LeSudAfricaine:
Typical. How are we lazy when we beat you in almost every HDI indices? Be it literacy, sanitation, healthcare, water, electricity, poverty, etc? Even in GDP, meaning the output from us is far superior.

Do you think a majority "lazy" populace can achieve that?

Take your bitterness away for once and use common sense

All what you listed above are as a result of white presence that's why 85% wealth of SA are own by the whites. On equal level playing ground naija best you ppl and that's the origin of xenophobia which is beefing of foreigners doing better than the locals. Just admit it most of the black citizens are lazy always expecting manners from heaven.

iyapont:
no wonder South Africans r so proud.. this is so beautiful

Why won't they be proud besides SA is a member of G20, the country is miles year ahead of naija just that majority of its black citizens are lazy.

obainojazz:
What about university of south Australia

The whole of South Australia is considered as regional area.

Tomtina:
I'm new here. I have an Msc microbiology, I intend applying as a PhD student with my wife as a dependant. We plan that she goes for graduate nursing program since she has B.Engr already.
Please what are our chances of getting visa grant and do we necessarily need Ielts?

Msc isn't pocket friendly talkless of PhD unless you are on scholarship or financial bouyant enough to fund your research, and as regard your wife, GTE won't fly for someone with engineering degree going for graduate entry in a different field but there's a way out just that it will cost you money and time. Let her apply for Msc in engineering related degree, and in her first semester, she should drop course to barest minimum thereby saving money and apply to another institution for graduate entry while onshore.
You will surely need IELTS along the line.

Mcslize:


I don't think Mechanical Engineering occupation is that competitive. Check if you are eligible for 190. Secure your superior English scores. Apply and remain patient for your ITA. You will surely get ITA. But it may take up to 7 to 8 months, depending on the number of applicants that are applying for that occupation.

Mechanical Engineering is competitive and the minimum point for ITA 189 is 85points base on last round of invitation.

https://deltaimmigration.com.au/Mechanical-Engineer/233512.htm
190 comes with conditions
Victoria required at least 5years proven working experience.
South Australia - No chain migration and must be living in the state for at least 6months.
Tasmania has its own conditions likewise others.
His best bet is 491.

rume:


Haha, no chance then.
I suppose in this situation, one may try 190, though I suspect the same competitive issue would arise.

190 may still be long thing depending on conditions attached to it by states, focus on the new 491 that will commence on the 14th of next month.

rume:
Assuming the following points were in the bag:
Age. 30 points
Education. 15 points
English. 20 points

Totalling 65 pts

What do you think one's ITA chances are with 189 if nominated occupation is Mechanical Engineer or Biomedical Engineer.

I wonder if the points total is competitive enough.

With the present situation, for you to come any close to 189 ITA in Engineering related occupation you will need nothing less than 80/85points.

Mcslize:


Congratulations!

You got it with 65 points. Yes, my observation so far is that if an applicant is able to secure superior English scores, he or she will surely get ITA judging by New South Wales State and Victoria state. One just need to be patient.

Congrats one more. Go and conquer the land of milk and honey.

You failed to notice that her occupation is less competitive as compare to IT or accounting.

dubaiprince:
Please i need a candid advice. I am married with three kids (5,3 and 1). I stay in Lagos and my salary is about 10 million per annum with bright chances this will increase yearly in terms of salary reviews and promotions as I work with a big four. In short I can current afford to send my kids to good schools and take care of my family's basic needs. Would it be advisable to take a job offer in Australia (most likely sydney) for 80 to 85k AUD per annum pre-tax and live comfortably there with my family?

An average decent 2/3 bedroom to accommodate you & your family is around $1,500 per month, that is $18,000/annum, utilities bills excluded.
With the size of your family, budget an average of $250 on groceries weekly which is $1000 per month and $12,000 annually. These two alone is like $30,000 in a year which is large portion of your targeted income.
Even with PR your kids education won't be entirely free and a lot of unforseen circumstances so have it in mind that you will live averagely just like every other person.

Addenn:
Greetings everyone, please I need your advice on this complicated issue of mine. I have an unconditional offer(full offer) from Monash university to study master of public health. On the other hand, I have a conditional offer that will require me to do a one year program and pass before being eligible to study master of social work in university of Tasmania. I just concluded my NYSC early this year and do not have any work experience in either field though still looking at getting a volunteer work experience on any. I have my first degree in biology education though with an outstanding cgpa.
Please, what will you advice me to do for easy visa processing and with PR in mind as I do not know if public health can give a good chance towards PR.
Help a brother please. Your contribution will be highly appreciated.
Cc: bligs, WestAfrican, akinke, sollej and others.

Presently Public health is not on the skillselect list while social work is on the list and you stand a chance of state sponsorship if you study in Tasmania, the only advantage of studying in Monash is availability of more jobs opportunities to support yourself in Melbourne as compare to Hobart. Overall i will advise you to opt for Tasmania since PR is your aim in which you can relocate in the future, a lot of students are caught in a crossroad while some are even moving to regional areas after finishing school in the big cities.

klawaaa:
Please, are any PhD program in aussie that lead to automatic PR in Australia? Thanks

Nothing like automatic PR through education, you have to follow same process like others just that PhD may increase your points and chances in some cases.

cc77:
my question is.
First, If after everything someone succeeded to enter Australia. is there already made job waiting for the person or will the person still go about applying for jobs.
Secondly, what about if the person after much application and couldn't get any, what is his faith in living there.

You hunt for job like every other person.
You opt for casual jobs to keep body, mind and soul together while hoping for a better job.

chaiks:
thanks bro. Can I proceed to master's in social work straight without any diploma?

Sure but admission requirements varies depending on schools and how closely related your bachelor's degree.

Danie08:


I have a bsc I. Computer science but no relevant IT experience and no IT certifications to back it up
I had experience in manufacturing, so I decided to go for project management.
Tho av got plans to switch course to IT proper when I arrive in Australia.

Best of luck with your plan.

Glowing1:


Graduate entry in nursing or Master in accounting, which would be easier to get a PR? What's ur advice

Obviously its nursing, you can go the way of enrolled nurse, registered nurse, clinical nurse before advancing to midwife but convincing DIBP that you are a genuine temporary entrant for graduate entry in nursing is the issue haven got a degree in a different field.

chaiks:
Hello house, I just got admitted to University of Tasmania for master's in public policy in RMIT
And master's in development studies in University of Melbourne. Are these courses worth it in Australia interms of PR? The school fees is really crazy

Don't waste your time and resources with those courses, try social work.

obainojazz:
What about msc in account

If you can gather a minimum of 85 points after studies or study in a regional area and hope for state/regional nomination because accounting is highly competitive.

Danie08:
Hello house I need your advise here .
I just received a study offer at Western Sydney university (MSc project management).
My application to university of technology Sydney (MSc project management) is still in process .
My question here is will UTS be a better option cos it's an AL1 school while WSU is AL2.
Am asking this because my application to WUS was done by an agent while UTS accepts direct applications.
So the agent is already advising I accept the offer .

Unless your Bsc is on skillselect list otherwise change program because Project Management won't lead to PR other than two years post study work visa.

lordragner:


Thank you so much. I really appreciate this. I would like to know if there are other regional areas that offer equivalent PR benefits as Tasmania. Say in Victoria (Melbourne), South Australia. or NSW.

Victoria sponsor only PhD in selected profession if you considering study and very hard to get regional Victoria sponsorship and likewise some regional areas of NSW sponsor certain professions with conditions. If you study in Northern Territory, Tasmania or Southern Australia you are covered by state sponsorship provided that your course is on their skillselect list.

lordragner:
gurus in the house your opinion is needed. my cousin wants to for his msc in cybersecurity in Melbourne, Australia, his goal is to study, get PR and build a career and a life for himself there. However an agent recently advised that he goes to Tasmania due to the PR benefits associated with the region. We looked up tasmania and have discovered that the University of Tasmania only has an M.Sc in Information Technology which is generalist as against him specialising in cybersecurity and also getting jobs (IT) and good accommodation isn't easy for locals in tasmania talkless of foreigners compared to other parts of Australia. what do you guys think? is tasmania a good option?


CC bligs

What i will suggest is that he should opt for Tasmania due to PR, will the look of things subclass 189 isn't easy to get presently because from this month round of invitation, only 100 applicants are invited with the least point of 85 as against last year August whereby 2,400+ applicants were invited and also getting a PR from IT related course is highly competitive.
Schooling in Tasmania will give him the opportunity of state sponsorship as well as regional sponsorship without much ado. A lot of people are moving to regional areas after finishing school in the big cities, in fact a friend of mine just moved yesterday. Won't say much about employment, people maneuver base on their circumstances.

sophieora:


Thanks alot
He has 2 years of study, he had already completed a 2 year program and then applyed for a differend program and was granted visa recently, so he still has up to the ending of 2021 to stay.He has not voilated any other visa conditon or school stuff except the permitted hours of work.

If i can get contributions for people that were recently granted dependant visa or people that are currently on it , i will be happy.

We dont have $$$ to spend on my tuition for masters ( thats the only level i can apply for as i have more than a BSC already) its just that we wast the fatest solution to staying apart.

I know someone that got her dependant visa in May, she's already in Oz, he should have included you in the visa application of his second program. Your best bet is to apply for dependant and hope for the best just that the chance is 50/50 due to recent high rate of rejection, another option is to wait till the end of his program and include you in his application for 485.

fheyizsmart:
Good day house,
I have gotten offers from 2 schools; La trobe university to study Masters of social works (AL2) institution and another from Deakin University (AL1) to study Health and Human Services Management. Considering my prior degree in Community Health, which of the offer would be wise to accept in securing Visa with less stress?

Deakin over La Trobe in securing visa with less stress, Social work over Health and Human services management in getting PR after study.

Vincentosa:
I got a 25% Tuition fee scholarship to study master of professional Engineering - Cyber Security, at the university of technology Sydney. I received both the scholarship and admission offer some days ago. I have been given till November 3oth 2019 to make a deposit of $AUD 14,820 and that the 25% will be paid into my student account after census date.
My agent was very nice in the pursuit of my admission. Now, I don't know how to raise this money. Although I have access to loan from my workplace with minimum interest rate taking upfront. I also have a brother in Sydney who is willing to accommodate me for the entire study period.
Please my question is: "is it possible to work while studying to be able to pay school fees?" I learnt they only allowed master's students (coursework) 20hrs per fortnight.
What's your advice for me my friends. Please I need your candid advice on how to go. Thanks�

Your brother is in the best position to advise you.

Tonero123:
Good day House,
I'm new here and a friend referred me to this wonderful forum.

Please i need help on the following;
I have assessed my qualification with Engineers Australia.

Years of experience = 8 years
Qualification = Civil Engineer Professional
IELTS = 7,7,7,7.5 (L,S,R,W)
Points
189 = 65 pt,
190 = 70 pt.
Please are my eligible to apply for Victoria Sub-Class 190? I want to apply for Victoria Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190).

Thank you.

Victoria only sponsor PhD holders in your profession.

Supermega:
Tanx; about the hotel reservation at jo burg, do you have to specify it to them or it js comes normal with the flight booking

It doesn't come normal as you put it but depends on your negotiation while booking.

emenik08:
On the part of front loading medicals and biometrics (going for them before logging for visa), how then can a passport photograph that will appear on the medical form be uploaded?

Just a bit confused as all medical forms I have seen online comes without passport photographs which i don't know if its normal or coincidence.

Thanks

You don't need passport photography for medical form, the most important thing on the form is HAP ID.

emenik08:
Hello house.

I have seen some people advice against uploading statement of account till when the case officer requests for it. However what then should one fill in area for financial declaration especially if one's finance is from different sources? Please I am a PhD student who needs on living expenses (tuition waived).

Thanks

Just a declaration that you have sufficient funds to sustain yourself and member(s) of family accompaning you if there's any.

Smile4mee01:
Pls can someone recommend an agent to me cause I am quite.lost. My Job as a banker leaves me little or no time,

My elder brother in the UK is willing to sponsor me but he is quite reluctant to release his company documents to me as he fears it could get to wrong hands in Nigeria and stories happen. Is there a chance of him sending these sponsor doc directly to the embassy or School? He is quite wealthy.

Also after my masters in applied finance ( CFA ), if I don't get PR L, am I allowed to stay on for a while. Something like a post study visa... hope it's not the UK where u have to leave immediately.

I am 34 and unmarried.

Your question has been address countless time, for the benefit of others, search for school(s) of your choice and apply. Most schools if not all will direct you to their representatives (agents) to handle your application with that you are in a safe hand.
Any graduate or post-graduate course minimum of 2years duration is eligible for 2years post study work visa.

rennyvik:

Hi guys is university of South australia on a L1 school? Coz my agent said I wouldn't be needing a bank statement. Tho the school has already requested for it before they could give me an unconditional offer

University of Adelaide is a AL1 Uni, you may not need SOA for visa application but some school do request for SOA to know the financial status of their prospective students e.g Deakin

Oluwadamilola14:
Hello everyone I am currently applying for a student visa to Australia and I want to ask how important is the work experience in getting a visa,I got a reference letter already but my agent is insisting that I should get the cac registration receipt of the company and my boss isn’t willing to give me, please reply me thanks

Work experience is just to show the correlation between your intended course and profession as well as educational gap, reference letter or employment letter should be enough.

Mma24:
Hello Guys..

Please my offer is conditional... I was asked to provide a certified Bachelor's degree..to prove that what I submitted is original... Please how should I go about this?

Secondly, if a school (AL2) waive English language test, is it compulsory you provide it for your Visa?

Notarized a copy of your certificate, you can do that in federal high court or from any notary officer.
It depends on your case officer, it is advisable to have one in order to prevent a delay in case your case officer requested for one.

edkai:
Thanks a lot for this response. I already got my Visa grant although I didn't use the yellow card. I did my medicals at Fatayi Williams clinic where I got an oral polio vaccination and was given a code which they asked me to send via email to Australia immigration. My thought was that this should stand in for the yellow card. Hence, I do not need to present the yellow card at the Point of entry.

No need to present any yellow card, immigration officials at the point of entry are aware that without polio vaccination your visa won't be granted.

akinke:


If you submitted your application without it, they will probably demand it from you later, if they are patient enough. The best thing is to go and do it and attach it to your application as soon as possible while it is being assessed. I added my English test a bit later, when we decided I better do it. You have the opportunity to add further documents even after application.

Yes, it will be demanded at the Australia's port of entry, they won't let you in WITHOUT IT.

A lot of people get in without been asked about polio vaccine at the point of entry, me inclusive but applications from certain countries like Nigeria will not be granted without a polio vaccine.

DiiVictory:
Good day guys!
Please is there any website where people in Australia resell their used items like phone gadgets, house properties and laptops?
I need this information, if anyone knows of any please direct me.

Gumtree as earlier mentioned and you can also try Facebook market, got some stuffs through it at ridiculous price, you just have to be smart by arranging a safe meeting place and test/check properly before paying.

luvluvluv:


She has a diploma certificate issued by her fashion school, same place where she currently works. She also has a degree in microbiology but she's a full time fashion worker

VETASSESS is the assessing body for fashion designer and the ANZSCO code is 232311, she should read about their requirements, evaluate her certificate, and proceed after positive assessment.

luvluvluv:
Good morning,

Pls anyone here that can direct on how to assess as a tailor/fashion designer? Seeking this info for a friend

Does the person have any technical recognized certificate?

omololaglo:

please O, kindly help check this visa , is it real ? and if so, can it be change to working visa when the applicant get job over there

How will someone verify without visa number and your passport number? Google VEVO, put in your visa number and your passport number then you will know whether it is genuine or not.