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filipinacpaPerth Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated Joined: Jan 24, 2013
Kudos to those who survived and tried their luck sa pagpunta sa aussie. I am planning to try my luck as well. I hope it works! Lakasan lang nga po siguro talaga ng loob.
Godbless us all!
2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving
ha ha ha...ka ka turn off sila...it shows that status in life does not define who you are.tsk tsk tsk.we really need yo pray for the philippines talaga.
LokiJrQuezon City Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 13, 2011
^ Hay naku, larawan yan ng maturity ng mga senador natin haha
yukie77Singapore Posts: 85Member Joined: Nov 15, 2012
@vangievc - nakow ma'am baka magulat kayo one day may nagknock sa door nyo, hehe (ako if God willing maayos ko docs ko :b )
Kidding aside, ganda naman ng support system dito. I know only a few here actually know each other but ang galing, how encouraging yung mga words of wisdom and tips
Katakot yung move, any move nakatakot. Yung move lang from PH to SG scary na. I was in the same situation, only dito I had my sister with me, so not much pressure sa job hunting more of "internal pressure" if there is such a thing. You start to doubt yourself, and if the move was right and if it would be better just to go home, but in God's time I found a job here -- in SG not in AU.
In any situation I guess parate may lesson, AU, SG. The waiting time was perhaps the time I realized I couldn't rely on my skills, my school but on God alone. So best ang mga ganian situation when God wants you to learn something. Aja! :b
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07Dec2012: ACS Assessment Submission
01Feb2013: ACS Result Suitable - AQF Bachelor Degree
23Mar2013: IELTS BC Singapore
05Apr2013: IELTS Results (L: 9.0 R: 7.5 W: 8.0 S: 8.5 OBS: 8.5)
09Apr2013: Submitted EOI
21Apr2013: Invited to lodge 189
22Apr2013: Lodged Visa
03May2013: CO Assigned GSM Brisbane
28May2013: Completed CO Required Documents
31May2013: Visa Grant - Initial Entry Deadline May 11, 2014
LakiMaselPerth Posts: 200Member Joined: Dec 18, 2012
@LakiMasel - i think tama lang naman na magresign and move to AU by december/january.. you have alteast 1 month to settle...familiarize yourself with the area... relax/vacation ng ilang weeks, find a place, do the required stuff for new migrants (bank account..TIN, medicare/centerlink, driver's license)
by the time mag january, ready kana sa job hunting.. pag dating ng february.. saktong sakto na..
Sige po, parang sakto nga na December / January ako mag file ng resignation. Kasi sa mga nakakausap ko na recruiters mga nka vacation mode pa. Saka sakto po dahil para makapag asikaso pa nga ako ng mga bagay na yan.
Ang hindrance ko lang naman sa pag tuloy ngayong taon ay dahil sa family ko. Kung ako lang, grab ko na agad ang pag alis.
Salamat sa mga inputs nyo po. Nakapag decide na ako na mag ipon ipon pa, i-settle ang mga dapat i-settle, i update ang mga skills at experiences at portfolios. I-enhance ko na din ang resume' ko.
rolf021Sydney Posts: 191Member Joined: May 22, 2012
ako naman po, gusto na pumunta Australia. Pero both mawawalan ng trabaho pagpunta sa Au though may ipon na kami pang-allowance ng 3 months sa AU. May baby rin kami. Kaso iniisip ko to take na the risk..bahala na si batman kasi parang mas makakahanap ng work kapag nasa AU na. Not sure lang kung ganun parin ba kahirap maghanap ng work dun. From Pinas kasi..decline ang narereceive ko from headhunters and wala naman reply for direct application.
rolf021Sydney Posts: 191Member Joined: May 22, 2012
Laging you are unsuccesul narerecive ko. May customized cover letter na ako, resume using au format..may nakalagay na permanent resident, kaso pinas address parin. May impact ba iyun? I've been applying for 2 weeks na...at madami-dami na ring application.
LakiMaselPerth Posts: 200Member Joined: Dec 18, 2012
edited February 2013
Laging you are unsuccesul narerecive ko. May customized cover letter na ako, resume using au format..may nakalagay na permanent resident, kaso pinas address parin. May impact ba iyun? I've been applying for 2 weeks na...at madami-dami na ring application.
Parang may impact po talaga eh. Haaayy... kaso nakakatakot naman magpunta doon ng walang work eh noh. Grabe. Ganyan din po feeling ko po ngayon. Nakakawalang gana na nga din po eh. Alam ko naman na marunong ako.
sarisari18Mandaluyong Posts: 2Member Joined: Nov 24, 2011
huhu ang hirap nga. ako din, matagal-tagal na dito (Sydney), wala pa ding trabaho. hopefully, the market improves in the coming weeks.
stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
bka dahil nakabakasyon pa rin mostly mga tao? hehheheh ang daming nakabakasyon sa Australia the whole of January
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Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney
"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3
LakiMaselPerth Posts: 200Member Joined: Dec 18, 2012
huhu ang hirap nga. ako din, matagal-tagal na dito (Sydney), wala pa ding trabaho. hopefully, the market improves in the coming weeks.
Gaano ka na po katagal dyan?
yukie77Singapore Posts: 85Member Joined: Nov 15, 2012
Hi @rolf021 ! You mentioned yung allowance for 3 months sa AU assuming you still don't have work. If you don't mind me asking mga roughly magkano per head po kaya yung anticipated budget / expenses nyo & what were your references to come up with this figure? Very useful po kase yung info for those of us considering to take that bold move to AU without a job. Thanks!
ANZSCO code 261311 Analyst Programmer
07Dec2012: ACS Assessment Submission
01Feb2013: ACS Result Suitable - AQF Bachelor Degree
23Mar2013: IELTS BC Singapore
05Apr2013: IELTS Results (L: 9.0 R: 7.5 W: 8.0 S: 8.5 OBS: 8.5)
09Apr2013: Submitted EOI
21Apr2013: Invited to lodge 189
22Apr2013: Lodged Visa
03May2013: CO Assigned GSM Brisbane
28May2013: Completed CO Required Documents
31May2013: Visa Grant - Initial Entry Deadline May 11, 2014
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Hi @rolf021 ! You mentioned yung allowance for 3 months sa AU assuming you still don't have work. If you don't mind me asking mga roughly magkano per head po kaya yung anticipated budget / expenses nyo & what were your references to come up with this figure? Very useful po kase yung info for those of us considering to take that bold move to AU without a job. Thanks!
@yukie77 - I have created a similar thread on your query above; you can base your computation there... I myself is a bit unsure of what is the budget weekly/monthly so I am looking for inputs.
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!!
angel4everAdelaide Posts: 160Member Joined: Jan 19, 2012
For me, I'm a cautious optimist...so tutal marami ka inaalala, have a back-up plan as well. Yun bang pag hindi umubra tong plano, may isa ka pang course of action. Nakaka-gaan ng loob yun para sakin hehe
Agree ako sau sir LokiJr.. Ako plan ko talaga kumuha ng visa 175 then stay muna sa relatives ko sa Sydney then hanap work, at least hindi masyadong mabigat sa bulsa kung wala pa makuhang work agad. Kaso sumablay ang Plan A ko, kinulang ako ng points sa IELTS, I resorted to State Sponsorship yun nga lang sa WA and worst, wala akong kakilala dun.. So sa Plan B, sponsor na lang sa WA then stay for 2 years, hanap muna work dito before going to WA kasi honestly wala naman ako malaking savings to sustain one to two months na walang work. then based on research, failed pala yung idea na 'to dahil mas preferred ng employers ang nasa AU na before nila ihire.. Plan C ko stay muna sa Sydney habang nghahanap ng work sa Perth / WA saka ako move-in dun pero what if failed talaga, Plan D bumalik ng Pinas and ipon muna ulit.. Nagleave lang kasi ako sa work ko for two months and honestly, ok naman ako sa work ko dito yun nga lang I am hoping na mas malaki pa rin kikitain ko sa AU.
Wooooh.. long reply. Bottomline pa din, dapat maraming alternatives or plans in case mag-fail ang isa.
Goodluck to all of us.
OT: It's nice to be back sa forum. haha.
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
For me, I'm a cautious optimist...so tutal marami ka inaalala, have a back-up plan as well. Yun bang pag hindi umubra tong plano, may isa ka pang course of action. Nakaka-gaan ng loob yun para sakin hehe
Agree ako sau sir LokiJr.. Ako plan ko talaga kumuha ng visa 175 then stay muna sa relatives ko sa Sydney then hanap work, at least hindi masyadong mabigat sa bulsa kung wala pa makuhang work agad. Kaso sumablay ang Plan A ko, kinulang ako ng points sa IELTS, I resorted to State Sponsorship yun nga lang sa WA and worst, wala akong kakilala dun.. So sa Plan B, sponsor na lang sa WA then stay for 2 years, hanap muna work dito before going to WA kasi honestly wala naman ako malaking savings to sustain one to two months na walang work. then based on research, failed pala yung idea na 'to dahil mas preferred ng employers ang nasa AU na before nila ihire.. Plan C ko stay muna sa Sydney habang nghahanap ng work sa Perth / WA saka ako move-in dun pero what if failed talaga, Plan D bumalik ng Pinas and ipon muna ulit.. Nagleave lang kasi ako sa work ko for two months and honestly, ok naman ako sa work ko dito yun nga lang I am hoping na mas malaki pa rin kikitain ko sa AU.
Wooooh.. long reply. Bottomline pa din, dapat maraming alternatives or plans in case mag-fail ang isa.
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!!
yukie77Singapore Posts: 85Member Joined: Nov 15, 2012
edited February 2013
@psychoboy - thanks for the link! Have a good weekend everyone!
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07Dec2012: ACS Assessment Submission
01Feb2013: ACS Result Suitable - AQF Bachelor Degree
23Mar2013: IELTS BC Singapore
05Apr2013: IELTS Results (L: 9.0 R: 7.5 W: 8.0 S: 8.5 OBS: 8.5)
09Apr2013: Submitted EOI
21Apr2013: Invited to lodge 189
22Apr2013: Lodged Visa
03May2013: CO Assigned GSM Brisbane
28May2013: Completed CO Required Documents
31May2013: Visa Grant - Initial Entry Deadline May 11, 2014
LokiJrQuezon City Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 13, 2011
@angel4ever hehe galing dami niyo plano I'd say ilaban niyo na yan...wag na bumalik ng Pinas (muna) hehe
angel4everAdelaide Posts: 160Member Joined: Jan 19, 2012
kami din galing din ng dubai, 10 yrs kami don at maganda status namin, pero nakipag sapalaran kami d2. sa melbourne. 3 months na kmi and still looking for work. hopefully maging ok na soon good luck sa atin
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
kami din galing din ng dubai, 10 yrs kami don at maganda status namin, pero nakipag sapalaran kami d2. sa melbourne. 3 months na kmi and still looking for work. hopefully maging ok na soon good luck sa atin
Hello @don - welcome to the forum... What is your occupation if you don't mind me asking?
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!!
Whoever said that building a network via LinkedIn and with recruiters is right. May isang recruiter akong nakilala via LinkedIn na nangungulit sa isang kompanya on my behalf. Tinatawagan nya ako once or twice a week to give me an update and wait mode daw kaming pareho. It's a mutual benefit for both the recruiter and the jobseeker dahil pareho kayong kikita sa ganitong relationship.
In other news, waiting pa rin ako ng response sa ibang mga pinasahan ko and sooooobrang sloooow ngayon (maybe it's the weather - kundi malamig ay umuulan sa gitna ng summer). Minsan sinasabi ko sa sarili kong "Baka hindi ako fit sa bansang ito", pero bigla naman akong sasagot nang "Porke ba unemployed may mali na sa sarili? Hindi ba pwedeng palpak lang ang resume?"
So yes, darating sa lahat ang self-doubt, pero laban lang.
CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
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TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Whoever said that building a network via LinkedIn and with recruiters is right. May isang recruiter akong nakilala via LinkedIn na nangungulit sa isang kompanya on my behalf. Tinatawagan nya ako once or twice a week to give me an update and wait mode daw kaming pareho. It's a mutual benefit for both the recruiter and the jobseeker dahil pareho kayong kikita sa ganitong relationship.
In other news, waiting pa rin ako ng response sa ibang mga pinasahan ko and sooooobrang sloooow ngayon (maybe it's the weather - kundi malamig ay umuulan sa gitna ng summer). Minsan sinasabi ko sa sarili kong "Baka hindi ako fit sa bansang ito", pero bigla naman akong sasagot nang "Porke ba unemployed may mali na sa sarili? Hindi ba pwedeng palpak lang ang resume?"
So yes, darating sa lahat ang self-doubt, pero laban lang.
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!!
vangievcSydney Posts: 90Member Joined: Oct 21, 2012
@Metaform Agree...Walang problema naman kasi sa atin...kailangan lang natin din unawain na nasa bagong bansa tayo. Maraming factor bago tayo iconsider ng employer. Kelangan lang po siguro natin e mind setting.Ano ba ang pinaka purpose natin sa pagpunta sa bansang ito? Maghanap ng trabaho as in OFW or to stay here for good? Kung OFW, e talaga ngang dapat na magkatrabaho kayo agad agad kasi what's the point na pupunta kayo dito. Kung stay here for good, give yourself the chance to know and adapt sa lugar . Hindi naman po lahat ay nagkakaroon agad ng work na related sa course nya, pero wala po akong nakita ditong filipino na hindi kumain o wlang tirahan dahil wala ng pera.Kung mangyari man yun, maybe masyado tayong mapili sa trabaho.Kasi ang daming work na pwedeng pagkakitaan....Hindi madaling mag-adjust pero I assure you, it's worth it.Lalo na sa bumubuo ng pamilya...Malaki ang sweldo o maliit, kaya mong maenjoy ang mga bagay na mayayaman lang nakakaranas sa Pilipinas.
Never na pumasok sa isip ko na titira ako dito sa ibang bansa.Makabayan po kasi ako.lol In fact after my three months here in abroad, umuwi ako ng Pinas.Hindi ko matanggap na hindi ko napapractice ang pagiging engineer ko dito. But someone reminded me, na magkavisa ka lang e napakalaking blessing na.Hayun bumalik uli ako...But with different attitude. Mag aaral ako kung kinakailangan or papasok ako ng libre sa engineering company para lang mapatunayan sa kanila na may kakayahan ako....Naka adjust din naman po ako. :-)...
Kaya huwag po kayong panghihinaan ng loob,,kaya nyo yan.Minsan pa nga yata hindi maganda nakakarinig ng negative stories..nakakadiscourage minsan he he he...What I can advice is close your eyes..listen to the desire of your heart. then think what is the worst thing that might happen to you when you follow your heart...can you handle it or not? If yes, GO Go Go na and dont listen to anyone. Just pray! If you are not ready, wait na lang kayo until you become ready.
LakiMaselPerth Posts: 200Member Joined: Dec 18, 2012
Whoever said that building a network via LinkedIn and with recruiters is right. May isang recruiter akong nakilala via LinkedIn na nangungulit sa isang kompanya on my behalf. Tinatawagan nya ako once or twice a week to give me an update and wait mode daw kaming pareho. It's a mutual benefit for both the recruiter and the jobseeker dahil pareho kayong kikita sa ganitong relationship.
In other news, waiting pa rin ako ng response sa ibang mga pinasahan ko and sooooobrang sloooow ngayon (maybe it's the weather - kundi malamig ay umuulan sa gitna ng summer). Minsan sinasabi ko sa sarili kong "Baka hindi ako fit sa bansang ito", pero bigla naman akong sasagot nang "Porke ba unemployed may mali na sa sarili? Hindi ba pwedeng palpak lang ang resume?"
So yes, darating sa lahat ang self-doubt, pero laban lang.
I doubt my self na din kung marunong ba ako or what. Daming rejections... iniisip ko na lang na andito wala pa kasi ako sa AU. Pero sige laban lang.. tuloy ko lang itong work ko, ipon muna lalo and then saka na talaga mag take ng risk.
LakiMaselPerth Posts: 200Member Joined: Dec 18, 2012
edited February 2013
Share ko lang pala yung experience ko guys. May interview ako noong isang gabi over Skype. Palagay ko nasagot ko yung mga tanong nila dahil confident ako na alam ko talaga.
After the call, di nila naibaba yung phone. Parang customary na kasi sa akin na antayin ko muna ibaba ng kabilang line yung phone bago ko ibaba lalo na sa mga interviews or pag kausap ko boss ko. Nadinig ko yung isang kausap ko na "I can't understand what that bloke is blabbing about... the accent man, the accent".... tapos binaba ko na yung Skype call.
Feeling ko nadiscriminate ako... Imagine, nagwo-work na ako dito sa States ng 4-5 years. ALam ko iba ang accent ng American English sa British English pero it does not mean na hindi nagmi-make sense ang sinasabi ko. Mataas ang grade ko sa IELTS (pwera lang writing hehehehe!)
Nalungkot ako sa nangyari but I just shrug it off. Affected pa din ako ngayon pero iniisip ko it's their lost, not mine.
Saka ang plan ko pa naman ay next year na lang pupunta doon so parang OK lang.
Pero grabe ang discrimination eh noh.
Hunter_08Adelaide Posts: 2,125Member Joined: Mar 01, 2011
Hi question lng po, meron ba dto pupunta ng solo at wala talagang kakilala sa AU? Ksi if ever gnun mangyari skn... Wala p nman akong family at lng friends sa AU so iniiaip ko lng bka malungkot lng ako ng sobra dun..
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Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
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Godbless us all!
2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving
2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)
PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER!
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o ito para mainspire ka pumunta dito
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Kidding aside, ganda naman ng support system dito. I know only a few here actually know each other but ang galing, how encouraging yung mga words of wisdom and tips
Katakot yung move, any move nakatakot. Yung move lang from PH to SG scary na. I was in the same situation, only dito I had my sister with me, so not much pressure sa job hunting more of "internal pressure" if there is such a thing. You start to doubt yourself, and if the move was right and if it would be better just to go home, but in God's time I found a job here -- in SG not in AU.
In any situation I guess parate may lesson, AU, SG. The waiting time was perhaps the time I realized I couldn't rely on my skills, my school but on God alone. So best ang mga ganian situation when God wants you to learn something. Aja! :b
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07Dec2012: ACS Assessment Submission
01Feb2013: ACS Result Suitable - AQF Bachelor Degree
23Mar2013: IELTS BC Singapore
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09Apr2013: Submitted EOI
21Apr2013: Invited to lodge 189
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Ang hindrance ko lang naman sa pag tuloy ngayong taon ay dahil sa family ko. Kung ako lang, grab ko na agad ang pag alis.
Salamat sa mga inputs nyo po. Nakapag decide na ako na mag ipon ipon pa, i-settle ang mga dapat i-settle, i update ang mga skills at experiences at portfolios. I-enhance ko na din ang resume' ko.
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hopefully, the market improves in the coming weeks.
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Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney
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23Mar2013: IELTS BC Singapore
05Apr2013: IELTS Results (L: 9.0 R: 7.5 W: 8.0 S: 8.5 OBS: 8.5)
09Apr2013: Submitted EOI
21Apr2013: Invited to lodge 189
22Apr2013: Lodged Visa
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04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
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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
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01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
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Wooooh.. long reply. Bottomline pa din, dapat maraming alternatives or plans in case mag-fail ang isa.
Goodluck to all of us.
OT: It's nice to be back sa forum. haha.
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And welcome back!
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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
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@LokiJr Sana nga po maging successful na ang Plan C ko.. ^_^
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Thanks!
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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In other news, waiting pa rin ako ng response sa ibang mga pinasahan ko and sooooobrang sloooow ngayon (maybe it's the weather - kundi malamig ay umuulan sa gitna ng summer). Minsan sinasabi ko sa sarili kong "Baka hindi ako fit sa bansang ito", pero bigla naman akong sasagot nang "Porke ba unemployed may mali na sa sarili? Hindi ba pwedeng palpak lang ang resume?"
So yes, darating sa lahat ang self-doubt, pero laban lang.
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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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Never na pumasok sa isip ko na titira ako dito sa ibang bansa.Makabayan po kasi ako.lol
In fact after my three months here in abroad, umuwi ako ng Pinas.Hindi ko matanggap na hindi ko napapractice ang pagiging engineer ko dito. But someone reminded me, na magkavisa ka lang e napakalaking blessing na.Hayun bumalik uli ako...But with different attitude. Mag aaral ako kung kinakailangan or papasok ako ng libre sa engineering company para lang mapatunayan sa kanila na may kakayahan ako....Naka adjust din naman po ako. :-)...
Kaya huwag po kayong panghihinaan ng loob,,kaya nyo yan.Minsan pa nga yata hindi maganda nakakarinig ng negative stories..nakakadiscourage minsan he he he...What I can advice is close your eyes..listen to the desire of your heart. then think what is the worst thing that might happen to you when you follow your heart...can you handle it or not? If yes, GO Go Go na and dont listen to anyone. Just pray! If you are not ready, wait na lang kayo until you become ready.
God Bless po sa ating lahat..
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After the call, di nila naibaba yung phone. Parang customary na kasi sa akin na antayin ko muna ibaba ng kabilang line yung phone bago ko ibaba lalo na sa mga interviews or pag kausap ko boss ko. Nadinig ko yung isang kausap ko na "I can't understand what that bloke is blabbing about... the accent man, the accent".... tapos binaba ko na yung Skype call.
Feeling ko nadiscriminate ako... Imagine, nagwo-work na ako dito sa States ng 4-5 years. ALam ko iba ang accent ng American English sa British English pero it does not mean na hindi nagmi-make sense ang sinasabi ko. Mataas ang grade ko sa IELTS (pwera lang writing hehehehe!)
Nalungkot ako sa nangyari but I just shrug it off. Affected pa din ako ngayon pero iniisip ko it's their lost, not mine.
Saka ang plan ko pa naman ay next year na lang pupunta doon so parang OK lang.
Pero grabe ang discrimination eh noh.
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Apr 26, 2013 ACS Result- Suitable
Feb 21,2013 Submitted ACS online assessment - Software Tester
May 9, 2016 PTE Exam Result L/R/S/W- 71/69/83/72 Passed Thank you Papa Jesus
Aug 18,2016 ACS Result- Suitable -Software Engineer
Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
Sept 15, 2017 SG COC Fingerprint and Collection
Sept 20, 2017 Visa Lodge
Nov 1, 2017 CO Contact (Requesting to Send PTE Score Report to DIBP which I already did before)
Mar 6, 2018 Visa Grant
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July 25, 2020 Visa Lodge
Oct 12, 2020 Visa Grant
Citizenship Timeline
July 4, 2022 Submitted Citizenship Application
Dec 21, 2022 Invitation for Exam(Need to reschedule the exam)
Feb 21, 2023 Citizenship Exam
April 3, 2023 Received Approval Letter
June 22, 2023 Citizenship Ceremony
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