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Good day all,

Please, I need help filling some parts of the I-140 form; Particularly part 5 and 6.

Please find the attached screenshot with the highlited sections.

I am applying from outside the USA, and with no job offer.

Am I supposed to fill section 11 and 12 of part 5?
Am I also supposed to fill the part 6?

@RandD could you please guide me

ednut1:
no issue here. You already have all the evidences, include in your application.

Okay! Thanks

Please, can someone help on this.
Thanks

olig:
Good evening all,

Please, it was written at the top of my wife's ECA (from WES) that "The names on one or more of the academic credentials submitted for evaluation differ from the name indicated above".

I just want to be double-sure, and I have 2 questions:

(i) I Hope that the "mismatch" in the surnames does not matter for a married woman. Since she has done change of name due to marriage (surname).

(ii) She used a middle name (A) in her ATA and ICAN certificates and used a different middle name (B) in her B.Sc. certificate. The middle name in her B.Sc. is preferred and the same in all other documents (including her passport). She has already done a change of name (the middle name); an affidavit and newspaper publication to that effect has been done and ICAN has been notified and accepted, but new certificate/credentials can not be issued. Will this constitute a problem at any point? Since she needs the ATA to claim two or more certificates.

Thank you for your time and response to this

Good evening all,

Please, it was written at the top of my wife's ECA (from WES) that "The names on one or more of the academic credentials submitted for evaluation differ from the name indicated above".

I just want to be double-sure, and I have 2 questions:

(i) I Hope that the "mismatch" in the surnames does not matter for a married woman. Since she has done change of name due to marriage (surname).

(ii) She used a middle name (A) in her ATA and ICAN certificates and used a different middle name (B) in her B.Sc. certificate. The middle name in her B.Sc. is preferred and the same in all other documents (including her passport). She has already done a change of name (the middle name); an affidavit and newspaper publication to that effect has been done and ICAN has been notified and accepted, but new certificate/credentials can not be issued. Will this constitute a problem at any point? Since she needs the ATA to claim two or more certificates.

Thank you for your time and response to this

tunlex01:
Yes you can. Speak to your revenue service or former finance team

Noted!

Thank you.

Good day,

Please, I have a question:

For previous work in Nigeria (2015 to 2018) without tax or pension payment, is it possible to make the tax payment now (in arrears) in order to be able to obtain a tax clearance certificate for those periods?
Does anyone know if this is possible?

Thank you.

aduktus:
You are not expected to be receiving this amount per annum at the time of your nomination/application - you will be assessed for future potential to earn this much. So, your current job and position, qualifications (especially MSc and PhD), innovative talents, international recognition/awards in your field, publications etc can be evaluated to meet the threshold.

This is interesting. I heard of AU Global talent for the first time today and I started researching immediately. Initially, I thought I am totally out, but it seems you know much about that @aduktus. I have seen some of your previous posts on Global Talent..... Please, check if I have a chance and advise me based on the data below.

Please, how many years of work experience is required for this: could you provide me with the datils of the required work experience?

Degree: PhD (Applied Geociences): Finished in December 2022, just published my thesis a few days ago.
My PhD was with DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Scholarship (04/2019 to 12/2022).
Institution: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany.
M.Sc.: 2015 (Geology).
Institution: University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
Award: Schlumberger Ocean Plugin Competition for Academia (2014).
B.Sc.: 2010 (Geology).
Institution: Ajayi Crowther University, Nigeria.

Total Publications: 6 (3 first author) published.
3 under review (not first author).
Age: 37
Marital status: Married

Thank you for your time.

oluwaVaz:
Go to nimc office or any business center that are capable of doing it, mayb the dob on passport reg didn't match or name arrangement

Thanks for your response.

That is not even the issue. A NIMC official has helped her to check. The data on NIN is correct.

A NIS official also checked and told her that the remaining thing is for Abuja to confirm her change. He showed her the page and what they wrote there is that there is mismatch in surname.
NIN has change to her new surname while NIS has not. She still has her former surname in NIS.
And that is why she applied for a change (due to marriage).

We still don't know what to do or how long it will take NIS to change her surname

tunlex01:
You can add all the documents and prepare your application as if you want to assess the Phd as well.
You won’t know if you don’t try.
Visa category is determined by the occupation you select. You will see that on the anzscosearch website when you scroll down.
Get a positive assessment first before moving to the next stage

Noted!

Thanks a lot for your time and guide.

One more thing please,

Should I upload marriage certificate to WES portal right away when applying or they will request for it themself later

Since the surname has changed.

Profgordons:
It should be as on the certificate, I also added a middle name to mine but WES evaluated what was on the certificate

Okay! Thank you

Hello guys.

Please I am filling WES (ECA) for my wife.
She changed her middle name after gotten a AAT certicate. Should be fill in the name as it appears on the certificate in WES form?
She has applied for change of the middle name in ICAN and that has been approved. But the certificates (both AAT and ICAN) can not be reissued. They only issued a letter to support.

Should we fill the name exactly as it appears on her certificate (with the old middle name) or use the new middle name?

tunlex01:
1. IELTS is not required for Vetassess assessment however that is required for nomination/visa application.
2. Nope except you are working during that period and getting paid as a geologist

Vetassess assessed past 10 years but requires that you have an experience that is current (which must be within the last 5 years - technically February 2018). In your case, your experience ended in October 2018. So that means you are eligible. After October 2018, you will not be eligible for assessment.

Thank you for your time and response @ tunlex01. God bless you.

My PhD was on scholarship (from DAAD, in Germany), not employment. I don't have payslips or employment letter. Only scholarship award letter and stipends is paid monthly into my account. Though my supervisor can give support/reference letter, but I guess that won't still count.
I guess I have to act fast and start now before I dont have any leverage left in term of employment.

Please, any suggestion on the visa category and maybe province/region to look out consider?

Please can someone help with this......

olig:
Good day guys,
@tunlex01 and all others, please advise and guidance.

I am considering the AU PR (or a viable route you know). I have read a little on the topic and comments here. However, I still need some guidance/assistance.


Age: 37 years
Marital status: Married
Degrees: PhD 2019 - 2022 (in Applied Geosciences)
M.Sc. 2013 - 2015 (in Geology)
B.Sc. 2006 - 2010 (in Geology)
Occupation: Geologist
Group: GROUP 2344; Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists
ANZSCO code: 234411
ANZSCO Skill Level: 1
List: STSOL
VISA: 190 [skill nominated], 407 [Training visa], 489 [Skilled Regional (Provisional vias) - State or Territory nominated] 482 [Temporary Skill shortage visa - Short Term Stream], 487 [Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme], 494 [Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) - Employer-sponsored stream], 491 [Skilled Work Regional (Provisional visa) - State of Territory nominated].
Assessing Authority: VETASSESS
-Geologist is a VETASSESS Group A occupation
Assessment: Not done yet.
Experience: 3 years (Geologist: 04/2015 to 10/2018).
IELTS: Not done yet.

Wife:
Age: 28
Degree: B.Sc. 2013 - 2017 (in Local Government Studies).
Experience: 4 years ad 4 months (Account officer: 09/2017 to 01/2022).
10 months (Credit control officer: 02/2022 to /11/2022).
She has AAT and ICAN. I was told ICAN doesn't work for Australia, which is why I don't detail that.
Occupation: Account officer is not on the skilled occupation list.
ANZSCO Code: XXXXXXXXX
VISA: XXXXXXXXX
IELTS: Not yet done

Please, kindly advise on the most viable route for us.

Specific questions: (1) Do I need IELTS results for the assessment (VETASSESS is the authority)?
(2) Does PhD period also count as experience for AU PR?

I found the statements below on the VETASSESS page and I don't have a clear understanding of bullet (now number) 2. Please, note that my PhD is technically 4 years.
"Geologist(ANZSCO Code 234411)
This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor Degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.

In addition to the above, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:

1. at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level,
2. undertaken in the last five years,
3. working 20 hours or more per week, and
4. highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
Please note in order to achieve a successful Skills Assessment Outcome, a positive assessment for both qualifications and employment is required."

I am sorry for my long epistle. I just wish to get things right.

Thank you in anticipation for your advice and guidance.

Hello guys

Please, could a change in address (i.e address "A" NIN and address "B" on the Passport application) result in failure in the NIN verification during passport processing?

HELLASJ:
Go to NIN office, it'll be resolved at a token.

Thank you.

She spoke with someone at NIN office where she registered today. The person checked and told that that her NIN is already verified.

Confused

Good evening guys.

Please which office should one approach to rectify NIN verification failure?

My wife did capture December at the Abeokuta NIS office.

Good day guys,
@tunlex01 and all others, please advise and guidance.

I am considering the AU PR (or a viable route you know). I have read a little on the topic and comments here. However, I still need some guidance/assistance.


Age: 37 years
Marital status: Married
Degrees: PhD 2019 - 2022 (in Applied Geosciences)
M.Sc. 2013 - 2015 (in Geology)
B.Sc. 2006 - 2010 (in Geology)
Occupation: Geologist
Group: GROUP 2344; Geologists, Geophysicists and Hydrogeologists
ANZSCO code: 234411
ANZSCO Skill Level: 1
List: STSOL
VISA: 190 [skill nominated], 407 [Training visa], 489 [Skilled Regional (Provisional vias) - State or Territory nominated] 482 [Temporary Skill shortage visa - Short Term Stream], 487 [Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme], 494 [Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) - Employer-sponsored stream], 491 [Skilled Work Regional (Provisional visa) - State of Territory nominated].
Assessing Authority: VETASSESS
-Geologist is a VETASSESS Group A occupation
Assessment: Not done yet.
Experience: 3 years (Geologist: 04/2015 to 10/2018).
IELTS: Not done yet.

Wife:
Age: 28
Degree: B.Sc. 2013 - 2017 (in Local Government Studies).
Experience: 4 years ad 4 months (Account officer: 09/2017 to 01/2022).
10 months (Credit control officer: 02/2022 to /11/2022).
She has AAT and ICAN. I was told ICAN doesn't work for Australia, which is why I don't detail that.
Occupation: Account officer is not on the skilled occupation list.
ANZSCO Code: XXXXXXXXX
VISA: XXXXXXXXX
IELTS: Not yet done

Please, kindly advise on the most viable route for us.

Specific questions: (1) Do I need IELTS results for the assessment (VETASSESS is the authority)?
(2) Does PhD period also count as experience for AU PR?

I found the statements below on the VETASSESS page and I don't have a clear understanding of bullet (now number) 2. Please, note that my PhD is technically 4 years.
"Geologist(ANZSCO Code 234411)
This occupation requires a qualification assessed as comparable to the education level of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor Degree or higher degree and in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.

In addition to the above, it is essential for applicants to meet the following employment criteria:

1. at least one year of post-qualification employment at an appropriate skill level,
2. undertaken in the last five years,
3. working 20 hours or more per week, and
4. highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
Please note in order to achieve a successful Skills Assessment Outcome, a positive assessment for both qualifications and employment is required."

I am sorry for my long epistle. I just wish to get things right.

Thank you in anticipation for your advice and guidance.

naijainstinct:
If you both ace IELTS with 8.5,8.0,7.5,7.5 in LRSW respectively and your wife as PA, your CRS score is 477.

If your wife score the above in IELTS and you manage to score 8,7,7,7 in LRSW, your CRS remains the same and if you score 8,7,6.5,6.5 with your wife acing IELTS still, your CRS is 473.

Again, wife getting 8.5,8,7,7.5 and you also getting 8,7,7,7 will give you 474 and finally wife getting 8.5,8,7,7 and you 8,7,7,7 will bring you to 471.

Summary:
1. Wife must be PA because your score will drop to 450s with you as the PA even if you both ace IELTS.

2. Wife must strive to score a minimum of 8.5,8,7,7 in LRSW respectively to remain in the 470s. It is best to aim for 8.5,8,7.5,7.5 though to claim the maximum available points for language proficiency.

3. It is important that you complement your wife's effort by aiming for a minimum 8,7,7,7, so you can remain in the 470s.

4. No matter the outcome of your IELTS, please enter the pool as soon as your results are ready. You can remain in the pool while seeking ways to improve your score. Who knows? PNP might knock on your door.

5. Since your wife will be the PA and she already has 2 or more certificates, can you encourage her to take French classes? You also did not mention anything about siblings in Canada, so I assume you don't have. Pursuing French language proficiency should be a faster way for your wife to add points than pursuing a Master degree (which will not add more than 8-9 points since she already has 2 certificates).

6. Please do not be discouraged at any point. Whatever sacrifice you make will be worth it at the end. Wishing you Godspeed and success in your journey starting from your IELTS.

7. Most importantly, please peruse page 1 diligently. It's the foundation of the knowledge most of us have as regards to this journey.

Cheers Doc.

Wao!
Thank you so much for the detailed explanation. May God bless you.

5. We don't have siblings in Canada.
Honestly, the French proficieny may be difficult for her. But I we will see to that. Her job is with a lot of pressure and stress. Maybe she can get over that soon.

7. Yes! I got some information from page 1 and the subsequent pages. Actually, I have been reading this topic for some years. I now want to give it a shot.

I had to ask because someone else might see what I am not seeing. Many experience here and sometimes, I believe individuals circumstances matters.

I appreciate your time and all other's effort in answering questions and supporting people here.

Abercrome:
Yes, AAT qualifies while ACA (ICAN) does not. Quite ironic too.

Okay. Thank you for your response.

I will start the process now and make arrangements to write IELTS then.

My concern has been my age, which will make me lose points. I plan to make my wife the principal applicant, since I now know that she is qualified for 2 or more certificates (with AAT).

Please, find our details below. Does anyone see a more viable route, or have any advice?

*Husband:
Qualifications: Ph.D Geology 2022
MSc. Geology 2015
B.Sc. Geology 2010
Age: 37 years
Work experience: 3 years (Geologist)
IELTS: Not yet done

*Wife:
Qualifications: B.Sc. Local Govt. Studies 2017
AAT: 2016
ICAN: 2021
Age: 29 years
Work experience: 5 years (Accountant)
9 months (credit control)
IELTS: Not yet done

Thanks in anticipation for your advice.

Good day guys, thanks for the good works.

Please, I need some clarity:
I see that ICAN does not not qualify for two or more certify for two or more certificates, but does AAT actually qualifies for two or more certificate?

I don't seem to get that clearly from what I read here.

Please, can someone clarify this.

Thanks

I have 35838 Miles

Good evening,
Please could one use Kayak for flight that is not originating from Nigeria and pay in Naira?
Eg, is is possible on kayak to book Germany to UK return tickets and make payment in Naira?

Thanks for your response.

Justcul:
If you are referring to prices displayed by wakanow (600k+) .. it's because they are using black market rates. Possibly due to current dollar scarcity..

Check via Kayak (https://www.kayak.com/) for better rates.

My 2 kobo

Ebonyblizz:
I thought you already change your status that is why your spouse did not need a lawyer to investigate

Not me. I wasn't the one that said/posted that.

I am Just saying what I know about that. I have not gotten to that stage; till mid next year.

Ebonyblizz:
Please how do you verify your marital status?

I have not changed my status yet. However, I contacted the Auslander.... and I was told to first register it at the registry. When contacted the office, I was told that I will need to bring the original wedding certificate for verification.
I will do that next month.

The person with personal experience can also inform us how he did his own.

timbs001:
Just make sure to go along with both passports, the old and new and explain at the Embassy. No need to rebook your appointment.

Others can contribute also

Alright. Thanks

Please, after booking an interview appointment (no date yet) can one change passport (reissue)?

For German family reunion visa.

Thanks

tunlex01:
Not for Australia

Noted!
Thanks for your response

Thank you guys for your time and efforts.
I am still learning; I started reading from page 0, but I am still far away.


Please, is professional certification like ACA/ICAN qualified PR route? Please help check the credentials below

Education and certification:
1) Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) | 2021
From Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria ICAN)
2) Associate of Accounting Technician (AAT) | 2016
From Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
3) Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Local Government Studies |2017
From Obafemi Awolowo University

Work experience:
1) Credit control officer | 02.2022 till date
2) Account officer | 09.2017 to 01.2022

Age: 29

English test: Not done yet



Thanks

Hello. Is this still active?

All these are not true.
I was there about two weeks ago.

The only people they attend to are family reunion and those that just want to pick document.

A day after that, they updated their site that they will attend to urgent cases, which you are all aware of.

German visa is very easy and straigh forwards. No agent or backdoor required. Just be patient and follow instructions.

ellastvenglanz:
Please has anyone been able to contact the embassy physically? Someone just informed me that the embassy only attends to cat A. Pls how true is this?

Also is anyone aware of the amount we need to block for our kids going to study with us? I have a 10months baby and I have no idea how much I am to block for her nor the process involved. Any useful tips?

Thanks in advance.

But are you here to fight?

Calm down. You don't need to abuse anyone here.

He doesn't matter if he's wrong. That is what he feels.

We are adults and not kids. Let's handle issues with maturity.

uchezdedon:
Kindly keep quiet if you have nothing meaningful to say. Do you think the category A&B stuff is only in Nigeria.