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Travel › Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Obiora94: 4:44am On Jan 12

Jboy121:
My brother Australia are really denying Nigerians student visa guess they’ve flagged us. Even me wey get children and wife over there they never grant me my partner visa 309 for almost 2 years now.

From personal observation, partner visas tend to have much longer processing timeframes. However, for student visas, there appears to be more leniency in approvals since the recent post-election period.

Immigration policy is often used as a political tool and usually becomes a major focus during election cycles, which can directly affect visa grant rates. That said, judging by recent trends, the current government seems more favourable toward immigration compared to the opposition.

The key is to maintain a positive mindset, ensure your documentation is solid, and make sure all requirements are properly met — cross all your T’s and dot your I’s.

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Travel › Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Obiora94: 4:36am On Jan 12

ItsSmile:
Hello everyone, I’m making enquiries on behalf of my brother (20 years in 2026). He’s currently in his final year studying Computer Science at Igbenedion University (Nigeria)
He plans to go for his masters in Australia. Does anyone have any advice on the schools? Or programs in high demand or any advice in general

Program choice should be guided primarily by his long-term career plans and post-study intentions. He should first look at the different career pathways available to computer science graduates in Australia and compare them with current and projected PR occupation lists. From there, he can align his study plan strategically.

At 20, he has time on his side and can thrive in many tech career paths. That said, Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence are currently strong market directions in Australia, but they are not the only viable options. Software engineering, data science, cloud computing, and IT business analysis are also in demand.

For visa and PR success, it’s important that his master’s program shows logical academic progression from his bachelor’s degree and is supported by a clear career motivation and foundational experience. Immigration officers look closely at whether the course makes sense for his background and future goals.

In short, he should decide what matters most to him:

Career outcome

University ranking

Visa strength

PR pathway

Then reverse-engineer his choice from there.

If he plans carefully, Australia is a very good option for Computer Science graduates.

Travel › Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Obiora94: 7:37pm On Nov 08, 2025

Munayh:
I applied for Charles sturt to study agric and I got this response from them. Please what do you think is the problem. I don’t have an ielt, I work with idp agent for the MSc admission.

Please which agency is swift, seems like IDP is very slow. Is it still possible to secure an admission and a study visa for feb/march session if I should start reapplying from today

Your agent should have informed you that IELTS is mandatory. Even if a school accepts you without IELTS, Home Affairs will not grant your visa without it. I would suggest that you take the IELTS and then apply again. Perhaps plan realistically for May or June, although I have heard of visa grants being issued within a month or two recently.

Please don’t apply to just any course—do your research, show genuine interest, and demonstrate a logical career progression. Also, plan ahead for what happens after your studies. If you don’t prefer IDP, you might try AECC Global, but to be honest, agents have a lot on their plate, so you will need to follow up a lot. You can make their life easier by preparing all the documents ahead.

Good luck!

Travel › Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Obiora94: 3:48pm On Jun 24, 2025

Just curious, if there is anyone who have been succesfully gotten visa approval with a sibling as sponsor these days. What is happening?

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Obiora94: 4:48am On Apr 06, 2025

Efetobore1980:
Hello Fuego07.
It is not a new policy but a new awakening from the US embassy. Consulars have heard too many same stories of coming back to take higher position and having worked for many years in a particular company or organisation.
Both qualified and unqualified F1-visa applicants says almost the same, hence the US embassy does not want to deny the innocent unnecessarily (like B4) by now verifying (placing you on 221g) the trend. Good LucK.

It is probably also because of the course is IT related and on the Technology Alert List. I am no sure but I would say Congratulations in Advance to the candidate

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Obiora94: 4:48am On Apr 06, 2025

Efetobore1980:
Hello Fuego07.
It is not a new policy but a new awakening from the US embassy. Consulars have heard too many same stories of coming back to take higher position and having worked for many years in a particular company or organisation.
Both qualified and unqualified F1-visa applicants says almost the same, hence the US embassy does not want to deny the innocent unnecessarily (like B4) by now verifying (placing you on 221g) the trend. Good LucK.

It is probably also because of the course is IT related and on the Technology Alert List. I am no sure but I would say Congratulations in Advance to the candidate.

Travel › Re: General New Zealand Student Enquires by Obiora94: 4:29am On Apr 06, 2025

CalabarSamurai:
1. University of Waikato and MSc. Information Technology.

2. I didn't apply, I was informed by the IDP Agent that I was eligible (the bursary is optional because it comes with T's and C's), I just accepted the bursary offer, that's all.

Please if you don't mind what is your background as I can that also determine if you get to do 120 or 180 points..

Also approximately how many weeks for visa processing? Thanks.

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Obiora94: 3:47pm On Apr 02, 2025

Taal17:
For your sister did you say 48k dollars or pounds a year ?

Reapply, next time start with you as sponsor then ypur sister then you add tuition assistance.
Explain how you saved 10k if asked as well.
Try again, I don't think you did anything substantially wrong...it happens sometimes

By the way your school is affordable imo
22k including licong expenses not bad

Thank you so much for the encouragement, I will reapply. Just wondering if the procedure is the same as when I did my first application . I have requested for a deferral and new I-20.

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Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Obiora94: 10:45am On Mar 31, 2025

welf99:
VO asked a simple question. Who is your sponsor? Your response failed to answer the question. Your reply is premeditated that's why you couldn't provide an answer.

You have an opportunity but your response messed it up. What is the sources of funding stated on your I-20? Family funds with my sisters name stated.

Thanks for your comment, I appreciate you highlighting this.

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Obiora94: 10:41am On Mar 31, 2025

Billions123:
How old are you? 29
How long have you been working? 2 years plus

Your sponsor is the problem

do you think ,it would suffice to self sponsor with $15k ?

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Obiora94: 11:09pm On Mar 30, 2025*

Unsucceful Application.
Abuja.
Visa denial under section 214b

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Travel › Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Obiora94: 1:23am On Mar 29, 2025

lucypratt:
What did we do to them o. Monitoring four applications for family and friends. Since Nov 7th to 11th too. Resumption was yesterday for one of them. Did you use an agent? They can contact them on your behalf.
My sister had to switch to New Zealand and has gotten her visa for Auckland University of Technology.
It is well

Please can you take me through the application FOR newzealand. I heard you have to pay full tuition and only self sponsorship or parents is allowed. Can you confirm this based on your sisters experience?

Travel › Re: Thread for South Korea prospective students by Obiora94: 10:45pm On Feb 10, 2025

james8085:
Concerning Visa application requirements
How can someone get the TB test
Is there a designated hospital for that

Co - ask! Is this TB test mandatory and what are the qualified centers available in abuja. Also, can someone confirm that you need to book your flight and accommodation before applying to vfs. Thanks

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Obiora94: 7:03am On Feb 02, 2025

Hello people,

Congratulations to the successful applicants and gratitude to all the people making efforts to be part of another person's success story.

I've followed this thread for the past few weeks and soaked in as much as I can. However, I need some clarification about sponsorship. Most suggestions imply the need for scholarship to increase successful visa application.

I have admission for spring, funding from my sibling, and my interview is next month. However, I'm curious as to what qualifies for a solid funding , if someone is being sponsored by family member, would that not be acceptable too?

Any input will be much appreciated.

Travel › Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Obiora94: 9:06pm On Jul 28, 2024

ChikeGreat:
You can back it up with asset documents or business registration documents

The question becomes how ti show annual income, i hear the new changes now require 12 months statement.

Travel › Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Obiora94: 6:01pm On Jul 01, 2024

ChikeGreat:
Which school are you coming to?

University of sunshine coast.

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Travel › Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Obiora94: 3:01pm On Jun 13, 2024

ChikeGreat:
You can back it up with asset documents or business registration documents

Hi, Does it have to be for 3-4 months? School is resumi ng September?

Travel › Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Obiora94: 10:00am On Jun 10, 2024

ChikeGreat:
Ask your sponsor to send the proof of fund amount into your parents account and leave it there for the period of time required to get the statement.

Hi. Thanks for your advice, would they not ask for the source of the fund? Especially when there is no existing transaction. Can i pm you?

Travel › Re: Estonia, The Hidden Gem Of Europe by Obiora94: 11:49am On Jun 06, 2024

[quote author=slimbullet post=125757094][/quote]Hello, can i please connect with you about admission and life in Estonia. Thank you.

Travel › Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Obiora94: 4:21pm On Jun 03, 2024*

For students sponsored by their family member, i am finding out even schools no longer give COE because of rejection from embassy. It appears Siblings can no longer be thr major financial sponsor. So basically, it has to be your parents. Question becomes;what will happen to people without parents or retired pensioners. How can they be major sponsors if one or two siblings can comfortably sponsor the applicant. Everywhere don tight. This is for those preparing their application. Please ensure the majority of yoir funds comes from your parents. At this rate, people hoping to be sponsored by their uncle is a no go. What do you think the applicant should do if the school is requesting that the parents and not siblings shouod be the major sponsor? Any suggestions please link up with me.

Travel › Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Obiora94: 12:03pm On Dec 12, 2023

penitential:
To be very honest, it’s kind of trickery.

If you will want to convert the money into investment certificate, you’ll have to show a statement that shows the origin of the money into the mutual fund investment account.

Also, you’ll have to show the source of the money into your account that goes to the investment account.

I’ve not seen someone that use fixed deposit certificate, only one person I saw was denied.

Also, fixed deposit is well different from investment certificate and the differences may be why the applicant was denied.

Lastly, your sibling will have to show proofs of the money in the don account .

Why, is because, embassy want to see the flow and not just the chunk.

The flow is what gives them the information if the account is ‘healthy enough’ to sponsor you.

Bro is there a chance that I can send you an email to guide me arrange this documents. Here is my email. Nelsonvedo4@gmail.com. Please leave me a shout, i would appreciate.

Travel › Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Obiora94: 3:53am On Dec 09, 2023

penitential:
You can use a domicile account!

But before you use a domicillary account, be sure you can explain the source of the money inside the don account. If not, don’t use it.

Even if you’re using a naira account, you must be able to show the source of the money in the account.

20,000 USD, please convert it to Aud, know how much it is. Ensure it’s up to 60,000Aud before you proceed. Therefore, 20,000 USD, won’t be enough as POF.

Bro thanks for your input, I really need to figure out a way to present my case without complications. The deposit into the dom account is from my sibling who lives abroad. I was thinking that would come under a gift deed or do you suggest a fixed investment deposit instead. Should i go ahead to use the dom acct, does it imply that my sibling would have to present statement of acct to show the source of fund. More importantly, in the event that i choose to convert it into an investment certificate, can i present myself as self sponsor when in the real sense the money is coming from my siblings. Thank you as you find time to respond to me. Remain blessed! My regards to everyone sharing their knowledge and expertise.

Ps: Anybody with experience on how to prep POF and detail the source should please message me.

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Travel › Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Obiora94: 1:49am On Dec 04, 2023*

penitential:
Grant Alert!!!

Profile.

School - Engineering institute of technology.
Course - Master of Civil Engineering(structure).
Start date - Feb 2024.
Application date - sept 1st
Biometric - and medical -4th sept
Grant date -09th October

Documents

CoE.
Reference letter from work
Investment certificate of 30m with Stanbic ibtc
Property valuation of 94M
Statement of account of 3 months- balance is 5M inflow is 60m

Sef sponsor.

Please can i send you an email i need clarification about proof of fund. Any body else is free to help. What do you guys thinka depositing proof of funds in a domiciliary account? How can i show in flow and outflow?

Budget for applicant and dependant :
Initial deposit paid
Dom ciliary acct deposit =20000 USd
Inherited Property valuation = 100 million naira
Business Acc inflow 60million naira, balance 5million naira,

Will this be enough house? Urgent answer is required before it gets too late.

Travel › Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Obiora94: 10:59am On Oct 20, 2019

Howoheye:
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Actuary 22
Aeronautical Engineer 23
Agricultural Consultant 23
Agricultural Engineer 23
Agricultural Scientist 23
Airconditioning & Mechanical Services Plumber 33
Airconditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic 34
Anaesthetist 25
Analyst Programmer 26
Architect 23
Audiologist 25
Automotive Electrician 32
Barrister 27
Biomedical Engineer 23
Boat Builder & Repairer 39
Bricklayer 33
Cabinetmaker 39
Cardiologist 25
Cardiothoracic Surgeon 25
Carpenter 33
Carpenter & Joiner 33
Cartographer 23
Chef*** 35
Chemical Engineer** 23
Child Care Centre Manager 13
Chiropractor 25
Civil Engineer 23
Civil Engineering Draftsperson 31
Civil Engineering Technician** 31
Clinical Haematologist 25
Clinical Psychologist 27
Computer Network & Systems Engineer 26
Construction Project Manager 13
Dermatologist 25
Developer Programmer 26
Diagnostic & Interventional Radiologist 25
Diesel Motor Mechanic 32
Drainer 33
Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teacher
24
Educational Psychologist 27
Electrical Engineer 23
Electrical Engineering Draftsperson 31
Electrical Engineering Technician 31
Electrical Linesworker** 34
Electrician (General) 34
Electrician (Special Class) 34
Electronic Equipment Trades Worker 34
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) 34
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (Special Class) 34
Electronics Engineer** 23
Emergency Medicine Specialist 25
Endocrinologist 25
Engineering Manager 13
Engineering Technologist 23
Environmental Engineer 23
External Auditor 22
Fibrous Plasterer 33
Fitter & Turner 32
Fitter (General) 32
Fitter-Welder 32
Forester 23
Gasfitter 33
Gastroenterologist 25
General Practitioner 25
Geotechnical Engineer 23
Glazier 33
ICT Business Analyst 26
Industrial Engineer** 23
Intensive Care Specialist 25
Internal Auditor 22
Joiner 33
Land Economist 22
Landscape Architect 23
Lift Mechanic 34
Locksmith 32
Management Accountant 22
Materials Engineer** 23
Mechanical Engineer 23
Medical Administrator** 13
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 25
Medical Laboratory Scientist 23
Medical Oncologist 25
Medical Practitioners ( nec)
25
Medical Radiation Therapist 25
Metal Fabricator 32
Metal Machinist (First Class) 32
Midwife 25
Motor Mechanic (General) 32
Motorcycle Mechanic 32
Naval Architect 23
Neurologist 25
Neurosurgeon 25
Nuclear Medicine Technologist 25
Nurse Practitioner 25
Nursing Clinical Director 13
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 25
Occupational Therapist 25
Ophthalmologist 25
Optometrist 25
Organisational Psychologist 27
Orthopaedic Surgeon 25
Orthotist or Prosthetist 25
Osteopath 25
Other Spatial Scientist 23
Otorhinolaryngologist 25
Paediatric Surgeon 25
Paediatrician 25
Painting Trades Workers 33
Panelbeater 32
Pathologist 25
Physicist (Medical Physicist only) 23
Physiotherapist 25
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon 25
Plumber (General) 33
Podiatrist 25
Pressure Welder** 32
Primary Health Organisation Manager 13
Production Manager (Mining)** 13
Production or Plant Engineer** 23
Project Builder** 13
Psychiatrist 25
Psychologists (nec) 27
Psychotherapist 27
Quantity Surveyor 23
Radiation Oncologist 25
Radio Communications Technician 31
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 25
Registered Nurse (Child & Family Health) 25
Registered Nurse (Community Health) 25
Registered Nurse (Critical Care & Emergency) 25
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability) 25
Registered Nurse (Disability & Rehabilitation) 25
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) 25
Registered Nurse (Medical) 25
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 25
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics) 25
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 25
Registered Nurse (Surgical) 25
Registered Nurses ( nec)
25
Renal Medicine Specialist 25
Rheumatologist 25
Roof Plumber 33
Secondary School Teacher 24
Sheetmetal Trades Worker 32
Ship's Engineer** 23
Ship's Master** 23
Ship's Officer** 23
Shipwright 39
Small Engine Mechanic 32
Social Worker 27
Software Engineer 26
Solicitor 27
Solid Plasterer 33
Sonographer 25
Special Education Teachers ( nec)
24
Special Needs Teacher 24
Specialist Physician (General Medicine) 25
Specialist Physicians ( nec)
25
Speech Pathologist 25
Stonemason** 33
Structural Engineer 23
Surgeon (General) 25
Surveyor 23
Systems Analyst 26
Taxation Accountant 22
Teacher of the Hearing Impaired 24
Teacher of the Sight Impaired 24
Technical Cable Jointer 34
Telecommunications Engineer 26
Telecommunications Field Engineer 31
Telecommunications Network Engineer 26
Telecommunications Network Planner** 31
Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist 31
Thoracic Medicine Specialist 25
Transport Engineer 23
Urologist 25
Valuer 22
Vascular Surgeon 25
Veterinarian 23
Wall & Floor Tiler 33
Welder (First Class) 32
Welfare Centre Manager 13

Source:

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

I am a medical laboratory scientist, please can someone advice me on the schools and possible courses I can go for in Aussie and how to make the application cos I have been browsing through the different schools and I can't see the portal for application or is it only agents that can apply.

Travel › Re: Canada Or Germany, Which Country Is Better? by Obiora94: 5:11am On Jun 15, 2019

please just go to study for the cheap education and move somewhere else to practice.

Even if I eventually perfect the language. This is my plan.

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Travel › Re: Canada Or Germany, Which Country Is Better? by Obiora94: 5:11am On Jun 15, 2019

please just go to study for the cheap education and move somewhere else to practice.[/quote]Even if I eventually perfect the language. This is my plan.

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Travel › Re: General German Student Visa Enquiries Part 6 by Obiora94: 12:02pm On Apr 02, 2019

oshotemi19:
@obiora94:
good evening. please I would like to know if your appointment of interview is for winter 2019/20? another thing I would like to know is his you get the date of appointment : is it via mail or using the diplo site? Many thanks for your awaiting assistance and best wishes at your interview with God's favour over you.

My admission is for winter semester. I got the date through the booking appointment system. You already know the drill. You stay awake between 11:45-12:30(Sunday to Thursday) You might as well be lucky it comes out earlier than that like that of my friend who also got appointment because probably someone canceled their appointment. Stay woke. We are destined for greatness.

Good luck man.

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Travel › Re: General German Student Visa Enquiries Part 6 by Obiora94: 11:57am On Apr 02, 2019

Eldeee:
Congratulations in advance. Kindly go through some interview transcripts in part five, guess you will find it more there as this will further enhance your preparations.

All the very best.

Thanks a bunch Eldee baba

Travel › Re: General German Student Visa Enquiries Part 6 by Obiora94: 11:55am On Apr 02, 2019

Fabcol:
Yaay!!..finally the date came... Wish u Success!!

Thanks.

Travel › Re: General German Student Visa Enquiries Part 6 by Obiora94: 4:19pm On Mar 31, 2019

tetammy622:
Hello family,

Thank God it ended in praise as I have received my approval mail.
I have already testified in thread 96 I guess

Please my interview date is on May 3rd. I will like to get further information on how to proceed. With regards to arranging my documents on the checklist. Tiny details like the background for passport. Any need to get my letter of employment from places I have worked? Is there a particular format for the CV and motivation letter. If the motivation letter is handwritten must it be written by you (if you have not so wonderful handwriting). Thanks.

Travel › Re: General German Student Visa Enquiries Part 6 by Obiora94: 11:06am On Mar 28, 2019

bridget149:
Use another device, prefarably a laptop

Thanks.

Travel › Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Obiora94: 11:05am On Mar 28, 2019

Please house. I have tried to apply for a course in Macquarie University and I was referred to use a country representative. I sent mail so I can get a contact to a county representative. The response referred me back to their site. Please how I get contact of agents or representatives for this schools. I am gunning for a BSc in Biotechnology or a Masters in biomedical science. Any help on how to navigate this application will be deeply appreciated.

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