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  • ironman_gray22ironman_gray22 North Ryde
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2015
    Yung 2500/month okay na po ba for family of 3? Our baby is 2 years old only. We are going to NSW. Thanks po sa mga sasagot.

    ANZSCO code: 263311 (Telecommunication Engineer)
    02.14.2013 - IELTS
    Feb 2013 - Dec 2014 - Prioritizing others, realizing I need to pursue it again.
    Jan 25, 2015 - Completed all documents
    Jan 26, 2015 - Submitted to EA for Assessment (13 weeks to wait)
    Apr 27, 2015 - Received EA Assessment (Praise GOD)
    Apr 28, 2015 - Submission of EOI (60 points)
    May 22, 2015 - Received Invitation (thanks GOD, another milestone)
    May 26, 2015 - Lodged Visa
    July 8, 2015 - Medicals at SLMC BGC (praying that it will be alright)
    ..... since my secondary sponsor has an on-going medication (PTB), we need to wait to complete all the series of Sputum and X-Ray.
    Oct 27, 2015 - My secondary sponsor all cleared from PTB (all results are negative).
    Nov 12, 2015 - CO requested form 815 (Health Undertaking)
    Waiting for the visa grant.
    Dec 23, 2015 - And our journey begins here, VISA granted. GOD gave us a very special gift!
    Feb 28, 2016 - Flight to Sydney alone
    Mar 1 - May 1, 2016 - Apply for Engineering job and attended Skillmax to gain more knowledge in finding job, creating CV and CL and correct way of answering interviews. The most difficult and frustrating months. Many rejections..
    Apr 10, 2016 - My wife and my son arrived!
    May 2 - 6, 2016 - Phone interview, face to face interview and job offer! Got Engineering job. Worth the wait.
    May 9, 2016 - Start my first day of Work in Australia as an RF Engineer.

    Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    Yung 2500/month okay na po ba for family of 3? Our baby is 2 years old only. We are going to NSW. Thanks po sa mga sasagot.
    Yes for me

    Google for Everything !!!

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    totoo po bang mura ang prutas sa australia? hehe..

    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!

  • ironman_gray22ironman_gray22 North Ryde
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2015
    @JCsantos thanks for that. :D

    ANZSCO code: 263311 (Telecommunication Engineer)
    02.14.2013 - IELTS
    Feb 2013 - Dec 2014 - Prioritizing others, realizing I need to pursue it again.
    Jan 25, 2015 - Completed all documents
    Jan 26, 2015 - Submitted to EA for Assessment (13 weeks to wait)
    Apr 27, 2015 - Received EA Assessment (Praise GOD)
    Apr 28, 2015 - Submission of EOI (60 points)
    May 22, 2015 - Received Invitation (thanks GOD, another milestone)
    May 26, 2015 - Lodged Visa
    July 8, 2015 - Medicals at SLMC BGC (praying that it will be alright)
    ..... since my secondary sponsor has an on-going medication (PTB), we need to wait to complete all the series of Sputum and X-Ray.
    Oct 27, 2015 - My secondary sponsor all cleared from PTB (all results are negative).
    Nov 12, 2015 - CO requested form 815 (Health Undertaking)
    Waiting for the visa grant.
    Dec 23, 2015 - And our journey begins here, VISA granted. GOD gave us a very special gift!
    Feb 28, 2016 - Flight to Sydney alone
    Mar 1 - May 1, 2016 - Apply for Engineering job and attended Skillmax to gain more knowledge in finding job, creating CV and CL and correct way of answering interviews. The most difficult and frustrating months. Many rejections..
    Apr 10, 2016 - My wife and my son arrived!
    May 2 - 6, 2016 - Phone interview, face to face interview and job offer! Got Engineering job. Worth the wait.
    May 9, 2016 - Start my first day of Work in Australia as an RF Engineer.

    Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"

  • johnvangiejohnvangie Melbourne
    Posts: 686Member
    Joined: Oct 14, 2013
    totoo po bang mura ang prutas sa australia? hehe..
    yes :-) fresh pa...

    Nominated Occupation : Production or Plant Engineer 233513
    12/15/13 - IELTS IDP [ L : 9.0 I R :8.0 I S : 7.5 I W : 6.5 ]
    01/17/14 - Submit CDR to Engineers Australia.
    02/15/14 - IELTS IDP [ L : 9.0 I R :9.0 I S : 7.5 I W : 7.0 ]
    05/29/14 - EA positive assessment as Production or Plant Engineer 233513
    06/02/14 - EA Letter Received. Lodge EOI 65points.
    06/09/14 - Received invitation to lodge Visa 189.
    06/12/14 - Lodge Visa 189. Upload Docs/Form 80.
    07/14/14 - Medicals @ SLEC Global.
    07/15/14 - Upload NBI. (NBI Valid until July 4, 2015).
    07/17/14 - CO Allocated. Team 7 GSM Adelaide ( CO : LM )
    07/21/14 - VISA GRANT! Thank You Lord! IED : 07/04/15
    02/06/15 - Hubby in Melbourne (Jobhunting)
    03/27/15 - Me and my son in Melbourne
    04/07/15 - Hubby 1st day of job
    08/24/15 - My 1st day in BP, Thank you Lord God Jesus!

    Enjoying the wonderful life in Oz, abundant blessings indeed :-)

  • REDRED Perth
    Posts: 391Member
    Joined: Mar 24, 2013
    Yung 2500/month okay na po ba for family of 3? Our baby is 2 years old only. We are going to NSW. Thanks po sa mga sasagot.
    not sure sa sydney pero kung dito sa perth yung 2500, kasya na yan unless lagi kayo kakain sa labas.

    13-06-07 IELTS Take 1 (Failed)
    13-06-22 Shipped Documents to Engineers Australia
    13-08-09 IELTS Take 2 (Failed)
    13-09-20 IELTS Take 3 (Failed)
    13-10-05 Received Skill Assessment, Electronics Engineer (ANZSCO 233411)
    13-10-05 Submitted EOI for190 (60 points) & 489 (65 points)
    14-02-25 Suspend EOI (change of plans)
    14-07-25 Updated EOI to 189 (60 points)
    14-08-10 Received Invitation to apply for 189
    14-08-23 Lodge Application
    14-10-23 CO Assigned
    14-11-05 Visa Grant - Thank you Lord :)
    15-08-03 Initial entry in Perth

  • REDRED Perth
    Posts: 391Member
    Joined: Mar 24, 2013
    totoo po bang mura ang prutas sa australia? hehe..
    kakabili ko lang ng seedless na ubas $3.8 per kg lang. hehe. pero yung mangga mahal.

    13-06-07 IELTS Take 1 (Failed)
    13-06-22 Shipped Documents to Engineers Australia
    13-08-09 IELTS Take 2 (Failed)
    13-09-20 IELTS Take 3 (Failed)
    13-10-05 Received Skill Assessment, Electronics Engineer (ANZSCO 233411)
    13-10-05 Submitted EOI for190 (60 points) & 489 (65 points)
    14-02-25 Suspend EOI (change of plans)
    14-07-25 Updated EOI to 189 (60 points)
    14-08-10 Received Invitation to apply for 189
    14-08-23 Lodge Application
    14-10-23 CO Assigned
    14-11-05 Visa Grant - Thank you Lord :)
    15-08-03 Initial entry in Perth

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    totoo po bang mura ang prutas sa australia? hehe..
    no for me

    Google for Everything !!!

  • crazycatladycrazycatlady Brisbane
    Posts: 17Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2014
    depende. kung ano mura sa pinas yun ang mahal sa oz, kung ano mura sa oz yun ang mahal sa pinas. kiwi apple oranges grapes mura lang. Yung mangoes grabe mahal di pa masarap! pati yung balimbing na nahuhulog lang sa bakuran at di pinapansin ang mahal dito nun

    subclass 572

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    yung mangoes mahal na rin dito.. kiwi and grapes ang mahal talaga.. looking forward ako matikman regularly yung ibang prutas na wala dito tulad ng pomegranate ba yun.. hahaha

    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!

  • jrgongonjrgongon Sydney
    Posts: 735Member
    Joined: Jun 19, 2015
    guys around more or less 20k to 30k na budget kaya na kaya to survive in a year?walang naghihintay na trabaho sa amin pagdating..both engineers kami ng wife ko...

    CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

    Age - 25pts
    Experience - 5pts
    Education - 15pts
    PTE - 10pts
    SS - 5pts
    TOTAL = 60 POINTS (VISA 190)

    November 2014 = Decided to pursue family migration to Australia
    January 2015 = Took the IELTS @ British Council (S:7.5,W:6.5,L:7.5,R:7.5)
    February - July 2015 = Gather Necessary Documents For Assessment
    August 3, 2015 = Submitted documents to Vetassess
    October 15, 2015 = Vetassess called our landline to verify my submitted documents
    October 21, 2015 = Positive and Negative Result from Vetassess.....out of 10 years of employment 2.7 years lang ang credited sa akin....
    October 23, 2015 = Scheduled for PTE-A on November 6...aiming to get 20 points..wish me luck
    November 7, 2015 = I took the PTE-A Exam
    November 8, 2015 = Results of PTE-A (Listening:80;Reading:63;Speaking:84;Writing:75) 2 Points na lang hindi pa ako pinagbigyan....huhuhu
    November 13, 2015 = Baba ng 5 points at the same time schedule din ng PTE-A exam ko
    November 13, 2015 = Result of PTE Take 2 (Listening:69; Reading:63; Speaking:79;Writing:78) Sablay na naman
    December 2, 2015 = PTE 3rd Retake (sana pumasa na)
    December 4, 2015 = PTE Result (Listening:65; Reading: 67; Speaking:68; Writing: 67) Sa wakas
    December 4, 2015 = Submitted EOI Visa 190
    December 11, 2015 = Received ITA
    December 12, 2015 = Lodged NSW Nomination
    January 11, 2015 = NSW Approved
    January 25, 2016 = Medical @ Nationwide Makati
    February 15, 2016 = Lodged Visa (Waiting Game)
    March 15, 2016 = CO reuqested for PTE results

    *****Sana maging okay ang lahat****

  • engineer20engineer20 Sydney
    Posts: 1,719Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 09, 2011
    @jrgongon sir kung ipapantay ko ang cost of living sa nsw at singapore mukhang swerte na umabot ng 6 months ang 20k na budget.

    29May2015: Submitted Online Application to VETASSESS (312112 Building Associate)
    02Jun2015: Lodged Date at VETASSESS
    28Aug2015: VETASSESS Assessment Completed (312112 Building Associate) - POSITIVE
    17Oct2015: PTE-A taken at SG
    19Oct2015: PTE-A Result: L-83, R-90, S-76, W-90 OAS-87
    19Oct2015: Submitted EOI Visa 190 (65 points plus SS 5 points if granted)
    19Oct2015: Submitted VIC SS Online Application Visa 190
    20Oct2015: VIC acknowledged SS application and gave Reference Number
    02Nov2015: VIC SS Application Rejected
    05Nov2015: Submitted Online Reassessment to VETASSESS (312212 Civil Engineering Technician) 08Feb2016: VETASSESS Outcome POSITIVE
    07Nov2015: Updated EOI to select NSW (312112)
    18Dec2015: Received NSW SS Invitation Stream 2
    21Dec2015: Lodged NSW SS Application
    12Jan2016: NSW SS Approved / Visa 190 ITA Received
    29Jan2016: SG PCC (Me) / Medical (Me, Wife and Kid)
    01Feb2016: Medicals Cleared
    05Feb2016: Lodged Visa 190
    18Feb2016: NBI Clearance Applied (Me and Wife) - HIT
    29Feb2016: SG PCC (Wife)
    03Mar2016: Collected and Uploaded NBI Clearance
    04Mar2016: Direct Grant
    07May2016: Initial Entry (Sydney)
    16Jul2017: Big Move
    Oct2020: Lodged Citizenship Application
    May2021: Citizenship Interview and Test
    TBA: Citizenship Ceremony

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    guys around more or less 20k to 30k na budget kaya na kaya to survive in a year?walang naghihintay na trabaho sa amin pagdating..both engineers kami ng wife ko...
    Possible kung wala kayong anak :)

    Google for Everything !!!

  • jrgongonjrgongon Sydney
    Posts: 735Member
    Joined: Jun 19, 2015
    we have a 2 year old son

    CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

    Age - 25pts
    Experience - 5pts
    Education - 15pts
    PTE - 10pts
    SS - 5pts
    TOTAL = 60 POINTS (VISA 190)

    November 2014 = Decided to pursue family migration to Australia
    January 2015 = Took the IELTS @ British Council (S:7.5,W:6.5,L:7.5,R:7.5)
    February - July 2015 = Gather Necessary Documents For Assessment
    August 3, 2015 = Submitted documents to Vetassess
    October 15, 2015 = Vetassess called our landline to verify my submitted documents
    October 21, 2015 = Positive and Negative Result from Vetassess.....out of 10 years of employment 2.7 years lang ang credited sa akin....
    October 23, 2015 = Scheduled for PTE-A on November 6...aiming to get 20 points..wish me luck
    November 7, 2015 = I took the PTE-A Exam
    November 8, 2015 = Results of PTE-A (Listening:80;Reading:63;Speaking:84;Writing:75) 2 Points na lang hindi pa ako pinagbigyan....huhuhu
    November 13, 2015 = Baba ng 5 points at the same time schedule din ng PTE-A exam ko
    November 13, 2015 = Result of PTE Take 2 (Listening:69; Reading:63; Speaking:79;Writing:78) Sablay na naman
    December 2, 2015 = PTE 3rd Retake (sana pumasa na)
    December 4, 2015 = PTE Result (Listening:65; Reading: 67; Speaking:68; Writing: 67) Sa wakas
    December 4, 2015 = Submitted EOI Visa 190
    December 11, 2015 = Received ITA
    December 12, 2015 = Lodged NSW Nomination
    January 11, 2015 = NSW Approved
    January 25, 2016 = Medical @ Nationwide Makati
    February 15, 2016 = Lodged Visa (Waiting Game)
    March 15, 2016 = CO reuqested for PTE results

    *****Sana maging okay ang lahat****

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    ako rin po ask ko lang.. kaya na po ba ang 6,000AUD for hopefully 4 months? Single lang po ako. I'll be staying with my boyfriend.. if i will have to commute, 4 mins walking distance lang din ang house niya sa train station and bus station. bale 4 months lang din allowance ko to get a job in my field.. but i will work casual na rin in any odd jobs when i get to australia.. hopefully 1 month ang allowance ko jan para makahanap ng odd jobs..

    Then, how much po kaya ang i-contribute ko kay boyfriend para sa utilities? kasi when i asked him, he's not serious answering my question. pero siempre kahit pano dapat magcontribute din naman ako, libre na nga ako ng bahay e. haha. or enough na yung mag grocery ako for a week?

    thank you po

    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!

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    ako rin po ask ko lang.. kaya na po ba ang 6,000AUD for hopefully 4 months? Single lang po ako. I'll be staying with my boyfriend.. if i will have to commute, 4 mins walking distance lang din ang house niya sa train station and bus station. bale 4 months lang din allowance ko to get a job in my field.. but i will work casual na rin in any odd jobs when i get to australia.. hopefully 1 month ang allowance ko jan para makahanap ng odd jobs..

    Then, how much po kaya ang i-contribute ko kay boyfriend para sa utilities? kasi when i asked him, he's not serious answering my question. pero siempre kahit pano dapat magcontribute din naman ako, libre na nga ako ng bahay e. haha. or enough na yung mag grocery ako for a week?

    thank you po
    Lutuan mo lang sya and mahalin pwede na yun... :)

    Seriously though, our total utilities here come out at around 250/month give or take (including an $80 internet) - this will give you an idea...

    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!!

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @TasBurrfoot what about $100 a week po? kasama food? haha

    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!

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011


    Then, how much po kaya ang i-contribute ko kay boyfriend para sa utilities? kasi when i asked him, he's not serious answering my question. pero siempre kahit pano dapat magcontribute din naman ako, libre na nga ako ng bahay e. haha. or enough na yung mag grocery ako for a week?

    thank you po
    Meron naman ibang paraan ng pag contribute sa BF, like Tas have mentioned pwede mo pag lutuan pwede yung mga chores sa bahay maglinis, magalaba or anything similar at pwede mo namang lambingin na lang pag umuwi galing sa work , e siguro naman alam mo yung gusto ng BF mo ( wink wink )

    Google for Everything !!!

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011


    Then, how much po kaya ang i-contribute ko kay boyfriend para sa utilities? kasi when i asked him, he's not serious answering my question. pero siempre kahit pano dapat magcontribute din naman ako, libre na nga ako ng bahay e. haha. or enough na yung mag grocery ako for a week?

    thank you po
    Meron naman ibang paraan ng pag contribute sa BF, like Tas have mentioned pwede mo pag lutuan pwede yung mga chores sa bahay maglinis, magalaba or anything similar at pwede mo namang lambingin na lang pag umuwi galing sa work , e siguro naman alam mo yung gusto ng BF mo ( wink wink )

    Ahahahah!! :)

    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!!

  • jaceejoefjaceejoef Mandaluyong
    Posts: 333Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2015
    hello! Kung mag-isa lang po ako, magkano po ang dapat na budget for a month kung nasa sydney ako?

    Yung medyo comfortable living po na pwede pang magpadala sa Pinas.

    Software Engineer (261313) | Age = 30 | Education = 15 | Experience = 5 | English = 10

    28.10.2016 PTE-A Exam
    02.11.2016 PTE-A Results (L69 R66 S50 W77) - saklap!
    19.11.2016 PTE-A Mock Exam A (L72 R56 S62 W69)
    26.11.2016 PTE-A Mock Exam B (L69 R61 S56 W69)
    28.11.2016 PTE-A Exam
    28.11.2016 PTE-A Results (L64 R73 S64 W68)
    10.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 1 - submit documents
    13.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 2
    14.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 3
    22.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Submit updated document
    22.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 4
    03.03.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 5 - positive result!
    29.05.2017 PTE-A Exam
    29.05.2017 PTE-A Results (L78 R76 S66 W78)
    01.06.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 189 (60 points)
    01.06.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 190 (65 points) - NSW
    28.06.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 190 (65 points) - Victoria
    19.07.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 489 (70 points) - SA - on hold. high points required
    27.07.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 489 (70 points) - Tasmania
    30.08.2017 Lodge Tasmania Application
    12.10.2017 Tasmania Application - CO assigned
    17.10.2017 Tasmania Application - denied

    Web Developer (261212) | Age = 30 | Education = 15 | Experience = 10 | English = 10 | State = 10

    20.02.2018 ACS Skill Assessment Submit
    12.04.2018 ACS Skill Assessment Result - positive!
    01.08.2018 additional 5 points for experience
    15.08.2018 Lodge EOI - Visa 489 (75 points)
    16.08.2018 Lodge SA Application
    31.10.2018 ITA received for SA visa 489
    27.11.2018 Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC
    29.11.2018 Medical Clearance Provided - no action required
    18.12.2018 Lodge Visa
    26.09.2019 Visa Grant
    28.02.2020 Big Move

    Medical Exam at St. Luke's Experience
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/317744#Comment_317744

    BM Experience to Adelaide
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/356915/#Comment_356915

    Visa 489 Subsequent Entrant (De Facto)
    27.12.2021 Lodge Visa
    30.04.2022 CO contact - Medical Exam Requested
    23.06.2022 Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC
    22.07.2022 Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC (rescheduled)
    10.08.2022 Medical further information required - doctor's note
    02.09.2022 Submitted additional requirement
    22.01.2023 Medical further information required - x-ray
    27.01.2023 Submitted additional requirement
    12.12.2023 Visa Grant

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @TasBurrfoot @JCsantos mga kuya, eh ang kaso di rin ako gano marunong mag luto haha sa bagay automatic lalabas din ang talent balang araw hehe

    nakaka-stress.. nag iipon pa sana ako baon kaso nagpipilit na siya na pumunta dun agad kesyo wala daw ako gagastusin.. T.T pero kahit na mahirap na. pag napalayas ako, wala akong datung at wala pa ako babalikan dito. haha

    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!

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    hello! Kung mag-isa lang po ako, magkano po ang dapat na budget for a month kung nasa sydney ako?

    Yung medyo comfortable living po na pwede pang magpadala sa Pinas.
    Back 2007 when I went here naka survive ako ng 1000/month but i still have a credit card na pwedeng bayaran ni wifey sa pinas if ever .. i would say 2000 per month pwede na siguro

    Google for Everything !!!

  • FuturesFutures Melbourne
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Apr 11, 2015
    Hi FilipinaCPA... napaka personal ng mga possibilities na winoworry mo... hehe. Sabihin mo na lang wala ka pera at itago mo nalang para meron kang contingency fund incase palayasin ka hehehe. Pero sana hindi at sa halip ay mamunga ang pagmamahalan ng.. hindi muna bata.. kundi maligayang pagsasama.
    @TasBurrfoot @JCsantos mga kuya, eh ang kaso di rin ako gano marunong mag luto haha sa bagay automatic lalabas din ang talent balang araw hehe

    nakaka-stress.. nag iipon pa sana ako baon kaso nagpipilit na siya na pumunta dun agad kesyo wala daw ako gagastusin.. T.T pero kahit na mahirap na. pag napalayas ako, wala akong datung at wala pa ako babalikan dito. haha

    06Dec14 : IELTS (R7 L7 W7 S6.5)
    12Feb15 : Queued for EA Assessment (BSEE)
    18Apr15 : IELTS Retake (R8.5 L7 W7.5 S7 +10!)
    05May15 : EA positive
    05May15 : Lodge EOI 65 points
    08May15 : Invited for 189
    23June15 : Submitted and paid by BPI Mastercard CC
    17Aug15 : CO assigned (Day 55)
    16Nov15 : Wife's early but successful delivery
    21Nov15 : Applied for baby's passport (RD: December 7)
    08Dec15 : Sent passport to CO
    05Jan16 : Received acknowledgement of additional dependent
    07Jan16 : Received HAP ID for baby's medicals
    09Jan16 : Medicals completed
    25Jan16 : All medical clearance provided
    23Feb16 : Thanks God!

    Preparing for April Big Move!

  • elleb1elleb1 Muscat
    Posts: 706Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2016
    Hello po kasya pa rin po ba yung 2000aud per month ngayong 2016 for a single person, mauna muna ako then later na c misis and baby pag stable nako. Wala pang work na nagaantay and walang relatives. Thanks!

    Microbiologist (Main applicant - husband)

    May 2014 - signed contract with MA
    March 2015 - Skills assessment
    June 2015 - IELTS , positive skills assessment
    July 2015 - EOI, target state "any"
    October 2015 - EOI, target state "NSW"
    09March2016 - Received ITA from NSW (65 +5 pts)
    20March2016 - Submitted required docs and payment online
    04April2016 - Approval from NSW and ITA for visa 190
    25May2016 - Lodge Visa 190
    25June2016 - Medicals, submitted PCC Oman and NBI
    11July2016 - Visa Grant , Thank you Lord! :)

  • chu_sechu_se Melbourne
    Posts: 433Member
    Joined: Jun 06, 2013
    @elleb1 sakin sir 1k lang budget ko...single mode din ako...todo tipid talaga. Pero depende lang yan sa lifestyle mo.
  • mimicmimic Sydney
    Posts: 403Member
    Joined: Nov 29, 2015
    elleb1 said:

    Hello po kasya pa rin po ba yung 2000aud per month ngayong 2016 for a single person, mauna muna ako then later na c misis and baby pag stable nako. Wala pang work na nagaantay and walang relatives. Thanks!

    Oo kasya yan, I'm here in Aus. Wag ka lang kakain sa labas and pag bumili ng grocery, bili ka ng nakaSale an yung homebrand.

    Nung student pa ako $250 a week lang kita ko, magisa ako, ok naman. Bayad rent then food and transpo.
  • elleb1elleb1 Muscat
    Posts: 706Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2016
    @chu_se thanks! Ang galing. Thanks for the tips din. Me family ka rin ba? After how many months cla nkasunod?

    Microbiologist (Main applicant - husband)

    May 2014 - signed contract with MA
    March 2015 - Skills assessment
    June 2015 - IELTS , positive skills assessment
    July 2015 - EOI, target state "any"
    October 2015 - EOI, target state "NSW"
    09March2016 - Received ITA from NSW (65 +5 pts)
    20March2016 - Submitted required docs and payment online
    04April2016 - Approval from NSW and ITA for visa 190
    25May2016 - Lodge Visa 190
    25June2016 - Medicals, submitted PCC Oman and NBI
    11July2016 - Visa Grant , Thank you Lord! :)

  • elleb1elleb1 Muscat
    Posts: 706Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2016
    @mimic maraming salamat tsaka thanks for sharing your tipid tips. In how many months kaya bago msabi na adjusted na jan at pued mdala family?

    Microbiologist (Main applicant - husband)

    May 2014 - signed contract with MA
    March 2015 - Skills assessment
    June 2015 - IELTS , positive skills assessment
    July 2015 - EOI, target state "any"
    October 2015 - EOI, target state "NSW"
    09March2016 - Received ITA from NSW (65 +5 pts)
    20March2016 - Submitted required docs and payment online
    04April2016 - Approval from NSW and ITA for visa 190
    25May2016 - Lodge Visa 190
    25June2016 - Medicals, submitted PCC Oman and NBI
    11July2016 - Visa Grant , Thank you Lord! :)

  • mimicmimic Sydney
    Posts: 403Member
    Joined: Nov 29, 2015
    @elleb1 hindi ako sure. onshore na kasi kami ni hubby. Pero I would suggest wait till you get a job and save first. Maraming PR na nahihirapan pa rin maghanap ng job sa line nila. Madali naman makasave dito kung magtitiis ka lang. Actually 6 months na akong walang work. Si hubby lang ang sumusuporta sa aming dalawa. And tutulungan ka naman ng government sa kids although syempre magastos pa rin.
  • mimicmimic Sydney
    Posts: 403Member
    Joined: Nov 29, 2015
    Also, bili kayo ng gamit, yung mura muna or 2nd hand sa gumtree.com.au and sa Salvation Army (charity) or similar shops.
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