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  • tigerlancetigerlance Philippines
    Posts: 567Member
    Joined: Mar 09, 2018

    @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.

    Pwede bang ganito if ang pera mo ay PHP?
    Or open ng australian dollar account sa BPI or BDO then ikaw na mismong magwire transfer sa AU account?
    Ano kaya ang fees or charges if done by yourself pag online.

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

    @jakibantiles said:

    @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.

    Bakit ang tagal? NAB din ako and I transferred money before I moved to AU. Kinuha ko yung EFTPOS card in the morning & then nung hapon nagamit ko na sa grocery.

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

    @jakibantiles said:

    @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.

    I see. So good thing to bring cash too. 8k enough for 1-2months?

    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!

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

    @maguero said:

    @jakibantiles said:

    @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.

    Bakit ang tagal? NAB din ako and I transferred money before I moved to AU. Kinuha ko yung EFTPOS card in the morning & then nung hapon nagamit ko na sa grocery.

    Pwede po ba? I saw that we cant use the account pag offshore pa. When po kayu nag BM?

    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!

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

    @maguero said:

    @jakibantiles said:

    @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.

    Bakit ang tagal? NAB din ako and I transferred money before I moved to AU. Kinuha ko yung EFTPOS card in the morning & then nung hapon nagamit ko na sa grocery.

    Dec29 kasi kami nakalabas ng quarantine. So nabusy siguro amg banks kahit bukas sila.

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

    @ga2au said:

    @maguero said:

    @jakibantiles said:

    @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.

    Bakit ang tagal? NAB din ako and I transferred money before I moved to AU. Kinuha ko yung EFTPOS card in the morning & then nung hapon nagamit ko na sa grocery.

    Pwede po ba? I saw that we cant use the account pag offshore pa. When po kayu nag BM?

    You can't use the money in the account until after you visit the bank for KYC. During that visit bibigyan ka ng EFTPOS card which you can activate at the branch and you can start using it. If you want a Visa or Mastercard na debit card, you can apply na during that visit and they will mail it to your residence.

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

    @maguero said:

    @ga2au said:

    @maguero said:

    @jakibantiles said:

    @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.

    Bakit ang tagal? NAB din ako and I transferred money before I moved to AU. Kinuha ko yung EFTPOS card in the morning & then nung hapon nagamit ko na sa grocery.

    Pwede po ba? I saw that we cant use the account pag offshore pa. When po kayu nag BM?

    You can't use the money in the account until after you visit the bank for KYC. During that visit bibigyan ka ng EFTPOS card which you can activate at the branch and you can start using it. If you want a Visa or Mastercard na debit card, you can apply na during that visit and they will mail it to your residence.

    So pwede mag deposit? Tawag siguro ako ng NAB dito

    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!

  • _sebodemacho_sebodemacho Melbourne, VIC
    Posts: 1,005Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 13, 2019
    edited December 2022

    @ga2au said:

    @maguero said:

    @ga2au said:

    @maguero said:

    @jakibantiles said:

    @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.

    Bakit ang tagal? NAB din ako and I transferred money before I moved to AU. Kinuha ko yung EFTPOS card in the morning & then nung hapon nagamit ko na sa grocery.

    Pwede po ba? I saw that we cant use the account pag offshore pa. When po kayu nag BM?

    You can't use the money in the account until after you visit the bank for KYC. During that visit bibigyan ka ng EFTPOS card which you can activate at the branch and you can start using it. If you want a Visa or Mastercard na debit card, you can apply na during that visit and they will mail it to your residence.

    So pwede mag deposit? Tawag siguro ako ng NAB dito

    Madam, recently nag change na ng rules ang NAB. Di na sila nagaallow mag open ng account ang mga new migrants before arrival.

    https://www.nab.com.au/personal/travel-and-overseas-banking/moving-to-australia

    Mangyayari nyan, pagdating nyo na lang kayo mag open then transfer nyo na lang online yung pera from SG account to NAB.

    DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!

    "We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams." - Les Brown

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    189 (95), 190 (100)


    2023

    14 Nov | BIG MOVE
    01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
    --- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side ---
    19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!

    2022 - Pandemic Eases Off

    17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
    15 Nov | Medical Test
    03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn
    03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!!
    31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
    27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
    26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC
    26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!!
    21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW
    21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
    xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired

    2021 - Pandemic Still

    25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
    01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189

    2020 - Pandemic

    19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC
    30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed
    09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior)
    19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
    12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired

    2019

    24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired

    2018

    --- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
    01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!

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

    @ga2au said:

    @maguero said:

    @ga2au said:

    @maguero said:

    @jakibantiles said:

    @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.

    Bakit ang tagal? NAB din ako and I transferred money before I moved to AU. Kinuha ko yung EFTPOS card in the morning & then nung hapon nagamit ko na sa grocery.

    Pwede po ba? I saw that we cant use the account pag offshore pa. When po kayu nag BM?

    You can't use the money in the account until after you visit the bank for KYC. During that visit bibigyan ka ng EFTPOS card which you can activate at the branch and you can start using it. If you want a Visa or Mastercard na debit card, you can apply na during that visit and they will mail it to your residence.

    So pwede mag deposit? Tawag siguro ako ng NAB dito

    Nagdeposit ako from the Philippines. Parang AU$1k lang yata yung handcarry ko.

    Yun talaga yung purpose ng new migrant account - to deposit money in para pagdating sa AU may magagamit na.

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

    Yun talaga yung purpose ng new migrant account - to deposit money before you leave your home country para pagdating sa AU may magagamit na, at hindi kailangan i-exceed yung allowable limit for handcarry.

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

    @_sebodemacho said:

    @ga2au said:

    @maguero said:

    @ga2au said:

    @maguero said:

    @jakibantiles said:

    @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.

    Bakit ang tagal? NAB din ako and I transferred money before I moved to AU. Kinuha ko yung EFTPOS card in the morning & then nung hapon nagamit ko na sa grocery.

    Pwede po ba? I saw that we cant use the account pag offshore pa. When po kayu nag BM?

    You can't use the money in the account until after you visit the bank for KYC. During that visit bibigyan ka ng EFTPOS card which you can activate at the branch and you can start using it. If you want a Visa or Mastercard na debit card, you can apply na during that visit and they will mail it to your residence.

    So pwede mag deposit? Tawag siguro ako ng NAB dito

    Madam, recently nag change na ng rules ang NAB. Di na sila nagaallow mag open ng account ang mga new migrants before arrival.

    https://www.nab.com.au/personal/travel-and-overseas-banking/moving-to-australia

    Mangyayari nyan, pagdating nyo na lang kayo mag open then transfer nyo na lang online yung pera from SG account to NAB.

    Yun lang, wala na pala sa NAB.

    Meron pa sa Commbank if you are really after this option.

    https://www.commbank.com.au/moving-to-australia/banking.html

  • _sebodemacho_sebodemacho Melbourne, VIC
    Posts: 1,005Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 13, 2019
    edited December 2022

    @maguero said:

    @_sebodemacho said:

    @ga2au said:

    @maguero said:

    @ga2au said:

    @maguero said:

    @jakibantiles said:

    @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.

    Bakit ang tagal? NAB din ako and I transferred money before I moved to AU. Kinuha ko yung EFTPOS card in the morning & then nung hapon nagamit ko na sa grocery.

    Pwede po ba? I saw that we cant use the account pag offshore pa. When po kayu nag BM?

    You can't use the money in the account until after you visit the bank for KYC. During that visit bibigyan ka ng EFTPOS card which you can activate at the branch and you can start using it. If you want a Visa or Mastercard na debit card, you can apply na during that visit and they will mail it to your residence.

    So pwede mag deposit? Tawag siguro ako ng NAB dito

    Madam, recently nag change na ng rules ang NAB. Di na sila nagaallow mag open ng account ang mga new migrants before arrival.

    https://www.nab.com.au/personal/travel-and-overseas-banking/moving-to-australia

    Mangyayari nyan, pagdating nyo na lang kayo mag open then transfer nyo na lang online yung pera from SG account to NAB.

    Yun lang, wala na pala sa NAB.

    Meron pa sa Commbank if you are really after this option.

    https://www.commbank.com.au/moving-to-australia/banking.html

    May restriction lang na 2wks before arrival date ka lang makakapag open sa CommBank pero pwede na rin yan, at least may option. Haha!

    DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!

    "We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams." - Les Brown

    261312 (Developer Programmer) - Main | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Wife

    189 (95), 190 (100)


    2023

    14 Nov | BIG MOVE
    01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
    --- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side ---
    19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!

    2022 - Pandemic Eases Off

    17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
    15 Nov | Medical Test
    03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn
    03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!!
    31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
    27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
    26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC
    26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!!
    21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW
    21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
    xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired

    2021 - Pandemic Still

    25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
    01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189

    2020 - Pandemic

    19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC
    30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed
    09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior)
    19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
    12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired

    2019

    24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired

    2018

    --- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
    01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!

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

    @_sebodemacho said:

    @ga2au said:

    @maguero said:

    @ga2au said:

    @maguero said:

    @jakibantiles said:

    @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.

    Bakit ang tagal? NAB din ako and I transferred money before I moved to AU. Kinuha ko yung EFTPOS card in the morning & then nung hapon nagamit ko na sa grocery.

    Pwede po ba? I saw that we cant use the account pag offshore pa. When po kayu nag BM?

    You can't use the money in the account until after you visit the bank for KYC. During that visit bibigyan ka ng EFTPOS card which you can activate at the branch and you can start using it. If you want a Visa or Mastercard na debit card, you can apply na during that visit and they will mail it to your residence.

    So pwede mag deposit? Tawag siguro ako ng NAB dito

    Madam, recently nag change na ng rules ang NAB. Di na sila nagaallow mag open ng account ang mga new migrants before arrival.

    https://www.nab.com.au/personal/travel-and-overseas-banking/moving-to-australia

    Mangyayari nyan, pagdating nyo na lang kayo mag open then transfer nyo na lang online yung pera from SG account to NAB.

    Yun nga alam ko e. Haha alam ko pwede last 3 years ago. Now cannot already

    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!

  • deybid9deybid9 Posts: 20Member
    Joined: Feb 01, 2021

    @_sebodemacho said:

    @maguero said:

    @_sebodemacho said:

    @ga2au said:

    @maguero said:

    @ga2au said:

    @maguero said:

    @jakibantiles said:

    @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.

    Bakit ang tagal? NAB din ako and I transferred money before I moved to AU. Kinuha ko yung EFTPOS card in the morning & then nung hapon nagamit ko na sa grocery.

    Pwede po ba? I saw that we cant use the account pag offshore pa. When po kayu nag BM?

    You can't use the money in the account until after you visit the bank for KYC. During that visit bibigyan ka ng EFTPOS card which you can activate at the branch and you can start using it. If you want a Visa or Mastercard na debit card, you can apply na during that visit and they will mail it to your residence.

    So pwede mag deposit? Tawag siguro ako ng NAB dito

    Madam, recently nag change na ng rules ang NAB. Di na sila nagaallow mag open ng account ang mga new migrants before arrival.

    https://www.nab.com.au/personal/travel-and-overseas-banking/moving-to-australia

    Mangyayari nyan, pagdating nyo na lang kayo mag open then transfer nyo na lang online yung pera from SG account to NAB.

    Yun lang, wala na pala sa NAB.

    Meron pa sa Commbank if you are really after this option.

    https://www.commbank.com.au/moving-to-australia/banking.html

    May restriction lang na 2wks before arrival date ka lang makakapag open sa CommBank pero pwede na rin yan, at least may option. Haha!

    Based sa website nila, you need to visit the branch in Australia before you can use your new account.

    Open a CommBank account up to 14 days before you arrive in Australia, or up to three months after you arrive. You’ll need to visit a branch once you arrive in Australia and provide identification documents and tax residency details before you can use your new account.

    jcrdream
  • jcrdreamjcrdream Philippines
    Posts: 36Member
    Joined: Dec 08, 2020

    May nakasubok na po bang mag-visit sa Australia, open ng bank account dun (mukhang pwede mo sa CommBank even as a tourist), go back to the PH and then deposit regularly into the AU bank account para slowly building up savings while nagpo-process ng visa application? Di ko lang sure kung advisable, baka nakakain lang ang fees sa conversion... Hehe.

  • preciouspillowpreciouspillow Melbourne
    Posts: 31Member
    Joined: Apr 24, 2018

    What we did po is open an ANZ account offshore(in PH). Then from BPI nag transfer kami ng funds to ANZ account. Before we arrive here, we already set an appointment with ANZ to claim the ATMs (actually sila yung nag initiate ng appointment). I just presented my passport and binigay na nila yung ATM. The funds we transferred is less than $10k kaya within the day the credit na sya. (Yes, even offshore I could check my ANZ account).

    https://www.anz.com.au/personal/bank-accounts/open-account/#moving

    Tip 1: If magpapa transfer kayo sa BPI magpapalit narin kayo na AUD para isang puntahan nalang. I request nyo narin yung existing credit/debit cards to be accepted in Au. Although di naman required.
    Tip 2: Nag ask ako sa branch manager if I could leave a remittance form na blank yung amount and they accepted it. Para if ever kulang funds namin ipapa process ko nlang sa kanya.. Thankfully hindi na namin nagamit.

    Documents Presented sa BPI:
    BPI Form (not sure kung remittance, pero dun kami sa bank humingi)
    Plane ticket
    Visa
    CoE (since SV kami)

    Hope this helps.

    W: [TOTAL: 75+5] |Age: 25|English: 10|Education: 15|Partner: 10|Exp: 15| State: 5
    H: [TOTAL: 65+5] |Age: 25|English: 10|Education: 10|Partner: 10|Exp: 10| State: 5

    19 Sep 2022: PTE
    28 Sep 2022: ACS Skills Assessment Lodge
    12 Dec 2022: ACS Skills Assessment Result 261312 Developer Programmer
    12 Dec 2022: EOI
    16 Dec 2022: ROI VIC Lodge (H) 65+5
    13 Jan 2023: ROI VIC Lodge (W) 75+5
    24 Jan 2023: VIC Pre Invite (H & W)
    02 Mar 2023: VIC Nomination
    03 Mar 2023: 190 Lodged - Onshore

    ============================================================================
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    5 PTEs, 2 Review centres, 2 skills assessments (Not including hubby's) quite a long and bumpy ride but we NEVER GIVE UP.

  • jcrdreamjcrdream Philippines
    Posts: 36Member
    Joined: Dec 08, 2020

    @preciouspillow said:
    What we did po is open an ANZ account offshore(in PH). Then from BPI nag transfer kami ng funds to ANZ account. Before we arrive here, we already set an appointment with ANZ to claim the ATMs (actually sila yung nag initiate ng appointment). I just presented my passport and binigay na nila yung ATM. The funds we transferred is less than $10k kaya within the day the credit na sya. (Yes, even offshore I could check my ANZ account).

    https://www.anz.com.au/personal/bank-accounts/open-account/#moving

    Tip 1: If magpapa transfer kayo sa BPI magpapalit narin kayo na AUD para isang puntahan nalang. I request nyo narin yung existing credit/debit cards to be accepted in Au. Although di naman required.
    Tip 2: Nag ask ako sa branch manager if I could leave a remittance form na blank yung amount and they accepted it. Para if ever kulang funds namin ipapa process ko nlang sa kanya.. Thankfully hindi na namin nagamit.

    Documents Presented sa BPI:
    BPI Form (not sure kung remittance, pero dun kami sa bank humingi)
    Plane ticket
    Visa
    CoE (since SV kami)

    Hope this helps.

    Hello po, sa pag-transfer po from BPI to ANZ, ang physical BPI branch po ba mismo ang nag-facilitate or ginawa niyo po all online? And may specific reason po ba why ANZ po ang napili nyo?

    Salamat po!

  • preciouspillowpreciouspillow Melbourne
    Posts: 31Member
    Joined: Apr 24, 2018

    @jcrdream said:

    @preciouspillow said:
    What we did po is open an ANZ account offshore(in PH). Then from BPI nag transfer kami ng funds to ANZ account. Before we arrive here, we already set an appointment with ANZ to claim the ATMs (actually sila yung nag initiate ng appointment). I just presented my passport and binigay na nila yung ATM. The funds we transferred is less than $10k kaya within the day the credit na sya. (Yes, even offshore I could check my ANZ account).

    https://www.anz.com.au/personal/bank-accounts/open-account/#moving

    Tip 1: If magpapa transfer kayo sa BPI magpapalit narin kayo na AUD para isang puntahan nalang. I request nyo narin yung existing credit/debit cards to be accepted in Au. Although di naman required.
    Tip 2: Nag ask ako sa branch manager if I could leave a remittance form na blank yung amount and they accepted it. Para if ever kulang funds namin ipapa process ko nlang sa kanya.. Thankfully hindi na namin nagamit.

    Documents Presented sa BPI:
    BPI Form (not sure kung remittance, pero dun kami sa bank humingi)
    Plane ticket
    Visa
    CoE (since SV kami)

    Hope this helps.

    Hello po, sa pag-transfer po from BPI to ANZ, ang physical BPI branch po ba mismo ang nag-facilitate or ginawa niyo po all online? And may specific reason po ba why ANZ po ang napili nyo?

    Salamat po!

    Pumunta po ako sa BPI branch mismo. I think hindi pa pwede online nun (early 2022). But before going there, nag ask na ako ng mga requirements etc. ANZ lang napili namin kasi yun din bank ng sister ko and nasa top 4 naman sya kaya I think reliable. So far I have no problems with them.

    jcrdream

    W: [TOTAL: 75+5] |Age: 25|English: 10|Education: 15|Partner: 10|Exp: 15| State: 5
    H: [TOTAL: 65+5] |Age: 25|English: 10|Education: 10|Partner: 10|Exp: 10| State: 5

    19 Sep 2022: PTE
    28 Sep 2022: ACS Skills Assessment Lodge
    12 Dec 2022: ACS Skills Assessment Result 261312 Developer Programmer
    12 Dec 2022: EOI
    16 Dec 2022: ROI VIC Lodge (H) 65+5
    13 Jan 2023: ROI VIC Lodge (W) 75+5
    24 Jan 2023: VIC Pre Invite (H & W)
    02 Mar 2023: VIC Nomination
    03 Mar 2023: 190 Lodged - Onshore

    ============================================================================
    Our journey started in 2018.
    5 PTEs, 2 Review centres, 2 skills assessments (Not including hubby's) quite a long and bumpy ride but we NEVER GIVE UP.

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

    @preciouspillow said:
    What we did po is open an ANZ account offshore(in PH). Then from BPI nag transfer kami ng funds to ANZ account. Before we arrive here, we already set an appointment with ANZ to claim the ATMs (actually sila yung nag initiate ng appointment). I just presented my passport and binigay na nila yung ATM. The funds we transferred is less than $10k kaya within the day the credit na sya. (Yes, even offshore I could check my ANZ account).

    https://www.anz.com.au/personal/bank-accounts/open-account/#moving

    Tip 1: If magpapa transfer kayo sa BPI magpapalit narin kayo na AUD para isang puntahan nalang. I request nyo narin yung existing credit/debit cards to be accepted in Au. Although di naman required.
    Tip 2: Nag ask ako sa branch manager if I could leave a remittance form na blank yung amount and they accepted it. Para if ever kulang funds namin ipapa process ko nlang sa kanya.. Thankfully hindi na namin nagamit.

    Documents Presented sa BPI:
    BPI Form (not sure kung remittance, pero dun kami sa bank humingi)
    Plane ticket
    Visa
    CoE (since SV kami)

    Hope this helps.

    This is when po? Kasi ngayun chinecheck ko website ng ANZ dito Sg, we cant open unless andun kami. Or we can open pero di pwedeng mag transfer hanggat di naveverify sa Australia

    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!

  • preciouspillowpreciouspillow Melbourne
    Posts: 31Member
    Joined: Apr 24, 2018

    @ga2au said:

    @preciouspillow said:
    What we did po is open an ANZ account offshore(in PH). Then from BPI nag transfer kami ng funds to ANZ account. Before we arrive here, we already set an appointment with ANZ to claim the ATMs (actually sila yung nag initiate ng appointment). I just presented my passport and binigay na nila yung ATM. The funds we transferred is less than $10k kaya within the day the credit na sya. (Yes, even offshore I could check my ANZ account).

    https://www.anz.com.au/personal/bank-accounts/open-account/#moving

    Tip 1: If magpapa transfer kayo sa BPI magpapalit narin kayo na AUD para isang puntahan nalang. I request nyo narin yung existing credit/debit cards to be accepted in Au. Although di naman required.
    Tip 2: Nag ask ako sa branch manager if I could leave a remittance form na blank yung amount and they accepted it. Para if ever kulang funds namin ipapa process ko nlang sa kanya.. Thankfully hindi na namin nagamit.

    Documents Presented sa BPI:
    BPI Form (not sure kung remittance, pero dun kami sa bank humingi)
    Plane ticket
    Visa
    CoE (since SV kami)

    Hope this helps.

    This is when po? Kasi ngayun chinecheck ko website ng ANZ dito Sg, we cant open unless andun kami. Or we can open pero di pwedeng mag transfer hanggat di naveverify sa Australia

    January 2022 lang.. Didn't know they changed na..

    W: [TOTAL: 75+5] |Age: 25|English: 10|Education: 15|Partner: 10|Exp: 15| State: 5
    H: [TOTAL: 65+5] |Age: 25|English: 10|Education: 10|Partner: 10|Exp: 10| State: 5

    19 Sep 2022: PTE
    28 Sep 2022: ACS Skills Assessment Lodge
    12 Dec 2022: ACS Skills Assessment Result 261312 Developer Programmer
    12 Dec 2022: EOI
    16 Dec 2022: ROI VIC Lodge (H) 65+5
    13 Jan 2023: ROI VIC Lodge (W) 75+5
    24 Jan 2023: VIC Pre Invite (H & W)
    02 Mar 2023: VIC Nomination
    03 Mar 2023: 190 Lodged - Onshore

    ============================================================================
    Our journey started in 2018.
    5 PTEs, 2 Review centres, 2 skills assessments (Not including hubby's) quite a long and bumpy ride but we NEVER GIVE UP.

  • atheleneathelene Brisbane
    Posts: 766Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2018

    @jcrdream said:
    May nakasubok na po bang mag-visit sa Australia, open ng bank account dun (mukhang pwede mo sa CommBank even as a tourist), go back to the PH and then deposit regularly into the AU bank account para slowly building up savings while nagpo-process ng visa application? Di ko lang sure kung advisable, baka nakakain lang ang fees sa conversion... Hehe.

    I'm not sure if pwede ang tourist, but generally if you're moving here (permanently na or as student), pwede naman. Although hahanapan ka ng Australian address, kasi dun nila ipapadala ang bank statements and debit card mo (I think bank statements are accepted as proof of address because of this).

    Depending on the transfer fees, baka mas sulit kung iilang transfer lang (1-3 big transfers) instead of monthly deposits, especially kung fixed rate sya. Kung big move ka na, pwede ka rin magdala ng more than $10k through the airport per person, just need to declare that you're moving permanently kaya malaki ang dala.

    232111 (Architect) | Current points: 65

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    11-08-2020 Applied for student visa (PhD), onshore application.
    28-02-2022 Submitted application to AACA for skills assessment (OQA Stage 1)
    27-05-2022 Received skills assessment outcome (Suitable/Positive)
    Next steps: PTE exam

  • preciouspillowpreciouspillow Melbourne
    Posts: 31Member
    Joined: Apr 24, 2018

    @ga2au said:

    @preciouspillow said:
    What we did po is open an ANZ account offshore(in PH). Then from BPI nag transfer kami ng funds to ANZ account. Before we arrive here, we already set an appointment with ANZ to claim the ATMs (actually sila yung nag initiate ng appointment). I just presented my passport and binigay na nila yung ATM. The funds we transferred is less than $10k kaya within the day the credit na sya. (Yes, even offshore I could check my ANZ account).

    https://www.anz.com.au/personal/bank-accounts/open-account/#moving

    Tip 1: If magpapa transfer kayo sa BPI magpapalit narin kayo na AUD para isang puntahan nalang. I request nyo narin yung existing credit/debit cards to be accepted in Au. Although di naman required.
    Tip 2: Nag ask ako sa branch manager if I could leave a remittance form na blank yung amount and they accepted it. Para if ever kulang funds namin ipapa process ko nlang sa kanya.. Thankfully hindi na namin nagamit.

    Documents Presented sa BPI:
    BPI Form (not sure kung remittance, pero dun kami sa bank humingi)
    Plane ticket
    Visa
    CoE (since SV kami)

    Hope this helps.

    This is when po? Kasi ngayun chinecheck ko website ng ANZ dito Sg, we cant open unless andun kami. Or we can open pero di pwedeng mag transfer hanggat di naveverify sa Australia

    I was verified po via phone po pala, tumawag sila sakin sa PH number ko. But ofcourse before nila ibigay yung ATM another verification and may mga pinasagutan pa silang client profile blah blah.

    jennyC

    W: [TOTAL: 75+5] |Age: 25|English: 10|Education: 15|Partner: 10|Exp: 15| State: 5
    H: [TOTAL: 65+5] |Age: 25|English: 10|Education: 10|Partner: 10|Exp: 10| State: 5

    19 Sep 2022: PTE
    28 Sep 2022: ACS Skills Assessment Lodge
    12 Dec 2022: ACS Skills Assessment Result 261312 Developer Programmer
    12 Dec 2022: EOI
    16 Dec 2022: ROI VIC Lodge (H) 65+5
    13 Jan 2023: ROI VIC Lodge (W) 75+5
    24 Jan 2023: VIC Pre Invite (H & W)
    02 Mar 2023: VIC Nomination
    03 Mar 2023: 190 Lodged - Onshore

    ============================================================================
    Our journey started in 2018.
    5 PTEs, 2 Review centres, 2 skills assessments (Not including hubby's) quite a long and bumpy ride but we NEVER GIVE UP.

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

    Just an update, we can transfer from PH bank account to AU bank account and vise versa using the **Wise **app

    ispidprik

    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.

  • DryxztDryxzt Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2020

    @EricTC said:
    Just an update, we can transfer from PH bank account to AU bank account and vise versa using the **Wise **app

    How? Can Wise now add PHP currency to the app?

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

    @Dryxzt said:

    @EricTC said:
    Just an update, we can transfer from PH bank account to AU bank account and vise versa using the **Wise **app

    How? Can Wise now add PHP currency to the app?

    You can cash in in AU dollar directly from PH bank account. They will convert.

    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.

  • bakedmac1907bakedmac1907 Posts: 35Member
    Joined: Aug 08, 2022

    @EricTC said:

    @Dryxzt said:

    @EricTC said:
    Just an update, we can transfer from PH bank account to AU bank account and vise versa using the **Wise **app

    How? Can Wise now add PHP currency to the app?

    You can cash in in AU dollar directly from PH bank account. They will convert.

    Meaning po need pumunta ng bank physically not online through app? Or how did you do it po?

    ANZSCO Code : Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)
    POINTS BREAKDOWN
    Age: 25 | English PTE: 20 | Education:15 | State Nomination: 5 | Work Experience: 10 | Partner : 10
    Visa 189 : 80 Visa 190 : 85
    Nov 9, 2022 - submitted ACS skill assessment for Computer Network & Systems Engineer
    Dec 5, 2022 - PTE S: 90 W: 88 R: 90 L: 83
    Jan 24, 2023 - ACS Result - Positive
    Feb 3, 2023 - Lodge EOI 189 and 190 VIC (189:75 points & VIC - 190:80points)
    March 6, 2023 - Lodge 190 & 491 NSW
    March 9, 2023 - Partner skills assessment positive result
    March 9, 2023 - Relodge EOI with updated points(189:80 points, NSW & VIC - 190:85points, 491:95points)
    July 26, 2023 - took NAATI CCL test(sana pumasa)
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    Lodged EOI for different states.

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

    @EricTC said:
    Just an update, we can transfer from PH bank account to AU bank account and vise versa using the **Wise **app

    Which bank please. Is wise app legit?

    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!

  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 783Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    @ga2au said:

    @EricTC said:
    Just an update, we can transfer from PH bank account to AU bank account and vise versa using the **Wise **app

    Which bank please. Is wise app legit?

    Wise (formerly Transferwise) is legit and safe. May mobile app sya and website. I used it before as my payroll account (nung offshore ang employer ko) and also use regularly it for 200 USD+ transactions with my credit card. Medyo malaki lang yung fees IMO, pero real-time transaction siya and wala naman akong naging problema ever sa security. Di ko na lang kino-connect sa accounts ko so my financial details don't stay there.

    212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW

    2020

    December 5: Started consulting with agents

    2021

    March 5: Hiatus

    2022

    February 28: Resumed my application
    June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
    June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
    June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
    June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
    August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
    August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
    September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
    November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
    November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
    December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
    December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
    December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
    December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW

    2023

    January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
    January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
    January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
    January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
    February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
    March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
    March 13: Medicals
    March 17: Police clearance
    March 21: Medicals cleared
    April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
    October 16: Received commencement email
    December 28: PR VISA GRANT

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

    @era222 said:

    @ga2au said:

    @EricTC said:
    Just an update, we can transfer from PH bank account to AU bank account and vise versa using the **Wise **app

    Which bank please. Is wise app legit?

    Wise (formerly Transferwise) is legit and safe. May mobile app sya and website. I used it before as my payroll account (nung offshore ang employer ko) and also use regularly it for 200 USD+ transactions with my credit card. Medyo malaki lang yung fees IMO, pero real-time transaction siya and wala naman akong naging problema ever sa security. Di ko na lang kino-connect sa accounts ko so my financial details don't stay there.

    So correct me po if im wrong. Create muna ako ng account with any banks in Australia while offshore then use wise to transfer my sgd money to the Australian bank?

    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!

  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 783Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    @ga2au said:

    @era222 said:

    @ga2au said:

    @EricTC said:
    Just an update, we can transfer from PH bank account to AU bank account and vise versa using the **Wise **app

    Which bank please. Is wise app legit?

    Wise (formerly Transferwise) is legit and safe. May mobile app sya and website. I used it before as my payroll account (nung offshore ang employer ko) and also use regularly it for 200 USD+ transactions with my credit card. Medyo malaki lang yung fees IMO, pero real-time transaction siya and wala naman akong naging problema ever sa security. Di ko na lang kino-connect sa accounts ko so my financial details don't stay there.

    So correct me po if im wrong. Create muna ako ng account with any banks in Australia while offshore then use wise to transfer my sgd money to the Australian bank?

    Ay, that one I'm not so sure kung yan ba ang specific na meaning ng reply ni sir @EricTC. But I do know you can connect your bank there and send money to another foreign bank account. Di ko lang matandaan if naga-accommodate ba si Wise ng SGD, probably yes since major financial player si SG... PHP kasi wala si Wise.

    212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW

    2020

    December 5: Started consulting with agents

    2021

    March 5: Hiatus

    2022

    February 28: Resumed my application
    June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
    June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
    June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
    June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
    August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
    August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
    September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
    November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
    November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
    December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
    December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
    December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
    December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW

    2023

    January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
    January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
    January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
    January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
    February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
    March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
    March 13: Medicals
    March 17: Police clearance
    March 21: Medicals cleared
    April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
    October 16: Received commencement email
    December 28: PR VISA GRANT

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