Basirat6279:
Hello house.
Please I will like your sincere advice on this. I have a bachelor's degree in computer science and I will like to study master in cyber security in Macquarie University. My agent pfl is confirming that I won't need a bank statement for the visa process and the visa is guaranteed because Macquarie is AL1 University but I will need to pay tuition deposit and health insurance of almost 6 million.
I will like to confirm if I won't be needing bank statement.
Thank you.

shadon1:
You won't need a bank statement. Also, hope your agent told you the borders are shut and you will not be able to come to Australia even if your visa is granted.

Naijabad:
My wife's studies commences 19th of July 2021; no visa grant yet.

She differed her admission to July because of this same visa issue.

Her visa application was lodged in December 2020 and all processes were dully followed.

What should we do at this point?
Online learning is out if the question.

Tiry87:
Hello house good day.... Pls I will like to study catering in Australia but I only have school cert with 5years experience, and I had that with my age I can't be accepted again as I'm 34yrs pls I don't know if anybody can help me with good information

lomaxx:
I was hoping that one day I would give my testimony on this thread. I got my 5-year visa grant yesterday for a PhD in Medicine at the University of New South Wales. Applied Feb 3, 2021 and it has been 3+ interesting months. I did it all by myself because of the experiences shared on this thread - I started from the very beginning and read every page. This is me saying thank you to everyone that shared their stories.

Now we wait for the borders to open.

iamdutch:
Quick question guys, if I’m granted a student visa to Australia, can I travel with my wife? Thanks.

shadon1:
You won't need a bank statement. Also, hope your agent told you the borders are shut and you will not be able to come to Australia even if your visa is granted.

AyaE:
Most Nigerians do disability work because the hours are flexible and the pay is fair. I'm not sure about driving a tractor because you would still have to convert your nigerian driver's license to aussie and the standard class is class C which restricts you to a certain type of vehicle depending on the weight. So if you bring the normal licence here it will not be equivalent to the one required to drive a tractor. Other skills you can learn is hair braiding or servicing of cars I guess. Just worry about getting to aussie and having some money to 'hold body' for like 4 months.
P.S: beg your dad (or save up) to pay for at least half of the second semester.

Naijabad:
My wife's studies commences 19th of July 2021; no visa grant yet.

She differed her admission to July because of this same visa issue.

Her visa application was lodged in December 2020 and all processes were dully followed.

What should we do at this point?
Online learning is out if the question.

alao1981:
I am not sure there is much to be done than wait. There is a response from a contributor on the page preceding this one forwarding message that was received by someone in similar position as your wife. So, it does not seem to be peculiar to your wife. If she feels that bothered, she can also send an email to the visa office asking for an update on her application. The July 2021 start date is of no impact since she would not have been able to travel. She should defer if no plans to commence online

lomaxx:
I was hoping that one day I would give my testimony on this thread. I got my 5-year visa grant yesterday for a PhD in Medicine at the University of New South Wales. Applied Feb 3, 2021 and it has been 3+ interesting months. I did it all by myself because of the experiences shared on this thread - I started from the very beginning and read every page. This is me saying thank you to everyone that shared their stories.

Now we wait for the borders to open.

shams040:
Dear All,

Thank you all for the good job. I just got a PhD offer with scholarship in UNSW and would appreciate if someone can guide on how to package my visa application better.

I just got my US visa for PhD also but I prefer Auss. Also I have got some travel history, all for study purpose. Equally, I have a PhD offer with Scholarship in Canada but would reject it if the visa for Auss is sure.

I would appreciate your kind guidance.

shams040:


Thanks so much, That is what I am taking into consideration now because I have another Canada PhD. I was planning to start the application this week before I saw Australia too. Now I am praying for God's guidance between Canada and Australia.

ocpaschal:
My relative is still on d visa processing stage for Australian study visa and his academic classes will begin this July 2021. He has not taken any Covid-19 vaccine. If he does not take covid vaccine, will that affect his chances to travel to Australia after borders are reopened for international students?

wildchild1:


Who is the sponsor?

ocpaschal:
my Uncle... it was around December 2020 that my brother applied for visa and submitted his sponsor's (uncle) bank statement... On June 2021, d embassy called my bro to also provide his sponsor's bank statement. We realize d sponsor (uncle) had depleted most of his money in d account compared to d bank statement he presented last December 2020. I am deeply worried now, because even though the sponsor topped it and added extra money this month to reach d expected estimate account in demand, d embassy still wants to know exactly that same bank acct that my uncle (sponsor) used in transferring money (i.e d embassy wants the bank acct of d one where that transferred money came from) into his account that has been presented to the embassy... My sponsor claimed he transferred d money from his investment account. But he is yet to present that second bank acct statement for submission. My question is what will be d extent of d impact of a sponsor's bank account details on my brother's visa processing..?

alao1981:
I do not think this is as problematic as you think it is, unless the sponsor cannot show the source of the new funds or the investment he did when the money was moved from the original account that was submitted in December. With all the uncertainties around timeline for visa processing and the long assessment period, it is not unreasonable for the sponsor to have moved the funds into an investment so that it can earn returns. He just needs to write a letter explaining why the funds was moved from the old account and possible evidence of investments he made. The embassy will understand and it would have been unfair on the sponsor anyway....this is my thoughts, but others with experience on matters like this can provide better guidance

Vincentosa:
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I was offered master of Professional Engineering (Cybersecurity) by the University of Technology, Sydney sometimes in July 2019.
Fortunately, my wife delivered in September the same year. Due to the need for me to support her during the early times, I deferred the admission to commence study in Feb 2020*. Unfortunately, Covid 19 came and I was again compared to defer a second time.
The 25% tuition discount I earlier got was nolonger applicable since I had defer the admission for that academic year.
I have a brother in Sydney and he is a citizen. He is my sponsor and had given me a statement of account sometimes in 2019 with a balance of 120kAUD.
Recently, UTS mailed me to commence my study online. But I declined stating that my current job responsibilities wouldn't permit me to give the need time and concentration. My reason was accepted.
I made some research on the chances of get nomination after studies. I read that to get nomination easily, its best to school in the regional area. Frankly speaking, my intent is to stay back after my studies.
During my research I also found out that Sydney has jobs for Students but its an expensive city.
Now I have decided to start a fresh application to UNISA for data science (Master). My questions are:
1. Do you advice that I continue with UTS?
2. Do you advice that I simply go ahead with UNISA for fresh application?
3. UTS is an AL1 sch, but UNISA is AL2. What is the chances of get student visa?
4. I have been denied non immigrants visa sometimes in 2015 by US embassy. Will this impact my application? NB: the green paper they gave me for the reason for refusal is missing. All effort to get it has not been successful. But I have application document I made to attend a conference in the US �� that year.
5. My agent advice that I have atleast a minimum of 10m in my account even though the tuition would be paid by my sponsor. How can this impact my visa if I don't have such amount?
6. My intention is to go alone and maybe after one year when I have been able to gather myself my family of two can join me. Is this a good move?
7. I know Australia border might not be opening until early or mid next year.
Your candid input and counsel will be highly appreciated. Thank you