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Cmagnum:
Hi guys, good work going on here. please I wanna ask a question, I want to go for MSc IT, and am having QUT n UTas in mind. Please does anyone have advice on which is best (consideration: Job n PR after program).

Also if u know a better school for this course having in mind the above stated factors, I would appreciate advice. Plus am married and have a baby on the way n intend going with family.

Thanks guys

UTAS
Because of regional visa. IT has become competitive in Metropolitan areas, 85 to 90 points these days.

Wheew!

You don't what you just did. You just boosted my faith.
God bless you!

Ire a kari

leo083:
Good morning my nairaland family,

I want to share my testimony to encourage others in similar conditions

Wife Visa application: Nov 26 , 2017 to resume in NSW January 29 2018

First contact by case officer: January 25 2018, asked for Proof of relationship with sponsor, then UK refusal eveidence

Wife VISA granted about 7 days after school resumption; 6th February 2018


I applied with my kids as a subsequent entrant on a dependent Visa: August 6th 2018

VISA REFUSAL: October 22, 2018

DEVASTATED, ANGRY, CRIED SAD,DEPRESSED

Re applied November 22, 2018


Then the very LONG WAIT

NO CONTACT FROM THE CASE OFFICER

Sent them mail twice, January and March: the sent an automated response and then later that it’s still under consideration

WAITED AND WAITED

Then suddenly without contact from case officer, on a FRIDAY GOD DID IT


Visa granted : 7th June 2019

KEYS: GOD FACTOR : prayers, fasting
perseverance: through all the issues, long list.


Never give up friends in similar shoes.


IF GOD CAN DO MINE, HE CAN DO YOURS

Wheew

DiiVictory:
Congrats and thank God for your testimony.
God will do ours too. Amen!

After your MSc, you may be back to the same point. What was your bachelor's in, what do you intend to go for Msc in, is it on the skilled list. Schooling in AU in a REQUIRED SKIL COURSE IN regional area only adds between 10-15

becky4real:
Thanks my ppl for your swift response.


Yes the purpose of school is for PR after graduation
I am a school owner.
Not quite sure what they are looking for where they listed ''Child care manager''

considering my age, I thought going through school route will be better for me.
I only scored 65 points which may take ages to be selected or never will be.

should I apply with my family for the study visa? if yes the home tie may not be enough or what do you think will be a better deal for me please?

Thanks for your patience and kind responce in anticipation.

Why not patiently go through PR.


You want to go through the stress of schooling with your family away? The stress and emotional trauma of waiting for your family's dependent visa to join you is still there.

You have impeccable home ties, if you really do want to go. Have you considered the possibility of a PR when you finish, is your course on the skilled shortage list?

Is the point required not extremely competitive for you to stand a chance when you finish?


Please think it through, what happens after the two years?

becky4real:
MORE QUATIONS PLEASE GOOD PPL OF THIS HEAVENLY SENT HOUSE.

I have 4 children and I am 40 yrs old, do you think I stand a chance?
Is it a good Idea going without my kids at least the first few months?
Do you think it will be an issue for them and hubby to get visa later to join me?

Some of the requirements I have available:

HOME TIE

My hobby who is also my sponsor wnt be going with me but will be visiting me.
well established business related to my course, sitting on my registered property.
Landed properties.
My mum.
My children ages 13, 11, 9, 7 whom I won't be travelling with immediately as they will join me like 3 months later,
My dog,javascript:void(0);
Personal and business vehicles
My peronal house documents like building plan and survey plan.

WORK EXPERIENCE Graduated 2006:

5 year in the same field working for someone ( evidence available in form of appointment letter)
7 year in the same field self employed (evidience available in form of CAC,BUSINESS APPROVAL CERTIFICATE, LAND REG. FROM STATE, CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYMENT FROM MY BUSINESS HR)

FINANCE
Acount statement with over 20m from sponsor
account statement with over 3m from business
account statement with over 1m personal

OTHERS:

Hubby's affidavit of support
employment letter
sponsorship letter
children's birth certs.
my bth cert
degeree cert
CV
Transcript
Inter. passpt for all 6 of us.

PTE 70
IELT BAND 6 ( S=8, R=6.5, L=5, W=5.5)

Well written SOP to justify the study gap.

TRAVEL HISTORY

UK ONCE
US 2 TIMES
NETHERLAND ONCE
CHINA (3 TIME)
ONE VISA REFUSAL

GOING FOR ''MASTERS'' Admission not yet but Egent Assured me.
If I am missing out any vital Info me pls let me know so as to sort them on time incase.

NOTE: WITH 3RD CLASS. (THE DISADVANTAGE OF BEARING CHILDREN WHILE IN SCHOOL) SO PLS DONT JUDGE MEjavascript:void(0);
I GOT ADMISSION IN FANSHEW COLLAGE CANADA, BUT I DON'T WANT TO GO FOR VISA, DUE TO WEATHER IN CANADA IS NOT FAVORABLE AND ALSO I AM AFRAID OF DENIAL DUE TO AGE AND STUDY GAP.

Thanks guys as I await for your response to my above quations.

masco131:
You mean I can contact them to finalize my application and they will give me their verdict
How please?

It doesn't often turn well.

Random200:
I am 25, unmarried, all my family members are in nigeria, going for a masters degree in accounting which is in line with my undergrad. They don't think my company can hold staffing for two years while I'm gone. Nigerian universities offer a similar course. They don't think I have intentions of coming back after study.

Getting PR with accounting these days sef na thorny trip, I almost said it saved you the headache. A few people are retaking other courses to get PR, especially if you are not going to a regional school.

tush1986:
You may be exempted by school but not by immigration. When I applied, my 1 year Education in UK exempted me for school, but I did an English test because immigration required 3 - 5 years in an English speaking country.

I don't know if the latter requirement is still in place.

Thank you for your comment, however it is also stated on the immigration website that students enrolled in a postgraduate research course also fall into the exemption category

I have now seen this.

tush1986:
Respected Gurus in the house, I seek your opinion and advice on this little, yet complex issue. I recently completed an Msc Degree in public health in England and I was admitted for a doctoral research in Edith Cowan University, Perth Australia. I got my COE on Friday and I'm in the process of making my online visa lodgement. My question evolves around English language test exemptions as I read that student enrolled in a postgraduate research course are exempted from English language proficiency tests as stated on https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500. Excerpts as follows: You do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if one of the following applies: you are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), or a registered post-graduate research course. My question goes thus, can I proceed with the submission of my e-lodgement as I fall in the exemption category baring in mind that my Uni has indicated in my COE that I have satisfied their English language requirement or do I still need to write an English test prior to submission. Advice and comments are welcome

You may be exempted by school but not by immigration. When I applied, my 1 year Education in UK exempted me for school, but I did an English test because immigration required 3 - 5 years in an English speaking country.

I don't know if the latter requirement is still in place.

Graceee:
please what type of visa will a person whose spouse is a student in Australia apply for??
she has been a student in Australia and they just got married in few months ago here in Nigeria.
and now the hubby wants to join Her?

what type of visa will He apply for please and whats the procedure?

Student (Subsequent entrant) visa 500 157A

ayandee:
Please I need info on things I need to do for visa grant for me, my hubby and 3kids. I'm going with family cos that's the only way I can focus on my studies.

From discussions with my supervisor, I may likely get a tuition, living expenses scholarship. With a scholarship, education fee would be waived for my kids. I read that somewhere.

I would only proceed if there's scholarship as the fee is about 84k

I would like to know the following:
1. cost of medicals, biometrics, health insurance, visa application fee.
2.the minimum amount that should be in SO A? Which SOA would I present?mine, hubby or a relative.
3. What can enhance our visa chances?

School is UNSW. Course LL.M by research. 2 yr programme

Were I to be you, I will get the scholarship first. It's tough, so let's not waste time on calculations until you have it. Living costs for all four will be about 20,000 aud, plus airfare for them, plus extra money in the account. Rough estimate of health insurance is at least 1.2 million naira for all of them. Visa application fee 575 aud × 5 . Medicals plus biometrics 41k naira x 5 for all 5 of you. No one can tell your visa chances, we just keep hope alive, as far as you can genuinely show land propertiesssss and jobs or businesses, tax papers that can make you return to Naija

Imadeosarodion:
Please gurus in the house I need your help can you please help me with ideas on how to reply this questions sent from the school?

Dear team,



Would you please provide an update on the following;

· Financial evidence provided from the Father –

o Large deposit of 7,500,000 (AUD 29,832.50) from Greatest Shalom Ventures on 01 Mar 2019. Please provide an explanation on this.

o Large deposit of 3,466,000 (AUD 13,786.60) from Augustine Uyimwen on 25 Feb 2019. Please provide an explanation on this. We will need an affidavit of financial support for this person.

o Large deposit of 3,690,000 (AUD 14,677.60) from Greatest Shalom Ventures on 24 Jan 2019. Please provide an explanation on this.

o Large deposit of 4,000,000 (AUD 15,910.70) from Best Option on 10 Jan 2019. Please provide an explanation on this.

Need updated SSVF - as SOP states he has friends and family in Perth.

· SOP needs some revision –

o No evidence of country comparison research.

o What institutes did he research in other countries and what were his reasons for not studying there?

o Why is he choosing not to study in his home country?

o Mentions friends and family in Perth - why is this not listed on the SSVF?

o No evidence of job ad research shown - please include screenshots.

o Please include details of the family business. This would serve as an incentive to return home.

o What other incentives does he have to return - does the family own land?

o What is the economy like in Nigeria - why will our degree increase his job prospects?

o What projects could he apply to work on?

They do not appreciate cash lodgements. And that's what has happened up there.

You need to justify why legally Great Shalom Ventures gives your popsye money... answer could be Great Shalom is your Father's business and those are his revenue/profit from the business. You should attach business registration documents, tax papers and evidence that he can solely move money out.

Who is Augustine to the applicant's father, that will determine how to justify the source of the money. A business partner or relative contributing to your education with proof of blood relationship to you? Or your father?

Rewrite the SOP to incorporate what you have listed.
That's clear and not exactly what needs to be listed here on Nairaland again na.

mvem:
Any one's opinion about applying for an international scholarship to Adelaide University for a MRes(Masters in research )....tuition waiver and an annual stipend of about 28,000AUD...how reasonable is it and how possible is it to get the scholarship, please those that do have an idea should advice ....

Scholarship possibilities are based on your existing journal publications and remarkable past academic results.

tommee:
@akinke,

I can see finance manager, finance broker, finance investment adviser on the list, guess i am checking the wrong list maybe you should shed more light.

Will your MSc in Finance equate to you being a Finance Manager immediately.

When I double-checked, they are on 190 list not 189, which means you need a nomination. Follow this link. You can submit other variance of Finance or Financial something and see that you may not be able to apply for Financial Director, etc, you may not be one yet. And if you are one, then you should meet one of the not-so-constant state/regional nomination requirements after your MSc.

Victoria sponsors for financial brokers or so, but that's if you have a PhD in Victoria. Check other states requirements. Is your Finance MSc degree specialised in any of the areas when it goes before VETASSES?

Just read well.

https://deltaimmigration.com.au/Finance-Manager/132211.htm

tommee:
Hello gurus,

I need advise on which offer to accept, am in a dilemma between university of wollogong (i will be studying in sydney) and Deaking university. I was offered masters of finance in both shools am about make the deposit payment. Gurus please help.

I am sure you know Finance no dey PR list.
Victoria is a better place to live in than Sydney in my opinion. Sydney is overcrowded.

shupy:
Just update details

If she did not pay for visa application, she will reapply. It happened to someone I know. It returned invalid too.

leo083:
Good morning my nland friends.

Background; my wife was granted visa for MSc February 9th 2018, we (my self and 2 kids) applied as subsequent entrant(dependent Visa) August 26 2018, we were refused about 2 months later, we reapplied Nov 22, 2019. It’s over 5 months and the imni page still reads further assessment.

Our first application was done by our agent(PFL Ibadan), who performed badly because she didn’t add the necessary documents despite asking her severally “what Else should I bring/add” She’ll say am good. I sort of believed her because she was the agent we used for my wife’s application. To my greatest shock we were refused. I work here as a doctor with about 10years experience, I earn over 500k(gross) , I was promoted twice in the last 3 years, all these were absent in the first application but included in the last application.

We have sent them mail twice and they responded that it is still under consideration.

Dear Solitin, Albion and other veterans in the house. What else do we need to do please, thank you.

The Visa is coming out positive this week , I believe. Only God would take the glory

Thanks veterans in anticipation of your contributions

Leo... pele, doh... I understand, waiting for subsequent is alot of work, but it is closer than farther. As you know, no one can give you first hand information about what's going on. But I believe you only a consolation. And that's that it will turn out for your favour. It looks good that why it MIGHT have taken long. If they do not find it enticing, they could have dismissed the application earlier. So, let's wait for it.

However, I hope you have a good plan for when you come to Australia, especially if you intend to leave your job without passing their own licensing exams yet...etc.

All the best. I will join you in prayers too.
We should really start a thread for subsequent entrance visas too.

Hismajesty028:
this forum is not active like before..please out here

Yes of course
It's all on the website
Search for studying in Australia with your family. And it's a huge expense.

If you have scholarship, deduct your expenses and you would only have to show theirs, about 7200AUD for your partner and about 3000 AUD for each child. Check exact value on line. If you have no scholarship, you will show about 21000aud+next semester tuition+airfare for each person going.

Or you can show 70,000Aud without calculating.

iykedpetes:
Hi everyone, plz what are the chances of getting an Australian study visa I apply for a diploma and Bsc in southern cross and I'm 32 ,I already have a bsc in accounting at the uniben and the course I applied for is community service..i need ur advice if am on the right track

Over and over again it has been established here that you stand a slim to no chance when you seek education that is below your current degree.

MSc in your case is what you can anticipate a visa grant for.

datdopenigga:
Please how do I get a supervisor for my masters research program that I’m currently applying for at University of Melbourne.

Go on to Uni Melbourne website. Go to your department/college/institute, find professors/academic in your research area, be sure their research focus aligns with what you may be keen on.


Write a compelling letter relating your past academics/research and your future interests to what they are doing. Write a short cover email and attach the well addressed letter and send to as many as you can.

Cheers

Mulatto444:
@faraday1...I have done that, send all the SCH details to them, but they are requesting that my SCH should send them my previous payment invoices, indicating my pay and the balance, but the sch is delaying in sending such, saying such is usually send after de first session,

However my sponsor's are still insisting that its there standard ,till I get there, that's when they will refund me what I have paid to my Australian banking account

That's just like Nigeria's living allowance scholarship. You must have your money before you say you want to travel abroad. If not na for street you go dey sleep. The difference is they sign an agreement with the school not to bother you.

Bro, you will have to look for the money, but certainly not from here. That's unrealistic.

ayandee:
hmm. Thanks for this insight. I never thought of this.

However it is not so easy neither cheap. It can cost about 8,000AUD to write in New Zealand and double in Australia.

See if you can be patient enough to work out your husband's PR.

Mulatto444:
Dearest family,

I have a scholarship of ($30,000) With a multinational here in Nigeria, but they are insisting I shd arrived WSU before payments will be made to WSU, and the balance will be paid for my tuition fee to complete the one year fee, then what I paid previously will be reimbursed to me.

However, I have been able to send about $3,000, already. Right now I don't have about aus13,258(#3.428M) to complete the fee and get my coe to apply for my visa, my resumption date is 19th July.
Am willing to pay back with interest to anyone that can helped me complete this fee, from the money my sponsor organization is paying me immediately I send my Australian banking details to them. Also my number is
+234 (0)7056109836.
If am given this help, i will remain grateful and indebted to the individual.
Am willing to send proof of my offer letter from WSU (western Sydney university) and my scholarship award letter for my helper to see.
I have tried several banks, but they refused given me loan even with a collateral
Thanks FAM

Why not explain the COE part to your funding body. Tell them they will be refunded if you do not eventually go. You can back it up legally or something. It's unlikely someone will give you that help here. You have funding, tell them the terms and conditions of foreign University admissions.

ayandee:
thank you very much for your response. It is well appreciated. I have written ielts general training and maxed out (L8.5 W. 7.5 S8 R9). I will encourage him to write ielts now. I'm really hoping for a scholarship.

Do you have any publications?

That's often the secrets of most research bodies scholarship.

fobak203:
First of, My prayer is that you get the scholarship for your MRes program. It cost close to 65000bucks annually. For your PR, It will be easier for your husband to apply for PR as the principal apicant since his skill set is closer to what's available on the Skill shortage list. To increase your PR chances. He needs to focus on acing IELTS or PTE on arrival or even now, because he might be blown away by paying bills on arrival. You need to increase your points by writing IELTS too if you have not. He can nominate an occupation that u sleds competitive (with lower cut-off) as his skillset cuts across many fields. After getting PR. He can do whatever job he likes eventually. Hope this helps.
Other things like studying and doing that in a regional area are other points but that one na long thin. My tips are for the NOW. You guyz can get extra 15points from both of you doing IELTS, but with him scoring maximum points. You don't have to.

Fobak 65,000 AUD annually ke?
Maybe in your school. Even that's not likely true.


65,000 AUD should cover for the entire MRes, for 2 years. Average fee is 33,000AUD annually for reasonable schools.

ayandee:
Please elders in the house, I need your advice.
I'm applying for masters degree programme by research. I have found a supervisor who has agreed to supervise my thesis and i'm hoping to get scholarship.

Beyond the studies, I desire PR as I really want my kids (3 of them) to live and school in Australia. I am a lawyer here in Nigeria and the proposed masters is also in law. I plan to do phd after the masters. From my findings, I don't think law is on the Australian skills list. However, my husband has Hnd elect/elect and Bsc computer science. He has worked mainly in IT (system support and IT Audit/control). He is willing to go with me.

If we go together, what do we need to do to increase our chances of getting PR? I really need your advice.

If you choose to come in for your MRes.... Plan to write Australian Bar exams immediately. Solicitor is on the skilled list. You can also go to New Zealand to write it, if that's more flexible for you when you are here. You can get the PR before you finish your MRes as a Solicitor.

adeoladele:
Thanks bros, please do you have an idea of step by steps procedure how she can apply for this visa, the only information on their website is from PhD to masters. (Offer letter)

How did she apply for her MSc?

That's how she will apply. She just needs to fill in for postgraduate research sector.

Or she employs the services of an agent. I used one, so, I have limited information.

adeoladele:
I appreciate your contribution, would the school offer her any certificate at third semester? Can you recommend any cheap health insurance, the one on her letter is around 19k for family of three. Generally what is your advise. Thanks

What do you mean letter? Scholarship letter or offer letter?

NIB health insurance is a bit more affordable and perhaps ahm too.

No school will give her cert in 3rd semester, except they are kind enough to give her pgd certificate like in the UK. She can defer her PhD offer to the next semester if she needs to buy time to finish her MSc. It's not that tough to do so.

adeoladele:
I appreciate your contribution, would the school offer her any certificate at third semester? Can you recommend any cheap health insurance, the one on her letter is around 19k for family of three. Generally what is your advise. Thanks

In my opinion, let her obtain her MSc degree, right before the end, she can obtain her new COE for her PhD, put her documents together for her new student visa application. She definitely needs one. She can include her family if she has enough documents. Such as landed property documents, evidence of marriage, joint bank statements, houses in their name, even a car in their joint name, etc. And a massive account balance. Something above the stipulated balance.

But let it be somewhat evident that she is finishing the MSc. She has come too far to ditch it.

But summary is, no visa extension is applicable for her case. She needs to reapply for a new visa. PhD takes long. But she will most likely get the visa. People finish their MSc and get on to PhD with a new visa. She will be on a bridging Visa while she expects her new visa.

Remember if she is not with a PhD Scholarship, the financial requirements should be adhered to.

Solitin40:
NEW

Thanks Baba for the info

hallelluyah:
Hello house, I need a guidance:
I have attempted to commences PR processing but found out I might never be selected from the pool as my score would be like 50. So, I am considering going for my MBA(hr) so I can now later file for PR afterwards.
But my concern now is that I am 42 years of age at d moment and 44 years is Max to be considered for PR. My hope is to get the PR and move my family. Please I need advice!
@bellong and many other good people

MBA does not seem to be on the PR list. And they use your next birthday or so, you may not meet up.

mummy1964:
I am reading on this thread now that student can't go or invite his or her spouse in again? How far is this true? Can someone shed lights to this?

Where did you read that from here?

I know 2 people who got it in February

It's not impossible


But explain your source of information first