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usebog:
Hello all
I got a job offer from Australia by a brother but not blood

What do i do? How to go about it?
Thanks

Tell the person to sponsor you on TSS 482 visa and also have it at the back of your mind that chances of getting to Australia this year is slim due to the pandemic.

raheemkeji:
I need Help Please!! (Skilled - Recognised Graduate (subclass 476))

My Visa was granted on 22 November 2019, but I have not been able to Travel due to Coronavirus Pandemic, Please advice me on the next step as I believe that "For the first entry, arrive by 04 March 2020" means I must be there before the Specified date. I am very confused and don't know the next step. Kindly advice me on what to do.

Your first arrival must not be after 04 March 2020 and the length of your stay expire by 22 May 2021. Contact DHA and tell them about your situation which was due to the pandemic, hopefully something good may comeout of it, like changing the dates of your grant.
Guess you study Engineering in one of the Uni under Washington or Dublin accord.

Ikjosh04:
Ok, thank you. Btw the 2 which career is more lucrative and has more job opportunities in Australia?

Honestly can't say.

Ikjosh04:
Hi, Good evening. Please i need clarification on this.

Is engineering management and biomedical engineering in the sol and csol of 2020?
When i check the list, i can see engineering managers. I don't what to assume so i need proper clarification if Msc engineering management or Msc Biomedical engineering in Australia will lead to PR?

Cc Bellong and others.
Thank you!!

Biomedical engineering is more straightforward, you just need a positive assessment from EA while with Engineering Management, you with need at least a year experience in managerial role to assess as Engineering Manager with EA or Vetassess.

mamatwiny:
I hope 491 is considered skilled migration.

In another news, there is an update from nsw on nominations. They said it is highly competitive and that ppl should try other regions.

491 is skilled migration but comes with conditions depending on states and due to the pandemic, most states have tighten their conditions and give preferences to certain occupations.

ideamaster:
I want to do a quick calculation. I am using the minimum wage in Australia which is $19.49 but to make it look more realistic, I would apply the 25% casual loading which would make it approx. $24 per hour.

This calculation is for a single person who works normal full time hours. Can people who have families give us a similar calculation for families so we know what it looks like? Thanks

Weekly wage = $24 * 38 hours = $912 (Before tax)

Per year = $912 * 52 = $47,424 (Before tax)

According to the ATO's tax calculator,

Tax on $912 per week is $152

Weekly net pay (take home pay) = 912 - 152 = 760

Yearly tax = 152 * 52 = 7,904 (16.7%)
Yearly take home pay = 760 * 52 = 39,520 (83.3%)

Note that this is minimum wage hence minimum tax. As you earn more, you pay more tax depending on your tax bracket.

Now using the weekly take home pay of 760

Rent for 1 person - share house or a very cheap 1 bedrom unit = 210 per week

Living expenses for 1 person - including petrol, groceries and maybe even eating out = 250 per week (this is probably an over-estimate for 1 person). If you are able to live on 200 per week, it means you can put away 50 per week for bills

Savings = 760 - 210 - 250 = 300 per week (if you want to pay your tithe or give to charity or support your family, you can probably deduct another 100 and be left with 200 savings per week)

Using 1 Aud = N250

Savings
Weekly = 300 = N75,000
Monthly = 1,200 = N300,000
Yearly = 15,600 = N3,900,000

I will list some periodic expenses that can deplete your savings.

Car registration - an average of $500 every 6 months or $1,000 every year.
Interstate Holidays - $3,000 depending on where you go, lol

If your regular bills have to come out of your savings

Home Internet - 70 per month = $840 per year - this won’t apply if you are in a share house
Mobile phone - 40 per month = $480 per year
Electricity (and gas for those who use gas) = $250 per quarter = $1,000 per year - won’t apply if you are in a share house

Remaining savings = $9,280 =N2,320,000

This is minimum wage, working regular full time hours.

Now as a single person, you can easily get a job that pays you more than $25 per hour, you can get penalties if you work weekends and you can have 2 jobs and work more than 50 hours in a week if you want to.

This would increase your wage and if you smart, it shouldn't really increase your living expenses. Car rego would be the same. Electricity, internet, fuel would be almost the same. You may spend more money going on holidays and going out for fancy dinners but that is it.

What do you guys think about my single person minimum wage calculation? What did I forget?

You forget to chip in tax return at the end of every financial year and superannuation (retirement benefits) unlike naija that your retirement benefits will be hanging in limbo for God knows when.

Aussie2doc:
I need the gurus to advise me. I am a medical doctor in private practice in Nigeria. I decided to relocate this last December so I did the part 1 of the board exam AMC MCQ and passed. I got a job in Australia so I am processing my limited registeration and my employer is sponsoring my TSS visa. I will be eligible for PR only after 3yrs of working with the employer on TSS VISA but I am 41 years this last march. If with this COVID 19, I can't resume earlier than march then by the time I am eligible for PR, I will be 45yrs old which will be the cut off point. I have another route which is to pass the clinical exam as soon as possible and after working for one year then I will be eligible for general registeration. With that I will get 65points immediately and by the time I add my age it is 80 already. With IELTS it will be more than 90. However I don't know wether the job will give me adequate time to read as the job I got is leading me directly to becoming a consultant GP in just 3yrs plus( subject to passing exams through PEP program too) So the last option is where I need advice. I am thinking of applying for PR directly while on TSS visa as a medical and welfare manager for 190subtype. I need vetasses. I started paying myself one million naira monthly salary just two months ago directly from my hospital account ( I am actually doing well in Nigeria in terms of money but I need better life and future for the kids) . So, I want to claim 10yrs experience as a manager using my clinic. But I am the manager and in the form, I need to fill the name of my employer. Should I just arrange a friend to do that? This is not fraud but I just don't know how to do it. The hospital is real. I make profit of more than three million per month so it is not fraud but I heard vetasses will call the employer and I am my employer so that is the problem. I need to get 8 points in IELTS but I know I can do that. My wife needs to get 6 points in IELTs and I think she can do that too. I hope to kick-start the PR visa before travelling on TSS visa so I won't be attached to my employer for the next 5 years. Although the money is good. A rural area with an initial 150k Australia dollars and within 3yrs I should be grossing up to 400k dollars as a VR GP by his grace. I am excited but I also need to secure this PR. If this don't work, them I will have to pass the clinical exam by fire by force before I finish my year 1 under supervision so I can get general registration and apply before 45

Alternatively, check whether the regional area is under DAMA program and negotiate with your employer to try the program upon arriving because age is usually wave if you are applying under this program.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/nominating-a-position/labour-agreements/designated-area-migration-agreements

Lislekelsey:
Note that I have read part one 603 pages... Part 2 220 out of 248 at least �. And read all 108 pages of life in Australia thread. My questions are from the places I'm not so clear about. I've checked online, and couldn't find straight answers hence my asking you. So please don't refer me anywhere. Na answer I dey ask for. Eshey!

Thank you everyone for your contributions. I have learnt a lot.

Go through this link and check Victoria's requirements for nomination since you prefer Melbourne but don't limit yourself to only Victoria.
https://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au/work/occupations/secondary-school-teacher

Thermodynamics:
Hmmm, I wonder how people travel to the U.S and still miss a county like Nigeria.
Guess people always long for what they don't have wether good or bad, it's really crazy.

At a point in time, you find it difficult to fit into the system and opportunities reduces due to age factor. If naija can fix electricity and security, you will witness exodus of ppl from western world but haven said that, those countries are light years ahead of naija.

gnykelly:
money alone doesn't qualify you...if you think it does...find an agent.

peace

You can actually migrate to Australia by investment and subsequently get your PR but you have to be fully loaded.

mobiss:
Thanks, I got it now. Standard Competency Demonstration Report should be the one for applicants with zero work experience with a background in engineering qualifications?

Lastly, what's the difference between Excl. GST and Inc. GST?

Excl - Exclusive, Inc - Inclusive.
Goods and Services Tax which is only applicable to those assessing onshore, since you are assessing offshore then it is exclusive GST.

Prayo1997:
Hello Everybody on Niaraland,
pls, i am a graduate with 2:1 in B.sc in Business Administration in 2017
and i have tried applying for masters in canada but i was not given visa last year,
so now i have decided to study in Australia
i want to go for Business Analysis
please i need advice on this, to be sure i can get a PR after studies.
Also, jobs there

Business Analysis as a course won't give you a PR, and the closest occupation to that is ICT Business Analyst unless you're certain of getting a job as a ICT Business Analyst after graduation otherwise look for something else.

mobiss:
Thanks boss. I just checked for RSEA and I guess the: "Australian Engineering Qualification Assessment" is the one I will go for since I have zero work experience in the Engineering field? What's the difference between the Fee Inc. GST and Fee Exc. GST?

The fees you quoted are for those with Australian degree, and if your degree is not from Washington accord or Dublin accord, you're to write a CDR which is more than that figure.

valveraaaa:
Will a pregnant lady be allowed to do masters program in australia?

Yes, provided that she is able to do medicals (x-ray) as x-ray is not advisable in certain stage of pregnancy.
PS: I know a lady that gave birth barely 3months of arriving and one more thing no citizenship by birth if the parents are temporary visa holders until the child reach the age of 10 and still living in Australia, so prepare financially.

Trello:
Hello everyone - Ok, so I currently hold a Master's degree and I also recently gained admission into a PhD program in a UK university but with no funding from the school and the estimated total cost of the tuition and living expenses amount to about #16 million for the 3 years.
So, I decided to come seek the opinion of folks here with better experience if it really worth spending this amount in the long run or should I rather invest this amount?
Thanks in advance!

That's a little above the fees of most Msc in Australia, only go ahead if you're certain of permanent residency after your program otherwise opt for countries with favourable conditions after study.
In Australia, you get 4years post study work visa after PhD and state like Victoria sponsor PhD degrees in selected profession.
Look at the whole thing as a lifetime investment and i can guarantee you that you won't regret it in the future but make enough research before choosing a particular country.

bellong:
Coping.. Difference is, social activities on ground zero.

Not only that, a lot of people have lost their jobs and some on compulsory leave without pay, most especially those in hospitality sector.
Cc: Qantas, Flight centre staff etc.

Petyprincess:
Not at all,that's actually not my dream country lol
I'm only interested in any country in EU

Any country in Europe like Belarus, Poland, Uzbekistan etc

Gerrard59:
This is a sufferhead mentality. So how many billionaires do you know who made it overnight through legal means? And why must everyone belong to a small elite before s/he enjoys his/her birthplace? Some of you should be realistic when writing here.


@OP: From the very moment ou mentioned "agent said pay this and that, I knew it won't end well". You did not go through the proper routes, how is that anyone's fault? You cannot hate a system that does not cater to your mode of entry.

Just because you haven't encountered any doesn't mean is not happening, you just have to come out of your cave and meet the right people.
* A distance cousin of mine was fortunate to meet someone during his NYSC days in PH and was given the opportunity to be servicing generators and supply of fuel to some branches of Intercontinental Banks (before they got problem) that was the genesis of his wealth.
* A family friend and we once live in same neighborhood met Fatgbems Petroleum children during his service year in South South and they show him all what it entails to be PMS and AGO supplier, dude is balling right now.
* A lot of guys i know that hit it big during GEJ era courtesy of Kinsley Kuku, same thing is happening in this Buhari era but everything is done codedly.
* I once work in an engineering firm before leaving naija providing services for FMCG, see how individuals are making it by providing services ranging from logistics, supply and others, i can go on and on.
All those buying properties and cars worth hundred of millions in naija, you think some are not legit or they got their money from yankee. Dude wake up from your slumber.

Petyprincess:
I love your sincerity! Yankee life isn't easy as people think bt they wnt listen,i have a close friend in Canada after spending millions in school for two years,he couldn't find a better job,the only job he could get is factory job,working as a factory worker nd earning 2,000CAD after subtracting bills,pay rent etc he is almost left with nothing!! Just imagine someone that did master doing petty job just to live this Canada life

Even with $100,000 as annual income, Las Vegas lifestyle as shown on TV is not achievable, haven said that, there is a different between quality of life and making money, the former is while most ppl are migrating.

SoccerUSA:
When you didn't have legal papers to back yourself up. You working with other people's info why won't life be miserable for you. Why not go through a student route get ur certificate marry legally(not for the green card) come here and tell us another story.

Even with all what you have listed, a high percentage of people can't boost of $10,000 as savings in their account, that is why most people are struggling to pay their study loan years after graduation and as for Nigerian immigrants, the exchange rate is what's helping most people. Above all, any first world country is better than naija.

tyup:
Don't know why this story is Funny to me

I once had opportunity to travel to Texas just back in the same 2015. I got an invite by a former estate neighbor Parent said No that I almost fought my Dad for rejecting me from going and also seizing my Passport but today I can only say Thank you to him for stopping me

Rule 1. Don't be tooooo desperate to travel abroad it atimes doesn't usually end well

Rule 2. Always have something you can bounce back on incase situation nosedives

Rule 3. Na who never meet the right people dey always talk say 9ja hard

The funny thing about naija is you can be billionaire overnight and if you belong to the minority extremely rich class, you find out that naija is the sweetest place on earth.

chookudi:
Good day guys, I have a question in regards to the 489/491 visa and having gone through the thread, I can't seem to find an answer so I will appreciate if someone can help with an answer. My brother in law applied for the 489 visa in October 2019. Given that the 489 visa is no more, will he be granted a 489 visa with the conditions of a 491 attached or be granted a 491 visa with its attached conditions?

If ITA have been received before the abolishment of 489, the visa will come with 489 conditions otherwise he has to withdraw/cancel the application and apply for the new 491.

vikmeek:
Oga Bellong and Other gurus

Please I need you all to help me out here, I’m really confused on how to go.

I’m currently a student in Sydney doing MBA and Project Management Course (Double Masters Degree) will finish next year.

I have my bachelors in Elect/Elect and had 3 years working experience in Telecom bfr coming to Australia.

I’m 29

Now problem is what is the best route for me.

Questions:

1. Is it possible to get 190 or 491 nominations (using my bachelors and 3yrs telecom exp) from other states (Tas, Adelaide, NT) even when I am in Australia but not living or studying in their state.

2. Is Project Management as a Course in any of the states occupation list?

3. Is it possible to get NSW 190 or 491 nominations even when I have been living in “Sydney” for a year now (I can get upto 75points using my bachelors and 3years exp)

4. NSW and Adelaide has “Program/Project Administration” in their list, can I apply for this occupation with a degree in Project Management.

5. Should I pause the Course I’m doing here in Sydney and relocate to regional area to take up a more promising course?

I’m just confused, I don’t want to do EA assessment with my bachelors and at the end it won’t fetch me anything cos I’m onshore and in “Sydney”

I need clarifications pls
Thank you

You can't get 190 for any of the aforementioned states (Tas, NT and South Australia) since you didn't study up to 2years in those states and also there is a different between Project Manager and MBA/Project Management, the former is a profession (job title/position which you ascend to) while the latter is just a course. MBA/Project Management as a course isn't on the skill occupation list.
Yours options are:
Assess your bachelor's degree, head to Tasmania and try the 491 by getting a permanent or temporary job for six months, it doesn't have to be related with your nominating occupation.
Enrol in one year diploma or cert iv in trades occupation in Tasmania (make sure they're on Tassie occupational list).
For South Australia, Western Australia and Northern Territory, you may have to work up to one year in a closely related occupation.
OR
Enrol in a 2years course in any of these states, make sure that the course is on their skill occupation list and stand a chance for 190.

Sumji:
Thanks so much!! Your response means a lot to me. I'll do an intensive research on the 491 Visa, over the weekend. Great direction/pointer!

Please how would you suggest that a student utilizes the 2yrs PSWV? Is it by securing a job before one graduates or what angle are you speaking from please?

Most students have the opinion that 2years is long enough to get a PR and this make them feel relaxed which is not totally true as getting PR in some occupation may takes longer.
If your course is highly competitive and your points is no where near the minimum requirements for your occupation, move to a regional area and explore the opportunity there or enrol in a short program that will lead to nomination.
A lot of people are fixated to Melbourne and Sydney waiting for PR that's not forthcoming and saying there's no job in the regional areas but on the contrary people in those places are surviving.
It is better to be in a regional area and get your PR between 3 to 5years then move to a place of your choice than to be in the city running around a circle.
PS: Tasmania is not a bad place but opportunities there are limited compared to other places like VIC and NSW, their 491 is favourable to those onshore and yet most people won't give it a second thought.

Sumji:
Hello Bligs! Please I'm in between options, despite my research I lack concrete information to decide (I've applied to both an Australian and Uk uni for masters).
Please can you expatiate on how one can attain a PR via study route, from Australia? Agents in Nigeria keep saying, when you get to Australia, you will meet your peers and learn how to get PR. 2 years PGWP is the only thing that sounds sure.

A student I'm speaking with in Australia, says even if your course is under the skilled list, there is just a slim chance that you will get a PR. Same student went further to say that most persons are being asked to leave the country after studies, that Australia is not as it used to be.... I read a couple of stories on NL where people are seeming to say that what they thought they knew about the PR via study route is not what they are experiencing in Australia.

Please and please, educate me on why you're suggesting the study route, is it really a better option? My alternative move is to go for the UK, and depending on the opportunities that come with the new 2yrs PGWP, I can still decide to move to Australia or Canada via Skilled immigration or EE.

Please other guru's in the house, also throw more pointers for me, from your experience. I believe in the multitude of counsel....

In as much as studying doesn't guarantee a PR, it gives you an edge because the new 491 visa favours those onshore but the problems most students are having are lack of information and ability to utilize their 2years post study work visa judiciously until it runs out.
My advice for those intending to come through the study route is to ditch NSW and Victoria unless you are sure of getting 90points or more after studying and who knows point may have increase before you are done with schooling, opt for other states and make sure your course is always on their skill nomination list which makes you stand a chance for 190 or better still 491.

The points are not reducing, those that are waiting should give study route a shot if financially bouyant or opt for Canadian PR.

KendrickAyomide:
that's life for you. Because people are struggling there does it mean you too will go there to struggle? Or you should stay in Nigeria because there are poor Nigerians in the UK. Ask them why they are struggling, 90% is due to the problems they caused for themselves. Be wise

With your logic, 90% of people struggling in Naija is as a result of their actions and inactions? My points is there is no place in the world that you won't find poor/rich people, with my little sojourn in life, have come across many typical white that can't spell their names talkless of writing it and yet these people ain't druggies, just that advanced countries poor people can still afford to buy all these McDonalds, KFC etc.
PS: There's a distinct difference between travelling and being successful.

collinsuchendu:
In capital letters=> EUROPE OR NOTHING

Europe get levels oh, all those eastern European countries like Hungary, Poland, Belarus etc na wash, in as much as i shared the op sentiment, a lot of people are still struggling in same UK.

masco131:
Please where did you get snail , I have been looking for it

I saw the signage "if you need snail contact this number" at Nulan food, out of curiosity i contacted the number and turn out to be real. If you're in Victoria, i can give you her contact just that her location is far (Melton), it took me about 45mins.

Solitin40:
Even plantain too not the frozen one ?

I used to argue that you can't get certain food here not until i saw ewedu, éfò riro, ùgù, amunu tútú, locust beans even sàki.

masco131:
You don't need to bring rice or spaghetti, they are here and cheap.
I will advise you to bring foodstuffs that can't be gotten here or expensive like Maggi, Garri and the rest

There's no naija foodstuff that you can't find here, just that it maybe expensive and very far from your location, never thought that i will ever see snail, periwinkle and red beans here.

Kingsleyike:
Is not a scam he is a Nigerian who works as Australia migrations consultant they have office in Australia

Have run a background check of that address and they are just agent like every other agents, using a residential building with no single review, and also how could you assess without knowing your assessing body and the essential requirements?

haryourdayG:
Many thanks for your prompt response. The 5 years is within Civil Engineering. How many points do I need of I'm going for state nomination and which state will you advise for a Civil Engineer. Thank you again for your submission

Assess with EA and if your years of experience isn't cut, give Victoria 190 a trial otherwise try Northern Territory or Tasmania.

Cuetosh:
Hello Great people.
Please I urgently need a clarification on this:
My company issues Employment Confirmation/Letter only once meaning you cannot obtain letters addressed to different regional immigration offices for the purpose of applying for 491 or 190 sub visa or even 189.

What do I do please because I intend to apply to various regional nominations?

Should I tell them to leave out addressee’s address to make the letter more generic?

Can they write “To Whom It May Concern”?

Only DHA is responsible for immigration to Australia, 491 and 190 means you apply to a regional area or state and after getting a nomination then you use the nomination to boost your points and apply for visa through DHA website while there is no such opportunity for 189, definitely a generic letter as you can use it for multiple purpose.