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Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by Snillous(m): 11:08pm On Jan 26, 2025
Hello, I applied Australia visa last year December. To my surprised I got denied and they stated "They are satisfied with my document and bank statement but they consider the crash economy in my country NIGERIA and our insecurity too" so if they grant me visa I may decide not to exit Australia again. That was the reason of my denial this Jan 2025. What can I do next? I need advice because I'm not really satisfy with the reason of my visa rejection. Thank you
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by chidi4sam(m): 1:06am On Jan 27, 2025
Snillous:
Hello, I applied Australia visa last year December. To my surprised I got denied and they stated "They are satisfied with my document and bank statement but they consider the crash economy in my country NIGERIA and our insecurity too" so if they grant me visa I may decide not to exit Australia again. That was the reason of my denial this Jan 2025. What can I do next? I need advice because I'm not really satisfy with the reason of my visa rejection. Thank you
What kind of visa did you apply for?
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by Usefulsense(op): 1:12pm On Jan 27, 2025
Snillous:
Hello, I applied Australia visa last year December. To my surprised I got denied and they stated "They are satisfied with my document and bank statement but they consider the crash economy in my country NIGERIA and our insecurity too" so if they grant me visa I may decide not to exit Australia again. That was the reason of my denial this Jan 2025. What can I do next? I need advice because I'm not really satisfy with the reason of my visa rejection. Thank you
So this people already know what's going on in Nigeria.
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by AngelicBeing: 2:08pm On Jan 27, 2025
Usefulsense:
So this people already know what's going on in Nigeria.
lol 😂, every Embassy/ Ambassador living in Nigeria, knows what is happening all over the country.

They give reports to their home country from time to time and as a result their home country issues various security alerts on places to avoid in Nigeria tongue

They also give projected abi predictions about the Economic & Political situations of the host country to their home government

They know how desperate Africans / Nigerians are to flee to the West tongue

Their home government listens to them than listening to your Buhari, Osibanjo, Tinubu, etc and base on all or some of the points l made above, It transcends to visa issuance or rejections to citizens of that country shocked

The Embassy or Ambassador are like spies feeding their various home country with all the happenings going on in Nigeria

All the corruption, Egunje brown envelopes etc going on in Nigeria, they know it and documents it as well

The embassy and Ambassadors are loyal 100 💯 to their home country shocked
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by ChefSlimice: 2:02pm On Jan 29, 2025
Do you know that we have savings manner more than ourselves so he may save and your brother there over 10 good years or more may not bro think wisely sometimes
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by ChefSlimice: 2:06pm On Jan 29, 2025
@ amudimpka: Do you know that we have savings manner more than ourselves so he may save and your brother there over 10 good years or more may not bro think wisely sometimes
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by Kingzjayzee: 5:55pm On Feb 28, 2025
djacob:
Congratulations Sir,
Your last statement "your wife can divorce you at anytime" is very interesting and is the reason most people are still in Nigeria.
okay, your wife can't divorce you at anytime in Nigeria, abi? Dey play! 😁
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by Amalahajames: 2:27pm On Jun 04, 2025
Can someone convert a tourist visa to a work visa in Australia.

My friend is traveling to Australia next week with a tourist visa, he is going for an Agricultural conference and may wish to convert to a work visa if possible when he gets there. Is it possible?
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by Amalahajames: 2:28pm On Jun 04, 2025
Please someone should give me a sincere and honest response
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by u3fine(m): 5:24pm On Jun 04, 2025
Nigerians don't like sincere and honest responses to their questions. But if you want to know, "It's NO"
Amalahajames:
Please someone should give me a sincere and honest response
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by Lindiwesooft: 11:56am On Sep 26, 2025
Mcslize:
Ok. He has exceeded the maximum allowable age for the Australia skilled migration. The only route for him now is visa 482 job sponsorship. This doesn't actually come that easy though. But there is no wrong in trying.

He can put up application on Australia jobs sites and look for employers to sponsor him.

He can also try and look for those in his occupation who are residing in Australia to recommend him for jobs sponsorship over there. I know of a one man who got sponsored through this process. One of his friends recommended him in his office in Australia, and he was sponsored right from Nigeria on visa 482.

However, if that doesn't work, if you have qualification or experience in a good occupation, and your age is below 45, you can choose to go ahead with the usual migration process while your husband become the dependant.

If all these options fail, if there is funds, then the only route is through study for you, which is the same process OP use for his wife whom he later joined. Try and discuss these with your hubby first so you guys can put heads to together. Nothing is impossible!
How can help recommend my brother for IT job in Australia? He works with FCMB as an IT rep.(5yrs experience). Thanks
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by Adex2442: 8:48am On Sep 27, 2025
They have destroyed the thread. Apart from the first story the op wrote. Nothing again
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by sambright2012: 9:08am On Sep 27, 2025
Hello there
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by Sirchiboy: 5:51pm On Sep 30, 2025
How much do I need to travel to Australia
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by damyGreen: 12:00pm On Oct 01, 2025
chidi4sam:
Yes Sir. Just like the OP, I moved there last December and I am doing really fine. My regret was not moving earlier than now.
Please what If one is trying to move through study route or are there still other routes for young people to move ?
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by Awesomeosas: 11:18pm On Nov 21, 2025
Good day house

I am currently residing in the United Kingdom and hold a Master’s degree in International Business Management, along with a Level 4 qualification in Health and Social Care. I have been working as a Care Assistant in the UK and am now exploring opportunities to relocate to Australia.

Could you please advise on the most suitable pathways or visa options available for relocating to Australia given my qualifications and professional background?

Thank you.
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by Postedtrade: 5:17am On Dec 20, 2025
Treadway:
the crux of what you typed here is that based on emergency care available to the cleaner over there he/she is better off than a Regional manager in Nigeria right? I know you mentioned kidnappings too o, but majorly I have hit the nail on the head as per the weighty component of your point right?


If yes, then YES I also do see your point. I especially like how you touched on the difference in the overall experience of routine care Vs emergency care in the UK cos it is a significant one to note, cos the routine one wey concern the vast majority of cases and that most people need, you gats wait months, but the emergency care na im you put for front burner in this instance

BUT here is the thing for me, I simply cannot agree that the simple presence of emergency care to the person in Aussie is enough reason to say he is living a better life than someone who is excelling, well read and rose through the ranks to become a .regional manager at Zenith, simply cos he can't get a chopper ambulance to pick him up or an ambulance to get to him in 5mins. Fulfilment in life doesn't come from emergency care. What life and living is about is more than emergency care. Very very many people go through a whole lifetime without the need for emergency care. Many people who get emergency care still die. Na the things wey dey drive most peeps and give them fulfillment dey that table below. To now tell me the person wey dey level 1 better pass person wey dey level 4 or 5 simply cos e get access to emergency care, no jus follow as far as I am concerned.
Poverty stubborn gan!
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by Bestest05: 9:09am On Mar 11
Obierika:
What other information are you looking for?
Mumu, did I ask of your opinion? Olodo
Re: Finally Migrated To Australia At Age 48. This Is My Story So Far by Kennyfide(m): 7:25pm On Jun 15
Princedapace:
My brother, I recently rejected a remote offer from a Singapore based tech company because I am over booked. Tech is so powerful and what tech did for me in two years is unbelieveable for me o. Each day, I keep thanking god that I made that hard switch even though it was so hard. I dont have to do all these crazy menial jobs and undergo all these stressful processes that I see people do. I just cant imagine what some people have to do.
Hello good day. I'm just about taking the tech part, can I message you privately please
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