General Skilled Immigration Visa - Step By Step Process
most recent by whimpee
Australian Computer Society Skills Application
most recent by mathilde9
most recent by mathilde9
Western Australia Immigration Matters FY 2024-2025
most recent by fmp_921
most recent by future_is_bright
AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE
most recent by chewy
VICTORIA STATES SPONSORSHIP 2024-2025
most recent by rainmaker
Ph Vacation with One Month Visa Validity
most recent by Ozdrims
The longest running Pinoy-Australian Forum site in the history. We are connecting Pinoys "in" and "to" Australia since 2010! If you want to join in, click one of these buttons!
Comments
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: 712Member
Joined: May 30, 2011
“We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”
Joined: Jun 28, 2011
dala ka ng isang Tuwalya at isang kumot with punda ng unan
Kung talagang Tipid ka pa ng isang buwan dala ka ng Toothbrush, Tootpaste, Soap Bar, Cotton Buds at Nail cutter,
dalhin mo laptop mo, mobile phone at digital camera
Ang pinaka importante personal documents mo.
kung gusto mo lalo makatipid. wag ka na bumili ng travel Luggage. Bumili ka ng lang ng dalawang balikbayan box sa national bookstore. Bilhin mo yung maliit at hwag malaki para madaling buhatin. bumili ka ng Tape na malaki para ipang tape mo sa kahon ng hindi agad mabutas. May troly naman sa airport kaya di naman problema dalhin. Ang total maximum weight sa baggage ay 23 kilos yung iba 22 or 24 ata. sakto lang ang dalawang maliit ng na balikbayan box. Mag ready ka lang minsan ng coins may airport na kailangan mo mag hulog ng coins 2 Australian dollar para sa troly. bumili ka na lang na hand carry bag na malaki. dun nakalagay ang laptop mo.
Kung kahon ang pinili mo. bumili ka ng bag na gawa sa sako sa Palengke, Bumili ka ng dalawa malaki na mganda ang designed na gusto mo. para kung sakali lilipat ka agad ng matutuluyan. Yung Bag na gawa sa sako gawin mong lalagyan ng damit mo. May nabibili din naman dito yan sa asian store pero walang design, sa Pinas colorful ang design.
Kapag may budget kana staka ka bumili ng travel luggage may mabibili dito halos laging may sale ang gaganda pa. Usually naman ang luggage bihira gamitin kung bihira ka umuwi, Maganda lang yan kapag tour for holiday sa ibang state ng australia o sa ibang bansa.
Ayan po ang practical tip.
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: 31Member
Joined: Jan 16, 2012
Posts: 712Member
Joined: May 30, 2011
“We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”
Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
@PLAC, kailan lipad mo? hehe....basta kung magdadala ka ng mga gamit, maghanda ka na rin ng listahan ng dala mo..para lahat ng kailangang ideclare, masusulat mo dun sa immigration form nila
Posts: 196Member
Joined: Feb 02, 2011
"god thank you for everything!!!!!1
Posts: 196Member
Joined: Feb 02, 2011
"god thank you for everything!!!!!1
Posts: 35Member
Joined: Jul 16, 2011
As for the priority items, I agree with the previous comments. Addition lang, kunin niyo na lahat favorite clothes niyo, photo albums din for memorable moments (wedding, etc.). Nabasa ko rin sa kabilang forum (philippines.com.au) na medyo mahal jeans at shoes dito kaya yun ang priority sa clothes category.
Joined: Jun 28, 2011
Mas practical para malaman ang weight ng luggage nyo ganito yan. kung may weight scale kayo sa bahay yung tinatawag ding bathroom scale rectangle shape na aapakan mo para malaman mo ang weight mo. ito ang gawin nyo pangtimbang sa luggage nyo. kuha kayo ng mangkok o kaya kaldero na maliit. ilagay nyo sa weight scale. alamin mo baka may bigat yung mangkok o kaldero para i subtract o minus mo sa bigat ng luggage mo. Pag nailagay na ang mangkok o kalderong walang laman. ipatong nyo ang luggage nyo dun alalayan nyo yung luggage nyo kasi mabigat. dun nyo malalaman kung ilan kilo ang bigat ng luggage nyo. hwag nyo i assume na sakto mag iwan kayo ng isa o dalawang guhit sa scale.
Mas practical di ba. di nyo na kailangan maghanap ng pangkilo o bumili .
may nabibili naman at na pang luggage na panukat sa bigat. pero kung wala naman manghiram na lang kayo sa kapitbahay nyo na wieght scale.
ganito ginagawa ko madalas pangtimbang pag uuwi ako.
ayan ha may idea na kyo. diskarte lang yan mga pards. 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: 157Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2011
Posts: 712Member
Joined: May 30, 2011
“We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”
Posts: 31Member
Joined: Jan 16, 2012
May ganitong din bang limitation from other international airlines?
Joined: Jun 28, 2011
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: 35Member
Joined: Jul 16, 2011
Posts: 712Member
Joined: May 30, 2011
“We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”
Posts: 31Member
Joined: Jan 16, 2012
Posts: 14Member
Joined: Jun 23, 2011
Posts: 30Member
Joined: Apr 10, 2012
Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Posts: 30Member
Joined: Apr 10, 2012
Posts: 1,643Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2011
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: 28Member
Joined: Feb 22, 2011
Posts: 172Member
Joined: Apr 23, 2011
April 16, 2011 - took IELTS (L:8, R:7.5, W:8, S:7.5 OBS:8) I June 2, 2011 - submitted skills assessment to EA I October 26, 2011 - applied for Victoria State Sponsorship I December 03, 2011 - fiancee took IELTS I December 26, 2011 - lodged visa 176 (Victoria SS/Melbourne) I January 23,2012 - CO Allocation (Team 6) I February 20, 2012 - Submitted Police Clearances (Philippines, India & Maldives) I February 26, 2012 - finished medicals I March 13, 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!!! I December 04,2012 - initial entry as stated in the visa grant notification
Posts: 13Member
Joined: Jul 20, 2012
*this is a list we try to stick to everytime we go overseas, modify to fit your own needs
Hand Carry/Carry On:
Laptops, Chargers, Phones, Small electronics
Pens! - we always forget this
Passports, money/traveler's checks, impt docs, children's immunization/school records
One change of clothes per person
Small towels
Small 60ml containers for deodorant, alcohol, lotion, shampoo, shower gel, etc. (60ml because of airline regulations regarding liquids onboard)
toothbrush, travel toothpaste, comb
If traveling with children:
milk, bottles with water for flight
some dry cookies
toys and entertainment
Check-in Luggage:
clothes (casual, formal)
whatever you can squeeze in that you can layer for warmth (tip: department stores in Pinas put warmer clothes like jackets, coats and boots, on sale by mid-january)
footwear (sandals, slippers, sneakers, track/rubber shoes, heels; boots optional)
prescription meds
over-the-counter meds (alaxan, biogesic, bioflu, neozep, vicks/efficascent oil/omega/alcohol, vitamins, lozenges for sore throats)
2 boxes cool-fever
prescription glasses, contacts (bring spares)
at least 1 towel
at least 1 blanket
bedding set
vaccuum packed pillow (if you can squeeze it in)
baby oil
lotion
shampoo
cotton buds
extra soap
tooth paste
feminine hygiene
basic sewing kit (needles, thread, scissors)
basic nail kit (nail cutter, merthiolate, pusher, brush)
basic first aid kit (band aids, povidone iodine/betadine, burn ointment, calamine lotion/caladryl)
@RClem, some hand-carry stroller bags available on the market are business-class sized. Get those with 5-7 kilos capacity. Websites for airlines specify the dimensions for their carry-on luggage, so be sure to check. I had the same problem once. Nag tanggal lang kami ng konting laman at nilipat sa check-in luggage para payagan na icarry-on.
*for those traveling with children, airlines usually give additional carry-on allowance. You can also bring car seats and strollers on the plane with you as special carry-on luggage or to be loaded last on the plane and first off when you get to your destination. They usually cover them with plastic for protection.
Primary Applicant (Husband), Systems Analyst
29yo, 8+ yrs work
10.1.2011 - Signed with Respall Migration Agency (2 adults, 2 kids)
Skilled Independent, changed to State Sponsored South Australia midway due to work commitments
12.21.2012 - Lodged DIAC Application.
4.22.2013 - Visa granted.
12.18.2013 - Arrived Adelaide.
Thank You, Lord. Paying it forward now.
Posts: 159Member
Joined: Apr 15, 2013
Wife is the primary visa applicant.
Primary School Teacher : 241211
Dec 2007 - IELTS (Academic Module)
May 2008 - Positive Skills Assessment
22 June 2008 - Lodged Visa 175
04 Jan 2013 - CO allocated (Team 6), CO requested for PCC,
Medicals, copies of new passport
16 Jan 2013 - Medicals done at St. Luke's
22 Jan 2013 - Medical referred to MOC
19 Feb 2013 - Assigned to new CO (Team 7)
13 Apr 2013 - Medical finalised
15 Apr 2013 - Visa Grant!!!
07 Dec 2013 - IELTS Academic L=8.5 R=8.5 W=8.0 S=8.5 OBS=8.5
28 Dec 2013 - Flight to Melbourne
“Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Forget about those who don’t. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would most likely be worth it.”
― Harvey MacKay
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
parang okay nga na instead bumili ng additional luggage eh ito na lang ang bilhin.
space-wise, win na win pa...
@StickyNote, when po punta nyo sa AU? Sydney bound kayo?
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
Posts: 758Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2013
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 ??
Posts: 527Member
Joined: May 15, 2013
ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane
Posts: 758Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2013
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 ??