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  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @JCsantos hello, where can I get that proof/certificate?
    I had this experience with VIC Road - kailangan ng proof na I have been driving for X number of years in order for me to be granted full license upon passing all exams. I told them that it is indicated in the drivers license number...

    They refer to a book regarding licenses all over the world and true enough, they saw based on my license number that I have been driving for 12 yrs already.

    Maybe, they would also have that in NSW? Otherwise, kumuha ka sa LTO Office in East Avenue ata and that can be a pain in the a$$... :)

    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!!

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    @JCsantos hello, where can I get that proof/certificate?
    Any LTO branch ... if you are already here then asked somebody in PH to do it for you then have it sent through post

    Google for Everything !!!

  • FilamokioFilamokio Perth
    Posts: 130Member
    Joined: Sep 20, 2012
    @li_i_ren Based the extensive review sa Australia ng 6 SUV front runners (they were tested light off-road as well as URBAN driving), Mazda CX-5 ang first sa kanila. Next is Tiguan, then Subaru, then Toyota Rav 4, nag tie nga sa last yung CRV and Mitsubishi outlander. So if ur buying a new SUV, i think go for AWD Mazda CX-5 or Volkswagen Tiguan. The price range is around 32 to 34K for AWD.
  • btarroja213btarroja213 Singapore
    Posts: 357Member
    Joined: Jun 04, 2013
    Mejo OT po.

    Uso po ba motorcycles sa Australia? Meron na ba dito naka buy ba ng motorcycle dyan?

    Thanks po,
    Bogs

    ANZSCO 233513
    Mar 2013 - IELTS Results - Pass but no points.
    04 June 2013 - EA Recieved CDR application.
    13 Aug 2013 - Got results from EA from the mailbox :-D
    04 Oct 2013 - Ielts results = Pass with +10 points.
    04 Oct 2013 - Lodged Subclass 189 with 65 Points
    07 Oct 2013 - Invited for Visa 189 :-D
    13 Nov 2013 - FBI Clearance delivered to USA Address
    24 Nov 2013 - Lodged Subclass 189. Waiting for CO.
    17 Dec 2013 - CO assigned. Team 34 Brisbane
    23 Jan 2014 - Medicals Cleared
    24 Jan 2014 - NBI clearance uploaded.
    30 Jan 2014 - VISA GRANT. EID: 04 Nov 2014
    27 Sept 2014 - Initial Entry - Brisbane
    30 Sept 2014 - Open DL R/C

  • nfrondanfronda Perth
    Posts: 816Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2013
    @btarroja213.. d2 samin sa Broome WA uso ung scooter d2 at mga big bike at safe mag scooter d2 ksi remote area.. Kaunti lg ung sasakyan. But kung sa city, prang matumal tlga ang nakikita kong nag momotor..

    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)

  • NadineNadine Brisbane
    Posts: 481Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2012
    edited June 2013
    @li_i_ren Based the extensive review sa Australia ng 6 SUV front runners (they were tested light off-road as well as URBAN driving), Mazda CX-5 ang first sa kanila. Next is Tiguan, then Subaru, then Toyota Rav 4, nag tie nga sa last yung CRV and Mitsubishi outlander. So if ur buying a new SUV, i think go for AWD Mazda CX-5 or Volkswagen Tiguan. The price range is around 32 to 34K for AWD.
    Agree!

    Ang ganda pa kamo ng Tiguan talaga (sa personal, hehe). Pumapangalawa Subaru, for me anyway, because of the safety features. Kaso, mukhang need mag-ipon pa ng konti, ang mahal talaga! I would probably get a "demo" version, if it were me. Pero di muna, wala pa pera. :D

    21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
    7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
    8 Jan 2013 - visa approved

  • btarroja213btarroja213 Singapore
    Posts: 357Member
    Joined: Jun 04, 2013
    @nfronda: Thanks po. Masarap kasi mag long ride lalo na kung cruiser dala mo. Tipid din kasi mag motor lang. Lalo na scooter.

    BTW: How much po gasolina and diesel dyan?

    Thanks,
    Bogs

    ANZSCO 233513
    Mar 2013 - IELTS Results - Pass but no points.
    04 June 2013 - EA Recieved CDR application.
    13 Aug 2013 - Got results from EA from the mailbox :-D
    04 Oct 2013 - Ielts results = Pass with +10 points.
    04 Oct 2013 - Lodged Subclass 189 with 65 Points
    07 Oct 2013 - Invited for Visa 189 :-D
    13 Nov 2013 - FBI Clearance delivered to USA Address
    24 Nov 2013 - Lodged Subclass 189. Waiting for CO.
    17 Dec 2013 - CO assigned. Team 34 Brisbane
    23 Jan 2014 - Medicals Cleared
    24 Jan 2014 - NBI clearance uploaded.
    30 Jan 2014 - VISA GRANT. EID: 04 Nov 2014
    27 Sept 2014 - Initial Entry - Brisbane
    30 Sept 2014 - Open DL R/C

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    edited June 2013
    For more automotive information visit this link

    http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum/133

    You will learn alot about DIY , best buys cars and gadgets, infringement, best insurance and some real life driving experience

    Google for Everything !!!

  • li_i_renli_i_ren North Ryde
    Posts: 434Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2012
    edited June 2013
    @li_i_ren Based the extensive review sa Australia ng 6 SUV front runners (they were tested light off-road as well as URBAN driving), Mazda CX-5 ang first sa kanila. Next is Tiguan, then Subaru, then Toyota Rav 4, nag tie nga sa last yung CRV and Mitsubishi outlander. So if ur buying a new SUV, i think go for AWD Mazda CX-5 or Volkswagen Tiguan. The price range is around 32 to 34K for AWD.

    My brother has the new subaru..really like the interior of it. But a brand new car ... it is out of my price range: p
  • WallabyWallaby Sydney
    Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Mar 29, 2013
    I got my CX5 a few months ago through Financing. I opted to have a balloon payment or residual na 30% para mas magaan ang repayment. For those who do not know kung ano yong residual payment, it is just like a downpayment na by the end of the term mo pa babayaran. Parang late downpayment so hindi ito kasama sa computation ng interest mo, in effect mas low ang monthly amortization mo.

    If you have a work, pwede zero downpayment. What I did is para hindi din mabigat pag dating ng end of term, you can set aside a budget for your residual separately. Just put it in your savings. Make sure you do not touch it for the whole duration of the term. Mag earn ito ng interest for the whole duration of the term then you can just withdraw it when you need to pay the residual na, say after 5 years. This way, mas makaka tipid ka.

    Depending on your financing company, you can get a monthly amortization of about $150 with this set up.
  • btarroja213btarroja213 Singapore
    Posts: 357Member
    Joined: Jun 04, 2013
    Ask ko lang po regarding conversion of driver's license. Kasama na rin ba Motorcycle license pwede mo ipa-convert?

    Thanks

    ANZSCO 233513
    Mar 2013 - IELTS Results - Pass but no points.
    04 June 2013 - EA Recieved CDR application.
    13 Aug 2013 - Got results from EA from the mailbox :-D
    04 Oct 2013 - Ielts results = Pass with +10 points.
    04 Oct 2013 - Lodged Subclass 189 with 65 Points
    07 Oct 2013 - Invited for Visa 189 :-D
    13 Nov 2013 - FBI Clearance delivered to USA Address
    24 Nov 2013 - Lodged Subclass 189. Waiting for CO.
    17 Dec 2013 - CO assigned. Team 34 Brisbane
    23 Jan 2014 - Medicals Cleared
    24 Jan 2014 - NBI clearance uploaded.
    30 Jan 2014 - VISA GRANT. EID: 04 Nov 2014
    27 Sept 2014 - Initial Entry - Brisbane
    30 Sept 2014 - Open DL R/C

  • kabayankabayan Zürich
    Posts: 78Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2013
    what are your thoughts guys on buying a second hand car? im looking at 2000-2005 model na econocar say corolla, civic, or sentra. Pang ikot ikot lang muna. then pag stable na kami chaka kami kukuha ng bago. Madami din bang 123 jan sa AU like sa pinas na madaming nakatagong sira yung oto pag 2nd hand binili? TIA

    June 2013 - Started collecting documents and CTCs
    July 12, 2013 - Vetassess recieved documents
    July 27, 2013 - IELTS Exam with overall 7.5
    Oct 18, 2013 - Vetassess online Status "Completed"
    Oct 21, 2013 - Vetassess online Status "Positive"
    Oct 21, 2013 - Requested Vetassess for Fax copy, recieved same day
    Oct 21, 2013 - EOI Submission
    Oct 22, 2013 - ACT SS Submitted Online
    Oct 24, 2013 - ACT SS Acknowledge Payment Email Recieved
    Nov 29, 2013 - ACT further info requested (job openings)
    Dec 2, 2013 - Submitted further info requested
    Dec 5, 2013 - ACT acknowledged decision received. ACT SS granted
    Dec 5, 2013 - Skillselect invitation recieved to lodge 190
    Dec 6, 2013 - Lodged visa 190, payment done
    Dec 6, 2013 - SGPCOC requested
    Dec 27, 2013 - SGPCOC obtained
    Jan 3, 2014 - Front loaded all documents except medicals and form 80
    Jan 6, 2014 - status of onlineimmi changed from required to recieved.
    Jan 11, 2014 - finished medicals in SG, pointmedical and radlink.
    Jan 14, 2014 - frontloaded form 80
    Jan 16, 2014 - medicals uploaded to onlineimmi, no further info required
    Jan 24, 2014 - Visa Grant, Direct Grant. Brisbane Team 34 (di naman pala sila ganon kanotorious sa bagal.. hehe)

    Thank you Lord, thanks to all who helped us, thanks to this forum :)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    what are your thoughts guys on buying a second hand car? im looking at 2000-2005 model na econocar say corolla, civic, or sentra. Pang ikot ikot lang muna. then pag stable na kami chaka kami kukuha ng bago. Madami din bang 123 jan sa AU like sa pinas na madaming nakatagong sira yung oto pag 2nd hand binili? TIA
    I got a 2nd hand car din... Mileage was 146K for a 2000 Honda Civic Hatchback automatic; so far ayus naman sya ang it is very fuel efficient (12.25km/litre) - for now this will do as priority namin mag-ipon for a house sometime in the future...

    Swertihan lang din talaga ang pagbili ng 2nd hand car but it would greatly help if you buy from a reputable dealer lalo na if you are not too familiar with checking cars.

    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!!

  • epiboy99epiboy99 Adelaide
    Posts: 196Member
    Joined: Feb 09, 2013
    @TasBurrfoot based sa experience mo sir, mga magkano yung budget sa pagbili ng 2nd hand car kasama yung mga additional na gagastusin?

    17 Aug 2013 457 visa approved
    02 Sep 2013 first day of work
    04 May 2016 lodged 186 visa
    17 Nov 2016 PR granted
    27 Nov 2017 lodged application for citizenship
    30 April 2018 citizenship application approved
    28 August 2018 citizenship ceremony

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @TasBurrfoot based sa experience mo sir, mga magkano yung budget sa pagbili ng 2nd hand car kasama yung mga additional na gagastusin?
    I bought it for $5600; all in na yun, the dealer paid for the transfer (worth $250 din yun) plus rego and CTP that is good until Feb 2014...

    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!!

  • kabayankabayan Zürich
    Posts: 78Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2013
    what are your thoughts guys on buying a second hand car? im looking at 2000-2005 model na econocar say corolla, civic, or sentra. Pang ikot ikot lang muna. then pag stable na kami chaka kami kukuha ng bago. Madami din bang 123 jan sa AU like sa pinas na madaming nakatagong sira yung oto pag 2nd hand binili? TIA
    I got a 2nd hand car din... Mileage was 146K for a 2000 Honda Civic Hatchback automatic; so far ayus naman sya ang it is very fuel efficient (12.25km/litre) - for now this will do as priority namin mag-ipon for a house sometime in the future...

    Swertihan lang din talaga ang pagbili ng 2nd hand car but it would greatly help if you buy from a reputable dealer lalo na if you are not too familiar with checking cars.
    @tasburrfoot, nagtitingintingin na ko ngaun plang to see my options. lagi ko naeencounter yung "service history card" how will you know that the card is legit? what are the infos na andon sa card? can I verify there the milage? thanks! Im looking at less than 5k bsta umaandar, :D:D

    June 2013 - Started collecting documents and CTCs
    July 12, 2013 - Vetassess recieved documents
    July 27, 2013 - IELTS Exam with overall 7.5
    Oct 18, 2013 - Vetassess online Status "Completed"
    Oct 21, 2013 - Vetassess online Status "Positive"
    Oct 21, 2013 - Requested Vetassess for Fax copy, recieved same day
    Oct 21, 2013 - EOI Submission
    Oct 22, 2013 - ACT SS Submitted Online
    Oct 24, 2013 - ACT SS Acknowledge Payment Email Recieved
    Nov 29, 2013 - ACT further info requested (job openings)
    Dec 2, 2013 - Submitted further info requested
    Dec 5, 2013 - ACT acknowledged decision received. ACT SS granted
    Dec 5, 2013 - Skillselect invitation recieved to lodge 190
    Dec 6, 2013 - Lodged visa 190, payment done
    Dec 6, 2013 - SGPCOC requested
    Dec 27, 2013 - SGPCOC obtained
    Jan 3, 2014 - Front loaded all documents except medicals and form 80
    Jan 6, 2014 - status of onlineimmi changed from required to recieved.
    Jan 11, 2014 - finished medicals in SG, pointmedical and radlink.
    Jan 14, 2014 - frontloaded form 80
    Jan 16, 2014 - medicals uploaded to onlineimmi, no further info required
    Jan 24, 2014 - Visa Grant, Direct Grant. Brisbane Team 34 (di naman pala sila ganon kanotorious sa bagal.. hehe)

    Thank you Lord, thanks to all who helped us, thanks to this forum :)

  • kabayankabayan Zürich
    Posts: 78Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2013
    @TasBurrfoot based sa experience mo sir, mga magkano yung budget sa pagbili ng 2nd hand car kasama yung mga additional na gagastusin?
    @epiboy99, greasemonkey ka din ba? depende sa koche na kukunin mo yun pre. kung kaya mo sugalan meron mga 3k akong nakikita na sentra model 99. canvass ka sa www.carsales.com.au

    June 2013 - Started collecting documents and CTCs
    July 12, 2013 - Vetassess recieved documents
    July 27, 2013 - IELTS Exam with overall 7.5
    Oct 18, 2013 - Vetassess online Status "Completed"
    Oct 21, 2013 - Vetassess online Status "Positive"
    Oct 21, 2013 - Requested Vetassess for Fax copy, recieved same day
    Oct 21, 2013 - EOI Submission
    Oct 22, 2013 - ACT SS Submitted Online
    Oct 24, 2013 - ACT SS Acknowledge Payment Email Recieved
    Nov 29, 2013 - ACT further info requested (job openings)
    Dec 2, 2013 - Submitted further info requested
    Dec 5, 2013 - ACT acknowledged decision received. ACT SS granted
    Dec 5, 2013 - Skillselect invitation recieved to lodge 190
    Dec 6, 2013 - Lodged visa 190, payment done
    Dec 6, 2013 - SGPCOC requested
    Dec 27, 2013 - SGPCOC obtained
    Jan 3, 2014 - Front loaded all documents except medicals and form 80
    Jan 6, 2014 - status of onlineimmi changed from required to recieved.
    Jan 11, 2014 - finished medicals in SG, pointmedical and radlink.
    Jan 14, 2014 - frontloaded form 80
    Jan 16, 2014 - medicals uploaded to onlineimmi, no further info required
    Jan 24, 2014 - Visa Grant, Direct Grant. Brisbane Team 34 (di naman pala sila ganon kanotorious sa bagal.. hehe)

    Thank you Lord, thanks to all who helped us, thanks to this forum :)

  • epiboy99epiboy99 Adelaide
    Posts: 196Member
    Joined: Feb 09, 2013
    @kabayan yun nga yung problema ko tsong, di ako greasemonkey kaya wala masyado alam sa makina ng sasakyan. Kailangan ko pa magsama ng mekaniko pag bumili ng kotse. Kung ako lang mag isa, di na ako bibili sana, kaso kasama pamilya kaya kailangan.

    17 Aug 2013 457 visa approved
    02 Sep 2013 first day of work
    04 May 2016 lodged 186 visa
    17 Nov 2016 PR granted
    27 Nov 2017 lodged application for citizenship
    30 April 2018 citizenship application approved
    28 August 2018 citizenship ceremony

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    what are your thoughts guys on buying a second hand car? im looking at 2000-2005 model na econocar say corolla, civic, or sentra. Pang ikot ikot lang muna. then pag stable na kami chaka kami kukuha ng bago. Madami din bang 123 jan sa AU like sa pinas na madaming nakatagong sira yung oto pag 2nd hand binili? TIA
    I got a 2nd hand car din... Mileage was 146K for a 2000 Honda Civic Hatchback automatic; so far ayus naman sya ang it is very fuel efficient (12.25km/litre) - for now this will do as priority namin mag-ipon for a house sometime in the future...

    Swertihan lang din talaga ang pagbili ng 2nd hand car but it would greatly help if you buy from a reputable dealer lalo na if you are not too familiar with checking cars.
    @tasburrfoot, nagtitingintingin na ko ngaun plang to see my options. lagi ko naeencounter yung "service history card" how will you know that the card is legit? what are the infos na andon sa card? can I verify there the milage? thanks! Im looking at less than 5k bsta umaandar, :D:D
    date of servicing makikita mo sa service history card as well as the mileage when the servicing done. makikita mo rin ata kung meron man inayos.

    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!!

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @kabayan yun nga yung problema ko tsong, di ako greasemonkey kaya wala masyado alam sa makina ng sasakyan. Kailangan ko pa magsama ng mekaniko pag bumili ng kotse. Kung ako lang mag isa, di na ako bibili sana, kaso kasama pamilya kaya kailangan.
    bili ka ng brand new...

    seriously though, i would advise you to get your cars sa car dealer; mas better yung assurance mo than getting it from a private seller.

    yung nga lang, mas mahal ito ng konti.

    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!!

  • kabayankabayan Zürich
    Posts: 78Member
    Joined: Jul 02, 2013
    @kabayan yun nga yung problema ko tsong, di ako greasemonkey kaya wala masyado alam sa makina ng sasakyan. Kailangan ko pa magsama ng mekaniko pag bumili ng kotse. Kung ako lang mag isa, di na ako bibili sana, kaso kasama pamilya kaya kailangan.
    bili ka ng brand new...

    seriously though, i would advise you to get your cars sa car dealer; mas better yung assurance mo than getting it from a private seller.

    yung nga lang, mas mahal ito ng konti.
    Noted on the car dealers. meron kc akong nababasa din na yung ibang car dealers daw magaling magrewind ng mileage ng odometers. So napapalabas nila na mas mababa yung mileage. Kaya ko natanong din yung service history cards say :), kung legit ba cia and kung pano ko malaman na legit cia kc as I know, mababasa din dun yung mileage during servicing. So kung mapagtataly ko yung actual reading and yung service history readings more or less masabi ko na legit man lang. hehe. gsto ko din lang makasigurado at makamura hehehehehe :D

    June 2013 - Started collecting documents and CTCs
    July 12, 2013 - Vetassess recieved documents
    July 27, 2013 - IELTS Exam with overall 7.5
    Oct 18, 2013 - Vetassess online Status "Completed"
    Oct 21, 2013 - Vetassess online Status "Positive"
    Oct 21, 2013 - Requested Vetassess for Fax copy, recieved same day
    Oct 21, 2013 - EOI Submission
    Oct 22, 2013 - ACT SS Submitted Online
    Oct 24, 2013 - ACT SS Acknowledge Payment Email Recieved
    Nov 29, 2013 - ACT further info requested (job openings)
    Dec 2, 2013 - Submitted further info requested
    Dec 5, 2013 - ACT acknowledged decision received. ACT SS granted
    Dec 5, 2013 - Skillselect invitation recieved to lodge 190
    Dec 6, 2013 - Lodged visa 190, payment done
    Dec 6, 2013 - SGPCOC requested
    Dec 27, 2013 - SGPCOC obtained
    Jan 3, 2014 - Front loaded all documents except medicals and form 80
    Jan 6, 2014 - status of onlineimmi changed from required to recieved.
    Jan 11, 2014 - finished medicals in SG, pointmedical and radlink.
    Jan 14, 2014 - frontloaded form 80
    Jan 16, 2014 - medicals uploaded to onlineimmi, no further info required
    Jan 24, 2014 - Visa Grant, Direct Grant. Brisbane Team 34 (di naman pala sila ganon kanotorious sa bagal.. hehe)

    Thank you Lord, thanks to all who helped us, thanks to this forum :)

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011


    Noted on the car dealers. meron kc akong nababasa din na yung ibang car dealers daw magaling magrewind ng mileage ng odometers. So napapalabas nila na mas mababa yung mileage. Kaya ko natanong din yung service history cards say :), kung legit ba cia and kung pano ko malaman na legit cia kc as I know, mababasa din dun yung mileage during servicing. So kung mapagtataly ko yung actual reading and yung service history readings more or less masabi ko na legit man lang. hehe. gsto ko din lang makasigurado at makamura hehehehehe :D
    Kung gusto mo makamura go for a private ...

    check whirlpool.net.au for some advice :) dun ako lagi naka tambay e

    http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum/133

    you would know everything from basic trouble shooting , buying guide , and real life driving experience

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  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    Noted on the car dealers. meron kc akong nababasa din na yung ibang car dealers daw magaling magrewind ng mileage ng odometers. So napapalabas nila na mas mababa yung mileage. Kaya ko natanong din yung service history cards say :), kung legit ba cia and kung pano ko malaman na legit cia kc as I know, mababasa din dun yung mileage during servicing. So kung mapagtataly ko yung actual reading and yung service history readings more or less masabi ko na legit man lang. hehe. gsto ko din lang makasigurado at makamura hehehehehe :D
    Kung gusto mo makamura go for a private ...

    check whirlpool.net.au for some advice :) dun ako lagi naka tambay e

    http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum/133

    you would know everything from basic trouble shooting , buying guide , and real life driving experience
    Yun nga problema, hindi daw marunong mag check... Ahahaha!! :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
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  • kabayankabayan Zürich
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    Noted on the car dealers. meron kc akong nababasa din na yung ibang car dealers daw magaling magrewind ng mileage ng odometers. So napapalabas nila na mas mababa yung mileage. Kaya ko natanong din yung service history cards say :), kung legit ba cia and kung pano ko malaman na legit cia kc as I know, mababasa din dun yung mileage during servicing. So kung mapagtataly ko yung actual reading and yung service history readings more or less masabi ko na legit man lang. hehe. gsto ko din lang makasigurado at makamura hehehehehe :D
    Kung gusto mo makamura go for a private ...

    check whirlpool.net.au for some advice :) dun ako lagi naka tambay e

    http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum/133

    you would know everything from basic trouble shooting , buying guide , and real life driving experience
    See you sa whirlpool forums @jcsantos, san state ka ngaun, sa melbourne or SA?

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  • kabayankabayan Zürich
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    Joined: Jul 02, 2013
    @TasBurrfoot, actually hndi problema yung pagchecheck, car enthusiast yung fiance ko and he knows automotives. Ang problema yung pambili ng bago, that is after pa naman magrant yung visa. Its just better do our homeworks/research early than deal with it later. haha. salamat sir sa mga comments

    June 2013 - Started collecting documents and CTCs
    July 12, 2013 - Vetassess recieved documents
    July 27, 2013 - IELTS Exam with overall 7.5
    Oct 18, 2013 - Vetassess online Status "Completed"
    Oct 21, 2013 - Vetassess online Status "Positive"
    Oct 21, 2013 - Requested Vetassess for Fax copy, recieved same day
    Oct 21, 2013 - EOI Submission
    Oct 22, 2013 - ACT SS Submitted Online
    Oct 24, 2013 - ACT SS Acknowledge Payment Email Recieved
    Nov 29, 2013 - ACT further info requested (job openings)
    Dec 2, 2013 - Submitted further info requested
    Dec 5, 2013 - ACT acknowledged decision received. ACT SS granted
    Dec 5, 2013 - Skillselect invitation recieved to lodge 190
    Dec 6, 2013 - Lodged visa 190, payment done
    Dec 6, 2013 - SGPCOC requested
    Dec 27, 2013 - SGPCOC obtained
    Jan 3, 2014 - Front loaded all documents except medicals and form 80
    Jan 6, 2014 - status of onlineimmi changed from required to recieved.
    Jan 11, 2014 - finished medicals in SG, pointmedical and radlink.
    Jan 14, 2014 - frontloaded form 80
    Jan 16, 2014 - medicals uploaded to onlineimmi, no further info required
    Jan 24, 2014 - Visa Grant, Direct Grant. Brisbane Team 34 (di naman pala sila ganon kanotorious sa bagal.. hehe)

    Thank you Lord, thanks to all who helped us, thanks to this forum :)

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
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    Ay nsw po ako :)'

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  • Summer_setSummer_set Canberra
    Posts: 33Member
    Joined: Mar 20, 2013
    Hello po, magtatanong lang po. PWede po ba maglagay ng L plate sa car kung ang trainer mo eh Phil. License lang ang hawak? Thanks po
  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    Hello po, magtatanong lang po. PWede po ba maglagay ng L plate sa car kung ang trainer mo eh Phil. License lang ang hawak? Thanks po
    You mean ph driver licence yung hawak ng tinuturuan mo at ikaw au lic????

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  • limelightlimelight Singapore
    Posts: 12Member
    Joined: Aug 15, 2013
    @psychoboy: quite tempting. I got approved for financing po (yaris 2012), but I changed my mind. Hehe!

    Anyway, for as low as 118/week on a 457 visa for 47 months. Pero depende din po kasi sa mga add-ons. Madami pwede idagdag kasi. Eto barest minimum.

    Yup, accepted Phil license although nag submit din ako international permit. You can buy and drive without local license po. :)
    Paano po pag student visa po ang entry ko? Pwede din bang makakuha ng car khit 2nd hand lng.
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @psychoboy: quite tempting. I got approved for financing po (yaris 2012), but I changed my mind. Hehe!

    Anyway, for as low as 118/week on a 457 visa for 47 months. Pero depende din po kasi sa mga add-ons. Madami pwede idagdag kasi. Eto barest minimum.

    Yup, accepted Phil license although nag submit din ako international permit. You can buy and drive without local license po. :)
    Paano po pag student visa po ang entry ko? Pwede din bang makakuha ng car khit 2nd hand lng.
    Kung may pera ka why not... If you are thinking of financing it, parang mahirap ata.

    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!!

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