₦airaland Forum

Ichabodcrane:
Abeg make una answer me naa abeg

It shouldn’t have an effect but your documentation must be updated. If you already have submitted an application, it means you need to have a new passport and a few other documentations need to updated with the new name while affidavit will suffice for the remaining documents

Allylic:
Thank you so much.

I hope you don't mind if I send you a DM

that's fine

Mcslize:
If you told me Australia is a country governed by dictators, only then I will agree with this.

Not for a parliamentary/democratic society like Australia.

Story!

I'm sure you know that in Australia, voting is compulsory if you are a citizen.
If you don't want to vote, you can withdraw your citizenship (remain PR) or provide an exemption to vote.
It's not dictatorship if the decision is for the betterment of the country and her citizens. Another example is making every driver have a valid driver's license, or passengers using seat belt. Is that dictatorship too?

You always have a choice, it's just that you don't like the choice available to you.

TheBoy95:
The CBN actually expects me to book a 2 years flight in advance.
What a shame

PTA/BTAs are for people travelling temporarily for personal and business reasons and have plans to come back to Nigeria. You are going away for schooling. Return ticket has always been the requirement for years, it’s just that Nigerians were beating the system but now, it’s almost impossible to beat it.
If you need PTA, book

yungmin:
Is there still hope even for 491 for offshore candidates? I recently found some Facebook groups on these 491 visas. They mostly Indians. The criteria for selection is totally not known. People with scores has high as 105 are waiting while some with barely 80 are getting invites. Even within the same profession. What's going on? Is it now by luck?

That’s not possible. No state will take 80 over 105 for same occupation and in the same state if they meet the state requirement. If you check well, the occupations will be different.

Most of the states will most likely open up in the new year - July 2022.

NHQGUY:
Hi, good morning.
First step is for her to check states available to sponsor the occupation.
Next up is to calculate her points using the calculator to know if she has a good score.
She even has a better chance been single, that's an added 10points.
Lastly, you can't submit an EOI without a valid skilled assessment. So skill assessment has to come first.

Link for point calculator: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/tools/points-calculator

Link to check sponsorship availability: https/www.anzscosearch.com/search
Click on the link then type the occupation and search. Once it opens, click on state/territory to see the sponsorship options available.

In addition @allylic, English test is required for AIMS (assessing body for MLS) - can’t remember the actual scores for each band. Check Aims website.
AIMS usually give Medical laboratory technician to all MLS at first until they write the MLS exams.
Most people I know have used the MLT to get nominations.

Mcslize:
Isn't it still the same thing? If one wants to enter Aussie, and they are preventing the person from entering simply for not taking the vaccine, does that not mean that they are indirectly forcing people to take the vaccine?

That's an indirect way of forcing people to be vaccinated.

If you don't take, you won't enter. That's more like force.

It’s not force if you have a choice.
You have a choice not to come to Australia. You can go to countries that allow it.
My house, my rules! You don’t have to come if you don’t like my rules.
#my2cents

blackbriar:
I am so sorry.
My pidgin is getting bad then.

Are there good jobs to cater for a good life; not living on monthly pay checks.
For all these expensive commitments; financially,mentally,religiously that we are putting to migrate to australia?

Of course there are good jobs that pay well because Australia is one of the top 3 countries with the highest wages. bear in mind, if you don’t have financial management knowledge, even if you earn $1m, you can still be broke

Bobbyluv8:
Hello. Has anyone gotten a state sponsored 491 visa in the last year? They seem to be accepting applications but not processing them. If anyone has any word. Please let me know. Thanks

They are processing but just a few.

NneAku344:
Good afternoon everyone,

Please, I have a few questions, I'll greatly appreciate a response.

For Nurses, apart from IELTS, do they need to write any other tests to get in the pool?

Is 489 the suitable subclass for a Nurse?

Can a Nurse get ITA from being in the pool or do they have to apply for jobs from Nigeria in order to get a sponsor first?

I'll be most grateful if I get a response.

I’m not sure what the requirement is now but it’s a bit difficult for a Nurse to get assessment completed from Nigeria. You should check AHPRA website on the assessment requirements. IELTS is the least of the requirements.
The main thing is that the AhpRa registration is easier if you are in Australia. Most nurses went through their spouse’s occupation then complete the registration requirement while onshore to start working. Other options are applying for jobs, MSc Nursing or going to Uk first then crossing to Australia after practicing for a while in the UK.

489 has been scrapped since Nov 16, 2019 so it’s no longer relevant.
Visas to consider: 189, 190 and 491(489 replacement)

Yes, nurses do get ITA from the pool but you must have completed all the AHPRA registration and be positively assessed as a Nurse
You can also apply for jobs and an employer can sponsor you

blackbriar:
job dey these Australia wey we hustle HARD like this to go??

I did not quite get your pidgin

[quote author=emmygr8 post=109905475][/quote]No. You are eligible to travel 14 days after your second dose

careymah:
immigrationsaustralia.com.au

I really need help, lol

That’s just a migration agency’s website and not Australia department of Home Affairs’ website. I bet the company will tell you that you are eligible as an Accountant and that the government needs you but don’t be deceived, Accountants have not been getting enough nomination onshore talk more of offshore applicants.

Does your spouse have skilled occupation?

Saynoomore:
I'm a newbie to this stuff, I've however visited the website and can see that there are classifications, namely:
1. Business Innovation and Investment (188)
2. Skilled Independent visa (189)
3. SKilled Nominated Visa (190)
4. Skilled Regional (489)
5. SKilled Work Regional (491)

I didn't bother checking the first one, because the name suggests it's for investors - the money bags! Further reading on google suggests 189 is extremely competitive and there hasn't been ITAs lately.

Anyway, a cursory look at the scoring criteria suggests my cumulative score for 189/ 489 is 85, and for 491 it's also 85.

Please which one is advisable to go for? and what are my chances? I would be happy to know before I commit scarce means to VETASSESS! I'm very optimistic about skating through VETASSESS.

489 visa has been stopped.
You should check the scores again. You can’t have the same score for 189 and 491.

Which one to go for is dependent on your total points, English scores, the requirements of the states for your occupation. There are no guarantees as requirements change regularly. 190 and 491 are good options.

Solitin40:
Enrolled Nursing is merely a diploma in nursing that is under AQF level 5, whereas Masters is under AQF level 9, which is the top level.

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has issued a warning to student visa holders who wish to change their primary subject of study. "If you change your main course of study to a lower Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level and do not apply for a new Student visa, you run the risk of having your visa cancelled," according to the Department.

It is necessary for the student to remain enrolled at the same or higher course level in order to avoid a violation of the 8202 condition of the visa. Course enrolment, level, progress, and attendance are all conditions that must be met by the student in order to fulfil the condition. The violation may result in the cancellation of the visa.

It is common for students to need a new student visa if they are switching from their primary course of study to a lower AQF level course or to a non-AQF course, even if they are staying with the same education provider.

When a student changes course from a Doctoral degree (AQF level 10) to a Masters degree (AQF level 9), however, a new visa does not need to be obtained.

Do you have a link to this post please?

Touchman003:
Good day to everyone in the house...

I appreciate your good work in helping us know how beautiful a country like Australia is; the good life, culture, cost of living, employment, etc.

Please i am a Geologist by profession. But I have a hand work as an electrician with certificate for about 7 years now.

I am processing a skilled work visa to Australia through an agent since 1st of December, 2021. This agent is one I have been using for my previous visas to China since 2018 before Covid 19 . From what we agreed on, the agent said he is going to help me get a 1 year direct work visa to a company in Australia. A week today, the agent called and told me that my invitation letter is out, and that the visa he is applying for me is a PR 189 visa. He said that when I get to Australia, that my first one year will look like a test from the company, and if they find competence in me, I will be retained with a PR 189 visa that will enable me work anywhere in Australia. He also said that from the look of things, that the visa should be ready before the end of March, 2022.

Please house, I want to know how "true" this information can be? I already paid him 400k for processing fee. The actual money charged is 2.7M..... Thanks

I have responded to you on the other thread.

Mike365:
Alright. I came in today with home packaged egusi and crayfish. I got the certificate at the quarantine unit at the Ikeja airport. The guys at Sydney airport didn't seize it.
I think it's down to what you stated about quantity cos they kept saying it's small and there are no issues.

Glad you did not have your items seized. Did you think the quarantine certificate had anything to do with it?

Saynoomore:
Please pardon my ignorance, I have a few questions:

1. VETASSESS is about $880 now, how long does it take to get the result or outcome?
2. What IELTS category is required? General or Academic? is there any preference
3. I understand that this immigration pathway does not require POF, what is the budget for this mission for a family of 5 (i.e application fees and flight etc..just a conservative estimate)

1. 12 weeks for normal while 2 weeks for priority processing
2. Vetassess does not require English test. For EOI, either General or Academic is acceptable. (some other bodies may be specific though but with DHA, you can use either)
3. Some states require POF.
COST IMPLICATION (estimate)
Assessment Fee – from A$600 to A$1500 (depends on your assessing body)
Transcript sending cost (depends on your educational institution)
English Test (N75000 – N80,000)
State Nomination Fee (A$300 – A$800)
Medicals – N41,000 and above per person (depends on the family size and the hospital selected)
Biometrics – N8,340 per applicant
Police Certificate – N5,000 to N10,000 per person (depends on your family size - over 16 years)
Visa Application Fee
- Family of 1 – A$4,115 (single applicant)
- Family of 2 – A$6,175 (4,115 +2,060) (primary applicant and spouse)
- Family of 3 – A$7,205 (4,115 + 2,060 + 1,030 (primary applicant, spouse & child)
- Family of 4 – A$8,235 (4,115 + 2,060 + 2,060 (PA, spouse & 2 children)
AUD is around N400-N410 as at today

soulamanne:
@tunlex01...great work you have been doing here. God bless you. Please I need a clarification. I can see NSW has opened to offshore for certain occupation and years of experience .I want to know if this is for 190 alone as cited here https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/nsw-opens-permanent-residency-doors-for-offshore-migrants-announces-major-changes-to-visa-requirements.

nothing on the NSW site speaks to of this opening is for 190 and 491 or 190 alone.

I will appreciate your response if you have any additional info thanks

it's for both visa subclass, however there is no set date for any nomination for 190.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/subclass-190

Touchman003:
Good day to everyone in the house...

I appreciate your good work in helping us know how beautiful a country like Australia is; the good life, culture, cost of living, employment, etc.

Please i am a Geologist by profession. But I have a hand work as an electrician with certificate for about 7 years now.

I am processing a skilled work visa to Australia through an agent since 1st of December, 2021. This agent is one I have been using for my previous visas to China since 2018 before Covid 19 . From what we agreed on, the agent said he is going to help me get a 1 year direct work visa to a company in Australia. A week today, the agent called and told me that my invitation letter is out, and that the visa he is applying for me is a PR 189 visa. He said that when I get to Australia, that my first one year will look like a test from the company, and if they find competence in me, I will be retained with a PR 189 visa that will enable me work anywhere in Australia. He also said that from the look of things, that the visa should be ready before the end of March, 2022.

Please house, I want to know how "true" this information can be? I already paid him 400k for processing fee. The actual money charged is 2.7M..... Thanks

I laughed out so loud.
189 PR? Invitation letter? 1 year work visa? Company name? What's your relationship with the company? Did you apply or interview with the company? Company test your for 1 year? All these make everything he told you a lie.
Whatever your agent has told you, tell him to just face his China visa stuff, that's may be his forte and he does not know jack about Australia visa requirements.
Companies don't offer 189 visa to anyone.
Have you done any assessment, English test, EOI, ITA? Nomination hasn't even been done for 189 in a long time, so I'm wondering how he's going to get you a 189 visa.
If you want to lose money and time, please go ahead with him.

HolySteph:
Thank you so much for these links. I've started submitting, waiting for other areas to open up so I can submit.

Another question please! Is band 8 EILTS a must have even after getting an 80points in 491 overall?

It's not a must have but a need-have as most people I know have upgraded their scores during this pandemic. This will result in stiffer competition. So the earlier you get more points, the better your chances.

Abby212:
Na wa o. Thanks �.
Please, I have a b.sc in mass communication but have always been teaching. What can I do to get a positive assessment from AITSL now that my experience is different from my qualification.

Unfortunately, there is no way out for AITSL. Your first degree must be in Education.
You can give other countries a try or use spouse (if you are married)

Mike365:
Hello.
Can anyone who has travelled in January confirm if this valuable info still holds true with respect to items put in ziplock? Also, will a certificate from Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Services at the airport help if one has to bring in stuff with ziplock?
Thank you

It's still the same process for a few i know that have landed. Buy branded stuff and not in large quantity. Some had their items seized if it was more than 1kg. For example, buy 1kg x 2 Ola ola instead of one 2kg of Ola ola. That certificate is to Nigeria only, it won't do you anything in Australia as countries have different border requirement when it comes to food

HolySteph:
After EOI what next?

Create multiple EOIs.
Continue monitoring states migration websites to know when they are open to offshore and for your occupation.
Links to the various states that offer nomination:
NSW: https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/live-and-work-in-nsw/visas-and-immigration
SA: http://www.migration.sa.gov.au/
VIC: https://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au/
WA: http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/
NT: https://theterritory.com.au/migrate/
QLD: https://migration.qld.gov.au/
ACT: http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/
TAS: https://www.migration.tas.gov.au/

celph:
Hello to all the experts over here, i need your valuable advise here pls. I am a mechanical engineering graduate with 10 years of experience working as a network engineer( specialized in collaboration). i do have a BCS certificate in IT too as well as a CCNP Collaboration.
Based on my career path, i am trying to seek evaluation from ACS but i am quite worried that Mech engr degree will not be evaluated as an ICT degree and may have to add an RPL to it which will likely strip up to 6 years from my 10 years and i do not think it will help me. Please advise if there are other options to take, thanks.

Sincerely, there is no other way as you may get between 6-8 years cut. Your best option is to try another country or go through your spouse if you have one.

Abby212:
Thanks so much. My fear is if the years of experience he'll claim for TRA must be the same he'll claim during his application?He has only about 3 years in his present place of work. The other places he has only bank statements.wont the points likely reduce then?

Yes they must be same.
Of course the points will reduce. You should claim points for employments you have documents for.
You can pay the taxes and claim points for it too.

Solitin40:
This journey to Australia is a three-step ponzi scheme/use and dump strategy, so bear with me as I explain. You, the agent in Nigeria, and the Australian government/university are all involved.

The agent is chasing your money, specifically the consultation charge (above #150000) and the commission they receive. They are not there to help you; they are marketers selling a product. However, you must be smart in order to use them effectively and don't forget to conduct your own research. Agents will not inform you of the best course or location, they will simply tell you the nice things you want to hear. They are waiting for you to pay the fees and the school deposit.

The UNI/government these people also want your money; they will almost certainly admit you to courses that will not allow you to get PR at the end of the day, but they will also admit you to courses that will provide you PR as long as you pay. Education is one of the country's main sources of cash, so use your head instead of allowing them to utilise you.

Now, imagine you've spent thousands of dollars studying a meaningless course like accounting in a high-demand location like Sydney, and your age isn't working in your favour. What's your reward if you don't get PR? The two merely played you and used you, but if you obtain the PR after three years, you three will both use and dump each other, so be prepared before coming here and be wise GOODLUCK

I understand your point however I’d like to correct your notion.
It’s not a Ponzi scheme if the applicant does not do their research and review the risks before applying. Everyone is aware that studying as an international student does not guarantee a stay or residency in any country - Australia inclusive. Let’s not forget that there are students who come in only to study and have no intention to stay back to work or apply for PR.

Admissions to courses that do not guarantee PR is not the responsibility of the government but that of the applicant. Also, the course can even be on the PR occupation list prior to admission and few months to graduation, it’s removed. So as an applicant, the onus is on the applicant to study a course that will be ever relevant. The agent has a part to play in guiding the applicant to achieve their goals.
In other news, education is not one of the country’s top revenue, it’s not even in the top 10 industries that generate revenue for the country.

Abdulateef1:
Please, how can I access the processing procedure on Institute of Chartered Accountant of Australia as I was unable to locate it.

On CAANZ website
https://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com/about-us/migration-assessment

BABYharder:
is this applicable to Australia only?
Can I use only BCH Bsc(UNN) to other countries?

This is what Australia Qualification Framework (AQF) requests.

Abby212:
Good day everyone, I must confess I have really learnt a lot from this thread. God bless you all.

I read through TRA migration guidelines and my
confusions are:
1. my husband has an experience of about 8years in electrical engineering but has pay proof for only two of the three places he worked and that experience falls inbetween.my challenge is that for a period of 3years he worked in that particular company we can't provide accurate proof. What do we do? His years of experience stated needs to match the documents.

2. I read through through the thread and saw someone complaint about getting a negative because his school didn't send his transcript on time. Please must your school send it or can someone scan a copy with him or her. Is it acceptable?


Thanks

1. That's a difficult one as providing an employment with no pay records would lead to a negative assessment with TRA. Sincerely, I havent seen anyone with this issue so I can only advise your only include the years you have payslips, bank statment, pension/tax for.
Do not include the years you dont have the pay details.

2. Recently, you can send it directly yourself, however TRA must be able to confirm it with the school. If they are not able to, then a negative is usually given.

lookingfly:
hello tunlex, I am a veterinarian in Nigeria hoping to move to Australia. Sincerely, I need your help because i don't even know where to start from on this platform. What do i do first? Thanks

Start by reading the first few pages of this thread. Then visit anzscosearch.com and read about your assessing body and their requirements.

With all the uncertainties around the globe, I'd advise you book your flights directly with the airline and not through agency. It may be costlier but it saves you the stress.