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mikaela01Sydney Posts: 265Member Joined: Jan 21, 2011
edited June 2012
engineers din kami pero di kami tga UP.. wala lang.. nakikisabat lang.. @teenZseyer: both are skills assessing bodies. ACS - Australian Computer Society, mostly IT occupations d2 po nagpapa assess; VETASSESS - Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services; general occupations/professionals and trade occupations ang cater ng assessing body na to. hope this helps!
29 May 2012 - lodged 176 online application
(Civil Engineer 233211;WA State Sponsored)
2 June 2012 - CO allocation
6 June 2012 - PCC uploaded
8 June 2012 - Medicals
21 June 2012 - further medical results received
25 June 2012 - Health requirements finalised
27 June 2012 - Visa Granted!! To God be the glory!
19 Aug 2012 - Landed in AU
Believe in the power of prayers! When challenges are so big that we feel our strength is not enough to carry them , keep on going. The extra mile is where the GRACE OF GOD begins.
LokiJrQuezon City Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Sana mas marami pang makarinig ng visa na ito. Parang regalo na to para sa mga UP engineers natin hehe...yun nga lang brain drain uli bansa natin hehe
mikaela01Sydney Posts: 265Member Joined: Jan 21, 2011
sa totoo lang nag try kami ng path na to.. my husband tried to have his MS sa UP kaya lang sa sobrang busy ng schedule at hirap sa UP, kailangan i-give up at maghanap ng ibang path papuntang Australia..
29 May 2012 - lodged 176 online application
(Civil Engineer 233211;WA State Sponsored)
2 June 2012 - CO allocation
6 June 2012 - PCC uploaded
8 June 2012 - Medicals
21 June 2012 - further medical results received
25 June 2012 - Health requirements finalised
27 June 2012 - Visa Granted!! To God be the glory!
19 Aug 2012 - Landed in AU
Believe in the power of prayers! When challenges are so big that we feel our strength is not enough to carry them , keep on going. The extra mile is where the GRACE OF GOD begins.
JClemMelbourne Posts: 528Member Joined: Jan 08, 2011
1. You can search in gumtree.com.au. Medyo challenge if wala ka pa dun sa AU especially if agent yung nag-ooffer nun place for rent. Usually they will ask for a job contract or reference/recommendation from your previous agent, which is not possible kasi first time mo pa lang sa Australia. But if renters lang kausap mo who usually search for someone na magtutuloy ng contract nila, baka may chance ka. You can also keep an eye in this forum, minsan meron nag-ooffer. $150-200 is actually ok na. If willing ka na may ka-share sa room baka lower pa ang makuha mo.
2. Basta wag ka lang muna mapili, I believe madali ka makakakuha ng work. That's my mantra too. Wala pa din ako sa AU. This October pa lang lipad namin ni hubby, no job offer yet. For me, masyado na matagal if wala ka pa work on your 3rd month. Something must be wrong with your resume and even cover letter or during interviews.
3. So far, seek.com ang ok. You can also check careerone.com.au. Pagdating mo sa AU ng wala pang work, you can also check ads in newspapers. Usually, Saturday daw ang madaming postings.
4. Kami ng hubby ko estimate namin is 2K to 2.5K samin dalawa na po yun. So if ikaw lang po, maybe around 1.5K to 1.8K should be enough. Tipid muna sa umpisa.
5. Di ko pa masasagot to sa ngayon but I think madami din.
You can also read the thread Things to do before going to Au and Things to do after arriving in AU.
God bless! Keep your questions coming. Maraming sasagot sayo dito.
1. I don't have any relatives in OZ and will be doing everything solo, is it difficult to find cheap lodging (around $150-200/wk), and where would I look for ads?
2. Is it difficult to get a part-time job while looking for permanent/full-time employment (since I'll only be bringing money good for 2-3 months, and hoping part-time jobs would cover expenses while searching for a permanent job)?
3. I only know of seek.com.au for job searching- is this adequate?
4. Could I ask for a rough estimate of monthly living expenses?
5. Madami bang Pinoy sa Melbourne? feel ko ma-ho-homesick ako e
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
@JClem hello! thanks for answering!! whoa $150-200 is okay na? yay! I also wouldn't mind if may kashare sa room so yun pala isang challenge- find renters willing to let me stay pag 3rd month wala pa, panic mode ) thanks sa reference websites, will definitely check 'em out
Visa 189 Skilled Independent Timeline (Industrial Engineer)
11 July 2013 - Engineers Australia skills assessment lodged
05 October 2013 - Engineers Australia assessment results
17 October 2013 - NAATI exam
15 January 2014 - NAATI results
16 January 2014 - 189 EOI lodged (60 points)
10 February 2014 - 189 Visa invitation received
15 February 2014 - 189 Visa lodged
16 February 2014 - All documents uploaded
17 February 2014 - All documents received
05 March 2014 - Immigration Medical Exam
17 March 2014 - Medicals received
19 March 2014 - 189 Visa Granted!!
Visa 476 Skilled Recognized Graduate Timeline
21 April 2012 - IELTS Exam
05 May 2012 - IELTS Result: S&L-8.5; W&R-7.5; OB-8
15 May 2012 - Submitted 476 Online Application
23 June 2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
17 July 2012 - Medicals and Other Documents Received
23 July 2012 - Medicals Referred
03 September 2012 - Medicals Finalized, Visa Granted
21 February 2013 - Arrival in Sydney
JClemMelbourne Posts: 528Member Joined: Jan 08, 2011
Ipon ka pa more pocket money. September pa lang naman, more time pa.
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
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
edited September 2012
Mabuhay ang IE.. lol. i did MSIE sa UP nung 2006.. hindi ko pa alam ang visa na ito nun...
Medyo malayo pa ang feb.. and i doubt kung nagpapalease ang mga house owners as early as today... kung wala ka mahanap.. your option is to find a hostel.. they said its approx 20aud/day..
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
Yeah, mabuhay ang mga Intellectual Engineers!
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
Visa 189 Skilled Independent Timeline (Industrial Engineer)
11 July 2013 - Engineers Australia skills assessment lodged
05 October 2013 - Engineers Australia assessment results
17 October 2013 - NAATI exam
15 January 2014 - NAATI results
16 January 2014 - 189 EOI lodged (60 points)
10 February 2014 - 189 Visa invitation received
15 February 2014 - 189 Visa lodged
16 February 2014 - All documents uploaded
17 February 2014 - All documents received
05 March 2014 - Immigration Medical Exam
17 March 2014 - Medicals received
19 March 2014 - 189 Visa Granted!!
Visa 476 Skilled Recognized Graduate Timeline
21 April 2012 - IELTS Exam
05 May 2012 - IELTS Result: S&L-8.5; W&R-7.5; OB-8
15 May 2012 - Submitted 476 Online Application
23 June 2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
17 July 2012 - Medicals and Other Documents Received
23 July 2012 - Medicals Referred
03 September 2012 - Medicals Finalized, Visa Granted
21 February 2013 - Arrival in Sydney
hotshotSydney Posts: 1,643Member Joined: Nov 10, 2011
IE din ang tinapos ko....Inhinyero sa Electronics. hehehe
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
JClemMelbourne Posts: 528Member Joined: Jan 08, 2011
edited September 2012
@hotshot wow! IE ka din pala or slow lang ako sa joke mo, EE ka talaga? Pero di ka nag-practice ng engineering? Kita ko kasi analyst programmer ka. Same tayo, IT ang field ko ngayon pero somewhat nagagamit ko kahit pano ang pagiging IE like sa IT process improvements.
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
hotshotSydney Posts: 1,643Member Joined: Nov 10, 2011
@JClem : ECE po ako talaga. hehehe! yup, di ko na po na-practice ang ECE ko (sayang ang license) kasi napadpad ako sa IT field. hehe! indirectly, nagagamit ko dahil nahasa ang utak sa problem solving logic. pero kung yung ECE theories talaga...nope!
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
stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
haha pareho tayo @hotshot hehe pero i still have my license. mgpparenew nga ako ulit this year eh. hehehe
261313 (Software Engineer)
Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney
"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3
ghypezMandaluyong Posts: 58Member Joined: Aug 25, 2011
Adrielli, elbi or diliman? Hehe. May mga kilala ako dito na IE din. Nakita ko lang yung 476 kaya napansin ko ung thread. Anyway, wala ka bang kasabay? Pede ka pang mag recruit ng friends mo para may kasabay ka. Kung ala talaga, orgmates. Baka may orgmates ka dito at hindi mo lang alam, better check your alumni records/database. IESO or IE Circle<?> or UPIE Club or EnSoc or EngSoc. Meron ata dito sa Au. Sydney based yung dalawang kilala kong IE. May darating pa ata sa November.
With regards sa lodging, mas malayo sa city/business area, mas mura. pag mamimili ka ng titirhan, piliin mo yung may internet na libre or mura. Kasi kelangan mo talaga ng internet. Una, dahil sa job hunting, pangalawa dahil sa entertainment (FB inc), lastly para may pangtawag ka sa inyo (viber or skype). Dito ka na sa forum mag post ng ad mo regarding sa lodging, siguro 5 weeks before flight mo.
Job boards/ sites: Seek.com. au jobsjobsjobs trovit gumtree linkedin
Magluto ka. Magiging friends mo sina ham, sausages, egg, mi goreng, lucky me, murang chicken, baked beans, potatoes and si kanin. Dyan ka magsimula sa mga yan. Samahan mo na ng 2 dollars na 2-Liter milk. Wag ka muna mamasyal kapag walang mag ssponsor/libre sa iyo, wag ka ma excite, 18 months ang visa mo. Hehe.
Melbourne. Wala akong kilala. Though meron daw dun. Hehe. Sydney and Perth ung mga kilala kong isko at iska.
Pahabol: Aside sa Phone mo ngayon, dapat may secondary phone ka. Kung balak mo i-roaming ung isa, dun mo ilagay yung sim card sa hindi mo masyadong favorite na phone. Recommended na android phone or iphone primary phone mo. Para may apps la like google maps, 131500 (transport info), Navdroyd and Tripview.
ghypezMandaluyong Posts: 58Member Joined: Aug 25, 2011
ei. Sorry sa late reply. All campuses of UP, pwede.
Eto: Dapat Recent Grad, Wala pang 2 years na grad, dapat na file mo na yung application. kahit hindi ka board passer.
kapag di ka UP grad pero Engg, kumuha kayo ng masteral sa UP. Yun ang suggestion ko. You can study on weekends naman so pwedeng pwede. Tpos pag dating niyo dito, asikaso na ng Engineers Australia. After that, file na ng PR.
Sure ball ung PR niyo kapag
1. more than 3 years exp outside Australia 2. 1 year exp sa Australia (dapat engg ang background) 3. 7 ang IELTS, at least.
70++ points na ata un kagad. Walang kahirap hirap. Kainggit. Ako kelangan ko ng 8 sa IELTS para sure ball. Wala akong 3 years exp sa pinas, nag board exam pa kasi e. haha
Hello po, ako po ay nagbabalak din na kumuha ng 476 (upd bsem 2011 grad) Tips naman dyan hehe
Mahirap ba kayang makahanap ng trabaho pagdating ng AU, bilang syempre ay konti pa lang work exp pagdating. Kelangan din ba yun na mag-register with EA? Ang confusing ng mga website e. )
Ayun lang. Good luck sa atin!
ghypezMandaluyong Posts: 58Member Joined: Aug 25, 2011
BSME?
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
edited September 2012
Hello po, ako po ay nagbabalak din na kumuha ng 476 (upd bsem 2011 grad) Tips naman dyan hehe
Mahirap ba kayang makahanap ng trabaho pagdating ng AU, bilang syempre ay konti pa lang work exp pagdating. Kelangan din ba yun na mag-register with EA? Ang confusing ng mga website e. )
Ayun lang. Good luck sa atin!
simple lang po ang requirements ng visa 476.. so there is really no "TIPS" required.. hehehe just get all your documents and submit...
regarding job hunting in AU.. iba iba ang exp ng mga forumers... some got a job in just 2 weeks.. others said average time to land a job is approx 3 months... some said 5 months.. it really depends on several factors, your skills, location, work exp, and luck...
for sure maraming part time jobs available.. although most are not related to your college degree or current work exp, it will surely help you pay the bills...
browse the forum.. read other threads... goodluck...
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..
ghypezMandaluyong Posts: 58Member Joined: Aug 25, 2011
^^ skills. luck. kulitin mo din ung mga employer/HR na mga nasendan mo ng resume/cv. mas mahirap kung nasa pinas ka hanap ng work. kasi bihira ang tatawag sa iyo, kasi la ka pa naman exp tlga. kapag andito ka na, get a sim, buy load (recharge ang tawag dito) may plan naman na 30 dollars a month. Ok na yun. After a day mo magsubmit ng resume, tawagan mo na. Ayusin mo na pala yung resume and cover letter mo para mas mabilis makahanap ng work. Wag kang mapili sa work if ever. Estimator kung estimator, cadet kung cadet, trainee kung trainee, assistant kung assistant, junior kung junior. Ayan, may mga keywords ka na kapag hanap work ha. Estimator, trainee, assistant, junior. Pero swerte mo na lang kapag nakapasok ka as project engineer or same position mo sa pinas.
While working, you can do your career episodes for EA. I can give you some tips, pero siyempre, galing din yun sa iba. Hehe. Ginagawa ko din ngayon ung career episodes ko. Grab the opportunity! Apply ka na. Swerte nga natin at may easier ticket tayo for Australia. Ewan ko na lang kapag papakawalan mo. malapit na ang 2013. Hindi ka na pwede sa Visa 476 if ever.
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
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..
ghypezMandaluyong Posts: 58Member Joined: Aug 25, 2011
@adrielli: good thing real name mo ginamit mo dito sa forum. Already told an IE friend sa pagpunta mo dito sa Au. Sa Sydney ka na lang daw pumunta. Orgmates pala kayo sa circle/club.
I would like to inform other Visa 476 holders na mas mahirap na ang pag apply ng Visa 189 para sa atin. Dapat lang IELTS = 8. kapag IELTS =7, malabo. Dapat pala nag review ako before taking IELTS, para sure ball yung PR. I have to take IELTS again.
If IELTS OB = 7; no 3 years exp outside Australia;
Age = 30 pts EA = 15 pts Exp (at least 1 year working in AU) = 5 pts IELTS = 10 pts
= 60 pts
If IELTS OB = 8; no 3 years exp outside Australia;
Age = 30 pts EA = 15 pts Exp (at least 1 year working in AU) = 5 pts IELTS = 20 pts
= 70 pts
For 3 years exp outside Australia: hindi yata considered yung sa Practicum/OJT, dapat paid and at least 20<?> hours a week yung work.
Aim for IELTS OB = 8.
Adrielli's expression after reading my post ----> : )
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
@ghypez - why not apply for state sponsorship?... tutal nasa australia kana at nagwork na dyan.. mas mabilis na sguro ma-approve kayo... so additional 5 pts din un...
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..
ghypezMandaluyong Posts: 58Member Joined: Aug 25, 2011
@lock_code2004: interested ako dyan. Pano yan? Ilang points kelangan? Hehe
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
@lock_code2004: interested ako dyan. Pano yan? Ilang points kelangan? Hehe
once you have submitted your EOI... go to the specific state's immigration website... and submit the requirements (Skills assessment, IELTS, and EOI reference number).. some states have application fee.. alam ko SA is free..
once approved, they will check your EOI, and then select you (invitation to apply for visa).. that's it.. so kung meron ka nang 60 pts ngaun... may additional 5 pts ang state sponsorship..
and from what i've read here.. most of those with State sponsorships were immediately invited.. based sa report ng skillselect, continuous ang invitation pag state sponsored, unlike pag visa 189, they invite only once/twice a month...
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..
vinpackPetaling Jaya Posts: 31Member Joined: Aug 12, 2012
For visa 190, it is also important to take note of the specific requirements per state. For example, queensland would only sponsor civil engineers with 5 years experience and you also have to be registered to its board. Meanwhile, i believe WA and SA would only require 1-2 years of skilled employment.
This should be considered as a serious option in lieu of 189. you can even only score 55points because the additional 5points from the invite will bring your total mark to 60, and this is the new pass mark if i'm not mistaken.
10/25/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
12/05/2011 - CO allocated/Medical Exam Request
12/13/2011 - Medical Exam
01/03/2012 - Health Requirements Finalised
01/13/2012 - Visa Granted
10/29/2012 - Flight to AU
10/30/2012 - Australia, Finally!
ghypezMandaluyong Posts: 58Member Joined: Aug 25, 2011
Thanks a lot. Now I'm thinking about relocating in Adelaide. If my IELTS OB is below 8, lipat na ako ng state.
Captain_AAUSTRALIA Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator Joined: Jul 04, 2012
@ghypez dre elbi ka ba? anung course? CE here. Elbi. hopefully by nex yr makapunta ako jan perth.
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
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
For visa 190, it is also important to take note of the specific requirements per state. For example, queensland would only sponsor civil engineers with 5 years experience and you also have to be registered to its board. Meanwhile, i believe WA and SA would only require 1-2 years of skilled employment.
This should be considered as a serious option in lieu of 189. you can even only score 55points because the additional 5points from the invite will bring your total mark to 60, and this is the new pass mark if i'm not mistaken.
Cheers!
good point... kaya naman related dyan is this story: Queensland to ease Australia visa requirements for skilled workers
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..
ghypezMandaluyong Posts: 58Member Joined: Aug 25, 2011
EngSoc? CEO? UPCES? Lahat yan meron dito. ESG wala pa. Meron pala next month. oo CE ako.
Hello, tanong po ulit, tinatanggap po ba ng DIAC yung standard na English Translation of Diploma na iniissue ng OUR? Or kelangan ko pa pong magrequest na lagyan ng OUR nung other details ng translator like: address, telephone number, and details of their qualifications and experience in the language being translated? Salamat po.
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@teenZseyer: both are skills assessing bodies. ACS - Australian Computer Society, mostly IT occupations d2 po nagpapa assess; VETASSESS - Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services; general occupations/professionals and trade occupations ang cater ng assessing body na to.
hope this helps!
29 May 2012 - lodged 176 online application
(Civil Engineer 233211;WA State Sponsored)
2 June 2012 - CO allocation
6 June 2012 - PCC uploaded
8 June 2012 - Medicals
21 June 2012 - further medical results received
25 June 2012 - Health requirements finalised
27 June 2012 - Visa Granted!! To God be the glory!
19 Aug 2012 - Landed in AU
Believe in the power of prayers!
When challenges are so big that we feel our strength is not enough to carry them , keep on going. The extra mile is where the GRACE OF GOD begins.
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Posts: 265Member
Joined: Jan 21, 2011
29 May 2012 - lodged 176 online application
(Civil Engineer 233211;WA State Sponsored)
2 June 2012 - CO allocation
6 June 2012 - PCC uploaded
8 June 2012 - Medicals
21 June 2012 - further medical results received
25 June 2012 - Health requirements finalised
27 June 2012 - Visa Granted!! To God be the glory!
19 Aug 2012 - Landed in AU
Believe in the power of prayers!
When challenges are so big that we feel our strength is not enough to carry them , keep on going. The extra mile is where the GRACE OF GOD begins.
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To answer your questions:
1. You can search in gumtree.com.au. Medyo challenge if wala ka pa dun sa AU especially if agent yung nag-ooffer nun place for rent. Usually they will ask for a job contract or reference/recommendation from your previous agent, which is not possible kasi first time mo pa lang sa Australia. But if renters lang kausap mo who usually search for someone na magtutuloy ng contract nila, baka may chance ka. You can also keep an eye in this forum, minsan meron nag-ooffer. $150-200 is actually ok na. If willing ka na may ka-share sa room baka lower pa ang makuha mo.
2. Basta wag ka lang muna mapili, I believe madali ka makakakuha ng work. That's my mantra too. Wala pa din ako sa AU. This October pa lang lipad namin ni hubby, no job offer yet. For me, masyado na matagal if wala ka pa work on your 3rd month. Something must be wrong with your resume and even cover letter or during interviews.
3. So far, seek.com ang ok. You can also check careerone.com.au. Pagdating mo sa AU ng wala pang work, you can also check ads in newspapers. Usually, Saturday daw ang madaming postings.
4. Kami ng hubby ko estimate namin is 2K to 2.5K samin dalawa na po yun. So if ikaw lang po, maybe around 1.5K to 1.8K should be enough. Tipid muna sa umpisa.
5. Di ko pa masasagot to sa ngayon but I think madami din.
You can also read the thread Things to do before going to Au and Things to do after arriving in AU.
God bless! Keep your questions coming. Maraming sasagot sayo dito.
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
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Visa 189 Skilled Independent Timeline (Industrial Engineer)
11 July 2013 - Engineers Australia skills assessment lodged
05 October 2013 - Engineers Australia assessment results
17 October 2013 - NAATI exam
15 January 2014 - NAATI results
16 January 2014 - 189 EOI lodged (60 points)
10 February 2014 - 189 Visa invitation received
15 February 2014 - 189 Visa lodged
16 February 2014 - All documents uploaded
17 February 2014 - All documents received
05 March 2014 - Immigration Medical Exam
17 March 2014 - Medicals received
19 March 2014 - 189 Visa Granted!!
Visa 476 Skilled Recognized Graduate Timeline
21 April 2012 - IELTS Exam
05 May 2012 - IELTS Result: S&L-8.5; W&R-7.5; OB-8
15 May 2012 - Submitted 476 Online Application
23 June 2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
17 July 2012 - Medicals and Other Documents Received
23 July 2012 - Medicals Referred
03 September 2012 - Medicals Finalized, Visa Granted
21 February 2013 - Arrival in Sydney
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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
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Medyo malayo pa ang feb.. and i doubt kung nagpapalease ang mga house owners as early as today... kung wala ka mahanap.. your option is to find a hostel.. they said its approx 20aud/day..
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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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
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Visa 189 Skilled Independent Timeline (Industrial Engineer)
11 July 2013 - Engineers Australia skills assessment lodged
05 October 2013 - Engineers Australia assessment results
17 October 2013 - NAATI exam
15 January 2014 - NAATI results
16 January 2014 - 189 EOI lodged (60 points)
10 February 2014 - 189 Visa invitation received
15 February 2014 - 189 Visa lodged
16 February 2014 - All documents uploaded
17 February 2014 - All documents received
05 March 2014 - Immigration Medical Exam
17 March 2014 - Medicals received
19 March 2014 - 189 Visa Granted!!
Visa 476 Skilled Recognized Graduate Timeline
21 April 2012 - IELTS Exam
05 May 2012 - IELTS Result: S&L-8.5; W&R-7.5; OB-8
15 May 2012 - Submitted 476 Online Application
23 June 2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
17 July 2012 - Medicals and Other Documents Received
23 July 2012 - Medicals Referred
03 September 2012 - Medicals Finalized, Visa Granted
21 February 2013 - Arrival in Sydney
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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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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
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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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261313 (Software Engineer)
Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney
"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3
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With regards sa lodging, mas malayo sa city/business area, mas mura. pag mamimili ka ng titirhan, piliin mo yung may internet na libre or mura. Kasi kelangan mo talaga ng internet. Una, dahil sa job hunting, pangalawa dahil sa entertainment (FB inc), lastly para may pangtawag ka sa inyo (viber or skype). Dito ka na sa forum mag post ng ad mo regarding sa lodging, siguro 5 weeks before flight mo.
Job boards/ sites: Seek.com. au jobsjobsjobs trovit gumtree linkedin
Magluto ka. Magiging friends mo sina ham, sausages, egg, mi goreng, lucky me, murang chicken, baked beans, potatoes and si kanin. Dyan ka magsimula sa mga yan. Samahan mo na ng 2 dollars na 2-Liter milk. Wag ka muna mamasyal kapag walang mag ssponsor/libre sa iyo, wag ka ma excite, 18 months ang visa mo. Hehe.
Melbourne. Wala akong kilala. Though meron daw dun. Hehe. Sydney and Perth ung mga kilala kong isko at iska.
Pahabol: Aside sa Phone mo ngayon, dapat may secondary phone ka. Kung balak mo i-roaming ung isa, dun mo ilagay yung sim card sa hindi mo masyadong favorite na phone. Recommended na android phone or iphone primary phone mo. Para may apps la like google maps, 131500 (transport info), Navdroyd and Tripview.
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Eto: Dapat Recent Grad, Wala pang 2 years na grad, dapat na file mo na yung application. kahit hindi ka board passer.
kapag di ka UP grad pero Engg, kumuha kayo ng masteral sa UP. Yun ang suggestion ko. You can study on weekends naman so pwedeng pwede. Tpos pag dating niyo dito, asikaso na ng Engineers Australia. After that, file na ng PR.
Sure ball ung PR niyo kapag
1. more than 3 years exp outside Australia
2. 1 year exp sa Australia (dapat engg ang background)
3. 7 ang IELTS, at least.
70++ points na ata un kagad. Walang kahirap hirap. Kainggit. Ako kelangan ko ng 8 sa IELTS para sure ball. Wala akong 3 years exp sa pinas, nag board exam pa kasi e. haha
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Mahirap ba kayang makahanap ng trabaho pagdating ng AU, bilang syempre ay konti pa lang work exp pagdating. Kelangan din ba yun na mag-register with EA? Ang confusing ng mga website e. )
Ayun lang. Good luck sa atin!
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just get all your documents and submit...
regarding job hunting in AU.. iba iba ang exp ng mga forumers... some got a job in just 2 weeks.. others said average time to land a job is approx 3 months... some said 5 months..
it really depends on several factors, your skills, location, work exp, and luck...
for sure maraming part time jobs available.. although most are not related to your college degree or current work exp, it will surely help you pay the bills...
browse the forum.. read other threads...
goodluck...
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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While working, you can do your career episodes for EA. I can give you some tips, pero siyempre, galing din yun sa iba. Hehe. Ginagawa ko din ngayon ung career episodes ko. Grab the opportunity! Apply ka na. Swerte nga natin at may easier ticket tayo for Australia. Ewan ko na lang kapag papakawalan mo. malapit na ang 2013. Hindi ka na pwede sa Visa 476 if ever.
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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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@adrielli: good thing real name mo ginamit mo dito sa forum. Already told an IE friend sa pagpunta mo dito sa Au. Sa Sydney ka na lang daw pumunta. Orgmates pala kayo sa circle/club.
I would like to inform other Visa 476 holders na mas mahirap na ang pag apply ng Visa 189 para sa atin. Dapat lang IELTS = 8. kapag IELTS =7, malabo. Dapat pala nag review ako before taking IELTS, para sure ball yung PR. I have to take IELTS again.
If IELTS OB = 7; no 3 years exp outside Australia;
Age = 30 pts
EA = 15 pts
Exp (at least 1 year working in AU) = 5 pts
IELTS = 10 pts
= 60 pts
If IELTS OB = 8; no 3 years exp outside Australia;
Age = 30 pts
EA = 15 pts
Exp (at least 1 year working in AU) = 5 pts
IELTS = 20 pts
= 70 pts
For 3 years exp outside Australia: hindi yata considered yung sa Practicum/OJT, dapat paid and at least 20<?> hours a week yung work.
Aim for IELTS OB = 8.
Adrielli's expression after reading my post ----> : )
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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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go to the specific state's immigration website... and submit the requirements (Skills assessment, IELTS, and EOI reference number).. some states have application fee.. alam ko SA is free..
once approved, they will check your EOI, and then select you (invitation to apply for visa)..
that's it.. so kung meron ka nang 60 pts ngaun... may additional 5 pts ang state sponsorship..
and from what i've read here.. most of those with State sponsorships were immediately invited..
based sa report ng skillselect, continuous ang invitation pag state sponsored, unlike pag visa 189, they invite only once/twice a month...
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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This should be considered as a serious option in lieu of 189. you can even only score 55points because the additional 5points from the invite will bring your total mark to 60, and this is the new pass mark if i'm not mistaken.
Cheers!
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10/25/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
12/05/2011 - CO allocated/Medical Exam Request
12/13/2011 - Medical Exam
01/03/2012 - Health Requirements Finalised
01/13/2012 - Visa Granted
10/29/2012 - Flight to AU
10/30/2012 - Australia, Finally!
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dre elbi ka ba? anung course? CE here. Elbi. hopefully by nex yr makapunta ako jan perth.
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
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Queensland to ease Australia visa requirements for skilled workers
http://www.visabureau.com/australia/news/13-09-2012/queensland-to-ease-australia-visa-requirements-for-skilled-workers.aspx
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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