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Moving to Melbourne soon on a PR Visa

ShotieShotie SydneyPosts: 26Member
edited January 2013 in Regional Sponsored Migration
Hi,
I am just new to this forum and eager to meet new friends. My family and I have just been recently granted a PR Visa. We will soon be flying to Melbourne and would like to get some tips from fellow members about making the move. Also, if there are some members here who will move in April, so we could meet up and at least start a new life together as friends. Thank you.
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  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Hi,
    I am just new to this forum and eager to meet new friends. My family and I have just been recently granted a PR Visa. We will soon be flying to Melbourne and would like to get some tips from fellow members about making the move. Also, if there are some members here who will move in April, so we could meet up and at least start a new life together as friends. Thank you.
    Flying to Melby on April 3 - kayo? :)

    All the best and keep in touch!!

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • ShotieShotie Sydney
    Posts: 26Member
    Joined: Jan 22, 2013
    @psychoboy, April 14. Lets meet up. May work na kayo?
  • ShotieShotie Sydney
    Posts: 26Member
    Joined: Jan 22, 2013
    @psychoboy Apriln14. May work na kayo? San kayo titira?
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @psychoboy, April 14. Lets meet up. May work na kayo?
    wala pa... :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • ShotieShotie Sydney
    Posts: 26Member
    Joined: Jan 22, 2013
    @psychoboy Kami din wala pa. acct hubby ko. Ako ICT BA. San suburb nyo gusto tumira?
  • KeyarKeyar Brisbane
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Mar 31, 2012
    @Shotie

    Hello shotie!

    Look for a place na may madali access sa public transport. And if you want house shared, may filipinos in this forum na nagooffer. Or if you want na unit/flat for rent, check www.domain.com.au or realestate.com.au. May points system yun application for flat/unit rental.

    Once you arrive, open a bank account, wala naman min deposit. Then apply for Tax file number and medicare.

    Message me when you guys arrive so we can meet
  • ShotieShotie Sydney
    Posts: 26Member
    Joined: Jan 22, 2013
    @Keyar wow talaga meron dito pinoys na nag ooffer ng accom? How much ba? Cge lets meet up with psychoboy when we arrive.

    Ano yung points system sa rental?
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @Shotie - we will be living in place somewhere southeast, it is called Ormond...

    Wow, accounting pala husband mo? my wife din... :)

    All the best to us!!

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • KeyarKeyar Brisbane
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Mar 31, 2012
    @Shotie

    Hi shotie!
    Browse mo lang un mga thread na naghahanap ng kashare sa house. Or nagpaparent ng house. Meron ako kilala ngpaparent ng house pero im not sure if may public transport in the area.

    About the point system, you have to provide reqts to apply. Like passport id, drivers licence in Au and others. May mga corresponding points sila. I forgot na ilan points un needed to pursue the rental application. Check mo this. Www.bellsrealestate.com.au.

    Sige meet tayo.
  • ShotieShotie Sydney
    Posts: 26Member
    Joined: Jan 22, 2013
    @Keyar Nag rent kayo sa Ormond?
    Sige check ko nga yung forum. Meet tayo ha
  • KeyarKeyar Brisbane
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Mar 31, 2012
    @Shotie
    Hello! Sa west side ako.
    Sige meet tayo. Message mo lang ako ha. Looking forward. :)
  • ShotieShotie Sydney
    Posts: 26Member
    Joined: Jan 22, 2013
    @Keyar balak ko humanap sa northcote or thornbury na suburb. Ok ba dun?
  • KeyarKeyar Brisbane
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Mar 31, 2012
    @Shotie
    West side ako since dumating ako dito sa melbourne. Ok naman dito. Malapit sa city.
    Di ako familiar sa northcote or thornbury. I think coburg is good din. Malapit din yata sa city :)
  • ShotieShotie Sydney
    Posts: 26Member
    Joined: Jan 22, 2013
    @Keyar i think coburg, northcote and thornbury yung magkakatabi na ok. Am still looking for an accommodation. Ang hirap.
  • KeyarKeyar Brisbane
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Mar 31, 2012
    @Shotie kelan nyo plan magmove?
  • ShotieShotie Sydney
    Posts: 26Member
    Joined: Jan 22, 2013
    Una ko sa April. Follow family ko sa August. Hirap sabay sabay eh. Madali lang ba makahanap work?
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    See you soon @Shotie and @Keyar! :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • silvresilvre Quezon City
    Posts: 14Member
    Joined: Apr 14, 2012
    Hi guys! Me, wifey, and baby are planning to move to Melbourne late March to early April (la pa set date eh). I'm ICT BA and wifey is ICT Manager (pero assessed as Software Engineer). Also currently actively looking for a place to rent and trying to secure a job while here in PH if possible. Meetup tayo ha! :)
  • KeyarKeyar Brisbane
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Mar 31, 2012
    @Shotie ah i see. About sa work, depende sa field eh. Kung in demand na work sya sa state. meron agad nakukuha, meron naman months before magkawork. Iba iba kasi ang mga experiences ng mga migrant. Madali ka na lang kung andito ka na. :)
  • ShotieShotie Sydney
    Posts: 26Member
    Joined: Jan 22, 2013
    @keyar may tumawag na nga sa mga inapplyan ko kaso nung malaman na nasa pinas pa ko, tawag na lang daw ako pagdating ko melb.

    @keyar, @psychoboy, @silvre kita kits ha.
  • KeyarKeyar Brisbane
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Mar 31, 2012
    @Shotie
    Wow! Thats good. Yes mas ok nasa melbourne ka na.
    See you guys kapag andito na kayo. :)
  • ShotieShotie Sydney
    Posts: 26Member
    Joined: Jan 22, 2013
    @Keyar see you guys! At least, may nakikita kong pagasa.
  • LakiMaselLakiMasel Perth
    Posts: 200Member
    Joined: Dec 18, 2012
    Ang lalakas naman po ng loob nyo na magpunta doon maski wala pang work :(. Ako takot na takot. hahaha!
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Ang lalakas naman po ng loob nyo na magpunta doon maski wala pang work :(. Ako takot na takot. hahaha!
    Ganun eh... :) Sometime you need to take a leap of faith and take calculated risk in order to hopefully attain a better future.

    Ang advantage cguro ng iba is that wala pa family - I could imagine the pressure if may kids na eh! Right now, I guess it is a good time for me and wifey to move as we are still without kids.

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • ShotieShotie Sydney
    Posts: 26Member
    Joined: Jan 22, 2013
    @psychoboy yeah right. Its better to take a risk there than here. Prayers lang and hardwork. Matagal din akong natakot, but then again it is still worth trying. Ako nga, I have 2 kids pa na aged 12 and 9 but then again it is still worth risking than not at all. Its not for me as of this time, this is still for the kids.
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @psychoboy yeah right. Its better to take a risk there than here. Prayers lang and hardwork. Matagal din akong natakot, but then again it is still worth trying. Ako nga, I have 2 kids pa na aged 12 and 9 but then again it is still worth risking than not at all. Its not for me as of this time, this is still for the kids.
    All done na po kayo @Shotie sa requirement ninyo? Ako naman, so far we have done the ff:

    (1) Bought Air Ticket
    (2) Opened our account and remitted money there
    (3) Secured temporary room to stay in Ormond
    (4) Attended CFO Seminar

    Looks like packing our stuffs nalang ang kailangan... And I think this is the hardest thing to do! :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • ShotieShotie Sydney
    Posts: 26Member
    Joined: Jan 22, 2013
    @psychoboy
    Eto pa lang nagagawa ko:

    (1) Bought Air Ticket
    (2) Secured temporary room to stay in Preston

    San ka nag open ng account? Pa share naman ng ginawa mo at requirements.

    How much yung room mo sa Ormond? Serviced apt ba?

    Next week kami mag PDOS.

    Mero pa ba other than these?

    Dami dapat asikasuhin no.
  • ShotieShotie Sydney
    Posts: 26Member
    Joined: Jan 22, 2013
    @psychoboy What time ka nga pala pumunta ng CFO? Walk in lang right?
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @psychoboy What time ka nga pala pumunta ng CFO? Walk in lang right?
    We went there mga 10AM to register; we were afraid kasi na maubusan ng slots - when we came back at 2PM, cguro mga less than 20 lang kami.

    Yeah it is walk-in lang! :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @psychoboy
    Eto pa lang nagagawa ko:

    (1) Bought Air Ticket
    (2) Secured temporary room to stay in Preston

    San ka nag open ng account? Pa share naman ng ginawa mo at requirements.

    How much yung room mo sa Ormond? Serviced apt ba?

    Next week kami mag PDOS.

    Mero pa ba other than these?

    Dami dapat asikasuhin no.
    Punta ka lang sa mga websites ng banko and hanapin mo account opening for migrants - in a few days someone will call you to verify information and later on give your account details. You can use your account detail to wire money from the Philippines should you wish.

    Room namin sa Ormond is $125/wk - it is just a room within a 2 bedroom unit that we will be sharing with another couple. Malapit lang daw sa train station so it should be ideal. Plus it is within sector 1 of the train network so mas mura ang gastos sa transpo! :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

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