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  • AiwinkAiwink Melbourne
    Posts: 199Member
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    edited December 2012
    @carla_glam hi , usually ROM takes 3 months nowadays to book an appointment. kung nakabook na kayo. GOOD! I suggest as what my friend did para mabilisan e tinawagan nila lahat nung private judge at nagpaschedule sila. nasa site ng ROM yung mga private na nagkakasal and if they are free you can do it ASAP. ayos!!! pero while you are doing it ayusin mo na rin yung papers mo. pero calling them will take you one day and definitely one will be available. (cross your fingers)

    Next option is parish priest kung catholic ka. they can solemnize your marriage miski sa office lang nila. state your situation and they will do it for you. pero be warned na it depends on the priest. madami namang mababait.

    hope you can resolve it. :)

    Here is my timeline with fees incurred :) 2012
    April 21- IELTS Passed (British Council Sg S$310)/ April-March -requirements for VETASSES, CTC 4 copies,DHL etc. (S$600)/March 19- Apply VETASSES online ($1150 aud)/June 06, 2012 - VETASSES (Architectural Draftsman) feedback positive /August 08- Apply EOI visa 190 at 70 points/September 11- Resubmit EOI (Was asked to change EOI form)/November 22- Apply for SS in WA (arch draftsman still available)/November 22- Resubmit EOI (changed the State from Victoria to WA)/December 05- Initial Contact by DIAC saying WA is interested./December 07- WA SS approved December 10- DIAC Invitation received (1 week down ecomm) December 14- Lodged Visa $3050aud (plus technical issues of ecom visa was "lodged" December 21 daw)/ Dec 28 - Medicals (frontload)/January 8 -CO Assigned/January 23-PCC/ JANUARY 23---VISA GRANT!!!!!!!!!!

  • Pau92Pau92 Melbourne
    Posts: 15Member
    Joined: Mar 16, 2012
    Makikisingit lang po, baka meron kayong marecommend na shipping company. May bad experience kami sa astromover, we are thinking of relocasia. Baka meron pa kayong marecommend na ibang shipping company based on your experience. Salamat po.
  • AiwinkAiwink Melbourne
    Posts: 199Member
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @Pau92 try this
    http://www.writercorporation.com/services/index.htm
    email Hamza Mush ; say I recommend you.
    ang quote nila is for 6 cubic meter sa akin is $2300 inclusive of the following;

    Our quote is inclusive of the full packing service,
    a month of free storage in Singapore,
    any optional box deliveries beforehand,
    loading/shipping, customs clearance, all the paperwork,
    delivery/unpacking to your residence,
    and all the associated terminal handling charges on both ends.
    Extra care and attention will be given to any high value and/or fragile items and all items will be export packed to the highest possible standards and sufficiently wrapped to eliminate any chance of damage during transit. To ensure consistence in quality the packing is done by our own crews trained in-house rather than subcontracted out to casual labour (a common practice in the industry).

    Door to door sya. mukhang ito na ang gagamitin namin kse accomodating si Hamza at may isang forumer na nag recommend din nito.

    paquote ka at pag nauna kme sayo sabihin ko sayo ang service nya. heheh

    Here is my timeline with fees incurred :) 2012
    April 21- IELTS Passed (British Council Sg S$310)/ April-March -requirements for VETASSES, CTC 4 copies,DHL etc. (S$600)/March 19- Apply VETASSES online ($1150 aud)/June 06, 2012 - VETASSES (Architectural Draftsman) feedback positive /August 08- Apply EOI visa 190 at 70 points/September 11- Resubmit EOI (Was asked to change EOI form)/November 22- Apply for SS in WA (arch draftsman still available)/November 22- Resubmit EOI (changed the State from Victoria to WA)/December 05- Initial Contact by DIAC saying WA is interested./December 07- WA SS approved December 10- DIAC Invitation received (1 week down ecomm) December 14- Lodged Visa $3050aud (plus technical issues of ecom visa was "lodged" December 21 daw)/ Dec 28 - Medicals (frontload)/January 8 -CO Assigned/January 23-PCC/ JANUARY 23---VISA GRANT!!!!!!!!!!

  • Pau92Pau92 Melbourne
    Posts: 15Member
    Joined: Mar 16, 2012
    @Pau92 try this
    http://www.writercorporation.com/services/index.htm
    email Hamza Mush ; say I recommend you.
    ang quote nila is for 6 cubic meter sa akin is $2300 inclusive of the following;

    Our quote is inclusive of the full packing service,
    a month of free storage in Singapore,
    any optional box deliveries beforehand,
    loading/shipping, customs clearance, all the paperwork,
    delivery/unpacking to your residence,
    and all the associated terminal handling charges on both ends.
    Extra care and attention will be given to any high value and/or fragile items and all items will be export packed to the highest possible standards and sufficiently wrapped to eliminate any chance of damage during transit. To ensure consistence in quality the packing is done by our own crews trained in-house rather than subcontracted out to casual labour (a common practice in the industry).

    Door to door sya. mukhang ito na ang gagamitin namin kse accomodating si Hamza at may isang forumer na nag recommend din nito.

    paquote ka at pag nauna kme sayo sabihin ko sayo ang service nya. heheh

    Hi @aiwink salamat pa rin po sa info. Naku same company lang po ang relocasia (writerrelocasia) at writercorporation. Nakakausap ko naman dyan si Lars Kuepper, pati rin si hamza, accommodating nga sya. Ang dami nyo palang ipapa-shipped kami mga 2cbm. Gusto sana namin ma pick up na by january. Makiride na lang kaya kami sa inyo hehehe
  • Birhen_ng_GuadalupeBirhen_ng_Guadalupe Sydney
    Posts: 123Member
    Joined: Feb 27, 2012
    Hi guys! ask ko lang sa mga nakapagpa-medical dito sa SG of how much time you've spent on the whole process, around 2hrs? or more?

    Weekday kasi nakuha naming sched sa SATA... kaya lang daming work sa office ngayon, I'm thinking na kung mabilis lang ang process dito sa SG keri na kaya na long lunch lang ipaalam ko instead na VL hehe. What you think po? Salamat!
    Sa SATA woodlands ako noon unang panahon. Weekend naman yung appointment ko pero may extra bayad. Medyo matagal kasi mahaba ang pila. Yung mga follow-up weekday na.

    Ginebra San Miguel 175

    August 2011 - ACS
    January 2012 - IELTS
    February 2012 - Lodged 175
    May 2012 - CO Allocation
    June 2012 - Meds, PCC Submission
    December 2012 - Visa Approved

  • sydneybluedsydneyblued Sydney
    Posts: 123Member
    Joined: Nov 01, 2012
    @Birhen_ng_Guadalupe thanks! Nakatapos na din kami magpa-medical pero sa SATA Ang Mo Kio, madami daw nagpapa-sched sa SATA Woodlands kasi dun lang may lady doctor... mas preferred ng ibang ladies kaya punuan sched nila.

    I'm praying & hoping na maging ok ang result ng medical naming buong pamilya.

    May 2011 - started collecting requirements | 05 Aug 2011 – ACS skill assessment submitted online | 27 Sep 2011 – ACS skill assessment result – Suitable | Oct 2011 - IELTS (L-7.5, R-7.5, W-7, S-6.5) | May 2012 – IELTS (L-8.5, R-8, W-6.5, S-7) | 04 July 2012 – EOI submitted | Sep 2012 – IELTS (L-8.0, R-6.5, W-7.5, S-7) | 01 Nov 2012 – SkillSelect invitation for Subclass 189 (60pts) | 04 Nov 2012 – 189 visa application lodged (3,060AUD) | 09 Nov 2012 - Acknowledgement received | 21 Nov 2012 – CO Allocated | 22 Nov 2012 – Request Checklist from CO for evidence of character and evidence of health | 26 Nov 2012 – Received a call in the office from OZ commission (COE verification) | 06 Dec 2012 – Medical exam at SATA CommHealth | 07 Dec 2012 – Singapore and Phil. NBI Police Clearance submitted to CO | 14 Dec 2012 – Visa Granted! --- Initial entry date: 20Nov2013 Thanks Lord!!!

  • gerrymontanogerrymontano Adelaide
    Posts: 96Member
    Joined: Sep 21, 2012
    @carla_glam mas maganda na ROM kayo agad.. mas matagal and mas marami tanong kapag de-facto ang relationship niyo.. kaya niyo niyan, sbe nga kun makakahanap kayo ng mag-solemnize ng marriage niyo mas mabilis.. mas maganda m-submit niyo lahat sa SS and makuha approval.. take note lang na every july meron change sa mga requirements.. go go go.. don't be pressured, take one step at a time..

    IELTS 13 Aug 2011: L-8, R-8.5, W-7, S-7; Vetasses Approved: QA Manager 11 May 2012; EOI Submission: 3 July 2012; SA Approved: 17 Aug 2012; DIAC Submission Acknowledgement Subclass 190: 04 Sep 2012; Medicals Done: 12 Sep 2012; CO Allocation: 08 Oct 2012; PCC (NBI & SG PCC) 31 Oct 2012; Visa Grant: 8 Nov 2012 (IED: 12 Sept 2013); Arrived: 30 Apr 2013.

  • AiwinkAiwink Melbourne
    Posts: 199Member
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @Pau92 walang problema sken. kaso hindi pa kme approved eh and if ever mga march pa kme. hehhehe may magsesend pa sken ng quote. i'll let you know kung how much. :)

    Here is my timeline with fees incurred :) 2012
    April 21- IELTS Passed (British Council Sg S$310)/ April-March -requirements for VETASSES, CTC 4 copies,DHL etc. (S$600)/March 19- Apply VETASSES online ($1150 aud)/June 06, 2012 - VETASSES (Architectural Draftsman) feedback positive /August 08- Apply EOI visa 190 at 70 points/September 11- Resubmit EOI (Was asked to change EOI form)/November 22- Apply for SS in WA (arch draftsman still available)/November 22- Resubmit EOI (changed the State from Victoria to WA)/December 05- Initial Contact by DIAC saying WA is interested./December 07- WA SS approved December 10- DIAC Invitation received (1 week down ecomm) December 14- Lodged Visa $3050aud (plus technical issues of ecom visa was "lodged" December 21 daw)/ Dec 28 - Medicals (frontload)/January 8 -CO Assigned/January 23-PCC/ JANUARY 23---VISA GRANT!!!!!!!!!!

  • carla_glamcarla_glam North Ryde
    Posts: 102Member
    Joined: Aug 06, 2012
    edited December 2012
    Thank you po sa lahat ng nag reply..Another question, possible ba na during EOI application, ilagay na "de facto" then later on change to "married" na ung status upon lodgment ng visa application? Or magkaka problem sa application? Thanks po ulit!

    Hi @lock_code2004, saw ur post sa other thread, sinama nyo po ba ung partner nyo, during your application? "de facto" din ba ung status nyo? Naging smooth po ba ung process ng application nyo? or madam mga hininging proof/docs ung CO nyo? Thank you in advance for answering my question. God bless u!

    Occupation Nominated: Architectural Draftsperson

    8th October 2012 - Submitted docs to Vetassee
    15th October 2012 - Acknowledgement from Vetassee
    30th November 2012 - IELTS result: L-8, R-6.5, W-7, S-8.5 = Overall 7.5
    4th December 2012 - Vetassee result: POSITIVE
    10th December 2012 - Submitted EOI
    12th December 2012 - Submitted WA SS
    16th January 2013 - WA SS Approved
    17th January - Received Invite to apply for VISA
    17th January - Lodge 190 VISA
    23rd January - Medical Exam at SATA
    13th March - CO allocated (Team 7 - Adelaide)
    18th March - CO requested documents (PCC & evidence of employment)
    19th March - Submitted docs & apply for PCC
    3rd April - Submitted PCC
    5th April - VISA Grant! -- Thank you Lord, Your timing is just soooo perfect :) I'm in awe of your goodness!

    1st or 2nd week of June - Flight to Sydney

    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

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    edited December 2012
    Thank you po sa lahat ng nag reply..Another question, possible ba na during EOI application, ilagay na "de facto" then later on change to "married" na ung status upon lodgment ng visa application? Or magkaka problem sa application? Thanks po ulit!

    Hi @lock_code2004, saw ur post sa other thread, sinama nyo po ba ung partner nyo, during your application? "de facto" din ba ung status nyo? Naging smooth po ba ung process ng application nyo? or madam mga hininging proof/docs ung CO nyo? Thank you in advance for answering my question. God bless u!

    1. sa tingin ko wala naman problem. dun sa statement nyo sa de-facto, sabihin nyo na lang na malapit na ang wedding.. if you can provide proof na naka-sched na nga talga ang wedding nyo.. and then later on, you can change the details on your application by using "Form 1022 Notification of changes in circumstances"

    2. Yes, sinama ko.. wala pong naging problem.. we submitted the following:
    - our personal statements (masaya to, surprise pag nabasa nyo na ang sinabi ng bawat isa.. lol)
    - statement from family members (na ako din ang gumawa.. haha)
    - 2 statements from friends (at ako pa rin ang gumawa, tinatamad daw kasi sila haha)
    - pictures with family and friends/travel together
    - bank account/remittance/transfers
    - yahoo chat history nung time na magkahiwalay kami..

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • likeabosslikeaboss Perth
    Posts: 15Member
    Joined: Aug 27, 2012
    how did you guys transfer your money from SG to AU?

    i'm thinking of doing either of the 2:

    1) Outward Telegraphic Transfer via iBanking of DBS/POSB
    - i hope everything will go through with the online transaction and there will be no One Time Password sent to my SG phone as it would be disconnected by that time

    or

    2) Get a Demand Draft from DBS/POSB and bring it personally to AU
    - is it safe to carry this document with my whole CPF savings on it?

    16-AUG-2012 : IELTS
    18-AUG-2012 : Vetassess Applied
    03-OCT-2012 : Vetassess Suscessful
    11-OCT-2012 : WA SS Applied
    06-NOV-2012 : WA SS Successful
    07-NOV-2012 : ITA
    08-NOV-2012 : Lodged 190
    12-NOV-2012 : Meds
    14-NOV-2012 : DIAC Acknowledgement Mail
    15-NOV-2012 : PCC
    23-NOV-2012 : CO allocated
    29-NOV-2012 : Resent PCC via email
    06-DEC-2012 : Grant

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    edited December 2012
    @likeaboss : ok sana yung Demand Draft pero hanggang 10K AUD lang ang legally na pwede dalhin. eto kasi ang pinakamurang option na pwedeng gawin e.

    pag yung OTT...posible kasing walang direct arrangement yung DBS/POSB dun sa bank na gusto mo sa oz. like for example...gusto mo mag OTT to NAB. pero to get your money to NAB...kelangan na dumaan ang pera sa Commonwealth Bank kasi walang direct arrangement ang DBS/POSB sa NAB. as shared by @psychoboy...Commonwealth Bank will charge you 1% of the money being transfered. medyo malaki din ito. and syempre...may mga handling and telex charges pa ang DBS/POSB.

    ang pinakamaganda sa ngayon na naiisip ko e kung Commonwealth ang kunin na bank sa oz para pwedeng direct. pero ang gusto ko sana talaga ay Westpac. inaalam ko pa kung pwedeng direct from DBS/POSB kaya tumawag ako once sa DBS pero walang alam yung nakausap ko e...nakaka-frustrate! i'll try to call them ulit cguro at sana masagot na ng makakausap ko ang tanong ko. hehehe

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    Hi po. 3/4 ng past employers ko eh standard COE lang nakuha ko. Paano po ung sta declaration for detailed job responsibilities? Pwede po ba, isang stat dec lang para dun sa 3 employers na walang detailed work responsibilities or dapat isa2? tapos po, may soft copy po ako na stat dec na nakita sa website, http://www.ag.gov.au/Statutorydeclarations/Pages/Makingastatutorydeclaration.aspx, pwede ko po ba dito gawin yun tapos pa notarised ko nalang sa lawyers? Thanks

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
    19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
    12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

    "A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams

  • likeabosslikeaboss Perth
    Posts: 15Member
    Joined: Aug 27, 2012
    @hotshot oh.. hanggang 10k lang pala demand draft.. NAB din balak ko i-open na account kaya need to verify nga if pwede direct sa kanila i-wire from DBS/POSB.. if not, check ko din baka pwede through OCBC or UOB..

    16-AUG-2012 : IELTS
    18-AUG-2012 : Vetassess Applied
    03-OCT-2012 : Vetassess Suscessful
    11-OCT-2012 : WA SS Applied
    06-NOV-2012 : WA SS Successful
    07-NOV-2012 : ITA
    08-NOV-2012 : Lodged 190
    12-NOV-2012 : Meds
    14-NOV-2012 : DIAC Acknowledgement Mail
    15-NOV-2012 : PCC
    23-NOV-2012 : CO allocated
    29-NOV-2012 : Resent PCC via email
    06-DEC-2012 : Grant

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    @likeaboss : hindi po yung demand draft ang may limit. ang limit ay yung pwede mong ipasok na pera sa oz.

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • carla_glamcarla_glam North Ryde
    Posts: 102Member
    Joined: Aug 06, 2012
    edited December 2012
    hi lock_code04, thanks for your prompt reply, npaka helpful mu po tlga :)

    Kung ok lng pla ang pag process ng de facto visa & we have enough proof to show them our genuine relationship, I guess mag de facto nlang po kame so we can have an ample time to prepare for the wedding. Cguro after ma grant nlng ng visa kame magpakasal pra di na kame need mag send ng notification of changes in circumstances.

    Thank you po ulit & God bless :)

    Occupation Nominated: Architectural Draftsperson

    8th October 2012 - Submitted docs to Vetassee
    15th October 2012 - Acknowledgement from Vetassee
    30th November 2012 - IELTS result: L-8, R-6.5, W-7, S-8.5 = Overall 7.5
    4th December 2012 - Vetassee result: POSITIVE
    10th December 2012 - Submitted EOI
    12th December 2012 - Submitted WA SS
    16th January 2013 - WA SS Approved
    17th January - Received Invite to apply for VISA
    17th January - Lodge 190 VISA
    23rd January - Medical Exam at SATA
    13th March - CO allocated (Team 7 - Adelaide)
    18th March - CO requested documents (PCC & evidence of employment)
    19th March - Submitted docs & apply for PCC
    3rd April - Submitted PCC
    5th April - VISA Grant! -- Thank you Lord, Your timing is just soooo perfect :) I'm in awe of your goodness!

    1st or 2nd week of June - Flight to Sydney

    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

  • likeabosslikeaboss Perth
    Posts: 15Member
    Joined: Aug 27, 2012
    edited December 2012
    @hotshot ok. Then I think ok lang since the 10k limit should only apply to hand carried cash to prevent money laundering. We just need to declare any amount over 10k. Demand draft would still go through the banks

    16-AUG-2012 : IELTS
    18-AUG-2012 : Vetassess Applied
    03-OCT-2012 : Vetassess Suscessful
    11-OCT-2012 : WA SS Applied
    06-NOV-2012 : WA SS Successful
    07-NOV-2012 : ITA
    08-NOV-2012 : Lodged 190
    12-NOV-2012 : Meds
    14-NOV-2012 : DIAC Acknowledgement Mail
    15-NOV-2012 : PCC
    23-NOV-2012 : CO allocated
    29-NOV-2012 : Resent PCC via email
    06-DEC-2012 : Grant

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    @likeaboss : ah ganun ba? pag nagbabasa kasi ako ng ibang forums...puru mga 10k lang pinapagawang draft para daw safe. i guess takot lang sila mag-declare at matanong ng sa oz. hehe. pero ako mukang demand draft ang gagawin ko. ang tanong na lang e kung sosobrahan ko sa 10k or hinde. :)

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    @likeaboss : eto hinanap ko na yung policy nila. you can refer to this link: http://www.austrac.gov.au/bnis.html#what_is_a_bni

    kelangan lang mag-fillout ng form at ideclare ang cheke (kahit ano pa ang amount). :)

    pag cash naman, eto: http://www.austrac.gov.au/reporting_physical_currency.html

    :)

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @likeaboss : ok sana yung Demand Draft pero hanggang 10K AUD lang ang legally na pwede dalhin. eto kasi ang pinakamurang option na pwedeng gawin e.

    pag yung OTT...posible kasing walang direct arrangement yung DBS/POSB dun sa bank na gusto mo sa oz. like for example...gusto mo mag OTT to NAB. pero to get your money to NAB...kelangan na dumaan ang pera sa Commonwealth Bank kasi walang direct arrangement ang DBS/POSB sa NAB. as shared by @psychoboy...Commonwealth Bank will charge you 1% of the money being transfered. medyo malaki din ito. and syempre...may mga handling and telex charges pa ang DBS/POSB.

    ang pinakamaganda sa ngayon na naiisip ko e kung Commonwealth ang kunin na bank sa oz para pwedeng direct. pero ang gusto ko sana talaga ay Westpac. inaalam ko pa kung pwedeng direct from DBS/POSB kaya tumawag ako once sa DBS pero walang alam yung nakausap ko e...nakaka-frustrate! i'll try to call them ulit cguro at sana masagot na ng makakausap ko ang tanong ko. hehehe
    Hi Guys,

    I managed to successfully transfer a portion of our life savings to Commonwealth Bank in Australia via DBS - charge sa amin sa SGD 30 for Telex/Cable and AUD$5 for handling fee from Commonweath Bank for receiving the money...

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @likeaboss : eto hinanap ko na yung policy nila. you can refer to this link: http://www.austrac.gov.au/bnis.html#what_is_a_bni

    kelangan lang mag-fillout ng form at ideclare ang cheke (kahit ano pa ang amount). :)

    pag cash naman, eto: http://www.austrac.gov.au/reporting_physical_currency.html

    :)
    @hotshot - if you just declare it, wala naman talaga problema kahit ilang milyon dalhin mo... Kaso if pwede mo naman i-transfer na sa Australia mas better cguro as (1) it would earn interest and (2) it will give you peace of mind na andun na pera mo and wala na yung possibility na mawala mo yung draft.

    Lastly ang demand draft might take a while din cguro to clear...

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @hotshot - frustrating nga ang mga customer service representative ng DBS - they don't know anything at all... They will just say, it depends on the agent bank Sir.

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • likeabosslikeaboss Perth
    Posts: 15Member
    Joined: Aug 27, 2012
    @hotshot thanks. dapat yata naka-sticky na yang links na yan :D

    16-AUG-2012 : IELTS
    18-AUG-2012 : Vetassess Applied
    03-OCT-2012 : Vetassess Suscessful
    11-OCT-2012 : WA SS Applied
    06-NOV-2012 : WA SS Successful
    07-NOV-2012 : ITA
    08-NOV-2012 : Lodged 190
    12-NOV-2012 : Meds
    14-NOV-2012 : DIAC Acknowledgement Mail
    15-NOV-2012 : PCC
    23-NOV-2012 : CO allocated
    29-NOV-2012 : Resent PCC via email
    06-DEC-2012 : Grant

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    @hotshot thanks. dapat yata naka-sticky na yang links na yan :D
    sabihin natin kay boss @aolee. hehehe

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • carla_glamcarla_glam North Ryde
    Posts: 102Member
    Joined: Aug 06, 2012
    Good evening everyone! Im currently preparing our documents for 190 visa, we are expecting to receive na po kc ung WA SS anytime soon, kaya need na mag prepare para di magahol sa time.
    Can pls help to check ung mga documents na we are about to prepare for the visa application. Pls see below summary of documents for your comment pls. Kindly help to add on if I've out something. Thanks much!

    Main Applicant

    1 Birth Certificate
    2. Passport copy
    3. IELTS result
    4. Vetassee Assessment
    5. India PCC (Front load)
    6. Transcript
    7. Diploma
    8. PRC Certificate
    9. Statement of Employment
    10. Payslip
    11. IRAS
    12. NBI Clearance / PCC
    13. Medical

    Partner

    1 Birth Certificate
    2 Passport
    3 Diploma ??????
    4 Transcript ??????
    5 NBI
    6 Medical



    Occupation Nominated: Architectural Draftsperson

    8th October 2012 - Submitted docs to Vetassee
    15th October 2012 - Acknowledgement from Vetassee
    30th November 2012 - IELTS result: L-8, R-6.5, W-7, S-8.5 = Overall 7.5
    4th December 2012 - Vetassee result: POSITIVE
    10th December 2012 - Submitted EOI
    12th December 2012 - Submitted WA SS
    16th January 2013 - WA SS Approved
    17th January - Received Invite to apply for VISA
    17th January - Lodge 190 VISA
    23rd January - Medical Exam at SATA
    13th March - CO allocated (Team 7 - Adelaide)
    18th March - CO requested documents (PCC & evidence of employment)
    19th March - Submitted docs & apply for PCC
    3rd April - Submitted PCC
    5th April - VISA Grant! -- Thank you Lord, Your timing is just soooo perfect :) I'm in awe of your goodness!

    1st or 2nd week of June - Flight to Sydney

    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

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    Good evening everyone! Im currently preparing our documents for 190 visa, we are expecting to receive na po kc ung WA SS anytime soon, kaya need na mag prepare para di magahol sa time.
    Can pls help to check ung mga documents na we are about to prepare for the visa application. Pls see below summary of documents for your comment pls. Kindly help to add on if I've out something. Thanks much!

    Main Applicant

    1 Birth Certificate
    2. Passport copy
    3. IELTS result
    4. Vetassee Assessment
    5. India PCC (Front load)
    6. Transcript
    7. Diploma
    8. PRC Certificate
    9. Statement of Employment
    10. Payslip
    11. IRAS
    12. NBI Clearance / PCC
    13. Medical

    Partner

    1 Birth Certificate
    2 Passport
    3 Diploma ??????
    4 Transcript ??????
    5 NBI
    6 Medical



    dagdag ko lang...yung sa partner nyo...kelangan din ng proof sa English language.

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • sydneybluedsydneyblued Sydney
    Posts: 123Member
    Joined: Nov 01, 2012
    @killerbee 2wks din ba yung medical result nyo sa SATA?... 2wks kasi sabi sakin ng nurse, medyo matagal pala result kung ganun...pede naman siguro sa kanila mag-followup kung na-upload na nila yung result sa DIAC? ... excited nako malaman medical result namin, ito nalang kasi kulang hehe... Thanks!

    May 2011 - started collecting requirements | 05 Aug 2011 – ACS skill assessment submitted online | 27 Sep 2011 – ACS skill assessment result – Suitable | Oct 2011 - IELTS (L-7.5, R-7.5, W-7, S-6.5) | May 2012 – IELTS (L-8.5, R-8, W-6.5, S-7) | 04 July 2012 – EOI submitted | Sep 2012 – IELTS (L-8.0, R-6.5, W-7.5, S-7) | 01 Nov 2012 – SkillSelect invitation for Subclass 189 (60pts) | 04 Nov 2012 – 189 visa application lodged (3,060AUD) | 09 Nov 2012 - Acknowledgement received | 21 Nov 2012 – CO Allocated | 22 Nov 2012 – Request Checklist from CO for evidence of character and evidence of health | 26 Nov 2012 – Received a call in the office from OZ commission (COE verification) | 06 Dec 2012 – Medical exam at SATA CommHealth | 07 Dec 2012 – Singapore and Phil. NBI Police Clearance submitted to CO | 14 Dec 2012 – Visa Granted! --- Initial entry date: 20Nov2013 Thanks Lord!!!

  • killerbeekillerbee AU
    Posts: 183Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2012
    @killerbee 2wks din ba yung medical result nyo sa SATA?... 2wks kasi sabi sakin ng nurse, medyo matagal pala result kung ganun...pede naman siguro sa kanila mag-followup kung na-upload na nila yung result sa DIAC? ... excited nako malaman medical result namin, ito nalang kasi kulang hehe... Thanks!
    samin 1 week lang po pero hindi ko nalaman kung ano result.. i tried contacting both SATA at ehealth pero no response. sabi ng ehealth kung gusto malaman ung result, tatanong mo sa CO but i didn't bother asking. sa awa ng Diyos visa grant naman na po. :)


    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313)
    05 Mar 2012 - ACS Application Submission
    30 Mar 2012 - ACS Result : Suitable
    12 May 2012 - IELTS exam
    18 Jul 2012 - EOI Submission 60 pts
    25 Jul 2012 - IElTS Remark - No change :(
    01 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Invitation, Application Lodged
    05 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Application Acknowledged by DIAC
    15 Nov 2012 - Medical Exam at SATA
    17 Nov 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 6 - RJB
    04 Dec 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!
    17 Nov 2013 - EID

    "Everything is in God's plan. We just need to be patient and wait for our turn. To God Be The Glory!"
    

  • sydneybluedsydneyblued Sydney
    Posts: 123Member
    Joined: Nov 01, 2012
    Ooh naka-1wk na kasi since nagpa-medical kami, siguro by next week kamustahin ko na si CO kung na-receive na nya medical result namin. Salamat @killerbee!

    May 2011 - started collecting requirements | 05 Aug 2011 – ACS skill assessment submitted online | 27 Sep 2011 – ACS skill assessment result – Suitable | Oct 2011 - IELTS (L-7.5, R-7.5, W-7, S-6.5) | May 2012 – IELTS (L-8.5, R-8, W-6.5, S-7) | 04 July 2012 – EOI submitted | Sep 2012 – IELTS (L-8.0, R-6.5, W-7.5, S-7) | 01 Nov 2012 – SkillSelect invitation for Subclass 189 (60pts) | 04 Nov 2012 – 189 visa application lodged (3,060AUD) | 09 Nov 2012 - Acknowledgement received | 21 Nov 2012 – CO Allocated | 22 Nov 2012 – Request Checklist from CO for evidence of character and evidence of health | 26 Nov 2012 – Received a call in the office from OZ commission (COE verification) | 06 Dec 2012 – Medical exam at SATA CommHealth | 07 Dec 2012 – Singapore and Phil. NBI Police Clearance submitted to CO | 14 Dec 2012 – Visa Granted! --- Initial entry date: 20Nov2013 Thanks Lord!!!

  • carla_glamcarla_glam North Ryde
    Posts: 102Member
    Joined: Aug 06, 2012
    thanks @hotshot! :) May nakapag request na po ba sa school nyo ng english proof? High School & College po ba required? Thanks po again!

    Occupation Nominated: Architectural Draftsperson

    8th October 2012 - Submitted docs to Vetassee
    15th October 2012 - Acknowledgement from Vetassee
    30th November 2012 - IELTS result: L-8, R-6.5, W-7, S-8.5 = Overall 7.5
    4th December 2012 - Vetassee result: POSITIVE
    10th December 2012 - Submitted EOI
    12th December 2012 - Submitted WA SS
    16th January 2013 - WA SS Approved
    17th January - Received Invite to apply for VISA
    17th January - Lodge 190 VISA
    23rd January - Medical Exam at SATA
    13th March - CO allocated (Team 7 - Adelaide)
    18th March - CO requested documents (PCC & evidence of employment)
    19th March - Submitted docs & apply for PCC
    3rd April - Submitted PCC
    5th April - VISA Grant! -- Thank you Lord, Your timing is just soooo perfect :) I'm in awe of your goodness!

    1st or 2nd week of June - Flight to Sydney

    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

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