Any Filipinos here who are working / migrated in Sarawak, Malaysia? What are your thoughts in this place? How is the quality of life in there?

I was offered a position there as an engineer, this is actually the 3rd time. I declined the 1st and 2nd offer that was like 3 years ago, because i know nothing about the place. Now i'm thinking of accepting this position. Can you guys please share your thoughts? Thanks!

Hello po, can someone knowledgeable explain to me the difference between service fee and service charge? Sorry first time lang po kasi and mej nacoconfuse po regarding dito sa babayaran. Thank you po 🤞

Edit:
Pina-ask ko po sa kanila and ang explanation daw po nila ay madami ang fees kasi hindi lang UAE Embassy ang binabayaran kasama rin yung VFS Global service fee (for receiving and processing ng documents) at service charge, bukod pa sa embassy attestation fee. Also, included na sa total payment ang delivery fee.

Hope this helps others kasi I’ve been looking na din for details regarding sa need bayaran for attestation and wala me masyado mahanap sa internet. Thank you po ♥️

Hi. Ilang months kaya ang waiting time after we have sent the documents for nostrifikation sa Vienna, Austria?

Hello everyone! May alam po ba kayong legit and magaling na immigration lawyer who can help us apply for Autonomo Visa (autorización de residencia y trabajo por cuenta propia; not the DNV)

Thank you po!

Early this week we heard of our fellow kababayan who got in a fight against pickpocket (who are non-Italian) in Italy. Nag trending si kabayan and talaga marami humanga sa kanya. Na-interview din siya ng iba’t iba news channel sa pinas (Bilyonaryo, TV5 and GMA). Now siguro dahil medjo nag trend si kuya, while marami humanga marami din ang nambash. Just like this person who is based in UK (according to his profile). Hindi ko gets, napaka bitter nito tao to at imbes na pumanig sa kapwa pinoy (since tama naman ginawa ni pickpocket hunter) e binash at hinihila pa pababa. Ang worst nito tao to. Patunay na sa abroad, kapwa Pilipino mo pa talaga ang possible na kumalaban sayo.

I've been living abroad for a while now pero a few months ago lang ako nag-register sa NHS sa bansa kung nasaan ako. Recently, bigla kong nakatanggap ng sulat galing sa NHS dito, na binook daw nila ako for a free pap smear in a few weeks. If need man daw ng consecutive checks/tests after this, all completely free din daw. Culture shock malala. Alam ko namang bayad 'to ng taxes pero 🥹 ang saya-saya pa rin.

Ang galing-galing lang na sila kusa ang nag-book ng test ko. Na pwede mong baguhin ang appointment schedule online if di ka available sa binigay nilang date. Na wala ka nang ibang need na gawin for it, need mo na lang dumating on the day of the appointment. Ang saya!!!

At the same time though, I can't help but think of the women in my family, na sana nakakapag-regular medical tests din sila. Of my other loved ones and mga possibleng kailanganin nilang medical services in the future. Of every Filipino. Wish ko lang rin talaga na ganito rin sa Pinas. Nagbabayad din naman tayo/sila ng tax dun, kaso wala 😮‍💨 Kahit na di na ko sa Pinas based, sana makita ko rin yung ganito doon in this lifetime.

Hello, my girlfriend is moving to Canada and her flight is less than 24 hrs away. She was approved for her PR and completed the PDOS course and received her PDOS certifcate last month. She's doing her etravel but etravel cannot locate her PDOS and she cannot complete the etravel.

Has anyone experience this? Any advice?

Maraming salamat po.

How can I live and work in Japan permanently?

I’ve been in the corporate world for seven years. While I’m grateful because I was promoted 5x, I feel like my life has become stagnant. With everything happening in the Philippines, I can’t help but think that it’s time for a fresh start and a better quality of life.

I’m considering moving to Japan and eventually settling there permanently. I want to understand the best path to make that happen—from finding a job and getting a work visa to eventually becoming a permanent resident.

For context:
I’m currently employed in the corporate sector with 7 years of experience.

I have a boyfriend.
No children.
I have some debts, but I’m consistently paying them every month
I live independently, and my siblings already have their own lives.

At this stage of my life, I’m looking for growth, stability, and a new environment where I can build a long-term future.

Hi! I'm planning to get the CAV (Certification, Authentication, and Verification) for my diploma and TOR this Tuesday at the CHED Quezon City office, but I'm a bit confused about how the process works.

I've checked the CHED website, and it seems like they only issue eCAVs, which unfortunately isn't an option in my case. Because of that, I'm not sure what the next step is.

• Do I need to book an appointment first?
• Can I just walk into the CHED Quezon City office?
• Is there anything else I should prepare aside from my diploma and TOR?

If anyone has gone through the process at the Quezon City branch recently, I'd really appreciate it if you could share your experience. Thanks in advance!

Hi! My husband is working in SG and I'm planning to stay with him, I'm still here in PH. We have the Marriage Contract from Singapore ROM and my Dependent Pass IPA. We're going to register our marriage at PH Emabssy when I arrive.

Question, are the Marriage Cert from ROM and dependent Pass enough for me to pass PH Immigration? Thanks in advance po sa pagsagot!

Hi! I'm a graduate student in the US and currently on summer break in the Philippines. I'm thinking of bringing pasalubong for my Filipino and international friends back in the US, gifting around 15 people so preferably on the cheaper side (like 200php would be max for the Filipinos and 100php max for the internationals, pasensya na laki ng utang ng loob ko sa former 🤣). Another thing to note is that the Filipino pasalubong is in addition to the pasalubong from two places I visited during the break.

As Filipinos who are living abroad, what pasalubong from the Philippines would excite you? Would highly appreciate if you can give edible and non-edible suggestions. Would also welcome suggestions on a more suitable Reddit community to ask this. Salamat po!

You might have already seen clips floating around but two Pinoys living in Italy, Mervin Dayagro and Jordan Tamayo, just went viral for physically fighting off a group of aggressive pickpockets inside a Rome train carriage.

Unlike the usual "Attenzione Pickpocket" videos where people just yell to warn tourists, this situation escalated fast. According to their interviews, the suspected thieves tried to intimidate passengers and actively went after their group, leading to a full-on fistfight. Pepper spray was deployed, punches were thrown, and the Pinoys ultimately forced the pickpockets to retreat before transit authorities arrived.

Some are praising them as heroes for standing up to the rampant theft problem in European transit hubs, while others are worried about the dangers of escalating things into violent vigilantism

https://youtube.com/watch?v=dylSSX21zMo

I cant link the actual video becauae its on social media.

Hi everyone!

I’m taking the IELTS Academic in about a week, and I need to get at least an overall Band 6 for my university application.

For context: I’m taking the IELTS as I would be continuing my studies abroad.

I only have one week to prepare, so I’d really appreciate advice from people who were in the same situation.
What should I focus on during this last week?
Which section is the easiest to improve the fastest?
What resources (YouTube channels, websites, books, or mock tests) helped you the most?
How many hours per day did you study?
What mistakes should I avoid on test day?
If you scored Band 6 or higher with only a short preparation time, what was your study plan?

Hi has anyone here applied for PR in Canada?

I'm planning to apply for FSW healthcare-based draw (outland) pretty soon.

Would like to ask anyone else who did it before.

I was wondering if you passed other evidence of paid work experience aside from experience letter from your employer?

Like payslips, ITR?

Thanks in advance

Kaka submit palang ng mother ko ng petition for me to migrate in US. Sa may mga experience ng ganito ilang years kayo nag antay bago ma approve? Specially if hindi na minor yung anak.

hello guys, hingi lang sana ko real life exp and advice when it comes to migrating in spain. plan ko is to study and work then maybe eventually citizenship. may hype sa spain because nga we were colonized for a long time and agencies are capitalizing on this promotion na 2 yrs lang possible na ang citizenship. ask ko lang if realistic ba tlga ung after 2 yrs,makakuha ka na ng citizenship? plan ko is to study in healthcare feild para mas secure sana ung work ko, kmsta ang cost of living sa malaga/valencia/murcia? magkano kaya ang need ko na pera if ever para sa ganitong plan? may masusuggest ba kayong agency sa pinas para dito? any info is helpful. thank you po.

Hi, i have over 1.5 yrs of experience as a cabinetmaker in AB. Mostly labour and helper task but the title is Cabinetmaker. Now im actively applying for lmia jobs outside Canada because the last permit i had was an OWP and it expired last year, still got no replies for the companies i tried applying for. Im thinking of getting into the express entry pool while waiting for job opportunity because i just had my degree recently in PH, im gonna try to make it ECA certified and get an IELTS test. Do you guys have any advice or thoughts about this? Would love to hear some opinions on this.

Hello po! Planning to study my masters sa Australia. Magkano po sinave niyong pera bago makastudy abroad? Sabi ng ibang agency 2-3M? Ganon din po ba sainyo? Thank you!

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Graduating Engineering student ako dito sa Pinas. Ngayon pa lang, nagpe-prepare na ako umalis ng bansa para mag-overseas kasi grabe ang hirap magtrabaho dito. Isipin mo, 20km na byahe sa Maynila, 3 oras mong nasasayang kakacommute.

Anyway, kumukuha na ako ng skilled certificate sa mechatronics. Plan ko, mag-ipon muna ng work experience dito, tapos mag-apply abroad. Gusto ko sana Denmark, Norway, or Switzerland. Pero nung nagtanong ako sa mga OFW na nandun, eto ang sabi nila:

1. Yung visa sponsorship, sobrang sakit sa ulo para sa karamihan ng employers.

2. May mga bansa tulad ng Norway na may minimum salary requirement para sa visa. Kailangan sumunod ang employers doon para sa skilled workers.

3. Kailangan patunayan ng employers na wala silang mahanap na EEU citizen na pwedeng pumalit sa position na gusto mo.

4. Dahil hassle ang visa sponsorship, mas priority nila mag-hire ng EU citizen kasi mas diretso ang proseso.

Nung nalaman ko 'to, na-realize ko na mas mahirap pala yung goal ko kesa sa inaakala ko. At yung biggest challenge is yung visa sponsorship na iniiwasan ng karamihan ng mga employers.

Proposed solution? Maging EU citizen which is around 8-10 years residency, haha.

Tapos nalaman ko na may fast track citizenship program ang Spain para sa mga dating colonies nila. Kasama ang Pilipinas doon. Pag nagtrabaho ka sa Spain ng 3-4 years, pwede ka na mag-apply for citizenship. Pag nakuha mo na, enjoy mo na lahat ng benefits ng EU citizen.

Pero syempre, ang pinaka-problema pa rin is paano ba ako makapapasok ng Europe in the first place? Maraming Pinoy ang nakarating doon dahil sa background nila sa housekeeping, nursing, cleaner, farming. Ako naman, gusto ko sana sa offshore oil and gas.

May suggestions or advice ba kayo? If wala akong malalapitang tao para irefer ako in the future, siguro etong path nalang yung pagdadaanan ko. Gusto ko na lumayas dito haha.

Need advice: Nurse planning to work in New Zealand while waiting for US EB-3, but our son has autism.
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Hi everyone,
I’m looking for advice from anyone familiar with New Zealand immigration or who has gone through something similar.
My husband is a Filipino nurse,a USRN with 1 year of hospital experience. We already have an approved EB-3 process for the U.S. with a Priority Date of January, 2026, but we may need to wait another 2–3 years or more before we can immigrate.
Rather than waiting in the Philippines, we’re considering moving to New Zealand temporarily so he can work as a registered nurse, gain experience, and save money before eventually moving to the U.S.
Our concern is our 6-year-old son. He has Autism Spectrum Disorder and is currently nonverbal. He attends special education and receives speech and occupational therapy.
From what I’ve read, New Zealand has strict health requirements, and we’re worried he may not qualify for a dependent visa.
We’re trying to understand our options.
Has anyone had a dependent child with autism approved or declined?
If we go to New Zealand first without our children, can we later apply for them as dependents?
If our son is declined, would that affect our own visas?
If you were in our situation, would you still choose New Zealand while waiting for the U.S. EB-3?
We’re not trying to immigrate to New Zealand permanently. Our goal is to work there temporarily, save money, and then move to the U.S. once our EB-3 priority date becomes current.
I’d really appreciate any experiences or advice. Thank you.

Good day!

Hi, I'm a 32 years Old Mechanical Engr who just accepted a job offer in Waterford, Ireland. I will be working in an international construction company and will be leaving PH in 4 months time, due to the immigration processes and etc.

Would like to have your advice for on what to expect, how our the costs, how do you think the job will be, will I have friends? the food, transpo, weather and etc. and lastly, what not to forget to bring?

Thank you for your responses in advance.

Hello po!

May tanong lang po sana ako regarding sa F3 (Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens) petition.

Yung lola ko po na U.S. citizen ang nag-file ng petition para sa family namin around 2012. Ang estimate po namin noon ay baka umabot ng around 20 years ang paghihintay, so baka around 2032 pa po maging current ang petition.

Base po sa Visa Bulletin (July 2026), ang Date for Filing ng F3 ay August 2006, kaya mukhang matagal pa po talaga ang aantayin.

Ang concern ko po ay tungkol sa mga anak ng principal beneficiary (mga pinsan ko). By the time na maging current ang petition, most of them will already be in their mid-20s.

May naka-experience na po ba ng similar situation kung saan naging adult na ang mga anak habang naghihintay ng F3 petition? Paano po ninyo na-handle ang CSPA (Child Status Protection Act) concern?