Blaqman:


GOOD MORNING ALL, CAN ANYONE ADVISE HOW LONG IT TAKES FOR A PH,D STUDENT VISA TO BE APPROVED AFTER COLLECTING MY VISA BACK FROM SOUTH AFRICA. IT IS ALMOST SIX WEEKS TO TWO MONTHS NOW THAT I COLLECTED MY VISA BACK FRO SA AND I HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING REGARDING MY SUBMITTED VISA APPLICATION BECAUSE THE STATUS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM SUBMITTED.

ugsams:


Na that Lagos life make me survive them because my street OT was well ahead of their plot.

ugsams:


Funny enough I always find myself missing that Lagos life many times, New Zealand can be quite boring and lonely at times.

davodyguy:
my people, I just submitted my application now paid 211 NZL dollar

ugsams:


I get your point, Auckland is about the only place where I feel alive here... I like the busy and bigger cities. Unfortunately I haven't been to Wellington yet. As for Huntly I heard lots of negative stories about the place which I didn't take serious until I have my own personal experience. I will never live there for any reason.

georgee:
@femijck

For one to apply for Skilled immigration visa in New Zealand, do i need to have a job offer before i can apply.
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My major is banking
9 years experience in International Trade

ugsams:


yeah bro, it is really not a small figure, it takes sacrifice, discipline and extra hours of work to achieve. Also, I think cost of living is a little bit cheaper down here in Hamilton.

ugsams:


It's achievable, it all depends on your lifestyle, how long and hard you're willing to work and your pay rate.

ugsams:


Congratulations on becoming a Kiwi and well-done for keeping the thread alive. Many people may not understand how much sacrifice you make in order to respond to the queries here especially when we consider the time difference. Many times I have set out to respond to questions, typed half way and then break is over at work(you can only use phone during break or after work) or one thing comes up and that will be the end.

To everyone who is considering making a move here, I will say go for it if you have the resources and opportunities to come here legally. Working condition is good, quality of life is nice and the people are very polite and respectful. Your rights are protected and generally it's safe here. However, if you're not going to be in Auckland prepare for a laid back life which was a challenge to someone like me at first.

djavu82:


Thanks for the detailed explanation.
I have a job in Nigeria now and it's not dt bad though but am qualified for the NZ skilled migrant program under d long term skilled shortage program. Therefore, I will be given a PR (as per what I read) but I also read u won't be qualified for some benefits until after 24months. Such benefits whixh u r not qualified for includes support if u do not work.

So Am doing some computations to see if it's worth exploring. I have checked my score and likely to score 165 meaning, I can be selected from d EOI pool. I have assessed my university transcript by NZQA body whixh is valid for 5years...

But sincerely, the only thing I still find interesting yet is the citizenship after 5years and International job experience...Now, I want to be sure if working alone, I can save money, pay my bills and not have a stressful life reason I am asking for some of dz info.

Anyway, is there anything like a room and parlour (Like we call it here)....pending when i finds my feet to get a bigger apartment...what's d idea of the cost...

Thanks for d info so far

djavu82:
Thank u for this info...

I sincerely appreciate.

Am just kinda worried dt if u begin to pay $500 per week without bills whixh is roughly $2000 per month, dt means u must get a job dt is roughly $5000 or $6000 per month ex Tax.

djavu82:




Ok noted.

My questions are not directly related to this thread...Anyway,
1. Please in which state or province of NZ do blacks reside or Nigerians
2. Where do u advise as settlement base for any Nigerian
3. What is the average monthly rent for a 2bedroom apartment in dz area.

Thanks

davodyguy:

As usual, no booklet.

I left Lagos, went to Abeokuta, paid ₦35,000 instead of ₦17,000 official money, yet still story.

I'm just tired of everything. I believe so much in Nigeria, but with the way are going now, I just might give up.

On Monday, I have to visit Abeokuta again to go beg the director and possibly bribe him so my passport can be printed.

Nigeria is almost finished

davodyguy:


My passport is still not ready yet

AyodejiAyeni:


Student Visa. I am self-sponsored.

djavu82:
Femijck....I need ur email please...

Or please chat mi up via dejipekun@yahoo.com

StarUp:
That car was parked before it was burnt...he was either killed and burnt in his car or he swapped bodies and disappeared somewhere to enjoy his loot with a new girl... But if you ask me, I will say it was a case of murder because the sitting posture of the body remains in the car says it all.

ezinwaJesu:


You don't have to pay tuition before Visa application. Start your application with your unconditional offer of place and ensure your medical and x-ray test reference number is handy because you can't submit an application for students visa up to one year without the result.

Once Immigration is satisfied with your application, you will receive what is called "Approval In Principle (AIP)".
Once your application is approved in principle, you pay your full one year tuition immediately and send the receipt to INZ for confirmation. Students Visa is usually issued up to 5 days after submitting receipt of tuition payment.

Remember your Nigerian Passport must go to South Africa for confirmation before an AIP. So get everything ready along with a passport handling fee of R505.

Best of luck.

davodyguy:


Thanks.

I haven't submitted. If you check the image, you'll see unsubmitted.

I'll cancel and then open fresh accounts for the others. It's more of helping them to fill form online and nothing more

davodyguy:

Hello chief
See the attached image.

That's my realme account.

It is legal to help others submit their applications using my created account and at the same time submit mine without doing group application?

If you look at the image, you'll see 2 applications

The first one with a name is for the guy I'm helping, while mine is below without a name, as my passport is still being processed in Abeokuta.

Please advise if their any negative implications
Thanks

Lekster:
Good day sir,
Please kindly advice me I just came across this thread.. I’m in my early 30’s And willing to leave this country..
please what type of visa can I apply for sir
I have just O’level
I had to stop to face hustle when I couldn’t cope again
I learnt painting at time.. I’m self employed now I have my business registered under Cac I have saved some amount for this..
Your advice is needed
What type of visa will be ok for me ? And how do I do about it?
With what I read on the thread school fees is exorbitant over there
I’m planning to write Ietls before on general training
@femijck

ourhumanity:
hello House. please where can one carry out XRAY for Australia visa application in Lagos?

davodyguy:
At 11:00pm, Go sleep

ezinwaJesu:



Bros I guess this is your first post on Nairaland. How do you win our confidence.

ezinwaJesu:


@Femi: Can someone working in New Zealand comfortably save $20k per annum after tax, rent and all other personal expenses

Blaqman:
Please can anyone advise me the current exchange rate for New Zealand Dollar to Naira, I just want to be sure.
Also confirm if I the internet conversion rate is realistic.

davodyguy:


I don't want to over do, but the list of documents I compiled for submission, hope it wouldn't be too much



1 Intl passport
2. Letter of Invitation
3. Marriage certificate
4. CAC documents as business owner
5. All professional qualifications
6. Passport Photograph
7. Statement of account
8. Letter from Sponsor to Embassy(HR writing letter)
9. Evidence of previous travel
10. Hotel reservation
11. Ticket itinerary showing reservation
12. List of my landed properties with their values
13. Family photographs
14. List of floating assets(Stocks, Treasury bills, Bonds)
15. Self introduction letter
16. Evidence of attending previous two conferences In Tokyo and Sydney respectively
17. List of some top clients and letters of engagement showing ongoing projects
18. Two bank reference letters showing company's financial solvency of the firm
19. Evidence of paying taxes, company and Personal Income tax
20. Evidence of registration for the conference



Some of us intend to submit our applications on June 3rd, 2019 as there would be public holiday after Ramadan from 4th to 6th of June. We must allow ample time for the ECO to process our applications.

Hope I'm not over doing it

davodyguy:
Femi, days of reckoning is fast approaching. We are nearing June 3rd submission date

anthney87:

FEMI. please I have sent you a PM more than trice. please get to me via mail pls.

ezinwaJesu:
Thank you comrades for your input. I just confirmed the recommended means of paying Passport handling fee from VFS website for applicants outside SA who applied online. If you have Domiciliary account with any bank, simply take a printout of the document I attached here along with your cheque book and passport number and walk into your bank. Identify the Funds transfer desk and request for an international funds transfer. Give them a copy of the printed document so they can pick all the necessary bank details of VFS South Africa.

As stated on top of this document, your transaction reference number must be: your passport number, your phone number and your full name as it appears on your passport. If you do not have a DOM account, ask any of your friends to help you with his account. As long as the transaction reference captures your details, you are good to go.

Once the transaction is complete, take a copy of the teller or any evidence of the transaction they will give you and attach it to your passport and send through UPS or any fast courier company. Remember our passports must get to them maximum 20 days after online submission of application.

Good luck comrades.

Femi, hope your kiwi wife sabi cook. We plenty dey come ohhh. Naija must represent. Isee...�

solin:
Yes, you can show POF for each of your kids, wife, an self. You don't need to send money. Print your statement of account and perhaps your wife statement of account, print a travel itenary, your soa should cover your flight tickets. Get a recommendation letter from your bank. Also, you can apply together as a family no need for separate registration.