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June 2015 - Initial Entry Date, anyone?

girllashgirllash SydneyPosts: 9Member
edited March 2015 in Working and skilled visas
Hello all!

We are moving to Sydney on June.
Just want to know if madami tayo :D

Good luck to us!

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  • cvetu2004cvetu2004 North Ryde
    Posts: 181Member
    Joined: Aug 27, 2013
    plan din namin mag Initial Entry this June sa Sydney...school holiday ng mga bata kasi dito sa SGP.

    Oct 25, 2013: IELTS GT Exam results - Competent
    April 30, 2014: EA Skills Letter received - IE 233511
    Oct 22, 2014: NSW confirmed my application was received in
    their system. SRN 1858 & 1867.
    Jan 12, 2015: Received NSW SS approval. Thank you Lord!
    Jan 12, 2015: Received Invitation to lodge Visa Subclass 190
    from DIBP. Thank you Lord!
    Jan 16, 2015: Lodged Visa Subclass 190 application (Family of 4)
    Visa fee charged to my credit card.
    Feb 20, 2015: CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team5),
    requested for Form 80.
    Mar 03, 2015: Visa Grant. Thank you Lord!!!
    Aug 28, 2015: Last working day as Senior SQE.
    Sept 27,2015: Big Move to NSW Australia.
    Jan 11, 2016: Started working as SQE in ResMed.

  • girllashgirllash Sydney
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2012
    Hi @cvetu2004! So, intial entry lang talaga gawin nyo then balik na lang kayo ulit?

  • cvetu2004cvetu2004 North Ryde
    Posts: 181Member
    Joined: Aug 27, 2013
    yes ganun muna plan namin.

    Oct 25, 2013: IELTS GT Exam results - Competent
    April 30, 2014: EA Skills Letter received - IE 233511
    Oct 22, 2014: NSW confirmed my application was received in
    their system. SRN 1858 & 1867.
    Jan 12, 2015: Received NSW SS approval. Thank you Lord!
    Jan 12, 2015: Received Invitation to lodge Visa Subclass 190
    from DIBP. Thank you Lord!
    Jan 16, 2015: Lodged Visa Subclass 190 application (Family of 4)
    Visa fee charged to my credit card.
    Feb 20, 2015: CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team5),
    requested for Form 80.
    Mar 03, 2015: Visa Grant. Thank you Lord!!!
    Aug 28, 2015: Last working day as Senior SQE.
    Sept 27,2015: Big Move to NSW Australia.
    Jan 11, 2016: Started working as SQE in ResMed.

  • gernaezgernaez North Ryde
    Posts: 146Member
    Joined: Jan 20, 2014
    Kami ng family ko June din ang the big move!

    261311 Analyst Programmer

    06 Sep 2013 - Started to collect ACS Requirements
    30 Oct 2013 - Submit docs for ACS Assessment
    24 Jan 2014 - Received positive ACS Assessment (Bachelors Degree & 8+ yrs work experience)
    07 Jun 2014 - IELTS Exam
    20 Jun 2014 - IELTS Results: L 8.0 ,R 7.5 ,W 6.5 ,S 6.5, OBS 7.0
    05 Aug 2014 - Submitted EOI for 189 Visa
    08 Sep 2014 - Invited for Visa 189
    22 Sep 2014 - Lodge Visa 189
    31 Oct 2014 - Medicals at SL BGC
    05 Nov 2014 - Medicals uploaded by SL BGC
    20 Nov 2014 - Visa Granted!!! Thank u Lord!! (IED: 25 Sep 2015)

  • goreogoreo Braddon
    Posts: 159Member
    Joined: May 31, 2012
    kami din this June na! Sydney.. meron na ba kayong na-arrange na tutuluyan? @girllash @gernaez

    Skilled (Migrant) (class VE) Skilled - Independent (subclass 175)
    Timeline:
    June 2012 - Visa grant
    Sep 2012 - Initial entry to Sydney (one week)
    June 2015 - Planned big move to Au

  • rukiasanrukiasan North Ryde
    Posts: 61Member
    Joined: Dec 04, 2013
    [taas kamay] kami June din ang big move!! Apirr!

    Husband is Main Applicant - Electronics Engineer, Dependent Wife (freelance photographer) + 1 child (Based in Singapore)

    Apr 5, 2014 --- Husband took 2nd try IELTS Exam
    Apr 24, 2014 --- IELTS Passing score overall 7.5
    Apr 29, 2014 --- Submitted EA Assessment
    July 24, 2014 --- Received positive EA Assessment Electronics Engineer (ANZSCO 233411)
    Aug 8, 2014 --- Submitted EOI
    Aug 11, 2014 --- Received Visa 189 Invitation
    Aug 25, 2014 --- Lodged & paid Visa 189, uploaded some docs
    Sept 1, 2014 --- Received email "IMMI Acknowledgement Valid Application Received"
    Sept 8, 2014 --- Apply SG CoC @ Cantonement Ofc SG
    Sept 8, 2014 --- Medical Exam @ Point Medical Paragon SG
    Sept 16, 2014 --- NBI Fingerprinting @ Phil Embassy SG
    Sept 17, 2014 --- Mailed NBI App form to Manila Taft Ofc
    Sept 26, 2014 --- Received NBI from Manila
    Sept 29, 2014 --- Collected SG CoC
    Oct 2, 2014 --- Received email from MOC, dependent wife need further medical test due to existing lung scar (mild bronchiectasis), but no TB history, awaiting clinic results after 6-8 weeks more. (keeping the faith!!!)
    Nov 28, 2014 --- CO assigned at looong last (Adelaide Team6) but asking for additional Income documents (ITR/payslip). Upload done!
    Dec 8, 2014 --- Sputum results came out all normal and no TB or any bacterial growth {praise GOD to the highest level!!!}
    Dec 10, 2014 --- Repeat Xray done
    Dec 11, 2014 --- Final Xray report came out and Chest specialist reported I am totally fit to travel and stay in AU! Yey! :)

    Dec 15, 2014 --- GOLDEN EMAIL at veryy verry looong last arrived! (no need to sign health undertaking)
    The merriest blessed Xmassss everrrr!

    *IED Sept 2015

    Big Move --- June 27, 2015 (SYDNEY)

    Deeply grateful to ALL here in PINOYAU's amazing support group!
    And above all, THANK YOU dearest GOD!!!

  • gernaezgernaez North Ryde
    Posts: 146Member
    Joined: Jan 20, 2014
    @goreo nakalimutan ko ilagay na sydney din kami.. dun muna kami sa lola ko ng 2 weeks habang looking for a place.. di kami pwede magtagal sa place nya kasi subsidize ng government yung flat nya..

    261311 Analyst Programmer

    06 Sep 2013 - Started to collect ACS Requirements
    30 Oct 2013 - Submit docs for ACS Assessment
    24 Jan 2014 - Received positive ACS Assessment (Bachelors Degree & 8+ yrs work experience)
    07 Jun 2014 - IELTS Exam
    20 Jun 2014 - IELTS Results: L 8.0 ,R 7.5 ,W 6.5 ,S 6.5, OBS 7.0
    05 Aug 2014 - Submitted EOI for 189 Visa
    08 Sep 2014 - Invited for Visa 189
    22 Sep 2014 - Lodge Visa 189
    31 Oct 2014 - Medicals at SL BGC
    05 Nov 2014 - Medicals uploaded by SL BGC
    20 Nov 2014 - Visa Granted!!! Thank u Lord!! (IED: 25 Sep 2015)

  • goreogoreo Braddon
    Posts: 159Member
    Joined: May 31, 2012
    @gernaez kami naman makikituloy muna sa friend namin while also looking for a place. sa may hornsby heights daw sila.. june 30 arrival namin.. hopefully makahanap agad tayo ng place to rent.. all the best!

    Skilled (Migrant) (class VE) Skilled - Independent (subclass 175)
    Timeline:
    June 2012 - Visa grant
    Sep 2012 - Initial entry to Sydney (one week)
    June 2015 - Planned big move to Au

  • gernaezgernaez North Ryde
    Posts: 146Member
    Joined: Jan 20, 2014
    @goreo ngaun ko lang napansin timeline mo.. tagal na pala kau visa grant.. goodluck satin sa big move!

    261311 Analyst Programmer

    06 Sep 2013 - Started to collect ACS Requirements
    30 Oct 2013 - Submit docs for ACS Assessment
    24 Jan 2014 - Received positive ACS Assessment (Bachelors Degree & 8+ yrs work experience)
    07 Jun 2014 - IELTS Exam
    20 Jun 2014 - IELTS Results: L 8.0 ,R 7.5 ,W 6.5 ,S 6.5, OBS 7.0
    05 Aug 2014 - Submitted EOI for 189 Visa
    08 Sep 2014 - Invited for Visa 189
    22 Sep 2014 - Lodge Visa 189
    31 Oct 2014 - Medicals at SL BGC
    05 Nov 2014 - Medicals uploaded by SL BGC
    20 Nov 2014 - Visa Granted!!! Thank u Lord!! (IED: 25 Sep 2015)

  • goreogoreo Braddon
    Posts: 159Member
    Joined: May 31, 2012
    @rukiasan sa sydney ka rin ba? may matutuluyan ka na ba?

    Skilled (Migrant) (class VE) Skilled - Independent (subclass 175)
    Timeline:
    June 2012 - Visa grant
    Sep 2012 - Initial entry to Sydney (one week)
    June 2015 - Planned big move to Au

  • goreogoreo Braddon
    Posts: 159Member
    Joined: May 31, 2012
    @gernaez thanks! goodluck satin! naway pagpalain tayong lahat sa decision nating mag move..

    Skilled (Migrant) (class VE) Skilled - Independent (subclass 175)
    Timeline:
    June 2012 - Visa grant
    Sep 2012 - Initial entry to Sydney (one week)
    June 2015 - Planned big move to Au

  • rukiasanrukiasan North Ryde
    Posts: 61Member
    Joined: Dec 04, 2013
    edited March 2015
    oo sa Sydney muna kami first settle..kasi more andun daw dami job vacancies ng husband ko.. he is working under Railway System Assurance ..ka sta-start pa lng nya mag job hunt online...

    wla pa kami matutuluyan..we shall look nalng as the date nears, likely around April/May na...our flight is end of June pa naman unless a job offer comes earlier, we might adjust our plans accordingly.
    @rukiasan sa sydney ka rin ba? may matutuluyan ka na ba?

    Husband is Main Applicant - Electronics Engineer, Dependent Wife (freelance photographer) + 1 child (Based in Singapore)

    Apr 5, 2014 --- Husband took 2nd try IELTS Exam
    Apr 24, 2014 --- IELTS Passing score overall 7.5
    Apr 29, 2014 --- Submitted EA Assessment
    July 24, 2014 --- Received positive EA Assessment Electronics Engineer (ANZSCO 233411)
    Aug 8, 2014 --- Submitted EOI
    Aug 11, 2014 --- Received Visa 189 Invitation
    Aug 25, 2014 --- Lodged & paid Visa 189, uploaded some docs
    Sept 1, 2014 --- Received email "IMMI Acknowledgement Valid Application Received"
    Sept 8, 2014 --- Apply SG CoC @ Cantonement Ofc SG
    Sept 8, 2014 --- Medical Exam @ Point Medical Paragon SG
    Sept 16, 2014 --- NBI Fingerprinting @ Phil Embassy SG
    Sept 17, 2014 --- Mailed NBI App form to Manila Taft Ofc
    Sept 26, 2014 --- Received NBI from Manila
    Sept 29, 2014 --- Collected SG CoC
    Oct 2, 2014 --- Received email from MOC, dependent wife need further medical test due to existing lung scar (mild bronchiectasis), but no TB history, awaiting clinic results after 6-8 weeks more. (keeping the faith!!!)
    Nov 28, 2014 --- CO assigned at looong last (Adelaide Team6) but asking for additional Income documents (ITR/payslip). Upload done!
    Dec 8, 2014 --- Sputum results came out all normal and no TB or any bacterial growth {praise GOD to the highest level!!!}
    Dec 10, 2014 --- Repeat Xray done
    Dec 11, 2014 --- Final Xray report came out and Chest specialist reported I am totally fit to travel and stay in AU! Yey! :)

    Dec 15, 2014 --- GOLDEN EMAIL at veryy verry looong last arrived! (no need to sign health undertaking)
    The merriest blessed Xmassss everrrr!

    *IED Sept 2015

    Big Move --- June 27, 2015 (SYDNEY)

    Deeply grateful to ALL here in PINOYAU's amazing support group!
    And above all, THANK YOU dearest GOD!!!

  • girllashgirllash Sydney
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2012
    @gorneo, sa pinsan namin kami makikituloy for one month lang, same reason as @gernaez
  • girllashgirllash Sydney
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2012
    @rukiasan, apir! Hehe
  • gernaezgernaez North Ryde
    Posts: 146Member
    Joined: Jan 20, 2014
    Meron bang kumuha ng cebu pacific na flight going to sydney?

    261311 Analyst Programmer

    06 Sep 2013 - Started to collect ACS Requirements
    30 Oct 2013 - Submit docs for ACS Assessment
    24 Jan 2014 - Received positive ACS Assessment (Bachelors Degree & 8+ yrs work experience)
    07 Jun 2014 - IELTS Exam
    20 Jun 2014 - IELTS Results: L 8.0 ,R 7.5 ,W 6.5 ,S 6.5, OBS 7.0
    05 Aug 2014 - Submitted EOI for 189 Visa
    08 Sep 2014 - Invited for Visa 189
    22 Sep 2014 - Lodge Visa 189
    31 Oct 2014 - Medicals at SL BGC
    05 Nov 2014 - Medicals uploaded by SL BGC
    20 Nov 2014 - Visa Granted!!! Thank u Lord!! (IED: 25 Sep 2015)

  • girllashgirllash Sydney
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2012
    edited March 2015
    @gernaez, kami kasi nagsale cebu pac.
    2adults, 1 child, 30kg baggage each with 1 set of meal each. almost 26kpesos
    Though we always fly with cebu pac, this is going to be our first 8-hour flight.
    Nag inquire din kmi s IOM pero 75k, and check namin PAL, 40k++ yun total namin 3
  • gernaezgernaez North Ryde
    Posts: 146Member
    Joined: Jan 20, 2014
    @girllash I had my initial entry last march 17 (unplanned - just need to attend on a project for 1 month).. I didnt expect that ceb pac flight will not have blanket.. i suggest bring your own blanket or you will end-up buying a PHP350 blanket just like me..

    261311 Analyst Programmer

    06 Sep 2013 - Started to collect ACS Requirements
    30 Oct 2013 - Submit docs for ACS Assessment
    24 Jan 2014 - Received positive ACS Assessment (Bachelors Degree & 8+ yrs work experience)
    07 Jun 2014 - IELTS Exam
    20 Jun 2014 - IELTS Results: L 8.0 ,R 7.5 ,W 6.5 ,S 6.5, OBS 7.0
    05 Aug 2014 - Submitted EOI for 189 Visa
    08 Sep 2014 - Invited for Visa 189
    22 Sep 2014 - Lodge Visa 189
    31 Oct 2014 - Medicals at SL BGC
    05 Nov 2014 - Medicals uploaded by SL BGC
    20 Nov 2014 - Visa Granted!!! Thank u Lord!! (IED: 25 Sep 2015)

  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    edited March 2015
    @gernaez @girllash

    I’ve tried cebupac flight, although it’s Sydney-Manila…

    I must say it was quite a pleasant experience, bago pa kasi yung eroplano, and the seats are relatively comfortable.. although of course without the perks of full-service airlines..

    Ang maganda sa MNL-SYD flight, sa NAIA Terminal 3 so you could bring food, like rice meals or burgers from Jollibee, at least mas tipid and you wouldn’t need to buy the expensive (and sometimes not so good) airplane food..

    Tama, just bring some blanket or anything to warm you up (12MN to 10AM kasi yung flight I believe), music and movies (just make sure its legit or erase it), and food and snacks and the 8hrs will seem just a short flight :)

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
    04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
    makalipas ang isang taon....
    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
    07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
    08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
    09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
    09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
    09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
    09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
    09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
    09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
    10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/12/14: Uploaded docs
    10/20/14: Medicals Done
    12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
    12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney

  • gernaezgernaez North Ryde
    Posts: 146Member
    Joined: Jan 20, 2014
    @girllash korek si @wizardofOz! Hindi ko din alam na pwede mgdala ng food pero napansin ko nga yung iba may dalang jollibee at pan de manila.. na-confirm ni @wizardofOz na pwede.. hehe.. sa ied ng family ko sa june, mgbabaon na lang kami.. hehe

    261311 Analyst Programmer

    06 Sep 2013 - Started to collect ACS Requirements
    30 Oct 2013 - Submit docs for ACS Assessment
    24 Jan 2014 - Received positive ACS Assessment (Bachelors Degree & 8+ yrs work experience)
    07 Jun 2014 - IELTS Exam
    20 Jun 2014 - IELTS Results: L 8.0 ,R 7.5 ,W 6.5 ,S 6.5, OBS 7.0
    05 Aug 2014 - Submitted EOI for 189 Visa
    08 Sep 2014 - Invited for Visa 189
    22 Sep 2014 - Lodge Visa 189
    31 Oct 2014 - Medicals at SL BGC
    05 Nov 2014 - Medicals uploaded by SL BGC
    20 Nov 2014 - Visa Granted!!! Thank u Lord!! (IED: 25 Sep 2015)

  • girllashgirllash Sydney
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2012
    Hi @gernaez @wizardofOz

    May nabasa dn ako na review na malamig daw sa loob kaya need ang blanket haha
    Pero since winter n yun june, naka-winter jacket n agad din dapat haha

    Thanks sa tip mo re jollibee. Inisip ko kasi na baka pag flight bound for aus hindi pede. Cancel ko na lang meals namin pag nag add ng baggage kasi dami ko din nabasa na hindi daw masarap. 500pesos per meal din yun ha, equivalent ng isang bucket meal na haha
  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    edited March 2015
    @girllash @gernaez clarify ko lang na di ko pa na-try yung MNL-SYD flight, ang nasubukan ko pa lang is SYD-MNL...

    As far as I know wala naman dapat problema magdala ng food sa airplane, specifically in cebupac.. For Australia, dapat ubusin nyo lang yung food at huwag i-pasok ng Oz... if ever may tira.. ipa-dispose na lang sa cabin crew kapag nag-collect na sila ng disposals..

    Then yung sa drinks, doon na lang kayo bumili sa mga shops sa NAIA after the final security checks, yung malapit sa boarding area na... meron doon 25pesos na bottled water

    Tama, mahal masyado yung food sa eroplano.. although during my SYD-MNL flight, medyo na-bore ako sa byahe kaya snack and pakape-kape ako sa flight hehe..

    Another tip is magdala kayo ng extra cash in peso... often, mas mura ang price ng merchandise sa eroplano kung peso ang ibabayad kesa Aussie or US dollars

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
    04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
    makalipas ang isang taon....
    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
    07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
    08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
    09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
    09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
    09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
    09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
    09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
    09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
    10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/12/14: Uploaded docs
    10/20/14: Medicals Done
    12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
    12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney

  • girllashgirllash Sydney
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2012
    Thanks sa tips @wizardofOz
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