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  • jaz007_EngTechjaz007_EngTech Mandaluyong
    Posts: 79Member
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    Yey! Multiple visa grant for 3 years to South Korea! Hahahahha... Salamat sa BPI Gold mastercard. Yan ang pinagkakaabalan ko while waiting for the visa that were waiting for.

    Australian visa na lang ang hinihintay ko pa =)

    @jaz007_EngTech I sent na my Facebook account to you =)
    Congrats sis.. Atleast visa grant pa rin.. 1 down, 1 more to go. haha.. thanks sis sa fb account. invited. :)

    main applicant (hubby) 233914 Engineering Technologist (189 visa)
    30-Apr-15 EA outcome letter
    20-Aug-15 PTE Academic 10 points
    22-Aug-15 EOI submitted 60 points
    06-Nov-15 Received Invitation. Thank you God!!!
    11-Nov-15 VISA lodged and paid.
    12-Nov-15 Uploaded documents.
    28-Nov-15 Medical at Nationwide. Additional PPD test for our 3 & 5 years old
    01-Dec-15 CO Contacted from Adelade. Requested additional documents Police Clearance Certificate
    02-Dec-15 PPD test in Makati Med
    03-Dec-2015 Requested Additional LFT Test dependent. Result. Normal
    10-Dec-15 Medical finalize for all dependents
    04-Feb-16 CO communicated again requesting for PCC both Hubby and wife & Form 815. Email CO that wife did not stay in Qatar for more than 12 months. No reply.
    04-Feb-16 Uploaded Form 815 for wife & kids
    16-Feb-16 Upload PCC Qatar. Information provided. Thanks God.
    09-March-16 Visa Granted IED June 14, 2016
    --- We claim it na Lord. Thank you very much po ---

  • bait0211bait0211 Melbourne
    Posts: 550Member
    Joined: Apr 16, 2013
    @jkk32w: thanks sissy! excited na ako. lapit na din kami. hihihi. pagkakita ko ng pictures nyo kagabi para akong kinilig. ansaya-saya! :)

    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
    
  • OZwaldCobblepotOZwaldCobblepot Melbourne
    Posts: 583Member
    Joined: Oct 09, 2015
    @mariem haha wow! pwede pumasyal pasyal muna while waiting for Oz visa hehe

    Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
    08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
    09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
    09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
    10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
    11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
    11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
    11.22.2015 - Received ITA
    11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
    11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
    12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
    12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
    12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
    07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
    08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
    08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally

    IED: October 28, 2016

    A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.

  • mariemmariem Australia
    Posts: 523Member
    Joined: Sep 01, 2015
    OZwaldCobblepot ung ibang nabasa ko sir kasama ng grant letter nya ung form 815, ung isa hours after masubmit me grant na.. ung kabatch ko sa January kinabukasan after masubmit meron na.. granted sya last week.. siguro depe depende sa CO.. I will surely keep everybody posted :)
    nung sinend ko ung 815 via e-mail, i highlighted that i have 4 month old baby in the application, and to please process the visa asap, so we can carefully plan on how to migrate with baby. siguro nakatulong yung request ko sa CO, para asikasuhin nya agad ung visa. hope this helps.

    Wow! Ganyan nga rin ang gagawin ko kapag nag request si CO ng Form 815 sa akin. Challenging ang 3 kids and 1 is currently 8 months old.

    Kaya pala the next day may visa grant kaagad.

    ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
    28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
    06.11.2015 Received Invitation
    28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
    21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
    28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
    22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
    To God be the glory!

  • mariemmariem Australia
    Posts: 523Member
    Joined: Sep 01, 2015
    @mariem haha wow! pwede pumasyal pasyal muna while waiting for Oz visa hehe
    Yes... magpakabusy sa ibang bagay hahahaha... naisip namin ni hubby once nasa Au na kami wala ng yaya to take care of the kids while we're away kaya ito taking advantage of the chance na makatravel. Also once we do the big move everytime we travel with the 3 kiddos na 8-}

    ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
    28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
    06.11.2015 Received Invitation
    28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
    21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
    28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
    22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
    To God be the glory!

  • mariemmariem Australia
    Posts: 523Member
    Joined: Sep 01, 2015
    edited March 2016
    @jaz007_EngTech correct, 1 down and 1 more visa to go.

    ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
    28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
    06.11.2015 Received Invitation
    28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
    21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
    28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
    22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
    To God be the glory!

  • mariemmariem Australia
    Posts: 523Member
    Joined: Sep 01, 2015
    @gelotronic naisip ko lang ngayon, Hindi kaya dahil you have 75 points on your EOI kaya you were given priority for visa grant?

    ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
    28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
    06.11.2015 Received Invitation
    28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
    21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
    28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
    22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
    To God be the glory!

  • ram071312ram071312 Perth, Western Australia
    Posts: 749Member
    Joined: Sep 21, 2015
    @gelotronic baka nga sir.. hehe.. still waiting, pag wala pa I will phone them.. napapraning ako kung complete na ba talaga application ko, pano kasi ung iba me hinihingi pa sa second contact e.. hayy

    Chemical Engineer || ANZSCO 233111
    Aug.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
    Sep.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - [L8.5|R7.5|W6.5|S7]
    Sep.15.2015 - Submitted requirements to EA for assessment
    Sep.19.2015 - Applied for Remarking at IDP Makati
    Nov.04.2015 - Received Remarking Result - Successful: Writing Module changed to Band 7
    Nov.27.2015 - Applied for NBI with husband (with HIT)Dec.14.2015 - Received EA Positive Outcome Letter
    Dec.15.2015 - Submitted EOI Visa 189- 70 points
    Dec.18.2015 - Received ITA
    Dec.19.2015 - Medical at Nationwide Makati (with husband and daughter)
    Dec.22.2015 - Additional test required for daughter : X-ray due to positive PPD skin test
    Dec.22.2015 - Husband's Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
    Dec.23.2015 - My Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
    Jan.12.2016 - Lodged Visa Application
    Jan.12.2016 - Front loaded all documents (including Form 80)
    Jan.13.2016 - Daughter's Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required (Thank you Lord!)
    Jan.28.2016 - CO Allocated - GSM Adelaide, requesting for signed Form 815: Health Undertaking Form for my daughter [Day 16]
    Jan.28.2016 - Submitted signed Form 815 for my daughter [Day 16]
    Mar.18.2016 - Visa Grant, Thank you Lord! [Day 50, from Visa Lodgment] IED - Jul.13.2016
    Mar.18.2016 - Booked flight to Brisbane, QLD (via Qantas) for Initial Entry with family on May.29.2016
    Mar.29.2016 - PDOS at CFO
    May.29.2016 - Initial Entry in Brisbane, QLD fulfilled
    Jan.17, 2017 - Hired by an Au company while still in PH
    Jan. 19, 2017 - Resigned from work in PH
    Feb.10.2017 - Big move to Perth, WA with hubby and daughter
    Feb.13.2017 - 1st day of Full Time Work
    Aug 04.2017 - Start of husband's casual work
    Aug.16.2017 - End of Probationary Period, permanent full time employment confirmed
    Oct. 09.2017 - Start of husband's fulltime work (probationary)

  • ram071312ram071312 Perth, Western Australia
    Posts: 749Member
    Joined: Sep 21, 2015
    @mariem wow sis congrats sa successful medical at sa Korean visa nyo! pangarap ko din makapunta sa Korea at manood ng Kpop concert.. haha

    Chemical Engineer || ANZSCO 233111
    Aug.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
    Sep.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - [L8.5|R7.5|W6.5|S7]
    Sep.15.2015 - Submitted requirements to EA for assessment
    Sep.19.2015 - Applied for Remarking at IDP Makati
    Nov.04.2015 - Received Remarking Result - Successful: Writing Module changed to Band 7
    Nov.27.2015 - Applied for NBI with husband (with HIT)Dec.14.2015 - Received EA Positive Outcome Letter
    Dec.15.2015 - Submitted EOI Visa 189- 70 points
    Dec.18.2015 - Received ITA
    Dec.19.2015 - Medical at Nationwide Makati (with husband and daughter)
    Dec.22.2015 - Additional test required for daughter : X-ray due to positive PPD skin test
    Dec.22.2015 - Husband's Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
    Dec.23.2015 - My Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
    Jan.12.2016 - Lodged Visa Application
    Jan.12.2016 - Front loaded all documents (including Form 80)
    Jan.13.2016 - Daughter's Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required (Thank you Lord!)
    Jan.28.2016 - CO Allocated - GSM Adelaide, requesting for signed Form 815: Health Undertaking Form for my daughter [Day 16]
    Jan.28.2016 - Submitted signed Form 815 for my daughter [Day 16]
    Mar.18.2016 - Visa Grant, Thank you Lord! [Day 50, from Visa Lodgment] IED - Jul.13.2016
    Mar.18.2016 - Booked flight to Brisbane, QLD (via Qantas) for Initial Entry with family on May.29.2016
    Mar.29.2016 - PDOS at CFO
    May.29.2016 - Initial Entry in Brisbane, QLD fulfilled
    Jan.17, 2017 - Hired by an Au company while still in PH
    Jan. 19, 2017 - Resigned from work in PH
    Feb.10.2017 - Big move to Perth, WA with hubby and daughter
    Feb.13.2017 - 1st day of Full Time Work
    Aug 04.2017 - Start of husband's casual work
    Aug.16.2017 - End of Probationary Period, permanent full time employment confirmed
    Oct. 09.2017 - Start of husband's fulltime work (probationary)

  • tootiestooties Mandaluyong
    Posts: 206Member
    Joined: Jun 03, 2015
    Hello guys, from October 2015 batch ako, but I have been hear sa AU n for 1yr eto yumg suggestion k tipid tips:

    Shopping

    cheap, medium quality products (cloths, cutleries, household goods and appliances, some furnitures, beddings etc)

    kmart
    bigw
    reject shop
    dollar king
    target
    Ikea

    those bound for melbourne especially for the first few months n job hunting you might consider getting a month myki pass at 135aud unlimited access to train/tram/bus.

    Budget your transpo cost at 7.52 per day. Yan ang maximum amount n pwede icharge sayo per day. if n reach m n yan unli pass k n..basta make sure you touch on as board and touch off as you leave, if nahuli k nang inspectors 75aud first offense ang fine, then 235aud n ang sunod. (MELBOURNE ONLY)

    As for food (Palengke)

    Eastern suburn BOXHILL is the best! parang mini hong kong..daming chinese!
    South East Suburbs OAKLEIGH and or SPRINGVALE is best..
    Western suburb Footscray market

    Convenience stores:

    Coles.com.au ( free delivery every wednesday for 100aud shopping) ok n if family hindi p hirap mag bit2x..or shop every forthnight

    be sure to get a flybuys loyalty card!

    woolworths.com.au (Get loyalty card)
    aldi.com.au

    Shopping dito is walang tingi2x always in kilo/liter..meron naman small amounts pero sobrang lugi k kasi ang difference is 1au
    so always bulk.

    Costco is also good pero may membership, not recommended if wala k car to carry your goods kasi wholesale/bulk buying only

    Places: (FREE)

    National Gallery of Victoria(NGV)
    ngv.vic.gov.au

    Australian centre of moving image
    acmi.net.au

    Shrine of Remebrance
    shrine.org.au

    Royal Botanical Gardens besides shrine of remembrance

    State Library of Victoria
    slv.vic.gov.au

    Public Transport Apps

    Moovit (Best personal experience tried and tested)

    PTV app ( Government app, ok n rin for announcement if meron disruptions)

    If meron p keo other questions just shoot me an email...
  • OZwaldCobblepotOZwaldCobblepot Melbourne
    Posts: 583Member
    Joined: Oct 09, 2015
    edited March 2016
    haha ayos! Thanks @tooties

    nakakatuwa naman ung thread natin. not just for waiting for grant purposes, nakakakuha na din ng tips prior sa move. haha.

    Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
    08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
    09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
    09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
    10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
    11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
    11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
    11.22.2015 - Received ITA
    11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
    11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
    12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
    12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
    12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
    07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
    08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
    08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally

    IED: October 28, 2016

    A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.

  • mariemmariem Australia
    Posts: 523Member
    Joined: Sep 01, 2015
    @tooties wow very informative :) thumbs up! Anybody from Sydney who can also share hehehe

    ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
    28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
    06.11.2015 Received Invitation
    28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
    21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
    28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
    22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
    To God be the glory!

  • mariemmariem Australia
    Posts: 523Member
    Joined: Sep 01, 2015
    edited March 2016
    haha ayos! Thanks @tooties

    nakakatuwa naman ung thread natin. not just for waiting for grant purposes, nakakakuha na din ng tips prior sa move. haha.
    Correct! Sana may humabol na grant this week.

    ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
    28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
    06.11.2015 Received Invitation
    28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
    21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
    28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
    22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
    To God be the glory!

  • OZwaldCobblepotOZwaldCobblepot Melbourne
    Posts: 583Member
    Joined: Oct 09, 2015
    @mariem baka kayo na yun! haha kapit lang, malapit na yan. haha

    Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
    08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
    09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
    09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
    10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
    11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
    11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
    11.22.2015 - Received ITA
    11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
    11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
    12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
    12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
    12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
    07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
    08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
    08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally

    IED: October 28, 2016

    A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.

  • jedh_gjedh_g Perth WA
    Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 11, 2015
    @sweetheart congrats po sa inyo, off topic pero papaano po kayo nakakatag ng names sa message dito sa forum? Gusto ko sana i-tag yung mga name ang mga intended message recipients sa isang post lang. Appreciate the instruction on how po...thanks and God bless!

    Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer


    Feb. 12, 2016 - Begin PTE-A review & booked exam at Trident
    Mar. 21, 2016 - PTE academic Exam Result PASSED
    (L:66, R:73, S:80, W:67); Thank you Lord!
    LINK http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p156
    Mar. 28, 2016 - Agent updated EOI. Awaiting next round of 189
    April 7, 2016 - Received NSW invite (Visa 190)
    April 13, 2016 - Received 189 invite (8:56 AM). Thank you Lord!
    May 21, 2016 - VISA fee paid to MA. DIBP application received
    May 25, 2016 - NBI clearance certificate forwarded to MA
    May 30, 2016 - 1st CO contact, Team Adelaide (Medicals asked)
    May 31, 2016 - SLEC medical exams with family. Thank you Lord!
    June 1, 2016 - Submit to agent CO request (Wife's NBI, Medicals)
    June 7, 2016 - Youngest son undergone x-ray at SLEC (2nd visit)
    June 14, 2016 - ALL family members "COMPLETED" status to DIBP on medicals
    June 29, 2016 - 2nd CO contact. Requested FORM 815 for son.
    August 4, 2016 VISA GRANT thank you LORD
    August 19, 2016 - PDOS at CFO
    October 26, 2016 - Flight to Sydney (then, fly to Western Australia)
    http://ozbound.goodtimelines.com/timeline/ticker/jedh_g

    Dec. 8, 2016 - Reunited with whole family at Perth

    March 15, 2017 - Landed my first job in WA as pressure vessel inspector (Engineering & Mfg Tradesperson job class)

    JOSHUA 1:9 - I command you. Be strong and steadfast!
    Do not fear nor be dismayed for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

  • prcandprcand Melbourne
    Posts: 490Member
    Joined: Feb 25, 2016
    parang twitter... lagyan mo ng '@' before the name. for example, @jedh_g
    @sweetheart congrats po sa inyo, off topic pero papaano po kayo nakakatag ng names sa message dito sa forum? Gusto ko sana i-tag yung mga name ang mga intended message recipients sa isang post lang. Appreciate the instruction on how po...thanks and God bless!

    Jan 26, 2016: 189 Lodged
    Feb 9, 2016: CO Assigned
    Feb 23, 2016: Submitted Required Docs
    March 18, 2016: Visa Grant
    April 28, 2016: Initial Entry (Bank Opening, Medicare, TFN, etc)
    July 7, 2016: Big Move!

  • mariemmariem Australia
    Posts: 523Member
    Joined: Sep 01, 2015
    @OZwaldCobblepot Yay! Sana nga 8-}

    ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
    28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
    06.11.2015 Received Invitation
    28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
    21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
    28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
    22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
    To God be the glory!

  • jedh_gjedh_g Perth WA
    Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 11, 2015
    @prcand thanks po now I'll try po this time...

    Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer


    Feb. 12, 2016 - Begin PTE-A review & booked exam at Trident
    Mar. 21, 2016 - PTE academic Exam Result PASSED
    (L:66, R:73, S:80, W:67); Thank you Lord!
    LINK http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p156
    Mar. 28, 2016 - Agent updated EOI. Awaiting next round of 189
    April 7, 2016 - Received NSW invite (Visa 190)
    April 13, 2016 - Received 189 invite (8:56 AM). Thank you Lord!
    May 21, 2016 - VISA fee paid to MA. DIBP application received
    May 25, 2016 - NBI clearance certificate forwarded to MA
    May 30, 2016 - 1st CO contact, Team Adelaide (Medicals asked)
    May 31, 2016 - SLEC medical exams with family. Thank you Lord!
    June 1, 2016 - Submit to agent CO request (Wife's NBI, Medicals)
    June 7, 2016 - Youngest son undergone x-ray at SLEC (2nd visit)
    June 14, 2016 - ALL family members "COMPLETED" status to DIBP on medicals
    June 29, 2016 - 2nd CO contact. Requested FORM 815 for son.
    August 4, 2016 VISA GRANT thank you LORD
    August 19, 2016 - PDOS at CFO
    October 26, 2016 - Flight to Sydney (then, fly to Western Australia)
    http://ozbound.goodtimelines.com/timeline/ticker/jedh_g

    Dec. 8, 2016 - Reunited with whole family at Perth

    March 15, 2017 - Landed my first job in WA as pressure vessel inspector (Engineering & Mfg Tradesperson job class)

    JOSHUA 1:9 - I command you. Be strong and steadfast!
    Do not fear nor be dismayed for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

  • prcandprcand Melbourne
    Posts: 490Member
    Joined: Feb 25, 2016
    galing! salamat ng marami dito. by the way, since 1 year ka na andiyan, would you know of cases na nag initial entry lang muna, tapos bumalik to settle for things, and then afterwards ang big move?

    takot ko kasi, baka pag nakita ng immigration officer ung air ticket itinerary tapos may round trip flight back after some days, baka di payagan ma activate ang PR visa / status.
    Hello guys, from October 2015 batch ako, but I have been hear sa AU n for 1yr eto yumg suggestion k tipid tips:

    Shopping

    cheap, medium quality products (cloths, cutleries, household goods and appliances, some furnitures, beddings etc)

    kmart
    bigw
    reject shop
    dollar king
    target
    Ikea

    those bound for melbourne especially for the first few months n job hunting you might consider getting a month myki pass at 135aud unlimited access to train/tram/bus.

    Budget your transpo cost at 7.52 per day. Yan ang maximum amount n pwede icharge sayo per day. if n reach m n yan unli pass k n..basta make sure you touch on as board and touch off as you leave, if nahuli k nang inspectors 75aud first offense ang fine, then 235aud n ang sunod. (MELBOURNE ONLY)

    As for food (Palengke)

    Eastern suburn BOXHILL is the best! parang mini hong kong..daming chinese!
    South East Suburbs OAKLEIGH and or SPRINGVALE is best..
    Western suburb Footscray market

    Convenience stores:

    Coles.com.au ( free delivery every wednesday for 100aud shopping) ok n if family hindi p hirap mag bit2x..or shop every forthnight

    be sure to get a flybuys loyalty card!

    woolworths.com.au (Get loyalty card)
    aldi.com.au

    Shopping dito is walang tingi2x always in kilo/liter..meron naman small amounts pero sobrang lugi k kasi ang difference is 1au
    so always bulk.

    Costco is also good pero may membership, not recommended if wala k car to carry your goods kasi wholesale/bulk buying only

    Places: (FREE)

    National Gallery of Victoria(NGV)
    ngv.vic.gov.au

    Australian centre of moving image
    acmi.net.au

    Shrine of Remebrance
    shrine.org.au

    Royal Botanical Gardens besides shrine of remembrance

    State Library of Victoria
    slv.vic.gov.au

    Public Transport Apps

    Moovit (Best personal experience tried and tested)

    PTV app ( Government app, ok n rin for announcement if meron disruptions)

    If meron p keo other questions just shoot me an email...

    Jan 26, 2016: 189 Lodged
    Feb 9, 2016: CO Assigned
    Feb 23, 2016: Submitted Required Docs
    March 18, 2016: Visa Grant
    April 28, 2016: Initial Entry (Bank Opening, Medicare, TFN, etc)
    July 7, 2016: Big Move!

  • OZwaldCobblepotOZwaldCobblepot Melbourne
    Posts: 583Member
    Joined: Oct 09, 2015
    galing! salamat ng marami dito. by the way, since 1 year ka na andiyan, would you know of cases na nag initial entry lang muna, tapos bumalik to settle for things, and then afterwards ang big move?

    takot ko kasi, baka pag nakita ng immigration officer ung air ticket itinerary tapos may round trip flight back after some days, baka di payagan ma activate ang PR visa / status.
    @prcand may makakatulong sayo jan. fresh na fresh pa ung experience. haha calling @jkk32w hehe

    Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
    08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
    09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
    09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
    10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
    11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
    11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
    11.22.2015 - Received ITA
    11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
    11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
    12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
    12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
    12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
    07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
    08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
    08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally

    IED: October 28, 2016

    A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.

  • prcandprcand Melbourne
    Posts: 490Member
    Joined: Feb 25, 2016
    uy, meron pala! pa-share naman ng experience @jkk32w :)
    galing! salamat ng marami dito. by the way, since 1 year ka na andiyan, would you know of cases na nag initial entry lang muna, tapos bumalik to settle for things, and then afterwards ang big move?

    takot ko kasi, baka pag nakita ng immigration officer ung air ticket itinerary tapos may round trip flight back after some days, baka di payagan ma activate ang PR visa / status.
    @prcand may makakatulong sayo jan. fresh na fresh pa ung experience. haha calling @jkk32w hehe

    Jan 26, 2016: 189 Lodged
    Feb 9, 2016: CO Assigned
    Feb 23, 2016: Submitted Required Docs
    March 18, 2016: Visa Grant
    April 28, 2016: Initial Entry (Bank Opening, Medicare, TFN, etc)
    July 7, 2016: Big Move!

  • p0rn5taRp0rn5taR Melbourne
    Posts: 147Member
    Joined: Aug 02, 2011
    hello @prcand! pareho kami ni @jkk32w.. sa case ko, nag initial entry ako sa Melbourne last Feb. 5, then babalik ako bukas sa SG to settle things.. hanggang end of the month nlng ako sa current employer ko tas balik na ako dito for good by March 31.. hindi nmn hinihingi ng IO ang flight itinerary ko nung dumating ako.. so d kailangan mag-alala :D

    AUSTRALIA MIGRATION TIMELINE:

    Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts

    August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
    August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)

    ----- Decided to gain more experience -----

    October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer

    • ACS Stage 1
      October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
      October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);

    • Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
      October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
      November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
      November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved

    • Received invitation to lodge visa 190
      November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
      November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190

    • Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
      November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
      December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
      December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
      December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC

    • Claimed and uploaded SG CoC

    • Uploaded Form 80
      December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
      December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever! :D
      February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
      March 31, 2016: Big Move

    "When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho

  • prcandprcand Melbourne
    Posts: 490Member
    Joined: Feb 25, 2016
    ayos! di pala kelangan ipakita ang air ticket. pumayag employer mo na mag leave for 1 month? magawa rin yan, pero takot ako i-cancel nila epass ko, di na makabalik LOL

    SATA chai chee ka din? ang bilis nila, kinabukasan agad... submitted and cleared ang medical exam.
    hello @prcand! pareho kami ni @jkk32w.. sa case ko, nag initial entry ako sa Melbourne last Feb. 5, then babalik ako bukas sa SG to settle things.. hanggang end of the month nlng ako sa current employer ko tas balik na ako dito for good by March 31.. hindi nmn hinihingi ng IO ang flight itinerary ko nung dumating ako.. so d kailangan mag-alala :D

    Jan 26, 2016: 189 Lodged
    Feb 9, 2016: CO Assigned
    Feb 23, 2016: Submitted Required Docs
    March 18, 2016: Visa Grant
    April 28, 2016: Initial Entry (Bank Opening, Medicare, TFN, etc)
    July 7, 2016: Big Move!

  • p0rn5taRp0rn5taR Melbourne
    Posts: 147Member
    Joined: Aug 02, 2011
    @prcand hindi ako nagpaalam.. wag kang maingay ha :D hahahaha anyway.. work from home kasi ako kaya nagtatrabaho pa rin ako kahit nandito ako.. uu akala ko nga 2-3 days pa kasi yun yung sabi nung nasa frontdesk.. nung nicheck ko yung status the following day, tapos na.. ehdi bongga dba? :D hahahah

    AUSTRALIA MIGRATION TIMELINE:

    Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts

    August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
    August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)

    ----- Decided to gain more experience -----

    October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer

    • ACS Stage 1
      October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
      October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);

    • Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
      October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
      November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
      November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved

    • Received invitation to lodge visa 190
      November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
      November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190

    • Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
      November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
      December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
      December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
      December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC

    • Claimed and uploaded SG CoC

    • Uploaded Form 80
      December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
      December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever! :D
      February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
      March 31, 2016: Big Move

    "When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho

  • jandmjandm Sydney
    Posts: 281Member
    Joined: Aug 27, 2015
    hello @prcand! pareho kami ni @jkk32w.. sa case ko, nag initial entry ako sa Melbourne last Feb. 5, then babalik ako bukas sa SG to settle things.. hanggang end of the month nlng ako sa current employer ko tas balik na ako dito for good by March 31.. hindi nmn hinihingi ng IO ang flight itinerary ko nung dumating ako.. so d kailangan mag-alala :D
    nung nag initial entry po ba kayo pumunta kyo sa centrelink then sinabi nyo ba for some weeks/days lng muna kayo sa oz then babalik in some time again for the big move? nagtanong ba sila ng details like kelan ung plan na balik sa oz? thanks thanks!

    Software Engineer 261313
    Aug 1 2015 : IELTS L-8.5 R-8.5 W-7.5 S-7.5
    Oct 6 2015 : ACS Assessment Application
    Oct 13 2015 : ACS Result
    Oct 13 2015 : EOI Application (visa 189 - 60pts, visa 190 - 65 pts)
    Dec 1 2015: ACS Re-assessment (added work exp)
    Dec 8 2015: ACS Result
    Dec 8 2015: Updated EOI (visa 189 - 65pts, visa 190 - 70 pts)
    Dec 18 2015: Received ITA for visa 189 and visa 190 (NSW)
    Dec 21 2015: Lodged visa 189 application
    Jan 14 2016: CO Allocated - GSM Brisbane (requesting for PCC and Form 815)
    Jan 28 2016: Uploaded docs requested
    Feb 6 2016: Visa Grant :)

  • jkk32wjkk32w Melbourne
    Posts: 682Member
    Joined: Mar 14, 2015
    @jandm hello! wlapo silang ask f mag settle or initial entry. I think wats important is as long as ur PR ur eligible to apply na. whther ur here or not I dnt think its an issue. of curs f wla ka dito indii mo rin sia mggamit hehe

    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

  • p0rn5taRp0rn5taR Melbourne
    Posts: 147Member
    Joined: Aug 02, 2011
    @jandm tama c @jkk32w.. wala na silang mga questions pa.. pag nipresent mo na yung grant, paprocess na nila agad..

    AUSTRALIA MIGRATION TIMELINE:

    Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts

    August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
    August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)

    ----- Decided to gain more experience -----

    October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer

    • ACS Stage 1
      October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
      October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);

    • Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
      October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
      November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
      November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved

    • Received invitation to lodge visa 190
      November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
      November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190

    • Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
      November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
      December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
      December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
      December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC

    • Claimed and uploaded SG CoC

    • Uploaded Form 80
      December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
      December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever! :D
      February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
      March 31, 2016: Big Move

    "When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho

  • prcandprcand Melbourne
    Posts: 490Member
    Joined: Feb 25, 2016
    Sige, try ko ring gawin mag leave muna. Di kasi kaya mag WFH for one month ;p

    Ang sarap ng feeling pag welcome ka as PR, unlike kung san tayo ngayon na pahirapan pag di ka flavor of the month LOL
    @prcand hindi ako nagpaalam.. wag kang maingay ha :D hahahaha anyway.. work from home kasi ako kaya nagtatrabaho pa rin ako kahit nandito ako.. uu akala ko nga 2-3 days pa kasi yun yung sabi nung nasa frontdesk.. nung nicheck ko yung status the following day, tapos na.. ehdi bongga dba? :D hahahah

    Jan 26, 2016: 189 Lodged
    Feb 9, 2016: CO Assigned
    Feb 23, 2016: Submitted Required Docs
    March 18, 2016: Visa Grant
    April 28, 2016: Initial Entry (Bank Opening, Medicare, TFN, etc)
    July 7, 2016: Big Move!

  • prcandprcand Melbourne
    Posts: 490Member
    Joined: Feb 25, 2016
    Parang mas mahirap pa i-clear ang immigration officer sa Manila no? Dami nila tanong LOL
    @jandm hello! wlapo silang ask f mag settle or initial entry. I think wats important is as long as ur PR ur eligible to apply na. whther ur here or not I dnt think its an issue. of curs f wla ka dito indii mo rin sia mggamit hehe

    Jan 26, 2016: 189 Lodged
    Feb 9, 2016: CO Assigned
    Feb 23, 2016: Submitted Required Docs
    March 18, 2016: Visa Grant
    April 28, 2016: Initial Entry (Bank Opening, Medicare, TFN, etc)
    July 7, 2016: Big Move!

  • jandmjandm Sydney
    Posts: 281Member
    Joined: Aug 27, 2015
    @p0rn5taR @jkk32w ang galing naman no questions asked na pala nagpprepare pa kmi ng isasagot sa centrelink just incase tanungin kmi kung kelan kmi babalik hehehe..since may 2 kids kmi, may required no. of days ba na kelangan magstay sa oz to be eligible sa family support benefits?

    Software Engineer 261313
    Aug 1 2015 : IELTS L-8.5 R-8.5 W-7.5 S-7.5
    Oct 6 2015 : ACS Assessment Application
    Oct 13 2015 : ACS Result
    Oct 13 2015 : EOI Application (visa 189 - 60pts, visa 190 - 65 pts)
    Dec 1 2015: ACS Re-assessment (added work exp)
    Dec 8 2015: ACS Result
    Dec 8 2015: Updated EOI (visa 189 - 65pts, visa 190 - 70 pts)
    Dec 18 2015: Received ITA for visa 189 and visa 190 (NSW)
    Dec 21 2015: Lodged visa 189 application
    Jan 14 2016: CO Allocated - GSM Brisbane (requesting for PCC and Form 815)
    Jan 28 2016: Uploaded docs requested
    Feb 6 2016: Visa Grant :)

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