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Things to do first "After" arriving in Australia

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  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @psychoboy welcome to au... what state ka?
  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    @psychoboy : nice. welcome home! :)

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • LittleBoyBlueLittleBoyBlue North Ryde
    Posts: 334Member
    Joined: Sep 03, 2012
    @psychoboy welcome to AU! Start na ng Australian dream!

    ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @psychoboy awyeah.. Welcome to rainy au...

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    thanks guys!! :)

    @icebreaker1928 sa VIC kami...

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • alexamaealexamae Sydney
    Posts: 877Member
    Joined: Mar 16, 2011
    @psychoboy congrats nag land na kayo. Keep us updated po sa life jan :) enjoy!

    November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
    December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
    December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
    December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
    January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
    January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
    March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
    March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
    May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
    May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
    May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
    May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
    June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
    June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
    June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
    June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
    June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
    August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014

    Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

  • aldousnowaldousnow Sydney
    Posts: 494Member
    Joined: Nov 16, 2011
    thanks guys!! :)

    @icebreaker1928 sa VIC kami...
    nice! welcome! :) san ka sa melbourne? :)

    Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
    Nominated Occupation : Developer Programmer (261312)
    02/28/2011 - ACS Finalized the Case (261312, PIM3, Group A)
    03/07/2011 - IELTS Result Received L- 6.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.0, Overall Band Score-6.5 (BC)
    03/13/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
    11/09/2011 - CO Allocation
    12/02/2011 - Medicals Finalised
    12/02/2011 - FINISH LINE!! (Visa Grant)
    03/23/2012 - My first day @Melbourne
    04/14/2012 - Started looking for a .Net Developer job
    06/04/2012 - And finally got one! :)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    thanks guys!! :)

    @icebreaker1928 sa VIC kami...
    nice! welcome! :) san ka sa melbourne? :)
    we are currently staying temporarily in ormond... :)

    kayo sir?

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • aldousnowaldousnow Sydney
    Posts: 494Member
    Joined: Nov 16, 2011
    flemington ako. :) near racecourse.

    Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
    Nominated Occupation : Developer Programmer (261312)
    02/28/2011 - ACS Finalized the Case (261312, PIM3, Group A)
    03/07/2011 - IELTS Result Received L- 6.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.0, Overall Band Score-6.5 (BC)
    03/13/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
    11/09/2011 - CO Allocation
    12/02/2011 - Medicals Finalised
    12/02/2011 - FINISH LINE!! (Visa Grant)
    03/23/2012 - My first day @Melbourne
    04/14/2012 - Started looking for a .Net Developer job
    06/04/2012 - And finally got one! :)

  • killerbeekillerbee AU
    Posts: 183Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2012
    edited April 2013
    arrive here in tasmania also last monday :) ayos nman dito, naninibago kami at malamig na, malapit na din winter.

    so far eto pa lang nagagagawa namin.

    open NAB account at TFN pa lang.

    yung TFN po nyo, gaano katagal bago nareceive via mail? sabi kasi gang 28 days after registration online parang 28 days..


    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313)
    05 Mar 2012 - ACS Application Submission
    30 Mar 2012 - ACS Result : Suitable
    12 May 2012 - IELTS exam
    18 Jul 2012 - EOI Submission 60 pts
    25 Jul 2012 - IElTS Remark - No change :(
    01 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Invitation, Application Lodged
    05 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Application Acknowledged by DIAC
    15 Nov 2012 - Medical Exam at SATA
    17 Nov 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 6 - RJB
    04 Dec 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!
    17 Nov 2013 - EID

    "Everything is in God's plan. We just need to be patient and wait for our turn. To God Be The Glory!"
    

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    arrive here in tasmania also last monday :) ayos nman dito, naninibago kami at malamig na, malapit na din winter.

    so far eto pa lang nagagagawa namin.

    open NAB account at TFN pa lang.

    yung TFN po nyo, gaano katagal bago nareceive via mail? sabi kasi gang 28 days after registration online parang 28 days..
    Mate welcome!! :) magkasabay tayo more or less... Thursday kami dumating!

    TFN, I applied last Friday... Wala pa din sa amin, mga 2wks daw sabi ng housemate namin.

    Have you done your medicare?

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @killerbee TFN namin saglit lang, 1wk more or less dumating na po agad...
  • hotshothotshot Sydney
    Posts: 1,643Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2011
    @killerbee : yung sa amin mga 2 weeks bago dumating.

    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)

  • batobatsbatobats Melbourne
    Posts: 130Member
    Joined: Sep 04, 2011
    edited April 2013
    sa mga IT na nasa Melbourne baka po pwede nyo ko irefer :)
  • aldousnowaldousnow Sydney
    Posts: 494Member
    Joined: Nov 16, 2011
    sa mga IT na nasa Melbourne baka po pwede nyo ko irefer :)
    ano skillset mo batobats? :)

    Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
    Nominated Occupation : Developer Programmer (261312)
    02/28/2011 - ACS Finalized the Case (261312, PIM3, Group A)
    03/07/2011 - IELTS Result Received L- 6.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.0, Overall Band Score-6.5 (BC)
    03/13/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
    11/09/2011 - CO Allocation
    12/02/2011 - Medicals Finalised
    12/02/2011 - FINISH LINE!! (Visa Grant)
    03/23/2012 - My first day @Melbourne
    04/14/2012 - Started looking for a .Net Developer job
    06/04/2012 - And finally got one! :)

  • killerbeekillerbee AU
    Posts: 183Member
    Joined: Feb 14, 2012
    @hotshot @icebreaker1928 @psychoboy thanks. oo sinunod ko na din ung medicare kahapon.. time to job hunt kaso wala pa akong nakikitang IT job opportunity d2 sa launceston.

    goodluck satin mate :) keep us posted din kung ano status ng paghahanap nyo dyan sa melbourne.


    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313)
    05 Mar 2012 - ACS Application Submission
    30 Mar 2012 - ACS Result : Suitable
    12 May 2012 - IELTS exam
    18 Jul 2012 - EOI Submission 60 pts
    25 Jul 2012 - IElTS Remark - No change :(
    01 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Invitation, Application Lodged
    05 Nov 2012 - Visa 189 Application Acknowledged by DIAC
    15 Nov 2012 - Medical Exam at SATA
    17 Nov 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 6 - RJB
    04 Dec 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!
    17 Nov 2013 - EID

    "Everything is in God's plan. We just need to be patient and wait for our turn. To God Be The Glory!"
    

  • nalookanalooka Brisbane
    Posts: 130Member
    Joined: Dec 17, 2012
    Joining here... Pinagiisipan ko pa if this year na ko pupunta jan. I'm taking notes na ng mga nabanggit nyo dito. Thanks :-* :)

    Jan 2012 - ACS
    Feb 2012 - IELTS
    ...nagpakabusy sa work and ipon pambayad ng visa
    28 Jan 2013 - Submitted EOI
    4 Feb 2013 - Received Invitation (189)
    21 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa application
    6 Apr 2013 - CO Requested Medical, PCC, tax/bank statement (Team 34)
    10 Apr 2013 - Medical at St. Luke's
    12 Apr 2013 - Bank statement
    15 Apr 2013 - NBI
    18 Apr 2013 - Emailed CO that requested docs were all uploaded
    19 Apr 2013 - Visa 1890Grant!!!!
    26 Oct 2013 - Arrived in AU
    19 Nov 2017 - Submitted Citizenship application
    26 Sep 2018 - Citizenship interview & exam. application = Finalised
    14 Nov 2018 - Citizenship Ceremony

  • Melody18Melody18 Shilin District
    Posts: 11Member
    Joined: May 28, 2013
    Ang daming information at madami din pala dapat gawin pagdating dyan... :-O
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Ang daming information at madami din pala dapat gawin pagdating dyan... :-O
    Not really...

    mabilis lang ito and it won't take up too much of your time; this is nothing to worry about.

    ang concern dapat will be on getting a job once here. :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • rolf021rolf021 Sydney
    Posts: 191Member
    Joined: May 22, 2012
    Agree with @psychoboy. Madali lang gawin ang lahat. Ang mahirap iyung makahanap ng work.
  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    i enjoyed reading this site...sinimulan ko talaga from the very start... let me restate lang lahat ng nakuha kong information about the things to do (in order)

    1. Pa-roaming ang Philippine cp no. and buy a prepaid sim to have an australian no.
    2.(Optional) NSW Photo Card (to serve as your official ID in NSW, ayt?)
    3. get your Tax file No. (online)
    4. Open a Bank Account (based on reviews here, NAB is the best since walang additional fees and minimum charge)...with regards the higher interest rates, and transfers online, and credit cards, di ko masyadong naintindihan pa...can anyone explain this further please?
    5. Get MEDICARE (which needs the Bank details from no. 3)
    6. (optional) centerlink
    7. (optional) private health (kung may work and maka-afford na ng monthly payments)

    did i miss anything??...

    tanong ko lang, sa mga State Sponsored, if i remember it right, we have to inform the state that sponsored us of our arrival...san po magagawa yun?... has anyone here done it na??...can you share HOW po and WHERE?... many thanks...

    • via MARA Agent
      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @staycool ginawa ko yan sir...madali lang, thru email lang yan.
  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    sir @icebreaker1928 , anong email add?...and ano sinabi nyo sa email?..na nasa Sydney na kayo?..yun lang?..hehehe
    • via MARA Agent
      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
  • FilamokioFilamokio Perth
    Posts: 130Member
    Joined: Sep 20, 2012
    hello guys, alam kong somewhere nasagot na to pero di ko makita kung saan eh. Here is my question, our agent here in Singapore informed us na pagdating daw namin sa ausie, we will be entitled for at least 880 aud per month (because we have two kids). pero don naman sa website ng australian immgration, its says that we may wait for 104 weeks before we avail the benefits. although it says "may", meron bang clear explanation regarding don? we're planning to move by dec this year (kasi we need to na eh). Appreciate ur response. God Bless
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @Filamokio - hi.. there was a discussion related to your query on this thread:

    http://www.pinoyau.info/discussion/1010/how-much-will-you-or-did-you-bring-to-australia/p2

    check page 2.. and read starting from @barloval 's comment..

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    sir @icebreaker1928 , anong email add?...and ano sinabi nyo sa email?..na nasa Sydney na kayo?..yun lang?..hehehe
    nakalimutan ko na sir yung email e, pero nakalagay yun sa sponsorship grant mo...
    nag email lang ako ng current address ko, phone number at company kung san ako nagwowork... tapos nagreply, thank you ... yun lang hehehe...
  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    @icebreaker1928 ganun ba?...i should look at my grant letter again for any information regarding that...pero in case sir, baka makita nyo po yung email add...kse diba every quarter kayo magrereport ng status nyo dun?...i think nabasa ko yun before kaso i forgot where na eh...
    • via MARA Agent
      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
  • FilamokioFilamokio Perth
    Posts: 130Member
    Joined: Sep 20, 2012
    @lock_code2004 Salamat pare. How's life down under? Have you settled already?
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @Filamokio - not yet sir.. preparing for the big move.. in the next 3 months..

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • FilamokioFilamokio Perth
    Posts: 130Member
    Joined: Sep 20, 2012
    @lock_code2004 san ang destination mo? kami by dec pa. im also applying for work bale mga 2 months na pero no positive feedback. One common reason is I should be in Australia...and some companies required australian exp. san ka now dre?
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