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ayan ah, meron na tipid tips si @psychoboy at meron pa tip for a possible kabuhayang swak na swak! hahaha.
03 Dec 2011 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 8.0 OBS: 8.0)
08 Apr 2012 - Submitted docs to ICAA
28 May 2012 – Submitted additional docs to ICAA
26 Jun 2012 – Received Positive Skills Assessment from ICAA
01 Jul 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
16 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
27 Nov 2012 – Lodge 189 Visa Application
19 Dec 2012 – CO Assigned; Team 6 – Adelaide
24 Dec 2012 – Medical Examination
04 Jan 2013 - Medical Received
08 Jan 2013 - Submitted Saudi PCC and NBI Clearance
09 Jan 2013 - Visa Granted (IED: 24/12/2013)
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Para maka ipon kailangan makapag asawa na agad
Para may ka share sa bayad ng haus, kuryente, tubig, internet, credit card bills, Petrol, car loan, food at Load ng mobile phone. May tagaluto at taga laba na rin ahaha...
Ayus ba solve na problema nakatipid na hindi ka pa malulungkot. : hahaha...
Paki like na lang ha.. Cheers
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Come and join us in Jesus Is Lord Church Canberra service every Sunday at 10:30AM to 12:30PM
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Joined: Feb 24, 2011
More likely bagsak presyo ito by around 30%.
There was one time nga we bought a pork chop whose BBD is on the same day, ayun mga 300g ito and it was priced $1.5 lang. What we did was tinimplahan namin and we cooked it immediately...
Very much cheaper to cook here than eat out!!
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!!
Posts: 1,455Member
Joined: Apr 26, 2011
Posts: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
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If you have salary packaging at work, sign up for it. Also utiliZe entertainment meal packaging if meron kayo at work. Extra money given back to you pretax of your salary.
Flat sharing... Rent number 1 savings killer in au.
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
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!!
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Joined: Sep 15, 2012
1. Shower time limit to 5 mins maximum
2. Washing machine dapat na ka set to cold wash lang - turn off the hotwater
3. Buy/wear clothes that don't need ironing - save time and electricity :-)
4. when using the kettle - boil only the amount of water you require. Before when we need hotwater most of the time (dahil sa formula ng anak ko) nilagay namin sa thermos.
5. Dry clothes in the line. Use only the clothes dryer if kailangan na kailangan.
6. Use oil heater - fan heater uses a lot of energy.
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Joined: Sep 15, 2012
1. Shower time limit to 5 mins maximum
2. Washing machine dapat na ka set to cold wash lang - turn off the hotwater
3. Buy/wear clothes that don't need ironing - save time and electricity :-)
4. when using the kettle - boil only the amount of water you require. Before when we need hotwater most of the time (dahil sa formula ng anak ko) nilagay namin sa thermos.
5. Dry clothes in the line. Use only the clothes dryer if kailangan na kailangan.
6. Use oil heater - fan heater uses a lot of energy.
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Guess what I am driving at is, how long can you recoup your investment?
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!!
Posts: 434Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2012
Most of them is a household of 4-5 .. So maybe if heavy electric user ok yung solar panels long term.
Yung ate ko naman.. Wala pang solar panels but very keen sila kasi ung uncle ng hubby nya sa queensland said even whole day aircon sila dun during summer.. No bills daw so very worth it,
On this note, ung friends ko before kasi naninibago sa winter. There were 3 of them flatting and they do monthly billing or bill smoothing. 2 out of 3 of them left the heater on most days without the 3rd one knowing this was happening... They got a bill of 900 for 1 month! At first the 3rd person thought it was a mistake kasi usual bill nila nasa 90-150 per month lng (no clothes dryer/ electric stove and 1 bakes a lot) then upon discussion..yun pala was happening:p
So i guess it depends on consumption if one thinks it is worth it or not:)
Posts: 4,336Member
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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!!
Posts: 1,455Member
Joined: Apr 26, 2011
Posts: 59Member
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May kakilala kami na worth it ang solar panels sa kanila kasi the wife is doing catering business so heavy user sila sa electricity.
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Posts: 993Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2012
and pano pala pag sa flat ka nagrrent, pde pa rin sya magamit?
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Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney
"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Kasi winter ngayon, nilulubos lubos ko ang hot shower... I hope it will not dent our budget though!! 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!!
Posts: 199Member
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
Here is my timeline with fees incurred 2012
April 21- IELTS Passed (British Council Sg S$310)/ April-March -requirements for VETASSES, CTC 4 copies,DHL etc. (S$600)/March 19- Apply VETASSES online ($1150 aud)/June 06, 2012 - VETASSES (Architectural Draftsman) feedback positive /August 08- Apply EOI visa 190 at 70 points/September 11- Resubmit EOI (Was asked to change EOI form)/November 22- Apply for SS in WA (arch draftsman still available)/November 22- Resubmit EOI (changed the State from Victoria to WA)/December 05- Initial Contact by DIAC saying WA is interested./December 07- WA SS approved December 10- DIAC Invitation received (1 week down ecomm) December 14- Lodged Visa $3050aud (plus technical issues of ecom visa was "lodged" December 21 daw)/ Dec 28 - Medicals (frontload)/January 8 -CO Assigned/January 23-PCC/ JANUARY 23---VISA GRANT!!!!!!!!!!
Posts: 481Member
Joined: Dec 15, 2012
Question po mga pips. Pag bumili ba ako ng solar panel, madadala ko ba to a new apartment? Paano ba eto, installed for you when you buy?
Sino kaya dito may experience with SOLAR ELECTRICITY...
21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
8 Jan 2013 - visa approved
Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 11, 2011
For Savings tips
1. Get a coles credit card .. shop at coles and earn ... naka isang microwave , isang rice cooker at 4 movie tickets na kami sa flybuys .
2. Pag winter we dont use heater instead we use 2 blankets at night
Google for Everything !!!
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Joined: Feb 24, 2011
https://www.yestickets.com.au/movierewards/
This can be used anytime EXCEPT for movie screenings after 5PM on Saturdays...
Not bad, $18 dollars saving na iyan - around 12 litres of unleaded fuel na!! :P
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!!
Posts: 19Member
Joined: May 10, 2013
You need to bring a heavy duty jacket for winter. Kahit isa lang or kahit suot mo na, basta meron ka, you'll survive. The thing is, if you buy winter clothes in the Philippines, kahit branded pa yan, mas mura pa rin compared to the branded items here. Kung gusto mo ng bargain items, meron din dito kaso hindi pa rin comparable minsan ang quality. Fleece jackets/jumpers range from as low as $8-$15 kapag bibili ka sa Big W or Kmart.
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