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  • shinobi01shinobi01 Posts: 7Member
    Joined: Aug 03, 2023

    Hi, quick question! ☺️

    If we have a PR visa and mavivisit lang kami sa Melbourne for 4 days, anong ilalagay namin sa arrival card? Migrating or Temporary visit?

    Thank you in advance! 🙏🏻

  • shinobi01shinobi01 Posts: 7Member
    Joined: Aug 03, 2023

    @shinobi01 said:
    Hi, quick question! ☺️

    If we have a PR visa and mavivisit lang kami sa Melbourne for 4 days, anong ilalagay namin sa arrival card? Migrating or Temporary visit?

    Thank you in advance! 🙏🏻

    First entry pala po namin. ☺️

    fmp_921
  • kapchiboykapchiboy Quezon City
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Jun 04, 2020

    @whimpee said:
    FYI, for those looking for ways to transfer money from PH to AU, may facility si BPI na you can process it via web if you have BPI online banking. Make sure lang na your PH number can still receive OTP. I tried it earlier and nagreflect din agad sa AU account namin within the day.

    Hi @whimpee, may I ask how much are the charges incurred for the transfer? Tia

  • whimpeewhimpee Posts: 492Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2022

    @kapchiboy said:

    @whimpee said:
    FYI, for those looking for ways to transfer money from PH to AU, may facility si BPI na you can process it via web if you have BPI online banking. Make sure lang na your PH number can still receive OTP. I tried it earlier and nagreflect din agad sa AU account namin within the day.

    Hi @whimpee, may I ask how much are the charges incurred for the transfer? Tia

    It depends on how much you are sending, it will show it to you naman before you proceed. Pero overall sakin parang lumabas na 37+ php to aud yung naging equivalent.

    kapchiboySol_Au

    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

  • iamkupao23iamkupao23 Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Jul 04, 2023

    Hello, just wanted to ask how did you accomplish the medicare forms online? we are being asked ng admin password when we try to edit the medicare forms

  • MTfighterMTfighter Posts: 87Member
    Joined: May 06, 2023

    Sa mga ang dependent ay Nurse ang occupation, once ma grantan ng visa ang primary applicant , need pa ba dumaan ng dependent na nurse sa assessment para makahanap ng work sa Australia ? Ano ano pong requirements ang kailangan dalhin ? Salamat po sa mga sasagot.

  • whimpeewhimpee Posts: 492Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2022

    @iamkupao23 said:
    Hello, just wanted to ask how did you accomplish the medicare forms online? we are being asked ng admin password when we try to edit the medicare forms

    If you can't edit via Adobe Acrobat, best to print it out and scan

    iamkupao23

    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

  • Pandabelle0405Pandabelle0405 Singapore
    Posts: 691Member
    Joined: Aug 16, 2017

    Hello mga kapatid
    Confirm ko lng how much money allowed dalin sa Au un $10k po ba is per person pwede or total na sa Family of 3 un $10k po sa mga nka BM po pa share po ng exp. Salamat po ❤️

  • money_engineermoney_engineer Dubai, UAE
    Posts: 63Member
    Joined: Apr 06, 2018

    @Pandabelle0405 said:
    Hello mga kapatid
    Confirm ko lng how much money allowed dalin sa Au un $10k po ba is per person pwede or total na sa Family of 3 un $10k po sa mga nka BM po pa share po ng exp. Salamat po ❤️

    Hello po. Ung 10K is for family nio un. Pwde din kau magdala ng over 10K, but you need to declare and would be better kung may evidence ng source.

    hhm9067

    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!

  • Pandabelle0405Pandabelle0405 Singapore
    Posts: 691Member
    Joined: Aug 16, 2017

    @money_engineer salamat po sa advice 😊

  • dumperworthydumperworthy Posts: 21Member
    Joined: Nov 26, 2023

    Hi Everyone. I just received my PR Visa SB 189 this November. I immediately attended CFO/PDOS and got the digital certificate. During the seminar, they shared the list of requirements to present to PH immigration. Ok lang po paki verify for those who have made the BM post-September 2023 (new immigration guidelines)?

    1. Passport - valid more than 6 months
    2. Visa/Residence Card -> eVisa via VEVO
    3. CFO Document - Digital Certificate
      4. Airline Ticket - 1 way or round trip?
    4. etravel.gov.ph eTravel Departure card - Select "Emigrant"
    5. Travel Tax - TEZA
    6. Other Visa docs. Visa Grant Letter Australia.
    7. Airline Passenger Profile Declaration Form (airline) TBD, depends on the airline.
    8. BOI - Travel Declaration and acceptance of Terms and Risks Form - download from Buereau of Immigration
    9. Traze QR Code - traze.ph. Contact Tracing or Malasakit Helpdesk.
      11. Declaration of Funds. PH BSP Annex K Form. PH Entry and Exit. USD 10K threshold.
    10. COVID 19 Pre test requirement - no need
      13. Travel and Health Insurance
    11. Other Documents. Birth Cert, School Records, Education, Prof, Employment, Health, Financial, other forms of identification.
    12. Destination Country Online Declaration for arriving individuals. (IPC provided during flight)
    13. ICV BoQ Vaccination, DOH Cert, Vaccination Cards
    14. Photocopies of the above

    Questions:
    1. One-way po dapat yung plane ticket?
    2. Saan po kayo kumuha ng Travel Insurance? Sa AXA need po ng return flight, ano po ilalagay doon?
    3. Saan po kayo kumuha ng Health Insurance? Tinry ko sa AIA Australia need nila ng Medicard kaagad. If Medicard naman, need ng AU Bank Account AND date of arrival in Australia. Paano ko po maipapakita yung Health Insurance sa PH Immigration?
    4. Hiningan po ba kayo ng PH Immigration ng Currency Declaration Form PH BSP Annex K? Less than 10,000 USD po dadalhin ko.

    iamkupao23engineerpanis

    Visa 189 Holder - Software Engineer

  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 783Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022
    edited November 2023

    @dumperworthy said:
    Hi Everyone. I just received my PR Visa SB 189 this November. I immediately attended CFO/PDOS and got the digital certificate. During the seminar, they shared the list of requirements to present to PH immigration. Ok lang po paki verify for those who have made the BM post-September 2023 (new immigration guidelines)?

    1. Passport - valid more than 6 months
    2. Visa/Residence Card -> eVisa via VEVO
    3. CFO Document - Digital Certificate
      4. Airline Ticket - 1 way or round trip?
    4. etravel.gov.ph eTravel Departure card - Select "Emigrant"
    5. Travel Tax - TEZA
    6. Other Visa docs. Visa Grant Letter Australia.
    7. Airline Passenger Profile Declaration Form (airline) TBD, depends on the airline.
    8. BOI - Travel Declaration and acceptance of Terms and Risks Form - download from Buereau of Immigration
    9. Traze QR Code - traze.ph. Contact Tracing or Malasakit Helpdesk.
      11. Declaration of Funds. PH BSP Annex K Form. PH Entry and Exit. USD 10K threshold.
    10. COVID 19 Pre test requirement - no need
      13. Travel and Health Insurance
    11. Other Documents. Birth Cert, School Records, Education, Prof, Employment, Health, Financial, other forms of identification.
    12. Destination Country Online Declaration for arriving individuals. (IPC provided during flight)
    13. ICV BoQ Vaccination, DOH Cert, Vaccination Cards
    14. Photocopies of the above

    Questions:
    1. One-way po dapat yung plane ticket?
    2. Saan po kayo kumuha ng Travel Insurance? Sa AXA need po ng return flight, ano po ilalagay doon?
    3. Saan po kayo kumuha ng Health Insurance? Tinry ko sa AIA Australia need nila ng Medicard kaagad. If Medicard naman, need ng AU Bank Account AND date of arrival in Australia. Paano ko po maipapakita yung Health Insurance sa PH Immigration?
    4. Hiningan po ba kayo ng PH Immigration ng Currency Declaration Form PH BSP Annex K? Less than 10,000 USD po dadalhin ko.

    Not exactly a question for you per se, but to anyone na rin siguro: need pa rin ng travel/health insurance even though PR status ka na sa Aus? In my experience sa traveling with temporary visas, I get insurance (try checking out Pacific Cross also) pero 'di at all hinihingi ng IO so just curious sa situation na 'to.

    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

  • whimpeewhimpee Posts: 492Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2022

    @era222 said:

    @dumperworthy said:
    Hi Everyone. I just received my PR Visa SB 189 this November. I immediately attended CFO/PDOS and got the digital certificate. During the seminar, they shared the list of requirements to present to PH immigration. Ok lang po paki verify for those who have made the BM post-September 2023 (new immigration guidelines)?

    1. Passport - valid more than 6 months
    2. Visa/Residence Card -> eVisa via VEVO
    3. CFO Document - Digital Certificate
      4. Airline Ticket - 1 way or round trip?
    4. etravel.gov.ph eTravel Departure card - Select "Emigrant"
    5. Travel Tax - TEZA
    6. Other Visa docs. Visa Grant Letter Australia.
    7. Airline Passenger Profile Declaration Form (airline) TBD, depends on the airline.
    8. BOI - Travel Declaration and acceptance of Terms and Risks Form - download from Buereau of Immigration
    9. Traze QR Code - traze.ph. Contact Tracing or Malasakit Helpdesk.
      11. Declaration of Funds. PH BSP Annex K Form. PH Entry and Exit. USD 10K threshold.
    10. COVID 19 Pre test requirement - no need
      13. Travel and Health Insurance
    11. Other Documents. Birth Cert, School Records, Education, Prof, Employment, Health, Financial, other forms of identification.
    12. Destination Country Online Declaration for arriving individuals. (IPC provided during flight)
    13. ICV BoQ Vaccination, DOH Cert, Vaccination Cards
    14. Photocopies of the above

    Questions:
    1. One-way po dapat yung plane ticket?
    2. Saan po kayo kumuha ng Travel Insurance? Sa AXA need po ng return flight, ano po ilalagay doon?
    3. Saan po kayo kumuha ng Health Insurance? Tinry ko sa AIA Australia need nila ng Medicard kaagad. If Medicard naman, need ng AU Bank Account AND date of arrival in Australia. Paano ko po maipapakita yung Health Insurance sa PH Immigration?
    4. Hiningan po ba kayo ng PH Immigration ng Currency Declaration Form PH BSP Annex K? Less than 10,000 USD po dadalhin ko.

    Not exactly a question for you per se, but to anyone na rin siguro: need pa rin ng travel/health insurance even though PR status ka na sa Aus? In my experience sa traveling with temporary visas, I get insurance (try checking out Pacific Cross also) pero 'di at all hinihingi ng IO so just curious sa situation na 'to.

    Hindi sya hiningi sa amin, but if the IO did, I would have told them na we will be covered under Medicare.

    era222

    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

  • badero1483badero1483 Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Nov 27, 2023

    @iamkupao23 said:
    Hello, just wanted to ask how did you accomplish the medicare forms online? we are being asked ng admin password when we try to edit the medicare forms

    Hello po, as for my experience, I go straight away to their office and request for assistance for the enrollment. The staff will gladly assist you in filling the forms and you can ask them questions if you need further clarifications. Don't worry, they will provide the form.

    Once completed, you can ask your medicare no.

    iamkupao23
  • badero1483badero1483 Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Nov 27, 2023

    @dumperworthy said:
    Hi Everyone. I just received my PR Visa SB 189 this November. I immediately attended CFO/PDOS and got the digital certificate. During the seminar, they shared the list of requirements to present to PH immigration. Ok lang po paki verify for those who have made the BM post-September 2023 (new immigration guidelines)?

    1. Passport - valid more than 6 months
    2. Visa/Residence Card -> eVisa via VEVO
    3. CFO Document - Digital Certificate
      4. Airline Ticket - 1 way or round trip?
    4. etravel.gov.ph eTravel Departure card - Select "Emigrant"
    5. Travel Tax - TEZA
    6. Other Visa docs. Visa Grant Letter Australia.
    7. Airline Passenger Profile Declaration Form (airline) TBD, depends on the airline.
    8. BOI - Travel Declaration and acceptance of Terms and Risks Form - download from Buereau of Immigration
    9. Traze QR Code - traze.ph. Contact Tracing or Malasakit Helpdesk.
      11. Declaration of Funds. PH BSP Annex K Form. PH Entry and Exit. USD 10K threshold.
    10. COVID 19 Pre test requirement - no need
      13. Travel and Health Insurance
    11. Other Documents. Birth Cert, School Records, Education, Prof, Employment, Health, Financial, other forms of identification.
    12. Destination Country Online Declaration for arriving individuals. (IPC provided during flight)
    13. ICV BoQ Vaccination, DOH Cert, Vaccination Cards
    14. Photocopies of the above

    Questions:
    1. One-way po dapat yung plane ticket?
    2. Saan po kayo kumuha ng Travel Insurance? Sa AXA need po ng return flight, ano po ilalagay doon?
    3. Saan po kayo kumuha ng Health Insurance? Tinry ko sa AIA Australia need nila ng Medicard kaagad. If Medicard naman, need ng AU Bank Account AND date of arrival in Australia. Paano ko po maipapakita yung Health Insurance sa PH Immigration?
    4. Hiningan po ba kayo ng PH Immigration ng Currency Declaration Form PH BSP Annex K? Less than 10,000 USD po dadalhin ko.

    Answer:

    1. Since you're already PR, one way ticket is okay.
    2. No need travel insurance.
    3. Ipakita mo ang Printed CFO certificate (very important) and Visa Grant Document.
    4. Medicare, Aus Bank, you may process later once nandito kana Aus.

    Congrats!

    era222iamkupao23han07nah
  • badero1483badero1483 Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Nov 27, 2023

    @shinobi01 said:

    @shinobi01 said:
    Hi, quick question! ☺️

    If we have a PR visa and mavivisit lang kami sa Melbourne for 4 days, anong ilalagay namin sa arrival card? Migrating or Temporary visit?

    Thank you in advance! 🙏🏻

    First entry pala po namin. ☺️

    Migrating po.

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

    For those who did their BM already, more or less how much AUD cash did you bring?

    Since I heard almost cashless na sa Au, I was planning to bring $1500 - $2500 AUD (for a couple) upon arrival. The rest will be processed thru bank transfer.

    Iniisip po namin cash lang for myki card, sim, and rental fee for at least a month.

    TIA for your advice.

    era222zeleras

    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

  • whimpeewhimpee Posts: 492Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2022

    @mikelle said:
    For those who did their BM already, more or less how much AUD cash did you bring?

    Since I heard almost cashless na sa Au, I was planning to bring $1500 - $2500 AUD (for a couple) upon arrival. The rest will be processed thru bank transfer.

    Iniisip po namin cash lang for myki card, sim, and rental fee for at least a month.

    TIA for your advice.

    We brought around 7k for a family of 5 pero dineposit din agad namin as soon as we opened a bank account. Usually for rent, via bank transfer ang payment.

    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

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

    @whimpee said:

    @mikelle said:
    For those who did their BM already, more or less how much AUD cash did you bring?

    Since I heard almost cashless na sa Au, I was planning to bring $1500 - $2500 AUD (for a couple) upon arrival. The rest will be processed thru bank transfer.

    Iniisip po namin cash lang for myki card, sim, and rental fee for at least a month.

    TIA for your advice.

    We brought around 7k for a family of 5 pero dineposit din agad namin as soon as we opened a bank account. Usually for rent, via bank transfer ang payment.

    hi @whimpee thank you for the idea. :smile:

    511112 Program or Project Administrator

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

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

    2023
    11 April 2023: VISA GRANT!!!

    All other EOIs are already withdrawn upon grant of visa.

    Purely DIY with God's guidance

  • _sebodemacho_sebodemacho Melbourne, VIC
    Posts: 1,017Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 13, 2019
    edited November 2023

    @mikelle said:
    For those who did their BM already, more or less how much AUD cash did you bring?

    Since I heard almost cashless na sa Au, I was planning to bring $1500 - $2500 AUD (for a couple) upon arrival. The rest will be processed thru bank transfer.

    Iniisip po namin cash lang for myki card, sim, and rental fee for at least a month.

    TIA for your advice.

    Parang ok lang yang amount na yan for cash (though kami hindi nagdala at all, galing kami SG but I dont think it matters). Sabi nga ni @whimpee yung 1st payment sa rent (and bond - security deposit commonly satin yan) dito once you have secured a property is through bank na. yung samin ay BPAY (it's their bills payment system here).

    Bili agad ng SIM, yan ang unang una nyo gawin. Sobrang halaga kasi ng local number dito (sana makakuha kayo ng maganda at madali memorise hahaha di ka kasi makakapili e, lalo bibilhin mo lang sa supermarket or convenience store, di ko lang alam sa airport. naka chamba naman kami na maganda lol). Halos lahat you need to link to your mobile number. Next priority, bank account para makapag wire transfer na agad. Laking tulong pag may laman ang local bank acct ng pera sa home hunting. Dun kasi sa 100-pt ID system nila dito, that includes Proof of Balance. Proof that you have enough money to pay for your rental. Mas ok sana kung may work na pagdating dito para mas malakas yung application nyo, pero kung wala talaga, daanin na lang sa laman ng account hehe.

    Dito kami naghanap ng bahay pala: https://www.tenantapp.com.au/ and https://www.realestate.com.au/
    Tandem sila. :)

    Kung mag AirBnb kayo sa unang month nyo here, ask your host if they can allow you to receive mails. Yung debit card kasi ipapadala yun, so need upon account opening ng local address (which is normal naman lol).

    mikelleera222kidfrompolomolokcasssiekldo1591alyzzablanasoztrlyeah

    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!

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

    @_sebodemacho said:

    @mikelle said:
    For those who did their BM already, more or less how much AUD cash did you bring?

    Since I heard almost cashless na sa Au, I was planning to bring $1500 - $2500 AUD (for a couple) upon arrival. The rest will be processed thru bank transfer.

    Iniisip po namin cash lang for myki card, sim, and rental fee for at least a month.

    TIA for your advice.

    Parang ok lang yang amount na yan for cash (though kami hindi nagdala at all, galing kami SG but I dont think it matters). Sabi nga ni @whimpee yung 1st payment sa rent (and bond - security deposit commonly satin yan) dito once you have secured a property is through bank na. yung samin ay BPAY (it's their bills payment system here).

    Bili agad ng SIM, yan ang unang una nyo gawin. Sobrang halaga kasi ng local number dito. Halos lahat you need to link to your mobile number. Next priority, bank account para makapag wire transfer na agad. Laking tulong pag may laman ang local bank acct ng pera sa home hunting. Dun kasi sa 100-pt ID system nila dito, that includes Proof of Balance. Proof that you have enough money to pay for your rental. Mas ok sana kung may work na pagdating dito para mas malakas yung application nyo, pero kung wala talaga, daanin na lang sa laman ng account hehe.

    Dito kami naghanap ng bahay pala: https://www.tenantapp.com.au/ and https://www.realestate.com.au/
    Tandem sila. :)

    Kung mag AirBnb kayo sa unang month nyo here, ask your host if they can allow you to receive mails. Yung debit card kasi ipapadala yun, so need upon account opening ng local address (which is normal naman lol).

    Thanks @_sebodemacho how long po pala bago kayo nakasecure ng rental property?

    Yung bank statement Au local bank not PH bank po? Or pwede rin PH bank?

    Shared house muna inavail namin for almost 2 months stay. Planning to secure rental property pag may work na kami para mailapit namin sa kung saan work namin.

    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

  • _sebodemacho_sebodemacho Melbourne, VIC
    Posts: 1,017Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 13, 2019
    edited November 2023

    @mikelle said:

    @_sebodemacho said:

    @mikelle said:
    For those who did their BM already, more or less how much AUD cash did you bring?

    Since I heard almost cashless na sa Au, I was planning to bring $1500 - $2500 AUD (for a couple) upon arrival. The rest will be processed thru bank transfer.

    Iniisip po namin cash lang for myki card, sim, and rental fee for at least a month.

    TIA for your advice.

    Parang ok lang yang amount na yan for cash (though kami hindi nagdala at all, galing kami SG but I dont think it matters). Sabi nga ni @whimpee yung 1st payment sa rent (and bond - security deposit commonly satin yan) dito once you have secured a property is through bank na. yung samin ay BPAY (it's their bills payment system here).

    Bili agad ng SIM, yan ang unang una nyo gawin. Sobrang halaga kasi ng local number dito. Halos lahat you need to link to your mobile number. Next priority, bank account para makapag wire transfer na agad. Laking tulong pag may laman ang local bank acct ng pera sa home hunting. Dun kasi sa 100-pt ID system nila dito, that includes Proof of Balance. Proof that you have enough money to pay for your rental. Mas ok sana kung may work na pagdating dito para mas malakas yung application nyo, pero kung wala talaga, daanin na lang sa laman ng account hehe.

    Dito kami naghanap ng bahay pala: https://www.tenantapp.com.au/ and https://www.realestate.com.au/
    Tandem sila. :)

    Kung mag AirBnb kayo sa unang month nyo here, ask your host if they can allow you to receive mails. Yung debit card kasi ipapadala yun, so need upon account opening ng local address (which is normal naman lol).

    Thanks @_sebodemacho how long po pala bago kayo nakasecure ng rental property?

    Yung bank statement Au local bank not PH bank po? Or pwede rin PH bank?

    Shared house muna inavail namin for almost 2 months stay. Planning to secure rental property pag may work na kami para mailapit namin sa kung saan work namin.

    Yung Proof of Balance / Bank Statement mas ok kung AU bank na. Syempre, naturally you will be paying rent in AUD, so they would prefer the AU bank. :)

    Luckily, it took us just 2 wks. Sakto we received the good news that we secured the property on our 2nd week (nitong Monday lang 28 Nov). Waiting na lang kami ng handover next week. :D

    Ang approach kasi namin, once may magustuhan register agad for viewing. Pag gustong gusto na after viewing, apply na agad. Mabilis kasi nawawala yung mga napupusuan namin, pansin ko lang rin. Though, itong nakuha namin this is our first and only application that we did. Tapos approved agad.

    mikelleirl031816era222cjgr

    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!

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

    @_sebodemacho said:

    @mikelle said:

    @_sebodemacho said:

    @mikelle said:
    For those who did their BM already, more or less how much AUD cash did you bring?

    Since I heard almost cashless na sa Au, I was planning to bring $1500 - $2500 AUD (for a couple) upon arrival. The rest will be processed thru bank transfer.

    Iniisip po namin cash lang for myki card, sim, and rental fee for at least a month.

    TIA for your advice.

    Parang ok lang yang amount na yan for cash (though kami hindi nagdala at all, galing kami SG but I dont think it matters). Sabi nga ni @whimpee yung 1st payment sa rent (and bond - security deposit commonly satin yan) dito once you have secured a property is through bank na. yung samin ay BPAY (it's their bills payment system here).

    Bili agad ng SIM, yan ang unang una nyo gawin. Sobrang halaga kasi ng local number dito. Halos lahat you need to link to your mobile number. Next priority, bank account para makapag wire transfer na agad. Laking tulong pag may laman ang local bank acct ng pera sa home hunting. Dun kasi sa 100-pt ID system nila dito, that includes Proof of Balance. Proof that you have enough money to pay for your rental. Mas ok sana kung may work na pagdating dito para mas malakas yung application nyo, pero kung wala talaga, daanin na lang sa laman ng account hehe.

    Dito kami naghanap ng bahay pala: https://www.tenantapp.com.au/ and https://www.realestate.com.au/
    Tandem sila. :)

    Kung mag AirBnb kayo sa unang month nyo here, ask your host if they can allow you to receive mails. Yung debit card kasi ipapadala yun, so need upon account opening ng local address (which is normal naman lol).

    Thanks @_sebodemacho how long po pala bago kayo nakasecure ng rental property?

    Yung bank statement Au local bank not PH bank po? Or pwede rin PH bank?

    Shared house muna inavail namin for almost 2 months stay. Planning to secure rental property pag may work na kami para mailapit namin sa kung saan work namin.

    Yung Proof of Balance / Bank Statement mas ok kung AU bank na. Syempre, naturally you will be paying rent in AUD, so they would prefer the AU bank. :)

    Luckily, it took us just 2 wks. Sakto we received the good news that we secured the property on our 2nd week (nitong Monday lang 28 Nov). Waiting na lang kami ng handover next week. :D

    Ang approach kasi namin, once may magustuhan register agad for viewing. Pag gustong gusto na after viewing, apply na agad. Mabilis kasi nawawala yung mga napupusuan namin, pansin ko lang rin. Though, itong nakuha namin this is our first and only application that we did. Tapos approved agad.

    wow. congrats po! if you could share more tips on this please. If I may also ask, magkano rin po kuha ninyo sa unit, what type of unit/house at usually how many months po ang advance and bond na hinihingi? para mapaghandaan din po sana namin. :)

    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

  • Cerberus13Cerberus13 Dublin Ireland
    Posts: 371Member
    Joined: Mar 23, 2020
    edited November 2023

    Hello. Anong procedure ng first entry as a tourist? Balak ko lang dumalaw muna, literarily just like a tourist lang sana while holding 190, need na ba mag register sa government agad agad? TY!

    (Will not exit from PH)

    fmp_921

    ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural Draftsperson
    Location at the time of application: Offshore (Tokyo Japan) / DIY

    2020-Mar : Vetassess submission - Priority processing
    2020-Apr : Vetassess positive assessment - 5+ years employment
    2020-Jun 25 : First take PTE-A Tokyo - Superior
    2020-Jun : SkillSelect EOI lodge - 190/491 : 90/100 points

    2020 : Covid happened...

    2020-Aug : Job Offer - Ireland, Critical Skills Employment Permit path
    2020-Oct : Ireland Work permit granted
    2020-Oct : EOI auto updated due to age score dedcution - 190/491 : 85/95
    2020-Nov 18 : Ireland Employment Visa application
    2020-Nov 25 : Ireland work visa approved
    2020-Dec 26 : Moved to Dublin from Tokyo

    2022-Jun : EOI expired. New EOI lodged with no change in score
    2022-Aug : VIC opened for offshore. Lodged ROI for VIC
    2022-Sep : NSW opened for offshore. Created new EOI for NSW only
    2022-Sep : Removed 491 in my EOI. Only considering 190 for now
    2022-Nov 10 : Irish Stamp 4 status approved
    2022-Nov 29 : Received pre-ITA from NSW. Yay!
    2022-Nov 30 : Received nomination from NSW
    2023-Jan 13 : Visa 190 lodged
    2023-Feb 21 : Medicals
    2023-Feb 29 : Medicals cleared
    2023-Mar 15 : Japan PCC uploaded. Officially waiting for grant : )
    2023-Nov 23 : NSW 190 granted!

  • whimpeewhimpee Posts: 492Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2022

    @mikelle said:

    @_sebodemacho said:

    @mikelle said:

    @_sebodemacho said:

    @mikelle said:
    For those who did their BM already, more or less how much AUD cash did you bring?

    Since I heard almost cashless na sa Au, I was planning to bring $1500 - $2500 AUD (for a couple) upon arrival. The rest will be processed thru bank transfer.

    Iniisip po namin cash lang for myki card, sim, and rental fee for at least a month.

    TIA for your advice.

    Parang ok lang yang amount na yan for cash (though kami hindi nagdala at all, galing kami SG but I dont think it matters). Sabi nga ni @whimpee yung 1st payment sa rent (and bond - security deposit commonly satin yan) dito once you have secured a property is through bank na. yung samin ay BPAY (it's their bills payment system here).

    Bili agad ng SIM, yan ang unang una nyo gawin. Sobrang halaga kasi ng local number dito. Halos lahat you need to link to your mobile number. Next priority, bank account para makapag wire transfer na agad. Laking tulong pag may laman ang local bank acct ng pera sa home hunting. Dun kasi sa 100-pt ID system nila dito, that includes Proof of Balance. Proof that you have enough money to pay for your rental. Mas ok sana kung may work na pagdating dito para mas malakas yung application nyo, pero kung wala talaga, daanin na lang sa laman ng account hehe.

    Dito kami naghanap ng bahay pala: https://www.tenantapp.com.au/ and https://www.realestate.com.au/
    Tandem sila. :)

    Kung mag AirBnb kayo sa unang month nyo here, ask your host if they can allow you to receive mails. Yung debit card kasi ipapadala yun, so need upon account opening ng local address (which is normal naman lol).

    Thanks @_sebodemacho how long po pala bago kayo nakasecure ng rental property?

    Yung bank statement Au local bank not PH bank po? Or pwede rin PH bank?

    Shared house muna inavail namin for almost 2 months stay. Planning to secure rental property pag may work na kami para mailapit namin sa kung saan work namin.

    Yung Proof of Balance / Bank Statement mas ok kung AU bank na. Syempre, naturally you will be paying rent in AUD, so they would prefer the AU bank. :)

    Luckily, it took us just 2 wks. Sakto we received the good news that we secured the property on our 2nd week (nitong Monday lang 28 Nov). Waiting na lang kami ng handover next week. :D

    Ang approach kasi namin, once may magustuhan register agad for viewing. Pag gustong gusto na after viewing, apply na agad. Mabilis kasi nawawala yung mga napupusuan namin, pansin ko lang rin. Though, itong nakuha namin this is our first and only application that we did. Tapos approved agad.

    wow. congrats po! if you could share more tips on this please. If I may also ask, magkano rin po kuha ninyo sa unit, what type of unit/house at usually how many months po ang advance and bond na hinihingi? para mapaghandaan din po sana namin. :)

    Common practice is 4 weeks bond plus 2 weeks advance. Yung bond ay sa isang government agency binabayaran para hindi itakbo ng landlord. Tama yung sinabi ni @_sebodemacho, pag nagustuhan, apply agad kasi pag maghintay ka, mauunahan ka.

    mikelle

    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

  • MLBSMLBS Manila
    Posts: 973Member
    Joined: Sep 11, 2016

    @badero1483 said:

    @dumperworthy said:
    Hi Everyone. I just received my PR Visa SB 189 this November. I immediately attended CFO/PDOS and got the digital certificate. During the seminar, they shared the list of requirements to present to PH immigration. Ok lang po paki verify for those who have made the BM post-September 2023 (new immigration guidelines)?

    1. Passport - valid more than 6 months
    2. Visa/Residence Card -> eVisa via VEVO
    3. CFO Document - Digital Certificate
      4. Airline Ticket - 1 way or round trip?
    4. etravel.gov.ph eTravel Departure card - Select "Emigrant"
    5. Travel Tax - TEZA
    6. Other Visa docs. Visa Grant Letter Australia.
    7. Airline Passenger Profile Declaration Form (airline) TBD, depends on the airline.
    8. BOI - Travel Declaration and acceptance of Terms and Risks Form - download from Buereau of Immigration
    9. Traze QR Code - traze.ph. Contact Tracing or Malasakit Helpdesk.
      11. Declaration of Funds. PH BSP Annex K Form. PH Entry and Exit. USD 10K threshold.
    10. COVID 19 Pre test requirement - no need
      13. Travel and Health Insurance
    11. Other Documents. Birth Cert, School Records, Education, Prof, Employment, Health, Financial, other forms of identification.
    12. Destination Country Online Declaration for arriving individuals. (IPC provided during flight)
    13. ICV BoQ Vaccination, DOH Cert, Vaccination Cards
    14. Photocopies of the above

    Questions:
    1. One-way po dapat yung plane ticket?
    2. Saan po kayo kumuha ng Travel Insurance? Sa AXA need po ng return flight, ano po ilalagay doon?
    3. Saan po kayo kumuha ng Health Insurance? Tinry ko sa AIA Australia need nila ng Medicard kaagad. If Medicard naman, need ng AU Bank Account AND date of arrival in Australia. Paano ko po maipapakita yung Health Insurance sa PH Immigration?
    4. Hiningan po ba kayo ng PH Immigration ng Currency Declaration Form PH BSP Annex K? Less than 10,000 USD po dadalhin ko.

    Answer:

    1. Since you're already PR, one way ticket is okay.
    2. No need travel insurance.
    3. Ipakita mo ang Printed CFO certificate (very important) and Visa Grant Document.
    4. Medicare, Aus Bank, you may process later once nandito kana Aus.

    Congrats!

    Pag dito na sa Aus na grant ang PR, do I still need CFO? Been here since Feb 2019 on an SV, uwi ako in 2 weeks so I wanna know if need to pabalik. Di sya hinanap nung umuwi ako last June on 491 e

    tofu888Ozdrims

    233411 Electronics Engineer (Age-30, Educ-15,English proficiency-20, NAATI - 5, Single, - 10 Relative sponsorship - 15)
    95 pts total


    2017


    June 3, 2017 = Graduated from College
    July 8, 2017 = Took IELTS GT
    July 21, 2017 = received IELTS results (LRWS = 8/9/7.5/7)
    August 11, 2017 = Lodged EA assessment (Fast track)
    September 6, 2017 = Received positive EA assessment, lodged EOI (489 Family sponsored - 60 pts)
    September 21, 2017 = Took PTE exam
    September 22, 2017 = Received PTE results (LRSW- 90/90/90/90), lodged 189 EOI (60 pts), updated 489 FS EOI (70 pts)
    September 26, 2017 = Lodged 190 EOI (NSW) 65 pts


    2018


    1 year wait... still no EOI invite. Decided to pursue student visa instead

    Course: Cert IV and Diploma - Work Health and Safety (DNA Kingston)

    October 15, 2018 = offer letter from school
    November 8, 2018 = Medical exam (St. Lukes)
    November 20, 2018 = Paid for tuition
    Novemeber 28, 2018 = Received COE
    December 2, 2018 = Lodged visa, after 1 min, granted!


    2019


    Feb 4 2019 = arrived to Perth


    2020


    Jan 2020 = Age increased to 30 pts
    Jan 20 2020 = Took NAATI
    Jan 26 2020 = Results for NAATI (passed) +5 pts
    Jan 27 2020 = lodged EOI 491 Family
    Feb 10 2020 = invited finally!
    Oct 8 2020 = 491 granted


    2023


    Oct 8 2023 = 191 Lodged
    Oct 30 2023 = 191 granted


    2024
    Oct 31 2024 - Lodged citizenship application
    Dec 11 2024 - Received test invite for Feb 18 2025 (Was able to reschedule it to the next day!)
    Dec 12 2024 - Citizenship exam

  • EllaElla Philippines
    Posts: 16Member
    Joined: Nov 30, 2016

    Hello po, hingi po sana ako ng help.

    Nag pa assess po ako sa Agency and per there initial assessment Ung school ko daw po ng Undergrad (FEU Diliman) Section 3 and ng MBA (NCBA QC) Section 2 po dito sa Pinas is nasa Section 3 and po need to obtain a degree related to your work experience in a Section 1 university to be automatically comparable to AQF Bachelor’s Degree and gain post-qualification experience. I am not a CPA but have experience with finance/investment banking/investment/Accounts Payable. May other way pa po ba to get 15 points sa education po, and to be eligible to apply for 189 visa? And may forum po ba ng ng DIY po here.

  • fotfotfotfot Philippines
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    Joined: Aug 04, 2017

    Hello tanong ko lang po kung mabilis lang ba kumuha ng CFO/PDOS? Kailangan ba talaga sya kahit mag 1 week entry lang sa Australia? Salamat.

  • DreamerGDreamerG Posts: 269Member
    Joined: Aug 19, 2022
    edited December 2023

    @fotfot said:
    Hello tanong ko lang po kung mabilis lang ba kumuha ng CFO/PDOS? Kailangan ba talaga sya kahit mag 1 week entry lang sa Australia? Salamat.

    Mabilis lang po ang pag release ng CFO, after seminar and once makapagbayad na, immediately they will email po ang certificate. Need to book your appointment thru online before 7am in the morning. 50 slot lang po per day ang pwede mag register. One successful registration, wait for officer na magemail po regarding sa available schedule. You can do it anytime naman po and dont need to wait near your flight schedules. Depende po kasi sa availability ng schedules at baka po magahol kayo.. Hope it helps.

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

    Hi Guys, for those who recently had their BM, anong airline kayo nagbook? I read before na Qantas would be better because of the baggage allowance pero would like to get your inputs. Wala kasi akong nakikita so far na puro Cebpac lang, mostly will have to transfer to another airline during the layovers. Thanks!

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