Preciousstones:


Yea I forgot lol I checked for accomodation in canberra and its expensive.another reason I 'm keeping crossed fingers for RMIT and I have been talking to students in RMIT added some on facebook but I have not meet a nigerian studying in that school

osakajapan:






Yes bros .. I want a good way that can help me settle and make family . .. And which city is very cheap and job opportunity as a welder or any thing

bossladyMo:


I'm a woman...lol.

Tradies are in high demand in AUS. You are going to have to decide if you want to study Welding or any other course.

osakajapan:



thanks for your reply ....oh... sorry for using bros...
please which city is cheaper and friendly for immigrant

buildermaryjane:
Hi Precious,

You have applied to RMIT already ? Where you routed to Agent or it was direct application ?

Is anyone studying/would be studying for IT @Canberra

Is it a wise destination based on PR in view?

bossladyMo:


I'm not there yet, but I have read Adelaide is one of the cheapest state capitals to live in.

steveibk:
My people @bosslady and co, Please who knows about skill assessment for the occupation of Barrister or solicitor, trying to go through their websites but the process seems clumsy and very confusing, need to know the process and what to submit to get a positive assessment for PR..........kindly waiting for your response

osakajapan:


i would like to study welding but i dont know if it can take me to PR.
please what are the steps i need to follow that can lead to PR ...i want to explain to my wife.. and how to know courses that fall under SVP?.

tonibox:
Age doesn't matter when it comes to studies in Australia. The question is "Are you a genuine student?" . A Statement of Purpose stressing your purpose of studies will do the Job.

bossladyMo:


I'm a woman...lol.

NoEasyDay:



Hey. I'm a lawyer too. In the same boat with you (Kinda). From my research, it appears that you can't just apply for PR, nominating Barrister or Solicitor from off-shore. First and foremost, you have to be physically present in Australia. It's not an express requirement but it's just a logical inference that I drew.

From the information on the website of LPAB (Legal Profession Admission Board) http://www.lpab.justice.nsw.gov.au/, it seems that you will have to submit evidence of your Nigerian LLB and Call to Bar which will be assessed and you will be instructed on further law courses to study in an Australian academic institution. Amongst other things, you must demonstrate a very, very high level of competence in the English Language. Now, that is just phase one.

Here is phase two: You have to enrol in a course in either the University of Technology, Sydney or the College of Law which I believe are the two designated schools that specialise in teaching foreign admitted lawyers the courses they are required to undertake according to their individual LPAB assessments. The University of Technology, Sydney offers a Graduate Diploma in Australian Law which is tailored to meet the LPAB requirements. It's an expensive course and lasts for one year but thankfully, can be used to meet the two year study requirement....that's if you are like me and is already studying a one year LLM in Australia.

Phase three: After completing the necessary courses, for example, the Graduate Certificate in Australian Law from UTS, then you need to further enrol in what they call Practical Legal Training. Here in Nigeria, the close equivalent is Court and Chamber Attachment during Law School. The University of Technology , Sydney, quite conveniently (to both us and UTS) also offers a PLT course that is much cheaper and lasts for about six months. After the PLT, wait for it.... You'll be admitted to the Australian Bar!! You can dust your wig and gown and start prepping for your first appearance in court.

I admit, it's a lengthy process but at least its clearly defined and simple, unlike the process in say, Canada. I believe that there might be a work around to some of those steps if you desperately want to cut costs. You can, for example, study all by yourself and then write the LPAB exams, assuming you don't need any course you undertake in Australia to factor in when your stay in Australia is being computed (Two year rule).

That's it.

bossladyMo:


The student visa experts will have to take it from here. I am not so conversant with student visas, just skilled migration.

steveibk:

@akomsy please can you send me ur mobile no so we can have further discussions thanks bro

steveibk:
Please who is going to university of canberra? i am resuming february and i dont wish to walk alone....please kindly signify to share ideas

oladunwo:

Please bossladyMo please, As a banker with a two years experience, am I eligible to apply for Australia permanent residence? If yes, what are the tins am going to need?

bossladyMo:


You need to go through the SOL and CSOL 2014-2015, to see if any occupation listed fits your job duties.

oladunwo:

Thank you for ur quick and quality response. Plz, can I have a link SOL and CSOL?

bossladyMo:
s it compulsory one takes the yellow fever vaccine, before getting the card...especially if one has been vaccinated in the past 2yrs and brings evidence?

Must the yellow fever vaccine be from ports health, or will any govt hospital certificate do?

The reason I ask is because the vaccine is contra-indicated for breastfeeding mothers.

bossladyMo:


http://www.immi.gov.au/Work/Pages/skilled-occupations-lists/csol.aspx

http://www.immi.gov.au/Work/Pages/skilled-occupations-lists/sol.aspx

abhim:
@Bossladymo,thank you I'm forwarding my details to the person helping with the transcript today. And I'd keep you updated as events unfold, I would need a close guidance from you, hope I'd be obliged.are you saying I shouldn't mention the banking experience at all?

oladunwo:

Thank you once again for helping us. I saw my job which is general accountant, So what is the next step of action ma?

kolawolead:
@abhim, I am in the same both as you, Bossladymo has has been a blessing to many including me. I have now also requested for my transcript from lautech agric economics. I dont intend to initiate application with VETASSES until I know the the transcript is near the finish stages. I hope that is not a dumb move @Bossladymo? @abhim, let's stay in touch to share ideas and so on

FutureDon:


Not compulsory, if you tender a proof at Port Health, you'll be issued a yellow fever card without having to take the vaccine again. I met a guy who was in this same situation (and got his card without vaccine) when I went to Port Health, however, I'm not sure how long ago he had been vaccinated.

Not sure if Govt. Hospitals issue the new card though....

aduktus:
Pls Bosslady and the PR experts in the house.

I have a cousin that intends to migrate to Australia. She is a nurse (Registered nurse, midwifery school and now rounding up her university nursing degree- all in Nigeria). She has been working in a Federal hospital for four years now.

Please how can she go about the whole processes in a step-by-step manner.

I told her to be preparing for her ielts exam now. What next after the test?

Thanks for your usual patriotism.

bossladyMo:


You assess your skills with the relevant accoubting body. I would advise you contact prechear , as he got his visa by nominating accounting.

Me MA ke, I'm a young lady ooo lol.

Prechear

prechear:


It follows the normal PR process:

1. Hit a 7 in all band in ielts (academic)
2. Get ur skills assessed by CPA, ICAA, IPA etc
3.If positive, express interest
4. When invited, lodge application
5. Medicals, PCC etc
6. Grant

sending greetings frm the great city of victoria. Melbourne is cool! Am already loving dis place

bossladyMo:


Gehn Gehn! Latest Aussie in town lol. Did you use IOM?