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marjamesMelbourne Posts: 18Member Joined: Mar 14, 2016
hi, taga Melby CBD kami. Bago lang kami dito, wala pa kaming kakilalang pinoy. Kaway-kaway sa mga taga cbd dyan!
SantiMelbourne Posts: 174Member Joined: Jan 05, 2013
Hi! will be living in Craigieburn with my wife and two kids! hope to know more kababayans in Melby!
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254418 Registered Nurse (Medical)
Skilled Independent 189
24 Oct 2015 -IELTS Academic Quad 7 score
10 Jun 2016 -Start of IRON Course
25 Aug 2016 -End of IRON Course
27 Sep 2016 - AU RN status
27 Nov 2016 -ANMAC finalised
05 Dec 2016 -EOI submission 65 points
21 Dec 2016. -Invitation To Apply received
15 Jan 2017 -Lodged 189 visa
08 Feb 2017 -Medicals finalised
10 Feb 2017 - DIRECT GRANT @ 1:02PM by GSM Adelaide
11 Mar 2017 - THE BIG MOVE! (IED 22 Mar 2017)
hello.. Happy Valentines Everyone.. tanong lang sa na ako for those people staying in melbourne.. Yung expenses for new migrants.. magkano ang monthly expenses nyo
Hi, Just arrived in Melbourne last Jan. 31. I'm living with my fiance and brother in law in Heidelberg West 5 min drive away from Northland Shopping Centre. Still looking for a job right now, which is the hardest thing to do as of this moment. Ingat palagi mga kabayan.
Sep. 7, 2016 - Lodged Application Online ( PMV Sub Class 300 )
Sep. 7, 2016 - Acknowledgement Email Received
Sep. 9, 2016 - Uploaded all the required documents
Sep. 20, 2016 - Medical Examination
Oct. 28, 2016 - Request for an additional document (CENOMAR)
Oct. 29, 2016 - Requested for CENOMAR Online
Nov. 7, 2016 - Received CENOMAR Dispatch Notice from PSA
Nov. 16, 2016 - Clicked the "Information Provided" Button (ImmiAccount)
Dec. 16, 2016 - Received Grant Notice at exactly 100 Days since the application was lodged!
CasseyMelbourne, Australia Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator Joined: Sep 07, 2015
edited February 2017
Para sa mga naghahanap po ng work na nasa Melb, nagstart na silang maginterview. You can either apply online or hand in your resume at CWH Highpoint Shopping Center. All the best!
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
CasseyMelbourne, Australia Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator Joined: Sep 07, 2015
@p12345james Ehehe Kung Pinoy ang makukuha mas maigi, generally speaking masipag at hard working kasi tayo.
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
@Cassey marami bang jobs talaga jan sa melb? kung hindi ka lang mapili ah
CasseyMelbourne, Australia Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator Joined: Sep 07, 2015
@p12345james Oo marami akong nakikitang nakapost na job vacancies. Oo naman habang nagsisimula pa huwag na munang mamili.
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
OZwaldCobblepotMelbourne Posts: 583Member Joined: Oct 09, 2015
Hi Guys. We just moved to Lalor last week. Anyone living in Lalor? Would love to meet new friends. Hehe.
Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
11.22.2015 - Received ITA
11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally
IED: October 28, 2016
A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.
danyan2001usMelbourne, Australia Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator Joined: Nov 14, 2012
were from reservoir, kapitbahay tayo
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
cen28Melbourne Posts: 24Member Joined: Jun 09, 2014
G'day all, anyone living in Hawthorn, CBD or nearby suburbs? Food trip, hangout or simpleng get together lang, me and my partner are open to meet new friends and kapwa noyPi. Or in case you have questions, please feel free to PM me, hoping na makatulong din. Cheers!
Mechanical Engineer ANZCO 233512
09.26.2015 || Passed IELTS, Overall Band 7.0
01.17.2016 || Submitted EA MSA application, Fast Track
01.22.2016 || Received Positive Outcome from EA, Professional Engineer
01.23.2016 || Lodged EOI, 65pts for 189 & 70pts for 190
02.03.2016 || Received ITA for 189
pandaMelbourne Posts: 85Member Joined: Feb 21, 2017
Just arrived last weekend. Currently staying dito sa Footscray.
ANZSCO 233111 Chemical Engineer
DOE - 189 (70 points)/190 (70+5 points) : 30-Nov-2017
iamyourangel08Woolloongabba Posts: 87Member Joined: Aug 25, 2013
currently staying in point cook.. but planning to transfer sa north.( bundoora,reservoir, preston)..baka po meron kayong available na room jan for family of 3...
25 Aug 2014 - Lodged Visa 189
17 Oct 2014 - VISA Grant!! Thank you Lord!!
" Pray, Hope & don't worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear our prayers. "
" If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. "
iamyourangel08Woolloongabba Posts: 87Member Joined: Aug 25, 2013
currently staying in point cook.. but planning to transfer sa north.( bundoora,reservoir, preston)..baka po meron kayong available na room jan for family of 3...
25 Aug 2014 - Lodged Visa 189
17 Oct 2014 - VISA Grant!! Thank you Lord!!
" Pray, Hope & don't worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear our prayers. "
" If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. "
mamitaMelbourne Posts: 3Member Joined: May 17, 2017
Hello there, looking for female friends
Open minded understanding and loyal
Thank you from Carlton 3053
ShirlieIndianapolis Posts: 268Member Joined: Nov 19, 2013
HeyHiHello There, Family of 5 here in Wantirna :-)
AliahMercyMelbourne Posts: 3Member Joined: Aug 06, 2017
Hello po.We just move here in Melbourne.Im looking for a play group sa anak ko 11 months.Thanks
paulineVictoria, Australia Posts: 813Member Joined: Aug 03, 2017
Good morning. . Sino Po nakatira sa 15 high street MacArthur Victoria 3286
We will be moving to AU in a few mos and we are greatly considering Melbourne. Meron po ba kayong alam na unit for rent or flatsharing for a couple? Please send me a message.
Also, baka meron din kayo alam na job vacancies for BA or QA Tester position, please let me know na rin. Baka pwede magpa-refer. Thanks everyone in advance!
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254418 Registered Nurse (Medical)
Skilled Independent 189
24 Oct 2015 -IELTS Academic Quad 7 score
10 Jun 2016 -Start of IRON Course
25 Aug 2016 -End of IRON Course
27 Sep 2016 - AU RN status
27 Nov 2016 -ANMAC finalised
05 Dec 2016 -EOI submission 65 points
21 Dec 2016. -Invitation To Apply received
15 Jan 2017 -Lodged 189 visa
08 Feb 2017 -Medicals finalised
10 Feb 2017 - DIRECT GRANT @ 1:02PM by GSM Adelaide
11 Mar 2017 - THE BIG MOVE! (IED 22 Mar 2017)
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hse rental - ?
Utilities - ?
private insurance - ?
education - ?
food - ?
transpo - ?
Need lang your info for this para malaman magkano ba ideally ang budget. Thanks.
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http://pinoyau.info/discussion/1052/au-migrants-pls-share-your-weekly-monthly-budget
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/1364/electricity-gas-and-water-bill-pls-share-how-much-you-are-paying-per-month
Yung rent, it will depend sa location and number of rooms. For example, for a 4 bedroom:
- nearer the city, $950/week > https://www.realestate.com.au/neighbourhoods/richmond-3121-vic
- mas malayo ng kaunti and new devt, $395/week > https://www.realestate.com.au/neighbourhoods/point cook-3030-vic
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Sep. 7, 2016 - Lodged Application Online ( PMV Sub Class 300 )
Sep. 7, 2016 - Acknowledgement Email Received
Sep. 9, 2016 - Uploaded all the required documents
Sep. 20, 2016 - Medical Examination
Oct. 28, 2016 - Request for an additional document (CENOMAR)
Oct. 29, 2016 - Requested for CENOMAR Online
Nov. 7, 2016 - Received CENOMAR Dispatch Notice from PSA
Nov. 16, 2016 - Clicked the "Information Provided" Button (ImmiAccount)
Dec. 16, 2016 - Received Grant Notice at exactly 100 Days since the application was lodged!
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June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
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June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
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June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
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Mechanical Engineer || ANZSCO 233512 ||Age: 30pts || Educ: 15pts || Work Exp: 5pts || English: 20pts || TOTAL: 70pts
08.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
09.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - FAILED [L8|R7.5|S6|W6.5]
09.14.2015 - submitted requirements to EA for assessment
10.19.2015 - PTE-A Schedule // Received PTE Result - PASSED! [L79|R83|S79|W89]
11.03.2015 - NBI schedule
11.18.2015 - Received EA Positive Result // Submitted EOI - Visa 189
11.22.2015 - Received ITA
11.26.2015 - Lodged Visa 189 application
11.27.2015 - Uploaded Documents, frontloaded NBI [Me and Wife]
12.04.2015 - Medical Exam @ SLEC
12.07.2015 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide) -- Requesting Medical Exam Result
12.14.2015 - Medical (Primary) uploaded
07.28.2016 - Medical (Spouse) uploaded
08.01.2016 - Medical (Spouse) cleared
08.09.2016 - Visa Grant finally
IED: October 28, 2016
A river cuts through a rock not because of its POWER but its PERSISTENCE.
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09.26.2015 || Passed IELTS, Overall Band 7.0
01.17.2016 || Submitted EA MSA application, Fast Track
01.22.2016 || Received Positive Outcome from EA, Professional Engineer
01.23.2016 || Lodged EOI, 65pts for 189 & 70pts for 190
02.03.2016 || Received ITA for 189
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25 Aug 2014 - Lodged Visa 189
17 Oct 2014 - VISA Grant!! Thank you Lord!!
" Pray, Hope & don't worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear our prayers. "
" If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. "
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25 Aug 2014 - Lodged Visa 189
17 Oct 2014 - VISA Grant!! Thank you Lord!!
" Pray, Hope & don't worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear our prayers. "
" If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. "
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Open minded understanding and loyal
Thank you from Carlton 3053
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Family of 5 here in Wantirna :-)
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We will be moving to AU in a few mos and we are greatly considering Melbourne. Meron po ba kayong alam na unit for rent or flatsharing for a couple? Please send me a message.
Also, baka meron din kayo alam na job vacancies for BA or QA Tester position, please let me know na rin. Baka pwede magpa-refer. Thanks everyone in advance!
Carpe Diem!
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Another thing, in case po me alam po kayo na job vancancy for IT/Sys AD/application engineer, please share and would love if pwede referral
Thanks Guys!
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