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bblessed:
Luckily for you
Customer service is now under high availability in SA.you will now need 55 points rather than 85 points.cheers

Do you mean 55 points inclusive/exclusive of 5 points from state nomination.

Oga Bellong and Omogeng, please help with answers:

1. What are the consequences of going for a job in other state despite been nominated by a seperate state.

2. Is it true that the government gives some money to PR holders, if true, how much is it?

3. is it advisable to move with my family at ones or i should get in first

4. What are the ways i can get a job in SA from Naija, my ANZCO is Transport company manager

Thanks .

quote author=OmogeNG post=46402714]

Unemployment is very high in SA.The highest in Australia. But you can ask for a release letter if you have been unable to secure a job - usually 6mths.[/quote]

My occupation is only in SA CSOL, unless I have to wait till July 1st to see if it would be available in other states. What are the issues with SA?

bellong:
Wait till you are invited to apply. When you submit application to DIBP, then you can start medical and PCC.

Why SA, if possible get nomination fromother states than SA. SA should be a last resort.

Thanks a lot, I am actually going for SA nomination and I heard its fast. I was only looking for a way of making my visa process faster.

bellong:
@giddyyayo,

First be done with the assessment and English test before filling EOI.

Standard of living is high, if you have family, budget at least $250/week for a 2-bedroom apartment. It is the most expensive thing you pay for.

@CM2003,

I have no idea what your occupation is but I believe you can find better alternative on the list. Anything closely related?
What about sales and marketing manager? Or supply and distribution manager?


1. Not advisable, medical is valid for only one year so also police clearance. If you do it on time and your invitation gets delayed and the application process extends beyond the validity, you will be asked to do it again amounting in double payment.

2. See1

3. Check DIBP website for update.. I know Fatayi Williams in Lagos and Zankli in Abuja.

4. Depends if you don't have any medical issues, max one week.

5. See 1. Police clearance can be collected same day at Alagbon.

6. I can't answer this as prices change. You will have to contact the hospital.

Hello Bellong or any other guru in the house

Please help answer the following questions:
1.Is it possible to get medicals done in advance to getting invitation to apply for my visa, so I can save time?
2. What is the validity period of medical result?
3. What hospital does DIBP normally direct visa applicants to and what is the address?
4. How much time on the average is required for medical test outcome?
5. Can I also do police clearance in advance and how long does it take.
6. How much would I spend on medicals and police clearance for a family of 4 ( 2 kids less than 3 years old)?.

Thanks in advance.

Sammybbb:
Visa Subclass 572.....I Got My Police Clearance From Police Headquarters Alagbon

Please what's the cost of getting a police clearance and how long does it take?. Also can this only be issued in Alagbon?

Sammybbb:
Please House What's The Best Way To Package Food Stuff Down To Australia....I Intend To Carry Tapioca,Bread Fruit(ukwa),Dried Fish And Melon Seed(Egusi)

Mind what you pack to Aussie, some food items are not allowed, you will end up getting delayed at the port of entry ones xray shows any organic matter and probably have to pay a fine of AUD250. Go to youtube and search for "border protection Australia". Thank me later

chuckdee13:
Pls I just pmed u

Pls how do I check my pm, I can see on my profile that you pmed me but do not know how to see message

Jetspeed:
@ tunai. Can i pay now and take the exams later in the month

Yes you can buy a voucher now and book an appointment date for any time you want, all you need to do is open a Pearson account on pearsonvue.com and try to book a test, you can pick any center of choice and you will see all the dates available all through the month for the center.

Best of luck

chuckdee13:
Pls how much did u later pay for ur pte.

I paid 36k, took my exam yesterday.

aceBlazer:
British council certifies document at N1000 for five documents and N1500 for more than five documents. I used them cos they are renowned and certification from them seems more authentic with one very correct stamp and special signatories. You may want to give whichever location of British council you wanna use a call for headsup or to know if the designated signatory will be available on your proposed day of visit. Did mine in ABJ

Please clarify, do you mean British council does notarization of documents?

Teejah80:
Guru's in the house that have done thier assessment with Vettassess, please,what and what do you submit to. Vettassess as Evidence. Of paid employment, cos I submitted 3 months government payslip since march and they just mailed me that the evidence of paid employment is insufficient. @tunai and everyother person in the house who had assessed with vettasses what did you submitted. Urgent response will be highly appricated.

I sent my most recent 6 months pay slip at the time when I submitted and it was successful.

You can send a mail to them, they would send the company account number to you, make online payment and send receipt back to them.

I just did same and have successfully registered.

Cheers.

chuckdee13:
Ok thx a lot for the info.
I'll do just that...though I'm in ph. I'll contact the center here if online payment fails.

Do not fall mugu, google UKeas online and check Info on their opebi center, its still 36K, I contacted them today and also intend to pay tomorrow morning before they change their mind, they say they would send the voucher to my email ones I pau to their company account and I can still schedule exam wherever I want

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chuckdee13:
Ok I'll try my Stanbic card. Someone told me he also had a problem paying online but got a voucher for 45,000 almost around the same time u got urs. Thanks for the info

Just do a follow up call, you paid them money for the service and if they do not deliver within stipulated time, you have the right to call them.

I had to call them severally, before they gave me an outcome[quote author=Okosay post=45812849][/quote]

Did you speak with your normal Nigerian accent and did you take the test in Nigeria ( what center). I am beginning to think that my Nigerian accent is not favourable for the test, I might also try to register with your exam center.

jukeblam:
I used IELTS for EA assessment and PTE-A for my EOI. No proof of funds requested.


Mechanical Engineer


For speaking, I actually watched a few youtube videos and then googled tips for speaking. One particular tip I remember is not to pause talking for too long- just keep talking; the mic shuts off after a few seconds pause and then all you get recorded is your speech before the cutoff which might be inadequate.

Unfortunately, I didn't bookmark any of the sites or videos, I would have shared. Just search google, you should find tons of tips for each speaking aspect.

Please did you eventually take the PTE, what was your speaking score like?.

greenstonecomp:
Kai, Speaking messed the result up. sorry bro

which materials were u using for preparation earlier?

there are some rules to be followed strictly in PTE speaking test as u are likely to be assessed by the computer alone.
Drop ur e-mail address. i will send u a short material. i hope it will be helpful.
i m planning to write PTE in 2wks time too.

Congrats to you, please what is your strategy for PTE speaking, I have made two attempts and scored 53 and 57. Kindly help.

jukeblam:
Hello house,
This here is just another grant story!

Woke up this morning to the 'mysteriously exciting' sound of my phone alarm; after turning it off, I checked my emails and therein, lined one after another , were 3 emails containing 189 visa grants for spouse, baby and I! Good start to the day for sure!

My timeline goes thus:

11/07/2015 - IELTS L/R/W/S: 9/9/7/7.5 10 points
22/02/2016 - PTE-A L/R/W/S: 90/87/90/89 20 points
07/03/2016 - EA Assessment submitted (Fastrack)
16/03/2016 - Positive assessment received
16/03/2016 - EOI lodged with 65 points
23/03/2016 - EOI Invite received
05/03/2016 - Medicals and PCC
17/04/2016 - Visa lodged
27/04/2016- CO Contact for transcripts and baby polio certificate
17/05/2016- Transcripts uploaded
19/05/2016- Grant!

With PTE-A score of 20 points, I applied without claiming work experience points.

Thanks to everyone on this thread who answered queries, dropped their 2cents et al. They were quite helpful!
And for those still waiting, you shall receive!

oluwaseun2016:
SENT

Thanks and God bless you, i got it.

oluwaseun2016:
@Doyen06, thanks a lot, i got the material, God bless you.

Hello Oluwaseun, kindly forward the link to tundeiby@yahoo.com, I did not get the one Doyen06 sent.

Thanks

doyen06:
@Tunai, how long did you prepare before you had the test? The PTE Academic test builder by Macmillian is what I'm preparing with right now. It is popular on this thread, if you like to have it let me know.

@ doyen06, what was your score when you did the test

greenstonecomp:
Kai, Speaking messed the result up. sorry bro

which materials were u using for preparation earlier?

there are some rules to be followed strictly in PTE speaking test as u are likely to be assessed by the computer alone.
Drop ur e-mail address. i will send u a short material. i hope it will be helpful.
i m planning to write PTE in 2wks time too.

I used some videos on YouTube and did some mock test on practicepte.com.

Good day to all Gurus in the house, please I took PTE-A and could not achieve required score(R69,W83,L74,S59). I did IELTS before and had band 8 in speaking. Is there any advice/material I can get from anyone in the house as I intend to attempt again next week. Please assist.

Good day to all Gurus in the house, please I took PTE-A and could not achieve required score(R69,W83,L74,S59). I did IELTS before and had band 8 in speaking. Is there any advice/material I can get from anyone in the house as I intend to attempt again next week. Please assist.

Hello Bellong, please am having difficulty paying for PTE online, is there any means I can pay with cash or draft like ielts, I need to register now. Thanks

Really good idea yo have a separate thread for PR.
PLEASE HOW DO I REGISTER FOR PTE-A, I HAVE TRIED PAYING ONLINE BUT IT DID NOT WORK.

40manlappy:
The most relevant skilled occupation class to my job function is Financial Institution Branch Manager under CSOL (149914).

I got the MBA from Lautech, Ogbomoso. Which universities do you have in mind @bolded?

Your MBA in Lautech( if you did financial mgt option) is equivalent to AQF Graduate diploma and this earns you 15 points on eoi,but if you are sure your first degree is highly relevant to your chosen occupation then you are fine with it( most 4 years courses end up sitting on AQF Associate degree and this gives you 10 points) I just got a positive response from them and it was my Mba that saved me as my first degree was not relevant to my CSOL. Am sure this might aid your decision.

Most of these police guys are patiently waiting for March 18 so they can focus on tinted glass and make cool money for Easter celebration.

New plate number 35k, drivers licence 15k, tinted permit 25k and on top I still buy black market fuel to drive my car at 200/ltr. God will frustrate all the enemies of Nigeria.

I think we should be posting the names of the police officials asking for tip online, so the IG and their families can see. I will be going to police command Ikeja tomorrow and this is what I would do too.

Please where is the police command in Ikeja?.

princemillla:
Follow below steps to get your tinted permit.

1. Log on to www.npf.gov.ng/tinted

2. Fill in the information and click submit.

3. You will be provided with a login password (you can change it once u log in).

4. Scan proof of ownership and drivers license.

5. Complete details of your car and input your insurance number then upload those docs in the portal provided

6. Press submit and print out the page.

7. Take the print out form to police state headquarter in ikeja.

Nb: once u get there ask for Ict department for permit.

8. Tender your print out and you will be captured both face and finger print.

9. A copy of your print out form with an inscription : UNDER PROCESSING WITH SIGNATURE AND DATE will be giving back to you.

10.last, log in to your portal regularly to monitor if your permit has been approved.

Tinted permit is FREE but you can appreciate them if you want to.

Kudos to all the staffs in the ict department of police headquarters in ikeja, they ensured they attended to everyone on the list. Incase you are reading this( na that funny Gbajabiamila boy they appreciate you.

Ask me any questions concerning this, I will give you more details.

Nb: am not a police officer, just a citizen like you, Information is power, it can save a lots of life.


My experience : I met several police officers in same headquarters, we'll dressed, looking smart and agile. I want to believe they are well educated. I n my honest advice, those are the set of people we need in police force generally.

Observation : the awareness on the tinted permit is not that sound and believe me, come April many people will fall victim, so mods pls push this to the fp to save drivers.

God bless Nigeria

Please where is the police command in Ikeja?

zandora:
Thanks for your message, of course I'll share my tips so here they are:

Your choices - Firstly I had already made up my mind that I wasn't going to do menial jobs immediately I landed and gave myself 7 months until I started looking at other avenues. The reason is that say you get a low skilled job working at McDonald's for example just to get the Canadian experience or to make ends meet before you finally secure your dream job, it will be almost impossible to land your dream job after. Why do I say this? You can apply for a job today and get called to attend an interview as early as the next day if shortlisted. Now if you've already taken up a menial job, what time would you have to attend the interview bearing in mind that if you're new to a job it's almost impossible for you to get any time off? How many excuses would you then be ready to give your new employer to take time off to attend your interviews? Another thing is that by the time you get home after work most of the time you'll be very tired and won't have time to start looking for the jobs in your field to apply to since most of those menial jobs are quite demanding. Finally, once you take that menial job and your working environment is very conducive, your manager very nice etc, you'll almost certainly become to comfortable and therefore end up being stuck in a dead end job before you know it.

Your resume - Your resume has to be in the Canadian format, in fact this is a must! You can look up Canadian format resumes online or pay one of those Canadian recruitment websites to clean up your resume for you (my friend got rejected and was told it was because of the grammatical errors on his resume). Furthermore, get rid of the countries on your resume. Sadly in this day and age people still discriminate, so once they see an experience is not from Canada but from a 3rd world country like Nigeria they'll be very quick to judge. If you've got the skills trust me they'll contact you and then ask where the company you worked for was located and if they like you they'll take you. Trust me, I can't count how many times interviewers told me they had never heard of First Bank.

Your Accent - Believe it or not this is a deal breaker, I didn't believe it before until I saw it for myself. A friend of mind told me and another friend about a job opening so we applied for the job. A few days later I got a call from the HR of that company asking me a few basic questions, then he booked me in for an interview on the spot. Excitedly I called my other friend to ask if he ever got the call and if he too was to attend an interview. He told me that he got a call but the HR guy didn't book him in for an interview but instead said he'd contact him later (he never did). I then asked my friend what he said to the HR guy on the phone and he said "nothing oh!, I only said elo, oo is this", I just knew there and then it was because of his accent. Now my accent was never perfect, in fact it took me a while to stop pronouncing ask as aks. I'm not saying you must have phonetics, just be able to pronounce you words clearly without any 'h' or any factor. It might be hard but it's achievable.

Your Experience - Whatever is on your resume would be the job you'll be shortlisted for. So if for example you worked in customer services then you should apply for a customer service job. If you worked in a bank as cashier then you should apply for a teller job to maximise your chances of being selected. If you are a cashier applying for a sales or any other role it'll be very difficult to get the job. So my advice, if you have experience in a job you didn't like doing, put it on your resume then when you get the same job here work for 6 months and change departments. There's lateral movements in many companies here, infact companies that are looking to fill vacancies hire internally before going externally.

The Interview - I flunked my first 3 interviews because one of the reasons was that I was always boning like I was attending a frowning contest. When I was in Naija I landed my jobs by frowning and speaking viciously. Unfortunately I thought this would work here but how wrong was I. It was after my 3rd interview that I then went to carry out some research and found that Canadians are one of the friendliest people and like when people appear friendly and chatty. So on my 4th interview I planted the fakest smile I could muster, jeez I was smiling at every and anything so it was no surprise when I progressed to the next stage of the interview.

How to answer interview questions - In total I've attended about 10 interviews (all good roles in financial institutions). Wasn't successful in 4 of them, got 2 job offers and progressed to the next stage in the remaining 4 but cancelled after I accepted one of the offers. Around my 4th interview I did some proper research and realised I was answering questions wrongly. Firstly all the companies asked some repeated questions which were: Tell me about yourself? Give me 3 strengths and 1 weakness? Give me an example of when you worked in a team? Why XX company and why this role? You may look at the questions and think it's easy to answer them, wrong! There's actually a way to answer these questions effectively which is:

- Tell me about yourself: You need to use the EES approach which is Education, Experience and Skills. So you should talk about your education from your highest degree, then your experience from the most recent, then the skills you've acquired over the years (hint: you need to look at the skills they require from the Job posting and mention some of them).

- Give me 3 strengths and 1 weakness: If you just list them then you're making a big mistake. You have to mention each one and then give an example. Therefore you could say 'I'm very proficient in the use of Microsoft office suites, for example in my previous job I used Microsoft Word to type out letters to our clients and PowerPoint to give presentations'. Then for the weakness question you have to talk about a weakness you previously had and you've now worked on and how you worked on it.

- Give me an example of when you worked in a team: Talk about how you worked in a team, saw challenges, how you were able to overcome the challenges and the result.

- Why XX company: Check out the about us section on the company website. Also always talk about diversity because many, infact all companies hire ppl from various backgrounds as a policy. Each time I tell them I would want to work for them because they're very good at hiring people no matter the background they come from they always have this big smile on their faces and nod their heads affirmatively, they love it!

- Why this role: Talk about the previous experience you had in this role and how you loved it.

These are the most important things to ace a job in your field.

One important advice to those who are yet to arrive, don't believe those people who tell you that you won't get a job in your field. You only need to believe in yourself, have determination and trust in God. You're a skilled worker for a reason, so show the reason why you qualified as a skilled worker in the first place. At times you might be frustrated by rejections as I did but the biggest mistake you'll make would be to give up. I'm not saying that everyone who arrives would get a job in their field, but majority should.

I'm still going to take some certifications so I can transfer to another dept in my bank and in a higher level.

I apologise to the people who may think I'm taking up space by my posting as this thread is for people seeking advice for the FSW preparation but I just thought this might help a few people.

Nice heads up for me. So how many months did it take you to land this job in Canada?