₦airaland Forum

dexterinc2003:
Things no one would tell you about new south wales;


1.so many asians here...about 80 percent if im not exaggerating,chinese tops the list.

2.it gets dark by 5pm...like 8pm in naija kind of dark.

3.once in a while,in a bus,you will see a white granny staring at you like she just saw kinta kunte.. lol

4.It is absolutely possible to live a lonely life,with no friends like a psycho..

5.you will probably meet not more than 5 blacks in your first week.

6.Chinese generally dont associate much with other races,so dont feel bad,for you are not alone.

7.you will probably need some time to get back your normal sleep cycle,sleeping during the day and late night wakefulness will eventually balance out.

8.nkechi back at home probably thinks so much more of you now,but then,you are still the same person.

9.most bills are paid bi-weekly,eg rent,gym bills etc

10.cheap things like ordinary keyholders cost about $13 and a something like a printer+scanner=$35....imagine

11.you might actually not wanna go back home...

still luving it here..

I'll appreciate more of posts like this one. First hand experience of settling down over there.

monchouchou:
Very true. The U.A.E is the most liberal and open minded islamic country (except for maybe Lebanon?) But I don't agree about the better pay in U.A.E. when it comes to blue collar jobs, I believe Kuwait pays more in general.

nattybanta

My colleague that studied in Bahrain also told me they are very liberal and from my finding, i'll also believe Qatar pays better.

like Edo governor, like Edo girls... They are all going international for sexual affairs.

missakomaye:
To cut ur long story short u want to work alittle and gather enuf money before leaving Naija. Cool
Yes u can do svp for ur wife. You will apply as her dependent wether or not u leave the country together. (This will help u be able to get visiting visa with ease because u are regconised) Yes u will need to fill a declaration of funds form(or sometin like that). This form will be given to u by the school u are planning to aply to for her. Yes u should be able to declare enuf money for her fees. When u are visiting, with her there u won't have difficulties as per statement of acct.
Yes she can work and study and if she na "manager" she will be able t take care of her small small needs while u take care of tuition.

Thanks for your prompt response but i need to understand if i need to declare statement of account that is up to 6 million like normal process that is not svp or just fill the declaration of fund form?

You mentioned visiting visa, what could be the duration? Does it mean each time i'll need to visit her i'll have to apply for visa?

Meanwhile, i live in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and not Nigeria. Will they want me to apply from here instead of Nigeria?
Can i leave out the details of my work and where i live in the whole process?

hello house, due to my circumstance, i have been finding it difficult taking a decision on my Australia travel arrangements.

I can raise money for my 1 year studies but not sure of the second year except i work. I'm also new in the oil and gas industry and will also like to advance a little on my career before moving over to Australia but i'm afraid the visa laws may get tougher by then. I had considered given up on my career for Australia but i'm always very reluctant as i haven't got enough experience that will make it easier for me to come back to the industry after studies.

Just recently, i thought of getting married to my girlfriend and sending her to study while i retain my work. This idea seems to be the best i can think of right now because i can continue with my work here, and also i'll have access to credit facility in case things get bad. I can also visit her during my field breaks.

But my question is if i enrol her into svp and both of us need to apply for the visa, will they demand for my account statement which will need to show sufficient money for the both of us?

Is it feasible she works and cater for her up keep while i take care of her school fees only?

What type of visa will they grant me and what are the provision of such visa?

Zhukafa well done for keeping the thread alive. I always read but cant comment as i'm no longer updated. Meanwhile, i'm curious to know if they have finished those constructions going on at seme border?

this is good news for aspiring immigrants

TRIBALSTOOGE:
igbo race dey make almajiris chop ereke



my wife is iranian with 3 kids .


biafra is da lite in the dark subsahara

Bros you sharp o, i think say na only me notice the beauty of the Iranian women. Their smile can make a man go crazy. I had a wonderful time in Iran earlier this year and my Iranian family are already inviting me back. If not for some reasons i would be sure to make an Iranian woman my wife.

NNBB2012:
A nurse once posted it on this forum and that is the process generally. I have also modified the process. Kindly read and follow it accordingly.


Below is the guideline to work here as a Nurse.

To work here as a registered nurse you need to apply to AHPRA with your overseas trained application form.. the form link is below

http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/documents/default.aspx?record=WD11%2f5938&dbid=AP&chksum=Vu5B6IVSxjQ2tDhZpamU2Q%3d%3d

You need to sit for either IELTS academics (7,7,7,7) or the OET exam etc. before applying...now for nurses or health practitioners, OET is the easiest exam to write for medical practitioners. It is in fact the best, you write it once and you are sure of getting it right. Immigration department accepts it for PR purposes.

You need to write the exam before applying. Once you submit the result, they will ask the nurses board in the country where you are registered to verify that you are registered with them; the nurses board in Nigeria or wherever you registered will send the verification directly to AHPRA. When AHPRA gets it, they will send you an email with a list of universities where you can do a bridging course in Australia for 3-6 months or 1 year conversion course (which people like to do cos they can work whilst doing the conversion and pay their fees unlike the bridging course that they can't work. BUT THEN AHPRA WILL TELL HIM WHICH ONE TO GO FOR) UNIVERSITY TRAINED I THINK HE YOU BE ASKED TO DO THE 3 MONTHS COURSE. PEOPLE WHO DO THE 1 YEAR CONVERSION COURSE ARE THOSE WHO ARE HOSPITAL TRAINED REGISTERED NURSES WITH A DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE. SO AFTER THE CONVERSION THE SCHOOL GIVES THEM A BACHELOR'S CERTIFICATE AND CANCELS DIPLOMA(which is good cos then you have a bachelor degree not diploma). After the bridging course you will get your registration with AHPRA as a nurse.

General Process of Australia immigration:

1 Check the SOL/CSOL:
• 2 Calculate Points
• 3 Skills Assessment:
• 4 Proof of English Language ability:
• 5 Work Experience:
• 6 State Sponsorship:
• 7 Family Sponsorship:
• 8 Submitting an Expression of Interest:
• 9 Visa Types:
• 10 Lodging Application:
• 11 After Lodging:
• 13 The Waiting:
• 14 The Decision:

This post will serve as a guide for the nurses in the house.

mctolspell welcome back from intellectual exile...

This Buhari change is working oo. Now that we have fuel scarcity and their is poor electric power supply, i just hope you'll find a way to charge your phone and write fast so that consumers like me who cannot write will be able to read.

it seems so many things had happen here. Some times worry357 baseless and pessimistic questions gives me worries on this thread and Nairaland in general. @ken1982 just learn to ignore some annoying character here and try to contribute in any way you can. As for Preciousstones i understand her person totally. When she first appeared on the Australian thread, many people misunderstand her a lot.

Meanwhile, nothing is impossible, i met a colleague who hustled and paid his fees for his first degree and masters program here. Some people are hustlers o, i never thought such a thing could be possible judging by the way the system is over here. Although he arrived here long time ago in 2006.

mrnilobrawn:
No worries...
Here is the checklist http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/checklists/Student-572-streamlined-checklist.aspx

Bookmarked

obontami:
funny you


what did love about her. ??

for me I love her body structure and those sexy lips. bro that lips giving me blow-job will be outta this world

You don't have a problem then, i'll get you another lips as a replacement. My own love for her is spiritual, anywhere i see her, hear about her, her voice or songs my heart starts to skip. This is not to mention of the countless dreams i have about her. I swear if i'm a billionaire i'll trade it to have her love.

obontami:
#SeyiShayMyCrushOfLife

Na on top her me and you go finish our self. No even try drag that girl with me o.

uchman:
Yea money can buy your residents but through a company...
I bought mine with money

Good to know you later went that route... How are you enjoying the country?

while in school at NIJ, I know this guy to be a very humble and decent guy. He was gentle and very simple in nature, i had always known he will become successful in the music industry within a short period. I remember seeing him perform for the first time at the Closeup loves Naija concert 2012 at the Eko Hotel and suites, Meeting him in clubs at the island and other events. He was a fresh student of NIJ at that period and was hard working.

However, it was a big disgrace that he denied NIJ as his alma mater. NIJ happens to be one of the best school of communication in Africa and has produced hundreds of Award winning journalists With a good international affiliation. While in the field as a reporter, it is safe to say that for every event i had attended, there were lots of NIJ alumni and students representing their different media houses. For internships, NIJ students are highly considered because it's believed they already know the job and they will also prove this at the long run. You'll be suprised to know that a large number of NIJ alumni, dominate the media industry in Lagos. Whatever his reason for denying the school, it can never be justified.

iceberg54:
Bro, hw possible is it to.apply to companies over there. I am almost done with my masters in europe and would be willing to move to the middle east. I have a bsc in chemical engr and my msc is in process systems engineering. I will also do nebosh soon and am doing some online courses to get more familiar with the industry. Kindly advice me sir and i wouldn't mind a link to possible places i could apply to. Thanks a lot sir. Pls note i dont have any offshore experience.

You are on the right part bro, i really envy your academic qualifications. I believe with your qualification, information, good personality and God's favour it will be easier for you to break into the industry here.

Before making up your mind to come here, do you really know about this country and region? Can you cope with some of the challenges we have here? UAE is not for everyone especially you that have lived in Europe which is a more western society. However, It has it's own many advantages over other countries, but there are several countries i will choose over living here.

About link to possibly places you can apply to, i created a whatsapp group of about 5 people who are trying to get into the industry here. I give them lead and they follow up with research they also exchange information among each other. Four of the group members are already here, one works as a Safety Officer while the one in Nigeria works as an Engineer. If you will like to be a part of the whatsapp group, notify me and i'll seek their opinion on adding a new member.

Ugochux:
Good day sir.. Sm1 adviced me to get d following certifications since I hv no background engineerin and its alike.. She 1&2 cert, confine space cert and roustabout cert... All dx wl cost me bout 108k..what do u think sir? Will dx certifications land me an offshore job?thnks

Judging by what i experienced here in the drilling company where i work, there will be no need for all those certifications but from what i hear and read on the internet it should increase your chances of getting the employment. One of my senior colleagues who has experience in Nigeria told me he arrived with a valid BOSIET but yet we met at the training center where we did the course. After that we were all taken to My company's training centre for their induction program. For Rostabouts it's about 6 weeks. We were taught most of those courses in our IADC Rig Pass class. We also had courses like Electric Power Generation all was organized and taken care of by the company. I believe most Oil and Gas company have similar structure.

I'm mostly talking from my little experience here as i had no experience in Nigeria.

dives:
Good day everyone. I have been following this thread
for a while and i believe i would be able to get the
best advice here. Please my friend and i are looking
for internship slots. WE ARE REALLY AFTER THE
EXPERIENCE AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM
PROFESSIONAL HANDS AND DO NOT MIND AN
UNPAID INTERNSHIP. I am a geologist and he is an
engineer. While i am in search of a mudlogger position
he is in search of a roustabout position.
Having attended seminars and workshops, my friend
and i are very familiar with rig operations and are fast
learners as well. I strongly believe catching up would
not be an issue.
Please we need advice on companies we can approach
that READILY take interns. Any link to any of these
companies would be much appreciated as well.
Thank you.

cc beryour, icool, ugsams, justsmile

I really wish i could be of help, i don't know much about the industry back home. I got into this industry without any special effort. Over here getting into the industry is not as difficult as it is back home. Good luck and don't ever give up or be discouraged.

justsmile:
yea, I agree

Nne e be like say everyone don forsake this thread... Abi they censored Nairaland in their rig's internet facility. I hate all those censorship on our internet but funny enough Nairaland is allowed and it contains a bit of everything.

[quote author=justsmile post=33852828][/quote]Our list can absorb all your 12... Although the Operating Company we are drilling for onshore has a similar 12 rule but it excludes alcohol which is a banned item.

justi4jesu:
Renewal days are only Tuesdays and Thursday 9am to 12pm only.
Cost of passport renewal $112 to be paid via credit card(Mandatory)

Embassy Processing fee 185 Dirhams cash payment

Bookmarked, i'll be renewing mine before expiry in October.

justsmile:
ohh....na that side you dey?!!!! ngwa nu! Good luck to you! Yea, would like to know their 10 rules. No knowledge is waste.

1)keep hands off
2)follow lifting rules
3)use check cards/JSA
4)use permit to work (PTW)
5)Implement working at Height procedures
6)follow rules of transportation
7)ensure safe position
8 )avoid short cuts
9 )always use PPEs
10) Never use banned items.

Oya teach me your 12 golden rules make i follow you learn.

justsmile:
hahahahahahaaa..... na for rig you wan find the wife ni?!!!....na mammy water you go see o! lol..... BTW what 10 golden rule is that?!!! The one I know is 12

Forget Mammy water package oo... She no dey stay this side, na for Naija she dey now. Here the Arab men taught me 10 Golden rules... If you want i will teach you.

Azijo:
Institute of Petroleum Studies, Uniport. That's the requirement. U will be contacted if u meet the requirement......from there u meet wth the boss one-on-one and have a discussion. 'm not and engr so 'm not well familiar wth the well engr'g stuff to answer ur questions.....

No fear na... I no go ask another question. Thanks for the information.

Azijo:
Anyone with a Drilling/Well Engineering Training certificate from IPS should scan and forward same wth CV to drdnbassey@gmail.com.
Immediately.

Please if it will be convenient for you, i'll appreciate if you can talk more about this IPS.

justsmile:
lolzzzzz......nice line! As it is, you ain't seeing well.......perhaps you might need to make use of microscope! If this doesn't help.....my brother, it haff be for you!!!! lol

You don come again oo... Microscope kwa? Anyway, microscope is a banned item on my rig and one of my company's 10 golden rule says "Never use banned items". No problem, i guess i'll Justsmile

justsmile:
Don't worry, you will find a hardworking lady.......just look well!

I am worried oo, i heard ladies like cat walk, but i've been looking very well on the cat walk but all i could see are the drill pipes... I even look at the shale shaker area but i haven't seen anyone shaking anything.

justsmile:
I do environmental monitoring as a third party contractor. That's the one my feminine nature can handle biko!

I do environmental monitoring as a third party contractor. That's the one my feminine nature can handle biko!

Lol you don try na...
To even stay in an offshore rig na mind... Over here we don't have any single female on our rigs. From catering, house keeping, 3rd party, drilling crew all na guys and i think i prefer it that way because of safety reasons.

What was your rotation then? Are you still on this job? I really respect hard working ladies and i pray that God will grant me one.

cutieme:
@ugsams,Thanks bro for the info up there but please can u enlighten us more on the prospect of getting jobs there because personally an planning of coming there with a month or 3months visa if I can get a job.Am a graduate so please what's the chance of getting jobs there and living legally?Thanks.

It all depends on you, how you network, the people you associate with, your intelligence, your manner of approach, the resources you have(money), most importantly, God's plan in your life.

Personally i'll advice that you come with either 3 months, direct employment or residence. Please come prepared with money so that if towards the end of your visa you couldn't get a job by yourself, you can pay all these our guys wey dey help people find job some money to help you get a job to at least secure your stay instead of going back to nigeria. These guys sometimes charge above 1,000 Dirhams and this is very risky thing to do but it works for some people.

the last time i posted here, i haven't got practical experience... Within this short while i have experienced offshore and onshore rigs... I will take my time to analyze the two from my experience so that guys who are seeking to enter the industry will understand how things work over here.

Ms Justsmile, i hope you don't mind, please what was your duty while at the oil field?

This life is funny, sometime ago i was thinking and working out ways to come here to the UAE, in less than 1 year i'm already considering moving on to another country. Despite that i got on to a promising career path, the type of experience that some people are looking for.

UAE is not for everyone, to those who are still planning to come over here, please make sure you don't end up here as an illegal immigrant cause if you do, you might end up being trapped and living in fear. This will eventually lead to sorrows and regret except you are among the few who the street will benefit. For every illegal immigrant who is successful there are plenty others who are not. Too many people are almost hopeless waiting for the next person to do visa for or the determined ones end up selling alcohol and distributing massage card but these ones na double wahala for dead body, although e dey pay them but you are always on the run.

From the hot desert sun of the Buhasa field, i sincerely wish you guys Goodluck in your travel plans to the UAE.