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hotshotSydney Posts: 1,643Member Joined: Nov 10, 2011
@paris_hipon : taga SG din po ako. tingin ko hindi na natin kelangan kumuha ng CFO if we'll be going to OZ from SG (kasi haharangin lang naman ang mga walang CFO sa PH na immigration e). ang question ko na lang is....what if nasa OZ na tayo at ganap na PR na dun....then nagbakasyon tayo sa pinas. pag babalik na ba tayo ng oz...hahanapan pa din tayo ng CFO sticker kahit naka-initial entry naman na tayo sa OZ at dun na tayo nakatira?
Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
edited September 2012
tama ba ako? cfo sticker is only a requirement by Phil Immigration (sa airport sa pinas).. so kung hindi ka nman dadaan sa pinas... wala nmn sguro kaso yun..
but the issue raised by @hotshot is a valid one.. panu pag nagvacation ka sa pinas (coming from AU).. malamang harangin nga sa pinas ...
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..
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
tama ba ako? cfo sticker is only a requirement by Phil Immigration (sa airport sa pinas).. so kung hindi ka nman dadaan sa pinas... wala nmn sguro kaso yun..
but the issue raised by @hotshot is a valid one.. panu pag nagvacation ka sa pinas (coming from AU).. malamang harangin nga sa pinas ...
Yeah, this is a valid concern - and yes, if you are originating from Singapore (or anywhere else apart from Pinas) CFO sticker does not mean anything to these immigration officials.
Suggest you email them regarding this concern... When the time comes that you will come back for vacation, chances are they will require you to undergo the CFO seminar by that time. Nonetheless, this should not be too much of a problem.
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!!
k_mavsMelbourne Posts: 712Member Joined: May 30, 2011
@stoneheart Di na po need ng CFO sticker pag naka 475 visa ka. Yung mga PR visas lng ang required for CFO stamping.
“We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”
LokiJrQuezon City Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Thank you @stolich18 and @icebreaker1928 for that information. Unfortunately, di ako nakapag-inquire today. But I'll check those links @icebreaker1928. By the way, girl po ako.
@LokiJr, preferred sana namin Australian bank na parang walang charges pag nag-withdraw. Pwede actually BPI, BDO and even Metrobank to withdraw internationally or any local ATMs na may Cirrus ba yun. Kaya lang mga 100-200 pesos per withdrawal transaction ang charge.
Naku antaas ng withdrawal charge nila a! To think ampangit din ng conversion rates nila... Hehe kelangan din pala magtingin tingin ng Aussie banks kung ganun hehe
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
Aahhaha.. just got my passport from AU embassy washington.. naglagay ako ng cover letter... sabi ko i'll be travelling to different southeast asian countries before finally going to AU... at baka ung ibang countries eh hindi pa implemented ang visa label-free...
ayun.. tinatakan naman nila... astig...
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..
JClemMelbourne Posts: 528Member Joined: Jan 08, 2011
@LokiJr mag-oopen kami ng account in any of the following Australian Banks: Commonwealth, Westpac or National Australian Bank (NAB). Nag-aallow sila to do it online tas dedeposit mo na lang yung money through your local bank account. Meron sila ibibigay na swift code. NAB yata ang pinaka-ok kasi wala sila monthly charges.
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application
JClemMelbourne Posts: 528Member Joined: Jan 08, 2011
I just inquired this morning sa ANZ. They do facilitate bank account opening in their branch in Makati pero may account opening fee sila ang ang mahal! AUD 50 or 75% of 1% of the money na idedeposit mo, whichever is higher. So example, 500K ang dedeposit mo. 1% nun is 5K, tas 75% nun is 3750. Then convert it to AUD, that's $83 (exchange rate is 45 pesos). So yan yung fee na babayaran mo sa kanila. Then may documentary stamp pa na 30 cents for every 200 pesos na dedeposit mo. Tapos pag-natransfer na pera mo sa selected branch mo sa AU, may transfer fee pa na AUD 13 ang babawas sa dineposit mo. Grabeh! Parang wala na ata matitira sa pera mo bago makarating dun.
Document requirements are: passport, visa, and one more valid ID
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application
Kaya nga balak namin is magdala na lng ng AUD papunta dun then dun na lang namin i-open ng account kesa dito. Madami talagang hidden charges yang mga ganyan. Tsk tsk..
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Subclass 176)
Software Programmer (261313)
05/03/2012 - Lodged visa application (Online)
06/07/2012 - CO allocated/Medicals requested
06/11/2012 - Medical exam at NHSI
06/28/2012 - PCCs submitted
07/03/2012 - Health requirements finalised
07/13/2012 - Visa granted (IED: 06/19/2013)
Thanks be to God!!!
aldousnowSydney Posts: 494Member Joined: Nov 16, 2011
@rbolante actually kahit nga wala ka pa AUD pwede ka mag open ng account sa NAB. hehe. ganun ginawa ko.. e wala pa ko pera, pero pwede naman mag open yun nga lang zero balance. tapos nung nagkawork ayun binigay ko account sa company as my salary account. dun pa lang nagkalaman sa first sahod ko. hehehe. :P
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
Nominated Occupation : Developer Programmer (261312)
02/28/2011 - ACS Finalized the Case (261312, PIM3, Group A)
03/07/2011 - IELTS Result Received L- 6.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.0, Overall Band Score-6.5 (BC)
03/13/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
11/09/2011 - CO Allocation
12/02/2011 - Medicals Finalised
12/02/2011 - FINISH LINE!! (Visa Grant)
03/23/2012 - My first day @Melbourne
04/14/2012 - Started looking for a .Net Developer job
06/04/2012 - And finally got one!
@aldousnow Ah ic. Pwede pala yung ganun. Dito kasi sa pinas may minimum pa para makapag-open ng new account. Hehehe. Astig tong Westpac walang monthly fees ung basic account nila.
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Subclass 176)
Software Programmer (261313)
05/03/2012 - Lodged visa application (Online)
06/07/2012 - CO allocated/Medicals requested
06/11/2012 - Medical exam at NHSI
06/28/2012 - PCCs submitted
07/03/2012 - Health requirements finalised
07/13/2012 - Visa granted (IED: 06/19/2013)
Thanks be to God!!!
aldousnowSydney Posts: 494Member Joined: Nov 16, 2011
@rbolante mahirap sa westpac hindi ganun kadami atm nila (dito sa melbourne). sa NAB madami atm tapos wala monthly fee din, wala din minimum amount yung maintaining balance. (sa pinas 200pesos na ata binabawas kapag hindi mo namaintain yung balance)
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
Nominated Occupation : Developer Programmer (261312)
02/28/2011 - ACS Finalized the Case (261312, PIM3, Group A)
03/07/2011 - IELTS Result Received L- 6.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.0, Overall Band Score-6.5 (BC)
03/13/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
11/09/2011 - CO Allocation
12/02/2011 - Medicals Finalised
12/02/2011 - FINISH LINE!! (Visa Grant)
03/23/2012 - My first day @Melbourne
04/14/2012 - Started looking for a .Net Developer job
06/04/2012 - And finally got one!
@aldousnow Ah i see. Sa Adelaide kami bro di ko sure kung konti din ATM nila dun. Tanong ko sa sis-in-law ko baka alam nya. Actually sa Westpac sya mismo nagwo-work. Thanks for the info bro.
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Subclass 176)
Software Programmer (261313)
05/03/2012 - Lodged visa application (Online)
06/07/2012 - CO allocated/Medicals requested
06/11/2012 - Medical exam at NHSI
06/28/2012 - PCCs submitted
07/03/2012 - Health requirements finalised
07/13/2012 - Visa granted (IED: 06/19/2013)
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Subclass 176)
Software Programmer (261313)
05/03/2012 - Lodged visa application (Online)
06/07/2012 - CO allocated/Medicals requested
06/11/2012 - Medical exam at NHSI
06/28/2012 - PCCs submitted
07/03/2012 - Health requirements finalised
07/13/2012 - Visa granted (IED: 06/19/2013)
Thanks be to God!!!
JClemMelbourne Posts: 528Member Joined: Jan 08, 2011
I'll go for NAB. Walang fee ang account opening and yes wala din monthly charges. Tas madami din sila ATMs. Dun na lang siguro kami mag-oopen. Kainis tong ANZ Philippines kung makasingil e!!! X( Kaya people, don't bother considering opening an account through their branch in Makati.
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application
annie23Quezon City Posts: 55Member Joined: Jun 08, 2012
congratulations.. if your employer/sponsor appointed a migration agent, then its possible that the confirmation letter was sent to them..
Normally, in the application form, they will ask you, who should be the point of contact for all information/questions during process... so kung sino ang nakalagay dyan, then dun nila isesend lahat ng information regarding your application..
but yes, if the VEVO says your visa has been approved, then its approved.
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..
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Aahhaha.. just got my passport from AU embassy washington.. naglagay ako ng cover letter... sabi ko i'll be travelling to different southeast asian countries before finally going to AU... at baka ung ibang countries eh hindi pa implemented ang visa label-free...
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!!
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
@psychoboy - cream and pink colored paper with australia insignia..
tpos nakalagay folowing info :
Name, visa type and visa conditions, Initial entry date Date granted, multiple travel, must not arrive after (visa exp date) Holder permitted to remain in australia indefinitely
pinaka gusto ko ung last statement.. hehe
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..
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
@psychoboy - cream and pink colored paper with australia insignia..
tpos nakalagay folowing info :
Name, visa type and visa conditions, Initial entry date Date granted, multiple travel, must not arrive after (visa exp date) Holder permitted to remain in australia indefinitely
pinaka gusto ko ung last statement.. hehe
Ah yeah.... Parahas lang sa talaga sa 676 visa ko; to be honest it looks horrible and the printing is almost ineligible BUT STILL, I would give a lot to gain that 189/190 visa label. Eheheheh!!
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!!
annie23Quezon City Posts: 55Member Joined: Jun 08, 2012
@lock_code2004 thanks! yup, yung nilagay kong point of contact is si employer. ask ko na lang na forward saken so i can print and use to request for OEC.
Occupation: Developer Programmer
Sep 5, 2012 - Lodged 457 Visa Application
Sep 17, 2012 - Health requirements finalized
Sep 18, 2012 - Visa grant!
April, 2015 - Lodged 186 Visa Application
September, 2015 - PR visa grant!
annie23Quezon City Posts: 55Member Joined: Jun 08, 2012
pwede pala magdala ng electric items like nebulizer for my son? magagamit kaya yun pagdating dun, anu po ba power supply voltage gamit sa aus? thanks ulet!
Occupation: Developer Programmer
Sep 5, 2012 - Lodged 457 Visa Application
Sep 17, 2012 - Health requirements finalized
Sep 18, 2012 - Visa grant!
April, 2015 - Lodged 186 Visa Application
September, 2015 - PR visa grant!
pwede pala magdala ng electric items like nebulizer for my son? magagamit kaya yun pagdating dun, anu po ba power supply voltage gamit sa aus? thanks ulet!
same question... may nebulizer din kami e...
BryannSydney Posts: 854Member Joined: May 27, 2011
220 po dito sir. Kailangan lang ng universal adaptor kasi iba yun dulo nun plug.
Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)
LokiJrQuezon City Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 13, 2011
I just inquired this morning sa ANZ. They do facilitate bank account opening in their branch in Makati pero may account opening fee sila ang ang mahal! AUD 50 or 75% of 1% of the money na idedeposit mo, whichever is higher. So example, 500K ang dedeposit mo. 1% nun is 5K, tas 75% nun is 3750. Then convert it to AUD, that's $83 (exchange rate is 45 pesos). So yan yung fee na babayaran mo sa kanila. Then may documentary stamp pa na 30 cents for every 200 pesos na dedeposit mo. Tapos pag-natransfer na pera mo sa selected branch mo sa AU, may transfer fee pa na AUD 13 ang babawas sa dineposit mo. Grabeh! Parang wala na ata matitira sa pera mo bago makarating dun.
Document requirements are: passport, visa, and one more valid ID
@JClem, May advantage ba para gawin to? Parang nagbayad lang ng malaking fee sa ANZ! hahaha
cind3r3llaPerth, WA Posts: 153Member Joined: Sep 10, 2012
Okay lang ba magdala ng medicines and vitamins..tulad ng biogesic, neozep, bioflu, centrum.. for adults and some vitamins for the kids?
how cold is cold dyan? WA-bound nga pala kami. advantage ba na may dalang thermal wear para sa mga taong lamigin ?
tia!
BryannSydney Posts: 854Member Joined: May 27, 2011
@cind3r3lla Okay lang po ma'am, madami po ako dala niyan nun pagpunta ko dito. Declare mo lang as medicine. Yun ako hindi ko dineclare pero tinanong ko sa customs officer na nakatayo sa malapit sa pila. Sabi niya okay lang daw sa kanila yun, next time na lang daw declare ko. Ayun okay na. Pero advice ko po huwag na magdala masyado kasi hindi mo naman po magagamit. Ako sa more than 1 month ko isang paracetamol pa lang nagamit ko. Hahaha. Madami din naman gamot dito sa Pharmacy.
Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)
glaiza1210Sydney Posts: 314Member Joined: Mar 22, 2012
@Bryann , how about milk ng bata? Any idea po kung pdeng magdala ng ilang cans?
Occupation: Industrial Engineer
11/05/2011 - IELTS exam at BC (L-6.5,R-6,W-6.5,S-6.5)
02/06/2012 - EA received my CDR
04/17/2012 - Received Favorable Letter from EA
04/21/2012 - IELTS exam retake at IDP (L-8, R-6, W-6.5, S-6)
07/03/2012 - Applied online for SA Statesponsorship
08/13/2012 - SA SS approved
08/16/2012 - Received an invitation in skill select
09/11/2012 - Lodge a visa subclass 190
09/13/2012 - Acknowledgement Receipt & Medicals Requested
09/19/2012 - Medicals Done
12/11/2012 - Medicals Finalised
12/14/2012 - Visa Grant
03/18/2013 - Flight to Adelaide
04/22/2013 - Got my first Job
BryannSydney Posts: 854Member Joined: May 27, 2011
@glaiza1210 Yep pwede po yun. Basta travelling with a child. Pero if I were you konti na lang if ever dalhin niyo, kasi madami naman dito. Yun baby ko Nan HA 3. Meron din dito S26. Affordable dito, if dito ka sumusweldo (for me ha). Price range A$19-25. Yun Nan HA 3 A$20 for 900g. Yun ang sa baby ko. Sa Woolworths ko nakita.
Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)
glaiza1210Sydney Posts: 314Member Joined: Mar 22, 2012
@Bryann ah, hindi din pla nagkakalayo ang prices nila jan compare dito sa pinas. Madami din bang milk jan for kids pang 4 yrs old? and another question sir, mauna po kse ako punta jan sa AU if ever pde ba yung sumunod nlang yung husband and son ko kahit hindi ako ksma pagpunta nila dito. Naisip ko kse baka hindi pde kse ako yung primary applicant. Thanks.
Occupation: Industrial Engineer
11/05/2011 - IELTS exam at BC (L-6.5,R-6,W-6.5,S-6.5)
02/06/2012 - EA received my CDR
04/17/2012 - Received Favorable Letter from EA
04/21/2012 - IELTS exam retake at IDP (L-8, R-6, W-6.5, S-6)
07/03/2012 - Applied online for SA Statesponsorship
08/13/2012 - SA SS approved
08/16/2012 - Received an invitation in skill select
09/11/2012 - Lodge a visa subclass 190
09/13/2012 - Acknowledgement Receipt & Medicals Requested
09/19/2012 - Medicals Done
12/11/2012 - Medicals Finalised
12/14/2012 - Visa Grant
03/18/2013 - Flight to Adelaide
04/22/2013 - Got my first Job
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Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
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so kung hindi ka nman dadaan sa pinas... wala nmn sguro kaso yun..
but the issue raised by @hotshot is a valid one.. panu pag nagvacation ka sa pinas (coming from AU).. malamang harangin nga sa pinas ...
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..
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Suggest you email them regarding this concern... When the time comes that you will come back for vacation, chances are they will require you to undergo the CFO seminar by that time. Nonetheless, this should not be too much of a problem.
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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“We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”
Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Hehe kelangan din pala magtingin tingin ng Aussie banks kung ganun hehe
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Joined: Feb 23, 2012
naglagay ako ng cover letter... sabi ko i'll be travelling to different southeast asian countries before finally going to AU... at baka ung ibang countries eh hindi pa implemented ang visa label-free...
ayun.. tinatakan naman nila... astig...
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..
Posts: 528Member
Joined: Jan 08, 2011
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application
Posts: 528Member
Joined: Jan 08, 2011
Document requirements are: passport, visa, and one more valid ID
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application
Posts: 247Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2012
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Subclass 176)
Software Programmer (261313)
05/03/2012 - Lodged visa application (Online)
06/07/2012 - CO allocated/Medicals requested
06/11/2012 - Medical exam at NHSI
06/28/2012 - PCCs submitted
07/03/2012 - Health requirements finalised
07/13/2012 - Visa granted (IED: 06/19/2013)
Thanks be to God!!!
Posts: 494Member
Joined: Nov 16, 2011
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
Nominated Occupation : Developer Programmer (261312)
02/28/2011 - ACS Finalized the Case (261312, PIM3, Group A)
03/07/2011 - IELTS Result Received L- 6.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.0, Overall Band Score-6.5 (BC)
03/13/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
11/09/2011 - CO Allocation
12/02/2011 - Medicals Finalised
12/02/2011 - FINISH LINE!! (Visa Grant)
03/23/2012 - My first day @Melbourne
04/14/2012 - Started looking for a .Net Developer job
06/04/2012 - And finally got one!
Posts: 247Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2012
http://www.westpac.com.au/personal-banking/bank-accounts/everyday-accounts/low-cost-account/
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Subclass 176)
Software Programmer (261313)
05/03/2012 - Lodged visa application (Online)
06/07/2012 - CO allocated/Medicals requested
06/11/2012 - Medical exam at NHSI
06/28/2012 - PCCs submitted
07/03/2012 - Health requirements finalised
07/13/2012 - Visa granted (IED: 06/19/2013)
Thanks be to God!!!
Posts: 494Member
Joined: Nov 16, 2011
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
Nominated Occupation : Developer Programmer (261312)
02/28/2011 - ACS Finalized the Case (261312, PIM3, Group A)
03/07/2011 - IELTS Result Received L- 6.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.0, Overall Band Score-6.5 (BC)
03/13/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
11/09/2011 - CO Allocation
12/02/2011 - Medicals Finalised
12/02/2011 - FINISH LINE!! (Visa Grant)
03/23/2012 - My first day @Melbourne
04/14/2012 - Started looking for a .Net Developer job
06/04/2012 - And finally got one!
Posts: 247Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2012
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Subclass 176)
Software Programmer (261313)
05/03/2012 - Lodged visa application (Online)
06/07/2012 - CO allocated/Medicals requested
06/11/2012 - Medical exam at NHSI
06/28/2012 - PCCs submitted
07/03/2012 - Health requirements finalised
07/13/2012 - Visa granted (IED: 06/19/2013)
Thanks be to God!!!
Posts: 247Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2012
http://www.nab.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/nab/nab/home/personal_finance/5/6
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Subclass 176)
Software Programmer (261313)
05/03/2012 - Lodged visa application (Online)
06/07/2012 - CO allocated/Medicals requested
06/11/2012 - Medical exam at NHSI
06/28/2012 - PCCs submitted
07/03/2012 - Health requirements finalised
07/13/2012 - Visa granted (IED: 06/19/2013)
Thanks be to God!!!
Posts: 528Member
Joined: Jan 08, 2011
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application
Posts: 55Member
Joined: Jun 08, 2012
Occupation: Developer Programmer
Sep 5, 2012 - Lodged 457 Visa Application
Sep 17, 2012 - Health requirements finalized
Sep 18, 2012 - Visa grant!
April, 2015 - Lodged 186 Visa Application
September, 2015 - PR visa grant!
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
if your employer/sponsor appointed a migration agent, then its possible that the confirmation letter was sent to them..
Normally, in the application form, they will ask you, who should be the point of contact for all information/questions during process... so kung sino ang nakalagay dyan, then dun nila isesend lahat ng information regarding your application..
but yes, if the VEVO says your visa has been approved, then its approved.
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..
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: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
tpos nakalagay folowing info :
Name, visa type and visa conditions, Initial entry date
Date granted, multiple travel, must not arrive after (visa exp date)
Holder permitted to remain in australia indefinitely
pinaka gusto ko ung last statement.. hehe
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..
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Very, very, very valuable...
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: 55Member
Joined: Jun 08, 2012
Occupation: Developer Programmer
Sep 5, 2012 - Lodged 457 Visa Application
Sep 17, 2012 - Health requirements finalized
Sep 18, 2012 - Visa grant!
April, 2015 - Lodged 186 Visa Application
September, 2015 - PR visa grant!
Posts: 55Member
Joined: Jun 08, 2012
Occupation: Developer Programmer
Sep 5, 2012 - Lodged 457 Visa Application
Sep 17, 2012 - Health requirements finalized
Sep 18, 2012 - Visa grant!
April, 2015 - Lodged 186 Visa Application
September, 2015 - PR visa grant!
Posts: 1,455Member
Joined: Apr 26, 2011
Posts: 854Member
Joined: May 27, 2011
Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)
Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Posts: 153Member
Joined: Sep 10, 2012
how cold is cold dyan? WA-bound nga pala kami. advantage ba na may dalang thermal wear para sa mga taong lamigin ?
tia!
Posts: 854Member
Joined: May 27, 2011
Okay lang po ma'am, madami po ako dala niyan nun pagpunta ko dito. Declare mo lang as medicine. Yun ako hindi ko dineclare pero tinanong ko sa customs officer na nakatayo sa malapit sa pila. Sabi niya okay lang daw sa kanila yun, next time na lang daw declare ko. Ayun okay na. Pero advice ko po huwag na magdala masyado kasi hindi mo naman po magagamit. Ako sa more than 1 month ko isang paracetamol pa lang nagamit ko. Hahaha. Madami din naman gamot dito sa Pharmacy.
Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)
Posts: 314Member
Joined: Mar 22, 2012
Occupation: Industrial Engineer
11/05/2011 - IELTS exam at BC (L-6.5,R-6,W-6.5,S-6.5)
02/06/2012 - EA received my CDR
04/17/2012 - Received Favorable Letter from EA
04/21/2012 - IELTS exam retake at IDP (L-8, R-6, W-6.5, S-6)
07/03/2012 - Applied online for SA Statesponsorship
08/13/2012 - SA SS approved
08/16/2012 - Received an invitation in skill select
09/11/2012 - Lodge a visa subclass 190
09/13/2012 - Acknowledgement Receipt & Medicals Requested
09/19/2012 - Medicals Done
12/11/2012 - Medicals Finalised
12/14/2012 - Visa Grant
03/18/2013 - Flight to Adelaide
04/22/2013 - Got my first Job
Posts: 854Member
Joined: May 27, 2011
Yep pwede po yun. Basta travelling with a child. Pero if I were you konti na lang if ever dalhin niyo, kasi madami naman dito. Yun baby ko Nan HA 3. Meron din dito S26. Affordable dito, if dito ka sumusweldo (for me ha). Price range A$19-25. Yun Nan HA 3 A$20 for 900g. Yun ang sa baby ko. Sa Woolworths ko nakita.
Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)
Posts: 314Member
Joined: Mar 22, 2012
Occupation: Industrial Engineer
11/05/2011 - IELTS exam at BC (L-6.5,R-6,W-6.5,S-6.5)
02/06/2012 - EA received my CDR
04/17/2012 - Received Favorable Letter from EA
04/21/2012 - IELTS exam retake at IDP (L-8, R-6, W-6.5, S-6)
07/03/2012 - Applied online for SA Statesponsorship
08/13/2012 - SA SS approved
08/16/2012 - Received an invitation in skill select
09/11/2012 - Lodge a visa subclass 190
09/13/2012 - Acknowledgement Receipt & Medicals Requested
09/19/2012 - Medicals Done
12/11/2012 - Medicals Finalised
12/14/2012 - Visa Grant
03/18/2013 - Flight to Adelaide
04/22/2013 - Got my first Job