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  • ruelcortez_BHruelcortez_BH Sydney
    Posts: 172Member
    Joined: Oct 22, 2013
    @dhey_almighty, yes correct po si @rooroo mas okay po nandito na, kasi sa online application form ng TFN may field yata dun regarding arrival to Oz (not sure), so in my case dahil nasa temporary accomodation pa lang ako I have used my friends address with consent sa lahat ng correspondence. Also upon arrival sa airport, bumili na agad ako prepaid SIM card (Optus) just bring your ID around AUD30 (may credit na 30), pero you have to activate or kung bibilhin mo mismo sa telco shop paactivate mo na sa customer service rep, most transactions from Medicare to Centrelink, bank required and telephone number.

    Yung skills for All, kudos to @ringo, Skills assessment assistance po ito sa mga migrant workers. Magbibigay po sila free orientation about job counselling, resume tailoring (Aussie style), interview tips etc. Though free, kailangan po kumuha ng appointment based on available schedules, bring your credentials, passport, visa grant, transcript, etc. Pwede rin po sila magprovide ng secondary re-assessment, if you may recall may migrant assessement po tayo at the beginning for our oZ journey, for IT it is ACS, bale yung assessment naman is makita kung ready na for market. Also, nagbigay ng tip yung assessor ko sa Skills for All, iadd daw natin sa CV natin kung ano qualifications nakuha natin based dun sa Assessement ng ACS, i.e. comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree , makadagdag pogi points at mas pansinin ng mga recruiters.

    For skills for all, you have to come physically sa office nila, in Adelaide, sa gilid po sya ng Immigration at 55 Currie St. opposite ng Medicare.


    Good luck po.

    27 June 2014 - Touch down Land Down Under

    "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." - Proverbs 16:3

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    hello, share ko lang experience namin. kadarating lang naming yesterday. today, the eto mga ginawa namin today: applied TFN online, registered at centrelink (binigayan kami ng online access para mafile na yung mga assistance na pwede namin makuha), registered in medicare. nag email na sakin un taga medicare ng medicare number nmin then ipapadala na lang daw un cards (requested for duplicate para sa wife ko) sa address ko.
    nagpunta din ako sa NAB knna kaso joint account yung savings namin sa kanila so need daw un wife ksama ko, e di ko ksama nun nagpunta kami sa supermarket knna may NAB kasi na malapit, nag inquire ako baka pwede iactivate yun account kahit hindi sa main branch, kaya nagpa-appointment ako for tomorrow. then may interview kami with an agency na niprovide ng centrelink, baka makahanap work hehe we just bought sim cards also para update resume. job hunting will start tomorrow :D
    where are you guys staying here? welcome to melbourne... :)

    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!!

  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
    Posts: 692Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    @ruelcortez_BH thanks sir, as i thought na meron nga prepaid sim cards sa airport pa lang...most likely nga dyan na lang ako magapply TFN...

    thanks po

    October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
    October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
    February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
    March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
    March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
    May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
    July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
    August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
    September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
    August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
    May 2015 - End of relationship
    June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
    October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
    January 2016 - Divorced
    August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

    • Passed same day
      May 2019 - Citizenship Ceremony
      June 2019 - Au Passport received
  • rooroorooroo Melbourne
    Posts: 462Member
    Joined: Jul 29, 2013
    thanks sir @TasBurrfoot! we are staying at Sunshine West with my relatives. temporary palang, hanap nalang ng house siguro pag nagkawork na isa sa amin. so far, enjoying this area. lapit kasi sa bus station, train station at shopping centre like sunshine marketplace, coles, at highpoint :)

    Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261112 - Systems Analyst
    Timeline:
    Jul 01, 2013 - ACS Skill Assessment
    Jul 19, 2013 - IELTS Results (L:8, R:8.5, W:7, S:8)
    Oct 02, 2013 - ACS result received (suitable)
    Oct 02, 2013 - submitted EOI for Visa 189 (65 pts).
    Oct 05, 2013 - submitted Victoria SS for Visa 190 (70 pts, for backup)
    Oct 18, 2013 - Victoria SS approved/Received invitation to apply for Visa 190 from Skillselect.
    Oct 20, 2013 - lodged VISA 190 application.
    Nov 20, 2013 - CO allocated | GSM Adelaide Team 6
    Nov 27, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord! IED: NOV 12, 2014
    Jul 03, 2014 - arrival in Melbourne
    Aug 07, 2014 - started work :)
    Jul 24, 2015 - left 1st job
    Jul 27, 2015 - joined 2nd job :)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    thanks sir @TasBurrfoot! we are staying at Sunshine West with my relatives. temporary palang, hanap nalang ng house siguro pag nagkawork na isa sa amin. so far, enjoying this area. lapit kasi sa bus station, train station at shopping centre like sunshine marketplace, coles, at highpoint :)
    nice nice... :)

    all the best to you guys!

    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!!

  • johnvangiejohnvangie Melbourne
    Posts: 686Member
    Joined: Oct 14, 2013
    @ruelcortez_BH thanks for giving me the idea about skills for all.

    Nominated Occupation : Production or Plant Engineer 233513
    12/15/13 - IELTS IDP [ L : 9.0 I R :8.0 I S : 7.5 I W : 6.5 ]
    01/17/14 - Submit CDR to Engineers Australia.
    02/15/14 - IELTS IDP [ L : 9.0 I R :9.0 I S : 7.5 I W : 7.0 ]
    05/29/14 - EA positive assessment as Production or Plant Engineer 233513
    06/02/14 - EA Letter Received. Lodge EOI 65points.
    06/09/14 - Received invitation to lodge Visa 189.
    06/12/14 - Lodge Visa 189. Upload Docs/Form 80.
    07/14/14 - Medicals @ SLEC Global.
    07/15/14 - Upload NBI. (NBI Valid until July 4, 2015).
    07/17/14 - CO Allocated. Team 7 GSM Adelaide ( CO : LM )
    07/21/14 - VISA GRANT! Thank You Lord! IED : 07/04/15
    02/06/15 - Hubby in Melbourne (Jobhunting)
    03/27/15 - Me and my son in Melbourne
    04/07/15 - Hubby 1st day of job
    08/24/15 - My 1st day in BP, Thank you Lord God Jesus!

    Enjoying the wonderful life in Oz, abundant blessings indeed :-)

  • RuCheRuChe Melbourne
    Posts: 100Member
    Joined: Jun 25, 2013
    I also applied TFN online but before that I called ATO on how to apply for TFN. The one who answered told me that I have to go to the taxation office sa docklands after printing the form. Pero pagdating ko dun, sabi nung front desk pede daw sa online since hindi naman ako Australian Passport holder. Ayun, nasayang lang oras ko. Oks na din, at least nakapasyal sa docklands. :)
  • sebastian04sebastian04 Sydney
    Posts: 16Member
    Joined: Aug 22, 2012
    Sorry kung natanong na to… i was trying to back read the thread…umabot na ako sa page 20 pero medyo mahaba pa e…Ask ko lang sana…
    - Pagdating niyo dyan prepaid lang talaga ang sim na pwede bilhin? HIndi pa pede mag postpaid hanggang wala pang work? HIndi be enough na meron kang credit card?
    - Also, kung prepaid lang, meron din bang data plan na parang prepaid?

    My wife will go to Adelaide on Monday, thats why I'm asking kasi alam ko need sa pag asikaso ng ibang papers na meron kang phone number. Btw meron na kaming Medicare and TFN na naasikaso namin before nung nag initial entry kami.

    Salamat sa sasagot. :)
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @sebastian04 -
    - as far as i know, kailangan ng source of income para makabili ng post paid plan.
    - for prepaid sim, yes meron namang data plan, kailangan mo magload monthly.. example virgin mobile. 29aud for 1GB data + some minutes of calls + text.. valid for 30days..

    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.. ;)

  • RuCheRuChe Melbourne
    Posts: 100Member
    Joined: Jun 25, 2013
    If you're not yet employed in Oz and you'll be applying for postpaid plan, you are required to provide bank statement or utility bill statements with your Australian address.

    For prepaid as per lock_code, me data nang kasama yun. For optus, $30 - 500mb data, free sms and call to optus no. just like Virgin or Vodafone. You can check their website for the rates.
  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    sample virgin mobile prepaid "plans": http://www.virginmobile.com.au/prepaid-mobile-phones-plans

    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

  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
    Posts: 692Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    is it true?! may gadget for rent sa Oz?! like laptops? :-)

    October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
    October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
    February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
    March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
    March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
    May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
    July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
    August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
    September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
    August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
    May 2015 - End of relationship
    June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
    October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
    January 2016 - Divorced
    August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

    • Passed same day
      May 2019 - Citizenship Ceremony
      June 2019 - Au Passport received
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    is it true?! may gadget for rent sa Oz?! like laptops? :-)
    http://www.radio-rentals.com.au

    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.. ;)

  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
    Posts: 692Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    @lock_code2004 ayus! :-)

    October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
    October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
    February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
    March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
    March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
    May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
    July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
    August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
    September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
    August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
    May 2015 - End of relationship
    June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
    October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
    January 2016 - Divorced
    August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

    • Passed same day
      May 2019 - Citizenship Ceremony
      June 2019 - Au Passport received
  • bookwormbookworm Canberra
    Posts: 588Member
    Joined: Nov 27, 2013
    @dhey_almighty, yup, http://www.mrrental.com.au/computing

    20110812 - Submitted Vetassess docs
    20120403 - Received positive assessment
    20130622 - Took the IELTS exam (L:8, R:7, W:8.5, S:8.5, OBS:8)
    20131008 - Created and submitted EOI account
    20131216 - Started gathering documents for ACT SS
    20140113 - Submitted ACT SS nomination
    20140227 - assigned a case officer :)
    20140317 - Finally got my ACT sponsorship!
    20140319 - Invited to apply (visa 190)
    20140325 - Lodged visa 190
    20140718 - Direct visa grant. IED: July 17, 2015
    20150203 - Landed in ACT :) Job hunt begins
    201510 - Started working at Woolies
    20161031 - landed a job in my field as a junior
    20180508 - landed a job in my field

    Thank you God! You are truly amazing!

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    @dhey_almighty, yes correct po si @rooroo mas okay po nandito na, kasi sa online application form ng TFN may field yata dun regarding arrival to Oz (not sure), so in my case dahil nasa temporary accomodation pa lang ako I have used my friends address with consent sa lahat ng correspondence. Also upon arrival sa airport, bumili na agad ako prepaid SIM card (Optus) just bring your ID around AUD30 (may credit na 30), pero you have to activate or kung bibilhin mo mismo sa telco shop paactivate mo na sa customer service rep, most transactions from Medicare to Centrelink, bank required and telephone number.

    Yung skills for All, kudos to @ringo, Skills assessment assistance po ito sa mga migrant workers. Magbibigay po sila free orientation about job counselling, resume tailoring (Aussie style), interview tips etc. Though free, kailangan po kumuha ng appointment based on available schedules, bring your credentials, passport, visa grant, transcript, etc. Pwede rin po sila magprovide ng secondary re-assessment, if you may recall may migrant assessement po tayo at the beginning for our oZ journey, for IT it is ACS, bale yung assessment naman is makita kung ready na for market. Also, nagbigay ng tip yung assessor ko sa Skills for All, iadd daw natin sa CV natin kung ano qualifications nakuha natin based dun sa Assessement ng ACS, i.e. comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree , makadagdag pogi points at mas pansinin ng mga recruiters.

    For skills for all, you have to come physically sa office nila, in Adelaide, sa gilid po sya ng Immigration at 55 Currie St. opposite ng Medicare.


    Good luck po.

    Yung Skills for all, once punta ka sa Adelaide office nila, hanggang appointment lang muna then balik ulit for the assessment assistance na? If yes, 1 to 2 days lang po bA makakuha ka ng appointment slot?

    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~

  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
    Posts: 692Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    question: nagregister na ako sa medicare at sa mygov, e nalink ko na rin dun ung sa medicare, as advised kanina ung nagpunta ako...paano po ung sa paglink naman sa centrelink? online lang daw un to register...

    also, in my case, since state sponsored ako, may pinirmahan akong state sponsorship agreement...need ko pa bang magpunta ng DIAC to submit the state sponsorship agreement?

    thanks :-)

    October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
    October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
    February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
    March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
    March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
    May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
    July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
    August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
    September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
    August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
    May 2015 - End of relationship
    June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
    October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
    January 2016 - Divorced
    August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

    • Passed same day
      May 2019 - Citizenship Ceremony
      June 2019 - Au Passport received
  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
    Posts: 692Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    and also, how to claim the "newstart allowance" :-) hehe

    October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
    October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
    February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
    March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
    March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
    May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
    July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
    August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
    September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
    August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
    May 2015 - End of relationship
    June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
    October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
    January 2016 - Divorced
    August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

    • Passed same day
      May 2019 - Citizenship Ceremony
      June 2019 - Au Passport received
  • rooroorooroo Melbourne
    Posts: 462Member
    Joined: Jul 29, 2013
    edited August 2014
    and also, how to claim the "newstart allowance" :-) hehe
    Subject sa 2 years residency period un newstart allowance. :) same with concession cards.

    Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261112 - Systems Analyst
    Timeline:
    Jul 01, 2013 - ACS Skill Assessment
    Jul 19, 2013 - IELTS Results (L:8, R:8.5, W:7, S:8)
    Oct 02, 2013 - ACS result received (suitable)
    Oct 02, 2013 - submitted EOI for Visa 189 (65 pts).
    Oct 05, 2013 - submitted Victoria SS for Visa 190 (70 pts, for backup)
    Oct 18, 2013 - Victoria SS approved/Received invitation to apply for Visa 190 from Skillselect.
    Oct 20, 2013 - lodged VISA 190 application.
    Nov 20, 2013 - CO allocated | GSM Adelaide Team 6
    Nov 27, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord! IED: NOV 12, 2014
    Jul 03, 2014 - arrival in Melbourne
    Aug 07, 2014 - started work :)
    Jul 24, 2015 - left 1st job
    Jul 27, 2015 - joined 2nd job :)

  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
    Posts: 692Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    @rooroo thanks boss...pano naman dun sa centrelink registration? paano ilink ung centrelink sa mygov account?

    October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
    October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
    February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
    March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
    March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
    May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
    July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
    August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
    September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
    August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
    May 2015 - End of relationship
    June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
    October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
    January 2016 - Divorced
    August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

    • Passed same day
      May 2019 - Citizenship Ceremony
      June 2019 - Au Passport received
  • ruelcortez_BHruelcortez_BH Sydney
    Posts: 172Member
    Joined: Oct 22, 2013
    @IslanderndCity sorry ngayun lang po reply been busy for a while, here are some responses and tips for all your queries:

    Skills for All.

    Every last Tuesday of the month lang po ito available so habol po pag may slot pa.

    TFN

    We have some rumours na may bayad na AUD75.00 or you have to download, print and fill-up form then submit for Post, di po yan considered true. First of all free ito then second since we have access naman to internet apply online (https://iar.ato.gov.au/IARWeb/default.aspx?pid=4&sid=1&outcome=1), and nakita ko diskarte once applied, keep the reference number then call them after few days to obtain your TFN, no need to wait for the email.

    Centrelink

    For Centrelink no. or CRN, this is straightaway application online, but for online claims For families, you can apply for Family Tax Benefit A or B, make sure andito lahat family members sa Oz kasi macheck nila yan kung 'Offshore' or 'Onshore' via Vevo. Kung may namiss tayo na benefits na pwede maclaim sila na magdecide nyan. The process if very long, kasi verification pa yan at minsan hindi guaranteed na may approve depends on your circumstances and information provided. Make sure 100% true ang nilagay nyo details.

    Kami until now wala pa rin outcome nung submission ko last 19 July

    P.S. Kelangan may Medicare and TFN na before you can lodge a Centrelink.

    NewStart Allowance

    Di po ako 100% sure ilan ang minimum tenure of stay in Oz bago ka eligible to claim, as far as I Can remember parang 52 weeks yata, not sure po...

    Renting a House

    Importante po sa kanila yung Inspection kahit gusto mo na yung house via online, kasi pag nameet mo Agent may form na ibibigay, in exchange aside from identification like passport, kelangan may proof ka kaya mo bayaran yung rent lets say in 6 months term, kung may latest overseas statement account from International banks like Citibank pwede na po yun. Finding a house is like applying for Job, may ka-competition ka na gusto rin yung house, at the end yung may ari mismo ng house ang magdecide. But you have to persistent, you have to explain your situation, and iguarantee from agent na kaya mo bayaran and good maintenance kayo..and as always pag may inspection times agreed be on time, from may experience malate ka lang ng 15 minutes pwede na sila umalis, pero kung may reason tawagan mo sila in advance and say you're on youe way

    Hope this helps a bit...

    27 June 2014 - Touch down Land Down Under

    "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." - Proverbs 16:3

  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
    Posts: 692Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    @ruelcortez_BH nice...thanks sa info...

    un nga e, ung newstart allowance, naguguluhan pa rin ako...though nakapag register na ako sa medicare(nagpunta ako sa ofc nila) at centrelink (online)...still hoping na may makuha sa newstart...

    **parang ang labo nung newstart allowance noh...newstart nga sabay may waiting period pa...hehehe

    October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
    October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
    February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
    March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
    March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
    May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
    July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
    August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
    September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
    August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
    May 2015 - End of relationship
    June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
    October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
    January 2016 - Divorced
    August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

    • Passed same day
      May 2019 - Citizenship Ceremony
      June 2019 - Au Passport received
  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    @ruelcortez_BH thanks sa info about skills for all. Every last Tuesday pala.

    @dhey_almighty TFN, Centrelink, & medicare, natapos mo diyan ang pag-process in 1 day only?

    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~

  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
    Posts: 692Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    @IslanderndCity yes boss...less than an hour lang ung sa medicare...then bibigyan ka ng linking code for the mygov...tapso once nagcreate ka na ng mygov account, ililink mo ung medicare mo sa mygov account mo thru the linking code na binigay sayo ng medicare...then online na lang din sa centrelink registration... :-)

    October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
    October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
    February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
    March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
    March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
    May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
    July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
    August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
    September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
    August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
    May 2015 - End of relationship
    June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
    October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
    January 2016 - Divorced
    August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

    • Passed same day
      May 2019 - Citizenship Ceremony
      June 2019 - Au Passport received
  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    @dhey_almighty wow! 1 day lang. Thanks boss. Confirm ko lang, kailangan andyan kami both ni misis upon filing these three po?

    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~

  • rooroorooroo Melbourne
    Posts: 462Member
    Joined: Jul 29, 2013
    Nag apply ako newstart allowance at tinwagan ako before na subject daw sa residency period un na 2 years same with concession. Ung family tax benefit wala pa dn result samin, 35 working days processing. July 4 pa ako nagpasa. Kaso may work na ako at makita din savings ko, baka d dn me makaclaim kasi nibabase dn pla nila sa savings mo un. Kung may enough pera ka pa daw d ka dn bbgyan :))

    Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261112 - Systems Analyst
    Timeline:
    Jul 01, 2013 - ACS Skill Assessment
    Jul 19, 2013 - IELTS Results (L:8, R:8.5, W:7, S:8)
    Oct 02, 2013 - ACS result received (suitable)
    Oct 02, 2013 - submitted EOI for Visa 189 (65 pts).
    Oct 05, 2013 - submitted Victoria SS for Visa 190 (70 pts, for backup)
    Oct 18, 2013 - Victoria SS approved/Received invitation to apply for Visa 190 from Skillselect.
    Oct 20, 2013 - lodged VISA 190 application.
    Nov 20, 2013 - CO allocated | GSM Adelaide Team 6
    Nov 27, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord! IED: NOV 12, 2014
    Jul 03, 2014 - arrival in Melbourne
    Aug 07, 2014 - started work :)
    Jul 24, 2015 - left 1st job
    Jul 27, 2015 - joined 2nd job :)

  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
    Posts: 692Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    @IslanderndCity yes boss..kailangan e andto kayo bago kayo makapag apply...

    kelan ba ang dating niyo boss?

    October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
    October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
    February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
    March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
    March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
    May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
    July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
    August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
    September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
    August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
    May 2015 - End of relationship
    June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
    October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
    January 2016 - Divorced
    August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

    • Passed same day
      May 2019 - Citizenship Ceremony
      June 2019 - Au Passport received
  • donkingdonking Melbourne
    Posts: 258Member
    Joined: May 24, 2012
    @IslanderndCity yes boss..kailangan e andto kayo bago kayo makapag apply...

    Hoy Deo, Kumusta na? :-p Sa WA ka pala. hehehe

    kelan ba ang dating niyo boss?

    April 24, 2011 - Submitted CDR to EA
    May 6, 2011 - IELTS BC OBS 7.0
    August 25, 2011 - Received positive assessment from EA
    February 22, 2012 - Resat IELTS IDP OBS 7.5
    April 13, 2012 - Applied SS SA
    May 1, 2012 - Received positive response from SA
    May 10, 2012 - Pre-lodgement to DIAC
    May 31, 2012 - Lodgement to DIAC
    May 31, 2012 - South Australia sent form 1100 to DIAC
    June 4, 2012 - application being processed further...
    June 4, 2012 - C.O. allocated
    June 4, 2012 - request for PCC and medicals
    June 6, 2012 - Medicals done
    June 7, 2012 - NBI
    June 8, 2012 - further medical results received
    June 27, 2012 - All medicals finalised
    July 2, 2012 - Visa Grant

  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
    Posts: 692Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    @donking uy pre...balita?
    :-)

    October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
    October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
    February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
    March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
    March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
    May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
    July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
    August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
    September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
    August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
    May 2015 - End of relationship
    June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
    October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
    January 2016 - Divorced
    August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

    • Passed same day
      May 2019 - Citizenship Ceremony
      June 2019 - Au Passport received
  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
    Posts: 692Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    Question: Ano na ang address ng Department of Transportation dito sa Perth? Need to submit/pay the vehicle license transfer...

    pwede po ba na via mail na lang un? :-)

    October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
    October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
    February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
    March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
    March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
    May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
    July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
    August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
    September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
    August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
    May 2015 - End of relationship
    June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
    October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
    January 2016 - Divorced
    August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

    • Passed same day
      May 2019 - Citizenship Ceremony
      June 2019 - Au Passport received
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