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  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
    Posts: 692Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    @wizardofOz marami rin nman pasyalan dito bro...im sure malilibang ka! :-)

    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
  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    @vhoythoy ako rin Eat Bulaga.. saka yung mga lumang pelikula ni Christopher De Leon at Vilma Santos sa Cinema One lol

    @dhey_almighty excited na nga ako magjogging-jogging sa mga parks at beach dyan.. sana ma-grant na ang visa :)

    Nga pala, what form identification can we show to authorities if for example they need to know if we have the proper visa or immigration status, may stamp ba of some sort na itatak ang Immigration Officer sa passport when we land?

    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
    @vhoythoy ako rin Eat Bulaga.. saka yung mga lumang pelikula ni Christopher De Leon at Vilma Santos sa Cinema One lol

    @dhey_almighty excited na nga ako magjogging-jogging sa mga parks at beach dyan.. sana ma-grant na ang visa :)

    Nga pala, what form identification can we show to authorities if for example they need to know if we have the proper visa or immigration status, may stamp ba of some sort na itatak ang Immigration Officer sa passport when we land?
    Ako naman old movies ni FPJ, TVJ, dolphy, panchito, etc.

    Go Melbourne!!! Passport lang ok na pag check nila sa system nila, check mo din sa vevo website. Yes, mag stamp sila ng arrived sa passport.

    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

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    is it true?! may gadget for rent sa Oz?! like laptops? :-)
    Yes, not just laptops you can rent your whole Furniture and appliances :)

    For real?! How is this done? I am very interested about this.

    Thanks!
    https://www.radio-rentals.com.au/furniture

    Google for Everything !!!

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    good morning mga kabayan! newbie in AUS living in Melbourne. magtatanong sana ko kung gano kalaki ang tax dito? iba kc sa singapore kung saan ako galing. ok bang basis yung paycalculator.com.au?

    thanks!
    A min is a quarter if your salary :)

    Google for Everything !!!

  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
    Posts: 692Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    @wizardofOz passport mo lang at ung visa grant letter mo e oks na... :-)
    Tapos ka na palang magmedical...visa grant na yan!!! :-)

    **san ka magpunta dito sa Oz?!

    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
  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    edited October 2014
    @dhey_almighty Uu... CO na lang ang hinihintay hehe

    gusto ko sana sydney, kaya lang mahal yata cost of living haha

    melbourne siguro kasi andun yung karamihan ng manufacturing, nasa line of work exp ko..

    pero kahit saan, basta may work pwede ako hehe

    so wala palang parang PR or greecard dyan, dapat laging dala ang passport

    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

  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
    Posts: 692Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    @wizardofOz nice nice!!

    pag ka grant ng visa mo, try mo nang magapply apply ng job kahit andyan ka pa sa pinas...

    kahit hinde mo dala ang passport mo oks lang...need mo lang passport or visa grant letter pag mag open ka bank account, 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
  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    edited October 2014
    @dhey_almighty Uu... CO na lang ang hinihintay hehe

    gusto ko sana sydney, kaya lang mahal yata cost of living haha

    melbourne siguro kasi andun yung karamihan ng manufacturing, nasa line of work exp ko..

    pero kahit saan, basta may work pwede ako hehe

    so wala palang parang PR or greecard dyan, dapat laging dala ang passport
    Siguro dalhin passport lang kapag mag exit ng australia lang, or may aasikasuhin sa gov't offices. CO average mga 6-8 weeks cguro yan. Sobrang inip nga ako lagi ko tinitignan document status sa IMMI account kung may changes.

    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

  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    @vhoythoy regarding document status changes, yung Medical ko was uploaded by the Panel Clinic, 1 week ago (Oct13).. sa case mo natatandaan mo ba kung gaano katagal before nag-update to "Received" yung status ng "Health Evidence" sa ImmiAccount?

    Ngayon nag-aappear pa rin sakin na "Recommended" then doon sa baba meron lang..

    "Meeting the health requirement
    Health has been finalised for this person for this visa subclass based on the information provided to the department. If this person needs to do anything further to meet the health requirement, they will be contacted by the department. There is no need to contact the department at this time concerning this matter."

    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
    @vhoythoy regarding document status changes, yung Medical ko was uploaded by the Panel Clinic, 1 week ago (Oct13).. sa case mo natatandaan mo ba kung gaano katagal before nag-update to "Received" yung status ng "Health Evidence" sa ImmiAccount?

    Ngayon nag-aappear pa rin sakin na "Recommended" then doon sa baba meron lang..

    "Meeting the health requirement
    Health has been finalised for this person for this visa subclass based on the information provided to the department. If this person needs to do anything further to meet the health requirement, they will be contacted by the department. There is no need to contact the department at this time concerning this matter."
    mga 1 week cguro. pero baka automatic naman yun nagupdate baka may ibang tao/assigned na magreceived ng docs other than the CO. Feeling ko kasi mga last week ng ika 8th week na ako nagka CO. Basta unang email na nareceived ko is cancellation ng EOI "your skillselect EOI has been removed" 8:12am. then after that visa grant letter email na, halos magkasabay lang 8:13am. CO is Jason Huang ng team Adelaide.

    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

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @vhoythoy ako rin Eat Bulaga.. saka yung mga lumang pelikula ni Christopher De Leon at Vilma Santos sa Cinema One lol

    @dhey_almighty excited na nga ako magjogging-jogging sa mga parks at beach dyan.. sana ma-grant na ang visa :)

    Nga pala, what form identification can we show to authorities if for example they need to know if we have the proper visa or immigration status, may stamp ba of some sort na itatak ang Immigration Officer sa passport when we land?
    medicare...

    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
    @vhoythoy ako rin Eat Bulaga.. saka yung mga lumang pelikula ni Christopher De Leon at Vilma Santos sa Cinema One lol

    @dhey_almighty excited na nga ako magjogging-jogging sa mga parks at beach dyan.. sana ma-grant na ang visa :)

    Nga pala, what form identification can we show to authorities if for example they need to know if we have the proper visa or immigration status, may stamp ba of some sort na itatak ang Immigration Officer sa passport when we land?
    medicare...
    yup, usually medicare, or DL kung meron na. otherwise they would have to (and can) access VEVO if they need to.

    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 🇦🇺

  • gotstampedgotstamped NSW
    Posts: 58Member
    Joined: Nov 08, 2013
    hello pinoyau forumers
    tanong lang po - after receiving the visa grant, nagpunta po kami ng australia for 1 week at nag-bakasyon. tapos nag depart muna kasi di pa kami ready to settle sa aus.
    di pa kami nag-apply ng TFN or nag register sa centrelink/medicare or nag visit ng any DIBP office.
    confirm ko lang: na-satisfy naman namin yung initial entry requirement for the visa tama? basta nakatungtong sa aus diba?
    thanks :)

    feb 2014 IELTS results
    feb 2014 ACS results
    mar 2014 lodged visa 189
    may 2014 visa granted
    dec 2020 citizenship application
    jul 2021 citizenship test and approval
    nov 2021 citizenship oath taking
    Thank You, Lord!

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    hello pinoyau forumers
    tanong lang po - after receiving the visa grant, nagpunta po kami ng australia for 1 week at nag-bakasyon. tapos nag depart muna kasi di pa kami ready to settle sa aus.
    di pa kami nag-apply ng TFN or nag register sa centrelink/medicare or nag visit ng any DIBP office.
    confirm ko lang: na-satisfy naman namin yung initial entry requirement for the visa tama? basta nakatungtong sa aus diba?
    thanks :)
    Yes

    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

  • gotstampedgotstamped NSW
    Posts: 58Member
    Joined: Nov 08, 2013
    @vhoythoy Salamat !

    feb 2014 IELTS results
    feb 2014 ACS results
    mar 2014 lodged visa 189
    may 2014 visa granted
    dec 2020 citizenship application
    jul 2021 citizenship test and approval
    nov 2021 citizenship oath taking
    Thank You, Lord!

  • angelwhengangelwheng Adelaide
    Posts: 73Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2013
    Hi po,

    Ask ko lang po sana paano magacquire ng sim sa adelaide or kung uso po ba ang prepaid dyan or postpaid talaga? sa airport po ba merong mabibili and mga how much po kaya? also saan pwede magpurchase ng load if ever?

    I'm not sure po kung may thread na nito dito. Kung meron na, pakidirect na lang po ako sa link.

    Maraming salamat po ulit.
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Hi po,

    Ask ko lang po sana paano magacquire ng sim sa adelaide or kung uso po ba ang prepaid dyan or postpaid talaga? sa airport po ba merong mabibili and mga how much po kaya? also saan pwede magpurchase ng load if ever?

    I'm not sure po kung may thread na nito dito. Kung meron na, pakidirect na lang po ako sa link.

    Maraming salamat po ulit.
    There are prepaid here... And yeah, you can get a sim from the airport; around $2 for a sim and bayad ka lang sa credits mo.

    Google will probably help you better! :)

    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
    Hi po,

    Ask ko lang po sana paano magacquire ng sim sa adelaide or kung uso po ba ang prepaid dyan or postpaid talaga? sa airport po ba merong mabibili and mga how much po kaya? also saan pwede magpurchase ng load if ever?

    I'm not sure po kung may thread na nito dito. Kung meron na, pakidirect na lang po ako sa link.

    Maraming salamat po ulit.
    There are prepaid here... And yeah, you can get a sim from the airport; around $2 for a sim and bayad ka lang sa credits mo.

    Google will probably help you better! :)
    Yup, at Sydney airport there's a Vodafone and Optus shop at Arrivals. I'm sure the other airports have telco shops as well :)

    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 🇦🇺

  • angelwhengangelwheng Adelaide
    Posts: 73Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2013
    @TasBurrfoot @cholle Thank you po sa pagreply. :)
  • snihedsnihed Adelaide
    Posts: 8Member
    Joined: Nov 26, 2014
    Hi guys -- newbie here. Me and my partner just got approved for state sponsored temp visa (489). Sa NT kami and we're planning to settle in Darwin to satisfy the 2 year residency requirement. My partner is departing this December at susunod naman ako Feb next year. A few questions, please indulge me:

    1. Yun bang mga nakapost sa unang page ay current pa din? I know dahil temp lang visa namin pa, di pa eligible sa medicare? What to do?
    2. My partner is in human resources and priority ang field nya. Ako ay nasa marketing at writing. So far may mga advertisements naman pero parang kokonti. Do you have any idea how long it usually takes newly arrived immigrants to find work in Aus for the first time?
    3. What minimum range of household income is appropriate? Rents in Darwin seem to be very high. Di naman kami maarte so if you could advice on range of income for 2 persons living together to survive modestly, that would really help.

    Madami pa akong tanong pero ito yung mga pinakaimportante na nasa isip ko na makakatulong kung mabibigyan nyo ng feedback. We're both excited at the new opportunity and at the same time may kaba din ng konti dahil magrerelocate kami ng walang kakilala at sa part pa ng Aus na hindi main city. Buti nalang merong ganitong forums.

    Thank you.
  • bookwormbookworm Canberra
    Posts: 588Member
    Joined: Nov 27, 2013
    @snihed, mahihirapan ata makakita ng work ang partner mo kung HR cya. They usually pick the ones who have local experience. Baka mas makakita ka pa ng work.
    Bakit December though? Closed lahat at lalo cyang mahihirapang maghanap ng work. Sabay na lang kaya kayo?

    With regards to rent and such, nung nag apply ba kayo ng sponsorship, did you submit an excel file that details expenses for 6 months, based on your research?

    20110812 - Submitted Vetassess docs
    20120403 - Received positive assessment
    20130622 - Took the IELTS exam (L:8, R:7, W:8.5, S:8.5, OBS:8)
    20131008 - Created and submitted EOI account
    20131216 - Started gathering documents for ACT SS
    20140113 - Submitted ACT SS nomination
    20140227 - assigned a case officer :)
    20140317 - Finally got my ACT sponsorship!
    20140319 - Invited to apply (visa 190)
    20140325 - Lodged visa 190
    20140718 - Direct visa grant. IED: July 17, 2015
    20150203 - Landed in ACT :) Job hunt begins
    201510 - Started working at Woolies
    20161031 - landed a job in my field as a junior
    20180508 - landed a job in my field

    Thank you God! You are truly amazing!

  • snihedsnihed Adelaide
    Posts: 8Member
    Joined: Nov 26, 2014
    @bookworm Thanks for the reply. Yung field nya kasi ang kasama sa csol, ako yung secondary applicant. Kaya this december ang alis nya ay dahil sasabay na sya sa tita nya who is vacationing in darwin for the holidays, bale parang yun na ang first entry nya at kung posible eh magtingin na ng trabaho at matitirahan para pagsunod ko next year, at least may accommodation na kaming 2. Ako kasi may mga obligasyon pa sa trabaho hanggang Q1. We did submit the doc about projected expenses pero I thought to ask kasi mas practical siguro ang sagot kung nakatira ka na sa Darwin (or any other city).

    So any advice for us since we only have temp visa's? -- alternative to lack of medicare coverage, insurance, may maitutulong ba ang centrelink sa amin, etc?
  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    @IslanderndCity no problem mate...fresh pa talaga...haha...

    haha. salamat mate. at maka-prepare na para walang ma-miss

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

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  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    Not sure if this has already been addressed, but can anyone let me know if it is possible to apply for a Tax File Number BEFORE entering Australia?
    No ...
    so once you arrive in Au, file for TFN online then wait for 28 days to receive post/mail na may tax file number (TFN) mo, then yun na? ok na TFN mo?

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Not sure if this has already been addressed, but can anyone let me know if it is possible to apply for a Tax File Number BEFORE entering Australia?
    No ...
    so once you arrive in Au, file for TFN online then wait for 28 days to receive post/mail na may tax file number (TFN) mo, then yun na? ok na TFN mo?
    YES

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
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    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
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  • bookwormbookworm Canberra
    Posts: 588Member
    Joined: Nov 27, 2013
    a, matagal pala yun. nag try ako gawin yun online pero sabi sa records, wala pa daw ako dun haha. Ang galing ng system nila.

    20110812 - Submitted Vetassess docs
    20120403 - Received positive assessment
    20130622 - Took the IELTS exam (L:8, R:7, W:8.5, S:8.5, OBS:8)
    20131008 - Created and submitted EOI account
    20131216 - Started gathering documents for ACT SS
    20140113 - Submitted ACT SS nomination
    20140227 - assigned a case officer :)
    20140317 - Finally got my ACT sponsorship!
    20140319 - Invited to apply (visa 190)
    20140325 - Lodged visa 190
    20140718 - Direct visa grant. IED: July 17, 2015
    20150203 - Landed in ACT :) Job hunt begins
    201510 - Started working at Woolies
    20161031 - landed a job in my field as a junior
    20180508 - landed a job in my field

    Thank you God! You are truly amazing!

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    @TasBurrfoot Thanks.
    @ bookworm Yes. 28 days nakalagay sa website nila. haha. sinubukan mo talaga system nila. thanks for sharing para wala ng mag-explore pa. hehe

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • dreamprayhard84dreamprayhard84 Sydney
    Posts: 169Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2014
    Guys pwede nyo send sakn yung link ng pag apply ng tfn? Salamat po.

    Primary applicant - Wife
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    1st week of january 2015 flight to sydney.

    -My GOD answers prayer-

  • pinoykiwi_inOZpinoykiwi_inOZ Melbourne
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