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Education / Re: New Zealand Visa And Student Admission Application FREE!!!!! by cconcept: 9:31am On Oct 25, 2016
Ejemehn:


Not even applied yet.

Got a PhD scholarship and awaiting a formal letter which I'll use for my visa application.

I have plans to contact you when I make my applications looking at the fact that you're based in Christchurch and might need some assistance but waiting till I get my application documents all ready

congrats.welcome
Education / Re: New Zealand Visa And Student Admission Application FREE!!!!! by cconcept: 8:31am On Oct 25, 2016
Ejemehn:
Hi solomoncater, I need urgent information on travel requirements to new Zealand. I have admission for PhD study at UC. Been looking for the New Zealand embassy in Lagos. Was told they do not have an embassy in Lagos.

However, what are the things to know regarding getting a visa to new Zealand?

have you got your visa?
Travel / Re: General New Zealand Student Enquires by cconcept: 8:27am On Oct 25, 2016
[quote author=Ladon7 post=50282170]I won't go alone with the kids cos I can't face it alone , hubby is going with me. quote author=cconcept post=50261509]

all the best.
Keep us updated
Travel / Re: General New Zealand Student Enquires by cconcept: 12:16am On Oct 17, 2016
bikerboy1:


Thanks.

Christchurch

great.
would be looking forward to welcoming you to the south island
hope you no go dey afraid of earthquakes and aftershocks smiley smiley smiley
Travel / Re: General New Zealand Student Enquires by cconcept: 11:40pm On Oct 16, 2016
bikerboy1:


please I will like to know if one needs to provide IELTS cert before he/she can get a student visa.

NB: Admission has been granted without it.

Thanks.

Congratulations. Not required
Just prepare a solid visa application as much as possible-valid documentation.
Use online route to apply.

Which part of the country are you going?
Travel / Re: General New Zealand Student Enquires by cconcept: 10:54pm On Oct 16, 2016
Ladon7:
Good day my ambitious fellow, Am a mother of 3, had 2.2 industrial chemistry in 2005, PGD in education in 2010, currently running my master on industrial chemistry and will soon round up my thesis.looking towards PhD in NZ. Want to use school as a route to getting a PR, My questions pls, is my course lucrative over there? Wat are my chances of getting admitted?not necessary on scholarship. Pls ur advice

The major thing PhD will give you based on current INZ provisions when it comes to PR is higher points-points for qualification and points for studying in the country.

Check INZ website -SMC,LTSSL,ISSL,CSSL to see what occupations fit into your present experience and qualification,then make some projections(this is not cast in stone,it might change anytime)

Though sciences generally stand a better chance of getting PR,the most important thing is still to get a job offer..think of spending 3yrs on PhD and be able/not being able to get an offer..though if you are good in your skill,you stand a chance

PhD in New Zealand is a minimum of 24months and maximum of 4yrs.Immigration rules might change before you finish and there is the chance that the new rules might be or not be in your favour.

A major component of securing PhD in NZ is getting the consent of a would be supervsior.If you are able to do that,most likely you will get admitted. Check the varuous university department requirements to see if you stand a chancee with your grades.

A good proposal will give you an edge

If you can afford to pay the domestic tuition rate and show $15,000 every year for your living expenses,all good

How do you want to cope with 3 kids here?

I cant offer you much more on specifics but THINK ABOUT THESE POINTS IN MAKING YOUR DECISION
Travel / Re: New Zealand Skilled Worker Category by cconcept: 5:05am On Oct 13, 2016
JERRYMAG4:


Please provide the link where you got this info. Not found anywhere, it is not true. IELTS is no longer acceptable. Please don't twist the news

excerpt from LINK

"What is happening with evidence of English language and why?
What was the situation before?

The minimum English language requirement for applicants under the Skilled Migrant Category is an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.5 across the four language domains (reading, writing, listening and speaking).

Prior to the 12 October change, immigration officers could also consider a variety of alternative pieces of evidence of English language ability in place of an IELTS score, including:

a recognised qualification where the medium of instruction was English
one year of skilled employment in New Zealand
other evidence that the applicant is a competent user of English (for example the country in which the applicant resides, the nature of their current or previous employment, whether members of the applicant’s family speak English).
In any case, an immigration officer could still require the applicant to provide an IELTS test.

What are the changes about who has to do a test?

People who are invited to apply from 12 October onwards will not be able to use the same alternative evidence of English language in place of a test as previously. The evidence that can be accepted in place of a test will be limited to:

citizenship of Canada, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States of America provided the applicant has spent at least five years in work or education in one or more of those countries or Australia or New Zealand; or
a recognised qualification comparable to a New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree and gained in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States of America as a result of study undertaken for at least two academic years in one or more of those countries; or
a recognised qualification comparable to a New Zealand qualification at level 8 or above and gained in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States of America as a result of study undertaken for at least one academic year in one or more of those countries.
People invited to apply before 12 October will not be affected and may still use the alternatives previously in place. They only need to provide what Immigration New Zealand has already requested on the invitation to apply.

What are the changes about what kind of tests Immigration New Zealand will accept?

From 21 November 2016, Immigration New Zealand will accept a wider range of English language tests.

The new tests that INZ will accept are:

Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT)
Occupational English Test (OET)
Cambridge English: First (FCE) and FCE for Schools
Pearson Test of English: Academic (PTE: Academic)
Why do the requirements have to change?

The new requirements add clarity to the assessment process. Particularly, the new requirements will:

Give applicants more clarity at the start of the process about whether an English language test will be needed.
Ensure greater consistency in the level of English language of those people approved residence under the Skilled Migrant Category, thereby ensuring all new migrants can settle and fully enjoy their new life in New Zealand as residents.
Expand the acceptable English language tests, allowing many more applicants to have their English language assessed more easily. There are a number of English language testing providers other than IELTS, some of which are more commonly used in some parts of the world."


My understanding is that what was accepted as alternatives to IELTS would no longer (except in certain circumstances,as highlighted in the policy update) be accepted.

Also,check the LINK on the SMC page too,IELTS is still valid

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Travel / Re: New Zealand Skilled Worker Category by cconcept: 9:18am On Oct 12, 2016
I want to suggest you guys focus on places outside Auckland. 30 points could go a long way to push to 160points smiley
Travel / Re: New Zealand Skilled Worker Category by cconcept: 8:57am On Oct 12, 2016
okezie007:

Wow! No more IELTS - this is crazy
IELTS is still valid.
These other tests are acceptable alternatives
Travel / Re: New Zealand Skilled Worker Category by cconcept: 8:08am On Oct 11, 2016
Some not so good news here for prospective applicants for skilled migrant category.

Two changes to the Skilled Migrant Category have been announced:

1.The points threshold for automatic selection has been increased from 140 to 160 from 12 October 2016 (regardless of whether an applicant has a job offer)
2.The way applicants show evidence that they meet the minimum standard of English language is changing
Accepted English Language Tests
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT)
Occupational English Test (OET)
Cambridge English: First (FCE) and FCE for Schools
Pearson Test of English: Academic (PTE: Academic)



LINK
Travel / Re: New Zealand Skilled Worker Category by cconcept: 9:46pm On Oct 09, 2016
Etfash:
Hello @cconcept. Thank you for the process flow... Could you please post the link? The chart isn't clear.
Thank you.

SMC flow chart

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Travel / Re: New Zealand Skilled Worker Category by cconcept: 8:52am On Oct 09, 2016
saw this flow chart somewhere.it might be useful for planning.
goodluck

Travel / Re: General New Zealand Student Enquires by cconcept: 9:21am On Aug 29, 2016
solomoncater:


So you are in NZ and did not even contact me? Na so life be??... Lol.. just kidding. keep in touch and please visits AKL sometime.

my prof,pardon me.lost all contact on phone.pls send a blank email to me
Travel / Re: General New Zealand Student Enquires by cconcept: 9:26pm On Aug 18, 2016
I want to encourage you all to look at the university scholarship websites. Many have tonnes of direct scholarships that are awarded to outstanding students. You apply with almost the same set of documents used for the government scholarship ....do not put all your eggs in one basket smiley


Also note that if you have a long term goal of residency, watch out for certain conditions attached to some scholarships...some expect you to return to your country of origin at the end of your program.

If you are coming to Christchurch,I might be able to provide some assistance-airport pick up,temporary accommodation and some other relevant and useful information
NB: I might not be able to tell you how to get a job,if you can work and pay your fees ..and the rest of such questions. I can only objectively answer questions that I think I am knowledgeable about

I have benefited from these kind of gestures from other NL members...giving back to the community

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Travel / Re: Money Transfer by cconcept: 10:06pm On Jan 15, 2016
EgunMogaji:
If you need help let me know.

AbokiFX.Com rate, you deposit into my Nigeria bank and I make your payment here in the US.

hello bros,pls lets discuss

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Travel / Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by cconcept: 12:48pm On Nov 29, 2015
Pls how easy is it to get Australia transit visa from Nigeria?
Travel / Re: General New Zealand Student Enquires by cconcept: 11:41am On Nov 28, 2015
Beverly1:
Pls for those of us that have successfully applied through vfs in SA...pls how did u pay ur vfs application fee...im having issue wit my VISA debit card and how don't have domi account to pay directly to their bank account...can i use a frnd Master card...plz help wit info

As long as you have a Nigerian naira bank account and an ATM(MasterCard or visa) is issued on the account,just fill the details of the card on the authorization form and you are good to go!
Travel / Re: General New Zealand Student Enquires by cconcept: 3:55am On Nov 17, 2015
solomoncater:


Yea i have... there is even a student package. Are you in NZ now?

please can to tell us about this airline and its student package?
Properties / Re: Alternative Building Technology And Its Application To Nigerian Architecture by cconcept: 9:13pm On Sep 08, 2015
What's new ?
Politics / Re: How Bamboo Can Help Solve Nigeria Building Problem by cconcept: 2:23pm On Sep 05, 2015
@op
what is the latest on your research?
update us
Properties / Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by cconcept: 4:59pm On Aug 30, 2015
abdulwastecx:


German floor/Dpc/oversite concrete is not a must.... If you cant afford it, there are other ways you can prevent moisture from rising through the foundation.

This is one of the method we developed to aid people who cant afford german floor.
The steps to follow are listed bellow :
1. after the foundation block work has been completed, filled the foundation and fully compacted the foundation with any available soil free from debris.
2. cut any non permeable materials like plastic carpet, Polystyrene or pvc ( carpet is most preferable), all the materials to extend out the block area by a minimum of 450mm both ways......then you can build your wall without any stress

Please can you put more light on point 2?
Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 8 by cconcept: 6:57pm On Jul 28, 2015
ayooluwatoni:


Only you know the person is your church member, embassy doesn't. What you call the person is what they will assume the person is. So please I will advise you make that person your uncle or aunt, and the person has to claim you're his/her nephew or niece. From experience, family sponsorship is the best, dont worry about the name diff (surname), you uncle/aunt could be paternal or maternal......and there's no part of the form that requires mother's maiden name. So you're good I think!

and what will the proof be claiming his church member is uncle/aunt etc?
Travel / Re: Main Reasons Many Are Refused Visas by cconcept: 4:44pm On Jul 26, 2015
Vicjustice:
You sold your property and put the money in your pocket, and you are asking me what document to show as evidence?
Well, the property must have been sold with document... but then, it is not the money from the property sale that matters, what matters more is the method of fund accumulation as displayed in your bank statement: the property sale can only be a support...


Thanks
Travel / Re: Main Reasons Many Are Refused Visas by cconcept: 9:37pm On Jul 25, 2015
@vicjustice and others
What are the acceptable documents to show as evidence from the sale of property since the proceed will come into account as a lump sum? Please clarify
Career / Re: CARRIER ADVICE by cconcept: 11:30am On Jul 18, 2015
@op,if you decide to take the health economics route,develop yourself to be good in it and God on your side....you are not making a mistake.
Travel / Re: Tetfund Application by cconcept: 1:49pm On Jul 16, 2015
@harry and all,is tetfund only meant for tertiary institutions employees?
Properties / Re: Red Clay Bricks In Nigeria by cconcept: 9:11pm On May 28, 2015
Kaellivi:
There is one at Ijebu-Ode 08154666666

Do you have pictures and output from the place? Please post
Properties / Re: Building A 3 Bedroom Hostel All En-suite : Cost and Processes by cconcept: 7:02pm On May 16, 2015
100Cents,how far?
Properties / Re: Alternative Building Technology And Its Application To Nigerian Architecture by cconcept: 4:04pm On Apr 24, 2015
Properties / Re: Red Clay Bricks In Nigeria by cconcept: 8:15pm On Apr 20, 2015
Have you found any?
Properties / Re: Any One Here That Can Build With Alternative Building Materials, Contact Me by cconcept: 9:30pm On Apr 19, 2015
OP,did you make any headway? Please let us know the outcome so far.
Properties / Re: Alternative Building Technology And Its Application To Nigerian Architecture by cconcept: 6:15pm On Apr 19, 2015
Great thread.
Let's keep it alive.
Anybody with more information on clay brick and burnt bricks?

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