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Posts: 20Member
Joined: May 02, 2016
@mrkanncpa sir pa-update naman if ever nagreply na CAANZ sayo. Sunod ako mag apply. Thanks!
Posts: 15Member
Joined: Jul 16, 2016
Accountant (General) 221111
08/2015 - travelled to Australia
11/2015 - decided to migrate in Aus
01/2016 - took PTE (failed) speaking
03/2016 - took PTE (passed)
07/2016 - submit EOI 189 (65pts) and 190 NSW (70pts)
waiting
'In God's perfect timing!"
Posts: 20Member
Joined: May 02, 2016
Posts: 104Member
Joined: Jul 21, 2016
221111 Accountant (General)
Jul 4, 2016 - 1st PTE-A Exam (L80 R90 W90 S62 OAS81)
Jul 19, 2016 - 2nd PTE-A Exam (L88 R84 W90 S90 OAS88)
Jul 24, 2016 - Lodged documents for assessment by CAANZ
Aug 4, 2016 - CAANZ assessment: Suitable skills
Aug 18, 2016 - Filed an appeal to CAANZ re: employment
Sep 9, 2016 - Submitted additional documents as requested by CAANZ
Sep 22, 2016 - CAANZ assessment: Suitable skilled employment
Sep 25, 2016 - Lodged EOI
Mar 1, 2017 - ITA Received (189, 70pts)
Mar 15, 2017 - Lodged Visa 189
May 29, 2017 - DIRECT GRANT!
Sep 19, 2017 - BIG MOVE - PERTH
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
Posts: 15Member
Joined: Jul 16, 2016
Accountant (General) 221111
08/2015 - travelled to Australia
11/2015 - decided to migrate in Aus
01/2016 - took PTE (failed) speaking
03/2016 - took PTE (passed)
07/2016 - submit EOI 189 (65pts) and 190 NSW (70pts)
waiting
'In God's perfect timing!"
Posts: 15Member
Joined: Jul 16, 2016
Accountant (General) 221111
08/2015 - travelled to Australia
11/2015 - decided to migrate in Aus
01/2016 - took PTE (failed) speaking
03/2016 - took PTE (passed)
07/2016 - submit EOI 189 (65pts) and 190 NSW (70pts)
waiting
'In God's perfect timing!"
Posts: 104Member
Joined: Jul 21, 2016
221111 Accountant (General)
Jul 4, 2016 - 1st PTE-A Exam (L80 R90 W90 S62 OAS81)
Jul 19, 2016 - 2nd PTE-A Exam (L88 R84 W90 S90 OAS88)
Jul 24, 2016 - Lodged documents for assessment by CAANZ
Aug 4, 2016 - CAANZ assessment: Suitable skills
Aug 18, 2016 - Filed an appeal to CAANZ re: employment
Sep 9, 2016 - Submitted additional documents as requested by CAANZ
Sep 22, 2016 - CAANZ assessment: Suitable skilled employment
Sep 25, 2016 - Lodged EOI
Mar 1, 2017 - ITA Received (189, 70pts)
Mar 15, 2017 - Lodged Visa 189
May 29, 2017 - DIRECT GRANT!
Sep 19, 2017 - BIG MOVE - PERTH
Posts: 15Member
Joined: Jul 16, 2016
Accountant (General) 221111
08/2015 - travelled to Australia
11/2015 - decided to migrate in Aus
01/2016 - took PTE (failed) speaking
03/2016 - took PTE (passed)
07/2016 - submit EOI 189 (65pts) and 190 NSW (70pts)
waiting
'In God's perfect timing!"
Posts: 104Member
Joined: Jul 21, 2016
221111 Accountant (General)
Jul 4, 2016 - 1st PTE-A Exam (L80 R90 W90 S62 OAS81)
Jul 19, 2016 - 2nd PTE-A Exam (L88 R84 W90 S90 OAS88)
Jul 24, 2016 - Lodged documents for assessment by CAANZ
Aug 4, 2016 - CAANZ assessment: Suitable skills
Aug 18, 2016 - Filed an appeal to CAANZ re: employment
Sep 9, 2016 - Submitted additional documents as requested by CAANZ
Sep 22, 2016 - CAANZ assessment: Suitable skilled employment
Sep 25, 2016 - Lodged EOI
Mar 1, 2017 - ITA Received (189, 70pts)
Mar 15, 2017 - Lodged Visa 189
May 29, 2017 - DIRECT GRANT!
Sep 19, 2017 - BIG MOVE - PERTH
Posts: 171Member
Joined: Jul 19, 2015
Occupation: External Auditor
April 2015 - IELTS academic
June 23, 2015 - ICAA assessment
July 15, 2015 - Received result from ICAA 'not suitable' due to finance (8/9)
July 15 to Dec 2, 2015 - Gathered additional docs
December 3, 2015 - submitted additional docs to ICAA
December 21, 2015 - Received favorable skills and employment assessment
December 29, 2015 - Lodged EOI for 189 (65 pts) & 190 NSW (65+5 pts)
March 18, 2016 - Received invitation from NSW
May 3, 2016 - Obtained NSW approval and DIBP invitation
May 11, 2016 - Lodged visa application
August 3, 2016 - Visa Grant
January 10, 2017 - Big move to Sydney
Posts: 20Member
Joined: May 02, 2016
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
Posts: 5Member
Joined: Aug 20, 2016
Posts: 4,336Member
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!!
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
Posts: 3Member
Joined: Oct 08, 2016
Hi po! newbie here..I am also considering migrating and finding a job in Australia. But for now nag-aapply pa lang ako for CPA Au submitted my application last October 6, 2016. More than 10 years experience dito pinas. Tanung ko lang po kung san po kau sa sydney or Melbourne? mas madami po bang opportunities sa Sydney kaysa Melbourne? or even other states sana...salamat po!
Posts: 135Member
Joined: Jul 28, 2016
221111 Accountant (General)
08 OCT 2016 - IELTS-A Exam (L9/R9/W7/S7)
10 DEC 2016 - Submitted CPAA assessment documents
06 JAN 2017 - Received positive results from CPAA with 6 years work experience
30 JAN 2017 - PTE A (L90/W90/R80/S72)
09 FEB 2017 - PTE A (L90/W90/R79/S87) - Yey!
11 FEB 2017 - EOI 189(75) & 190(80)
14 FEB 2017 - ITA RECEIVED 189
02 MAR 2017 - Medicals at Nationwide Davao
15 MAR 2017 - Medicals cleared
23 MAR 2017 - VISA Lodged
01 APR 2017 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord!
07 JUL 2017 - BM Darwin NT!
"I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me."
Philippians 4:13
Posts: 90Member
Joined: Apr 25, 2017
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
IF CPA ka sa pinas pede ka mag pa member sa CPAA anytime. once assoc member ka na yung professional level subject na lang kukunin mo. mga 6 subjects na lng.
221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
Posts: 499Member
Joined: Oct 20, 2015
Honestly, hindi ko inexpect na mahihirapan ako makahanap ng work kasi nung nsa pinas pa, marami akong nakikitang job vacancies dito for Accountants. Well, sadly marami rin nga palang students dito and migrants na Accountants kaya stiff din ang competition.
Nung una, pinipili ko pa yung mga jobs na inaaplyan ko. Pero ngayon, basta accounting or external audit role kahit entry level, contractual or part time, nag sesend ako resume. Basta magkaron lang ng local experience. Kahit yung mga jobs na nasa malayong suburbs, inaapplyan ko na rin. Ok lang kahit magrelocate kami basta magkaron lang ng work.
Staying positive and keepng our faith.
Occupation: Accountant 190/75pts
28.12.15 IELTS - Unsuccessful
23.02.16 PTE - Successful 10 pts
23.04.16 CPAA positive skills assessment
11.05.16 CPAA positive employment assessment (minus 5 yrs for EA experience)
12.05.16 EOI 189-65points and190 NSW-70points
23.05.16 PTE take 2 for 20 points - unsuccessful
22.06.16 PTE take 3 for 20 points - unsuccessful
01.08.16 Sent appeal to CPAA to reconsider EA experience
05.08.16 Submitted SA 190 application under chain migration
07.09.16 CPAA positive result of appeal/Updated EOI 189/70; 190/75
16.09.16 NSW nomination - will let this expire
28.09.16 SA approval/ITA 190 received
17.10.16 Medicals at SLEC BGC
01.11.16 Lodged
30.11.16 Received Immi Assessment Commenced/CO allocation email
11.01.17 DG
16.04.17 Big move
Posts: 1Member
Joined: May 25, 2017
Gusto ko sana makapunta kuya ko dito to work..
Anong visa pwede sa kanya ,undergrad sa college (3years) masipag at willing kahit anong work ,pwede rin sa farm...
May marekomenda ba kayo na agency pweding applayan nya or company na nag sponsor ...
Marami pong salamat mga kabayan..
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
Posts: 499Member
Joined: Oct 20, 2015
Kung hindi man palarin, apply apply pa ulit!!
Mas challenging pa yata ang makahanap ng work kesa sa pag apply ng visa. Grabe!
Occupation: Accountant 190/75pts
28.12.15 IELTS - Unsuccessful
23.02.16 PTE - Successful 10 pts
23.04.16 CPAA positive skills assessment
11.05.16 CPAA positive employment assessment (minus 5 yrs for EA experience)
12.05.16 EOI 189-65points and190 NSW-70points
23.05.16 PTE take 2 for 20 points - unsuccessful
22.06.16 PTE take 3 for 20 points - unsuccessful
01.08.16 Sent appeal to CPAA to reconsider EA experience
05.08.16 Submitted SA 190 application under chain migration
07.09.16 CPAA positive result of appeal/Updated EOI 189/70; 190/75
16.09.16 NSW nomination - will let this expire
28.09.16 SA approval/ITA 190 received
17.10.16 Medicals at SLEC BGC
01.11.16 Lodged
30.11.16 Received Immi Assessment Commenced/CO allocation email
11.01.17 DG
16.04.17 Big move
Posts: 38Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2016
I studied MYOB with TAFE so as to increase my chances of landing a job, but unfortunately until now, oh well, still jobless.
Has anyone tried working for charities to do fundraising? $25 per hour plus Super sounds nice and decent. Plus, the accounting market here in SA is quite tough, really tough.
Thanks.
Occupation: Accountant
Dec 19, 2016 - Visa Grant. Finally, Thank you, God!
Posts: 499Member
Joined: Oct 20, 2015
After 1.5 months, I have found a permanent full time job. The first employer who contacted me for interview, sila din yung nag hire sa akin. I will need to relocate since medyo malayo sa city yung workplace ko. But the suburb is parang mini city na rin kaya sobrang happy na namin.
Napansin ko lang, yung 2 employers na nagcontact sa akin for job interview, they are both located sa suburbs that are not within the CBD. I think, medyo kaunti ang competition in those places kaya nagkaron na rin ako chance for an interview. Syempre, the employers are also looking at your qualifications. Pero hindi masyadong dehado kahit na walang local experience.
Sa amin naman, ok lang kahit malayo and magrelocate kami kasi hindi pa rin naman kami established. We are just renting a room malapit sa CBD. So good opportunity na rin yung magrelocate kami pra magkaron na kami ng sariling house to rent and we can have a good start.
@harryalbeldaofw nasa SA ka rin pala.. san ka po dito? Try mo apply sa mga suburbs not within the cbd.. baka sakali makuha mo na ang big break mo. I really feel you. super tough talaga ng accounting jobs dito. Pero I believe na meron at meron pa rin talaga tayong makukuha. Patience lang at maraming prayers.
Occupation: Accountant 190/75pts
28.12.15 IELTS - Unsuccessful
23.02.16 PTE - Successful 10 pts
23.04.16 CPAA positive skills assessment
11.05.16 CPAA positive employment assessment (minus 5 yrs for EA experience)
12.05.16 EOI 189-65points and190 NSW-70points
23.05.16 PTE take 2 for 20 points - unsuccessful
22.06.16 PTE take 3 for 20 points - unsuccessful
01.08.16 Sent appeal to CPAA to reconsider EA experience
05.08.16 Submitted SA 190 application under chain migration
07.09.16 CPAA positive result of appeal/Updated EOI 189/70; 190/75
16.09.16 NSW nomination - will let this expire
28.09.16 SA approval/ITA 190 received
17.10.16 Medicals at SLEC BGC
01.11.16 Lodged
30.11.16 Received Immi Assessment Commenced/CO allocation email
11.01.17 DG
16.04.17 Big move
Posts: 38Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2016
Congrats po pala sa new job!!!! And I'm happy to hear that you're enjoying SA, plus the cold weather.
Hopefully, magka-roon na din ako ng break.
Occupation: Accountant
Dec 19, 2016 - Visa Grant. Finally, Thank you, God!
Posts: 499Member
Joined: Oct 20, 2015
Occupation: Accountant 190/75pts
28.12.15 IELTS - Unsuccessful
23.02.16 PTE - Successful 10 pts
23.04.16 CPAA positive skills assessment
11.05.16 CPAA positive employment assessment (minus 5 yrs for EA experience)
12.05.16 EOI 189-65points and190 NSW-70points
23.05.16 PTE take 2 for 20 points - unsuccessful
22.06.16 PTE take 3 for 20 points - unsuccessful
01.08.16 Sent appeal to CPAA to reconsider EA experience
05.08.16 Submitted SA 190 application under chain migration
07.09.16 CPAA positive result of appeal/Updated EOI 189/70; 190/75
16.09.16 NSW nomination - will let this expire
28.09.16 SA approval/ITA 190 received
17.10.16 Medicals at SLEC BGC
01.11.16 Lodged
30.11.16 Received Immi Assessment Commenced/CO allocation email
11.01.17 DG
16.04.17 Big move
Posts: 26Member
Joined: Mar 05, 2017
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
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221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home