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@jenipet20 Salamat for sharing your experiences and for the info on job hunting :-)
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!
MeggerSydney Posts: 913Member Joined: Nov 15, 2014
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
MeggerSydney Posts: 913Member Joined: Nov 15, 2014
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
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!
MeggerSydney Posts: 913Member Joined: Nov 15, 2014
@jenipet20 , galing naman bilis mo nakahanap. Ano industry experience mo sa UAE? Inline ba sa chem ang nakuha mong job? Thanks sa reply. God bless. Chem din kasi partner ko.
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
NSW din kami..pareho tayo. misis ko chem din. sana palarin tayo tulad ni @jenipet20 na two weeks lng nkahanap agad ng work. kung sakali kelan yung plan nyo na big move? me kakilala kayo sa Sydney or NSW?
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!
jenipet20Sydney Posts: 233Member Joined: Oct 18, 2012
@Megger - oil industry ako sa dubai.. Kaya nakakatuwa na nakapasok ako s food industry dito.QA ako dito.
jenipet20Sydney Posts: 233Member Joined: Oct 18, 2012
may nababasa ako sa taas about sa sahod, mabigat talaga ang tax especially satin n galing s tax free. Aside from tax may superannuation pa pag kasama na sa salary package nyo.
Pero kung super laki talaga ang sahod nyo sa dubai, like 25k aed plus benefits at concern nyo ay savings, medyo mahirap nga abutin dito kasi magsstart ka talaga s simula dito. Pero sympre swertehan pa din.
@jenipet20 with regards to food saan mas mahal dubai or Aus? sabi nila mahal daw ang damit sa Aus at bihira ang sale? Thanks for the info! You are really blessed to have a job in a short period of time at inline pa sa occupation mo.
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!
jenipet20Sydney Posts: 233Member Joined: Oct 18, 2012
Namamahalib kmi dito s food..min $9 sa mga fastfood..sa mcdo.. We spend 15-18$ na nbibili nmin dyan sa dubai na 15aed.. Cine dito is $25. Pero pag tuesday night halfprice.
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Namamahalib kmi dito s food..min $9 sa mga fastfood..sa mcdo.. We spend 15-18$ na nbibili nmin dyan sa dubai na 15aed.. Cine dito is $25. Pero pag tuesday night halfprice.
get a membership from optus; tickets ata is $12 lang...
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!!
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!
nganyon lang ako nakapag backread ng husto...@TasBurrfoot: dami ko namimiss sa disyerto. like mga pagkain, although may mga Arabic food dito, pero iba pa rin yung lasa nung sa Abu Dhabi. I miss also the late night closing of malls, though d naman talga ako serious shopper na gingabi kaso pag patak ng 5:30 malungkot na ang mall d ka na makapagmerienda bago umuwi. lol! I miss the sun (too much sun!) lalo na ngayon madalas umulan...paano ang mga labahin. lol! l also miss private insurance. suki kasi ako sa doctor. little things lang naman..life in Sydney is okay naman..can't complain.
Occupation: Civil Engineer (ANZSCO 233211)
Main Applicant: Moi
February 02, 2013 - IELTS - passed
August 27, 2013 - Sent CDR to EA for Assessment
January 15, 2014 - Received Positive Assessment
February 24, 2014 - Submitted EOI
March 10, 2014 - Received Invitation to Apply for Visa
March 31, 2014 - Lodged Visa 189 (but system reflected application lodged on April 1, 2014 due to time diff)
April 19, 2014 - Medicals done and all documents uploaded
May 2014 - CO Allocated
June 2014 - SSS and Pagibig documents for 2009-2010 requested
July 2014 - Visa Grant! God is Great!
September 2014 - IED
August 2015 - Big move
san po kayo sa sydney @piglet24? both husband and wife ba nag work?
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!
Sana pala magka-EB din ang mga taga-UAE for those who are processing their visas (any type), mga na-grant at nagpaplano na mag-big move or mag-visit, mga nagbabalak pa lang or anyone na interested to go to Aussie para naman makapag-sharing tyo or just simply hang out lang. Sa Jan 2017 pala ang big move ko and sa Sydney.
Accountant (general) 221111
13 Sept 2015 - IELTS result positive (L-7.5, R-7.5, W-7.5, S-7.0) Overall-7.5 (after 4 attempts! Thank God!)
20 Sept 2015 - Started gathering docs for CPA Australia assessment
29 Dec 2015 - CPAA Skill Migration Assessment acknowledgement of application
07 Jan 2016 - CPAA positive assesment - work experience reduced by 2 years.
21 Jan 2016 - Completed documents for additional work exp to be submitted to CPAA for update (Additional $118)
10 Feb 2016 - EOI NSW (65+5 points)
12 Feb 2016 - CPAA acknowledge receipt of Application for Employment update
01 Mar 2016 - Received positive employment update from CPAA. Addtl 5 pts for work exp. EOI revised from 190 to 189 for 70 pts.
09 Mar 2016 - ITA 189 received & UAE PCC obtained
10 Mar 2016 - Visa 189 lodged
14 Mar 2016 - NBI clearance obtained
22 Mar 2016 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
04 Apr 2016 - Direct grant visa 189 (GSM Adelaide). Thank you Lord! (06 Mar 2017 - Initial Entry Date)
20 Jan 2017 - Big move (Sydney)
15 Feb 2017 - First day of work! (Thank you Lord!)
Isaiah 40:31 - But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (NIV)
@hopefully The public transport system is fairly efficient. There is an app that you can download called TripView Lite, which helps you navigate your way within Sydney and across New South Wales. You will need an Opal card, which you can top up either at shops, train stations, or via auto-debit (bank account), against your credit card, etc. I don't drive and have never had any problems going places.
Namamahalib kmi dito s food..min $9 sa mga fastfood..sa mcdo.. We spend 15-18$ na nbibili nmin dyan sa dubai na 15aed.. Cine dito is $25. Pero pag tuesday night halfprice.
get a membership from optus; tickets ata is $12 lang...
Sana pala magka-EB din ang mga taga-UAE for those who are processing their visas (any type), mga na-grant at nagpaplano na mag-big move or mag-visit, mga nagbabalak pa lang or anyone na interested to go to Aussie para naman makapag-sharing tyo or just simply hang out lang. Sa Jan 2017 pala ang big move ko and sa Sydney.
Give a shout pag dito ka na, January is not a bad time to move. Summer, medyo mainit, but considering na galing sa Middle East, walang problema hehe
nganyon lang ako nakapag backread ng husto...@TasBurrfoot: dami ko namimiss sa disyerto. like mga pagkain, although may mga Arabic food dito, pero iba pa rin yung lasa nung sa Abu Dhabi. I miss also the late night closing of malls, though d naman talga ako serious shopper na gingabi kaso pag patak ng 5:30 malungkot na ang mall d ka na makapagmerienda bago umuwi. lol! I miss the sun (too much sun!) lalo na ngayon madalas umulan...paano ang mga labahin. lol! l also miss private insurance. suki kasi ako sa doctor. little things lang naman..life in Sydney is okay naman..can't complain.
Hahaha tumpa na tumpak. I feel you!
hopefullyQuezon City Posts: 82Member Joined: Apr 07, 2015
@QQ21 ., I am traveling to Doonside, is there a train station there? If I take a cab, will it cost me that much?
tangentphSydney, Australia Posts: 107Member Joined: May 01, 2016
@QQ21 not yet. gonna be there by the 23rd of this month pa. wala pa nga akong matitirhan kaya baka may ma suggest kayo diyan. sa driving license by direct conversion lang from UAE to AUS?
***** Student Visa 573 (SVP) *****
Jan. 10, 2016 - IELTS Dubai Booking
Jan. 11, 2016 - Set Appointment to IDP-Dubai (Got Discouraged)
Jan. 23, 2016 - IELTS Test
Feb. 06, 2016 - IELTS Results (OBS 7.5)
Feb. 11, 2016 - IDP-Manila Counseling via Skype
Feb. 12, 2016 - Sent via DHL Original Docs. for Univ. Application
Feb. 12, 2016 - Sent Univ. Application (UoM, RMIT, UTS) via e-mail
Feb. 23, 2016 - Paid UTS Application Fee AUD50 (RMIT waived) via Online Portal
Feb. 24, 2016 - Received Application Confirmation from UoM, RMIT and UTS
Feb. 24, 2016 - Paid UoM Application Fee AUD100
Mar. 23, 2016 - Received Offer Letter from UTS
Apr. 04, 2016 - Accepted UTS Offer
Apr. 04, 2016 - Paid Tuition via peerTransfer (Take 1)
Apr. 14, 2016 - Amount Returned Due to Wrong Currency
Apr. 17, 2016 - Paid Tuition via peerTransfer (Take 2)
Apr. 19, 2016 - Sent via DHL Original Docs. for Visa Application
Apr. 20, 2016 - peerTransfer Received Payment from Bank
Apr. 20, 2016 - peerTransfer Delivered Payment to UTS
Apr. 26, 2016 - Received eCoE from UTS
Apr. 27, 2016 - Visa Application Lodged by IDP
Apr. 27, 2016 - Application Received by Aus. Embassy in Manila (Email Notification on May 3, 2016)
May 06, 2016 - Received Offer Letter from RMIT
May 24, 2016 - Visa Application Transferred to Australian Consulate General in Dubai
Jun. 01, 2016 - Received Email Confirming Visa Grant (Grant Date May 29, 2016)
Jun. 07, 2016 - Received Offer Letter from UoM
Jul. 01, 2016 - Departure from Dubai to Phils.
Jul. 23, 2016 - Arrival to Australia
Jul. 25, 2016 - UTS Orientation Day
Aug. 01, 2016 - Classes Start
***** Subclass Visa 189 (Civil Engineer - Planning Engineer) *****
May 01, 2016 - Started Back Reading Here and Studying the Visa Application Process
May 15, 2016 - Started Drafting CDR for EA Assessment
May 23, 2016 - Submitted EA Application Online (Fast Track)
Jun. 07, 2016 - Followed-up to EA Application Status as More than 10 Working Days Already
Jun. 07, 2016 - Received E-mail Informing of Fast Track Fee Refund
Jun. 07, 2016 - EA Assessment Outcome (Bachelor's Degree + All Work Experience Credited)
Jun. 07, 2016 - Submitted EOI (70 Points)
Jun. 07, 2016 - Received Invitation to Apply for Visa
Jun. 17, 2016 - Received Refund from EA for Fast Track Fee
Jul. 28, 2016 - Lodged Visa Application (189)
Aug. 08, 2016 - Received E-mail from CO Requesting Additional Information (Saudi PCC)
Aug. 20, 2016 - E-mail Back CO with the Additional Requirements
Aug. 29, 2016 - Received Visa Grant!
MeggerSydney Posts: 913Member Joined: Nov 15, 2014
edited June 2016
Hello po, mabilis lang ba kunin yong police clearance ng Dubai? Ilang months ang validity? Tapos madali lang ba mag pabook ng medical sa London Clinic? Thanks po. @tangentph, @qq21, @marky23
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
tangentphSydney, Australia Posts: 107Member Joined: May 01, 2016
@Megger madali lang pcc. sa muraqabat police station ako kumuha. 220dhs at after 2 working days makukuha. dala ka photo,eid at passport. 3months validity. tawag ka lang sa london clinic for appointment. mabilis lang un
***** Student Visa 573 (SVP) *****
Jan. 10, 2016 - IELTS Dubai Booking
Jan. 11, 2016 - Set Appointment to IDP-Dubai (Got Discouraged)
Jan. 23, 2016 - IELTS Test
Feb. 06, 2016 - IELTS Results (OBS 7.5)
Feb. 11, 2016 - IDP-Manila Counseling via Skype
Feb. 12, 2016 - Sent via DHL Original Docs. for Univ. Application
Feb. 12, 2016 - Sent Univ. Application (UoM, RMIT, UTS) via e-mail
Feb. 23, 2016 - Paid UTS Application Fee AUD50 (RMIT waived) via Online Portal
Feb. 24, 2016 - Received Application Confirmation from UoM, RMIT and UTS
Feb. 24, 2016 - Paid UoM Application Fee AUD100
Mar. 23, 2016 - Received Offer Letter from UTS
Apr. 04, 2016 - Accepted UTS Offer
Apr. 04, 2016 - Paid Tuition via peerTransfer (Take 1)
Apr. 14, 2016 - Amount Returned Due to Wrong Currency
Apr. 17, 2016 - Paid Tuition via peerTransfer (Take 2)
Apr. 19, 2016 - Sent via DHL Original Docs. for Visa Application
Apr. 20, 2016 - peerTransfer Received Payment from Bank
Apr. 20, 2016 - peerTransfer Delivered Payment to UTS
Apr. 26, 2016 - Received eCoE from UTS
Apr. 27, 2016 - Visa Application Lodged by IDP
Apr. 27, 2016 - Application Received by Aus. Embassy in Manila (Email Notification on May 3, 2016)
May 06, 2016 - Received Offer Letter from RMIT
May 24, 2016 - Visa Application Transferred to Australian Consulate General in Dubai
Jun. 01, 2016 - Received Email Confirming Visa Grant (Grant Date May 29, 2016)
Jun. 07, 2016 - Received Offer Letter from UoM
Jul. 01, 2016 - Departure from Dubai to Phils.
Jul. 23, 2016 - Arrival to Australia
Jul. 25, 2016 - UTS Orientation Day
Aug. 01, 2016 - Classes Start
***** Subclass Visa 189 (Civil Engineer - Planning Engineer) *****
May 01, 2016 - Started Back Reading Here and Studying the Visa Application Process
May 15, 2016 - Started Drafting CDR for EA Assessment
May 23, 2016 - Submitted EA Application Online (Fast Track)
Jun. 07, 2016 - Followed-up to EA Application Status as More than 10 Working Days Already
Jun. 07, 2016 - Received E-mail Informing of Fast Track Fee Refund
Jun. 07, 2016 - EA Assessment Outcome (Bachelor's Degree + All Work Experience Credited)
Jun. 07, 2016 - Submitted EOI (70 Points)
Jun. 07, 2016 - Received Invitation to Apply for Visa
Jun. 17, 2016 - Received Refund from EA for Fast Track Fee
Jul. 28, 2016 - Lodged Visa Application (189)
Aug. 08, 2016 - Received E-mail from CO Requesting Additional Information (Saudi PCC)
Aug. 20, 2016 - E-mail Back CO with the Additional Requirements
Aug. 29, 2016 - Received Visa Grant!
jkk32wMelbourne Posts: 682Member Joined: Mar 14, 2015
not yet. gonna be there by the 23rd of this month pa. wala pa nga akong matitirhan kaya baka may ma suggest kayo diyan. sa driving license by direct conversion lang from UAE to AUS?
not a direct conversion DL natin sa UAE. though u can still use it for 6months from date of first entry. u can buy a car din kahit wlakapa AU license. may kukunin lng na parang permit as part of the papers sa sskyan..bumili ng 2nd hand sskyan c hubby mahirap kc winter mag commute hehe ,,after 6months u need to book d required tests pra magka AU DL. shouldnt be that hard kc grbe pinag daanan natin mgka UAE license haha
goodluck! big move kana pala! sa dcember pakami ng baby ko susunod dun at least summer
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!
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
@QQ21 ., I am traveling to Doonside, is there a train station there? If I take a cab, will it cost me that much?
There are trains from International Airport to Doonside but you'll need to switch trains at Central. The whole trip will take about an hour. The cab is quite pricey, as Doonside is a bit far from the airport. You can organise Uber if you have plenty of luggage to carry. Otherwise, the train is a good option and is relatively cheap. You'll need an Opal card which can be purchased just before you go inside the International Airport train station. It costs $20 (minimum) and the fare will cost around $15 minimum (the airport area is a privately managed property, hence the fare is from/to it is high). DM me if you have any questions, glad to help
Hello po, mabilis lang ba kunin yong police clearance ng Dubai? Ilang months ang validity? Tapos madali lang ba mag pabook ng medical sa London Clinic? Thanks po. @tangentph, @qq21, @marky23
Mabilis lang. Valid for 3 months, so I'd recommend you only go for it after you have been asked to obtain it. London Clinic was pretty efficient, so they should still be, I guess I think there is another hospital where you can do your medicals, although I'd go for London Clinic any time as I didn't have any issues with them myself. Best of luck. Any questions you can DM me
@QQ21 not yet. gonna be there by the 23rd of this month pa. wala pa nga akong matitirhan kaya baka may ma suggest kayo diyan. sa driving license by direct conversion lang from UAE to AUS?
Not sure if you're already here, as you wrote your comment on the 22nd and you said "23rd of this month" or maybe you meant July Are you heading for Sydney? Let me know so I can point you to websites (or friends, even) that can assist you with accommodation.
I don't drive, so don't take this advice as absolute truth, but my housemate tells me if you're PR, a PH driving licence can be used up to 3 months but you'd eventually need to obtain a local (Aussie) licence depending on the state where you live. If you're not PR, your PH licence can be treated as international licence. I'm quoting her word for word here lol. So perhaps a UAE licence will work the same way. I'm going to ask a few (driving) friends who have moved from Dubai to Sydney and will let you know when I get an answer, ok?
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Posts: 706Member
Joined: Apr 23, 2016
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!
Posts: 913Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2014
312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
Posts: 913Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2014
312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
Posts: 706Member
Joined: Apr 23, 2016
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!
Posts: 913Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2014
312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
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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!
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Pero kung super laki talaga ang sahod nyo sa dubai, like 25k aed plus benefits at concern nyo ay savings, medyo mahirap nga abutin dito kasi magsstart ka talaga s simula dito. Pero sympre swertehan pa din.
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Joined: Apr 23, 2016
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!
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Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
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Joined: Apr 23, 2016
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!
Posts: 334Member
Joined: Sep 09, 2012
Occupation: Civil Engineer (ANZSCO 233211)
Main Applicant: Moi
February 02, 2013 - IELTS - passed
August 27, 2013 - Sent CDR to EA for Assessment
January 15, 2014 - Received Positive Assessment
February 24, 2014 - Submitted EOI
March 10, 2014 - Received Invitation to Apply for Visa
March 31, 2014 - Lodged Visa 189 (but system reflected application lodged on April 1, 2014 due to time diff)
April 19, 2014 - Medicals done and all documents uploaded
May 2014 - CO Allocated
June 2014 - SSS and Pagibig documents for 2009-2010 requested
July 2014 - Visa Grant! God is Great!
September 2014 - IED
August 2015 - Big move
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Posts: 706Member
Joined: Apr 23, 2016
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!
Posts: 133Member
Joined: Sep 28, 2015
Accountant (general) 221111
13 Sept 2015 - IELTS result positive (L-7.5, R-7.5, W-7.5, S-7.0) Overall-7.5 (after 4 attempts! Thank God!)
20 Sept 2015 - Started gathering docs for CPA Australia assessment
29 Dec 2015 - CPAA Skill Migration Assessment acknowledgement of application
07 Jan 2016 - CPAA positive assesment - work experience reduced by 2 years.
21 Jan 2016 - Completed documents for additional work exp to be submitted to CPAA for update (Additional $118)
10 Feb 2016 - EOI NSW (65+5 points)
12 Feb 2016 - CPAA acknowledge receipt of Application for Employment update
01 Mar 2016 - Received positive employment update from CPAA. Addtl 5 pts for work exp. EOI revised from 190 to 189 for 70 pts.
09 Mar 2016 - ITA 189 received & UAE PCC obtained
10 Mar 2016 - Visa 189 lodged
14 Mar 2016 - NBI clearance obtained
22 Mar 2016 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
04 Apr 2016 - Direct grant visa 189 (GSM Adelaide). Thank you Lord! (06 Mar 2017 - Initial Entry Date)
20 Jan 2017 - Big move (Sydney)
15 Feb 2017 - First day of work! (Thank you Lord!)
Isaiah 40:31 - But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (NIV)
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Posts: 107Member
Joined: May 01, 2016
***** Student Visa 573 (SVP) *****
Jan. 10, 2016 - IELTS Dubai Booking
Jan. 11, 2016 - Set Appointment to IDP-Dubai (Got Discouraged)
Jan. 23, 2016 - IELTS Test
Feb. 06, 2016 - IELTS Results (OBS 7.5)
Feb. 11, 2016 - IDP-Manila Counseling via Skype
Feb. 12, 2016 - Sent via DHL Original Docs. for Univ. Application
Feb. 12, 2016 - Sent Univ. Application (UoM, RMIT, UTS) via e-mail
Feb. 23, 2016 - Paid UTS Application Fee AUD50 (RMIT waived) via Online Portal
Feb. 24, 2016 - Received Application Confirmation from UoM, RMIT and UTS
Feb. 24, 2016 - Paid UoM Application Fee AUD100
Mar. 23, 2016 - Received Offer Letter from UTS
Apr. 04, 2016 - Accepted UTS Offer
Apr. 04, 2016 - Paid Tuition via peerTransfer (Take 1)
Apr. 14, 2016 - Amount Returned Due to Wrong Currency
Apr. 17, 2016 - Paid Tuition via peerTransfer (Take 2)
Apr. 19, 2016 - Sent via DHL Original Docs. for Visa Application
Apr. 20, 2016 - peerTransfer Received Payment from Bank
Apr. 20, 2016 - peerTransfer Delivered Payment to UTS
Apr. 26, 2016 - Received eCoE from UTS
Apr. 27, 2016 - Visa Application Lodged by IDP
Apr. 27, 2016 - Application Received by Aus. Embassy in Manila (Email Notification on May 3, 2016)
May 06, 2016 - Received Offer Letter from RMIT
May 24, 2016 - Visa Application Transferred to Australian Consulate General in Dubai
Jun. 01, 2016 - Received Email Confirming Visa Grant (Grant Date May 29, 2016)
Jun. 07, 2016 - Received Offer Letter from UoM
Jul. 01, 2016 - Departure from Dubai to Phils.
Jul. 23, 2016 - Arrival to Australia
Jul. 25, 2016 - UTS Orientation Day
Aug. 01, 2016 - Classes Start
***** Subclass Visa 189 (Civil Engineer - Planning Engineer) *****
May 01, 2016 - Started Back Reading Here and Studying the Visa Application Process
May 15, 2016 - Started Drafting CDR for EA Assessment
May 23, 2016 - Submitted EA Application Online (Fast Track)
Jun. 07, 2016 - Followed-up to EA Application Status as More than 10 Working Days Already
Jun. 07, 2016 - Received E-mail Informing of Fast Track Fee Refund
Jun. 07, 2016 - EA Assessment Outcome (Bachelor's Degree + All Work Experience Credited)
Jun. 07, 2016 - Submitted EOI (70 Points)
Jun. 07, 2016 - Received Invitation to Apply for Visa
Jun. 17, 2016 - Received Refund from EA for Fast Track Fee
Jul. 28, 2016 - Lodged Visa Application (189)
Aug. 08, 2016 - Received E-mail from CO Requesting Additional Information (Saudi PCC)
Aug. 20, 2016 - E-mail Back CO with the Additional Requirements
Aug. 29, 2016 - Received Visa Grant!
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312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
Posts: 107Member
Joined: May 01, 2016
***** Student Visa 573 (SVP) *****
Jan. 10, 2016 - IELTS Dubai Booking
Jan. 11, 2016 - Set Appointment to IDP-Dubai (Got Discouraged)
Jan. 23, 2016 - IELTS Test
Feb. 06, 2016 - IELTS Results (OBS 7.5)
Feb. 11, 2016 - IDP-Manila Counseling via Skype
Feb. 12, 2016 - Sent via DHL Original Docs. for Univ. Application
Feb. 12, 2016 - Sent Univ. Application (UoM, RMIT, UTS) via e-mail
Feb. 23, 2016 - Paid UTS Application Fee AUD50 (RMIT waived) via Online Portal
Feb. 24, 2016 - Received Application Confirmation from UoM, RMIT and UTS
Feb. 24, 2016 - Paid UoM Application Fee AUD100
Mar. 23, 2016 - Received Offer Letter from UTS
Apr. 04, 2016 - Accepted UTS Offer
Apr. 04, 2016 - Paid Tuition via peerTransfer (Take 1)
Apr. 14, 2016 - Amount Returned Due to Wrong Currency
Apr. 17, 2016 - Paid Tuition via peerTransfer (Take 2)
Apr. 19, 2016 - Sent via DHL Original Docs. for Visa Application
Apr. 20, 2016 - peerTransfer Received Payment from Bank
Apr. 20, 2016 - peerTransfer Delivered Payment to UTS
Apr. 26, 2016 - Received eCoE from UTS
Apr. 27, 2016 - Visa Application Lodged by IDP
Apr. 27, 2016 - Application Received by Aus. Embassy in Manila (Email Notification on May 3, 2016)
May 06, 2016 - Received Offer Letter from RMIT
May 24, 2016 - Visa Application Transferred to Australian Consulate General in Dubai
Jun. 01, 2016 - Received Email Confirming Visa Grant (Grant Date May 29, 2016)
Jun. 07, 2016 - Received Offer Letter from UoM
Jul. 01, 2016 - Departure from Dubai to Phils.
Jul. 23, 2016 - Arrival to Australia
Jul. 25, 2016 - UTS Orientation Day
Aug. 01, 2016 - Classes Start
***** Subclass Visa 189 (Civil Engineer - Planning Engineer) *****
May 01, 2016 - Started Back Reading Here and Studying the Visa Application Process
May 15, 2016 - Started Drafting CDR for EA Assessment
May 23, 2016 - Submitted EA Application Online (Fast Track)
Jun. 07, 2016 - Followed-up to EA Application Status as More than 10 Working Days Already
Jun. 07, 2016 - Received E-mail Informing of Fast Track Fee Refund
Jun. 07, 2016 - EA Assessment Outcome (Bachelor's Degree + All Work Experience Credited)
Jun. 07, 2016 - Submitted EOI (70 Points)
Jun. 07, 2016 - Received Invitation to Apply for Visa
Jun. 17, 2016 - Received Refund from EA for Fast Track Fee
Jul. 28, 2016 - Lodged Visa Application (189)
Aug. 08, 2016 - Received E-mail from CO Requesting Additional Information (Saudi PCC)
Aug. 20, 2016 - E-mail Back CO with the Additional Requirements
Aug. 29, 2016 - Received Visa Grant!
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goodluck! big move kana pala! sa dcember pakami ng baby ko susunod dun at least summer
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!
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
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I don't drive, so don't take this advice as absolute truth, but my housemate tells me if you're PR, a PH driving licence can be used up to 3 months but you'd eventually need to obtain a local (Aussie) licence depending on the state where you live. If you're not PR, your PH licence can be treated as international licence. I'm quoting her word for word here lol. So perhaps a UAE licence will work the same way. I'm going to ask a few (driving) friends who have moved from Dubai to Sydney and will let you know when I get an answer, ok?