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Ishilove:
I will use violence to slay demons and what not but I cannot suffer myself in the name of dieting

Picture of you needing a diet or....

Kempguy47:
How about using Craigslist, does it help? We have started our house hunt and we r considering using Craigslist but not too sure of its authenticity...

Craiglist is not so popular in Australia unlike in the USA.

Best bet are Gumtree, flatmates, Airbnb .. These for shared apartment (gumtree has flat rental too)

For 2, 3, 4 bedroom and above use

www.realestate.com.au and www.rent.com.au

@Ishilove,



From time of John the Baptist, kingdom of God suffers violence... Only the violent will take it by force

Ishilove:
1. You try

2. Hunger and Ishilove's wedding guests are diametric opposites. They should never be used in the same sentence

Can someone pass me a Webster?

Ishilove:
In this recession...mscheeeeewww

Team fufu!

Buhahahaha...

Recession is more reason to do it to save cost.

Ishilove:
1. You sabi book o

2. The groom... HungerBad, show!!!

1. Yes, I am a genius...

2. You sure say hunger no go catch your guests as the groom is hunger himself...

chubbya2:
Thanks you for your prompt response.

Since my pre masters work experience will not be counted, is it ok to still send my 1st degree certificate and transcript for assessment?

Send all your qualifications and everything you have got. You don't want to blame yourself later when it comes to VETASSES.

Ishilove:
1. Yes, but closer to the east than south

2. What are your credentials?

1. Delta..

2. Every glamorous wedding in town was organised by me First we must know the groom to tailor your package...

Ishilove:
Ogogoro at a wedding?? Haba mana

I don't know how mine will be o, but i sha know it will be small and quiet with enough for everyone!! Before then I will hire a researcher

1. No be South-South?

2. You can hire me..

Ishilove:
Well my dear, I will be very honest with you, I have never attended a wedding from my side. When my kin folks are wedding I and my sibs don't attend. Well, except for my brother and that's because he's the heir apparent so he has to know his extended family

From what I hear there's always plenty to drink

Only drink? No plenty to eat. I hope it is not ogogoro...

Since you don't know how it is done at your end of town, how will yours be? Will there be plenty to eat especially "orisirisi"?

Ishilove:
The south-southern part of Nigeria

Interesting... How is your wedding conducted from your side?

Are there plenty to eat and drink so I get prepared when it is your turn.

Ishilove:
As in ehn, my sister, I am not a party person but the best and most entertaining parties I have attended in the past are Yoruba parties

Which state are you from?

chubbya2:
Please I'm a little confused about your statement.

Are you saying that my HR work experience after my 1st degree is irrelevant and will not be counted as part of my work experience??(2010-2013)

Yes, VETASSES will not count your pre Masters work experience.

However, going by what you have, you don't need to disturb yourself with the work experience. You have the minimum point required..

Add 5 points to your score for study in Australia.

@Chubbya2,

Yes you can get a positive assessment.

Your experience will count from your last qualification.

What will your points be if your work experience counts from after your last qualification?

chubbya2:
Please, is it possible to get a VETASSESS document on HR adviser, workplace relations adviser and training and development professional. I reckon that the attached document for internal auditor is quite explicit.

They don't have detailed document for the occupations you listed. However, in their general occupation list explanation, if you don't study a relevant qualification for those occupations, you must have at least three years experience in them to get a positive assessment.

The VETASSES document is on the front page of the thread

Alphadoor:
Internal Auditor

I have attached a VETASSES document for the occupation. Read it and make your decision.

Vinsmuft:
Wow! Thank you bellong. An eye opener indeed.

Na wa o. This Australia cost sha.. Imagine paying $300 a week. That's $1200 a month. Plus the bond money making it $2,400. That's almost a million naira every month

Bellong, abeg are there any benefits that the Australian govt pays new unemployed migrants to ease this initial financial stress pending when one gets a job? No be beans o!

Bond is a one time payment which you get back at the end of your tenancy.
For the unmarried, it is advisable to live in shared apartment to save a lot of money till you marry.


Family Tax Benefits

Rent assistance

Only for those with family.

ACCOMMODATION

One of the challenges of settling is getting a suitable accommodation. Real estate agents more often than not exercise restraints in leasing accommodation to new migrants. This is because of the fear of not getting paid the rent as at when due and nobody wants to start dragging tenants to tenancy board/court.

One of the ways to getting looked upon favourably, for any place you like, is to promise the agent of paying one month in advance and if you can present your account statement showing funds, if you have enough money, to convince them of your ability to pay, this can also be a positive for you.

If you have a full time job, it becomes easier as they know there is constant income able to cater for the rent.


In getting an accommodation, you will be required to pay a bond which is a security deposit against damages to the property. This bond depends on rental price and State. For example, in South Australia, a rent of $300 or less per week, your bond will be amount of 4weeks rent which is $1200. If rent is more than$300, then bond is 6 weeks rent. Varies for States. This bond is lodged by the landlord or agent with the tenancy board who keeps all bonds in the state.

When you move into the house, ensure you take pictures of every room and area as evidence when you will be moving out. Some agents can claim damages for what you are not responsible for and you may lose all or part of your bond. You can challenge agent's claim at the tenancy board or civil and administration tribunal.

As a PR holder, each state has Housing authority and they render assistance to people to cater for the bond. You have to check requirements for the State you live. Google Housing authority in your state.

It is stressful sometimes looking for accommodation. Hope this little info helps.

Congratulations Sesal...

Good that you took time to read and it worked out well for you..

@All,

Please find below link to the tax documents. I have included the weekly, fortnightly and monthly tax tables as well as the Tax File Number (TFN) declaration table.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B68q8xGNaeVad2VCcWZ1RDFNeUk


@Vinsmuft, thanks...

Prolivingproof:
Thanks.
will four payslips per year suffice for assessment?

Yes

[quote author=Yeeshas post=53934288][/quote]If you badly need work experience point, just wait four more months before submitting EOI to get 5 points from work experience.

However, if you can hit 60 points without it, submit your EOI sharply.

Nwokeomajayb:
I'm having the same problem here too. That's why I need a guider in this

How do you have same problem with the person I responded to.

You keep saying you don't know how to start despite a glaring and convincing information before you.

If you can't follow the simple instructions on the thread, I don't know how else to help you.

Someone just posted about getting positive assessment from VETASSES despite the body being crazy. You are an engineer you are complaining you don't know where to start. Sincerely, it is very annoying to say the least.

Yeeshas:
I forgot to add, I assessed as a Welfare Centre Manager and I got my assessment outcome in 6 weeks although I was expecting it in 12 weeks.

Great... Always good to read something positive from VETASSES...

Get the English dusted and complete the process.. Welfare centre manager is not competitive, you will get ITA fast.

What did you study?

Nwokeomajayb:
1st degree electrical electronics engineering

Pls bro I need a head up on how I will start the processing of my pr asap. This is my first semester of the first year in Australia anyway.

The food is right in front of you. You just need to wash your hands and eat the sumptuous meal.

With your case, nothing to add. Everything you need is on the thread.

Goodluck

prettyirene:
I am 36 years,
About writing ielts by March
I have 9 year's work experience, 5 years of retail pharmacy practice and 4years 6months medical sales representative .
Pls for the skills assessment is it advisable to first do a full assessment or advisory. Thanks

Going by what you have, even if you get the maximum score from English, you will still not make 75 points for SA state nomination.

Your option is to go through as a pharmacist with the pharmacist council.

@doziej84,

To get positive assessment from VETASSES, you must have at least one year experience. Only EA assesses people without work experience.

If your experience is not from your qualification, you must have at least 5yrs experience to get positive assessment.

My brother, VETASSES is a crazy assessing body. You must follow their rules to the letter..

@Oknee,

Congratulations to your brother. That was very fast.

@ Teewhysafe,

How far?

Solitin40:
No sir coming this June. You need my help?

No.. I misread your post. Thought you said you arrived the country and those 3 guys bone you. I have reread it and got your point.

TAX AND TAX RETURNS

This information is to help guys on how the tax system works. I have limited knowledge when it comes to financial issues but the little I know should be enough to educate one or two people.

Financial year in Australia as you all or most people know starts from July - June. At the end of every financial year, you are expected to make your tax return to the Australian Tax Office (ATO). This return is meant to balance your tax for the financial year.
By this, it means to refund those that overpaid tax or collect from those that underpaid.

I have attached a document showing how incomes are taxed for those getting paid fortnightly. Most people are paid fortnightly.

The first column is the base tax for your first job or only job. For those who have a second job, the second tax column is the tax the second job will be taxed.

How does this work? On being employed by an employer, you will fill several forms including, bank account form, superannuation and tax file number (TFN) declaration form. The TFN declaration form is what your employer use to deduct tax from your income. I have attached the form in the second column.

Section 8 of the form says "do you want to claim tax threshold from this employer?". If you have only one job, tick YES and you will be charged the base tax rate. If you have more than one jobs, tick YES for the job that brings you the highest income or regular one while you tick NO for all other jobs.
This is because if you tick YES for all the jobs, at the end of the financial year, you would have underpaid tax and ATO will be after you to recover the difference. It is better they owe you than to owe them to avoid being harassed...Lol.

During the financial year, whatever you buy from your money for work like clothing, safety gears etc, make sure you keep the receipt. You can claim it back when you make your tax return. Those who use their cars for work can also claim the fuel money back during tax return. If you drive your car to work only, you can't claim the fuel in tax. Strictly for those who use their cars to perform their duties like those in disability, aged care, child protection etc.

You can give your tax return to tax accountants to help you make them. They charge between $50 - $100 and it is tax deductible meaning, you can claim it back in tax.

If you are working either full or part time and you are also studying any course that relates to your current employment which you have to pay for? You can claim your tuition fees back during tax return less $250. Government don't pay for the first $250 but will refund the remaining. If you buy books etc for the study, you can claim them back in tax. The key is, the course must be relevant to your job. Example, is an electrical engineer studying certification course in electrical engineering or masters or bachelors, you can get back your money if your current employment is in electrical engineering.
Always keep receipts and records of all your tax deductible items.

For tax table for monthly, weekly or annual income tax deduction, Google ATO and tax tables.

Damn any errors, I don't always proof read.

NB: I have tried several times to upload the documents but keep encountering error. Maybe the file is too large. When I find a way around it, I will upload them.

@Solitin40,

Are you in the country already?

BADNEAT:
sir. Can you please help me with the name of those platforms ...Need Some Aud

No, you can't buy AUD on the platform or any of the platforms.

Bnimz:
So I was doing some research and saw that after driving for 3 months, a Nigerian still needs to do the theory and practical driving tests cos the Nigerian license is not eligible for a direct swap... Is this information correct?

Yes, with Nigerian license, you must go through the process all over only that you will be given a full licence after rather than a provisional licence.
However, in state like NSW, you must have had your Nigerian licence for at least 3years (I am not sure no of years, residents of NSW can clarify) before you can be given a full licence. Else, you will get a provisional licence.

As a PR holder, you are expected to convert your licence to the local licence within 3 months of arrival. If not, you will start as a learner.

doziej84:
House

Is it possible To waive points or decide not to claim points for skilled employment when being assessed by VETASSES?


is there anyone who has done such and succeeded.

Your question is not really clear but you don't claim points from VETASSES.

VETASSES asseses all your experience and qualifications. If you mean point test advice, you don't need to pay for that one. It is a way they make extra money for doing nothing.

When assessing with VETASSES, you must declare all your work experience to be in their good book so you don't end up blaming yourself.

keleto:
Something I don't really get right. Does someone needs to get Australia employer recommendation to apply for visa 190

NO

prettyirene:
So oga Bellong, which one can I go for abeg kindly advise me as I want to start uploading my documents tomorrow on the Vetassess site, Retail Pharmacy or Medical sales representative. God bless you plenty

How old are you?

Have you written an English test? Can you get a 20 points band?

How many years of experience do you have?