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  • KTPKTP Singapore
    Posts: 243Member
    Joined: Jan 10, 2012
    @rbolante - oh no!!! feeling ko every night na lang bukang bibig ng anak ko eh "I dun wan you"... haha

    “We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. – Proverbs 16:1”
    Occupation: 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)
    Apr 29, 2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    June 4, 2012 - CO Allocation. CO requested Medical and Police Clearance
    June 30, 2012 - Medical finalized
    July 05, 2012 - VISA GRANT!!!!
    IED: June 13, 2013
    Thank you so much Lord!!!!

  • KTPKTP Singapore
    Posts: 243Member
    Joined: Jan 10, 2012
    @viannej08 - hello po, you can try to search for schools po tapos check nyo na lang po ung requirements. I emailed some schools asking questions at nagrereply naman sila. I am somehow familiar with Kindergarten requirements kase K na anak ko pagpasok dun, but for 11yrs, i don't know po if same lang sila ng requirements.

    “We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. – Proverbs 16:1”
    Occupation: 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)
    Apr 29, 2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    June 4, 2012 - CO Allocation. CO requested Medical and Police Clearance
    June 30, 2012 - Medical finalized
    July 05, 2012 - VISA GRANT!!!!
    IED: June 13, 2013
    Thank you so much Lord!!!!

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    @KTP : parang singlish ah. hehe

    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 :)

  • KTPKTP Singapore
    Posts: 243Member
    Joined: Jan 10, 2012
    edited October 2012
    @KTP : parang singlish ah. hehe
    -- eksakli!!! hahaha

    “We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. – Proverbs 16:1”
    Occupation: 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)
    Apr 29, 2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    June 4, 2012 - CO Allocation. CO requested Medical and Police Clearance
    June 30, 2012 - Medical finalized
    July 05, 2012 - VISA GRANT!!!!
    IED: June 13, 2013
    Thank you so much Lord!!!!

  • glaiza1210glaiza1210 Sydney
    Posts: 314Member
    Joined: Mar 22, 2012
    @KTP I'm interested about the kindergarten requirements? Please share nmn I have a son din kse na magkikindergarten pag dating nmn dun.

    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

  • rbolanterbolante North Ryde
    Posts: 247Member
    Joined: Jul 05, 2012
    @KTP hahaha. baka paranoid ka lang masyado. just make it a point na lambingin sya lagi para malambing na tao paglaki. :-)

    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!!! :D

  • KTPKTP Singapore
    Posts: 243Member
    Joined: Jan 10, 2012
    @glaiza1210 - hello po, usually for public schools eto ung mga kailangan nila...
    For your appointment, if your child has not been previously enrolled in a NSW public school, you will need to bring these documents with you:

    your child's birth certificate or identity documents
    proof of student's address - originals of different documents such as your council rates notice or residential lease and electricity bill
    Immunisation history statement based on the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register (ACIR)
    family law or other relevant court orders (if applicable).

    for Catholic schools naman po for example, they have additional requirements such as baptismal cert, at marriage cert ng parents...

    ung halos yan po ung requirements... you can check po ung school na gusto nyo, then you can also email them.

    “We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. – Proverbs 16:1”
    Occupation: 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)
    Apr 29, 2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    June 4, 2012 - CO Allocation. CO requested Medical and Police Clearance
    June 30, 2012 - Medical finalized
    July 05, 2012 - VISA GRANT!!!!
    IED: June 13, 2013
    Thank you so much Lord!!!!

  • KTPKTP Singapore
    Posts: 243Member
    Joined: Jan 10, 2012
    @KTP hahaha. baka paranoid ka lang masyado. just make it a point na lambingin sya lagi para malambing na tao paglaki. :-)
    -- haha malamabing naman anak ko... pero konting kahit na ano eh lagi na lang "i dun wan you!!" haha good luck sa aten :)

    “We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. – Proverbs 16:1”
    Occupation: 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)
    Apr 29, 2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    June 4, 2012 - CO Allocation. CO requested Medical and Police Clearance
    June 30, 2012 - Medical finalized
    July 05, 2012 - VISA GRANT!!!!
    IED: June 13, 2013
    Thank you so much Lord!!!!

  • elixirelixir St Leonards
    Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Oct 01, 2012
    hi guys, feb 2012 nagrant ang visa ko, kelangan ko pa ba magpa-visa stamp sa australian embassy sa pinas bago CFO? Or pwede CFO muna?
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    hi guys, feb 2012 nagrant ang visa ko, kelangan ko pa ba magpa-visa stamp sa australian embassy sa pinas bago CFO? Or pwede CFO muna?
    as of June 2012 po, hindi na nag visa lable..
    pero you can inquire with them dahil Feb 2012 pa na grant ang visa mo..

    visa lable first, then CFO sticker...
    alam nmn nila sa CFO na as of June 2012, wala ng visa label.. you can just show your grant letter.. but to be sure inquire about your specific case..

    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.. ;)

  • viannej08viannej08 Cebu City
    Posts: 69Member
    Joined: Jun 06, 2012
    @KTP - salamat po. i will check

    Visa 175, Accountant (General)
    Mar 15 - CPAA application submitted
    Apr 26 - received CPAA assessment (suitable)
    May 05 - online application lodged
    Jun 05 - CO allocation (requested health & form 80)
    Jun 15 - uploaded form 80
    Jun 16 - medical at nationwide
    Sep 14 - visa grant! THANK YOU LORD!
    IED - July 10, 2013
    "The will of God will never take you to a place where His Grace cannot protect you."

  • annie23annie23 Quezon City
    Posts: 55Member
    Joined: Jun 08, 2012
    for those who have already arrived in oz, how did you transfer your money from the PH? cash lang po ba? nakakatakot kasi magdala ng cash, baka mawala. any advice will be greatly appreciated, tia!

    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! :)

  • pjecuacionpjecuacion Melbourne
    Posts: 58Member
    Joined: Apr 02, 2012
    yey nakhua ko na cfo sticker!

    feb 09 2012 - ielts exam
    feb 23 2012 - ielts results "8 overall score"
    mar 8 2012 - sent documents to acs for ICT Business Analyst
    apr 13 2012 - acs confirmation letter "suitable"
    jun 22 2012 - lodged application 176-relative sponsored (paper)
    aug 2 2012 - co allocation
    aug 9 2012 - co sent email asking for more details/medicals
    aug 10 2012 - medical at nationwide
    aug 13 2012 - nbi clearance at robinsons metroeast, clearance to be released aug 23 2012
    aug 27 2012 - nbi clearance sent through email to CO
    sep 20 2012 - visa grant
    nov 13 2012 - initial entry

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    edited October 2012
    yey nakhua ko na cfo sticker!
    pano kayo nagpasched dun sa seminar? kelangan ba magregister muna bago umattend?

    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 :)

  • pjecuacionpjecuacion Melbourne
    Posts: 58Member
    Joined: Apr 02, 2012
    @hotshot hi sir wala naman po reservation, first come first serve :) medyo matao nga eh, at medyo ok din yung seminar. maraming tips

    feb 09 2012 - ielts exam
    feb 23 2012 - ielts results "8 overall score"
    mar 8 2012 - sent documents to acs for ICT Business Analyst
    apr 13 2012 - acs confirmation letter "suitable"
    jun 22 2012 - lodged application 176-relative sponsored (paper)
    aug 2 2012 - co allocation
    aug 9 2012 - co sent email asking for more details/medicals
    aug 10 2012 - medical at nationwide
    aug 13 2012 - nbi clearance at robinsons metroeast, clearance to be released aug 23 2012
    aug 27 2012 - nbi clearance sent through email to CO
    sep 20 2012 - visa grant
    nov 13 2012 - initial entry

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    @hotshot hi sir wala naman po reservation, first come first serve :) medyo matao nga eh, at medyo ok din yung seminar. maraming tips
    i see...salamat! so ready to go na pala kayo. kelan ba lipad? :)

    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 :)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @hotshot hi sir wala naman po reservation, first come first serve :) medyo matao nga eh, at medyo ok din yung seminar. maraming tips
    @pjecuacion - oo nga, kelan lipad boss? and ano mga tips binigay nila? lolz! :)

    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!!

  • pjecuacionpjecuacion Melbourne
    Posts: 58Member
    Joined: Apr 02, 2012
    @psychoboy baka next month na sir :p pero di pa final...

    mga tips na nabanggit nila:
    pirated media on your external hdd - do not risk it. random ang checking.
    meron daw pinoy na nakulong sa perth, yung hdd nya may child porn. hanggang ngayon nakakulong pa din. tsk tsk. sabi nung pinoy di daw sa kanya yung content, pero sa kanya yung external hdd.

    do not bring food - may pinakitang video tungkol sa isang lebanese na lola, di talaga pinayagang dalhin sa australia yung food na dala nya. rami pa naman. iwasan mag dala ng food.

    meron ding mga video ng mga pinoy na matagal na dun. sabi nung mga pinoy sa video, malungkot daw talaga sa simula, etc.

    yung iba nakalimutan ko na eh hehe

    feb 09 2012 - ielts exam
    feb 23 2012 - ielts results "8 overall score"
    mar 8 2012 - sent documents to acs for ICT Business Analyst
    apr 13 2012 - acs confirmation letter "suitable"
    jun 22 2012 - lodged application 176-relative sponsored (paper)
    aug 2 2012 - co allocation
    aug 9 2012 - co sent email asking for more details/medicals
    aug 10 2012 - medical at nationwide
    aug 13 2012 - nbi clearance at robinsons metroeast, clearance to be released aug 23 2012
    aug 27 2012 - nbi clearance sent through email to CO
    sep 20 2012 - visa grant
    nov 13 2012 - initial entry

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @pjecuacion - all the best to you mate! parang kelan lang noh, when you had your CO allocate kaka-IELTS lang ni misis nun. Now ready to go ka na! :)

    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!!

  • pjecuacionpjecuacion Melbourne
    Posts: 58Member
    Joined: Apr 02, 2012
    @psychoboy thanks sir! mabilis lang yan promise, basta positive vibes lang lagi :)

    feb 09 2012 - ielts exam
    feb 23 2012 - ielts results "8 overall score"
    mar 8 2012 - sent documents to acs for ICT Business Analyst
    apr 13 2012 - acs confirmation letter "suitable"
    jun 22 2012 - lodged application 176-relative sponsored (paper)
    aug 2 2012 - co allocation
    aug 9 2012 - co sent email asking for more details/medicals
    aug 10 2012 - medical at nationwide
    aug 13 2012 - nbi clearance at robinsons metroeast, clearance to be released aug 23 2012
    aug 27 2012 - nbi clearance sent through email to CO
    sep 20 2012 - visa grant
    nov 13 2012 - initial entry

  • tita_vechtita_vech Mandaluyong
    Posts: 79Member
    Joined: Aug 22, 2012
    For those taking maintenance meds or may med condition, kuha kayo ng referral sa doctor nyo para ma-establish agad ni Oz doctor ang history at mas madali kayong mabibigyan nang script.

    No need magbaon nang maraning meds, malamang kasi mas mura naman sa Oz.

  • donkingdonking Melbourne
    Posts: 258Member
    Joined: May 24, 2012
    @tita_vech Many thanks Tita.

    April 24, 2011 - Submitted CDR to EA
    May 6, 2011 - IELTS BC OBS 7.0
    August 25, 2011 - Received positive assessment from EA
    February 22, 2012 - Resat IELTS IDP OBS 7.5
    April 13, 2012 - Applied SS SA
    May 1, 2012 - Received positive response from SA
    May 10, 2012 - Pre-lodgement to DIAC
    May 31, 2012 - Lodgement to DIAC
    May 31, 2012 - South Australia sent form 1100 to DIAC
    June 4, 2012 - application being processed further...
    June 4, 2012 - C.O. allocated
    June 4, 2012 - request for PCC and medicals
    June 6, 2012 - Medicals done
    June 7, 2012 - NBI
    June 8, 2012 - further medical results received
    June 27, 2012 - All medicals finalised
    July 2, 2012 - Visa Grant

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Kahit po ba ideclare yung pagkain, posibleng magka-problema?
  • aldousnowaldousnow Sydney
    Posts: 494Member
    Joined: Nov 16, 2011
    Kahit po ba ideclare yung pagkain, posibleng magka-problema?
    Wala prob basta ideclare mo..wala ka magiging fine.
    It's either payagan nila or hindi at kelangan mo idispose.

    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! :)

  • cind3r3llacind3r3lla Perth, WA
    Posts: 153Member
    Joined: Sep 10, 2012
    i wonder kung napapayagan nila yung R Lapids na chicharon. parang isa siya sa mami-miss namin kapag nagkataon.. hehehe
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    i wonder kung napapayagan nila yung R Lapids na chicharon. parang isa siya sa mami-miss namin kapag nagkataon.. hehehe
    I have a feeling bawal - processed meat din kasi yan eh! :)

    Yung tapa ko di pinalusot... Pero pinayagan ako na kainin near their station! ahahah :))

    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!!

  • cind3r3llacind3r3lla Perth, WA
    Posts: 153Member
    Joined: Sep 10, 2012
    @psychoboy... ay talaga?!! kahit declared pala hindi pa rin papayagan?! hehehe. hay, mukhang papayat kami sa Oz. :D

    but at least, napayagan kang kainin yung dala mong tapa. eh di, busog ka pagdating mo ng Oz. Magandang senyales. hehehe.

  • johnandjoshjohnandjosh Brisbane
    Posts: 107Member
    Joined: Sep 21, 2012
    Another tip, bawal din ang goldilock's polvoron. Though we were lucky dahil 2 kids ang dala namin + over over na bagage, di na kami ininspection. Pinalusot na lang kami without our bags going under the scanner - ang result nakakain kami dito sa Au ng polvoron he he.
  • denzondenzon Mandaluyong
    Posts: 8Member
    Joined: Oct 08, 2012
    @icebreaker1928 1. Kelangan magpunta sa Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO)
    - tatakan nila ang passport mo, pag walang tatak, hindi ka makaka-alis ng pinas
    ito yung website....
    in our case sir,573 visa (student) kmi ng wife ko,need prin ba patatakan passport namin?
    pero may nagpproses nman po ng papers nmin...
  • denzondenzon Mandaluyong
    Posts: 8Member
    Joined: Oct 08, 2012
    pwede po ba magdala ng yosi,ganu kadami maximum per head? mahal yosi dun db? ;))
    tools po ng electrician,like s.drivers,pliers, at steeltoe na shoes?
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