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smartbratBrisbane Posts: 55Member Joined: Jan 06, 2012
I'm in WA- regional area. That maybe the reason why. Konti lang job opportunities, unless you are skilled. Anyway, I will update you guys... God is good I know. God bless us all!
bmc_cpuNorth Ryde Posts: 141Member Joined: Mar 11, 2012
@kenkoy yep, di ko ksi ininclude irrelevant experience sa resume so may 2 year gap between grad and first IT job. Anyway nagreply naman ako in detail kung ano mga ginawa. Hopefully, maging positive yung effect.
Subclass 190 - Software Engineer
April 5- ACS Application
May 12 - IELTS Exam
May 25 - IELTS result (R&L - 7.5, S - 8, W - 7)
May 30 - ACS Result ( Not suitable due to less than 4 yrs. exp./ 1 mo. short)
July 9 - ACS Review Application
July 19 - ACS Review result (Suitable); EOI Submission
July 27 - NSW State Sponsorship Application ( Payment rejected)
Aug 3 - Payment in AUD sent
Aug 16 - Invitation and Visa Lodgment
Aug 20 - GSM Adelaide Acknowledgement
Aug 21 - Health Examinations List received
September 5 - PCC
September 6 - Medical Exam
October 1 - Employment verification by the Embassy
October 18 - Visa Grant
October 26 - Notification of Grant letter arrived. Finish line
@smartbrat yan mahirap sa accounting..dapat kasi you are a registered accountant in australia. if you apply for like grocery worker or kahit anong job..they tell you din na overqualified ka. that's being caught between a rock and a hard place. pero keep looking.. good luck!
hi, i am an accountant as well. The good thing is that some companies are not very particular about their accountants' licensure. In my case, my Philippine CPA license was good enough. For most companies, more weight is put on the breadth of experience and how experience fits their requirements. On the other hand, i've heard that there are certain companies who only hire Australian CAs and CPAs.
LokiJrQuezon City Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Best time to come here for a job is around January.Usually tapos na ang budget season during Ber months.Some companies do shutdown by December 14-January 6.
Shutdown sa hiring or trabaho? Antagal a :O Ansarap magtrabaho sa Australia haha
SO far ni-follow ko yung mga headhunters sa linkedin (mukhang mali yata ginawa ko). Anong IT groups ba ang dapat salihan? Australia-based ba dapat?
CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013
aldousnowSydney Posts: 494Member Joined: Nov 16, 2011
Best time to come here for a job is around January.Usually tapos na ang budget season during Ber months.Some companies do shutdown by December 14-January 6.
Shutdown sa hiring or trabaho? Antagal a :O Ansarap magtrabaho sa Australia haha
hehehe. force leave yan. :P so kung wala ka nang leave, mag negative ka or no pay leave din sa ibang company. :P
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
Nominated Occupation : Developer Programmer (261312)
02/28/2011 - ACS Finalized the Case (261312, PIM3, Group A)
03/07/2011 - IELTS Result Received L- 6.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.0, Overall Band Score-6.5 (BC)
03/13/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
11/09/2011 - CO Allocation
12/02/2011 - Medicals Finalised
12/02/2011 - FINISH LINE!! (Visa Grant)
03/23/2012 - My first day @Melbourne
04/14/2012 - Started looking for a .Net Developer job
06/04/2012 - And finally got one!
hotshotSydney Posts: 1,643Member Joined: Nov 10, 2011
Best time to come here for a job is around January.Usually tapos na ang budget season during Ber months.Some companies do shutdown by December 14-January 6.
Shutdown sa hiring or trabaho? Antagal a :O Ansarap magtrabaho sa Australia haha
hehehe. force leave yan. :P so kung wala ka nang leave, mag negative ka or no pay leave din sa ibang company. :P
good sa mga taong may natitira pang VL's na di nagagamit. bad sa mga taong wala nang VL's. hehehe
Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
sydneybluedSydney Posts: 123Member Joined: Nov 01, 2012
Need din ba ng medical certificate dyan sa OZ kapag nag sick leave kahit isang araw lang?
May 2011 - started collecting requirements | 05 Aug 2011 – ACS skill assessment submitted online | 27 Sep 2011 – ACS skill assessment result – Suitable | Oct 2011 - IELTS (L-7.5, R-7.5, W-7, S-6.5) | May 2012 – IELTS (L-8.5, R-8, W-6.5, S-7) | 04 July 2012 – EOI submitted | Sep 2012 – IELTS (L-8.0, R-6.5, W-7.5, S-7) | 01 Nov 2012 – SkillSelect invitation for Subclass 189 (60pts) | 04 Nov 2012 – 189 visa application lodged (3,060AUD) | 09 Nov 2012 - Acknowledgement received | 21 Nov 2012 – CO Allocated | 22 Nov 2012 – Request Checklist from CO for evidence of character and evidence of health | 26 Nov 2012 – Received a call in the office from OZ commission (COE verification) | 06 Dec 2012 – Medical exam at SATA CommHealth | 07 Dec 2012 – Singapore and Phil. NBI Police Clearance submitted to CO | 14 Dec 2012 – Visa Granted! --- Initial entry date: 20Nov2013 Thanks Lord!!!
aldousnowSydney Posts: 494Member Joined: Nov 16, 2011
Need din ba ng medical certificate dyan sa OZ kapag nag sick leave kahit isang araw lang?
Sa company ko now pag isang araw hindi na kelangan ng medical certificate. pero pag 2 days or more.. kelangan na medical cert. baka sa iba company iba policy nila.
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
Nominated Occupation : Developer Programmer (261312)
02/28/2011 - ACS Finalized the Case (261312, PIM3, Group A)
03/07/2011 - IELTS Result Received L- 6.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.0, Overall Band Score-6.5 (BC)
03/13/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
11/09/2011 - CO Allocation
12/02/2011 - Medicals Finalised
12/02/2011 - FINISH LINE!! (Visa Grant)
03/23/2012 - My first day @Melbourne
04/14/2012 - Started looking for a .Net Developer job
06/04/2012 - And finally got one!
JClemMelbourne Posts: 528Member Joined: Jan 08, 2011
edited November 2012
Pareho. Walang masyadong hiring pagdating ng December to early January. Ayaw muna nila mag-hire kasi magbabakasyon sila. Very unfortunate for someone like me who is on a job hunting mode but I keep praying for an early Christmas gift.
Shutdown sa hiring or trabaho? Antagal a :O Ansarap magtrabaho sa Australia haha
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application
JClemMelbourne Posts: 528Member Joined: Jan 08, 2011
Hindi uso dito leave encashments pero I think depende pa din sa company yun. And meron dito tinatawag na carer's leave to attend to your immediate family member who is sick. Then I've heard there's a pet carer's leave bill they want to pass.
add ko lang, not sure kung applicable sa lahat or mandated by the govt. nagaaccumulate ang sick leave / personal leave dito pero hindi ata naeencash at pwede ka mag personal leave kahit hindi ikaw ung nagkasakit (wife / child)
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application
PogingNoypiMelbourne Posts: 238Member Joined: Mar 01, 2012
nagiging uso na yung headhunter (may ilan na rin sa forum na nakinabang sa mga ganun)...puwede rin kayo magsimula dun, mas malaki success rate nun kesa umasa sa seek hehe
Saan po ba may magagandang headhunter po? Nagpa plan na din me mag-apply apply.
March 5 - ACS submitted......
March 20 - ACS result.. Suitable (Analyst Programmer)
March 10 - IELTS Passed!
June 23 2012 - Sent my paper based application to Adelaide.
June 26, 2012 - DIAC received and sent a receipt.
August 9, 2012 - Received Medical and NBI Clearance Request.
August 10, 2012 - Had a Medical Exam on a Panel Doctor
August 13, 2012 - NBI Clearance application.
August 23, 2012 - Medical Results was submitted by the Panel Doctor.
September 2, 2012 - NBI clearance received by DIAC.
Visa Grant! - September 6, 2012!!!
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li_i_renNorth Ryde Posts: 434Member Joined: Oct 13, 2012
just with leave..don't know sa private as i work for nsw health which is govt. we don't get the sick leave until 3 months in the job. so if i get sick prior to the 3 months period..unpaid sick leave po yun.
maternity leave is 3 months paid generally..for PR you can leave for 6 months pero paid is 3 months then unpaid yung remaining 3 but job is secured for the total of 6 months. kaya nga yung problem with business class visas/ work visas, may provisions po dun if the primary applicant is unable to work for 2-3 months you can actually lose the visa for the entire family i know a nurse who actually lost their visas because she got pregnant and may complications and had to leave for more than the maternity leave period.
and also there's a forumer who separated with her hubby who is the primary applicant but won't be coming to aus anymore.. stand ko dun is that they will still lose their visas kasi nga sa provision na the primary applicant must not leave or be out of work for more the 2-3 months or the family loses the visa. but since separated sila.. there might be a solution to their problem.
annual leave is accumulative, sa nsw health po is you can cash it IF only you leave nsw. but if you just move to another workplace within nsw health then it just get transferred to that other hospital. if you leave the country you can cash it also and will be paid on your last pay cheque.
sick leave is not accumulative. if you don't use it..you lose it.
meron po bereavement leave pero 3 days lang naman. paid po yan.
meron mental health day.. for stress and depression. 3 days lang din i think.
meron din personal leave..pero that's actually part and parcel of sick leave like if my child or hubby gets sick. so it's not a separate number of days po sa amin.
to make most of salary and cut back on tax.. most govt institutions have salary packaging. may certain amount per year na you can salary package..usually 9000aud plus per year then divided po yan to number of pay cheques in a year. that's money you get back instead of ALL your salary being taxed, they give you back a portion from the salary packaged amount. paki google na lang po..kasi hirap to explain kasi walang ganito sa pinas.
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
pinakagusto ko ito "meron mental health day.. for stress and depression.".. hahaha...
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..
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313)
05 Mar 2012 - ACS Application Submission
30 Mar 2012 - ACS Result : Suitable
12 May 2012 - IELTS exam
18 Jul 2012 - EOI Submission 60 pts
25 Jul 2012 - IElTS Remark - No change
01 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Invitation, Application Lodged
05 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Application Acknowledged by DIAC
15 Nov 2012 - Medical Exam at SATA
17 Nov 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 6 - RJB
04 Dec 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!
17 Nov 2013 - EID
"Everything is in God's plan. We just need to be patient and wait for our turn. To God Be The Glory!"
hotshotSydney Posts: 1,643Member Joined: Nov 10, 2011
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
na-experience ko skype interview, so may mga recruiters din talaga na willing mag-skype interview. Sinabi ko January pako makakapunta ng Sydney, sabi naman ok lang kasi within the timeline naman daw. Typical Q&A lang tapos mga questions sa work. Hindi ko sure kung move ako next round or ano, pero at least alam nyo merong nag-skype interview so gawa na kayo account sa skype kung wala pa kayo.
ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012
LokiJrQuezon City Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 13, 2011
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li_i_renNorth Ryde Posts: 434Member Joined: Oct 13, 2012
yan din sinasabi nung Tita ko sakin dun, mdyo affected din AU ng recession, naligtas lang sila ng Mining nung 2007/2008 dahil sa demand ng China. Anyhow, point of no return na, mdyo worried at scared din kami, lalo na ngayon may pamilya pako na kasama dyan. Hopefully, mag-start mag-pick-up by January.
ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012
LokiJrQuezon City Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 13, 2011
edited December 2012
hehe nothing to worry naman! Job market might slow down pero ganun din naman nangyayari sa lahat ng developed countries.
It just so happens that some countries (such as ours in the Philippines) are doing very well right now because investment money has no where else to go but to other developing countries hehe.
I've read the recent speech of Wayne Swan, compared to other countries in Europe or in the States, in very good condition pa ang Australia sa lagay na yan hehe
Effective yung skype #, kumuha ako ng skype # and nakaka-receive ako ng tawag. Ang ginawa ko, bumili ako ng skype #, tapos bumili ako ng credit sa skype para pwde ko ma-activate yung call forwarding. Na-foforward ngayon yung tawag sa skype sa phone ko dito sa SG. Although from my experience, mukhang worth it lang yung skype # 1-2 months before ka dumating ng Australia to look for a job.
Effective yung skype #, kumuha ako ng skype # and nakaka-receive ako ng tawag. Ang ginawa ko, bumili ako ng skype #, tapos bumili ako ng credit sa skype para pwde ko ma-activate yung call forwarding. Na-foforward ngayon yung tawag sa skype sa phone ko dito sa SG. Although from my experience, mukhang worth it lang yung skype # 1-2 months before ka dumating ng Australia to look for a job.
wow! salamat sir for this info. laking tulong to.
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313)
05 Mar 2012 - ACS Application Submission
30 Mar 2012 - ACS Result : Suitable
12 May 2012 - IELTS exam
18 Jul 2012 - EOI Submission 60 pts
25 Jul 2012 - IElTS Remark - No change
01 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Invitation, Application Lodged
05 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Application Acknowledged by DIAC
15 Nov 2012 - Medical Exam at SATA
17 Nov 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 6 - RJB
04 Dec 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!
17 Nov 2013 - EID
"Everything is in God's plan. We just need to be patient and wait for our turn. To God Be The Glory!"
LokiJrQuezon City Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Effective yung skype #, kumuha ako ng skype # and nakaka-receive ako ng tawag. Ang ginawa ko, bumili ako ng skype #, tapos bumili ako ng credit sa skype para pwde ko ma-activate yung call forwarding. Na-foforward ngayon yung tawag sa skype sa phone ko dito sa SG. Although from my experience, mukhang worth it lang yung skype # 1-2 months before ka dumating ng Australia to look for a job.
Ganito ginawa ko 1) Skype account (kung wala ka pa, pwde na gamitin Hotmail or FB account) 2) Under Skype Menu, click mo account. Pakita nya sayo ano currently available sayo. Piliin mo lang yung Buy Skype#, syempre dapat for Australia piliin mo. $24 ata to for 3 months.
Ang mangyari bali, yung mga taga-AU, local charge lang ang cost sa kanila ng pag-tawag sayo, pero sa skype mo lang makikita yung tawag so kung wala ka sa PC mo or smartphone, bali wala. Sa iPhone, pag-hindi active yung Skype mo (i.e. in background lang) hindi mo rin makikita yung tawag eh, which leads me to the next step.
3) Bili ka Skype Credit, minimum cost is $16. Ngayon, pag may credit ka na, pwde mo na activate yung CallForwarding, specify mo lang yung phone number kung saan i-forward. Kada tawag sa skype # mo at ma-forward sa phone mo, babawasan credit mo, which is around 10 cents lang ata kada-minute.
Update nyo CV and account kung saan mang job seeker sites with your new Australia No. Sinasabi ko lang sa mga tumatawag sakin na papunta nako Sydney by January, so far wala pa namang nag-decline immediately, sabi lang sakin ok lang, kasi mga ganung time frame din tinitingnan nila. Sabi ko pag-dating ko pwde nako makipag-face to face meeting.
Sana makatulong to sa inyo.
ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012
hotshotSydney Posts: 1,643Member Joined: Nov 10, 2011
@LittleBoyBlue : thanks for sharing! pwede din kaya bumili ng postal address para may mailagay na OZ address sa resume? hehehehe
kidding aside...thanks po talaga...ayos to!
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
stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
Another suggestion, pde nyo tawagan yung Australian contact number na nasa seek advertisement for a particular job posting to show interest dun sa recruiter. Or follow kayo mga recruiter sa linkedin. May mga kumontak skn sa phone ko nung nagemail ako sa knila about a job posting in linkedin. Although parang di ko ata gusto yung job specs hehee pero parang dapat di ata ako maging mapili.
Ang galing lang kse ung mga recruiters, bibigyan ka pa ng tips. Like sabi nya, very important for companies ang local experience, and sa una mukhang lower ung offer than the usual. Although ung lower offer na to, good na sya for me. hehehe Tapos nisuggest nya i-tailor fit ung resume ko depende sa job specs. Tapos umalis na lang daw sa work eventually for a higher paying job. hehehehehe Ang tagal namin nagusap, as in. Sa sobrang tagal nakalimutan ko na iba nyang tips. hehehe Important sa knila communication skills din, and nagtatanong sila about score sa IELTS... Tapos ittanong din how soon can you arrive in Australia. Very important un for very urgent positions...
261313 (Software Engineer)
Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney
"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3
hotshotSydney Posts: 1,643Member Joined: Nov 10, 2011
Another suggestion, pde nyo tawagan yung Australian contact number na nasa seek advertisement for a particular job posting to show interest dun sa recruiter. Or follow kayo mga recruiter sa linkedin. May mga kumontak skn sa phone ko nung nagemail ako sa knila about a job posting in linkedin. Although parang di ko ata gusto yung job specs hehee pero parang dapat di ata ako maging mapili.
Ang galing lang kse ung mga recruiters, bibigyan ka pa ng tips. Like sabi nya, very important for companies ang local experience, and sa una mukhang lower ung offer than the usual. Although ung lower offer na to, good na sya for me. hehehe Tapos nisuggest nya i-tailor fit ung resume ko depende sa job specs. Tapos umalis na lang daw sa work eventually for a higher paying job. hehehehehe Ang tagal namin nagusap, as in. Sa sobrang tagal nakalimutan ko na iba nyang tips. hehehe Important sa knila communication skills din, and nagtatanong sila about score sa IELTS... Tapos ittanong din how soon can you arrive in Australia. Very important un for very urgent positions...
thanks for sharing the tips! so ano po ending? did you get the job?
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
question po pala, how long is the standard time that they can wait if for example nag-job offer na sila? add to the fact na wala ka pa sa oz.
kasi medyo baka mahirap kung 1 month lang ang ibigay kung sakali kasi daming kailangan pang isettle d2 sg. anyway, i'll cross the bridge when i get there. hehe.
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313)
05 Mar 2012 - ACS Application Submission
30 Mar 2012 - ACS Result : Suitable
12 May 2012 - IELTS exam
18 Jul 2012 - EOI Submission 60 pts
25 Jul 2012 - IElTS Remark - No change
01 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Invitation, Application Lodged
05 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Application Acknowledged by DIAC
15 Nov 2012 - Medical Exam at SATA
17 Nov 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 6 - RJB
04 Dec 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!
17 Nov 2013 - EID
"Everything is in God's plan. We just need to be patient and wait for our turn. To God Be The Glory!"
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Subclass 190 - Software Engineer
April 5- ACS Application
May 12 - IELTS Exam
May 25 - IELTS result (R&L - 7.5, S - 8, W - 7)
May 30 - ACS Result ( Not suitable due to less than 4 yrs. exp./ 1 mo. short)
July 9 - ACS Review Application
July 19 - ACS Review result (Suitable); EOI Submission
July 27 - NSW State Sponsorship Application ( Payment rejected)
Aug 3 - Payment in AUD sent
Aug 16 - Invitation and Visa Lodgment
Aug 20 - GSM Adelaide Acknowledgement
Aug 21 - Health Examinations List received
September 5 - PCC
September 6 - Medical Exam
October 1 - Employment verification by the Embassy
October 18 - Visa Grant
October 26 - Notification of Grant letter arrived. Finish line
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Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
Nominated Occupation : Developer Programmer (261312)
02/28/2011 - ACS Finalized the Case (261312, PIM3, Group A)
03/07/2011 - IELTS Result Received L- 6.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.0, Overall Band Score-6.5 (BC)
03/13/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
11/09/2011 - CO Allocation
12/02/2011 - Medicals Finalised
12/02/2011 - FINISH LINE!! (Visa Grant)
03/23/2012 - My first day @Melbourne
04/14/2012 - Started looking for a .Net Developer job
06/04/2012 - And finally got one!
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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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May 2011 - started collecting requirements | 05 Aug 2011 – ACS skill assessment submitted online | 27 Sep 2011 – ACS skill assessment result – Suitable | Oct 2011 - IELTS (L-7.5, R-7.5, W-7, S-6.5) | May 2012 – IELTS (L-8.5, R-8, W-6.5, S-7) | 04 July 2012 – EOI submitted | Sep 2012 – IELTS (L-8.0, R-6.5, W-7.5, S-7) | 01 Nov 2012 – SkillSelect invitation for Subclass 189 (60pts) | 04 Nov 2012 – 189 visa application lodged (3,060AUD) | 09 Nov 2012 - Acknowledgement received | 21 Nov 2012 – CO Allocated | 22 Nov 2012 – Request Checklist from CO for evidence of character and evidence of health | 26 Nov 2012 – Received a call in the office from OZ commission (COE verification) | 06 Dec 2012 – Medical exam at SATA CommHealth | 07 Dec 2012 – Singapore and Phil. NBI Police Clearance submitted to CO | 14 Dec 2012 – Visa Granted! --- Initial entry date: 20Nov2013 Thanks Lord!!!
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Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
Nominated Occupation : Developer Programmer (261312)
02/28/2011 - ACS Finalized the Case (261312, PIM3, Group A)
03/07/2011 - IELTS Result Received L- 6.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.0, Overall Band Score-6.5 (BC)
03/13/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
11/09/2011 - CO Allocation
12/02/2011 - Medicals Finalised
12/02/2011 - FINISH LINE!! (Visa Grant)
03/23/2012 - My first day @Melbourne
04/14/2012 - Started looking for a .Net Developer job
06/04/2012 - And finally got one!
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Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application
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Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application
Posts: 238Member
Joined: Mar 01, 2012
March 5 - ACS submitted......
March 20 - ACS result.. Suitable (Analyst Programmer)
March 10 - IELTS Passed!
June 23 2012 - Sent my paper based application to Adelaide.
June 26, 2012 - DIAC received and sent a receipt.
August 9, 2012 - Received Medical and NBI Clearance Request.
August 10, 2012 - Had a Medical Exam on a Panel Doctor
August 13, 2012 - NBI Clearance application.
August 23, 2012 - Medical Results was submitted by the Panel Doctor.
September 2, 2012 - NBI clearance received by DIAC.
Visa Grant! - September 6, 2012!!!
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Posts: 434Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2012
maternity leave is 3 months paid generally..for PR you can leave for 6 months pero paid is 3 months then unpaid yung remaining 3 but job is secured for the total of 6 months.
kaya nga yung problem with business class visas/ work visas, may provisions po dun if the primary applicant is unable to work for 2-3 months you can actually lose the visa for the entire family i know a nurse who actually lost their visas because she got pregnant and may complications and had to leave for more than the maternity leave period.
and also there's a forumer who separated with her hubby who is the primary applicant but won't be coming to aus anymore.. stand ko dun is that they will still lose their visas kasi nga sa provision na the primary applicant must not leave or be out of work for more the 2-3 months or the family loses the visa.
but since separated sila.. there might be a solution to their problem.
annual leave is accumulative, sa nsw health po is you can cash it IF only you leave nsw. but if you just move to another workplace within nsw health then it just get transferred to that other hospital. if you leave the country you can cash it also and will be paid on your last pay cheque.
sick leave is not accumulative. if you don't use it..you lose it.
meron po bereavement leave pero 3 days lang naman. paid po yan.
meron mental health day.. for stress and depression. 3 days lang din i think.
meron din personal leave..pero that's actually part and parcel of sick leave like if my child or hubby gets sick. so it's not a separate number of days po sa amin.
to make most of salary and cut back on tax.. most govt institutions have salary packaging. may certain amount per year na you can salary package..usually 9000aud plus per year then divided po yan to number of pay cheques in a year. that's money you get back instead of ALL your salary being taxed, they give you back a portion from the salary packaged amount. paki google na lang po..kasi hirap to explain kasi walang ganito sa pinas.
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pinakagusto ko ito "meron mental health day.. for stress and depression."..
hahaha...
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..
Posts: 183Member
Joined: Feb 14, 2012
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313)
05 Mar 2012 - ACS Application Submission
30 Mar 2012 - ACS Result : Suitable
12 May 2012 - IELTS exam
18 Jul 2012 - EOI Submission 60 pts
25 Jul 2012 - IElTS Remark - No change
01 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Invitation, Application Lodged
05 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Application Acknowledged by DIAC
15 Nov 2012 - Medical Exam at SATA
17 Nov 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 6 - RJB
04 Dec 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!
17 Nov 2013 - EID
Posts: 1,643Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2011
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
Posts: 334Member
Joined: Sep 03, 2012
ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012
Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
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Joined: Oct 13, 2012
http://www.skynews.com.au/businessnews/article.aspx?id=822732&vId=3679332
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Joined: Jan 13, 2011
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ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012
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Joined: Jan 13, 2011
It just so happens that some countries (such as ours in the Philippines) are doing very well right now because investment money has no where else to go but to other developing countries hehe.
I've read the recent speech of Wayne Swan, compared to other countries in Europe or in the States, in very good condition pa ang Australia sa lagay na yan hehe
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ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012
Posts: 183Member
Joined: Feb 14, 2012
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313)
05 Mar 2012 - ACS Application Submission
30 Mar 2012 - ACS Result : Suitable
12 May 2012 - IELTS exam
18 Jul 2012 - EOI Submission 60 pts
25 Jul 2012 - IElTS Remark - No change
01 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Invitation, Application Lodged
05 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Application Acknowledged by DIAC
15 Nov 2012 - Medical Exam at SATA
17 Nov 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 6 - RJB
04 Dec 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!
17 Nov 2013 - EID
Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Posts: 334Member
Joined: Sep 03, 2012
1) Skype account (kung wala ka pa, pwde na gamitin Hotmail or FB account)
2) Under Skype Menu, click mo account. Pakita nya sayo ano currently available sayo. Piliin mo lang yung Buy Skype#, syempre dapat for Australia piliin mo. $24 ata to for 3 months.
Ang mangyari bali, yung mga taga-AU, local charge lang ang cost sa kanila ng pag-tawag sayo, pero sa skype mo lang makikita yung tawag so kung wala ka sa PC mo or smartphone, bali wala. Sa iPhone, pag-hindi active yung Skype mo (i.e. in background lang) hindi mo rin makikita yung tawag eh, which leads me to the next step.
3) Bili ka Skype Credit, minimum cost is $16. Ngayon, pag may credit ka na, pwde mo na activate yung CallForwarding, specify mo lang yung phone number kung saan i-forward. Kada tawag sa skype # mo at ma-forward sa phone mo, babawasan credit mo, which is around 10 cents lang ata kada-minute.
Update nyo CV and account kung saan mang job seeker sites with your new Australia No. Sinasabi ko lang sa mga tumatawag sakin na papunta nako Sydney by January, so far wala pa namang nag-decline immediately, sabi lang sakin ok lang, kasi mga ganung time frame din tinitingnan nila. Sabi ko pag-dating ko pwde nako makipag-face to face meeting.
Sana makatulong to sa inyo.
ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012
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kidding aside...thanks po talaga...ayos to!
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
Posts: 993Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2012
Ang galing lang kse ung mga recruiters, bibigyan ka pa ng tips. Like sabi nya, very important for companies ang local experience, and sa una mukhang lower ung offer than the usual. Although ung lower offer na to, good na sya for me. hehehe Tapos nisuggest nya i-tailor fit ung resume ko depende sa job specs. Tapos umalis na lang daw sa work eventually for a higher paying job. hehehehehe Ang tagal namin nagusap, as in. Sa sobrang tagal nakalimutan ko na iba nyang tips. hehehe Important sa knila communication skills din, and nagtatanong sila about score sa IELTS... Tapos ittanong din how soon can you arrive in Australia. Very important un for very urgent positions...
261313 (Software Engineer)
Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney
"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3
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Joined: Nov 10, 2011
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
Posts: 183Member
Joined: Feb 14, 2012
kasi medyo baka mahirap kung 1 month lang ang ibigay kung sakali kasi daming kailangan pang isettle d2 sg. anyway, i'll cross the bridge when i get there. hehe.
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313)
05 Mar 2012 - ACS Application Submission
30 Mar 2012 - ACS Result : Suitable
12 May 2012 - IELTS exam
18 Jul 2012 - EOI Submission 60 pts
25 Jul 2012 - IElTS Remark - No change
01 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Invitation, Application Lodged
05 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Application Acknowledged by DIAC
15 Nov 2012 - Medical Exam at SATA
17 Nov 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 6 - RJB
04 Dec 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!
17 Nov 2013 - EID