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  • GoriGori Sydney
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Nov 05, 2012
    Thank you amcaperforu.. I hope to be one success story of a jobseeker who land on an OZ job while offshore..

    BTw, kamusta application nyo ng nanay mo?
    I am so happy today that I received 3 calls from recruiters while I am still in Europe.
    Tomorrow I have a skype interview.

    I am not setting expectations from them but at least it is a positive sign that they consider my CV even offshore. I hope this situation will be better when I will be in Sydney in August. Still, fingers-crossed
    Good luck @Gori...

    262113 Systems Administrator
    IELTS: 13/08/2011 L:7.5 R:6.5 W:6.5 S:7.5 Overall: 7
    02 Oct 2012: ACS Submitted
    25 Oct 2012: ACS Result
    05 Nov 2012: NSW SS Submitted
    09 Jan 2013: NSW SS Ack Received
    05 Mar 2013: NSW SS Approval
    21 Mar 2013 : Lodged Application 190
    12 Apr 2013: CO Team 33 Brisbane DC
    23 Apr 2013: Visa Grant

  • olrac183olrac183 Tokyo
    Posts: 80Member
    Joined: Apr 02, 2011
    gori, may we know your work background and why are you moving in AU and not stay in EU?
  • GoriGori Sydney
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Nov 05, 2012
    edited May 2013
    gori, may we know your work background and why are you moving in AU and not stay in EU?
    Hello Carlo,

    Good question. I live for 5 years in Europe. 1 year in Germany and 4 in the Czech Republic.
    I am eligible for permanent residency in CZ next year but i chose Australia because I find Europe very constricting. Language barrier is a huge consideration. I can learn to speak Czech to be granted PR but I can only use the language within the country. Although having a CZ PR enables to me to work within Europe but still there is language requirement in each country.

    Australia offers greater opportunities not to mention that salary could be 2-3X more than I am receiving now. :D

    Isa pa, sobrang lamig dito. I'm IT nga pala SAP Basis administrator.

    262113 Systems Administrator
    IELTS: 13/08/2011 L:7.5 R:6.5 W:6.5 S:7.5 Overall: 7
    02 Oct 2012: ACS Submitted
    25 Oct 2012: ACS Result
    05 Nov 2012: NSW SS Submitted
    09 Jan 2013: NSW SS Ack Received
    05 Mar 2013: NSW SS Approval
    21 Mar 2013 : Lodged Application 190
    12 Apr 2013: CO Team 33 Brisbane DC
    23 Apr 2013: Visa Grant

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    gori, may we know your work background and why are you moving in AU and not stay in EU?
    Hello Carlo,

    Good question. I live for 5 years in Europe. 1 year in Germany and 4 in the Czech Republic.
    I am eligible for permanent residency in CZ next year but i chose Australia because I find Europe very constricting. Language barrier is a huge consideration. I can learn to speak Czech to be granted PR but I can only use the language within the country. Although having a CZ PR enables to me to work within Europe but still there is language requirement in each country.

    Australia offers greater opportunities not to mention that salary could be 2-3X more than I am receiving now. :D

    Isa pa, sobrang lamig dito. I'm IT nga pala SAP Basis administrator.
    OT - you from Prague? We love that country!! :)

    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!!

  • MclarenF1MclarenF1 Sydney
    Posts: 21Member
    Joined: Oct 02, 2012
    @staycool - yes both westpac and ANZ are direct hire. Their HR consultant called me directly for the interview. Only two agencies called me, pagepersonnel and hays pero initial interview Lang din sa kanila.

    @carrie - like @psychoboy, I was asked to give two references na work related preferably your immediate supervisors. It was through a third party agency and they would be the one who will send an email to your references to complete an online form. In my case I was updated Kung na-complete na nila reference form para I could personally coordinate with my previous supervisors to complete the form. 12 hours after my second reference completed the form, I received the online job offer which I accessed through my employer's official website.

    January 2012 - IELTS Exam
    February 2012 - Submitted Vetassess Skills Assessment
    April 2012 - Positive Skills Assessment
    July 4, 2012 - Submitted EOI / WA SS
    August 25, 2012 - Approval of WA SS
    August 28, 2012 - Received Invitation to Apply
    August 29, 2012 - Applied for 190 Subclass Permanent VISA
    September 29, 2012 - CO Assigned
    October 2, 2012 - Medicals
    October 31, 2012 - VISA APPROVED
    April 20, 2013 - Flight to Perth
    May 21, 2013 - Accepted job offer
    June 10, 2013 - First day of work

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @staycool - yes both westpac and ANZ are direct hire. Their HR consultant called me directly for the interview. Only two agencies called me, pagepersonnel and hays pero initial interview Lang din sa kanila.

    @carrie - like @psychoboy, I was asked to give two references na work related preferably your immediate supervisors. It was through a third party agency and they would be the one who will send an email to your references to complete an online form. In my case I was updated Kung na-complete na nila reference form para I could personally coordinate with my previous supervisors to complete the form. 12 hours after my second reference completed the form, I received the online job offer which I accessed through my employer's official website.
    Was First Advantage the 3rd Party Agency for your case @MclarenF1?

    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!!

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    @Gori correct ganda jan sa Prague! Sana makarating ako jan someday hehehe

    Whooaaah SAP BASIS ka pala naman eh. Super in demand kaya yan dito sa Australia. Lagi ko yan nakikita sa mga job posting sites. May opening nga ngayon sa Commonwealth Bank na Basis Lead.. hehehehe nagkaroon din ng posting sa Nestle. :)

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • GoriGori Sydney
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Nov 05, 2012


    OT - you from Prague? We love that country!! :)
    Yes I am from Prague :D

    262113 Systems Administrator
    IELTS: 13/08/2011 L:7.5 R:6.5 W:6.5 S:7.5 Overall: 7
    02 Oct 2012: ACS Submitted
    25 Oct 2012: ACS Result
    05 Nov 2012: NSW SS Submitted
    09 Jan 2013: NSW SS Ack Received
    05 Mar 2013: NSW SS Approval
    21 Mar 2013 : Lodged Application 190
    12 Apr 2013: CO Team 33 Brisbane DC
    23 Apr 2013: Visa Grant

  • MclarenF1MclarenF1 Sydney
    Posts: 21Member
    Joined: Oct 02, 2012
    @psychoboy yes it was first advantage. I guess we have the same third party.

    January 2012 - IELTS Exam
    February 2012 - Submitted Vetassess Skills Assessment
    April 2012 - Positive Skills Assessment
    July 4, 2012 - Submitted EOI / WA SS
    August 25, 2012 - Approval of WA SS
    August 28, 2012 - Received Invitation to Apply
    August 29, 2012 - Applied for 190 Subclass Permanent VISA
    September 29, 2012 - CO Assigned
    October 2, 2012 - Medicals
    October 31, 2012 - VISA APPROVED
    April 20, 2013 - Flight to Perth
    May 21, 2013 - Accepted job offer
    June 10, 2013 - First day of work

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @psychoboy yes it was first advantage. I guess we have the same third party.
    Ahahaha, mukhang big provider itong First Advantage... It was my 2nd time to deal with them, the first was more than 4 yrs ago before I entered my previous company in Singapore.

    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!!

  • AiwinkAiwink Melbourne
    Posts: 199Member
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    Took my husband one month to get an interview. Had 3 interviews so far in the span of almost 2 months... Ang hirap ng archi! Lahat daw ng galing Brisbane, Adelaide pumupunta sa WA kse damning nawawalan ng work ngayon sa part na yun kaya talo pag dating sa local experience... Pero syempre depende sa field talaga. Patok dito sa education.

    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!!!!!!!!!!

  • GoriGori Sydney
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Nov 05, 2012
    @Gori correct ganda jan sa Prague! Sana makarating ako jan someday hehehe

    Whooaaah SAP BASIS ka pala naman eh. Super in demand kaya yan dito sa Australia. Lagi ko yan nakikita sa mga job posting sites. May opening nga ngayon sa Commonwealth Bank na Basis Lead.. hehehehe nagkaroon din ng posting sa Nestle. :)
    i don't think in demand ang SAP Basis sa NSW. Tama ka, nag post ang Nestle at Commonwealth bank pero yung lang :( In demand ang SAP Basis sa Canberra - pero dapat OZ citizen.

    Mahirap kapag masyadong specialized ang IT skill.. pero once natanggap ka sa specialization mo - BIG TIME Ka!

    262113 Systems Administrator
    IELTS: 13/08/2011 L:7.5 R:6.5 W:6.5 S:7.5 Overall: 7
    02 Oct 2012: ACS Submitted
    25 Oct 2012: ACS Result
    05 Nov 2012: NSW SS Submitted
    09 Jan 2013: NSW SS Ack Received
    05 Mar 2013: NSW SS Approval
    21 Mar 2013 : Lodged Application 190
    12 Apr 2013: CO Team 33 Brisbane DC
    23 Apr 2013: Visa Grant

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    @gori haha true ang hirap pag highly specialised, rare opportunities hehe kaya iba muna inaapplyan ko din now... Nagttingin na rin ako sa Perth..Ok din maging contractor hehehehe
    Yes kita ko rin mga opening sa canberra, required kase security clearance kaya dapat citizen dahil federal govt un for sure. sayang nga may opening din don...

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    @MclarenF1 sir, are you working na po right now?... from what company po?... What is First Advantage?...what do you mean by "third party"? na-confuse po kse ako pasensya...

    @Gori congrats sa job offers...pero hindi naman nakapagtataka kse specialized field ka na eh...kme dito saoffice ORACLE palang ang tinuturo...I would like to learn nga po sana about SAP and other Accounting systems 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 ??
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @MclarenF1 sir, are you working na po right now?... from what company po?... What is First Advantage?...what do you mean by "third party"? na-confuse po kse ako pasensya...
    First Advantage is the firm that undergoes background checks in behalf of companies; yun lang... 3rd party sya sa, hindi sya yung potential employee nor yung employer...

    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!!

  • LittleBoyBlueLittleBoyBlue North Ryde
    Posts: 334Member
    Joined: Sep 03, 2012
    @psychoboy congratulations sa new work!

    ICT Business Analyst - Visa 189 Granted Oct 2012

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @LittleBoyBlue - xie xie tao kaey!!

    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!!

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    @psychoboy congrats brod.

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    @psychoboy congrats brod.

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    @psychoboy thanks for explaining what is "third party"...sir, matagal na po ba kayo sa Australia?...madami na po kse kayong alam about the place and pati mga "technical terms" alam nyo po...
    • 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 ??
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @psychoboy thanks for explaining what is "third party"...sir, matagal na po ba kayo sa Australia?...madami na po kse kayong alam about the place and pati mga "technical terms" alam nyo po...
    turning 2 months next tuesday... :)

    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!!

  • GoriGori Sydney
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Nov 05, 2012
    Natapos na ang skype interview ko kanina.
    Overqualified daw ako against client requirements kaya pina-revise ang CV ko.
    Then ipo-forward nila sa client

    262113 Systems Administrator
    IELTS: 13/08/2011 L:7.5 R:6.5 W:6.5 S:7.5 Overall: 7
    02 Oct 2012: ACS Submitted
    25 Oct 2012: ACS Result
    05 Nov 2012: NSW SS Submitted
    09 Jan 2013: NSW SS Ack Received
    05 Mar 2013: NSW SS Approval
    21 Mar 2013 : Lodged Application 190
    12 Apr 2013: CO Team 33 Brisbane DC
    23 Apr 2013: Visa Grant

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    @Gori wala ka pa sa au? Goodluck nga pala.

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • GoriGori Sydney
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Nov 05, 2012
    @Gori wala ka pa sa au? Goodluck nga pala.
    Wala pa ako sa Australia.. wala pa ngang date kung kelan ako pupunta dun

    262113 Systems Administrator
    IELTS: 13/08/2011 L:7.5 R:6.5 W:6.5 S:7.5 Overall: 7
    02 Oct 2012: ACS Submitted
    25 Oct 2012: ACS Result
    05 Nov 2012: NSW SS Submitted
    09 Jan 2013: NSW SS Ack Received
    05 Mar 2013: NSW SS Approval
    21 Mar 2013 : Lodged Application 190
    12 Apr 2013: CO Team 33 Brisbane DC
    23 Apr 2013: Visa Grant

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    @gori yeah very important na idownplay mo muna ung qualifications mo. Kase iisipin ng client na iiwan mo rin sila eventually kaya di sila naghhire ng overqualified. Nasabihan na rin ako ng ganyan dati kaya di raw ako nihire.

    pero sabi sa IT forums sa linkedin, minsan daw palusot lang yan ng client (pag mismong client ang nagsabi ha) hehehe sa ngayon kase nakikita ko, buhay na buhay ang market ng SAP sa US at sa europe. hehehe pero depende rin sa skills and market demands. sa lagay ata na yan, dry pa raw ang market ng Australia, not sure gano ka-totoo. case-to-case basis din tlga.

    Pero kaya yan, considering may skype interview ka off-shore. bihira yan kase nowadays daw companies are trying to stay away daw from doing skype interviews, so malaking bagay na nainterview ka kahit wala ka pa here :)

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    @Gori nagback thread ako SAP Basis ka pala same with my husband. Sana maging kasing lucky mo si hubby ko. Inaantay lng din nmin visa grant then magapply na din sya while here in SG.

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    @psychoboy ang galing naman po ninyo sir... when po kayo magsstart sa work ninyo?...

    @Gori pwede po ba i-downgrade ang CV?...paano i-edit yun para hindi ma-overqualified?...tanggalin ang ibang experiences?...ang akala ko is dapat promising ang CV, ayt?...
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      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 ??
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @staycool - this monday...

    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!!

  • glaiza1210glaiza1210 Sydney
    Posts: 314Member
    Joined: Mar 22, 2012
    I got a job which is really in my skill set and same as my previous job in the philippines after two months. It's a supplychain analyst position. But prior to that I worked as a ticketer and picker in the head office of (Shiels) jewelry company for about 3 weeks. My advise is don't be choosy sa work kung anong unang dumating go for it and also try to search for a recruitment agency/head hunter. They can help you, from your CV to your communication skills and they will find the right one for you. Hays found a job for me which is really my job before and the company has the same industry as I have worked for before. The company is Sage Automation.Another thing is palawakin ang circles of friends and network. Sa ibang companies kse they preferred na referal ng isang employee like my previous job at Shiels I was referred by a friend. I applied for many positions in seek, siguro mga 5-10 post everyday in my first month. Kahit hindi gaano related sa work experience inapplyan ko and araw araw din ako nakakarecieve ng rejection emails. hehehe...A long and big patience ang kailangan. A friend of mine told me na darating din yung time at makakahanap ako ng work and it's true after two months and lastly prayers...this very powerful and true.

    My first month here in SA is very hard. Halo halong homesick, lungkot, frustration, depression. I almost gave up and thinking to go back in the Philippines. I was a victim of scam here, they emailed me that they offer an admin assistant job and it was a work from home. They provided me the job offer and other documents. They used a company email and they have a website. Kinabahan nlang ako nung nagtransfer sila ng pera sa bank account and I need to transfer that via money gram or western union its part of the job they said. When I went to the bank to widraw it, I found out that it was a fraud at tinanong ako nung bank officer and fraud officer. Para akong binuhusan ng malamig na tubig nung sinabi skin yun. Umiiyak ako sa bank mag isa sa sobrang takot baka ikulong ako or what...But the bank officers are really nice, it will never happen they told me and I was a victim. Kaya to everyone looking for a job be careful din, I think sa gumtree ko inaplayan yun.


    Occupation: Industrial Engineer
    11/05/2011 - IELTS exam at BC (L-6.5,R-6,W-6.5,S-6.5)
    02/06/2012 - EA received my CDR
    04/17/2012 - Received Favorable Letter from EA
    04/21/2012 - IELTS exam retake at IDP (L-8, R-6, W-6.5, S-6)
    07/03/2012 - Applied online for SA Statesponsorship
    08/13/2012 - SA SS approved
    08/16/2012 - Received an invitation in skill select
    09/11/2012 - Lodge a visa subclass 190
    09/13/2012 - Acknowledgement Receipt & Medicals Requested
    09/19/2012 - Medicals Done
    12/11/2012 - Medicals Finalised
    12/14/2012 - Visa Grant
    03/18/2013 - Flight to Adelaide
    04/22/2013 - Got my first Job

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @glaiza1210 - wow.. congratulations... tuloy tuloy na yan..
    kung anu man pinagdaanan mo.. that made you stronger..
    nakausnod na ba family mo dyan?

    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.. ;)

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