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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 1:11pm On Apr 01, 2024

boxypane:
Ok sir. Will say 25m be enough for one person sir?

Currently, it is not enough. Your POF should be between 30M to 40M. That 25M might just be your first semester school fees.

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 1:02pm On Apr 01, 2024

peleson1:
Which route did you follow pls and did u do everything urself .

Just throw some light pls

I joined my wife as a dependent. She is studying Msc IT. We used an agent (studyco) for my wife's admission. Their head office is at Melbourne but they have sub-agent in many countries including Nigeria. Check them online and see if they have any agent to assist you in Nigeria. For myself and daughter, my wife applied for us without an agent.

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 12:59pm On Apr 01, 2024

skultrick:
Just that you recently moved to Australia. Please can share the total cost of migrating including flight fees. Thank you.

I didn't spend Naira. I have not been to Nigeria for the past 5 years. I spent AED to AUD. When my wife left UAE July last year, she paid initial school fees of 20k AUD. Other expenses should also be approximately 20k AUD. I didn't show POF because I submitted my UAE business licence and a notorized latter to immigration online portal. Her flight to Australia cost 10k AED. I don't know how much it would be in naira presently. As at today, 1AUD is 870 Naira. Do the calculations. Please note, there are lots of new immigration policy that has been implemented recently. Do well to visit Australian immigration website. Last year, my wife did not write IELTS or any other English test. But now, it has changed. Before you start, please double check

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 12:37pm On Apr 01, 2024

Usefulsense:
Why do you always say what you don't know with confidence.

I and my wife currently earn a little over 10,000 Aud in a month. 12,000 dollars is more than enough to pat our return ticket.

My wife and I earn 12k AUD after tax and expenses every month. That guy is there spilling rubbish. You are wasting your time explaining to people. Whatever anyone says here is fine. I no talk again.

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 9:20am On Mar 30, 2024

trollx:
Have you encountered any reptile...? Since it's a Home of gigantic enormous reptiles...?🦎
Thanks!

Australia, there is a training called first Aid and CPR you MUST undergo before you start work. This is to know what to do in cases of reptiles emergency. Even though Australia is a home of reptiles, it is very hard and difficult to see. People who have stayed here for over 20years keep say the only places they gave seen reptiles are in the zoo and on TV.

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 9:09am On Mar 30, 2024

PrinceJoeWan:
Please sirs, you guys should share tips on how to migrate so we can learn.
Thanks

Everything you need is here. Check https://www.nairaland.com/4478747/diy-guide-australian-permanent-resident

And General enquiry Australian student Visa.

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 9:06am On Mar 30, 2024

Usefulsense:
The man who inducted me in the warehouse where I work is 65. He is a made man. He told me he comes around to work because there is no one to stay at home with.

This man has about two houses he receives rent from every week. The rent is enough to pay his bills for life.

As per accounting work, I already rejected one because they wanted me to sign an undertaking that I will never leave before completing one year.

The pay they offered is exactly what I'm earning in the warehouse. I made it clear that if I must sign the undertaking, I will need at least 10Aud on top of my current earnings.

Bros, I will move into accounting before the end of April. Some recruitment firms are already on my case.

However, if I don't get it, I'm already doing better than I was doing while in Nigeria.

That is the conclusion of the whole matter.

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 2:58am On Mar 30, 2024

Treadway:
I understand you.

You'll see that I didn't comment on the guy's comment that you referenced or even OP's response to that comment, cos e no really consign me. Decisions like this are personal, I don't want to or need to understand them, cos e no consign me, but like I said those kinda statements really rub off on me somehow, which is why I encouraged him to personalize it.

Even if you (I don't mean YOU specifically in this instance) think oyinbos and oyinbo land is heaven (which is a choice that you're entitled to) cant we just freaking pretend to be cool and be a little bit more composed ffs....

I seriously can't even picture a Ghanaian say a cleaner in Aussie is better than a top executive in Ghana, much less a South African (these ones especially carry themselves with pride even tho they ain't shit). Cleaner better than a top executive/manager wtf!!! Good luck getting respect from people who constantly see you happily debase yourselves this way in comparison to them.

Na im be say all the professionals excelling in Nigeria, doing great work and relentless high achievers are all living wasted lives niyen. They are better off as cleaners or riding at the back of a garbage truck or just plain ol dead. Lol

I think we can be a lot more composed and just quit with this self deprecating inferiority tirade BS. That is all I want to stamp here tonight.

Cheers.

The OP never meant to use those words. I'm sure he is well learned and exposed too. To earn above 1M as an account in Nigeria is not a joke. What prompted him to use that word was because of someone who was condemning his decision to move and start working in Australia as a forklift driver.

I think the intention of this trend has been defeated because if it is me, I won't go further any longer. I will grab an opportunity to leave Nigeria again even if I am earning better than I do in Australia. I do not mind the kind of job I do here in Australia in as much as I am getting the basic needs of life without bothering anyone and able to provide a first class passport for my children. That is my goal and aspiration in life and I don't expect anyone to discredit me for that

This is where I will end for now. Cheers bro

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 1:36am On Mar 30, 2024

Treadway:
dude

We know Aussie is better, there is no need to compare or even convince anyone of that

But while things are shitty o'er here and I do talk about the issues here very often (if you check my history), making the kinda of statement that I hear and read most Nigerians make when they leave these shores to other countries just is not a good look. I don't see even other Africans do this inferiority tirade BS, much less other races. What Australian will read this kinda crap and value or respect you?. And una dey blast Emdee Tiamiyu ooo. You basically are admitting to them ever so passionately and diligently that you are worthless without being there and living there is what gives your life meaning.. like wtf.

Let's package ourselves better abeg. No be to dey drive the hype like say we never see chandelier before. How you go dey talk online say cleaner for one place better pass a well read, accomplished person who rose to the ranks of a Regional manager at Zenith bank?? Does that make any kind of sense at all....and then still turn around to say life is not all about money..classic incoherence.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a good reference point, we have diff things that drive us, different things we aspire to, clearly....cos that statement just no make sense or senses....and it is not a good look abeg

A garbage disposal guy in Aussie, Canada, US and Youkay sef is better than a governor in Nigeria. Ment!

I guess you read why this argument has lingerd. One guy was trying to talk down on him for relocating at 48 years instead of planning to retire. Life just started for him.

I saw your reaction when he said a toilet cleaner is better than a banker in Nigeria. That was actually an irony. No one washes toilets here in Australia. For example, It takes between 2-3 years to come to Australia through PR (you and confirm that from the Australia PR trend). In the cause of waiting, you are not sure of getting an ITA depending on your points, and there could be new policies including age factor which will further place you at a disadvantage. But coming as a student or a dependent to a student, takes about 6 months all things being equal.

Now, no matter what you have studied in Nigeria or your experience, you can land a job in your profression immediately you come to Australia. You need to upgrade to fit in. For example, coming to Australia as a doctor, you need to write plab1 and plab 2 and also have experience working in UK to be able to come to Aus. An alternative to that is coming as a student. While schooling, you must do these menial jobs which pays you a whole lot of money to pay bills, do investments and also pay for your school fees.

So, for someone to criticise an adult who has made his life decision at 48 is degrading. I was only trying to support his decision..

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 11:17pm On Mar 29, 2024

Treadway:
yea, no beggars or destitutes in your side of Aussie. They all wear rolexes and drive Porsches. Grown up dudes such as you and Op saying authoritatively say beggars no dey one country...he even saying that haven been there just about 3months. Na wa!

Enjoy....Nofin do you

Maybe the statement wasn't properly composed. What I actually wanted to type is that I have not seen a Nigerian begger here same way it used to be I'm places I have lived.
I was in UK, Dubai and Australia. I was just comparing. Even in dubai where it is an offence to beg, people still beg. Nigerians are doing great in Australia believe me

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 8:38pm On Mar 29, 2024

Usefulsense:
I saw it. It has been in the news

Why it looks as if nothing is happening here is because people living here live a quiet lifestyle. They don't make noise like those living in other countries. But I bet you, people living in Australia are heavy guys. Not kidding.

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 8:35pm On Mar 29, 2024

descarado:
Thanks for the breakdown.
Seems you live there.

Yes Sir. Just like the OP, I moved there last December and I am doing really fine. My regret was not moving earlier than now.

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 8:27pm On Mar 29, 2024

descarado:
Preach!

Don't mind those people. They have nothing. Just talking out of jealousy, nothing more.
Ignore them please. May the sky never be your limit. Enjoy your life over there.
I love that country.
Read they pay highest now in nursing job. Is that true?

Australia pays the highest wage when compared with UK, Canada, US(in some companies) with minimum tax rate. In June this year, there is going to be a new minimum wage to be implemented with lesser tax rate. You can verify this on Google if you wish.

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 8:15pm On Mar 29, 2024

AmuDimpka:
I hear you...someone that has her papers and kids there but money to enter flight come Nigeria is an issue

This is the biggest lie ever. You can't be a legal resident in Australia and can't afford commom flight ticket. Tell that to those who have not travelled to Australia before.

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 8:11pm On Mar 29, 2024

AmuDimpka:
Exactly that is what I am saying...many people in Australia don't even have that money for ticket to come back and they will not invest home...so I don't even envy them...I wish them luck

I want to retire in Nigeria and travel around the world for weeks and come home ...I enjoy Naija

You are so misinformed. How much is ticket that people in Australia cannot afford? Let me shock you, I have not seen one begger in Australia. Whoever the person is, not withstanding his visa status, everyone is OK here. I can get my to and fro ticket fee by working only on Sunday. Australia pays the highest wages when compared to Canada, UK, and even US (in some companies). Use your google and search about it instead of displaying your ignorance online.

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 7:21pm On Mar 29, 2024

AmuDimpka:
no wahala...I wish you luck. At 55 - 60 one should be retired travelling around yhe world. That is my perspective not learning forklifting at 48

That is in Nigeria. People are still active even at 80 years in Australia.

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 7:19pm On Mar 29, 2024*

Gerrard59:
OK. Point noted.

If the person was a truck pusher or Danfo driver while in Nigeria? Yes. But an accountant who was earning 1.1 million naira doing sheet packing? NO.

Please, let's fear God when we use the phrase "decent life".

Thank you.

LOL. You guys don't know how it works here. Who told you he can't get back to his accounting profession? He needs to get life started before securing his career. If you are washing plate here, you don't wash with your hands. All you do is put all dirty plates into the dish washer, set the timer and go sit down. When it is done, you unload the dish washer. That's all. Same this applies to refuse dumping. You don't touch any thing with your hands. You do more of monitoring than manual handling. I work in the disability sector where I have gained a lot of experience using modern equipments to do various form of jobs without touching the person. What you don't know is bigger than you.

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 6:30pm On Mar 29, 2024

Gerrard59:
Interesting. I am curious, how do you intend to monitor your investments while in far-flung Australia? How many times do you or your partner intend to visit Nigeria to see things for yourself?

The saying that Australia id expensive to fly to is an over statement. With $2000 which is less than what you make in a fortnight, you will come to Nigeria and return to Australia. For the investment aspect, I won't assume you think there are no real estate companies and trusted relatives that can take care of your investment while in a foreign country

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 6:10pm On Mar 29, 2024

Gerrard59:
Not again!!!

Unless he intends to return to Nigeria later in life, why the conversion? Is he spending naira in Australia? Just as I stated above, returning has to be planned now or else, he will be in Australia for the rest of his life, as flying to Nigeria would not be feasible unless he gets quite rich to afford it. Remaining in Australia for the rest of his life erodes whatever AUD to NGN conversion you have there.

His earnings and expenses are in AUD, stick to it. Nothing concerns NGN in Australia.

We save and invest in Nigeria too. No one stays in a foreign land forever. What I quoted is money he can save after expenses. Infact, now they are two (himself and wife), they can even save more. If you do not have limited right to work (student) visa, you can earn what I quoted above. I am not giving false figures. The last time I checked, the current exchange rate to Aus$ is 950 (it was above 1k few weeks ago). In a fortnight, he can earn between 2500-2800 from one job (times it by 2 to see what it is in one one). If you don't have limited work right you can have about 2-3 employers paying you in one month. 1 can be your permanent employer while the other 2 is part time. What you make from your permanent employer is for savings while what you earn from part time is for expenses. Except you are lazy, you will hit it big in Australia in a very short time. I am not exaggerating.

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 5:47pm On Mar 29, 2024

AmuDimpka:
the way una talk...so destiny of those millions of kids in Nigeria aren't secured also he stand the chance of having his kids enter LGTBQ woke group and do drugs also

How many kids are their destinies sucured in Nigeria if not for the rich? Drugs have destroyed more lives in Nigeria than Western countries. Give your children good parental training and they won't join LGTBQ.

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 5:42pm On Mar 29, 2024

AmuDimpka:
he can save 4 - 5 million monthly...dey play !

Abi you dey tell person wey no get people for Aussie

Well, ignorance is bliss ... At that age he should be planning retirement and not emigration to go and start life again

That's my own opinion and I think I have right to that

You get person for Australia no be say you de Australia. Me de Australia de tell you wetin de sub u de miscap. Well, I won't go any further. Whatever you think is ok

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 4:44pm On Mar 29, 2024

AmuDimpka:
At 48yrs that you were at the top of your accounting career earning good morning in Nigeria, you spent millions to travel to Australia only to go and be learning forklifting and mental health and care giving job at 48yrs when you should be planning retirement

I wish you luck sir ....they way it is you will work till your 70s! How do you guys even take such decision

LOL. Be playing. Why do you go to work if not to make money and enjoy. He can save 4-5M monthly in Australia even after expenses as compared his total take home of less than 1M as an account in Nigeria.

And yes, Australian lifestyle makes you active even at old age. People of 90+ years and still driving and walking without assistance here because of their lifestyle. Someone in Nigeria is already too old for anything at 60.

Lastly, you stand a chance of securing the destiny of your children for ever by becomimg citizens in the nearest futher. The money he spent to relocate will be recovered in less than 6 months. Australia is not lousy like UK, Canada, US. Just relax, make your money and enjoy life.

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 11:55am On Mar 29, 2024

VAPatrick:
Just a quick clarification. There are no menial jobs in developed countries. Every job you do is valued and oyibo will never look down on you based on the job you do. For this reason, a manager in Naija will not have any problem taking up a cleaner job. Besides, there is no huge disparity in pay like we have in Nigeria. Unlike Naija companies where managers earn hundreds of thousands and cleaners 15K, here if I work as a cleaner and earn $2k monthly, a manager in my company can’t earn more than 4K. He will pay more tax than me and will not enjoy some benefits I get as a low income earner. If you’ve been to a developed country then you’ll understand how shitty Nigeria is.

While waiting to get one certification I did here, I went to search for a part time job in chicken factory company where I saw what surprised me. 90% of people working there are Australians. They come to work with their luxurious cars, go into the factory, work ( buchery, packing, packaging and stacking) and then go home.

Life here is actually different from what we have know. Even when you are called for interview, you do that from the comfort of your home without stress. God bless Australia.

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 11:48am On Mar 29, 2024

BobbyZrealist:
Edit and update your comment without address.
Unless you want to be Pop Smoke.

Did you see house address there? Newcastle is just a region under NSW. Sydney also is under NSW. So how is that an issue?

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 5:09am On Mar 29, 2024

Usefulsense:
Amen. Thanks for the prayers. Are you in Aussie?

Yea. I am 1:30 minutes drive away from you. We stay in thesame state NSW. Would like to connect with you

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 10:43pm On Mar 28, 2024

Usefulsense:
Last year, I sought the opinion of Nairalanders concerning my plan to move to Australia.
My major worry was my age (48) and also considering that my net salary in Nigeria was a little over a million Naira per month as the financial controller of a manufacturing company in Onitsha.

Below is the link of the thread I opened to seek peoples advice and I recommend that you go through the thread to fully appreciate
the story that follows.

[url=https://www.nairaland.com/7825207/japa-confused-please-advise][/url]. I promised to tell my story after 3 months of my stay in Australia.

I finally left Nigeria on December 7th, 2023 and arrived the country on December 9th with my children. Today, I am exactly 3 months, 2 weeks and 6 days old in Sydney, australia.

This is not a hearsay, it is not an eye witness account, it is my story.

This is intended to guide people who maybe planning to travel outside Nigeria. Should you migrate at an age over 45 or not?

Those who told me not to go are right and those who told me to travel are also right.

Given another opportunity, will I take the decision to move out of Nigeria at 48? Have I made a mistake? How am I surviving?

You will find out in this thread.

To be continued shortly .........

I migrated to Australia to on December 23rd 2023. My wife came in as a student in July 2023 while my daughter and I, joined her in December. For the past 3 months, there is no day I don't thank God for bringing me into this country. I stay in Newcastle NSW too. 1:30 drive from Sydney. Congratulations Sir

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Travel › Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 10:34pm On Mar 28, 2024

Usefulsense:
Last year, I sought the opinion of Nairalanders concerning my plan to move to Australia.
My major worry was my age (48) and also considering that my net salary in Nigeria was a little over a million Naira per month as the financial controller of a manufacturing company in Onitsha.

Below is the link of the thread I opened to seek peoples advice and I recommend that you go through the thread to fully appreciate
the story that follows.

[url=https://www.nairaland.com/7825207/japa-confused-please-advise][/url]. I promised to tell my story after 3 months of my stay in Australia.

I finally left Nigeria on December 7th, 2023 and arrived the country on December 9th with my children. Today, I am exactly 3 months, 2 weeks and 6 days old in Sydney, australia.

This is not a hearsay, it is not an eye witness account, it is my story.

This is intended to guide people who maybe planning to travel outside Nigeria. Should you migrate at an age over 45 or not?

Those who told me not to go are right and those who told me to travel are also right.

Given another opportunity, will I take the decision to move out of Nigeria at 48? Have I made a mistake? How am I surviving?

You will find out in this thread.

To be continued shortly .........

Congratulations Sir. Australia 🇦🇺 will favour you. It is a great country with limitless opportunities

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Travel › Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by chidi4sam(m): 5:51am On Mar 26, 2024

AussieJoan:
Changes will apply from 23/03/2024 and yes immigration rules have tightened.

From 23 March 2024, the Genuine Student (GS) requirement replaces the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for Student visas.

This change was announced as part of the Australian Government’s Migration Strategy released on 11 December 2023 and applies to all Student visa applications lodged on or after 23 March 2024.

The purpose of this amendment is to clarify the assessment of a student’s intention to genuinely study in Australia and to remove the confusion about whether the student can express a desire to migrate to Australia.

Student visa applicants no longer need to satisfy the GTE requirement that they genuinely intend to only stay in Australia temporarily.

The GS requirement acknowledges that post-study pathways to permanent residence are available to those eligible graduates. International students with studies and qualifications obtained in Australia may provide a qualified skilled workforce ready to fill skill shortages in Australia.

The change is also intended to help the Department to identify non-genuine students who are seeking to enter Australia for purposes other than to study.

The GS requirement focuses on the assessment of the student’s genuine intention to study in Australia, having regard to a number of factors, including the applicant’s circumstances, evidence of course progression, immigration history, compliance with visa conditions and other relevant matter.

The GTE requirement will be retained for Student Guardian visa applicants.

For more information see Genuine Student requirement.

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Travel › Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by chidi4sam(m): 5:44am On Mar 22, 2024

AussieJoan:
Changes will apply from 23/03/2024 and yes immigration rules have tightened.

Travel › Re: Japa Or Stay In Nigeria by chidi4sam(m): 7:18am On Jan 16, 2024

To Jakpa is not basically because you want more money. There is more to that.

You secure the future of your Children, you live a life free from uncertainty, you enjoy basic amenities and much more, upgrade yourself and make much money.

Do you know how much immigration lawyer earn outside the country? It is better to live now before you regret it. Don't ever listen to those telling you otherwise. Wishing you the very best

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Travel › Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by chidi4sam(m): 6:06pm On Dec 10, 2023

whisperkay:
Hey bro, Please did you apply yourself?

Or was it through an agency?

If yes, please what agency?

Through an agent. Studyco

Travel › Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by chidi4sam(m): 10:07pm On Dec 07, 2023*

Dami22:
Congratulations. Please what documents did you submit and did you open a new immi account or you just did a new application under the primary applicant's account?.
Thank you.

Application was under primary applican
Business license, personal account statement, polio and yellow fever vaccine, passport for both my child and I, health insurance, child's school enrollment, GTE, letter of GTE from spouse, spouse academic and work documents, spouse visa grant, spouse verification of enrolment, marriage pictures, spouse explanation statement, spouse bank statement, form 1229, child custody evidence,

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