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Posts: 586Member
Joined: Nov 13, 2016
Hindi po. Sabi ko andito ako sa pilipinas.. at na papunta ko sa Australia at sa friend ko ako titira pag punta ko. Basta maging honest po sa situation. And don't be discouraged po sa mga rejection letters. I had my fair share. At madaming prayers po.
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: 322Member
Joined: Jan 21, 2019
@mayhuiso the latter overrides the former
"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!
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
Thank you po sa advice God bless po!
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
Hi po maam ask ko lang po, ung Optus sim kasi meron ako, ask ko lang po if no need na itweak or i-on ung roaming ng sim para macontact ng Australian number if nasa pinas ako? If automatic na na papasok ung calls and texts?
Posts: 586Member
Joined: Nov 13, 2016
Kailangan mag load tapos naka ON yun roaming ko. sa myoptus na app, punta ka sa recharge-add ons-travel credit. Niloload ko 10aud. Bale 1 aud per minute yun rate bawat tawag sa akin. Tapos yun interview, via Zoom.
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: 226Member
Joined: May 02, 2018
Hi @cutiepie25 . On Optus SIM, all texts pumapasok naman, no experience yet on incoming calls. If matagal walang load, nawawalan ng signal. Signal comes back after reloading. I've been using this since initial entry last year. Still here in PH, SIM is on roaming 24/7.
233915 Environmental Engineer | 189 | Age: 25 pts | Education: 15 pts | Experience: 15 pts | English: 20 pts | Total: 75 pts
11|04|18 - PTE-A L|R|S|W (77|90|90|79)
18|04|18 - Started CDR
23|04|18 - PTE-A L|R|S|W (87|90|90|90)
01|05|18 - Registered with pinoyau
07|06|18 - Lodged CDR + RSEA + Fast Track
06|07|18 - EA assessor contact for further evidences
10|07|18 - Received positive EA results + all years claimed
11|07|18 - Lodged EOI 189
10|10|18 - Invited
10|12|18 - Invitation expired
10|12|18 - Re-Invited
03|02|19 - Lodge Visa 189
16|03|19 - Medicals started
26|03|19 - Medicals concluded
29|03|19 - Medicals forwarded by clinic
31|03|19 - Medicals cleared
13|04|19 - CO contact for a frontloaded form
13|04|19 - Requested form attached again
13|04|19 - Left feedback
23|04|19 - Visa grant
22|08|19 - Initial Entry
12|08|20 - BIG MOVE
THANK YOU, LORD!!!
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
Ayy ittry ko po yan maraming salamat po sa advice!!
Will the aussie number get charged extra if tumawag sila sa optus number ntn while in the Philippines po?
Posts: 586Member
Joined: Nov 13, 2016
Incoming and outgoing calls while roaming, 1aud per minute po
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
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
Thank you po sa advice maam! God bless po
Joined: Oct 24, 2018
Hi. I hope everyone is safe. Curious lng po pra sa 491 visa holders. Pano po kaya kung halimbawang after a 1year kpa nkapasok dhil s travel restriction? Eh ung 5years visa mo, 4yrs nlng maiwan. Nabasa ko kasi na hndi pwede iextend yung visa validity. Tama po ba?
As much as possible po kasi eh sana mautilize ung entire 5yrs pra may panahon ma-comply ung 3yrs living and working na requirements for 191-PR.
Thanks in advance.
Posts: 53Member
Joined: Jul 23, 2017
Hello po, who among here were able to secure a flight to Sydney coming Apr28? Just good to know po na may kasabay kami na member dito 😊 thank you ☺
Posts: 586Member
Joined: Nov 13, 2016
🙋♀️ Melbourne Though.. magkano ticket nyo? We're family of 4, sa airport tayo magkakasabay. Hehe. Yun ticket pala ng PAL kasama ang travel tax. Pwede kaya ma reimburse yun sa airport?? Sayang kasi
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: 48Member
Joined: Oct 15, 2018
Nag open ng registration yung Australia in the Philippines sa kung sino gusto sumama sa repat flights on April 28th. Ang sabe MNL-Brisbane. Baka meron gusto humabol.
https://www.facebook.com/395188850563985/posts/2862326750516837/
Posts: 49Member
Joined: Aug 16, 2018
Hello po question. Kakalodge ko lang po ng EOI sa 189 (80pts) and 491 (95pts) dito sa SA. Kapag po ba nauna ang 491. Macacancel automatic ang 189 ko? Salamat
Posts: 49Member
Joined: Aug 16, 2018
Hello po question. Kakalodge ko lang po ng EOI sa 189 (80pts) and 491 (95pts) dito sa SA. Kapag po ba nauna ang 491. Macacancel automatic ang 189 ko? Salamat
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
No po hindi automatic cancel ang ibang EOIs. ang common etiquette is once we get invited, we withdraw the other EOIs manually to give chance to others
Posts: 53Member
Joined: Jul 23, 2017
@Ozlaz > 🙋♀️ Melbourne Though.. magkano ticket nyo? We're family of 4, sa airport tayo magkakasabay. Hehe. Yun ticket pala ng PAL kasama ang travel tax. Pwede kaya ma reimburse yun sa airport?? Sayang kasi
1,548 USD Couple + 1 infant. Sa inyo? 1st inooffer nila is premium economy na double ng price nyan dapat.. haha.. buti na lang nagkaron ng slot during the call. For travel tax, if new migrants, not exempted pa ata sa travel tax if initial entry?
Ano preps nyo for quarantine? Hahaa.. nagjoin nko ng group sa fb to have an idea.. haha..
Joined: Nov 16, 2019
Hello Mam Jennah.. pa ask lang po..
$ 1548 po tatlo na kayo? Sweeper flight po ba ito to Melbourne Mam or regular flight?
June pa BM namin.. Melbourne.
Thank you po.
Posts: 53Member
Joined: Jul 23, 2017
Yes po 3 na.. infant pa baby namin.. sweeper flight po ito.. ☺ MLA-SYDNEY
Joined: Nov 16, 2019
Thank you Mam Jennah
Posts: 28Member
Joined: Oct 21, 2017
Hello po, anyone here na may idea kung saan pwedeng magpapalit ng php to aud dito sa manila as of this current situation, plano sana namin makapagpapalit bago makaalis ng may, kaso ang hirap makahanap as of this current situation...
TIMELINE: Skilled-Independent Visa 189 ANZSCO 234611
Took PTE-A Exam on Dec. 26, 2017 (Superior: L 80 R 85 S 85 W 83 OS 82)
AIMS Exam: March 7, 2019 - Passed (Thank you Lord)
Expression of Interest for 189: Passed on May 21, 2019
Expression of Interest for 190: Passed on August 17, 2019 (South Australia State Sponsorship)
Invitation to Apply: October 22, 2019 (on to VISA lodging)
VISA Lodged on: November 5, 2019
VISA granted on: December 11, 2019 (THANK YOU LORD!!!)
Big Move: May 5, 2020 moved to May 26, 2020 (due to COVID-19) on Sydney for the 14 days quarantine, then on
June 9, 2020 on Adelaide for 14 days quarantine.
Posts: 586Member
Joined: Nov 13, 2016
Di kami new migrant e.. IE/BM nyo pala? Kasi pag nakapag ie na., at bumalik sa pinas, as long as wala kang 1 yr dito sa pinas free ka sa travel tax dapat.. kami 2081 usd , 2 adults, 1 child, 1 infant. Good luck sa atin bukas..
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: 459Member
Joined: Aug 20, 2018
hi guys AUS napo kami magiina. April 18 flight Manila to Brisbane. smooth naman ang flight. Nakaquarantine kme sa Hotel 9th day nanamin ata ngayon. nakaBM narin sa wakas. nakaentry na rin.
Asikaso naman kme lahat pagkain napakadami. Bumyahe ako with 3 kids without my husband. Ung lagpas ulo ang nerbyos pero worth it nmn lahat ng stress. Pampered sa hotel.
@Lecia baka dw po pgngopen ang flight ng sg to au aalis n sya.
Posts: 586Member
Joined: Nov 13, 2016
Wow ang galing, nakaya mo ng wala si hubby. Ilang taon na kids?!! Sarap ba yun food? D
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
Joined: Nov 06, 2016
Hi sis. Hindi naman nag stop ang flight from SG-AU.. anytime pwde sya umalis sis. SQ palagi ang May flights, meron din Scoot kung gusto mas tipid. . Ingat kayo jan sis. Happy for you na anjan na kyo. Konting tiis na lang!!!
"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: Nov 16, 2019
Congrats po nakapasok na kau @imau.. pa ask lang po, Initial entry po ba kayo or BM na po? Maayos po ba ang proceso ng pag quarantine sa mga international arrival?
Kami po BM plan sa June, but remains to be seen po if may normal flights na po sa June.. I assume sweeper flight po kau kasi april pa lang ? Lahat international arrival 14 days quar na po, ini expect din po namin come June.
Melbourne po kami. Salamat.
Posts: 459Member
Joined: Aug 20, 2018
@FilVictoria2020 BM napo. hindi po dito makakapaginitial entry tas lalabas uli. ksi ang sb 2021 pa sila magaallow ng palabas n flights. mukang malabo po un. Opo sa repatriation flight kme sumakay.
@Lecia meron po b kyong link para macheck? kc my group akong sinalihan Australian Expats sa SG. ngtnong dn sila kung my flights paAU. and usapan nl wala May pa mgkakaron SQ pero Scoot lahat po cancelled db. Kung meron mas maigi pr makaalis n ung mister kopo.
@Ozlaz opo ako lang ns SG p mister ko. 10 6 4 yrs old po sila. masarap po nmn mga pagkain. kaso lng ung lunch puro sandwich. o kaya couscous pasta n malamig. sa dinner ung ok my rice iba iba. madami po pgkain. makakaipon k ng iuuwi. 😂
Joined: Nov 06, 2016
@imau im checking departure and arrival flights of changi airport everyday. Meron byahe ang scoot SG-Perth nga lang. Wla pa atang direct pa Melby ngyon. Meron dati ang Emirates. Pero SQ flights are there often, SG-SYD nga lng po.
"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: Nov 16, 2019
Salamat @imau, mabuti naman nakarating na kayo sa Oz.. ingat and God bless.
Posts: 329Member
Joined: Aug 04, 2017
Hi Guys! I hope everyone's great and safe!
Who's making a big move here this coming June and July?
and who's coming from the Gulf or Middle East region?
Btw, about the quarantine mentioned, do you have to book your own hotel when you reach OZ ?
ANZCO COD: 263111 || Computer Network and Systems Engineer
12.18.2015 || Signed up with a migration agent. Tried DIY to no avail! LOL!
00.00.0000 || Contemplating for the entire 2016, some miscommunication between my agent as well. Luckily I made it still!
08.26.2017 || Received Skills Assessment Results from ACS. Praise the Lord!
06.06.2018 || PTE first attempt: L:81 R: 77 Speaking: 90 W: 82 (2 Points more for Reading! need a superior score, SMH)
06.12.2018 || PTE 2nd attempt: L:86 R:87 S: 80 W: 79 (Finally got my desired score! Superior! Praises to God!)
06.25.2018 || Submitted EOI for Visa 189 and 190 NSW (Felt good to submit EOI, little did I know it was just the beginning...)
12.11.2018 || To God the Glory! Received Visa 189 ITA! Got teary-eyed on this day! called my mom in the Philippines!
12.18.2018 || Received Wife's Dubai Police Clearance.
01.12.2019 || Received my Dubai Police Clearance.
01.14.2019 || Received my SG Police Clearance! worked here between from 2010 to 2011.
01.16.2019 || Received NBI Clearance from the Philippines. (This took around 2 weeks)
02.04.2019 || Lodge visa 189 Application!
02.05 2019 || Schedule the Medical Examination.
12.17.2019 || Best Christmas gift ever! The day we got our Grant! All the glory and praises to Him!
04.01.2020 || Initial Entry (Tentative Date)
07.20.2020 || Big Move Day! (Got out of Quarantine after 14 days)
09.22.2020 || Got an Offer Letter (1st Job)
09.13.2021 || Offer Letter (2nd Job) God is good! All the time!
Jeremiah 29:11 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.