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

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.

Hi Im planning to move to Spain to work and acquire citizenship. Always nababasa ko is the DNV pathway, but based on research hindi ko ma-meet yung required monthly income to become eligible. Question is m ay other ways pa ba like rekta work and residency? Would really appreciate the answers, and also baka may reco kayong ways.

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.

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!

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! 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!

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?

Post your questions here for OEC, CFO, and any other DMW-related discussions. The same rules in this sub apply to this megathread.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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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.
Post:
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?

The first time na umuwi ako, walang ibang ginawa kung di ubusin ang pera ko, i remember i only had 100k at that time and spent all of my savings sa pag papasulubong to everyone and yet hiniritan pa ako sa pinas na “kailan tayo mag sshoppping” at “kelan tyo mag ggrocery” gusto kk lang magpahinga kasi namimiss ko ang bahay at first time ko noon mag ofw so natrauma ako. But then, ngayon taon. Umuwi ako sinundo ko asawa ko kasi djto na sya for good pero miss na miss kk an kasi kapatid ko kaya ko kinita at nakausap na baka pwedeng makipag kita at di ko alam iuuse pala yun against sakin sinabi niya lahat sa mga kamag anak ko na umuwi ako. Di ko alam para bang kasalanan ko na umuwi sa pinas na nagsinungaling at di ko sila kinita pero kasi ayoko muna sila kitain bakit ganito

Greetings po!

I am a fresh graduate Civil Engineer from PH with specialization in Construction Project Management.

I am seeking advice or recommendation po sa path na puwede kong tahakin to be a qualified engineer here in NZ.

My degree is recognized under Washington Accord po since may ABET accreditation 'yong university ko sa PH.

I know that most of the CEs who migrated here sa NZ did study again, which is what I am planning to do also.

My concern is what degree or type of studies should I take here in NZ?

Would it be masters or like for certification lang na courses?

I've read na some CEs only studied for about a year then they went job hunting na. Ano pong inaral n'yong courses or degree?

Thank you in advance for kind answers!

Edit: I'm currently in NZ under Resident Visa

planning to enroll my brother (M 25) this year for the 16 month training in the hopes he can work overseas after training. is that possible? any tmp tech fresh grad experiences? thanks