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  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
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    @bluemist magkano po sa PAL?! :-)

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    October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
    February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
    March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
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    July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
    August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
    September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
    August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
    May 2015 - End of relationship
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  • ObiObi Melbourne
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    Hi guys. Mukhang ito hindi pa napaguusapan dito. After transfer of funds to au bank, how much ititira mo para sa gastos sa pre-departure? Also, how much din dadalhin mo na aud para sa arrival mo? Baka kailangan mo magtaxi paglapag mo?

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  • bluemistbluemist Sydney
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    Hello po, tanong lang po ako kung okay lang gumamit ng balikbayan box instead of luggage to maximize the allowed baggage weight? TIA :)

    Nov 2012 ACS Assessment positive results (analyst programmer)
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    July 4, 2013 Sent docs thru courier (door to door)
    July 8, 2013 received ack letter from nsw
    July 29, 2013 received skillselect invitation
    July 31, 2013 received ss approval
    Aug 11, 2013 lodged visa
    Aug 22, 2013 medicals slec global (uploaded: Aug 24 Son; Aug 27 wife; Aug 28 primary applicant)
    Sept 2, 2013 completed upload of docs including NBI clearances, Forms 80 and 1221
    Sept. 12, 2013 CO assigned from Adelaide (Team 6, MB)
    Sept. 13, 2013 (Uploaded additional docs: diploma of secondary applicant)
    Sept 18, 2013 medicals referred to MOC according to CO
    Sept 24, 2013 medicals finalised
    Sept 25, 2013 visa grant (IED Aug 23, 2014)! Thank you Lord! :)

    Do your best and God will do the rest

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
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    Hello po, tanong lang po ako kung okay lang gumamit ng balikbayan box instead of luggage to maximize the allowed baggage weight? TIA :)
    yes!

    http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/73541#Comment_73541

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  • rguez06rguez06 Melbourne
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    Hello po, tanong lang po ako kung okay lang gumamit ng balikbayan box instead of luggage to maximize the allowed baggage weight? TIA :)
    Yes, ok gumamit ng balikbayan box but it must not weigh more than 23 kgs, if your baggage allotment is 40kgs then you have to use another box or luggage. Binanggit po eto sa CFO seminar. Hope it helps. Thanks!

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    Sep. 18 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!! IED Aug. 2014
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  • StickyNoteStickyNote Bundoora
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    Aside from luggages, gagamit din kami ng balikbayan boxes. . Bumili din kami kami ng balikbayan box bag para mas presentable at madali buhatin.

    Btw, with Malaysia Airlines 32 kgs ang maximum allowed weight ng single piece of baggage. I think the same applies with other airlines. Check nyo na lang po.

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  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
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    Btw, with Malaysia Airlines 32 kgs ang maximum allowed weight ng single piece of baggage. I think the same applies with other airlines. Check nyo na lang po.
    Kung allowed e 32kgs per luggage... e pwede nyo pong hatiin yung 40kgs sa 2 luggage

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  • bluemistbluemist Sydney
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    @StickyNote @rguez06 @JCsantos salamat po sa mga response ninyo :)

    saan po kayo nakabili ng balikbayan box bag? TIA po uli. :)

    Nov 2012 ACS Assessment positive results (analyst programmer)
    Dec 2012 IELTS results
    July 4, 2013 Sent docs thru courier (door to door)
    July 8, 2013 received ack letter from nsw
    July 29, 2013 received skillselect invitation
    July 31, 2013 received ss approval
    Aug 11, 2013 lodged visa
    Aug 22, 2013 medicals slec global (uploaded: Aug 24 Son; Aug 27 wife; Aug 28 primary applicant)
    Sept 2, 2013 completed upload of docs including NBI clearances, Forms 80 and 1221
    Sept. 12, 2013 CO assigned from Adelaide (Team 6, MB)
    Sept. 13, 2013 (Uploaded additional docs: diploma of secondary applicant)
    Sept 18, 2013 medicals referred to MOC according to CO
    Sept 24, 2013 medicals finalised
    Sept 25, 2013 visa grant (IED Aug 23, 2014)! Thank you Lord! :)

    Do your best and God will do the rest

  • arlene5781arlene5781 North Ryde
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    Ask ko lng po sa mga nag PDOS na need po ba magregister in advance? or punta lang po sa office nila?

    Salamat po

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    5 April 2012-ACS Submitted
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  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
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    Ask ko lng po sa mga nag PDOS na need po ba magregister in advance? or punta lang po sa office nila?

    Salamat po
    Punta ka lang :) mejo agahan nyo nga lang

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  • bluemistbluemist Sydney
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    @dhey_almighty yung sa akin mga 15300 pero walang travel tax at terminal fee. 23 kilos lang din yun akin. Mukhang good deal din yung kay @staycool kasi 40 kilos pa yan. yung sa akin kasi ipa door to door ko nalang yung iba kaya okay lang na 23 kilos lang baggage allowance ko. :)

    Nov 2012 ACS Assessment positive results (analyst programmer)
    Dec 2012 IELTS results
    July 4, 2013 Sent docs thru courier (door to door)
    July 8, 2013 received ack letter from nsw
    July 29, 2013 received skillselect invitation
    July 31, 2013 received ss approval
    Aug 11, 2013 lodged visa
    Aug 22, 2013 medicals slec global (uploaded: Aug 24 Son; Aug 27 wife; Aug 28 primary applicant)
    Sept 2, 2013 completed upload of docs including NBI clearances, Forms 80 and 1221
    Sept. 12, 2013 CO assigned from Adelaide (Team 6, MB)
    Sept. 13, 2013 (Uploaded additional docs: diploma of secondary applicant)
    Sept 18, 2013 medicals referred to MOC according to CO
    Sept 24, 2013 medicals finalised
    Sept 25, 2013 visa grant (IED Aug 23, 2014)! Thank you Lord! :)

    Do your best and God will do the rest

  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
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    @bluemist uy thanks sa reply...

    weighing our options na rin, though sa April 2014 pa naman namin balak...thanks thanks...kitakits :-)

    October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
    October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
    February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
    March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
    March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
    May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
    July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
    August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
    September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
    August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
    May 2015 - End of relationship
    June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
    October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
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    August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

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  • bluemistbluemist Sydney
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    @dhey_almighty check mo rin qantas, may sale ata sila until Nov 27 hehe.. pwede rin apply ka ng frequent flyers para mag earn ka ng miles, pwede rin jetstar ka mag earn ng points. :)

    Nov 2012 ACS Assessment positive results (analyst programmer)
    Dec 2012 IELTS results
    July 4, 2013 Sent docs thru courier (door to door)
    July 8, 2013 received ack letter from nsw
    July 29, 2013 received skillselect invitation
    July 31, 2013 received ss approval
    Aug 11, 2013 lodged visa
    Aug 22, 2013 medicals slec global (uploaded: Aug 24 Son; Aug 27 wife; Aug 28 primary applicant)
    Sept 2, 2013 completed upload of docs including NBI clearances, Forms 80 and 1221
    Sept. 12, 2013 CO assigned from Adelaide (Team 6, MB)
    Sept. 13, 2013 (Uploaded additional docs: diploma of secondary applicant)
    Sept 18, 2013 medicals referred to MOC according to CO
    Sept 24, 2013 medicals finalised
    Sept 25, 2013 visa grant (IED Aug 23, 2014)! Thank you Lord! :)

    Do your best and God will do the rest

  • amcasperforuamcasperforu Rio de Janeiro
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    repost ko lang.. since napag uusapan na rin about fares
    guys need help..
    i checked with iom and they provided me a quote for two
    exhange rate of 43.80
    USD416 x 2 = USD 832 (PHP36.441.60)
    Travel tax incl phil tax = PHP19, 878 (PHP 9,939 / person)

    total of PHP36,441.60 + PHP19,878 = PHP56,319.60

    Tama po ba ito? parang ang mahal. esp dun sa travel tax?

    please share your thoughts po. For Feb 2014 fare.

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  • moonwitchbleumoonwitchbleu Sydney
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    hello po, tanong ko lang sa mga dumiretso from sg to au, nag attend pa ba kayo ng seminar or ok lng na wala and walang cfo sticker? nakalagay kasi sa grant letter na dapat mag attend ng cfo seminar ang mga philippine nationals eh.

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    Apr 16, 2013 - NSW SS Acknowledgment email received
    July 01, 2013 - NSW SS approval letter received
    July 03, 2013 - Skillselect Invite received
    Aug 14, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    Aug 16, 2013 - Upload Docs (including NBI Clearance)
    Aug 25, 2013 - Gave Birth
    Sep 20, 2013 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide Team 06)
    Sep 22, 2013 - Informed CO of additional dependent (Baby)
    Oct 04, 2013 - Hubby's Medical Uploaded
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    Oct 16, 2013 - SG PCC Collected and Uploaded
    Oct 17, 2013 - Form 1022, Baby's Birth Certificate and Passport sent to CO
    Oct 23, 2013 - Baby is included in eVisa
    Oct 30, 2013 - Baby's Medical Uploaded
    Nov 21, 2013 - VISA GRANT (IED: Aug 2014)
    Feb 08, 2014 - Hubby's initial entry
    Feb 13, 2014 - Hubby's Job Offer
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    Apr 23, 2014 - Initial Entry (Baby and Me)
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    Thank you, thank you so much Lord. Life is indeed beautiful :)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    hello po, tanong ko lang sa mga dumiretso from sg to au, nag attend pa ba kayo ng seminar or ok lng na wala and walang cfo sticker? nakalagay kasi sa grant letter na dapat mag attend ng cfo seminar ang mga philippine nationals eh.

    @moonwitchbleu

    The CFO sticker and CFO seminar will only matter if you will be flying out from the Philippines as the immigration officials from Inang Bayan will be on the lookout for it.

    Now since you said you will fly out of Singapore, di ito kailangan; in fact SG immigration official are not aware of what a CFO is. Same goes sa Australia, di nila alam ang CFO and that visa grant is all that matters to them.

    Nakalagay sa grant letter na dapat mag-attend ng CFO seminar? Really now?!! Can you quote the exact words?

    Hope this helps!

    Primary Applicant: Wife
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    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
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    Milked til the end.

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  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    hello po, tanong ko lang sa mga dumiretso from sg to au, nag attend pa ba kayo ng seminar or ok lng na wala and walang cfo sticker? nakalagay kasi sa grant letter na dapat mag attend ng cfo seminar ang mga philippine nationals eh.

    @moonwitchbleu

    The CFO sticker and CFO seminar will only matter if you will be flying out from the Philippines as the immigration officials from Inang Bayan will be on the lookout for it.

    Now since you said you will fly out of Singapore, di ito kailangan; in fact SG immigration official are not aware of what a CFO is. Same goes sa Australia, di nila alam ang CFO and that visa grant is all that matters to them.

    Nakalagay sa grant letter na dapat mag-attend ng CFO seminar? Really now?!! Can you quote the exact words?

    Hope this helps!
    oh oh.. bago ito ah.. please confirm @moonwitchbleu...
    baka nirequest na rin ng phil govt sa AU na ilagay na nga sa visa grant? lol...

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  • moonwitchbleumoonwitchbleu Sydney
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    @moonwitchbleu

    The CFO sticker and CFO seminar will only matter if you will be flying out from the Philippines as the immigration officials from Inang Bayan will be on the lookout for it.

    Now since you said you will fly out of Singapore, di ito kailangan; in fact SG immigration official are not aware of what a CFO is. Same goes sa Australia, di nila alam ang CFO and that visa grant is all that matters to them.

    Nakalagay sa grant letter na dapat mag-attend ng CFO seminar? Really now?!! Can you quote the exact words?

    Hope this helps!
    hi po. thanks sa pag sagot. ito po yung nakalagay sa grant notification namin:


    Important Information for nationals from the Philippines
    There are guidelines on departure formalities for all international bound Philippine nationals. Further information regarding this process is available at our website at www.philippines.embassy.gov.au/mnla/Exit_Permits_Philippine_Nationals.html
    As you have been granted a permanent visa, you are required by the Commission of Filipinos Overseas (CFO) to attend the pre-departure seminar. Further information about this process is available at www.cfo.gov.ph

    Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
    Feb 02, 2012 - Skill Assessment submission to ACS
    Mar 23, 2013 - IELTS Result - Competent
    Apr 03, 2013 - ACS Assessment Positive
    Apr 06, 2013 - Submitted EOI (190)
    Apr 11, 2013 - Submitted NSW SS (190)
    Apr 16, 2013 - NSW SS Acknowledgment email received
    July 01, 2013 - NSW SS approval letter received
    July 03, 2013 - Skillselect Invite received
    Aug 14, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    Aug 16, 2013 - Upload Docs (including NBI Clearance)
    Aug 25, 2013 - Gave Birth
    Sep 20, 2013 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide Team 06)
    Sep 22, 2013 - Informed CO of additional dependent (Baby)
    Oct 04, 2013 - Hubby's Medical Uploaded
    Oct 12, 2013 - Medical Uploaded
    Oct 16, 2013 - SG PCC Collected and Uploaded
    Oct 17, 2013 - Form 1022, Baby's Birth Certificate and Passport sent to CO
    Oct 23, 2013 - Baby is included in eVisa
    Oct 30, 2013 - Baby's Medical Uploaded
    Nov 21, 2013 - VISA GRANT (IED: Aug 2014)
    Feb 08, 2014 - Hubby's initial entry
    Feb 13, 2014 - Hubby's Job Offer
    Feb 18, 2014 - Hubby's First Day High :D
    Apr 23, 2014 - Initial Entry (Baby and Me)
    Feb 04, 2015 - My First day high (Home-based perm position)

    Thank you, thank you so much Lord. Life is indeed beautiful :)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    @moonwitchbleu

    The CFO sticker and CFO seminar will only matter if you will be flying out from the Philippines as the immigration officials from Inang Bayan will be on the lookout for it.

    Now since you said you will fly out of Singapore, di ito kailangan; in fact SG immigration official are not aware of what a CFO is. Same goes sa Australia, di nila alam ang CFO and that visa grant is all that matters to them.

    Nakalagay sa grant letter na dapat mag-attend ng CFO seminar? Really now?!! Can you quote the exact words?

    Hope this helps!
    hi po. thanks sa pag sagot. ito po yung nakalagay sa grant notification namin:


    Important Information for nationals from the Philippines
    There are guidelines on departure formalities for all international bound Philippine nationals. Further information regarding this process is available at our website at www.philippines.embassy.gov.au/mnla/Exit_Permits_Philippine_Nationals.html
    As you have been granted a permanent visa, you are required by the Commission of Filipinos Overseas (CFO) to attend the pre-departure seminar. Further information about this process is available at www.cfo.gov.ph
    I would say don't mind that... It applies if you are flying our from Manila. From the text you have shared, it didn't state that Australia will made a big fuss when you land here. And definitely, SG immigration will not know about this requirement.

    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!!

  • mmlazartemmlazarte Sydney
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    how much ba ang range ng quote sa IOM? bakit parang mas mahal ang nakikita ko based sa mga posts? thanks!
  • moonwitchbleumoonwitchbleu Sydney
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    Joined: Jan 25, 2013


    @moonwitchbleu

    The CFO sticker and CFO seminar will only matter if you will be flying out from the Philippines as the immigration officials from Inang Bayan will be on the lookout for it.

    Now since you said you will fly out of Singapore, di ito kailangan; in fact SG immigration official are not aware of what a CFO is. Same goes sa Australia, di nila alam ang CFO and that visa grant is all that matters to them.

    Nakalagay sa grant letter na dapat mag-attend ng CFO seminar? Really now?!! Can you quote the exact words?

    Hope this helps!
    hi po. thanks sa pag sagot. ito po yung nakalagay sa grant notification namin:


    Important Information for nationals from the Philippines
    There are guidelines on departure formalities for all international bound Philippine nationals. Further information regarding this process is available at our website at www.philippines.embassy.gov.au/mnla/Exit_Permits_Philippine_Nationals.html
    As you have been granted a permanent visa, you are required by the Commission of Filipinos Overseas (CFO) to attend the pre-departure seminar. Further information about this process is available at www.cfo.gov.ph
    I would say don't mind that... It applies if you are flying our from Manila. From the text you have shared, it didn't state that Australia will made a big fuss when you land here. And definitely, SG immigration will not know about this requirement.

    ok po. thanks. takot lng kasi asawa ko baka harangin cya dun. mauuna kasi cya pumunta dun.

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  • legato09legato09 Sydney
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    @moonwitchbleu

    The CFO sticker and CFO seminar will only matter if you will be flying out from the Philippines as the immigration officials from Inang Bayan will be on the lookout for it.

    Now since you said you will fly out of Singapore, di ito kailangan; in fact SG immigration official are not aware of what a CFO is. Same goes sa Australia, di nila alam ang CFO and that visa grant is all that matters to them.

    Nakalagay sa grant letter na dapat mag-attend ng CFO seminar? Really now?!! Can you quote the exact words?

    Hope this helps!
    hi po. thanks sa pag sagot. ito po yung nakalagay sa grant notification namin:


    Important Information for nationals from the Philippines
    There are guidelines on departure formalities for all international bound Philippine nationals. Further information regarding this process is available at our website at www.philippines.embassy.gov.au/mnla/Exit_Permits_Philippine_Nationals.html
    As you have been granted a permanent visa, you are required by the Commission of Filipinos Overseas (CFO) to attend the pre-departure seminar. Further information about this process is available at www.cfo.gov.ph
    I would say don't mind that... It applies if you are flying our from Manila. From the text you have shared, it didn't state that Australia will made a big fuss when you land here. And definitely, SG immigration will not know about this requirement.

    ok po. thanks. takot lng kasi asawa ko baka harangin cya dun. mauuna kasi cya pumunta dun.

    Ganyan din po yung nasa Grant Notification namin, nung EID kami from Singapore. Wala naman po tanong tanong ang both SG and AU Immigration.

    Ang concern lang po is Halimbawa, from SG nag move na kayo to AU. Then, after a year nagbakasyon kayo sa Pinas, meaning from AU umuwi kayo Phils, tapos pabalik kayo ng AU from Phils, eh haharangin ba kayo ng Phils Immgration kasi wala tayo CFO? Eto po atang case na ito ang wala pa naka experience.

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  • moonwitchbleumoonwitchbleu Sydney
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    Ganyan din po yung nasa Grant Notification namin, nung EID kami from Singapore. Wala naman po tanong tanong ang both SG and AU Immigration.

    Ang concern lang po is Halimbawa, from SG nag move na kayo to AU. Then, after a year nagbakasyon kayo sa Pinas, meaning from AU umuwi kayo Phils, tapos pabalik kayo ng AU from Phils, eh haharangin ba kayo ng Phils Immgration kasi wala tayo CFO? Eto po atang case na ito ang wala pa naka experience.
    thanks sa info sis. yan din tanong ko, ano mangyayari if magbakasyon sa pinas? need pa ba kumuha ng cfo pag nagbakasyon ka?


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  • legato09legato09 Sydney
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    Joined: Jul 31, 2012


    Ganyan din po yung nasa Grant Notification namin, nung EID kami from Singapore. Wala naman po tanong tanong ang both SG and AU Immigration.

    Ang concern lang po is Halimbawa, from SG nag move na kayo to AU. Then, after a year nagbakasyon kayo sa Pinas, meaning from AU umuwi kayo Phils, tapos pabalik kayo ng AU from Phils, eh haharangin ba kayo ng Phils Immgration kasi wala tayo CFO? Eto po atang case na ito ang wala pa naka experience.
    thanks sa info sis. yan din tanong ko, ano mangyayari if magbakasyon sa pinas? need pa ba kumuha ng cfo pag nagbakasyon ka?


    Hehehehe Sir po ako. ;-) wait po tayo sa sagot ng mga kaibigan natin dito.

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    19Mar2013: NSW SS Acknowledgement Letter Received
    01May2013: NSW SS Approval Email Received, SkillSelect Invite Received
    29May2013: Visa 190 Lodgement (LORD MARAMING SALAMAT Po, wag nyo po muna ako kukunin sa dami ng Blessings nyo! ;-))
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    03June2013: Mailed NBI Clearance Application Received by Ms. JM
    06June2013: Medical Examination
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    13June2013: SG PCC Applied
    14June2013: Evidence of Income Submitted
    17June2013: Medical Results Uploaded
    19June2013: Form 80 and 1221 Uploaded
    25June2013: NBI Clearance received from Mother Land ;-)
    Uploaded
    03July2013: SG PCC Released and Uploaded
    05July2013: VISA Grant (with de facto)!!! SALAMAT LORD!!!!
    Oct2013: EID Completed.
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  • moonwitchbleumoonwitchbleu Sydney
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    thanks sa info sis. yan din tanong ko, ano mangyayari if magbakasyon sa pinas? need pa ba kumuha ng cfo pag nagbakasyon ka?


    Hehehehe Sir po ako. ;-) wait po tayo sa sagot ng mga kaibigan natin dito.

    ai mali, sir pala. haha...cge wait tayo sa sagot ng iba :D

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    Apr 16, 2013 - NSW SS Acknowledgment email received
    July 01, 2013 - NSW SS approval letter received
    July 03, 2013 - Skillselect Invite received
    Aug 14, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    Aug 16, 2013 - Upload Docs (including NBI Clearance)
    Aug 25, 2013 - Gave Birth
    Sep 20, 2013 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide Team 06)
    Sep 22, 2013 - Informed CO of additional dependent (Baby)
    Oct 04, 2013 - Hubby's Medical Uploaded
    Oct 12, 2013 - Medical Uploaded
    Oct 16, 2013 - SG PCC Collected and Uploaded
    Oct 17, 2013 - Form 1022, Baby's Birth Certificate and Passport sent to CO
    Oct 23, 2013 - Baby is included in eVisa
    Oct 30, 2013 - Baby's Medical Uploaded
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    Apr 23, 2014 - Initial Entry (Baby and Me)
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    Thank you, thank you so much Lord. Life is indeed beautiful :)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    Ganyan din po yung nasa Grant Notification namin, nung EID kami from Singapore. Wala naman po tanong tanong ang both SG and AU Immigration.

    Ang concern lang po is Halimbawa, from SG nag move na kayo to AU. Then, after a year nagbakasyon kayo sa Pinas, meaning from AU umuwi kayo Phils, tapos pabalik kayo ng AU from Phils, eh haharangin ba kayo ng Phils Immgration kasi wala tayo CFO? Eto po atang case na ito ang wala pa naka experience.
    thanks sa info sis. yan din tanong ko, ano mangyayari if magbakasyon sa pinas? need pa ba kumuha ng cfo pag nagbakasyon ka?


    I want to know this as well HOWEVER parang moot and academic na if babalik ka sa pinas after 2 yrs of living as a migrant sa Australia...

    CFO is supposed to be for NEW migrants; parang di applicable na sa balikbayan yan... ehehehe!! pero knowing the stupidity of the Philippine gov't, this is not far from impossible. :)

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  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    edited November 2013
    bakit ba ayaw nyo magpatatak ng CFO?

    - magbabayad lang naman kayo..
    - mag-aantay ng ilang oras sa seminar..
    - makikinig sa seminar na malamang alam nyo na ang mga sinasabi kung kayo mismo naglalakad ng migration nyo, at malamang mas may alam pa kayo sa nagsasalita...
    - haharangin ng Comelec sa labas ng room pagkatapos ng seminar para sa absentee voting chorva...
    - tapos antay ulit para ibalik passport nyo na may CFO sticker na

    simple lang naman diba, so bakit ayaw nyo magpatatak :P
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    edited November 2013
    bakit ba ayaw nyo magpatatak ng CFO?

    - magbabayad lang naman kayo..
    - mag-aantay ng ilang oras sa seminar..
    - makikinig sa seminar na malamang alam nyo na ang mga sinasabi kung kayo mismo naglalakad ng migration nyo, at malamang mas may alam pa kayo sa nagsasalita...
    - haharangin ng Comelec sa labas ng room pagkatapos ng seminar para sa absentee voting chorva...
    - tapos antay ulit para ibalik passport nyo na may CFO sticker na

    simple lang naman diba, so bakit ayaw nyo magpatatak :P
    waste of time... :)

    and yes true, mas marami pa akong alam kesa sa lecturer dun who can't even correctly pronounce Australia (Ostralya) and Melbourne (Milborn)

    but i had no choice but to comply!!

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  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    edited November 2013


    thanks sa info sis. yan din tanong ko, ano mangyayari if magbakasyon sa pinas? need pa ba kumuha ng cfo pag nagbakasyon ka?

    Hehehehe Sir po ako. ;-) wait po tayo sa sagot ng mga kaibigan natin dito.

    wala pa naka try nito.. pero eto ang nasa FAQs ng CFO website:

    How can Filipinos residing or working outside the Philippines, and holding immigrant visa or permanent residence status register with CFO? Do they need to return to the Philippines for the registration?

    Filipinos residing or working outside the Philippines whose immigrant or residence visas were issued abroad may avail of the remote (on-line registration or by facsimile). Only those residing or working outside the Philippines whose immigrant or permanent residence visas are issued abroad may avail of this registration.

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