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  • ginpoginpo Davao
    Posts: 83Member
    Joined: Sep 28, 2017
    @EGMS_AU2017 nkiki join lang po ako sir ah. Lurker here and just recently joined the pinoyau forum. Sinusubaybayan ko lang po kayo para d ako mawala ng landas sa oz journey ko. Hehehe

    233511 INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

    Jan 20 2018 - IELTS Exam
    Feb 02 2018 - IELTS Results (L-7.0/R-6.5/W-6.5/S-7.0)
    Mar 09 2018 - Submitted MSA CDR Application
    Apr 10 2018 - PTE A - (L-68/R-70/S-70/W-76)
    April 19 2018 - Received EA Official Assessment Outcome (Professional Engineer| Skill Level 1|Process Engineer| RSEA of 8 yrs)

  • EGMS_AU2017EGMS_AU2017 Singapore
    Posts: 439Member
    Joined: Sep 19, 2017
    @ginpo akoy nakuha lang din info at mga tips sa mga nand2 sir heheh baka maligaw din pagpunta sa AU e
  • OZingwithOZomenessOZingwithOZomeness Kung Saan ang Lahat gusto pumunta sa forum na ito, so alam niyo na yun.
    Posts: 543Member
    Joined: Oct 20, 2017
    edited March 2018
    @Noodles12 may style daw sa pagkuha ng passport. Pwede walk-in. Dalawa daw kasi ang door dyan. Yung mga pwedeng walang appointment or either may kasamang bata or senior citizen. Kasi may kaibigan na waang appointment, ginawa nya sinama nya pamangkin nya kumuha ng passport kasi nagmamadali rin yung kaibigan ko mag abroad at hindi makahanap ng appointment. Kahit yung pamangkin nya hindi naman gagamitin pa passport eh ginamit nya lang alibi hehhe. Or baka if parents mo senior citizen na pwede mo hilain na kukuha or magrerenew ng passport. Yun daw ang diskarte. Kaya ayun nakapag renew sya as walk-in lang walang appointment. Iba kasi daw pinipilahan ng mga appointment compared sa walk-in.
  • dorbsdeedorbsdee Melbourne
    Posts: 621Member
    Joined: Nov 30, 2015
    @OZingwithOZomeness ah... sa priority lane po yun yung mga senior citizen, minor, PWD, single parent, government employee, hindi ko na alam yung mga iba, kasama na rin yung may mga recommendation ng mayor, councilor, governor... not sure lang kung yung chaperon bibinigyan din ng priority or yung qualified lang na applicant... buti naman nakakuha ng passport yung kaibigan mo na sinama yung pamangkin nya... pahirapan kasi talaga pag walang connection....

    233512 - Mechanical Engineer| 25 (Age) + 15 (Education) + 15 (Experience) + 10 (English) = 65 pts.
    07/Nov/2015: BC IELTS GT Test: L: 6.5, R: 6.0, W: 6.0, S: 7.0
    04/Feb/2016: Lodge EA Assessment (Fast Track)
    12/Feb/2016: EA Positive Outcome
    12/Feb/2016: Submit EOI, NSW SS (55 + 5) = 60 pts.
    30/Apr/2016: BC IELTS GT Test: L: 8.0, R: 7.5, W: 7.0, S: 6.5
    26/July/2016: IELTS Remarking (Speaking: 6.5) --> "no change"
    25/Oct/2016: PTE-Academic: L: 89, R: 72, W: 77, S: 90
    26/Oct/2016: Submit EOI, 189 (60 pts.)
    09/Nov/2016: Updated EOI, NSW SS = 65 pts.
    10/Nov/2016: Applied VIC Skilled Nomination 190
    14/Dec/2016: VIC Skilled Nomination 190 -- Not Selected...:(
    28/Dec/2016: PTE-Academic: L: 76, R: 74, W: 76, S: 80 :(:(.....
    05/Jan/2017: Additional EA Relevant Skilled Employment
    23/Jan/2017: PTE-Academic: L: 90, R: 80, W: 76, S: 90 :(:(..again:(
    13/Feb/2017: EA Positive Outcome for Additional RSE
    13/Feb/2017: Updated EOI, 189 (65pts.), NSW (70 pts.)
    18/June/2017: Applied VIC Skilled Nomination 190 - take two
    25/July/2017: ITA VIC Skilled Nomination 190
    26/Aug/2017: Medicals @ Nationwide Makati
    05/Sept/2017: Medicals cleared (Thanks be to GOD)
    20/Sept/2017: ITA 189 Points-Tested Stream (Salamat sa Dios... nakahabol pa)
    21/Sept/2017: Visa Lodge 189
    23/Sept/2017: EXPIRED --> ITA VIC Skilled Nomination 190
    01/Nov/2017: CO Contact, Form 815
    09/Mar/2018: GRANTED (sa wakas...) IED: 31/Jul/2018
    <<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>
    20/Jul/2018: BIG Move, stay with a fried...
    04/Sep/2018: 1st day of work, Mechanical Engineer role (same industry)
    01/Dec/2018: Move to rented house
    27/Dec/2018: Drive Test with vicroads converted PH driver's license

  • OZingwithOZomenessOZingwithOZomeness Kung Saan ang Lahat gusto pumunta sa forum na ito, so alam niyo na yun.
    Posts: 543Member
    Joined: Oct 20, 2017
    @dorbsdee oo ayun priority lane. naikwento nya lang kasi sa akin kasi nabangit ko pahirapan appointment sa pinas sa passport, ayun nasabi nya yung diskarte nya. Naka pag process naman sya at pinakita pa sa akin yung bago nyang passport. haha Wala din sya connection, nag walk-in lang talaga siya. :)
  • vincechaosvincechaos Sydney
    Posts: 335Member
    Joined: Nov 20, 2016
    edited March 2018
    Share ko lang din. :-bd :-bd :-bd

    Beginning a Life in Australia

    Based on the advice in the booklet (Beginning a Life in Australia), the following are the four priorities, in no particular order, that you attend to immediately as part of your settlement in Australia.
    1) Register with Medicare
    2) Register with Centrelink
    3) Apply for a tax file number
    4) Open a bank account

    For a much detailed guide (contact numbers etc), click link below.
    https://www.reachoutmigration.com.au/beginning-life-australia/

    ANZSCO 221213 External Auditor
    [VISA 190-80 pts]
    (Age:30| PTE:20| Exp: 10| Educ:15| SS:5)

    26 November 2016 - Engaged MARA accredited agent
    11 February 2017 - PTE Mock Test A: L-77 R-72 S-60 W-82
    12 February 2017 - PTE Mock Test B: L-79 R-69 S-66 W-81
    14 February 2017 - PTE-A Exam
    18 February 2017 - PTE-A Exam: L-90 R-83 S-90 W-80 (Superior)
    19 February 2017 - VETASESS Migration Assessment (Internal Auditor)
    11 April 2017 - Full skills assessment - negative outcome
    17 August 2017 - Re-assessment - outcome review (employment) - negative outcome
    15 September 2017 - CPAA Migration Assessment (External Auditor)
    09 October 2017 - Result of assessment - academically suitable for migration under External Auditor. However, duties listed in the employment are considered to be closely related to "internal auditing".
    20 October 2017 - Appeal for External Auditor (Employment)
    03 November 2017 - Positive CPAA assessment! Yehey!
    03 November 2017 - Lodged EOI (189/190-NSW)
    17 November 2017 - Received invitation to apply for NSW state nomination.
    18 November 2017 - Lodged my nomination application with NSW.
    28 November 2017 - Approved application for NSW nomination and received an ITA for Visa 190
    05 December 2017 - Lodged VISA 190 - DIBP
    09 December 2017 - Medical Examination @ Nationwide Makati
    13 December 2017 - NBI Clearance (Hit)
    18 December 2017 - Claimed NBI Clearance
    18 December 2017 - Frontloaded all documents
    21 February 2018 - CO contact - employment reference (which I have already submitted)
    23 February 2018 - First Feedback (suggestion)
    15 March 2018 - Second Feedback (suggestion)
    20 March 2018 - VISA Grant - Thank you God!
    10 September 2018 - IED
    13 December 2018 - Got a job with Big 4 Audit Firm (External Auditor-Senior Associate)
    1 July 2019 - Moved to another audit firm (External/Internal Auditor-Senior Associate)
    14 Jan 2021 - Got an Internal Auditor job in one of the biggeat insurance companies

    Tips on BM: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6492/migrating-to-australia-with-high-hopes/p16

    For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)

  • EGMS_AU2017EGMS_AU2017 Singapore
    Posts: 439Member
    Joined: Sep 19, 2017
    @vincechaos thank u sa tips na to sir. Eto ba ung dinidiscuss sa pdos po?
  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    Makiki comment din po ako sa priority lane ng DFA. I asked dito sa amin kung yung may ksamang bata na below 7 yrs old kung ilang family members ang allowed na kasama sa renewal, they said na the entire immediate family can be accommodated. Hopefully same rule din anywhere. :-)

    2014 -- start of Au dream
    06.07.14 -- IELTS LRWS 7.5/7.5/7.0/7.0
    07.18.14 -- positive skills assessment
    08.01.14 -- waiting for occupation in ACT to open
    08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
    08.01.16 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
    06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
    07.18.17 -- expired skills assessment
    08.2017 -- learned high points via SA 489
    11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
    11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
    11.30.17 -- EOI lodge SA 489 80 pts
    12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
    01.04.18 -- Visa Lodge SA 489
    01.19.18 -- Medicals
    04.10.18 -- Visa Grant (DG) Praise God!!!


    PTE Writing Tips

    For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.

    Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.

    Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.

    4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.

    If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.

    If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.

    Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.

    For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence

    Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.

    Essay synonyms

    Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about

    Finally.. Concluded, In Summary

    Democracy- representative govt; elective govt; republic; commonwealth

    Vote- suffrage, ballot, poll, elect officials, select leaders, appoint, designate

    Leaders- officials, officer, commander, chief, head, principal of nations, pioneer, front runner

    Nature- mother earth, environment, wildlife, universe, cosmos, countryside, natural resources, natural world

    Environment- habitat, territory, domain, surroundings

    Teachers- educator, tutor, coach,guide, mentor, guru, professor, trainer, lecturer

    Computer- PC, laptop, netbook,desktop, terminal, mainframe

    Robot- automated individual, android, automaton, golem, bot, droid,

    Invention- creation, innovation, development, design

    Creative ability- inventive mind, originality, imagination, inspiration

    Airplane- plane, airliner, jet, plane

    Drugs- medicine, medication, remedy, cure, antidote

    Issue- matter, affairs, problem, difficulty, obstacle, predicament

    Information- details, particulars, facts, data, computing /computer

    Revolution- insurgence, transformation, innovation, revolt, uprising, restructuring

    Packaging- case, wrap

    Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area

    Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage

    Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor

    Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays

    Technology- invention, engineering, applied science, method, technical knowledge, undustrial science, mechanization

    Xenophobic- anti nationalist

  • lccnsrsnnlccnsrsnn Adelaide, Australia
    Posts: 154Member
    Joined: Jun 30, 2017
    Off topic: I'm selling 3 Opal Cards for those migrating to or visiting Sydney. My family and I used these cards when we were on vacation last 2016. Each card has a remaining load of AUD 35 or around 1400 PHP. I'm selling it at Php 1000 each free shipping within Metro Manila only. Let me know if you're interested.
  • jazmyne18jazmyne18 Singapore
    Posts: 574Member
    Joined: Jul 04, 2017
    @Loknoy21 kapatid, may nashare si @OZingwithOZomeness about sa passport renewal. Hindi immediate relative, itry mo na! :P

    MAIN APPLICANT: Husband

    2016 07 16 - IELTS Exam
    2016 07 26 - IELTS Result: PROFICIENT <3
    2017 09 11 - EA Assessment [Fast Track]
    2017 09 29 - EA Assessment Outcome: COMPETENT <3
    2017 09 30 - EOI
    2017 10 04 - ITA <3
    2017 11 03 - Lodged Visa 189
    2018 01 15 - Counting ends here, after 73 days: VISA GRANT <3

  • vincechaosvincechaos Sydney
    Posts: 335Member
    Joined: Nov 20, 2016

    @vincechaos thank u sa tips na to sir. Eto ba ung dinidiscuss sa pdos po?

    Iba yung sa PDOS. Hahaha! own readings ko lang yan.

    ANZSCO 221213 External Auditor
    [VISA 190-80 pts]
    (Age:30| PTE:20| Exp: 10| Educ:15| SS:5)

    26 November 2016 - Engaged MARA accredited agent
    11 February 2017 - PTE Mock Test A: L-77 R-72 S-60 W-82
    12 February 2017 - PTE Mock Test B: L-79 R-69 S-66 W-81
    14 February 2017 - PTE-A Exam
    18 February 2017 - PTE-A Exam: L-90 R-83 S-90 W-80 (Superior)
    19 February 2017 - VETASESS Migration Assessment (Internal Auditor)
    11 April 2017 - Full skills assessment - negative outcome
    17 August 2017 - Re-assessment - outcome review (employment) - negative outcome
    15 September 2017 - CPAA Migration Assessment (External Auditor)
    09 October 2017 - Result of assessment - academically suitable for migration under External Auditor. However, duties listed in the employment are considered to be closely related to "internal auditing".
    20 October 2017 - Appeal for External Auditor (Employment)
    03 November 2017 - Positive CPAA assessment! Yehey!
    03 November 2017 - Lodged EOI (189/190-NSW)
    17 November 2017 - Received invitation to apply for NSW state nomination.
    18 November 2017 - Lodged my nomination application with NSW.
    28 November 2017 - Approved application for NSW nomination and received an ITA for Visa 190
    05 December 2017 - Lodged VISA 190 - DIBP
    09 December 2017 - Medical Examination @ Nationwide Makati
    13 December 2017 - NBI Clearance (Hit)
    18 December 2017 - Claimed NBI Clearance
    18 December 2017 - Frontloaded all documents
    21 February 2018 - CO contact - employment reference (which I have already submitted)
    23 February 2018 - First Feedback (suggestion)
    15 March 2018 - Second Feedback (suggestion)
    20 March 2018 - VISA Grant - Thank you God!
    10 September 2018 - IED
    13 December 2018 - Got a job with Big 4 Audit Firm (External Auditor-Senior Associate)
    1 July 2019 - Moved to another audit firm (External/Internal Auditor-Senior Associate)
    14 Jan 2021 - Got an Internal Auditor job in one of the biggeat insurance companies

    Tips on BM: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6492/migrating-to-australia-with-high-hopes/p16

    For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)

  • EGMS_AU2017EGMS_AU2017 Singapore
    Posts: 439Member
    Joined: Sep 19, 2017
    @vincechaos hahaha akala ko sinasama nila yan sa discussion :))
  • pahpuhpahpuh Australia
    Posts: 106Member
    Joined: Oct 06, 2017
    dagdagan ko lang ung sinend ni @vincechaos

    1. Get a TFN - Tax FIle NUmber
    needs passport and Autralian address
    online www.ato.gov.au/tfn

    2.Enrol to Medicare
    needs passport and other travel documents(grant letter)
    go to nearest Medicare Service Centre


    3. Contact Centrelink
    to look for work, courses, trainings etc

    4. Apply for driver's license
    for 3 months you can use the Philippine Driver's licencse
    after 3 months to get license you need to pass a knowledge test, practical test and eyesight test

    5.Open a bank account
    open an account within 6 weeks after arrival
    within 6 weeks, requirements is just the passport
    needs to fulfill 100 point identification test

    6.Find a family doctor
    GP's near your area


    7.Child care
    Long Day Care is sometimes referred to as centre-based care and is generally provided in a building or part of a building that has been created specifically for use as a child care centre.
    Family day care is where a registered educator provides care for other people’s children in their own home.
    Occasional care is suitable for families who do not need child care on a regular basis.

    8.Employment
    jobactive.gov.au
    Centrelink to receive income support while looking for job

    233411 - Electronics Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 10pts | English: 20pts | Total: 75pts

    5-25-2017 - IELTS examination
    7-26-2017 - CDR assessment EA
    8-15-2017 - EA Assessment result
    9-28-2017 - PTE-A exam
    9-30-2017 - submit EOI 189
    10-4-2017 - Invitation
    11-9-2017 - VISA Lodge
    30-1-2018 - CO contact
    21-2-2018 - Send Feedback
    22-2-2018 - Visa Grant :)

  • dyanisabelledyanisabelle Sydney
    Posts: 210Member
    Joined: Sep 22, 2016
    edited March 2018
    "Centrelink to receive income support while looking for job"

    Interesting. May ganito pala. May thread ba tayo dito about this? Are we qualified?

    Edit: nevermind, I backread posts here and after 2 years pa pala pwede i-claim yung Newstart allowance hehe. We're not qualified with the other benefits na walang residency requirement (like family tax benefit or rent benefit)

    221214 Internal Auditor : 189 - 75pts / 190 - 80pts (Age:30/Educ:15/Exp:10/English:20/SS:5)

    20/12/2016 - Submitted docs to Vetassess
    16/02/2017 - Positive assessment (4.1 yrs) - 5pts
    08/08/2017 - Live in anniversary
    04/09/2017 - PTE Take 1 : L81/R75/S45/W89
    25/09/2017 - PTE Take 2 : L83/R89/S58/W90
    04/10/2017 - PTE Take 3 : L90/R90/S90/W90 - 20pts Yay! ^_^
    06/10/2017 - Lodged EOI for 189 and 190 NSW
    20/10/2017 - ITA from NSW received (75 pts)
    21/10/2017 - Submitted application to NSW
    08/11/2017 - Updated skilled work experience - 10pts
    21/11/2017 - ITA from DIBP received 190 NSW
    07/12/2017 - Visa Lodged
    09/12/2017 - Medicals at Nationwide Manila
    14/12/2017 - Cleared medicals - de facto partner
    21/12/2017 - Cleared medicals - mine
    16/02/2018 - VISA GRANT :)

  • jjjjjjjj United Arab Emirates
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Jul 23, 2017
    Following nako dito... <:-P
  • ApplexApplex PH
    Posts: 3Member
    Joined: Mar 07, 2016
    Aside from Pdos may kailangan pa ba gawin or attend sa manila bago mag big move? Nag try ako mag back read pero di ko makita. Lahat sa AU na gagawin
  • dorbsdeedorbsdee Melbourne
    Posts: 621Member
    Joined: Nov 30, 2015
    @Applex PDOS po yung pinakaticket natin sa Immigration sa Pinas... yun lang po... book na po kayo online... kung malapit na ang travel date nyo...

    233512 - Mechanical Engineer| 25 (Age) + 15 (Education) + 15 (Experience) + 10 (English) = 65 pts.
    07/Nov/2015: BC IELTS GT Test: L: 6.5, R: 6.0, W: 6.0, S: 7.0
    04/Feb/2016: Lodge EA Assessment (Fast Track)
    12/Feb/2016: EA Positive Outcome
    12/Feb/2016: Submit EOI, NSW SS (55 + 5) = 60 pts.
    30/Apr/2016: BC IELTS GT Test: L: 8.0, R: 7.5, W: 7.0, S: 6.5
    26/July/2016: IELTS Remarking (Speaking: 6.5) --> "no change"
    25/Oct/2016: PTE-Academic: L: 89, R: 72, W: 77, S: 90
    26/Oct/2016: Submit EOI, 189 (60 pts.)
    09/Nov/2016: Updated EOI, NSW SS = 65 pts.
    10/Nov/2016: Applied VIC Skilled Nomination 190
    14/Dec/2016: VIC Skilled Nomination 190 -- Not Selected...:(
    28/Dec/2016: PTE-Academic: L: 76, R: 74, W: 76, S: 80 :(:(.....
    05/Jan/2017: Additional EA Relevant Skilled Employment
    23/Jan/2017: PTE-Academic: L: 90, R: 80, W: 76, S: 90 :(:(..again:(
    13/Feb/2017: EA Positive Outcome for Additional RSE
    13/Feb/2017: Updated EOI, 189 (65pts.), NSW (70 pts.)
    18/June/2017: Applied VIC Skilled Nomination 190 - take two
    25/July/2017: ITA VIC Skilled Nomination 190
    26/Aug/2017: Medicals @ Nationwide Makati
    05/Sept/2017: Medicals cleared (Thanks be to GOD)
    20/Sept/2017: ITA 189 Points-Tested Stream (Salamat sa Dios... nakahabol pa)
    21/Sept/2017: Visa Lodge 189
    23/Sept/2017: EXPIRED --> ITA VIC Skilled Nomination 190
    01/Nov/2017: CO Contact, Form 815
    09/Mar/2018: GRANTED (sa wakas...) IED: 31/Jul/2018
    <<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>
    20/Jul/2018: BIG Move, stay with a fried...
    04/Sep/2018: 1st day of work, Mechanical Engineer role (same industry)
    01/Dec/2018: Move to rented house
    27/Dec/2018: Drive Test with vicroads converted PH driver's license

  • ramon_tuberoramon_tubero Dubai
    Posts: 54Member
    Joined: Oct 09, 2017
    hello mga ka-team peter! may thread na din pala sa about sa preparations sa BM. very informative while backreading. Anyway, reminder sa mga first timers katulad namin na mahigpit sila sa mga items na puwedeng dalhin dun. so mas maigi ng ideclare lahat ng dadalhin except mga damit. eto mga link

    http://www.agriculture.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/arriving-english-factsheet.pdf

    https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/ente/brin

    233311 - Electrical Engineer | Age: 25pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 15pts | English: 20pts | Total: 75pts

    02-Sep-17 IELTS (GT) LRSW-8/7.5/6.5/6 (T_T)
    05-Sep-17 Submitted Engineers Australia (EA) assessment for 233311 PE Electrical Engr.
    28-Sep-17 EA assessment outcome (positive - 233311)
    08-Oct-17 PTE exam (take 1) (LRSW-88/81/90/79) Thank you Lord!
    09-Oct-17 Updated EOI (189-75 points)
    18-Oct-17 Received invitation (189)
    18-Oct-17 Medical started
    25-Oct-17 Lodged visa application
    09-Jan-18 CO Contact for (a.) transcript (b.) bank statement (c.) UAE PCC
    25-Jan-18 IP pressed
    05-Mar-18 Grant - IED 13/Oct/18 (Thank you po Lord!)
    31-May-18 Big move
    18-Jun-18 Got hired :)
    02-Jul-18 First day of work

  • UbePandesalUbePandesal Singapore
    Posts: 169Member
    Joined: Feb 28, 2017
    Nabasa ko lang den regarding sa Medicare. - sa mga mag IE...

    If less than 2 weeks ang stay sa pag IE later on na gawin ang Medicare (sa BM na)

    https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/enablers/how-enrol-or-re-enrol-medicare

    Regarding sa employment; websites to look for job.
    1. https://www.seek.com.au/
    2. jobactive.gov.au - from @pahpuh =D>

    Accommodations :
    1. flatmates.com.au - from @lccnsrsnn =D>

    "Patience is not about waiting, But the Ability to keep a Good attitude while waiting"

    "Just Remember, Eventually the waiting will pay off"

  • Noodles12Noodles12 Sydney
    Posts: 495Member
    Joined: May 12, 2016
    Question lang po sa mga nag PDOS na.

    - for those na wala pa address sa AU ano nilagay niyo as address?
    - Also for VISA type field ano ba supposedly sagot?
    - Type of registration form is "Emmigrant?

    Also baka merong same scenario with us sa mga De facto, ano relationship with the primary applicant?

    Thanks!

    261312 - Developer Programmer
    May 2016 - Started gathering ACS requirements
    May 2016 - IELTS self review
    Jun 2016 - PTE-A self review (Haven't decided which one will choose between IELTS and PTE)
    Jun 16 2016 - Completed employment references for ACS assessment.
    Jun 28 2016 - Submitted requirements to ACS
    Jul 08 2016 - Received ACS Result. (AQF Bachelor Degree with a major in computing, 7yrs ++ years credited. sayang nde pa naging 8yrs)
    Sep 08 2016 - IELTS Speaking Test
    Sep 10 2016 - IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing Test
    Sep 23 2016 - IELTS Result (L7.5, R7, S8, W6.5) :(
    Sep 26 2016 - Applied for remarking
    Nov 30 2016 - Got result for remarking, score did not changed (wasted precious time)
    Dec 20 2016 - Took PTE-A Exam
    Dec 21 2016 - Got PTE Result (L 77, R, 70, S 82, W 80) Thank God!
    Dec 27 2016 - Submitted EOI 189 (65pts)
    Feb 2, 2017 - EOI pts updated to 70 pts due to 8yrs work experience milestone.
    Feb 15, 2017 - Invited to lodge
    March 25, 2017 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
    Apr 11, 2017 - Lodge Application
    Apr 12, 2017 - Front loaded Docs
    May 2, 2017 - CO Contact GSM Adelaide - Requesting for additional Employment evidence, Health Dec for child, Additional De facto Evidence, Consent for Child.
    May 15, 2017 - Submitted all docs requested by CO.
    Aug 10, 2017 - Second CO contact requesting for partner's evidence of functional English (even though we submitted this during lodging)
    Aug 11, 2017 - Submitted CO requested document.
    Nov 1, 2017 3rd CO Contact requesting for new medical exam for daughter since the TB test already expired.

    (panong nde ma eexpire eh ang tagal tagal na namin nag lodge. Malapit nadin mag expire yung NBI clearance ko so sa 4th CO contact rerequest naman ng new NBI clearance?)

    Nov 11, 2017 - Medical of daughter
    Jan 12, 2017 - Submitted New NBI Clearance
    Jan 17, 2018 - 4th CO Contact requesting for Health undertaking form for our daughter. Submit the form the same day.
    Feb 20, 2018 - Sent Feedback to DIBP regarding how slow the processing of the CO.
    Feb 21, 2018 - Grant Received!!!
    May 11, 2018 - Initial Entry at Sydney
    Dec 2018 or Jan 2019 Tentative big move!

  • PMPdreamerPMPdreamer Mandaluyong
    Posts: 293Member
    Joined: Apr 13, 2017
    sino po dito sydney bound? im torn between taking a taxi to cbd and taking train from airport. kasi parang 17 each ang train fare sa adults then 12 ata for kids, so lalabas 46 AUD, nabasa ko mejo struggle ang paglabas sa train station pag may dalang luggage. eh kung konti lang difference mag taxi na kami hehehe, thanks po sa mag share ng experience
  • PMPdreamerPMPdreamer Mandaluyong
    Posts: 293Member
    Joined: Apr 13, 2017
    @OZingwithOZomeness ako sir na experience ko to, ma expire na kasi passport namin mag asawa, kaya nirenew namin passport ng anak ko kahit may isang taon pa. baby pa kasi sha nung kinuhanan namin ng passport as in 2 weeks old. tas para wala ng tanong tanong dahil dalawa kaming mag renew na sabit sa priority lane, isinama ko din tatay ko na senior citizen. kahit hindi kelangan ng tatay ko kinuha ko sha ng passport kesa magbayad ako sa mga agency. in that way, maiiwasan ko na palakahin ang business nyang mga nag block ng sched. meron din silang parang roaming van per city, baka dun hindi na din kelangan ng sched...
  • engineer20engineer20 Sydney
    Posts: 1,719Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 09, 2011
    @PMPdreamer marami ba kayong bagahe? kasi kung kayang bitbitin may bus sa airport papunta ng burwood train station. ang nagpapamahal ng train fare from airport ay yung access fee which is $13.50 pero kung sa ibang train station na kayo sasakay mas mura na. pwede rin na kuha ng taxi once makalayo na ng airport taking the bus.

    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

  • PMPdreamerPMPdreamer Mandaluyong
    Posts: 293Member
    Joined: Apr 13, 2017
    @engineer20 2 tig 30kg po, saka isang batang napakalikot :-) good idea po un, may idea po kayo hm ang taxi kahit estimate lang papunta cbd? thanks po ulit
  • agentKamsagentKams Toowoomba
    Posts: 861Member
    Joined: Apr 25, 2014
    edited March 2018
    @PMPdreamer usually nasa $45 up ang bayad namin sa taxi from airport to philippine consulate sa sydney, depende sa traffic.

    Timeline: Student Visa Subclass 573 (Masters)
    06 July 2015: Visa Grant
    April 2018: Uni Graduation

    Timeline: Permanent Visa (189) Accountant 221111
    18 April 2018: ITA received - Visa 189
    04 May 2018 : Lodged Visa Application - Visa 189
    29 Aug 2018 - First CO Contact - PCC Qatar (partner)
    9 Jan 2019 - 2nd CO Contact - penal waiver
    18 Jan 2019 - Updated immiaccount with penal waiver
    29 Jan 2019 - Forwarded PCC to gsm.allocated email
    8 Feb 2019 - Visa Grant - Finally!!

    Timeline: Citizenship
    July 2020: Application lodgment
    May 2021: Citizenship Exam
    Feb 2022: Oi! Oi! Oi! Aussie na din sa wakas!

  • OZingwithOZomenessOZingwithOZomeness Kung Saan ang Lahat gusto pumunta sa forum na ito, so alam niyo na yun.
    Posts: 543Member
    Joined: Oct 20, 2017
    @PMPdreamer Oo nga sir parang ganun nga rin ang naging diskarte ng kaibigan ko, pamangkin naman bitbit nya hehe. Ganun nga style para ma bypass yung appointment schedule na yan na binablock ng mga agency. Sa sydney po pala kayo sir, dyan din punta ko. Magtanong ako sa inyo sir next time pag settle na kayo dyan. Mga June pa kasi ako punta dyan. Goodluck :)
  • bob.tenbob.ten Manila
    Posts: 31Member
    Joined: Jan 23, 2018
    Share ko lang itong game plan ko based on advice from my friends na andun na.

    A. From Overseas
    1. Open bank account online
      1. Personal account with ATM
      2. Savings account with higher interest
      3. Remit money to savings account
    2. Attend PDOS at CFO if you are coming from PH
      1. 400 PHP per person including children
      2. Need to get online appointment for CFO Manila
    B. In Australia
    1. Buy SIM and register online
    2. Apply for TFN at ATO website - Reqmts: home address and contact number
    3. Go to your bank to activate accounts
      1. Reqmts: Passport, bank letter, visa printout
      2. ATM will be mailed to your home
      3. Ask bank officer to update address and contact info
      4. Request for bank statement printout for your personal account with 0 AUD. Use this as proof of address for medicare and centrelink
    4. Go to centrelink / medicare office
      1. Apply for medicare for you and your family members that are in Australia. You will be given a printout of medicare number while your medicare card will be mailed to your home.
      2. Tell the officer that you want to apply for centrelink. They should give you a Centrelink Reference Number (CRN).
      3. Inquire about Family Tax Benefit and other benefits that you might be eligible for.
    5. Contact Health Undertaking Service (HUS) if you were required to submit a Health Undertaking Form 815 during visa application.
    6. Go to a GP to update vaccination records for your children. This is required for Family Tax Benefit and for school.
    7. Check vicroads (for Victoria) or its equivalent in other states regarding conversion of foreign driving licence. PR in Victoria can use foreign licence up to 6 months from initial entry.
  • UbePandesalUbePandesal Singapore
    Posts: 169Member
    Joined: Feb 28, 2017
    Update ko lang

    Regarding sa employment; websites to look for job.
    1. https://www.seek.com.au/
    2. jobactive.gov.au - from @pahpuh

    Accommodations :
    1. flatmates.com.au - from @lccnsrsnn
    2. gumtree.com.au
    3. ljhooker.com.au
    4. domain.com.au
    5. www.realestate.com.au/rent


    "Patience is not about waiting, But the Ability to keep a Good attitude while waiting"

    "Just Remember, Eventually the waiting will pay off"

  • dyanisabelledyanisabelle Sydney
    Posts: 210Member
    Joined: Sep 22, 2016
    @UbePandesal @bob.ten thank you so much! This is super helpful :)

    221214 Internal Auditor : 189 - 75pts / 190 - 80pts (Age:30/Educ:15/Exp:10/English:20/SS:5)

    20/12/2016 - Submitted docs to Vetassess
    16/02/2017 - Positive assessment (4.1 yrs) - 5pts
    08/08/2017 - Live in anniversary
    04/09/2017 - PTE Take 1 : L81/R75/S45/W89
    25/09/2017 - PTE Take 2 : L83/R89/S58/W90
    04/10/2017 - PTE Take 3 : L90/R90/S90/W90 - 20pts Yay! ^_^
    06/10/2017 - Lodged EOI for 189 and 190 NSW
    20/10/2017 - ITA from NSW received (75 pts)
    21/10/2017 - Submitted application to NSW
    08/11/2017 - Updated skilled work experience - 10pts
    21/11/2017 - ITA from DIBP received 190 NSW
    07/12/2017 - Visa Lodged
    09/12/2017 - Medicals at Nationwide Manila
    14/12/2017 - Cleared medicals - de facto partner
    21/12/2017 - Cleared medicals - mine
    16/02/2018 - VISA GRANT :)

  • dyanisabelledyanisabelle Sydney
    Posts: 210Member
    Joined: Sep 22, 2016
    Question po, paano yung eye exam when applying for drivers license (in NSW, if that matters)? Kung nagsusuot ng glasses may kailangan bang hingin galing sa optometrist dito sa pinas? May nakasabay kasi ako nung nagpapagawa ako ng glasses, may form siya na pinapapirmahan sa doctor tapos nakita ko may logo ng Australian government haha kaso di ko nasilip kung anong klaseng form yun. Di ko sure kung para saan :))

    221214 Internal Auditor : 189 - 75pts / 190 - 80pts (Age:30/Educ:15/Exp:10/English:20/SS:5)

    20/12/2016 - Submitted docs to Vetassess
    16/02/2017 - Positive assessment (4.1 yrs) - 5pts
    08/08/2017 - Live in anniversary
    04/09/2017 - PTE Take 1 : L81/R75/S45/W89
    25/09/2017 - PTE Take 2 : L83/R89/S58/W90
    04/10/2017 - PTE Take 3 : L90/R90/S90/W90 - 20pts Yay! ^_^
    06/10/2017 - Lodged EOI for 189 and 190 NSW
    20/10/2017 - ITA from NSW received (75 pts)
    21/10/2017 - Submitted application to NSW
    08/11/2017 - Updated skilled work experience - 10pts
    21/11/2017 - ITA from DIBP received 190 NSW
    07/12/2017 - Visa Lodged
    09/12/2017 - Medicals at Nationwide Manila
    14/12/2017 - Cleared medicals - de facto partner
    21/12/2017 - Cleared medicals - mine
    16/02/2018 - VISA GRANT :)

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