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  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    tabo wala rin ako makita dito...
  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,327Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 28, 2011
    edited January 2013
    tabo wala rin ako makita dito...
    lol wala nga hahaha... pero punta ka sa Baby section sa groceries baka may tabo dun pang baby hahaha... may timba na mabibili ka.. kasi dito naman host ang nakakakabit sa gripo pang dilig at shower naman ang pang ligo dito. ang gamit dito toilet tissue pang punas sa wetpu. hahaha...

    Quotes:
    "Wise men learn from their mistakes, but wiser men learn from the mistakes of others."
    'Success is when you finished what you have started."

    If you’re looking for Church in Canberra ACT Australia and you want to fellowship with Christian Filipino Australian.
    Come and join us in Jesus Is Lord Church Canberra service every Sunday at 10:30AM to 12:30PM
    Where: 53 Georgina Crescent, Kaleen ACT 2617
    (Back of Kaleen Shopping Centre)
    For more information, please PM me or visit

    http://jilcanberra.org.au

    "To God be the glory"

  • NadineNadine Brisbane
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    Joined: Dec 15, 2012
    edited January 2013
    Although ako hindi ko sigurado if meron Kyowa Rice Dispenser dito. Lol.
    haha.. Basta may Kyowa, ginhawa ka...
    may oracan plastik na walastik din ba dyan?
    Natawa ako sir sa kyowa. Dahil bitbit ko kyowa rice cooker from Pinas to Sg dati!

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

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Just a quick question guys - mura ba ang pag winter na clothes say in Melbourne?

    We will be moving in kasi in April, so by that time mejo malamig na... Just want to be prepared! :)

    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!!

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
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    Bago umalis papunta Australia I'm guessing kelangan din maghakot ng maraming universal plug? hehe
  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,327Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 28, 2011
    Bago umalis papunta Australia I'm guessing kelangan din maghakot ng maraming universal plug? hehe
    mobile phone lang naman dala mo eh.

    Quotes:
    "Wise men learn from their mistakes, but wiser men learn from the mistakes of others."
    'Success is when you finished what you have started."

    If you’re looking for Church in Canberra ACT Australia and you want to fellowship with Christian Filipino Australian.
    Come and join us in Jesus Is Lord Church Canberra service every Sunday at 10:30AM to 12:30PM
    Where: 53 Georgina Crescent, Kaleen ACT 2617
    (Back of Kaleen Shopping Centre)
    For more information, please PM me or visit

    http://jilcanberra.org.au

    "To God be the glory"

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    ^ Baka maraming bitbit na appliance hehe
  • KEMENGKEMENG Sydney
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    Joined: Jul 10, 2012
    @stoneheart Di na po need ng CFO sticker pag naka 475 visa ka. Yung mga PR visas lng ang required for CFO stamping. :)
    Sir di napo ba kailangan ng cfo or visa label pag visa 475 holder paalis na din kmae sa May ng asawa ko. visa 475 kame. Ticket lng po kailangan passport and grant letter ok na to sa philippine airport / immigration? thank you
  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
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    @stoneheart Di na po need ng CFO sticker pag naka 475 visa ka. Yung mga PR visas lng ang required for CFO stamping. :)
    Sir di napo ba kailangan ng cfo or visa label pag visa 475 holder paalis na din kmae sa May ng asawa ko. visa 475 kame. Ticket lng po kailangan passport and grant letter ok na to sa philippine airport / immigration? thank you
    correct me if im wrong sir... 475 is regional sponsored diba? so PR status?
  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
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    Three year provisional visa yung 475 and I read somewhere na puwede ka nang mag apply ng PR pag nakatira ka na ng at least 2 years dun sa region na yun
  • Davidx23Davidx23 Brisbane
    Posts: 229Member
    Joined: Nov 08, 2011
    Just a quick question guys - mura ba ang pag winter na clothes say in Melbourne?
    Bago kami nag Toronto, ang dami naming binili na winter clothes sa uk-uk, pagdating ng winter tinapon namin lahat, wlang silbi. Tapos bago kami nag-migrate sa Queensland ng december pinadala namin lahat ng winter clothes sa pinas, after 3 days biglang snow storm, patay. Haha, bad timing :)
  • NadineNadine Brisbane
    Posts: 481Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2012
    edited January 2013
    May winter pala sa queensland??? Fatay kung meron, halos isa lang jacket ko!

    Summer po ba ngayon sa QLD? Friday na alis ko.

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

  • KEMENGKEMENG Sydney
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2012
    @stoneheart Di na po need ng CFO sticker pag naka 475 visa ka. Yung mga PR visas lng ang required for CFO stamping. :)
    Sir di napo ba kailangan ng cfo or visa label pag visa 475 holder paalis na din kmae sa May ng asawa ko. visa 475 kame. Ticket lng po kailangan passport and grant letter ok na to sa philippine airport / immigration? thank you
    correct me if im wrong sir... 475 is regional sponsored diba? so PR status?
    Sir tama po..state sponsor visa ang 475, this visa requires you to staty for 2 years sa state na nag sponsor sayo then after nun pwede ka na mag apply pr.. Di ko kase alam kung kailangan pa yung CFO? pero buti n lng nabasa ko comment ni k_mavs na di na kailangan.and concern kase namin yung immigration dito pinas.. san po kaya pwede i confirm to? Thank you.
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    May winter pala sa queensland??? Fatay kung meron, halos isa lang jacket ko!

    Summer po ba ngayon sa QLD? Friday na alis ko.
    haha.. natawa naman ako... sa "halos 1 jacket lang"... parang hindi ka pa sure kung 1 nga talga ang jacket mo..

    ang alam ko mainit nga po ngaun sa buong Australia... summah land down undah...

    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.. ;)

  • Davidx23Davidx23 Brisbane
    Posts: 229Member
    Joined: Nov 08, 2011
    Nadine, tama si lock_code2004, summer ngaun at umaabot halos 42+deg cel on other regions lalo na sa Adelaide. May winter din dito sa Qld, kelangan mu ng proper jacket yung kakayanin ang 10-20deg cel. Pero never akong nagheater kasi gusto ko malamig yung mga computers at servers ko sa bahay. Pinagja-jacket ko na lang si misis, hehe :)
  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    ^ ahehhe ang kulet lang, alagang alaga ang mga gadgets :D

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    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

  • NadineNadine Brisbane
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    Joined: Dec 15, 2012
    @lock_code2004: hehe, kasi parang fashion jacket lang, kumbaga half-jacket lang. :D
    @Davidx23: 10C is super cold na para sakin; I do need to get winter jacket if ganyan. :)

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

  • Davidx23Davidx23 Brisbane
    Posts: 229Member
    Joined: Nov 08, 2011
    @Nadine
    Depende kasi kung saang part ka ng QLD pero usually sa madaling araw lang yun. Pag-umaga nasa 16-20 yung average dito sa brisbane. Don't worry about it.
  • coolflamecoolflame Brisbane
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2012
    @Nadine hi san ka sa queensland pupunta? Sa rockhampton po kami... Katatapos lang gn bagyo... Hehe ok naman pero sobrang init, same sa dubai nung summer..pero mas malamig tuwing hapon...

    SUB CLASS 175 (Mechanical Engineer)
    11, July 2012 – VISA Grant – God is Good!!! Thank you Lord.
    10, June 2013 - IED deadline

    15, Nov 2012 - Landed, Rocky QLD

  • NadineNadine Brisbane
    Posts: 481Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2012
    @Nadine hi san ka sa queensland pupunta? Sa rockhampton po kami... Katatapos lang gn bagyo... Hehe ok naman pero sobrang init, same sa dubai nung summer..pero mas malamig tuwing hapon...
    Kelan kayo dumating? Ako today lang! Ulan po ang naabutan ko!! Pero hindi malakas, pero hindi rin tumitigil. #-o... Brisbane city po ako work.

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

  • coolflamecoolflame Brisbane
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2012
    Ingat kayo ha kasi yung storm nandyan na eh...nov15 lang din po. Dito it rained for 2almost three days continuous... Goodluck sa inyo ha.

    SUB CLASS 175 (Mechanical Engineer)
    11, July 2012 – VISA Grant – God is Good!!! Thank you Lord.
    10, June 2013 - IED deadline

    15, Nov 2012 - Landed, Rocky QLD

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    54 days to go before the big move to Melbourne; so far I have done the following - pls feel free to "remind" me if I miss out to do anything very important.

    (1) Book Tickets
    (2) Did the CFO Seminar
    (3) Opened account in Australia and transfer money - c/o NAB & Commonwealth Bank
    (4) Arranged for temporary accommodation - c/o a friend we met earlier during a vacation in Melbourne
    (5) Collated all important documents - i.e. birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc
    (6) Update CV and begin searching for possible jobs
    (7) Sorted out the incorrect year of birth in my drivers license

    In the next few days, we shall be doing the following:

    (1) Do a dental check-up and get a complete dental record
    (2) Pack up - probably the hardest thing to do as you will basically pack your whole life within a 50kg luggage allowance

    Am excited and at the same time, kinakabahan na rin. When we moved to Singapore 4 years back, wala kami pera but may trabaho na waiting. This time around naman, may konting ipon (salamat sa pagiging OFW) BUT wala kami work waiting for 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!!

  • rolf021rolf021 Sydney
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    Joined: May 22, 2012
    @psychoboy - goodluck po!am sure your story will be our inspiration!
  • sweet_toothsweet_tooth Canberra
    Posts: 51Member
    Joined: Nov 26, 2012
    @psychoboy good luck! sa atin lahat =)

    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 ?

  • angelaangela Quezon City
    Posts: 35Member
    Joined: Apr 29, 2012
    @psychoboy Just curious, for what yung dental checkup? Though I heard from a friend, mahal nga daw dental work dun like pasta etc, so mas maganda dito na sa pinas ipagawa before umalis.

    Occupation : Analyst Programmer | May 9: ACS Submitted | Jun 18: ACS Assessment - Successful | Aug 13: EOI Submitted | Sep 1: Invite for Visa Application Received | Sep 4: Visa Application (189) Lodged | Sep 27: CO Allocated | Oct 11: Visa Granted :)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @psychoboy Just curious, for what yung dental checkup? Though I heard from a friend, mahal nga daw dental work dun like pasta etc, so mas maganda dito na sa pinas ipagawa before umalis.
    sinagot mo na... :) ipagawa ang dapat ipagawa before aalis!

    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!!

  • thrillseekerthrillseeker Sydney
    Posts: 19Member
    Joined: Feb 18, 2013
    quickie lang: kailangan pa bang patatakan ang pasaporte for Visa labelling?
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    quickie lang: kailangan pa bang patatakan ang pasaporte for Visa labelling?
    Not needed! :) All visa information can be found online already via the VEVO website...

    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!!

  • wynxwynx Melbourne
    Posts: 236Member
    Joined: Jun 27, 2012
    @thrillseeker
    tama si @psychoboy hindi na nga required, pero pwede naman daw if you opted to have it labelled on your passport. kaya nga lang meron n charge. like me, im planning to do the labelling sa Pinas, pro i will pay 75AUD (3,100 pesos).

    03 Dec 2011 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 8.0 OBS: 8.0)
    08 Apr 2012 - Submitted docs to ICAA
    28 May 2012 – Submitted additional docs to ICAA
    26 Jun 2012 – Received Positive Skills Assessment from ICAA
    01 Jul 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
    16 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    27 Nov 2012 – Lodge 189 Visa Application
    19 Dec 2012 – CO Assigned; Team 6 – Adelaide
    24 Dec 2012 – Medical Examination
    04 Jan 2013 - Medical Received
    08 Jan 2013 - Submitted Saudi PCC and NBI Clearance
    09 Jan 2013 - Visa Granted (IED: 24/12/2013)

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Exciting times ahead for psycho hehe :D Mahaba haba pa naman yan
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