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hayqinsbFX:
is it to late too late to start gaining admission and applying for visa againts january resumption now in australia?

No its not, Whether its SVP or AL3.. as long as you have every other thing ready.

honestpoju:
Thanks Law. Can you help me with the info i need

www.border.gov.au Read the travellers section.

honestpoju:
Good morning Bosslady. My name is Kenny and i am new on this thread. I have been reading post on it and i find out you are quite popular and highly respected. Cool! anyway,i have never traveled out of the country before,but now i am going to be traveling to Aussie sometime in October. I just want to know the dos and dont from airport(PTA,immigration, what to expect at the airport and stuffs i can travel with, etc) here in Nigeria down to Aussie.

Thank you and God bless.

Aussie is not a place, its what Australians are called, so i think you meant Oz. Anyways, i don't know it all, just think i should correct you before you make the mistake somewhere else.
By the way, Bosslady is no longer here

scholly:
I am going through the process at the moment, my hubby came to nigeria and we got married before I took the form 919 he came with and some others documents to abuja to apply for visa.

Hi Sholly, whats your hubby studying?

BKings:
Justwise, please take this man and bring back bosslady. Meanwhile, thanks Lawland and aleori for your clear response. But suppose I don't include her in my visa application but later want to do it after the visa is out, any hope? I am asking this because I may not make up my mind too soon, and folks there say 9ja girls are scarce, meaning I have to decide here

If you don't include her now, you won't be able to add her again unless you prove that the relationship was not existing at the time of your application. Its just gonna be hard. Are you coming for masters?

BKings:
@Lawland thanks for your reply.

Please how easy is it coming back home to marry, as a student, and going back with her immediately, or is it advisable to get married here before leaving so as to make it easier for her to join

Whichever way you chose will be fine... its still the same process. If you are sure she is the girl you want to marry, you might wanna add her to your application that way it will be easier to get her over.

standupguy:
There is a lot yet to be understood about OZ work permit and PR process.

Please can someone knowledgeable analyze my qualification for better understanding .

I have a 5 yrs B.Eng, in mechanical/ production enginnering. Have worked 4yrs in I.T ( system admin, technical support , hardware and software integration).

Now planning to take a 2 yrs advanced diploma in engineering technology. At Victoria university. There website calls it a nationally recognized training.

How does my post work study and possibly PR stack up.
Just for analysis sack.
Thanks

Did you study at Unizik?

BKings:
Dear all,

Pls I want to find out from those who have gotten their offers, can an extended family member (with different surnames) sponsor someone on SVP? I heard yes from some, and no from some, thats why am throwing it to the house to clear my confusion. Thanks all

Yes, an extended family member can sponsor you. Usually, Financial requestment does not apply to SVPs but be sure that your CO can request for it if the case officer is not convinced that you have enough money to take care of your education. I believe that the close relationship sponsorship only applies to Assessment level 3 applicants.

alaoeri:
Your age isn't a factor have seen a 37years old going for TAFE, actually some TAFE courses require just O level result like ETI WA any other certificate will be an added advantage, checkout www.eti.wa.au consult an agent & iron things out.

Are you in Perth?

BKings:
Hi Lawland.

Are you saying advanced diplomas are not on SVPs too?

Not all Tafes is eligible for SVP... If yours is eligible, then your AL is svp...

standupguy:
Thanks everyone, I wi ldefinitely inquiry before any comittment.

Another question which my little research hasn't been able to answer is, after an advanced diploma, how many years post graduate work permit can I get?

I know bsc and MSc and PhD lead to 18 to 4yrs.

Getting a graduate visa with advanced diploma is a long process, almost the same as Skillselect only that its not points tested. You have to make sure that your qualification 2 years study and is related to an occupation in SOL not CSOL list and you will have to undergo a skill assessment with the appropriate assessment body.

ukdave:
I dey suspect say DIBP dey read wetin we dey write here... who thinks same way?

Don't be paranoid... they got no time for this...

smile4davo:
Hey guys, not been here in a while. If there's anyone in Sydney or Melbourne who is interested in a medical kit assembler role with a multinational medical technology company(name withheld) should get resume across to me before cob Aussie time Thursday. I'm not the recruiter o but I will send d cv to HR via d company referral program and u will be called. I Can guide u thru d whole process and Gallup test but I can't influence d HR decision just hope I can help a brother. Please only PR holders o Biko I will update if there's a role that students can fill.

Nice one

I have said this before and i am saying it again, if you have submitted a visa application and haven't heard from Pretoria, Send them an email requesting an acknowledgement of your application and they will surely get back to you either with a grant or acknowledgement letter.

They only don't want you to call them on phone. This is what i did and have seen people even in this thread do.

scholly:
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Am still in the same boat with you. I lodge my application since July 14, I still haven't heard anything from them. Please help

send a mail to immigration asking for an acknowledgement of your application, be sure to include your name, dob and passport number.

erictack203:
@lawland,

Thanks for your response sir, although that is not what I meant, I mean Visa Sub-Class, not Assessment Level. e.g. Bachelors Degree and Masters by Coursework are Sub-Class 573. So which one does Advance Diploma falls into?

Oh that? My bad.. Its sub-class 572.

erictack203:
House please, what Subclass does Advance Diploma falls under? A friend is asking.

Vocational and training, Assessment level 3 for Nigeria. ..

chuksey1:
hello house. i know i am not suppose to post this here, but becos the new zealand thread has been inactive for some time and new zealand and australia have a lot of similarities i believe this is d next best place where i will get answers to my questions.

i want to apply for a new zealand student visa. i will b studying for a phd program with a duration of 3years and the requirement is that i have a minimum of 15000NZD as annual living stipend. so i will like to know the minimum amount i could have in my account for my student visa to be granted.

I haven't read New Zealand website before but i think you pretty much answered your question. I think they want you to have a minimum of 1 year living stipend in your account which is 15000NZD.

Pmiller1:
@Lawland, thanks for this info. btw i got an offer from TasTAFE for Computer System Technology package course from Cert II, III and IV to Adv Dip level 3years for $33k and also Gordon Institute of TAFE for Adv Dip Computer Systems Engineering, but am reluctance to accept the offer, since peeps on here said the IT job has been taking over by the Asians and very had to get job after studying IT courses. Pls wat about QLD is it a regional area? TasTAFE is the only VET have seen in Tasmania if u have any other school, kindly share if u have any other school in that state. Thanks

The entire Queensland is not classified as regional area, just some selected postcodes... That the Asians has taken over IT jobs shouldn't discourage you from doings it if its your dream, i believe you will be hired if you are amongst the best. By the way, the SOL should guide you on which course to apply for, if you are aiming for PR. Make sure to check with the assessment body to know the least qualification needed for the occupation.

cutiefy:
Tanks chuckdee, pls under which site will I check d SOL

I believe googling skilled occupation list Australia will do the magic for you.. or go to www.border.gov.au and type SOL in the SEARCH engines.

surveyor1:
Good bro, how Perth?

Perth is just there... Things are tightening up.. God win though

surveyor1:
Lawland, you just went off air. I sight you back

Thought you got blind!!! Just kinding...
How is life treating you my friend?

gbaskipro:
Hello guys, i sincerly need an advice. I am applying for a tafe program which is 18 months, can I qualify for a PR after? If yes which route? Hope the minimum 2 years won't hinder my getting a PR? Any advice pls

Thanks

Cc justwise

I advise you go for a 2 years program unless you want to register for another 6 months program after you finish the 18 months program.

erictack203:
@Lawland,

How can some1 get a State Nomination after studies in Melbourne?

I don't think Victoria gives special treatment to their graduates so you have to apply like everyone else. .

binaflexia:
Thank you for your response @lawland. Do you know any affordable university that offers computer science program for international undergraduate student?

Check Charles Darwin University... you will have high chances of get state sponsorship.

jabberjawz:
hey bro....how about nominating northern territory for pr.....what's d job prospects like for those who are in the i.t related field(geocomputing).....just a lil curious.

You can do research on that.. i don't stay in Northern Territory. But Darwin has good job prospectives, i know people from here that work up there.

deleyi20:
This is really helpful bro. How about schools in Western Australia(Perth specifically)... After Postgraduate(masters), is it feasible to get PR easily?

Perth is not a regional or low growth metropolitan area so no 5 points. For Perth to nominate you for 190 or 489, you must have at least 1 year working experience and there is no exemptions for its graduates.

Hello house,
If you are applying for school in Australia and you want to apply for PR after studies, Pls chose school between South Australia, Tasmania and Northern Territory. That will give you extra 5 points for studying in regional/ low growth metropolitan areas. This states also give special exemption for students that graduated in their state when it comes to state nomination.

samdemmis:
Please, do you know if one can claim points from job experience gotten before the highest evaluated degree?

For example, one got his Masters in 2014, but had about 5 years job experience before that time, will those 5 years prior to the Masters count?
Thank you.

Naa.. You can only claim work experience you got after your highest qualifications. But you can claim the point if you assess your B.sc as your highest qualification.

binaflexia:
Dear all,

I'm new to the thread. I had read some post and follow up some answers, but non of them is specific to my need. I'm already 30, without a tertiary education degree. Can I secure a student visa to Australia for undergraduate program. Do I stand a chance or it is already to late for me?
Still have the strong urge to study and I have saved up some funds to sponsor myself. Suggestions will be appreciated.

Of course you can can, you just need to write a good SOP giving good reason why you have the education gap...

Surveyor1... i sight you...

mPop:
pele, i mean is a degree in health services management good? asper Pr purposes since u r duin somethg in community service i thought u cn advice me

Sorry dear, My field is engineering.