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

    i am with dodo currently...
    awts... sa Victoria lang sila may 30%... NSW 15% lang huhuhu...
    shop around... this is not just Dodo...

    what is good here in my suburb may not apply in your suburb... :)

    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!!

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    @peach17 yes mam, im back here down under hehehe
    hehehe sabay ba tayo bumalik master?

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013

    i am with dodo currently...
    awts... sa Victoria lang sila may 30%... NSW 15% lang huhuhu...

    kayo master @icebreaker1928 magkano bill nyo?

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @peach17 yes mam, im back here down under hehehe
    hehehe sabay ba tayo bumalik master?

    nauna ka, kita ko sa pesbuk mo nasa oz ka na nung nasa Pinas pa lang kami e hehehe...

    kayo master @icebreaker1928 magkano bill nyo?
    mura lang samen, hindi nalagpas ng $300 quarterly namin, mataas na yung halos mag $300 pag winter... wala kasi kami masyado gamit... sabi sayo poor lang kami e huhuhu
  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    @peach17 yes mam, im back here down under hehehe
    hehehe sabay ba tayo bumalik master?

    nauna ka, kita ko sa pesbuk mo nasa oz ka na nung nasa Pinas pa lang kami e hehehe...

    kayo master @icebreaker1928 magkano bill nyo?
    mura lang samen, hindi nalagpas ng $300 quarterly namin, mataas na yung halos mag $300 pag winter... wala kasi kami masyado gamit... sabi sayo poor lang kami e huhuhu

    hehehe nakikita mo pala ako sa pesbuk master @icebreaker1928 ah di ka naman nagpaparamdam... hmph! suplado ka pala in person hehe :P


    ang mura nga ng bill nyo master... sana ganyan din kami pag magbabayad na kami in the future hehe :)
    na inquire nyo na ung katulad ni TasBurrfoot? para maging 7 dollars lang per quarter?

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @peach17 yes mam, im back here down under hehehe
    hehehe sabay ba tayo bumalik master?

    nauna ka, kita ko sa pesbuk mo nasa oz ka na nung nasa Pinas pa lang kami e hehehe...

    kayo master @icebreaker1928 magkano bill nyo?
    mura lang samen, hindi nalagpas ng $300 quarterly namin, mataas na yung halos mag $300 pag winter... wala kasi kami masyado gamit... sabi sayo poor lang kami e huhuhu

    hehehe nakikita mo pala ako sa pesbuk master @icebreaker1928 ah di ka naman nagpaparamdam... hmph! suplado ka pala in person hehe :P


    ang mura nga ng bill nyo master... sana ganyan din kami pag magbabayad na kami in the future hehe :)
    na inquire nyo na ung katulad ni TasBurrfoot? para maging 7 dollars lang per quarter?

    7 AUD per quarter was water ha... this was because of the refund na $100 - one off lang sya unfortunately but pwede pa rin!! :)

    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!!

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @peach17 tubig namin libre, unit owner nagbabayad.
  • pinoykiwi_inOZpinoykiwi_inOZ Melbourne
    Posts: 77Member
    Joined: Jan 02, 2015
    edited January 2015
    Nag filled up ako ng petrol sa servo 0.90/liter. This is cheapest I saw!!!
  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    May petrol station din ba sa Costco sa Australia? Mas mura ba?

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
    04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
    makalipas ang isang taon....
    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
    07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
    08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
    09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
    09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
    09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
    09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
    09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
    09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
    10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/12/14: Uploaded docs
    10/20/14: Medicals Done
    12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
    12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    @peach17 tubig namin libre, unit owner nagbabayad.
    wow :) free water hehe

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    @peach17 tubig namin libre, unit owner nagbabayad.
    wow :) free water hehe

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    @peach17 tubig namin libre, unit owner nagbabayad.
    wow :) free water hehe

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    @peach17 tubig namin libre, unit owner nagbabayad.
    wow :) free water hehe

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    May petrol station din ba sa Costco sa Australia? Mas mura ba?

    dito sa Adelaide meron ding Petrol station sa Costco..
    d ko lang alam kung cheaper hehe

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • fresvinogfresvinog Brisbane
    Posts: 12Member
    Joined: Jan 12, 2016
    Hi Guys...

    Does anyone here know about payday loans? Currently living in Brisbane - Logan Road...
  • lauritoedwardlauritoedward Brisbane
    Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2016
    @fresvinog yup.. utang to na ang bayad ay sa susunod mong sahod..bakit nagbabalak ka bang mangutang kabayan?
  • agentKamsagentKams Toowoomba
    Posts: 861Member
    Joined: Apr 25, 2014
    Question lang po, is it really expensive if both electric & gas ang gamit sa house? currently kasi were using electric and can't compare. Kung sinoman po may experience pashare po.

    Timeline: Student Visa Subclass 573 (Masters)
    06 July 2015: Visa Grant
    April 2018: Uni Graduation

    Timeline: Permanent Visa (189) Accountant 221111
    18 April 2018: ITA received - Visa 189
    04 May 2018 : Lodged Visa Application - Visa 189
    29 Aug 2018 - First CO Contact - PCC Qatar (partner)
    9 Jan 2019 - 2nd CO Contact - penal waiver
    18 Jan 2019 - Updated immiaccount with penal waiver
    29 Jan 2019 - Forwarded PCC to gsm.allocated email
    8 Feb 2019 - Visa Grant - Finally!!

    Timeline: Citizenship
    July 2020: Application lodgment
    May 2021: Citizenship Exam
    Feb 2022: Oi! Oi! Oi! Aussie na din sa wakas!

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    Question lang po, is it really expensive if both electric & gas ang gamit sa house? currently kasi were using electric and can't compare. Kung sinoman po may experience pashare po.
    No, gas are more cheaper than electric if you are using it for cooking and heaters, i am just not sure kung meron peak at off-peak rates ang gas .. if not then it is still more cheaper

    Google for Everything !!!

  • fresvinogfresvinog Brisbane
    Posts: 12Member
    Joined: Jan 12, 2016
    @lauritoedward Yup, I am planning to acquire a loan, what do you think of Swoosh Finance?
  • jkk32wjkk32w Melbourne
    Posts: 682Member
    Joined: Mar 14, 2015
    If you have heaps of time to spare try answering surveys that gives you reward points, I've accumulated $20 and redeemed myself an iTunes giftcard that I used to buy skype credits pangtawag sa Manila :)

    http://www.ninerewards.com.au/reffriend.aspx?refid=4411854
    this thread is one of my bookmarked thread in this forum..:D

    thanks for sharing this link too..other than doing tipid sa expenses, mas ok din f may additional cashflow ka.. ung indi lng swedlo hihintayin mo..

    i hope to read more shares and tips to all of those na nasa au and may mga 'sidelines'. After all the lawful weekly hours is only 36hrs a week. marami pa tau mggawa if we make time for part time :D

    ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
    02.28.2015 || IELTS Test-University of Wollongong Dubai
    03.15.2015 || IELTS Result -L8/R7.5/W7.5/S7.5
    10.04.2015 || Submitted CDR to EA via Fast Track
    10.19.2015 || EA Positive Assessment - Thank Heavens!
    10.19.2015 || Submitted EOI Visa 189 (60 pts)
    11.23.2015 || EOI Auto Updated to 65 pts (8yrs at work)
    11.23.2015 || Received ITA - All Glory to God!
    12.04.2015 || Medical Examination- Nationwide
    12.12.2015 || Lodged Visa 189 / Medical Results Completed
    12.15.2015 || Uploaded all Docs including Form 80s/CVs/PCCs
    01.13.2016 || Direct Grant - All Praises to God.Viva Pit Senyor!
    03.01.2016 || Initial Entry (MEL) for me/baby & Hubby's Big Move
    03.23.2016 || Hubby's First Day of Work! Yipee! :D
    04.15.2016 || Second Visit to AU - MEL & SYD
    07.20.2016 || Hired for AU- Via Online Exams/Skype Interviews
    07.25.2016 || Third Visit to AU
    09.19.2016 || BIG MOVE!
    09.20.2016 || Employed-First Day High.Thank You Good Lord for Everything!

    “Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~Marcus Aurelius

    "Fate loves the fearless." ~James Russell Lowell

  • melanie_annemelanie_anne Los Angeles
    Posts: 25Member
    Joined: Feb 13, 2016
    @fresvinog Okay na okay. nakapagloan ako ng $2000. Tapos binabayaran ko parin. Inoffer ako ulit ng isa pang loan kasi ngbabayad ako ng maayos.
  • lauritoedwardlauritoedward Brisbane
    Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2016
    @melanie_anne ilang buwan mo binayaran yung $2000?
  • melanie_annemelanie_anne Los Angeles
    Posts: 25Member
    Joined: Feb 13, 2016
    @lauritoedward 12 months.
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @lauritoedward 12 months.
    @melanie_anne how much interest?

    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!!

  • furanofurano Sydney
    Posts: 96Member
    Joined: Oct 05, 2015
    edited March 2016
    Question regarding OPAL cards - may Concession OPAL cards for jobseekers
    http://www.transportnsw.info/en/tickets/eligibility-concessions/job-seeker.page

    May nakapag try na po nito?

    08-Jan-16: Lodge Date / Visa Type 189
    18-Jan-16: Date CO contacted
    22-Jan-16: Uploaded remaining documents: F80 and PCC
    24-Feb-16: Visa granted (Thank you Lord! Thank you sa mga members ng pinoyau :D)

  • quicksilverquicksilver Melbourne
    Posts: 32Member
    Joined: Jul 14, 2014
    Hello. Yung home printers usually di ganun kamahal. Pero the printer ink eh hindi. At home, I realized I don't use it for photo printing. Mostly on white paper lang and text. Suggestions naman please? I'm looking at photo printer brand/model suggestions. Or even if meron kayong ink-alternatives na ginagamit nyo. Thanks!
  • melanie_annemelanie_anne Los Angeles
    Posts: 25Member
    Joined: Feb 13, 2016
    @lauritoedward 12 months.
    @melanie_anne how much interest?
    Eto lahat babayaran.

    Interest Rate 1.68%
    Establishment fee 20%
    Account keeping fee 4%
  • melanie_annemelanie_anne Los Angeles
    Posts: 25Member
    Joined: Feb 13, 2016
    @lauritoedward 12 months.
    @melanie_anne how much interest?
    Eto lahat babayaran.

    Interest Rate 1.68%
    Establishment fee 20%
    Account keeping fee 4%
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @lauritoedward 12 months.
    @melanie_anne how much interest?
    Eto lahat babayaran.

    Interest Rate 1.68%
    Establishment fee 20%
    Account keeping fee 4%
    Establishment fee 20%?

    So meaning $2000 loan - you need to pay $400 as establishment fee?

    Looks heavy...

    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!!

  • jepoy527jepoy527 Sydney
    Posts: 243Member
    Joined: Nov 08, 2012
    @quicksilver try "brother" laser monotone printers.it's around $43 including the toner good for 1000 pages.tapos bili ka nalang ng drum later more than a thousand pages ang maprint.
    Mas mura kesa ink.
    I bought a multifunction inkjet printer para may scanner ako.nung maubos ang ink laser printer na.

    04/27/13 IELTS GT Exam
    07/25/13 CDR sent to EA
    12/03/13 Positive EA Assessment
    01/28/14 Submitted EOI (VISA Subclass 189, 70 Points)
    02/10/14 Received invitation from SkillSelect
    03/01/14 Lodged VISA Subclass 189 Application
    04/29/14 VISA GRANT!!! Thank you Lord!
    02/13/15 Started to work

    “A ship is always safe at the shore - but that is NOT what it is built for.”
    ― Albert Einstein

    "You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition.You can’t get there by bus, only by hard work and risk and by not quite knowing what you’re doing. What you’ll discover will be wonderful. What you’ll discover will be yourself."
    ― Alan Alda

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