New Visa Fee Charges starting 1st July 2013

icebreaker1928 · June 2013

Kaya wag na magpatumpik tumpik pa...apply na...
Napulot ko somewhere...hindi ko maalala kung sa phil.com.au. o sa expat

"The best time to migrate to Australia is yesterday"

Isipin nyo n lang maghihigpit pa ulit yan nxt yr kaya dapat apply na :-)

TasBurrfoot · June 2013

Kaya wag na magpatumpik tumpik pa...apply na...
Napulot ko somewhere...hindi ko maalala kung sa phil.com.au. o sa expat

"The best time to migrate to Australia is yesterday"

Isipin nyo n lang maghihigpit pa ulit yan nxt yr kaya dapat apply na :-)

EXACTLY...

It will only get more expensive and more strict!

Besides, on the topic of maka-bawi or not; for me this is irrelevant eh. Ang iniisip ko kasi bumibili ako ng better future for myself and my wife. And eventually our kids...

Yun lang!

moonwitchbleu · June 2013

Tuloy parin tayo, kaya pa to.

engr_boy · June 2013

buti na lang.. miyembro ako ng S.A.W.I. (Single At Walang Iniintindi)

hehe. joke lang mga parents ha.

Happy Fathers Day po. (pambawi ko na lang)

carrie · June 2013

$3060 (husband/main applicant) + $1530 (wife). Tama po ba intindi ko?

vhoythoy · June 2013

$3060 (husband/main applicant) + $1530 (wife). Tama po ba intindi ko?

Correct. Then 25% for each dependent child below 21

carrie · June 2013

@vhoythoy kelangan magtipid to the maxx!

gmad06 · June 2013

okay lng yan..pag may negative na balita cgurado may positive din...

JCsantos · June 2013

this will sting .. nag apply pa naman ang brother-in-law ko ...

vhoythoy · June 2013

@vhoythoy kelangan magtipid to the maxx!

yup tipid tlaga, affected yung may family. For me, it means additional two months na hindi makakasma ang family to raise that additional funds. But no choice needs to move on. Positive nanalo Spurs hehe

zoe_girl · June 2013

waaaaah! ang sakit naman ng increase na yan. kung nag aapply na sana ko last year. hayz, anyways... wala na, anjan na... ituloy na lang ang laban.. ituloy ang pangarap.

jengrata · June 2013

Is it worth it?

Answer: Just think about this, where will your 200K leads you in the philippines? If you see something brighter in your future then just stay there. But if you feel that theres more out there in Australia that will be worth more than 160K (for couple) or 200k (for family of 3) then the answer is definitely WORTH more than the amount. We are talking about our lifetime of living in AU not just 2yrs or 3yrs (Well 5years if you dont opt to apply for citizenship) Also think about the benefits you will be entitled to: free medical assistance and schooling, which you will never get in phils (in terms of the level of facilities and services) If you get sick, or is giving birth, or undergoing operation your 200K might not be enough (private hospital of course, unless you risk yourself going to public) then you enroll your kids to private school, your 200K might only last till 2nd grade. (Unless you dont mind public school)

Just my two cents. We may have opposing opinions and i respect yours. But if i were asked, then thats my answer. Thank you. World peace! Hahaha

lock_code2004 · June 2013

@jengrata - ikaw na ang best answer.. moment mo to.. haha

TasBurrfoot · June 2013

Is it worth it?

Answer: Just think about this, where will your 200K leads you in the philippines? If you see something brighter in your future then just stay there. But if you feel that theres more out there in Australia that will be worth more than 160K (for couple) or 200k (for family of 3) then the answer is definitely WORTH more than the amount. We are talking about our lifetime of living in AU not just 2yrs or 3yrs (Well 5years if you dont opt to apply for citizenship) Also think about the benefits you will be entitled to: free medical assistance and schooling, which you will never get in phils (in terms of the level of facilities and services) If you get sick, or is giving birth, or undergoing operation your 200K might not be enough (private hospital of course, unless you risk yourself going to public) then you enroll your kids to private school, your 200K might only last till 2nd grade. (Unless you dont mind public school)

Just my two cents. We may have opposing opinions and i respect yours. But if i were asked, then thats my answer. Thank you. World peace! Hahaha

Very well said...

For me and my wife, it is not about money, money and money (had that been the case, nag SG kami all the way until ipapaalis kami sa company namin...) - rather it is about providing a future for yourself and your family...

orengoreng · June 2013

Hi I would like to seek your opinions about my plans on applying for both countries AU and CA. I know this is so expensive move, but for my peace of mind I decided to push through. The reason behind this is because my immediate family are in US at malapit ang CA sa US although work is not that abundant in CA unlike in AU mas marami work sa IT. Para kc US jr ang CA, at ang malapit sa lugar ng ate ko at magulang na nasa US. Looking on AU, mas marami daw work at laid back so baka may chance makapagbakasyon palagi sa Pinas at US. I only have 1 cousin in AU and some friends who also migrated there too. Yun nga lng mahal din ang ticket ng AU going to Pinas parang US ticket din, and if you like to go out of AU you have to fly out unlike CA that shares border with US.

I'm thinking if ever d ko magustuhan sa AU, I have a choice to go in CA. May katagalan din ang processing ng CA so Baka mauna pa so AU basta Hindi magbabago ang policy nila sa July. Testing water ba, 30k ata processing sa CA hindi kcing mahal ng AU. I'm single kaya go anywhere kaya LNG family proximity factor ang nakakaapekto sakin why i cannot help not to consider CA other than that AU could be perfect. i would like to know your opinions or baka meron dyan na same case sakin. Thank you.

TasBurrfoot · June 2013

Hi I would like to seek your opinions about my plans on applying for both countries AU and CA. I know this is so expensive move, but for my peace of mind I decided to push through. The reason behind this is because my immediate family are in US at malapit ang CA sa US although work is not that abundant in CA unlike in AU mas marami work sa IT. Para kc US jr ang CA, at ang malapit sa lugar ng ate ko at magulang na nasa US. Looking on AU, mas marami daw work at laid back so baka may chance makapagbakasyon palagi sa Pinas at US. I only have 1 cousin in AU and some friends who also migrated there too. Yun nga lng mahal din ang ticket ng AU going to Pinas parang US ticket din, and if you like to go out of AU you have to fly out unlike CA that shares border with US.

I'm thinking if ever d ko magustuhan sa AU, I have a choice to go in CA. May katagalan din ang processing ng CA so Baka mauna pa so AU basta Hindi magbabago ang policy nila sa July. Testing water ba, 30k ata processing sa CA hindi kcing mahal ng AU. I'm single kaya go anywhere kaya LNG family proximity factor ang nakakaapekto sakin why i cannot help not to consider CA other than that AU could be perfect. i would like to know your opinions or baka meron dyan na same case sakin. Thank you.

If you have money naman to burn then why not mate... It is always a good idea to have 2 options to choose from.

That is all I can say, all the rest is a matter of personal discretion na.

Good luck!

vhoythoy · June 2013

Hi I would like to seek your opinions about my plans on applying for both countries AU and CA. I know this is so expensive move, but for my peace of mind I decided to push through. The reason behind this is because my immediate family are in US at malapit ang CA sa US although work is not that abundant in CA unlike in AU mas marami work sa IT. Para kc US jr ang CA, at ang malapit sa lugar ng ate ko at magulang na nasa US. Looking on AU, mas marami daw work at laid back so baka may chance makapagbakasyon palagi sa Pinas at US. I only have 1 cousin in AU and some friends who also migrated there too. Yun nga lng mahal din ang ticket ng AU going to Pinas parang US ticket din, and if you like to go out of AU you have to fly out unlike CA that shares border with US.

I'm thinking if ever d ko magustuhan sa AU, I have a choice to go in CA. May katagalan din ang processing ng CA so Baka mauna pa so AU basta Hindi magbabago ang policy nila sa July. Testing water ba, 30k ata processing sa CA hindi kcing mahal ng AU. I'm single kaya go anywhere kaya LNG family proximity factor ang nakakaapekto sakin why i cannot help not to consider CA other than that AU could be perfect. i would like to know your opinions or baka meron dyan na same case sakin. Thank you.

Finding job in Canada is much more difficult than Australia based on my personal opinion. Mas mtindi kasi competition dun and mas harsh yung local exp requirements. Also a lot pf americans are now crossig there to find job since down economy nila right now. But also depends on your own luck and personal qualifications.

Moving forward magiging mabilis na din sa Canada as nag start na sila ng skills assessment like Australia so promise ng labor minister nila this 2013 is all applications will be completed within a year. Next year 2014 pilot testing na nila yung EOI.

Ang challenge mo ngaun is makakuha ng visa kasi konti lng nilabas nilang skillset for FSW (check kung nandun yung Skillset mo) and konti lang quota and if possible sayo mag regional sponsorship. And yes mas mura processing fees sa Canada. Most people o know is moving now in Alberta or Winnipeg kasi tough competion and mahal masyado sa ontario and vancouver.

Phil_Sing_Au · June 2013

thanks for sharing..

there you have it.. so Visa 189/190/489

Base application (Primary) - 3060 aud
Additional Applicant Charge 18 and over - 1530 aud
Aditional Applicant Charge under 18 - 765 aud

http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/new-visa-charges-1july2013/proposed-visa-pricing-table.htm

OMG! sobrang mahal na ngayun. Ibig sabihin pag eligible na kame mag apply ng PR ( currently holding 475 visa) eh ganito pa kalake ang babayaran. I was wondering kung ngayun palang mag apply na agad ako PR visa kahit may 475visa na ako. Kuha nalang ulit IELTS (kinulang ako ng 0.5 dati sa speaking) then redo the process again. Tapos na mga skills assessment q. Mukha kasi mahirap makahanap ng work pag regional visa eh. I think i made a bad decision getting this 475 visa.

Kaya sa mga kukuha ng visa go for PR visa agad...para di na doble doble ang gastos.

vhoythoy · June 2013

thanks for sharing..

there you have it.. so Visa 189/190/489

Base application (Primary) - 3060 aud
Additional Applicant Charge 18 and over - 1530 aud
Aditional Applicant Charge under 18 - 765 aud

http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/new-visa-charges-1july2013/proposed-visa-pricing-table.htm
OMG! sobrang mahal na ngayun. Ibig sabihin pag eligible na kame mag apply ng PR ( currently holding 475 visa) eh ganito pa kalake ang babayaran. I was wondering kung ngayun palang mag apply na agad ako PR visa kahit may 475visa na ako. Kuha nalang ulit IELTS (kinulang ako ng 0.5 dati sa speaking) then redo the process again. Tapos na mga skills assessment q. Mukha kasi mahirap makahanap ng work pag regional visa eh. I think i made a bad decision getting this 475 visa.

Kaya sa mga kukuha ng visa go for PR visa agad...para di na doble doble ang gastos.

Too late na. Start na yang visa fees na yan ngaun July. So ipon2 nalang pandagdag talaga =(

olrac183 · July 2013

Guys just received an invite now, abot pa ba ako sa old visa fee?

TasBurrfoot · July 2013

Guys just received an invite now, abot pa ba ako sa old visa fee?

No... When you got your invite, I reckon it was around 10pm PH time; by then July 1 na dito sa Melbourne/Sydney.

lock_code2004 · July 2013

ayan na ayan na.. jul1 invitations...
goodluck... i-ready na ang new visa fee...

JCsantos · July 2013

Is it worth it?

Answer: Just think about this, where will your 200K leads you in the philippines? If you see something brighter in your future then just stay there. But if you feel that theres more out there in Australia that will be worth more than 160K (for couple) or 200k (for family of 3) then the answer is definitely WORTH more than the amount. We are talking about our lifetime of living in AU not just 2yrs or 3yrs (Well 5years if you dont opt to apply for citizenship) Also think about the benefits you will be entitled to: free medical assistance and schooling, which you will never get in phils (in terms of the level of facilities and services) If you get sick, or is giving birth, or undergoing operation your 200K might not be enough (private hospital of course, unless you risk yourself going to public) then you enroll your kids to private school, your 200K might only last till 2nd grade. (Unless you dont mind public school)

Just my two cents. We may have opposing opinions and i respect yours. But if i were asked, then thats my answer. Thank you. World peace! Hahaha

You wont know if it is when you wont try

JCsantos · July 2013

Hi I would like to seek your opinions about my plans on applying for both countries AU and CA. I know this is so expensive move, but for my peace of mind I decided to push through. The reason behind this is because my immediate family are in US at malapit ang CA sa US although work is not that abundant in CA unlike in AU mas marami work sa IT. Para kc US jr ang CA, at ang malapit sa lugar ng ate ko at magulang na nasa US. Looking on AU, mas marami daw work at laid back so baka may chance makapagbakasyon palagi sa Pinas at US. I only have 1 cousin in AU and some friends who also migrated there too. Yun nga lng mahal din ang ticket ng AU going to Pinas parang US ticket din, and if you like to go out of AU you have to fly out unlike CA that shares border with US.

I'm thinking if ever d ko magustuhan sa AU, I have a choice to go in CA. May katagalan din ang processing ng CA so Baka mauna pa so AU basta Hindi magbabago ang policy nila sa July. Testing water ba, 30k ata processing sa CA hindi kcing mahal ng AU. I'm single kaya go anywhere kaya LNG family proximity factor ang nakakaapekto sakin why i cannot help not to consider CA other than that AU could be perfect. i would like to know your opinions or baka meron dyan na same case sakin. Thank you.

Go to Australia .. after you got your Australian Citizenship go to Canada ....

vhoythoy · July 2013

^^ thats my plan. im still curious on the way of life on that side of the world. If everything went well according to our plan, After getting OZ citizenship i would still like to try getting Canadian PR and/or work to US. Nung bata pa kasi ako, na may suot na butas na sando at sira sirang tsinelas, i already have this American dream. Then, pag hindi ko nagustuhan then go back to Oz nalang din ulit and then during retirement years might go back to philippines. Maybe when im too old, i will be more sentimental and look back on my own life in Ph which i may say mahirap pero masaya. I will plan for my retirement funding na rin in the near future.

JCsantos · July 2013

^^ thats my plan. im still curious on the way of life on that side of the world. If everything went well according to our plan, After getting OZ citizenship i would still like to try getting Canadian PR and/or work in US. Then, pag hindi ko nagustuhan then go back to Oz nalang din ulit and then during retirement years might go back to philippines. Maybe when im too old, i will be more sentimental and look back on my own life in Ph which i may say mahirap pero masaya. I will plan for my retirement funding na rin in the near future.

I haven't check this but I am sure you can work for 1 year in CA or US if you hold a AU citizenship

vhoythoy · July 2013

Alam ko sa US meron tinatawag na E-3 visa specially for Australian Citizen. So hindi mo kaagaw mga h1b visas. Not sure kung madali to mapalitan sa green card after that, kasi ngaun millions backlog sa US hehe