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  • Noodles12Noodles12 Sydney
    Posts: 495Member
    Joined: May 12, 2016

    @rjlim said:

    Depende yan kasi kung gaano ka katagal sa IE mo at kung meron kang permanent address na pede padalahan ng TFN, medicare card, drivers license etc.

    @rjlim, I'm from St Marys, western side of Sydney but I work in the city.

    oo nga noh? lol tama kasi via mail nga pala. City rin ako sa North Sydney, kape minsan!

    Di ako masyado lumalabas pag weekdays. Ofis bahay lang since medyo matagal byahe at nag hihintay si kumander at anak sa bahay. lol

    Minsan merong meetup IT pinoy Sydney eh. hanapin mo sa FB yung group since IT ka din naman ata. Madami kang pinoy na nasa IT field din na makikilala dun.

    261312 - Developer Programmer
    May 2016 - Started gathering ACS requirements
    May 2016 - IELTS self review
    Jun 2016 - PTE-A self review (Haven't decided which one will choose between IELTS and PTE)
    Jun 16 2016 - Completed employment references for ACS assessment.
    Jun 28 2016 - Submitted requirements to ACS
    Jul 08 2016 - Received ACS Result. (AQF Bachelor Degree with a major in computing, 7yrs ++ years credited. sayang nde pa naging 8yrs)
    Sep 08 2016 - IELTS Speaking Test
    Sep 10 2016 - IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing Test
    Sep 23 2016 - IELTS Result (L7.5, R7, S8, W6.5) :(
    Sep 26 2016 - Applied for remarking
    Nov 30 2016 - Got result for remarking, score did not changed (wasted precious time)
    Dec 20 2016 - Took PTE-A Exam
    Dec 21 2016 - Got PTE Result (L 77, R, 70, S 82, W 80) Thank God!
    Dec 27 2016 - Submitted EOI 189 (65pts)
    Feb 2, 2017 - EOI pts updated to 70 pts due to 8yrs work experience milestone.
    Feb 15, 2017 - Invited to lodge
    March 25, 2017 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
    Apr 11, 2017 - Lodge Application
    Apr 12, 2017 - Front loaded Docs
    May 2, 2017 - CO Contact GSM Adelaide - Requesting for additional Employment evidence, Health Dec for child, Additional De facto Evidence, Consent for Child.
    May 15, 2017 - Submitted all docs requested by CO.
    Aug 10, 2017 - Second CO contact requesting for partner's evidence of functional English (even though we submitted this during lodging)
    Aug 11, 2017 - Submitted CO requested document.
    Nov 1, 2017 3rd CO Contact requesting for new medical exam for daughter since the TB test already expired.

    (panong nde ma eexpire eh ang tagal tagal na namin nag lodge. Malapit nadin mag expire yung NBI clearance ko so sa 4th CO contact rerequest naman ng new NBI clearance?)

    Nov 11, 2017 - Medical of daughter
    Jan 12, 2017 - Submitted New NBI Clearance
    Jan 17, 2018 - 4th CO Contact requesting for Health undertaking form for our daughter. Submit the form the same day.
    Feb 20, 2018 - Sent Feedback to DIBP regarding how slow the processing of the CO.
    Feb 21, 2018 - Grant Received!!!
    May 11, 2018 - Initial Entry at Sydney
    Dec 2018 or Jan 2019 Tentative big move!

  • rjlimrjlim Sydney
    Posts: 127Member
    Joined: Nov 26, 2018

    @ali0522 said:
    @rjlim ilang years na po kayo ngddirve? full license po nakuha nyo?

    @ali0522 12 years po yes full nakuha ko

    ali0522

    Jul 15 2017 | Desire to migrate to AU initiated
    Aug 17 2017 | Inquired at migration assistance but fee was too high
    Aug 30 2017 | Invoked a freelance migration agent
    Sep 20 2017 | ACS assessment request
    Nov 15 2017 | ACS results positive
    Dec 11 2017 | PTE review course taken
    Jan 08 2018 | PTE take (L-80 | R-73 | S-84 | W-82) (Proficient)
    Jan 09 2018 | EOI lodge 189 | 65 | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
    Apr 23 2018 | PTE Retake. (L-80 | R-80 | S-83 | W-78) (Proficient)
    May 23 2018 | PTE Retake. (L-82 | R-79 | S-85 | W-83) (Superior)
    May 24 2018 | Updated EOI 189 | 75 | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
    Jul 02 2018 | Points reduced to 70 because of age
    Jul 02 2018 | Updated EOI 189 | 70 | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
    Nov 11 2018 | 189 Invite THANK YOU LORD!
    Nov 17 2018 | Medical exam
    Dec 04 2018 | Visa lodge
    Mar 19 2019 | Visa DG! To God Be The Glory! God is good all the time! All the time God is good!
    between the dates are a lot of requirements gathering and praying
    July 25 2019 | Touchdown Sydney!
    July 26 2019 | Medicare and ATO
    July 29 2019 | Job hunting and house hunting
    Aug 8 2019 | Move in new house
    Sept 26 2019 | started First job! Praise the Lord
    Oct 24 2019 | resigned from 1st job
    Oct 28 2019 | started second job aligned with my skills and previous experience
    Dec 22 2020 | logged child visa 101
    Feb 19 2021 | AFP and Medical Request
    May 05 2021 | Child Visa 101 approved

  • johnnydapperjohnnydapper Australia
    Posts: 175Member
    Joined: Mar 16, 2019

    Hello, ung mga mag big move from Manila. exempted ba ang mga PR 189/190 sa travel tax? Thanks

    EOI: July 1,2019 with 75 points SA Registered Nurse
    Invite: October 3, 2019
    Lodge: October 17, 2019
    Direct Grant: December 3, 2019

  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
    Posts: 985Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2016

    @johnnydapper said:
    Hello, ung mga mag big move from Manila. exempted ba ang mga PR 189/190 sa travel tax? Thanks

    yes. pero hindi yung una. labo nga eh. yung unang alis ko, pinagbayad ako. nung dumalaw ako, hindi na ko pinag bayad.

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • Noodles12Noodles12 Sydney
    Posts: 495Member
    Joined: May 12, 2016

    @xiaolico said:

    @johnnydapper said:
    Hello, ung mga mag big move from Manila. exempted ba ang mga PR 189/190 sa travel tax? Thanks

    yes. pero hindi yung una. labo nga eh. yung unang alis ko, pinagbayad ako. nung dumalaw ako, hindi na ko pinag bayad.

    Yung unang alis kasi hindi pa activated yung pagiging PR mo. Once activated na siya hindi ka na required ng travel tax sa pinas.

    261312 - Developer Programmer
    May 2016 - Started gathering ACS requirements
    May 2016 - IELTS self review
    Jun 2016 - PTE-A self review (Haven't decided which one will choose between IELTS and PTE)
    Jun 16 2016 - Completed employment references for ACS assessment.
    Jun 28 2016 - Submitted requirements to ACS
    Jul 08 2016 - Received ACS Result. (AQF Bachelor Degree with a major in computing, 7yrs ++ years credited. sayang nde pa naging 8yrs)
    Sep 08 2016 - IELTS Speaking Test
    Sep 10 2016 - IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing Test
    Sep 23 2016 - IELTS Result (L7.5, R7, S8, W6.5) :(
    Sep 26 2016 - Applied for remarking
    Nov 30 2016 - Got result for remarking, score did not changed (wasted precious time)
    Dec 20 2016 - Took PTE-A Exam
    Dec 21 2016 - Got PTE Result (L 77, R, 70, S 82, W 80) Thank God!
    Dec 27 2016 - Submitted EOI 189 (65pts)
    Feb 2, 2017 - EOI pts updated to 70 pts due to 8yrs work experience milestone.
    Feb 15, 2017 - Invited to lodge
    March 25, 2017 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
    Apr 11, 2017 - Lodge Application
    Apr 12, 2017 - Front loaded Docs
    May 2, 2017 - CO Contact GSM Adelaide - Requesting for additional Employment evidence, Health Dec for child, Additional De facto Evidence, Consent for Child.
    May 15, 2017 - Submitted all docs requested by CO.
    Aug 10, 2017 - Second CO contact requesting for partner's evidence of functional English (even though we submitted this during lodging)
    Aug 11, 2017 - Submitted CO requested document.
    Nov 1, 2017 3rd CO Contact requesting for new medical exam for daughter since the TB test already expired.

    (panong nde ma eexpire eh ang tagal tagal na namin nag lodge. Malapit nadin mag expire yung NBI clearance ko so sa 4th CO contact rerequest naman ng new NBI clearance?)

    Nov 11, 2017 - Medical of daughter
    Jan 12, 2017 - Submitted New NBI Clearance
    Jan 17, 2018 - 4th CO Contact requesting for Health undertaking form for our daughter. Submit the form the same day.
    Feb 20, 2018 - Sent Feedback to DIBP regarding how slow the processing of the CO.
    Feb 21, 2018 - Grant Received!!!
    May 11, 2018 - Initial Entry at Sydney
    Dec 2018 or Jan 2019 Tentative big move!

  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
    Posts: 985Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2016

    @Noodles12 said:

    @xiaolico said:

    @johnnydapper said:
    Hello, ung mga mag big move from Manila. exempted ba ang mga PR 189/190 sa travel tax? Thanks

    yes. pero hindi yung una. labo nga eh. yung unang alis ko, pinagbayad ako. nung dumalaw ako, hindi na ko pinag bayad.

    Yung unang alis kasi hindi pa activated yung pagiging PR mo. Once activated na siya hindi ka na required ng travel tax sa pinas.

    Honestly, i think money making ng pinas. nasa visa grant yung effective date eh. so it doent make sense. plus add to the fact na tayo lang ata sa buong mundo ang may ganun na tax.

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • Noodles12Noodles12 Sydney
    Posts: 495Member
    Joined: May 12, 2016

    @xiaolico said:

    @Noodles12 said:

    @xiaolico said:

    @johnnydapper said:
    Hello, ung mga mag big move from Manila. exempted ba ang mga PR 189/190 sa travel tax? Thanks

    yes. pero hindi yung una. labo nga eh. yung unang alis ko, pinagbayad ako. nung dumalaw ako, hindi na ko pinag bayad.

    Yung unang alis kasi hindi pa activated yung pagiging PR mo. Once activated na siya hindi ka na required ng travel tax sa pinas.

    Honestly, i think money making ng pinas. nasa visa grant yung effective date eh. so it doent make sense. plus add to the fact na tayo lang ata sa buong mundo ang may ganun na tax.

    May expiration yung visa diba kapag hindi ka nakapag enter ng AUs before the IE date? Ibig sabihin hindi pa activated yung visa mo hangat hindi ka pa nakakatapak or dumaan sa immigration ng AU? Am i correct?

    Lets say granted na visa mo pero hindi ka pumunta ng AU at lumipas na yung "Must Make First Entry to Australia Before (date)". Ano ba mangyayare? valid padin ba yung visa mo? If hindi na valid, meaning hindi ka padin PR.

    Baka merong mas makakapag explain. pero yeah bakit pa nga ba mag babayad ng travel tax samantalang yung pinang gawa ng airport eh galing na nga sa tax.

    261312 - Developer Programmer
    May 2016 - Started gathering ACS requirements
    May 2016 - IELTS self review
    Jun 2016 - PTE-A self review (Haven't decided which one will choose between IELTS and PTE)
    Jun 16 2016 - Completed employment references for ACS assessment.
    Jun 28 2016 - Submitted requirements to ACS
    Jul 08 2016 - Received ACS Result. (AQF Bachelor Degree with a major in computing, 7yrs ++ years credited. sayang nde pa naging 8yrs)
    Sep 08 2016 - IELTS Speaking Test
    Sep 10 2016 - IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing Test
    Sep 23 2016 - IELTS Result (L7.5, R7, S8, W6.5) :(
    Sep 26 2016 - Applied for remarking
    Nov 30 2016 - Got result for remarking, score did not changed (wasted precious time)
    Dec 20 2016 - Took PTE-A Exam
    Dec 21 2016 - Got PTE Result (L 77, R, 70, S 82, W 80) Thank God!
    Dec 27 2016 - Submitted EOI 189 (65pts)
    Feb 2, 2017 - EOI pts updated to 70 pts due to 8yrs work experience milestone.
    Feb 15, 2017 - Invited to lodge
    March 25, 2017 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
    Apr 11, 2017 - Lodge Application
    Apr 12, 2017 - Front loaded Docs
    May 2, 2017 - CO Contact GSM Adelaide - Requesting for additional Employment evidence, Health Dec for child, Additional De facto Evidence, Consent for Child.
    May 15, 2017 - Submitted all docs requested by CO.
    Aug 10, 2017 - Second CO contact requesting for partner's evidence of functional English (even though we submitted this during lodging)
    Aug 11, 2017 - Submitted CO requested document.
    Nov 1, 2017 3rd CO Contact requesting for new medical exam for daughter since the TB test already expired.

    (panong nde ma eexpire eh ang tagal tagal na namin nag lodge. Malapit nadin mag expire yung NBI clearance ko so sa 4th CO contact rerequest naman ng new NBI clearance?)

    Nov 11, 2017 - Medical of daughter
    Jan 12, 2017 - Submitted New NBI Clearance
    Jan 17, 2018 - 4th CO Contact requesting for Health undertaking form for our daughter. Submit the form the same day.
    Feb 20, 2018 - Sent Feedback to DIBP regarding how slow the processing of the CO.
    Feb 21, 2018 - Grant Received!!!
    May 11, 2018 - Initial Entry at Sydney
    Dec 2018 or Jan 2019 Tentative big move!

  • rjlimrjlim Sydney
    Posts: 127Member
    Joined: Nov 26, 2018

    checked sa Tieza, kelangan less than 1 year ka lang sa PH

    Who are exempted from paying the Travel Tax?
    Filipino citizens who are permanent residents abroad and Balikbayan visitors,
    who have stayed in the Philippines for less than one year (under Sec. 2 (1) of
    Executive Order No. 283, which amended P.D. No. 1183, as amended). Also
    exempted are Overseas Filipino Contract Workers.

    tesu

    Jul 15 2017 | Desire to migrate to AU initiated
    Aug 17 2017 | Inquired at migration assistance but fee was too high
    Aug 30 2017 | Invoked a freelance migration agent
    Sep 20 2017 | ACS assessment request
    Nov 15 2017 | ACS results positive
    Dec 11 2017 | PTE review course taken
    Jan 08 2018 | PTE take (L-80 | R-73 | S-84 | W-82) (Proficient)
    Jan 09 2018 | EOI lodge 189 | 65 | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
    Apr 23 2018 | PTE Retake. (L-80 | R-80 | S-83 | W-78) (Proficient)
    May 23 2018 | PTE Retake. (L-82 | R-79 | S-85 | W-83) (Superior)
    May 24 2018 | Updated EOI 189 | 75 | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
    Jul 02 2018 | Points reduced to 70 because of age
    Jul 02 2018 | Updated EOI 189 | 70 | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
    Nov 11 2018 | 189 Invite THANK YOU LORD!
    Nov 17 2018 | Medical exam
    Dec 04 2018 | Visa lodge
    Mar 19 2019 | Visa DG! To God Be The Glory! God is good all the time! All the time God is good!
    between the dates are a lot of requirements gathering and praying
    July 25 2019 | Touchdown Sydney!
    July 26 2019 | Medicare and ATO
    July 29 2019 | Job hunting and house hunting
    Aug 8 2019 | Move in new house
    Sept 26 2019 | started First job! Praise the Lord
    Oct 24 2019 | resigned from 1st job
    Oct 28 2019 | started second job aligned with my skills and previous experience
    Dec 22 2020 | logged child visa 101
    Feb 19 2021 | AFP and Medical Request
    May 05 2021 | Child Visa 101 approved

  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
    Posts: 985Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2016
    edited January 2020

    @Noodles12 said:

    @xiaolico said:

    @Noodles12 said:

    @xiaolico said:

    @johnnydapper said:
    Hello, ung mga mag big move from Manila. exempted ba ang mga PR 189/190 sa travel tax? Thanks

    yes. pero hindi yung una. labo nga eh. yung unang alis ko, pinagbayad ako. nung dumalaw ako, hindi na ko pinag bayad.

    Yung unang alis kasi hindi pa activated yung pagiging PR mo. Once activated na siya hindi ka na required ng travel tax sa pinas.

    Honestly, i think money making ng pinas. nasa visa grant yung effective date eh. so it doent make sense. plus add to the fact na tayo lang ata sa buong mundo ang may ganun na tax.

    May expiration yung visa diba kapag hindi ka nakapag enter ng AUs before the IE date? Ibig sabihin hindi pa activated yung visa mo hangat hindi ka pa nakakatapak or dumaan sa immigration ng AU? Am i correct?

    Lets say granted na visa mo pero hindi ka pumunta ng AU at lumipas na yung "Must Make First Entry to Australia Before (date)". Ano ba mangyayare? valid padin ba yung visa mo? If hindi na valid, meaning hindi ka padin PR.

    Baka merong mas makakapag explain. pero yeah bakit pa nga ba mag babayad ng travel tax samantalang yung pinang gawa ng airport eh galing na nga sa tax.

    point taken. pero since wala pa yung expiration date, valid pa din yung visa mo diba. pag nag apply ka ng work ng nasa pinas ka pa, puwede ka mag apply kahit yung requirement is PR diba? kahit di ka pa nag entry. so PR ka na even if hindi ka pa nag entry. PR status mo is yung visa, tama ba? so agree ka sa travel tax na yan? "Lets say granted na visa mo pero hindi ka pumunta ng AU at lumipas na yung "Must Make First Entry to Australia Before (date)". Ano ba mangyayare? valid padin ba yung visa mo? If hindi na valid, meaning hindi ka padin PR. " since umalis ka ng hindi pa lumilipas to, it means valid yung pr mo diba? well yun understanding ko. doesn't make sense sa akin bakit hindi mo susundan yung effective date. hindi naman entry date yan eh, effective date.

    "Baka merong mas makakapag explain. pero yeah bakit pa nga ba mag babayad ng travel tax samantalang yung pinang gawa ng airport eh galing na nga sa tax."

    sobrang agree dito. pati ticket may tax na. tas bakit locals lang magbabayad ng tax. pati bakit pinas lang may ganyan

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
    Posts: 985Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2016

    @rjlim said:
    checked sa Tieza, kelangan less than 1 year ka lang sa PH

    Who are exempted from paying the Travel Tax?
    Filipino citizens who are permanent residents abroad and Balikbayan visitors,
    who have stayed in the Philippines for less than one year (under Sec. 2 (1) of
    Executive Order No. 283, which amended P.D. No. 1183, as amended). Also
    exempted are Overseas Filipino Contract Workers.

    ,medyo tricky to no. Iba ba yung PR sa OFW? hindi ka naman au citizen, so technically kahit pr ka, ofw ka diba?

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • corrappyka_CEcorrappyka_CE Makati, Philippines
    Posts: 134Member
    Joined: Feb 06, 2017

    @xiaolico based daw kc sa PDOS, ang OFWs are temporary migrants whereas ung PR visa holders are Permanent migrants.

    Ung mga exempted from travel tax are those who are already residing abroad and went back sa pinas for a vacation or short period (less than one year).

    Someone during our PDOS asked this and the facilitator told us na hindi pa daw kmi exempted from paying the travel tax during our first departure sa pinas.

    rjlim

    233211 Civil Engineer | Age: 30 pts | English: 20 pts | Qualification: 15 pts | Work Experience: 10 pts | Total: 75 pts

    28 Feb 2017 : Registered for IELTS @ IDP
    24 Mar 2017 : IELTS (GT) S Exam
    25 Mar 2017 : IELTS (GT) LRW Exam
    07 Apr 2017 : IELTS Results - L7.5/R7.5/W6.5/S7.0
    24 Apr 2017 : Lodge EA Assessment (CDR+RSEA)
    29 Jun 2017 : Assessment in-Progress (EA)
    29 Jun 2017 : Awaiting Applicant Response
    29 Jun 2017 : Positive Outcome (233211 Civil Engineer)
    14 Dec 2017 : Change of Status (Single to Married)
    22 Aug 2018 : PTE-A Exam
    23 Aug 2018 : PTE-A Results - L90/R90/W90/S90
    25 Aug 2018 : EOI Lodged 70 pts
    06 Oct 2018 : EOI Auto-updated to 75 pts (Experience Milestone)
    10 Oct 2018 : ITA Received Visa 189
    14 Oct 2018 : Application for E-Appeal (Wife's SG COC)
    16 Oct 2018 : Approval of E-Appeal (Wife's SG COC)
    17 Oct 2018 : Medical Exam of Main Applicant @ Philippines
    22 Oct 2018 : Health Clearance Provided - No further actions Required (Main Applicant)
    07 Nov 2018 : Medical Exam of Dependent @ Singapore
    12 Nov 2018 : Examinations ready for assessment - No further actions required (Secondary Applicant)
    13 Nov 2018 : Additional 603 respiratory investigation for Wife (6 months Treatment)
    04 Dec 2018 : Visa 189 Lodged
    07 Dec 2018 : Passport Renewal
    27 Dec 2018 : SPA + CANA + DFA Authentication for Qatar PCC Application
    05 Jan 2019 : Passport Release
    13 Feb 2019 : End of Sputum Culture Exam for Dependent
    17 Feb 2019 : Qatar Police Clearance release and upload
    05 Mar 2019 : CO Contact requesting for Wife's Medical Exam / GSM Adelaide / Wilson
    07 Jun 2019 : Wife has completed 6-month Treatment
    07 Jun 2019 : Examinations ready for assessment - No further actions required (Secondary Applicant)
    11 Jun 2019 : Additional 601 Sputum culture and smear exam for Wife (6 to 8 Weeks incubation period)
    21 Jun 2019 : Sputum Culture and Smear Exam Sampling @ SATA Bedok SG
    02 Sep 2019 : Sputum Culture and Smear Exam completed
    03 Sep 2019 : Health Clearance Provided - No further actions Required (Secondary Applicant)
    03 Sep 2019 : Feedback (Suggestion) Sent + Emailed CO
    18 Sep 2019 : Feedback (Complain) Sent [Delayed Processing + Expiring Health Assessment]
    25 Sep 2019 : Feedback (Complain) Sent [Delayed Processing + Expiring Police Clearance]
    04 Oct 2019 : Emailed CO [Expired Police Clearance + Frontloaded Form 815]
    16 Dec 2019 : Visa Grant

    07 Jan 2020 : Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar @ CFO Manila
    09 Feb 2020 : Big Move - Melbourne, VIC

  • Noodles12Noodles12 Sydney
    Posts: 495Member
    Joined: May 12, 2016

    @xiaolico medyo magulo nga talaga yung rules, madaming grey areas.

    Kasi pede ka ba maging PR(resident ng isang bansa) kung ang hawak mo lang is visa letter at hindi ka pa dumaan sa immigation or ni tumapak man lang sa australian soil? I think for this, hindi... hindi ka pa PR pero meron kang visa para ma maging PR at ma aactivate lang yun kapag dumaan ka na sa immigration ng AU. Kumbaga yung visa mo is privilege palang para maging PR.

    Parang tourist. Pde ka ba maging tourist ng isang bansa ng hindi ka pa pumunta sa bansang bibisitahin mo? pero may valid tourist visa ka na. ibig sabihin may privilege kang mag tour pero hindi ka pa nag tourist.

    If hindi mo ginrab yung privilege mo at lumipas yung expiration ng IED mo then wala na yung privilege mo na maging resident. I might be wrong pero eto yung pag kakaintindi ko.

    Pero all in all dapat talaga walang travel tax. lahat nalang sa pinas tinataxan tapos hindi mo maramdaman saan napupunta tax mo.

    261312 - Developer Programmer
    May 2016 - Started gathering ACS requirements
    May 2016 - IELTS self review
    Jun 2016 - PTE-A self review (Haven't decided which one will choose between IELTS and PTE)
    Jun 16 2016 - Completed employment references for ACS assessment.
    Jun 28 2016 - Submitted requirements to ACS
    Jul 08 2016 - Received ACS Result. (AQF Bachelor Degree with a major in computing, 7yrs ++ years credited. sayang nde pa naging 8yrs)
    Sep 08 2016 - IELTS Speaking Test
    Sep 10 2016 - IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing Test
    Sep 23 2016 - IELTS Result (L7.5, R7, S8, W6.5) :(
    Sep 26 2016 - Applied for remarking
    Nov 30 2016 - Got result for remarking, score did not changed (wasted precious time)
    Dec 20 2016 - Took PTE-A Exam
    Dec 21 2016 - Got PTE Result (L 77, R, 70, S 82, W 80) Thank God!
    Dec 27 2016 - Submitted EOI 189 (65pts)
    Feb 2, 2017 - EOI pts updated to 70 pts due to 8yrs work experience milestone.
    Feb 15, 2017 - Invited to lodge
    March 25, 2017 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
    Apr 11, 2017 - Lodge Application
    Apr 12, 2017 - Front loaded Docs
    May 2, 2017 - CO Contact GSM Adelaide - Requesting for additional Employment evidence, Health Dec for child, Additional De facto Evidence, Consent for Child.
    May 15, 2017 - Submitted all docs requested by CO.
    Aug 10, 2017 - Second CO contact requesting for partner's evidence of functional English (even though we submitted this during lodging)
    Aug 11, 2017 - Submitted CO requested document.
    Nov 1, 2017 3rd CO Contact requesting for new medical exam for daughter since the TB test already expired.

    (panong nde ma eexpire eh ang tagal tagal na namin nag lodge. Malapit nadin mag expire yung NBI clearance ko so sa 4th CO contact rerequest naman ng new NBI clearance?)

    Nov 11, 2017 - Medical of daughter
    Jan 12, 2017 - Submitted New NBI Clearance
    Jan 17, 2018 - 4th CO Contact requesting for Health undertaking form for our daughter. Submit the form the same day.
    Feb 20, 2018 - Sent Feedback to DIBP regarding how slow the processing of the CO.
    Feb 21, 2018 - Grant Received!!!
    May 11, 2018 - Initial Entry at Sydney
    Dec 2018 or Jan 2019 Tentative big move!

  • rjlimrjlim Sydney
    Posts: 127Member
    Joined: Nov 26, 2018

    @Noodles12 said:
    @xiaolico medyo magulo nga talaga yung rules, madaming grey areas.

    Kasi pede ka ba maging PR(resident ng isang bansa) kung ang hawak mo lang is visa letter at hindi ka pa dumaan sa immigation or ni tumapak man lang sa australian soil? I think for this, hindi... hindi ka pa PR pero meron kang visa para ma maging PR at ma aactivate lang yun kapag dumaan ka na sa immigration ng AU. Kumbaga yung visa mo is privilege palang para maging PR.

    Parang tourist. Pde ka ba maging tourist ng isang bansa ng hindi ka pa pumunta sa bansang bibisitahin mo? pero may valid tourist visa ka na. ibig sabihin may privilege kang mag tour pero hindi ka pa nag tourist.

    If hindi mo ginrab yung privilege mo at lumipas yung expiration ng IED mo then wala na yung privilege mo na maging resident. I might be wrong pero eto yung pag kakaintindi ko.

    Pero all in all dapat talaga walang travel tax. lahat nalang sa pinas tinataxan tapos hindi mo maramdaman saan napupunta tax mo.

    I agree with @Noodles12 isa pa example nito is pag mag aapply kana as citizen. Hindi naman dun sa visa issue date and sinusunod kundi yung initial entry date. So considered ka lang na PR kapag naka pag entry kana

    Jul 15 2017 | Desire to migrate to AU initiated
    Aug 17 2017 | Inquired at migration assistance but fee was too high
    Aug 30 2017 | Invoked a freelance migration agent
    Sep 20 2017 | ACS assessment request
    Nov 15 2017 | ACS results positive
    Dec 11 2017 | PTE review course taken
    Jan 08 2018 | PTE take (L-80 | R-73 | S-84 | W-82) (Proficient)
    Jan 09 2018 | EOI lodge 189 | 65 | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
    Apr 23 2018 | PTE Retake. (L-80 | R-80 | S-83 | W-78) (Proficient)
    May 23 2018 | PTE Retake. (L-82 | R-79 | S-85 | W-83) (Superior)
    May 24 2018 | Updated EOI 189 | 75 | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
    Jul 02 2018 | Points reduced to 70 because of age
    Jul 02 2018 | Updated EOI 189 | 70 | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
    Nov 11 2018 | 189 Invite THANK YOU LORD!
    Nov 17 2018 | Medical exam
    Dec 04 2018 | Visa lodge
    Mar 19 2019 | Visa DG! To God Be The Glory! God is good all the time! All the time God is good!
    between the dates are a lot of requirements gathering and praying
    July 25 2019 | Touchdown Sydney!
    July 26 2019 | Medicare and ATO
    July 29 2019 | Job hunting and house hunting
    Aug 8 2019 | Move in new house
    Sept 26 2019 | started First job! Praise the Lord
    Oct 24 2019 | resigned from 1st job
    Oct 28 2019 | started second job aligned with my skills and previous experience
    Dec 22 2020 | logged child visa 101
    Feb 19 2021 | AFP and Medical Request
    May 05 2021 | Child Visa 101 approved

  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
    Posts: 985Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2016

    @Noodles12 said:
    @xiaolico medyo magulo nga talaga yung rules, madaming grey areas.

    Kasi pede ka ba maging PR(resident ng isang bansa) kung ang hawak mo lang is visa letter at hindi ka pa dumaan sa immigation or ni tumapak man lang sa australian soil? I think for this, hindi... hindi ka pa PR pero meron kang visa para ma maging PR at ma aactivate lang yun kapag dumaan ka na sa immigration ng AU. Kumbaga yung visa mo is privilege palang para maging PR.

    Parang tourist. Pde ka ba maging tourist ng isang bansa ng hindi ka pa pumunta sa bansang bibisitahin mo? pero may valid tourist visa ka na. ibig sabihin may privilege kang mag tour pero hindi ka pa nag tourist.

    If hindi mo ginrab yung privilege mo at lumipas yung expiration ng IED mo then wala na yung privilege mo na maging resident. I might be wrong pero eto yung pag kakaintindi ko.

    Pero all in all dapat talaga walang travel tax. lahat nalang sa pinas tinataxan tapos hindi mo maramdaman saan napupunta tax mo.

    i guess tanong ko lang, may travel tax na. wala na tayo magagawa diyan. agree ka ba na dapat mag bayad ang PR sa unang alis pero hindi na kailangan sa susunod na dalaw. AU honors the PR visa even before ka umapak sa AU. NZ honors that visa as well, let us say may pr visa ka ng au, pero hindi ka pa umaapak ng au. hindi mo na kailangan mag apply ng NZ visa para pumunta ng NZ, NZ will honor that PR visa already. Plus add to the fact sa mga nag cfo seminar, sinasabi nila dun exempted ang PR visa sa travel tax. Hindi nila sinasabi na exempted ang dumalaw na may pr visa sa travel tax. Sinabi talaga nila na exempted ang may PR visa sa travel tax. yung sa citizen kasi, malinaw naman na nasa rules na ang bilangan si IED. sa travel tax, wala naman sa rules na dapat umalis ka na. naka lagay exempted pag PR or ofw. isa pang tanong ko diyan, bakit pag hindi galeng pinas, let us say from SG ka, direcho ka nag migrate sa AU, then dumalaw ka ng pinas. Yun activated na PR on both of your definitions ha. Bakit kailangan mo mag CFO seminar and bakit kailangan mo mag bayad ng travel tax? Activated na visa dito ha, ang scenario lang dito, is hindi pinas ang inital exit mo. @rjlim so agree kayo na this rule is fair? i mean unfair yung travel tax, pero andiyan na yan. para sa inyo fair na mag bayad yung initial exit ng pinas pero yung susunod hindi na? kasi for me, dapat malinaw, kung exempted ang PR, exempted dapat kahit inital exit pa lang. if hindi exempted sa initial exit, dapat nasa rule na hindi exempted ang PR. sorry walang magasa sa office kaya nag hanap ng kausap :)

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • rjlimrjlim Sydney
    Posts: 127Member
    Joined: Nov 26, 2018

    @xiaolico hindi ako agree for the record.

    But alam mo naman na maraming katarantaduhan sa Pilipinas na kelangan mo sundin ng pikit mata, ito ang isa sa mga reason bakit tayo umalis don (well at least for me)

    Jul 15 2017 | Desire to migrate to AU initiated
    Aug 17 2017 | Inquired at migration assistance but fee was too high
    Aug 30 2017 | Invoked a freelance migration agent
    Sep 20 2017 | ACS assessment request
    Nov 15 2017 | ACS results positive
    Dec 11 2017 | PTE review course taken
    Jan 08 2018 | PTE take (L-80 | R-73 | S-84 | W-82) (Proficient)
    Jan 09 2018 | EOI lodge 189 | 65 | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
    Apr 23 2018 | PTE Retake. (L-80 | R-80 | S-83 | W-78) (Proficient)
    May 23 2018 | PTE Retake. (L-82 | R-79 | S-85 | W-83) (Superior)
    May 24 2018 | Updated EOI 189 | 75 | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
    Jul 02 2018 | Points reduced to 70 because of age
    Jul 02 2018 | Updated EOI 189 | 70 | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
    Nov 11 2018 | 189 Invite THANK YOU LORD!
    Nov 17 2018 | Medical exam
    Dec 04 2018 | Visa lodge
    Mar 19 2019 | Visa DG! To God Be The Glory! God is good all the time! All the time God is good!
    between the dates are a lot of requirements gathering and praying
    July 25 2019 | Touchdown Sydney!
    July 26 2019 | Medicare and ATO
    July 29 2019 | Job hunting and house hunting
    Aug 8 2019 | Move in new house
    Sept 26 2019 | started First job! Praise the Lord
    Oct 24 2019 | resigned from 1st job
    Oct 28 2019 | started second job aligned with my skills and previous experience
    Dec 22 2020 | logged child visa 101
    Feb 19 2021 | AFP and Medical Request
    May 05 2021 | Child Visa 101 approved

  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
    Posts: 985Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2016

    @rjlim said:
    @xiaolico hindi ako agree for the record.

    But alam mo naman na maraming katarantaduhan sa Pilipinas na kelangan mo sundin ng pikit mata, ito ang isa sa mga reason bakit tayo umalis don (well at least for me)

    hehe agree. kaya ako nagulat, kala ko you were defending yung logic behind it hehe. gets ko kasi yung sa citizenship. travel tax, madaya yun. May PR visa ka eh

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • Noodles12Noodles12 Sydney
    Posts: 495Member
    Joined: May 12, 2016

    Kelangan pa mag CFO seminar at mag travel tax kapag sa ibang bansa ka galing before ka nag migrate sa AU pag nag bakasyon ka sa pinas?

    Isa lang talaga ang malinaw. Malabo ang batas sa pinas at malinaw na pinagkakakitaan nila tayo. lol

    Di naman sa pinag tatangol yung travel tax na yan. na alala ko din nung IE namin nakipag away ako dun sa attendant nung sa pag kuha ng travel tax. Same sentiment sinasabi ko na PR na kami bakit need mag bayad pero ganun nga pikit mata nalang na nag bayad.

    Nakakalungkot lang na kinailangan natin umalis sa sarili natin bansa dahil hindi na natin matiis ang mga nangyayare sa pinas. oh well.

    261312 - Developer Programmer
    May 2016 - Started gathering ACS requirements
    May 2016 - IELTS self review
    Jun 2016 - PTE-A self review (Haven't decided which one will choose between IELTS and PTE)
    Jun 16 2016 - Completed employment references for ACS assessment.
    Jun 28 2016 - Submitted requirements to ACS
    Jul 08 2016 - Received ACS Result. (AQF Bachelor Degree with a major in computing, 7yrs ++ years credited. sayang nde pa naging 8yrs)
    Sep 08 2016 - IELTS Speaking Test
    Sep 10 2016 - IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing Test
    Sep 23 2016 - IELTS Result (L7.5, R7, S8, W6.5) :(
    Sep 26 2016 - Applied for remarking
    Nov 30 2016 - Got result for remarking, score did not changed (wasted precious time)
    Dec 20 2016 - Took PTE-A Exam
    Dec 21 2016 - Got PTE Result (L 77, R, 70, S 82, W 80) Thank God!
    Dec 27 2016 - Submitted EOI 189 (65pts)
    Feb 2, 2017 - EOI pts updated to 70 pts due to 8yrs work experience milestone.
    Feb 15, 2017 - Invited to lodge
    March 25, 2017 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
    Apr 11, 2017 - Lodge Application
    Apr 12, 2017 - Front loaded Docs
    May 2, 2017 - CO Contact GSM Adelaide - Requesting for additional Employment evidence, Health Dec for child, Additional De facto Evidence, Consent for Child.
    May 15, 2017 - Submitted all docs requested by CO.
    Aug 10, 2017 - Second CO contact requesting for partner's evidence of functional English (even though we submitted this during lodging)
    Aug 11, 2017 - Submitted CO requested document.
    Nov 1, 2017 3rd CO Contact requesting for new medical exam for daughter since the TB test already expired.

    (panong nde ma eexpire eh ang tagal tagal na namin nag lodge. Malapit nadin mag expire yung NBI clearance ko so sa 4th CO contact rerequest naman ng new NBI clearance?)

    Nov 11, 2017 - Medical of daughter
    Jan 12, 2017 - Submitted New NBI Clearance
    Jan 17, 2018 - 4th CO Contact requesting for Health undertaking form for our daughter. Submit the form the same day.
    Feb 20, 2018 - Sent Feedback to DIBP regarding how slow the processing of the CO.
    Feb 21, 2018 - Grant Received!!!
    May 11, 2018 - Initial Entry at Sydney
    Dec 2018 or Jan 2019 Tentative big move!

  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
    Posts: 985Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2016

    @Noodles12 said:
    Kelangan pa mag CFO seminar at mag travel tax kapag sa ibang bansa ka galing before ka nag migrate sa AU pag nag bakasyon ka sa pinas?

    Isa lang talaga ang malinaw. Malabo ang batas sa pinas at malinaw na pinagkakakitaan nila tayo. lol

    Di naman sa pinag tatangol yung travel tax na yan. na alala ko din nung IE namin nakipag away ako dun sa attendant nung sa pag kuha ng travel tax. Same sentiment sinasabi ko na PR na kami bakit need mag bayad pero ganun nga pikit mata nalang na nag bayad.

    Nakakalungkot lang na kinailangan natin umalis sa sarili natin bansa dahil hindi na natin matiis ang mga nangyayare sa pinas. oh well.

    Matagal na. well 2017 ako nag migrate. mga kaibigan ko from SG na andtio na, ayaw na nga umuwi dahil baka hindi maka lipad pag hindi nag seminar. sayang naman talaga oras nila sa seminar na yun. nakipag away ka din pala hehe, mali talaga yun. money making yun, di kaya explain ng logic pag yung initial exit sa pinas may singil, pero mga susunod, wala na. yeah oh well

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • brainsapbrainsap QR
    Posts: 135Member
    Joined: Mar 26, 2019

    Guys kelan mag-start ang validity ng PHL drivers license mo sa Aus? During your IED or BM?

    ANZSCO: 252411| Age: 30 pts | Education: 15 pts | Experience: 5 pts | English: 10 pts |

    25.04.19 - PTE-A |LRSW|70/69/66/77|
    06.05.19 - Lodged OT Council Assessment
    15.05.19 - Positive Assessment from OT Council
    01.08.19 - Submitted EOI for 190 South Australia (SA)
    01.08.19 - Lodged South Australia (SA) State Nomination
    01.10.19 - ITA Received for 190 South Australia (SA)
    07.10.19 - Qatar PCC Received
    18.10.19 - NBI Clearance
    21.10.19 - Medicals at Nationwide Health Systems (Makati City)
    23.10.19 - Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
    26.10.19 - Visa 190 Lodged
    05.12.19 - CO Contact - PCC
    06.12.19 - Responded to CO Contact

    07.01.20 - VISA GRANTED

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    Initial Entry: 16 March 2020

    Left Australia: 16 August 2020

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    Back to Australia: 16 June 2021

    Left Australia: 29 July 2021

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    Back to Australia: 17 June 2022

    Left Australia: 31 July 2022

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    Back To Australia 15 November 2022

    Left Australia 11 December 2022

  • cuccicucci NSW
    Posts: 981Member
    Joined: Jan 27, 2018

    @brainsap said:
    Guys kelan mag-start ang validity ng PHL drivers license mo sa Aus? During your IED or BM?

    Sa pagkakaintindi ko, technically on IE, pero wala naman mag-check unless nahuli ka ng highway patrol committing a traffic offence or during random checks. Nung mag-apply ako ng DKT at Practical Exam di naman tinanong kung kelan ako dumating o baka may access na sila ng immigration details.
    In most cases naman di ka naman mag-stay ng matagal during initial entry so safe na rin na during BM na.

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++
    07.2016 | IELTS
    01.2017 | Applied to AHPRA
    04.2017 | received Letter of Referral
    09.2017 | finished BP
    11.2017 | AHPRA Registration / Employment Offer
    12.2017 | Lodged 457 Visa Application (onshore) / ANMAC Assessment
    01.2018 | 457 Visa granted / Received positive ANMAC Assessment / Submitted EOI

    04.11.2019 | Received Employer Nomination
    04.26.2019 | Submitted Visa application (186 DE)
    05.06.2019 | CO contact for medical exams
    05.09.2019 | Visa Granted (186 DE)

    17.09.2021 | Application for Citizenship
    21.03.2022 | Citizenship exam, interview and approval
    02.07.2022 | Citizenship Ceremony
    (Thank you Lord!!!)

    21.03.2023 | Citizenship interview, exam and approval of dependents
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++

  • johnnydapperjohnnydapper Australia
    Posts: 175Member
    Joined: Mar 16, 2019

    hello, yeah. need ng travel tax nag book n nasi ako sa cebupac, naka sale sila so sinabay ko na din ung travel tax para hindi na ko pumila. ung mga mag big move dian sobrang mura. Manila to Sydney 189 sgd lang. nabooked ko akin 280 sgd. kasi may selected seat, meal and 40kg na bagahe.

    MrAdobo

    EOI: July 1,2019 with 75 points SA Registered Nurse
    Invite: October 3, 2019
    Lodge: October 17, 2019
    Direct Grant: December 3, 2019

  • jake38jake38 Philippines
    Posts: 25Member
    Joined: Aug 28, 2015

    Makikiasali.. hehe..from SG, Big Move din namin mga sir/ma’am, sa SA visa 489. Family of 5. Wait muna ng bonus ngayong CNY.. goodluck and Godbless

  • gdcangdcan Melbourne
    Posts: 42Member
    Joined: Jan 15, 2019

    Hello, sino may experience on bringing in formula milk? I have 12 packs na without the box packed in our luggage. I forgot to check online about it. Sabi kelangan nakapackage siya to see what country it was made.

    Can someone confirm or share their experience? Thanks!

  • tesutesu quezon city
    Posts: 37Member
    Joined: Aug 03, 2016

    @ali0522 said:
    ask ko lang po paano po kayo magdadala ng pera sa Aus? mas okay po ba dito na sa pinas PHP to AUD or PHP to USD then pagdating sa australia papalit ng USD to AUD?

    Kami po nagpapalit ng from USD to PHP then PHP to AUD kasi wala kaming makitang nagpapalit directly ditto. Mukha naming walang masyadong difference pag directly USD to AUD.

    @corrappyka_CE said:
    Question po on money matters:
    1. How did you transfer BDO savings account fund to your Australian Bank?
    2. Has anyone tried opening ANZ bank dito sa pinas? Are the process of opening and activating the accounts the same?

    Related to question no. 2 - corporate banking po kinecater ni ANZ dito Pinas dati wala pong personal accounts. Ngaun they have pulled out even the commercial banking as far as I know. NAB will be the best option via online.> @Noodles12 said:

    @xiaolico said:

    @johnnydapper said:
    Hello, ung mga mag big move from Manila. exempted ba ang mga PR 189/190 sa travel tax? Thanks

    yes. pero hindi yung una. labo nga eh. yung unang alis ko, pinagbayad ako. nung dumalaw ako, hindi na ko pinag bayad.

    Yung unang alis kasi hindi pa activated yung pagiging PR mo. Once activated na siya hindi ka na required ng travel tax sa pinas.

    Natackle po yan sa CFO seminar na inattendan naming.. As per the instructor, hindi exempted and mga migrants sa travel tax unlike yung mga OFWs. Isa daw un sa mga sinusulong nila na maexempt tayo..yung travel tax na binayaran natin is valid for one year just present daw yung receipt...not sure how accurate this is.

  • corrappyka_CEcorrappyka_CE Makati, Philippines
    Posts: 134Member
    Joined: Feb 06, 2017
    edited January 2020

    Sharing our preparations done for our Big Move on February 9, 2020:

    1. Purchase airfare via CebuPacific. Naghanap po kame ng cheapest airfare online and found cebupac. Direct flight to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Note: You can purchase discounted airfares from IOM (International Organization for Migration) by visiting their office in Makati. I believe they offer free baggage allowance along with the purchased airfare through them.

    2. Attended our Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar at CFO. This requires online appointment and they only schedule emigrants bound for Australia and New Zealand every tuesday of the week only with limited slots of 60 pax per session. They will provide the CFO sticker required before exiting Philippine migration.

    3. Opened National Australia Bank online through migrant banking option. We opened a joint account as well as a NAB iSaver account. Upon registration, they emailed us the welcome letter which indicated our bank account number, BSB (equivalent to SWIFT code po ata eto), and branch of account. Two days after receiving our welcome letter, we received an email for online banking registration. We registered our account for the online banking as well as the NAB app. Note: Only a single account can be registered kahit joint account ang type ng account namin. So my wife and I are using the same account. (We will confirm this upon activation sa bank in AU). We were able to track and monitor all incoming transfers through the NAB app.

    4. Remitted our savings (PHP to AUD) through the following options:

    a. Peer-to-Peer exchange (SGD to AUD): May relatives si wife na currently working sa Singapore, and we did an exchange from their POSB account to NAB account free of any transfer fees. The SGD to AUD transfer is immediate kapag weekdays and before 12pm po ata while it will be credited sa account on Monday kapag nagfall ng weekend ung transfer. Then BDO savings to BDO savings account naman for the PHP transfer.

    b. Peer-to-Peer exchange (AUD to AUD): May mga members in 'Pinoy in Melbourne' fb group page na nagpopost ng need ng PHP. So we did an exchange for the transfer of money from their AUD bank to our NAB bank account. We negotiated the rates and performed the transaction. We deposited the PHP to their BDO savings account. The duration of the transfer naman for AUD bank to AUD bank is 24 hours and zero transfer fees (CommWealth Bank to NAB). Pero if the transfer was done beyond 6pm of Friday, sa Monday na maccredit. IMPORTANT NOTE: Be careful lang sa ganitong transactions kasi baka may mga hindi mapagkakatiwalaan na mga tao na baka tumakbo once you have completed your side of the transfer. One thing we did through this is we exchanged government identifications (Passport) and verified some information. We also did multiple transaction para maassure namin ang isa't isa that we will commit to the agreed transaction.

    c. Remittance: We registered sa I-remit through visiting their office at Discovery Center building, ADB Avenue, Ortigas sa likod ng SM Megamall. They only charge 10aud per transaction and they have competitive rates. I checked the current google rate at the time we registered and it was 35.04php to 1.00aud. When we they gave us the exchange rates, it was 35.29php to 1.00aud. So maliit lang yung difference nya and for us was within our target rates. For first time remittance, they require: Physical presence during the registration and valid identification card. For succeeding remittance, they provided an email address we can contact and viber number to perform virtually the remittance. We provided them the bank, branch, account number and BSB as well as the PHP cash (although you can deposit the php to their various bank accounts in the Philippines). The fund was credited the next day before 12nn.

    So far yan po ang naging preparations namin.

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  • superluckycloversuperluckyclover Melbourne, VIC
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    Thanks for sharing @corrappyka_CE

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    26 Oct 2015 - Visa 573 Granted
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    01 Dec 2017 - Graduated Masters!
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    Kamusta? Di na ako masyadong nakakabisita dito at nakakasagot sa questions since busy starting life here in Vic.

    Stressful lahat from visa application, waiting for invite, waiting for grant, prepping for BM, looking for work, looking for house, settling in, magbuo ng gamit, mamili ng appliance, getting my family here.

    Pero isa lang ang masasabi ko: it's all worth it. Yung luha, pagod, literal na pawis, literal na dugo (sa pagbuo ng ikea magisa), bawi lahat nang yan once you start your life here.

    Kaya if napanghihinaan kayo ng loob, gusto nang mag give up, KAPIT lang at TRUST in HIS plans. Makakaraos din. :)

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    July 25, 2018 - QLD 190 INVITE.
    August 25, 2018 - Cancelled QLD pre-invite because no Job offer.
    Oct 1, 2018 - PTE Retake. (L-78 | R-80 | S-90 | W-81) (Result = Proficient)
    Oct 18, 2018 - PTE Retake. (L-81 | R-90 | S-90 | W-90) (Result = Superior)
    Oct 19, 2018 - EOI Update. (189 | 80 | 190 NSW / VIC | 80 + 5)
    Nov 10, 2018 - 189 INVITE.
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    Nov 22, 2018 - Lodged VISA 189. Let's go!
    Nov 27, 2018 - VIC 190 INVITE.
    Nov 27, 2018 - Medicals done. Waiting game begins.
    Feb 11, 2019 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord!
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    Goodluck sa lahat ng mag BM! Kami din mag BM, pero mga June pa...

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    12/02/2019 - NSW ITA received 190 ( 80 points)
    19/02/2019 - SG PCC released
    20/02/2019 - Medical at SATA Ang Mo Kio @6-9 pm night clinic
    23/02/2019 - Visa lodged 189
    06/03/2019 - NBI provided ( umuwi ako Pinas kasi sa online Last name ni husband nag aapear, di pa ako nagchange ng married name ko kaya gusto ko kapareho nun passport at iba pang docs ko. Pag sa Pinas, pinakita ko lang passport ko at yun nirelease nila.

  • rjlimrjlim Sydney
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    @xiaolico said:

    Matagal na. well 2017 ako nag migrate. mga kaibigan ko from SG na andtio na, ayaw na nga umuwi dahil baka hindi maka lipad pag hindi nag seminar. sayang naman talaga oras nila sa seminar na yun. nakipag away ka din pala hehe, mali talaga yun. money making yun, di kaya explain ng logic pag yung initial exit sa pinas may singil, pero mga susunod, wala na. yeah oh well

    @xiaolico sa mga case na ganito from SG to AU then uwi PH then balik AU. Yes kelangan mo ng CFO sticker pero sa start ng seminar mag tatanong sila kung galing kana ba sa AU. Kung matagal kana nag stay (6months ata) may option kana wag mag seminar and continue kana sa next process which is sticker.

    Jul 15 2017 | Desire to migrate to AU initiated
    Aug 17 2017 | Inquired at migration assistance but fee was too high
    Aug 30 2017 | Invoked a freelance migration agent
    Sep 20 2017 | ACS assessment request
    Nov 15 2017 | ACS results positive
    Dec 11 2017 | PTE review course taken
    Jan 08 2018 | PTE take (L-80 | R-73 | S-84 | W-82) (Proficient)
    Jan 09 2018 | EOI lodge 189 | 65 | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
    Apr 23 2018 | PTE Retake. (L-80 | R-80 | S-83 | W-78) (Proficient)
    May 23 2018 | PTE Retake. (L-82 | R-79 | S-85 | W-83) (Superior)
    May 24 2018 | Updated EOI 189 | 75 | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
    Jul 02 2018 | Points reduced to 70 because of age
    Jul 02 2018 | Updated EOI 189 | 70 | 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
    Nov 11 2018 | 189 Invite THANK YOU LORD!
    Nov 17 2018 | Medical exam
    Dec 04 2018 | Visa lodge
    Mar 19 2019 | Visa DG! To God Be The Glory! God is good all the time! All the time God is good!
    between the dates are a lot of requirements gathering and praying
    July 25 2019 | Touchdown Sydney!
    July 26 2019 | Medicare and ATO
    July 29 2019 | Job hunting and house hunting
    Aug 8 2019 | Move in new house
    Sept 26 2019 | started First job! Praise the Lord
    Oct 24 2019 | resigned from 1st job
    Oct 28 2019 | started second job aligned with my skills and previous experience
    Dec 22 2020 | logged child visa 101
    Feb 19 2021 | AFP and Medical Request
    May 05 2021 | Child Visa 101 approved

  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
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    Joined: Aug 13, 2016

    @rjlim said:

    @xiaolico said:

    Matagal na. well 2017 ako nag migrate. mga kaibigan ko from SG na andtio na, ayaw na nga umuwi dahil baka hindi maka lipad pag hindi nag seminar. sayang naman talaga oras nila sa seminar na yun. nakipag away ka din pala hehe, mali talaga yun. money making yun, di kaya explain ng logic pag yung initial exit sa pinas may singil, pero mga susunod, wala na. yeah oh well

    @xiaolico sa mga case na ganito from SG to AU then uwi PH then balik AU. Yes kelangan mo ng CFO sticker pero sa start ng seminar mag tatanong sila kung galing kana ba sa AU. Kung matagal kana nag stay (6months ata) may option kana wag mag seminar and continue kana sa next process which is sticker.

    pero grabe no, so kailangan mo pa mag punta dun. ang hirap ng parking dun. tas kailangan mo pa mag book diba. even if hindi ka naman mag seminar. i assume mag babayad ka din kasi mag book ka

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    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

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