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  • mimaahkmimaahk Singapore
    Posts: 157Member
    Joined: Jun 27, 2011
    Salamat po sa mga inputs nyo, mukhang online lodging nalang din gagawin ko :)
  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
    Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 04, 2011
    sino accountant?

    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

  • jimbobjimbob Richardson
    Posts: 64Member
    Joined: Sep 21, 2011
    Hello, dapat ba old and new passport copies ang i-submit mo? meron kc akong 2 old + 1 new.

    salamat ...
  • gemini23gemini23 Win
    Posts: 265Member
    Joined: Aug 28, 2011
    Hi! I'm confused about whether to apply or not. I'm still single and I don't know have any relative or friend in Australia...is it advisable to migrate there alone? Any idea, what kind of life would it be for a single person migrating there?

    Follow your heart but trust your gut.

  • katlin924katlin924 Sydney
    Posts: 451Member
    Joined: Jul 05, 2011
    Hi @gemini23, what's your reason of picking Australia instead of other countries? From there, check if you really want to migrate. Hindi rin kasi biro ang pag-migrate. You'll start from scratch! Even though some of us might have relatives there, you still have to stand on your own and make your name.

    So isipin mo mabuti kung bket mo gsto mag-migrate. :) Kung ano man ang sagot mo, it will be your motivation to apply for an AU Visa.

    ACS, IELTS and Visa 175 Timeline
    28/07/2011 - Submitted ACS Online Application
    28/09/2011 - ACS Result: Group A
    08/10/2011 - IELTS Exam
    21/10/2011 - IELTS Result: L&R-8.5; W&S-7; OB-8
    22/11/2011 - Submitted Online Application
    05/05/2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
    31/05/2012 - Submitted requested documents
    02/06/2012 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord. :)
    05/2013 - Off to Sydney ^_^
    For the detailed timeline, check it here: Journey to the Land Down Under
    My personal blog: Kathleen's Daily Musings

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    @gemini23, anong bansa po ba pinagpipilian ninyo? Ako personally single at bata rin ako at mas gusto ko sa Australia kasi maganda ang social benefits, may work life balance at puwede mabuhay ang pamilya sa bansang ito...

    Pag-aralan ninyo po muna paano mag apply ng General Skilled Visa...yun na ang pinaka madali makuha bukod sa Student Visa kasi di niyo kailangan ng sponsorship :)
  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
    Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 04, 2011
    pano ako madami ako anak na bats pede ba ang bat family sa AU? :)

    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

  • gemini23gemini23 Win
    Posts: 265Member
    Joined: Aug 28, 2011
    Thanks for the replies. Yes, that's what I'm thinking right now, why Australia, what will I do there? What kind of life will I be having there? Sigh...I need to come up with ans answer asap so I can start making the move... will pray for this.

    Follow your heart but trust your gut.

  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,327Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 28, 2011
    ako singol pa walang sabit... lol

    Quotes:
    "Wise men learn from their mistakes, but wiser men learn from the mistakes of others."
    'Success is when you finished what you have started."

    If you’re looking for Church in Canberra ACT Australia and you want to fellowship with Christian Filipino Australian.
    Come and join us in Jesus Is Lord Church Canberra service every Sunday at 10:30AM to 12:30PM
    Where: 53 Georgina Crescent, Kaleen ACT 2617
    (Back of Kaleen Shopping Centre)
    For more information, please PM me or visit

    http://jilcanberra.org.au

    "To God be the glory"

  • jimbobjimbob Richardson
    Posts: 64Member
    Joined: Sep 21, 2011
    @jaero thank you po.
  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
    Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 04, 2011
    ako singol pa walang sabit... lol
    di nga toy hehehe

    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

  • ausie_dream2010ausie_dream2010 Sydney
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Feb 22, 2011
    @gemini23, if you are afraid to go to AU just because you are single, I'm willing to sacrifice myself just to help you... :-) I'm not kidding...
  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
    Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 04, 2011
    hehehe decent proposal, grab it gemini23

    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

  • gemini23gemini23 Win
    Posts: 265Member
    Joined: Aug 28, 2011
    @gemini23, if you are afraid to go to AU just because you are single, I'm willing to sacrifice myself just to help you... :-) I'm not kidding...
    Hi! Whether you are kidding or not, thanks for the attention. I'm not afraid of going to Australia just because I'm single....I'm just looking for good reasons to migrate there. I'm currently working outside the Philippines, I can say I'm making a good living here, I'm just thinking if it's worth to take the risk of moving from one country where I'm already comfortable to another country which is totally new for me. It's like starting from the scratch again if ever.

    Follow your heart but trust your gut.

  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,327Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 28, 2011
    @gemini23, if you are afraid to go to AU just because you are single, I'm willing to sacrifice myself just to help you... :-) I'm not kidding...
    Hi! Whether you are kidding or not, thanks for the attention. I'm not afraid of going to Australia just because I'm single....I'm just looking for good reasons to migrate there. I'm currently working outside the Philippines, I can say I'm making a good living here, I'm just thinking if it's worth to take the risk of moving from one country where I'm already comfortable to another country which is totally new for me. It's like starting from the scratch again if ever.
    permanent resident ka ba dyan sa lugar mo o citizen kana? kung okay ka nman dyan wag kana pumunta ng oz... back to zero ka pagpumunta ka dito

    Quotes:
    "Wise men learn from their mistakes, but wiser men learn from the mistakes of others."
    'Success is when you finished what you have started."

    If you’re looking for Church in Canberra ACT Australia and you want to fellowship with Christian Filipino Australian.
    Come and join us in Jesus Is Lord Church Canberra service every Sunday at 10:30AM to 12:30PM
    Where: 53 Georgina Crescent, Kaleen ACT 2617
    (Back of Kaleen Shopping Centre)
    For more information, please PM me or visit

    http://jilcanberra.org.au

    "To God be the glory"

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    @gemini23, May we ask where you are working right now? Of course people here will encourage you to move to Australia so to ease your concerns, it's always a good idea to migrate from a Third World Country (i.e. Philippines) to an Advanced Economy (i.e. Australia) if you are willing to live in unfamiliar lands. Advanced countries enjoy better pay, government benefits and over-all community life.

    So if you are already in one of these first world countries, then I would like to think, you are fine where you are right now. Baka hindi niyo pa po nakikita ang konkretong dahilan para kayo pumunta Australia so take your time :)
  • kidrockkidrock Sydney
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Jan 12, 2011
    additional to that australia always rank within top 5 of most livable country in the world in terms of benefits, emplyment rate.. etc.. daig pa america.
  • gemini23gemini23 Win
    Posts: 265Member
    Joined: Aug 28, 2011
    Thank you to all your feed backs...I'm currently working in Indonesia. As a teacher here, the salary is not that high but the cost of living here is quite low so it works fine for me. Btw, where can I take free immigration skill assessment?

    Follow your heart but trust your gut.

  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
    Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 04, 2011
    there is no free skills assessment as, afaik.

    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

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    edited October 2011
    Yung skills assessment (ACS, VETASSESS etc) actually yung pinakamahal sa requirements bago kayo makakapagpasa ng visa lodging. VETASSESS nasa 30k pesos ata.

    Puwede niyong gawin punta po kayo sa Visa Wizard ng DIAC site, maccheck po ninyo kung aabot ang current profile ninyo sa required points para makapagpasa ng General Skilled visa..Yun ang libre...Yung mga sinasabing 'free assessment' na inaadvertise ng ibang agents, parang ganyan din ang ibibigay nila (plus brief advice of course) :)
  • gemini23gemini23 Win
    Posts: 265Member
    Joined: Aug 28, 2011
    Thanks for the advice.

    Follow your heart but trust your gut.

  • kashichikashichi Davao City
    Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Aug 29, 2011
    already submitted by ACS application yesterday.. Good luck to me and everyone applying for AUS.. God bless us all :D

    Application Timeline:

    August 22, '11- Collate Documents
    October 9, '11 - Submitted ACS Skills Application
    October 12, 11 - Documents with Assessor, then next day Stage 4 of 5 :)

  • aoleeaolee Singapore
    Posts: 571Member, De-activated
    Joined: Dec 29, 2010
    @kashichi good luck! %%-

    Please contact admin if you need anything from me, I dont often login to this account.

    Please spare some time to read our "Rules" located at the bottom of the page.

  • ylaiylai Kuala Lumpur
    Posts: 63Member
    Joined: Jul 01, 2011
    @kashichi: God bless! Praying we all get positive results :)

    Time Line:
    09-08-2011: ACS received physical documents
    10-13-2011: ACS result (PIM3, Group A)

  • gemini23gemini23 Win
    Posts: 265Member
    Joined: Aug 28, 2011
    Is it true upon lodging your visa application, you have to pay the first installment which costs almost $A 3000 ? How about if you don't have any dependent, is there still a need to pay for the second installment? Please someone enlighten me about this. Thanks in advance.

    Follow your heart but trust your gut.

  • katlin924katlin924 Sydney
    Posts: 451Member
    Joined: Jul 05, 2011
    Goodluck @kashichi,,, si pareng Scott din naman assessor mo dba? Hahaha! Ok na yon.. :)

    Hi @gemini23.. yung first installment is $2960 to be exact. You don't need to pay the 2nd installment kung wala ka namang dependent. Kung solo ka lang, first installment lang ang babayaran mo. :)

    ACS, IELTS and Visa 175 Timeline
    28/07/2011 - Submitted ACS Online Application
    28/09/2011 - ACS Result: Group A
    08/10/2011 - IELTS Exam
    21/10/2011 - IELTS Result: L&R-8.5; W&S-7; OB-8
    22/11/2011 - Submitted Online Application
    05/05/2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
    31/05/2012 - Submitted requested documents
    02/06/2012 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord. :)
    05/2013 - Off to Sydney ^_^
    For the detailed timeline, check it here: Journey to the Land Down Under
    My personal blog: Kathleen's Daily Musings

  • gemini23gemini23 Win
    Posts: 265Member
    Joined: Aug 28, 2011
    Thanks Katlin for clarifying this to me....how about paying this amount upfront upon lodging your visa application?

    Follow your heart but trust your gut.

  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,327Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 28, 2011
    Thanks Katlin for clarifying this to me....how about paying this amount upfront upon lodging your visa application?
    yes you need to pay once you lodge

    Quotes:
    "Wise men learn from their mistakes, but wiser men learn from the mistakes of others."
    'Success is when you finished what you have started."

    If you’re looking for Church in Canberra ACT Australia and you want to fellowship with Christian Filipino Australian.
    Come and join us in Jesus Is Lord Church Canberra service every Sunday at 10:30AM to 12:30PM
    Where: 53 Georgina Crescent, Kaleen ACT 2617
    (Back of Kaleen Shopping Centre)
    For more information, please PM me or visit

    http://jilcanberra.org.au

    "To God be the glory"

  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
    Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 04, 2011
    totoy magkano nagastos mo sa pag process ng migration mo noon?

    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

  • tootzkietootzkie Sydney
    Posts: 200Member
    Joined: Jan 15, 2011
    General Skilled Migration expenditure: (in PhP)
    Without Migration Agent

    1. IELTS = more or less 8,500
    2. skills assessment = more or less 17,000
    3 lodging visa (175/176/475) = more or less 130,00
    4. Other expenses like notarial services, courier = 3,000

    TOTAL : 158,500 (estimate)

    Tip:

    - Take IELTS first. This is the hardest requirement to pass. Its validity is 2 years unlike skills assessment that expires within a year (example ACS).

    - Skills assessment is easy. If you have sufficient work experience and confidence then you'll surely get positive assessment. Take IELTS first, and once you obtained band 7.0 across all test components then "skilled migration" is far way easy, trust me.
    vpaulo
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