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Posts: 334Member
Joined: Sep 03, 2012
ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012
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: 33Member
Joined: Mar 20, 2013
okay po. salamat po. pahabol pong tanong work visa po ba kayo or you applied as immigrant? Work visa po kasi ako, di ko sure kung pwede ko magamit yun license ng pinas to drive sa Melbourne. Sino po kaya makakatulong sumagot? Salamat po
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
ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012
Posts: 481Member
Joined: Dec 15, 2012
21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
8 Jan 2013 - visa approved
Posts: 159Member
Joined: Apr 15, 2013
Wife is the primary visa applicant.
Primary School Teacher : 241211
Dec 2007 - IELTS (Academic Module)
May 2008 - Positive Skills Assessment
22 June 2008 - Lodged Visa 175
04 Jan 2013 - CO allocated (Team 6), CO requested for PCC,
Medicals, copies of new passport
16 Jan 2013 - Medicals done at St. Luke's
22 Jan 2013 - Medical referred to MOC
19 Feb 2013 - Assigned to new CO (Team 7)
13 Apr 2013 - Medical finalised
15 Apr 2013 - Visa Grant!!!
07 Dec 2013 - IELTS Academic L=8.5 R=8.5 W=8.0 S=8.5 OBS=8.5
28 Dec 2013 - Flight to Melbourne
“Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Forget about those who don’t. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would most likely be worth it.”
― Harvey MacKay
Posts: 33Member
Joined: Mar 20, 2013
Maraming salamat po sa pagsagot. Natsek ko na din po sa Vicroads na pwede magdrive using Phil license as long as 457 visa po. Ang iwworry ko na lang po is paano kumuha ng license sa Pinas in 1 week time. Thank you po ulit
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Posts: 481Member
Joined: Dec 15, 2012
Pero kung dito ka rin naman kukuha ng DL, learner's ang bibigay kasi. So you can't drive alone for 100 hours. Kailangan may kasama ka na may license.
21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
8 Jan 2013 - visa approved
Posts: 33Member
Joined: Mar 20, 2013
Posts: 333Member
Joined: Jan 07, 2013
Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
YEAR 2012 - Collated all required documents and RPL
Jan. 06, 2013 - ACS (RPL) Submitted
Feb. 02, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC)
Feb. 15, 2013 - L-8.0 R-7.0 S-6.5 W-6.0 (Charge to experience)
Mar. 14, 2013 - ACS Stage 4 - In Progress
Mar. 15, 2013 - ACS Suitable 9+ Years Work Experience
Apr. 06, 2013 - IELTS Exam 2 (IDP)
Apr. 19, 2013 - L-8.5 R-7.0 S-7.5 W-7.5
Apr. 19, 2013 - EOI 190 & VIC SS Submitted
Apr. 24, 2013 - VIC SS Acknowledgement Received
May 03, 2013 - Updated EOI, Submitted 189 with 65 points
May 06, 2013 - Received DIAC invite
June 06, 2013 - Lodged VISA 189
Aug. 03 2013 - Medicals Done @NHSI
Aug. 06 2013 - CO Allocated, Adelaide Team 6
Aug. 06 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Aug. 08 2013 - Uploaded ITRs, payslips & Form 80
Aug, 14 2013 - Daughter's Medical referred to MOC
Sep. 18 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!! IED Aug. 2014
Nov. 12 2013 - MNL - MEL via PAL
Jan. 14 2014 - Job Offer
Jan. 20 2014 - First day of work!
Posts: 434Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2012
I want to pay some of it using my credit card in that way if i pay on time i will have no interest plus i can attach it with my salary packaging to help pay it off. The rest i will pay in cash in that way ang utang ko sa credit card ko lng. Also i get reward points:) hehehe.
Is this a good idea?
Kasi before my experience was i got a personal loan for a car but i had to pay interest plus insurance for the loan which worked out still a moderate amount weekly,
So this time i want to avoid sana paying the loan insuramce and interest.
Feasible po bah yung idea? Thanks:)
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Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Hope 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: 434Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2012
But for those who opted for loans..financing. My loan insurance po bah and how much is the interest if i do not find one that offers 0%interest?
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: 434Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2012
http://www.carloans.com.au/guides/0-zero-percent-car-loans-the-truth/
http://www.carsguide.com.au/news-and-reviews/car-news/brands_cut_car_finance_to_0_per_cent
Zero percent interest on financing..i keep seeing it sa tv and flyers eh. Dami pa lang catch. I did not mean with banks.. Heheheheh.
Kasi naka try before ung friend ko with harvey norman 18 months 0% fiancing for furnitures.. Very sulit in a sense to furnish their new house. So i thought may ganyan din sa car dealerships.
http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Honda-CRV-2007/AGC-AD-13673558/?Cr=6 this is the car i want.. I can afford to pay half cash but the other half i either 1. Bank loan 2. Car financing 3. Credit card?????
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Joined: Dec 15, 2012
Tsaka elaine, pansin ko it has about 120,000 kms on it na. It's kinda high. Yung 6-monthly servicing nito, I'm thinking, mahal siguro. I'm just thinking, you're forking out at least 14k, malaking halaga na rin. In my opinion, may available VW gulf with 15,000 km 2010 model at <$16k for example. Low mileage na yun compared to a 120,000 km. You can't go wrong with a VW really, maganda reviews niyan, consistent. Just my two-cents lang naman if you're considering other options within a set budget.
Also sabi nila, if buying second-hand, buy from a dealer UNLESS you know the private seller. Kasi, with a dealer, may habol ka with the law. Wala daw masyado laws protecting against private dealings eh, in case magka-aberya.
A few months back, Nissan was offering 0% interest on their Dualis, Xtrail, Murano. Pero you're right, madami fine-print. Parang ok lang siya for brand-new cars. May tiningnan kasi ako nung Subaru XV demo car with 12% interest. Mas mura pa rin kesa a zero % Dualis, for example. Tapos mas loaded ang Subaru XV compared with the Dualis. Kaya kahit demo car yung XV, parang mas sulit pa rin. Eh, pag demo car, good as brand new pa rin yan eh. With 2nd-hand price. With brand new coverage, road-side assist etc.
As to your question, nagtanong ako sa NAB for personal loans dati. And if you're cashing out at least 5-7k for a car, baka less interest. Though I didn't get to the point na nag-apply ako ng loan. Maybe you can consider that?
Actually, sa kaka-research ko about cars and such, hindi tuloy ako nakabili hehe. Andami kasing kailangan isipin talaga. Hayz! [-(
21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
8 Jan 2013 - visa approved
Posts: 434Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2012
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
We found a car that matched our budget in a town south of Melbourne - it was from a 2nd hand car dealer and we just paid the old man a downpayment of $500 earlier today. Tomorrow afternoon, we will pay for the balance and we shall proceed to have the registration transferred.
Oh yeah, I bought my dedicted GPS earlier today as well... We could not trust our 3 year old iPhones as the battery has become very faulty lately.
Am excited to drive!! AHahaha... Been deprived of this whilst we were living in Singapore for 4 years.
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: 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: 877Member
Joined: Mar 16, 2011
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."
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: 212Member
Joined: May 23, 2013
tanong ko pala pag may sg license ka (husband got one pero "license without driving" mode here) does he need to take driving exam ulit dyan? sorry d ko na backread and discussion na to.
Main applicant : husband Occupation: Software Engineer
June 2, 2013 : Submitted ACS Skills assessment
July 27,2013 : IELTS GT- Competent
Sept.3,2013 : ACS suitable AQF Bachelor Degree, 8yrs
*ayaw na mag ielts after 3 takes- 55pts. waiting for NSW state sponsorship
May 22,2015 : NSW invitation recieved
June 12,2015 : Skillselect invitation to apply visa
June 16,2015: Lodge visa, Applied SG COC
July 3,2015 : All documents, medicals,COC uploaded
August 7, 2015: CO Allocated. Asking for Form 80.
August 25, 2015: Visa Grant
Oct.20,2015: Last day of work in SG
NOv-Dec 2015: Bakasyon gallore in Pinas
Jan 2016: THE BIG MOVE!!!
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*Your's truly: RN
August 2013: IELTS Academic : Competent [OBS 7 needed]
March 29,2014 : OET Exam SG
April 17,2014 : Passed OET
May 20 ,2014: Sent Ahpra NSW application
Jan 20,2015: Referral for Bridging Program
April 20-July 4: Bridging Course in ACN Sydney
July 5, 2015: Awaiting AHPRA registration.
Aug.20,2015: Ahpra registration finalized
Aug, 21: Last day of work in SG
Aug 25,2015 : Visa Grant (190) Thank you Lord!
Sept 15,2015: Initial Entry (alone)
Sept 21,2015: Back in SG
Nov-Dec 2015: Pinas, bakasyon gallore
Jan 2016: THE BIG MOVE!!
*** Currently happily working at NSW Health***
Life has been great!
Posts: 183Member
Joined: Feb 14, 2012
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
Posts: 212Member
Joined: May 23, 2013
Main applicant : husband Occupation: Software Engineer
June 2, 2013 : Submitted ACS Skills assessment
July 27,2013 : IELTS GT- Competent
Sept.3,2013 : ACS suitable AQF Bachelor Degree, 8yrs
*ayaw na mag ielts after 3 takes- 55pts. waiting for NSW state sponsorship
May 22,2015 : NSW invitation recieved
June 12,2015 : Skillselect invitation to apply visa
June 16,2015: Lodge visa, Applied SG COC
July 3,2015 : All documents, medicals,COC uploaded
August 7, 2015: CO Allocated. Asking for Form 80.
August 25, 2015: Visa Grant
Oct.20,2015: Last day of work in SG
NOv-Dec 2015: Bakasyon gallore in Pinas
Jan 2016: THE BIG MOVE!!!
---------*****---------*****---------*****--------
*Your's truly: RN
August 2013: IELTS Academic : Competent [OBS 7 needed]
March 29,2014 : OET Exam SG
April 17,2014 : Passed OET
May 20 ,2014: Sent Ahpra NSW application
Jan 20,2015: Referral for Bridging Program
April 20-July 4: Bridging Course in ACN Sydney
July 5, 2015: Awaiting AHPRA registration.
Aug.20,2015: Ahpra registration finalized
Aug, 21: Last day of work in SG
Aug 25,2015 : Visa Grant (190) Thank you Lord!
Sept 15,2015: Initial Entry (alone)
Sept 21,2015: Back in SG
Nov-Dec 2015: Pinas, bakasyon gallore
Jan 2016: THE BIG MOVE!!
*** Currently happily working at NSW Health***
Life has been great!
Posts: 877Member
Joined: Mar 16, 2011
Kukunin ba nila yung luma? Para ipa photocopy or scan nalang namin as proof na matagal nang nag dadrive?
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."
Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 11, 2011
if you are in NSW you need a proof/certificate indicating the initial date you got your license ... this is if you are aiming for the full and un-restricted license ... if you are on your P it does not matter as long as you got your PH license ... you need to present your license card no photocopy
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Joined: Mar 16, 2011
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."
Posts: 334Member
Joined: Sep 03, 2012
ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012