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Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
nag aantay ako seat sale. kung wala no choice but to book PAL or Malaysian Airlines talaga.
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
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
thanks @nfronda
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
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
oks @li_i_ren, thanks for sharing your bad experience with jetstar.
buti na lang wala yan sa pinag pipilian kong airlines. haha
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
Posts: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
But ngaun ok na, dami ng direct flight from Perth to Manila or Darwin to Manila.. So my choices na kmi just in case mgbabakasyon..
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)
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
hi @nfronda, matagal na po kyo sa AU?
nung unang punta nyo po ba meron na agad kayo Credit Card na pwede gamitin sa AU?
San po pwede mag apply while nandito sa Pinas ng card na pwede gamitin sa AU?
yung Credit cards ko po kasi ngayon panay dito lang sa Pinas.
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
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
In lieu of this, what we are using now is a debit card from NAB. Pwede sya gamitin online. Unfortunately you cannot get your card (even if you open an account with them from offshore) until you arrive in Australia...
For the first few wks I guess if kailangan talaga you can just use your PH credit card. Otherwise just stick to cash...
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!!
Posts: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
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)
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
thanks @psychoboy, so pwede pa rin pala gamitin yung current credit card namin pagdating namin sa AU?
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
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
you may need to inform your provider though that you will be using it in australia; minsan kasi they will see it as a suspicious transaction (as it is not your home country) and tatawag sila sa iyo, if cannot be reached, they MIGHT block your card.
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!!
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
akala ko magpapanibagong apply na nman kami sa AU eh.
tawagan ko na lang ung credit card ko para yung billing statement eh ipadala na sa AU, sana pwede un
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
Posts: 434Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2012
Visa or mastercard can be used anywhere as long as you have enough money or credit limit. A 20,000 pesos credit limit is only 500aud. It would be good if your pinas credit card has about 100,000pesos credit limit if you are travelling overseas.
Also remember where you swiped our card.. My younger sis went to malaysia swiped her card in a hotel there but when she checked her statement someone made a copy of her card and bought tickets from russia worth around 1000usd!!
She reported the incident and the bank gave her money back after a month. Just be vigilant.
In au, usual starting credit limit is only 2k to 7k aud.
Posts: 434Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2012
Posts: 33Member
Joined: Jun 30, 2011
"GOD, who makes everything work together, will work you into HIS most excellent harmonies."
Husband - Primary Applicant ( 475 - Northern Inland) :ANZSCO Code - 334111 General Plumber : 6/29/2011 - V475 visa application online / 9/18/2011 - DIAC recieved form 1100
.....waiting mode....
01/21/2013 - CO Allocation Team 6 Adelaide / CO requested for information (health and character) / 02/05/2013 - medical exam - Nationwide Davao / 02/07/2013 - forward NBI to CO
02/21/2013 - daughter's medical finalized / 02/22/2013 - partner's medical finalized / 03/04/2013 - primary applicant medical finalized
03/20/2013 - This is it! .......VISA GRANT! : 2/20/14 - IED
9/xx/2013 - flight date (manila-singapore-melbourne)
(will stay a week in Melbourne then go to the regional destination - Tamworth NSW)
" I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go." - Genesis 28:15
Posts: 33Member
Joined: Jun 30, 2011
"GOD, who makes everything work together, will work you into HIS most excellent harmonies."
Husband - Primary Applicant ( 475 - Northern Inland) :ANZSCO Code - 334111 General Plumber : 6/29/2011 - V475 visa application online / 9/18/2011 - DIAC recieved form 1100
.....waiting mode....
01/21/2013 - CO Allocation Team 6 Adelaide / CO requested for information (health and character) / 02/05/2013 - medical exam - Nationwide Davao / 02/07/2013 - forward NBI to CO
02/21/2013 - daughter's medical finalized / 02/22/2013 - partner's medical finalized / 03/04/2013 - primary applicant medical finalized
03/20/2013 - This is it! .......VISA GRANT! : 2/20/14 - IED
9/xx/2013 - flight date (manila-singapore-melbourne)
(will stay a week in Melbourne then go to the regional destination - Tamworth NSW)
" I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go." - Genesis 28:15
Posts: 123Member
Joined: Sep 29, 2012
Thanks
Jan 2014 - IED
Thank you Lord
Posts: 33Member
Joined: Jun 30, 2011
http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/prepaid-additional-baggage/global/en
"GOD, who makes everything work together, will work you into HIS most excellent harmonies."
Husband - Primary Applicant ( 475 - Northern Inland) :ANZSCO Code - 334111 General Plumber : 6/29/2011 - V475 visa application online / 9/18/2011 - DIAC recieved form 1100
.....waiting mode....
01/21/2013 - CO Allocation Team 6 Adelaide / CO requested for information (health and character) / 02/05/2013 - medical exam - Nationwide Davao / 02/07/2013 - forward NBI to CO
02/21/2013 - daughter's medical finalized / 02/22/2013 - partner's medical finalized / 03/04/2013 - primary applicant medical finalized
03/20/2013 - This is it! .......VISA GRANT! : 2/20/14 - IED
9/xx/2013 - flight date (manila-singapore-melbourne)
(will stay a week in Melbourne then go to the regional destination - Tamworth NSW)
" I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go." - Genesis 28:15
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
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
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
thanks sis. we'll be very cautious in using our cards overseas thanks for sharing your sis' experience.
btw, pano pala kayo nagbabayad ng Credit Card dyan sa AU?
Meron din bang online payment like dito satin thru bpiexpressonline?
sorry kung super ignorant ng tanong ah? first time namin kasi 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
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
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
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
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!!
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
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
Posts: 123Member
Joined: Sep 29, 2012
thanks a lot @Olive_Oyl Good Luck sa journey mo sa land down under
Jan 2014 - IED
Thank you Lord
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
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
Posts: 100Member
Joined: Jun 25, 2013
Is it ok not to purchase baggage allowance for check-in if we'll only stay in Aus for 1 week? We are family of four (2 kids).
We only have 2.5 hrs lay over in KL back to Manila that's why i'm thinking of bringing only hand carry bags.
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Kung ayaw mo magpalit everyday ng damit, pwede na cguro ng hand carry. Kung palit ka everyday plus matching shoes and bags, kailangan mo cguro ng check-in.
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
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
kailangan mo makapal at layer layer na damit..
kung sa summer, oh yeah... pwede na ang maninipis at konting damit..
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..
Posts: 100Member
Joined: Jun 25, 2013
Natatakot din kase ako maiwan dun sa second flight ko kung meron pa akong baggage na kelangan i-check-out then icheck-in uli.
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
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..
Posts: 100Member
Joined: Jun 25, 2013
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
or Air Asia - Air Asia X...
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!!