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

    @bartowski said:
    Kamusta po sa lahat,

    May tanong lang po ako sa mga nakapag-BM na lalo na po dun sa may mga anak na. Noong na-grant po ba kayo at nagdecide na mag BM na, kasama niyo na po ba yung family niyo? Or yung primary applicant po muna then tsaka po sumunod un family niyo? Kung sinama niyo na po yun family niyo, saan po kayo nag-rent?

    Nakausap ko po kasi un Pinsan ko sa AU. Sobrang hirap daw po kasi ng status ng rentals ngayon. ipipila pa daw yung application mo bago ka makapag-rent and besides sa pila is kelangan may work kana bago ka makapag-rent ng bahay dahil isa sa mga requirements is COE and/or Payslips. Kaya ang suggestion nila is mauna ako pumunta dun, kasi ako din naman yung primary applicant, then sumunod un famliy kapag settled na ako. Meaning may work na and nirerentahan na bahay.

    Although dipa naman kami granted pero nadagdagan lang po yung isipin, bukod sa paghihintay ng visa grant, kasi ang hirap po mahiwalay sa family.

    Really depends sa situation ng family. But in our case, buong pamilya na kami lumipat dito. Kasi un nga, ayokong mahiwalay sa knila. No. 2, may mga kaibgan kaming nagpatira samin dito for a month para makahanap ng house. And no. 3, mas madali kmaing nakasettle kasi andito na kami. Lahat ng mga need asikasuhin madali na kasi andito na.

    Im not really sure how hard it is to find house. Pero we found our home dito sa suburb blacktown. Baka sa city super hirap makahanap. Kasi halos lahat gusto tumira dun. But we prefer dito kasi tahimik at almost everything can be driven, and ung parking lots most of the time free for upto 3hours.my husband work sa city, so he just drive to any park to ride na train, then sasakay nlng siya ng express train. Basta magamit mo ung OPAL card mo sa tren, libre na parking mo for the whole day.

    Yung house namin, nag viewing kami ng Saturday morning. We send our application Saturday afternoon. Monday morning, approved na kami. When u apply, iready mo lahat ng need nila.

    I remember sending my bank account with my funds on it. I also sent numbers of the agent na natirhan namin sa Singapore, so they can prove na maayus kaming tenant. They also asked our occupation, and how many kids we have. What age ung anak namin.

    MACINOZ2023d_b

    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

    @era222 said:
    Question: My plan is to stay in NSW for 2 months for my first entry, to activate my visa, jobhunt, and complete mga other adulting stuff. Just thinking of different scenarios here: Once I secure a place, wala namang kaso if I leave it vacant when I fly back sa Pinas (will keep paying the bills of course and return to the place to move for real na)?

    How long will u keep it vacant? Depends sa housing agents, may tinatawag na routine inspection dito sometimes 4 times in a year. On our 3rd month nagka routine inspection kami. And syang naman kung babayaran mo ung place ng walang tao. Per week bayad dito, so u have to think about it also.

    era222MACINOZ2023

    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!

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

    @era222 said:
    Question: My plan is to stay in NSW for 2 months for my first entry, to activate my visa, jobhunt, and complete mga other adulting stuff. Just thinking of different scenarios here: Once I secure a place, wala namang kaso if I leave it vacant when I fly back sa Pinas (will keep paying the bills of course and return to the place to move for real na)?

    Pwede naman to pero note na madugo ang rent sa NSW. Pwedeng umabot ng 500+ a week ang isang place.

    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

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

    Sa ch> @ga2au said:

    @era222 said:
    Question: My plan is to stay in NSW for 2 months for my first entry, to activate my visa, jobhunt, and complete mga other adulting stuff. Just thinking of different scenarios here: Once I secure a place, wala namang kaso if I leave it vacant when I fly back sa Pinas (will keep paying the bills of course and return to the place to move for real na)?

    How long will u keep it vacant? Depends sa housing agents, may tinatawag na routine inspection dito sometimes 4 times in a year. On our 3rd month nagka routine inspection kami. And syang naman kung babayaran mo ung place ng walang tao. Per week bayad dito, so u have to think about it also.

    I second to this. Medjo pricey now mga rents and pahirapan maka rent. Please coordinate with the housing agents. Mas makakamura pa if mag Airnbnb or house sharing muna while looking for your place on your own. You can actually get a place muna then uwi ka sa Pinas, and let someone rent the place short-term period but you have to do all the effort to advertise the place. Downside is wala ka sa property and whatever damages ikaw ang liable.

    marksolito

    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

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

    Here are the links of those common websites for place search:
    Enter the place where you want to settle and you have the idea about the prices.

    https://www.domain.com.au/
    https://www.realestate.com.au/

    Housesharing / roomsharing:
    https://flatmates.com.au/
    https://www.flatmatefinders.com.au/
    https://www.gumtree.com.au/

    Reddit pages where you can see everything about Australia:
    https://www.reddit.com/r/australia/
    https://www.reddit.com/r/AusFinance/
    https://reddit.com/sydney
    https://www.reddit.com/r/melbourne/

    marksolitoera222irl031816mikellemichael713MACINOZ2023d_bkingsolomondlydelmpalyzzablanas

    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

  • JacrayeJacraye Sydney
    Posts: 274Member
    Joined: Mar 06, 2018

    @MLBS said:

    @Jacraye said:

    @silverbullet said:
    Hello Guys,

    Magandang araw sa inyo. Yung mga mag B-Big move dyan next month, meron kaming available 2 rooms sa Albion for rent po.

    Tanong nalang rin po about sa Driver’s license ng PH. Nag renew kasi ako ng Driver’s license dito sa Davao tapos ang naibigay na license ay temporary lang kasi naubusan na sila ng PVC(plastic card) , yung license ko ay nasa papel lang. Kung sa Victoria po ako mag papa convert ng license, paano po ang proseso nito since naka temporary/papel na license lang ito. Medyo sumasakit po ang ulo ko dito kasi nag pa rebook kami ng ticket para lang hintayin un PVC na maissuehan den malaman laman namin na nationwide na palang problem ito. 😭😭😭😭

    Nung nag parenew ako sa Quezon city (main office) noon, nakuha ko kagad yung PVC id kinabukasan. sinabi lang namin sa officer na urgent kasi based abroad ako. ang naalala ko lang pinakita ko ticket at visa ko.

    Kelan kayo nagparenew? Ngayon ang severe ng problema sa plastic licenses, umaabot na sa balita na papel lang daw ibibigay haha

    Matagal na. Kung na-surrender mo na yung expired license mo, try mo na lang ipakita yang papel mo kung magaaply ka dito. kung may photo ka ng previous license mo, much better.

    ANZSCO 233213 Quantity Surveyor

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

    @lunarcat said:
    Sa ch> @ga2au said:

    @era222 said:
    Question: My plan is to stay in NSW for 2 months for my first entry, to activate my visa, jobhunt, and complete mga other adulting stuff. Just thinking of different scenarios here: Once I secure a place, wala namang kaso if I leave it vacant when I fly back sa Pinas (will keep paying the bills of course and return to the place to move for real na)?

    How long will u keep it vacant? Depends sa housing agents, may tinatawag na routine inspection dito sometimes 4 times in a year. On our 3rd month nagka routine inspection kami. And syang naman kung babayaran mo ung place ng walang tao. Per week bayad dito, so u have to think about it also.

    I second to this. Medjo pricey now mga rents and pahirapan maka rent. Please coordinate with the housing agents. Mas makakamura pa if mag Airnbnb or house sharing muna while looking for your place on your own. You can actually get a place muna then uwi ka sa Pinas, and let someone rent the place short-term period but you have to do all the effort to advertise the place. Downside is wala ka sa property and whatever damages ikaw ang liable.

    Thanks all sa insights! Yeah, plan ko is to book an AirBnb muna while looking for a place. Then once I get a place, I'll fly back to tie loose ends (I don't plan on resigning from my PH job until I've secured another one so need ko ibalik pa mga company assets), but I don't want to rent the place out if ever kasi I plan to fly back rin shortly. So won't leave it vacant for long, na abutin ng months.

    Required ba na present ka during routine inspection? For example, kunwari nagbakasyon ka lang overseas for 4 weeks?

    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

    @era222 said:

    @lunarcat said:
    Sa ch> @ga2au said:

    @era222 said:
    Question: My plan is to stay in NSW for 2 months for my first entry, to activate my visa, jobhunt, and complete mga other adulting stuff. Just thinking of different scenarios here: Once I secure a place, wala namang kaso if I leave it vacant when I fly back sa Pinas (will keep paying the bills of course and return to the place to move for real na)?

    How long will u keep it vacant? Depends sa housing agents, may tinatawag na routine inspection dito sometimes 4 times in a year. On our 3rd month nagka routine inspection kami. And syang naman kung babayaran mo ung place ng walang tao. Per week bayad dito, so u have to think about it also.

    I second to this. Medjo pricey now mga rents and pahirapan maka rent. Please coordinate with the housing agents. Mas makakamura pa if mag Airnbnb or house sharing muna while looking for your place on your own. You can actually get a place muna then uwi ka sa Pinas, and let someone rent the place short-term period but you have to do all the effort to advertise the place. Downside is wala ka sa property and whatever damages ikaw ang liable.

    Thanks all sa insights! Yeah, plan ko is to book an AirBnb muna while looking for a place. Then once I get a place, I'll fly back to tie loose ends (I don't plan on resigning from my PH job until I've secured another one so need ko ibalik pa mga company assets), but I don't want to rent the place out if ever.

    Required ba na present ka during routine inspection? For example, kunwari nagbakasyon ka lang overseas for 4 weeks (which is tugma sa alloted PTO sa Australia)?

    For me, it is best to inspect the place so will see the place yourself. I have seen posts on Reddit na maganda lang daw sa pics, pero when they were at the inspection sobrang layo daw ng hitsura..

    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

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

    @silverbullet said:

    @MLBS said:

    @Jacraye said:

    @silverbullet said:
    Hello Guys,

    Magandang araw sa inyo. Yung mga mag B-Big move dyan next month, meron kaming available 2 rooms sa Albion for rent po.

    Tanong nalang rin po about sa Driver’s license ng PH. Nag renew kasi ako ng Driver’s license dito sa Davao tapos ang naibigay na license ay temporary lang kasi naubusan na sila ng PVC(plastic card) , yung license ko ay nasa papel lang. Kung sa Victoria po ako mag papa convert ng license, paano po ang proseso nito since naka temporary/papel na license lang ito. Medyo sumasakit po ang ulo ko dito kasi nag pa rebook kami ng ticket para lang hintayin un PVC na maissuehan den malaman laman namin na nationwide na palang problem ito. 😭😭😭😭

    Nung nag parenew ako sa Quezon city (main office) noon, nakuha ko kagad yung PVC id kinabukasan. sinabi lang namin sa officer na urgent kasi based abroad ako. ang naalala ko lang pinakita ko ticket at visa ko.

    Kelan kayo nagparenew? Ngayon ang severe ng problema sa plastic licenses, umaabot na sa balita na papel lang daw ibibigay haha

    Noon April 12 sa LTO main ng Davao.
    Papel lang ang binigay at resibo sa akin.
    Grabe nga. Hindi ba pwede yun papel dyan sa Vic roads? Sana may makasagot. Paano kaya ang proceso. 😭😭😭

    Kakakuha ko lang today, papel lang din. Ginawa ko na lang, pinaphotocopy ko yung papel tapos yun ang pinalaminate ko. Babalikan ko po though ang plastic card 😅

    Buti pa computer shop sa tabi-tabi may supply ng card lol.

    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

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

    @lunarcat said:

    @era222 said:

    @lunarcat said:
    Sa ch> @ga2au said:

    @era222 said:
    Question: My plan is to stay in NSW for 2 months for my first entry, to activate my visa, jobhunt, and complete mga other adulting stuff. Just thinking of different scenarios here: Once I secure a place, wala namang kaso if I leave it vacant when I fly back sa Pinas (will keep paying the bills of course and return to the place to move for real na)?

    How long will u keep it vacant? Depends sa housing agents, may tinatawag na routine inspection dito sometimes 4 times in a year. On our 3rd month nagka routine inspection kami. And syang naman kung babayaran mo ung place ng walang tao. Per week bayad dito, so u have to think about it also.

    I second to this. Medjo pricey now mga rents and pahirapan maka rent. Please coordinate with the housing agents. Mas makakamura pa if mag Airnbnb or house sharing muna while looking for your place on your own. You can actually get a place muna then uwi ka sa Pinas, and let someone rent the place short-term period but you have to do all the effort to advertise the place. Downside is wala ka sa property and whatever damages ikaw ang liable.

    Thanks all sa insights! Yeah, plan ko is to book an AirBnb muna while looking for a place. Then once I get a place, I'll fly back to tie loose ends (I don't plan on resigning from my PH job until I've secured another one so need ko ibalik pa mga company assets), but I don't want to rent the place out if ever.

    Required ba na present ka during routine inspection? For example, kunwari nagbakasyon ka lang overseas for 4 weeks (which is tugma sa alloted PTO sa Australia)?

    For me, it is best to inspect the place so will see the place yourself. I have seen posts on Reddit na maganda lang daw sa pics, pero when they were at the inspection sobrang layo daw ng hitsura..

    Yes, that's my plan, hence renting AirBnb while looking for a place to rent/secure. Required/part of the process din daw ang in-person inspection e, from what I've read and heard from acquaintances.

    What I meant was if required na andun ka when they do routine inspection ng nire-rentahan mo? Namention kasi ni ma'am @ga2au na may ganyan :)

    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

  • nutzagi26nutzagi26 Singapore
    Posts: 135Member
    Joined: Nov 14, 2019

    Listen po kayo mga kapatid. Dinisdiscuss din po ang housing problems for migrants..

    312111 (Architectural Draftsperson) | 190 | 85pts

    13 Feb 2024 - Granted🎉🎉🎉
    30 Nov 2023 - Immi Commencement Email
    22 Mar 2023 - Uploaded my SG police clearance
    21 Mar 2023 - Reflected on my immiaccount that medical is cleared, no further action required.
    18 Mar 2023 - Completed my Medical SATA AMK (277sgd all). Required booking appointment before going to clinic.
    16 Mar 2023 - SPC appeal approved. I did the payment (55sgd) the same day and booked for fingerprint schedule. First booking was 11 April. But, I did refresh for hours to get an early slot. I was very lucky i got it by 22 Mar.
    11 Mar 2023 -Visa Lodge without Singapore Police Clearance (as under appeal pa).
    09 Mar 2023 - Submitted appeal for Singapore Police Clearance
    09 Mar 2023 - Invitation to Apply
    15 Feb 2023 - submitted documents and pay 300aud
    15 Feb 2023 - Pre Invite NSW SC 190
    29 Jan 2023 - Resubmission of EOI & ROI because of skill assessment renewal
    13 Aug 2022 - EOI Submission

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

    @era222 said:

    @lunarcat said:

    @era222 said:

    @lunarcat said:
    Sa ch> @ga2au said:

    @era222 said:
    Question: My plan is to stay in NSW for 2 months for my first entry, to activate my visa, jobhunt, and complete mga other adulting stuff. Just thinking of different scenarios here: Once I secure a place, wala namang kaso if I leave it vacant when I fly back sa Pinas (will keep paying the bills of course and return to the place to move for real na)?

    How long will u keep it vacant? Depends sa housing agents, may tinatawag na routine inspection dito sometimes 4 times in a year. On our 3rd month nagka routine inspection kami. And syang naman kung babayaran mo ung place ng walang tao. Per week bayad dito, so u have to think about it also.

    I second to this. Medjo pricey now mga rents and pahirapan maka rent. Please coordinate with the housing agents. Mas makakamura pa if mag Airnbnb or house sharing muna while looking for your place on your own. You can actually get a place muna then uwi ka sa Pinas, and let someone rent the place short-term period but you have to do all the effort to advertise the place. Downside is wala ka sa property and whatever damages ikaw ang liable.

    Thanks all sa insights! Yeah, plan ko is to book an AirBnb muna while looking for a place. Then once I get a place, I'll fly back to tie loose ends (I don't plan on resigning from my PH job until I've secured another one so need ko ibalik pa mga company assets), but I don't want to rent the place out if ever.

    Required ba na present ka during routine inspection? For example, kunwari nagbakasyon ka lang overseas for 4 weeks (which is tugma sa alloted PTO sa Australia)?

    For me, it is best to inspect the place so will see the place yourself. I have seen posts on Reddit na maganda lang daw sa pics, pero when they were at the inspection sobrang layo daw ng hitsura..

    Yes, that's my plan, hence renting AirBnb while looking for a place to rent/secure. Required/part of the process din daw ang in-person inspection e, from what I've read and heard from acquaintances.

    What I meant was if required na andun ka when they do routine inspection ng nire-rentahan mo? Namention kasi ni ma'am @ga2au na may ganyan :)

    Sa current place namen mas gusto nila na present ka during inspection. Pag wala ka sa premises papasok sila regardless - nakalagay yun sa terms and conditions na pinirmahan namen.

    era222MACINOZ2023

    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

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

    @era222 said:

    @lunarcat said:

    @era222 said:

    @lunarcat said:
    Sa ch> @ga2au said:

    @era222 said:
    Question: My plan is to stay in NSW for 2 months for my first entry, to activate my visa, jobhunt, and complete mga other adulting stuff. Just thinking of different scenarios here: Once I secure a place, wala namang kaso if I leave it vacant when I fly back sa Pinas (will keep paying the bills of course and return to the place to move for real na)?

    How long will u keep it vacant? Depends sa housing agents, may tinatawag na routine inspection dito sometimes 4 times in a year. On our 3rd month nagka routine inspection kami. And syang naman kung babayaran mo ung place ng walang tao. Per week bayad dito, so u have to think about it also.

    I second to this. Medjo pricey now mga rents and pahirapan maka rent. Please coordinate with the housing agents. Mas makakamura pa if mag Airnbnb or house sharing muna while looking for your place on your own. You can actually get a place muna then uwi ka sa Pinas, and let someone rent the place short-term period but you have to do all the effort to advertise the place. Downside is wala ka sa property and whatever damages ikaw ang liable.

    Thanks all sa insights! Yeah, plan ko is to book an AirBnb muna while looking for a place. Then once I get a place, I'll fly back to tie loose ends (I don't plan on resigning from my PH job until I've secured another one so need ko ibalik pa mga company assets), but I don't want to rent the place out if ever.

    Required ba na present ka during routine inspection? For example, kunwari nagbakasyon ka lang overseas for 4 weeks (which is tugma sa alloted PTO sa Australia)?

    For me, it is best to inspect the place so will see the place yourself. I have seen posts on Reddit na maganda lang daw sa pics, pero when they were at the inspection sobrang layo daw ng hitsura..

    Yes, that's my plan, hence renting AirBnb while looking for a place to rent/secure. Required/part of the process din daw ang in-person inspection e, from what I've read and heard from acquaintances.

    What I meant was if required na andun ka when they do routine inspection ng nire-rentahan mo? Namention kasi ni ma'am @ga2au na may ganyan :)

    Best na andun ka at natirhan mo na ung place. Kasi sa mga routine inspection, iseshare mo sa agent anung mga sira. At need ayusin. Pwede namanf sila lang masi may spare keys naman sila. Its upto you. Just tell the agent na aalis kayu, at wag mo munang lagyan ng mamahaling bagay ng place.

    era222

    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:

    @lunarcat said:

    @era222 said:

    @lunarcat said:
    Sa ch> @ga2au said:

    @era222 said:
    Question: My plan is to stay in NSW for 2 months for my first entry, to activate my visa, jobhunt, and complete mga other adulting stuff. Just thinking of different scenarios here: Once I secure a place, wala namang kaso if I leave it vacant when I fly back sa Pinas (will keep paying the bills of course and return to the place to move for real na)?

    How long will u keep it vacant? Depends sa housing agents, may tinatawag na routine inspection dito sometimes 4 times in a year. On our 3rd month nagka routine inspection kami. And syang naman kung babayaran mo ung place ng walang tao. Per week bayad dito, so u have to think about it also.

    I second to this. Medjo pricey now mga rents and pahirapan maka rent. Please coordinate with the housing agents. Mas makakamura pa if mag Airnbnb or house sharing muna while looking for your place on your own. You can actually get a place muna then uwi ka sa Pinas, and let someone rent the place short-term period but you have to do all the effort to advertise the place. Downside is wala ka sa property and whatever damages ikaw ang liable.

    Thanks all sa insights! Yeah, plan ko is to book an AirBnb muna while looking for a place. Then once I get a place, I'll fly back to tie loose ends (I don't plan on resigning from my PH job until I've secured another one so need ko ibalik pa mga company assets), but I don't want to rent the place out if ever.

    Required ba na present ka during routine inspection? For example, kunwari nagbakasyon ka lang overseas for 4 weeks (which is tugma sa alloted PTO sa Australia)?

    For me, it is best to inspect the place so will see the place yourself. I have seen posts on Reddit na maganda lang daw sa pics, pero when they were at the inspection sobrang layo daw ng hitsura..

    Yes, that's my plan, hence renting AirBnb while looking for a place to rent/secure. Required/part of the process din daw ang in-person inspection e, from what I've read and heard from acquaintances.

    What I meant was if required na andun ka when they do routine inspection ng nire-rentahan mo? Namention kasi ni ma'am @ga2au na may ganyan :)

    Best na andun ka at natirhan mo na ung place. Kasi sa mga routine inspection, iseshare mo sa agent anung mga sira. At need ayusin. Pwede namanf sila lang masi may spare keys naman sila. Its upto you. Just tell the agent na aalis kayu, at wag mo munang lagyan ng mamahaling bagay ng place.

    @MLBS @ga2au Thank you po!!!

    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

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

    Hello po! Sa mga nagsend ng Money from PH bank to Aus bank. Magkano po ang charges usually? and anong bank? Thank you!

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

    @ga2au said:

    @era222 said:

    @lunarcat said:

    @era222 said:

    @lunarcat said:
    Sa ch> @ga2au said:

    @era222 said:
    Question: My plan is to stay in NSW for 2 months for my first entry, to activate my visa, jobhunt, and complete mga other adulting stuff. Just thinking of different scenarios here: Once I secure a place, wala namang kaso if I leave it vacant when I fly back sa Pinas (will keep paying the bills of course and return to the place to move for real na)?

    How long will u keep it vacant? Depends sa housing agents, may tinatawag na routine inspection dito sometimes 4 times in a year. On our 3rd month nagka routine inspection kami. And syang naman kung babayaran mo ung place ng walang tao. Per week bayad dito, so u have to think about it also.

    I second to this. Medjo pricey now mga rents and pahirapan maka rent. Please coordinate with the housing agents. Mas makakamura pa if mag Airnbnb or house sharing muna while looking for your place on your own. You can actually get a place muna then uwi ka sa Pinas, and let someone rent the place short-term period but you have to do all the effort to advertise the place. Downside is wala ka sa property and whatever damages ikaw ang liable.

    Thanks all sa insights! Yeah, plan ko is to book an AirBnb muna while looking for a place. Then once I get a place, I'll fly back to tie loose ends (I don't plan on resigning from my PH job until I've secured another one so need ko ibalik pa mga company assets), but I don't want to rent the place out if ever.

    Required ba na present ka during routine inspection? For example, kunwari nagbakasyon ka lang overseas for 4 weeks (which is tugma sa alloted PTO sa Australia)?

    For me, it is best to inspect the place so will see the place yourself. I have seen posts on Reddit na maganda lang daw sa pics, pero when they were at the inspection sobrang layo daw ng hitsura..

    Yes, that's my plan, hence renting AirBnb while looking for a place to rent/secure. Required/part of the process din daw ang in-person inspection e, from what I've read and heard from acquaintances.

    What I meant was if required na andun ka when they do routine inspection ng nire-rentahan mo? Namention kasi ni ma'am @ga2au na may ganyan :)

    Best na andun ka at natirhan mo na ung place. Kasi sa mga routine inspection, iseshare mo sa agent anung mga sira. At need ayusin. Pwede namanf sila lang masi may spare keys naman sila. Its upto you. Just tell the agent na aalis kayu, at wag mo munang lagyan ng mamahaling bagay ng place.

    Ma'am, yung practices na ganyan—like inspection, what do kapag may sira, etc.—ni-orient kayo nung RE agent or nalaman niyo lang din along the way?

    Mukhang need to do some more research for my own sanity! Haha.

    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

  • MLBSMLBS Manila
    Posts: 972Member
    Joined: Sep 11, 2016
    edited April 2023

    @era222 said:

    @ga2au said:

    @era222 said:

    @lunarcat said:

    @era222 said:

    @lunarcat said:
    Sa ch> @ga2au said:

    @era222 said:
    Question: My plan is to stay in NSW for 2 months for my first entry, to activate my visa, jobhunt, and complete mga other adulting stuff. Just thinking of different scenarios here: Once I secure a place, wala namang kaso if I leave it vacant when I fly back sa Pinas (will keep paying the bills of course and return to the place to move for real na)?

    How long will u keep it vacant? Depends sa housing agents, may tinatawag na routine inspection dito sometimes 4 times in a year. On our 3rd month nagka routine inspection kami. And syang naman kung babayaran mo ung place ng walang tao. Per week bayad dito, so u have to think about it also.

    I second to this. Medjo pricey now mga rents and pahirapan maka rent. Please coordinate with the housing agents. Mas makakamura pa if mag Airnbnb or house sharing muna while looking for your place on your own. You can actually get a place muna then uwi ka sa Pinas, and let someone rent the place short-term period but you have to do all the effort to advertise the place. Downside is wala ka sa property and whatever damages ikaw ang liable.

    Thanks all sa insights! Yeah, plan ko is to book an AirBnb muna while looking for a place. Then once I get a place, I'll fly back to tie loose ends (I don't plan on resigning from my PH job until I've secured another one so need ko ibalik pa mga company assets), but I don't want to rent the place out if ever.

    Required ba na present ka during routine inspection? For example, kunwari nagbakasyon ka lang overseas for 4 weeks (which is tugma sa alloted PTO sa Australia)?

    For me, it is best to inspect the place so will see the place yourself. I have seen posts on Reddit na maganda lang daw sa pics, pero when they were at the inspection sobrang layo daw ng hitsura..

    Yes, that's my plan, hence renting AirBnb while looking for a place to rent/secure. Required/part of the process din daw ang in-person inspection e, from what I've read and heard from acquaintances.

    What I meant was if required na andun ka when they do routine inspection ng nire-rentahan mo? Namention kasi ni ma'am @ga2au na may ganyan :)

    Best na andun ka at natirhan mo na ung place. Kasi sa mga routine inspection, iseshare mo sa agent anung mga sira. At need ayusin. Pwede namanf sila lang masi may spare keys naman sila. Its upto you. Just tell the agent na aalis kayu, at wag mo munang lagyan ng mamahaling bagay ng place.

    Ma'am, yung practices na ganyan—like inspection, what do kapag may sira, etc.—ni-orient kayo nung RE agent or nalaman niyo lang din along the way?

    Mukhang need to do some more research for my own sanity! Haha.

    Ganito style nyan:

    1. Sa viewing ng house, makikita mo na yung state ng bahay. You can gauge na yung place on what the issues could be
    2. Pag approved ka na and dun ka na magsstay, good thing to do is ikutin mo ng mas mabuti yung place and take pics of it para secured ka later down the line if may damages
    3. If may sira sa house like clogged drains or iba pa, just let the agent know. They'll send someone to fix it asap (libre to if you're wondering)
    4. If ikaw ang makadamage sa bahay, ibabawas yung fixes sa bond na binigay mo at the start of the lease. Kaya be careful na wag mo idamage bahay or else simot ang bond

    Source: started renting out our own place last Oct lol

    era222_sebodemachomarksolitobadblockzUnsullied_06StbMTAuMACINOZ2023d_b

    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

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

    @MLBS said:

    @era222 said:

    @ga2au said:

    @era222 said:

    @lunarcat said:

    @era222 said:

    @lunarcat said:
    Sa ch> @ga2au said:

    @era222 said:
    Question: My plan is to stay in NSW for 2 months for my first entry, to activate my visa, jobhunt, and complete mga other adulting stuff. Just thinking of different scenarios here: Once I secure a place, wala namang kaso if I leave it vacant when I fly back sa Pinas (will keep paying the bills of course and return to the place to move for real na)?

    How long will u keep it vacant? Depends sa housing agents, may tinatawag na routine inspection dito sometimes 4 times in a year. On our 3rd month nagka routine inspection kami. And syang naman kung babayaran mo ung place ng walang tao. Per week bayad dito, so u have to think about it also.

    I second to this. Medjo pricey now mga rents and pahirapan maka rent. Please coordinate with the housing agents. Mas makakamura pa if mag Airnbnb or house sharing muna while looking for your place on your own. You can actually get a place muna then uwi ka sa Pinas, and let someone rent the place short-term period but you have to do all the effort to advertise the place. Downside is wala ka sa property and whatever damages ikaw ang liable.

    Thanks all sa insights! Yeah, plan ko is to book an AirBnb muna while looking for a place. Then once I get a place, I'll fly back to tie loose ends (I don't plan on resigning from my PH job until I've secured another one so need ko ibalik pa mga company assets), but I don't want to rent the place out if ever.

    Required ba na present ka during routine inspection? For example, kunwari nagbakasyon ka lang overseas for 4 weeks (which is tugma sa alloted PTO sa Australia)?

    For me, it is best to inspect the place so will see the place yourself. I have seen posts on Reddit na maganda lang daw sa pics, pero when they were at the inspection sobrang layo daw ng hitsura..

    Yes, that's my plan, hence renting AirBnb while looking for a place to rent/secure. Required/part of the process din daw ang in-person inspection e, from what I've read and heard from acquaintances.

    What I meant was if required na andun ka when they do routine inspection ng nire-rentahan mo? Namention kasi ni ma'am @ga2au na may ganyan :)

    Best na andun ka at natirhan mo na ung place. Kasi sa mga routine inspection, iseshare mo sa agent anung mga sira. At need ayusin. Pwede namanf sila lang masi may spare keys naman sila. Its upto you. Just tell the agent na aalis kayu, at wag mo munang lagyan ng mamahaling bagay ng place.

    Ma'am, yung practices na ganyan—like inspection, what do kapag may sira, etc.—ni-orient kayo nung RE agent or nalaman niyo lang din along the way?

    Mukhang need to do some more research for my own sanity! Haha.

    Ganito style nyan:

    1. Sa viewing ng house, makikita mo na yung state ng bahay. You can gauge na yung place on what the issues could be
    2. Pag approved ka na and dun ka na magsstay, good thing to do is ikutin mo ng mas mabuti yung place and take pics of it para secured ka later down the line if may damages
    3. If may sira sa house like clogged drains or iba pa, just let the agent know. They'll send someone to fix it asap (libre to if you're wondering)
    4. If ikaw ang makadamage sa bahay, ibabawas yung fixes sa bond na binigay mo at the start of the lease. Kaya be careful na wag mo idamage bahay or else simot ang bond

    Source: started renting out our own place last Oct lol

    THANK YOU, hulog ka ng langit!!!!!!

    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

    Hi, meron po ba dito employed sa government facility? may I ask anong vaccines po ang nirequire sainyo aside from covid vax?

    Also I was told may pre-employment process pa, ano po entailed dito and gano katagal naging whole process ng employment nyo po?

    thanks so much!!

  • Anneng23Anneng23 Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Apr 10, 2023

    Hello po, sa mga nag big move po recently under 189 visa, hinanapan po ba kayo ng travel insurance sa immigration dito po Ph? Thanks po.

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

    Hello po! Anyone po na WA na? Okay lng po ba kumuha agad ng driver's license pagdating? thank you po sa makakasagot.

    marksolitoMACINOZ2023Rizza
  • dream.BIGdream.BIG Philippines
    Posts: 157Member
    Joined: May 27, 2019

    @jennyC said:
    Hello po! Anyone po na WA na? Okay lng po ba kumuha agad ng driver's license pagdating? thank you po sa makakasagot.

    Sis when ang BM mo sa WA?

  • d_bd_b AU
    Posts: 84Member
    Joined: Jan 30, 2022

    @ga2au said:

    @sureball5 said:

    @ga2au said:
    Salamat po! Nakabook narin mga kababayan. Ang sakit sa bulsa kasi mag C-CNY dito sa Sg. Kaso wala nakapagpaalam na sa mga trabaho. So tuloy na. Makakahingi po ng list sana kung papanu mag Big move. Anu bang bawal sa Australia and what documents to ready. Nakakakaba.. 6weeks nalang sibat na dito Sg.

    Parehas tayo madam, dito rin ako SG, magresign ako after CNY, kunin muna bonus tapos big move na.

    Hindi ko napo mahintay bonus sis. Haha march pa ung amin. Alis na alis nako haha

    @plasticeye said:

    @ga2au said:
    Salamat po! Nakabook narin mga kababayan. Ang sakit sa bulsa kasi mag C-CNY dito sa Sg. Kaso wala nakapagpaalam na sa mga trabaho. So tuloy na. Makakahingi po ng list sana kung papanu mag Big move. Anu bang bawal sa Australia and what documents to ready. Nakakakaba.. 6weeks nalang sibat na dito Sg.

    ingat ! hehehe kala ko nasa pinas ka, dito ka pa din pala sa sg. kitakits !

    Ay haha oo. Mag 10years na sg! ❤️

    Hi @ga2au, PM please. Been reading your posts. SG-AU din ako.

    20220115 - Drunk-booked an IELTS exam to force myself to start my immigration journey
    20220122 - Took the exam with a week's review. 1st take IELTS result: L8.0/R8.5/W_6.5_/S8.5
    20220123 - Joined this forum and never logged in since
    20220324 - Payment and documents submission for skills assessment
    20220426 - Skills assessment outcome: Positive
    Dormant for a few months due to work commitment
    20221114 - Got interested in NZ from stories of friends who went there
    20230101 - Started to look for agents/agencies to help me; was advised to redirect my efforts to AU because of my readily available positive skills assessment result
    20230213 - Was advised to retake my English Test and try PTE. PTE 1st take result: 90 overall
    20230312 - Started submitting EOI's
    20230424 - Received ITA from NSW
    20230430 - Started to get active in this forum
    20230520 - Online Submission
    xxxxxxxx - I don't even know what's next. Ginaya ko lang yung signature ng iba.
    20240208 - Golden email received

  • d_bd_b AU
    Posts: 84Member
    Joined: Jan 30, 2022

    @lunarcat said:
    Here are the links of those common websites for place search:
    Enter the place where you want to settle and you have the idea about the prices.

    https://www.domain.com.au/
    https://www.realestate.com.au/

    Housesharing / roomsharing:
    https://flatmates.com.au/
    https://www.flatmatefinders.com.au/
    https://www.gumtree.com.au/

    Reddit pages where you can see everything about Australia:
    https://www.reddit.com/r/australia/
    https://www.reddit.com/r/AusFinance/
    https://reddit.com/sydney
    https://www.reddit.com/r/melbourne/

    Reposting for my own reference. lol

    20220115 - Drunk-booked an IELTS exam to force myself to start my immigration journey
    20220122 - Took the exam with a week's review. 1st take IELTS result: L8.0/R8.5/W_6.5_/S8.5
    20220123 - Joined this forum and never logged in since
    20220324 - Payment and documents submission for skills assessment
    20220426 - Skills assessment outcome: Positive
    Dormant for a few months due to work commitment
    20221114 - Got interested in NZ from stories of friends who went there
    20230101 - Started to look for agents/agencies to help me; was advised to redirect my efforts to AU because of my readily available positive skills assessment result
    20230213 - Was advised to retake my English Test and try PTE. PTE 1st take result: 90 overall
    20230312 - Started submitting EOI's
    20230424 - Received ITA from NSW
    20230430 - Started to get active in this forum
    20230520 - Online Submission
    xxxxxxxx - I don't even know what's next. Ginaya ko lang yung signature ng iba.
    20240208 - Golden email received

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

    @d_b said:

    @ga2au said:

    @sureball5 said:

    @ga2au said:
    Salamat po! Nakabook narin mga kababayan. Ang sakit sa bulsa kasi mag C-CNY dito sa Sg. Kaso wala nakapagpaalam na sa mga trabaho. So tuloy na. Makakahingi po ng list sana kung papanu mag Big move. Anu bang bawal sa Australia and what documents to ready. Nakakakaba.. 6weeks nalang sibat na dito Sg.

    Parehas tayo madam, dito rin ako SG, magresign ako after CNY, kunin muna bonus tapos big move na.

    Hindi ko napo mahintay bonus sis. Haha march pa ung amin. Alis na alis nako haha

    @plasticeye said:

    @ga2au said:
    Salamat po! Nakabook narin mga kababayan. Ang sakit sa bulsa kasi mag C-CNY dito sa Sg. Kaso wala nakapagpaalam na sa mga trabaho. So tuloy na. Makakahingi po ng list sana kung papanu mag Big move. Anu bang bawal sa Australia and what documents to ready. Nakakakaba.. 6weeks nalang sibat na dito Sg.

    ingat ! hehehe kala ko nasa pinas ka, dito ka pa din pala sa sg. kitakits !

    Ay haha oo. Mag 10years na sg! ❤️

    Hi @ga2au, PM please. Been reading your posts. SG-AU din ako.

    Hi. Wala naman akong natanggap ng message from u. Can u resend it.

    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!

  • d_bd_b AU
    Posts: 84Member
    Joined: Jan 30, 2022

    @ga2au said:

    @d_b said:

    @ga2au said:

    @sureball5 said:

    @ga2au said:
    Salamat po! Nakabook narin mga kababayan. Ang sakit sa bulsa kasi mag C-CNY dito sa Sg. Kaso wala nakapagpaalam na sa mga trabaho. So tuloy na. Makakahingi po ng list sana kung papanu mag Big move. Anu bang bawal sa Australia and what documents to ready. Nakakakaba.. 6weeks nalang sibat na dito Sg.

    Parehas tayo madam, dito rin ako SG, magresign ako after CNY, kunin muna bonus tapos big move na.

    Hindi ko napo mahintay bonus sis. Haha march pa ung amin. Alis na alis nako haha

    @plasticeye said:

    @ga2au said:
    Salamat po! Nakabook narin mga kababayan. Ang sakit sa bulsa kasi mag C-CNY dito sa Sg. Kaso wala nakapagpaalam na sa mga trabaho. So tuloy na. Makakahingi po ng list sana kung papanu mag Big move. Anu bang bawal sa Australia and what documents to ready. Nakakakaba.. 6weeks nalang sibat na dito Sg.

    ingat ! hehehe kala ko nasa pinas ka, dito ka pa din pala sa sg. kitakits !

    Ay haha oo. Mag 10years na sg! ❤️

    Hi @ga2au, PM please. Been reading your posts. SG-AU din ako.

    Hi. Wala naman akong natanggap ng message from u. Can u resend it.

    Sent.

    20220115 - Drunk-booked an IELTS exam to force myself to start my immigration journey
    20220122 - Took the exam with a week's review. 1st take IELTS result: L8.0/R8.5/W_6.5_/S8.5
    20220123 - Joined this forum and never logged in since
    20220324 - Payment and documents submission for skills assessment
    20220426 - Skills assessment outcome: Positive
    Dormant for a few months due to work commitment
    20221114 - Got interested in NZ from stories of friends who went there
    20230101 - Started to look for agents/agencies to help me; was advised to redirect my efforts to AU because of my readily available positive skills assessment result
    20230213 - Was advised to retake my English Test and try PTE. PTE 1st take result: 90 overall
    20230312 - Started submitting EOI's
    20230424 - Received ITA from NSW
    20230430 - Started to get active in this forum
    20230520 - Online Submission
    xxxxxxxx - I don't even know what's next. Ginaya ko lang yung signature ng iba.
    20240208 - Golden email received

  • reinrein2022reinrein2022 Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Oct 09, 2021

    Hi all,
    Congrats sa mga na-grant and gooduck sa mga waiting :)

    Thanks din po sa mga shared tips sa whole process ng DIY visa. :)
    Granted na po kami sa 189 Visa (me and my husband) last 12 April.

    We are planning to stay in Europe for a maximum of 2 years. Lipad po kami this end of May to Europe. For the 1st entry sa Aus, kelangan namin pumasok within a year. Magvisit po kami sa Aus this May (1 week lang). Medyo hindi lang po kami sure sa mga ito:

    1. May kelangan pa po ba kami dalin sa airport aside sa letter from Immi? Or may kelangan po ba kmai gawin dun sa Immiaccount?
    2. May kelangan po ba kami na inotify regarding sa pagmove namin to Europe for 2 years? Like change of address and work situations?

    Salamat po! :)

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

    @reinrein2022 said:
    Hi all,
    Congrats sa mga na-grant and gooduck sa mga waiting :)

    Thanks din po sa mga shared tips sa whole process ng DIY visa. :)
    Granted na po kami sa 189 Visa (me and my husband) last 12 April.

    We are planning to stay in Europe for a maximum of 2 years. Lipad po kami this end of May to Europe. For the 1st entry sa Aus, kelangan namin pumasok within a year. Magvisit po kami sa Aus this May (1 week lang). Medyo hindi lang po kami sure sa mga ito:

    1. May kelangan pa po ba kami dalin sa airport aside sa letter from Immi? Or may kelangan po ba kmai gawin dun sa Immiaccount?
    2. May kelangan po ba kami na inotify regarding sa pagmove namin to Europe for 2 years? Like change of address and work situations?

    Salamat po! :)

    Grant letter at passport lang binigay namin sa immigration pagdating 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!

  • reinrein2022reinrein2022 Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Oct 09, 2021

    @ga2au said:

    @reinrein2022 said:
    Hi all,
    Congrats sa mga na-grant and gooduck sa mga waiting :)

    Thanks din po sa mga shared tips sa whole process ng DIY visa. :)
    Granted na po kami sa 189 Visa (me and my husband) last 12 April.

    We are planning to stay in Europe for a maximum of 2 years. Lipad po kami this end of May to Europe. For the 1st entry sa Aus, kelangan namin pumasok within a year. Magvisit po kami sa Aus this May (1 week lang). Medyo hindi lang po kami sure sa mga ito:

    1. May kelangan pa po ba kami dalin sa airport aside sa letter from Immi? Or may kelangan po ba kmai gawin dun sa Immiaccount?
    2. May kelangan po ba kami na inotify regarding sa pagmove namin to Europe for 2 years? Like change of address and work situations?

    Salamat po! :)

    Grant letter at passport lang binigay namin sa immigration pagdating dito.

    Ahhh. Okay po. Wala na po bang exit clearance (like PDOS seminar)? Salamat po :)

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

    @reinrein2022 said:

    @ga2au said:

    @reinrein2022 said:
    Hi all,
    Congrats sa mga na-grant and gooduck sa mga waiting :)

    Thanks din po sa mga shared tips sa whole process ng DIY visa. :)
    Granted na po kami sa 189 Visa (me and my husband) last 12 April.

    We are planning to stay in Europe for a maximum of 2 years. Lipad po kami this end of May to Europe. For the 1st entry sa Aus, kelangan namin pumasok within a year. Magvisit po kami sa Aus this May (1 week lang). Medyo hindi lang po kami sure sa mga ito:

    1. May kelangan pa po ba kami dalin sa airport aside sa letter from Immi? Or may kelangan po ba kmai gawin dun sa Immiaccount?
    2. May kelangan po ba kami na inotify regarding sa pagmove namin to Europe for 2 years? Like change of address and work situations?

    Salamat po! :)

    Grant letter at passport lang binigay namin sa immigration pagdating dito.

    Ahhh. Okay po. Wala na po bang exit clearance (like PDOS seminar)? Salamat po :)

    Oh kung galing kayung pinas baka need ng pdos. Not sure kasi d ako galing pinas mag 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!

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