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grabe ang dami mong dala kenkoy... magisa k lng ba pupunta? samen kasi 3 kami... me = 23+23+7 wife = 23+23+7 son = 23+23+7
sobra sobra na samen yan...
kenkoySydney Posts: 190Member Joined: Jan 05, 2011
@icebreaker1928 most of the things are my son's. i shipped some kitchen appliances & his IT books, game console, gadgets & sports gear. to make it short wala na kami dapat ipag-shopping esp sa clothes & shoes na uber mahal sa AU.
see u guys in sydney! hoping u all the best journey ever. let's do this.
... is on dependent visa. main applicant code 261313; 175 e-lodged june 6, 2011; visa grant mar 13, 2012; NSW-based.
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
@icebreaker1928 most of the things are my son's. i shipped some kitchen appliances & his IT books, game console, gadgets & sports gear. to make it short wala na kami dapat ipag-shopping esp sa clothes & shoes na uber mahal sa AU.
see u guys in sydney! hoping u all the best journey ever. let's do this.
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!!
kenkoySydney Posts: 190Member Joined: Jan 05, 2011
@psychoboy thank u, mate. same wish goes to u too.
i wish everyone here to do his best. let's be good & support each other in any part of the globe the best way we can. let's pay it forward.
... is on dependent visa. main applicant code 261313; 175 e-lodged june 6, 2011; visa grant mar 13, 2012; NSW-based.
Hi. How much is the plane ticket for PAL (Manila-Sydney) including the taxes and other misc? How about for Qantas? I am travelling by my myself under student visa (hopefully). Thanksss!
11/17/12: passed school application thru IDP * 12/4/12: received letter of offer (univ. of newcastle) * 12/12/12: credit application * 2/22/13: received new letter of offer * 2/26/13: paid deposit fee * 3/8/13: received COE and paid visa fee * 4/10/13: visa application thru IDP * 4/11/13: medical request from DIAC * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 4/19/13: SLEC uploaded my medicals * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 7/11/13: VISA GRANTED
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
edited November 2012
@amedina - you can check for yourself in their website. different dates have different prices...
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!!
LokiJrQuezon City Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 13, 2011
@kenkoy, have a safe trip hehe...nagulat ako pati appliances niyo pala dinala niyo? hehe may mga fully furnished pads naman sa Australia kasi e hehe
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Finally got our ticket - April 3 via SQ
MNL - SIN - MEL
I was able to get it for around 7500 each; I paid tax and utilized the Krisflyer miles I had accumulated during the past 4 year here in Singapore.
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!!
LokiJrQuezon City Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Nice mura a...or mukha lang bang mura kasi gumamit ka ng points? hehe
kenkoySydney Posts: 190Member Joined: Jan 05, 2011
@LokiJr thank u. kasi i was advised to bring my turbo broiler. fans kami ng anak ko ng broiled foods. hehehe! the other one is my coffee maker.
next time na ako cuento about my trip exp on immig at NAIA & customs here in sydney. kung pikunin lang ako nagtaray ako siguro esp sa NAIA immig. wala lang ako magawa...at their mercy ang drama ko. kaya wala ng blunt statements from me. importante andito na ako.
guys, go for IOM qantas. compared to CX, hats off ako sa QF.
... is on dependent visa. main applicant code 261313; 175 e-lodged june 6, 2011; visa grant mar 13, 2012; NSW-based.
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
@LokiJr thank u. kasi i was advised to bring my turbo broiler. fans kami ng anak ko ng broiled foods. hehehe! the other one is my coffee maker.
next time na ako cuento about my trip exp on immig at NAIA & customs here in sydney. kung pikunin lang ako nagtaray ako siguro esp sa NAIA immig. wala lang ako magawa...at their mercy ang drama ko. kaya wala ng blunt statements from me. importante andito na ako.
guys, go for IOM qantas. compared to CX, hats off ako sa QF.
oh one thing to check yung mga appliances baka hindi compatible sa AU..
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
@lock_code2004 yup iba ang convenience outlet nila kaya kung magdadala ng appliances magdala ka din ng universal AC travel power adapter
Primary Applicant Wife:
262113 Systems Administrator
Secondary Applicant Me:
312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson
Oct 31 2012 - Visa 190 Granted (IED March 27, 2013)
Feb 20 2013 - Flight to Sydney
Mar 04 2013 - Flight to Adelaide
Thank You Lord!
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
@LokiJr thank u. kasi i was advised to bring my turbo broiler. fans kami ng anak ko ng broiled foods. hehehe! the other one is my coffee maker.
next time na ako cuento about my trip exp on immig at NAIA & customs here in sydney. kung pikunin lang ako nagtaray ako siguro esp sa NAIA immig. wala lang ako magawa...at their mercy ang drama ko. kaya wala ng blunt statements from me. importante andito na ako.
guys, go for IOM qantas. compared to CX, hats off ako sa QF.
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!!
@LokiJr thank u. kasi i was advised to bring my turbo broiler. fans kami ng anak ko ng broiled foods. hehehe! the other one is my coffee maker.
next time na ako cuento about my trip exp on immig at NAIA & customs here in sydney. kung pikunin lang ako nagtaray ako siguro esp sa NAIA immig. wala lang ako magawa...at their mercy ang drama ko. kaya wala ng blunt statements from me. importante andito na ako.
guys, go for IOM qantas. compared to CX, hats off ako sa QF.
autobolt ba lahat yan? nde yung transformer ha kung yes, then kelangan mo na lang bumili ng pangconvert ng saksakan... kakaiba kasi outlet dito...
@kenkoy, you can buy a coffeemaker here for as low as $12.00 yun nga lang hindi branded. Pero we bought water boiler for only $9 and bread toastser ($9) (home brand from K Mart), more than 2 years na sa amin e in good condition pa rin naman. If I were you, I would replace those appliances with your other belongings na mas importante sa inyo. Kung dadalhin nyo yang mga appliances nyo, you still have to buy power adapters which is around $10 each.
stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
@psychoboy Wow ang mura ah! hehehe ilan ang baggage allowance? ANg aga mo magbook
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
kenkoySydney Posts: 190Member Joined: Jan 05, 2011
@psychoboy bale for may excess baggage allowance $90 (paid online) + $120 (paid at NAIA qantas). $210 in total. one of the 4 of my 23kilos weighed 28. heheh! i was not asked to pay the excess anymore. i am sure the other 3 luggages weighed more than 23. siguro natyempuhan ko ung mga mababait na staff or napuna nila ako na ultra mukhang pagod na pagod na.
@johnandjosh & @icebreaker1928 thank u for the concern. i am not worried about the power adapter for my turbo. my son has a few w/c i can use for the 2 appliances. my turbo is really impt to our nutrition & comfort. ihagis mo lang sa loob ang seasoned meat/vegies/fish, turn on the timer, bingo! may meals na kami. kanin & soup na lang. hahahah!
more cuento pag pahingado na.
... is on dependent visa. main applicant code 261313; 175 e-lodged june 6, 2011; visa grant mar 13, 2012; NSW-based.
BryannSydney Posts: 854Member Joined: May 27, 2011
@icebreaker1928 Ask mo lang sila if pwede, tawagan mo sila. Alam mo ba contact details nila? Basta 1 way at hindi ka pa nakakuha sa kanila alam ko pwede pa. Saka since 1st time migrants ka naman, una bansa itong Australia.
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)
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
@psychoboy Wow ang mura ah! hehehe ilan ang baggage allowance? ANg aga mo magbook
@stolich18 - 20kg lang pre but I am requesting for additional pa as migrant kumbaga...
have to book early, mabilis maubusab kapag mile redemption eh.
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!!
@gerrymontano totally true bro. if you don't want to go thru IOM you can book a flight in Qantas directly and they have special rates for 1st-time migrants.
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Subclass 176)
Software Programmer (261313)
05/03/2012 - Lodged visa application (Online)
06/07/2012 - CO allocated/Medicals requested
06/11/2012 - Medical exam at NHSI
06/28/2012 - PCCs submitted
07/03/2012 - Health requirements finalised
07/13/2012 - Visa granted (IED: 06/19/2013)
@gerrymontano totally true bro. if you don't want to go thru IOM you can book a flight in Qantas directly and they have special rates for 1st-time migrants.
Thanks for the info!
IELTS 13 Aug 2011: L-8, R-8.5, W-7, S-7; Vetasses Approved: QA Manager 11 May 2012; EOI Submission: 3 July 2012; SA Approved: 17 Aug 2012; DIAC Submission Acknowledgement Subclass 190: 04 Sep 2012; Medicals Done: 12 Sep 2012; CO Allocation: 08 Oct 2012; PCC (NBI & SG PCC) 31 Oct 2012; Visa Grant: 8 Nov 2012 (IED: 12 Sept 2013); Arrived: 30 Apr 2013.
@gerrymontano totally true bro. if you don't want to go thru IOM you can book a flight in Qantas directly and they have special rates for 1st-time migrants.
Thanks for the info!
Finally got our ticket - April 3 via SQ
MNL - SIN - MEL
I was able to get it for around 7500 each; I paid tax and utilized the Krisflyer miles I had accumulated during the past 4 year here in Singapore.
At least one thing off our mind na!
Were planning to take SQ den from mnla. Parng kinakabahan ako sa qantas e dhil sa balitang maraming flights cancelled cos of engine problem. Nakakuha ka ba discount sa SQ dhil new migrants kyo?
IELTS 13 Aug 2011: L-8, R-8.5, W-7, S-7; Vetasses Approved: QA Manager 11 May 2012; EOI Submission: 3 July 2012; SA Approved: 17 Aug 2012; DIAC Submission Acknowledgement Subclass 190: 04 Sep 2012; Medicals Done: 12 Sep 2012; CO Allocation: 08 Oct 2012; PCC (NBI & SG PCC) 31 Oct 2012; Visa Grant: 8 Nov 2012 (IED: 12 Sept 2013); Arrived: 30 Apr 2013.
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
@gerrymontano - sir, ako walang discount yun... i claimed air miles and paid taxes and fuel surcharge.
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!!
stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
@psychoboy pde bang malaman ilang miles un? hehehe may miles ako pero Asia miles eh. hehe by the way girl po ako hihi
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
LokiJrQuezon City Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 13, 2011
@kenkoy, huwag lang kayo maipit sa NAIA at baka humingi ng "fee" mga yan haha..lakas pa naman maka-amoy ng bagong ofw mga yun hehe
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
@stolich18 - it was 25k miles per pax... krisflyer ito, i dunno the requirements for asia miles. check the website to be sure.
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!!
hotshotSydney Posts: 1,643Member Joined: Nov 10, 2011
@stolich18 - it was 25k miles per pax... krisflyer ito, i dunno the requirements for asia miles. check the website to be sure.
asia mile is cathay if i am not mistaken?
wow daming miles!
yup...asia miles ay sa cathay.
Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
Yes cathay. May 19K ako sa cathay, tapos may almost 20K ata ako sa Credit card miles na papaconvert ko pa to either Asia or Kris Flyer. hehehe
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
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samen kasi 3 kami...
me = 23+23+7
wife = 23+23+7
son = 23+23+7
sobra sobra na samen yan...
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Joined: Jan 05, 2011
see u guys in sydney! hoping u all the best journey ever. let's do this.
... is on dependent visa. main applicant code 261313; 175 e-lodged june 6, 2011; visa grant mar 13, 2012; NSW-based.
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: 190Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2011
i wish everyone here to do his best. let's be good & support each other in any part of the globe the best way we can. let's pay it forward.
... is on dependent visa. main applicant code 261313; 175 e-lodged june 6, 2011; visa grant mar 13, 2012; NSW-based.
Posts: 311Member
Joined: Sep 25, 2012
11/17/12: passed school application thru IDP * 12/4/12: received letter of offer (univ. of newcastle) * 12/12/12: credit application * 2/22/13: received new letter of offer * 2/26/13: paid deposit fee * 3/8/13: received COE and paid visa fee * 4/10/13: visa application thru IDP * 4/11/13: medical request from DIAC * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 4/19/13: SLEC uploaded my medicals * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 7/11/13: VISA GRANTED
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Joined: Feb 24, 2011
hope this helps!
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: 2,616Member, Moderator
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Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
MNL - SIN - MEL
I was able to get it for around 7500 each; I paid tax and utilized the Krisflyer miles I had accumulated during the past 4 year here in Singapore.
At least one thing off our mind na!
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: 2,616Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Posts: 190Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2011
next time na ako cuento about my trip exp on immig at NAIA & customs here in sydney. kung pikunin lang ako nagtaray ako siguro esp sa NAIA immig. wala lang ako magawa...at their mercy ang drama ko. kaya wala ng blunt statements from me. importante andito na ako.
guys, go for IOM qantas. compared to CX, hats off ako sa QF.
... is on dependent visa. main applicant code 261313; 175 e-lodged june 6, 2011; visa grant mar 13, 2012; NSW-based.
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
Posts: 78Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2012
Primary Applicant Wife:
262113 Systems Administrator
Secondary Applicant Me:
312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson
Oct 31 2012 - Visa 190 Granted (IED March 27, 2013)
Feb 20 2013 - Flight to Sydney
Mar 04 2013 - Flight to Adelaide
Thank You Lord!
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: 1,455Member
Joined: Apr 26, 2011
kung yes, then kelangan mo na lang bumili ng pangconvert ng saksakan... kakaiba kasi outlet dito...
Posts: 107Member
Joined: Sep 21, 2012
Posts: 993Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2012
Wow ang mura ah! hehehe ilan ang baggage allowance? ANg aga mo magbook
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
Posts: 190Member
Joined: Jan 05, 2011
@johnandjosh & @icebreaker1928 thank u for the concern. i am not worried about the power adapter for my turbo. my son has a few w/c i can use for the 2 appliances. my turbo is really impt to our nutrition & comfort. ihagis mo lang sa loob ang seasoned meat/vegies/fish, turn on the timer, bingo! may meals na kami. kanin & soup na lang. hahahah!
more cuento pag pahingado na.
... is on dependent visa. main applicant code 261313; 175 e-lodged june 6, 2011; visa grant mar 13, 2012; NSW-based.
Posts: 854Member
Joined: May 27, 2011
Ask mo lang sila if pwede, tawagan mo sila. Alam mo ba contact details nila? Basta 1 way at hindi ka pa nakakuha sa kanila alam ko pwede pa. Saka since 1st time migrants ka naman, una bansa itong Australia.
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)
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
have to book early, mabilis maubusab kapag mile redemption eh.
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: 96Member
Joined: Sep 21, 2012
IELTS 13 Aug 2011: L-8, R-8.5, W-7, S-7; Vetasses Approved: QA Manager 11 May 2012; EOI Submission: 3 July 2012; SA Approved: 17 Aug 2012; DIAC Submission Acknowledgement Subclass 190: 04 Sep 2012; Medicals Done: 12 Sep 2012; CO Allocation: 08 Oct 2012; PCC (NBI & SG PCC) 31 Oct 2012; Visa Grant: 8 Nov 2012 (IED: 12 Sept 2013); Arrived: 30 Apr 2013.
Posts: 247Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2012
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Subclass 176)
Software Programmer (261313)
05/03/2012 - Lodged visa application (Online)
06/07/2012 - CO allocated/Medicals requested
06/11/2012 - Medical exam at NHSI
06/28/2012 - PCCs submitted
07/03/2012 - Health requirements finalised
07/13/2012 - Visa granted (IED: 06/19/2013)
Thanks be to God!!!
Posts: 1,455Member
Joined: Apr 26, 2011
Posts: 96Member
Joined: Sep 21, 2012
IELTS 13 Aug 2011: L-8, R-8.5, W-7, S-7; Vetasses Approved: QA Manager 11 May 2012; EOI Submission: 3 July 2012; SA Approved: 17 Aug 2012; DIAC Submission Acknowledgement Subclass 190: 04 Sep 2012; Medicals Done: 12 Sep 2012; CO Allocation: 08 Oct 2012; PCC (NBI & SG PCC) 31 Oct 2012; Visa Grant: 8 Nov 2012 (IED: 12 Sept 2013); Arrived: 30 Apr 2013.
Posts: 96Member
Joined: Sep 21, 2012
IELTS 13 Aug 2011: L-8, R-8.5, W-7, S-7; Vetasses Approved: QA Manager 11 May 2012; EOI Submission: 3 July 2012; SA Approved: 17 Aug 2012; DIAC Submission Acknowledgement Subclass 190: 04 Sep 2012; Medicals Done: 12 Sep 2012; CO Allocation: 08 Oct 2012; PCC (NBI & SG PCC) 31 Oct 2012; Visa Grant: 8 Nov 2012 (IED: 12 Sept 2013); Arrived: 30 Apr 2013.
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: 993Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2012
by the way girl po ako hihi
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
Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
asia mile is cathay if i am not mistaken?
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: 1,643Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2011
yup...asia miles ay sa cathay.
Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)

May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
May 30 2012 - CO allocation
Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND"
Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career
Posts: 993Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2012
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