linaluv:
does the australian embassy ask for applicants finger print
an agent was telling my brother today . that finger print isnt neccessary?

how true is that?

there's a place called teleperformance, youre expectected to go there for full biometrics immediately after lodging your visa application..your brother may want to use another agent or do it himself if he can....experience is key in this field

Hello house please pray for me, i lodged my visa application since 6th feb and up till no i have not received it and school starts on monday 27th feb. Queensland university of technology. pls house pray, the suspense and delay is really killing. God bless you all

CJFLEX:
Hello house please pray for me, i lodged my visa application since 6th feb and up till no i have not received it and school starts on monday 27th feb. Queensland university of technology. pls house pray, the suspense and delay is really killing. God bless you all

6 Dec dey here o

Kenyata:


6 Dec dey here o

which school

[quote author=CJFLEX post=53449765] please bro, what and what did you upload while lodging for your visa. I am still waiting for mine since 6th feb so pls tell me what and what you uploaded so I will know of I will add any one i didn't upload. Thanks

linaluv:
does the australian embassy ask for applicants finger print
an agent was telling my brother today . that finger print isnt neccessary?

how true is that?

No finger prints = No visa
No medicals = No visa
No Polio = No visa? Not sure but it is recommended

the travel agent isnt running student visa for him but a work visa.
does it apply to them planing to go there for work(work visa)
he says Australian government have no embassy in Niger, i dont know hot true that is and he also says theres no BIOMETRIC during the VISA Processing.

my brother is currently in Brazil right now.he wants to leave there because life is getting tougher there. no Jobs, many over there are into drugs. its not a good place to raise kids.

we consider him going to Australia through education but it seems the cost of processing australian study visa is on the highj side his budget is 2M. IS Such ammount sufficent to help process every thing
(tuition fees and other travel expenses) will it cover? please i need your advice.

linaluv:
the travel agent isnt running student visa for him but a work visa.

When you say work visa, which of them?

Don't let your brother get jobbed; agents are not magicians- most even cause complications.

Check border.gov.au for the various kinds of visas available, see the closest one(s) applicable to his situation and work towards it.

Fear agents oo!

Read through this thread, might help:

https://www.nairaland.com/3053069/general-guide-australian-permanent-resident

Seconded @ most agents create complications. I am a testifier.

In my opinion, ask your brother to Run......

linaluv:
does the australian embassy ask for applicants finger print
an agent was telling my brother today . that finger print isnt neccessary?

how true is that?

Yes u will do fingerprint, voice recognition by stating your name on record and facial capturing as well

mctowel01:

You know how naija works. I advise you settle one of the officials there if you want to get that card in time. Many people got that card in 2 days.

Hmm,, that was then o, u can only FastTrack the temp, d card is from Abuja o, however, I would try and see ao it goes, thnks for d tip

cuteannie02:


Hmm,, that was then o, u can only FastTrack the temp, d card is from Abuja o, however, I would try and see ao it goes, thnks for d tip

Even if its from Buhari himself, you can still"fast track" if you have the right connections. Wish you luck

Good evening bro, please can i have ur contact.. i need your help by putting me through my student visa application.

ellitexas:
Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper! To God be glory.
Ladies and gentle men...
Visa grant recieved today 20/02/2017.
Application submitted on 14/12/2016
Medicals front loaded in November
After two months he blessed me with the grant today
He is too faithful to fail
For all those still expecting he would hear ur voice and prayers
I cant but appreciate u all for ur guidiance thus far
Pls any one ever booked a flight with travelstart?
Need to book my flight asap to leave dis weekend
Pls views on travel start would be appreciated.

Hello, i benefitted immensly from pples open contibutions on this forum. Asking ur questions here would be more beneficial to u as you would get multiple response from interested nairalanders. Trust me.

holysinner01:
Good evening bro, please can i have ur contact.. i need your help by putting me through my student visa application.

ellitexas:
Hello, i benefitted immensly from pples open contibutions on this forum. Asking ur questions here would be more beneficial to u as you would get multiple response from interested nairalanders. Trust me.

Good morning i will like to know if i hae to use an agent to process or i can process it myself.. i want to apply for a premasters and like how much is the rough estimate to study in Australia??

Hi guys, it's been such a long time I dropped by, I forgot my login details and never had the time to reset the password until now. I would like to share my brief experience, to help those who are planning to come to this great country.

I came in 6 months ago and settling down in Sydney wasn't too difficult for me, because I did my homework well and knew what I was expecting in terms of cost of living and job opportunities. I got a house on gumtree.com.au, my friends helped me tidy my resume, I applied to lots of jobs through seek.com.au, and was lucky to get 2 jobs within my first 3 weeks, so I got to choose the best. I did Cert IV in Disability, and I've been working in the Disability Sector and it's awesome. I also changed my course from Master of Accounting to Bsc Nursing.

Some key points to note:
1. Come through PR or scholarship if you can, the school fees is pure extortion
2.Choose Sydney if you can. It's an awesome city with heaps of opportunities, you'll be tired of jobs. I'm not sure about other cities though.
3. Come with some money that can sustain you for a while cos you don't know when you'll get a job. Not everyone is lucky to get a job as soon as they arrive, and I've seen Naija students live here like church rats cos they came with no plan and expected money to fall from trees as soon as the landed.
4. If you want to get a good job after studies, choose your course carefully. Just because a course can give you PR doesn't mean it can give you jobs upon graduation, except you want to work minimum wage jobs all your life. Accounting/finance is one of the most useless courses here, it's only on PR list cos of the revenue it generates, especially from Asian students, don't make that mistake
5. Disability sector is massive with numerous jobs, get your certificate as soon as you arrive if it's your kind of thing, you'll make enough money to cover your bills. Don't bother about aged care cos the pay is shitty and the job more stressful.
6. Nursing is life, you'll never lack jobs and the pay is excellent. IT is so so, cos too many Indians have infiltrated the field.
7. As a student, you can't work full time or part time; only casual and casual jobs pay higher cos you can't get paid holidays etc. And for casual jobs, Aussies don't care much about degree (there are exceptions of course), job experience is bae, so fix your resume as soon as you arrive.
8. Cost of living is the only negative but the high wages make up for that.
9. Sydney is bae. Endless beaches and parks, great restaurants and bars if you like fine dining like I do, rivers and lakes for nature lovers; the list is truly endless. Makes the high cost of living worth it.
10. Coming to Australia is the best decision I have ever made and I love my life here.

For ladies, fake Naija guys will be all over you as soon as they know you're new, use your brain and don't fall for bullshit, take your time and don't let anyone rush you. If you like dating other races and you're good looking, Aussie men like African girls, you'll have decent men hitting on you, then you'll get to choose the best. Take care of yourself and look sharp even before you leave Naija, loose weight if you're fat. Know your self worth, have a focus and most importantly, don't be slutty cos it won't get you anywhere (I'm saying this cos I know a couple of gals here who think that being easy and slutty will get them a hubby and PR )

If anyone has any questions about Sydney or my school WSU, quote me and I'll respond as soon as I can.

Good luck in your hustles

@ JewelStone
.
I really appreciate your advice and thanks for the valuable tips. I ll like to know the kind of accommodation you got on gumtree in Sydney and the rent range. i m asking because I ve heard Sydney is very expensive, so I expect things to be tough there compared to other areas in terms of accommodation.

MrsCB:
Please I'm looking for job in Adelaide, can anyone please assist me with any type of job, cleaning, dish washing.....etc.

Why don't you try gumtree.com or indeed.com. Might help.

mctowel01:
@ JewelStone
.I really appreciate your advice and thanks for the valuable tips. I ll like to know the kind of accommodation you got on gumtree in Sydney and the rent range. i m asking because I ve heard Sydney is very expensive, so I expect things to be tough there compared to other areas in terms of accommodation.

House share is very common in Sydney cos of the outrageous rents, some people share rooms but it's not my thing. Gumtree has a variety of accommodation options, you can rent a room in a shared house/flat or you can get a flat on your own and split the rent with your friends, depends on your budget.

For rates, it depends on the location and the number of people in the house. It's more expensive the closer you are to Sydney CBD and the popular Northern Beaches. I live in Parramatta and it's slightly cheaper here, you can get a decent private room in a shared house between AUD 170-350 per week. In Sydney CBD, you'll be lucky to get a shared room in a shared house between AUD 200-300, private rooms are lot more pricey. Lol

Sydney is extremely expensive but if you have a good paying job which is easy even for international students, it shouldn't be too much trouble. Which Uni, course and campus are you considering? I can help you check

mrsojephone:


Been Missing In Action

This is my feedback having spent 7 months, Melbourne, RMIT, Job opportunities.
Melbourne is a good place to be, multicultural et all but then Job opportunities for student and their spouse varies from housekeeping, factory hand and cleaning generally. Last time i checked age care and childcare institutions are not enrolling peeps on student visa.

RMIT, for the new students welcome. I've seen a lot of questions as regards payment of fees, please note that you are expected to pay up your fees after 1 month of resumption thus come prepared ooh,
Also instalment payment is allowed in your 2nd year, you can only access instalment payment in your 2nd yr.


Welldone to all the ogas on this forum that didn't give up. God bless you all, those expecting their grants soon it will land.

I've only spent a month in Melbourne, but here is what i have to say.

Melbourne is great.....thats why it has always been voted the most liveable city in the world for a while now.
The diversity, the road network(Train, Bus, Tram), people, foods, jobs.
I would count myself as one of the lucky ones, i got a job in my 1st 2weeks, a car wash job actually. Most people don't have that luck. Its good to mingle and ask questions so one dont miss way. After my back nearly scattered i stopped, cos it wasn't easy at all but had to do it,had to stand for up to 8hrs with little pay. Then left for a housekeeping job which had been ok so far.
Lots of jobs opportunities in Melbourne, but most of them involves standing, long hours standing. But if you can work hard, you wont have much problems. Part from sch, get extra moni for a course in Individaul Support (Aged Care, Disability). They'll take about 5months to get you prepared. Its the best paying job for stdnts.
Classes are nice, people are ready to help.
Learn to drive, cars are essential here. 80% of jobs come with cars, no cars no jobs. Get 9ja licence.
The weather here is sumtin else....today its very cold, tomorrow its very hot, prepare for anything.
Overall Melbourne is a nice place to be. Sydney I've heard to be a nice place too, but standard of living is quite expensive to that of Melbourne.

Always praying for those preparing to come down here and those expecting grants.

And God would surely bless the ladies and gentlemen trying their best in this forum answering questions and always trying to help out.

You are the real MVPs
#WehdoneSirs

JewelStone:



For rates, it depends on the location and the number of people in the house. It's more expensive the closer you are to Sydney CBD and the popular Northern Beaches. I live in Parramatta and it's slightly cheaper here, you can get a decent private room in a shared house between AUD 170-350 per week. In Sydney CBD, you'll be lucky to get a shared room in a shared house between AUD 200-300, private rooms are lot more pricey. Lol

Sydney is extremely expensive but if you have a good paying job which is easy even for international students, it shouldn't be too much trouble. Which Uni, course and campus are you considering? I can help you check

Thanks for the detailed reply. I ve actually submitted my EOI application for PR, currently awaiting an ITA. So I m not applying on a study visa but I prefer seeing things from the difficult angles of a student.

mctowel01:
Thanks for the detailed reply. I ve actually submitted my EOI application for PR, currently awaiting an ITA. So I m not apply on a study visa but I prefer seeing things from the difficult angles of a student.

Good on you, PR is the best way to come here as it makes your life significantly easier. In reference to your original question, if you have a family, house share may not be convenient, you may have to get a flat which is more expensive. So It depends on your situation. But family or not, I would still choose Sydney. I know it seems very tough initially, but it gets easier once you get a job.

[quote author=JewelStone post=53973561]Hi guys, it's been such a long time I dropped by, I forgot my login details and never had the time to reset the password until now. I would like to share my brief experience, to help those who are planning to come to this great country.

I came in 6 months ago and settling down in Sydney wasn't too difficult for me, because I did my homework well and knew what I was expecting in terms of cost of living and job opportunities. I got a house on gumtree.com.au, my friends helped me tidy my resume, I applied to lots of jobs through seek.com.au, and was lucky to get 2 jobs within my first 3 weeks, so I got to choose the best. I did Cert IV in Disability, and I've been working in the Disability Sector and it's awesome. I also changed my course from Master of Accounting to Bsc



Thanls a lot dear for the worderful advice.May God bless you.please i want to ask how long did it take you to get the cert iv in disability and how much does it cost. Tnks

JewelStone:
Hi guys,

Thanks girl for your encouraging post.it 's a great morale booster.

How long was your disability course?

@bblessed,
Thanks for your kind words, God bless you too dear. I did my training at a private college, it took about 1 month plus placement and it cost $1,350. It was an abridged course, public colleges take about 6 months. I learnt that things have changed now due to new government regulations but I'm not too sure. I'll ring the college I did mine and get more info on the changes, and will update.

oknee:
Thanks girl for your encouraging post.it 's a great morale booster.
How long was your disability course?

Awww...glad I could be of help. Please see my reply above regarding the course duration.

@JewelStone..

Nice update from you.
l can only but wish you the best in your endeavours.
You mentioned IT so so...Lol
Kindly emphasise more....

Hello house! I read microbiology and intended going for masters of public health, but was was adviced to go for nursing. To be honest I'd prefer another option besides nursing. I'd like to know if going for environmental management is a good choice. Although it isn't on d SOL but it is in on the CSOL. Thank you

Environmental management or food science*

JewelStone:
@bblessed,
Thanks for your kind words, God bless you too dear. I did my training at a private college, it took about 1 month plus placement and it cost $1,350. It was an abridged course, public colleges take about 6 months. I learnt that things have changed now due to new government regulations but I'm not too sure. I'll ring the college I did mine and get more info on the changes, and will update.



Awww...glad I could be of help. Please see my reply above regarding the course duration.

Thanks dear,nice one

[quote author=JewelStone post=53973561]Hi guys, it's been such a long time I dropped by, I forgot my login details and never had the time to reset the password until now. I would like to share my brief experience, to help those who are planning to come to this great country.

I came in 6 months ago and settling down in Sydney wasn't too difficult for me, because I did my homework well and knew what I was expecting in terms of cost of living and job opportunities. I got a house on gumtree.com.au, my friends helped me tidy my resume, I applied to lots of jobs through seek.com.au, and was lucky to get 2 jobs within my first 3 weeks, so I got to choose the best. I did Cert IV in Disability, and I've been working in the Disability Sector and it's awesome. I also changed my course from Master of Accounting to Bsc Nursing.

Some key points to note:
1. Come through PR or scholarship if you can, the school fees is pure extortion
2.Choose Sydney if you can. It's an awesome city with heaps of opportunities, you'll be tired of jobs. I'm not sure about other cities though.
3. Come with some money that can sustain you for a while cos you don't know when you'll get a job. Not everyone is lucky to get a job as soon as they arrive, and I've seen Naija students live here like church rats cos they came with no plan and expected money to fall from trees as soon as the landed.
4. If you want to get a good job after studies, choose your course carefully. Just because a course can give you PR doesn't mean it can give you jobs upon graduation, except you want to work minimum wage jobs all your life. Accounting/finance is one of the most useless courses here, it's only on PR list cos of the revenue it generates, especially from Asian students, don't make that mistake
5. Disability sector is massive with numerous jobs, get your certificate as soon as you arrive if it's your kind of thing, you'll make enough money to cover your bills. Don't bother about aged care cos the pay is shitty and the job more stressful.
6. Nursing is life, you'll never lack jobs and the pay is excellent. IT is so so, cos too many Indians have infiltrated the field.
7. As a student, you can't work full time or part time; only casual and casual jobs pay higher cos you can't get paid holidays etc. And for casual jobs, Aussies don't care much about degree (there are exceptions of course), job experience is bae, so fix your resume as soon as you arrive.
8. Cost of living is the only negative but the high wages make up for that.
9. Sydney is bae. Endless beaches and parks, great restaurants and bars if you like fine dining like I do, rivers and lakes for nature lovers; the list is truly endless. Makes the high cost of living worth it.
10. Coming to Australia is the best decision I have ever made and I love my life here.

For ladies, fake Naija guys will be all over you as soon as they know you're new, use your brain and don't fall for bullshit, take your time and don't let anyone rush you. If you like dating other races and you're good looking, Aussie men like African girls, you'll have decent men hitting on you, then you'll get to choose the best. Take care of yourself and look sharp even before you leave Naija, loose weight if you're fat. Know your self worth, have a focus and most importantly, don't be slutty cos it won't get you anywhere (I'm saying this cos I know a couple of gals here who think that being easy and slutty will get them a hubby and PR )

If anyone has any questions about Sydney or my school WSU, quote me and I'll respond as soon as I can.

Good luck in your hustles


@JewelStone thanks for this wonderful piece, please what are the opportunities available for people who wants to study special education, i mean in terms of getting a job and pr? and is ur sch part of the AL1?

hello house pls if u want to pay for sch fees or want pta pls buzz its more than available. i work with a financial institution u wld get at official rate nor black market