skydon:


Congrats. Resumption date please?

30th Oct is my resumption date

Abbey1987:

Which intake are u? October or Feb??

October

zeemo2007:



All the reasons are justified for visa purpose, unfortunately your chances of getting grant is low because of GTE and high immigration risk of Nigerians.

But my advise for you

1) you should defend the gaps in your education if you won't present your bachelor

2) if you present the bachelor and you are now going for diploma, it is a red flag for GTE

3) if your age is above 25 or 26, it raise suspicion regarding your intention of studying a diploma

4) you should have completed prior courses or education related to your diploma

5) write a strong sop to convince them of your intention


6) have a good sponsor that is a primary relative

I said it but my agency insisted i bring it because ita advanced diploma program

Apologies for the long story.

I was in Sydney for 12 days. Travelled with Etihad thru Abu Dhabi, short layover 2 hrs, unlike my hubby who went thru South African Airways (dats an Israelite journey). 8hrs to Abu Dhabi, plane was packed full, then from Abu dhabi to Sydney, also full but bigger plane, Airbus (double decker 'lol').

Arrived Sydney at about 6.30pm, immigration was swift, they didnt stamp my passport , that one pained me cos there is no evidence in my passport that i ever stepped Australia bayii, especially with this their emailed visa, mcteeeeeeew.

I changed some money in the airport and picked my box, went thru Agric cos i had garri, beans, dry pepper, crayfish egusi nd maggi , dont mind me, i am a yoruba woman and likes my naija food. Got to agric and the officer just asked that i bring out the food i declared in my landing card, i showed and said it was okay, didnt even scan my bag, thats how i escaped 'Quarantine'.

Next, i planned to use uber to the apartment i got at North Sydney, dats how airport wifi refused to connect. Now confused cos regular tai will collect up to AU$70 but i had seen an estimate of AU$40 on uber b4 i left lag, ut culdnt connect to uber on my phone. I walked up to an airport help desk and explained that i needed help to get to North sydney, i was given a map and explained that i culd use the train. I immediately bought the train card - Opal in the airport, loaded it with AU$50, using my GTB Card and that how i got train to the Norh sydney station at AU$16 . I then took a taxi from the train station to the apartment with AU$8, because it was late, ordinarily i culd ve strolled down.

The train is very cheap and convenient, I only used uber once cos i was been lazy to walk to teh train station, there were 2 train stations closeby, Milsons point and North sydney.

To the food, i didnt see "Ata rodo" yoruba red pepper in teh stores i went - ALDI, Coles and woolwoths (theses are the grocery stores around) unlike in the US butthey have different types of tomatoes, that one even confused me and they have big 'tatashe' pepper. (Non-yoruba, pls google the english translation, sorry). Didnt find vegetable too. The food is another story but thank God i am back home, "i cant come and kill myself" lol.

Sydney is a very beautiful city, saw the Harbour bridge, as in pass thru, over it thru train and uber and under thru a ferry but i didnt climb it (where do i even have that kind strength plus money again), Opera house, Luna park, Darling Harbour......... Oh my Draling Hrabour, love this place, i was there almost every day, conference for a week was at the International Convention Centre Sydney, massive structure, over 6000 lawyers was at the conference and you will not notice any unusual traffic or influx of people, the multiple entrance/access, thru the ferry, train, walking etc, those people are too much in terms of infrastructures.

I was at the wild life par, Aquarium and Madam Tussaud museum. The restaurant by Darling Harbour was also places i longed for everyday lunch.

If you dont like walking, you may not enjoy sydney because of the transportation, walking from the train station to your destination, for me, was always like 5 mins walk, except you want to be taking taxi and uber everywhere.

for 2 weeks, i used AU$70 on train transportation, still had like AU$10 left on the card. Used my GTB and Access bank cards with different rates sha, GTB was cheaper at N291 to 1 AUD.

Now to expenses, apart from groceries, i think things are pretty expensive in Australia, haba, no wristwatch or bag sef within range. I had to buy my chocolates in Abu Dhabi airport duty-free shops. I couldnot shop o cos i was busy converting everything to naira and my ijebu mind wont allow me.

Ticket - 1.2mil -Etihad. I bought this in June, b4 i travelled in October.
Airbnb apartment for 12 nights - USD1500. Paid b4 arrival, so i used my US dollar card to pay
Transportation and groceries for 2 weeks - AUD 200
Average lunch for 2 at the Darling Harbour restaurant - AUD 100

If i missed anything, pls ask. So I went and conquered

Thanks to Davody, i know u thot my wahala was too much b4 i travelled with my plenty questions, e mabinu

One more thing, they didnt stamp my passport upon exit again oooo, still paining.

debby516:


Thanks to Davody, i know u thot my wahala was too much b4 i travelled with my plenty questions, e mabinu

One more thing, they didnt stamp my passport upon exit again oooo, still paining.

Was it a business / Tourist visa?? How long did you have to wait for it?

debby516:
Apologies for the long story

If i missed anything, pls ask. So I went and conquered

I enjoyed your experience...abeg help with these questions

What was the rate at the airport 1 US$ to ?

Will it be easy to carry two suitcases(30kg) plus one carry on the train(Sydney Airport to Newcastle)

cc Westafrican

Teegal42:

I have bsc in international relations and diplomacy, is it possible for me to apply for pr and get it?

I can't authoritative tell you yes, I will advise you check the list and look for an occupation that is closely related to your course. Starting from here will help you.
https://www.nairaland.com/3053069/general-guide-australian-permanent-resident/478

Solitin40:

I enjoyed your experience...abeg help with these questions

What was the rate at the airport 1 US$ to ?

Will it be easy to carry two suitcases(30kg) plus one carry on the train(Sydney Airport to Newcastle)

cc Westafrican

Should be fine.

You are allowed three pieces of luggage per seat booked.

One item of hand luggage and two other items checked into the luggage compartment or stowed at the end of your carriage.

Luggage check closes 30 minutes before the scheduled departure. Luggage should be checked in at least 30 minutes before departure at all attended NSW TrainLink stations.

Baby strollers, prams and capsules, along with golf clubs and collapsible wheelchairs are classed as hand luggage.

It is recommended you invest in travel insurance to cover your belongings during your trip.

Bag inspections

Passengers may be required to present and open checked and non-checked baggage for inspection prior to travel on NSW TrainLink services. NSW TrainLink reserves the right to refuse travel to any passengers who does not comply with such a request. NSW TrainLink will provide a refund of the proposed trip.

Luggage storage at Central Station

There are storage services available at Central Station for NSW TrainLink Regional customers at the luggage collection and drop-off counter on Platform 1.

Short term storage is available for NSW TrainLink customers with a ticket for travel that day. There is a charge of $4.40 for each item stored. No luggage will be accepted for storage overnight.

SmarteCarte also provide long or short-term secure baggage storage. There are charges for luggage storage. They also have a range of luggage accessories and provide bag wrapping services. For more information, visit the Baggage Storage website.

Location: Grand Concourse at Central Station in Sydney - opposite Platform 1.
Operating hours: 6am to 10pm daily.

https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/using-public-transport/regional-booking-travel-information/luggage-on-nsw-trainlink

WestAfrican:


Should be fine.

You are allowed three pieces of luggage per seat booked.

One item of hand luggage and two other items checked into the luggage compartment or stowed at the end of your carriage.

Luggage check closes 30 minutes before the scheduled departure. Luggage should be checked in at least 30 minutes before departure at all attended NSW TrainLink stations.

Baby strollers, prams and capsules, along with golf clubs and collapsible wheelchairs are classed as hand luggage.

It is recommended you invest in travel insurance to cover your belongings during your trip.

Bag inspections

Passengers may be required to present and open checked and non-checked baggage for inspection prior to travel on NSW TrainLink services. NSW TrainLink reserves the right to refuse travel to any passengers who does not comply with such a request. NSW TrainLink will provide a refund of the proposed trip.

Luggage storage at Central Station

There are storage services available at Central Station for NSW TrainLink Regional customers at the luggage collection and drop-off counter on Platform 1.

Short term storage is available for NSW TrainLink customers with a ticket for travel that day. There is a charge of $4.40 for each item stored. No luggage will be accepted for storage overnight.

SmarteCarte also provide long or short-term secure baggage storage. There are charges for luggage storage. They also have a range of luggage accessories and provide bag wrapping services. For more information, visit the Baggage Storage website.

Location: Grand Concourse at Central Station in Sydney - opposite Platform 1.
Operating hours: 6am to 10pm daily.

https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/using-public-transport/regional-booking-travel-information/luggage-on-nsw-trainlink

Where you de all these years. Pelson nor just read anything from you until today.

abdullahi45:


How do you mean please expatiate.. Thanks

Apply for another short course related to your course. You will be given a new ecoe. Make sure the duration of the short course will equal your two years of study in Australia otherwise you don't stand a chance for graduate visa.

You have the greatest proof in the world ones they put it your passport number stating you've been in Australia everything go just show " na only strict countries dey do am ooo" make e no bother you
Plus ur layover at Abu Dhabi was stamped right?
Aussie make brain

debby516:
Apologies for the long story.

I was in Sydney for 12 days. Travelled with Etihad thru Abu Dhabi, short layover 2 hrs, unlike my hubby who went thru South African Airways (dats an Israelite journey). 8hrs to Abu Dhabi, plane was packed full, then from Abu dhabi to Sydney, also full but bigger plane, Airbus (double decker 'lol').

Arrived Sydney at about 6.30pm, immigration was swift, they didnt stamp my passport , that one pained me cos there is no evidence in my passport that i ever stepped Australia bayii, especially with this their emailed visa, mcteeeeeeew.

I changed some money in the airport and picked my box, went thru Agric cos i had garri, beans, dry pepper, crayfish egusi nd maggi , dont mind me, i am a yoruba woman and likes my naija food. Got to agric and the officer just asked that i bring out the food i declared in my landing card, i showed and said it was okay, didnt even scan my bag, thats how i escaped 'Quarantine'.

Next, i planned to use uber to the apartment i got at North Sydney, dats how airport wifi refused to connect. Now confused cos regular tai will collect up to AU$70 but i had seen an estimate of AU$40 on uber b4 i left lag, ut culdnt connect to uber on my phone. I walked up to an airport help desk and explained that i needed help to get to North sydney, i was given a map and explained that i culd use the train. I immediately bought the train card - Opal in the airport, loaded it with AU$50, using my GTB Card and that how i got train to the Norh sydney station at AU$16 . I then took a taxi from the train station to the apartment with AU$8, because it was late, ordinarily i culd ve strolled down.

The train is very cheap and convenient, I only used uber once cos i was been lazy to walk to teh train station, there were 2 train stations closeby, Milsons point and North sydney.

To the food, i didnt see "Ata rodo" yoruba red pepper in teh stores i went - ALDI, Coles and woolwoths (theses are the grocery stores around) unlike in the US butthey have different types of tomatoes, that one even confused me and they have big 'tatashe' pepper. (Non-yoruba, pls google the english translation, sorry). Didnt find vegetable too. The food is another story but thank God i am back home, "i cant come and kill myself" lol.

Sydney is a very beautiful city, saw the Harbour bridge, as in pass thru, over it thru train and uber and under thru a ferry but i didnt climb it (where do i even have that kind strength plus money again), Opera house, Luna park, Darling Harbour......... Oh my Draling Hrabour, love this place, i was there almost every day, conference for a week was at the International Convention Centre Sydney, massive structure, over 6000 lawyers was at the conference and you will not notice any unusual traffic or influx of people, the multiple entrance/access, thru the ferry, train, walking etc, those people are too much in terms of infrastructures.

I was at the wild life par, Aquarium and Madam Tussaud museum. The restaurant by Darling Harbour was also places i longed for everyday lunch.

If you dont like walking, you may not enjoy sydney because of the transportation, walking from the train station to your destination, for me, was always like 5 mins walk, except you want to be taking taxi and uber everywhere.

for 2 weeks, i used AU$70 on train transportation, still had like AU$10 left on the card. Used my GTB and Access bank cards with different rates sha, GTB was cheaper at N291 to 1 AUD.

Now to expenses, apart from groceries, i think things are pretty expensive in Australia, haba, no wristwatch or bag sef within range. I had to buy my chocolates in Abu Dhabi airport duty-free shops. I couldnot shop o cos i was busy converting everything to naira and my ijebu mind wont allow me.

Ticket - 1.2mil -Etihad. I bought this in June, b4 i travelled in October.
Airbnb apartment for 12 nights - USD1500. Paid b4 arrival, so i used my US dollar card to pay
Transportation and groceries for 2 weeks - AUD 200
Average lunch for 2 at the Darling Harbour restaurant - AUD 100

If i missed anything, pls ask. So I went and conquered

Thanks to Davody, i know u thot my wahala was too much b4 i travelled with my plenty questions, e mabinu

One more thing, they didnt stamp my passport upon exit again oooo, still paining.

AUD TO USD is 1.27
How una dey try 30kg walkin around
Ready to do small workout

Solitin40:

I enjoyed your experience...abeg help with these questions

What was the rate at the airport 1 US$ to ?

Will it be easy to carry two suitcases(30kg) plus one carry on the train(Sydney Airport to Newcastle)

cc Westafrican

Yeah you can carry two suitcases plus your carry-on on the train but it will be very stressful. You will need to get a train from the airport to central station, and another train from the central station to Newcastle. Although it’s relatively cheaper than other modes, the stress no be here! You don’t need such after the long flight.

The best bet is to use one of those airport shuttle services that run from Sydney airport to Newcastle. It will drop you at you exact destination and very comfortable. It was around AUD70 three years ago, so it should still be less than AUD100. You can google ‘HappyCabby’ (that’s if they still operate) or search for other related options.

Solitin40:

I enjoyed your experience...abeg help with these questions

What was the rate at the airport 1 US$ to ?

Will it be easy to carry two suitcases(30kg) plus one carry on the train(Sydney Airport to Newcastle)

cc Westafrican

Nice...Sounds like you had a lovely experience in Sydney. Funny how visitors enjoy their holiday destinations than the residents. Can’t wat to go on vacay!

How come you didn’t find vegetables? Ah ahn! Most of the regular stores have Choysum, Spinach, Bukchoy, Pakchoy, Lettuce etc...and they can be used (and do the work) for éfó rirò and éfó élégusi too. Abi you were looking for Ugwu. Next time you can bring your dried ugwu/bitter leaf.

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To the food, i didnt see "Ata rodo" yoruba red pepper in teh stores i went - ALDI, Coles and woolwoths (theses are the grocery stores around) unlike in the US butthey have different types of tomatoes, that one even confused me and they have big 'tatashe' pepper. (Non-yoruba, pls google the english translation, sorry). Didnt find vegetable too. The food is another story but thank God i am back home, "i cant come and kill myself" lol.

lordjayabs:
Thank you for your response. With a SOA of 8.4M do you think RMIT will grant me unconditional admission?

Check your mail.

Naijaaussie:
Yeah you can carry two suitcases plus your carry-on on the train but it will be very stressful. You will need to get a train from the airport to central station, and another train from the central station to Newcastle. Although it’s relatively cheaper than other modes, the stress no be here! You don’t need such after the long flight.

The best bet is to use one of those airport shuttle services that run from Sydney airport to Newcastle. It will drop you at you exact destination and very comfortable. It was around AUD70 three years ago, so it should still be less than AUD100. You can google ‘HappyCabby’ (that’s if they still operate) or search for other related options.

Thank you I don’t think Happycabby still work the website is not functioning well and also it’s not on the Student guide of 2018 and 2017 but was on the 2016 which means UON is not in partner with them again anyway I was sent a mail by UON that I should email them when so that they will offer me airport shuttle discount

Do you live in Newcastle?

Business stream, waited for abt 5 weeks.

rinzylee:


Was it a business / Tourist visa?? How long did you have to wait for it?

Cant recall but airport rate was like 1USD = 1.2AUD and thats if u change minimum of 500USD, if its less, they charge you commission.

For traveling with 2 suitcases, i dont think it will be convenient, i had one box and sat at the entrance cabin, couldnt push my box further inside.

Solitin40:

I enjoyed your experience...abeg help with these questions

What was the rate at the airport 1 US$ to ?

Will it be easy to carry two suitcases(30kg) plus one carry on the train(Sydney Airport to Newcastle)

cc Westafrican

I laugh at the bolded below. Thank God i am back home to my ugwu .

On next time to Aussie , maybe when my children don turn to teenagers, lol.

Naijaaussie:
Nice...Sounds like you had a lovely experience in Sydney. Funny how visitors enjoy their holiday destinations than the residents. Can’t wat to go on vacay!

How come you didn’t find vegetables? Ah ahn! Most of the regular stores have Choysum, Spinach, Bukchoy, Pakchoy, Lettuce etc...and they can be used (and do the work) for éfó rirò and éfó élégusi too. Abi you were looking for Ugwu. Next time you can bring your dried ugwu/bitter leaf.

Hey guys, I wnt to know if December is okay to lodge in visa for feb intake.

It is better you lodge it now if you can to avoid deferring. The issuance of visa grants is taking longer than normal these days. A word is enough for the wise, I am out.

chimax1:
Hey guys, I wnt to know if December is okay to lodge in visa for feb intake.

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tobe4real:
Most of the questions i ask here usually end up being unanswered abeg o make una helep me answer these 2..

What do y’ll think about tendering a study leave that covers ur study period to confuse dinp that u’ll be coming back to ur work after studying...do u think it will look desperate to them?


The medicals they do,do they covertly check for alcohol and drugs in the system?

Hehehehhehe you dey Code-in? and Madam bring 2more bottles?
E fit work, especially if you're going to school in other to upgrade your level. That is to say; if the course applied is line with what you've studied before?.
Baba dem go answer you.

tobe4real:
Most of the questions i ask here usually end up being unanswered abeg o make una helep me answer these 2..

What do y’ll think about tendering a study leave that covers ur study period to confuse dinp that u’ll be coming back to ur work after studying...do u think it will look desperate to them?


The medicals they do,do they covertly check for alcohol and drugs in the system?

Study leave is a great sign of GTE. It means that your workplace is waiting for you so you are def coming back. As to your drugs question, even if they do, the good news is that medicals are scheduled. So all you need to do is wait the required time for your system to be clean before booking an appointment

tobe4real:
Most of the questions i ask here usually end up being unanswered abeg o make una helep me answer these 2..

What do y’ll think about tendering a study leave that covers ur study period to confuse dinp that u’ll be coming back to ur work after studying...do u think it will look desperate to them?


The medicals they do,do they covertly check for alcohol and drugs in the system?

That shows proof that you are going to return back to Nigeria but I hope the course you are going for is with the same one you have as Bsc

About the drugs and Alcohol don’t take it 7 to 5 to the day of your medical appointment but I will advise you to #Notodrugs it kills and destroy life my advice sha let me come and be going

[quote author=Cottyekundayo post=61743489]
Where you de all these years. Pelson nor just read anything from you until

I dey baba. Just busy ni. Hope you firm

If one successfully pass the GTE does it mean that VISA is 100% guaranteed ?

Hello, Guy, I want detail about travelling to AUSTRAILIA for study either from Nigeria or from South Africa. I already did my HONS degree in South Africa and presently rounding up my Master's degree. Thanks

uckennety:
If one successfully pass the GTE does it mean that VISA is 100% guaranteed ?

Haha GTE is the Grant gangan