BIG MOVE 2019

Megger · July 2019

kailangan parin ba ng PDOS kung lalabas ng Pinas? Paano kung galing ka na ng Australia?

cucci · July 2019

kailangan parin ba ng PDOS kung lalabas ng Pinas? Paano kung galing ka na ng Australia?

Registration is required but you can be exempted from attending the PDOS if you have stayed in Au for at least 2 months.

arcsump · July 2019

> @Megger said:
> kailangan parin ba ng PDOS kung lalabas ng Pinas? Paano kung galing ka na ng Australia?

you can opt not to attend PDOS if more than 2 months, but the CFO sticker is needed for Emigrants. Better be on the safe side.

arcsump · July 2019

> @arcsump said:
> Just completed our big move last 16/07
>
> So far , till today, this was our progress
>
> Bank Account - WestPac, cards in
> TFN - will arrive by mail this week
> Medicare - 3 weeks for ID, at postal address in 3023
> Centrelink - did not get CRN, no need to claim anything yet, unused CRNs expire after 2 years as per Centrelink rep
> Driver's License - Overseas License Verification scheduled 16/08, Learner's Exam pending
>
> WorkSafe Victoria White Card - scheduled, 23/07
> Headhunter/ Recruitment - one potential role available, awaiting feedback from company interview, pending contacts to references from previous companies in UAE
>
> Rent House - still looking, currently housemates with my very accomodating classmate from UP
>
>
> Hope this helps, will try to update :-)
>
>

Timeline Update

White Card - Course done
Job - agreement signed, start date to be finalized, headhunter happy
TFN - for wife already in

HTH

donyx · July 2019

hi @jennahvelasquez tama po. that is the current global processing time for 189. although pwedeng mas mabilis, pero expect mo yung processing ng visa within that time frame.

kiteano · July 2019

Hello! Malayo layo pa kami sa Big Move but I want to ask lang what's the best thread I can start with on lodging applications to AU. We have IELTS na and working on our docs for our assessing body. We consulted a migration agent pero namamahalan talaga kami so we are leaning towards DIY. So we are reading success stories here and nakaka motivate talaga siya

Megger · July 2019

@cucci said:

@Megger said:

kailangan parin ba ng PDOS kung lalabas ng Pinas? Paano kung galing ka na ng Australia?

Registration is required but you can be exempted from attending the PDOS if you have stayed in Au for at least 2 months.

@cucci required talaga ang registration kahit di na kailangan mag attend? ano yan pa stamp pa rin ba?

cucci · July 2019

@megger By law po required to register sa CFO. Bale ang gagawin magpapa-sched ng PDOS pero any day pwedeng pumunta na sa CFO to process and pay the fees. May ilalagay po silang sticker sa passport.

On a side note, I don't know if they really check at the airport prior to departure. Madalas chaotic ang exit procedures lalo na sa CebuPac kaya I am not sure if they did check the CFO sticker last time I exited Pinas. It was a 4 hour chaos from lining up for check-in, checking of bags and luggages, to immigration and even prior to entering the departure gate. Di ko alam kung saan o aling part dun tiningnan nila ang CFO sticker. But then, better be on the safe and sure side rather than be delayed just because of that sticker.

In fairness, mabilis naman ang processing sa CFO, we were there for less than 30 minutes although sa flow chart nila, the process can be done in 6 minutes. Mahaba pa ang binuno namin sa traffic along Roxas Blvd.

donyx · July 2019

hi @kiteano you may start reading here : https://pinoyau.info/discussion/101/general-skilled-immigration-visa-step-by-step-process#latest

medyo mahaba habang basahan lang pero marami ka matututunan. you may also check on your skill kung may specific thread na particularly during assessment para sa mga katanungan mo. you may also consider taking PTE. Godbless on your journey!

kiteano · July 2019

@donyx said:

hi @kiteano you may start reading here : https://pinoyau.info/discussion/101/general-skilled-immigration-visa-step-by-step-process#latest

medyo mahaba habang basahan lang pero marami ka matututunan. you may also check on your skill kung may specific thread na particularly during assessment para sa mga katanungan mo. you may also consider taking PTE. Godbless on your journey!

Thank you so much! Hopefully you'll get yours soon!

XwWrfwx · July 2019

@cucci said:

@megger By law po required to register sa CFO. Bale ang gagawin magpapa-sched ng PDOS pero any day pwedeng pumunta na sa CFO to process and pay the fees. May ilalagay po silang sticker sa passport.

On a side note, I don't know if they really check at the airport prior to departure. Madalas chaotic ang exit procedures lalo na sa CebuPac kaya I am not sure if they did check the CFO sticker last time I exited Pinas. It was a 4 hour chaos from lining up for check-in, checking of bags and luggages, to immigration and even prior to entering the departure gate. Di ko alam kung saan o aling part dun tiningnan nila ang CFO sticker. But then, better be on the safe and sure side rather than be delayed just because of that sticker.

In fairness, mabilis naman ang processing sa CFO, we were there for less than 30 minutes although sa flow chart nila, the process can be done in 6 minutes. Mahaba pa ang binuno namin sa traffic along Roxas Blvd.

share ko na rin experience namin.

mabilis lang magbook ng appointment online. tumawag pa ko some time later sa hotline nila to confirm and helpful naman ung nakausap namin.

naguber lang kami papunta and mabilis lang ung pagcheckin+payment pagdating.

informative rin ung actual seminar. i’d say mga 70% ng content aware na rin naman ako from reading here and through prior research. pero worth parin naman ung natutunan namin from them.

and yes. chneck sa immigration ung sticker. pagkatapos ko iabot passport and printout ng visa. hinanap nung officer ung page kung san nakalagay ung sticker bago nya ako pinapasok

better to be safe than sorry. sundin nalang natin ang tamang proseso. kung may queries ka, mas mabuti pa tumawag nalang sa kanila para sigurado.

arcsump · July 2019

> @tofurad said:
> Type your comment> @cucci said:
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> @megger By law po required to register sa CFO. Bale ang gagawin magpapa-sched ng PDOS pero any day pwedeng pumunta na sa CFO to process and pay the fees. May ilalagay po silang sticker sa passport.
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> On a side note, I don't know if they really check at the airport prior to departure. Madalas chaotic ang exit procedures lalo na sa CebuPac kaya I am not sure if they did check the CFO sticker last time I exited Pinas. It was a 4 hour chaos from lining up for check-in, checking of bags and luggages, to immigration and even prior to entering the departure gate. Di ko alam kung saan o aling part dun tiningnan nila ang CFO sticker. But then, better be on the safe and sure side rather than be delayed just because of that sticker.
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> In fairness, mabilis naman ang processing sa CFO, we were there for less than 30 minutes although sa flow chart nila, the process can be done in 6 minutes. Mahaba pa ang binuno namin sa traffic along Roxas Blvd.
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> share ko na rin experience namin.
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> mabilis lang magbook ng appointment online. tumawag pa ko some time later sa hotline nila to confirm and helpful naman ung nakausap namin.
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> naguber lang kami papunta and mabilis lang ung pagcheckin+payment pagdating.
>
> informative rin ung actual seminar. i’d say mga 70% ng content aware na rin naman ako from reading here and through prior research. pero worth parin naman ung natutunan namin from them.
>
> and yes. chneck sa immigration ung sticker. pagkatapos ko iabot passport and printout ng visa. hinanap nung officer ung page kung san nakalagay ung sticker bago nya ako pinapasok
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> better to be safe than sorry. sundin nalang natin ang tamang proseso. kung may queries ka, mas mabuti pa tumawag nalang sa kanila para sigurado.

exactly. better safe

timbangers · July 2019

Hi guys, just to double check, after the visa grant do we need to do anything else in connection with ImmiAccount, Australian Embassy, etc? I lined up all the other things we need to do (CFO seminar, PagIbig, etc), just thought I'd double check with everyone regarding the visa part.

timbangers · July 2019

@kiteano said:

Hello! Malayo layo pa kami sa Big Move but I want to ask lang what's the best thread I can start with on lodging applications to AU. We have IELTS na and working on our docs for our assessing body. We consulted a migration agent pero namamahalan talaga kami so we are leaning towards DIY. So we are reading success stories here and nakaka motivate talaga siya

It's up to you if you want to go with a migration agency but everything that you need to know is already in the AU Immigration website . I did not consult an agency too. Mine took almost a year and a half BUT it was because I worked on it at a very slow pace.

A good thread to start is the ACS thread if you are in IT (not sure which industry you guys are in)

carlosau · July 2019

@jennahvelasquez said:

Hello po to all, i and my husband are anticipating big move before the year ends (crossing our fingers). We've completed kc all the reqt's (including medical and passport of our 1st born Apr 8,2019) this June 12. Can you share po your timelines regarding PR visa grant after completion and submission of docs? Thanks!!!

In my case 3 months lang. Lodged on Nov, got our grants on Feb,.

arcsump · July 2019

@jennahvelasquez said:

> @donyx said:
> hi @jennahvelasquez have you lodged your visa? current global processing times for 189 is 7 to 8 months while 10 to 15 months for 190.

Hello @donyx, yes po we lodged PR visa 189 na last June 12.. so wait pa po kami 7-8mos?

Ours came in 2 months, lodged Sept 2018 granted Nov 2018. De-facto, too. One factor might be during the time of lodgement, only the NBI and medical was pending. All other s , including Proof of Relationship, were already in during the visa application lodgement.

HTH

arcsump · July 2019

@timbangers said:
Hi guys, just to double check, after the visa grant do we need to do anything else in connection with ImmiAccount, Australian Embassy, etc? I lined up all the other things we need to do (CFO seminar, PagIbig, etc), just thought I'd double check with everyone regarding the visa part.

If CFO seminar and SSS/PHILHEALTH/PAGIBIG is done, all you need to do is bring a printout of the visa and show the CFO sticker to PH immi, along with you ticket , baggage and family :-)

You may want to look at items allowed to bring in AU on the border force website ( balot is not one of them, wink wink :-) )

Additional -

Just upon arrival
Mobile number
Transport card ( Myki, V/line)
Medicare (analogous to PhilHealth),
Centrelink(for other gov't services),
Tax File Number ( can be online, too )

as needed
Driving license (state-wise)
Bank Account
Requirements for Rental Application

HTH

timbangers · July 2019

@arcsump said:

@timbangers said:
Hi guys, just to double check, after the visa grant do we need to do anything else in connection with ImmiAccount, Australian Embassy, etc? I lined up all the other things we need to do (CFO seminar, PagIbig, etc), just thought I'd double check with everyone regarding the visa part.

If CFO seminar and SSS/PHILHEALTH/PAGIBIG is done, all you need to do is bring a printout of the visa and show the CFO sticker to PH immi, along with you ticket , baggage and family :-)

You may want to look at items allowed to bring in AU on the border force website ( balot is not one of them, wink wink :-) )

Additional -

Just upon arrival
Mobile number
Transport card ( Myki, V/line)
Medicare (analogous to PhilHealth),
Centrelink(for other gov't services),
Tax File Number ( can be online, too )

as needed
Driving license (state-wise)
Bank Account
Requirements for Rental Application

HTH

Lol @ balot!!

Thanks for the information!

ali0522 · July 2019

@arcsump ano po gnwa nyo sa sss/philhealth/pagibig nyo po?

just.anotherguy · July 2019

@arcsump said:

Timeline Update

White Card - Course done
Job - agreement signed, start date to be finalized, headhunter happy
TFN - for wife already in

HTH

congrats on your new job @arcsump ! ambilis ah

arcsump · July 2019

@just.anotherguy said:

@arcsump said:

Timeline Update

White Card - Course done
Job - agreement signed, start date to be finalized, headhunter happy
TFN - for wife already in

HTH

congrats on your new job @arcsump ! ambilis ah

Headhunter's good, that's all I can say :-) Thanks :-)

Timeline Update 29/07, Arrived 16/07

TFN - TFN came today, so myself and my wife have TFNs now
Medicare - Card In

pending:

White Card - delivery, for now certificate of completion is enough to commence work
Driver's License - Overseas Verification 16/08
RENT - few visits, still looking for a house, need to commence work to get payslips and references. (currently our major challenge :-) )

HTH

arcsump · July 2019

@ali0522 said:
@arcsump ano po gnwa nyo sa sss/philhealth/pagibig nyo po?

Hi, it really depends, don't take this as absolute advice. Here's what we did:

SSS - decided to continue it for now, as we have relatives in other countries ( US , Canada ) who upon retirement are able to get pension.

PhilHealth - ditched it, because we won;t be back in PH for long

HDMF aka PAGIBIG - my wife has an existing loan, so she still pays for it. I discontinued mine.

HTH

carlosau · July 2019

@ali0522 said:

@arcsump ano po gnwa nyo sa sss/philhealth/pagibig nyo po?

You can withdraw Pagibig. I have 14 years worth of contribution and I got 40k from pagibig.

ali0522 · July 2019

@arcsump thank you po

jennahvelasquez · July 2019

> @carlosau said:
> In my case 3 months lang. Lodged on Nov, got our grants on Feb,.

> ang bilis! Congrats! Yan din sabi ng RESPALL samin.. 2-3mos.. nareceived ni husband invite last Nov2018.. but hindi kami nakalodge agad ng visa application because we waited for me to give birth last April... June2019 lang namin nacomolete lahat docs ni baby... anyway, Goodluck sa BM 😊😊😊

jennahvelasquez · July 2019

> hi @jennahvelasquez tama po. that is the current global processing time for 189. although pwedeng mas mabilis, pero expect mo yung processing ng visa within that time frame.

>thank you! Sana naman medyo mas mabilis 😊 excited na kasi kami sobra... hahaha

Noodles12 · July 2019

@jennahvelasquez said:

Hello po to all, i and my husband are anticipating big move before the year ends (crossing our fingers). We've completed kc all the reqt's (including medical and passport of our 1st born Apr 8,2019) this June 12. Can you share po your timelines regarding PR visa grant after completion and submission of docs? Thanks!!!

Hi Ma'am, may invite na po kayo? What Visa and ilang pts po kayo?

carlosau · July 2019

@jennahvelasquez said:

> @carlosau said:
> In my case 3 months lang. Lodged on Nov, got our grants on Feb,.

> ang bilis! Congrats! Yan din sabi ng RESPALL samin.. 2-3mos.. nareceived ni husband invite last Nov2018.. but hindi kami nakalodge agad ng visa application because we waited for me to give birth last April... June2019 lang namin nacomolete lahat docs ni baby... anyway, Goodluck sa BM 😊😊😊

Goodluck to your family!

jennahvelasquez · July 2019

> @Noodles12 said:
> Hi Ma'am, may invite na po kayo? What Visa and ilang pts po kayo?

Hi @Noodles12 , yes nainvite na po so husband - primary applicant for 189 visa last Dec 2018. 75pts po after getting 20pts sa PTE..

Noodles12 · July 2019

@jennahvelasquez said:

> @Noodles12 said:
> Hi Ma'am, may invite na po kayo? What Visa and ilang pts po kayo?

Hi @Noodles12 , yes nainvite na po so husband - primary applicant for 189 visa last Dec 2018. 75pts po after getting 20pts sa PTE..

Gaano po katagal waiting time niyo bago ma invite with 75pts?

Mabilis nalang siguro visa grant niyo niyan if wala pong hanaping ibang docs ang CO. Good luck po!