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Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Mike365: 10:06pm On Nov 26, 2021
No Sir.
It all depends on the school and program. Schools like UNSW, University of Melbourne, Monash University, RMIT, and many others, you can apply without agent via the school portal, and you can also apply for visa.
I think one of the factors boosting the image of Agents with respect to Australia is the limited info about Australian processes when compared to Us, UK or Canada. Also, many schools used to rely on agents because they aren't really familiar with our system. However they now have international offices, and we can apply ourselves.
Oviebright:

So does that mean one cannot secure admission without agents?
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Vincentosa: 10:45pm On Nov 26, 2021
Very correct. In addition, most Australian Universities will make it somewhat compulsory to get an agent to help them do all the document checks such as academic documents, etc. I have never consulted with an agent since applying to UTS, UNSW, and even now UTAS. It is the school most times that will make it mandatory that at a certain point in the process, one must transfer to an agent.
You don't even need an agent to apply for your visa. There is nothing hard in it. They are only interested in the processing fee u pay to them. Some of these guys charge you as much as 250k. Visa fees inclusive.
In the end, the school will still pay them for recruiting you to them. I have used two Agents before resident in Australia. I can tell you no kobo was asked from me. But our own here is to bill you just to verify your documents. Not that they will help you with proof of fund oh.
Very greedy set of agents we have in Nigeria.

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Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Mike365: 6:47am On Nov 27, 2021
Very correct Sir. So far, the only issue with Australia Visa is the time they make you to wait due to processing. Every other thing is in accordance with their online guidelines which is simple and straight forward
Vincentosa:
Very correct. In addition, most Australian Universities will make it somewhat compulsory to get an agent to help them do all the document checks such as academic documents, etc. I have never consulted with an agent since applying to UTS, UNSW, and even now UTAS. It is the school most times that will make it mandatory that at a certain point in the process, one must transfer to an agent.
You don't even need an agent to apply for your visa. There is nothing hard in it. They are only interested in the processing fee u pay to them. Some of these guys charge you as much as 250k. Visa fees inclusive.
In the end, the school will still pay them for recruiting you to them. I have used two Agents before resident in Australia. I can tell you no kobo was asked from me. But our own here is to bill you just to verify your documents. Not that they will help you with proof of fund oh.
Very greedy set of agents we have in Nigeria.
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Naijabad: 10:03am On Nov 27, 2021
DoDirtsLikeWorm:


Book immidiately and follow any available flight that is going DownUnder Ooo.

Another lockdown is coming.
They are either creating monsters or using people as guinea pigs

This actually got me thinking.

You are right but aren't prepared for the travel in a very short notice. Our plan has been middle of January next year.

I'm total confused right now. I don't want her to be caught in another web of lockdown either in Nigeria or Australia banning Nigeria migrants.


What do we do now?
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Adeoluwa1110: 12:34pm On Nov 27, 2021
Naijabad:


This actually got me thinking.

You are right but aren't prepared for the travel in a very short notice. Our plan has been middle of January next year.

I'm total confused right now. I don't want her to be caught in another web of lockdown either in Nigeria or Australia banning Nigeria migrants.


What do we do now?
My agent just advised me to book and travel as soon as possible but I’m in your shoes as well, I am not prepared to travel at all.
Anyways I’m personally looking towards Christmas weekend at this point.
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Naijabad: 1:06pm On Nov 27, 2021
Adeoluwa1110:

My agent just advised me to book and travel as soon as possible but I’m in your shoes as well, I am not prepared to travel at all.
Anyways I’m personally looking towards Christmas weekend at this point.

Have you booked flight?

If so, which one?
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Adeoluwa1110: 1:22pm On Nov 27, 2021
Naijabad:


Have you booked flight?

If so, which one?

Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by DoDirtsLikeWorm(m): 2:17pm On Nov 27, 2021
Naijabad:


This actually got me thinking.

You are right but aren't prepared for the travel in a very short notice. Our plan has been middle of January next year.

I'm total confused right now. I don't want her to be caught in another web of lockdown either in Nigeria or Australia banning Nigeria migrants.


What do we do now?

Neccessity is the mother of invention.
As U.S is announcing the ban of Southern African Countries, we do not expect others to do the same, rather thay will put locking them out into action.

We have no other option than to flow with the current or prepare going against the grain.
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by alao1981: 3:13pm On Nov 27, 2021
Henryocm:
Please which flights can get to Australia (particularly south Australia) from Nigeria.. I’m hearing a lot of rumors about Ethiopian and Qatar air
can you please clarify the rumours with qatar? I am booking for January. Is there something I should investigate?
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Ekarl: 3:18pm On Nov 27, 2021
I feel taking a deep breath and proper planning is the best possible solution at this point, one can not just act because of fear and then rush into something much more worst than the expected.
What if you get in and get locked down? No work? Paying bills with no source of income? I personally do not feel they will open their boarder after almost 2years of being locked and then shut it back immediately

Another angle is for those of us who deferred till next year, one clause in the visa states that you can not work until you start schooling, how then do you enter a country 2-3 months to your resumption, rent an apartment you pay weekly with NO WORK? (someone already in should please enlighten me on this, would really appreciate it)

Next is the exuberant cost of flight booked within a short time, that is obviously going to cost a fortune
How many of us can afford that?

In my own humble opinion, if you can afford the cost well, it’s worth the risk, if the burden is too much please don’t put yourself in a worst off position.
Good luck to everyone

P.S Please anyone based in Brisbane should please please and please again indicate so I can reach out, I need help and clarification, thank you.
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Softkey(m): 3:02pm On Nov 28, 2021
My sincere advice is to book and jump on the next available flight as anything can happen at any time. The way Australia government make decisions is scary, you can wake up to any news.

Read the below news. 2 international arrivals tested positive of the new South African variant Covid already.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/nov/28/covid-update-nsw-chief-health-officer-says-omicron-may-already-be-here

About your fear of not getting a job because of lockdown, I’m not talking for all areas though but in Sydney, yes there are jobs during the lockdown. In fact, some got double because most of the Aussies decided to stay home during the lockdown while the hustlers were jacking and making their money.

I’ll say again, the flight ticket is relatively cheap now, and without quarantine.

I booked my wife ticket (Qatar Airways) in August at AUD17,894 with AUD3,000 quarantine fee. I have friends that were ready to book more than that if they could get exemption for their families as well. But here we are now. No need for exemption anymore.

Just my 10 cent though.

Ekarl:
I feel taking a deep breath and proper planning is the best possible solution at this point, one can not just act because of fear and then rush into something much more worst than the expected.
What if you get in and get locked down? No work? Paying bills with no source of income? I personally do not feel they will open their boarder after almost 2years of being locked and then shut it back immediately

Another angle is for those of us who deferred till next year, one clause in the visa states that you can not work until you start schooling, how then do you enter a country 2-3 months to your resumption, rent an apartment you pay weekly with NO WORK? (someone already in should please enlighten me on this, would really appreciate it)

Next is the exuberant cost of flight booked within a short time, that is obviously going to cost a fortune
How many of us can afford that?

In my own humble opinion, if you can afford the cost well, it’s worth the risk, if the burden is too much please don’t put yourself in a worst off position.
Good luck to everyone

P.S Please anyone based in Brisbane should please please and please again indicate so I can reach out, I need help and clarification, thank you.

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Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Henryocm: 4:46pm On Nov 28, 2021
alao1981:
can you please clarify the rumours with qatar? I am booking for January. Is there something I should investigate?

Please go ahead with your booking, I have confirmed that Qatar is ok

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Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Naijabad: 5:11pm On Nov 28, 2021
Henryocm:


Please go ahead with your booking, I have confirmed that Qatar is ok


What do you think about Ethiopian or Turkish Airlines?

I am planning booking anyone if them as they appear cheaper than others.

Please I need your response as soon as possible.
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Xkoba: 6:45pm On Nov 28, 2021
Have you considered KLM?
Naijabad:



What do you think about Ethiopian or Turkish Airlines?

I am planning booking anyone if them as they appear cheaper than others.

Please I need your response as soon as possible.
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Naijabad: 6:53pm On Nov 28, 2021
Xkoba:
Have you considered KLM?


Appears a little bit on the high side. About
USD3,470 which is approximately NGN 1.9m
From LOS to Sydney AU.
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Jubrilx3: 8:18pm On Nov 28, 2021
Bosses, which school have admission open for mid next year? And what the visa chances of bringing family with me to study?
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Softkey(m): 8:23pm On Nov 28, 2021
Avoid Turkish unless you're reading to spend about 21hrs layover at their airport.

Naijabad:



What do you think about Ethiopian or Turkish Airlines?

I am planning booking anyone if them as they appear cheaper than others.

Please I need your response as soon as possible.
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by lomaxx: 8:46pm On Nov 28, 2021
Softkey:
Avoid Turkish unless you're reading to spend about 21hrs layover at their airport.


But it’s sha the cheapest so far hmm
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Softkey(m): 11:46pm On Nov 28, 2021
Go for it if cheap is the only thing you look for in flight.
lomaxx:


But it’s sha the cheapest so far hmm
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by lomaxx: 12:44am On Nov 29, 2021
Softkey:
Go for it if cheap is the only thing you look for in flight.

Thanks chief. I make my wages and I am paying out of pocket. No vex
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Softkey(m): 1:54am On Nov 29, 2021
Vex? Not at all smiley
I fully understand. I used Turkish too in 2019 based on my pocket then but the experience was bad. 21hr at Turkey airport roaming around smiley and another 5hrs in Singapore.
lomaxx:


Thanks chief. I make my wages and I am paying out of pocket. No vex
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Skyrocket1: 6:11am On Nov 29, 2021
If you know you have been granted a visa, please travel ASAP oooo. the borders will soon be shut due to the new virus strain. thanks.
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by ocpaschal: 8:22am On Nov 29, 2021
Skyrocket1:
If you know you have been granted a visa, please travel ASAP oooo. the borders will soon be shut due to the new virus strain. thanks.
Hello, pls where can I buy a flight ticket or how do I book a flight ticket to Australia?
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by ocpaschal: 8:24am On Nov 29, 2021
Naijabad:



What do you think about Ethiopian or Turkish Airlines?

I am planning booking anyone if them as they appear cheaper than others.

Please I need your response as soon as possible.
pls where can I book a flight? Are you booking thru websites? which one
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Softkey(m): 8:29am On Nov 29, 2021
You can check any of the airlines and book directly. Don’t book any Arline passing through South Africa o.

I’ll advise you book Qatar Airways though. It’s fast and less stress.

ocpaschal:
Hello, pls where can I buy a flight ticket or how do I book a flight ticket to Australia?

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Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Softkey(m): 8:31am On Nov 29, 2021
Now anyone coming from Africa to NSW must enter 14 days quarantine irrespective of their vaccination status.

https://amp.9news.com.au/article/0775dd27-6512-4a18-86ec-256c3c115b4c
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by ocpaschal: 8:32am On Nov 29, 2021
Softkey:
You can check any of the airlines and book directly. Don’t book any Arline passing through South Africa o.

I’ll advise you book Qatar Airways though. It’s fast and less stress.

how about Emirates or Ethiopian airlines? Is it also advisable to book flight thru agent e.g @Sheraton Hotel..
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by ocpaschal: 8:33am On Nov 29, 2021
Softkey:
Now anyone coming from Africa to NSW must enter 14 days quarantine irrespective of their vaccination status.

https://amp.9news.com.au/article/0775dd27-6512-4a18-86ec-256c3c115b4c
very unfortunate...i hope that Adelaide or Melbourne won't join them
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by DoDirtsLikeWorm(m): 8:39am On Nov 29, 2021
Softkey:
Now anyone coming from Africa to NSW must enter 14 days quarantine irrespective of their vaccination status.

https://amp.9news.com.au/article/0775dd27-6512-4a18-86ec-256c3c115b4c

All these doesn't add up.
They said they will re-open border on 1st, how come people have been entering before 1st?

Well, person like me does not believe in these Cov!d 19 chicken Sh!t, the only way that vacc!ne can enter my body for formality sake is if i am 100% certain that i dey enter that jand.

Eeeeh...people dey do juju come agree to sacrifice something important to them, i can tender my health for this their Guinea-Pigism if needs be and that there's certainty.

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Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Softkey(m): 8:52am On Nov 29, 2021
Read News and update yourself about the happenings around the world.

Citizens and Permanent residents have been entering for months now.

The December 1 is just the date to free some temporary visa holders to enter.

Are you forced to take the vaccine? No
Is it compulsory you leave Nigeria? No

We’re only here to update people with open minds who might find some information useful.

Weather it adds up or not is left to you to decide.
DoDirtsLikeWorm:


All these doesn't add up.
They said they will re-open border on 1st, how come people have been entering before 1st?

Well, person like me does not believe in these Cov!d 19 chicken Sh!t, the only way that vacc!ne can enter my body for formality sake is if i am 100% certain that i dey enter that jand.

Eeeeh...people dey do juju come agree to sacrifice something important to them, i can tender my health for this their Guinea-Pigism if needs be and that there's certainty.

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Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Solitin40: 11:38am On Nov 29, 2021
The federal government has deferred Wednesday’s planned easing of border restrictions for international students and other eligible visa holders until December 15.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-29/international-students-visas-omicron-delay-covid/100660200
Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by Softkey(m): 12:10pm On Nov 29, 2021
It’s getting serious.

Canada detected two cases from travellers from Nigeria. I hope this won’t have a huge effect on our people.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.newsweek.com/first-north-american-omicron-cases-detected-canada-among-people-who-visited-nigeria-1653812%3Famp%3D1

Solitin40:
The federal government has deferred Wednesday’s planned easing of border restrictions for international students and other eligible visa holders until December 15.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-29/international-students-visas-omicron-delay-covid/100660200

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