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konti lang yan sir. balak ko dalhin lahat para di na kami bibili dun. hehe
11-14-12: Received Offer Letter from ELSIS (EAP Course 2)
11-18-12: Received Offer Letter from VU Sydney (BBIS)
11-23-12: Received Revised Offer Letter from VU Sydney (BBIS)
12-03-12: Paid Tuition Fees and OSHC
12-17-12: Received VU eCOE
12-18-12: Received ELSIS eCOE
01-16-13: Documents Received by the Embassy
01-17-13: Received e-mail from Embassy
01-18-13: Medical Exam done
01-23-13: Medical Results uploaded via e-health
02-12-13: Embassy requested letter of approved late commencement from ELSIS
02-14-13: Letter sent to Embassy
02-22-13: Visa Grant
02-25-13: Start of Orientation for EAP Course
03-25-13: Start of Orientation at VU Sydney
GOD is GOOD all the time!
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Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
Nominated Occupation: CHEMIST 2111-11
11/MAY/2011 - IELTS Exam
20/JUNE/2011 - Lodged Online Visa Application
15/FEB/2012 - CO Allocation
26/JUNE/2012 - VISA GRANTED! Thank you Lord!
11/APR/2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
10/MAR/2013 - Arrived in Sydney
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Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
Nominated Occupation: CHEMIST 2111-11
11/MAY/2011 - IELTS Exam
20/JUNE/2011 - Lodged Online Visa Application
15/FEB/2012 - CO Allocation
26/JUNE/2012 - VISA GRANTED! Thank you Lord!
11/APR/2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
10/MAR/2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
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Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
Nominated Occupation: CHEMIST 2111-11
11/MAY/2011 - IELTS Exam
20/JUNE/2011 - Lodged Online Visa Application
15/FEB/2012 - CO Allocation
26/JUNE/2012 - VISA GRANTED! Thank you Lord!
11/APR/2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
10/MAR/2013 - Arrived in Sydney
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unless metal ang pinto at bintana nyo... haha..
jowk..
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..
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re: topic, baka may mga bago kayo natutunan sa Border Security share niyo lang hehe
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Un mga tourist visitors ko, nagpunta ng Melbourne from Sydney.. hinatid ko hanggang sa loob and sa boarding gate. Pero on the way, muntik na maiwan ng plane kasi hinalungkat pa yun buong bag kasi meron nakita sa xray. Yun pala meron maliit na gunting yun isa nakalagay sa hand carry bag. Ayun iniwan na lang.
Tapos pauwi ng Pinas naman yun mga visitors namin, nilagay sa hand carry yun ipapabigay ko sana sa friend sa Pinas na vegemite.. ayun pinaiwan sa Sydney Airport bawal din kasi. Pero relatively maluwag yun staff that time kasi kahit over ng konti sa allowance, (23kg), pina lagpas pa din.
Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)
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e yung nutella kaya? kasi hand carry lang ako pauwi ng Pinas a few weeks from now.
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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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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
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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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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Hehehe hindi po bawal yun vegemite, pero dapat po yata check-in.. ayun nag-OTL tuloy yun nagpapabili sa Pinas. LOL. Maghihintay ulit ng meron uuwi. Hahaha.
Yun gunting kamot ulo ako sa hinatid ko na family member, kasi nagdala pa gunting (yun maliit lang na pantahi) sa carry on bag. Ayun naiwan tuloy, sayang. Nagmamadali kasi kami maiiwan na ng plane, 5 minutes na lang ata eh lilipad na. HAHAHA. Takbo talaga kami sa Sydney Domestic pagdating namin nagpapasukan na mga pasahero. Funny experience.
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Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)
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6kg pa naman ng nutella sana dadalhin ko, pasalubong... kainis... makabili na nga lang sa SM sabihin ko galing dito
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Basically anything organic needs to be declared as kept in the baggage? Tama po ba?
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very healthy daw though!
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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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Follow your heart but trust your gut.
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Haha. Kung nagkataon, happy ang mga nasa airport sa 6kg Nutella mo, bibili na lang sila bread merienda na. Lol.
Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)
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Follow your heart but trust your gut.
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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!!