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Posts: 985Member
Joined: Aug 13, 2016
Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
Age 33-39- 25points
English superior- 20points
Bachelor's Degree- 15points
Work Experience- 10pts
Total- 70pts
July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
January 10, 2017- Took PTE
January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
January 12, 2017- EOI
January 18, 2017- ITA received
January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
February 15, 2017- Grant
October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
November 7, 2022- Passport received
Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 31, 2012
ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
May 2015 - Big Move
June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland
And now...... living the life that i have imagined
"A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams
Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 31, 2012
ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
May 2015 - Big Move
June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland
And now...... living the life that i have imagined
"A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams
Posts: 799Member
Joined: Jan 07, 2014
pero kung difficulty level paguusapan mas mahirap ang OZ kasi mas mataas ang english language requirements napakalaking roadblock nito para sa iba lalo na yung mga kailangan nang 7.0 paakyat tapos academic pa
nagapply din ako sa CA pero narealise ko buti hindi din ako natuloy kasi nung andito nako OZ tas naranasan ko winter napaisip ako buti nalang d ako natuloy mas extreme weather sa CA unlike dito pag winter kahit papaano may magagawa kapa e tapos sobrang layo saka kaunti ang job opportunity sa construction kapag nagkataong napunta ka sa mga prubinsya.
@vhoythoy
yung chicks yung pinaka matinding part dun e HAHAH
I haven't lost everything except my mind...
Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 31, 2012
ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
May 2015 - Big Move
June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland
And now...... living the life that i have imagined
"A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams
Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 31, 2012
ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
May 2015 - Big Move
June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland
And now...... living the life that i have imagined
"A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
But this is home now, no regrets ika nga ni @vhoythoy
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 54Member
Joined: Jan 16, 2017
Posts: 369Member
Joined: Mar 03, 2014
Pros: Food, Transpo, Security/Safety and Sahod (IT)
Cons: Cost of Living.
Analyst Programmer: ANZSCO Code 261311
Age: 30 points ; Education: 15 points ; Experience: 10 points ; PTE: 10 points
Visa 189 - 65 pts
IN GOD WE TRUST!
Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 31, 2012
1) Singapore (6 yrs 2009-2015)
Transportation - Better than PH/Aus. Mahirap ma beat and standards ng SG sa category nato.
Crime/Security - Better than PH/Aus. No need to explain, madalas lang na crime dito eh nanakawan ng bike or away magsyota dahil sa selos. Tsaka umiwas sa pagbili ng electronics sa lucky plaza/ simlim
Cost of living - 1000 napagkakasya ko sa isang buwan (since magisa ako). Sa Australia, hindi bababa ng 3000 gastos sa isang buwan, pero family naman kami. pero tingin ko mas mura pa din dito (except accommodation kung kukunin mo ung buong flat).
Travel - Hard to tell, pero in SG you can travel to different asian countries easily and cheaper. Sa Australia, mahal kasi malayo sa lahat, travel within australia pwede pa.
Quality of Life - Depends. Kung single, mas ok dito cguro daming pwedeng gawin, daming bars/ ktv, mura massage parlors, mura pagupit, mura ang coke, mura ang kape, mura ang nasi lemak, better shopping, basta madaming pwedeng gawin ang isang single na tao. Pero medyo stressful ang work and madalas Ot ako sa work ko dati jan. Pero parang routine and buhay ko dito kaya parang nagasawa ako after 4 yrs, parang nakakasakal at nakakasawa na din plus hindi naman ako maging PR/ Citizen
Savings - Easier to save compared to PH and Australia based sa experience ko due to lower tax rates, cheaper foods, cheaper accomodation kung madiskarte ka, bonuses in most companies.
Food - Mas mura food dito, daming hawkers, daming pinoy restaurant (may tapa king, happy v, jollibee), etc. Mas lamang to sa Australia para sa akin. Dami din sa australia pero grabe sa mahal un lang. Sa melbourne madaming restaurants, generally mas maraming variety ng global cuisine sa australia pero mas maraming resturants/ stores sa SG tska maliit lang kasi na lugar madali makaikot.
2) Australia (1 yr Melbourne, 9 months Queensland)
Cost of living - Our quality of life here in Australia is better but cost of living is a bit higher than Singapore (also kasama ko na din kasi family ko). Example of expenses, Car rego 700/yr, car insurance 1000/yr, private health insurance 250/mo. (optional), mobile post paid plan and Internet Telstra (350/mo), grocery including visit to asian store (500/weekly), coffee 4.30/cup, coke 4.50/600ml in bottle, electricity/pub 500/3 months, rental 300/weekly, swimming lesson ng anak 80/mo., childcare, petrol, etc. basta mabilis lumabas ang pera dito, masarap ang buhay at pero parang mahirap makaipon (bihira nagbibigay ng bonus kung meron man konti lang, sa singapore 3 months bonus kami every dec almost tax free). Depende sa tao din kung parehas nagwork, type ng work, etc.
Transportation - Sa melbourne ok naman pero di kasing ok ng Singapore (sa west suburb kami so matao and madalas may faulting system sa train, may na hit ng train, may ano-anong prob.). Nung bagong salta ako 45 mins ako naghihintay ng bus sa 2-5 degrees na temperature sa winter kasi nga bagong suburb palang ung sa west at madilim pa. Sa Singapore, 1-2 mins kung rush hour, kapag hindi ako nakasakay sa mrt and ung susunod na mrt eh 3 mins lang naasar na ako, ganun ka efficient dun. Dito need mo ng "kotse" kasi malalayo ung bibilhan mo. Dito sa regional queensland, non-existent halos ung public transpo so kotse is a must, pero buti nalang malapit sa lahat at walang traffic.
Crime/Security - Mas safe dito kesa sa Pinas pero hindi kasing safe compared sa SG. May mga adik din dito, may mga lugar na hindi safe, may mga lasing/ topak din pag minalas ka. Pero overall safe naman.
Effeciency - Ok naman sila compared sa pinas, pero di kasing efficient ng Singapore pero hindi naman nagkakalayo halos.
Quality of life - Mas may work life balance. Ako 845am pumapasok, 1.5-2 hrs lunchtime, 5pm sakto uwian na. Pwede mag off 2-3 hrs without deduction sa annual leave kung about sa family, doctor visit, impt appointment, 28 days annual leave (pero syempre depende din sa company di naman cguro lahat). Masarap mag long travel, road trip, nature, beaches, etc.
Savings - You can live a better life pero need nyo magwork magasawa kung gusto mo talga maka saved and stick to budget. Basta maraming mga gastusin kaliwat kanan magugulat ka nalang
ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
May 2015 - Big Move
June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland
And now...... living the life that i have imagined
"A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams
Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 31, 2012
ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
May 2015 - Big Move
June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland
And now...... living the life that i have imagined
"A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams
Posts: 369Member
Joined: Mar 03, 2014
Analyst Programmer: ANZSCO Code 261311
Age: 30 points ; Education: 15 points ; Experience: 10 points ; PTE: 10 points
Visa 189 - 65 pts
IN GOD WE TRUST!
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 799Member
Joined: Jan 07, 2014
pero agree ako dito mas malake din sahod ko dito OZ kesa SG tapos sa SG kawawa pa ako sa workload maangas lang ako sa ginagawa ko in general kasi by work exp nagagawa ko yung mga extraordinary na diskarte pero hindi worth it sa oras at sa pera.
dito naman lesser responsibilities tapos mas malake sahod ko (NASAAN ANG HUSTISYA?!) lol
anyway yun lang naman overall mas gusto ko dito sa OZ no regrets.
kesa bumalik ako sa sablay na pinas nang consumerism/politika/showbiz o kaya traffic or sa sandbox nang sg dito ko pa rin pipiliin manirahan.
I haven't lost everything except my mind...
Posts: 91Member
Joined: May 09, 2013
ACS application - Dec 30, 2012 (Software Engineer)
IELTS 1st take (7L, 5R, 7W, 5.5S) - Feb 2, 2013 (retake)
Submit EOI - May 10, 2013
Received invitation - July 15, 2013
IE - July 2014
Posts: 91Member
Joined: May 09, 2013
ACS application - Dec 30, 2012 (Software Engineer)
IELTS 1st take (7L, 5R, 7W, 5.5S) - Feb 2, 2013 (retake)
Submit EOI - May 10, 2013
Received invitation - July 15, 2013
IE - July 2014
Posts: 985Member
Joined: Aug 13, 2016
Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
Age 33-39- 25points
English superior- 20points
Bachelor's Degree- 15points
Work Experience- 10pts
Total- 70pts
July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
January 10, 2017- Took PTE
January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
January 12, 2017- EOI
January 18, 2017- ITA received
January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
February 15, 2017- Grant
October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
November 7, 2022- Passport received
Posts: 91Member
Joined: May 09, 2013
ACS application - Dec 30, 2012 (Software Engineer)
IELTS 1st take (7L, 5R, 7W, 5.5S) - Feb 2, 2013 (retake)
Submit EOI - May 10, 2013
Received invitation - July 15, 2013
IE - July 2014
Posts: 985Member
Joined: Aug 13, 2016
Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
Age 33-39- 25points
English superior- 20points
Bachelor's Degree- 15points
Work Experience- 10pts
Total- 70pts
July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
January 10, 2017- Took PTE
January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
January 12, 2017- EOI
January 18, 2017- ITA received
January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
February 15, 2017- Grant
October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
November 7, 2022- Passport received
Joined: Jun 12, 2016
Umuwi ka ba ng pinas bro?
Joined: Jun 12, 2016
Umuwi ka ba ng pinas bro?
Posts: 159Member
Joined: Dec 06, 2013
Im going back this aug. Hopefully for good na though plan ko talaga to stay in PH for a while.. Iba pa din talaga sa pinas. Mahirap na masarap na mahirap. Ehehe
Joined: Jun 12, 2016
Totoo yan bro there's no place like pinas. Ako din eh uuwi at uuwi pa rin. Once nakaipon ka pde mo invest yan at syempre ok na may fall back ka pa rin bumalik aus in the future kung kakailanganin. Good luck bro
Posts: 24Member
Joined: Nov 04, 2016
1. With the dozens of interviews I had, some of them are online coding exams (HackerRank, Codility, etc.), some are just technical questions you need to fill out on an online form. After that, sometimes there's a skype interview (I did my job applications while I'm still in manila) and then a final interview. Some interviews doesn't have any code exams just technical interview and have general questions about your language of expertise and other OOP questions.
2. Depends on what firm ka mapunta, always ask if they are project based company (meaning they accept job from clients on a project to project basis) if this is the case then deadlines after deadlines ang norm dito, mataas ang perks ng ganitong companies, mataas din ang stress. Best bet is to look for a company that has their own product and sets their OWN release dates.
3. Same scenario anywhere I think. You ask and ask. This shows your colleagues that you can leverage your communication skills and not just your programming skills. Australia's main culture (mateship, giving everyone a fair-go, and collaboration etc.) extends to it's corporate culture. People will be there to support you as long as you ask for it.
Software Engineer - 261313
Oct '15 - Created EOI in SkillSelect
Jun 25 '16 - IELTS (R: 8.5, L: 8.5, W: 7, S: 8. OBS: 8)
Aug 29 '16 - TOR and Translated Diploma
Sep 14 '16 - Renewed Passport
Oct 18 '16 - Submitted ACS Assessment
Oct 31 '16 - ACS Assessment Suitable
Nov 02 '16 - Submitted EOI. 189 (70 pts) 190 (75 pts)
Nov 03 '16 - Submitted State Sponsorship for Victoria
Nov 07 '16 - Victoria Requested updated CV
Nov 08 '16 - Invited for 189
Dec 08 '16 - Lodged Visa 189
Dec 10 '16 - Medicals for me and wife in Nationwide
Dec 19 '16 - CO Contact. Requesting Payslips of prev. companies
Jan 10 '17 - Submitted BIR 2316 and Payslips
Feb 14 '17 - GRANT!!!
Mar 3 '17 - CFO - PDOS Seminar
Apr 5 '17 - Big Move
April 6 '17 - Arrived at Melbourne
April 26 '17 - First day of work
Posts: 51Member
Joined: May 01, 2015
It's winter time, I'm in Melb, the weather is dragging my mood. I miss the rays of sunshine in my 2 previous homes Manila (though it's rainy season) and Singapore.
Why I got fascinated reading all your comments @orengoreng? because it's the truth, it's raw from the heart. I respect your views.
I'm with my family and probably wait and see after 4 yrs, the stark differences have been enumerated here; and Singapore for me is quite exceptional in all aspects except the immigration rules.
I'm writing today somehow to remind me and hopefully in few months or years time my heart has changed towards our move here. It's hard to get on your feet from scratch but I'm doing it for my child.
Posts: 913Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2014
312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Am not smart enough to be an IT dude...
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!!
Joined: Jun 12, 2016
Totoo yan iba talaga ang sg at pinas mas masaya pa rin dun pero kelangan iwanan ang comfort zone para sa future ng family. You will never know whats behind the wall unless you jumped to the other side and see for yourself. Kelangan ng time talaga
Posts: 588Member
Joined: Nov 27, 2013
Back story, I worked in Taiwan for about 8 years, for a MNC and puwede na mag apply to become a citizen, and Single at the time.
Anyway, when I first contemplated moving or migrating, I was still in Pinas. I was working for an MNC, but lived with my parents and didn't pay rent or contributed. Still, what I earned wasn't enough. I thought, when I grow old, how will I survive? I have no kids and I do not want to rely on my niece or anyone else. I had to think of a long-term plan. And so, I compared the big 3, US, Canada, and Australia.
US, I had family there and plenty of work in my field. BUT... I felt that there was too much crime there and it was too materialistic. So I scratched it off my list.
Canada, I had family there as well BUT...not a lot of work in my field.
AU, plenty of work in my field BUT...no family there.
I looked and did my research and found that Australia has a good quality of life and they their priority is family. So I decided to apply to migrate there.
Na delay ako several years as I worked in Taiwan for the same company in Pinas, and because I was relocated, I had good salary, good pay, lifestyle was good and low tax.
But I still wanted to move to Australia. Finally, I had to pray. I asked God what His plans for me were. I had 2 options then, file for migration to AU or stay and file for Taiwan citizenship.
His answer was AU. So I did.
When I moved here, I could NOT find a job in my field. It was really frustrating. From working in the tech industry with salary bonuses, a lot of perks, and so near the Philippines that I went home about 4-5 times a year, here I was, unable to find work, or found work as cashier in Woolies.
My parents could NOT understand my decision.
Anyway, fast forward 2 years and I finally got a job in my field, even if its just junior. Been in this company for more than a year now so its been ok.
I still sometimes look back on that job that paid a bit more, Government health plans were way better than there and I had way less tax and less bills to pay. I was able to save a lot more then. But the way I look at this, I am here long-term.
I know that if I stay here, I will be able to provide for myself when I am old. I know that I can work 2 jobs (I still work as a cashier at woolies casually) and save even more.
Though, maybe, it is also because I am in Canberra where life is a lot less stressful than Sydney or Melbourne.
I see the trees and the lakes and the parks everyday and it makes me smile.
I see the sunset or the sunrise and it makes me smile.
These are something I could not see in Taiwan or Pinas, as they were full of skyscrapers.
These are life's little pleasures, and I love it.
PS. Sorry kung ang haba
20110812 - Submitted Vetassess docs
20120403 - Received positive assessment
20130622 - Took the IELTS exam (L:8, R:7, W:8.5, S:8.5, OBS:8)
20131008 - Created and submitted EOI account
20131216 - Started gathering documents for ACT SS
20140113 - Submitted ACT SS nomination
20140227 - assigned a case officer
20140317 - Finally got my ACT sponsorship!
20140319 - Invited to apply (visa 190)
20140325 - Lodged visa 190
20140718 - Direct visa grant. IED: July 17, 2015
20150203 - Landed in ACT Job hunt begins
201510 - Started working at Woolies
20161031 - landed a job in my field as a junior
20180508 - landed a job in my field
Thank you God! You are truly amazing!
Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 04, 2012
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