bellong:


Yes, if you want to add them. No harm

Thanks, will do that. Praying that they will accept as it is and not ask for anything else down the line.

bellong:


You have nothing to worry about.

Thanks for your reassurance and prompt response. I can go ahead with the letters as mentioned earlier then, right?

bellong:


How many points were you invited with and the breakdown?


The system automatically request for documents for experience and others. You discard what is not important to you and upload what is important. Generally, you don't need supporting evidence for what you are not claiming points for. However, some CO go beyond their job descriptions requesting for work experience. If you included in the application that you worked in Nigeria, you can include the offer letter, this is not compulsory and not necessary except you are claiming points for it.

Age 30
English 20
Degree 15
Aus study 5.
State sponsorship 5. Total. 75

In the application, when asked for work experience in the past 10 years, I mentioned my Australian and Nigerian work experience. But marked as irrelevant as was not claiming points. I'm just trying to avoid CO contact as much as possible as that could cause further delay. I know I don't need to provide supporting documents, that's why I was surprised when this came up. Maybe they are changing the system.

bellong:
@chi50,

If you didn't claim any work experience in the EOI, you have nothing to worry. Just discard it, it could be a system glitch.

If you made a mistake in claiming experience in the EOI, the best you can do is to withdraw the application and reapply.

@bellong,
Thank you for your response Sir, I'm very sure that I didn't claim any points, even during my skills assessment. My worry was because it came out as required docs before payment and so I could not leave it blank. I contacted DHA, and they said I should maybe write a cover letter stating the same and submit in its place. Apparently, this is a new thing now. I have employment offer letters from Nigeria, that's all, no payslips or reference.
My question is, should I submit these employment letters, as well as the cover letter?, and if so, should I then mention that I am not claiming points because I don't have enough docs for proof. I'm worried about submitting too much or too little information. Such a dilemma

Hi guys, I'm new to this thread and have so far been encouraged by lots of positive stories here. I am in the process of applying for my 190 visa (onshore). However I've come across a hindrance, and so please I need some guidance. On the upload required documents page, I have been asked to provide evidence of overseas and Australian work experience. My confusion now is that I am not claiming any points for work experience as I do not have the necessary documents, especially for the Nigerian work experience(hence the not claiming points). Has anyone been in a similar situation? Any suggestions on how to go about this? I'm trying to avoid any CO contact in the future.

Oga Bellong, please I will really appreciate your response sir.

jbonito:
Good morning house. I hope everyone had a wonderful night. Please I have been an ardent follower but I think i might need direct informations at this point. So do help a brother out.
Bottom line is, I was personally trying to process travelling to Aussie alone to study and eventually get PR through Msc only to be advised that upon completion, I might not get a job with that Msc especially if it is not on the Sol list. Then something popped up, I was advised to go for Bsc degree instead as it guarantees job after completion and also PR if the course is on SOL list of course. But because I am primarily a political science graduate I feel I have lesser attractive courses for Bsc on SOL list, I'm now consedring going to the registry with my fiancée, sponsor her instead and with the support of her family to study Nursing at Bsc level, while I go with her majorly to work my ass off and at the end we can both get PR once she gets qualified at the end of her studies, then I can go ahead with an advance diploma even before she's done in courses that can give me access to jobs as well. My question is, what are the pros and cons of my plan? What are the cost I'm looking at? Because I have been told there are schools tha
t do not require the 60k thingy instead straight cash payment of first semester fees of around 16k. Please help a brother.

your plan is a good one. You can work while she studies. I knw a lot of people that came that way.. she can also work too.

elawdafinest:
Hi chi50 where in melbourne are you

northern suburbs

Stanleyelege:
hi guys,

I thank everyone who have been contributing here .

Pls i have a question.

Am a sponsored student as my uncle is sponsoring my education. At this juncture, i intend including my wife to my application as my dependant.

Can ones uncle sponsor a married nephew and his wife.

My friends over there are suggesting i come with my wife.

Is it advisable ??

Regards...

I suggest u apply with ur wife at once, to avoid complications later. she mustn't travel with u immediately though, but at least she'll have her visa

OJaySeenson:
make una help this guy abeg...

the insurance spoken of is Australian health insurance. you are supposed to pay for and reg for insurance for d duration of ur proposed stay in Australia. There are a lot to choose from, alliance, bupa, etc. I guess you'll have to Google Australian private insurance to make ur choice. just know that u can't apply for visa without it.

Hello guys, sorry I've been awol for a while. have been stressed wit exams n work. Congratulations to all that have gotten their grants, and for those still aspiring, we'll be singing your praises soon.
Pls is anyone coming to Melbourne soon? Holla(p.m) at me so we can talk. need some help wit some stuff.

chetaRay:
2posh and chi50 how have you guys been... long time no see.

Hi chetaRay , I'm good, jst been busy with stuff . Thanks for asking. hope u are settling fine.

oudodi:
Please guru in da house I want to seek clarification on this..... My OSHC will start by June 18 Buh I want to enter Aussie by May. Please does it pose any problem at the point of entry.

I just answered this question for ada4all... no problem, just do what I said .

ada4all:
Is it true one can enter Australia before OSHC commences? Please I need confirmation on this.

Hi I'm currently living in Melbourne. and yes you can enter b4 ur oshc starts, all u have to do is to contact d school if d oshc was organised by them or contact the insurance company if u did it urself. and let then know u want to update ur oshc as u want to come earlier. I did d same, d date of expiration was changed n dat was when I got here...
Good luck n welcome to Melbourne in advance

elawdafinest:
Okay thank you what im trying to say is that december lastyr i went got medicals and i got a mail that something was seen around my lungs and was adviced to go do the tb test in my panel clinic and ansked to wait for 3months for the result to be concluded and then the result finaly came out and im negative to tb what im asking now is that if i go for a repeat xray and they still see something around my lungs can i still get my visa since i dont have tb?

At this point all u can do is to pray n wait for response from DIBP or the Sydney medical facility. but just know that u have nothing to worry abt. We've previously had people on this thread that were diagnosed with tb. All they had to do was treat it n do series of Xrays. Today they are in Australia. Here, they're just protecting their country hence all d tests. You might also have to sign an undertaking or something. So relax, no one here can give u another response as we dnt work at DIBP. I wish u d best...

malmo:


Okay good, Precisely Reservoir 3073. That is route of South Morang. inbox me your number.

wow. so close. you need to reply d pm so we can connect. that's d only way my mails can get to u without bouncing back.lol

malmo:



E ku orire, hmmmm. It is divine favour. I have aussie friends here looking for jobs yet very very difficult especially in the city. Favour of God indeed. I stay in Northern Suburb of Melbourne. It is indeed a great testimony o sister. Favour of God will not cease in our-lives in Jesus name.

Hi malmo, I sent u a pm. I stay in Northern suburbs of Melbourne too... Would be nice to see a fellow nairalander

Graham355:
Praise God somebody!!! He has done it again! Guys my 573 grant just landed! lodged on the 4th and got to pretoria on the 8th. Decision made today! Case officer was Ms Chantel (nice name). negative thoughts kept creeping in and thoughts of what I would do if unsuccessful but God put my mind at ease. Only God know how happy I am right now!. (enough ranting lol)
Yours is on the way!!

congratulations Graham, wow we had d same CO. nice name indeed. lol

chetaRay:
im dancing GODWIN cox my grant just dropped.


submitted on the 7th of december 2015
got to pretoria on the 9th of december 2015
frontloaded medicals
no bank statements but financial proof
decision made 22nd january 2016 like 8hrs ago but i just refreshed my inbox nd saw it now.


i want to thank all d gurus especially 2POSH & CHI50. who always take dia time to digest my questions nd offer a very detailed responces. i learnt alot from dis thread nd will giv bk to dis thread.

it wasnt easy been an expectant applicant for australian visa but im happy its all over.

my GOD will make oda expectants to dance nd jump up like me. nd staugustineof13 tanx for all the hope.

QUEENSLAND HERE I COME

congratulations dear. wish u d very best here in oz...

Triggeredsam:


O boy fear go dey catch me to pay ohhhh... The stuff too cheap for better WiFi plane like Emirates... Abeg make the thing still dey come down

lol. you shouldn't be scared at all. iom is genuine n that's what most of us here used to travel. You can read up their website, especially the Australian iom website. Their officials will even receive u in dubai. I paid in lagos too n I travelled with Emirates. iom however, is not for visiting visa unfortunately.

Mikey:
The Eagle has landed oh!! I jut got my svp 573 visa now.
God's really good, I submitted 18th November it got to Pretoria on the 26th November and granted 4th January.
EEAA, Erictack20, Chi50 you guys are God sent. All my e fam I appreciate you all. God will remember all of us, amen. #TEAMECU #PERTH

congratulations dear.. wish u all d best...

chetaRay:
plz d gurus in the house.... i want to be sure has anyone u know or heard got a student grant even after submitting a job offer letter dats back up to 6-7yrs ago to pretoria. plz ur reply wil be appreciated.

@chi50 @2posh @erictka203 @futuredon @veryconcluded @godwingodwin @NNBB22 @demi0 @laminaria

yes, u can use ur offer letter. I used all my job offer letters 4 my own application. Date shouldn't be a factor so long as it collaborates with ur sop, cv n form 157a. you can also add reference letter if u have. All na proof.

rolaesh:


pls someone should help me on this medical question. just what to do first. documents needed. pls help. i hv asked severally. trustmei hv checked many pages just that am not lucky to get exact page you gurus hv explained b4

I think no one is answering ur question becos at this stage it's expected that u shld be able to source some info on ur own then ask 4 confirmation, I mean you've been on this thread long enough to know some basic stuff n how questns are answered here.
The first thing u need to do is to generate ur immiaccount. you can do that by googling 'my health declaration ". The site is well self explanatory. Remember to print out the referral letter. n also note ur immiaccount password 4 future reference. best of luck

bhanjjie:
For guys who had their medicals in Abuja, please how did you get a referral letter to Zankli Medical Centre? I called them to make enquiries and they said I need to come with a referral letter for the medicals. Maybe I'll speak to a friend that works in a hospital to help generate a referral letter for me to Zankli.

The DIPB website stated clearly with contacts that we should go to Zankli, I cannot understand why they still require a referral letter.

the referral letter they are referring to can only be generated from ur immiaccount, when u get ur hap I.d. It usually asks u to print it out n ur hap I.d will also be there with d medical history u filled when completing d form...

Adetoi01:
To the glory of almighty God, I've been granted my study visa. I'm sooooo happy. Thanks to the whole house. Chi50, I owe you a deep gratitude. FutureDon, you're the don of the house. Every other person, I appreciate. The person who shared info about using Telbo to make international calls, my heartfelt gratitude. I've called Australia and South Africa for over an hour, and I'm yet to spend 1 dollar!
My timeline: submitted my application on 2nd November, medicals on 4th, the application got to Pretoria on 6th, granted on 20th. Pfl said the stuff was delivered to their junk box , called Pretoria today and was told about the grant since last month.
I'm elated. On to IOM now.
Thanks again e-family.
RMIT! Here I come!

congratulations my dear, I'm happy 4 u. RMIT is a fine school , I pass it almost every morning...

[quote author=Triggeredsam post=40585632]babahafusaa visa was not granted and my heart was like jumping harder, i checked my B.P it was more than high like say e smoke. My poeple am am currently facing a psychological trauma of the highest
[quote]

One thing I want to add is - please don't ever say you are going for adv. dip. because of d cost of bsc. your Co might wonder if you can actually afford d adv diploma n den request for more proof.
Just keep ur sop straight to d point.
best of luck

A big congrats to all that received their grants recently. @ewagbamio n demi, I'm so happy 4 u guys.
@babahausaa, dnt relent at all. Laminaria was once whr u are now n today he's in Australia. I know it can be frustrating but wit God you'll surely testify here.
I wish everyone a happy new month and may the joy that comes with d season locate each and every one of us. Amen

FutureDon:
2posh - Na so I see am o. O se jor.

chi50 - Aww, thanks much, you are a legend! I hope you are settling well.

Thanks sir, yes I'm settling very well. Though Melbourne has been very cold n windy this week. I now wonder what winter here will be like. lol

FutureDon:
Unfortunately, I shall not be responding to PMs any longer unless na P matters I have lost the zeal to keep reviewing SoPs for people. Imagine someone asking you to review SoP or answering personal questions after they had already lodge their application, baba nla time wasting. Una know unaself oo. Throw the questions openly make everybody contribute

Oga futuredon, abeg no vex. I know it can b frustrating when ppl don't appreciate ur help or intentionally wastes ones time . It's not easy 4 u to bring out precious time out of ur obvious busy schedule to assist ppl in this group. Only God can reward u. so many people still genuinely need ur help so please dnt let some bad eggs n ungrateful ppl ruin or discourage this good work u are doing here. You r still our number 1 guru. Ekushe sir

chi50:

Hmmm, I'm honestly disappointed with what u did. you've been following this thread 4 a while now and I'm sure you've mentioned this passport issue b4 u applied 4 visa n it was fully explained to u by our gurus. how do u think it's possible to have a visa with another passport number. You should have renewed or changed ur passport b4 applying 4 d visa to avoid issues. Now u must definitely contact Pretoria to let them know because u can't enter Australia with dat visa. You'll have to fill a form to. I guess u can check their website 4 more info. best of luck.

I just asked around n was told that it doesn't really matter .but pls still do ur research to avoid stories at d airport . cheers.

Ifeco1:
Hello E- Fam.
I need your advice on what to do on this situation.
I applied for a new passport and I got it the next day as my old passport will expire in May, 2016 (6 months from now). The issue now is I got my visa grant with my old passport while the new passport has a different number. Now, I have both passport with me but the the pages left on my old passport have been cancelled. The immigration officer said I can't hold 2 passports so he cancelled all the pages left in the old passport but I still have the two with me. Fam I hope I won't have any problem with all these changes at the point of entry and do I need to contact DIBP office in Pretoria. Pls I need y'all response. 2posh, Eric, Chi05, futuredon etc

Hmmm, I'm honestly disappointed with what u did. you've been following this thread 4 a while now and I'm sure you've mentioned this passport issue b4 u applied 4 visa n it was fully explained to u by our gurus. how do u think it's possible to have a visa with another passport number. You should have renewed or changed ur passport b4 applying 4 d visa to avoid issues. Now u must definitely contact Pretoria to let them know because u can't enter Australia with dat visa. You'll have to fill a form to. I guess u can check their website 4 more info. best of luck.

deleyi20:

I can't Thank God enough... From getting an unconditional offer to study a M.Eng at ECU, I have just gotten my Visa Grant 573 SVP. To God alone be all the glory... Thank You Jesus!!!!

My Special gratitude to my NL Family that guided me thoroughly so I don't make any mistakes... Erictack203, Lawland, Laminaria, Futuredon, Chi50, ‎2posh, EEAA and everyone on the thread... I thank you all

Applied on the November 2nd
Lodged at Pretoria on November 4th
Visa Granted November ‎19th 
And I got the email Today


P/S: I did my Medicals on the 28th of Oct and Fatayi Williams clinic sent it on the 29th

I didn't submit any form of Sponsorship document, Financial Statement and I didn't mention anything about finance‎

Congratulations dear, so happy 4 u

oudodi:


hi, thank God for journey mercies. I just wanted to knw if u submitted ur parents marriage certificate and parents birth certificates and those of ur siblings to the embassy when u applied for visa?

no, nothing like that at all