catchdwind4rmkd:
Hi Bro,

hope you're coming around for the Buffett next Sunday?
Let's use the avenue to finally meet.

Sorry I've not been able to reach out since the last communication.
It's been quite a busy month for me.

Cheers!

tyosho:


Thanks for the info bro.Its such a great read especially the info about mortgage.
Just like most people think as well,oknee is actually female .
Meanwhile Hordunayo says I missed meeting you by just a couple of minutes on Saturday.Hopefully we will all see on Sunday.Cheers

oknee:


Loll. I find it so funny.

Mcslize:

How do I reach you to this effect?

catchdwind4rmkd:
My bad!
Apologies mam'

hollie2605:
@catchwind4rmkd

Good to finally hear from someone that migrated initially on a temporary visa which am assuming is the 489 visa (am I right?).

catchdwind4rmkd:
Mine was subclass 476 (Skilled Recognised Graduate Temporary)

catchdwind4rmkd:
Send PM

Mcslize:


Pm sent, thanks you may check.

rinzylee:


Please about the 476 and 457...Did you have to get a job over there first? would I need to land a job before I can be issued 457

catchdwind4rmkd:
For 476, you dont need a job. It's for recent engineering graduates to come to Oz and gain work experience.
You need to have completed an engineering degree within the last 2yrs from a recognized university under the accord agreements.

I have no idea about 457.

Cheers!

catchdwind4rmkd:
My reply bouncrd! Failure Notification. Don't know the cause.
I've sent you a PM request.

topiiiiiiii:
includinging degree from Nigeria sir?

catchdwind4rmkd:
Please see the link below for detailed summary;

https://www.nairaland.com/3053069/general-guide-australian-permanent-resident/21#46882995

This thread is for a different purpose than what your inquiry is.
It's for life/experience of living in Oz, and not for how to migrate.

So, let's not derail.
Thanks.

oknee:
Pics

catchdwind4rmkd:
It's been a positive and challenging experience for me in Australia.

Most of my experiences are quite similar to what has been shared by others.
So, I would try to avoid repetitions by responding directly to the pointers.

oknee:
Pics of Melbourne

izykvision0:
hello All,

Been a long while. Seen a quite of movement has happened for both new and old lads. Melbourne is cool and I thank God, it has been a fruitful land for me and my family. Just 2 months away from fulfilling my 2 yrs state nomination requirement, which means half way down to the main Pali..lol. Jobwise, I am on my 3rd professional job (all 3 brand names), previous 2 were contract roles...can't be more grateful to God. Both myself and wife are in Senior positions in our professional fields, and building in a choice estate from proceeds raised here (of course Mortgage). Infact building on my second land; cashed out on the 1st. So I can say its been great and all thanks and praises to God.

To encourage you guys, you can make it here. Don't come with the mind of pursuing care, security jobs - its a plan to fail. But in order not to deceive yourself, you need to package yourself properly before stepping MMA Lagos or wherever. That plan CANNOT commence here.

Get skilled up, develop yourself with courses, read books in your line, because u're coming to compete with people that already have these knowleadge as a Nitendo Game and of course your accent doesn't help, so your brain has to be beautiful.

Will try to be regular here.

Big ups to Bellong and others driving the train.

malkinburg:
Hi all, congratulations to those who recently got their Visa's. I wish you guys speedy transition into the land of Oz, where good fortunes lie in wait. I want to encourage most you in healthcare and IT and most especially the (Civil/environmental/chemical/Electrical engineers and building professionals) that you are stepping into an infrastructure boom and a heating job market. I strongly encourage you guys to Leverage this environment however you can by applying common sense so you can integrate as soon as possible while such opportunities still persist. Please avoid getting here and focusing solely on non skilled roles, with the mindset that as time goes on you will have settled and then afterwards pursue your intended job. My point is the transition is very much feasible with appropriate due diligence. besides your chances grossly improve when you have genuine experience. For those without experience, Remixing lyrics or better still doing a part time internship while also working will help avoid back breaking hussle for too long. In summary, please remain encouraged because several NIGERIAN professionals have come through this process and are doing exceptionally well. I also believe you ought to commit your steps to God and also remain very dogged and resolute in your decision making process, to avoid making mistakes that can set you back from your intended goals.
The future is bright to all who can see the dawning of a new era in their lives.

Congrats once again.

God bless

rinzylee:
Thanks again.... i for like PM You o

BagiChris:
Hello

Please I need the feedback from the elders.

A friend/old schoolmate is offering to inspect and rent a house for me based on the listings I provide (Homely.com.au, realestates.com.au etc)
then we do a transfer of lease when I arrive. He is concerned about me spending money on airbnb when I can use that same money for bond and a month rent. He has also made attempts to get me free accommodations pending when I can rent but because of my family (Wife + 2 kids) I don't want to trouble anybody.

Are there any draw back to this idea (e.g. Rent assistance etc), apart from him running away with my money. I know him no fit run I go kill am

oknee:
Pics of Melbourne