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  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
    Posts: 506Member
    Joined: Jul 15, 2011
    edited November 2012
    DO I need to print out CVs? Or is everything related to job application done online o'er theh*?

    *praktis lang aussie accent

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

  • aldousnowaldousnow Sydney
    Posts: 494Member
    Joined: Nov 16, 2011
    DO I need to print out CVs? Or is everything related to job application done online o'er theh*?

    *praktis lang aussie accent
    Thru online naman na magsubmit ng CV sa kanila pero pagdating sa job interview mo, magdala ka ng CV mo din para habang nirereview nila yung experience mo at nagtatanong sila, e nakakasabay ka sa kung anong project ba yun by looking on your own copy.

    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! :)

  • sofabedsofabed Sydney
    Posts: 87Member
    Joined: Mar 24, 2012
    @icebreaker1928 haha.. saka na sir, wala pa nakaka alam dito sa office.. haha

    TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER (263311)

    03.10.2012 - IELTS exam (IDP)
    03.23.2012 - IELTS Results (L:7.5 R:7.5 W: 7.5 S: 7.5)
    04.17.2012 - Lodged CDR
    09.07.2012 - Received successful assessment EA
    09.09.2012 - Submitted EOI - 190
    09.13.2012 - Submitted SS (SA)
    10.08.2012 - Submitted EOI - 189
    10.14.2012 - Received invite (189)
    10.15.2012 - Lodged 189 Visa
    10.16.2012 - DIAC Acknowledgment
    10.22.2012 - PCC
    10.24.2012 - Medical
    11.03.2012 - CO Allocation; Adelaide Team 6 CC
    11.13.2012 - Visa Granted! (God is good all the time!)

  • fayefaye North Ryde
    Posts: 770Member
    Joined: Apr 04, 2012
    guys my bago pala ngaung announcement ang australian embassy pwede ng marequest magpavisa label pero may payment na ng AUD 70. ang mahal!!!

    napapaisip tuloy ako if magpavisa label kasi kahapon sa seminar may ngsabi na isang participant na sabi daw ng sister nya na nsa oz ung ibang employer daw sa oz ayaw daw tanggapin ung visa grant letter lang hinhanap pa din ang visa label.

    my nakaexperience na ba dito na hinananapan ng visa label??. thanks!!!

    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 :)

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    tama may bagong announcement nga po..

    http://www.immi.gov.au/visas/vec-faq.pdf

    Why is there a charge for visa labels?
    The Department of Immigration and Citizenship continues to be a leader in providing services to its clientsonline. As a result, more and more of the department’s services no longer involve the physical exchange ofpaper forms, letters or visa labels.Visa labels in particular, have not been required in Australia for some time. Labels are no longer routinelyprinted and physically placed in passports. Instead, online checking provides more timely and secure information as to the entitlements of a visa holder. The charge for a visa label has been introduced to recover the costs of this discretionary service.
    If my application for a visa was lodged and a visa was granted before 24 November 2012, but I request to have a label after 24 November 2012, will there be a charge?
    Yes. The charge for a visa label will be payable for every request for a visa label issued after 24 November 2012, regardless of when the application was lodged or visa granted.

    How much will a label cost?
    The cost of a visa label is AUD70.

    Do I need to pay for a label for each member of my family??
    Yes. There is a charge for each visa label requested.

    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.. ;)

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    eto naman po ang announcement from AU Embassy-PH:

    http://www.australia.com.ph/mnla/Label_Free_VisaLabel_Free_Visa.html

    From 24 November 2012, if travellers still need or request a label they will need to pay a fee for it. This cost for a visa label is called the Visa Evidence Charge (VEC). Travellers can only request and pay for a visa label if they have a current Australian visa. Regardless of when a visa application was lodged, or a visa granted, anyone who requests a visa label after 24 November 2012 will be charged.

    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.. ;)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    I guess I was lucky to:

    (1) Convince the Australian High Commission here in Singapore to grant me a visa label upon request and
    (2) I made the request before they began charging A$70 for the visa label... :)

    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!!

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    haha.. we saved 70aud x No of grantees...
    #:-S

    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.. ;)

  • gerrymontanogerrymontano Adelaide
    Posts: 96Member
    Joined: Sep 21, 2012
    salamat sa very informative thread na ito. tanong ko lang, meron bang bayad yung CFO seminar? thanks!

    IELTS 13 Aug 2011: L-8, R-8.5, W-7, S-7; Vetasses Approved: QA Manager 11 May 2012; EOI Submission: 3 July 2012; SA Approved: 17 Aug 2012; DIAC Submission Acknowledgement Subclass 190: 04 Sep 2012; Medicals Done: 12 Sep 2012; CO Allocation: 08 Oct 2012; PCC (NBI & SG PCC) 31 Oct 2012; Visa Grant: 8 Nov 2012 (IED: 12 Sept 2013); Arrived: 30 Apr 2013.

  • gerrymontanogerrymontano Adelaide
    Posts: 96Member
    Joined: Sep 21, 2012
    sorry, nakita ko na sa website kung magkano...

    IELTS 13 Aug 2011: L-8, R-8.5, W-7, S-7; Vetasses Approved: QA Manager 11 May 2012; EOI Submission: 3 July 2012; SA Approved: 17 Aug 2012; DIAC Submission Acknowledgement Subclass 190: 04 Sep 2012; Medicals Done: 12 Sep 2012; CO Allocation: 08 Oct 2012; PCC (NBI & SG PCC) 31 Oct 2012; Visa Grant: 8 Nov 2012 (IED: 12 Sept 2013); Arrived: 30 Apr 2013.

  • fayefaye North Ryde
    Posts: 770Member
    Joined: Apr 04, 2012
    @psychoboy yes ang swerte mo! d ko nga agad nkita ang announcement eh :(

    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
    @psychoboy yes ang swerte mo! d ko nga agad nkita ang announcement eh :(
    di bale @faye - what matters most is that we all get the visa grant irregardless of whether we have the label or not... kumbaga badge of honor lang yung visa label eh! ;)

    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!!

  • fayefaye North Ryde
    Posts: 770Member
    Joined: Apr 04, 2012
    @psychoboy hehehe tama! My ngraise kasi ng concerns nung ng CFO seminar ako. Sabi daw ng sis nya na nasa oz my ibang employer na hinahanap pa din eh visa label. Kya ttwag ako.

    Nsa phils ka din ba?

    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 :)

  • killerbeekillerbee AU
    Posts: 183Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2012
    I guess I was lucky to:

    (1) Convince the Australian High Commission here in Singapore to grant me a visa label upon request and
    (2) I made the request before they began charging A$70 for the visa label... :)

    swerte mo pre, free of charge pa yung sau. pero ayos pa rin basta may visa. hehe.


    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313)
    05 Mar 2012 - ACS Application Submission
    30 Mar 2012 - ACS Result : Suitable
    12 May 2012 - IELTS exam
    18 Jul 2012 - EOI Submission 60 pts
    25 Jul 2012 - IElTS Remark - No change :(
    01 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Invitation, Application Lodged
    05 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Application Acknowledged by DIAC
    15 Nov 2012 - Medical Exam at SATA
    17 Nov 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 6 - RJB
    04 Dec 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!
    17 Nov 2013 - EID

    "Everything is in God's plan. We just need to be patient and wait for our turn. To God Be The Glory!"
    

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @psychoboy hehehe tama! My ngraise kasi ng concerns nung ng CFO seminar ako. Sabi daw ng sis nya na nasa oz my ibang employer na hinahanap pa din eh visa label. Kya ttwag ako.

    Nsa phils ka din ba?
    That is rubbish to be honest... These companies are probably not worth it if they are in fact not knowledgeable on what currently is the practice of DIAC. Nonetheless, the visa grant is there to prove your 189/190 visa. If with further doubts, VEVO is accessible to anyone. :)

    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!!

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    ipapa-reduce ko na lang sa photocopying machine yung visa grant letter...tapos ididikit ko sa passport ko. hahahaha

    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
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    tama.. AU companies should know better.. if they want they can verify online through VEVO....
    nakalagay nga ang information na yan sa DIAC website..

    @hotshot... print mo sa parang light pink colored paper.. hahah

    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.. ;)

  • fayefaye North Ryde
    Posts: 770Member
    Joined: Apr 04, 2012
    @psychoboy ok thanks!!!! :)

    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 :)

  • fayefaye North Ryde
    Posts: 770Member
    Joined: Apr 04, 2012
    @hotshot hahaha!!!! Sige sige damay mo na rin ako sa pagprint hahaha! 3200
    Pesos daw ang singil eh pag ngpavisa label eh :)

    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
    ipapa-reduce ko na lang sa photocopying machine yung visa grant letter...tapos ididikit ko sa passport ko. hahahaha
    Ayus ito! :) Ahahahaha...

    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!!

  • li_i_renli_i_ren North Ryde
    Posts: 434Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2012
    @annie23 sydney is very expensive to shop clothes for. it's like this joke i tell my husband everytime we go to a westfield mall here.. sa level 1-2 lang ako pwdi maka punta kasi level 3-4 di ko na ma afford.. t-shirt that's cost above 50 aud! WTF! hahahaha!!
    kasi sa level 1-2.. may mga brands parang pang teens pa so not as pricey but still at 20 aud for a shirt.. if walang sale still kinda' expensive:)
  • sofabedsofabed Sydney
    Posts: 87Member
    Joined: Mar 24, 2012
    Hi guys, sharing the steps for visa label request here in PH.

    1. Fill-out form 1405 available in DIAC website.
    2. Bring your passport and visa grant notice.
    3. Go to VIA in Allegro Center Pasong Tamo extension Makati with a manager's cheque amounting to P3200 payable to Australian Embassy. They don't accept cash or credit card contrary to what was mentioned in the form.
    4. Pay 300 processing fee. Buy 5 pesos envelope, available in their reception.
    5. They'll have your passport delivered to you in 3 working days.

    TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER (263311)

    03.10.2012 - IELTS exam (IDP)
    03.23.2012 - IELTS Results (L:7.5 R:7.5 W: 7.5 S: 7.5)
    04.17.2012 - Lodged CDR
    09.07.2012 - Received successful assessment EA
    09.09.2012 - Submitted EOI - 190
    09.13.2012 - Submitted SS (SA)
    10.08.2012 - Submitted EOI - 189
    10.14.2012 - Received invite (189)
    10.15.2012 - Lodged 189 Visa
    10.16.2012 - DIAC Acknowledgment
    10.22.2012 - PCC
    10.24.2012 - Medical
    11.03.2012 - CO Allocation; Adelaide Team 6 CC
    11.13.2012 - Visa Granted! (God is good all the time!)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Hi guys, sharing the steps for visa label request here in PH.

    1. Fill-out form 1405 available in DIAC website.
    2. Bring your passport and visa grant notice.
    3. Go to VIA in Allegro Center Pasong Tamo extension Makati with a manager's cheque amounting to P3200 payable to Australian Embassy. They don't accept cash or credit card contrary to what was mentioned in the form.
    4. Pay 300 processing fee. Buy 5 pesos envelope, available in their reception.
    5. They'll have your passport delivered to you in 3 working days.
    Nagpa visa label ka @sofabed?

    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!!

  • sofabedsofabed Sydney
    Posts: 87Member
    Joined: Mar 24, 2012
    @psychoboy yes po.. peace of mind lang.. natakot po ako sa nabasa ko dito na may instance na nanghihingi si employer sa Oz

    TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER (263311)

    03.10.2012 - IELTS exam (IDP)
    03.23.2012 - IELTS Results (L:7.5 R:7.5 W: 7.5 S: 7.5)
    04.17.2012 - Lodged CDR
    09.07.2012 - Received successful assessment EA
    09.09.2012 - Submitted EOI - 190
    09.13.2012 - Submitted SS (SA)
    10.08.2012 - Submitted EOI - 189
    10.14.2012 - Received invite (189)
    10.15.2012 - Lodged 189 Visa
    10.16.2012 - DIAC Acknowledgment
    10.22.2012 - PCC
    10.24.2012 - Medical
    11.03.2012 - CO Allocation; Adelaide Team 6 CC
    11.13.2012 - Visa Granted! (God is good all the time!)

  • li_i_renli_i_ren North Ryde
    Posts: 434Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2012
    the employers can access it online.for free... we can access it online too for free and print it.
    go to the DIAC website.. under check visa status.. ul need ur transaction reference number and passport number and bday.. type those in.. instant verification.
    print.
  • fayefaye North Ryde
    Posts: 770Member
    Joined: Apr 04, 2012
    @sofabed kelan ka ngpavisa label? Sabi ng call center agent na nakausap ko pede daw dumiretso na sa australian embassy within the day daw makukuha

    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 :)

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    edited December 2012
    for sure they (DIAC) have some reasons why they are having the visa-label again..
    i guess marami nga nag complain or nag request...

    DIAC is discouraging it , because it is additional work for them..
    that's why they put the application/processing fee..

    This is not mandatory... so we have a choice... if we want to spend that 70aud.
    ;)

    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.. ;)

  • sofabedsofabed Sydney
    Posts: 87Member
    Joined: Mar 24, 2012
    @sofabed kelan ka ngpavisa label? Sabi ng call center agent na nakausap ko pede daw dumiretso na sa australian embassy within the day daw makukuha
    tinawag ko kasi sa embassy hotline and tinuro nila si VIA. processed my application last Thur and got my visa today. Sulit ang bayad kasi 1 whole page ng passport yung visa sticker not unlike before na maliit daw. :)

    TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER (263311)

    03.10.2012 - IELTS exam (IDP)
    03.23.2012 - IELTS Results (L:7.5 R:7.5 W: 7.5 S: 7.5)
    04.17.2012 - Lodged CDR
    09.07.2012 - Received successful assessment EA
    09.09.2012 - Submitted EOI - 190
    09.13.2012 - Submitted SS (SA)
    10.08.2012 - Submitted EOI - 189
    10.14.2012 - Received invite (189)
    10.15.2012 - Lodged 189 Visa
    10.16.2012 - DIAC Acknowledgment
    10.22.2012 - PCC
    10.24.2012 - Medical
    11.03.2012 - CO Allocation; Adelaide Team 6 CC
    11.13.2012 - Visa Granted! (God is good all the time!)

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012

    tinawag ko kasi sa embassy hotline and tinuro nila si VIA. processed my application last Thur and got my visa today. Sulit ang bayad kasi 1 whole page ng passport yung visa sticker not unlike before na maliit daw. :)
    ayun naman pala.. mas maganda ang may bayad na visa label..
    astig!!!

    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.. ;)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @sofabed kelan ka ngpavisa label? Sabi ng call center agent na nakausap ko pede daw dumiretso na sa australian embassy within the day daw makukuha
    tinawag ko kasi sa embassy hotline and tinuro nila si VIA. processed my application last Thur and got my visa today. Sulit ang bayad kasi 1 whole page ng passport yung visa sticker not unlike before na maliit daw. :)
    I find this statement funny:
    Sulit ang bayad kasi 1 whole page ng passport yung visa sticker not unlike before na maliit daw. :)
    Pero yeah, I find visa labels and passport stamps amusing! :)

    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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