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  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    Leap of fate ika nga...mabuti nang kinabahan pero sumubok kaysa hanggang pangarap lang :D
    tama!!!! :)

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • johnandjoshjohnandjosh Brisbane
    Posts: 107Member
    Joined: Sep 21, 2012
    guys san kaya bumili ng mga gamit sa bahay. wala pa kami kahit ano e so dami bibilin like ref, washer, tv, dining & living room sets, microwave, etc
    @tonti , sa Harvey Norman o kaya Dick Smith.
  • tita_vechtita_vech Mandaluyong
    Posts: 79Member
    Joined: Aug 22, 2012
    @tonti - check mo rin on-line catalogue nang Myers, David Jones, Retravision, Good Guys.

    Sayang matagal pa Boxing Day sale, lahat nang shops marami at magaganda ang specials parang Great SG Sale.

  • tontitonti St Leonards
    Posts: 14Member
    Joined: Aug 24, 2012
    thanks! suggest nun friend ko kay bing lee e. pwede daw tawaran hehe
  • mikaela01mikaela01 Sydney
    Posts: 265Member
    Joined: Jan 21, 2011
    embrace everything na you'll experience here in Australia. adventure kumbaga.. hehehe.. good and not so good.. i remember dati, sa coles may self check out counter, gusto ko subukan pero di ko alam kung paano gawin, hehehe, until one day naglakas loob akong subukan madali lang pala, kakatuwa pa.. hahahaha! share lang! Lahat para samin bago lahat, minsan homesick pero lagi na lang namin iniisip ng husband ko, di kami dadalhin sa Australia kung walang dahilan.
    Kaya sa mga papunta pa lang dito, best of luck sa inyo, natural lang talaga na kabahan, kasama sa buhay yan.. Keep the faith!

    29 May 2012 - lodged 176 online application
    (Civil Engineer 233211;WA State Sponsored)
    2 June 2012 - CO allocation
    6 June 2012 - PCC uploaded
    8 June 2012 - Medicals
    21 June 2012 - further medical results received
    25 June 2012 - Health requirements finalised
    27 June 2012 - Visa Granted!! To God be the glory!
    19 Aug 2012 - Landed in AU
    Believe in the power of prayers!
    When challenges are so big that we feel our strength is not enough to carry them , keep on going. The extra mile is where the GRACE OF GOD begins.

  • KTPKTP Singapore
    Posts: 243Member
    Joined: Jan 10, 2012
    @mikaela01 - when my husband and I moved to SG, ok lang nun kase mei nagaabang na work nun saken dito.. at wala pa kaming baby nun... my employer paid for our plane tickets, shipment of our things (both air and sea freight were available)...we even had the luxury of staying in a serviced apartment for 1 month, paid by my employer. But this time it's totally different... We'll move to oz with my kid, without a job yet, we have to pay tickets on our own, we have to pay for cargo shipment for our stuff... totally new experience to!!! and i wish everything will be fine.. We're taking it a step at a time... and yes, i'll embrace this experience too... :) hindi talaga siguro mawawala ang kaba dahil nga bagong experience to... i'm sure it'll be fun :)

    “We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. – Proverbs 16:1”
    Occupation: 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)
    Apr 29, 2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    June 4, 2012 - CO Allocation. CO requested Medical and Police Clearance
    June 30, 2012 - Medical finalized
    July 05, 2012 - VISA GRANT!!!!
    IED: June 13, 2013
    Thank you so much Lord!!!!

  • mikaela01mikaela01 Sydney
    Posts: 265Member
    Joined: Jan 21, 2011
    It will be.. @KTP! as long as hand in hand kayo ni hubby na harapin ang challenges na dadating.. i'm sure kakayanin yan.. goodluck! kelan alis nyo pala? saang state kayo?

    29 May 2012 - lodged 176 online application
    (Civil Engineer 233211;WA State Sponsored)
    2 June 2012 - CO allocation
    6 June 2012 - PCC uploaded
    8 June 2012 - Medicals
    21 June 2012 - further medical results received
    25 June 2012 - Health requirements finalised
    27 June 2012 - Visa Granted!! To God be the glory!
    19 Aug 2012 - Landed in AU
    Believe in the power of prayers!
    When challenges are so big that we feel our strength is not enough to carry them , keep on going. The extra mile is where the GRACE OF GOD begins.

  • KTPKTP Singapore
    Posts: 243Member
    Joined: Jan 10, 2012
    @mikaela01 - yep tama!!! sa Jan 14.. Sydney po kame :)

    “We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. – Proverbs 16:1”
    Occupation: 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)
    Apr 29, 2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    June 4, 2012 - CO Allocation. CO requested Medical and Police Clearance
    June 30, 2012 - Medical finalized
    July 05, 2012 - VISA GRANT!!!!
    IED: June 13, 2013
    Thank you so much Lord!!!!

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    ang yaman siguro ni KTP... biruin mo kasama wife and kids with no work and no accomodation yet....

    ako kasi matutulog muna sa ilalim ng harbour bridge kaya nde ko pa kasama mag-ina ko :D
  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    @icebreaker1928, oi wala ka sa Maynila hahaha joke!

    @mikaela01 napaka-inspiring naman po ng sinabi niyo...naalala ko tuloy yung isa kong kaibigan sa Sydney...sa bawat luhang tumulo sa kanya, dobleng kaligayahan daw ang kapalit mula ng pumunta siya ng Australia hehe :)
  • spykes78spykes78 North Ryde
    Posts: 59Member
    Joined: Sep 15, 2012
    Ako din, first month i cried every night and i always remember God's promise - I will never leave you nor forsake you. Tapos pag tumutulong ka, nag multiply ang blessings mo. So ngayon mayaman na ako, joke lang. Basta God is awesome and He never fails.
  • tita_vechtita_vech Mandaluyong
    Posts: 79Member
    Joined: Aug 22, 2012
    Nung bagong salta kami wala pang: internet, mobile phone, laptop, phone cards, budget airlines. Tawag sa Pinas $1+/minute, ang mahal to keep in-touch sa family. Maraming umiyak at meron din umuwi, but I’m sure mas masaya ang mga nag pakatatag.

    Ok lang konting kaba pero huwag kayong matakot, there really is nothing to worry about. The Lord has given you this blessing kaya hindi kayo pababayaan.

    Also keep your sense of humor. Yung mga pinoproblema nyo ngayon pagtatawanan nyo lang down the tract so ngayon palang hanapan nyo na nang funny side. Lahat tayo may pagdadanang nakakahiya, palpak, awkward, nganga, etc. Kung wala kang ganung experience hindi ka rin “in”.

    Noon feel din namin na second-best lang kami sa mga US migrants, pero honestly sa loob namin we'll keep this secret paradise to ourselves.

    Welcome to the lucky country! Sobrang blessed tayong lahat.
  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    ang sarap basahin ng mga inspiring words! thank you sa inyo! :)

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • glaiza1210glaiza1210 Sydney
    Posts: 314Member
    Joined: Mar 22, 2012
    @hotshot correct ka jan! kailangan tlga malakas ang loob mo at labanan lahat ng mga dumadating na problems kse at the end makakaraos din :) salamat sa mga sinashare nyo! Sobrang nakakainspire at nakakalakas ng loob!

    Occupation: Industrial Engineer
    11/05/2011 - IELTS exam at BC (L-6.5,R-6,W-6.5,S-6.5)
    02/06/2012 - EA received my CDR
    04/17/2012 - Received Favorable Letter from EA
    04/21/2012 - IELTS exam retake at IDP (L-8, R-6, W-6.5, S-6)
    07/03/2012 - Applied online for SA Statesponsorship
    08/13/2012 - SA SS approved
    08/16/2012 - Received an invitation in skill select
    09/11/2012 - Lodge a visa subclass 190
    09/13/2012 - Acknowledgement Receipt & Medicals Requested
    09/19/2012 - Medicals Done
    12/11/2012 - Medicals Finalised
    12/14/2012 - Visa Grant
    03/18/2013 - Flight to Adelaide
    04/22/2013 - Got my first Job

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Ika nga, walang tagumpay na hindi dumadaan sa hirap.. Good to hear so many stories of triumph in this thread :D
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    thanks for sharing.. very inspiring stories..
    balang araw sana tayo din magkikita-kita sa finals.. hehe.

    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.. ;)

  • mikaela01mikaela01 Sydney
    Posts: 265Member
    Joined: Jan 21, 2011
    @LokiJr thanks! kaya sobra sobrang blessing ang dadating kasi maraming timba na ang iniluluha ko.. :))

    29 May 2012 - lodged 176 online application
    (Civil Engineer 233211;WA State Sponsored)
    2 June 2012 - CO allocation
    6 June 2012 - PCC uploaded
    8 June 2012 - Medicals
    21 June 2012 - further medical results received
    25 June 2012 - Health requirements finalised
    27 June 2012 - Visa Granted!! To God be the glory!
    19 Aug 2012 - Landed in AU
    Believe in the power of prayers!
    When challenges are so big that we feel our strength is not enough to carry them , keep on going. The extra mile is where the GRACE OF GOD begins.

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    ilang oras na lang lipad nako... huhuhuhu... .yahoooo... yan ang nararamdaman ko... baliw na ata ako hahahha :D
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @icebreaker1928 haha... kayang kaya mo yan sir..
    pag nabaliw ka sayang ang pinagpagurang visa... hehe..
    enjoy.. goodluck sa bagong buhay...

    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.. ;)

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @lock_code2004 salamat salamat... nde na nga ako matutulog... sa erflane na lang :D
  • fayefaye North Ryde
    Posts: 770Member
    Joined: Apr 04, 2012
    @icebreaker1928 ingat!!!!

    Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
    Nominated Occupation: CHEMIST 2111-11
    11/MAY/2011 - IELTS Exam
    20/JUNE/2011 - Lodged Online Visa Application
    15/FEB/2012 - CO Allocation
    26/JUNE/2012 - VISA GRANTED! Thank you Lord!
    11/APR/2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    10/MAR/2013 - Arrived in Sydney :)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    ilang oras na lang lipad nako... huhuhuhu... .yahoooo... yan ang nararamdaman ko... baliw na ata ako hahahha :D
    all the best to you @icebreaker1928 - where is the destination in Oz? :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @faye salamat

    @psychoboy sa nsw pafs...
  • geemontanielgeemontaniel Mandaluyong
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Sep 30, 2012
    edited September 2012
    @icebreaker1928 @lock_code2004 //hi, im new in this site. im 19 years old, i stopped schooling cause I lost financial support, my parents are both weak and are not capable to work anymore, but i should be on my 3rd year now, taking up BS.Medical Technology.. And so I really need to work abroad so I can send myself to college. I have 9 months experience in a call center., Is there anyone who can help me move to Australia and find a job? The thing is, I don't have a relative in Australia. I dont know anything about migrating to Australia and I dont want myself to be in trouble.. I need your help guys.
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    edited September 2012
    @icebreaker1928 @lock_code2004 //hi, im new in this site. im 19 years old, i stopped schooling cause I lost financial support, my parents are both weak and are not capable to work anymore, but i should be on my 3rd year now, taking up BS.Medical Technology.. And so I really need to work abroad so I can send myself to college. I have 9 months experience in a call center., Is there anyone who can help me move to Australia and find a job? The thing is, I don't have a relative in Australia. I dont know anything about migrating to Australia and I dont want myself to be in trouble.. I need your help guys.
    Sadly, as for now (and current details) you will not be qualified to apply for an immigrant visa...

    Get a degree first and gain some work experience.

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • cind3r3llacind3r3lla Perth, WA
    Posts: 153Member
    Joined: Sep 10, 2012
    @geemontaniel, you can still send yourself to college even if you work in the Phils. Get your degree first so you'll have more edge in applying for an immigrant visa.

    OT pero i think it'll give u encouragement to hear that i worked myself to college as well. Working fulltime and studying parttime. Yes, it took me 6 yrs to finish my engg degree and sleep-deprived for years. But the whole experience filled my CDR quite well. Goodluck in pursuing your dreams!
  • annie23annie23 Quezon City
    Posts: 55Member
    Joined: Jun 08, 2012
    guys, for those of you who are working in sydney, san place po kayo nag rerent at how long ang commute time to CBD? anu po ba reasonable rental price, ang mamahal kasi yung mga around CBD. advice nman please, supah thanks! :D

    Occupation: Developer Programmer
    Sep 5, 2012 - Lodged 457 Visa Application
    Sep 17, 2012 - Health requirements finalized
    Sep 18, 2012 - Visa grant! :)
    April, 2015 - Lodged 186 Visa Application
    September, 2015 - PR visa grant! :)

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Uy @icebreaker1928, kuwento mo sa thread ang mga unang adventures mo diyan a hehe...have a safe trip! Sakto holiday sa Australia ngayon
  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    @icebreaker1928: good luck! :)

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    @annie23 gumtree po maraming properties for rent dun...yan po binabantayan ko para alam ko magkano kelangan kong ipunin para sa rent hehe
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