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Vincentosa:
Said it's not easy but that people are surviving it. He said and I quote: "There is never a better time to do great things, nor is there anytime taking risk would be easier but it's solely on the person." He added that I know what I want them I should go for it. As for him, he's willing to render me all housing assistance for the rest of my study period till am strong enough to stand on my own he said.....









The immigration law stipulate you work 20hrs/Fortnight during school section and unlimited hours during your holiday. Am unsure on what visa brought your brother to Australia and how he managed to survive. Having said that, alot of students over work to cover tuition and living expenses which the immigration and school are well aware of.
It becomes a problem when you fail to enrol in a Semester/Trimester without a proper leave of absence from your Uni or you defer numerous times, immigration may want you to give them a compassionate or compelling reason(s) why your visa shouldn't be cancelled.

Ask your brother how foreign students are thriving in Sydney[color=#006600][/color]

Vincentosa:
I got a 25% Tuition fee scholarship to study master of professional Engineering - Cyber Security, at the university of technology Sydney. I received both the scholarship and admission offer some days ago. I have been given till November 3oth 2019 to make a deposit of $AUD 14,820 and that the 25% will be paid into my student account after census date.
My agent was very nice in the pursuit of my admission. Now, I don't know how to raise this money. Although I have access to loan from my workplace with minimum interest rate taking upfront. I also have a brother in Sydney who is willing to accommodate me for the entire study period.
Please my question is: "is it possible to work while studying to be able to pay school fees?" I learnt they only allowed master's students (coursework) 20hrs per fortnight.
What's your advice for me my friends. Please I need your candid advice on how to go. Thanks�

ugsams:
I will love to visit Queenstown some day, I always look forward to a day I will. I had suggested to some of my mates here for us to go on a road trip but they don't like driving long distance and the ones that are keen on doing the road trip doesn't have the time to. If not that I missed out on your offer, maybe I would have been able to join you on the road trip and tick that bucket list.

Exodus14:
Good evening fams..please I need an advice, is it possible to use my church SOA? Thank you

Exodus14:
Good evening fams..please I need an advice, is it possible to use my church SOA? Thank you

ugsams:
No worries bro, I understand the post has been a while. As for my plans nothing specific at the moment...

ugsams:
I will be in Christchurch from 2nd to 4th of August. Does your itinerary include Christchurch?

joycie24:
Hello gurus in the house, Pls i need your candid advice on this issue. I am a phd student in Australia and i started my course some few months back. I am married but came alone without my husband with the hope of putting up a subsequent entrant visa as soon as i am settled. However, when I came here I got to know that its not easy as i tot. I got to know of some people (basically Indians) that have put up this same visa and those getting grants at the moment applied late august 2018 while refusal rate is about less say 20-30%. Anyway I approached a very reliable agent here in australia that has high success rate and asked him if i can put up a subsequent entrant for my spouse and his advice was: I might end up waiting for up to 6,7,8 months or even 1year. He advice i put up a visitor visa that if after they lodge it for me and he is granted that they will put up subsequent entrant here if he does not have no further stay condition . That he will be on a bridging visa here in Aussie until the outcome of his subsequent entrant. Tho he also made me to understand that he cant work while on visitor and bridging visa.


My question to the house pls: do you know of anyone that has gone through similar route?
Is the processing time for subsequent entrant different for different countries lets say india or nigeria
Im sorry for the long epistle

Imadeosarodion:
Some one said it will be hard for me to get a grant if i start all over again from 100 level because i already got hnd

Imadeosarodion:
Please gurus i just got a conditional offer letter from uni adelaide, i applied for a credit transfer because i already got hnd in mechanical engineering in 2016 but instead they gave me admissions that i am to start again from year one, should i accept the offer? What are my chances of getting a grant if i should start again from year one because i already had one Australia work visa denial.

Please house i need your advice please

sammyuche:
Please guys help a brother. I'm a post nysc doctor who just completed service. Other than the usual plab route for doctors please what other means can I use to get a visa with my degree. Is it possible doing a masters course that will help me obtain PR plus get work..... Can I travel an go for a certificate iv in disability straight up? Do it and possibly get a job? I really don't know how these things work pls help. A The aim for me is to be able to start up with something where I can get good money from not even necessarily the whole plab thing. Once the finance is ok then I can consider that later. But please help a brother with info

Roadtoaustralia:
I am currently studying masters in Australia, I got another admission for PhD which I have accepted, I am about to apply for visa. My mum fixed account is 15m, my husband fixed account is 3m and his running account is 1.5m. the total amount to apply is 30kAud around 7.5m. my questions are.

Unfortunately in most cases do they ask for SOA when you're about to renew your visa onshore. Even more when your dependents have been denied visa in the past.

First you need to address why partner and sons visas were refused. Then back up with other supporting documents. If unsure, used a MARA agent. Otherwise the denial will continue.


1. Can we use those fixed account as proof of funds
Yes you can use the aforementioned as your sponsors. Not too sure if the funds would be sufficient for the whole applicants. Off course there is no harm in trials thou.

2. What doc or letter do we need to add
Documents you provided for your masters application. Then get all the medicals, biometrics, police clearance, polio if necessary for your hubby and son.

Note I want to apply with my son and my husband which is currently working in Nigeria

3. Then we have a landed property of 3.5m
That can be sold within weeks. Not too sure if that will be considered much as a tie back home it's worth throwing in thou.


4. They refused son and husband in dec for dependant visa
It's best you use a MARA lawyer if you can afford one if not throw in your application and confront your God in prayers.


Plus, I will need more info from anybody currently living in Tasmania. Moving to Tasmania soon.

What would you like to know about Taz? Can ask a friend there if I don't have first hand info for you.

I will appreciate anybody that have gone through this process to also contribute

emenik08:
Please help a brother with this Visa application of a thing.

I want to book my medicals and biometrics together so that I don't get to go to Lagos twice. However, the interface of immi account is a bit confusing.

Click on the link below if you have already created an online Immi account:

https://online.immi.gov.au/lusc/login


Click on the link before to create and register your details. Make sure their are no errors when registering as it may lead you to putting in more paperwork.

https://online.immi.gov.au/lusc/register


I read online that to get a hap ID, I have to click on create new application and then select health. Please is this the normal thing? I didn't see where to upload anything although I don't know if it comes after submission.

This link will guide you on step by step to generate a HAP ID

https://www.am22tech.com/generate-hap-id-for-medical-before-submitting-visa-application/


For biometrics, I don't know how to book for that one. Then what is FRONT LOADING? Some folks have used it here severally but I don't really understand and would like to know how to do it

You need to book through the approved health physician either in Lagos or Abuja.

Front loading means you submit all your documents before the case officer ask you to do so. It helps in facilitating your visa application.

The medical staff / medical professional who carried out your health examination uploads your result to the immigration via the link below. You also have access to that link thou not the results.

https://www.emedical.immi.gov.au/eMedUI/eMedicalClient


Please help oooo before I make a mistake.
Thanks

hurricanesgrace:
good evening my people,
please does anybody knows any school i can apply to that does not require for me to write the IELTS or the toefl
thanks

akinke:
I do not support this. They know, but it's a truth they don't want to hear from you.

You are definitely going to show 7,300 AUD thereabout if she is following you. In my opinion the evidence of support is the financial statement. Mention that whichever of your parents who has tendered their statement will support your partners stay financially. E.g. My father has agreed to sponsor Rendy, with his financial statement reflecting this. This is the common tradition.

You do be contradicting yourself by showing a SOA of $7,300 and claiming to be supporting your partner.

Just because you say your wife will be picking up a job doesn't warrant a visa denial. There is a provision for applicant and dependent to pick up jobs while studying. The question doesn't ask how you intend to fund your studies?

There are lots of things a person is assessed on for a visa to be given or denied. Australia wants people who will help improve their economy and they know majority of students from Africa do not fall in their category. You don't assess a potential brilliant hard-working person just because of their financial status and present unfavorable location. Lots of Nigerians and Africans have proven that and the immigration has the records. So why lie about your spouse picking up job while in Australia when they are allowed to?

Money made here is spent here and also contributes to nation building.

I always encourage applicants not to throw in SOA until you are asked to do so by their CO.




International student is an industry. They want you to bring your foreign earned money to their country. If you let them think you ll make money from their economy, it defies their whole plan.

Valentina31:
Please there is this gte question that asked if the spouse would be traveling with the wife as. Dependednt on student visa and how does she intend to support her Stay .
When asked how the spouse intends to support herself during his stay
What's the best reply

uchman:
House how can someone secure Australia business, Visiting or tourist visa?
I will love to come over and purchase Automobile parts.

WestAfrican and Co please answer

Joan011:
Let me add to what solitin40 said, it's best you take pictures of the house from all angles to avoid whatever problems that might crop up when you want to leave as some landlords can say you damaged some parts of the house when you didn't those pictures can come in handy.

Solitin40:
A rental bond is a security deposit paid at the start of the tenancy.

If the property manager/owner takes a bond, they must give the tenant a receipt and lodge it with the RTA within 10 days. It is an offence not to do so.

A rental bond is lodged with the RTA online, or by post, using a Bond lodgement (Form 2).

The bond is paid back to the tenant when the property is vacated, provided no money is owed for rent, damages or other costs.

bankole43:
Hello everyone , I intend to apply for an admission and I was told by the principal partner of the university representative that I won’t be needing bank statment for the visa application and he had a student who recently went to Aus not quite long (which I confirmed ) without bank statement for visa application. Although the guy paid the whole semester fees in Nigeria before he applied for visa .. so the university representative told me to pay the semester fees to the school as well and I won’t be needing bank statement.. how true is this info please ?

Solitin40:
Yes bro I want to visit you

edkai:
Thanks so much for your response. It is highly appreciated. I have some specific questions to ask:

1. How much would you advise one to come with to Australia in order to cater for expenses for the first few months before getting a job. (Note the person intends to lead a very humble life style in terms of spending)

Its always good to have a fee that will cover at least your first and second semester / trimester, that way you don't have to worry much on paying your tuition fees and school chasing you with DEBT COLLECTORS.

You also want to have enough money for accommodation and feeding for at least 3-4months.
Check the cost of rentals here: https://www.domain.com.au/

Depending on where you decide to live you may need to have a car for easy transportation. You may be able to manage with train, bus, taxi services when you live in bigger cities like Sydney and Melboure, Brisbane. Some jobs too require you to have your personal car

2. What is the probability of getting a job within the first month of arriving in Australia (Blue collar jobs) and what type of blue collar jobs pay best
Australia believe in certificates. You need to have a certificate before you can serve BEER in a bar, you need one to become a Truck, bus driver, etc

For construction jobs, you need a white-card or blue-card depending on what they call it in the state you will be going to. Those certificate could span between 2days to 6months. I will advise you get a white card for a quick job as there are plenty of construction happening in Sydney and Melbourne i know well about. Register yourself with Work Agencies around your city and you will be called for jobs

3. What are the things one needs to know and do in order to quickly secure a job?

You need your own car,
You need to do a certificate while you are in Aus
You need to register yourself with as many work agencies as possible
Its advisable to get have a skill from Nigeria before arriving here i.e Tiling and Painting/interior decoration, Mechanic / Panel beating


4. Is there anything pertinent you think one should do here in Nigeria before coming to Australia as a student in order to get off to a not to difficult start on arrival?(E.g like learning a skill, learning to drive e.t.c)

Tiling
Painting/interior decoration,
Mechanic / Panel beating
Carpentry
Air Condition repairs

Funny enough, the aforementioned skills can land you PR in Aus

Have a read on more other skills from immigration website

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list




I look forward to you responses. Thanks a bunch...

Spygadgets19:
what are the price ranges of accommodation in Australia?

Mma24:
Please guys am confused, I just go 50% scholarship from Western Sydney University for Master if Professional Accounting. What are my chances of getting visa

Hi there, Sydney is getting congested and the govt is looking for avenues to decongest the city. That doesn't make you will get an automatic denial on your visa, is just me educating you and what's happening here at the moment.

There is no express visa processing for your course or degree, it will be looked into just like every other application.


and PR over there.

Accounting is one profession that make it on the list every now and then. I know a couple of people who applied via state nomination eg Regional NSW Armidale, Tasmania and Northern territory.

Assuming your first degree was in accounting, you will still need to score at least ielts band 7 to stand a chance for state nomination.

Ojasope1:
Thanks your response, what documents will he need to apply for a visit visa to Australia

Leave letter from employer or letter from head of department stating he's a student and will be on holidays at the time of travel

Invitation letter from her or better still her family

Work / student Identity card

Bank statement

Flight itinerary

Travel insurance

Police clearance certificate

Landed property recommend

Photocopy pages of previous visas on his passport

Yellow fever

Create immi account online, apply, upload documents, go for boimetric and health examination.

Pray to your good.



They are both not financially bouyant so I dont think the school route is an option for them.

All good.

Joan011:
Hello to my Aussie Fam.
I want to say a big congratulations to those who have gotten visa and are already in Australia.
Please educate the newbies in the dark on what to expect when they get there......

[b]Some of the questions here are not related to me, but I can give youse some insight. [/i]
[/b]

What flight did you use and how was the experience?

Share your port of entry stories.

Where did you sleep for the first few days, how much did you pay ?

Some schools provide accommodation for student, thou it can be expensive but its usually good for a start for a few weeks if you run out of options.

Backpackers, they cost between $20-$35. Gets cheaper if you book longer, you need to ask for that in some cases

Some use shared accommodation like: https://flatmates.com.au or Gumtree. Be careful when booking this kinda accommodation. If possible report yourself to the police station so they know where you are staying. I do that when I travel to places I am new and not sure about

You can also ask friends on Nairaland who live in Aus to squat you for a while and make sure you leave according to your agreement with them[i]

What job(s) have you gotten to sustain yourself ?

Its usually hard to find a White-collar job on student visa.

There are plenty of blue-collar jobs or menial jobs out there. You just need to humble yourself and strive to find your way up. [/i]


Are you on scholarship(s) if yes tell us about it

Your school experiences .

They basically make you teach yourself. Meaning you have to research and research all the time

Your lecturers are they as a guide.

You can take some study leaves if you feel stressed

Lots of group assignment / projects which in turn means lots of brain storming. [i]


The cultural shocks you experienced while there.

Equality for all.

They eat / drink all the time

Men cook the barbie/ BBQ

Some women work while their husbands stay at home

They try to shorten every word.

They complain alot.

I can go on and on and on
[i][/i]

So please guys let us make this thread lively and a place where we can learn stuff.

Ojasope1:
Good day everyone, I want to enquire for a friend. His Australian girlfriend wants him to come over for marriage, though the girlfriend is willing to come to Nigeria first for a visit.

1. What category of visa do you think he would need to visit Australia

He would need a visitor's visa to come to Australia.

2. What do you think it's best, should the marriage take place here in Nigeria or Australia.

If he is able to make it to Australia on a visitor visa then its best to have the marriage done in Aus, if not then 9ja.
The advantage of having the Marriage done here is that he gets to stay on a bridging visa after he has applied for his spouse visa. Hopefully his visitors visa doesn't come with a No Further Stay condition. Then he won't be able to apply for a spouse visa while in Aus.


3.Can he apply for Partner visa while on tourist stream visa in Australia if the marriage is held here in Nigeria.

Yes he can only if he doesn't have the No Further Stay Condition on his visitors visa. You may want to read more on that

4. What documents would he need to apply for the visa.

What visa?

5.With the conditions stated above, what other options do you suggest?

Are they financially buoyant? They can try a study visa and then change to spouse visa.
Reason is because processing times has changed. It take about 3-5years for a decision to be made. Lots of background checks.

I look forward to your response seniors in the house.

fnep2smooth:
Living and growing up in Nigeria has been so tough on me.... I try my best to learn some skills because of my passion for innovation and technology. Currently I have some issue in school
after graduating since 2017 concerning school payment (School fee and department fee , which runs into hundreds of thousand due to family problem and no job to do to help me clear myself.
During my time in school I learn skills like building website (frontend and backend from scratch), I also learn graphic and motion picture. Most of the job interview I go always drop me because I don't have nysc certificate. Am 28 years now and I don't want to keep doing job that don't pay up to 20k a month and I will still transport and feed.

Please I will like to know if there are any chances outside Nigeria..... Somewhere I can really use my skills, even if I have to start afresh in any school that is into these skills I have.

Please help me... Recommend any country and tell me how to start and what I need. And if you think I still have a chance here please tell me what to do. I stay in ABUJA. Thanks

Joan011:
Popcorn.

Welcome to the house! Please share your knowledge about life in Aussie.

Joan011:
Carry mine follow body.

CC WestAfrican