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Sa mga Oz PR, is it worth to consider moving to New Zealand since allowed naman pumunta sa NZ to live & work without applying for any visa. What are the pros & cons. Thank you!
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TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Sa mga Oz PR, is it worth to consider moving to New Zealand since allowed naman pumunta sa NZ to live & work without applying for any visa. What are the pros & cons. Thank you!
Pros: 1) New Zealand is a very beautiful country.
Cons: 1) The cost of living in New Zealand is as expensive (if not more) as major Australian cities. 2) Petrol is around 30% more expensive 3) Salaries are lower 4) Houses are more expensive
And another point to ponder is, what will you do if your PR in Australia expires? I don't think you can renew it without meeting a residency requirement in Australia mismo.
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@TasBurrfoot Thank you sa reply. May relatives ksi kmi sa NZ so kya isa sa kinoconsider namin yun.
fgsCooper Basin Posts: 1,161Member Joined: Nov 12, 2013
Is the financial support/accomodation support the factor why you are considering NZ? then why not apply as immigrant sa NZ? Because eventually you still want to live on your own. Unless siguro kulang ka financially to start on your own but if capable naman, start on your own sa Australia..wala ka pang problema in meeting the requirements in applying for citizenship later and can go later sa NZ as Australian citizen
VicThorDarwin Posts: 63Member Joined: Aug 26, 2015
tama ang mga comments above. para sa akin kunin mo muna ang citizenship mo bago ka pumunta dun. kasi kung pupunta ka ng new zealand eh baka matatagalan kang makakuha ng australian citizenship dahil sa residency requirements.
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@VicThor@fgs thanks sa mga inputs nyo. Our relatives sa NZ ksi willing to accomodate us and help us in finding job. Pero, gusto nga namin maging AU citizen in the near future, kaya pinagiisipan nmin mabuti.
hmm..pede pala eto... may relatives din ako sa NZ...
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yay! ngayon ko lang nalaman to.. magandang balita to at gusto ko mamasyal minsa sa NZ hehe..
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IslanderndCityAdelaide Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator Joined: Mar 30, 2013
NZ PR also allowed to live & work in Au without any Au visa?
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I have to agree d pa ako nakakapunta ng NZ ah but I follow this vlogger and make up guru named Shannon Harris (shaaanxo name ng channel nya sa youtube) and madalas nyang ivlog ang NZ and grabe ang linis at super ganda I must say Rotorua is a beautiful place.. Madalas syang magvlog kasama bf nya at yung mga places na pinupuntahan nila ng boyfriend nya. Tiga Palmerston North sya and maganda din yung lugar na yun .. Even si Judy Ann Santos sobrang hanga sa NZ kasi she went there for a holiday with her family
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filipinacpaPerth Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated Joined: Jan 24, 2013
@cinnamon20 sabi sa CFO seminar kahapon, di raw nababago ang bilang ng population dun.. mas marami pa raw ang cow.. hehe.. kakatuwa.. pero parang ang tahimik yata masyado dun?
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cinnamon20Sydney Posts: 243Member Joined: Oct 05, 2011
@filipinacpa sabi din sis ni Judy Ann yan na mas madami pa ang cow akala ko sheep lang heheh.. Sabi sa fortrust more than 4M lang ang tao sa NZ at base dun sa napapanuod ko dun sa vlog ni Shanon oo tahimik sya at d masyadong matao ang lugar
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I agree kay @TasBurrfoot. NZ is really a beautiful place...Nung pumunta kami ng hubby ko late last year, Napaisip din kami na lumipat sa NZ.. Okay sana kung may naghihintay na work or free/cheap accommodation... Pero kung maghahanap pa ng work, medyo alanganin.. Yung price kasi ng bilihin kung hindi same, mas expensive pa compared sa au..
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groovez10Quezon City Posts: 161Member Joined: Jul 10, 2011
madali nalang po ba magka visa kapag na PR na sa Aus?
gelotronicSingapore Posts: 93Member Joined: Aug 20, 2014
@groovez10 kung visitors visa, di mo na kelangan basta australian PR ka, kase considered NZ PR ka din. pede magwork and all hehe.
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fgsCooper Basin Posts: 1,161Member Joined: Nov 12, 2013
@groovez10 you dont need a visa to go to NZ if you are an Au PR
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Try the TranzAlpine train tour from Christchurch to Greymouth, a four hour train journey passing through NZ southern Apls, one of the best train journeys in the world. :-)
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1) New Zealand is a very beautiful country.
Cons:
1) The cost of living in New Zealand is as expensive (if not more) as major Australian cities.
2) Petrol is around 30% more expensive
3) Salaries are lower
4) Houses are more expensive
And another point to ponder is, what will you do if your PR in Australia expires? I don't think you can renew it without meeting a residency requirement in Australia mismo.
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04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
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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
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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
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2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
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2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
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2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
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2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving
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But as I have said, it is an expensive place.
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24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
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2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
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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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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!
Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
sana po makatulong.. God bless!
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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: 243Member
Joined: Oct 05, 2011
Nominated Occupation: ICT BA
Assessment: July 2014
EOI created: Feb 2015 applied SS to NSW but failed (waited for year pero ayaw pa din)
PTE Test: Took July 2015 failed
Retake PTE Dec 2015: Passed
Got invited Feb 2016
March 22: :Paid visa fee
Posts: 55Member
Joined: Apr 01, 2015
Dec 2012 : Student Visa (573) granted
March 2013: Started studying Bachelor of Accounting in Sydney
July 2014 : 1st IELTS IDP Sydney (L9.0 R7.5 S7.0 W6.5)
Nov 2014 : Graduated Bachelor of Accounting
06 Dec 2014 : 2nd IELTS Macquarie Uni Sydney (L8.5 R7.5 S7.5 W6.0)
12 Feb 2015 : 3rd IELTS IDP Sydney (L8.5 R8.5 S8.0 W7.5) FINALLY!!
03 March 2015: Submitted docs to CPA Australia for Skills assessment via Australia Post (nominated occupation: General Accountant)
07 March 2015: Submitted docs to ICAA for Skills assessment via email (nominated occupation: External Auditor)
13 March 2015 : Received positive assessment from ICAA
13 March 2015: Lodged EOI with 60 points (External Auditor)
20 March 2015 : Received positive assessment from CPAA
31 March 2015 : Updated EOI to 65 points (Added 5 points for Partner's qualification)
10 April 2015 : Received Invitation; lodged visa application; Bridging Visa A granted
13 April 2015 : Health Examination at Bupa Medical Assessment Centre (Sydney)
14 April 2015 : Medical Results Submitted to DIBP
01 May 2015 : Uploaded SG COC
25 May 2015 : CO requested for additional docs
02 July 2015 : CO requested for another additional docs
21 July 2015 : VISA GRANT!!!!
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Posts: 161Member
Joined: Jul 10, 2011
Posts: 93Member
Joined: Aug 20, 2014
2014-Aug-13 : ACS Assessment
2015-Aug-11 : PTE S90 L90 R90 W90
2015-Dec-28 : EOI 189 261313 - 75 points
2016-Jan-08 : Invited and Applied Visa
2016-Jan-11 : Uploaded all docs including Form 80.
2016-Jan-13: NBI Clearance applied. waiting for release/collection.
2016-Jan-16 : Medical
2016-Jan-19 : CO Allocated GSM Adelaide. SG PCC uploaded. Medical screening cleared except for Son.
2016-Jan-21 : NBI clearances uploaded.
2016-Jan-28 : Son's Health Clearance Provided. All requested documents uploaded.
2016-Feb-25 : 2nd CO contact. Form 815 requested and uploaded Same Day.
2016-Feb-26 : VISA GRANT! Thank you Panginoon!
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