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Things to do first Before going to Australia

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  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    Reply to @JClem: dati po monday to friday sila... ngayon tue and fri na lang... kagagaling lang po namin kasi dun...
  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    Reply to @itchan: harang pa rin po kayo pag nakita visa nyo... madali lang naman po magpatatak ng CFO... kaya sya tapusin ng 1 day... maikli lang rin pila nung pumunta kami...
  • hotshothotshot Sydney
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    question lang po....i'm from SG kasi at mukang dito kami manggagaling pag mag initial entry na kami to oz. so kunwari ganito...mag-initial entry na kami to oz di ba...since di naman kami galing ng pinas...no need for CFO sticker. then from oz...magbabakasyon kami sa pinas. pag babalik na ulit kami ng oz, hahanapan pa ba kami ng CFO sticker kahit hindi naman na initial entry ang gagawin namin?

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    Reply to @hotshot: as far as I know sir, pag galing pinas haharangin kayo sa airport pag walang tatak ng CFO tapos migrant ang visa nyo... better call CFO sir para sure :)
  • hotshothotshot Sydney
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    Reply to @icebreaker1928: talaga? hassle naman nun. di na lang ako uuwi ng pinas! hehe

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • grac3grac3 Mandaluyong
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    hi !! newbie lang ako dito.. ask ko lang po kung kayo po nag process ng visa nyo or may migration agent po kayo?... kase balak po namin ng hubby ko kumuha ng skilled visa .. sya po yung primary... it po sya systems administrator.. sana po makapag reply kayo... thanks...
  • hotshothotshot Sydney
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    Reply to @grac3: welcome to pinoyau! :) nasa maling thread yata tayo pero nagreply na ako syo dun sa kabilang thread. :)

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    Reply to @hotshot: technically nasa tamang thread din sya.. based sa title.. to get an agent or not.. is one of the decisions you need to do "before going to Australia"... hahaha .. joke lang..

    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.. ;)

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
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    Reply to @lock_code2004: ay ganun ba? sorry, my bad. @grac3, nasa tamang thread ka pala. sorry again. :)

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • eytelleneeytellene Brisbane
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    Joined: Aug 02, 2012
    yung CFO po ba is for immigrant lang tama? pag 457 visa hindi na po need? tama po ba?

    please advise po thanks..
  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    PDOS po ata dapat pag working visa...
  • eytelleneeytellene Brisbane
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    ano po yung PDOS?
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    Reply to @eytellene: Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar..
    Please check http://www.cfo.gov.ph

    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.. ;)

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    sa mga nasa AU na... pano kayo nagdala ng pera?
    thru
    -cash
    -travelers check
    -credit card

    sana may mag share... parang hindi ako kumportable kung cash lang dalhin ko e, baka mawala or may mangikil sa airport saten hehehe...

    share po kayo tnx :)
  • JClemJClem Melbourne
    Posts: 528Member
    Joined: Jan 08, 2011
    Reply to @icebreaker1928: Mag-iinquire kami tomorrow sa ANZ Makati para mag-open ng account. Tas free of charge pag nag-withdraw ka anywhere of their branches. Pero magdadala pa din kami ng Australian dollars as pocket money. :) I'll keep you posted kapag nakausap ko na ANZ.

    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.

    10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made. :)
    03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good! :)
    03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
    03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
    06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    edited August 2012
    Reply to @JClem: salamat pre... pero may nabasa ako somewhere dito sa forum na separate entity ang ANZ dito at sa ANZ AU... so parang regular bank lang sila like BPI, BDO etc.... paki-confirm boss...

    Share ko na rin tong naresearch ko... I am thinking of using this one...

    http://www.commbank.com.au/personal/international/moving-to-australia/default.aspx

    http://www.nab.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/nab/nab/home/personal_finance/15/23

    We can open an account while still here in PH, deposit the money while still here, tapos activate na lang pagdating don...

    What do you think guys?
    Sa mga nasa oz na... feedback naman sa commonwealth bank at nab...
    Marami ba silang ATM at branches? :)
  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    Reply to @JClem:
    hi jclem! Naginquire na rin ako sa ANZ Makati before. Tama yung sinasabi ni icebreaker1928. More of investment kase yung dito sa Pinas, hindi withdrawable yung amount bsta basta pagdating sa AU. I forgot na how it was explained to me before. hehe Pero inquire na lang din kayo cguro ulit. hehe :)

    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

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    @JClem, kailangan ba may Aussie bank talaga? Parang naalala ko sa isa pang thread dito sabi ni Sir Totoy puwede na rin yung local banks natin lalo na kung BPI, BDO
  • JClemJClem Melbourne
    Posts: 528Member
    Joined: Jan 08, 2011
    Thank you @stolich18 and @icebreaker1928 for that information. Unfortunately, di ako nakapag-inquire today. But I'll check those links @icebreaker1928. By the way, girl po ako. :)

    @LokiJr, preferred sana namin Australian bank na parang walang charges pag nag-withdraw. Pwede actually BPI, BDO and even Metrobank to withdraw internationally or any local ATMs na may Cirrus ba yun. Kaya lang mga 100-200 pesos per withdrawal transaction ang charge.

    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.

    10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made. :)
    03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good! :)
    03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
    03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
    06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application

  • gemini23gemini23 Win
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    Joined: Aug 28, 2011
    I tried withdrawing money in Australia using my BPI international but it didn't work. :-(

    Follow your heart but trust your gut.

  • JClemJClem Melbourne
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    Joined: Jan 08, 2011
    @gemini23, may Cirrus ata dapat dun sa ATM.

    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.

    10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made. :)
    03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good! :)
    03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
    03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
    06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application

  • gemini23gemini23 Win
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    Reply to @JClem: Not really sure about it, but I believe meron cuz ATM sa hostel sya, yung mga ibang foreign visitors din dun din nag-wiwithdraw.

    Follow your heart but trust your gut.

  • aldousnowaldousnow Sydney
    Posts: 494Member
    Joined: Nov 16, 2011
    Reply to @eytellene: no need for 457

    Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
    Nominated Occupation : Developer Programmer (261312)
    02/28/2011 - ACS Finalized the Case (261312, PIM3, Group A)
    03/07/2011 - IELTS Result Received L- 6.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.0, Overall Band Score-6.5 (BC)
    03/13/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
    11/09/2011 - CO Allocation
    12/02/2011 - Medicals Finalised
    12/02/2011 - FINISH LINE!! (Visa Grant)
    03/23/2012 - My first day @Melbourne
    04/14/2012 - Started looking for a .Net Developer job
    06/04/2012 - And finally got one! :)

  • ShrewdShrewd Quezon City
    Posts: 26Member
    Joined: Nov 07, 2011
    Kailangan din po ba ng cfo sticker kahit student visa ang hawak?hehe di ko po kasi alam.tia!
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    Reply to @Shrewd: I replied to you in the other thread.. but anyway here it is again ;)

    - for immigrants lang po ang CFO stamp.. CFO- Commission for Filipino Overseas..

    Eto nakalagay sa website nila:
    Pre-departure registration is a process which generates an information resource on Filipino emigrants, which in turn, provides accurate reference for policy formulation and program development. It is a requirement to all Filipino emigrants or those leaving the country to settle permanently abroad.

    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.. ;)

  • ShrewdShrewd Quezon City
    Posts: 26Member
    Joined: Nov 07, 2011
    Reply to @lock_code2004: Hehe sorry po dko po nasundan reply nyo kasi po dami din ako nacommentan dito hehe! Thanks po sa info,la po kasi ako idea sa mga bagay na ganyan lalo na wala po ako agency na pagtaanungan.im just scared na baka pag dating ko sa airport bgla madaming kulang hehe!tapos di ako makaalis.sayang naman po.kaya super thankful po ako sa forum na to kasi sobrang helpful po lalo na sa first timers tulad ko.more power!! Thanks po ulit @lock_code2004
  • stoneheartstoneheart Sydney
    Posts: 8Member
    Joined: May 16, 2012
    Hello room! Confirm ko lang if you need to have a CFO sticker, 475 state sponsored visa, on your passport? Many thanks!
  • fayefaye North Ryde
    Posts: 770Member
    Joined: Apr 04, 2012
    @stoneheart Yup kelangan pa din po

    Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
    Nominated Occupation: CHEMIST 2111-11
    11/MAY/2011 - IELTS Exam
    20/JUNE/2011 - Lodged Online Visa Application
    15/FEB/2012 - CO Allocation
    26/JUNE/2012 - VISA GRANTED! Thank you Lord!
    11/APR/2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    10/MAR/2013 - Arrived in Sydney :)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    edited August 2012
    opps...

    sorry posted in a wrong topic! :)

    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!!

  • paris_hiponparis_hipon Sydney
    Posts: 204Member
    Joined: Aug 06, 2012
    Hi guys just want to ask about the cfo thing. I am living in Singapore 4 yrs now and I emailed the cfo office in Pinas. Ang weird ng sagot ng rep dun sabe ko pwede bang sa sg embassy nalang ako kumuha ng pinas since I find it a hassle to book a plane going to pinas just to get a cfo. Tas sabe ng guy rep its a requirement then I asked what if I dont get a cfo? He said I will be offloaded at naia. E sabe ko nga im in Singapore eh why would I be offloaded I am not flying from Pinas and labo lang kakainis.

    I find it also weird and inconvenient what if Im living in north pole and I became a migrant of ther country? I still need to back to pinas just for the cfo? Ridiculous!!!!! %&^*(*%#

    21.jan.12 - Vetasses Positive
    16.may.12 - 4th Ielts - IDP - L8.5 R7.5 W7.0 S7.5 = 7.5 - Pass
    15.june.12 - State sponsorship Approved
    19.june.12 - 176 Visa applied at DIAC
    20.july.2012 - Singapore & Phi. Police checks finalised
    17.aug.2012 - VISA GRANT
    29.sept.2012 - Landed Sydney Alone! @_@ #$%&*#$^$

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