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  • bait0211bait0211 Melbourne
    Posts: 550Member
    Joined: Apr 16, 2013
    hi SG pips... anyone knows a review center for IELTS here in SG? yun mga ndi naman lalampas ng 300 sana... :( frustrated na ako sa IELTS ko. 1st take ko is IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 8; W-7; L- 6.5; S - 6.0 tapos second take ko naman ay IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 6.5; W-7; L- 8; S - 6.5). huhuhu.. thanks for your reply! :)

    ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
    06.20.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 8; W-7; L- 6.5; S - 6.0)
    09.30.2014 - sent CDR to EA through Singpost
    10.03.2014 - EA received the documents
    12.29.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 6.5; W-6.5; L- 8.5; S - 6.5)
    2.12.2015 - received mail from EA dated 2.5.2015 (positive outcome)
    2.13.2015 - submitted EOI (Visa 190 NSW)
    6.3.2015 - PTE Academic exam (failed)
    7.6.2015 - revised EOI (Visa 190 SA)
    7.14.2015 - PTE Academic (passed - thank u LORD!)
    7.17.2015 - PTE (L 83, R 71, S 65, W 79) - submitted new EOI for Visa 189 (65 points)
    8.3.2015 - Received invite to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) (Permanent) visa application
    8.13.2015 - Lodged Visa Application
    8.17.2015 - SPC Application
    9.3.2015 - NBI
    9.8.2015 - Uploaded SPC and NBI and pictures
    10.6.2015 - Uploaded Form 80
    10.7.2015 - Medical results finalized. All cleared. Thank you Lord!
    10.9.2015 - CO requested for Form 80 for dependent
    10.22.2015 - Golden Email received. Thank you Lord for the VISA grant
    4.11.2016 - Big MOVE to Melbourne
    4.18.2016 - Hubby got a job (Thank you Lord!)
    8.25.2016 - Started looking for a job (If God's will He will provide in the right time)


           PRAY, HOPE & DON't WORRY... :-) PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE
    
  • cvetu2004cvetu2004 North Ryde
    Posts: 181Member
    Joined: Aug 27, 2013
    sa mga nagtatanong dito about getting Pinas NBI clearance while nasa abroad, ito po ginawa ng most of the people sa forum na nakakuha na:

    1. Contact Ms. Sandra Sobida thru [email protected]. You may ask her phone number and call for faster discussion (and para ma-feel mo din na totoo siya, you know what I mean :)).
    2. Send thru her EMAIL address the following:
    - scanned filled out form from the nbi website using address abroad
    - scanned 2x2 picture with white background
    - scanned old nbi clearance
    - scanned passport
    3. Send payment through western union. Note: 115 pesos per clearance plus xxx pesos depends if ordinary mail lang or courier (DHL costs 780 pesos).

    Sandra P. Sobida
    Mailed Clearance Section
    NBI U.N. Avenue Manila 1000
    Philippines

    4. Request Ms. Sandra to send the NBI clearances to your address abroad.
    5. Don't ever forget to thank her & Him
    Para po sa mga kukuha ng NBI clearances throughout Ms Sandra, validation pa din ang procedure na ito. Kaka rely n'ya lang sa email ko about asking her Assistance para sa NBI clearances namin.
    Tinanong ko din abouut may old NBI clearances dates Nov 2005 pa ang she said pwede pa daw isubmit.

    Oct 25, 2013: IELTS GT Exam results - Competent
    April 30, 2014: EA Skills Letter received - IE 233511
    Oct 22, 2014: NSW confirmed my application was received in
    their system. SRN 1858 & 1867.
    Jan 12, 2015: Received NSW SS approval. Thank you Lord!
    Jan 12, 2015: Received Invitation to lodge Visa Subclass 190
    from DIBP. Thank you Lord!
    Jan 16, 2015: Lodged Visa Subclass 190 application (Family of 4)
    Visa fee charged to my credit card.
    Feb 20, 2015: CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team5),
    requested for Form 80.
    Mar 03, 2015: Visa Grant. Thank you Lord!!!
    Aug 28, 2015: Last working day as Senior SQE.
    Sept 27,2015: Big Move to NSW Australia.
    Jan 11, 2016: Started working as SQE in ResMed.

  • cvetu2004cvetu2004 North Ryde
    Posts: 181Member
    Joined: Aug 27, 2013
    sorry, hard copies na pala ang required na ipadala....not anymore scanned copies.

    please send the following requirements:
    - latest nbi clearance
    - latest 2x2 picture white background
    - passport photocopy
    - filled out online form available at the nbi website
    - payments:
    115 clearance fee
    708 dhl fee to singapore

    send requirements to:
    sandra p. sobida
    mailed clearance section
    nbi taft avenue ermita manila
    philippines

    Oct 25, 2013: IELTS GT Exam results - Competent
    April 30, 2014: EA Skills Letter received - IE 233511
    Oct 22, 2014: NSW confirmed my application was received in
    their system. SRN 1858 & 1867.
    Jan 12, 2015: Received NSW SS approval. Thank you Lord!
    Jan 12, 2015: Received Invitation to lodge Visa Subclass 190
    from DIBP. Thank you Lord!
    Jan 16, 2015: Lodged Visa Subclass 190 application (Family of 4)
    Visa fee charged to my credit card.
    Feb 20, 2015: CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team5),
    requested for Form 80.
    Mar 03, 2015: Visa Grant. Thank you Lord!!!
    Aug 28, 2015: Last working day as Senior SQE.
    Sept 27,2015: Big Move to NSW Australia.
    Jan 11, 2016: Started working as SQE in ResMed.

  • thegreatiam15thegreatiam15 Sydney
    Posts: 799Member
    Joined: Jan 07, 2014
    sa mga nagtatrabaho na diyan sa AU na galing dito SG

    ano ano yung mga bagay na namimiss nyo sa SG? : )

    curious lang mga bossing hehe sorry naglilikot nanaman utak ko petiks today muni muni lang sa mga naggagandahang bahay at properties sa mga AU websites

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

  • chollecholle Sydney
    Posts: 403Member
    Joined: Nov 21, 2013
    @thegreatiam15 Tuwing nagcocommute ako rito, namimiss ko yung frequency of buses and trains diyan, tsaka mura at generally safe na mga taxi! I also sometimes miss cheap meals outside and some stores / brands (would you believe ngayon pa lang sila magkakaroon ng Forever 21 dito?!). Mostly I miss feeling safe outside at night. They say Australian cities are generally safe, l but if we're talking about safety and security lang talaga give me Singapore any day.

    The other day namiss ko ang soybean curd at nagresearch pa ako kung saan makakabili rito. Hehe

    I don't miss the horrible work hours at all :P

    Occupation: Other Spatial Scientist (ANZSCO Code 232214)
    30 Nov 2013 - IELTS Academic R8.5 W8 L8.5 S9 / Overall 8.5
    10 Feb 2014 - Skills Assessment (VETASSESS)
    23 May 2014 - VETASSESS Outcome: Positive
    27 May 2014 - EOI (70 points)
    9 Jun 2014 - Visa invitation received, application lodged (SI189)
    2 Jul 2014 - CO allocation
    6 Aug 2014 - Visa granted (IED 4 Jul 2015)
    11 Oct 2014 - Moved to Sydney
    20 Oct 2014 - Job offer
    29 Oct 2014 - Start of work
    17-26 Dec 2014 - Dog at Sydney quarantine
    24 Dec 2014 - Partner's initial entry (Maligayang Pasko!)
    16 May 2017 - Purchase first property
    17 Oct 2018 - Citizenship application lodged (Council: City of Sydney)
    8 Jul 2019: Test invite
    20 Aug 2019: Test: (originally 20/9/19)
    21 Aug 2019: Citizenship Approved
    31 October 2019: Citizenship Ceremony 🇦🇺

  • belovedantonbelovedanton Singapore
    Posts: 18Member
    Joined: May 27, 2014
    May nagrenew na ba ng passport dito after na grant ang visa? Pwede bang online?
  • belovedantonbelovedanton Singapore
    Posts: 18Member
    Joined: May 27, 2014
    i mean Pwede bang online mag pass ng form 929 for change of passport details while andito sa SG? Saan pwede site or email pwede isend? Tnx.
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    sa mga nagtatrabaho na diyan sa AU na galing dito SG

    ano ano yung mga bagay na namimiss nyo sa SG? : )

    curious lang mga bossing hehe sorry naglilikot nanaman utak ko petiks today muni muni lang sa mga naggagandahang bahay at properties sa mga AU websites
    @thegreatiam15 - na miss ko ang pagkaing Singapore and the convenience of being able to travel anytime and anywhere (as long as may leaves) - dito kasi sa Australia, mas mahal na pumunta sa Asia or Europe, added to the fact that mas lesser ang disposable income as a result of higher tax...

    no regrets! :)

    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!!

  • Stoked0419Stoked0419 Lower Hutt
    Posts: 61Member
    Joined: Aug 07, 2014
    Thank you @eccen3k, @mast3ree, @TasBurrfoot sa replies!
    Mejo mahaba pa naman ang preparation ko para mas makapaghanda ako mabuti.
    San makalusot at makakuha ako ng 7 sa lahat ng band although target ko sana ay 8 para sa mas mataas na points.

    Goodluck! :)

    04/28/2015: R: 6.0, L: 6.0, W: 6.5, S: 8.0
    06/02/2015: Submit skill assessment

  • thegreatiam15thegreatiam15 Sydney
    Posts: 799Member
    Joined: Jan 07, 2014
    @thegreatiam15 Tuwing nagcocommute ako rito, namimiss ko yung frequency of buses and trains diyan, tsaka mura at generally safe na mga taxi! I also sometimes miss cheap meals outside and some stores / brands (would you believe ngayon pa lang sila magkakaroon ng Forever 21 dito?!). Mostly I miss feeling safe outside at night. They say Australian cities are generally safe, l but if we're talking about safety and security lang talaga give me Singapore any day.

    The other day namiss ko ang soybean curd at nagresearch pa ako kung saan makakabili rito. Hehe

    I don't miss the horrible work hours at all :P
    horrible work hours HAHA kakainggit nga mga posting mo maaga ka uuwe dito may times talaga na naoovertime ako gustong gusto ko na umuwe makapaglaro nang computer makapagfacetime sa little boy wala olats pag tatawag ako tulog na.

    btw, sobrang laid back ba talaga nang buhay sa AU? bakit sa kanila umuubra yun?

    doesn't make sense at all HAHA

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

  • thegreatiam15thegreatiam15 Sydney
    Posts: 799Member
    Joined: Jan 07, 2014
    sa mga nagtatrabaho na diyan sa AU na galing dito SG

    ano ano yung mga bagay na namimiss nyo sa SG? : )

    curious lang mga bossing hehe sorry naglilikot nanaman utak ko petiks today muni muni lang sa mga naggagandahang bahay at properties sa mga AU websites
    @thegreatiam15 - na miss ko ang pagkaing Singapore and the convenience of being able to travel anytime and anywhere (as long as may leaves) - dito kasi sa Australia, mas mahal na pumunta sa Asia or Europe, added to the fact that mas lesser ang disposable income as a result of higher tax...

    no regrets! :)
    how about driving bossing?d hamak naman na mas masarap makahawak anng sariling AUTO kasi sa kaso ko hindi naman kami ganon ka swerte sa buhay hindi pa ako nakakahawak nang auto kahit segundamano : )

    mutor at traysikel lang bossing haha

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

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    edited January 2015
    @thegreatiam15 Tuwing nagcocommute ako rito, namimiss ko yung frequency of buses and trains diyan, tsaka mura at generally safe na mga taxi! I also sometimes miss cheap meals outside and some stores / brands (would you believe ngayon pa lang sila magkakaroon ng Forever 21 dito?!). Mostly I miss feeling safe outside at night. They say Australian cities are generally safe, l but if we're talking about safety and security lang talaga give me Singapore any day.

    The other day namiss ko ang soybean curd at nagresearch pa ako kung saan makakabili rito. Hehe

    I don't miss the horrible work hours at all :P
    horrible work hours HAHA kakainggit nga mga posting mo maaga ka uuwe dito may times talaga na naoovertime ako gustong gusto ko na umuwe makapaglaro nang computer makapagfacetime sa little boy wala olats pag tatawag ako tulog na.

    btw, sobrang laid back ba talaga nang buhay sa AU? bakit sa kanila umuubra yun?

    doesn't make sense at all HAHA
    Actually uubra nman tlaga yan kahit dito sa Singapore basta gamitin lng ung working hours ng tama. Kaso dito parang culture na ata ang mag ot at mag extend at weird umuwi ng eksatong uwian. Katulad ko, most of the time petiks, pero kapag umuwi ng maaga madalas sasabihin ng boss "oh, its too early! hmmm" kapag sabihin mo tapos na trabaho mo, magiisip nman un ng kung ano anong pwedeng mapagawa sau. eh hindi nman mauubos ang trabaho tapos masakit pa sa ulo ang maiisip ipagawa tapos OT-Y pa LOL

    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
    @thegreatiam15 Tuwing nagcocommute ako rito, namimiss ko yung frequency of buses and trains diyan, tsaka mura at generally safe na mga taxi! I also sometimes miss cheap meals outside and some stores / brands (would you believe ngayon pa lang sila magkakaroon ng Forever 21 dito?!). Mostly I miss feeling safe outside at night. They say Australian cities are generally safe, l but if we're talking about safety and security lang talaga give me Singapore any day.

    The other day namiss ko ang soybean curd at nagresearch pa ako kung saan makakabili rito. Hehe

    I don't miss the horrible work hours at all :P
    horrible work hours HAHA kakainggit nga mga posting mo maaga ka uuwe dito may times talaga na naoovertime ako gustong gusto ko na umuwe makapaglaro nang computer makapagfacetime sa little boy wala olats pag tatawag ako tulog na.

    btw, sobrang laid back ba talaga nang buhay sa AU? bakit sa kanila umuubra yun?

    doesn't make sense at all HAHA
    Actually uubra nman tlaga yan kahit dito sa Singapore basta gamitin lng ung working hours ng tama. Kaso dito parang culture na ata ang mag ot at mag extend at weird umuwi ng eksatong uwian. Katulad ko, most of the time petiks, pero kapag umuwi ng maaga madalas sasabihin ng boss "oh, its too early! hmmm" kapag sabihin mo tapos na trabaho mo, magiisip nman un ng kung ano anong pwedeng mapagawa sau. eh hindi nman mauubos ang trabaho tapos masakit pa sa ulo ang maiisip ipagawa tapos OT-Y pa LOL

    haha nako paps di mo pa naranasan magtrabaho sa contractor ultimo accountant dun madaling araw uuwe kahit nakikita mo nanunuod lang nang series sa cellphone masabi lang na OT

    minsan nga pag uuwe ka maaga masama pa status mo e, sasabihin sayo mamamataan ka e

    btw tungkol sa pagkaen, papaano ba sistema nang pagkaen diyan?

    kasi dito punta lang sa labas hawker lang lamon, sa AU ba may ganito o kelangan talaga magluluto ka?

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

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    edited January 2015
    @thegreatiam15 Tuwing nagcocommute ako rito, namimiss ko yung frequency of buses and trains diyan, tsaka mura at generally safe na mga taxi! I also sometimes miss cheap meals outside and some stores / brands (would you believe ngayon pa lang sila magkakaroon ng Forever 21 dito?!). Mostly I miss feeling safe outside at night. They say Australian cities are generally safe, l but if we're talking about safety and security lang talaga give me Singapore any day.

    The other day namiss ko ang soybean curd at nagresearch pa ako kung saan makakabili rito. Hehe

    I don't miss the horrible work hours at all :P
    horrible work hours HAHA kakainggit nga mga posting mo maaga ka uuwe dito may times talaga na naoovertime ako gustong gusto ko na umuwe makapaglaro nang computer makapagfacetime sa little boy wala olats pag tatawag ako tulog na.

    btw, sobrang laid back ba talaga nang buhay sa AU? bakit sa kanila umuubra yun?

    doesn't make sense at all HAHA
    Actually uubra nman tlaga yan kahit dito sa Singapore basta gamitin lng ung working hours ng tama. Kaso dito parang culture na ata ang mag ot at mag extend at weird umuwi ng eksatong uwian. Katulad ko, most of the time petiks, pero kapag umuwi ng maaga madalas sasabihin ng boss "oh, its too early! hmmm" kapag sabihin mo tapos na trabaho mo, magiisip nman un ng kung ano anong pwedeng mapagawa sau. eh hindi nman mauubos ang trabaho tapos masakit pa sa ulo ang maiisip ipagawa tapos OT-Y pa LOL

    haha nako paps di mo pa naranasan magtrabaho sa contractor ultimo accountant dun madaling araw uuwe kahit nakikita mo nanunuod lang nang series sa cellphone masabi lang na OT

    minsan nga pag uuwe ka maaga masama pa status mo e, sasabihin sayo mamamataan ka e

    btw tungkol sa pagkaen, papaano ba sistema nang pagkaen diyan?

    kasi dito punta lang sa labas hawker lang lamon, sa AU ba may ganito o kelangan talaga magluluto ka?

    Dito mga accountant sa amin ang aaga magsiuwian, kasi taga dito tlaga sila at matagal na sa company kaya malakas ang loob. Siguro kapag month-end ayun nag ot ng konti. Yung housemates ko naman na pinay na accountant ayun kahit sa bahay nagtatrabaho. Yung boss ko naman 7:30AM pumapasok (kasi free mRT sa city) tapos umuuwi 9pm na,weekdays, pumapasok pa ng weekend nadadamay tuloy ako mag OT haha. Mahirap araw arawin kumain sa labas sa Australia, at least sa Melbourne. Medyo butas ang bulsa mo =) nsa 8-12AUD per meal hahays not sure kung may mura like sa chinatown di nman ako nagawi dun

    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

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

    btw tungkol sa pagkaen, papaano ba sistema nang pagkaen diyan?

    kasi dito punta lang sa labas hawker lang lamon, sa AU ba may ganito o kelangan talaga magluluto ka?

    We cook for lunch and dinner here (breakfast, di naman talaga kami kumakain since we moved out of our ancestral home last decade...

    Mahal kasi kumain sa labas (in my office at least 8.95 for a decent meal) kaya ginagawa namin baon... Once a week we eat out, treat for ourselves! :)

    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!!

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

    btw tungkol sa pagkaen, papaano ba sistema nang pagkaen diyan?

    kasi dito punta lang sa labas hawker lang lamon, sa AU ba may ganito o kelangan talaga magluluto ka?

    We cook for lunch and dinner here (breakfast, di naman talaga kami kumakain since we moved out of our ancestral home last decade...

    Mahal kasi kumain sa labas (in my office at least 8.95 for a decent meal) kaya ginagawa namin baon... Once a week we eat out, treat for ourselves! :)
    hahaha ayos! mukhang kelangan ko na regaluhan nang baking equipment misis ko

    hmm kamusta naman ang internet diyan kumpara dito sa SG alam ko sa narinig ko hindi siya kasing decent diyan sa AU unlike sa SG

    pero correct nyo nalang po ako kasi may hobby ko maglaro nang computer online game pero i doubt magagawa ko pa yun pag kasama ko na family ko

    how about hobbies?

    recreation?

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

  • chollecholle Sydney
    Posts: 403Member
    Joined: Nov 21, 2013
    @thegreatiam15 mas mabilis yung internet ko rito kesa sa sg, nasa NBN kasi ako rito, sa Sg di kami nagpa-NBN sa unit. Pero in general sabihin marami pang naka-adsl at minsan mabagal sya depende sa ISP, location, busy servers, etc

    Occupation: Other Spatial Scientist (ANZSCO Code 232214)
    30 Nov 2013 - IELTS Academic R8.5 W8 L8.5 S9 / Overall 8.5
    10 Feb 2014 - Skills Assessment (VETASSESS)
    23 May 2014 - VETASSESS Outcome: Positive
    27 May 2014 - EOI (70 points)
    9 Jun 2014 - Visa invitation received, application lodged (SI189)
    2 Jul 2014 - CO allocation
    6 Aug 2014 - Visa granted (IED 4 Jul 2015)
    11 Oct 2014 - Moved to Sydney
    20 Oct 2014 - Job offer
    29 Oct 2014 - Start of work
    17-26 Dec 2014 - Dog at Sydney quarantine
    24 Dec 2014 - Partner's initial entry (Maligayang Pasko!)
    16 May 2017 - Purchase first property
    17 Oct 2018 - Citizenship application lodged (Council: City of Sydney)
    8 Jul 2019: Test invite
    20 Aug 2019: Test: (originally 20/9/19)
    21 Aug 2019: Citizenship Approved
    31 October 2019: Citizenship Ceremony 🇦🇺

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @thegreatiam15 mas mabilis yung internet ko rito kesa sa sg, nasa NBN kasi ako rito, sa Sg di kami nagpa-NBN sa unit. Pero in general sabihin marami pang naka-adsl at minsan mabagal sya depende sa ISP, location, busy servers, etc
    tama internet is really dependent on location - mga 5mbps lang sa amin on the average; decent enough and better than what I averaged in SG before (2008-2012) na 3mbps.

    one thing to note is internet takes a while to be connected here... unlike sa singapore na plug and play if may exciting connection ang unit; dito it can take at least 2weeks.

    and mahal internet dito - i pay $80/month for an adsl connection with 100gb limit.

    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!!

  • engr_boyengr_boy Sydney
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    edited January 2015
    mas mabagal ang internet namin adsl (tpg) - Southeast of Perth, WA . 3mbps give or take.. mas mahal din kesa sa sg at may mga plans na may data cap. sa sg dati, (starhub) - 25 mbps unlimited, slow na yun for sg. iba pag naka-nbn dito mas mabilis, though they are the exception not the rule. kakaunti pa lang sila. norm talaga eh adsl. pero mas mabagal sa pinas (p@#$%^& KNN CCB!), hinde pa reliable. dito reliable.

    kung sg-style na food (hawker) ang hanap mo. mas mahal dito, mas kakaunti at mas meh.. 11-15 aud mutton breyani, various chinese noodle dishes 8-12 aud, rendang daging 10-15 aud.. though mas madaming vietnamese food options kesa sg. namiss ko tuloy bah kuh teh sa woodlands.



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  • chollecholle Sydney
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    $90 per month ako ngayon, NBN 100/40 mbps na unlimited sa TPG, mukhang good value na sya!

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  • thegreatiam15thegreatiam15 Sydney
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    mas mabagal ang internet namin adsl (tpg) - Southeast of Perth, WA . 3mbps give or take.. mas mahal din kesa sa sg at may mga plans na may data cap. sa sg dati, (starhub) - 25 mbps unlimited, slow na yun for sg. iba pag naka-nbn dito mas mabilis, though they are the exception not the rule. kakaunti pa lang sila. norm talaga eh adsl. pero mas mabagal sa pinas (p@#$%^& KNN CCB!), hinde pa reliable. dito reliable.

    kung sg-style na food (hawker) ang hanap mo. mas mahal dito, mas kakaunti at mas meh.. 11-15 aud mutton breyani, various chinese noodle dishes 8-12 aud, rendang daging 10-15 aud.. though mas madaming vietnamese food options kesa sg. namiss ko tuloy bah kuh teh sa woodlands.



    kahit siguro hindi na equivalent nang kagaya dito sa SG na hawker parang same concept or idea lang na tuturo uupo kakaen order drinks SHOOT na sa balde

    ahhh may kahirapan din pala internet sa AU pero ayos lang hehe mukhang ibang hobby naman ang pagtutuunan ko pansin

    hmm, throw back para sa inyo pinaka masarap na hokkien MEE noodle sa WHAMPOA hehe pinaka matindi dito saka talagang pinipilahan : )

    @cholle

    yung bak kut teh sa CQ yung pinaka kinakainan namin nung mga tropa ko dito sa SG na nakilala ko sa isang forums sila nagguide saken sa SG 101 haha

    btw, maraming salamat sa insights nyo atleast may idea ako sa mga maeexpect ko

    last question?

    ano difference lalong lalo na sa reception nang mga SG lokales sa mga Pilipino kumpara sa AU lokales sa mga Pilipino (hehe pun intended yung spelling kasi baka matrace tayo)

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  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    Internet dito sa amin sa yewtee Starhub 100 MBPS 39.90/ month. Then sa may jurong point kanina may promo 49.90 200 MBPS w/ free fiber installation something pa ata.

    Mahirap na magdota jan @thegreatiam15, lan games nalang haha

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  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    ano difference lalong lalo na sa reception nang mga SG lokales sa mga Pilipino kumpara sa AU lokales sa mga Pilipino (hehe pun intended yung spelling kasi baka matrace tayo)

    @thegreatiam15 - if I may:

    One thing to consider here is that Australians here are very multi-cultural compared to the Chinese, Malay and Indians of Singapore... From my experience, the people here don't care about the new migrants. People mind their own business, do the best they can and try to make a good living for themselves and their family.

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    Internet dito sa amin sa yewtee Starhub 100 MBPS 39.90/ month. Then sa may jurong point kanina may promo 49.90 200 MBPS w/ free fiber installation something pa ata.

    Mahirap na magdota jan @thegreatiam15, lan games nalang haha
    ready na ako tumalikod tol haha iiwanan ko na yung record ko na 1,400 winning games vis 1,100 loss

    kung sablay na net sa AU HAHA move on na ako sa ibang hobby

    @TasBurrFoot

    ahh good to know, pero bossing question how about sa pagtrato nila sa ibang tao let's say nalaman nila ah ito Noypi ito

    sinasama kaba nila sa mga gathering or mga biruan nila?

    kinakausap kaba nila nang kaswal kagaya siyempre pag tayo tayo mga Noypi or Malay Chinese nagbibiruan minsan

    pero dumarating time na nadedeadend

    atleast naguusap yun lang dito kasi medyo siyempre may kulay pink na barrier minsan na hindi nakikita ahaha

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  • chollecholle Sydney
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    @thegreatiam15 tama si @tasburrfoot - they don't care, it doesn't mean as much to them that we're Pinoy because there are so many other races here, tsaka tingin ko mas may reputation yung iba kesa sa atin

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  • thegreatiam15thegreatiam15 Sydney
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    @cholle

    wow ayos! atleast alam ko yung realistic situation hindi kagaya nung mga wento wentong lasingan lang nang racism haha

    btw maraming salamat po sa lahat nang nagbigay nang insights nila atleast ito lang muna for now : )
    ingat kayong lahat

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  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    edited January 2015
    Land of migrants kasi ang australia ultimately magiging au citizens din nman tayo dun. Unlike dito sa sg, pinoy will always be considered as a race working in singapore competing with locals for job. A second/ third class citizens. Grabe nga kung matawag/ describe ang pinoy sa mga internet sites (i.e. Maids, monkeys, cheap labor, noisy, etc) halos ibaon sa lupa hehe. Kahit nga sa garena potek kaya sg acct gamit ko dun hahaha. Pasaway pa ung iba pumapatol dapat tahimik nlang. Marami nman locals na mababait lalo na ung mga may pinagaralan. Racism/ discriminations here may not be direct/ harap harapan pero alam mo na un hehe

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  • thegreatiam15thegreatiam15 Sydney
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    @vhoythoy

    agree sa STEAM nga pag may maingay "peenoise" agad e kahit na relevant at on topic yung tactical response nang isang player nauuwe sa all out trashtalkan ayun "talo"

    in the end dito considered lang tayong minority na nakatuntong sa kalabaw at mananatiling langaw habambuhay

    long term benefits na talaga ang pinaka magandang regalo na makukuha nang bawat migrant na nagpupunta AU

    btw, boss kapag nakalipat kana wentuhan mo kami nang mga mamimiss mo dito haha

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

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    edited January 2015
    Kahit di pa ako nakakatira talaga sa australia alam ko na mamiss ko dito hahaha. Some are better monthly disposable income, 3 months bonus every dec, 1-3 mins mrt train interval and bus (transpo convenience), can go back to pinas faster/ cheaper, fast internet, malls, etc. ung iba secret na hahaha.

    Potek di manalo sa akin ng trashtalk ung mga leavers/ noobs na un haha. Pero sg account gamit ko so di nila ako madadali ng mga panlalait nila hehehe.

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  • thegreatiam15thegreatiam15 Sydney
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    @vhoythoy

    hahah mukhang pare parehas kayo nang sentiments nang karamihan dito pero ika nga long term benefits talaga habol din natin lahat

    saka yung buhay sa labas nang sand box.

    btw d ako nagtatrashtalking hinahayaan ko lang sila mainis sstressin ko pa sarili ko dun haha bahala na sila malagutan nang litid sa leeg sa buset

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

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