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Posts: 24Member
Joined: Dec 22, 2012
Posts: 104Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2011
Posts: 158Member
Joined: Sep 24, 2012
via MARA agent
29 January- Lodged 190
06 February- Medicals uploaded
22 March- NBI uploaded
22 April- CO assigned
14 May- SG PC uploaded
28 August- Visa Granted! (IED May 14, 2014- WA)
Posts: 24Member
Joined: Dec 22, 2012
Posts: 199Member
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
Here is my timeline with fees incurred
2012
April 21- IELTS Passed (British Council Sg S$310)/ April-March -requirements for VETASSES, CTC 4 copies,DHL etc. (S$600)/March 19- Apply VETASSES online ($1150 aud)/June 06, 2012 - VETASSES (Architectural Draftsman) feedback positive /August 08- Apply EOI visa 190 at 70 points/September 11- Resubmit EOI (Was asked to change EOI form)/November 22- Apply for SS in WA (arch draftsman still available)/November 22- Resubmit EOI (changed the State from Victoria to WA)/December 05- Initial Contact by DIAC saying WA is interested./December 07- WA SS approved December 10- DIAC Invitation received (1 week down ecomm) December 14- Lodged Visa $3050aud (plus technical issues of ecom visa was "lodged" December 21 daw)/ Dec 28 - Medicals (frontload)/January 8 -CO Assigned/January 23-PCC/ JANUARY 23---VISA GRANT!!!!!!!!!!
Posts: 153Member
Joined: Sep 10, 2012
Posts: 17Member
Joined: Nov 09, 2012
Posts: 15Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2012
16-AUG-2012 : IELTS
18-AUG-2012 : Vetassess Applied
03-OCT-2012 : Vetassess Suscessful
11-OCT-2012 : WA SS Applied
06-NOV-2012 : WA SS Successful
07-NOV-2012 : ITA
08-NOV-2012 : Lodged 190
12-NOV-2012 : Meds
14-NOV-2012 : DIAC Acknowledgement Mail
15-NOV-2012 : PCC
23-NOV-2012 : CO allocated
29-NOV-2012 : Resent PCC via email
06-DEC-2012 : Grant
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
Ayos..
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: 107Member
Joined: Mar 25, 2012
Accountant General (221111)
Jun 2012- IELTS; 7 Jul 2012 - EOI Submitted;31 Aug 2012-Requested WA State Sponsorship; 9 Oct 2012 - Received, Signed & sent WA State sponsorship agreement; 10 Oct 2012 Invitation Received to appy for a Visa; 23 Oct 2012 Submitted Visa; 25 Oct 2012- Acknowledgement of valid application received; 13 Nov 2012- CO Allocation(GSM.Team33-CO JL); 17 Nov 2012-went for Medical but my name was not yet on their INBOX:(? ; 19 Nov 2012-Sent email to Case Officer for a new Health ID No; 22 Nov 2012-Case Officer sent new Health ID No; 23 Nov 2012- Medical done; 28 Nov 2012-Uploaded Form 80; 03 Dec 2012- VISA GRANT-Thank you LORD; 22 Mar 2013-Initial Entry Date Deadline
Thank you LORD!
Posts: 107Member
Joined: Mar 25, 2012
..pero I met a lot of Pinoy na dito sa Perth, Mga very supportive talaga...
Accountant General (221111)
Jun 2012- IELTS; 7 Jul 2012 - EOI Submitted;31 Aug 2012-Requested WA State Sponsorship; 9 Oct 2012 - Received, Signed & sent WA State sponsorship agreement; 10 Oct 2012 Invitation Received to appy for a Visa; 23 Oct 2012 Submitted Visa; 25 Oct 2012- Acknowledgement of valid application received; 13 Nov 2012- CO Allocation(GSM.Team33-CO JL); 17 Nov 2012-went for Medical but my name was not yet on their INBOX:(? ; 19 Nov 2012-Sent email to Case Officer for a new Health ID No; 22 Nov 2012-Case Officer sent new Health ID No; 23 Nov 2012- Medical done; 28 Nov 2012-Uploaded Form 80; 03 Dec 2012- VISA GRANT-Thank you LORD; 22 Mar 2013-Initial Entry Date Deadline
Thank you LORD!
Posts: 1,004Member
Joined: Jan 04, 2013
Feb. 9, 2017- SS SA application submitted
Mar. 2, 2017- SS approval (ITA received)
Mar. 31, 2017- Medical @ nationwide cebu
Apr. 11- medical cleared (son)
Apr. 12- Medical cleared (me and my spouse)
Apr. 14- Visa Lodge
Apr. 24- CO contact asking for certified copy of passport for my son and my evidence of overseas study. CO Ruth
Same day - complied all requested docs.
June 9, 2017- 2nd CO contact- no docs requested (automated email for the delay of visa grant)
September 13, 2017 - VISA GRANT!!!! CO Ruth- team adelaide
BM - November 2017
TYL
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
goodluck... pagdating namin dyan.. ikaw na ang manlilibre..
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: 99Member
Joined: Dec 30, 2012
december 5 , 2012- received COE
december 12, 2012 - sent papers to embassy
december 17, 2012 - confirmation the receipt of my papers
december 22, 2012 - received email for medicals
january 4, 2013 - medicals
january 10, 2013 - medicals uploaded
february 5, 2013- visa denied
february 15, 2013 - lodged my visa again for the second time
february 20, 2013- confirmation of the receipt of my documents
february 28, 2013- additional documents requested
march 2, 2013 - sent additional documents thru mail
march 27, 2013 - additional documents requested ( updated / new COE-- to make sure i didnt withdraw my enrollment in school)
mach 28, 2013- sent additional papers thru FAX and EMAIL
april 9, 2013- visa granted! ( finally!)
april 12, 2013 - arrived in Perth
april 23, 2013- school orientation
april 29, 2013 - regular class started!
-studied for 1 year -
april 20, 2014 - lodge second student visa online onshore
april 28, 2014 - medicals
may 5,2014- second student visa granted
november 11, 2014- got married in Australia with my Fil-ausie bf for 2 yrs
december 18,2014 - lodgedSpouse visa 820 - onshore
and the waiting game starts
also hired an agent to assist my application.
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
sge pagdating namin dyan professional chef kana.. so masarap na ang bbq party.. lol.
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: 15Member
Joined: Aug 27, 2012
16-AUG-2012 : IELTS
18-AUG-2012 : Vetassess Applied
03-OCT-2012 : Vetassess Suscessful
11-OCT-2012 : WA SS Applied
06-NOV-2012 : WA SS Successful
07-NOV-2012 : ITA
08-NOV-2012 : Lodged 190
12-NOV-2012 : Meds
14-NOV-2012 : DIAC Acknowledgement Mail
15-NOV-2012 : PCC
23-NOV-2012 : CO allocated
29-NOV-2012 : Resent PCC via email
06-DEC-2012 : Grant
Posts: 71Member
Joined: Dec 01, 2011
By the way, normally ano pala yung reasons ng employer for rejecting your application, need b Talaga ng local experience?....
Sana makahanap k na ng work and sana rin pag nag settle n kami dyan mas marami ng opportunities for accountants.....
Keep going
:>
Posts: 107Member
Joined: Mar 25, 2012
Accountant General (221111)
Jun 2012- IELTS; 7 Jul 2012 - EOI Submitted;31 Aug 2012-Requested WA State Sponsorship; 9 Oct 2012 - Received, Signed & sent WA State sponsorship agreement; 10 Oct 2012 Invitation Received to appy for a Visa; 23 Oct 2012 Submitted Visa; 25 Oct 2012- Acknowledgement of valid application received; 13 Nov 2012- CO Allocation(GSM.Team33-CO JL); 17 Nov 2012-went for Medical but my name was not yet on their INBOX:(? ; 19 Nov 2012-Sent email to Case Officer for a new Health ID No; 22 Nov 2012-Case Officer sent new Health ID No; 23 Nov 2012- Medical done; 28 Nov 2012-Uploaded Form 80; 03 Dec 2012- VISA GRANT-Thank you LORD; 22 Mar 2013-Initial Entry Date Deadline
Thank you LORD!
Posts: 107Member
Joined: Mar 25, 2012
"We have considered your resume for both the role you applied for and other positions we are currently recruiting for. You have relevant skills and experience that look appropriate for this role, however, we are progressing with other candidates at this stage who have a closer fit to the parameters that have been set.
Should a role become available that is suited to your skills, we will certainly be in contact with you. Until such time, we wish you well in your job search and appreciate your continued interest in the positions we have advertised."
Accountant General (221111)
Jun 2012- IELTS; 7 Jul 2012 - EOI Submitted;31 Aug 2012-Requested WA State Sponsorship; 9 Oct 2012 - Received, Signed & sent WA State sponsorship agreement; 10 Oct 2012 Invitation Received to appy for a Visa; 23 Oct 2012 Submitted Visa; 25 Oct 2012- Acknowledgement of valid application received; 13 Nov 2012- CO Allocation(GSM.Team33-CO JL); 17 Nov 2012-went for Medical but my name was not yet on their INBOX:(? ; 19 Nov 2012-Sent email to Case Officer for a new Health ID No; 22 Nov 2012-Case Officer sent new Health ID No; 23 Nov 2012- Medical done; 28 Nov 2012-Uploaded Form 80; 03 Dec 2012- VISA GRANT-Thank you LORD; 22 Mar 2013-Initial Entry Date Deadline
Thank you LORD!
Posts: 107Member
Joined: Mar 25, 2012
Accountant General (221111)
Jun 2012- IELTS; 7 Jul 2012 - EOI Submitted;31 Aug 2012-Requested WA State Sponsorship; 9 Oct 2012 - Received, Signed & sent WA State sponsorship agreement; 10 Oct 2012 Invitation Received to appy for a Visa; 23 Oct 2012 Submitted Visa; 25 Oct 2012- Acknowledgement of valid application received; 13 Nov 2012- CO Allocation(GSM.Team33-CO JL); 17 Nov 2012-went for Medical but my name was not yet on their INBOX:(? ; 19 Nov 2012-Sent email to Case Officer for a new Health ID No; 22 Nov 2012-Case Officer sent new Health ID No; 23 Nov 2012- Medical done; 28 Nov 2012-Uploaded Form 80; 03 Dec 2012- VISA GRANT-Thank you LORD; 22 Mar 2013-Initial Entry Date Deadline
Thank you LORD!
Posts: 107Member
Joined: Mar 25, 2012
Accountant General (221111)
Jun 2012- IELTS; 7 Jul 2012 - EOI Submitted;31 Aug 2012-Requested WA State Sponsorship; 9 Oct 2012 - Received, Signed & sent WA State sponsorship agreement; 10 Oct 2012 Invitation Received to appy for a Visa; 23 Oct 2012 Submitted Visa; 25 Oct 2012- Acknowledgement of valid application received; 13 Nov 2012- CO Allocation(GSM.Team33-CO JL); 17 Nov 2012-went for Medical but my name was not yet on their INBOX:(? ; 19 Nov 2012-Sent email to Case Officer for a new Health ID No; 22 Nov 2012-Case Officer sent new Health ID No; 23 Nov 2012- Medical done; 28 Nov 2012-Uploaded Form 80; 03 Dec 2012- VISA GRANT-Thank you LORD; 22 Mar 2013-Initial Entry Date Deadline
Thank you LORD!
Posts: 71Member
Joined: Dec 01, 2011
Nag check din kase ako seek.com dami rin openings pero di rin siguro ganun kadali makapasok...
CPA as in CPA Australia or recognized nila CPA sa pinas..
Posts: 53Member
Joined: Jun 28, 2011
1 week after I landed here, naghanap muna ako ng casual job, which was a go-kart race official. Dami ko rin inapalayan na casual jobs pero I guess dun papasok yung local experience, need kasi nila ng local reference sa mga previous jobs mo. I noticed na hndi nila need ng Certificate of employment dito, kundi local references ng previous employers (phone numbers/email). Buti na lang natsambahan ko yung work na yun kung saan wala naman hiningi na experience or references, need lang talaga na pakita na determined & interested ka sa work na ina-aplyan mo. Pampalipas-oras lang talaga (and pandagdag budget na din ung casual work na yun, since 3-4 days a week lang and 5 hrs per day. Nakakaburo kasi talaga pag sa house ka lang maglalagi, lalo't puro rejections matatanggap mo sa email pag nag-aapply ka. By the way, I noticed na basic requirement nga pala ng (almost all) jobs dito is meron kang Driver's License & own vehicle. Sakto nung nag-aapply ako sa casual job na yun kumuha na ko ng 2nd hand car (below 2K ang price, hehe) and na-convert ko na yung license ko. I cant stress enough yung importance ng 2 items na to. I suggest na maglaan kayo ng budget para dito.
Shortly after that, I found a full-time job. Around 1 month ng pamamalagi ko dito sa Perth. Again, wala naman hiningi na local experience,but this time nanghingi sila ng references. So binigay ko yung mga names and contact # ng mga former bosses ko. It was indeed an answered prayer. No kidding, I do say my prayers before ko simulan yung pagsi-send ko ng resumes and before ako matulog sa gabi.
I remember when I was bored one time, umupo ako sa may fountain dun sa may tapat ng Perth train stn, I met 2 pinoys. One was a 457 visa Mining mechanic from QLD na natanggal sa work and nagki-kwento na kagagaling lang nya sa immig office to ask about bridging visa (nag interstate sya hoping to land a mining job dito sa WA), and yung isang pinoy was an elderly woman who's been here 25 yrs, cleaner sya sa sikat na hotel sa Perth. Tinanong ko pa nga sya kung pwede nya ko ipasok as cleaner sa work nya. hehe... Nag-advise pa nga sya na pumunta daw ako sa nearby cathedral kasi dun daw nasasagot mga dasal nya, which proved to have the same effect on me. Since bago lang ako, eager ako marinig yung mga kwento and tips nila about sa AU, and dami ko naman natutunan sa knila. Another tip ko sa mga pupunta dito is dont be afraid to say "Kabayan?" & hello sa mga fellow Pinoys, who knows, you might be meeting God-sent angel to help you land your job.
And my best advise? Bring lots of prayers, smiles, determination and hope (and syempre, budget). As of the moment, sobrang miss ko na wife & kids ko, kaya naisipan ko mag-post ng experience ko dito, baka sakali may ma-inspire pa ko, rather than magmukmok sa homesickness. Hoping to be able to bring them over in about 2 month's time.
12/10/2011 - IELTS L=8.5, R=8.0, W=7.5, S=7.0
01/15/2012 - EA skills assessment application
02/23/2012 - EA positive Assessment
03/20/2012 - WA SS approved
03/25/2012 - Lodged visa 176 application
05/10/2012 - COC application, uploaded NBI
05/18/2012 - Medicals via e-health
05/24/2012 - VISA GRANTED!!!
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
so yung full time work nyo is related to your skill?
also, i remember kayo yata ung nagtanong about converting SG driving license, so exempted na ba sa exam khit na less than 2 years valid ang SG license nyo?
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: 1,004Member
Joined: Jan 04, 2013
Feb. 9, 2017- SS SA application submitted
Mar. 2, 2017- SS approval (ITA received)
Mar. 31, 2017- Medical @ nationwide cebu
Apr. 11- medical cleared (son)
Apr. 12- Medical cleared (me and my spouse)
Apr. 14- Visa Lodge
Apr. 24- CO contact asking for certified copy of passport for my son and my evidence of overseas study. CO Ruth
Same day - complied all requested docs.
June 9, 2017- 2nd CO contact- no docs requested (automated email for the delay of visa grant)
September 13, 2017 - VISA GRANT!!!! CO Ruth- team adelaide
BM - November 2017
TYL
Posts: 53Member
Joined: Jun 28, 2011
about sa driver's license conversion, yup, na-exempt ako hehe... mabait naman kasi yung nasa licensing centre, kasi dapat daw P-plate holder lang kasi less than 2 yrs, pinagbigyan na nya ako, ginawa na full license. Although if ever, ok lang naman kung sakaling Probationary yung license ko, kasi may certain restrictions lang naman tsaka may P na nakalagay sa vehicle mo. Siguro nakatulong din yung 10+ years ko na Phil DL kasi pinakita ko din yun.
12/10/2011 - IELTS L=8.5, R=8.0, W=7.5, S=7.0
01/15/2012 - EA skills assessment application
02/23/2012 - EA positive Assessment
03/20/2012 - WA SS approved
03/25/2012 - Lodged visa 176 application
05/10/2012 - COC application, uploaded NBI
05/18/2012 - Medicals via e-health
05/24/2012 - VISA GRANTED!!!
Posts: 53Member
Joined: Jun 28, 2011
12/10/2011 - IELTS L=8.5, R=8.0, W=7.5, S=7.0
01/15/2012 - EA skills assessment application
02/23/2012 - EA positive Assessment
03/20/2012 - WA SS approved
03/25/2012 - Lodged visa 176 application
05/10/2012 - COC application, uploaded NBI
05/18/2012 - Medicals via e-health
05/24/2012 - VISA GRANTED!!!
Posts: 153Member
Joined: Sep 10, 2012
@brent.. nice to hear about your story!
si hubby, parang mababaliw na rin sa dami ng regret letters na natatanggap.
Posts: 47Member
Joined: Apr 05, 2013
june28 2012-RSMS VISA SUB CLASS 119 visa and nomination lodged
july 10 2012- ack asked me and my wife to take medical exam
aug 3 2012- medicals done
march 25 2013- co requested additional doc( singapore police clearance) BUT STILL DONT HAVE NOMINATION GRANT
april 15 2013- Singapore COC submitted via courier to MA
april 16 2013- VISA GRANTED!!!!
june 5 2013- flying to Perth ..thanks god..
Posts: 104Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2011