God bless you for this peace, you’ve hit the nail on the head. I did notice that you added the fact that she’s colored as a disadvantage, which is quite true if we want to face reality. Well done.

crackkhaus:

Surely you must realize that when people don't like you, it really won't matter if you're doing nothing wrong, they would still find a way to make you look bad.

The bias against Meghan was watered by none other but herself. You can see one of the articles you posted called her 'dictatorial', they may not be far from the truth.

I followed the whole ruckus leading up to their wedding in 2018 up until the wedding itself. You should not take my word for it though, you could make some findings on your own regarding just how much she tried to break almost every protocol regarding how the wedding should go.
A lot of things were changed/altered just to accommodate her preferences - from the flower choices, to the aisle leading up to the alter that was made wider because it's what she wanted, etc.. There was a lot more which I can't even recall off the top of my head.

Now no one is saying she couldn't have creative control over her own wedding, but when you marry into a monarchy that has a certain way of doing things in keeping with age-long traditions as old as her own ancestors, then she probably should have simmered down a little. She got what she wanted most of the time because the monarchy were happy enough to make Diana's little boy happy, but she took it too far and got used to it.
After the wedding, she kept trying to get them to do things her way and most of the time she would get it, but guess what, the British people only resented her for it because she was now effectually implying that their ways of doing things was not good enough for her, her own way was better...it wasn't just an emotional bride trying to make her wedding day perfect anymore, this was a woman who had no respect for the Monarchy and its ways. She confirmed what they already suspected and gave oxygen and water to the bias already working against her. And to make it worse, she was not even that big a celebrity in Hollywood in the first place.

This kind of resentment will obviously make them troll her at every given opportunity...no one holds a grudge more than the British.

If say, a single never divorced well brought-up Beyoncé (still black and American) was the one who married into the royal family, she may even get a softer landing than Meghan. If a Beyoncé DIL wanted the Queen MIL to dance single ladies inside Buckingham Palace, she may have gotten away with it, just because she is a Beyoncé. Get my point?

Meghan already had everything working against her from the start - previous failed marriage, dysfunctional family set-up, being biracial, and an American actress (not even an A-list, which may have been a plus). The least she could have done to warm her way into the hearts and minds of the British people, is to at least appear that she gave a shit about the way things are done.

I'm NOT sorry to type this, but I will because it is what it is:
Meghan did not do Windsor a favor by marrying Harry, Windsor in fact did her a favor by allowing her become a part of their family and she should have acted accordingly and not take a mile when given an inch.

It's what it is.

StOla:
Nigerians are the problem with Nigeria.

I still don't know why I am so different? How can an apple fall so far from the tree?

Why are we so determined that we must make something extra to our lawful wages, by engaging in corrupt acts?

I remember my early work days as an after-sales repair tech, when people try to even give money for repairs of their warranty products, either to speed up the lead time or to show appreciation for providing a prompt repair service, I always turned down such money and told them it was their right to enjoy such service.

I further found myself in an industry where people earn millions, but still find a way to fraudulently accrue some extra thousands they do not merit.

What is so tempting in cheating your fellow man or employer that already over-pamper you?

Get a Nigerian to run a public agency or a private firm, and he is already contemplating fraudulent schemes to fiddle with the books, or to extort contractors and vendors before recommending their services or products.

I would not even bother with sales representatives. If the employers knew how much their products are actually sold to government, private firms and individuals, their sluggish annual profits would have been a financial windfall. While those buying would have eliminated a lot of waste due to high costs purchase by their fraudulent procurement team.

Yet, these criminal workers are the ones that complain the most.

I will live on an honest wage and whatever profits I can make from my investments. If I get to be wealthy, I would have earned it, but not at the expense of extortion, theft and fraud.

You have summarised the problem in Nigeria with just this post! Everyone is complaining of corrupt government officials when they themselves are the captain of the corruption team. Zero integrity! They make millions and billions and build big houses through corrupt practices while the road leading to their mansions are non-motorable.
I’m quite surprised that you still live in Nigeria. It simply means that there is still hope for Nigeria

uckennety:



Is chadstone inclusive?

Sure. That’s Melbourne

uckennety:


Please can i know the whatsapp group

If you are living in Melbourne or regional Victoria send me a Pm with your name and mobile number.

Joshuaoseoboh:

See yourself "petty stealing" I pray you are not a victim of robbery one day. In fact you self na part of the problem. Na joke oh

So burning someone alive is the solution to “big stealing??”

Joshuaoseoboh:

you are wrong, its because we have failed to use our PVC wisely

Your PVC will not vote in someone from the moon or another planet but it will vote in same NIGERIANS with same mentality like that guy calling for the man to be burnt alive for petty stealing.

Gourdoinc:
where is the tyre, where is the fuel. nobody there had any sense. burn the man and reduce the population. we can't suffer theives in government and yet suffer theives amongst the citizenry.

go and hustle like everyone else. carry kpon kpon of need be. all legit hustle is a hustle.

It’s because of this kind of mentality that Nigeria is 1000 years behind civilized world.

On another note, anyone living in Melbourne/ Melbourne Suburbs or Regional Victoria ( new migrant or been living here for awhile), we have a WhatsApp group where we share ideas, tips to living in Melbourne, Job opportunities etc.

If you would like to join, send me a PM and I will add you to the group.

PS: This is for only those living in Victoria. (Other states and territories not invited . Go and form your own group )

AdeyinkaSeun:


What is totally opposite in what I described?
That shops don’t close at 5pm?
That internet is not slow? Australia has about the slowest internet amongst the developed world. It’s internet speed is ranked 50th in the world.
That Melbournians aren’t racially profiling blacks because of a few Sudanese?
That crime is not on the increase?

Don’t lose focus of my write up. It’s not discourage anybody from relocating to Melbourne or Australia but not to expect too much. There are third world problems here too. I lived in Nigeria for 25years before my company transferred me to the UK. I was there for 4 years before being transferred again to Finland and Switzerland. I never experienced all these issues which I I have experienced in Australia. Well it might be a case of different strokes for different folks.

True tho. Different strokes for different folks. But like I said my experience is totally opposite of your and I sincerely hope you do find peace anywhere you finally decide to settle.

Just out of curiosity, did you get a professional job in the same capacity like your previous job in Naija? I ask cos that might also contribute to your assertions of life in Melbourne

AdeyinkaSeun:
This is just my honest opinion. You can decide to take it or leave it. I know there are people who love it the way it is but before you crucify me, remember I’m only voicing out my experience of living in Australia for the last 13 months.
Melbourne is nothing but a huge disappointment. Run down houses and streets everywhere. The culture of keeping a well kept garden is non existent. An array of ugly old bungalow interspersed with one storied semi modern houses. The cbd looks second world, the suburbs are nothing but disappointing

Cheers guys!

Hi, I’ve been living in Melbourne for the past 9 months and my experience is totally opposite of what you just described.

I got my first professional job in two months, moved in to a new house, haven’t experienced any blackout or racism ( note, I’m the only black guy where I work. Maybe they do it in my back, can’t tell). And trust me, I’ve been to UK and a lot of other European countries and I know what is obtainable there. In my honest opinion, Melbourne is totally opposite of what you just described.

orijintv:


Guy dont be a hater!! Burnaboy is the best and most underated artist in Africa, Nigeria to be precised. Forget his bad boy behavior and listen to pure music.

I always tell people this. Lyrics, mix, presentation, everything is always spot on. Also he has a unique style of music. Can’t think of any ‘popular ‘ MC now better than Burna. Grossly underrated dude. Sad �

Elnino4ladies:



Burna boy is more talented than Davido and wizkid put together.

Absolutely true!!, he’s just grossly underrated.

Cognito79:


I reckon it will be faster for you than your wife. This is my opinion and it is up to you to take it or leave it. If you are not very desperate and in urgent to leave Nigeria, suspend the student application process and start your PR.

Nominate bricklayer as your occupation. Check anzsco description for bricklayer or any other related occupation to building. Building technician is not on the list, bricklayer comes very close..

Age- ?
Qualification. 10
Experience. 15
English?

Fill the two blank, bricklayer is not competitive, you can get invitation fast provided you can get 60-65points.

The decision is up to you but if I were in your situation, I wouldn't spend such money on student visa when I can get a PR and still get to do masters for free.

Best advice!
But masters here is not for free tho

frank043:


You used just payslips and reference letter? Which assessing body assessed you? EA... VETASSESS?

Thanks

EA. Payslips, reference letter, employment letter, confirmation letter.

dannycrane77:


Please o, I don't have tax certificate, just payslips and company reference letter + account statement if need be. Is this sufficient to prove work experience. Has any1 in the house been sucessful both in assessment n visa without tax certificate.

Yes, what you have should do. I also didn't submit tax certificates and I got positive response and PR eventually.

catchdwind4rmkd:
Mate,
I tried contacting you about the subject last Sunday but your mobile wasn't connecting.
Hope to meet you there.

Sorry mate, I'm on a business trip to Asia, Should be back to Australia next weekend. Pls text me the details.

frank043:


You are on point! All these assessing bodies can mess one up with slashing of work experience. I will be going in for EA assessment and wont be doing work experience. It's better to leave experience assessment at DIBP's discretion rather than paying higher and getting a cut on authentic work experience acquired.

Hi, you can only claim points from work experience that has been validated by the assessment body (in this case EA) The years of experience is boldly written on the outcome letter and that's the years of experience that you can claim in your application with DIBP.

tyosho:


Thanks for bringing up my previous posts.i had even forgotten about it.

The aged care/disability matter didn't happen again as we both got other jobs.

Bellong is coming to Melbourne this month end so we are all planning to have a meet.We go get plenty pictures to upload then.
Please if we have any melbourne nairalanders that Bellong is yet to contact,please raise your hand so details can be sent to you for our groove

Hand raised !!!

Hello guys,

Finally landed in Melbourne with Wiffey. The journey was very very long but quite interesting . Used Emirates and had 2 stop overs. One in Dubai and another at Singapore. (Tho the stop over at Singapore was quite short. Just to drop off some passengers and pick up some others).

Just like vinsmoft said, we were received by some IOM staffs at Dubai who helped us to locate our boarding gate for the connecting flight to Melbourne ( not like we couldn't) and also ensured that we boarded the plane successfully. However unlike Vinsmoft case, we were not hosted in any all expense paid Lounge with buffet. The guy just showed us where to sit till our flight was ready and he disappeared. We were actually looking forward to the all expenses paid lounge but ...

The immigration checks was without hassles. Filled in the entry card and declared all the food stuff we were carrying. The immigration office just asked us some few questions about the food stuffs and just stamped our cards. Our bags were not even checked.

For accommodation, we are temporarily putting up with a family friend and looking to get our own soonest like ASAP. So please any one in Melbourne who can lease out a room to us while we share the bills, please hit me up. We are more than willing and able...

For job, I am currently looking to get a white card within this week so as to pick up some temporary job, while still hustling to get the professional ones. Will update you guys with the outcome..

We already registered for TFN. Will get it in 28 days time. We will open bank accounts within today and also register for Medicare and center link.

That's all for now, will update the house subsequently as things goes...

Vinsmuft:


Just ensure that the foodstuff are dry e.g. dry fish, cray fish, beans flour (for moi moi) etc. Put them in a transparent bag that can be sealed and make sure you label them. You wont have any issues in Naija except the Immigration guys asking for their usual tip. When you are given the declaration form while in en route to Australia, please indicate that you are carrying some foodstuff. Aussie Immigration guys wont have a problem as long you had declared them earlier on the form. They will simply ask to see the declared foodstuff and send you on your way almost immediately. Also if you have money above AUD 10,000 (either in the USD equivalent or the actual AUD), you must declare it and show them the physical cash at the Australian immigration.

Thanks bro, really appreciate!

Vinsmuft thanks for the response. Will ensure to get there on time to avoid the wahala at MMA.

How about food stuffs, did you take some and how did they clear it. Did you have any issues at Melbourne regarding the food stuffs?

Vinsmuft:
Updates:

The Journey

The journey though long, was very pleasant on Emirates. IOM waited for us at Dubai and took us to an all expense paid lounge where we waited for the connecting flight to Melbourne. In that lounge was a small buffet where we ate and drank without paying a kobo. Summary: Please if you can, go ahead and book with IOM. I highly recommend them pls.
Cheers guys. Will update you as I go along

Thanks bro for the update. Will be coming in Melbourne too. Leaving 9ja Saturday 20th to get to Melbourne on Sunday 22nd. We bought the ticket via IOM and going tru emirates via Dubai. Quick question, how did IOM get tru to you in Dubai? I'm asking so as to know if they will be expecting us too.

Congratulations yinlak

lawland:
Did your CO state the reason why the letter was rejected?

Nope. They simply requested for same document again. CAse officers hardly state reasons.

lawland:
Hi all,
Just a quick question, Has anyone from Nigeria been asked to provide evidence of functional English for their migrating partner? If yes, was his or academic certificate and transcript enough or did immigration request for letter from the school?


cc Bellong

For migrating partner, there are two cases;
1. If you want to claim points from your partner then the migrating partner will require proficient English ( band 6 in each module of IELTS or 50 points in PTE in addition to positive education/skills accessmeant.
2. If you do not intend to claim points from your migrating partner, then the partner require proof of functional English. ( 4.5 in IELTS, 30 points in PTE. A letter from the university stating that the course was taught in English language in addition to academic transcript might be sufficient but this is solely at the discretion of the case officer. In my case, it was rejected and my partner had to take PTE hence it's always safer to take English exams to avoid unnecessary time wasting)

verocharles:
Happy Easter to all.

You wouldn't have a problem, you should be fine. Just submit the relevant documents and pay slips. If you also have a detailed publication from the company that shows the change of name, then you can add it. The company should have a website, hence such details as change of name will be on the website and EA/DIBP can confirm from same. Cheers!

Edet08:
Good day Engineers in the house. Please I've read through the first 50 pages of this thread and have a question to ask. I studied Mechanical engineering in Madonna University and I've worked for five years in an oil servicing company. How do I go about writing my three career episodes since I've worked with just one company? Do I use different projects for each of the three episodes? Also would I be required to present salary statement? Thanks.

Yes, use differnt projects that you have worked to write the three career episode. Note that it has to be very closely related to the skills you are nominating. Read the EA MSA booklet very well from the first word to the last word before attempting to write the episode.

Yes you will need your payslips. The last month of the submitted payslip will be the end month for the relevant work experience calculation.

cuteannie02:


Ok, don't know what is happening, I got failure notice twice trying to reply u. So I have sent u a nairaland email request. Reply and let's see

Ok thanks, i got it finally. Sent you an email as well.
Thanks!

cuteannie02:



Hi; please kindly resend cos I didn't get it. Cheers.

Ok i sent it again. Thanks..

@cuteannie02 hi, this is koolhunk. I sent you a PM please do check your mail...

izykvision0:


Ooh that'cool. 190 or 189? What area are u looking at?

189. Area? If you mean accommodation, we still haven't gotten anything concrete yet but working on something and really hoping it works out too. *fingers crossed *

izykvision0:


They are sold in square metres not plot. So 242ms - 280ms range between $160k -$200k in suburbs of melbourne.

Great one bro! I've been following up on your posts, quite inspiring! Myself and my wife will be moving finally to Melbourne by next month . Hope to tap in to this goodies as well. Thanks so much for this insight.