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Posts: 233Member
Joined: Jul 17, 2013
Buhayin ko lang po itong thread. Any inputs naman po please re sending things (used personal items) from Pinas to Aus (Melbourne in particular).
Isip kasi namin ng wife ko dalhin ang mga pwedeng madala na sure naman magagamit sa Aus para less gastos especially on a tight budget. This is kung di magkasya sa ibibigay na baggage allowance ng IOM whether 40-60kgs each passenger pa. Mga items we're thinking are comforter, mga handed-down winter jackets. We're thinking bagging and vacuuming them to save space. Pero ang main consideration parin is what if mag-excess sa 60kgs each... Any suggested seafreight/airfreight company please?
Thank you.
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through philpost as others have mentioned it will cost you 8k PHP that is 200$
going through local store here it you can but at least 3-4 of them for the same price
http://shop.target.com.au/search?text=quilt
http://www.kmart.com.au/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?catalogId=10001&storeId=10701&langId=-1&pageSize=72&currentPage=1&beginIndex=0&sType=SimpleSearch&resultCatEntryType=2&ip_navtype=search&sortBy=p_MaxPrice|1&searchKeywords=quilt
Google for Everything !!!
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Joined: Mar 19, 2013
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)
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Will keep that in mind. Per Phlpost site (meron pala hehe), 15kgs ang for P8,000+. Sige will sift through our things after getting IOM baggage allowance and then decide.
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Joined: Jul 17, 2013
What about VEVO po?
Per grant letter, we are to call 131 881 to set up a password since we don't have a TRN. Upon further checking at DIAC website, this number is to be called if from within Aus. Did any of you made the overseas call to VEVO or called to set up the password via Aus Embassy in Makati instead?
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20130320 MARA
20130412 ACS
20130525 IELTS General
20130607 IELTS L8 R8.5 W7 S7.5 O8
20130708 ACS 261112
20130711 EOI
20130715 Invitation 189
20130722 Application
20130803 Medicals
20130916 CO
20130920 Visa
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Joined: Feb 23, 2012
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..
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Joined: Jul 17, 2013
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Joined: Jul 17, 2013
Tama din po ba ang intinde ko na since we are on a Provisional Resident Visa, we are not required to get CFO dahil it is only "for those permanently leaving the country"?
Our provisional visa is only for 3years but we can apply for Permanent Residency upon completion of the required 1yr work and 2 years stay in the designated area.
Sayang talaga ang pera pambaon at oras.
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Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Pero when you speak of time, sayang talaga!!
Clarify your situation with people from CFO itself; mahirap na if you happen to find otherwise at the very last minute; yan ang sayang sa pera...
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!!
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But yes, you are right. I have already sent e-mail to CFO. Try ko muna ang e-mail para sure para I have something written at baka iba-iba ang sagot pag tawag lang hehe.
Thanks again!
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Joined: May 29, 2013
ICT Business Analyst - 261111
Visa Subclass 189
24 June 2013 - Skills Assessment submitted to ACS
15 Aug 2013 - IELTs General Speaking Test
17 Aug 2013 - IELTs General Test (Listening, Reading, Writing)
30 Aug 2013 - IELTs Results (L - 9.0, R - 8.0, W - 8.0, S - 8.0, Overall - 8.5)
24 Sept 2013 - Favorable letter received from ACS (ICT Business Analyst)
26 Sept 2013 - Submitted EOI (70 points)
7 Oct 2013 - Received Invitation to Apply (Visa Subclass 189)
11 Oct 2013 - Submitted Visa Application
21 Oct 2013 - Medical Exam (I completed mine, partner had to wait for a few days to complete hers)
- applied for NBI Clearance
24 Oct 2013 - Primary Applicant (me) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
4 Nov 2013 - Partner completed Medical Exam
5 Nov 2013 - Claim NBI Clearance
- Secondary Applicant (partner) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
6 Nov 2013 - 20 Nov 2013 waiting for CO.
21 Nov 2013 - CO Allocated
26 Nov 2013 - Visa Grant (yehey!!)
21 March 2014 - Flight to Sydney (Qantas 7PM HKT)
6 May 2014 - Received 12 month contract from company (same company I worked for in Manila)
12 May 2014 - Started work
15 Dec 2014 - Hired permanently by current company (IT Service Manager).
17 Apr 2018 - Applied for Citizenship (online)
11 Mar 2019 - Citizenship Exam Schedule
08 Oct 2019 - Australian Citizenship Ceremony
==Slowly, but surely..Things will fall into place..==
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Joined: Nov 24, 2013
hello po. SIA with miles ka din pala.Same tayo.
Your additional payment na Php7500 is very good compared to ours, roughly SGD490, but di pa namin tinuloy ung pg book, kc gusto lng namin mg estimate, May pa nmn plano namin. 30Kg ung baggage allowance namin.
Ung 7,500 mo is sa surcharge and taxes na po ba un? Bakit kaya ang layo ng difference sa payment?
TIA
Main applicant
Nominated Occupation: Software Programmer (261313)
12 March 2013 - Submitted ACS Skills Assessment
06 April 2013 - IELTS Exam
19 April 2013 - IELTS Results L:8.0 R:7.5 W:7.0 S:8.5 OB: 8.0
09 May 2013 - ACS Suitable
09 May 2013 - Submitted EOI with 65 pts
14 May 2013 - Resubmitted EOI with 60 pts
15 July 2013 - Received Invite to lodge visa
17 July 2013 - Lodge visa 189
24 July 2013 - Medicals
27 July 2013 - Medicals uploaded
11 Sept 2013 - CO Assigned (Brisbane Team 23)
03 Oct 2013 - SG PCC collection
11 Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!
30 Mar 2014 - IED Sydney
28 Jul 2014 - relocated & start work in Melourne
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: 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: 83Member
Joined: Nov 24, 2013
at ngayon ko lang na realize, dalawa kc kami haha so roughly we are at the same price lng din pala hehe
Main applicant
Nominated Occupation: Software Programmer (261313)
12 March 2013 - Submitted ACS Skills Assessment
06 April 2013 - IELTS Exam
19 April 2013 - IELTS Results L:8.0 R:7.5 W:7.0 S:8.5 OB: 8.0
09 May 2013 - ACS Suitable
09 May 2013 - Submitted EOI with 65 pts
14 May 2013 - Resubmitted EOI with 60 pts
15 July 2013 - Received Invite to lodge visa
17 July 2013 - Lodge visa 189
24 July 2013 - Medicals
27 July 2013 - Medicals uploaded
11 Sept 2013 - CO Assigned (Brisbane Team 23)
03 Oct 2013 - SG PCC collection
11 Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!
30 Mar 2014 - IED Sydney
28 Jul 2014 - relocated & start work in Melourne
Posts: 83Member
Joined: Nov 24, 2013
Ay for 2 person pala ung 7500 mo.
but anyways, parang kunin nga nlng namin. As u said, land in style hehe thanks po sa inputs, greatly appreciated :-)
Main applicant
Nominated Occupation: Software Programmer (261313)
12 March 2013 - Submitted ACS Skills Assessment
06 April 2013 - IELTS Exam
19 April 2013 - IELTS Results L:8.0 R:7.5 W:7.0 S:8.5 OB: 8.0
09 May 2013 - ACS Suitable
09 May 2013 - Submitted EOI with 65 pts
14 May 2013 - Resubmitted EOI with 60 pts
15 July 2013 - Received Invite to lodge visa
17 July 2013 - Lodge visa 189
24 July 2013 - Medicals
27 July 2013 - Medicals uploaded
11 Sept 2013 - CO Assigned (Brisbane Team 23)
03 Oct 2013 - SG PCC collection
11 Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!
30 Mar 2014 - IED Sydney
28 Jul 2014 - relocated & start work in Melourne
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
OT but 3 tips I can give you if ever you take SQ:
(1) Once you book call their customer service hotline and ask for extra baggage allowance by virtue of being a first time migrant. I did this previously and they gave me 5 kilos additional per pax; all that was needed was to provide a copy of the grant letter.
(2) Book a flight on a A380 jumbo jet - best place I have ever tried!!
(3) If you do #3; book a seat in the 2nd storey of the jet... Better space!! And in the back side of the plane, 2-4-2 and configuration. It will be very conducive for those travelling in pairs.
Book now, konti lang available seats for mile redemptions!!
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: 83Member
Joined: Nov 24, 2013
Oooiii, really? Extra 5kg per pax? Big deal na tlga to ah! Salamat ng marami. Will definitely try this. I never considered the type of plane haha this is great. Tnxtnx again :-)
Main applicant
Nominated Occupation: Software Programmer (261313)
12 March 2013 - Submitted ACS Skills Assessment
06 April 2013 - IELTS Exam
19 April 2013 - IELTS Results L:8.0 R:7.5 W:7.0 S:8.5 OB: 8.0
09 May 2013 - ACS Suitable
09 May 2013 - Submitted EOI with 65 pts
14 May 2013 - Resubmitted EOI with 60 pts
15 July 2013 - Received Invite to lodge visa
17 July 2013 - Lodge visa 189
24 July 2013 - Medicals
27 July 2013 - Medicals uploaded
11 Sept 2013 - CO Assigned (Brisbane Team 23)
03 Oct 2013 - SG PCC collection
11 Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!
30 Mar 2014 - IED Sydney
28 Jul 2014 - relocated & start work in Melourne
Posts: 236Member
Joined: Jun 06, 2013
261313 (Software Engineer)
24 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
27 April 2013 - IELTS (L:9 R:8 W:8 S:8.5)
10 May 2013 - Submit EOI
19 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply
30 May 2013 - 189 Visa Application Lodged
06 June 2013 - Medicals done
07 Aug 2013 - CO Allocated (Brisbane T34)
13 Aug 2013 - SG COC Application
19 Aug 2013 - Included fiance in visa application as migrating dependent
27 Aug 2013 - Fiance Medicals and SG COC Application
03 Sept 2013 - SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - Fiance SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!!
Posts: 83Member
Joined: Nov 24, 2013
Madali kc bitbitin, mai handle na, comes in different size, light weight din.
Doubtful kc ako baka madaling masira.
But mga clothes and blankets lng nmn ilalagay ko dun, nothing breakable.
what do u think?
Main applicant
Nominated Occupation: Software Programmer (261313)
12 March 2013 - Submitted ACS Skills Assessment
06 April 2013 - IELTS Exam
19 April 2013 - IELTS Results L:8.0 R:7.5 W:7.0 S:8.5 OB: 8.0
09 May 2013 - ACS Suitable
09 May 2013 - Submitted EOI with 65 pts
14 May 2013 - Resubmitted EOI with 60 pts
15 July 2013 - Received Invite to lodge visa
17 July 2013 - Lodge visa 189
24 July 2013 - Medicals
27 July 2013 - Medicals uploaded
11 Sept 2013 - CO Assigned (Brisbane Team 23)
03 Oct 2013 - SG PCC collection
11 Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!
30 Mar 2014 - IED Sydney
28 Jul 2014 - relocated & start work in Melourne
Posts: 758Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2013
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 ??
Posts: 471Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2013
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
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: 83Member
Joined: Nov 24, 2013
@staycool
Salamat sa feedback.
I won't use it nlng but i'm still planning to bring a couple pra sa possible moves dun na sa AU. For sure lipat2x kmi nito from rented room to rented house to purhased house? *libreng mangarap* hahaha
Main applicant
Nominated Occupation: Software Programmer (261313)
12 March 2013 - Submitted ACS Skills Assessment
06 April 2013 - IELTS Exam
19 April 2013 - IELTS Results L:8.0 R:7.5 W:7.0 S:8.5 OB: 8.0
09 May 2013 - ACS Suitable
09 May 2013 - Submitted EOI with 65 pts
14 May 2013 - Resubmitted EOI with 60 pts
15 July 2013 - Received Invite to lodge visa
17 July 2013 - Lodge visa 189
24 July 2013 - Medicals
27 July 2013 - Medicals uploaded
11 Sept 2013 - CO Assigned (Brisbane Team 23)
03 Oct 2013 - SG PCC collection
11 Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!
30 Mar 2014 - IED Sydney
28 Jul 2014 - relocated & start work in Melourne
Posts: 31Member
Joined: Sep 06, 2013
Hope this helps.
Posts: 31Member
Joined: Sep 06, 2013
1. kung may kids kayo, don't bother bringing a lot of hand carries. Hassle sa pagbuhat yan. Di naman magbubuhat mga bata e.
2. You can use the balikbayan box, just buy at Kultura the balikbayan box "bag". It has handles too so it can easily be transferred. The box is only 120 pesos and the bag is only 1000. Cheaper and lighter than any large luggage but downside is you'll need trolley. Since check in sya, i think its just okay. Meron din balikbayan box bag na may wheels but i dont its practical pa...
3. Use DHL instead of philpost, i only paid 7.5k for a 25kilo box. Its faster and safer.
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