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• TasBurrfoot Osaka
  Posts: 4,336Member
  Joined: Feb 24, 2011

  January 2014

  For me it is a no brainer; I would rather own my own car...

  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!!
• crisreyes Braddon
  Posts: 27De-activated
  Joined: Feb 06, 2014

  February 2014

  Buy your own.
• btarroja213 Singapore
  Posts: 357Member
  Joined: Jun 04, 2013

  March 2014

  Car share is only good for places where cars very expensive. Like Singapore...
  

  ANZSCO 233513
  Mar 2013 - IELTS Results - Pass but no points.
  04 June 2013 - EA Recieved CDR application.
  13 Aug 2013 - Got results from EA from the mailbox :-D
  04 Oct 2013 - Ielts results = Pass with +10 points.
  04 Oct 2013 - Lodged Subclass 189 with 65 Points
  07 Oct 2013 - Invited for Visa 189 :-D
  13 Nov 2013 - FBI Clearance delivered to USA Address
  24 Nov 2013 - Lodged Subclass 189. Waiting for CO.
  17 Dec 2013 - CO assigned. Team 34 Brisbane
  23 Jan 2014 - Medicals Cleared
  24 Jan 2014 - NBI clearance uploaded.
  30 Jan 2014 - VISA GRANT. EID: 04 Nov 2014
  27 Sept 2014 - Initial Entry - Brisbane
  30 Sept 2014 - Open DL R/C
• pmzinoz Sydney
  Posts: 239Member
  Joined: Jul 01, 2013

  August 2014

  Guys, question... I just bought a car yesterday pero sa monday pa malaman if approve ang financing. But when I got home, na realize ko parang may iba pa ako nagustuhan na car and I wanted to cancel sana the first one.
  
  Nakalagay naman sa pinirmahan ko na I can cancel the deal within 3 days.
  
  Ang tanong ko lang is may effect ba yung pag cancel ko sa like credit history ko?
• TasBurrfoot Osaka
  Posts: 4,336Member
  Joined: Feb 24, 2011

  August 2014

  Guys, question... I just bought a car yesterday pero sa monday pa malaman if approve ang financing. But when I got home, na realize ko parang may iba pa ako nagustuhan na car and I wanted to cancel sana the first one.
  
  Nakalagay naman sa pinirmahan ko na I can cancel the deal within 3 days.
  
  Ang tanong ko lang is may effect ba yung pag cancel ko sa like credit history ko?

  answered in the other post...

  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!!
• Milkan Perth
  Posts: 134Member
  Joined: Jul 16, 2013

  August 2014

  @cgm.. buy your own car. bili ka ng sasakyan ayon sa budget mo or madaming used car na reliable pa kasi hindi masyado laspag ang mga sasakyan (except 4WD) dito dahil maganda ang kalsada nila...kung ng iisa ka lang, for me, its better car share. laki ng ma sasave mo.
• dhey_almighty Perth
  Posts: 692Member
  Joined: Jul 18, 2012

  August 2014

  @cgm Buy ur own car...its a necessity...comfortable ka pa...
  
  kahit 2nd hand car lang e pwede na, basta ang importante e magsama ka ng mekaniko na titingin ng car...
  
  saka ka na lang bumili ng mas magandang car or brand new car pag stable ka na dito... :-)

  October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
  October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
  February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
  March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
  March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
  May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
  July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
  August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
  September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
  August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
  May 2015 - End of relationship
  June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
  October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
  January 2016 - Divorced
  August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
  March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

  • Passed same day
    May 2019 - Citizenship Ceremony
    June 2019 - Au Passport received
• AJ0508 Melbourne
  Posts: 43Member
  Joined: Jan 08, 2014

  August 2014

  Hi musta?NO to car sharing.Buy at least 2nd hand car na mababa ang odometer.At saka di naman abuse ang car d2.ok pa naman.But still your decision...
• JCsantos Sydney
  Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
  Joined: Jan 11, 2011

  August 2014

  Agree with dhey_almighty , buy a 2k$ car

  Google for Everything !!!
• cgm Melbourne
  Posts: 212Member
  Joined: Dec 12, 2013

  August 2014

  thanks guys. for a starter na used car, ok na ba $2k-$4k na budget? thanks

  Resources

  Visa Status Trackers
  + PinoyAU.info - http://bit.ly/1lhRiWc
  + Expat-Forum.com - http://bit.ly/1n9qkjt
  ACS ANZSCO Guide - http://bit.ly/1uNl3Yx
  ANZSCO Search - http://www.anzscosearch.com/261111.php
  - check your occupation code details and state eligibility

  Timeline

  Family of 3 (me, wife and daughter)
  ANZSCO 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Visa 190 VIC

  17 Dec 2013 - Gathered School Docs (TOR, Diploma, Certifications, etc)
  17 Dec 2013 - NBI Clearance (Same Day Release)
  18 Jan 2014 - IELTS Exam #1
  31 Jan 2014 - Submitted ACS Assessment (261111)
  01 Feb 2014 - IELTS Results #1 - (L8, R7.5, W6, S7 = OBS:7)
  06 Feb 2014 - Submitted IELTS Results #1 for Remarking
  15 Mar 2014 - IELTS Exam #2
  23 Mar 2014 - IELTS Results #2 - (L,R 8.5, W7.0, S7.5 = OBS:8) God is good!
  02 Apr 2014 - IELTS Exam #1 Remarking Positive, W6.0 -> W6.5
  04 Apr 2014 - ACS Result, suitable (AQF Bachelor Degree, 4+ yrs exp)
  04 Apr 2014 - EOI Submitted (Plan A: 189 60pts, Plan B: 190 VIC 65pts)
  08 Apr 2014 - VIC SS - first contact, provided written statement
  15 May 2014 - Plan C: Submitted New ACS Assessment (135112)
  02 Jul 2014 - Plan C: Received ACS Assessment (135112 ICT Project Manager)
  07 Jul 2014 - VIC SS Invite Received (261111)
  08 Jul 2014 - NBI Renewal (same day release)
  09 Jul 2014 - Medicals
  21 Jul 2014 - Visa lodged (VIC SS)
  21-29 Jul 2014 - Frontload documents
  30 Sep 2014 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord!
  07 Nov 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne! Temporarily staying at a friend
  07 Nov 2014 - Setup Centrelink, Bank Account, & TFN
  10 Nov 2014 - Setup Medicare
  07-25 Nov 2014 - Turista mode
  15 Nov 2014 - Apartment viewing on 4 locations
  16 Nov 2014 - Apartment application submitted
  17 Nov 2014 - Apartment application approved
  17-21 Nov 2014 - 3 TAFE Certifications ni misis sa hospitality
  22 Nov 2014 - Moved to our own apartment
  26 Nov 2014 - Job hunt started (me and wife)
  06 Dec 2014 - I started doing casual work
  12 Dec 2014 - Wife started casual work
  05 Jan 2014 - I started doing IT contract work
  18 Jan 2014 - Wife started working full-time
• Milkan Perth
  Posts: 134Member
  Joined: Jul 16, 2013

  August 2014

  @cgm... $4k brod maganda na yan, me mabibili ka ng Ford or Holden nyan
• dhey_almighty Perth
  Posts: 692Member
  Joined: Jul 18, 2012

  August 2014

  @cgm maganda na yang budget na 2 to 4k aud...
  
  check ka sa gumtree :-)
  
  or dito ka ba sa WA? i can ask around kung gusto mo... :-)

  October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
  October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
  February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
  March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
  March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
  May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
  July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
  August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
  September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
  August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
  May 2015 - End of relationship
  June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
  October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
  January 2016 - Divorced
  August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
  March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

  • Passed same day
    May 2019 - Citizenship Ceremony
    June 2019 - Au Passport received