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  • multitaskingmultitasking North Ryde
    Posts: 544Member
    Joined: Oct 02, 2012
    @eronpol .. if I were you... go for it.. ako dati isa lang yung naging interesado.. pero i still take the risk... and worth it naman yung naging result... I started with the same company after two weeks ng pagdating ko.... sayang ang time.. baka pag nagtagal pa.. baka mawala yung opportunity....

    goodluck...

    May 2012 - Revalidated ACS Application (System Analyst)
    9/1/2012 - Taken My 3rd IELTS Exam
    9/14/2012 - Got IELTS results: L=8,R=8.5,W=7,S=7 .. :-) .. pag may tiyaga..may nilaga
    9/15/2012 - Updated my EOI = 65 points (visa 190);60 (VISA 189)
    10/10/2012 - Australia Federal Police Clearance Submitted Online
    10/11/2012 - FBI Clearance Sent Through DHL
    10/22/2012 - Received scan copy of AFP clearance from my friend in Melbourne
    11/15/2012 - Received Invitation for 189 (about 2 months after 60 pts effectivity)
    11/24/2012 - 189 VISA Lodged
    11/29/2012 - DIAC Ack :-)
    12/4/2012 - Received FBI clearance. Friend in US sent scanned copy
    12/17/2012 - CO Assigned
    04/17/2013 Visa 189 Granted.. Thank you Lord...
    08/09/2013 - Flight to Sydney through PAL
    08/10/2013 - Touchdown Sydney
    08/12/2013 - Start of Job Hunt in Australia
    08/26/2013 - First day of work... THANK YOU LORD...
    07/16/2015 - Transferred to my second job/company
    Pray, Hope AND Don't Worry - Padre Pio

  • kremitzkremitz North Ryde
    Posts: 1,074Member
    Joined: Apr 17, 2013
    @eronpol yep visa grant na po. Si hubby mauuna this june.sa sydney muna sya magstay pero pwede naman sya kahit saan

    Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
    Main applicant : Husband
    April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
    July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
    January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
    January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
    January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
    February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
    March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
    March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
    March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
    June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
    Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
    Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
    April 13, 2015: My first day of work :)

  • eronpoleronpol Sydney
    Posts: 17Member
    Joined: Apr 13, 2014
    @multitasking -isa lang! eh palagay nyo po ba malaki na pag asa ko pag madami interested.
  • eronpoleronpol Sydney
    Posts: 17Member
    Joined: Apr 13, 2014
    @kremitz bkt di pa kayo magsabay? may kasama ba kayo kids? ano work ni hubby mo?
  • mhejmhej Sydney
    Posts: 202Member
    Joined: May 29, 2013
    @kremitz seek lang. food mfg
    Nakakaintriga ang skills mo. Anong ginagawa ng food mfg? And mukhang in demand ah! :)

    ICT Business Analyst - 261111
    Visa Subclass 189

    24 June 2013 - Skills Assessment submitted to ACS
    15 Aug 2013 - IELTs General Speaking Test
    17 Aug 2013 - IELTs General Test (Listening, Reading, Writing)
    30 Aug 2013 - IELTs Results (L - 9.0, R - 8.0, W - 8.0, S - 8.0, Overall - 8.5)
    24 Sept 2013 - Favorable letter received from ACS (ICT Business Analyst)
    26 Sept 2013 - Submitted EOI (70 points)
    7 Oct 2013 - Received Invitation to Apply (Visa Subclass 189)
    11 Oct 2013 - Submitted Visa Application
    21 Oct 2013 - Medical Exam (I completed mine, partner had to wait for a few days to complete hers)
    - applied for NBI Clearance
    24 Oct 2013 - Primary Applicant (me) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
    4 Nov 2013 - Partner completed Medical Exam
    5 Nov 2013 - Claim NBI Clearance
    - Secondary Applicant (partner) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
    6 Nov 2013 - 20 Nov 2013 waiting for CO.
    21 Nov 2013 - CO Allocated
    26 Nov 2013 - Visa Grant (yehey!!)
    21 March 2014 - Flight to Sydney (Qantas 7PM HKT)
    6 May 2014 - Received 12 month contract from company (same company I worked for in Manila)
    12 May 2014 - Started work
    15 Dec 2014 - Hired permanently by current company (IT Service Manager).
    17 Apr 2018 - Applied for Citizenship (online)
    11 Mar 2019 - Citizenship Exam Schedule
    08 Oct 2019 - Australian Citizenship Ceremony

    ==Slowly, but surely..Things will fall into place..==

  • kremitzkremitz North Ryde
    Posts: 1,074Member
    Joined: Apr 17, 2013
    @eronpol software tester c hubby. Umm may baby po kc kmi and we want na settled na c hubby pagpunta namen ng oz. by that time mejo malaki nadin c baby

    Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
    Main applicant : Husband
    April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
    July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
    January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
    January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
    January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
    February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
    March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
    March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
    March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
    June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
    Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
    Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
    April 13, 2015: My first day of work :)

  • multitaskingmultitasking North Ryde
    Posts: 544Member
    Joined: Oct 02, 2012
    @eronpol.. we cannot predict what will happen when you land in AU.. but it's up to you if you are willing to take the risk.. if you take a look at the numbers... you are in a better position compared to others.. people are responding to your application even though you applied offshore.. this is not the case for most of applicants...

    May 2012 - Revalidated ACS Application (System Analyst)
    9/1/2012 - Taken My 3rd IELTS Exam
    9/14/2012 - Got IELTS results: L=8,R=8.5,W=7,S=7 .. :-) .. pag may tiyaga..may nilaga
    9/15/2012 - Updated my EOI = 65 points (visa 190);60 (VISA 189)
    10/10/2012 - Australia Federal Police Clearance Submitted Online
    10/11/2012 - FBI Clearance Sent Through DHL
    10/22/2012 - Received scan copy of AFP clearance from my friend in Melbourne
    11/15/2012 - Received Invitation for 189 (about 2 months after 60 pts effectivity)
    11/24/2012 - 189 VISA Lodged
    11/29/2012 - DIAC Ack :-)
    12/4/2012 - Received FBI clearance. Friend in US sent scanned copy
    12/17/2012 - CO Assigned
    04/17/2013 Visa 189 Granted.. Thank you Lord...
    08/09/2013 - Flight to Sydney through PAL
    08/10/2013 - Touchdown Sydney
    08/12/2013 - Start of Job Hunt in Australia
    08/26/2013 - First day of work... THANK YOU LORD...
    07/16/2015 - Transferred to my second job/company
    Pray, Hope AND Don't Worry - Padre Pio

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    na-curious din ako sa job mo @eronpol at napaka-in demand ka ata...can you give a li'l more detailed description about your job?...
    • via MARA Agent
      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    edited April 2014
    @eronpol yep visa grant na po. Si hubby mauuna this june.sa sydney muna sya magstay pero pwede naman sya kahit saan
    Good plan, ganyan kami dati , nauna ako .. after naging stable sumunod mag ina ko :)

    less hassle ... nagawa ko rin bumili ng sasakyan .. so all smooth nung dumating sila ...

    Google for Everything !!!

  • kremitzkremitz North Ryde
    Posts: 1,074Member
    Joined: Apr 17, 2013
    @jcsantos ganun din plan namen. Pag stable na bka bili ng car c hubby para pagdating namen dina kmi mahirapan mag grifery, gala etc

    Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
    Main applicant : Husband
    April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
    July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
    January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
    January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
    January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
    February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
    March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
    March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
    March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
    June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
    Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
    Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
    April 13, 2015: My first day of work :)

  • UmbenieyonUmbenieyon Sydney
    Posts: 203Member
    Joined: Sep 18, 2013
    I had my final interview kanina via phone. I was referred by someone kaya inaccomodate nila ang application ko kahit offshore pa ko.. The final words coming from the Manager was "please visit us as soon as you arrive so we can tour you around the facility and to meet you personally..." Hindi pa ako ganun kafamiliar with OZ culture so di ko alam current stand ko.. what do you think, guys?

    9/19/13 - submission of documents to VETASSESS (Chemist - 234211)
    9/23/13 - VETASSESS confirmed receipt of my documents
    10/24/13 - IELTS Speaking Test (IDP)
    10/26/13 - IELTS L, R and W Test (IDP)
    11/08/13 - IELTS Results (L=8, R=9, W=7, S=7.5, OBS=8)
    11/21/13 - VETASSESS Assessment came out POSITIVE
    11/25/13 - Submitted EOI (70 points) and Application for QLD SS
    12/11/13 - Initial contact with QLD for SS
    12/17/13 - Submission of documents for QLD SS
    12/18/13 - Invitation to lodge VISA 190 :)
    01/10/14 - lodge VISA :)
    01/12/14 - Front load documents
    01/20/14 - Medical at SLEC Global City
    01/27/14 - medical of hubby and baby shows "no health examination required... "
    01/28/14 - SLEC uploaded my medical.
    01/31/14 - as per UPS, medical docs/certificates/xray films were received by DIAC
    02/07/14 - my medical is finalized. "no health examination required..."
    02/13/14 - all documents in immi account are tagged "RECEIVED"
    02/19/14 - VISA grant! Direct grant under team 33, GSM Brisbane. IED: Sept. 12, 2014
    05/10/14 - flight to Brisbane, Queensland
    05/21/14 - my first day of work

    --Thoughts become things, dreams do come true and all things remain forever possible.--

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    I had my final interview kanina via phone. I was referred by someone kaya inaccomodate nila ang application ko kahit offshore pa ko.. The final words coming from the Manager was "please visit us as soon as you arrive so we can tour you around the facility and to meet you personally..." Hindi pa ako ganun kafamiliar with OZ culture so di ko alam current stand ko.. what do you think, guys?
    Can't tell but it certainly sounds very good...

    If I were you email that hiring manager a thank you note.

    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!!

  • UmbenieyonUmbenieyon Sydney
    Posts: 203Member
    Joined: Sep 18, 2013
    @TasBurrfoot hi! I did. I also asked via email the next steps I gad to take and she just repeated what she said, "as you will be arriving on the 11th, please have a 2-day rest for you to recover from jet lag. Be here by the 14th of May so we could discuss face to face and so we could tour you around the facility." What do you think?

    9/19/13 - submission of documents to VETASSESS (Chemist - 234211)
    9/23/13 - VETASSESS confirmed receipt of my documents
    10/24/13 - IELTS Speaking Test (IDP)
    10/26/13 - IELTS L, R and W Test (IDP)
    11/08/13 - IELTS Results (L=8, R=9, W=7, S=7.5, OBS=8)
    11/21/13 - VETASSESS Assessment came out POSITIVE
    11/25/13 - Submitted EOI (70 points) and Application for QLD SS
    12/11/13 - Initial contact with QLD for SS
    12/17/13 - Submission of documents for QLD SS
    12/18/13 - Invitation to lodge VISA 190 :)
    01/10/14 - lodge VISA :)
    01/12/14 - Front load documents
    01/20/14 - Medical at SLEC Global City
    01/27/14 - medical of hubby and baby shows "no health examination required... "
    01/28/14 - SLEC uploaded my medical.
    01/31/14 - as per UPS, medical docs/certificates/xray films were received by DIAC
    02/07/14 - my medical is finalized. "no health examination required..."
    02/13/14 - all documents in immi account are tagged "RECEIVED"
    02/19/14 - VISA grant! Direct grant under team 33, GSM Brisbane. IED: Sept. 12, 2014
    05/10/14 - flight to Brisbane, Queensland
    05/21/14 - my first day of work

    --Thoughts become things, dreams do come true and all things remain forever possible.--

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    edited May 2014
    I think hired ka na nyan. Yung word na i tour ka sa facility is very strong and obvious unless otherwise may disaster or last minute problems since wala ka pa contract. But if i were i you, i will considered myself hired. Well maybe 99% cguro haha

    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

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    Wow! So inspiring mga posts dito. Nasa page 1 pa lang ako. Will find time to read all. Preparation na din sa job hunting. Hay! May God will grant our prayers. God bless everyone lalo na sa nag job hunting pa...

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • kremitzkremitz North Ryde
    Posts: 1,074Member
    Joined: Apr 17, 2013
    question po for those who had an experience with contractual jobs. ano po meaning ng GST pag sinabing "$100 an hour (exc GST)"? salary rate po yan for a contractual job.

    Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
    Main applicant : Husband
    April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
    July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
    January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
    January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
    January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
    February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
    March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
    March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
    March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
    June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
    Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
    Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
    April 13, 2015: My first day of work :)

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    edited May 2014
    @Umbenieyon - same thing happened to me and a friend.. although nandito na kmi sa AU..
    pinabalik for a second interview.. tapos pinag tour sa facility, pinakilala sa mga ibang managers.. pero hindi pa agad nag job offer..

    i think they are checking how you will fit in, kung gusto mo ba ang work environment..
    and of course hindi pa naman talga sila makapag-offer officially until they've completed yung mga background check, medical...etc..

    after 1 or 2 days, tumawag na to offer the job..(after ma approve ang mga docs/reference/medical checks)..

    but definitely, it is a very positive sign, na meet ka nila personally..
    goodluck.

    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.. ;)

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    question po for those who had an experience with contractual jobs. ano po meaning ng GST pag sinabing "$100 an hour (exc GST)"? salary rate po yan for a contractual job.
    eto ang comparison/explanation:

    a) Under a registered business - example eletrician ka, and then nagtayo ka ng own business mo.. pag meron kang contractuals job sa mga ibang company as an on-call electrician.. ang bayad sayo ng company, hindi babawasan ng personal income tax..

    so as a registered business owner, mag iisue ka ng invoice at babayaran ka nila.. so lahat ng mga invoices na issue mo at binayaran ka....you are required to pay GST (goods and services tax) sa goverment..

    b) just for your labor, as a temp/casual worker, but without your own registered business - so example pumasok ka as a receptionist -contractual job (temp), sa isang company.. dahil wala ka namang registered business or agency, at sariling service mo lang un... from your salary, obligation ng company na bawasan ang bayad sayo ng personal income tax..

    in this case, hindi na applicable sayo ang GST..

    hope this helps..


    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.. ;)

  • UmbenieyonUmbenieyon Sydney
    Posts: 203Member
    Joined: Sep 18, 2013
    @lock_code2004 @vhoythoy thanks, guys! Will update you as soon as i get there. God bless!

    9/19/13 - submission of documents to VETASSESS (Chemist - 234211)
    9/23/13 - VETASSESS confirmed receipt of my documents
    10/24/13 - IELTS Speaking Test (IDP)
    10/26/13 - IELTS L, R and W Test (IDP)
    11/08/13 - IELTS Results (L=8, R=9, W=7, S=7.5, OBS=8)
    11/21/13 - VETASSESS Assessment came out POSITIVE
    11/25/13 - Submitted EOI (70 points) and Application for QLD SS
    12/11/13 - Initial contact with QLD for SS
    12/17/13 - Submission of documents for QLD SS
    12/18/13 - Invitation to lodge VISA 190 :)
    01/10/14 - lodge VISA :)
    01/12/14 - Front load documents
    01/20/14 - Medical at SLEC Global City
    01/27/14 - medical of hubby and baby shows "no health examination required... "
    01/28/14 - SLEC uploaded my medical.
    01/31/14 - as per UPS, medical docs/certificates/xray films were received by DIAC
    02/07/14 - my medical is finalized. "no health examination required..."
    02/13/14 - all documents in immi account are tagged "RECEIVED"
    02/19/14 - VISA grant! Direct grant under team 33, GSM Brisbane. IED: Sept. 12, 2014
    05/10/14 - flight to Brisbane, Queensland
    05/21/14 - my first day of work

    --Thoughts become things, dreams do come true and all things remain forever possible.--

  • kremitzkremitz North Ryde
    Posts: 1,074Member
    Joined: Apr 17, 2013
    @lock_code2004 umm for a contractual software testing job po yun eh. So taxable pa po yun diba?then mga around 30% padin po ang tax?

    Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
    Main applicant : Husband
    April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
    July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
    January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
    January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
    January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
    February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
    March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
    March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
    March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
    June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
    Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
    Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
    April 13, 2015: My first day of work :)

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @kremitz yes..

    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.. ;)

  • kremitzkremitz North Ryde
    Posts: 1,074Member
    Joined: Apr 17, 2013
    Ok thanks po @lock_code2004

    Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
    Main applicant : Husband
    April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
    July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
    January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
    January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
    January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
    February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
    March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
    March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
    March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
    June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
    Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
    Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
    April 13, 2015: My first day of work :)

  • RyanJayRyanJay Melbourne
    Posts: 232Member
    Joined: Jan 30, 2013
    Just want to share my experience on this topic. It took me 7 interviews before I got a job. 1 Interview is with a recruiter and the other 6 are with direct company. I arrived last March 16 so almost every week may job interview ako. One thing I can say is that kung qualified ka talaga sa position and gusto ka i-hire ng company, they will hire you right there and then. just like what happen to me.

    Wag din masyadong mapili or wag masyado taasan ang expected salary, just stay at the minimum to average rate. What is important is meron tayong perang pumapasok at nagkakaroon ng local experience.

    God bless sa lahat ng naghahanap ng job!

    Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    03/18/2013 - ACS submitted
    04/06/2013 - IELTS (BC) - L-7.5 R-7.0 W-7.0 S-6.5
    06/20/2013 - Received ACS positive result (AQF Diploma)
    07/27/2013 - IELTS (BC) - L-7.5 R-9.0 W-6.0 S-7.5
    09/21/2013 - IELTS (IDP) - L-8.5 R-8.5 W-8.0 S-7.0 (Thank God!)
    10/08/2013 - VIC SS application
    10/24/2013 - VIC SS approved/Skillselect Invitation
    10/30/2013 - Lodge Online Visa 190
    10/31/2013 - NBI
    11/15/2013 - Medicals Done (w/ wife and 2 kids)
    12/05/2013 - CO Team 7 Adelaide (LM)
    01/16/2014 - CO asked additional documents (contract, ITR, payslip, wife's form 80)
    01/24/2014 - Uploaded additional documents
    02/10/2014 - Visa Granted! Glory to God (IED - Jun. 11 2014)
    03/16/2014 - Arrived in Melbourne

    04/30/2014 - Started Job as Web Developer

    For nothing is impossible with God. - Luke 1:37

  • mhejmhej Sydney
    Posts: 202Member
    Joined: May 29, 2013
    Took me almost 2 months (roughly 7 weeks) before actually starting work. Naging mapili rin ako somehow sa mga jobs na inaapplyan ko via seek (ignoring mostly yung mga call center, service desk jobs) kasi umaasa ako sa offer ng previous company ko sa Manila.

    But one thing I've noticed, when you apply here in Australia, you really need to be qualified. Especially on paper. Like having the necessary certifications, almost exact same experience, etc.

    This, I think, is different to how we conduct job hunting the Pinas. Sa Pinas, unless highly technical yung skill, good personal presentation, confidence, and culture fit lang, you can easily get a job. Kasi sa Pinas, we think, everything is trainable. You don't have to be an expert to come on board. Whatever you do on the job, pwede mo matutunan while doing the job.

    Dito, iba. Hindi importante ang willingness to learn, resourcefulness, and critical thinking. Kelangan certified ka by ang institution to prove any of your skills. Kaya mahirap.

    So for those having difficulty, study can be an option. Not necessarily University type of studying. But studying for certifications and stuff.

    Good luck to all!

    ICT Business Analyst - 261111
    Visa Subclass 189

    24 June 2013 - Skills Assessment submitted to ACS
    15 Aug 2013 - IELTs General Speaking Test
    17 Aug 2013 - IELTs General Test (Listening, Reading, Writing)
    30 Aug 2013 - IELTs Results (L - 9.0, R - 8.0, W - 8.0, S - 8.0, Overall - 8.5)
    24 Sept 2013 - Favorable letter received from ACS (ICT Business Analyst)
    26 Sept 2013 - Submitted EOI (70 points)
    7 Oct 2013 - Received Invitation to Apply (Visa Subclass 189)
    11 Oct 2013 - Submitted Visa Application
    21 Oct 2013 - Medical Exam (I completed mine, partner had to wait for a few days to complete hers)
    - applied for NBI Clearance
    24 Oct 2013 - Primary Applicant (me) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
    4 Nov 2013 - Partner completed Medical Exam
    5 Nov 2013 - Claim NBI Clearance
    - Secondary Applicant (partner) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
    6 Nov 2013 - 20 Nov 2013 waiting for CO.
    21 Nov 2013 - CO Allocated
    26 Nov 2013 - Visa Grant (yehey!!)
    21 March 2014 - Flight to Sydney (Qantas 7PM HKT)
    6 May 2014 - Received 12 month contract from company (same company I worked for in Manila)
    12 May 2014 - Started work
    15 Dec 2014 - Hired permanently by current company (IT Service Manager).
    17 Apr 2018 - Applied for Citizenship (online)
    11 Mar 2019 - Citizenship Exam Schedule
    08 Oct 2019 - Australian Citizenship Ceremony

    ==Slowly, but surely..Things will fall into place..==

  • rguez06rguez06 Melbourne
    Posts: 333Member
    Joined: Jan 07, 2013
    Took me almost 2 months (roughly 7 weeks) before actually starting work. Naging mapili rin ako somehow sa mga jobs na inaapplyan ko via seek (ignoring mostly yung mga call center, service desk jobs) kasi umaasa ako sa offer ng previous company ko sa Manila.

    But one thing I've noticed, when you apply here in Australia, you really need to be qualified. Especially on paper. Like having the necessary certifications, almost exact same experience, etc.

    This, I think, is different to how we conduct job hunting the Pinas. Sa Pinas, unless highly technical yung skill, good personal presentation, confidence, and culture fit lang, you can easily get a job. Kasi sa Pinas, we think, everything is trainable. You don't have to be an expert to come on board. Whatever you do on the job, pwede mo matutunan while doing the job.

    Dito, iba. Hindi importante ang willingness to learn, resourcefulness, and critical thinking. Kelangan certified ka by ang institution to prove any of your skills. Kaya mahirap.

    So for those having difficulty, study can be an option. Not necessarily University type of studying. But studying for certifications and stuff.

    Good luck to all!
    @mhej sorry curious lang, from Macq ka ba? :)

    Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)

    YEAR 2012 - Collated all required documents and RPL
    Jan. 06, 2013 - ACS (RPL) Submitted
    Feb. 02, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC)
    Feb. 15, 2013 - L-8.0 R-7.0 S-6.5 W-6.0 (Charge to experience)
    Mar. 14, 2013 - ACS Stage 4 - In Progress
    Mar. 15, 2013 - ACS Suitable 9+ Years Work Experience
    Apr. 06, 2013 - IELTS Exam 2 (IDP)
    Apr. 19, 2013 - L-8.5 R-7.0 S-7.5 W-7.5 =)
    Apr. 19, 2013 - EOI 190 & VIC SS Submitted
    Apr. 24, 2013 - VIC SS Acknowledgement Received
    May 03, 2013 - Updated EOI, Submitted 189 with 65 points
    May 06, 2013 - Received DIAC invite
    June 06, 2013 - Lodged VISA 189
    Aug. 03 2013 - Medicals Done @NHSI
    Aug. 06 2013 - CO Allocated, Adelaide Team 6
    Aug. 06 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Aug. 08 2013 - Uploaded ITRs, payslips & Form 80
    Aug, 14 2013 - Daughter's Medical referred to MOC
    Sep. 18 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!! IED Aug. 2014
    Nov. 12 2013 - MNL - MEL via PAL
    Jan. 14 2014 - Job Offer :)
    Jan. 20 2014 - First day of work!

  • iammaxwell1989iammaxwell1989 Melbourne
    Posts: 316Member
    Joined: Sep 19, 2012
    Got a job offer 31 days after I arrived. Oh wait, that's today. ;)

    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

  • piglet24piglet24 Sydney
    Posts: 334Member
    Joined: Sep 09, 2012
    Hi. tanong ko lang po, kasi medyo worried si hubby when it comes to job hunting in au. kasi ako ang main applicant so assessed yung credentials ko. question is di ba siya mahihirapan makakuha ng work kahit hindi assessed yung credentials niya? we are both in engineering industry - CE. Thanks po.

    Occupation: Civil Engineer (ANZSCO 233211)
    Main Applicant: Moi

    February 02, 2013 - IELTS - passed
    August 27, 2013 - Sent CDR to EA for Assessment
    January 15, 2014 - Received Positive Assessment
    February 24, 2014 - Submitted EOI
    March 10, 2014 - Received Invitation to Apply for Visa
    March 31, 2014 - Lodged Visa 189 (but system reflected application lodged on April 1, 2014 due to time diff)
    April 19, 2014 - Medicals done and all documents uploaded
    May 2014 - CO Allocated
    June 2014 - SSS and Pagibig documents for 2009-2010 requested
    July 2014 - Visa Grant! God is Great!
    September 2014 - IED
    August 2015 - Big move

    ----countdown mode ----

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @piglet24 nope they wont ask for the assessment result.. so dont worry..

    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.. ;)

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    edited May 2014
    @iammaxwell1989 - congrats sir.. ayos na ayos..

    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.. ;)

  • iammaxwell1989iammaxwell1989 Melbourne
    Posts: 316Member
    Joined: Sep 19, 2012
    @lock_code2004 thank you ng marami.

    Keep the positive outlook everyone, and attract what you deserve! :)

    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

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