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nikiihardehx:
what bout for student......how do i get started...and how long will t take....thanks

-You need a letter from you faculty saying you will be on holiday during your proposed travel dates.

- certified copy of your student photo ID

- certified copy of all pages of your international passport (old n new passport)

- ordinary passport photograph (x4 with white background)

-flight itinerary

-Hotel bookings for propose travel date (don't make payment)

-Bank statement of your sponsor (include yours if you have one)

- Yellow fever

-Application form

- Activities while in Australia - Not necessary though but can be a plus. E.g

Itinenary for Australia
16 Sept 2016 - 25 Sept. 2016


Date Activity Accomodation

12 Sept Leave Abj Airport 9ja Address

13 Sept Arrive Sydney / Rest for the day Hotel address
/phone number

14 Sept visit zoo

15 Sept sydney opera house

16 Sept.


Just fill it up. They need you to spend your money while in Australia.

Put your name and signature

Nb) the writing in bold are suppose to appear in columns Date | Activities | Accomodation. You just have to arrange it yourself.

nikiihardehx:
am a student. Have an expired UK visa and a valid one but havent travel yet. Sum of money like how much? My dad is my sponsor.
How do i get started...and how long does it take for the tourist visa to be processed

Why didn't you travel? You don't have to tell me. Why not travel to the UK and maybe other Schengen countries? Get a South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia visa spend two to three days before traveling to UK?

After you return to nigeria, you can wait for another school break before you apply for a visa to China or Vietnam or Malaysia or Singapore before applying for Australia tourist visa.

Sound tedious but its the way. If your are a genuine tourist, you can't leave all the beautiful creations of God in Africa, Asia just to fly into Australia. They will hardly believe you do be leaving the country after your visit.

Another way to go is via conference. Otherwise you may be denied visa, trust me. I have traveled a lot and I have assisted people in getting their visas.

It takes upto three months for a decision to be made on your visa.

President99:
Hi everyone in the house!
Pls I need a candid and sincere advice here, I have gotten admission and eCoE and English was waived for me in the eCoE.
D English waiving was done by UNSW coz I satisfied their English requirenent.
The question is ,would DIBP require IELTS for visa processing? coz UNSW categorical states that their English requirement could differ from from DIBP.

You should be fine. Provide same documents you gave to your uni to the immigration.
Schools make sure you are qualified to enrol in a course (course you can study if their are pre-requisite and you english language ability) while immigration on the other hand ensure you are a genuine entrant (your finances and health condition)

miie:
pls anyone in the house to help

I am not surprised if economic recession was the reason for denial. I know someone who was denied on the ground of political upheaval in Nigeria.
Did he provide a genuine bank statement? Has he mentioned anything about the current state of Nigeria to his CO?
His best bet would be using a registered immigration lawyer (mara) to reapply.
If he still has more time, reapply quickly otherwise defer the admission, get a new ecoe and reapply.

nikiihardehx:
do i need an english test for admission??
#xamples of schools that offers nursing

I doubt if embassy is in a position to access your level of english ability. Schools are responsible for that. If in any case they presume you need to brush up your english they will recommend an elicos program for you or advise you seat for an english test (IELTS). It is your duty to convince your school you do not need an English test.
Write a standard letter saying english is the official language of Nigeria and has always been the medium of learning. Provide evidence such as Waec, Neco results. Ask your dean of faculty to write your a supporting letter if you are applying for msc. Ask your principal for recommendation letter if you are just a school leaver.

Your clear and concise letter can help them waive Ielts for you.

bellong:
I will be in Sydney tomorrow God willing, if anyone cares to hangout, contact me.

If your journey brings you to hunter valley we shall meet

nikiihardehx:
Hello please can anyone help with requiremtn for tourist visa..and how do i go about the processing??
#also need requiremnt for student visa nd the process

I can guide you on a tourist visa. Need to know you standing.
Are you a worker or student? Do you have travel history?
Do you have a sum of money sitting in your account for over 4months?

Regarding student visa you need to apply to a school and after your admission is out, you can return here.

Osamuzi:
@westAfrica I need to talk with you. pls send me ur mail.

Hi
What's it regarding plz?

ajehe:
Hi friends.
I am about to start processing a posible schooling movement to Aussie. Actually I work in animation line and I would really love to get a proper BSc and e perience in animation industry abroad before cming back to naija to set up.
Now abeg I get questions.
I'm suppose to select between Sidney, Melbourne and Brisbane locations for the school, please help me select the best location with less cost of livING
Thanks in advance

Cost of living in big cities are high as well as opportunities too. You can decide to live in inner surburbs and drive or commute to cbd. But don't expect to find jobs in surburbs unless you are expectionally lucky.
Check what skills you have and browse for jobs in those cities. Some people rent a room in sydney cbd for $400- $500 a week. Same money can be used to rent a house of 2-3bed rooms in inner surburbs.
Do your findings. Ask Google search and google maps.

Solitin40:
Please people already in Australia i want you to provide answer to my question

'Are there stores in Aus where i can get used clothes, bend down and pick (tushing to thrift stores) with good quality and also cheap like Katangua Market in Lagos and Yaba market'

Please don't ignore by saying the question is silly it's not my fault for asking but the rate at which the forex is rising like garri . I want to know so as to prepare

National Stores are
Salvo - Salvation Army
Vinnies

There are heaps of local stores that sell priced used and new clothes.others sell good furnitures and house hold appliances.

Target, Rivers sell affordable clothes too.

President99:
Pls house, should I include my wife in my visa application? what is negative or positive implication it has? what about other family members?

If you are on scholarship and have informed your school you will be traveling by yourself then don't include any of your family members. Including them will contradict your e-coe.
However, you can request to change your e-coe and then include those who will be traveling with you. Note that you need to have extra health cover for you dependants.

With your scholarship you do have better chances of getting there visas with your application unless one of them has health issues which may delay your processing.

The con(s) of bringing them in later is you need a letter from your university stating you still a valid student (attend lectures etc) and you may be required to provide a bank statement for their application.

The choice is all yours.

classichsy:
Oh ok. I will check it. What part of aussie are you. Did you get my PM

I am in NSW. Sorry i hardly use the email i registered on this website. If any thing please ask here. Many thanks.

penitential:
To all the KINDHEARTED fellow,
Cc westafrica and Co
Please am new to this thread and I really don't have much to go reading through all the previous threads.
I know it might be discouraging to bring us back, but please help a brother.
I graduated with a H.N.D in civil engineering in 2013, finished youth service in 2015 and started working in August 2015, please i want to do a post graduate diploma in civil engineering so as to enable me do my masters as well.
Please I will appreciate any/all informations that I could get as regard to
Schools with low tuition fees
The steps to take and the necessary documents needed
Will i need toefl or whatever for English proficiency? Thanks all.

You can browse or search for a school by following this url http://cricos.education.gov.au/
You can search for your course of choice and also know what the tuition fees is and who to contact.

Most schools now use agents in application processing. The agent assigned to you will inform you on what documents you need to submit.

Unfortunately most schools require you to score a certain band on you IELTS hence, you may be able to convince your school by providing them with supporting documents from your previous university stating English has been the medium of your study and may be garnish it with letter from your employer too.

Hopefully that works for you otherwise you may have to seat for ielts

I laughed after reading some comments. How on earth are we going to become a developed nation.

Those who are in power of authority are using it as a means of oppression.

There are heaps of hippy / hippies in America, Britain and Australia. They are treated fairly like everyother citizen. There lots of educated Nigerians but our orientation is still shallow for such reason we will continue to hit rock buttom.

Perform your duties as an immigration officer and leave religion out of work place.

classichsy:
Oh ok. If any of the conditions apply to the visa,what's the best means to go about it or change the visa status without traveling out of aussie.

Browse through the link i have sent to you, its all there

classichsy:
oh ok. does this comes with tourist visa most of the time?

Not really. It depends on your case officer, if they are in doubt your visa could be granted with that condition. Atimes it comes health, carer, and student visa (for those under sponsorship).

Check on your visa. It should be on condition(s) sector. Conditions may be; you cant stay more than 3months on each visit, you can't study, you can't work and no further stay.

Here is a link to check your visa online:
https://online.immi.gov.au/evo/firstParty?actionType=query

vtino13:
Hi everyone, please what are the possibilities of getting a direct employment in an Australian firm from Nigeria,

Are there jobs that don't require certificates over there in Australia,

How long does it take to process a work visa and what are some of the requirements.

Am new on this thread so I'll need some help here, thanks.

To secure a job from Nigeria you need to have wealth of experience under your belt and must have studied a course that is highly in demand. Eg Medicine, Engineering. If you are a fresh graduate in Engineering and have studied in a recognized university you may be qualified for a skilled recognized graduate visa.
Find out more: https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/476-

Visa processing is between 1-3 months. Check link below

https://www.border.gov.au/about/access-accountability/service-standards/temporary-work-visa-processing-times

Fruit picking does not require a cert. Hence, you need a valid working visa.

classichsy:
@Westafrican. Thanks for the info.You r highly appreciated. can you give more insight on what you meant by stay condition...
Are you in Aussie?

A 'No Further Stay' condition is a condition that prevents the visa holder from applying for many temporary and permanent visas while they are in Australia. 'No Further Stay' conditions include 8503,​ 8534 and 8535.
If one of these conditions has been imposed on your visa, you cannot apply for another visa (except a protection visa or a temporary visa of a specified kind, while you are in Australia).
When you depart Australia a 'No Further Stay' condition will not prevent you from applying for other visas.

For more reading click the url below:

https://www.border.gov.au/about/corporate/information/fact-sheets/52b-nfc

diggy4real:
I have asked them....they said as far as the school referred me to them that am paying no dime....I pray is really free ooo.

Majority of the schools in Aus hardly ask for processing/application fees except things have changed.
Even thou you are applying via an agent, you still not expected to pay since agents get commission from school on every sucessful applicant (a student who has been given admission and has paid part of their tuition/acceptance fees) from them.

BB2016:
@West African Thanks for your response. I am looking at opportunities to better ones life during and after studies, Citizenship and PR opportunities etc. In the end its all about improving the quality of life

Look there are ample opportunities in both countries. Personally I would prefer to live in US when it comes to business opprtunities and connecting back home. On the other hand I do prefer Aus when it comes to health care.

Am not saying there are no business opportunities in Aus it is just difficulty making profits when you compare with same business when done in the US.

If you decide to be a salaryman or wages-man, Aus is better than US.

If you are in search of PR after studies; I wont be able to speak for US (smattering knowledge) but for Aus you can be sure of having one in a year after your studies off course if you meet the requirements.

classichsy:
Ok Thank you. Can someone with tourist visa apply for it and how long does it take to get processesd

Yes you can apply for it if your visitors visa has no further stay condition on it. This link could be of help https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/189-

You can also assess yourself using this link

https://www.acacia-au.com/skilled-migration-points-test.php

The processing time is upto a year. Meanwhile, you will be given a bridging visa which will allow you remain in Australia until a decision is made on your application.

G'Luck

classichsy:
Hello house. What is PR

Permanent Residence or PR allows you to remain in a country indefinitely. In Australia you may have a few clauses to your PR if defaulted can lead to the cancellation.

BB2016:
Guys, just out of curiosity. A PhD in Australia or USA which do u think will be better and why? I am seriously confused now. @Bellong, @West African, and the other gurus in the house pls help with ur inputs

I mate your question is a little bit ambiguous. If you narrow it down or make it consice, you may get the answer you are after. In the meanwhile dive into the urls for more reading:

http://www.51ustudy.com.au/en/college-application/academic-difference/

https://thesiswhisperer.com/2012/03/02/five-life-saving-suggestions-for-international-phd-students/

Having said that, irrespective of what you are after USA exceeds AUS.

I was just wondering if anyone has had an exceeded expectation or wow factor from a Nigerian Embassy overseas cum abroad / Passport office at home.

I have had the opprtunity of visiting different embassies for visa purposes or to seek information and I can assure you that the treatment I received has been 100 folds better than how my embassies overseas or passport office do.

We Nigerians take our previledge of service as a position of authority. Forgetting our primary duty is to serve the people.

My question is, do we have a body that look into issues like this? If anyone has complained in the past, were your complaints heard and acted upon?

In Singapore, Japan, Malaysia and Australia I have lived in; there are separate bodies for certain complains and these bodies even thou operated by the government are there for the interest of the masses and not for the government or private organizations.

I had a New Zealand visa denied in 2012 on the ground I wont return to Australia after my visit. I appealed the decision until it got to the office of the immigration minister. Is that possible in Nigeria? Never!

For the past one week, I have not been able to contact Nigerian Embassy in Canberra. You can't even leave a message as the message box is full. They hardly reply your email. How would you expect one to travel 4-6hr by air and road to the embassy and what is the assurance your problem will be addressed?

The best Nigerian embassy I have dealt with is the one in Tokyo. They are helpful and efficient in every way. Is it because they have been influenced by the Japanese culture? It is very disheartening the way we are been treated by our own country men in office. Some Nigerians overseas are in search of Jobs but only minutiae make into the Embassy because locals have been given the jobs.

Pleass have your say if you have had a good or bad experience(s) with the Nigerian Embassy or Passport Offices and advice on how we can made our voices heard by the top authority.

foreverkind1:
Yeah bro.. I don't understand what u mean sir.. Is it that d Co will call me for interview and ask me what I have been doing since high school

It is possible you could be asked either by email or phone interview.

foreverkind1:
Thank you sir/ ma ..I will like to go for a bsc program ,although I have one here and am 24yrs..hope it won't cause any issh.. I plan on using SVP route.

Hopefully your case officer doesn't ask you what you were doing during the interim (between your graduating from high school and now).
Am not really sure what the fees for undergraduate program is.
Are you seeking a course that will lead you in securing PR at the end of your studies?

foreverkind1:
Please house is it possible to get study visa within 2weeks

Depends on your case officer and how busy they are. Usually it is 1 month processing time although some have been granted within 2-4days.
The trick to get it faster is provide all the needed documents so your case officer don't have to message you requesting for addition documents.

guadete:
Thanks bellong
I have a document from one of Nigerian construction company Industrial attachattachment also I have experience in site supervision(NYSC).

please I wanted to apply for network security at TAFE SA Adelaide but they said I must apply through an agent. am really scared of these education agent would want any advice on that.
thanks once again

Heaps of information about universities and who to contact can be found on this website http://cricos.education.gov.au

You need to consider location when choosing a school. Tuition fees may be cheap but how about finding job (s). If you are loaded then find school you can afford while focusing on your studies.

shoopsy:
Thanks . Will do some thorough research.. any unclear aspects will be brought to your notice.

Thanks once again.

Sorry forgot to include the link

http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/services/skilled-migration-wa/how-to-apply-for-state-nomination

shoopsy:
No I haven't. Is it a much easier method compared to the one discussed.? A link/material will be appreciated.

Thanks

Yes you have higher chances of getting your PR if you're nominated or sponsored by a state unless your fail health examination.

Here is a link to Western Australia nomination. You can search for nsw, victoria, South Australia, tasmania and queensland for their sponsoeship too.

shoopsy:
Thanks for your message bellong. I thought of that too but the issue of not having work experience is a fundamental reason why I think I might not be eligible for the PR thing if I apply with only my BSc and beside it takes months and even over a year without certainty. I know master is very expensive but according to what I researched and correct me if I'm wrong;

1. Masters automatically attracts 15 points for PR on skilled visa.
2. With masters degree, I stand the chance of being granted a post-work study that would give me some experience projected for future PR
3.I'm 29 years old and that is automatic 30 points
4. If could get Ielts of 8.0 each, thats 20 points .

If we add the points i'm already on 65 points which is 5 points more for the required 60 points. And even if I get 7.0 each on Ielts which is 10 points then I will have 55 points which leaves me with 5 points more to go and everything is minus work experience.

Please I stand to be corrected by anyone and kindly share anything you feel I missed.

Thank you.

Have you tried looking for state sponsorship?

shoopsy:
Hi,I have already enrolled for my masters of engineering at WSU Australia and presently awaiting their email for further progress.I have just one inquiry to make; I graduated in 2012 with BSc in Chemical Eng and completed a mandatory country service called NYSC in 2013. I couldn't secure a job in 2014 and in 2015, I own and run a registered freight forwarding company as a source of living. My question is can I include that in my GTE or visa application form that I own and run a freight forwarding company as an answer to the question of gap between or what I've been doing since 2014-present.?

A well explained answer will be appreciated.Thanks.

The answer is YES. They need to know what you were doing between that period. If you have supporting documents to that, it will help boost your chances.
In the meanwhile, why don't you apply for PR as suggested by bellong? Education is not cheap in Aus. If you have a purpose for wanting to study for masters, go for it otherwise you may want to consider PR first and study later as it will be cheaper that way.
Again australia need engineers and i have a hand full of friends who migrated here via that root.