Dear friends, 40Kg was stated on the mail i got from IOM before making payment for my tickets, when the ticket was sent to me, i see 2 baggage pieces written on it ( which equals 23X2 = 46kg).

No worries Alphadoor, with your level of activeness and awareness you would get to the ticket stage in no time.

Cheers

Alphadoor:


oh now i get...

i believe the 40 KG was given to dunsinogundele to just put things under the threshold... cos 23kg x 2 = 46KG... ALAS the genesis of the 40KG brouhaha

Baba God, please i want to be in the TICKET stage too ooo.....

Please did you apply with a PR visa and one way ticket to Oz and which bank is this?. I was just making enquiry concerning possibilities of getting PTA with one way ticket and PR visa, your answer to above question with be of great up to me.

Thanks

Manly7:
Thanks so much for your kind advice, I got a call from my bank manager just now that I have been approved for pta.

Thanks Alphadoor

[quote author=Alphadoor post=54574543][/quote]

Thanks for the info.


[quote author=jukeblam post=54574642][/quote]

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Dear Bellong and other Gurus, I have another set of questions:

1. IOM stated that 40Kg baggage allowance is allowed for each adult and children, is this separate from hand luggage that can been put in the luggage compartment of the plane.

2. Does the 40Kg mean one bag or weight can be split into two.

3. Has anyone been successful with getting PTA from the bank using one way relocation flight ticket and PR visa or is this restricted to return trips alone.

Sorry I'm asking a lot of questions but I no wan miss road as my journey don near

Thanks in advance.

Please i want to confirm the passport renewal process to take a final decision. If I start the process now, do I need to drop my current passport with immigration through out the renewal process and if I do not need to drop it, would I still be able to travel with it even after i have started the renewal process and new one not ready.

I am thinking of getting it sent to me via DHL when ready and am already in Australia.

quote author=bellong post=54533441]

Why not check States like Kwara or Osun where demands are not as high as in Lagos?

For renewal in Australia, you will have to travel to Canberra to get it done. Sometimes Nigerian association in each state organises group renewal by bringing them over to your stats for.a fee.

This is the embassy website....

http://nigeria-can.org.au/e-passport-services/[/quote]

IOM charged me N1,071,000 for 2 adults, 1 Kid and 1 infant. You could get a cheaper price now because of the slight improvement in exchange rate

Is the allowable travel amount of 10,000 suppose to be in USD or AUD?

Thanks.

bolaobby:


Let me answer your question tp the best of my knowledge.

1. You don't need to contact them for that, most airline opens their online check-in 24hrs to departure. Go to their site and do an online check-in. You will be able to select where you want to sit in the sitting arrangement section.

2. You can renew your passport when it is 6 month to expiration legally. Kindly do that before your departure.

3. Australia allows you to travel with 10,000AUD or its equivalent for someone 18yrs and above. If the entire family have more than 10k, divide it among yourself because the money should not be carried by one person for all. The rule is 10k per head.

Please, how much did IOM get the flight for you and their any infant or 2 adults and 2 children.

Dear Bellong, unfortunately I have no choice now than to come and renew when I get to SA, their is current scarcity of booklet in Nigeria now and I would not want to be stranded due to delayed renewal.

Please what is the process of renewing in Australia?
Thanks.

[quote author=bellong post=54529656]@dunsinogundele,

Bolaobby has provided answers to your question.

The only addition is when you renew your passport, contactl DIBP immediately so the visa can be transferred to the new passport.

Renewing passport here is stressful.

Thanks a lot for the response, I have contacted Emirates customer care and they arranged for our seats to be together for free, I guess this is part of their company policy to arrange family seat together, they even arrange bassinet for my infant.

I think I would have no choice than to travel with my about to expire passport and go throgh the stress of renewing in australia.I called an agent and he confirmed booklet scarcity and he can't guarantee me getting it even in 3 months. It's better safe than sorry.

I appreciate your contribution.

ote author=jukeblam post=54531511]

In addition, know that there is a charge (CHF 25) per seat selection based on these class of tickets purchased through IOM (economy special, I believe). However, Emirates usually try to seat families with kids together.

With the current scarcity of Nigerian passports at Immigration offices nationwide, I'd suggest you contact Emirates and re-confirm that you can travel with this almost-expired passport (as it's a PR visa not short-term)- the travel requirement states "a passport valid on arrival''. This is so you don't start the passport renewal process and it isn't complete before your travel date, leaving you in a quagmire- whereas your travel could have been done with the almost expired passport.[/quote]

Dear Bellong and other Gurus, please I need clarification on the following questions;

1. I secured my flight to Aussie for mid April with IOM and they booked emirate for me and my family. Do we need to contact Emirate so we would be guaranteed sitting together on the flight?

2. Is it possible to renew my passport before expiration?, I am traveling next month and pasport would expire in May.

3. What amount of cash are we allowed to travel with, considering we are a family of 4?

Thanks.

Am on 190 visa and am landing in April

bellong:


When are you arriving Adelaide and what visa are you on?

Dear friends,

I have finally made payment for my flight to Adel aide but I have question, IOM mentioned in their mail that what they gave me is an "estimated quite", so does it mean they would refund me if final amount is less than what I paid?

My experience is full time in a multinational coy, they say because my first degree is not highly relevant to nominated occupation, so they started counting experience from when I got my MBA, this made me lose 5 points on EOI and pushed me to 190 instead of 189. If I have not submitted my MBA, may be I would have gotten a negative outcome or my experience would still be reduced

SegunWamiri:
@ dunsinogundele

Congrats o. I salute your courage and persistence especially with the English test.

Meanwhile, I am marveled by the CUTS almighty VETASSES gave you sha. Ah han! From 7 years experience to 3.8. Was there any specific explanation for this? Is your experience in a part time job or contracts?

Thanks Mamajaz, I believe you would make it to the finish line too, never give up no matter what

mamajaz:

I couldn't have been happier to read your story. Your doggedness paid off, Weldone, congrats & may the land yield increase for you.
You've lifted my soul, making another trial is the surest bet for me ( as per English).Just yesterday I was on the verge of giving up on English before "prophet Jamson" intervened in my case. Now, seeing this testimony now, I am more than encouraged to fight on, knowing fully well that quitters never win.
Congrats over& over again.

Yes boss, moving to Adelaide. Please any tips on settling down would be appreciated. Also how do i get cheap flight.

bellong:


So SA has started collecting application fee? This state and money are like that Zuma's picture..

Congratulations....
Are you moving to Adelaide?

Sorry I meant, i got my visa on the 16th Nigeria date and 17th Australia date, LANDED in the sentence meant to sat I got my grant mail delivered to me.

For SA, you have to apply to the state separately on their site and pay AUD200, this in addition to your EOI. I am not sure if its same for NSW

bolaobby:


Congratulations!! Thanks for the post, its actually a moral booster.

Can you clarify the issue of Direct Grant of 17th January...You landed on 16th January...that is before the grant.

Secondly, what do you mean by state application because i also just put in for this visa for NSW with 70pts and i only filled EOI in nominated occupation Computer Network and System Engineer.

Finally,direct grant for Visa 190 landed yesterday night for my entire family after 14 months of processing!. Thanks to all the seniors that contributed to this achievement on this forum, God bless you all and to those still expecting their grants, I pray GOD would put their case on fast track. See timelines below:

VETASSESS Assessment Application lodged : 25th Nov, 2015 ( 7 years experience was cut to 3.8yrs and 4 years degree was equaled to Associate degree but luckily MBA was equaled to AQF graduate diploma)
Positive outcome : 19th Feb 2016
IELTS success at 4th attempt : 11th Nov 2016
EOI : 11th Nov 2016
State application : 11th Nov 2016
ITA : 7th Dec, 2016
Visa Lodgement : 22nd Dec 2016
Direct Grant : 17th Jan, 2017

I have posted this because i believe it would encourage someone else just the way i was encouraged by seeing grant posts from others.

Hi Bellong,

For a family without a job yet,what is the support like in real figures?. I am asking so as to know the worst case scenario when I arrive with my family .

Thanks

bellong:


Family benefits, rent assistance and child care benefits. All subject to family income.

Mr Bellong, Please what financial support would family with 2 kids be getting ones we arrive Australia on 190 PR Visa

bellong:


Any of Sydney or Melbourne will do.

Also anyone that can assist to pay in Oz should PM me, I am more than willing to credit the naira equivalent to your naira account, visa fee is $7,200.

Make una help o
Thanks.

Finally I got my ITA this morning after waiting for roughly 4 weeks. All required docs including PCC and medical is ready(thanks to Bnimz).

Please is it possible to continue filling the visa application and pay later?, or I have to pay first before anything can be done. Please advice before I click on the "Apply Visa" on my EOI.

Also anyone that can assist to pay in Oz should PM me, I am more than willing to credit the naira equivalent to your naira account, visa fee is $7,200.

Thanks.

Bnimz:


Ehen, I'm back.. this Form 80, e get some parts of it wey dey gimme small headache. Now, for Employment details,, abeg what Address did you use for your Nysc period? your PPA address or NYSC headquarters?

in addition, dem request any proof of all those addresses we dey list? (if dem need proof of address, I go need skip some addresses )

But na the NYSC employment address dey cause confusion for now sha

Hi Bnimz/bellong,

1. Can i also front load form 80, form 1221 and PCC before getting ITA
2. If yes, what section of immiaccount would this be uploaded
3. Do I need to fill both forms for me and my spouse?

Thanks.

Bnimz:


Call them


what occupation is your EOI in anyway?

Okay I will call them, my occupation is transport manager and am awaiting SA nomination

mctowel01:

what occupation?

Transport manager

Bnimz:

1. How much does the medical & PCC cost?

My Naija PCC cost #10k.. I Don't know the cost of medicals in naija at the moment..

2. How long does it take to get medical result outcome?
If its an eMedical centre, they'll submit it to DIBP within 7 - 10 days.. Mine took 6, and weekend dey inside.

3. What docs would the hospital and police need from me?
Hospital requires your eMedical referral letter with the HAP ID, A valid international passport, and a passport photograph... A polio certificate might also be required but its not compulsory

4. What hospital conduct the medical and where do I get PCC

You'll need to check the DIBP eMedical website to see the closest hospital to you... As for PCC, any major police headquarters near you should be good enough... Mine was from Iyaganku, Ibadan for example.

Thanks a lot. I have created immaccount and also printed referral letter with HAP ID. How do I schedule an appointment with the medical center?

Thanks

Bnimz:
Ah, yes, tey tey... Electronics Engineer.. EOI submitted on the 3rd of November for 189 only.. 60 points claimed.

PCC done, Medicals done..

Na ITA dey jump and pass me for the past two rounds now. Man just siddown dey look.

You be sure man o!, am also waiting for ITA and I think I should follow your steps and do medical and PCC in advance, please can you help answer the following questions :

1. How much does the medical & PCC cost?
2. How long does it take to get medical result outcome?
3. What docs would the hospital and police need from me?
4. What hospital conduct the medical and where do I get PCC

Thanks

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please can i buy treasury bill using my first bank savings account?