Pinoys in St Kilda

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• itchard Sydney
  Posts: 179Member
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  June 2015

  ^^City area yan kasi. I think most pinoys e nasa suburb.

  ANZSCO Code: 263111 Computer Systems & Network Engineer

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  May 30, 2015 - ACS Assessment done AQF Bachelors Degree, 10yrs experience
  June 3, 2015 - PTE-A Exam
  June 19, 2015 - Invitation to apply for 189 Visa
  June 22, 2015 - Lodged and paid for Visa 189
  June 23, 2015 - Apply for SG COC
  June 25, 2015 - Received SG COC
  June 29, 2015 - Medical Done
  June 30, 2015 - Applied NBI with Hit
  July 3, 2015 - Medical Uploaded
  July 10, 2015 - Received NBI (No Hit)
  Aug 17, 2015 - CO Allocated GSM Brisbane requesting for F80
  Aug 18, 2015 - F80 uploaded
  Aug 19, 2015 - Visa Grant
• chocolatepink Singapore
  Posts: 51Member
  Joined: May 01, 2015

  June 2015

  Sir @itchard ano masuggest mo suburb sa melbourne for family of 3 with (3yr old)? Thank you!
• sentientdee Melbourne
  Posts: 12Member
  Joined: Jun 14, 2015

  June 2015

  @itchard onga po eh. mga kilala namin mostly nasa malayo suburb so sna soon makakita dn kme ng malapit sa city.
• itchard Sydney
  Posts: 179Member
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  June 2015

  Sir @itchard ano masuggest mo suburb sa melbourne for family of 3 with (3yr old)? Thank you!

  
  Naku wala akong idea e kasi wala pa kamk sa Melbourne. Pero kmi e city area cguro para malapit sa work if ever.
  

  ANZSCO Code: 263111 Computer Systems & Network Engineer

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  May 30, 2015 - ACS Assessment done AQF Bachelors Degree, 10yrs experience
  June 3, 2015 - PTE-A Exam
  June 19, 2015 - Invitation to apply for 189 Visa
  June 22, 2015 - Lodged and paid for Visa 189
  June 23, 2015 - Apply for SG COC
  June 25, 2015 - Received SG COC
  June 29, 2015 - Medical Done
  June 30, 2015 - Applied NBI with Hit
  July 3, 2015 - Medical Uploaded
  July 10, 2015 - Received NBI (No Hit)
  Aug 17, 2015 - CO Allocated GSM Brisbane requesting for F80
  Aug 18, 2015 - F80 uploaded
  Aug 19, 2015 - Visa Grant
• ChaLiBee Coburg
  Posts: 31Member
  Joined: Dec 02, 2014

  September 2015

  Hi! Sa St Kilda kami.

  ANZSCO 233111 Chemical Engineer

  Mar. 10, 2012 --- took IELTS (L-8.5, R-9.0, W-7.0, S-8.0)
  --------------- PROCRASTINATED
  --------------- PROCRASTINATED SOME MORE until IELTS expired
  May 17, 2014 --- took IELTS again (L-8.5, R-9.0, W-7.0, S-8.5)
  Jul. 27, 2014 (Day 0) --- submitted CDR (which took me 2 years to complete, LOL) and other requirements to EA
  Oct. 17, 2014 (Day 82) --- Received advice from EA about shortcomings in my requirements (COE is too broad/generic, so StatDecs from my immediate superiors were needed)
  Nov. 14, 2014 (Day 110) --- Submitted additional docs to EA
  Nov. 18, 2014 (Day 114) --- Received positive assessment from EA (yey!!)
  Nov. 19, 2014 (Day 115) --- Submitted EOI
  Nov. 28, 2014 (Day 124) --- Received invitation to Lodge Visa subclass 189
  Dec. 2, 2014 (Day 128) --- Lodged visa application
  Jan. 12, 2015 (Day 169) --- Medical examination
  Jan. 14, 2015 (Day 171) --- Uploaded medical exam results
  Jan. 15, 2015 (Day 172) --- Applied for NBI Clearance (HIT!!!! Grrr. balik na naman next week!)
  Jan. 23, 2015 (Day 180) --- Finally got my NBI Clearance
  Feb. 03, 2015 (Day 191) --- Golden email finally received! VISA 189 GRANTED (Direct grant; IED: Jan. 16, 2016) PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!
  Apr. 25, 2015 (Day 272) --- Initial entry at Melbourne. Brrrr! Hello, Autumn!
• whizler Sydney
  Posts: 75Member
  Joined: Sep 10, 2014

  October 2015

  Ako din soon, december hopefully. Will find a place around 417 St. Kilda. Any recommendation which part is great? cheers!
  

  261313 - Software Engineer (https://www.acs.org.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/7641/ANZSCO-Descriptions.pdf)
  14-Oct-04 Sat - ACS Submission > 14-Oct-07 Tue - Stage 2 - Allocated > 14-Oct-08 Wed - ACS Status: Stage 4 - With Assessor
  14-Oct-14 Fri - ACS Suitable- AQF Bachelor Degree with a major in computing - BS ECE - 4 years deduction
  14-Oct-31 Fri - IELTS #1 Result (FAIL - W6.5)
  14-Dec-05 Fri - IELTS #2 Result (FAIL - W6.5 again) > 14-Dec-12 Remark Request > 15-Feb-13 Remark Result W6.5 S7to7.5 Failed but Refunded
  15-Jan-23 Fri - IELTS #3 Result Success W7
  15-Jan-26 Mon - 189 EOI 261313 Submitted
  15-Feb-12 Thu - Received Invite (15-Feb-13 00:30 AEDT)
  15-Feb-13 Fri - Visa Application Paid and Lodged (Day 0)
  15-Feb-26 Thu - Health Examination at Saint Luke BGC (Day 13)
  15-Feb-26 Thu - Requested Australia Police Clearance (Day 13)
  15-Apr-02 Thu - All documents uploaded (Day 48)
  15-Apr-09 Thu - CO requested for NBI clearance as submitted copy got corrupted. Uploaded same day (Day 55)
  15-Apr-16 Thu - Called immi to confirm if they can open uploaded pdf, moments after.. visa granted (Day 62)

  Thank you for the opportunity dear Lord

  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."
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  October 2015

  we are from bundoora north part of melbourne .....

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• omgjenie Melbourne
  Posts: 6Member
  Joined: Feb 15, 2016

  February 2016

  i'll be starting a work in st kilda so hopefully i can hang out with some filos dito
  
• bytubytu Melbourne
  Posts: 153Member
  Joined: Apr 26, 2011

  February 2016

  I work nearby St Kilda. Hopefully, will transfer dwelling place around soon.
  
  Oo nga. Nakakabore kapag off days. Palagi na lang akong loner gumala.

  26/10/2013 - IELTS examination (British Council) - Lipa City
  08/11/2013 - IELTS results L-8.5 R-8.5 W-7.0 S-7.0 OBS-8.0
  07/05/2014 - AHPRA received application as Registered Nurse
  12/11/2014 - received Letter of Eligibility from AHPRA
  08/12/2014 - received invitation to register from Monash University
  12/12/2014 - received Certificate of Enrollment from Monash University
  13/12/2014 - lodged my visa application online (Visitor Visa Subclass 600)
  16/12/2014 - medical examinations done at Nationwide Health
  05/01/2015 - Visa Grant, multiple entry (Visitor Visa Subclass 600)
  05/01/2015- start of online module (Initial Registration of Overseas Nurses Program) Monash University
  29/01/2015 - arrived in Melbourne
  20/03/2015 - completed the program at Monash University
  24/03/2015 - AHPRA re- application after successful completion of bridging program
  20/04/2015 - Registered Nurse, Division 1
  21/04/2015 - lodged ANMAC application for Modified Skills Assessment
  22/04/2015 - ANMAC received Modified Skills Assessment application

  26/04/2015 - flight back to the Philippines

  457 Visa

  01/05/2015 - Phone interview 05/05/2015 - Reference checks commenced 13/05/2015 - Reference checks finalised 15/05/2015 - Received a call for job offer 19/05/2015 - Signed application form 27/05/2015 - Received formal offer of employment 29/05/2015 - Received revised offer of employment 01/06/2015 - Received details to lodge 457 visa application 01/06/2015 - Lodged 457 nomination application 01/06/2015 - Lodged 457 visa application 03/06/2015 - Nomination approved 03/06/2015 - 457 Visa Grant 29/06/2016 - First Day of Work

  189/190 Visa
  24/06/2015 - ANMAC Skills Assessment completed 24/06/2015 - Expression of Interest lodged for 189/190 07/07/2015 - Applied for Victoria State Nomination 09/07/2015 - Victoria State Nomination successful

  CURRENTLY waiting for 189 invite.
• sentientdee Melbourne
  Posts: 12Member
  Joined: Jun 14, 2015

  February 2016 edited February 2016

  @omgjenie goodluck, i live in st kilda. I Really hope to get to know more filos within the area to battle being homesick hehe
• bytubytu Melbourne
  Posts: 153Member
  Joined: Apr 26, 2011

  March 2016

  Transferring to Caufield North today. New housemates to deal with and I don't even know them yet.

  26/10/2013 - IELTS examination (British Council) - Lipa City
  08/11/2013 - IELTS results L-8.5 R-8.5 W-7.0 S-7.0 OBS-8.0
  07/05/2014 - AHPRA received application as Registered Nurse
  12/11/2014 - received Letter of Eligibility from AHPRA
  08/12/2014 - received invitation to register from Monash University
  12/12/2014 - received Certificate of Enrollment from Monash University
  13/12/2014 - lodged my visa application online (Visitor Visa Subclass 600)
  16/12/2014 - medical examinations done at Nationwide Health
  05/01/2015 - Visa Grant, multiple entry (Visitor Visa Subclass 600)
  05/01/2015- start of online module (Initial Registration of Overseas Nurses Program) Monash University
  29/01/2015 - arrived in Melbourne
  20/03/2015 - completed the program at Monash University
  24/03/2015 - AHPRA re- application after successful completion of bridging program
  20/04/2015 - Registered Nurse, Division 1
  21/04/2015 - lodged ANMAC application for Modified Skills Assessment
  22/04/2015 - ANMAC received Modified Skills Assessment application

  26/04/2015 - flight back to the Philippines

  457 Visa

  01/05/2015 - Phone interview 05/05/2015 - Reference checks commenced 13/05/2015 - Reference checks finalised 15/05/2015 - Received a call for job offer 19/05/2015 - Signed application form 27/05/2015 - Received formal offer of employment 29/05/2015 - Received revised offer of employment 01/06/2015 - Received details to lodge 457 visa application 01/06/2015 - Lodged 457 nomination application 01/06/2015 - Lodged 457 visa application 03/06/2015 - Nomination approved 03/06/2015 - 457 Visa Grant 29/06/2016 - First Day of Work

  189/190 Visa
  24/06/2015 - ANMAC Skills Assessment completed 24/06/2015 - Expression of Interest lodged for 189/190 07/07/2015 - Applied for Victoria State Nomination 09/07/2015 - Victoria State Nomination successful

  CURRENTLY waiting for 189 invite.
• omgjenie Melbourne
  Posts: 6Member
  Joined: Feb 15, 2016

  April 2016

  meet up tayo minsan hahaha.. st kilda ako ngwowork.. sa may st hotel chef ako dun hahaha
• bytubytu Melbourne
  Posts: 153Member
  Joined: Apr 26, 2011

  April 2016

  Wow, chef. Sige ba.
  
  Kailan?

  26/10/2013 - IELTS examination (British Council) - Lipa City
  08/11/2013 - IELTS results L-8.5 R-8.5 W-7.0 S-7.0 OBS-8.0
  07/05/2014 - AHPRA received application as Registered Nurse
  12/11/2014 - received Letter of Eligibility from AHPRA
  08/12/2014 - received invitation to register from Monash University
  12/12/2014 - received Certificate of Enrollment from Monash University
  13/12/2014 - lodged my visa application online (Visitor Visa Subclass 600)
  16/12/2014 - medical examinations done at Nationwide Health
  05/01/2015 - Visa Grant, multiple entry (Visitor Visa Subclass 600)
  05/01/2015- start of online module (Initial Registration of Overseas Nurses Program) Monash University
  29/01/2015 - arrived in Melbourne
  20/03/2015 - completed the program at Monash University
  24/03/2015 - AHPRA re- application after successful completion of bridging program
  20/04/2015 - Registered Nurse, Division 1
  21/04/2015 - lodged ANMAC application for Modified Skills Assessment
  22/04/2015 - ANMAC received Modified Skills Assessment application

  26/04/2015 - flight back to the Philippines

  457 Visa

  01/05/2015 - Phone interview 05/05/2015 - Reference checks commenced 13/05/2015 - Reference checks finalised 15/05/2015 - Received a call for job offer 19/05/2015 - Signed application form 27/05/2015 - Received formal offer of employment 29/05/2015 - Received revised offer of employment 01/06/2015 - Received details to lodge 457 visa application 01/06/2015 - Lodged 457 nomination application 01/06/2015 - Lodged 457 visa application 03/06/2015 - Nomination approved 03/06/2015 - 457 Visa Grant 29/06/2016 - First Day of Work

  189/190 Visa
  24/06/2015 - ANMAC Skills Assessment completed 24/06/2015 - Expression of Interest lodged for 189/190 07/07/2015 - Applied for Victoria State Nomination 09/07/2015 - Victoria State Nomination successful

  CURRENTLY waiting for 189 invite.
• edbangs Melbourne
  Posts: 2Member
  Joined: Mar 30, 2016

  April 2016

  This weekend?
• sentientdee Melbourne
  Posts: 12Member
  Joined: Jun 14, 2015

  May 2016

  Cge meet up soon! Hehe
• prcand Melbourne
  Posts: 490Member
  Joined: Feb 25, 2016

  June 2016

  @edbangs @sentientdee @omgjenie natuloy ba meet up niyo?

  Jan 26, 2016: 189 Lodged
  Feb 9, 2016: CO Assigned
  Feb 23, 2016: Submitted Required Docs
  March 18, 2016: Visa Grant
  April 28, 2016: Initial Entry (Bank Opening, Medicare, TFN, etc)
  July 7, 2016: Big Move!
• eunofficial Cebu
  Posts: 127Member
  Joined: Feb 18, 2016

  September 2016

  Hi guys! I am moving to AU this August. Sa St. Kilda ang school ko banda.
  
  Anyone here meron alam na very cheap na acccomodation? Please help!
• eunofficial Cebu
  Posts: 127Member
  Joined: Feb 18, 2016

  September 2016

  Hi, any filipinos po dito sa St. kilda? Nag hahanap ako accommodation kasi.
  
  Can you PM me or leave your email please.
  
  Salamat po
• iamken Bundoora
  Posts: 2Member
  Joined: Sep 29, 2016

  September 2016

  Hi anyone po pwede maging kaibigan dito? Living in melbourne for a year , gusto ko kase mga kaibigan na pinoy/pinay i know a lot of filos here pero most of them are family relatives. I live in bundoora . Salamat po mas masarap kase kasama ang kababayan .