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

    @seeyouinau said:
    Hi! If visa 190 holder and na hire ng employer sa pinas habang offshore pa pero start date is few days after arrival, may I know if may need pa asikasuhin na docs sa pinas like POEA? Or no need kasi di naman considered OFW and resident na? Ano din po madalas hinahanap sa immigration airport sa pinas? Thank you! 🫶

    You mean na-hire ka ng employer sa Australia, ba? I think no need na ang POEA, kasi Permanent Resident visa ang gagamitin mo (not a working visa) and given na nun na as a PR may working rights ka sa Australia. Make sure to arrange for your CFO!

    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

  • seeyouinauseeyouinau Posts: 34Member
    Joined: May 03, 2022

    @era222 said:

    @seeyouinau said:
    Hi! If visa 190 holder and na hire ng employer sa pinas habang offshore pa pero start date is few days after arrival, may I know if may need pa asikasuhin na docs sa pinas like POEA? Or no need kasi di naman considered OFW and resident na? Ano din po madalas hinahanap sa immigration airport sa pinas? Thank you! 🫶

    You mean na-hire ka ng employer sa Australia, ba? I think no need na ang POEA, kasi Permanent Resident visa ang gagamitin mo (not a working visa) and given na nun na as a PR may working rights ka sa Australia. Make sure to arrange for your CFO!

    Yes po, after grant din naman nagsimula hiring process. Oki. Just making sure din po. Baka kasi mamaya hanapan ako ng IO ng POEA. Hehe. Visa grant, ticket, accomodation, CFO, passport lang po meron ako. Hehe. Thanks po!

    Road to Permanent Residency | 311213 Medical Laboratory technician
    Visa SN 190 New South Wales, Australia

    Dec 17 2021 - English Exam (IELTS - Proficient)
    Feb 8 2022 - Signed with ACN Southern
    Feb 15 2022 - AIMS Assessment Application
    July 18 2022 - Recognized as a Medical Laboratory Technician + Invitation to seat in for the September Examination
    July 21 2022 - created EOIs as a Medical Laboratory Technician (All states)
    September 15 2022 - AIMS Examination
    October 5 2022 - NSW invitation for nomination (pre-invite) Visa 190
    October 12 2022 - NSW nomination Application
    October 22 2022 - WA invitation for nomination Visa 491 (decided not to push)
    October 26 2022 - Nomination Approval from NSW (EOI status change from Submitted to Invited)
    October 27 2022 - Received the mail from AIMS that I passed the exam! Recognized as a 311213 Medical Laboratory Technician and 234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist
    November 23 2022 - Lodged Visa 190 Application
    December 5 2022 - CO contact for Medicals
    December 6 2022 - Medicals (NHSI Makati) cleared last December 19 2022
    January 24 2023 - Visa 190 GRANT

    Romans 8:18
    What's meant for you will never pass by you as long as you are putting yourself out there and actively seeking opportunities.
    Believe in the power of your dreams! The universe will make the stars align for you too!

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

    @seeyouinau said:

    @era222 said:

    @seeyouinau said:
    Hi! If visa 190 holder and na hire ng employer sa pinas habang offshore pa pero start date is few days after arrival, may I know if may need pa asikasuhin na docs sa pinas like POEA? Or no need kasi di naman considered OFW and resident na? Ano din po madalas hinahanap sa immigration airport sa pinas? Thank you! 🫶

    You mean na-hire ka ng employer sa Australia, ba? I think no need na ang POEA, kasi Permanent Resident visa ang gagamitin mo (not a working visa) and given na nun na as a PR may working rights ka sa Australia. Make sure to arrange for your CFO!

    Yes po, after grant din naman nagsimula hiring process. Oki. Just making sure din po. Baka kasi mamaya hanapan ako ng IO ng POEA. Hehe. Visa grant, ticket, accomodation, CFO, passport lang po meron ako. Hehe. Thanks po!

    True, hot topic pa naman ngayon ang mga IOs na humihingi ng kahit anong document just to confuse you. To be super sure (ako lang 'to :D), I'd try reaching calling/emailing POEA na rin, para in case hanapan nga may solid proof ka na not needed for your PR visa. Pero praning move ko lang yan :D Good luck!

    seeyouinaumikelle

    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

  • koaladreamkoaladream Posts: 18Member
    Joined: Nov 02, 2022

    @seeyouinau said:
    Hi! If visa 190 holder and na hire ng employer sa pinas habang offshore pa pero start date is few days after arrival, may I know if may need pa asikasuhin na docs sa pinas like POEA? Or no need kasi di naman considered OFW and resident na? Ano din po madalas hinahanap sa immigration airport sa pinas? Thank you! 🫶

    Wow, good for you! Akala ko mahirap mahire while offshore. Congrats! :) May i ask po where in AU were you hired?

  • seeyouinauseeyouinau Posts: 34Member
    Joined: May 03, 2022

    @era222 said:

    @seeyouinau said:

    @era222 said:

    @seeyouinau said:
    Hi! If visa 190 holder and na hire ng employer sa pinas habang offshore pa pero start date is few days after arrival, may I know if may need pa asikasuhin na docs sa pinas like POEA? Or no need kasi di naman considered OFW and resident na? Ano din po madalas hinahanap sa immigration airport sa pinas? Thank you! 🫶

    You mean na-hire ka ng employer sa Australia, ba? I think no need na ang POEA, kasi Permanent Resident visa ang gagamitin mo (not a working visa) and given na nun na as a PR may working rights ka sa Australia. Make sure to arrange for your CFO!

    Yes po, after grant din naman nagsimula hiring process. Oki. Just making sure din po. Baka kasi mamaya hanapan ako ng IO ng POEA. Hehe. Visa grant, ticket, accomodation, CFO, passport lang po meron ako. Hehe. Thanks po!

    True, hot topic pa naman ngayon ang mga IOs na humihingi ng kahit anong document just to confuse you. To be super sure (ako lang 'to :D), I'd try reaching calling/emailing POEA na rin, para in case hanapan nga may solid proof ka na not needed for your PR visa. Pero praning move ko lang yan :D Good luck!

    Thank you! Kaloka kasi yung emails ng POEA laging nagffail ang sending. Try ko gawan paraan. Thank you so much! 🫶

    era222

    Road to Permanent Residency | 311213 Medical Laboratory technician
    Visa SN 190 New South Wales, Australia

    Dec 17 2021 - English Exam (IELTS - Proficient)
    Feb 8 2022 - Signed with ACN Southern
    Feb 15 2022 - AIMS Assessment Application
    July 18 2022 - Recognized as a Medical Laboratory Technician + Invitation to seat in for the September Examination
    July 21 2022 - created EOIs as a Medical Laboratory Technician (All states)
    September 15 2022 - AIMS Examination
    October 5 2022 - NSW invitation for nomination (pre-invite) Visa 190
    October 12 2022 - NSW nomination Application
    October 22 2022 - WA invitation for nomination Visa 491 (decided not to push)
    October 26 2022 - Nomination Approval from NSW (EOI status change from Submitted to Invited)
    October 27 2022 - Received the mail from AIMS that I passed the exam! Recognized as a 311213 Medical Laboratory Technician and 234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist
    November 23 2022 - Lodged Visa 190 Application
    December 5 2022 - CO contact for Medicals
    December 6 2022 - Medicals (NHSI Makati) cleared last December 19 2022
    January 24 2023 - Visa 190 GRANT

    Romans 8:18
    What's meant for you will never pass by you as long as you are putting yourself out there and actively seeking opportunities.
    Believe in the power of your dreams! The universe will make the stars align for you too!

  • seeyouinauseeyouinau Posts: 34Member
    Joined: May 03, 2022

    @koaladream said:

    @seeyouinau said:
    Hi! If visa 190 holder and na hire ng employer sa pinas habang offshore pa pero start date is few days after arrival, may I know if may need pa asikasuhin na docs sa pinas like POEA? Or no need kasi di naman considered OFW and resident na? Ano din po madalas hinahanap sa immigration airport sa pinas? Thank you! 🫶

    Wow, good for you! Akala ko mahirap mahire while offshore. Congrats! :) May i ask po where in AU were you hired?

    Hello po! Tnry ko lang din. Onshore application balak ko pero nagtry ako mag quick apply sa seek, tapos nagdredretso na. Hehe. Sa Sydney po ako na-hire. Visa 190 NSW po ako :)

    Conboyboyera222lydelmpStbMTAuMACINOZ2023ChiliGarlicSaucenutzagi26kingsolomondJoninhokidfrompolomolok

    Road to Permanent Residency | 311213 Medical Laboratory technician
    Visa SN 190 New South Wales, Australia

    Dec 17 2021 - English Exam (IELTS - Proficient)
    Feb 8 2022 - Signed with ACN Southern
    Feb 15 2022 - AIMS Assessment Application
    July 18 2022 - Recognized as a Medical Laboratory Technician + Invitation to seat in for the September Examination
    July 21 2022 - created EOIs as a Medical Laboratory Technician (All states)
    September 15 2022 - AIMS Examination
    October 5 2022 - NSW invitation for nomination (pre-invite) Visa 190
    October 12 2022 - NSW nomination Application
    October 22 2022 - WA invitation for nomination Visa 491 (decided not to push)
    October 26 2022 - Nomination Approval from NSW (EOI status change from Submitted to Invited)
    October 27 2022 - Received the mail from AIMS that I passed the exam! Recognized as a 311213 Medical Laboratory Technician and 234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist
    November 23 2022 - Lodged Visa 190 Application
    December 5 2022 - CO contact for Medicals
    December 6 2022 - Medicals (NHSI Makati) cleared last December 19 2022
    January 24 2023 - Visa 190 GRANT

    Romans 8:18
    What's meant for you will never pass by you as long as you are putting yourself out there and actively seeking opportunities.
    Believe in the power of your dreams! The universe will make the stars align for you too!

  • chemron9400chemron9400 Dubai
    Posts: 326Member
    Joined: Aug 06, 2019

    @seeyouinau said:

    @koaladream said:

    @seeyouinau said:
    Hi! If visa 190 holder and na hire ng employer sa pinas habang offshore pa pero start date is few days after arrival, may I know if may need pa asikasuhin na docs sa pinas like POEA? Or no need kasi di naman considered OFW and resident na? Ano din po madalas hinahanap sa immigration airport sa pinas? Thank you! 🫶

    Wow, good for you! Akala ko mahirap mahire while offshore. Congrats! :) May i ask po where in AU were you hired?

    Hello po! Tnry ko lang din. Onshore application balak ko pero nagtry ako mag quick apply sa seek, tapos nagdredretso na. Hehe. Sa Sydney po ako na-hire. Visa 190 NSW po ako :)

    Congrats po.. ano po nominated occupation nyo po?

    Nominated Occupation: 234211 (Chemist)
    Sept 3, 2019 - Vetassess assessment for Chemist
    Nov 18, 2019 - Positive Assessment (Thank you, God)
    March 4, 2020 - PTE Exam (L-77, R-72, W-78, S- 90)
    March 7, 2020 - EOI lodged (189/190 NSW)- 75/80
    November 21, 2020 - EOI lodged 190/491 SA
    Jan 25, 2022 - ROI Applied for 491 Riverina total points of 90
    September 1, 2022 - received pre-invite SA 491

  • seeyouinauseeyouinau Posts: 34Member
    Joined: May 03, 2022

    @chemron9400 said:

    @seeyouinau said:

    @koaladream said:

    @seeyouinau said:
    Hi! If visa 190 holder and na hire ng employer sa pinas habang offshore pa pero start date is few days after arrival, may I know if may need pa asikasuhin na docs sa pinas like POEA? Or no need kasi di naman considered OFW and resident na? Ano din po madalas hinahanap sa immigration airport sa pinas? Thank you! 🫶

    Wow, good for you! Akala ko mahirap mahire while offshore. Congrats! :) May i ask po where in AU were you hired?

    Hello po! Tnry ko lang din. Onshore application balak ko pero nagtry ako mag quick apply sa seek, tapos nagdredretso na. Hehe. Sa Sydney po ako na-hire. Visa 190 NSW po ako :)

    Congrats po.. ano po nominated occupation nyo po?

    Thank you. Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist po :)

    StbMTAutris_evangelistaChiliGarlicSauce

    Road to Permanent Residency | 311213 Medical Laboratory technician
    Visa SN 190 New South Wales, Australia

    Dec 17 2021 - English Exam (IELTS - Proficient)
    Feb 8 2022 - Signed with ACN Southern
    Feb 15 2022 - AIMS Assessment Application
    July 18 2022 - Recognized as a Medical Laboratory Technician + Invitation to seat in for the September Examination
    July 21 2022 - created EOIs as a Medical Laboratory Technician (All states)
    September 15 2022 - AIMS Examination
    October 5 2022 - NSW invitation for nomination (pre-invite) Visa 190
    October 12 2022 - NSW nomination Application
    October 22 2022 - WA invitation for nomination Visa 491 (decided not to push)
    October 26 2022 - Nomination Approval from NSW (EOI status change from Submitted to Invited)
    October 27 2022 - Received the mail from AIMS that I passed the exam! Recognized as a 311213 Medical Laboratory Technician and 234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist
    November 23 2022 - Lodged Visa 190 Application
    December 5 2022 - CO contact for Medicals
    December 6 2022 - Medicals (NHSI Makati) cleared last December 19 2022
    January 24 2023 - Visa 190 GRANT

    Romans 8:18
    What's meant for you will never pass by you as long as you are putting yourself out there and actively seeking opportunities.
    Believe in the power of your dreams! The universe will make the stars align for you too!

  • golddragongolddragon Posts: 62Member
    Joined: Nov 29, 2022

    @jammyness said:

    @golddragon said:

    @AspireAU21 said:
    Mas ok po ba ang face to face na pdos for cfo para mas mabilis makuha ang sticker? Matagal po ba dumating ang sticker pag online pdos? Thank you

    According po sa cfo months nadideliver ang sticker. Puwede din po pick up if nag online kayo. Pero ung online po meron digital certificate na iniissue para ipakita sa immigration. If you want the sticker po and convenient sainyo better to do face to face.

    Hello po. pag nagonline and ipipick-up yung sticker, puede po ba i-walk in to? or need pa ulit ipa-schedule?

    You need to schedule the pick-up po.

    jammyness
  • intdesigner_arkiintdesigner_arki SG
    Posts: 34Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2020

    @sureball5 said:
    Madami na ang na grant, ano plano nyo, kelan ang big move? :smiley:

    Just got NSW visa 491 grant! Thank you Lord 🙏🏻 planning to move this August 2023 with husband and 2yr old son 🙏🏻

    fordpera222whimpeelmsg06ianakyth15lunarcatStbMTAuirl031816dca123MACINOZ2023and 3 others.

    Visa 491 | NSW | Arch Draftsperson | 90 pts

    ITA: Feb 2022
    Lodged: May 2022
    Direct Grant: March 2023

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

    @intdesigner_arki said:

    @sureball5 said:
    Madami na ang na grant, ano plano nyo, kelan ang big move? :smiley:

    Just got NSW visa 491 grant! Thank you Lord 🙏🏻 planning to move this August 2023 with husband and 2yr old son 🙏🏻

    Nice, congrats! When did you lodge your app? :)

    MACINOZ2023

    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

  • koaladreamkoaladream Posts: 18Member
    Joined: Nov 02, 2022

    @seeyouinau said:

    @chemron9400 said:

    @seeyouinau said:

    @koaladream said:

    @seeyouinau said:
    Hi! If visa 190 holder and na hire ng employer sa pinas habang offshore pa pero start date is few days after arrival, may I know if may need pa asikasuhin na docs sa pinas like POEA? Or no need kasi di naman considered OFW and resident na? Ano din po madalas hinahanap sa immigration airport sa pinas? Thank you! 🫶

    Wow, good for you! Akala ko mahirap mahire while offshore. Congrats! :) May i ask po where in AU were you hired?

    Hello po! Tnry ko lang din. Onshore application balak ko pero nagtry ako mag quick apply sa seek, tapos nagdredretso na. Hehe. Sa Sydney po ako na-hire. Visa 190 NSW po ako :)

    Congrats po.. ano po nominated occupation nyo po?

    Thank you. Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist po :)

    Were you hired as a technician or scientist po?

  • seeyouinauseeyouinau Posts: 34Member
    Joined: May 03, 2022

    @koaladream said:

    @seeyouinau said:

    @chemron9400 said:

    @seeyouinau said:

    @koaladream said:

    @seeyouinau said:
    Hi! If visa 190 holder and na hire ng employer sa pinas habang offshore pa pero start date is few days after arrival, may I know if may need pa asikasuhin na docs sa pinas like POEA? Or no need kasi di naman considered OFW and resident na? Ano din po madalas hinahanap sa immigration airport sa pinas? Thank you! 🫶

    Wow, good for you! Akala ko mahirap mahire while offshore. Congrats! :) May i ask po where in AU were you hired?

    Hello po! Tnry ko lang din. Onshore application balak ko pero nagtry ako mag quick apply sa seek, tapos nagdredretso na. Hehe. Sa Sydney po ako na-hire. Visa 190 NSW po ako :)

    Congrats po.. ano po nominated occupation nyo po?

    Thank you. Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist po :)

    Were you hired as a technician or scientist po?

    Scientist po since I passed din the AIMS exam last September 2022 :)

    koaladream

    Road to Permanent Residency | 311213 Medical Laboratory technician
    Visa SN 190 New South Wales, Australia

    Dec 17 2021 - English Exam (IELTS - Proficient)
    Feb 8 2022 - Signed with ACN Southern
    Feb 15 2022 - AIMS Assessment Application
    July 18 2022 - Recognized as a Medical Laboratory Technician + Invitation to seat in for the September Examination
    July 21 2022 - created EOIs as a Medical Laboratory Technician (All states)
    September 15 2022 - AIMS Examination
    October 5 2022 - NSW invitation for nomination (pre-invite) Visa 190
    October 12 2022 - NSW nomination Application
    October 22 2022 - WA invitation for nomination Visa 491 (decided not to push)
    October 26 2022 - Nomination Approval from NSW (EOI status change from Submitted to Invited)
    October 27 2022 - Received the mail from AIMS that I passed the exam! Recognized as a 311213 Medical Laboratory Technician and 234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist
    November 23 2022 - Lodged Visa 190 Application
    December 5 2022 - CO contact for Medicals
    December 6 2022 - Medicals (NHSI Makati) cleared last December 19 2022
    January 24 2023 - Visa 190 GRANT

    Romans 8:18
    What's meant for you will never pass by you as long as you are putting yourself out there and actively seeking opportunities.
    Believe in the power of your dreams! The universe will make the stars align for you too!

  • koaladreamkoaladream Posts: 18Member
    Joined: Nov 02, 2022

    Hi everyone! Sa may experience po sa with commute, Is it safe to commute po sa sydney ng gabi especially midnight?

    StbMTAu
  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 783Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022
    edited March 2023

    @koaladream said:
    Hi everyone! Sa may experience po sa with commute, Is it safe to commute po sa sydney ng gabi especially midnight?

    Hi! As a first-timer holidayer sa Sydney earlier this month, I can say I felt very safe even commuting at night, especially as a girl. Mas anxious pa ako sa schedule ng transport dahil lang baguhan dun and didn't want to get lost, or run out of options — for example, nag sudden shutdown yung Sydney trains on my first day. Tapos ferries minsan nagsh-short notice change rin ng schedule/info. Might need to check if may transport options available at midnight, alam ko bus na lang (not sure)?

    Exercise caution pa rin, of course. It's generally safe, at least in my expi. Yung one scary incident ko lang yata sa pagko-commute is sa Melbourne. I was on the tram and may sumakay na Caucasian guy na nagsisisigaw — ako lang yata Asian that time sa tram na yun, so lowkey kinabahan ako nun :D In broad daylight yun at well-occupied naman yung tram so marami kami. I just did what the locals did, look away lang and ignore.

    Have to admit though na I think, as a girl, parang default na to be on guard all the time lalo na kapag vacant ang place. Like when I went underground to ride the train one time, yung kasama ko lang sa platform ay a group of guys who were eyeing me. And when I would walk back to my hostel late at night (sa The Rocks) medyo poorly lit yung area and walang tao. Mga ganung instances. But other than that, felt very safe even when kakaunti lang ang nasa bus/ferry/tram/train — yung unfamiliarity lang talaga yung nakakadagdag sa feeling na baka di safe, I would say.

    Also tried Uber one time during the day. Felt safe naman.

    mikelleStbMTAulydelmpmarise32IamTim

    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

  • lunarcatlunarcat Posts: 383Member
    Joined: Oct 08, 2019

    @koaladream said:
    Hi everyone! Sa may experience po sa with commute, Is it safe to commute po sa sydney ng gabi especially midnight?

    Been living in Sydney for 3 years, so far, safe naman po. Just be careful sa mga lasing especially Friday and Saturday nights :) Hahaha. Be mindful din sa train schedules but madami naman trips pag weekend unless trackwork. Late din ang last trips ng trains. 1st trip is at 4AM to 5AM mag resume. Pero may mga buses naman din. If kaya naman budget sa UBER, pwedi naman mag UBER :)

    era222

    ANZSCO 261111 ICT Business Analyst | 189 - 75 | 190 (NSW) - 80 | 419 (NSW) - 90 |
    Go for: 186 DE ANZSCO 261111 ICT Business Analyst
    Oct 2019 - Started my journey to 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 as a SV holder (Diploma and Adv. diploma of IT)
    Feb 2020 - Arrived in Au - Thank you Lord!
    Oct 2022 - Granted Visa TSS 482 (Medium stream)
    Jun 2023 - Start of my PR journey (Thank you, Lord para sa biyaya and opportunity!)
    Jun 2023 - Consulted IMES and Immi Visa
    Jun 2023 - Submitted all documents for ACS Skills Assessment
    Jul 2023 - Submitted additional doco to IMES
    Jul 2023 - Lodged ACS Assessment
    Sept 2023 - PTE (Proficient)
    Oct 2023 - Received ACS positive result after 13 weeks
    Oct 2023 - EOI Lodgement
    Oct 2023 - Corrected EOI for work experience claimed points
    Jun 2024 - 186 DE route
    Aug 2024 - Lodged 186 DE + Nomination
    Sept 2024 - Medical completed and cleared on DoHA
    ---Waiting for grant---
    -- 2024/25 - Visa Grant

  • mikellemikelle Posts: 171Member
    Joined: May 10, 2021

    @dream.BIG said:
    BM namin sa Perth on June 12. We're lucky na may family na mag vacation overseas for 3 mos. Pina rent nila ang house nila. We've gone thru the usual process. Property viewing (a good friend did it on my behalf), submission of proof of income etc. Even yung car nila ay pwede namin i-rent (300/month). May contract and all.

    Big help ito sa amin kasi we don't need to shell out for furniture and appliances agad.

    @dream.BIG ask ko lang po, saan po ninyo nakita yung opening ng house for rent?

    511112 Program or Project Administrator

    2021
    June 2021: Started gathering documents for VETASSESS application
    12 Aug 2021: Submitted application to VETASSESS
    02 Oct 2021: Partner took PTE Exam
    04 Oct 2021: Released PTE Exam Results (Partner)
    21 Nov 2021: Received Positive Outcome Letter from VETASSESS

    2022
    02 Feb 2022: Partner lodged assessment application to EA (fast-track)
    09 Mar 2022: EA requested additional documents
    30 Mar 2022: Partner submitted additional documents to EA
    03 Apr 2022: Received Positive Outcome Letter from EA
    18 Apr 2022: Took PTE Exam
    18 Apr 2022: Released PTE Exam Results (Superior)
    18 Apr 2022: Lodged EOI (SC190: 85+5pts)
    11 Aug 2022: Submitted ROI for VIC
    06 Sep 2022: Received Pre-invite from VIC for SC190
    08 Sep 2022: Submitted supporting documents and application for VIC State Nomination SC190
    27 Sep 2022: Received approval of VIC nomination and ITA
    25 Oct 2022: Lodged Visa (VIC SC190) - uploaded NBI + form 80 + form 1221 + other pertinent documents
    04 Nov 2022: Medical Exam
    10 Nov 2022: Medical Exams Results - no action required (cleared)
    16 Mar 2022: Received Pre-invite from NSW for SC190

    2023
    11 April 2023: VISA GRANT!!!

    All other EOIs are already withdrawn upon grant of visa.

    Purely DIY with God's guidance

  • intdesigner_arkiintdesigner_arki SG
    Posts: 34Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2020

    @era222 said:

    @intdesigner_arki said:

    @sureball5 said:
    Madami na ang na grant, ano plano nyo, kelan ang big move? :smiley:

    Just got NSW visa 491 grant! Thank you Lord 🙏🏻 planning to move this August 2023 with husband and 2yr old son 🙏🏻

    Nice, congrats! When did you lodge your app? :)

    Pre-invite - Feb 2022
    Lodged visa - May 2022

    :)

    era222MACINOZ2023

    Visa 491 | NSW | Arch Draftsperson | 90 pts

    ITA: Feb 2022
    Lodged: May 2022
    Direct Grant: March 2023

  • intdesigner_arkiintdesigner_arki SG
    Posts: 34Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2020

    Super thankful sa thread na to. Napaka informative for us na may 5 months pa til #bigmove. Ang dami pala din need asikasuhin like medical insurance, house hunting and job hunting not to mention yung actual na pag lilipat (we're moving from sg).

    We're planning to rent airbnb muna for 2-4 weeks while maghanap ng job and house. Sasama din daw parents ko as tourists to help us settle in (sabay gala na daw) haha. But really, sabi nila at least daw makatulong sila to look after our son while busy kami ng husband ko naglilipat and all.

    Curious lang po, anyone here na nag big move with a toddler? Baka naman may tips kayo mag momshies & papshies haha.

    era222kidfrompolomolokfordplunarcatpinkPastel_00Pandabelle0405caspersushi24irl031816IamTimmariusinbrisbaneand 2 others.

    Visa 491 | NSW | Arch Draftsperson | 90 pts

    ITA: Feb 2022
    Lodged: May 2022
    Direct Grant: March 2023

  • erinperinp Posts: 70Member
    Joined: Feb 26, 2020

    Hello po! Meron po ba ritong nag-BM na may kasamang relative/s on tourist visa during the flight? Couple with kids kasi kami and iniisip naming isama ang parents namin sa first entry flight. Kung PR kami, madali lang kaya silang mag-grant ng tourist visa?

    MACINOZ2023michael713
  • tigerlancetigerlance Philippines
    Posts: 567Member
    Joined: Mar 09, 2018

    @intdesigner_arki said:
    Super thankful sa thread na to. Napaka informative for us na may 5 months pa til #bigmove. Ang dami pala din need asikasuhin like medical insurance, house hunting and job hunting not to mention yung actual na pag lilipat (we're moving from sg).

    We're planning to rent airbnb muna for 2-4 weeks while maghanap ng job and house. Sasama din daw parents ko as tourists to help us settle in (sabay gala na daw) haha. But really, sabi nila at least daw makatulong sila to look after our son while busy kami ng husband ko naglilipat and all.

    Curious lang po, anyone here na nag big move with a toddler? Baka naman may tips kayo mag momshies & papshies haha.

    1. Isama sa cover letter na magaalaga sila ng bata and yung reason, then kayo magsponsor ng lahat ng needs niya. Very important ito.
    2. Gawan niyo rin ng itinenary yung gagawin nila dyan like tourist spots etc
    3. Ang importante ay kumuha kayo ng best medical insurance sa mom and dad mo. Ang mahal ng medical fees dito pagnagpaconfine ang walang medical insurance dito.
    4. Bank Certificate - dapat annual daily average. Meron silang chinecheck na figure dito. Hindi yung biglaan nagkaroon ng pera. Red Flag yun.
    5. Visa sa previous passports. Maganda rin kung kasama sa OECD countries.

    *. Diploma/toga/academic transcript/ pictures/ yearbook - hehe joke lang po. Makakalabas ka nga sa Pilipinas ito as a tourist pero dito sa Australia pagsususpetsahan ka naman na magwowork.

    MACINOZ2023erinp

    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

  • erinperinp Posts: 70Member
    Joined: Feb 26, 2020

    @tigerlance said:

    @intdesigner_arki said:
    Super thankful sa thread na to. Napaka informative for us na may 5 months pa til #bigmove. Ang dami pala din need asikasuhin like medical insurance, house hunting and job hunting not to mention yung actual na pag lilipat (we're moving from sg).

    We're planning to rent airbnb muna for 2-4 weeks while maghanap ng job and house. Sasama din daw parents ko as tourists to help us settle in (sabay gala na daw) haha. But really, sabi nila at least daw makatulong sila to look after our son while busy kami ng husband ko naglilipat and all.

    Curious lang po, anyone here na nag big move with a toddler? Baka naman may tips kayo mag momshies & papshies haha.

    1. Isama sa cover letter na magaalaga sila ng bata and yung reason, then kayo magsponsor ng lahat ng needs niya. Very important ito.
    2. Gawan niyo rin ng itinenary yung gagawin nila dyan like tourist spots etc
    3. Ang importante ay kumuha kayo ng best medical insurance sa mom and dad mo. Ang mahal ng medical fees dito pagnagpaconfine ang walang medical insurance dito.
    4. Bank Certificate - dapat annual daily average. Meron silang chinecheck na figure dito. Hindi yung biglaan nagkaroon ng pera. Red Flag yun.
    5. Visa sa previous passports. Maganda rin kung kasama sa OECD countries. *. Diploma/toga/academic transcript/ pictures/ yearbook - hehe joke lang po. Makakalabas ka nga sa Pilipinas ito as a tourist pero dito sa Australia pagsususpetsahan ka naman na magwowork.

    @tigerlance Same pala kami ng concern ni @intdesigner_arki . For the bank certificate, should it be the parents' bank certs or our (sponsor's) bank cert? And if their purpose is to look after the kid for 3 months for example (usual stay for tourist visa), ano po ung pwedeng ilagay sa itinerary? Thank you. :)

  • jammynessjammyness Posts: 100Member
    Joined: Sep 01, 2020

    @golddragon said:

    @jammyness said:

    @golddragon said:

    @AspireAU21 said:
    Mas ok po ba ang face to face na pdos for cfo para mas mabilis makuha ang sticker? Matagal po ba dumating ang sticker pag online pdos? Thank you

    According po sa cfo months nadideliver ang sticker. Puwede din po pick up if nag online kayo. Pero ung online po meron digital certificate na iniissue para ipakita sa immigration. If you want the sticker po and convenient sainyo better to do face to face.

    Hello po. pag nagonline and ipipick-up yung sticker, puede po ba i-walk in to? or need pa ulit ipa-schedule?

    You need to schedule the pick-up po.

    Hello po ulit. Orayts po. Thank you po sa response :)

    233512- Mechanical Engineer - SC189

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

    @erinp said:

    @tigerlance said:

    @intdesigner_arki said:
    Super thankful sa thread na to. Napaka informative for us na may 5 months pa til #bigmove. Ang dami pala din need asikasuhin like medical insurance, house hunting and job hunting not to mention yung actual na pag lilipat (we're moving from sg).

    We're planning to rent airbnb muna for 2-4 weeks while maghanap ng job and house. Sasama din daw parents ko as tourists to help us settle in (sabay gala na daw) haha. But really, sabi nila at least daw makatulong sila to look after our son while busy kami ng husband ko naglilipat and all.

    Curious lang po, anyone here na nag big move with a toddler? Baka naman may tips kayo mag momshies & papshies haha.

    1. Isama sa cover letter na magaalaga sila ng bata and yung reason, then kayo magsponsor ng lahat ng needs niya. Very important ito.
    2. Gawan niyo rin ng itinenary yung gagawin nila dyan like tourist spots etc
    3. Ang importante ay kumuha kayo ng best medical insurance sa mom and dad mo. Ang mahal ng medical fees dito pagnagpaconfine ang walang medical insurance dito.
    4. Bank Certificate - dapat annual daily average. Meron silang chinecheck na figure dito. Hindi yung biglaan nagkaroon ng pera. Red Flag yun.
    5. Visa sa previous passports. Maganda rin kung kasama sa OECD countries. *. Diploma/toga/academic transcript/ pictures/ yearbook - hehe joke lang po. Makakalabas ka nga sa Pilipinas ito as a tourist pero dito sa Australia pagsususpetsahan ka naman na magwowork.

    @tigerlance Same pala kami ng concern ni @intdesigner_arki . For the bank certificate, should it be the parents' bank certs or our (sponsor's) bank cert? And if their purpose is to look after the kid for 3 months for example (usual stay for tourist visa), ano po ung pwedeng ilagay sa itinerary? Thank you. :)

    Kung kayo magsponsor, I guess ipakita niyo yung sa inyo, annual average daily allowance. Dati kasi nagpakita ako ng passbook, yung laman ng account ng bank, parang naquestion pa, Mas okay yung annual average daily balance para di nila pagsuspetsahan na bigla lang nagkaroon ng pera.

    Simple itinenary lang syempre kung tourista naman mas realistic naman ito ang schedule ng pagaalaga then sa weekend papasyal kayo sa ganito. Di naman para sa AU, para sa immigration rin sa Pilipinas na sobrang makatanong kung aalis ng bansa hehe

    Kung meron naman pera ang parents, na ipapakita rin yung bank certificate eh di maganda, the more evidences you have, maganda. Malay mo, bigyan kayo ng exemptional case na 1 year multiple

    erinp

    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

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

    @tigerlance said:

    @erinp said:

    @tigerlance said:

    @intdesigner_arki said:
    Super thankful sa thread na to. Napaka informative for us na may 5 months pa til #bigmove. Ang dami pala din need asikasuhin like medical insurance, house hunting and job hunting not to mention yung actual na pag lilipat (we're moving from sg).

    We're planning to rent airbnb muna for 2-4 weeks while maghanap ng job and house. Sasama din daw parents ko as tourists to help us settle in (sabay gala na daw) haha. But really, sabi nila at least daw makatulong sila to look after our son while busy kami ng husband ko naglilipat and all.

    Curious lang po, anyone here na nag big move with a toddler? Baka naman may tips kayo mag momshies & papshies haha.

    1. Isama sa cover letter na magaalaga sila ng bata and yung reason, then kayo magsponsor ng lahat ng needs niya. Very important ito.
    2. Gawan niyo rin ng itinenary yung gagawin nila dyan like tourist spots etc
    3. Ang importante ay kumuha kayo ng best medical insurance sa mom and dad mo. Ang mahal ng medical fees dito pagnagpaconfine ang walang medical insurance dito.
    4. Bank Certificate - dapat annual daily average. Meron silang chinecheck na figure dito. Hindi yung biglaan nagkaroon ng pera. Red Flag yun.
    5. Visa sa previous passports. Maganda rin kung kasama sa OECD countries. *. Diploma/toga/academic transcript/ pictures/ yearbook - hehe joke lang po. Makakalabas ka nga sa Pilipinas ito as a tourist pero dito sa Australia pagsususpetsahan ka naman na magwowork.

    @tigerlance Same pala kami ng concern ni @intdesigner_arki . For the bank certificate, should it be the parents' bank certs or our (sponsor's) bank cert? And if their purpose is to look after the kid for 3 months for example (usual stay for tourist visa), ano po ung pwedeng ilagay sa itinerary? Thank you. :)

    Kung kayo magsponsor, I guess ipakita niyo yung sa inyo, annual average daily allowance. Dati kasi nagpakita ako ng passbook, yung laman ng account ng bank, parang naquestion pa, Mas okay yung annual average daily balance para di nila pagsuspetsahan na bigla lang nagkaroon ng pera.

    Simple itinenary lang syempre kung tourista naman mas realistic naman ito ang schedule ng pagaalaga then sa weekend papasyal kayo sa ganito. Di naman para sa AU, para sa immigration rin sa Pilipinas na sobrang makatanong kung aalis ng bansa hehe

    Kung meron naman pera ang parents, na ipapakita rin yung bank certificate eh di maganda, the more evidences you have, maganda. Malay mo, bigyan kayo ng exemptional case na 1 year multiple

    Based on my own experience, passbook is okay, as long as may solid history (built over time, not biglaang pasok) of deposits sa passbook account na yun. For cover letter and itinerary, check mo yung kay Poor Traveler (credible travel blogger): https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2016/06/successfully-get-australian-visa-online-requirements-steps-filipino-tourists/.

    If may assets ang parents mo tying them to the Philippines, like land/property title, life insurance, mga ganun, attach mo na rin. Good luck!

    erinp

    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

  • mariusinbrisbanemariusinbrisbane Posts: 312Member
    Joined: Aug 04, 2021

    @lulu06 said:
    Hi! Share ko lang experience namin sa Bank Account Opening - We arrived here in Melbourne Monday (Feb 28). My husband already signed up using CommBank prior to our arrival. When we went to his bank Tuesday, he still needed to go back Friday because the branch can't accommodate him. Comes Friday, we still need to wait for 2 weeks for his ATM card to be delivered. Ako naman I tried walk in sa NAB same Tuesday, I waited more than an hour since I don’t have an appointment and it was already after lunch time but I got my account online same day. I went back the week after to claim my NAB ATM card. So hindi pala mas mabilis sa CommBank based sa experience namin.

    Tagal din pala ng Commbank. May mga stories kasi before na dito nagsignup na sila then pagdating sa Australia nakuha na nila kaagad on the same day yung ATM. Mukhang iba iba talaga.

    Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021

    2021

    • Jul 01: Since I'm DIYing it, I started learning the whole process
    • Aug 05: Identified my occupation in the skills list; ended up choosing Statistician (224113) because it's the most relevant
    • Aug 18: VETASSESS -- Started collecting all of the necessary documents needed for skills assessment
    • Sep 12: VETASSESS -- Submitted my application to VETASSESS
    • Sep 14: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Lodged"
    • Sep 16: VETASSESS -- They asked for a clearer copy of my diploma
    • Sep 20: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "In Progress"
    • Oct 04: PTE -- Booked my exam schedule
    • Nov 18: PTE -- Exam date; also on the same day (after an hour), I received my results -- SUPERIOR! (L90,R82,S90,W90)
    • Dec 04: VETASSESS -- Status changed to "Completed"; I received my outcome letter -- POSITIVE!
    • Dec 05: EOI -- Finally lodged the following: 189 (70) | 190 (75)
    • ---

    2022

    • Mar 19: Earned +5 because of moving to the next work experience bracket: 189 (75) | 190 (80)
    • May 06: Earned +5 because of moving to the next age bracket: 189 (80) | 190 (85)
    • Aug 11: SUBMITTED ROI -- Victoria's state sponsorship just opened!
    • Oct 26: RECEIVED PRE-INVITE -- Waaaaaah!
    • Nov 08: NOMINATION APPROVED & RECEIVED MY 190 ITA FROM DHA!!!
    • Nov 11: APPLICATION LODGED AND PAID!!! -- Submitted together with NBI Clearance and Form 80
    • Nov 17: Medicals day
    • Nov 23: MEDICALS CLEARED
    • ---

    2023

    • Mar 06: VISA GRANT!!! -- I have no words. Hay grabe talaga
    • July 02: BIG MOVE!!! -- THIS IS IT!!!
  • stihlce12stihlce12 Singapore
    Posts: 229Member
    Joined: Oct 28, 2020

    Hello po, it is possible to apply for TFN and Aus bank account if you are offshore?

    StbMTAu

    Occupation: 23321 Civil Engineer (Offshore Applicant)
    Points: SC189-75/SC190-80 (VIC & NSW)

    28 March 2023: Heal Assessment-Health Clearance Provided
    25 March 2023: Medical Exam Done
    17 March 2023: Visa Lodge SC 190
    02 March 2023: Received Nomination Approval NSW and ITA from DOHA
    15 Feb 2023: Received Pre-invitation from NSW
    11 Dec 2022: Submitted EOI for SC 190 NSW & VIC and SC 189
    15 Nov 2022: Received Skill Assessment From Engr Aus-Prof Eng
    10 Oct 2022: Submitted Standard CDR to Engr Aus for Skill Assessment
    09 May 2022: PTE Exam Result Proficient Score

  • gongongongon Posts: 3Member
    Joined: Feb 25, 2023

    Hello po. May alam po ba kayo pano procedure magrequest ng extension sana ng first entry date? 1month+ lang po kasi binigay sakin from grant date e. Ofw po kasi ako tapos magnonotice pako sa company ko then uwi ng pinas para kunin family. Parang masyado kulang yung 1month+. Salamat po.

  • wenwerwuwenwerwu Posts: 203Member
    Joined: Nov 17, 2021

    @gongon said:
    Hello po. May alam po ba kayo pano procedure magrequest ng extension sana ng first entry date? 1month+ lang po kasi binigay sakin from grant date e. Ofw po kasi ako tapos magnonotice pako sa company ko then uwi ng pinas para kunin family. Parang masyado kulang yung 1month+. Salamat po.

    I am not sure how pero pwede naman pong touchdown muna kayo sa Australia. like a week or two na vacation then balik uli kung san kayo nagwowork then settle everything that you need. mahalaga makapasok kayo within the specified first entry date.

    suggestion ko lang naman po. hehe

    MACINOZ2023Capuccino_2017
  • MLBSMLBS Manila
    Posts: 973Member
    Joined: Sep 11, 2016

    @wenwerwu said:

    @gongon said:
    Hello po. May alam po ba kayo pano procedure magrequest ng extension sana ng first entry date? 1month+ lang po kasi binigay sakin from grant date e. Ofw po kasi ako tapos magnonotice pako sa company ko then uwi ng pinas para kunin family. Parang masyado kulang yung 1month+. Salamat po.

    I am not sure how pero pwede naman pong touchdown muna kayo sa Australia. like a week or two na vacation then balik uli kung san kayo nagwowork then settle everything that you need. mahalaga makapasok kayo within the specified first entry date.

    suggestion ko lang naman po. hehe

    +1 on this. Di naman need na magmove agad sa Australia. Pwede naman lumipad lang for like 1 day para lang maactivate visa then alis uli

    Capuccino_2017

    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


    2024
    Oct 31 2024 - Lodged citizenship application
    Dec 11 2024 - Received test invite for Feb 18 2025 (Was able to reschedule it to the next day!)
    Dec 12 2024 - Citizenship exam

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