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  • MeggerMegger Sydney
    Posts: 913Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2014
    Galing ng May batch.. All the best po sa lahat..

    312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary

    11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
    02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
    04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
    05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
    05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
    06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
    06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
    06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
    07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
    07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
    08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
    23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )

  • jmban33jmban33 New Farm
    Posts: 289Member
    Joined: Mar 09, 2016
    @elleb1 try meriton serviced apartments competitive ang rates at ok ang amenities. You can reserve and pay during check in
  • elleb1elleb1 Muscat
    Posts: 706Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2016
    @jmban33 thanks for sharing :-) dun kayo nag book? Kelan yung entry nyo?

    Microbiologist (Main applicant - husband)

    May 2014 - signed contract with MA
    March 2015 - Skills assessment
    June 2015 - IELTS , positive skills assessment
    July 2015 - EOI, target state "any"
    October 2015 - EOI, target state "NSW"
    09March2016 - Received ITA from NSW (65 +5 pts)
    20March2016 - Submitted required docs and payment online
    04April2016 - Approval from NSW and ITA for visa 190
    25May2016 - Lodge Visa 190
    25June2016 - Medicals, submitted PCC Oman and NBI
    11July2016 - Visa Grant , Thank you Lord! :)

  • jmban33jmban33 New Farm
    Posts: 289Member
    Joined: Mar 09, 2016
    @elleb1 Last week we were there. Booked Meriton Service Apt in Mascot para may thrill and MRT ride to CBD
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    edited January 2017
    Hi all! Just wanna share a good news, I just passed my driving test and got my full license. By the way, I'm in Melbourne. I did my test in Sunshine. I'm a beginner driver kaya sa mga katulad ko na nagsisimula pa lang, may pagasa po tayong makapasa, hehe :D Just a week before coming over to Australia (dahil gahul na sa oras), i got my Ph license. Netong PR na kami, i decided to convert mine. Yung Ph license ko was expired but was accepted by Vicroads. If I'm not mistaken, sabi sa Vicroads okay lang na expired as long as its not past 12mos. I did 3 tests for the conversion of my Ph license.

    1) Knowledge test - pag nakapasa rito mabibigyan ka ng Learner's Permit. The LP will allow you to drive provided that you are driving with someone who has a full license. For this one, i called to book in for the test. At the test date, i brought my overseas license, passport, Medicare card, a bill with our address on it and the Form which i downloaded from the VicRoads website. The tests costs $40.90. If you pass, may babayarang $23.70 for the LP card. Madali lang yung test. It's a computer-based test, multiple choice. May downloadable na handbook sa VicRoads website and an online practice test.

    Here is another website where you can do your online practice aside from the VicRoads website:
    http://aussie-driver.com/

    2) Hazard Perception Test - It's also a computer-based exam. It's basically a driving simulation. You will be asked to watch videos and from there you'll be asked when to stop, turn, move off and slow down by clicking the mouse button. At the start of the test, may 2 practice tests, be sure to remember the answer kasi it may appear on the test itself. Don't be a click-happy because not all the time na kailangan mong pumindot. :) The tests costs $35.50. You can review HPT through these websites:
    https://drivesmart.vic.gov.au/
    http://mylicence.sa.gov.au/hazard-perception-test

    3) Drive test - I paid $60.70 for the test and $78 for the license card (valid for 3yrs). You can opt to get the 10yrs validity which costs $270+. Because I didn't have much experience in driving, i did 20 driving lessons here in Au. I had 3 instructors. I failed my 1st drive test because I forgot to signal and i lightly hit the kerb. That's when I decided to change my instructor. I would suggest na kung kukuha kayo ng instructor make sure na he's with a driving school and it's his fulltime job. It really makes a big difference. After failing the test, I stopped doing the lessons not until a week before my test. The last one was with an RACV driving instructor. I would say that out of all the instructors that I had, siya yung malinaw magexplain and napoint out niya lahat ng iniexpect na gagawin ko sa test. We drove thru the test routes din. I paid $297 for a 5 hr lesson (RACV member so we had discount) and for the test date itself i paid $230 for a 90min practice before the test + the test itself. Mahal pero sulit. 6 days before my driving test, everyday for an hour akong nagpractice. With the drive test, its more on the technical side of driving. You are expected to obey and put into practice ALL the rules. I have a PDF file, on how they are going to mark/assess the applicants. If you want a copy just let me know and I'll email them to you. Before starting the test, may pre-drive check. The testing officer will ask you to identify some vehicle controls. There are 2 stages for the driving test. 1st stage ay sa quieter envt. They will either asked you to do a reverse parallel parking or a 3 pt turn. If you can't do it, then the test ends in stage 1. 2nd stage ay sa areas where the speed is in 60-80km/hr. They will ask you to do lane changes, u turn, and turning in the median, etc.

    TIPS FOR BEGINNERS: Don't rush, take your time. On my first try, i was rushing kasi i want to finish the task given by the testing officer straight away which didn't do me any good. Remember, they say "when safe" so do it only when its safe. Pag hindi ka sure sa speed just stay on 50km/hr except of course sa mga permanent 40signs and during school times. Before turning into an intersection, make sure to check the sign where you're heading to like STOP sign, SPEED, or if you need to MERGE later on. Pag may STOP sign make sure to STOP for 5seconds. Check and give way to pedestrians. Turn slowly. Check the gear before you move. Always do mirror checks. INDICATORS! Its a critical error if you forgot to put them on. Sometimes, they trick you into changing lane sa may white solid line (near traffic lights) so watch out for this.
    Lastly, Pray hard. :) To God Be The Glory! Goodluck to all.

    @Captain_A @Abby_ @jedh_g @facelesshero

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • jedh_gjedh_g Perth WA
    Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 11, 2015
    @Cassey nice sharing as I'm about to prepare for mine too. Kindly send to my email the PDF file at [email protected]

    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.

  • greatsoulgreatsoul Singapore
    Posts: 369Member
    Joined: Mar 03, 2014
    @Cassey tatanggapin kaya nila yung drivers license na papel. kaloka LTo namin sa province. wala parin card! thanks for sharing btw

    Analyst Programmer: ANZSCO Code 261311
    Age: 30 points ; Education: 15 points ; Experience: 10 points ; PTE: 10 points
    Visa 189 - 65 pts

    • June 06, 2016: Gathering ACS requirements
    • July 02, 2016: Submitted documents to ACS for Skills Assessment
    • July 11, 2016: Suitable AQF Bachelors Degree (4yrs experience deducted)
    • July 26, 2016: PTE Mock Exam A { L:69, R:61, S:68, W:66 }
    • July 27, 2016: PTE Mock Exam B { L:67, R:56, S:64, W:63 }
    • July 29, 2016: PTE Exam { L:63, R:61, S:58, W:65 } - failed
    • Oct 28, 2016 : PTE Exam { L:67, R:64, S:69, W:66 } - failed
    • Nov 15, 2016 : PTE Exam { L:66, R:69, S:66, W:74 } - Passed!!!
    • Nov 16, 2016 : Lodge EOI - 190 {70pts} , 189 {65pts}
    • Nov 25, 2016 : Invitation NSW State Sponsorship Visa 190
    • Dec 07, 2016 : Applied 190 State Nomination
    • Dec 16, 2016 : Medical @ Sata Bedok SG
    • Dec 21, 2016 : Invitation to Apply Visa 189
    • Jan 05, 2017 : Lodge Visa 189, Frontloaded all documents except SG COC
    • Jan 11, 2017 : Uploaded SG COC
    • Jan 18, 2017 : Uploaded SG COC - revised record date
    • Jan 30, 2017 : Direct Grant (GSM Adelaide)
    • June 2017 : IED Sydney/Melbourne
    • Dec 2017 : Big Move

    IN GOD WE TRUST!

  • jedh_gjedh_g Perth WA
    Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 11, 2015
    @greatsoul here in WA, they won't as ID card is the legitimate and acceptable ones in Department of Transport. I suggest you can bring the paper (LTO renewed driver's license) but also present the old driver's license ID card as well. There are several tight or light legislations on the road every state. Cheers mate!

    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.

  • engineer20engineer20 Sydney
    Posts: 1,719Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 09, 2011
    @greatsoul why not try to convert your PH DL to an SG DL para mas madali na iconvert sa AU DL. kailangan nga lang ng physical card.

    29May2015: Submitted Online Application to VETASSESS (312112 Building Associate)
    02Jun2015: Lodged Date at VETASSESS
    28Aug2015: VETASSESS Assessment Completed (312112 Building Associate) - POSITIVE
    17Oct2015: PTE-A taken at SG
    19Oct2015: PTE-A Result: L-83, R-90, S-76, W-90 OAS-87
    19Oct2015: Submitted EOI Visa 190 (65 points plus SS 5 points if granted)
    19Oct2015: Submitted VIC SS Online Application Visa 190
    20Oct2015: VIC acknowledged SS application and gave Reference Number
    02Nov2015: VIC SS Application Rejected
    05Nov2015: Submitted Online Reassessment to VETASSESS (312212 Civil Engineering Technician) 08Feb2016: VETASSESS Outcome POSITIVE
    07Nov2015: Updated EOI to select NSW (312112)
    18Dec2015: Received NSW SS Invitation Stream 2
    21Dec2015: Lodged NSW SS Application
    12Jan2016: NSW SS Approved / Visa 190 ITA Received
    29Jan2016: SG PCC (Me) / Medical (Me, Wife and Kid)
    01Feb2016: Medicals Cleared
    05Feb2016: Lodged Visa 190
    18Feb2016: NBI Clearance Applied (Me and Wife) - HIT
    29Feb2016: SG PCC (Wife)
    03Mar2016: Collected and Uploaded NBI Clearance
    04Mar2016: Direct Grant
    07May2016: Initial Entry (Sydney)
    16Jul2017: Big Move
    Oct2020: Lodged Citizenship Application
    May2021: Citizenship Interview and Test
    TBA: Citizenship Ceremony

  • pinkpink SA
    Posts: 499Member
    Joined: Oct 20, 2015
    @Cassey nice!! Thanks for the very helpful tips!

    Occupation: Accountant 190/75pts

    28.12.15 IELTS - Unsuccessful
    23.02.16 PTE - Successful 10 pts
    23.04.16 CPAA positive skills assessment
    11.05.16 CPAA positive employment assessment (minus 5 yrs for EA experience) :(
    12.05.16 EOI 189-65points and190 NSW-70points
    23.05.16 PTE take 2 for 20 points - unsuccessful
    22.06.16 PTE take 3 for 20 points - unsuccessful
    01.08.16 Sent appeal to CPAA to reconsider EA experience
    05.08.16 Submitted SA 190 application under chain migration
    07.09.16 CPAA positive result of appeal/Updated EOI 189/70; 190/75
    16.09.16 NSW nomination - will let this expire
    28.09.16 SA approval/ITA 190 received
    17.10.16 Medicals at SLEC BGC
    01.11.16 Lodged
    30.11.16 Received Immi Assessment Commenced/CO allocation email
    11.01.17 DG
    16.04.17 Big move

  • Captain_ACaptain_A AUSTRALIA
    Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 04, 2012
    @Cassey congrats kasi, search ng car..

    may questions ako sa kabilang thread.. Thanks

    18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
    06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
    26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
    06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
    07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
    11 May '16 Got ITA
    02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
    04 Jul '16 Direct Grant

    Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @jedh_g Already sent. :) Hindi nga lang ako sure kung pareho VicRoads with South AU pero when i browsed the SA website to read on the rules, its the same. Mas detailed at mas maganda yung website ng SA actually. :) Goodluck sa test.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    edited January 2017
    @greatsoul For driving here in AU, i think may nabasa ako somewhere sa forum na sabi sa kanya need niya ng authentication from LTO at the same time yung receipt from LTO at copy of the grant kung magdadrive dito using the paper license. :)

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @pink No worries, :)

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • jedh_gjedh_g Perth WA
    Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 11, 2015
    @Cassey thanks mate got it. And finally, I now knew your real name na rin mate...cheers! :\">

    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.

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    edited January 2017
    Nauna na yung kotse, hehe. Bago ko kasi ipinaconvert yung Ph license, sinulit ko yung 6mos para makapagdrive at makapagpractice gamit yung overseas license. Need kasi ang kotse dito talaga kaya pinush namin.

    Gusto ko ring ishare sa lahat that as long as you have a job either Full time or Part time kahit walang pangdeposit, you can get a NEW car. :)

    One tip pala is to shop around, check niyo sa iba't ibang dealers how much yung car at kung may ioofer silang freebies before signing anything. Check niyo rin yung iba't ibang financial institutions kung ilang % yung interest. Regarding the dealers, make sure na malapit sa bahay ninyo para pag ipapaservice yung car, madali lang puntahan yung service center. Sa dealership maraming products/services like tinting,paint protection,additional warranty na iooffer, so before saying yes make sure na talagang kailangan niyo at hindi siya mas mahal sa labas. With the insurance, normally mas mahal sa dealership kaya mas magandang kumuha sa labas. We are with RACV. Mura din ang Suncorp, AAMI at Budget Direct kaso di ko alam kung maganda service nila. :)

    Hope this somehow helps you when you purchase your car. :)


    @Captain_A @pink @jedh_g @paulcasablanca1980 @elleb1

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    edited January 2017
    @jedh_g Hehe Cassey is my daughter's nickname btw. :) and as much as possible gusto ko pa rin ng privacy takot kasi ako na baka may gumamit ng name ko sa scam.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • jedh_gjedh_g Perth WA
    Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 11, 2015
    @Cassey one tip to share is avoid balloon repayments yun akala mo bayad mo na yun pala meron pa babayaran at end of paying period. And find an interest rate at least 4-5% good deal na when you buy a car and find at least a low mileage car if 2nd hand.

    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.

  • elleb1elleb1 Muscat
    Posts: 706Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2016
    @Cassey thanks for sharing these tips, yung license from overseas license pala pued magamit for 6 mos and buti na banggit mo na kahit part time pued pa rin makakuha ng car :-)

    Microbiologist (Main applicant - husband)

    May 2014 - signed contract with MA
    March 2015 - Skills assessment
    June 2015 - IELTS , positive skills assessment
    July 2015 - EOI, target state "any"
    October 2015 - EOI, target state "NSW"
    09March2016 - Received ITA from NSW (65 +5 pts)
    20March2016 - Submitted required docs and payment online
    04April2016 - Approval from NSW and ITA for visa 190
    25May2016 - Lodge Visa 190
    25June2016 - Medicals, submitted PCC Oman and NBI
    11July2016 - Visa Grant , Thank you Lord! :)

  • elleb1elleb1 Muscat
    Posts: 706Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2016
    @jmban33 pued ma share magkano budget nyo for food and transpo in Sydney during your stay? Ilang days and ilang persons kayo? Naka book kami sa Quest Macquaire Park :-)

    Microbiologist (Main applicant - husband)

    May 2014 - signed contract with MA
    March 2015 - Skills assessment
    June 2015 - IELTS , positive skills assessment
    July 2015 - EOI, target state "any"
    October 2015 - EOI, target state "NSW"
    09March2016 - Received ITA from NSW (65 +5 pts)
    20March2016 - Submitted required docs and payment online
    04April2016 - Approval from NSW and ITA for visa 190
    25May2016 - Lodge Visa 190
    25June2016 - Medicals, submitted PCC Oman and NBI
    11July2016 - Visa Grant , Thank you Lord! :)

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @elleb1 Walang anuman, i would love to listen to all your soon-to-be experiences din. Yung 6mos pala dito sa Victoria, dko lang alam sa NSW. :) Yung kawork ko part-time lang siya pero naapprove siya for a new car.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • elleb1elleb1 Muscat
    Posts: 706Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2016
    @Cassey cge check ko pala sa NSW :-) Thanks also for all your tips:-)

    Microbiologist (Main applicant - husband)

    May 2014 - signed contract with MA
    March 2015 - Skills assessment
    June 2015 - IELTS , positive skills assessment
    July 2015 - EOI, target state "any"
    October 2015 - EOI, target state "NSW"
    09March2016 - Received ITA from NSW (65 +5 pts)
    20March2016 - Submitted required docs and payment online
    04April2016 - Approval from NSW and ITA for visa 190
    25May2016 - Lodge Visa 190
    25June2016 - Medicals, submitted PCC Oman and NBI
    11July2016 - Visa Grant , Thank you Lord! :)

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @elleb1 No worries, :) Kelan ang big move ninyo?

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • elleb1elleb1 Muscat
    Posts: 706Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2016
    @Cassey 1st quarter of 2018 pa yung big move, initial entry kami ng March 5 :-)

    Microbiologist (Main applicant - husband)

    May 2014 - signed contract with MA
    March 2015 - Skills assessment
    June 2015 - IELTS , positive skills assessment
    July 2015 - EOI, target state "any"
    October 2015 - EOI, target state "NSW"
    09March2016 - Received ITA from NSW (65 +5 pts)
    20March2016 - Submitted required docs and payment online
    04April2016 - Approval from NSW and ITA for visa 190
    25May2016 - Lodge Visa 190
    25June2016 - Medicals, submitted PCC Oman and NBI
    11July2016 - Visa Grant , Thank you Lord! :)

  • jmban33jmban33 New Farm
    Posts: 289Member
    Joined: Mar 09, 2016
    @elleb1 Quest apartments should be ok. 3( Wife and Kid) kami pumunta dun for 9 days 8 nights
    Eto yung mga nagastos namin in AUD
    Service Apartment : 1500 (8 nights)
    Taxi From Airport to Mascot ( 6-9 Km) : 20 (Including Airport surcharge)
    Groceries ( Woolworth ) : 200 ( Bfast and food for going out)
    Eat Out : 250 (around 4 X lang kami kumain sa mga resto kasi mpstly meet with friends)
    Car Rental : 80 ( 12 hrs rent )
    Scenic World Tickets : 102 ( Family price )
    Cruise Dinner : around 250
    Shuttle from Apartment to hotel : 18




  • engineer20engineer20 Sydney
    Posts: 1,719Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 09, 2011
    elleb1 said:

    @Cassey cge check ko pala sa NSW :-) Thanks also for all your tips:-)

    @elleb1 3 months lang validity na magagamit ang overseas licence sa NSW. and since mag-initial entry ka na sa March 2017, pagbalik nyo sa 2018 ay di mo na magagamit yun at kailangan mo ng kumuha ng NSW licence.

    29May2015: Submitted Online Application to VETASSESS (312112 Building Associate)
    02Jun2015: Lodged Date at VETASSESS
    28Aug2015: VETASSESS Assessment Completed (312112 Building Associate) - POSITIVE
    17Oct2015: PTE-A taken at SG
    19Oct2015: PTE-A Result: L-83, R-90, S-76, W-90 OAS-87
    19Oct2015: Submitted EOI Visa 190 (65 points plus SS 5 points if granted)
    19Oct2015: Submitted VIC SS Online Application Visa 190
    20Oct2015: VIC acknowledged SS application and gave Reference Number
    02Nov2015: VIC SS Application Rejected
    05Nov2015: Submitted Online Reassessment to VETASSESS (312212 Civil Engineering Technician) 08Feb2016: VETASSESS Outcome POSITIVE
    07Nov2015: Updated EOI to select NSW (312112)
    18Dec2015: Received NSW SS Invitation Stream 2
    21Dec2015: Lodged NSW SS Application
    12Jan2016: NSW SS Approved / Visa 190 ITA Received
    29Jan2016: SG PCC (Me) / Medical (Me, Wife and Kid)
    01Feb2016: Medicals Cleared
    05Feb2016: Lodged Visa 190
    18Feb2016: NBI Clearance Applied (Me and Wife) - HIT
    29Feb2016: SG PCC (Wife)
    03Mar2016: Collected and Uploaded NBI Clearance
    04Mar2016: Direct Grant
    07May2016: Initial Entry (Sydney)
    16Jul2017: Big Move
    Oct2020: Lodged Citizenship Application
    May2021: Citizenship Interview and Test
    TBA: Citizenship Ceremony

  • elleb1elleb1 Muscat
    Posts: 706Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2016
    @jmban33 thanks for sharing :) halos same tayo kami nman 10 days and 9 nights doon. Kelan nyo plan mag big move? God bless:)

    Microbiologist (Main applicant - husband)

    May 2014 - signed contract with MA
    March 2015 - Skills assessment
    June 2015 - IELTS , positive skills assessment
    July 2015 - EOI, target state "any"
    October 2015 - EOI, target state "NSW"
    09March2016 - Received ITA from NSW (65 +5 pts)
    20March2016 - Submitted required docs and payment online
    04April2016 - Approval from NSW and ITA for visa 190
    25May2016 - Lodge Visa 190
    25June2016 - Medicals, submitted PCC Oman and NBI
    11July2016 - Visa Grant , Thank you Lord! :)

  • elleb1elleb1 Muscat
    Posts: 706Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2016
    @engineer20 noted salamat at na inform mo ko, hindi ko naisip na me initial entry nga pala kami.

    Microbiologist (Main applicant - husband)

    May 2014 - signed contract with MA
    March 2015 - Skills assessment
    June 2015 - IELTS , positive skills assessment
    July 2015 - EOI, target state "any"
    October 2015 - EOI, target state "NSW"
    09March2016 - Received ITA from NSW (65 +5 pts)
    20March2016 - Submitted required docs and payment online
    04April2016 - Approval from NSW and ITA for visa 190
    25May2016 - Lodge Visa 190
    25June2016 - Medicals, submitted PCC Oman and NBI
    11July2016 - Visa Grant , Thank you Lord! :)

  • ms.dee_celestielms.dee_celestiel Dubai
    Posts: 136Member
    Joined: Aug 29, 2016
    @elleb1 Hello, nagbago na kami ng plans sis. Supposedly, IE kami sa April this yr at BM ng Mar 2018. kaso pag iisahin na lang namin IE at BM maybe this August/September 2017 kase ayaw na naming magrenew ng renta sa bahay dto sa dxb tapos sakto expired na visa ng anak ko nun. Sydney din kami and meron ako friend na matutuluyan muna habnag trying to settle.

    Lapit na ang IE nyo goodluck sis!

    ANZSCO 221111 - Accountant (General)

    Age = 30pts
    Aug xx, 2015 - Decided to pursue OZ dream
    Oct xx, 2015 - Started to gather docs (syllabus, COE etc.)
    Mar 29, 2016 - 1st take PTE-A: L87/R76/S83/W82=78 (+10pts. But min. for Accountants 70pts. Retake.)
    May 18, 2016 - 2nd take PTE-A: L85/R83/S80/W83=81 20pts. (God is good!).
    July 02, 2016 - Educ. Qualification = Positive Assess. by CPAA. 15pts.
    Aug 10, 2016 - Skilled Employment = Positive Assess. by CPAA. 10pts
    Aug 28, 2016 - Submitted EOI for Subclass 189 (75 points)
    Sep 01, 2016 - ITA (12:15am Oz time)
    Sep 24, 2016 - Medicals done
    Sep 27, 2016 - NBI Released
    Oct 01, 2016 - All Medicals cleared (Me, husband & child)
    Oct 18, 2016 - Dubai PCC/Husband's Sharjah PCC released
    Oct 26, 2016 - Visa 189 Lodged
    Nov 15, 2015 - Direct Grant (Thank you Lord!)

    DIY application. 'Progress not Perfection' is my mantra while applying and waiting. By God's grace everything went well... Thank you pinoyau for all the help. :)

  • elleb1elleb1 Muscat
    Posts: 706Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2016
    @ms.dee_celestiel i think mas maganda nga yan kc yung renewal ng rent is 1 year na naman, yung Big move namin pagtapos ng contract dito sa company namin, mauna c hubby mga last quarter this year and ako by 1st quarter of 2018. Oo malapit na kami, excited na nga ako kaya tinatamad nako mag trabaho hahahaha so far ok na yung accommodation, airport transfer and opening ng bank account. Next naman e yung itinerary namin tsaka budget. Buti me matutuluyan na kayo sa Sydney, saang suburb kayo? Hope to see you someday in Sydney. God bless din!

    Microbiologist (Main applicant - husband)

    May 2014 - signed contract with MA
    March 2015 - Skills assessment
    June 2015 - IELTS , positive skills assessment
    July 2015 - EOI, target state "any"
    October 2015 - EOI, target state "NSW"
    09March2016 - Received ITA from NSW (65 +5 pts)
    20March2016 - Submitted required docs and payment online
    04April2016 - Approval from NSW and ITA for visa 190
    25May2016 - Lodge Visa 190
    25June2016 - Medicals, submitted PCC Oman and NBI
    11July2016 - Visa Grant , Thank you Lord! :)

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