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Kung dito ka manganganak, gastos mo lahat...so it would be better na uwi ka ng Pinas para mas mura.
correct me if I'm wrong though
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if they went public.. free naman sila under medicare. if they go private, they really need to pay for it from their own pockets. kasi choice po to go private.. no one is forcing you to do it. sa private kasi you can stay longer.. 1 week ata whereas sa public after a couple of days, you will be sent home na if you and baby is healthy naman.
i was reading about the student visa.. it is very vague ano po entitlement if you are on a student visa. also i read na if you are the student and will be unable to attend school kasi you have given birth you can ask for an extension of your student visa..BUT also there's also a chance you will be sent home.
you can go public..it would not be free kasi like ice said, you don't have medicare and it's just like you are a tourist here.. so in a sense, you are not a tax payer and should not be legible for benefits that tax payers do BUT saying that..you can still give birth in a public hospital, you just need to pay for it.
it is cheaper than private..way cheaper po.
you also need to pay for your GP, all your scans and midwife check ups.
ultrasound if i remember correctly is about 200-300 aud per scan.
if you decide to give birth here.. then mag baon po ng malaki.
also of note, filipino po yung citizenship ng anak nyo when you give birth here..you have to apply for oz citizenship for baby, apply din also for dual citizenship kasi the initial passport for baby will be a filipino passport. in oz, citizenship of the mother will take precedence kaysa citizenship of the land.
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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
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she also posted links on how to apply for baby's oz passport etc. mas detailed ung post nya:D
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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
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@psychoboy: Baby is a natural-born citizen of the Phils and we need to apply with the Phil Consulate in AU for him to get a dual citizenship status.
For more info, you can refer to this link -- http://www.philippineconsulate.com.au/dual-citizenship/introduction-note.html
yup in a sense, australian agad si baby...apply lang ng passport pero filipino pa din:D so first point of inquiry mu is still the Philippine Consulate and not the Australian Embassy. and afterwards, you can start processing for baby's australian citizenship.
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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
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Evidence of parent’s citizenship or permanent residency
Evidence of citizenship of a parent includes:
Australian passport issued to a parent born in Australia before 20 August 1986, with at least 2 years validity, on or after 20 August 1986 and valid at the time of the applicant’s birth; or
full Australian birth certificate for a parent born in Australia before 20 August 1986; or
Australian citizenship certificate for a parent issued prior to the birth of the applicant.
one of the applicant’s parents was born in Australia on or after 20 August 1986 and neither parent has held an Australian passport issued with at least 2 years validity on or after 1 January 2000, the applicant will need to be referred to DIAC for evidence of citizenship.
If neither parent was an Australian citizen at the time of the applicant’s birth, evidence of permanent residence status for either parent may be confirmed by a permanent entry permit in their foreign passport valid at the time of the applicant’s birth. See ‘ Permanent resident ’ or evidence from DIAC.
If neither parent was born in Australia, had not acquired Australian citizenship or was not a Permanent Resident at the time of the applicant’s birth and the applicant believes they were ordinarily resident* in Australia for the first 10 years of their life, the applicant will need to be referred to DIAC for evidence of citizenship.
In cases where the applicant is unable to provide supporting documentation to confirm their Australian citizenship, refer the applicant to DIAC.
*the term ordinarily resident is used in s12(1)(b) of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 in relation to a child becoming an Australian citizen on their 10th birthday. This provision applies to children born in Australia on or after 20 August 1986 who did not have a parent who was an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time of their birth.
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Acquiring citizenship automatically
Generally, you become an Australian citizen automatically if you are born in Australia and one or both of your parents are Australian citizens or permanent residents when you are born.
There are some other, less common, ways of automatically becoming a citizen.
Division 1 of Part 2 has details about acquiring citizenship automatically.
Also, if you were a citizen under the old Act immediately before the day that this section commences, you will continue to be a citizen: see subsection 4(1).
Acquiring citizenship by application
The other way to become an Australian citizen is to apply to the Minister. This is covered by Division 2 of Part 2. There are 4 situations in which you can apply for citizenship.
The first is citizenship by descent. Generally, you would apply for this if you were born outside Australia and one or both of your parents were Australian citizens when you were born. Citizenship by descent is covered by Subdivision A.
The second is citizenship for persons adopted in accordance with the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption: see Subdivision AA.
The third is citizenship by conferral. Generally, you would need to be a permanent resident and willing to make a pledge of commitment to apply for citizenship by conferral. You may need to successfully complete a citizenship test. There are some less common circumstances in which you can apply for citizenship by conferral. Citizenship by conferral is covered by Subdivision B.
The fourth is resuming citizenship. In certain cases where you previously ceased to be an Australian citizen, you can apply for your citizenship to resume. Resuming citizenship is covered by Subdivision C.
The Minister must be satisfied of your identity for you to acquire citizenship by application. Rules about identification are in Division 5 of Part 2.
The Minister may be required to refuse your application on national security grounds.
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I guess if you have a baby in Australia, you can always apply for citizenship later on...mahal pa naman natin ang pagiging Filipino natin hehe
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kasi sometimes i feel di tama pagka sulat ko different ang meaning but i can't express it properly.. hirap mag tagalog:D ..hehehe..pasensya;D
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lol akala ko may pension na agad ako.. hahah
recommendation/reminder kumuha ng private health insurance bago mag-30 yrs old..
not mandatory though... but here is the explanation...
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http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-phi-fact27.htm
Lifetime Health Cover (LHC) today
Lifetime Health Cover (LHC) was introduced in July 2000 and involves a financial loading for people aged over 30 who do not hold private health insurance hospital cover and then take it out.
For each year after the 1July following a person's 31st birthday, a 2% loading (cumulative) is added to the cost of the private health insurance premium up to a maximum of 70%. Those born before 1 July 1934 are exempt from the penalty.
Health insurers are required to charge different premiums based on the age of each particular member depending on when they first took out private health insurance.
Currently, health insurers charge the financial loadings on top of premiums paid by people who did not have private hospital cover while they were younger or did not join before 1 July 2000.
The loadings have meant that a person who delays joining until the age of 40 has had to pay 20% more than someone who joined at the age of 30.
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..
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meron nmn yata mura depende sa coverage..
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..
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As of the moment wala pa rin talaga budget buti nalang we have until July 2014 to get this before the penalty starts kicking in.
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!!
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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..
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Not!!
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..
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Sulit din kasi hubby needs regular check up for his diabetes..
Sa bupa kami but according to my friend mas mahal na ngayon bupa kaysa medibank..pero i have gotten used to the forms of bupa na. And this sept. if ever eligible na din for maternity coverage... So dito muna na lng kami : p
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Kaya lang, may mga GP na may gap? Hindi ko lang din maintindihan ano ibig sabihin ng gap?
21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
8 Jan 2013 - visa approved
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Hehehe i dont know din:) basta happy lng na refunded;) hehehe!
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
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!!
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Joined: May 03, 2013
Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 457) - Sydney, NSW
21 Feb 2013 - Applied for Jobs (www.seek.com.au & www.linkedin.com)
28 Feb 2013 - Initial Interview (Skype)
14 Mar 2013 - Final Interview (Skype)
05 Apr 2013 - Job Offer
12 Apr 2013 - Accepted the Job
18 Apr 2013 - Signed Employment Contract
26 Apr 2013 - Lodged 457 Visa Application (e457 Employer-Sponsored Visa)
26 Apr 2013 - Processing Commenced 457 Business Nomination (ANZSCO 131112)
16 May 2013 - Nomination Approved (Australian Institute of Management - AIM)
21 May 2013 - Processing Commenced 457 Visa Application
21 May 2013 - Health Requirements Outstanding (Chest X-Ray Report Required)
25 May 2013 - Heath Requirements Finalised
12 June 2013 - Application Being Processed Further
14 June 2013 - 457 Visa Approved (Praise be to God)
26 July 2013 - Arrival in Brisbane, QLD
29 July 2013 - First Day of Work
28 June 2014 - Relocated to Sydney, NSW
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Pero baka mas mahal ang monthly nito. Magtatanong-tanong ako.
@RodGanteJr: IMAN health with NIB din ang entry health insurance ko. Pero nung dumating na ako Oz, I saw na mas cost-effective ang Bupa. Kaya nag-shift ako. I compared health insurance talaga and sat down with their agents. Iba syempre yung face-to-face kasi nakakapagtanong ka. But ok na yan for now. You can always shift anytime depending on your needs. At hindi mapuputol yung coverage mo kahit mag-change over ka to another health insurance.
21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
8 Jan 2013 - visa approved
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As we are planning a family in the next yr or so, we included coverage for pregnancy kay misis. It will come out a bit expensive but eventually it will pay for itself when we will have the bub in due time - private delivery is expensive kasi dito sa VIC (and the rest of Australia in general)...
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!!
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27 March 2013 - EOI Submission
02 April 2013 - SS Approval
09 April 2013 - Invitation to Lodge visa
1 May 2013 - CO allocated
13 May- Medical Submitted
28 May - Police clearance submitted
29 July 2013 ---- VISA GRANT
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