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samakinbo:
Please, I have questions based on my profile.
I have been denied US visa, twice in 2009 and once in 2012. First denial was on educational purposes while second was on visiting.
I have also be denied UK visa in 2008 based on the submission of falsified WAEC document which i wasn't aware of. I applied again in 2010 and was also denied based on the first denier. The second denier stated,a 10 years ban have been applied since my first denier.
I have then studied in Cyprus for my Bsc and graduated with a 1st class in 2013. I have also been to Germany for visit in 2012.
MY QUESTION: I am planning to go for my Msc in Australia for Febuary 2018. Hope the UK and US denier wont affect my VISA application?

jayooh:
We can now see some 65 pointers invited In the next round since 4 prorata occupation are close to clearing 70pointers. Namely:
●Computer Network Professionals;
●Electronics Engineer;
●MECHANICAL Engineer;
●Software and App programmers .

Only the DOE of the 65 pointers in theses occupations will matter in a bit. Tuesday is almost upon us
Cheers.

N.B. oga Alphador Don teach me work

Aieboocaar:
So 1st things 1st.... PTE-A

Is there any center closeby where i can take the test, my current location is Anambra state... And i dont see mysef travelling far for it?

lekinsbaba:
Please do I need to include my ND cert for EA assessment coz my transcript shows 4 academic year(as Direct Entry candidate) instead of 5. The first year was watermark 'Direct Entry'

chuglothen:
Hello house, I am the primary applicant. The dependants are my hubby and a kid. Must my hubby show priif of English? I am not submitting any certificate for him?
If yes, is there anyway ouy except English test

phemmy28:
I hear you my brother...thanks plenty.

Quick question: do i have to write ielts before doing the EA assessment?

bellong:
If you actually earned the degree, you don't need anybody to write it for you.

It just to write something to substantiate or defend your engineering knowledge.

Yes, someone can help to proofread what you have written but not to write for you.

iceberg54:
Timeline of life!!!

15/08/2016: Submitted MSA application to EA (fast track)

02/09/2016: EA outcome (Positive assessment: Professional Engineer - Chemical)

Meanwhile, used an IELTS from 3 years ago which was still valid at that time. (R:9 L:9 W:8.5 S:7)

Age: 30 points Education: 15 points Experience: 0 (Hence, 20 points needed from language test)

22/09/2016: IELTS (R: 9 L: 9 W: 7.5 S: 7.5)

04/11/2016: Moved to Aussie on 476 visa

23/12/2016: IELTS (R: 9 L: 8.5 W: 8.0 S: 8.5)

23/12/2016: EOI Submitted for 189 (65 points)

04/01/2017: ITA Received

04/01/2017: Application Lodged (Medicals and PCC frontloaded)

31/01/2017: First CO contact (More details about travel history)

01/02/2017: Responded to CO contact

06/03/2017: Second CO contact (Requested for Polio vaccination certificate: When I didn’t apply from naija and had not travelled there for a while)

07/03/2017: Responded to CO (Special thanks to Chief Jamson)

Didn’t hear from DIBP for weeks. Since I planned to go to naija anyways in December to get married, waiting till then would mean I would have to go through the stress of Spouse visa. I was convinced by Chief Jamson to add spouse before a decision would be made, and if possible go home to make it official asap. Field Marshal Bellong, Admiral ifexsco and General Malkinburg were very instrumental in providing support and strategies for this.

14/05/2017: Sent Form 1022 (Notification of Change in circumstance) to DIPB. Informed them that my status has changed from single to engaged, and I would love to add my spouse to the application.

15/05/2017: DIBP replied. Acknowledged receipt of my mail. Asked me to fill Form 1436 (Addition of Dependedent after Lodgment). But reiterated that I cannot add someone just on the basis of being a fiancée. We have to be married or be in defacto relationship. Was given 28 days to prove that and return the form.

After deliberating with the ogas, it was concluded that the best way was to prove defacto in the mean time, then plan to go home as soon as possible to get married.. We had not lived together which was one of the requirements of defacto, but I later realized that it’s not compulsory as long as you can give reasons why you are not living together.



To those waiting, GRANT FALL on you!
Cheers!!!

phemmy28:
Urgent reply needed!!! How do I defer my admission? Sent an email to the school a day before my extension date elapsed. They said they are working on it and would get back to me but still no word and in my student account they have deducted course fees. What to do please...money and admission must not enter voicemail because of DIBP please.

@cottyekundayo
@solitin40

Amahjosh:
Please I want to seek advice from nairalanders who are in aussie in big cities like merlbourne and Sydney is it wise for someone to leave a job paying him 180k per month in Naija and go for student visa in Australia with hope of getting PR after his/her masters programme and seek greener pastures..Please I need advice from persons already there I don't want to make any mistake.

ZoeW:
Hello Fam,

Excitement did not let me post this since 3pm. I received my ITA today with 75 points for ICT Business Analyst. After all the debate on this thread I decided to apply using my BSc (Afterall, I do have a 5 year degree from Unilag)

Let me post my timeline just as an update for others:

25 March 2017 - IELTS A (10 Points)
16 June 2017 - ACS Skills Assessment submitted for ICT Business Analyst (ANZSCO 261111)
24 June 2017 - IELTS G (10 Points)
30 June 2017 - ACS contact to advise me to switch my application to RPL
04 July 2017 - ACS RPL Assessment submitted for ICT Business Analyst (ANZSCO 261111)
14 July 2017 - PTE A (20 Points)
25 July 2017 - ACS Positive Assessment Received with 10 Points for experience
25 July 2017 - EOI submitted with 70 Points
02 August 2017 - EOI submitted with 75 Points
08 August 2017 - ITA Received

Now guys it's time for the REAL,MAIN prayer and fasting and waiting. Thanks to all that made input in my journey so far. We carry on .............

frank043:
Thanks bellong for the timely response.

Actually, I have work experience in core structural engineering, I don't know if my work experience will be fine for civil engineering draftperson, reason being that job description for civil engineering draftperson is beneath that of structural engineering. Please, will it good well If I go ahead to use my structural engineering experience or should I modify the description to match that of a draftperson?

As regards EA assessment, what's the best way to send in my IELTS score?

Many thanks man!

cleanupspills:
Hello fam,thanks for all your contributions and suggestions here. I got a positive outcome for assessment recently. But I am slightly worried cos I am no longer eligible for 190 visa sub class as my occupation was recently moved to 489 and 189.
Pls I will like to have ur advise on the best option now available for me. Currently, I ve 55points(excluding test of English language)
Pls @bellong,@sugydee, and other gurus kindly comment.(thank you

bumpypat:
@Cottyekundayo i dont knw how u mean by my eyes will open...if u hv any advise for me kindly share thnks

bumpypat:
@cottyekundayo na end of road b dis b dat oooo...70points not possible for me

bumpypat:
@jayohh is almost impossible for a civil engineer with 60 or 65points to get invited?

jayooh:
But when will people at this base point start seeing ITA, all invitees had 70-80point last round . And with current 1000 invites per round, seems like there is only about 200 slots for other occupations(non prorata) to hustle for, in which the higher points still get invited before others.

bumpypat:
Good day E family...please i am a civil engineer d maximum points i cn gt is 65 or 60..any hope for gt ITA wit dat wit dis latest development of 70 points::thanks all

steph6:
please house is nysc compulsory if m planning to do masters feb 2018 I just finished my bsc

BADNEAT:
Just a quick one sir bellong . Good evening ...does EA accept PTE-A for assessment?

mamajaz:
I don read this countless times and each time I just dey laugh say no be person Wey pass something dey teach anoda person You better ask the 90 banders in the house: say dem chidike, Bnimz, phlunter, Jamson, Mctowel01....

tobe4real:
thought you know a lot about these things,seen u on the other tread giving tips and all

daniel152:
lol.. i get you..you think they would grant visa this year since school resumes in February?? asking if anyone has experienced such..applied 13th of june

tobe4real:
the only significant difference between student visa and a 489 is full work rights for 489 right?you still get to be like a foreigner...paying fees as an international student if you want to study?

daniel152:
pls i would want to know guys..now that admission has being deferred till February..pls when do you guys think the visa would be out and has anyone experienced such before?? thanks

tobe4real:
as an engineer why did you still have to go with a student visa?

jayooh:
This one most assessing bodies Don deh do fast track, DIBP see go soon start their own ooh "+1000AuD" for 20 working days result for those with work experience and I0 working days for those without work experience.

koleefem05:
I don't need it for assessment.
Yes! A minimum of 65 across band is required to have 10 points in the Australia PR point test nomination

diggy4real:
@Mama bought the voucher, yet to fix a date ooo....still doing "check and balance"- I mean more preparation. Hopefully, before nextweek runs out.

akinke:
What sort of skills are we talking about here?

noscarn91:
lol, wetin man go do before , make person cry