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  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    @LittleBoyBlue parati pa rin down? ginawa ko dati nagapply ako ng madaling araw... ayun nakapagregister din hehe
  • joms_uyjoms_uy Sydney
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    edited February 2013
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  • batangbunyibatangbunyi Brisbane
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    Ang sequence ng stuff sakin (excluding work&bahay)

    1 Bank acct - lenient sila on getting docs within 1st month & kailangan sa #3
    2 TFN
    3 Medicare
    4 Superannuation fund - i suggest an industry fund or linked sa bank nyo. Then sa mga PR, if your income will be less than $60k by yearend (june), magextra deposit kayo ng $1k & bibigyan kayo ng gov't ng max$1k
    5 Centrelink - sa PR para sa may anak sayang ang allowance
    6 18+ card or drivers license
    7 church
    8 filipino/asian shop
    9 bulk billing doctor (gp) - lahat through them & pag di bulk billing sayang ang $40/consult
    10 woolies card para libreng qantas frequent flyer & points na linked sa grocery

    Pag may work na (PR)
    1 first homesaver account - 17% ibigay ng govt on top of the interest ng bank. Requirement lang is $1k/yr for 4yrs
    2 private health insurance - hindi kasi libre dental work & non-emergency service bukod sa extra tax sa high income earners



  • sweet_toothsweet_tooth Canberra
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    @batangbunyi
    dun po sa superannuation, if above 60k naman, no need na to add extra deposit po ba?
    then dun sa bulk billing doctor, you mean we have to choose bulk billing doctors para no need to pay consultation fee..even if may medicare or private health insurance? hindi po ba narereimburse yun if ever?

    VISA SUBCLASSS 189 APPLICATION AS DENTIST

    14 JUN 2012- Skill Assessment
    28 Jul 2012- EOI lodged
    01 Sep 2012- Invitation to lodge visa 189
    03 Sep 2012- Application lodged
    14 Sep 2012- Medical Examination
    19 Sep 2012- Case Officer assigned - Team 2 adelaide
    27 Sep 2012- Futher documents submitted; NBI and form 80 submitted
    08 Nov 2012- advised by CO that application pending health assessment from MOC
    04 Dec 2012- further Medical testing advised
    26 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
    01 Feb 2013 - VISA Grant (IED July 26, 2013)
    March 2013- off to sydney ?

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
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    Private insurance is supposed to cover those outside of medicare. Check nyo rin ang policy kasi kanya kanyang reimbursement scheme siya.

    Dun sa super, if you can access industry funds, all the better as they are cheaper
  • LittleBoyBlueLittleBoyBlue North Ryde
    Posts: 334Member
    Joined: Sep 03, 2012
    isama nyo na sa list - kuha ng prepaid mobile sa airport, $30 (vodaphone kinuha ko). Apply n kgad day 1 p lng :)

    ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    Yung mga ganyan po ba gagana naman sa phone galing pinas? Parehas lng b sim doon?
  • NadineNadine Brisbane
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    edited February 2013
    Yung mga ganyan po ba gagana naman sa phone galing pinas? Parehas lng b sim doon?
    :

    hello, need mo lang tri-band phone. Tapos, for iPhones or those with microsim, available din po :D

    21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
    7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
    8 Jan 2013 - visa approved

  • Birhen_ng_GuadalupeBirhen_ng_Guadalupe Sydney
    Posts: 123Member
    Joined: Feb 27, 2012
    Sa mga nag-initial entry na pero bumalik din after a few weeks, alin na po sa mga list ang nagawa niyo?

    Ginebra San Miguel 175

    August 2011 - ACS
    January 2012 - IELTS
    February 2012 - Lodged 175
    May 2012 - CO Allocation
    June 2012 - Meds, PCC Submission
    December 2012 - Visa Approved

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    Sa mga nag-initial entry na pero bumalik din after a few weeks, alin na po sa mga list ang nagawa niyo?
    nagawa ko in one day: Bank Account, Medicare, TFN (online), RTA ID/Driver's License (kaso hindi ako nagproceed nalimutan ko ang iba licenses ko)

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Sa mga nag-initial entry na pero bumalik din after a few weeks, alin na po sa mga list ang nagawa niyo?
    nagawa ko in one day: Bank Account, Medicare, TFN (online), RTA ID/Driver's License (kaso hindi ako nagproceed nalimutan ko ang iba licenses ko)
    Boss @lock_code2004, what is an RTA ID?

    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!!

  • Birhen_ng_GuadalupeBirhen_ng_Guadalupe Sydney
    Posts: 123Member
    Joined: Feb 27, 2012
    Sa mga nag-initial entry na pero bumalik din after a few weeks, alin na po sa mga list ang nagawa niyo?
    nagawa ko in one day: Bank Account, Medicare, TFN (online), RTA ID/Driver's License (kaso hindi ako nagproceed nalimutan ko ang iba licenses ko)
    Paano po yung address sa Australia, di ba kailangan yun sa TFN?

    Ginebra San Miguel 175

    August 2011 - ACS
    January 2012 - IELTS
    February 2012 - Lodged 175
    May 2012 - CO Allocation
    June 2012 - Meds, PCC Submission
    December 2012 - Visa Approved

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    Sa mga nag-initial entry na pero bumalik din after a few weeks, alin na po sa mga list ang nagawa niyo?
    nagawa ko in one day: Bank Account, Medicare, TFN (online), RTA ID/Driver's License (kaso hindi ako nagproceed nalimutan ko ang iba licenses ko)
    Boss @lock_code2004, what is an RTA ID?
    They call it NSW Photocard - kung wala ka pang license at kailangan mo ng Photocard as proof of identity, age, and address.. fee is 40aud.

    pag mag license kana, kailangan mo ng isurrender ang photocard..
    im not sure kung meron nito sa ibang state.. pero kasi sa sydney pinakuha kmi nung kakilala namin..

    http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/photocard.html

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    ako photocard gamit ko...
  • sweet_toothsweet_tooth Canberra
    Posts: 51Member
    Joined: Nov 26, 2012
    for those who stayed in temporary accomodations, ihonor ba nila yung address for applications such as tfn, medicare,bank,etc..? then you 'll just update them pagmay new address ka na?

    VISA SUBCLASSS 189 APPLICATION AS DENTIST

    14 JUN 2012- Skill Assessment
    28 Jul 2012- EOI lodged
    01 Sep 2012- Invitation to lodge visa 189
    03 Sep 2012- Application lodged
    14 Sep 2012- Medical Examination
    19 Sep 2012- Case Officer assigned - Team 2 adelaide
    27 Sep 2012- Futher documents submitted; NBI and form 80 submitted
    08 Nov 2012- advised by CO that application pending health assessment from MOC
    04 Dec 2012- further Medical testing advised
    26 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
    01 Feb 2013 - VISA Grant (IED July 26, 2013)
    March 2013- off to sydney ?

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012

    Paano po yung address sa Australia, di ba kailangan yun sa TFN?

    yes kailangan po.. nilagay ko ang address ng kakilala namin na tinuluyan ko...
    nung naka-alis na ako, dumating na ang TFN letter from ATO..

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    for those who stayed in temporary accomodations, ihonor ba nila yung address for applications such as tfn, medicare,bank,etc..? then you 'll just update them pagmay new address ka na?
    i guess pwede nmn po.. just make sure na nandyan pa kayo sa address na yan.. kasi dyan nila i-mail ang mga documents/cards after 2-3 weeks..

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • sweet_toothsweet_tooth Canberra
    Posts: 51Member
    Joined: Nov 26, 2012
    @lock_code2004 thanks thanks.i guess lagay ko nalang address ng family friend namin at least permanent address na yun.pa c/o ko nalang

    VISA SUBCLASSS 189 APPLICATION AS DENTIST

    14 JUN 2012- Skill Assessment
    28 Jul 2012- EOI lodged
    01 Sep 2012- Invitation to lodge visa 189
    03 Sep 2012- Application lodged
    14 Sep 2012- Medical Examination
    19 Sep 2012- Case Officer assigned - Team 2 adelaide
    27 Sep 2012- Futher documents submitted; NBI and form 80 submitted
    08 Nov 2012- advised by CO that application pending health assessment from MOC
    04 Dec 2012- further Medical testing advised
    26 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
    01 Feb 2013 - VISA Grant (IED July 26, 2013)
    March 2013- off to sydney ?

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    yung mga nabanggit nyong ID's may mga respective expiry dates ba sila?
  • sweet_toothsweet_tooth Canberra
    Posts: 51Member
    Joined: Nov 26, 2012
    mahirap po ba tlga mag-apply magrent sa house/apartment?how long should you be working already para maging credible ka to property owners?

    VISA SUBCLASSS 189 APPLICATION AS DENTIST

    14 JUN 2012- Skill Assessment
    28 Jul 2012- EOI lodged
    01 Sep 2012- Invitation to lodge visa 189
    03 Sep 2012- Application lodged
    14 Sep 2012- Medical Examination
    19 Sep 2012- Case Officer assigned - Team 2 adelaide
    27 Sep 2012- Futher documents submitted; NBI and form 80 submitted
    08 Nov 2012- advised by CO that application pending health assessment from MOC
    04 Dec 2012- further Medical testing advised
    26 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
    01 Feb 2013 - VISA Grant (IED July 26, 2013)
    March 2013- off to sydney ?

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    @sweet_tooth puwede naman pong magrent kaagad...just visit the place personally at magpakita kayo ng mga Australian identification docs...usually 1-2 month ng bond hihingin nila
  • lean110586lean110586 Sydney
    Posts: 52Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2012
    @LokiJr Thank you flight ko na din this tuesday wala pa po me place,,, hanap nalang po pagdating? okay po pagkaganun?
  • LittleBoyBlueLittleBoyBlue North Ryde
    Posts: 334Member
    Joined: Sep 03, 2012
    @lean110586 nakapunta ka na ba ng Sydney before? Kung alam mo na yung mga place kung san ka makakuha ng temporary residence, pwde, kung hindi, I think mdyo risky yang gagawin mo.

    ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012

  • sweet_toothsweet_tooth Canberra
    Posts: 51Member
    Joined: Nov 26, 2012
    @LokiJr thanks po. Inaalam ba nila how much nasa bank account mo or basta may proof ka lang na may existing account ka?

    VISA SUBCLASSS 189 APPLICATION AS DENTIST

    14 JUN 2012- Skill Assessment
    28 Jul 2012- EOI lodged
    01 Sep 2012- Invitation to lodge visa 189
    03 Sep 2012- Application lodged
    14 Sep 2012- Medical Examination
    19 Sep 2012- Case Officer assigned - Team 2 adelaide
    27 Sep 2012- Futher documents submitted; NBI and form 80 submitted
    08 Nov 2012- advised by CO that application pending health assessment from MOC
    04 Dec 2012- further Medical testing advised
    26 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
    01 Feb 2013 - VISA Grant (IED July 26, 2013)
    March 2013- off to sydney ?

  • NadineNadine Brisbane
    Posts: 481Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2012
    @LokiJr thanks po. Inaalam ba nila how much nasa bank account mo or basta may proof ka lang na may existing account ka?
    Hi Sweet_tooth! Hindi po nila hinihingi. Basta mag open ka lang ng account, ok na yun. In opening an account, I didn't spend a cent din. Walang money needed to open. I opened with NAB pala.

    I'll answer na rin po ha your other question, you don't have to have a rental history to be able to rent a place. Sa experience ko po, I was not even working yet when I was approved for tenancy. But I already had an employer. So, they asked for a copy of the contract as proof of employment. Dito nako naghanap ng apartment pagdating ko. Mainly because agents generally don't rent out unless you've seen the place first. Kaya naman po maghanap ng apartment within a week of arrival.

    One month bond rental ang usual na hinihingi plus 2 weeks' advance rental. (Worth 6 weeks of rental po in other words).


    21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
    7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
    8 Jan 2013 - visa approved

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    @lean110586 it helps to look in advance and you can also contact the landlord as early as possible na interesado kayo...of course huwag muna kayo magdedeposit hangga't nakita niyo na yung unit mismo hehe...kung may kaibigan kayo, mas mainam magstay muna kayo pansamantala or sa hostel :)
  • lean110586lean110586 Sydney
    Posts: 52Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2012
    @LittleBoyBlue Hello po sa Melbourne po and first time kopo punta dun and wala pong kakilala ,,,, God bless us po ! Super kaba na po talaga
  • lean110586lean110586 Sydney
    Posts: 52Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2012
    @LokiJr Thank you po,,, naghanap po ako gumtree and flatmates pero lahat po kakaiba either pinapadeposit po ako agad, ung iba sa picture and sa labas ko lang daw po tignan kase asa us daw siya ,,, idedeposit ko raw money para i telegraph daw po niya susi,,, then my nagpost po ng iisang address then 2 account po, tapos ung isa dami pong hinihinging information. Yes po magstay po muna me sa hostel magsearch po ko now na ng cheaper para diretso nalang po muna ako habang hanap ng place,,, thank you po sooo much for the information!
  • sweet_toothsweet_tooth Canberra
    Posts: 51Member
    Joined: Nov 26, 2012
    @Nadine thank you for the very helpful insight. nakakakaba kse sabi nila kasing hirap daw apply ng work ang mag apply for tenancy=)

    VISA SUBCLASSS 189 APPLICATION AS DENTIST

    14 JUN 2012- Skill Assessment
    28 Jul 2012- EOI lodged
    01 Sep 2012- Invitation to lodge visa 189
    03 Sep 2012- Application lodged
    14 Sep 2012- Medical Examination
    19 Sep 2012- Case Officer assigned - Team 2 adelaide
    27 Sep 2012- Futher documents submitted; NBI and form 80 submitted
    08 Nov 2012- advised by CO that application pending health assessment from MOC
    04 Dec 2012- further Medical testing advised
    26 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
    01 Feb 2013 - VISA Grant (IED July 26, 2013)
    March 2013- off to sydney ?

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @lean110586 99.9% scam po mga nakapost sa flatmates.... wag po kayo dun...
    hostel siguro ok o kaya hanap ka dito sa forum na naghahanap ng kashare sa Melbourne..
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