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Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 1:05am On Jul 03, 2015

BKings:
Does EA accept PTE?

No, EA accepts IELTS both Academic or General only and not PTE-A.

https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sites/default/files/shado/About%20Us/Migration%20Skills%20Assessment/msa_booklet.pdf

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 2:28pm On Jul 02, 2015

prost80:
For All Engineers in Australia, what are the differences between a Professional Engineer, Engineering Technologist and an Engineering Associate? I have the MSA booklet but will like more info. Please

MSA booklet is the authentic source of information. I don't think there is anything anyone can add to what is in MSA booklet. These are different categories of Engineering personnels with different job functions and minimum qualifications expected in each category.This is similar to what we have in Nigeria namely Engineers,Technologists,Technicians and Craftmen.

Professional Engineer minimum qualification is Australian 4Yrs Engineering degree or overseas' equivalent mainly 5years degree/Msc.

Engineering Technologist minimum qualification is Australian 3Yrs Engineering Associate degree or overseas' equivalent mainly 4years degree.

Engineering Associate minimum qualification is Australian 2Yrs Advance Diploma or overseas' equivalent mainly HND/HNC.

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 8:07am On Jul 02, 2015

izykvision0:
Praise the Lord! The wait is finally over.

Just got my grant for the family now. So happy.

Timeline:
IELTS: Aug. 02, 2014. 6.5, 7, 7.5, 7
Occupation: Statistician
Vetassess lodged: Aug.15, +ve result : Nov. 30.
Victoria state lodged: Dec. 1, nomination: Feb. 19, 2015.
Visa lodged: Mar. 10
Points: 55+5. (5yrs work exp. included).
Additional docs. required: Apr. 10. (PCC and polio)
Delay mail: Apr. 21
Grant: July 2nd, 2015.

Congrats.

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 7:33am On Jul 01, 2015

For the 'Economist', you can now be sponsored by South Australia according to their latest Skill occupation list.

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Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 4:36am On Jul 01, 2015*

scrollmeout:
http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/Work/Skills-assessment-and-assessing-authorities/skilled-occupations-lists/SOL

The Skilled Occupation List on the new website. I'm surprised to see that Urban and Regional Planners are still included on the list in spite of its announced removal on

http://www.minister.border.gov.au/michaeliacash/2015/Pages/skilled-occupation-list-updated.aspx

That is the old list, the new list is yet to be updated. You can view from this link below.

https://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L01059

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 12:36am On Jul 01, 2015

Changes to SOL list.

http://www.minister.border.gov.au/michaeliacash/2015/Pages/skilled-occupation-list-updated.aspx

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 3:24am On Jun 30, 2015

bossladymo1:
Yea....so i read on the ATO website. So does that mean they pay me back the entire tax agent fee or a percentage of it?

You will get the entire tax agent fee back.

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 2:43am On Jun 30, 2015

bossladymo1:
Thanks bro. We have updated centrelink as required....I even over-estimated sef, so centrelink should paying us the arrears....but they said it is only after we lodge our tax return.

As per employing a tax agent...since our income is only from work, and we dont have any other income that complicates matters e.g Foreign income....does that not make it pretty straight forward if we lodge it ourselves? What do you think?

Use Tax agent, even the agency fee is tax deductible. You will get your money back. It is always good to over estimate. It is like savings without interest. Sure, it is only when you lodge your tax return. You can get the money credited to your account within 1 week of lodging.

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 12:40am On Jun 30, 2015

bossladymo1:
Manmeta NNBB2012

Is it every one that gets a tax refund? On the ATO website, I can only see deductions for study or work related expenses. Can you shed any light on this?

This article explains in details what you can and cannot claim during your tax return.

https://au.pfinance.yahoo.com/money-manager/tax/article/-/28528585/tax-returns-101/

I will advise you to use a tax agent to prepare your tax return for you. It is possible to get some money back from the government through your tax return and also possible to pay government back through your tax return. Your employer will send you your Group certificate, which shows actual gross paid to you and tax paid by you. Remember, you are expected to provide rough estimate of your income to centrelink and update it from time to time as your income changes. Usually centrelink pays your family tax benefit,child-care benefit etc. based on the income estimate provided. During tax return, ATO would compare actual with what you estimated in that financial year. The exact tax you were expected to pay would be calculated based on the figure they have with all tax deductibles been considered. One could end up paying back to the government or you could get some part of your tax back from government. I have never paid to the government before. I can assure you that you would probably get large chunk of your money back because of Tax threshold off-set which is 18,000plus. And considering that you earn for just few months in the just concluded financial year. If you have private health insurance, you would get your medicare levy back as well. Everybody pays medicare levy but those that don't benefit from it will get it refunded. I mean the international residents and also permanent residents with private health insurance.

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Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 1:03pm On Jun 29, 2015

BKings:
Hi all,

I have downloaded and read the Engineer Australia's MSA booklet but still have some little confusion. Before I get assessed by EA, am I going to write career episodes and prepare a CDR and pay the application fees or how exactly should I start? @NNB2012, manmeta, bossladymo, ferdimako, all engineers and non engineers who have done it, please help.

The information in the MSA booklet is all you need to write your CDR,professional summary,CV format etc. Meanwhile, check page 18-19 in the link below for CDR sample.
https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sites/default/files/shado/Membership/Stage%201%20Assessment/stage_1_guide__-_sept_2014.pdf

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 2:01pm On Jun 27, 2015

mrnilobrawn:
Bro, can you revert to my PMs?
Thanks

You can send me a mail. I didn't get I really don't know what's wrong.

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 7:14am On Jun 27, 2015

Eumaca:
Pls does HND qualify for the PR application?
Kindly help.

Yes, HND is equivalent to Australian Advanced Diploma. You need to check your occupation and assessing body to know the minimum requirement.

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 4:05am On Jun 26, 2015*

bossladymo1:
Which agent said getting PR from Naija is not possible? That's a big lie! Do you know how many people on this thread travelled as PRs? He should just tell you he cant do it.

What were the reasons he gave?

The truth is that some of these agents do not know much about PR and they are more interested in the money they will get from prospective students. Ideally, the students are not supposed to pay them agency fees because they get commission from schools on any student that successfully make it to Australia through them. It may be difficult to give what you don't have.

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 1:26am On Jun 26, 2015

cabayes:
Pls I need advise on the following questions. I have been reading the part 1 of this thread and the link to the immigration rules and I realised that the finances has been the limitation of most unsuccessful applicants. As for me I need to be clarified on the possibilities of getting a post study visa after an MSC in Australia with a one year course?

1 . will a budget of 7million naira be enough to cover all expenses + living expenses for a one year masters in geology?

2.what are my chances of switching to a work visa after my studies ?
I would gladly appreciate any response that would be crucial to my decision to look else where.

Only one year of study in Australia does not meet Australian study requirement hence you won't be eligible for Post study visa. You need minimum of 2 academic years study to be eligible for that. You also need to think ahead. Eventhough you get post study visa after meeting Australian study requirement, what would happen next? What are the chances of getting jobs in your field which could make you qualify for assessment which is one of the ways to the PR? Read more information here: https://www.immi.gov.au/Study/Pages/study-work-arrangements.aspx

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Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 12:11pm On Jun 25, 2015

mPop:
hi NNBB im having issues im going the study route, and to get PR at the end of study... i want to do smthg in social work or community development but i keep been told i cant becos i have no wrk experience in it, and since i wrked as a sales person/logistics personel i shd go for somethg in this direction but the problem is securing PR after studies, i dont know if i can use it to secure a PR if i go in that direction.. please what do u guys think? is it everybdy thats goin fr comm dev that has wrk experience in it?or studied smthg similar to it at bsc level.

If you have experience in sales, then check both SOL and CSOL to see if your occupation is there. You can start the process now. I am aware that some Universities do demand work experience in social work. What someone did was to enrol for BSc instead of MSc. It's a longer path but it pays at the end.

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 11:58am On Jun 25, 2015

mrsdee:
Hi all,

I am happy to announce my pte academic exam success. My scores are L82 W 80 R 77 and S 71. Speaking was my weak point. I had difficulty in describing the graphs. My ielts result is W6.5, R8.5,L7.0 And S6.5. I read so many success stories of pte and decided to take it. It was a very wise decision considering the many tales of woe by ielts candidates. I am so happy. Next is to apply for sa sponsorship.

Congrats. It is good to try something different.

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Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 11:48am On Jun 25, 2015

adim02:
@NNBB2012.i saw HRM or management in CSOL so i have intention of studying that course,but am just searching for TAFA provider to start from there cos i was denial admission from ECU university which they said that my degree is not equivalent to Australian degree,that is associate degree.Please if you can recommend any TAFA school for me an advance Diploma course to start from there.house can still recommend thanks all

You need to check if it is being sponsored by any state. For the fact that an occupation is on CSOL does not mean it is being sponsored by any state. It is very important. What experience do you have?

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 11:47pm On Jun 24, 2015

[quote author=adim02 post=35107140]please house i need you help.I apply to ECU for masters in HRM and two other course,but i wes offered a graduate certificate program which will only run for 5months.they said that my bsc is associate degree and not up to Australian equivalent.please house i need help on any TAFA provider in other for me to secure admission.i will be grateful against 2016 january.[/

Kindly ensure you do a course that will lead to permanent residency if your intention is to live permanently in Australia. You must be aware that it is not all courses that are on either SOL or CSOL list. And eventhough the occupation is on CSOL list, you need to check if any state is sponsoring it.

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 11:36pm On Jun 24, 2015

prost80:
Hello All, long time i hae been out. please i need advice.

I had my IELTS Exam (Academic) in April . I missed but on one module by 0.5( L 8.5 R 6.5 W 7.0 S 7.0) so i have to do it again. I am considering other alternative like Pearson or OCE however i dont know if they can substitute IELTS. Are they any easier? Please anyone there that can point me in the right direction. do i go for retake for IELTS\? I am applying for visa 190. I am still expecting my reassessment outcome.

You need to know the English requirement of your assessing body provided you have not done your assessment. For example, if they stated that you require IELTS academics only, it means you have to do that. If you only need it for migration point, then you could go for alternative like PTE-Academics which is easier to pass than IELTS. You have options of English test to do in order to gain migration points. What reassessment were you referring to? If you were referring to IELTS, you don't call for remark of Reading module. But I guess you meant your qualification/work experience assessment outcome.

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 11:27pm On Jun 24, 2015

BKings:
How would you know which state sponsors which occupation?

Search the occupation or the ANZSCO code on www.anzcosearch.com . You will know the states sponsoring the occupation at a glance.

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 5:54am On Jun 24, 2015

mrnilobrawn:
Bro, i sent u a PM plz kindly repply.
Tnx

I didn't see it.

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 1:13am On Jun 24, 2015

scrollmeout:
Thanks everyone. Ferdimako, bossladymo, NNBB2012, manmeta, Redreact, and everyone elsei forgot to mention. I must confess that i'm more than willing to lodge. the only problem is BC has not dispatched my remarked IELTS result. I need just 0.5 to cap my WRITING, after 3 unsuccessful tries. Ive been preparing for PTE hoping that the IELTS results would come out in two weeks time

Age - 30
Education - 15
IELTS (L9, R7.5, S7, W6.5) - 0 points
Work Experience - 0 points
(I'll be 3 years in my nominated occupation on August 22, 2015 after which i garner 5 points, so till then 0 points)

Regarding my nominated occupation, Electronic Engineer ANZCO 233411, i can only pray that it is left untouched o! It is on NSW CSOL and the SOL and last time i checked only 600 out of 1000 applications were received this financial year.

You should go for PTE exam now, you would get the result between 1-5days; if your IELTS remark is successful, you would be refunded.

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 2:10pm On Jun 23, 2015

Ifexsco:
Congrats. Before applying for the visa,get all ur docs ready o, so u can upload immediately, do ur police report ahead,n mediclas too....don't enter this painful waiting am doing. Also be careful when doing eoi...only post qualification exp counts and only exp in the area u were assessed in counts as relevant....these are mistakes I made

@ Ifexsco, Any new development regarding your application?

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 11:40am On Jun 23, 2015

samuelokwu:
Hmmmm. I wish I knew oh. The challenge is that my TAFE is a diploma in building construction while I am an accountant. Wouldn't I be shooting my self if I reveal my status as an accountant?.
I applied with my o level For the diploma.

I have plenty questions oh.

Please I am counting on ur ass

What motivated you to choose the course in the first instance? Do you really want to pursue the course or you just want to travel? Are you working at the moment in Nigeria? If yes, you do need to waste your money on study that will not add to your previous experience for the purpose of migration point provided that the money paid is refundable. You could just use the money for your assessment and visa.

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 11:19am On Jun 23, 2015

scrollmeout:
Hi e-family,

After so much waiting, i'm pleased to inform you of my positive outcome from Engineers Australia. I look forward to lodging my EOI in July or August. Cheers

Congrats. Please lodge NOW because anything could by 1 July,2015. God forbid, if someone occupation is removed from the list by July 1, it means nothing could be done except a different occupation is nominated. Why would you allow that? I checked an occupation on CSOL list on the Saturday and the State sponsoring the occupation and by Monday, just 2 days after, the state revised their list. Guess what, the guy is no longer eligible just within 2 days.

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 8:22am On Jun 23, 2015

chuckdee13:
thank you so much. but I'm clear as to what EA requires I saw it in the MSA booklet. I'm not clear on the needs of DIBP. the quote I gave earlier was from DIBP website n it wasn't made clear that general IELTS has to be taken n u said its only general IELTS that DIBP accepts. I just really wanna make sure its still so n hasn't changed before I take the IELTS so I don't waste cash. thx so much in advance

According to DIBP Migration booklet 6, it is stated that, "except your assessing body requires academic, DIBP usually requires General module". It means DIBP preference is IELTS general module eventhough they accept IELTS academics as well. As for you, I would advise you to do IELTS general since you are assessing with Engineers Australia. As for me, I did general module for both EA assessment and DIBP migration points.

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Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 12:54am On Jun 23, 2015

Dav6:
God is good I received my Golden mail this afternoon...thanks to great pple here who keep the thread going..God bless you all...I'm more than happy in the moment..thanks to Ferdimako,bellong,futuredon,Erictack203,NNBB2012..taking out ur time to respond to my inquiries...Brisbane here I come...Futuredom I need you more than before...for peeps waiting expect your golden mail soon..surely it will come..thanks

Congrats.

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 12:49am On Jun 23, 2015

samuelokwu:
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Thanks a lot . But I have already paid my 1st term fees and health insurance about 7,170 Aud. Also I have also applied for the visa. Icant really pull out now .
but is it possible for me to apply for PR once I complete my TAFE? ( If I get the visa)

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Go through the previous posts and read the steps to take. You do not need to apply as a student when you have all it takes to get your PR. Looking at your details, you have the following points:

Age-30points
Qualification-15
Experience-10
IELTS 7 in each module?-10 points
Total-65points.
Please run with this and forget TAFE idea.

No worries. All you need is to get all the necessary documents you would need for your PR and start the process ASAP. Your school fees would reduce drastically as a PR holder and you could eventually change your study to part-time. The benefits of PR is huge my friend, please run with it would save you alot.

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Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 12:39am On Jun 23, 2015

chuckdee13:
@NNBB2012 pls I'm sorry to drag u back, but I went thru the DIBP website n saw this "You have achieved a score of at least 6 in each of the four test components (speaking, reading, listening and writing) in an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test that has been undertaken in the three years immediately prior to lodging the visa application.[b][/b]" they didnt specify academics or general. is there somewhere else I can get this info? cos I tell u general test no be beans oh

Read it from here. https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/FAQ/2217

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 2:24pm On Jun 22, 2015

chuckdee13:
now I'm officially confused,so some assessing bodies require general n others require academic IELTS...On EA I didn't see any one that is required but all along I've decided to do academic cos this is what I've done before some years back.

EA accepts either IELTS academics or general. You need IELTS general for migration point. It is wise to sit for general so as not to waste money.

Do I need to complete the IELTS test?

All applicants applying to have their skills assessed by Engineers Australia are required to provide evidence of their English competency. Applicants are required to have achieved a minimum of Band 6 in each of the 4 modules of Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking in either the general or academic modules of the IELTS.

Further information on the IELTS can be found in the booklet or at the IELTS website.

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 3:28am On Jun 22, 2015

SeyiMiilan:
Thank you my senior Engineer, pastor ......(I don't know u or have a common friend like bossladymo, I just read part 2 of the chat).. I would have to prepare for IELTS then. Pls I am not use to the visa numbers sir, can u pls mention the name of 189 like you did with 489. Thank you sir.. @NNBB2012

189 is skilled Independent visa. Read previous posts on this forum to know the steps to take.

Travel › Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by NNBB2012: 3:25am On Jun 22, 2015

samuelokwu:
Hi guys about this Australia PR , I will like to know if I stand any chance.
I am. 31 years old
I have Bsc Accounting (2.2)
I am a chartered Accountant
I have 7.5 years banking experience
I got a 7 in ielts General ( March 14 2015)
Please advise me.
I didn't know of other ways so I went on to apply for a TAFE course with my o level. But just incase I will like to know if I may be qualified for PR with my family.

Pls advise me .

Go through the previous posts and read the steps to take. You do not need to apply as a student when you have all it takes to get your PR. Looking at your details, you have the following points:

Age-30points
Qualification-15
Experience-10
IELTS 7 in each module?-10 points
Total-65points.
Please run with this and forget TAFE idea.

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