BIG MOVE 2023

_sebodemacho · March 9

@yena0418 said:
Hi! Question po sa mga nakapagsecure na ng house rental. Nasa magkanong range po kaya ideally yung bank statement na ipapasa? Any tips? Thank you!

Walang benchmark or makakasagot ng ideal talaga. But the trick is to show you are capable of sustaining your rental most especially if you dont have a job yet. Estimate a safe amount na lang. "Safe" is a few weeks or months' worth of the rental.

yena0418 · March 10

@_sebodemacho said:

@yena0418 said:
Hi! Question po sa mga nakapagsecure na ng house rental. Nasa magkanong range po kaya ideally yung bank statement na ipapasa? Any tips? Thank you!

Walang benchmark or makakasagot ng ideal talaga. But the trick is to show you are capable of sustaining your rental most especially if you dont have a job yet. Estimate a safe amount na lang. "Safe" is a few weeks or months' worth of the rental.

Thanks sir!

mathilde9 · March 12

Ang tahimik... kumusta pala ang rental / housing situation recently sa aus? Yung nakikita ko sa news, both syd & melb medyo mahaba ang pila sa house inspection.
Qs:
1. How were you able to secure a house?

Problem lang ba ito of those who want to rent the entire house but if you're renting a room, okay pa?
Almost lahat ba ng location ganito ang demand na mataas or may specific areas lang talaga?
Any tips para masecure agad yung property?
Red flag landlords if any

Sol_Au · March 13

Hello, meron ba dito who was nominated but is working remotely in a company whose office is not in the nominating state/region? My understanding is that pwede naman ito because your work address will be where you are located. If this is true, did you put your residential address sa ImmiAccount for employment details?

Visa 491 here. TIA!

whimpee · March 13

@mathilde9 said:
Ang tahimik... kumusta pala ang rental / housing situation recently sa aus? Yung nakikita ko sa news, both syd & melb medyo mahaba ang pila sa house inspection.
Qs:
1. How were you able to secure a house?

Problem lang ba ito of those who want to rent the entire house but if you're renting a room, okay pa?

Almost lahat ba ng location ganito ang demand na mataas or may specific areas lang talaga?

Any tips para masecure agad yung property?

Red flag landlords if any

I think most of these properties with long lines during inspection are located very close to CBD kaya high demand. If you go further out to the suburbs, hindi naman yata ganyan kadami, but it would still be a competitive market.

pat123 · March 14

@jonard312 said:
Here are the requirements to claim your Pag-Ibig Regular Savings and MP-2:
1. Application for Provident Benefits (APB) Claim Form*
2. Member's Change of Information Form (MCIF)*. Need irequest ang change ng address and phone number (dapat parehas ang address and phone number sa application mo ng claims). PH address lang ito not AUS.
3. Declaration of Intention to Depart from the Philippines Permanently* (not necessarily notarized)
4. Visa grant and VEVO check page
5. 2 valid IDs ( 2 set of photocopies of IDs and with 3 specimen signatures)
6. Complete employment history (if may SSS app ka, makikita doon ang employment history, pwede i-attach sa application mo.

*Download forms from the Pag-Ibig website or use google search.

Hello po! Galing ako Pag-IBIG twice. Yesterday and today. Yesterday, nag tanong lang po ako ng documents and process. Binigyan po nila ang ng checklist so the next day bumalik ako bringing all the documents na kailangan nila. Pag dating dun, hinanapan ako ng flight itinerary kahit wala naman dun sa checklist na prinovide nila the day prior. Buti meron ako soft copy so pina print ko nalang dun. Aside from that, complete po ang documents ko. I will be flying po to Australia this coming April 26 and ang last day po ng work ko is until March 30. Sabi hindi daw po ako pwede mag process since kailangan hintayin yung impending payment ng employer ko. Did the same thing happened to you po? Or baka po meron naka encounter dito. Nakakainis kasi pumunta na nga ako kahapon to make sure na smooth na at complete na ang dala kong papers tapos attitude pa yung staff. 😅😅😅

jonard312 · March 16

@pat123 said:

@jonard312 said:
Here are the requirements to claim your Pag-Ibig Regular Savings and MP-2:
1. Application for Provident Benefits (APB) Claim Form*
2. Member's Change of Information Form (MCIF)*. Need irequest ang change ng address and phone number (dapat parehas ang address and phone number sa application mo ng claims). PH address lang ito not AUS.
3. Declaration of Intention to Depart from the Philippines Permanently* (not necessarily notarized)
4. Visa grant and VEVO check page
5. 2 valid IDs ( 2 set of photocopies of IDs and with 3 specimen signatures)
6. Complete employment history (if may SSS app ka, makikita doon ang employment history, pwede i-attach sa application mo.

*Download forms from the Pag-Ibig website or use google search.

Hello po! Galing ako Pag-IBIG twice. Yesterday and today. Yesterday, nag tanong lang po ako ng documents and process. Binigyan po nila ang ng checklist so the next day bumalik ako bringing all the documents na kailangan nila. Pag dating dun, hinanapan ako ng flight itinerary kahit wala naman dun sa checklist na prinovide nila the day prior. Buti meron ako soft copy so pina print ko nalang dun. Aside from that, complete po ang documents ko. I will be flying po to Australia this coming April 26 and ang last day po ng work ko is until March 30. Sabi hindi daw po ako pwede mag process since kailangan hintayin yung impending payment ng employer ko. Did the same thing happened to you po? Or baka po meron naka encounter dito. Nakakainis kasi pumunta na nga ako kahapon to make sure na smooth na at complete na ang dala kong papers tapos attitude pa yung staff. 😅😅😅

For Regular savings prinocess nmn at tinake note lang ang last payment ng company. Na receive ko na ang credit sa account nung nandito na ako sa Australia. Ensure lang na ma process before ka umalis

dumperworthy · March 17

@lukey said:

@lukey said:

@Sol_Au said:

@lukey said:
Hi thank you for this info.
Just to share:
I just emailed pPOEA - bounced mail,
and also emailed DMW - no reply.
Haaay Philippines😖 Any advice from others who have had problems with an immigration officer who didn’t know about 491 visa? Pls share. Thank you po

Try to email rin yun sa CFO, they might be able to confirm this. Madami naman nagsasabi di required ang OEC pero yun nga, para less hassle at stress on the day of your trip, at least may nakaready kana. Much better na siguro yun kesa makipagtalo ka pa sa IO at di makaalis.

Thank yo @Sol_Au. Have emailed them and will keep everyone updated.

Hi everyone.
Just to update:
-emailed poea. No reply.
-emailed DMW. Was asked to email CFO.
-emailed CFO. Was asked to email DMW.
-emailed CFO that DMW asked to email them (CFO).
-CFO replied with email:
“Please be informed that the said visa is not required to undergo the process of the CFO. The CFO only registers permanent resident visas.”

Note that in my email I had requested for a formal letter but none was given so will just have to print and bring this email along on my flight day.

Hope this helps.

Hi - kamusta po, naka lipad po ba kayo without OEC?

dumperworthy · March 17

Hi - anyone who has 189/190 who recently emigrated? Ano po yung requirements na kinuha ni IO other than Passport, Visa Grant, and PDOS/CFO certificate?

Ano po mga questions and other requirements ng IO

Thank you!

jonard312 · March 18

@dumperworthy said:
Hi - anyone who has 189/190 who recently emigrated? Ano po yung requirements na kinuha ni IO other than Passport, Visa Grant, and PDOS/CFO certificate?

Ano po mga questions and other requirements ng IO

Thank you!

Good na yan. Other than that, I bring my contract (di nmn chineck) and e travel pass.

jonard312 · March 18

@dumperworthy said:
Hi - anyone who has 189/190 who recently emigrated? Ano po yung requirements na kinuha ni IO other than Passport, Visa Grant, and PDOS/CFO certificate?

Ano po mga questions and other requirements ng IO

Thank you!

In addition, you are not required to pay travel tax. Please ask for certificate. Dinala ko din yan

jinigirl · March 18

@jonard312 said:

@dumperworthy said:
Hi - anyone who has 189/190 who recently emigrated? Ano po yung requirements na kinuha ni IO other than Passport, Visa Grant, and PDOS/CFO certificate?

Ano po mga questions and other requirements ng IO

Thank you!

In addition, you are not required to pay travel tax. Please ask for certificate. Dinala ko din yan

Talaga po ba? if PR visa holder, di na need mag travel tax? kahit po for tourism muna ( not yet BM )

era222 · March 18

@jonard312 said:

@dumperworthy said:
Hi - anyone who has 189/190 who recently emigrated? Ano po yung requirements na kinuha ni IO other than Passport, Visa Grant, and PDOS/CFO certificate?

Ano po mga questions and other requirements ng IO

Thank you!

In addition, you are not required to pay travel tax. Please ask for certificate. Dinala ko din yan

Clarification lang: the PDOS/CFO certificate is not asked for. You must register and schedule your seminar sa CFO PDOS website, and only when you've finished the seminar can you get your certificate.

Just want to be clear on that sakaling may ibang hindi aware sa CFO/PDOS process.

As for travel tax, most of the experiences na nabasa ko is it's required on your first entry—meaning if you've lived in the PH for the past year (or more), you still need to pay. The travel tax is waived na on succeeding entries using your PR visa.

May edge cases akong nabasang 'di sila hiningan though. Best to assume na you will need to pay (based on official guidelines: https://tieza.gov.ph/travel-tax-exemption/) and then ask the TIEZA counter at the airport if exempt ka ba.

jonard312 · March 18

@jinigirl said:

@jonard312 said:

@dumperworthy said:
Hi - anyone who has 189/190 who recently emigrated? Ano po yung requirements na kinuha ni IO other than Passport, Visa Grant, and PDOS/CFO certificate?

Ano po mga questions and other requirements ng IO

Thank you!

In addition, you are not required to pay travel tax. Please ask for certificate. Dinala ko din yan

Talaga po ba? if PR visa holder, di na need mag travel tax? kahit po for tourism muna ( not yet BM )

First entry ko as 189, I have travel tax exemption certificate

dumperworthy · March 18

@jonard312 said:

@jinigirl said:

@jonard312 said:

@dumperworthy said:
Hi - anyone who has 189/190 who recently emigrated? Ano po yung requirements na kinuha ni IO other than Passport, Visa Grant, and PDOS/CFO certificate?

Ano po mga questions and other requirements ng IO

Thank you!

In addition, you are not required to pay travel tax. Please ask for certificate. Dinala ko din yan

Talaga po ba? if PR visa holder, di na need mag travel tax? kahit po for tourism muna ( not yet BM )

First entry ko as 189, I have travel tax exemption certificate

San po kumukuha ng Travel tax exemption certificate?

jonard312 · March 18

@dumperworthy said:

@jonard312 said:

@jinigirl said:

@jonard312 said:

@dumperworthy said:
Hi - anyone who has 189/190 who recently emigrated? Ano po yung requirements na kinuha ni IO other than Passport, Visa Grant, and PDOS/CFO certificate?

Ano po mga questions and other requirements ng IO

Thank you!

In addition, you are not required to pay travel tax. Please ask for certificate. Dinala ko din yan

Talaga po ba? if PR visa holder, di na need mag travel tax? kahit po for tourism muna ( not yet BM )

First entry ko as 189, I have travel tax exemption certificate

San po kumukuha ng Travel tax exemption certificate?

Fill up here to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc346n84LFYw0A-22PFnjPbSRthUXYPlGQwleoFeEFSVI38cw/viewform

juju06 · March 18

@jonard312 said:

@dumperworthy said:

@jonard312 said:

@jinigirl said:

@jonard312 said:

@dumperworthy said:
Hi - anyone who has 189/190 who recently emigrated? Ano po yung requirements na kinuha ni IO other than Passport, Visa Grant, and PDOS/CFO certificate?

Ano po mga questions and other requirements ng IO

Thank you!

In addition, you are not required to pay travel tax. Please ask for certificate. Dinala ko din yan

Talaga po ba? if PR visa holder, di na need mag travel tax? kahit po for tourism muna ( not yet BM )

First entry ko as 189, I have travel tax exemption certificate

San po kumukuha ng Travel tax exemption certificate?

Fill up here to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc346n84LFYw0A-22PFnjPbSRthUXYPlGQwleoFeEFSVI38cw/viewform

Qualified ba dito kahit greater than 1yr ang stay sa Pinas?

dumperworthy · March 19

Ano pong proof of Address in Australia ang ippresent sa IO sa PH airport?

Ozdrims · March 19

@juju06 said:

@jonard312 said:

@dumperworthy said:

@jonard312 said:

@jinigirl said:

@jonard312 said:

@dumperworthy said:
Hi - anyone who has 189/190 who recently emigrated? Ano po yung requirements na kinuha ni IO other than Passport, Visa Grant, and PDOS/CFO certificate?

Ano po mga questions and other requirements ng IO

Thank you!

In addition, you are not required to pay travel tax. Please ask for certificate. Dinala ko din yan

Talaga po ba? if PR visa holder, di na need mag travel tax? kahit po for tourism muna ( not yet BM )

First entry ko as 189, I have travel tax exemption certificate

San po kumukuha ng Travel tax exemption certificate?

Fill up here to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc346n84LFYw0A-22PFnjPbSRthUXYPlGQwleoFeEFSVI38cw/viewform

Qualified ba dito kahit greater than 1yr ang stay sa Pinas?

If your stay in the Philippines exceeds one year, the travel tax will apply³. The exemption from the travel tax is specifically for Filipino permanent residents abroad whose stay in the Philippines is less than one year¹. Therefore, you may not be eligible for a Travel Tax Exemption Certificate (TEC) if your stay in the Philippines exceeds one year. Please consult with the relevant authorities or visit the TIEZA website¹ for more detailed information. Safe travels! 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 19/03/2024
(1) BALIKBAYAN PRIVILEGE - philippine-embassy.de. http://philippine-embassy.de/balikbayan-privilege/.
(2) Travel Tax Exemption - Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority. https://tieza.gov.ph/travel-tax-exemption/.
(3) Tips for applying Permanent Resident (PR) — Pinoy Singapore. https://pinoysg.net/discussion/4/tips-for-applying-permanent-resident-pr.

jonard312 · March 19

@juju06 said:

@jonard312 said:

@dumperworthy said:

@jonard312 said:

@jinigirl said:

@jonard312 said:

@dumperworthy said:
Hi - anyone who has 189/190 who recently emigrated? Ano po yung requirements na kinuha ni IO other than Passport, Visa Grant, and PDOS/CFO certificate?

Ano po mga questions and other requirements ng IO

Thank you!

In addition, you are not required to pay travel tax. Please ask for certificate. Dinala ko din yan

Talaga po ba? if PR visa holder, di na need mag travel tax? kahit po for tourism muna ( not yet BM )

First entry ko as 189, I have travel tax exemption certificate

San po kumukuha ng Travel tax exemption certificate?

Fill up here to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc346n84LFYw0A-22PFnjPbSRthUXYPlGQwleoFeEFSVI38cw/viewform

Qualified ba dito kahit greater than 1yr ang stay sa Pinas?

Ako more than 1 year stay kasi first entry ko as 189. Pls fill up the form and they will contact you if eligible ka. If ask regarding sa stamp, let them know na first entry mo as PR

dumperworthy · March 19

If mag stay po ako sa uncle ko sa Aus, ok na ba ung electric bill as proof? Or need ng affidavit?

Ozdrims · March 20

@dumperworthy said:
If mag stay po ako sa uncle ko sa Aus, ok na ba ung electric bill as proof? Or need ng affidavit?

Certainly! When applying for an Australian visa, providing evidence of accommodation is essential. Here are the types of proof of accommodation you can consider:

Confirmation Letter from Hotel or Accommodation Provider:
Obtain a confirmation letter from the hotel where you plan to stay during your visit to Australia. This letter should clearly state your reservation details.
Alternatively, if you’re staying with family or friends (like your uncle), you can provide a letter of accommodation from them. This letter should include their address and confirmation that you’ll be staying with them.
Certificate of Accommodation:
Some countries issue certificates of accommodation. If you have such a certificate, it can serve as proof of your intended accommodation in Australia.
Other Forms of Proof:
If you’re staying with your uncle, you can provide:
His address details.
Any relevant correspondence (emails, messages) discussing your stay.
A statutory declaration from your uncle confirming your accommodation arrangement.
A copy of his Australian passport or residency status (if available).
Remember that the key is to demonstrate that you have a place to stay during your visit. Whether it’s a hotel, rented apartment, or staying with family, having clear documentation will strengthen your visa application. 🌏🇦🇺

dumperworthy · March 20

@Ozdrims said:

@dumperworthy said:
If mag stay po ako sa uncle ko sa Aus, ok na ba ung electric bill as proof? Or need ng affidavit?

Certainly! When applying for an Australian visa, providing evidence of accommodation is essential. Here are the types of proof of accommodation you can consider:

Confirmation Letter from Hotel or Accommodation Provider:
Obtain a confirmation letter from the hotel where you plan to stay during your visit to Australia. This letter should clearly state your reservation details.
Alternatively, if you’re staying with family or friends (like your uncle), you can provide a letter of accommodation from them. This letter should include their address and confirmation that you’ll be staying with them.
Certificate of Accommodation:
Some countries issue certificates of accommodation. If you have such a certificate, it can serve as proof of your intended accommodation in Australia.
Other Forms of Proof:
If you’re staying with your uncle, you can provide:
His address details.
Any relevant correspondence (emails, messages) discussing your stay.
A statutory declaration from your uncle confirming your accommodation arrangement.
A copy of his Australian passport or residency status (if available).
Remember that the key is to demonstrate that you have a place to stay during your visit. Whether it’s a hotel, rented apartment, or staying with family, having clear documentation will strengthen your visa application. 🌏🇦🇺

Thanks! I've received my 189 visa, and I'm preparing all relevant documents to present to PH immigration for big day, including proof of accommodation, although it was not mentioned in the CFO seminar.

Ozdrims · March 20

Congrats! @dumperworthy

dumperworthy · March 22

@jonard312 said:

@dumperworthy said:
Hi - anyone who has 189/190 who recently emigrated? Ano po yung requirements na kinuha ni IO other than Passport, Visa Grant, and PDOS/CFO certificate?

Ano po mga questions and other requirements ng IO

Thank you!

Good na yan. Other than that, I bring my contract (di nmn chineck) and e travel pass.

Inask ba ni PH IO kung may work ka sa Au? If yes, ano sinagot nyo po?

dumperworthy · March 23

Hi. Bukas na po flight ko. Kinakabahan po ako but i think i got all my documents ready. Visa 189 vevo, grant letter, passport, etravel, cfo certificate, travel tax receipt. Anything i need to worry sa ph immig?

mathilde9 · March 23

@dumperworthy said:
Hi. Bukas na po flight ko. Kinakabahan po ako but i think i got all my documents ready. Visa 189 vevo, grant letter, passport, etravel, cfo certificate, travel tax receipt. Anything i need to worry sa ph immig?

Dasal po na sana di maasim yung IO na matapat sayo haha. Joke! Goods na yan solid docs. Safe flight!

Add: sa dami ng red tape kasi dyan sa immigration maski yung mga legal namang aalis ng bansa, kinakabahan tuloy. Hay pilipins.

Ozdrims · March 23

@dumperworthy said:
Hi. Bukas na po flight ko. Kinakabahan po ako but i think i got all my documents ready. Visa 189 vevo, grant letter, passport, etravel, cfo certificate, travel tax receipt. Anything i need to worry sa ph immig?

No worries na po and have a safe flight!
Fighting ! Even for a 189 visa , chillax na kayo nyan , IO is ridiculously insane pag naman kayo hinanapan ng work at kontrata ewan ko na lang.

dumperworthy · March 23

@Ozdrims said:

@dumperworthy said:
Hi. Bukas na po flight ko. Kinakabahan po ako but i think i got all my documents ready. Visa 189 vevo, grant letter, passport, etravel, cfo certificate, travel tax receipt. Anything i need to worry sa ph immig?

No worries na po and have a safe flight!
Fighting ! Even for a 189 visa , chillax na kayo nyan , IO is ridiculously insane pag naman kayo hinanapan ng work at kontrata ewan ko na lang.

Thanks po. Ok lang na sabihin na wala pang work no? At dun na maghahanap.

dumperworthy · March 23

@Ozdrims said:

@dumperworthy said:
Hi. Bukas na po flight ko. Kinakabahan po ako but i think i got all my documents ready. Visa 189 vevo, grant letter, passport, etravel, cfo certificate, travel tax receipt. Anything i need to worry sa ph immig?

No worries na po and have a safe flight!
Fighting ! Even for a 189 visa , chillax na kayo nyan , IO is ridiculously insane pag naman kayo hinanapan ng work at kontrata ewan ko na lang.

Thanks po. Gabayan po sana ni lord ung io.