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My friend Bnimz has always wanted me to leave Nigeria/Africa since he was in the UK but I didn’t take him seriously until sometimes in August 2017 when he told me that he’s now a permanent residence in Aussie. My brain opened immediately. He gave me options of studies, Canada and Australia and because I was desperate to leave, I started working on all the options.
My first Ielts (LRSW 8,8,7.5,6.5) was in September 2017. I did Academis because I thought I could use it for the three options but the result could only work for school. I got engaged the same month and dropped the idea of school because I was not ready to leave my babe behind.
I worked on my CDR and paid for Engineer Australia Assessment (Fast Track) with materials and guidance from Bnimz and my babe as proofreader in November 2017. I did my best on the CDR and was expecting a direct positive assessment. Also with counsel from Bnimz, I paid for PTE and was preparing. I got late to the exam hall for my first PTE and was not allowed to take the test. 52k wasted. I almost wet my trouser with wee wee. I gathered another 52k and paid for another PTE the following week. The result was terrible. The same week I got the result, I was contacted by my CO from EA and he requested for two additional CDRs. I literarily gave up at that time. Nothing seems to be working.
I gathered courage again in January and decided to prepare for IELTS because it appeared simpler to me. I wrote 2 more CDRs and submitted (not expecting anything good). I got positive assessment from EA on lovers day 14th February 2018. It rekindled my hope again in Australia but I was more focused on Canada.
My second IELTS was in April 2018 (this one pain me enhh). I had LRSW 8.5, 8.5, 8, 6.5. I almost ran mad. I was never good at English, especially writing but I thought I prepared well. I was sure my marked would increase so I sharply requested for remark (na IDP so it cost 45k). Painfully dem chop my 45k laidat. I cried liked David of the bible and encouraged myself in the Lord. I registered for another IELTS immediately and got May 12.
I need a new paragraph for this story… I didn’t mention all along that I’m working in Ghana and have to travel to Nigeria by road (as I no get money for flight nko) to take all of those exams. IDP did not fix date for my speaking until less that 24 hours before the test and I was in Ghana. I had to beg my boss and colleague to cover for me and travel that very night (night bus). I got to Ikeja around 11am or so and was given just 10 minutes to rest before going in for my test. I sha did the speaking test with a very tired voice and forced smile. Shebi it remain LRW laidat. It was May 12 and it was a bad day devil drink water (Yoruba people will understand). I got to the exam hall as early as 7am and the exam didn’t start till about 10:30am. Meanwhile I spent most of the time standing on queue. I was already tired when I entered the exam hall. We couldn’t start with listening because their speaker no dey work properly. They sha forced us to start with reading after which we did writing because the speaker was not ready. About 12pm when we wanted to do listening finally, rain started falling so we had to wait for rain to stop. No food lataaro, everyone was tired and agitated. In fact a pregnant woman passed out while we were waiting and was rushed to the hospital. We sha later did the rubbish listening like that and I was sure I wont get up to 8 because the speaker still didn’t work properly. I cried at Ojota bus stop that night because I thought I’ve wasted another 68k. But the miracle working God I served stepped in and helped me. I had LRSW 7.5, 9, 8.5, 7. Ni 10 point ba pe.
I didn’t know much about 489 so I begged for help on nairaland and god sent an angel, IFUNNAYA. She introduced me to this wonderful group. Spongbob was beyond helpful. He gave me all the things I needed to apply and encouraged me all the way. I applied on 11th of June. I quickly organized a small registry wedding with my babe on 5th of July and was nominated on 23rd of July. Lodged visa on 15th august and medicals 20th August. With prayers and a lot of prayers, We got direct grant yesterday 7th August 2018 and IED is 20th August 2019.
I hope my story will help/inspire someone. PLEASE DON’T GIVE UP. If I could do it, YOU, yes you too can do it

Newmum0615:
Can everyone take a seat please? It’s going to be quite a read.

It’s my turn.

PPR has come to the glory of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost.

First post on this thread

My walk on Canada thread ended sometimes in May because I got tired of taking IELTS after the third attempt, but I kept this thread open on my phone just to congratulate you when you get your PR. You've inspired many, myself most of all. I didn't give up my dream of leaving this country for good, my journey simply took another turn. I got ITA for Australia last week... Thank you so much for being who you are. This world need more people like you. CONGRATULATIONS Ma!!!

Misoke:
Hello fam!Golden mail landed at about 1:19am today.just had to soak it all in first before coming here.lol

So i will keep it simple as those following the thread know what's up:

Application lodged on 30th of Nov '17
CO contact on the 1st of June '18
Employment verification on the 13th of June
GRANT: 25th of july
IED: 11th Nov ' 18

It was a long wait..at a point I hibernated and kind of moved on with other areas of my life.hehehe

Thanks @bellong for creating this thread...U are the real mvp..always ready to answer questions and advise
@Alphadoor and @zoew....awon goons mi....I can't shout oh.....to everyone here thank you!....for those waiting for ITA , GRANT LETTER or even to perfect thier English scores ...hang on!

It will end in praise

Onto the next level!

Very big congratulations to you.

[quote author=seunbams post=69684064][/quote]I provided 8 job adverts in my field. I signed up for job updates at various job sites and I got more than enough after two weeks

Please I need help with my application/lodgement. I don't understand the new rule. Am I supposed to wait until CO ask me to go for medicals before I can do it or I can actually do it now and submit when CO requests for it?

Techengine:
Hi everyone. I've been following this thread since last year and have a friend who has been helping too. I want to know my my chances with 489 visa.

I got positive assessment from EA as a mechanical engineer = 15 points
Age = 30 points
English text - 4 different attempt - 10 points
No relevant work experience
Total stands at 55 points

Sir bellong and other seniors in the house please I need your advise

At this period where na soso bad news we dey hear, I'm glad to announce that I got ITA this morning on 489. I was nominated by Tasmania.
Below are my details

Positive Assessment from EA as professional mechanical engineer - 14 Feb, 2018 = 15 points
IELTS (made it on the third attempt and two failed PTE) - 12 May, 2018 = 10 points
Age = 30 points
Applied to Tasmania for nomination on 13th June 2018 with 65 points including nomination point
Got nomination and ITA today 23rd July, 2018

I appreciate all the wonderful people here for the tips and support. God bless us all.

adeomoade:
No for 489, Yes for 189&190. Add her before lodgment.

Thank you for taking out time to reply. I'm currently waiting for nomination from Tasmania and hopefully I'll get it soon. Please how do I go about adding her? Would it be after ITA?

Hello all seniors @bellong.....

Please is it possible to add my fiancee (would do court wedding) after submitting my 489 visa but before grant?

diggy4real:
@Techengine.... In addition to what Jayooh has said, you are very much eligible for Tasmania 489 category. However, you need to package very well and do that very fast before the they (Tasmania) reach their intake limit.

Thank you for your input. I will start working on it right away.

jayooh:
No problem with saying your experience is not relevant on EOI since u can't claim points for them. But you can coin these experience to satisfy requirements for state/regional nomination. Don't dull

Okay I understand you now. Thanks

Arisslover:
TAS will nominate you for 489. I know of someone that had 50 points and got TAS 489 in same occupation within 3weeks.

Thank you sir/ma. You can't imagine how much relieve that brought to my frustrated soul...

jayooh:
You can shoot your shot with NSW/NT/TAS. With three options I will say you stand a chance of obtaining ITA. But you have to be meticulous about the process since you have no relevant experience. Search for region that doesn't lay too much emphasis on experience.

You can also package your internship/SIWES experience to meet certain criteria

Thank you for your response. I actually have plenty experiences but not in one occupation/company

Shelter Electronics - (Engineering) about 2 years
FMGC company (Technical Procurement Officer)- 8 months
Presently working with a telecommunication company since June 28 2017.

I indicated all the experiences in my EOI but stated they are not relevant because I can't claim point for them

Can I package all these better in any way?

I just got my mock test kit from spyroxy. The guy is real

Engrobiorah:
Were you called?

No bro I was not called ooo. I QUIT

Mdfox5 please tell us something we can hold on to...

hmmmmmmmmm.... I'm beginning to lose hope on this ooo. I thought they'll call us early in the year...

Mechanical Engineering... I got invite for 13th Jan...

I perfectly understand you bro

Mdfox5:
@ Techengine, the next list is a list of 10 candidates considered for Graduate Engineering Trainee.. So for those that are yet to receive a mail, pray hard that your names are there Don't let anyone make you loose hope

I believe we'll hear from them in January

Mdfox5:
For those wondering where I'm getting my info from, I told the house about 2nd batch being October (which in fact was the mail they received on 28th October), and I also told the house the resumption would be mid December, of Which 2nd batch resumed exactly mid December. Please don't kill the hope of those waiting as my source is as reliable as it gets... once again season's greetings to you all

So sorry if it appeared like I was spreading a false news but trust me I got it from a very reliable source that my name was on the second list but was removed because I had a 2:1 and was told that's because trainees with 2:1 don't get to complete their training. They believe we'll get better offer somewhere else and leave the academy.

All the same, I take back all of my words. But I still believe strongly in what the guy ahead of me posted. I also believe it will be earlier than before Easter contrary to what someone posted. I believe it will be sometimes in January

Wish all of us the best...

I stand corrected

Mdfox5:
We were not sidelined... like I said, the probability of being in this list is 1/10....#Engineers

It appears they sideline those of us with 2:1. they only take 2:2 and HND for the second batch... So we're hoping they've got plans for us. If not, I WILL NEVER DRINK COKE AGAIN

youngmoney34:
countdown as in?
pls throw more light on the clue

I think I now have a clue of what you're referring to. But really I hated them like shit when I heard what they did...

Mdfox5:
The countdown has begun for the luckiest set. May GOD ALMIGHTY make it easy for us.

Success mails...............................................................

I believe God and I believe you bro!!!

Mdfox5:
Yes. The best of them all.. I'll repeat what I've been saying since. Be thankful and pray!!!

Bro are you saying there's another list. Please be clear... PLEASE

Mdfox5:
For those that haven't gotten any mail, the probability of being in the mother of all list is 1/10.... So pray hard!!!

Bro please what do you mean? I did not get regret mail and did not get invite. Please what hope is there for me?

Mdfox5:
Just to light up the beacon of hope and joy for those that didn't get the mail, and didn't get a regret mail as well. Trust me when I say you'll be glad that your name was not among the 26 names sent for second batch. In a couple of weeks by GOD grace, you'll come to know why

They've sent medical invites for real?

Its true.

stevkc:
yes i got invite from them, the test is on wednesday

I think the group discussion ends yesterday.

My group was well coordinated and everybody had the opportunity to speak at least twice. It was more easy and fun than I expected.
I observed something though. Some people stood up when they were asked to introduced them selves I don't think that's proper!!!

I hope we'll here from them before the end of today

Wish everyone BEST OF GRACE

Bro I'm with you o. Originally slated for 9th 12 pm now postponed to 11th 1 pm. lets chat up if you don't mind 08139107552

Abbies:
Chemical postponed to the 11th...anyonelse?