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  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    edited July 2013
    @mr_pogi - read this related thread:

    http://www.pinoyau.info/discussion/947/state-sponsored-by-one-state-but-chose-to-live-work-in-another-state/p1

    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.. ;)

  • mae_ozmae_oz Melbourne
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    Joined: Apr 18, 2013
    hi po,just new here in melbourne, ask ko lang po how to get tax file number online? is it for free? i tried to apply online but my bayad 60 dollars plus. Is it legit or not? They will just send it to our house po ba? How bout the bank account? can i register for it online? hope you can elp me. tnx in advance

    April 3, 2013 - Pay tuition at CIC
    April 4, 2013 - Received COE
    April 11, 2013- Lodged Visa Application
    April 17,2013- Student Acknowledgement Letter
    April 24,2013- Medical Exam done at Nationwide Health Inc-Cebu
    June 15,2013- visa grant! thank you Lord!

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    @mae_oz - it should be free..

    did you apply thru this site?

    http://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Tax-file-number/Applying-for-a-TFN/

    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.. ;)

  • mae_ozmae_oz Melbourne
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    @lock_code2004 tnx for the info.,i registered already for free.,how many days would it usually arrive? they will post it in my address right?

    April 3, 2013 - Pay tuition at CIC
    April 4, 2013 - Received COE
    April 11, 2013- Lodged Visa Application
    April 17,2013- Student Acknowledgement Letter
    April 24,2013- Medical Exam done at Nationwide Health Inc-Cebu
    June 15,2013- visa grant! thank you Lord!

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    @mae_oz - yes.. 2-3 wks.

    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.. ;)

  • KG2KG2 Darwin
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    Is this applicable to all visa subclasses? Is subclass 573 elligible to have medicare?



    Destination: Darwin
    School: CDU(Jul 15, 2013 intake) up to Aug 5, 2013

            Sept 13 - IELTS passed(8 overall)
        <span style="background-color:#00ff00;">April 8, 2013 - Lodged Visa Subclass 573 thru IDP-L1-SVP&nbsp;</span>
        April 15, 2013 - medical exam at NHSI Cebu
        <span style="background-color:#00ff00;">April 16, 2013 - wife for repeat UA with FBS and creatinine&nbsp;</span>
        April 27, 2013 - medical of son and me forwarded to Global Health(according to NHSI)
        <span style="background-color:#00ff00;">May 3, 2013 - medical of wife forwarded to GH(according to NHSI)&nbsp;</span>
        May 5, 2013 - DIAC said they are waiting for my wifes health clearance from GH
        <span style="background-color:#00ff00;">May 30, DIAC said that medical results of wife was referred to MOC&nbsp;</span>
        July 15, 2013, DIAC said that medical clearance received by CO
        <span style="background-color:#00ff00;">July 18, 2013 - DIAC requested for approval for late arrival&nbsp;</span>

    July 23 - grant, July 24 - email received with grant attached
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  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    Is this applicable to all visa subclasses? Is subclass 573 elligible to have medicare?
    medicare is for PR visa holders only..

    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.. ;)

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
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    First thing to do on arriving ... kiss the lady immigration officer and tell them how fortunate you are :D

    Google for Everything !!!

  • iremit_australiairemit_australia Mandaluyong
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    Hi,
    Though I'd share this to the new kababayans in Australia. http://iremit.com.au/filipinos-in-perth/

    Thanks.

    I-Remit to the Philippines

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
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    Hi,
    Though I'd share this to the new kababayans in Australia. http://iremit.com.au/filipinos-in-perth/

    Thanks.
    I thought sabihin mo first thing to do is mag-remit kaagad...

    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!!

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
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    haha...panalo!..pagdating ng Au, REMIT AGAD!! pwede...
    • 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 ??
  • floradanicafloradanica Perth
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    @TasBurrfoot hahaha! siya na ang may sahod agad. natawa ko pramis
  • ozzieozzie Regina
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    Joined: Oct 04, 2012
    Hi guys,

    if mag initial entry lang kami and stay for 6 days in AU, ok lang ba na hindi muna kumuha ng tax number at magregister sa medicare and centerlink? tapos saka nalang asikasuhin un pag balik namin para mag settle na.

    thanks in advance!

    Oct 23 2012 Submitted Vetassess Assessment online
    Oct 29 2012 Vetassess Acknowledgement
    Jan 17 2013 Vetassess Positive Assessment
    Feb 2 2013 IELTS L-8/R-9/W-7/S-7 OBS 8
    Feb 17 2013 Submit EOI
    Feb 18 2013 Invited to apply for visa 189
    Feb 25 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    Mar 23 2013 Medicals done
    April 2 2013 NBI
    April 10 2013 CO Allocated - Team 6 Adelaide
    April 12 2013 NBI uploaded
    April 13 2013 Visa Grant!!!!
    IED - April 2 2014

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Hi guys,

    if mag initial entry lang kami and stay for 6 days in AU, ok lang ba na hindi muna kumuha ng tax number at magregister sa medicare and centerlink? tapos saka nalang asikasuhin un pag balik namin para mag settle na.

    thanks in advance!
    No issue at all on this but my question is; why delay it?

    Medicare will take less than 1 hr, tax file number will be done in less than 10 minutes online pa.... I dunno bout centrelink as we did not bother with this.

    Better to do it now in my opinion so that you will be up and ready when you come back AND MOST IMPORTANTLY you will be able to get your medicare card hence you will be covered immediately if ever you need to be hospitalized.

    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!!

  • cind3r3llacind3r3lla Perth, WA
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    ^TasBurrfoot... yung TFN needs a physical address in Aust, diba? nagbago na ba?
    kasi kung walang mapo-provide si @ozzie ng physical address, then sa pagbalik na lang nya.
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    ^TasBurrfoot... yung TFN needs a physical address in Aust, diba? nagbago na ba?
    kasi kung walang mapo-provide si @ozzie ng physical address, then sa pagbalik na lang nya.
    True, pero if may kakilala sya... @ozzie can always use the address of that acquantance. :)

    When there is a will, there is a way! ;)

    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!!

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    Hi guys,

    if mag initial entry lang kami and stay for 6 days in AU, ok lang ba na hindi muna kumuha ng tax number at magregister sa medicare and centerlink? tapos saka nalang asikasuhin un pag balik namin para mag settle na.

    thanks in advance!
    my advice is different... kung 6 days ka lang, wag ka na kumuha ng mga yan, pagbalik mo na lang pag mag settle ka na dun mo na kunin mga yan... enjoy mo na lang Australia, mamasyal ka kung saan saan hehee...

    pero seriously wag na lalo na sa medicare kasi kung more than 30y/o ka na, after a year when you register to medicare, magbabayad ka na ng medicare levy surcharge pag kukuha ka ng private health... so mag register ka na pag talagang settle down ka na para meron ka 1 year not to pay the surcharge...

    http://www.privatehealth.gov.au/healthinsurance/incentivessurcharges/mls.htm

    it's your decision though :)
  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
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    pero seriously wag na lalo na sa medicare kasi kung more than 30y/o ka na, after a year when you register to medicare, magbabayad ka na ng medicare levy surcharge pag kukuha ka ng private health... so mag register ka na pag talagang settle down ka na para meron ka 1 year not to pay the surcharge...

    http://www.privatehealth.gov.au/healthinsurance/incentivessurcharges/mls.htm

    it's your decision though :)
    You can still waive the LHC loading on private health insurance.... you can get a certificate from medicare stating that you are less than a year in AU ... I just dont know if this still apply if you were out of australia for more than a year ..

    we were 32 ( wife was 31 ) when we enter australia timing na nung kumuha kami ng Private Insurance e less than a year after our entry ...

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  • floradanicafloradanica Perth
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    Pwede na palang kumuha ng private insurance kahit wala ka pang 1 year registered sa Medicare?
  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    @floradanica pwedeng pwede mam, pera yun e, hindi ka nila tatangihan :)
  • floradanicafloradanica Perth
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    @icebreaker1928 ser, clarify ko lang. bale yung 1 year na sinasabi ay yung deadline mo para kumuha ng private insurance without paying the loading?

    so halimbawa po, pagkadating ko ng Au, pag nagregister ako sa Medicare, pwede na rin ako kumuha ng private insurance, pero after 12 months ko pa pwede gamitin?
  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @floradanica tama po lahat except po dun sa last part...
    pag kumuha ka ng private health insurance, anytime pwede mo na gamitin except na lang sa mga ibang condition like panganganak, pre-existing condition etc... rules na ng private health yun.
  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
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    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    @floradanica tama po lahat except po dun sa last part...
    pag kumuha ka ng private health insurance, anytime pwede mo na gamitin except na lang sa mga ibang condition like panganganak, pre-existing condition etc... rules na ng private health yun.
    This .. Normally the Health Fund will tell you in specific what you can and cannot claim for a span of x month .. sometime nag ppromo sila ng on-the-spot cover :)

    Google for Everything !!!

  • floradanicafloradanica Perth
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    Joined: Apr 24, 2013
    @JCsantos hmm that's interesting...

    pero mas ok siguro kumuha ng private insurance 'pag settled na sa work no?

    pano po ba usually kalakaran sa mga companies? meron ba sila kadalasang, ka 'tie-up' o bahala ka pumili ng insurance company?
  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    @JCsantos hmm that's interesting...

    pero mas ok siguro kumuha ng private insurance 'pag settled na sa work no?

    pano po ba usually kalakaran sa mga companies? meron ba sila kadalasang, ka 'tie-up' o bahala ka pumili ng insurance company?
    Yes for the First Question

    Meron mga company na merong preferred na Health Insurance Company ... pero d naman sapilitan .. normally meron lang flexibility kagaya ng idededuct na alng sa sahod mo or .. minsan meron company share ang cover mo

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  • floradanicafloradanica Perth
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    Joined: Apr 24, 2013
    thank you, sir! @JCsantos
  • faa317faa317 Sydney
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    Joined: Feb 20, 2012
    @lock_code2004 hi po just arrived in Adelaide but state sponsorship namin is canberra. ask ko lang po regarding sa TFN. Kailangan ko po bang kumuha or husband ko lang since he is the primary applicant? thanks po
  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @faa317 kailangan both, lalo na kung magopen kayo ng bank account.. mahal ang tax pag wala kang TFN na ilalagay sa bank.
  • ozzieozzie Regina
    Posts: 41Member
    Joined: Oct 04, 2012
    Hi guys,

    if mag initial entry lang kami and stay for 6 days in AU, ok lang ba na hindi muna kumuha ng tax number at magregister sa medicare and centerlink? tapos saka nalang asikasuhin un pag balik namin para mag settle na.

    thanks in advance!
    my advice is different... kung 6 days ka lang, wag ka na kumuha ng mga yan, pagbalik mo na lang pag mag settle ka na dun mo na kunin mga yan... enjoy mo na lang Australia, mamasyal ka kung saan saan hehee...

    pero seriously wag na lalo na sa medicare kasi kung more than 30y/o ka na, after a year when you register to medicare, magbabayad ka na ng medicare levy surcharge pag kukuha ka ng private health... so mag register ka na pag talagang settle down ka na para meron ka 1 year not to pay the surcharge...

    http://www.privatehealth.gov.au/healthinsurance/incentivessurcharges/mls.htm

    it's your decision though :)
    Thanks guys for all your suggestions! i just attended CFO kanina, baka meron dito sa forum na kasabay ko umattend kanina. according to the speaker, kelngn daw mag open na ng bank account within 3wks ata of arrival kc madami na daw hihingin na requirements pag hindi nag open agad. i don't know how true this is...for those na ndyan na, mahirap ba mag open ng account?

    and ung medicare, advice nya is within 7 to 10 days upon arrival is mag register na. kaso, if i will have to pay pa ung medical levy surcharge or undergo pa ng trouble of explaining why i don't have to pay it eh baka hindi na rin muna ako magregister. plan kc talaga namin is makapag land muna.

    Oct 23 2012 Submitted Vetassess Assessment online
    Oct 29 2012 Vetassess Acknowledgement
    Jan 17 2013 Vetassess Positive Assessment
    Feb 2 2013 IELTS L-8/R-9/W-7/S-7 OBS 8
    Feb 17 2013 Submit EOI
    Feb 18 2013 Invited to apply for visa 189
    Feb 25 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    Mar 23 2013 Medicals done
    April 2 2013 NBI
    April 10 2013 CO Allocated - Team 6 Adelaide
    April 12 2013 NBI uploaded
    April 13 2013 Visa Grant!!!!
    IED - April 2 2014

  • hanzyboyhanzyboy Brisbane
    Posts: 66Member
    Joined: Feb 04, 2013
    Yeah suggestion talaga to open up a bank account as soon as possible kasi pag within 6 weeks your passport alone would be sufficient as proof of identity (they use the 100 point identification check). So if more than 6 weeks ka na then you'd have to provide additional document to prove your identity. Di naman hassle mag-open ng bank account dito, you can even open online while you're still in the Philippines.

    For the medicare I'm not quite familiar with it so let's wait for the other member to answer that question.
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