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Posts: 430Member
Joined: Jan 27, 2012
22May2012 Applied at Deakin University
24May2012 Deakin University assessment
11June2012 Offer Letter
13June2012 Requested for Campus transfer
03July2012 Approved Request for transfer with new offer
12July2012 Sent hard copies of documents before payment of tuition Fee
17July2012 Paid tuition Fee
18July2012 Received eCoE
30July2012 Filed visa application at VIA centre
31July2012 Received sms acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
01August2012 Medical Notification
Medicals done for my whole family except for my U/A
which is pending
25August2012 e-Health uploaded to Australian Embassy
31August2012 Visa Granted!
01September2012 Received Confirmation
That in all things GOD may be glorified!
Posts: 506Member
Joined: Jul 15, 2011
CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013
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Joined: Jun 25, 2011
pero sa ngaun iniisip ko muna kung pano makakapag resign sa kumpanya ko d2 at pano iiwanan ang mga direct reports ko
April, 2012 - IELTS
July 26, 2012 - ACS Positive skill assessment
Nov 1, 2012 - Submit EOI 489 Regional Family sponsored
Nov 16, 2012 - Received Invitation
Dec 15, 2012 - Lodge Visa
Dec 16, 2012 - Received acknowledgement of valid application
Dec 21, 2012 - Completed medicals (front-loaded)
Feb 4, 2013 - PCC (NBI)
Feb 25, 2013 - CO assigned
Feb 26, 2013 - Wife and daughter completed medicals. Wife PCC to follow
March 22, 2013 - Visa Granted. Whew! !
Sept 2013 - Initial entry Melbourne
October 2013 - Went back to PH to resign and spent quality time with my family
March 30, 2014 - Went back to AU. Job hunt mode! !
May 9, 2014 - accepted Job offer.
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
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!!
Posts: 334Member
Joined: Sep 03, 2012
Since wala ako kotse, I opted for brand new kasi for long term din naman plano ko na kotse and isa pa, hindi ako car expert so ayoko na ng mga sakit sa ulo sa kotse lalo na at bagong bago pa lang ako.
Nag-lesson ako ng 2 hours para lang masanay na mag-drive sa right hand drive, buti na lang may coupon ako na kuha na buy 1hr free 1 hour lesson. Hindi naman kahirapan mag-adjust, first few days mdyo mangangapa ka pa, pero after nun ok na. Kumuha ako ng GPS, pwde na google maps actually kaso di ko alam kung malakas sa data consumption ang maps. Minsan mas accurate pa google maps kesa sa garmin GPS ko.
ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
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..
Posts: 334Member
Joined: Sep 03, 2012
ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012
Posts: 434Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2012
You will be paying home loan insurance same lenght as your mortgage if mababa ung deposit for the house.
Just a thought:)
As for car.. I have noticed nga na mas better brand new as per my workmates pero if not in the budget a secondhand suv is ideal. I regretted also buying a jazz before in nz. Very fuel efficient pero mahirap if out of town..imagine punta kami ski resort/volcano d namin na realize ang layu then no gas stations nearby muntik kaming naubosan ng fuel kahit almost full tank pa yun.... Anxiety to the max!! Maliit kasi tank eh and dito long drives and out of town talaga pinaka past time:) ok din ung suv kasi pwding mag carpool then divide on cost of gas lng or if u have visitors at least lahat pwding sama compared sa small car:)
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Joined: Mar 20, 2013
Posts: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
Kng mayrun kang enough funds pwdeng pwede ka bumili ng kotse, merung maraming second hand na car na mura lg. But kng gus2 m tlga bago, I really don't know kng anu kaylangan pra sa mga financing sa car company/dealer.
Ung sa bank namn dapt talga my credit history ka. At ung novated lease, isa yan sa benefit ng mga employee na binibgay ng company. For example u want to buy a car, pwde m un ipa novated lease e before tax salary deduction yan ng payroll system m sau..
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
Posts: 33Member
Joined: Mar 20, 2013
wala nga po enough funds. Plan ko po kasi yun brand new since wala po ako alam masyado sa car. Sa Pinas po kasi nakikigamit lang ako doon. hehehe.
Ask ko na lang din po kung papayag yun company ng novated lease. Baka sakali pumayag para po di ko na need ng credit history. Salamat po
Posts: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
Posts: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
Posts: 33Member
Joined: Mar 20, 2013
ask ko na lang po si company. actually po, may car allowance po kasi na ibibigay si company. pero di po kalakihan yun allowance kasi kasama na dun yung petrol usage. ang problem ko lang po is yung pagbili ng car. kaya po di ako sure kung papayag po sila. salamat po sa information at sa pagsagot po ninyo agad sa tanong ko.
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Joined: Mar 19, 2013
Anyway, saan pa ba kau sa OZ if u don't mind..
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
Posts: 33Member
Joined: Mar 20, 2013
Sa Melbourne po ang punta namin. Nag-email na po ako. Ang kaso po di ko sure kung papayag. Actually po may choice po kasi ako kung company provided vehicle or car allowance. Pinili ko po kasi yung car allowance. Kaso po parang ang hassle po yata kumuha ng bagong kotse sa AU. Salamat po ulit
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Joined: Apr 22, 2013
Maraming salamat po..
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
hopw this helps!
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!!
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Sep 05, 2012
November 2011 - IELTS ( R-8 W-8 L-7.5 S-7 )
April 25, 2012 - ACS submitted (263111)
June 25, 2012 - Victoria SS submitted
July 5, 2012 - ACS received Successful(263111)
July 6, 2012 - EOI submitted (189,190)
September 6, 2012 - Victoria SS received Successful ( requesting EOI)
September 6, 2012 - send EOI reference number to Victoria
September 17, 2012 - received Invitation From Victoria 190
September 18, 2012 - Lodge Application in DIAC
October 1, 2012 - Medicals
October 5, 2012 - CO assigned
October 17, 2012 - Police Clearance Submitted
December 13, 2012 - Visa Grant!
July 25, 2013 - Job Offered and Accepted....
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Tanong lang kung ok na ba bumili ng car kahit walang work... If you can afford it then why not, Melbourne kasi is not Singapore kasi wherein we can practically survive there if walang kotse.
Before sabi ko na bili kaagad ako ng kotse when I arrive but then I later realized that rather stretch my budget and get stressed, I'd rather find a job first then saka nalang bibili ng kotse.
Goodluck!
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!!
Posts: 770Member
Joined: Apr 04, 2012
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
Nominated Occupation: CHEMIST 2111-11
11/MAY/2011 - IELTS Exam
20/JUNE/2011 - Lodged Online Visa Application
15/FEB/2012 - CO Allocation
26/JUNE/2012 - VISA GRANTED! Thank you Lord!
11/APR/2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
10/MAR/2013 - Arrived in Sydney
Posts: 334Member
Joined: Sep 03, 2012
Sa mga tanong kung pwde bumili ng bagong kotse kahit walang credit histsory. Pwde, pero kailangan mo 20% downpayment plus proof na may work ka. Katulad ng karamihan, wala ako alam sa kotse, magaling lang ako sa EZ-Link at mag-book ng taxi using iPhone, so nag-downpayment na lang ako, mdyo na-stretch budget pero may work na naman so I took the risk.
Ang next biggest challenge is mga furniture at appliances, dun mdyo na-stretch na talaga budget ko kasi hindi pala uso dito 0% na interest.
Worth it ba bumili kagad ng kotse kaagad? Sa opinion ko, yes, kasi nasa suburb ako nakatira at terrible public transport sa Sydney.
ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012
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May I ask po kung ano po yun nagrequire sa inyo ng 20% DP? Wala din po kasi ako alam sa kotse kaya po gusto ko po sana bago yun kotse. Required din po kasi sa work kaya wala po ako choice. Salamat po
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Joined: Sep 05, 2012
November 2011 - IELTS ( R-8 W-8 L-7.5 S-7 )
April 25, 2012 - ACS submitted (263111)
June 25, 2012 - Victoria SS submitted
July 5, 2012 - ACS received Successful(263111)
July 6, 2012 - EOI submitted (189,190)
September 6, 2012 - Victoria SS received Successful ( requesting EOI)
September 6, 2012 - send EOI reference number to Victoria
September 17, 2012 - received Invitation From Victoria 190
September 18, 2012 - Lodge Application in DIAC
October 1, 2012 - Medicals
October 5, 2012 - CO assigned
October 17, 2012 - Police Clearance Submitted
December 13, 2012 - Visa Grant!
July 25, 2013 - Job Offered and Accepted....
Posts: 123Member
Joined: Nov 01, 2012
May 2011 - started collecting requirements | 05 Aug 2011 – ACS skill assessment submitted online | 27 Sep 2011 – ACS skill assessment result – Suitable | Oct 2011 - IELTS (L-7.5, R-7.5, W-7, S-6.5) | May 2012 – IELTS (L-8.5, R-8, W-6.5, S-7) | 04 July 2012 – EOI submitted | Sep 2012 – IELTS (L-8.0, R-6.5, W-7.5, S-7) | 01 Nov 2012 – SkillSelect invitation for Subclass 189 (60pts) | 04 Nov 2012 – 189 visa application lodged (3,060AUD) | 09 Nov 2012 - Acknowledgement received | 21 Nov 2012 – CO Allocated | 22 Nov 2012 – Request Checklist from CO for evidence of character and evidence of health | 26 Nov 2012 – Received a call in the office from OZ commission (COE verification) | 06 Dec 2012 – Medical exam at SATA CommHealth | 07 Dec 2012 – Singapore and Phil. NBI Police Clearance submitted to CO | 14 Dec 2012 – Visa Granted! --- Initial entry date: 20Nov2013 Thanks Lord!!!
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ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012
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Nakuha ko yung car ko after 3 days upon paying downpayment, mag-babayad pa lang ako ng first installment ko this week hehe.
Remember, compound interest ang utang, the more frequent you pay (say weekly or fortnightly) the lower the interest you pay.
ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012
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Joined: Nov 01, 2012
May 2011 - started collecting requirements | 05 Aug 2011 – ACS skill assessment submitted online | 27 Sep 2011 – ACS skill assessment result – Suitable | Oct 2011 - IELTS (L-7.5, R-7.5, W-7, S-6.5) | May 2012 – IELTS (L-8.5, R-8, W-6.5, S-7) | 04 July 2012 – EOI submitted | Sep 2012 – IELTS (L-8.0, R-6.5, W-7.5, S-7) | 01 Nov 2012 – SkillSelect invitation for Subclass 189 (60pts) | 04 Nov 2012 – 189 visa application lodged (3,060AUD) | 09 Nov 2012 - Acknowledgement received | 21 Nov 2012 – CO Allocated | 22 Nov 2012 – Request Checklist from CO for evidence of character and evidence of health | 26 Nov 2012 – Received a call in the office from OZ commission (COE verification) | 06 Dec 2012 – Medical exam at SATA CommHealth | 07 Dec 2012 – Singapore and Phil. NBI Police Clearance submitted to CO | 14 Dec 2012 – Visa Granted! --- Initial entry date: 20Nov2013 Thanks Lord!!!
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Skilled – Family Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)
Nominated Occupation: CHEMIST 2111-11
11/MAY/2011 - IELTS Exam
20/JUNE/2011 - Lodged Online Visa Application
15/FEB/2012 - CO Allocation
26/JUNE/2012 - VISA GRANTED! Thank you Lord!
11/APR/2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
10/MAR/2013 - Arrived in Sydney