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JCsantos

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Username: JCsantos
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Australia is the shortest ( 8 Months min in our exp ) / easiest ( IELTS, work cert etc point system ) and the more chances you can migrate to western country compared to US/Uk/Canada

in Bakit Australia? Comment by JCsantos October 2014
around how long will it take po para makumpleto yung required tests for the learners license? salamat. Yung computer exam? .. it took me less thank 15 minutes

in Driving in AUS? Anyone? Comment by JCsantos October 2014
Yes possible

in Married applicant for PR visa, but planning to apply alone. Is it possible? Comment by JCsantos October 2014
I would not like Singapore for sure no pun intended on the other people here we went there for a week scenario sa hotel ... kakarating lang namin Receptionist: --- deadma Me: Hello! ( para sa receptionist ) Receptionist: --- deadma ?? gan…

in Singapore VS Australia VS Canada VS Pinas Comment by JCsantos October 2014
Same question din ako. Mas ok ba kung i-avail din yung mga excess na tinatawag? Dko pa kasi maintindihan kung ano ung mga un. I thought, kapag kumuha ka ng comprehensive insurance, you're good to go na. Excess sa insurance?

in best car insurance provider? and buying a 2nd hand car with Philippine license help Comment by JCsantos October 2014
@JCsantos, sir both need ko sna mkapag drive kagad kx kasama ko family may 2 bata, kya need ko din mag apply kagad. Thank you sa pag reply. You cannot drive with an expired license Yes you start from scratch If you passed the theory and practic…

in Driving in AUS? Anyone? Comment by JCsantos October 2014
@JCsantos, sir ask ko lng panu po pag last 2008 na expired un PH license? Balik sa scratch or icoconsider nila un number of years ng pag dra drive sa PH? Thank you guys. Mag apply ka ba ng AU license o mag ddrive ka lang?

in Driving in AUS? Anyone? Comment by JCsantos October 2014
Question po, yung sa Virgin Mobile na prepaid cap, say $29 per month. Di ba meron siya value na $450? Can you use that value for mobile data in case lumampas ka sa allocated mobile data mo? Salamat. I got a post paid .. and I assume they use the s…

in Mobile Plans Comment by JCsantos October 2014
My advice be honest when you talk to them ,

in Experience in Buying Cars in Australia Comment by JCsantos October 2014
I guess you can cancel the add ons, for the contract it has a 7 days cooling off period , it means if you change your mind you can cancel the contract but you cannot refund the deposit, google your rights as a buyer

in Experience in Buying Cars in Australia Comment by JCsantos October 2014
I tried to compute the monthly repayment of a brand new 2014 Mazda CX5 worth $33,000 and a used 2012 Nissan Xtrail worth $20,000. The difference is only around $200, and pano kapag isasama mo na yung insurance premium, fuel and maintenance cost? Wha…

in Buying New or Used Cars Comment by JCsantos October 2014
Nasagutan ko na yata ito , at natanong na rin ito a couple of times, if you are sending your parents here just let them apply for a stream visa class 600 http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/checklists/600-tourist.aspx take note you are only inviti…

in Sponsoring Parents - Tourist Visa - Question about Bond Comment by JCsantos October 2014
You could never go wrong with NRMA, but they are not cheap

in best car insurance provider? and buying a 2nd hand car with Philippine license help Comment by JCsantos October 2014
No, inde uso from what i know it would cost 3k$ for the process

in tuli Comment by JCsantos October 2014
is this a joke? ehehehe... unless loaded ka, it would be very hard to buy a house upon arrival... i mean kahit may pang-down ka, not many would risk handing you a loan. besides, this ain't singapore bro... at some point, you will be needing a car.…

in What do you Buy first - House or Car Comment by JCsantos October 2014
iha beauty is in the eye of the beholder ... kung tatanungin mo yung mga taga VIC ( melby ) sasabihin nila mas maganda ang VIC .. yung mga taga NSW ( SYdney ) sasabihin nila mas maganda ang Sydney ... pero kung ako tatanungin mo ( taga NSW ) ako m…

in Mel vs Syd Comment by JCsantos October 2014
I just want to ask. If you're not renting here and nakikitira ka lang muna sa kaibigan mo pero they own the house and you dont pay rent sa kanila, you give money to share in the expenses but nothing official, do you need to specify that sa invitatio…

in Tourist Visa Comment by JCsantos October 2014
For me, if I'd be successful in migrating to Australia... I don't see myself retiring in the Philippines later on when i get older. Masarap talaga sa lupang sinilangan, pero hindi ko nakikita na masaya ang buhay ng mga matatanda sa Pinas. The only …

in Going back to Pinas after Migration? Comment by JCsantos October 2014
car, mate so you can move around Oz easily you can live in the car but you cannot drive a house

in What do you Buy first - House or Car Comment by JCsantos October 2014
< Nagbayad ba kayo ng DP? Magkano ang monthly payment nyo? Ang laki nga ng binababa ng presyo, tsaka mas praktikal nga naman na bumili na muna ng used car sa simula. Kapag expert na sa road rules dito at stable na rin ang finances, then yun na…

in Experience in Buying Cars in Australia Comment by JCsantos October 2014
Kami still an option kung babalik ng ph pag mag retire

in Going back to Pinas after Migration? Comment by JCsantos October 2014
Hi, There is no such thing as converting Drivers License from Philippines to Australia .. maybe from other countries. You can use your drivers license from the Philippines for (3 months i think) even it is not an international drivers license for…

in How to convert PH Driver's License to AU Driver's License? Comment by JCsantos October 2014
@kulotski tricky yung school hours na driving test mo. minsan papadaanin ka sa school zone ng examiner. be careful at strict sila sa school zone speed limit. baka hindi mo makita ang school zone sign area. I suggest na kung may Map ka ng Victoria, …

in How to convert PH Driver's License to AU Driver's License? Comment by JCsantos October 2014
Meron din pala novated lease sa company namin kaso parang andaming hidden charges nun. Sinubukan kong magpaquote dun sa NLC na connected sa company namin at naapproved kaagad ung financing. Ang kulit ng agent, sabi ko di pa naman ako bibili agad, pe…

in Experience in Buying Cars in Australia Comment by JCsantos October 2014
Hi guys! Im just a new member in this forum. I guess I need advice from pinoys in Oz. We are pursuing permanent residency under skilled visa there in Oz. We have friends there whos willing to help us if we decided to move in, no relatives. My husban…

in Are we making a good decision in moving to Australia? Comment by JCsantos October 2014
Kung pasko ka pupunta check PAL flights, normally mas mura ng date before 18th of December staka afte Jan 14 ( ganyang mga dates yung nakuha namin dati ) Money matters my wife still have her 2 bank account and ATM kaya pag umuuwi kami the best pra…

in Balik Pinas/Bakasyon Comment by JCsantos September 2014
guys, people here dont use the word SIR or MAM , we call everybody MATE! Yes Mate! hehe Sa Office tawagan namin MEN ... hehehhe mga salita sa office COOL, LOVELY .. GREAT .. at CHEERS sa mga email

in Dos and Don’ts When You’re In Australia Comment by JCsantos September 2014
I am a new PR. Kelangan din ba isama proof of PR visa like yung visa grant notice sa mga supporting docs? you dont need to

in Tourist Visa - Parent Comment by JCsantos September 2014
meonr po ba dito nag apply na ng parent visa? - plesae share.. Im interested to aply my parents What holding me back was the waiting period... nasa 13-15 yrs daw yata agn waiting period. Or contributory visa which i need to pay around 45k AUD per …

in tourist visa while waiting for a parent visa approval Comment by JCsantos September 2014
Ok naman po sa gumtree tumingin ng second hand car di ba? carsales mas ok although meron naman legit sa gumtree ingat lang .. meron sa gumtree na scam ... check whirlpool

in Experience in Buying Cars in Australia Comment by JCsantos September 2014

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