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ATTENTION: Teachers, nurses, others can now get Australian visa in just 3 days
Ngozi Ekugo by Ngozi Ekugo 2 days ago
BREAKING: Teachers, nurses and others can get an Australian visa in 3 days only

The Australian government is now assessing/processing skilled visa applications from foreign teachers and health professionals within three days.

Nairametrics gathered that the fast-tracked assessment process is in line with the government’s decision to prioritise skilled visa applications amid labour shortages.

The changes apply to all nominations for skilled visas, visa applications pending decision, and newly submitted applications for temporary, employer-sponsored, and regional visas.

More on the recent changes: The changes followed the discontinuation of the Priority Migration Skilled Occupations List (PMSOL) by Australia’s Department of Home Affairs.

Note that PMSOL was discontinued because it was deemed “out of date” and no longer accurately represented the acute labour shortages experienced throughout Australia.
The discontinuation removes priority for global talent and business innovation and investment programmes. instead, the occupations now being prioritized include school teachers, health and welfare support workers, childcare centre managers, medical scientists, counsellors, psychologists, social workers, and medical technicians.
New order of priority: Under the new ministerial direction, skilled visa applications are now being decided in the following order of priority:



Healthcare or teaching occupation applications.
For employer-sponsored visas, applicants are nominated by an approved sponsor with accredited Status.
Visas for a designated regional area
Visas for permanent and provisional visa subclasses
All other visa applications.
For all categories above, priority will be given to holders of eligible passports because not all visa streams are open to every nationality.

Within each category, priority is given to applicants located outside Australia for provisional and permanent skilled visa applications.



How much Australian teachers and nurses earn: Nurses make between $70,000 and $90,000 per year, while teachers typically make between $85,000 and $100,000.

What this means for Nigerians: The fast-tracked visa assessment process means that Nigerian teachers, nurses, social workers and other professionals who are interested in moving to Australia now stand a greater chance of achieving their dream.

Meanwhile, Australia is not the only country that has eased its visa rules for foreign teachers. Recall that the UK also recently announced some changes making it easier for foreign teachers to obtain permits to work in the country.





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How to secure proof of funds for your visa application
Ngozi Ekugo by Ngozi Ekugo 2 days ago
How to secvisa application
Proof of fundemonstrates that a person or entity has the complete funds needed for a specific transaction or request.

The document is typically presented in the form of a bank statement and the purpose is to ensure that the funds required to complete the transaction are both accessible and legitimate.

In the case of a POF for visa application, you must demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to cover, for example, your course fees and living expenses if you are travelling for study, work, vacation, or for any other reason. This is asides from the amount you would have paid for a visa application and the full or partial tuition fees of the university you have enrolled in if it’s a student visa application.

People applying for some visa categories are required to submit such financial documents to show that they meet the financial requirement.

In the case of Canada and other countries, for instance, the funds must be readily available to you, plus you cannot use the equity on real property as proof of settlement funds.



Another important point is that the amount of money you need depends on the size of your family. To calculate the size of your family, you must include yourself, your spouse or partner, your dependent children and your spouse’s dependent children.

Detailed bank statement: As stated earlier, proof of funds can be provided in the form of a bank statement. This is a record of all transactions in a customer’s account over a specified period, usually monthly. The statement includes deposits, charges, and withdrawals, as well as the period’s beginning and ending balances.

The account holder’s bank statement details the account’s activity. It enables the account holder to view all transactions made on their account. Regularly, some banks send monthly statements to account holders.



Furthermore, transactions on a statement are typically displayed in chronological order.

Many banks offer account holders the option of receiving paper statements or via email and this contains the following:

Date of transaction
Description of the transaction
Credits: the amount of deposit added to your account.
Debits: the amount withdrawn from your account
Balance
Amount of money needed as POFs: For a visa application, the first step is to know how much you need to have as proof of funds. The next is knowing how to source the funds. Finally, how to obtain the actual proof of funds which is the document you will take to the embassy.

Firstly, we will start with knowing how much is needed as proof of funds using the United Kingdom and Canada as an example.

For a UK student visa for instance, how much money you need depends on where you will be studying. You’ll need either

£1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London
£1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London
This amounts to around N6.5 million or more (using the official rate as of 13th December 2022).

You must have this money for at least 28 consecutive days. The end date of the 28 days must be within 31 days of the date you apply for your visa. Find out more on gov.uk

For a skilled worker visa to the UK, you would need to support yourself when you arrive in the UK and usually should have at least £1,270 (N695,401) unless you’re exempt. Find out more here

To apply to study in Canada (asides Quebec), after paying from your tuition, you are required to show proof of funds. Living expenses for only you as a student would be:

$10,000 (N4.4 million), plus $4,000 (for the first family member), plus $3,000 (for the second family member), and it goes further. Find out more here
To work in Canada under the Federal Skilled Worker or Trades Program, you need $13,310, or $16,570 (N5.9 to 7.3 million) as POFs if you are bringing a dependent, and it goes higher as you bring more dependents. Find out more here

Ways to secure funds: There are various ways to secure funds to have proof of funds for your visa application. You can either use your salary account, sponsorship from a spouse or employer, funds from a micro-finance bank, lenders or family and friends.

Using a salary account: This usually covers a statement that includes your incoming salary or payments, and any transfers or deposits made.
Spouse sponsorship: You can also present the bank statement of a sponsor but need to establish that you are either related to the sponsor by profession or family ties. The most recognised type of relationship is spouse sponsorship or employer sponsorship.
If you will be sponsored by your spouse, you have to establish that you are related to your spouse by including your marriage certificate in the application
Employer sponsorship: If you are using company sponsorship instead, you need to establish that you are an employee of the sponsoring company. This means that you should present your employment letter and personal statement of account showing salary payments from the same employer.
Furthermore, you should also explain what the sponsor does and get a letter of sponsorship or affidavit of sponsorship to buttress your claims. With this evidence and a substantial amount in your sponsor’s account, your visa might be in for approval.
Funds from a microfinance bank (MFB): A lot of microfinance banks (MFBs) cashed out during the ‘Japa’ period, providing loans in millions to Nigerians seeking greener pastures abroad.
These MFBs provide loans to SMEs and businesses, but many individuals take advantage of the ability to secure loans for various purposes, including “Proof of Fund” (POF) to obtain their visas. Nigerians seek them out to obtain loans in millions of Naira with the assurance of paying back when they start earning in foreign exchange. The loans usually have an interest rate of 5% per month.
Funds from money lenders: Securing funds for visa applications can be done through money lenders. Due to Nigeria’s Fintech revolution, online lending applications have made it simple for businesses and individuals to obtain quick loans when needed. Most online money lending apps in Nigeria only need the customers’ integrity rather than collateral.
These platforms also provide quick loans with no paperwork. Most of them will only require your Bank Verification Number, phone number, guarantor’s contacts, etc., and your loan will be disbursed as soon as possible. These types of money lending, however, come with high-interest rates.
Funds from family and friends: Some visa applicants just simply resort to getting funds from family and friends, which comes at a low risk at times.
Proof of Funds document: Once you have secured your funds and it has stayed in your account for 3-6 months, at times 9 months depending on the requirement of the country you are applying to, you now need to:

Get an official letter from any of the banks or financial institutions where you have the money.

The letter must:

Be printed on the financial institution’s letterhead
Include their contact information (address, telephone number and email address)
Include your name
List of outstanding debts such as credit card debts and loans
Include for each account m, the
Account numbers
Date each account was opened
The current balance of each account
The average balance for the past 3-9 months
Be stamped and signed
Avoid an unconvincing Proof of Funds: Ensure you meet all the requirements needed for POFs, as embassies and high commissions have zero tolerance for applicants not meeting the requirements.

Some common errors applicants make may include:

Not having sufficient POFs
A bank statement less than the stipulated 3-6 months
Suspicious activity in your bank
Proof of funds from an account holder is not allowed under your circumstance
Not meeting the requirements can result in suspicion by immigration officials and your visa application being denied.


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Nice job. Thanks for sharing.

I am a teacher how can I apply

Non teachers can't apply.?

ahmedio2017:
I am a teacher how can I apply

you teaching qualification and experience? have you done your skills assessment? do you have the application fee of $4200 aus. you will need something close 3 m for the process and pass English test examination excellently(Ielts)

Only for teachers and healthcare workers?

Will aitsl accept a b.ed chemistry education degree from uniabuja as a bachelors degree. Its was a 4 year programme

Chinzzyy:
Will aitsl accept a b.ed chemistry education degree from uniabuja as a bachelors degree. Its was a 4 year programme

it will be accepted, but you also need 8877 in ielts

felixzo1:
it will be accepted, but you also need 8877 in ielts

Yes i know, thank you.
One last question, should i assess as a primary school teacher, since that's the experience i have or secondary school teacher because i studied chemistry education

Chinzzyy:


Yes i know, thank you.
One last question, should i assess as a primary school teacher, since that's the experience i have or secondary school teacher because i studied chemistry education

if your to was in primary school then yes asses as primary school teacher, what you have experience in and can get references for

felixzo1:
if your to was in primary school then yes asses as primary school teacher, what you have experience in and can get references for

Thankyou

Nice information

Much interested in teaching opportunity in Australia. Kindly guide on what is required.
I have trcn and teaching license.

Good day, Really need your help in deciding what to do..
I am a teacher from Nigeria I don't have a degree in education though I have a degree in business management.
I really want to know what to do next to get a positive result from skills assessment

Chinzzyy:
Will aitsl accept a b.ed chemistry education degree from uniabuja as a bachelors degree. Its was a 4 year programme

I have observed with recent happenings from people who has assess with aitsl that for a B.ed to be assess as suitable it must be from a tier 1 university.( It will be assess suitable to Australia level AQF 7 without needing a pgde)if you assess with 4 year degree it will be assess as not suitable because of not fulfilling the initial teacher education requirements not withstanding if you have a masters in education or not.
For people with B.SC in other discipline but a pgde in education and the 45 days teaching practice ( it will be assess as suitable equivalent to an associate degree/diploma AQF level 6) this information is research from Facebook groups and experience from people who have done the assessment recently

felixzo1:
if your to was in primary school then yes asses as primary school teacher, what you have experience in and can get references for

@felixzo what are the other basic requirements asides PoF, passing IELTS and having a degree in education. Can a master degree holder in Educational Administration and Planning also apply as a primary school teacher?

We need more details please.
Anyone can help out....

lwisee:


@felixzo what are the other basic requirements asides PoF, passing IELTS and having a degree in education. Can a master degree holder in Educational Administration and Planning also apply as a primary school teacher?

We need more details please.
Anyone can help out....

for skills assessment for Australia immigration, you need a Bs.c or BA plus a pgde including teaching practice, English test(8877)



SC1: B.Ed from Tier 1 University = positive assessment. ( AQF 7 + ITE)

SC2: B.Ed from Tier 2 University (4 year course) + Pgde =positive assessment (AQF 6 + ITE)

SC3: B.Ed from Tier 2 University (4 year course) + M.Ed = negative ( AQF 6)

SC4: BSc or B.A from Tier 2 University (4 years course) + Pgde =positive assessment (AQF6 +ITE)

SC5: BSc or B.A from Tier 2 University (4 years course) + M.Ed =negative assessment (AQF 6 ,no ITE) not even possible to get M.ed without a pgde.

SC6: BTech/BEng from Tier 2 University (5 years course) + Pgde =positive assessment (AQF 6 + ITE)

SC7: BTech/BEng from Tier 2 University (5 years course) + M.Ed = negative( not possible without first doing pgde. No ITE, AQF 6)

SC8: BSc/BA/BTech/BEng from a Tier 1 University + Pgde =positive (AQF 7 + ITE)

SC9: Bsc/BA/BTech/BEng from a Tier 1 University + MEd = negative (not possible without first undergoing pgde)

Points to note
You can only do M.ed if your background is in education example B.ed to M.ed
Or B.sc to pgde to M ed.
M.ed is not same initial teacher education.

For B.sc, B.tech, B.a your ITE is your pgde which is 1 year inclusive of 45 days teaching practice.


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Thank you for this exhaustive breakdown.

What will be the case for someone who has an NCE from a College of Education before having a B.Sc from University of Ibadan. I believe having the NCE should be equivalent to being accessed same as the PGD in Education.

Kindly revert.

Thanks for sharing. Please what about BSc.Ed from Tier I university +M.Ed? Secondly, what will be the outcome of the Skill assessment if the person is not teaching at the moment?



SC1: B.Ed from Tier 1 University = positive assessment. ( AQF 7 + ITE)

SC2: B.Ed from Tier 2 University (4 year course) + Pgde =positive assessment (AQF 6 + ITE)

SC3: B.Ed from Tier 2 University (4 year course) + M.Ed = negative ( AQF 6)

SC4: BSc or B.A from Tier 2 University (4 years course) + Pgde =positive assessment (AQF6 +ITE)

SC5: BSc or B.A from Tier 2 University (4 years course) + M.Ed =negative assessment (AQF 6 ,no ITE) not even possible to get M.ed without a pgde.

SC6: BTech/BEng from Tier 2 University (5 years course) + Pgde =positive assessment (AQF 6 + ITE)

SC7: BTech/BEng from Tier 2 University (5 years course) + M.Ed = negative( not possible without first doing pgde. No ITE, AQF 6)

SC8: BSc/BA/BTech/BEng from a Tier 1 University + Pgde =positive (AQF 7 + ITE)

SC9: Bsc/BA/BTech/BEng from a Tier 1 University + MEd = negative (not possible without first undergoing pgde)

Points to note
You can only do M.ed if your background is in education example B.ed to M.ed
Or B.sc to pgde to M ed.
M.ed is not same initial teacher education.

For B.sc, B.tech, B.a your ITE is your pgde which is 1 year inclusive of 45 days teaching practice.


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CarlsJaz567:
Thank you for this exhaustive breakdown.

What will be the case for someone who has an NCE from a College of Education before having a B.Sc from University of Ibadan. I believe having the NCE should be equivalent to being accessed same as the PGD in Education.

Kindly revert.

No you still need a pgde if your degree was not in education

Nice info...Welldone everyone that has contributed so far. I have BSc International Relations and PGDE from Obafemi Awolowo University. I own a school here, which means I'm into education. I have teaching experience of 16 years. How do I start the application?

Damolux01:
Nice info...Welldone everyone that has contributed so far. I have BSc International Relations and PGDE from Obafemi Awolowo University. I own a school here, which means I'm into education. I have teaching experience of 16 years. How do I start the application?

please ask this question in the Australian immigration thread. What is your teachable subject, that is considered too.

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