coldgate:


Congratulations! I tap into this good news in Jesus name.

coldgate:


Congratulations! I tap into this good news in Jesus name.

ferdimako:

Bros, I got it now.

johnsontade:


Hi Gogochocolate,
We are almost in the same shoes because i just got my canadian PNP nomination and have just 4-5 months max to complete the whole process. The nomination wasn't expected and i already had my CDR application packaged to run my EA assessment with 10 points IELTS in my bag which gives me at least 60-70 % assurance that my Australian PR would also be granted if i continue with the process.

After long research and findings via google, forums and landed migrants, i found out that the decision lies solely in your hands and depends on what you really want to do and where you project yourself to be in the next few years. Whichever one you go for would definitely pay off after becoming a citizen cos you can always get an Australian work permit with your Canadian passport vice versa.

Before i proceed, i just want you to know that the KEY to settling down in either one of the two is having a qualification(diploma or degree) after arrival which may either be in your present occupation or a new occupation(no harm whatsoever in changing or switching careers as long as its going to pay off in the long term). This is a little summary from my findings:

AUSTRALIA
1. Very good country and easier to land a job with your foreign qualification compared to Canada. Civil Engineers seems to be having a good time presently despite the stiffness in the engineering job market.
2. Higher minimum wage with good weather compared to Canada(living expenses are higher than canada though).
3. Schooling isn't really tough compared to Canada.
4. More online degrees and courses which makes it easier to work and study at the same time.
5. Lower tax compared to Canada(Just a little bit tho)
6. Far to other America & Europe unlike Canada.
7. You become a Citizen after 4 years thereby having access to 168 countries visa free.

CANADA
1. Very strict about their local experience. A country for technicians and people who work or want to get into the Oil & Gas industry especially in Alberta & Saskatchewan. Examples of the hot occupations are Instrumentation, electrical, power engineering, heavy duty mechanic, petroleum engineering. Australia, US and other oil producing countries including Nigeria would offer you a job if you have Canadian Oil & Gas experience.
2. Stuffs like Automobiles and real estate are very much cheaper.
3. Very cold weather except Vancouver where it kinda rains a lot.
4. Easy to land a job once you go back to school to get a diploma in any technical Oil & Gas related field.
5. Comparable wages in some provinces with low tax e.g. Alberta
6. You become a Citizen after 3 years and also have access to about 168 countries.
7. Definitely more lively and much more multicultural with so much fun activities to do (the lifestyle there is almost the same as the US )
8. Much larger black/Nigerian community.

I just summarized it cos i'm on the road and can't type much. Like i said earlier, the decision lies in your hands and you can never go wrong with whichever one you choose to go. All you need is a well laid out plan and smartness...every other thing would fall in place.

udokas:
Is PTE accepted by Engineers Australia for skills assessment?

lchilax:
Gardens point, u there?

lchilax:
Someone prophesied that our miracle is in this new thread fellow forumites join me in thanking God, i just got my visa Grant today28 may 2015 subclass 573 svp. So am heading to brisbane by his grace. Anyone in QUT?

udokas:
Is PTE accepted by Engineers Australia for skills assessment?

missakomaye:


CONGRATULATIONS ooooo

gabie002:
Please are you in melbourne?

dexterinc2003:


I dont know much about the undergraduate route,but i will advice she continues with the ielts,although i later found out that not all schools demand for an ielts,only problem is that if you are looking for a school without the ielts requirement,you will narrow your school options greatly.
At 27,im sure she has a first degree and you also,with some job experience,why not try the 189 route?i think it will be a better option(although it takes longer) ,as you can also decide to study or work when you get there.
You forgot to mention what course she wants to study,as some schools have advantages over others in certain courses.

PS:your chances of migration can only be determined by the point test,schools listed under svp dont require bank statements,and finally australian schools are not cheap bro.

Julietdanny:
Good evening house...does anybody know where OTE exams is done? Please help me out...Thanks

Julietdanny:
Good evening house...does anybody know where OTE exams is done? Please help me out...Thanks

erictack2003:
Not yet, I hope to be in Melbourne Jan. Are you in Melbourne? Let's share minds.

Bryanpro:
Please i want to say thanks to the bosses that are helping us out here with our queries.....
Please I have done my medicals and about to go to teleperformance, I want to ask if its the photocopy of the medicals and bank statement or the originals I have to include in my application

bossladymo1:
I derive pleasure from helping people. It's just the way I am, the way I am programmed. I am not some sadistic psycopath who derives pleasure from online attention. I am of the opinion that no one should be left in Nigeria, if they have the chance to gain a better life abroad....especially people with kids. Looking at my kids, I know that even if something happens and we can't afford to pay for their education...they have a government and systems in place to enable them continue their education as much as they can. So if I can help anyone else in any way I can, why not? I don't answer questions to show off. I say what I know. I was once a novice also. I remember my very first post on this thread. But I took my time to research thoroughly...like I said, I was not willing to spend a huge chunk of money on a process I knew nothing about.

So for someone to come and say there is more to me 'online niceness'....hmmm.....

I will let it die there.

Thanks to everyone who came to my defence.

lchilax:

svp or non svp?
your medicals will be sent directly to the embassy

lawson05:
Good day guys happy democracy day to we Nigerians.... Pls I read medical lab tech and I have 6 years experience I want to work in Australia pls how do I go about it Keep d good work going thanks and God bless

shapoh:
@mrnilobrawn...Please can u tell me about "certified true copy" i tried searching back on part1 thread for list of people that could certify a document as true copy. I wasnt sure if on the thread someone said NPF cannot certify a document a true copy.

Thanks....

mrnilobrawn:

Goto federal court or supreme Court or magistrate court or (federal) ministry of justice...just any court is fine to certify ur docs. Nigeria Police are not my frnd hence they cant certify docs in Nigeria.