Task 2

    Big Move:
    -Task 3
    -Task 4

    October 13, 2017 = Submitted requirements to ACS for Skills Assessment
    October 23, 2017 = Enrolled in Review Training Center for Pearson English Exam (PTE)
    November 22, 2017 = Took Pearson English Exam (PTE)
    November 23, 2017 = Got Pearson Exam Results. (L-88 | R-82 | S-83 | W-90) (Result = Superior)
    November 28, 2017 = Received ACS Skills Assessment Result. (Result = Suitable)
    November 30, 2017 = Submitted EOI. (189 | 75 | 261312 Developer Programmer)
    December 12, 2017 = EOI was adjusted. (189 | 70 | 261312 Developer Programmer)
    February 19, 2018 = Submitted EOI. (190 NSW | 75 | 261312 Developer Programmer)
    February 25, 2018 = Submitted EOI. (190 VIC | 75 | 261312 Developer Programmer)
    March 2, 2018 = Pre-invited to apply for NSW nomination.
    March 4, 2018 = Submitted application for NSW nomination.
    March 20, 2018 = Pre-invited to apply for VIC nomination.
    March 27, 2018 = Submitted application for VIC nomination.
    May 11, 2018 = Received nomination and ITA 190 NSW.
    May 18, 2018 = Got NBI Clearance.
    May 25, 2018 = Lodged Visa 190 NSW.
    May 28, 2018 = Attached ALL applicable docs except medical.
    May 29, 2018 = Had medical in St. Lukes Global City
    September 10, 2018 = VISA DIRECT GRANT!!! Thank you Lord!
    September 25, 2018 = CFO / PDOS
    March 6, 2019 = Initial Entry
    May 30, 2019 = Big Move

    =======================

    Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

    James 5:7-8 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.

    Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

  • wandererwanderer Melbourne
    Posts: 257Member
    Joined: Apr 28, 2015
    @NoelRubio kung may kakilala ka sa australia na may home address, pwede mo gawin yung mga medicare, tfn, etc. kasi it will take weeks for those to be delivered in an australian address. Otherwise, just do it during your BM.

    Regarding bank acct, you can do it during IE mabilis lang yun if you opened your bank account overseas weeks prior to your IE.

    Tip:

    If you opened account in NAB bank, ang makukuha mo during bank appointment is eftpos debit card which is usable only in Australia, need mo magrequest ng VISA/mastercard debit card but that will take 3+ days to be delivered to your address. You can do that during your BM anyway.

    However, if you go for commonwealth bank, they will issue you Mastercard, no need to request new card.

    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! :-)

  • NoelRubioNoelRubio Philippines
    Posts: 129Member
    Joined: Sep 12, 2017
    @wanderer
    wanderer said:

    @NoelRubio kung may kakilala ka sa australia na may home address, pwede mo gawin yung mga medicare, tfn, etc. kasi it will take weeks for those to be delivered in an australian address. Otherwise, just do it during your BM.

    Regarding bank acct, you can do it during IE mabilis lang yun if you opened your bank account overseas weeks prior to your IE.

    Tip:

    If you opened account in NAB bank, ang makukuha mo during bank appointment is eftpos debit card which is usable only in Australia, need mo magrequest ng VISA/mastercard debit card but that will take 3+ days to be delivered to your address. You can do that during your BM anyway.

    However, if you go for commonwealth bank, they will issue you Mastercard, no need to request new card.

    @wanderer salamat ng marami. Learning what you said do really help a lot for me.
    It appears sa signature mo na 3 days ka nag initial entry from Dec. 17 to Dec.20.
    By Dec. 20, you went back home sa Pinas. Wala kasi ako kilala sa AU na may home address that I can use as an address for post mail. Bali tama ba, what you did is you did all the pre-requirements (TFN, Medicare, etc) during your BM? or you know someone sa AU and you managed to deliver those sa address nila?

    Thank you again :)>-

    October 13, 2017 = Submitted requirements to ACS for Skills Assessment
    October 23, 2017 = Enrolled in Review Training Center for Pearson English Exam (PTE)
    November 22, 2017 = Took Pearson English Exam (PTE)
    November 23, 2017 = Got Pearson Exam Results. (L-88 | R-82 | S-83 | W-90) (Result = Superior)
    November 28, 2017 = Received ACS Skills Assessment Result. (Result = Suitable)
    November 30, 2017 = Submitted EOI. (189 | 75 | 261312 Developer Programmer)
    December 12, 2017 = EOI was adjusted. (189 | 70 | 261312 Developer Programmer)
    February 19, 2018 = Submitted EOI. (190 NSW | 75 | 261312 Developer Programmer)
    February 25, 2018 = Submitted EOI. (190 VIC | 75 | 261312 Developer Programmer)
    March 2, 2018 = Pre-invited to apply for NSW nomination.
    March 4, 2018 = Submitted application for NSW nomination.
    March 20, 2018 = Pre-invited to apply for VIC nomination.
    March 27, 2018 = Submitted application for VIC nomination.
    May 11, 2018 = Received nomination and ITA 190 NSW.
    May 18, 2018 = Got NBI Clearance.
    May 25, 2018 = Lodged Visa 190 NSW.
    May 28, 2018 = Attached ALL applicable docs except medical.
    May 29, 2018 = Had medical in St. Lukes Global City
    September 10, 2018 = VISA DIRECT GRANT!!! Thank you Lord!
    September 25, 2018 = CFO / PDOS
    March 6, 2019 = Initial Entry
    May 30, 2019 = Big Move

    =======================

    Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

    James 5:7-8 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.

    Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

  • wandererwanderer Melbourne
    Posts: 257Member
    Joined: Apr 28, 2015
    @NoelRubio Did everything during BM :-) Nag chill lang ako nung IED :D

    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! :-)

  • wandererwanderer Melbourne
    Posts: 257Member
    Joined: Apr 28, 2015
    ceinau15 said:

    Hi I have a question. Anyone can answer. :)



    I just received my NAB welcome letter and inside it stated that,



    Don’t forget to attend your meeting.The Australian Government requires you to provide us with proof of your identity after arriving in Australia – so we need you to get in touch with us at least two weeks before you leave to organise a meeting with your named banker.



    -Does this mean I have to e-mail/contact them before I fly to Oz? I haven't read anything like this here in forum.



    Thank you!

    You can call the banker you were assigned to to book an appointment once arrived in Oz, it can be next day or same day depending what time you phoned and how busy the branch is. But in reality you can just walk in to the branch without appointment (based on experience).

    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! :-)

  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
    Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 04, 2011
    nag open ako sa NAB online din. tpos meron pala ako open dati. kaso di ko ma alala alin ang ginamit kong e mail. hindi daw nila ma cancel yung isa kasi not 100% correct info binigay ko. visit na lang daw ako sa branch pag dumating ako for identification.

    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

  • JLFJLF Sg
    Posts: 86Member
    Joined: Apr 12, 2018
    @ceinau15 for NAB they advised to set appointment sa person in charge na binigay nila sayo sa welcome letter at least 2 weeks prior to your arrival or collection sa branch. I assumed para ready na yung card mo pag dating mo sa branch. Kami thru email lang then nag bigay sila confirmation.
  • lethologicallylethologically Posts: 10Member
    Joined: Jun 20, 2017
    @ceinau15 I emailed the contact person na nakalagay doon sa NAB welcome email. Nagreply naman sila sa email, so naiset namin na the next banking day after namin dumating at 10am may appointment kami. Pagdating namin sa branch hinihintay na kami nung contact person. Just present passport, visa, and boarding pass. Got our eftpos card na pwede na kaagad gamitin, then requested for Visa card to be sent via mail (arrived 2 days later).
  • GrifterGrifter Posts: 458Member
    Joined: Oct 19, 2016
    Hello. Pasensya na po sa tanong ko, pero kung stop over lang sa pinas hindi na need mag pdos db? Hehe. Kase po if ever baka ang flight namen ay dubai - manila - au. Nakakapraning lang kase baka bigla na lang kame hindi pasakayin sa eroplano :))
  • alfonso31alfonso31 Posts: 333Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2015
    edited October 2018
    Hello guys! tanong ko lng, if naka initial entry na ba tapos mag big move na eh di na need mag pa medical ulet at wala na rin ba any payment that need to be settle? I opened my immi account kc at may naka post dun na need for medical also some payment na need bayaran though may naka note nman dun na idisregard yung note if tapos na. Gusto ko sana maconfirm kung ano ba mga yun? hehe
    Saka need pa ba ng police clearance sa mga bansa na pinagworkan pag mag aapply ng work sa OZ?
    salamat sa sasagot :)
  • alfonso31alfonso31 Posts: 333Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2015
    Eto pla yung screenshot ng naka flag sa immiaccount ko
  • agentKamsagentKams Toowoomba
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    @alfonso31 re: police clearance outside AU, hindi na need. may mga company nagrequire ng AU police clearance.

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    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
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  • fruitysfruitys Brisbane
    Posts: 83Member
    Joined: Apr 13, 2018
    @alfonso31 If you're inside Australia, your visa in ImmiAccount is "Finalised" and your CO didn't tell you to do a "health undertaking" then you don't need to do anything else.

    Companies handle the police clearance and background checks for you. You're not in PH anymore :)

    @Grifter If you went inside PH then you may need a PDOS sticker to get out with a permanent visa.

    @batman I opened a Reward Saver once I got identified. 2.5% interest is :O
    I'm pondering if I want to move to ING for dat 2.8% interest.

    SI 189 - Software Engineer - 261313 (80 pts)

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    11-Oct-2017 - ACS (ICT major, 8+ years)
    18-Oct-2017 - PTE (90)
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    09-Nov-2017 - Invited
    06-Feb-2018 - Grant
    13-Feb-2018 - PDOS
    -- onshore --
    02-Jun-2018 - Initial entry
    04-Jun-2018 - TFN, Medicare, MyGov
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    25-Jun-2018 - Driver licence
    26-Jul-2018 - Opened super
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  • alfonso31alfonso31 Posts: 333Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2015
    @agentKams salamat ☺️
  • alfonso31alfonso31 Posts: 333Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2015
    @fruitys salamat☺️. Nung nag log in kc ako b4 wla nman naka flag na ganyan sa immiacoount ko kya gulat ako hehe. Finalised nman nakalagay though wla pa ko sa au still in the middle east
  • jennyfvjennyfv Sydney
    Posts: 7Member
    Joined: Oct 11, 2017
    @fruitys just curious, what are your considerations for staying in NAB? I also opened a Reward Saver but didn’t know ING gives 2.8%

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  • fruitysfruitys Brisbane
    Posts: 83Member
    Joined: Apr 13, 2018
    @jennyfv My first account after moving to AU is NAB and I have everything in there (everyday, savings, credit card) so I'm just too lazy to switch. And I like their coin/change machines :P

    ING is very very good if you don't ever need a branch. Their savings account (Savings Maximiser) has the benefit that you can withdraw your money out without impacting the bonus interest (unlike NAB). There's just a bunch of conditions to meet that bonus interest (5 purchases in a month from an Orange Everyday, linked Orange Everyday and Savings Maximiser, at least one deposit a month from another source like payroll, etc)

    SI 189 - Software Engineer - 261313 (80 pts)

    -- offshore --
    11-Oct-2017 - ACS (ICT major, 8+ years)
    18-Oct-2017 - PTE (90)
    19-Oct-2017 - EOI
    09-Nov-2017 - Invited
    06-Feb-2018 - Grant
    13-Feb-2018 - PDOS
    -- onshore --
    02-Jun-2018 - Initial entry
    04-Jun-2018 - TFN, Medicare, MyGov
    05-Jun-2018 - Start job hunting
    25-Jun-2018 - Driver licence
    26-Jul-2018 - Opened super
    30-Jul-2018 - Job 1 start - permie - $
    12-Feb-2021 - Job 1 end (redundancy)
    22-Feb-2021 - Job 2 start - contract - $$$

  • lethologicallylethologically Posts: 10Member
    Joined: Jun 20, 2017
    aside from ING other banks that have HISA (high interest savings account) are RAMS, Ubank, and ME Bank. Usually nirerecommend siya sa FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) Australia forums.

    Comparison of SA here including conditions: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/145iM6uuFS9m-Rul65--eFJQq_Au7Z_BA4_CwkYwu2DI/edit?usp=drivesdk
  • Davidx23Davidx23 Brisbane
    Posts: 229Member
    Joined: Nov 08, 2011
    "what are your considerations for staying in NAB?"

    Given the scandal that came out of the royal commission, the only reason will be your super. One way or the other, your super is tied to one or more of the big banks. So kung i-boycott ang nab or any of the big4 ng tao, bagksak ang retirement fund mu.
  • carlo77carlo77 Posts: 118Member
    Joined: Aug 06, 2017
    Hello guys.. may mga tanong sana ako sa inyo.. nag BM kami dito sa Sydney 4 months ago at PR ang status namin. Unfortunately, may emergency na nangyari sa pinas at kailangan kong umuwi :( while checking sa passport ko 4 months nalang pala ang natitira bago mag expire. Pumunta ako kanina sa DFA pero holiday pala sila ngayon dahil bonifacio day sa pinas. Kaya dito muna ako mag tatanong at babalik ako sa DFA sa Monday..

    1. Possible paba ngayon ang passport extension? kasi nakapag extend ako sa expiry ng passport ko last 2014 sa SG.

    2. Diba pag PR mayroon tayong 365 days or 1 year na pwede nating gamitin para hindi tayo magkaka problema sa citizenship application in the future? Kaka BM ko lang at ang plano ko is mga 2-3 weeks ako sa pinas. Ok lang kaya ito?

    Maraming salamat sa sasagot



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