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Posts: 1,133Member
Joined: Jan 14, 2018
ANZSCO 233511 | Industrial Engineer | Age : 25 , Education: 15, Experience: 15, PTE: 20| 75 Points
12.10.2016 | IELTS L 7.5 R 8.0 W 7.0 S 7.5
03.23.2018 | Lodged EA Assessment
05.29.2018 | EA Result : POSITIVE
06.20.2018 | EOI 189 65 points
07.20.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|78/77/85/86|
08.10.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|75/72/75/81| - PTE Reported Technical Glitch
09.27.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|84/82/82/89| - SUPERIOR
09.29.2018 | EOI 189 75 points (updated)
10.11.2018 | 189 Invitation Received.
10.29.2018 | Singapore COC issued
11.15.2018 | NBI Clearance Issued
12.07.2018 | Visa Lodgement
12.22.2018 | Medicals
1.3.2019 | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
2.05.2019 | ImmiAccount Tech confirmed there is system glitch
in our Health Assessment Page in Skilled Migration Visa Application
2.05.2019 | Attached supporting documents in our application regarding this glitch.
3.15.2019 | CO Contact - Requesting for Medicals ( this is the result of the system glitch)
3.18.2019 | Responded to CO Contact
3.29.2019 | Feedback sent
4.08.2019 | Visa Grant. To God Be The Glory!!
Posts: 322Member
Joined: Jan 21, 2019
Major Banks in Australia
1. Commonwealth Bank of Australia
https://www.commbank.com.au/moving-to-australia.html
2. Westpac
https://www.westpac.com.au/personal-banking/bank-accounts/moving-to-australia/
3. ANZ
https://www.anz.com.au/personal/bank-accounts/moving-to-australia/en/
4. NAB
https://www.nab.com.au/personal/banking/migrant-banking
I attached a comparison of the Big Four Banks from https://www.finder.com.au/savings-accounts/big-four-banks.
Which is the best bank in Australia?
There's no one bank that is 'best', and choosing which bank to go with with depend on you individual needs. Here's some points of difference among the Big Four that may help you decide which is best for you.
1. CommBank. Largest ATM network in Australia and the largest bank in terms of market capitalisation.
2. NAB. Has the only bank account (out of The Big Four) that doesn't charge monthly account keeping fees.
3. Westpac. Has the largest overseas ATM network, allowing you to access more than 50,000 global ATMs fee-free through the Westpac Global ATM Alliance.
4. ANZ. Only Big Four bank to offer Apple Pay (correct as of March 2018)
"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33
Developer Programmer 261312 | Age: 30 | Language: 20 | Experience: 10 | Education: 15 | Partner Skills: 5 | Total Points: 189/190 - 80/85pts
Main Applicant
9-7-18: ACS Result - Credited Experience for 261312: 5yrs - 10 pts
3-19-19: PTE Result - L 82 / R 80 / W 90 / S 82 - Superior 20pts
Partner
2-8-19: ACS Result - Experience Credited for 261312
3-13-19: PTE Result - L 89 / R 86 / W 90 / S 90 - Superior
Partner Skills: 5pts
3-22-19: Submitted EOI : 189 - 80pts
3-26-19: Applied for NBI clearance to be released on April 11
3-28-19: Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC
4-05-19: Health Clearance Provided: No Action Required
4-11-19: NBI Clearance claimed
4-14-19: Submitted EOI : 190 (NSW) - 85pts
5-17-19: Received Pre-Invite from NSW
5-21-19: Submitted Application for Nomination to NSW
5-22-19: Application Approved, ITA Received in Skillselect
5-23-19: Visa Lodged for 190
7-11-19: Invitation Received for 189 Visa
8-28-19: Visa Lodged for 189
10-25-19: Visa Granted for 190
2-9-20: Visa Granted for 189
Praise GOD!
Posts: 1,133Member
Joined: Jan 14, 2018
ANZSCO 233511 | Industrial Engineer | Age : 25 , Education: 15, Experience: 15, PTE: 20| 75 Points
12.10.2016 | IELTS L 7.5 R 8.0 W 7.0 S 7.5
03.23.2018 | Lodged EA Assessment
05.29.2018 | EA Result : POSITIVE
06.20.2018 | EOI 189 65 points
07.20.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|78/77/85/86|
08.10.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|75/72/75/81| - PTE Reported Technical Glitch
09.27.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|84/82/82/89| - SUPERIOR
09.29.2018 | EOI 189 75 points (updated)
10.11.2018 | 189 Invitation Received.
10.29.2018 | Singapore COC issued
11.15.2018 | NBI Clearance Issued
12.07.2018 | Visa Lodgement
12.22.2018 | Medicals
1.3.2019 | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
2.05.2019 | ImmiAccount Tech confirmed there is system glitch
in our Health Assessment Page in Skilled Migration Visa Application
2.05.2019 | Attached supporting documents in our application regarding this glitch.
3.15.2019 | CO Contact - Requesting for Medicals ( this is the result of the system glitch)
3.18.2019 | Responded to CO Contact
3.29.2019 | Feedback sent
4.08.2019 | Visa Grant. To God Be The Glory!!
Posts: 191Member
Joined: Jul 18, 2017
Posts: 191Member
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Posts: 72Member
Joined: Jul 25, 2018
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer
POINTS: 75
Age: 25 | English: 20 | Education: 15 | Experience: 15
20180815 - Information gathering about Au
20180830 - Started collating documents needed for ACS
20180925 - ACS Assessment Submission
20181102 - PTE Exam #1 L:87 R:90 S:90 W:78 (missed it by that much)
20181109 - PTE Exam #2 L:88 R:90 S:90 W:90 (finally!)
20181113 - ACS Assessment Received
20181114 - EOI Submitted
20190126 - Visa lodged
20190412 - Visa Grant - DG. Thank you Jehovah! (Revelations 4:11)
20181017 - Mock Test A L:73 R:83 S:66 W:82
20181028 - Mock Test B L:56 R:61 S:10 W:87 (probably due to technical issues?)
20181030 - Mock Test B L:90 R:90 S:90 W:90 (reset access by PTE practice)
20181102 - Actual exam - L:87 R:90 S:90 W:78 (missed it by that much)
20181109 - Actual exam - L:88 R:90 S:90 W:90 (finally!)
Joined: Oct 13, 2015
Posts: 322Member
Joined: Jan 21, 2019
@quantum yes mukhang ito nga po yung link for PDOS. Binookmark ko na rin
https://cfo.gov.ph/rnr-pdos.html
"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33
Developer Programmer 261312 | Age: 30 | Language: 20 | Experience: 10 | Education: 15 | Partner Skills: 5 | Total Points: 189/190 - 80/85pts
Main Applicant
9-7-18: ACS Result - Credited Experience for 261312: 5yrs - 10 pts
3-19-19: PTE Result - L 82 / R 80 / W 90 / S 82 - Superior 20pts
Partner
2-8-19: ACS Result - Experience Credited for 261312
3-13-19: PTE Result - L 89 / R 86 / W 90 / S 90 - Superior
Partner Skills: 5pts
3-22-19: Submitted EOI : 189 - 80pts
3-26-19: Applied for NBI clearance to be released on April 11
3-28-19: Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC
4-05-19: Health Clearance Provided: No Action Required
4-11-19: NBI Clearance claimed
4-14-19: Submitted EOI : 190 (NSW) - 85pts
5-17-19: Received Pre-Invite from NSW
5-21-19: Submitted Application for Nomination to NSW
5-22-19: Application Approved, ITA Received in Skillselect
5-23-19: Visa Lodged for 190
7-11-19: Invitation Received for 189 Visa
8-28-19: Visa Lodged for 189
10-25-19: Visa Granted for 190
2-9-20: Visa Granted for 189
Praise GOD!
Posts: 15Member
Joined: Feb 21, 2019
Posts: 1,133Member
Joined: Jan 14, 2018
The term BM is not restricted to the visas we have acquired. The term itself just explains na we are moving. Medyo overwhelming and matrabaho - all of us will go through the same thing
ANZSCO 233511 | Industrial Engineer | Age : 25 , Education: 15, Experience: 15, PTE: 20| 75 Points
12.10.2016 | IELTS L 7.5 R 8.0 W 7.0 S 7.5
03.23.2018 | Lodged EA Assessment
05.29.2018 | EA Result : POSITIVE
06.20.2018 | EOI 189 65 points
07.20.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|78/77/85/86|
08.10.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|75/72/75/81| - PTE Reported Technical Glitch
09.27.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|84/82/82/89| - SUPERIOR
09.29.2018 | EOI 189 75 points (updated)
10.11.2018 | 189 Invitation Received.
10.29.2018 | Singapore COC issued
11.15.2018 | NBI Clearance Issued
12.07.2018 | Visa Lodgement
12.22.2018 | Medicals
1.3.2019 | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
2.05.2019 | ImmiAccount Tech confirmed there is system glitch
in our Health Assessment Page in Skilled Migration Visa Application
2.05.2019 | Attached supporting documents in our application regarding this glitch.
3.15.2019 | CO Contact - Requesting for Medicals ( this is the result of the system glitch)
3.18.2019 | Responded to CO Contact
3.29.2019 | Feedback sent
4.08.2019 | Visa Grant. To God Be The Glory!!
Posts: 15Member
Joined: Feb 21, 2019
Posts: 1,133Member
Joined: Jan 14, 2018
ANZSCO 233511 | Industrial Engineer | Age : 25 , Education: 15, Experience: 15, PTE: 20| 75 Points
12.10.2016 | IELTS L 7.5 R 8.0 W 7.0 S 7.5
03.23.2018 | Lodged EA Assessment
05.29.2018 | EA Result : POSITIVE
06.20.2018 | EOI 189 65 points
07.20.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|78/77/85/86|
08.10.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|75/72/75/81| - PTE Reported Technical Glitch
09.27.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|84/82/82/89| - SUPERIOR
09.29.2018 | EOI 189 75 points (updated)
10.11.2018 | 189 Invitation Received.
10.29.2018 | Singapore COC issued
11.15.2018 | NBI Clearance Issued
12.07.2018 | Visa Lodgement
12.22.2018 | Medicals
1.3.2019 | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
2.05.2019 | ImmiAccount Tech confirmed there is system glitch
in our Health Assessment Page in Skilled Migration Visa Application
2.05.2019 | Attached supporting documents in our application regarding this glitch.
3.15.2019 | CO Contact - Requesting for Medicals ( this is the result of the system glitch)
3.18.2019 | Responded to CO Contact
3.29.2019 | Feedback sent
4.08.2019 | Visa Grant. To God Be The Glory!!
Posts: 1,133Member
Joined: Jan 14, 2018
ANZSCO 233511 | Industrial Engineer | Age : 25 , Education: 15, Experience: 15, PTE: 20| 75 Points
12.10.2016 | IELTS L 7.5 R 8.0 W 7.0 S 7.5
03.23.2018 | Lodged EA Assessment
05.29.2018 | EA Result : POSITIVE
06.20.2018 | EOI 189 65 points
07.20.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|78/77/85/86|
08.10.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|75/72/75/81| - PTE Reported Technical Glitch
09.27.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|84/82/82/89| - SUPERIOR
09.29.2018 | EOI 189 75 points (updated)
10.11.2018 | 189 Invitation Received.
10.29.2018 | Singapore COC issued
11.15.2018 | NBI Clearance Issued
12.07.2018 | Visa Lodgement
12.22.2018 | Medicals
1.3.2019 | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
2.05.2019 | ImmiAccount Tech confirmed there is system glitch
in our Health Assessment Page in Skilled Migration Visa Application
2.05.2019 | Attached supporting documents in our application regarding this glitch.
3.15.2019 | CO Contact - Requesting for Medicals ( this is the result of the system glitch)
3.18.2019 | Responded to CO Contact
3.29.2019 | Feedback sent
4.08.2019 | Visa Grant. To God Be The Glory!!
Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 07, 2015
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
Posts: 1,133Member
Joined: Jan 14, 2018
ANZSCO 233511 | Industrial Engineer | Age : 25 , Education: 15, Experience: 15, PTE: 20| 75 Points
12.10.2016 | IELTS L 7.5 R 8.0 W 7.0 S 7.5
03.23.2018 | Lodged EA Assessment
05.29.2018 | EA Result : POSITIVE
06.20.2018 | EOI 189 65 points
07.20.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|78/77/85/86|
08.10.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|75/72/75/81| - PTE Reported Technical Glitch
09.27.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|84/82/82/89| - SUPERIOR
09.29.2018 | EOI 189 75 points (updated)
10.11.2018 | 189 Invitation Received.
10.29.2018 | Singapore COC issued
11.15.2018 | NBI Clearance Issued
12.07.2018 | Visa Lodgement
12.22.2018 | Medicals
1.3.2019 | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
2.05.2019 | ImmiAccount Tech confirmed there is system glitch
in our Health Assessment Page in Skilled Migration Visa Application
2.05.2019 | Attached supporting documents in our application regarding this glitch.
3.15.2019 | CO Contact - Requesting for Medicals ( this is the result of the system glitch)
3.18.2019 | Responded to CO Contact
3.29.2019 | Feedback sent
4.08.2019 | Visa Grant. To God Be The Glory!!
Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 07, 2015
June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God
Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony
"Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."
Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 04, 2012
if mag trasfer kayo money to ph, you can use this link & sign up.. eto ang gamit ko, fixed fee and good rate.
https://orbitremit.com/r/x70t47
(FREE transfer fee on your first transaction)
18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
11 May '16 Got ITA
02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
04 Jul '16 Direct Grant
Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt
Posts: 294Member
Joined: Jun 26, 2018
Posts: 99Member
Joined: Mar 31, 2017
1. Kailngn pba ired ribbon ung mga following documents below as per advice ng PDOS: Xe po ung Academic qualifications ko plang npa redribbon ko.
a. Birth certificate from NSO
b. Academic qualifications (diploma, school report cards, TOR)
c. Employment Certificate and references from previous employers
d. Health and medical records
e. Financial documents (bank statement)
2. Ung PRC license b dpat irenew ko pa sa pinas pra kpag ngapply ng job? may bearing ba sya?
3. Ung driver's license kailngan b ikuha ng certification sa LTO at ipa red ribbon din pra daw mdali mkakuha ng license sa sydney xe hindi kna daw pageexamin ng iba nla requirement if kuha ka ng license dun? Gnu ktgal and cost inabot nyo sa process n ito?
Posts: 45Member
Joined: Apr 04, 2016
Meron po ba dito na nagentry sa Avalon airport? Meron po bang separate entrance yung mga first time entry na migrants?
Parang nakita ko po kasi dati separate yung sa Sydney (not sure).
Thanks!
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
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Jul 17, 2016
1. Red ribbon - HINDI ko kinailangan based sa experience ko ha. All documents needed dapat certified true copy of the original. If I were you, magpa photo copy ka then pa notaryo mo LAHAT ng documents. At least isang kopya.
2. PRC - as a licensed teacher, NEVER na credit ang PRC ko either Singapore or Sydney. Not sure lang sa ibang fields with PRC license.
3. License - hindi ko masagot kasi wala ako nito.
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Jul 17, 2016
Posts: 247Member
Joined: Oct 22, 2018
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Posts: 25Member
Joined: May 02, 2019
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Jul 17, 2016
Dala lang ng extra although pede din nmn dito.
Less stress lng and to save time...
Posts: 25Member
Joined: May 02, 2019
Joined: Feb 18, 2019
Just wanna ask baka meron dito o knows someone who has a spare room to rent. We're a family of 3 (with 1 yr old) looking to migrate to Melbourne. Preferably locations near bus stop or trains for easy transport.
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Posts: 356Member
Joined: Aug 29, 2017
October 16, 2017 - Got first results of ACS. Wrong ANZCO, needed to reapply.
December 11, 2017 - Took PTE. (L-78 | R-90 | S-90 | W-76)(Result = Proficient)
Feb 28, 2018 - Reapplied for ACS 261313 (Software Engineer).
April 17, 2018 - Got ACS results. (Result = Suitable)
April 18, 2018 - Submitted EOI. (189 | 70 | 26313 Software
Engineer)
April 18, 2018 - Submitted EOI. (190 VIC | 70 + 5 | 26313 Software Engineer)
May 5, 2018 - Submitted EOI. (190 NSW | 70 + 5 | 26313 Software Engineer)
June 26 - PTE Retake. (L-77 | R-90 | S-90 | W-80) (Result = Proficient)
July 3, 2018 - Submitted EOI. (190 QLD | 75 | 26313 Software Engineer)
July 25, 2018 - QLD 190 INVITE.
August 25, 2018 - Cancelled QLD pre-invite because no Job offer.
Oct 1, 2018 - PTE Retake. (L-78 | R-80 | S-90 | W-81) (Result = Proficient)
Oct 18, 2018 - PTE Retake. (L-81 | R-90 | S-90 | W-90) (Result = Superior)
Oct 19, 2018 - EOI Update. (189 | 80 | 190 NSW / VIC | 80 + 5)
Nov 10, 2018 - 189 INVITE.
Nov 15, 2018 - NSW 190 INVITE.
Nov 22, 2018 - Lodged VISA 189. Let's go!
Nov 27, 2018 - VIC 190 INVITE.
Nov 27, 2018 - Medicals done. Waiting game begins.
Feb 11, 2019 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord!
Mar 5, 2019 - CFO
Sep 26, 2019 - BIG MOVE! Thank you, Lord!
Nov 14, 2019 - Finally landed a job!
Dec 6, 2019 - Moved to a new house.
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Joined: Oct 22, 2018
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