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Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
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For your case you need to go to the all the process , DKT, ( computer test ) , driving exam then you will get your probationary license
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Joined: Nov 11, 2014
How about Singapore driving license? Pero same scenario. Issue date is July 2015, migrating to AU on August 2015. Pwede na po ma convert agad agad?
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Exemptions from knowledge and driving tests
You may be exempt from knowledge and/or driving tests if:
You have held an Australian driver licence that expired within the last five years, and this can be verified with the issuing authority
You hold a current New Zealand licence (not a learner or paper licence)
You hold a current overseas licence (not a learner), or one that expired within the last five years, from a recognised country.
Source:
http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/licence/moving-to-nsw.html#recognised_countries
Recognised countries
Roads and Maritime Services recognises car and rider licences from certain countries. There are two categories of recognised countries – A and B.
If you are applying for a heavy vehicle licence (classes LR, MR, HR, HC or MC) you must pass the relevant knowledge and driving tests, even if you hold an equivalent class licence from a recognised country.
Recognised Country A: If you hold a licence from one of these countries, you do not have to pass knowledge and driving tests when applying for a NSW car (class C) or rider (class R) licence:
Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Croatia, Denmark
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guernsey
Ireland, Isle of Man (licences issued since 1 April 1991), Italy, Japan, Jersey, Luxembourg
Malta (licences issued or renewed since 2 January 2004), Netherlands, New Zealand, (except for paper licences), Norway, Portugal
Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America
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Joined: Nov 11, 2014
Joined: Mar 19, 2014
Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)
04/11/14~04/19/14: Holiday in Sydney And Melbourne
04/19/14: Decided to pursue Australian Dream
05/17/14: IELTS GT Exam (IDP Singapore)
05/23/14: Started to write my CDR
05/30/14: IELTS passed but with no points
06/19/14: Finished My CDR
06/21/14: CTCéd my Docs
06/22/14: Completed my CDR Requirements
06/23/14: Sent My CDR docs via Fedex/DHL Singapore
06/25/14: CDR Received By EA (1st Batch)
06/26/14: Skilled Employment Record (For Additional Assessment Received by EA)
06/26/14: AUD 870 was charged to my card at THE INSTITUTION OF ENG BA
09/17/14: Applied NBI in the Philippines
09/19/14: EA Assessment Positive Results
09/23/14: Obtained NBI
09/25/14: EA Letter Received
09/26/14: EOI Lodged (Subclass 189)
10/12/14: SG Time - Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
10/13/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
10/13/14: AUD 3558.02 was charged to my card at Department of Immigrat SO
10/14/14: Applied SG PCC (Release date: Nov 04)
10/15/14: Started uploading docs
11/01/14: Medicals Done (Point Medical Paragon SG)
11/04/14: Obtained SG PCC (Uploaded Immediately). Completed and uploaded all required documents
11/05/14: Medical has been submitted to DIBP
11/07/14: Frontloaded Form 80
12/08/14: CO Allocation - Team Brisbane- Requested additional docs and VISA GRANT on the same day
05/02/15: EID Done!
Thank you LORD!
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Posts: 99Member
Joined: May 31, 2013
kailangan mo nang ph driver's license mo pa rin to prove na matagal ka nang nagdadrive kase sa case ko - aug 2014 lng ako kumuha ng lisensya sa SG and ayun nung nagpaconvert ako, sabi provisional daw muna ako - then sabi ko matagal na ako nagdadrive and pinakita ko uing PH license, then they checked and ayun - OK na ko, ipapadala na nila uing lisensya sa mailing address after 10 days
Nominated Occupation - (261313)
09 April 2013 - IELTS Schedule
16 April 2013 - IELTS result - L8.5, R7.5,W7.5,S8.0; OBS=8
18 Nov 2013 - ACS submission 261313 (software engineer)
7 Feb 2014 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
9 Feb 2014 - Lodged EOI / v189 (65 points)
10 Mar 2014 - skill select invitation received 189
11 Mar 2014 - applied for v189
15 Mar 2014 - CO Allocated - Brisbane GSM team 34
25 Mar 2014 - CO requested for form 80
25 Mar - 4 april 2014 - hospitalized - Contacted CO and moved deadline to May 16, 2014
7 Apr 2014 - requested SG PCoC
16 Apr 2014 - Medicals @SATA BEDOK
17 Apr 2014 - fly to manila
18 Apr 2014 - requested NBI Clearance
20 Apr 2014 - uploaded NBI Clearance
2 May 2014 - fly back to SG
6 May 2014 - uploaded Form 80s and SG PCoC
19 May 2014 - VISA GRANTED - IED -15 Apr 2015
THANK YOU LORD!
14 Feb 2015 - scheduled flight to Melbourne!
Posts: 99Member
Joined: May 31, 2013
Nominated Occupation - (261313)
09 April 2013 - IELTS Schedule
16 April 2013 - IELTS result - L8.5, R7.5,W7.5,S8.0; OBS=8
18 Nov 2013 - ACS submission 261313 (software engineer)
7 Feb 2014 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
9 Feb 2014 - Lodged EOI / v189 (65 points)
10 Mar 2014 - skill select invitation received 189
11 Mar 2014 - applied for v189
15 Mar 2014 - CO Allocated - Brisbane GSM team 34
25 Mar 2014 - CO requested for form 80
25 Mar - 4 april 2014 - hospitalized - Contacted CO and moved deadline to May 16, 2014
7 Apr 2014 - requested SG PCoC
16 Apr 2014 - Medicals @SATA BEDOK
17 Apr 2014 - fly to manila
18 Apr 2014 - requested NBI Clearance
20 Apr 2014 - uploaded NBI Clearance
2 May 2014 - fly back to SG
6 May 2014 - uploaded Form 80s and SG PCoC
19 May 2014 - VISA GRANTED - IED -15 Apr 2015
THANK YOU LORD!
14 Feb 2015 - scheduled flight to Melbourne!
Joined: Mar 19, 2014
Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)
04/11/14~04/19/14: Holiday in Sydney And Melbourne
04/19/14: Decided to pursue Australian Dream
05/17/14: IELTS GT Exam (IDP Singapore)
05/23/14: Started to write my CDR
05/30/14: IELTS passed but with no points
06/19/14: Finished My CDR
06/21/14: CTCéd my Docs
06/22/14: Completed my CDR Requirements
06/23/14: Sent My CDR docs via Fedex/DHL Singapore
06/25/14: CDR Received By EA (1st Batch)
06/26/14: Skilled Employment Record (For Additional Assessment Received by EA)
06/26/14: AUD 870 was charged to my card at THE INSTITUTION OF ENG BA
09/17/14: Applied NBI in the Philippines
09/19/14: EA Assessment Positive Results
09/23/14: Obtained NBI
09/25/14: EA Letter Received
09/26/14: EOI Lodged (Subclass 189)
10/12/14: SG Time - Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
10/13/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
10/13/14: AUD 3558.02 was charged to my card at Department of Immigrat SO
10/14/14: Applied SG PCC (Release date: Nov 04)
10/15/14: Started uploading docs
11/01/14: Medicals Done (Point Medical Paragon SG)
11/04/14: Obtained SG PCC (Uploaded Immediately). Completed and uploaded all required documents
11/05/14: Medical has been submitted to DIBP
11/07/14: Frontloaded Form 80
12/08/14: CO Allocation - Team Brisbane- Requested additional docs and VISA GRANT on the same day
05/02/15: EID Done!
Thank you LORD!
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
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!!
Posts: 27Member
Joined: Aug 28, 2014
06/22/2013 - IELTS Exam (L=8.5, R=8.5, W=7.0, S=7.5)
08/13/2013 - AHPRA Acknowledge Receipt of Documents
01/02/2014 - AHPRA Letter of Eligibility Attained
01/14/2014 - Enrolled in Bridging Course (IHNA, Perth Campus)
01/15/2014 - Applied for Visitor Visa 600
01/25/2014 - Medicals Done for Visa
02/15/2014 - Approval Date of Visa
02/21/2014 - Started IRON Bridging Program
05/05/2014 - Completed IRON Bridging Program
05/12/2014 - AHPRA Registration Approved
05/22/2014 - ANMAC Assessment Commenced
08/20/2014 - ANMAC Assessment Letter of Determination Attained
08/20/2014 - Expression of Interest Submitted SI 189 60 Points
09/08/2014 - Invited for SI 189 Visa
09/08/2014 - Front Loaded All Documents and PCC and Medicals
09/08/2014 - Bridging Visa A Granted (Full Work Rights)
10/02/2014 - Start of First Nursing Job while on BVA!
11/27/2014 - Visa Grant! (Direct Grant Receiver) -Praise the LORD!
~Keep moving forward!
Posts: 195Member
Joined: Jul 01, 2013
In Au they wouldn't care about your Ph license if you show them your Sg license, that's what the officer told me
"Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
~ Psalm 23:6
Posts: 99Member
Joined: May 31, 2013
Nominated Occupation - (261313)
09 April 2013 - IELTS Schedule
16 April 2013 - IELTS result - L8.5, R7.5,W7.5,S8.0; OBS=8
18 Nov 2013 - ACS submission 261313 (software engineer)
7 Feb 2014 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
9 Feb 2014 - Lodged EOI / v189 (65 points)
10 Mar 2014 - skill select invitation received 189
11 Mar 2014 - applied for v189
15 Mar 2014 - CO Allocated - Brisbane GSM team 34
25 Mar 2014 - CO requested for form 80
25 Mar - 4 april 2014 - hospitalized - Contacted CO and moved deadline to May 16, 2014
7 Apr 2014 - requested SG PCoC
16 Apr 2014 - Medicals @SATA BEDOK
17 Apr 2014 - fly to manila
18 Apr 2014 - requested NBI Clearance
20 Apr 2014 - uploaded NBI Clearance
2 May 2014 - fly back to SG
6 May 2014 - uploaded Form 80s and SG PCoC
19 May 2014 - VISA GRANTED - IED -15 Apr 2015
THANK YOU LORD!
14 Feb 2015 - scheduled flight to Melbourne!
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Or if they want proof, maybe you can introduce the dude questioning you to Mr Google...
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!!
Posts: 188Member
Joined: Jul 03, 2015
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER (ANZSCO 232312)
28/11/2013 - Pursued the Oz dream
08/02/2014 - Hired AIMS
12/03/2014 - IELTS Test
19/03/2014 - IELTS Results L-7.5 R-7.5 W-6.0 S-7.0
30/12/2014 - Skills Assessment Application lodged
24/03/2015 - Vetassess Skills Assessment Outcome
28/03/2015 - IELTS Test
12/04/2015 - IELTS Results L-8.5 R-8.0 W-7.0 S-7.5
06/07/2015 - SA application lodged
11/08/2015 - Recieved SA nomination
01/09/2015 - Submitted 190 Visa Application
15/09/2015 - Submitted NBI, SG COC, Medical
15/10/2015 - Visa granted!
08/02/2016 - IED with whole family in Sydney
14/05/2016 - Big move
15/07/2016 - 1st work
with God all things are possible!
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Joined: Nov 12, 2013
Posts: 188Member
Joined: Jul 03, 2015
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER (ANZSCO 232312)
28/11/2013 - Pursued the Oz dream
08/02/2014 - Hired AIMS
12/03/2014 - IELTS Test
19/03/2014 - IELTS Results L-7.5 R-7.5 W-6.0 S-7.0
30/12/2014 - Skills Assessment Application lodged
24/03/2015 - Vetassess Skills Assessment Outcome
28/03/2015 - IELTS Test
12/04/2015 - IELTS Results L-8.5 R-8.0 W-7.0 S-7.5
06/07/2015 - SA application lodged
11/08/2015 - Recieved SA nomination
01/09/2015 - Submitted 190 Visa Application
15/09/2015 - Submitted NBI, SG COC, Medical
15/10/2015 - Visa granted!
08/02/2016 - IED with whole family in Sydney
14/05/2016 - Big move
15/07/2016 - 1st work
with God all things are possible!
Posts: 188Member
Joined: Jul 03, 2015
Tips when converting your PH license to SG:
- Have at least half a day allotted to it.
- You can convert right away after passing BTT
- ID Picture and NETS payment only!
- Photocopy of your:
-IC
-Passport (Current and the one you made your entry in SG)
-Passport page of the stamp indicating date of entry in SG
-License & Receipts of your license (Good thing I kept some of mine, yun nga lang dun nila binase which is 2008 nakalagay at hindi sa sa card na 2002 sana)
@thegreatiam15 Double confirmed na hindi convertible and PH license if you acquired it a year after your entry in Singapore. Hope this helps para mabawas gastos niyo unless you really intend to go with their process.
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER (ANZSCO 232312)
28/11/2013 - Pursued the Oz dream
08/02/2014 - Hired AIMS
12/03/2014 - IELTS Test
19/03/2014 - IELTS Results L-7.5 R-7.5 W-6.0 S-7.0
30/12/2014 - Skills Assessment Application lodged
24/03/2015 - Vetassess Skills Assessment Outcome
28/03/2015 - IELTS Test
12/04/2015 - IELTS Results L-8.5 R-8.0 W-7.0 S-7.5
06/07/2015 - SA application lodged
11/08/2015 - Recieved SA nomination
01/09/2015 - Submitted 190 Visa Application
15/09/2015 - Submitted NBI, SG COC, Medical
15/10/2015 - Visa granted!
08/02/2016 - IED with whole family in Sydney
14/05/2016 - Big move
15/07/2016 - 1st work
with God all things are possible!
Posts: 233Member
Joined: Sep 09, 2015
31-July-2014: IELTS IDP - 1st Take
30-Oct-2014: IELTS IDP - 2nd Take
10-Jan-2015: IELTS BC - 3rd Take
11-Feb-2015: Submitted CDR to EA
07-July-2015: Received positive assessment from EA
08-July-2015: EOI submitted for Visa 190(SS)
31-July-2015: 1st take PTE (failed)
23-Aug-2015: 2nd take PTE(failed)
09-Sept-2015: 3rd take PTE results: Pass(finally!!!). Score converted to IELTS is 7.5 in each band
09-Sept-2015: Updated EOI for Visa 189 (Total points: 65)
09-Oct-2015: ITA received for Visa 189
11-Oct-2015: Visa Lodge
22-Oct-2015: Uploaded COC
04-Nov-2015: Medicals uploaded
10-Nov-2015: Visa Grant - Thank you Lord! ..
April-2016: Initial Entry Sydney
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Joined: Jan 24, 2013
2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving
2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)
PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER!
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SOFTWARE ENGINEER | ANZSCO 261313
03.07.2016 | Lodge Visa 189
03.22.2016 | DG (GSM Adelaide) ~ Thank you Lord!
IED: 02.10.2017