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To all, when you converted your license from SG DL to AU DL, did you went for knowledge and practical test? Kasi based sa research ko, every state has their own policy when converting from foreign RECOGNISED country such as Singapore.
263111-Computer Networks and Systems Engineer
AUG-30-2015 to NOV-30-2015 : Gather documents for ACS 263111
OCT-29-2015 : IELTS (FAILED), got 6.0 in writing
DEC-04-2015 : IELTS (FAILED). got 6.0 in reading
DEC-14-2015 : Submitted Documents to ACS
JAN-12-2016 : Received Positive Assessment for 263111
FEB-12-2016 : PTE Exam (Passed) Finally!!!!!
FEB-15-2016 : Lodge EOI
MAR-09-2016 : Received ITA
MAR-11-2016 : Submitted the application
APR-09-2016: Medical at Point Medical Paragon SG
APR-11-2016: Uploaded CoC
APR-21-2016: Uploaded NBI Clearance
MAY-09-2016: Visa Grant
JAN-16-2016: Big Move
MiyawskiMelbourne Posts: 81Member Joined: Mar 17, 2016
To all, when you converted your license from SG DL to AU DL, did you went for knowledge and practical test? Kasi based sa research ko, every state has their own policy when converting from foreign RECOGNISED country such as Singapore.
Technically, it's a direct conversion for Victoria, Sydney and QLD for Singapore Driver's License holders. That means you need not take the theory, hazard and practical tests.
I've heard of cases where some were asked to do some tests however -- based on how the officer assessed your SG DL (for example, perhaps newly issued pa lang ang SG DL mo, etc).
@Miyawski , how long you have your SG DL before you convert? May sites ako nababasa na they will require you to take the knowledge test,eye perception but not the practical. I just want to have clear information and don't to be misled by some sites.
My plan is to convert my PH DL to SG DL. But before that, I need to renew my PH license. Expired na sya for almost 3 yrs. Nagdridrive na ako nung nasa pinas p lng ako. Pero nung nagmove n ako sa SG, madalang na lng once every 2 yrs ako umuuwi s pinas.
263111-Computer Networks and Systems Engineer
AUG-30-2015 to NOV-30-2015 : Gather documents for ACS 263111
OCT-29-2015 : IELTS (FAILED), got 6.0 in writing
DEC-04-2015 : IELTS (FAILED). got 6.0 in reading
DEC-14-2015 : Submitted Documents to ACS
JAN-12-2016 : Received Positive Assessment for 263111
FEB-12-2016 : PTE Exam (Passed) Finally!!!!!
FEB-15-2016 : Lodge EOI
MAR-09-2016 : Received ITA
MAR-11-2016 : Submitted the application
APR-09-2016: Medical at Point Medical Paragon SG
APR-11-2016: Uploaded CoC
APR-21-2016: Uploaded NBI Clearance
MAY-09-2016: Visa Grant
JAN-16-2016: Big Move
MiyawskiMelbourne Posts: 81Member Joined: Mar 17, 2016
@Miyawski , how long you have your SG DL before you convert? May sites ako nababasa na they will require you to take the knowledge test,eye perception but not the practical. I just want to have clear information and don't to be misled by some sites.
Was holding a SG DL for 9 months before applying for AU DL.
p0rn5taRMelbourne Posts: 147Member Joined: Aug 02, 2011
@Miyawski: Pano po ang process nung nag convert ka sa VicRoads? pinakita mo lng SG DL mo tas prinocess na kaagad ang Vic DL?
AUSTRALIA MIGRATION TIMELINE:
Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts
August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)
----- Decided to gain more experience -----
October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer
ACS Stage 1
October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);
Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved
Received invitation to lodge visa 190
November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190
Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC
Claimed and uploaded SG CoC
Uploaded Form 80
December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever!
February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
March 31, 2016: Big Move
"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho
MiyawskiMelbourne Posts: 81Member Joined: Mar 17, 2016
@Miyawski: Pano po ang process nung nag convert ka sa VicRoads? pinakita mo lng SG DL mo tas prinocess na kaagad ang Vic DL?
I just went to VicRoads, booked an appointment (I think you can do this online, but we had some other business din kasi with VicRoads that day so isang lakaran na lang), then on the appointed date, submitted the forms they asked me to fill up.
A week after, I got my VicRoads license.
p0rn5taRMelbourne Posts: 147Member Joined: Aug 02, 2011
Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts
August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)
----- Decided to gain more experience -----
October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer
ACS Stage 1
October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);
Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved
Received invitation to lodge visa 190
November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190
Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC
Claimed and uploaded SG CoC
Uploaded Form 80
December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever!
February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
March 31, 2016: Big Move
"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho
MiyawskiMelbourne Posts: 81Member Joined: Mar 17, 2016
Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts
August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)
----- Decided to gain more experience -----
October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer
ACS Stage 1
October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);
Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved
Received invitation to lodge visa 190
November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190
Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC
Claimed and uploaded SG CoC
Uploaded Form 80
December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever!
February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
March 31, 2016: Big Move
"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho
joseph85Mandaluyong Posts: 67Member Joined: Feb 21, 2014
salamat @prcand@dantz15 and @Miyawski. Follow up, if I open bank account today thru online while still in SG, how can I claim the atm card?
p0rn5taRMelbourne Posts: 147Member Joined: Aug 02, 2011
@joseph85 nag.open ako ng CBA account while in SG tas nakuha ko na yung atm pagbisita ko sa branch nila sa Flinders St
AUSTRALIA MIGRATION TIMELINE:
Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts
August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)
----- Decided to gain more experience -----
October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer
ACS Stage 1
October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);
Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved
Received invitation to lodge visa 190
November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190
Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC
Claimed and uploaded SG CoC
Uploaded Form 80
December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever!
February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
March 31, 2016: Big Move
"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho
archbunkisingapore Posts: 271Member Joined: Jan 19, 2015
Tanong po. Gano po katagal sa phil embassy mag pa nbi clearance, ? 4-5 pm po ang schedule ko. Saglit lang po ba?
Nominated Skill: 312111
Nov 2019 - Lodge 887
p0rn5taRMelbourne Posts: 147Member Joined: Aug 02, 2011
@archbunki madali lng nmn po yung process.. ang paghihintay lng cguro ang mas matagal.. depende na din if maraming nauna sayo..
AUSTRALIA MIGRATION TIMELINE:
Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts
August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)
----- Decided to gain more experience -----
October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer
ACS Stage 1
October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);
Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved
Received invitation to lodge visa 190
November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190
Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC
Claimed and uploaded SG CoC
Uploaded Form 80
December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever!
February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
March 31, 2016: Big Move
"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho
joseph85Mandaluyong Posts: 67Member Joined: Feb 21, 2014
@p0rn5taR nagpa-appointment ka para maclaim yung card or anytime ba pede puntahan yun?
archbunkisingapore Posts: 271Member Joined: Jan 19, 2015
@p0rn5taR thank you sige halfday leave din ako kasi 4pm pa un eh
Nominated Skill: 312111
Nov 2019 - Lodge 887
p0rn5taRMelbourne Posts: 147Member Joined: Aug 02, 2011
@joseph85 wala nmn pong appointment.. d ko lng sure isa iba.. nung nag open ako ng account online, part dun ang hihingian ka ng preferred mo na branch.. tas pagdating mo dun, puntahan mo nlng yung branch together with your documents.. ito po yung instructions na nakalagay sa letter ng CBA:
When you arrive in Australia. Please visit the Commonwealth Bank branch you’ve chosen – the address is provided above.
We need to complete a customer identification process in person to activate your Smart Access account - this is important. Once you’ve completed this you can withdraw money from your new account and pick up your Debit MasterCard.
Remember to take these documents to the branch:
A copy of this letter and Your passport.
We’ll be happy to chat to you about our other products when you visit us.
Transferring money into your account. You can transfer money into your Smart Access account before you arrive. Provide your local bank with the information above and they’ll do the rest.
Use your NetBank client number (we’ve emailed it to you) and password to log on at www.commbank.com.au/netbank and check your account balance. If you make a transfer, the balance will update within five business days. Until you have been identified you will not be able to withdraw from your new account.
AUSTRALIA MIGRATION TIMELINE:
Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts
August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)
----- Decided to gain more experience -----
October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer
ACS Stage 1
October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);
Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved
Received invitation to lodge visa 190
November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190
Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC
Claimed and uploaded SG CoC
Uploaded Form 80
December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever!
February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
March 31, 2016: Big Move
"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho
joseph85Mandaluyong Posts: 67Member Joined: Feb 21, 2014
Hi! Magtatanung lang po regarding school. Paano po ba maghanap ng school sa Sydney para sa 5yr old daughter namin? May step-by-step ba? Pasensya medyo hindi ko pa nakikita un tamang thread. Salamat sa mga sasagot.
ANZSCO 233512 (Mechanical Engineer)
17.Sept.2014 - CDR received by EA
02.Feb.2015 - Received POSITIVE assessment result from EA. Yahoo! (Letter dated: 23.January.2015)
02.Feb.2015 - EOI lodgement
27.Feb.2015 - Received ITA (Visa 189)
05.Mar.2015 - Lodge Visa 189
24.April.2015 - Direct Visa Grant!
22.June.2020 - Lodge Citizenship Application
"Faith is not believing that God can. It is knowing that God will."
faceless_manSingapore Posts: 10Member Joined: Dec 02, 2015
@archbunki depende sa dami, nung nag pa fingerprint ako last month, siguro inabot ako ng 30mins total. May 4 or 5 na tao kasi na nauna sa akin.
MiyawskiMelbourne Posts: 81Member Joined: Mar 17, 2016
edited March 2016
Hi! Magtatanung lang po regarding school. Paano po ba maghanap ng school sa Sydney para sa 5yr old daughter namin? May step-by-step ba? Pasensya medyo hindi ko pa nakikita un tamang thread. Salamat sa mga sasagot.
Just wanna share an article that an FB friend shared, baka makatulong sa yo (it mentions Philippines but applicable din naman elsewhere):
In the case of my 5 year old, we just went to the school na gusto namin, asked if they can take my daughter in, filled up some forms, then waited for their reply. That's it. This is in Melbourne though.
17.Sept.2014 - CDR received by EA
02.Feb.2015 - Received POSITIVE assessment result from EA. Yahoo! (Letter dated: 23.January.2015)
02.Feb.2015 - EOI lodgement
27.Feb.2015 - Received ITA (Visa 189)
05.Mar.2015 - Lodge Visa 189
24.April.2015 - Direct Visa Grant!
22.June.2020 - Lodge Citizenship Application
"Faith is not believing that God can. It is knowing that God will."
auauoioiNorth Ryde Posts: 79Member Joined: Aug 31, 2015
Sale cebu pac. Mla-syd Bought mine 6500 php
prcandMelbourne Posts: 490Member Joined: Feb 25, 2016
@auauoioi direct flight ba to? musta naman legroom ng plane na ginagamit ng cebpac for australia flights? worry ko kasi sobrang crammed, eh matagal tagal pa naman ung biyahe.
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!
auauoioiNorth Ryde Posts: 79Member Joined: Aug 31, 2015
Yes direct flight. D ko sure kung anong plane tawag dun sa 3 on each sides then may gitna. Seat select mo n lng un nasa exit row plus 250 pesos..
auauoioiNorth Ryde Posts: 79Member Joined: Aug 31, 2015
auauoioiNorth Ryde Posts: 79Member Joined: Aug 31, 2015
Parang adik kase ang Pal mas mahal pa ng onti sa qantas
MiyawskiMelbourne Posts: 81Member Joined: Mar 17, 2016
@auauoioi direct flight ba to? musta naman legroom ng plane na ginagamit ng cebpac for australia flights? worry ko kasi sobrang crammed, eh matagal tagal pa naman ung biyahe.
They use the bigger Airbus A330 for the Mnl - Syd route. I've flown this plane before (SG/MNL) and they mostly have a 3 - 3 - 3 config. But sa tail end ng plane, may ilang rows na 2 - 3 - 2, and in a way, fortunately dito kami na-assign isang beses (2 kasi kami ng utol ko noon).
If I remember correctly, pitch is slightly better than the A320s.
joseph85Mandaluyong Posts: 67Member Joined: Feb 21, 2014
help! Kelangan pa ba namin kumuha ng OEC kung may visa grant na kami tapos uuwi kami sa pinas at babalik sa SG? Kasi may nabasa akong kelangan lang ipresent ang visa grant notice at free na for travel tax/OEC, pakiconfirm nga po sa mga nakakaalam. thanks!
prcandMelbourne Posts: 490Member Joined: Feb 25, 2016
@auauoioi@Miyawski hmm... sige check ko rin yan as one of options... for my intial entry, nakakuha kasi ako SQ (promo, 2toGo) so mura lang. pero pag big move, baka mahal na
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!
engineer20Sydney Posts: 1,719Member, Moderator Joined: Jun 09, 2011
@joseph85 babalik kayo ng SG for work or stopover to Au?
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
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Joined: Jul 05, 2015
263111-Computer Networks and Systems Engineer
AUG-30-2015 to NOV-30-2015 : Gather documents for ACS 263111
OCT-29-2015 : IELTS (FAILED), got 6.0 in writing
DEC-04-2015 : IELTS (FAILED). got 6.0 in reading
DEC-14-2015 : Submitted Documents to ACS
JAN-12-2016 : Received Positive Assessment for 263111
FEB-12-2016 : PTE Exam (Passed) Finally!!!!!
FEB-15-2016 : Lodge EOI
MAR-09-2016 : Received ITA
MAR-11-2016 : Submitted the application
APR-09-2016: Medical at Point Medical Paragon SG
APR-11-2016: Uploaded CoC
APR-21-2016: Uploaded NBI Clearance
MAY-09-2016: Visa Grant
JAN-16-2016: Big Move
Posts: 81Member
Joined: Mar 17, 2016
I've heard of cases where some were asked to do some tests however -- based on how the officer assessed your SG DL (for example, perhaps newly issued pa lang ang SG DL mo, etc).
I had my SG DL directly converted by VicRoads.
Posts: 85Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2015
My plan is to convert my PH DL to SG DL. But before that, I need to renew my PH license. Expired na sya for almost 3 yrs. Nagdridrive na ako nung nasa pinas p lng ako. Pero nung nagmove n ako sa SG, madalang na lng once every 2 yrs ako umuuwi s pinas.
263111-Computer Networks and Systems Engineer
AUG-30-2015 to NOV-30-2015 : Gather documents for ACS 263111
OCT-29-2015 : IELTS (FAILED), got 6.0 in writing
DEC-04-2015 : IELTS (FAILED). got 6.0 in reading
DEC-14-2015 : Submitted Documents to ACS
JAN-12-2016 : Received Positive Assessment for 263111
FEB-12-2016 : PTE Exam (Passed) Finally!!!!!
FEB-15-2016 : Lodge EOI
MAR-09-2016 : Received ITA
MAR-11-2016 : Submitted the application
APR-09-2016: Medical at Point Medical Paragon SG
APR-11-2016: Uploaded CoC
APR-21-2016: Uploaded NBI Clearance
MAY-09-2016: Visa Grant
JAN-16-2016: Big Move
Posts: 81Member
Joined: Mar 17, 2016
Posts: 147Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2011
AUSTRALIA MIGRATION TIMELINE:
Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts
August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)
----- Decided to gain more experience -----
October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer
ACS Stage 1
October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);
Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved
Received invitation to lodge visa 190
November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190
Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC
Claimed and uploaded SG CoC
December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever!
February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
March 31, 2016: Big Move
"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho
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Joined: Mar 17, 2016
A week after, I got my VicRoads license.
Posts: 147Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2011
AUSTRALIA MIGRATION TIMELINE:
Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts
August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)
----- Decided to gain more experience -----
October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer
ACS Stage 1
October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);
Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved
Received invitation to lodge visa 190
November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190
Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC
Claimed and uploaded SG CoC
December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever!
February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
March 31, 2016: Big Move
"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho
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Joined: Mar 17, 2016
I opted for 3 years ($76).
Posts: 147Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2011
AUSTRALIA MIGRATION TIMELINE:
Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts
August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)
----- Decided to gain more experience -----
October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer
ACS Stage 1
October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);
Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved
Received invitation to lodge visa 190
November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190
Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC
Claimed and uploaded SG CoC
December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever!
February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
March 31, 2016: Big Move
"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho
Posts: 67Member
Joined: Feb 21, 2014
Posts: 147Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2011
AUSTRALIA MIGRATION TIMELINE:
Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts
August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)
----- Decided to gain more experience -----
October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer
ACS Stage 1
October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);
Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved
Received invitation to lodge visa 190
November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190
Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC
Claimed and uploaded SG CoC
December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever!
February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
March 31, 2016: Big Move
"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho
Posts: 271Member
Joined: Jan 19, 2015
Nominated Skill: 312111
Nov 2019 - Lodge 887
Posts: 147Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2011
AUSTRALIA MIGRATION TIMELINE:
Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts
August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)
----- Decided to gain more experience -----
October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer
ACS Stage 1
October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);
Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved
Received invitation to lodge visa 190
November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190
Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC
Claimed and uploaded SG CoC
December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever!
February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
March 31, 2016: Big Move
"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho
Posts: 67Member
Joined: Feb 21, 2014
Posts: 271Member
Joined: Jan 19, 2015
Nominated Skill: 312111
Nov 2019 - Lodge 887
Posts: 147Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2011
When you arrive in Australia.
Please visit the Commonwealth Bank branch you’ve chosen – the address is provided above.
We need to complete a customer identification process in person to activate your Smart Access account - this is important. Once you’ve completed this you can withdraw money from your new account and pick up your Debit MasterCard.
Remember to take these documents to the branch:
A copy of this letter and
Your passport.
We’ll be happy to chat to you about our other products when you visit us.
Transferring money into your account.
You can transfer money into your Smart Access account before you arrive. Provide your local bank with the information above and they’ll do the
rest.
Use your NetBank client number (we’ve emailed it to you) and password to log on at www.commbank.com.au/netbank and check your account
balance. If you make a transfer, the balance will update within five business days. Until you have been identified you will not be able to withdraw
from your new account.
AUSTRALIA MIGRATION TIMELINE:
Visa Subclass 190 † Computer Network & Systems Engineer (ANZSCO 263111) † Age: 30pts (25-32) † Educ: 15pts (Bachelors) † English: 10pts (Proficient) † State Sponsorship: 5pts (Victoria) † Work Exp: 0pts || TOTAL: 60pts
August 17, 2013: IELTS exam
August 29, 2013: IELTS results (L:7.5; R8.5; W:8.5; S:7.5; O:8)
----- Decided to gain more experience -----
October 20, 2015: Submitted for ACS skills for Computer Network & Systems Engineer
ACS Stage 1
October 21, 2015: ACS Stage 2&4
October 27, 2015: ACS Results: AQF Bachelors degree with a major in computing (4 yrs deducted; only 2 yrs credited);
Submitted EOI (190 for all states)
October 28, 2015: Submitted Victoria State Nomination
November 3, 2015: Booked PTE-Academic Exam on Dec 4 with the hopes of obtaining 20pts
November 18, 2015: Victoria State Nomination approved
Received invitation to lodge visa 190
November 20, 2015: NBI fingerprinting appointment at Philippine Embassy in SG & Sent to Philippines for processing
November 24, 2015: Lodged Visa 190
Cancelled PTE-Academic Exam as application for visa 190 has already been submitted
November 27, 2015: Processed SG CoC
December 2, 2015: Medical at SATA Chai Chee
December 3, 2015: Medical requirements finalized
December 4, 2015: CO Allocated and requested for Form 80 & PCC
Claimed and uploaded SG CoC
December 12, 2015: NBI results received and uploaded
December 24, 2015: Best Christmas gift ever!
February 6, 2016: Initial entry (Melbourne)
March 31, 2016: Big Move
"When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." ~Paulo Coelho
Posts: 67Member
Joined: Feb 21, 2014
Posts: 291Member
Joined: Sep 08, 2014
ANZSCO 233512 (Mechanical Engineer)
17.Sept.2014 - CDR received by EA
02.Feb.2015 - Received POSITIVE assessment result from EA. Yahoo! (Letter dated: 23.January.2015)
02.Feb.2015 - EOI lodgement
27.Feb.2015 - Received ITA (Visa 189)
05.Mar.2015 - Lodge Visa 189
24.April.2015 - Direct Visa Grant!
22.June.2020 - Lodge Citizenship Application
"Faith is not believing that God can. It is knowing that God will."
Posts: 10Member
Joined: Dec 02, 2015
Posts: 81Member
Joined: Mar 17, 2016
From the Philippines to Australia: Helping Your School-Aged Child to Adjust
In the case of my 5 year old, we just went to the school na gusto namin, asked if they can take my daughter in, filled up some forms, then waited for their reply. That's it. This is in Melbourne though.
All the best.
Posts: 291Member
Joined: Sep 08, 2014
ANZSCO 233512 (Mechanical Engineer)
17.Sept.2014 - CDR received by EA
02.Feb.2015 - Received POSITIVE assessment result from EA. Yahoo! (Letter dated: 23.January.2015)
02.Feb.2015 - EOI lodgement
27.Feb.2015 - Received ITA (Visa 189)
05.Mar.2015 - Lodge Visa 189
24.April.2015 - Direct Visa Grant!
22.June.2020 - Lodge Citizenship Application
"Faith is not believing that God can. It is knowing that God will."
Posts: 79Member
Joined: Aug 31, 2015
Bought mine 6500 php
Posts: 490Member
Joined: Feb 25, 2016
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!
Posts: 79Member
Joined: Aug 31, 2015
Posts: 79Member
Joined: Aug 31, 2015
Posts: 79Member
Joined: Aug 31, 2015
Posts: 81Member
Joined: Mar 17, 2016
If I remember correctly, pitch is slightly better than the A320s.
Posts: 67Member
Joined: Feb 21, 2014
Posts: 490Member
Joined: Feb 25, 2016
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!
Posts: 1,719Member, Moderator
Joined: Jun 09, 2011
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