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  • NadineNadine Brisbane
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    edited July 2013
    @staycool: ok lang yun pre. Hehe. Buti nga yun, naiba, standout.

    Tsaka, satin lang naman conscious sa brands eh. Mentality lang natin nyan, na pag ganyan, galing probinsya (probinsyana kasi ako kaya sensitib haha). Mga tao dito wala pakialam. Baka hingin pa sayo yan kasi mahilig sila sa mga ganyan. Sa totoo lang plano ko din magdala nyan pagbalik ko. Magaan kasi. :D

    21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
    7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
    8 Jan 2013 - visa approved

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
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    @Nadine, yun ba yung parang plastic na matibay na striped-color?... hindi yung mga sakong tinitinda tinda na mabilis masira?...
    di nga, may nagdadala nga ba nyan talaga sa Au?..kse if so, I SURELY WILL that buy bulky and mamahaling luggages..magaan pa, diba?...heheh
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  • NadineNadine Brisbane
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    edited July 2013
    Yung sako mismo, matibay na klase. Hindi ata plastik yun. Hanap ka na lang siguro ng matibay? Unfortunately, wala pa ako nakita sa dami ng airport na daanan ko. Sa asian store, meron pero di tulad nung satin.

    Yung idea na yan nabasa ko dito kay sir @TotoyOzresident. Tama siya eh, praktikal talaga. Nung naglipat ako ng apartment, naisip ko agad ang sako. Sana nga nagbitbit ako ng kahit isa.

    21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
    7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
    8 Jan 2013 - visa approved

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
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    @staycool abby, sa pier kaya ang daming nagbibitbit nyan. Di mo napapansin?

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

  • lezgomelbournelezgomelbourne Braddon
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    Ako, ang dala ko balikbayan box. Masyado na maraming luggage, walang room sa bahay kung saan itatambak kaya balikbayan box ang naisip ko. Maganda rin kung ilalagay mo balikbayab bag ang box kasi tandaan natin na hinahagis lang ang mga maleta etc. Kaya imbes na masira at lumabas ang laman ng box, ilagay muna sa bag.

    Tignan nyo rin kung saang carousel or conveyor belt nyo aabangan ang balikbayan box. Nung ako, sa oversize baggage area napunta yung balikbayan box ko. Kaya kahit ilang minuto ako naghintay sa carousel na assigned sa flight namin, wala dun ang balikbayan box ko.

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  • lezgomelbournelezgomelbourne Braddon
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    Wala naman pakialam mga tao dito kung balikbayan box man ang dala mo. The thing to remember, kung sasakay kayo ng taxi or ng bus palabas ng airport. Pwede mong i-collapse yung box. Tanggalin mo yung laman at ilipat mo sa balikbayan bag para magkasya sa compartment ng kotse.

    If you want other ideas, I hope this help: http://lezgomelbourne.wordpress.com/2012/12/17/10-tips-on-moving-to-australia-all-about-packing-up-for-down-under/

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  • NadineNadine Brisbane
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    edited July 2013
    Oo, balikbayan boxes, madami ako nakikita sa airport @lezgomelbourne. Mura na, disposable pa, dami pa laman.

    21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
    7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
    8 Jan 2013 - visa approved

  • floradanicafloradanica Perth
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    @staycool Pagluwas talaga? wag mo kalimutan yung mga inahen at mga dahon ng kangkong at malunggay ineng! :)
  • jengratajengrata Sydney
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    @lezgomelbourne ive been reading your blog and ive learned a lot of tips and tricks. Especially what to pack.

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

  • NadineNadine Brisbane
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    @staycool Pagluwas talaga? wag mo kalimutan yung mga inahen at mga dahon ng kangkong at malunggay ineng! :)
    Natawa ako! Hehe, parang kabilang isla lang eh noh.

    21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
    7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
    8 Jan 2013 - visa approved

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
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    @staycool Pagluwas talaga? wag mo kalimutan yung mga inahen at mga dahon ng kangkong at malunggay ineng! :)
    Hahaha. Pero malamang ako feeling promdi padating au. Nakanganga pa habang naka-look up pose at naglalakad. Hehehe

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

  • amedinaamedina Sydney
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    I have a question. Plan ko dalhin mga original DVDs ko sa Australia. I'll transfer them to a CD pouch since bulky masyado. How can I prove na original lahat ng to? I bought them 2 years ago sa Astrovision. Thanks!

    11/17/12: passed school application thru IDP * 12/4/12: received letter of offer (univ. of newcastle) * 12/12/12: credit application * 2/22/13: received new letter of offer * 2/26/13: paid deposit fee * 3/8/13: received COE and paid visa fee * 4/10/13: visa application thru IDP * 4/11/13: medical request from DIAC * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 4/19/13: SLEC uploaded my medicals * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 7/11/13: VISA GRANTED

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
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    I have a question. Plan ko dalhin mga original DVDs ko sa Australia. I'll transfer them to a CD pouch since bulky masyado. How can I prove na original lahat ng to? I bought them 2 years ago sa Astrovision. Thanks!
    Plan ko din dalhin yung mga DVDs namin eh pero baka hindi ko aalisin sa box. Ilalagay ko n lng s balikbayan box.

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

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
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    @jengrata di na ako sumusubaybay ng mga pasahero dito sa pier eh...pagnagkataon, ask ko kung san nila nabili ang sako nila...hahah

    manong @floradanica, baligya ko duta namon kag bitbiton mga alaga (ilonggo dialect) ...haha...
    promdi style!!
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  • floradanicafloradanica Perth
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    @staycool manang man ako ineng. unsamana! haha (dko alam ibig sabihin niyan) lol may masabi lang

    :D

    isarado mo ang bibig mo paglapag ng erflen ha. wag nganganga habang nagmamasid. hahaha!
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    @jengrata & @amedina - ang dvd kasi ay may corresponding regions; you may correct me on this BUT Pinas and Australia are not in the same region. So meaning, if you bring DVDs here, it will not work on a player that is bought in Australia.

    Yung lang! :)

    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!!

  • kremitzkremitz North Ryde
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    @staycool ilonggo ka man?

    Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
    Main applicant : Husband
    April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
    July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
    January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
    January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
    January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
    February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
    March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
    March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
    March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
    June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
    Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
    Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
    April 13, 2015: My first day of work :)

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
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    @staycool ilonggo ka man?
    i work in iloilo for almost 10 years now...i'm tagalog but i know how to speak the dialect...hehehkaw haw??
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      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
  • nfrondanfronda Perth
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    @staycool & @kremits.. Ilonggo here too..From Talisay City Negros Occidental..

    --OT--hahahahah.. :-))

    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)

  • NadineNadine Brisbane
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    edited July 2013
    @staycool & @kremits.. Ilonggo here too..From Talisay City Negros Occidental..

    --OT--hahahahah.. :-))
    te, daw pwede mamangkot ha imo haw kag may hambal man ako. *hehe*.

    21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
    7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
    8 Jan 2013 - visa approved

  • kremitzkremitz North Ryde
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    Sorry OT. Wow dami din pala ilonggo dito. I grew up in iloilo but currently working in manila.

    @staycool we have a common friend in fb :)
    @nfronda kakatuwa naman. C @nadine ata from cebu right?


    Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
    Main applicant : Husband
    April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
    July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
    January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
    January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
    January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
    February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
    March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
    March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
    March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
    June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
    Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
    Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
    April 13, 2015: My first day of work :)

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
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    Sorry OT. Wow dami din pala ilonggo dito. I grew up in iloilo but currently working in manila.

    @staycool we have a common friend in fb :)
    @nfronda kakatuwa naman. C @nadine ata from cebu right?



    tama!! kaya magdadala na ako ng balikbayan bag..start na ako maghanap..
    the prob lang dun is WALA SYANG GULONG...mahihirapang bitbitin...
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  • floradanicafloradanica Perth
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    may mga magic sarap ba jan? may Filipino stores na mabibilhan ng mga tuyo, itlog na pula, etc?
  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
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    edited July 2013
    may mga magic sarap ba jan? may Filipino stores na mabibilhan ng mga tuyo, itlog na pula, etc?
    Yes :) , But If I were you I will test locally made products ... Fil stores here are a ripoff

    Some but not all

    Google for Everything !!!

  • floradanicafloradanica Perth
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    ay.. hehe.. maselan ba mga tao jan sa amoy ng mga pagkain natin? :)

    thank you sa reply! :D
  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
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    ay.. hehe.. maselan ba mga tao jan sa amoy ng mga pagkain natin? :)

    thank you sa reply! :D
    Nope mas mahal lang po sa Fil store compared sa local grocery store with same quality ... iba nga lang sa lasa minsan ...

    Google for Everything !!!

  • Natsky123Natsky123 St Leonards
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2012
    Question lng guys, I have a small collection of sneakers (roughly 10 pairs). Some of them are realy slighlty used and wala na ako mga receipt. Pagbayarin kaya ako ng tax ng customes? I'm planning to bring them all. Thanks!

    Aug 8, 2012 - EA assessment result ANZSCO 233211
    Nov 5, 2012 - SS Granted WA
    Nov 6, 2012 - EOI Invitation
    Nov 20, 2012 - Lodged subclass 190
    Dec 3, 2012 - Medicals Finalized
    Dec 10, 2012 - CO Allocated
    Jan 2, 2013 - PCCs Completed
    Jan 18, 2013 - Visa Granted (IED Dec 5, 2013) Thank You Lord!

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
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    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    edited July 2013
    - edited by mod-
    pls don't flood the forum. may sumagot na dun sa post mo sa kabila.
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  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
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    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    ano po tsura ng balikbayan box bag?...hand carry ba yung ganun?...

    @staycool, meron daw nabibili sa National Bookstore...
    try natin tignan muna kung ano itsura nung balikbayan box na yun hehe

    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 :)

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
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    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    @jengrata di na ako sumusubaybay ng mga pasahero dito sa pier eh...pagnagkataon, ask ko kung san nila nabili ang sako nila...hahah

    manong @floradanica, baligya ko duta namon kag bitbiton mga alaga (ilonggo dialect) ...haha...
    promdi style!!

    hehehe marunong ka pala mag ilonggo @staycool! good job! :)

    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 :)

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