mamajaz:
I can't look away from success stories, especially the ones coming from close family members like koleefem05. Congrats bro. Speedy grant in Jehovah's name. Phlunter01, I sight you. Keep bubbling in His grace.

Mama d mama! Howz you?

jayooh:


Yes, I have done assessment. You can get positive assessment with your first degree only, many people have gotten it as well.

If it's EA, please download the MSA booklet and digest the requirements. You will need to prepare 3 career episodes and a CPD to fit the occupation u nominate

No quite. Only EA is sure of giving positive assessment without work experience. AIQS actually requires 2 years work experience as seen in the attached document from their website

advocatetruth:
Hi e famz, am not sure I read right but just to be sure, proof of funds is only required by those going for state nominations yeh?? Someone kindly enlighten me pls

Yes you are right and note that not all states have the same conditions so the POF matter depends on each state

richiepolymer:
Please house. Are our degrees accredited with respect to Engineers Australia?

Do you mean are our Nigerian degrees accepted by EA? If you do, then YES

koleefem05:
Good morning House.
It's been a while here.
I went on sabbatical, but I'm fully back now, especially with the good news from Tasmania this morning.
My Tasmania nomination finally came positive this morning. The race has just begun.
Space will fail me if I start to mention all of you by names.
You've been so kind, some of have even become friends sticking closer than families.
THANK YOU ALL.

Let me officially congratulate you my bro here in our family house. May the rest of journey be smooth and speedy in Jesus name. Amen

P.S : this place na our family house, Bellong is our "Olori Ebi"

iamblisz:



Good day sir, thank you for all what you have said through out the thread, I have been following this thread silently
Here is my maximum attainable points.
Age - 30 pts
IELTs- nil
Experience - nil ( except nysc, passed out few weeks ago)
Degree - b.tech quantity surveying(five years course) 10 pts
I also saw my skill on the list.

Pls do I stand a chance, I wanted to go for masters but I was directed to come to this thread for PR.

I think you should first check to see the conditions for getting positive assessment with AIQS. Elders in the same occupation can advise. Your NYSC experience, is it in QS?

Glory be to God. Our thread is bubbling with good news again. Congratulations Misoke and Neks.

I am so glad for the love, everyone is praying for my grant. Ese pupo

I know it will end in praise

Jprince93:


Thanks for the prompt reply. I really appreciate.
But based on your number 3 reply, if we have a marriage certificate then there is no need for any of those requirements?

With a marriage certificate you still need all of those documents especially if the marriage is less than a year and no children yet

My dear e-family,

So I am here to just rant!!!

Hnmmmmmm..... This PR process can teach the most impatient person how to be patient oh.....HAHA

I am shocked at how long this process is taking for us (me and my crew - hubby and 2 children)

We commenced the process since October 12, 2016 and after plenty "Orisirisi drama capped with miracles and testimonies" we landed ITA on September 6, 2017, lodged visa application (189) - September 22, 2017.

We received the immi assessment commencement email - November 6, 2017 and since then, DoHA have been owing us our visas oh.

Chai this waiting game is a humbling one. I know it will end in Praise though

So in all sha, I pray that no one on this thread will have to wait this long (its almost 10 months now) after visa application

Meanwhile, if there is anyone here who has also lodged visa application can we please state our gist/timelines here it might help me know I am not alone. thank you

God bless you richly. I am glad when I see people willing to help others.

GOO1:
Good Morning Aussie Fam!

I have been in Sydney for a while now and I am loving it. Just in case you coming this way (Sydney) and you need the following (see below) be sure to holla at me.

1. Airport pickup
2. A church to attend, I currently attend House of Grace Ministries, with a wonderful Nigerian pastor, a couple of Nigerians and more than a handful of other African Nationals and other nationals as well.
3. Someone to look and book accommodation for you before you arrive (of course you bear the cost ). Granny flats, shared houses with single rooms etc.
4. Some one to ask questions: think where to buy some African food, shops, the mall, job search tips (not job ooo, biko). etc
5. Currency exchange. Some Naira or USD to AUD.

I also have some friends in Queensland and Perth for those headed that way. Hopefully they can help, fingers crossed.

Can't wait to welcome you.
Whatapp number: 07014516254. Yes my Nigerian Whatsapp number is still active until Airtel kicks me out.

Warms Regards!
Your fellow Aussie.

Congratulations!!!

Ok so for your application, Ensure you upload all documents that support every point you claimed i.e

Education (Certificate & Transcript)
Age (Birth Certificate / International passport)
Names (Birth Certificate, in case of any changes, Sworn affidavit and Newspaper publication)
Work Experience (Employment letters, promotion letters, pay slips, reference letters, and Statement)
Health (Ensure you generate your HAP ID and go for your medicals before you are asked, Yellow card from port health)
English (PTE score should be sent directly from your profile on the PTE website, or send the IELTS result)
Partner (International passport, Yellow card from port health, Evidence of name or any changes as above, English docs as above or Proficiency in English letter from sch)
Child (International passport, Immunization card)

all applicants will have to do the medicals as above.

I am not certain ii have covered it all.

Others can modify

Aub430:
Guys ITA don drop for 489 visa.

At the moment, due to maintenance, I'm unable to log on to skillsselect to see what document is required. However I was just wondering what extra thing do I need to include in my application to ensure a direct grant??

Thanks

Congratulations @piusford. My testimony cometh

mamajaz:
Well done @ Pharnta. The journey is not easy for the health workers I must confess.

Hello Mama, where you dey now?

Been trying to reach you. Ki lo n pop?

koleefem05:
Me nko?
You forgot that I'm only on sabbatical.
My good-news too will be announced here o jare.
Someone say AMEN?
Weldone Chief @bellong
@mamajaz, Maami, I site you o

AMENNNNN...... By the grace of God you will testify here too.

Congratulations and Amen

aussy4life:
Guys Grant has landed oooo

Timeline:
ITA ....30/8/2017
Lodged....25/10/2017
Grant ....30/4/2018
IED... 29/9/2018
Direct grant.
@phlunter you are next to rejoice.
Thanking everyone especially Bellong for starting this thread for people waiting may you all get a quick grant and ITA.

New thread..... Oya this is where I will announce my own good news in Jesus name. Amen

Congratulations 00francis. I pray you find favour in OZ

Hello house, good evening

Please I need a direct contact number for DIBP/DHA

Thank you

afosahid:
Short Timeline Alert

I have barely made posts on this thread, but I have been following proceedings religiously!

Made a conscious decision to start the Australian PR process 20th November 2017 after much convincing by my brother @spyroxy1.

PTE 16 Jan 2018: SWLR 90,90,90,90 (Ist attempt)
EA positive Assessment: 3rd April 2018
Updated EOI: 3rd April 2018
ITA: 3rd April 2018

Oga @bellong you started this excellent movement. God bless you abundantly!

Wow!!!! Record breaking...... Congratulations

Alphadoor:
At last ..............................

Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. ~ John Quincy Adams

Praise the Lord..... I am so happy. Congratulations to you. May God provide you with all the grace you require for a speedy grant in Jesus name.

Bellacious:
Joy overflows in my heart, sing a new song to the Lord.... Finally it has ended in Praise. The golden mails landed today.

Grant: 23rd March 2017
IED: 26th Sept 2017.

Special Thanx to Oga Bellong, Mamajaz,Teejah80,Bnimz, Ideamaster and everyone who has contributed in one way or the other to the success of this wonderful forum.

Congratulations..... May the Lord make your way prosperous in the land. Amen

afojibola:
Hello house......my waiting is over...I got 189 visa grant on 19th of Feb for my self,wife,and two children....I will provide timeline later.....I bless God.....all those waiting ur own grants will come soon in IJN......

congratulations bro.. And a big Amen to your prayer. Kindly share your timelines as soon as you can

aussy4life:
Dear All,

Is it normal for CO Not to contact for 4months now? No employment verification or addition document (not that am not happy about that part )Just got immi commencement mail 2 months ago and nothing since then.

The anxiety no be here o make una put mouth for my matter I read from expat forum that people that receive such mail tend to get grant late abeg how true.

How market Lol

I am in the exact same shoes oh, only that I have been waiting for a bit longer, 3+ months after the immi assessment commenced email. Before like @babylove said, it used to be faster after the mail but I don't know what changed now. But I know that God will touch their hearts to issue our grants soonest.

The anxiety is not fun true true!

ZoeW:

And indeed I was next!
Visa granted 9 February 2018!!!
Too excited to post my timelines!!!

Oh Glory be to God in the highest.

I am very happy.

Now I and my sister @TeewhySafe are next in Jesus name.

You shall prosper in OZ

ZoeW:

Applied 30 August
Co Contact 5 October
Since then crickets!

You are indeed next. The grant is closer than you think.
Congratulations in advance

mumzt:


I will definitely attempt that!.

Yes 8 in all bands.

I am so happy for you jare. Oya on to the next step sharply. God's speed

Congratulations @manga5

Hello people of God, Happy new year my wonderful e.family, I pray that this year the Lord will surpass our expectations in Jesus name.

Hnmmn.... Oya oh, you people should come and help me beg DIBP oh. The anxiety of waiting for grant na wah.
It is well sha, I know God will make me testify soonest and all of us in this forum at the different stages of the process will experience accelerated progress by the special power of God.

Have a great 2018!!!

[quote author=Obigirl post=63941072][/quote] please send me a pm let's look at it together

SallyAUS:
My Grant is Here!!!!

My eternal gratitude to Jesus Christ and My heavenly Father who answers all prayers in his time according to his will.

I had cried, I was anxious, I was nervous but holding strong in the Lord is the only way


Thank you to everyone that answered my questions there is no shame in asking questions where you do not understand it will save you a lot of time and make the process albeit stressful, a bit straight forward.

Congratulations.... I am happy for you. God's favour is yours for the rest of your journey

zanyzara:
Helloooo! Somebody? Anybody?

Zany.

Hi

What's the matter? Why the sad face?

catchdwind4rmkd:
I visited this thread today!


My Contribution:
There's nothing wrong with using an agent.
The stress is using the right agent.
We use agents for different reasons, the common being lack of time and information.
A qualified Migration Agent would obviously make the entire process fast and easy for you.
While he does your job and leaves you free time to do other more pressing stuff, you pay for his own time or services.
Using an agent is in NO way a sign of laziness or unintelligence.
In fact, it shows that you like yourself, you don't like stress, you're busy and can afford the cost.
You also are indirectly solving the problem of unemployment.

People use agents or similar to get admission into NIGERIAN universities, to find a house to rent, to buy a land, to build a house, to sell a house, to plan their wedding, to buy a car, to manage their business, etc........
Let's not make a big deal out of this MIGRATION AGENT thingy....
When I got my scholarship, my sponsor made all visa and flight/travel arrangements via an AGENT.
Please call me LAZY.
While looking for cheap flight to OZ, I did contact a ticketing agent but didn't use them coz of cost.
But yeah, MOST of us finally had IOM do it for us I'd think they're something similar to AGENTS.

Bottom line, those that can afford it don't bother stressing.
My boss gets all he wants by just picking the phone and dial.
Most companies have agents doing all travel stuff for them.
My former employer in Nigeria uses VFS to get easy and fast visa processing for employees going overseas for training.
We also had agents taking care of passports and flights for same day services.
All we do is walk in and walk out.
What about accommodation and pickups? Just land and call a number, BINGO you're in your room. NO Stress.
Trust me I enjoyed it while it lasts

AGENTS are there to make life easy for you if you don't mind the exorbitant cost.
They're meant to be well-informed in their area of specialisation.
Say for VISA, they know all the rules and requirements. They keep themselves informed and updated on migration matters.
Similar to what lawyers.

On this forum, we can only offer as much as we've researched; which for most of us is only limited to what we found while processing our application. Not many research outside their interest. So, we can't answer all your questions to help you DIY. You'd need to do your own research. And if you can't or don't have the time, then, by all means, get the services of an AGENT.
It's left to you to do your DUE DILIGENCE in choosing the right AGENT.

TRUMP does not KNOW everything and possibly ANYTHING about some of the things he champions and enjoys...
Same is clear of BUHARI...
But regardless, we can't completely say they're lazy and unintelligent to become PRESIDENTS!!!

Shout out to y'all.
Keep the love flying.

You are very right. Spot on!

Even the DIBP recognizes the need for migration agents and has even made provisions for this in their entire process flow. It's just that the fraudulent agents in Nigeria are too many and there's hardly a way to pick the good ones out unlike AUS where they have MARA registeration. It is well