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JCsantosSydney Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 11, 2011
If i understand it right, even if you're still looking for a job you are still entitled of the 50% rebate for childcare @JCsantos?
Basta pinasok mo sa childcare ang anak mo you are eligible for the rebate ... ang inde ko lang sure e yung visa status mo kasi PR pa kami nung nag start kaming maka avail nito
@jCsantos Then usually how long pag waiting list sa childcare?
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
JCsantosSydney Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 11, 2011
@jCsantos Then usually how long pag waiting list sa childcare?
Are you asking kung kelan ung payment o yung availability ng childcare na i-accomodate yung anak mo?
sa accomodation ng child care depende sa local child care center nyo ... kung puno obvious mag aantay kayo .. kung maluwag kahit the next day mo ipasok ang anak nyo .. for more information about child care in your vicinity call your local council
sa payment they give it every quarter inde ko alam kung nagbago na yung pag release ng pera ... meron mga childcare center na automatic finifile nila sa centrelink para ibigay yung payment meron naman kailangan mo pang i file manually .. pag enroll mo sa anak mo tanungin nyo na agad para klaro
@JCsantos yung waiting time bago iaccomodate ng childcare yung anak namen thanks so much ha. Natuwa naman ako kasi i thought di nako makakapagwork if may baby kami pagdating jan. possible pala talaga na both parents are working since madami naman childcare sa oz. laking tulong pala ng child care rebate/benefit. I thought kasi if ill work din parang mapupunta lang sa childcare yung sweldo ko. Thaks so much guys
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
Guys anyone know paano diskarte pag mag work sa odd jobs like working sa coles, woolworth etc.. My friend wanted to apply sana since he can not find a job in IT field for almost 6 months na that is why he will resort to this field na, wala sya kakilala from these establishments and he is now in Melbourne? Can anyone help paano ang headstart? Thanks Guys, hope to recieve any response on how do we deal with this situation?
JCsantosSydney Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 11, 2011
Guys anyone know paano diskarte pag mag work sa odd jobs like working sa coles, woolworth etc.. My friend wanted to apply sana since he can not find a job in IT field for almost 6 months na that is why he will resort to this field na, wala sya kakilala from these establishments and he is now in Melbourne? Can anyone help paano ang headstart? Thanks Guys, hope to recieve any response on how do we deal with this situation?
Guys anyone know paano diskarte pag mag work sa odd jobs like working sa coles, woolworth etc.. My friend wanted to apply sana since he can not find a job in IT field for almost 6 months na that is why he will resort to this field na, wala sya kakilala from these establishments and he is now in Melbourne? Can anyone help paano ang headstart? Thanks Guys, hope to recieve any response on how do we deal with this situation?
Marami ring nag-aapply sa giant retail companies kaya matagal and mahirap,ding makapasok (group interviews, assessments, etc). Kung odd jobs din lang, try sa mga local coffee shops. Dami kong nadadaanan na help wanted sa mga restos sa iba ibang parts ng Melbourne.
CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013
LakiMaselPerth Posts: 200Member Joined: Dec 18, 2012
Guys anyone know paano diskarte pag mag work sa odd jobs like working sa coles, woolworth etc.. My friend wanted to apply sana since he can not find a job in IT field for almost 6 months na that is why he will resort to this field na, wala sya kakilala from these establishments and he is now in Melbourne? Can anyone help paano ang headstart? Thanks Guys, hope to recieve any response on how do we deal with this situation?
Nakakatakot naman po ito. Ano po yung linya nya?
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Guys anyone know paano diskarte pag mag work sa odd jobs like working sa coles, woolworth etc.. My friend wanted to apply sana since he can not find a job in IT field for almost 6 months na that is why he will resort to this field na, wala sya kakilala from these establishments and he is now in Melbourne? Can anyone help paano ang headstart? Thanks Guys, hope to recieve any response on how do we deal with this situation?
Nakakatakot naman po ito. Ano po yung linya nya?
I know someone sa IT and 7 months na sya looking for a work... Minsan kasi swerte lang talaga eh!
On the flipside, I know someone na within a month nakahanap din ng work. IT din...
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!!
I'm in IT and inabot din ng 7 months bago ako nakakuha. Swerte2 lang talaga minsan wala pang 2 months ung iba nakakakita na. And depende din sa skill set pala. Nagkataon lang din siguro na ung expertise ko sa unix walang gaano sa adelaide. Pero dito sa melbourne sobrang dami so i had to relocate.
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Subclass 176)
Software Programmer (261313)
05/03/2012 - Lodged visa application (Online)
06/07/2012 - CO allocated/Medicals requested
06/11/2012 - Medical exam at NHSI
06/28/2012 - PCCs submitted
07/03/2012 - Health requirements finalised
07/13/2012 - Visa granted (IED: 06/19/2013)
Thanks be to God!!!
stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
congrats @rbolante! tuloy tuloy na yan. Maganda rin jan sa Melbourne. marami ding IT jobs jan
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
AdminSingapore Posts: 1,767Administrator Joined: Dec 29, 2010
I'm in IT and inabot din ng 7 months bago ako nakakuha. Swerte2 lang talaga minsan wala pang 2 months ung iba nakakakita na. And depende din sa skill set pala. Nagkataon lang din siguro na ung expertise ko sa unix walang gaano sa adelaide. Pero dito sa melbourne sobrang dami so i had to relocate.
I agree and naniniwala rin ako its all about skill set. Sa sg matagal din bago ko nakakahanap ng work pag lumilipat ng company. Around 5 to 6 months. Prob din minsan ung sweldo. If ur salary is already above the market rate e. Onti na lang ang mga company na willing magbigay asking mo. Unless siguro pag higher position. Tyaga tyaga lang mga people at samahan parati ng dasal
2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
JCsantosSydney Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 11, 2011
edited September 2013
Masyado ng strict ang competition sa IT field
sa skill set ko ( Powerbuilder Programmer ) I was able to change my job after a year , tyagaan lang talaga and a little of bit of Faith
@stolich18 thanks sis! Oo nga sana tuloy tuloy na. I'm doing my best. Mukhang ok naman dito pero ewan ko ba parang mas gusto ko pa din sa adelaide. Mas simple kasi ang buhay dun. Pero kung san ako swertehin syempre dun ako. Kesa dun di naman ako makakuha ng work. So ok na din na napadpad ako dito sa melbourne. :-)
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Subclass 176)
Software Programmer (261313)
05/03/2012 - Lodged visa application (Online)
06/07/2012 - CO allocated/Medicals requested
06/11/2012 - Medical exam at NHSI
06/28/2012 - PCCs submitted
07/03/2012 - Health requirements finalised
07/13/2012 - Visa granted (IED: 06/19/2013)
Thanks be to God!!!
donkingMelbourne Posts: 258Member Joined: May 24, 2012
madami ka kasing tinitingnan sa adelaide na maiikli suot... :-p. Wag ka magalala, dyan sa melbourne naglipana. Ingat ka lang sa mga transgender. hehe
April 24, 2011 - Submitted CDR to EA
May 6, 2011 - IELTS BC OBS 7.0
August 25, 2011 - Received positive assessment from EA
February 22, 2012 - Resat IELTS IDP OBS 7.5
April 13, 2012 - Applied SS SA
May 1, 2012 - Received positive response from SA
May 10, 2012 - Pre-lodgement to DIAC
May 31, 2012 - Lodgement to DIAC
May 31, 2012 - South Australia sent form 1100 to DIAC
June 4, 2012 - application being processed further...
June 4, 2012 - C.O. allocated
June 4, 2012 - request for PCC and medicals
June 6, 2012 - Medicals done
June 7, 2012 - NBI
June 8, 2012 - further medical results received
June 27, 2012 - All medicals finalised
July 2, 2012 - Visa Grant
LakiMaselPerth Posts: 200Member Joined: Dec 18, 2012
To summarize, swertihan talaga eh noh. gawa kaya ako ng survey kung ilang months nakahanap ng work para ma-measure natin yung dapat natin na i-plan na pera habang naghahanap ng work. What do you think?
@donking hahahaha. Dami nga dito bro. Ako na nahihiya eh. Atsaka napansin ko dito sa cbd siguro mga 60% na taong makikita mo asians. Mostly chinese.
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Subclass 176)
Software Programmer (261313)
05/03/2012 - Lodged visa application (Online)
06/07/2012 - CO allocated/Medicals requested
06/11/2012 - Medical exam at NHSI
06/28/2012 - PCCs submitted
07/03/2012 - Health requirements finalised
07/13/2012 - Visa granted (IED: 06/19/2013)
Thanks be to God!!!
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
edited September 2013
To summarize, swertihan talaga eh noh. gawa kaya ako ng survey kung ilang months nakahanap ng work para ma-measure natin yung dapat natin na i-plan na pera habang naghahanap ng work. What do you think?
pwede, gawa ka ng google doc...
cguro you can include the ff:
entry date: city of residence: start of work date: nominated occupation: industry of current work in australia: is current work related to previous experience (Y/N):
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!!
@LakiMasel that would help as supporting data. Pero if u will still say na swertehan nga which is true mahirap na i-measure un. But yes that survey will in a way serve as guide to the newbies.
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Subclass 176)
Software Programmer (261313)
05/03/2012 - Lodged visa application (Online)
06/07/2012 - CO allocated/Medicals requested
06/11/2012 - Medical exam at NHSI
06/28/2012 - PCCs submitted
07/03/2012 - Health requirements finalised
07/13/2012 - Visa granted (IED: 06/19/2013)
Thanks be to God!!!
stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
@rbolante for me laid back din sa melbourne hehehe at least compared to sydney! lol hehehhe
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
garfield17Sydney Posts: 104Member Joined: Dec 23, 2012
ako ang bilis kong nakahanap ng odd jobs dito pero ang bilis ko din natanggal.. kasi first time kong nag work sa coffee shop bilang all rounder ba tawag nila dun. binaba ko na pride ko. pero may disadvantages din pala, kasi dahil first time mo sa ganung trabaho di mo alam yung mga bagay dun.. ayun napag initan ng isang chef sa coffee shop.. ang ending tsugi ako..
June 5 2013 Lodged my Application thru IDP Manila
June 11 2013 Received Acknowledgement Letter and Medical Info from Embassy
June 13 2013 Medical NHSI
June 19 2013 NHSI forwarded to Embassy
June 24 2013 Visa Granted
okay lang yan @garfield17. makakahanap ka rin ng bago. yung kakilala ko na IT 2 years siyang nag-odd job pero after nung nakakita din ng IT-related work.
ako hinahanda ko na rin ang sarili ko sa mga odd jobs. kahit maghugas lang ng pinggan ok na ako. mas ok kung malapit sa bahay yungh tipong walking distance lang para di na gagastos ng pamasahe. pero tatanggapin ko rin kahit na kelangan ko pang mag-commute tutal walkng distance lang naman sa Blacktown Train station yung bahay na tutuluyan ko.
Anyway, since alam kong mahirap maghanap ng IT-related jobs, sa palagay niyo ok ba na tumanggap na kaagad ako ng odd jobs habang naghihintay ng opprotunity na pang IT? o mag-apply muna ng trabaho sa IT ng 1-2 months, pag wala saka maghanap ng odd job?
My Timeline
June 30, 2012- Took IDP IELTS Exam in Clark, Pampanga
July 12, 2012- IELTS Results (L-9, R-7, W-8.5, S-7.5, OB:8.0)
August 16, 2012- Submitted document for Engineers Australia Skills Assessment (Telecommunications Engineer)
Dec. 18, 2012- Officially received positive assessment result from EA. Work experience count was wrong, made an appeal to EA.
Jan. 4, 2013- Submitted EOI
Jan. 7, 2013- received invitation to apply for Subclass 189 Skilled Migrant Permanent Visa
Feb 21, 2013- Received correct Assessment Outcome from EA
March 1, 2013- Received confirmation from DIAC re Visa Application
April 8, 2013- CO Allocated (Team 6- Adelaide)
April 12, 2013- Medical Exam
April 28, 2013- Submitted NBI Clearance
June 27, 2013- Submitted Saudi PCC
July 2, 2013- VISA GRANTED!
garfield17Sydney Posts: 104Member Joined: Dec 23, 2012
@Sungsung odd jobs while applying for IT jobs = best result in the future.. isip isip.. huwag magsayang ng panahon.. sayang din ang kikitain sa 2 months na pag aapply ng right job. base sa experience naming andito na..
June 5 2013 Lodged my Application thru IDP Manila
June 11 2013 Received Acknowledgement Letter and Medical Info from Embassy
June 13 2013 Medical NHSI
June 19 2013 NHSI forwarded to Embassy
June 24 2013 Visa Granted
@garfield17 pero pano pag may interview ka pano ka makakapunta if employed ka? Madali lang ba mag absent sa odd job?
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
nfrondaPerth Posts: 816Member Joined: Mar 19, 2013
edited September 2013
@kremitz.. D2 sa australia madali lg umabsent sa work sa odd job or sa fulltime job mn madali lg umabsent as long that u have a good reason namn.. Ung iba nga d2 nag si sick leave pro in the middle of the day makikta mo sa shopping centre.
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
Khaosan_RoadMelbourne Posts: 293Member Joined: Dec 12, 2012
Kung may mahanap ka na na odd job, grab it! Marami tayo ka kompitensya lalo na yung mga naka WHV (work and holiday visa). Kaibigan kong Pranses kasabay ko punta dun, may experiece sya as waiter/bartender back home and he's in whv. Maunahan pa nya ako maghanap ng trabaho dun for sure.
Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
11-05-11: IELTS Exam Result (L-6.5, R-8.5, W-7, S-8)
11-28-12: Submitted requirements to ACS
01-08-13: ACS Suitable
01-08-13: Submitted EOI
01-21-13: Received invitation to lodge a Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
02-06-13: Lodged visa application
02-06-13: Performed Medical exam
03-22-13: CO Allocated (Team 06 GSM Adelaide, JH)
03-27-13: Submitted PH Police Clearance, Form 80
04-26-13: Submitted MY and TH Police Clearance, payslips
05-13-13: VISA GRANT!
10-29-13: Initial Entry (Melbourne)
JCsantosSydney Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 11, 2011
@garfield17 pero pano pag may interview ka pano ka makakapunta if employed ka? Madali lang ba mag absent sa odd job?
sa 4 na employer ko for the past 6 years walang akong naging problema sa pag le leave ... not unless na parang 1 month leave at mag leleave din yung isang tao na same function or workload .... lalo na pag sick leave ayaw ng mga employer na mahawaan pa yung ibang empleyado
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Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
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sa accomodation ng child care depende sa local child care center nyo ... kung puno obvious mag aantay kayo .. kung maluwag kahit the next day mo ipasok ang anak nyo .. for more information about child care in your vicinity call your local council
sa payment they give it every quarter inde ko alam kung nagbago na yung pag release ng pera ... meron mga childcare center na automatic finifile nila sa centrelink para ibigay yung payment meron naman kailangan mo pang i file manually .. pag enroll mo sa anak mo tanungin nyo na agad para klaro
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Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
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My friend wanted to apply sana since he can not find a job in IT field for almost 6 months na that is why he will resort to this field na, wala sya kakilala from these establishments and he is now in Melbourne? Can anyone help paano ang headstart? Thanks Guys, hope to recieve any response on how do we deal with this situation?
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On the flipside, I know someone na within a month nakahanap din ng work. IT din...
Primary Applicant: Wife
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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: 247Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2012
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Subclass 176)
Software Programmer (261313)
05/03/2012 - Lodged visa application (Online)
06/07/2012 - CO allocated/Medicals requested
06/11/2012 - Medical exam at NHSI
06/28/2012 - PCCs submitted
07/03/2012 - Health requirements finalised
07/13/2012 - Visa granted (IED: 06/19/2013)
Thanks be to God!!!
Posts: 993Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2012
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
Posts: 1,767Administrator
Joined: Dec 29, 2010
2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 11, 2011
sa skill set ko ( Powerbuilder Programmer ) I was able to change my job after a year , tyagaan lang talaga and a little of bit of Faith
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Posts: 247Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2012
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Subclass 176)
Software Programmer (261313)
05/03/2012 - Lodged visa application (Online)
06/07/2012 - CO allocated/Medicals requested
06/11/2012 - Medical exam at NHSI
06/28/2012 - PCCs submitted
07/03/2012 - Health requirements finalised
07/13/2012 - Visa granted (IED: 06/19/2013)
Thanks be to God!!!
Posts: 258Member
Joined: May 24, 2012
April 24, 2011 - Submitted CDR to EA
May 6, 2011 - IELTS BC OBS 7.0
August 25, 2011 - Received positive assessment from EA
February 22, 2012 - Resat IELTS IDP OBS 7.5
April 13, 2012 - Applied SS SA
May 1, 2012 - Received positive response from SA
May 10, 2012 - Pre-lodgement to DIAC
May 31, 2012 - Lodgement to DIAC
May 31, 2012 - South Australia sent form 1100 to DIAC
June 4, 2012 - application being processed further...
June 4, 2012 - C.O. allocated
June 4, 2012 - request for PCC and medicals
June 6, 2012 - Medicals done
June 7, 2012 - NBI
June 8, 2012 - further medical results received
June 27, 2012 - All medicals finalised
July 2, 2012 - Visa Grant
Posts: 200Member
Joined: Dec 18, 2012
Posts: 247Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2012
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Subclass 176)
Software Programmer (261313)
05/03/2012 - Lodged visa application (Online)
06/07/2012 - CO allocated/Medicals requested
06/11/2012 - Medical exam at NHSI
06/28/2012 - PCCs submitted
07/03/2012 - Health requirements finalised
07/13/2012 - Visa granted (IED: 06/19/2013)
Thanks be to God!!!
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
cguro you can include the ff:
entry date:
city of residence:
start of work date:
nominated occupation:
industry of current work in australia:
is current work related to previous experience (Y/N):
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: 247Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2012
Skilled – Family Sponsored (Subclass 176)
Software Programmer (261313)
05/03/2012 - Lodged visa application (Online)
06/07/2012 - CO allocated/Medicals requested
06/11/2012 - Medical exam at NHSI
06/28/2012 - PCCs submitted
07/03/2012 - Health requirements finalised
07/13/2012 - Visa granted (IED: 06/19/2013)
Thanks be to God!!!
Posts: 993Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2012
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
Posts: 104Member
Joined: Dec 23, 2012
June 5 2013 Lodged my Application thru IDP Manila
June 11 2013 Received Acknowledgement Letter and Medical Info from Embassy
June 13 2013 Medical NHSI
June 19 2013 NHSI forwarded to Embassy
June 24 2013 Visa Granted
"Thank you Lord"
Posts: 91Member
Joined: Jul 10, 2012
ako hinahanda ko na rin ang sarili ko sa mga odd jobs. kahit maghugas lang ng pinggan ok na ako. mas ok kung malapit sa bahay yungh tipong walking distance lang para di na gagastos ng pamasahe. pero tatanggapin ko rin kahit na kelangan ko pang mag-commute tutal walkng distance lang naman sa Blacktown Train station yung bahay na tutuluyan ko.
Anyway, since alam kong mahirap maghanap ng IT-related jobs, sa palagay niyo ok ba na tumanggap na kaagad ako ng odd jobs habang naghihintay ng opprotunity na pang IT? o mag-apply muna ng trabaho sa IT ng 1-2 months, pag wala saka maghanap ng odd job?
My Timeline
June 30, 2012- Took IDP IELTS Exam in Clark, Pampanga
July 12, 2012- IELTS Results (L-9, R-7, W-8.5, S-7.5, OB:8.0)
August 16, 2012- Submitted document for Engineers Australia Skills Assessment (Telecommunications Engineer)
Dec. 18, 2012- Officially received positive assessment result from EA. Work experience count was wrong, made an appeal to EA.
Jan. 4, 2013- Submitted EOI
Jan. 7, 2013- received invitation to apply for Subclass 189 Skilled Migrant Permanent Visa
Feb 21, 2013- Received correct Assessment Outcome from EA
March 1, 2013- Received confirmation from DIAC re Visa Application
April 8, 2013- CO Allocated (Team 6- Adelaide)
April 12, 2013- Medical Exam
April 28, 2013- Submitted NBI Clearance
June 27, 2013- Submitted Saudi PCC
July 2, 2013- VISA GRANTED!
Posts: 104Member
Joined: Dec 23, 2012
June 5 2013 Lodged my Application thru IDP Manila
June 11 2013 Received Acknowledgement Letter and Medical Info from Embassy
June 13 2013 Medical NHSI
June 19 2013 NHSI forwarded to Embassy
June 24 2013 Visa Granted
"Thank you Lord"
Posts: 1,074Member
Joined: Apr 17, 2013
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
Posts: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
28-06-12: Done Medical check
30-10-12: Submit AFP check
07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)
Posts: 293Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2012
Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
11-05-11: IELTS Exam Result (L-6.5, R-8.5, W-7, S-8)
11-28-12: Submitted requirements to ACS
01-08-13: ACS Suitable
01-08-13: Submitted EOI
01-21-13: Received invitation to lodge a Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
02-06-13: Lodged visa application
02-06-13: Performed Medical exam
03-22-13: CO Allocated (Team 06 GSM Adelaide, JH)
03-27-13: Submitted PH Police Clearance, Form 80
04-26-13: Submitted MY and TH Police Clearance, payslips
05-13-13: VISA GRANT!
10-29-13: Initial Entry (Melbourne)
Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 11, 2011
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Posts: 158Member
Joined: Sep 24, 2012
via MARA agent
29 January- Lodged 190
06 February- Medicals uploaded
22 March- NBI uploaded
22 April- CO assigned
14 May- SG PC uploaded
28 August- Visa Granted! (IED May 14, 2014- WA)
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