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  • bookwormbookworm Canberra
    Posts: 588Member
    Joined: Nov 27, 2013
    At ang walang kuwentang PDOS hahaha
    pero oo, agree ako. Nakikita ko ang tatay ko, napakaliit ng pension, mahal ang health system natin. Kahit may ipon cya, unti unting nauubos kaya ayaw na nya magpa gamot, mahal daw. Ayaw kong mangyari sa akin yun kaya naghanap ako ng bansang may maayos na health system at pension, especially since wala akong asawa at anak.
    Nakakalungkot lang na ganyan ang nangyayari sa bansa natin.

    20110812 - Submitted Vetassess docs
    20120403 - Received positive assessment
    20130622 - Took the IELTS exam (L:8, R:7, W:8.5, S:8.5, OBS:8)
    20131008 - Created and submitted EOI account
    20131216 - Started gathering documents for ACT SS
    20140113 - Submitted ACT SS nomination
    20140227 - assigned a case officer :)
    20140317 - Finally got my ACT sponsorship!
    20140319 - Invited to apply (visa 190)
    20140325 - Lodged visa 190
    20140718 - Direct visa grant. IED: July 17, 2015
    20150203 - Landed in ACT :) Job hunt begins
    201510 - Started working at Woolies
    20161031 - landed a job in my field as a junior
    20180508 - landed a job in my field

    Thank you God! You are truly amazing!

  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
    Posts: 692Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    @bookworm blame it all sa napakarami nating congressman...in such a small country of ours...tsk! pero take note ha, mahal ko pa rin ang pinas! :-)

    October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
    October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
    February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
    March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
    March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
    May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
    July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
    August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
    September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
    August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
    May 2015 - End of relationship
    June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
    October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
    January 2016 - Divorced
    August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

    • Passed same day
      May 2019 - Citizenship Ceremony
      June 2019 - Au Passport received
  • johnvangiejohnvangie Melbourne
    Posts: 686Member
    Joined: Oct 14, 2013
    Kasama sa things to do list ko ang mag aral ng driving dito para at least I have basic knowledge or makapag drive ako prior to big move. 3x na ako nag leave para kumuha ng Student License, and it so depressing, disappointing na "OFFLiNE" or "Sira ang Printer" ang ibungad ng LTO. 3 different branch ng LTO yan ha. As on literal na walang gagawin maghapon ang LTO employee kasi offline. Kinausap ko ang Chief Officer, bandang 830am pa lang kasi nasa LTO na ako, wala daw talaga magagawa kasi server, connection problem daw... Wala silang alternative... Kasi baka pwedeng i queue or manual encode na nila ang application then pag nag OK ang system, tsaka nila tawagan or pabalikin ng specific time and date. Ibang klase ang gobyerno ng Pinas, wala na ako masabi! Nasa sariling bansa ako pero ni hindi ka matulungan or pansinin man lang ng gobyerno, ang susungit pa! Ang kunswelo ko na lang para makalma pa ako sa LTO is hawak na namin ang Visa grant letter. Andun na àng pag asa na makakaiwas na din ako sa ibang sistema ng Pinas. Nakakalungkot mang isipin, nawalan na ako ng pag asa na magbago pa ang mahal kong Pilipinas.

    Nominated Occupation : Production or Plant Engineer 233513
    12/15/13 - IELTS IDP [ L : 9.0 I R :8.0 I S : 7.5 I W : 6.5 ]
    01/17/14 - Submit CDR to Engineers Australia.
    02/15/14 - IELTS IDP [ L : 9.0 I R :9.0 I S : 7.5 I W : 7.0 ]
    05/29/14 - EA positive assessment as Production or Plant Engineer 233513
    06/02/14 - EA Letter Received. Lodge EOI 65points.
    06/09/14 - Received invitation to lodge Visa 189.
    06/12/14 - Lodge Visa 189. Upload Docs/Form 80.
    07/14/14 - Medicals @ SLEC Global.
    07/15/14 - Upload NBI. (NBI Valid until July 4, 2015).
    07/17/14 - CO Allocated. Team 7 GSM Adelaide ( CO : LM )
    07/21/14 - VISA GRANT! Thank You Lord! IED : 07/04/15
    02/06/15 - Hubby in Melbourne (Jobhunting)
    03/27/15 - Me and my son in Melbourne
    04/07/15 - Hubby 1st day of job
    08/24/15 - My 1st day in BP, Thank you Lord God Jesus!

    Enjoying the wonderful life in Oz, abundant blessings indeed :-)

  • Captain_ACaptain_A AUSTRALIA
    Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 04, 2012
    makikishare lng din ng opinion...

    i still see myself retiring sa Pinas, i have never been to Oz before but will be there next yr and stay a while.

    I'm hopeful s changes na nagaganap s Pinas ngayon.

    Maybe after a year in Oz, mag share uli ako dito :D Let's see if magbago ang perception ko for Oz and Pinas..

    18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
    06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
    26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
    06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
    07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
    11 May '16 Got ITA
    02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
    04 Jul '16 Direct Grant

    Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt

  • thegreatiam15thegreatiam15 Sydney
    Posts: 799Member
    Joined: Jan 07, 2014
    Captain_A said:

    makikishare lng din ng opinion...

    i still see myself retiring sa Pinas, i have never been to Oz before but will be there next yr and stay a while.

    I'm hopeful s changes na nagaganap s Pinas ngayon.

    Maybe after a year in Oz, mag share uli ako dito :D Let's see if magbago ang perception ko for Oz and Pinas..

    sinabi ko to sa sarili ko pero nung manirahan ako sa canberra

    may lupa ako sapinas di ko ibebenta pero mukhang malabo ko na masabi to sa sarili ko dami pa plano e hehe

    I haven't lost everything except my mind...

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    The Philippines has improved the past year two years I suppose...

    And with the new government in, it promises an even massive change for the better - will I go home? No thanks, I am already happy here.

    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!!

  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
    Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 04, 2011
    edited July 2016
    my thoughts as well.

    Stability of the so called positive change in the Philippines has not been proven and tested.

    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

  • Captain_ACaptain_A AUSTRALIA
    Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 04, 2012
    @thegreatiam15 kamusta na ang lupa mo sa pinas? sino dito ang citizens na?

    18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
    06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
    26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
    06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
    07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
    11 May '16 Got ITA
    02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
    04 Jul '16 Direct Grant

    Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt

  • grant512grant512 North Ryde
    Posts: 262Member
    Joined: Nov 12, 2013
    Nakakalungkot naman ang mga comment sa bansang sinilangan natin. Can't blame them, I also experienced hell of a traffic and sobra bagal ng sistema. I still consider PH as my home since my beloved family are staying there. I find it weird when some of my friends visit PH and tell me they got bored and can't wait to go back in SG ( take note their family are staying in PH )...I will be bias coz my family stays in PH and every day I do feel homesick here in SG, almost 5 years nako and can't wait to go back in PH and face the traffic, dirt, pollution and corruption. Why am I migrating to OZ? I just want to have a simple life with a nice salary, better future for my kids, I want my kids to experience what a first world country can offer and teach them to be independent without yaya. Hard to decide right now kung saan magreretire, I don't think I am making sense right now :)


    2009 - Assssment req, submit req, ielts failed, wife got pregnant
    Pursue our dream! ( finish what you started )
    Nov 13, 2013 --Enquiry for agent fees and reading materials for RPL
    Nov 7, 2014 -- ACS lodge for skill assessment
    Nov 17, 2014-- + assessment from ACS :)
    Nov 26, 2014 -- IELTS payment and review starts now.

    • result of IELTS FAILED!
      Apr 10, 2015-- IELTS EXAM + result 7,7,7.5, 7.5 Passed!
      May 6, 2015-- EOI Submitted (60pts visa189 )
      Oct 3, 2015 -- + 5 points work experience EOI Updated (65pts visa 189)
      Jan 22, 2016 -- invited to lodge
      Feb 5, 2016 -- Lodge 189 visa and pay visa fee
      Feb 24, 2016 -- CO allocation and ask for medical, nbi clearance, medium of instruction for me
      March 00, 2016 - wife & me went to NBI for clearance ( may hit! ) settle the next day sa UN branch. I got mine my wife needs to wait 2 weeks pa!
      March 00, 2016 -- Went to Medical city (sat) it was closed!
      March 00, 2016 -- I went back to SG for my medical and my family medical sched below
      March 17 , 2016 -- Medical at St Lukes
      April 19, 2016 -- Visa Grant! Thank you for the additional blessing Lord!

    Feb 8, 2017 -- Hello Sydney!
    Feb 21-- Got our own place to stay and we can call home
    March 5, 2017 -- Got the job I wanted
    July 30, 2017 - Got another Job offer! better pay and permanent position

    Oh yeah! Dreams do come true! Act now!

  • Captain_ACaptain_A AUSTRALIA
    Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 04, 2012
    @grant512 i have the same thoughts with you..

    18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
    06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
    26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
    06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
    07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
    11 May '16 Got ITA
    02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
    04 Jul '16 Direct Grant

    Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt

  • vamdcpavamdcpa Makati
    Posts: 83Member
    Joined: Dec 11, 2014
    Pinas is not as bad as it seems sa mga newspapers... There's traffic, flood, crime, corruption, etc. but having left only two months ago, I can say that it's still a liveable city (though not ideal) as long as you have a stable and rewarding job. But I can't blame others who've already worked abroad kasi syempre tumaas na rin yung standard of living nila.

    My husband and I decided to migrate to Australia because of the better quality of life, financial support to our families, and we want to grow old and have kids here, but we are not closing our doors to Pinas. Not yet.

    12.2014 Started collecting documents
    01.2015 IELTS Review
    03.21.2015 IELTS Exam
    04.03.2015 IELTS Passed (L 8.5 R 7.5 W 7.5 S 7 OBS 7.5)
    04.08.2015 Documents submitted to CPAA
    05.11.2015 Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
    05.11.2015 EOI submitted with 65 points
    07.06.2015 Invitation received
    08.07.2015 Lodged and paid VISA subclass 189 (Day 1)
    08.11.2015 Uploaded documents (Day 4)
    08.28.2015 Medicals done (Day 21)
    09.03.2015 Medicals finalized
    09.04.2015 NBI clearance application - with hit
    09.11.2015 NBI clearance release (Day 35)
    10.02.2015 CO requested for additional documents (Day 56)
    10.08.2015 VISA GRANT! (Day 62)
    11.18.2015 Initial Entry Date: Sydney
    06.01.2016 BIG MOVE
    06.30.2016 Received verbal job offer
    07.04.2016 Started work
    07.25.2016 Husband started work

  • jedh_gjedh_g Perth WA
    Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 11, 2015
    edited July 2016
    @grant512 I had the same thoughts as well. While Philippines is on transition to our new government leadership reign, I would still say that I wanted to retire back to homeland. My parents are still here and wanted to settle our own house back as an investment as well. I'm from Laguna and I wanted to stay here as developed na rin naman at accessible ang amenities like school, hospital and recreation.

    I had chosen AU to live and work and yes a taste of their form of government in a first world country with less or little corruption. I may love this country long term as I may compare it to our motherland. I highly consider my children going to school for free and the leniency of time that I or their mother can fetch them on and off a decent australian international education - which Philippines can't. I may love how people treat respect in AU and their way of discipline - which Philippines is seldom evident

    But at the end of the day, I come to think of it. I took my australian dream more of my family than my personal reasons. Mas ok na masabi ko when a point in my life comes na "I TRIED" than saying "WHAT IF". ~O)

    Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer


    Feb. 12, 2016 - Begin PTE-A review & booked exam at Trident
    Mar. 21, 2016 - PTE academic Exam Result PASSED
    (L:66, R:73, S:80, W:67); Thank you Lord!
    LINK http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p156
    Mar. 28, 2016 - Agent updated EOI. Awaiting next round of 189
    April 7, 2016 - Received NSW invite (Visa 190)
    April 13, 2016 - Received 189 invite (8:56 AM). Thank you Lord!
    May 21, 2016 - VISA fee paid to MA. DIBP application received
    May 25, 2016 - NBI clearance certificate forwarded to MA
    May 30, 2016 - 1st CO contact, Team Adelaide (Medicals asked)
    May 31, 2016 - SLEC medical exams with family. Thank you Lord!
    June 1, 2016 - Submit to agent CO request (Wife's NBI, Medicals)
    June 7, 2016 - Youngest son undergone x-ray at SLEC (2nd visit)
    June 14, 2016 - ALL family members "COMPLETED" status to DIBP on medicals
    June 29, 2016 - 2nd CO contact. Requested FORM 815 for son.
    August 4, 2016 VISA GRANT thank you LORD
    August 19, 2016 - PDOS at CFO
    October 26, 2016 - Flight to Sydney (then, fly to Western Australia)
    http://ozbound.goodtimelines.com/timeline/ticker/jedh_g

    Dec. 8, 2016 - Reunited with whole family at Perth

    March 15, 2017 - Landed my first job in WA as pressure vessel inspector (Engineering & Mfg Tradesperson job class)

    JOSHUA 1:9 - I command you. Be strong and steadfast!
    Do not fear nor be dismayed for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

  • grant512grant512 North Ryde
    Posts: 262Member
    Joined: Nov 12, 2013
    jedh_g said:



    But at the end of the day, I come to think of it. I took my australian dream more of my family than my personal reasons. Mas ok na masabi ko when a point in my life comes na "I TRIED" than saying "WHAT IF". ~O)

    Wow I like this post @jedh_g gve me goosebumps

    Love for both PH & OZ we still don't have clues on what will be our future in OZ but I am positive that PH will always welcome us with open arms.



    2009 - Assssment req, submit req, ielts failed, wife got pregnant
    Pursue our dream! ( finish what you started )
    Nov 13, 2013 --Enquiry for agent fees and reading materials for RPL
    Nov 7, 2014 -- ACS lodge for skill assessment
    Nov 17, 2014-- + assessment from ACS :)
    Nov 26, 2014 -- IELTS payment and review starts now.

    • result of IELTS FAILED!
      Apr 10, 2015-- IELTS EXAM + result 7,7,7.5, 7.5 Passed!
      May 6, 2015-- EOI Submitted (60pts visa189 )
      Oct 3, 2015 -- + 5 points work experience EOI Updated (65pts visa 189)
      Jan 22, 2016 -- invited to lodge
      Feb 5, 2016 -- Lodge 189 visa and pay visa fee
      Feb 24, 2016 -- CO allocation and ask for medical, nbi clearance, medium of instruction for me
      March 00, 2016 - wife & me went to NBI for clearance ( may hit! ) settle the next day sa UN branch. I got mine my wife needs to wait 2 weeks pa!
      March 00, 2016 -- Went to Medical city (sat) it was closed!
      March 00, 2016 -- I went back to SG for my medical and my family medical sched below
      March 17 , 2016 -- Medical at St Lukes
      April 19, 2016 -- Visa Grant! Thank you for the additional blessing Lord!

    Feb 8, 2017 -- Hello Sydney!
    Feb 21-- Got our own place to stay and we can call home
    March 5, 2017 -- Got the job I wanted
    July 30, 2017 - Got another Job offer! better pay and permanent position

    Oh yeah! Dreams do come true! Act now!

  • jedh_gjedh_g Perth WA
    Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 11, 2015
    edited July 2016
    @grant512 alam mo habang lumalapit ang visa grant release, parang feeling ko mami-miss ko ng sobra ang pinas. We were an active church servants ng wife ko in our chosen community here and had chosen to serve one last time as I want to exhaust everything in my capacity to help fellow filipino colleagues (search BCBP in website to have an idea for professional people and businessmen). In fact, we had chosen to lead this weekend a retreat for business people and we are tasked ng wife ko to lead the program as course leaders. I said YES despite the hectic schedule. I told myself, this is my last straw to serve and do good deeds. Siguro, dahil bihira itong opportunity ni Lord sa atin in pursuing our family VISA in Australia, ito ang way namin to give back or pay it forward. Mas nabe-bless kaya dapat share it to others. Wedding anniversary nga namin on Saturday, but we decided to serve. It feels good to serve.

    Parang malungkot if iisipin na start from scratch ako sa Australia. Imagine, I have left with no job, not with my family for several months, no good friends around, not enough money to show off, no entertainment galore like watching movies with my wife and kids, no malls after work, nothing only myself - yan ang naiisip ko in my first landing at Perth, WA
    Sabi nga ng wife ko, 'di daw sya sanay pag wala ako. I always drive her home after my work. Sabay kami umuuwi late night with her at when we started pursuing our visa application for almost one year na, our life had become so fast paced.

    Then there comes a jolt of innerself saying: "this too shall pass". I am a man of prayer and faith. What keeps me going despite all of these uncertainties were an opportunity instead. When my vision sees a successful sons and daughters in australian exclusive school and earn faster in AU than what I am earning here in the Philippines makes me smile plus driving my dream SUV in Australian outback. I believe everything happens and permitted by God for a reason. I rest my case with much uncertainty but surely I have more hopes than worries. GO, MOVE FORWARD...

    Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer


    Feb. 12, 2016 - Begin PTE-A review & booked exam at Trident
    Mar. 21, 2016 - PTE academic Exam Result PASSED
    (L:66, R:73, S:80, W:67); Thank you Lord!
    LINK http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p156
    Mar. 28, 2016 - Agent updated EOI. Awaiting next round of 189
    April 7, 2016 - Received NSW invite (Visa 190)
    April 13, 2016 - Received 189 invite (8:56 AM). Thank you Lord!
    May 21, 2016 - VISA fee paid to MA. DIBP application received
    May 25, 2016 - NBI clearance certificate forwarded to MA
    May 30, 2016 - 1st CO contact, Team Adelaide (Medicals asked)
    May 31, 2016 - SLEC medical exams with family. Thank you Lord!
    June 1, 2016 - Submit to agent CO request (Wife's NBI, Medicals)
    June 7, 2016 - Youngest son undergone x-ray at SLEC (2nd visit)
    June 14, 2016 - ALL family members "COMPLETED" status to DIBP on medicals
    June 29, 2016 - 2nd CO contact. Requested FORM 815 for son.
    August 4, 2016 VISA GRANT thank you LORD
    August 19, 2016 - PDOS at CFO
    October 26, 2016 - Flight to Sydney (then, fly to Western Australia)
    http://ozbound.goodtimelines.com/timeline/ticker/jedh_g

    Dec. 8, 2016 - Reunited with whole family at Perth

    March 15, 2017 - Landed my first job in WA as pressure vessel inspector (Engineering & Mfg Tradesperson job class)

    JOSHUA 1:9 - I command you. Be strong and steadfast!
    Do not fear nor be dismayed for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

  • grant512grant512 North Ryde
    Posts: 262Member
    Joined: Nov 12, 2013
    @jedh_g Thank you for the inspiring words. I myself sacrificed 5 years of my life in SG without the warm hugs of my wife and kids. Imagine my worries everyday when my wife goes to office alone and my kids in school not to mention the bad news in PH media!

    Why don't you bring your family with you in Perth? experience the struggle together (sorry for the word) and then later on achieve the OZ life we've been dreaming about.

    For us, we decided to go ALL together and see what OZ can offer. Through thick and thin with family on our side we can always achieve our goals. :)


    2009 - Assssment req, submit req, ielts failed, wife got pregnant
    Pursue our dream! ( finish what you started )
    Nov 13, 2013 --Enquiry for agent fees and reading materials for RPL
    Nov 7, 2014 -- ACS lodge for skill assessment
    Nov 17, 2014-- + assessment from ACS :)
    Nov 26, 2014 -- IELTS payment and review starts now.

    • result of IELTS FAILED!
      Apr 10, 2015-- IELTS EXAM + result 7,7,7.5, 7.5 Passed!
      May 6, 2015-- EOI Submitted (60pts visa189 )
      Oct 3, 2015 -- + 5 points work experience EOI Updated (65pts visa 189)
      Jan 22, 2016 -- invited to lodge
      Feb 5, 2016 -- Lodge 189 visa and pay visa fee
      Feb 24, 2016 -- CO allocation and ask for medical, nbi clearance, medium of instruction for me
      March 00, 2016 - wife & me went to NBI for clearance ( may hit! ) settle the next day sa UN branch. I got mine my wife needs to wait 2 weeks pa!
      March 00, 2016 -- Went to Medical city (sat) it was closed!
      March 00, 2016 -- I went back to SG for my medical and my family medical sched below
      March 17 , 2016 -- Medical at St Lukes
      April 19, 2016 -- Visa Grant! Thank you for the additional blessing Lord!

    Feb 8, 2017 -- Hello Sydney!
    Feb 21-- Got our own place to stay and we can call home
    March 5, 2017 -- Got the job I wanted
    July 30, 2017 - Got another Job offer! better pay and permanent position

    Oh yeah! Dreams do come true! Act now!

  • jedh_gjedh_g Perth WA
    Posts: 1,413Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 11, 2015
    edited July 2016
    @grant512 actually kasama naman entire family at perth as plan, it's just for practical reason and other important financial matters to settle, I had to go first then they will follow me. The struggle of finding a home we could call our own and landing a permanent job are things I carry with me in this Australian journey, moving forward.

    I thought of our entire family flight at first but considering we are huge in numbers, we decided ni misis to have a staggered flight to OZ. I admired your courage, you're the MAN!

    Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189: ANZSCO 233512 Mechanical Engineer


    Feb. 12, 2016 - Begin PTE-A review & booked exam at Trident
    Mar. 21, 2016 - PTE academic Exam Result PASSED
    (L:66, R:73, S:80, W:67); Thank you Lord!
    LINK http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p156
    Mar. 28, 2016 - Agent updated EOI. Awaiting next round of 189
    April 7, 2016 - Received NSW invite (Visa 190)
    April 13, 2016 - Received 189 invite (8:56 AM). Thank you Lord!
    May 21, 2016 - VISA fee paid to MA. DIBP application received
    May 25, 2016 - NBI clearance certificate forwarded to MA
    May 30, 2016 - 1st CO contact, Team Adelaide (Medicals asked)
    May 31, 2016 - SLEC medical exams with family. Thank you Lord!
    June 1, 2016 - Submit to agent CO request (Wife's NBI, Medicals)
    June 7, 2016 - Youngest son undergone x-ray at SLEC (2nd visit)
    June 14, 2016 - ALL family members "COMPLETED" status to DIBP on medicals
    June 29, 2016 - 2nd CO contact. Requested FORM 815 for son.
    August 4, 2016 VISA GRANT thank you LORD
    August 19, 2016 - PDOS at CFO
    October 26, 2016 - Flight to Sydney (then, fly to Western Australia)
    http://ozbound.goodtimelines.com/timeline/ticker/jedh_g

    Dec. 8, 2016 - Reunited with whole family at Perth

    March 15, 2017 - Landed my first job in WA as pressure vessel inspector (Engineering & Mfg Tradesperson job class)

    JOSHUA 1:9 - I command you. Be strong and steadfast!
    Do not fear nor be dismayed for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

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    3 words: sayang ang Pilipinas

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

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