HI, I responded twice to your connection request but keeps returning failure notice.
I've resent a connection request.
I suppose your question has been answered by Jayooh correctly.
Thanks.

tenudo:

I have some questions:

Thanks Kamotisha, I forgot your moniker.

kamotisha:


I might be of help....thats if you haven't gotten it sorted out.

Mate,
peeps here would do better.
I didn't claim experience and ain't conversant with the requirements of the reference.
Thanks @tkos for offering to help.
There are also 2 chemical engineers here who I believe claimed experience, they will be able to review it better.

bornlegend:


Please, can I send you a PM to review employment reference (Chemical Engineering)

It's nice to know that you've done your research.

It's possible to get your PR before the 18 months elapse by simply starting off your PR application using the guides on this thread even before you leave Nigeria. You'd be making a big mistake if your sole means of PR is the hope that an employer would sponsor you.

I and few others on the thread first moved to Australia on 476, and now we are already permanent residents while few are closing in on that.
For those I knew that started the PR process asap, it took 1yr maximum, with mine being the longest so far owing to my challenge in making band 8 in English. So, fear of getting your PR before the 18 months should be the least of your worries as that completely depends on you meeting the required skilled points; there are no external factors.

Please note that the 476 visa is for only Engineering graduates of recognised universities in the accord agreements; Nigerian universities don't fall under this category. So, if you've just completed your degree in a Nigerian university, you won't be eligible unless you know a way around that. However, if your university is an eligible university, then you can apply using the steps outlined on an earlier page of this thread following the link below.

https://www.nairaland.com/3053069/general-guide-australian-permanent-resident/21#46882995

If you do not qualify for 476, and are eager to move to Australia, then you should apply straightaway for the PR 189 or 190.
You qualify for those. All you need is a minimum of 60 skilled points from your education (possible 15), age (possible 30 if you're 25 - 31yo) and English (possible 20 for band 8 ). Please do NOT ask me how to apply for PR as that's what this thread is fully committed to do. Just read the first 3 pages and you'd find all you need.

Amahjosh:
am a Electronics Engineering graduate who just passed out from Service this May. I just made my research the visa last for just 18months ..I want to asked how can someone apply for PR before the 18 months elapsed.

Yes, there is and you're on the right thread.
So, read through and post your questions for experts in your field to give you the best guide.

I've limited knowledge in the process; my knowledge is mostly limited to Engineering - Chemical and any other general information relating to Australia migration.

@mamjaz would be able to help you as she's also a nurse looking to move to Oz.

Sherman1759:

please any other way for me?

Unfortunately, the 476 visa is targeted to recent Engineering graduates from recognised universities under any of the 3 accord agreements who are younger than 31yo. Cheers

Sherman1759:

Baba is it for only engineering graduate?
Am a graduate Nurse from IMSU how can I go about this with my profession
Thanks

Congrats mate, all the best ahead.
God is indeed Gracious to us.

disectur:


Profession: Graphic Designer
DIBP Invitation to Apply: June 28, 2017
VISA I90 Application: August 24, 2017
DIRECT GRANT: September 28, 2017

You shouldn't have accepted the Engineering Technologist to start with.

You're usually given advance notice of of decision, an given the opportunity to change the decision by submitting a new career episode or providing additional documents. This would have been your best chance.

I'm not sure you can reassess t last outcome. However, you can reapply i.e. submit a fresh an stronger application which means paying the full assessment fee.

Others who have different idea as to how to go about it would reply t you soon. But before that, you should put your mind on the worst case of applying for a fresh assessment which me writing fresh career episodes an providing stronger supporting documents.

Best wishes

bornlegend:
Hello!
I will like to know the requirements for reassessment of my Engineering technologist assessment to Chemical Engineering and also I will like to know the cost.
Thanks

Congratulations.
Best wishes here on.

babylove01:


Job code : 312211 (Civil Engineering Draftperson )

Visa lodged : July 17,2017

Visa Grant : September 15,2017

Wow!

This is real NEWS!!!
As e dey hot...

Congratulations.
Best wishes here on.

samge:


To the glory of God I finally got my PR after a long wait of 19 months. My timeline below:

Applied: Feb 2016

Sept 10th: GRANT

Never give up or stop trusting God, he always comes through.

Depends on the individual.

Factors include:

Type of job
Position you're after
Industry you're targeting
Your skills and experiences as well as personality
Etc

All of which would add up to your job search experience and the story you'd tell if asked same.

In general, there are hundreds of new jobs across all industries advertised everyday in Melbourne with hundreds of applications received as well. So, your jobwise experience would depend on how favourably you compete with other applicants.
Some took days and maybe weeks to get what they're after. Others took months and maybe years.
Some have had to make a career shift. Others are still resilient and persistent in the search for something in their field.

My experience wouldn't help you much as I'm not sure we have the same profile.
But the good news, and main point of interest, is that you'd find loads of opportunities that you'd be tempted to apply for all.
However, you should concentrate your efforts on those for which you're most suitable so that you can compete favourably with other applicants.

Mcslize:


Bro, how is life in Melbourne job wise? That city is bloody clean which I know.

Hahaaaa....
Chemical Engineers are now topping the GRANT chart...
It almost felt like EEE, IT and Computer were the selling point.
Make I rejoice for the many Chemical Engineers moment of fame here
And Melbourne is now a top destination even with the bribery of Jamson to pull people to Sydney.

Congrats bro.
Better things ahead...
I'm in Melbourne and quite a few others who were mentioned in few pages back.

kamotisha:

Lodged EOI 22nd May 2017 (65 points, Chem Eng)

Direct Grant on the 12th of Sept 2017

Who else could have done this if not God??

Who is in Melbourne??

Thanks your Royal Highness for pulling this out...

@Bellong: Could you please add this to the first few pages of the thread for easy reference?
I must confess, reading through 15 pages lately hasn't been fun, but the thirst for information motivates one to go through every bit so as not to miss any vital information. But I think we can start identifying 5STAR helpful posts and taking them to the FRONT page for easy reference.

Royal54:



https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BznTUgIfmjS6NHFmcVlyeFB5a2c?usp=sharing

It's on page 177.

As advised by the post before mine, go to the thread in the link above yours and learn about the process.
You may be fortunate to be eligible for Permanent Residency, rather than waste your funds on visiting visa.
You should be aware that you can't work or study on a visitor visa, and you are not also allowed to stay longer than a period on any given visit.

Most importantly, we should all be careful of the sort of information we release to the public.
There are many watching this thread, both for good and evil intentions.
Stating the amount of money and value of assets you have and are willing to spend in order to achieve your goal would only expose you to potential fraud or scam.
People have lost their entire savings this way in pursuit of university admissions and visas.

Follow the threads, read the posts, and post any questions you have. Someone would always respond.
You don't have to tell us what you're willing to spend.
Rather, you can ask or find out what it would cost you to get the visa, and then you can compare with what you have to spend and decide if it's something you can do.

We are a family here, helping one another with information.
We are not migration agents, and would not charge you any fee or ask you for any deposit payments.
You'd be responsible for it. You'd do the application yourself and make all payments directly yourself.
If you're not confident enough to Do It Yourself, then you may choose to speak to a migration agent in person and ask for help.

Don't expose yourself to SCAM, YAHOO, FRAUD, and the likes...
So, tomorrow you won't blame it on the devil for being duped.
Modify your post and delete that account balance thingy.
I'm sure you'd soon start receiving nicely constructed emails, if you've not already received one, posing to be in positions to help you achieve your migration dreams without stress...
Be Warned! They're all scam coming after your account balance.

Best Wishes.

cc: Bellong

stjsd:
Guy pls help me as a about to apply for visitors visa to Australia.

Congratulations!

doyen06:


EOI WEB DESIGNER 55 + 5(nsw) APRIL 12
NSW STREAM 2 NOMINATION MAY 5 2017
NSW APPROVAL AND SKILL SELECT INVITATION MAY 11, 2017
DIRECT GRANT SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Congratulations!

nosula:


Received the Grant today.

Sept 13, 2017: Direct Grant

Hello Taofiq,

I'm sorry for the delay in response to your query.
But I see @4mula22 has responded correctly.

Firstly, congratulations on your visa grant, and I'm happy to know that you've sorted things out and now ready to make the move.
We all had that bit of hesitation to make the move.

To further support what 4mula22 has said, YES you can travel with ONE-WAY and the reason he gave for this is valid.
Also, there's an International Organisation for Migration (IOM) that can help you with your flight bookings.
Their rate has been agreed to be fairly cheap considering the comfort of flying with Emirates.

I'm in Melbourne, and there are also quite a few Nigerians here.
In my experience, the best places to easily meet up with Nigerians are at religious gatherings such as churches and mosques.
You can also find them in schools, campuses, etc but that wouldn't be places you'd go normally.

For the PR, there's actually no pursuit per say.
It's left to us to get what it takes to get the PR.
Just as with your 476 visa, it's pretty a straightforward process with requirements to be met.
I moved to Australia about a year ago, and focused immediately on getting my PR.
Thanks to the team on the link below, I now have my PR.
Through the process, my only challenge was English as I had to take an English test 5 times before getting the vital band 8 for my case.

Go to the thread below and learn about the PR process so you can prepare and gather all relevant documents before arrival.
It's a happy family with loads of experienced followers, so be sure to ask questions by posting on the thread.
And don't forget to also contribute when you can...

https://www.nairaland.com/3053069/general-guide-australian-permanent-resident

Wish you all the best in your preparations, and safe journey to Oz.

Taofiq01:
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I got my 476

* How true is this?? Not being able to travel to Australia with one way flight ticket.

* And if it true, how do I get a cheap return ticket? (I'm not planning on returning anyway)

Furthermore, I'm planning on going to Melbourne first, how can meet up with Nigerians over there?

Hi,

We've got a link on this thread to sample CDRs which all got positive EA assessments.

I don't have the exact page number in my head, but I'm sure someone can help save you the time by directing you to the exact page if it's not already on the first pages of the thread.

While you hope for that, I advise you to start search the thread for the link. You'd be glad you did as you'd come across a lot of vitalking information.

zuriel234:

please do you have a sample of of CDR for EA. I need a guide to wirte.

Congrats Teejah.
God will continue to prosper you and always give you the GRACE to do the right things and make the right decisions.
Best wishes to you and your family.

Teejah80:

.Got my grant for me and my family this morning.We serve a God that answers pray.If he can do it for me and change my direction from NT to Queensland, that God will do it for all those awaiting ITA and grant.

Congratulations to you and your family.
Best wishes ahead

baenoz:


12/09/17 - GRANT for Myself, spouse & 2kids

Congrats to you and your family.
Best wishes

majiouk2002:

Today we received our PR grants.

Apr 19 2017: Visa lodged with 65 points
Sept 12, 2017: Direct Grant

Congrats Green!
All the best

greeneophyte:


Grant has finally landed this morning o!

I thank God for His favour.

Thanks boss.

Glad to know you're fine.

Stay strong bro.

bellong:
Congratulations to you all.

Thanks for asking after me.. I am very fine by God's grace only was going through a little rough patch.... Through it all, God is faithful.

Thanks...

We're waiting...
The population of the community needs to increase exponentially...

verocharles:
catchthewindfromkd
congrats, we will soon join you.

Congrats mate...

AMEN to direct grant... No stress

Phlunter01:
Glory be to God almighty who makes all things beautiful in his time.

ITA received - 05/09/2017

I will soon be back to give God thanks concerning our direct grant in Jesus name.

Thank you all.

Congrats bro...

Hahaaa, I can now start advertising as a prophet...

cc: @SegunWamiri

This one you're already promising to meet @Jamson;
hope you ain't also Sydney bound

OzyMigrant:
LONG-POST/GRANT ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All praise and adoration are due to the Almighty.

Time line;

24th Sept. 2016 (IELTS R6.5/L6.5/S6.5/W7)

5th Sept 2017 (Visa Grant)

catchdwind4rmkd:
Thanks bro...
His is definitely closer than is thought.

SegunWamiri:


As in....grand entry indeed for Ozymigrant o. He's been waiting for too long jare.

Congrats to you catchdwind4rmkd. I love the moving forward concept though

This one pass me
Na to upgrade to family then

Bnimz:
Me just feel say Mel na destination for family people

Hmmm

You don do amibo for here oh...

Let me start connecting with all...
Coz each time I hear your number in Sydney, I feel Jealous... Lol

jamson:

The latest grantees wey neva comot naija don dey torchlight Mel already (Ozy and Sofi)

Vinsmuft, Tyosho, Kempguy, Cuteannie, Funkyjo etc etc and of course, your excellency, follow for the roll call

Make una find correct Danfo charter come the festival

Done

mamajaz:

you come remove my name from the list of 90 banders

Haba mammiii,

I thought we agreed we won't even wish our enemies our experiences of overcoming this English nonsense, lol.

At your permission, ma, I'd start adding you again oh.
I still remember your lines when you gave the news....
My favourite remains... "....has defeated IELTS hands down..."
Me can't forget that in a rush oh.
It was indeed a remarkable triumph.
Moreso, just days after yours, I had my own testimony.
So, you're my John the Baptist

mamajaz:

How far with your exams.
@catchwind4rmmelbourne: you come remove my name from the list of 90 banders

Hahaaa,

Abeg no go there oh.
Me sef no know how e happen...

When it comes to PTE and IELTS,
We've got band 9 candidates in the house who have also proved to be good tutors to many...

Pls contact them for first hand assistance.
@Bnimz
@Jamson
@Chidike
@Mctowel01
And not forgetting our own Honorable,
@mamajaz
The list goes on.

For mine, I had to change strategy as advised by many.
So, instead of speaking clearly, pronouncing clearly, making pauses at commas and full stop, etc which were the popular strategy,
I just went with speaking uniterruptedly fast and even had to mimic the tone of newscasters, lol.
I was someone else for 40mins of the test oh; even Bnimz said he had to use a lady's voice, lol.
You also need to have an emergency strategy for questions you have no clue of;
NAVJOT BRAR on Youtube currently has the best emergency strategy.

Whichever works for you, go for it.
But you can't know until you test it.
Hence, the Gold scored practice test...

praiseisgood:


At Catchwind4rmKdandOz,

Please assist with tips on how your score in speaking increased from 49 to =\> 79.

I Seriously need the tips.

Thanks in advance bro

Thanks the Oga at the top!

No doubt this thread is far too addictive for one not to be active.
Some say they spend their leisure here.
Others have made nice lifetime friends on here.
And everyone learns something here everyday you visit.

In another news, all of una dey pack enter Sydney like say una wan form Naija community there.
Make una sha invite us for the Naija festival una wan host oh, lol.
Melbourne is a stone throw, I fit start the trekking today sef.

jamson:


Congrats brother! You have been quite generous on this thread so much that I thought you have gotten your grant before now. The best people in this world are those who give without expecting anything in return. Your biggest testimony is yet to come.