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@lydelmp said:
Hi, meron po ba dito may flight din MNL-SYD via PAL on June 27? Magtatanong lang sana po ako if may same situation gaya ng saamin. May email kasi kami natanggap kanina po for seat re-assignment, and first time flyers po kami so nagulat din kami and first time namin maka encounter ng ganto sa big move pa namin. Nagttry naman ako as of now magcontact sa helplines ni PAL. But gusto ko lang magtanong po if Valid/allowed po ba na bigla kaming i re-assign ng seat? Worst part is magkahiwalay pa yung seat re-assignment Nagbook kami ng flight po March 2023 pa. Thank you po.
Hello! That happened to me a number of times. usually kapag magchange sila ng plane ay ganyan or depende sa number of passengers. What I would do is abang ako when online check-in opens then magselect ng seats since usually free na yung seats kapag open na yung online check-in (usually 48hrs before flight nagoopen pero depende sa airline). if hindi kaya, you can try to ask the check-in counter sa mismong flight nyo
but if you paid for the seat, you should be able to select seats kahit di pa open online check-in. I would try to reach out customer service kung nagbayad ka sa seat tapos iniba nila tapos hindi mo mabago without paying.
Thank you po! Probably nagpalit sila ng airplane po kasi nung manage booking kami iba na yung arrangements ng seats. Dalwa yung seats po namin isa lang yung may extre fee kasi aisle seat pero thank you very much po Yes po, magabang kami agad sa online check in once mag open. Salamat po
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
I already lodged my nsw 190 visa application and already waiting for advise for medical and etc. I know this might sound too early but I was wondering if hopefully my visa will be granted, is it okay that my first point of entry will be in Melbourne? My cousins that are already living there offered if I could stay for a month in Melbourne before finally settling in NSW so that I could have an adjustment period as I am the only one to migrate in NSW? Would this be possible? Thank you very much sa makakapagsagot.
@naer_leunam said:
I already lodged my nsw 190 visa application and already waiting for advise for medical and etc. I know this might sound too early but I was wondering if hopefully my visa will be granted, is it okay that my first point of entry will be in Melbourne? My cousins that are already living there offered if I could stay for a month in Melbourne before finally settling in NSW so that I could have an adjustment period as I am the only one to migrate in NSW? Would this be possible? Thank you very much sa makakapagsagot.
I think pde nman since you’re still going NSW at the end.
Hello! Meron ba dito na nagtransit muna sa ibang bansa bago mag-BM?
Yun kasing flight pa- Perth, mas mura yun magttransit muna sa SG, tapos meron 2 hrs and mga 10-16hrs na layover na available flights. Pag direct kasi via PAL, napakamahal.
In addition, mas magiging cheap kapag magbbook ako separate flight MNL-SG then SG- Perth. Iniisip ko magbakasyon muna kahit 3 days sa SG at bisitahin ang friends bago pumunta ng Perth. Wala bang magiging issues sa Immig naten to? Or sa Aus? Di kaya magrraise ng issues to?
@Scofield said:
Hello! Meron ba dito na nagtransit muna sa ibang bansa bago mag-BM?
Yun kasing flight pa- Perth, mas mura yun magttransit muna sa SG, tapos meron 2 hrs and mga 10-16hrs na layover na available flights. Pag direct kasi via PAL, napakamahal.
In addition, mas magiging cheap kapag magbbook ako separate flight MNL-SG then SG- Perth. Iniisip ko magbakasyon muna kahit 3 days sa SG at bisitahin ang friends bago pumunta ng Perth. Wala bang magiging issues sa Immig naten to? Or sa Aus? Di kaya magrraise ng issues to?
wala naman, okay lang yan kasi visa free naman tayo sa SG.
Updated the TFN in the commbank app after receiving the TFN
Medicare
registered online (1 month na pero wala parin balita haha)
PhotoID - went to NSW Service
Requirements are Bank Acct Details, Passport, and Visa
I got the 10year validity ID which is $102 kasi di ako marunong magdrive at wala pa balak magdrive haha
The 5 year validity is cheaper, not sure on how much this is
Gala gala muna, we were able to buy coats/puffer at Costco (yun yung mejo afford na nakita namin pero mahal parin omaygad)
Apply apply na, interview interview.
Ito yung hardest part. My first interview alam ko na agad na hindi ako kuha kasi first job tapos di marunong magdrive. Mejo maiiyak ka sa stage na to pero wag kang panghihinaan ng loob, bawal sumuko, di ka pwede umuwi ng pinas ng luhaan okay. Sa una lang yan.
Advise ko lang try nyo applyan is secretary/admin staff ng gusto nyo na job. I applied as secretary/admin staff sa mga construction firms. You can still apply sa want nyo na job naman.
Got a job
Maiiyak ka sa tuwa kasi tapos na ang paghihirap kahit paano
Pero looking for a job parin si spouse but atleast may pang gastos na kami
The company hr online form recommended the Super company/bank
The only requirement they asked from me was my bank account details and TFN
No police check required (unlike pinas na need ang NBI), good thing we didn't get one.
Two weeks in the job and ayun may sahod na, nakapag padala na rin sa pamilya sa pinas
Oks yung sahod malaki sa peso pero sakto lang for expenses dito
Work environment very mabait naman sila, I got lucky may mga food/snacks pa na libre sa office.
Tips:
• Bumili na ng black shoes at formal clothes sa pinas. Ang mahal dito. Tapos hindi fit yung mga shoes nila sa atin? napaltos yung paa ko sa black shoes haha
• Sagarin nyo na yung limit ng pwede dalin na cosmetic products hehe paubos na yung mga watson products ko huhu
• Bring lotion, lip balm, and petroleum jelly. Our skin dried and had rashes in the first 2 weeks.
• The temperature went down to -2 during our 1st week HAHA BRING ALL YOUR THICK CLOTHES.
Things na di pa namin nagagawa:
Centrelink
Makakita ng snow
Here are some photos of our gala-gala,
Bondi Beach
Blue Mountains
Mount Annan Botanical Park
Vivid Sydney - Opera House
Barangaroo at the Ferry
(This last photo had my eyes teary, Tears of Joy and Sarap ng Pinaghirapan)
See you guys in Oz ♥
Nakakaexcite and at the same time nakakakaba pag dumating na yung visa grant. Kinokondisyon ko na yung sarili ko na magtake ng kahit anong work muna kung di agad ako matanggap sa totoong profession ko. Kailangan agad may maipadala sa Pinas
Hi, magtatanong lang po if may nagdala po ba sainyo ng mga vitamins and medicine like bioflu, biogesic, etc sa Australia? Allowed naman po diba? Or need na may prescription pa din sila po? Thank you
ConboyboySa puso mo Posts: 339Member Joined: Feb 05, 2023
@lmsg06 said: @era222 online lang po ako nagapply apply
got 3 interviews sa call then 2 interviews na physical. umabot ng 100+ na job posts yung nasendan ko.
mahirap maghanap ng work guys. mapapaisip ka kung tama yung move mo umalis. minsan gusto mo na umuwi. pero wag susuko, kapit lang 💪
Updated the TFN in the commbank app after receiving the TFN
Medicare
registered online (1 month na pero wala parin balita haha)
PhotoID - went to NSW Service
Requirements are Bank Acct Details, Passport, and Visa
I got the 10year validity ID which is $102 kasi di ako marunong magdrive at wala pa balak magdrive haha
The 5 year validity is cheaper, not sure on how much this is
Gala gala muna, we were able to buy coats/puffer at Costco (yun yung mejo afford na nakita namin pero mahal parin omaygad)
Apply apply na, interview interview.
Ito yung hardest part. My first interview alam ko na agad na hindi ako kuha kasi first job tapos di marunong magdrive. Mejo maiiyak ka sa stage na to pero wag kang panghihinaan ng loob, bawal sumuko, di ka pwede umuwi ng pinas ng luhaan okay. Sa una lang yan.
Advise ko lang try nyo applyan is secretary/admin staff ng gusto nyo na job. I applied as secretary/admin staff sa mga construction firms. You can still apply sa want nyo na job naman.
Got a job
Maiiyak ka sa tuwa kasi tapos na ang paghihirap kahit paano
Pero looking for a job parin si spouse but atleast may pang gastos na kami
The company hr online form recommended the Super company/bank
The only requirement they asked from me was my bank account details and TFN
No police check required (unlike pinas na need ang NBI), good thing we didn't get one.
Two weeks in the job and ayun may sahod na, nakapag padala na rin sa pamilya sa pinas
Oks yung sahod malaki sa peso pero sakto lang for expenses dito
Work environment very mabait naman sila, I got lucky may mga food/snacks pa na libre sa office.
Tips:
• Bumili na ng black shoes at formal clothes sa pinas. Ang mahal dito. Tapos hindi fit yung mga shoes nila sa atin? napaltos yung paa ko sa black shoes haha
• Sagarin nyo na yung limit ng pwede dalin na cosmetic products hehe paubos na yung mga watson products ko huhu
• Bring lotion, lip balm, and petroleum jelly. Our skin dried and had rashes in the first 2 weeks.
• The temperature went down to -2 during our 1st week HAHA BRING ALL YOUR THICK CLOTHES.
Things na di pa namin nagagawa:
Centrelink
Makakita ng snow
Here are some photos of our gala-gala,
Bondi Beach
Blue Mountains
Mount Annan Botanical Park
Vivid Sydney - Opera House
Barangaroo at the Ferry
(This last photo had my eyes teary, Tears of Joy and Sarap ng Pinaghirapan)
See you guys in Oz ♥
Nakakaexcite and at the same time nakakakaba pag dumating na yung visa grant. Kinokondisyon ko na yung sarili ko na magtake ng kahit anong work muna kung di agad ako matanggap sa totoong profession ko. Kailangan agad may maipadala sa Pinas
Manage mo lang burn rate mo and do due diligence even before reaching AU.
1. Prepare cv
2. Submit to agents and Hh ahead complete with cover letters
3. Reach out to employers etc. - in short apply tipong 1 month ahead of your arrival.
4. Save up for this period and say 3-6mos before ka magtake ng odd jobs. Alam mo yun. Para mentally conditioned ka without sacrificing time for what matters most - get the job and focusing on surviving.
@lmsg06 said: @era222 online lang po ako nagapply apply
got 3 interviews sa call then 2 interviews na physical. umabot ng 100+ na job posts yung nasendan ko.
mahirap maghanap ng work guys. mapapaisip ka kung tama yung move mo umalis. minsan gusto mo na umuwi. pero wag susuko, kapit lang 💪
Updated the TFN in the commbank app after receiving the TFN
Medicare
registered online (1 month na pero wala parin balita haha)
PhotoID - went to NSW Service
Requirements are Bank Acct Details, Passport, and Visa
I got the 10year validity ID which is $102 kasi di ako marunong magdrive at wala pa balak magdrive haha
The 5 year validity is cheaper, not sure on how much this is
Gala gala muna, we were able to buy coats/puffer at Costco (yun yung mejo afford na nakita namin pero mahal parin omaygad)
Apply apply na, interview interview.
Ito yung hardest part. My first interview alam ko na agad na hindi ako kuha kasi first job tapos di marunong magdrive. Mejo maiiyak ka sa stage na to pero wag kang panghihinaan ng loob, bawal sumuko, di ka pwede umuwi ng pinas ng luhaan okay. Sa una lang yan.
Advise ko lang try nyo applyan is secretary/admin staff ng gusto nyo na job. I applied as secretary/admin staff sa mga construction firms. You can still apply sa want nyo na job naman.
Got a job
Maiiyak ka sa tuwa kasi tapos na ang paghihirap kahit paano
Pero looking for a job parin si spouse but atleast may pang gastos na kami
The company hr online form recommended the Super company/bank
The only requirement they asked from me was my bank account details and TFN
No police check required (unlike pinas na need ang NBI), good thing we didn't get one.
Two weeks in the job and ayun may sahod na, nakapag padala na rin sa pamilya sa pinas
Oks yung sahod malaki sa peso pero sakto lang for expenses dito
Work environment very mabait naman sila, I got lucky may mga food/snacks pa na libre sa office.
Tips:
• Bumili na ng black shoes at formal clothes sa pinas. Ang mahal dito. Tapos hindi fit yung mga shoes nila sa atin? napaltos yung paa ko sa black shoes haha
• Sagarin nyo na yung limit ng pwede dalin na cosmetic products hehe paubos na yung mga watson products ko huhu
• Bring lotion, lip balm, and petroleum jelly. Our skin dried and had rashes in the first 2 weeks.
• The temperature went down to -2 during our 1st week HAHA BRING ALL YOUR THICK CLOTHES.
Things na di pa namin nagagawa:
Centrelink
Makakita ng snow
Here are some photos of our gala-gala,
Bondi Beach
Blue Mountains
Mount Annan Botanical Park
Vivid Sydney - Opera House
Barangaroo at the Ferry
(This last photo had my eyes teary, Tears of Joy and Sarap ng Pinaghirapan)
See you guys in Oz ♥
Nakakaexcite and at the same time nakakakaba pag dumating na yung visa grant. Kinokondisyon ko na yung sarili ko na magtake ng kahit anong work muna kung di agad ako matanggap sa totoong profession ko. Kailangan agad may maipadala sa Pinas
Manage mo lang burn rate mo and do due diligence even before reaching AU.
1. Prepare cv
2. Submit to agents and Hh ahead complete with cover letters
3. Reach out to employers etc. - in short apply tipong 1 month ahead of your arrival.
4. Save up for this period and say 3-6mos before ka magtake ng odd jobs. Alam mo yun. Para mentally conditioned ka without sacrificing time for what matters most - get the job and focusing on surviving.
Thanks for the tips! Kahit reassuring na may family na sasalo sakin dun, kabado pa din talaga. Ideal talaga na pagpunta ng AU may naghihintay na work pero of course, di din talaga sya realistic.
❤ Next Goal: BIG MOVE ❤
13.12.2023 - PDOS Webinar and Digital Certificate DONE!
06.12.2023 - VISA GRANT! 317 DAYS WAITING!
21.09.2023 - commencement email
28.01.2023 - health clearance provided in immiaccount
25.01.2023 - medicals done at NHS Makati
23.01.2023 - NSW 190 visa application - LODGED
19.01.2023 - NSW approved 190 nomination
10.01.2023 - pre-invite received from NSW
05.01.2023 - pre-invite from VIC; applied for state nomination on same day; STATE NOMINATION APPROVED ON SAME DAY! THANK YOU TALAGA G! GRABE KA! ❤
10.12.2022 - +5 points due to 5 years work exp: 85 (189) | 90 (190) | 100 (491)
29.11.2022 - Submitted EOI NSW190 - 80+5 pts
24.11.2022 - Submitted EOI SC189 (80 pts) | SA190 / WA190 (80+5 pts) | SA491 / WA491 (80+15 pts)
24.11.2022 - Submitted VIC ROI for SC190
24.11.2022 - Submitted EOI VIC190 - 80+5 pts
23.11.2022 - ACS Review Result - AQF BACHELOR’S DEGREE MAJOR IN COMPUTING! YAYYYY!
10.10.2022 - ACS Review With Assessor
08.10.2022 - PTE Superior obtained on first take! R:88 L:86 S:81 W:90
06.10.2022 - sent review request to ACS to consider bachelor's degree
15.08.2022 - received ACS results (suitable)
01.07.2022 - ACS With Assessor
29.06.2022 - ACS In progress with CO
16.06.2022 - submitted ACS skills assessment request
era222Philippines Posts: 783Member Joined: Mar 08, 2022
@lydelmp said:
Hi, magtatanong lang po if may nagdala po ba sainyo ng mga vitamins and medicine like bioflu, biogesic, etc sa Australia? Allowed naman po diba? Or need na may prescription pa din sila po? Thank you
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
ConboyboySa puso mo Posts: 339Member Joined: Feb 05, 2023
@lmsg06 said: @era222 online lang po ako nagapply apply
got 3 interviews sa call then 2 interviews na physical. umabot ng 100+ na job posts yung nasendan ko.
mahirap maghanap ng work guys. mapapaisip ka kung tama yung move mo umalis. minsan gusto mo na umuwi. pero wag susuko, kapit lang 💪
Updated the TFN in the commbank app after receiving the TFN
Medicare
registered online (1 month na pero wala parin balita haha)
PhotoID - went to NSW Service
Requirements are Bank Acct Details, Passport, and Visa
I got the 10year validity ID which is $102 kasi di ako marunong magdrive at wala pa balak magdrive haha
The 5 year validity is cheaper, not sure on how much this is
Gala gala muna, we were able to buy coats/puffer at Costco (yun yung mejo afford na nakita namin pero mahal parin omaygad)
Apply apply na, interview interview.
Ito yung hardest part. My first interview alam ko na agad na hindi ako kuha kasi first job tapos di marunong magdrive. Mejo maiiyak ka sa stage na to pero wag kang panghihinaan ng loob, bawal sumuko, di ka pwede umuwi ng pinas ng luhaan okay. Sa una lang yan.
Advise ko lang try nyo applyan is secretary/admin staff ng gusto nyo na job. I applied as secretary/admin staff sa mga construction firms. You can still apply sa want nyo na job naman.
Got a job
Maiiyak ka sa tuwa kasi tapos na ang paghihirap kahit paano
Pero looking for a job parin si spouse but atleast may pang gastos na kami
The company hr online form recommended the Super company/bank
The only requirement they asked from me was my bank account details and TFN
No police check required (unlike pinas na need ang NBI), good thing we didn't get one.
Two weeks in the job and ayun may sahod na, nakapag padala na rin sa pamilya sa pinas
Oks yung sahod malaki sa peso pero sakto lang for expenses dito
Work environment very mabait naman sila, I got lucky may mga food/snacks pa na libre sa office.
Tips:
• Bumili na ng black shoes at formal clothes sa pinas. Ang mahal dito. Tapos hindi fit yung mga shoes nila sa atin? napaltos yung paa ko sa black shoes haha
• Sagarin nyo na yung limit ng pwede dalin na cosmetic products hehe paubos na yung mga watson products ko huhu
• Bring lotion, lip balm, and petroleum jelly. Our skin dried and had rashes in the first 2 weeks.
• The temperature went down to -2 during our 1st week HAHA BRING ALL YOUR THICK CLOTHES.
Things na di pa namin nagagawa:
Centrelink
Makakita ng snow
Here are some photos of our gala-gala,
Bondi Beach
Blue Mountains
Mount Annan Botanical Park
Vivid Sydney - Opera House
Barangaroo at the Ferry
(This last photo had my eyes teary, Tears of Joy and Sarap ng Pinaghirapan)
See you guys in Oz ♥
Nakakaexcite and at the same time nakakakaba pag dumating na yung visa grant. Kinokondisyon ko na yung sarili ko na magtake ng kahit anong work muna kung di agad ako matanggap sa totoong profession ko. Kailangan agad may maipadala sa Pinas
Manage mo lang burn rate mo and do due diligence even before reaching AU.
1. Prepare cv
2. Submit to agents and Hh ahead complete with cover letters
3. Reach out to employers etc. - in short apply tipong 1 month ahead of your arrival.
4. Save up for this period and say 3-6mos before ka magtake ng odd jobs. Alam mo yun. Para mentally conditioned ka without sacrificing time for what matters most - get the job and focusing on surviving.
Thanks for the tips! Kahit reassuring na may family na sasalo sakin dun, kabado pa din talaga. Ideal talaga na pagpunta ng AU may naghihintay na work pero of course, di din talaga sya realistic.
Swerte, i hope subsidized or free ang housing. Ang malakas sa COLA (cost of lviing allowance) is yung housing.
@lmsg06 said: @era222 online lang po ako nagapply apply
got 3 interviews sa call then 2 interviews na physical. umabot ng 100+ na job posts yung nasendan ko.
mahirap maghanap ng work guys. mapapaisip ka kung tama yung move mo umalis. minsan gusto mo na umuwi. pero wag susuko, kapit lang 💪
Updated the TFN in the commbank app after receiving the TFN
Medicare
registered online (1 month na pero wala parin balita haha)
PhotoID - went to NSW Service
Requirements are Bank Acct Details, Passport, and Visa
I got the 10year validity ID which is $102 kasi di ako marunong magdrive at wala pa balak magdrive haha
The 5 year validity is cheaper, not sure on how much this is
Gala gala muna, we were able to buy coats/puffer at Costco (yun yung mejo afford na nakita namin pero mahal parin omaygad)
Apply apply na, interview interview.
Ito yung hardest part. My first interview alam ko na agad na hindi ako kuha kasi first job tapos di marunong magdrive. Mejo maiiyak ka sa stage na to pero wag kang panghihinaan ng loob, bawal sumuko, di ka pwede umuwi ng pinas ng luhaan okay. Sa una lang yan.
Advise ko lang try nyo applyan is secretary/admin staff ng gusto nyo na job. I applied as secretary/admin staff sa mga construction firms. You can still apply sa want nyo na job naman.
Got a job
Maiiyak ka sa tuwa kasi tapos na ang paghihirap kahit paano
Pero looking for a job parin si spouse but atleast may pang gastos na kami
The company hr online form recommended the Super company/bank
The only requirement they asked from me was my bank account details and TFN
No police check required (unlike pinas na need ang NBI), good thing we didn't get one.
Two weeks in the job and ayun may sahod na, nakapag padala na rin sa pamilya sa pinas
Oks yung sahod malaki sa peso pero sakto lang for expenses dito
Work environment very mabait naman sila, I got lucky may mga food/snacks pa na libre sa office.
Tips:
• Bumili na ng black shoes at formal clothes sa pinas. Ang mahal dito. Tapos hindi fit yung mga shoes nila sa atin? napaltos yung paa ko sa black shoes haha
• Sagarin nyo na yung limit ng pwede dalin na cosmetic products hehe paubos na yung mga watson products ko huhu
• Bring lotion, lip balm, and petroleum jelly. Our skin dried and had rashes in the first 2 weeks.
• The temperature went down to -2 during our 1st week HAHA BRING ALL YOUR THICK CLOTHES.
Things na di pa namin nagagawa:
Centrelink
Makakita ng snow
Here are some photos of our gala-gala,
Bondi Beach
Blue Mountains
Mount Annan Botanical Park
Vivid Sydney - Opera House
Barangaroo at the Ferry
(This last photo had my eyes teary, Tears of Joy and Sarap ng Pinaghirapan)
See you guys in Oz ♥
Nakakaexcite and at the same time nakakakaba pag dumating na yung visa grant. Kinokondisyon ko na yung sarili ko na magtake ng kahit anong work muna kung di agad ako matanggap sa totoong profession ko. Kailangan agad may maipadala sa Pinas
Manage mo lang burn rate mo and do due diligence even before reaching AU.
1. Prepare cv
2. Submit to agents and Hh ahead complete with cover letters
3. Reach out to employers etc. - in short apply tipong 1 month ahead of your arrival.
4. Save up for this period and say 3-6mos before ka magtake ng odd jobs. Alam mo yun. Para mentally conditioned ka without sacrificing time for what matters most - get the job and focusing on surviving.
Thanks for the tips! Kahit reassuring na may family na sasalo sakin dun, kabado pa din talaga. Ideal talaga na pagpunta ng AU may naghihintay na work pero of course, di din talaga sya realistic.
Swerte, i hope subsidized or free ang housing. Ang malakas sa COLA (cost of lviing allowance) is yung housing.
may arrangement na kami sa rent cost, since nagrerent din sila.. pero mukhang bibigyan naman nila ako ng time na makapag adjust hehe
❤ Next Goal: BIG MOVE ❤
13.12.2023 - PDOS Webinar and Digital Certificate DONE!
06.12.2023 - VISA GRANT! 317 DAYS WAITING!
21.09.2023 - commencement email
28.01.2023 - health clearance provided in immiaccount
25.01.2023 - medicals done at NHS Makati
23.01.2023 - NSW 190 visa application - LODGED
19.01.2023 - NSW approved 190 nomination
10.01.2023 - pre-invite received from NSW
05.01.2023 - pre-invite from VIC; applied for state nomination on same day; STATE NOMINATION APPROVED ON SAME DAY! THANK YOU TALAGA G! GRABE KA! ❤
10.12.2022 - +5 points due to 5 years work exp: 85 (189) | 90 (190) | 100 (491)
29.11.2022 - Submitted EOI NSW190 - 80+5 pts
24.11.2022 - Submitted EOI SC189 (80 pts) | SA190 / WA190 (80+5 pts) | SA491 / WA491 (80+15 pts)
24.11.2022 - Submitted VIC ROI for SC190
24.11.2022 - Submitted EOI VIC190 - 80+5 pts
23.11.2022 - ACS Review Result - AQF BACHELOR’S DEGREE MAJOR IN COMPUTING! YAYYYY!
10.10.2022 - ACS Review With Assessor
08.10.2022 - PTE Superior obtained on first take! R:88 L:86 S:81 W:90
06.10.2022 - sent review request to ACS to consider bachelor's degree
15.08.2022 - received ACS results (suitable)
01.07.2022 - ACS With Assessor
29.06.2022 - ACS In progress with CO
16.06.2022 - submitted ACS skills assessment request
_sebodemachoMelbourne, VIC Posts: 1,045Member, Moderator Joined: Sep 13, 2019
pa-rant lang...
i received today the dreaded "No" feedback from this job that i was applying for.
pagtapos umabot ng isang buwan yung recruitment (naabot mo na yung rurok ng mga kataas taasang nagiinterbyu), biglang sa huli hindi ka pinili. ang sakit lang. charot! pero oo. sobrang frustrating.
hays.
on to the next "apply" button, indeed.
DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!
"We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams." - Les Brown
261312 (Developer Programmer) - Main | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Wife
189 (95), 190 (100)
2023
14 Nov | BIG MOVE 01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
--- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side --- 19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!
2022 - Pandemic Eases Off
17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
15 Nov | Medical Test
03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn 03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!! 31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC 26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!! 21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW 21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired
2021 - Pandemic Still
25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189
2020 - Pandemic
19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC 30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed 09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior) 19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired
2019
24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired
2018
--- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!
i received today the dreaded "No" feedback from this job that i was applying for.
pagtapos umabot ng isang buwan yung recruitment (naabot mo na yung rurok ng mga kataas taasang nagiinterbyu), biglang sa huli hindi ka pinili. ang sakit lang. charot! pero oo. sobrang frustrating.
hays.
on to the next "apply" button, indeed.
Nakakafrustrate noh? yung last stage na tapos No pala. Related ba sa pagiging offshore mo yung reason why?
Hi, magtatanong lang po if may nagdala po ba sainyo ng mga vitamins and medicine like bioflu, biogesic, etc sa Australia? Allowed naman po diba? Or need na may prescription pa din sila po? Thank you
yup allowed naman basta declare mo lang tapos sa mga meds na need prescription dalhin mo lang yung prescription mo and good to go na yan.
May 9, 2016 PTE Exam Result L/R/S/W- 71/69/83/72 Passed Thank you Papa Jesus
Aug 18,2016 ACS Result- Suitable -Software Engineer
Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
Sept 15, 2017 SG COC Fingerprint and Collection
Sept 20, 2017 Visa Lodge
Nov 1, 2017 CO Contact (Requesting to Send PTE Score Report to DIBP which I already did before)
Mar 6, 2018 Visa Grant
Visa 887 Timeline
July 25, 2020 Visa Lodge Oct 12, 2020 Visa Grant
Citizenship Timeline
July 4, 2022 Submitted Citizenship Application
Dec 21, 2022 Invitation for Exam(Need to reschedule the exam)
Feb 21, 2023 Citizenship Exam
April 3, 2023 Received Approval Letter June 22, 2023 Citizenship Ceremony
*****Dream big, think positive and Pray to God*****
_sebodemachoMelbourne, VIC Posts: 1,045Member, Moderator Joined: Sep 13, 2019
i received today the dreaded "No" feedback from this job that i was applying for.
pagtapos umabot ng isang buwan yung recruitment (naabot mo na yung rurok ng mga kataas taasang nagiinterbyu), biglang sa huli hindi ka pinili. ang sakit lang. charot! pero oo. sobrang frustrating.
hays.
on to the next "apply" button, indeed.
Nakakafrustrate noh? yung last stage na tapos No pala. Related ba sa pagiging offshore mo yung reason why?
Hindi naman. Kasi fully remote yung company. Dalawa daw kame umabot ng final stage. Yung isa taga UK. E since most of the team nasa US or EU, pinili nila yung mas malapit ang time zone sa kanila. Yun yung naging deciding factor daw. Lol.
DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!
"We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams." - Les Brown
261312 (Developer Programmer) - Main | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Wife
189 (95), 190 (100)
2023
14 Nov | BIG MOVE 01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
--- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side --- 19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!
2022 - Pandemic Eases Off
17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
15 Nov | Medical Test
03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn 03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!! 31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC 26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!! 21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW 21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired
2021 - Pandemic Still
25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189
2020 - Pandemic
19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC 30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed 09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior) 19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired
2019
24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired
2018
--- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!
era222Philippines Posts: 783Member Joined: Mar 08, 2022
i received today the dreaded "No" feedback from this job that i was applying for.
pagtapos umabot ng isang buwan yung recruitment (naabot mo na yung rurok ng mga kataas taasang nagiinterbyu), biglang sa huli hindi ka pinili. ang sakit lang. charot! pero oo. sobrang frustrating.
hays.
on to the next "apply" button, indeed.
Nakakafrustrate noh? yung last stage na tapos No pala. Related ba sa pagiging offshore mo yung reason why?
Hindi naman. Kasi fully remote yung company. Dalawa daw kame umabot ng final stage. Yung isa taga UK. E since most of the team nasa US or EU, pinili nila yung mas malapit ang time zone sa kanila. Yun yung naging deciding factor daw. Lol.
Frustrating ng ganyan. Yung alam naman na nila profile ng applicants and if time zone pala ang isa sa deciding factors, sana 'di ka na pinaasa! Haha. BUT better opportunities ahead!
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
_sebodemachoMelbourne, VIC Posts: 1,045Member, Moderator Joined: Sep 13, 2019
i received today the dreaded "No" feedback from this job that i was applying for.
pagtapos umabot ng isang buwan yung recruitment (naabot mo na yung rurok ng mga kataas taasang nagiinterbyu), biglang sa huli hindi ka pinili. ang sakit lang. charot! pero oo. sobrang frustrating.
hays.
on to the next "apply" button, indeed.
Nakakafrustrate noh? yung last stage na tapos No pala. Related ba sa pagiging offshore mo yung reason why?
Hindi naman. Kasi fully remote yung company. Dalawa daw kame umabot ng final stage. Yung isa taga UK. E since most of the team nasa US or EU, pinili nila yung mas malapit ang time zone sa kanila. Yun yung naging deciding factor daw. Lol.
Frustrating ng ganyan. Yung alam naman na nila profile ng applicants and if time zone pala ang isa sa deciding factors, sana 'di ka na pinaasa! Haha. BUT better opportunities ahead!
EXACTLY!!! Sana di na lang nila ko inentertain. Dun ako nainis. Bibigyan ka pa ng walang substance na dahilan. Lol.
Oh well, move on na nga lang haha!
DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!
"We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams." - Les Brown
261312 (Developer Programmer) - Main | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Wife
189 (95), 190 (100)
2023
14 Nov | BIG MOVE 01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
--- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side --- 19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!
2022 - Pandemic Eases Off
17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
15 Nov | Medical Test
03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn 03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!! 31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC 26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!! 21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW 21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired
2021 - Pandemic Still
25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189
2020 - Pandemic
19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC 30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed 09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior) 19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired
2019
24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired
2018
--- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!
Hello, good morning po!
Ask ko lang po how do you prepare for your BIG move in terms of financials? Like how many months buffer do you prepare before doing your BIG move (given there’s no assurance when you’ll get a job in AU)?
Any idea po how much ang monthly cost of living in NSW for a single person?
Thank you!
PTE: 12 December 2022 EOI Submission: 11 January 2023 NSW 190 Pre-Invite: **25 January 2023
**Submitted Documents: 31 January 2023 NSW Nomination Approval: ** 1 February 2023
**Visa Lodgment: 21 February 202 Medical Exam: 4 March 2023
**Medical Results Submission: ** 6 March 2023
**Medical Clearance: ** 7 March 2023
ConboyboySa puso mo Posts: 339Member Joined: Feb 05, 2023
i received today the dreaded "No" feedback from this job that i was applying for.
pagtapos umabot ng isang buwan yung recruitment (naabot mo na yung rurok ng mga kataas taasang nagiinterbyu), biglang sa huli hindi ka pinili. ang sakit lang. charot! pero oo. sobrang frustrating.
hays.
on to the next "apply" button, indeed.
Goods yan. You are being noticed
era222Philippines Posts: 783Member Joined: Mar 08, 2022
@luidmanahan said:
Hello, good morning po!
Ask ko lang po how do you prepare for your BIG move in terms of financials? Like how many months buffer do you prepare before doing your BIG move (given there’s no assurance when you’ll get a job in AU)?
Any idea po how much ang monthly cost of living in NSW for a single person?
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
Unsullied_06Australia Posts: 269Member Joined: Aug 04, 2019
@lmsg06 said:
Exactly 1 month after kami dumating.
These are the things that we did after we've arrived:
Getting a Sim Card
Initially bought Optus $2 sim and $30 promo
We moved to Coles Optus just yesterday for $2 sim and $20 promo mas mura kasi hehe
Opening a bank account
Commbank - registered offshore days before our arrival
Requirements are Passport and Visa
They will issue a paper regarding your account details (use this for getting a photoID)
We were able to deposit over the counter even if wala pa card.
Updated the TFN in the commbank app after receiving the TFN
Medicare
registered online (1 month na pero wala parin balita haha)
PhotoID - went to NSW Service
Requirements are Bank Acct Details, Passport, and Visa
I got the 10year validity ID which is $102 kasi di ako marunong magdrive at wala pa balak magdrive haha
The 5 year validity is cheaper, not sure on how much this is
Gala gala muna, we were able to buy coats/puffer at Costco (yun yung mejo afford na nakita namin pero mahal parin omaygad)
Apply apply na, interview interview.
Ito yung hardest part. My first interview alam ko na agad na hindi ako kuha kasi first job tapos di marunong magdrive. Mejo maiiyak ka sa stage na to pero wag kang panghihinaan ng loob, bawal sumuko, di ka pwede umuwi ng pinas ng luhaan okay. Sa una lang yan.
Advise ko lang try nyo applyan is secretary/admin staff ng gusto nyo na job. I applied as secretary/admin staff sa mga construction firms. You can still apply sa want nyo na job naman.
Got a job
Maiiyak ka sa tuwa kasi tapos na ang paghihirap kahit paano
Pero looking for a job parin si spouse but atleast may pang gastos na kami
The company hr online form recommended the Super company/bank
The only requirement they asked from me was my bank account details and TFN
No police check required (unlike pinas na need ang NBI), good thing we didn't get one.
Two weeks in the job and ayun may sahod na, nakapag padala na rin sa pamilya sa pinas
Oks yung sahod malaki sa peso pero sakto lang for expenses dito
Work environment very mabait naman sila, I got lucky may mga food/snacks pa na libre sa office.
Tips:
• Bumili na ng black shoes at formal clothes sa pinas. Ang mahal dito. Tapos hindi fit yung mga shoes nila sa atin? napaltos yung paa ko sa black shoes haha
• Sagarin nyo na yung limit ng pwede dalin na cosmetic products hehe paubos na yung mga watson products ko huhu
• Bring lotion, lip balm, and petroleum jelly. Our skin dried and had rashes in the first 2 weeks.
• The temperature went down to -2 during our 1st week HAHA BRING ALL YOUR THICK CLOTHES.
Things na di pa namin nagagawa:
Centrelink
Makakita ng snow
Here are some photos of our gala-gala,
Bondi Beach
Blue Mountains
Mount Annan Botanical Park
Vivid Sydney - Opera House
Barangaroo at the Ferry
(This last photo had my eyes teary, Tears of Joy and Sarap ng Pinaghirapan)
See you guys in Oz ♥
Congrats batchmate @lmsg06 relate ako sa lahat ng sinabi mo especially yung pressure sa job hunting. Ano pala previous work ng Mister mo sa Pinas? Pwede mo ko i-PM may mga pwede kong isuggest sa inyo sa job hunting na nakatulong sakin sana makatulong din sa inyo. Bukod pa to sa job applications sa Seek, Indeed, LinkedIn etc.
MY AU MIGRATION JOURNEY
Points breakdown:
Age-30; Civil Status-10; Education-15; Work Experience-5; English Level-20; State Nomination-5/15; Total - 80 (189) & 85 (190) & 95 (491)
Jun 2017. Graduated from college (UST - BS Industrial Engineering).
Sep 2017. Started reading about the migration process at the PinoyAu forum.
Oct 2017. Decided to take IELTS (1st try: Failed) : L -7.0, R-7.0, W-5.5, S-6.0).
Nov 2017 - Jan 2022. Long hiatus. Focused on gaining local experience (Total of 3.9 years).
Feb 2022. Revisited the PinoyAu forum to look for the latest news and trends on visa grants.
March 21, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (1st try: Proficient) (L-79, R-80, S-88, W-78).
April 01, 2022. Submitted documents for EA assessment (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Received positive results from EA (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 189 (70 pts) and Visa 190-NSW (75 pts) at SkillSelect.
May 18, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 491-NSW (85 pts) at SkillSelect.
June 03, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (2nd try: Superior) (L-86, R-90, S-90, W-90).
June 04, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 189 (80 pts) and 190 (85 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
June 16, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 491 (95 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
October 03, 2022. Received pre-invite for Visa 190 (VIC).
October 06, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 189.
October 17, 2022. Lodged Visa 189 with NBI clearance and Forms 80 and 1221.
October 24, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 190 (VIC). Decided not to lodge due to a previous 189 application.
October 26, 2022. Took medical exam at St. Luke's BGC.
November 03, 2022. Received medical results at my Immi account (no further action required).
March 28, 2023. Visa grant.
March 30, 2023. PDOS schedule.
April 11, 2023. Big move.
June 13, 2023. First day at my 1st work in Australia.
i received today the dreaded "No" feedback from this job that i was applying for.
pagtapos umabot ng isang buwan yung recruitment (naabot mo na yung rurok ng mga kataas taasang nagiinterbyu), biglang sa huli hindi ka pinili. ang sakit lang. charot! pero oo. sobrang frustrating.
hays.
on to the next "apply" button, indeed.
Salamat sa pagshare Sir, good luck po sa mga susunod pang interviews.
POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE
Age : 25 | Education : 15 | Work : 5 | English PTE : 20 | Partner : 5
ANZSCO Code : Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)
Points : 70/75/85
Applicant : Husband
Location : Qatar
TIMELINE
2023
XXX-XX-2023 - 491 NSW Visa Grant
September 27, 2023 - Attached Cover Letter and Clicked "I confirm" button.
September 21, 2023 - Attached required Form 1229
September 14, 2023 - Received CO Contact/S56 (Form 1229)
June 2023 - Medicals Cleared
May 20, 2023 - Medical Physical Check up
May 15, 2023 - Medical Laboratory Tests
May 11, 2023 - Biometrics
May 05, 2023 - Lodged Visa 491 NSW (85 pts)
April 2023 - Philippines NBI and Qatar PCC
March 17, 2023 - 491 NSW (RDA Illawara) State Nomination Approval and ITA from Skillselect
February 14, 2023 - RDA Application to Illawara (NSW 491)
2022
December 2022 - EOI (NSW 190 and 491)
November 2022 - EOI (SA 491, WA 491, and VIC 190)
November 2022 - 3rd PTE Exam - Applicant - Superior
November 2022 - 2nd PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
October 2022 : 1st PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
October 2022 : PTE Exam - Dependent - Proficient
September 2022 : Review for PTE
August 2022 : ACS Result - Positive - Suitable for Migration
June 2022 : ACS Application Submitted
March 2022 : Signed Service Agreement with our Migration Agent
"Until it's my turn, I will keep clapping for others."
Unsullied_06Australia Posts: 269Member Joined: Aug 04, 2019
Hello everyone.
Share ko lang sa mga recent visa grant holders especially yung mga under Engineering occupations na bagong dating sa AU o nagbabalak mag-big move soon.
Mahirap humanap ng work pero ito yung mga ginawa ko na sa tingin ko nakatulong sakin sa job hunting na sana eh makatulong din sa iba.
Tip 1: Gumawa ako ng account sa Seek, Indeed at LinkedIn at inayos kong mabuti yung profile ko sa mga sites na to. Better kung comprehensive lalo na yung sa work experience part since wala ka pa local experience.
Ang ginagawa ko pag weekdays ini-isaisa ko lahat ng job ads tapos inaapplyan ko isa-isa. Hassle lang talaga sa una kasi cinucustomize cover letter. Pero laban lang kasi mahirap talaga maka-land sa 1st job na same ng BG mo sa Pinas.
Ang nangyari sakin pagkatapos ko ayusin profile ko may cumontact sakin na mga recruitment agency na may mga ka-tie up na AU companies. Kahit di ako nag-apply dun sa iba pero nung nakita daw nila profile ko sa sites na yan tapos may eksakto may hawak silang job openings sa companies na match sa BG ko kaya nag-reach out sila. Yung recruitment agency din na to yung tumulong sakin para makaconnect dun sa company kung san ako nahire ngayon.
Tip 2: Iwasan mag-self reject sa job application.
Kahit feeling mo di mo nameet lahat ng criteria pero dun sa iba eh pasok ka naman mas okay applyan mo na din wala naman mawawala.
Yung napasukan kong work ngayon 60% dun same ng work ko sa Pinas pero yung other 40% eh talagang no first-hand experience pa ko dun. Kaya nung interview nung tinanong ako ng manager sinabi ko theoretical knowledge palang ang meron ako dun sa other 40% pero willing naman ako pag-aralan.
Ang ending naappreciate ng boss ko na naging honest ako kaya hinire daw niya ako tapos nagprovide sila training para matutunan ko yun.
Tip 3: Recruiters are NOT looking for a perfect candidate
Medyo madami na ako naattendang interviews bago finally mahire at masasabi kong mas gusto nila yung spontaneous at honest answers. Nashare din to samin ng 1 speaker sa inattendan kong event ng Engineers Australia. Nung una nacoconscious din ako sa grammar ko until marealize ko na mas appreciated nila na parang conversational lang at relaxed yung flow ng interview. Di big deal sa kanila na magkamali ka okay lang na icorrect mo pag alam mong may mali kang nasabi at least di lalabas na mukhang scripted sagot mo.
Additional Tip:
Umaattend ako ng events organized by Engineers Australia. Pag di ka pa member, magbabayad ng 10 AUD per event pero para sakin sobrang worth it nito. Naka-attend ako ng 2 events nila. Yung una eh mock interview workshop applicable sa AU setting tapos yung pangalawa naman eh Understanding business culture. Yung mga speakers eh respected people na sa AU Engineering field. Masasabi kong madami kong natutunan dito na nakatulong sakin para mahire tapos ang dami ko pa bagong nakilala na ibat ibang nationalities tapos in-add ko sila sa LinkedIn kaya unti-unti lumalawak connections. May mga naging bago kong kaibigan tapos ang ginagawa namin nagpapalitan kami ng mga nakikitang job openings na applicable sa BG ng isat isa. Ang maganda pa eh may sub-unit yung Engineers Australia na Sydney Migrant Engineers group na tumutulong sa mga migrant engineers para maovercome yung challenges pagdating dito lalo na tungkol sa job hunting pero may mga technical din na seminars.
Hopefully makatulong to sa mga naghahanap o maghahanap din ng work dito.
Good luck mga kabayan!
and 17 others.
MY AU MIGRATION JOURNEY
Points breakdown:
Age-30; Civil Status-10; Education-15; Work Experience-5; English Level-20; State Nomination-5/15; Total - 80 (189) & 85 (190) & 95 (491)
Jun 2017. Graduated from college (UST - BS Industrial Engineering).
Sep 2017. Started reading about the migration process at the PinoyAu forum.
Oct 2017. Decided to take IELTS (1st try: Failed) : L -7.0, R-7.0, W-5.5, S-6.0).
Nov 2017 - Jan 2022. Long hiatus. Focused on gaining local experience (Total of 3.9 years).
Feb 2022. Revisited the PinoyAu forum to look for the latest news and trends on visa grants.
March 21, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (1st try: Proficient) (L-79, R-80, S-88, W-78).
April 01, 2022. Submitted documents for EA assessment (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Received positive results from EA (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 189 (70 pts) and Visa 190-NSW (75 pts) at SkillSelect.
May 18, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 491-NSW (85 pts) at SkillSelect.
June 03, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (2nd try: Superior) (L-86, R-90, S-90, W-90).
June 04, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 189 (80 pts) and 190 (85 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
June 16, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 491 (95 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
October 03, 2022. Received pre-invite for Visa 190 (VIC).
October 06, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 189.
October 17, 2022. Lodged Visa 189 with NBI clearance and Forms 80 and 1221.
October 24, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 190 (VIC). Decided not to lodge due to a previous 189 application.
October 26, 2022. Took medical exam at St. Luke's BGC.
November 03, 2022. Received medical results at my Immi account (no further action required).
March 28, 2023. Visa grant.
March 30, 2023. PDOS schedule.
April 11, 2023. Big move.
June 13, 2023. First day at my 1st work in Australia.
Share ko lang sa mga recent visa grant holders especially yung mga under Engineering occupations na bagong dating sa AU o nagbabalak mag-big move soon.
Mahirap humanap ng work pero ito yung mga ginawa ko na sa tingin ko nakatulong sakin sa job hunting na sana eh makatulong din sa iba.
Tip 1: Gumawa ako ng account sa Seek, Indeed at LinkedIn at inayos kong mabuti yung profile ko sa mga sites na to. Better kung comprehensive lalo na yung sa work experience part since wala ka pa local experience.
Ang ginagawa ko pag weekdays ini-isaisa ko lahat ng job ads tapos inaapplyan ko isa-isa. Hassle lang talaga sa una kasi cinucustomize cover letter. Pero laban lang kasi mahirap talaga maka-land sa 1st job na same ng BG mo sa Pinas.
Ang nangyari sakin pagkatapos ko ayusin profile ko may cumontact sakin na mga recruitment agency na may mga ka-tie up na AU companies. Kahit di ako nag-apply dun sa iba pero nung nakita daw nila profile ko sa sites na yan tapos may eksakto may hawak silang job openings sa companies na match sa BG ko kaya nag-reach out sila. Yung recruitment agency din na to yung tumulong sakin para makaconnect dun sa company kung san ako nahire ngayon.
Tip 2: Iwasan mag-self reject sa job application.
Kahit feeling mo di mo nameet lahat ng criteria pero dun sa iba eh pasok ka naman mas okay applyan mo na din wala naman mawawala.
Yung napasukan kong work ngayon 60% dun same ng work ko sa Pinas pero yung other 40% eh talagang no first-hand experience pa ko dun. Kaya nung interview nung tinanong ako ng manager sinabi ko theoretical knowledge palang ang meron ako dun sa other 40% pero willing naman ako pag-aralan.
Ang ending naappreciate ng boss ko na naging honest ako kaya hinire daw niya ako tapos nagprovide sila training para matutunan ko yun.
Tip 3: Recruiters are NOT looking for a perfect candidate
Medyo madami na ako naattendang interviews bago finally mahire at masasabi kong mas gusto nila yung spontaneous at honest answers. Nashare din to samin ng 1 speaker sa inattendan kong event ng Engineers Australia. Nung una nacoconscious din ako sa grammar ko until marealize ko na mas appreciated nila na parang conversational lang at relaxed yung flow ng interview. Di big deal sa kanila na magkamali ka okay lang na icorrect mo pag alam mong may mali kang nasabi at least di lalabas na mukhang scripted sagot mo.
Additional Tip:
Umaattend ako ng events organized by Engineers Australia. Pag di ka pa member, magbabayad ng 10 AUD per event pero para sakin sobrang worth it nito. Naka-attend ako ng 2 events nila. Yung una eh mock interview workshop applicable sa AU setting tapos yung pangalawa naman eh Understanding business culture. Yung mga speakers eh respected people na sa AU Engineering field. Masasabi kong madami kong natutunan dito na nakatulong sakin para mahire tapos ang dami ko pa bagong nakilala na ibat ibang nationalities tapos in-add ko sila sa LinkedIn kaya unti-unti lumalawak connections. May mga naging bago kong kaibigan tapos ang ginagawa namin nagpapalitan kami ng mga nakikitang job openings na applicable sa BG ng isat isa. Ang maganda pa eh may sub-unit yung Engineers Australia na Sydney Migrant Engineers group na tumutulong sa mga migrant engineers para maovercome yung challenges pagdating dito lalo na tungkol sa job hunting pero may mga technical din na seminars.
Hopefully makatulong to sa mga naghahanap o maghahanap din ng work dito.
Good luck mga kabayan!
Nice insights actually eto dn advise ng mga ibang kaibigan ko na onshore na. Struggle talaga mghanap pero be honest relax lang at sympre make all the necessary preparations. Pati dn pag-attend ng events ng EA even ng local community. Need to do networking talaga malakas ang impact ng referral on most occassions.
Unsullied_06Australia Posts: 269Member Joined: Aug 04, 2019
Hello @xeanne928. Not sure kung may sub-unit sa VIC yung Engineers Australia gaya ng Sydney Migrant Engineers pero sige itatanong ko dun sa isang Pinoy na part ng team. Balikan kita dito once magreply siya. Pero ang sure ako eh may events din sa VIC na under Engineers Australia in general na magandang opportunity para makapagconnect sa mga ibang Engineers dito sa Au.
MY AU MIGRATION JOURNEY
Points breakdown:
Age-30; Civil Status-10; Education-15; Work Experience-5; English Level-20; State Nomination-5/15; Total - 80 (189) & 85 (190) & 95 (491)
Jun 2017. Graduated from college (UST - BS Industrial Engineering).
Sep 2017. Started reading about the migration process at the PinoyAu forum.
Oct 2017. Decided to take IELTS (1st try: Failed) : L -7.0, R-7.0, W-5.5, S-6.0).
Nov 2017 - Jan 2022. Long hiatus. Focused on gaining local experience (Total of 3.9 years).
Feb 2022. Revisited the PinoyAu forum to look for the latest news and trends on visa grants.
March 21, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (1st try: Proficient) (L-79, R-80, S-88, W-78).
April 01, 2022. Submitted documents for EA assessment (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Received positive results from EA (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 189 (70 pts) and Visa 190-NSW (75 pts) at SkillSelect.
May 18, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 491-NSW (85 pts) at SkillSelect.
June 03, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (2nd try: Superior) (L-86, R-90, S-90, W-90).
June 04, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 189 (80 pts) and 190 (85 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
June 16, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 491 (95 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
October 03, 2022. Received pre-invite for Visa 190 (VIC).
October 06, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 189.
October 17, 2022. Lodged Visa 189 with NBI clearance and Forms 80 and 1221.
October 24, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 190 (VIC). Decided not to lodge due to a previous 189 application.
October 26, 2022. Took medical exam at St. Luke's BGC.
November 03, 2022. Received medical results at my Immi account (no further action required).
March 28, 2023. Visa grant.
March 30, 2023. PDOS schedule.
April 11, 2023. Big move.
June 13, 2023. First day at my 1st work in Australia.
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Thank you po! Probably nagpalit sila ng airplane po kasi nung manage booking kami iba na yung arrangements ng seats. Dalwa yung seats po namin isa lang yung may extre fee kasi aisle seat pero thank you very much po
Yes po, magabang kami agad sa online check in once mag open. Salamat po 
Joined: May 04, 2022
Hello po if hindi naka attend ng PDOS sa schedule na binigay pwede pa din po ba magregister ng bago? Thank you
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Joined: Mar 08, 2022
Based sa PDOS-related posts I've read here, you can either try to contact the CFO officer to reschedule (not sure if they allow this if nag-lapse na schedule mo) or register again. Based on https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/396023/#Comment_396023, they don't allow you to use the same email twice. Hope this helps!
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
Joined: May 04, 2022
Thank you po.
Joined: Apr 13, 2021
I already lodged my nsw 190 visa application and already waiting for advise for medical and etc. I know this might sound too early but I was wondering if hopefully my visa will be granted, is it okay that my first point of entry will be in Melbourne? My cousins that are already living there offered if I could stay for a month in Melbourne before finally settling in NSW so that I could have an adjustment period as I am the only one to migrate in NSW? Would this be possible? Thank you very much sa makakapagsagot.
Joined: Apr 16, 2020
I think pde nman since you’re still going NSW at the end.
Joined: Nov 21, 2020
Hello! Meron ba dito na nagtransit muna sa ibang bansa bago mag-BM?
Yun kasing flight pa- Perth, mas mura yun magttransit muna sa SG, tapos meron 2 hrs and mga 10-16hrs na layover na available flights. Pag direct kasi via PAL, napakamahal.
In addition, mas magiging cheap kapag magbbook ako separate flight MNL-SG then SG- Perth. Iniisip ko magbakasyon muna kahit 3 days sa SG at bisitahin ang friends bago pumunta ng Perth. Wala bang magiging issues sa Immig naten to? Or sa Aus? Di kaya magrraise ng issues to?
Posts: 338Member
Joined: Apr 25, 2022
wala naman, okay lang yan kasi visa free naman tayo sa SG.
261313 - Software Engineer | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work (offshore) : 10 | Qualification: 15 | Partner Skills: 10 | Total: 85 (SC189) | 90 (SC190) | 100 (SC491)
Points Calculator: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/tools/points-calculator
❤ Next Goal: BIG MOVE ❤
13.12.2023 - PDOS Webinar and Digital Certificate DONE!
06.12.2023 - VISA GRANT! 317 DAYS WAITING!
21.09.2023 - commencement email
28.01.2023 - health clearance provided in immiaccount
25.01.2023 - medicals done at NHS Makati
23.01.2023 - NSW 190 visa application - LODGED
19.01.2023 - NSW approved 190 nomination
10.01.2023 - pre-invite received from NSW
05.01.2023 - pre-invite from VIC; applied for state nomination on same day; STATE NOMINATION APPROVED ON SAME DAY! THANK YOU TALAGA G! GRABE KA! ❤
10.12.2022 - +5 points due to 5 years work exp: 85 (189) | 90 (190) | 100 (491)
29.11.2022 - Submitted EOI NSW190 - 80+5 pts
24.11.2022 - Submitted EOI SC189 (80 pts) | SA190 / WA190 (80+5 pts) | SA491 / WA491 (80+15 pts)
24.11.2022 - Submitted VIC ROI for SC190
24.11.2022 - Submitted EOI VIC190 - 80+5 pts
23.11.2022 - ACS Review Result - AQF BACHELOR’S DEGREE MAJOR IN COMPUTING! YAYYYY!
10.10.2022 - ACS Review With Assessor
08.10.2022 - PTE Superior obtained on first take! R:88 L:86 S:81 W:90
06.10.2022 - sent review request to ACS to consider bachelor's degree
15.08.2022 - received ACS results (suitable)
01.07.2022 - ACS With Assessor
29.06.2022 - ACS In progress with CO
16.06.2022 - submitted ACS skills assessment request
Posts: 338Member
Joined: Apr 25, 2022
Nakakaexcite and at the same time nakakakaba pag dumating na yung visa grant. Kinokondisyon ko na yung sarili ko na magtake ng kahit anong work muna kung di agad ako matanggap sa totoong profession ko. Kailangan agad may maipadala sa Pinas

261313 - Software Engineer | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work (offshore) : 10 | Qualification: 15 | Partner Skills: 10 | Total: 85 (SC189) | 90 (SC190) | 100 (SC491)
Points Calculator: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/tools/points-calculator
❤ Next Goal: BIG MOVE ❤
13.12.2023 - PDOS Webinar and Digital Certificate DONE!
06.12.2023 - VISA GRANT! 317 DAYS WAITING!
21.09.2023 - commencement email
28.01.2023 - health clearance provided in immiaccount
25.01.2023 - medicals done at NHS Makati
23.01.2023 - NSW 190 visa application - LODGED
19.01.2023 - NSW approved 190 nomination
10.01.2023 - pre-invite received from NSW
05.01.2023 - pre-invite from VIC; applied for state nomination on same day; STATE NOMINATION APPROVED ON SAME DAY! THANK YOU TALAGA G! GRABE KA! ❤
10.12.2022 - +5 points due to 5 years work exp: 85 (189) | 90 (190) | 100 (491)
29.11.2022 - Submitted EOI NSW190 - 80+5 pts
24.11.2022 - Submitted EOI SC189 (80 pts) | SA190 / WA190 (80+5 pts) | SA491 / WA491 (80+15 pts)
24.11.2022 - Submitted VIC ROI for SC190
24.11.2022 - Submitted EOI VIC190 - 80+5 pts
23.11.2022 - ACS Review Result - AQF BACHELOR’S DEGREE MAJOR IN COMPUTING! YAYYYY!
10.10.2022 - ACS Review With Assessor
08.10.2022 - PTE Superior obtained on first take! R:88 L:86 S:81 W:90
06.10.2022 - sent review request to ACS to consider bachelor's degree
15.08.2022 - received ACS results (suitable)
01.07.2022 - ACS With Assessor
29.06.2022 - ACS In progress with CO
16.06.2022 - submitted ACS skills assessment request
Joined: Apr 05, 2021
Hi, magtatanong lang po if may nagdala po ba sainyo ng mga vitamins and medicine like bioflu, biogesic, etc sa Australia? Allowed naman po diba? Or need na may prescription pa din sila po? Thank you
Posts: 339Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
Laban lang, pinaghandaan at > @jinigirl said:
Manage mo lang burn rate mo and do due diligence even before reaching AU.
1. Prepare cv
2. Submit to agents and Hh ahead complete with cover letters
3. Reach out to employers etc. - in short apply tipong 1 month ahead of your arrival.
4. Save up for this period and say 3-6mos before ka magtake ng odd jobs. Alam mo yun. Para mentally conditioned ka without sacrificing time for what matters most - get the job and focusing on surviving.
Posts: 338Member
Joined: Apr 25, 2022
Thanks for the tips! Kahit reassuring na may family na sasalo sakin dun, kabado pa din talaga. Ideal talaga na pagpunta ng AU may naghihintay na work pero of course, di din talaga sya realistic.
261313 - Software Engineer | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work (offshore) : 10 | Qualification: 15 | Partner Skills: 10 | Total: 85 (SC189) | 90 (SC190) | 100 (SC491)
Points Calculator: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/tools/points-calculator
❤ Next Goal: BIG MOVE ❤
13.12.2023 - PDOS Webinar and Digital Certificate DONE!
06.12.2023 - VISA GRANT! 317 DAYS WAITING!
21.09.2023 - commencement email
28.01.2023 - health clearance provided in immiaccount
25.01.2023 - medicals done at NHS Makati
23.01.2023 - NSW 190 visa application - LODGED
19.01.2023 - NSW approved 190 nomination
10.01.2023 - pre-invite received from NSW
05.01.2023 - pre-invite from VIC; applied for state nomination on same day; STATE NOMINATION APPROVED ON SAME DAY! THANK YOU TALAGA G! GRABE KA! ❤
10.12.2022 - +5 points due to 5 years work exp: 85 (189) | 90 (190) | 100 (491)
29.11.2022 - Submitted EOI NSW190 - 80+5 pts
24.11.2022 - Submitted EOI SC189 (80 pts) | SA190 / WA190 (80+5 pts) | SA491 / WA491 (80+15 pts)
24.11.2022 - Submitted VIC ROI for SC190
24.11.2022 - Submitted EOI VIC190 - 80+5 pts
23.11.2022 - ACS Review Result - AQF BACHELOR’S DEGREE MAJOR IN COMPUTING! YAYYYY!
10.10.2022 - ACS Review With Assessor
08.10.2022 - PTE Superior obtained on first take! R:88 L:86 S:81 W:90
06.10.2022 - sent review request to ACS to consider bachelor's degree
15.08.2022 - received ACS results (suitable)
01.07.2022 - ACS With Assessor
29.06.2022 - ACS In progress with CO
16.06.2022 - submitted ACS skills assessment request
Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
OTC medicines are fine without prescription, but limited quantity lang pwede: https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/can-you-bring-it-in
212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW
2020
December 5: Started consulting with agents
2021
March 5: Hiatus
2022
February 28: Resumed my application
June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW
2023
January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
March 13: Medicals
March 17: Police clearance
March 21: Medicals cleared
April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
October 16: Received commencement email
December 28: PR VISA GRANT
Posts: 339Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
Swerte, i hope subsidized or free ang housing. Ang malakas sa COLA (cost of lviing allowance) is yung housing.
Posts: 338Member
Joined: Apr 25, 2022
may arrangement na kami sa rent cost, since nagrerent din sila.. pero mukhang bibigyan naman nila ako ng time na makapag adjust hehe
261313 - Software Engineer | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work (offshore) : 10 | Qualification: 15 | Partner Skills: 10 | Total: 85 (SC189) | 90 (SC190) | 100 (SC491)
Points Calculator: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/tools/points-calculator
❤ Next Goal: BIG MOVE ❤
13.12.2023 - PDOS Webinar and Digital Certificate DONE!
06.12.2023 - VISA GRANT! 317 DAYS WAITING!
21.09.2023 - commencement email
28.01.2023 - health clearance provided in immiaccount
25.01.2023 - medicals done at NHS Makati
23.01.2023 - NSW 190 visa application - LODGED
19.01.2023 - NSW approved 190 nomination
10.01.2023 - pre-invite received from NSW
05.01.2023 - pre-invite from VIC; applied for state nomination on same day; STATE NOMINATION APPROVED ON SAME DAY! THANK YOU TALAGA G! GRABE KA! ❤
10.12.2022 - +5 points due to 5 years work exp: 85 (189) | 90 (190) | 100 (491)
29.11.2022 - Submitted EOI NSW190 - 80+5 pts
24.11.2022 - Submitted EOI SC189 (80 pts) | SA190 / WA190 (80+5 pts) | SA491 / WA491 (80+15 pts)
24.11.2022 - Submitted VIC ROI for SC190
24.11.2022 - Submitted EOI VIC190 - 80+5 pts
23.11.2022 - ACS Review Result - AQF BACHELOR’S DEGREE MAJOR IN COMPUTING! YAYYYY!
10.10.2022 - ACS Review With Assessor
08.10.2022 - PTE Superior obtained on first take! R:88 L:86 S:81 W:90
06.10.2022 - sent review request to ACS to consider bachelor's degree
15.08.2022 - received ACS results (suitable)
01.07.2022 - ACS With Assessor
29.06.2022 - ACS In progress with CO
16.06.2022 - submitted ACS skills assessment request
Posts: 1,045Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
pa-rant lang...
i received today the dreaded "No" feedback from this job that i was applying for.
pagtapos umabot ng isang buwan yung recruitment (naabot mo na yung rurok ng mga kataas taasang nagiinterbyu), biglang sa huli hindi ka pinili. ang sakit lang. charot! pero oo. sobrang frustrating.
hays.
on to the next "apply" button, indeed.
DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!
"We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams." - Les Brown
261312 (Developer Programmer) - Main | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Wife
189 (95), 190 (100)
2023
14 Nov | BIG MOVE
01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
--- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side ---
19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!
2022 - Pandemic Eases Off
17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
15 Nov | Medical Test
03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn
03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!!
31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC
26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!!
21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW
21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired
2021 - Pandemic Still
25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189
2020 - Pandemic
19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC
30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed
09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior)
19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired
2019
24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired
2018
--- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!
Posts: 338Member
Joined: Apr 25, 2022
Nakakafrustrate noh? yung last stage na tapos No pala. Related ba sa pagiging offshore mo yung reason why?
261313 - Software Engineer | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work (offshore) : 10 | Qualification: 15 | Partner Skills: 10 | Total: 85 (SC189) | 90 (SC190) | 100 (SC491)
Points Calculator: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/tools/points-calculator
❤ Next Goal: BIG MOVE ❤
13.12.2023 - PDOS Webinar and Digital Certificate DONE!
06.12.2023 - VISA GRANT! 317 DAYS WAITING!
21.09.2023 - commencement email
28.01.2023 - health clearance provided in immiaccount
25.01.2023 - medicals done at NHS Makati
23.01.2023 - NSW 190 visa application - LODGED
19.01.2023 - NSW approved 190 nomination
10.01.2023 - pre-invite received from NSW
05.01.2023 - pre-invite from VIC; applied for state nomination on same day; STATE NOMINATION APPROVED ON SAME DAY! THANK YOU TALAGA G! GRABE KA! ❤
10.12.2022 - +5 points due to 5 years work exp: 85 (189) | 90 (190) | 100 (491)
29.11.2022 - Submitted EOI NSW190 - 80+5 pts
24.11.2022 - Submitted EOI SC189 (80 pts) | SA190 / WA190 (80+5 pts) | SA491 / WA491 (80+15 pts)
24.11.2022 - Submitted VIC ROI for SC190
24.11.2022 - Submitted EOI VIC190 - 80+5 pts
23.11.2022 - ACS Review Result - AQF BACHELOR’S DEGREE MAJOR IN COMPUTING! YAYYYY!
10.10.2022 - ACS Review With Assessor
08.10.2022 - PTE Superior obtained on first take! R:88 L:86 S:81 W:90
06.10.2022 - sent review request to ACS to consider bachelor's degree
15.08.2022 - received ACS results (suitable)
01.07.2022 - ACS With Assessor
29.06.2022 - ACS In progress with CO
16.06.2022 - submitted ACS skills assessment request
Posts: 2,128Member
Joined: Mar 01, 2011
no need for 491 visa> @lydelmp said:
yup allowed naman basta declare mo lang tapos sa mga meds na need prescription dalhin mo lang yung prescription mo and good to go na yan.
Apr 26, 2013 ACS Result- Suitable
Feb 21,2013 Submitted ACS online assessment - Software Tester
May 9, 2016 PTE Exam Result L/R/S/W- 71/69/83/72 Passed Thank you Papa Jesus
Aug 18,2016 ACS Result- Suitable -Software Engineer
Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
Sept 15, 2017 SG COC Fingerprint and Collection
Sept 20, 2017 Visa Lodge
Nov 1, 2017 CO Contact (Requesting to Send PTE Score Report to DIBP which I already did before)
Mar 6, 2018 Visa Grant
Visa 887 Timeline
July 25, 2020 Visa Lodge
Oct 12, 2020 Visa Grant
Citizenship Timeline
July 4, 2022 Submitted Citizenship Application
Dec 21, 2022 Invitation for Exam(Need to reschedule the exam)
Feb 21, 2023 Citizenship Exam
April 3, 2023 Received Approval Letter
June 22, 2023 Citizenship Ceremony
*****Dream big, think positive and Pray to God*****
Posts: 1,045Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
Hindi naman. Kasi fully remote yung company. Dalawa daw kame umabot ng final stage. Yung isa taga UK. E since most of the team nasa US or EU, pinili nila yung mas malapit ang time zone sa kanila. Yun yung naging deciding factor daw. Lol.
DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!
"We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams." - Les Brown
261312 (Developer Programmer) - Main | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Wife
189 (95), 190 (100)
2023
14 Nov | BIG MOVE
01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
--- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side ---
19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!
2022 - Pandemic Eases Off
17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
15 Nov | Medical Test
03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn
03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!!
31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC
26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!!
21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW
21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired
2021 - Pandemic Still
25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189
2020 - Pandemic
19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC
30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed
09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior)
19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired
2019
24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired
2018
--- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!
Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
Frustrating ng ganyan. Yung alam naman na nila profile ng applicants and if time zone pala ang isa sa deciding factors, sana 'di ka na pinaasa! Haha. BUT better opportunities ahead!
212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW
2020
December 5: Started consulting with agents
2021
March 5: Hiatus
2022
February 28: Resumed my application
June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW
2023
January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
March 13: Medicals
March 17: Police clearance
March 21: Medicals cleared
April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
October 16: Received commencement email
December 28: PR VISA GRANT
Posts: 1,045Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
EXACTLY!!! Sana di na lang nila ko inentertain. Dun ako nainis. Bibigyan ka pa ng walang substance na dahilan. Lol.
Oh well, move on na nga lang haha!
DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!
"We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams." - Les Brown
261312 (Developer Programmer) - Main | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Wife
189 (95), 190 (100)
2023
14 Nov | BIG MOVE
01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
--- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side ---
19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!
2022 - Pandemic Eases Off
17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
15 Nov | Medical Test
03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn
03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!!
31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC
26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!!
21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW
21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired
2021 - Pandemic Still
25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189
2020 - Pandemic
19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC
30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed
09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior)
19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired
2019
24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired
2018
--- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!
Joined: Nov 26, 2021
Hello, good morning po!
Ask ko lang po how do you prepare for your BIG move in terms of financials? Like how many months buffer do you prepare before doing your BIG move (given there’s no assurance when you’ll get a job in AU)?
Any idea po how much ang monthly cost of living in NSW for a single person?
Thank you!
PTE: 12 December 2022
EOI Submission: 11 January 2023
NSW 190 Pre-Invite: **25 January 2023
**Submitted Documents: 31 January 2023
NSW Nomination Approval: ** 1 February 2023
**Visa Lodgment: 21 February 202
Medical Exam: 4 March 2023
**Medical Results Submission: ** 6 March 2023
**Medical Clearance: ** 7 March 2023
Posts: 339Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2023
Goods yan. You are being noticed
Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
Here's a helpful comment: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/389949/#Comment_389949
212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW
2020
December 5: Started consulting with agents
2021
March 5: Hiatus
2022
February 28: Resumed my application
June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW
2023
January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
March 13: Medicals
March 17: Police clearance
March 21: Medicals cleared
April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
October 16: Received commencement email
December 28: PR VISA GRANT
Posts: 269Member
Joined: Aug 04, 2019
Congrats batchmate @lmsg06 relate ako sa lahat ng sinabi mo especially yung pressure sa job hunting. Ano pala previous work ng Mister mo sa Pinas? Pwede mo ko i-PM may mga pwede kong isuggest sa inyo sa job hunting na nakatulong sakin sana makatulong din sa inyo. Bukod pa to sa job applications sa Seek, Indeed, LinkedIn etc.
MY AU MIGRATION JOURNEY
Points breakdown:
Age-30; Civil Status-10; Education-15; Work Experience-5; English Level-20; State Nomination-5/15; Total - 80 (189) & 85 (190) & 95 (491)
Jun 2017. Graduated from college (UST - BS Industrial Engineering).
Sep 2017. Started reading about the migration process at the PinoyAu forum.
Oct 2017. Decided to take IELTS (1st try: Failed) : L -7.0, R-7.0, W-5.5, S-6.0).
Nov 2017 - Jan 2022. Long hiatus. Focused on gaining local experience (Total of 3.9 years).
Feb 2022. Revisited the PinoyAu forum to look for the latest news and trends on visa grants.
March 21, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (1st try: Proficient) (L-79, R-80, S-88, W-78).
April 01, 2022. Submitted documents for EA assessment (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Received positive results from EA (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 189 (70 pts) and Visa 190-NSW (75 pts) at SkillSelect.
May 18, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 491-NSW (85 pts) at SkillSelect.
June 03, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (2nd try: Superior) (L-86, R-90, S-90, W-90).
June 04, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 189 (80 pts) and 190 (85 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
June 16, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 491 (95 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
October 03, 2022. Received pre-invite for Visa 190 (VIC).
October 06, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 189.
October 17, 2022. Lodged Visa 189 with NBI clearance and Forms 80 and 1221.
October 24, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 190 (VIC). Decided not to lodge due to a previous 189 application.
October 26, 2022. Took medical exam at St. Luke's BGC.
November 03, 2022. Received medical results at my Immi account (no further action required).
March 28, 2023. Visa grant.
March 30, 2023. PDOS schedule.
April 11, 2023. Big move.
June 13, 2023. First day at my 1st work in Australia.
TBA. Citizenship Manifesting
MSA CDR + RSEA TIPS
Link: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/114/engineers-australia-skills-assessment/p363
PTE ACADEMIC TIPS
1st take: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p694
Final take: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p700
PTE MOCK TEST SCORES VS ACTUAL SCORES (2ND TAKE)
PTE A Mock Test Scores - 2nd Take
ApeUni Practice
S W R L Overall
1 65 86 81 76 Proficient
2 54 89 74 69 Competent
3 69 80 79 76 Proficient
4 56 88 81 67 Competent
5 56 83 77 71 Competent
6 78 90 83 84 Proficient
7 59 81 75 76 Competent
8 65 90 78 79 Proficient
9 65 87 77 81 Proficient
10 76 81 84 79 Proficient
11 67 90 83 77 Proficient
12 66 85 84 78 Proficient
Language Academy Practice
S W R L Overall
1 75 87 68 81 Proficient
2 79 79 75 77 Proficient
Actual Exam
S W R L Overall
1 90 90 90 86 Superior
Posts: 314Member
Joined: Jun 23, 2021
Salamat sa pagshare Sir, good luck po sa mga susunod pang interviews.
POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE
Age : 25 | Education : 15 | Work : 5 | English PTE : 20 | Partner : 5
ANZSCO Code : Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)
Points : 70/75/85
Applicant : Husband
Location : Qatar
TIMELINE
2023
XXX-XX-2023 - 491 NSW Visa Grant
September 27, 2023 - Attached Cover Letter and Clicked "I confirm" button.
September 21, 2023 - Attached required Form 1229
September 14, 2023 - Received CO Contact/S56 (Form 1229)
June 2023 - Medicals Cleared
May 20, 2023 - Medical Physical Check up
May 15, 2023 - Medical Laboratory Tests
May 11, 2023 - Biometrics
May 05, 2023 - Lodged Visa 491 NSW (85 pts)
April 2023 - Philippines NBI and Qatar PCC
March 17, 2023 - 491 NSW (RDA Illawara) State Nomination Approval and ITA from Skillselect
February 14, 2023 - RDA Application to Illawara (NSW 491)
2022
December 2022 - EOI (NSW 190 and 491)
November 2022 - EOI (SA 491, WA 491, and VIC 190)
November 2022 - 3rd PTE Exam - Applicant - Superior
November 2022 - 2nd PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
October 2022 : 1st PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
October 2022 : PTE Exam - Dependent - Proficient
September 2022 : Review for PTE
August 2022 : ACS Result - Positive - Suitable for Migration
June 2022 : ACS Application Submitted
March 2022 : Signed Service Agreement with our Migration Agent
"Until it's my turn, I will keep clapping for others."
Posts: 269Member
Joined: Aug 04, 2019
Hello everyone.
Share ko lang sa mga recent visa grant holders especially yung mga under Engineering occupations na bagong dating sa AU o nagbabalak mag-big move soon.
Mahirap humanap ng work pero ito yung mga ginawa ko na sa tingin ko nakatulong sakin sa job hunting na sana eh makatulong din sa iba.
Tip 1: Gumawa ako ng account sa Seek, Indeed at LinkedIn at inayos kong mabuti yung profile ko sa mga sites na to. Better kung comprehensive lalo na yung sa work experience part since wala ka pa local experience.
Ang ginagawa ko pag weekdays ini-isaisa ko lahat ng job ads tapos inaapplyan ko isa-isa. Hassle lang talaga sa una kasi cinucustomize cover letter. Pero laban lang kasi mahirap talaga maka-land sa 1st job na same ng BG mo sa Pinas.
Ang nangyari sakin pagkatapos ko ayusin profile ko may cumontact sakin na mga recruitment agency na may mga ka-tie up na AU companies. Kahit di ako nag-apply dun sa iba pero nung nakita daw nila profile ko sa sites na yan tapos may eksakto may hawak silang job openings sa companies na match sa BG ko kaya nag-reach out sila. Yung recruitment agency din na to yung tumulong sakin para makaconnect dun sa company kung san ako nahire ngayon.
Tip 2: Iwasan mag-self reject sa job application.
Kahit feeling mo di mo nameet lahat ng criteria pero dun sa iba eh pasok ka naman mas okay applyan mo na din wala naman mawawala.
Yung napasukan kong work ngayon 60% dun same ng work ko sa Pinas pero yung other 40% eh talagang no first-hand experience pa ko dun. Kaya nung interview nung tinanong ako ng manager sinabi ko theoretical knowledge palang ang meron ako dun sa other 40% pero willing naman ako pag-aralan.
Ang ending naappreciate ng boss ko na naging honest ako kaya hinire daw niya ako tapos nagprovide sila training para matutunan ko yun.
Tip 3: Recruiters are NOT looking for a perfect candidate
Medyo madami na ako naattendang interviews bago finally mahire at masasabi kong mas gusto nila yung spontaneous at honest answers. Nashare din to samin ng 1 speaker sa inattendan kong event ng Engineers Australia. Nung una nacoconscious din ako sa grammar ko until marealize ko na mas appreciated nila na parang conversational lang at relaxed yung flow ng interview. Di big deal sa kanila na magkamali ka okay lang na icorrect mo pag alam mong may mali kang nasabi at least di lalabas na mukhang scripted sagot mo.
Additional Tip:
Umaattend ako ng events organized by Engineers Australia. Pag di ka pa member, magbabayad ng 10 AUD per event pero para sakin sobrang worth it nito. Naka-attend ako ng 2 events nila. Yung una eh mock interview workshop applicable sa AU setting tapos yung pangalawa naman eh Understanding business culture. Yung mga speakers eh respected people na sa AU Engineering field. Masasabi kong madami kong natutunan dito na nakatulong sakin para mahire tapos ang dami ko pa bagong nakilala na ibat ibang nationalities tapos in-add ko sila sa LinkedIn kaya unti-unti lumalawak connections. May mga naging bago kong kaibigan tapos ang ginagawa namin nagpapalitan kami ng mga nakikitang job openings na applicable sa BG ng isat isa. Ang maganda pa eh may sub-unit yung Engineers Australia na Sydney Migrant Engineers group na tumutulong sa mga migrant engineers para maovercome yung challenges pagdating dito lalo na tungkol sa job hunting pero may mga technical din na seminars.
Hopefully makatulong to sa mga naghahanap o maghahanap din ng work dito.
Good luck mga kabayan!
MY AU MIGRATION JOURNEY
Points breakdown:
Age-30; Civil Status-10; Education-15; Work Experience-5; English Level-20; State Nomination-5/15; Total - 80 (189) & 85 (190) & 95 (491)
Jun 2017. Graduated from college (UST - BS Industrial Engineering).
Sep 2017. Started reading about the migration process at the PinoyAu forum.
Oct 2017. Decided to take IELTS (1st try: Failed) : L -7.0, R-7.0, W-5.5, S-6.0).
Nov 2017 - Jan 2022. Long hiatus. Focused on gaining local experience (Total of 3.9 years).
Feb 2022. Revisited the PinoyAu forum to look for the latest news and trends on visa grants.
March 21, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (1st try: Proficient) (L-79, R-80, S-88, W-78).
April 01, 2022. Submitted documents for EA assessment (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Received positive results from EA (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 189 (70 pts) and Visa 190-NSW (75 pts) at SkillSelect.
May 18, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 491-NSW (85 pts) at SkillSelect.
June 03, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (2nd try: Superior) (L-86, R-90, S-90, W-90).
June 04, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 189 (80 pts) and 190 (85 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
June 16, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 491 (95 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
October 03, 2022. Received pre-invite for Visa 190 (VIC).
October 06, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 189.
October 17, 2022. Lodged Visa 189 with NBI clearance and Forms 80 and 1221.
October 24, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 190 (VIC). Decided not to lodge due to a previous 189 application.
October 26, 2022. Took medical exam at St. Luke's BGC.
November 03, 2022. Received medical results at my Immi account (no further action required).
March 28, 2023. Visa grant.
March 30, 2023. PDOS schedule.
April 11, 2023. Big move.
June 13, 2023. First day at my 1st work in Australia.
TBA. Citizenship Manifesting
MSA CDR + RSEA TIPS
Link: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/114/engineers-australia-skills-assessment/p363
PTE ACADEMIC TIPS
1st take: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p694
Final take: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p700
PTE MOCK TEST SCORES VS ACTUAL SCORES (2ND TAKE)
PTE A Mock Test Scores - 2nd Take
ApeUni Practice
S W R L Overall
1 65 86 81 76 Proficient
2 54 89 74 69 Competent
3 69 80 79 76 Proficient
4 56 88 81 67 Competent
5 56 83 77 71 Competent
6 78 90 83 84 Proficient
7 59 81 75 76 Competent
8 65 90 78 79 Proficient
9 65 87 77 81 Proficient
10 76 81 84 79 Proficient
11 67 90 83 77 Proficient
12 66 85 84 78 Proficient
Language Academy Practice
S W R L Overall
1 75 87 68 81 Proficient
2 79 79 75 77 Proficient
Actual Exam
S W R L Overall
1 90 90 90 86 Superior
Joined: Feb 24, 2023
Salamat sa tips @Unsullied_06, meron din bang EA community sa VIC?
Joined: Apr 16, 2020
Nice insights actually eto dn advise ng mga ibang kaibigan ko na onshore na. Struggle talaga mghanap pero be honest relax lang at sympre make all the necessary preparations. Pati dn pag-attend ng events ng EA even ng local community. Need to do networking talaga malakas ang impact ng referral on most occassions.
Posts: 269Member
Joined: Aug 04, 2019
Hello @xeanne928. Not sure kung may sub-unit sa VIC yung Engineers Australia gaya ng Sydney Migrant Engineers pero sige itatanong ko dun sa isang Pinoy na part ng team. Balikan kita dito once magreply siya. Pero ang sure ako eh may events din sa VIC na under Engineers Australia in general na magandang opportunity para makapagconnect sa mga ibang Engineers dito sa Au.
MY AU MIGRATION JOURNEY
Points breakdown:
Age-30; Civil Status-10; Education-15; Work Experience-5; English Level-20; State Nomination-5/15; Total - 80 (189) & 85 (190) & 95 (491)
Jun 2017. Graduated from college (UST - BS Industrial Engineering).
Sep 2017. Started reading about the migration process at the PinoyAu forum.
Oct 2017. Decided to take IELTS (1st try: Failed) : L -7.0, R-7.0, W-5.5, S-6.0).
Nov 2017 - Jan 2022. Long hiatus. Focused on gaining local experience (Total of 3.9 years).
Feb 2022. Revisited the PinoyAu forum to look for the latest news and trends on visa grants.
March 21, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (1st try: Proficient) (L-79, R-80, S-88, W-78).
April 01, 2022. Submitted documents for EA assessment (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Received positive results from EA (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 189 (70 pts) and Visa 190-NSW (75 pts) at SkillSelect.
May 18, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 491-NSW (85 pts) at SkillSelect.
June 03, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (2nd try: Superior) (L-86, R-90, S-90, W-90).
June 04, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 189 (80 pts) and 190 (85 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
June 16, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 491 (95 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
October 03, 2022. Received pre-invite for Visa 190 (VIC).
October 06, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 189.
October 17, 2022. Lodged Visa 189 with NBI clearance and Forms 80 and 1221.
October 24, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 190 (VIC). Decided not to lodge due to a previous 189 application.
October 26, 2022. Took medical exam at St. Luke's BGC.
November 03, 2022. Received medical results at my Immi account (no further action required).
March 28, 2023. Visa grant.
March 30, 2023. PDOS schedule.
April 11, 2023. Big move.
June 13, 2023. First day at my 1st work in Australia.
TBA. Citizenship Manifesting
MSA CDR + RSEA TIPS
Link: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/114/engineers-australia-skills-assessment/p363
PTE ACADEMIC TIPS
1st take: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p694
Final take: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p700
PTE MOCK TEST SCORES VS ACTUAL SCORES (2ND TAKE)
PTE A Mock Test Scores - 2nd Take
ApeUni Practice
S W R L Overall
1 65 86 81 76 Proficient
2 54 89 74 69 Competent
3 69 80 79 76 Proficient
4 56 88 81 67 Competent
5 56 83 77 71 Competent
6 78 90 83 84 Proficient
7 59 81 75 76 Competent
8 65 90 78 79 Proficient
9 65 87 77 81 Proficient
10 76 81 84 79 Proficient
11 67 90 83 77 Proficient
12 66 85 84 78 Proficient
Language Academy Practice
S W R L Overall
1 75 87 68 81 Proficient
2 79 79 75 77 Proficient
Actual Exam
S W R L Overall
1 90 90 90 86 Superior