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  • kapchiboykapchiboy Quezon City
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Jun 04, 2020

    @Sol_Au said:

    @kapchiboy said:

    @margotrobbins said:

    @mikelle said:
    Mukhang we need to visit the bank pala agad upon arrival. Hehe.

    Suffice na ba yung passport as requirement for verification? or may additional requirements pa sila na hinihingi? Thanks

    Just to share lang my experience with NAB, I opened a NAB account the day after my arrival date. Passport and grant letter lang ang hinanap sakin. Kahit requirement din ang Tax File Number, you can still open an account kasi pwede naman i-add later yung details sa app pag meron nang TFN. In-assist lang ako ng bank teller so that I can skip the TFN part sa e-form.

    I was able to open an account that time na rin (they issued my bsb and account numbers, then nakapag-open na rin ng NAB app account) Yung bankcard naman arrived 3 business days after opening.

    Hi, when did you book an appointment? Was it before you left or nagbook ka pagdating ng AU?

    If before, how did you do it? TIA! ☺️

    Hello, I just walked in sa bank without booking an appointment. When I arrived in Sydney, tinanong ko lang sa friend ko kung saan may malapit na NAB para makapag-open ng bank account. Since Sunday ako nag-arrive, kinabukasan ko na lang pinuntahan.

    mikelleSol_Au
  • Sol_AuSol_Au Posts: 31Member
    Joined: Jul 19, 2023

    @kapchiboy said:
    Hello, I just walked in sa bank without booking an appointment. When I arrived in Sydney, tinanong ko lang sa friend ko kung saan may malapit na NAB para makapag-open ng bank account. Since Sunday ako nag-arrive, kinabukasan ko na lang pinuntahan.

    Thank you! This will help in planning for my BM. 😁

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

    For those who already made their BM, based on your experience, mas mahirap po bang maghanap ng work around November?

    We've been contemplating if paaagahin namin BM namin. My current work is becoming too toxic for my health. :(

    511112 Program or Project Administrator

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

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

    2023
    11 April 2023: VISA GRANT!!!

    All other EOIs are already withdrawn upon grant of visa.

    Purely DIY with God's guidance

  • margotrobbinsmargotrobbins Posts: 42Member
    Joined: Oct 10, 2021

    pumunta ako sa commbank para magbook ng appointment, tinanong ako kung may passport ako, tapos ayun, buti dala ko - naactivate na account ko.

    btw, inoffer-an nila ako ng free data for 3mos under More na telco, legit ba yun na cancel anytime?

    fordpSol_Aumikelle
  • Sol_AuSol_Au Posts: 31Member
    Joined: Jul 19, 2023

    @mikelle said:
    For those who already made their BM, based on your experience, mas mahirap po bang maghanap ng work around November?

    We've been contemplating if paaagahin namin BM namin. My current work is becoming too toxic for my health. :(

    Hi, I haven't had my BM yet but the articles I've read says January to February/ during spring are the best times to look for jobs in AU. Pero baka depende rin sa industry that you are in.

    My take is if you are prepared na - emotionally, mentally, physically and financially, to make your big move, the earliest possible would be better para nakakasettle kayo and adjust. :)

    era222Shariebatocabe1003mikellenashmacoy101
  • mikellemikelle Posts: 171Member
    Joined: May 10, 2021

    @Sol_Au said:

    @mikelle said:
    For those who already made their BM, based on your experience, mas mahirap po bang maghanap ng work around November?

    We've been contemplating if paaagahin namin BM namin. My current work is becoming too toxic for my health. :(

    Hi, I haven't had my BM yet but the articles I've read says January to February/ during spring are the best times to look for jobs in AU. Pero baka depende rin sa industry that you are in.

    My take is if you are prepared na - emotionally, mentally, physically and financially, to make your big move, the earliest possible would be better para nakakasettle kayo and adjust. :)

    Hi @Sol_Au thanks for the advice. If we'll move kasi ng November iniisip namin baka mahirapan lang kami maghanap ng work since pa-close na ang taon. We can't afford matenga po ng walang work considering baka Feb pa maging open for hiring majority of the companies.

    Btw, we're in construction industry po.

    fmp_921

    511112 Program or Project Administrator

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

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

    2023
    11 April 2023: VISA GRANT!!!

    All other EOIs are already withdrawn upon grant of visa.

    Purely DIY with God's guidance

  • vanessajoyvanessajoy laguna philippines
    Posts: 187Member
    Joined: Sep 02, 2016

    good day po mga mam/sir, may nk encouter po b dto n hnd mk activate ng optimus simcard using passport?pno po kysng gnwa nyo?ty po ng marami

  • vanessajoyvanessajoy laguna philippines
    Posts: 187Member
    Joined: Sep 02, 2016

    @vanessajoy said:
    good day po mga mam/sir, may nk encouter po b dto n hnd mk activate ng optimus simcard using passport?pno po kysng gnwa nyo?ty po ng marami

    sbi po is double check ung mga details n nasa passport

  • MACINOZ2023MACINOZ2023 Qatar
    Posts: 314Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2021
    edited September 2023

    @lack14 said:

    Natawa lang ako dito, kaya minsan I can't blame people na kating kati na makapunta ng Oz na galing Pinas VS others coming from developed countries.

    Pag galing pinas, the transition is like using a 3210 then moving to the latest iPhone, whereas pag galing SG or Middle east, from iPhone 14 to iPhone 15 haha. Ang laking talon ng quality of life.

    Good analogy. Some would argue higher pa nga salary sa Middle East kc tax free but you’re missing other factors like relatively fair justice system, not being a 2nd class citizen, work life balance and nature.

    Mapapaisip ka talaga unfair ang mundo, sa first world countries basta masipag, you can get a comfortable life. Kahit blue collared job pa. Sa pinas hirap eh..

    THIS. I couldn't agree more. Sometimes, it's not just about the money, money, money. :D Most especially when you have a child/ren to raise.

    hanahlack14melvon

    POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE

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    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

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  • margotrobbinsmargotrobbins Posts: 42Member
    Joined: Oct 10, 2021

    Sorry medyo mababaw na question. :D Sa Medicare form, anong sagot dapat dun sa "My Health Record" na portion? Yes or No?

  • hanahhanah Philippines
    Posts: 24Member
    Joined: Jul 28, 2020

    Hello mga ka-BM! My flight is on october 4 sa sydney. Hingi po ako advice ano dapat gawin sa first day (189 holder)? Ano po dapat unahin, medicare, tfn or bank?

  • lack14lack14 Melbourne
    Posts: 235Member
    Joined: Jul 17, 2017

    @hanah said:
    Hello mga ka-BM! My flight is on october 4 sa sydney. Hingi po ako advice ano dapat gawin sa first day (189 holder)? Ano po dapat unahin, medicare, tfn or bank?

    You can apply TFN online. Just look for the ATO legitimate website. It should be free and from memory, you can also lodge if you are already in AU. For bank accounts, can be done online also but most require face-to-face follow-up before you can withdrawing money. This is I think more important and process right away as you'll need a bank account for online transactions, government subsidies, etc. My suggestion is to look for high interest yielding savings accounts like macquarie, ING or ubank for your savings. It's been a while since I last did it but back then, I'm afraid its faster for Medicare and Centrelink if you go visit an actual Service Australia office. These are important especially if you have dependents where you'll need child support fees/rebates, vaccines, etc.

    hanah

    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

  • lack14lack14 Melbourne
    Posts: 235Member
    Joined: Jul 17, 2017

    @mikelle said:

    @Sol_Au said:

    @mikelle said:
    For those who already made their BM, based on your experience, mas mahirap po bang maghanap ng work around November?

    We've been contemplating if paaagahin namin BM namin. My current work is becoming too toxic for my health. :(

    Hi, I haven't had my BM yet but the articles I've read says January to February/ during spring are the best times to look for jobs in AU. Pero baka depende rin sa industry that you are in.

    My take is if you are prepared na - emotionally, mentally, physically and financially, to make your big move, the earliest possible would be better para nakakasettle kayo and adjust. :)

    Hi @Sol_Au thanks for the advice. If we'll move kasi ng November iniisip namin baka mahirapan lang kami maghanap ng work since pa-close na ang taon. We can't afford matenga po ng walang work considering baka Feb pa maging open for hiring majority of the companies.

    Btw, we're in construction industry po.

    I would say depende sa industry and companies. While most companies have a fiscal year of July to June, a few follow the calendar year as their fiscal year. My suggestion is to start looking for a job as early as possible because you'll never know when an opportunity is available. But be prepared to wait and get ignored/rejected several times until you get that 'local experience'. In my experience, the best pa din yun referral from the inside, they prefer that especially if you dont have local experience. Connect with recruiters in linkedin too within your industry, they can help a LOT those new in the AU industry.

    Sol_Aumikelle

    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

  • lack14lack14 Melbourne
    Posts: 235Member
    Joined: Jul 17, 2017

    @margotrobbins said:
    pumunta ako sa commbank para magbook ng appointment, tinanong ako kung may passport ako, tapos ayun, buti dala ko - naactivate na account ko.

    btw, inoffer-an nila ako ng free data for 3mos under More na telco, legit ba yun na cancel anytime?

    Be careful about these add-on offers, always read the fine print if may lock-in period or you can cancel anytime. I've never heard of that telco but for better coverage, always go for Telstra or Optus. Worst case you've locked in already and their services are really bad, lodge a complaint sa Ombudsman. just document all your interactions with the current provider and keep evidence of their bad services. Since wala pa kayo AU IDs like driver's licence, bring your passport and have proof of billing for your 100 pts of ID. If not, apply for Learners or other IDs: https://thefamilylawyer.com.au/education-center/100-points-of-id-guide/#:~:text=The system requires that an,be colour and clearly identifiable.

    Sol_Au

    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

  • kayezhelkayezhel Posts: 16Member
    Joined: Dec 08, 2022

    Hello po, for VISA 189 subclass, would you know po pano sagutan yung CFO registration n may nkalagay na Petitioner's data? Pano pag wala pong petitioner. Thank you po in advance.

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

    @kayezhel said:
    Hello po, for VISA 189 subclass, would you know po pano sagutan yung CFO registration n may nkalagay na Petitioner's data? Pano pag wala pong petitioner. Thank you po in advance.

    This might help: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/396023#Comment_396023

    kayezhel

    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

  • Sol_AuSol_Au Posts: 31Member
    Joined: Jul 19, 2023

    Hi guys, meron ba dito na may salary packaging/package? Is it much better than wala?

    My understanding kasi is that may x amount na hindi magiging taxable sa income mo which means mas malaki na take home pay. If tama intindi ko, this is better lalo if di nalalayo siya sa salary without the package. Come tax filing, magkakaron pa rin ba siya ng refund?

    Thank you!!

    MACINOZ2023
  • DreamerGDreamerG Posts: 269Member
    Joined: Aug 19, 2022

    @era222 said:

    @kayezhel said:
    Hello po, for VISA 189 subclass, would you know po pano sagutan yung CFO registration n may nkalagay na Petitioner's data? Pano pag wala pong petitioner. Thank you po in advance.

    This might help: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/396023#Comment_396023

    Hello po, just to ask yung PDOS-CFO.

    1.) Required to attend online/webinar po ba once nasa PH na? Or can get na po even nasa overseas pa?

    2.) Normally po once matapos ang seminar online how many days to get the sticker? How about po the certificate?

    3.) Yung sticker po ba is sasadyain sya or may options for delivery?

    Salamat po :-)

    MACINOZ2023

    Occupation: CIVIL ENGINEER
    Points: SC189-75/SC190-80/SC491-90
    EOI: Nov 2021
    ROI: Aug 2022
    Patiently waiting for Gods' perfect timing

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

    @DreamerG said:

    @era222 said:

    @kayezhel said:
    Hello po, for VISA 189 subclass, would you know po pano sagutan yung CFO registration n may nkalagay na Petitioner's data? Pano pag wala pong petitioner. Thank you po in advance.

    This might help: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/396023#Comment_396023

    Hello po, just to ask yung PDOS-CFO.

    1.) Required to attend online/webinar po ba once nasa PH na? Or can get na po even nasa overseas pa?

    2.) Normally po once matapos ang seminar online how many days to get the sticker? How about po the certificate?

    3.) Yung sticker po ba is sasadyain sya or may options for delivery?

    Salamat po :-)

    I don’t have personal experience pa but I compiled some info here, which might help: bit.ly/hello-oz

    Just consult the official sites also (listed din sa document na yan) to be sure. But let’s see if anyone else na nagBM recently can chime in :)

    DreamerG

    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

  • DreamerGDreamerG Posts: 269Member
    Joined: Aug 19, 2022

    @era222 said:

    @DreamerG said:

    @era222 said:

    @kayezhel said:
    Hello po, for VISA 189 subclass, would you know po pano sagutan yung CFO registration n may nkalagay na Petitioner's data? Pano pag wala pong petitioner. Thank you po in advance.

    This might help: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/396023#Comment_396023

    Hello po, just to ask yung PDOS-CFO.

    1.) Required to attend online/webinar po ba once nasa PH na? Or can get na po even nasa overseas pa?

    2.) Normally po once matapos ang seminar online how many days to get the sticker? How about po the certificate?

    3.) Yung sticker po ba is sasadyain sya or may options for delivery?

    Salamat po :-)

    I don’t have personal experience pa but I compiled some info here, which might help: bit.ly/hello-oz

    Just consult the official sites also (listed din sa document na yan) to be sure. But let’s see if anyone else na nagBM recently can chime in :)

    Thank you po sir, na save ko nga po ito last time when you shared this very detailed and helpful na compilation of tips :-) 🙏🏼

    Maybe someone will share na lang regarding item no. 1 na kung pwede na kumuha kahit overseas pa at wala sa PH. Thanks po ulet

    Occupation: CIVIL ENGINEER
    Points: SC189-75/SC190-80/SC491-90
    EOI: Nov 2021
    ROI: Aug 2022
    Patiently waiting for Gods' perfect timing

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

    @DreamerG said:

    @era222 said:

    @kayezhel said:
    Hello po, for VISA 189 subclass, would you know po pano sagutan yung CFO registration n may nkalagay na Petitioner's data? Pano pag wala pong petitioner. Thank you po in advance.

    This might help: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/396023#Comment_396023

    Hello po, just to ask yung PDOS-CFO.

    1.) Required to attend online/webinar po ba once nasa PH na? Or can get na po even nasa overseas pa?

    2.) Normally po once matapos ang seminar online how many days to get the sticker? How about po the certificate?

    3.) Yung sticker po ba is sasadyain sya or may options for delivery?

    Salamat po :-)

    Baka puwede po kahit overseas yung online seminar. Email lang naman po kasi un and ung seminar zoom lang din. Wala na po sticker if online just print the certificate un ung ipapakita sa immigration.

    DreamerG
  • whimpeewhimpee Posts: 479Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2022

    @Sol_Au said:
    Hi guys, meron ba dito na may salary packaging/package? Is it much better than wala?

    My understanding kasi is that may x amount na hindi magiging taxable sa income mo which means mas malaki na take home pay. If tama intindi ko, this is better lalo if di nalalayo siya sa salary without the package. Come tax filing, magkakaron pa rin ba siya ng refund?

    Thank you!!

    The benefit is basically the same. With packaging though, you get the tax benefit immediately instead of claiming it on your tax return. You cannot however package something into your salary and then claim them again when you file your taxes.

    lack14

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

  • DreamerGDreamerG Posts: 269Member
    Joined: Aug 19, 2022

    @golddragon said:

    @DreamerG said:

    @era222 said:

    @kayezhel said:
    Hello po, for VISA 189 subclass, would you know po pano sagutan yung CFO registration n may nkalagay na Petitioner's data? Pano pag wala pong petitioner. Thank you po in advance.

    This might help: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/396023#Comment_396023

    Hello po, just to ask yung PDOS-CFO.

    1.) Required to attend online/webinar po ba once nasa PH na? Or can get na po even nasa overseas pa?

    2.) Normally po once matapos ang seminar online how many days to get the sticker? How about po the certificate?

    3.) Yung sticker po ba is sasadyain sya or may options for delivery?

    Salamat po :-)

    Baka puwede po kahit overseas yung online seminar. Email lang naman po kasi un and ung seminar zoom lang din. Wala na po sticker if online just print the certificate un ung ipapakita sa immigration.

    Thank you po, per pax po ang registration po noh? Pwede po ba isang desktop / gadget lang gamitin per family? I mean, some cases po the kids are still young and may not still understand what the meeting is about po.. :-))

    Occupation: CIVIL ENGINEER
    Points: SC189-75/SC190-80/SC491-90
    EOI: Nov 2021
    ROI: Aug 2022
    Patiently waiting for Gods' perfect timing

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

    @DreamerG said:

    @golddragon said:

    @DreamerG said:

    @era222 said:

    @kayezhel said:
    Hello po, for VISA 189 subclass, would you know po pano sagutan yung CFO registration n may nkalagay na Petitioner's data? Pano pag wala pong petitioner. Thank you po in advance.

    This might help: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/396023#Comment_396023

    Hello po, just to ask yung PDOS-CFO.

    1.) Required to attend online/webinar po ba once nasa PH na? Or can get na po even nasa overseas pa?

    2.) Normally po once matapos ang seminar online how many days to get the sticker? How about po the certificate?

    3.) Yung sticker po ba is sasadyain sya or may options for delivery?

    Salamat po :-)

    Baka puwede po kahit overseas yung online seminar. Email lang naman po kasi un and ung seminar zoom lang din. Wala na po sticker if online just print the certificate un ung ipapakita sa immigration.

    Thank you po, per pax po ang registration po noh? Pwede po ba isang desktop / gadget lang gamitin per family? I mean, some cases po the kids are still young and may not still understand what the meeting is about po.. :-))

    One email per person po pagregister pati kids. Kids dont need to attend the seminar. Adults lang po needed. Kung same po kayo ng asawa niyo ng agent and same seminar date and time puwede po kayo sabay if not po sundin niyo ung nag email sainyo ng schedule.

    DreamerG
  • DreamerGDreamerG Posts: 269Member
    Joined: Aug 19, 2022

    @golddragon said:

    @DreamerG said:

    @golddragon said:

    @DreamerG said:

    @era222 said:

    @kayezhel said:
    Hello po, for VISA 189 subclass, would you know po pano sagutan yung CFO registration n may nkalagay na Petitioner's data? Pano pag wala pong petitioner. Thank you po in advance.

    This might help: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/396023#Comment_396023

    Hello po, just to ask yung PDOS-CFO.

    1.) Required to attend online/webinar po ba once nasa PH na? Or can get na po even nasa overseas pa?

    2.) Normally po once matapos ang seminar online how many days to get the sticker? How about po the certificate?

    3.) Yung sticker po ba is sasadyain sya or may options for delivery?

    Salamat po :-)

    Baka puwede po kahit overseas yung online seminar. Email lang naman po kasi un and ung seminar zoom lang din. Wala na po sticker if online just print the certificate un ung ipapakita sa immigration.

    Thank you po, per pax po ang registration po noh? Pwede po ba isang desktop / gadget lang gamitin per family? I mean, some cases po the kids are still young and may not still understand what the meeting is about po.. :-))

    One email per person po pagregister pati kids. Kids dont need to attend the seminar. Adults lang po needed. Kung same po kayo ng asawa niyo ng agent and same seminar date and time puwede po kayo sabay if not po sundin niyo ung nag email sainyo ng schedule.

    Salamat po, bali po automatic makukuha ng kids yung certificate po once matapos po yung seminar ng Adults / Parents? Kasama po ba yung kids sa 50 slot per day? Thanks po

    Occupation: CIVIL ENGINEER
    Points: SC189-75/SC190-80/SC491-90
    EOI: Nov 2021
    ROI: Aug 2022
    Patiently waiting for Gods' perfect timing

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

    @DreamerG said:

    @golddragon said:

    @DreamerG said:

    @golddragon said:

    @DreamerG said:

    @era222 said:

    @kayezhel said:
    Hello po, for VISA 189 subclass, would you know po pano sagutan yung CFO registration n may nkalagay na Petitioner's data? Pano pag wala pong petitioner. Thank you po in advance.

    This might help: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/396023#Comment_396023

    Hello po, just to ask yung PDOS-CFO.

    1.) Required to attend online/webinar po ba once nasa PH na? Or can get na po even nasa overseas pa?

    2.) Normally po once matapos ang seminar online how many days to get the sticker? How about po the certificate?

    3.) Yung sticker po ba is sasadyain sya or may options for delivery?

    Salamat po :-)

    Baka puwede po kahit overseas yung online seminar. Email lang naman po kasi un and ung seminar zoom lang din. Wala na po sticker if online just print the certificate un ung ipapakita sa immigration.

    Thank you po, per pax po ang registration po noh? Pwede po ba isang desktop / gadget lang gamitin per family? I mean, some cases po the kids are still young and may not still understand what the meeting is about po.. :-))

    One email per person po pagregister pati kids. Kids dont need to attend the seminar. Adults lang po needed. Kung same po kayo ng asawa niyo ng agent and same seminar date and time puwede po kayo sabay if not po sundin niyo ung nag email sainyo ng schedule.

    Salamat po, bali po automatic makukuha ng kids yung certificate po once matapos po yung seminar ng Adults / Parents? Kasama po ba yung kids sa 50 slot per day? Thanks po

    Yes po iba din agents ng kids. Sa online po need mabilis magbook. Sa experience ko nakatatlong araw ako magbook para sakin and sa dalawa kong anak.pero ung sa kids talagang ipapadala na lamg sa kanila certificates sa email.

    DreamerG
  • hanahhanah Philippines
    Posts: 24Member
    Joined: Jul 28, 2020

    @lack14 said:

    @hanah said:
    Hello mga ka-BM! My flight is on october 4 sa sydney. Hingi po ako advice ano dapat gawin sa first day (189 holder)? Ano po dapat unahin, medicare, tfn or bank?

    You can apply TFN online. Just look for the ATO legitimate website. It should be free and from memory, you can also lodge if you are already in AU. For bank accounts, can be done online also but most require face-to-face follow-up before you can withdrawing money. This is I think more important and process right away as you'll need a bank account for online transactions, government subsidies, etc. My suggestion is to look for high interest yielding savings accounts like macquarie, ING or ubank for your savings. It's been a while since I last did it but back then, I'm afraid its faster for Medicare and Centrelink if you go visit an actual Service Australia office. These are important especially if you have dependents where you'll need child support fees/rebates, vaccines, etc.

    Thank you. This is very helpful. :)

  • lack14lack14 Melbourne
    Posts: 235Member
    Joined: Jul 17, 2017
    edited September 2023

    @hanah said:

    @lack14 said:

    @hanah said:
    Hello mga ka-BM! My flight is on october 4 sa sydney. Hingi po ako advice ano dapat gawin sa first day (189 holder)? Ano po dapat unahin, medicare, tfn or bank?

    You can apply TFN online. Just look for the ATO legitimate website. It should be free and from memory, you can also lodge if you are already in AU. For bank accounts, can be done online also but most require face-to-face follow-up before you can withdrawing money. This is I think more important and process right away as you'll need a bank account for online transactions, government subsidies, etc. My suggestion is to look for high interest yielding savings accounts like macquarie, ING or ubank for your savings. It's been a while since I last did it but back then, I'm afraid its faster for Medicare and Centrelink if you go visit an actual Service Australia office. These are important especially if you have dependents where you'll need child support fees/rebates, vaccines, etc.

    Thank you. This is very helpful. :)

    You're welcome :smile:

    Other tips:
    1. if you have small kids, bring their vaccine history book and check with a GP to update their vaccine statement sa medicare - this is a REQUIREMENT to attend daycare and primary schools. Of course, best to get Medicare first before consulting with a GP.
    2. If possible, wait for winter sales before buying (more) decent winter clothes. kathmandu, macpac will hold 40-50% sale several times a year. you're not a true melbournian if you dont have at least one black puffer jacket :)
    3. Always use a myki card when using public transportation. getting caught and receiving fine is more costly.
    4. if you're on a tight budget, look for free stuff in marketplace or FB groups, there's heaps out there. or check for free stuff on nature strips. be careful lang especially sa gum tree and marketplace, scammers have been on the rise after covid.

    I still remember nung BM namin, more than 5 years ago, nauna ako to secure a rental. ilang beses din ako nawala sa tram haha hawak ko lagi phone/google maps. d pa ako marunong magbasa ng tram numbers/routes. using public transport is helpful because you get to familiarise yourself with the area especially if you'll be driving soon. but it's still worth investing a car because not all areas have decent public transport and the bus schedules are unreliable.

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  • kayezhelkayezhel Posts: 16Member
    Joined: Dec 08, 2022

    Thanks po!!

    @era222 said:

    @kayezhel said:
    Hello po, for VISA 189 subclass, would you know po pano sagutan yung CFO registration n may nkalagay na Petitioner's data? Pano pag wala pong petitioner. Thank you po in advance.

    This might help: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/396023#Comment_396023

  • RM10RM10 Posts: 19Member
    Joined: May 24, 2023

    @Ozzy23 hi po ask ko lang pwede tumawag sa medicare para makuha agad yun medicare number,bbgay din nila agad sa mismo pagtawag mo if no pending docs or incomplete na nafill up an?

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