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Posts: 567Member
Joined: Mar 09, 2018
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.
19/04/2011 IELTS Competent L:7.0, R: 7.5, W: 6.0, S: 6.0, OBS: 6.5
27/03/2018 PTE Proficient L:73, R: 70, W: 73, S: 78, OBS: 71
07/07/2018 Received Passport (10 years expiry)
08/08/2018 Received Driver's Licence 5 years
09/10/2018 0600H EA Queued for Assessment
29/10/2018 0530H Assessment in Progress
29/10/2018 1200H Outcome Received (Positive)
16/11/2019 1326H EOI Lodged 491 Family Sponsored 90 pts.
28/11/2019 NBI Application. (HIT)
09/12/2019 NBI Clearance Claimed at NBI Ermita for Faster processing
09/01/2020 2100H ITA 491
14/01/2020 Received Sponsorship Documents
20/01/2020 Payroll Statement of Account
27/01/2020 E medical at Nationwide Baguio
28/01/2020 E medical No Action Required. Nationwide Submitted to DHA
29/01/2020 Received Current Payslip
02/02/2020 SSS Inquiry System
07/02/2020 Reference Letter Current
07/02/2020 Provident Fund Update
10/02/2020 Polio Vaccination Certificate
12/02/2020 BIR Form 2316 updated to 2019
15/02/2020 Lodgment of Visa. Frontloaded all Docs including Form 80, 1221, 1281, medicals as per guidelines
18/02/2020 Form 1023
07/05/2020 CO allocated
27/10/2020 Direct Grant. No CO Contact.
19/05/2022 The Big Move
Posts: 831Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016
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.
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
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2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489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!
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
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!
Posts: 315Member
Joined: Jan 14, 2019
Dec29 kasi kami nakalabas ng quarantine. So nabusy siguro amg banks kahit bukas sila.
ANZSCO 233512 | Mechanical Engineer | Age: 30, Education: 15, Work Experience: 10, PTE: 20, Spouse: 10, CCL: 5 | State Nom: 5 (NSW)
Lodged Visa 482 | 17 Mar 2020 | Granted 24 Sep 2020 while Offshore
Travel Exemption | DOA: 08 Oct 2020 | Approved: 12 Oct 2020
Lodged EOI: Visa 190/95pts NSW
DOE: 23 Dec 2020
Pre-Invite: 10 June 2021
ITA: 18 June 2021
Visa Lodge: 05 Aug 2021
Medical: 31 Jan 2022
Visa Grant: 20 Apr 2022
Posts: 831Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016
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.
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
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!
Posts: 1,017Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
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
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!
Posts: 831Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016
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.
Posts: 831Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016
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.
Posts: 831Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016
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
Posts: 1,017Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
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!
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
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!
Joined: Feb 01, 2021
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.
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.
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
============================================================================
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.
Posts: 36Member
Joined: Dec 08, 2020
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!
Posts: 31Member
Joined: Apr 24, 2018
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.
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.
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
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!
Posts: 31Member
Joined: Apr 24, 2018
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.
Posts: 766Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2018
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
30-01-2018 Applied for student visa (MArchSci), offshore application.
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
Posts: 31Member
Joined: Apr 24, 2018
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.
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.
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
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.
Joined: Aug 13, 2020
How? Can Wise now add PHP currency to the app?
Joined: Jun 12, 2021
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.
Joined: Aug 08, 2022
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)
Aug 17, 2023 - NAATI CCL Result - FAILed
Lodged EOI for different states.
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
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!
Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
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
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
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!
Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
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