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Canada for me is too far and too cold. Plus, most immigrants have a hard time finding work there, unless they have prior experience or they studied there. Whereas in Au, it is nearer PH, good weather conditions, and easier to get a job.
20110812 - Submitted Vetassess docs
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20140227 - assigned a case officer
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2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
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In the country where I am right now has a similar case, knock on wood, but I can say that I feel safer here than I do kapag nasa sariling bansa ako
I can walk with my backpack on my "back" and not in front of me.
I can stroll in the city center while using my phone or a camera dangling around my neck.
i can shop a very busy marketplace not worrying if someone's eying my wallet.
ang hindi lang talaga matapatan ng ibang bansa, at least on my own perspective.. ay yung saya ng mg Pilipino at saya sa Pilipinas.. lalo na ngayong magpapasko.
i was in New York City, on Christmas Day last year, pam-pelikula ang setting, may konting snow, naka-winter clothes ang mga tao... makulay, masaya, kumukutikutitap!
but I'd rather be in Pinas that time having a simple, happy time with family and friends.
So wala talaga sa lugar yan.. kung san ka masaya.
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03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
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04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
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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!!)
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kung ang vantage point mo e PH, di hamak na mas malapit ang OZ kesa sa Pinas.
may mga klasmeyt ako na nagmigrate sa US at Canada at simula nung nagpunta sila dun e hindi pa sila nakakabalik sa Pinas for more than a decade.
Reason: sobrang mahal ng pamasahe pabalik ng Pinas.
Samantalang sa OZ, pwede ka umuwi sa Pinas every year, at lalo na ngayon na may Cebu Pac na mas mura pamasahe.
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ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
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03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
May 2015 - Big Move
June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland
And now...... living the life that i have imagined
"A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams
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That's exactly what I meant.. like if you're in the US-- Canada, Central America, and the Caribbean is right at your doorstep.. then with all travel promos like Groupon, you can go to Europe cheaper and faster, I supposed, than if you're coming from Oz.
The airfare from US to Phils is not that expensive anymore, baka noong 1980s pa yun. A lot of pinoys choose not to have a vacation in the Philippines, not because of airfare alone... pero usually yung mga kaakibat na gastos kapag umuwi ang isang OFW.. lalo na kapag magpapasko
On the otherhand, one of the prime reasons I chose Oz is its proximity sa Pinas.. I could go on a quick vacation without having to sit on a plane for 16 hours or more.
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
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ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
May 2015 - Big Move
June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland
And now...... living the life that i have imagined
"A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams
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Hmmm I wonder how much it would cost kung nasa AU na kami.
Any advise sa mga nasa AU na? Para maisama sa budget.. hehe
Thanks!
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ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
May 2015 - Big Move
June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland
And now...... living the life that i have imagined
"A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams
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31 May 13 - Vetassess Requirements Acknowledge
22 June 13 - IELTS Exam at IDP Singapore
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30 Aug 13 - Vetassess Results - Positive + EOI Submitted
4 Sept 13 - Initial Contact WA SS
5 Sept 13 - Invited to apply for WA SS
9 Sept 13 - WA SS approved!
12 Sept 13 - Lodged Visa 190
23 Sept 13 - Medical Examination - SATA Bedok SG
27 Sept 13 - Medicals Uploaded
21 Oct 13 - CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team 6, MN)
1 Nov 13 - SG PCC submitted
5 Dec 13 - Visa Granted! To God be the Glory!
IED: 26 Sep 14
1 May 14 - Touchdown Perth!
12 June 14 - First day of work. God will always provide.
Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord;
And He will give you the desires of your heart.
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Joined: Sep 11, 2013
hello sa lahat...makisali lang ako sa forum na to....
From OZ to Pinas, airfare would depend kung saang state ka mag depart
and would depend kung anong airline at kung anong season
Cheaper airline like jetstar that travels to Manila from OZ and may Cebu Pac
SG to Pinas would still be cheaper kahit peak season kasi malapit sa Pinas
At sa main topic naman: Singapore VS Australia VS Canada VS Pinas:
Singapore = positive would be malaki sweldo, standard of living is good
negative would be mahal daw yong bahay and car
Australia = positive for some would be the weather/climate;
for some people, it will give them more opportunities
to work and excel in their field of work at sa iba yong
tax system is good - "salary packaging"
= negative? depends on the individual's experiences
Canada = positive: maganda na country
negative: minsan nagpapala ka pa ng snow; long flight to Pinas
Pinas = positive: more fun in the Philippines; mura ang fee pagnagpapamper ka
ng sarili mo like manicure, pedicure, massage...masaya ang pasko!!!
= negative: d mo nakikita kung saan napupunta tax mo
Sa ibang countries, malaki tax nila pero nakikita naman na ginagamit talaga ng government
like good public roads and good health system...free checkup, free hospitalization and subsidize meds, free school at iba pa...
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State: Sydney
Airline: Cebu Pac
AU$1700 return sameng 3 na
no meal no baggage papunta
no meal 1 baggage pabalik ng Sydney
kailangan lang lagi ka alert sa promo, bilis maubos hehehe
pero may isa pa option, jetstar kaso hindi direct flight, dadaan pa ng Darwin.
pero halos same lang ng price sa cebu pac.
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May bata ba kayo kasama ? hcomfortable ba sa bata yung byahe / services / space ng seat?
Narinig ko lang na modified daw yung eroplano at pinadamihan ng seat capacity.
ok yun ah 1700 for xmas na...
sana nxt yr eh makakuha kami.
para mak pag pasko nama nsa pinas.
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Can't wait to have a loooooooooooooooong vacation this December, sa SG 1 week na bakasyon pahirapan pa.. lolz..
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wow answerte nyo naman bossing, oo nga 1 - 2weeks dito swerte kana sa 2 weeks kapag pinayagan ka..: )
I haven't lost everything except my mind...
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New promo ba nila yan? or matagal ka na nakabili?
Mura yan kung dec / xms ang travel duration.
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May kasabihan tayo: Kuripot man at magaling... yayaman din....
http://kuripotism.blogspot.com.au
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2 years ago nakakuha kami ng same price going to manila ....
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07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
May 2015 - Big Move
June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland
And now...... living the life that i have imagined
"A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams
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Bought it last Sept 29, 2014.. i just checked and if I will buy now the price would be approximately 1800aud with the same dates... i will try to check again pag malapit na if price will change drastically..
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kaya no idea kung comfortable o hindi, pero ok na saken yun kahit pa nakatayo hahaha.
3rd week Dec alis namin balik ng first week ng January.
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??? Diba mas marami nagtatravel ng pasko.
Considering na may force shutdown pa usually mga company sa OZ pag pasko hangang New Year.
Mas marami nag-uuwian kaya nga nagmamahalan airfare pag pasko e.
I don't get your logic.
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ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
May 2015 - Big Move
June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland
And now...... living the life that i have imagined
"A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams
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naiisip ko kasi kung maglabas masok ako isang araw habang PR parin
I haven't lost everything except my mind...
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04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
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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
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another question: ito bigla nalang tumama saken e
naging concern ko to simula nung makita ko mga pamangkin ko naglalakihan na yung isa nasa college na bigla ko napaisip ako sa future nang kid ko
sa AU ba ang mga bata eh parang dito sa SG na sobrang exposed sa gadgets e.g. ipads, iphone computers at kung ano ano pang related sa digital age?
kasi pansin ko sa Pinas ang mga bata saka adolescents sunod sa uso kahit hindi kaya nang magulang ipipilit minsan gagawa pa nang kung ano anong kalokohan, nasaksihan ko to sa mga ibang pamilya sa mga tropa ko. yung bang exaggerated na consumerism na gusto ko jordan shoes gusto ko branded gusto ko ito gusto ko iyan at kung ano ano pang trending na gamit.
saka lately mga kumakalat na mga kabobohan sa FB mga kabataan nagvivideo nang kung ano anong kagagahan sa social media, you name it you guessed it.
medyo naalarma ako although may parents participation sa pagpapalaki syempre darating pa rin yung downtime na hindi natin sila lagi nasusubaybayan.
napaisip ako kung rampant din ba to sa AU? maraming salamat sana may makasagot
I haven't lost everything except my mind...
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Purchasing power of AUD is too strong na mismong pagbili ng adidas na sapatos eh parang bumili ka lang ng suka sa tindahan.
Kung nagugulat ang pinoy sa ganyang standard ng mga 1st world countries like OZ, that's because mahirap kasi ang bansa natin.
Ngaun kung oks lang sau na lumaking addict anak mo, then live in australia. D2 normal lang ang drug addiction s mga kabataan.
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though there are more juvenile delinquents here than where we lived before (Singapore) but I really find it disturbing that you label seeing an "adik" kid normal in Australia...
overall i would still find it safer to raise my kids here in Australia than in the Philippines...
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!!