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how long does it takes to clear immigration and customs in sydney international airport
ask ko lang, will be landing in sydney airport terminal 1 and then may connecting flight from sydney to brisbane. first time namin ito. 1 and half hour in between our arrival in sydney and departure to brisbane. kaya ba to?
ako na rin po sasagot. less than 5 minutes sa immigration officer check lang passport and visa no questions ask. sa customs and quarantine naman less than 15 minutes siguro. declared some item pero di na pinabuksan scan na lang saka tinanong kung yung dinidinclare mo ba e yung medicine. tapos sinabi ko rin na may used shoes sa bagahe pero nilinis naman. just have to be honest at kung hindi ka sure kung kelangan mo declare sabihin mo sa kanila di ka sure.
RClemLos Angeles Posts: 31Member Joined: Jan 16, 2012
Thanks for the info @macaraeg_jg. I wanted to help but I haven't stepped in OZ soil...yet
JClemMelbourne Posts: 528Member Joined: Jan 08, 2011
Bawal po ba magdala ng old pairs of shoes? I mean kelangan din talaga i-declare?
ako na rin po sasagot. less than 5 minutes sa immigration officer check lang passport and visa no questions ask. sa customs and quarantine naman less than 15 minutes siguro. declared some item pero di na pinabuksan scan na lang saka tinanong kung yung dinidinclare mo ba e yung medicine. tapos sinabi ko rin na may used shoes sa bagahe pero nilinis naman. just have to be honest at kung hindi ka sure kung kelangan mo declare sabihin mo sa kanila di ka sure.
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application
BryannSydney Posts: 854Member Joined: May 27, 2011
I think okay lang naman po, huwag lang siguro "deadly" yun amoy.
Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)
di naman bawal. kaya lang sabi kasi sa pdos na bawal yung mga na soiled like golf equipments. kaya inassume na baka bawal pag may soil or madumi yung sapatos.
aldousnowSydney Posts: 494Member Joined: Nov 16, 2011
yup. pati shoes kasama.. kaya kelangan mga bago laba shoes. or punasan maigi.
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Nominated Occupation : Developer Programmer (261312)
02/28/2011 - ACS Finalized the Case (261312, PIM3, Group A)
03/07/2011 - IELTS Result Received L- 6.5, R-7.0, W-6.0, S-7.0, Overall Band Score-6.5 (BC)
03/13/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
11/09/2011 - CO Allocation
12/02/2011 - Medicals Finalised
12/02/2011 - FINISH LINE!! (Visa Grant)
03/23/2012 - My first day @Melbourne
04/14/2012 - Started looking for a .Net Developer job
06/04/2012 - And finally got one!
peach17Los Angeles Posts: 1,684Member Joined: Jan 13, 2013
buti nabasa ko to... @staycool, @abc27 and friends, bwal pala maduming sapatos.. need ideclare hehehe FYI to all
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
abc27North Ryde Posts: 213Member Joined: Oct 02, 2012
03/12/2013: VISA Grant!!! (Thank you, Lord!) IED: 1/12/2014
03/05/2013: CO allocated (Team 6 GSM Adelaide)
01/09/2013: Frontloaded health requirements (c/o Nationwide Health Systems)
01/08/2013: Lodged online visa application for Subclass 189
01/07/2013: Received invitation from SkillSelect to lodge a Skilled - Independent (189) visa application. Thank God!
12/21/2012: Submitted EOI - 70 pts. (good luck to me again )
12/21/2012: ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree)
12/14/2012: IELTS result (L/R/W: 8 S: 7 OBS: 8)
12/01/2012: BC IELTS exam (good luck to me )
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11/21/2012: Completed ACS required docs
09/25/2012: Started COE request + other ACS required docs
JCsantosSydney Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 11, 2011
took us an hour or two because we declared our food ... kaya kung gusto nyo ng hassle free dont bring any food or anything prohibited
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RodGanteJrBrisbane Posts: 206Member Joined: May 03, 2013
edited June 2013
yup. pati shoes kasama.. kaya kelangan mga bago laba shoes. or punasan maigi.
Wow! Di ko expect po na kasama pala shoes sa checking. Thanks sa information po.
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28 Feb 2013 - Initial Interview (Skype)
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26 Apr 2013 - Processing Commenced 457 Business Nomination (ANZSCO 131112)
16 May 2013 - Nomination Approved (Australian Institute of Management - AIM)
21 May 2013 - Processing Commenced 457 Visa Application
21 May 2013 - Health Requirements Outstanding (Chest X-Ray Report Required)
25 May 2013 - Heath Requirements Finalised
12 June 2013 - Application Being Processed Further
14 June 2013 - 457 Visa Approved (Praise be to God)
26 July 2013 - Arrival in Brisbane, QLD
29 July 2013 - First Day of Work
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nfrondaPerth Posts: 816Member Joined: Mar 19, 2013
yup. pati shoes kasama.. kaya kelangan mga bago laba shoes. or punasan maigi.
Wow! Di ko expect po na kasama pala shoes sa checking. Thanks sa information po.
hahahaha..ako din, ngaun q lg nalaman.. Nkailang balik na aq d2 at ung shoes q minsan nsa pocket pa ng luggage q ksi pa palit palit aq mnsan ng shoes pag nagbabyahe ehh.. Mabuti pla hndi aq nasita.. Kasi pag nasita, naku patay kang bata ka, I'm working with customs pa namn..
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)
li_i_renNorth Ryde Posts: 434Member Joined: Oct 13, 2012
Depende on how long the lines can be.. Naka try kami 1 hour just to pass immigration. Grabeh ang daming tao!!! Yung bags namin wala na sa carousel kasi ang tagal namin naka labas. Just ask one if those airport personnel quote ur flight number kasi na tabi na ung bags namin.
Another time may pinoy na hold ng immigration kasi, habla no inglish!! He asked for help we tried talaga to help him just to translate anung question ng immigration officer pero kasi d kami mag-kasama sabi ng immigration officer na they will get a translator for him but these were some of the early questions sa kanya
1. How long ung stay 2. Where is he staying ... He does not know his address in au. 3. What visa is he on... Etc. ... D nya alam anung number ng visa nya kasi g.f. Daw nya nag process.
But kasi si kuya d makasagot tapos d pa naka roaming ung phone nya para matawagan may susundo daw sa kanya.
Dont know what happened to him afterwards but hopefully ok naman yun. So know the details of ur visa, address and etc.
peach17Los Angeles Posts: 1,684Member Joined: Jan 13, 2013
hi sis, need pa pala ipa roaming yung phone? ibig sabihin pwede pa natin magamit yung Smart or Globe Simcard natin sa AU? tama ba sis?
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
nfrondaPerth Posts: 816Member Joined: Mar 19, 2013
@peach17..pag nka roaming on na ang smart or globe simcard m, ang gamit nya d2 sa OZ ay pang reciv lg ng txt sa mga frnds and relatives m from pinas.. Pwde m rin xa magamit 4 txtng kaso sobrang mhal namn, ung 300 m ilang txt lg yan.. Pag col namn, doble ang charge ksi the one hu recv ur call my charge din..merun tlgang OZ sim at pwde din un mgamt pangtwag international.
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)
RodGanteJrBrisbane Posts: 206Member Joined: May 03, 2013
edited July 2013
yup. pati shoes kasama.. kaya kelangan mga bago laba shoes. or punasan maigi.
Wow! Di ko expect po na kasama pala shoes sa checking. Thanks sa information po.
hahahaha..ako din, ngaun q lg nalaman.. Nkailang balik na aq d2 at ung shoes q minsan nsa pocket pa ng luggage q ksi pa palit palit aq mnsan ng shoes pag nagbabyahe ehh.. Mabuti pla hndi aq nasita.. Kasi pag nasita, naku patay kang bata ka, I'm working with customs pa namn..
Bagong laba po ba talaga o pwede lang kahit may konting dust po yong shoes? "Soil" kasi nakasulat sa Incoming Passenger Card so I presume po na okay lang na merong parang alikabok lang.
Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 457) - Sydney, NSW
21 Feb 2013 - Applied for Jobs (www.seek.com.au & www.linkedin.com)
28 Feb 2013 - Initial Interview (Skype)
14 Mar 2013 - Final Interview (Skype)
05 Apr 2013 - Job Offer
12 Apr 2013 - Accepted the Job
18 Apr 2013 - Signed Employment Contract
26 Apr 2013 - Lodged 457 Visa Application (e457 Employer-Sponsored Visa)
26 Apr 2013 - Processing Commenced 457 Business Nomination (ANZSCO 131112)
16 May 2013 - Nomination Approved (Australian Institute of Management - AIM)
21 May 2013 - Processing Commenced 457 Visa Application
21 May 2013 - Health Requirements Outstanding (Chest X-Ray Report Required)
25 May 2013 - Heath Requirements Finalised
12 June 2013 - Application Being Processed Further
14 June 2013 - 457 Visa Approved (Praise be to God)
26 July 2013 - Arrival in Brisbane, QLD
29 July 2013 - First Day of Work
28 June 2014 - Relocated to Sydney, NSW
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Jesus is the greatest gift that you can give to someone. - Archbishop William Goh
He who sings well prays twice. - St. Augustine
rara_avisNorth Ryde Posts: 260Member Joined: Nov 16, 2012
May arrival stamp pa ba for immigrants? We arrived here in sydney earlier today and chineck ko yung passport ko walang stamp saka yung sa anak ko but yung husband ko meron, weird. Sa singapore kasi if you you are a resident when you go in and out of the country wala ng stamp. I was wondering kung ganito din sa oz.
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January 4, 2013 - ACS Assessment Submitted
January 5, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC Singapore)
January 18, 2013 - IELTS Result: L:8.5, R:8.5, W:7.5, S:7.0 = OB: 8.0
March 13, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment from ACS
March 21, 2013 - EOI Submitted
July 15, 2013 - Invitation to lodge 189 visa received
July 25, 2013 - Lodged Visa. Acknowledgement received.
July 29, 2013 - Medicals done (+ Husband and Baby)
September 18, 2013 - CO Allocated Team 23 GSM Brisbane (Additional docs requested: SG PCC, Form 80, Evidence of Overseas Experience (payslips, taxation docs, etc), Evidence of English Ability for Husband)
October 10, 2013 - CO informed us that the evidence of english ability of my Husband is not sufficient. Asked us to pay for EEC, I said.. Hey, no way let him take the IELTS instead.
October 16, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
October 19, 2013 - Husband's IELTS Academic Exam (earliest available schedule)
November 4, 2013 - Uploaded Husband's IELTS test result form
November 5, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you LORD!!!
IED - July 30, 2014
March 23, 2014 - Initial Entry/Holiday
June 30, 2014 - Flight to Sydney.
July 28, 2014 - Husband started work.
September 15, 2014 - First day at my new job.
"If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough"
clickbuddy2009Sydney Posts: 550Member Joined: Jun 07, 2012
Hi @rara_avis, meron po sakin stamp nung dumating ako dito sa Perth. Nakalagay "Arrived"
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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)
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21 Feb 2014 - VISA GRANTED - DIRECT GRANT (GSM Brisbane Team 34)
20 Jan 2015 - IED Requirement
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peach17Los Angeles Posts: 1,684Member Joined: Jan 13, 2013
May arrival stamp pa ba for immigrants? We arrived here in sydney earlier today and chineck ko yung passport ko walang stamp saka yung sa anak ko but yung husband ko meron, weird. Sa singapore kasi if you you are a resident when you go in and out of the country wala ng stamp. I was wondering kung ganito din sa oz.
parang sa amin, may stamp din.
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
rara_avisNorth Ryde Posts: 260Member Joined: Nov 16, 2012
oops, my bad. meron palang stamp yung passport namin ni baby. nandun lang sa bandang dulong page kaya di ko nakita agad.
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January 4, 2013 - ACS Assessment Submitted
January 5, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC Singapore)
January 18, 2013 - IELTS Result: L:8.5, R:8.5, W:7.5, S:7.0 = OB: 8.0
March 13, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment from ACS
March 21, 2013 - EOI Submitted
July 15, 2013 - Invitation to lodge 189 visa received
July 25, 2013 - Lodged Visa. Acknowledgement received.
July 29, 2013 - Medicals done (+ Husband and Baby)
September 18, 2013 - CO Allocated Team 23 GSM Brisbane (Additional docs requested: SG PCC, Form 80, Evidence of Overseas Experience (payslips, taxation docs, etc), Evidence of English Ability for Husband)
October 10, 2013 - CO informed us that the evidence of english ability of my Husband is not sufficient. Asked us to pay for EEC, I said.. Hey, no way let him take the IELTS instead.
October 16, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
October 19, 2013 - Husband's IELTS Academic Exam (earliest available schedule)
November 4, 2013 - Uploaded Husband's IELTS test result form
November 5, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you LORD!!!
IED - July 30, 2014
March 23, 2014 - Initial Entry/Holiday
June 30, 2014 - Flight to Sydney.
July 28, 2014 - Husband started work.
September 15, 2014 - First day at my new job.
"If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough"
wednesdaySydney Posts: 39Member Joined: Dec 10, 2013
Question po sa mga old timers: may nakapag dala na ba ng guitar or any wooden musical instrument? tsaka wooden toys? I will bring sana my guitar tsaka yung train set ng anak ko (favorite pa naman nya yun) kaya lang baka ma hassle sa quarantine..
Occupation: Production or Plant Engineer
Application via MARA
September 21,2013: IELTS Exam
October 4, 2013: IELTS Results: L7.5, R8.0, W7.0, S7.5
October 5, 2013: Submitted docs required for EA Assessment
October 11, 2013: EA receipt date
March 3, 2014: EA Assessment positive result (via email)
March 13, 2014: Received letter from EA
March 13, 2014: Submitted EOI
March 24, 2014: Got Invitation to Lodge Visa 189
March 27, 2014: Lodged Visa Skilled Independent 189
March 29, 2014: Medicals at NHSAI
May 06, 2014: Visa Grant (IED March 15, 2015)
August 23, 2014: Flight to Sydney via Qantas
September 27, 2014: Family arrived in Sydney
October 27, 2014: First day of work
June 9, 2015: Wife's first day of work
August 19, 2015: Transferred to a new job
@wednesday nadala namin yung wooden toy ng anak ko. Basta dun sa declaration form ideclare mo siya. Itatanong sayo kung ano yun. I remember tinanong lang yun samin and sinagot namin wooden toy for the baby. Ayun hindi na kami hineld sa quarantine, ni hindi nga nila chineck yung toy. Ang key lang naman ata is to declare yung mga need ideclare sa form
wednesdaySydney Posts: 39Member Joined: Dec 10, 2013
Occupation: Production or Plant Engineer
Application via MARA
September 21,2013: IELTS Exam
October 4, 2013: IELTS Results: L7.5, R8.0, W7.0, S7.5
October 5, 2013: Submitted docs required for EA Assessment
October 11, 2013: EA receipt date
March 3, 2014: EA Assessment positive result (via email)
March 13, 2014: Received letter from EA
March 13, 2014: Submitted EOI
March 24, 2014: Got Invitation to Lodge Visa 189
March 27, 2014: Lodged Visa Skilled Independent 189
March 29, 2014: Medicals at NHSAI
May 06, 2014: Visa Grant (IED March 15, 2015)
August 23, 2014: Flight to Sydney via Qantas
September 27, 2014: Family arrived in Sydney
October 27, 2014: First day of work
June 9, 2015: Wife's first day of work
August 19, 2015: Transferred to a new job
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TasBurrfootOsaka Posts: 4,336Member Joined: Feb 24, 2011
May arrival stamp pa ba for immigrants? We arrived here in sydney earlier today and chineck ko yung passport ko walang stamp saka yung sa anak ko but yung husband ko meron, weird. Sa singapore kasi if you you are a resident when you go in and out of the country wala ng stamp. I was wondering kung ganito din sa oz.
parang sa amin, may stamp din.
Meron stamp when we first arrived a yr ago and when we came home 2 wks back...
What was weird though was that walang stamp palabas when we left Melbourne a month ago.
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
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03/05/2013: CO allocated (Team 6 GSM Adelaide)
01/09/2013: Frontloaded health requirements (c/o Nationwide Health Systems)
01/08/2013: Lodged online visa application for Subclass 189
01/07/2013: Received invitation from SkillSelect to lodge a Skilled - Independent (189) visa application. Thank God!
12/21/2012: Submitted EOI - 70 pts. (good luck to me again
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28 Feb 2013 - Initial Interview (Skype)
14 Mar 2013 - Final Interview (Skype)
05 Apr 2013 - Job Offer
12 Apr 2013 - Accepted the Job
18 Apr 2013 - Signed Employment Contract
26 Apr 2013 - Lodged 457 Visa Application (e457 Employer-Sponsored Visa)
26 Apr 2013 - Processing Commenced 457 Business Nomination (ANZSCO 131112)
16 May 2013 - Nomination Approved (Australian Institute of Management - AIM)
21 May 2013 - Processing Commenced 457 Visa Application
21 May 2013 - Health Requirements Outstanding (Chest X-Ray Report Required)
25 May 2013 - Heath Requirements Finalised
12 June 2013 - Application Being Processed Further
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26 July 2013 - Arrival in Brisbane, QLD
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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.
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Another time may pinoy na hold ng immigration kasi, habla no inglish!! He asked for help we tried talaga to help him just to translate anung question ng immigration officer pero kasi d kami mag-kasama sabi ng immigration officer na they will get a translator for him but these were some of the early questions sa kanya
1. How long ung stay
2. Where is he staying ... He does not know his address in au.
3. What visa is he on... Etc. ... D nya alam anung number ng visa nya kasi g.f. Daw nya nag process.
But kasi si kuya d makasagot tapos d pa naka roaming ung phone nya para matawagan may susundo daw sa kanya.
Dont know what happened to him afterwards but hopefully ok naman yun. So know the details of ur visa, address and etc.
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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: 816Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2013
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: 758Member
Joined: Apr 08, 2013
may katagalan po pala ang pila sa immi.??
CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
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Posts: 206Member
Joined: May 03, 2013
Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 457) - Sydney, NSW
21 Feb 2013 - Applied for Jobs (www.seek.com.au & www.linkedin.com)
28 Feb 2013 - Initial Interview (Skype)
14 Mar 2013 - Final Interview (Skype)
05 Apr 2013 - Job Offer
12 Apr 2013 - Accepted the Job
18 Apr 2013 - Signed Employment Contract
26 Apr 2013 - Lodged 457 Visa Application (e457 Employer-Sponsored Visa)
26 Apr 2013 - Processing Commenced 457 Business Nomination (ANZSCO 131112)
16 May 2013 - Nomination Approved (Australian Institute of Management - AIM)
21 May 2013 - Processing Commenced 457 Visa Application
21 May 2013 - Health Requirements Outstanding (Chest X-Ray Report Required)
25 May 2013 - Heath Requirements Finalised
12 June 2013 - Application Being Processed Further
14 June 2013 - 457 Visa Approved (Praise be to God)
26 July 2013 - Arrival in Brisbane, QLD
29 July 2013 - First Day of Work
28 June 2014 - Relocated to Sydney, NSW
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Jesus is the greatest gift that you can give to someone. - Archbishop William Goh
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Joined: Nov 16, 2012
261111 - ICT Business Analyst

January 4, 2013 - ACS Assessment Submitted
January 5, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC Singapore)
January 18, 2013 - IELTS Result: L:8.5, R:8.5, W:7.5, S:7.0 = OB: 8.0
March 13, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment from ACS
March 21, 2013 - EOI Submitted
July 15, 2013 - Invitation to lodge 189 visa received
July 25, 2013 - Lodged Visa. Acknowledgement received.
July 29, 2013 - Medicals done (+ Husband and Baby)
September 18, 2013 - CO Allocated Team 23 GSM Brisbane (Additional docs requested: SG PCC, Form 80, Evidence of Overseas Experience (payslips, taxation docs, etc), Evidence of English Ability for Husband)
October 10, 2013 - CO informed us that the evidence of english ability of my Husband is not sufficient. Asked us to pay for EEC, I said.. Hey, no way let him take the IELTS instead.
October 16, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
October 19, 2013 - Husband's IELTS Academic Exam (earliest available schedule)
November 4, 2013 - Uploaded Husband's IELTS test result form
November 5, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you LORD!!!
IED - July 30, 2014
March 23, 2014 - Initial Entry/Holiday
June 30, 2014 - Flight to Sydney.
July 28, 2014 - Husband started work.
September 15, 2014 - First day at my new job.
"If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough"
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: 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
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Joined: Nov 16, 2012
261111 - ICT Business Analyst

January 4, 2013 - ACS Assessment Submitted
January 5, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC Singapore)
January 18, 2013 - IELTS Result: L:8.5, R:8.5, W:7.5, S:7.0 = OB: 8.0
March 13, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment from ACS
March 21, 2013 - EOI Submitted
July 15, 2013 - Invitation to lodge 189 visa received
July 25, 2013 - Lodged Visa. Acknowledgement received.
July 29, 2013 - Medicals done (+ Husband and Baby)
September 18, 2013 - CO Allocated Team 23 GSM Brisbane (Additional docs requested: SG PCC, Form 80, Evidence of Overseas Experience (payslips, taxation docs, etc), Evidence of English Ability for Husband)
October 10, 2013 - CO informed us that the evidence of english ability of my Husband is not sufficient. Asked us to pay for EEC, I said.. Hey, no way let him take the IELTS instead.
October 16, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
October 19, 2013 - Husband's IELTS Academic Exam (earliest available schedule)
November 4, 2013 - Uploaded Husband's IELTS test result form
November 5, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you LORD!!!
IED - July 30, 2014
March 23, 2014 - Initial Entry/Holiday
June 30, 2014 - Flight to Sydney.
July 28, 2014 - Husband started work.
September 15, 2014 - First day at my new job.
"If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough"
Posts: 39Member
Joined: Dec 10, 2013
Occupation: Production or Plant Engineer
Application via MARA
September 21,2013: IELTS Exam
October 4, 2013: IELTS Results: L7.5, R8.0, W7.0, S7.5
October 5, 2013: Submitted docs required for EA Assessment
October 11, 2013: EA receipt date
March 3, 2014: EA Assessment positive result (via email)
March 13, 2014: Received letter from EA
March 13, 2014: Submitted EOI
March 24, 2014: Got Invitation to Lodge Visa 189
March 27, 2014: Lodged Visa Skilled Independent 189
March 29, 2014: Medicals at NHSAI
May 06, 2014: Visa Grant (IED March 15, 2015)
August 23, 2014: Flight to Sydney via Qantas
September 27, 2014: Family arrived in Sydney
October 27, 2014: First day of work
June 9, 2015: Wife's first day of work
August 19, 2015: Transferred to a new job
All Praise and Thanks to you Lord!
GOD WILL NEVER LEAVE YOUR SIDE.
Joshua 1:9
Posts: 168Member
Joined: Apr 06, 2014
Posts: 39Member
Joined: Dec 10, 2013
Occupation: Production or Plant Engineer
Application via MARA
September 21,2013: IELTS Exam
October 4, 2013: IELTS Results: L7.5, R8.0, W7.0, S7.5
October 5, 2013: Submitted docs required for EA Assessment
October 11, 2013: EA receipt date
March 3, 2014: EA Assessment positive result (via email)
March 13, 2014: Received letter from EA
March 13, 2014: Submitted EOI
March 24, 2014: Got Invitation to Lodge Visa 189
March 27, 2014: Lodged Visa Skilled Independent 189
March 29, 2014: Medicals at NHSAI
May 06, 2014: Visa Grant (IED March 15, 2015)
August 23, 2014: Flight to Sydney via Qantas
September 27, 2014: Family arrived in Sydney
October 27, 2014: First day of work
June 9, 2015: Wife's first day of work
August 19, 2015: Transferred to a new job
All Praise and Thanks to you Lord!
GOD WILL NEVER LEAVE YOUR SIDE.
Joshua 1:9
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
What was weird though was that walang stamp palabas when we left Melbourne a month ago.
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!!