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Joined: May 19, 2025
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Joined: May 24, 2023
Hello, another question po regarding sa health insurance. We are planning to get a separate private health insurance for me and my husband kasi mas cheap compared kung couple kukunin namin. My question is di po ba magkakaproblem sa medical levy surcharge computation kasi sa family threshold po kami magfafall pero seperate kami ng health insurance?
Thank you in advance.
233311 ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (ONSHORE)
| Age: 30| English: 10 | Offshore Experience: 10| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10 |Onshore Experience: 05 |State :05
2023
May 11: Took PTE (L:77, R:87, S:79, W:79)
May 24: TSS 482 Visa Lodged
May 30: Medical Examinations at St. Lukes
June 6: TSS 482 Visa Granted
June 29: Big MOVE
Sept 21: Submitted MSA CDR+RSEA
Oct 20: EA Requested Additional Docs
Oct 26: Submitted Additional Docs
Nov 3: MSA CDR +RSEA Result - Positive
Nov 6: Submitted EOI 189
Nov 8: Submitted EOI 190(SA)
2024
Aug 16: ROI (Under Skilled Employment in SA)
Sept 16: Pre-Invite for 190 SA
Sept 23: Submit Document for Final Invite
Sep 30: ITA
Oct 13: Lodge SC 190
Oct 19: Apply Medicare
Oct 23: Medicare Approved
2025
Jan 11: Medical Examinations @ BUPA Adelaide
Jan 13: Health Clearance Provided
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233211 CIVIL ENGINEER (ONSHORE)
| Age: 30| English: 20 | Offshore Experience: 10| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10 |Onshore Experience: 05 |State :05
2023
May 23: Took PTE (L:81, R:83, S:90, W:74)
Sept 8 : Submitted CDR via Free Fast track
Sept 13: Received Positive Outcome
Sept 16: Submitted MSA CDR+RSEA
Oct 11: EA Requested Additional Docs
Oct 16: Submitted Additional Docs
Oct 29: MSA CDR +RSEA Result - Positive
Nov 6: Submitted EOI 189
Nov 8: Submitted EOI 190(SA)
2024
April 29: Retook PTE (L:85, R:90, S:84, W:87)
Aug 28: ROI (Under Skilled Employment in SA)
Oct 11: Pre-Invite for 190SA
Oct 19: Apply Medicare
Oct 23: Medicare Approved
Nov 7: Invite for 189
Dec 20: Lodged 189
2025
Jan 11: Medical Examinations @ BUPA Adelaide
Jan 13: Health Clearance Provided
Joined: Feb 21, 2024
Hi po. Inquire ko lang if may nakaexperience na, okay lang po ba na mag first entry and stay sa other state for a month or two? Bale NSW po kasi yung sponsoring state namin, and since wala pa kami accomodation and scouting palang din balak ko magstay muna na kapatid ko in brisbane, and from there travel to sydney. Okay lang po kaya yun na magopen din ng bank and medicare sa brisbane and transfer to NSW nalang when we move permanently, worry po kasi namin yung card delivery since wala pang permanent address sa sydney.
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Apr 15, 2025
Hello po! Ask ko po sana usually po ba ok lang na mag install kami ng CCTV sa bahay na ni-rerent lang namin? Saka iba pa po door locks din. May mga nababasa kasi kami na news online regarding sa burglary. Ensure lang sana safety. Thanks po!
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313) – Offshore
Applicants: Family of 3 (Primary applicant + spouse under the same occupation + newborn)
Points Claimed: 85
Timeline:
10 2022: Submitted EOIs
12 2023: Received invitation for Subclass 190 (Victoria)
02 2024: Lodged complete application, including newborn’s documents
04 2025: Additional documents requested (S56)
04 2025: Visa granted for all three of us! 🎉
We’re overjoyed! this is truly one of the best days of our lives! ❤️
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
This one you should confirm with the owner/agent if magrerent lang kayo. Basically should be okay, madami na namang may ganyan ngayon.
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore. Direct Grant
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!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgment
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
04 2025 - ** ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ ** Visa Granted! TYL ** ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ **
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Apr 15, 2025
Thanks sa prompt response!
Anyone po dito sa group un currently na nagrerent, and nakapag install ng cctv? Looking forward to hear from you. Salamat po!
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313) – Offshore
Applicants: Family of 3 (Primary applicant + spouse under the same occupation + newborn)
Points Claimed: 85
Timeline:
10 2022: Submitted EOIs
12 2023: Received invitation for Subclass 190 (Victoria)
02 2024: Lodged complete application, including newborn’s documents
04 2025: Additional documents requested (S56)
04 2025: Visa granted for all three of us! 🎉
We’re overjoyed! this is truly one of the best days of our lives! ❤️
Joined: Nov 04, 2022
Sa mga nakikita ko sa mga Community groups sa FB, hindi din ganun ka effective yung mga CCTV sa pagdeter ng mga burglars. Mas effective pa din na you always check all doors and windows are locked.
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
Posts: 1,694Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 09, 2019
May question ako hehe sa pag first entry at makakapag drive na ba kami gamit yung PH driver's licence as a PR from what i gathered we only can use it for the first 3 months upon arrival. Pero pero may nkita ako na nagmention na for temporary visa holders or those been here before the changes or implementation occurred eh 6 months validity ng license nila .And that 6 months ruling is not fixed, ang iba ginagawa nila lumalabas sila ng AU bago mag lapse yung 6 months para pagbalik may 6 months refresh validity ang mga license ,db ang talino ? hehe I am asking in context of someone na nasa NSW. Since first entry pa lang naman and it means parang yung sa taas pwede kami mag entry uli at a later time when the chances permits. Will the 3 month rule reset?
ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer (Offshore) | Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 05 (Competent English) |NAATI: 05 |State :05
SC190 NSW = 90
Timeline:
17 Apr 2023: Took PTE Exam: Superior
29 May 2023: Spouse PTE Exam: Competent
15 May 2023: Submitted relevant employment docs, work pass, and DRAFT CDR to the agent
29 May 2023: Agent submitted EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
8 July 2023: EA MSA CDR + RSEA result: Suitable for migration
26 July 2023: took the NAATI CCL
13 Aug 2023: results out for NAATI exam
15 Aug 2023: Agent updated EOI for CCL points (+5)
13 Sep 2023: Agent created EOI for SC 190 NSW
02 Nov 2023: Pre-invited by NSW
06 Nov 2023: Nomination submitted to NSW
09 Nov 2023: Nomination application approved & ITA received
29 Nov 2023: Visa lodgment and medicals booked
11 Dec 2023: Medicals completed
11 October 2024: started the renewal of PCC /COC/NBI clearances SG and PH for both of us
14 November 2024: Updated COC's for both of us and wife's NBI cert to IMMI through the agent
4 December 2024: I updated my NBI certificate by myself
20 March 2025: S56 received, requesting employment evidence (standard request for
contracts, pay slips, bank statements, superannuation, work reference letters, tax documents,
group certificates/payments
27 March 2025: Submitted notification of incorrect answers before replying to S56 with the requested
documents.
23 April 2025 - IMMI GRANT notification was received at 0701AM Thank you, Lord!
Finally GRANTED na din po after 16 months and 24 days of waiting.
XX-XX-XX- BIG MOVE!! (manifesting)
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Apr 15, 2025
Hi po! Sa mga nakapag big move na as a family po. Meron po ba sainyo un nag work as part timer or full timer, then overseas? It means un salary is from other country like SG. If yes po, pano po tax niyo, do u still declare your income sa Aus? Thanks!
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313) – Offshore
Applicants: Family of 3 (Primary applicant + spouse under the same occupation + newborn)
Points Claimed: 85
Timeline:
10 2022: Submitted EOIs
12 2023: Received invitation for Subclass 190 (Victoria)
02 2024: Lodged complete application, including newborn’s documents
04 2025: Additional documents requested (S56)
04 2025: Visa granted for all three of us! 🎉
We’re overjoyed! this is truly one of the best days of our lives! ❤️