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Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
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“We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. – Proverbs 16:1”
Occupation: 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)
Apr 29, 2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
June 4, 2012 - CO Allocation. CO requested Medical and Police Clearance
June 30, 2012 - Medical finalized
July 05, 2012 - VISA GRANT!!!!
IED: June 13, 2013
Thank you so much Lord!!!!
Posts: 494Member
Joined: Nov 16, 2011
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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Dun sa minimum, napansin ko sa palabas, random yung financial check nila at paghihinalaan ka nila kung wala kayong matutuluyan so make sure everything is booked prior to departing to Australia
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Alam ko mejo di ko alam kung ideclare ko ung vitamins at household na gamot (biogesic, alaxan, kremil-s, pati fern C at may glutathione pa ata) na pinaglalagay ni mama sa bag ko, tapos sabi sa akin ng katabi kong singaporean hindi naman ung pine-pertain dun sa card, so hindi ko sya nilagay, pinalusot naman ako so far.
yung isang international student dito from thai, brisbane airport din, nagdala sya ng coffee, pero since first time lang nya, hindi na sya pinafine. ung isang taga south africa naman, pumayag nalang syang itapon ung mga face cream nya etc...
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In some cases its a bit laughable (Coca Cola in glass bottles etc), but much of the Filipino products you get here are not the same as back home. Prime examples are things like Magnolia Icecream, Boy Bawangs and Clover Chips.
All look (and taste) identical to back home, but all are made differently for our market. This is also the reason why sometimes it is hard to source.
Its annoying for people, but this is the reasoning behind it should it happen to anyone here.
Aussie government is a weird one. One minute they ban fish with heads, then they forget it.
Last year we had all Pure Foods banned, along with Efficascent Oil, Ding Dongs and other items.
All have now managed to return, while they have banned Barrio Fiesta.
Hate to tell anyone thinking of coming to this country. It is annoying from the moment you land, and only gets worse the longer you stay here. :-(
Philippine Railway Historical Society
http://philippine-railways.blogspot.com
Manila Sunset Convenience Store (Narwee)
http://manila-sunset.blogspot.com
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http://www.customs.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/GuideforTravellersJune2012-WEB_000.pdf
*There is no limit on the amount of currency you can bring in or take out of Australia. However, you must declare amounts of A$10,000 or more in Australian currency or foreign equivalent. You must also disclose any promissory notes, traveller’s cheques, personal cheques, money orders, postal orders or other bearer negotiable instruments, regardless of value, if requested by a Customs and Border Protection officer or police officer.
*Is it taxable kaya if you declare? hehehehehe
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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Dec 28 2011 - 175 online application (Mechanical Engr.)
May 15 2012 - CO Allocation
May 30 2012 - Medical Exams
June 19 2012 - Health requirements finalised (husband as person 3)
June 20 2012 - my Health requirements finalised (primary applicant), other documents Met
June 26 2012 - Further medical results received (baby as person 2)
June 27 2012 - Health requirements finalised (All)
June 28 2012 - Visa grant...Thank you Lord!!!
August 17 2012 - Perth touchdown...Australia here we come...
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Joined: Jan 21, 2011
29 May 2012 - lodged 176 online application
(Civil Engineer 233211;WA State Sponsored)
2 June 2012 - CO allocation
6 June 2012 - PCC uploaded
8 June 2012 - Medicals
21 June 2012 - further medical results received
25 June 2012 - Health requirements finalised
27 June 2012 - Visa Granted!! To God be the glory!
19 Aug 2012 - Landed in AU
Believe in the power of prayers!
When challenges are so big that we feel our strength is not enough to carry them , keep on going. The extra mile is where the GRACE OF GOD begins.
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hay salamat...yup isasama namin sya sa entry namin...
Dec 28 2011 - 175 online application (Mechanical Engr.)
May 15 2012 - CO Allocation
May 30 2012 - Medical Exams
June 19 2012 - Health requirements finalised (husband as person 3)
June 20 2012 - my Health requirements finalised (primary applicant), other documents Met
June 26 2012 - Further medical results received (baby as person 2)
June 27 2012 - Health requirements finalised (All)
June 28 2012 - Visa grant...Thank you Lord!!!
August 17 2012 - Perth touchdown...Australia here we come...
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baka pwede tayong magtanong sa airline company na sasakyan natin para makasigurado....
Dec 28 2011 - 175 online application (Mechanical Engr.)
May 15 2012 - CO Allocation
May 30 2012 - Medical Exams
June 19 2012 - Health requirements finalised (husband as person 3)
June 20 2012 - my Health requirements finalised (primary applicant), other documents Met
June 26 2012 - Further medical results received (baby as person 2)
June 27 2012 - Health requirements finalised (All)
June 28 2012 - Visa grant...Thank you Lord!!!
August 17 2012 - Perth touchdown...Australia here we come...
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Follow your heart but trust your gut.
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Nasanay tayo na pa-cute lang mga security guards natin hehe
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Buti nlng ok ka...
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
Nominated Occupation: CHEMIST 2111-11
11/MAY/2011 - IELTS Exam
20/JUNE/2011 - Lodged Online Visa Application
15/FEB/2012 - CO Allocation
26/JUNE/2012 - VISA GRANTED! Thank you Lord!
11/APR/2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
10/MAR/2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Joined: Jun 28, 2011
Quotes:
"Wise men learn from their mistakes, but wiser men learn from the mistakes of others."
'Success is when you finished what you have started."
If you’re looking for Church in Canberra ACT Australia and you want to fellowship with Christian Filipino Australian.
Come and join us in Jesus Is Lord Church Canberra service every Sunday at 10:30AM to 12:30PM
Where: 53 Georgina Crescent, Kaleen ACT 2617
(Back of Kaleen Shopping Centre)
For more information, please PM me or visit
http://jilcanberra.org.au
"To God be the glory"
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Follow your heart but trust your gut.
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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
Posts: 265Member
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Follow your heart but trust your gut.
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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
Posts: 1,643Member
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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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