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  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
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    @psychoboy Just curious, for what yung dental checkup? Though I heard from a friend, mahal nga daw dental work dun like pasta etc, so mas maganda dito na sa pinas ipagawa before umalis.
    sinagot mo na... :) ipagawa ang dapat ipagawa before aalis!
    to add to this - supposedly just wanted a cleaning however the dentist found some $hits underneath my molar. turned out there was a dead tooth that needs to be either (1) extracted or (2) undergo root canal procedure.

    I opted for #2 - cost me 7500 here in Bicol; still expensive but a lot cheaper had it been done in Melbourne which they say would easily go north of A$6K...

    Damn...

    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!!

  • olanolan Sydney
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    tama si @psychoboy. we had our teeth checked last year pa lang, kahit wala pang visa. para nakahiwalay na un budget for it. may kamahalan din kc un dental work (root canal, etc.
    @psychoboy,san sa bicol? wife is from Naga city

    Developer Programmer
    IELTS:L:8.5 R:9 W:7 S:7 O:8
    ACS Applied: June 9, 2012
    ACS+ve: July 7, 2012
    NSW Applied: August 6, 2012
    NSW ACK: August 10, 2012
    NSW Email Requesting for updated EOI: August 22,2012
    EOI Invite: August 28, 2012
    Visa Lodged (190): August 31, 2012
    Medicals: September 19, 2012
    Medicals Referred to MOC: September 20, 2012
    PCC (NBI): September 20, 2012
    CO allocated: October 6, 2012
    Applied PCC (Japan): October 8, 2012
    Visa grant! Dec 12, 2012

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    tama si @psychoboy. we had our teeth checked last year pa lang, kahit wala pang visa. para nakahiwalay na un budget for it. may kamahalan din kc un dental work (root canal, etc.
    @psychoboy,san sa bicol? wife is from Naga city
    @olan - padi, digdi kami sa albay... daraga to be very specific! :)


    nga pala, ano plans ninyo? nasa australia na ba? when and where? :)

    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!!

  • mandandmandand Melbourne
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    @psychoboy bicolano po kaw? from daraga din kami. lapit sa cagsawa. will be visiting bicol before we leave for AU. =)

    June 13 2012 - ACS application, July 21 20012 - IELTS exam, July 24 2012 - ACS result suitable, Aug 3 2012 - IELTS result, my EOI submitted, Aug 24 2012 - hubby ACS application, Sep 1 2012 - hubby IELTS exam, Sep 14 2012 - hubby IELTS result, Sep 24 2012 - hubby ACS result, hubby EOI submitted, Oct 1 2012 - 189 visa invitation (hubby primary), application lodged, Oct 26 - CO allocated - Adelaide GSM Team 7
    Nov 7 - Visa grant. June 13 2013 - Landed, July 18 - Job Offer . To God be the Glory!

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    @psychoboy bicolano po kaw? from daraga din kami. lapit sa cagsawa. will be visiting bicol before we leave for AU. =)
    @mandand - bisaya po ako, from cagayan de oro. my wife grew up here in daraga...

    andito kami the past month! spending time with in-laws; next month, sa cagayan de oro naman kami. final stop before the move to melby! :)

    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!!

  • KhorupsKhorups Sydney
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    @mandand @psychoboy @olan ...namarangkiwal na palan an mga oragon digdi. Dapat ugwa man kita sadiring thread para maghuruharambugan baga. Taga naga po ako mga ser...

    Software Engineer - 261313

    21 April 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8 R: 8 W: 9 S: 8 OBS:8.0); 14 Sep 2012 - Skill Assessment from ACS; 14 Nov 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts; 15 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa; 11 Jan 2013 - Lodged application; 11 Jan 2013 - Application Acknowledged; 08 Feb2013 - SATA medical exam; 14 Mar 2013 - Visa Grant.; 18 Aug 2013 - IED; 12 Jun 2013 - Flight to Brisbane; 08 Jul 2013 – Started job. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.

  • olanolan Sydney
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    dakul pala oragon d2 sa forum. misis ko yung taga-Naga. maba-base kami sa sydney, leaving on july. pag may meet up sa Oz mgkita kita tau!

    Developer Programmer
    IELTS:L:8.5 R:9 W:7 S:7 O:8
    ACS Applied: June 9, 2012
    ACS+ve: July 7, 2012
    NSW Applied: August 6, 2012
    NSW ACK: August 10, 2012
    NSW Email Requesting for updated EOI: August 22,2012
    EOI Invite: August 28, 2012
    Visa Lodged (190): August 31, 2012
    Medicals: September 19, 2012
    Medicals Referred to MOC: September 20, 2012
    PCC (NBI): September 20, 2012
    CO allocated: October 6, 2012
    Applied PCC (Japan): October 8, 2012
    Visa grant! Dec 12, 2012

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    madami ngang mga tao dito na kumakain ng sili... :)

    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!!

  • chuellachuella Iligan City
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    Urgent question po, gaano ba kalayo ang cfo seminar venue from NAIA terminal 3? Magkano kaya mababayaran namin sa airport taxi?

    Occupation: Developer Programmer
    Lodge Visa 189: January 28, 2013
    CO: March 20, 2013 (Team 33 Brisbane, CO Initials DC)
    Grant: March 25, 2013

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
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    @chuella Hindi naman sobrang layo.. Cguro mag-allot lang kayo ng around 200-250 pesos (pag ordinary taxi).. pag airport taxi bka 350-400? hehe not sure, matagal na akong di nakasakay ng airport taxi..

    wala bang ordinary taxi sa terminal 3? airport taxi na lang meron?

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • chuellachuella Iligan City
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    @stolich18, thanks po for replying. Bukas na po ang punta namin ng CFO. From davao city po kasi kami kaya walang idea about going to CFO. Di ko lang po alam kung may ordinary taxi dun sa NAIA terminal 3. But its good hindi na hindi naman pala gaano kalayo. Worried lang ako baka umabot na 1000pesoa taxi fare namin, heheh...thanks uli? God bless!

    Occupation: Developer Programmer
    Lodge Visa 189: January 28, 2013
    CO: March 20, 2013 (Team 33 Brisbane, CO Initials DC)
    Grant: March 25, 2013

  • rolf021rolf021 Sydney
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    Merun ordinary airport sa terminal 3. Punta ka lang sa departure area..dun sa may exit. May mga pila ddun ng white taxi. Pwede mo rin itanong sa guard para sure.
  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
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    @chuella no problem. Wag na kayong mag-airport taxi. sayang sa pera.. hehehe ung ordinary taxi na lang :)

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
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    hmm.. pero ang nakalagay lang nmn po sa condition ng visa for the secondary diba is kailangan lang hindi sya mauna sa primary..

    so kung nandun na ang primary.. pwde na sumunod na lang ang secondary.. di na kailangan kasabay sa flight...

    abangan natin ang sagot ng experts...

    @lock_code2004, meron po nakalagay sa VISA GRANT Letter nyo na ganun?
    Bat po sa amin walang nakalagay na dapat hindi mauuna mag entry ang primary :(

    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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    ipapa-reduce ko na lang sa photocopying machine yung visa grant letter...tapos ididikit ko sa passport ko. hahahaha
    hehehe ginawa mo nga ba to @hotshot?

    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
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    54 days to go before the big move to Melbourne; so far I have done the following - pls feel free to "remind" me if I miss out to do anything very important.

    (1) Book Tickets
    (2) Did the CFO Seminar
    (3) Opened account in Australia and transfer money - c/o NAB & Commonwealth Bank
    (4) Arranged for temporary accommodation - c/o a friend we met earlier during a vacation in Melbourne
    (5) Collated all important documents - i.e. birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc
    (6) Update CV and begin searching for possible jobs
    (7) Sorted out the incorrect year of birth in my drivers license

    In the next few days, we shall be doing the following:

    (1) Do a dental check-up and get a complete dental record
    (2) Pack up - probably the hardest thing to do as you will basically pack your whole life within a 50kg luggage allowance

    Am excited and at the same time, kinakabahan na rin. When we moved to Singapore 4 years back, wala kami pera but may trabaho na waiting. This time around naman, may konting ipon (salamat sa pagiging OFW) BUT wala kami work waiting for us. :)

    hi @psychoboy, questions po sa items above:

    (1) Ano pong airlines ang binook nyo and how much if you dont mind us asking?
    (2) Advisable po ba na mag seminar na as in 5 months before the flight?
    (3) Mas advantageous po ba na mag open na ng account while still here in the Phils based on your experience?



    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
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    hi @chuella, kelan po lipad nyo to AU?
    Sang state nyo po plan magstay?

    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 :)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @peach17:

    (1) Ano pong airlines ang binook nyo and how much if you dont mind us asking?
    - we flew via Singapore Airline, nagbayad ako ng P7500 each plus Krisflyer Miles; absolutely fantastic carrier, yun nga lang 25kg lang ang binigay nila as it was a free flight daw.
    (2) Advisable po ba na mag seminar na as in 5 months before the flight?
    - definitely, the more items you can tick off in your to do list, the better...
    (3) Mas advantageous po ba na mag open na ng account while still here in the Phils based on your experience?
    - it worked for me, mataas kasi interest rate sa Australia (above 4.00%) rather than let my money sit in SG or PH bank which gives peanuts as interests. We transferred our money more than 3 months before leaving.

    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!!

  • BryannBryann Sydney
    Posts: 854Member
    Joined: May 27, 2011
    @peach17
    Meron po nakalagay samin na condition, nakasulat sa letter (visa grant notice.pdf)

    8502 - Must not enter Australia before specified person
    The holder of the visa must not enter Australia before the entry to Australia of a person specified
    in the visa.

    Okay if wala niyan, mas may flexibility kayo.

    Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
    Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
    Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
    Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
    Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
    May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
    Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
    Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
    Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    hmm.. pero ang nakalagay lang nmn po sa condition ng visa for the secondary diba is kailangan lang hindi sya mauna sa primary..

    so kung nandun na ang primary.. pwde na sumunod na lang ang secondary.. di na kailangan kasabay sa flight...

    abangan natin ang sagot ng experts...
    @lock_code2004, meron po nakalagay sa VISA GRANT Letter nyo na ganun?
    Bat po sa amin walang nakalagay na dapat hindi mauuna mag entry ang primary :(
    @peach17 - i think iba ang intindi mo.. i did not say na "dapat hindi mauuna magentry ang primary"... yung visa condition is, hindi dapat mauna ang SECONDARY..

    meron nakalagay dun sa secondary, same nung post ni @Bryann above..

    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.. ;)

  • garfield17garfield17 Sydney
    Posts: 104Member
    Joined: Dec 23, 2012
    ang labo ng topic...????????

    June 5 2013 Lodged my Application thru IDP Manila
    June 11 2013 Received Acknowledgement Letter and Medical Info from Embassy
    June 13 2013 Medical NHSI
    June 19 2013 NHSI forwarded to Embassy
    June 24 2013 Visa Granted

    "Thank you Lord"

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    ang labo ng topic...????????
    alin malabo? lol..

    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.. ;)

  • Khaosan_RoadKhaosan_Road Melbourne
    Posts: 293Member
    Joined: Dec 12, 2012
    ang labo ng topic...????????
    alin malabo? lol..
    baka malabo screen? lol: :P

    Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    11-05-11: IELTS Exam Result (L-6.5, R-8.5, W-7, S-8)
    11-28-12: Submitted requirements to ACS
    01-08-13: ACS Suitable
    01-08-13: Submitted EOI
    01-21-13: Received invitation to lodge a Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
    02-06-13: Lodged visa application
    02-06-13: Performed Medical exam
    03-22-13: CO Allocated (Team 06 GSM Adelaide, JH)
    03-27-13: Submitted PH Police Clearance, Form 80
    04-26-13: Submitted MY and TH Police Clearance, payslips
    05-13-13: VISA GRANT!
    10-29-13: Initial Entry (Melbourne)

  • jaimephjaimeph Adelaide
    Posts: 52Member
    Joined: Apr 27, 2013
    tips naman po bout paano sasagut sa mga questions ng immigration sa airport in phils and australia? sa 17 na kc flight ko im just curious anu gagawin at isasagot para mkalabas ng airport ng australia.. mahirap po ba?

    Hospitality Management (subclass 572)

    Dec 8, 2012 - completed all requirements. for jan. 2013 intake
    Dec 9, 2012 - agency advised me to wait for 3 months as required by immi that show money must be at least 3 months old before lodging the papers.
    March 8, 2013 - agency renewed my Letter of Offer for july 8, 2013 intake.
    April 9, 2013 - paid the visa processing fee and started lodging the documents.
    April 29, 2013 - received a medical notice from immi and agency provided me the medical forms and instructions.
    April 20, 2013 - medical examinations done at NHSI- Cebu
    May 24, 2013 - Agency emailed me a notification to pay my tuition fee and to get a eCOE.
    May 28, 2013 - Paid tuition fee and health cover
    May 30, 2013 - got the eCOE and sent a copy to agency
    June 3, 2013 - visa granted.. Yehey... Thank you God!!!
    June 17, 2013 - Arrived in Darwin Airport.. YEHEY!!!

    -----Thank you God for making this Dream Come True------

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    tips naman po bout paano sasagut sa mga questions ng immigration sa airport in phils and australia? sa 17 na kc flight ko im just curious anu gagawin at isasagot para mkalabas ng airport ng australia.. mahirap po ba?
    If you have a visa, I don't see any reason why you will have a hard time clearing past immigration from both PH & AU... :)

    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!!

  • jaimephjaimeph Adelaide
    Posts: 52Member
    Joined: Apr 27, 2013
    anu po ba common questions nila?

    Hospitality Management (subclass 572)

    Dec 8, 2012 - completed all requirements. for jan. 2013 intake
    Dec 9, 2012 - agency advised me to wait for 3 months as required by immi that show money must be at least 3 months old before lodging the papers.
    March 8, 2013 - agency renewed my Letter of Offer for july 8, 2013 intake.
    April 9, 2013 - paid the visa processing fee and started lodging the documents.
    April 29, 2013 - received a medical notice from immi and agency provided me the medical forms and instructions.
    April 20, 2013 - medical examinations done at NHSI- Cebu
    May 24, 2013 - Agency emailed me a notification to pay my tuition fee and to get a eCOE.
    May 28, 2013 - Paid tuition fee and health cover
    May 30, 2013 - got the eCOE and sent a copy to agency
    June 3, 2013 - visa granted.. Yehey... Thank you God!!!
    June 17, 2013 - Arrived in Darwin Airport.. YEHEY!!!

    -----Thank you God for making this Dream Come True------

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    anu po ba common questions nila?
    @jaimeph for my case, there was no questions at all...

    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!!

  • jaimephjaimeph Adelaide
    Posts: 52Member
    Joined: Apr 27, 2013
    @psychoboy
    sana wala rin skin.. hehehe

    Hospitality Management (subclass 572)

    Dec 8, 2012 - completed all requirements. for jan. 2013 intake
    Dec 9, 2012 - agency advised me to wait for 3 months as required by immi that show money must be at least 3 months old before lodging the papers.
    March 8, 2013 - agency renewed my Letter of Offer for july 8, 2013 intake.
    April 9, 2013 - paid the visa processing fee and started lodging the documents.
    April 29, 2013 - received a medical notice from immi and agency provided me the medical forms and instructions.
    April 20, 2013 - medical examinations done at NHSI- Cebu
    May 24, 2013 - Agency emailed me a notification to pay my tuition fee and to get a eCOE.
    May 28, 2013 - Paid tuition fee and health cover
    May 30, 2013 - got the eCOE and sent a copy to agency
    June 3, 2013 - visa granted.. Yehey... Thank you God!!!
    June 17, 2013 - Arrived in Darwin Airport.. YEHEY!!!

    -----Thank you God for making this Dream Come True------

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @psychoboy
    sana wala rin skin.. hehehe
    i don't see the reason why you had to ask this from the start... oh well, i may have missed out something...

    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!!

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    @peach17:

    (1) Ano pong airlines ang binook nyo and how much if you dont mind us asking?
    - we flew via Singapore Airline, nagbayad ako ng P7500 each plus Krisflyer Miles; absolutely fantastic carrier, yun nga lang 25kg lang ang binigay nila as it was a free flight daw.
    (2) Advisable po ba na mag seminar na as in 5 months before the flight?
    - definitely, the more items you can tick off in your to do list, the better...
    (3) Mas advantageous po ba na mag open na ng account while still here in the Phils based on your experience?
    - it worked for me, mataas kasi interest rate sa Australia (above 4.00%) rather than let my money sit in SG or PH bank which gives peanuts as interests. We transferred our money more than 3 months before leaving.

    Hi @psychoboy,

    1. wow ginamit nyo pala ang miles nyo kaya cheaper yung nakuha nyong fare :)
    Since 25kg lang binigay sa inyo, nag bayad na lang ba kayo ng excess baggage?
    2. cge po, thanks for this. attend na kami ng CFO Seminar hopefully by next week. Wala naman pong appointment needed di ba?
    3. Sa pag open nyo po ng account, may charges po ba na included since wala pa kayo physically sa AU? Anong bank po yung napili nyo?


    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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