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  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    fair enough... @psychoboy..

    now let's all move to AU.. ;)

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    fair enough... @psychoboy..

    now let's all move to AU.. ;)
    YUP!! Tara na... :)

    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!!

  • Khaosan_RoadKhaosan_Road Melbourne
    Posts: 293Member
    Joined: Dec 12, 2012


    Mate @Khaosan_Road - I am sure ma mimiss mo iyang Bangkok; ako nga taga Singapore before na miss ko ang Singapore ikaw pa kaya na di hamak mas maganda ang Bangkok versus Singapore in many aspects I can personally think of... :)

    May mga Thai food dito (which is my favourite by the way) - pero mapapaisip ka na bumili as it would cost around $10, much expensive than the prices we were used to.

    And yeah, if I may suggest to you - if you have not done exploring South East Asia, do so while you are still based in BKK. Siem Reap is nice, Saigon/Hanoi and the middle part of Vietnam are all nice (with good food...) - if you want to rough it out, you can try Laos and yes if you want off the beaten path, merong Myanmar...

    I miss Singapore, the food, the convenience of the place, the weekend trip but it was time to move on and start something a new... I am very sure you will feel the same way as well! :)

    Make the most out of the remaining days mate!!
    I know! ngaun pa lang kapag naiisip ko na I'm leaving Bangkok soon nalulungkot ako. What I like most about staying here, generally, you'll meet many interesting characters. The amazing diversity of individuals is what makes this city appealing.
    * Khoasan Road - I always hangout with mates in this infamous place. Backpacker area sya and you will defo meet (young) travelers there. I feel like I am also on holidays everytime I go there. Walang Khaosan Road sa AU. :(
    * Fellow expats - I have loads of expat friends here (drinking mates, volleyball mates, fitness mates, IT mates). Social butterfly nga daw ako kasi dami ko mga friends dito. Super active social life ko dito. Not sure kung magagawa ko to sa AU.
    * Locals - majority of Thais are friendly and polite. And often when you smile at them, you will recieve a pleasant smile back. Kaya nga "The Land of Smiles" to eh. I doubt Aussies are like that... :(
    * Food - I love street foods! wala sa AU nito waaaaaaaaaaahhhhh :(
    * Clubs/bars - affordable yung mga fancy/posh clubs here in Bangkok. Every week may mga events and international DJ's playing. For sure expensive to sa AU. :(
    * Easy to travel - since BKK is one of the hubs of South East Asia. Very easy and convenient to travel around. I've been to many SEA countries. I don't like big cities kasi sa BKK na nga ako nakastay. I often visit remote areas whenever I visit a new place. I think I can do this in AU. I prolly do more road trips there.
    * Koh Phangan - I am a Full Moon Party addict! I've been there XX times. I was just there last month and I am thinking of going there again over the weekend this month. I've spent 3 NYE (New Year's Eve) there with my mates and it was always mental! I feel gutted to miss this year. Kapag nasa AU na ako, d na sya magiging accessible. :(
    * and the list goes on and on an on...

    Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    11-05-11: IELTS Exam Result (L-6.5, R-8.5, W-7, S-8)
    11-28-12: Submitted requirements to ACS
    01-08-13: ACS Suitable
    01-08-13: Submitted EOI
    01-21-13: Received invitation to lodge a Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
    02-06-13: Lodged visa application
    02-06-13: Performed Medical exam
    03-22-13: CO Allocated (Team 06 GSM Adelaide, JH)
    03-27-13: Submitted PH Police Clearance, Form 80
    04-26-13: Submitted MY and TH Police Clearance, payslips
    05-13-13: VISA GRANT!
    10-29-13: Initial Entry (Melbourne)

  • dancingmamadancingmama Bundoora
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Sep 05, 2012
    Hi guys....

    I am in the same boat... Counting the days..... We went to melbourne to arrange accomodation last May. Ayun may nakilala naman kami. We are still here in Singapore... Tinatapos lang contrata sa bahay then by october fly na kami for good. Worry ko lang talaga ay work... Sayang din ang trabaho ko dito....nhayzz pero its time to move on..... Any network engineers here in the forum na pwede ako irefer or may alam na opening.....

    November 2011 - IELTS ( R-8 W-8 L-7.5 S-7 )
    April 25, 2012 - ACS submitted (263111)
    June 25, 2012 - Victoria SS submitted
    July 5, 2012 - ACS received Successful(263111)
    July 6, 2012 - EOI submitted (189,190)
    September 6, 2012 - Victoria SS received Successful ( requesting EOI)
    September 6, 2012 - send EOI reference number to Victoria
    September 17, 2012 - received Invitation From Victoria 190
    September 18, 2012 - Lodge Application in DIAC
    October 1, 2012 - Medicals
    October 5, 2012 - CO assigned
    October 17, 2012 - Police Clearance Submitted
    December 13, 2012 - Visa Grant!
    July 25, 2013 - Job Offered and Accepted....

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011


    Mate @Khaosan_Road - I am sure ma mimiss mo iyang Bangkok; ako nga taga Singapore before na miss ko ang Singapore ikaw pa kaya na di hamak mas maganda ang Bangkok versus Singapore in many aspects I can personally think of... :)

    May mga Thai food dito (which is my favourite by the way) - pero mapapaisip ka na bumili as it would cost around $10, much expensive than the prices we were used to.

    And yeah, if I may suggest to you - if you have not done exploring South East Asia, do so while you are still based in BKK. Siem Reap is nice, Saigon/Hanoi and the middle part of Vietnam are all nice (with good food...) - if you want to rough it out, you can try Laos and yes if you want off the beaten path, merong Myanmar...

    I miss Singapore, the food, the convenience of the place, the weekend trip but it was time to move on and start something a new... I am very sure you will feel the same way as well! :)

    Make the most out of the remaining days mate!!
    I know! ngaun pa lang kapag naiisip ko na I'm leaving Bangkok soon nalulungkot ako. What I like most about staying here, generally, you'll meet many interesting characters. The amazing diversity of individuals is what makes this city appealing.
    * Khoasan Road - I always hangout with mates in this infamous place. Backpacker area sya and you will defo meet (young) travelers there. I feel like I am also on holidays everytime I go there. Walang Khaosan Road sa AU. :(
    * Fellow expats - I have loads of expat friends here (drinking mates, volleyball mates, fitness mates, IT mates). Social butterfly nga daw ako kasi dami ko mga friends dito. Super active social life ko dito. Not sure kung magagawa ko to sa AU.
    * Locals - majority of Thais are friendly and polite. And often when you smile at them, you will recieve a pleasant smile back. Kaya nga "The Land of Smiles" to eh. I doubt Aussies are like that... :(
    * Food - I love street foods! wala sa AU nito waaaaaaaaaaahhhhh :(
    * Clubs/bars - affordable yung mga fancy/posh clubs here in Bangkok. Every week may mga events and international DJ's playing. For sure expensive to sa AU. :(
    * Easy to travel - since BKK is one of the hubs of South East Asia. Very easy and convenient to travel around. I've been to many SEA countries. I don't like big cities kasi sa BKK na nga ako nakastay. I often visit remote areas whenever I visit a new place. I think I can do this in AU. I prolly do more road trips there.
    * Koh Phangan - I am a Full Moon Party addict! I've been there XX times. I was just there last month and I am thinking of going there again over the weekend this month. I've spent 3 NYE (New Year's Eve) there with my mates and it was always mental! I feel gutted to miss this year. Kapag nasa AU na ako, d na sya magiging accessible. :(
    * and the list goes on and on an on...

    Ahahahha... Mukhang ma mi miss mo yan lahat!! :)

    Don't forget the tropical climate there!! :) Bangkok is hot and balmy most of the time but you will miss sweating like a pig when you are in Oz na!! :) Remember me on your first winter, you will know what I mean...

    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!!

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Hi guys....

    I am in the same boat... Counting the days..... We went to melbourne to arrange accomodation last May. Ayun may nakilala naman kami. We are still here in Singapore... Tinatapos lang contrata sa bahay then by october fly na kami for good. Worry ko lang talaga ay work... Sayang din ang trabaho ko dito....nhayzz pero its time to move on..... Any network engineers here in the forum na pwede ako irefer or may alam na opening.....
    All the best @dancingmama...

    Do you drive? My suggestion to you is to try getting a license there sa Singapore (if you drove previously in the Philippines) - that way, it will just be as easy as converting your license in VicRoad...

    Cheers!! :)

    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!!

  • dancingmamadancingmama Bundoora
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Sep 05, 2012
    Thanks psychoboy..... I already my drivers license here in singapore... So balak ko talaga i convert na lang ang sg drivers license ko to vic drivers license... Eto ipon muna kami ni wifey... Mukhang mauubos talaga ang ipon namin jan sa melbourne... Is it really difficult to find work there... I have been in the network engineering field for almost 10 years... Natatakot nga ako ngayon makapag sapalaran jan to think maayos naman ang work ko dito... Work is good but living here in sg is not my cup of tea...

    November 2011 - IELTS ( R-8 W-8 L-7.5 S-7 )
    April 25, 2012 - ACS submitted (263111)
    June 25, 2012 - Victoria SS submitted
    July 5, 2012 - ACS received Successful(263111)
    July 6, 2012 - EOI submitted (189,190)
    September 6, 2012 - Victoria SS received Successful ( requesting EOI)
    September 6, 2012 - send EOI reference number to Victoria
    September 17, 2012 - received Invitation From Victoria 190
    September 18, 2012 - Lodge Application in DIAC
    October 1, 2012 - Medicals
    October 5, 2012 - CO assigned
    October 17, 2012 - Police Clearance Submitted
    December 13, 2012 - Visa Grant!
    July 25, 2013 - Job Offered and Accepted....

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Thanks psychoboy..... I already my drivers license here in singapore... So balak ko talaga i convert na lang ang sg drivers license ko to vic drivers license... Eto ipon muna kami ni wifey... Mukhang mauubos talaga ang ipon namin jan sa melbourne... Is it really difficult to find work there... I have been in the network engineering field for almost 10 years... Natatakot nga ako ngayon makapag sapalaran jan to think maayos naman ang work ko dito... Work is good but living here in sg is not my cup of tea...
    Ayus, one less thing to worry yung license mo... Most of us, sooner or later, bibili din talaga ng auto.

    Swertihan lang ang work pre... Of course dependent din ito sa experience mo, resume mo at cover letter mo... Pero assuming you have all 3, you are in a better position I should say. Of course, dapat din na may maghire sa iyo to begin with.

    Mahigpit kasi competition dito eh - dapat ka talaga magpapansin or mapansin... :)

    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!!

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    Kainggit kayo huh? Planning na kayo, kami waiting pa #:-S [-(

    Mga matatanda siguro pinapauna ni Lord sa AUS :D \:D/
    matanda ka jan!!...ano po yun KUYA ROD??!! hahaha...
    • via MARA Agent
      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    hi @Nadine, matagal na po kyo sa AU?
    How soon did you find a job po? Nakka homesick po ba talaga?

    Parang ayaw ko na din umalis eh :( 5 months na lang need na namin umalis.... huhu
    i think i know how you feel... kng iisipin mong palapit na nang palapit, the more ka kakabahan at mag-aalangan...pero sayang ang lahat...sayang ang chances, sayang ang DREAM... sa totoo lang, sa ngayon, i haven't mentioned yet sa work that i have plans of resigning...i don't know what to do next... ng magbo-book na ng ticke, when and where... kung paano makakuha ng accomodation, pano magstart maghanap ng job ... mga ganun... even paano magluto ng pagkain, san mag-i-internet kung walang access sa place of stay mo, hahaha....nakaka-stress kaya till now, wala pa rin akong step...tsk, tsk...
    • via MARA Agent
      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    hi @Nadine, matagal na po kyo sa AU?
    How soon did you find a job po? Nakka homesick po ba talaga?

    Parang ayaw ko na din umalis eh :( 5 months na lang need na namin umalis.... huhu
    i think i know how you feel... kng iisipin mong palapit na nang palapit, the more ka kakabahan at mag-aalangan...pero sayang ang lahat...sayang ang chances, sayang ang DREAM... sa totoo lang, sa ngayon, i haven't mentioned yet sa work that i have plans of resigning...i don't know what to do next... ng magbo-book na ng ticke, when and where... kung paano makakuha ng accomodation, pano magstart maghanap ng job ... mga ganun... even paano magluto ng pagkain, san mag-i-internet kung walang access sa place of stay mo, hahaha....nakaka-stress kaya till now, wala pa rin akong step...tsk, tsk...

    hi @staycool, yun nga andami iniisip. kailangan ng matinding preparations and planning :)
    tapos up to 40kg lang ang pwede dalhin di ba? so need to buy basic things once we land there sa AU. umpisa pa lang gastos na.

    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 :)

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    i need to search pa nga kung ano ang SEASONS sa Au and how cold is the winter there...kung need pa ng makakapal na winter clothes, makabili na dito sa SM Surplus shop para mura, or kung ppwede, sweater lang or jacket...hehe... yun nga lang, it will occupy much space and weight...not unless suutin nalang natin pag-board ng plane...hahaha
    • via MARA Agent
      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    hehehe pwede rin @staycool, suutin na natin :)

    ei tanong pala, halimbawa yung napack natin na luggage, inabot ng say 50kg, okay lang ba yun? bayaran na lang yung excess baggage? or papabawasin satin at papagawang 40kg lang?
    hard rule ba yung 40kg?

    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 :)

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    @peach17 sis, di pa ako naka-reply sa PM mo ha.. medyo busyness ako ngayon sa work eh...try ko tom or sa weekend sumagot dun,k.

    cuirous ako sa sasagot ng question mo ... pero alam mo, kung ipapabayad tayo, mukhang malaki / mahal... dito palang sa domestic flights sa pinas Php 150 (not sure) ang per kilo ng excess baggage eh...international flights pa kaya??...hehe
    • via MARA Agent
      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
  • Khaosan_RoadKhaosan_Road Melbourne
    Posts: 293Member
    Joined: Dec 12, 2012
    OT na pero tanong ko lang rin .. more than 3 yrs na kc expired ung driver's license ko. Kapag magpaparenew ako sa LTO sa Pinas, mgeexam at practical test ba ulet ako?

    Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    11-05-11: IELTS Exam Result (L-6.5, R-8.5, W-7, S-8)
    11-28-12: Submitted requirements to ACS
    01-08-13: ACS Suitable
    01-08-13: Submitted EOI
    01-21-13: Received invitation to lodge a Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
    02-06-13: Lodged visa application
    02-06-13: Performed Medical exam
    03-22-13: CO Allocated (Team 06 GSM Adelaide, JH)
    03-27-13: Submitted PH Police Clearance, Form 80
    04-26-13: Submitted MY and TH Police Clearance, payslips
    05-13-13: VISA GRANT!
    10-29-13: Initial Entry (Melbourne)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    hehehe pwede rin @staycool, suutin na natin :)

    ei tanong pala, halimbawa yung napack natin na luggage, inabot ng say 50kg, okay lang ba yun? bayaran na lang yung excess baggage? or papabawasin satin at papagawang 40kg lang?
    hard rule ba yung 40kg?
    Pwede mo gawin 80kg kung gusto mo BUT you need to pay the excess baggage fee - and mahal sya, international flight will cost you not less than $25 PER KILO... :)

    10 kilos excess mo will be at least $250... :)

    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!!

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    OT na pero tanong ko lang rin .. more than 3 yrs na kc expired ung driver's license ko. Kapag magpaparenew ako sa LTO sa Pinas, mgeexam at practical test ba ulet ako?
    Unfortunately, oo... kailangan mo ulit magexam, practical text!!

    Same happened to me, 3 yrs din as I was out and away sa country. Up to 2 yrs lang ang pwede na expired license that can be renewed automatically. Anything longer than this, ma dormant na ang license mo...

    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!!

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    OT na pero tanong ko lang rin .. more than 3 yrs na kc expired ung driver's license ko. Kapag magpaparenew ako sa LTO sa Pinas, mgeexam at practical test ba ulet ako?
    Unfortunately, oo... kailangan mo ulit magexam, practical text!!

    Same happened to me, 3 yrs din as I was out and away sa country. Up to 2 yrs lang ang pwede na expired license that can be renewed automatically. Anything longer than this, ma dormant na ang license mo...

    oh no... i have renewed my license since 2008?.. haha.
    dapat pwede i-renew pag may valid driving license outside phils..

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    hehehe pwede rin @staycool, suutin na natin :)

    ei tanong pala, halimbawa yung napack natin na luggage, inabot ng say 50kg, okay lang ba yun? bayaran na lang yung excess baggage? or papabawasin satin at papagawang 40kg lang?
    hard rule ba yung 40kg?
    Pwede mo gawin 80kg kung gusto mo BUT you need to pay the excess baggage fee - and mahal sya, international flight will cost you not less than $25 PER KILO... :)

    10 kilos excess mo will be at least $250... :)
    thanks @psychoboy :)

    ayan sis @staycool... sinagot na ni @psychoboy ang aking tanong hehehe
    alam na natin ngayon :)

    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
    guys, @staycool, @abc27, magpa VISA Label pa ba kayo?

    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 :)

  • abc27abc27 North Ryde
    Posts: 213Member
    Joined: Oct 02, 2012
    @peach17 hindi na sis.

    Target Visa Type: Skilled Independent (189)
    Nominated Occupation - Software Engineer (261313)

    03/12/2013: VISA Grant!!! (Thank you, Lord!) IED: 1/12/2014
    03/05/2013: CO allocated (Team 6 GSM Adelaide)
    01/09/2013: Frontloaded health requirements (c/o Nationwide Health Systems)
    01/08/2013: Lodged online visa application for Subclass 189
    01/07/2013: Received invitation from SkillSelect to lodge a Skilled - Independent (189) visa application. Thank God! :)
    12/21/2012: Submitted EOI - 70 pts. (good luck to me again :D )
    12/21/2012: ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree)
    12/14/2012: IELTS result (L/R/W: 8 S: 7 OBS: 8)
    12/01/2012: BC IELTS exam (good luck to me :D )
    11/23/2012: Submitted online ACS skills assessment application
    11/21/2012: Completed ACS required docs
    09/25/2012: Started COE request + other ACS required docs

  • NadineNadine Brisbane
    Posts: 481Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2012
    edited June 2013
    hehehe pwede rin @staycool, suutin na natin :)

    ei tanong pala, halimbawa yung napack natin na luggage, inabot ng say 50kg, okay lang ba yun? bayaran na lang yung excess baggage? or papabawasin satin at papagawang 40kg lang?
    hard rule ba yung 40kg?
    Naku sis, wag na, masyadong mahal! It's possibly $200-300, depende pa kung ano airline. Minimum amount yun. Bili na lang po kayo dito kung kailangan talaga. May mga sweater na $3 sa witchery at jacket na $20 sa rivers, carry na. So yung, $300 niyo, baka worth isang luggage na rin yun. Bring the money, leave the stuff. :)

    Yung taga-airline bibigyan kayo option magbawas or magbayad. Siguro, yung pinaka-importante lang talaga ang dalhin at few winter clothes kung winter ang dating. I brought 1 luggage lang din dito nung dumating ako. At plano ko pa ngayon iuwi yung ibang dala ko.


    21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
    7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
    8 Jan 2013 - visa approved

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    sis @Nadine ... thanks :)
    meron pala mabbilhan na $3 na sweater. ayos :) hehe cge sis, di na lang kami mag overbaggage.

    sana tama lang ang estimate namin para di lumagpas sa 40kg pag niweigh na sa airport.

    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 :)

  • Khaosan_RoadKhaosan_Road Melbourne
    Posts: 293Member
    Joined: Dec 12, 2012
    OT na pero tanong ko lang rin .. more than 3 yrs na kc expired ung driver's license ko. Kapag magpaparenew ako sa LTO sa Pinas, mgeexam at practical test ba ulet ako?
    Unfortunately, oo... kailangan mo ulit magexam, practical text!!

    Same happened to me, 3 yrs din as I was out and away sa country. Up to 2 yrs lang ang pwede na expired license that can be renewed automatically. Anything longer than this, ma dormant na ang license mo...

    patay tayo dyan! 5 yrs na expired license ko eh. At matagal na rin ako d nagddrive eh hehe.

    Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    11-05-11: IELTS Exam Result (L-6.5, R-8.5, W-7, S-8)
    11-28-12: Submitted requirements to ACS
    01-08-13: ACS Suitable
    01-08-13: Submitted EOI
    01-21-13: Received invitation to lodge a Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
    02-06-13: Lodged visa application
    02-06-13: Performed Medical exam
    03-22-13: CO Allocated (Team 06 GSM Adelaide, JH)
    03-27-13: Submitted PH Police Clearance, Form 80
    04-26-13: Submitted MY and TH Police Clearance, payslips
    05-13-13: VISA GRANT!
    10-29-13: Initial Entry (Melbourne)

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    guys, @staycool, @abc27, magpa VISA Label pa ba kayo?
    sa nabasa ko, hindi naman na daw NEED to...although OT ha, san ba nagpapa-visa label?...iba pa yun sa CFO seminar, ayt?...yung sticker?..or yun na din yun???
    • via MARA Agent
      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    @Nadine thanks sa info about the cheap jacket na $3 lang... wala pang P200 yun..mas mura pa kesa sa Surplus shop...hahah...so basically, yung simpleng adidas jacket nalang dadalhin ko...

    @peach17 sis, i still have the idea na suutin ang lahat, patong patong..hahahah!!!! (joke)
    ano bang flights nyo?...ano bang flight ang mura lang pero comfy?...
    • via MARA Agent
      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    guys, @staycool, @abc27, magpa VISA Label pa ba kayo?
    sa nabasa ko, hindi naman na daw NEED to...although OT ha, san ba nagpapa-visa label?...iba pa yun sa CFO seminar, ayt?...yung sticker?..or yun na din yun???
    PR Visa Label is done by the Australian Embassy - after they implemented the electronic visa, di na necessary ang visa label - pero kung gusto mo, pwede ka magbayad ng $70. Back in November last year, di na rin sila nagbibigay ng visa label but I asked the embassy in Singapore kung pwede mabigyan kami ni misis, ang excuse ko was I would be travelling around prior to making a move to Australia. Pumayag naman sila at I was not charged anything. Around December ata sila nag-release ng memo na if you really want the visa label, pwede mabigyan as long as magbayad ng fee...

    CFO Seminar will have a different label naman, ito ay binibigay once you have completed that rubbish seminar... :P The label looks like the image in the below link:

    http://kookyheteromorphic.blogspot.com.au/2010/07/cfo-process.html

    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!!

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    3 days lang ako jan sa Bangkok for work travel and mukhang interesting nga. Pero one thing jan is pag medyo alam nila na baguhan ka eh tatagain ka sa presyo from tuktuk cab to night bazaar. Dapat kalahati agad ang tawad mo. And yes people are generally nice para syang pinas. May special show daw jan, and hopefully makapanuod minsan haha

    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

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    @psychoboy thanks for that helpful information... di nalang ako magpapavisa label...sayang ang $70, additional pocket money pa yun, pambili ng winter clothes...hahah
    • via MARA Agent
      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @psychoboy thanks for that helpful information... di nalang ako magpapavisa label...sayang ang $70, additional pocket money pa yun, pambili ng winter clothes...hahah
    Oo, may pagkamahal sya... Pogi sana may label kaso almost Php3K din yun! :)

    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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