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cind3r3llaPerth, WA Posts: 153Member Joined: Sep 10, 2012
@langgam37.. sabagay.. sana mag-pick-up ulet ang construction industry sa Aus. inshallah. ^:)^
filipinacpaPerth Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated Joined: Jan 24, 2013
Hello po! My job offer ako from Dubai. Ask ko lang sana what does it mean about inclusive of accommodation, transpo, food, etc. Will that mean na hindi nila shoulder yung expenses ko for house, food and transpo? Thank you!
This is their email: "Your starting salary will be Dhs. 4,000/= (inclusive of accommodation, transportation, food, etc...)"
2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
@filipinacpa - your totaly monthly salary will be broken down into: - basic salary - transpo allowance - housing allowance - food allowance (if any)
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..
@filipinacpa , to be honest prang masyadong mababa ung offer sayo, mahal din kc ang accomodation at cost of living sa dubai..
filipinacpaPerth Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated Joined: Jan 24, 2013
Hi all! Hope you could help me decide on this. I am having doubt to accept the job offer po eh. Yun nga, parang mababa. Tho I admit I lack experience which is 3 years lang, I am a CPA and MBA too. Here's their email po:
~~ Dear Sheila Marie,
Regarding the information you read about an average salary of an entry level accountant in UAE (Dhs. 5,900/=) on net which is just statistic report and does not mean accurate.
Concerning the cost of living in Dubai (normal one), I will personally tell you that you are in a wrong figure. I have made a sample list of monthly expenses that you need to cover your costs, such as:
1. Accommodation (Bed Space) - Dhs. 600/= (this type of bedspace is above average and located in area which accessible for everything like mall, restaurant, supermarket, hospital, bank etc.) 2. Electricity and Water Bill - Dhs. 130/= maximum charge for summer season 3. Food - Dhs. 250/= 4. Personal expenses - Dhs. 150/= personal hygiene& basic needs 5. Transportation - Dhs. 350/=
Above list will give you a total of Dhs. 1, 480/= so this amount will be your monthly (starting) expenses.
Also, we would like to bring to your kind attention that we also got a lot of great candidates for the position through our Agency there in Philippines which we offer the same and you were chosen from a group of excellent candidates as he believes that you are looking for a long term career and professional experience which we are confident to inform you that our company can provide you.
Anyhow, Mr. Marwan is pleased to extend the offer of employment at the following conditions:
· a startingof AED. 4,000/=(all inclusive) + AED 500 increase after 3 months subject to your performance. · a 3 years contract in our firm based on our company policy which is most of the companies here in UAE is having the same especially for expatriates’ employees.
Note: 1. UAE Ministry of Labour imposed an agreement of 2 years contract for an employee. 2. Salary may be revised during your contract with us and will not be remain as it is.
If you choose to accept this job offer, please send your confirmation to me at your earliest convenience. When your acknowledgement is received, we will send you employee Formal Offer Letter.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team.
~~~
Parang gusto ko rin naman tanggapin kasi iniisip ko baka mas mapadali pag apply ko for Australian PR. Tapos audit firm pa sya sa Dubai. Yun nga lang, medyo takot din ako since baka mahirapan ako makauwi. My friends and family told me to decline. Kayo ho? Ano po ma advise niyo please??
Thank you so much!
2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
@filipinacpa - - medyo mababa ang offer.. but i guess because konti pa nga lang experience mo.. - did they tell about vacation and ticket every year to the phils? - if you dont mind, would you kung saang area ang office? - may mga friends ka ba sa dubai, who can help you pagdating mo dun?like looking for a place to stay...etc... ? - check mo ang dubizzle.com for room/bedspace rents.. medyo alanganin yung bedspace 600aed na sinasabi nya... that means 4 kayo sa room... but you can find 600 bedspace na 2 lang kayo sa room, pero malayo sa dubai city..
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..
filipinacpaPerth Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated Joined: Jan 24, 2013
Yes po they mentioned yung 1 month paid vacation leave + free tickets every year. Eto po ang location: Dubai: Burj Khalifa Area, Ontario Tower
2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving
in my opinion, medyo mababa young offer nil a sayo considering na CPA ka pa. i don't know about the 600dhs bedspace but I think masyado mababa jun. yes. you might find one but the condition might not be that conducive for you. But it still depends sa lifestyle mo, if you think you can make both ends meet then why not... catch lang, 3 years might be too long. what if di mo say magustuhan? can you terminate contract? read the contract and see if it will work both ways, at di one sided lang. just my thought.
Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED
You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
jvframosPerth Posts: 501Member Joined: Jan 22, 2013
@lock_code2004, hello sir.... few words of wisdom naman please. medyo confused na kami what path to take.
just today, on my 4th try, lumabas na yung result ng june 8 exam ko. i got L-7.5, R,W & S - 7.0; obs 7.0. ok na.... kaya lang given this still, 50pts + 5 SS = 55 pa lang ako so need ko pa try ulet to get 8.0 to get at least 20pts sa ielts.
ang baba na kasi ng score ko sa age kasi 40 y/o na ko and 5 years lang nacount sa employment ko kasi di relevant yung 5years of teaching architecture sa inaaplyan ko na draftsman. and my other experience outside 10 years di na daw counted sabi ng agent ko.
di ko kasi alam san kukunin yung kulang na 5 pts. otherwise, me may opt to apply for visa 489 para mabigyan kami ng 10pts. kaya lang temporary visa yun, need pa namin to wait for another 2 years bago makapag apply ng PR. what do you reckon sir? advise naman please.
Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED
You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
edited June 2013
@jvframos - at this point na medyo marami na changes sa immigration guidelines/fee/etc.. kung wala na talagang additional points na makukuha, i would definitely go for visa 489..
Other options - retake IELTS - weigh risk/probability of you getting an 8.0, additional fee/time... - partner's point - additional fee, long assessment time..
i assume you will be applying for WA SS, - by Jul 1, they will change their SS application process - you will wait to get an invitatition to apply for SS, unlike today just complete your EOI and na pwede kana mag-apply directly sa SS immediately.. - so if you are decided, i suggest apply now, on or before Jul 1... - Also, consider that by October 2013, WA SS will change their criteria, and WA list of occupations available for sponsorship..
think about this... - you might exert too much effort trying to get more points, and then later on hindi naman pala achievable... - by the time you decided na wala ng ibang option but to apply for visa 489, baka hindi na pala pwede dahil marami ng changes.. - apply for visa 489, and then pag nasa AU na, find a job/settle with your family.. then saka na isipin ang PR visa, you have 4 years to think/act/strategize about that..
it is now or never.. with the current changes in immigration process/cost and your age, time is your major consideration..
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..
cind3r3llaPerth, WA Posts: 153Member Joined: Sep 10, 2012
@filipinacpa... ang baba ng offer sayo. medyo off ang calculation nila sa food huh... sa 250aed per month, it means, 1x a day ka lang kakain sa 1 araw sa halagang 10aed per day. At 5 days of each month ay hindi ka kakain. 10aed na pagkain ay snack box ng KFC yan, abonado ka pa ng 1aed.
since sila na rin ang nagbanggit na 5,900+ ang entry level ng accountant, can't they offer that rate to you? i negotiate mo pa.
@filipinacpa try mo pa i-negotiate, and do a little background check na rin siguro dun sa company. In my opinion din, medyo di realistic yung figures na binigay nila regarding monthly expenses. Dhs600 bedspace is not above average, tapos as @cind3r3lla has mentioned, di kasya yung less than Dhs10 per day for food. Hope this helps
25 Jul 2011 - Applied For Skills Assessment, Engineers Australia
23 Sep 2011 - Skills Assessment Received, ANZCO Code: 233211 (Civil Engineer)
10 Mar 2012 - IELTS Exam
24 Mar 2012 - IELTS Result L-8.5; R,W,S -7
26 Apr 2012 - 175 Application lodged....
24 May 2012 - "Application Being Processed Further"
10 Jun 2012 - Applied for NBI / Dubai Police Clearance
12 Jun 2012 - Dubai Police Clearance Received
15 Jun 2012 - CO Allocated
25 Jun 2012 - Medicals
27 Jun 2012 - Medicals Finalised
30 Jun 2012 - PCCs Uploaded
02 July 2012 - Visa Grant
14-26 Mar 2013 - Initial Entry - Melbourne
30 August 2014 - Big Move
08 Sep 2014 - First day of work
jvframosPerth Posts: 501Member Joined: Jan 22, 2013
@lock_code2004 thank you for the advise. You were right, its now or never... the more i delay this, the more changes in the immigration process. yesterday, we have submitted the EOI and will be submitting the WA SS application later today. As we do this, we told ourselves that whatever it may take, we are willing to face it in exchange of better life in AU. True, what is two years... sooner we know its 2 years is over. GO na to and beat the july 1 change is SS system. :-)
thanks again.
Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED
You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
@lock_code2004 Good day po..i'm here na naman to ask infos..may inaaplayan akong agency sa web lang, same for Australia din..nag reply yung agency sabi pag nasa Australia na ako i can contact them for a job application..ano kayang klaseng visa ang dapat kung aaplayan? I'm an Electrical Engineer based here in UAE..
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
a) employer sponsored visa - kung may employer na willing magsponsor sayo.. - continue to apply online.. pwde din maka swerte.. - tsambahan lang...it may take some time.. difficult but not impossible
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..
cind3r3llaPerth, WA Posts: 153Member Joined: Sep 10, 2012
pwede bang magpabili ng Ozzy simcard kahit wala pa sa Aust? uwi kasi ako ng Phils ng Dec. I have a month para mag-apply online before mag-settle ng january. Gusto ko sana magkaron ng Aust simcard panlagay sa CV. positive thinking lang na may tatawag agad... hehehe.
dftDavao City Posts: 102Member Joined: Nov 16, 2012
question po sa mga taga UAE (andito po ako sa doha) any related experience pls. Plano ko kc mag stud visa. early next year, balak ko na habang andito pa sa doha mag aplay na ako ng stud vis. halimbawa pag na aprov pd ba na uwi ako sa pinas tapos dun na ako mangagaling papuntang aus.? gusto ko dn kc magbakasyon muna bago umalis kung sakali. sabi kc at sa mga nababasa ko medyo mas maganda aproval rate kung dto kna sa ibang bansa nag aplay kumpara sa pinas. shukran!
Feb 16, 2013 - Acad IELTS @ BC Doha
Feb 28, 2013 - got results
June 4, 2013 - Applied to Deakin Univ. (BN 1 year conversion)
Aug 9, 2013 - Offer @ Deakin Feb 2014 intake
Wala po bang EB ang mga taga UAE - specially mga taga Dubai??? Kita-kits naman!!!
Accountant (General) : 221111
6 Nov 2010: IELTS Results (Academic Module) L:8.5, R:8.5, W:7, S:7
22 Dec 2010: Lodge Skills Assessment to CPAA
19 Jan 2011: CPAA Assessment result - not academically suitable
6 Jun 2012: Applied CPAA Skills re-assessment application
17 Sep 2012: CPAA Assessment result - academically suitable
25 Sep 2012: Lodged EOI Application with 65 points
15 Oct 2012: Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
17 Nov 2012: Lodged Visa Application
22 Nov 2012: DIAC Acknowledged Valid Visa Application
28 Nov 2012: Medicals done (Main applicant)
04 Dec 2012: CO Allocated (SA GSM Team 7)
04 Dec 2012: PCC emailed as per request checklist received
05 Dec 2012: Visa Granted (THANK YOU LORD!!!)
15 Sep 2013: "The Big Move"
04 Dec 2013: Initial Entry Date Deadline
jvframosPerth Posts: 501Member Joined: Jan 22, 2013
@globetrotter that's a good idea. sana nga mgkaron tayo ng eb.... it will be a good avenue for sharing experiences and meet in person and pinky oz aspirants from uae.
Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED
You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
25 Jul 2011 - Applied For Skills Assessment, Engineers Australia
23 Sep 2011 - Skills Assessment Received, ANZCO Code: 233211 (Civil Engineer)
10 Mar 2012 - IELTS Exam
24 Mar 2012 - IELTS Result L-8.5; R,W,S -7
26 Apr 2012 - 175 Application lodged....
24 May 2012 - "Application Being Processed Further"
10 Jun 2012 - Applied for NBI / Dubai Police Clearance
12 Jun 2012 - Dubai Police Clearance Received
15 Jun 2012 - CO Allocated
25 Jun 2012 - Medicals
27 Jun 2012 - Medicals Finalised
30 Jun 2012 - PCCs Uploaded
02 July 2012 - Visa Grant
14-26 Mar 2013 - Initial Entry - Melbourne
30 August 2014 - Big Move
08 Sep 2014 - First day of work
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
PM nyo lang yung may mga gusto, its our way of sharing na rin sa mga nagpprocess pa lang ng mga papers kung paano natin natapos ang pag-aapply ng visas...Im due to fly this August na rin kasi at medyo dumadami na rin tayo mga taga UAE na nag-aapply!
Accountant (General) : 221111
6 Nov 2010: IELTS Results (Academic Module) L:8.5, R:8.5, W:7, S:7
22 Dec 2010: Lodge Skills Assessment to CPAA
19 Jan 2011: CPAA Assessment result - not academically suitable
6 Jun 2012: Applied CPAA Skills re-assessment application
17 Sep 2012: CPAA Assessment result - academically suitable
25 Sep 2012: Lodged EOI Application with 65 points
15 Oct 2012: Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
17 Nov 2012: Lodged Visa Application
22 Nov 2012: DIAC Acknowledged Valid Visa Application
28 Nov 2012: Medicals done (Main applicant)
04 Dec 2012: CO Allocated (SA GSM Team 7)
04 Dec 2012: PCC emailed as per request checklist received
05 Dec 2012: Visa Granted (THANK YOU LORD!!!)
15 Sep 2013: "The Big Move"
04 Dec 2013: Initial Entry Date Deadline
25 Jul 2011 - Applied For Skills Assessment, Engineers Australia
23 Sep 2011 - Skills Assessment Received, ANZCO Code: 233211 (Civil Engineer)
10 Mar 2012 - IELTS Exam
24 Mar 2012 - IELTS Result L-8.5; R,W,S -7
26 Apr 2012 - 175 Application lodged....
24 May 2012 - "Application Being Processed Further"
10 Jun 2012 - Applied for NBI / Dubai Police Clearance
12 Jun 2012 - Dubai Police Clearance Received
15 Jun 2012 - CO Allocated
25 Jun 2012 - Medicals
27 Jun 2012 - Medicals Finalised
30 Jun 2012 - PCCs Uploaded
02 July 2012 - Visa Grant
14-26 Mar 2013 - Initial Entry - Melbourne
30 August 2014 - Big Move
08 Sep 2014 - First day of work
jvframosPerth Posts: 501Member Joined: Jan 22, 2013
iset na ang EB ng mag taga UAE before magfly si @globetrotter. dubai kami, we can come kung san ang agreed meeting place.
Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED
You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
Nakaka-miss ang init ng Dubai ngayong umuusok ang hininga ko sa umaga on the way to work. Sarap maglakad sa Safa Park!
CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013
jvframosPerth Posts: 501Member Joined: Jan 22, 2013
@Metaform sobrang init dito ngayon, yesterday 47degree ang temp. di lang yun, sobrang humid pa. ibang iba ang weather dito ngayon compared last year.
Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED
You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
@langgam37 boss tama ka dyan, dati boom din ang construction sa Au... ngaun pag nag aaply ako mahigpit na sila at and sabi kailangan nila ng may local experience... kung kelan dumating visa ko wala namang tumatawag ngaun.... hay... :-(
with agent
Civil Engineer (Hydraulic Engineer)
June 2012 - IELTS
August 2012 - Submitted Skill Assessment
January 2013 - Positive Skill Assessment Results from EA
January 2013- EOI submitted
February 04, 2013- Received Invitation
February 11, 2013- Lodge Visa 189
April 9, 2013 - CO Assigned, Team 6c(Requested Medicals and PCC)
April 11, 2013- Completed medicals (me, my son and daughter)
April 11, 2013 - Submitted PCC
April 14, 2013 - Husband completed the medicals
June 13, 2013 - Visa Granted
@engr_maylene052581 kailan na nga po ang punta nyo ng Au? Seek.com din po ba kayo nag-aappply?
25 Jul 2011 - Applied For Skills Assessment, Engineers Australia
23 Sep 2011 - Skills Assessment Received, ANZCO Code: 233211 (Civil Engineer)
10 Mar 2012 - IELTS Exam
24 Mar 2012 - IELTS Result L-8.5; R,W,S -7
26 Apr 2012 - 175 Application lodged....
24 May 2012 - "Application Being Processed Further"
10 Jun 2012 - Applied for NBI / Dubai Police Clearance
12 Jun 2012 - Dubai Police Clearance Received
15 Jun 2012 - CO Allocated
25 Jun 2012 - Medicals
27 Jun 2012 - Medicals Finalised
30 Jun 2012 - PCCs Uploaded
02 July 2012 - Visa Grant
14-26 Mar 2013 - Initial Entry - Melbourne
30 August 2014 - Big Move
08 Sep 2014 - First day of work
Mga 2nd or 3rd week po ng august... oo seek.com lang din po.....
with agent
Civil Engineer (Hydraulic Engineer)
June 2012 - IELTS
August 2012 - Submitted Skill Assessment
January 2013 - Positive Skill Assessment Results from EA
January 2013- EOI submitted
February 04, 2013- Received Invitation
February 11, 2013- Lodge Visa 189
April 9, 2013 - CO Assigned, Team 6c(Requested Medicals and PCC)
April 11, 2013- Completed medicals (me, my son and daughter)
April 11, 2013 - Submitted PCC
April 14, 2013 - Husband completed the medicals
June 13, 2013 - Visa Granted
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This is their email:
"Your starting salary will be Dhs. 4,000/= (inclusive of accommodation, transportation, food, etc...)"
2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving
2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)
PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER!
Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
sana po makatulong.. God bless!
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- basic salary
- transpo allowance
- housing allowance
- food allowance (if any)
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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Dear Sheila Marie,
Regarding the information you read about an average salary of an entry level accountant in UAE (Dhs. 5,900/=) on net which is just statistic report and does not mean accurate.
Concerning the cost of living in Dubai (normal one), I will personally tell you that you are in a wrong figure. I have made a sample list of monthly expenses that you need to cover your costs, such as:
1. Accommodation (Bed Space) - Dhs. 600/= (this type of bedspace is above average
and located in area which accessible for everything like mall, restaurant, supermarket, hospital, bank etc.)
2. Electricity and Water Bill - Dhs. 130/= maximum charge for summer season
3. Food - Dhs. 250/=
4. Personal expenses - Dhs. 150/= personal hygiene& basic needs
5. Transportation - Dhs. 350/=
Above list will give you a total of Dhs. 1, 480/= so this amount will be your monthly (starting) expenses.
Also, we would like to bring to your kind attention that we also got a lot of great candidates for the position through our Agency there in Philippines which we offer the same and you were chosen from a group of excellent candidates as he believes that you are looking for a long term career and professional experience which we are confident to inform you that our company can provide you.
Anyhow, Mr. Marwan is pleased to extend the offer of employment at the following conditions:
· a startingof AED. 4,000/=(all inclusive) + AED 500 increase after 3 months subject to your performance.
· a 3 years contract in our firm based on our company policy which is most of the companies here in UAE is having the same especially for expatriates’ employees.
Note: 1. UAE Ministry of Labour imposed an agreement of 2 years contract for an employee.
2. Salary may be revised during your contract with us and will not be remain as it is.
If you choose to accept this job offer, please send your confirmation to me at your earliest convenience. When your acknowledgement is received, we will send you employee Formal Offer Letter.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team.
~~~
Parang gusto ko rin naman tanggapin kasi iniisip ko baka mas mapadali pag apply ko for Australian PR. Tapos audit firm pa sya sa Dubai. Yun nga lang, medyo takot din ako since baka mahirapan ako makauwi. My friends and family told me to decline. Kayo ho? Ano po ma advise niyo please??
Thank you so much!
2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving
2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)
PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER!
Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
sana po makatulong.. God bless!
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- medyo mababa ang offer.. but i guess because konti pa nga lang experience mo..
- did they tell about vacation and ticket every year to the phils?
- if you dont mind, would you kung saang area ang office?
- may mga friends ka ba sa dubai, who can help you pagdating mo dun?like looking for a place to stay...etc... ?
- check mo ang dubizzle.com for room/bedspace rents.. medyo alanganin yung bedspace 600aed na sinasabi nya... that means 4 kayo sa room... but you can find 600 bedspace na 2 lang kayo sa room, pero malayo sa dubai city..
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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Eto po ang location: Dubai: Burj Khalifa Area, Ontario Tower
2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving
2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)
PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER!
Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
sana po makatulong.. God bless!
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in my opinion, medyo mababa young offer nil a sayo considering na CPA ka pa. i don't know about the 600dhs bedspace but I think masyado mababa jun. yes. you might find one but the condition might not be that conducive for you. But it still depends sa lifestyle mo, if you think you can make both ends meet then why not... catch lang, 3 years might be too long. what if di mo say magustuhan? can you terminate contract? read the contract and see if it will work both ways, at di one sided lang. just my thought.
Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED
You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
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just today, on my 4th try, lumabas na yung result ng june 8 exam ko. i got L-7.5, R,W & S - 7.0; obs 7.0. ok na.... kaya lang given this still, 50pts + 5 SS = 55 pa lang ako so need ko pa try ulet to get 8.0 to get at least 20pts sa ielts.
ang baba na kasi ng score ko sa age kasi 40 y/o na ko and 5 years lang nacount sa employment ko kasi di relevant yung 5years of teaching architecture sa inaaplyan ko na draftsman. and my other experience outside 10 years di na daw counted sabi ng agent ko.
di ko kasi alam san kukunin yung kulang na 5 pts. otherwise, me may opt to apply for visa 489 para mabigyan kami ng 10pts. kaya lang temporary visa yun, need pa namin to wait for another 2 years bago makapag apply ng PR. what do you reckon sir? advise naman please.
Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED
You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
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kung wala na talagang additional points na makukuha, i would definitely go for visa 489..
Other options
- retake IELTS - weigh risk/probability of you getting an 8.0, additional fee/time...
- partner's point - additional fee, long assessment time..
i assume you will be applying for WA SS,
- by Jul 1, they will change their SS application process
- you will wait to get an invitatition to apply for SS, unlike today just complete your EOI and na pwede kana mag-apply directly sa SS immediately..
- so if you are decided, i suggest apply now, on or before Jul 1...
- Also, consider that by October 2013, WA SS will change their criteria, and WA list of occupations available for sponsorship..
think about this...
- you might exert too much effort trying to get more points, and then later on hindi naman pala achievable...
- by the time you decided na wala ng ibang option but to apply for visa 489, baka hindi na pala pwede dahil marami ng changes..
- apply for visa 489, and then pag nasa AU na, find a job/settle with your family.. then saka na isipin ang PR visa, you have 4 years to think/act/strategize about that..
it is now or never.. with the current changes in immigration process/cost and your age,
time is your major consideration..
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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medyo off ang calculation nila sa food huh... sa 250aed per month, it means, 1x a day ka lang kakain sa 1 araw sa halagang 10aed per day. At 5 days of each month ay hindi ka kakain.
10aed na pagkain ay snack box ng KFC yan, abonado ka pa ng 1aed.
since sila na rin ang nagbanggit na 5,900+ ang entry level ng accountant, can't they offer that rate to you? i negotiate mo pa.
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Joined: Apr 22, 2012
25 Jul 2011 - Applied For Skills Assessment, Engineers Australia
23 Sep 2011 - Skills Assessment Received, ANZCO Code: 233211 (Civil Engineer)
10 Mar 2012 - IELTS Exam
24 Mar 2012 - IELTS Result L-8.5; R,W,S -7
26 Apr 2012 - 175 Application lodged....
24 May 2012 - "Application Being Processed Further"
10 Jun 2012 - Applied for NBI / Dubai Police Clearance
12 Jun 2012 - Dubai Police Clearance Received
15 Jun 2012 - CO Allocated
25 Jun 2012 - Medicals
27 Jun 2012 - Medicals Finalised
30 Jun 2012 - PCCs Uploaded
02 July 2012 - Visa Grant
14-26 Mar 2013 - Initial Entry - Melbourne
30 August 2014 - Big Move
08 Sep 2014 - First day of work
Posts: 501Member
Joined: Jan 22, 2013
thanks again.
Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED
You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
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Joined: Mar 19, 2013
Good day po..i'm here na naman to ask infos..may inaaplayan akong agency sa web lang, same for Australia din..nag reply yung agency sabi pag nasa Australia na ako i can contact them for a job application..ano kayang klaseng visa ang dapat kung aaplayan? I'm an Electrical Engineer based here in UAE..
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a) employer sponsored visa - kung may employer na willing magsponsor sayo..
- continue to apply online.. pwde din maka swerte..
- tsambahan lang...it may take some time.. difficult but not impossible
b) skilled migrant visa - process your own PR visa, IELTS>>skills assessment>>visa
- you have your own visa, your own cost.. but you will not be dependent sa employer
- kahit mwalan ka ng work, you can stay in AU indefinitely
- read this thread: http://www.pinoyau.info/discussion/1073/important-information-how-do-i-start-my-application/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..
Posts: 153Member
Joined: Sep 10, 2012
uwi kasi ako ng Phils ng Dec. I have a month para mag-apply online before mag-settle ng january. Gusto ko sana magkaron ng Aust simcard panlagay sa CV. positive thinking lang na may tatawag agad... hehehe.
Posts: 102Member
Joined: Nov 16, 2012
Feb 16, 2013 - Acad IELTS @ BC Doha
Feb 28, 2013 - got results
June 4, 2013 - Applied to Deakin Univ. (BN 1 year conversion)
Aug 9, 2013 - Offer @ Deakin Feb 2014 intake
Joined: Oct 31, 2012
Accountant (General) : 221111
6 Nov 2010: IELTS Results (Academic Module) L:8.5, R:8.5, W:7, S:7
22 Dec 2010: Lodge Skills Assessment to CPAA
19 Jan 2011: CPAA Assessment result - not academically suitable
6 Jun 2012: Applied CPAA Skills re-assessment application
17 Sep 2012: CPAA Assessment result - academically suitable
25 Sep 2012: Lodged EOI Application with 65 points
15 Oct 2012: Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
17 Nov 2012: Lodged Visa Application
22 Nov 2012: DIAC Acknowledged Valid Visa Application
28 Nov 2012: Medicals done (Main applicant)
04 Dec 2012: CO Allocated (SA GSM Team 7)
04 Dec 2012: PCC emailed as per request checklist received
05 Dec 2012: Visa Granted (THANK YOU LORD!!!)
15 Sep 2013: "The Big Move"
04 Dec 2013: Initial Entry Date Deadline
Posts: 501Member
Joined: Jan 22, 2013
Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED
You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
Posts: 178Member
Joined: Apr 22, 2012
25 Jul 2011 - Applied For Skills Assessment, Engineers Australia
23 Sep 2011 - Skills Assessment Received, ANZCO Code: 233211 (Civil Engineer)
10 Mar 2012 - IELTS Exam
24 Mar 2012 - IELTS Result L-8.5; R,W,S -7
26 Apr 2012 - 175 Application lodged....
24 May 2012 - "Application Being Processed Further"
10 Jun 2012 - Applied for NBI / Dubai Police Clearance
12 Jun 2012 - Dubai Police Clearance Received
15 Jun 2012 - CO Allocated
25 Jun 2012 - Medicals
27 Jun 2012 - Medicals Finalised
30 Jun 2012 - PCCs Uploaded
02 July 2012 - Visa Grant
14-26 Mar 2013 - Initial Entry - Melbourne
30 August 2014 - Big Move
08 Sep 2014 - First day of work
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
Joined: Oct 31, 2012
Accountant (General) : 221111
6 Nov 2010: IELTS Results (Academic Module) L:8.5, R:8.5, W:7, S:7
22 Dec 2010: Lodge Skills Assessment to CPAA
19 Jan 2011: CPAA Assessment result - not academically suitable
6 Jun 2012: Applied CPAA Skills re-assessment application
17 Sep 2012: CPAA Assessment result - academically suitable
25 Sep 2012: Lodged EOI Application with 65 points
15 Oct 2012: Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
17 Nov 2012: Lodged Visa Application
22 Nov 2012: DIAC Acknowledged Valid Visa Application
28 Nov 2012: Medicals done (Main applicant)
04 Dec 2012: CO Allocated (SA GSM Team 7)
04 Dec 2012: PCC emailed as per request checklist received
05 Dec 2012: Visa Granted (THANK YOU LORD!!!)
15 Sep 2013: "The Big Move"
04 Dec 2013: Initial Entry Date Deadline
Posts: 178Member
Joined: Apr 22, 2012
25 Jul 2011 - Applied For Skills Assessment, Engineers Australia
23 Sep 2011 - Skills Assessment Received, ANZCO Code: 233211 (Civil Engineer)
10 Mar 2012 - IELTS Exam
24 Mar 2012 - IELTS Result L-8.5; R,W,S -7
26 Apr 2012 - 175 Application lodged....
24 May 2012 - "Application Being Processed Further"
10 Jun 2012 - Applied for NBI / Dubai Police Clearance
12 Jun 2012 - Dubai Police Clearance Received
15 Jun 2012 - CO Allocated
25 Jun 2012 - Medicals
27 Jun 2012 - Medicals Finalised
30 Jun 2012 - PCCs Uploaded
02 July 2012 - Visa Grant
14-26 Mar 2013 - Initial Entry - Melbourne
30 August 2014 - Big Move
08 Sep 2014 - First day of work
Posts: 501Member
Joined: Jan 22, 2013
Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED
You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
Posts: 506Member
Joined: Jul 15, 2011
CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013
Posts: 501Member
Joined: Jan 22, 2013
Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED
You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
Posts: 506Member
Joined: Jul 15, 2011
CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013
Posts: 149Member
Joined: Feb 11, 2013
with agent
Civil Engineer (Hydraulic Engineer)
June 2012 - IELTS
August 2012 - Submitted Skill Assessment
January 2013 - Positive Skill Assessment Results from EA
January 2013- EOI submitted
February 04, 2013- Received Invitation
February 11, 2013- Lodge Visa 189
April 9, 2013 - CO Assigned, Team 6c(Requested Medicals and PCC)
April 11, 2013- Completed medicals (me, my son and daughter)
April 11, 2013 - Submitted PCC
April 14, 2013 - Husband completed the medicals
June 13, 2013 - Visa Granted
Posts: 178Member
Joined: Apr 22, 2012
25 Jul 2011 - Applied For Skills Assessment, Engineers Australia
23 Sep 2011 - Skills Assessment Received, ANZCO Code: 233211 (Civil Engineer)
10 Mar 2012 - IELTS Exam
24 Mar 2012 - IELTS Result L-8.5; R,W,S -7
26 Apr 2012 - 175 Application lodged....
24 May 2012 - "Application Being Processed Further"
10 Jun 2012 - Applied for NBI / Dubai Police Clearance
12 Jun 2012 - Dubai Police Clearance Received
15 Jun 2012 - CO Allocated
25 Jun 2012 - Medicals
27 Jun 2012 - Medicals Finalised
30 Jun 2012 - PCCs Uploaded
02 July 2012 - Visa Grant
14-26 Mar 2013 - Initial Entry - Melbourne
30 August 2014 - Big Move
08 Sep 2014 - First day of work
Posts: 149Member
Joined: Feb 11, 2013
with agent
Civil Engineer (Hydraulic Engineer)
June 2012 - IELTS
August 2012 - Submitted Skill Assessment
January 2013 - Positive Skill Assessment Results from EA
January 2013- EOI submitted
February 04, 2013- Received Invitation
February 11, 2013- Lodge Visa 189
April 9, 2013 - CO Assigned, Team 6c(Requested Medicals and PCC)
April 11, 2013- Completed medicals (me, my son and daughter)
April 11, 2013 - Submitted PCC
April 14, 2013 - Husband completed the medicals
June 13, 2013 - Visa Granted