OmoAussie:
@ toslad

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On a related note, I know this does not affect PR hopefuls but kindly advise as many as you know who intend to present statements to Australian Embassy for visa applications, to please desist from sending falsified statements!

@toslad
Thanks for the info!
Does this case include borrowing money,print ur statement and returning thereafter?

malkinburg:
Hi all, i am glad to finally make this post. The migration journey for me just ended. God has been EXTREMELY gracious to me. landing in this country with a little less than 1000 dollars in February last year, i have successfully graduated in my masters program, obtained a professional job as an environmental consultant while still on bridging visa, and achieved what i couldn't achieve in Nigeria in 5 years all within a stretch of 20 months. i am grateful to the guidance of so many people on this thread. ie Zenkel who showed me how to arrive australia through malaysia on a shoe string budget of 150k, Boss jennakry who enlightened me on opportunities i never knew existed and others who helped and encouraged me on the journey. i will settle down and summarize some important key information yet to be shared on this forum that will help enable new arrivals find a professional job, and also 476 visa holders looking for extra 5 points on what to do to dodge the english bedrock while drilling through to permanent residence. i will also like to encourage others going through a lot of pain and doubting their decisions especially those who came via school route with their partners, it can only get better, don't loose hope. stay focused, the light awaits you at the end of the tunnel.

grant: 24.10.16

mamajaz:

nkemama, I sight you there. Why don't you tell that friend of yours to just show face here?
She will gain more first hand information rather than listening to your reported speech oh.
Honestly, let her join Nairaland and this thread in particular except she is a computer subliterate or illiterate as the case may be.
My one cent

brokenplate:
Good.day

bellong:


If your diploma is before your degree, include it. I don't think you need to do any advisory service with what you have. You only need to work on your CV and job description to match that of ANZSCO description. There's no point for work experience since you have only 2yrs.

If you read the South Australia instruction well, it says no evidence is required for proof of fund. Like I said earlier, it is to serve as a guide for the amount you need.
Queensland I believe recently started asking for evidence, it wasn't like that before. You can use assets, shares etc as stated not necessarily everything should be cash.

Goodluck

Nickoko:


1. In working on my CV should i cut off (delete) all the previous work history or include it ?

Don't cut it off, include it. Let them decide what they do with it. You can work full time here and study full time at the same time. It is left for you to decide how to manage the two.

2. My company will definitely give me a reference letter showing the date i started work with them which is 2004 and how will it affect vetassess assessment ?.

Your company can issue you a letter showing when you started working for them and how you have progressed to your present role

3. I don't have any payment slip from 2004 - 2010 as we were paying directly by hand but from 2010 a payroll system was introduce (it is a single sheet showing all staff names, signatures, deductions,amount and month) and i can get a scanned copies of some of the months though i have appointment letter showing amount in 2004 and various salary review letter till date. How does thing affect my evidence of employment.

Were you paying tax in those years? If yes, you can use tax certificate as evidence. If not you will have to present what you have from 2010. If they need further information from previous years, you will have to ask your company to issue you a letter explaining how they paid you from 2004 - 2010.

dexterceejay:
Hello
I have a Bachelor degree in Agric and want to further my Career in IT related courses but
1. I work in an IT firm base on the reference of my past work of which I am doing very well there.
2. I do not have a certificate on any related IT course
Can someone help me I wish to study abroad on IT related course especially in Networking and how can I go about it since I just have a B.Agric

Nickoko:


Many thanks to you. Sir Bellong.

toslad:
@Nickoko,

Please why was your friend banned?

I think it could be a learning point for others too.

Thank you.

bellong:


You can infer from the statement that it was bogus claim/documents.

bellong:


You can infer from the statement that it was bogus claim/documents.

Abbey1987:

Please what's my chance sir?

mamajaz:

I am sorry for the spirit of aproko that has infected me since l came to this group oh, please who is the person



cc
Nickoko
toslad

jelmusboy:
Guys, just an heads-up. Visit this link to see if your occupation has been flagged up for possible elimination from Skilled Occupation List come 2017.

https://www.education.gov.au/flagged-occupations-sol-2016-17

bellong:


Nickoko's cousin

POTUSUK:
@ Bellong, WestAfrcan et al, Please what are the chances of me been nominated by state or region for a Petroleum Engineering Occupation?. Since PE is no longer on the SOL list, I'm thinking state nominations but I really would like to know the chances there are.?!

bellong:


Only two states sponsor Geologists, Victoria and Tasmania. Victoria is very picky as per those they sponsor for Geologists, the state I believe wants you to have good years of experience. If you can make up to 75 points, you can get sponsorship from South Australia

jelmusboy:
Any Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician here?
I need guidance

catchdwind4rmkd:


IMPORTANT NOTES

2. Like other countries (UK and US being the most popular), Australians are now complaining about the negative impact of migrants to their society.. They are calling on the government to act fast

3. RUMOUR: Some students here say they're told the required points may change from 60 to 65.

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catchdwind4rmkd:
Your First Choice for State Nomination as a Petroleum Engineer is Western Australia.

However, due to recent political and economic issues in the region, the selection process / nomination criteria has been made tougher.

For a start, you need ALL of the following:

1. Proficient English - Minimum Band 7 no matter your total points

2. Minimum 3 years overseas or 1 year Australian Experience in Petroleum Engineering or related occupation

3. Have a contract of Full Time Employment for at least 12 months in Western Australia in the nominated (or closely related) occupation.


N/B:
The above are in addition to all the DIBP requirements for the subclass which you must meet.

New South Wales (NSW) also nominates the occupation. You may want to have a look.




IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Western Australia has been attacked recently (2 months ago) by the Department of Employment and Labour for bringing in Skilled Migrants surplus to requirement, thereby forcing most skilled migrants to undertake unskilled jobs. They're blamed for not following up or setting up a welcome and settlement plans for these migrants to easily gain employment in their skilled areas. In defense, the WA government pushed the blame to DIBP claiming that WA only nominates a small number of Skilled Migrants compared to the total who receive visa grants, most of which are 189 (I suspect this might be a reason for removing these occupations from the SOL).

2. Like other countries (UK and US being the most popular), Australians are now complaining about the negative impact of migrants to their society. Early this week, on news, members of the Australian labour society stressed on this. Many Australians also spoke on the subject. Their claims are that migrants have taken over jobs that are meant for Australians, thus leaving Australians unemployed. They supported their claims with a data which shows that while the unemployment rate in a given state was recorded as 4.5% and unchanged for 2yrs, the actual number of unemployed Australians increased from 4% to 7%. They are calling on the government to act fast

3. RUMOUR: Some students here say they're told the required points may change from 60 to 65. Currently, students in Australia need just band 7 English. But due to this rumour, most of them are now registering for an English test to improve their scores.

While these may be just headlines, they may turn out to be critical in deciding the direction of the Australian Skilled Migration in years to come. Hence, it is wise to do the needful if you really want to land Downunder or go blue...

Nickoko:



Is there any possibility that occupation(s) currently on Csol can be move to SOL list in 2017-18?

LezDiva:


am a med lab scientist but i think its better u post ur challenge here so anyone who can help will help where neccessary

Nickoko:



@ bellong. Lolz

@ Mamajaz. In the spirit of confession. The person in question is my close friend and he is not on this group though he applied for study visa early this year. After getting the admission, did medical, pay for insurance, PCC and sent all to DIPB waiting for visa approval . He was waiting patiently for visa and suddenly after 2 months, he got a letter of 3 years banned for bogus claim and fakr bank statement on his mail. I knew from day one about the fake statement and I advised him about the possibility DIPB detecting it but he refuse to listen. He is so devastated and don't want to hear anything about Oz for now.