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Pinoys in Western Australia!.. which suburb is most livable besides Perth?

raymundjubyOZraymundjubyOZ MelbournePosts: 134Member
edited July 2013 in Regional Sponsored Migration
Hi I am still waiting for my visa grant (PCC and medicals yet to submit) possibly middle of next month (190 visa-WA).. Just want to ask which suburb is most livable i know it depends but gusto sana namin makahanap in advance or magka idea sang place sa WA mag settle my job applied is as Civil Engineer. Not sure if able din ako mag-apply sa Mining industries.. Thanks and God Bless! :-bd

July 2012 - submitted Assessment to Engineers Australia
Dec 2012 - got positive feedback from EA requesting for IELTS
March 9, 2012 - Took IELTS (Ave=7.0)
remarking due to S=6.5... negative so
May 2013 - (sent IELT copy to EA) Assessed as Civil Engineer professional by EA
June 14, 2013 - Applied State Sponsorship (WA) / EOI
June 18, 2013 - Positive feedback for SS
June 19, 2013 - Invited to Lodge 190 visa by DIAC
June 21, 2013 - Lodged 190 Visa (WA) Civil Engineer - 233211
June 28, 2013 - Applied NBI at PH Embassy Sg
July 23, 2013 - CO Assigned Adelaide (Team 7)
July 26, 2013 - Singapore PCC Applied
July 30, 2013 - Medicals with my fiancee
August 17, 2013 - SG PCC and Form 80 uploaded
August 26, 2013 - VISA GRANTED!!!! Thank you Lord worth the wait :)
November 17, 2013 - Initial entry PERTH, Wa
December 2, 2013 - Wife Started on her work.. (big blessing)

WORK SMART NOT HARD!

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  • jvframosjvframos Perth
    Posts: 501Member
    Joined: Jan 22, 2013
    i am also interested with the answer to this question. hopefully pinoys from regional WA will share their views. Thanks po.

    Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
    Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED

    You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.

    Proverbs 3:5-6
    "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight

  • nfrondanfronda Perth
    Posts: 816Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2013
    Hi, I'm here in Broome WA.. the regional part of WA.. It's a 2 hrs and 45min travel by plane from Perth.. so sobrang layo xa sa city. So far ok namn d2.. un nga lang mahal ang cost of living, ung rent sa bahay mahal xa compare from other places here in Oz..Salary is quiet good enough ksi nga mahal ung cost of living ehh..so binabalance lg din ng mga employer d2.. wlang malalakng malls d2.. so mkakatipid ka ksi hndi ka mkpagshopping ng mdalas..dami ng pinoy d2 ngaun..dati konti pa lg ngaun sobrang dami.. 2 yrs mahigit na aq d2.. at nagus2han q na ung place ksi d xa masyado crowded at tahimik.. libangan ng mga tao d2 ay camping at fishing.. magaganda din ang beaches d2.. kng sa wrk namn, ok namn kaunti kg ksi ka competensya m ehh..

    So un lg ang maishare q sa place namin..

    06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
    28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
    28-06-12: Done Medical check
    30-10-12: Submit AFP check
    07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
    12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
    18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
    15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
    15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
    27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
    06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
    16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
    18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)

  • raymundjubyOZraymundjubyOZ Melbourne
    Posts: 134Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2013
    @nfronda
    Hi, I'm here in Broome WA.. the regional part of WA.. It's a 2 hrs and 45min travel by plane from Perth.. so sobrang layo xa sa city. So far ok namn d2.. un nga lang mahal ang cost of living, ung rent sa bahay mahal xa compare from other places here in Oz..Salary is quiet good enough ksi nga mahal ung cost of living ehh..so binabalance lg din ng mga employer d2.. wlang malalakng malls d2.. so mkakatipid ka ksi hndi ka mkpagshopping ng mdalas..dami ng pinoy d2 ngaun..dati konti pa lg ngaun sobrang dami.. 2 yrs mahigit na aq d2.. at nagus2han q na ung place ksi d xa masyado crowded at tahimik.. libangan ng mga tao d2 ay camping at fishing.. magaganda din ang beaches d2.. kng sa wrk namn, ok namn kaunti kg ksi ka competensya m ehh..

    So un lg ang maishare q sa place namin..
    thanks sa idea.. what industry po ang work mo? sa Broome din ba talaga ang initial na suburb na gusto mo? i check the pics of your location maganda nga di din naman kami mahilig sa malls medyo mas nature lover kami ng fiance ko.. gusto sana namin ng medyo relax at safe na lugar kung san pwede kami mag start ng family. gaano din ba ktagal bago ka nkahanap ng work? Thanks :D

    July 2012 - submitted Assessment to Engineers Australia
    Dec 2012 - got positive feedback from EA requesting for IELTS
    March 9, 2012 - Took IELTS (Ave=7.0)
    remarking due to S=6.5... negative so
    May 2013 - (sent IELT copy to EA) Assessed as Civil Engineer professional by EA
    June 14, 2013 - Applied State Sponsorship (WA) / EOI
    June 18, 2013 - Positive feedback for SS
    June 19, 2013 - Invited to Lodge 190 visa by DIAC
    June 21, 2013 - Lodged 190 Visa (WA) Civil Engineer - 233211
    June 28, 2013 - Applied NBI at PH Embassy Sg
    July 23, 2013 - CO Assigned Adelaide (Team 7)
    July 26, 2013 - Singapore PCC Applied
    July 30, 2013 - Medicals with my fiancee
    August 17, 2013 - SG PCC and Form 80 uploaded
    August 26, 2013 - VISA GRANTED!!!! Thank you Lord worth the wait :)
    November 17, 2013 - Initial entry PERTH, Wa
    December 2, 2013 - Wife Started on her work.. (big blessing)

    WORK SMART NOT HARD!

  • raymundjubyOZraymundjubyOZ Melbourne
    Posts: 134Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2013
    i am also interested with the answer to this question. hopefully pinoys from regional WA will share their views. Thanks po.
    congrats kaka allocate lng pala ng CO mo.. Adelaide Team 7 din ako

    July 2012 - submitted Assessment to Engineers Australia
    Dec 2012 - got positive feedback from EA requesting for IELTS
    March 9, 2012 - Took IELTS (Ave=7.0)
    remarking due to S=6.5... negative so
    May 2013 - (sent IELT copy to EA) Assessed as Civil Engineer professional by EA
    June 14, 2013 - Applied State Sponsorship (WA) / EOI
    June 18, 2013 - Positive feedback for SS
    June 19, 2013 - Invited to Lodge 190 visa by DIAC
    June 21, 2013 - Lodged 190 Visa (WA) Civil Engineer - 233211
    June 28, 2013 - Applied NBI at PH Embassy Sg
    July 23, 2013 - CO Assigned Adelaide (Team 7)
    July 26, 2013 - Singapore PCC Applied
    July 30, 2013 - Medicals with my fiancee
    August 17, 2013 - SG PCC and Form 80 uploaded
    August 26, 2013 - VISA GRANTED!!!! Thank you Lord worth the wait :)
    November 17, 2013 - Initial entry PERTH, Wa
    December 2, 2013 - Wife Started on her work.. (big blessing)

    WORK SMART NOT HARD!

  • nfrondanfronda Perth
    Posts: 816Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2013
    @raymundjubyOZ..457 visa pa ako dati, dependent sa dad ko and dito sa Broome ang trabaho ng dad ko, so d2 na rin kmi.. Tahimik ang Broome at safe kaunti lg ksi ang population dito.. Dumadami lg pag dry season or taglamig ksi hndi masyadong malamig dito.. Aviation ang industry ng work ko..

    06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
    28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
    28-06-12: Done Medical check
    30-10-12: Submit AFP check
    07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
    12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
    18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
    15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
    15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
    27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
    06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
    16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
    18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)

  • jvframosjvframos Perth
    Posts: 501Member
    Joined: Jan 22, 2013
    i am also interested with the answer to this question. hopefully pinoys from regional WA will share their views. Thanks po.
    congrats kaka allocate lng pala ng CO mo.. Adelaide Team 7 din ako
    @raymundjubyOZ oo nga, thank God at may CO na din. sa thursday pa young schedule naming for medical, masyadong busy young clinic marami yata nagpapamedical kaya after a week pa young schedule namin. must na young decision sa inyo? it seems na you have submitted everything na, may kulang pa ba kayo?


    Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
    Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED

    You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.

    Proverbs 3:5-6
    "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight

  • jvframosjvframos Perth
    Posts: 501Member
    Joined: Jan 22, 2013
    @nfronda i know you are quite far from the area of mandurah and bunbury but do you have any idea which amongst the two region is better in the field of construction?

    Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
    Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED

    You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.

    Proverbs 3:5-6
    "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight

  • raymundjubyOZraymundjubyOZ Melbourne
    Posts: 134Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2013
    i am also interested with the answer to this question. hopefully pinoys from regional WA will share their views. Thanks po.
    congrats kaka allocate lng pala ng CO mo.. Adelaide Team 7 din ako
    @raymundjubyOZ oo nga, thank God at may CO na din. sa thursday pa young schedule naming for medical, masyadong busy young clinic marami yata nagpapamedical kaya after a week pa young schedule namin. must na young decision sa inyo? it seems na you have submitted everything na, may kulang pa ba kayo?



    submitted form 80 and SG PCC last Saturday night.. hopefully maka receive na ng positive feedback this week.. (excited ng magresign hehehe) :D

    July 2012 - submitted Assessment to Engineers Australia
    Dec 2012 - got positive feedback from EA requesting for IELTS
    March 9, 2012 - Took IELTS (Ave=7.0)
    remarking due to S=6.5... negative so
    May 2013 - (sent IELT copy to EA) Assessed as Civil Engineer professional by EA
    June 14, 2013 - Applied State Sponsorship (WA) / EOI
    June 18, 2013 - Positive feedback for SS
    June 19, 2013 - Invited to Lodge 190 visa by DIAC
    June 21, 2013 - Lodged 190 Visa (WA) Civil Engineer - 233211
    June 28, 2013 - Applied NBI at PH Embassy Sg
    July 23, 2013 - CO Assigned Adelaide (Team 7)
    July 26, 2013 - Singapore PCC Applied
    July 30, 2013 - Medicals with my fiancee
    August 17, 2013 - SG PCC and Form 80 uploaded
    August 26, 2013 - VISA GRANTED!!!! Thank you Lord worth the wait :)
    November 17, 2013 - Initial entry PERTH, Wa
    December 2, 2013 - Wife Started on her work.. (big blessing)

    WORK SMART NOT HARD!

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    to check reviews of suburbs in AU.. try this website..

    www.streetadvisor.com.au

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

  • brentbrent Perth
    Posts: 53Member
    Joined: Jun 28, 2011
    eto po reviews on both rural areas and Perth suburbs:

    http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/we-reveal-perths-safest-areas/story-e6frg143-1226367679291

    12/10/2011 - IELTS L=8.5, R=8.0, W=7.5, S=7.0
    01/15/2012 - EA skills assessment application
    02/23/2012 - EA positive Assessment
    03/20/2012 - WA SS approved
    03/25/2012 - Lodged visa 176 application
    05/10/2012 - COC application, uploaded NBI
    05/18/2012 - Medicals via e-health
    05/24/2012 - VISA GRANTED!!!

  • raymundjubyOZraymundjubyOZ Melbourne
    Posts: 134Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2013
    how about kalgoorie? okay kya dun.. my friend stays there kaso mga 6hrs drive from perth work sya sa Mining Industry.. mas malayo daw ksi sa Perth mas okay salary i dunno if its a fact hehe

    July 2012 - submitted Assessment to Engineers Australia
    Dec 2012 - got positive feedback from EA requesting for IELTS
    March 9, 2012 - Took IELTS (Ave=7.0)
    remarking due to S=6.5... negative so
    May 2013 - (sent IELT copy to EA) Assessed as Civil Engineer professional by EA
    June 14, 2013 - Applied State Sponsorship (WA) / EOI
    June 18, 2013 - Positive feedback for SS
    June 19, 2013 - Invited to Lodge 190 visa by DIAC
    June 21, 2013 - Lodged 190 Visa (WA) Civil Engineer - 233211
    June 28, 2013 - Applied NBI at PH Embassy Sg
    July 23, 2013 - CO Assigned Adelaide (Team 7)
    July 26, 2013 - Singapore PCC Applied
    July 30, 2013 - Medicals with my fiancee
    August 17, 2013 - SG PCC and Form 80 uploaded
    August 26, 2013 - VISA GRANTED!!!! Thank you Lord worth the wait :)
    November 17, 2013 - Initial entry PERTH, Wa
    December 2, 2013 - Wife Started on her work.. (big blessing)

    WORK SMART NOT HARD!

  • floradanicafloradanica Perth
    Posts: 167Member
    Joined: Apr 24, 2013
    OT anyone who can refer a room in Perth suitable for a young family (husband wife and 3yr old daughter). We will arrive on the first week of November. Please PM me. Thanks! :)
  • anj30anj30 Sydney
    Posts: 55Member
    Joined: Jul 16, 2012
    Plano din namin sa WA mag initial entry. Sana makahanap agad ng work. Ano po ang work ninyo sa WA?

    29 Aug 2013 - lodged visa 189 (husband primary applicant)
    November 2013 - Visa granted!!
    December 2013 - IE
    July 2014 - Final destination :-)

    Jerimiah 29:11

  • floradanicafloradanica Perth
    Posts: 167Member
    Joined: Apr 24, 2013
    edited September 2013
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