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  • FilozFiloz Melbourne
    Posts: 185Member
    Joined: Nov 08, 2012
    @mitchiekoy Hi sis :) naginitial entry lang po kami last August :) Sa Wonga Park kami nakirent for a couple of days. :) Next year paglipat namin for good inisip namin banda sa north east or east po kami tumira banda pero depende pa din san makakuha ng job si hubby. Hope to see you next year sis and @aqva. Hopefully makapagEB tayo mga Melby Mates next year hehehe. Cheers! :) :) :)

    Accountant (General): 221111
    Primary Applicant: Husband
    01/29/2013 - IELTS results L-8.5 R-8.0 W-8.0 S-9.0
    05/26/2014 - CPA AU Professional Title granted by CPA Australia
    06/02/2014 - Submitted and paid CPAA Migration Assessment
    07/04/2014 - Assessment by CPAA 11/12 (Questioning about Accounting Theory)
    08/04/2014 - Sent Appeal Letter with all the supporting Documents to CPAA
    08/29/2014 - Received Complete CPAA Assessment Result 12/12 (Academically Suitable for Migration)
    12/12/2014 - Received CPAA Skilled Employment Assessment
    03/26/2015 - Submitted EOI for 189 (75pts)
    03/27/2015 - Invited to apply Visa 189
    04/06/2015 - Lodged Visa 189
    05/02/2015 - Medicals at Gulf X-ray and Laboratories Doha
    05/06/2015 - Medicals Uploaded
    05/12/2015 - Received NBI from Representative in PH. Uploaded NBI
    05/18/2015 - CO Allocated. Same day Uploaded additional Docs.
    05/22/2015 - Received Delay Email
    07/02/2015 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!
    08/21/2015 - Initial Entry Completed (Melbourne)
    May 2016 - Husband got a Job Offer
    June 2016 - Big Move Melbourne

    All for the Greater Glory of GOD!!!
    Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

  • persephone30persephone30 Los Angeles
    Posts: 162Member
    Joined: Jan 21, 2014
    Hi Peeps, kakabalik lng namin from initial entry. Grabeh lamig haha pero naka adjust naman after ilang days. Nanibago talaga ako sa Melbourne una dating, kasi ibang ba sya sa pinas and sg. First impression ko eh medyo gloomy and depressing pero after couple of days na appreciate ko na sya! Parang ang gaan ng buhay dun, and iba pala ang feeling na hindi rushed pamumuhay mo. Ang ganda pa ng lugar nila lalo na mga parks and gardens prang everyday magpapasalamat ka sa mga ginawa ng Dyos.

    Sobrang mababait ng mga aussies di ko inexpect. Nabasa ko mahilig sila sa small talk eh concern ko tu dati kasi medyo uncomfortable ako sa ganun (kinda mahiyain kasi) haha pero sa experience namin eh masarap sila kausapin. Ramdam mo kasi na genuine sila and non-judgmental (hopefully). Lagi pa sila nakangiti prang walang ka issue2x sa buhay hehe.

    Na prove ko talaga sa entry namin na di ako nagkamali mag apply ng AU PR. Excited nako sa big move next yr and sa nakita namin sa Au, sobrang na inspire talaga ako na mag move na :)

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer
    Jan. 2014 - Decided to finally pursue AU Immigration
    Feb. 9, 2014 - Applied for ACS Assessment
    Mar.15, 2014 - Took IELTS Exam @IDP
    Mar. 28, 2014 - IELTS Score: L:8.5; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:6.5
    Apr. 2, 2014 - Applied for remarking
    Apr. 16, 2014 - ACS result suitable
    May 17, 2014 - Retake IELTS @IDP
    May 30, 2014 - IELTS Score: L:8.0; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:7.0
    June 10, 2014 - IELTS Remarking successful! (New IELTS Score: L:8.5; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:7.0)
    June 14, 2014 - Submitted EOI & VIC SS
    June 17, 2014 - updated EOI to uncheck Visa 189 and include Mom as dependent; VIC confirmed Mom is added as dependent.
    Oct. 06,2014 - VIC SS Successful; Invited for Visa 190. Submitted My Health Declaration
    Oct. 15, 2014 - Mom & Baby Medicals @ Cebu Doctor's
    Nov. 11, 2014 - My Medical done at Point Medical
    Nov. 20, 2014 - Requested NBI again via Ms. Sandra
    Nov. 21, 2014 - Lodged Visa 190
    Nov. 25, 2014 - Requested SG PCC
    Dec. 03, 2014 - Received NBI Clearance
    Dec. 04, 2014 - emailed VIC of TRN and status of application
    Dec. 05, 2014 - Collected SG PCC
    Jan. 06, 2015 - Direct Grant! Thank you God!!! GSM Brisbane - Team 33 (IED: Oct 21, 2015)

  • RyanJayRyanJay Melbourne
    Posts: 232Member
    Joined: Jan 30, 2013
    All I can share is wag masyado kumain sa labas, hanggat maari mag grocery at magluto nalang sa house. Kung gusto makatipid sa grocery, mag grocery sa Aldi. Try to find accommodation sa mga outer suburb na accessible by train para makatipid sa rent. Kita kits dito sa melbourne!

    Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    03/18/2013 - ACS submitted
    04/06/2013 - IELTS (BC) - L-7.5 R-7.0 W-7.0 S-6.5
    06/20/2013 - Received ACS positive result (AQF Diploma)
    07/27/2013 - IELTS (BC) - L-7.5 R-9.0 W-6.0 S-7.5
    09/21/2013 - IELTS (IDP) - L-8.5 R-8.5 W-8.0 S-7.0 (Thank God!)
    10/08/2013 - VIC SS application
    10/24/2013 - VIC SS approved/Skillselect Invitation
    10/30/2013 - Lodge Online Visa 190
    10/31/2013 - NBI
    11/15/2013 - Medicals Done (w/ wife and 2 kids)
    12/05/2013 - CO Team 7 Adelaide (LM)
    01/16/2014 - CO asked additional documents (contract, ITR, payslip, wife's form 80)
    01/24/2014 - Uploaded additional documents
    02/10/2014 - Visa Granted! Glory to God (IED - Jun. 11 2014)
    03/16/2014 - Arrived in Melbourne

    04/30/2014 - Started Job as Web Developer

    For nothing is impossible with God. - Luke 1:37

  • persephone30persephone30 Los Angeles
    Posts: 162Member
    Joined: Jan 21, 2014
    @RyanJay Thanks sa advice! Oo ang mahal nga ng pagkain..pero natuwa ako kasi anlalaki ng servings! 1-2 meals good 2-3 pax na so medyo below sa budget nagastos namin.But if mag stay na talaga kami jan groceries and luto bahay gagawin namin para laking tipid!

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer
    Jan. 2014 - Decided to finally pursue AU Immigration
    Feb. 9, 2014 - Applied for ACS Assessment
    Mar.15, 2014 - Took IELTS Exam @IDP
    Mar. 28, 2014 - IELTS Score: L:8.5; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:6.5
    Apr. 2, 2014 - Applied for remarking
    Apr. 16, 2014 - ACS result suitable
    May 17, 2014 - Retake IELTS @IDP
    May 30, 2014 - IELTS Score: L:8.0; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:7.0
    June 10, 2014 - IELTS Remarking successful! (New IELTS Score: L:8.5; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:7.0)
    June 14, 2014 - Submitted EOI & VIC SS
    June 17, 2014 - updated EOI to uncheck Visa 189 and include Mom as dependent; VIC confirmed Mom is added as dependent.
    Oct. 06,2014 - VIC SS Successful; Invited for Visa 190. Submitted My Health Declaration
    Oct. 15, 2014 - Mom & Baby Medicals @ Cebu Doctor's
    Nov. 11, 2014 - My Medical done at Point Medical
    Nov. 20, 2014 - Requested NBI again via Ms. Sandra
    Nov. 21, 2014 - Lodged Visa 190
    Nov. 25, 2014 - Requested SG PCC
    Dec. 03, 2014 - Received NBI Clearance
    Dec. 04, 2014 - emailed VIC of TRN and status of application
    Dec. 05, 2014 - Collected SG PCC
    Jan. 06, 2015 - Direct Grant! Thank you God!!! GSM Brisbane - Team 33 (IED: Oct 21, 2015)

  • cavalier18cavalier18 Melbourne
    Posts: 116Member
    Joined: Oct 19, 2013
    @persephone30
    Hi Peeps, kakabalik lng namin from initial entry. Grabeh lamig haha pero naka adjust naman after ilang days. Nanibago talaga ako sa Melbourne una dating, kasi ibang ba sya sa pinas and sg. First impression ko eh medyo gloomy and depressing pero after couple of days na appreciate ko na sya! Parang ang gaan ng buhay dun, and iba pala ang feeling na hindi rushed pamumuhay mo. Ang ganda pa ng lugar nila lalo na mga parks and gardens prang everyday magpapasalamat ka sa mga ginawa ng Dyos.

    Sobrang mababait ng mga aussies di ko inexpect. Nabasa ko mahilig sila sa small talk eh concern ko tu dati kasi medyo uncomfortable ako sa ganun (kinda mahiyain kasi) haha pero sa experience namin eh masarap sila kausapin. Ramdam mo kasi na genuine sila and non-judgmental (hopefully). Lagi pa sila nakangiti prang walang ka issue2x sa buhay hehe.

    Na prove ko talaga sa entry namin na di ako nagkamali mag apply ng AU PR. Excited nako sa big move next yr and sa nakita namin sa Au, sobrang na inspire talaga ako na mag move na :)
    Thanks for sharing @persephone30! :) We are doing the big move on Oct 10 na. Before sobrang excited talaga pero now na malapit na e mixed emotions na (kaba, tuwa, lungkot) haha! At least medyo gumaan ang pakiramdam ko when i saw what you shared. Hopefully, we will have the same experience once we land in Melbourne.

    Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261111 - ICT Business Analyst
    Timeline:
    11/20/13 - ACS Skill Assessment
    12/7/13 - IELTS exam
    12/20/13 - Received IELTS results (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 6.5)
    1/2/14 - Filed for IELTS remarking
    2/12/14 - ACS Result Suitable, comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree
    2/21/14 - Received Remarking Result :) (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 7)
    3/6/14 - Submitted VIC SS application
    5/26/14 - Received invite to lodge visa 189 (60 pts) Thank you lord!
    6/15/14 - Lodged Visa 189
    7/14/14 - Medicals @ St Lukes global
    7/15/14 - Done uploading all documents including Form 80. Waiting for CO allocation.
    7/22/14 - CO allocated (Team 07 GSM Adelaide). Requested for additional docs.
    8/1/14 - Medicals Referred
    7/3/15 - Visa Grant

    "That in all things God may be glorified"

  • supertobleronesupertoblerone Posts: 434Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2014
    Na excite ako bigla...ako rin mixed emotions. Kinausap ako ng boss ko lang yesterday asking if wala na ba talaga magpapabago sa isip ko na umalis ng SG. He even asked me to apply PR in SG, sabi ko di ganon kadali now sa Sg to get the PR. All I can do now is to get ready financially, physically, emotionally and spiritually. I am planning to do my BIG move last week ng Summer so di mabibigla katawan ko pagdating ng Winter kasi mag autumn muna. :)

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    04/11/14~04/19/14: Holiday in Sydney And Melbourne
    04/19/14: Decided to pursue Australian Dream
    05/17/14: IELTS GT Exam (IDP Singapore)
    05/23/14: Started to write my CDR
    05/30/14: IELTS passed but with no points
    06/19/14: Finished My CDR
    06/21/14: CTCéd my Docs
    06/22/14: Completed my CDR Requirements
    06/23/14: Sent My CDR docs via Fedex/DHL Singapore
    06/25/14: CDR Received By EA (1st Batch)
    06/26/14: Skilled Employment Record (For Additional Assessment Received by EA)
    06/26/14: AUD 870 was charged to my card at THE INSTITUTION OF ENG BA
    09/17/14: Applied NBI in the Philippines
    09/19/14: EA Assessment Positive Results
    09/23/14: Obtained NBI
    09/25/14: EA Letter Received
    09/26/14: EOI Lodged (Subclass 189)
    10/12/14: SG Time - Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
    10/13/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/13/14: AUD 3558.02 was charged to my card at Department of Immigrat SO
    10/14/14: Applied SG PCC (Release date: Nov 04)
    10/15/14: Started uploading docs
    11/01/14: Medicals Done (Point Medical Paragon SG)
    11/04/14: Obtained SG PCC (Uploaded Immediately). Completed and uploaded all required documents
    11/05/14: Medical has been submitted to DIBP
    11/07/14: Frontloaded Form 80
    12/08/14: CO Allocation - Team Brisbane- Requested additional docs and VISA GRANT on the same day
    05/02/15: EID Done!

    Thank you LORD!

  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    edited October 2015
    hi @supertoblerone... maganda ba sa melbourne?

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
    04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
    makalipas ang isang taon....
    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
    07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
    08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
    09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
    09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
    09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
    09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
    09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
    09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
    10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/12/14: Uploaded docs
    10/20/14: Medicals Done
    12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
    12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney

  • supertobleronesupertoblerone Posts: 434Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2014
    hi @supertoblerone... maganda ba sa melbourne?
    Achecheche!!! post naten pic mo. hehe

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    04/11/14~04/19/14: Holiday in Sydney And Melbourne
    04/19/14: Decided to pursue Australian Dream
    05/17/14: IELTS GT Exam (IDP Singapore)
    05/23/14: Started to write my CDR
    05/30/14: IELTS passed but with no points
    06/19/14: Finished My CDR
    06/21/14: CTCéd my Docs
    06/22/14: Completed my CDR Requirements
    06/23/14: Sent My CDR docs via Fedex/DHL Singapore
    06/25/14: CDR Received By EA (1st Batch)
    06/26/14: Skilled Employment Record (For Additional Assessment Received by EA)
    06/26/14: AUD 870 was charged to my card at THE INSTITUTION OF ENG BA
    09/17/14: Applied NBI in the Philippines
    09/19/14: EA Assessment Positive Results
    09/23/14: Obtained NBI
    09/25/14: EA Letter Received
    09/26/14: EOI Lodged (Subclass 189)
    10/12/14: SG Time - Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
    10/13/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/13/14: AUD 3558.02 was charged to my card at Department of Immigrat SO
    10/14/14: Applied SG PCC (Release date: Nov 04)
    10/15/14: Started uploading docs
    11/01/14: Medicals Done (Point Medical Paragon SG)
    11/04/14: Obtained SG PCC (Uploaded Immediately). Completed and uploaded all required documents
    11/05/14: Medical has been submitted to DIBP
    11/07/14: Frontloaded Form 80
    12/08/14: CO Allocation - Team Brisbane- Requested additional docs and VISA GRANT on the same day
    05/02/15: EID Done!

    Thank you LORD!

  • supertobleronesupertoblerone Posts: 434Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2014
    edited October 2015
    hi @supertoblerone... bakit mo pala gusto sa melbourne?
    Whatta question! lol...kasi most liveable city?

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    04/11/14~04/19/14: Holiday in Sydney And Melbourne
    04/19/14: Decided to pursue Australian Dream
    05/17/14: IELTS GT Exam (IDP Singapore)
    05/23/14: Started to write my CDR
    05/30/14: IELTS passed but with no points
    06/19/14: Finished My CDR
    06/21/14: CTCéd my Docs
    06/22/14: Completed my CDR Requirements
    06/23/14: Sent My CDR docs via Fedex/DHL Singapore
    06/25/14: CDR Received By EA (1st Batch)
    06/26/14: Skilled Employment Record (For Additional Assessment Received by EA)
    06/26/14: AUD 870 was charged to my card at THE INSTITUTION OF ENG BA
    09/17/14: Applied NBI in the Philippines
    09/19/14: EA Assessment Positive Results
    09/23/14: Obtained NBI
    09/25/14: EA Letter Received
    09/26/14: EOI Lodged (Subclass 189)
    10/12/14: SG Time - Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
    10/13/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/13/14: AUD 3558.02 was charged to my card at Department of Immigrat SO
    10/14/14: Applied SG PCC (Release date: Nov 04)
    10/15/14: Started uploading docs
    11/01/14: Medicals Done (Point Medical Paragon SG)
    11/04/14: Obtained SG PCC (Uploaded Immediately). Completed and uploaded all required documents
    11/05/14: Medical has been submitted to DIBP
    11/07/14: Frontloaded Form 80
    12/08/14: CO Allocation - Team Brisbane- Requested additional docs and VISA GRANT on the same day
    05/02/15: EID Done!

    Thank you LORD!

  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    hi @supertoblerone... bakit mo pala gusto sa melbourne?
    Whatta question! lol...kasi most liveable city?
    Hahahaha... kita kits sa Melbourne :P

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
    04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
    makalipas ang isang taon....
    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
    07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
    08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
    09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
    09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
    09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
    09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
    09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
    09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
    10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/12/14: Uploaded docs
    10/20/14: Medicals Done
    12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
    12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney

  • supertobleronesupertoblerone Posts: 434Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2014
    @wizardofOz See ya mate!

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    04/11/14~04/19/14: Holiday in Sydney And Melbourne
    04/19/14: Decided to pursue Australian Dream
    05/17/14: IELTS GT Exam (IDP Singapore)
    05/23/14: Started to write my CDR
    05/30/14: IELTS passed but with no points
    06/19/14: Finished My CDR
    06/21/14: CTCéd my Docs
    06/22/14: Completed my CDR Requirements
    06/23/14: Sent My CDR docs via Fedex/DHL Singapore
    06/25/14: CDR Received By EA (1st Batch)
    06/26/14: Skilled Employment Record (For Additional Assessment Received by EA)
    06/26/14: AUD 870 was charged to my card at THE INSTITUTION OF ENG BA
    09/17/14: Applied NBI in the Philippines
    09/19/14: EA Assessment Positive Results
    09/23/14: Obtained NBI
    09/25/14: EA Letter Received
    09/26/14: EOI Lodged (Subclass 189)
    10/12/14: SG Time - Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
    10/13/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/13/14: AUD 3558.02 was charged to my card at Department of Immigrat SO
    10/14/14: Applied SG PCC (Release date: Nov 04)
    10/15/14: Started uploading docs
    11/01/14: Medicals Done (Point Medical Paragon SG)
    11/04/14: Obtained SG PCC (Uploaded Immediately). Completed and uploaded all required documents
    11/05/14: Medical has been submitted to DIBP
    11/07/14: Frontloaded Form 80
    12/08/14: CO Allocation - Team Brisbane- Requested additional docs and VISA GRANT on the same day
    05/02/15: EID Done!

    Thank you LORD!

  • GlennMGlennM Melbourne
    Posts: 67Member
    Joined: May 26, 2014
    Big move ko na sa January. Sana palarin na makakita ng work agad. Goodluck satin

    My Visa 489 Timeline
    1. Submit EOI - Feb 2014
    2. Received Invitation - Feb 2015
    3. Visa Grant - Apr 2015
    4. Big Move - Jan 2016

    My Visa 887 Timeline
    1. Submit Application - Apr 2018
    2. Contacted by CO Req Additional Docs - Apr 2019
    3. Visa Grant - Oct 2019

    My Citizenship Timeline
    1. Submit Application - Mar 2021
    2. Interview and Exam Appointment - May 2022
    3. Citizenship Approval - Jun 2022
    4. Citizenship Oathtaking - Waiting for Schedule

  • ImBImB Melbourne
    Posts: 284Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2013
    @GlennM, kelan ang big move mo sa January? San ka magstay sa Melby?

    Jan 2016 din move ko...

    External Auditor
    October 2013 - IELTS review started
    November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
    February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
    1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
    15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
    18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
    1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
    1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
    12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
    12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
    1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
    5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
    5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
    13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
    17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
    9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
    ................... - Waited for baby to come :)
    17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
    1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
    8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!! :)
    x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
    x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
    x October 2016 - Made Permanent

  • ImBImB Melbourne
    Posts: 284Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2013
    Makikijoin din ako. Plan namen pumunta sa Melbourne January 2016. For now, ipon mode muna pra sa big move. Sana magkita kits tayo dun @she16, @raspberry0707
    @Adamantium, kelan dating mo sa Melby this January? Jan 2016 din ako...

    @she16, si mister mo kelan dating nitong Jan? San sya magstay?

    External Auditor
    October 2013 - IELTS review started
    November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
    February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
    1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
    15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
    18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
    1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
    1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
    12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
    12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
    1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
    5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
    5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
    13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
    17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
    9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
    ................... - Waited for baby to come :)
    17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
    1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
    8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!! :)
    x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
    x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
    x October 2016 - Made Permanent

  • GlennMGlennM Melbourne
    Posts: 67Member
    Joined: May 26, 2014
    @ImB - jan 30 para may susundo hehe. narre warren ako mag stay

    My Visa 489 Timeline
    1. Submit EOI - Feb 2014
    2. Received Invitation - Feb 2015
    3. Visa Grant - Apr 2015
    4. Big Move - Jan 2016

    My Visa 887 Timeline
    1. Submit Application - Apr 2018
    2. Contacted by CO Req Additional Docs - Apr 2019
    3. Visa Grant - Oct 2019

    My Citizenship Timeline
    1. Submit Application - Mar 2021
    2. Interview and Exam Appointment - May 2022
    3. Citizenship Approval - Jun 2022
    4. Citizenship Oathtaking - Waiting for Schedule

  • ImBImB Melbourne
    Posts: 284Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2013
    ^Ayos pala buti me susundo sayo...malapit ba yang narre warren sa CBD?

    Mauuna ako sayo ng 2 weeks. Pag me time eh kita kits tayo dyan.

    External Auditor
    October 2013 - IELTS review started
    November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
    February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
    1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
    15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
    18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
    1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
    1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
    12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
    12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
    1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
    5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
    5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
    13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
    17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
    9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
    ................... - Waited for baby to come :)
    17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
    1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
    8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!! :)
    x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
    x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
    x October 2016 - Made Permanent

  • FilozFiloz Melbourne
    Posts: 185Member
    Joined: Nov 08, 2012
    @wizardofOz Wow Bro See you in Melbourne kelan na ang Big move? @persephone30 Ganda ng mga pics mo sis sa fb. :) Nakakamiss tuloy ang lamig sa Melbourne. Konting Kembot nalang. Mukhang madami tayo magBig Move sa Melby next year. Hope to see yah all mates! ;)

    Accountant (General): 221111
    Primary Applicant: Husband
    01/29/2013 - IELTS results L-8.5 R-8.0 W-8.0 S-9.0
    05/26/2014 - CPA AU Professional Title granted by CPA Australia
    06/02/2014 - Submitted and paid CPAA Migration Assessment
    07/04/2014 - Assessment by CPAA 11/12 (Questioning about Accounting Theory)
    08/04/2014 - Sent Appeal Letter with all the supporting Documents to CPAA
    08/29/2014 - Received Complete CPAA Assessment Result 12/12 (Academically Suitable for Migration)
    12/12/2014 - Received CPAA Skilled Employment Assessment
    03/26/2015 - Submitted EOI for 189 (75pts)
    03/27/2015 - Invited to apply Visa 189
    04/06/2015 - Lodged Visa 189
    05/02/2015 - Medicals at Gulf X-ray and Laboratories Doha
    05/06/2015 - Medicals Uploaded
    05/12/2015 - Received NBI from Representative in PH. Uploaded NBI
    05/18/2015 - CO Allocated. Same day Uploaded additional Docs.
    05/22/2015 - Received Delay Email
    07/02/2015 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!
    08/21/2015 - Initial Entry Completed (Melbourne)
    May 2016 - Husband got a Job Offer
    June 2016 - Big Move Melbourne

    All for the Greater Glory of GOD!!!
    Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

  • persephone30persephone30 Los Angeles
    Posts: 162Member
    Joined: Jan 21, 2014
    @Filoz Thanks sis! Nahilo ako sa kaka edit andami palang pictures. Hectic pa ang tours naming yan partida lol 3 more albums pending, ang ganda kasi ng Melbourne! :D
    Excited na rin ako! Grabeh habang nag eedit ako pics naaalala ko aura at ganda ng Melb, gusto ko mag teleport bigla! Sana maka big move ng earlier next yr

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer
    Jan. 2014 - Decided to finally pursue AU Immigration
    Feb. 9, 2014 - Applied for ACS Assessment
    Mar.15, 2014 - Took IELTS Exam @IDP
    Mar. 28, 2014 - IELTS Score: L:8.5; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:6.5
    Apr. 2, 2014 - Applied for remarking
    Apr. 16, 2014 - ACS result suitable
    May 17, 2014 - Retake IELTS @IDP
    May 30, 2014 - IELTS Score: L:8.0; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:7.0
    June 10, 2014 - IELTS Remarking successful! (New IELTS Score: L:8.5; R:9.0; S:7.0; W:7.0)
    June 14, 2014 - Submitted EOI & VIC SS
    June 17, 2014 - updated EOI to uncheck Visa 189 and include Mom as dependent; VIC confirmed Mom is added as dependent.
    Oct. 06,2014 - VIC SS Successful; Invited for Visa 190. Submitted My Health Declaration
    Oct. 15, 2014 - Mom & Baby Medicals @ Cebu Doctor's
    Nov. 11, 2014 - My Medical done at Point Medical
    Nov. 20, 2014 - Requested NBI again via Ms. Sandra
    Nov. 21, 2014 - Lodged Visa 190
    Nov. 25, 2014 - Requested SG PCC
    Dec. 03, 2014 - Received NBI Clearance
    Dec. 04, 2014 - emailed VIC of TRN and status of application
    Dec. 05, 2014 - Collected SG PCC
    Jan. 06, 2015 - Direct Grant! Thank you God!!! GSM Brisbane - Team 33 (IED: Oct 21, 2015)

  • GlennMGlennM Melbourne
    Posts: 67Member
    Joined: May 26, 2014
    @ImB not sure kung malapit sa cbd. 1st time ko kasing papasok ng aus kaya no idea hehe.

    My Visa 489 Timeline
    1. Submit EOI - Feb 2014
    2. Received Invitation - Feb 2015
    3. Visa Grant - Apr 2015
    4. Big Move - Jan 2016

    My Visa 887 Timeline
    1. Submit Application - Apr 2018
    2. Contacted by CO Req Additional Docs - Apr 2019
    3. Visa Grant - Oct 2019

    My Citizenship Timeline
    1. Submit Application - Mar 2021
    2. Interview and Exam Appointment - May 2022
    3. Citizenship Approval - Jun 2022
    4. Citizenship Oathtaking - Waiting for Schedule

  • FilozFiloz Melbourne
    Posts: 185Member
    Joined: Nov 08, 2012
    @persephone30 hahaha ako nga din kung pwede lang lumipad na ngayon papaunta Melby hehehe :) Kitakits soon sis basta set na natin yan meet-up kapag dumating na tayo lahat Melby bound next year. :) Lapit na matapos ang 2015 kaya malapit na ang 2016 woohoo! :) Konting konti nalang. ;)

    Accountant (General): 221111
    Primary Applicant: Husband
    01/29/2013 - IELTS results L-8.5 R-8.0 W-8.0 S-9.0
    05/26/2014 - CPA AU Professional Title granted by CPA Australia
    06/02/2014 - Submitted and paid CPAA Migration Assessment
    07/04/2014 - Assessment by CPAA 11/12 (Questioning about Accounting Theory)
    08/04/2014 - Sent Appeal Letter with all the supporting Documents to CPAA
    08/29/2014 - Received Complete CPAA Assessment Result 12/12 (Academically Suitable for Migration)
    12/12/2014 - Received CPAA Skilled Employment Assessment
    03/26/2015 - Submitted EOI for 189 (75pts)
    03/27/2015 - Invited to apply Visa 189
    04/06/2015 - Lodged Visa 189
    05/02/2015 - Medicals at Gulf X-ray and Laboratories Doha
    05/06/2015 - Medicals Uploaded
    05/12/2015 - Received NBI from Representative in PH. Uploaded NBI
    05/18/2015 - CO Allocated. Same day Uploaded additional Docs.
    05/22/2015 - Received Delay Email
    07/02/2015 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord!
    08/21/2015 - Initial Entry Completed (Melbourne)
    May 2016 - Husband got a Job Offer
    June 2016 - Big Move Melbourne

    All for the Greater Glory of GOD!!!
    Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

  • she16she16 ph
    Posts: 81Member
    Joined: Jun 09, 2014
    edited October 2015
    @ImB Hello! Initial plan namin is Jan. Kaso sabi daw mabagal ang hiring ng Jan. So mnove namin to March. Iniisip nga namin kung Feb nalang eh. kasi para sakto sa schooling ng anak namin. Ikaw kelan ka move?

    2014.04.07 - Starts Preparing Documents
    2014.05.02 - Submitted ACS Skills Assessment
    2014.06.06 - ACS assessed skills as suitable
    2014.12.13 - IELTS L-8.5, R-9, W-7.5, S-7
    2015.03.11 - EOI Submission (NSW SS)
    2015.04.02 - NSW SS Invitation (Withdrew due to and pursue 189)
    2015.04.24 - 189 Invitation
    2015.05.25 - 189 Application Submitted
    2015.07.04 - Medical Completed
    2015.07.05 - Apply NBI at PCC
    2015.07.13 - Received NBI application in PH
    2015.07.14 - First CO contact
    2015.07.15 - Apply PCC
    2015.08.03 - Uploaded Form 80 and NBI Clearance
    2015.08.05 - Police sent CNCC to AU
    2015.08.25 - Visa Grant

  • FuturesFutures Melbourne
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Apr 11, 2015
    Hello po sa lahat! Nice reading all your comments here. Hopefully we can join you there in Melby next year. Early April balak namin kung pagpalain kami at mapunta dyan.

    06Dec14 : IELTS (R7 L7 W7 S6.5)
    12Feb15 : Queued for EA Assessment (BSEE)
    18Apr15 : IELTS Retake (R8.5 L7 W7.5 S7 +10!)
    05May15 : EA positive
    05May15 : Lodge EOI 65 points
    08May15 : Invited for 189
    23June15 : Submitted and paid by BPI Mastercard CC
    17Aug15 : CO assigned (Day 55)
    16Nov15 : Wife's early but successful delivery
    21Nov15 : Applied for baby's passport (RD: December 7)
    08Dec15 : Sent passport to CO
    05Jan16 : Received acknowledgement of additional dependent
    07Jan16 : Received HAP ID for baby's medicals
    09Jan16 : Medicals completed
    25Jan16 : All medical clearance provided
    23Feb16 : Thanks God!

    Preparing for April Big Move!

  • poloypoloy Melbourne
    Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Oct 25, 2015
    Hello, ask ko lang..may offer kc wife ko sa melbourne..we really want to bring our son (mag 2 yrs old pa lang)..kaya ba? How much kaya monthly budget na dapat iallocate for a family of three including insurance since 457 lang visa assuming mga 350 per week ang rent ng place...how much kaya for the rest of the monthly expenses lalo na yung may toddler...most of the inputs we received is mauna kmi ng wife ko para makahanap rin ako ng work diyan but we wanted to hear from people who were able to bring their toddler along and was able to manage it...

    Your feedback will be greatly appreciated...thanks
  • bait0211bait0211 Melbourne
    Posts: 550Member
    Joined: Apr 16, 2013
    @poloy: hi there! online application ba ginawa ng mrs mo? :) good luck on your new journey

    ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
    06.20.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 8; W-7; L- 6.5; S - 6.0)
    09.30.2014 - sent CDR to EA through Singpost
    10.03.2014 - EA received the documents
    12.29.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 6.5; W-6.5; L- 8.5; S - 6.5)
    2.12.2015 - received mail from EA dated 2.5.2015 (positive outcome)
    2.13.2015 - submitted EOI (Visa 190 NSW)
    6.3.2015 - PTE Academic exam (failed)
    7.6.2015 - revised EOI (Visa 190 SA)
    7.14.2015 - PTE Academic (passed - thank u LORD!)
    7.17.2015 - PTE (L 83, R 71, S 65, W 79) - submitted new EOI for Visa 189 (65 points)
    8.3.2015 - Received invite to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) (Permanent) visa application
    8.13.2015 - Lodged Visa Application
    8.17.2015 - SPC Application
    9.3.2015 - NBI
    9.8.2015 - Uploaded SPC and NBI and pictures
    10.6.2015 - Uploaded Form 80
    10.7.2015 - Medical results finalized. All cleared. Thank you Lord!
    10.9.2015 - CO requested for Form 80 for dependent
    10.22.2015 - Golden Email received. Thank you Lord for the VISA grant
    4.11.2016 - Big MOVE to Melbourne
    4.18.2016 - Hubby got a job (Thank you Lord!)
    8.25.2016 - Started looking for a job (If God's will He will provide in the right time)

           PRAY, HOPE & DON't WORRY... :-) PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE
  • poloypoloy Melbourne
    Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Oct 25, 2015
    Nirefer siya ng friend niya...how about you @bait0211, musta ang planned big move or are you in Oz now? How much money did you bring?
  • jkk32wjkk32w Melbourne
    Posts: 682Member
    Joined: Mar 14, 2015
    joining this thread. kaka excite nmn ang Melby team :)
    @bait0211 sis excited nko for u and ur fam.. :) hope to see u sa MEL soon :)

    ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
    02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
    03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
    10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
    10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
    10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
    11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
    11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
    12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
    12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
    12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
    01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
    03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
    03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee! :D
    04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
    07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
    07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
    09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
    09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!

    “Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius

    "Fate loves the fearless." ~James Russell Lowell

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Nirefer siya ng friend niya...how about you @bait0211, musta ang planned big move or are you in Oz now? How much money did you bring?
    Maybe it is jut me but I find this question a bit rude to be asked... :)

    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!!

  • poloypoloy Melbourne
    Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Oct 25, 2015
    noted on that @TasBurrfoot.. please disregard the inquiry...thanks
  • mirasamirasa Melbourne
    Posts: 32Member
    Joined: Jan 29, 2015
    @she16 If ever I receive the visa in December or Januray, baka magmove na din agad ako sa Melbourne para may kasama girlfriend ko dun na nagaaral.

    I think closely related ang occupation namin ng hubby mo and within the same timeframe kami magjobhunt. If medyo magkalapit areas namin pwede kami magmeet or something. And hopefully we can help each other by any means.

    Kitakits :D

    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313)

    08/11/2015 - Submitted ACS assessment
    08/14/2015 - ACS positive results
    09/26/2015 - IELTS GT @ IDP
    10/09/2015 - IELTS Results [L: 7.5, R: 9.0, W: 7.0, S: 7.0 = TBS: 7.5]
    10/12/2015 - Submitted EOI Visa 189 - 65pts
    10/23/2015 - Invitation received
    10/26/2015 - Lodged Visa 189 Application
    11/02/2015 - COC
    11/04/2015 - NBI
    11/09/2015 - Medical
    11/13/2015 - CO assigned
    11/14/2015 - Form 80 uploaded
    11/28/2015 - 189 Visa Grant! :) (All Glory, Honor and Praises to our Lord)

  • jkk32wjkk32w Melbourne
    Posts: 682Member
    Joined: Mar 14, 2015
    anyone here who are YET TO arrive in MEL have opened their bank accounts already? can u share some info please ;) tryin to choose from NAB, ANZ, westpac..or maybe anyone in MEL already and cn shed some light to those who are yet to open a bank account.

    baka nkpag inquire or open nakau ng account..and u have idea ano ung pinka accessible or may maraming branches sa MEL so kahit nasa distant suburb ka its convenient to visit a branch in case and maybe u cn share their rates for savings account or withrawal fees or min balance req..any info u cn share will do :)

    thank you MEL team :)

    ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
    02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
    03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
    10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
    10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
    10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
    11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
    11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
    12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
    12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
    12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
    01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
    03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
    03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee! :D
    04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
    07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
    07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
    09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
    09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!

    “Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius

    "Fate loves the fearless." ~James Russell Lowell

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