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Joined: Jan 24, 2014
Accountant (221111)
Mar 2014 IELTS Davao L7.5 R7 S8 W6.5
Dec 2015 Discovered PTE
5 Jan 16 PTE - L82 R84 S71 W83
2 Feb 16 CPAA Positive assessment, EOI 60, NSW 65
4 Feb 16 PTE - L88 R76 S65 W90
22 Feb 16 PTE - L84 R74 S49 W90
29 May16 EOI update 65, NSW 70
16 Jun 16 PTE - L80 R83 S61 W90
20 Sep 16 PTE - L86 R83 S74 W90
2 Mar 17 PTE - L90 R90 S87 W90
4 Mar 17 EOI update 75, NSW 80
15 Mar 17 ITA received
31 Mar 17 Medicals cleared (primary and dependents)
12 Apr 17 Lodged 189 VISA
22 Apr 17 VISA grant DG
1 Nov 17 Big Move (Whyalla, south au)
6 nov 17. 1st day of work
In God's time..
Posts: 706Member
Joined: Apr 23, 2016
Microbiologist (Main applicant - husband)
May 2014 - signed contract with MA
March 2015 - Skills assessment
June 2015 - IELTS , positive skills assessment
July 2015 - EOI, target state "any"
October 2015 - EOI, target state "NSW"
09March2016 - Received ITA from NSW (65 +5 pts)
20March2016 - Submitted required docs and payment online
04April2016 - Approval from NSW and ITA for visa 190
25May2016 - Lodge Visa 190
25June2016 - Medicals, submitted PCC Oman and NBI
11July2016 - Visa Grant , Thank you Lord!
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Joined: May 16, 2017
Decorative throws blankets from the USA- Discounted prices to Australia
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Joined: Mar 12, 2016
- house
- food
- utility bill
- phone/ internet
- transpo
If may hindi namention sa list pwede nyo din isama. Thanks.
Structural Engineer (233214)
October 29, 2016 - IELTS exam
November 8, 2016 - IELTS result L8.5 R7 W7 S7
January 10, 2017 - EA MSA CDR application submitted
February 15, 2017 - EA positive outcome received
February 21, 2017 - EOI for Visa 189 submitted (70 pts)
March 1, 2017 - ITA received
April 5, 2017 - Visa subclass 189 application lodged
April 20, 2017 - Visa Grant received (Thank you Lord!)
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Joined: Nov 04, 2016
House
The computation of this one is per week, if you check domain.com.au and you see the prices there, those are weekly rates. If you can find something that is below 350 per week for 3 bedroom (in victoria that is), mura na yun. But here's the catch, the rental market (again only in victoria) is a whole new thing on it's own. Para kang nag apply ng trabaho. The agents have a say kung kanino nila ibibigay yung house/apartment. Marami ring hinihingi: Job Contract, Bank Statements, Identification, proof of residence. Co-guarantor, previous landlord, Work reference, etc. They basically want to see if you have the capability to pay the weekly rent. Hindi to katulad ng Pilipinas na first one na makapag deposit sa kanya na ang apartment/bahay. Uso din dito ang bidding/auction (kahit technically illegal siya) kapag there are more than 1 na qualified kumuha ng property. I suggest do your thorough research para hindi kayo magulat.
Food
Depende to kung saan ka bibili. I suggest stick with Coles/Woolwoorths/Aldis for your groceries. Kung sa meat naman, look for an asian market/butcher. Medyo limited ang choices with those 3 in terms of meat. Ang gastos naming dalawa ng wife ko is $100-$150 per week for groceries, pero kaming dalawa lang yun. If you have kids mas mahal for sure. Iwasan nyo rin yung lunch out or dinner out as much as possible kasi anlake rin ng matitipid nyo. Matutong magluto since mura ang gas (in Victoria).
Utility Bill
Gas, Electricity and Water are paid on a quarterly basis. Sa tatlong yan, gas ang pinakamura. So kung maghahanap kayo ng house maghanap kayo na may gas-powered heater. Mas mura sya keysa sa electric. Di ko pa ma compute to kasi last April pa lang ako andito and nakikitira pa lang kami. You can check the different providers online mga 3-4 lang naman sila. Do your research din, since every quarter sya hindi nyo mamalayan na anlaki na pala ng gastos nyo.
Phone Internet
Kung broadband sa bahay this is $60 per month. Decent na yan, pwede mag share ang 4 na tao ng hindi nagkakaproblema. If you go pre-paid naman. I find that $30 per month ang average. But if you go mobile prepaid, consumption ang labanan (per gig ang bayad hindi per mbps). So magtitipid ka rin kung gusto mo bang mag internet o hindi. Vodafone has a $50 28 days (8.5 Gig) plan with unli call and unli text + international minutes/text. Again research what best fits your lifestyle, pwede ka pang makamura dyan kasi maraming small mobile providers ang AU.
Transpo
Again this is based on my experience here in VIC. Victoria's transportation is divided into zones. Bawat zone may kanya kanyang rate sa transport. In my zone it's 2.80 for every two hours (I think). If you go for a pass (MykiPass) mas mura. Unlimited per day. My 28-days consumption for transport in Zone 2 is $96. Ako lang to, si misis mas mahal since Zone1+Zone2 ang fare nya.
Hope that helps.
Software Engineer - 261313
Oct '15 - Created EOI in SkillSelect
Jun 25 '16 - IELTS (R: 8.5, L: 8.5, W: 7, S: 8. OBS: 8)
Aug 29 '16 - TOR and Translated Diploma
Sep 14 '16 - Renewed Passport
Oct 18 '16 - Submitted ACS Assessment
Oct 31 '16 - ACS Assessment Suitable
Nov 02 '16 - Submitted EOI. 189 (70 pts) 190 (75 pts)
Nov 03 '16 - Submitted State Sponsorship for Victoria
Nov 07 '16 - Victoria Requested updated CV
Nov 08 '16 - Invited for 189
Dec 08 '16 - Lodged Visa 189
Dec 10 '16 - Medicals for me and wife in Nationwide
Dec 19 '16 - CO Contact. Requesting Payslips of prev. companies
Jan 10 '17 - Submitted BIR 2316 and Payslips
Feb 14 '17 - GRANT!!!
Mar 3 '17 - CFO - PDOS Seminar
Apr 5 '17 - Big Move
April 6 '17 - Arrived at Melbourne
April 26 '17 - First day of work
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Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
Joined: Mar 30, 2013
Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!
...sharpening my core gifts now...
...working on new, better goals...
Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~
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Posts: 35Member
Joined: Nov 14, 2016
Magtatanung lang po ulit sana ng few questions below. Planning po sana to migrate sa Melbourne this coming January 2018
1. Yung TFN po ba, need i-apply kahit wala ka pa work? or kelangan meron ka na work before i-apply?
2. Normally, how long po bago makahanap ng work sa Melbourne? Say for example yung line of work is IT.
3. For starters, since wala pa work pag dating, meron po ba kayo ma suggest na location kung saan affordable mag stay and as much as possible hindi sobra layo sa CBD para hindi rin gaanu mahirap mag commute papunta sa interview?
4. Then if magkaroon ng opportunity to have an interview especially for guys, how formal po is formal? Will wearing just long sleeves will do? or need po talaga naka suit? haha
Maraming salamat!
Posts: 40Member
Joined: Oct 10, 2017
4. depends on the corporate atmosphere but generally business casual is long sleeve, formal is suit and tie.
In most interviews, sasabihin sayo kung anong expected ng agent or client from you,
"please come in business casual" something to that effect
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Joined: Nov 14, 2016
Joined: May 25, 2016
1. 3month supply ng mga vitamins , mga over the counter na meds for flu, allergies etc
2. laptop and dslr plus batteries - sa hand carry po ba ito?
3. mga hygiene kit na pwede mag last ng 1-2 months ok lang po ba?
4. mga basic household needs like mga plates/ spoon /forks etc. or mas ok if sa AU na bumili given na 2 luggage bags of 20kg each lang (40Kg lang sa cebu pac ang pwede)
thanks po
ICT Support Engineer (As Dependent)
ANZSCO: 263212 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 10 pts || Work Exp: 5 pts || English: __pts || TOTAL: __pts
**Analyst Programmer (Partner - main applicant)
ANZSCO: 261311 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 10 pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 65 pts
05.23.2016: Started researching about the process
05.25.2016: Joined Pinoy AU forum and contacted colleagues who are already in AU for further assistance
05.30.2016: Registered via online for a Debit Visa account in – Unionbank
06.21.2016: Scanned all notarized documents
06.25.2016: Uploaded all documents in ACS Site
06.30.2016: Paid the ACS Fee and submitted it.
07.11.2016: Received an email from ACS. Not qualified for Software Engineer (261313), recommended to use ICT Support Engineer (263212) instead
07.21.2016: Paid the additional 200 AUD for the suggested ANZSCO 263212 (ICT Support Engineer)
07.22.2016: Received the ACS Result - AQF Diploma, Major in Computing - 5yrs deducted / 3 yrs up to Present for the work experience)
07.26.2016: Start of PTE test review
07.29.2016: Partner's ACS Result - AQF Bachelor Degree (4yrs deducted / 5yrs up to Present for the work experience)
08.30.2016: Took PTE exam / Processed NBI Clearance (with Hit)
09.03.2016: Partner got positive PTE Result (L=79/R=85/S=72/W=90)
09.05.2016: Lodged EOI (189)
09.08.2016: Got our NBI Clearance...finally...
09.15.2016: Received CEMI request
09.28.2016: Partner got his ITA!!! (12:20am AU)
10.10.2016: Completed Medical Exam - no action required
11.22.2016: Visa lodged (frontloaded all docs)
11.30.2016: CO asked for Payslip & ITR for 2011-2013
12.16.2016: Uploaded the payslips & ITRs for 2011-2013
02.03.2017: Golden email received!!! Thank you Lord!!
03.24.2017: Attended the Pre-Departure Seminar (CFO Office)
06.17.2017: Initial entry in Sydney last June 17-21, 2017
01.14.2018: Hubby's big move to Sydney (Job hunting in progress)
02.25.2018: Wifey's big move to Sydney
05.29.2018: Wifey's 1st day at work (Barangaroo area)
07.17.2018: Wifey's last day of contract work
10.13.2018: Moved from Sydney to Canberra
10.15.2018: Hubby's 1st day at work (Greenway area)
12.21.2018: Wifey got accepted to a 5 month contract work
01.21.2019: Wifey's 1st day at work (Turner area)
06.30.2019: Wifey got a permanent role offer
"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - A Cinderella Story
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di kailangan umattend pero you have to bring his passport and register him/her para makakuha ng sticker
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Ask ko lang po, i am currently in Macau and apply subclass 600 visa through Immiaccount base in Hongkong. It says Finalised pero I haven't receive any spam msg or grant visa through my immiaccount.
I try contacting na ata lahat pero kasi via email lahat no direct call or anything.
Can anyone help me? Or had this experience?
Kasi its more than a month na, i submitted it nung March 22 2018 and says finalised on April 6 2018.
Thank you po ☺️
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Joined: May 31, 2018
Having gone to Australia more than once, the things to do before leaving are for me, to get information about visas, housing ( to privilege which district for which budget), to know the diseases and to be up to date in its vaccines. If you want to find a job, inform you about the various steps, look on websites classified ads
Posts: 38Member
Joined: Jun 18, 2017
ANZSCO 225311: Public Relations Professional
7.17.2017 - Submitted Documents to VETASSESS
7.24.2017 - Positive Outcome
9.6.2017 - PTE-A Exam
9.7.2017 - PTE Results: L:90, R: 90, S: 90, W: 90
9.8.2017 - Filed EOI, Subclass 190 (70+5)
3.2.2018 - ITA for SS NSW
3.16.2018 - ITA for subclass 190 visa
7.13.2018 - VISA GRANT!
Posts: 54Member
Joined: Jul 20, 2017
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (2361313)
2016 09 XX - Started gathering docs for ACS skills assessment
2017 03 23 - Submitted ACS
2017 04 13 - Received ACS results
2017 05 02 - PTE Exam
2017 05 03 - Received PTE Exam result (Superior)
2017 05 XX - Lodged 1st EOI - 80pts (didn't get invited because of occupation ceiling)
2017 06 XX - Points Deducted due to age - 75 pts
2017 07 12 - ITA received for 1st EOI
2017 07 19 - Decided to abandon 1st EOI because I didn't split my 2nd job into two entries based on ACS assessment, created new EOI - 75 pts
2017 07 25 - ITA for 2nd EOI received
2017 08 24 - Visa Lodge, attached all available documents
2017 09 20 - Attached eMedical information sheet (just in case it is needed)
2017 09 25 - (Direct) Grant! [GSM Adelaide]
2018 06 XX - Target Big Move
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312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
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nagstay muna kami sa airbnb for a month. It helps kung may work na kayo agad para mas madali maapprove sa real estate agent.
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (2361313)
2016 09 XX - Started gathering docs for ACS skills assessment
2017 03 23 - Submitted ACS
2017 04 13 - Received ACS results
2017 05 02 - PTE Exam
2017 05 03 - Received PTE Exam result (Superior)
2017 05 XX - Lodged 1st EOI - 80pts (didn't get invited because of occupation ceiling)
2017 06 XX - Points Deducted due to age - 75 pts
2017 07 12 - ITA received for 1st EOI
2017 07 19 - Decided to abandon 1st EOI because I didn't split my 2nd job into two entries based on ACS assessment, created new EOI - 75 pts
2017 07 25 - ITA for 2nd EOI received
2017 08 24 - Visa Lodge, attached all available documents
2017 09 20 - Attached eMedical information sheet (just in case it is needed)
2017 09 25 - (Direct) Grant! [GSM Adelaide]
2018 06 XX - Target Big Move