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  • jang_ice30jang_ice30 Adelaide
    Posts: 12Member
    Joined: Apr 11, 2011
    hello guys.. ngayon lang ulit nakabalik sa forum. i arrived here in adelaide last tue. . im reading yung mga previous post nyo and it helps a lot , kung ano sisimulan ..

    (*__*)
  • YukishihYukishih Melbourne
    Posts: 430Member
    Joined: Jan 27, 2012
    Ang bilis lang pala kumuha ng tfn.

    22May2012 Applied at Deakin University
    24May2012 Deakin University assessment
    11June2012 Offer Letter
    13June2012 Requested for Campus transfer
    03July2012 Approved Request for transfer with new offer
    12July2012 Sent hard copies of documents before payment of tuition Fee
    17July2012 Paid tuition Fee
    18July2012 Received eCoE
    30July2012 Filed visa application at VIA centre
    31July2012 Received sms acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
    01August2012 Medical Notification
    Medicals done for my whole family except for my U/A
    which is pending
    25August2012 e-Health uploaded to Australian Embassy
    31August2012 Visa Granted!
    01September2012 Received Confirmation

    That in all things GOD may be glorified!

  • BryannBryann Sydney
    Posts: 854Member
    Joined: May 27, 2011
    Panget po talaga ANZ, hehe. Notorious talaga service nila. Kapareho din ng partner nila sa Pinas na Metrobank. Sobrang panget and incompetent ng customer service nila on personal experience.

    Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
    Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
    Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
    Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
    Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
    May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
    Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
    Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
    Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)

  • katlin924katlin924 Sydney
    Posts: 451Member
    Joined: Jul 05, 2011
    @Bryann Sang bank ka ba nag-open. Si @JClem sa NAB ata.. san okay?

    P.S. ikaw na ang may magandang signature timeline! :p

    ACS, IELTS and Visa 175 Timeline
    28/07/2011 - Submitted ACS Online Application
    28/09/2011 - ACS Result: Group A
    08/10/2011 - IELTS Exam
    21/10/2011 - IELTS Result: L&R-8.5; W&S-7; OB-8
    22/11/2011 - Submitted Online Application
    05/05/2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
    31/05/2012 - Submitted requested documents
    02/06/2012 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord. :)
    05/2013 - Off to Sydney ^_^
    For the detailed timeline, check it here: Journey to the Land Down Under
    My personal blog: Kathleen's Daily Musings

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    @katlin924, magaganda lahat ng timeline niyo...papunta ka na rin Australia e :P
  • katlin924katlin924 Sydney
    Posts: 451Member
    Joined: Jul 05, 2011
    Thanks @LokiJr! Na-miss ko mag-post dito. dme ko na babasahin. Hahaha!

    Si @Bryann kse may work na kagad in less than a month. :)

    ACS, IELTS and Visa 175 Timeline
    28/07/2011 - Submitted ACS Online Application
    28/09/2011 - ACS Result: Group A
    08/10/2011 - IELTS Exam
    21/10/2011 - IELTS Result: L&R-8.5; W&S-7; OB-8
    22/11/2011 - Submitted Online Application
    05/05/2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
    31/05/2012 - Submitted requested documents
    02/06/2012 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord. :)
    05/2013 - Off to Sydney ^_^
    For the detailed timeline, check it here: Journey to the Land Down Under
    My personal blog: Kathleen's Daily Musings

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Nakakainspire basahin yung blog mo @katlin924 hehe...dream come true talaga :D congrats!
  • 021607021607 Sydney
    Posts: 84Member
    Joined: Oct 22, 2012
    Agree sa mga "Things to do First.." In our case, we did everything on the day we landed. Thanks to my cousin who drove us around. Further tips:

    1. TFN. You can get this over the phone.
    2. Centrelink. You can do this online.
    3. Bank account. There is no minimum initial deposit. Just make sure you have your passport and other IDs ready.

    God bless you, newbies!
    :)
  • BryannBryann Sydney
    Posts: 854Member
    Joined: May 27, 2011
    Thanks @katlin924. :p Naku ma-i-inspire talaga kayo, hehehehe.

    CommBank ako yup.

    Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
    Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
    Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
    Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
    Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
    May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
    Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
    Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
    Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)

  • li_i_renli_i_ren North Ryde
    Posts: 434Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2012
    ask lang ako.. do we all need centrelink account?:) just wondering..
  • 021607021607 Sydney
    Posts: 84Member
    Joined: Oct 22, 2012
    ask lang ako.. do we all need centrelink account?:) just wondering..
    Centrelink is important for PRs with families. You can make certain claims which can help assist you while you are still jobseeking or not earning much. Habang tumataas yung income ninyo mag-asawa, your benefit decreases until you don’t get anything but child care assistance. Child care assistance is partial government subsidy on child care cost.
  • li_i_renli_i_ren North Ryde
    Posts: 434Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2012
    ahh ok so not mandatory pa la..thank you po:)
  • 021607021607 Sydney
    Posts: 84Member
    Joined: Oct 22, 2012
    ahh ok so not mandatory pa la..thank you po:)
    Welcome! Yup, most of my single PR friends did not bother registering at all.
  • cind3r3llacind3r3lla Perth, WA
    Posts: 153Member
    Joined: Sep 10, 2012
    @021607

    paano kung married pero advance party lang? i mean, hindi pa kasama ang family sa pagdating? advisable ba na magpa-register na?
  • 021607021607 Sydney
    Posts: 84Member
    Joined: Oct 22, 2012
    @021607

    paano kung married pero advance party lang? i mean, hindi pa kasama ang family sa pagdating? advisable ba na magpa-register na?
    hi there! i don't think so. your child is the "key" to most family claims. So i guess better to register once your family joins you here. But then again, family claims lang kasi ang alam ko. i am not too sure about claims available to singles and advanced parties. Try checking the Centrelink site, ok? :)
  • katlin924katlin924 Sydney
    Posts: 451Member
    Joined: Jul 05, 2011
    Nakakainspire basahin yung blog mo @katlin924 hehe...dream come true talaga :D congrats!
    Naks! Salamat naman dun. Natuwa naman ako. :)

    ACS, IELTS and Visa 175 Timeline
    28/07/2011 - Submitted ACS Online Application
    28/09/2011 - ACS Result: Group A
    08/10/2011 - IELTS Exam
    21/10/2011 - IELTS Result: L&R-8.5; W&S-7; OB-8
    22/11/2011 - Submitted Online Application
    05/05/2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
    31/05/2012 - Submitted requested documents
    02/06/2012 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord. :)
    05/2013 - Off to Sydney ^_^
    For the detailed timeline, check it here: Journey to the Land Down Under
    My personal blog: Kathleen's Daily Musings

  • katlin924katlin924 Sydney
    Posts: 451Member
    Joined: Jul 05, 2011
    @katlin924 halos sinagad ang entry date ah hehe
    Hi @Jaero! Hahaha! :) Oo eh, ganon talaga.. sulitin ang nalalabing mga araw sa Pinas. :)

    ACS, IELTS and Visa 175 Timeline
    28/07/2011 - Submitted ACS Online Application
    28/09/2011 - ACS Result: Group A
    08/10/2011 - IELTS Exam
    21/10/2011 - IELTS Result: L&R-8.5; W&S-7; OB-8
    22/11/2011 - Submitted Online Application
    05/05/2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
    31/05/2012 - Submitted requested documents
    02/06/2012 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord. :)
    05/2013 - Off to Sydney ^_^
    For the detailed timeline, check it here: Journey to the Land Down Under
    My personal blog: Kathleen's Daily Musings

  • ptcsonicptcsonic Baguio
    Posts: 17Member
    Joined: Oct 02, 2012
    sir tanong ko lng po kung magkano ang child allowances from centrelink kung unemployed pa, at pagbagong dating ka ba sa OZ galing pinas, pwede na ba magka allowance benefits ang kids? thanks
  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    Question lang, hindi po ba may 2-year waiting period of staying in AU for the PR visa holders with kids before one can claim for assistance? thanks! :)

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • ptcsonicptcsonic Baguio
    Posts: 17Member
    Joined: Oct 02, 2012
    kasi may nakapagsabi po na meron na agad para sa child care pero may 2 years waiting period para sa adult unemployed po yata, confirm ko lng po sa may mga kids sa OZ?
  • 021607021607 Sydney
    Posts: 84Member
    Joined: Oct 22, 2012
    kasi may nakapagsabi po na meron na agad para sa child care pero may 2 years waiting period para sa adult unemployed po yata, confirm ko lng po sa may mga kids sa OZ?
    Hi, not too sure about the 2-year waiting period. But Family Tax Benefit, Child Care Assitance, Rent Assistance are readily available upon arrival. These are family claims. For singles, wala pa akong naririnig na claims where a 2-year waiting time is required. :)
  • 021607021607 Sydney
    Posts: 84Member
    Joined: Oct 22, 2012
    hi @jaero, anong exception clause yun?
  • 021607021607 Sydney
    Posts: 84Member
    Joined: Oct 22, 2012
    @021607 two year waiting period po sa social security benefits, inispecify lang din ito sa amin nung nagrant ung visa

    eto ung documentation.. for couples with kids, better check pa din with centrelink kung ano ano ang pwede :)
    http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/enablers/newly-arrived-residents-waiting-period

    sabi nung nakilala namin na matagal na dito, dati pagkadating na pagkadating nya ng AU ay punta agad cya sa centrelink. nakahingi agad siya ng allowance every fortnight habang naghahanap ng work hehehe sana lang di nila tinanggal kaso madami siguro umabuso ng allowance na ito :p
    Don’t worry, it won’t take you 2 years to get up to speed with Aussie living. In a matter of weeks or months, you will be able to settle in even without social security.
  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Diba subject to asset and income tests din yung centrelink benefits?
  • 021607021607 Sydney
    Posts: 84Member
    Joined: Oct 22, 2012
    Diba subject to asset and income tests din yung centrelink benefits?
    Yup, pag naging ok na yung work dito, usually wala nang nakukuha from Centrelink except subsidy on Child Care payments. Bale instead of paying full price sa child care, may portion na government nagbabayad..
  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Hehe ok thanks...bale worse comes to worst, kung hirap sa Australia, pagtiyagaan na lang yung 2 taon tapos tutulungan ka naman ng gobyerno nila?
  • JClemJClem Melbourne
    Posts: 528Member
    Joined: Jan 08, 2011
    Sa NAB kami. Ok sya, ang bilis ng processing. Nung Tuesday yung personal appearance namin sa bank tas this afternoon nakuha na agad namin by mail yung ATM namin. Wala din silang monthly fee. :)
    @Bryann Sang bank ka ba nag-open. Si @JClem sa NAB ata.. san okay?

    P.S. ikaw na ang may magandang signature timeline! :p

    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.

    10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made. :)
    03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good! :)
    03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
    03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
    06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application

  • sticktoexecutesticktoexecute Sydney
    Posts: 23Member
    Joined: Jun 02, 2012
    Hi guys, we're off to Oz on 6th of Nov. Just wondering if 475 holders would bother registering with Centrelink? All of you are so lucky to be PRs that I don't find much info on temporary residents... thanks a lot for the answers!
  • annie23annie23 Quezon City
    Posts: 55Member
    Joined: Jun 08, 2012
    @sticktoexecute hi, congrats and have a safe trip on Nov 6. :) we are on 457 visa din and we arrived here in AU just nearly 2 weeks ago. hindi kami nagregister sa centrelink and medicare kasi i've heard na for PRs lang yun.

    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! :)

  • sticktoexecutesticktoexecute Sydney
    Posts: 23Member
    Joined: Jun 02, 2012
    @annie23 thanks for the reply, how is the experience so far? San pala kayo sa AU?
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