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  • hotshothotshot Sydney
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    @psychoboy : magkaiba po ba yung type ng transaction na ginawa nyo compared to what @Pau29 mentioned above?

    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 :)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    @psychoboy : magkaiba po ba yung type ng transaction na ginawa nyo compared to what @Pau29 mentioned above?
    this is the same...

    what was not mentioned there is the charges for agent bank.

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
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    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
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    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
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  • hotshothotshot Sydney
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    @psychoboy : magkaiba po ba yung type ng transaction na ginawa nyo compared to what @Pau29 mentioned above?
    this is the same...

    what was not mentioned there is the charges for agent bank.
    i see. so iba pa yung 1/8% sa 1% na charge for the middle bank?

    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 :)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    edited November 2012
    @psychoboy : magkaiba po ba yung type ng transaction na ginawa nyo compared to what @Pau29 mentioned above?
    this is the same...

    what was not mentioned there is the charges for agent bank.
    i see. so iba pa yung 1/8% sa 1% na charge for the middle bank?
    iba yan Sir... yung 1/8% charge is payable to dbs IF you do the transfer via a branch. zero ito kapag via internet.

    habang ang agent bank's fee naman is payable to commonwealth bank sa example na binigay ko.

    so halimbawa you wire 10k sgd via a branch to NAB, fee will be as below:

    30 SGD - wire/cable charge
    12.5 SGD - fee for over the countrr processing
    100 SGD - agent bank fee

    hope this makes it a bit clearer.

    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!!

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
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    @psychoboy : magkaiba po ba yung type ng transaction na ginawa nyo compared to what @Pau29 mentioned above?
    this is the same...

    what was not mentioned there is the charges for agent bank.
    i see. so iba pa yung 1/8% sa 1% na charge for the middle bank?
    iba yan Sir... yung 1/8% charge is payable to dbs IF you do the transfer via a branch. zero ito kapag via internet.

    habang ang agent bank's fee naman is payable to commonwealth bank sa example na binigay ko.

    so halimbawa you wire 10k sgd via a branch to NAB, fee will be as below:

    30 SGD - wire/cable charge
    12.5 SGD - fee for over the countrr processing
    100 SGD - agent bank fee

    hope this makes it a bit clearer.
    ayun. gets ko na. :)

    so pinakamaganda talaga e gumawa ng Commonwealth bank account. sayang din yung 100SGD. 30 plates of chicken rice din yan. hehe

    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 :)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
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    @psychoboy : magkaiba po ba yung type ng transaction na ginawa nyo compared to what @Pau29 mentioned above?
    this is the same...

    what was not mentioned there is the charges for agent bank.
    i see. so iba pa yung 1/8% sa 1% na charge for the middle bank?
    iba yan Sir... yung 1/8% charge is payable to dbs IF you do the transfer via a branch. zero ito kapag via internet.

    habang ang agent bank's fee naman is payable to commonwealth bank sa example na binigay ko.

    so halimbawa you wire 10k sgd via a branch to NAB, fee will be as below:

    30 SGD - wire/cable charge
    12.5 SGD - fee for over the countrr processing
    100 SGD - agent bank fee

    hope this makes it a bit clearer.
    ayun. gets ko na. :)

    so pinakamaganda talaga e gumawa ng Commonwealth bank account. sayang din yung 100SGD. 30 plates of chicken rice din yan. hehe
    oo logically, wala na charge dapat si commonwealth bank if you transfer out from a dbs acct to a commonwealth bank acct...

    sayang nga!! 3 crabs na yan cguro!! ahahha

    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!!

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
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    @psychoboy : magkaiba po ba yung type ng transaction na ginawa nyo compared to what @Pau29 mentioned above?
    this is the same...

    what was not mentioned there is the charges for agent bank.
    i see. so iba pa yung 1/8% sa 1% na charge for the middle bank?
    iba yan Sir... yung 1/8% charge is payable to dbs IF you do the transfer via a branch. zero ito kapag via internet.

    habang ang agent bank's fee naman is payable to commonwealth bank sa example na binigay ko.

    so halimbawa you wire 10k sgd via a branch to NAB, fee will be as below:

    30 SGD - wire/cable charge
    12.5 SGD - fee for over the countrr processing
    100 SGD - agent bank fee

    hope this makes it a bit clearer.
    ayun. gets ko na. :)

    so pinakamaganda talaga e gumawa ng Commonwealth bank account. sayang din yung 100SGD. 30 plates of chicken rice din yan. hehe
    oo logically, wala na charge dapat si commonwealth bank if you transfer out from a dbs acct to a commonwealth bank acct...

    sayang nga!! 3 crabs na yan cguro!! ahahha
    balitaan mo na lang kami dito kung success ang pagbukas ng Commonwealth account nyo. :)

    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 :)

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
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    pwede ba yung magpagawa na lang ako ng Demand Draft sa bank dito sa SG tapos deposit ko na lang pagdating ko sa OZ para fee lang for the Demand Draft ang babayaran ko and nothing else?

    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 :)

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
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    make sure lang po na walang monthly charge ung commonwealth bank account na ioopen nyo pag hindi kayo nakapagdeposit ng minium amount for the first few months. sayang din ang 5 dollars na ikakaltas every month pag nagkataon, unless every month ay may papasok na agad na pera :)

    @hotshot pwede yan hotshot, kailngan may account ka na ioopen kung san mo idedeposit ung bank draft. after 3 - 4 business days maccredit na un sa account mo
    oo nga e...may fee dun sa Commonwealth. parang ok yung NAB Classic Savings Account. ano pa ba ang pinaka-ok? :)

    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 :)

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
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    eto lang sa ngayon ang nakikita kong walang monthly charges - NAB everyday account at citibank everyday account. then gawin nyo open na din ng online saver at the same time, para may interest. ung iba may promo pa na > 5% ang interest for 4 -6 months.

    sa westpac naman - pag nagopen kayo ng account online as migrant, waived ang fee for 12 months. after nun, kakaltasan na nila kung di pa din nakapaghulog
    ano po yung "online saver"? sa NAB po ba yan? sorry ah...inosente pa ko sa mga bank accounts sa oz. haha

    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 :)

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
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    sa NAB iSaver ang tawag, online account lang un na pwede ka magdeposit or magtransfer from your everyday account. wala itong atm / debit card na kasama. optional lang naman ito, pero ung everyday account kasi wala kang kikitain na interest zero talaga, yung online saver mo ang kikita, pero take note na subject to taxes ito, walang patawad hehe

    i see. wala ding monthly charge itong "iSaver" sa NAB?

    thanks for the info po pala. :)

    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 :)

  • hotshothotshot Sydney
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    wala din sa pagkakaalam ko hehe
    okay. noted. thanks! :)

    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 :)

  • lazzing0313lazzing0313 Bangalore
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    Ngwork ako sa SG for 2 years and kakamigrate lng nmen ng hubby ko dto sa OZ last Aug 2012. Sa SG pa lng ngopen na kme ng account sa westpac through online banking. Ang kagandahan nito, walang charges ang pg-open ng account and no deposits needed. Mgfifill up ka lng ng forms online then after ilang days, my account ka na sa kanila.
    hi diane, nabasa ko sa website ng westpac na kailangan pa ng identity check before makapag-deposit dun sa account. ginawa nyo rin ba muna 'to? balak kase namin na dito sa westpac account ipasok yung CPF e hehe. thanks :)
  • RodGanteJrRodGanteJr Brisbane
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    edited June 2013
    Up ko lang po eto kasi po informative and useful. Any updates po on better way to transfer savings from SG to AU? :D

    Please share (update) po yong meron na pong experience. :)

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    25 May 2013 - Heath Requirements Finalised
    12 June 2013 - Application Being Processed Further
    14 June 2013 - 457 Visa Approved (Praise be to God)
    26 July 2013 - Arrival in Brisbane, QLD
    29 July 2013 - First Day of Work
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  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    Up ko lang po eto kasi po informative and useful. Any updates po on better way to transfer savings from SG to AU? :D

    Please share (update) po yong meron na pong experience. :)
    Bank transfer is the only way I can think off mate... :)

    You can do it now as the xrate is around 1.2 SGD to an aussie... Previously, it was 1.3 for us!!

    Congratulations bai!!

    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!!

  • RodGanteJrRodGanteJr Brisbane
    Posts: 206Member
    Joined: May 03, 2013
    Up ko lang po eto kasi po informative and useful. Any updates po on better way to transfer savings from SG to AU? :D

    Please share (update) po yong meron na pong experience. :)
    Bank transfer is the only way I can think off mate... :)

    You can do it now as the xrate is around 1.2 SGD to an aussie... Previously, it was 1.3 for us!!

    Congratulations bai!!
    Thanks bai! Excited na ako. Thanks for all the help. God bless :)

    Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 457) - Sydney, NSW

    21 Feb 2013 - Applied for Jobs (www.seek.com.au & www.linkedin.com)
    28 Feb 2013 - Initial Interview (Skype)
    14 Mar 2013 - Final Interview (Skype)
    05 Apr 2013 - Job Offer
    12 Apr 2013 - Accepted the Job
    18 Apr 2013 - Signed Employment Contract
    26 Apr 2013 - Lodged 457 Visa Application (e457 Employer-Sponsored Visa)
    26 Apr 2013 - Processing Commenced 457 Business Nomination (ANZSCO 131112)
    16 May 2013 - Nomination Approved (Australian Institute of Management - AIM)
    21 May 2013 - Processing Commenced 457 Visa Application
    21 May 2013 - Health Requirements Outstanding (Chest X-Ray Report Required)
    25 May 2013 - Heath Requirements Finalised
    12 June 2013 - Application Being Processed Further
    14 June 2013 - 457 Visa Approved (Praise be to God)
    26 July 2013 - Arrival in Brisbane, QLD
    29 July 2013 - First Day of Work
    28 June 2014 - Relocated to Sydney, NSW
    ...
    Jesus is the greatest gift that you can give to someone. - Archbishop William Goh
    He who sings well prays twice. - St. Augustine

  • meehmoohmeehmooh Perth
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    Has anyone tried to open foreign currency account here in SG... then later transfer to australian bank....? Bumababa ang australian dollars to SG dollars ngayon... Last time was around 1.28 now, 1.1655

    27 March 2013 - EOI Submission
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  • Pau92Pau92 Melbourne
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    Ang ginawa po namin as advised by a friend we open citibank account in sg then we also open here in au. No charges for transfer and it's real time transfer. Best option for us.

    GOD bless!
  • meehmoohmeehmooh Perth
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    @Pau92 ..Paano po na transfer ang money mo from sg to au citibank? As the Au account created while u are still in sg?

    27 March 2013 - EOI Submission
    02 April 2013 - SS Approval
    09 April 2013 - Invitation to Lodge visa
    1 May 2013 - CO allocated
    13 May- Medical Submitted
    28 May - Police clearance submitted

    29 July 2013 ---- VISA GRANT

    • Proverbs 3:5-6
      Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
  • rylynnrylynn Sydney
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    Which is the best option to transfer SGD - NAB, Westpac, Citibank? Thanks :)
    Meron ba nakapag open sa Commonwealth Bank para ma-waived Agent Bank Charges .

    Salamat!

    Nov 30, 2012 - IELTS OBS 7.0
    Dec 21,2012-EA received documents :
    May 21, 2013- Received Positive assessment (released 15 May)
    May 21,2013 - Lodged EOI -Visa 189
    June 3, 2013- Invited Visa 189
    June 4 , 2013 - Lodged Visa
    June 5,2013- Uploaded documents and certificate
    June 15, 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    June 29, 2013- DIAC received medical through SATA Bedok
    July 30,2013- CO Assigned GSM Team 33 Brisbane
    Aug 22,2013- Uploaded SG Clearance (3 weeks processing)
    Aug 23,2013- VISA GRANT (IED June 19 2014)
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  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    Which is the best option to transfer SGD - NAB, Westpac, Citibank? Thanks :)
    Meron ba nakapag open sa Commonwealth Bank para ma-waived Agent Bank Charges .

    Salamat!
    di ata maiiwasan ang agent bank charge... don't worry AUD5 lang naman yun.

    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!!

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    Which is the best option to transfer SGD - NAB, Westpac, Citibank? Thanks :)
    Meron ba nakapag open sa Commonwealth Bank para ma-waived Agent Bank Charges .

    Salamat!
    @rylynn - oh yeah, we used DBS to transfer money into our CBA and NAB account; if mejo malaki laki yung i-remit mo pwede daw sila magbigay ng better rate so try asking for it.

    and yes, DBS charges a fee depending on the amount remitted as well...

    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!!

  • rylynnrylynn Sydney
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    @TasBurrfoot , Thanks po. DBS na kasi kami dito so either NAB or CBA oopen.
    So NAB agent charge $5AUD or depending on amount pa? How about CBA? Ano mas mababa :)
    Thanks :)

    Nov 30, 2012 - IELTS OBS 7.0
    Dec 21,2012-EA received documents :
    May 21, 2013- Received Positive assessment (released 15 May)
    May 21,2013 - Lodged EOI -Visa 189
    June 3, 2013- Invited Visa 189
    June 4 , 2013 - Lodged Visa
    June 5,2013- Uploaded documents and certificate
    June 15, 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    June 29, 2013- DIAC received medical through SATA Bedok
    July 30,2013- CO Assigned GSM Team 33 Brisbane
    Aug 22,2013- Uploaded SG Clearance (3 weeks processing)
    Aug 23,2013- VISA GRANT (IED June 19 2014)
    March 22,2014 - Arrived in Brisbane
    May 21,2014 - Hubby started work
    July 22,2014 -started work

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    @TasBurrfoot , Thanks po. DBS na kasi kami dito so either NAB or CBA oopen.
    So NAB agent charge $5AUD or depending on amount pa? How about CBA? Ano mas mababa :)
    Thanks :)
    think it is all the same... can't remember, very small fee ito eh. ang mahal yung fee deducted ni DBS. just the same carrybels naman.

    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!!

  • sharean07sharean07 Sydney
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    meron po akong nakita from ANZ site
    http://www.anz.com/singapore/en/Personal/deposits/australian-dollar-savings/

    nakalagay sa isa sa mga key benefits nya is Option to open a banking account in Australia if you intend to migrate to Australia

    hndi ko lng sure if may nakatry na :)

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    13Oct12: IELTS Mrs: L: 8 R: 6.5 W:6.5 S:7 Overall: 7
    2Feb13: IELTS Mr: L: 7 R: 6.5 W:6.5 S:7 Overall: 7
    5April13: TRA acknowledgement- Mrs
    11April13: TRA acknowledgement - Mr
    17May13: TRA result- Mrs - SUCCESSFUL
    23May13: TRA result- Mr - SUCCESSFUL
    27June13: Lodge ACT SS application
    07Aug13: ACT SS Approved; Invitation Recieved (Thank You Lord:))
    15Aug13: Lodge Visa 190
    23Aug13: Medicals Done (Point Medical Paragon SG)
    23Sept13: CO allocated - Adelaide GSM Team 6 (Praise God!)
    16Oct2013: VISA GRANT (Glory be to God!) - IED Aug 2014

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  • meehmoohmeehmooh Perth
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    @TasBurrfoot .. roughly po how much percent dededuct ni DBS sa total remit mo po? Ask lng din po ako if pwede ma view ang account such as online banking if naga pag open ka na ng account from NAB while still outside Au? Thanks po

    27 March 2013 - EOI Submission
    02 April 2013 - SS Approval
    09 April 2013 - Invitation to Lodge visa
    1 May 2013 - CO allocated
    13 May- Medical Submitted
    28 May - Police clearance submitted

    29 July 2013 ---- VISA GRANT

    • Proverbs 3:5-6
      Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    @TasBurrfoot .. roughly po how much percent dededuct ni DBS sa total remit mo po? Ask lng din po ako if pwede ma view ang account such as online banking if naga pag open ka na ng account from NAB while still outside Au? Thanks po
    1/8 of 1% sa total amount ata... cannot remember; you can check sa dbs website and look for fees.

    nope, you don't have access to your online banking yet. they can be able to confirm though how much pera ko if you ask. and ang pinaka importante, this starts to earn interests.

    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!!

  • emmyemmy North Ryde
    Posts: 89Member
    Joined: Dec 30, 2012
    Ang ginawa po namin as advised by a friend we open citibank account in sg then we also open here in au. No charges for transfer and it's real time transfer. Best option for us.
    GOD bless!
    Actually ito din yung iniisip ko na simplest way. My question is, okay ba yung exchange rate?

    Has anyone else done this? Pwede makahingi ng feedback and opinion? Thank you!

    Visa 190
    1 March 2013 - VETASSESS Submitted
    22 April 2013 - IELTS Results (OBS-8)
    21 June 2013 - VETASSESS Results: Positive
    26 June 2013 - EOI Submitted
    27 June 2013 - WA SS Application
    28 June 2013 - WA SS Approved
    02 July 2013 - Invitation To Apply for Visa 190
    04 July 2013 - Visa Lodged
    10 July 2013 - Medicals
    23 July 2013 - CO Allocated
    1 Aug 2013 - Form 80 Submitted
    14 Aug 2013 - SG COC Issued and Submitted
    15 Aug 2013 - Visa Grant

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Ang ginawa po namin as advised by a friend we open citibank account in sg then we also open here in au. No charges for transfer and it's real time transfer. Best option for us.
    GOD bless!
    Actually ito din yung iniisip ko na simplest way. My question is, okay ba yung exchange rate?

    Has anyone else done this? Pwede makahingi ng feedback and opinion? Thank you!
    I thought about this before but I saw that CBA had the highest interest - besides yung sa Citibank, di masyado clearcut yung account opening procedures nila for new migrants unlike sa CBA and NAB.

    But definitely, totoo na this should come out as very convenient.

    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!!

  • emmyemmy North Ryde
    Posts: 89Member
    Joined: Dec 30, 2012
    Hi @TasBurrfoot thank you sa prompt reply.

    Nag online application na ako sa CBA (Commonwealth Bank of Australia).
    So, okay lang ba na sa Citibank SG na lang, then pagdating sa AU, withdraw ko ung amount and then deposit ko sa CBA?

    Sa way na ito, convenient, minimal charges and less deductions, tama ba? :)

    Visa 190
    1 March 2013 - VETASSESS Submitted
    22 April 2013 - IELTS Results (OBS-8)
    21 June 2013 - VETASSESS Results: Positive
    26 June 2013 - EOI Submitted
    27 June 2013 - WA SS Application
    28 June 2013 - WA SS Approved
    02 July 2013 - Invitation To Apply for Visa 190
    04 July 2013 - Visa Lodged
    10 July 2013 - Medicals
    23 July 2013 - CO Allocated
    1 Aug 2013 - Form 80 Submitted
    14 Aug 2013 - SG COC Issued and Submitted
    15 Aug 2013 - Visa Grant

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