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Stanleyelege:
hi guys,

I thank everyone who have been contributing here .

Pls i have a question.

Am a sponsored student as my uncle is sponsoring my education. At this juncture, i intend including my wife to my application as my dependant.

Can ones uncle sponsor a married nephew and his wife.

My friends over there are suggesting i come with my wife.

Is it advisable ??

Regards...

What visa category are you lodging your application for?
For SVP (streamline) you won't need to show a bank statement on submition but if your case officer does request, it's alright for your uncle to stand in as your sponsor.
It's also advisable you apply by yourself first and bring in your family after a month or two. And yes your uncle can stand as her sponsor too (He must be loaded thou).

Goodluck

Sammybbb:
Please House What's The Best Way To Package Food Stuff Down To Australia....I Intend To Carry Tapioca,Bread Fruit(ukwa),Dried Fish And Melon Seed(Egusi)

You may bring in as much food as you can but MAKE SURE you don't bring in seeds of any kind i.e. unblended egusi and endeavor to DECLARE it on your incoming passenger card. Infact check any question you don't understand as yes and make sure you pack your bag yourself. If asked by border protection, say you are not sure of the question that was why you ticked YES. You may be delayed but it is worth it at the end.

As long as you declare, you will not be fined but whatever food that is not allowed will be confisticated.
You may not be able to get those food you enjoy eating here so therefore its worth the try.

Guidiance

Am not sure about getting certified by Engineers Australia. I have a mate who came in on a subclass 476, did an NBN course and now works as a design emgineer with a company here.

You may want to contact Engineers Australia on:

Engineering House
11 National Circuit
Barton ACT 2600
Australia

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm AEDST
Phone: +61 2 6270 6555
Toll Free: 1300 653 113
Fax: +61 2 6273 1488

Am pretty sure they will be willing to educate you more.

Between, try to get a job related to your field of study as your company will be able to sponsor you for further work visa unless you choose to apply for your PR before your visa elapsed.


quote author=Dfavouredone post=45923102]

Thanks for your insight.

Just another quick question.

Must i get an assessment from EA (Engineers Australia) before been employed as an engineer?

And if I an assessed by EA under mechanical engineer occupation, can i work as engineer in other engineering discipline; say project engineer or maintenance engineer.[/quote]

www.seek.com.au
Sydney, Melbourne or Northern Territory if you can stand the heat in summer.
You should be fine finding a job in your field as long as you have years of experience under your belt. Meanwhile do not fail to include your visa grant number and date you intend to arrive Australia in your resume.

Dfavouredone:
Hello, pls i am coming to australia but looking ways to settle down quickly and get a job ASAP.

I have an 18 months working visa, Skilled graduate migration visa (subclass 476). I hope to get a professional job but won't mind a casual job for a start to keep me going first. I am a mechanical engineer by training.

Please, advice the best city to come to and how to settle in quickly. Ultimately, I look forward to applying for PR during my stay. Thanks.

Bambizzle4k4556:
Please I sent you a mail abi message. Need to ask a lot. Epp me.lol

This site is built such that a recipient has to accept u before ur msg can be delivered to them.
I have accepted so u can re-forward ur msg. Cheers

adim02:
Thanks but no friends over there.

https://flatmates.com.au/2304/mayfield

I hope that helps

Cottyekundayo:
Bros, how much be your Etihad flight?

Do you own a credit or debit card? Log in to

http://www.skyscanner.com.au/transport/flights/los/syd/160521/airfares-from-lagos-to-sydney-kingsford-smith-in-may-2016.html?adult=1&rtn=no&utm_source=farecompare&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=au-flights&lang=en#results

You can get a flight of N260k thou it depends on your traveling date.

Goodluck.

Solitin40:
Oga sir please share more light to this for Pple not coming to Australia this July and for pple not heading to new south Wales
Survival skills in Aus. (How to make some side pocket money)

Bro calm down. I have shared a lot of information here.

timikenzo2:
I am in oooo,Send a pm.

Pm sent. Kindly include ur number when replying. Tnx

Anyone with a current Aus visa and is heading towards Newcastle or Sydney? I will need you to help a brother with a police clearance (report) and to bring it with you while coming here.

Your reward will be of course repayment for the police report fees incured.

Pick up from airport upon arrival (any day/time of arrival)

One week of accommodation in Newcastle area (only one week)

Survival skills in Aus. (How to make some side pocket money)

Please no time wasters.

And i will only reply to the person willing to help. It's a give and take.

ENGRJCJ:
etihad

Are you on a tourist visa? Why would they require you to have a thousand k dollars before boarding? Do they expect you to spend it in the AiR?
I really don't understand why they expect you to have fund on you when no b say dem be immiga (immigration).
Show them the $300 you have and tell them you intend to withdraw money for your living expenses while in Aus. I have failed to understand why everthing in naija is done awkwardly and backwardly (if that vocab is in d dictionary).
Jah help us.

Hi everyone. I was just wondering if there are any direct primary cum secondary school employers here?

I reside in Australia and posses a BSc, MSc in Multimedia Technology and Information Technology respectively. I will be returning home for 2-3months and was thinking of organizing a seminar / workshop for educators in schools that will be interested in my service.

The theme of the seminar will "Implementing ICTs in Classrooms" [/b]It will focus on helping educators see the huge split between digital natives vs digital immigrants. In addition to that they will learn how to effectively implement technology in there curricula.

The [b]paramount benefit here is:
Both educators and students will enjoy teaching and learning respectively.

In the workshop, I will teach you some Microsoft Office softwares (MS Word, Powerpoint, advance Excel), show you some exciting ways of engage your students in class, give you websites that will make your teaching life easier and enjoyable.

Sorry I won't be able to mention everything here. But if your school is interested, I will be happy to send you a proposal and fees quotation.

Send me a private message and I will further furnish you with my contacts.

ICTS - INFORMATION and COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY(GIES)

nellyalph:
Goodevening all, I just got to know about this thread. The pages are too many to read and I learnt there is a part 1 of the thread..
Pls well meaning Nigerians and in diaspora, I want to know the government/public schools that are good in nursing program(bsc). I was going for US and UK but someone I adviced that I should look into Australia.

I will be most grateful and I will be asking a lot of questions too *winks*

You can't get it wrong with this website:

http://cricos.education.gov.au/
Any university or college not registered with Cricos code will not be accepted by the immigration.
From that website you can find schools by state (click on the state you want to study in)
You can search by course
Or
You can browse schools alphabetical.

ENGRJCJ:
thanks bro. I will leave it till I get to Australia

Brother na just $20. Buy am if you like. To save yourself any further talking in case anything arise

ENGRJCJ:
the insurance u said I should buy from those stores you mentioned , must I buy it before I arrive or after I arrive Australia.. thanks in anticipation

You don't have to buy it before you leave, but if you want to, you can follow this steps:

https://www.nib.com.au/overseas-students?gclid=CjwKEAjw9OG4BRDJzY3jrMng4iQSJABddor1ykY5mqcgkz5PevRcFbiQWOsy1gmxL6XE0zGcEU-dthoCCCDw_wcB

Scroll down and click on (Get your price)

Enter START date and END date i.e (3rd MAY 2016 - 17th May 2016). That will amount to about $20

Enter you Personal information.

Get your insurance via email.

Print and carry with you.


NIB is one of if not the cheapest insurer/insurance in Australia.

ENGRJCJ:
thanks bro, let me go book my flight jo.. I appreciate a lot, must I buy dollars here or can I make withdrawal with my Mastercard...pls clear me more.

Its best you buy dollar from 9ja. Your Nigerian bank charges you for using the master/visa card and the Australian Bank ATM charges you extra $2-$3.

The cheapest way of-course is bringing your $$$ from 9ja, hence you can't have more than $10,000 on you. And must declare on your form upon arrival at the airport (Immi & Boarder Protection)

For safety reasons, you may want to consider withdrawing when you are here. (Just consider the charges if it pays you).

mrAya:
Please can you help me with any contact number?

Thank you

Unfortunately, you won't be able to ring Australia Immi & Boarder protection from outside the country. If you have friends or family members, you can ask them to help you out. Here's the number to call Call us on 133 177 inside Australia



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ENGRJCJ:
thanks bro and I was even wasting my time here in Nigeria.. Pls those stores, are they located in Australia?

Yes they are here in Australia.

mrAya:
Gurus in the house. I need your advise. I got my grant to study two months ago but I couldn't travel because my wife gave birth with some few complications. I had to be with the family (for a year) and support her because of the complications. I informed the school about the situation and they said I cannot defer the research scholarship for a year - I will have to reapply for scholarship if I want to come next year.
I have agree so my COE has been cancelled. I have also informed my case officer about the situation but have not received any feedback from her. Do I have to reapply for study visa if I want to go next year? my study visa is still valid for two and a half years. I need your advise gurus

Regards

Aya

If your COE has been cancelled means you are no longer a student even if you have a current visa.
Your school may have informed the immigration about it and it will be in there system. Traveling to Australia without sorting things out will be at your own detrimental risk.
My little advice will be, reapply for a new COE and submit a fresh application for visa. Include some paper work from the birth of your child the complications around it , letter from your doctor and some photos while lodging a new application.
It wont be long before you are granted.

Boladam45:
Hello gurus in the house, please I want to find out how possible it is to change from msc to bsc and if there is any immigration issue.
I am thinking of changing from msc to bsc when I get to Aussie.
I need you assistance on this my matter.
Cheers.

Yes it is possible. I know a friend who had it done at Newie Uni.
You need to provide a compelling reason for your uni to consider.
Let your sponsor write a letter stating that they want you to get a bsc bcause (the field is lucrative and you will benefit yourself and your community when you return home).
Immigration believes your school must have screened you before granting you a new coe for bsc.
The possibility would have been almost impossible if you changing to a different uni after you arrive or changing to a Tafe or college.

ENGRJCJ:
Hello brethren, please my insurance start date is 20th, please can I enter Oz on 5th coz I have tried to contact my insurance company to change my start date but they are not replying my mail. If not, must I wait till its 20th before I travel

No bro. Immigration doesnt really check that. A friend entered a month before his insurance commenced. Don't let that worry you. Just say you want to settle in before school resume. You can always buy a $2 per day insurance card from coles, woolworths or some stores.

ENGRJCJ:
submit soa coz its very important

There is no need submitting statement of account unless you are ask by your CO to submit one.

Print out a checklist form and tick the question box that ask if you have sufficient fund for our studies. Most times we complicate things for ourselves. They may find fault in ur bank statement. E.i. limited fund, money lodgement, too much money where did u get it from , false bank statement etc.

Undergraduate/ postgraduate applicants are considered as streamline applicants irrespective of your nationality. If you are applying to tafe or a diploma course you need bankstatement and your chances of landing yourself a visa is slim. Except your diploma has a pathway to a degree course.

Goodluck.

zuriel2016:
Hello I was wondering if Pretoria usually send acknowledgement for receipt of applications?

I submitted at TLS , received acknowledgement that it is being transferred to Pretoria, but I am yet to receive an acknowledgement from Pretoria, its been about 3 weeks now. svp masters by research

As far as i know, you only get acknowledgement if you applied online. Otherwise you may have to exercise patience until your case officer either request for an additional document(s) or grant you a visa.
The processing time for a student visa is one (1) month.

Stanleyelege:
Hello house , I was yesterday offered admission into Charles Sturt university for a PGD programme. The school not fully satisfied with my documents wrote this "
Dear Partner
Congratulations! I am pleased to advise that your application has been successful. Please find the CONDITIONAL OFFER document attached for your review and acceptance.

Kindly note the following:
-Student mentioned on Student Financial form that he will be partial self funded. In this case, provide the financial documents.
-The financial documents from sponsor are too blur, please provide clearer copies. Please note that funds need to stay in account for a minimum of 3 months in order to be accepted. Please also provide relationship proof between sponsor and student.
-Please provide a detailed SOP.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Now, the agent made me understand that the school fees was 17,000 aud but while studying the admission offer, I discovered it was 26,000aud.
Secondly, I remb to have thicked the column that I will be partially sponsored even when the agent nd I know I was using an uncle's bank statement. I expected her to have gone through my forms to correct such errors. This would ve impeded the current demand for my own financial details as I ve already indicated my uncle as a sponsor.

3) The financial documents from sponsor re too blur so they need clearer copies.

4) The sponsor doesn't bear same last name as myself so they said they need proof of relationship.
My sponsor's account holds only 5 million which period of stay isn't upto 1 month even, so they re saying the funds needs to stay in the account for 3 months in order to be accepted.
This statement of account issue really gave me real trouble Cus I kept meeting Frnds whom I thought would ve atleast 5m as their bank balance but that wasn't the case as I ended up transfering 2million to the account of my sponsor just to see that he releases his statement of account to me.

With the school fees no longer 17,000 aud but now 26k aud, does it mean my bank balance will increase?

Will I ve to convince my sponsor to leave the Money in his account for another 3 months before applying for visa?

How best do I proof that I ve relationship tie with my sponsor?

Can I get any affordable univ with tuition fee within 17k aud- 20k aud for a PGD programme.

Pls advise me.

Regards

You can't get it wrong with this website:
http://cricos.education.gov.au/
Any university or college not registered with Cricos code will not be accepted by the immigration.
From that website you can find schools by state (click on the state you want to study in)
You can search by course
Or
You can browse schools alphabetical.

izykvision0:
Y not utilize d power of e-commerce, than going thru all that trouble!

Gees for 8 years, I studied worked and travelled around Singapore malaysia Thailand Laos Vietnam china japan. I derive joyful in traveling. While exploring the beauty, culture, food and meeting people in the country i visit i cease the opportunity to do my shopping. Does that make sense?

Uniqlo is a Japanese company and they sell less cheaper than their sister company in Australia. In Akihabara, Japan, electronics are sold cheap unlike in Australia.

Most of the best running and office shoes are made in Vietnam and cost abou $60-$100 while in australia same shoes and quality cost $150- $300. In quanzhou, china nice T-shirt are sold for $5-$10 while even lesser quality ones are sold for $30-$60.
I hope that explains while it makes sense to buy while one is on a trip.

Solitin40:
Oga how d u do ur shopping in Asia when you are in Aussie please explain for newbies

Find country you wan travel to. Apply for the visa. Same way you dey apply for your Aus student visa from 9ja.
Difference be say e dey easier to get from here.

worldraid:
Are you in Newcastle?

Hunter Valley surrounding.

Raymondeji:
Hi house, I need your advice. I have paid my tuition and collected my COE, but because of money, I was planning to leave my wife behind till I can send an invite for her. But now I changed my mind and I wish to pay her OSHC insurance to enable her process the visa with me. Pls kindly advice me on how to go about it? Do I have to send the money then ask them to update my COE? Advice needed ASAP pls

I believe you do have to change your coe. Why don't you ring your school to find out what their process is?
Between there is more sucess rate when you apply yourself and bring in your wife after than you two processing same time.
If any issue arise with medicals the both of you will be delayed.
Just my thoughts

adim02:
Thanks shall just forget those agents ok.Am travelling on 14th while school resume on 16th cos my health insurance will start on that 16th. still be in contact with you.good luck to you.

Its usually advisable you leave a week or two ealier to settle in before school commences. Sort ur accommodation, familiarize urself with public transport if u do b needing it.
Securing accommodation isn't easy except school is providing you one. Even with your money, agent will still knock you back.

You can come in a month (if you like) before school commences, immigration doesn't really look at that. If they ask just saw you want to settle in before resumption date. Worse scenario na to buy $50 two weeks health cover.

Solitin40:
don't argue with me when i wanted to pick Newcastle i was told that dey may ask or not Whc i was later sent an email to provide it

note i am going for UnderG not post graduate
if u need evidence i can forward u the mail
and IS this not one of ur posts

copied*****
Please my E family member i need your advice.i secured admission university of Newcastle be pfl agent told that she wont to see my statement of account or my parent and not of my cousin.She said i should not pay my deposit to the school account pending when i send my account or that of my parent.please house should i go ahead to make the deposit cos i have the admission offer with me send directly from the school before she forwarded the admission after two days.I need advice from the house.

I doesn't really matter if they ask you for a bank statement or not. You have already filled the acceptance form and have checked the question that ask if you can support your studies here which in fact makes it a legal document.
When you no pay your tuition fees na then (Newie Uni lawyer go play you the music of d dead) wey go lead u to local court of d hands of immiga (immigration).

[quote author=Blitzenkreig66 post=44726162][/quote]If you are flying a particular airline from Naija to Aus, i would suggest you bring your cloths and pay for over luggage. Good cloths here are expensive and the less expensive ones are less quality.
I do most of my shopping in Asia countries (China, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand) and only buy when they have sales here in Aus. Even the sales na d normal price for asia countries.

Witchery, h & m, uniqlo, Ron Bennett, croft, and Florsheim have some unbelievable sales for clothing and shoes respectively. Myer and David Jones just carry name for head. Anyhow, if you are loaded just come here and buy your clothings.

Meanwhile, those in Aus are you ceasing the opportunity of buying from Dick Smith? 80% close down sales O'boy eh!