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  • aldousnowaldousnow Sydney
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    @LokiJr lahat ng state except dito.. sa Victoria. :(

    Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
    Nominated Occupation : Developer Programmer (261312)
    02/28/2011 - ACS Finalized the Case (261312, PIM3, Group A)
    03/07/2011 - IELTS Result Received L- 6.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.0, Overall Band Score-6.5 (BC)
    03/13/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
    11/09/2011 - CO Allocation
    12/02/2011 - Medicals Finalised
    12/02/2011 - FINISH LINE!! (Visa Grant)
    03/23/2012 - My first day @Melbourne
    04/14/2012 - Started looking for a .Net Developer job
    06/04/2012 - And finally got one! :)

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    @LokiJr dito nako pre... nde pako nakapasyal...
    unang experience ko.. nung hinatak ko yung bag ko sa conveyor belt, nasira yung hawakan, wasak sa bigat lol... dinig ko yung mga tao sabi "ay"... puros pinoy hehehe... may narinig pako... "sobrang bigat siguro" hahahha....
    36 kilos lang naman dala ko, nde ko na maximize yung 40K lol... :D
  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    @hotshot tnx mayt :D
  • hotshothotshot Sydney
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    @icebreaker1928 : nice...iba na accent! hahaha

    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 :)

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    @hotshot hahaha...nagpapraktis lang lol...
  • rbolanterbolante North Ryde
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    @icebreaker1928 congrats and good luck! kitakits na lng soon. :D

    Skilled – Family Sponsored (Subclass 176)
    Software Programmer (261313)

    05/03/2012 - Lodged visa application (Online)
    06/07/2012 - CO allocated/Medicals requested
    06/11/2012 - Medical exam at NHSI
    06/28/2012 - PCCs submitted
    07/03/2012 - Health requirements finalised
    07/13/2012 - Visa granted (IED: 06/19/2013)

    Thanks be to God!!! :D

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    @aldousnow ay ganun? gumtree na yung pinaka ok na nakita ko kasi pati shared accommodations meron sila e hehe...realestate.com.au ok rin...may Melbourne diyan sigurado hehe

    @icebreaker1928, nakakagaan naman ng loob na may naririnig kang nagtatagalog sa Australia hehe..hindi ka mahhome sick niyan :D
  • aldousnowaldousnow Sydney
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    Uy @icebreaker1928, kuwento mo sa thread ang mga unang adventures mo diyan a hehe...have a safe trip! Sakto holiday sa Australia ngayon
    @LokJr sorry miscommunication. hehe. para dito yung sabi ko na "all states except Victoria :(" hehehe.

    Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
    Nominated Occupation : Developer Programmer (261312)
    02/28/2011 - ACS Finalized the Case (261312, PIM3, Group A)
    03/07/2011 - IELTS Result Received L- 6.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.0, Overall Band Score-6.5 (BC)
    03/13/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
    11/09/2011 - CO Allocation
    12/02/2011 - Medicals Finalised
    12/02/2011 - FINISH LINE!! (Visa Grant)
    03/23/2012 - My first day @Melbourne
    04/14/2012 - Started looking for a .Net Developer job
    06/04/2012 - And finally got one! :)

  • BryannBryann Sydney
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    @annie23
    Try Quaker's Hill, pretty quite neighborhood. Hills area ang medyo okay, rent minimum per week is around $350. Mga 45-60 mins to CBD depending on the location and if mag-bus pa kayo, syempre mas matagal.

    Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
    Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
    Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
    Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
    Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
    May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
    Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
    Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
    Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    edited October 2012
    share ko lang experience ko...
    kanina kumuha ako ng medicare at nagparegister sa centrelink...

    isa lang sila ng office sa campsie, ang haba ng pila sa centrelink, kaya dun muna ako sa medicare kasi wala naman nakapila, may binigay lang saken na form tapos pagkafill-up ko binigay ko sa kanya, then niregister nako... wait daw ng 10 working days para madeliver yung card ko....

    pila naman ako sa centrelink, tapos nung turn ko na, sabi saken nung babae dun,
    girl: ano kelangan mo, manghihingi ka ba ng unemployment payment etc...
    ako: hindi, magpaparegister lang ako...
    girl: hindi mo kelangan magparegister kung wala ka ike-claim...
    ako: akala ko requirement magregister sa centrelink pag new migrant?
    girl: hindi na, pero ganito na lang, iregister na lang kita sa centrelink... (siguro para manahimik nako lol...)

    ayun binigyan ako ng parang number...centrelink number siguro to...
    (nagtatagalog yung kausap ko lol...)

    next, punta naman ako sa commonwealth bank para mag open ng account...

    ang bait ng nakausap ko, inexplain nya lahat...

    requirements nila to open an account
    passport
    visa
    address (temp lang, sa kaibigan ko)
    postal address( office address ginamit ko)
    phone number
    tfn (wala ako, ok lang daw, apply na lang daw ako)
    pera (natural... 10,000 aud inopen ko hahahha wish ko lang)

    kelangan meron kang 2K aud na pumasok every month para wala kang $4 fee...
    kaya sabi ko, dun ko ipapasok ang payroll ko...

    ayun so far ok naman, andito ako sa library ngayon at nag-aantay ng oras kasi maya pako susunduin ng tropa ko lol....
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    @icebreaker1928 hahah... natawa ako sa dialogue sir..
    "manghihingi" talaga ang word na ginamit..
    try ko kayang pumunta ng naka suit.. tapos manghihingi ako ng unemployment support.. lol..

    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.. ;)

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    @icebreaker1928, Pilipino yung nakausap mo dun sa Centrelink? hehe

    Anyway, bakit parang ampangit ng reputation natin? Porket Pinoy at nasa Australia, hihingi na ng claim? Palamunin? hehehe
  • JClemJClem Melbourne
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    Saka bakit parang masungit din kausap si girl? :)

    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.

    10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made. :)
    03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good! :)
    03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
    03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
    06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    @icebreaker1928, Pilipino yung nakausap mo dun sa Centrelink? hehe

    Anyway, bakit parang ampangit ng reputation natin? Porket Pinoy at nasa Australia, hihingi na ng claim? Palamunin? hehehe
    hahah.. hindi nmn sguro sir.. baka nagkataon lang na pumila si @icebreaker28 sa claims section.. lol.

    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.. ;)

  • johnandjoshjohnandjosh Brisbane
    Posts: 107Member
    Joined: Sep 21, 2012
    @icebreaker you can apply for TFN online. You can also register on Centrelink via online. Pwede mo na ring i-update ang info mo (like work status, salary, etc.) online para di ka na pupunta pa sa office nila. Sa bank account naman, merong "everyday account" na walang charges at wala ring interest, pero you don't have to maintain balance. Then online, you can open another savings account na nag-iinterest. Dito mo ipapasok yung mga savings mo once na nareceive mo yung salary mo sa "everyday account" mo.
  • megawattsmegawatts Sydney
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    edited October 2012
    @icebreaker1928

    Congratulations and goodluck..aabangan namin adventures mo dyan..ingat palagi
  • aldousnowaldousnow Sydney
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    Joined: Nov 16, 2011
    I encourage you guys mag open din kayo ng ubank account. siya pinakamataas na interest rate. bale online savings siya.. so aside sa nab account ko. meron din ko ubank. every month dun ko pinapasok savings ko para malaki interest. check this link. eto yung comparison ng mga interest rates ng banks.

    https://www.ubank.com.au/ubank/web/compare-rates/compare-high-interest-savings-accounts?_afrLoop=204916266740000&_afrWindowMode=0&_afrWindowId=null#@?_afrWindowId=null&_afrLoop=204916266740000&_afrWindowMode=0&_adf.ctrl-state=dyy24bfy1_9

    Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
    Nominated Occupation : Developer Programmer (261312)
    02/28/2011 - ACS Finalized the Case (261312, PIM3, Group A)
    03/07/2011 - IELTS Result Received L- 6.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.0, Overall Band Score-6.5 (BC)
    03/13/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
    11/09/2011 - CO Allocation
    12/02/2011 - Medicals Finalised
    12/02/2011 - FINISH LINE!! (Visa Grant)
    03/23/2012 - My first day @Melbourne
    04/14/2012 - Started looking for a .Net Developer job
    06/04/2012 - And finally got one! :)

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    5.71%??? Wow antaas! Buti pa sa Australia, samantalang sa atin wala pang 1% p.a. tapos andami pang fees hehe
  • johnandjoshjohnandjosh Brisbane
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    Joined: Sep 21, 2012
    I encourage you guys mag open din kayo ng ubank account. siya pinakamataas na interest rate. bale online savings siya.. so aside sa nab account ko. meron din ko ubank. every month dun ko pinapasok savings ko para malaki interest. check this link. eto yung comparison ng mga interest rates ng banks.

    https://www.ubank.com.au/ubank/web/compare-rates/compare-high-interest-savings-accounts?_afrLoop=204916266740000&_afrWindowMode=0&_afrWindowId=null#@?_afrWindowId=null&_afrLoop=204916266740000&_afrWindowMode=0&_adf.ctrl-state=dyy24bfy1_9
    @aldousnow Safe ba itong ubank na ito? Kasi I was planning to make a term deposit sana sa bank na ito, kaya lang nakakatakot dahil sobra laki ng interest nila, baka biglang mag shut down.
  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    @icebreaker1928, Pilipino yung nakausap mo dun sa Centrelink? hehe

    Anyway, bakit parang ampangit ng reputation natin? Porket Pinoy at nasa Australia, hihingi na ng claim? Palamunin? hehehe
    hindi naman sir... yung nauna kasi saken may kineclaim pero parang kahinahinala...
    kaya siguro medyo masungit pagdating saken, pero mabait pa rin yun, baka masungit lang yung version ng pag translate ko hehehe...
  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    @lock_code2004 hahaha... dun ako pinapila nung ale... ewan ko kung baka claim section yun :D

    @megawatts tnx pre...

  • cind3r3llacind3r3lla Perth, WA
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    edited October 2012

    https://www.ubank.com.au/ubank/web/compare-rates/compare-high-interest-savings-accounts?_afrLoop=204916266740000&_afrWindowMode=0&_afrWindowId=null#@?_afrWindowId=null&_afrLoop=204916266740000&_afrWindowMode=0&_adf.ctrl-state=dyy24bfy1_9
    thanks for this link. very helpful info.

    @icebreaker... more kwentos... :) goodluck sa paglipat mo. parang Pinoy Adventure lang. :D sana tinanong mo na lang paano mag-claim nung benefit na yun. pang-FYI lang kamo. hehe

    @johnandjosh, dito sa middle east, yung malalaking banks may ganyang ding mga programs. mas malaki rin ang interest ng online accounts. kadalasan nga, mas malaki ang interest rate ng online accounts vs time deposits.

    one advice na lang siguro ay choose rin ang bank na maganda ang security features.


  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    nagopen ako ng isang thread para sa mga au experience.. OT kasi dito e...
    check na lang kayo dito :)

    http://www.pinoyau.info/discussion/792/share-your-au-experience
  • donkingdonking Melbourne
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    @ice: gagawa na rin kami ng future thread dito para sayo. "Icebreaker: the legend in Australia"... hehehe kwento ka lang para inspired kami.

    April 24, 2011 - Submitted CDR to EA
    May 6, 2011 - IELTS BC OBS 7.0
    August 25, 2011 - Received positive assessment from EA
    February 22, 2012 - Resat IELTS IDP OBS 7.5
    April 13, 2012 - Applied SS SA
    May 1, 2012 - Received positive response from SA
    May 10, 2012 - Pre-lodgement to DIAC
    May 31, 2012 - Lodgement to DIAC
    May 31, 2012 - South Australia sent form 1100 to DIAC
    June 4, 2012 - application being processed further...
    June 4, 2012 - C.O. allocated
    June 4, 2012 - request for PCC and medicals
    June 6, 2012 - Medicals done
    June 7, 2012 - NBI
    June 8, 2012 - further medical results received
    June 27, 2012 - All medicals finalised
    July 2, 2012 - Visa Grant

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    @donking hahaha... ayos...
  • paris_hiponparis_hipon Sydney
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    Joined: Aug 06, 2012
    hai i got no time to backread ask ko lang po what bank is ok to apply here thanks

    21.jan.12 - Vetasses Positive
    16.may.12 - 4th Ielts - IDP - L8.5 R7.5 W7.0 S7.5 = 7.5 - Pass
    15.june.12 - State sponsorship Approved
    19.june.12 - 176 Visa applied at DIAC
    20.july.2012 - Singapore & Phi. Police checks finalised
    17.aug.2012 - VISA GRANT
    29.sept.2012 - Landed Sydney Alone! @_@ #$%&*#$^$

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    @paris_hipon, yung big four banks nila...ANZ, NAB, Commonwealth at Westpac..can't go wrong with them. pero hindi sila kasing taas yung interest tulad ng binanggit ni sir @aldousnow
  • aldousnowaldousnow Sydney
    Posts: 494Member
    Joined: Nov 16, 2011
    I encourage you guys mag open din kayo ng ubank account. siya pinakamataas na interest rate. bale online savings siya.. so aside sa nab account ko. meron din ko ubank. every month dun ko pinapasok savings ko para malaki interest. check this link. eto yung comparison ng mga interest rates ng banks.

    https://www.ubank.com.au/ubank/web/compare-rates/compare-high-interest-savings-accounts?_afrLoop=204916266740000&_afrWindowMode=0&_afrWindowId=null#@?_afrWindowId=null&_afrLoop=204916266740000&_afrWindowMode=0&_adf.ctrl-state=dyy24bfy1_9
    @aldousnow Safe ba itong ubank na ito? Kasi I was planning to make a term deposit sana sa bank na ito, kaya lang nakakatakot dahil sobra laki ng interest nila, baka biglang mag shut down.
    yup. don't worry safe naman to. bale sub company siya ng NAB. bina back up-an sya. kumbaga.. parang MEtrobank -> PSBank lang sa pinas. ganun. since i got a job naghuhulog na ko diyan. and mabilis lang din naman kunin yung pera mo itransfer mo lang ulit pabalik sa kung anong savings account mo.

    Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
    Nominated Occupation : Developer Programmer (261312)
    02/28/2011 - ACS Finalized the Case (261312, PIM3, Group A)
    03/07/2011 - IELTS Result Received L- 6.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.0, Overall Band Score-6.5 (BC)
    03/13/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
    11/09/2011 - CO Allocation
    12/02/2011 - Medicals Finalised
    12/02/2011 - FINISH LINE!! (Visa Grant)
    03/23/2012 - My first day @Melbourne
    04/14/2012 - Started looking for a .Net Developer job
    06/04/2012 - And finally got one! :)

  • viannej08viannej08 Cebu City
    Posts: 69Member
    Joined: Jun 06, 2012
    @icebreaker you can apply for TFN online. You can also register on Centrelink via online. Pwede mo na ring i-update ang info mo (like work status, salary, etc.) online para di ka na pupunta pa sa office nila. Sa bank account naman, merong "everyday account" na walang charges at wala ring interest, pero you don't have to maintain balance. Then online, you can open another savings account na nag-iinterest. Dito mo ipapasok yung mga savings mo once na nareceive mo yung salary mo sa "everyday account" mo.
    itong "everyday account" na walang charges, meron po ba nito lahat ng banks, especially the big4 banks?

    Visa 175, Accountant (General)
    Mar 15 - CPAA application submitted
    Apr 26 - received CPAA assessment (suitable)
    May 05 - online application lodged
    Jun 05 - CO allocation (requested health & form 80)
    Jun 15 - uploaded form 80
    Jun 16 - medical at nationwide
    Sep 14 - visa grant! THANK YOU LORD!
    IED - July 10, 2013
    "The will of God will never take you to a place where His Grace cannot protect you."

  • johnandjoshjohnandjosh Brisbane
    Posts: 107Member
    Joined: Sep 21, 2012
    @viannej08 westpac ang everyday account ko, ganun din sa wife ko. hindi ko lang alam sa ibang bank. Baka ganun din sa iba. Wait tayo sa ibang forummates.
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