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@Pixiepie hi, yung laptop namin is mostly pictures and documents lang ang laman kaya we didn't bother to delete and reformat. And good thing hinde din kami na random scan kaya I have no idea kung gaano sila kahigpit sa laptop contents.
@lilith hi, yes. Kami humingi kami ng referral letter from agent ng owner ng apartment namin sa SG. At nagamit namin yun dito ng kumuha kami ng house. So I guess useful din kung makakuha kayo from pinas. At least meron silang reference person or idea sa rental history nyo at ok kayo as tenant.
@k_ann_15 hello batchmate! regarding sa question mo about Chadstone, my first question is, ano yung considerations mo sa pagpili ng suburb? Usually kasi, yung iba target nila ay yung malapit sa work place. Pero for the meantime lang ba? Dati akong taga eastern suburb so may idea ako kahit papaano. Pero ako kasi nun, student, so consideration ko ay malapit dapat sa uni ko.
Nominated Occupation : Chemical Engineer 233111, 189 (75 points)
11-Nov-2017 IELTS, L8.5 | R9.0 | S7.0 | W7.0
27-Nov-2017 EOI Lodged 189 (65 points)
22-Aug-2018 PTE Academic
23-Aug-2018 PTE Academic, L90 | R78 | S90 | W82
30-Aug-2018 PTE Academic
31-Aug-2018 PTE Academic, L90 | R79 | S90 | W82
31-Aug-2018 EOI Updated 189 (75 points)
10-Sept-2018 ITA Received 189 Praise the Lord!
24-Sept-2018 Visa Lodged 189 Praying...
29-Sept-2018 Health Assessment at Nationwide Health Systems
02-Oct-2018 Health clearance provided – no action required
01-Dec-2018 Visa Grant (Direct Grant) God iba ka talaga!!!
“My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness...for when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians: 9-10
milktea13Philippines Posts: 294Member Joined: Jun 26, 2018
@leadme may idea kaba saan sa melbourne maraming manufacturing companies?
@milktea13 nag tanong ako sa mga kakilala ko, meron daw sa Braeside (south east). Though di rin gaano karami kasi yung manufacturing companies sa Melbourne. Pero meron naman. Try mo rin mag search sa Dandenong area. Nagtatanong pa ako about western suburbs.
Nominated Occupation : Chemical Engineer 233111, 189 (75 points)
11-Nov-2017 IELTS, L8.5 | R9.0 | S7.0 | W7.0
27-Nov-2017 EOI Lodged 189 (65 points)
22-Aug-2018 PTE Academic
23-Aug-2018 PTE Academic, L90 | R78 | S90 | W82
30-Aug-2018 PTE Academic
31-Aug-2018 PTE Academic, L90 | R79 | S90 | W82
31-Aug-2018 EOI Updated 189 (75 points)
10-Sept-2018 ITA Received 189 Praise the Lord!
24-Sept-2018 Visa Lodged 189 Praying...
29-Sept-2018 Health Assessment at Nationwide Health Systems
02-Oct-2018 Health clearance provided – no action required
01-Dec-2018 Visa Grant (Direct Grant) God iba ka talaga!!!
“My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness...for when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians: 9-10
@Pixiepie hi pixipie, you mean pati downloaded movies and nakasave sa external hardrive bawal din? dami ko pa naman collection ng mga classic series. haha
ANZSCO Code: 233211 (Civil Engineer) | 70pts
ITA: Aug 11, Visa Lodge: Sept 13
Grant: November 23, 2018 (Praise the Lord!!)
"I WILL BE STILL, KNOW YOU ARE GOD"
Son-of-AbrahamSydney Posts: 42Member Joined: Mar 08, 2017
^swertehan lang din siguro, ako kasi may dalang laptop, 2x external drive, 3x 3.5" hdd, di naman nila chineck.
29-Dec-2016 Lodged Vetassess application
10-Feb-2017 PTE-A Exam Day
11-Feb-2017 PTE-A Result (Proficient) 10pts
20-Feb-2017 Vetassess Result: POSITIVE
25-Feb-2017 EOI Submitted (70 pts)
26-Sep-2017 EOI Submitted (NSW)
27-Sep-2017 ITA Received
19-Oct-2017 ITA for Visa Sublass 190
31-Oct-2017 Visa Lodgement
29-Dec-2017 GRANT!
Hi @fufudoods. You can use or buy your own box pero meron silang limit sa dimensions. Pero mas ok kung sa labas dahil mas maximize mo yung size ng box. Parang mas maliit kasi yung sa singpost. Yes meron din silang pick up service with additonal fee.
batmanDarwin Australia Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator Joined: Oct 04, 2011
Kami February 2019.
221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
milktea13Philippines Posts: 294Member Joined: Jun 26, 2018
PixiepieMelbourne Posts: 309Member Joined: May 25, 2018
Hi @fruitys, thank you for the inputs.. really informative.
I'd like to ask further about opening an immigrant account in NAB, may i know the link? Also how did you register? Were you in Phils when you opened the account, i saw that the activity was under pre-move, just want to make sure.
So, to estimate, if i would like to transfer ex 100,000, how much would be the fee? Medyo di ko gets yung nbnggit mong fees
2012 Jan 1 : Started to collect Employment Certificates / Plans of Migration to Australia
Thank you Bossing!!!
lilithPhilippines Posts: 63Member Joined: Dec 15, 2017
@Pixiepie here's the NAB link i got from the older thread pwede ka na mag open from ph pero once ma transfer mo sa NAB, magagamit lang after you activate
GiegieMelbourne Posts: 19Member Joined: Nov 11, 2018
@caienri magBM kami sa Melbourne by end of January 2019.
PixiepieMelbourne Posts: 309Member Joined: May 25, 2018
@lilith Thanksbpo, meaning pwede na po mag wire ng money? Kahit hindi pa activated?
Bellatrix36Australia Posts: 6Member Joined: Jun 11, 2018
Hi! I'm a secondary teacher and have applied online for a teaching job in Queensland. The Queensland Dept. of Education HR contacted me and referred me to their agent. So far, I passed the required band for IELTS (Speaking Listening 8; Writing Reading 7 over) They've been waiting for me for a year, I needed to wait until March so that I become eligible for TSS visa. I needed at least 2 years of experience post qualification. It seems that the process will be shorter because I was told they wanted me to start in April although I need to wait until next year of March. I don't have to pay for anything and the agent is eager to process and find me a suitable employer. It's a regional sponsored position and I don't mind living in a rural area since I don't like living in cities anyway. By the way I'm from the Philippines but I've been teaching here in Japan for more than ten years. So I have a Japanese teaching license. Does it really take a very short time amount to process a visa? Because I got the impression that everything can be processed in weeks and then I'm good to go. Has anyone experienced this?
SGtoAUhervey Bay Posts: 215Member Joined: Feb 08, 2015
@Bellatrix36 sorry not sure po about the process pero can i ask if sa queensland dept of education kayo directly nag apply? ours is QLD sponsorship din and regional visa din po pero my husband is not a teacher
I am happy to help If you need a mortgage broker. Email - [email protected] / www.mortgagealley.com.au
****Timeline Anszco Code: Construction Project Manager 133111
28 Oct 17: IELTS test
15 Apr 18: Skills Assessment Submitted (Vetassess)
24 May 18: Positive Assessment received from Vetassess
23 Jul 18: Lodged EOI for Subclass 489 QLD
28 Aug 18: Received pre-invite from QLD
04 Sep 18: Submitted all documents to QLD
12 Sep 18: Received approval from QLD and invitation to apply
17 Sep 18: Visa lodge
22 Dec 18: Direct grant 12 Sep 18: Received approval from QLD and invitation to apply
17 Sep 18: Visa lodge
22 Dec 18: Direct grant
01 Aug 2021: Applied for 887 visa
Currently Waiting for PR grant
@Pixiepie After you apply online and get approved, they'll email you everything you need to wire money to your account (SWIFT code + BSB code + account number). In this state you can only deposit money to your account via wire transfers and you can't withdraw or close anything. PH banks need hard signatures and ID verification so you do this before you leave.
Once you're in AU you need to show up to the branch you specify on your application and the bank will hand over your ATM card personally. They will give everything you need to sort this out so don't worry about it. This is generally the first and last time you'll ever need show up to an AU branch in most cases since almost everything can be done online after this.
If you don't know what branch to pick or you're not sure where to live yet, just pick the main branch in the middle of the city/CBD since they're the easiest to commute to.
As for costs: BPI charges P600 + P0.60 per P200 of the total amount for doc stamps (I got this from asking the people at the BPI head office since they don't have it on their site)
For 100k php (let's assume due to exchange rate as of Dec 2018 it converts to $2600)
BPI: P600 + (100,000 / 200) * 0.60 = P900 in transfer fees from BPI side NAB: $15 + (2,600 * 0.002) = $20.2 in receipt fees from NAB side. But since the site says the minimum for doc stamps is $30 this becomes: $15 + $30 = $45.
So in total you need to pay P900 and $45 for the overall transfer.
You'll get an option when filling out a wire transfer on what bank shoulders the charges (the remitting bank - BPI in my case, or the receiving bank - NAB). To keep everything simple I picked that all fees get paid out of my BPI account.
So assuming due to exchange rate $45 converts to P1700 you need to pay the grand total of: P900 + P1700 = P2600 for a transfer amount of 100,000. This means you need an extra 2600 on top of 100,000 to get it transferred. Since the exchange rate changes daily you'll need a bit more or less than that.
PixiepieMelbourne Posts: 309Member Joined: May 25, 2018
@fruitys Thank you, sobrang helpful.. Ang tagal ko na inaalam how to deposit habang andito pa..
milktea13Philippines Posts: 294Member Joined: Jun 26, 2018
Hello! Anu ano po docs mga ipapa DFA red ribbon nyo?
PixiepieMelbourne Posts: 309Member Joined: May 25, 2018
edited December 2018
@milktea13 Ako wala. Ndi ngamit ng friend ko sa perth yung pina red ribbon
Pareho po pala n Melby destination.. And same nh field mfg, let's keep in touch po. Process Engg din ang mr. ko. Baka magkakilala sila im in QA. Leaving end week.. Kelan ka po? Balitaan nalang sis
PixiepieMelbourne Posts: 309Member Joined: May 25, 2018
Guys, crayons, ref magnet collection, nebulizer, make up on check in baggage? Are these allowed in aussi airport? Cramming! :-S
adamwarlockSingapore Posts: 112Member Joined: May 10, 2018
13/11/2017 - MSA CDR Submitted to EA
01/12/2017 - MSA outcome letter received
01/12/2017 - EOI Lodged: 65/70 pts (based on previous IELTS result, competent - 10 pts)
12/06/2018 - PTE-A: L90/R90/S90/W90
13/06/2018 - Update EOI: 75/80 pts
10/07/2018 - ITA received
17/07/2018 - Medical Exams (SATA Bedok, Singapore)
- TB screening for our 2yr old @ Quest Labs, Paragon (est. result, 2 weeks)
18/07/2018 - Health Clearance provided for wife
19/07/2018 - Health Clearance provided for me
21/07/2018 - Lodged Visa Application, uploaded all documents
23/07/2018 - Health Clearance provided for our 2yr old
27/07/2018 - Singapore Police COC appointment, uploaded COC to ImmiAccount
13/11/2017 - MSA CDR Submitted to EA
01/12/2017 - MSA outcome letter received
01/12/2017 - EOI Lodged: 65/70 pts (based on previous IELTS result, competent - 10 pts)
12/06/2018 - PTE-A: L90/R90/S90/W90
13/06/2018 - Update EOI: 75/80 pts
10/07/2018 - ITA received
17/07/2018 - Medical Exams (SATA Bedok, Singapore)
- TB screening for our 2yr old @ Quest Labs, Paragon (est. result, 2 weeks)
18/07/2018 - Health Clearance provided for wife
19/07/2018 - Health Clearance provided for me
21/07/2018 - Lodged Visa Application, uploaded all documents
23/07/2018 - Health Clearance provided for our 2yr old
27/07/2018 - Singapore Police COC appointment, uploaded COC to ImmiAccount
And so it begins.
12/12/2018 - Direct Grant!
Thank you Lord for the new beginning
ga2auNSW Posts: 1,200Member, Moderator Joined: Aug 28, 2018
Hi! I'm a secondary teacher and have applied online for a teaching job in Queensland. The Queensland Dept. of Education HR contacted me and referred me to their agent. So far, I passed the required band for IELTS (Speaking Listening 8; Writing Reading 7 over) They've been waiting for me for a year, I needed to wait until March so that I become eligible for TSS visa. I needed at least 2 years of experience post qualification. It seems that the process will be shorter because I was told they wanted me to start in April although I need to wait until next year of March. I don't have to pay for anything and the agent is eager to process and find me a suitable employer. It's a regional sponsored position and I don't mind living in a rural area since I don't like living in cities anyway. By the way I'm from the Philippines but I've been teaching here in Japan for more than ten years. So I have a Japanese teaching license. Does it really take a very short time amount to process a visa? Because I got the impression that everything can be processed in weeks and then I'm good to go. Has anyone experienced this?
Yes. My friend was hired around Sept, and by the first week of Nov may TSS Visa na siya.
232412- Illustrator | Total: 65
2018 Oct- Lodged VETASSESS application
2018 Dec- PTE Test
2018 Dec- Proficient
2019 Mar- VETASSESS Positive Outcome
2019 Jun- Created EOI for NSW
2019 Jun- Applied SA 489
2019 Aug- Invitation to apply from SA 489
2019 Aug- Lodge Visa Application SA 489
2019 Sep 09- Medical
2019 Sep 11- Medical deferred
2019 Oct 19- Start TB treatment
2019 Oct 21- Pre-invite from NSW 190
2019 Oct 26- Invitation to apply from NSW Visa 190
2019 Oct 24- Pre-invite from ACT 190 ( Didn't pursue it because lack of job opportunities)
2019 Nov 10- Lodge NSW Visa 190
2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489
2020 Apr 16- Finished TB treatment ( yey! )
2020 Jun 08-Sputum results negative
2020 Jun 12-Panel physician sent emedical ( Awaiting for clearance )
2020 Jun 23 -Medical Health cleared ( Sa wakas Praise God! )
2020 Jun 23 -Frontload Form 815_Health undertaking
2022 Aug 22 - CO Contacted me for new Medicals, PCC and Form 80
2022 Sept 7 - Uploaded requested documents.
2022 Nov 25- Golden Grant!
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Nominated Occupation : Chemical Engineer 233111, 189 (75 points)
11-Nov-2017 IELTS, L8.5 | R9.0 | S7.0 | W7.0
27-Nov-2017 EOI Lodged 189 (65 points)
22-Aug-2018 PTE Academic
23-Aug-2018 PTE Academic, L90 | R78 | S90 | W82
30-Aug-2018 PTE Academic
31-Aug-2018 PTE Academic, L90 | R79 | S90 | W82
31-Aug-2018 EOI Updated 189 (75 points)
10-Sept-2018 ITA Received 189 Praise the Lord!
24-Sept-2018 Visa Lodged 189 Praying...
29-Sept-2018 Health Assessment at Nationwide Health Systems
02-Oct-2018 Health clearance provided – no action required
01-Dec-2018 Visa Grant (Direct Grant) God iba ka talaga!!!
“My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness...for when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians: 9-10
Posts: 294Member
Joined: Jun 26, 2018
Joined: Jan 12, 2018
Nominated Occupation : Chemical Engineer 233111, 189 (75 points)
11-Nov-2017 IELTS, L8.5 | R9.0 | S7.0 | W7.0
27-Nov-2017 EOI Lodged 189 (65 points)
22-Aug-2018 PTE Academic
23-Aug-2018 PTE Academic, L90 | R78 | S90 | W82
30-Aug-2018 PTE Academic
31-Aug-2018 PTE Academic, L90 | R79 | S90 | W82
31-Aug-2018 EOI Updated 189 (75 points)
10-Sept-2018 ITA Received 189 Praise the Lord!
24-Sept-2018 Visa Lodged 189 Praying...
29-Sept-2018 Health Assessment at Nationwide Health Systems
02-Oct-2018 Health clearance provided – no action required
01-Dec-2018 Visa Grant (Direct Grant) God iba ka talaga!!!
“My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness...for when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians: 9-10
Joined: Jan 12, 2018
Nominated Occupation : Chemical Engineer 233111, 189 (75 points)
11-Nov-2017 IELTS, L8.5 | R9.0 | S7.0 | W7.0
27-Nov-2017 EOI Lodged 189 (65 points)
22-Aug-2018 PTE Academic
23-Aug-2018 PTE Academic, L90 | R78 | S90 | W82
30-Aug-2018 PTE Academic
31-Aug-2018 PTE Academic, L90 | R79 | S90 | W82
31-Aug-2018 EOI Updated 189 (75 points)
10-Sept-2018 ITA Received 189 Praise the Lord!
24-Sept-2018 Visa Lodged 189 Praying...
29-Sept-2018 Health Assessment at Nationwide Health Systems
02-Oct-2018 Health clearance provided – no action required
01-Dec-2018 Visa Grant (Direct Grant) God iba ka talaga!!!
“My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness...for when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians: 9-10
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ANZSCO Code: 233211 (Civil Engineer) | 70pts
ITA: Aug 11, Visa Lodge: Sept 13
Grant: November 23, 2018 (Praise the Lord!!)
"I WILL BE STILL, KNOW YOU ARE GOD"
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29-Dec-2016 Lodged Vetassess application
10-Feb-2017 PTE-A Exam Day
11-Feb-2017 PTE-A Result (Proficient) 10pts
20-Feb-2017 Vetassess Result: POSITIVE
25-Feb-2017 EOI Submitted (70 pts)
26-Sep-2017 EOI Submitted (NSW)
27-Sep-2017 ITA Received
19-Oct-2017 ITA for Visa Sublass 190
31-Oct-2017 Visa Lodgement
29-Dec-2017 GRANT!
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221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
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I'd like to ask further about opening an immigrant account in NAB, may i know the link? Also how did you register? Were you in Phils when you opened the account, i saw that the activity was under pre-move, just want to make sure.
So, to estimate, if i would like to transfer ex 100,000, how much would be the fee? Medyo di ko gets yung nbnggit mong fees
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Update as of 31 Jan 2019
2019 Jan 25 - Drivers Licence (First Attempt) Thank you bossing!!
2018 Nov 22 : Wife Job Hunting commences!!!
2018 Nov 21 : APHRA Registered Nurse - Division 1 (Wifey) Thank you bossing!!
2018 Oct 15 : Wifey completion of IRON and submission of AGBP-40.
2018 Aug 15 : Husband First Day of Work Thank you bossing!!!
2018 Jul 23 : Wifey 1st Day of Classes IRON (ACFE).
2018 Jul 19 : Tenancy Bond Agreement Signing!! Thank you bossing!!!
2018 Jul 11 : Big Move to Melbourne, Australia. Stayed with brother's family for 10 days.
2018 Jun 29 : Last Day of Work (Singapore) -- Thank you bossing!!!
2017 May 15 : Wifey enrolment to ACFE -- Thank you bossing!!!
2017 Dec 23 - Wifey PTE (L-69,R-72,S-85,W-69) - Take 1 Yehey! (Nursing)
2017 Sep 17 : Returned to Singapore.
2017 Sep 14 : Initial Entry (Melbourne)
2017 Sep 04 : PR Visa 189 Grant!!! 3 of us!! Thank you Bossing!!!
2017 Mar 03 : Lodge & Payment (Me,Wifey & Baby - Yehey)
2017 Feb 15 : ITA - 189 (Software Engineer - Yehey)
2016 Dec 22 : EOI Submission
2016 Dec 20 : PTE (L-72,R-67,S-79,W-79) - Take 1 Yehey!
2016 Sep 24 : Positive Assessment from ACS - Software Engineer
2012 Jan 1 : Started to collect Employment Certificates / Plans of Migration to Australia
Thank you Bossing!!!
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https://www.nab.com.au/common/forms/nab-migrant-banking#?products=nab-classic-banking-account
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I am happy to help If you need a mortgage broker. Email - [email protected] / www.mortgagealley.com.au
****Timeline
Anszco Code: Construction Project Manager 133111
28 Oct 17: IELTS test
15 Apr 18: Skills Assessment Submitted (Vetassess)
24 May 18: Positive Assessment received from Vetassess
23 Jul 18: Lodged EOI for Subclass 489 QLD
28 Aug 18: Received pre-invite from QLD
04 Sep 18: Submitted all documents to QLD
12 Sep 18: Received approval from QLD and invitation to apply
17 Sep 18: Visa lodge
22 Dec 18: Direct grant 12 Sep 18: Received approval from QLD and invitation to apply
17 Sep 18: Visa lodge
22 Dec 18: Direct grant
01 Aug 2021: Applied for 887 visa
Currently Waiting for PR grant
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Joined: Apr 13, 2018
Once you're in AU you need to show up to the branch you specify on your application and the bank will hand over your ATM card personally. They will give everything you need to sort this out so don't worry about it. This is generally the first and last time you'll ever need show up to an AU branch in most cases since almost everything can be done online after this.
If you don't know what branch to pick or you're not sure where to live yet, just pick the main branch in the middle of the city/CBD since they're the easiest to commute to.
As for costs:
BPI charges P600 + P0.60 per P200 of the total amount for doc stamps (I got this from asking the people at the BPI head office since they don't have it on their site)
NAB charges $15 and 0.2% of the total amount for receiving wire transfers
https://www.nab.com.au/personal/international/receive-money-from-overseas
For 100k php (let's assume due to exchange rate as of Dec 2018 it converts to $2600)
BPI: P600 + (100,000 / 200) * 0.60 = P900 in transfer fees from BPI side
NAB: $15 + (2,600 * 0.002) = $20.2 in receipt fees from NAB side. But since the site says the minimum for doc stamps is $30 this becomes: $15 + $30 = $45.
So in total you need to pay P900 and $45 for the overall transfer.
You'll get an option when filling out a wire transfer on what bank shoulders the charges (the remitting bank - BPI in my case, or the receiving bank - NAB). To keep everything simple I picked that all fees get paid out of my BPI account.
So assuming due to exchange rate $45 converts to P1700 you need to pay the grand total of:
P900 + P1700 = P2600 for a transfer amount of 100,000. This means you need an extra 2600 on top of 100,000 to get it transferred. Since the exchange rate changes daily you'll need a bit more or less than that.
SI 189 - Software Engineer - 261313 (80 pts)
-- offshore --
11-Oct-2017 - ACS (ICT major, 8+ years)
18-Oct-2017 - PTE (90)
19-Oct-2017 - EOI
09-Nov-2017 - Invited
06-Feb-2018 - Grant
13-Feb-2018 - PDOS
-- onshore --
02-Jun-2018 - Initial entry
04-Jun-2018 - TFN, Medicare, MyGov
05-Jun-2018 - Start job hunting
25-Jun-2018 - Driver licence
26-Jul-2018 - Opened super
30-Jul-2018 - Job 1 start - permie - $
12-Feb-2021 - Job 1 end (redundancy)
22-Feb-2021 - Job 2 start - contract - $$$
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Pareho po pala n Melby destination.. And same nh field mfg, let's keep in touch po. Process Engg din ang mr. ko. Baka magkakilala sila im in QA. Leaving end week.. Kelan ka po? Balitaan nalang sis
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Kami starting to plan pa lang our BM next year, mid-March. Share ko lang to in case may di pa nakabasa:
http://www.agriculture.gov.au/travelling/moving-immigrating/personal_effects#sporting-equipment--camping-equipment--toys
Question lang regarding transpo sa mga nakapag BM na sa Melbourne:
1. how does it compare with PH and SG in terms of convenience?
2. any recommendation and tips sa car rental and buying 2nd hand na car?
263311 Telecommunications Engineer : 189 - 75pts, 190 - 80 pts (NSW)
(Age:25/Educ:15/Exp:15/English:20)
(IELTS-GT: L9/R9/S7.5/W7, PTE-A: L90/R90/S90/W90)
13/11/2017 - MSA CDR Submitted to EA
01/12/2017 - MSA outcome letter received
01/12/2017 - EOI Lodged: 65/70 pts (based on previous IELTS result, competent - 10 pts)
12/06/2018 - PTE-A: L90/R90/S90/W90
13/06/2018 - Update EOI: 75/80 pts
10/07/2018 - ITA received
17/07/2018 - Medical Exams (SATA Bedok, Singapore)
- TB screening for our 2yr old @ Quest Labs, Paragon (est. result, 2 weeks)
18/07/2018 - Health Clearance provided for wife
19/07/2018 - Health Clearance provided for me
21/07/2018 - Lodged Visa Application, uploaded all documents
23/07/2018 - Health Clearance provided for our 2yr old
27/07/2018 - Singapore Police COC appointment, uploaded COC to ImmiAccount
And so it begins.
12/12/2018 - Direct Grant!
Thank you Lord for the new beginning
Joined: Oct 19, 2016
@Pixiepie magbibitbit din po kame nebulizer saka steamer for kids. d ko pa na research tong part na to, hehe. update update tyo
goodluck sa bm nyo
Posts: 112Member
Joined: May 10, 2018
with regards sa nebulizer and steamer (meron din kasi kami ) mukhang wala namang problem dalhin:
https://www.tga.gov.au/entering-australia
andaming dead links sa website nila, hehe. Pero eto yung sa limitation to 3 month supply for meds:
https://archive.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/ente/brin/can-i-bring-it-back/can-i-bring-it-back-medicine/can-i-bring-medicine-back
263311 Telecommunications Engineer : 189 - 75pts, 190 - 80 pts (NSW)
(Age:25/Educ:15/Exp:15/English:20)
(IELTS-GT: L9/R9/S7.5/W7, PTE-A: L90/R90/S90/W90)
13/11/2017 - MSA CDR Submitted to EA
01/12/2017 - MSA outcome letter received
01/12/2017 - EOI Lodged: 65/70 pts (based on previous IELTS result, competent - 10 pts)
12/06/2018 - PTE-A: L90/R90/S90/W90
13/06/2018 - Update EOI: 75/80 pts
10/07/2018 - ITA received
17/07/2018 - Medical Exams (SATA Bedok, Singapore)
- TB screening for our 2yr old @ Quest Labs, Paragon (est. result, 2 weeks)
18/07/2018 - Health Clearance provided for wife
19/07/2018 - Health Clearance provided for me
21/07/2018 - Lodged Visa Application, uploaded all documents
23/07/2018 - Health Clearance provided for our 2yr old
27/07/2018 - Singapore Police COC appointment, uploaded COC to ImmiAccount
And so it begins.
12/12/2018 - Direct Grant!
Thank you Lord for the new beginning
Posts: 1,200Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
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2018 Oct- Lodged VETASSESS application
2018 Dec- PTE Test
2018 Dec- Proficient
2019 Mar- VETASSESS Positive Outcome
2019 Jun- Created EOI for NSW
2019 Jun- Applied SA 489
2019 Aug- Invitation to apply from SA 489
2019 Aug- Lodge Visa Application SA 489
2019 Sep 09- Medical
2019 Sep 11- Medical deferred
2019 Oct 19- Start TB treatment
2019 Oct 21- Pre-invite from NSW 190
2019 Oct 26- Invitation to apply from NSW Visa 190
2019 Oct 24- Pre-invite from ACT 190 ( Didn't pursue it because lack of job opportunities)
2019 Nov 10- Lodge NSW Visa 190
2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489
2020 Apr 16- Finished TB treatment ( yey! )
2020 Jun 08-Sputum results negative
2020 Jun 12-Panel physician sent emedical ( Awaiting for clearance )
2020 Jun 23 -Medical Health cleared ( Sa wakas Praise God! )
2020 Jun 23 -Frontload Form 815_Health undertaking
2022 Aug 22 - CO Contacted me for new Medicals, PCC and Form 80
2022 Sept 7 - Uploaded requested documents.
2022 Nov 25- Golden Grant!