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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.

If you are going to assess, make sure you at least search through this page and also post your profile for reviews.
Although there are no guarantees as we are not assessment assessors but we can provide guidance based on previous assessments and help avoid loss.
#my2cent

Anosky:
Pls could u assist with my post up there ..

Unfortunately, there is no reassessment that can change the decision due to the reason previously stated.
Your best option is to look through the occupation list together and search for occupation that your husband can assess.

Naijabad:
@tunlex01 and solitin40 and other gurus in the house,

Would you advice that I change course?

If yes, which course? Considering, also that my career and certifications have been built over the years in accounting in Nigeria.

I will appreciate quick response from you guys

What’s your status?
Granted and currently in Australia
Granted but not yet landed
Waiting for visa
Just started the process

This would determine the advise I can give

Rossoneri01:
Hello please is this site legal? Cos am being requested to make some payment https://www.immigrationsaustralia.com.au

It’s legal but it’s an agency’s website and not the Australia immigration website.
Don’t waste your time with them
This is Australia immigration website
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/
Always look out for “.gov.au”

donpaulo44:
Good evening everyone, please help me with these questions. Thanks

1. Can I apply for a students visa while waiting for a grant on another visa subclass i.e 489?
2. If a migration lawyer who does not have a valid MARN number helps in the application process of a client, does it in anyway affect the application negatively?
3. If an applicant is not comfortable/satisfied with the services of a migration lawyer, can he discontinue the contract with the agent and hire someone else even after visa application has been made?
4. Are there applicants of visa subclass 489 who are getting visa grants of recent or did the discontinuation of the subclass affect people who already applied before it was abolished? Is this subclass still of priority to home affairs or they’ve fully shifted focus to subclass 491?
5. Are there people who applied for 489 offshore with the skill; Multimedia Specialist, who have gotten grants or contact in recent time?
6. Do you think it’s normal to have stayed for over 26 months without getting even a contact from a CO?

1. No. Cos the 489 is a skilled migrant visa and your intent on student visa is to return to your home country which will be negated by your application of a skilled visa 489 which has the ability to proceed to permanent visa after 2 years.

2. First of, don’t contract someone who is not a registered MARA to apply on your behalf. Even a migration lawyer is expected to have a MARA license. To your question, I don’t think it would affect your application negatively but I’d advise against that.

3. This will be based on the contract you signed. If the contract allows, you may be able to but moving to another agent is one of the hardest things to do especially if that clause is not well stated in the signed agreement. You will need your application details to be able to transfer. It can be messy.
If you are currently having issues with the agent/lawyer you are using, you can report the person to MARA or ombudsman or the legal association in the lawyer’s state

4. Yes, few grants have been dropping here and there. The discontinuation has no effect. Visa grants have generally been slow since the pandemic.

5. Grant is not by occupation. DHA does not work with any known format.

6. Yes, people have waited for longer. Grants were recorded yesterday, so let’s hope there will be more in the coming days/weeks.

Dereformer:
Check the current Skill Occupation List

For accountants, you have:

A. Accountant (General)

B. Management Accountant.

C. Finance Managers

All assessed by CPAA, CAANZ.

Accounting is the next profession with the least unemployed graduate besides medicine and surgery worldwide.

Please stop coming online to say what you know nothing about.

An occupation being on the occupation list does not guarantee nomination. Accounting is currently the most competitive course for Australia migration. And there is a long wait, although there is nothing impossible but if you have other options or countries, I’d advise you jump at it before spending AUD on Phd Accounting.

Naijabad:
Stop spewing trash.

Your responses here are insult-embedded! Why?
Please learn how to disagree on a public forum by stating your argument constructively.

He only stated the obvious regarding PR except dereformer’s plan is to finish the Phd and go back to Nigeria.

Solitin40:
Accounting is not in demand again, don't waste your time and money

If he had ACCA or any of the big 4 experience, I may advise he can still give it a try but the probability is very low.

@dereformer what’s your specialisation?

VivGracia:
Hello everyone. Please i have a total of 65points for visa 491, medical lab Technician. Please what are the chances for nominations?

65 is a low point. Can you provide a breakdown of the 65 points?

wetdspace:
Wonderful jobs guys!

Wow....information boku here..

However, me, I have no experience outside my business experience but would like to go for the shortage occupations I saw on https://www.anzscosearch.com/skills-priority-list/... like Aviation maintenance or Plumbing and even my current one which is a software engineer on a Training visa... anyone know what other visa category sustainable enough I could go for?
And anyone with info on school that offers these courses for free or very cheap?

I heard of a Christian school from an old friend before we lost contact, anyone knows anything about this?

Your response is needed here, great people on this thread.

Thanks a lot.

Free course? I dont think there is anything like that for international students except you are referring to full scholarships. THis is usually for PhD students.
Why training visa though?