lasisig5:
I have degree in Microbiology but I’m thinking of going for Bachelor in Nursing, I don’t know anyone has done such here in this forum like I want to be sure if the visa officer won’t query me why I’m going for bachelors again after I already have bachelors in Microbiology
Please what’s my chances of securing a visa.

explorer00:


Thanks for the response .. but won’t they verify it from the school I attended ? After submitting the transcript?

AyaE:


The problem with changing your age doesn't even lie with the transcript. Aussie schools don't really use affidavits anymore. They would rather ask for NPC. Do you have a current/expired international passport? Does it carry your real age? If you do then changing the age is a process that starts from BVN. The change on your passport also has to be from Abuja.
If you don't, then you would need about 2 or more documents to change it. Do you have a current/expired driver's license, voter's card or national ID card? Does it carry your real age? What age does your waec result carry?
I had this problem and I just decided to risk it and use my real age. I was 29 when I got the visa.
If you can change your age then change it. It will increase your chances of a visa truly. An NPC doc will suffice as proof for the errors on your transcript and waec. You have to also remember that you must prove your gap years and have documents to show for it. Can your claimed year fit into this gap?
Note: it's always best to be truthful in your application however if you must lie, make sure your lie is sitting on a SOLID ROCK and nothing can shake it.

Ufodeking:
That is reason you have affidavit for backup.

AyaE:
Hello Guys, my grant just came in today!!!!
Thanks to everyone who has contributed on this thread one way or the other on this thread. It has helped immensely.
My time line:
Submitted application-31st July 2019
Conditional offer- 15th July 2019
CoE- 24th November 2019
Biometrics- 27th December 2019
Submitted Visa Application- 25th January 2020
IELTS Score- 7.0 (I had a minimum band score of 7.0 so my average was 7.0). I got a waiver from the school so I didn't need IELTS for school admission. My agent advised I write one for visa so I did.
School- Flinders University
Sponsor's account: My maternal uncle. Submitted 2 bank statements. One had 18m and the other was a fixed deposit account that matures every 30days. It had 13m.
Course- Social work (masters)
BSc- Microbiology

Submitted my credentials, letter from sponsor, proof of relationship to sponsor (uncle & Mum's NPC) and sponsor's account statement. I didn't submit payslips or my account statement sha.
Challenges faced: I already had an MSc in Microbiology so applying for a second masters was what I had to prove. Plus, with Social Work being a high risk course I had to write a convincing SOP. (I can share that with anyone interested cos mehn this took me like a month to write). My work experience was also a bonus cos I work as a care assistant.

SnowdropO:
Hi everyone. I just joined this forum because I have some questions I can't seem to find answer to within the long thread.
I applied to UniMelb (masters by research) last year and i still haven't heard from them (the application closed in Dec). My page says "application pending" which is supposed to say "application assessment" if they have started working it. I have sent several emails about the status of my application but they will respond with "...will forward your request to admissions and you will hear from them"
Spoke to someone who recently got admission in another uni there (Adelaide) and he said he used an agent, that they are faster than applying directly.
I want to know it this is true for UniMelb too before I spend 150-200k on an agent. Is there anyone here that got admission into the uni or is in the same situation as me? If there is anyone that got admitted there, can I know what you did in your case?

Insanity:
Hello house,

I am new in this Aussie forum and I wish to get some information before I start.
I am a Civil Engineer graduate with 6 years experience, I want to apply for Masters in any of the AL1 schools, i have checked the PR route but my points is 60, I didn't make the cutoff for 189. I graduated with 2.1 for my undergrad. and I will be writing my Pearson in a few weeks time because I have only IELTS general test at the moment which I think won't be accepted.

My questions are;
1. How much do I need in my account for the visa application?
2. Do I need Statement of account to apply to AL1 schools?
3. Can I use UKEAS for my application, as they are free? How good are they in the admission application? Any personal review from anyone that has used them before?
4. I have 14million in my account and I will be sponsoring myself, is this amount enough for the admission and visa application checks?
5. Any engineering masters program in the AL1 schools for November 2020 entry? I think I'm late for July admissions.

Please, help me out with any other information I don't have.

Thanks a lot for your assistance

ChiefDaddy1:


Please what is AL1 schools. Is university of melbourne among.

AyaE:


Lol...I had this same fear. I have a BSc in Microbiology and an MSc in medical microbiology. I applied for a second MSc degree. Just apply and increase your chances of getting a visa by showing strong ties to home, taking ielts and passing, get a 'good' sponsor and write a really convincing sop as to why you want to do a second bsc. Back it up with prayer and faith. You'll be fine.

lasisig5:
Thanks for your comment, please did you make use of agent in your own application and my other fear is that I have been a refused a post graduate Study permit twice from Canada

My Canada application is post graduate I’m thinking sudden change to Bsc now after might be somehow.
Please I need your comments

ChiefDaddy1:


Please bro I will need a samle of your sop. Thanks and God bless the rest of your journey

AyaE:
People keep calling me bro sha. I'm kukuma female. Send me an email pls.

AyaE:
NPC means national population census abi commission. I'm not sure. I know it costs about 13k and it gets ready after 2weeks. That's what I submitted as proof of relationship between my mum and sponsor. Also for marriage certificate (since my mum lost hers).

You don't seem to have a lot of 'potentially risky' documents. That's good since you want to change the age. I wish you all the best. Also, proving your 7year gap year is not a problem. You were in school at that time so it covers for it.
All the best!

Thanks for the response i so much appreciate it .
I don’t have int’l passport ,never done it before , reason is because I know this kind of problem will surface in the......]

ChiefDaddy1:

I want to be sure how seamless it is to get a PR as a student in Aussie and how many years of post graduate work permit you can get.

Dereformer:


Thanks. I appreciate your candid advice.

I will take the bull by the horn.

We are all moving in.

JewelStone:
My advice to prospective student visa applicants:

There's never been a better time to apply for student visa! Australian Universities rely on international students for funding, and they are currently struggling due to the COVID-19 situation. As soon as lockdown is lifted and international travel resumes, Unis will be desperate to admit international students. The PM is already considering letting international students in soon so I predict visas will be issued en masse to eligible applicants.

So prepare yourself, choose a useful course and put in a good application ASAP.


Goodluck!

AyaE:
Hello Guys, my grant just came in today!!!!
Thanks to everyone who has contributed on this thread one way or the other on this thread. It has helped immensely.
My time line:
Submitted application-31st July 2019
Conditional offer- 15th July 2019
CoE- 24th November 2019
Biometrics- 27th December 2019
Submitted Visa Application- 25th January 2020
IELTS Score- 7.0 (I had a minimum band score of 7.0 so my average was 7.0). I got a waiver from the school so I didn't need IELTS for school admission. My agent advised I write one for visa so I did.
School- Flinders University
Sponsor's account: My maternal uncle. Submitted 2 bank statements. One had 18m and the other was a fixed deposit account that matures every 30days. It had 13m.
Course- Social work (masters)
BSc- Microbiology

Submitted my credentials, letter from sponsor, proof of relationship to sponsor (uncle & Mum's NPC) and sponsor's account statement. I didn't submit payslips or my account statement sha.
Challenges faced: I already had an MSc in Microbiology so applying for a second masters was what I had to prove. Plus, with Social Work being a high risk course I had to write a convincing SOP. (I can share that with anyone interested cos mehn this took me like a month to write). My work experience was also a bonus cos I work as a care assistant.
Sometime in December the bank statement I used for the school admission could no longer be used cos he had to move the funds to another bank for investment reasons. He had to submit another letter to this effect. He also had to back it up with the fixed deposit account.
School resumes on Monday so if anyone could help with flight and accommodation links, I'd be most grateful.

Thank God!!!!!!!

AyaE:
People keep calling me bro sha. I'm kukuma female. Send me an email pls.

FieryJoe:


Thanks for sharing this. My wife just applied for social work at Australia College of Psychology but her first degree is in Accounting. She has work experience in child and home care. We will need you to share your SOP with us to assist in this application. My email: lab_ejide@yahoo.com.
Thanks

valveraaaa:
Pls my agent told me that i should just differ till next year march as australia may not open their borders soon,i have paid for my school fees and have been issued a coe its just remaining to file for my visa,but the agent told me that i will be asked to resume online from my country and visa will be delayed that means i may eventually start and end my course online so its better to differ and start in march.please dear house should i believe this?

VickayThrills:
Hi everyone...

I want to THANK YOU for all the assistance you've been dishing out on this platform so far.�

First, I was advised to write IELTS here in my last message and I'm preparing for it now.�
Please, I'll also appreciate any assistance with some materials for the preparation if possible. I have some materials I got online, but will appreciate more to help me better.

Secondly, I want to apply for Masters in Social Work and I have a B.A in History & International Studies. I'm looking at Monash University, is the school commendable?
I'm open to any other suggestions, please.