₦airaland Forum

Lushbaby:
Hello!!!
Please i need assistance from anyone living in Hobart Tasmania that can accommodate me for few dayswhile i get an accommodation or anyone that has a link for an accommodation shd help. Iam a student and i am reauming classes on Monday 26/02. Thank you as I anticipate for your response.

Tolulope.

If you're unable to find someone, consider using airbnb for a few days.

Wonderboy1:
His coe might've been cancelled by the school.

It's possible but not everyone get their coe cancelled after a refusal.

jeweloftheEast:
It's possible to do that?
The school is UWA

Contact your school and tell them you want to defer your course to the next available intake and will re-apply for the visa

jeweloftheEast:
LOL!!
Where do I even start.
my visa was denied today
Lodged 24th Jan 2024
Biometrics 29th Jan 2024
Medicals 30th Jan 2024
Denied 15th February 2024

Reason they don't think I'll return to naija after my graduate studies.

So sorry to hear that. You can defer your start date and posssibly refine the documents you have or get more documents to reapply.

Dgabby01:
Good day everyone, please is ielts result compulsory for Nigerians before applying for admission or visa to Australia. And how do I start an application without an agent

Depending on the school, you should be able to send in your application yourself and also get admission without an English test result. You just need a letter from your previous school stating the medium of communication was english. However, you will need to present an english test result for visa application.

snowlordng:
does it mean those going for tier1 university will now write English proficiency test!

No one is exempted from this

Coolpoles:
Please how were you able to defend the financial incentive part, given the rising exchange rate which could be a better benefit of higher earnings than your home country

@tonyferrad I think this question is for you

baggylips:
Hi all,
I will be attending a conference at the University of Sydney between 13th February (Arrival date) and 17th February (departure). Please, does anyone have any idea how I can get a cheap accommodation close to the school? Thanks for your anticipated response

Your best bet would be an airbnb.

freshStarz:
Hi guys

Please does Australian Universities require application fee?

Yes, they do.

@tonyferrad, I was talking about this. Thank you

Tonyferrad:
God is always answering prayers!
VISA GRANT !
Applied: 20th December 2023
Medical : Same day. 20th December because I booked even before Visa application
Biometrics: 21st December 2023
I did everything with Options Agency. The University is University of Adelaide. I just submitted all the documents that was sent as requirements and they didn’t ask for anything further ! Visa came in this afternoon after 1month and 5 days only! Thank you all for the motivation here and I pray everyone waiting will have a positive feedback soon!

Congratulations 🎊 👏 🥳. Please update the other student survival page. Share pictures of your travel and what you were allowed to carry into Australia (especially food).

NB1912:
I respectfully disagree with your perspective. While it's true that the new student visa policy hasn't been implemented yet, there is emerging evidence suggesting a rise in student visa rejections recently. This trend seems to align with the government's expressed intentions to curtail the influx of newcomers in light of the ongoing housing crisis.

Consider the statistics: the number of international students in the country has doubled to nearly 700k in just three years. Given this significant increase, it's reasonable to infer that the forthcoming policy changes might indeed have an indirect influence on the current visa application process, especially for those applying from overseas. In my view, overlooking this potential connection could be an oversight.

Thank you for this write up, although, the number of international students from 2020 to 2023 is 100k less than the figures from 2019 and no one complained then. Another bizarre counting method is that student with visa who travel multiple times are counted as well. For example, if a student travels 4 times in a year, it counted as 4 people with student visas instead of one. So, no one actually knows the true amount of international students in australia.

International students aka cas cows/scapegoats for when they need someone to blame

Source: ABS

Itzpetersv:
I have been denied COE from two different schools for Masters programme. They said there scared I might not be able to get Visa. What can I do?

I am hoping in the last school I applied to for Feb 2024 intake

What schools did you apply to

Lavaqueen:
Can you tell me the name of the school, please please.

Monash, Unimelb and maybe Deakin are the only ones I'm aware of.

Itzpetersv:
I have been denied COE from two different schools for Masters programme. They said there scared I might not be able to get Visa. What can I do?

I am hoping in the last school I applied to for Feb 2024 intake

Try G8 universities, you might be successful.

Lavaqueen:
Please, is there any masters program or BSc I can apply Without IELTS?

There is but you'll need the English exam results to apply for a visa

penitential:
I do not see any connection between the new policy and this refusal.

Most of the policies that are to be implemented are not directly geared toward incoming students.

It’s majorly against those who are in the system already with study visa trying to regularize their stay.

I can tell that this application denied has some loop hole that’s visible to the VO. Because, construction management is a very good course that’s highly in demand.

And one of their immigration objectives is to bring in more construction workers.

For study permit currently, there are some major pointers that’s been looked into, as regards economic situation of the country.

If those loopholes are found in any application, it’s outright rejection.

All the best to everyone.

As someone who was actively involved during the application. There wasn't any loophole.

Naturetony1:
This new immigration policies really making things difficult sha.... Waiting for Coe from JCU since last year November ending till Now. They're still reviewing all candidates bcs of the new immigration policies. It is well.

Harrass them daily with calls. It tends to make them work faster.

NB1912:
Not surprised. I guess it's due to the governments new proposed changes. Seen a high rejection rate lately. I can imagine what it will look like when the changes are implemented.
My advise to prospective students is to package a very strong application or don't bother applying.

What was weird is that this person's application was extremely strong. Anyway, praying they get a different result next time.

Posting on behalf of somene
My visa was denied today😪

Application date: 20 December 2023
Medicals: 2nd Jan 2024
Biometrics: 27 December 2023
Denied 19 Jan 2024

Reason for refusal Migration Act 500.212. Didn't prove financial incentives of the job back in home country against economic circumstances.

School is University of Melbourne, masters in construction mgt

Chaiii, this one pain me special

stevepeter2100:
Good day people,

Please if someone applies for a course that’s not on the PR list or the skilled occupation list for migration and ends up working in a job (let’s assume the job is on a work visa) that’s not on the same list.

Is there any other pathway to become a permanent resident? Or must the person switch to an occupation on the list?

I’m asking because an agent is asking my partner to apply for master of public health (bachelors in health background) or financial crime and fraud investigation (current job industry) but I don’t see a path to the future PR with these occupations.

Let’s assume she’s sponsored by her company, is there another way to get PR asides the SOL?

Why is she letting the agent dictate what she should study? The agent won't pay the fees and feel the struggles.
Some occupations on the list are finding it hard to get PR ( I've seen people waiting for 2+ years), what happens if her occupation is not on the list, go figure!

Does anyone have any information about name change on passport ( middle name was used as last name and vis visa).
Can it be done in Canberra?

@tunlex01, @bellong and others

geee213:
Thanks for your message. Still in Nigeria, flight is feb 7 and my university is australia catholic university. I'm female by the way.

Thanks

Welcome to Australia in advance, please post in the Nigerian student survival page and give us tips regarding the travel process and what you were allowed to carry into the country.

tunlex01:
1. it's up to you. it can be 6 months, less or more.
2. you can travel anytime as a dependent, there is no restriction as long as the visa is valid. Just note that your travel times will also be factored into calculation when you want to apply for citizenship especially if you stay longer outside AUstralia. it may delay your eligibility if you plan to apply for Australia citizenship

Thank you. I'm not too worried about the citizenship part, but more about optics on the immigration dept side.

AKASBABA1:
I can't elaborate much on that issue, except to mention that we applied for admission for one of our students. Unfortunately, they declined to register us as one of their agents in Nigeria. Surprisingly, they proceeded to communicate directly with the students, a behavior we found strange and unprofessional. Apart from that, it's a great school and a path worth considering.


I consistently emphasize that when you're in Nigeria, don't be too selective with schools. The primary challenge is securing a place to study and get your visa; everything else will fall into place afterward.

There's a particular ongoing case where the so called school agent (in Nigeria) have been extremely unprofessional in their dealing with a prospective student, I'm talking really absurd abuse of work ethics and all...... which caused the student to inform the school to cease all communications with the agent but for some reason, they disregarded the request even after being informed of the agent-client conflict.

That school is something else

jeweloftheEast:
please,who knows how long it takes for GTE to be assessed by UWA?

Each particular case is unique, you could call your school for updates. They sometimes work faster when they've got multiple enquiries.

AKASBABA1:
When it comes to traveling, there isn't a predefined path; it's more about the planning process. I've observed individuals who embarked on journeys together and others who reunited with their families after a certain period. I would suggest tailoring your plans according to your specific circumstances.

This particular case is a tricky one and a bit sensitive, hence the generalized questions (since it's a public forum).

stevepeter2100:
Good day everyone,

Please is there anyone who has successfully attended Torrens university? I’m hearing they’re quite bad and can frustrate you.

Also, any thoughts about Monash University and Federation University?

Monash is a good school, you can also look at Deakin (student support is one of the best).

Questions for those who came with their spouse on a dependent student visa

1. Did you travel with the main applicant for the first entry? If No, how long did you wait before you traveled to Australia?
2. Have you traveled outside Australia alone on the dependent visa and what was the duration?

@tunlex01 and others

Wrap46:
Hi guys 👋🏿

I have some question regarding Aussie universities. I recently helped my brother to gain admission to a university here in Sydney. They gave him a conditional offer and subsequently told him that the condition of the offer is on ground that he submits his certified documentation.

Now here comes the question,

We are both dual citizen of Nigeria and Sweden and he did his bachelors in Nigeria and our mom has the legit credentials in Nigeria. The condition of the offer is that he brings his certified credentials on the day of his enrollment, is the legit one from the university certified enough or do we have to do any other thing to certify the documents ?

I asked someone who stays in Sydney and he advised that the documents from the university should be enough and if not then Justice of peace in Sydney can put down a writing. How true is this?

Hope to get a feedback from someone here

The certified one from the university should be enough. But also get a copy certified by the JP in Sdyney....sometimes their head dey touch

jeweloftheEast:
please,how long does it take for my GTE to be assessed from an AL1 school

What school is that if you don't mind me asking. Also, when did you submit your application.

Chibudinho55:
Please, how do one know the courses/programs that would grant PR?

There are so many sources to look at, I don't know any off the top of my head but, you can look at what occupations are in demand in Australia, that should give you an inkling on where to start.