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How much initial money required to Settle down in down under
Hello mga ka berks na nag start na ng life sa Aussie, how much money you initially spent (house rental/deposit, car, misc) for the first 2 months? Thanks
ethanjacobPerth Posts: 16Member Joined: Aug 28, 2013
sa amin 15K, kasali na first month rent for 4beds/2baths/2car spaces (plus a 2K rent bond- requirement ito sa lahat ng rentals), tsikot (mitusbishi magna 2004- B-) ), pinambili ng mga furnitures/appliances/miscellaneous- kasi hindi furnished ung bahay, then one month na gastusin. Pero kung wala pa akong job before kami pumunta dito noon, we would have taken atleast AUD30K with us just to have some spare in case matagalan bago ako makahanap ng work. Monthly expenses namin ngaung medyo settled na kami goes up around 3k per month, included na lahat from groceries, internet, kuryente, water, fuel etc etc. Kung may bisyo ka siguro, add an additional 300-500 depending on how much you spend for alcohol/cigarette [-X
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RepotSircMelbourne Posts: 102Member Joined: Feb 11, 2012
June 2012 - ACS - Network Administrator
Nov 2012 - IELTS 7-7-7.5-7.5
Feb 2013 - EOI - State Sponsorship SA
July 2013 - Visa Application
Aug 17 2013 - Wife IELTS 6-6-6-6
Sep 03 2013 - CO Assigned
Sep 09 2013 - Medical at Nationwide
Sep 16 2013 - Received Referral Letter for CNCC
Sep 17 2013 - Submitted CNCC
Nov 02 2013 - Visa Grant Letter received
Dec 14 2013 - Wife arrived in Adelaide
Dec 20 2013 - Wife found work
March 18 2014 - I arrived in Adelaide
May 01 2014 - Found 4 months Contract - Network Engineer
Oct 25 2014 - Found my permanent and full time job
ethanjacobPerth Posts: 16Member Joined: Aug 28, 2013
June 2012 - ACS - Network Administrator
Nov 2012 - IELTS 7-7-7.5-7.5
Feb 2013 - EOI - State Sponsorship SA
July 2013 - Visa Application
Aug 17 2013 - Wife IELTS 6-6-6-6
Sep 03 2013 - CO Assigned
Sep 09 2013 - Medical at Nationwide
Sep 16 2013 - Received Referral Letter for CNCC
Sep 17 2013 - Submitted CNCC
Nov 02 2013 - Visa Grant Letter received
Dec 14 2013 - Wife arrived in Adelaide
Dec 20 2013 - Wife found work
March 18 2014 - I arrived in Adelaide
May 01 2014 - Found 4 months Contract - Network Engineer
Oct 25 2014 - Found my permanent and full time job
barlovalSydney Posts: 72Member Joined: Dec 04, 2011
Pag malayo kayo sa train station kailangan talaga kotse.,pero pag wala pa work tyaga lang muna sa public transport.,
Back to topic., bring minimum 10k or bring more money as much as you can. Mahirap magsimula dito mahal lahat. Sydney is the most expensive city. Ma shock ka sa mga prices dito although halos lahat made in china.
RepotSircMelbourne Posts: 102Member Joined: Feb 11, 2012
cguru maki-share muna kame ni misis ng flat kc sobrang makakatipid ka kapag mag-uumpisa ka. In SA meron mga 150AUD per week isang room.
June 2012 - ACS - Network Administrator
Nov 2012 - IELTS 7-7-7.5-7.5
Feb 2013 - EOI - State Sponsorship SA
July 2013 - Visa Application
Aug 17 2013 - Wife IELTS 6-6-6-6
Sep 03 2013 - CO Assigned
Sep 09 2013 - Medical at Nationwide
Sep 16 2013 - Received Referral Letter for CNCC
Sep 17 2013 - Submitted CNCC
Nov 02 2013 - Visa Grant Letter received
Dec 14 2013 - Wife arrived in Adelaide
Dec 20 2013 - Wife found work
March 18 2014 - I arrived in Adelaide
May 01 2014 - Found 4 months Contract - Network Engineer
Oct 25 2014 - Found my permanent and full time job
ethanjacobPerth Posts: 16Member Joined: Aug 28, 2013
Naisip isip ko kasi kung lalakarin ko ung 550kms mula perth e malalate na ako sa trabaho :P Dito kasi kami sa outback nakatira kasi dito ang job ko so need ng car, unless pwede sakyan mga kangaroo sana <):) besides kahit nasa city ka nakatira e kailangan mo rin talaga ng sasakyan- bili groceries etc. unless ung bahay mo e katabi ng train station at pagbaba mo sa kabilang istasyon e woolies o coles na! $2500 for a car is pretty good, it can take you to the land of no return :-)) , pero seriously ok na ang car sa ganyang value. :-bd
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RepotSircMelbourne Posts: 102Member Joined: Feb 11, 2012
@ethanjacob Hhhmmm not bad, that's less than hundred thousand pesos. Anyway, thanks for the inputs.
June 2012 - ACS - Network Administrator
Nov 2012 - IELTS 7-7-7.5-7.5
Feb 2013 - EOI - State Sponsorship SA
July 2013 - Visa Application
Aug 17 2013 - Wife IELTS 6-6-6-6
Sep 03 2013 - CO Assigned
Sep 09 2013 - Medical at Nationwide
Sep 16 2013 - Received Referral Letter for CNCC
Sep 17 2013 - Submitted CNCC
Nov 02 2013 - Visa Grant Letter received
Dec 14 2013 - Wife arrived in Adelaide
Dec 20 2013 - Wife found work
March 18 2014 - I arrived in Adelaide
May 01 2014 - Found 4 months Contract - Network Engineer
Oct 25 2014 - Found my permanent and full time job
ethanjacobPerth Posts: 16Member Joined: Aug 28, 2013
no worries mate. maganda ang car maintenance dito compared sa atin and the roads are way better than back in the phils. gulong lang talaga nawewear out dito, not so much with other parts, unless you have a 4x4 and always driving off road <):) then that's a different tale :-j
Successful EA assessment - Feb 2012
WA SS positive -March 2012
Visa lodged (subclass 176) - May 2012
Visa grant - June 2012
Touchdown in OZ- Oct 2012
Currently digging dirt in WA :-)
RepotSircMelbourne Posts: 102Member Joined: Feb 11, 2012
wala aku gano money, pero buti na lang andyan ang Pag-Ibig at SSS, nakalimutan ko na tong dalawa na to, ung contribution ko pala makukuha ko ng lump sum basta mg-file ng retirement db.
June 2012 - ACS - Network Administrator
Nov 2012 - IELTS 7-7-7.5-7.5
Feb 2013 - EOI - State Sponsorship SA
July 2013 - Visa Application
Aug 17 2013 - Wife IELTS 6-6-6-6
Sep 03 2013 - CO Assigned
Sep 09 2013 - Medical at Nationwide
Sep 16 2013 - Received Referral Letter for CNCC
Sep 17 2013 - Submitted CNCC
Nov 02 2013 - Visa Grant Letter received
Dec 14 2013 - Wife arrived in Adelaide
Dec 20 2013 - Wife found work
March 18 2014 - I arrived in Adelaide
May 01 2014 - Found 4 months Contract - Network Engineer
Oct 25 2014 - Found my permanent and full time job
RepotSircMelbourne Posts: 102Member Joined: Feb 11, 2012
nga pala speaking of kotse, are we immediately allowed to drive kahit wala pang Australian Driver's License?
June 2012 - ACS - Network Administrator
Nov 2012 - IELTS 7-7-7.5-7.5
Feb 2013 - EOI - State Sponsorship SA
July 2013 - Visa Application
Aug 17 2013 - Wife IELTS 6-6-6-6
Sep 03 2013 - CO Assigned
Sep 09 2013 - Medical at Nationwide
Sep 16 2013 - Received Referral Letter for CNCC
Sep 17 2013 - Submitted CNCC
Nov 02 2013 - Visa Grant Letter received
Dec 14 2013 - Wife arrived in Adelaide
Dec 20 2013 - Wife found work
March 18 2014 - I arrived in Adelaide
May 01 2014 - Found 4 months Contract - Network Engineer
Oct 25 2014 - Found my permanent and full time job
JCsantosSydney Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 11, 2011
nga pala speaking of kotse, are we immediately allowed to drive kahit wala pang Australian Driver's License?
You can use your PH license for 3 months for PR like Visa's for Employee sponsored i think its indefinite
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bananapeelSydney Posts: 36Member Joined: Aug 23, 2013
wala aku gano money, pero buti na lang andyan ang Pag-Ibig at SSS, nakalimutan ko na tong dalawa na to, ung contribution ko pala makukuha ko ng lump sum basta mg-file ng retirement db.
unless there had been changes in the last 3 years, as far as I know ang pagibig contributions lang ang pede mo iwithdraw not SSS. just bring your visa and the required form and it takes about a month ata before you can get the cheque.
ethanjacobPerth Posts: 16Member Joined: Aug 28, 2013
nga pala speaking of kotse, are we immediately allowed to drive kahit wala pang Australian Driver's License?
You can use your PH license for 3 months for PR like Visa's for Employee sponsored i think its indefinite
Tomo, you'll have to convert your Phil license to an Oz one within that 3-month period. You have to complete an exam and then an actual driving test. Make sure you read the driver's guide booklet available on the website of whatever state you're going to (some states have different rules) What I found out is that it is so much easier to get a license in the country side than in the cities :-bd Hindi sila strict as compared to those in the cities. I have two friends who have been driving in the Phils for more than 10 years but they had to take the actual driving test in Perth 3 times before they passed! But it only took me once to pass the test in the country side ) cheers
Successful EA assessment - Feb 2012
WA SS positive -March 2012
Visa lodged (subclass 176) - May 2012
Visa grant - June 2012
Touchdown in OZ- Oct 2012
Currently digging dirt in WA :-)
RepotSircMelbourne Posts: 102Member Joined: Feb 11, 2012
unless there had been changes in the last 3 years, as far as I know ang pagibig contributions lang ang pede mo iwithdraw not SSS. just bring your visa and the required form and it takes about a month ata before you can get the cheque.
Hhhmm, I have to look around and ask about sa SSS, naisip ko lang kc na pwd kc pera naten un eh, kaya dapat lang na makuha naten kung anu ung saten db.
June 2012 - ACS - Network Administrator
Nov 2012 - IELTS 7-7-7.5-7.5
Feb 2013 - EOI - State Sponsorship SA
July 2013 - Visa Application
Aug 17 2013 - Wife IELTS 6-6-6-6
Sep 03 2013 - CO Assigned
Sep 09 2013 - Medical at Nationwide
Sep 16 2013 - Received Referral Letter for CNCC
Sep 17 2013 - Submitted CNCC
Nov 02 2013 - Visa Grant Letter received
Dec 14 2013 - Wife arrived in Adelaide
Dec 20 2013 - Wife found work
March 18 2014 - I arrived in Adelaide
May 01 2014 - Found 4 months Contract - Network Engineer
Oct 25 2014 - Found my permanent and full time job
JCsantosSydney Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 11, 2011
nga pala speaking of kotse, are we immediately allowed to drive kahit wala pang Australian Driver's License?
You can use your PH license for 3 months for PR like Visa's for Employee sponsored i think its indefinite
Tomo, you'll have to convert your Phil license to an Oz one within that 3-month period. You have to complete an exam and then an actual driving test. Make sure you read the driver's guide booklet available on the website of whatever state you're going to (some states have different rules) What I found out is that it is so much easier to get a license in the country side than in the cities :-bd Hindi sila strict as compared to those in the cities. I have two friends who have been driving in the Phils for more than 10 years but they had to take the actual driving test in Perth 3 times before they passed! But it only took me once to pass the test in the country side ) cheers
I agree with this in NSW meron mga RTA office na i totlerate yung mga small errors mo
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alexamaeSydney Posts: 877Member Joined: Mar 16, 2011
edited September 2013
If everything goes as planned na may work pag dating; - mag room share ako ng $140 per week - $20 per day for food and fare, $150 per week din (15 minutes from workplace lang ang bahay) - $30 per week for mobile top-up etc Total is around $350 per week. Okay na ba to? Haha
November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
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If everything goes as planned na may work pag dating; - mag room share ako ng $140 per week - $20 per day for food and fare, $150 per week din (15 minutes from workplace lang ang bahay) - $30 per week for mobile top-up etc Total is around $350 per week. Okay na ba to? Haha
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
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03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
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alexamaeSydney Posts: 877Member Joined: Mar 16, 2011
If everything goes as planned na may work pag dating; - mag room share ako ng $140 per week - $20 per day for food and fare, $150 per week din (15 minutes from workplace lang ang bahay) - $30 per week for mobile top-up etc Total is around $350 per week. Okay na ba to? Haha
Mobile top-up of $30/wk is too much...
Mga how much po ang usual rate with LTE/3G/4G na plan? I have a phone with me na naman. Ano pa po ba kulang jan sa budget ko na madagdag nyo?
November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
If everything goes as planned na may work pag dating; - mag room share ako ng $140 per week - $20 per day for food and fare, $150 per week din (15 minutes from workplace lang ang bahay) - $30 per week for mobile top-up etc Total is around $350 per week. Okay na ba to? Haha
Mobile top-up of $30/wk is too much...
Mga how much po ang usual rate with LTE/3G/4G na plan? I have a phone with me na naman. Ano pa po ba kulang jan sa budget ko na madagdag nyo?
Yung mobile plan ng misis ko unlimited call and text within australia with 1gb data allowance eh 60 a month sa telstra
If everything goes as planned na may work pag dating; - mag room share ako ng $140 per week - $20 per day for food and fare, $150 per week din (15 minutes from workplace lang ang bahay) - $30 per week for mobile top-up etc Total is around $350 per week. Okay na ba to? Haha
Mobile top-up of $30/wk is too much...
Mga how much po ang usual rate with LTE/3G/4G na plan? I have a phone with me na naman. Ano pa po ba kulang jan sa budget ko na madagdag nyo?
Ate Vi shopping ;-)
Systems Administrator (ANZSCO: 262113)
01Aug2012: Docs Preparation
11Sep2012: ACS Assessment Submission
15Oct2012: ACS Assessment Positive Result
17Nov2012: IELTS Exam
30Nov2012: IELTS Results L:6.5 WRS:7.0 OB:7.0, EOI Creation and NSW SS Submission
19Mar2013: NSW SS Acknowledgement Letter Received
01May2013: NSW SS Approval Email Received, SkillSelect Invite Received
29May2013: Visa 190 Lodgement (LORD MARAMING SALAMAT Po, wag nyo po muna ako kukunin sa dami ng Blessings nyo! ;-))
01June2013: NBI Clearance Application
03June2013: Mailed NBI Clearance Application Received by Ms. JM
06June2013: Medical Examination
12June2013: CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 6
13June2013: SG PCC Applied
14June2013: Evidence of Income Submitted
17June2013: Medical Results Uploaded
19June2013: Form 80 and 1221 Uploaded
25June2013: NBI Clearance received from Mother Land ;-)
Uploaded
03July2013: SG PCC Released and Uploaded
05July2013: VISA Grant (with de facto)!!! SALAMAT LORD!!!!
Oct2013: EID Completed.
Oct2013: Job Offer received; SALAMAT LORD!!!!
Jan2014: Starting a life in Down Under, Corporate Slave doing the rat race!!!
alexamaeSydney Posts: 877Member Joined: Mar 16, 2011
@KurikongSaTumbong Baka kulangin ako sa 1GB hehe. pagdating magcheck nalang
November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
madami tinatagawan si Ate Vi at lagi nagdodownload heheheeh
Systems Administrator (ANZSCO: 262113)
01Aug2012: Docs Preparation
11Sep2012: ACS Assessment Submission
15Oct2012: ACS Assessment Positive Result
17Nov2012: IELTS Exam
30Nov2012: IELTS Results L:6.5 WRS:7.0 OB:7.0, EOI Creation and NSW SS Submission
19Mar2013: NSW SS Acknowledgement Letter Received
01May2013: NSW SS Approval Email Received, SkillSelect Invite Received
29May2013: Visa 190 Lodgement (LORD MARAMING SALAMAT Po, wag nyo po muna ako kukunin sa dami ng Blessings nyo! ;-))
01June2013: NBI Clearance Application
03June2013: Mailed NBI Clearance Application Received by Ms. JM
06June2013: Medical Examination
12June2013: CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 6
13June2013: SG PCC Applied
14June2013: Evidence of Income Submitted
17June2013: Medical Results Uploaded
19June2013: Form 80 and 1221 Uploaded
25June2013: NBI Clearance received from Mother Land ;-)
Uploaded
03July2013: SG PCC Released and Uploaded
05July2013: VISA Grant (with de facto)!!! SALAMAT LORD!!!!
Oct2013: EID Completed.
Oct2013: Job Offer received; SALAMAT LORD!!!!
Jan2014: Starting a life in Down Under, Corporate Slave doing the rat race!!!
alexamaeSydney Posts: 877Member Joined: Mar 16, 2011
@legato09 may clash of clans kasi at facetime hahaha
November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Oo mahal dito bad trip tapos pag lumagpas ka sa data allocation eh ang laki ng charge. Dati eh na charge kami ng 800 kasi panay panood ng anak ko ke Michael V huhuhu! Buti pumayag na i waive yung excess
Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!
TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
If everything goes as planned na may work pag dating; - mag room share ako ng $140 per week - $20 per day for food and fare, $150 per week din (15 minutes from workplace lang ang bahay) - $30 per week for mobile top-up etc Total is around $350 per week. Okay na ba to? Haha
Mobile top-up of $30/wk is too much...
Mga how much po ang usual rate with LTE/3G/4G na plan? I have a phone with me na naman. Ano pa po ba kulang jan sa budget ko na madagdag nyo?
Optus ako $30/month (or was it for 28 days...) Inclusive of 500MB, 250 minutes local call (and certain countries including the UK, US and Singapore), $30 credit for call to the Phils (50cents per minute ata) and unlimited LinkedIn/Facebook.
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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Back to topic., bring minimum 10k or bring more money as much as you can. Mahirap magsimula dito mahal lahat. Sydney is the most expensive city. Ma shock ka sa mga prices dito although halos lahat made in china.
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Nov 2012 - IELTS 7-7-7.5-7.5
Feb 2013 - EOI - State Sponsorship SA
July 2013 - Visa Application
Aug 17 2013 - Wife IELTS 6-6-6-6
Sep 03 2013 - CO Assigned
Sep 09 2013 - Medical at Nationwide
Sep 16 2013 - Received Referral Letter for CNCC
Sep 17 2013 - Submitted CNCC
Nov 02 2013 - Visa Grant Letter received
Dec 14 2013 - Wife arrived in Adelaide
Dec 20 2013 - Wife found work
March 18 2014 - I arrived in Adelaide
May 01 2014 - Found 4 months Contract - Network Engineer
Oct 25 2014 - Found my permanent and full time job
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Dito kasi kami sa outback nakatira kasi dito ang job ko so need ng car, unless pwede sakyan mga kangaroo sana <):) besides kahit nasa city ka nakatira e kailangan mo rin talaga ng sasakyan- bili groceries etc. unless ung bahay mo e katabi ng train station at pagbaba mo sa kabilang istasyon e woolies o coles na! $2500 for a car is pretty good, it can take you to the land of no return :-)) , pero seriously ok na ang car sa ganyang value. :-bd
Successful EA assessment - Feb 2012
WA SS positive -March 2012
Visa lodged (subclass 176) - May 2012
Visa grant - June 2012
Touchdown in OZ- Oct 2012
Currently digging dirt in WA :-)
Posts: 102Member
Joined: Feb 11, 2012
June 2012 - ACS - Network Administrator
Nov 2012 - IELTS 7-7-7.5-7.5
Feb 2013 - EOI - State Sponsorship SA
July 2013 - Visa Application
Aug 17 2013 - Wife IELTS 6-6-6-6
Sep 03 2013 - CO Assigned
Sep 09 2013 - Medical at Nationwide
Sep 16 2013 - Received Referral Letter for CNCC
Sep 17 2013 - Submitted CNCC
Nov 02 2013 - Visa Grant Letter received
Dec 14 2013 - Wife arrived in Adelaide
Dec 20 2013 - Wife found work
March 18 2014 - I arrived in Adelaide
May 01 2014 - Found 4 months Contract - Network Engineer
Oct 25 2014 - Found my permanent and full time job
Posts: 16Member
Joined: Aug 28, 2013
Successful EA assessment - Feb 2012
WA SS positive -March 2012
Visa lodged (subclass 176) - May 2012
Visa grant - June 2012
Touchdown in OZ- Oct 2012
Currently digging dirt in WA :-)
Posts: 102Member
Joined: Feb 11, 2012
June 2012 - ACS - Network Administrator
Nov 2012 - IELTS 7-7-7.5-7.5
Feb 2013 - EOI - State Sponsorship SA
July 2013 - Visa Application
Aug 17 2013 - Wife IELTS 6-6-6-6
Sep 03 2013 - CO Assigned
Sep 09 2013 - Medical at Nationwide
Sep 16 2013 - Received Referral Letter for CNCC
Sep 17 2013 - Submitted CNCC
Nov 02 2013 - Visa Grant Letter received
Dec 14 2013 - Wife arrived in Adelaide
Dec 20 2013 - Wife found work
March 18 2014 - I arrived in Adelaide
May 01 2014 - Found 4 months Contract - Network Engineer
Oct 25 2014 - Found my permanent and full time job
Posts: 102Member
Joined: Feb 11, 2012
June 2012 - ACS - Network Administrator
Nov 2012 - IELTS 7-7-7.5-7.5
Feb 2013 - EOI - State Sponsorship SA
July 2013 - Visa Application
Aug 17 2013 - Wife IELTS 6-6-6-6
Sep 03 2013 - CO Assigned
Sep 09 2013 - Medical at Nationwide
Sep 16 2013 - Received Referral Letter for CNCC
Sep 17 2013 - Submitted CNCC
Nov 02 2013 - Visa Grant Letter received
Dec 14 2013 - Wife arrived in Adelaide
Dec 20 2013 - Wife found work
March 18 2014 - I arrived in Adelaide
May 01 2014 - Found 4 months Contract - Network Engineer
Oct 25 2014 - Found my permanent and full time job
Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 11, 2011
Google for Everything !!!
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Joined: Aug 23, 2013
Posts: 16Member
Joined: Aug 28, 2013
Successful EA assessment - Feb 2012
WA SS positive -March 2012
Visa lodged (subclass 176) - May 2012
Visa grant - June 2012
Touchdown in OZ- Oct 2012
Currently digging dirt in WA :-)
Posts: 102Member
Joined: Feb 11, 2012
June 2012 - ACS - Network Administrator
Nov 2012 - IELTS 7-7-7.5-7.5
Feb 2013 - EOI - State Sponsorship SA
July 2013 - Visa Application
Aug 17 2013 - Wife IELTS 6-6-6-6
Sep 03 2013 - CO Assigned
Sep 09 2013 - Medical at Nationwide
Sep 16 2013 - Received Referral Letter for CNCC
Sep 17 2013 - Submitted CNCC
Nov 02 2013 - Visa Grant Letter received
Dec 14 2013 - Wife arrived in Adelaide
Dec 20 2013 - Wife found work
March 18 2014 - I arrived in Adelaide
May 01 2014 - Found 4 months Contract - Network Engineer
Oct 25 2014 - Found my permanent and full time job
Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 11, 2011
Google for Everything !!!
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Joined: Mar 16, 2011
- mag room share ako ng $140 per week
- $20 per day for food and fare, $150 per week din (15 minutes from workplace lang ang bahay)
- $30 per week for mobile top-up etc
Total is around $350 per week. Okay na ba to? Haha
November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
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: 877Member
Joined: Mar 16, 2011
Ano pa po ba kulang jan sa budget ko na madagdag nyo?
November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Posts: 441Member
Joined: Aug 19, 2013
Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!
Posts: 766Member
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Systems Administrator (ANZSCO: 262113)
01Aug2012: Docs Preparation
11Sep2012: ACS Assessment Submission
15Oct2012: ACS Assessment Positive Result
17Nov2012: IELTS Exam
30Nov2012: IELTS Results L:6.5 WRS:7.0 OB:7.0, EOI Creation and NSW SS Submission
19Mar2013: NSW SS Acknowledgement Letter Received
01May2013: NSW SS Approval Email Received, SkillSelect Invite Received
29May2013: Visa 190 Lodgement (LORD MARAMING SALAMAT Po, wag nyo po muna ako kukunin sa dami ng Blessings nyo! ;-))
01June2013: NBI Clearance Application
03June2013: Mailed NBI Clearance Application Received by Ms. JM
06June2013: Medical Examination
12June2013: CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 6
13June2013: SG PCC Applied
14June2013: Evidence of Income Submitted
17June2013: Medical Results Uploaded
19June2013: Form 80 and 1221 Uploaded
25June2013: NBI Clearance received from Mother Land ;-)
Uploaded
03July2013: SG PCC Released and Uploaded
05July2013: VISA Grant (with de facto)!!! SALAMAT LORD!!!!
Oct2013: EID Completed.
Oct2013: Job Offer received; SALAMAT LORD!!!!
Jan2014: Starting a life in Down Under, Corporate Slave doing the rat race!!!
Posts: 877Member
Joined: Mar 16, 2011
@KurikongSaTumbong Baka kulangin ako sa 1GB hehe. pagdating magcheck nalang
November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Posts: 766Member
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Systems Administrator (ANZSCO: 262113)
01Aug2012: Docs Preparation
11Sep2012: ACS Assessment Submission
15Oct2012: ACS Assessment Positive Result
17Nov2012: IELTS Exam
30Nov2012: IELTS Results L:6.5 WRS:7.0 OB:7.0, EOI Creation and NSW SS Submission
19Mar2013: NSW SS Acknowledgement Letter Received
01May2013: NSW SS Approval Email Received, SkillSelect Invite Received
29May2013: Visa 190 Lodgement (LORD MARAMING SALAMAT Po, wag nyo po muna ako kukunin sa dami ng Blessings nyo! ;-))
01June2013: NBI Clearance Application
03June2013: Mailed NBI Clearance Application Received by Ms. JM
06June2013: Medical Examination
12June2013: CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 6
13June2013: SG PCC Applied
14June2013: Evidence of Income Submitted
17June2013: Medical Results Uploaded
19June2013: Form 80 and 1221 Uploaded
25June2013: NBI Clearance received from Mother Land ;-)
Uploaded
03July2013: SG PCC Released and Uploaded
05July2013: VISA Grant (with de facto)!!! SALAMAT LORD!!!!
Oct2013: EID Completed.
Oct2013: Job Offer received; SALAMAT LORD!!!!
Jan2014: Starting a life in Down Under, Corporate Slave doing the rat race!!!
Posts: 877Member
Joined: Mar 16, 2011
November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Posts: 441Member
Joined: Aug 19, 2013
Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!
Posts: 877Member
Joined: Mar 16, 2011
November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Posts: 441Member
Joined: Aug 19, 2013
Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!
Posts: 877Member
Joined: Mar 16, 2011
November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Posts: 441Member
Joined: Aug 19, 2013
Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!
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!!