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Posts: 181Member
Joined: Sep 21, 2016
(233411 - Electronics Engineer)
29-Apr -2015 - Responded to Migration Agent on my Linkedin
**after more than a year of waiting for "the" early retirement plan of my company :-(
09-Jul -2016 - Finally decided The Project Down Under
11-Jul -2016 - Signed contract with MA
04-Aug-2016 - Took IELTS (L:7.5 R:6.5: W:6.0 S:6.5)
20-Sep -2016 - Lodged EA Requirements
21-Sep -2016 - EA Fast Track Requested
30-Sep -2016 - Enrolled for PTE Review
14-Oct -2016 - EA Positive
26-Oct -2016 - PTE Positive (L:82 R:79: W:83 S:90)
28-Oct-2016 - Submitted EOI (189/75)
22-Nov-2016 - ITA Recieved
08-Dec-2016 - Visa Lodged (Medical at St. Lukes BGC)
05-Jan-2017 - CO Contact (Additional Proof of Employment)
08-Feb-2017 - Visa Granted (Salamat po Ama!)
BM Prep naman...
Posts: 627Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2014
Posts: 17Member
Joined: Jul 02, 2015
10 September 2013 – Skills Assessment submitted (Vetasses – Architectural Draftperson)
12 Oct 2013 – IELTS Exam 1
22 Oct 2013 – IELTS Exam 1 Result: L-7, R-8, W-6, S-6; Overall-7
14 Dec 2013 – IELTS Exam 2
20 Dec 2013 – IELTS Exam 2 Result: L-6.5 R-6.5, W-6.5, S-6; Overall-6.5
15 Mar 2014 – IELTS Exam 3
25 Mar 2014 – IELTS Exam 3 Result: L-7.5 R-8.5, W-6.5, S-6; Overall-7
10 Jan 2014 – Vetasses Approved
25 Jul 2016 – QLD Open
25 Jul 2016 – Submitted EOI for QLD SS
28 Jul 2016 – Invited to Lodge QLD SS
08 Aug 2016 – Submitted documents for QLD SS application
08 Sep 2016 - Visa lodged
13 Sep 2016 – NBI Clearance received
23 Sep 2016 – Nominated by QLD; received ITA
05 Oct 2016 – SG COC approved
11 Oct 2016 – Medical done (Main) – Nationwide Health (Makati)
10 Nov 2016 – Medical done (Wife) – Nationwide Health (Makati)
14 Nov 2016 – Medical done (Baby) – SATA AMK (Singapore)
03 Feb 2017 - Visa grant! Praise God!
Posts: 45Member
Joined: Dec 26, 2016
Aug 2016 - lodged 190 EOI
(Architectural Draftperson 312111;QLD State Sponsored)
September 2016 - ITA
November 2016 - Uploading documents, PCC & Medicals ( Applicant, wife and daugther)
November 15, 2016 - Wife's medical deferred
January 9, 2017 - Wife's medical uploaded
February 15, 2017 - form 815 re uploaded
February 20, 2017- Visa Grant= Thank you Lord !!!
March 2017- Initial Entry via Sydney ( 2 days)
January 2018- Big Move.God bless us
Posts: 45Member
Joined: Dec 26, 2016
Aug 2016 - lodged 190 EOI
(Architectural Draftperson 312111;QLD State Sponsored)
September 2016 - ITA
November 2016 - Uploading documents, PCC & Medicals ( Applicant, wife and daugther)
November 15, 2016 - Wife's medical deferred
January 9, 2017 - Wife's medical uploaded
February 15, 2017 - form 815 re uploaded
February 20, 2017- Visa Grant= Thank you Lord !!!
March 2017- Initial Entry via Sydney ( 2 days)
January 2018- Big Move.God bless us
Posts: 627Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2014
Posts: 68Member
Joined: Jan 25, 2017
Occupation: Naval Architect 233916
March '15 - Started asking, researching and planning for a better future.
Nov. '15 - Started reviewing for IELTS. (If I pass, I will pursue my dream, if not, I will just wait for other opportunities.)
19/03/16 - Took the IELTS
05/04/16 - IELTS Result L:7.5 R: 8.5 W:7.5 S:7.0 (Passed, thank God)
17/04/16 - Engaged Agent (RESPALL)
29/04/16 - Started getting the required documents and doing the CDR
28/06/16 - Got married to include my husband on my application
04/07/16 - Submitted docs and CDR to EA
20/07/16 - Received outcome from EAust
04/08/16 - Lodged EOI
17/08/16 - Received ITA
30/09/16 - Lodged visa application 189
11/10/16 - Received medical referral
17/10/16 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
25/10/16 - Medical completed
17/11/16 - 1st contact. GSM Adelaide. CO Samantha. Additional docs for husband - UAE PCC and Character Statutory Declaration (Saudi)
15/12/16 - Submitted the additional docs
17/02/17 - 2nd contact. GSM Adelaide. CO Samantha. Additional Documents for Saudi Police Clearance. Provided exit stamp on the passport, COE and Clearance Certificate from the Employer.
Waiting...
Everything is possible, if you believe and work hard for it.
Posts: 68Member
Joined: Jan 25, 2017
Occupation: Naval Architect 233916
March '15 - Started asking, researching and planning for a better future.
Nov. '15 - Started reviewing for IELTS. (If I pass, I will pursue my dream, if not, I will just wait for other opportunities.)
19/03/16 - Took the IELTS
05/04/16 - IELTS Result L:7.5 R: 8.5 W:7.5 S:7.0 (Passed, thank God)
17/04/16 - Engaged Agent (RESPALL)
29/04/16 - Started getting the required documents and doing the CDR
28/06/16 - Got married to include my husband on my application
04/07/16 - Submitted docs and CDR to EA
20/07/16 - Received outcome from EAust
04/08/16 - Lodged EOI
17/08/16 - Received ITA
30/09/16 - Lodged visa application 189
11/10/16 - Received medical referral
17/10/16 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
25/10/16 - Medical completed
17/11/16 - 1st contact. GSM Adelaide. CO Samantha. Additional docs for husband - UAE PCC and Character Statutory Declaration (Saudi)
15/12/16 - Submitted the additional docs
17/02/17 - 2nd contact. GSM Adelaide. CO Samantha. Additional Documents for Saudi Police Clearance. Provided exit stamp on the passport, COE and Clearance Certificate from the Employer.
Waiting...
Everything is possible, if you believe and work hard for it.
Posts: 417Member
Joined: Apr 12, 2015
312111- Architectural Draftsperson
29 July 2015-- Lodged Vetassess
14 Sept 2015-- IELTS result: L:7.5 R:7.5 W:7.5 S:7.0 (yey! Thank you Lord!)
13 Nov 2015-- Friday the 13th... positive result from Vetassess! wooohoo! Thanks be to God!
Jan 2016--Tried my luck to submit EOI for NSW
23 Feb 2016-- ACT open (God answered our prayers)
Mar 2016-- ACT closed
25 July 2016-- QLD open
27 July 2016-- submit EOI for QLD SS
09 Aug 2016-- Invited to Lodge QLD SS --- Happy birthday Singapore!
22 Aug 2016-- Submit docs for QLD SS application
05 Sept 2016-- Got our nomination from QLD. Received our ITA. Thank you Lord!
29 Sept 2016-- SG-COC received (main)
30 Sept 2016-- Medical @ SATA Bedok (main)
03 Oct 2016-- Cleared my medical (main) Thank you Lord!
04 Oct 2016-- SG-COC appeal for wife rejeced
11 Oct 2016-- Wife & Baby's medicals cleared. Thank you Lord!
16 Oct 2016-- Lodge
25 Oct 2016--Wife's SG-COC received and uploaded
27 Oct 2016-- Direc Grant ( Thank you Lord for all your blessing)
All things are possible with God.
His will. His purpose. His timing.
Just pray and believe...
Posts: 17Member
Joined: Jul 02, 2015
10 September 2013 – Skills Assessment submitted (Vetasses – Architectural Draftperson)
12 Oct 2013 – IELTS Exam 1
22 Oct 2013 – IELTS Exam 1 Result: L-7, R-8, W-6, S-6; Overall-7
14 Dec 2013 – IELTS Exam 2
20 Dec 2013 – IELTS Exam 2 Result: L-6.5 R-6.5, W-6.5, S-6; Overall-6.5
15 Mar 2014 – IELTS Exam 3
25 Mar 2014 – IELTS Exam 3 Result: L-7.5 R-8.5, W-6.5, S-6; Overall-7
10 Jan 2014 – Vetasses Approved
25 Jul 2016 – QLD Open
25 Jul 2016 – Submitted EOI for QLD SS
28 Jul 2016 – Invited to Lodge QLD SS
08 Aug 2016 – Submitted documents for QLD SS application
08 Sep 2016 - Visa lodged
13 Sep 2016 – NBI Clearance received
23 Sep 2016 – Nominated by QLD; received ITA
05 Oct 2016 – SG COC approved
11 Oct 2016 – Medical done (Main) – Nationwide Health (Makati)
10 Nov 2016 – Medical done (Wife) – Nationwide Health (Makati)
14 Nov 2016 – Medical done (Baby) – SATA AMK (Singapore)
03 Feb 2017 - Visa grant! Praise God!
Posts: 167Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2014
Chemical Engineer
08|01|2014 AU or NZ???
08|18|2014 Enrolled for IELTS exam
11|01|2014 IELTS exam
11|14|2014 IELTS positive results with 10pts - Praises to GOD!
11|15|2014 Started CDR
12|07|2014 CDR online application
02|12|2015 EA result +++ (Wonderful O' Lord!)
02|13|2015 EOI sent (189) 60 pts
02|16|2015 corrected EOI - 55pts (related exp. was 10yrs ago)
02|16|2015 EOI NSW 60pts (incl. SS)
05|01|2015 Got pregnant for 2nd child
10|20|2015 Lost track of EOI status. Withdrawn/submitted new EOI
01|06|2016 2nd child was born "Happy 3 Kings"
08|12|2016 Took PTE A - target 20pts
08|13|2016 failed to achieve 20pts
08|15|2016 update EOI, changed unrelated skills to related
08|17|2016 ITA 189
09|02|2016 Lodged 189
09|16|2016 CO Contact - Health Assessment for us (4)
09|19|2016 Submitted medical exam results - no action needed
Nov 25, 2016 GRANT!
GOD is good, all the time!
Posts: 123Member
Joined: Mar 09, 2016
ANZCO233411 Electronics Engineer (Semiconductor Test Engineer)
April 30, 2016 - IELTS Test
May 13, 2016 - IELTS Result (L6.5R6.5W7S7)
Jun - Jul 2016 - CDR Creation
August 4, 2016 - MSA EA Submission
August 19, 2016 - MSA Result (positive ANZCO233411)
August 22, 2016 - EOI Submission
September 13, 2016 - ITA Received (189)
September 15, 2016 - e-Appeal SG COC (Me&Wife)
September 20, 2016 - FIngerprnt Canada Criminal Rcrd Check(for wife)
September 23, 2016 - SG COC fingerprint/collect(Me&Wife)
September 23, 2016 - NBI Clearance scan Received (Me&Wife)
September 26, 2016 - Lodge Visa 189
September 30, 2016 - Medical (Me,wife&Baby) Paragon
October 5, 2016 - Canada RCMP Criminal Check Rcvd (wife)
October 10, 2016 - CO Contacted - Form 80, CTC Birth Cert and Passport Biodata Page (CO given until Nov 2 to complete)
October 12, 2016 - Uploaded - waiting game
November 23, 2016 - Grant! Thank you Jesus! IED - Oct 2017
January 2017 - Booked SQ SG-MEL for SGD300 Promo!
June 2017 - IE to MEL
July 2017 - son and wife (preggy) followed suit
Sept 2017 - my 2nd baby was born at Royal Womens Hospital (all free!) . Got my (first) casual job
Oct 2017 - Got my permanent job (Pharma) north melbourne
Jan 2018 - moved to east of melbourne
Joined: May 25, 2016
ICT Support Engineer (As Dependent)
ANZSCO: 263212 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 10 pts || Work Exp: 5 pts || English: __pts || TOTAL: __pts
**Analyst Programmer (Partner - main applicant)
ANZSCO: 261311 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 10 pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 65 pts
05.23.2016: Started researching about the process
05.25.2016: Joined Pinoy AU forum and contacted colleagues who are already in AU for further assistance
05.30.2016: Registered via online for a Debit Visa account in – Unionbank
06.21.2016: Scanned all notarized documents
06.25.2016: Uploaded all documents in ACS Site
06.30.2016: Paid the ACS Fee and submitted it.
07.11.2016: Received an email from ACS. Not qualified for Software Engineer (261313), recommended to use ICT Support Engineer (263212) instead
07.21.2016: Paid the additional 200 AUD for the suggested ANZSCO 263212 (ICT Support Engineer)
07.22.2016: Received the ACS Result - AQF Diploma, Major in Computing - 5yrs deducted / 3 yrs up to Present for the work experience)
07.26.2016: Start of PTE test review
07.29.2016: Partner's ACS Result - AQF Bachelor Degree (4yrs deducted / 5yrs up to Present for the work experience)
08.30.2016: Took PTE exam / Processed NBI Clearance (with Hit)
09.03.2016: Partner got positive PTE Result (L=79/R=85/S=72/W=90)
09.05.2016: Lodged EOI (189)
09.08.2016: Got our NBI Clearance...finally...
09.15.2016: Received CEMI request
09.28.2016: Partner got his ITA!!! (12:20am AU)
10.10.2016: Completed Medical Exam - no action required
11.22.2016: Visa lodged (frontloaded all docs)
11.30.2016: CO asked for Payslip & ITR for 2011-2013
12.16.2016: Uploaded the payslips & ITRs for 2011-2013
02.03.2017: Golden email received!!! Thank you Lord!!
03.24.2017: Attended the Pre-Departure Seminar (CFO Office)
06.17.2017: Initial entry in Sydney last June 17-21, 2017
01.14.2018: Hubby's big move to Sydney (Job hunting in progress)
02.25.2018: Wifey's big move to Sydney
05.29.2018: Wifey's 1st day at work (Barangaroo area)
07.17.2018: Wifey's last day of contract work
10.13.2018: Moved from Sydney to Canberra
10.15.2018: Hubby's 1st day at work (Greenway area)
12.21.2018: Wifey got accepted to a 5 month contract work
01.21.2019: Wifey's 1st day at work (Turner area)
06.30.2019: Wifey got a permanent role offer
"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - A Cinderella Story
Joined: May 25, 2016
@chewychewbacca @Bourne @thisisme1 @rich88 @haunter08 @allej @batman @starjhan @pinoytalker @vylette @pinoysg @periwinkle @Anino78 @pink @aug88 @jillpot
ICT Support Engineer (As Dependent)
ANZSCO: 263212 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 10 pts || Work Exp: 5 pts || English: __pts || TOTAL: __pts
**Analyst Programmer (Partner - main applicant)
ANZSCO: 261311 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 10 pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 65 pts
05.23.2016: Started researching about the process
05.25.2016: Joined Pinoy AU forum and contacted colleagues who are already in AU for further assistance
05.30.2016: Registered via online for a Debit Visa account in – Unionbank
06.21.2016: Scanned all notarized documents
06.25.2016: Uploaded all documents in ACS Site
06.30.2016: Paid the ACS Fee and submitted it.
07.11.2016: Received an email from ACS. Not qualified for Software Engineer (261313), recommended to use ICT Support Engineer (263212) instead
07.21.2016: Paid the additional 200 AUD for the suggested ANZSCO 263212 (ICT Support Engineer)
07.22.2016: Received the ACS Result - AQF Diploma, Major in Computing - 5yrs deducted / 3 yrs up to Present for the work experience)
07.26.2016: Start of PTE test review
07.29.2016: Partner's ACS Result - AQF Bachelor Degree (4yrs deducted / 5yrs up to Present for the work experience)
08.30.2016: Took PTE exam / Processed NBI Clearance (with Hit)
09.03.2016: Partner got positive PTE Result (L=79/R=85/S=72/W=90)
09.05.2016: Lodged EOI (189)
09.08.2016: Got our NBI Clearance...finally...
09.15.2016: Received CEMI request
09.28.2016: Partner got his ITA!!! (12:20am AU)
10.10.2016: Completed Medical Exam - no action required
11.22.2016: Visa lodged (frontloaded all docs)
11.30.2016: CO asked for Payslip & ITR for 2011-2013
12.16.2016: Uploaded the payslips & ITRs for 2011-2013
02.03.2017: Golden email received!!! Thank you Lord!!
03.24.2017: Attended the Pre-Departure Seminar (CFO Office)
06.17.2017: Initial entry in Sydney last June 17-21, 2017
01.14.2018: Hubby's big move to Sydney (Job hunting in progress)
02.25.2018: Wifey's big move to Sydney
05.29.2018: Wifey's 1st day at work (Barangaroo area)
07.17.2018: Wifey's last day of contract work
10.13.2018: Moved from Sydney to Canberra
10.15.2018: Hubby's 1st day at work (Greenway area)
12.21.2018: Wifey got accepted to a 5 month contract work
01.21.2019: Wifey's 1st day at work (Turner area)
06.30.2019: Wifey got a permanent role offer
"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - A Cinderella Story
Posts: 417Member
Joined: Apr 12, 2015
312111- Architectural Draftsperson
29 July 2015-- Lodged Vetassess
14 Sept 2015-- IELTS result: L:7.5 R:7.5 W:7.5 S:7.0 (yey! Thank you Lord!)
13 Nov 2015-- Friday the 13th... positive result from Vetassess! wooohoo! Thanks be to God!
Jan 2016--Tried my luck to submit EOI for NSW
23 Feb 2016-- ACT open (God answered our prayers)
Mar 2016-- ACT closed
25 July 2016-- QLD open
27 July 2016-- submit EOI for QLD SS
09 Aug 2016-- Invited to Lodge QLD SS --- Happy birthday Singapore!
22 Aug 2016-- Submit docs for QLD SS application
05 Sept 2016-- Got our nomination from QLD. Received our ITA. Thank you Lord!
29 Sept 2016-- SG-COC received (main)
30 Sept 2016-- Medical @ SATA Bedok (main)
03 Oct 2016-- Cleared my medical (main) Thank you Lord!
04 Oct 2016-- SG-COC appeal for wife rejeced
11 Oct 2016-- Wife & Baby's medicals cleared. Thank you Lord!
16 Oct 2016-- Lodge
25 Oct 2016--Wife's SG-COC received and uploaded
27 Oct 2016-- Direc Grant ( Thank you Lord for all your blessing)
All things are possible with God.
His will. His purpose. His timing.
Just pray and believe...
Posts: 627Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2014
Posts: 9Member
Joined: Feb 13, 2017
magkanu normally ang dapat na budget pag nagmigrate na for a family of 3?
Posts: 627Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2014
Posts: 417Member
Joined: Apr 12, 2015
312111- Architectural Draftsperson
29 July 2015-- Lodged Vetassess
14 Sept 2015-- IELTS result: L:7.5 R:7.5 W:7.5 S:7.0 (yey! Thank you Lord!)
13 Nov 2015-- Friday the 13th... positive result from Vetassess! wooohoo! Thanks be to God!
Jan 2016--Tried my luck to submit EOI for NSW
23 Feb 2016-- ACT open (God answered our prayers)
Mar 2016-- ACT closed
25 July 2016-- QLD open
27 July 2016-- submit EOI for QLD SS
09 Aug 2016-- Invited to Lodge QLD SS --- Happy birthday Singapore!
22 Aug 2016-- Submit docs for QLD SS application
05 Sept 2016-- Got our nomination from QLD. Received our ITA. Thank you Lord!
29 Sept 2016-- SG-COC received (main)
30 Sept 2016-- Medical @ SATA Bedok (main)
03 Oct 2016-- Cleared my medical (main) Thank you Lord!
04 Oct 2016-- SG-COC appeal for wife rejeced
11 Oct 2016-- Wife & Baby's medicals cleared. Thank you Lord!
16 Oct 2016-- Lodge
25 Oct 2016--Wife's SG-COC received and uploaded
27 Oct 2016-- Direc Grant ( Thank you Lord for all your blessing)
All things are possible with God.
His will. His purpose. His timing.
Just pray and believe...
Joined: Aug 08, 2016
Posts: 181Member
Joined: Sep 21, 2016
(233411 - Electronics Engineer)
29-Apr -2015 - Responded to Migration Agent on my Linkedin
**after more than a year of waiting for "the" early retirement plan of my company :-(
09-Jul -2016 - Finally decided The Project Down Under
11-Jul -2016 - Signed contract with MA
04-Aug-2016 - Took IELTS (L:7.5 R:6.5: W:6.0 S:6.5)
20-Sep -2016 - Lodged EA Requirements
21-Sep -2016 - EA Fast Track Requested
30-Sep -2016 - Enrolled for PTE Review
14-Oct -2016 - EA Positive
26-Oct -2016 - PTE Positive (L:82 R:79: W:83 S:90)
28-Oct-2016 - Submitted EOI (189/75)
22-Nov-2016 - ITA Recieved
08-Dec-2016 - Visa Lodged (Medical at St. Lukes BGC)
05-Jan-2017 - CO Contact (Additional Proof of Employment)
08-Feb-2017 - Visa Granted (Salamat po Ama!)
BM Prep naman...
Joined: May 25, 2016
ICT Support Engineer (As Dependent)
ANZSCO: 263212 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 10 pts || Work Exp: 5 pts || English: __pts || TOTAL: __pts
**Analyst Programmer (Partner - main applicant)
ANZSCO: 261311 || Age: 30 pts || Educ: 15 pts || Work Exp: 10 pts || English: 10 pts || TOTAL: 65 pts
05.23.2016: Started researching about the process
05.25.2016: Joined Pinoy AU forum and contacted colleagues who are already in AU for further assistance
05.30.2016: Registered via online for a Debit Visa account in – Unionbank
06.21.2016: Scanned all notarized documents
06.25.2016: Uploaded all documents in ACS Site
06.30.2016: Paid the ACS Fee and submitted it.
07.11.2016: Received an email from ACS. Not qualified for Software Engineer (261313), recommended to use ICT Support Engineer (263212) instead
07.21.2016: Paid the additional 200 AUD for the suggested ANZSCO 263212 (ICT Support Engineer)
07.22.2016: Received the ACS Result - AQF Diploma, Major in Computing - 5yrs deducted / 3 yrs up to Present for the work experience)
07.26.2016: Start of PTE test review
07.29.2016: Partner's ACS Result - AQF Bachelor Degree (4yrs deducted / 5yrs up to Present for the work experience)
08.30.2016: Took PTE exam / Processed NBI Clearance (with Hit)
09.03.2016: Partner got positive PTE Result (L=79/R=85/S=72/W=90)
09.05.2016: Lodged EOI (189)
09.08.2016: Got our NBI Clearance...finally...
09.15.2016: Received CEMI request
09.28.2016: Partner got his ITA!!! (12:20am AU)
10.10.2016: Completed Medical Exam - no action required
11.22.2016: Visa lodged (frontloaded all docs)
11.30.2016: CO asked for Payslip & ITR for 2011-2013
12.16.2016: Uploaded the payslips & ITRs for 2011-2013
02.03.2017: Golden email received!!! Thank you Lord!!
03.24.2017: Attended the Pre-Departure Seminar (CFO Office)
06.17.2017: Initial entry in Sydney last June 17-21, 2017
01.14.2018: Hubby's big move to Sydney (Job hunting in progress)
02.25.2018: Wifey's big move to Sydney
05.29.2018: Wifey's 1st day at work (Barangaroo area)
07.17.2018: Wifey's last day of contract work
10.13.2018: Moved from Sydney to Canberra
10.15.2018: Hubby's 1st day at work (Greenway area)
12.21.2018: Wifey got accepted to a 5 month contract work
01.21.2019: Wifey's 1st day at work (Turner area)
06.30.2019: Wifey got a permanent role offer
"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." - A Cinderella Story
Posts: 167Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2014
Melbourne has that gloomy feel. I like the laid back atmosphere.
Sydney is like a bigger Singapore. A busy city with an airport accessible to train.
Since we both stayed in service apartments, we rarely eat outside. Nag grocery lang kami sa Coles and cooked in the apartment. Btw for those mummies out there with infants on S26, mura ang S26 sa Australia. Dito sa SG, SG$44 ang 900g/tin (Progress Gold) , pero sa AU AU$20 lng ang 900g (Gold). Kaya nagdala kami pabalik SG ng 6 tins.
Para walang hassle d na kami nagdala ng meat products. I brought 2 packs of Old Town coffee para pasalubong. I declared everything maski ung portable nebulizer and nebules. D nman na nila binuksan ang bag, pinaamoy na lng sa dog
Chemical Engineer
08|01|2014 AU or NZ???
08|18|2014 Enrolled for IELTS exam
11|01|2014 IELTS exam
11|14|2014 IELTS positive results with 10pts - Praises to GOD!
11|15|2014 Started CDR
12|07|2014 CDR online application
02|12|2015 EA result +++ (Wonderful O' Lord!)
02|13|2015 EOI sent (189) 60 pts
02|16|2015 corrected EOI - 55pts (related exp. was 10yrs ago)
02|16|2015 EOI NSW 60pts (incl. SS)
05|01|2015 Got pregnant for 2nd child
10|20|2015 Lost track of EOI status. Withdrawn/submitted new EOI
01|06|2016 2nd child was born "Happy 3 Kings"
08|12|2016 Took PTE A - target 20pts
08|13|2016 failed to achieve 20pts
08|15|2016 update EOI, changed unrelated skills to related
08|17|2016 ITA 189
09|02|2016 Lodged 189
09|16|2016 CO Contact - Health Assessment for us (4)
09|19|2016 Submitted medical exam results - no action needed
Nov 25, 2016 GRANT!
GOD is good, all the time!
Posts: 123Member
Joined: Mar 09, 2016
ANZCO233411 Electronics Engineer (Semiconductor Test Engineer)
April 30, 2016 - IELTS Test
May 13, 2016 - IELTS Result (L6.5R6.5W7S7)
Jun - Jul 2016 - CDR Creation
August 4, 2016 - MSA EA Submission
August 19, 2016 - MSA Result (positive ANZCO233411)
August 22, 2016 - EOI Submission
September 13, 2016 - ITA Received (189)
September 15, 2016 - e-Appeal SG COC (Me&Wife)
September 20, 2016 - FIngerprnt Canada Criminal Rcrd Check(for wife)
September 23, 2016 - SG COC fingerprint/collect(Me&Wife)
September 23, 2016 - NBI Clearance scan Received (Me&Wife)
September 26, 2016 - Lodge Visa 189
September 30, 2016 - Medical (Me,wife&Baby) Paragon
October 5, 2016 - Canada RCMP Criminal Check Rcvd (wife)
October 10, 2016 - CO Contacted - Form 80, CTC Birth Cert and Passport Biodata Page (CO given until Nov 2 to complete)
October 12, 2016 - Uploaded - waiting game
November 23, 2016 - Grant! Thank you Jesus! IED - Oct 2017
January 2017 - Booked SQ SG-MEL for SGD300 Promo!
June 2017 - IE to MEL
July 2017 - son and wife (preggy) followed suit
Sept 2017 - my 2nd baby was born at Royal Womens Hospital (all free!) . Got my (first) casual job
Oct 2017 - Got my permanent job (Pharma) north melbourne
Jan 2018 - moved to east of melbourne
Posts: 167Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2014
Chemical Engineer
08|01|2014 AU or NZ???
08|18|2014 Enrolled for IELTS exam
11|01|2014 IELTS exam
11|14|2014 IELTS positive results with 10pts - Praises to GOD!
11|15|2014 Started CDR
12|07|2014 CDR online application
02|12|2015 EA result +++ (Wonderful O' Lord!)
02|13|2015 EOI sent (189) 60 pts
02|16|2015 corrected EOI - 55pts (related exp. was 10yrs ago)
02|16|2015 EOI NSW 60pts (incl. SS)
05|01|2015 Got pregnant for 2nd child
10|20|2015 Lost track of EOI status. Withdrawn/submitted new EOI
01|06|2016 2nd child was born "Happy 3 Kings"
08|12|2016 Took PTE A - target 20pts
08|13|2016 failed to achieve 20pts
08|15|2016 update EOI, changed unrelated skills to related
08|17|2016 ITA 189
09|02|2016 Lodged 189
09|16|2016 CO Contact - Health Assessment for us (4)
09|19|2016 Submitted medical exam results - no action needed
Nov 25, 2016 GRANT!
GOD is good, all the time!
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Joined: Feb 13, 2017
yung 20K ba na yun is pang family of 3 at pang ilan months?
Posts: 209Member
Joined: Sep 29, 2016
Sa immigration po ba ang need lang nila ay yung Visa Grant, passport na may PDOS sticker?
kasi po may work na ako dito sa Australia under 457visa, usually kapag umuuwe ako kelangan pa ng OEC at kung anek anek na para sa OFW. pero siguro sa sunod kong bakasyon sa Pinas (in 3 weeks time) (sana) may PR na ako.
Then kapag lumabas ulet ako ng Pinas, tho trabaho ang dahilan at hindi BM, need pa po ba dumaan sa POEA, OWWA etc kahit PR Visa na hawak mo?
salamat sa sasagot. (mejo magulo ata tanong ko)..
"wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure."
Electronics Engineer
Jul 2015: Arrived in Oz, 457visa
Mar 2016 : Decided to apply for PR
Dec 2016: Visa Lodged
Feb 2017: VISA Grant
Jul 2019 : Citizenship application
Aug 2019: Moved to Perth
Oct 2019: Status "Further Assessment"
Feb 2020: Approved. No Interview nor Exam
Posts: 68Member
Joined: Jan 25, 2017
Occupation: Naval Architect 233916
March '15 - Started asking, researching and planning for a better future.
Nov. '15 - Started reviewing for IELTS. (If I pass, I will pursue my dream, if not, I will just wait for other opportunities.)
19/03/16 - Took the IELTS
05/04/16 - IELTS Result L:7.5 R: 8.5 W:7.5 S:7.0 (Passed, thank God)
17/04/16 - Engaged Agent (RESPALL)
29/04/16 - Started getting the required documents and doing the CDR
28/06/16 - Got married to include my husband on my application
04/07/16 - Submitted docs and CDR to EA
20/07/16 - Received outcome from EAust
04/08/16 - Lodged EOI
17/08/16 - Received ITA
30/09/16 - Lodged visa application 189
11/10/16 - Received medical referral
17/10/16 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
25/10/16 - Medical completed
17/11/16 - 1st contact. GSM Adelaide. CO Samantha. Additional docs for husband - UAE PCC and Character Statutory Declaration (Saudi)
15/12/16 - Submitted the additional docs
17/02/17 - 2nd contact. GSM Adelaide. CO Samantha. Additional Documents for Saudi Police Clearance. Provided exit stamp on the passport, COE and Clearance Certificate from the Employer.
Waiting...
Everything is possible, if you believe and work hard for it.
Posts: 181Member
Joined: Oct 15, 2016
233512 Mech'l Engr
24 Sept 2016 - IELTS (naka 10points)
11 Oct 2016 - EA RSA Submitted
04 Nov 2016 - EA Result Received and EOI lodged right away
23 NOV 2016 - ITA Received
28 NOV 2016 - Medical (cleared in 2 days)
01 DEC 2016 - Wife and 2 Kids Medical (Awaiting for result)
08 Dec 2016 - Visa lodged (all applicable and available documents uploaded)
13 Dec 2016 - Wife and son medicals cleared
14 Dec 2016 - Eldest son Medicals cleared
20 Dec 2016 - 1st CO Contact (GSM Adelaide) asking for eldest son's Form 815 (submitted the same day)
01 Feb 2017 - 2nd CO Contact (same CO) asking to Answer Questionnaire for Penal Waiver Support (submitted the next day)
17 May 2017 - GRANT (after 160 days)
08 June to 14 June 2017 - Initial Entry fulfilment
13 July 2017 - Received a job offer sa Sydney (resigned immediately sa SG company)
13 Aug 2017 - BM sa Sydney
14 Aug 2017 - Start of Employment
15 Sep 2017 - Wife and kids' BM...
Posts: 68Member
Joined: Jan 25, 2017
Occupation: Naval Architect 233916
March '15 - Started asking, researching and planning for a better future.
Nov. '15 - Started reviewing for IELTS. (If I pass, I will pursue my dream, if not, I will just wait for other opportunities.)
19/03/16 - Took the IELTS
05/04/16 - IELTS Result L:7.5 R: 8.5 W:7.5 S:7.0 (Passed, thank God)
17/04/16 - Engaged Agent (RESPALL)
29/04/16 - Started getting the required documents and doing the CDR
28/06/16 - Got married to include my husband on my application
04/07/16 - Submitted docs and CDR to EA
20/07/16 - Received outcome from EAust
04/08/16 - Lodged EOI
17/08/16 - Received ITA
30/09/16 - Lodged visa application 189
11/10/16 - Received medical referral
17/10/16 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
25/10/16 - Medical completed
17/11/16 - 1st contact. GSM Adelaide. CO Samantha. Additional docs for husband - UAE PCC and Character Statutory Declaration (Saudi)
15/12/16 - Submitted the additional docs
17/02/17 - 2nd contact. GSM Adelaide. CO Samantha. Additional Documents for Saudi Police Clearance. Provided exit stamp on the passport, COE and Clearance Certificate from the Employer.
Waiting...
Everything is possible, if you believe and work hard for it.