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  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Grabe kamahal ng sine dito, might as well set up your own home theatre sa bahay. Mapersonalize mo pa ang experience.
    @clickbuddy2009 - boss if you watch midweek mas cheaper... Kami naman since I was an Optus Customer before, I was (and still currently) eligible to purchase tickets from Hoyts at $10 lang... Almost 50% discount... :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
    Posts: 550Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2012
    Grabe kamahal ng sine dito, might as well set up your own home theatre sa bahay. Mapersonalize mo pa ang experience.
    @clickbuddy2009 - boss if you watch midweek mas cheaper... Kami naman since I was an Optus Customer before, I was (and still currently) eligible to purchase tickets from Hoyts at $10 lang... Almost 50% discount... :)
    Mura na nga yang $10 movie tickets @TasBurrfoot. Pero hindi na rin practical para samin yan dahil meron na kaming little girl. haha, may sariling bayad na rin.

    Nominated Occupation - (312211)

    01 July 2013 - Vetassess assessment Online
    02 July 2013 - Documents sent thru SingPost
    09 July 2013 - Initial documents received by Vetassess
    27 July 2013 - IELTS (General) IDP Singapore
    09 Oct 2013 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
    - Qualifications: Comparable to AU Bachelor Degree
    29 Oct 2013 - Lodged EOI / v190 SS WA
    30 Oct 2013 - Initial Contact
    31 Oct 2013 - Invited to apply ss (WA)
    05 Nov 2013 - Submitted SS application
    10 Dec 2013 - Received SS approval
    10 Dec 2013 - Received invitation to lodge 190 visa
    24 Dec 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    07 Jan 2014 - Applied SG PCoC (Releasing- 28Jan '14)
    20 Jan 2014 - Medicals @ St. Lukes BGC
    24 Jan 2014 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    - Medicals cleared for me and baby (Pending Wife's health check up's results)
    28 Jan 2014 - SG PCoC Uploaded
    06 Feb 2014 - Wife's medical cleared
    21 Feb 2014 - VISA GRANTED - DIRECT GRANT (GSM Brisbane Team 34)
    20 Jan 2015 - IED Requirement
    Mar 2014 - Arrived in Perth WA

    "While I'm waiting I will serve You
    While I'm waiting I will worship
    While I'm waiting I will not faint
    I'll be running the race even while I wait"

  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    edited January 2015
    Grabe kamahal ng sine dito, might as well set up your own home theatre sa bahay. Mapersonalize mo pa ang experience.
    @clickbuddy2009 - boss if you watch midweek mas cheaper... Kami naman since I was an Optus Customer before, I was (and still currently) eligible to purchase tickets from Hoyts at $10 lang... Almost 50% discount... :)
    Mura na nga yang $10 movie tickets @TasBurrfoot. Pero hindi na rin practical para samin yan dahil meron na kaming little girl. haha, may sariling bayad na rin.

    May nakita ko sa Costco na Movie Ticket voucher.. 2 for $20 ba yun?

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
    04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
    makalipas ang isang taon....
    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
    07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
    08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
    09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
    09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
    09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
    09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
    09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
    09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
    10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/12/14: Uploaded docs
    10/20/14: Medicals Done
    12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
    12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Grabe kamahal ng sine dito, might as well set up your own home theatre sa bahay. Mapersonalize mo pa ang experience.
    @clickbuddy2009 - boss if you watch midweek mas cheaper... Kami naman since I was an Optus Customer before, I was (and still currently) eligible to purchase tickets from Hoyts at $10 lang... Almost 50% discount... :)
    Mura na nga yang $10 movie tickets @TasBurrfoot. Pero hindi na rin practical para samin yan dahil meron na kaming little girl. haha, may sariling bayad na rin.

    @clickbuddy2009 - true but if you want to set-up a home theatre, it will probably cost $3K din... Ehehehe!! :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • Andoy31Andoy31 Brisbane
    Posts: 99Member
    Joined: May 31, 2013
    Grabe kamahal ng sine dito, might as well set up your own home theatre sa bahay. Mapersonalize mo pa ang experience.
    @clickbuddy2009 - boss if you watch midweek mas cheaper... Kami naman since I was an Optus Customer before, I was (and still currently) eligible to purchase tickets from Hoyts at $10 lang... Almost 50% discount... :)
    Mura na nga yang $10 movie tickets @TasBurrfoot. Pero hindi na rin practical para samin yan dahil meron na kaming little girl. haha, may sariling bayad na rin.

    @clickbuddy2009 - true but if you want to set-up a home theatre, it will probably cost $3K din... Ehehehe!! :)
    and you'll have to wait for 6 months para marelease sa DVD/Blu-ray ang mga pelikula :P

    Nominated Occupation - (261313)

    09 April 2013 - IELTS Schedule
    16 April 2013 - IELTS result - L8.5, R7.5,W7.5,S8.0; OBS=8
    18 Nov 2013 - ACS submission 261313 (software engineer)
    7 Feb 2014 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE

    • Qualifications: Comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree
      9 Feb 2014 - Lodged EOI / v189 (65 points)
      10 Mar 2014 - skill select invitation received 189
      11 Mar 2014 - applied for v189
      15 Mar 2014 - CO Allocated - Brisbane GSM team 34
      25 Mar 2014 - CO requested for form 80
      25 Mar - 4 april 2014 - hospitalized :( - Contacted CO and moved deadline to May 16, 2014
      7 Apr 2014 - requested SG PCoC
      16 Apr 2014 - Medicals @SATA BEDOK
      17 Apr 2014 - fly to manila
      18 Apr 2014 - requested NBI Clearance
      20 Apr 2014 - uploaded NBI Clearance
      2 May 2014 - fly back to SG
      6 May 2014 - uploaded Form 80s and SG PCoC
      19 May 2014 - VISA GRANTED - IED -15 Apr 2015

    THANK YOU LORD!

    14 Feb 2015 - scheduled flight to Melbourne! :)

  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
    Posts: 550Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2012
    Actually, nakabili na rin ako sony home theatre system worth $1200. Pero dahil nag 1/2 price sale ang Harvey kaya nakuha ko lang ng $650. Kaya kumakalabog na rin sa bahay kapag nanonood kami ng movie.

    No need to wait na rin for 5-6months para sa mga new movies. Meron na streaming online, sa friend ko lang din nalaman ung site. At ang ganda ng quality ng video, malinaw at walang mga ulo sa harap. hahaha...

    Nominated Occupation - (312211)

    01 July 2013 - Vetassess assessment Online
    02 July 2013 - Documents sent thru SingPost
    09 July 2013 - Initial documents received by Vetassess
    27 July 2013 - IELTS (General) IDP Singapore
    09 Oct 2013 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
    - Qualifications: Comparable to AU Bachelor Degree
    29 Oct 2013 - Lodged EOI / v190 SS WA
    30 Oct 2013 - Initial Contact
    31 Oct 2013 - Invited to apply ss (WA)
    05 Nov 2013 - Submitted SS application
    10 Dec 2013 - Received SS approval
    10 Dec 2013 - Received invitation to lodge 190 visa
    24 Dec 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    07 Jan 2014 - Applied SG PCoC (Releasing- 28Jan '14)
    20 Jan 2014 - Medicals @ St. Lukes BGC
    24 Jan 2014 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    - Medicals cleared for me and baby (Pending Wife's health check up's results)
    28 Jan 2014 - SG PCoC Uploaded
    06 Feb 2014 - Wife's medical cleared
    21 Feb 2014 - VISA GRANTED - DIRECT GRANT (GSM Brisbane Team 34)
    20 Jan 2015 - IED Requirement
    Mar 2014 - Arrived in Perth WA

    "While I'm waiting I will serve You
    While I'm waiting I will worship
    While I'm waiting I will not faint
    I'll be running the race even while I wait"

  • pinanaypinanay Quezon City
    Posts: 33Member
    Joined: Jan 26, 2015
    Here's mine:

    Rent: 175/wk (inclusive of electricity, water and internet)
    Transpo: 142 for 28 days (Train)
    Food: 200 / month
    Mobile: 60 / month

    Note that I am living alone as of the moment and in a shared room accomodation.
    This will change as soon as my family arrives.
    Todo tipid po ako, napakabihira kong kumain sa labas, nagbabaon po ako para sa lunch.
    Libre ang fresh milk sa office kaya cereal lang binibili ko para bfast sa umaga at lahat ng binibili ko if possible ay puros home brand ng woolworths or coles which is an equivalent to SM Bonus in PH which is very cheap compared to the same product na may brand.

    Estimate ko if my family is here. Note na estimate pa lang, hindi pa actual.

    Rent: 300-350/wk (inclusive of water)
    Transpo: 142 for 28 days (Train) for me. Another 50/month pag mamasyal kami or grocery.
    Food: 600 / month
    Mobile: 120 / month
    Internet: 70 /month
    Electricity: 150 for 3 months

    Hope this helps.
    big help! thanks for the info! :)
  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    $70 for internet, ang mahal $-)

    Kasama na ba Cable TV doon?

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
    04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
    makalipas ang isang taon....
    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
    07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
    08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
    09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
    09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
    09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
    09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
    09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
    09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
    10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/12/14: Uploaded docs
    10/20/14: Medicals Done
    12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
    12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    $70 for internet, ang mahal $-)

    Kasama na ba Cable TV doon?

    internet lang iyan! :)

    cable is more expensive...

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    @TasBurrfoot ano ba mga cable providers sa Melbourne/Sydney?

    Add-on na lang ba sa bayad kung gusto may kasamang TFC? :)

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
    04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
    makalipas ang isang taon....
    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
    07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
    08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
    09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
    09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
    09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
    09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
    09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
    09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
    10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/12/14: Uploaded docs
    10/20/14: Medicals Done
    12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
    12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney

  • sarah_lynsarah_lyn North Ryde
    Posts: 153Member
    Joined: Dec 29, 2013
    eto na.. computan time na!! :D Visa lodging na po ko for 489 of NSW Southern Inland, if ever maapprove na, how much po ba estimated budget ko if ever ako lang ppunta? bale yung husband ko ssunod by november this year, mauuna muna ko kasi baka pareho kmeng magutom hahaha :D mga how much po do i need while searching for job?
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @TasBurrfoot ano ba mga cable providers sa Melbourne/Sydney?

    Add-on na lang ba sa bayad kung gusto may kasamang TFC? :)
    Foxtel lang alam ko... Other internet provider have Fetch TV but in my opinion nothing can beat Foxtel, di ko nga lang afford! lolz! :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    May promo ngayon yung Foxtel nasa $25 na lang per month :)

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    eto na.. computan time na!! :D Visa lodging na po ko for 489 of NSW Southern Inland, if ever maapprove na, how much po ba estimated budget ko if ever ako lang ppunta? bale yung husband ko ssunod by november this year, mauuna muna ko kasi baka pareho kmeng magutom hahaha :D mga how much po do i need while searching for job?
    hi @sarah_lyn, cguro dala ka ng baon na good for 4-5 months... pag kinulang magpadala ka na lang kay hubby hehe :) pero cguro naman makakahanap ka na ng work, before pa maubos ang budget :)

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    Paano mag-apply ng TFC sa Oz and magkano?

    Hinahanap ko online parang walang info, puro facebook page yung sa TFC Australia

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
    04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
    makalipas ang isang taon....
    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
    07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
    08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
    09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
    09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
    09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
    09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
    09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
    09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
    10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/12/14: Uploaded docs
    10/20/14: Medicals Done
    12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
    12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    Paano mag-apply ng TFC sa Oz and magkano?

    Hinahanap ko online parang walang info, puro facebook page yung sa TFC Australia
    Hi @wizardofOZ, eto yung site nila :)

    http://tfc.tv/

    dati nakapag free trial pa ako... for 1 week :)

    baka meron pa rin ngayon :) try mo din :)

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • sarah_lynsarah_lyn North Ryde
    Posts: 153Member
    Joined: Dec 29, 2013
    @peach17 like for 1 month mga how much kaya?
  • Andoy31Andoy31 Brisbane
    Posts: 99Member
    Joined: May 31, 2013
    tfc.tv lang ba talaga ang nagooffer ng TFC? tfc.tv is unrealiable :(

    Nominated Occupation - (261313)

    09 April 2013 - IELTS Schedule
    16 April 2013 - IELTS result - L8.5, R7.5,W7.5,S8.0; OBS=8
    18 Nov 2013 - ACS submission 261313 (software engineer)
    7 Feb 2014 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE

    • Qualifications: Comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree
      9 Feb 2014 - Lodged EOI / v189 (65 points)
      10 Mar 2014 - skill select invitation received 189
      11 Mar 2014 - applied for v189
      15 Mar 2014 - CO Allocated - Brisbane GSM team 34
      25 Mar 2014 - CO requested for form 80
      25 Mar - 4 april 2014 - hospitalized :( - Contacted CO and moved deadline to May 16, 2014
      7 Apr 2014 - requested SG PCoC
      16 Apr 2014 - Medicals @SATA BEDOK
      17 Apr 2014 - fly to manila
      18 Apr 2014 - requested NBI Clearance
      20 Apr 2014 - uploaded NBI Clearance
      2 May 2014 - fly back to SG
      6 May 2014 - uploaded Form 80s and SG PCoC
      19 May 2014 - VISA GRANTED - IED -15 Apr 2015

    THANK YOU LORD!

    14 Feb 2015 - scheduled flight to Melbourne! :)

  • EnvyEnvy Milton
    Posts: 159Member
    Joined: Apr 21, 2015
    I don't think this was discussed previously but me and wife would want to ask if you guys can share how much is your weekly budget currently; if possible, kindly include breakdown (i.e: rent, transpo, grocery, etc...)

    This information will greatly assist incoming migrants on preparing on how much to prepare for the BIG move down under.

    Thanks!
    try ko nga tong budget planner

    Quarterly
    Electricity = $450 during Winter season
    Gas = $240
    Water = free, boil pa rin kami kahit na potable naman daw ang water from tap
    Home content insurance = $129 commbank
    Car Rego = $285+
    Car insurance = $119+ woolies
    Car Service = $600 bayad last time kasi 140k kilometers na

    Monthly
    Health Insurance = $218 NIB
    netflix = $9.99 monthly (free for 1st month in April 2015)
    Mobile = $69.99 Optus plan
    internet = $69.99 TPG unlimited NBN plan with Landline

    Weekly
    transpo = $50 (3/4 tank petrol)
    rent = $580
    Food = $200
    Child Care = $200
    Date Night = $100 ---> pinaka importante
    Family Day = $50


    Daily
    coffee = $8 ($4 x 2)
    parking = $15

    Jan 2007 - Arrive in Aus as 457
    Mar 2013 - Plan, review, read and understand visa requirements
    Apr 2013 - ACS assessment submitted
    Jun 2013 - ACS assessment received
    Aug 2013 - IETLS pass (General 8.0)
    Aug 2013 - ACT SS submitted
    Aug 2013 - Created EOI account
    Aug 2013 - VETASSES assessment submitted
    Sep 2013 - VETASSES assessment received
    Sep 2013 - ACT SS received
    Sep 2013 - EOI Submitted
    Sep 2013 - Visa invite received
    Sep 2013 - Visa application submitted (190)
    Oct 2013 - Medical completed
    Jan 2014 - Visa approved

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    I don't think this was discussed previously but me and wife would want to ask if you guys can share how much is your weekly budget currently; if possible, kindly include breakdown (i.e: rent, transpo, grocery, etc...)

    This information will greatly assist incoming migrants on preparing on how much to prepare for the BIG move down under.

    Thanks!
    try ko nga tong budget planner

    Quarterly
    Electricity = $450 during Winter season
    Gas = $240
    Water = free, boil pa rin kami kahit na potable naman daw ang water from tap
    Home content insurance = $129 commbank
    Car Rego = $285+
    Car insurance = $119+ woolies
    Car Service = $600 bayad last time kasi 140k kilometers na

    Monthly
    Health Insurance = $218 NIB
    netflix = $9.99 monthly (free for 1st month in April 2015)
    Mobile = $69.99 Optus plan
    internet = $69.99 TPG unlimited NBN plan with Landline

    Weekly
    transpo = $50 (3/4 tank petrol)
    rent = $580
    Food = $200
    Child Care = $200
    Date Night = $100 ---> pinaka importante
    Family Day = $50


    Daily
    coffee = $8 ($4 x 2)
    parking = $15
    Netflix - sulit! :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • EnvyEnvy Milton
    Posts: 159Member
    Joined: Apr 21, 2015
    @TasBurrfoot
    tama basta naka unli internet ..tibatiba na nman ang Dodo at TGP, madami akong kakilala lilipat na ng internet provider.

    Jan 2007 - Arrive in Aus as 457
    Mar 2013 - Plan, review, read and understand visa requirements
    Apr 2013 - ACS assessment submitted
    Jun 2013 - ACS assessment received
    Aug 2013 - IETLS pass (General 8.0)
    Aug 2013 - ACT SS submitted
    Aug 2013 - Created EOI account
    Aug 2013 - VETASSES assessment submitted
    Sep 2013 - VETASSES assessment received
    Sep 2013 - ACT SS received
    Sep 2013 - EOI Submitted
    Sep 2013 - Visa invite received
    Sep 2013 - Visa application submitted (190)
    Oct 2013 - Medical completed
    Jan 2014 - Visa approved

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    @TasBurrfoot
    tama basta naka unli internet ..tibatiba na nman ang Dodo at TGP, madami akong kakilala lilipat na ng internet provider.
    @TasBurrfoot
    tama basta naka unli internet ..tibatiba na nman ang Dodo at TGP, madami akong kakilala lilipat na ng internet provider.
    @Envy, ano yung NetFlix?

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • EnvyEnvy Milton
    Posts: 159Member
    Joined: Apr 21, 2015
    @TasBurrfoot
    tama basta naka unli internet ..tibatiba na nman ang Dodo at TGP, madami akong kakilala lilipat na ng internet provider.
    @Envy, ano yung NetFlix?

    online streaming service (mostly US TV series)

    watch TV shows and movies on smart TV, laptop or mobile devices.

    kung mahilig ka mag series or movie marathon sulit itong netflix.


    Jan 2007 - Arrive in Aus as 457
    Mar 2013 - Plan, review, read and understand visa requirements
    Apr 2013 - ACS assessment submitted
    Jun 2013 - ACS assessment received
    Aug 2013 - IETLS pass (General 8.0)
    Aug 2013 - ACT SS submitted
    Aug 2013 - Created EOI account
    Aug 2013 - VETASSES assessment submitted
    Sep 2013 - VETASSES assessment received
    Sep 2013 - ACT SS received
    Sep 2013 - EOI Submitted
    Sep 2013 - Visa invite received
    Sep 2013 - Visa application submitted (190)
    Oct 2013 - Medical completed
    Jan 2014 - Visa approved

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    ahhh thanks @Envy :)

    tanong pala, yung NBN ba, kailangan pa rin nyan may landline?

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • EnvyEnvy Milton
    Posts: 159Member
    Joined: Apr 21, 2015
    ahhh thanks @Envy :)

    tanong pala, yung NBN ba, kailangan pa rin nyan may landline?
    hindi na kailangan pero bihira na merong providers ang mag ooffer ng naked NBN plan.

    nag try ako sa Dodo, Telstra at Optus, halos pare pareho yung plan nila na may landline na kasama.

    ang kinuha ko is PAYG landline dahil hindi naman kami gumagamit ng landline for outgoing calls, at puro incoming calls lang ..

    Jan 2007 - Arrive in Aus as 457
    Mar 2013 - Plan, review, read and understand visa requirements
    Apr 2013 - ACS assessment submitted
    Jun 2013 - ACS assessment received
    Aug 2013 - IETLS pass (General 8.0)
    Aug 2013 - ACT SS submitted
    Aug 2013 - Created EOI account
    Aug 2013 - VETASSES assessment submitted
    Sep 2013 - VETASSES assessment received
    Sep 2013 - ACT SS received
    Sep 2013 - EOI Submitted
    Sep 2013 - Visa invite received
    Sep 2013 - Visa application submitted (190)
    Oct 2013 - Medical completed
    Jan 2014 - Visa approved

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    @Envy, ano po ba yung naked NBN?

    saka ano po ibig sabihin nyo dun sa PAYG Landline?

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • EnvyEnvy Milton
    Posts: 159Member
    Joined: Apr 21, 2015
    @Envy, ano po ba yung naked NBN?

    saka ano po ibig sabihin nyo dun sa PAYG Landline?
    naked NBN means internet lang ang service na kukunin mo kay Provider A with "assumption" na meron ka ng landline from Provider B.

    kung wala ka pang landline, Provider A will give you the landline service as part of the internet package 99% of the time.

    PAYG

    Pay As You Go Landline, you pay for what you use.

    Incoming calls are free.
    Outgoing calls are metered and charge as per Provider A's rate. In my case, in an average monthly billing ko sa landline is $5. Mostly calls to mobile phone.

    Jan 2007 - Arrive in Aus as 457
    Mar 2013 - Plan, review, read and understand visa requirements
    Apr 2013 - ACS assessment submitted
    Jun 2013 - ACS assessment received
    Aug 2013 - IETLS pass (General 8.0)
    Aug 2013 - ACT SS submitted
    Aug 2013 - Created EOI account
    Aug 2013 - VETASSES assessment submitted
    Sep 2013 - VETASSES assessment received
    Sep 2013 - ACT SS received
    Sep 2013 - EOI Submitted
    Sep 2013 - Visa invite received
    Sep 2013 - Visa application submitted (190)
    Oct 2013 - Medical completed
    Jan 2014 - Visa approved

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    @Envy, ano po ba yung naked NBN?

    saka ano po ibig sabihin nyo dun sa PAYG Landline?
    naked NBN means internet lang ang service na kukunin mo kay Provider A with "assumption" na meron ka ng landline from Provider B.

    kung wala ka pang landline, Provider A will give you the landline service as part of the internet package 99% of the time.

    PAYG

    Pay As You Go Landline, you pay for what you use.

    Incoming calls are free.
    Outgoing calls are metered and charge as per Provider A's rate. In my case, in an average monthly billing ko sa landline is $5. Mostly calls to mobile phone.


    ahhh thanks @Envy.
    Sino pong provider nyo sa PAYG?

    kapag walang outgoing calls in a given month, means $0.00 ang bill nyo for that month?


    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • EnvyEnvy Milton
    Posts: 159Member
    Joined: Apr 21, 2015
    @peach17

    TPG ang provider for NBN at PAYG home phone.

    pag walang outgoing calls, $69.99 per month ang bill.


    ikaw ba anong set up ng internet nyo sa bahay?

    Jan 2007 - Arrive in Aus as 457
    Mar 2013 - Plan, review, read and understand visa requirements
    Apr 2013 - ACS assessment submitted
    Jun 2013 - ACS assessment received
    Aug 2013 - IETLS pass (General 8.0)
    Aug 2013 - ACT SS submitted
    Aug 2013 - Created EOI account
    Aug 2013 - VETASSES assessment submitted
    Sep 2013 - VETASSES assessment received
    Sep 2013 - ACT SS received
    Sep 2013 - EOI Submitted
    Sep 2013 - Visa invite received
    Sep 2013 - Visa application submitted (190)
    Oct 2013 - Medical completed
    Jan 2014 - Visa approved

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    @peach17

    TPG ang provider for NBN at PAYG home phone.

    pag walang outgoing calls, $69.99 per month ang bill.


    ikaw ba anong set up ng internet nyo sa bahay?

    sis nakikiconnect lang kasi kami sa land lady
    nasa Granny Flat kami, tapos nag inquire kami before kasi walang phone line sa granny flat.
    ung main line nasa main house. So ayun. wala kaming sariling internet.... *sad*

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

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