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Posts: 123Member
Joined: Feb 27, 2012
Australia naman, marami na ako friends dun and it's not too far from Pinas just in case kailanganin umuwi.
I'm in the IT industry and sanay na akong mag OT at magtrabaho ng weekends/holidays and I don't expect na mabago yan when I finally get to work in AUS though sabi nga ng friends ko doon totoo talaga yung impression about the laid back (relatively) lifestyle.
Ginebra San Miguel 175
August 2011 - ACS
January 2012 - IELTS
February 2012 - Lodged 175
May 2012 - CO Allocation
June 2012 - Meds, PCC Submission
December 2012 - Visa Approved
Posts: 123Member
Joined: Feb 27, 2012
Ginebra San Miguel 175
August 2011 - ACS
January 2012 - IELTS
February 2012 - Lodged 175
May 2012 - CO Allocation
June 2012 - Meds, PCC Submission
December 2012 - Visa Approved
Posts: 213Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2011
Cost of living relatively the same (mataas ng konti sa AU) pero sweldo, is absolutely higher in AU... IT professionals working on the same field fetches around 30% more sa AU compared sa US
One of the good reads demonstrating comparison on AU vs US citizens buying power (how many hours needed to work in order to purchase goods)... It's a given fact na if we compare prices straight up, way cheaper and US prices than AU... but if you take into consideration how much you have to work to earn yung pambili, its a bit surprising na mas mura ang consumer goods sa au...
http://www.bobinoz.com/blog/5972/the-cost-of-living-australia-and-the-us-compared/
Lesson learned = work hard in AU, then take a break and shop hard in the US hahah!
27.08.2011 - Submitted ACS Assessment via Fedex. Nominated Occupation : Systems Analyst (261112)
10.10.2011 - ACS assessment received (PIM3 / Group A)
17.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1
30.11.2011 - IELTS General Training Exam (BC) Take 1 Result Received L- 9, R-9, W-7.5, S-8, OB-8.5
04.12.2011 - Lodged 175(Online)
17.04.2012 - Submitted request for FBI clearance (Me)
02.05.2012 - Application being processed further
29.05.2012 - Followed up CO Allocation
01.06.2012 - CO Allocated, requesting for PCC and Meds
02.06.2012 - Received FBI clearance. My middle name is misspelled (toink!)
13.06.2012 - Submitted form 1022 and supporting documents to add spouse as dependent.
15.06.2012 - Submit request for FBI clearance (Me and Spouse). 8-week wait time begins
22.06.2012 - Uploaded NBI clearance
22.06.2012 - Medicals @ SLEC (Wifey and Me)
28.06.2012 - 28th DAY MILESTONE
16.07.2012 - All Medicals Finalized
26.07.2012 - Uploaded FBI clearance
02.08.2012 - APRUB!!
Freedom aint cheap mate! (lol)
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http://www.eca-international.com/news/press_releases/7650/#.T5AiZKstieY
And I quote:
"Singapore and Sydney top the global ranking
Good air quality, solid infrastructure and healthcare facilities, low crime and low health risks helped Singapore maintain the number one spot in the global ranking for quality of living for Asian assignees. The city is closely followed by Sydney.
Australian locations dominate the global top 10 with Perth (6), Canberra (7) and Melbourne (8) joining Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide at the top of the ranking. In the region, the most notable change was New Zealand's Christchurch. The city dropped from 30th to 53rd place in the ranking as its housing and infrastructure were severely affected by last year's earthquake."
Posts: 528Member
Joined: Jan 08, 2011
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application
Posts: 494Member
Joined: Nov 16, 2011
sana satin mga bago dating at dadating pa walang lumaki ulo.
yun lang.
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!
Posts: 221Member
Joined: Oct 07, 2011
"If you have a dream, protect it. Love it. Chase it. And one day you will live it"
Joined: Jun 28, 2011
Staka dito naman mag busy tao dito kaya they only have time for them self. Di ka naman papasinin yun kung di mo naman papansinin sila. staka minsan di mo naman alam din kung pinoy o hindi kasi marami din Asian dito.
Dipende din sa ugali ng tao baka di rin naman friendly ang pinsan mo o mahiyain din. Staka baka di naman pala gala ang pinsan mo.
Kung gusto mo talaga may makilala ng pinoy o kaibigan. May mga pinoy community na nagba-bible study maganda magkaroon ng kaibigan dun.
May mga association din na mga pinoy puede umatend dun. search lang sa internet.
Dito naman pantay pantay lang nman kahit anung trabaho mo.
cheers
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"
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!
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
in the end, it will be up to us kung magiging ganun din tayo.. or we will change our mindset..
bagong immigrant man or luma na... we all have the same goals kung bakit tayo lumilipat ng ibang bansa... and that is what matters most..
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
Posts: 123Member
Joined: Feb 27, 2012
Kaya yung mga old timers, matindi ang discrimination sa mga bagong dating. They assume na they went to SG nung kakaunti pa lang pinoy so they think they belong to the "higher" class of migrant workers. Impression ko lang naman ito at di ko naman nilalahat.
Ang nakakatawa diyan, sa paningin ng mga lokal ay wala silang pakialam kung dumating ka rito on a budget flight or via SQ. Foreigner ka pa rin, period hehe.
Ginebra San Miguel 175
August 2011 - ACS
January 2012 - IELTS
February 2012 - Lodged 175
May 2012 - CO Allocation
June 2012 - Meds, PCC Submission
December 2012 - Visa Approved
Posts: 236Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2011
Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Kung likas na mapagkumbaba ang tao, hindi yan magbabago Ganun din siguro sa kakayanan ng tao. Kung talentado ka at sumasakay ka ng budget airline, mas lamang pa rin siya kaysa sa taong sumasakay ng premium carriers (pakitang gilas ba) pero hanggang dun lang ang kaya niya hehe
Posts: 221Member
Joined: Oct 07, 2011
"If you have a dream, protect it. Love it. Chase it. And one day you will live it"
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!
Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Posts: 528Member
Joined: Jan 08, 2011
Back to topic na sabi ni @aldousnow. Bakit nga ba Australia? Ako, as far as immigration process/requirements are concerned mas madali sa AU compared to Canada and New Zealand. Bata pa lang ako pangarap ko na mag-migrate. Kaya nung pagraduate ko nung college, inaral ko migration rules ng Canada and NZ with my bf then now husband . Hindi ko inaral yung sa AU kasi ayaw ko dun dati. Di namin ma-meet requirements ng Canada and NZ due to lack of years in work experience so I stopped dreaming about migration until 2010. I gave AU a chance and read a lot about it only to realize ang dali lang pala mag-apply dun and take note mas mura sya kaya ayun nag-tyaga talaga kami to meet and complete the requirements. Eto mga naaalala kong information dati. Please correct me na lang if I'm wrong or iba na rules nila Canada and NZ ngayon.
1) Sa Canada, ang application fee mas mahal. Ang bayad is yung main applicant plus additional fee per head. Sa AU, one payment lang kahit bente dependents mo kasama na sa application fee.
2) Sa Canada, may proof of funds ka na kelangan ipakita. Depende kung ilang family member ang kasama mo, starting at C$11K isang member. Sa AU walang kelangan for 175. Kahit credit card lang dala mo ok na.
3) Application processing takes almost 3 years sa AU less than a year lang, for 175 ulit. Less if may state sponsor ka (176).
4) Sa NZ naman merong requirement na kapag nasa NZ ka na, within 3 months dapat makahanap ng work na related sa skills mo. That's the time pa lang ka mabibigyan ng PR visa. Otherwise, kelangan mo bumalik sa bansa mo. Sa AU, basta PR ka, kahit anong work mo basta legal di ka nila pababalikin sa bansa mo.
Yan lang naalala ko sa ngayon.
In terms of lifestyle, entertainment, work and other factors acceptable naman ang AU samin, very favorable actually.
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application
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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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....at kasama ang Australia sa top 10 meaning basta matino English natin hindi tayo mamomoblema makisama sa mga Aussies hehe
Can't say the same for Singapore, Hong Kong or sa mga bansa sa Gitnang Silangan na may kanya kanyang wika. So in short, halos walang language barrier sa Australia
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Joined: Jan 08, 2012
buti pa dito. ang babait pa rin at ok kausap mga tao..
Occupation: Surveyor (ANZSCO 232212)
07.01.12 - IELTS - British Council - L8.5 R7.0 W9.0 S7.5 OBS 8.0
15.12.13 - Invited for 189 (Skilled Independent) Visa
25.12.13 - Lodged 189 Visa
02.02.14 - CO Allocated Adelaide GSM Team 07
15.05.14 - Visa Grant - Change of Team (Adelaide Team 6)
27.10.14 - Initial Entry (Perth)
16.03.19 - RRV (Return Resident Visa) Subclass 155 - applied and granted automatically!
25.09.19 - Applied 309/100 Partner Visa for wife
08.12.20 - Wife 309 Visa Approved!
Food is a weapon. And there nothing better than danggit. Ask my Aussie housemates.
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Joined: Mar 16, 2011
Bakit po Australia at hindi New Zealand?
Pasensya napo naguguluhan lang kung san kami pupunta.
Thank you sa time.
November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
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"
Posts: 877Member
Joined: Mar 16, 2011
Sabay po ang application? Mahal po kasi kung ang dalawa ang a-applyan namin.
Nagbabakiasakali lang po kung sino ang may idea about this 2 countries para po makadagdag sa aming research.
Sa ngayon po, eto po ang summary ng nasa list namin.
NZ:
Pro's
- No IELTS
- School's Assessment around S$1800 for both husband and me
- EOI S$450
- Cheaper migration fee S$2,000
- Nice weather, laid back lifestyle
- More friends are moving from SG to NZ
Con's
- Economy not as good as AU
- Some people from NZ are moving to AU for higher pay
- High cost standard of living, but salary is not as high
- NZ $ is as same palitan with SG $
AU:
Pro's
- Economy is very good
- Salary is high so standard of living is better
- Nice weather, laid back lifestyle
- AU$ is almost same palitan with US$ and CA$
Con's
- IELTS, S$300 per exam
- Skills assessment A$350
- Expensive Migration fee A$3k
- Wala kami masyado kakilala ni AU
Husband wants to go to AU, me I want to go to NZ with friends .
Deciding factor dn na I will sponsor my parents and siblings (ages 10,8,7,4) once naging PR kami, sang country kaya madali un?
Kaya we're confused. We're praying for signs from God.
D kami maka start ng application kasi d namin alam san kami pupunta.
November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Posts: 993Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2012
261313 (Software Engineer)
Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney
"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3
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Joined: Mar 16, 2011
November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Posts: 528Member
Joined: Jan 08, 2011
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application
Posts: 993Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2012
From my experience, ang bilis lang tlg ng application namin sa AU. Nagstart ako magbasa basa this Feb lang. Nagpacertify ako sa ACS nitong March and ngIELTS na rin ako. Tapos April ni-lodge ko visa application namin. June nagrant na yung visa. Bsta mapakita mo lang lahat ng necessary docs and evidences to prove na you qualify for the points, I think you should be good ;-)
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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But right now, all factors point to Australia: better pay, better job opportunities, better social benefits and many more... hehe
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Napansin ko maraming mga Pinoy na taga SG na nag-co-consider to move to Australia dito sa forum, galing din kami Singapore. More than 5 years kami nag-work dun and kakadating lang namin dito early this year. May work na naghihintay nung nag-decide kami pumunta ng wife ko dito kaya madali yung decision to come. Pero nanibago ako, coming from Singapore na malinis at maayos lahat. Dami graffiti at madudumi ang mga train dito sa Melbourne, at di tulad ng Singapore kung saan makakain ka ng mura sa mga hawker centers, mahal kumain sa labas dito, kahit sa foodcourt ng mga malls around 7-10 dollars ang meals.
On the positive side, mataas and sweldo dito lalo ng pag nasa IT industry ka, at hindi stresssful dahil important ang family life sa mga Aussies. May mga fields na medo mahirap makahanap ng work dito, most especially manufacturing, dahil sa taas ng AUD.