NewStats: 3,262,319 , 8,176,804 topics. Date: Sunday, 01 June 2025 at 07:15 PM 6g2r55

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frank043:


Mind a PM bro? Also a Civil/Structural Engineer, with Sydney strongly in mind. Thanks

Melbourne is the next big thing now in of major capital projects Melbourne Metro coming up in less than 6 months time; by 2020 there would be no underground works in SYD for another 4 years .That is not to say there wouldn't be other construction projects. But tunnelling or underground industry is like the new oil in Australia ( worth 3bn aud$ ).

elothaddi:
Nice of you to share your little experience but if I may ask what's your field ?

Surveyor/construction/Civil engineering/EPCM

My fellow Nigerians,
I commend everyone for the keen spirit and Goodwill.
One way or the other,you folks have contributed to my success; consciously or otherwise.

This is my 4th Month in Australia as a migrant (189) and I must say it's one of the most thoughtful decisions I have ever made asides getting a spouse.
With the permission of my ogas I would like to drop the full gist/ timeline in the other room.

However, a simple breakdown goes thus:
Arrived Melbourne 10/10/17
Got my Professional job 23/10/17 without aussie local experience/ driver's licence.
Got my first paycheck 08/11/17(the rate is )
Currently working in Sydney on a major capital Metro project.
I give God all glory and honour......

PS: for those still wondering and pondering about the distance and uncertainties; a piece of advice mate# " there are no guarantees in life, but if you dare to conquer your fears,you shall excel beyond your imagination".

Well done Sirs and Madams
I just say make I sight the room with gbejero ( corner eye) small.
Nah just Waka I dey now; would furnish the house with updates in the other room,as soon as my madam at the top gives me the order.lol
Merry Xmas in advance and to all those expecting it shall come to if you believe. May God of grants continue to bless us on this forum.....
Signed
Lalaazo

Mcslize:


bellong I have to requote , are we doing ojoro here?

Mcslize; please don't be offended I'm sure someone with the best suitable answer would tend to your question soon so as not to mislead you.

But if you on the clock; you can consult VETASSESS for document checking service for AUD$110 including GST(even though your assessing with EA).That being said:3 years degree proramme is normally rated as Engineering Technologist( The required academic qualification is an Australian 3 year bachelor of technology degree in engineering following 12 years of schooling or equivalent, source of info MSA booklet). Yes you used direct entry via diploma;which is OND and not a two year degree foundation programme. As such you are at the discretion of EA.



http://www.vetassess.com.au/skills-assessment-for-migration/skills-assessment-/document-checking-service
The Document Checking Service provides guidance to applicants and agents in meeting the documentation requirements for formal Skills Assessment applications. Ensuring your documentation is in order .

In addition to what as been said; In your reason for refusal if not stated in your visa refusal document from DIBP ; you can state that you submitted Insubstantial documentation, otherwise be has truthful as possible to state what is on your refusal document.
*** they ave you on the system already so use grammar wisely.

SegunWamiri:
About a year ago, a visa agent gave some wrong information about me in a SC 600 application he made on my behalf.... In my times of ignorance/desperation/impatience.. Smiles...Can this be corrected just before one puts in another application with the accurate information?

Crystalline24:
Hello Bellong,
Please advise if non hip of a professional organization such as NSE and/or COREN would not impact the outcome of an EA assessment provided I'm able to demonstrate alternative opportunities that I have leveraged to keeping abreast with my qualification.
Best-

I'm not Bellong oh, but in my own opinion, you not having COREN shouldn't be deterrent factor, however it is often advisable to be actively involved with a professional body .This shows your relevance to and D in the profession.It doesn't cost you much; go and enroll with NSE, with COREN even if you wouldn't sit for the exam yet.
You can state that you are currently in the process of regularising your hip with proof( payment receipt et' al) in your EA application.
**All nah packaging...

majiouk2002:
Alhamdulillahi Rabbil Al-Amin, which of the favors of thy Lord will ye deny?
Today we received our PR grants.

Below is the Timeline
Apr 19 2017: Visa lodged with 65 points
Sept 12, 2017: Direct Grant
Apr 6 2018: IED

majiouk2002 congrats brother best days ahead!

OzyMigrant:


Telecoms Network Engineer (Professional Engineer), sorry I didn't include that earlier.

@disectur, your desire shall soon come to .

@Rett0, thanks so much, spoke to Oga earlier self, he was truly elated.......yours is coming soonest too by God's grace.

Sofi01 and lalaazo, how are guys prepping for the big move? which states are you heading? I'm considering Melbourne. Wondering if we can bond up to share ideas.

Alright by me. Will be expecting your PM.

OzyMigrant:


That same assumption cost me a second CO . Don't mind the COs jare......they claim to be always right even when they are dead wrong, buh wetin poor applicants go do na?

@sofi01, I sent you a pm already.

just scan your yellow fever card with all pages,cover to cover and high resolution and you are good. that's what I did.

sofi05:
Friends, Please, how do I go about IOM?

sorry I have been out all day would PM u asap

@OzyMigrant: congrats ; it is news like this that brings all the big names lurking around in spectator mode to come out and drop few lines. Every grant news here is like a festive day lol.

surely the gate of grants shall open for all those yet to receive.
afolaseg
Majouk2002
ofosiedo
et'al
you are next in line to testify.

@Catchdwind** and sofi05 congrats. Best days ahead..

Cottyekundayo:

Source of information please?

FYI I saw the notice on Friday when I into my but can't the specific timing of the period..

KIKIADE:
can one still get points from partner skill qualification? if yes, how?
must the 2 occupations be in MLTSSL or STSOL of IMM1 17/072
OR the 2 occupations should just be in IMMI 17/072

You only get 5 points for this if successful and the following must be satisfied by partner;
• Age < 44 years
**Has at least competent English:
If you are using an IELTS test to show functional English, it must be from a test sat no more than 12 months before making your application
•Has nominated an occupation on the same skilled occupation list as your nominated occupation
•Has been assessed by the relevant assessing authority as having suitable skills for the nominated occupation

jelmusboy:
What's wrong with SkillSelect? It is not opening

Scheduled maintenance 2nd and 3rd Sept,2017.

@Koyejogreen; kindly shorten/modify the length of your quoted message, I believe we all got your message.
Kindly specify which test pack you want; IELTS or PTE academics?

***https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B88Sk6jB64jtWS1qNGktSW9XOWs -IELTS
PTE
- https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BxSAhiEs5XzvX3lNSnRxc3NWcU0

In addition, you can visit these Youtube pages for test tips and advice:

- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSdD8_0DAKn-ThHWhAhoAg

- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWnyAPowoMl57MDY2w2yqw/videos

Best of luck with your test.

everG:


plz can u xplain d difference btw consultation service and document checking service on skills assessment for migration

http://www.vetassess.com.au/skills-assessment-for-migration/skills-assessment-/document-checking-service
The Document Checking Service provides guidance to applicants and agents in meeting the documentation requirements for formal Skills Assessment applications. Ensuring your documentation is in order when you first lodge a formal Skills Assessment means the application has a better chance at being assessed in a shorter timeframe.

We check whether you have provided a sufficient number and type of documentation in order for us to be able to effectively complete a formal skills assessment. The Document Checking Service provides step-by-step guidance over the phone followed by a written summary report
The cost for the Document Checking Service is AUD $110 including GST.
However Advisory / consultation service is to assist applicants in selecting the right occupation ( Cost AUD$220)
http://www.vetassess.com.au/skills-assessment-for-migration/skills-assessment-/consultation-service

everG:


getting confuse bw the one u sent and ds one below

Document Checking Service
Fees
The cost for the Document Checking Service is AUD $110 including GST.
kindly help me clarify and d one u think is d best

This info (AUD$220) I got from vetassess web page; yourself.
http://www.vetassess.com.au/skills-assessment-for-migration/skills-assessment-/consultation-service

everG:
My E family I wnt to undergo the advisory service for customer service manager , plz can somebdy drop d link for me?

The consultation can be used by applicants and migration agents wanting to learn more about the VETASSESS Skills Assessment criteria for a selected general professional occupation. Please do not use this service if you have a pending or completed Skills Assessment application.

http://www.vetassess.com.au/skills-assessment-for-migration/skills-assessment-/consultation-service
Select the most suitable consultation time / date from the available options provided and pay online to confirm your booking. Participate in a 30 min phone consultation with an experienced assessment officer. The 30 minute consultation will cost AUD $220 including GST.
How do I apply?For registration and bookings use link below:
https://sas.vetassess.com.au//?ReturnUrl=/?_ga=2.16539509.235532706.1504071511-932409008.1503901116&_ga=2.16539509.235532706.1504071511-932409008.1503901116
cc:@Junnaid & Mozoe

oluolu23:
Good day to all the gurus in the house. Please I'm just a waec certificate holder. How can I access the TRA ? and what chance do I stand in getting a grant (visa).

Note Aussie is a skilled migration country.
What is your profession/ Trade craft?
How old are you and how long have you worked?
Was it a paid employment?

Junnaid:

Pls how do I go about the pre assessment with VETASSESS?
Thanks

I would suggest you read your eligibility criteria
https://www.vetassess.com.au/skills-assessment-for-migration/general-occupations/eligibility-criteria
and make additional enquires: https://www.vetassess.com.au/home/enquire-now
Inquire via phone at VETASSESS:+61 3 9655 4801.
I have no personal experience with VETASSESS but those who have here may share insights.
***http://www.vetassess.com.au/skills-assessment-for-migration/skills-assessment-/consultation-service
This service would cost AUD $220

Royal54:
@lalaazo, I sent you a PM,
Thanks

I have responded accordingly.

Mozoe:
Good day
I am a female
HND Architecture since 2007
Presently working with the government here in 9ja
Am good with autoCAD, revit, archiCAD, sketch up. And so many other software's.
Lemme know if I should go in as a student or on a PR as an Architectural Draftperson.

Mozoe; you have done well and in my own opinion see suggestions below;
your assessing body once you figure out your odds;
312211 Civil Engineering Draftsperson -EA/VETASSESS (At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications ,in some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.)
232111 Architect- AACA http://www.aaca.org.au/
232112 Landscape Architect- VETASSESS
312111 Architectural Draftsperson -VETASSESS 2 ( SC190,489 only: sponsored by Tasmania only)
You wouldn't need to claim points for your spouse if you can get 60 points or above.

1.I so want to move with my child And have my hubby later. 2.Or I move alone and have 'em later. Or we all move together
Should I go in as a student? Answer:1. PR is often advisable cos you don't get benefits as a student and tend to pay more for child care, Medicare etc.
2. Moving to Australia alone now would cost you more later because dependent child visa takes minimum of 13months and the child has to be outside Aussie when visa is issued. applying together all at once may be expensive in of visa fees and all( AUD$1870 spouse and AUD$900 dependent child, Medicals and flight cost for spouse and child: NGN81,600 and NGN659k respectively) but you can make the cash back within a short time when you get in provided you aren't selecting jobs.
If you are assessing with VETASSESS you can dial in for a fee and do a pre -assessment before you turn in your application.
I leave the bulk of the analysis and recommendations to the experienced hands in the house (VETASSESS/ EA peeps).

jayooh:

In your assessment sir, plus what areas did u cover with your episodes? (E.G. design,construction, research?)

**I assessed with a different occupation ( 232212); I have more than one qualification and skill set.

lekinsbaba:
Hello my e family,

I'm confused on which option to go for. My scenario is that I have both ND and Bsc in Civil Engineering. If I do assessment as a professional engineer(using Bsc) considering my years of experience, I will have 65points. Meanwhile, if I go with civil draftsperson using ND with more years experience , I will have 70points.Although I have to formulate employment letters in the latter case. Which would the house advice I go for ?

Thanks

As a Civil engineer to another; my advise don't formulate/ fabricate any evidence to your claims! 60 points is good enough for EOI; you just need to wait patiently for your turn.
Since you have 65point as a professional engineer(using Bsc) according to you, why then do you want to assess at a 'low ', if actually you have a degree you can assess with Engineering Australia with a minimum of 12months experience; which can even be drawn from your SIWES/ NYSC year?
https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sites/default/files/resource-files/2017-03/MSA%20Booklet.pdf

fonseca1929:
Hi everyone, I have a couple of questions please.I have been assessed by EA as a professional Engineer(Mechanical Engineering).First, I have a skilled experience of 20 months(1 year and 8 months) in Nigeria and most of the regions that I want require you to have 2 years.However, I do not know if it is just for skilled experience. This is because I have a lot of unskilled experience in the UK.Again, I want to know at what point can one cease to modify application(after EOI or ITA).I intend to get married before the second half of next year.I am scheduled for PTE next month before returning home,so I do not know if I should halt the PR process till two become one.Thank you in advance.

Congratulations on your +ve assessment; however pertaining to your question; Australia PR is a skilled migration program.
1.You can submit more than 1 EOI and withdraw same before ITA is issued and you have 60 days to apply for your visa after ITA, else you go back to the pool list and wait till you are selected again.
1i. You can submit more than 1 visa application for different Subclasses (eg.190 and 189) but immediately you receive a grant for a particular application, ensure you cancel the other which is of lesser value to you. Else event would override your grant.
For instance you got 189 grant ( the ultimate) and still have a 190 application still active on your immi. My advise withdraw the 190 visa app before a decision is made on the 190.
2. You should aim at 20points in English test and depending on your age, you may just have at least 60points which is good enough for EOI without state or regional nomination.
*** Submit you application once you have ITA and funding and you can proceed to marry you spouse before or after application has been lodged. if you didn't specify you were married during your app; just file a change of circumstance form 1022 and include your spouse in your application before a decision is made on your case. Don't forget to all necessary documents for your claims(Medicals, PCC et'al).
http://www.border.gov.au/Search/Pages/Results.aspx?k=form 1022
http://www.border.gov.au/about/access-ability/service-standards/visa-once-you-have-lodged-your-application
FYI registry/court wedding would suffice.

chuglothen:

Thanks everyone. So there is no closely related occupation to CSM? Ok ooo...diaris God sha.
@segun, please this POF for NT....is it like average balance or closing balance that they want?
My major concern about 489 apart from the zero benefit is that I heard that you must work in your nominated occupation for 2 years before being eligible for PR. So what if I dont get job in that particular occupation nko? I dont know if i am wrong though. Can more light be thrown on this 489 visa please?

1.Can more light be thrown on this 489 visa please? whether or not you get job in your chosen field; you have a moral obligation to remain in the sponsor territory for 2yrs before you relocate. However someone here once argued that you can reside in this territory and work outside provided you pay your taxes and bills in your sponsored state but I stand to be corrected.
http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/489-
2.please this POF for NT....is it like average balance or closing balance that they want? About AUD$35,000 ( single applicant) as evidence of your financial capacity to settle in the NT including net assets but try and confirm from NT website.
http://www.australiasnorthernterritory.com.au/migrate/migrate-to-work/northern-territory-government-visa-nomination/skilled-nominated-visas

Bnimz:
Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:

Hi house, sorry for the absence. I left Murtala Muhammad Airport on Friday 18th by 6pm.. Emirates... Booked via IOM ... #371,682. Stopped over at Dubai... They had another stop at Bangkok that wasn't on the itinerary...

And prosper you shall; nice one bro.

chunkuli:
@ lalaazo,abeg can you help out.***pls send me a mail so l can communicate with you abeg

I don't mind receiving PM from you; however there is a long tradition here on this forum for questions to be posted here so we all can learn from it.
We have the privilege of interacting with peeps from diverse field and someone here might just have a personal experience to bail you out.

culdalex:


Please does dis mean applicant will pay 3600 aud for ITA.....

Kindly assist to shed more light on dis abeg... I am not aware of this before...

EOI is free and Invitation to apply (ITA) issued at the discretion of DIBP is also free but once you decide to lodge an application(deadline: on or before 60days from ITA) for a visa; you would be required to pay a Visa application charge (VAC) amounting to AUD$3670 as a primary applicant.
Do note: that you can pay your VAC in 2 installments but the full VAC must be paid before Visa is granted.
***http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa/Fees/explanation-of-visa-application-charges
Caveat: I would advice that you get a master dollar card, fund it from black market and pay your VAC in 1 installment to avoid delay in your visa processing time.
I hope I have satisfied your question?