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Dos and Don’ts When You’re In Australia

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  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
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    Happy New Year to all. Panibagong kabanata na naman ng buhay natin dito sa AU. Grabe pala talaga ang summer dito, ang bilis makasunog ng balat. Almost 8years akong nagpaputi sa SG, pagdating dito saglit lang nognog na kaagad. Hahaha.. Sa Brisbane grabe ang init, unlike here in Perth, mainit nga pero medyo malamig pa rin ang simoy ng hangin. Pero yesterday naexperience na namin ang 39-40deg, hahaha.. Kelangan wag na wag kakalimutan ang pagdadala ng tubig kapag nasa labas kayo. Sulitin natin ang 2-3months lang na tag-init at pagpasok ng March mangangatog na naman tayo sa ginaw.

    Nominated Occupation - (312211)

    01 July 2013 - Vetassess assessment Online
    02 July 2013 - Documents sent thru SingPost
    09 July 2013 - Initial documents received by Vetassess
    27 July 2013 - IELTS (General) IDP Singapore
    09 Oct 2013 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
    - Qualifications: Comparable to AU Bachelor Degree
    29 Oct 2013 - Lodged EOI / v190 SS WA
    30 Oct 2013 - Initial Contact
    31 Oct 2013 - Invited to apply ss (WA)
    05 Nov 2013 - Submitted SS application
    10 Dec 2013 - Received SS approval
    10 Dec 2013 - Received invitation to lodge 190 visa
    24 Dec 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    07 Jan 2014 - Applied SG PCoC (Releasing- 28Jan '14)
    20 Jan 2014 - Medicals @ St. Lukes BGC
    24 Jan 2014 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    - Medicals cleared for me and baby (Pending Wife's health check up's results)
    28 Jan 2014 - SG PCoC Uploaded
    06 Feb 2014 - Wife's medical cleared
    21 Feb 2014 - VISA GRANTED - DIRECT GRANT (GSM Brisbane Team 34)
    20 Jan 2015 - IED Requirement
    Mar 2014 - Arrived in Perth WA

    "While I'm waiting I will serve You
    While I'm waiting I will worship
    While I'm waiting I will not faint
    I'll be running the race even while I wait"

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    edited December 2014
    Tip: Magpakasawa na kayo sa mga mall sa Pinas at Singapore bago kayo lumipat dito :P
    Agree!!! At bilhin na mga type bilhin at dalhin mga dapat dalhin.

    nakakapressure naman 'to. ang dami pa naman sale ngayon dito sa SG ;)
    Maganda talga dito sa SG when it comes to that. Kaya money is everything here para makasabay sa mga uso at bagong gadgets. Kaliwa't kanan ang sale. Ang libangan talga ng mga tao dito is mag shopping, manuod ng sine, kumain at mag-travel. Ako nga hanggang hawak at tingin nlang sa Jordan shoe, retro jersey, mcbook pro at Dslr kasi hindi pa ngaun. Tipid din muna bawal umattend sa Siliso beach party worth 68 bucks hehehe

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
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    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

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  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
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    @vhoythoy, chemist warehouse din kami bumibili ng pediasure. Much better if magpadeliver ka na lang pati na mga personal supplies nyo. Madami kasi silang binibigay na mga free na malikiit na shampoo, toothpaste, lotion at kung ano ano pa. Magandang ipunin ito para sa camping.

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    01 July 2013 - Vetassess assessment Online
    02 July 2013 - Documents sent thru SingPost
    09 July 2013 - Initial documents received by Vetassess
    27 July 2013 - IELTS (General) IDP Singapore
    09 Oct 2013 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
    - Qualifications: Comparable to AU Bachelor Degree
    29 Oct 2013 - Lodged EOI / v190 SS WA
    30 Oct 2013 - Initial Contact
    31 Oct 2013 - Invited to apply ss (WA)
    05 Nov 2013 - Submitted SS application
    10 Dec 2013 - Received SS approval
    10 Dec 2013 - Received invitation to lodge 190 visa
    24 Dec 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    07 Jan 2014 - Applied SG PCoC (Releasing- 28Jan '14)
    20 Jan 2014 - Medicals @ St. Lukes BGC
    24 Jan 2014 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    - Medicals cleared for me and baby (Pending Wife's health check up's results)
    28 Jan 2014 - SG PCoC Uploaded
    06 Feb 2014 - Wife's medical cleared
    21 Feb 2014 - VISA GRANTED - DIRECT GRANT (GSM Brisbane Team 34)
    20 Jan 2015 - IED Requirement
    Mar 2014 - Arrived in Perth WA

    "While I'm waiting I will serve You
    While I'm waiting I will worship
    While I'm waiting I will not faint
    I'll be running the race even while I wait"

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    @vhoythoy, chemist warehouse din kami bumibili ng pediasure. Much better if magpadeliver ka na lang pati na mga personal supplies nyo. Madami kasi silang binibigay na mga free na malikiit na shampoo, toothpaste, lotion at kung ano ano pa. Magandang ipunin ito para sa camping.
    Last time naikot ko na lahat ng coles/ woolworths sa Melbourne CBD pero walang pediasure di nga din nila alam ung brand na un. Pero right now, medyo ok na kasi malakas na sa solid foods anak ko unlike before naka depende talaga sa gatas. Ayaw uminom or sinusuka kapag ayaw.

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
    19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
    12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

    "A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams

  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
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    Joined: Jun 07, 2012
    For me, mas ok pa rin talaga sa pinas mamili ng mga damit. Although marami nga rin shopping malls sa SG, kaso mas mahal at ung quality nya parang di kasing ok ng sa Pinas. Uniqlo ng Pinas at SG same lang ng price. Kapag dito sa AU magshopping, parang hindi worth it kasi most products are made in China kahit mga branded items. Apart from that, expect to pay atleast 2-3x of what you can get in SG or PH.

    Nominated Occupation - (312211)

    01 July 2013 - Vetassess assessment Online
    02 July 2013 - Documents sent thru SingPost
    09 July 2013 - Initial documents received by Vetassess
    27 July 2013 - IELTS (General) IDP Singapore
    09 Oct 2013 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
    - Qualifications: Comparable to AU Bachelor Degree
    29 Oct 2013 - Lodged EOI / v190 SS WA
    30 Oct 2013 - Initial Contact
    31 Oct 2013 - Invited to apply ss (WA)
    05 Nov 2013 - Submitted SS application
    10 Dec 2013 - Received SS approval
    10 Dec 2013 - Received invitation to lodge 190 visa
    24 Dec 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    07 Jan 2014 - Applied SG PCoC (Releasing- 28Jan '14)
    20 Jan 2014 - Medicals @ St. Lukes BGC
    24 Jan 2014 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    - Medicals cleared for me and baby (Pending Wife's health check up's results)
    28 Jan 2014 - SG PCoC Uploaded
    06 Feb 2014 - Wife's medical cleared
    21 Feb 2014 - VISA GRANTED - DIRECT GRANT (GSM Brisbane Team 34)
    20 Jan 2015 - IED Requirement
    Mar 2014 - Arrived in Perth WA

    "While I'm waiting I will serve You
    While I'm waiting I will worship
    While I'm waiting I will not faint
    I'll be running the race even while I wait"

  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
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    Joined: Jun 07, 2012
    When buying cars naman in AU, much better to wait during december and June kasi mababa lang ang interest rate. Pero kung no choice at kelangan na talaga bumili between february-May and July to November, magresearch muna ng mabuti para hindi basta basta madadala sa magaling na sales rep.

    Sarap sana bumili ng sasakyan ngayon, 1% na lang ang interest rate. When I bought mine last October, 8% pa. Haha.. Pero no regrets dahil nasulit naman sa dami ng mga napasyalan namin noong mga nakaraang buwan.

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    01 July 2013 - Vetassess assessment Online
    02 July 2013 - Documents sent thru SingPost
    09 July 2013 - Initial documents received by Vetassess
    27 July 2013 - IELTS (General) IDP Singapore
    09 Oct 2013 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
    - Qualifications: Comparable to AU Bachelor Degree
    29 Oct 2013 - Lodged EOI / v190 SS WA
    30 Oct 2013 - Initial Contact
    31 Oct 2013 - Invited to apply ss (WA)
    05 Nov 2013 - Submitted SS application
    10 Dec 2013 - Received SS approval
    10 Dec 2013 - Received invitation to lodge 190 visa
    24 Dec 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    07 Jan 2014 - Applied SG PCoC (Releasing- 28Jan '14)
    20 Jan 2014 - Medicals @ St. Lukes BGC
    24 Jan 2014 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    - Medicals cleared for me and baby (Pending Wife's health check up's results)
    28 Jan 2014 - SG PCoC Uploaded
    06 Feb 2014 - Wife's medical cleared
    21 Feb 2014 - VISA GRANTED - DIRECT GRANT (GSM Brisbane Team 34)
    20 Jan 2015 - IED Requirement
    Mar 2014 - Arrived in Perth WA

    "While I'm waiting I will serve You
    While I'm waiting I will worship
    While I'm waiting I will not faint
    I'll be running the race even while I wait"

  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
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    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    edited December 2014
    Happy New Year to all. Panibagong kabanata na naman ng buhay natin dito sa AU. Grabe pala talaga ang summer dito, ang bilis makasunog ng balat. Almost 8years akong nagpaputi sa SG, pagdating dito saglit lang nognog na kaagad. Hahaha.. Sa Brisbane grabe ang init, unlike here in Perth, mainit nga pero medyo malamig pa rin ang simoy ng hangin. Pero yesterday naexperience na namin ang 39-40deg, hahaha.. Kelangan wag na wag kakalimutan ang pagdadala ng tubig kapag nasa labas kayo. Sulitin natin ang 2-3months lang na tag-init at pagpasok ng March mangangatog na naman tayo sa ginaw.
    Tama.. grabe ang araw sa Oz.. tumambay ako sa Bondi Beach, 2 weeks ago.. nag-picnic and soundtrip sa shore, took some pictures, etc... hindi ako naligo sa dagat kasi malamig yung tubig...medyo cloudy day noon, pasulpot-sulpot lang yung araw from time to time...

    nawala sa isip ko mag sunscreen...pag-uwi ko na-shock ako, nasunog yung braso at mukha ko, pati anit ko kasi wala akong hat.. yun na yung pinaka-grabe kong sunburn sa buong buhay ko to date hehe.. never ko pa na-experience yun, kahit sa summer ng pinas or sa thailand, to think na nag-40degC din sa Bangkok... nakakatakot..

    sana bumalik lang yung kulay ko wahhh

    moral lesson, protektahan ang balat mag-apply ng sunscreen kapag summer or maaraw, yung magandang brand na kunin nyo para sigurado, or magsuot ng long-sleeved shirt, sunglasses saka hat.. walang panama ang balat-kalabaw sa araw ng Oz, baka magka-cancer pa tayo..

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    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
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    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
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    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

  • chollecholle Sydney
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    ^Kami rin, nasunog from Bondi Beach nung Boxing Day! They weren't kidding about the need for sunscreen in Australia.

    Occupation: Other Spatial Scientist (ANZSCO Code 232214)
    30 Nov 2013 - IELTS Academic R8.5 W8 L8.5 S9 / Overall 8.5
    10 Feb 2014 - Skills Assessment (VETASSESS)
    23 May 2014 - VETASSESS Outcome: Positive
    27 May 2014 - EOI (70 points)
    9 Jun 2014 - Visa invitation received, application lodged (SI189)
    2 Jul 2014 - CO allocation
    6 Aug 2014 - Visa granted (IED 4 Jul 2015)
    11 Oct 2014 - Moved to Sydney
    20 Oct 2014 - Job offer
    29 Oct 2014 - Start of work
    17-26 Dec 2014 - Dog at Sydney quarantine
    24 Dec 2014 - Partner's initial entry (Maligayang Pasko!)
    16 May 2017 - Purchase first property
    17 Oct 2018 - Citizenship application lodged (Council: City of Sydney)
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  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    For me, mas ok pa rin talaga sa pinas mamili ng mga damit. Although marami nga rin shopping malls sa SG, kaso mas mahal at ung quality nya parang di kasing ok ng sa Pinas. Uniqlo ng Pinas at SG same lang ng price. Kapag dito sa AU magshopping, parang hindi worth it kasi most products are made in China kahit mga branded items. Apart from that, expect to pay atleast 2-3x of what you can get in SG or PH.
    Halos lahat ngaun made in china na. Kaya kung ano ung mga branded shirts sa Australia ganun na din nman sa Pinas/ SG. Very particular din kasi ako kapag namimili ng damit, tinitignan ko din talga saan made, brands and price. Like nung nagshopping kami sa Zara sa may bourke street halos made in china din talaga hahaha. When i was in Melbourne, i'm looking for a brand na exclusively lang na makikita/ mabibili sa australia pero not that much. Maybe the UGG brand pero winter boots naman ata sya. The one in souvenir shops un ok and mura lang din plus may print ng Australia at yung starbucks mug/ tumblers=).

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
    19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
    12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

    "A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    The one in souvenir shops un ok and mura lang din plus may print ng Australia at yung starbucks mug/ tumblers=).
    You will be surprised all mug/tumblers from Starbucks are made either in China or Taiwan...

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    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
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    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
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  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    edited January 2015
    The one in souvenir shops un ok and mura lang din plus may print ng Australia at yung starbucks mug/ tumblers=).
    You will be surprised all mug/tumblers from Starbucks are made either in China or Taiwan...
    Ang habol kasi ng wife ko dun ung print. Nangongolekta sya naghanap talga kami saan place dun. Ang confirmed ko talga na made in australia dun is yung nabili nmin stuff toy na kangaroo and it cost 37 bucks pero maganda quality kesa dun sa made in china na koala haha.

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
    19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
    12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

    "A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams

  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
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    edited January 2015
    Tama yung mga souvenirs may nakalagay lang yung iba na "Designed in Australia" pero Made in China pa din hehe..

    May nabili lang ako na koala stuff toy sa Luna Park Melby na magandang klase unlike yung nabibili sa souvenir shops sa tabi-tabi

    Then binili ko yung model ng Opera House na Lego dun mismo sa Opera House Gift Shop kaya oks na rin yun.. lahat naman na talaga ngayon made in china na.. yung mga Didgeridoo lang ata made in australia kasi restricted ang pagpasok ng kahoy sa Oz.. or is it? :p

    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
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    12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
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  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    Tip: Magpakasawa na kayo sa mga mall sa Pinas at Singapore bago kayo lumipat dito :P
    Agree!!! At bilhin na mga type bilhin at dalhin mga dapat dalhin.

    nakakapressure naman 'to. ang dami pa naman sale ngayon dito sa SG ;)
    Maganda talga dito sa SG when it comes to that. Kaya money is everything here para makasabay sa mga uso at bagong gadgets. Kaliwa't kanan ang sale. Ang libangan talga ng mga tao dito is mag shopping, manuod ng sine, kumain at mag-travel. Ako nga hanggang hawak at tingin nlang sa Jordan shoe, retro jersey, mcbook pro at Dslr kasi hindi pa ngaun. Tipid din muna bawal umattend sa Siliso beach party worth 68 bucks hehehe
    "higpit sinturon time" para pangbaon Au :(

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    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
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  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
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    Tip: Magpakasawa na kayo sa mga mall sa Pinas at Singapore bago kayo lumipat dito :P
    Agree!!! At bilhin na mga type bilhin at dalhin mga dapat dalhin.

    nakakapressure naman 'to. ang dami pa naman sale ngayon dito sa SG ;)
    Maganda talga dito sa SG when it comes to that. Kaya money is everything here para makasabay sa mga uso at bagong gadgets. Kaliwa't kanan ang sale. Ang libangan talga ng mga tao dito is mag shopping, manuod ng sine, kumain at mag-travel. Ako nga hanggang hawak at tingin nlang sa Jordan shoe, retro jersey, mcbook pro at Dslr kasi hindi pa ngaun. Tipid din muna bawal umattend sa Siliso beach party worth 68 bucks hehehe
    "higpit sinturon time" para pangbaon Au :(
    hi @IslanderndCity, ok ngayon magdala ng pambaon sa AU kasi ang baba ng AUD ngayon...

    Go go go.. kelan po ang dating nyo?

    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 :)

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
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    Tip: Magpakasawa na kayo sa mga mall sa Pinas at Singapore bago kayo lumipat dito :P
    Agree! Dito hanggang 5 lang ang mall.. at yun at yun din ang magagalaan nyo.
    Iba pa rin talaga ang SM Malls and Ayala Malls :)


    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 :)

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
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    ^Kami rin, nasunog from Bondi Beach nung Boxing Day! They weren't kidding about the need for sunscreen in Australia.
    Kami din, konting bilad lang sa araw sunog na agad.
    Bat mga Australians hindi nasusunog ano?

    Kaya dapat Sunscreen to the max and reapply from time to time... :(


    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 :)

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    ^Kami rin, nasunog from Bondi Beach nung Boxing Day! They weren't kidding about the need for sunscreen in Australia.
    Kami din, konting bilad lang sa araw sunog na agad.
    Bat mga Australians hindi nasusunog ano?

    Kaya dapat Sunscreen to the max and reapply from time to time... :(


    Kapag mestiso/ maputi tlaga imbes na umitim ang balat eh namumula hehe

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
    19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
    12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

    "A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams

  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
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    Nasunog ako last Dec na punta ko, until now di pa bumabalik yung kulay ko :(|)

    May bilihan ba sa Oz ng Likas Papaya? Hehehe

    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

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    @peach17 March. Yeah, 1.05++ the other day pagremit ko :)

    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~

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Nasunog ako last Dec na punta ko, until now di pa bumabalik yung kulay ko :(|)

    May bilihan ba sa Oz ng Likas Papaya? Hehehe
    Meron, Pinoy store... Expensive though!

    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!!

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    edited February 2015
    Nasunog ako last Dec na punta ko, until now di pa bumabalik yung kulay ko :(|)

    May bilihan ba sa Oz ng Likas Papaya? Hehehe
    Meron, Pinoy store... Expensive though!
    Likas papaya din sabon ko 4.20 dito sg bawat isa hehe

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
    19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
    12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

    "A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    @vhoythoy pwede naman magdala di ba?

    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~

  • berrycherryberrycherry Manama
    Posts: 6Member
    Joined: Jan 27, 2015
    Guys, kmusta naman ang weather kapag july? Ilang layers ng damit ang suot nyo? July kasi ang dating namin dyan, so what do you suggest na dapat namin dalin?
  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    Mahal :x daw ang Sine sa Australia...


    Bawal din ba manood/stream ng movies online sa mga websites like Putlocker, etc?

    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

  • AdminAdmin Singapore
    Posts: 1,770Administrator
    Joined: Dec 29, 2010
    wah bakit bawal ang streaming? Mahuhuli ba pang nag stream ka?

    2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
    2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
    2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
    2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
    2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
    2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
    2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
    2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
    2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
    2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
    2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
    2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
    2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
    2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
    2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
    2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
    2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
    2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)

  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    @Admin naisip ko lang, kasi diba nattrack din mga websites na binbrowse...

    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

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Mahal :x daw ang Sine sa Australia...

    Bawal din ba manood/stream ng movies online sa mga websites like Putlocker, etc?
    Di naman, we watch movie at $10/ticket...

    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!!

  • LizzieLizzie Stockholm
    Posts: 10Member
    Joined: Aug 27, 2015
    Although tipping is not expected it is still appreciated ;)
  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    Although tipping is not expected it is still appreciated ;)
    This is one of the things I love about Oz that it doesn't feel like you're being obliged to TIP...

    Although I am not totally against tipping, but for me it should be a form of good gesture, rather than a means of additional compensation...

    Also, I like that taxes are already included in the prices of merchandise...

    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

  • jkk32wjkk32w Melbourne
    Posts: 682Member
    Joined: Mar 14, 2015
    Mahal :x daw ang Sine sa Australia...


    Bawal din ba manood/stream ng movies online sa mga websites like Putlocker, etc?
    boss since ur in AU na..bawal ba mag dala ng downloaded movie files coming to au? prang may na read ako na thread on this bfore pro dko na bookmark hehe. hindi ako mahilig manood ng sine..magastos sa popcorn :)

    thank u!

    ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
    02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
    03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
    10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
    10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
    10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
    11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
    11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
    12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
    12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
    12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
    01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
    03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
    03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee! :D
    04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
    07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
    07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
    09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
    09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!

    “Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius

    "Fate loves the fearless." ~James Russell Lowell

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