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Hi kabalen @Makayla taga Tarlac din po. San kayo Tarlac?
Dec 11, 2012 - Submitted Skills Assessment Engineers Australia (Telecommunications Engineer)
Mar 23, 2013 - Took IELTS Exam (GT)
Apr 2, 2013 - IELTS Result (Listeneing=8.5, Reading=7.0, Writing=7.0, Speaking=7.0)
Apr 22, 2013 - Received positive Skills Assessment EA (Telecommunication Engineer)
Apr 27, 2013 - Lodged EOI (Telecommunication Engineer) Ceiling Reached
June 3, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment EA (Telecommunications Technical Officer/Technologist)
June 4, 2013 - Lodged EOI (Telecommunications Technical Officer/Technologist)
June 17, 2013 - Invited to apply Visa 189
June 26, 2013 - Submitted Visa 189 Application
Aug 10, 2013 - Form 80 uploaded
Aug 13, 2013 - NBI and Pay slips uploaded
Aug 16, 2013 - Medicals
Aug 27, 2013 - Medicals uploaded by St. Lukes
Sep 17, 2013 - Visa Grant! \m/
IED: 25 July 2014
Nov 23, 2013 - Flight to Melbourne
Thank you God and thank you PinoyAu
Posts: 225Member
Joined: Dec 16, 2012
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: 2,536Member, Moderator
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Fitzroy, Brunswick, Northcote, thereabouts: hipster central
Kew, Toorak, South Yarra, Elwood: mayaman
Carlton: taga-Melbourne Uni
Richmond, Springvale: maraming Vietnamese
Box Hill, Glen Waverley: maraming Chinese
Dandenong: maraming Middle Eastern and African
Footscray: "parang Tondo" sabi ng isang kilala ko; di naman actually
More than 30 minutes away from CBD by train: may mga anak and/or kotse (haha)
VETASSESS Advisory Service
Fee: AUD 130
Waiting time: 9 working days after lodging
VETASSESS Skills Assessment and Points Test Advice
Fee: AUD 706 (discounted because of Advisory Service)
Waiting time: 58 working days after lodging
Expression of Interest with CSOL (not SOL) occupation
Fee: AUD 200 (QLD SS)
Waiting time: 3 working days after lodging EOI
Visa application (subclass 190, 80 points)
Fee: AUD 5,280 (main applicant + spouse)
Waiting time: 96 working days from lodging to grant (CO allocated on 34th day; affected by 190 slowdown)
Posts: 188Member
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@danyan2001us- sa coventry cresent kmi. Busy din kasi lagi. San kayo ngwowork?
Dec 11, 2012 - Submitted Skills Assessment Engineers Australia (Telecommunications Engineer)
Mar 23, 2013 - Took IELTS Exam (GT)
Apr 2, 2013 - IELTS Result (Listeneing=8.5, Reading=7.0, Writing=7.0, Speaking=7.0)
Apr 22, 2013 - Received positive Skills Assessment EA (Telecommunication Engineer)
Apr 27, 2013 - Lodged EOI (Telecommunication Engineer) Ceiling Reached
June 3, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment EA (Telecommunications Technical Officer/Technologist)
June 4, 2013 - Lodged EOI (Telecommunications Technical Officer/Technologist)
June 17, 2013 - Invited to apply Visa 189
June 26, 2013 - Submitted Visa 189 Application
Aug 10, 2013 - Form 80 uploaded
Aug 13, 2013 - NBI and Pay slips uploaded
Aug 16, 2013 - Medicals
Aug 27, 2013 - Medicals uploaded by St. Lukes
Sep 17, 2013 - Visa Grant! \m/
IED: 25 July 2014
Nov 23, 2013 - Flight to Melbourne
Thank you God and thank you PinoyAu
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
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Joined: Dec 12, 2013
http://ptv.vic.gov.au/journey#jpsearch[action]=showPlanner
^ Use this to calculate travel times and routes.
It's best to live near a train station (or get a bike that you can ride to the station). Some buses don't run on Sundays and even Saturdays.
VETASSESS Advisory Service
Fee: AUD 130
Waiting time: 9 working days after lodging
VETASSESS Skills Assessment and Points Test Advice
Fee: AUD 706 (discounted because of Advisory Service)
Waiting time: 58 working days after lodging
Expression of Interest with CSOL (not SOL) occupation
Fee: AUD 200 (QLD SS)
Waiting time: 3 working days after lodging EOI
Visa application (subclass 190, 80 points)
Fee: AUD 5,280 (main applicant + spouse)
Waiting time: 96 working days from lodging to grant (CO allocated on 34th day; affected by 190 slowdown)
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Joined: Dec 16, 2012
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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Joined: Dec 12, 2013
Pwedeng pwede po! Technically, you can even bring your bike (full-sized or folding) into the train with you, with some limitations:
1. You can't enter the train through the door closest to the driver. Wheelchair-bound passengers are given priority there.
2. Whilst inside the train station, you must walk alongside your bike. Especially in the suburbs, you will see kids/adults cycling on the platform, but don't be one of them!
HOWEVER, I don't recommend taking your bike (even if it's folded) into the train during peak hours. Tulad sa Pinas, siksikan po talaga. Marami po kayong mapeperwisyo kung pinasok nyo pa yung bike.
More info here: http://ptv.vic.gov.au/getting-around/luggage-bikes-and-animals/bikes-and-public-transport/
Google din kayo about cycling in Melbourne in general. Kung may mahanap kayong cycling buddy na experienced commuter, even better.
(Pasensya po kung off-topic.)
Pinakamaganda pa rin tumira malapit sa tren. Pero kung di maiiwasan, cycling or driving to the station is good too.
VETASSESS Advisory Service
Fee: AUD 130
Waiting time: 9 working days after lodging
VETASSESS Skills Assessment and Points Test Advice
Fee: AUD 706 (discounted because of Advisory Service)
Waiting time: 58 working days after lodging
Expression of Interest with CSOL (not SOL) occupation
Fee: AUD 200 (QLD SS)
Waiting time: 3 working days after lodging EOI
Visa application (subclass 190, 80 points)
Fee: AUD 5,280 (main applicant + spouse)
Waiting time: 96 working days from lodging to grant (CO allocated on 34th day; affected by 190 slowdown)
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Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
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arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 188Member
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nag Avaya din ako pero less than a year lang. Ang expertise ko tlga sa transmission system sa telco provider. Magkasakit ku magapply. haha!
Set natin @danyan2001us pag wlang gagawin. Mejo busy din kasi ako kc tumutulong ako sa sushi bar ng ninong ko..
Dec 11, 2012 - Submitted Skills Assessment Engineers Australia (Telecommunications Engineer)
Mar 23, 2013 - Took IELTS Exam (GT)
Apr 2, 2013 - IELTS Result (Listeneing=8.5, Reading=7.0, Writing=7.0, Speaking=7.0)
Apr 22, 2013 - Received positive Skills Assessment EA (Telecommunication Engineer)
Apr 27, 2013 - Lodged EOI (Telecommunication Engineer) Ceiling Reached
June 3, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment EA (Telecommunications Technical Officer/Technologist)
June 4, 2013 - Lodged EOI (Telecommunications Technical Officer/Technologist)
June 17, 2013 - Invited to apply Visa 189
June 26, 2013 - Submitted Visa 189 Application
Aug 10, 2013 - Form 80 uploaded
Aug 13, 2013 - NBI and Pay slips uploaded
Aug 16, 2013 - Medicals
Aug 27, 2013 - Medicals uploaded by St. Lukes
Sep 17, 2013 - Visa Grant! \m/
IED: 25 July 2014
Nov 23, 2013 - Flight to Melbourne
Thank you God and thank you PinoyAu
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
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arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 333Member
Joined: Jan 07, 2013
Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
YEAR 2012 - Collated all required documents and RPL
Jan. 06, 2013 - ACS (RPL) Submitted
Feb. 02, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC)
Feb. 15, 2013 - L-8.0 R-7.0 S-6.5 W-6.0 (Charge to experience)
Mar. 14, 2013 - ACS Stage 4 - In Progress
Mar. 15, 2013 - ACS Suitable 9+ Years Work Experience
Apr. 06, 2013 - IELTS Exam 2 (IDP)
Apr. 19, 2013 - L-8.5 R-7.0 S-7.5 W-7.5
Apr. 19, 2013 - EOI 190 & VIC SS Submitted
Apr. 24, 2013 - VIC SS Acknowledgement Received
May 03, 2013 - Updated EOI, Submitted 189 with 65 points
May 06, 2013 - Received DIAC invite
June 06, 2013 - Lodged VISA 189
Aug. 03 2013 - Medicals Done @NHSI
Aug. 06 2013 - CO Allocated, Adelaide Team 6
Aug. 06 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Aug. 08 2013 - Uploaded ITRs, payslips & Form 80
Aug, 14 2013 - Daughter's Medical referred to MOC
Sep. 18 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!! IED Aug. 2014
Nov. 12 2013 - MNL - MEL via PAL
Jan. 14 2014 - Job Offer
Jan. 20 2014 - First day of work!
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 188Member
Joined: Nov 08, 2012
Dec 11, 2012 - Submitted Skills Assessment Engineers Australia (Telecommunications Engineer)
Mar 23, 2013 - Took IELTS Exam (GT)
Apr 2, 2013 - IELTS Result (Listeneing=8.5, Reading=7.0, Writing=7.0, Speaking=7.0)
Apr 22, 2013 - Received positive Skills Assessment EA (Telecommunication Engineer)
Apr 27, 2013 - Lodged EOI (Telecommunication Engineer) Ceiling Reached
June 3, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment EA (Telecommunications Technical Officer/Technologist)
June 4, 2013 - Lodged EOI (Telecommunications Technical Officer/Technologist)
June 17, 2013 - Invited to apply Visa 189
June 26, 2013 - Submitted Visa 189 Application
Aug 10, 2013 - Form 80 uploaded
Aug 13, 2013 - NBI and Pay slips uploaded
Aug 16, 2013 - Medicals
Aug 27, 2013 - Medicals uploaded by St. Lukes
Sep 17, 2013 - Visa Grant! \m/
IED: 25 July 2014
Nov 23, 2013 - Flight to Melbourne
Thank you God and thank you PinoyAu
Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 14, 2012
primary applicant- wife
arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Aug 05, 2012
Posts: 188Member
Joined: Nov 08, 2012
Dec 11, 2012 - Submitted Skills Assessment Engineers Australia (Telecommunications Engineer)
Mar 23, 2013 - Took IELTS Exam (GT)
Apr 2, 2013 - IELTS Result (Listeneing=8.5, Reading=7.0, Writing=7.0, Speaking=7.0)
Apr 22, 2013 - Received positive Skills Assessment EA (Telecommunication Engineer)
Apr 27, 2013 - Lodged EOI (Telecommunication Engineer) Ceiling Reached
June 3, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment EA (Telecommunications Technical Officer/Technologist)
June 4, 2013 - Lodged EOI (Telecommunications Technical Officer/Technologist)
June 17, 2013 - Invited to apply Visa 189
June 26, 2013 - Submitted Visa 189 Application
Aug 10, 2013 - Form 80 uploaded
Aug 13, 2013 - NBI and Pay slips uploaded
Aug 16, 2013 - Medicals
Aug 27, 2013 - Medicals uploaded by St. Lukes
Sep 17, 2013 - Visa Grant! \m/
IED: 25 July 2014
Nov 23, 2013 - Flight to Melbourne
Thank you God and thank you PinoyAu
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Aug 05, 2012
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Aug 05, 2012
Posts: 188Member
Joined: Nov 08, 2012
Dec 11, 2012 - Submitted Skills Assessment Engineers Australia (Telecommunications Engineer)
Mar 23, 2013 - Took IELTS Exam (GT)
Apr 2, 2013 - IELTS Result (Listeneing=8.5, Reading=7.0, Writing=7.0, Speaking=7.0)
Apr 22, 2013 - Received positive Skills Assessment EA (Telecommunication Engineer)
Apr 27, 2013 - Lodged EOI (Telecommunication Engineer) Ceiling Reached
June 3, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment EA (Telecommunications Technical Officer/Technologist)
June 4, 2013 - Lodged EOI (Telecommunications Technical Officer/Technologist)
June 17, 2013 - Invited to apply Visa 189
June 26, 2013 - Submitted Visa 189 Application
Aug 10, 2013 - Form 80 uploaded
Aug 13, 2013 - NBI and Pay slips uploaded
Aug 16, 2013 - Medicals
Aug 27, 2013 - Medicals uploaded by St. Lukes
Sep 17, 2013 - Visa Grant! \m/
IED: 25 July 2014
Nov 23, 2013 - Flight to Melbourne
Thank you God and thank you PinoyAu
Posts: 3Member
Joined: Jul 24, 2012
Posts: 333Member
Joined: Jan 07, 2013
Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
YEAR 2012 - Collated all required documents and RPL
Jan. 06, 2013 - ACS (RPL) Submitted
Feb. 02, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC)
Feb. 15, 2013 - L-8.0 R-7.0 S-6.5 W-6.0 (Charge to experience)
Mar. 14, 2013 - ACS Stage 4 - In Progress
Mar. 15, 2013 - ACS Suitable 9+ Years Work Experience
Apr. 06, 2013 - IELTS Exam 2 (IDP)
Apr. 19, 2013 - L-8.5 R-7.0 S-7.5 W-7.5
Apr. 19, 2013 - EOI 190 & VIC SS Submitted
Apr. 24, 2013 - VIC SS Acknowledgement Received
May 03, 2013 - Updated EOI, Submitted 189 with 65 points
May 06, 2013 - Received DIAC invite
June 06, 2013 - Lodged VISA 189
Aug. 03 2013 - Medicals Done @NHSI
Aug. 06 2013 - CO Allocated, Adelaide Team 6
Aug. 06 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Aug. 08 2013 - Uploaded ITRs, payslips & Form 80
Aug, 14 2013 - Daughter's Medical referred to MOC
Sep. 18 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!! IED Aug. 2014
Nov. 12 2013 - MNL - MEL via PAL
Jan. 14 2014 - Job Offer
Jan. 20 2014 - First day of work!
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Joined: Jan 10, 2014
Posts: 91Member
Joined: Oct 08, 2013
2339 Other Engineering Professional
23-Mar-2013 :IELTS - Total Band Score: 7.5
06-Jun-2013 :EA CDR Submitted
30-Aug-2013 :EA Positive Result
06-Sep-2013 :EOI lodged (65 points) -189 Visa
01-Nov-2013 : Applied for Victoria SS
08-Nov-2013 : Victoria SS approved (that was unexpected)
11-Nov-2013: Withdraw 189 EOI and applied 190 EOI
11-Nov-2013: Invitation received
14-Nov-2013: lodged 190 visa
14-22-Nov-2013: upload all docs
22-Nov-2013: medical (SAta) and SG PCC
02-Dec-2013: wifes medical cleared. Mine could be referred to MOC(hoping clearance wont take time
13-Dec-2013; SG COC uploaded
16-Dec-2013: medical cleared
07-Jan-2014: co allocated
08-jan-2014: grant eid june 2014
may 2014: moved to melbourne
its been good eversince. got a job, car and soon moving to our new house.