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buzzy1:
I have been having issues with my SAQA evaluation, can you kindly help out

Could you be specific on the issue you’ve been experiencing?

Noted. I have answered your question. You got any suggestions please?

hunee:
Bro, text here please .

CSV.

Didn’t get any reply from you. Could you kindly reply?my email

hunee:
I got your email pop up, what is good. Which visa category you are on?

Hello good people. Please do you have a lawyer to use for appeal? I need legal service to package an appeal. Anyone can assist …was submitted in Abuja

Africankel:
You should hear from them within 5 to 10 days.

080bjaked:
Try Homii apartments on commercial street in Cpt CBD.
Furnished apartment with central hubs, right in the CBD, close to nice places like V & A waterfront (15-25 mins walk) and you can get a room for between 6-11k depending on size or co-sharing.
You also don't need to commit for long term or pay any deposits, you pay monthly.

I understand my request is unrelated to this, apologies.

Please can u (or anyone) advice on how to track application?

This embedded hyperlink in this main link https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/zaf/track-application (for application submitted at vfs Abuja) don’t even return anything than “invalid inputs”.

The reference number i have entered to check status is in this format (ZAF/ABV/YYMMDD/****/**); I have tried diff combinations of this ref no and no luck, can someone please advice if there is a format expected?

Is there another link or the link don’t just work for anyone until such persons visa is ready?

What am I missing or what do I need to do?

hunee:
In Pretoria, Hatfield, Francis Baard , all those areas, you will get something for that range. These are also known safe areas, so be guided ok.

I understand my request is unrelated to this, apologies.

Please can u advice on how to track application?

This embedded hyperlink in this main link https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/zaf/track-application (for application submitted at vfs Abuja) don’t even return anything than “invalid inputs”.

The reference number i have entered to check status is in this format (ZAF/ABV/YYMMDD/****/**); I have tried diff combinations of this ref no and no luck, can someone please advice if there is a format expected?

Is there another link or the link don’t just work for anyone until such persons visa is ready?

What am I missing or what do I need to do?

Please can anyone advice on how to track application?

This embedded hyperlink in this main link https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/zaf/track-application (for application submitted at vfs Abuja) don’t even return anything than “invalid inputs”.

The reference number i have entered to check status is in this format (ZAF/ABV/YYMMDD/****/**); I have tried diff combinations of this ref no and no luck, can someone please advice if there is a format expected?

Is there another link or the link don’t just work for anyone until such persons visa is ready?

What am I missing or what do I need to do?

lymelyte:
contact momentum or compcare. They are the two well known medical aid providers for international students. Go through both websites and contact them.

Thanks for this feedback, but the medic aid insurance should be for working visa. Will these provide or a broker? Attempted signing up to pay but were asking for ID of SA. So I’m left thinking that a broker would be it. Kindly share further thoughts

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Zoey1:
Few hours after your biometrics it should be approved and sent to you. Which you inturn will download.
If they haven’t send a mail.

Eventually sorted after a repayment, thanks.

These guys are asking for medic insurance, only accepting SA based providers, not axa mansard or anyone. Please any info on health insurance providers that you’d recommend? And the link to pay for a working visa? They mention Momentum, CompoundCare. They are asking for SA ID and even phone number.

<[b]please anyone with info on this should also respond>

Zoey1:
Hello,
What PCC are you referring to?
Nigerian?

Yes, Nigerian

Zoey1:
And it’s less than 5MB?
This has been an issue since last week and the guy changed browser and it worked.
Keep trying other browsers.
Craziest website I have seen though.

Hi @Zoey1, this is a different point but thought to quote one of your responses so that you could be tagged. Please do you have idea of the online version of police character clearance? Biometric has been done but not getting approved/passing the last stage so that it can drop into email as they noted. The advice was that the last stage would be approved and then it would drop into one’s email, and this should happen within 24hours. More than 48hours passed and no news. How has this worked for anyone you know please?

<bold> anyone with info on this should kindly share thoughts as well please</bold>

Kylead:
Try booking.com

no, mot sure they accept this

hotice1954:
Thank you for your response but he doesn’t have a vaccination card as he was born in the UK. I have uploaded his birth certificate and consent to travel. I don’t know what else to upload

Over here(9ja), you know new borns are given varied regimen of vaccines, and if you have been here for say up to or more than 3months, the tropics is diff and so immunization is necessary and advice. consider getting immunization card from a primary health centre so that it'd serve in lieu of yellow card as this SA can be unbelievable.

hotice1954:
Please I need help with my DHA Tourist visa application
Do we need to upload all the documents requested? Both required and optional documents. I am traveling with my Son who is just 18months. We went to get the Yellow fever vaccine today and was told he can’t have it till he’s 2years, so we didn’t get his yellow fever card. I have uploaded all other required documents in that section. I still don’t know why it’s asking me to upload more documents. I need help on what to do.

For the child, add vaccination card in lieu of yellow card. Did you add birth certificate and/or notarized copy of the child?possibly add consent(to travel with child) from father if you have indicated you're legally married anywhere. My quick thoughts

080bjaked:
Hotel booking for 2weeks should suffice (shouldn't your new employer take care of that though?). Anyways, the good news is you don't have to pay. I used Airport Inn Isando for time and I just sent them an email and used their reply for my book (however that was long ago).
Flight (also unpaid) can be one-way or if you want return, atleast 6months apart.
Insurance is required for student Visa (or so) but you don't need it for CSV.
Please refer to the DHA website for updated requirements though. Maybe I'm out of touch on some of these items.

You are a lovely soul! Thanks for the guidance...super super useful responses, man and/or lady , thank you.

Not sure you are out of sync with latest requirements, only MIE(past employment verification) and job offer letter are the additional/new requirements besides the de-listing of some occupations from the CS list.

Hotel booking should be for the first month of work, imo. Employer should sort this but we just have to be prepared to demonstrate good faith as long as it is not specifically stated as not-a-requirement.

080bjaked:
You don't need to submit your passport for CSV anymore.
According to VFS, when the decision is out, you have 6months or so to collect your decision else it will be returned to DHA or embassy.
And yes, you need hotel and flight bookings for CSV applications, POF isn't huge though (5-10k rands equivalent will do) as you must have a job offer to be eligible in the first place.

Very heplful feedback, thanks.

Wondering how many days the hotel booking need to be as i'd have to pay direct to them right? will AirBnB be okay here? and/or any named hotel recommendation in midrand area? to and from flight should be what dates? do i need personal insurance?

Africankel:
Congratulobia!

Bring kwulikwuli for us o. 😁😁

Hi. Please do you have any info that passport is collected/submitted during submission of Critical Skill Visa(CSV) application at VFS? Secondly, assuming the response to the first question is a no (ie, passport isnt collected/submitted until there is a decision like Canada visa), how long is an applicant given as max time to provide his passport at VFS for stamping of the decision by SA embassy? Moreso, is hotel booking and flight reservation required for CSV application submission?

<Any other person who reads this and got any response should kindly respond. Many thanks for your assistance >

A trip has been scheduled whre passport is required and of course the application for CSV is to be made before the planned trip.

Zoey1:
Both sites are genuine.
VFS $87 and more
E DHA $23 / $24
Both have recently been between 7days to 3 weeks.

Hi. Please do you have any info that passport is collected/submitted during submission of Critical Skill Visa(CSV) application at VFS? Secondly, assuming the response to the first question is a no (ie, passport isnt collected/submitted until there is a decision like Canada visa), how long is an applicant given as max time to provide his passport at VFS for stamping of the decision by SA embassy? Moreso, is hotel booking and flight required for CSV application submission?

<Any other person who reads this and got any response should kindly respond. Many thanks for your assistance >

A trip has been scheduled whre passport is required and of course the application for CSV is to be made before the planned trip.

I know one comb the net for the sites. Please can you share some?

welf99:
Nothing is impossible, especially if you are sure of your skills. Start applying online before your leave naija, there are popular job sites suitable to your profession. Register on those website , package your CV and start applying for jobs.

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This category is called Critical Skill Visa(CSV); issued to migrants that posses the skills as found in the official CSV documentation (you can easily find this DHA website, latest one is dated 2023 October)

1. If you posses the skill, then apply to SAQA to evaluate your degree(if not obtained in South Africa). This is the first thing to do as your professional body will need it to admit you(I know for ICT professionals body, can’t say for others)

2. Join the professional association/body of your skills and/or degree studied

3. Secure a job offer. This is a must, now

4. Get police character certificate (you can get it online at https://possap.gov.ng/

5. Get radiology and medical report from a government hospital. I think you need to download the forms and take along; you can download the forms from VFS, just search

6. Yellow fever vaccination card

7. I should think you need accommodation proof, maybe for a month or two, of course you have employment offer already and you have not be a liability in the eyes of the government they are assessing your application

8. I think you should have some funds to proof you have something to start life until your first salary comes. This was a requirement prior to the latest CSV list, but don’t know if it is still a requirement

9. Marriage certificates and/or any other documents around this area of life.

10. I think you can’t apply with your family members, but could apply after you have arrived in SA or after you have received your visa approval

These are what you require for this type of visa. For item 7 and 8 and any other that I use “I think”, you need to double check or let others advice if I am correct and/or if there are changes

See you in SA soon.

hunee:
Tell us more about this category of visa. Thanks

Hello,
Could you assist on these;

1. I did not notice proof of fund in the latest information/list of 2023 Oct. I will like to know if proof of fund is still required or adviced to be stated to apply as at today. If yes, the minimum amount is?

2. I know other countries(Canada and USA) only calls for passport when there is an outcome on one’s application.
Is my passport required to be submitted during application?as I can’t predict how long the process may take.

3. submitting CSV application via VFS. Would this be okay or what do you advise?on when to submit; I have read people say they submitted their applications(not sure it is CSV though) via evisa portal and at the embassy.

4. Can one requests for SAQA NQF7 re-evaluation after the stipulated 90 days?
I sent you DM, do check and kindly approve so that I can ask some clarification.


I will value response from anyone too on the above, please.

080bjaked:
I saw a recent interview where the Home Affairs minister claims there are no backlogs with Critical skills visa anymore hence response times have significantly improved.
Also turn around time seems to have greatly improved for permanent residence applications under section 27b. Got a response in 5months.

Hi, thank you for sharing valuable information. I wondering how to go about this MIE process as I couldn’t find a specific service on their site (mie.co.za) that speaks to this. Could you share what service I need to get this done?

KazikageSama:
Yes and Yes.
Job offer, SAQA evaluation, professional body evaluation, MIE for professional experience confirmation (not compulsory but I really recommend it) are part of the documentations required then medical evaluation (Radiology inclusive), bank statement, certified copies of qualifications and certifications etc.

On the job offer, I'd suggest you submit a contract offer between 3-5years. People (myself inclusive) got bounced before cos of permanent offers, interestingly some people (esp. Amazonians) usually appeal the ruling and sometimes they win (50-50 chance).
Before now job offer wasn't a requirement, but based on the 2022 regulation, the one year, job-seeker Critical Skills visa was scrapped.

Good luck.

Your responsesare appreciated.
Wondering how using a different (even by mistake) will affect points as against visa filing...i will like clarification on this. Perhaps you forgot to add the image, could ypu check and reattach?

On job offer as another ways to increase points, do you have any reference for one to explore?may some links that you know that are not in the "public".

tunlex01:
Congratulations on your positive result.
Please ensure you stick to the date approved in your result letter (see image below) to avoid overclaiming points.
1. 190 usually has more invites but they are mostly issued to priority occupations applications both offshore and onshore in these fields -health, teaching and construction related as well as onshore applicants in other fields.

2. THis is for onshore applicants who studied a computer science related course in Australia. They can do professional year to claim extra points.

3.All the ways to increase points are listed in the anzscosearch page or immi website on the points calculator. Those are the only ways to increase points.

4. Sincerely, 65 is not a good score for 135112 or any ACS occupation but who knows, miracles do happen.

5. 189 draw has not happened in a long time. IT used to be every month. For state nomination, they usually work with the allocated quota. if it's a lot, they tend to do more nomination but if it's not much, they do less nominations and issue nomination on a need-basis.
Also, July to December are usually a good time for nomination cos Australia FY starts every July.

Thanks for your responses.

For item 3, i got 10years of experience on my assessment. During filing the EOI, the highest available was "minimum of 8years and above" sort of....giving 10points. I thought i got the highest on this. Is there anything i am missing?

Pe job offer for my , do you have some pointers?

NB1912:
1. You are not eligible for 190 with 55 points. You need a minimum of 65 points to be eligible.

2. Professional years is for those that studied in Australia. I am guessing you are not in Australia as you would have known this.

3. Get more years of work experience.

4. Each state has it's own requirement. While some states might have additional requirements such as increased years of work experience, higher English score or submitting a separate ROI, other states might have no additional requirement. You would have to research each states requirement. It's hard to say if 65 points is good enough to receive an invite. The higher your score the better your chances. I would recommend you create an EOI for each state that has your occupation on their list. You can target NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD and ACT.

5. Regarding 190 & 491, some states will mention the date of their next invite round while others won't. Again, you would have to look into each states requirement.

Hi Tunlex01,
Thanks for the efforts on this channel. I was surprised to receive a positive assessment response from ACS today; i submitted on 22 March.

I have now applied(EOI) for 491(65 points) and 190(55 points).

1. I checked pasts ITAs from 2020-2023(as found on the offcial gov.au site) and noticed that 190 visa had more numbers of invites. Note, I didn't applied for this in my first EOI submission but had to update afterwards (to put in) for 190. Could you share some insights on this trend?

2. There is this "gazetted professional year in Australia", and noticed ACS(my assessment authority) was mentioned as one that provies this. Could you share thought on this as per the number of points this can fetch one? Secondly do you have experience with this generally?

3. I could understand that one way to increase my point is another english test with higher score. What other ways can i increase my points?

4. From your experience and/or trend, is 65 a good point for regional nomination? Do you have any thought on specific region to target (for code135112)? When I say target, I found out that there are some regions that require one to throw in ROI to get nomination even if one selected "any" as region he is open to live in.

5. Are there specific times that general ITA is drawn as compared to, say, Canada that dodraw every other month?

Anyone with answer to any of the questions is appreciated 👏

tunlex01:
You are right about ACS, it's not applicable to all assessing bodies but the Department of Home Affairs usually ask for them later too.
The main reason why we ask for this information is to confirm that the prospective applicant meet the requirements before they spend their hard earned money. For example, if the person is paid by cash and wants to assess with ACS even if you have other documents, it's a no-no.
The information request is just a guide

I don’t have anything to add again! Enough said already

Namaster:
Listened to a few seconds of the video and I can tell she's an IDIIIOT with bad intentions.

First of all, 99% of the People who travel abroad do NOT do it to make money. So the premise of her NONSENSE argument is flawed.

The amount of money that is needed to complete the process of emigration in Nigeria is MIND-BOGGLING! The idea that it's ONLY poor people looking for money that choose to travel to UK, Europe, USA, Canada, etc is just plain DUMB!

It's even dumber when you consider the fact that a 40-year old man is UNLIKELY to receive external support to finance his plans.

People who travel do it to get AWAY from the economic quagmire, political instability, infrastructural collapse and the general LAWLESSNESS that is the hallmark of the Nigerian society.

Put simply, people travel out to get a better quality of life for themselves and their families.

Anyone who thinks people are fleeing Nigeria to make money is just being DELIBERATELY obtuse.

She's advocating for staying in Nigeria and "looking for money in dirty places". She doesn't realize that all the money in Nigeria would make no difference if you fall sick and the hospitals do NOT have ordinary X-ray machine to help with the diagnosis.

For those reading this:

If it enters your body to leave Nigeria and you can afford it, LEAVE! Even if you are 99 years old, LEAVE!

hi tunlex01,
You mentioned Unilorin as not a tier 1. This tier-ship has struck a cord for me. Can you share, at least for the purpose of this Aussie japa, the classification of Naija versifies?

tunlex01:
Hello sir, you cannot assess a level 1 occupation.
Unilorin is a tier 2 university and as a result, any 4 year course is considered an Associate degree.
So you cannot assess as a Statistician which is level 1.
If you want to assess 224113, you need to have at least 1 year post MSc experience finished date and any previous experience will not count.

Hi house. I need your thoughts for someone who is married and don’t intend to go with his family for a start and so may not be applying for visa for them. Could this be a thing? What do you advice?

Can you list in a bullet point your skills here? Or an 4-5 lines/sentences “tell me about yourself “ for others to see and perhaps advice and point you to an opportunity? Moreso You may DM to share your CV.

Villa12:
I was learning video editing and graphics design with my phone. I do not have a laptop but i was a victim of robbery. My phone and little money was taken away. I am currently using a botton java phone. I do apply for jobs before my phone was stolen. I have been using a friend's phone recently to apply, Most organization do conduct physical interview which i somewhat find it difficult to meet up with due to high cost of transportation. Only few conduct virtual interview. I understand there's no excuse for failure in life, but it's not easy truly for some of us in Nigeria.

This is the issue of the day at Naija today. It is really really sad. Citizens just want opportunities to lead a decent life and contribute to the country wellbeing.

Bro, have you considered learning a skill in your line of study or something completely different that is “sellable” and sustainable (you should think about this too)? Just having a degree doesn’t cut it today o esp if it is not a professional degree that gets good on the table for you immediately after graduation. How about your CV, what does it look like? How many laser targeted job applications do you do per week? Reach out o…,send cold emails and connect with many people as possible offline and online. Don’t be quiet

Come see the real issue here not about “identity and culture” you are “chasing” me around with o @RodgersAkpafu and @Marjoribanks

Villa12:
on point

I always tell my people how Nigeria has helped so many of us from poor home. If not for subsidized education, I'm pretty sure i wouldn't be able to afford education.

Be that as it may, please sir can you help your fellow Yoruba man relocate to US? I love Nigeria as a country but i need to survive and help my family. I graduated 2021 with almost first-class and I'm yet to secure any reasonable Job. I cannot even afford to feed myself nor support my family. I'm considering going through study. I'd have Kickstart my application for spring but i do not have a passport yet. You know i can't continue to love my country when my life is gradually wasting away. I need to look for legal means to better my life and that of my family. I'd be 28 this year with nothing to show for it. Please can you support me in any way you can?

Baba check a trail before responding/commenting next time. We are talking about nations that have provided basic amenities to her citizens (as a starter to other opportunities to achieve dreams) and have kept a standard of life, not about “identity and culture”.

Marjoribanks:
Did your forefathers called for them when they came with their guns to take control of their lands? Did they respect your forefathers culture and integrate? You are suffering from colonial deformity. That's why people like you become UK citizen and run to tweeter to say God bless the Queen. lol. The same Queen that disrupt the progress of your society. Keep it up. No matter how much you try you can never be one of them. Be proud of where you are from and respect it! That's the only way you will be respected. #My2cents.