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Things to do first "After" arriving in Australia

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  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    hello po

    advisable po ba na sabay sabay na kame magpunta ng Oz, me, my wife and my son, kahit wala pang job, walang kakilala, at wala rin matitirahan?! :-)
    Yup its a personal choice

    Kami we opt na mauna ako, nung stable na staka sumunod yung mag ina so wsla na sila masyado naging problema
    Aminin mo na JC na talagang gusto mo lang mag isa para makapag beerhouse ka muna sa Sydney huhuhu
    ako a ang bait bait ko kya ... pag merong nga nagyayaya pumupunta agad ako ...






































    pumupunta sa prayer meeting

    Google for Everything !!!

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    hi @legato09! Dito na kami sa Melbourne... Great 10 days heheheh!

    anyway, mejo tagilid tayong mga walang anak - hindi tayo supported ng centrelink...

    TFN (Tagal ng TFN), Medicare, Bank Account, Driver's, - yan lang ung basic na dapat accomplish agad agad...

    God Bless!
    Musta nmn ang first few weeks mo jan?

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • emmyemmy North Ryde
    Posts: 89Member
    Joined: Dec 30, 2012
    Hello, I would like to ask, may problema kse ung husband ko sa LTO license nya, pwede naman siya apply sa AU ng driver's license na lang diba? A friend told me na after one year pa pala siya makaka drive and mahal ung pipirma sa logbook, but otherwise okay lang ba? Ano mga experiences nyo about this?

    Thanks =)

    Visa 190
    1 March 2013 - VETASSESS Submitted
    22 April 2013 - IELTS Results (OBS-8)
    21 June 2013 - VETASSESS Results: Positive
    26 June 2013 - EOI Submitted
    27 June 2013 - WA SS Application
    28 June 2013 - WA SS Approved
    02 July 2013 - Invitation To Apply for Visa 190
    04 July 2013 - Visa Lodged
    10 July 2013 - Medicals
    23 July 2013 - CO Allocated
    1 Aug 2013 - Form 80 Submitted
    14 Aug 2013 - SG COC Issued and Submitted
    15 Aug 2013 - Visa Grant

  • nfrondanfronda Perth
    Posts: 816Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2013
    @emmy..so ur hubby don't have a Phil driver's license, right? Yes pwde syang kumuha ng AU license but dadaan sya muna sa learners permit. To get a learner's permit kukuha sya muna ng theory/computer test pag naipasa nya un my learners permit na xa kaagad, but hndi xa pwde mag drive ng mag isa dapt my kasama xa na my hawak na AU license. Den kailangan nya mag log book, 25 hours driving practice. Ang pwedeng pumirma ng log book ay yung my AU license na for 4 years. Pag ok na xa, pwde na syang kumuha ng PDA (practical driving assessment), pag napasa nya to he need to log na namn sa log book nya another 25 hrs of driving. Den after 6 months from his PDA, kuha sya ng hazard test. Pag napasa nya ang hazard test bibigyan na xa ng Provisional license for 2 years, first 6 months red P plates and next 18 months is green P plates.

    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)

  • GoToWaOZGoToWaOZ Sydney
    Posts: 255Member
    Joined: Mar 05, 2013
    @nfronda - sobrang complicated po pala and sounds expensive din. Mas ok na mag driving school na sa Pinas then go for the license there then convert to AU license within the 3 months

    March 2012-IELTS results! | 31 January 2013-Skills assessment "Successful" , EOI submitted in Skillselect |14 March 2013- SS WA approved! |30 April 2013-Lodged Visa190 | 3 May 2013-Uploaded documents | 22 May 2013-CO allocated |2 July 2013 -Medicals done |12 July- Uploaded SG PCC | 28 Aug 2013 - VISA GRANT!

  • nfrondanfronda Perth
    Posts: 816Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2013
    @GoToWaOZ..Hndi namn complicated, matagal lg bago ka mkapagdrive ng mag isa. Learners permit is $89.90 ksama na jan ang log book, $89.90 for PDA and don't have idea how much the hazard perception test. $72 per seesion if you want to sit down for a driving lesson.

    Yeah right, if u have enough time mas mabuti pang kuha na lg drivers license sa Pinas. Pra after 3 months converted na into AU license as long that u have pass the theory test and PDA.

    Anyway, this is for WA.

    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)

  • GoToWaOZGoToWaOZ Sydney
    Posts: 255Member
    Joined: Mar 05, 2013
    @nfronda - Salamat po! :) Kailangan paghandaan...very applicable po sa amin kasi WA din punta namin.

    March 2012-IELTS results! | 31 January 2013-Skills assessment "Successful" , EOI submitted in Skillselect |14 March 2013- SS WA approved! |30 April 2013-Lodged Visa190 | 3 May 2013-Uploaded documents | 22 May 2013-CO allocated |2 July 2013 -Medicals done |12 July- Uploaded SG PCC | 28 Aug 2013 - VISA GRANT!

  • nfrondanfronda Perth
    Posts: 816Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2013
    @GoToWaOZ.. No worries. Oo nga noh, kitang kita sa username mo na WA ang punta nyo.. :)

    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)

  • GoToWaOZGoToWaOZ Sydney
    Posts: 255Member
    Joined: Mar 05, 2013
    haha! Di naman nga masyadong obvious =))

    March 2012-IELTS results! | 31 January 2013-Skills assessment "Successful" , EOI submitted in Skillselect |14 March 2013- SS WA approved! |30 April 2013-Lodged Visa190 | 3 May 2013-Uploaded documents | 22 May 2013-CO allocated |2 July 2013 -Medicals done |12 July- Uploaded SG PCC | 28 Aug 2013 - VISA GRANT!

  • ianne27ianne27 Melbourne
    Posts: 176Member
    Joined: Mar 18, 2012
    halo @jengrata! Congrats nga pala :-)

    Great 10 days! Done with the basic and urgent TFN, Medicare, etc.
    Libot, pasyal, muna sa Melby and CBD

    Lucky si huby nagkawork na after 5 Days (via friend's referral) kaya kahit isa lang nagwowork ok kami, plus mababait ung nag guguide samin dito sa Melby, ung umampon muna samen (coteacher ko dati, 4 years na sila dito)

    Ako aral muna related to my course - funded sya ng VIC government...

    so far so good...

    All the best!




    SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER Anzsco Code 241411 = May 12, 2012 - IELTS Exam / May 25, 2012 - IELTS result -PASSED / Sept. 18, 2012 - Submitted Skills Assessment @ AITSL / Sept. 20, 2012 - Acknowledgment from AITSL /Dec. 11, 2012 - AITSL Result - Assessment Completed / Dec. 27, 2012 - AITSL Certificate received = SUITABLE or POSITIVE ASSESSMENT / Jan. 04, 2013 - Created EOI with 70 pts. / Jan.07, 2013 - Invited by DIAC for VISA 189 (First EOI) / March 13, 2013 - Created EOI with 65 pts. /March 18, 2013- Invited by DIAC for VISA 189 (Second EOI) Thank GOD for another chance ;-)
    May 02, 2013 - Lodged Visa 189 - finally
    May 03, 2013 - PCC uploaded
    May 16, 2013 - Completed Med. Exam @ St. Luke's
    May 18, 2013 - Allocated CO - Team 31 GSM Brisbane, CO VL
    May 25, 2013- Submitted Form 80 and other docs requested
    May 28, 2013 - St. Luke's uploaded our med. results
    June 12, 2013 - Submitted Form 815 (requested, June 10)
    June 13, 2013 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord!)
    Sept. 11, 2013 - See yah Melbourne, Australia

    "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you." - Jeremiah 29:11-12

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    halo @jengrata! Congrats nga pala :-)

    Great 10 days! Done with the basic and urgent TFN, Medicare, etc.
    Libot, pasyal, muna sa Melby and CBD

    Lucky si huby nagkawork na after 5 Days (via friend's referral) kaya kahit isa lang nagwowork ok kami, plus mababait ung nag guguide samin dito sa Melby, ung umampon muna samen (coteacher ko dati, 4 years na sila dito)

    Ako aral muna related to my course - funded sya ng VIC government...

    so far so good...

    All the best!
    Wow! Great 10 days indeed. Congrats na rin sa work ni hubby mo.

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    hi @legato09! Dito na kami sa Melbourne... Great 10 days heheheh!

    anyway, mejo tagilid tayong mga walang anak - hindi tayo supported ng centrelink...

    TFN (Tagal ng TFN), Medicare, Bank Account, Driver's, - yan lang ung basic na dapat accomplish agad agad...

    God Bless!

    hi @ianne27, kaya po ba gawin lahat yan in 1 day? TFN, Medicare, Bank Account?

    Ung Driver's po, nakapag apply na din kyo?

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • emmyemmy North Ryde
    Posts: 89Member
    Joined: Dec 30, 2012
    Hi @nfronda thanks sa reply. I appreciate it.

    Actually, inaayos pa ng husband ko yung LTO nya. Un na lang last option namin na sa WA na siya kuha. Pero sa information na binigay mo talagang dapat ayusin nya ung LTO License nya.

    Visa 190
    1 March 2013 - VETASSESS Submitted
    22 April 2013 - IELTS Results (OBS-8)
    21 June 2013 - VETASSESS Results: Positive
    26 June 2013 - EOI Submitted
    27 June 2013 - WA SS Application
    28 June 2013 - WA SS Approved
    02 July 2013 - Invitation To Apply for Visa 190
    04 July 2013 - Visa Lodged
    10 July 2013 - Medicals
    23 July 2013 - CO Allocated
    1 Aug 2013 - Form 80 Submitted
    14 Aug 2013 - SG COC Issued and Submitted
    15 Aug 2013 - Visa Grant

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Hi @nfronda thanks sa reply. I appreciate it.

    Actually, inaayos pa ng husband ko yung LTO nya. Un na lang last option namin na sa WA na siya kuha. Pero sa information na binigay mo talagang dapat ayusin nya ung LTO License nya.

    @emmy, sorry for being not updated... ano ba problem sa license nya?

    dati din before migrating i fixed a huge error din sa license ko as it did not reflect the correct yr of birth ko.

    took me 2 months ayusin!!

    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!!

  • legato09legato09 Sydney
    Posts: 766Member
    Joined: Jul 31, 2012
    halo @jengrata! Congrats nga pala :-)

    Great 10 days! Done with the basic and urgent TFN, Medicare, etc.
    Libot, pasyal, muna sa Melby and CBD

    Lucky si huby nagkawork na after 5 Days (via friend's referral) kaya kahit isa lang nagwowork ok kami, plus mababait ung nag guguide samin dito sa Melby, ung umampon muna samen (coteacher ko dati, 4 years na sila dito)

    Ako aral muna related to my course - funded sya ng VIC government...

    so far so good...

    All the best!




    Congrats po!!! and maraming salamat sa Tips ;-)

    Systems Administrator (ANZSCO: 262113)
    01Aug2012: Docs Preparation
    11Sep2012: ACS Assessment Submission
    15Oct2012: ACS Assessment Positive Result
    17Nov2012: IELTS Exam
    30Nov2012: IELTS Results L:6.5 WRS:7.0 OB:7.0, EOI Creation and NSW SS Submission
    19Mar2013: NSW SS Acknowledgement Letter Received
    01May2013: NSW SS Approval Email Received, SkillSelect Invite Received
    29May2013: Visa 190 Lodgement (LORD MARAMING SALAMAT Po, wag nyo po muna ako kukunin sa dami ng Blessings nyo! ;-))
    01June2013: NBI Clearance Application
    03June2013: Mailed NBI Clearance Application Received by Ms. JM
    06June2013: Medical Examination
    12June2013: CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 6
    13June2013: SG PCC Applied
    14June2013: Evidence of Income Submitted
    17June2013: Medical Results Uploaded
    19June2013: Form 80 and 1221 Uploaded
    25June2013: NBI Clearance received from Mother Land ;-)
    Uploaded
    03July2013: SG PCC Released and Uploaded
    05July2013: VISA Grant (with de facto)!!! SALAMAT LORD!!!!
    Oct2013: EID Completed.
    Oct2013: Job Offer received; SALAMAT LORD!!!!
    Jan2014: Starting a life in Down Under, Corporate Slave doing the rat race!!!

  • ianne27ianne27 Melbourne
    Posts: 176Member
    Joined: Mar 18, 2012
    Halo sis @peach17... namiss ko forum, been busy lately with prep and application

    Yes, kaya lahat in one day...

    1. TFN - online, ginawa namin the night na dumating kami (til now wala pa heheheheh)
    2. Bank Account - we opened while stil in the Philippines... needs validation though, upon
    arrival; Debit Card received after 5 days :-)
    3. Medicare - mabilis lang din application (card will be delivered 2-3 weeks)

    *Driver's - not yet, i dunno how to drive, mag aapply ako ng learner's something... hehehehe kasi kailangan talaga marunong

    @legato09 - welcome :-)

    SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER Anzsco Code 241411 = May 12, 2012 - IELTS Exam / May 25, 2012 - IELTS result -PASSED / Sept. 18, 2012 - Submitted Skills Assessment @ AITSL / Sept. 20, 2012 - Acknowledgment from AITSL /Dec. 11, 2012 - AITSL Result - Assessment Completed / Dec. 27, 2012 - AITSL Certificate received = SUITABLE or POSITIVE ASSESSMENT / Jan. 04, 2013 - Created EOI with 70 pts. / Jan.07, 2013 - Invited by DIAC for VISA 189 (First EOI) / March 13, 2013 - Created EOI with 65 pts. /March 18, 2013- Invited by DIAC for VISA 189 (Second EOI) Thank GOD for another chance ;-)
    May 02, 2013 - Lodged Visa 189 - finally
    May 03, 2013 - PCC uploaded
    May 16, 2013 - Completed Med. Exam @ St. Luke's
    May 18, 2013 - Allocated CO - Team 31 GSM Brisbane, CO VL
    May 25, 2013- Submitted Form 80 and other docs requested
    May 28, 2013 - St. Luke's uploaded our med. results
    June 12, 2013 - Submitted Form 815 (requested, June 10)
    June 13, 2013 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord!)
    Sept. 11, 2013 - See yah Melbourne, Australia

    "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you." - Jeremiah 29:11-12

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    welcome back ulit @ianne27. Ako din for a time hindi nakabisita dito sa forum
    nagiging busy from time to time :)

    glad to know na pwede pala ayusin lahat yung mga things to do in 1 day :)

    nag start ka na ngayon ng driving lessons mo sis? :)
    importante talaga meron sis DL?

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • ianne27ianne27 Melbourne
    Posts: 176Member
    Joined: Mar 18, 2012
    not yet @peach17 soon siguro, nag aaral pa ulit ako heheheh

    SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER Anzsco Code 241411 = May 12, 2012 - IELTS Exam / May 25, 2012 - IELTS result -PASSED / Sept. 18, 2012 - Submitted Skills Assessment @ AITSL / Sept. 20, 2012 - Acknowledgment from AITSL /Dec. 11, 2012 - AITSL Result - Assessment Completed / Dec. 27, 2012 - AITSL Certificate received = SUITABLE or POSITIVE ASSESSMENT / Jan. 04, 2013 - Created EOI with 70 pts. / Jan.07, 2013 - Invited by DIAC for VISA 189 (First EOI) / March 13, 2013 - Created EOI with 65 pts. /March 18, 2013- Invited by DIAC for VISA 189 (Second EOI) Thank GOD for another chance ;-)
    May 02, 2013 - Lodged Visa 189 - finally
    May 03, 2013 - PCC uploaded
    May 16, 2013 - Completed Med. Exam @ St. Luke's
    May 18, 2013 - Allocated CO - Team 31 GSM Brisbane, CO VL
    May 25, 2013- Submitted Form 80 and other docs requested
    May 28, 2013 - St. Luke's uploaded our med. results
    June 12, 2013 - Submitted Form 815 (requested, June 10)
    June 13, 2013 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord!)
    Sept. 11, 2013 - See yah Melbourne, Australia

    "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you." - Jeremiah 29:11-12

  • ianne27ianne27 Melbourne
    Posts: 176Member
    Joined: Mar 18, 2012
    not yet sis @peach17... Im having mg Training kasi... hopefully, soon pag hindi na ako takot heheheh

    SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHER Anzsco Code 241411 = May 12, 2012 - IELTS Exam / May 25, 2012 - IELTS result -PASSED / Sept. 18, 2012 - Submitted Skills Assessment @ AITSL / Sept. 20, 2012 - Acknowledgment from AITSL /Dec. 11, 2012 - AITSL Result - Assessment Completed / Dec. 27, 2012 - AITSL Certificate received = SUITABLE or POSITIVE ASSESSMENT / Jan. 04, 2013 - Created EOI with 70 pts. / Jan.07, 2013 - Invited by DIAC for VISA 189 (First EOI) / March 13, 2013 - Created EOI with 65 pts. /March 18, 2013- Invited by DIAC for VISA 189 (Second EOI) Thank GOD for another chance ;-)
    May 02, 2013 - Lodged Visa 189 - finally
    May 03, 2013 - PCC uploaded
    May 16, 2013 - Completed Med. Exam @ St. Luke's
    May 18, 2013 - Allocated CO - Team 31 GSM Brisbane, CO VL
    May 25, 2013- Submitted Form 80 and other docs requested
    May 28, 2013 - St. Luke's uploaded our med. results
    June 12, 2013 - Submitted Form 815 (requested, June 10)
    June 13, 2013 - Visa Grant (Thank you Lord!)
    Sept. 11, 2013 - See yah Melbourne, Australia

    "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you." - Jeremiah 29:11-12

  • alexamaealexamae Sydney
    Posts: 877Member
    Joined: Mar 16, 2011
    Halo sis @peach17... namiss ko forum, been busy lately with prep and application

    Yes, kaya lahat in one day...

    1. TFN - online, ginawa namin the night na dumating kami (til now wala pa heheheheh)
    2. Bank Account - we opened while stil in the Philippines... needs validation though, upon
    arrival; Debit Card received after 5 days :-)
    3. Medicare - mabilis lang din application (card will be delivered 2-3 weeks)

    *Driver's - not yet, i dunno how to drive, mag aapply ako ng learner's something... hehehehe kasi kailangan talaga marunong
    Hello po, ito lang po ba ang gagawin ko pagdating ko sa Sydney mga 3rd week of October?
    Yung TFN yun na po ang Tax File Number or TIN sa tin noh?
    Gumagawa kasi ako ng checklist meron pa po ba akong namiss hehe.

    Salamat po sa makakasagot.

    November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
    December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
    December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
    December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
    January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
    January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
    March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
    March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
    May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
    May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
    May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
    May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
    June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
    June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
    June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
    June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
    June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
    August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014

    Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

  • alexamaealexamae Sydney
    Posts: 877Member
    Joined: Mar 16, 2011
    Hello po, may I ask sino po may checklist ng things to do after arriving in Au?
    Alis na kasi ako 3rd week of October and I need some help sana.
    Nahirapan po akong mag back read pasesnsya na po just in case if someone has a list already.
    Salamat :)

    November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
    December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
    December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
    December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
    January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
    January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
    March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
    March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
    May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
    May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
    May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
    May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
    June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
    June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
    June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
    June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
    June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
    August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014

    Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Hello po, may I ask sino po may checklist ng things to do after arriving in Au?
    Alis na kasi ako 3rd week of October and I need some help sana.
    Nahirapan po akong mag back read pasesnsya na po just in case if someone has a list already.
    Salamat :)
    Page 1 :)

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    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
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  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    edited September 2013
    What to do after entering AU:

    1. Open a bank account
    -Bring passpost, visa grant, address
    Sample banks:
    Www.nab.com.au
    Www.commbank.com.au

    2. Apply for tax file number
    -Do online
    Www.ato.gov.au

    3. Register with medicare
    -Print enrollment form
    -Bring passpost, visa grant, bank acct

    4. Register with centrelink
    -recommended for family with child/children
    Www.centrelink.gov.au
    Www.humanservices.gov.au

    5. Register for driver's license
    -either convert your unexpired international DL:
    *if PH DL, then need to undergo series of tests including practical
    *if from countries accredited like SG, direct conversion, no need to undergo tests
    -if no DL then check out websites like
    http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home

    6. Register for child care, if with child/children



    *If with work;
    1. Superannuation
    Sample:
    Www.australiansuper.com

    2. Private health insurance

    3. Apply credit card
    Sample:
    Quantas frequent flyer
    Woolworths everyday reward


    *If with extra savings:
    1. Open First homesaver account

    -----------------------------------------------
    @alexamae whatever is applicable

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • alexamaealexamae Sydney
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    @jengrata Aww thank you very much pretty jen :*

    November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
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    March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
    March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
    May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
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    June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
    June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
    June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
    June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
    August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014

    Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    thanks for the list sis @jengrata :)

    para san pala yung First Homesaver account sis?
    and yung sa medicare san makakakuha ng form para maprint ko na?

    thanks sis :)

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    edited October 2013
    thanks for the list sis @jengrata :)

    para san pala yung First Homesaver account sis?
    and yung sa medicare san makakakuha ng form para maprint ko na?

    thanks sis :)
    Bank account ito na ioopen mo which ang purpose mo is magipon pambili ng unang bahay pero may additional benefits from the government. And i quote...

    First Home Saver Accounts provide a simple, tax effective way for Australians to save for their first home through a combination of Government contributions and low taxes.

    FHSAs offer several benefits to first home savers including:

    a variable interest rate;
    a tax rate of 15% (cf the individual's marginal tax rate), that is paid by the FHSA provider;
    17% government contribution, up to a specified limit.
    Tax-free withdrawal.
    Flexibility in determining how much is contributed, up to a maximum account balance cap over the life of the FHSA.

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • nfrondanfronda Perth
    Posts: 816Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2013
    @jengrata..Ngaun ko lg nalaman ang abwt sa First Home Saver Account ahh.. merun kbang link kung saan pwdeng mag apply? We're planning to buy a house kasi end of 2014 ehh.. Ang merun lg kmi is savings account sa bank 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)

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    edited October 2013
    @jengrata..Ngaun ko lg nalaman ang abwt sa First Home Saver Account ahh.. merun kbang link kung saan pwdeng mag apply? We're planning to buy a house kasi end of 2014 ehh.. Ang merun lg kmi is savings account sa bank namin.
    Naresearch ko lang din kasi plano tlga namin bumili ng bahay. Sobrang ok ang FHSA kasi nga may addtl benefits. Pero para hindi sya maabuso, may catch yang pagopen ng account.

    "Under the FHSA, the government contributes 17% on the first $5,500 of individual contributions made each year. Account holders are required to keep savings in the FHSA for four financial years before they can use the funds to buy a home.

    The government amended the scheme last May to allow savings in an account to be paid into an approved mortgage at the end of the minimum four-year qualifying period, if the saver bought a home earlier, rather than require that the money be paid into a superannuation account.

    However, should a saver decide not to buy a home (for example they may decide to head overseas), the money must still be transferred into the saver's super fund and can only be accessed when they retire."

    So kung 2014 nyo na balak, hindi nyo magagamit pandown pero magagamit nyo pambayad ng mortgage after 4 years. Halos lahat ng bank sa Au may FHSA.

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • nfrondanfronda Perth
    Posts: 816Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2013
    @jengrata..Oo nga my 4 years na waiting period at hindi pla xa pwdeng ma withdraw partially. Dapt kung e withdraw mo sya, e withdraw lahat at ipa close ang account.

    Anyway, ok namn kmi sa reward saver namin sa westpac, ok din ang interest and in case of emergency mawiwithdraw mo anytym.

    Ang first home saver account pala, on my opinion lg ay pra lg sa may maraming extra savings sa salary nila. Ok ang benefit nya, pro sa katulad namin na hindi gaanu kalakihan ang sahod parang hindi convenient samin.

    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)

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    @jengrata..Oo nga my 4 years na waiting period at hindi pla xa pwdeng ma withdraw partially. Dapt kung e withdraw mo sya, e withdraw lahat at ipa close ang account.

    Anyway, ok namn kmi sa reward saver namin sa westpac, ok din ang interest and in case of emergency mawiwithdraw mo anytym.

    Ang first home saver account pala, on my opinion lg ay pra lg sa may maraming extra savings sa salary nila. Ok ang benefit nya, pro sa katulad namin na hindi gaanu kalakihan ang sahod parang hindi convenient samin.
    Yes, para tlga yan sa mga decided na bumili ng house AND ung money na ilalagay is hindi mo need ilaan sa iba like emergency cases. Having said that, dapat tlga may hiwalay ka pang saver's account para sa iba mo pang pinaglalaanan. Otherwise, tied up ang pera mo at sobrang sayang kung di ka rin tlga bibili ng house.

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

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