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Where do you plan to stay in OZ, and why?

RClemRClem Los AngelesPosts: 31Member
edited August 2012 in Other Info Bout OZ
Among the many overlapping factors that we have read from different sites and the obvious "I have no idea as I haven't been there" factor, how do you plan in choosing where to go on your first arrival in OZ?
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  • tootzkietootzkie Sydney
    Posts: 200Member
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    PERTH !!! kasi andun si christmarie, makikitira ako sa kanya, sa couch ako matutulog, hehehe. Ano kayang masasabi ni @heyitsme_mags (my online tita, hahahaha)
  • RClemRClem Los Angeles
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    I heard many good opportunities for Perth specially if you will be joining the sprawling mining industry. The only thing I find not so good there is it is almost detached from the rest due to it's location.
  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
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    I heard ok ang Sydney kasi anlapit ng beach sa central business district...so parang kung nagsasawa ka na sa trabaho puwede ka magunwind anytime sa beach.

    Ok din daw ang Perth lalo na sa mga Chinoy. May malaking community raw ng Filipino-Chinese dun hehe
  • heyits7me_magsheyits7me_mags Imus City
    Posts: 599Member
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    PERTH !!! kasi andun si christmarie, makikitira ako sa kanya, sa couch ako matutulog, hehehe. Ano kayang masasabi ni @heyitsme_mags (my online tita, hahahaha)
    Nice! pray ko makakuha ka kaagad ng work sa Perth at magustuhan mo dyan. Tama sa couch ka or share ka ng ibang pwedeng matuluyan, sana mapabuti ka dyan. Regards, kay Christmarie...oops! at wag naughty.

    Kainggit naman noon pa man gusto ko dyan sa Perth pero mukhang hindi dyan ang palad namin.

    05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
    12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
    12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
    03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
    05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
    05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
    07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
    - Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
    - Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.

  • katie0499katie0499 Sydney
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    @heyits7me_mags nagugulat na lang ako Ms mags at nababanggit na name ko dito..

    @LokiJr dito sa perth mas malapit ang beaches sa city.. 10-15 mins drive lang nasa beach ka na
  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,327Member, Moderator
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    @heyits7me_mags nagugulat na lang ako Ms mags at nababanggit na name ko dito..

    @LokiJr dito sa perth mas malapit ang beaches sa city.. 10-15 mins drive lang nasa beach ka na
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  • heyits7me_magsheyits7me_mags Imus City
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    @heyits7me_mags nagugulat na lang ako Ms mags at nababanggit na name ko dito..

    @LokiJr dito sa perth mas malapit ang beaches sa city.. 10-15 mins drive lang nasa beach ka na
    Kulit kasi ni tootzkie...

    :(

    05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
    12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
    12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
    03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
    05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
    05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
    07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
    - Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
    - Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.

  • JClemJClem Melbourne
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    Joined: Jan 08, 2011
    katie0499 = christmarie of philippines.com.au? Tama po ba? :)

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

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

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    @katie0499, hehe sige...basta malapit sa beach at hindi masyado mainit, game ako...actually kahit saan sa Australia na modern, ayus na e :D
  • RClemRClem Los Angeles
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    Any updates from the newer peeps who recently went down south? Hey tootzkie, kamusta na?
  • kenkoykenkoy Sydney
    Posts: 190Member
    Joined: Jan 05, 2011
    hello guys! just a quick question. i don't think i need to create a new thread for a simple thing.

    i have been granted a PR visa last month and until now haven't done the visa stamping yet. do we have a deadline for this?

    thanks much, mates!

    oh btw, heading to sydney on the 4th week of may 2012, maybe because the 1st time i saw her, she was all over me. nyahahaha! kidding aside, i have a cousin & an ex-ofcmate who will help me to start things off. good luck to everyone here.

    ... is on dependent visa. main applicant code 261313; 175 e-lodged june 6, 2011; visa grant mar 13, 2012; NSW-based.

  • JClemJClem Melbourne
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    Hi Sir @kenkoy! There's a thread po for Pre-departure Requirements. :) But to answer your questions:

    1) Ang kelangan is anytime before you leave to Australia is may visa stamp na yung passport mo and ng dependents mo who are migrating with you.
    2) You need to attend also the Pre-departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) sa Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) and then have your passport stamped with a CFO sticker. If you have migrants who are between 13-19 years old, they need to attend the Peer Counselling Seminar. The details are all found here: http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1347:for-filipinos-leaving-the-country-with-an-immigrant-visa&catid=139

    God bless! :)

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

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

  • kenkoykenkoy Sydney
    Posts: 190Member
    Joined: Jan 05, 2011

    @ JClem, thank u mate for the info. yes, i have noted that PDOS seminar and in fact trying to make a sched & airline booking.

    pero walang deadline ung visa stamping, like 28 days DIAC rule on submission, right? pwede ba na 1st week of may ako mag pa stamp sa one corporate plaza office? thanks again.

    ... is on dependent visa. main applicant code 261313; 175 e-lodged june 6, 2011; visa grant mar 13, 2012; NSW-based.

  • JClemJClem Melbourne
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    Joined: Jan 08, 2011
    @kenkoy, kelan po ba flight nyo to Au? Mas maganda at least mga 1 month before ng scheduled flight mo is nakapagpa-visa stamp na kyo pati mga dependents mo.

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

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

  • kenkoykenkoy Sydney
    Posts: 190Member
    Joined: Jan 05, 2011
    hello mate jclem! sorry for the late reply. just needed to sort things out before leaving for sydney.

    so meaning walang deadline para magpa visa stamping sa VIAC, right? so anytime pwede kahit one week before my visa expires pwede magpa stamp. visa granted was last march 13. i am planning to have it stamped on april 24 and leave on last week of may. thanks, mate!

    ... is on dependent visa. main applicant code 261313; 175 e-lodged june 6, 2011; visa grant mar 13, 2012; NSW-based.

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    @kenkoy, saan ka sa Sydney? :D
  • Birhen_ng_GuadalupeBirhen_ng_Guadalupe Sydney
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    edited April 2012
    Kung palarin ang GSM 175 ko, sa Sydneeeh sana kasi marami na ako kinontrata dun para matulugan while looking for a place and medyo marami dun in terms of job opportunities sa field ko. Saka plano ko rin mag aral sa UNSW (puro plano! plano! plano!)

    Yung pina close friend ko talaga nasa Brisbane at nagmamakaawa sila na mag brisbane na lang ako at aampunin nila ako pero di ko pa na re-research in terms of job opportunities.

    second choice ko siguro ang Melbourne.

    Haaay darating kaya ako sa stage na ito?

    Ginebra San Miguel 175

    August 2011 - ACS
    January 2012 - IELTS
    February 2012 - Lodged 175
    May 2012 - CO Allocation
    June 2012 - Meds, PCC Submission
    December 2012 - Visa Approved

  • itchanitchan Phoenix
    Posts: 213Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2011
    Kung palarin ang GSM 175 ko, sa Sydneeeh sana kasi marami na ako kinontrata dun para matulugan while looking for a place and medyo marami dun in terms of job opportunities sa field ko. Saka plano ko rin mag aral sa UNSW (puro plano! plano! plano!)

    Yung pina close friend ko talaga nasa Brisbane at nagmamakaawa sila na mag brisbane na lang ako at aampunin nila ako pero di ko pa na re-research in terms of job opportunities.

    second choice ko siguro ang Melbourne.

    Haaay darating kaya ako sa stage na ito?
    Patience dear, somehow we'll all get there... =)

    27.08.2011 - Submitted ACS Assessment via Fedex. Nominated Occupation : Systems Analyst (261112)
    10.10.2011 - ACS assessment received (PIM3 / Group A)
    17.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1
    30.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1 Result Received L- 9, R-9, W-7.5, S-8, OB-8.5
    04.12.2011 - Lodged 175(Online)
    17.04.2012 - Submitted request for FBI clearance (Me)
    02.05.2012 - Application being processed further
    29.05.2012 - Followed up CO Allocation
    01.06.2012 - CO Allocated, requesting for PCC and Meds
    02.06.2012 - Received FBI clearance. My middle name is misspelled (toink!)
    13.06.2012 - Submitted form 1022 and supporting documents to add spouse as dependent.
    15.06.2012 - Submit request for FBI clearance (Me and Spouse). 8-week wait time begins
    22.06.2012 - Uploaded NBI clearance
    22.06.2012 - Medicals @ SLEC (Wifey and Me)
    28.06.2012 - 28th DAY MILESTONE
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  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    @Birhen_ng_Guadalupe, gawa ka ng timeline tulad ng mga aspirants dito...pag nakikita mo kasi yung progress, mas gaganahan ka maabot pangarap mo hehe...law of attraction ika nga :)
  • k_mavsk_mavs Melbourne
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    Joined: May 30, 2011
    Kung palarin ang GSM 175 ko, sa Sydneeeh sana kasi marami na ako kinontrata dun para matulugan while looking for a place and medyo marami dun in terms of job opportunities sa field ko. Saka plano ko rin mag aral sa UNSW (puro plano! plano! plano!)

    Yung pina close friend ko talaga nasa Brisbane at nagmamakaawa sila na mag brisbane na lang ako at aampunin nila ako pero di ko pa na re-research in terms of job opportunities.

    second choice ko siguro ang Melbourne.

    Haaay darating kaya ako sa stage na ito?
    Kaya po yang ma attain. :) Ang mahalaga is meron kang plano. :D

    “We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”

  • sohcsohc Adelaide
    Posts: 250Member
    Joined: Sep 07, 2011
    All my relatives are in Sydney (Brother and Sisters) but I am here in SA because of State Sponsorship. Before sabi ko matapos lang ang 2 years, I will move in Sydney but after a month working here I am beginning to like this state already.

    Great job & benefits, nice co-workers, affordable cost of living and no traffic.

    ACS 262113 / Arrived in Adelaide 19/02/12
    Employment started 19/03/2012
    Enjoying the land down under :)

  • kellymacatokellymacato Perth
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    Joined: Oct 13, 2011
    @sohc madali ka lang bang nakahanap ng work?
  • k_mavsk_mavs Melbourne
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    Joined: May 30, 2011
    @kellymacato Naku sanadali lang yan si sir @sohc nakakuha na agad sya ng work. tignan mo yung thread nya dito http://www.pinoyau.info/discussion/338/overwhelming-job-offers-left-and-right.-dream-coming-true./p1 :D

    “We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    haha tama.. isa sa mga pinagpala yang si @sohc.. within one month nakahanap agad sya ng work.. at marami syang job offers ha..

    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.. ;)

  • kellymacatokellymacato Perth
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    Joined: Oct 13, 2011
    wow ang galing nman.. hehe
    sana lahat ganyan.. kaso depende ata sa nature of work mo eh.. pag IT ata talga mabilis lang makakuha ng work..
  • skylineskyline Sydney
    Posts: 221Member
    Joined: Oct 07, 2011
    All my relatives are in Sydney (Brother and Sisters) but I am here in SA because of State Sponsorship. Before sabi ko matapos lang ang 2 years, I will move in Sydney but after a month working here I am beginning to like this state already.

    Great job & benefits, nice co-workers, affordable cost of living and no traffic.
    Nakakainspire namn to sir :) nung una WA talga ako kaso SA tumanggap SS ko baka para talga ako dito hehe.Kaso lang I've read na medyo mataas unemployment rate dito I hope palarin kami sa work like you :)

    "If you have a dream, protect it. Love it. Chase it. And one day you will live it"

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    All my relatives are in Sydney (Brother and Sisters) but I am here in SA because of State Sponsorship. Before sabi ko matapos lang ang 2 years, I will move in Sydney but after a month working here I am beginning to like this state already.

    Great job & benefits, nice co-workers, affordable cost of living and no traffic.
    Nakakainspire namn to sir :) nung una WA talga ako kaso SA tumanggap SS ko baka para talga ako dito hehe.Kaso lang I've read na medyo mataas unemployment rate dito I hope palarin kami sa work like you :)
    May "Sydney Traffic" daw...yun na ata pinakamalala pero wala raw yun binatbat sa rush hour natin sa EDSA hehehe...hay Pilipinas nga naman :(
  • sohcsohc Adelaide
    Posts: 250Member
    Joined: Sep 07, 2011
    edited April 2012
    @skyline
    basta go mo lang mga plans mo, kaya mo yan.

    @LokiJr
    Umulan kanina dito nagtraffic din pero kaunti lang. Wala talagang binatbat yung traffic sa EDSA sawang sawa ako dyan lalo na way ko Bacoor to Makati everyday.

    Enjoy na talaga ako dito. I'm driving my dream car sa Phil but ang the best part is I did not touch my salary to own it, may tax benefits where I used my tax to pay for my car.

    I don't think I will move in Sydney after 2 years.

    ACS 262113 / Arrived in Adelaide 19/02/12
    Employment started 19/03/2012
    Enjoying the land down under :)

  • JClemJClem Melbourne
    Posts: 528Member
    Joined: Jan 08, 2011
    God bless, @Kenkoy! Wag naman 1 week before your visa expiration. Haba-habaan mo naman yung time para ma-enjoy mo tingnan yung stamp. :)
    hello mate jclem! sorry for the late reply. just needed to sort things out before leaving for sydney.

    so meaning walang deadline para magpa visa stamping sa VIAC, right? so anytime pwede kahit one week before my visa expires pwede magpa stamp. visa granted was last march 13. i am planning to have it stamped on april 24 and leave on last week of may. thanks, mate!

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

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

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @skyline
    basta go mo lang mga plans mo, kaya mo yan.

    @LokiJr
    Umulan kanina dito nagtraffic din pero kaunti lang. Wala talagang binatbat yung traffic sa EDSA sawang sawa ako dyan lalo na way ko Bacoor to Makati everyday.

    Enjoy na talaga ako dito. I'm driving my dream car sa Phil but ang the best part is I did not touch my salary to own it, may tax benefits where I used my tax to pay for my car.

    I don't think I will move in Sydney after 2 years.
    ano dream car nyo sir?
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