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Douleh27: 6:25pm On Jul 07, 2023
Where is your campus cairns or Townsville in Queensland
Pappibearr:

Waiting time is about 8 weeks, I guess you have to be calm and pray about it. I have also been waiting for a similar period of time. Hopefully it ends in praise
Pappibearr: 10:27pm On Jul 07, 2023
Douleh27:
Where is your campus cairns or Townsville in Queensland

Townsville. JCU also?
Douleh27: 9:49am On Jul 08, 2023
Yes JCU. Cairns, still waiting on my offer tho. Applied 3 weeks ago. Where you given tuition deduction?? Of maybe 20 or 25 percent?
Pappibearr:


Townsville. JCU also?
Pappibearr: 2:52pm On Jul 08, 2023
Douleh27:
Yes JCU. Cairns, still waiting on my offer tho. Applied 3 weeks ago. Where you given tuition deduction?? Of maybe 20 or 25 percent?
Nahh no deduction, although I got a scholarship stipend of 400 dollars fortnightly for the next two years
Douleh27: 3:19pm On Jul 08, 2023
Okay, no problem. Do you mind if we connect?
Pappibearr:

Nahh no deduction, although I got a scholarship stipend of 400 dollars fortnightly for the next two years
Pappibearr: 3:56pm On Jul 08, 2023
Douleh27:
Okay, no problem. Do you mind if we connect?

No problem bro
Obaese99: 5:37pm On Jul 08, 2023
Please, i will like to ask the house for advise. my visa was lodged on the 22nd of June and i tried booking for medicals and biometrics they both gave me same date 7th of July, (IOM & VSF) Lagos.

Though the medicals date was selected by IOM themselves due to an error message from their site, so i sent them a mail to complain and they replied with 7th June as the only available date. unfortunately i was not able to meet up with the biometrics after my medicals at IOM Ikeja as i got there 40mins behind the appointment time. I was advised by the VSF staff at the gate to reschedule the appointment as they can not allow me in. From the available date on VSF website the most convenient date for me is 21 July.

I want to ask if this will not affect my visa processing, as it will mean my biometrics will be done 4weeks after my visa application.

i need your advise please.
samlaura16: 5:53pm On Jul 08, 2023
It wouldn’t affect your visa processing at all. Thank God you did the medicals first cause to get a date with them is difficult. The visa processing is slow, they haven’t even attended to us May Applicants. My application is 7 weeks old as of today 🙈.

NB: on my request for biometrics from Australia home affairs, I was given 14 days after visa application to do biometrics.check yours.

Obaese99:
Please, i will like to ask the house for advise. my visa was lodged on the 22nd of June and i tried booking for medicals and biometrics they both gave me same date 7th of July, (IOM & VSF) Lagos.

Though the medicals date was selected by IOM themselves due to an error message from their site, so i sent them a mail to complain and they replied with 7th June as the only available date. unfortunately i was not able to meet up with the biometrics after my medicals at IOM Ikeja as i got there 40mins behind the appointment time. I was advised by the VSF staff at the gate to reschedule the appointment as they can not allow me in. From the available date on VSF website the most convenient date for me is 21 July.

I want to ask if this will not affect my visa processing, as it will mean my biometrics will be done 4weeks after my visa application.

i need your advise please.
humurphia(m): 7:15pm On Jul 08, 2023
Obaese99:
Please, i will like to ask the house for advise. my visa was lodged on the 22nd of June and i tried booking for medicals and biometrics they both gave me same date 7th of July, (IOM & VSF) Lagos.

Though the medicals date was selected by IOM themselves due to an error message from their site, so i sent them a mail to complain and they replied with 7th June as the only available date. unfortunately i was not able to meet up with the biometrics after my medicals at IOM Ikeja as i got there 40mins behind the appointment time. I was advised by the VSF staff at the gate to reschedule the appointment as they can not allow me in. From the available date on VSF website the most convenient date for me is 21 July.

I want to ask if this will not affect my visa processing, as it will mean my biometrics will be done 4weeks after my visa application.

i need your advise please.
It wont affect your processing time. Visa time takes 8weeks as of now. And also, to be on a safe side, make sure you get your biometrics done at the timeline given to complete biometrics on Immi .a timeline is given to complete either biometrics or medicals on Immi .
samlaura16: 9:21pm On Jul 08, 2023
On my request for biometrics letter from their home affairs, it was stated that my biometrics be done within 14 days after I applied. You should check yours to avoid stories.

On mine, it's states that failure to do it within 14 days , you have to write a letter of explanation and on your immi or face refusal.

I suggest you submit the letter of explanation and go for you appointment ASAP. Give concrete reasons why you missed it.

Obaese99:
Please, i will like to ask the house for advise. my visa was lodged on the 22nd of June and i tried booking for medicals and biometrics they both gave me same date 7th of July, (IOM & VSF) Lagos.

Though the medicals date was selected by IOM themselves due to an error message from their site, so i sent them a mail to complain and they replied with 7th June as the only available date. unfortunately i was not able to meet up with the biometrics after my medicals at IOM Ikeja as i got there 40mins behind the appointment time. I was advised by the VSF staff at the gate to reschedule the appointment as they can not allow me in. From the available date on VSF website the most convenient date for me is 21 July.

I want to ask if this will not affect my visa processing, as it will mean my biometrics will be done 4weeks after my visa application.

i need your advise please.
Obaese99: 11:53pm On Jul 08, 2023
Mine also has 14days.. I never paid attention to the referral letter before now. I’m just confused, my agent is saying there is no need for the letter of explanation. I should just go for the biometrics on the nearest available date.
samlaura16: 7:27am On Jul 09, 2023
Agents and their I don’t care attitude. The agent ought to have informed you. I find myself doing more research and work than mine.

Try to go on the nearest available date, still talk to your agent, if you can add letter of explanation to be on the safe side. I’ve read a case here where the visa was granted notwithstanding the delay in biometrics.

Obaese99:
Mine also has 14days.. I never paid attention to the referral letter before now. I’m just confused, my agent is saying there is no need for the letter of explanation. I should just go for the biometrics on the nearest available date.
aodis: 1:47pm On Jul 09, 2023
May we not wait in vain, God help us 🙏🏽

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Arrow18461(m): 2:35pm On Jul 09, 2023
aodis:
May we not wait in vain, God help us 🙏🏽
Amen

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Jogolhino: 6:36pm On Jul 09, 2023
Please is anyone going to Griffith and still waiting on visa decision? Orientation starts tomorrow 10th July and classes on 17th. I'd like us to connect.

Thanks

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Jogolhino: 7:04pm On Jul 09, 2023
Nice. I just replied to your email. My phone number is in the email
Kanderel:


I am also waiting for my visa and im going to griffith. Can we connect.
NeuroToby(m): 8:16pm On Jul 09, 2023
Abeeg, who dey go Perth and is still awaiting visa decision o?

Or who is presently in Perth?
Please, drop a reply, I'll like to ask few questions.

Btw, all May applicants, shey we no go enter mountain like this?

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NeuroToby(m): 8:17pm On Jul 09, 2023
Lecture is meant to start on the 24th of July.

How about yours?
libertyboss:


When is your school resumption date?
libertyboss: 9:31pm On Jul 09, 2023
NeuroToby:
Lecture is meant to start on the 24th of July.

How about yours?

Same July 24th, Flinders university. Still waiting on Visa decision.
Stanboy0813(m): 12:59am On Jul 10, 2023
Though I have been here for years, this is my first post on Nairaland...
A lot of the May Visa applicants will get their visa grants today being 10th and tomorrow being 11th... Do share the good news with us as we patiently wait for our time😊. Thanks
I applied to UniSQ, Toowoomba, resumption is today but I deferred.

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Pappibearr: 5:28am On Jul 10, 2023
Stanboy0813:
Though I have been here for years, this is my first post on Nairaland...
A lot of the May Visa applicants will get their visa grants today being 10th and tomorrow being 11th... Do share the good news with us as we patiently wait for our time😊. Thanks
I applied to UniSQ, Toowoomba, resumption is today but I deferred.

Hopefully o
I wish all of us best of luck

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tochi0155: 9:16am On Jul 10, 2023
Stanboy0813:
Though I have been here for years, this is my first post on Nairaland...
A lot of the May Visa applicants will get their visa grants today being 10th and tomorrow being 11th... Do share the good news with us as we patiently wait for our time😊. Thanks
I applied to UniSQ, Toowoomba, resumption is today but I deferred.

If your Visa grant comes out can you still travel and start working while waiting for the next session ?
Stanboy0813(m): 11:29am On Jul 10, 2023
tochi0155:


If your Visa grant comes out can you still travel and start working while waiting for the next session ?


Once your visa is granted you can travel anytime you choose but the tricky part is that you cannot start working until study commences. Also I think you might need to update your OSHC to suit the duration of your stay.
NeuroToby(m): 1:57pm On Jul 10, 2023
Is there anything special about 10th and 11th?
Stanboy0813:
Though I have been here for years, this is my first post on Nairaland...
A lot of the May Visa applicants will get their visa grants today being 10th and tomorrow being 11th... Do share the good news with us as we patiently wait for our time😊. Thanks
I applied to UniSQ, Toowoomba, resumption is today but I deferred.
tochi0155: 2:21pm On Jul 10, 2023
Stanboy0813:



Once your visa is granted you can travel anytime you choose but the tricky part is that you cannot start working until study commences. Also I think you might need to update your OSHC to suit the duration of your stay.

A friend told me that he knew someone with similar issue but the guy was able to work and save up good amount before session start.
NeuroToby(m): 2:46pm On Jul 10, 2023
The opportunity to work before your course start date was stop since June 30th of this year.
Please, don't go and get stuck there.
tochi0155:


A friend told me that he knew someone with similar issue but the guy was able to work and save up good amount before session start.

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Ernest93: 5:16pm On Jul 10, 2023
Good day all,
For those that recently did biometrics and medical, please how much do they cost?

Thank you
Jogolhino: 5:43pm On Jul 10, 2023
Biometrics was N12,709. Did mine in Abuja. Can't cost of medicals

Ernest93:
Good day all,
For those that recently did biometrics and medical, please how much do they cost?

Thank you
tochi0155: 5:50pm On Jul 10, 2023
Ernest93:
Good day all,
For those that recently did biometrics and medical, please how much do they cost?

Thank you

Medical is #46,500 @ IOM
Arrow18461(m): 6:18pm On Jul 10, 2023
Ernest93:
Good day all,
For those that recently did biometrics and medical, please how much do they cost?

Thank you

Medical was around 70+
NeuroToby(m): 7:14pm On Jul 10, 2023
This can't be true!
Arrow18461:


Medical was around 70+

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