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  • hopeful_meahopeful_mea Whyalla, South Australia
    Posts: 440Member
    Joined: Jan 24, 2014
    Sa wakas natapos ko din,from page 1 lol. Big move on jan.next yr guys and gusto ko sna ksama na bb ko all the way pero c hubby gsto nya mg.ie lng tapos hatid ko ulit dito sa pinas c bb then hanap kmi work. Pag settled na susunduin ko nman, parang ang gastos lg sa pamasahe not to mention never pa ko nahiwalay sa anak ko ng more than a week. Your thoughts guys?

    Accountant (221111)
    Mar 2014 IELTS Davao L7.5 R7 S8 W6.5
    Dec 2015 Discovered PTE
    5 Jan 16 PTE - L82 R84 S71 W83
    2 Feb 16 CPAA Positive assessment, EOI 60, NSW 65
    4 Feb 16 PTE - L88 R76 S65 W90
    22 Feb 16 PTE - L84 R74 S49 W90
    29 May16 EOI update 65, NSW 70
    16 Jun 16 PTE - L80 R83 S61 W90
    20 Sep 16 PTE - L86 R83 S74 W90
    2 Mar 17 PTE - L90 R90 S87 W90
    4 Mar 17 EOI update 75, NSW 80
    15 Mar 17 ITA received
    31 Mar 17 Medicals cleared (primary and dependents)
    12 Apr 17 Lodged 189 VISA
    22 Apr 17 VISA grant DG
    1 Nov 17 Big Move (Whyalla, south au)
    6 nov 17. 1st day of work

    In God's time..

  • elleb1elleb1 Muscat
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    @hopeful_mea how about maiwan c hubby to look for job tapos uwi kayo ni baby habang wla pa work c hubby? Pag me work na c hubby tsaka kayo punta ulit ni bb?

    Microbiologist (Main applicant - husband)

    May 2014 - signed contract with MA
    March 2015 - Skills assessment
    June 2015 - IELTS , positive skills assessment
    July 2015 - EOI, target state "any"
    October 2015 - EOI, target state "NSW"
    09March2016 - Received ITA from NSW (65 +5 pts)
    20March2016 - Submitted required docs and payment online
    04April2016 - Approval from NSW and ITA for visa 190
    25May2016 - Lodge Visa 190
    25June2016 - Medicals, submitted PCC Oman and NBI
    11July2016 - Visa Grant , Thank you Lord! :)

  • UniqueThrows4LessUniqueThrows4Less USA
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    Joined: May 16, 2017
    @LokiJr What are suggestions before visiting Australia, as a US tourist? Lodging/Attractions/language barrier/food/culture? Appreciate it!

    Decorative throws blankets from the USA- Discounted prices to Australia
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  • Bart_SanJoseBart_SanJose Singapore
    Posts: 110Member
    Joined: Mar 12, 2016
    Guys, question lng. May idea kayo how much roughly ung magiging monthly expenses pgdating sa Oz.
    - house
    - food
    - utility bill
    - phone/ internet
    - transpo
    If may hindi namention sa list pwede nyo din isama. Thanks.

    Structural Engineer (233214)

    October 29, 2016 - IELTS exam
    November 8, 2016 - IELTS result L8.5 R7 W7 S7
    January 10, 2017 - EA MSA CDR application submitted
    February 15, 2017 - EA positive outcome received
    February 21, 2017 - EOI for Visa 189 submitted (70 pts)
    March 1, 2017 - ITA received
    April 5, 2017 - Visa subclass 189 application lodged
    April 20, 2017 - Visa Grant received (Thank you Lord!)

  • melisa0124melisa0124 Pampanga
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    Joined: Jul 02, 2017
    Pwede poh b magdala ng polvoron and chicharon sa Fremantle?
  • jomskijomski Manila
    Posts: 24Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2016

    Guys, question lng. May idea kayo how much roughly ung magiging monthly expenses pgdating sa Oz.

    - house

    - food

    - utility bill

    - phone/ internet

    - transpo

    If may hindi namention sa list pwede nyo din isama. Thanks.

    All the prices below are in VIC.

    House
    The computation of this one is per week, if you check domain.com.au and you see the prices there, those are weekly rates. If you can find something that is below 350 per week for 3 bedroom (in victoria that is), mura na yun. But here's the catch, the rental market (again only in victoria) is a whole new thing on it's own. Para kang nag apply ng trabaho. The agents have a say kung kanino nila ibibigay yung house/apartment. Marami ring hinihingi: Job Contract, Bank Statements, Identification, proof of residence. Co-guarantor, previous landlord, Work reference, etc. They basically want to see if you have the capability to pay the weekly rent. Hindi to katulad ng Pilipinas na first one na makapag deposit sa kanya na ang apartment/bahay. Uso din dito ang bidding/auction (kahit technically illegal siya) kapag there are more than 1 na qualified kumuha ng property. I suggest do your thorough research para hindi kayo magulat.

    Food
    Depende to kung saan ka bibili. I suggest stick with Coles/Woolwoorths/Aldis for your groceries. Kung sa meat naman, look for an asian market/butcher. Medyo limited ang choices with those 3 in terms of meat. Ang gastos naming dalawa ng wife ko is $100-$150 per week for groceries, pero kaming dalawa lang yun. If you have kids mas mahal for sure. Iwasan nyo rin yung lunch out or dinner out as much as possible kasi anlake rin ng matitipid nyo. Matutong magluto since mura ang gas (in Victoria).

    Utility Bill
    Gas, Electricity and Water are paid on a quarterly basis. Sa tatlong yan, gas ang pinakamura. So kung maghahanap kayo ng house maghanap kayo na may gas-powered heater. Mas mura sya keysa sa electric. Di ko pa ma compute to kasi last April pa lang ako andito and nakikitira pa lang kami. You can check the different providers online mga 3-4 lang naman sila. Do your research din, since every quarter sya hindi nyo mamalayan na anlaki na pala ng gastos nyo.

    Phone Internet
    Kung broadband sa bahay this is $60 per month. Decent na yan, pwede mag share ang 4 na tao ng hindi nagkakaproblema. If you go pre-paid naman. I find that $30 per month ang average. But if you go mobile prepaid, consumption ang labanan (per gig ang bayad hindi per mbps). So magtitipid ka rin kung gusto mo bang mag internet o hindi. Vodafone has a $50 28 days (8.5 Gig) plan with unli call and unli text + international minutes/text. Again research what best fits your lifestyle, pwede ka pang makamura dyan kasi maraming small mobile providers ang AU.

    Transpo
    Again this is based on my experience here in VIC. Victoria's transportation is divided into zones. Bawat zone may kanya kanyang rate sa transport. In my zone it's 2.80 for every two hours (I think). If you go for a pass (MykiPass) mas mura. Unlimited per day. My 28-days consumption for transport in Zone 2 is $96. Ako lang to, si misis mas mahal since Zone1+Zone2 ang fare nya.

    Hope that helps.

    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

  • bugsiebugsie Perth
    Posts: 16Member
    Joined: Aug 03, 2017
    Anyone here experienced bringing your desktop computer to AU? Mine is Hp slim series kaya di masyado bulky..i dont own a laptop (by choice hehe) kaya im thinking kung possible ba madala ko to.Pano nyo po dinala?check in or via courier?thanks
  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    @bugsie mine was checked-in...

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • bugsiebugsie Perth
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    Joined: Aug 03, 2017
  • ZboyandAngel CajulaoZboyandAngel Cajulao Posts: 39Member
    Joined: Jul 25, 2017
    Hello everyone, hingi po sana kami suggestions for properties for rent near Gosford Private Hospital? Mas ok po sana if walking distance lang since hindi pa po kami makakaaquire ng sasakyan immediately. And also, if may suggestions po ba kayo on courier services na ppwde magship from Philippines to Australia? Maraming salamat po sa inyo and God bless!
  • ZboyandAngel CajulaoZboyandAngel Cajulao Posts: 39Member
    Joined: Jul 25, 2017
    Hello po ask po ako ulit if ever magrant ang VISA 457, may i ask anung mga documents or processes na dapat naming iundergo ng family ko before we are given clearance to leave the Philippines? Maraming salamat po and happy Friday!
  • BlessiesilverioBlessiesilverio Kogarah
    Posts: 8Member
    Joined: Jun 12, 2017
    @ZboyandAngel Cajulao hi, Ilan kayo papasok ng Au at first? Kung couple lng kayo, I would suggest to find a room to rent muna. Renting a property in Au will require documents/proofs to get 100 points para maka apply to get a house or appartment. And Hindi dahil may 100 points ka na ay Ikaw na ang makakakuha ng rental property,,, dahil palagi madami ang applicants esp sa mga areas na malapit sa hospitals .So basically parang job hunting din, madaming kompitensya. Just keep browsing in Sydney accomodation here at Pinoyau, there are plenty of pinoys here who are leasing bedrooms, due to a very expensive weekly rental. I'm one, but we are located in Kogarah, close to the airport and city. Malayo ang Gosford, mga 3-4 hrs drive from us, but it is a very nice place to live, quiet and close to nature.About shipment from Phil to Au, I think it's more costly than buying new stuffs here. I don't know anyone who did that sorry.
  • jc21jc21 Singapore
    Posts: 35Member
    Joined: Nov 14, 2016
    Hello guys,

    Magtatanung lang po ulit sana ng few questions below. Planning po sana to migrate sa Melbourne this coming January 2018 :)

    1. Yung TFN po ba, need i-apply kahit wala ka pa work? or kelangan meron ka na work before i-apply?

    2. Normally, how long po bago makahanap ng work sa Melbourne? Say for example yung line of work is IT.

    3. For starters, since wala pa work pag dating, meron po ba kayo ma suggest na location kung saan affordable mag stay and as much as possible hindi sobra layo sa CBD para hindi rin gaanu mahirap mag commute papunta sa interview?

    4. Then if magkaroon ng opportunity to have an interview especially for guys, how formal po is formal? Will wearing just long sleeves will do? or need po talaga naka suit? haha

    Maraming salamat! :)
  • heycoachputmeinheycoachputmein australia
    Posts: 40Member
    Joined: Oct 10, 2017
    1. No , and No. If you need to pay taxes then TFN is a requirement.

    4. depends on the corporate atmosphere but generally business casual is long sleeve, formal is suit and tie.

    In most interviews, sasabihin sayo kung anong expected ng agent or client from you,
    "please come in business casual" something to that effect
  • jc21jc21 Singapore
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    @heycoachputmein Thank you po sa very informative na info :)
  • MayoMayMayoMay Posts: 280Member
    Joined: May 25, 2016
    may mga nagdala po ba dito ng mga ito nung nag move sa AU?

    1. 3month supply ng mga vitamins , mga over the counter na meds for flu, allergies etc
    2. laptop and dslr plus batteries - sa hand carry po ba ito?
    3. mga hygiene kit na pwede mag last ng 1-2 months ok lang po ba?
    4. mga basic household needs like mga plates/ spoon /forks etc. or mas ok if sa AU na bumili given na 2 luggage bags of 20kg each lang (40Kg lang sa cebu pac ang pwede)

    thanks po

    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

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  • louwingslouwings louwings
    Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Feb 12, 2018
    Hello mga kababayan, ask ko lang kung anong electricity retailer marerecommend niyo dito sa Victoria? Ang laki kasi ng bill ko sa Origin parang hindi kapani paniwala. For now pinagpipilian ko ay CovaU Energy, Click Energy, or Energy Australia. Pero kung may iba kayong recommendation, let me know!
  • ledifniledifni Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Mar 14, 2018
    Hi, tinawagan ko cfo kaso walang sumasagot na operator. Kelangan din ba ng cfo sticker sa passport ng 2yo kid ko? SI -189 visa kame. And just to make sure, does he need to attend pdos?
  • kuberakubera ph
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    Joined: May 14, 2017
    @ledifni
    di kailangan umattend pero you have to bring his passport and register him/her para makakuha ng sticker
  • markjonalemarkjonale Jeddah saudi arabia
    Posts: 2Member
    Joined: May 15, 2018
    @lester_lugtu sir lester aircon technician po aq pde po makahingi tips how to apply for australia currently dito aq jeddah saudi . salamat ng marami.
  • jaycejayce Macau
    Posts: 6Member
    Joined: May 26, 2018
    Hi Everyone!

    Ask ko lang po, i am currently in Macau and apply subclass 600 visa through Immiaccount base in Hongkong. It says Finalised pero I haven't receive any spam msg or grant visa through my immiaccount.

    I try contacting na ata lahat pero kasi via email lahat no direct call or anything.

    Can anyone help me? Or had this experience?
    Kasi its more than a month na, i submitted it nung March 22 2018 and says finalised on April 6 2018.

    Thank you po ☺️
  • caratroticaratroti Canberra
    Posts: 12Member
    Joined: May 31, 2018
    Good morning,
    Having gone to Australia more than once, the things to do before leaving are for me, to get information about visas, housing ( to privilege which district for which budget), to know the diseases and to be up to date in its vaccines. If you want to find a job, inform you about the various steps, look on websites classified ads
  • suntanlinesuntanline Sydney
    Posts: 38Member
    Joined: Jun 18, 2017
    Hello, just wanted to ask if I need to attend the PDOS prior to my initial entry? Planning on doing a validation trip this August, but my big move will be on January 2019. Do I need to attend the PDOS now or can I do it when I return from my August trip?

    ANZSCO 225311: Public Relations Professional
    7.17.2017 - Submitted Documents to VETASSESS
    7.24.2017 - Positive Outcome
    9.6.2017 - PTE-A Exam
    9.7.2017 - PTE Results: L:90, R: 90, S: 90, W: 90
    9.8.2017 - Filed EOI, Subclass 190 (70+5)
    3.2.2018 - ITA for SS NSW
    3.16.2018 - ITA for subclass 190 visa
    7.13.2018 - VISA GRANT!

  • dark_knightdark_knight Manila
    Posts: 54Member
    Joined: Jul 20, 2017
    @suntanline Nung naginitial entry kami nung end of June, tiningnan na agad ng immigration Office kung may PDOS sticker yung passport namin. Para sure mag PDOS ka na.

    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (2361313)

    2016 09 XX - Started gathering docs for ACS skills assessment
    2017 03 23 - Submitted ACS
    2017 04 13 - Received ACS results
    2017 05 02 - PTE Exam
    2017 05 03 - Received PTE Exam result (Superior)
    2017 05 XX - Lodged 1st EOI - 80pts (didn't get invited because of occupation ceiling)
    2017 06 XX - Points Deducted due to age - 75 pts
    2017 07 12 - ITA received for 1st EOI
    2017 07 19 - Decided to abandon 1st EOI because I didn't split my 2nd job into two entries based on ACS assessment, created new EOI - 75 pts
    2017 07 25 - ITA for 2nd EOI received
    2017 08 24 - Visa Lodge, attached all available documents
    2017 09 20 - Attached eMedical information sheet (just in case it is needed)
    2017 09 25 - (Direct) Grant! [GSM Adelaide]
    2018 06 XX - Target Big Move :)

  • domi990domi990 SG
    Posts: 3Member
    Joined: Aug 19, 2018
    Hi! Question po, pagka grant ano po ba gngwa? Mag book napoba agad ng seminar sa CFO? Or need pa mag pa stamp ng passport for visa?
  • patotoypatotoy Posts: 446Member
    Joined: Dec 14, 2017
    @domi990
    domi990 said:

    Hi! Question po, pagka grant ano po ba gngwa? Mag book napoba agad ng seminar sa CFO? Or need pa mag pa stamp ng passport for visa?

    san mo ba balak mag flyout going to AU? kung PH to AU, need mo ng PDOS/CFO, kung from other countries ka, no need.
  • PinkMagnoliaPinkMagnolia Quezon City
    Posts: 44Member
    Joined: Jul 28, 2017
    may balak po ba mag BM this october??
  • MeggerMegger Sydney
    Posts: 913Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2014
    Paano kayo nagpadala ng pera to Australia? Ano advantage/disadvantage between bank ang money exchange? Im in UAE. TIA

    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 )

  • japsdotcomjapsdotcom Canberra
    Posts: 90Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2018
    Hello po kabayan! Paano po kayo naghahanap ng room or bahay at ilang months or weeks ba dapat mag hanap ng bahay bago kayo mag Big Move? Salamat
  • dark_knightdark_knight Manila
    Posts: 54Member
    Joined: Jul 20, 2017

    Hello po kabayan! Paano po kayo naghahanap ng room or bahay at ilang months or weeks ba dapat mag hanap ng bahay bago kayo mag Big Move? Salamat

    @japsdotcom nagsearch lang kami sa realestate.com.au na app tapos nag punta sa mga viewing.

    nagstay muna kami sa airbnb for a month. It helps kung may work na kayo agad para mas madali maapprove sa real estate agent.

    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (2361313)

    2016 09 XX - Started gathering docs for ACS skills assessment
    2017 03 23 - Submitted ACS
    2017 04 13 - Received ACS results
    2017 05 02 - PTE Exam
    2017 05 03 - Received PTE Exam result (Superior)
    2017 05 XX - Lodged 1st EOI - 80pts (didn't get invited because of occupation ceiling)
    2017 06 XX - Points Deducted due to age - 75 pts
    2017 07 12 - ITA received for 1st EOI
    2017 07 19 - Decided to abandon 1st EOI because I didn't split my 2nd job into two entries based on ACS assessment, created new EOI - 75 pts
    2017 07 25 - ITA for 2nd EOI received
    2017 08 24 - Visa Lodge, attached all available documents
    2017 09 20 - Attached eMedical information sheet (just in case it is needed)
    2017 09 25 - (Direct) Grant! [GSM Adelaide]
    2018 06 XX - Target Big Move :)

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