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Posts: 1,342Member
Joined: Feb 19, 2013
Unlike sa Pinas, kadalasan hahamakin ka kapag luma na mga suot mo..
Kapag bago sapatos mo, cellphone or naka-kotse ka.. Big Time ka na LOL :P
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
Joined: Mar 19, 2014
Wow ha! Atas!
Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)
04/11/14~04/19/14: Holiday in Sydney And Melbourne
04/19/14: Decided to pursue Australian Dream
05/17/14: IELTS GT Exam (IDP Singapore)
05/23/14: Started to write my CDR
05/30/14: IELTS passed but with no points
06/19/14: Finished My CDR
06/21/14: CTCéd my Docs
06/22/14: Completed my CDR Requirements
06/23/14: Sent My CDR docs via Fedex/DHL Singapore
06/25/14: CDR Received By EA (1st Batch)
06/26/14: Skilled Employment Record (For Additional Assessment Received by EA)
06/26/14: AUD 870 was charged to my card at THE INSTITUTION OF ENG BA
09/17/14: Applied NBI in the Philippines
09/19/14: EA Assessment Positive Results
09/23/14: Obtained NBI
09/25/14: EA Letter Received
09/26/14: EOI Lodged (Subclass 189)
10/12/14: SG Time - Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
10/13/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
10/13/14: AUD 3558.02 was charged to my card at Department of Immigrat SO
10/14/14: Applied SG PCC (Release date: Nov 04)
10/15/14: Started uploading docs
11/01/14: Medicals Done (Point Medical Paragon SG)
11/04/14: Obtained SG PCC (Uploaded Immediately). Completed and uploaded all required documents
11/05/14: Medical has been submitted to DIBP
11/07/14: Frontloaded Form 80
12/08/14: CO Allocation - Team Brisbane- Requested additional docs and VISA GRANT on the same day
05/02/15: EID Done!
Thank you LORD!
Posts: 1,342Member
Joined: Feb 19, 2013
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
Posts: 159Member
Joined: Apr 21, 2015
Jan 2007 - Arrive in Aus as 457
Mar 2013 - Plan, review, read and understand visa requirements
Apr 2013 - ACS assessment submitted
Jun 2013 - ACS assessment received
Aug 2013 - IETLS pass (General 8.0)
Aug 2013 - ACT SS submitted
Aug 2013 - Created EOI account
Aug 2013 - VETASSES assessment submitted
Sep 2013 - VETASSES assessment received
Sep 2013 - ACT SS received
Sep 2013 - EOI Submitted
Sep 2013 - Visa invite received
Sep 2013 - Visa application submitted (190)
Oct 2013 - Medical completed
Jan 2014 - Visa approved
Posts: 1,342Member
Joined: Feb 19, 2013
Di ko naman na inabot yung "That's"
Pero walang koneksyon yun sa Dubai vs. Australia kaya O.T. na ko lagot
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
Posts: 159Member
Joined: Apr 21, 2015
Culture wise parang ang laki ng gap if you are coming from Philippines.
Yung food at entertainment na lang eh, kahit medyo nag iimprove na ang middle east iba pa rin sa Australia.
and from memory, may censorship ang internet access sa UAE diba? (like religious sites and entertainment sites)
Jan 2007 - Arrive in Aus as 457
Mar 2013 - Plan, review, read and understand visa requirements
Apr 2013 - ACS assessment submitted
Jun 2013 - ACS assessment received
Aug 2013 - IETLS pass (General 8.0)
Aug 2013 - ACT SS submitted
Aug 2013 - Created EOI account
Aug 2013 - VETASSES assessment submitted
Sep 2013 - VETASSES assessment received
Sep 2013 - ACT SS received
Sep 2013 - EOI Submitted
Sep 2013 - Visa invite received
Sep 2013 - Visa application submitted (190)
Oct 2013 - Medical completed
Jan 2014 - Visa approved
Posts: 27Member
Joined: May 27, 2014
I moved here in Sydney and I felt at home. Yes, I earn 2x I earn in Dubai but I take home less. Haha. Ang inisip ko noon, UAE is good but long term, it isn't. So, eto Sydney na ako.
@Envy
When I was there wala censorship - if you know where to go. LOL. I downloaded a lot of pirated stuff when I was there. Sa Australia ako napadalan ng sulat through TPG - I downloaded a few CSI Las Vegas hahaha.
Btw, yung time line naten almost the same. Except 2010 ako sa Australia. I got my PR here too, March 2014.
Posts: 159Member
Joined: Apr 21, 2015
destiny tawag dyan
pareho tayo ng path , medyo nauna lang ako sayo ng konti.
halos 8 yrs ako sa Deira Dubai at sa Abu Dhabi, iba yung feeling na parang lagi kang 'homesick'. parang nasa ibang mundo ka. Bibili ka ng alak, itatago mo pa, bibili ka ng baboy dadayo ka pa, tapos yung R*m@dan period ok nman kasi less work and time pero parang nakaka alienate ng kultura.
kaya nung napadpad ako dito sa dako ng mundong ito, parang comfortable ako. tama ka, i felt that same way too , at home.
regarding sa sahod, medyo may background naman tayo sa business at economics kaya hindi ko tinitingnan yung total salary kundi ang mahalaga saken yung buying power or kumbaga yung value ng pera mo. and malayong malayo ang Dubai sa Australia.
Jan 2007 - Arrive in Aus as 457
Mar 2013 - Plan, review, read and understand visa requirements
Apr 2013 - ACS assessment submitted
Jun 2013 - ACS assessment received
Aug 2013 - IETLS pass (General 8.0)
Aug 2013 - ACT SS submitted
Aug 2013 - Created EOI account
Aug 2013 - VETASSES assessment submitted
Sep 2013 - VETASSES assessment received
Sep 2013 - ACT SS received
Sep 2013 - EOI Submitted
Sep 2013 - Visa invite received
Sep 2013 - Visa application submitted (190)
Oct 2013 - Medical completed
Jan 2014 - Visa approved
Posts: 27Member
Joined: May 27, 2014
Di ako dumadayo for pork, Karama has a lot of pork places lol. I hated the summer when I was till in construction. Construction was shifting, I was on 2am to 2pm rotation lol.
all charged to experience!
Posts: 257Member
Joined: Apr 28, 2015
So I am starting my journey to Aussie ;;), first choice was Canada but the cold weather is sooo depressing.
June 13, 2015 - IELTS Exam
June 26, 2015 - IELTS Result (L7 R7 W7.5 S6.5)
Waited to finish on-going project for my 3rd career episode :-)
Sept 15, 2016 - CDR preparation
Oct 08, 2016 - Submitted CDR to EA
Oct 24, 2016 - EA Positive Result (Professional Engineer - ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer)
Nov 05, 2016 - EOI Visa 189 - 60 pts, 190 - 65 pts
Feb 01, 2017 - PTE-A Exam
Feb 02, 2017 - PTE-A Result (L76 R73 S80 W79)
Feb 03, 2017 - EOI updated Visa 189 - 70 pts, 190 - 75 pts
Feb 15, 2017 - ITA for Visa 189 received
Apr 15, 2017 - Visa Lodged
May 09, 2017 - CO allocated GSM Adelaide (no additional documents requested)
May 31, 2017 - Direct Grant!
Dec 17, 2017 - Initial Entry at SYD
Dec 20, 2017 - Back to PH and to DXB
Apr 15, 2018 - Moved to Melbourne ~ job hunting....
May 14, 2018 - First day of work! :-)
Posts: 1,342Member
Joined: Feb 19, 2013
Luxurious po ba yung pamumuhay nyo mismo, or luxurious lang yung paligid nyo dahil sa mayaman ang dubai
Madami kasi akong kilala dyan na sinasabing luxurious sila mamuhay, pero wala naman silang sariling apartment at magkakasama lang sila sa iisang unit.
Iba po kasi ang definition ng "luxurious" sa "comfortable".. para lang macompare natin talaga vs. sa Oz..
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
Posts: 159Member
Joined: Apr 21, 2015
gusto ko rin malaman to kasi maganda nman kita ko dun pero hindi luxurious ang buhay ko.
nag stay ako sa isang room sa isang 4 bedroom flat. common kitchen at tv area. share din sa toilet at bathroom. i cant afford to buy a car (ayoko rin mag invest) pero everyday afford ko nman mag taxi.
Jan 2007 - Arrive in Aus as 457
Mar 2013 - Plan, review, read and understand visa requirements
Apr 2013 - ACS assessment submitted
Jun 2013 - ACS assessment received
Aug 2013 - IETLS pass (General 8.0)
Aug 2013 - ACT SS submitted
Aug 2013 - Created EOI account
Aug 2013 - VETASSES assessment submitted
Sep 2013 - VETASSES assessment received
Sep 2013 - ACT SS received
Sep 2013 - EOI Submitted
Sep 2013 - Visa invite received
Sep 2013 - Visa application submitted (190)
Oct 2013 - Medical completed
Jan 2014 - Visa approved
Posts: 257Member
Joined: Apr 28, 2015
I am not even speaking for pinoys alone. Alam naman natin na being pinoy here means you are earning less than the standard, unless you have something very special, good amount of experience, and have earned their total respect. And take note, standard salaries here are much much higher compared to most first world countries, that is why westerners come here to work their ass out even just for a short term and go back to their home country to pay their house mortgages.
What i'm saying is, people come here because of the luxurious life this country is offering, but this is only for those who can afford. I can't elaborate further as I haven't that much experience, but I know some pinoys here experienced luxurious kind of living even just for a moment, nothing wrong with that, it's their life.
And that is the whole point, as an expat, everything here is temporary.
June 13, 2015 - IELTS Exam
June 26, 2015 - IELTS Result (L7 R7 W7.5 S6.5)
Waited to finish on-going project for my 3rd career episode :-)
Sept 15, 2016 - CDR preparation
Oct 08, 2016 - Submitted CDR to EA
Oct 24, 2016 - EA Positive Result (Professional Engineer - ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer)
Nov 05, 2016 - EOI Visa 189 - 60 pts, 190 - 65 pts
Feb 01, 2017 - PTE-A Exam
Feb 02, 2017 - PTE-A Result (L76 R73 S80 W79)
Feb 03, 2017 - EOI updated Visa 189 - 70 pts, 190 - 75 pts
Feb 15, 2017 - ITA for Visa 189 received
Apr 15, 2017 - Visa Lodged
May 09, 2017 - CO allocated GSM Adelaide (no additional documents requested)
May 31, 2017 - Direct Grant!
Dec 17, 2017 - Initial Entry at SYD
Dec 20, 2017 - Back to PH and to DXB
Apr 15, 2018 - Moved to Melbourne ~ job hunting....
May 14, 2018 - First day of work! :-)
Posts: 334Member
Joined: Sep 09, 2012
Occupation: Civil Engineer (ANZSCO 233211)
Main Applicant: Moi
February 02, 2013 - IELTS - passed
August 27, 2013 - Sent CDR to EA for Assessment
January 15, 2014 - Received Positive Assessment
February 24, 2014 - Submitted EOI
March 10, 2014 - Received Invitation to Apply for Visa
March 31, 2014 - Lodged Visa 189 (but system reflected application lodged on April 1, 2014 due to time diff)
April 19, 2014 - Medicals done and all documents uploaded
May 2014 - CO Allocated
June 2014 - SSS and Pagibig documents for 2009-2010 requested
July 2014 - Visa Grant! God is Great!
September 2014 - IED
August 2015 - Big move
----countdown mode ----
Posts: 91Member
Joined: Oct 08, 2013
2339 Other Engineering Professional
23-Mar-2013 :IELTS - Total Band Score: 7.5
06-Jun-2013 :EA CDR Submitted
30-Aug-2013 :EA Positive Result
06-Sep-2013 :EOI lodged (65 points) -189 Visa
01-Nov-2013 : Applied for Victoria SS
08-Nov-2013 : Victoria SS approved (that was unexpected)
11-Nov-2013: Withdraw 189 EOI and applied 190 EOI
11-Nov-2013: Invitation received
14-Nov-2013: lodged 190 visa
14-22-Nov-2013: upload all docs
22-Nov-2013: medical (SAta) and SG PCC
02-Dec-2013: wifes medical cleared. Mine could be referred to MOC(hoping clearance wont take time
13-Dec-2013; SG COC uploaded
16-Dec-2013: medical cleared
07-Jan-2014: co allocated
08-jan-2014: grant eid june 2014
may 2014: moved to melbourne
its been good eversince. got a job, car and soon moving to our new house.
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
But just like you, it has been a good life here in Melbourne! OT na but where are you guys living here boss @Gft_SG
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: 91Member
Joined: Oct 08, 2013
dito kami malvern ngayon pero moving to cranbourne east sa october. kayo saan dito?
2339 Other Engineering Professional
23-Mar-2013 :IELTS - Total Band Score: 7.5
06-Jun-2013 :EA CDR Submitted
30-Aug-2013 :EA Positive Result
06-Sep-2013 :EOI lodged (65 points) -189 Visa
01-Nov-2013 : Applied for Victoria SS
08-Nov-2013 : Victoria SS approved (that was unexpected)
11-Nov-2013: Withdraw 189 EOI and applied 190 EOI
11-Nov-2013: Invitation received
14-Nov-2013: lodged 190 visa
14-22-Nov-2013: upload all docs
22-Nov-2013: medical (SAta) and SG PCC
02-Dec-2013: wifes medical cleared. Mine could be referred to MOC(hoping clearance wont take time
13-Dec-2013; SG COC uploaded
16-Dec-2013: medical cleared
07-Jan-2014: co allocated
08-jan-2014: grant eid june 2014
may 2014: moved to melbourne
its been good eversince. got a job, car and soon moving to our new house.
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: 44Member
Joined: Jul 21, 2015
A monthly rent for a 2BR apartment here in Dubai is AED6500 which is roughly AUD2200 which I think is comparable to the rental rates their in AU. If you have kids then a decent school here would cost you around AED 12-15K a year (AUD 5K) and that is just primary school which goes higher every year...
Dubai is not a cheap city to live in at all. Its just that some people here would compromise living conditions to appear as flashy or luxurious outside...
221112 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
26Jul2015 PTE-A L/S/W/R -- 90/90/90/90 Overall 90
10Sep2015 Positive CPA Australia
10Sep2015 EOI Lodged (70 pts)
02Dec2015 PCC - Philippines (NBI Clearance)
03Dec2015 Medicals done at Nationwide (Cebu)
04Dec2015 ITA Received
10Dec2015 Medicals done for Kids at Dubai London Clinic
14Dec2015 Visa Application Lodged and Paid
15Dec2015 TB screening test for children
16Dec2015 PCC - Dubai
16Dec2015 Uploaded all Documents
22Dec2015 All Medicals cleared
15Jan2016 Direct Grant !!! Thank you lord!!
---- Planning for the Big Move ----
Posts: 682Member
Joined: Mar 14, 2015
ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee!
04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius
"Fate loves the fearless." ~James Russell Lowell
Posts: 1,342Member
Joined: Feb 19, 2013
Sa tingin ko lang naman, ganyan din ang mangyayari sa mga kababayan natin sa Dubai, everything will get saturated to the point where alam na natin ang susunod na mangyayari...
We live for the now, but plan for the future ika nga.. do you like to see your children and grandchildren and subsequent generations of yours living in Dubai... what future do you see for them?
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
Posts: 682Member
Joined: Mar 14, 2015
i just hope Au will continue to welcome migrants pra mas marami pa mabgyan ng better future na hindi makuha sa ibang place
ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee!
04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius
"Fate loves the fearless." ~James Russell Lowell
Posts: 682Member
Joined: Mar 14, 2015
ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee!
04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius
"Fate loves the fearless." ~James Russell Lowell
Posts: 33Member
Joined: Jan 03, 2016
Mga "ex-Dubai" people kitakits naman jan ^_^
Posts: 682Member
Joined: Mar 14, 2015
gusto rin namin ma meet ang ex uae or ex dubai dyan sa AU. soon ha
ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee!
04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius
"Fate loves the fearless." ~James Russell Lowell
Posts: 33Member
Joined: Jan 03, 2016
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: 682Member
Joined: Mar 14, 2015
glad to know may m meetkami taga dubai before.. and yes looking forward for ur kwento sana marami pa tau ma meet dyan na ex dubai/uae. laki na ng improvement ng dubai now ang daming developments..pero we will always be expats here. our colleague who works in the same position as ours and holds a 'better' passport earns twice as we do..ayoko gnyan ma experience ng anak ko soon..and of course education is way way overpriced ..not worth the stay tlaga.. na miss mo pala ang view sa JLT.. well...for sure mas better ang view mo dyan on a diff angle
i will PM u f may questions ako sa transition hehe. Godbless sir!
ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee!
04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius
"Fate loves the fearless." ~James Russell Lowell
Posts: 334Member
Joined: Sep 09, 2012
Occupation: Civil Engineer (ANZSCO 233211)
Main Applicant: Moi
February 02, 2013 - IELTS - passed
August 27, 2013 - Sent CDR to EA for Assessment
January 15, 2014 - Received Positive Assessment
February 24, 2014 - Submitted EOI
March 10, 2014 - Received Invitation to Apply for Visa
March 31, 2014 - Lodged Visa 189 (but system reflected application lodged on April 1, 2014 due to time diff)
April 19, 2014 - Medicals done and all documents uploaded
May 2014 - CO Allocated
June 2014 - SSS and Pagibig documents for 2009-2010 requested
July 2014 - Visa Grant! God is Great!
September 2014 - IED
August 2015 - Big move
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Posts: 682Member
Joined: Mar 14, 2015
ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee!
04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius
"Fate loves the fearless." ~James Russell Lowell