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soulamanne:
thanks @tunlex01....I saw this real time.I was practically awake till the offshore QSOL opened. met all the conditions but my occupation Telecom Engineering not on the list...sad .we move(banking and praying on NSW and SA now)

Fingers crossed.

Government is increasing number of migration intake for this year and more PRs. So there will be more opportunities.

ugift4reel:
Hello @tunlex01, just got positive outcome from TRA, kindly advise on next step. Thanks

Congratulations.
Do you have English test result and at least a proficient English?
if you do, create multiple EOIs on Skillselect. You can check youtube/google on how to do that. I'd advise you create two - one for 491 Queensland and 190 queensland.

You are lucky your occupation is on the QSOL list.

OlaLiberty:
Hi Tunlex01 and gurus,
Here are my details:
Age: 34
BSc. Geology 2014(Ife)
MSc. Geotechnical Engineering with project management 2021 (UK)
Work Expeeience
Geologist 2017-2020
Geotechnical Engineer 2021 - till date
Single

Visit www.anzscosearch.com
You may need to register on the website to view the details below
On the top middle page click "Lists" (on a laptop/computer) or click the Hamburger sign (3 horizontal lines) to select "Lists" if you are using a mobile device
Go through the 3 lists MLTSSL, STSOL and ROL
Click any of the occupations that best relate to what you do.
When you click the occupation, scroll down to 'Anzsco code' and scroll to 'Tasks'
Check if the tasks relate to the occupation you have selected.
Revert here with occupation(s) you deem relate to what you do and we will take it up from there

Queensland is now open for offshore applicants.
Minimum of proficient English
Minimum of 80 points for 190 and 65 for 491.
https://migration.qld.gov.au/visa-options/skilled-visas/skilled-workers-living-offshore

Occupation list
https://migration.qld.gov.au/occupation-lists

olig:
Thank you guys for your time and efforts.
I am still learning; I started reading from page 0, but I am still far away.


Please, is professional certification like ACA/ICAN qualified PR route? Please help check the credentials below

Education and certification:
1) Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) | 2021
From Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria ICAN)
2) Associate of Accounting Technician (AAT) | 2016
From Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
3) Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Local Government Studies |2017
From Obafemi Awolowo University

Work experience:
1) Credit control officer | 02.2022 till date
2) Account officer | 09.2017 to 01.2022

Age: 29

English test: Not done yet



Thanks

Not for Australia

ajayidebo:
Permit me to advice that tourist visa is not the way so that you don't get to repeat what happened in 2009.

Why not play the long game? You sound like someone that can afford it. If your spouse is able to study, you guys should try MSc UK, but it will cost an arm and a leg for a family of 5. The application is pretty straightforward, and you will have to declare all your travel history including the deportation in your application. My two takes

Correct!
Especially with previous travel history and no travel for 12 years.

churchill3:
I am very pleased with many successful travel and visa process stories here. I will also contribute mine too as I embark on this journey. I have lived in Europe from 2005 till 2009( I was deported anyway). I have been in Nigeria since 2010.I lost my previous passport in 2011 through a visa agent (he died and no info to recover the passport). I WANT TO FOLLOW THE DIY route. I just got a new passport I want to Travel to Either Canada, Australia, UK or USA by December this year. I have a hotel (opened in January) which I plan to register at CAC and also open a corperate bank account with it. I have cash inflow of 300 to 400k monthly. I can raise a bank cash balance of 5 - 6million. What are my chances of getting a tourist visa to any of the countries above and the requirements. I am 42years, married with three children. I am an engr(B. Eng) with 2.1. I have personal properties on my name e.g lands, house(the hotel)

This thread is mainly for skilled migration.
If you meet the requirements for a visitors visa and show evidence to return to your home country with enough funds to support you and your family while you are here, you shouldn’t have any issue with a visitor visa application.

If your plan is to japa with a visitor visa in Australia, I would only say, don’t waste your time and money cos that’s a tall order

Gorgeousdiva201:
Please I found my job type on the site... what do I do next...

Visit the assessing authority and read through their assessment requirements

Saynoomore:
Thanks a lot for this explanations. It's makung a lot of sense to me now. I get the sense that EOI is more like a federal portal and ROI for the states?

I also hope one can not get banned for multiple accounts? Are we not allowed to create one profile, select multiple states, as well as tick 189, 190, & 491 on each state selected? Just like EE allows applicants to select all states (except Quebec) on a single profile. What's the implication(s) ?

One last question please, from your last paragraph: since the federal draws are only for 189 and NOT for 190/491, then why are we creating EOI (federal expression of interest) for 190 & 491?

Again, if you get nomination from a State, and you submit all documents in 14days, and receive final approval, is that a guarantee you'll get visa clearance from federal? Or has federal got nothing to do anymore once you've obtained state approval?

Sorry Im asking too many questions. This process seem a bit more complex than the Canada's EE. I wonder if that's why a lot of people are not swarming this thread like its IRCC's EE counterpart.

Yes, EOI is for federal and ROI is for the state.
It used to be only EOI until FY2019 when a few states changed their process.

No ban. You can, but it limits your chances.
For example, if two states open up for your occupation and you have just one EOI for both, you may not get any of the two cos that does not show commitment to the state. Also, if NSW opens up for 190 for your occupation and in VIC, it’s 491. You will not be able to get a 190 nomination again if ViC approves your ROI before NSW.

Because not all states use ROI and also to keep track of data. Cos when the state approves your nomination, they have to send the invite to you via EOI. ITA can only be received if you have EOI (whether state or federal nominations).

Once you receive approval from the state, it’s a guarantee you will get ITA (invitation to apply) which then takes you to apply for the visa on Immiaccount which is the website for all visa applications. It’s not a guarantee that your visa will be approved by the Department of Home Affairs. It’s up to you to provide all the required employment documents, police certificate and have clean or manageable health records for DHA to approve your visa application

FreshBoss007:
Good day house , any recent info on how to make payment for Australian visa application

I emailed you. There are people who do such transactions here in Australia and can help with payment.

Ozyalex:
Hello All,

Please i am interested in migrating to Australia my details

Age: 25 years
Education: BA.Ed Guidance and Counselling
Year of graduation: 2019
Nysc: 2019 to 2020
Work experience: Human Resource OfficerI have like over 2 years of experience

Which uni did you graduate from?

Visit www.anzscosearch.com
You may need to register on the website to view the details below
On the top middle page click "Lists" (on a laptop/computer) or click the Hamburger sign (3 horizontal lines) to select "Lists" if you are using a mobile device
Go through the 3 lists MLTSSL, STSOL and ROL
Click any of the occupations that best relate to what you do.
When you click the occupation, scroll down to 'Anzsco code' and scroll to 'Tasks'
Check if the tasks relate to the occupation you have selected.
Revert here with occupation(s) you deem relate to what you do and we will take it up from there

Saynoomore:
Okay, if I get you, this means an applicant must go the federal portal to register for EOI first, before visiting the various state portals to complete their respective ROIs. When the state nominates you, they grant you a +15points to add to your federal account portforlio, which increases your points on the federal portal. In the event of a draw on the federal portal, your chances of being selected increases. This is comparable to the Canada's PNP and Federal draws? Am I right?

To get nomination, register multiple EOIs on the 'federal portal' like you call it. For each EOI, select one state and indicate if you want 491 or 190 and if your occupation is on the 189 list, add it to the list.
For example,
EOIa - NSW 190 (tick the 189 box too)
EOIb - NSW 491 only
EOIc - SA 190
EOId - SA 491
You should create at least 4 to open up your chances. You can use same email address but note down your EOI numbers and passwords.

Then monitor each state migration website for their nomination requirements. For example, NSW requires ROI for 491 but not for 190.
If a state nominates your occupation and you did not create EOI for them, you can create a new one asap or modify one of the EOIs you have to that state.
The state points are automatically added when you select the visa class on EOI.
The federal draw is only for 189 and not for 190/491
If you apply for ROI in SA for example and you meet the requirement, you will get a pre-invite to submit documents to the state within 14 days. After which the state will approve your nomination and you get ITA directly from your EOI.

Pimiento:
Hello all,

Am interested in migrating to Australia.

Am 31 with MBA+Bsc Accounting
I have 7 years sales and marketing experience;
(2015-2020 as sales executive, and 2020 till date a Merchandiser). My most recent job is a managerial role but titled "Merchandiser"

My spouse is 25 with HND in Environmental Biology.

She has 1year+ experience as a Sales Executive with lending firm.


What are my chances?

There is just 1 sales role: sales manager but you need to be reporting directly to the CEO. Are you?

merrijosh:
@tunlex01 your contribution is highly appreciated. God bless you more.
I will appreciate your assessment before I go on with the process

My self
Age: 30 years
Education: B.sc plant biology
Year of graduation: 2016
Nysc: 2016 to 2017
Work experience: Admin officer(2 months). I have like 3 years of experience that I can't prove.


Spouse
Age: 25
Education: B.sc plant biology
Year of graduation : 2016
Nysc: 2017 to 2018
Work Experience: Insurance brokerage(2years)

Which of us should be the primary applicant. I need this information to decide who to write IELTS. Thanks in anticipation of your response

There is no admin role on the occupation list.
Your spouse can be the primary applicant but but plant biology and insurance are not related. So that can be an issue.
Every one still need to write English test. You may want to look at study route or spouse wait to have 3 years experience and can try assessing as an insurance agent.

NICOSIA:
Hello guys I just received update from CO to upload letter from employer. I have already requested for the letter from my employer but they are very slow at doing things. I’m thinking of using their letter to write myself. Do you please know if the embassy calls employers?

Don’t do that cos they might verify from the organisation.
If you are not getting a response from your organisation, send a reminder email to your HR to provide such document. That should be enough evidence to get a statutory declaration.
Then go to a court and process a statutory declaration about the CO request.

kory:
Hello everyone. I would be coming in next month and wanted advice on bringing in food stuff. Anyone who has travelled recently please assist with landing gist and how food item was packaged. Thanks

Read few pages back, there are pointers already

kory:
Hello everyone. I would be coming in next month and wanted advice on bringing in food stuff. Anyone who has travelled recently please assist with landing gist and how food item was packaged. Thanks

Check the living in australia thread. There are a few comments for people who travelled recently about packaging.

Jayboi:
@tunlex01.

I know I av once asked u some questions but kindly guide me on the first steps to take...Once again, my background is Electrical Engineer with 9 years experience, 36 yrs old and with a degree frm a Nigerian University.
I believe I'm to first write ielts and av a good score. Do I av to do credential evaluation like with WES? And then what other step do I take like the required things. Thanks once again.

Yes, you have to assess with your assessing body.
Have you checked the occupation to assess first? Electrical engineer occupation has not really had any nominations recently.

The process is detailed https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nr25wcUzQ86Of8PfdvHwaNuPN3ferEE4wk9HdkAQ0us/edit

Visit www.anzscosearch.com
You may need to register on the website to view the details below
On the top middle page click "Lists" (on a laptop/computer) or click the Hamburger sign (3 horizontal lines) to select "Lists" if you are using a mobile device
Go through the 3 lists MLTSSL, STSOL and ROL
Click any of the occupations that best relate to what you do.
When you click the occupation, scroll down to 'Anzsco code' and scroll to 'Tasks'
Check if the tasks relate to the occupation you have selected.
Revert here with occupation(s) you deem relate to what you do and we will take it up from there

Sagaciousd1:
Many thanks @tunlex01. I so much appreciate. Below highlights the information requested for:
Age: 37
Educational Qualifications: OND, Business Administration (MAPOLY 2003); BSC, Business Administration (OOU, 2008); MSC, Organisational Behavior (UNILAG, 2017)
Work experience: Human capital specialist (2011 -2014); Head, Strategy and Research (2015-2018); Strategy Specialist (2018-2020); Strategy, Research and Development Manager (2020-till date)

Spouse
Age: 36
Educational Qualifications: OND, Business Administration (BIDAPOLY 2007); HND, Business Administration (BIDAPOLY, 2011)
Work experience: Administrative officer (2013 -2016); Teacher (2018-2020); Online Entrepreneur (2020-till date)

So only experience from 2015 will be reviewed.
If you have checked the roles of the R& manager and fit what you do, then visit Vetassess website to review the requirements and read the information sheet for your occupation.
Because it's a managerial role, you need to provide organogram to show your management level. only the years you were/are manager will be considered. You may need to change the 'specialist' role to a managerial role or Vetassess won't include it in their calculation.

Saynoomore:
Please, is anyone here with the VETASSES Statutory Declaration/ Affidavit template for documents from Nigeria?

Usually, when you go to courts, they have samples but you can tweak the below.

This is a sample of the Statutory declaration.

I, XXXX XXXX, male, Christian, Nigerian citizen of _address_, Nigeria, do hereby make oath and say as follows:

1. That I am the above named person whose passport photograph is hereby affixed
2. That my organisation XXXXXX has declined to oblige me with a reference letter which is vital to my application on the basis of my year of employment (you can use whatever reason)
That I shall therefore furnish my application with a reference letter prepared by me
4, That this affidavit is now needed for record and official purposes
5. that i make this affidavit in good faith and in accordance with the Provision of Oaths Laws of Lagos State 2004.

You can edit and make corrections and can attach evidence of why you are not able to obtain the document from the right source.

Sagaciousd1:
Dear All,
I bumped on an a platform on permanent residency in Australia and I am thinking of giving it a shot. Where do I start from please?.
I am 37 years, Bsc business administration, Msc in organisational behaviour, over 10 years of experience in human capital, corporate strategy, research and development and married.
Also, I just checked the the occupation list, I saw research and development while currently I am a strategy and research manager. Can I take on this?

For occupations like this, your assessment is based only on years you spent or have spent on that job code.
If you have been in Hr for 7 years and research for 3 years, only 3 years will be considered if you choose to assess as R&.

You should use this format.
You can provide your details for further review.
Age
English test result (breakdown not overall)
Educational qualifications with dates awarded (ND, 2006, PhD,2021)
Awarding University(ies)
Course of study
Job title(s) and dates
Years of experience
If you are married, provide your spouse's details in the same order as above

corlatoby:
Hello everyone
I have HND I don't even know what to pick for 189 visa is it advance diploma or what please help

You can select advanced diploma.

Dinma27:
Please anyone has an idea how long it takes to get the visitors visa if my brother is sponsoring and he is a permanent resident of Australia

All visa subclass usually have a processing time.
Simply type on Google “Australia visitor visa processing time” or “visa 600 processing time”

talk2yinkuz:
Hello @tundex01 and others
Please I need your candid and brotherly advice on how to start the Australian process, with my details as follows:

I'm 28years with 3years work experience as Customer service in the Financial sector.

A graduate with Bs.c in Business management

Never married.

Please I will appreciate your prompt and swift response and guide.

Try student visa or any other country.
The only occupation for customer service is Customer Service Manager CSM and this is not related to working in a bank branch as a customer service person. That’s classified as an operations work here and not a strategic role for a CSM

Saynoomore:
@tunlex01,

Pls what does this screenshot mean for Queensland 491. Does it mean that an applicant must be residing in these zipcode areas to be eligible to apply for Subclass 491? i.e. It's not open to offshore applicants?

Yes. Because the entire Queensland is not open to 491 regional visa. Brisbane is not classified as a regional area.

HolySteph:
Sadly, there are more applicants than testimonies.

How hopeful is this for?

Please try to share your testimonies if you've been invited, atleast for the hopeful ones here. Please.

There are a lot of testimonies on other platforms. Also, it has slowed down a bit since the beginning of d financial year

Kcame406:
Hello everyone please I want to send my brother’s international drivers license to him in Australia, is anyone traveling down to Aussie that can assist me to deliver it I will pay, or is there any company that can be recommended for me? DHL and UPS seems very expensive.
Thanks, I will be anticipating any reply to this request of mine.

Try using NIPOST if those other two options are expensive

chiomzyb:
[color=#990000][/color]Hello I am a graduate of Economics from Enugu state university of science and technology Enugu. B.sc Economics. I also hold a post graduate diploma in education from NOUN. I have been teaching Economics and Business studies and a sprinkle of mathematics for 8 years now . .
I have atleast 5 years payslip, tax payment and also pension payment .
Please how do I go about it and is there any prospect for me.

You have to visit AITSL website to review their requirements for assessment.
The first one is having high scores in IELTS academic. Check the scores required first, pass the exam then prepare for assessment

adeoladele:
After searching the whole nairaland I didn't see anyone that assessed as a teacher in Australia.
I am proud teacher for two years here in Australia and my assessment came out today.

I posted this to encourage someone and because it was very difficult to get anyone that has passed through the process before


I never give up,

Congratulations to you!
And thank you for your resilience.
which state/territory are you currently teaching in Australia?
Was your Pgde before your teaching experience? I guess you also have some experience in Nigeria

CMC180:
Bsc Information Technology NOUN (National Open University of Nigeria)
Msc computer science (distant learning Staffordshire University) in view
Age : 28
Single
3 years experience

You will need to update the information.
Which year did you graduate for your first degree?
Which industry are you and what’s your job description like?

Saynoomore:
Thanks a lot Tunlex01.

Your estimate helps a great deal. I guess one can get by and manage very conservatively with $3500. Not bad at all. Gracias!

For a family of 5, I’d say increase that budget. $2500 was my budget as a single person when I came in some years ago.

Saynoomore:
Oga Tunlex01,

Please, permit me to bug you with these few questions. It will go a long way in helping me make some personal decisions on my side, and weigh my options:

1. How much does an average 2 bedroom flat cost (averagely, across Australia). I know there might be variations with cities and high brow areas, but just give a conservative estimate for an average Nigerian who has just relocated to any of the cities, and want to start moderately. I'm not coming for luxury. Just a moderate (not bad) accommodation to manage for a family of 5

2. How long (on the average) will it take to find something (a job) doing, at least to make ends meet. it doesn't have to be a professional job. E.g. One could start with a care job (or any menial job) to manage while writing qualifying exams to practice (I'm in the medical field)

3. What will be the average cost of living (food and minor expenditure e.g. electricity bills, transport, telephone, internet, gas) for a family of 5. I'm not an extravagant person o , and my children are all less than 6yrs. so, you can imagine they'll probably wouldn't be such voracious consumers . Abeg, make we know how to calculate expenses at least for the first 6 months before one gets stable with a meaningful job. Already flight cost I checked is hitting the roof.

These are tough questions to answer because the country has a huge land mass.
To narrow it down, which city are you planning to stay?

Please note my response below is not absolute and vary per location. Also, it’s best to over budget than to under-budget.

1. You should look towards a 3 bedroom apartment. Hardly will you find landlord willing to give you a 2-bed for 5 people.
Modest 2 bed - $350 - $600 per week.
Modest 3 bed - $450 -$700 per week

2. Getting a job has a lot of factors that are attached to it. Your cv, prior experience, your communication skills etc.
To get menial jobs, I would say from 3 weeks upwards because you will need documentations like police report, proof of age since you won’t have a drivers license at that time and a few other documents.
Care job will take at least 2 months cos you need to attend classes, placement, and then the certification
3. If your kids are less than 6, that means they will not likely be starting school yet. Your spouse can stay at home with them cos childcare cost is not beans.
Cost of living - I’ll try to give a range for a family of 5
Food - >$600
Electricity - $500-600 per quarter (since you are new and may need to use more heaters to adjust your body temperature)
Gas - <$300 per quarter
Transport - get a car asap (budget from $4500 upwards to get a good car that will serve you and the family. Registration, insurance and license costs are additional expenses you should also budget for.
Telephone - prepaid - $20, postpaid - <$50 monthly per person
Internet - $60-90 monthly depending on the speed you want.
Health insurance - $350-$500 if you are on a skilled visa or PR
Water - $100 per quarter (some landlords add this to the rent price)

You can always go with the cheaper options and upgrade later on.