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CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
Posts: 54Member
Joined: Oct 20, 2012
Occupation: Software Engineer
Jan 12 2013 - took IELTS
Jan 25 2013 - IELTS results - band 7
Jan 26 2013 - Lodged docs to ACS
Apr 2 2013 - ACS responded and told me to take the RPL route.
Apr 10 2013 - Submitted my RPL form to ACS.
Apr 11 2013 - Got my ACS positive assessment.
Apr 11 2013 - Submitted EOI.
Apr 21 2013 - Got EOI invite.
May 7 2013 - Lodged Visa application
May 22 2013 - CO allocated, team 33 brisbane
June 12 2013 - Submitted SG PCC...back to waiting game.
June 20 2013 - Visa Granted
Posts: 236Member
Joined: Jun 06, 2013
261313 (Software Engineer)
24 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
27 April 2013 - IELTS (L:9 R:8 W:8 S:8.5)
10 May 2013 - Submit EOI
19 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply
30 May 2013 - 189 Visa Application Lodged
06 June 2013 - Medicals done
07 Aug 2013 - CO Allocated (Brisbane T34)
13 Aug 2013 - SG COC Application
19 Aug 2013 - Included fiance in visa application as migrating dependent
27 Aug 2013 - Fiance Medicals and SG COC Application
03 Sept 2013 - SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - Fiance SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!!
Posts: 758Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2013
CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
Posts: 96Member
Joined: Aug 12, 2012
Solo muna and keen on meetups with other forumers if may magsetup.
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10/23/2012 - NSW SS application
12/18/2012 - Received NSW SS approval letter
12/22/2012 - Lodged Visa Application
02/27/2013 - Visa Grant!!
06/30/2013 - IED!
Posts: 758Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2013
CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 11, 2011
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Posts: 54Member
Joined: Oct 20, 2012
kelan pala target punta nyo dun?
Occupation: Software Engineer
Jan 12 2013 - took IELTS
Jan 25 2013 - IELTS results - band 7
Jan 26 2013 - Lodged docs to ACS
Apr 2 2013 - ACS responded and told me to take the RPL route.
Apr 10 2013 - Submitted my RPL form to ACS.
Apr 11 2013 - Got my ACS positive assessment.
Apr 11 2013 - Submitted EOI.
Apr 21 2013 - Got EOI invite.
May 7 2013 - Lodged Visa application
May 22 2013 - CO allocated, team 33 brisbane
June 12 2013 - Submitted SG PCC...back to waiting game.
June 20 2013 - Visa Granted
Posts: 236Member
Joined: Jun 06, 2013
261313 (Software Engineer)
24 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
27 April 2013 - IELTS (L:9 R:8 W:8 S:8.5)
10 May 2013 - Submit EOI
19 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply
30 May 2013 - 189 Visa Application Lodged
06 June 2013 - Medicals done
07 Aug 2013 - CO Allocated (Brisbane T34)
13 Aug 2013 - SG COC Application
19 Aug 2013 - Included fiance in visa application as migrating dependent
27 Aug 2013 - Fiance Medicals and SG COC Application
03 Sept 2013 - SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - Fiance SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!!
Posts: 758Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2013
CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
Posts: 7Member
Joined: Jun 19, 2013
Posts: 758Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2013
CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
Posts: 54Member
Joined: Oct 20, 2012
Occupation: Software Engineer
Jan 12 2013 - took IELTS
Jan 25 2013 - IELTS results - band 7
Jan 26 2013 - Lodged docs to ACS
Apr 2 2013 - ACS responded and told me to take the RPL route.
Apr 10 2013 - Submitted my RPL form to ACS.
Apr 11 2013 - Got my ACS positive assessment.
Apr 11 2013 - Submitted EOI.
Apr 21 2013 - Got EOI invite.
May 7 2013 - Lodged Visa application
May 22 2013 - CO allocated, team 33 brisbane
June 12 2013 - Submitted SG PCC...back to waiting game.
June 20 2013 - Visa Granted
Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 11, 2011
Google for Everything !!!
Posts: 236Member
Joined: Jun 06, 2013
andaming grants these days! kung di pa ma-allocate case ko, ewan ko na! hahaha, oo nga agad-agad. may atat factor ako. excited to start my future! \:D/
261313 (Software Engineer)
24 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
27 April 2013 - IELTS (L:9 R:8 W:8 S:8.5)
10 May 2013 - Submit EOI
19 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply
30 May 2013 - 189 Visa Application Lodged
06 June 2013 - Medicals done
07 Aug 2013 - CO Allocated (Brisbane T34)
13 Aug 2013 - SG COC Application
19 Aug 2013 - Included fiance in visa application as migrating dependent
27 Aug 2013 - Fiance Medicals and SG COC Application
03 Sept 2013 - SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - Fiance SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!!
Posts: 54Member
Joined: Oct 20, 2012
maraming salamat saka sa lahat ng mga tumulong sa mga makukulit na tanong ko.
Occupation: Software Engineer
Jan 12 2013 - took IELTS
Jan 25 2013 - IELTS results - band 7
Jan 26 2013 - Lodged docs to ACS
Apr 2 2013 - ACS responded and told me to take the RPL route.
Apr 10 2013 - Submitted my RPL form to ACS.
Apr 11 2013 - Got my ACS positive assessment.
Apr 11 2013 - Submitted EOI.
Apr 21 2013 - Got EOI invite.
May 7 2013 - Lodged Visa application
May 22 2013 - CO allocated, team 33 brisbane
June 12 2013 - Submitted SG PCC...back to waiting game.
June 20 2013 - Visa Granted
Posts: 236Member
Joined: Jun 06, 2013
yah, napaka-helpful ng forum na 'to for visa applicants. lalo na sa mga di nag-agent.
261313 (Software Engineer)
24 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
27 April 2013 - IELTS (L:9 R:8 W:8 S:8.5)
10 May 2013 - Submit EOI
19 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply
30 May 2013 - 189 Visa Application Lodged
06 June 2013 - Medicals done
07 Aug 2013 - CO Allocated (Brisbane T34)
13 Aug 2013 - SG COC Application
19 Aug 2013 - Included fiance in visa application as migrating dependent
27 Aug 2013 - Fiance Medicals and SG COC Application
03 Sept 2013 - SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - Fiance SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!!
Posts: 758Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2013
CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
Posts: 7Member
Joined: Jun 19, 2013
Posts: 54Member
Joined: Oct 20, 2012
Occupation: Software Engineer
Jan 12 2013 - took IELTS
Jan 25 2013 - IELTS results - band 7
Jan 26 2013 - Lodged docs to ACS
Apr 2 2013 - ACS responded and told me to take the RPL route.
Apr 10 2013 - Submitted my RPL form to ACS.
Apr 11 2013 - Got my ACS positive assessment.
Apr 11 2013 - Submitted EOI.
Apr 21 2013 - Got EOI invite.
May 7 2013 - Lodged Visa application
May 22 2013 - CO allocated, team 33 brisbane
June 12 2013 - Submitted SG PCC...back to waiting game.
June 20 2013 - Visa Granted
Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 11, 2011
Google for Everything !!!
Posts: 758Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2013
CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
Posts: 7Member
Joined: Jun 19, 2013
Posts: 236Member
Joined: Jun 06, 2013
261313 (Software Engineer)
24 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
27 April 2013 - IELTS (L:9 R:8 W:8 S:8.5)
10 May 2013 - Submit EOI
19 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply
30 May 2013 - 189 Visa Application Lodged
06 June 2013 - Medicals done
07 Aug 2013 - CO Allocated (Brisbane T34)
13 Aug 2013 - SG COC Application
19 Aug 2013 - Included fiance in visa application as migrating dependent
27 Aug 2013 - Fiance Medicals and SG COC Application
03 Sept 2013 - SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - Fiance SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!!
Posts: 481Member
Joined: Dec 15, 2012
Mga 1 month din bago ako naka-sweldo. Kasi 2 weeks ako dumating before start work at 2 weeks bago nagka-pay. Maaring di tayo same ng sitwasyon pero baka makatulong pa rin sayo kasi for 1 month I was living on my own baon at solo flight din.
Magastos yung 1st month pre.
1. Rental bond sa apartment normally 4 weeks. Plus 2 weeks advance rental. Pero kung makahanap ka ng flat-sharing, lesser yun.
2. Pagkain mahal. Tsaka groceries. $200-300 a month. More if lagi kumakain sa labas.
3. Internet, mobile. $39 yung phone ko pero internet nasa $50 per month.
3. Pamasahe sa bus.
Tipid nako, tingin ko kasi mag-isa lang ako eh. Yung rental ko lang mahal kasi sarili ko ang place. More than $3k ako nung first month. Kung mababawasan mo po rental mo, mas makakatipid ka pa. Kung makahanap ka ng flat-share na no need rental bond? Lalo if maghahanap pa lang ng work.
Goodluck, at kayang-kaya yan!
21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
8 Jan 2013 - visa approved
Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 11, 2011
it think i was spending 100$/week for a room on a Pinoy couple
Grocery nakikisabay na ako dun sa couple
it was a different story when I went in canberra for a job
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Halimbawa 250/wk yung rental ibig sabihin ba nun:
Rental bond 4wks (1000) + advance 2wks (500) + last 2wks of 1st month (500) = 2000
Pero succeeding months will be 1000 (4wks)?
Yung phone, internet, kuryente, tubig at gas - pwede na kayang i-assume na 200 lahat per month?
Groceries/food - 300 per month
Pamasahe = 150 per month
Reasonable na ba ang budget na 1700 per month? And 2700 for the first month?
261313 (Software Engineer)
24 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
27 April 2013 - IELTS (L:9 R:8 W:8 S:8.5)
10 May 2013 - Submit EOI
19 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply
30 May 2013 - 189 Visa Application Lodged
06 June 2013 - Medicals done
07 Aug 2013 - CO Allocated (Brisbane T34)
13 Aug 2013 - SG COC Application
19 Aug 2013 - Included fiance in visa application as migrating dependent
27 Aug 2013 - Fiance Medicals and SG COC Application
03 Sept 2013 - SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - Fiance SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!!
Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 11, 2011
Kung 250 / wk
Rental Bond 1k$ + 2 weeks lang ang common practice
the succeding week magbabayad ka ng 250$
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@Nadine Magkano po ang apartment nyo sa brisbane, if ok lang po tanungin? Nagtitingin-tingin ako ng apartment sa realestate.com.au pero sa melbourne area and 200 na yung nakikita kong pinakamura.
261313 (Software Engineer)
24 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
27 April 2013 - IELTS (L:9 R:8 W:8 S:8.5)
10 May 2013 - Submit EOI
19 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply
30 May 2013 - 189 Visa Application Lodged
06 June 2013 - Medicals done
07 Aug 2013 - CO Allocated (Brisbane T34)
13 Aug 2013 - SG COC Application
19 Aug 2013 - Included fiance in visa application as migrating dependent
27 Aug 2013 - Fiance Medicals and SG COC Application
03 Sept 2013 - SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - Fiance SG COC Collection
17 Sept 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!!
Posts: 481Member
Joined: Dec 15, 2012
1. Yung rental bond (assuming ha na they will ask for one, kasi if flat-sharing with Noypi, pwedeng wala eh); is $1000 on signing of contract. Tapos, on move-in date, advance 2 weeks $500. Yung next mo bayad, is after 2 weeks na. Normally, every 2 weeks bayad eh. Pwede yata weekly, kaya lang hassle. Mahal apartment ko dito sa Brisbane, sakit sa bulsa talaga. Dito sa area na malapit sa work ko, walang $250 bro.
2. Yung kuryente, gas, every 3 months naman bill. So, ok lang na di mo muna count. Wala pa namang bill yun. May billing cycle po sila. From march to june kong gamit, end of june na dumating bill. Hindi ako nagbabayad ng water for now, libre siya sa apartment.
3. Pamasahe ko less than $100 a month. Kasi, nilalakad ko lang pauwi. Ganito po kasi yun. The farther you are from the city, the lesser your rental, the more din naman pamasahe. So, depende din. In my case, I opted to live near my work para mas convenient na rin.
4. Ok na siguro groceries mo. Hehe. Ako na hindi marunong magsaing ay napipilitan magluto. Mas tipid kasi.
Rental pinakamabigat pre. Yung ibang gastos, pwede ma-adjust, wala naman ikaw anak na iisipin. Kaya, yung mga advice ng mga tao dito na mag flat-share, very helpful advice yun. Laking bawas sa monthly budget.
21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
8 Jan 2013 - visa approved