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Posts: 495Member
Joined: May 12, 2016
as in yung buong na contribute po eh makukuha? pde din kaya sss?
261312 - Developer Programmer
May 2016 - Started gathering ACS requirements
May 2016 - IELTS self review
Jun 2016 - PTE-A self review (Haven't decided which one will choose between IELTS and PTE)
Jun 16 2016 - Completed employment references for ACS assessment.
Jun 28 2016 - Submitted requirements to ACS
Jul 08 2016 - Received ACS Result. (AQF Bachelor Degree with a major in computing, 7yrs ++ years credited. sayang nde pa naging 8yrs)
Sep 08 2016 - IELTS Speaking Test
Sep 10 2016 - IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing Test
Sep 23 2016 - IELTS Result (L7.5, R7, S8, W6.5)
Sep 26 2016 - Applied for remarking
Nov 30 2016 - Got result for remarking, score did not changed (wasted precious time)
Dec 20 2016 - Took PTE-A Exam
Dec 21 2016 - Got PTE Result (L 77, R, 70, S 82, W 80) Thank God!
Dec 27 2016 - Submitted EOI 189 (65pts)
Feb 2, 2017 - EOI pts updated to 70 pts due to 8yrs work experience milestone.
Feb 15, 2017 - Invited to lodge
March 25, 2017 - Medical at Nationwide Makati
Apr 11, 2017 - Lodge Application
Apr 12, 2017 - Front loaded Docs
May 2, 2017 - CO Contact GSM Adelaide - Requesting for additional Employment evidence, Health Dec for child, Additional De facto Evidence, Consent for Child.
May 15, 2017 - Submitted all docs requested by CO.
Aug 10, 2017 - Second CO contact requesting for partner's evidence of functional English (even though we submitted this during lodging)
Aug 11, 2017 - Submitted CO requested document.
Nov 1, 2017 3rd CO Contact requesting for new medical exam for daughter since the TB test already expired.
(panong nde ma eexpire eh ang tagal tagal na namin nag lodge. Malapit nadin mag expire yung NBI clearance ko so sa 4th CO contact rerequest naman ng new NBI clearance?)
Nov 11, 2017 - Medical of daughter
Jan 12, 2017 - Submitted New NBI Clearance
Jan 17, 2018 - 4th CO Contact requesting for Health undertaking form for our daughter. Submit the form the same day.
Feb 20, 2018 - Sent Feedback to DIBP regarding how slow the processing of the CO.
Feb 21, 2018 - Grant Received!!!
May 11, 2018 - Initial Entry at Sydney
Dec 2018 or Jan 2019 Tentative big move!
Posts: 356Member
Joined: Aug 29, 2017
Sorry for the long post:
Hi! I worked for 7 companies in the PH before migrating and if you had more than one employer, I suggest simulan mo na magpa consolidate ng records kasi sobrang hassle ng pagibig.
Make sure na pare-pareho yung pangalan mo BAWAT companies. Wala sila pakeelam kung same ng ID, same ng BIRTHDAY ** or same ng address. Pag may iba sa pangalan mo, you **NEED to consolidate the records, otherwise, bye money. I know it's stupid pero yun ang patakaran nila. This will take at least 1 month. Yes, one month.
Make sure to bring everything. Ako kahit COE ko dala ko kasi I think they have an unspoken rule to would-be migrants na dapat pahirapan nila lol.
I had 1 company na middle initial lang nakalagay, yung iba whole middle name ang nakalagay. Hindi daw ito pareho ng record, given na same ang lahat except yung middle initial.
So after consolidation, they would send you a text message. Pero after a week siguro, araw-arawin mo na tawag mo sa kanila kasi sobrang late ng text message nila.
After maconsolidate, pupunta ka ulit sa kanila para mag apply ng withdrawal. Make sure na dala mo lahat. In my experience, the most senior lady in the office said na "May kelangan pa na requirement, di ko lang sure kung ano lol". Dun talaga ako first time muntikan makabastos ng matanda. Muntik na ako mag viral. Pinakita ko VISA ko (dapat daw may tatak sa passport pero electronic na, obviously walang training), Passport ko, lahat lahat. Anyway, after nya tumawag sa colleague nya, yung hinahanap nya pala eh yung CFO sticker. So after ko ipakita, Good na. Hintayan na lang.
Also, make sure na sobrang aga mo kasi it will take your whole day. Also, i-xerox mo na lahat ng isi-xerox mo kasi sira xerox nila most probably. Tsaka, mag baon ka ng pasensya. I hate pag-ibig lol. I hate lahat ng kelangan pilahan sa Pinas. Pinakamaayos na govt body ay yung CFO, convenient at walang hassle.
After lahat ng pagod mo sa pag asikaso, don't worry, sobrang convenient dito. Kahapon may namiss akong delivery sa bahay, kinabukasan nasa post office na sya on my way to work. In the end, all worth it yan, kapit lang.
Anyway, sulit naman yung pera. 14 years akong nag work kaya may onting naibigay, pang grocery din ng ilang weeks . Sa SSS wala na yan.
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.
Posts: 225Member
Joined: Aug 08, 2018
@carlosau need pa pob ng affidavit?
Posts: 356Member
Joined: Aug 29, 2017
Ay oo need din yan. Sakin sinabi ko na ako yung Juan F Dela Cruz ay pareho ng Juan Fernando Dela Cruz. Nakakahiya at parang tanga pero kelangan.
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.
Joined: Dec 04, 2019
Hey guys, anybody from Sg? BM kami by March next year. ask ko lng yun best way pano send ng money from Sg to Au? Thanks
Posts: 165Member
Joined: Nov 14, 2018
@muy_caliente hi from sg din kami big move din namin next year March, we planned to keep and use DBS/Posb to transfer money. 🤗
Posts: 57Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2017
Hello, we opened a NAB Migrant account online. Then pwede mo na padalhan ng pera from your DBS / POSB account. Same as how we remit money to the Philippines. Wala syang extra charge. So what we do, every month pinopondohan namin sya unti unti until we make the big move next year. Good luck sa BM!
Joined: Nov 06, 2016
@MissusG hi sis nag entry na kayo? Kelan BM nyo?
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future"
Age: 25 Language: 20 Experience: 15 Education: 15
08/09/2017 - passed Australian Medical Scientist exam
27/10/2017 - PTE LRSW- 77/80/75/85
2018- got promoted, new job responsibilities,stop muna ang AUSSIE DREAM
25/09/2018- PTE LRSW- 70/82/90/70 ( technical, ayaw magmove ng mouse ko sa listening, 2 WFD diko nasagot, submitted report\complain pero wala din)
17/10/2018- PTE LRSW- 84/77/90/84
09/02/2019- PTE LRSW- 83/82/90/85
10/02/2019 -EOI lodge 75 (189) 80 (190)
11/02/2019 - ITA received 189 ( 75 points)
12/02/2019 - NSW ITA received 190 ( 80 points)
19/02/2019 - SG PCC released
20/02/2019 - Medical at SATA Ang Mo Kio @6-9 pm night clinic
23/02/2019 - Visa lodged 189
06/03/2019 - NBI provided ( umuwi ako Pinas kasi sa online Last name ni husband nag aapear, di pa ako nagchange ng married name ko kaya gusto ko kapareho nun passport at iba pang docs ko. Pag sa Pinas, pinakita ko lang passport ko at yun nirelease nila.
Joined: Dec 04, 2019
@happymomi @MissusG thanks, compared sa mga remittance service medyo mababa yun exchange rate ng posb/dbs. Although reliable and wla nga charge sa posb/dbs. Next day credited to Au bank account, totoo ba yun based on your experience?
Posts: 586Member
Joined: Nov 13, 2016
Sa pagpapadala ng money, kung may friend kayo na nag reremit monthly sa pinas, saluhin nyo nalang.. meaning, yun aud send nya sa account nyo sa australia.. tapos yun php, ikaw ang maglalagay sa account nya sa pinas.. yun nga lang kailangan super trusted yun friend..
261311 - Analyst Programmer
2016 - IELTS Failed W6.5
11.11.2016 - PTE-Acad Failed(S58)
02.01.2017 - PTE-Acad Passed!! Thank you Lord!!! - superior
02.07.2017 - Submitted ACS assessment
02.15.2017 - Got positive assessment.Thank you Lord!!!
02.15.2017 - Lodged EOI 189 {70pts}
03.01.2017 - ITA received
03.31.2017 - Medical at Nationwide
04.10.2017 - Medical Cleared
04.11.2017 - Sg coc e-appeal approved
04.19.2017 - NBI clearance! (Hit!)
04.20.2017 - lodged 189
04.21.2017 - frontloaded all docs except nbi and sg coc
05.29.2017 - CO contact - additional payslips and form 815
05.31.2017 - uploaded docs
11 Sept 17 - Grant! Thank you Lord
Posts: 173Member
Joined: Jun 07, 2017
@Noodles12 isang company lang kse kame so ayun ok nmn wala msyado tao kse super aga namen,
Wait lang kame ng txt , pero sabi nga ni carlos twag twagan nga , so bka this week punthan ulit namen.
Posts: 57Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2017
Next year pa BM namin sis. Hintay pa kami after ng CNY. Alam mo na, last na hong bao na.
Posts: 57Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2017
Mukhang totoo naman sya. wala naman kaming naging problema.
Posts: 173Member
Joined: Jun 07, 2017
Sino po ang nakapag try mag avail ng extra kilo s mga new migrants? San po kaya magiinquire?
Joined: Nov 06, 2016
Same here waiting din ng CNY bonusessss!! Hahahaaa .. Anung bank niopen mo sis sa AU? Transfer na lang from Posb to Au bank gagawin namin..salamat sis..
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future"
Age: 25 Language: 20 Experience: 15 Education: 15
08/09/2017 - passed Australian Medical Scientist exam
27/10/2017 - PTE LRSW- 77/80/75/85
2018- got promoted, new job responsibilities,stop muna ang AUSSIE DREAM
25/09/2018- PTE LRSW- 70/82/90/70 ( technical, ayaw magmove ng mouse ko sa listening, 2 WFD diko nasagot, submitted report\complain pero wala din)
17/10/2018- PTE LRSW- 84/77/90/84
09/02/2019- PTE LRSW- 83/82/90/85
10/02/2019 -EOI lodge 75 (189) 80 (190)
11/02/2019 - ITA received 189 ( 75 points)
12/02/2019 - NSW ITA received 190 ( 80 points)
19/02/2019 - SG PCC released
20/02/2019 - Medical at SATA Ang Mo Kio @6-9 pm night clinic
23/02/2019 - Visa lodged 189
06/03/2019 - NBI provided ( umuwi ako Pinas kasi sa online Last name ni husband nag aapear, di pa ako nagchange ng married name ko kaya gusto ko kapareho nun passport at iba pang docs ko. Pag sa Pinas, pinakita ko lang passport ko at yun nirelease nila.
Posts: 39Member
Joined: Mar 16, 2018
I did , may form na nafill up , bring yun letter ng grant mo proof na aalis ka na permanently . Member number sa PAG-IBIG.
In my case inabot ng 1 month. Pag nagwowork ka overseas mas priority nila I think max is 2 weeks marelease na yun cheque.
Posts: 39Member
Joined: Mar 16, 2018
We did well we tried sa Qantas, booked the flight NOT directly to Qantas website so ayaw nila magbigay kasi sa 3rd party site nagbook. Cancelled our flights and booked to Singapore Airlines. MUCH MUCH better ang bilis kausap at maayos . Qantas... walang kwenta. And ang ganda pa ng plane ng Singapore Airlines at masarap pa food.
Posts: 225Member
Joined: Aug 08, 2018
@mrsAinKL then saan po kukunin yung cheque? thank you po!
Posts: 39Member
Joined: Mar 16, 2018
you need to pick it up at PAG-IBIG main office, in my case since nun marelease sya I am in AU already, Nanay ko na lang nagpickup.
Posts: 225Member
Joined: Aug 08, 2018
@mrsAinKL ah okay po ty!
Posts: 459Member
Joined: Aug 20, 2018
Hi guys any tips sa Resume? tama bang word doc dapat at walang pic ang resume? is it the same format sa pinasa ntin for assessment na nakalagay in details ung responsibilities? ano ppo b tips?
@lecia kelan po bm nyo? naiinip nko magantay ng feb. hehe. pinas npo kme pero ung mister ko anjn pdn s sg antay dn cny. april pko susunod.
Posts: 173Member
Joined: Jun 07, 2017
@mrsAinKL pwd ba magavail s singapore airlines khit may ticket ka na? Meron na kme ticket and BM ndn namin nextweek. Just in case lang na d magkasya yung mga bags namen hahaha. Pero we have 130 kilos nmn
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Posts: 173Member
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@mrsAinKL thank u
Posts: 6Member
Joined: Mar 12, 2019
Hi po, ask ko lang po gaano kayo katagal bago nag BM from Visa Grant Date? Lalo na po yung mga naka visa 489? Lumalakad na kasi un 4 years from Grant Date di ba. TIA po.
Posts: 131Member
Joined: Jul 02, 2018
@isa1826 mag-BM kami on our 6th month from visa grant. Anytime pwede naman as long as hindi ka laagpas sa initial entry date na nakalagay sa visa mo.
Joined: Nov 06, 2016
@imau mabilis lang ang feb, mauna pa kayo samin. July kami ..
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future"
Age: 25 Language: 20 Experience: 15 Education: 15
08/09/2017 - passed Australian Medical Scientist exam
27/10/2017 - PTE LRSW- 77/80/75/85
2018- got promoted, new job responsibilities,stop muna ang AUSSIE DREAM
25/09/2018- PTE LRSW- 70/82/90/70 ( technical, ayaw magmove ng mouse ko sa listening, 2 WFD diko nasagot, submitted report\complain pero wala din)
17/10/2018- PTE LRSW- 84/77/90/84
09/02/2019- PTE LRSW- 83/82/90/85
10/02/2019 -EOI lodge 75 (189) 80 (190)
11/02/2019 - ITA received 189 ( 75 points)
12/02/2019 - NSW ITA received 190 ( 80 points)
19/02/2019 - SG PCC released
20/02/2019 - Medical at SATA Ang Mo Kio @6-9 pm night clinic
23/02/2019 - Visa lodged 189
06/03/2019 - NBI provided ( umuwi ako Pinas kasi sa online Last name ni husband nag aapear, di pa ako nagchange ng married name ko kaya gusto ko kapareho nun passport at iba pang docs ko. Pag sa Pinas, pinakita ko lang passport ko at yun nirelease nila.
Posts: 459Member
Joined: Aug 20, 2018
https://7news.com.au/travel/qantas-launches-critical-investigation-after-flight-was-forced-to-make-emergency-landing-c-607341
parang nakakatakot tuloy mgqantas.
@lecia sana makahanap po kme agad trabaho. pr mkuha n agad mga bata. Godbless po sa BM nyo.
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Joined: Jun 07, 2017
@isa1826 sept kame na grant BM namen ngayon dec 28 , kse pag 489 mahalaga bwat araw nten. Kaya mas ok mkapag BM agad
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@imau sis bm na namen s sat hay nkakaba na