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ladymamba24 · December 2016

@jams sis! Nag-iba na nga yung status, kakacheck ko lang ulit ngayon - "Health Clearance provided - no action required" na!!! Thank you, Lord!

Dumaan ako ng church kanina to pray for this, and pagdating ko sa office, I checked lang kasi mag-ask sana ako sa clinic regarding dun sa result. Tapos nakita ko cleared na! Good morning indeed!

Thank you sis sa pagsagot sa mga tanong ko. Kabado talaga ako kagabi. It really helps din kapag may nakakausap ka tungkol sa gumugulo sa utak mo.

jams · December 2016

@ladymamba24 congrats sis!! Galing talaga ni Lord

MayoMay · December 2016

Update ko lang din.. nwala yung updated ko entry sa list.. paano ba saan batch ba dapat ako. if Sept. ang EOI ko, Nov. naman ang visa lodgement...waiting pa sa grant so sana sa Dec. pag ganyan saan batch ba dapat.. though nag uupdate pa din ako sa Sept. batch and active pa din sa FB group..

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***GRANTS***
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
1. @telly_doo| 190 | 02-Nov-2016 | Direct Grant | GSM Brisbane | 15-Nov-2016 | Melbourne | March 2017
2. @karel19 | 189 | 1-Nov-16 | Direct Grant | GSM Brisbane l 18-Nov-16 | NSW | Initial Entry Month/Year
3. @mugsy27 | 189 | 21-Nov-16 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide | 28-Nov-16 | NSW | May 2017 or July 2017
4. @jams | 190 | 28-Nov-16 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide | 08-Dec-16 | NSW | Jan-Mar 2017

***VISA LODGE***
Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
1. @pink | 190| 01 Nov 2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office | Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
2. @Bongangela1985 | 190 | 4 Nov 2016 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office | Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year
3. @jample | 189 | 21 Nov 2016 | 28 Nov 2016 / PTE Score Report | GSM Adelaide | Date Granted | Melbourne | Initial Entry Month/Year
4. @MayoMay | 189 | 22-Nov-16 | 30-Nov-16 / Payslip & ITR for 2011-2013 | GSM Adelaide | Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year

***EOI LODGE***
Username | Visa type | Points | EOI Lodge Date | ITA Date Received | Occupation
1. @teng10 | 189 | 75 | 28 Oct 2016 | 23 Nov 2016 | Electronics Engineer
2. @SAP_Melaka |189/190 | 65/70 | 10 Nov 2016| ITA Date Received |
3. @batman | 189/190 | 60/65 | 16 Sep 2016 | ITA Date Received |
4. @dreamnthesea | 189 | 70 | 30 Oct 2016 | 23 Nov 2016 |
5. @dorbsdee | 189/190 | 60/65 | 26 Oct 2016 / 9 Nov 2016 | ITA Date Received |
6. @delorian | 189 | 70 | EOI Lodge Date | 23 Nov 2016 |
7. @shaynetot | Visa type | 70 | 05 Oct 2016 | ITA Date Received |
8. @ClmOptimist | 489/190 | 65/60 | 31 Aug 2016 / 25 Sep 2016 | ITA Date Received |
9. @biboy329 | 189 | Points | 2 Nov 2016 | ITA Date Received |
10. @greatsoul | 190/189 | 70/65 | 16 Nov 2016 | ITA Date Received |
11. @RRR | 190/189 | 75/70 | 15 Nov 2016 | ITA Date Received |
12. @auitdreamer | 189 | 65 | 20 Nov 2016 | ITA Date Received |
13. @tweety11 | 189 | 65 | 18 Nov 2016 | 23 Nov 2016 |
14. @wanderer | 189/190 | 60/65 | 05 Nov 2016 | ITA Date Received |
15. @d_thugcydal | 189/190 | 65/70 | 13 Nov 2016 | ITA Date Received |
16. @heavybane | 189 | 65 | 16 Nov 2016 | 23 Nov 2016 |
17. @MikeYanbu | 189/190 | 65/70 | 20 Oct 2016 | 23 Nov 2016|
18. @Diana__Jane | 189/190 | 70/75 | 21 Nov 2016 | ITA Date Received |
19. @ladymamba24 | 189 | 65 | 22 Oct 2016 | 23 Nov 2016 | Developer Programmer

MayoMay · December 2016

@jams ito baka makatulong din na links...

Reference: http://www.nomadgirl.co/moving-to-australia-steps-to-make-your-move-smooth/

Travel Insurance: https://www.worldnomads.com/

Plane: Jetstar - http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/home
Airasia - http://www.airasia.com/au/en/home.page?cid=1

Flights in/out of the capital cities
TigerAir - https://tigerair.com.au/
Jetstar - http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/home
Qantas - http://www.qantas.com/travel/airlines/home/au/en
Virign AU - https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/?error=login_required

To check cheap flights:
Skyscanner - https://www.skyscanner.com.au/
Momondo - http://www.momondo.com.au/
Expedia - https://www.expedia.com.au/Flights
Kayak - https://www.kayak.com.au/flights
Orbitz - https://www.orbitz.com/

Accommodation:
Hotel: http://www.hostelworld.com/
Rent: http://www.gumtree.com.au/
Share House and Room Rentals: https://flatmates.com.au/
http://au.easyroommate.com/
http://www.rentaroom.com.au/
More information about renting: http://www.austay.com/houses-and-units

Mobile Sim Card (ex. Prepaid):
Vodafone - http://www.vodafone.com.au/prepaid/plans
Optus - http://www.optus.com.au/shop/mobile/prepaid/sim?SID=con:premob:xsell:redesign:Prepaid:sim
Telstra - https://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/prepaid-mobiles/30-prepaid-multi-fit-sim-starter-kit
Compare options: https://www.whistleout.com.au/MobilePhones/Compare-Prepaid-Mobile-Phone-Plans

TAX File Number: https://taxfilenumberaustralia.com.au/

4 Major Banks: ANZ - https://www.anz.com/personal/
Westpac - https://www.westpac.com.au/
NAB - http://www.nab.com.au/
CBA - https://www.commbank.com.au/
Comparison: - http://www.infochoice.com.au/banking/bank-account/comparison/

Find jobs: GumTree - http://www.gumtree.com.au/
Seek - https://www.seek.com.au
Indeed - https://au.indeed.com/
Backpackers Jobs - http://www.jobs4travellers.com.au/pages/BACKPACKER-JOBS
Fruit Picking - http://www.fruitpickingjobs.com.au/
- http://www.jobaroo.com/Outback~+Harvest~+Labour.Fruit+Picking.Jobs

If travelling to AU's east coast / Uluru, the cheapest option is Greyhound Couch (http://www.greyhound.com.au/)

Camper Van Hires: http://www.wickedcampers.com.au/
Roadtrip tips in AU: http://www.nomadgirl.co/road-trips-australia/

Melbourne - http://www.nomadgirl.co/melbourne-tourist-attractions/
Sydney - http://www.nomadgirl.co/things-to-do-in-sydney-australia/
Brisbane - http://www.nomadgirl.co/brisbane-attractions/
Adelaide - http://www.nomadgirl.co/things-to-do-in-adelaide/

auitdreamer · December 2016

@MayoMay Paano ko ba masesave yung previous post mo? Hehe! Kung may bookmark function dito eh ginamit ko na.

Very informative!!!

Regarding yung batch. I think the batches are based on the date of lodgement so I guess November batch ka nga

MayoMay · December 2016

auitdreamer said:
@MayoMay Paano ko ba masesave yung previous post mo? Hehe! Kung may bookmark function dito eh ginamit ko na. Very informative!!!

Regarding yung batch. I think the batches are based on the date of lodgement so I guess November batch ka nga

hehehe di ko din sure paano bookmark hahaha.. though di ko lang nasama dyan yung plane kapag Manila to AU which is Cebu pac, PAL and Qantas. kasi galing lang yan sa blog ni nomadgirl. summary lang yan mga links based sa nabasa ko.. hahaha.. i think applicable sa atin ay yung sa sa poea, pag open ng bank account like NAB or ANZ.. tapos siguro sa accomodation.. para sure na may matutuluyan.. whaaaaaaaaaaaa excited na din ako gwin yan sana lang yung grant this month na..

other helpful links:
1. Opening a bank in AU: https://blogs.pinoyau.info/2016/07/21/how-to-open-a-bank-account-in-australia/
2. ANZ Bank: http://www.anz.com/personal/travel-foreign-exchange/moving-australia/
3. ANZ Bank: http://movingtoaustralia.anz.com/global/en/
4. Sydney Train Map: http://www.sydneytrains.info/stations/pdf/suburban_map.pdf
5. All about driving: https://blogs.pinoyau.info/2016/07/30/driving-in-australia-what-you-need-to-know/
6. How to obtain a tax file number: https://blogs.pinoyau.info/2016/07/20/how-to-obtain-a-tax-file-number-online/
7. TAX File Number: https://iar.ato.gov.au/IARWeb/default.aspx?pid=4&sid=1&outcome=1
8. How to apply for NBI Clearance in AU: https://blogs.pinoyau.info/2016/08/01/how-to-apply-for-nbi-clearance-in-australia-a-step-by-step-guide/

Ito daw after arriving naman:
1) SIM card (make sure your phone is openline - AU ready)
2) transportation card
3) To receive an income in Australia, you need a Tax File Number (TFN).
4) Register with Medicare
The Australian Government provides help with basic medical expenses through a scheme called Medicare.
5) Register with Centrelink
Centrelink is a government agency which delivers a range of services to the community.

Check first your eligibility link: http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/forms/claim_index.htm
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ito din ata pwede makahelp:
Pre Departure Orientation Seminar: https://cfo.ph/PDOS_Reservation/
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/248571/news/pinoyabroad/ofw-guide-the-required-pre-departure-orientation-seminar
http://www.gov.ph/services/pre-departure-registration-and-orientation-seminars/filipinos-leaving-the-country-with-immigrant-visa/

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pwede nyo din read yung attached file (BeginningALifeInAU.pdf)

mugsy27 · December 2016

@MayoMay usually ung visa lodge is ung basis ng batch ....

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jams · December 2016

@MayoMay thank you!! Excited ako basahin lahat yan. Haha. Good luck sa visa mo! Before xmas dadating yan!

auitdreamer · December 2016

@MayoMay Maraming maraming salamat

Good luck sa application mo! For sure magagawa mo din lahat yan soon!

aisleandrow · December 2016

@MayoMay grabe perfecto! ito ang kelangan ko. Maraming salamat

tweety11 · December 2016

Parang ang gulo ng pagdetermine ng batch hehe. Since sa EOI nagsisimula dapat yun na lang hehe

baknir · December 2016

Helow po ulit ask ko lang po yung sa visa lodging page 3/17 .. para po sa "National Identity Card" .. wala po ang pinas na ganito db... so "NO" na po ang isasagot...

how about po dun sa "Other Identity Documents"..
1. include po ba ang passport?
2. including marriage and birth certificates.. alin po ang "identification number" nagagamitin??

salamat po

mugsy27 · December 2016

baknir said:
Helow po ulit ask ko lang po yung sa visa lodging page 3/17 .. para po sa "National Identity Card" .. wala po ang pinas na ganito db... so "NO" na po ang isasagot...

how about po dun sa "Other Identity Documents"..
1. include po ba ang passport?
2. including marriage and birth certificates.. alin po ang "identification number" nagagamitin??

salamat po

mostly nilalagay nila d2 is birth certificate.. pero sa tingin ko no big deal etong item na to heheheh.. sa EOI kc nilagay ko ito as NO.. then sa visa lodge nilagay ko as YES hahaha.. so palagay ko wala to maxadong bearing..

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baknir · December 2016

@mugsy27 thanks po...clarify ko lang po

sa "National Identity Card" - No

sa "Other Identity Documents" - Yes
1. Birth and/or Marriage certificate

ynnozki · December 2016

baknir said:
Helow po ulit ask ko lang po yung sa visa lodging page 3/17 .. para po sa "National Identity Card" .. wala po ang pinas na ganito db... so "NO" na po ang isasagot...

how about po dun sa "Other Identity Documents"..
1. include po ba ang passport?
2. including marriage and birth certificates.. alin po ang "identification number" nagagamitin??

salamat po

birth certificate, drivers license, SSS id, ...since andito sa SG, may ID card kami dito, isinama ko

mugsy27 · December 2016

baknir said:
@mugsy27 thanks po...clarify ko lang po

sa "National Identity Card" - No

sa "Other Identity Documents" - Yes
1. Birth and/or Marriage certificate

yes pwede sila i-include.. as long as accurate info and no false declaration wala nmn magiging problema in the end.. goodluck..

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baknir · December 2016

@mugsy27 at @ynnozki thanks po ulit

KP · December 2016

Sa may kulang pa ng 5 points at currently inside Australia, mag NAATI Exam po tayo.

jams · December 2016

MayoMay said:
@jams ito baka makatulong din na links...

Reference: http://www.nomadgirl.co/moving-to-australia-steps-to-make-your-move-smooth/

Travel Insurance: https://www.worldnomads.com/

Plane: Jetstar - http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/home
Airasia - http://www.airasia.com/au/en/home.page?cid=1

Flights in/out of the capital cities
TigerAir - https://tigerair.com.au/
Jetstar - http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/home
Qantas - http://www.qantas.com/travel/airlines/home/au/en
Virign AU - https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/?error=login_required

To check cheap flights:
Skyscanner - https://www.skyscanner.com.au/
Momondo - http://www.momondo.com.au/
Expedia - https://www.expedia.com.au/Flights
Kayak - https://www.kayak.com.au/flights
Orbitz - https://www.orbitz.com/

Accommodation:
Hotel: http://www.hostelworld.com/
Rent: http://www.gumtree.com.au/
Share House and Room Rentals: https://flatmates.com.au/
http://au.easyroommate.com/
http://www.rentaroom.com.au/
More information about renting: http://www.austay.com/houses-and-units

Mobile Sim Card (ex. Prepaid):
Vodafone - http://www.vodafone.com.au/prepaid/plans
Optus - http://www.optus.com.au/shop/mobile/prepaid/sim?SID=con:premob:xsell:redesign:Prepaid:sim
Telstra - https://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/prepaid-mobiles/30-prepaid-multi-fit-sim-starter-kit
Compare options: https://www.whistleout.com.au/MobilePhones/Compare-Prepaid-Mobile-Phone-Plans

TAX File Number: https://taxfilenumberaustralia.com.au/

4 Major Banks: ANZ - https://www.anz.com/personal/
Westpac - https://www.westpac.com.au/
NAB - http://www.nab.com.au/
CBA - https://www.commbank.com.au/
Comparison: - http://www.infochoice.com.au/banking/bank-account/comparison/

Find jobs: GumTree - http://www.gumtree.com.au/
Seek - https://www.seek.com.au
Indeed - https://au.indeed.com/
Backpackers Jobs - http://www.jobs4travellers.com.au/pages/BACKPACKER-JOBS
Fruit Picking - http://www.fruitpickingjobs.com.au/
- http://www.jobaroo.com/Outback~+Harvest~+Labour.Fruit+Picking.Jobs

If travelling to AU's east coast / Uluru, the cheapest option is Greyhound Couch (http://www.greyhound.com.au/)

Camper Van Hires: http://www.wickedcampers.com.au/
Roadtrip tips in AU: http://www.nomadgirl.co/road-trips-australia/

Melbourne - http://www.nomadgirl.co/melbourne-tourist-attractions/
Sydney - http://www.nomadgirl.co/things-to-do-in-sydney-australia/
Brisbane - http://www.nomadgirl.co/brisbane-attractions/
Adelaide - http://www.nomadgirl.co/things-to-do-in-adelaide/

@santojo for our reference

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jams · December 2016

MayoMay said:

auitdreamer said:
@MayoMay Paano ko ba masesave yung previous post mo? Hehe! Kung may bookmark function dito eh ginamit ko na. Very informative!!!

Regarding yung batch. I think the batches are based on the date of lodgement so I guess November batch ka nga
hehehe di ko din sure paano bookmark hahaha.. though di ko lang nasama dyan yung plane kapag Manila to AU which is Cebu pac, PAL and Qantas. kasi galing lang yan sa blog ni nomadgirl. summary lang yan mga links based sa nabasa ko.. hahaha.. i think applicable sa atin ay yung sa sa poea, pag open ng bank account like NAB or ANZ.. tapos siguro sa accomodation.. para sure na may matutuluyan.. whaaaaaaaaaaaa excited na din ako gwin yan sana lang yung grant this month na..

other helpful links:
1. Opening a bank in AU: https://blogs.pinoyau.info/2016/07/21/how-to-open-a-bank-account-in-australia/
2. ANZ Bank: http://www.anz.com/personal/travel-foreign-exchange/moving-australia/
3. ANZ Bank: http://movingtoaustralia.anz.com/global/en/
4. Sydney Train Map: http://www.sydneytrains.info/stations/pdf/suburban_map.pdf
5. All about driving: https://blogs.pinoyau.info/2016/07/30/driving-in-australia-what-you-need-to-know/
6. How to obtain a tax file number: https://blogs.pinoyau.info/2016/07/20/how-to-obtain-a-tax-file-number-online/
7. TAX File Number: https://iar.ato.gov.au/IARWeb/default.aspx?pid=4&sid=1&outcome=1
8. How to apply for NBI Clearance in AU: https://blogs.pinoyau.info/2016/08/01/how-to-apply-for-nbi-clearance-in-australia-a-step-by-step-guide/

Ito daw after arriving naman:
1) SIM card (make sure your phone is openline - AU ready)
2) transportation card
3) To receive an income in Australia, you need a Tax File Number (TFN).
4) Register with Medicare
The Australian Government provides help with basic medical expenses through a scheme called Medicare.
5) Register with Centrelink
Centrelink is a government agency which delivers a range of services to the community.

Check first your eligibility link: http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/forms/claim_index.htm
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ito din ata pwede makahelp:
Pre Departure Orientation Seminar: https://cfo.ph/PDOS_Reservation/
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/248571/news/pinoyabroad/ofw-guide-the-required-pre-departure-orientation-seminar
http://www.gov.ph/services/pre-departure-registration-and-orientation-seminars/filipinos-leaving-the-country-with-immigrant-visa/

----
pwede nyo din read yung attached file (BeginningALifeInAU.pdf)

@santojo eto pa

jams · December 2016

MayoMay said:

auitdreamer said:
@MayoMay Paano ko ba masesave yung previous post mo? Hehe! Kung may bookmark function dito eh ginamit ko na. Very informative!!!

Regarding yung batch. I think the batches are based on the date of lodgement so I guess November batch ka nga
hehehe di ko din sure paano bookmark hahaha.. though di ko lang nasama dyan yung plane kapag Manila to AU which is Cebu pac, PAL and Qantas. kasi galing lang yan sa blog ni nomadgirl. summary lang yan mga links based sa nabasa ko.. hahaha.. i think applicable sa atin ay yung sa sa poea, pag open ng bank account like NAB or ANZ.. tapos siguro sa accomodation.. para sure na may matutuluyan.. whaaaaaaaaaaaa excited na din ako gwin yan sana lang yung grant this month na..

other helpful links:
1. Opening a bank in AU: https://blogs.pinoyau.info/2016/07/21/how-to-open-a-bank-account-in-australia/
2. ANZ Bank: http://www.anz.com/personal/travel-foreign-exchange/moving-australia/
3. ANZ Bank: http://movingtoaustralia.anz.com/global/en/
4. Sydney Train Map: http://www.sydneytrains.info/stations/pdf/suburban_map.pdf
5. All about driving: https://blogs.pinoyau.info/2016/07/30/driving-in-australia-what-you-need-to-know/
6. How to obtain a tax file number: https://blogs.pinoyau.info/2016/07/20/how-to-obtain-a-tax-file-number-online/
7. TAX File Number: https://iar.ato.gov.au/IARWeb/default.aspx?pid=4&sid=1&outcome=1
8. How to apply for NBI Clearance in AU: https://blogs.pinoyau.info/2016/08/01/how-to-apply-for-nbi-clearance-in-australia-a-step-by-step-guide/

Ito daw after arriving naman:
1) SIM card (make sure your phone is openline - AU ready)
2) transportation card
3) To receive an income in Australia, you need a Tax File Number (TFN).
4) Register with Medicare
The Australian Government provides help with basic medical expenses through a scheme called Medicare.
5) Register with Centrelink
Centrelink is a government agency which delivers a range of services to the community.

Check first your eligibility link: http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/forms/claim_index.htm
--------------

ito din ata pwede makahelp:
Pre Departure Orientation Seminar: https://cfo.ph/PDOS_Reservation/
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/248571/news/pinoyabroad/ofw-guide-the-required-pre-departure-orientation-seminar
http://www.gov.ph/services/pre-departure-registration-and-orientation-seminars/filipinos-leaving-the-country-with-immigrant-visa/

----
pwede nyo din read yung attached file (BeginningALifeInAU.pdf)

@santojo eto pa

Teng10 · December 2016

@jams salamat sa links...excited na! Lodged visa na po by MA..now praying ang waiting.

jams · December 2016

@Teng10 God bless!

MayoMay · December 2016

@jample nagpass ka ng requirement sa CO di ba? paano ginawa mo upload lang or nag email pa sa CO na naupload mo na or nasend mo na yung need nila. need pa ba eemail or tawagan ang CO? para malaman nila na submitted na? ITR at payslip kasi aadd namin. thanks

vhenzchico · December 2016

Hello po! Ask ko lang po kung ok pa yung technique na mag-overpayment sa CC

. Kulang kasi credit limit namin for our visa lodge. My hubby asked the branch manager (BPI) and sabi di raw pwede ang ganun

Pero andami ko nabasa dito na nag-overpayment ng BPI CC.
Need pa ba talaga i-inform ang bank once mag-overpayment ka? Sana po may makapag-confirm na ok lang mag-overpayment sa BPI the proceed immediately w/ the transaction.

Btw, baka po may makasagot din how much approximately ang babayaran pag family of 3 kami. And same lang po ba surcharge ng CC at EON debit card?

Thanks po sa sasagot.

pink · December 2016

@vhenzchico i did an overpayment sa bpi. Ok naman ang transaction ko with dibp. If in doubt ka, try nyo mag overpay kahit 100 lang then check nyo available balance nyo sa cc after 1 day. We got the same answer from the bpi bank manager. Sabi nya hindi pwede yung overpayment. But so far successful naman yung payment ko sa dibp.

vhenzchico · December 2016

@pink Thanks! How much po yung total binayaran nyo sa visa, including surcharges ng CC? Family of 3 kayo? Kami rin kasi. So I'll have an idea para malaman ko how much ipopondo namin sa CC if ever.

Thanks!