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To the gurus in Sydney.
I will be relocating to Sydney by ending of July.
I need assistance in terms of accommodation.
God bless.

Any e-family member residing in Sydney ?
I need somewhere to stay for just three in Sydney,
Will com on Thursday nite and leav on Sunday.

AlvinKem:
I hv my telex copy alrdy, I used diamond bank domicilary acct, and I bought at cbn rate, it tuk one week in total to get my telex because my bank was waiting fr d telex copy from cbn, so yes I knw what I'm saying bro!. I dint hv to source fr dollar in any black mkt rate bt cbn rate. If u want I can show u a copy of my telex jxt so u knw it's concrete

Shhhhhhh

NNBB2012:
U should be fine.

Thanks brov....God bless

Hello house
I wanted to find out if I will be able to get a positive assessment from VETASSES.
Bsc in estate management(5yrs)
Age :29
Occupation :Valuer
Experience :1.5 year(2011 to 2013)
thanks

erictack203:
My fellow E-family, it's been a long journey and today, I am finally ready to share my Success with the House.

As you all know, I applied to Study Nursing at the Australian Catholic University Melbourne Campus but was denied Visa by Pretoria September last year. With the Courage of the great ppl of this house, I didn't give up, I garthered myself and re-applied to Metro College of Technology for an Advanced Diploma of Disability in Brisbane.

After paying my fees, gotten my CoEs and applied for Visa to Pretoria in early November, I called Pretoria towards the Xmas break in December and I was told that my CoEs were Cancelled and my application will now be accessed as an AL3 application.

I was so confused (I used a registered Migration Agent and an Australian Legal Practitioner), I contacted my Lawyer and informed her, she tried calling Pretoria to no avail and then tried contacting the School, no one is answering, we waited till after the Xmas and contacted them again over and over, no response, I almost shit on my pants, my Lawyer then contacted CRISCOS and found out that Metro College has been de-registered(Closed Down) by the Australian Government. Luckily for me, we were able to get in Torch with the CEO whom then refunded my Money to a Trust Account in Australia.

In this case, we have to amend my application which is still at Pretoria, I then applied for a related program at Queensland International Institute (QII) and made the fee payments and sent a fresh application through my Agent/Lawyer to Pretoria, Early January, Pretoria didn't send any response when we kept contacting them, they will keep telling you 3months.

On the 22nd of February, I got an email from my Lawyer with a Refusal Notification from Pretoria, using the Metro CoEs to assess my application after series of emails and phone calls informing them about my new CoEs and application amendments, they still used the old CoEs which they all knew has been cancelled to assess the application (Negligence). My Lawyer hit back and hit hard pointing out a "Jurisdictional Error" to the CO, the case was moved to the Senior Regional Director of Immigration in Africa, she then sent us an email that they have sent my application to their Legal Opinions Department in Pretoria to have a review, that once the Legal Department gives their Opinion, a fresh assessment will be made on my application.

I say "wetin" so to enter Australia again na fight? Where ppl are getting grants here and there my own case is different, to some extent I even thought I was cursed.

I decided to try another route, I actually needed this Nursing, I asked my Cousin about life as a Student in the USA, he told me and also told me that USA rejects Visa like Virus, that it's a no go area, my wife advice me not to be discouraged and that I should try, my friend in Darwin (Australia) kept advising about USA and the good opportunities there, I decided to try.

I applied for Admission in BSN(Nursing) and I also applied to the Embassy with my Family for a B1/B2 Visa, to my greatest surprise, we were all granted. I applied for the Admission early March and last week Thursday, I got an Offer to Study Nursing at University of Central Oklahoma, USA. While I was planning how to attend another Student Visa interview, I contacted my new School and told them I intend to Visit them for 2weeks and return to Nigeria to apply for an F1 Visa. The Office advised me that no need, that if I have a valid Visitors Visa and have not enrolled in a School or take an Employment or breach the Visa by over staying and so on, that I am qualified to change my Status to an F1 Visa.

https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors/students-and-employment/special-instructions-b-1b-2-visitors-who-want-enroll-school

So, I took and deep breath and said "well, that's it" my Fate is in USA. Life is all about persistent and never to give up. My program starts in August and I wan just enter the town go enjoy small for 2 weeks and come back, make I clear all the wahala wey Pretoria gimme since last year.

I will like to advice everyone here, whether you are a Visa applicant or seeking to Study or those already Abroad: you all should never give up in your Quest, God's time is always the best and the greatest, no one or any situation should make you feel regret, stand up to your challenges and set your sails, trust me, you will achieve results.

I dedicate my Special thanks to Almighty God. And I appreciate the Gurus in this House; Laminaira, Mrlinobrawn, Oga Bellong, NNBB, Lawland, Scrollmein, Pmiller, Aussy4me, our BossLadymo1, MPop. And everyone that has contributed to the building of this great thread, I will never forget our main Boss in this House (Oga Justwise) for his good works in keeping this thread alive, may God grant you all your heart desires and strengthen you more.

I urge all of us in this great forum to keep up the good works and never abandon any1 who needs help, we should not run from the house whether we get what we came here for or not, life is a circle and every1 has his/her SET TIME.

God bless you and God bless Nairaland.

Congratulations brov.

adim02:
@"oudodi you can send me ok

have pm u Buh u are yet to respond

Swimgood:
What was d duration of d flight and please how is their services ( South African airlines) in terms of food hospitality and how much delay u had at stopovers? I intend flying with them or etihad...enjoy ur new home

check wakanow as etihad is cheap over there. You can get it at les than 200k.

jorgan:
He is indeed! Congrats

congrats

chi50:
I just answered this question for ada4all... no problem, just do what I said .

thanks dear

Please guru in da house I want to seek clarification on this..... My OSHC will start by June 18 Buh I want to enter Aussie by May. Please does it pose any problem at the point of entry.

[quote author=MASMEK2016 post=40730258]Can someone help me with the question below?
My offer from University of New Castle does not include Bank wire(Domiciliary account) as one of the payment options.Can i still go ahead to process my tuition payment through bank wire?

I think you better ask your agent of the school bank details

owenklay:
Hi all,

Got my 574 visa yesterday....applied 15 May from the UK. Heading to Newcastle, NSW. Anyone heading there or currently based around that axis should holla.

This thread has been so so so helpful. Thanks to you all. Now I can get to contribute meaningfully and hope to give 'real-life updates' when I get to Australia.

Cheers!

Hello, how has life been in Newcastle?
I wanted to find out abt accommodation and part time job in Newcastle in Australia.

Sugarman23:
Hi guys, i got my visa about 2wks back to study an MBA at University of Newcastle in Australia. I will be going next week and would be glad on any info from anyone regarding accommodation, livestyle and part time work available. any intel that enable me settle well will be highly appreciated.

Hello bro, trust you are good. I wanted to find out abt accommodation and part time jobs in Newcastle in Australia. Please I also need to know more abt cost of living in Newcastle
God bless.

Sugarman23:
Hi guys, i got my visa about 2wks back to study an MBA at University of Newcastle in Australia. I will be going next week and would be glad on any info from anyone regarding accommodation, livestyle and part time work available. any intel that enable me settle well will be highly appreciated.

Hello, How is life been in Newcastle?
I wanted to find out abt accommodation nd part time jobs are in Newcastle in Australia.

chi50:
I'm happy to announce that I arrived Melbourne safely today. My trip was smooth. IOM personnel received me in dubai. had another short stop over in Singapore. My bags were not opened by border patrol here. I declared my goods in d passenger card n during security check here my bags were sniffed b dogs.. I was scared oh because dogs scare me. But they were nice generally n organised. Anyway I'm still at d beautiful airport looking around. I pray this country favours us all.

hi, thank God for journey mercies. I just wanted to knw if u submitted ur parents marriage certificate and parents birth certificates and those of ur siblings to the embassy when u applied for visa?