chigora:
Please can you explain in details how one can go about the skilled migration.
Thank you.

I don't understand what you mean here "go about the skilled migration", but Google might be a very good place to start. However, I'd recommend this thread: https://www.nairaland.com/3053069/general-guide-australian-permanent-resident


It's a long one, but that's where I started from - the first page.

Cheers!

Richdee1:


Good day
Please how is their fees for international students
How much are we talking about and what are the requirements for applying
Are there cheap schools?

Hi,

Um, I am a skilled migrant. I am currently working as a Strata Manager, so I may not be the best source to give you up-to-date info regarding that.

Suggestion: put that query into Google and add nairaland to it e.g. fees for international students australia nairaland


The results should exhume some interesting pages related to your search.

Hope that helps?

Best!

5-10 minutes read.

This post is a breakdown of my arrival story from Nigeria, my MOTHERLAND, to Adelaide, my new home in Australia.

Note:
1. Events here are from my POV.

2. I am a first-time traveler.

3. Remember to take this information as something other than a living document; events stated here could have changed or discarded when you read it.

4. Nonetheless, you can use these instructions to guide your next journey. I'll include as much information as needed to help anyone with a similar situation.

Documents I prepared from Lagos, Nigeria:

1. My international passport.

2. Visa grant, printed one document containing 4 pages. (I made 3 extra sets of photocopies, which wasn't required, as I found out later, but I just wanted to be safe than sorry.)

3. Yellow Fever Vaccination Card. The officials at the point of entry into Australia asked me for it.

4. My Covid vaccination card. The officers didn't request it either in Nigeria or Australia.
Airline ticket

5. Receipt for extra legroom on the plane (entirely optional).

6. Receipt for my lounge in Doha (entirely optional).

Departure experience from MMIA (New Terminal)

We were told that Qatar Airways had relocated to the new terminal at the airport. So, that was where I eventually boarded.

My flight was scheduled to depart at 21:10 hrs, but I arrived 5 hours earlier at the airport. Leaving the house was a personal decision as Qatar only required me to be there 3 hours earlier.

Only travelers were allowed at this new terminal, so my brother and mum were told to stay outside. But one of the officers changed her mind and later said Mumsy could follow me.

Customs
The first people I met were officers of the Nigerian customs who asked me a few questions. I politely responded to all their inquiries, and they let me go without much hassle.

Staff of Qatar Airways
Qatar Airlines officers were the next to screen me. They weighed my luggage and tagged it. Me wey get sense pass federal government, I'd already bought a portable luggage scale at home.

With the scale, I ensured everything I packed was 2-3kg less than the airline's requirement. And because I arrived early, I was the first in line when boarding was announced.

Then, I went through the airline check-in, where they inspected my passport and a print-out of my e-ticket. They also re-weighed my bags and didn't give me plenty wahala because I met the weight requirements.

I did not make the mistake of packing any local food with me on this trip because I can't speak grammar. This decision saved me lots of headaches in MMIA and at Adelaide airport.

Immigration experience and rules to follow
Before I got to the immigration desk, I filled out a piece of paper with several questions (can't remember the name of that document again).

When I got to their desk, the screening was quite thorough.
- My passport and visa grant were reviewed

- The piece of paper I filled was checked

- All my items (bags, jacket, phones, etc) were scanned with a machine

- Then, there was a metal detector (i.e., magnetometer) that I had to walk through with my shoes off.

Omo, it was thorough.

As per the extortion that most travelers had experienced and complained about, it was very subtle. Only one mama immigration officer jokingly asked me to "bless" her. But I tipped the others that screened me out of my volition.

Nobody per se compelled me to give them anything, not even the customs official. I almost didn't believe I was at MMIA because the atmosphere was very professional.

For a moment, I almost attributed that experience to the new sheriff in town - Keyamo. But that's a discussion for another day.

Quick Tip: MAKE SURE YOU KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED WHILE ALL OF THESE EVENTS/INSPECTIONS ARE GOING ON.

Final Check-in
After scaling all these hurdles, the last lap of my journey was the last check before I boarded the plane.

My people, i no go lie for you, IT WAS EVERY LETTER OF THE WORD: SURREAL.

Like, "na me dey comot for Naija so?"; "Abi dem go announce say the flight has been canceled." ; "what if one DSS officer just con meet me say they 'have questions'?"

Just crazy things were going through my coconut head, and I didn't know why.

Omo!!!

Anyways, I was saying.

There was a big area where all the travelers were waiting for the boarding call. At this point, I still had over 2 hours to play around that part of the airport wing.

So, I went to eat Indomie noodles in one of the restaurants at a price that would buy two cartons.

But it's all good.

When it was time to board, the announcement was made, and the staff of Qatar Airways commenced the final check of all our hand luggage.

Then, we were ushered to our various seats by beautiful and very polite air hostesses.

The journey from MMIA Lagos to Doha International Airport took over 8 hours. Omo, I watch films tire; especially when the turbulence started.

The only thing that consoled me during that tense period was that I didn't watch ANY movie about plane crashes, and I increased the volume of the movies so much it was only the vibration of the plane I felt.

Don't blame me; local man never traveled before, especially at 39K feet in the air.

Here are the answers to the set of questions below:

Stopover experience? When did you land at the airport?

We landed in Dohar at night, I can't remember the time now. But my stopover was for 14 hours, 55 minutes. Luckily, my uncle had purchased a lounge for me to rest. The payment lasted only six hours, which I renewed for $75 because I had about $900 cash. That ensured that I had 12 hours of access and spent the remaining 2 hours locating my boarding gate.
ABEG, QATAR AIRPORT IS BEAUTIFUL.


How did you carry all that cash with you?
I only had $900, which I didn't declare because it was not up to $10K.


Can you open a bank account while still in Naija?

I tried, but I could not because the banks I tried had changed their policies.

Which State/suburb did you settle in and why?

I settled in Adelaide for two reasons: 1. my uncle lives there, and it is a regional area where my visa permits me to stay.

Driving in Australia? How long can you use your Naija driving license before you get Aussie license?

According to the Department of Driving in SA, till it expires or you become a citizen. https://www.mylicence.sa.gov.au/my-car-licence/international-drivers

Where you live and why you like it or don't like it? Tips on choosing the right neighborhood, mortgage plans, proximity to work etc.

I have no idea about mortgages and the right neighborhood. Sorry! I am living with my uncle for the foreseeable future till I get my place.
However, my office is not far from where I live in Adelaide.

How easy was it to settle in, with your kids? How did you go about finding the right schools for them? What is their school system like for toddlers (age 5 and below)?

I don't have children at the moment.

Can a mother combine work and taking care of the kids?
I do not have any answer to this question at the moment.

What culture shock have you experienced?

1. My boss addresses me as "mate". And during my final interview, he asked if I drink alcohol. Omo, I shook!!!

2. They obey traffic laws as if their lives depend on it.

3. It gets dark after 8 pm. I nearly had a panic attack the first time I experienced it.

4. The people are generally friendly, contrary to what I had read about from some posts on NL.

5. They don't joke with their road markings.

There are a few others I can't remember now.

Tips on how to cloth and cope with the cold weather.

When I posted this message, I had just marked my 8th day in Adelaide, and it's been summer all through. I'm talking about 31-42 degree Celsius type of summer. E shock you ba? However, my uncle told me there's a type of underwear people wear mostly here during winter -"Long-john." He said people wear it before wearing everyday clothes, e.g., formal or official.

Are there Nigerian food/restaurants etc? Are they very expensive?

Nah! None That I have heard about.

Can one start a business (exportation, consultancy) in Australia?
Sorry, I cannot help with any valid answers in this regard.

How much does your family survive on in a month?
My uncle still handles all my feeding and housing till I earn enough and move out. So, I really can only say a little in this area.


Stay tuned for more info as I experience them and pictures coming up.

PICTURES:

Day169:

The world of business is dynamic.. Otudeko yesterday, Otedola today, who knows who it'll be tomorrow.. maybe Paraman!

It will be me.

Angel55555:

20k for FIFA 2020 ?

Did I read that wrong.

Nope!


But I sha don sell am, including all other items on the list, since.

gXtra:

Kindly drop your contact sir or contact me via signature

Thanks for your interest.

Someone has bought the items. And I have updated my post accordingly.

Most grateful.

akinsto4ever:
What's the firmware version of the console?

Hey, the item has been sold.

Most grateful for your inquiry

eDriiz:
I am interested in the iPad air. Please chat me on 09078029409

Hey, hi.

Okay, will send you a message.

Hello People,

For immediate sale (pictures attached):

A. Black PS4 Pro (slim) 1TB console; comes with Fifa 2020 Edition; original HDMI & power cord available / 2 years old and still functional (=N=210K)

B. 1 Black console / functional; purchased about 6 months ago =N=20K

C. 1 Red console - functional; purchased about 6 months ago =N=20K

D. Dual charging console port / functional (I go dash you).

E. Nvidia Shield TV (Android TV box for streaming with Chromecast built-in) / Purchased from US, but never used. (=N=195K)

F. 5th Gen iPad Air with red pouch. / quite old. but still very functional. (Because say e don old, I fit do am for 50K)

G. Fifa 2020 edition CD / =N=20K


Location is Ilupeju, Lagos State.

Hello People,

For immediate sale (pictures attached):

A. Black PS4 Pro (slim) 1TB console; comes with Fifa 2020 Edition / 2 years old and still functional (=N=210K)

B. 1 Black console / functional; purchased about 6 months ago =N=20K

C. 1 Red console - functional; purchased about 6 months ago =N=20K

D. Dual charging console port / functional (I go dash you).

E. Nvidia Shield TV (Android TV box for streaming with Chromecast built-in) / Purchased from US, but never used. (=N=195K)

F. 5th Gen iPad Air with red pouch. / quite old. but still very functional. (Because say e don old, I fit do am for 50K)

G. Fifa 2020 edition CD / =N=20K

Hmm


Grateful no lives were lost.

Abee79:
Naija guys are using VPN to enter through US, Philippines & France

Confession!

LMAOOOO

LoL!

Propaganda is also an effective form of warfare.


Well, Ukraine can enjoy the benefits of a country that won't be nuked while fighting Russia.

That's an Ojuelegba Situation we have there.

Confusion!

Long live Palestine!!!!!!

linearity:


Bros, na West we dey?

We don know who kill Dele Giwa? What About Abacha, we don solve how that Apple waka com kill am or wetin dey inside that Appple? How about MKO we don solve that one?

And these are notable men, men who are rich and whose net worth still exists with us today in dollars and who have people with money still alive pushing daily for answers, yet nothing!

Una thing say the West dey solve 10, 20 years cases automagically? They have an active and fully funded Cold Case departments. Nigeria Active CID departments all combined still dey learn work where one of their Cold Case department dey.

1000%!!!

Collect eight bottles of ORIJIN jare.

othermen:
Aunty Iyabo could have pursued justice for Mohbad's death through various means, such as urging the police to conduct thorough investigations and even hiring a private investigator to find evidence of NairaMarley's culpability. However, it is mere naivety not to see that her focus shifted towards gaining social capital and becoming a trending news story, while she used the tragic event to transform into a self-styled social justice warrior. She became excessively sensational and yes to capitalize on the tragedy for personal gain.

The allure of trending on twitter, gaining followers, and securing ambassadorial deals from companies seeking to align with anti-bullying sentiments might have motivated Aunty Iyabo who used Mohbad's death as a means to increase her influence and income. Livestreams on Instagram and sensationalized claims picked up by blogs contributed to this pursuit, creating a lucrative cycle of attention and financial gain. Even Nairaland is still feeding on Mohbad's death. The platform don't care the harm they do to the victims of the stories they sensationalize here. It's all about money and power.

Aunty Iyabo's actions had severe consequences for NairaMarley, her orchestrated campaign resulted in widespread public animosity for him. Marley, the street boy, did not only lost his street credibility, but his safety too was put at risk in the public. Aunty Iyabo was no witness to the incident surrounding Mohbad, but to raise her own profile, NairaMarley was a dog to be slaughtered; you take away his voice, fuel intense public hatred towards him and become the country's foremost social warrior.

Marley is not a good influence- but she was in his circle and wanted to use his influence once or twice- we know. Now, there are other artistes, that may need Aunty Iyabo's intervention, that are enstranged, there is Temmie Ovwasa (YBNL Princess), Cynthia Morgan- but let them die first, that will give so much clout.

what is Justice for Mohbad?? Is Marley and his associates no longer under police scrutiny? you should not have held him for murder, perhaps just bullying, exploitation, harrassment and your legal jeopardy would be less apparent. The dust has cleared, and with Marley breathing easier, he would gain back his repuatation only by ensuring folks like Aunty Iyabo, who position themselves as crusader for justice, but they only want to leverage a situation to elevate their own status, have their time in the legal crosshairs and are accountable.

First off, RIP to Mohbad.

And then 2 million LIKES for you abeg.


Some people redefine what it means to be an hypocrite.

Where were they when Mohbad was alive mbok?


Where?

All the videos. All the images. All the posts on Twitter and his social platforms when he was alive.


Did they use their influence to get the boy a lawyer? Did they file any suit in the court to support him? Did they NUKE their social platforms with the agony he was in when he was crying out?


While many people seemingly paid lip service to his ordeal (mohbad) when he was alive, it does not mean that the law should let his alleged killers go scot free.

No!

But to ride on public sentiments when he tragically passed is the height.

If the alleged "social warriors" really loved Mohbad that much, then those with the financial means should have filed a lawsuit and paid for an INTENSIVE investigation using some of the authentic advocates for social justice and investigative journalists (David Hundeyin or Fisayo Soyombo ... or anyone else out there who is a TRUE patriot) to dig up facts in addition to the evidences all over the social media.

But no.

Dem go just begin post information they can't back up with credible evidence. Something the court works with 100% of the time.


Let's see how the court will interpret Nairamarley's litigation.

viyon02:
I do watch cartoon too, infact smart people watch cartoon.

LoL

Same here and i'm in my flipping thirties.

My take: most people have been certain traumas in their lives to the extent that the inly thing keeping them from acting out wildly is what I refer to as an "anchor".

An anchor for other people may be food, music, smoking, dancing, reading, fighting ... to the nth behavior.

Some are negative, other's are positive and socially accepted.

One of my anchors is cooking, and then watching documentaries and cartoons that I find mentally stimulating and very interesting.

I think you should just let her be. Most likely she'll outgrow it or life events will overtake and make her just dump it as fast as she started it.

In all, she seems like a fun person to be around.

Wish you guys all the best.

Hello Fellow Nairalanders,

Please, if you left for Australia as a first-timer in the last 3-6 months of this year, what documents did you show them at MMA (apart from visa, passport, vaccination and card)? Even if you have a link on NL with very recent information about this, i don't mind you sharing with me.

And what should I be prepared for unto say I don hear many things about ordeals of those with virgin passports. I don't know how true that is, but would appreciate your honest first-hand experience bikonu.

I don check through many post on NL, but some of the information I saw were quite outdated. And other pieces of information I came across on this thread has not really been helpful.

I thank una in advance.

GBN

EngnrAkande:
Please can someone add to australia group. 0813 341 6783

Abeg, if the WhatsApp group is still active, I'd like to be added there. Who can help with this mbok?

Thank you VERY much as always.

Nostradamus!

justwise:

Coincidence, Justwise ?

Questions:
How come I suddenly can't post or quote on that particular thread bikonu?
Isn't it strange that I noticed this anomaly after you quoted my post that criticized you retrospectively? Year, couple of years late. I know

Abeg, wetin me I do oo?

Don't blame me, I'm a big fan of Bellong and others who have, one way or the other, contributed to successful migration to Australia for some of us .

Abeg, make una no vex say I evoke una on this old TRIVIAL matter. Cc: Bellong, Alphadoor, iceberg, & catchdwind4rmkd. I say make I include una in case I dey jump to conclusion about my observation.

Praxis758:
Giving Dokubo such a contract will mark his end because all his boys will be turned to suya by the missiles from the Wagner guys.

Did Asari think war is militancy, oil bunkering or Simi Fubara?

no mind the wayray. Na twerk hin think say dem dey twerk for war.

Wow!

Just wowser.


On a lighter note: "give an [sic] j=his arm o"

"no give an, no give an" (desperately)

"I don proof am, I don proof am"


Lmaoooo


Thankfully common sense prevailed. If they had mistakenly given him the AK with the magazine for the photo ops ehn ... O TI LAW.

justwise:


I did not make that rule, in fact i wan't even a mod when those rules were made and there is nothing wrong with those rules.

No advertisement means no advertisement whether you put it on your signature or post it in threads it serves the same purpose .

His ban has been reduced to 4days and i'm pretty sure that this is going happen again as some people deliberately refused to accept the reality.


There are other people involved in the immigration partnership hence the drama this issue generated.



People get banned for the same offence and they remove the ad and ban removed so nothing new here.

You bi umum.

catchdwind4rmkd:
I really wish you can go past this.

The post you shared is completely invalid in defending your actions. The suggestion was to continue the thread elsewhere with the aim of making things easier for newbies. It was made following a strong debate on how newbies were treated by asking them to go and read from page 1 of a thread with over 350 pages.

Contrary to your claims, only couple of newbies replied in support, others (including Alphadoor) said maintain Nairaland even if a new site is created while some solidly defended continuing on Nairaland. Everyone commented based on either "making life easier for new users" or "ensuring sustainability, acknowledging the help Nairaland offers to many and its popularity, etc." In the end, the idea was dropped because the people's choice was respected. I'm even surprised you're bringing up this, I can't even see its relevance in the subject matter. The post only attracted 9 likes, which obviously was to acknowledge an idea that was aimed at making things easier for people. The number of likes on most posts on the thread should tell you that the post you've made reference to didn't get any

support. So, there's no such thing as many here. It's been 2yrs since then, no such site was created and the thread is still very active.

@Iceberg has replied your earlier post on the wrong thread. He pointed you to: Please note that nothing has been concluded or decided yet. this is just an idea for us to consider

I expect you to delete your post in the main thread so as not to contradict yourself. You deleted my post and advised us not to further derail the thread and make comments here instead, yet you went on to make more inciteful posts.

Do not try to change the subject. The bone of contention here is the way the ban was executed and actions that followed afterwards.

The fact that you're bent on discrediting people / causing defamation is not good IMO. Whoever wants to confirm what Justwise is claiming by sharing this post, please click on the name of the post and go directly to the post. Then, read the post itself carefully to understand it, and finally read any reply to that post and other relating posts before forming an opinion. You have to put things in context rather than make conclusions on mere quotes.

My post is coming 4years+ rather late, but this so-called Justwise or whatever the bleep he addresses himself as, was just jealous, lacked comprehension skills and filled with vendetta.

Ban me if you want, it doesn’t mean sh$4 to me.

Mtchew.

Abeg, I need FIFA 23 CD like cray. Easports website have decided to be unfortunate, I con do research jam offgamers, happy say this one go work. For where? I pay $40, na hin dem begin to dey use their FADA play kalokalo: verify this, use that; this ID is not clear enough; use utility bill ... as I dey provide legit ID, them dey say one thing or the order, omo, dem wan crase me with verification.

Out of vexation, I just cancel the order, yab their papa wella. Dem sha return my money, which is the koko.

Abeg, who sabi any LEGIT person wey fit sell either the game cd, the US PlayStation gift cards so I fit buy am online myself or show me the way?

Biko help me.

Jacobx007:
Don't argue with anyone holding a weapon, EITHER POLICEMAN OR ARMED ROBBER.

... except you have a loaded gun.

Romanoff:
With the inflation and high cost of living, is this what we need now?

Them dey redesign cloth wey done weak?

Asin ehn!

Naira dey hemorrhage, but let's redesign him face.

LoL!

Nigeria is not that kind of place.

EgunMogaji2:
This really shouldn't have been a fatal accident.

Was he wearing his seatbelt? The airbags didn't go off

ATEWOO!!

First of all, may his soul rest in peace. A sad event, truly. My condolences to his family.

Judging by the damage to that car, it's telling a different story.

It's just that we don't have a good forensic investigation culture in this country.

I just hope there's no foul play sha.

treatise:
RPGs will take out this sound making machine.

Asin!

Very stupid thing.

1 RPG = end of discussion.

See the level of stupidity on display here ba?

Secondly, who will reload during a gunfight when this contraption has expended its ammo?

TarOrfeeek:

Two Puff Adders, one of the most dangerous species of snake on the surface of this earth.

Playing love inside your compound.

You people should call NAF to bomb that place.

Abeg?

LMAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO


NL, una never dey disappoint when it comes to making person laff like mumu.



I swear, you know just get sense. OLOUN.