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KIKIADE:
hello house.
what is the best way to bring ones family to OZ after sometime if as a 189 applicant one doesn't include them in the process OR if they are included but one doesn't ve the financial might to process them.

doyen06:
Kikiade I have sent it to your email address. The center in Ibadan is at Lister building, Laidera consulting firm. You can contact me on email if you need help getting there.

doyen06:
I have forwarded the PTE materials to; femiquadrim@gmail.com, sarmec2009@yahoo.com and hordunayodt@gmail.com.

malmo:
PTE preparation useful sites

https://pteacademicreview./about/

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BxSAhiEs5XzvX3lNSnRxc3NWcU0&usp=sharing

https://pteacademicreview./category/writing/


http://www.utshrestha.com.np/2016/01/collocation-03-some-more-examples-on.html

http://www.pearson-pte.com/

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=pte+english+test+tips&nohtml5=False

johnsontade:
Thanks bro, all i used to prepare was the Macmillian PTE test builder i got from someone on expatforum's PTE thread in addition to the Test simulation i got from scrollmeout. Can share them with you via dropbox.

johnsontade:
EA doesn't accept PTE. There is no time limit from thr day of graduation but main issue is that you have to write a 3 episode CDR based on projects you have been involved in.

You can write an episode on your final year project but you need 2 more episodes which would make more sense if they are based on your post graduation work experience even if its just 1 yr experience.

johnsontade:
Thanks

I wouldn't say i really prepared that hard for PTE but i think why i was able to score high was simply because of the exam structure.

It involves more activities compared to Ielts that made it more interesting and i took it with the mindset that i was just playing around with an English app on PC which eased off the pressure but took the timing very seriously like i was truly writing an exam.

The 2 materials i used for practice were Pte macmillian testbuilder which i got on expatforum and the Pte test simulation given to me by scrollmeout. I can share this files with you via dropbox cos they are too heavy to be sent via mail.

johnsontade:
Thanks bro, all i used to prepare was the Macmillian PTE test builder i got from someone on expatforum's PTE thread in addition to the Test simulation i got from scrollmeout. Can share them with you via dropbox.

johnsontade:
So speechless right now. God has finally perfected it...you would recall i posted earlier about PTE and my EA assessment sometimes in December.

Well, Just got my 189 visa grant and still cant believe my eyes. Everything just happened too fast than i expected and i just knew it was God all through. Here is my timeline below:

1st PTE: L90, R78, S79, W90 (27/11/2015)

PTE: L90, R86, S87, W90   (09/12/2015)

EA Applied: 16/12/2015

EA Outcome: Positive (22/12/2015)

EOI Lodged: 22/12/2015

EOI Invitation: 7/01/2016

Medicals & PCC: 08/01/2016

Lodged: 12/01/2016 (Frontloaded Medicals & PCC)

Medicals Cleared: 18/01/2016

Grant: 29/01/2016.

To the PR hopefuls out there, i pray you all get your grants soonest than expected.

Really appreciate everyone in this house from inception including those that had left from bossladymo, Jennykadry, ferdimako to bellong, NNBB2012, scrollmeout...the list goes on.

piusford:
There is one centre in Ibadan. Lister building.

johnsontade:
PTE should have an Ibadan centre but i think a simple google search on PTE Academic registration would have given you an instant answer to this question.

I don't think there are any recent ample CDR's out there and EA does anti-plagiarism check and would detect no matter how little. Just download the Engineer Australia MSA booklet and follow the instructions there to write your CDR...its not that hard as long as what you're writing is truly your own work.

For 189 point calculation, i suggest you spend at least little time to read through this forum as it has been discussed more than a million times or better-still go to www.border.gov.au and read through the visa point requirements.

N.B: When it comes to making life decisions to migrate or proceeding with a visa application process especially PR, i think its always better if a little personal research is done at least because no one on this forum is an agent and we all got our info via personal research and spending unlimited hours reading through forums like Nairaland & Expatforum. Saying this because i still can't believe you just asked how to register for PTE Exam.

Regards

johnsontade:
I took both exams at the Pearson Education office in Ikeja. I think they have about 4 centres in Lagos alone.

okpas12:
As for the documents needed to apply for TRA, the best option is to visit their website and follow the requirement / steps in the application guide. It actually took them 50working days to send my outcome.I really don't know much about EA, but TRA is AUD1000 while EA is about AUD800. I opted for 341111 because that is where i felt i would get a positive outcome and i eventually got it.

pingu2k5:
I have my PR. Thanks.

NNBB2012:
No, you don't need to pay as at the time of your application. I will still advise you to lodge it together even if it means borrowing the money. Lodging their application separately will eventually cost you more and it is a long journey. Your wife will not be given PR directly but rather spouse visa, which is temporary for two years before PR. I beg look for the money.

KIKIADE:
Sir,
Thanks!
Fine, I will include them as non- migrating family members but If I want them to come and join me later after sometime ,how will I go about it legally and how smooth and straightforward is it. Sorry, the money I have now will only take care of me alone.

pingu2k5:
Congrats NNBB2012. More blessings sir.

NNBB2012:
Sure, It is possible. All you need to do is to include them as non-migrating family members.

chase123:
hello Everyone in the house,read this http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/may/22/more-australians-now-relocating-to-new-zealand-than-the-other-way-round . Recently New Zealand economy is booming,while Australia economy which depends on mining is on the verge of collapsing,many australians have started to migrate to new zealand. read the link for more details. i just decided to share this

NNBB2012:
I strongly plead with you to look for the money and include them in your application at once. You will even benefit more by bringing them with you. Your children would be entitled to Tax benefits right from day one that they enter Australia, although this is subject to income. We are talking about roughly 1500AUD per fortnights. You could actually recoup the money within 1 month of their arrival. Applying separately for them could take longer time than necessary. So, be guided accordingly.

okpas12:
Just got a positive response from Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). My seven years experience was assessed as being equivalent to at least three years in Australia and also only my National Dilpoma (ND) was assessed as being equivalent to AQF cert III instead of my Higher National Diploma (HND).

KIKIADE:
Sir, I must say a big thank you for your time and concern
Age -38
qualification -HND
Years of experience (Electrical Engineering Technician )-15
Sir, Please can I mail you privately

NNBB2012:
Age?
Education qualification?
Years of experience relevant to your nominated occupation?
Scores in English test?

Factor Description Points
Age 18–24 years 25
25–32 years 30
33–39 years 25
40–44 years 15
45–49 years 0
English language ability
Test results must be no older than three years immediately before the day on which the visa application was made. Competent English:
• score of at least 6 on each of the four components of speaking, reading, listening and writing in an IELTS test, or B on each of the four components of an OET test, or
• provide evidence that you are a citizen of and hold a passport from Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States of America 0
Proficient English: score of at least 7 on each of the four components of speaking, reading, listening and writing in an IELTS test, or B on each of the four components of an OET test 10
Superior English: score of at least 8 on each of the four components of speaking, reading, listening and writing in an IELTS test, or A on each of the four components of an OET test 20
Skilled employment

Only 20 points can be awarded for any combination of skilled employment in and outside Australia Outside Australia: skilled employment in your nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation
• In skilled employment for at least three but less than five years (of the past 10 years)
5
• In skilled employment for at least five but less than eight years (of the past 10 years) 10
• In skilled employment for at least eight and up to 10 years (of the past 10 years) 15
In Australia: skilled employment in your nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation
• In skilled employment for at least one but less than three years (of the past 10 years) 5
• In skilled employment for at least three but less than five years (of the past 10 years) 10
• In skilled employment for at least five but less than eight years (of the past 10 years) 15
• In skilled employment for at least eight and up to 10 years (of the past 10 years) 20
Qualifications Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or other doctorate of a recognised standard 20
At least a bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution or other degree of a recognised standard 15
Diploma or trade qualification completed in Australia 10
An award or qualification recognised by the assessing authority in the assessment of the skilled occupation 10
Australian study requirement One or more degrees, diplomas or trade qualifications awarded by an Australian educational institution and meet the Australian study requirement 5
Other factors Credentialled community language qualifications 5
Study in regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area (excluding distance education) 5
Partner skill qualifications 5
Professional year in Australia for at least 12 months in the four years before the day you were invited to apply 5
Nomination/sponsorship (where required) Nomination by state or territory government (visa subclass 190 only)
5
Nomination by state or territory government or sponsorship by an eligible family member to reside and work in a specified/designated area (visa subclass 489 only)
10

hayqinsbFX:
Where is the list? I want to check if civil engineering is there

pingu2k5:
I don get alert, God win. I got my grant for 190 visa yesterday. Thanks to God and good people on this thread. Below are my timeline and other details to serve as guide to others:

7-Feb-2015 Took the IELTS test N35,000
21-Feb-2015 IELTS result out (7, 7.5, 7.5,
Applied for transcripts and arranged all docs N20,000
17-Mar-2015 Applied to ICAA for skills and experience assessment A$550 (N93,495.28)
(Nominated occupation: Management Accountant)
8-May-2015 Positive assessment result, but about 6 years experience was cut to less than 2 years.
8-May-2015 Was short of 5 points because I couldn't claim points for work experience, therefore opted for 190. Lodged my EOI (selected NSW)
15-May-2015 Received invite from NSW to apply for nomination.
19-May-2015 Applied for NSW nomination via email A$300 (N49,628.94)
12-June-2015 Collected my PCC N,5000
15-June-2015 Received NSW nomination and invite to apply for 190 visa
16-June-2015 Lodged my application for visa A$3520 (N568,906.35)
1-July-2015 Concluded all Medicals including Polio certificate N45,000
5-August-2015 Received direct visa grant without contact from CO
12-June-2016 Must enter Australia before this date

The whole process took me about 7 months and cost about N817,030.57

Next step for me is to try to get a job before I land Oz (God help me). Plan to travel Jan/Feb next year.