I'm earning above the minimum wage. You can earn above 30perhour on some jobs. Some students work above 20hrs per week but you are not suppose to work more than that during session. You can work for 40hrs/wk during semester and session breaks.

eclecticbaron:

Good to hear from someone currently residing in Tasmania. Thanks bro, your message is very encouraging. I'm glad to know that it's not all gloomy in Tasmania in terms of work. Please a few quick questions,are you working more than the required 20hrs/week? Or you are doing more, and are you earning the minimum wage or you are able to make more money? Thanks brotherly. God bless you.

Hello bro, glad to know you're coming to Tassie. I'm currently studying in Launceston Campus. Before i left naija, i heard all stuffs about Tasmania in terms of job. It's true that you can't compare Tasmania to other cities on the mainland as regards job. But i can tell u that irrespective of where you are in Aussie, you can get jobs. Its only based on your believe and intensity to look for one. I have barely spent 4months here and i can't even count the number of jobs I've been involved in. I currently have two stable jobs with all the rant about no jobs in Tassie. It's been God's grace so far tho but u also have to put in effort and explore all possible options without trying to be selective. Hobart is even far better than Launceston in all ramifications. So don't be worried , just go ahead and apply for your visa. I wish you all the best.

eclecticbaron:
Greetings house. I have been following this thread for a while, and I must say that it is quite insightful. Thanks to everyone that has contributed in one way or the other, please keep up the good work.
Please I have a few questions, please is there anyone in the house that is familiar with Hobart, the University of Tasmania to be precise? I have an offer to do my PhD research in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on condition monitoring. If anyone is familiar with that area(i researched it, it's a little island state), please what are the job prospects like? I have a BEng in Aeronautical Engineering and an msc in Maintenance Engineering. Thanks.

Congrats solitin. It's been a long time coming.

Solitin40:
Finally it’s my turn to post
VISA GRANTED!!!!!
University: University of Newcastle NSW
Lodged:6 November 2017
Biometric:11 November 2017
Medical:11 November 2017
Granted:24 March 2018
Course:LLB
IELTS
COE
Passport copy
OSHC
RESUME
Academic Qualifications
Sponsors SOA
Landed Properties to backup SOA
Statement of purpose
9 February 2018 I was asked to submit Updated SOA after submitting one earlier
8 March 2018 I was asked for my medical HAP number

Special Thanks to the Nairaland Family I am deeply grateful for all the support

Wow.. That cheap! Please what city are you?

nurseafrica:
I bought my car 800 aud with about 5months rego. Camry executive. Owner bought a new car. 9ja guy sef. So you see its not good to generalize. Car has been even healthier than range rover and speeds like die. Ticket wanted to kill me cos car movement na fire. Just 800 aud. I know a guy that bought 300 aud. No rego and no issues. Life no who you know. On a good day cathcist ga enye mass. [qquote author=bligs post=64834151]
I got my car for AUD1,300 with 4months registration left and had to pay around AUD400+ for the roadworthy, no single issue whatsoever since i have been using it, Ford fairmont 2001, the reason why the owner sold it was she acquired a brand new SUV and i have a friend that was lucky to get camry big daddy with 8months registration and roadworthy cert for AUD1800, the reason is the owner was moving overseas. If you are familiar with Gumtree and facebook market, you will see ppl selling cars for rediculous amount, some due to upgrade while some moving to overseas and wanna give there car out in exchange for token amount.

Thanks bro.

bligs:

I got my car for AUD1,300 with 4months registration left and had to pay around AUD400+ for the roadworthy, no single issue whatsoever since i have been using it, Ford fairmont 2001, the reason why the owner sold it was she acquired a brand new SUV and i have a friend that was lucky to get camry big daddy with 8months registration and roadworthy cert for AUD1800, the reason is the owner was moving overseas. If you are familiar with Gumtree and facebook market, you will see ppl selling cars for rediculous amount, some due to upgrade while some moving to overseas and wanna give there car out in exchange for token amount.

Wow.. Thanks! But what's the implication of that over there?

bligs:

Sure, even lesser but it may not come with roadworthy certificate and registration.

Bro, you've been very supportive on this thread. God bless you mahn. Please i would like to ask, can one get a ride for aud1500?

bligs:

Then you can't drive and if caught while driving without a license heavy fine and you may face a magistrate court.

There is no two ways about it, you apply for license and will be put through some test both driving and computer base, if you scale through a learners permit will be issue to you for a year with 12points, if you don't exhaust your points through penalties for the first years, your license will be upgraded for the second year and you get your full license in the third year.

Thanks for the tips brother. I'm wondering why u're leaving Sydney for Tasmania. I thought they said there are limited jobs in Tassie.? [quote author=mjlbabajide post=64714547][/quote]

Apart from ProfG, whoelse is going to UTAS this February plss?

Pls thru which airline did u go? Or what site did u book yiur ticket?

Joyfree:
I just arrived in sydney and I came in with good amount of Nigerian foods like ogbono, egusi, crayfish, dried pepper , maggi chicken and other stuffs . But I made sure everything was blended to powder form , avoid coming in with seeds, and fresh foods like fish and any other thing that is fresh cos they will be rejected.i even came in with some drugs for cold , catarrh and pain reliefs. everything passed through without any hassle.

That was the same response i got. But nobody contacted me till the visa was granted

christolisis:
Good morning. Please what was their reply when you contacted them in December coz I contacted them through mail and they stated that my CO will contact me later but nothing yet.

That was the same response i got. But nobody contacted me till the visa was granted.

christolisis:
Good morning. Please what was their reply when you contacted them in December coz I contacted them through mail and they stated that my CO will contact me later but nothing yet.

Congrats my brother!!!! We started the race wayback mid last year.... He is faithful!!!!

noscarn91:

Applied : 25th June 2017
Biometrics: 28th June 2017
Submitted
Cv, transcripts , sponsorship letter , sponsor statement of account , NYSC discharge certificate, stamped passport page for U.K. Study.
No contact from them
Visa grant : 17th January 2018
Thank you Jesus for giving me hope and making me smile again , I wish all visa hopefuls same as well.

God is indeed faithful. Never question Him because He does miracles at the perfect time. I possibly have the oldest application here. My grant was approved this morning!!!!

2 UK visa refusals. (Visiting)

Timeline:

Medicals: 24th May, 2017.
Visa application: 26th May, 2017.
Biometrics: 27th May, 2017.

Documents submitted:
Employment letters
CV
Letter of reference
WAEC certificate
Bachelor's degree certificate and transcript
IELTS Result (7.0)
COE
SOP
Passport Data Page and travel history
Yellow Card and PVC
SOA
Landed properties

Contacted them via mail in July and December 2017.


Admission for Msc Maritime Technology & Management- University of Tasmania.
School Resumption-Feb 26th 2018

No CO contact

Just hang in there if you are still awaiting your Visa. Patience is the key.

Congrats dear. Please can you share the number you called.
They don't pick the number i call even after waiting for over 20mins on the phone. Thank you

Teegal42:
Visa application process plus medicals and biometrics was on 18th September 2017
Resumption date was November 2017
Called immi on 30th September and was told to defer admission
Deferred till February 2018
Updated new coe on 15th December 2017
Called immi on 4th January 2018 and was told a decision will be made the following week
Got my visa grant on 15th January 2018.
All thanks to God almighty for not waiting in vain.

Congrats sir. What school pls?

lordkratos:
Though I'm more of a silent reader here, but I acknowledge your help everyone.

So my Visa came through this a.m

Timeline:

Medicals: 15th September, 2017.
Visa application: 29th September, 2017.
Biometrics: 29th September, 2017.

Documents submitted
Nigerian School Certificates ( WAEC, Bsc Degree cert., transcripts)
NPC Birth certificate.
Sponsor's term deposit account 8m
Personal statement of account Letter of sponsorship
IELTS Result
COE
SOP
CV
Passport Data Page
Sponsor's Company Registration documents
Letter of Employment.

No CO contact at all.

When last did yiu contact them? Or vice-versa.

skydon:

Present sir, i applied on the 10th of June.
Hopeful.

Hello house. Pls is there still anyone who applied in May or June 2017 and is still awaiting a response from the dibp?

Congrats Churkie and Asoasoaso..... Please we await details Thanks. �

Churkie:
What more can I say.

Thank you Lord for a visa grant.

I will share more later.

My brother u're not alone. I also applied in May and no form of contact since then.

Churkie:
Is there any visa hopeful here that applied in May? It seems I'm the only May applicant awaiting a decision.

Congrats bro. Please share details.

nurseafrica:
I bless you name mighty Jesus. Its only you that has done this. My so called African brothers deserted me. Its only when you have a problem will you know your real friend. After almost 4 months of waiting my Grant droped on 14th. Any one in Brisbane holla at your boy
Hallelujah. God is great

Congrats bro. Happy for you. Please did you contact them at any point in time?

kofson:
My family, Victory at last. I just received my grant today.
I applied on the 12/06/17.
No contact until August 2017 , where I was asked for my deferral letter which I submitted.
Now the good news just popped up.
Thanks to all nairaland family.
Charles Darwin University- Masters

Visa Grant will start falling from this month going

They haven't requested for any additional documents. I was however told to send an updated coe.

sokoto:
Teehomies:
Congrats bro. This is hope alive for those that applied for july intake but had to defer till February due to delayed response from dibp. My application is running to 5mths now. Applied on the 25th of May.




Pls. Have they contacted you for any addition documents since 25th of May and also did they ask you to differ to Feb 2018 intake .

I have gotten my new coe. I also contact them and they saud the same thing about getting a response 4mths to start date.

HonNellymike12:


Bros ur application has passed normal time, why don't u send them a mail or call them, or you are yet to get ur new coe.

Congrats bro. This is hope alive for those that applied for july intake but had to defer till February due to delayed response from dibp. My application is running to 5mths now. Applied on the 25th of May.

sistaj:
visa grant October 11th.applied June 6th had to defer when resumption date passed.Course is Master of research western Sydney University.I called embassy last month to ascertain status and I was told since I deferred they will only attend to my application 4 months to resumption date which is November/December according to them but I made them understand 4 months is early October cos my new resumption date is Feb 5th.October 5th I sent a mail with all my details telling them it's over a 120days applied as per their decision turnaround time.I also told them i got an offer in Germany and my enrolment deadline is this october so I need to know my fate in order not to miss out on other opportunities.They replied saying February was far off and they decide 4 months prior .I replied telling them it is four months to my resumption already stating my need to know if I am going to Germany or not.I got a reply they were working on my application.Today I got the visa grant email from my agents pfl but the grant date is October 11th.wanted to share with others like me who were in limbo for months unend.Thank God that the labour was not in vain as right now I do not really know if I will be going to Australia or not cos during the Long wait I started other good stuff that may even be better off for my family and I.