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Obiora94:
Please house. I have tried to apply for a course in Macquarie University and I was referred to use a country representative. I sent mail so I can get a contact to a county representative. The response referred me back to their site. Please how I get contact of agents or representatives for this schools. I am gunning for a BSc in Biotechnology or a Masters in biomedical science. Any help on how to navigate this application will be deeply appreciated.

Preparation for life will most likely be an approved naija agent.

My school referred me to them. Search for their contact in your location... ibadan, abuja, ikeja, vi, lekki. Etc.

youngfaraday1:
Visa grant for my wife with details below.

Medical 8th Jan. 2019
Biometric 17th Jan. 2019
Visa application 11th Jan. 2019
Grant 13th March, 2019
Resumption 04 March, 2019
Extension on arrival 15th march,2019
Deakin University
Biomedical Science

I pray God grant those expecting their visas and intending admissions and subsequent visa.

N.B please just a quick one, can she still travel with this extension for 15th considering the time lag and be stamped into Australia?
Gurus in the house, please your input is needed.

That's fine.

She will have no troubles.
I came in few days after my resumption date too.

Immigration did not bother on that.

Shall we make a thread for student subsequent entrant visa?

[quote author=Mefia91 post=65793603][/quote]Thank you

Mefia91:
Why use UBA when you can use Austransaction... takes only 2 days.

What's that?
I searched online, no information about it.

palm oil dey wella
Better than the one I used/saw in the UK sef

olyville:
Anything oil/lotion, toothpaste, perfume put in your big travelling bag. Please carry Garri oh...White/Yellow. I have not seen garri since i arrived here... palm oil will not go unless it is less than 1 ltr... if at all. I have not seen palm here too. Lol.
My bit. I hope it helps.

noscarn91:
Guys , my visa has just been approved , am so happy right now , I almost bashed my car , thank God , he is indeed faithful

Thank you Jesus!

I have pm...ed you.. king... email. Biko, refer me

dotter8:
Hello house
Big congrats to those offered visa recently. And to those still expecting it will surely be a positive outcome.
Going to 5 months now since residing in Melbourne, Australia via student’s visa. I must say its been challenging and as well worthwhile.
When it comes to work, it feels easy to travel hundreds of kilometers for a good paying job but difficult to travel 15mins to see a friend and hangout. Every minute counts here, you would want to make the best of it. You have to be flexible and proactive.
the weather? i say great. Spring is my best. Its summer now, the weather is like an average Nigerian’s but could go higher or lower in just few minutes. A joke says if you dont like the current weather wait 5mins..lol.
Food is good could get ample amount of nigerian foods to cook and store in fridge. Best way to save your money. If you like continental dishes too, you will find lots around but could be quiet expensive.
One thing to note. Funding studies through income from jobs you do could be the hardest thing though possible. You would need to do atleast two jobs working almost round the clock esp if you are enrolled in a high tuition uni. That could make you lose your sense of existence. Better still have 2 out of the 4 semester tuition fees ready or atlesst a semester and a half, that would not only give you a relaxing mind when you come but also give you enough time to get job and save for semesters to come. Half to one semester fee out of four might constitute you a nuisance or make you eventually change school which i think is becoming a risky step to take now.
Overall. All is welcomed. Australia is the place to be. Just plan ahead so you wont suffer too much while studying.
Ps. If you are coming in to melbourne this January, PM me, could refer you for a job opening in a warehouse. Not the best of pay.. but would contribute a great deal to helping you to start. Thanks guys. I dey go work now

Spousal visa is taking that long??

Ayolachris:
Pls does dis mean 60-83 (working days) ? Or does it include ordinary days in the counting . mine is 65 days and I applied for spouse visa...subsequent entrant subclass 500. Haven't heard anytime uptill now.

Churkie:
Nice one bro. Just so I'm clear, did you submit SOA when you applied?

They probably want to see if the declared balance is still sitting in the account.

I know people may throw stones at me...

I was going to say, can we improve on our writing skills, sentence structure, grammar, shorthands and all. Many people on this thread are talking about furthering education but it can be difficult to even read a sentence let alone get clarity of what the point of the sentence is.


Biko, do something about it. It is easier to move over a post that is unclear and not offer suggestions.

tobe4real:
thanks...I really can’t wrap my head around why the school will say I still owe them money($211)my telex copy just got sent to me and on it $12,500.74 usd was sent to the school.the high refusal rate and all the stress i’ve been Put through is beginning to make me zero my mind sef

Sorry I had the same difference when I used telex. Mine was about 530 AUD.

You can find someone who you can give naira to and would pay dollars on your behalf.

noscarn91:
I applied June 25th , did biometrics June 28th, no contact from them since then. I have been praying non stop since last week , you should the same.

God will sort it!

Most places

Churkie:
Is this bond payment applicable everywhere?

Cryptolord:
Nobody is talking to me

There is no one size fit all.
The embassy requires that you have prove of about 19800 AUD.

But you definitely don't spend that at once.
Maybe at least three months house rent including the bond and some other stuff to help you settle down. Perhaps 5000 AUD for the first 3/5 months

Take it easy.
Don't waste your anger!


[qote author=HonNellymike12 post=62391496]

Thank God you said you think, stop making cases for these cabals please. They are simply lazy to work, what happened to the use of technology to speed up things, they have the technology but they are not using it effectively to deliver their work in time.[/quote]

Abeg no make me laugh jere.

So the innocent man no fit claim the miracle he wants because of you.

Leave him jo!
Lol

noscarn91:
Miracle, lol , so us that have been waiting for 6 to 7 months , we don't deserve miracle, you newbies are funny

What of bills.

If you are not sending the money back home your entire life in Aussie, I don't see the difference.

Housing is very expensive.

Solitin40:
The Minimum wage is Australia is more than Canada and me I like money so I prefer Australia to Canada

If you are only in a hurry to obtain a foreign degree and return to your home country, then do UK. Otherwise, wait so you don't have to wait later.

umechukwu4:
Thanks boss.you too much.I am calculating my time now.by middle of Nov will knw d next step to take

Don't panic (which is the easiest thing to do perhaps).
You will probably have to defer if you don't hear from them in a week time.

There seems to be no cure to the newly introduced waiting game.

Just ask fellow waiters here for motivation to keep going.

Relax and don't read too many posts that can tempt you to decide on your case yourself. Lol.

So relax.
Las las, you will defer and try not to feel sad about that if you have to.

umechukwu4:
yes.They said I am still within processing time.I applied on the 4th Oct.

Lol @ your struggles with posting on nairaland. Sorry.

You are welcome.
Thanks for the advice.

I have plans for it.

fobak203:
@akinke Trying to reply to your post for 2 hours now without success, I decided to post a new comment, I need a manual for this nairaland.

Thanks so much for your vote of confidence, this is what I really need at this time. I am thankful for your contributions and advice. Your last comment were so on point and makes me wonder if you are a case officer yourself. You are just an angel in human flesh doing Ph.D in VU.

Thanks again before I talk the one wey go put me for wahala.

Can I suggest that you increase your visibility as a researcher that you are by getting interested in publications and writing articles in international given the beautiful environment you find yourself. As it can open up fresh, unforeseen opportunities in the nearest future. Pls.

Adding your employment can show that you are not a lay about in your home country.

ireayomide2015:
Yes am going for masters

Cottyekundayo:
PTE result is valid for 3 years.

Thank you for the correction. I think it is 2 not 3.

It can't be used for PR yet �.

Barely less than 70k
65 - 70k

4peace4:
hmmmm thanks 4 d response pls any idea about the registration fees for pte?

If you have not lived in an English speaking country before such as UK; USA, Canada, New Zealand, Aussie bla bla for 5 years you need an English test for student visa application.

Pte may be a shortcut because it may be easier to pass and the result is released in few days or 24hrs.
But it's expiration is sooner. 3 to 6 months thereabout, while IELTS last about 2 years.


Choose your choice.

4peace4:
goodmornin gurus in d house pls help a sister in the house abt to start my student visa journey, my question now is...is it compulsory 4 someone dat studied media communication to write English exam? if the school one applied to didnt request for English test hope embassy wont raise their eyebrows during visa application because i dont ave test of English? i read part 2 of dis thread and saw where someone advised you write pte instead of ielts bcuz ielts tends to fail ppl more n difficult dan pte, pls how concrete is dis info? gurus pls ur promt response ll b appreciated

I am glad about the extra info.
So rest! Whethere January or July, may God's will be fulfilled.

You have a strong case. You have a strong tie to Nigeria. Married with a child, lecturer, excellent student, funded, lived in the UK.

JUST THROW OUT THE PRESSURE. You are the least person who needs it. Since your deferral is an alternative. Just follow through the outcome, one step after another.

I was going to say if you ever get a full scholarship from Wollongong or Deakin along the line for a full PhD, let's consider it. Whether while you are in Nigeria or when you finally arrive Aussie.

Because with what you have you will be applying for a one-year visa not two, since you have a waiver.

So kindly anticipate from the others as well.
I am at VU.

fobak203:
Oh Yes, you have been of great assistance, I am really happy to discuss this with you.
Thanks so much for the tips and guidelines. The admission office has offered to accept their flaws of not communicating rightly and would write to seek a deferment approved for July 2018 start.

A friend of mine told me if I come in by the end of January, it is still not a problem for a 1st January commencement date. I would just wait and see how things unfold. In the meantime, I would just keep getting on top of the situation and be proactive to address the issues.

How is your program going. Hope it is ok, What Uni are you in?

So I figured that the Macquarie scholarship you have at hand AT THE MOMENT is for 2 years MRes?

Please confirm it's for two years not one.

What's your field to know your PR pathway, so we don't put all the energy on PhD.

And almost finally, once you have a high grade for MRes if you dont want Macquarie afterwards you can always apply to any school. So it's good for you.

However, keep in mind that you will have to compete for the PhD scholarship after MRes in Macquarie since you don't have an automatic scholarship yet for PhD.

It's all good.

fobak203:
In a nutshell, I am considering Macquarie at the moment, because It is my bird at hand and there is a possibility of extending my masters work from the UK in the MRes, which makes me a semi-authority and would land safely in a region of 80-85% required for the Ph.D scholarship afterwards. You are right, I am really eager to get in. But Deakin on the other hand, is just a good smell of nigerian Jollof not yet served. While Wollongong are yet to get back to me on scholarship matters, would do by mid December

I understand you perfectly. I will probably do the same.
80%-85% is high though even though that what I am also aiming for at the moment.

You seem to work in a University.

You have a strong case. Verrrrrry strong!
Your case officer will have less headache.
But sha why did Macquarie need an IELTS to give you a COE if you had MSc in the UK.

Did you attempt presenting that as a case?

I only did English test for my visa because I had not lived in the UK for 5 years.

I skipped that during admission because I had spent 1 year in an English speaking country.

So is the English test for Candidature point which is much later in your programme or to even obtain a COE?

fobak203:
In a nutshell, I am considering Macquarie at the moment, because It is my bird at hand and there is a possibility of extending my masters work from the UK in the MRes, which makes me a semi-authority and would land safely in a region of 80-85% required for the Ph.D scholarship afterwards. You are right, I am really eager to get in. But Deakin on the other hand, is just a good smell of nigerian Jollof not yet served. While Wollongong are yet to get back to me on scholarship matters, would do by mid December

fobak203:
Answer:

I presumed so Fobak.

Source of funding is the major issue in student visa application.

Your chances are high.
I understand they have increased their processing time.

It may be a close shave, but you hopefully will still meet up somehow .

If you miss a Jan 15th resumption what's the next option?

I am not being pessimistic but realistic.

Let's roll out your options.
Mine took 6 wks though.
And Feb resumption will make Jan n Dec a peak period again.

Offices may be closed as well as for documents verifications


However, a scholarship makes it quickkkkk. How quick I cannot tell.

Did I help?
I hope so.
Cheers.

noscarn91:
Are you for February?

I have been waiting to read your good news, noscarn91.

Pele o ku aforiti.
I keep coming around to check if you now have it.

Why are you taking Macquarie out of all your options since the pathway is almost a MRes if I am correct?
If you do MRes wouldn't that be 4 yrs? Wouldn't you have hurdles to cross to enter the full PhD.

Why not DEAKIN of 3 years.

I know you are eager to get in but let's do a due diligence on your choice.


Top, you defer your admission. PhD must be well thought biko.

I defered for 2 yrs, I am not praying so for you ooo.

But let's get enough info.
Why Macquarie of the 3 of them?

fobak203:
I want to appreciate every single member both home and abroad that has contributed to proferring solutions to the challenges of Nigerians trying to secure Australian student visa. If there is anything I have learnt from this thread, it is that, no mattter how big your problem might seem, there is someone that can suggest possible solutions to the problem more than any agent.

Based on the foregoing, I have two serious concerns, here it goes:

I have secured three Ph.D admissions (University of Wollongong, Macquarie University and Deakin University) in September. Out of the three, Macquarie offered me IMQRES-MREs as a research training pathway for the Ph.D program on 24th October 2017 for a 1st January 2018 commencement date. However, they made an error by signifying that there was no condition to be satisfied in the offer letter as against the pointer mail on candidature that I need to write IELTS. Because of my state of unrest, I contacted them after a week and apology was rendered. I quickly booked for an IELTS exam with the earliest been 25th November, 2017. Remember I would have to wait for 13days to get my result, so that means I would have to get my CoE approximately on December 8, 2017 as the earliest. Although, I contacted them and I was told I could still resume by January 15th. A sigh of relief. But.....

My Questions:
How possible is it to meet up with the January 15th start date given that I need to do medicals, apply for visa and endure the waiting game?

Is there any advice on any line of actions that I can take apart from the underlisted ones?
Based on the second question, I have already generated my HAP ID for medicals, filled my acceptance offer letter, lodged for OSHC to be provided by my university since 25th October 2017 ( though no reply from zenith bank yet), create an immiaccount and got stucked when I was asked to add CoE code. I believe I can get more suggestions on things to do before lodging my visa applications.

Does any one know how long it will take to get visa after looking at my total story? given all this waiting since July, I read (wished I did not read them though, but thats reality)?

Do I need to get Police clearance certificate at CID, ALAGBON, IKOYI.

Thanks ALL in anticipation of a response from you guys. I would not pledge allegiancem, but I really love this thread!

I would talk about the other concern in another post later. And I am ready to answer questions on how I got three Ph.D admissions within Australia if there is any.