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Chizzyvivian:
My school actually sent me a mail on 22nd June saying they saw immigration issue visa non grant BUT viriation states INVALID. They requested a proof before they could defer to Sept 2022 intake. I sent them the mail sent from home affairs requesting a Medical check, biometric and updated CoE. Have been given CoE, Biometrics done 23rd June and Medical 6tg July for the 2nd time.
I don't just understand anymore.

In that case, just be patient and wait for immigration decision, bear in min Australia visa processing takes much time and efforts and often requires patients .

Chizzyvivian:
Good day everyone,

Please I really need you opinion and impute.
Based on my initial message, my agent forwarded a mail from home affairs which requested for the 2nd time I go for medicals, biometrics and also requested for an updated CoE. The first was in 2020.
Biometrics was done 24th June 2022, Medicals 6th July 2022. Till now I have not gotten any decision on my Visa.
I'm thinking of putting a call across to them myself as the student. Please would I need to get any document ready before calling them? What questions would they ask me. Please I really need ur impute ASAP.

Thank you

It's not easy to tell but in my experience if the status shows FINALISED it's either granted or refused, meaning the first one must have been refused and this should be the second application . If you reapplied in June/July, then you still need to wait and processing could take 3 moths

samuelmang:
Hello house I'm to pay my tuition about 18k before I get my coe, can I pay a fraction of that amount like $10kaud at this time and the rest by month end/beginning of next month.?

The deposit is usually on the offer of admission

Dikachi12:
hello Akas should i call/mail DHA for mu VISA delay, alot of people dat applied after me hav gotten VISA..I APPLIED ON 23JUNE MEDICAL/BIOMETRICs 27th JUNE..i found out my Agent still updated/uploaded another document on the 8th july(could this be d cause of the delay)..my agent uploaded my sponsor statement of account on the 8th..
could this be the cause of the delay? because this is Alrdy 7thweek of my applicatn submission..
and dis is really affecting me because am.alrdy studying online..and is seriously affecting me because i also have a job here in Nigeria...
what do u advise i do..

Following the processing time for the student visa application, you are still within the time. Be patient you'll receive feedback from soonest.

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-processing-times

ayobamiakinrind:
Can I send a mail? I need to ask you some Qs please.

Thats ok

Sultannayef:
Did he add you as wife/partner when he applied for the initial visa from Nigeria even though you were not going with him?
Is your husband a postgraduate student?
Did he met the financial and health requirements for the dependents?
If the answers are right, you will get the visa in no distant time.
If not, there would be more delay.

In my case I was the sponsor and everything including POF was from me, on initial application I was included together with the children .
It was undergraduate

pufframmy:
baba pls help

what is best amount to have in Account for POF for study visa

Depends on your school, min should be 15M

Light21:
AKASBABA1 are you serious? My husband is on student visa but he changed school so he applied to extend his visa when it was about to expire which he included our son and I and is going to be 5 months by 10th of this month since we submitted visa application and we haven't been given visa. We are really worried and he used a very good lawyer there in Australia

Mine was processed onshore, again it depends on his previous application, financial status etc. In my experience, student dependant take lesser time to process.

Permit me to add that my first Assie visa took 4 months to process, I'll assume the delay is due to the normal processing of visa and other background checks.

doctorgold:
Congratulations

Congratulations once again, all the best in everything you do

Light21:
Please my people has anyone done dependent visa here? Was it successful and how long did it take please am worried please I need a response. Thanks

Dependant visa are processed faster, I did mine years back and it was granted in 48hr though mine was in Australia .

NICOSIA:
I am a prospective student(doctor) at Melbourne going to study MPH . I want to ask what’s my chance of getting PR in Melbourne after my studies?

Its a lengthy process https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/doctorconnect/how-to-practise-medicine-in-australia/becoming-a-permanent-resident

Migrating successfully to Australia as a doctor requires you to have an in-depth understanding of the medical registration and application processes . To get an Australian PR, you need to follow the three key steps such as:

You need to obtain a successful skills assessment
You are required to register yourself with the Australian Medical Board (AMB)
You need a Visa pathway to apply for Australian PR
In order to get yourself registered with the AMB (Australia Medical Board) you need to have a valid job offer till the time you become successful in getting registration as a specialist. It doesn’t depend on how many years of experience you have as a doctor in Nigeria or your current base. Your initial registration in Australia will be either limited or provisional. It means that you need to work in Australia for 12 months if you want to gain a general registration.

Moving to Australia is one journey
Getting A PR is another Journey .

I don't recommend mixing both as it end in wild-goose chase

Gbaos:
Glory be to God

I got my visa today

Awesome Congratulations .

Can you share you timeframe (When you applied, did biometric, did medical etc )?

Zobbam:
Please after submitting statements of account to the school is it compulsory the money have to be there for visa processing until the visa is out

U fit leave ham afta u match ham out.

I know why use pirgin

Eyegroup:
Please family can anyone help for can direct me here schools that can be able to admitt with low tuition fees if any course pls for UG OR DIPLOMA LEVEL PLEASE ..TO KNOW IF MY 15M I HV AS MY SAVING CAN BE ABLE TO REACH ME RELOCATE TO AUSTRILA ABEG

15m should be enough but you need to work with someone or an agent no be everything we go talk for here.

Diploma is unlikely to get issued a visa to Australia particularly from Nigeria

yemyem4uall:
Hello guys, I will enter Brisbane by next wkend,please, can anyone connect me in Brisbane for how to get housing and other info for Australia .

It's hard to get accommodations when you're not here already, most people don't want you to share their details with immigration.
I'll recommend you book 1 night hotel after which I can assist you get somewhere to stay

Rhodsho:
Please house, I want to ask if it’s necessary for me to do the COVID test in Nigeria before traveling to Sydney .I will be transiting through Doha (Qatar).

People entering Australia do not need to provide evidence of vaccination status
People entering Australia do not need to complete the Digital Passenger Declaration or Maritime Travel Declaration
People leaving Australia will not be asked to provide evidence of their vaccination status
Unvaccinated visa holders do not​ need a travel exemption to travel to Australia
Masks are still required on flights travelling to Australia.
It is important to remember that airlines, vessel operators and other countries may have specific requirements that travellers need to comply with.

https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/covid19/entering-and-leaving-australia

yemyem4uall:
Application submitted on 19th of May
Biometric 19 may,
Medical 15 June,
Visa granted 27th July
Msc, Torrens University Australia.
Thank God !!!

Congratulations

Gbaos:
Why is AHC Pretoria taking so much time to process Australia Student visa for Nigerians.

Initially I heard it takes just 2 to 4wks to get student Visa but now it is not so again

I am currently at the 5th week yet no single response from them.

Is anyone having similar experience?

My lectures started yesterday, my school has given us grace till 5th August after which we should defer.

I am really worried

Two of my students are still waiting for visa approval, their classes started yesterday.

More than 6 weeks now and still waiting

kehinde91:
Hello, what if i want to defer my admission from July to February because of the delay in the approval of my visa and i also need to get a new COE. pls do i need to inform the immigration ?

You do not need to inform Immigration , you only need to replace your COE with the new COE from the school after .
While your deferment is processing, you do not need to contact immigration , you only need to update your application with the new COE
Bear in mind that deferment takes weeks or months depending on the University

victorbyke:
Can one have their medicals before submitting their visa application?

You need the application medical request to book for medicals, hence not possible before you submit your visa application

[quote author=Oviebright post=115028288][/quote]Form A is the cheapest but very slow, might take 3 weeks to 2 months plus and usually after payment, the school needs about a week to get confirmation . If you have someone in Australia and they pay for you, usually its same they and maximum of 3days to 1 week you'll get your COE.

If you have time, use the Form A but if you have less time use the alternative.

NOTE : Form A uses the official rate while the alternatives are usually black market rate

jokunle:
Pls what are the medical requirements when applying for an Australia school

There are no medical requirements when applying for schools

victorbyke:
Yes you need ielts for James Cook University Admission.

Bear in mind that IELTS is not just a University, It's an Immigration requirement .

Elegantus:
Hello guys,
Could someone help me with the steps or contact to get a tax clearance asap.

tax clearance is one things I particularly won't encourage we put here.
If you live in Lagos and Nigeria, you can ask around you'll get info

AdaFelly:
Please what other alternative can I use to get cheaper rate for paying school fees

You could talk to someone in Australia �� or US etc and then pay the equivalent in Naira to them.
I've help few students but I currently don't enough to help

You can fund a credit card in Dollar using the black market rate.

I understand the frustration but the easiest and cheapest way to pay for the tuition fees is through FORM A.

AdaFelly:
Please someone should help me
I want my form A approved within two weeks or 3 Max

Form A takes time and you can't predict how long it takes.

It might be month/s if possible

Jemiimaa99:
Hello House, warmest regards.
Please I need answers

My bank is requesting for my sponsors bank statement to be stamped. She provided electronic bank statements with her name and bank logo and everything else. They’ve refused to stamp the statement because it’s electronic. Can the school reject my application based on this?

The school has a way of investigating the bank statement, the electronic copy is just fine

Chizzyvivian:
Good day all,

Please how long does it take for IOM to send medical result to immigration?
I really need ur urgent response on this.

Thank you.

Depends, the minimum is one week from experience.

AdaFelly:
Hi everyone!! Please is there anything wrong with starting one of my courses online before my visa comes out? My agent is suggesting I start a course because my visa won’t be out before school date.

Do confirm from your University ,not all courses and Universities allow you online classes.

Itzpetersv:
Please someone should help with IELTS tips, how to register and how to start preparing

To register create a profile here
https://ieltsregistration.britishcouncil.org/orsnbc
and complete the process.

This course https://www.edx.org/course/ielts-academic-test-preparation?index=product&queryID=38660c8d256b2223dfa6140aaf055882&position=1
is useful for preparing for IELTS, the free version is fine but paid is helpful as you solve the quizzes and additional contents.

Fumpat:
Griffith almost did me strong thing too. Submitted statement of account and GTE docs and the wait game began.
It was when it wasn't forthcoming I sought for another alternative and I'm now in Australia. Please don't put your eggs in one basket with Griffith. Don't know why they are like that.

My friend has an application awaiting an an offer from 2020

samuelmang:
Please what's the current rate of Aud to naira?

Official Rate of Australian dollar Aus$100 is Nigerian N28225.20 of naira.

Except you're paying for Tuition fees , its unlikely you'll get the official rate.

Black Market rate of Australian Aus$100 dollar is N40,000 of Nigerian Naira