Time flies fast! One year ago, I attended my NZ citizenship ceremony. 9 years ago, I landed in this beautiful country with just a head full of dreams.

Looking back, what a journey. Coming from PH province, broke poor, orphaned early, survived in scholarship during college and had very low salary in province. God blessed the broken road that lead me here in New Zealand. Bought my first car here and bought my first house too, things I just dreamed when I was in PH.

Ask me anything :)

✨ 🇳🇿 My New Zealand Residency Journey (Straight to Residence)

Sharing my timeline because I know how nerve-wracking the waiting game can be, and hopefully this helps anyone currently waiting for their Straight to Residence visa. 🥹

📌 July 24, 2026 – Submitted my Straight to Residence application under Green List Tier 1

📌 July 29 – An Immigration New Zealand officer contacted me regarding my application and requested additional health information, as well as my passport for scanning.

📌 July 31 – Completed the additional medical requirements and mailed my passport through NZPost

📌 August 5 – My updated health results were submitted through eMedical.

📌 August 7 – Got my passport back.

📌 August 31 – Called INZ to check on the status of my application and follow up.

📌 September 1 – Received my eVisa!!! 🎉🎉

To everyone still waiting: hang in there! I know how hard it is not to check your email every five minutes, but your turn will come. 🥹✨

huhu im trying to apply for nursing in Australia, pero need ng minimum band of 6.5 sa writing. inis ako sa sarili koo omg .5 nalangg!! should i take a one skill retake or request a remark?

Is there a plan from the Spanish government or from the parliamentary opposition like PP and Vox to directly attract licensed professionals from the Philippines like registered nurses and teachers through a work visa scheme, with a legal path for permanent residency and citizenship?

Alright so currently I'm in a state uni studying BSIT. I can tolerate coding but the nature of this work ensures that i won't be migrating to another country anytime soon.

My father is turning 66 and he worked for meralco in a respectable position so kahit papaano he still receives ~50k/month as pension, pero as we all know inflation is fucked right now so medyo gipit kami ng onti kasi:

1. 3 kaming magkakapatid. Si bunso nasa priv school. ung isa nmn na kapatid ko nag sci high gaya ko and nanay namin may lupus and stay at home. tapos ako walang manlang ambag at palamunin parin
2. My father's first marriage was "annuled" according to him pero he still gives around 8k per month to her as alimony kasi may agreement sila due to my mom being a concubine or someshi and he doesnt wanna be charged w concubinage

So now im thinking i gotta step up to the table n shi and give my family a better start elsewhere pero i think this path is not it kasi alam ko sa sarili ko i gotta be atleast 99 percentile in this field and tbh im not allat compared to the global market. I mean i get high scores sa mga coding sa papel and sa exams and presidents lister ako nung 1st year, kaso its not my passion talaga and id much rather do something else in my free time than solve Leetcode problems. i always wanted to do something hands one every since i was a kid eh

So anyways, should i just take the leap, cut my loses and drop out and pursue tesda, get experience then apply abroad, or is this just naivety on my part and mahirap talaga makaabroad kahit may experience kana. AND that i should stick on this BSIT path even though alam ko na mabuburnout ako in no time. I'm really lost and IDK WHAT TO DO. Any inputs will be appreciated. sorry kung medyo clutterd 4am n kasi at di ako makatulog

My husband is a mechanical engr. And we just lodge our eoi. how long did everyone got their invitations from any states, visa and points? Thank you po

We just lodge our EOI, we are just wondering

Ano po ang average waiting time nyo po for invitations, mga ilang months po kayo nag antay to get invited para sa MECHANICAL Engrs..

Which state and visa you got invited in?

What points you have to get invited

Thank you po.

I’m planning to work in New Zealand and I’m not yet licensed. I have 4 years of experience working on land development projects. Does anyone have recommendations for recruitment agencies or companies that hire directly and provide visa assistance?

Hi! I’m preparing a Spain Digital Nomad Visa application from the Philippines and plan to apply through Manila/BLS.

I’ll be the main applicant as an independent contractor for a US company. My minor daughter will apply with me, and possibly my wife as well.

For anyone who applied recently through Manila/BLS, especially in 2025–2026:

1. Did your spouse/minor child need their own NIE before submitting the DNV application?
2. The Manila checklist mentions an “Income Statement, duly legalized and apostilled.” Did they specifically require a Philippine ITR/BIR return, or were contract + invoices + bank statements accepted?
3. For independent contractors, what did BLS/Consulate require for Social Security? Did you submit anything related to SSS, RETA, or a declaration to register in Spain?
4. If you qualified using 3+ years of professional experience instead of a degree, what proof did they accept?
5. Were you able to submit the main applicant and dependent applications together on the same appointment?
6. For PSA birth/marriage certificates, how recent were yours and did you apostille + translate them?

I’m hoping to hear specifically from people who went through Manila/BLS recently. Thanks!

Hi! Is there anyone here who lived in the Philippines (born and raised until college), then decided to move to the US for masters or work? I'm planning to work/take masters in the US within a year or two that's why I'm aiming to change my existing b1b2visa to HB1/F1. I'm aware it's very competitive and costly, but i'd like to know the process and timeline you guys had to work with - if it's okay. Feel free to dm me or comment here.

ALSO preferably non-healthcare and non-stem respondent since I have no interest in taking nursing or any stem-related MS program/work.

Thank you in advance!

Hello po! Plano ko po mag apply ng DNV sa Spain 🇪🇸 may client po ako sa US for 2yrs. Paano nyo po sinabi o ipinaliwanag sa client na part sila ng application process? (Document wise)
Salamat po sa sagot.

Hi, just want to share my result as ICT Sales Representative (ANZSCO Code: 225213) and the outcome is not suitable. I am selling ICT hardware for more than 10years but I’m not selling software, cloud, etc. What is the best way to counter it? Is my ANZCO code is wrong? Any suggestions please? Thanks in advance.

Apparently, may migration consultancy business na pala si Zac.

https://www.facebook.com/mabuhayaustraliaofficial

For those of you don't know, he's the controversial Sydney based vlogger who made an insensitive comment related to last year's floods ( https://www.reddit.com/r/ChikaPH/comments/1m6exf2/zac_alviz_apology/ ) .

Anyways, just found out today na pumasok na pala siya sa migration space. So siyempre, sinearch ko pangalan niya sa MARA agent portal ( https://portal.mara.gov.au/search-the-register-of-migration-agents/ ) and lo and behold, walang lumabas.

Benefit of the doubt.. maybe his team consists of people who are registered migration agents naman but nothing in his facebook page indicates that.

Hindi ba illegal to??

Hi 👋 I am planning po sana na magdala ng mga otc meds when relocating for work. May idea po ba kayo if may limit sya? And saan sya dapat ilagay, carry-on or check-in baggage?

Thank you 🙏

For me it's Sandugo slippers and sandals. Sturdy and tough! Always used them and never failed me. I buy one every time I go back to the Philippines.

My partner graduated with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, but her work experience is mostly in HR. She first worked for their family-owned Company 1, and later moved to their other family-owned company, Company 2, which is a consulting firm, where she also worked in HR.
I’m currently in the finance field.
Her mother suggested that she go to Australia to study and offered to cover her tuition fees. I’m planning to go with her and work there to help cover our daily expenses.
We’re trying to figure out what would be the best pathway for her to study in Australia, and what I need to do so I can accompany her and legally work there as well.

I forgot to add. Her brother is currently studying there and her mother is a frequent visitor. The plan involves PR. Thank you!

Has anyone taken a similar route? I'm a 22-year-old fresh graduate with a BS in Information Technology from the Philippines.

Due to financial reasons, I'm planning to work as a factory worker in Taiwan for around 3 years para makapag-ipon and hopefully have enough funds to pursue a Master's in Spain. While working there, I also plan to continue building my IT skills through online courses, certifications, and personal projects para hindi naman totally mawala yung IT background ko.

My long-term goal is to work in Spain as a software engineer (or any IT career) and eventually become a Spanish citizen.

Wala pa talaga akong masyadong idea sa process, so I'm wondering if possible ba talaga yung plan ko or if may better pathways/options na pwede.

OFWs with family still in the Philippines — how do you check on everyone during a typhoon or emergency?

For those living abroad while your parents, spouse, kids, or other family members are still in the Philippines:

When there’s a typhoon, earthquake, flooding, brownout, or another emergency back home, how do you usually make sure everyone is okay?

Do you rely mostly on a Messenger family GC, calls/texts, location sharing, relatives nearby, or something else?

I’m especially curious about situations where someone doesn’t reply right away. How long before you start worrying, and what do you usually do next?

Would be interesting to hear actual experiences from people who’ve gone through this.

Hello po sa lahat, are there any Filipinos in Granada be it students or residents? I’m a PhD researcher based here in Granada Spain, kakarating ko lang po about 2 weeks ago. I’m looking out for a Pinoy community I can join as you know it gets lonely in the long run without interaction from fellow Filipino and from the pressures of doing a PhD, I will be living here for the next 3-4 years, so I’m hoping to meet some.

Hello! Does anyone know a good German immigration lawyer or law firm that handles relocation/migration cases?

We’re planning to migrate to Germany, but our situation is a bit unique, so we’d really prefer to consult with a lawyer for proper legal advice.

If you’ve personally worked with someone you can recommend, I’d really appreciate the contact/details. Thank you!

Can I have either path I chose to be a career path in the future kapag tratrabaho sa ibang bansa?

Hello! I’m a Filipina moving to Germany this September to study at a public university. Any tips for preparing and adjusting to student life there, or recommendations on what I should bring? Thank you!

Please feel free to comment:)

Ive been searching how to send some stuff in my fam in the US. Same products like cosmetics needs FDA Certificate🥺 Please share your experience ❣️

Hello po, has anyone been in this situation? Need help lang po sana to follow up. I've tried emailing DFA to follow up, puro automated replies lang. Always been busy yung telephone number. I've tried reaching out to CHED as well but lahat puro automated response lang. My deadline is getting closer and I'm getting a bit worried kasi wala pa akong update on the eApostille.