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epiboy99Adelaide Posts: 196Member Joined: Feb 09, 2013
2 October 2013 -lodge 457 Visa application 4 October 2013 -Medical Exam 14 October 2013- Medical Finalized 16 October 2013- Nomination application approved 8 November 2013- Visa Granted
Sa kasagsagan ng bagyong Yolanda signal no. 3 , Visa granted! Thank you Lord! Thank you guys!! balik na ako Aussie next Wednesday. Bale nag email pala ako sa DIAC nagfollow up ako application ko, then after 2 days ayun grant na visa ko. @marc_chrono
Congratulations!
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
AmorgatoryDavao City Posts: 17Member Joined: Sep 04, 2013
"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." - Proverbs 16:9
rachelle_gan2Sydney Posts: 326Member Joined: Jun 12, 2013
@marc_chrono Thanks po. asahan ko yan sir. Salamat..
Construction Project Manager 13311 (Hubby main applicant) 60 points, Visa 189
17 Jul 13 : Positive skills assessment
26 Jul 13 : Submitted EOI
19 Aug 13 : Invitation to lodge visa 189 ( 60 points)
23 Aug 13 : Lodge Visa
30 Aug 13 : Medical ( Sata AMK), wife, 5 yrs old, 1 yr
6 Sept 13 : Medical uploaded (No health examination required)
30 Sept 13 : SG PCC application
22 Oct 13 : SG PCC uploaded
DIRECT GRANT: 30 Oct 2013 (GSM Brisbane T34)
---- Thank you God for this wonderful blessing ----
LouieAngeles57Mandaluyong Posts: 19Member Joined: Nov 06, 2013
Magandang umaga mga Kababayan!
Pwede po bang magpatulong re:health insurance for 457 visa. Saang insurance company po kayo nag-avail o dapat po bang i-shoulder 'yon ng employer? Maraming salamat!
07Nov13 Contract received
11Nov13 Contract signed
29Nov13 Nomination lodged
29Nov13 457 visa lodged
04Dec13 Health requirements finalised
06Jan14 Nomination approved
21Jan14 VISA GRANTED! Thank You, Lord!
"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"
rachelle_gan2Sydney Posts: 326Member Joined: Jun 12, 2013
@marc_chrono Sir thank you na recv ko na po. Ung CV namin ganun din ung format parehas sa inyo.. Baka talagang antay antay lang kami na mag karoon ng luck sa job hunting namin..
Construction Project Manager 13311 (Hubby main applicant) 60 points, Visa 189
17 Jul 13 : Positive skills assessment
26 Jul 13 : Submitted EOI
19 Aug 13 : Invitation to lodge visa 189 ( 60 points)
23 Aug 13 : Lodge Visa
30 Aug 13 : Medical ( Sata AMK), wife, 5 yrs old, 1 yr
6 Sept 13 : Medical uploaded (No health examination required)
30 Sept 13 : SG PCC application
22 Oct 13 : SG PCC uploaded
DIRECT GRANT: 30 Oct 2013 (GSM Brisbane T34)
---- Thank you God for this wonderful blessing ----
epiboy99Adelaide Posts: 196Member Joined: Feb 09, 2013
@LouieAngeles57 Depende sa contract nyo kung sasagutin ng employer yung insurance nyo. Sa case ko, hindi kasama kaya ako naghanap. BUPA yung sa akin. Siguraduhin mo na may kasamang repatriation benefit yung insurance kung di kasama sa contract mo sa company. Hahanapin kasi yun sa POEA. Ang ginawa ko, email ako sa BUPA, binigyan nila ako ng quote. Tapos, nung ok na sa akin, binigyan nila ako ng letter para sa requirement ng visa. Magstart lang ako magbayad nung nandito na ko. Direct debit na lang ginawa ko after ko magopen ng bank account dito.
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
LouieAngeles57Mandaluyong Posts: 19Member Joined: Nov 06, 2013
@epiboy99 Maraming salamat! Hindi rin kasama sa kontrata ko ang insurance. Mukhang dito na lang din po sa ni-refer ninyo ako mag-inquire.
Kapag po ba college graduate, kailangan pa rin ng diploma ng high school para sa 457?
07Nov13 Contract received
11Nov13 Contract signed
29Nov13 Nomination lodged
29Nov13 457 visa lodged
04Dec13 Health requirements finalised
06Jan14 Nomination approved
21Jan14 VISA GRANTED! Thank You, Lord!
"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"
marc_chronoBrisbane Posts: 75Member Joined: Aug 27, 2013
@LouieAngeles57: No need na po. Ang kailangan lang po na documents for processing 457 are coe, certificates of training; diploma, tor, cv, cert. of medium of instruction, birth cert, signed employment contract ant lastly ung health insurance.
"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." - Proverbs 16:9
marc_chronoBrisbane Posts: 75Member Joined: Aug 27, 2013
@epiboy99: pwede din pala sa BUPA na once you arrived ng Australia, dun ka pa lang mag-start ng payment. Thanks for the info mate!
"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." - Proverbs 16:9
marc_chronoBrisbane Posts: 75Member Joined: Aug 27, 2013
@rachelle_gan2: welcome! Nakalimutan ko ata ibigay yung cover letter. I'll send you another reference na galling sa isang member ng forum. Btw, include mo po sa CL na may visa na kayo. Probably it will help na mapansin ung application nyo. Madaming company kasi ang naghahanap ng staff, but they don't have any visa. Also, I think it was mentioned in one of the topics here na from this month up to 1st quarter of the following year ay mejo mahirap tlga makahanp ng work knowing na may shut down ang mga companies in Aus.
"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." - Proverbs 16:9
LouieAngeles57Mandaluyong Posts: 19Member Joined: Nov 06, 2013
@marc_chrono Thanks mate! Hopefully, I can lodge my 457 visa this week. Maraming salamat po sa pagsagot sa mga tanong ko. God bless us all.
07Nov13 Contract received
11Nov13 Contract signed
29Nov13 Nomination lodged
29Nov13 457 visa lodged
04Dec13 Health requirements finalised
06Jan14 Nomination approved
21Jan14 VISA GRANTED! Thank You, Lord!
"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"
LouieAngeles57Mandaluyong Posts: 19Member Joined: Nov 06, 2013
"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." - Proverbs 16:9
epiboy99Adelaide Posts: 196Member Joined: Feb 09, 2013
@epiboy99: pwede din pala sa BUPA na once you arrived ng Australia, dun ka pa lang mag-start ng payment. Thanks for the info mate!
Yup. Sila nagsabi na ganun. pang family coverage yung kinuha ko. Tapos sabi ko mauna ako pumunta sa Australia and after 2 months pa sunod mag ina ko. Ginawa nila single coverage muna tapos ibalik na lang sa family pagdating nila.
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
epiboy99Adelaide Posts: 196Member Joined: Feb 09, 2013
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
LouieAngeles57Mandaluyong Posts: 19Member Joined: Nov 06, 2013
@epiboy99 NSW po. Kayo po ba? How about the payment for the 457? Paano po kayo nagbayad? CC rin ba? Maraming salamat.
07Nov13 Contract received
11Nov13 Contract signed
29Nov13 Nomination lodged
29Nov13 457 visa lodged
04Dec13 Health requirements finalised
06Jan14 Nomination approved
21Jan14 VISA GRANTED! Thank You, Lord!
"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"
epiboy99Adelaide Posts: 196Member Joined: Feb 09, 2013
@LouieAngeles57 Sa SA ako. Yeah, CC din ginamit sa pagbabayad ng visa. Umabot pa ako dun sa 455 dollars yung visa fee sa buong family ko (3 kami)
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
LouieAngeles57Mandaluyong Posts: 19Member Joined: Nov 06, 2013
edited November 2013
@epiboy99 Hi mate! Pwede bang magtanong ulit? Ano-ano documents na pina-red ribbon ninyo? Pati ba CV at health insurance naka red ribbon dapat? Maraming salamat! God bless us all.
07Nov13 Contract received
11Nov13 Contract signed
29Nov13 Nomination lodged
29Nov13 457 visa lodged
04Dec13 Health requirements finalised
06Jan14 Nomination approved
21Jan14 VISA GRANTED! Thank You, Lord!
"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"
pangatlong sponsored visa application ko na to.. medyo minalas sa dalawang sponsor, naabutan ng recesion.. hahayz... swerte dito lang ako naghihintay sayo...
VISA TYPE : 457 SUBCLASS
SKILLED NOMINATED: METAL MACHINIST 1ST CLASS
12/13/12 : TOOK VETASSES
02/04/13 : VISA LODGED
02/05/13 : MEDICAL
02/19/13 : 1st VISA GRANT
05/20/13 : Relodge visa application with new employer
06/27/13 : 2nd VISA GRANT
11/20/13 : 3rd time to lodge a visa..
12/16/13 : 3rd Visa GRANT
01/16/14 : Arrived in Perth
"keeping faith.."
rachelle_gan2Sydney Posts: 326Member Joined: Jun 12, 2013
hi 457 mates!
pangatlong sponsored visa application ko na to.. medyo minalas sa dalawang sponsor, naabutan ng recesion.. hahayz... swerte dito lang ako naghihintay sayo...
Curious lang po ako, anong nangyari dun sa dalawa bakit nawala since grante kana rin nman ng visa?
idea nalang din po? my agent po kau sa pag hanap ng work? or direct application sa internet lang.. Hope u will share with us ur experience. Thank you.
Construction Project Manager 13311 (Hubby main applicant) 60 points, Visa 189
17 Jul 13 : Positive skills assessment
26 Jul 13 : Submitted EOI
19 Aug 13 : Invitation to lodge visa 189 ( 60 points)
23 Aug 13 : Lodge Visa
30 Aug 13 : Medical ( Sata AMK), wife, 5 yrs old, 1 yr
6 Sept 13 : Medical uploaded (No health examination required)
30 Sept 13 : SG PCC application
22 Oct 13 : SG PCC uploaded
DIRECT GRANT: 30 Oct 2013 (GSM Brisbane T34)
---- Thank you God for this wonderful blessing ----
yup tru recruitment agency po ako d2 sa pinas, sila lahat nag asekaso sa mga papepels ko, bale ang ginawa ko nlang ay ang vetasses tradetest, and medical, tapos submit req'd docs sa kanila. Yung 1st employer ko sa victoria dapat ( di na ako dumaan ng interview kasi daw pasado na ako sa needs nila).. unluckily di natuloy kasi humina yung kumpanya nila, nagbawas pa nga ng mga tao.. after a month may panibago employer from Perth naman, ( d na rin ako nainterview kasi pasok din ako sa nids nila), the relodging was quite fast kasi change of sponsor lng ang binago, it took a month and a half seguro, kumpleto na ako lahat lahat, plane ticket nalang kulang sakin, but again di na namn natuloy kasi natamaan daw sila ng recession.. (d kaya ako ang malas? hehe).. pinaghintay kasi ako ng araw, tapos naging weeks, naging months.. kaya niwithdraw ko nalang application ko sa agency.. just lately nag apply ako sa panibagong agency at senwerte kasi napili ako ng employer, (ang kagandahan nito inenterview ako..) so ngayon still on process na namn ang visa ko... hoping na sana ito na talaga... at least smile pa din kahit konti lang
VISA TYPE : 457 SUBCLASS
SKILLED NOMINATED: METAL MACHINIST 1ST CLASS
12/13/12 : TOOK VETASSES
02/04/13 : VISA LODGED
02/05/13 : MEDICAL
02/19/13 : 1st VISA GRANT
05/20/13 : Relodge visa application with new employer
06/27/13 : 2nd VISA GRANT
11/20/13 : 3rd time to lodge a visa..
12/16/13 : 3rd Visa GRANT
01/16/14 : Arrived in Perth
"keeping faith.."
nfrondaPerth Posts: 816Member Joined: Mar 19, 2013
edited November 2013
@rii, Maswerte pa rin kayo kahit paano, kasi despite sa mga nangyayari sa mga previous employer nakakahanap pa rin kayo ng bagong employer. Mas ok nga yan na nangyari yan sa Pinas pa kayo, d katulad ng iba na kararating lg pinabalik kaagad kasi nagka recession.. D bale, madali na lg yan sa inyo kasi my visa na kayo ay e aaply ng bagong employer ay nomination at sponsorship na lg.
@rachelle_gan2, just to give u an idea mas madali makahanap ng employer yung nag aaply for 457 visa, in the reason that merong minimum pay na kailangan lg e meet ang employer pra mkapagsponsor which is sa pgkakaalam ko ay $26.80 per hr. Un nga lg sa ngaun hinihigpitan ng government ang 457 visa kasi my ibang employer na hindi ito ginagamit sa tama. Ung ibang employer kasi mas prefer nlang magsponsor ng 457 visa kasi bibgyan lg nla ng minimum pay ok na at tatagal pa sa trabaho pero ung mga local hindi tatanggap un lalo na skilled cla.
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)
YukishihMelbourne Posts: 430Member Joined: Jan 27, 2012
Pano po ba if sponsor ng employer? How much po ang fee na bayaran ko? I'm including my husband and son. Kindly enlighten po.
22May2012 Applied at Deakin University
24May2012 Deakin University assessment
11June2012 Offer Letter
13June2012 Requested for Campus transfer
03July2012 Approved Request for transfer with new offer
12July2012 Sent hard copies of documents before payment of tuition Fee
17July2012 Paid tuition Fee
18July2012 Received eCoE
30July2012 Filed visa application at VIA centre
31July2012 Received sms acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
01August2012 Medical Notification
Medicals done for my whole family except for my U/A
which is pending
25August2012 e-Health uploaded to Australian Embassy
31August2012 Visa Granted!
01September2012 Received Confirmation
That in all things GOD may be glorified!
epiboy99Adelaide Posts: 196Member Joined: Feb 09, 2013
@Yukishih sa case ko, may relocation allowance na binigay. Bale kasama dun yung cost ng visa, airfare atbpa. Nakalagay naman sa contract mo kung ano yung maprovide ng employer. Medyo nagmahal na kasi ngayon yung visa cost kasi separate na for you and your dependents. Pero sana dapat shoulder ng company yun. negotiate mo yung contract mo if possible.
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
YukishihMelbourne Posts: 430Member Joined: Jan 27, 2012
Thanks for that!
22May2012 Applied at Deakin University
24May2012 Deakin University assessment
11June2012 Offer Letter
13June2012 Requested for Campus transfer
03July2012 Approved Request for transfer with new offer
12July2012 Sent hard copies of documents before payment of tuition Fee
17July2012 Paid tuition Fee
18July2012 Received eCoE
30July2012 Filed visa application at VIA centre
31July2012 Received sms acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
01August2012 Medical Notification
Medicals done for my whole family except for my U/A
which is pending
25August2012 e-Health uploaded to Australian Embassy
31August2012 Visa Granted!
01September2012 Received Confirmation
@rii yung hubby ko sa recruitment agency din nagapply.. naghihintay na lng din ng visa. pero ayun, nagkaproblem yung telco company sa australia. sayang nga eh. after 6 months na sila nasabihan na d tuloy yung application niya. nabigyan naman sya 3 months stipend kasi habang antay nila yung visa may stipend sila na natatanggap from the employer. sabi ko nga sa hubby ko at least my new certificates/trainings na naman sya. yun nga lang ngayon, antay ulit.
@Boafan hi po! Just got a best christmas gift last dec 16 lng po.. a visa grant again .. hoping plane ticket na kasunod.. heads up lang po tayo.. at tiwala sa Kahit anong mangyari.. ( dumaan ako sa mga pagsubok pero ngayon ko lang naintindihan bakit kailangan mangyari and di dapat manyari..)
VISA TYPE : 457 SUBCLASS
SKILLED NOMINATED: METAL MACHINIST 1ST CLASS
12/13/12 : TOOK VETASSES
02/04/13 : VISA LODGED
02/05/13 : MEDICAL
02/19/13 : 1st VISA GRANT
05/20/13 : Relodge visa application with new employer
06/27/13 : 2nd VISA GRANT
11/20/13 : 3rd time to lodge a visa..
12/16/13 : 3rd Visa GRANT
01/16/14 : Arrived in Perth
"keeping faith.."
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17 Aug 2013 457 visa approved
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17 Nov 2016 PR granted
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30 April 2018 citizenship application approved
28 August 2018 citizenship ceremony
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"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." - Proverbs 16:9
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"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." - Proverbs 16:9
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"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." - Proverbs 16:9
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Construction Project Manager 13311 (Hubby main applicant) 60 points, Visa 189
17 Jul 13 : Positive skills assessment
26 Jul 13 : Submitted EOI
19 Aug 13 : Invitation to lodge visa 189 ( 60 points)
23 Aug 13 : Lodge Visa
30 Aug 13 : Medical ( Sata AMK), wife, 5 yrs old, 1 yr
6 Sept 13 : Medical uploaded (No health examination required)
30 Sept 13 : SG PCC application
22 Oct 13 : SG PCC uploaded
DIRECT GRANT: 30 Oct 2013 (GSM Brisbane T34)
---- Thank you God for this wonderful blessing ----
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Pwede po bang magpatulong re:health insurance for 457 visa. Saang insurance company po kayo nag-avail o dapat po bang i-shoulder 'yon ng employer? Maraming salamat!
07Nov13 Contract received
11Nov13 Contract signed
29Nov13 Nomination lodged
29Nov13 457 visa lodged
04Dec13 Health requirements finalised
06Jan14 Nomination approved
21Jan14 VISA GRANTED! Thank You, Lord!
"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: 326Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2013
Construction Project Manager 13311 (Hubby main applicant) 60 points, Visa 189
17 Jul 13 : Positive skills assessment
26 Jul 13 : Submitted EOI
19 Aug 13 : Invitation to lodge visa 189 ( 60 points)
23 Aug 13 : Lodge Visa
30 Aug 13 : Medical ( Sata AMK), wife, 5 yrs old, 1 yr
6 Sept 13 : Medical uploaded (No health examination required)
30 Sept 13 : SG PCC application
22 Oct 13 : SG PCC uploaded
DIRECT GRANT: 30 Oct 2013 (GSM Brisbane T34)
---- Thank you God for this wonderful blessing ----
Posts: 196Member
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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
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Joined: Nov 06, 2013
Kapag po ba college graduate, kailangan pa rin ng diploma ng high school para sa 457?
07Nov13 Contract received
11Nov13 Contract signed
29Nov13 Nomination lodged
29Nov13 457 visa lodged
04Dec13 Health requirements finalised
06Jan14 Nomination approved
21Jan14 VISA GRANTED! Thank You, Lord!
"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"
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"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." - Proverbs 16:9
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"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." - Proverbs 16:9
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"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." - Proverbs 16:9
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07Nov13 Contract received
11Nov13 Contract signed
29Nov13 Nomination lodged
29Nov13 457 visa lodged
04Dec13 Health requirements finalised
06Jan14 Nomination approved
21Jan14 VISA GRANTED! Thank You, Lord!
"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"
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07Nov13 Contract received
11Nov13 Contract signed
29Nov13 Nomination lodged
29Nov13 457 visa lodged
04Dec13 Health requirements finalised
06Jan14 Nomination approved
21Jan14 VISA GRANTED! Thank You, Lord!
"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"
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"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." - Proverbs 16:9
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17 Aug 2013 457 visa approved
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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
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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
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07Nov13 Contract received
11Nov13 Contract signed
29Nov13 Nomination lodged
29Nov13 457 visa lodged
04Dec13 Health requirements finalised
06Jan14 Nomination approved
21Jan14 VISA GRANTED! Thank You, Lord!
"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"
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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
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07Nov13 Contract received
11Nov13 Contract signed
29Nov13 Nomination lodged
29Nov13 457 visa lodged
04Dec13 Health requirements finalised
06Jan14 Nomination approved
21Jan14 VISA GRANTED! Thank You, Lord!
"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"
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pangatlong sponsored visa application ko na to.. medyo minalas sa dalawang sponsor, naabutan ng recesion.. hahayz... swerte dito lang ako naghihintay sayo...
VISA TYPE : 457 SUBCLASS
SKILLED NOMINATED: METAL MACHINIST 1ST CLASS
12/13/12 : TOOK VETASSES
02/04/13 : VISA LODGED
02/05/13 : MEDICAL
02/19/13 : 1st VISA GRANT
05/20/13 : Relodge visa application with new employer
06/27/13 : 2nd VISA GRANT
11/20/13 : 3rd time to lodge a visa..
12/16/13 : 3rd Visa GRANT
01/16/14 : Arrived in Perth
"keeping faith.."
Posts: 326Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2013
idea nalang din po? my agent po kau sa pag hanap ng work? or direct application sa internet lang.. Hope u will share with us ur experience. Thank you.
Construction Project Manager 13311 (Hubby main applicant) 60 points, Visa 189
17 Jul 13 : Positive skills assessment
26 Jul 13 : Submitted EOI
19 Aug 13 : Invitation to lodge visa 189 ( 60 points)
23 Aug 13 : Lodge Visa
30 Aug 13 : Medical ( Sata AMK), wife, 5 yrs old, 1 yr
6 Sept 13 : Medical uploaded (No health examination required)
30 Sept 13 : SG PCC application
22 Oct 13 : SG PCC uploaded
DIRECT GRANT: 30 Oct 2013 (GSM Brisbane T34)
---- Thank you God for this wonderful blessing ----
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Jan 16, 2013
yup tru recruitment agency po ako d2 sa pinas, sila lahat nag asekaso sa mga papepels ko, bale ang ginawa ko nlang ay ang vetasses tradetest, and medical, tapos submit req'd docs sa kanila. Yung 1st employer ko sa victoria dapat ( di na ako dumaan ng interview kasi daw pasado na ako sa needs nila).. unluckily di natuloy kasi humina yung kumpanya nila, nagbawas pa nga ng mga tao.. after a month may panibago employer from Perth naman, ( d na rin ako nainterview kasi pasok din ako sa nids nila), the relodging was quite fast kasi change of sponsor lng ang binago, it took a month and a half seguro, kumpleto na ako lahat lahat, plane ticket nalang kulang sakin, but again di na namn natuloy kasi natamaan daw sila ng recession.. (d kaya ako ang malas? hehe).. pinaghintay kasi ako ng araw, tapos naging weeks, naging months.. kaya niwithdraw ko nalang application ko sa agency.. just lately nag apply ako sa panibagong agency at senwerte kasi napili ako ng employer, (ang kagandahan nito inenterview ako..) so ngayon still on process na namn ang visa ko... hoping na sana ito na talaga... at least smile pa din kahit konti lang
VISA TYPE : 457 SUBCLASS
SKILLED NOMINATED: METAL MACHINIST 1ST CLASS
12/13/12 : TOOK VETASSES
02/04/13 : VISA LODGED
02/05/13 : MEDICAL
02/19/13 : 1st VISA GRANT
05/20/13 : Relodge visa application with new employer
06/27/13 : 2nd VISA GRANT
11/20/13 : 3rd time to lodge a visa..
12/16/13 : 3rd Visa GRANT
01/16/14 : Arrived in Perth
"keeping faith.."
Posts: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
@rachelle_gan2, just to give u an idea mas madali makahanap ng employer yung nag aaply for 457 visa, in the reason that merong minimum pay na kailangan lg e meet ang employer pra mkapagsponsor which is sa pgkakaalam ko ay $26.80 per hr. Un nga lg sa ngaun hinihigpitan ng government ang 457 visa kasi my ibang employer na hindi ito ginagamit sa tama. Ung ibang employer kasi mas prefer nlang magsponsor ng 457 visa kasi bibgyan lg nla ng minimum pay ok na at tatagal pa sa trabaho pero ung mga local hindi tatanggap un lalo na skilled cla.
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)
Posts: 430Member
Joined: Jan 27, 2012
22May2012 Applied at Deakin University
24May2012 Deakin University assessment
11June2012 Offer Letter
13June2012 Requested for Campus transfer
03July2012 Approved Request for transfer with new offer
12July2012 Sent hard copies of documents before payment of tuition Fee
17July2012 Paid tuition Fee
18July2012 Received eCoE
30July2012 Filed visa application at VIA centre
31July2012 Received sms acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
01August2012 Medical Notification
Medicals done for my whole family except for my U/A
which is pending
25August2012 e-Health uploaded to Australian Embassy
31August2012 Visa Granted!
01September2012 Received Confirmation
That in all things GOD may be glorified!
Posts: 196Member
Joined: Feb 09, 2013
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
Posts: 430Member
Joined: Jan 27, 2012
22May2012 Applied at Deakin University
24May2012 Deakin University assessment
11June2012 Offer Letter
13June2012 Requested for Campus transfer
03July2012 Approved Request for transfer with new offer
12July2012 Sent hard copies of documents before payment of tuition Fee
17July2012 Paid tuition Fee
18July2012 Received eCoE
30July2012 Filed visa application at VIA centre
31July2012 Received sms acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
01August2012 Medical Notification
Medicals done for my whole family except for my U/A
which is pending
25August2012 e-Health uploaded to Australian Embassy
31August2012 Visa Granted!
01September2012 Received Confirmation
That in all things GOD may be glorified!
Posts: 9Member
Joined: Jul 18, 2013
I hope yung application mo @rii, tuloy2 na yan.
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Jan 16, 2013
VISA TYPE : 457 SUBCLASS
SKILLED NOMINATED: METAL MACHINIST 1ST CLASS
12/13/12 : TOOK VETASSES
02/04/13 : VISA LODGED
02/05/13 : MEDICAL
02/19/13 : 1st VISA GRANT
05/20/13 : Relodge visa application with new employer
06/27/13 : 2nd VISA GRANT
11/20/13 : 3rd time to lodge a visa..
12/16/13 : 3rd Visa GRANT
01/16/14 : Arrived in Perth
"keeping faith.."