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00francis:
Hello Brethren,

I have done PTE in Sydney and Scored 90 in all bands on the second attempt. First Attempt was 84 75 82 85 LRSW. So Australia is the only place I actually got the speaking. Had 2 tests in London(Speaking was around 50 & 60) and 1 test in Nigeria(all bands had useless results). So please do not be discouraged...It is possible.

Can't say i did anything special or used any materials different from what is obtainable here. Frankly i was just tired from all the English wahala. Between 2016-2017 i took 9 IELTS Test (6 In UK and 3 in Sydney). In all these tests they were claiming my writing was poor alternating between 7 &7.5 while other bands were always alternating between 8, 8.5, and 9. I believe i appealed 4 of the results, which proved to be a colossal waste of time and money. There was a particular result IELTS withheld for an extra 2 weeks after all results were released, saying they were checking the integrity of the scores( i would like to believe i had 9 in all bands to warrant the stress, but it was eventually released as LRWS 9, 9, 7.5 & 8.5. So i completely lost faith in IELTS.

I was only motivated to sit for PTE when my friend came back with an 85 in speaking here in Sydney. It hit me...ah ah! I speak English Chuks na...SO YES YOU CAN!

I guess what worked for me was going in there with a mentality that this was really the last test. Mic positioning is important and i used stresses in my speech(sounding like Oyibo). I kept talking even when i was talking rubbish in the describe image part...basically don't stutter, just keep flowing( don't overuse fillers like uhmm, you know...and others).

I cant say i practiced a lot because after the first attempt, you'll basically have no motivation to study...after all being Nigerians, we've been speaking English all our lives, so what else is there to study.

I believe the most important part of this journey is believing you can do it...and having that conviction that i am not coming back here for a repeat.

Hmmmm this is WAWU!!!

00francis:
GRANT! GRANT! GRANT! So I finally met the light at the end of this PR tunnel.

I am very grateful to the originators and active contributors of this very resourceful thread...the great wealth of information here has been invaluable.

BSc. Mechatronics.

12/06/16 EA Positive Outcome...Was Offered Professional Engineer NEC but i rejected it and Opted to submit another CDR based application for mechanical engineering. They finally gave me Technologist.

After 9 IELTS and 5 PTE tests, i finally got 20pts for English with one PTE result in Oct 2017.

20/10/2017 EOI 70pts...Did not originally plan to claim my 3 years experience because of cash payment mode and company currently is out of business. I thought it would be too hard to provide ing document. When the whole skillselect drama with high points started, I had to get tax documents, payslips, employment contract and reference letter to my claims.

09/11/2017 ITA
17/11/2017 Application Lodged
12/02/2018 CO to transcripts, submit PTE result online, form 80 and AFP check.
21/04/2018 GRANT

congrats...which university did you attend? and was your course a 4year course?

00francis:
GRANT! GRANT! GRANT! So I finally met the light at the end of this PR tunnel.
BSc. Mechatronics.

09/11/2017 ITA
17/11/2017 Application Lodged
12/02/2018 CO to transcripts, submit PTE result online, form 80 and AFP check.
21/04/2018 GRANT

Congratulations. May you prosper in the land.

Wow. Its doggedness at its best.

Congratulations your persistence paid off. I believe more people will be motivated.

14 English test!!!

00francis:
GRANT! GRANT! GRANT! So I finally met the light at the end of this PR tunnel.


12/02/2018 CO to transcripts, submit PTE result online, form 80 and AFP check.
21/04/2018 GRANT

@00francis.... Congratulations to you. Your fight was a real battle.

mokikeoj:
Please I need information on where I can get yellow fever and polio vaccination certificate that would be accepted for Australian visit visa

Visit port health service at Murital Muhammed Airport, Ikeja.

You need photocopy of data page of your international port and #1000.
Children need their immunization card in addition to the above.

00francis:
GRANT! GRANT! GRANT! So I finally met the light at the end of this PR tunnel.

Congratulations.

Congratulations @00francis....the hustle was a real war.

Thank you[qwuote author=adeomoade post=67080915]

Visit port health service at Murital Muhammed Airport, Ikeja.

You need photocopy of data page of your international port and #1000.
Children need their immunization card in addition to the above. [/quote]

Congratulations 00francis. I pray you find favour in OZ

Congratulations @ 000francis, mehn you really fought the English test real hard. Congrats bro!

00francis:
GRANT! GRANT! GRANT! So I finally met the light at the end of this PR tunnel.

After 9 IELTS and 5 PTE tests, i finally got 20pts for English with one PTE result in Oct 2017.

21/04/2018 GRANT

Big congratulations, Chief. Your resilience is an inspiration. Godspeed as you proceed.

00francis:
GRANT! GRANT! GRANT! So I finally met the light at the end of this PR tunnel.

After 9 IELTS and 5 PTE tests, i finally got 20pts for English with one PTE result in Oct 2017.

09/11/2017 ITA
17/11/2017 Application Lodged
12/02/2018 CO to transcripts, submit PTE result online, form 80 and AFP check.
21/04/2018 GRANT

wow, congratulations. This is tenacity in operation. May God shine his light upon your steps.

00francis:
GRANT! GRANT! GRANT! So I finally met the light at the end of this PR tunnel.

I am very grateful to the originators and active contributors of this very resourceful thread...the great wealth of information here has been invaluable.

BSc. Mechatronics.

12/06/16 EA Positive Outcome...Was Offered Professional Engineer NEC but i rejected it and Opted to submit another CDR based application for mechanical engineering. They finally gave me Technologist.

After 9 IELTS and 5 PTE tests, i finally got 20pts for English with one PTE result in Oct 2017.

20/10/2017 EOI 70pts...Did not originally plan to claim my 3 years experience because of cash payment mode and company currently is out of business. I thought it would be too hard to provide ing document. When the whole skillselect drama with high points started, I had to get tax documents, payslips, employment contract and reference letter to my claims.

09/11/2017 ITA
17/11/2017 Application Lodged
12/02/2018 CO to transcripts, submit PTE result online, form 80 and AFP check.
21/04/2018 GRANT
Congrats bro. Pls reply my mail

Congrats to Cotty and Ayz123

@ 000Francis, Congratulations!!! This line of yours "It hit me...ah ah! I speak English Chuks na..." is one of my best picks from Nairaland. Can't stop laughing whenever I it.

May you prosper exceedingly in the Land. Amen.

Congratulations @ 00francis.

You're a fighter. May you prosper from your determination.

Congrats

00francis:
GRANT! GRANT! GRANT! So I finally met the light at the end of this PR tunnel.

I am very grateful to the originators and active contributors of this very resourceful thread...the great wealth of information here has been invaluable.

BSc. Mechatronics.

12/06/16 EA Positive Outcome...Was Offered Professional Engineer NEC but i rejected it and Opted to submit another CDR based application for mechanical engineering. They finally gave me Technologist.

After 9 IELTS and 5 PTE tests, i finally got 20pts for English with one PTE result in Oct 2017.

20/10/2017 EOI 70pts...Did not originally plan to claim my 3 years experience because of cash payment mode and company currently is out of business. I thought it would be too hard to provide ing document. When the whole skillselect drama with high points started, I had to get tax documents, payslips, employment contract and reference letter to my claims.

09/11/2017 ITA
17/11/2017 Application Lodged
12/02/2018 CO to transcripts, submit PTE result online, form 80 and AFP check.
21/04/2018 GRANT

Chairman you try O!!! 9 IELTS and 5 PTE.
I carry yansh give you abeg- just for hailing, No homo
Link up fam....
I go inbox you.

tunlex01:


Thanks Toslad

Even if I have 20 points in the English test, I wont still get up to 80 points
age - 30 points
experience - 5 points
Degree - 15 points
English test - 20
Total - 70 points

What do you suggest please?

Sorry I am just seeing this. Painfully many of us are seeking nomination to get 489. The other option is port to Cannie. Maybe others can also advise.

Cc: praiseisgood

[quote author=tunlex01 post=67101228][/quote]

Congratulations man!

Perseverance indeed breeds success!

00francis:
GRANT! GRANT! GRANT! So I finally met the light at the end of this PR tunnel.

I am very grateful to the originators and active contributors of this very resourceful thread...the great wealth of information here has been invaluable.

BSc. Mechatronics.

12/06/16 EA Positive Outcome...Was Offered Professional Engineer NEC but i rejected it and Opted to submit another CDR based application for mechanical engineering. They finally gave me Technologist.

After 9 IELTS and 5 PTE tests, i finally got 20pts for English with one PTE result in Oct 2017.

20/10/2017 EOI 70pts...Did not originally plan to claim my 3 years experience because of cash payment mode and company currently is out of business. I thought it would be too hard to provide ing document. When the whole skillselect drama with high points started, I had to get tax documents, payslips, employment contract and reference letter to my claims.

09/11/2017 ITA
17/11/2017 Application Lodged
12/02/2018 CO to transcripts, submit PTE result online, form 80 and AFP check.
21/04/2018 GRANT

Pls which points grade are being invited for Australia PR this month for engineering. My point is currently sitting at 70 for the Subclass 189 PR visa, yet i have not been invited.

Mailthaddeus:
Pls which points grade are being invited for Australia PR this month for engineering. My point is currently sitting at 70 for the Subclass 189 PR visa, yet i have not been invited.

No one can really say for sure (at least, I can't). Depends a lot on when you applied, your nominated occupation (pro-Rata or not) and the number of 75/80 - pointers ahead of you in the queue.

Here's an estimate from Iscah that should provide some clarity:

http://www.iscah.com/iscahs-latest-estimates-will-get-189-invitation/


[Happy to take the views of others, in case mine is not totally accurate]

Mailthaddeus:
Pls which points grade are being invited for Australia PR this month for engineering. My point is currently sitting at 70 for the Subclass 189 PR visa, yet i have not been invited.

Which class of engineering
What is your DOE?

Alphadoor:

Which class of engineering
What is your DOE?

My class is The Professional Engineer.
What do u mean by DOE?

I want to start the Australian immigration process. I have HND in ELectrical engineering and HND in Science lab tech. I have 6.5 overall score on IELTS english test. I am 29years old. I have over five years working experience both as a maintenance technician and safety technician. Please what assessment body that is cheap should I use and I will appreciate anyone that can guide me further. Thanks all.

Mailthaddeus:


My class is The Professional Engineer.
What do u mean by DOE?

Date Of Effect: The day you achieved or claim 70pts in your EOI.


For 2335 all 70points after this day 14/11/2017  10:56 PM is yet to be invited as at March 21st round.

@bellong


Please can we have a new part of this thread? This is far too long now for people to read back for info

justwise:
@bellong


Please can we have a new part of this thread? This is far too long now for people to read back for info

Ok..

I will try and do it tomorrow morning our time.

bellong:


Ok..

I will try and do it tomorrow morning our time.

Ok no worries.

Thanks.

Testing

https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/4478747/diy-guide-australian-permanent-resident