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Travel / Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by veryconcluded: 7:51am On Dec 20, 2019 |
My Journey My departure experience from Nigerian Airport was as usual, nothing ghen ghen. I had a stop over at Abu Dhabi and Perth, unknown to me Australia is really a big country cos it took me additional six hours from Perth to Sydney. I dare not make such mistake again My Stopover experience? When I landed at the Abu Dhabi airport, the overzealous airport staff selected me out of the crowd, being the only black and a Nigerian, I knew what this was only a time wasting process started asking silly questions of why I was going to Australia and why I was studying the course I chose. Not even in Australia yet and I am going through all this, despite a valid student's visa. A little clumsy at Perth Airport with all my goodbye nigeria luggage, cos you had to take a bus from the international to the local airport, thankfully i was able to get the Trolley Cart using the Aud coins I had on me because I had my currency changed at Abu dhabi. Nothing remarkable at Perth Airport. * What are the immigration rules to follow? Do not bring growing seeds, anything that can be cracked like beans, nuts. Instead have them all blended and in air tight white bags.You can google Australia incoming passenger card to get familiar with their forbidden foods. Please declare every thing. I declared my wooden stick (omorogun). Have an address that you will be staying handy and also an Australian phone cos you will be asked to fill this in the form. * How did you carry all that cash with you? I had just $4000 us dollars, which was declared . * Can you open bank account while still in Naija? I opened a NAB account which I opened online in Nigeria, and they actually sent the welcome letter to my home address in Lagos. I had my handy eftpos card waiting to be picked up at my selected branch when I got to Australia. * Which State/suburb did you settle in and why? Just like most people, it is where you know someone that you feel comfortable to settle in. I settled in popular gbogbo ero in Liverpool, Sydney . You find a lot of migrants there * Driving in Australia? How long can you use your Naija driving license before you get Aussie license? Hmmmm. This one pass me. It took me a long while to get used to be comfortable driving, I used my Nigeria driving for a year then it expired, kept renewing the Nigeria International driver license yearly for 2 years, until I got the permanent residency then I had no choice but to sit for the dreaded driving test, almost had a heart attack in my preparation. I had to go for a crash driving lesson at the rate of 40 dollars per hr for 4 hrs in 2 weeks. Thank God for that, cos that Naija driving would have failed me woefully. I cannot risk the license taken at all. * Where you live and why you like it or don't like it? Tips on choosing the right neighborhood, mortgage plans, proximity to work etc. Levels changed after no more school fees, we had to move to a quiet neighborhood cos it is closer to kids school. There is really no tips, depends on how much you are willing to pay for the accommodation and proximity to school, station/bus stop, and work Mortgage plan is seriously on the way, tired of the agent peering into your house during the house inspection not to talk of the liability called house rent. * How easy was it to settle in, with your kids? How did you go about finding the right schools for them? What is their school system like for toddlers (age 5 and below)? There is pre-school for 4years old As a parent of little ones , at least a quarter of your income goes to child care. Damn, it was really expensive. Thankfully, we had couple of friends around that sometimes helped to care for our little ones, but remember it is do me I do you and this also comes with a bit of begging and often disappointment. * Can a mother combine work and taking care of the kids? Easier if the kids are older, not less than 8 years. It is possible but one of the parents will have a flexible shift. Here in Australia, it is not mother thing, it is parent thing. * Tips on how to cloth and cope with the cold weather Easy, just like nigeria weather most times of the year. Thankfully, I visited a boutique in lagos before coming and got really beautiful clothes because they don't really have nice female outfits aside their jeans and tops, the classy quality ones are ridiculously expensive. Meanwhile you will get them at affordable prices in Nigeria, UK or America. * How much does your family survive on in a month? It is an expensive place, you cannot risk not getting a good well job. By the way, I was scammed when I was new in town. Got employed by a guy but was not paid for my job, at least if he wont pay he will talk - I used the guy as a work reference to get my accommodation and my 2nd job which was a step to greater heights. Praying for bountiful rain upon the land of Australia and Merry Christmas Everyone. 25 Likes 4 Shares |
Travel / Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by veryconcluded: 1:01am On Dec 20, 2019 |
[quote author=Tonero123 post=84970958][/quote] Great to see that Malmo has provided a better option. Deeper life is a great family, and they will guide you through and render every assistance required. I wish you the best |
Travel / Re: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by veryconcluded: 12:42pm On Dec 16, 2019 |
Hi Tonero123, Renting an apartment in Aussie hardly works like nigeria. You will need to visit the place prior to signing the lease agreement. Moreover, you will not be available till February. The landlords love their money silly, and won't leave the apartments vacation. An option is to check Airbnb temporary stay and filter the price. Tonero123: |
Travel / Re: DIY Guide To Australian Permanent Resident Visa - Part 2 by veryconcluded: 11:27pm On Aug 16, 2018 |
Frequently Asked Questions NSW 190 Nomination Where can I find the NSW priority occupation list? The NSW priority occupation list for the 2018-19 financial year is available for download from the NSW Department of Industry website. Will there be a Stream 2 occupation list this program year? No, only occupations on the NSW priority list for 2018-19 will be considered for NSW nomination this program year. My occupation appears on the Department of Home Affairs Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List, but not on the NSW priority list, can I still submit an EOI for NSW nomination? Only EOIs with occupations that appear on the NSW priority list will be considered for NSW nomination. I submitted my EOI last financial year, do I need to submit a new EOI for the new financial year? EOIs remain active for two years. Your EOI will be considered within this two year period so long as your occupation is on the current NSW priority occupation list, and you meet the minimum 65 points requirement for the visa. When does NSW send invitations to apply for nomination? We send invitations to apply for NSW nomination ongoing throughout the financial year. There are no set dates for invitations to be sent. I’ve submitted my EOI through SkillSelect, when can I expect to hear from NSW? You will only receive correspondence from us if you are invited to apply for NSW nomination. We do not send acknowledgement emails after you have submitted your EOI, provide updates on your EOI, or provide information on your ranking or estimate whether you will be invited. We determine how many invitations are issued on an ongoing basis, with only the top-ranking candidates in each occupation category will be the first to be invited to I’m unable to find work in NSW, can you please grant me permission to move to a different state? Receiving a NSW nomination to apply for the skilled subclass 190 visa comes with an obligation that you and your dependants live and work in NSW for the first two years of your visa. This period commences when you permanently enter the country, or in the case you are already onshore, from the date your visa is granted by the Department of Home Affairs. I’ve submitting my application for NSW nomination, how long before it will be assessed by your office? Once we receive a complete application for nomination, we will aim to finalise within six weeks. How can I phone your office? If you need to speak with us please call NSW Business and Skilled Migration on +61 2 9934 0702 between 10am and 12.30pm, Monday to Friday. |
Travel / Re: DIY Guide To Australian Permanent Resident Visa - Part 2 by veryconcluded: 2:05am On Aug 03, 2018 |
Tuteso: Thank you Tuteso, my first degree was totally different (sociology) but i had over 8 years in banking as a marketer so they deducted 3 years to replace my education |
Travel / Re: DIY Guide To Australian Permanent Resident Visa - Part 2 by veryconcluded: 8:44am On Aug 02, 2018 |
Financial Investment Adviser (222311) 190 visa Application 80 points ( including state nomination) Onshore Timeline to the Glory of God and shame of the devil Vetasses positive Assessment - Feb 2017 Attempted 3 IELTS, 1 Toefl, 3 PTE in Australia - April to Dec 2017. I could not get band 7 in all these, got very fustrated and travelled to dubai in Jan 2018 to write PTE, paid for two tests and was finally able to get band 8. Bear in mind, this was my major delay. Nsw invitation and Approval - March 2018 190 visa application- 05/04/2018 190 visa grant for me, spouse n 2 kids- 02/08/2018. Hmmmmm, this journey has not been easy at all (understatement) it had consumed a lot of money and peace because we are onshore. It has been God all though. I pray for the same blessing that i and my family have received today to spread across to everyone expecting same. Make hay while the sun shines. 21 Likes |
Travel / Re: DIY Guide To Australian Permanent Resident Visa - Part 2 by veryconcluded: 8:19am On Aug 02, 2018 |
bellong: Thank you Bellong for your selflessness. God bless you |
Travel / Re: DIY Guide To Australian Permanent Resident Visa - Part 2 by veryconcluded: 7:27am On Aug 02, 2018 |
All thanks be to God. Eagle has landed. Still in a big shock. Details coming soon |
Travel / Re: DIY Guide To Australian Permanent Resident Visa - Part 2 by veryconcluded: 9:05am On Jul 09, 2018 |
saintandsinnerz: Hi, you may want to check this https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/Lega/Lega/Form/Immi-FAQs/how-can-i-extend-my-stay. If code 8503 is on any granted visa, it means that you are not allowed a further stay in Australia after the visa expiry date. You will need to exit and apply for a new visa before you can come in. |
Travel / Re: DIY Guide To Australian Permanent Resident Visa - Part 2 by veryconcluded: 9:40am On Jun 08, 2018 |
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Travel / Re: General Guide To Australian Permanent Resident Visa Through Skilled Migration. by veryconcluded: 1:33pm On Apr 11, 2017 |
Hi Buddie14, Sorry to hear about your assessment. You can check the job description for financial advisor, and ensure that your letter of reference relates with what is stated in the role. You can also try the sales manager, but pls ensure you read through the job descriptions well amd criteria. Bear in mind that you will have a lot of packaging and preparation to do. [quote author=Buddie14 post=55471121] 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General Guide To Australian Permanent Resident Visa Through Skilled Migration. by veryconcluded: 2:26pm On Mar 25, 2017 |
ada4all: You will pouch the physical forms with your passport attached, and also a copy of your bio-data page to your person in Nigeria, i dont think your scanned copies will be accepted |
Travel / Re: General Guide To Australian Permanent Resident Visa Through Skilled Migration. by veryconcluded: 7:16am On Mar 25, 2017 |
ada4all: Hi Ada, I tried using them but their price is ridiculously expensive, so i just dismissed them sharply. I can forward the forms to you, then you fill it and pouch the hard copy with a copy of your passport to a friend or relative in Nigeria to do it for you and scan back or pouch, it is far cheaper |
Travel / Re: General Guide To Australian Permanent Resident Visa Through Skilled Migration. by veryconcluded: 1:05pm On Feb 21, 2017 |
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Travel / Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by veryconcluded: 10:03am On May 13, 2016 |
shinerpoly: Hi, you will include the birth certificate of your daughter and your wedding certificate. All certificates are to be certified because you are submitting photocopies. I am kind of curious why you dont want to include them in your application even if they are not going to travel with you. Your mind will always be at peace because they can join you anytime |
Travel / Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by veryconcluded: 10:06pm On Feb 11, 2016 |
malkinburg: Nigerian MasterCards and Visacards do work perfectly well but the exchange rate, atm usage charges and amount that can be withdrawn differs according to the bank. The more cards you have the better for you, as at today when I used my stanbic card, the rate was N220 and charge was N240. Still the best rate though when compared to others but has the lowest amount to be withdrawn from Atm, max withdrawal is $200 daily and $1000 monthly. Gtb is $400 daily and $1000 monthly 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by veryconcluded: 9:55pm On Feb 11, 2016 |
cremeuc: Yes it is very expensive |
Travel / Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by veryconcluded: 12:19am On Feb 10, 2016 |
Demi10: I got an enrollment letter from my school ,extended my single oshc to family oshc and made copies of their oshc cards, all sighted by justice of peace in Sydney and dispatched these documents with nomination form 919 to my family in Nigeria. I will advise you to use DHL cos I used standard postage and it took roughly a month to arrive in Nigeria. My family submitted birth and marriage certificates,my sop (not sure if it is needed) just to avoid issues, wedding/family pictures, copies of yellow card. That is all 4 Likes |
Travel / Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by veryconcluded: 9:45am On Feb 09, 2016 |
MaxiDj: Congratulations. I know that feeling. Welcome to Sydney 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by veryconcluded: 9:44am On Feb 09, 2016 |
Demi10: I have sent an hello message to your mail |
Travel / Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by veryconcluded: 12:21pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
Congrats Enyinna I really thank God for his mercies towards me and my family, I have been worried sick about their visa but kept praying hard and having faith. They applied on the 10th of December 2015 and visa was granted today. My hubby and two kids will be joining me soon. I pray for every other applicants, that Pretoria will be shower you all with love before Valentine day in Jesus Name (Amen) 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by veryconcluded: 12:59am On Jan 28, 2016 |
Graham355: @ graham @ alcreas, congrats to you both and welcome to Sydney. I wish you the best in your endeavours 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by veryconcluded: 4:06pm On Jan 13, 2016 |
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Travel / Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by veryconcluded: 2:15pm On Jan 06, 2016 |
University Business degrees Engineering/science Arts and education University of New England $18,440 $23,800 $20,200 Charles Darwin University $19,360 $24,320 $17,808 Southern Cross University $19,520 $26,400 $19,520 University of Southern Queensland $19,600 $25,680 $19,280 University of the Sunshine Coast $19,800 $24,600 $19,800 Charles Sturt University $21,600 $28,000 $17,600 CQUniversity $22,380 $28,080 $21,600 Flinders University $22,400 $28,700 $23,300 Victoria University $22,600 $24,800 $20,400 Australian Catholic University $22,680 $20,000 Griffith University $22,790 $28,982 $23,500 University of Canberra $22,890 $28,220 $20,350 Swinburne University of Technology $23,294 $29,450 $21,890 Western Sydney University $23,560 $27,680 $22,000 University of Newcastle $23,685 $30,400 $23,840 Federation University Australia $24,000 $28,000 $22,600 James Cook University $24,000 $30,000 $24,000 La Trobe University $24,800 $29,260 $23,970 University of Tasmania $25,000 $28,500 $24,500 University of Wollongong $25,440 $30,576 $22,944 Edith Cowan University $26,000 $24,560 $24,160 Deakin University $26,000 $32,000 $24,120 Queensland University of Technology $26,600 $29,600 $28,600 University of South Australia $27,000 $31,500 $23,700 Murdoch University $27,060 $30,060 $25,260 Curtin University of Technology $27,600 $35,600 $27,200 RMIT University $27,840 $33,600 $25,920 University of Technology Sydney $28,464 $32,324 $24,576 Bond University $33,112 $33,112 $33,112 Macquarie University $33,390 $34,980 $29,680 University of Adelaide $33,500 $33,500 $27,500 University of Western Australia $34,000 $36,316 $28,500 University of Queensland $34,611 $36,608 $26,500 University of Melbourne $36,426 $36,182 $30,092 Australian National University $37,104 $37,104 $34,944 University of New South Wales $37,440 $39,360 $30,480 Monash University $38,000 $37,900 $27,700 University of Sydney $38,000 $40,000 $34,000 culled from https://universityreviews.com.au/lowest-tuition-fees/ (last updated 3 Nov 2015) 2 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by veryconcluded: 10:18am On Dec 22, 2015 |
Hello peeps, I just got to read that CBN is planning to stop naira cards from working abroad from Jan 1st 2016. This decision will definitely affect some of us still spending naira, is there anyone with suggestion on how to spend your naira in Australia after Jan 1st? Please share, In the interim, I did a withdrawal on Sunday and the rate is N211 for access bank while stanbic was N191. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by veryconcluded: 1:39am On Dec 06, 2015 |
chetaRay: Hello ChetaRay, I did not submit my offer letter because i felt it may be confusing but I submitted a reference letter from my employer which stated when I joined the organization and my current position and pay package. I hope this answers your question |
Travel / Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by veryconcluded: 8:06am On Dec 05, 2015 |
scholly: Hi, I am sorry to hear about your refusals. I am kind of interested to know why you were refused if you wont mind sharing the story, cos my family will soon apply and I am seriously expecting them |
Travel / Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by veryconcluded: 9:34am On Nov 28, 2015 |
Palla: Very funny (lol) i am sorry but i could not stop laughing. Can you please tell us the name of the agent so that other nairalanders will avoid him, but did your friend actually believe all that lies? and does the agent think it is Nigeria embassy that the application is going to. All sorts 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by veryconcluded: 11:24pm On Nov 23, 2015 |
scholly: Hello Scholly, my school has a job board that advertises jobs online which helped me in the first two jobs but the other one was via Google.In addition, please bear in mind that you need australian references in your resume, my brethren in church helped in that area. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by veryconcluded: 10:45am On Nov 23, 2015 |
chuckdee13: I guess my first job helped to build that area, though that one lasted just two weeks but who cares cos I added it to my resume and it helped me to get invitations from the others. Moreover, I ensured that my resume contained my job duties from naija and is very detailed |
Travel / Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by veryconcluded: 4:21am On Nov 22, 2015 |
pelumitund: Hi Pelumi, I really won't mind you guys coming over but February is a long time to wait for. I won't be able to wait till then, the house rent is crazily expensive so I need someone to share the bills soon. Thanks for dropping by |
Travel / Re: General Australian student Visa Enquiries Part 2 by veryconcluded: 8:43pm On Nov 21, 2015 |
bhanjjie: Naaah, I am on a student visa. I will emphasise on being prayerful in all you do and do your best to get the first job in what you like to do (mine is in customer services) and your resume should be very good.immediately you come, start looking for jobs (I got mine online and the school job board), ensure you apply for at least 2 jobs a day or more. Advertise yourself well in the resume and sell yourself well in the interview, remember Naija no dey carry last 4 Likes |
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