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Posts: 235Member
Joined: Jul 17, 2017
I would say may assessment sila. Call the admin of your nearest public school agad once you move in. Private schools may have different and stronger policies but public schools don’t have a choice kc It’s against the law if a child is not in school. The principal didn’t even ask for previous report cards but bring it to be sure.
Schools in Vic and NSW are more used to this because of its very diverse culture.
262112 ICT Security Specialist
30.07.17 ACS Skills Assessment lodged
22.08.17 PTE (L89/R90/S90/W90)
04.09.17 ACS Assessment done
07.09.17 EOI lodged (189, 190, 489)
19.09.17 Invitation to apply (189)
02.10.17 Visa lodge
07.10.17 Medical
23.11.17 DG
15.12.22 Citizenship Approval
30.08.23 AU Pledge
Joined: Jun 12, 2016
Hello po ano po pinagkaiba mg CFO at PDOS? Once may PDOS na po ba na sticker kailangan pa ng CFO?
Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
CFO yung authority na nagffacilitate ng PDOS seminar. Once macomplete mo yung PDOS, the CFO will give you a certificate (after the seminar) and sticker (for your passport, although recently parang nale-late ‘to). All the info you need is on the official website: https://cfo.gov.ph/cfo-hybrid-frontline-services-for-pre-departure-orientation-seminar-pdos-or-peer-counseling-program
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: Jun 12, 2016
Salamat po sa sagot. Ang pagkakaalam ko kasi sticker lang ang binibigay for the passport after ng pdos and wala nang certificate. Kailangan po ba both sticker and certificate or yung sticker sa passport is ok na? In case kailangan po yung certificate pwede po ba kumuha sa kanila!
Posts: 63Member
Joined: Apr 06, 2018
Hello everyone! May question po ako regarding sa first entry and sa incoming passenger card. Mag-entry
lang kami ni misis ng 2 weeks din balik ulet sa Dubai, gusto ko lang po malaman kung anu ung dapat piliin namin dito. Thanks po sa makakasagot.
233914 Engineering Technologist | Age: 25 | Education: 15 | Overseas Experience: 15 | English: 20 | Partner Skills: 10 | NAATI CCL: 5 | Total: 90 (189) / 95 (190) / 105 (491) - Offshore
08-Apr-18 | IELTS Results: L-8, R-8.5, S-7, W-6, Overall-7.5
14-Sep-19 | Lodged EA MSA CDR + RSEA (Fast Track)
18-Sep-19 | Contacted by EA, additional info
23-Sep-19 | Received EA MSA CDR + RSEA (Fast Track) Positive Outcome
29-Feb-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 1st Take)
01-Mar-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-79, R-83, S-90, W-76, Overall-80 (Proficient)
01-Jul-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 2nd Take; Partner - 1st Take)
07-Jul-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-90, R-90, S-90, W-78, Overall-90 (Proficient)
07-Jul-20 | PTE Results (Partner): L-79, R-83, S-90, W-80, Overall-82 (Superior)
07-Jul-20 | Lodged EA MSA CDR (Fast Track) (Partner)
14-Jul-20 | NAATI CCL Examination (Online)
27-Jul-20 | Received EA MSA CDR (Fast Track) (Partner) Positive Outcome
27-Jul-20 | Lodged initial EOI at 80 points
28-Jul-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 3rd Take)
28-Jul-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-90, R-78, S-90, W-85, Overall-86 (Proficient)
29-Jul-20 | NAATI CCL Examination Results - Passed - 70/90
29-Jul-20 | Updated EOI at 85 points
08-Aug-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 4th Take)
08-Aug-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-90, R-88, S-90, W-90, Overall-90 (Superior)
08-Aug-20 | Updated EOI at 95 points
16-Jan-21 | Points down to 90 points (189) due to age
21-Dec-21 | EOI NSW 190 - 95 points
19-Jan-22 | EOI VIC 190 - 95 points
08-Jul-22 | EOI WA 190 - 95 points
09-Jul-22 | EOI WA 491 - 105 points
27-Jul-22 | EOI 189 - 90 points - EXPIRED
29-Jul-22 | EOI 189 - 90 points - SUBMITTED
11-Aug-22 | VIC 190 - ROI submitted
23-Aug-22 | VIC 190 - PRE-INVITE received
25-Aug-22 | VIC 190 - ITA received
19-Sep-2022 | Lodged (uploaded all docs incl. Form 80 and 1221)
24-Sep-2022 | Medical cleared:
21-Nov-2022 | Direct Grant VIC 190 PR (Thank you Lord)
XX-XXX-2023 | Big move!
Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
Read the link I sent, andun lahat ng info including about sticker and certificate at paano yun nakukuha. Temporary digital certificate ang binibigay nila AFTER the seminar. Ang sticker ay for delivery. More details in the link.
Or wait for someone who recently exited the PH as PR, para sa mga hinanap sa kanila. Best of luck.
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: Aug 06, 2021
Hello, meron bang GC for those who've done the BM into Sydney? Mostly nakikita ko is Melb based. Salamat!
Posts: 985Member
Joined: Aug 13, 2016
Sydney ako, napansin ko mas active yung mga taga melbourne. mas bayanihan sila dun. kahit yung FB pages ng pinoys in melbourne vs pinoy in sydney, ganun din. mas maingay yung pinoys in melbourne. opinion ko lang, i guess personality ng city. mas kanya kanyang buhay talaga mga taga sydney. melbourne ako dati, then moved to sydney. i think mas gusto ko din dito. parang mas may kanya kanya kami ng buhay. may mga times na nakakahiya humingi ng tutulong, pero wala din naman hihingi ng tulong sa yo. so patas lang . anyway, good luck, sana wag ka masyado umasa sa tulong ng iba. if kasama mo family mo na lilipat, kaya niyo yan. ok din ang independent and kanya kanyang buhay ng sydney.
Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
Age 33-39- 25points
English superior- 20points
Bachelor's Degree- 15points
Work Experience- 10pts
Total- 70pts
July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
January 10, 2017- Took PTE
January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
January 12, 2017- EOI
January 18, 2017- ITA received
January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
February 15, 2017- Grant
October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
November 7, 2022- Passport received
Posts: 1,017Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
I guess the intention of the poster was to have some kind of sense of community for new movers.
Pero, ako rin personally, mas gusto kong maging independent, have always been. Haha. As much as possible, ayoko makaabala sa ibang tao. I guess, Im antisocial that way 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: 985Member
Joined: Aug 13, 2016
Mukha nga, matindi yung naka post sa yo "DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!" hehe
Pero agree, I understand yung community for new movers. I am just saying, yun napansin ko nung time ko. I am not sure if mas madami din kasi naka student visa sa melbourne. may mag post lang dun na need laptops or house stuff, madaming tutulong. sa sydney, bihira ka may makikita na ganun post at kaunti lang sasagot na willing tumulong. sa melbourne napansin ko and even yung poster napansin niya, daming welcoming committee. kahit sundo sa airport, madami dun. sa sydney, again at least nung time ko ha. wala ako nakita nag organise hehe. so i guess what I am saying is, if plano mo sydney, hindi as accommodating mga tao sa sydney as compared sa melbourne. i am not saying masamang tao mga taga sydney ha. proud sydneysider ako, it is what it is. and i will say this much, there is not other place i would rather be than sydney.
Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
Age 33-39- 25points
English superior- 20points
Bachelor's Degree- 15points
Work Experience- 10pts
Total- 70pts
July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
January 10, 2017- Took PTE
January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
January 12, 2017- EOI
January 18, 2017- ITA received
January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
February 15, 2017- Grant
October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
November 7, 2022- Passport received
Posts: 1,017Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
HAHAHAHA paka obvious ba.
Yeah, lahat ng tao sa Syd gusto manirahan. Cant blame them tho.
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: 855Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Makikkiadd lang sirrs @xiaolico and @_sebodemacho. I share same sentiments on being independent sa big move. Siguro yung iba talaga will be moving from Pinas to AU first time and malaking adjustment talaga.
My relatives there (suburb) are part of a pinoy community and helpful sila to each other. With gathering over lunch/dinner or weekend travels pa. Pasuyo or pasabay sa ganyan lalo pag wala pang car. Even pabantay ng kids saglit.
Helpful talaga, at the same time these situations "might" drain one's social battery, as an introvert speaking. Hehe! Don't get me wrong, I admire the hospitality talaga pero iba rin pag independent ka. May pros and cons lahat. Kaya kelangan paghandaan ang BM!
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
~~~~
10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
~~~~
02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Posts: 985Member
Joined: Aug 13, 2016
sa west to? I think sa west, madaming pinoy. so diyan medyo may mga gatherings pa. pero lalayo ka diyan, medyo mahirap humanap ng mga pinoy gatherings. for me lang, ang hirap kasi talaga. nung lumipat ako, sobrang hirap ng transition. so if may nagtatanong sa akin, ang parati ko sinasabi, i-handa niyo sarili niyo. wag na kayo umasa sa iba. kayanin niyo. wag na kayo aasa na may tutulong. buo loob, at wag lang puro sipag. tiwala ka sa resume mo. tiwala ka sa skills mo. saksak mo sa utak mo, wala ka kakampi, medyo me against the world ang dating. pero kaya mo yan. lahat ng kailangan mo para kayanin mag isa, andito naman. trabaho nandito, gobyerno nandito. public transpo nandito. banks na puwede mangutang andito. kaya mo mag isa kung gugustuhin mo.
Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
Age 33-39- 25points
English superior- 20points
Bachelor's Degree- 15points
Work Experience- 10pts
Total- 70pts
July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
January 10, 2017- Took PTE
January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
January 12, 2017- EOI
January 18, 2017- ITA received
January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
February 15, 2017- Grant
October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
November 7, 2022- Passport received
Posts: 1,017Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
LOUDER!!! Chareng.
In the end, do what suits you best. Hehe, ganon lang naman yun. Di rin maganda na mang invalidate ng feelings ng ibang tao. What works for us, might not work for others.
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: 855Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Hay couldn't agree more. Pag pinili mo talagang mangibang bansa, buo dapat ang loob. Laban para sa mga pangarap haha. Goodluck sa ating lahat! Luh akala mo naman nainvite na ko. HAHA
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
~~~~
10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
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02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Posts: 1,017Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
DARATING NA YAAAAN!!!
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: Oct 08, 2019
Okay lang din maging independent kase iwas chismis kase may mga marites pa din dito. Hahahaha 😂😂😂 Baka next time tayo na pala pinagchismisan. Ooops.
ANZSCO 261111 ICT Business Analyst | 189 - 75 | 190 (NSW) - 80 | 419 (NSW) - 90 |
Go for: 186 DE ANZSCO 261111 ICT Business Analyst
Oct 2019 - Started my journey to 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 as a SV holder (Diploma and Adv. diploma of IT)
Feb 2020 - Arrived in Au - Thank you Lord!
Oct 2022 - Granted Visa TSS 482 (Medium stream)
Jun 2023 - Start of my PR journey (Thank you, Lord para sa biyaya and opportunity!)
Jun 2023 - Consulted IMES and Immi Visa
Jun 2023 - Submitted all documents for ACS Skills Assessment
Jul 2023 - Submitted additional doco to IMES
Jul 2023 - Lodged ACS Assessment
Sept 2023 - PTE (Proficient)
Oct 2023 - Received ACS positive result after 13 weeks
Oct 2023 - EOI Lodgement
Oct 2023 - Corrected EOI for work experience claimed points
Jun 2024 - 186 DE route
Aug 2024 - Lodged 186 DE + Nomination
Sept 2024 - Medical completed and cleared on DoHA
---Waiting for grant---
-- 2024/25 - Visa Grant
Posts: 831Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016
Oo, dapat din talagang tandaan na hindi dahil pare-parehong Pinoy e magiging maayos ang pakikitungo sa inyo. Parang dun din sa atin. May mga Pinoy na okay at makakasundo nyo. Meron din namang mga kakaiba ang ugali. Merong matagal na dito at mababa ang tingin sa mga bagong dating, kahit wala ka namang ginagawa o inaasa sa kanila.
Mabuti makipagsocialize para mas mabilis makaadjust, pero pipiliin nyo rin yung kasocialise ninyo. Baka kesa makatulong e lalo lang kayong madepress. LOL.
Joined: Aug 27, 2022
Hi everyone. Will be making the big move from Hong Kong to Melbourne early next year. Any recommendations for a family-friendly suburb? We are a family of 5 (3 kids). Or if you have any suggestions on which primary school your kids had a good experience.
Joined: Jul 19, 2023
Hi guys, has anyone tried to do volunteer work while still looking for a job after moving? I've read kasi that it is another way to get an AU work experience and my plan is in case wala akong makuha work before my big move, this is something I can try.
Any inputs or tips regarding getting volunteer work will really be helpful. TIA!
Joined: Oct 08, 2019
You can also attend conferences po. Check LinkedIn kase may mga organisation na they post conference face to face and sometimes free, meron din paid..
You can also network through https://www.meetup.com/
ANZSCO 261111 ICT Business Analyst | 189 - 75 | 190 (NSW) - 80 | 419 (NSW) - 90 |
Go for: 186 DE ANZSCO 261111 ICT Business Analyst
Oct 2019 - Started my journey to 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 as a SV holder (Diploma and Adv. diploma of IT)
Feb 2020 - Arrived in Au - Thank you Lord!
Oct 2022 - Granted Visa TSS 482 (Medium stream)
Jun 2023 - Start of my PR journey (Thank you, Lord para sa biyaya and opportunity!)
Jun 2023 - Consulted IMES and Immi Visa
Jun 2023 - Submitted all documents for ACS Skills Assessment
Jul 2023 - Submitted additional doco to IMES
Jul 2023 - Lodged ACS Assessment
Sept 2023 - PTE (Proficient)
Oct 2023 - Received ACS positive result after 13 weeks
Oct 2023 - EOI Lodgement
Oct 2023 - Corrected EOI for work experience claimed points
Jun 2024 - 186 DE route
Aug 2024 - Lodged 186 DE + Nomination
Sept 2024 - Medical completed and cleared on DoHA
---Waiting for grant---
-- 2024/25 - Visa Grant
Joined: Jul 19, 2023
Thank you! Will check on this!
Joined: Apr 11, 2023
For primary school options, this site is the best resource I've found --- https://bettereducation.com.au/school/Primary/vic/vic_top_primary_schools.aspx
Posts: 26Member
Joined: Mar 04, 2021
Hi po. May mag BM po ba dito sa WA?
May nbasa lang po ako sa website ng WA, medyo nalilito lang ako sa 3 months na sinasabi sa website, pero sa visa grant nman po ay 1yr ang binigay
https://migration.wa.gov.au/our-services-support/state-nominated-migration-program#eligibility-requirements
"If your visa is granted, you will then be required to meet your long term commitments to living and working in WA. For people not yet residing in WA, this includes:
moving to WA within three months of receiving your visa, and complying with applicable border rules at the time;
registering your arrival with WA Migration Services;
living and working in WA for two years upon arrival; and
completing surveys upon request, for this two year period.
Thank you po sa mga mkakasagot.
SC 491 WA 311213 Medical Laboratory Technician / ANZSCO 234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist
July 12, 2021 - Positive Skills Assessment as MLT (invited to sit the March 2022 exam)
March 10, 2022 - AIMS Exam
May 4, 2022 - AIMS Exam Result (PASSED)
- ANZSCO 234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist
June 29, 2022 - NAATI CCL Exam
July 17, 2022- NAATI CCL Exam Result (PASSED)
Aug 19, 2022 -ROI Victoria
Oct 22, 2022 - Pre-Invite Received 491 WA (MLT)
Nov 4, 2022 - 491 Nomination Application (WA)
Feb 3, 2023 - 491 WA State Nomination Received
Feb 9, 2023 - 491 Final Invitation (90 points)
Feb 27, 2023 - 491 Visa Lodged
March 1, 2023 - BIOMETRICS (VFS-Oman)
March 2, 2023 - Medicals (NMC-Oman)
March 16, 2023 - Health Clearance Provided
June 2, 2023 - s56 Request (UAE PCC-Husband)
June 13, 2023 - UAE PCC Uploaded
July 20, 2023 - 491 VISA GRANTED
October 2023 - Big Move ( Lord willing )
Thank you Jesus and Mama Mary!
Posts: 326Member
Joined: Aug 06, 2019
I think sa mgqa 190 at 491 to na sponsored ng WA. Baka tlga need nila na within 3 months andun kana hehe..
Nominated Occupation: 234211 (Chemist)
Sept 3, 2019 - Vetassess assessment for Chemist
Nov 18, 2019 - Positive Assessment (Thank you, God)
March 4, 2020 - PTE Exam (L-77, R-72, W-78, S- 90)
March 7, 2020 - EOI lodged (189/190 NSW)- 75/80
November 21, 2020 - EOI lodged 190/491 SA
Jan 25, 2022 - ROI Applied for 491 Riverina total points of 90
September 1, 2022 - received pre-invite SA 491
Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
Yeah, the entry date na indicated sa visa is DHA’s discretion. But iba pa rin ang state requirements, so maybe within 3 months talaga nila gusto.
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: 26Member
Joined: Mar 04, 2021
WOAH
Mukha nga tlaga.
Thank you po @era222 @chemron9400
SC 491 WA 311213 Medical Laboratory Technician / ANZSCO 234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist
July 12, 2021 - Positive Skills Assessment as MLT (invited to sit the March 2022 exam)
March 10, 2022 - AIMS Exam
May 4, 2022 - AIMS Exam Result (PASSED)
- ANZSCO 234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist
June 29, 2022 - NAATI CCL Exam
July 17, 2022- NAATI CCL Exam Result (PASSED)
Aug 19, 2022 -ROI Victoria
Oct 22, 2022 - Pre-Invite Received 491 WA (MLT)
Nov 4, 2022 - 491 Nomination Application (WA)
Feb 3, 2023 - 491 WA State Nomination Received
Feb 9, 2023 - 491 Final Invitation (90 points)
Feb 27, 2023 - 491 Visa Lodged
March 1, 2023 - BIOMETRICS (VFS-Oman)
March 2, 2023 - Medicals (NMC-Oman)
March 16, 2023 - Health Clearance Provided
June 2, 2023 - s56 Request (UAE PCC-Husband)
June 13, 2023 - UAE PCC Uploaded
July 20, 2023 - 491 VISA GRANTED
October 2023 - Big Move ( Lord willing )
Thank you Jesus and Mama Mary!
Joined: Apr 14, 2021
Hello po
Question po regarding the first bullet. Ano po pde gawin if not possible sa isa sa mga visa holder mka move ng OZ within 3mons kasi nasa barko xa.. will it affect ng pag apply ng PR soon(491 holder po xa)? And gusto ko lang po sana iconfirm if pde lang na mag visit and iactivate ang visa or need na talaga mag move ng OZ within 3mons? plan pa sana nmin na next yr na pumunta. Phelp nman po baka may idea kayo. Thank you po ng marami sa makakasagot🙏🏻
Posts: 831Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016
I suggest you send a message to Migration WA. States are usually responsive to questions about their immigration programs.
Joined: Apr 14, 2021
Yes po, nag email po ako sa kanila. Now waiting for reply🙂