amby7:
Hello house, I'd been offered admission into university of wollongong and currently awaiting my CoE... Please i'd like to know ur take with regards to what flight to book (direct to sydney or connect thru melbourne), and if a backpackers lodge is a viable option for accomodation considering d luggage one might carry.. Thanks

bossladyMo:


And how many years work experience do you have after your BSC, and how many did you claim points for?

Go to the invitation rounds for the date you got invited....look at the minimum points score. I wouldn't expect Engineers to have an over-whelming number of applicants. so that increases the chances of you being invited, even if you claimed just 60.

You are not totally out of the woods yet though...but it is not as bad...there is an 80% chance you still get your visa. 20& is subject to the co's discretion. So enter prayer and fasting lol.

mPop:
good morning, for the bank statement i want to confirm... is the money suppos to be in the account for 3months before i nw print another 3months bank statement? or i can just print out the 3months statement even while buildn d acct. whch1 pls?

Ifexsco:
Am already praying o! I just have 3months relevant exp between my BEng n Msc and I claimed but dats still not up to 5yrs. I hv understanding of my fate...but there is a God in heaven....didn't do this in order to decieve.will go check the rounds
Thanks. Sis.....

Ifexsco:
Am already praying o! I just have 3months relevant exp between my BEng n Msc and I claimed but dats still not up to 5yrs. I hv understanding of my fate...but there is a God in heaven....didn't do this in order to decieve.will go check the rounds
Thanks. Sis.....

bellong:


Do you mean you only have three months of experience after your BSc?

Ifexsco:
Am already praying o! I just have 3months relevant exp between my BEng n Msc and I claimed but dats still not up to 5yrs. I hv understanding of my fate...but there is a God in heaven....didn't do this in order to decieve.will go check the rounds
Thanks. Sis.....

Ifexsco:
Hope I have not gotten myself into a big shit! Didn't get to this thread till I had submitted my EOI, so my only source of info was the person that introduced me to it and the much I got frm skillselect n EA. I didn't know all these technicalities. In my CDR,I wrote on my IT done at d end of my Msc coursework and then on two post Msc exp....I got a positive from EA. I declared my Msc in d EOI. I didn't know what 'relevant' experience meant, so I claimed a 'non relevant' pre Msc exp. I also claimed my pre BEng attache exp and of course d attache exp at the end of my Msc coursework and also my post Msc exp....the EOI page said it seems I have 5 to 8yrs exp and I believe dats hw I was awarded 10 for qualification bringing my claims to 65points(Age 30, #ualification 15, IELTS 10).
Knowing about the technicalities now,am scared because I have only 4yrs 5months relevant post Msc exp which gives only 5 for exp (60 in total instead of 65)....DIBP says I must be able to prove my claim of 65points.
What's my fate? Do they look at EOIs to sieve out non relevant exp and exp gotten before the last qualification? NB I have gotten invitation and have paid n submitted though I am yet to upload my documents.
Comments pls.....

bossladyMo:


I really don't know much about student visas, sorry. I'm much more versed in the GSM. Mrnilobrown , surveyor and a couple others should be able to help you.

mrnilobrawn:

You can apply for your visa anytime. The earlier the better. But pls NOTE that ur visa might not be issued untill its 4months (12O days) to ur resumption.
Geting ur visa early give u relaxed mind to prepare for your trip

ferdimako:

Tell me what ur EA results say. 4yrs of relevant work experience after ur M.Sc shld be 10points if EA didn't deduct any years from d 4yrs. 60 points is still OK to to merit invitation and visa lodgement.

udokas:
Read this thread below. D person was in the same situation, go through & check how it was resolved. www.australiaforum.com/visas-immigration/16802-189-visa-rejected-not-sure-what-do.html

udokas:
Read this thread below. D person was in the same situation, go through & check how it was resolved. www.australiaforum.com/visas-immigration/16802-189-visa-rejected-not-sure-what-do.html

Ifexsco:
Am already praying o! I just have 3months relevant exp between my BEng n Msc and I claimed but dats still not up to 5yrs. I hv understanding of my fate...but there is a God in heaven....didn't do this in order to decieve.will go check the rounds
Thanks. Sis.....

ferdimako:

Tell me what ur EA results say. 4yrs of relevant work experience after ur M.Sc shld be 10points if EA didn't deduct any years from d 4yrs. 60 points is still OK to to merit invitation and visa lodgement.

Prince242:
Many thanks bro. Yea am coming in as a single student. Will check d website..

erictack2003:
Mrnilobrawn, you are a brain, I want us to vote you for Aussie Immigration Minister in this trend, abeg accept my 1st vote[size=8pt][/size]

bossladyMo:


Your money will definitely not be refunded.

However, if your BSc is equal to an Aus BSc, any work experience points after that can be claimed. There would have been an issue if you needed your Msc to get a positive BSc assessment.

I still am a bit confused tho...pls clarify a few details

After your BSc, how many years experience?

After your MSc, how many years experience?

Ifexsco:
Thannks....dis ligthens my mood!
yes my BEng wasequivalent as my EA letter says my BEng meets d current academic req for Professional Engineer (Skill level 1) then the last paragraph said dat myforiegn MSc is broadly comparable to an Aus Msc for purposes of awarding points for qualificatn under GSM.

manmeta:


Honestly, I think you should be fine. Quote and trust me. I read through your earlier text expressing your apprehension. Start preparing to migrate bro. You're good to go!

mrnilobrawn:

What class of student visa will u b applying...this will determine the docs u will need. Are you for Diploma, advance diploma, bsc, msc, PhD.... Provide more details

mrnilobrawn:

That should go for Bossladymo

dexterinc2003:


Seems your case looks familiar,it all depends on your plans,how early do you want to move as masters program in aus resumes twice a year (march/july),which school you want,what is your financial status,the rest should be a piece of cake.
Let me just list the steps,since im assuming you are a busy person.
1.register with an agent that can help you with admission (pfl,bcie etc),many ppl dont like the fact that they have to pay,but i think its worth it.a school under svp MUST be chosen.
2.once you get the admission,pay part of ur tuition fees to get a CoE.
3.once your CoE is out,do your medicals ,notarise your documents,get immunised ,pay for your health cover (for you and your wife)and go apply for the visa...573svp.
4 wait till visa is granted....book tickets and travel with your wife,depending on what you filled on your visa forms.
5.dont forget to use IOM for your travel ticket booking.
6.share your story on this forum


KEY
CoE =confirmation of enrollment
Svp =streamlined visa processing
IOM =International organisation for migration
PFL =preparation for life
BCIE =check google....lol

malmo:



I will suggest that you look for school in regional area and let your wife start the PR processing, I think it gets faster with nursing than doctors.

missakomaye:


You try wella for ur explanation ooo.
Kudos....

@DrDele,
There is the option of searching for admission yourself without the help of Pfl or any agent, depending on the school ofcourse. (Some schools now insist on using agents once u are applying frm Nig)

NNBB2012:


My candid advise to you will be, that your wife should start the processing of her PR as primary applicant rather than coming here to study provided she will meet the points. You can check the PR process for Nurses in the previous posts. It is really expensive coming here to study when you are sure you can apply for PR. I had stopped someone from doing that in the past, and of course, he is ever grateful that I did that.

I would not advise you to resign your job and to come here to do jobs that you might not like. It is impossible to work here as a medical practictioner without having required qualifications. You have to pass AMC exam etc. Why not prepare for the exam while your wife is applying for the PR instead of going through the study that will not add to you, if you have mind of obtaining PR.

I know of a Dr who came to write the exam almost immediately after his study in Nigeria. He made it at first sitting and fortunately, he was able to secure a job and that led to his PR. On the other hand, another DR came here about 4yrs ago struggling to pass the exam without any success. In order to stay, he kept on hopping from one Msc degree to the other. He had to do just anything to survive. The goodnews is that, he made it eventually after years of struggling. I will strongly recommend that your wife should process the PR while you hold on to your job and at the same time try the exam rather than coming to study.

sherrypelbrone:
msc, my fada owns a company

Ifexsco:


bro....I say a big AMEN to THAT!! thanks and God Bless

bossladyMo:


Check if electrical engr is on the list. If it is, assess your BSc alone, get at least a 10 in ielts, and you would qualify for a 190. If you chose to claim your work exp as points, then you would qualify for a 189.

If you don't have enough employment evidence to back up your work experience, just kukuma siddon with your 190.

FutureDon:


Yes please do - that should be the least of your concern sir. Abeg bring ORIGIN come for boys ooo. Men dem are thirsty