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  • MilkanMilkan Perth
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    ok lang yan pre, hintay hintay lang muna, darating din yan, apply lang ng apply.hehe..try mo palawakin ang search ng work mo sa regional areas. (out topic na tau. sorry hehe)



    things to do first "after" arriving in Australia:

    learn to study Australian Culture and local language (like: sheila, dunny, loo, chuck a uey, bloke, sickie, brekky, smoko, maccas....etc)
  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
    Posts: 692Member
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    @Milkan hehe...got a part time job, sa penny miller...distributing catalogues..baka nahatiran kita dyan sa inyo hahaha queens park ang area ko... :-)

    October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
    October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
    February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
    March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
    March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
    May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
    July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
    August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
    September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
    August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
    May 2015 - End of relationship
    June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
    October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
    January 2016 - Divorced
    August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

    • Passed same day
      May 2019 - Citizenship Ceremony
      June 2019 - Au Passport received
  • MilkanMilkan Perth
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    nasa East Cannington ako @dhey_almighty. :)

    okay yan sir, at least me kita pantawid gutom.
  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
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    @IslanderndCity ung TFN, magapply ka rin ng online...then may darating na sulat sayo stating ur TFN number, mga within two weeks or less un...pero you can call them to ask the TFN number kung sakaling need mo na ng TFN...

    then pwde mo na ilink ung TFN sa mygov account mo...
    thank u so much po. maganda itong information mo kasi fresh from oven pa talaga.
    God bless

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  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    OT: pwede ka bang magapply ng superannuation kahit wala ka pa work?! :-)
    @dhey_almighty - contrary to what was mentioned by @Milkan, you can actually open a superannuation account even before wala ka pa job...

    You can actually dictate which super company to use and likewise you can do a voluntary contribution even before wala ka pa sweldo.

    Hope this helps!

    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
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  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
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    @TasBurrfoot sabi nga rin ng isa kong friend na pwede...ive checked REST and applied...pero un nga lang, saka na yang contribution na yan...haha

    October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
    October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
    February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
    March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
    March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
    May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
    July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
    August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
    September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
    August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
    May 2015 - End of relationship
    June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
    October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
    January 2016 - Divorced
    August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

    • Passed same day
      May 2019 - Citizenship Ceremony
      June 2019 - Au Passport received
  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
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    @IslanderndCity no problem mate...fresh pa talaga...haha...

    October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
    October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
    February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
    March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
    March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
    May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
    July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
    August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
    September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
    August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
    May 2015 - End of relationship
    June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
    October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
    January 2016 - Divorced
    August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

    • Passed same day
      May 2019 - Citizenship Ceremony
      June 2019 - Au Passport received
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    @TasBurrfoot sabi nga rin ng isa kong friend na pwede...ive checked REST and applied...pero un nga lang, saka na yang contribution na yan...haha
    Rest is okay as it is an industry super ... :)

    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!!

  • MilkanMilkan Perth
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    OT: pwede ka bang magapply ng superannuation kahit wala ka pa work?! :-)
    @dhey_almighty - contrary to what was mentioned by @Milkan, you can actually open a superannuation account even before wala ka pa job...

    You can actually dictate which super company to use and likewise you can do a voluntary contribution even before wala ka pa sweldo.

    Hope this helps!
    @TasBurrfoot

    thanks sir for enlightening. :)
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    OT: pwede ka bang magapply ng superannuation kahit wala ka pa work?! :-)
    @dhey_almighty - contrary to what was mentioned by @Milkan, you can actually open a superannuation account even before wala ka pa job...

    You can actually dictate which super company to use and likewise you can do a voluntary contribution even before wala ka pa sweldo.

    Hope this helps!
    @TasBurrfoot

    thanks sir for enlightening. :)
    no dramas! :)

    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!!

  • belovedantonbelovedanton Singapore
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    @dhey_almighty ah. Ok. you mean medicare center po ba? Halimbawa Medicare Australia Pitt Street Mall Sydney? Naghahavnap ako ng center sa Sydney CBD eto po nakita ko.


    Salamat po ulit.
  • pangrom0529pangrom0529 North Ryde
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    edited September 2014
    @dhey_almighty

    brod, hindi.
    company ang nag co contribute ng superannuation para sa yo. sa ngayon nasa 9.25% ng salaray mo (before tax) ang contribution nila sa mga superannuation companies.
    hi guys, I was able to create my super acct kahit wala pa ako work noon. though wala sya magiging laman hangga't wala kang work, plus nde activated ung acct without the initial funds from your employer. also, beg. July 14, 9.5% na ang Super.

    Nominated Occupation: 221111 - Accountant (General):22.02.13-IELTS passed|21.05.13-Positive assessment CPAA|22.05.13-EOI submitted|03.06.13-Invitation received|04.06.13-189 lodged|07.06.13-NBI uploaded|15.06.13-Medicals done|31.07.13-CO assigned (T33,Brisbane)|22.08.13-Addtl docs sent to CO|04.10.13-Visa Granted! THANK YOU LORD!!!

  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
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    @belovedanton yup, sa medicare center na malapit sayo...punta ka lang dun at sabihin mo na bagong dating ka as immigrant then sabihin mo na magreregister ka sa medicare...

    October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
    October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
    February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
    March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
    March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
    May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
    July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
    August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
    September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
    August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
    May 2015 - End of relationship
    June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
    October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
    January 2016 - Divorced
    August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

    • Passed same day
      May 2019 - Citizenship Ceremony
      June 2019 - Au Passport received
  • belovedantonbelovedanton Singapore
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    @dhey_almighty ah ok po. Maraming salamat po!
  • manofsteelmanofsteel Melbourne
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    Joined: Jul 01, 2013
    ...contrary to what was mentioned by @Milkan, you can actually open a superannuation account even before wala ka pa job...

    You can actually dictate which super company to use and likewise you can do a voluntary contribution even before wala ka pa sweldo.

    Hope this helps!
    Bro, will you be given criteria how to choose which super company to use?

    Also, I read before about any excess in super will be taxed. Kung may limit ang super, how will individual end up exceeding the super contri? Sa SG kse you will never exceed the limit kse even if malaki sahod, employers' max contri will be up to the ceiling only.

    "Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
    ~ Psalm 23:6

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    ...contrary to what was mentioned by @Milkan, you can actually open a superannuation account even before wala ka pa job...

    You can actually dictate which super company to use and likewise you can do a voluntary contribution even before wala ka pa sweldo.

    Hope this helps!
    Bro, will you be given criteria how to choose which super company to use?

    Also, I read before about any excess in super will be taxed. Kung may limit ang super, how will individual end up exceeding the super contri? Sa SG kse you will never exceed the limit kse even if malaki sahod, employers' max contri will be up to the ceiling only.
    your company will usually have a default fund - if you don't open one for a specific super in mind, they will open for you and place your superannuation there.

    yes there is a ceiling as to the amount which can be given concessionary tax rate of 15% - think the ceiling is $25K or $35K per year. Anything on top of this will be taxed on a significantly higher rate. Not a problem at this point as di naman aabot sa ceiling ang annual super contribution ko. :)

    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!!

  • manofsteelmanofsteel Melbourne
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    your company will usually have a default fund - if you don't open one for a specific super in mind, they will open for you and place your superannuation there.

    yes there is a ceiling as to the amount which can be given concessionary tax rate of 15% - think the ceiling is $25K or $35K per year. Anything on top of this will be taxed on a significantly higher rate. Not a problem at this point as di naman aabot sa ceiling ang annual super contribution ko. :)
    oic. so by the time na mag-exceed na sa ceiling yun contri eh di na rin mararamdaman yun itatax nila na excess since your pay could've doubled by then :)

    thanks bro!

    "Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
    ~ Psalm 23:6

  • angel_cruz03281985angel_cruz03281985 Mandaluyong
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    Joined: Sep 27, 2014
    I really miss my pinoy shows. Can you recommend any options so I may be able to watch it?
  • catajellcatajell Sydney
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    Just landed in Sydney today! Anlamig pa din pala.. Di kami prepared! Hehe.. Anyway po, ano anong mga apps ba sa Iphone ang mga useful here in Sydney?

    Visa Application: Skill Independent 189
    Accountant (General): 221111
    Migration agent: Pinoy Australia Pty Ltd

    14 Feb 2013 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    19 Apr 2013 - IELTS Remarking Results (L: 8.0 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.0 OBS: 7.5)
    13 Jun 2013 – Submitted application to ICAA
    07 Jan 2014 - Received positive Skills Assessment from ICAA (delay is due to additional syllabi requests)
    24 Jan 2014 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
    10 Feb 2014 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    09 Apr 2014 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    11 Apr 2014 – NBI clearance obtained
    15 May 2014 - CO Assigned: Team 7 – GSM Adelaide
    15 May 2014 - Medical Examinations and Singapore Police Clearance requested
    05 Jun 2014 – Singapore Police Clearance obtained
    10 Jun 2014 - Visa Granted!!
    19 Sep 2014 - Hubby got hired while offshore
    28 Sep 2014 - Flight to Sydney
    29 Sep 2014 - Hubby started work

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    Just landed in Sydney today! Anlamig pa din pala.. Di kami prepared! Hehe.. Anyway po, ano anong mga apps ba sa Iphone ang mga useful here in Sydney?
    welcome to astraya...

    if you are going to use public transport... download one of the train apps..

    http://www.transportnsw.info/en/travelling-with-us/keep-updated/apps.page

    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.. ;)

  • netzkeenetnetzkeenet Sydney
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    Joined: Mar 30, 2014
    hello tanong ko lang po kung ok lang mag apply na ng TFN kahit nasa pinas pa?

    26.05.12 - IELTS Academic (L-8.5, R-7, S-7, W-7, OBS-7.5)
    31.05.13 to 25.08.13 - Bridging Program for Nurses
    04.09.13 - Registered with AHPRA
    12.12.13 - Lodged Skills assessment ANMAC
    17.03.14 - Positive skills assessment (Registered Nurse: Medical)
    29.03.14 - Lodged SS SA and EOI
    07.04.14 - NBI clearance
    01.05.14 - Approved SS SA and Invited to Apply for 190
    02.06.14 - Lodged visa application 190 and uploaded docs
    10.06.14 - Medicals at Nationwide
    15.09.14 - Direct Grant 190 visa (IED: June 10, 2015)
    22.10.14 - Touchdown Adelaide

    ~whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it and it will be yours~

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    hello tanong ko lang po kung ok lang mag apply na ng TFN kahit nasa pinas pa?
    You can't do this BECAUSE when you apply for a TFN, you will be required to put in your passsport AND the system of the ATO can be able to detect whether or not you are currently in Australia (by virtue of your passport)...

    Just do it upon arrival; it will be very quick and easy!

    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!!

  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    I really miss my pinoy shows. Can you recommend any options so I may be able to watch it?
    curious din ako dito.. may provider ba dyan ng Pinoy TV shows?

    yung may Cinema One din sana hehe

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
    04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
    makalipas ang isang taon....
    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
    07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
    08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
    09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
    09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
    09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
    09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
    09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
    09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
    10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/12/14: Uploaded docs
    10/20/14: Medicals Done
    12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
    12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney

  • tontoronskytontoronsky Sydney
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    Joined: Nov 08, 2012
    I really miss my pinoy shows. Can you recommend any options so I may be able to watch it?
    curious din ako dito.. may provider ba dyan ng Pinoy TV shows?

    yung may Cinema One din sana hehe
    Meron TFC guys

    Dec 11, 2012 - Submitted Skills Assessment Engineers Australia (Telecommunications Engineer)
    Mar 23, 2013 - Took IELTS Exam (GT)
    Apr 2, 2013 - IELTS Result (Listeneing=8.5, Reading=7.0, Writing=7.0, Speaking=7.0)
    Apr 22, 2013 - Received positive Skills Assessment EA (Telecommunication Engineer)
    Apr 27, 2013 - Lodged EOI (Telecommunication Engineer) Ceiling Reached
    June 3, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment EA (Telecommunications Technical Officer/Technologist)
    June 4, 2013 - Lodged EOI (Telecommunications Technical Officer/Technologist)
    June 17, 2013 - Invited to apply Visa 189
    June 26, 2013 - Submitted Visa 189 Application
    Aug 10, 2013 - Form 80 uploaded
    Aug 13, 2013 - NBI and Pay slips uploaded
    Aug 16, 2013 - Medicals
    Aug 27, 2013 - Medicals uploaded by St. Lukes
    Sep 17, 2013 - Visa Grant! \m/
    IED: 25 July 2014
    Nov 23, 2013 - Flight to Melbourne

    Thank you God and thank you PinoyAu

  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
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    @wizardofOz May TFC rin naman dito...wala nga lang GMA...walang eat bulaga! haha

    mas prefer ko kase ang eat bulaga....kaya pinoytambayan na lang... :-)

    October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
    October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
    February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
    March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
    March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
    May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
    July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
    August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
    September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
    August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
    May 2015 - End of relationship
    June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
    October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
    January 2016 - Divorced
    August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

    • Passed same day
      May 2019 - Citizenship Ceremony
      June 2019 - Au Passport received
  • netzkeenetnetzkeenet Sydney
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    @TasBurrfoot thank you po. Im here na sa adelaide. naka apply na ako ngyon lang :) ano po ung need ko applyin sa centrelink? meron ba?

    26.05.12 - IELTS Academic (L-8.5, R-7, S-7, W-7, OBS-7.5)
    31.05.13 to 25.08.13 - Bridging Program for Nurses
    04.09.13 - Registered with AHPRA
    12.12.13 - Lodged Skills assessment ANMAC
    17.03.14 - Positive skills assessment (Registered Nurse: Medical)
    29.03.14 - Lodged SS SA and EOI
    07.04.14 - NBI clearance
    01.05.14 - Approved SS SA and Invited to Apply for 190
    02.06.14 - Lodged visa application 190 and uploaded docs
    10.06.14 - Medicals at Nationwide
    15.09.14 - Direct Grant 190 visa (IED: June 10, 2015)
    22.10.14 - Touchdown Adelaide

    ~whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it and it will be yours~

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @TasBurrfoot thank you po. Im here na sa adelaide. naka apply na ako ngyon lang :) ano po ung need ko applyin sa centrelink? meron ba?
    i didn't bother applying sa centrelink...

    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!!

  • chollecholle Sydney
    Posts: 403Member
    Joined: Nov 21, 2013
    @TasBurrfoot thank you po. Im here na sa adelaide. naka apply na ako ngyon lang :) ano po ung need ko applyin sa centrelink? meron ba?
    i didn't bother applying sa centrelink...

    I did, and honestly it was a waste of time. And I applied pa at the Centrelink office in one of the lowest income suburbs in NSW (Mt Druitt) kaya ang tagal kong naghintay dahil sobrang daming tao tapos wala naman pala silang maitutulong. I think I just went there because I was curious.

    The only thing they did was set up an appointment for me with one of the government-funded employment agencies. You have to attend this appointment to be eligible (after the waiting period) for the new start allowance. Anyway, at the agency, they simply collected my resume and made me fill out a form. The guy explained that they prioritise those who really are in need of jobseeking assistance, e.g. disabled, those who underwent rehab, those who were out of jobs for a long time, etc. Anyway, at least nalaman ko hehe

    On the other hand, I understand that if you have kids then you get some form of family assistance allowance. This didn't apply to me.

    Occupation: Other Spatial Scientist (ANZSCO Code 232214)
    30 Nov 2013 - IELTS Academic R8.5 W8 L8.5 S9 / Overall 8.5
    10 Feb 2014 - Skills Assessment (VETASSESS)
    23 May 2014 - VETASSESS Outcome: Positive
    27 May 2014 - EOI (70 points)
    9 Jun 2014 - Visa invitation received, application lodged (SI189)
    2 Jul 2014 - CO allocation
    6 Aug 2014 - Visa granted (IED 4 Jul 2015)
    11 Oct 2014 - Moved to Sydney
    20 Oct 2014 - Job offer
    29 Oct 2014 - Start of work
    17-26 Dec 2014 - Dog at Sydney quarantine
    24 Dec 2014 - Partner's initial entry (Maligayang Pasko!)
    16 May 2017 - Purchase first property
    17 Oct 2018 - Citizenship application lodged (Council: City of Sydney)
    8 Jul 2019: Test invite
    20 Aug 2019: Test: (originally 20/9/19)
    21 Aug 2019: Citizenship Approved
    31 October 2019: Citizenship Ceremony 🇦🇺

  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    @wizardofOz May TFC rin naman dito...wala nga lang GMA...walang eat bulaga! haha

    mas prefer ko kase ang eat bulaga....kaya pinoytambayan na lang... :-)
    Yun buti meron pala.. pabawas ng homesick.. and dagdag libangan sa bahay habang hintay sa tawag ng inapplyang work hehehehe

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
    04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
    makalipas ang isang taon....
    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
    07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
    08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
    09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
    09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
    09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
    09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
    09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
    09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
    10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/12/14: Uploaded docs
    10/20/14: Medicals Done
    12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
    12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    edited October 2014
    Yes EAT BULAGA!!! Ang pinapanod ko lang madalas sa pinoy tv channel either eat bulaga, bubble gang, balita 24 oras at PBA. Ayoko ng mga drama drama hahaha

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
    19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
    12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

    "A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams

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