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  • dream.BIGdream.BIG Philippines
    Posts: 157Member
    Joined: May 27, 2019

    @MLBS said:

    @dream.BIG said:
    Hello po, saan okay mag hanap ng house for rent? Still undecided if I'll go for NSW or in WA.

    I live in WA and my partner used to live in NSW before coming here. Malaki daw difference ng rent dito, mas mura daw sa WA. For reference, we rent a 4 bedroom 2 storey house for 550 a week. Wala daw ganyang price sa NSW

    Mahirap po ba maka hanap ng house sa WA?

  • MLBSMLBS Manila
    Posts: 972Member
    Joined: Sep 11, 2016

    @dream.BIG said:

    @MLBS said:

    @dream.BIG said:
    Hello po, saan okay mag hanap ng house for rent? Still undecided if I'll go for NSW or in WA.

    I live in WA and my partner used to live in NSW before coming here. Malaki daw difference ng rent dito, mas mura daw sa WA. For reference, we rent a 4 bedroom 2 storey house for 550 a week. Wala daw ganyang price sa NSW

    Mahirap po ba maka hanap ng house sa WA?

    Currently, super hirap. May napapakita na akong employment history and willing din ako magbayad ng rent months in advance pero di pa rin ako nakukuha. Sa house viewing, parang 10 parties ang interested in 15 mins lang. Mga citizen pa yun so anong laban ko haha. Nakuha ko lang tong place ko kasi may nafriend kaming agent by chance. Pero sa normal application wala ako napala. 1 month akong naghouse viewing halos everyday to no avail

    233411 Electronics Engineer (Age-30, Educ-15,English proficiency-20, NAATI - 5, Single, - 10 Relative sponsorship - 15)
    95 pts total


    2017


    June 3, 2017 = Graduated from College
    July 8, 2017 = Took IELTS GT
    July 21, 2017 = received IELTS results (LRWS = 8/9/7.5/7)
    August 11, 2017 = Lodged EA assessment (Fast track)
    September 6, 2017 = Received positive EA assessment, lodged EOI (489 Family sponsored - 60 pts)
    September 21, 2017 = Took PTE exam
    September 22, 2017 = Received PTE results (LRSW- 90/90/90/90), lodged 189 EOI (60 pts), updated 489 FS EOI (70 pts)
    September 26, 2017 = Lodged 190 EOI (NSW) 65 pts


    2018


    1 year wait... still no EOI invite. Decided to pursue student visa instead

    Course: Cert IV and Diploma - Work Health and Safety (DNA Kingston)

    October 15, 2018 = offer letter from school
    November 8, 2018 = Medical exam (St. Lukes)
    November 20, 2018 = Paid for tuition
    Novemeber 28, 2018 = Received COE
    December 2, 2018 = Lodged visa, after 1 min, granted!


    2019


    Feb 4 2019 = arrived to Perth


    2020


    Jan 2020 = Age increased to 30 pts
    Jan 20 2020 = Took NAATI
    Jan 26 2020 = Results for NAATI (passed) +5 pts
    Jan 27 2020 = lodged EOI 491 Family
    Feb 10 2020 = invited finally!
    Oct 8 2020 = 491 granted


    2023


    Oct 8 2023 = 191 Lodged
    Oct 30 2023 = 191 granted

  • dream.BIGdream.BIG Philippines
    Posts: 157Member
    Joined: May 27, 2019

    @MLBS said:

    @dream.BIG said:

    @MLBS said:

    @dream.BIG said:
    Hello po, saan okay mag hanap ng house for rent? Still undecided if I'll go for NSW or in WA.

    I live in WA and my partner used to live in NSW before coming here. Malaki daw difference ng rent dito, mas mura daw sa WA. For reference, we rent a 4 bedroom 2 storey house for 550 a week. Wala daw ganyang price sa NSW

    Mahirap po ba maka hanap ng house sa WA?

    Currently, super hirap. May napapakita na akong employment history and willing din ako magbayad ng rent months in advance pero di pa rin ako nakukuha. Sa house viewing, parang 10 parties ang interested in 15 mins lang. Mga citizen pa yun so anong laban ko haha. Nakuha ko lang tong place ko kasi may nafriend kaming agent by chance. Pero sa normal application wala ako napala. 1 month akong naghouse viewing halos everyday to no avail

    Saan ka muna nag stay while looking for a house? Are you with your family? How about sa job hunting, challenging din po ba?

  • MLBSMLBS Manila
    Posts: 972Member
    Joined: Sep 11, 2016

    @dream.BIG said:

    @MLBS said:

    @dream.BIG said:

    @MLBS said:

    @dream.BIG said:
    Hello po, saan okay mag hanap ng house for rent? Still undecided if I'll go for NSW or in WA.

    I live in WA and my partner used to live in NSW before coming here. Malaki daw difference ng rent dito, mas mura daw sa WA. For reference, we rent a 4 bedroom 2 storey house for 550 a week. Wala daw ganyang price sa NSW

    Mahirap po ba maka hanap ng house sa WA?

    Currently, super hirap. May napapakita na akong employment history and willing din ako magbayad ng rent months in advance pero di pa rin ako nakukuha. Sa house viewing, parang 10 parties ang interested in 15 mins lang. Mga citizen pa yun so anong laban ko haha. Nakuha ko lang tong place ko kasi may nafriend kaming agent by chance. Pero sa normal application wala ako napala. 1 month akong naghouse viewing halos everyday to no avail

    Saan ka muna nag stay while looking for a house? Are you with your family? How about sa job hunting, challenging din po ba?

    @dream.BIG said:

    @MLBS said:

    @dream.BIG said:

    @MLBS said:

    @dream.BIG said:
    Hello po, saan okay mag hanap ng house for rent? Still undecided if I'll go for NSW or in WA.

    I live in WA and my partner used to live in NSW before coming here. Malaki daw difference ng rent dito, mas mura daw sa WA. For reference, we rent a 4 bedroom 2 storey house for 550 a week. Wala daw ganyang price sa NSW

    Mahirap po ba maka hanap ng house sa WA?

    Currently, super hirap. May napapakita na akong employment history and willing din ako magbayad ng rent months in advance pero di pa rin ako nakukuha. Sa house viewing, parang 10 parties ang interested in 15 mins lang. Mga citizen pa yun so anong laban ko haha. Nakuha ko lang tong place ko kasi may nafriend kaming agent by chance. Pero sa normal application wala ako napala. 1 month akong naghouse viewing halos everyday to no avail

    Saan ka muna nag stay while looking for a house? Are you with your family? How about sa job hunting, challenging din po ba?

    I was staying in a room with housemates before looking for my own place. Sa job hunting kanya kanyang exp yan so mahirap magsabi, combination of skill and opportunity yan e.

    Kung bahay hinahanap mo asap magiging mahirap yan because of the market nowadays. Pag mga room stay marami nag aadvertise sa fb

    233411 Electronics Engineer (Age-30, Educ-15,English proficiency-20, NAATI - 5, Single, - 10 Relative sponsorship - 15)
    95 pts total


    2017


    June 3, 2017 = Graduated from College
    July 8, 2017 = Took IELTS GT
    July 21, 2017 = received IELTS results (LRWS = 8/9/7.5/7)
    August 11, 2017 = Lodged EA assessment (Fast track)
    September 6, 2017 = Received positive EA assessment, lodged EOI (489 Family sponsored - 60 pts)
    September 21, 2017 = Took PTE exam
    September 22, 2017 = Received PTE results (LRSW- 90/90/90/90), lodged 189 EOI (60 pts), updated 489 FS EOI (70 pts)
    September 26, 2017 = Lodged 190 EOI (NSW) 65 pts


    2018


    1 year wait... still no EOI invite. Decided to pursue student visa instead

    Course: Cert IV and Diploma - Work Health and Safety (DNA Kingston)

    October 15, 2018 = offer letter from school
    November 8, 2018 = Medical exam (St. Lukes)
    November 20, 2018 = Paid for tuition
    Novemeber 28, 2018 = Received COE
    December 2, 2018 = Lodged visa, after 1 min, granted!


    2019


    Feb 4 2019 = arrived to Perth


    2020


    Jan 2020 = Age increased to 30 pts
    Jan 20 2020 = Took NAATI
    Jan 26 2020 = Results for NAATI (passed) +5 pts
    Jan 27 2020 = lodged EOI 491 Family
    Feb 10 2020 = invited finally!
    Oct 8 2020 = 491 granted


    2023


    Oct 8 2023 = 191 Lodged
    Oct 30 2023 = 191 granted

  • magueromaguero Adelaide
    Posts: 831Member
    Joined: Oct 24, 2016

    @dream.BIG

    When you apply for a house here you will need to provide several references including your employer & current property agent or landlord. Kapag bago palang dito, yung references will be a bit of a problem sa house application. So it helps din na magshare house muna para magkaroon ka ng reference. Make sure lang na yung matitirahan mo bibigyan ka ng reference. Yung iba kasi hindi helpful pagdating sa ganyan.

  • kimpossiblekimpossible Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Sep 22, 2019

    Hello po, nag-eexpire po ba yung CFO? Pwede ba siyang kunin kahit mga 7 months pa yung alis? Thank you.

    sabina12silverbullet
  • awinawin Posts: 13Member
    Joined: May 31, 2020

    Good morning.

    Meron po bang existing list or guidelines para sa Big Move. Plano po namin ng partner ko to arrive to Melbourne ng January 2023.

    Received visa grant - Nov 18, 2022

    sabina12lmsg06kidfrompolomolokharingkingkingera222reemonEeOZ

    Engineering Technologist - 233914 | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 10 | Education : 15 | De-Facto : 10 | NAATI: 5 | State: 5

    17 Mar 2020 - PTE, Proficient
    11 Sept 2020 - EAUST Positive Assessment Received
    14 Sept 2020 - EOI submitted for 189 - 85 pts
    10 Oct 2020 - PTE, Superior (Update 189 EOI)
    20 Aug 2021 - Passed the NAATI CCL Exam (EOI - 90 pts)
    12 Aug 2022 - ROI submitted for VIC 190
    23 Aug 2022 - Pre-invite received from VIC 190
    29 Aug 2022 - Nomination approved | Received ITA for VIC 190
    08 Sept 2022- Lodged 190 Visa (submitted Form 80)
    23 Sept 2022 - Submitted NBI Clearance
    03 Oct 2022 - Medical exam at St. Luke's BGC
    10 Oct 2022 - Medical exam Clearance

    18 Nov 2022 - Visa Grant - Offshore

    No CO Contact / Direct Grant

  • songhyeky0songhyeky0 UAE
    Posts: 201Member
    Joined: Jul 03, 2021

    Guys, Kelangan ba ng OEC kapag lilipad from Manila to Sydney. 190 po ang visa ko.

    ANZSCO 233211-CIVIL ENGINEER
    Age: 30pts
    English: 20pts
    Qualification: 15pts
    Overseas Experience: 15pts
    CCL: 5pts
    Partner-No Partner: 10pts

    01-Nov-22 - GRANTED visa 190
    21-Oct-22 - Responded to CO contact request
    12-Oct-22 - CO contact
    22-Feb-22 - Visa Application lodged
    22-Feb-22 - NBI Clearance and UAE police clearance received
    14-Jan-22 - Skillselect invitation received
    11-Jan-22 - NSW nomination received
    24-Dec-21 - EA Skills Re-assessment result received - SUCCESSFUL
    15-Aug-20 - PTE Academic Exam result - SUPERIOR
    17-Feb-20 - NAATI test result received - PASS

  • nashmacoy101nashmacoy101 Makati City
    Posts: 248Member
    Joined: Jul 13, 2017

    @songhyeky0 said:
    Guys, Kelangan ba ng OEC kapag lilipad from Manila to Sydney. 190 po ang visa ko.

    Nope but need CFO certificate/CFO sticker. Meron na silang online seminar.

    sabina12mikelletigerlance

    ANZSCO 233211 | Civil Engineer
    07.09.2022 VISA GRANT (SC 190 NSW - 95PTS)
    09.08.2022 Qatar PCC
    18.06.2022 Medicals
    10.06.2022 Lodge Visa
    19.05.2022 Received final ITA from Skillselect
    18.05.2022 Received ITA from NSW and applied the same day
    16.05.2022 Created 3rd EOI
    27.04.2022 Received ITA from NSW (nasa junk folder kaya diko nakita, ayun expired link!)
    12.2021 Created 2nd EOI
    09.2020 Created 1st EOI pero na'lock kasi nakalimutan ko password at ung 3 questions KEK
    12.09.2020 PTE-A Wife (Proficient)
    07.09.2020 PTE-A L83 R90 S90 W90
    16.07.2020 Duplicate letter wife
    06.07.2020 RSEA outcome
    02.03.2020 PTE-A L75 R78 S85 W76
    01.2020 - back on track sa AU dream (sana magtuloy-tuloy na!)
    12.2017 - 12.2019: 2 years hiatus
    11.2017 EA outcome received
    08.2017 EA outcome letter wife

  • EricTCEricTC Posts: 157Member
    Joined: Jun 12, 2021

    Hi. For visa 491 holders out there, need pa ba ipaconvert ang PH drivers license to Aus? Meron bang grace period to use PH drivers license for time being? Thank you.

    mikelle

    233214 - Structural Engineer
    visa 189 = 85pts | visa 190 = 90pts | visa 491 = 100pts
    ..
    Timeline:
    08/06/2021 - Contacted an Immigration Agent
    11/06/2021 - Preparation of Initial Documents (including 3 Career Episode Essays, SS etc.)
    25/08/2021 - Completion of all Initial Documents
    05/09/2021 - Start of PTE Academic Review (English Exam)
    30/10/2021 - PTE Academic Exam & Results ( L:90 | R:83 | S:90| W:90 ) Superior, First-Time Test Taker
    04/11/2021 - EA Skills Assessment submitted for 233214 - Structural Engineer
    23/11/2021 - Positive EA Skills Assessment outcome
    25/11/2021 - EOI submitted
    Around January 2022 - ROI submitted (RDA Sydney NSW) - not invited
    Around March 2022 - ROI submitted (Northern Rivers NSW)
    08/04/2022 - Pre-invite Received (Northern Rivers NSW)
    06/05/2022 - Received ITA (Northern Rivers NSW)
    13/06/2022 - Visa Lodged
    17/06/2022 - Health Examinations (Medical)
    30/06/2022 - Biometrics
    19/08/2022 - Visa Grant (Wooohooo! To God be all the glory!)
    22/09/2022 - Got Polio Vaccination Certificate from RHU
    10/10/2022 - Got Covid Vaccination Certificate online
    17/10/2022 - Secured a short-term accommodation in my regional area while offshore ($200 AUD incl. bills)
    06/11/2022 - Secured a long-term accommodation in my regional area while offshore ($180 AUD incl. bills)
    17/11/2022 - Big MOVE 2022
    ..
    PTE Exam Complete Preparation Guide:
    https://tinyurl.com/PTEPreparationGuide
    ..
    How I got an Australian visa in a span of 1.2 years
    https://tinyurl.com/HowIGotAnAustralianVisa
    ..
    Follow my YouTube channel for glimpse of regional Australia:
    https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeShortsEricTC
    ..
    James 1:5-6
    (New International Version)
    5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
    6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
    ..
    Testimony: God is always one step ahead.

  • songhyeky0songhyeky0 UAE
    Posts: 201Member
    Joined: Jul 03, 2021

    @nashmacoy101 said:

    @songhyeky0 said:
    Guys, Kelangan ba ng OEC kapag lilipad from Manila to Sydney. 190 po ang visa ko.

    Nope but need CFO certificate/CFO sticker. Meron na silang online seminar.

    Oi... Salamat pre. Igoogle ko nga yang CFO.

    ANZSCO 233211-CIVIL ENGINEER
    Age: 30pts
    English: 20pts
    Qualification: 15pts
    Overseas Experience: 15pts
    CCL: 5pts
    Partner-No Partner: 10pts

    01-Nov-22 - GRANTED visa 190
    21-Oct-22 - Responded to CO contact request
    12-Oct-22 - CO contact
    22-Feb-22 - Visa Application lodged
    22-Feb-22 - NBI Clearance and UAE police clearance received
    14-Jan-22 - Skillselect invitation received
    11-Jan-22 - NSW nomination received
    24-Dec-21 - EA Skills Re-assessment result received - SUCCESSFUL
    15-Aug-20 - PTE Academic Exam result - SUPERIOR
    17-Feb-20 - NAATI test result received - PASS

  • magueromaguero Adelaide
    Posts: 831Member
    Joined: Oct 24, 2016
    edited November 2022

    @EricTC said:
    Hi. For visa 491 holders out there, need pa ba ipaconvert ang PH drivers license to Aus? Meron bang grace period to use PH drivers license for time being? Thank you.

    The rules vary per state. In SA you can drive using your PH license for as long as your license hasn't expired and your PR hasn't been granted. Once your PR has been granted, you have 3 months to pass the tests needed to obtain a full license. Regardless of state, walang direct conversion of the PH license to an AU license. You need to pass the theory, hazard perception & vehicle on road tests in order to get a full AU license.

    mikellecaspersushi24
  • money_engineermoney_engineer Dubai, UAE
    Posts: 63Member
    Joined: Apr 06, 2018

    Hello guys! Kakareceive ko lang ng 190 grant at andito pa ako sa UAE. Ask ko sana kung meron sa inyo naka-pagapply ng medicare ng nasa labas ng Australia? or pwde ba un? Anu ung mga requirements na kelangan? Tapos ung processing ay ilang weeks / araw? Nakita ko ung form tapos required nya ng address. Kelan kaya ang best time to apply? Plan namin magmove Q1 2023. Thanks in advance

    233914 Engineering Technologist | Age: 25 | Education: 15 | Overseas Experience: 15 | English: 20 | Partner Skills: 10 | NAATI CCL: 5 | Total: 90 (189) / 95 (190) / 105 (491) - Offshore

    08-Apr-18 | IELTS Results: L-8, R-8.5, S-7, W-6, Overall-7.5
    14-Sep-19 | Lodged EA MSA CDR + RSEA (Fast Track)
    18-Sep-19 | Contacted by EA, additional info
    23-Sep-19 | Received EA MSA CDR + RSEA (Fast Track) Positive Outcome
    29-Feb-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 1st Take)
    01-Mar-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-79, R-83, S-90, W-76, Overall-80 (Proficient)
    01-Jul-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 2nd Take; Partner - 1st Take)
    07-Jul-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-90, R-90, S-90, W-78, Overall-90 (Proficient)
    07-Jul-20 | PTE Results (Partner): L-79, R-83, S-90, W-80, Overall-82 (Superior)
    07-Jul-20 | Lodged EA MSA CDR (Fast Track) (Partner)
    14-Jul-20 | NAATI CCL Examination (Online)
    27-Jul-20 | Received EA MSA CDR (Fast Track) (Partner) Positive Outcome
    27-Jul-20 | Lodged initial EOI at 80 points
    28-Jul-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 3rd Take)
    28-Jul-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-90, R-78, S-90, W-85, Overall-86 (Proficient)
    29-Jul-20 | NAATI CCL Examination Results - Passed - 70/90
    29-Jul-20 | Updated EOI at 85 points
    08-Aug-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 4th Take)
    08-Aug-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-90, R-88, S-90, W-90, Overall-90 (Superior)
    08-Aug-20 | Updated EOI at 95 points
    16-Jan-21 | Points down to 90 points (189) due to age
    21-Dec-21 | EOI NSW 190 - 95 points
    19-Jan-22 | EOI VIC 190 - 95 points
    08-Jul-22 | EOI WA 190 - 95 points
    09-Jul-22 | EOI WA 491 - 105 points
    27-Jul-22 | EOI 189 - 90 points - EXPIRED
    29-Jul-22 | EOI 189 - 90 points - SUBMITTED
    11-Aug-22 | VIC 190 - ROI submitted
    23-Aug-22 | VIC 190 - PRE-INVITE received
    25-Aug-22 | VIC 190 - ITA received
    19-Sep-2022 | Lodged (uploaded all docs incl. Form 80 and 1221)
    24-Sep-2022 | Medical cleared:
    21-Nov-2022 | Direct Grant VIC 190 PR (Thank you Lord)
    XX-XXX-2023 | Big move!

  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
    Posts: 985Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2016

    @money_engineer said:
    Hello guys! Kakareceive ko lang ng 190 grant at andito pa ako sa UAE. Ask ko sana kung meron sa inyo naka-pagapply ng medicare ng nasa labas ng Australia? or pwde ba un? Anu ung mga requirements na kelangan? Tapos ung processing ay ilang weeks / araw? Nakita ko ung form tapos required nya ng address. Kelan kaya ang best time to apply? Plan namin magmove Q1 2023. Thanks in advance

    Ako lang, I think better pag naka lipat ka na. Anyway, yung medicare app, same day naman. So pag apply mo, after ng application mo, gagana na yun app, so may medicare number ka na at digital card. takbo na agad yun. Parang ang hirap kasi, if wala ka pa dito, saan nila papadala yung physical card. Tapos when you apply, kailangan ng phone number and bank account details. maganda if meron ka na nung mga yun before you apply. ako lang naman :)

    mikellemoney_engineer

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • money_engineermoney_engineer Dubai, UAE
    Posts: 63Member
    Joined: Apr 06, 2018

    @xiaolico said:

    @money_engineer said:
    Hello guys! Kakareceive ko lang ng 190 grant at andito pa ako sa UAE. Ask ko sana kung meron sa inyo naka-pagapply ng medicare ng nasa labas ng Australia? or pwde ba un? Anu ung mga requirements na kelangan? Tapos ung processing ay ilang weeks / araw? Nakita ko ung form tapos required nya ng address. Kelan kaya ang best time to apply? Plan namin magmove Q1 2023. Thanks in advance

    Ako lang, I think better pag naka lipat ka na. Anyway, yung medicare app, same day naman. So pag apply mo, after ng application mo, gagana na yun app, so may medicare number ka na at digital card. takbo na agad yun. Parang ang hirap kasi, if wala ka pa dito, saan nila papadala yung physical card. Tapos when you apply, kailangan ng phone number and bank account details. maganda if meron ka na nung mga yun before you apply. ako lang naman :)

    I see, got it! Thanks po sa response :smile:

    233914 Engineering Technologist | Age: 25 | Education: 15 | Overseas Experience: 15 | English: 20 | Partner Skills: 10 | NAATI CCL: 5 | Total: 90 (189) / 95 (190) / 105 (491) - Offshore

    08-Apr-18 | IELTS Results: L-8, R-8.5, S-7, W-6, Overall-7.5
    14-Sep-19 | Lodged EA MSA CDR + RSEA (Fast Track)
    18-Sep-19 | Contacted by EA, additional info
    23-Sep-19 | Received EA MSA CDR + RSEA (Fast Track) Positive Outcome
    29-Feb-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 1st Take)
    01-Mar-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-79, R-83, S-90, W-76, Overall-80 (Proficient)
    01-Jul-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 2nd Take; Partner - 1st Take)
    07-Jul-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-90, R-90, S-90, W-78, Overall-90 (Proficient)
    07-Jul-20 | PTE Results (Partner): L-79, R-83, S-90, W-80, Overall-82 (Superior)
    07-Jul-20 | Lodged EA MSA CDR (Fast Track) (Partner)
    14-Jul-20 | NAATI CCL Examination (Online)
    27-Jul-20 | Received EA MSA CDR (Fast Track) (Partner) Positive Outcome
    27-Jul-20 | Lodged initial EOI at 80 points
    28-Jul-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 3rd Take)
    28-Jul-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-90, R-78, S-90, W-85, Overall-86 (Proficient)
    29-Jul-20 | NAATI CCL Examination Results - Passed - 70/90
    29-Jul-20 | Updated EOI at 85 points
    08-Aug-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 4th Take)
    08-Aug-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-90, R-88, S-90, W-90, Overall-90 (Superior)
    08-Aug-20 | Updated EOI at 95 points
    16-Jan-21 | Points down to 90 points (189) due to age
    21-Dec-21 | EOI NSW 190 - 95 points
    19-Jan-22 | EOI VIC 190 - 95 points
    08-Jul-22 | EOI WA 190 - 95 points
    09-Jul-22 | EOI WA 491 - 105 points
    27-Jul-22 | EOI 189 - 90 points - EXPIRED
    29-Jul-22 | EOI 189 - 90 points - SUBMITTED
    11-Aug-22 | VIC 190 - ROI submitted
    23-Aug-22 | VIC 190 - PRE-INVITE received
    25-Aug-22 | VIC 190 - ITA received
    19-Sep-2022 | Lodged (uploaded all docs incl. Form 80 and 1221)
    24-Sep-2022 | Medical cleared:
    21-Nov-2022 | Direct Grant VIC 190 PR (Thank you Lord)
    XX-XXX-2023 | Big move!

  • ysmnslysmnsl Singapore
    Posts: 22Member
    Joined: Oct 16, 2019

    Hello po!
    Ask ko lang po if kelangan pa ng CFO papuntang AU kung hindi naman po kami manggagaling sa Pinas? SG po kasi ang country of departure namin.

    May I know po if ano ang mga requirements sa first entry? Except sa passport and grant letter po. Thank you in advance sa sasagot. 🙏🏻😊

  • ysmnslysmnsl Singapore
    Posts: 22Member
    Joined: Oct 16, 2019

    @ysmnsl said:
    Hello po!
    Ask ko lang po if kelangan pa ng CFO papuntang AU kung hindi naman po kami manggagaling sa Pinas? SG po kasi ang country of departure namin.

    May I know po if ano ang mga requirements sa first entry? Except sa passport and grant letter po. Thank you in advance sa sasagot. 🙏🏻😊

    For Visa190 Holder po. 😊

  • australiandreamsaustraliandreams Posts: 39Member
    Joined: Aug 22, 2019

    Hello sa mga naka-BM na. Tinatatakan pa po ba yung passport pagka first entry sa Au? Thank you.

  • ga2auga2au NSW
    Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
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    Anu pong need asikasuhin na mga documents? Just the grant letter will do?

    mikelle

    232412- Illustrator | Total: 65

    2018 Oct- Lodged VETASSESS application
    2018 Dec- PTE Test
    2018 Dec- Proficient
    2019 Mar- VETASSESS Positive Outcome
    2019 Jun- Created EOI for NSW
    2019 Jun- Applied SA 489
    2019 Aug- Invitation to apply from SA 489
    2019 Aug- Lodge Visa Application SA 489
    2019 Sep 09- Medical
    2019 Sep 11- Medical deferred
    2019 Oct 19- Start TB treatment
    2019 Oct 21- Pre-invite from NSW 190
    2019 Oct 26- Invitation to apply from NSW Visa 190
    2019 Oct 24- Pre-invite from ACT 190 ( Didn't pursue it because lack of job opportunities)
    2019 Nov 10- Lodge NSW Visa 190
    2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489
    2020 Apr 16- Finished TB treatment ( yey! )
    2020 Jun 08-Sputum results negative
    2020 Jun 12-Panel physician sent emedical ( Awaiting for clearance )
    2020 Jun 23 -Medical Health cleared ( Sa wakas Praise God! )
    2020 Jun 23 -Frontload Form 815_Health undertaking
    2022 Aug 22 - CO Contacted me for new Medicals, PCC and Form 80
    2022 Sept 7 - Uploaded requested documents.
    2022 Nov 25- Golden Grant!

  • jennyCjennyC Davao
    Posts: 71Member
    Joined: Oct 02, 2018

    @MLBS said:

    @dream.BIG said:

    @MLBS said:

    @dream.BIG said:
    Hello po, saan okay mag hanap ng house for rent? Still undecided if I'll go for NSW or in WA.

    I live in WA and my partner used to live in NSW before coming here. Malaki daw difference ng rent dito, mas mura daw sa WA. For reference, we rent a 4 bedroom 2 storey house for 550 a week. Wala daw ganyang price sa NSW

    Mahirap po ba maka hanap ng house sa WA?

    Currently, super hirap. May napapakita na akong employment history and willing din ako magbayad ng rent months in advance pero di pa rin ako nakukuha. Sa house viewing, parang 10 parties ang interested in 15 mins lang. Mga citizen pa yun so anong laban ko haha. Nakuha ko lang tong place ko kasi may nafriend kaming agent by chance. Pero sa normal application wala ako napala. 1 month akong naghouse viewing halos everyday to no avail

    Hello po. Pwd po ba maging reference ang relative? Yung kapatid ko citizen po pero nasa ibang state.

  • koalajourneykoalajourney Posts: 48Member
    Joined: Dec 11, 2019

    Hello po. Sa mga nagrequest ng CFO sticker. How to fill-up ang fields regarding Address and contact number of destination. I have no contact and place to stay pa sa AUS.

  • JoninhoJoninho Shepparton, VIC
    Posts: 86Member
    Joined: Apr 05, 2022

    @australiandreams said:
    Hello sa mga naka-BM na. Tinatatakan pa po ba yung passport pagka first entry sa Au? Thank you.

    Nope. Digital record na po. Kahit noong una kong punta dito 5 yrs ago wala nang tatak. :)

    australiandreams
  • EricTCEricTC Posts: 157Member
    Joined: Jun 12, 2021

    Hello guys! :)

    Tanong ko lang po if paano magtransfer from BDO account (PHP Peso) to Commonwealth Bank (AUD), pwede po ba magtransfer?

    Or kailangan ko po muna mag withdraw from BDO then deposit nalang sa Commonwealth account?

    Thank you!

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  • ga2auga2au NSW
    Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
    Joined: Aug 28, 2018

    @EricTC said:
    Hello guys! :)

    Tanong ko lang po if paano magtransfer from BDO account (PHP Peso) to Commonwealth Bank (AUD), pwede po ba magtransfer?

    Or kailangan ko po muna mag withdraw from BDO then deposit nalang sa Commonwealth account?

    Thank you!

    Makakapag open ka lang ata pero di siya magagamit hanggat di ka nakakarating Aus. Were finding ways din to transfer our moekaos need ata tlaga andun kana

    232412- Illustrator | Total: 65

    2018 Oct- Lodged VETASSESS application
    2018 Dec- PTE Test
    2018 Dec- Proficient
    2019 Mar- VETASSESS Positive Outcome
    2019 Jun- Created EOI for NSW
    2019 Jun- Applied SA 489
    2019 Aug- Invitation to apply from SA 489
    2019 Aug- Lodge Visa Application SA 489
    2019 Sep 09- Medical
    2019 Sep 11- Medical deferred
    2019 Oct 19- Start TB treatment
    2019 Oct 21- Pre-invite from NSW 190
    2019 Oct 26- Invitation to apply from NSW Visa 190
    2019 Oct 24- Pre-invite from ACT 190 ( Didn't pursue it because lack of job opportunities)
    2019 Nov 10- Lodge NSW Visa 190
    2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489
    2020 Apr 16- Finished TB treatment ( yey! )
    2020 Jun 08-Sputum results negative
    2020 Jun 12-Panel physician sent emedical ( Awaiting for clearance )
    2020 Jun 23 -Medical Health cleared ( Sa wakas Praise God! )
    2020 Jun 23 -Frontload Form 815_Health undertaking
    2022 Aug 22 - CO Contacted me for new Medicals, PCC and Form 80
    2022 Sept 7 - Uploaded requested documents.
    2022 Nov 25- Golden Grant!

  • ispidprikispidprik Posts: 143Member
    Joined: Apr 16, 2020

    @ga2au said:

    @EricTC said:
    Hello guys! :)

    Tanong ko lang po if paano magtransfer from BDO account (PHP Peso) to Commonwealth Bank (AUD), pwede po ba magtransfer?

    Or kailangan ko po muna mag withdraw from BDO then deposit nalang sa Commonwealth account?

    Thank you!

    Makakapag open ka lang ata pero di siya magagamit hanggat di ka nakakarating Aus. Were finding ways din to transfer our moekaos need ata tlaga andun kana

    I think pde ka nman mgdala ng cash in excess of 10k. You just have to declare and provide evidence ng source of money. Pde dn bank transfers im not sure with bdo pero majority allows nman transfer to international bank thou with limit nga lang or bka you could explore remitly.

  • JoninhoJoninho Shepparton, VIC
    Posts: 86Member
    Joined: Apr 05, 2022

    @ispidprik said:

    @ga2au said:

    @EricTC said:
    Hello guys! :)

    Tanong ko lang po if paano magtransfer from BDO account (PHP Peso) to Commonwealth Bank (AUD), pwede po ba magtransfer?

    Or kailangan ko po muna mag withdraw from BDO then deposit nalang sa Commonwealth account?

    Thank you!

    Makakapag open ka lang ata pero di siya magagamit hanggat di ka nakakarating Aus. Were finding ways din to transfer our moekaos need ata tlaga andun kana

    I think pde ka nman mgdala ng cash in excess of 10k. You just have to declare and provide evidence ng source of money. Pde dn bank transfers im not sure with bdo pero majority allows nman transfer to international bank thou with limit nga lang or bka you could explore remitly.

    This is rather risky. Posible kang i-question and pag hinalaang sangkot sa money laundering kung mag dadala ka ng excess 10K. Pwede mo namang ma access ang Ph bank account mo on your mobile (provided you have the app) when your Ph sim has activated its roaming status. Saka mo ma transfer ang pera mo to your Aus bank.

  • ga2auga2au NSW
    Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
    Joined: Aug 28, 2018

    @ispidprik said:

    @ga2au said:

    @EricTC said:
    Hello guys! :)

    Tanong ko lang po if paano magtransfer from BDO account (PHP Peso) to Commonwealth Bank (AUD), pwede po ba magtransfer?

    Or kailangan ko po muna mag withdraw from BDO then deposit nalang sa Commonwealth account?

    Thank you!

    Makakapag open ka lang ata pero di siya magagamit hanggat di ka nakakarating Aus. Were finding ways din to transfer our moekaos need ata tlaga andun kana

    I think pde ka nman mgdala ng cash in excess of 10k. You just have to declare and provide evidence ng source of money. Pde dn bank transfers im not sure with bdo pero majority allows nman transfer to international bank thou with limit nga lang or bka you could explore remitly.

    Hindi ko po option yung bringing more 10k kasi dami pang tatanungin. Were planning on bring 8k cash max. Then ung the rest baka I transfer nlang namin thru bank. Safest way for us

    era222mikelle

    232412- Illustrator | Total: 65

    2018 Oct- Lodged VETASSESS application
    2018 Dec- PTE Test
    2018 Dec- Proficient
    2019 Mar- VETASSESS Positive Outcome
    2019 Jun- Created EOI for NSW
    2019 Jun- Applied SA 489
    2019 Aug- Invitation to apply from SA 489
    2019 Aug- Lodge Visa Application SA 489
    2019 Sep 09- Medical
    2019 Sep 11- Medical deferred
    2019 Oct 19- Start TB treatment
    2019 Oct 21- Pre-invite from NSW 190
    2019 Oct 26- Invitation to apply from NSW Visa 190
    2019 Oct 24- Pre-invite from ACT 190 ( Didn't pursue it because lack of job opportunities)
    2019 Nov 10- Lodge NSW Visa 190
    2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489
    2020 Apr 16- Finished TB treatment ( yey! )
    2020 Jun 08-Sputum results negative
    2020 Jun 12-Panel physician sent emedical ( Awaiting for clearance )
    2020 Jun 23 -Medical Health cleared ( Sa wakas Praise God! )
    2020 Jun 23 -Frontload Form 815_Health undertaking
    2022 Aug 22 - CO Contacted me for new Medicals, PCC and Form 80
    2022 Sept 7 - Uploaded requested documents.
    2022 Nov 25- Golden Grant!

  • BenjHams1313BenjHams1313 Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Nov 21, 2022

    Hi Everyone,
    Question lang po lalo na sa naka BM na recently pa Aus.
    Nag re-require padin po ba na mag provide ng Travel Insurance para makalabas ng Pinas? Thank you.

    Nag Email ako recently sa Bureau of Immigration so far ito reply sakin specific sa Emmigrants:
    -PH Passport
    -Permanent Visa/Residence Card
    -Departure Card
    -CFO Sticker/Certificate for first time migrants
    -Required travel and Health Docu as specified by country or destination

    May disclaimer lang sa dulo na subject padin sa Agent and IATF guidelines

    mikelle
  • ispidprikispidprik Posts: 143Member
    Joined: Apr 16, 2020

    @Joninho said:

    @ispidprik said:

    @ga2au said:

    @EricTC said:
    Hello guys! :)

    Tanong ko lang po if paano magtransfer from BDO account (PHP Peso) to Commonwealth Bank (AUD), pwede po ba magtransfer?

    Or kailangan ko po muna mag withdraw from BDO then deposit nalang sa Commonwealth account?

    Thank you!

    Makakapag open ka lang ata pero di siya magagamit hanggat di ka nakakarating Aus. Were finding ways din to transfer our moekaos need ata tlaga andun kana

    I think pde ka nman mgdala ng cash in excess of 10k. You just have to declare and provide evidence ng source of money. Pde dn bank transfers im not sure with bdo pero majority allows nman transfer to international bank thou with limit nga lang or bka you could explore remitly.

    This is rather risky. Posible kang i-question and pag hinalaang sangkot sa money laundering kung mag dadala ka ng excess 10K. Pwede mo namang ma access ang Ph bank account mo on your mobile (provided you have the app) when your Ph sim has activated its roaming status. Saka mo ma transfer ang pera mo to your Aus bank.

    Valid nman but we we’re able to do this naman for business without no issues same as with our friend who recently migrated sa AU. They had no issues dn nman you just have to bring proofs nga lang.if you’re traveling as tourist for sure mas mainit sa mata nila but they’ll see nman sa visa mo na migrating ka na and most likely first entry pa. But yeah the risk is still there. Just do what your comfortable with. Goodluck!

    _sebodemacho
  • jakibantilesjakibantiles Sydney
    Posts: 315Member
    Joined: Jan 14, 2019

    @ga2au said:

    Hindi ko po option yung bringing more 10k kasi dami pang tatanungin. Were planning on bring 8k cash max. Then ung the rest baka I transfer nlang namin thru bank. Safest way for us

    Inabot ng 2wks bago namin nagamit yung debit card namin sa NAB kahit nakabukas na yung account bago pa kami dumating.

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