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Posts: 414Member
Joined: Dec 18, 2012
Feb 4, 2013 - Submitted ACS application, Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO code : 261311)
Apr 4, 2013 - ACS Finalized, AQF Advanced Diploma
Apr 27, 2013 - took IELTS, L=6 R=7 W=6.5 S=7
Jul 25, 2013 - NSW SS Approved and Visa 190 invitation received
Aug 28, 2013 - lodged Visa 190
Sep 20, 2013 - took medical exam
Oct 09, 2013 - CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team 7)
Oct 30, 2013 - Visa Granted (IED Sep 2014)
Jun 02, 2014 - scheduled flight to Sydney
Philippians 4:13
Posts: 31Member
Joined: Feb 08, 2013
Visa Type - Subclass 190 (Recruitment Consultant)
December 2012 - Positive assessment from VETASSESS
March 2013 - Passed IELTS
June 24, 2013 - Granted State Sponsorship
June 26, 2013 - Lodge visa application
August 2013 - CO allocation
Nov 4, 2013 - done with medical
Nov 26, 2014 - VISA Granted
April 6, 2014 - IED in SA
Posts: 112Member
Joined: Aug 21, 2013
RSMS Visa 187 ( Hubby is the main applicant)
July 2011 : Hubby flew to OZ under 457 visa
15 Aug 13: Lodged Visa 187 (via an agent)
20 Nov 13: Medicals @ SLEC
27 Nov 13: Further lab tests submitted
03 Dec 13: Medicals uploaded
10 Dec 13: Nomination approved
15 Jan 14: VISA GRANT! Thank You Lord God...
15 Mar 14: Arrival in OZ
18 Apr 14: Start of job hunting, help me again Lord...
Thank You Lord for all the blessings!!! GOD is good all the time...
---- To God be all the Glory ----
Posts: 501Member
Joined: Jan 22, 2013
pero there are other airline na nag-aarrange ng mga flights na may long stop overs. better check with the airlines. but for my case, most of the time, when we travel, nag mumulti city na kami.
Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED
You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
Posts: 176Member
Joined: Feb 05, 2013
Dec 8, 2012: IELTS
Feb 4, 2013: EA CDR assessment submitted
April 2013: Visited Sydney on Tourist Visa.. confirmed that I love it there
May 20, 2013: EA work experience assessment submitted
Jun 5, 2013: EA positive assessment
Jun 7, 2013: EOI submitted
Jun 17, 2013: Invited to apply for 189 visa
Jun 17, 2013: Visa application submitted
Jul 5, 2013: Medical submitted to DIAC
Jul 17, 2013: NBI Clearance Uploaded
Aug 2, 2013: CO Allocated-GSM Adelaide Team 6
Aug 6, 2013: Visa Granted
Thank you Lord
Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 11, 2011
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2168279
Maraming horror stories sa budget airlines so we dont dare to try it we rather pay more for comfort and ease of mind ....
if its a short travel we would but for long haul flights no i would not recommend it
kung pamilya kayo i wont also recommend it
Google for Everything !!!
Posts: 501Member
Joined: Jan 22, 2013
Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED
You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
Posts: 268Member
Joined: Nov 19, 2013
Jetstar is still on sale. Php10k++ from mla to Melbourne.
Try it :-)
Posts: 101Member
Joined: Apr 19, 2013
and btw, the tigerair fleet is all narrowbody. so maliit lahat na planes nila
Posts: 5Member
Joined: Apr 10, 2012
Posts: 20Member
Joined: Jan 03, 2014
Posts: 20Member
Joined: Jan 03, 2014
Posts: 101Member
Joined: Apr 19, 2013
Posts: 126Member
Joined: Feb 14, 2012
Posts: 87Member
Joined: Jun 14, 2013
457 visa
Posts: 550Member
Joined: Jun 07, 2012
VIsa na lang ang kulang. Tagal naman kasi dumating.
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
Air Asia is not too bad...I mean if you need to ride Air Asia, try to get the red eye flight para itulog mo lang ang journey 7 hr journey from KL to Melbourne (or vice-versa).
I have tried Air Asia from SIN-KUL-MEL and back to Singapore in 2012; ayus naman sya as it was really cheap tickets that we got.
In June, we will be riding Air Asia again in our vacation to Krabi...
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: 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: 203Member
Joined: Sep 18, 2013
9/19/13 - submission of documents to VETASSESS (Chemist - 234211)
9/23/13 - VETASSESS confirmed receipt of my documents
10/24/13 - IELTS Speaking Test (IDP)
10/26/13 - IELTS L, R and W Test (IDP)
11/08/13 - IELTS Results (L=8, R=9, W=7, S=7.5, OBS=8)
11/21/13 - VETASSESS Assessment came out POSITIVE
11/25/13 - Submitted EOI (70 points) and Application for QLD SS
12/11/13 - Initial contact with QLD for SS
12/17/13 - Submission of documents for QLD SS
12/18/13 - Invitation to lodge VISA 190
01/10/14 - lodge VISA
01/12/14 - Front load documents
01/20/14 - Medical at SLEC Global City
01/27/14 - medical of hubby and baby shows "no health examination required... "
01/28/14 - SLEC uploaded my medical.
01/31/14 - as per UPS, medical docs/certificates/xray films were received by DIAC
02/07/14 - my medical is finalized. "no health examination required..."
02/13/14 - all documents in immi account are tagged "RECEIVED"
02/19/14 - VISA grant! Direct grant under team 33, GSM Brisbane. IED: Sept. 12, 2014
05/10/14 - flight to Brisbane, Queensland
05/21/14 - my first day of work
--Thoughts become things, dreams do come true and all things remain forever possible.--
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
And I have never heard of medium to long-haul flight utilizing an a320.
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: 1,074Member
Joined: Apr 17, 2013
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
hi @kremitz, yes pwede yun
pwede ka tumawag sa trunkline nila (028558888)
or pwede rin naman sa PAL website
here's the direct link for your convenience hehe
http://www1.philippineairlines.com/about-pal/frequently-asked-questions/prepaid-baggage/
Prepaid Baggage:
What is Prepaid Baggage?
Prepaid Baggage is a special service offered by Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Pal Express (PALEX) allowing passengers to pre pay their excess baggage.
How do I avail of this service and what are the rates?
Prepaid Baggage can be sold to passenger between the time of booking up to four (4) hours prior to the published Estimated Time of Departure through Online booking, Call Center and Ticket Offices. If a passenger has already checked-in prior to the 4 hours cut-off time he/she can no longer avail of the Prepaid Baggage.
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
hi @stabilo, pwede kayo tumawag muna sa Trunkline nila para iconfirm. Para hindi sayang ang effort at oras pag ppunta agad sa office tapos hindi naman pala sila nagbibigay ng discount
pero parang sa pagkakatanda ko, hindi sila nagbibigay ng Senior Citizen discount pag international flights. Nung nagpunta kasi kami ng mom ko sa Bangkok, hindi kami naka avail ng discount. Pag domestic flights ang daw yung Senior discount.
Pero try mo pa rin. Kung nagbago na ang guidelines, sabihan mo kami ah.
Share it with us Thank you.
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
Posts: 1,074Member
Joined: Apr 17, 2013
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
Posts: 459Member
Joined: Jan 25, 2013
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Feb 02, 2012 - Skill Assessment submission to ACS
Mar 23, 2013 - IELTS Result - Competent
Apr 03, 2013 - ACS Assessment Positive
Apr 06, 2013 - Submitted EOI (190)
Apr 11, 2013 - Submitted NSW SS (190)
Apr 16, 2013 - NSW SS Acknowledgment email received
July 01, 2013 - NSW SS approval letter received
July 03, 2013 - Skillselect Invite received
Aug 14, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
Aug 16, 2013 - Upload Docs (including NBI Clearance)
Aug 25, 2013 - Gave Birth
Sep 20, 2013 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide Team 06)
Sep 22, 2013 - Informed CO of additional dependent (Baby)
Oct 04, 2013 - Hubby's Medical Uploaded
Oct 12, 2013 - Medical Uploaded
Oct 16, 2013 - SG PCC Collected and Uploaded
Oct 17, 2013 - Form 1022, Baby's Birth Certificate and Passport sent to CO
Oct 23, 2013 - Baby is included in eVisa
Oct 30, 2013 - Baby's Medical Uploaded
Nov 21, 2013 - VISA GRANT (IED: Aug 2014)
Feb 08, 2014 - Hubby's initial entry
Feb 13, 2014 - Hubby's Job Offer
Feb 18, 2014 - Hubby's First Day High
Apr 23, 2014 - Initial Entry (Baby and Me)
Feb 04, 2015 - My First day high (Home-based perm position)
Thank you, thank you so much Lord. Life is indeed beautiful
Posts: 101Member
Joined: Apr 19, 2013
Posts: 588Member
Joined: Nov 27, 2013
20110812 - Submitted Vetassess docs
20120403 - Received positive assessment
20130622 - Took the IELTS exam (L:8, R:7, W:8.5, S:8.5, OBS:8)
20131008 - Created and submitted EOI account
20131216 - Started gathering documents for ACT SS
20140113 - Submitted ACT SS nomination
20140227 - assigned a case officer
20140317 - Finally got my ACT sponsorship!
20140319 - Invited to apply (visa 190)
20140325 - Lodged visa 190
20140718 - Direct visa grant. IED: July 17, 2015
20150203 - Landed in ACT Job hunt begins
201510 - Started working at Woolies
20161031 - landed a job in my field as a junior
20180508 - landed a job in my field
Thank you God! You are truly amazing!
Posts: 1,074Member
Joined: Apr 17, 2013
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus