Congratulations Disectur!!

Omooloriredade:

Congratulations.
So many in that your thread that are ignorant of this. I remember meeting one Engineering graduate at Fatai Williams. I was almost begging him to go via PR but the guy didn't yield. He claims he doesn't like PR wahala that when he gets there he can always process it. I just left him......too much money.....omo baba Olowo.

Many of them studying here know nothing about PR. Some argue when you tell them it's possible to get PR from naija. And they keep spending thousands on schools fees every semester.

jayooh:


Pls guys I'm awaiting responses oh

Cc: Jukeblam, iceberg, Cottyekundayo,Bnimz,

You can send me your episodes bro.

Cheers!

SegunWamiri:
Hello guys, trust our weekend is coming up well.

I've got a little concern and I need your input on this. I understand that Form 1023 can be used to correct wrong answers provided in one's visa application while it is still in progress. What about after decision (negative) has been made? About a year ago, a visa agent gave some wrong information about me in a SC 600 application he made on my behalf.... In my times of ignorance/desperation/impatience.. Smiles...Can this be corrected just before one puts in another application with the accurate information?

Fill in the right info this time around. But later CO might contact you about it then you can provide a detailed explanation of what happened the last time.

Grants everywhere!!!

Congrats to everyone. Best wishes...

majiouk2002:


Sept 12, 2017: Direct Grant
Apr 6 2018: IED

Congratulations bro!!

einsteino:


but I hear it is impossible to practise as a nigerian educated Engr there except i acquire an australian degree.

Big congrats to everyone who got grant and ITA.

We dey expect all of you.

jamson, well done oh! Your iya is inside microwave.

wonlasewonimi:


In short, you did not tamba abi?

Gerrout!!

I only pissed nah

ifyalways:

I'm yet to see an international airport where trolleys are free.

@Topic, welcome to Nigeria!

LOL.... really?


I'm yet to see one where trolleys are not free..and I've been to a lot.... maybe just the specific ones you mentioned.

About the topic.. it's so bad... was at MMIA in July. Wanted to use the bathroom before leaving. The cleaner asked if I need a tissue paper or water. I asked what he meant and he asked again confidently.... lol.... When I was done he held the hand soap and gave me a bit of it. So instead of putting those supplies in the right places, he was in control of everything and expected me to find something for him at the end...

Even inside toilet..... only in naija....

mamajaz:

Hmmmmmm....okay sir. I was thinking it's not possible to process PR while on 457 and that age point would have dropped by the time one has completed the terms and time of the said visa.

You can process 189 while on 457, and then switch to PR when you get grant.

mamajaz:
Please house, if a person's occupation can be sponsored on 489& 457, and the person already had positive assessment, which visa type of these two is much more advisable
Can one change from 489 to 457 even if one is waiting for grant in 489.
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The person will require company sponsorship for 457. And with the new changes, it has become more difficult.

Best thing is to wait for 489 since it's a pathway to PR.

Once again, I say a big thanks to everyone. Amen to all your prayers. God bless you all.

Ifexsco:


10/08/2017: Grant for self and spouse.

IED for wife: 03/01/2018



This your grant sweet me o!!!!���Congrats my buddy! God be praised! Oya unto other things like that big professional job etc etc.

Yes boss!!!!

Omooloriredade:
Congrats Iceberg54. Your timeline would pass for a best seller. Very interesting timeline. Take care of that woman very well. Lol

Will do.

Thanks so much.

praiseisgood:
Congrats Iceberg54.

What a wait!

Thank God it ends in praise.

Dat means madam's leg is fantamaglorious. Ese Iyawo dara.

LooL.. beeni. You're right.

bellong:
@Iceberg54,

Congratulations.. happy at the outcome.. Better than the initial plan. It is well with your home.


Could people please stop quoting long comments, it makes reading difficult on phone..

Thanks for understanding.

Thanks a lot boss!!!

oknee:
Congrats iceberg54. That was a long wait .

Thank you ma. Yes it was.

koleefem05:
Congrats @iceberg54.
No wedding gift could be more unique.

yes o.. you're correct!

lalaazo:
Congrats @ iceberg; nah so so good news and flood of grants we go dey see henceforth (By His Grace)

Congratulations to you too.

thanks

thank you guys. I appreciate. God bless you all and grant your desires.

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.

06/06/2017: Replied DIBP. Sent form 1436. Uploaded relationship proofs. And other documents showing we will get married in July.

15/06/2017: DIBP requested for additional applicant payment.

16/06/2017: Payment made.

19/06/2017: DIBP sent email acknowledging payment. Spouse assessed as valid. Added on Immi account. Started uploading Spouse’s documents.

08/07/2017: Got married.

09/07/2017: Uploaded marriage certificate. Frontloaded PCC and medicals for spouse instead of waiting for CO contact.

10/08/2017: Grant for self and spouse.

IED for wife: 03/01/2018

The wait was worth it!

Special thanks to Chief Jamson (my brother), Oga Bellong, Ifexsco, Malkingburg for the enormous support and guidance. God bless you all.

Moral lessons:
Be patient
Be prayerful
Seek for help when in doubt

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

You people should leave my brother alone joor!

Mavrick2012:
Guys, abeg na which country be Asia again?
Abi, when im die, them see some parts of im body for China, some in Japan, while other parts in Saudi Arabia, Philippines, India, Malaysia, Korea? Lol

I wonder o....

Michaelamo:



But I read on their website that the spouse of a PR could stay with a 820 visa, which is a temporary one pending the outcome of the 801 which is the permanent one. Though it's costly this way.

Yeah, spouse gets 820 after 17 months (varies).. and then 801 two years after that, if they are still married.

Michaelamo:



This one shock me oo, bro how do you mean? So if I got my PR today and comes back say in 9 months time. I can't easily go back with my bride? Or she can't even join me in say some fee months after. Why?

No you can't. Except she applies for a tourist visa and come for a few months. But ultimately she will have to return when it expires and wait until partner visa is granted.

petetherock:
Nairalnders goodmorning, just got a wonderful news from my friend this morning about his ITA to NSW. Am here to ask this question on his behalf, he plans to travel alone for now due to financial constraints on visa fees and flights to Australia for his wife and two kids, However, he wants to know if he can proceed without medicals for every member of his family for now since they will be coming in a few months time after he is settled, or must everyone do a medicals now to continue his application? Thank you. your kind responses are very expedient @this time thanks to a wonderful community.

Let him look for the money o.. and include everyone in the application. If he gets PR alone and decides to bring them later na die o. Partner visa alone costs 7k, processing time is 17 months... and partner will only be given a temporary visa and wait for another two years to get a PR.

ZoeW:

Hmmm.... conflicting information everywhere o! Thanks for the advice sha. I think its better to be safe than to be sorry. I would use the 'diploma' like that.
But is there anyone that has scaled through visa application just using a certificate which was not assessed by any body to claim points for education? It would be good to know 'cos this is a very interesting topic

No you can't. If I remember well, when filling application form post ITA, you will be asked to provide the relevant assessing authority when you enter your qualification. And when Dipb checks they would see the qualification assessed which is not BSc in this case.

Just create another EOI for state nomination if you don't want to wait for 189. You should get nominated in no time.

Cheers!

kehinde1947:


he said its 2 years employment visa.

hope you never pay sha. ......

stanlo300:


finally positive outcome from EA this morning.Thanks
to the big Oga and every body that have shared
information here.special thanks to my Boss
jamson for all the encouragement and proofreading
of my CDR.PTE-A loading
material Engineering.

Congrats Chief.... All the best

mamajaz:

The larger the better.
@mctowel01, Congrats. Do enjoy madam Jameson's great meals ( she's a great cook).
By the way, when did iceberg turned a "he"? I do think him be woman nah....

Chai! That Fried rice!!

Mama. last time I checked, I was a man.. Don't know about next time sha

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No vex baba... I've been busy with some things.

Thanks.