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Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
This comment (and yung comment na nireplyan dyan ni @annedetermined) could be helpful: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/399377/#Comment_399377.
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: Nov 01, 2020
Hello sa lahat po ng nagregister sa CFO. Kapag nagsubmit na kayo ng documents sa assigned officers nyo tru email. Mga ilang araw po kaya nila irereview yun bago sila magreply kung kelan ang schedule nyo? Thank you po sa sasagot.
Joined: Sep 26, 2023
hello po sa mga nag BM na.. planning on our BM po sana sa december or january 2024 po.. ang mahal po ng plane tickets.. any reco or reviews po if okey po si ceb pac or scoot po? thank you
Posts: 805Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Saan kayo manggaling and ilan kayo? Saka kung gaano kadami baggages nyo.
Fares are higher talaga ng ganyang months eh, pero may mga direct flights naman na mura na din.
For me Scoot is better than Cebpac in terms of timeliness and pag manage during turbulence. Budget airline pero okay na kung makakuha kayo ng < 20k pesos each (one way) mura na yun.
Personally, I make sure na yung 9-seater Boeing masasakyan ko, for peace of mind. Ayaw ko ng Airbus Neo kapag more than 6hrs ang flight duration. ๐
Wala akong naging payapang flights sa cebupac kaya hindi na ko umulit kahit sale pa.
Ang natry ko pa lang kasi to AU:
1.) MNL > SG > SYD (1 layover)
2.) SG > SYD (direct)
I would recommend Qantas, pero since scoot and cebpac lang choices mo, ayun lang. SKL.
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.
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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)
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01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
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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!! โฉโห (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day โฉโห
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 - โฉโห.โโพโโบโโง** Visa Grant! **โฉโห.โโพโโบโโง
Joined: Nov 29, 2022
Depende sa sipag ng cfo agent. Sakin I think kinabukasan pinasabay na ako ng agent sa seminar. Sa anak ko na isa na walang need na seminar nag email pa ako sa main email nila para makuha ung certificate niya kasi di gumagalaw ang agent in charge. 5 days ko pinalipas bago ako nag email.
Joined: Aug 19, 2022
Sir, check ko lang po, naka overseas po kayo nung kumuha ng CFO? How many days suggested to book online po before the flight? 1 month po ba safe na makakakuha sched? Thanks po
Occupation: CIVIL ENGINEER
Points: SC189-75/SC190-80/SC491-90
EOI: Nov 2021
ROI: Aug 2022
Patiently waiting for Gods' perfect timing
Joined: May 03, 2023
Yes po. Ibibigay agad nila yung medicare #. Be sure na may time kayo pag tumawag. Around 30mins kasi yun.
Joined: Nov 01, 2020
@golddragon same day na lang sila now. Natapos na po yung seminar kahapon. Pero yung sa payment wala na ko nakitang option na delivery. Kaya 82 nalang binayaran ko. Nagtataka lang ako kung di ko ba nakita yung option for delivery or sadyang tinanggal na nila. ๐
Joined: Nov 29, 2022
Ah swerte niyo mas mababa na binayaran niyo.๐ wala na po talagang stickers sa nabasa ko sa fb notice nila. Print niyo lang certificates. Goodluck po sa BM!
Joined: May 02, 2022
anu un CFO ?
Joined: Feb 22, 2023
Hello po everyone. Just got our 190 visa granted. Ask ko lang po if required ang PDOS?
Occupation: Secondary School Teacher ANZSCO 241411
Points: English-10 | Age-30 | Education-15 | Work Experience-10 | Partners English-5
SC189 - 70pts
SC190 - 75pts
SC491 - 85pts
Timeline:
12/2022: Decided to pursue migration.
01/2023: Researched skilled migration in AU
03/04/2023: Got married
03/12/2023: IELTS | Listening 8.5, Reading 9.0, Writing 7.5, Speaking 8.0
03/12/2023: Partner IELTS | Competent
03/21/2023: Skills Assessment AITSL
04/19/2023: Skills Assessment from AITSL - Positive
04/19/2023: Skilled Employment Statement Application
04/19/2023: EOI for VIC190-65pts | NSW190-65pts | WA491-75pts
04/26/2023: AITSL SES Outcome - Positive
04/26/2023: EOI for SC189-70pts
04/26/2023: Updated EOI VIC190-75pts | NSW190-75pts | WA491-85pts
05/02/2023: Pre-invite from VIC SC190-75pts
05/02/2023: Withdrawn NSW SC190
05/02/2023: Application for nomination VIC SC190-75pts
05/04/2023: VIC 190 Nomination Approved
05/16/2023: VISA LOGDEMENT
05/22/2023: Medicals
05/26/2023: Medical Cleared
09/27/2023: VISA GRANTED
Joined: Nov 04, 2022
Yes for 190
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
Joined: Sep 26, 2023
thank you po sa pagreply. family of 3 po from manila po ang departure namin. planning po kasi na mag ceb pac kami kasi sobrang layo po ng prices and direct flight to melbourne po sya pero ang estimated time of arrival po nung flight is 12:05AM po. ask ko lang po if may mga nabo book po ba na transpo in case para po sa transfer form aiport to airbnb/rental? thanks po sa makakasagot.
Joined: Feb 22, 2023
Hello thank you po sa pagsagot
Occupation: Secondary School Teacher ANZSCO 241411
Points: English-10 | Age-30 | Education-15 | Work Experience-10 | Partners English-5
SC189 - 70pts
SC190 - 75pts
SC491 - 85pts
Timeline:
12/2022: Decided to pursue migration.
01/2023: Researched skilled migration in AU
03/04/2023: Got married
03/12/2023: IELTS | Listening 8.5, Reading 9.0, Writing 7.5, Speaking 8.0
03/12/2023: Partner IELTS | Competent
03/21/2023: Skills Assessment AITSL
04/19/2023: Skills Assessment from AITSL - Positive
04/19/2023: Skilled Employment Statement Application
04/19/2023: EOI for VIC190-65pts | NSW190-65pts | WA491-75pts
04/26/2023: AITSL SES Outcome - Positive
04/26/2023: EOI for SC189-70pts
04/26/2023: Updated EOI VIC190-75pts | NSW190-75pts | WA491-85pts
05/02/2023: Pre-invite from VIC SC190-75pts
05/02/2023: Withdrawn NSW SC190
05/02/2023: Application for nomination VIC SC190-75pts
05/04/2023: VIC 190 Nomination Approved
05/16/2023: VISA LOGDEMENT
05/22/2023: Medicals
05/26/2023: Medical Cleared
09/27/2023: VISA GRANTED
Joined: Aug 03, 2023
Hi everyone ! Question lang po, kahit PR grant (visa 190) na po ba madami pang questions padin sa immigration? Or may possibility pa din ma offload? Meron na po kaming PDOS din. Pero just to make sure na weโre doing everything we can para smooth sailing lahat.
Your advise po will greatly help.
Thank you in advance! ๐๐ผ
Posts: 272Member
Joined: Mar 06, 2018
@shinobi01 said:
Recently, muntik ma-offload one of our family member (with PR visa). The reason was, his passport number in visa does not match the passport he was currently holding when he was at BI counter. In short, he applied for a new passport (after getting PR) without updating with home affairs. Buti na lang maaga sila sa airport at nung time na nasita siya ng BI office hours pa ng au at natawagan home affairs to update his visa.
So, basically to answer your question, BI will offload you if you give them reason to do so
ANZSCO 233213 Quantity Surveyor
Joined: Aug 19, 2022
Hello po, asking lang po regarding sa PDOS-CFO, kaya po ba sya maayus sa Pinas ng 2 weeks?
Double confirm ko lang po if in case pwede po ba while in other country is kumuha na ng PDOS? Salamat po ๐๐ผ
Occupation: CIVIL ENGINEER
Points: SC189-75/SC190-80/SC491-90
EOI: Nov 2021
ROI: Aug 2022
Patiently waiting for Gods' perfect timing
Posts: 235Member
Joined: Jul 17, 2017
Yup, there's Uber, DiDi and Ola. Just make sure you enter your address sa destination and you have internet connection. There should be taxis lining up din. Note that car shares like Uber wont let kids inside without a car seat or booster, depende sa age and height. But taxis are exempt from this rule (dont ask me why and how).
The best option I think is join an FB group for Pinoys in Melbourne, Sydney or whichever state you are heading. May mga for hire dun that you can ask how much, including arrangements such as car seats, etc a few days before your arrival date. Just post something and check their profile to be sure they're legit.
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: Sep 05, 2022
Hi po.
Regarding sa CFO PDOS, tapos na po ako sa seminar and nagbigay na rin ng link for registration.
Hello!
I'm currently outside Ph and I was able to secure my PDOS certificate last September. I registered last Sept 21 and was given a slot for Sept 25 9:30AM to 11:00AM. After the seminar, they'll send you an email to complete the registration then sa dulo nun yung payment. Hassle lang kasi I wasn't able to choose Gcash that's why I opted for Bayad Centers na lang and pinasuyo ko na lang sa kapatid ko. After payment, you'll receive the Digital Certificate right away. If not, just inform the officer assigned to you.
Hope this helps.
Joined: Oct 10, 2021
Sa mga nagBM na and nagopen ng account sa commbank, yung daily wallet smart access account lang ba inopen niyo and dun niyo na nilagay funds niyo? or may additional savings account na pinaopen pa kayo? Salamat sa sasagot.
Joined: Aug 19, 2022
Thank you po sa infos, mga estimated ilang days or months po kayo before mag BM cmula ng na secured nyo po yung PDOS? Mag transit po muna po ba kayo sa PH before pumunta sa AU? Salamat po..
Occupation: CIVIL ENGINEER
Points: SC189-75/SC190-80/SC491-90
EOI: Nov 2021
ROI: Aug 2022
Patiently waiting for Gods' perfect timing
Joined: Sep 05, 2022
1 month before my BM ko inayus yung PDOS. I believe wala namang expiry ang PDOS Cert.
Yes, uwi muna Pinas that's why need ko mag PDOS.
Joined: Oct 05, 2023
Unli Data Bypass Register for Smart, Talk N' Text, SUN and PLDT
Link: https://unlidata.com/
Tutorial: https://youtu.be/5nX2eyxpj8g
Joined: Jul 19, 2023
Hello! For those na nakapag-BM na, did you buy your sim sa airport? Was it already activated paginsert sa phone or you have to register it first? I've read somewhere kasi it will not be activated immediately.
Ok din ba bumili ng sim sa airport or much better sa stores ng provider mismo?
Regarding naman sa documents, aside from yun grant letter, what other documents did you bring - birth certificate etc?
TIA!
Joined: Nov 04, 2022
I think same lang naman whether you buy the sim at the airport or at the stores. Usually prepaid yung sa airport and you can activate it by providing the required info (usually passport lang pwede na).
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
Joined: Oct 11, 2020
Hi. Quick question lang. Need ba ideclare dun sa customs declaration form or yung incoming passenger card yung mga over the counter meds like vitamins/bioflu/antihistamines? Or no need na? May dala kase akong 5 bottles of vitamins then 3 banig ng bioflu and isang banig ng antihistamine. Thanks! ๐
Joined: May 04, 2022
Hello po sa mga nagBM na gaano po katagal bago kayo nakahanap ng work? 1 month na po ako dito pero wala pa din po ako mahanap. Thank you po
Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
Sa airport, usually may counters dun for example Telstra common. And then may magaassist sayo to activate it. But yeah AFAIK generally you need to register your sim first before sya maactivate.
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: 456Member
Joined: Feb 23, 2018
Yes, just declare it.
Cheers!
263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 25 | Education: 15 | English: 20 | Experience: 10 | PY: 5 | CCL: 5
Total: 80/85 on Visa 189/190 Respectively
23.02.2018 | Signed up for the forum. Started gathering Documents and Reviewing for IELTS.
01.06.2018 | Company offered to provide 482 Visa, GRABBED IT!!!
15.10.2018 | 482 Visa Lodged
13.11.2018 | 482 Visa Granted
POEA Processing = took me almost a year to get all documents in place.
07.06.2019 | Finally the BM!!!
01.10.2019 | Started to review for PTE, aiming for Superior scores!
23.02.2020 | PTE Mock Test = L=68/R=64/S=90/W=77
29.02.2020 | PTE Test = L=90/R=85/S=90/W=85 - Got SUPERIOR on the 1st try! Thank You Lord!!!
01.03.2020 | EOI Lodged for Visa 189/190 NSW (80/85)
10.06.2020 | EOI Updated due to PY point addition (80/85)
24.09.2020 | EOI Updated due to Passing NAATI CCL (85/90)
10.05.2021 | Pursuing 186 (DE) - Thank God for His Favour!!!
11.03.2022 | Visa 186 (DE) - Nomination and Visa Application Lodged... Now the waiting begins...
14.01.2023 | Visa 186 (DE) - GRANTED!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
Citizenship Timeline:
22.01.2024 | Citizenship Application made online. THANK YOU LORD!!!
27.02.2024 | Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter Received
11.04.2024 | Citizenship Test passed @ 100%!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
11.07.2024 | Citizenship Approval!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
29.10.2024 | Citizenship Invite Received
Joined: Nov 29, 2022
Yes dineclare po namin. Di naman chineck ung medicines pero tinanong kung ano mga un.declare kapag unsure na kelangan declare.