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  • jonananakjonananak Posts: 32Member
    Joined: May 21, 2020

    Hello in our case, we secured rental kahit nasa Pinas pa kami.

    era222mikelleDreamerGMACINOZ2023tofu888
  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 783Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    @jonananak said:
    Hello in our case, we secured rental kahit nasa Pinas pa kami.

    Please share how/what the process was like? Or may kakilala ba kayo sa Aus na nag-help? :) thanks!

    melvonbartowskimikelleEeOZMACINOZ2023

    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

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

    @IamTim said:

    @mikelle said:

    @IamTim said:
    Sharing our big move experience:

    Cebupacific airline namin dahil dun yung pinakamalaking check-in baggage na nakita ko. 64kg each kami with my wife and daughter. Bali 192 kg yun. 8 duffle bags at 2 maleta. Yung nasa website nila na 1 bag each sa 32 kg baggage ay hindi na updated. We used duffle bags kasi nasa 5kg din halos yung maleta namin unlike duffle bags na negligible na yung weight. Sinulit namin yang baggage allowance namin para di na kami magpa ship ng gamit. Sobrang dami nga lang talaga naming dalang gamit pero kinaya naman.

    May 3 - Flight to Sydney
    At the airport, tinanong kami ng IO kung resident and we said yes (visa 189). Di kami hinanapan ng Pdos at e-travel card. The flight schedule was smooth and on time. Malaki yung plane ng cebupac, yung may middle aisle. Yung ibang passengers nga ay nakahiga pa sakop yung 3 sits during the flight. First time immigrants need to pay travel tax.

    Sa Sydney airport may free wifi pero di sya abot dun sa may airplane apron. May 2 pila ng taxi, one for sedans and another one naman ay mga airport vans. Syempre sa van kame, Nakitira kami temporarily sa isang friend in Parramatta area.

    May 4~5 - Simcard, bank, tfn, medicare, centrelink, email Bupa
    One week before flight nagregister na kame sa Commonwealth Bank, then nagpunta lang kami sa branch to activate the account. Mabilis lang yung process at magkakaroon ka kagad ng bank account na pwede na pasukan ng pera. I used Wise app tapos si wife ko naman nag bank to bank (Singapore bank to Australia). Nagtry din kami mag withdraw ng cash sa atm dito sa AU using our SG cards. I would say the best rate ay yung sa Wise (not to mention yung speed ng paglipat ng pera) , tapos yung sa bank to bank di naman sobrang laki ng rate difference kaso almost 1 day bago macredit yung pera. Mas lugi yung pag withdraw ng cash sa atms. Yung atm card 1 week to 2 weeks pa bago madeliver sa address. Hindi pala kami nagdala ng cash, so withdraw lang sa Sydney airport ng konti tapos puro Visa na pinangbabayad namin sa mga transactions.

    Sa mall kami bumili ng simcard (Coles), mabilis lang sya iactivate at may guide naman. Opal card sa 7-11 kami bumili, pwede na sya for buses and trains. Download the Opal app dahil sobrang useful lalo yung map niya.

    Nagapply na rin kami ng Tax file number (TFN) at medicare which is online lang naman kaso di sila makukuha kagad. Centrelink naman makakapply pag may pag gagamitan na daw, so hindi na muna kami nagapply. Nag email na rin kami sa Bupa para sa health undertaking 815.

    May 6~8 - house hunting
    House hunting kami nito, just book as many viewings as you can basta make sure na kaya ng time mo and try to register na rin online kung kelan ang schedule ng open viewing. 15 minutes lang tinatagal ng viewing. Gumawa ako ng list ng mga iinspect ko per day, including the price and number of rooms etc. After the inspection may link on how to apply, just upload as many documents as you can. Bali kung mag-asawa, gawa kayo ng tigisang application using the link na binigay at automatic na mag-link din yung application niyo.

    May 9 - House rental application approved
    Tinawagan ako ng agent at sabi na pinoprocess na daw yung application ko, nag add kami ng 10~20 aud sa weekly rent and I think it really helped sa rental application namin. Also madami akong tinanong sa agent at nakipagkwentuhan na rin. Sabi ko na I just moved in to AU, at nagttransfer palang kami ng pera kasi may daily limit yung transfer. Okay naman daw iupload yung overseas bank statement. Within the day, pinag transfer na kami ng pera para sa deposit para mareserve na yung unit. Bali 1 week rent muna, then 1 month bond na babayaran sa rental bond online (rbo), tapos 1 week rent ulit upon signing ng contract and collection of keys.

    May 10 - First day of work
    Meron na pala akong employer prior to the grant. Originally mid ng May ang start ng work ko pero sabi ko I can start earlier. Flexible naman sila.

    May 11 - House rental signing of contract
    It took us less than 10 minutes sa signing. It was quick at nakuha na agad namin yung susi. Ang una naming binili ay mattress para pwede na kami matulog sa new house. Bali nagleave muna ako sa work for this.

    Slowly, bumibili na kami ng furnitures and appliances and hopefully makumpleto na ang gamit namin soon. Merong Ikea, Fantastic Furnitures, kmart at Amart. Sa ngayon, UberXL ang gamit namin dahil wala pa kaming sasakyan. Required ang car seat sa child hanggang 7yo. Ang lamig dito sa Sydney. Hindi kami nag aircon sa gabi at sarado pa ang bintana pero sobrang lamig parin. Parang centralized yata aircon dito ngayon.

    We are very happy and overwhelmed sa bagong journey namin as a family. Thank you sa group na to dahil sobrang laking tulong ang naibigay niyo sa amin.

    Ate @ga2au, dito rin kame sa Blacktown nakakuha ng bahay. :smile:

    Hi @IamTim congrats on your big move!

    ask ko po ano po yung health undertaking sa bupa upon arrival?

    May need po bang iemail sa DHA upon arrival?

    Also, saan po kayo nakakuha ng real estate agent? Thank you. :smile:

    May cases sa medical na ipapasign ka ng health undertaking. Kung clear ang medical mo, ignore mo lang yung health undertaking. Sa mga rental listings mostly may agent dun. Kung anong napili mo na bahay, my agent na humahawak nun. So it depends sa property at location.

    Thank you @IamTim :smile:

    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

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

    @ga2au said:

    @mikelle said:

    @IamTim said:
    Sharing our big move experience:

    Cebupacific airline namin dahil dun yung pinakamalaking check-in baggage na nakita ko. 64kg each kami with my wife and daughter. Bali 192 kg yun. 8 duffle bags at 2 maleta. Yung nasa website nila na 1 bag each sa 32 kg baggage ay hindi na updated. We used duffle bags kasi nasa 5kg din halos yung maleta namin unlike duffle bags na negligible na yung weight. Sinulit namin yang baggage allowance namin para di na kami magpa ship ng gamit. Sobrang dami nga lang talaga naming dalang gamit pero kinaya naman.

    May 3 - Flight to Sydney
    At the airport, tinanong kami ng IO kung resident and we said yes (visa 189). Di kami hinanapan ng Pdos at e-travel card. The flight schedule was smooth and on time. Malaki yung plane ng cebupac, yung may middle aisle. Yung ibang passengers nga ay nakahiga pa sakop yung 3 sits during the flight. First time immigrants need to pay travel tax.

    Sa Sydney airport may free wifi pero di sya abot dun sa may airplane apron. May 2 pila ng taxi, one for sedans and another one naman ay mga airport vans. Syempre sa van kame, Nakitira kami temporarily sa isang friend in Parramatta area.

    May 4~5 - Simcard, bank, tfn, medicare, centrelink, email Bupa
    One week before flight nagregister na kame sa Commonwealth Bank, then nagpunta lang kami sa branch to activate the account. Mabilis lang yung process at magkakaroon ka kagad ng bank account na pwede na pasukan ng pera. I used Wise app tapos si wife ko naman nag bank to bank (Singapore bank to Australia). Nagtry din kami mag withdraw ng cash sa atm dito sa AU using our SG cards. I would say the best rate ay yung sa Wise (not to mention yung speed ng paglipat ng pera) , tapos yung sa bank to bank di naman sobrang laki ng rate difference kaso almost 1 day bago macredit yung pera. Mas lugi yung pag withdraw ng cash sa atms. Yung atm card 1 week to 2 weeks pa bago madeliver sa address. Hindi pala kami nagdala ng cash, so withdraw lang sa Sydney airport ng konti tapos puro Visa na pinangbabayad namin sa mga transactions.

    Sa mall kami bumili ng simcard (Coles), mabilis lang sya iactivate at may guide naman. Opal card sa 7-11 kami bumili, pwede na sya for buses and trains. Download the Opal app dahil sobrang useful lalo yung map niya.

    Nagapply na rin kami ng Tax file number (TFN) at medicare which is online lang naman kaso di sila makukuha kagad. Centrelink naman makakapply pag may pag gagamitan na daw, so hindi na muna kami nagapply. Nag email na rin kami sa Bupa para sa health undertaking 815.

    May 6~8 - house hunting
    House hunting kami nito, just book as many viewings as you can basta make sure na kaya ng time mo and try to register na rin online kung kelan ang schedule ng open viewing. 15 minutes lang tinatagal ng viewing. Gumawa ako ng list ng mga iinspect ko per day, including the price and number of rooms etc. After the inspection may link on how to apply, just upload as many documents as you can. Bali kung mag-asawa, gawa kayo ng tigisang application using the link na binigay at automatic na mag-link din yung application niyo.

    May 9 - House rental application approved
    Tinawagan ako ng agent at sabi na pinoprocess na daw yung application ko, nag add kami ng 10~20 aud sa weekly rent and I think it really helped sa rental application namin. Also madami akong tinanong sa agent at nakipagkwentuhan na rin. Sabi ko na I just moved in to AU, at nagttransfer palang kami ng pera kasi may daily limit yung transfer. Okay naman daw iupload yung overseas bank statement. Within the day, pinag transfer na kami ng pera para sa deposit para mareserve na yung unit. Bali 1 week rent muna, then 1 month bond na babayaran sa rental bond online (rbo), tapos 1 week rent ulit upon signing ng contract and collection of keys.

    May 10 - First day of work
    Meron na pala akong employer prior to the grant. Originally mid ng May ang start ng work ko pero sabi ko I can start earlier. Flexible naman sila.

    May 11 - House rental signing of contract
    It took us less than 10 minutes sa signing. It was quick at nakuha na agad namin yung susi. Ang una naming binili ay mattress para pwede na kami matulog sa new house. Bali nagleave muna ako sa work for this.

    Slowly, bumibili na kami ng furnitures and appliances and hopefully makumpleto na ang gamit namin soon. Merong Ikea, Fantastic Furnitures, kmart at Amart. Sa ngayon, UberXL ang gamit namin dahil wala pa kaming sasakyan. Required ang car seat sa child hanggang 7yo. Ang lamig dito sa Sydney. Hindi kami nag aircon sa gabi at sarado pa ang bintana pero sobrang lamig parin. Parang centralized yata aircon dito ngayon.

    We are very happy and overwhelmed sa bagong journey namin as a family. Thank you sa group na to dahil sobrang laking tulong ang naibigay niyo sa amin.

    Ate @ga2au, dito rin kame sa Blacktown nakakuha ng bahay. :smile:

    Hi @IamTim congrats on your big move!

    ask ko po ano po yung health undertaking sa bupa upon arrival?

    May need po bang iemail sa DHA upon arrival?

    Also, saan po kayo nakakuha ng real estate agent? Thank you. :smile:

    You have to email them about your arrival. Please refer to link below.

    https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/tuberculosis/Pages/refugee-health-undertakings.aspx#:~:text=By signing a Health Undertaking,for follow-up as directed.&text=People can also phone BUPA,919 (a%20free%20call).

    Cleared po kami sa medicals, no other comments and sa VIC po kami. Is this needed pa po kaya @ga2au ?

    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

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

    @mikelle said:

    @ga2au said:

    @mikelle said:

    @IamTim said:
    Sharing our big move experience:

    Cebupacific airline namin dahil dun yung pinakamalaking check-in baggage na nakita ko. 64kg each kami with my wife and daughter. Bali 192 kg yun. 8 duffle bags at 2 maleta. Yung nasa website nila na 1 bag each sa 32 kg baggage ay hindi na updated. We used duffle bags kasi nasa 5kg din halos yung maleta namin unlike duffle bags na negligible na yung weight. Sinulit namin yang baggage allowance namin para di na kami magpa ship ng gamit. Sobrang dami nga lang talaga naming dalang gamit pero kinaya naman.

    May 3 - Flight to Sydney
    At the airport, tinanong kami ng IO kung resident and we said yes (visa 189). Di kami hinanapan ng Pdos at e-travel card. The flight schedule was smooth and on time. Malaki yung plane ng cebupac, yung may middle aisle. Yung ibang passengers nga ay nakahiga pa sakop yung 3 sits during the flight. First time immigrants need to pay travel tax.

    Sa Sydney airport may free wifi pero di sya abot dun sa may airplane apron. May 2 pila ng taxi, one for sedans and another one naman ay mga airport vans. Syempre sa van kame, Nakitira kami temporarily sa isang friend in Parramatta area.

    May 4~5 - Simcard, bank, tfn, medicare, centrelink, email Bupa
    One week before flight nagregister na kame sa Commonwealth Bank, then nagpunta lang kami sa branch to activate the account. Mabilis lang yung process at magkakaroon ka kagad ng bank account na pwede na pasukan ng pera. I used Wise app tapos si wife ko naman nag bank to bank (Singapore bank to Australia). Nagtry din kami mag withdraw ng cash sa atm dito sa AU using our SG cards. I would say the best rate ay yung sa Wise (not to mention yung speed ng paglipat ng pera) , tapos yung sa bank to bank di naman sobrang laki ng rate difference kaso almost 1 day bago macredit yung pera. Mas lugi yung pag withdraw ng cash sa atms. Yung atm card 1 week to 2 weeks pa bago madeliver sa address. Hindi pala kami nagdala ng cash, so withdraw lang sa Sydney airport ng konti tapos puro Visa na pinangbabayad namin sa mga transactions.

    Sa mall kami bumili ng simcard (Coles), mabilis lang sya iactivate at may guide naman. Opal card sa 7-11 kami bumili, pwede na sya for buses and trains. Download the Opal app dahil sobrang useful lalo yung map niya.

    Nagapply na rin kami ng Tax file number (TFN) at medicare which is online lang naman kaso di sila makukuha kagad. Centrelink naman makakapply pag may pag gagamitan na daw, so hindi na muna kami nagapply. Nag email na rin kami sa Bupa para sa health undertaking 815.

    May 6~8 - house hunting
    House hunting kami nito, just book as many viewings as you can basta make sure na kaya ng time mo and try to register na rin online kung kelan ang schedule ng open viewing. 15 minutes lang tinatagal ng viewing. Gumawa ako ng list ng mga iinspect ko per day, including the price and number of rooms etc. After the inspection may link on how to apply, just upload as many documents as you can. Bali kung mag-asawa, gawa kayo ng tigisang application using the link na binigay at automatic na mag-link din yung application niyo.

    May 9 - House rental application approved
    Tinawagan ako ng agent at sabi na pinoprocess na daw yung application ko, nag add kami ng 10~20 aud sa weekly rent and I think it really helped sa rental application namin. Also madami akong tinanong sa agent at nakipagkwentuhan na rin. Sabi ko na I just moved in to AU, at nagttransfer palang kami ng pera kasi may daily limit yung transfer. Okay naman daw iupload yung overseas bank statement. Within the day, pinag transfer na kami ng pera para sa deposit para mareserve na yung unit. Bali 1 week rent muna, then 1 month bond na babayaran sa rental bond online (rbo), tapos 1 week rent ulit upon signing ng contract and collection of keys.

    May 10 - First day of work
    Meron na pala akong employer prior to the grant. Originally mid ng May ang start ng work ko pero sabi ko I can start earlier. Flexible naman sila.

    May 11 - House rental signing of contract
    It took us less than 10 minutes sa signing. It was quick at nakuha na agad namin yung susi. Ang una naming binili ay mattress para pwede na kami matulog sa new house. Bali nagleave muna ako sa work for this.

    Slowly, bumibili na kami ng furnitures and appliances and hopefully makumpleto na ang gamit namin soon. Merong Ikea, Fantastic Furnitures, kmart at Amart. Sa ngayon, UberXL ang gamit namin dahil wala pa kaming sasakyan. Required ang car seat sa child hanggang 7yo. Ang lamig dito sa Sydney. Hindi kami nag aircon sa gabi at sarado pa ang bintana pero sobrang lamig parin. Parang centralized yata aircon dito ngayon.

    We are very happy and overwhelmed sa bagong journey namin as a family. Thank you sa group na to dahil sobrang laking tulong ang naibigay niyo sa amin.

    Ate @ga2au, dito rin kame sa Blacktown nakakuha ng bahay. :smile:

    Hi @IamTim congrats on your big move!

    ask ko po ano po yung health undertaking sa bupa upon arrival?

    May need po bang iemail sa DHA upon arrival?

    Also, saan po kayo nakakuha ng real estate agent? Thank you. :smile:

    You have to email them about your arrival. Please refer to link below.

    https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/tuberculosis/Pages/refugee-health-undertakings.aspx#:~:text=By signing a Health Undertaking,for follow-up as directed.&text=People can also phone BUPA,919 (a%20free%20call).

    Cleared po kami sa medicals, no other comments and sa VIC po kami. Is this needed pa po kaya @ga2au ?

    If you're clear no need.

    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!

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

    @ga2au said:

    @mikelle said:

    @ga2au said:

    @mikelle said:

    @IamTim said:
    Sharing our big move experience:

    Cebupacific airline namin dahil dun yung pinakamalaking check-in baggage na nakita ko. 64kg each kami with my wife and daughter. Bali 192 kg yun. 8 duffle bags at 2 maleta. Yung nasa website nila na 1 bag each sa 32 kg baggage ay hindi na updated. We used duffle bags kasi nasa 5kg din halos yung maleta namin unlike duffle bags na negligible na yung weight. Sinulit namin yang baggage allowance namin para di na kami magpa ship ng gamit. Sobrang dami nga lang talaga naming dalang gamit pero kinaya naman.

    May 3 - Flight to Sydney
    At the airport, tinanong kami ng IO kung resident and we said yes (visa 189). Di kami hinanapan ng Pdos at e-travel card. The flight schedule was smooth and on time. Malaki yung plane ng cebupac, yung may middle aisle. Yung ibang passengers nga ay nakahiga pa sakop yung 3 sits during the flight. First time immigrants need to pay travel tax.

    Sa Sydney airport may free wifi pero di sya abot dun sa may airplane apron. May 2 pila ng taxi, one for sedans and another one naman ay mga airport vans. Syempre sa van kame, Nakitira kami temporarily sa isang friend in Parramatta area.

    May 4~5 - Simcard, bank, tfn, medicare, centrelink, email Bupa
    One week before flight nagregister na kame sa Commonwealth Bank, then nagpunta lang kami sa branch to activate the account. Mabilis lang yung process at magkakaroon ka kagad ng bank account na pwede na pasukan ng pera. I used Wise app tapos si wife ko naman nag bank to bank (Singapore bank to Australia). Nagtry din kami mag withdraw ng cash sa atm dito sa AU using our SG cards. I would say the best rate ay yung sa Wise (not to mention yung speed ng paglipat ng pera) , tapos yung sa bank to bank di naman sobrang laki ng rate difference kaso almost 1 day bago macredit yung pera. Mas lugi yung pag withdraw ng cash sa atms. Yung atm card 1 week to 2 weeks pa bago madeliver sa address. Hindi pala kami nagdala ng cash, so withdraw lang sa Sydney airport ng konti tapos puro Visa na pinangbabayad namin sa mga transactions.

    Sa mall kami bumili ng simcard (Coles), mabilis lang sya iactivate at may guide naman. Opal card sa 7-11 kami bumili, pwede na sya for buses and trains. Download the Opal app dahil sobrang useful lalo yung map niya.

    Nagapply na rin kami ng Tax file number (TFN) at medicare which is online lang naman kaso di sila makukuha kagad. Centrelink naman makakapply pag may pag gagamitan na daw, so hindi na muna kami nagapply. Nag email na rin kami sa Bupa para sa health undertaking 815.

    May 6~8 - house hunting
    House hunting kami nito, just book as many viewings as you can basta make sure na kaya ng time mo and try to register na rin online kung kelan ang schedule ng open viewing. 15 minutes lang tinatagal ng viewing. Gumawa ako ng list ng mga iinspect ko per day, including the price and number of rooms etc. After the inspection may link on how to apply, just upload as many documents as you can. Bali kung mag-asawa, gawa kayo ng tigisang application using the link na binigay at automatic na mag-link din yung application niyo.

    May 9 - House rental application approved
    Tinawagan ako ng agent at sabi na pinoprocess na daw yung application ko, nag add kami ng 10~20 aud sa weekly rent and I think it really helped sa rental application namin. Also madami akong tinanong sa agent at nakipagkwentuhan na rin. Sabi ko na I just moved in to AU, at nagttransfer palang kami ng pera kasi may daily limit yung transfer. Okay naman daw iupload yung overseas bank statement. Within the day, pinag transfer na kami ng pera para sa deposit para mareserve na yung unit. Bali 1 week rent muna, then 1 month bond na babayaran sa rental bond online (rbo), tapos 1 week rent ulit upon signing ng contract and collection of keys.

    May 10 - First day of work
    Meron na pala akong employer prior to the grant. Originally mid ng May ang start ng work ko pero sabi ko I can start earlier. Flexible naman sila.

    May 11 - House rental signing of contract
    It took us less than 10 minutes sa signing. It was quick at nakuha na agad namin yung susi. Ang una naming binili ay mattress para pwede na kami matulog sa new house. Bali nagleave muna ako sa work for this.

    Slowly, bumibili na kami ng furnitures and appliances and hopefully makumpleto na ang gamit namin soon. Merong Ikea, Fantastic Furnitures, kmart at Amart. Sa ngayon, UberXL ang gamit namin dahil wala pa kaming sasakyan. Required ang car seat sa child hanggang 7yo. Ang lamig dito sa Sydney. Hindi kami nag aircon sa gabi at sarado pa ang bintana pero sobrang lamig parin. Parang centralized yata aircon dito ngayon.

    We are very happy and overwhelmed sa bagong journey namin as a family. Thank you sa group na to dahil sobrang laking tulong ang naibigay niyo sa amin.

    Ate @ga2au, dito rin kame sa Blacktown nakakuha ng bahay. :smile:

    Hi @IamTim congrats on your big move!

    ask ko po ano po yung health undertaking sa bupa upon arrival?

    May need po bang iemail sa DHA upon arrival?

    Also, saan po kayo nakakuha ng real estate agent? Thank you. :smile:

    You have to email them about your arrival. Please refer to link below.

    https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/tuberculosis/Pages/refugee-health-undertakings.aspx#:~:text=By signing a Health Undertaking,for follow-up as directed.&text=People can also phone BUPA,919 (a%20free%20call).

    Cleared po kami sa medicals, no other comments and sa VIC po kami. Is this needed pa po kaya @ga2au ?

    If you're clear no need.

    thank you @ga2au pero may email advice po ba na required sa lahat ng bagong dating na migrants sa DHA na nakafirst entry na po?

    Liz1019

    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

  • marksolitomarksolito Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Oct 11, 2020

    Question lang po, if may same case katulad sakin. Working abroad po ako, then nagpa medical po ako dito sa Pinas para bakasyon na din. Need ko pa po ba iupdate address ko kahit 3months lang ako dito?

  • jonananakjonananak Posts: 32Member
    Joined: May 21, 2020

    @era222 said:

    @jonananak said:
    Hello in our case, we secured rental kahit nasa Pinas pa kami.

    Please share how/what the process was like? Or may kakilala ba kayo sa Aus na nag-help? :) thanks!

    Hello, wala pong tumulong sa amin. We just applied trough realestate.com tapos mag si send lang sila ng link kung paano mag apply. Nag bigay kami ng references sa Pinas and sa abroad. Walang inspection. Na approved po kami.

    EeOZMACINOZ2023StbMTAuSharie
  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 783Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    @jonananak said:

    @era222 said:

    @jonananak said:
    Hello in our case, we secured rental kahit nasa Pinas pa kami.

    Please share how/what the process was like? Or may kakilala ba kayo sa Aus na nag-help? :) thanks!

    Hello, wala pong tumulong sa amin. We just applied trough realestate.com tapos mag si send lang sila ng link kung paano mag apply. Nag bigay kami ng references sa Pinas and sa abroad. Walang inspection. Na approved po kami.

    Ohhhh, okay naman ang actual place nung nakita niyo na in person?

    EeOZ

    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

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

    Hello po, sa mga nakapagsecure po ng work bago po mag-BIG move, may mga questions po sana ako. Hoping may sumagot sana:

    1. Did you change your location in LinkedIn and Seek to the Australia kahit di pa po kayo nagmigrate?
    2. What job search platforms did you use?
    3. Is there a way to hide the location from people on LinkedIn in the Philippines? Ayoko po kasi sanang makita ng current employer, connections ko na Australia na tagged location ko.
    4. If you have highly recommended formats for your resume and cover letter, hope you could share po yung links.
    5. Is there a way to secure an Aus mobile number while in the Philippines, like if may kakilala kami na nasa Aus right now at makikisuyo kami to send thru parcel yung sim (activate muna sa Aus bago ipadala)? Para makasecure na kami ng Aus number and register to the necessary services. Is this possible po?

    Thank you so much and God bless us all.

    irl031816

    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

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

    @mikelle said:
    Hello po, sa mga nakapagsecure po ng work bago po mag-BIG move, may mga questions po sana ako. Hoping may sumagot sana:

    1. Did you change your location in LinkedIn and Seek to the Australia kahit di pa po kayo nagmigrate?
    2. What job search platforms did you use?
    3. Is there a way to hide the location from people on LinkedIn in the Philippines? Ayoko po kasi sanang makita ng current employer, connections ko na Australia na tagged location ko.
    4. If you have highly recommended formats for your resume and cover letter, hope you could share po yung links.
    5. Is there a way to secure an Aus mobile number while in the Philippines, like if may kakilala kami na nasa Aus right now at makikisuyo kami to send thru parcel yung sim (activate muna sa Aus bago ipadala)? Para makasecure na kami ng Aus number and register to the necessary services. Is this possible po?

    Thank you so much and God bless us all.

    Related to #5, anyone tried purchasing a Telstra esim while in the PH? :)

    EeOZStbMTAumarksolito

    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

  • StbMTAuStbMTAu Posts: 26Member
    Joined: May 01, 2021

    Hi! baka po meron kayong idea, and Ph driver's license kapag naconvert sa Au driver's ay full license na kaagad?

    Or magdedepende ang Au license kung gaano na katagal ang Ph DL? Salamat po :)

    MACINOZ2023washout
  • chemron9400chemron9400 Dubai
    Posts: 326Member
    Joined: Aug 06, 2019

    @StbMTAu said:
    Hi! baka po meron kayong idea, and Ph driver's license kapag naconvert sa Au driver's ay full license na kaagad?

    Or magdedepende ang Au license kung gaano na katagal ang Ph DL? Salamat po :)

    Sa nabasa ko kapag less than 2 years ay hindi sya full license..

    StbMTAu

    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

  • sabina12sabina12 Posts: 60Member
    Joined: May 11, 2022

    Hello po. May alam po kayong ibang platform ng pagtransfer ng PH Funds to AUD? Nagtry ako ng Wise App kaso mukhang di na allowed gumawa ng Personal wallet pag from Ph. Thanks po.

    StbMTAu

    263312 190 VIC (90+5)

  • chemron9400chemron9400 Dubai
    Posts: 326Member
    Joined: Aug 06, 2019
    edited May 2023


    Hi sa mga matagal pa mag big move sino na nag contribute sa super? Hehehe or pwede ba to khit overseas ka nag work? Lol naisip ko lng haha

    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

  • whimpeewhimpee Posts: 484Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2022

    @sabina12 said:
    Hello po. May alam po kayong ibang platform ng pagtransfer ng PH Funds to AUD? Nagtry ako ng Wise App kaso mukhang di na allowed gumawa ng Personal wallet pag from Ph. Thanks po.

    If you have debit card from your account, you can use that to transfer thru Wise.

    StbMTAu

    491 Visa: Human Resource Adviser - 223111 (80 points) | Age: 15 | English: 10 | Work: 15 | Education : 15 | Partner : 10 | Nomination: 15
    09 Aug 2016 - VETASSESS Initial, Positive
    03 Jan 2020 - VETASSESS Reassessment, Positive
    29 Jan 2020 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 65 pts
    10 Feb 2020 - IELTS, Proficient
    15 Feb 2020 - EOI updated - 75 pts
    18 Jan 2022 - VETASSESS Renewal
    14 Oct 2022 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 80 pts
    10 Nov 2022 - Pre-invite received from NSW, applied on the same day
    18 Nov 2022 - NSW Nomination approved
    21 Nov 2022 - 491 Visa Lodged
    22 Nov 2022 - Submitted Forms 80 and 1221
    25 Nov 2022 - Medical exam and Biometrics
    6 Dec 2022 - Additional medical check requested for 1 dependent
    3 Jan 2023 - Complete health clearance
    5 Jun 2023 - Immi Assessment Commenced email received
    20 Jul 2023 - Visa Grant

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

    Hi, ask ko lang sa family nagbig move. Ung kayo mag asawa ba same kayo nagdala ng aud ok lang ba?do we need to declare kung excess sa 10K combined?

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

    @chemron9400 said:

    Hi sa mga matagal pa mag big move sino na nag contribute sa super? Hehehe or pwede ba to khit overseas ka nag work? Lol naisip ko lng haha

    Try to talk to an AU based accountant about possible tax implications. You provide your TFN when you open a super account, so the ATO is aware of any money that is deposited into it, as well any income generated from it.

  • mcrystalmcrystal Posts: 47Member
    Joined: Feb 22, 2022

    Hello everyone. Yung nag big move po this year. Ilang weeks po bago dumating yung medicare card number? Salamat po

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

    @golddragon said:
    Hi, ask ko lang sa family nagbig move. Ung kayo mag asawa ba same kayo nagdala ng aud ok lang ba?do we need to declare kung excess sa 10K combined?

    Yes. Declare lang.

    golddragon

    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

    @mcrystal said:
    Hello everyone. Yung nag big move po this year. Ilang weeks po bago dumating yung medicare card number? Salamat po

    5-6 weeks from date of application.

    MACINOZ2023divaaiz

    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!

  • sabina12sabina12 Posts: 60Member
    Joined: May 11, 2022

    @whimpee said:
    If you have debit card from your account, you can use that to transfer thru Wise.

    Hi po. Kahit po PHP lang yung debit card at hindi USD account, doable po sa wise?

    263312 190 VIC (90+5)

  • batocabe1003batocabe1003 Posts: 43Member
    Joined: May 11, 2021

    @chemron9400 said:

    @StbMTAu said:
    Hi! baka po meron kayong idea, and Ph driver's license kapag naconvert sa Au driver's ay full license na kaagad?

    Or magdedepende ang Au license kung gaano na katagal ang Ph DL? Salamat po :)

    Sa nabasa ko kapag less than 2 years ay hindi sya full license..

    @chemron9400 said:

    @StbMTAu said:
    Hi! baka po meron kayong idea, and Ph driver's license kapag naconvert sa Au driver's ay full license na kaagad?

    Or magdedepende ang Au license kung gaano na katagal ang Ph DL? Salamat po :)

    Sa nabasa ko kapag less than 2 years ay hindi sya full license..

    @chemron9400 said:

    @StbMTAu said:
    Hi! baka po meron kayong idea, and Ph driver's license kapag naconvert sa Au driver's ay full license na kaagad?

    Or magdedepende ang Au license kung gaano na katagal ang Ph DL? Salamat po :)

    Sa nabasa ko kapag less than 2 years ay hindi sya full license..

    @chemron9400 said:

    @StbMTAu said:
    Hi! baka po meron kayong idea, and Ph driver's license kapag naconvert sa Au driver's ay full license na kaagad?

    Or magdedepende ang Au license kung gaano na katagal ang Ph DL? Salamat po :)

    Sa nabasa ko kapag less than 2 years ay hindi sya full license..

    @chemron9400 said:

    @StbMTAu said:
    Hi! baka po meron kayong idea, and Ph driver's license kapag naconvert sa Au driver's ay full license na kaagad?

    Or magdedepende ang Au license kung gaano na katagal ang Ph DL? Salamat po :)

    Sa nabasa ko kapag less than 2 years ay hindi sya full license..

    @chemron9400 said:

    @StbMTAu said:
    Hi! baka po meron kayong idea, and Ph driver's license kapag naconvert sa Au driver's ay full license na kaagad?

    Or magdedepende ang Au license kung gaano na katagal ang Ph DL? Salamat po :)

    Sa nabasa ko kapag less than 2 years ay hindi sya full license..

    @chemron9400 said:

    @StbMTAu said:
    Hi! baka po meron kayong idea, and Ph driver's license kapag naconvert sa Au driver's ay full license na kaagad?

    Or magdedepende ang Au license kung gaano na katagal ang Ph DL? Salamat po :)

    Sa nabasa ko kapag less than 2 years ay hindi sya full license..

    @chemron9400 said:

    @StbMTAu said:
    Hi! baka po meron kayong idea, and Ph driver's license kapag naconvert sa Au driver's ay full license na kaagad?

    Or magdedepende ang Au license kung gaano na katagal ang Ph DL? Salamat po :)

    Sa nabasa ko kapag less than 2 years ay hindi sya full license..

    Hi po, good day, @chemron9400
    Need po ba ng apostille drivers certificate sa Au?

  • marise32marise32 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 121Member
    Joined: Nov 20, 2017

    @sabina12 said:

    @whimpee said:
    If you have debit card from your account, you can use that to transfer thru Wise.

    Hi po. Kahit po PHP lang yung debit card at hindi USD account, doable po sa wise?

    Hi po, yes po. Naconnect ko po iyong bpi debit card ko.

    sabina12

    261313 Software Engineer
    [Age: 30 I Skills Qualification: 15 | English Prof.: 20 l Work Exp.: 5 l Partner Skills: 10 | State Nomination: 5 | Total: 85]
    ~~
    01.18.2019.🔹️Started my AUS Journey. Gathering of documents.
    02.28.2019.🔹️ACS Skills Assessment Application
    03.17.2019.🔹️MOCK TEST 1 [L70 /R49 /S36 /W73]
    03.23.2019.🔹️ACS Positive Result
    04.22.2019.🔹️MOCK TEST 2 [L86 /R73 /S90 /W78]
    05.06.2019.🔹️PTE EXAM 1 [L79 /R80 /S90 /W80] -
    05.17.2019.🔹️EOI lodged
    07.08.2020. -- Australia temporarily suspends skilled migration program --
    -- PANDEMIC . ACS and PTE results about to expire --
    04.12.2021.🔸️ACS Skills Re-Assessment Application
    05.11.2021.🔸️ACS Positive Result
    06.10.2021.🔸️EOI relodged
    04.20.2022.🔸️MOCK TEST 1 [L66 /R60 /S81 /W73]
    05.17.2022.🔸️MOCK TEST 2 [L79 /R71 /S64 /W88]
    05.30.2022.🔸️PTE EXAM 2 [L86 /R81 /S90 /W89]
    08.11.2022. -- VIC is now open for offshore applicants --
    08.17.2022.🔸️EOI relodged
    11.22.2022.🔸️Received pre-invite for Visa 190 (VIC)
    12.21.2022.🔸️Received VIC state nomination approval
    12.22.2022.🔸️ITA
    02.14.2023.🔸️VISA 190 lodged
    02.27.2023.🔸️Done w/ Medical Exam - St. Lukes Ermita
    03.03.2023.🔸️Medical Health Clearance provided
    10.10.2023.🔸️Received Immi Commencement Email
    XX.XX.XXXX.🔸️Waiting for Grant 🙏
    ~~
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  • mcrystalmcrystal Posts: 47Member
    Joined: Feb 22, 2022

    @ga2au said:

    @mcrystal said:
    Hello everyone. Yung nag big move po this year. Ilang weeks po bago dumating yung medicare card number? Salamat po

    5-6 weeks from date of application.

    Salamat po. Kasama po ba Saturday and Sunday sa inyong counting ng 5-6 weeks?

  • sabina12sabina12 Posts: 60Member
    Joined: May 11, 2022

    @marise32 said:
    Hi po, yes po. Naconnect ko po iyong bpi debit card ko.

    Thank you po sa response ☺️ question pa po, sorry. Nung nagregister ka po PH or AU na ung address and phone number na nilagay mo? PH contact details kasi sakin, iniisip ko lang baka hindi ako makaopen balance.

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  • marise32marise32 Mandaluyong
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    @sabina12 said:

    @marise32 said:
    Hi po, yes po. Naconnect ko po iyong bpi debit card ko.

    Thank you po sa response ☺️ question pa po, sorry. Nung nagregister ka po PH or AU na ung address and phone number na nilagay mo? PH contact details kasi sakin, iniisip ko lang baka hindi ako makaopen balance.

    Ph pa rin po address and phone number nung sakin. Doon sa app po nakapaglagay pa rin naman ako ng ph balance. Pero never tried lagyan ng laman iyong balance. Natry ko pa lang sa wise is magsend na po ng amount direct using po may bpi debit card.

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  • ga2auga2au NSW
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    @mcrystal said:

    @ga2au said:

    @mcrystal said:
    Hello everyone. Yung nag big move po this year. Ilang weeks po bago dumating yung medicare card number? Salamat po

    5-6 weeks from date of application.

    Salamat po. Kasama po ba Saturday and Sunday sa inyong counting ng 5-6 weeks?

    Yes.

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

    @era222 said:

    @mikelle said:
    Hello po, sa mga nakapagsecure po ng work bago po mag-BIG move, may mga questions po sana ako. Hoping may sumagot sana:

    1. Did you change your location in LinkedIn and Seek to the Australia kahit di pa po kayo nagmigrate?
    2. What job search platforms did you use?
    3. Is there a way to hide the location from people on LinkedIn in the Philippines? Ayoko po kasi sanang makita ng current employer, connections ko na Australia na tagged location ko.
    4. If you have highly recommended formats for your resume and cover letter, hope you could share po yung links.
    5. Is there a way to secure an Aus mobile number while in the Philippines, like if may kakilala kami na nasa Aus right now at makikisuyo kami to send thru parcel yung sim (activate muna sa Aus bago ipadala)? Para makasecure na kami ng Aus number and register to the necessary services. Is this possible po?

    Thank you so much and God bless us all.

    Related to #5, anyone tried purchasing a Telstra esim while in the PH? :)

    Ang isang tanong, kahit na nakaroaming kung magagamit ba sa Pilipinas? Kasi yung sim ko sa Pilipinas, wala ako natanggap na calls and messages, maliban lang sa OTP ng banks sa Pilipinas. So better check kung useful talaga siya baka di karin matawagan. Kasi kahit na ipapasuyo mo pa na iroam dito sa AU or kung possible na iroam sa Pilipinas ang numbers ng AU, still gagana siya.

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  • renzkimwellrenzkimwell Posts: 8Member
    Joined: Apr 06, 2021

    Hello mga ka-AU BM, ask ko lang. Nagrant ang PR visa ko April 2023. Tapos plan ko magipon muna para sa BM. Tho nagbook na ko ng flight sa August 2023, yun flight ko is round trip babalik pa sana ako sa Pinas. 2 weeks lang balak ko muna stay sa Sydney kaya bakasyon lang muna. Is it possible? Considered na po ba sya as first entry kahit babalik pa ko ng Pinas?
    Also, question,indi po ba yun makakaaffect sa pagbilang ng citizenship application ko?

    Thank you po sa sasagot.

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