chidike:

Exactly what I'm doing. It's cheaper, GTB ans stanbuc bith have daily limit of 500 USD. That's why my payment didn't go. Another option would be to get a dollar Mastercard, but dollar is expensive. FirstBank's limit is 2000 dollars per month which can be used in a day as well but I realised that for what ever you're paying it must be the USD equivalent and again dollar is expensive. So I'm sending money via Moneygram to a relative in Australia saving about 20k, so he can help pay for my assessment.

Ibiyemiara:


Your class of result has nothing to do with assessment. First Class and third class are going to be assessed alike

jamson:

Well something I feel should ease up your budget is to find a friend or relative in Australia (or anywhere else in diaspora). They can help make payments on your behalf while you reimburse (or pay ahead) using western union or moneygram. Their rates are far bearable compared to banks' or mallam's. It's a theory I applied when I travelled to Dubai for honeymoon and I saved a lot.

mamajaz:

Reasonable! Smart guy....
Please, that anointing you used for PTE-A, come and pour it on me

sammywemmy:
Been a while ibiyemiara, how's preparation for d migration? All d best. Had an interesting chat with ur friend in PH, damilola. May our dreams come true.

vinoc:
Pls friends wen is the best time to take the IELTS test after nomination or before?

mctowel01:
Hello, something we aren't really talking about here. With this rising exchange rate, how can one fund these plans? What are alternatives available in getting dollars for payment? It would be good if we discuss and share ideas on this.

catchdwind4rmkd:


Well, since you've been on this plan since first quarter even before the floating of the naira and recession, you are very much to blame for poor planning. I was also in your shoes few months ago but had to accept my ignorance as my dad called it, and forced myself through it. I got this advice from my dad at the time, which maybe too late for your case now but you never can tell... If you really wanna migrate, then it's no use having your money in Naira. It's wise if you get a dollar account and start saving for your trip i.e. save your money in dollars - a more stable currency - than Naira - a fluctuating one. That way, you're certain your money won't lose value even if it doesn't appreciate, and you won't have to worry much about how to fund your plans.

In March when I got my 476 visa, the parallel market rate was about N330/$. I didn't give it any thought until when it reacted to the apparent official devaluation of the Naira and rose to about 360 in June/July. Then, at the advice of my dad (I wasn't meant to be told though), I bought dollars with all my savings in preparation for my travel. By August when I was set to leave, it was N385/$. I was happy, but I still felt sad about March. And now that it's N490/$, I'm quite curious to know what your story might be because we started this journey together bro.

You might want to take a critical look at the market and decide whether to buy some dollars today for tomorrow's journey. Frankly, you really need to have a kind and loving friend or relative abroad that will sell you FX at a significantly lower rate than the parallel market as advised here. The said friends and family members also follow the parallel market. I was in the UK last year and did transfer money home using an agent that did so at almost black market rate. I also got the said dollars from a family member but only at N5 lower than prevailing parallel market rate (360/365). I recalled Bellong offered N265/AUD and no one responded, but after a week people came back crying for the offer. Some of my friends actually bought a lot of dollars in July ahead of their migration plans for January. I'm sure they're over the moon about that decision.

I wish you all the best bro. Hopefully, we'll meet in DownUnder soon.

diggy4real:
Please can I use a student copy of transcript..... That was written boldly across it...."NOT FOR OFFICIAL USE"......for EA assessment? Since schools don't give official copies to students.

mctowel01:

Bro, i think you need to be calm. I think you re being insensitive here.
I consider myself to be fully responsible for the events of my travel plans, despite being amidst certain variable circumstances.
I graduated this year so you all know the complications in instantly funding travel plans especially with patriotic sponsors. Its not akin to withdrawing money directly from an atm. At least you had your personal savings. They say the person wearing a shoe knows where its itching him the most. Nonetheless, I know i have to be more aggressive in my plans, but you make it sound like i ve just been lax. You don't know how crazy its been for me especially in the past few days.
Thanks for the advice, but i would have appreciated if you showed more understanding.

mctowel01:

Bro, i think you need to be calm. I think you re being insensitive here.
I consider myself to be fully responsible for the events of my travel plans, despite being amidst certain variable circumstances.
I graduated this year so you all know the complications in instantly funding travel plans especially with patriotic sponsors. Its not akin to withdrawing money directly from an atm. At least you had your personal savings. They say the person wearing a shoe knows where its itching him the most. Nonetheless, I know i have to be more aggressive in my plans, but you make it sound like i ve just been lax. You don't know how crazy its been for me especially in the past few days.
Thanks for the advice, but i would have appreciated if you showed more understanding.

mctowel01:

Bro, i think you need to be calm. I think you re being insensitive here.
I consider myself to be fully responsible for the events of my travel plans, despite being amidst certain variable circumstances.
I graduated this year so you all know the complications in instantly funding travel plans especially with patriotic sponsors. Its not akin to withdrawing money directly from an atm. At least you had your personal savings. They say the person wearing a shoe knows where its itching him the most. Nonetheless, I know i have to be more aggressive in my plans, but you make it sound like i ve just been lax. You don't know how crazy its been for me especially in the past few days.
Thanks for the advice, but i would have appreciated if you showed more understanding.
Take it easy with him bro, he seems not to appreciate that all fingers are not equal

sammywemmy:
I agree with jamson. In my case, I found someone in Australia willing to sell for me @ 1 AUD = 270 naira. Might b a bit high back den, but was worth it. I credited his account here in Nigeria, while he made d visa payment for me. Just find someone outside d country dat u can trust (TRUST being d operative word, as the money involved is substantial) and make an arrangement with him or her. May God bless our hustle.

cuteannie02:



Good ppl of this forum please am begging o, I need someone in Australia to please help out a sister with this forex problem o, I need to pay my visa fee of 3600 AUD, I only have 10 days to go, I am willing to pay the equivalent in naira, e jor.

dgr8est:


Yeah am aware

Family composition​ Minimum value of net
assets
Individual applicant​ AU$35 000​
Applicant + spouse​ AU$50 000​
Applicant + spouse + one (1)
child​ AU$60 000​
Applicant + spouse + two (2)
children​ AU$65 000​
Please provide a summary in Australian dollars for all
financial assets together with evidence of those
assets (for example, certified copies of bank
statements, share certificates, property valuations,etc

bellong:
Dgr8est,

You can not lay claim to points in work experience until after assessment. Some assessing authorities cut down on years of experience depending on your circumstances. Don't add work experience point yet.

I will advice that you get the MBA transcript and add to the assessment especially for VETASSES.

On the marketing specialist occupation, what Is the minimum academic qualification required for the job?

Aside NT requirement, I am of the opinion that the least you should get in IELTS should be 7 points across band to get 10points from Language skill.

emeify:
Please I need clarification.
Can I just assess my masters degree alone?
How many years experience do I have to provide evidence for? I have worked at my last job for one year - very relevant to the occupation I am applying to.

Do I just submit evidence for that one year alone? Would that be sufficient?
Or do I need to go get evidence for the other four years as well? Or how far back do I have to go?

catchdwind4rmkd:


You got me totally wrong friend. We've been communicating on whatsapp so I know much about your progress and limitations. You may wanna read again as I didn't see any insensitivity in my post. I shared my experience, and that of friends hoping it'll motivate you or help guide your plans and decisions. I'm happy to edit what line(s) you think is out of place. I didn't intend in anyway to be offensive. Apologies if you felt that way. I do wonder though why people prefer consoling words to motivational ones.

IamOpemipo:
Hello good people,i'm a psychenurse..pls is dere any nurse in the ause that's has gone through the whole process?? such individual shld pls gimme aa summary of what to do with recent cost implication. Thanks in adv

mctowel01:

I wasn't t looking for consolation as i dont think i ve failed. I was only pointing you to the fact that you were outrightly blaming me, not knowing how things are going and considering this is Nigeria we are talking about where uncertainties abound. Just like life, some will have it easier, others will have to go harder... I know i m writing my own story... No hard feelings,.. Its all good.

catchdwind4rmkd:


I'm not sure I got you right with regards "nomination". However, if you meant "assessment of your degree", then it's obviously IELTS or any equivalent first as most assessing authorities require proof of English competency. If you actually meant nomination, then you don't need IELTS for you to nominate an occupation you wish to be assessed for. But if you meant "State nomination", then you need to meet the minimum English requirement among others to be nominated by a state. Since, you can't be talking about state nomination without having met DIBP requirements which include having your qualification assessed and evidence of ENGLISH competency, then IELTS or EQUIVALENT ENGLISH TEST takes precedence.

vinoc:
Thanks but I hope I can apply with my Academic module cos dats the one am about writing

bellong:


Yes, you can use it. I wrote academic too