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bonjagernsNorth Ryde Posts: 37Member Joined: Nov 19, 2013
@kicco13 hello bro! Kamusta na? I hope na meron ka ng work by this time. I and my wife are planning to go in Sydney around March of this year and after reading this thread it made me think that I have to be REALLY PREPARED. I hope to hear from you so that at least we can make the necessary adjustments while we are still here in PH. Thanks in advance!
VISA Application: Skill Independent 189
SKILL: (Computer Network and Systems Engineer) ANZSCO 263111
AGENCY: MGA
07/29/13 ACS submission
09/21/13 IELTS exam
10/04/13 IELTS results (L8.5/R7.5/W6.5/S8/OBS7.5)
10/26/13 IELTS retake
10/28/13 ACS favorable letter (AQF Bachelor Degree) Thank you Lord!
11/08/13 IELTS results (L7.5/R8/W7/S7/OBS7.5) Thank you Lord!
11/09/13 Submitted EOI 65 pts.
11/18/13 Received LOI
11/26/13 Lodge VISA Application Subclass 189
12/9/13 Finished Medicals at NHS
12/14/13 NHS submitted medicals of primary applicant (my medicals)
12/17/13 Submitted All Docs including Form 80
12/18/13 NHS submitted medicals of spouse (my wife)
01/07/14 VISA GRANT! Thank you LORD for this blessing!
06/19/14 I and my wife arrived in Sydney
06/26/14 Wife found a part-time job
07/08/14 I finally got a Job offer from our previous client back in PH (All glory and praises to our Lord God!)
"We should embrace the experience of going through DESPERATION when the only way is to hold on to GOD's PROMISES, this doesn't come very often, so we should be thankful for the opportunity and enjoy the ride..."
Romans 8:28
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
raiden14Sydney Posts: 704Member Joined: Feb 27, 2013
kamusta? nasa AU ka na ba? meron ka na bang nakitang work related sa field mo or naghanap ka muna ng odd jobs?
chesianBrisbane Posts: 23Member Joined: Jan 02, 2011
Padating po ako ng April sa Sydney, tanong ko lang sana kung nakahanap na yung mga dating nag post dito? Yung mga padating pa lang katulad ko nagpapasa na ba kayo online? May mga nagrerespond ba?
hello! I'm so glad na nakita ko tong forum ng pinoyau kasi ang dami kong natututunan. Sana marami pang makapagpost ng experiences nila in looking for a job especially in NSW. I will be moving there soon with student visa (dependent). Sana makahanap ako agad ng work, hopefully sa clinical research or any medical related field.
kicco13Sydney Posts: 46Member Joined: May 08, 2013
Guys sorry di n ako active d2. bali nka pag work nmn ako around oct. pero ngaun tpos na contractual lng kc. tpos dumating pa ang mga holidays ng dec. to jan. kaya mahirap mag hanap ulet ng work.
Sa ibang state ba, mahirap din mag hanap ng work? I'm here in perth and still no luck of finding work after a month. Madami naman advertised positions but wala tumatawag.
kicco13Sydney Posts: 46Member Joined: May 08, 2013
well dapat re vamp mo ung resume mo at cover letter isa pa need mo ng mga referee para mas magtiwala sila sa resume mo. meron nmang mga jobs d2 sa Sydney pero marami ding mga kacompetensya.
yung referees ko kasi is from Dubai so maybe it will not count since preferred nila from local employer. Maybe need to volunteer muna just to have referees.
kicco13Sydney Posts: 46Member Joined: May 08, 2013
ah tiga dubai ka pla. pwede nmn nila iconsider un pero depende sa employer. anu nga pla linya mo? IT kc ako. Sabi nila sa perth daw puro skilled ang jobs eh.
bonjagernsNorth Ryde Posts: 37Member Joined: Nov 19, 2013
@kicco13 Thanks bro for giving us an idea at least we can still prepare more before we do the big move. IT din kasi ako. Hopefully makahanap kaagad ng next job mo.
VISA Application: Skill Independent 189
SKILL: (Computer Network and Systems Engineer) ANZSCO 263111
AGENCY: MGA
07/29/13 ACS submission
09/21/13 IELTS exam
10/04/13 IELTS results (L8.5/R7.5/W6.5/S8/OBS7.5)
10/26/13 IELTS retake
10/28/13 ACS favorable letter (AQF Bachelor Degree) Thank you Lord!
11/08/13 IELTS results (L7.5/R8/W7/S7/OBS7.5) Thank you Lord!
11/09/13 Submitted EOI 65 pts.
11/18/13 Received LOI
11/26/13 Lodge VISA Application Subclass 189
12/9/13 Finished Medicals at NHS
12/14/13 NHS submitted medicals of primary applicant (my medicals)
12/17/13 Submitted All Docs including Form 80
12/18/13 NHS submitted medicals of spouse (my wife)
01/07/14 VISA GRANT! Thank you LORD for this blessing!
06/19/14 I and my wife arrived in Sydney
06/26/14 Wife found a part-time job
07/08/14 I finally got a Job offer from our previous client back in PH (All glory and praises to our Lord God!)
"We should embrace the experience of going through DESPERATION when the only way is to hold on to GOD's PROMISES, this doesn't come very often, so we should be thankful for the opportunity and enjoy the ride..."
Romans 8:28
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
kicco13Sydney Posts: 46Member Joined: May 08, 2013
Thanks. Sa lahat ng nag hahanap ng work sa NSW Good luck sa ating lahat.
Sana meron po makapagshare ng mga opening sa mga kabbayan natin :-)
Occupation - 263111 (Computer Network and Systems
Engineer)
5 April 2012-ACS Submitted
14 May 2012-ACS Positive
25 May 2013-Finally IELTS all band 6 na, maraming salamat po Lord
18 June 2013- EOI Lodge
5 Aug 2013 - Invited
6 Aug 2013 - Lodged Visa 189 thank you so much Lord!
14 Aug 2013 - Applied NBI
26 Sep 2013 - CO Allocated (GSM Brisbane Team 33)
walang sawa pagpapasalamat oh Lord
30 Sep 2013 - Medical and PCC
1 Oct 2013 - NBI uploaded
4 Oct 2013 - Medical uploaded
7 Oct 2013 - No further medical required
21 Oct 2013 - SGCOC Collection/Uploaded
25 Oct 2013 - VISA GRANT! Salamat po Lord!
26 May 2014 - Sydney Arrival
2 Oct 2014 - IED
God indeed has a perfect timing
multitaskingNorth Ryde Posts: 544Member Joined: Oct 02, 2012
@arlene5781 .. meron isang thread about referrals.. kasi ako pag may opening sa amin.. doon ko ni po post..
May 2012 - Revalidated ACS Application (System Analyst)
9/1/2012 - Taken My 3rd IELTS Exam
9/14/2012 - Got IELTS results: L=8,R=8.5,W=7,S=7 .. :-) .. pag may tiyaga..may nilaga
9/15/2012 - Updated my EOI = 65 points (visa 190);60 (VISA 189)
10/10/2012 - Australia Federal Police Clearance Submitted Online
10/11/2012 - FBI Clearance Sent Through DHL
10/22/2012 - Received scan copy of AFP clearance from my friend in Melbourne
11/15/2012 - Received Invitation for 189 (about 2 months after 60 pts effectivity)
11/24/2012 - 189 VISA Lodged
11/29/2012 - DIAC Ack :-)
12/4/2012 - Received FBI clearance. Friend in US sent scanned copy
12/17/2012 - CO Assigned
04/17/2013 Visa 189 Granted.. Thank you Lord...
08/09/2013 - Flight to Sydney through PAL
08/10/2013 - Touchdown Sydney
08/12/2013 - Start of Job Hunt in Australia
08/26/2013 - First day of work... THANK YOU LORD...
07/16/2015 - Transferred to my second job/company
Pray, Hope AND Don't Worry - Padre Pio
@multitasking sir salamat ma bookmark nga yun thread na yun
keep it coming mga kababayan
Occupation - 263111 (Computer Network and Systems
Engineer)
5 April 2012-ACS Submitted
14 May 2012-ACS Positive
25 May 2013-Finally IELTS all band 6 na, maraming salamat po Lord
18 June 2013- EOI Lodge
5 Aug 2013 - Invited
6 Aug 2013 - Lodged Visa 189 thank you so much Lord!
14 Aug 2013 - Applied NBI
26 Sep 2013 - CO Allocated (GSM Brisbane Team 33)
walang sawa pagpapasalamat oh Lord
30 Sep 2013 - Medical and PCC
1 Oct 2013 - NBI uploaded
4 Oct 2013 - Medical uploaded
7 Oct 2013 - No further medical required
21 Oct 2013 - SGCOC Collection/Uploaded
25 Oct 2013 - VISA GRANT! Salamat po Lord!
26 May 2014 - Sydney Arrival
2 Oct 2014 - IED
God indeed has a perfect timing
kicco13Sydney Posts: 46Member Joined: May 08, 2013
Multi san ung thread n un? papasa nmn ng link... Thanks ^_^
multitaskingNorth Ryde Posts: 544Member Joined: Oct 02, 2012
May 2012 - Revalidated ACS Application (System Analyst)
9/1/2012 - Taken My 3rd IELTS Exam
9/14/2012 - Got IELTS results: L=8,R=8.5,W=7,S=7 .. :-) .. pag may tiyaga..may nilaga
9/15/2012 - Updated my EOI = 65 points (visa 190);60 (VISA 189)
10/10/2012 - Australia Federal Police Clearance Submitted Online
10/11/2012 - FBI Clearance Sent Through DHL
10/22/2012 - Received scan copy of AFP clearance from my friend in Melbourne
11/15/2012 - Received Invitation for 189 (about 2 months after 60 pts effectivity)
11/24/2012 - 189 VISA Lodged
11/29/2012 - DIAC Ack :-)
12/4/2012 - Received FBI clearance. Friend in US sent scanned copy
12/17/2012 - CO Assigned
04/17/2013 Visa 189 Granted.. Thank you Lord...
08/09/2013 - Flight to Sydney through PAL
08/10/2013 - Touchdown Sydney
08/12/2013 - Start of Job Hunt in Australia
08/26/2013 - First day of work... THANK YOU LORD...
07/16/2015 - Transferred to my second job/company
Pray, Hope AND Don't Worry - Padre Pio
intotskiePhilippines Posts: 20Member Joined: May 11, 2014
HeLLo mga kabayan na nanjan na sa Australia.. pwede ba ako magtanong dito.. mejo out na sa topic to.. gusto ko sana pumunta jan and jan na rin ako maghanap ng work.. pwede nio ba ako bigyan ng step by step na gagawin ko tsaka ano ung tamang visa na aappLyan ko.. madami ako nababasa dito sa net.. kasu hinde ko maintindihan un iba ee.. THANK you po sa magrerepLy.. IT rin ako... kung sakasakaLi dadagdag ako sa mga IT na waLang work jan.. hehe..
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
@intotskie - i replied to you on another thread... read the thread "important information.. how to start".
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..
intotskiePhilippines Posts: 20Member Joined: May 11, 2014
bonjagernsNorth Ryde Posts: 37Member Joined: Nov 19, 2013
Hello Guys,
I am also a testament of how difficult it is to find job here in Sydney. I and my wife are both IT professionals (Technical Support Engineers), so before we moved here, we have decided that she will look for odd-jobs first while I will focus on finding an IT one. Medyo limited lang din po kasi yung baon naming pera. We have to rent right of the bat ng isang room on a flat-sharing, dahil hindi po kami ma-aaccomodate ng pinsan ko dahil sa liit ng inuupahan nilang house.
I chose a place that is busy and maraming establishments like malls and markets. So si misis nagwalk-in sa lahat ng grocery store asking if they need additional staff and sabay bigay ng cv (customized for odd-jobs). She did all of the walk-ins while also busy in gumtree calling all possible odd-job employers. I think kung odd-job yung target sa gumtree, its better to submit the cv asap and CALL the number of the employer right away, dahil marami po kasing nagpapasa ng cv thru e-mail and minsan hindi na po talaga napapansin, unless kayo po yung nauna. Thank God at saktong first week namin may tumanggap agad na fruit grocery sa kanya sa loob ng westfield mall. Then after that may kumuha din sa kanyang Filipino restaurant as a part-time waitress, then meron then po syang once a week 8 hr job as a sandwich assistant sa isang weekly food stall malapit sa amin (take note lahat po ng part-time job niya ay all walking distance para tipid po sa pamasahe).
Before we go here, I e-mailed my boss who is our client about my plans of moving to Sydney and if ever there is a chance, I am still willing to work for them (meron kasi silang branch dito). So technically, in my case po, meron po talaga akong hinihintay na job from our previous client. However umabot na po ng almost 6 months waiting (combined both in PH and AU) and wala po ako talgang assurance from them. On my part I kept on adjusting my CV and Cover letter, answering phone interviews and karamihan po talaga is from agency or recruiters. I finally got one interview from Commvault as storage engineer, however hindi po ako pumasa sa technical interview. Another company (Storagecraft) scheduled me for interview as storage specialist this coming Tuesday. On the day na tinawagan ako ng agency about the Commvault result, nag-email na sakin yung previous client ko back in PH about the job offer. We are really thankful to the Lord because without His mercy and grace we could have ended as loosers.
VISA Application: Skill Independent 189
SKILL: (Computer Network and Systems Engineer) ANZSCO 263111
AGENCY: MGA
07/29/13 ACS submission
09/21/13 IELTS exam
10/04/13 IELTS results (L8.5/R7.5/W6.5/S8/OBS7.5)
10/26/13 IELTS retake
10/28/13 ACS favorable letter (AQF Bachelor Degree) Thank you Lord!
11/08/13 IELTS results (L7.5/R8/W7/S7/OBS7.5) Thank you Lord!
11/09/13 Submitted EOI 65 pts.
11/18/13 Received LOI
11/26/13 Lodge VISA Application Subclass 189
12/9/13 Finished Medicals at NHS
12/14/13 NHS submitted medicals of primary applicant (my medicals)
12/17/13 Submitted All Docs including Form 80
12/18/13 NHS submitted medicals of spouse (my wife)
01/07/14 VISA GRANT! Thank you LORD for this blessing!
06/19/14 I and my wife arrived in Sydney
06/26/14 Wife found a part-time job
07/08/14 I finally got a Job offer from our previous client back in PH (All glory and praises to our Lord God!)
"We should embrace the experience of going through DESPERATION when the only way is to hold on to GOD's PROMISES, this doesn't come very often, so we should be thankful for the opportunity and enjoy the ride..."
Romans 8:28
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
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..
bonjagernsNorth Ryde Posts: 37Member Joined: Nov 19, 2013
@lock_code2004 Salamat po! Sana po kahit papaano, makapagbigay po ako ng kaalaman sa iba... Pasensya na po kung mahaba yung kwento ko, ito lang po kasi ang alam kong paraan para makabayad sa lahat ng tulong ng forum na ito...
VISA Application: Skill Independent 189
SKILL: (Computer Network and Systems Engineer) ANZSCO 263111
AGENCY: MGA
07/29/13 ACS submission
09/21/13 IELTS exam
10/04/13 IELTS results (L8.5/R7.5/W6.5/S8/OBS7.5)
10/26/13 IELTS retake
10/28/13 ACS favorable letter (AQF Bachelor Degree) Thank you Lord!
11/08/13 IELTS results (L7.5/R8/W7/S7/OBS7.5) Thank you Lord!
11/09/13 Submitted EOI 65 pts.
11/18/13 Received LOI
11/26/13 Lodge VISA Application Subclass 189
12/9/13 Finished Medicals at NHS
12/14/13 NHS submitted medicals of primary applicant (my medicals)
12/17/13 Submitted All Docs including Form 80
12/18/13 NHS submitted medicals of spouse (my wife)
01/07/14 VISA GRANT! Thank you LORD for this blessing!
06/19/14 I and my wife arrived in Sydney
06/26/14 Wife found a part-time job
07/08/14 I finally got a Job offer from our previous client back in PH (All glory and praises to our Lord God!)
"We should embrace the experience of going through DESPERATION when the only way is to hold on to GOD's PROMISES, this doesn't come very often, so we should be thankful for the opportunity and enjoy the ride..."
Romans 8:28
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
bluemistSydney Posts: 471Member Joined: Jun 24, 2013
@bonjagerns ask ko lang, and i hope you won't get offended? I was just curious about what you said about not ending up loosers?
Nov 2012 ACS Assessment positive results (analyst programmer)
Dec 2012 IELTS results
July 4, 2013 Sent docs thru courier (door to door)
July 8, 2013 received ack letter from nsw
July 29, 2013 received skillselect invitation
July 31, 2013 received ss approval
Aug 11, 2013 lodged visa
Aug 22, 2013 medicals slec global (uploaded: Aug 24 Son; Aug 27 wife; Aug 28 primary applicant)
Sept 2, 2013 completed upload of docs including NBI clearances, Forms 80 and 1221
Sept. 12, 2013 CO assigned from Adelaide (Team 6, MB)
Sept. 13, 2013 (Uploaded additional docs: diploma of secondary applicant)
Sept 18, 2013 medicals referred to MOC according to CO
Sept 24, 2013 medicals finalised
Sept 25, 2013 visa grant (IED Aug 23, 2014)! Thank you Lord!
Do your best and God will do the rest
bluemistSydney Posts: 471Member Joined: Jun 24, 2013
Let me rephrase it "we could have ended as loosers". Curious lang ako.
Nov 2012 ACS Assessment positive results (analyst programmer)
Dec 2012 IELTS results
July 4, 2013 Sent docs thru courier (door to door)
July 8, 2013 received ack letter from nsw
July 29, 2013 received skillselect invitation
July 31, 2013 received ss approval
Aug 11, 2013 lodged visa
Aug 22, 2013 medicals slec global (uploaded: Aug 24 Son; Aug 27 wife; Aug 28 primary applicant)
Sept 2, 2013 completed upload of docs including NBI clearances, Forms 80 and 1221
Sept. 12, 2013 CO assigned from Adelaide (Team 6, MB)
Sept. 13, 2013 (Uploaded additional docs: diploma of secondary applicant)
Sept 18, 2013 medicals referred to MOC according to CO
Sept 24, 2013 medicals finalised
Sept 25, 2013 visa grant (IED Aug 23, 2014)! Thank you Lord!
Do your best and God will do the rest
bonjagernsNorth Ryde Posts: 37Member Joined: Nov 19, 2013
@bluemist it's ok po no prob po, what do I mean about it is that our only hope is in God.
VISA Application: Skill Independent 189
SKILL: (Computer Network and Systems Engineer) ANZSCO 263111
AGENCY: MGA
07/29/13 ACS submission
09/21/13 IELTS exam
10/04/13 IELTS results (L8.5/R7.5/W6.5/S8/OBS7.5)
10/26/13 IELTS retake
10/28/13 ACS favorable letter (AQF Bachelor Degree) Thank you Lord!
11/08/13 IELTS results (L7.5/R8/W7/S7/OBS7.5) Thank you Lord!
11/09/13 Submitted EOI 65 pts.
11/18/13 Received LOI
11/26/13 Lodge VISA Application Subclass 189
12/9/13 Finished Medicals at NHS
12/14/13 NHS submitted medicals of primary applicant (my medicals)
12/17/13 Submitted All Docs including Form 80
12/18/13 NHS submitted medicals of spouse (my wife)
01/07/14 VISA GRANT! Thank you LORD for this blessing!
06/19/14 I and my wife arrived in Sydney
06/26/14 Wife found a part-time job
07/08/14 I finally got a Job offer from our previous client back in PH (All glory and praises to our Lord God!)
"We should embrace the experience of going through DESPERATION when the only way is to hold on to GOD's PROMISES, this doesn't come very often, so we should be thankful for the opportunity and enjoy the ride..."
Romans 8:28
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
bluemistSydney Posts: 471Member Joined: Jun 24, 2013
Nov 2012 ACS Assessment positive results (analyst programmer)
Dec 2012 IELTS results
July 4, 2013 Sent docs thru courier (door to door)
July 8, 2013 received ack letter from nsw
July 29, 2013 received skillselect invitation
July 31, 2013 received ss approval
Aug 11, 2013 lodged visa
Aug 22, 2013 medicals slec global (uploaded: Aug 24 Son; Aug 27 wife; Aug 28 primary applicant)
Sept 2, 2013 completed upload of docs including NBI clearances, Forms 80 and 1221
Sept. 12, 2013 CO assigned from Adelaide (Team 6, MB)
Sept. 13, 2013 (Uploaded additional docs: diploma of secondary applicant)
Sept 18, 2013 medicals referred to MOC according to CO
Sept 24, 2013 medicals finalised
Sept 25, 2013 visa grant (IED Aug 23, 2014)! Thank you Lord!
Do your best and God will do the rest
rara_avisNorth Ryde Posts: 260Member Joined: Nov 16, 2012
I arrived here in Sydney with my Husband exactly 3 weeks ago. On our 2nd week, may tig-dalawang interview kami. I am a Senior Applications Consultant/Business Analyst and domain knowledge ko is HR/HCM. Yung 1st interview ko is with a Recruiter and he said that he will be scheduling me for an interview with 2 of his clients, a week later wala pa din sya update The second one is with a start up company implementing ERPs, eto ang frustrating kasi I was interviewed muna sa phone and highlighted my work experience, etc. but when I came in for the interview, hanap pala nila is may experience sa manufacturing and they needed someone to go onboard agad kaya they do not have time to train. The interview only lasted for less than 30 minutes. Sobrang down ako after that interview, I let myself be sad for one whole day then after that I moved on.
My husband naman has experience in retail/customer service. He was interviewed by Vodafone and Apple last week din but sadly di sya nakuha sa apple (his dream job), we are still waiting for Vodafone's update. Just now someone called him to say na he was shortlisted for a job in a contact centre. I really hope na before the month ends, at least isa sa amin makahanap na ng work. Miss na miss na din namin ang anak namin but we have to stay strong and keep going. Stay positive lang tayo mga kapatid. Sabi nga ng uncle namin, andito na kayo sa mayamang bansa kaya itodo na ang effort, after ilang months matatawa na lang kayo sa mga pinagdaanan nyo. Maghahanap na din kami ng casual jobs para naman hindi puro palabas ang pera, mas nakakalungkot din pag nasa bahay lang.
Good luck sa ating lahat, makakamit din natin ang tagumpay!
261111 - ICT Business Analyst
January 4, 2013 - ACS Assessment Submitted
January 5, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC Singapore)
January 18, 2013 - IELTS Result: L:8.5, R:8.5, W:7.5, S:7.0 = OB: 8.0
March 13, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment from ACS
March 21, 2013 - EOI Submitted
July 15, 2013 - Invitation to lodge 189 visa received
July 25, 2013 - Lodged Visa. Acknowledgement received.
July 29, 2013 - Medicals done (+ Husband and Baby)
September 18, 2013 - CO Allocated Team 23 GSM Brisbane (Additional docs requested: SG PCC, Form 80, Evidence of Overseas Experience (payslips, taxation docs, etc), Evidence of English Ability for Husband)
October 10, 2013 - CO informed us that the evidence of english ability of my Husband is not sufficient. Asked us to pay for EEC, I said.. Hey, no way let him take the IELTS instead.
October 16, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
October 19, 2013 - Husband's IELTS Academic Exam (earliest available schedule)
November 4, 2013 - Uploaded Husband's IELTS test result form
November 5, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you LORD!!!
IED - July 30, 2014
March 23, 2014 - Initial Entry/Holiday
June 30, 2014 - Flight to Sydney.
July 28, 2014 - Husband started work.
September 15, 2014 - First day at my new job.
"If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough"
@rara_avis ganun nga minsan ang mga recruiters hehe hubby ko ilang recruiters nadin nagsabi n iforward sa employer tapos wala naman tumatawag hehe yaan m sis may dadating din yan na nilalaan c god ganun lang lagi sinasabi ko kay hubby hehe
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
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"We should embrace the experience of going through DESPERATION when the only way is to hold on to GOD's PROMISES, this doesn't come very often, so we should be thankful for the opportunity and enjoy the ride..."
Romans 8:28
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
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kamusta? nasa AU ka na ba? meron ka na bang nakitang work related sa field mo or naghanap ka muna ng odd jobs?
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"We should embrace the experience of going through DESPERATION when the only way is to hold on to GOD's PROMISES, this doesn't come very often, so we should be thankful for the opportunity and enjoy the ride..."
Romans 8:28
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
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Posts: 335Member
Joined: Apr 02, 2012
Occupation - 263111 (Computer Network and Systems
Engineer)
5 April 2012-ACS Submitted
14 May 2012-ACS Positive
25 May 2013-Finally IELTS all band 6 na, maraming salamat po Lord
18 June 2013- EOI Lodge
5 Aug 2013 - Invited
6 Aug 2013 - Lodged Visa 189 thank you so much Lord!
14 Aug 2013 - Applied NBI
26 Sep 2013 - CO Allocated (GSM Brisbane Team 33)
walang sawa pagpapasalamat oh Lord
30 Sep 2013 - Medical and PCC
1 Oct 2013 - NBI uploaded
4 Oct 2013 - Medical uploaded
7 Oct 2013 - No further medical required
21 Oct 2013 - SGCOC Collection/Uploaded
25 Oct 2013 - VISA GRANT! Salamat po Lord!
26 May 2014 - Sydney Arrival
2 Oct 2014 - IED
God indeed has a perfect timing
Posts: 544Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2012
May 2012 - Revalidated ACS Application (System Analyst)
9/1/2012 - Taken My 3rd IELTS Exam
9/14/2012 - Got IELTS results: L=8,R=8.5,W=7,S=7 .. :-) .. pag may tiyaga..may nilaga
9/15/2012 - Updated my EOI = 65 points (visa 190);60 (VISA 189)
10/10/2012 - Australia Federal Police Clearance Submitted Online
10/11/2012 - FBI Clearance Sent Through DHL
10/22/2012 - Received scan copy of AFP clearance from my friend in Melbourne
11/15/2012 - Received Invitation for 189 (about 2 months after 60 pts effectivity)
11/24/2012 - 189 VISA Lodged
11/29/2012 - DIAC Ack :-)
12/4/2012 - Received FBI clearance. Friend in US sent scanned copy
12/17/2012 - CO Assigned
04/17/2013 Visa 189 Granted.. Thank you Lord...
08/09/2013 - Flight to Sydney through PAL
08/10/2013 - Touchdown Sydney
08/12/2013 - Start of Job Hunt in Australia
08/26/2013 - First day of work... THANK YOU LORD...
07/16/2015 - Transferred to my second job/company
Pray, Hope AND Don't Worry - Padre Pio
Posts: 335Member
Joined: Apr 02, 2012
keep it coming mga kababayan
Occupation - 263111 (Computer Network and Systems
Engineer)
5 April 2012-ACS Submitted
14 May 2012-ACS Positive
25 May 2013-Finally IELTS all band 6 na, maraming salamat po Lord
18 June 2013- EOI Lodge
5 Aug 2013 - Invited
6 Aug 2013 - Lodged Visa 189 thank you so much Lord!
14 Aug 2013 - Applied NBI
26 Sep 2013 - CO Allocated (GSM Brisbane Team 33)
walang sawa pagpapasalamat oh Lord
30 Sep 2013 - Medical and PCC
1 Oct 2013 - NBI uploaded
4 Oct 2013 - Medical uploaded
7 Oct 2013 - No further medical required
21 Oct 2013 - SGCOC Collection/Uploaded
25 Oct 2013 - VISA GRANT! Salamat po Lord!
26 May 2014 - Sydney Arrival
2 Oct 2014 - IED
God indeed has a perfect timing
Posts: 46Member
Joined: May 08, 2013
Posts: 544Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2012
http://www.pinoyau.info/discussion/823/job-referrals-for-pinoys-in-sydney-please-post-here#latest
May 2012 - Revalidated ACS Application (System Analyst)
9/1/2012 - Taken My 3rd IELTS Exam
9/14/2012 - Got IELTS results: L=8,R=8.5,W=7,S=7 .. :-) .. pag may tiyaga..may nilaga
9/15/2012 - Updated my EOI = 65 points (visa 190);60 (VISA 189)
10/10/2012 - Australia Federal Police Clearance Submitted Online
10/11/2012 - FBI Clearance Sent Through DHL
10/22/2012 - Received scan copy of AFP clearance from my friend in Melbourne
11/15/2012 - Received Invitation for 189 (about 2 months after 60 pts effectivity)
11/24/2012 - 189 VISA Lodged
11/29/2012 - DIAC Ack :-)
12/4/2012 - Received FBI clearance. Friend in US sent scanned copy
12/17/2012 - CO Assigned
04/17/2013 Visa 189 Granted.. Thank you Lord...
08/09/2013 - Flight to Sydney through PAL
08/10/2013 - Touchdown Sydney
08/12/2013 - Start of Job Hunt in Australia
08/26/2013 - First day of work... THANK YOU LORD...
07/16/2015 - Transferred to my second job/company
Pray, Hope AND Don't Worry - Padre Pio
Posts: 20Member
Joined: May 11, 2014
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
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..
Posts: 20Member
Joined: May 11, 2014
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Nov 19, 2013
I am also a testament of how difficult it is to find job here in Sydney. I and my wife are both IT professionals (Technical Support Engineers), so before we moved here, we have decided that she will look for odd-jobs first while I will focus on finding an IT one. Medyo limited lang din po kasi yung baon naming pera. We have to rent right of the bat ng isang room on a flat-sharing, dahil hindi po kami ma-aaccomodate ng pinsan ko dahil sa liit ng inuupahan nilang house.
I chose a place that is busy and maraming establishments like malls and markets. So si misis nagwalk-in sa lahat ng grocery store asking if they need additional staff and sabay bigay ng cv (customized for odd-jobs). She did all of the walk-ins while also busy in gumtree calling all possible odd-job employers. I think kung odd-job yung target sa gumtree, its better to submit the cv asap and CALL the number of the employer right away, dahil marami po kasing nagpapasa ng cv thru e-mail and minsan hindi na po talaga napapansin, unless kayo po yung nauna. Thank God at saktong first week namin may tumanggap agad na fruit grocery sa kanya sa loob ng westfield mall. Then after that may kumuha din sa kanyang Filipino restaurant as a part-time waitress, then meron then po syang once a week 8 hr job as a sandwich assistant sa isang weekly food stall malapit sa amin (take note lahat po ng part-time job niya ay all walking distance para tipid po sa pamasahe).
Before we go here, I e-mailed my boss who is our client about my plans of moving to Sydney and if ever there is a chance, I am still willing to work for them (meron kasi silang branch dito). So technically, in my case po, meron po talaga akong hinihintay na job from our previous client. However umabot na po ng almost 6 months waiting (combined both in PH and AU) and wala po ako talgang assurance from them. On my part I kept on adjusting my CV and Cover letter, answering phone interviews and karamihan po talaga is from agency or recruiters. I finally got one interview from Commvault as storage engineer, however hindi po ako pumasa sa technical interview. Another company (Storagecraft) scheduled me for interview as storage specialist this coming Tuesday. On the day na tinawagan ako ng agency about the Commvault result, nag-email na sakin yung previous client ko back in PH about the job offer. We are really thankful to the Lord because without His mercy and grace we could have ended as loosers.
VISA Application: Skill Independent 189
SKILL: (Computer Network and Systems Engineer) ANZSCO 263111
AGENCY: MGA
"We should embrace the experience of going through DESPERATION when the only way is to hold on to GOD's PROMISES, this doesn't come very often, so we should be thankful for the opportunity and enjoy the ride..."
Romans 8:28
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
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..
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Nov 19, 2013
VISA Application: Skill Independent 189
SKILL: (Computer Network and Systems Engineer) ANZSCO 263111
AGENCY: MGA
"We should embrace the experience of going through DESPERATION when the only way is to hold on to GOD's PROMISES, this doesn't come very often, so we should be thankful for the opportunity and enjoy the ride..."
Romans 8:28
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Posts: 471Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2013
Nov 2012 ACS Assessment positive results (analyst programmer)
Dec 2012 IELTS results
July 4, 2013 Sent docs thru courier (door to door)
July 8, 2013 received ack letter from nsw
July 29, 2013 received skillselect invitation
July 31, 2013 received ss approval
Aug 11, 2013 lodged visa
Aug 22, 2013 medicals slec global (uploaded: Aug 24 Son; Aug 27 wife; Aug 28 primary applicant)
Sept 2, 2013 completed upload of docs including NBI clearances, Forms 80 and 1221
Sept. 12, 2013 CO assigned from Adelaide (Team 6, MB)
Sept. 13, 2013 (Uploaded additional docs: diploma of secondary applicant)
Sept 18, 2013 medicals referred to MOC according to CO
Sept 24, 2013 medicals finalised
Sept 25, 2013 visa grant (IED Aug 23, 2014)! Thank you Lord!
Do your best and God will do the rest
Posts: 471Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2013
Nov 2012 ACS Assessment positive results (analyst programmer)
Dec 2012 IELTS results
July 4, 2013 Sent docs thru courier (door to door)
July 8, 2013 received ack letter from nsw
July 29, 2013 received skillselect invitation
July 31, 2013 received ss approval
Aug 11, 2013 lodged visa
Aug 22, 2013 medicals slec global (uploaded: Aug 24 Son; Aug 27 wife; Aug 28 primary applicant)
Sept 2, 2013 completed upload of docs including NBI clearances, Forms 80 and 1221
Sept. 12, 2013 CO assigned from Adelaide (Team 6, MB)
Sept. 13, 2013 (Uploaded additional docs: diploma of secondary applicant)
Sept 18, 2013 medicals referred to MOC according to CO
Sept 24, 2013 medicals finalised
Sept 25, 2013 visa grant (IED Aug 23, 2014)! Thank you Lord!
Do your best and God will do the rest
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Nov 19, 2013
VISA Application: Skill Independent 189
SKILL: (Computer Network and Systems Engineer) ANZSCO 263111
AGENCY: MGA
"We should embrace the experience of going through DESPERATION when the only way is to hold on to GOD's PROMISES, this doesn't come very often, so we should be thankful for the opportunity and enjoy the ride..."
Romans 8:28
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Posts: 471Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2013
Nov 2012 ACS Assessment positive results (analyst programmer)
Dec 2012 IELTS results
July 4, 2013 Sent docs thru courier (door to door)
July 8, 2013 received ack letter from nsw
July 29, 2013 received skillselect invitation
July 31, 2013 received ss approval
Aug 11, 2013 lodged visa
Aug 22, 2013 medicals slec global (uploaded: Aug 24 Son; Aug 27 wife; Aug 28 primary applicant)
Sept 2, 2013 completed upload of docs including NBI clearances, Forms 80 and 1221
Sept. 12, 2013 CO assigned from Adelaide (Team 6, MB)
Sept. 13, 2013 (Uploaded additional docs: diploma of secondary applicant)
Sept 18, 2013 medicals referred to MOC according to CO
Sept 24, 2013 medicals finalised
Sept 25, 2013 visa grant (IED Aug 23, 2014)! Thank you Lord!
Do your best and God will do the rest
Posts: 260Member
Joined: Nov 16, 2012
My husband naman has experience in retail/customer service. He was interviewed by Vodafone and Apple last week din but sadly di sya nakuha sa apple (his dream job), we are still waiting for Vodafone's update. Just now someone called him to say na he was shortlisted for a job in a contact centre. I really hope na before the month ends, at least isa sa amin makahanap na ng work. Miss na miss na din namin ang anak namin but we have to stay strong and keep going. Stay positive lang tayo mga kapatid. Sabi nga ng uncle namin, andito na kayo sa mayamang bansa kaya itodo na ang effort, after ilang months matatawa na lang kayo sa mga pinagdaanan nyo. Maghahanap na din kami ng casual jobs para naman hindi puro palabas ang pera, mas nakakalungkot din pag nasa bahay lang.
Good luck sa ating lahat, makakamit din natin ang tagumpay!
261111 - ICT Business Analyst

January 4, 2013 - ACS Assessment Submitted
January 5, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC Singapore)
January 18, 2013 - IELTS Result: L:8.5, R:8.5, W:7.5, S:7.0 = OB: 8.0
March 13, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment from ACS
March 21, 2013 - EOI Submitted
July 15, 2013 - Invitation to lodge 189 visa received
July 25, 2013 - Lodged Visa. Acknowledgement received.
July 29, 2013 - Medicals done (+ Husband and Baby)
September 18, 2013 - CO Allocated Team 23 GSM Brisbane (Additional docs requested: SG PCC, Form 80, Evidence of Overseas Experience (payslips, taxation docs, etc), Evidence of English Ability for Husband)
October 10, 2013 - CO informed us that the evidence of english ability of my Husband is not sufficient. Asked us to pay for EEC, I said.. Hey, no way let him take the IELTS instead.
October 16, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
October 19, 2013 - Husband's IELTS Academic Exam (earliest available schedule)
November 4, 2013 - Uploaded Husband's IELTS test result form
November 5, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you LORD!!!
IED - July 30, 2014
March 23, 2014 - Initial Entry/Holiday
June 30, 2014 - Flight to Sydney.
July 28, 2014 - Husband started work.
September 15, 2014 - First day at my new job.
"If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough"
Posts: 1,074Member
Joined: Apr 17, 2013
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work