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Posts: 550Member
Joined: Jun 07, 2012
Nominated Occupation - (312211)
01 July 2013 - Vetassess assessment Online
02 July 2013 - Documents sent thru SingPost
09 July 2013 - Initial documents received by Vetassess
27 July 2013 - IELTS (General) IDP Singapore
09 Oct 2013 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
- Qualifications: Comparable to AU Bachelor Degree
29 Oct 2013 - Lodged EOI / v190 SS WA
30 Oct 2013 - Initial Contact
31 Oct 2013 - Invited to apply ss (WA)
05 Nov 2013 - Submitted SS application
10 Dec 2013 - Received SS approval
10 Dec 2013 - Received invitation to lodge 190 visa
24 Dec 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
07 Jan 2014 - Applied SG PCoC (Releasing- 28Jan '14)
20 Jan 2014 - Medicals @ St. Lukes BGC
24 Jan 2014 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
- Medicals cleared for me and baby (Pending Wife's health check up's results)
28 Jan 2014 - SG PCoC Uploaded
06 Feb 2014 - Wife's medical cleared
21 Feb 2014 - VISA GRANTED - DIRECT GRANT (GSM Brisbane Team 34)
20 Jan 2015 - IED Requirement
Mar 2014 - Arrived in Perth WA
"While I'm waiting I will serve You
While I'm waiting I will worship
While I'm waiting I will not faint
I'll be running the race even while I wait"
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
yun nga lang, may schedule talaga ang transportation dito, ma plano mo ang trip!
and yeah, transportation is expensive here unlike in SG.
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 31, 2012
ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
May 2015 - Big Move
June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland
And now...... living the life that i have imagined
"A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams
Posts: 1,770Administrator
Joined: Dec 29, 2010
2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
Posts: 1,455Member
Joined: Apr 26, 2011
kahit saan pwede pumara, kahit saan pwede bumaba... lumagpas lang ng isang hakbang ang jeep galit ka na...
sa tricycle hahatid ka pa mismo sa gate ng bahay nyo... may ganyan ba sa SG at AU? wala...
hands down ako sa Pinas pagdating sa transpo
nyehehehehehe
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
And yeah, the cash bleeding does not end sa pagbili ng kotse; may road tax, ERP, parking (na pamatay as well) and maintenance of the car.
Ahahaha!!
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 31, 2012
ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
May 2015 - Big Move
June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland
And now...... living the life that i have imagined
"A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams
Posts: 462Member
Joined: Jul 29, 2013
Been working in Singapore for almost 4 years now. Security is the best. Less racist as compared to Australia. If you are single, Singapore is good to earn and save more $$$
Although Australia is also one of the most expensive cities to live in, I think it's still way better compared to Singapore in terms of quality of life.
Ive been to Sydney and Melbourne and fell in love with these cities instantly.
If you are migrating with your family, it's great! I think Oz is good for settling down with your family. I heard a lot of good things about Oz (benefits, etc) from my friends who are now converted to Australian citizens. I got nothing more to say. We'll know for sure soon.
Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261112 - Systems Analyst
Timeline:
Jul 01, 2013 - ACS Skill Assessment
Jul 19, 2013 - IELTS Results (L:8, R:8.5, W:7, S:8)
Oct 02, 2013 - ACS result received (suitable)
Oct 02, 2013 - submitted EOI for Visa 189 (65 pts).
Oct 05, 2013 - submitted Victoria SS for Visa 190 (70 pts, for backup)
Oct 18, 2013 - Victoria SS approved/Received invitation to apply for Visa 190 from Skillselect.
Oct 20, 2013 - lodged VISA 190 application.
Nov 20, 2013 - CO allocated | GSM Adelaide Team 6
Nov 27, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord! IED: NOV 12, 2014
Jul 03, 2014 - arrival in Melbourne
Aug 07, 2014 - started work
Jul 24, 2015 - left 1st job
Jul 27, 2015 - joined 2nd job
Posts: 1,455Member
Joined: Apr 26, 2011
Kung racist rin lang paguusapan... pinakaracist ang Pinoy.
Joined: Jun 28, 2011
Quotes:
"Wise men learn from their mistakes, but wiser men learn from the mistakes of others."
'Success is when you finished what you have started."
If you’re looking for Church in Canberra ACT Australia and you want to fellowship with Christian Filipino Australian.
Come and join us in Jesus Is Lord Church Canberra service every Sunday at 10:30AM to 12:30PM
Where: 53 Georgina Crescent, Kaleen ACT 2617
(Back of Kaleen Shopping Centre)
For more information, please PM me or visit
http://jilcanberra.org.au
"To God be the glory"
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Nilalait kahit kapya pinoy!
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 462Member
Joined: Jul 29, 2013
Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261112 - Systems Analyst
Timeline:
Jul 01, 2013 - ACS Skill Assessment
Jul 19, 2013 - IELTS Results (L:8, R:8.5, W:7, S:8)
Oct 02, 2013 - ACS result received (suitable)
Oct 02, 2013 - submitted EOI for Visa 189 (65 pts).
Oct 05, 2013 - submitted Victoria SS for Visa 190 (70 pts, for backup)
Oct 18, 2013 - Victoria SS approved/Received invitation to apply for Visa 190 from Skillselect.
Oct 20, 2013 - lodged VISA 190 application.
Nov 20, 2013 - CO allocated | GSM Adelaide Team 6
Nov 27, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you Lord! IED: NOV 12, 2014
Jul 03, 2014 - arrival in Melbourne
Aug 07, 2014 - started work
Jul 24, 2015 - left 1st job
Jul 27, 2015 - joined 2nd job
Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 11, 2011
Google for Everything !!!
Posts: 1,455Member
Joined: Apr 26, 2011
Posts: 23Member
Joined: Jul 11, 2013
canada bat di mo pansin? ok din canada. naka stay ako alberta, mga 2 years din sa calgary, red deer, edmonton, palipat lipat hehe, PERO susme, asar ang snow! at ang lamig -30 na ata yun o mas grabe pa, basta! ahahahahaa! mura bahay dun kaso rin ang baba naman ng sahod!!! bwiset! mga naka opisina dun parang 25cad/hr lang! eh langya, 'odd jobs' lang sa australia yan haha! taas ng bill sa kuryente! mga pinoy dun walang trabaho hahaha! totoo yan! ibabasura ng canada resume mo. yang sinasabi nilang "skilled list" na yan, maniwala ka dyan. pagdating mo dun, tim horton's bagsak mo hahaha! tatlong 'odd jobs'?? 12 hour shift?? ano yan lokohan? yang 12 hour shift sa canada para lang mabuhay eh di na tama yan haha! ok lang sana yan kung kagaya kitang slacker, kaso professional ka, ika nga eh, you deserve better hehehe...
@beth, swak ka sa adelaide! o kung san mo man gusto hehe basta sa australia. dami raw IT sa adelaide. di ko alam to ha, nabasa ko lng. sa oz kasi 7.5 hrs a day lang trabaho bastante ka na nun. QUALITY LIFE! gusto mo ba 60" na tv?? walang problema, magtrabaho ka lang 1 week at bili ka next nyan week! medyo matumal trabaho dito sa adelaide pero pag nasa sydney ka, sa opisina ka talaga. tamang desisyon: AUSTRALIA
~ Where do you think he went!??!! A walk in the woods!???!!?!?
Posts: 103Member
Joined: Apr 02, 2012
June 2013 - started collecting documents
Nov 2013 - completed documents (notarized and certified)
Dec 2013 - ACS Application Submission - Stage 1
Feb 2014 - Received positive ACS results - ICT Support Engineer
Posts: 103Member
Joined: Apr 02, 2012
June 2013 - started collecting documents
Nov 2013 - completed documents (notarized and certified)
Dec 2013 - ACS Application Submission - Stage 1
Feb 2014 - Received positive ACS results - ICT Support Engineer
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
pero mas tipid.. find other things to do..
or hanap ka ng mga single friends din..
madami pwde gawin... hindi lang sine, clubs or coffee..
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: 490Member
Joined: Aug 21, 2012
Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
Engineer
1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
11-11-2013 lodged visa application
11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
09-11-2014 Received job offer
09-29-2014 First day at work
11-15-2014 Bought our first car
Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there
Posts: 239Member
Joined: Jul 01, 2013
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 11, 2011
Google for Everything !!!
Posts: 23Member
Joined: Jul 11, 2013
~ Where do you think he went!??!! A walk in the woods!???!!?!?
Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 31, 2012
ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
May 2015 - Big Move
June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland
And now...... living the life that i have imagined
"A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams
Posts: 490Member
Joined: Aug 21, 2012
Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
Engineer
1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
11-11-2013 lodged visa application
11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
09-11-2014 Received job offer
09-29-2014 First day at work
11-15-2014 Bought our first car
Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there
Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 11, 2011
Google for Everything !!!
Posts: 59Member
Joined: Oct 01, 2012
Halos pareho lang sila ng OZ diba?
Occupation: Financial Institution Branch Manager
Dec 1, 2012: IELTS(Academic Module) @ IDP
Dec 14, 2012: Results L:7.5 W:8.0 R:8.5 S:7.0 OB:8.0
Jan 28, 2013: Forwarded docs to Vetassess
Feb 6, 2013: Vetassess acknowledges receipt of documents
May 17, 2013: Negative results from Vetassess
Wife's Turn! Occupation: Interior Decorator
July 20, 2013: Submitted docs to Vetasses
July 30, 2013: Docs received by Vetassess
Oct 30, 2013: Skills assessment results positive
Dec 7, 2013: IELTS L:9 , R:6.5 , W:6.5 , S:6
Jan 18, 2014: IELTS 2nd take L,R,W:7 , S:6
Mar 8, 2014: IELTS 3rd take L:7.5 , R:8.5 , W:7 , S:6.5(pwede na!)
Mar 28, 2014: Submitted EOI & SA SS
Apr 24, 2014: Received 190 invitation / Lodged 190 application
May 31, 2014: Medicals done
Jul 31, 2014: CO requested for additional docs (Adelaide Team 8)
Aug 26, 2014: Uploaded Form 80 and evidence of paid employment
Sep 9, 2014: Uploaded NBI & SG police clearances
Sep 18, 2014: Visa granted (IED: June 2, 2015)
May 22, 2015: Fly to Adelaide
Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 31, 2012
Advantage lang talaga nila is mas updated siguro sila and mas advance plus magaling mag english hahaha. Well at the end of the day, sa pananaw ko lang, is on general mas mataas pa rin tingin/ weight ng degree na nakuha sa australia kesa sa pinas kahit na mas ok turo sa atin. Maraming bagay naman eh, natutunan na sa actual work/ real world kesa sa classroom.
Pero sa akin mas concern ako sa ibang aspect like kung maeenjoy ba ng anak mo magaral sa australia or paano ung bullying jan. i heard grabe daw, then mas maaga yata sila jan mag explore, lalo na kung babae anak mo, dahil sa culture. So impt talaga maipasa pa rin yung culture nating pinoy sa mga anak natin at mabigyan sila ng mabuting gabay tlaga.
ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
May 2015 - Big Move
June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland
And now...... living the life that i have imagined
"A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams
Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 11, 2011
Google for Everything !!!
Posts: 1,455Member
Joined: Apr 26, 2011