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  • misteraussiemisteraussie Sydney
    Posts: 35Member
    Joined: May 27, 2012
    Reply to @Metaform:
    Pinadala nmin sa pinas majority ng docs namin para ipa-certify. Dalwang docs lang ata ang dinala nmin sa consulate dito kaya nakatipid. Yung documents na colored, ini-scan namin in color para di na kelangang ipa-certify.

    15.Apr.2012 :: Lodged online application (Subclass 175)
    02.May.2012 :: Completed upload of required documents
    24.May.2012 :: Application being processed further
    06.Jun.2012 :: CO-Team7 requested PCCs, Medicals, and Form80
    20.Jun.2012 :: Completed submission of PCCs, Medicals, and Form80
    22.Jun.2012 :: Visa Grant
    02.Jul.2012 :: Visa sticker on passport
    14.Oct.2012 :: Initial Entry
    02.May.2013 :: Finally home

  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
    Posts: 506Member
    Joined: Jul 15, 2011
    Reply to @misteraussie: Seen and Noted ang itinatak ng Consulate sa cert of emp ko instead na Certified True Copy. Buti hindi nagreklamo ang ACS. Ganun din ba yung nilagay sa docs nyo?

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

  • baronannbaronann Sydney
    Posts: 98Member
    Joined: Jan 08, 2012
    I missed the forum, medyo nag-hiatus muna to concentrate supporting hubby sa kanyang IELTS and sa hinabahaba ng prusisyon, nakapasa na rin. God is indeed good.

    Congratulations is in order for @Metaform grabe ang good news mo, nag-uumapaw.
    @coolflame voitin walker davis din ang agent namin, baka pareho tayo ng legal guy na may hawak

    God bless to all of us!!

    Nominated Occupation: Sales & Marketing Manager (AIM 131112- hubby) Skilled Australian Sponsored Visa(subclass 190)
    16/03/2012- lodged skill assessment (AIM); 08/05/2012- Skill Assessment- POSITIVE; 16/08/2012- IELTS 4 (L- 8 R-8 W- 7.0 S-7.5= OB-7.5); EOI Registration: 26/08/2012; SA SS Application: 29/08/2012; SA SS Approval: 29/11/2012; DIAC Invitation: 29/11/2012; Visa Lodgement: 27/12/2012; Immi Acknowledgement Application Received: 27/12/2012
    Case Officer Assigned: 01/02/2013 (GSM Team 33) Medicals Finalized: 24/02/2013 PCCs and Further Documents Sent: 06/03/2013 VISA GRANT: 13/03/2013 (All Glory and Honor to God!!!!)
    IED: September 2013
    Target Date of Permanent Move: January 2015

    "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
    "The will of God will not take you, to a place where His grace will not protect you"

  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
    Posts: 506Member
    Joined: Jul 15, 2011
    @baronann Wagas ang pagkapanalo ng IELTS result! Apir!

    So mag-aapply ka na ng state sponsorship sa Adelaide nyan? Gow na dali para makakuha na ng slot sa 7740 ceiling!

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

  • baronannbaronann Sydney
    Posts: 98Member
    Joined: Jan 08, 2012
    @Metaform, yep we are on it na... requirement ng SA ang EOI eh so inaasikaso na namin yun. Sa Sunday may meeting kami ulit with MA. Sa wakas nakaabante rin :D

    Nominated Occupation: Sales & Marketing Manager (AIM 131112- hubby) Skilled Australian Sponsored Visa(subclass 190)
    16/03/2012- lodged skill assessment (AIM); 08/05/2012- Skill Assessment- POSITIVE; 16/08/2012- IELTS 4 (L- 8 R-8 W- 7.0 S-7.5= OB-7.5); EOI Registration: 26/08/2012; SA SS Application: 29/08/2012; SA SS Approval: 29/11/2012; DIAC Invitation: 29/11/2012; Visa Lodgement: 27/12/2012; Immi Acknowledgement Application Received: 27/12/2012
    Case Officer Assigned: 01/02/2013 (GSM Team 33) Medicals Finalized: 24/02/2013 PCCs and Further Documents Sent: 06/03/2013 VISA GRANT: 13/03/2013 (All Glory and Honor to God!!!!)
    IED: September 2013
    Target Date of Permanent Move: January 2015

    "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
    "The will of God will not take you, to a place where His grace will not protect you"

  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
    Posts: 506Member
    Joined: Jul 15, 2011
    @baronann May agent pala kayo. Ako na lang sana ang binayaran mo jowk! Anyway, congratulations and smooth sailing na yan from here.

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

  • baronannbaronann Sydney
    Posts: 98Member
    Joined: Jan 08, 2012
    @Metaform, uu nga. Di rin kasi actually confident nung una... Pero parang ngayon na-realize ko di pala namin kelangan na. Kaso naka-sign up na kami so isip ko na lang na "everything works together for good", so utilize ko na lang sya.

    God willing, smooth sailing na nga... So 3 more steps to hurdle- SS App, Skill Select Invite, Visa App.

    Nominated Occupation: Sales & Marketing Manager (AIM 131112- hubby) Skilled Australian Sponsored Visa(subclass 190)
    16/03/2012- lodged skill assessment (AIM); 08/05/2012- Skill Assessment- POSITIVE; 16/08/2012- IELTS 4 (L- 8 R-8 W- 7.0 S-7.5= OB-7.5); EOI Registration: 26/08/2012; SA SS Application: 29/08/2012; SA SS Approval: 29/11/2012; DIAC Invitation: 29/11/2012; Visa Lodgement: 27/12/2012; Immi Acknowledgement Application Received: 27/12/2012
    Case Officer Assigned: 01/02/2013 (GSM Team 33) Medicals Finalized: 24/02/2013 PCCs and Further Documents Sent: 06/03/2013 VISA GRANT: 13/03/2013 (All Glory and Honor to God!!!!)
    IED: September 2013
    Target Date of Permanent Move: January 2015

    "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
    "The will of God will not take you, to a place where His grace will not protect you"

  • coolflamecoolflame Brisbane
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2012
    @baronnan opo magka agent tayo.... Mabrook! Tuloy tuloy na yan... Kung may maitutulong po sabi lang at maghahanap tayo dito hehehe... God Bless po.

    SUB CLASS 175 (Mechanical Engineer)
    11, July 2012 – VISA Grant – God is Good!!! Thank you Lord.
    10, June 2013 - IED deadline

    15, Nov 2012 - Landed, Rocky QLD

  • baronannbaronann Sydney
    Posts: 98Member
    Joined: Jan 08, 2012
    @coolflame congrats visa grant ka na pala. Kami today pa lang nag-EOI tapos siguro by tomorrow yun naman SS and lodge namin. God willing we will be approved then invited na to lodge visa application.
    Are you based in Dubai?

    Nominated Occupation: Sales & Marketing Manager (AIM 131112- hubby) Skilled Australian Sponsored Visa(subclass 190)
    16/03/2012- lodged skill assessment (AIM); 08/05/2012- Skill Assessment- POSITIVE; 16/08/2012- IELTS 4 (L- 8 R-8 W- 7.0 S-7.5= OB-7.5); EOI Registration: 26/08/2012; SA SS Application: 29/08/2012; SA SS Approval: 29/11/2012; DIAC Invitation: 29/11/2012; Visa Lodgement: 27/12/2012; Immi Acknowledgement Application Received: 27/12/2012
    Case Officer Assigned: 01/02/2013 (GSM Team 33) Medicals Finalized: 24/02/2013 PCCs and Further Documents Sent: 06/03/2013 VISA GRANT: 13/03/2013 (All Glory and Honor to God!!!!)
    IED: September 2013
    Target Date of Permanent Move: January 2015

    "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
    "The will of God will not take you, to a place where His grace will not protect you"

  • coolflamecoolflame Brisbane
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2012
    @baronann salamat po, im still maximizing my time here sa Dubai, sayang ang maiipon, pero actively seeking jobs from here with a set deadline naman.... Kailangan eh maraming dalang bala. im staying in muhaisnah area malapit sa qusais... Ikaw saan ka?

    SUB CLASS 175 (Mechanical Engineer)
    11, July 2012 – VISA Grant – God is Good!!! Thank you Lord.
    10, June 2013 - IED deadline

    15, Nov 2012 - Landed, Rocky QLD

  • ryezkieryezkie Sydney
    Posts: 17Member
    Joined: Aug 26, 2012
    Ask ko lang kung mas mabilis ba pag dito ka nglodge ng applications mo sa uae?

    05/10/2012 Application received - processing comenced
    05/10/2012 Application fee received
    11/10/2012 Application being process further

    Person 1
    15/10/2012 Health requirements finalized

    Person 2
    15/10/2012 Health requirements finalized

    Person 3
    05/10/2012 Health requirements outstanding
    18/10/2012 Further medicals results reffered

    Person 4
    11/10/2012 Health requirements finalized

  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
    Posts: 506Member
    Joined: Jul 15, 2011
    @ryezkie No. Geographical location has nothing to do with online application.

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

  • ryezkieryezkie Sydney
    Posts: 17Member
    Joined: Aug 26, 2012
    @metaform nhire kse ako ng isang company from australia eto ang sabi sa akin.
    We are progressing with your application however all new people being brought on to the QCLNG project must be approved by the client. This process can take 2-3 weeks.

    In the meantime, can you please can you confirm your family size and determine dates of birth for the purposes of relocation. Also can you confirm your country of departure including the nearest International airport.

    Di ko alam kung ano yung ilalagay kong departure kung dito ba sa abu dhabi o sa pilipinas.

    05/10/2012 Application received - processing comenced
    05/10/2012 Application fee received
    11/10/2012 Application being process further

    Person 1
    15/10/2012 Health requirements finalized

    Person 2
    15/10/2012 Health requirements finalized

    Person 3
    05/10/2012 Health requirements outstanding
    18/10/2012 Further medicals results reffered

    Person 4
    11/10/2012 Health requirements finalized

  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
    Posts: 506Member
    Joined: Jul 15, 2011
    @ryezkie Bahala ka na kung saan ka mangagaling basta ang visa ay via email na ipapadala sa iyo especially kung ENS na mas mabilis ang processing.

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

  • adelle_82adelle_82 Sydney
    Posts: 45Member
    Joined: Aug 11, 2011
    Reply to @misteraussie: Seen and Noted ang itinatak ng Consulate sa cert of emp ko instead na Certified True Copy. Buti hindi nagreklamo ang ACS. Ganun din ba yung nilagay sa docs nyo?
    yun din nakalagay sa ibang docs ko from embassy... Seen and noted then sa OZ consulate certified true copy... Tinanggap nman ng Engineer's Australia

    07 Mar 2012 -EA assessment CDR lodged (Civil Engineer), 27 June 2012 - Lodged GSM 175, 03 August 2012 - Medicals finalized (Front Loaded), 13 August 2012 - PCC uploaded, 27 August 2012 - CO allocated, 30 August 2012 – VISA Grant, 03 August 2013 – Deadline Initial Entry date
    To God Be the Glory!

  • ryezkieryezkie Sydney
    Posts: 17Member
    Joined: Aug 26, 2012
    @metaform wla pa nga akong binibigay ng mga requirements e.interview at referecence check pa lang yun ntapos nila sa akin. Do p rin alam kung anong visa yung ibibigay nila sa akin.

    05/10/2012 Application received - processing comenced
    05/10/2012 Application fee received
    11/10/2012 Application being process further

    Person 1
    15/10/2012 Health requirements finalized

    Person 2
    15/10/2012 Health requirements finalized

    Person 3
    05/10/2012 Health requirements outstanding
    18/10/2012 Further medicals results reffered

    Person 4
    11/10/2012 Health requirements finalized

  • baronannbaronann Sydney
    Posts: 98Member
    Joined: Jan 08, 2012
    @coolflame
    @baronann salamat po, im still maximizing my time here sa Dubai, sayang ang maiipon, pero actively seeking jobs from here with a set deadline naman.... Kailangan eh maraming dalang bala. im staying in muhaisnah area malapit sa qusais... Ikaw saan ka?
    God willing at ma-approve kami, we plan to maximize din the grace period bago pumunta dun, para makaipon ng husto. As early as now nag-register na rin kami sa mga job sites just to have a grasp of the job market there. By the way, i work in Deira pero we stay in Falcon City, malapit sa Global Village. My daughter attends school in Pristine, that's in Qusais too.

    Nominated Occupation: Sales & Marketing Manager (AIM 131112- hubby) Skilled Australian Sponsored Visa(subclass 190)
    16/03/2012- lodged skill assessment (AIM); 08/05/2012- Skill Assessment- POSITIVE; 16/08/2012- IELTS 4 (L- 8 R-8 W- 7.0 S-7.5= OB-7.5); EOI Registration: 26/08/2012; SA SS Application: 29/08/2012; SA SS Approval: 29/11/2012; DIAC Invitation: 29/11/2012; Visa Lodgement: 27/12/2012; Immi Acknowledgement Application Received: 27/12/2012
    Case Officer Assigned: 01/02/2013 (GSM Team 33) Medicals Finalized: 24/02/2013 PCCs and Further Documents Sent: 06/03/2013 VISA GRANT: 13/03/2013 (All Glory and Honor to God!!!!)
    IED: September 2013
    Target Date of Permanent Move: January 2015

    "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
    "The will of God will not take you, to a place where His grace will not protect you"

  • coolflamecoolflame Brisbane
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2012
    @baronann God Bless po sa inyo, and pagpray
    natin... We're staying close to UIPS school... Apply lang din tayo ng apply, ano malay mo di ba... :) :D

    SUB CLASS 175 (Mechanical Engineer)
    11, July 2012 – VISA Grant – God is Good!!! Thank you Lord.
    10, June 2013 - IED deadline

    15, Nov 2012 - Landed, Rocky QLD

  • ryezkieryezkie Sydney
    Posts: 17Member
    Joined: Aug 26, 2012
    pwede bang kumuha ng police clearance dito sa uae khit wlang letter of request ng comapany.

    05/10/2012 Application received - processing comenced
    05/10/2012 Application fee received
    11/10/2012 Application being process further

    Person 1
    15/10/2012 Health requirements finalized

    Person 2
    15/10/2012 Health requirements finalized

    Person 3
    05/10/2012 Health requirements outstanding
    18/10/2012 Further medicals results reffered

    Person 4
    11/10/2012 Health requirements finalized

  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
    Posts: 506Member
    Joined: Jul 15, 2011
    @ryezkie Hindi naman kailangan ng CID yung purpose pero keep in mind na 3 months lang ang validity ng police clearance dito.

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

  • LaarmieLaarmie Dubai
    Posts: 8Member
    Joined: Jul 03, 2012
    helloooo po... ask ko lng kung my naka experience n po s nyo n magcross country (or magtravel) from UAE to Aus? Thanks!
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    hiiiii @laarmie... hehe..

    is your question about:
    a) with PR visa.. traveling directly from UAE to AU
    b) Just tourist visa
    c) transit thru UAE airport/s

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • LaarmieLaarmie Dubai
    Posts: 8Member
    Joined: Jul 03, 2012
    @lock_code2004.. im currently here in Sharjah, and nagdecide po akong magstudent visa s Aus... Luckily nagrant naman cya so im travelling to Aus by last week of Aus. My plan is to travel directly from Dubai to brisbane. Ok lng po b un? hindi po b nila ako hahanap ng mga docs from Phil like PDOS etc? Thanks po!
  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
    Posts: 506Member
    Joined: Jul 15, 2011
    edited September 2012
    @Laarmie Yung PDOS, et al ay para lang sa Philippine Immigration. Visa lang ang hahanapin sa iyo sa Oz. Gusto rin sana namin ni misis na dito na manggaling dahil gusto rin namin i-bypass na yung mga gastusin sa seminar and exit documents sa Pinas.

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @laarmie, yes tama si @metaform.. for student visa you dont need anything .... for PR visa (traveling from Phils), requirement sa Phil immigration (sa airport sa pinas), yun PDOS and CFO sticker...

    @metaform, i think wala nmn problem for PR visa to travel directly from UAE to AU... one issue though (im not sure if valid), is when you visit philippines, pag pabalik kana ulit sa AU.. malamang hahanapan ka rin ng PDOS and CFO...

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • LaarmieLaarmie Dubai
    Posts: 8Member
    Joined: Jul 03, 2012
    Salamat po! this site is very useful especially for a newbie like me... godbless us all! :D
  • durst_07durst_07 Dubai
    Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Jul 25, 2012
    mgndang hapon sa lahat...! pede po b mkhingi ng sample CDR kung cno man meron, kasi wla ako idea kung pano ko sisimulan.. hehe. eto po email ko: [email protected].. Slamat po in advance :)
  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
    Posts: 506Member
    Joined: Jul 15, 2011
    edited September 2012
    Hello mga kabayan. May share lang ako re: NBI clearance. Ang usual procedure ay (1) Humingi ng NBI application card sa Consulate sa Al Qusais (free), (2) Punta sa Dubai CID opposite Al Mulla Plaza for fingerprinting (110AED), (3) The following day, claim the card from the CID and balik sa consulate to notarize the application card (100 per card) (4) After three days, claim the card from the consulate then ipadala sa Pinas para i-apply ng kamag-anak o kakilala sa NBI Taft.

    I have nothing against the consulate, pero nagtaka lang ako kung bakit ibabalik pa sa kanila then ipapadala rin pala natin sa Pinas para ipalakad. Initially kasi ang akala ko sila ang magpapadala sa NBI for processing. So what I did was bypass step (3), and ipinadala ko kaagad sa brother ko sa Manila after ma-fingerprint sa CID. Wala namang naging problema sa processing and nakatipid pa ako ng 200 AED (sa aming dalawa ng misis ko) and three days wait.

    Also, don't forget to indicate the Purpose as Visa to Australia para magandang tingnan yung clearance. :D

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    anyone who just had "visa evidencing" in AU consulate office in Dubai recently?
    kailangan pa po ba ng appointment, any other requirements?

    alam ko hindi na required ito.. pero gusto lang namin itry para maganda sa passport.. hehe
    Thanks!

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
    Posts: 506Member
    Joined: Jul 15, 2011
    edited September 2012
    Visa stamping ba kamo? Tawag ka sa 04-3551958 to schedule an appointment. Sa 25 flr burjuman business tower. Congrats.

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

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