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  • caienricaienri Sydney
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Jul 17, 2016
    @lilith hahahahaha resign agad? Baka on leave lang. hehe. Oo, dapat yung contact mismo. 2 silang contact na binigay sakin. Email mo silang dalawa.
  • PixiepiePixiepie Melbourne
    Posts: 309Member
    Joined: May 25, 2018
    @Mia.. Ay ganun, sa orientation nila yun ang binabanggit nila.. Na sangay lang nila ang POEA.. Or baka ibig lang sabihin nila is mas nauna sila nabuo kesa sa POEA.. Anyway, salamat sa pag correct..
  • KIKOKIKO Melborn
    Posts: 59Member
    Joined: Jul 25, 2017
    edited January 2019
    @adamwarlock

    1. how does it compare with PH and SG in terms of convenience?
    Trains here in Melbourne are resemblance of Tokyo except for the timings.
    Pwede kumain, they have interchanges too. Medyo luma na yung mga train platforms (and trains) compare sa SG.

    If you live outside the CBD, may pailan ilang cases ng train delays and arrivals.

    So to answer your question, siyempre SG pa din trains #1.


    2. any recommendation and tips sa car rental and buying 2nd hand na car?

    Hindi pa kami nakakabili ng auto but 2nd hand car din preference namin. noob ako sa kotse.
    Do you have driver's licence at saang bansa naissue?

    Goodluck

    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!!!

  • sansasansa Melbourne
    Posts: 231Member
    Joined: Jun 27, 2016
    Hi @Pixiepie nag hotel kmi for 2 weeks prang caravan style sya here in melb. Nagkaroon agad yung hubby ko ng work so un yung ginamit namin to secure a rental house that time. Attached din namin yung house contract namin sa sg. Then ID’s. Sa Domain at Realestate app lng kmi naghahanap dati ng house then getting a car is helpful din kapag may inspection. Feb 1 kmi dumating ng melb nakkuha kmi ng house feb 14

    @mycroft_holmes i think kapag share a room enough n yung passport and yeah photocard cguro for additional ID. Photocard is in sydney lng ata here in melb wlang ganon.
  • lilithlilith Philippines
    Posts: 63Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2017
    hello question lang po - plan ksi namin ng husband ko sya lang muna magwwork sa melb. better pa rin ba magopen na ko ng sarili kong individual bank account?
  • adamwarlockadamwarlock Singapore
    Posts: 112Member
    Joined: May 10, 2018
    @KIKO Thanks sa reply about sa transpo! :)
    I have a PH driver's license pero will be converting it to SG license para pwede ring iconvert pagdating sa Melbourne.

    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 :)

  • PixiepiePixiepie Melbourne
    Posts: 309Member
    Joined: May 25, 2018
    @sansa Thanks sa reply, hindi p nkkkuha ng work mr. ko. Eto nhihirapan kmi mkakuha ng other option. Sabi ng agent, best to give daw 3 months advance upfront para makuha yung property.
  • PixiepiePixiepie Melbourne
    Posts: 309Member
    Joined: May 25, 2018
    edited January 2019
    Finally, my husband landed on a job.. After 3 weeks, technically 1 week after aussie offices vacay. So sa mg Engrs, going to Melbourne.. May job po talaga dito para sa atin! Wag kau mag alala... Pray lang.

    Sa wakas may credential na for house rent.
  • mycroft_holmesmycroft_holmes Singapore
    Posts: 273Member
    Joined: Oct 11, 2018
    Congrats @Pixiepie and Family!

    312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson 189, 75pts
    Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Experience: 10 | English: 20

    20 Feb 2018: Started collecting documents for skills assessment
    01 Apr 2018: Started reviewing for IELTS
    30 July 2018: VETASSESS Application Submitted
    07 Sep 2018: VETASSESS Outcome Received - Positive
    15 Sep 2018: IELTS | L8.5 | R8.5 | S7.0 | W7.0
    20 Sep 2018: EOI Lodge - 189, 190 (65,70 pts)
    01 Oct 2018: PTE Academic | L81 | R89 | S90 | W77 (Haisst...)
    01 Oct 2018: NBI Fingerprinting Appointment - PE Singapore
    22 Oct 2018: PTE Academic | L90 | R77 | S90 | W88 (Haisst...)

    Dedicated 1 month to review for PTE

    23 Nov 2018: PTE Academic | L90 | R87 | S90 | W90 (Yahoo!)
    01 Dec 2018: EOI Updated - 189 , 190 (75,80 points)
    02 Dec 2018: Filed-up Form 80 and 1221 (whole day encoding..)
    04 Dec 2018: NBI Clearance Received
    06 Dec 2018: Pre-ITA 190 Received (VIC State Nomination)
    07 Dec 2018: Applied for VIC State Nomination
    11 Dec 2018: ITA 189 Received
    11 Dec 2018: Immediately informed Victoria that Application for State Nomination can't be process anymore. (EOI is locked. 189 and 190 are under the same EOI)
    11 Dec 2018: Applied E-Appeal for SG Police COC
    12 Dec 2018: Medical exam taken and submitted - Sata AMK Night
    13 Dec 2018: Medical exam results received. Health clearance provided – no action required.
    14 Dec 2018: Fingerprint appointment and SG COC Collected.
    16 Dec 2018: Visa Application Lodge

    "When you want something; all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it."

  • barbedwirebarbedwire Malaysia
    Posts: 45Member
    Joined: Apr 04, 2016
    Congrats sa inyo @Pixiepie

    263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 10pts | English: 20pts | Total: 75pts

    04.2016 - joined pinoyau forum
    21.03.2017 - visited AU at naconvince na seryosohin na ang pagaapply
    19.08.2017 - Received ACS assessment: AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 years deducted
    23.06.2018 | PTE Mock Test B |LRSW|80/71/59/87|
    05.07.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|90/84/90/89|
    10.07.2018 - Submitted EOI 189/190 (VIC) (75/80)
    11.08.2018 - ITA Received
    30.09.2018 - Visa Lodged
    10.12.2018 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord!
    04.05.2019 - IE in Melbourne
    06.2019 - Job Offer in SA! Thank you ulit Lord!
    13.07.2019 - BM in Adelaide

  • seekerAUseekerAU KSA
    Posts: 254Member
    Joined: Oct 18, 2017
    @Pixiepie congratulations! Good luck!
  • ignormsignorms Adelaide
    Posts: 110Member
    Joined: Nov 22, 2018
    @Pixiepie mahigpit ba sila sa pagpaparent ng house if wala pang work? Iniisip kasi namin na magpaschedule ng mga rental home viewing pagdating sa Adelaide, pero book na din kami ng mga two weeks via Airbnb para may matuluyan kami pagdating.

    Tapos, with regards sa rental history, Pinas kasi kami, tapos nagbabayad kami ng home mortgage para sa bahay namin via bank autodebit. Pwede kaya yung autodebit deductions namin sa bank gamitin as reference document?
  • milktea13milktea13 Philippines
    Posts: 294Member
    Joined: Jun 26, 2018
    @Pixiepie congrats po! Magkno po budget nyo while looking for job?
  • KIKOKIKO Melborn
    Posts: 59Member
    Joined: Jul 25, 2017
    @adamwarlock - ayus. yan ang hindi ko nagawa.
    Worth it naman ang Green P licence :)

    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!!!

  • fufudoodsfufudoods singapore
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Oct 01, 2018
    hi @sansa anong document (COE, contract or others) sa work ang binigay nyo sa agent para sa bahay? Kelangan ba naka-state sa document na yon ang salary?
  • sansasansa Melbourne
    Posts: 231Member
    Joined: Jun 27, 2016
    @fufudoods i think Coe ata submit namin request ka lng sa company. Not neccessary ata na may salary pa. Ttwag naman yung agent sa employer to make sure.
  • ClmOptimistClmOptimist Philippines
    Posts: 276Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2016
    Hi po. Meron po ba dito nag-withdraw ng Pag-ibig contributions? Pede po malaman kung pano? Thank you.

    5/15 | Decided to migrate Down Under
    12/08/16 | Applied for ACS Assessment
    24/08/16 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
    31/08/16 | Lodge 489 FS EOI (65pts)
    25/09/16 | Lodge 190 EOI (60pts)
    25/09/16 | Lodge Victoria Nomination
    23/01/17 | Visa 190 - Denied
    --------Retaking PTE exam----------
    07/05/18 | +5pts Work Experience
    16/05/18 | PTE Proficient for my wife
    19/06/18 | Positive CPAA assessment for my wife
    19/06/18 | +5pts Partner points
    19/06/18 | Submitted my 189 visa EOI - 70 pts
    03/07/18 | Submitted my 190 visa EOI - 75 pts
    17/08/18 | Re-applied for ACS Assessment
    08/10/18 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
    09/10/18 | Updated my 189 visa EOI - 80 pts
    11/10/18 | Visa 189 ITA Received - Finally, after more than 2 years :)
    16/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit!
    18/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit! (Wifey)
    23/10/18 | Visa 189 Application Lodge
    01/12/18 | Health Clearance provided - No action required (Both of us)
    04/01/19 | VISA GRANT!!!! Thank you Lord!!!

    ------------English Exams-----------------
    7/15 | IELTS L: 6.5 S: 5.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.0
    12/15 | IELTS L: 7.5 S: 6.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.5


    Aiming for PTE Superior scores

    2/08/2016 - PTE-A L:65 R:76 S:69 W:69
    28/03/2017 - PTE-A L:64 R:70 S:61 W:72
    16/01/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:78 S:84 W:77
    01/02/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:73 S:87 W:71
    21/02/2018 - PTE-A L:74 R:75 S:90 W:75
    07/03/2018 - PTE-A L:66 R:89 S:88 W:73
    28/08/2018 - PTE-A L:83 R:78 S:90 W:84 - Sakit! T_T
    25/09/2018 - PTE-A L:79 R:85 S:84 W:89 - Finally!!!

    Sample Recordings:
    Read Aloud: https://app.box.com/s/21jw2y6k9h71n2ghqalnv0rv1c1icn55
    Describe Image: https://app.box.com/s/ufqwz2sh7dywacqmgx2kpuzzkahmfam1
    Retell Lecture: https://app.box.com/s/tsphs5r9kh8ui9x2yxy4h9o9us7wu5e1

    PTE Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/311342?

    "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength" - Phil 4:13

  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    @fufudoods payslip is enough evidence, thats what we presented for proof of income. We also presented bank statement.

    2014 -- start of Au dream
    06.07.14 -- IELTS LRWS 7.5/7.5/7.0/7.0
    07.18.14 -- positive skills assessment
    08.01.14 -- waiting for occupation in ACT to open
    08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
    08.01.16 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
    06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
    07.18.17 -- expired skills assessment
    08.2017 -- learned high points via SA 489
    11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
    11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
    11.30.17 -- EOI lodge SA 489 80 pts
    12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
    01.04.18 -- Visa Lodge SA 489
    01.19.18 -- Medicals
    04.10.18 -- Visa Grant (DG) Praise God!!!


    PTE Writing Tips

    For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.

    Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.

    Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.

    4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.

    If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.

    If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.

    Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.

    For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence

    Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.

    Essay synonyms

    Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about

    Finally.. Concluded, In Summary

    Democracy- representative govt; elective govt; republic; commonwealth

    Vote- suffrage, ballot, poll, elect officials, select leaders, appoint, designate

    Leaders- officials, officer, commander, chief, head, principal of nations, pioneer, front runner

    Nature- mother earth, environment, wildlife, universe, cosmos, countryside, natural resources, natural world

    Environment- habitat, territory, domain, surroundings

    Teachers- educator, tutor, coach,guide, mentor, guru, professor, trainer, lecturer

    Computer- PC, laptop, netbook,desktop, terminal, mainframe

    Robot- automated individual, android, automaton, golem, bot, droid,

    Invention- creation, innovation, development, design

    Creative ability- inventive mind, originality, imagination, inspiration

    Airplane- plane, airliner, jet, plane

    Drugs- medicine, medication, remedy, cure, antidote

    Issue- matter, affairs, problem, difficulty, obstacle, predicament

    Information- details, particulars, facts, data, computing /computer

    Revolution- insurgence, transformation, innovation, revolt, uprising, restructuring

    Packaging- case, wrap

    Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area

    Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage

    Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor

    Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays

    Technology- invention, engineering, applied science, method, technical knowledge, undustrial science, mechanization

    Xenophobic- anti nationalist

  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    @ClmOptimist if your visa is 189 or 190 you can withdraw your pag-ibig contribution. Pero if 489 or other temporary visa, di ba pwede. They need to see sa visa na permanent residents na.

    2014 -- start of Au dream
    06.07.14 -- IELTS LRWS 7.5/7.5/7.0/7.0
    07.18.14 -- positive skills assessment
    08.01.14 -- waiting for occupation in ACT to open
    08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
    08.01.16 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
    06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
    07.18.17 -- expired skills assessment
    08.2017 -- learned high points via SA 489
    11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
    11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
    11.30.17 -- EOI lodge SA 489 80 pts
    12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
    01.04.18 -- Visa Lodge SA 489
    01.19.18 -- Medicals
    04.10.18 -- Visa Grant (DG) Praise God!!!


    PTE Writing Tips

    For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.

    Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.

    Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.

    4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.

    If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.

    If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.

    Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.

    For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence

    Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.

    Essay synonyms

    Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about

    Finally.. Concluded, In Summary

    Democracy- representative govt; elective govt; republic; commonwealth

    Vote- suffrage, ballot, poll, elect officials, select leaders, appoint, designate

    Leaders- officials, officer, commander, chief, head, principal of nations, pioneer, front runner

    Nature- mother earth, environment, wildlife, universe, cosmos, countryside, natural resources, natural world

    Environment- habitat, territory, domain, surroundings

    Teachers- educator, tutor, coach,guide, mentor, guru, professor, trainer, lecturer

    Computer- PC, laptop, netbook,desktop, terminal, mainframe

    Robot- automated individual, android, automaton, golem, bot, droid,

    Invention- creation, innovation, development, design

    Creative ability- inventive mind, originality, imagination, inspiration

    Airplane- plane, airliner, jet, plane

    Drugs- medicine, medication, remedy, cure, antidote

    Issue- matter, affairs, problem, difficulty, obstacle, predicament

    Information- details, particulars, facts, data, computing /computer

    Revolution- insurgence, transformation, innovation, revolt, uprising, restructuring

    Packaging- case, wrap

    Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area

    Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage

    Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor

    Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays

    Technology- invention, engineering, applied science, method, technical knowledge, undustrial science, mechanization

    Xenophobic- anti nationalist

  • PixiepiePixiepie Melbourne
    Posts: 309Member
    Joined: May 25, 2018
    Hi @ignorms hindi ko lang alam sa Adelaide.. Pero dito sa suburbs ng Melbourne medyo nahihirapan kami. Even if ipakita mo pa ang bank statement.. Upfront nanghihingi sila ng 3 months, hindi ako comfortable dun. Pero nitong nakaraan, since 3 weeks na kami sa friend ko tapos ndi pa tapos yung bahay ng friend nya n lilipatan namin willing na sana kami magbigay ng 3 months adv. God is good talaga, nagka work nmn husband ko.

    Yung iba dito mabilis lang nmn naka rent ng house.

    Yung rental history sa pinas ndi ata uubra, dapat ata may statement and contact no. ka iprovide ng agent nyo or house owner.

    Antayin din natin iba mag feedback, kasi meron iba nagamit yung sa Singapore rent history at references.
  • rnmhrnmh Philippines
    Posts: 75Member
    Joined: May 08, 2018
    Hello po, makikitanong lang sana ako— don’t know anong thread best for this issue pero ito lang nakikita ko.

    My partner and I were recently granted 189 visas (Jan 14). Nag sched na kami ng PDOS for Jan 29. We plan to do the initial entry together sa holyweek. Then baka mauna ako pero start of 2020 pa tapos siya siguro end of 2020. No issue naman yun for as long as maka enter kami sa date indicated sa grant diba (vefore Sept 2019)? And ano kailangan for initial entry just the PDOS and grant letter?

    Nabalitaan ko na with the sticker exempted from the 1620 tax. Only on flights to Australia? What if may tourist trip ako to HK for example di counted yun?

    We’ll also be doing the IE for around 10 days— ok na ba magasikaso ng documents sa Australia noon (&ipadala sa bahay ng friend namin) or pag nag big move na talaga?

    Thank you and paumanhin sa dami ng tanong. Cheers!
  • ClmOptimistClmOptimist Philippines
    Posts: 276Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2016
    @chococrinkle visa 189 po ako. Can it be done online? o need magpunta to any Pagibig branch? Ano po mga requirements? Thanks.

    5/15 | Decided to migrate Down Under
    12/08/16 | Applied for ACS Assessment
    24/08/16 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
    31/08/16 | Lodge 489 FS EOI (65pts)
    25/09/16 | Lodge 190 EOI (60pts)
    25/09/16 | Lodge Victoria Nomination
    23/01/17 | Visa 190 - Denied
    --------Retaking PTE exam----------
    07/05/18 | +5pts Work Experience
    16/05/18 | PTE Proficient for my wife
    19/06/18 | Positive CPAA assessment for my wife
    19/06/18 | +5pts Partner points
    19/06/18 | Submitted my 189 visa EOI - 70 pts
    03/07/18 | Submitted my 190 visa EOI - 75 pts
    17/08/18 | Re-applied for ACS Assessment
    08/10/18 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
    09/10/18 | Updated my 189 visa EOI - 80 pts
    11/10/18 | Visa 189 ITA Received - Finally, after more than 2 years :)
    16/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit!
    18/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit! (Wifey)
    23/10/18 | Visa 189 Application Lodge
    01/12/18 | Health Clearance provided - No action required (Both of us)
    04/01/19 | VISA GRANT!!!! Thank you Lord!!!

    ------------English Exams-----------------
    7/15 | IELTS L: 6.5 S: 5.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.0
    12/15 | IELTS L: 7.5 S: 6.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.5


    Aiming for PTE Superior scores

    2/08/2016 - PTE-A L:65 R:76 S:69 W:69
    28/03/2017 - PTE-A L:64 R:70 S:61 W:72
    16/01/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:78 S:84 W:77
    01/02/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:73 S:87 W:71
    21/02/2018 - PTE-A L:74 R:75 S:90 W:75
    07/03/2018 - PTE-A L:66 R:89 S:88 W:73
    28/08/2018 - PTE-A L:83 R:78 S:90 W:84 - Sakit! T_T
    25/09/2018 - PTE-A L:79 R:85 S:84 W:89 - Finally!!!

    Sample Recordings:
    Read Aloud: https://app.box.com/s/21jw2y6k9h71n2ghqalnv0rv1c1icn55
    Describe Image: https://app.box.com/s/ufqwz2sh7dywacqmgx2kpuzzkahmfam1
    Retell Lecture: https://app.box.com/s/tsphs5r9kh8ui9x2yxy4h9o9us7wu5e1

    PTE Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/311342?

    "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength" - Phil 4:13

  • caienricaienri Sydney
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Jul 17, 2016
    @rnmh My partner and I were recently granted 189 visas (Jan 14). Nag sched na kami ng PDOS for Jan 29. We plan to do the initial entry together sa holyweek. Then baka mauna ako pero start of 2020 pa tapos siya siguro end of 2020. No issue naman yun for as long as maka enter kami sa date indicated sa grant diba (vefore Sept 2019)?

    Yes. No issue.

    And ano kailangan for initial entry just the PDOS and grant letter?

    Yes. Passport xempre. ;) hehe

    Nabalitaan ko na with the sticker exempted from the 1620 tax. Only on flights to Australia? What if may tourist trip ako to HK for example di counted

    Sa first time yata, hindi exempted. Sinabi din sa PDOS na we have to pay travel tax. Pero pagbalik mo the following applies:
    Filipino permanent residents abroad whose stay or visit in the Philippines is less than one year. Need ng travel tax exemption certificate.

    Source:http://tieza.gov.ph/travel-tax/travel-tax-exemption/

    We’ll also be doing the IE for around 10 days— ok na ba magasikaso ng documents sa Australia noon (&ipadala sa bahay ng friend namin) or pag nag big move na talaga?

    Bank and phone asikasuhin nyo cguro. The rest sa big move na since mejo matagal pa bago kayo mag big move. But if you like to really process, pede nmn i try. Hehe.
  • chococrinklechococrinkle Adelaide
    Posts: 584Member
    Joined: Nov 19, 2017
    @ClmOptimist You need to visit pag-ibig office and present your visa grant letter. After that they will advise what to do.

    2014 -- start of Au dream
    06.07.14 -- IELTS LRWS 7.5/7.5/7.0/7.0
    07.18.14 -- positive skills assessment
    08.01.14 -- waiting for occupation in ACT to open
    08.01.15 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
    08.01.16 -- still waiting for occupation in ACT to open
    06.07.17 -- expired IELTS
    07.18.17 -- expired skills assessment
    08.2017 -- learned high points via SA 489
    11.22.17 -- PTE Academic exam LRWS 90/79/90/90
    11.22.17 -- result of Vetassess assessment renewal
    11.30.17 -- EOI lodge SA 489 80 pts
    12.22.17 -- received SA invitation
    01.04.18 -- Visa Lodge SA 489
    01.19.18 -- Medicals
    04.10.18 -- Visa Grant (DG) Praise God!!!


    PTE Writing Tips

    For writing essay I used E2 language format and applying what I learned from Ielts. Sa intro, sa 1st sentence ni restate ko lang yung question using my own words. Then sa 2nd sentence if one sided lang yung question, I give summary of the reasons ( 2 reasons only). Example, if ang essay is about importance of computers (one sided), eto 2nd sentence ko. Computers are valuable resources as they (1st reason) aid in learning and are (2nd reason) used to communicate with others. Then sa 3rd sentence sasabihin ko para pampahaba-- In this essay, I shall discuss my point of view by giving points and examples about the topic.

    Then sa 2nd paragraph, elaborate ko na ang 1St reason. Mga 2 sentences na magsupport sa 1st reason, like if yung 1st reason ko is aid in learning, expand ko ang topic by answering how computers aid in learning,etc. Usually yung reason mo convert mo by asking how, what, when, or who. Tapos sa 3rd sentence, I state examples. Pwede ka din mag add pa ng 4th sentence parang isummarize mo lang ang 2nd paragraph.

    Sa 3rd paragraph discuss naman ang 3rd reason same sa ginawa sa 2nd par.

    4Th paragraph 1st sentence conclusion, then 2nd sentence recommendation.

    If 2 sided naman yung intro pwede mo gamitin yung nasa template like kina Heprex na samples. Then yung 2nd par yung kabilang side, then yung 3rd paragraph yung other side. Tapos same last paragraph.

    If medyo nahihirapan ka sa mga ideas, research ka dito sa forum ng mga recent topics. Tapos based dun sa topic reasearch ka anong pwedeng maging points and reasons para may idea ka na ano ilalagay mo sa essay.

    Ang key talaga sa writing is dapat marami ka ideas. If nahihirapan ka mag construct ng idea try to research as much as possible. Google mo yung mga common or recent topics on pte writing tapos may mga sample questions dun,, then research mo ano possible answers para sa actual exam may idea kana ano isasagot. Tapos dpat familiarize mo mga connectors (like moreover, therefore, for instance, etc) kasi mas mataas ang grade kapag medyo complex ang sentence na ginagamit mo kesa simple sentences lang.

    For summarize written text strategy ko is to first get ano main topic. Then analyze what important points were given, may nangyari ba? If meron ano ang nangyari, kelan nangyari? ano at para kanino ang purpose? Usually kasi sa mga paragraphs naka detail lang pero yung point lang naman dun is parang dinedescribe lang yung main topic. If you can answer who/what, when, how and why about the topic pwede mo na pagdugtungin yung ideas mo thru connectors and form a sentence. If you will have multiple paragraphs, summarize mo muna per paragraph then summarize mo ulit lahat in one sentence

    Another tip also in writing as much as possible do not repeat the same words. If you dont have much stored knowledge about synonyms okay lang. Practice and Research is the key. Kaya malaki ang help sa akin yung pag research sa mga common or recent topics kasi while practicing pwede akong mghanap ng synonyms then mas madali ko syang ma recall sa actual exam kasi nagawa ko na sya before. Tapos if meron kayong word na ma encounter na parang hirap kayo mag elaborate, google nyo din anong synonym or phrases na pwedeng same meaning ng word. Share ko yung nilista kong mga synonyms na possible na magagamit sa mga essay kasi minsan these are the topics commonly asked.

    Essay synonyms

    Discuss- cite, mention, illustrate, narrate, elucidate, talk about

    Finally.. Concluded, In Summary

    Democracy- representative govt; elective govt; republic; commonwealth

    Vote- suffrage, ballot, poll, elect officials, select leaders, appoint, designate

    Leaders- officials, officer, commander, chief, head, principal of nations, pioneer, front runner

    Nature- mother earth, environment, wildlife, universe, cosmos, countryside, natural resources, natural world

    Environment- habitat, territory, domain, surroundings

    Teachers- educator, tutor, coach,guide, mentor, guru, professor, trainer, lecturer

    Computer- PC, laptop, netbook,desktop, terminal, mainframe

    Robot- automated individual, android, automaton, golem, bot, droid,

    Invention- creation, innovation, development, design

    Creative ability- inventive mind, originality, imagination, inspiration

    Airplane- plane, airliner, jet, plane

    Drugs- medicine, medication, remedy, cure, antidote

    Issue- matter, affairs, problem, difficulty, obstacle, predicament

    Information- details, particulars, facts, data, computing /computer

    Revolution- insurgence, transformation, innovation, revolt, uprising, restructuring

    Packaging- case, wrap

    Region, province, rural area, district, territory, district, area

    Boon- blessing, benefit, advantage

    Tourist- traveler, vacationer, visitor

    Tourism- visits to places of interest; commercial organization and operation of vacations; traveling to places; services provided to people for holidays

    Technology- invention, engineering, applied science, method, technical knowledge, undustrial science, mechanization

    Xenophobic- anti nationalist

  • ClmOptimistClmOptimist Philippines
    Posts: 276Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2016
    Thanks po @chococrinkle

    5/15 | Decided to migrate Down Under
    12/08/16 | Applied for ACS Assessment
    24/08/16 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
    31/08/16 | Lodge 489 FS EOI (65pts)
    25/09/16 | Lodge 190 EOI (60pts)
    25/09/16 | Lodge Victoria Nomination
    23/01/17 | Visa 190 - Denied
    --------Retaking PTE exam----------
    07/05/18 | +5pts Work Experience
    16/05/18 | PTE Proficient for my wife
    19/06/18 | Positive CPAA assessment for my wife
    19/06/18 | +5pts Partner points
    19/06/18 | Submitted my 189 visa EOI - 70 pts
    03/07/18 | Submitted my 190 visa EOI - 75 pts
    17/08/18 | Re-applied for ACS Assessment
    08/10/18 | Positive Assessment Developer Programmer: 261312
    09/10/18 | Updated my 189 visa EOI - 80 pts
    11/10/18 | Visa 189 ITA Received - Finally, after more than 2 years :)
    16/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit!
    18/10/18 | NBI Clearance - No Hit! (Wifey)
    23/10/18 | Visa 189 Application Lodge
    01/12/18 | Health Clearance provided - No action required (Both of us)
    04/01/19 | VISA GRANT!!!! Thank you Lord!!!

    ------------English Exams-----------------
    7/15 | IELTS L: 6.5 S: 5.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.0
    12/15 | IELTS L: 7.5 S: 6.5 W: 6.0 R: 6.5


    Aiming for PTE Superior scores

    2/08/2016 - PTE-A L:65 R:76 S:69 W:69
    28/03/2017 - PTE-A L:64 R:70 S:61 W:72
    16/01/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:78 S:84 W:77
    01/02/2018 - PTE-A L:69 R:73 S:87 W:71
    21/02/2018 - PTE-A L:74 R:75 S:90 W:75
    07/03/2018 - PTE-A L:66 R:89 S:88 W:73
    28/08/2018 - PTE-A L:83 R:78 S:90 W:84 - Sakit! T_T
    25/09/2018 - PTE-A L:79 R:85 S:84 W:89 - Finally!!!

    Sample Recordings:
    Read Aloud: https://app.box.com/s/21jw2y6k9h71n2ghqalnv0rv1c1icn55
    Describe Image: https://app.box.com/s/ufqwz2sh7dywacqmgx2kpuzzkahmfam1
    Retell Lecture: https://app.box.com/s/tsphs5r9kh8ui9x2yxy4h9o9us7wu5e1

    PTE Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/311342?

    "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength" - Phil 4:13

  • CapitolCapitol Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Jan 21, 2019
    Hello! We are planning our big move to Sydney this May. We have some questions that hope you guys can help us with. :)

    1. Ok lang ba na ang IE namin is ang BM na rin namin?
    2. Need ba na sabay kami mag IE/BM ni wife ko or ok lang na mauna ko then sunod na lang sya? We are planning na mauna ko around May para makahanap ng work before sya sumunod.
    3. How long is the validity of the CFO PDOS? Ok lang ba na magseminar na ko kahit sa May pa alis ko?

    ANZSCO 261313 | Software Engineer | 189 | Total points = 80

    03.09.2017 | Lodged ACS Assessnent
    03.21.2017 | Received ACS Assessment
    07.30.2018 | PTE A Test: LRSW | 88/90/90/86
    09.04.2018 | Lodged EOI 189 (80 pts)
    09.11.2018 | ITA Received 189
    10.21.2018 | Lodged Visa (189)
    01.02.2019 | Direct Visa Grant!!
    05.26.2019 | Big Move to Sydney!!!!

  • caienricaienri Sydney
    Posts: 212Member
    Joined: Jul 17, 2016
    @Capitol
    1. Yes
    2. Basta ikaw ang main applicant, pede ikaw mauna, sunod sila.
    3. Once lang yan, so valid forever ;). Pede Ka na magseminar as long as may grant k na.
  • CapitolCapitol Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Jan 21, 2019
    @caienri Thank you! :)

    ANZSCO 261313 | Software Engineer | 189 | Total points = 80

    03.09.2017 | Lodged ACS Assessnent
    03.21.2017 | Received ACS Assessment
    07.30.2018 | PTE A Test: LRSW | 88/90/90/86
    09.04.2018 | Lodged EOI 189 (80 pts)
    09.11.2018 | ITA Received 189
    10.21.2018 | Lodged Visa (189)
    01.02.2019 | Direct Visa Grant!!
    05.26.2019 | Big Move to Sydney!!!!

  • snmgilsnmgil Philippines
    Posts: 80Member
    Joined: Nov 03, 2017
    Hi everyone. may i ask again what agency yung sinasabi sa PDOS na nagooffer ng additional baggage for first entry? thank you.

    ANZSCO Code: 221111 Accountant (General)
    August 2016 - IELTS-GT (Proficient)
    May 2017 - Failed VETASSESS assessment
    August 2017 - IELTS-Acad (Proficient)
    November 2017 - Positive CPAA Skills Assessment
    November 18, 2017 - 189/190 NSW EOI (70 pts)
    March 2018 - PTE Acad (Superior), updated EOI w/ increased points without SS to 80
    April 12, 2018 - Invitation for NSW SS (pre-invite)
    May 2018 - Points decreased to 75 due to bday
    July 11, 2018 - Approval of SS/ Received ITA for 190/Lodged Visa
    November 23, 2018 - CO Contact (Form 80, Proof re Education and Employment)
    November 27, 2018 - Submitted Requested docs
    January 17, 2019 - VISA GRANT!

    Always trust in His timing and faithfulness

  • CapitolCapitol Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Jan 21, 2019
    @snmgil IOM.

    ANZSCO 261313 | Software Engineer | 189 | Total points = 80

    03.09.2017 | Lodged ACS Assessnent
    03.21.2017 | Received ACS Assessment
    07.30.2018 | PTE A Test: LRSW | 88/90/90/86
    09.04.2018 | Lodged EOI 189 (80 pts)
    09.11.2018 | ITA Received 189
    10.21.2018 | Lodged Visa (189)
    01.02.2019 | Direct Visa Grant!!
    05.26.2019 | Big Move to Sydney!!!!

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