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  • gmad06gmad06 Melbourne
    Posts: 490Member
    Joined: Aug 21, 2012
    may idea ba kayu ano mga airline ang mura if flying fm melbourne to sydney

    Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
    Engineer
    1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
    4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
    9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
    11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
    11-11-2013 lodged visa application
    11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
    11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
    12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
    12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
    07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
    09-11-2014 Received job offer
    09-29-2014 First day at work
    11-15-2014 Bought our first car

    Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there

  • loudandclearloudandclear Sydney
    Posts: 225Member
    Joined: Dec 16, 2012
    do you know hampton park? is it near melbourne CBD? thanks.

    Jeremiah 29:11
    "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."

  • RuCheRuChe Melbourne
    Posts: 100Member
    Joined: Jun 25, 2013
    I think hampton park is in southeast. Medyo malayo sa CBD.

    Sa north naman kami, Pascoe Vale. Malapit sa Melbourne airport.
  • gmad06gmad06 Melbourne
    Posts: 490Member
    Joined: Aug 21, 2012
    @gmad06 ...hi bro...kitakits next year bro....ngayon ay 0 degree hehe..bearable naman siya pero 3 layers ang suot namin dito....at least next month end na ng winter hehe.....when target nyo next year? maganda if dating nyo ay summer (within dec, jan or feb) para gradual ang adjustment nyo....
    @danyan2001us andyan na kami next week..sama2x tayu sa winter!hehe.

    Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
    Engineer
    1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
    4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
    9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
    11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
    11-11-2013 lodged visa application
    11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
    11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
    12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
    12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
    07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
    09-11-2014 Received job offer
    09-29-2014 First day at work
    11-15-2014 Bought our first car

    Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there

  • waraywaray Sydney
    Posts: 36Member
    Joined: Jan 20, 2014
    @gmad06 ...hi bro...kitakits next year bro....ngayon ay 0 degree hehe..bearable naman siya pero 3 layers ang suot namin dito....at least next month end na ng winter hehe.....when target nyo next year? maganda if dating nyo ay summer (within dec, jan or feb) para gradual ang adjustment nyo....
    0 degree? totoo? I like snow! :-*
  • fionnakayefionnakaye Melbourne
    Posts: 10Member
    Joined: Jul 13, 2013
    @waray waray snow ha city hehe
  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    @gmad06 ...welcome to melbourne bro....talagang winter na winter ang dating nyo ha hehe.....di bale i know handang handa na kayo hehe.....

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    @waray ...0 degree pero walang snow dito sa melbourne....meron doon sa mt buller more or less 2 hour drive from here....for sure you will enjoy the ski resort there....

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

  • iammaxwell1989iammaxwell1989 Melbourne
    Posts: 316Member
    Joined: Sep 19, 2012
    Hello guys. Baka may kakilala kayo na nagpapa rent sa Braeside or nearby areas. Thank you very much!

    10&13 Oct 2012 - IELTS
    26 Oct 2012 - IELTS Results
    17 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa 476
    07 June 2013 - CO Allocated
    22 Aug 2013 - Visa Grant for me and my girlfriend
    07 April 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne!
    14 March 2015 - IELTS in Melbourne
    16 June 2015 - Submitted EA Skills Assessment (Electrical Engineer)
    23 June 2015 - PTE-A in Melbourne
    2 July 2015 - Received positive EA skills assessment
    6 July 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
    3 Aug 2015 - ITA
    4 Aug 2015 - Lodged app for visa 189. Bridging visa released
    19 Nov 2015 - Visa 189 granted for me and my GF
    7 April 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    21 Jan 2019 - Immi response
    29 March 2019 - Citizenship exam passed

  • gmad06gmad06 Melbourne
    Posts: 490Member
    Joined: Aug 21, 2012
    hello melbi peeps..what is the cheapest way to go to SYD from MELB..thanks in advance

    Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
    Engineer
    1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
    4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
    9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
    11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
    11-11-2013 lodged visa application
    11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
    11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
    12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
    12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
    07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
    09-11-2014 Received job offer
    09-29-2014 First day at work
    11-15-2014 Bought our first car

    Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there

  • waraywaray Sydney
    Posts: 36Member
    Joined: Jan 20, 2014
    @waray waray snow ha city hehe
    amo na.. waray upay.. diri kita makapag winter fashion... hahahaha..

  • gmad06gmad06 Melbourne
    Posts: 490Member
    Joined: Aug 21, 2012
    sinong aatend Sunday mass sa St francis tomorrow afternoon..kitakits!

    Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
    Engineer
    1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
    4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
    9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
    11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
    11-11-2013 lodged visa application
    11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
    11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
    12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
    12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
    07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
    09-11-2014 Received job offer
    09-29-2014 First day at work
    11-15-2014 Bought our first car

    Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there

  • gilberttkdgilberttkd Sydney
    Posts: 86Member
    Joined: Oct 23, 2011
    Pa-accept din ako @TasBurrfoot thanks

    Nominated Occupation: Electronics Engineer ANZSCO 233411

    Apr-06 2013: IELTS Results L:8 R:6 W:6 S:7
    Jun-03 2013: Send Documents to Engineers Australia
    Sep-11 2013: Received EA Results; POSITIVE
    Oct-26 2013: IELTS (re-take) L: 7.0 R:7.5 W: 6.5 S: 7.0
    Feb-15 2014: IELTS (re-take) L: 7.5 R:7.0 W: 7.5 S: 7.5
    Mar-02 2014: Submit EOI (65 points)
    Mar-24 2014: Invitation received
    Mar-29 2014: Visa Skilled Independent189 Lodged
    Mar-30 2014: Uploaded documents (except SG COC/NBI/Medical)
    Mar-31 2014: Applied SG COC (21-April releasing)
    Apr-21 2014: Uploaded SG COC
    Apr-28 2014: Medical Uploaded SATA AMK
    Apr-30 2014: CO allocated Team23 GSM Adelaide
    May-06 2014: Dependents medical done (NHS Baguio City)
    May-08 2014: NBI Clearance uploaded
    May-11 2014: Form80 sent
    May-13 2014: Visa Grant!!! Thank you Lord....
    Aug-02 2014: Arrived in Melbourne
    Aug-28 2014: Hired!!! Thank you once again Lord...

    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 (Thank you Lord!!!)

  • gilberttkdgilberttkd Sydney
    Posts: 86Member
    Joined: Oct 23, 2011
    Hi.. Pasali naman ako dito.. Kararating lang namin... sa churchill ave kami... malapit sa west field shopping center. Currently job hunting.

    Nominated Occupation: Electronics Engineer ANZSCO 233411

    Apr-06 2013: IELTS Results L:8 R:6 W:6 S:7
    Jun-03 2013: Send Documents to Engineers Australia
    Sep-11 2013: Received EA Results; POSITIVE
    Oct-26 2013: IELTS (re-take) L: 7.0 R:7.5 W: 6.5 S: 7.0
    Feb-15 2014: IELTS (re-take) L: 7.5 R:7.0 W: 7.5 S: 7.5
    Mar-02 2014: Submit EOI (65 points)
    Mar-24 2014: Invitation received
    Mar-29 2014: Visa Skilled Independent189 Lodged
    Mar-30 2014: Uploaded documents (except SG COC/NBI/Medical)
    Mar-31 2014: Applied SG COC (21-April releasing)
    Apr-21 2014: Uploaded SG COC
    Apr-28 2014: Medical Uploaded SATA AMK
    Apr-30 2014: CO allocated Team23 GSM Adelaide
    May-06 2014: Dependents medical done (NHS Baguio City)
    May-08 2014: NBI Clearance uploaded
    May-11 2014: Form80 sent
    May-13 2014: Visa Grant!!! Thank you Lord....
    Aug-02 2014: Arrived in Melbourne
    Aug-28 2014: Hired!!! Thank you once again Lord...

    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 (Thank you Lord!!!)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Pa-accept din ako @TasBurrfoot thanks
    done! :)

    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!!

  • fionnakayefionnakaye Melbourne
    Posts: 10Member
    Joined: Jul 13, 2013
    Pwd ton Waray mag'winter fashion ky matugnaw man rai la ngahaw snow lol
  • RichardQRichardQ Melbourne
    Posts: 59Member
    Joined: Jun 29, 2012
    Pa accept naman @TasBurrfoot....tambay ng watergardens here.....:-)
  • rencerencerencerencerencerence Melbourne
    Posts: 101Member
    Joined: Jun 06, 2014
    Frankston South ako mga idol, pero work ko sa Northcote nearby Merri Station to be exact. 8:04 South Morrang lagi sinasakyan ko kada umaga baka sakaling may makasabay.

    Pa-accept po sa group, salamat!
  • jie1234jie1234 Sydney
    Posts: 68Member
    Joined: Jul 26, 2014
    Anyone here from bundoora? oK lang ba ang rental rates sa lugar na yun?

    1 Today will be my day
    2 I'm the best me there is
    3 I know that I am a winner
    4 I can do it, I know I can
    5 God will always be with me

    Be positive and believe in yourself

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Anyone here from bundoora? oK lang ba ang rental rates sa lugar na yun?
    Domain.com.au

    :)

    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
    Pa accept naman @TasBurrfoot....tambay ng watergardens here.....:-)
    Done mate! :)

    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!!

  • jie1234jie1234 Sydney
    Posts: 68Member
    Joined: Jul 26, 2014
    Anyone here from bundoora? oK lang ba ang rental rates sa lugar na yun?

    1 Today will be my day
    2 I'm the best me there is
    3 I know that I am a winner
    4 I can do it, I know I can
    5 God will always be with me

    Be positive and believe in yourself

  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    edited August 2014
    Anyone here from bundoora? oK lang ba ang rental rates sa lugar na yun?
    i have somebody now asking for Bundoora's rates (@bepbep) hope the two of you can agree halfway then find another one to complete the number of housemates ( at least 3 couples)

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

  • stabilostabilo Sydney
    Posts: 126Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2012
    Hello everyone. We're staying in deer park, about 15km west of CBD. Regards! :)
    Kami Flemington lang .... Magkapitbahayhalos tayo :-)

  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    Anyone here from bundoora? oK lang ba ang rental rates sa lugar na yun?
    bro andito ka na sa melbourne? see you one of these days

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

  • eddie_thomaseddie_thomas Sydney
    Posts: 55Member
    Joined: Aug 16, 2014
    hello po sa inyo!! anybody here living in the city? :)
  • ShaySheyShayShey Woolloongabba
    Posts: 184Member
    Joined: Jun 10, 2013
    @TasBurrfoot , pa accept din po.
    Laverton kami. :D

    Nominated Occupation : Production / Plant Engineer
    17-Aug-13 IELTS BC L/R-7.5 S-6.5 W-6.0
    05-Sept-13 EA received assessment documents
    14-Dec-13 IELTS IDP L-6.5 R-8.0 S/W 7.0
    06- Feb-14 EA confirmed positive skills assessment through email
    15-Feb-14 IELTS IDP L-9.0 R-8.0 S-7.5 W-7.0 (Finally)
    08-Mar-14 Submitted EOI
    10- Mar-14 Received invitation to lodge visa 189
    14- Mar- 14 Received EA assessment letter
    31- Mar- 14 Lodge visa
    05- Apr- 14 Uploaded documents
    16- Apr- 14 Uploaded medicals
    01- May- 14 CO allocated - GSM Adelaide Team 06
    22-May- 14 Uploaded all requested documents (Form80 / Police Clearance)
    04-June- 14 VISA GRANT!! Thank u Lord!
    29-July - 14 Initial entry Melbourne
    27 - Dec - 14 Big move

    Proverbs 16:9 "The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps."

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @TasBurrfoot , pa accept din po.
    Laverton kami. :D
    Done! :)

    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!!

  • bachekongbachekong Melbourne
    Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Jul 25, 2013
    dito ako sa sunshine!

    April,2013- Personal Interview by Employer
    June 2013 - Job Offer
    June 2013 - Signed Employment Contract
    Chef (commercial cookery) 351311
    July,2013 - Self reviewing for IELTS
    July,2013 - Gathering documents for Vetassess
    August,2013 - IELTS passed
    September,2013 - Vettasess....BAGSAK!
    September,2013 - Employer...umatras!
    September,2013 - ako....depressed, gumuho ang mundo
    November,2013 - apply sa TPRC, bahala na, sayang IELTS eh
    Dec.2013 - May, 2014 - katakut takot na assessment ulit. PASSED
    October, 2014 - AY LAB YU Melbourne!

  • mistakenidentitymistakenidentity Sydney
    Posts: 263Member
    Joined: Oct 09, 2013
    edited October 2014
    hi po.. me and my family will also be moving to Melby this Feb2015. hope to join one of your meetups someday! ;)

    Electronics Engineer 233411
    2013
    Oct - Made long overdue decision!
    21-Nov - IELTS Results (L-8.5/R-8.0/W-7.0/S-7.0)
    Dec - CDR preparations / Holiday Mode
    2014
    16-Jan - EA skills assessment receipt date
    24-Jun - Received EA assessment result from our mailbox
    25-Jun - Submitted EOI
    28-Jul - Received invitation to apply visa 189
    30-Jul - NBI Fingerprinting @ Cantonment Police/Authentication @ PH Embassy SG
    1-Aug - Lodged Visa 189 application (w/ wife and 2 kids)
    14-Aug - All Medicals Cleared
    22-Sep - Uploaded last doc (SG COC)
    9-Oct - Assigned CO - Adelaide T4 (Sent requested SG PCC which I already uploaded last Sep22)
    10- Oct - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord!

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