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scrollmeout:
Dear e-fam,

I'm glad to inform you that my 189 Permanent Residence Grant just landed, including grants for my wife and two kids.

Timeline:
Engineers Australia application : March 26, 2015
Engineers Australia +ve assessment: June 29, 2005
EOI lodged: August 23, 2016
Invitation received: Nov 6, 2016
Applied: Nov 12, 2016
CO contact and Meds request: Nov 23, 2016
Request to hold application : Nov 24, 2015
Baby born: Jan 10, 2016
Baby added: Jan 22, 2016
Baby meds submitted: Feb 15, 2016
Grant: March 17, 2016

It was a long wait but well worth it. Thank God

Warm thanks to @okpas 12 and his family for your encouragement and love, regards to @bellong, @Erictack203, @bossladyMo, @johnsontade @Chuckdee13 @adetoi @FutureDon @NNBB2012 @pingu2k @Ifexsco @ewagbamio @doromel @jorgan @akinnaowu and so many others numerous to mention.

Congratulations. So encouraging.

Kindly add the areas where you claimed points and what was the total points you claimed.

xavier0327:
The boy is visibly terrified!!! You can't treat my kids like this!!

That is true, even the little girls standing.

Hello, please i need advice.

I submitted an application on 29th of December 2015 online for a 476 subclass visa.

I did IELTS exams on the 9th of January 2016.

I was contacted by a CO on 2nd of March 2016 and told that my english language test result cannot be accepted because it was written AFTER the date i lodge my application, and that i should provide an English language test result that was written prior to lodging the application.

I do not have any english language result written prior to submitting the application, the only english language result i have is the one written after i submit the application.

I have reply them that i dont have any other english language result written before the date i lodge the application.

I am wondering, do i stand a chance? Can the date difference be overlooked as they haven't gotten back to me since then.

I am thinking of withdrawing the current application and applying again since the english test result i have now will then be before the application. What is your advice please? Or should I wait until IMMI make their decision before lodging another application (if their decision turns out negative).

Is there any implication of withdrawing an application and then re-applying for same class of visa again?

Sorry for the many questions in one post.

Thanks for your help.

RedReact:
Can this class lead to PR afterwards?

Yes, but one still have to earn the normal points to apply.

Uchboggy:
Well thought out,am in if anyone is serious about this

How can I not be serious about it. I have the draft of the agreement, is just to finish off the specifics when I get anyone interested.

Signed it off in the presence of a witness and make it a legal document.

It better to part with a bit when one get it than lose it all if one didn't.

sexyjob:
joke right?

How can risk be managed with a joke.

Risk management is an important aspect of life.

Whether it is this month or not, NLNG will surely call one day. To reduce the risk of losing out completely if you aren't call, I will advise potential GTs to find some other potential GTs in the recruitment process to negotiate and sign a "minimum damage agreement" (MDA).

MDA is just a legally signed agreement that if I am call and employ and u weren't call , I will give a certain percent (maybe 10%) of my pay for certain period (maybe 1 year) and vice versa.

And if both of them are called or if none of the them in the agreement are called, then nobody pays anybody.

A pretty way to ensure you gain something no matter how the die is toss.



Anybody interested in the proposal and sealing a MDA agreement?

kenosky:
Nice to see that folks are still posting and keeping the thread alive despite having to start the thread afresh after losing so many pages to the great 'Nairaland crash'. Some folks have hit the nail on the head, nobody or organization is worth putting your life on hold for. My honest tip to every person still expecting the call (& I said this with a sense of deja vu) is to continue as if you weren't waiting for any call (mind you this has got nothing to do with your faith). I salute everyone who has contributed to this thread and wish all those waiting the best of luck...

Why should those expecting the call continue as if they weren't waiting for any call?

While that is the re-echoing advise been given here ever since, I wouldn't want you to just give same advise but will like to know why u are re-sounding it?

What have you seen, heard or experienced that inform your advise. I am not saying the advise is off point but want an insight to your reasoning before the conclusion.

Thanks.

Bambizzle4k4556:
thanks

so how do I apply and what and what is needed??

First, you need an engineering degree from a country that is sign to the Washington accord (of which UK is signatory), the degree must have been completed not more than 24 months ago as the time of application.

Secondly, the applicant should not be more than 31yrs of age as the time of application.

Those are the two major criteria, every other thing is just supporting documents u need to summit like English language test result, birth certificate, degree certificate or statement of result, transcripts etc

Check further details here.

https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/476-

iceberg54:
Thanks for your reply.

I guess i will be patient then. It will be two months on the 27th and i haven't been contacted by any CO. But then they don't always require additional info.

Please do you know if one is required to travel within a specified time after visa approval?.

And does the 18 months start counting from visa approval date or when one lands in Australia?

Sorry to bother you. Thanks a lot.

They don't always request additional document.

Once you visa is granted they will give some months within which you will expected to arrive oz. It is usually more than six months though.

Your 18 months visa grant start counting from the time you arrive oz.

[quote author=Bambizzle4k4556 post=43709401][/quote]I have replied your email.

iceberg54:
Bro, applied for 476 as well..submitted my application on jan 27. Haven't heard from them since..my status still reads Application submitted.

How long did it take before your friends got it and when did you apply yourself?

Cheers bro!

The time varies, but it was about a space of 2 - 3 months in general. A third friend just got his own yesterday and submitted around 2nd week of December, 2015.

I submitted mine on the 29th of December last Year. Yet to receive final decision but have been contacted once by a CO to request for an additional document.

So you will have to relax, that was how their status was until they received their approval mail. This 476 subclass visa is almost a sure banker if u meet the criteria.

Bambizzle4k4556:
good day all.
I just finished my masters in control engineering and came
back to Nigeria but I have not had job experience. I worked
as a health care worker in UK and still got my training
certificates. I was thinking of applying for another masters
in australia. maybe masters by research but I feel it's waste
of money. I need your advice. without experience can I
apply for PR. is there any agent I need to go through? or
should go ahead and apply for another masters? thanks

I guess your MSc is from UK. Then u can apply for Australia visa subclass 476. It allows recent engineering graduate from countries sign to the Washington accord to apply for a 18months temporary visa.

The visa allow u to work full-time or study if u want. But u must be less than 31 years and apply within two years after graduation.

The beauty of this visa is that u don't need to show any fund whatsoever. And it almost guarantee if u meet the criteria.

Two of my friends has gotten it this year and am waiting for mine. This visa is not popular in Nigeria bcoz Nigeria is not a signatory to the Washington accord, so engineering graduate from Nigeria uni is not eligible. But u having a UK master engineering degree can apply (even if ur first degree is from Nigeria).

barbiesparkz2:
Bros, no vex o.
Just saw the pun in your post which seemed hilarious to me then.

Wish you the best.

Why I go vex. We are now like brothers and sisters in the struggle. I nor vex one bit.

I nor know the over sabi MOD wey come hide the posts.

No worries though I nor vex at all my sister.

Risk management is an important aspect of life.

Whether it is this month or not, NLNG will surely call one day. To reduce the risk of losing out completely if you aren't call, I will advise potential GTs to find some other potential GTs in the recruitment process to negotiate and sign a "minimum damage agreement" (MDA).

MDA is just a legally signed agreement that if I am call and employ and u weren't call , I will give a certain percent (maybe 10%) of my pay for certain period (maybe 1 year) and vice versa.

And if both of them are called or if none of the them in the agreement are called, then nobody pays anybody.

A pretty way to ensure you gain something no matter how the die is toss.

4mula22:
They did.

Thanks for the confirmation.

I needed to ask you that question openly bcoz some few other people are yet be reimbursed but are skeptical about contacting NLNG.

If you don't mind, u can share ur experience from contacting them till they finally reimburse you for those guys yet to be reimbursed to take a cue.

4mula22

Nice to hear from you.

Have NLNG reimburse you after you contacted them?

Taofaj4u:
Let us all be patient cos at the end anyone that make it will forget all he/she might have gone through as soon as they hammer you the first salary

While others have aptly noted that it is not all about money but a satisfactory process.

I need add, what then happen to those who didnt make it at the end, cos they as well have put their decision on hold because of this recruitment, maybe for them they will never forget all he/she have gone through.

Shouldnt we be considerate to all?

NanaF:
Well, another angle.
But also remember forkaddict's hint of 60.
I think more than 60 people received the "recruitment in process" mail.

What does forkaddict knows After all he is not the father and knoweth not the day of rapture, not even the season.

NanaF:
I don't think resumption is what causes anxiety, the question is "when will we be finally notified of the outcome (good/bad)?"

Maybe we don't need to worry about notification. Everyone who wasn't dropped during the last regret mail MIGHT just all be taken (maybe in batches) except they fail medicals.

This is my wish and prayer.

Q3 You mean we should wait till Sept. 2016 after waiting this long. Jesus!!!

wakama6:
Will it be appropriate to send them a mail?

It is not out of place to sent them an email.

wakama6:
On a lighter note. I haven't been reimbursed till now
Which way NLNG?

The lady said everybody has been reimbursed. That doesnt mean you are lying, it mean by their knowledge and record they have reimbursed everyone.

So get to them and make your complain or else you re OYO.

Had same issue and I had to call them on phone, it took about two weeks of multiply verification but eventually i receive my alert.

forkadict:
Now the book of Revelation is being opened...

How come everybody is acting as though they didnt read this

Guys no longer give a damn and only want "the main thing".

Asamaigon:
Hello fellas.....pls I need u guys advice....I have just nabbed a job with a firm that plans to send me to China for one year training after which I would come back and work for them for 5 years under bond. However m very sceptical as my mind tells me NLNG may beckon soon...,,

First, congratulation bro.

How soon are you expected to commit to accept the offer, if you can delay accepting the offer to watch out how NLNG play out, then do.

But otherwise, accept it. You know a bird at hand is .....

A company that offers to train you outside the country for a year must have a comparatively good package.

Some people also had this challenge before whether to go for their msc or not; they have gone, completed it and back yet NLNG is yet to conclude the recruitment.

If you can delay the offer fine but if you cant, then accept it as you re not even sure if NLNG rapture, you will make heaven.

Artmedia, Pls where are thou?

Any real update from your source?

dway4ward:
People please let's be smart and not ask for specifics. You can infere from kaitung & forkadict information that probability of dropping from now on is little and the next communication is this month.
That is adequate enough. No specific date needed, it'll drop SOON.

Little

The probability of NLNG getting to us from now on is great/large/high.

By next week, we will enter the month of March, the month of our great expectations!

Favourable Q1.

I declare before the end of March, we shall received our breakthrough and favour.

I'm dfavouredone.

Thanks @damisakin and @thesoj

mrsirdam:
I say it was tough because it requires a lot of hard work not compared tto what we are used to in Nigeria. If you wanna transition into a permanent resident in this country, youve gotta follow certain rules like keeping a job for a certain period, which is usually 1 year to be eligible to apply under the Canadian Experience Class CEC (you can read up on CEC online). many jobs; especially oil field jobs (white or blue collar) require you to put in lots of overtime. I had to work 12 hours a day for six days a week not stop for a period of 5months. It is really stressfull plus youve gotta brace up for the weather if you are required to work outside, which is really really cold (as cold as -30 to -40 degrees) up north Alberta.

Now i studied for 3 semesters in total out of which my folks payed for two semesters. i remember i took a summer semester off to go hustle in Alberta for 4 months in 2013 summer and I literally worked for 12 hours everyday from monday to saturday, as a landscape labourer. It was a really tough job for tough men only. but I made my tuition fees within that period ($8,000) while i was paying rent and other bills and I still had enough money saved that lasted me thru my final semester back in Ontario. I must have made $14,000 during that 4 month summer break but i spent it all on my tuition fees, flight tickets, bills bills bills.

Good news was that in this part of the world, there are lots of job opportunities that pay well, but only wise people can manage their finances because everything around is expensive too. There was no way i could have had a legit job in naija, without connections, without being the son of a politician or a crook and make take home after taxes $14,000 in four months

Inspiring experience. Please I have a four years visiting visa to Canada, but I just do not want to visit and return to naija. Though I know I can only stay up to a maximum of six months per trip in canada on a visiting visa.

So, I am cooking up a plan and need some advise and input about its feasibility from you and other guru in the house.

Here is the plan, I want to travel to Canada on my visiting visa and then apply within Canada to convert to study permit (I already have Canadian admission on post graduate diploma - project management). The duration of the project management course is one year, after which I can apply for a post study work permit.

My reason for wanting to apply for a study permit from within Canada is to reduce the finance I need to show for my upkeep as I am sponsoring myself and to hustle a little during the six months visit to raise more finance to support what I already have to show as evidence of financial capability when applying for the study permit visa from within Canada.


Thanks.

lolusmith:
Good mornin beautiful pple,i jst got my visa and I ll be travellin 2mao 26th Feb to adelaide.

Congratulations and safe trip.

kaitung:
It's a pity my earlier post was misconstrued for something else. I regret any inconveniences this must have caused YOU all.
There would therefore be a cessation of info given on this matter after this, to avoid a repeat of either wrong interpretation, incomplete understanding etc.
For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night(1 Thessalonians 5:2) KEEP ON THE WATCH
Never despair, it is soon, sooner than you expect.

SUCCESS ALL and see u all on the island soon.

We all know NLNG will get to us "SOON", so you have given no info here. A cessation of your obscure info will really be helpful.