Hi guys

Students are sending me their SOP to review for them and I must say most are not good enough while few are fantastic. SOPs are very important and it shouldn't be more than 2 Max In order not to bother the case officer handling 100s of applications.

You don't have to keep repeating you will come back to your country after my studies in all the paragraph. They know most students don't go back and they know the wage and salary payable in our countries and it is hard for someone to pay that amount to study abroad and return to their country and be earning 200k monthly when you can earn 10k dollars in oz.

In your interest, you SOP should be more of your experience, knowledge, motivation, achievements, future plans. Sell yourself like we do in job interviews.

It is crazy waiting for so long to know the outcome of visa applications.

Please if you truly intend to study abroad. Australia is far better in terms of quality of education, standard of living and other stuffs we look forward to go going abroad.

If you have submitted and still waiting, please be patient a little, where you are going is nearer than where you are coming from.

Australia is far better and there are lots of opportunities here. The minimum wage you get here is around $20 as casual while in Canada they pay like $12 and USA pay like $10.

If you intend to apply for visa, it is better you give at least three month before school resumes to apply for your visa to forestall delays.

Just be patient, believe me it is worth it and there are lots of Chinese, Indians and other Asians here because they enlighten themselves and encourage others to come and chop the life.

We should also research information ourselves before we starting asking questions that have been answered one too many times already.

Yes most students are working to pay tuition here, it is possible.

By God's grace, it will be joy for all of us.

StarBj:
Thank You @solintin... The sponsor is my mother.. Also, can I use different sponsors for admission and Visa application?.. Is there any connectivity between them??

I was told the funds in my mother's account is not sufficient for visa application

The sponsor is your mother is very good

The bank statement that shows the 5m, what is the three month history like ? Did she just deposit the 5m ? Or she has been maintaining the balance since the last three month ?

It will be better if you change the USD to naira to boost the balance to 9m. With 9m you can use her for both school and visa.

Also the source of her income and evidences important.

It is better you make your application simple and straightforward for the case officer

blueprint2015:



congrats zeemo, i would like to make a loads on inquiry i don't even know where to start from.. i am waiting for my offer letter.. i plan to do a premasters programme before commencing with the masters programme the study gap is my problem i completed my HNd in 2012

Study gap is not issue if you have proof of work experience during that period.

Also, please choose courses that are related to your previous education and work experience.

Australia is still nice a little to issue visas to PGD courses unlike Canada. Make sure you explain your educational plans and reasons for choosing PGD instead of the master in your sop.

It is advisable you go through the thread from beginning and learn from different experiences of other applicants.

We should understand that there are lots of checks to be done and it is damn difficult to verify documents issued by most Nigerian authorities.

I believe these guys are still fair and when compared to other countries especially Canada and the rest.

Most time they are always very patient to process the applications thoroughly before they make their decision and most times their decisions are just because they do want people to come here genuinely.

Calling and calling then does little help untill your resumption is close and most times the person that answer their calls will only tell you he will notify the case officers of your inquiry only if your resumption is close.

Generally, getting visas are becoming tough for nigerian and the best is to prepare a very good application that makes sense with adequate documents, apply in advance and wait. It is worth it.

Very soon, more grants should start coming for Feb intakes by God's grace.

uckennety:



Firstly it's affordable
Secondly i seriously want to learn the course and perfect it because mostly nigerians go there with master's and leave classes making their academic career to suffer
Thirdly it will help me understand Australia better!
Finally my b..sc is low so i want to use it to boast it before go for masters!

All the reasons are justified for visa purpose, unfortunately your chances of getting grant is low because of GTE and high immigration risk of Nigerians.

But my advise for you

1) you should defend the gaps in your education if you won't present your bachelor

2) if you present the bachelor and you are now going for diploma, it is a red flag for GTE

3) if your age is above 25 or 26, it raise suspicion regarding your intention of studying a diploma

4) you should have completed prior courses or education related to your diploma

5) write a strong sop to convince them of your intentions

6) have a good sponsor that is a primary relative

cassareknow:


welcome to Melbourne bro, which side do u reside in Melbourne? and whats the name of your school?

Pakenham. Deakin Burwood. Thanks. If you in Mel you can e-mail me my username at Yahoo.com

Hi people.

I have arrived Melbourne and the country is really a nice place and you already feeling different.

I will still be here in case anyone needs help.

Each one teach one.

All the folks waiting for grant, wish you all the best and make sure you do it right

Nkepris:
Ok. after enquiring from a friend how his experience was wen he got to australia. He was giving me the impression that life in australia is hard. pls can som1 clarify me. How can i get a PR after studying in australia.

Life is tough everywhere.

There are more opportunities in some places than others.

read and research more personally.

StarBj:
ANNUAL INCOME OPTION..The income demonstrated must be the personal income of your spouse (who is not coming with you) or parents. Where both of your parents are working, their combined income can be considered for this requirement. Evidence must be in the form of official government documents such as tax assessments.

The above information is from DIBP website...
My question is this, can my uncle act my sponsor?(we share the same surname)....

Yes he can sponsor you. People use it and are lucky be granted.

Your chance of getting Grant will only reduce.

Blazegab:


Please if you don't mind can I get you mail Addy so I can ask some questions for more clarification I promise to be brief and precise as I don't knw how to handle the pm stuff on here

My username and include @yahoo.com.

CATESTIMONYMIDE:


House please any way out? The conference I wanted to attend start 3days before now.

Call them or you go vevo on there website and input your information to check if you were granted visa

sistaj:
Good day House Given that I just recently got my student of which the studies was originally billed to start in July but had to defer to February 2018 when the visa was not forthcoming. The original plan was for me to travel in July then my family joins me later in September but it didn't pann out that way.I am looking at travelling in January but I am considering applying for a Visa for the rest of my family members(husband and 3 kids) so we all can travel this january.Do you think that the application will be considered given that the PA has not landed in Aussie yet or do i need to land first and then lodge the application.Help pls as I am in a serious dilemma and having separation anxiety already so would love for us to all travel together.

You can submit their application now if you can afford their insurance and visa fees and flight tickets.

You do not need to be in oz before you can apply for your dependants. The reason most people wait is because of the expenses involved and time to settle before they arrive.

In fact you can even apply for your new born before they make decision on your application as a primary applicant.

All the best.

Blazegab:


Pls I need ur advice am about to get married and I have applied for my student visa by God grace it Wud be approved soon. I didn't put my fiance as a dependent or anything the plan is once I get the visa we do the court marriage I go and we start processing her visa as my wife then hopefully it's approve within 3months the I just come back for church wedding and we travel back to aussie together. My fear his hope I wunt have issues with dibp when applying for her own visa as my spouse

It is better you get married and quickly update them of the change In your circumstance before they make decision on your application instead of applying fresh for your spouse.

Either way is fine, it is just more straightforward if they already have your spouse data when you submit initial application

kim1212:
hello everyone. I'm new to this forum. please i need guidance. I applied to the Melbourne flight training institute Australia. got. offer and coe. it's a 13month course duration to study commercial pilot licence. My sister and my aunt are the sponsors. bank statements of about 57mil and 15m from them both, and they also got an affidavit to prove our relationship. I intend to go with my husband. i was told that my visa chances r slim because my aunt isnt my direct fanily and because the institution isnt a popular school, but it is registered and has circos code lease anyone that could chip in about visa chances and steps , or anyone that applied with a flight school, il appreciate. thanks everyone

1) The course has a cricos, then it is good. No worries
2) why not use only your sister ? She has 58m balance ?
3) aside affidavit, you will need her birth certificate and passport to proof the relationship.
4) do not apply with your spouse yet, apply alone.
5) most important you must back up evidence and reason why you going to a flight school. Example could be your present employment and previous education and courses.
6) finally, if possible use only your sister as your sponsor and make sire you convince them that you really want to be a pilot and not just to get visa.

Wendy97:
Burwood campus

Hi, you leaving ending too ? Sent you a pm.

Cheers

Teegal42:

I just applied like mid September.

That's near oo. Hopefully it will come out but I doubt .

I am going to Deakin too and I applied since May and visa came out this September.

fowlyansh181:
thank you so much for this, it helps narrow the search . Please what do you mean by if I have the right status ? Also , is Australia and or Canada out of the equation? Is studies the only available visa one can immigrate with ? Sorry for my little / much questions .

Tuition fee in Australia is high. Channel your energy to the countries recommended and maybe after two years of master you can apply for PhD scholarship to Australia or Canada.

Make sure you do better this time.

Right status is you are not illegal immigrant.

We are only discussing study here. Thanks.

fowlyansh181:
i will try my best to do just that . Most times I get skeptical reading a thread from day one of its birth because I can see the date go far back to 2016 to 2015 hence I randomly think the process certainly must have changed from the way it works now .. but my question actually is if you can guide , I will still read back from the thread . I am a graduate from a Nigerian university, but sadly with a 3rd class. I want to move from Nigeria to the werstern world for greener pastures, naija Mayer tire everyone . Thing is I don't know which visa to go for yet and a country that can be okay for me , I have my eyes on European countries, CanadA New Zealand or Australia . I am 24 going on 25 next year . Mom is willing to sponsor me with a budget of 3 to 4 million . Which visa do I go for and what's my best option?

There are European countries that will match that budget of 3 to 4m.

The bottleneck is your 3rd class n
because they have low tuition and some are free, hence the high competition for admission.

Check study thread on Germany and other schengen countries. The countries are not bad if you have the right status.

foreverkind1:

Bond university
University of western Australia
Macqaurie university
University of Newcastle
Ecu
University of Queensland
Etc

Okay then. That's good information to applicant.

foreverkind1:

All schools bawo? Not all schools request for bank statement for admission na, but might be requested for visa.

Maybe you should list the schools so that people can know them.

The only I know then was RMIT and they have started requesting too.

shevydinho:

thanks for your valuable time so I plan on submitting the following documents:
CV,
my letter of employment,pay slips,
sponsorship letter from my maternal aunt
my mom and aunt marriage certificates,
an affidavit stating she's my aunt,
and her soa
.
will this fly?

The relationship you need to prove, you should submit your mum certificate and your aunt birth certificate.

Generally the chance of getting visa grant is lower using aunt or uncle instead of the primary relative like your parents, siblings or spouse.

shevydinho:

yes I applied to unisa and I was told to provide bank statement and sponsorship letter with other documents
do Al2 unis now ask for these documents or is it a new development.

All the schools request for bank statement and sponsor letter.

It is a major GTE requirement .

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IkeNdiImo:
Good morning people.... Pls What's ur take on using affidavit top state the relationship between your sponsor an you... May agent kinda warned me against and i think that's my last option for now. PLEASE HELP!!!!!

The agent is right. If the sponsor is your uncle or aunt or brother or sister, you should have evidence of the relationship

It is not good enough providing just affidavit and sponsor letter as evidence. You need to show futher documents like marriage certificates and birth certificates etc which are verifiable.

Without further evidence it will be too obvious that it was staged and you reduce your Chance.

All the best

fowlyansh181:
please can we talk privately? Can I get a link to your agent ? Seems genuine, I have met with a lot of agents that I don't even trust anyone anymore . .. they come with enticing offers but from the very start I already smell the lies

I don't really see any enticing offers except you get admission and hopefully you also get visa.

You might not necessarily need an agent, the process is straightforward and if you can take time to read this thread from beginning you will gain a lot.

Most people that used agent are always mandated by the school to use one.

Teegal42:

My agent said contacting them makes someone look desperate. Do u really think I should contact them?

If it has passed the processing timeline and the school is resuming soon. You should contact them.

Unless you applied recently.

Most people that got visa recently applied as far back as June and others for Feb also applied as far back June too

Teegal42:

Yes we can after I get ny visa grant. Congratulations to you. I am also resuming Oct 30.

I wish you the best. It will also happen for you.

Try to call them and notify them of your intake.

matogbe:
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My broda, if everyone is going to Google, there won't be any need for this forum and there is no such thing as stupid question. If a question is asked the answer benefit a lot of people that are shy to ask. For example you need some info as soon as possible and you ask a question here and another person refer you to read from part 1 to 3 how will you feel? common guys let's be our brothers keeper and lend a hand no matter what. Go to Canada student thread, you will be amazed how everyone wants to help. Brothers and sisters let's work together.

Of course information sharing is important and this forum is helping lots of people and we learn more when others share their experiences.

People have been doing that on this thread and it is wrong to say people are not helping others on this thread.

But stupid questions are:

List of schools in Australia ?

What is the address of the embassy in south africa ?

List of cheap schools in Australia ?

People going to study abroad should know how to get simple answers to simple questions.

Most of the questions asked by people shows most of us are very lazy and we just want to be served at all times

It is better if we endeavour to make adequate research and most of the questions have been answered if only we can spend few hours to read through the thread.

The world has really improved to the extent that Google has most of the answers instead of waiting on others.

For crying out loud we all want to travel to developed countries which defers to naija and it is essential we start cultivating th habit of being independent.

ebere272:
hey congrats again.pls which agency did u use for the visa application.

What's the significance of this question ?

My advice for you is to prepare yourself and make adequate research. This forum is also available for you.

stateboy8080:
congratulations.go to Aussie land and succeed. please can you help me to go through my statement of purpose?I will appreciate because no one is above mistakes and I am willing to take correction where necessary.

my email is my (user name)@yahoo.com
Include your CV