toluwalase1960:
Dear Nairalanders, I so much appreciate the good works you all have been doing here. Please I need your assistance on this question.
My study visa application was refused on the 1st August, 2019 (Please the reasons below). Should I request for another offer letter from same school while I address the issues raised? Or should I request for refund and apply to AL1 school and choose a course related to my discipline? If I pick this, I do not know how to prove that I will get job in that field when I return to Nigeria since my present career is not in line with my discipline. I am confused, I need help.
NOTE: I did not apply to AL1 list school initially because I could not afford the tuition deposit of 4m naira.
Thanks.

Below are reasons for my refusal:

The applicant proposes to study the following course in Australia:
✃ Master of International Community Development at Victoria University
I have considered the applicant’s GTE statement and all other supporting documents
provided, and have placed weight on the following factors in reaching my decision:
I have considered applicant’s age, and previous studies and employment. I am not satisfied
that the applicant has substantially demonstrated in his GTE statement how the proposed
studies will benefit his career path and future remuneration. I have noted the letter from
Ministry of Environment and Water Resources dated 20/06/2019 “Request for Two Years
Leave of Absent Without Pay” however it is noted that this letter does not state what the
applicant’s future position will be, future duties or remuneration will be and as a result I am
not satisfied that the proposed studies will benefit the applicant’s career pathway and future
remuneration. I retain concerns with regard to the applicant’s claims of future employment
with his current employer. I also find it unlikely that this employer is able to predict their
staffing requirements in 2 years’ time.
I am not satisfied that the applicant has substantially demonstrated how the proposed
studies will benefit his career path and future remuneration, noting and placing weight on my
concerns with regard to the applicant’s claims of future employment.
I am also not satisfied that the applicant has demonstrated that he has investigated study
options in his home country or countries other than Australia. This leads me to have concerns
with regards to the applicant’s intentions once in Australia should a visa be granted to him.
I have also considered that the applicant has declared a spouse and 2 children remaining
in his home country while he studies, however these ties in themselves do not convince me
of a strong incentive to return to his home country, noting and placing weight on the fact
that there are visa options open to the applicant’s family members to join the applicant in
Australia.
While I accept and have placed weight on the fact that the applicant may wish to study in an
English speaking environment and obtain an internationally recognised qualification, I cannot
be satisfied, given the applicant’s individual circumstances, that the applicant genuinely
intends a temporary stay in Australia.
I am not satisfied that a clear and logical pathway has been demonstrated. I am not satisfied
that applicant meets the requirement of genuine temporary entrant and genuine student.
I am not satisfied that the applicant meets Reg. 500.212 of the Migration Regulations.

shupy:


Thanks man. I actually intend to reapply very soon. I might still be able to meet July intake.I'm just weighing my options.

1. My sister could secure a loan from her bank and attach a letter from her bank stating the loan was secured for the purpose of sponsoring me.

2. Get a statement of account from my Aunt who is highly ranked in a top notch bank but doesn't share the same surname with me. I only have pictorial evidence from years ago that might be able to prove relationship.

shupy:
"I am not satisfied that the applicant meets Reg. 500.214 (1) and has genuine access to funds
for his costs and expenses for his first 12 months in A/a. I have considered that the applicant
requires AUD 30,140.00 and while the balance on the account on 09/03/2019 appears to
be sufficient, I have placed weight on the fact that the balances drop to low levels and funds
are not held for long periods. This leads me to have serious concerns with regard to the
applicant’s genuine access to funds. I have noted that the applicant has failed to provide any
evidence that indicates ***** have an overdraft facility."

My visa wasn't granted solely because of that reason. This would have been avoided if I had attached my sister's 2nd corporate SOA with a more stable balance but I felt the one I submitted would be sufficient. It had a balance of 11.8m and an inflow of about 170m but the balance on some days were very low and money are not kept in the account for a long period.

I intend to reapply very soon. Good luck to other applicant. I hope someone learns from my experience.

akinke:


You will prioritize between metro and PR then.

akinke:


UTAS
Because of regional visa. IT has because competitive in Metropolitan areas, 85 to 90 points these days.

bligs:

Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth are the main happening cities, Adelaide is even considered as a regional area. Have been to Tasmania, what i noticed is sparse population, no functional train system aside the one going to mines, nearly every body have a car, job opportunities is limited but if you can live there getting PR is easier same as Northern Territory (Darwin) which has a more lesser population than Tasmania couple with harsh weather similar to that of Kano but Tasmania is the coldest state in Australia on average. I onced said on this forum that there is limited jobs opportunities in Tasmania and someone living there tackled me that there is enough jobs maybe i didn't explore enough, although i didn't stay more than four weeks and it was just a visit and that was my experience.
Melbourne has countless jobs opportunities in as much as you are not lazy & you don't mind doing any kind of job, regional Victoria like Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo have limited jobs opportunities that is why most students schooling in those areas have to come down to Melbourne to hustle which is not easy.
Jobs are in the big cities but limited in regional areas, schooling and living in regional areas will give you extra points while applying for PR and some regional areas may even sponsor you and this opportunity is not applicable to those schooling in the cities. Victoria for instance, only sponsor PHD holders in selected profession, that's why some Nigerians that came to study are moving to Tasmania after there studies while some are even applying for credit transfer before completing their studies (personally, i know of five Nigerians that have made such decision).
The choice is yours whether to have it easy in case your occupation is competitive by moving to regional area with limited jobs opportunities and the possibility of getting a state sponsorship or stay in the big cities with unlimited jobs opportunities and battle for PR.
PS: Those that are moving to regional areas are doing so for visa conditions, after getting PR and abiding by the conditions which maybe two to four years of living in a regional area couple with certain number of working hours, most have the intention of relocating to the big cities after satisfying their visa conditions.

bligs:

Its all boils down to choice because all locations have different pros and cons.

bligs:

Both school are ok since they are on AL1, have it in mind that getting a PR with IT profession presently is not easy, you will have to get up 85points for ITA 189 and also consider that things may change before you finish your studies. Schooling doesn't automatically guarantee PR, you will have to follow same process like any one else, IT jobs are also competitive. I will advise you to go for university of Tasmania.
* Tasmania is regarded as a regional area, you will get extra 5points (or more) for schooling in a regional as well as 5points for one or more Australian degree.
* You may be eligible for state nomination if your course is on Tasmania skill nomination list.

bligs:

Both school are ok since they are on AL1, have it in mind that getting a PR with IT profession presently is not easy, you will have to get up 85points for ITA 189 and also consider that things may change before you finish your studies. Schooling doesn't automatically guarantee PR, you will have to follow same process like any one else, IT jobs are also competitive. I will advise you to go for university of Tasmania.
* Tasmania is regarded as a regional area, you will get extra 5points (or more) for schooling in a regional as well as 5points for one or more Australian degree.
* You may be eligible for state nomination if your course is on Tasmania skill nomination list.

Nonkala:
Goodday house,

Just noticed I made a mistake in my TRV form..didn’t notice to change if u ve been denied visa before wen I was reapplying, I uploaded d already saved form but missed dat part.just noticed it yesterday but I submitted last week Monday 4th March

Pls how do I communicate to them so it doesn’t lead to another rejection cos I may not be allowed to reapply again and it’s already impossible cos of time.

Very urgent
Thanks.

chikos:
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I think your wife should apply alone while you serve as ties.people have gone alone as first time moms. I understand your fears but since you have decided to chart a different kind of future for your kids, I recommend you let her try alone

Nonkala:
Just do that immediately, let her apply alone and state in her LOE to further enhance her ties at home, husband has stepped down after narrating other tie of income. I did that and dt was removed.i intend to reapply for hubby if mine is successful.. My issue is purpose of visit
For tie in Canada, did u use an invitation letter

Nonkala:
Address it however is ok to u.
Better still just a heading LOE
If u re having issues like I did, go to a biz center and download for N500 like I did
Pls go and look for money and upgrade ur acc, u can liquidate d TB if u ve cool money there

johnsonm2g:
I have a balance of 500k and my dad 6.2m totalling 6.7m

tolani4real:
Please how do I schedule appointment to submit my France Visa application @VFS. Or can I do walk in

nanie89:
Hello all! Please what is the difference between paper and online application? Which is faster? I am sorry to bother anyone.

purplerain1:
are u in Canada already?

xtosync:
Please an experienced person should help me on this o. I applied for Tbill at bank rate for 182 day at Zenith on 14th and my money was debited on 15th which is two days ago, but up till now no upfront interest have been credited in my account. How much more time will it take before I get it. Beside no notification on the debit of my investment. I only saw that the cash have been taken when I checked my balance on 15th. This is my first time. Should I be alarmed?

Cyberknight:


The first person who responded to you said it all - appeals generally are a waste of time especially given the fact that they have to be written in French, sent by post, satisfy form requirements, etc. It's only worth appealing if you have an enduring long-term reason to travel such as a course of study, etc. If its for tourism or short-stays, don't bother.

Secondly, with your profile (student, single, 650k naira balance, no travel history (forget the West African nations, they don't count)), you cannot really demonstrate strong ties to Nigeria and will find it difficult to obtain a visa from the western countries. Advice would be to reapply when your circumstances have changed.

DonTee07:


This is not true, I used Booking.com and I got my visa. I never took my letter of employment to Chamber f Commerce to attest nor did Inadd income tax clearance.

I feel you should just submit basic document and some should be showing your strong tie here. All the best.

greeners222:
@cmagnum please how did you booked a valid hotel. Through all I have been reading all this embassy no longer accepts booking.com or hotel.com reservations again. Please enlighten us.
Thanks

darlingbrain:
..........please I want to apply for France short stay visa, I am completely new.... So do I go about it... I would need you help

yusfaith78:


Thanks for your quick respond. I have 3 France visa already just planning on applying with my wife who has no travel history.

yusfaith78:


Do you and your wife have any travel history priot to your application, do you sponsored you wife or she submitted her own bank statement along with yours and how much was your balance as the time you printed ur statement. Thanks