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  • eccen3keccen3k Adelaide
    Posts: 107Member
    Joined: Apr 15, 2012
    question po.

    in lodging VISA application... sa pag aattach ng docs... need ba lahat eh CTC'ed?
    And if need na ctc... paano mag delete ng mga naattach mo na? Wala kasing remove/delete function eh. Or attaching the same eh will overwrite the current attached document?

    Pa advise naman po.
    Thank you.

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111)
    13JUL2013 - Submitted ACS application
    14OCT2013 - Results received - Suitable - AQF Bachelor Degree
    07SEP2013 - IELTS
    20SEP2013 - IELTS result: L=7, R=6.5, W=6, S=7
    09NOV2013 - IELTS take 2
    22NOV2013 - IELTS result: L=7, R=7.5, W=7, S=6.5
    26NOV2013 - IELTS take 2 remarking submitted
    15DEC2013 - Received email to claim new result and refund
    16DEC2013 - IELTS remarked: L=7, R=7.5, W=7, S=7
    17DEC2013 - Started to understand EOI application.
    08JAN2014 - Applied and claimed NBI Clearance
    25JAN2014 - EOI submitted (65 pts)
    26JAN2014 - Invitation received (189)
    26JAN2014 - Noticed that IELTS TRF has incorrect "Country of Nationality" (Singapore)
    27JAN2014 - Went to IDP for "Country of Nationality" correction
    29JAN2014 - Received corrected IELTS TRF
    01FEB2014 - VISA lodged
    10FEB2014 - Applied for SG CoC
    13FEB2014 - Status of attached documents changed from required to received.
    18FEB2014 - Medical Checkup (SATA Bedok)
    25FEB2014 - eMedical was submitted to DIBP
    26FEB2014 - VISA grant letter received. IED 25FEB2015
    03MAR2014 - SG CoC pickup
    10MAR2014 - Emailed SG CoC to CO
    08MAY2014 - Scheduled my BTT Exam
    16JUL2014 - BTT Exam and DL conversion (PH-SG)
    04AUG2014 - SG License card received via post
    06DEC2014 - Flight to Adelaide
    07DEC2014 - First day in Adelaide, Australia

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    question po.

    in lodging VISA application... sa pag aattach ng docs... need ba lahat eh CTC'ed?
    And if need na ctc... paano mag delete ng mga naattach mo na? Wala kasing remove/delete function eh. Or attaching the same eh will overwrite the current attached document?

    Pa advise naman po.
    Thank you.
    CTC'ed or colored... Both are accepted.

    Back in 2012, you cannot delete what you have uploaded sa eVisa... It may still be the same today but that should not be a problem. Upload lang the correct file and inform lang the CO of the erroneous file that you want to be deleted.

    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!!

  • sonsi_03sonsi_03 Sydney
    Posts: 1,084Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2013
    question po, anu po ba yung tawag sa IRAS form na kelangan i-prepare for visa application? Medyo nakakalito meron ditong Form C at Form C-S. Salamats.

    09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
    15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
    29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
    28-09-15 - Left the first job
    06-10-15 - Started the second job
    18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney

    "The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
    ...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
    Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/

  • rolly04rolly04 Bundoora
    Posts: 195Member
    Joined: Sep 29, 2013
    sonsi_03 wow may company ka pala dito sa sg. Form C-S gamitin pag qualified company mo: your company is incorporated in Singapore, has an annual revenue* of $1 million or below and derives only income taxable at 17%. Otherwise, Form C gamitin mo.

    CPA (Australia)
    Chartered Accountant (Singapore)
    CPA (Philippines)

  • sonsi_03sonsi_03 Sydney
    Posts: 1,084Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2013
    sonsi_03 wow may company ka pala dito sa sg. Form C-S gamitin pag qualified
    company mo: your company is incorporated in Singapore, has an annual revenue* of $1 million or below and derives only income taxable at 17%. Otherwise, Form C gamitin mo.
    wala po akong company dito. nakita ko lang yang form c at form c-s.
    hindi ko alam kung anong form po ang dapat ko i retrieve as proof of my employment here in sg

    09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
    15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
    29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
    28-09-15 - Left the first job
    06-10-15 - Started the second job
    18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney

    "The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
    ...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
    Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/

  • rolly04rolly04 Bundoora
    Posts: 195Member
    Joined: Sep 29, 2013
    @sonsi_03 Form IR8A return of employee's remuneration

    CPA (Australia)
    Chartered Accountant (Singapore)
    CPA (Philippines)

  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
    Posts: 550Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2012
    @sonsi_03, Tax assessment po ang kelangan mong iupload. Yan yung pinapadala sayo ng iras yearly.

    Nominated Occupation - (312211)

    01 July 2013 - Vetassess assessment Online
    02 July 2013 - Documents sent thru SingPost
    09 July 2013 - Initial documents received by Vetassess
    27 July 2013 - IELTS (General) IDP Singapore
    09 Oct 2013 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
    - Qualifications: Comparable to AU Bachelor Degree
    29 Oct 2013 - Lodged EOI / v190 SS WA
    30 Oct 2013 - Initial Contact
    31 Oct 2013 - Invited to apply ss (WA)
    05 Nov 2013 - Submitted SS application
    10 Dec 2013 - Received SS approval
    10 Dec 2013 - Received invitation to lodge 190 visa
    24 Dec 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    07 Jan 2014 - Applied SG PCoC (Releasing- 28Jan '14)
    20 Jan 2014 - Medicals @ St. Lukes BGC
    24 Jan 2014 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    - Medicals cleared for me and baby (Pending Wife's health check up's results)
    28 Jan 2014 - SG PCoC Uploaded
    06 Feb 2014 - Wife's medical cleared
    21 Feb 2014 - VISA GRANTED - DIRECT GRANT (GSM Brisbane Team 34)
    20 Jan 2015 - IED Requirement
    Mar 2014 - Arrived in Perth WA

    "While I'm waiting I will serve You
    While I'm waiting I will worship
    While I'm waiting I will not faint
    I'll be running the race even while I wait"

  • sonsi_03sonsi_03 Sydney
    Posts: 1,084Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2013
    ayun! salamat po mga sirs, from 2007 up to present mare retrieve po ba?

    09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
    15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
    29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
    28-09-15 - Left the first job
    06-10-15 - Started the second job
    18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney

    "The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
    ...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
    Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/

  • rolly04rolly04 Bundoora
    Posts: 195Member
    Joined: Sep 29, 2013
    Form IR8A pwede ka humingi sa HR nyo. Or as mentioned by clickbuddy2008 yung notice of assessment mo na pinadala ng IRAS sau.

    CPA (Australia)
    Chartered Accountant (Singapore)
    CPA (Philippines)

  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
    Posts: 550Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2012
    Kahit yung last year lang ang ipasa mo, ok na yun.

    Nominated Occupation - (312211)

    01 July 2013 - Vetassess assessment Online
    02 July 2013 - Documents sent thru SingPost
    09 July 2013 - Initial documents received by Vetassess
    27 July 2013 - IELTS (General) IDP Singapore
    09 Oct 2013 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
    - Qualifications: Comparable to AU Bachelor Degree
    29 Oct 2013 - Lodged EOI / v190 SS WA
    30 Oct 2013 - Initial Contact
    31 Oct 2013 - Invited to apply ss (WA)
    05 Nov 2013 - Submitted SS application
    10 Dec 2013 - Received SS approval
    10 Dec 2013 - Received invitation to lodge 190 visa
    24 Dec 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    07 Jan 2014 - Applied SG PCoC (Releasing- 28Jan '14)
    20 Jan 2014 - Medicals @ St. Lukes BGC
    24 Jan 2014 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    - Medicals cleared for me and baby (Pending Wife's health check up's results)
    28 Jan 2014 - SG PCoC Uploaded
    06 Feb 2014 - Wife's medical cleared
    21 Feb 2014 - VISA GRANTED - DIRECT GRANT (GSM Brisbane Team 34)
    20 Jan 2015 - IED Requirement
    Mar 2014 - Arrived in Perth WA

    "While I'm waiting I will serve You
    While I'm waiting I will worship
    While I'm waiting I will not faint
    I'll be running the race even while I wait"

  • sonsi_03sonsi_03 Sydney
    Posts: 1,084Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2013
    @clickbuddy2009 kelangan ko po pakita lahat kasi 3 companies pinagtrabahuhan ko po

    09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
    15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
    29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
    28-09-15 - Left the first job
    06-10-15 - Started the second job
    18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney

    "The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
    ...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
    Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/

  • rolly04rolly04 Bundoora
    Posts: 195Member
    Joined: Sep 29, 2013
    @sonsi_03 i logged to my iras account, i can only view last 3 years.

    CPA (Australia)
    Chartered Accountant (Singapore)
    CPA (Philippines)

  • sonsi_03sonsi_03 Sydney
    Posts: 1,084Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2013
    @rolly04 naku me retention period pala kelangan ko hanapin yung mga luma kong forms. salamat chief!

    09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
    15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
    29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
    28-09-15 - Left the first job
    06-10-15 - Started the second job
    18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney

    "The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
    ...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
    Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    edited February 2014
    @rolly04 naku me retention period pala kelangan ko hanapin yung mga luma kong forms. salamat chief!
    why don't you try going to the IRAS office in novena and ask for a print-out of previous yr tax return?

    they should a copy of this by right...

    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!!

  • sonsi_03sonsi_03 Sydney
    Posts: 1,084Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2013
    edited February 2014
    @TasBurrfoot ganun na nga po siguro puntahan ko sa sabado.

    09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
    15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
    29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
    28-09-15 - Left the first job
    06-10-15 - Started the second job
    18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney

    "The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
    ...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
    Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/

  • eccen3keccen3k Adelaide
    Posts: 107Member
    Joined: Apr 15, 2012
    question,

    Nag generate ako ng mga bank statements ko from DBS. Saan ko po ito iaattach for evidence of Work Experience? "Bank Statements - Business" po ba? Parang hindi eh. Meron kasing Bank Statements - Personal pero hindi under ng Work Experience, evidence of.

    TIA

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111)
    13JUL2013 - Submitted ACS application
    14OCT2013 - Results received - Suitable - AQF Bachelor Degree
    07SEP2013 - IELTS
    20SEP2013 - IELTS result: L=7, R=6.5, W=6, S=7
    09NOV2013 - IELTS take 2
    22NOV2013 - IELTS result: L=7, R=7.5, W=7, S=6.5
    26NOV2013 - IELTS take 2 remarking submitted
    15DEC2013 - Received email to claim new result and refund
    16DEC2013 - IELTS remarked: L=7, R=7.5, W=7, S=7
    17DEC2013 - Started to understand EOI application.
    08JAN2014 - Applied and claimed NBI Clearance
    25JAN2014 - EOI submitted (65 pts)
    26JAN2014 - Invitation received (189)
    26JAN2014 - Noticed that IELTS TRF has incorrect "Country of Nationality" (Singapore)
    27JAN2014 - Went to IDP for "Country of Nationality" correction
    29JAN2014 - Received corrected IELTS TRF
    01FEB2014 - VISA lodged
    10FEB2014 - Applied for SG CoC
    13FEB2014 - Status of attached documents changed from required to received.
    18FEB2014 - Medical Checkup (SATA Bedok)
    25FEB2014 - eMedical was submitted to DIBP
    26FEB2014 - VISA grant letter received. IED 25FEB2015
    03MAR2014 - SG CoC pickup
    10MAR2014 - Emailed SG CoC to CO
    08MAY2014 - Scheduled my BTT Exam
    16JUL2014 - BTT Exam and DL conversion (PH-SG)
    04AUG2014 - SG License card received via post
    06DEC2014 - Flight to Adelaide
    07DEC2014 - First day in Adelaide, Australia

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    question,

    Nag generate ako ng mga bank statements ko from DBS. Saan ko po ito iaattach for evidence of Work Experience? "Bank Statements - Business" po ba? Parang hindi eh. Meron kasing Bank Statements - Personal pero hindi under ng Work Experience, evidence of.

    TIA
    however you put it, makikita naman yan ng case officer...

    so i believe it doesn't matter too much!

    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!!

  • AngeloAngelo Singapore
    Posts: 17Member
    Joined: Jan 17, 2014
    Hello po! Ask ko ang lang po about MK Consultancy services na agency. based po ako dito sa SG and planning magprocess nang visa for OZ. Is this agency good? Anyone can suggest na magandang agency for application? Ano po ba mas maganda, mag-agency or self-assessment?
  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    Hello po! Ask ko ang lang po about MK Consultancy services na agency. based po ako dito sa SG and planning magprocess nang visa for OZ. Is this agency good? Anyone can suggest na magandang agency for application? Ano po ba mas maganda, mag-agency or self-assessment?
    Wait for other replies ragarding which agency is best to deal with. For DIY vs. agency same lang din chance mo nman yan. Pros ng DIY are you will understand the application process which is not really that difficult especially pag active ka sa forum na to, will not cost you a good sum of money, have personal access to your application on the immi account/
    Personal dealings with CO. You need agent if complicated case mo and needs professional assistance, money is not an issue, You are too busy and not having enough time understand the process of applications. But still in which ever choices you made, you still need to personally do the ielts, collect documents, etc.

    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

  • thegreatiam15thegreatiam15 Sydney
    Posts: 799Member
    Joined: Jan 07, 2014
    question sa ibang nakakuha na nang visa nila?agaran ba kayo umalis or nagipon muna kayo?

    usually magkano ang budget nyo pag papunta na dun >> eto hindi ko alam kung aalis ba ako agad or wait ako marenew pass ko then koha bonus i dunno plan ko sana magipon pa...if ever kaya or mababawi kaya agad once may work na sa AUS? baka magsayang ako oras e...

    paano maghanap nang accomodation?sobrang napapaisip ako dito mga bossing

    at anung airlines kinuha nyo from PINAS to AUS or PINAS SG AUS?

    MARAMING SALAMAT!!!

    I haven't lost everything except my mind...

  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
    Posts: 550Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2012
    Hi @thegreatiam15, if I were you, I wouldn’t pay too much attention on those things yet. Take one step at a time and don’t rush too much. Kapag palagi mong pagtutuunan ng pansin ang mga bagay na yan, mas lalo ka lang mappressure at di na magffunction ng mabuti ang isipan mo sa ibang mas importanteng bagay lalo na sa current work mo. Malayo pa naman ang application mo, and along the way, marami pang magbabago sa mga initial plans nyo.

    Share ko lang yung experience namin, in the span of 6months, maraming mga plano ang nabago samin dahil di namin hawak ang future ng mga bagay2. Meron pa nga kami plano na next year na around march or april pupunta sa AU, pero bigla na namang nagbago at gagawin na lang namin ngayon April or May. Alam ko may mga darating pa uling unexpected things na maaaring makaapekto sa mga plano namin pero unti2 na namin yun pinaghahandaan. Sa ngayon ay nakafocus muna kami sa kung ano ung mas malapit sa katotohanan at yun ang pinagtutuunan namin ng panahon.

    Easy ka lang muna.

    Nominated Occupation - (312211)

    01 July 2013 - Vetassess assessment Online
    02 July 2013 - Documents sent thru SingPost
    09 July 2013 - Initial documents received by Vetassess
    27 July 2013 - IELTS (General) IDP Singapore
    09 Oct 2013 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
    - Qualifications: Comparable to AU Bachelor Degree
    29 Oct 2013 - Lodged EOI / v190 SS WA
    30 Oct 2013 - Initial Contact
    31 Oct 2013 - Invited to apply ss (WA)
    05 Nov 2013 - Submitted SS application
    10 Dec 2013 - Received SS approval
    10 Dec 2013 - Received invitation to lodge 190 visa
    24 Dec 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    07 Jan 2014 - Applied SG PCoC (Releasing- 28Jan '14)
    20 Jan 2014 - Medicals @ St. Lukes BGC
    24 Jan 2014 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    - Medicals cleared for me and baby (Pending Wife's health check up's results)
    28 Jan 2014 - SG PCoC Uploaded
    06 Feb 2014 - Wife's medical cleared
    21 Feb 2014 - VISA GRANTED - DIRECT GRANT (GSM Brisbane Team 34)
    20 Jan 2015 - IED Requirement
    Mar 2014 - Arrived in Perth WA

    "While I'm waiting I will serve You
    While I'm waiting I will worship
    While I'm waiting I will not faint
    I'll be running the race even while I wait"

  • thegreatiam15thegreatiam15 Sydney
    Posts: 799Member
    Joined: Jan 07, 2014
    Hi @thegreatiam15, if I were you, I wouldn’t pay too much attention on those things yet. Take one step at a time and don’t rush too much. Kapag palagi mong pagtutuunan ng pansin ang mga bagay na yan, mas lalo ka lang mappressure at di na magffunction ng mabuti ang isipan mo sa ibang mas importanteng bagay lalo na sa current work mo. Malayo pa naman ang application mo, and along the way, marami pang magbabago sa mga initial plans nyo.

    Share ko lang yung experience namin, in the span of 6months, maraming mga plano ang nabago samin dahil di namin hawak ang future ng mga bagay2. Meron pa nga kami plano na next year na around march or april pupunta sa AU, pero bigla na namang nagbago at gagawin na lang namin ngayon April or May. Alam ko may mga darating pa uling unexpected things na maaaring makaapekto sa mga plano namin pero unti2 na namin yun pinaghahandaan. Sa ngayon ay nakafocus muna kami sa kung ano ung mas malapit sa katotohanan at yun ang pinagtutuunan namin ng panahon.

    Easy ka lang muna.
    hehe salamat papi...chillax na chillax lang ako sir...curiosity nalang talaga tumatama saken...habang naghihintay kung maaprove ba o hinde...liban dun tamang explore lang ako...

    atleast kahit paano kung may projected na savings ako...mas maiintindihan ko way nang buhay sa AUS sakali bigla maisipan ko uwe na ako pinas to rest then lipad papunta dun...: )

    I haven't lost everything except my mind...

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    edited February 2014
    Ako din, daming nagbago sa plans ko along the way for the past 3 years wahahahaha!

    Early 2011 wala ako ka plano plano mag migrate since happy naman dito sa SG. Nandito na din nman ang lahat eh, bakit aalis pa if you know what i mean.:D Yan ang feeling ng mga ilan taon plang sa Singapore, lalo na if you have good job here and earning decent salary.
    Ang hobby ko lang naman dito dati is mag dota araw2, mag nights out sa Tanjong Pagar at kung saan2 pa kasama mga housemates ko, Bili ng gadgets/damit/luho, laro ng basketball kaliwa't kanan, at magbasa ng Skyscrapper forum to check anong latest na property tinatayo sa Pinas. Balak ko lang nun talaga, ipon2 tapos bili siguro another property then uwi na ng pinas, ganun ka simple.

    Then mid 2011, apply SG PR..then after few months boom second rejections (1st rejection ko early 2010). Tapos may dumating kaming bagong boss na sobrang mainitin ang ulo at kinailangan ko lumipat ng trabaho di ko kinaya ung stress. Tapos kung ano2 pang problema along the way.

    Early 2012, ayun nabuntis ang misis ko. Tapos nagstart maghigpit sa Singapore, nag start na ako makaramdam na parang nasasakal na ako sa Singapore. Sabi ko sa sarili ko na di ko na afford na umuwi ng pinas kasi may binabayaran pa kmi, magkaka baby na, plus madami umaasa pa sa akin. Pero need na talaga ng exit plan ASAP. Buong 2012, Inasikaso ko muna ung panganganak ng asawa ko at the same time improving my credentials by getting different certifications related to my career and focusing on long term plans. Binawasan ko na yung mga walang kabuluhang bagay, iwas Dota na muna, etc. At the back of my mind, by 2013 i will start my journey to migration. Nagstart na ako magbasa ng mga ibat ibang forums New Zealand, Canada, Australia, etc.

    Jan 2013, got a job offer in Ottawa Canada via Jobbank.ca (formalised in Feb nung nagmeet kami ng employer sa KL) at same time my application sa isang malaking not-for profit org sa Mexico is doing great. Ilang series of interviews nalagpasan ko at nakasama na ako sa final interview. An excellent opportunity to travel around the world and getting salary of twice my gross in SG tax free with free accommodations, car, driver,etc. During that time i think either one of those opportunity makukuha ko, lalo na yung Canada kasi may signed job offer na visa processing nalang. So dami ko na plans and worries along the way together with my family, my mindset is completely changed na. Its really about time to move out in SG. I've got all my paperworks prepared, IELTS done, everything as early as Feb 2013. I'm already considering Australia na din this time but only my third choice. Joined this forum Oct 2012 and reading threads to get some idea.

    But then again, ayun last minute, ung immigration lawyer from ottawa na kinuha ng employer ko told me to go FSW route instead. Getting LMO for accountant in Ontario is really hard, plus yung mga work/employment scandals that time in Canada. Accountant is closed in Canada that time, so no choice. Also gumastos na ako ng CA assessment sa Ontario and 2 major exams nalang sana CA na ako dun sa Canada. The Mexico opportunity also didnt materialised We are only 3 remaining candidates and i didn't make it. Competition is really that tough. I just cant believed what happened and was so disappointed. So wala pala talagang kasiguraduhan sa buhay, kung hindi talaga para sayo.

    Passed application in Vetassess May 2013, all the while kasi ready na documents ko na gagamitin ko sana sa Canada. As application processing is 3 months, ayun inabutan na ako ng increase, as in major increase. From Aud3,060 lang sana before June 2013 to AUD6,160 last Dec. Due to indecisions and maybe bad luck. I told myself, i should have start my Australia migration process as early as Jan 2013 then ok na sana. But no choice, take it or leave it. And i chose to go for it.

    Now, still waiting for CO. last year plan ko is to move first quarter netong 2014, supposedly next month. But walang kasiguraduhan pa rin, coz either i may get a Direct Grant anytime from now, or can be drag for few months if my medical is referred. But all in all, sabi nga, go on with the flow muna. Cross the bridge when you get there. I have really learned the word "patience" last year. Kaya best is wait and see. And ipon mabuti bago sumabak sa Australia.

    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

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    edited February 2014
    Double post

    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

  • AngeloAngelo Singapore
    Posts: 17Member
    Joined: Jan 17, 2014
    @vhoythoy Thanks for he reply. just want to ask one thing, may idea ba kau how much inaabot nang processing fee for agents? at least alam ko which one ung mahal n mura na service fee?
  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    @vhoythoy Thanks for he reply. just want to ask one thing, may idea ba kau how much inaabot nang processing fee for agents? at least alam ko which one ung mahal n mura na service fee?
    alam ko at least 3,500 sgd not sure eh. DIY lang kasi ako.

    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

  • thegreatiam15thegreatiam15 Sydney
    Posts: 799Member
    Joined: Jan 07, 2014
    @vhoythoy

    haha ang saya naman...ako dota 2 pa din while waiting kasi ang past time ko magbuhat (gym) magjogging, magdota 2...literal na computer games military attitude ako...lesser chance na lumabas ibig sabihin more savings for me..hehe ang dinisiplina ko sir yung impulse buying...ayoko sa lahat nagreregret ako...

    hmm nagplano din ako mag canada...pero sad to say sa profession ko bigla nagsara yung sa tatlong states na sana may opening lately disappointing talaga meron saska pero nawalan na ako nang gana, una sa BC, AB at sa WP ako pero sobrang nadismaya ako kasi nagreport na saken yung kakilala ko na andun na sabi andami na raw backlogs nang canada due to influx nang foreigners plus hindi na raw naaccomodate then may friend ako presidente nang UAP SAUDI...nagmigrate daw sila canada ang bagsak nya daw dun though FSW route siya...approved

    pagdating janitor, cleaner, roofing shingles installer (masama pa nito siya mismo sa edad nyang 45) akala nya daw estimate estimate lang bigla ganun, carpentry at kung ano ano pa...

    kaya daw makalanding siya archi...d raw siya nagdalawang isip...kahit paano yun na daw muna...maganda naman buhay na nya dun pero eto isang bagay na sobrang naasar ako kasi architect ka by profession at immig sabay sablay pagdating dun kasi local experience daw hanap...labo diba?plus considering pa edad nya...

    kaya straight ako AUS makakita ako nang CSOL na work, nung una nga napanghinaan na ako akala ko wala na e..kasi sa SOL walang draftsperson for architects, kasi wala talaga dun...

    sabay nakita ko yung 190 basa basa kaunti natutunan ko...

    then dito sa site yung agent na filipina na australian based 30 years na sa work...ayun...on the roll na ako pero naghihintay nalang...once ok na ielts ko by friday next week at may magandang balita...ang aaralin ko nalang is patience..: ) kakalimutan ko muna tungkol dito...

    maganda na buhay ko dito SG kung tutuusin kaso short term saka nakakasawa na yung setup na malayo ako sa family ko, publema ko to 1 year old na anak ko...self preservation at future goals na ika nga ang iniisip ko na dito kasi unang dating ko palang 3 years ago mahigpit na e...ano pa kaya ngayon...wala na raw atang Noypi naaapprove ngayon...

    ewan ko ba sa ibang kakilala ko nagwawaldas nang pera dito...minsan ako yung natatakot para sa kanila nagaalala ako d lang ako nakikialam pero nakikita ko kasi..nakakatakot...yung iba naman naapprove lang sa ibang bagay yumabang na...umangas kaunti...mantala lahat naman tayo dun bagsak natin...di ko magets ano publema minsan...

    end of the day...driven talaga ako, gasolina ko yung nangyayari sa pinas lalo ayoko na bumalik substandard na buhay, drive ko yung littleboy ko visions na magulat kana lang aussie accent nagsasalita sa harap mo, passion ko talaga magtravel pero kasi may family na so...might as well isama na sila...: )



    I haven't lost everything except my mind...

  • thegreatiam15thegreatiam15 Sydney
    Posts: 799Member
    Joined: Jan 07, 2014
    @vhoythoy Thanks for he reply. just want to ask one thing, may idea ba kau how much inaabot nang processing fee for agents? at least alam ko which one ung mahal n mura na service fee?
    alam ko at least 3,500 sgd not sure eh. DIY lang kasi ako.

    1870AUD pag dun sa mga MARA registered agents...: ) search mo dito sa sa taas yung search bar Angelica O'Sullivan aka GIGI...maayos at mabait na agent siya...sa una palang pag may tama yung credentials mo didiretsuhin ka nya ano kulang mo or kung d pwede...pero wala naman pipigil sayo magtry papi...lahat naman tayo gusto makapunta..: )

    I haven't lost everything except my mind...

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    Yup visa grant na! Kita kits mga tga sg bago umalis

    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

  • mannmann Perth
    Posts: 39Member
    Joined: Aug 21, 2013
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