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slickruler:
Good day All... Want to show sincere appreciation to all the comments and guidance I got from here.. A Specific Angel from here guided me when it was time to submit Critical Skills Application. I know its a Miracle. My application came out after 2 weeks and 2 days... Then I got 5 years ...

Congratulations to you

Congratulations, please try and guide others too.Do you have a job already in SA for you to be given 5yrs Visa? What range of funds do you have in the statement that you submitted?

slickruler:
Good day All... Want to show sincere appreciation to all the comments and guidance I got from here.. A Specific Angel from here guided me when it was time to submit Critical Skills Application. I know its a Miracle. My application came out after 2 weeks and 2 days... Then I got 5 years ...

Goodmorning. pls who applied in Abuja? how many days did it take. and how cold is Joburg this week during the day and how likely is it to be cold in the coming days. i dont know how to read the forecast pls.

Congratulations broo

slickruler:
Good day All... Want to show sincere appreciation to all the comments and guidance I got from here.. A Specific Angel from here guided me when it was time to submit Critical Skills Application. I know its a Miracle. My application came out after 2 weeks and 2 days... Then I got 5 years ...

iyaaliyah:
Goodmorning. pls who applied in Abuja? how many days did it take. and how cold is Joburg this week during the day and how likely is it to be cold in the coming days. i dont know how to read the forecast pls.

Just come with warm clothing.
If you are a first timer in temperate climates, it may be really cold but overall the temperatures are increasing so you should be fine.

I dont have a job yet. You only need about 600k or more. The most important thing is that all document required from you must be available, Genuine... I went extra.. Sent my CV, degree certificate and Copies of Certification Exams i did. Plus i had 5 Years on my port. On the application form, I asked for 5 years even when i i dont have a job. All these could have worked in my favor. Prayer is key too

paulavon:
Congratulations, please try and guide others too.Do you have a job already in SA for you to be given 5yrs Visa? What range of funds do you have in the statement that you submitted?

Congratulations to you

Pls can you explain what the critical skills application is all about. Thanks

slickruler:
Good day All... Want to show sincere appreciation to all the comments and guidance I got from here.. A Specific Angel from here guided me when it was time to submit Critical Skills Application. I know its a Miracle. My application came out after 2 weeks and 2 days... Then I got 5 years ...

http://www.vfsglobal.com/southafrica/nigeria/critical-skills.html

https://www.nwivisas.com/nwi-blog/south-africa/new-critical-skills-visa-list-of-shortage-occupations-for-south-africa/

Here you go..

adespecial:
Congratulations to you

Pls can you explain what the critical skills application is all about. Thanks

Hi Guys.

Am having issue booking hotel in Johannesburg.(Not booking to process visa..I have my visa already)

I want to book to avoid all these POE wahala. I have made reservation on booking.com but they have not charged me.

Is anybody here that can advice or assist in booking for hotel as i am running out of time.

Thank you.

I have critical skill in Natural Science but i work in ICT.

Now its time for renewal of my Visa.
Is this going to be an issue?
If there is anyone with a similar experience please share to help a brother know what to expect.

I am applying for renewal in a couple of days.

Thank you.

Hi guys,
Pls is there anyone travelling to Johannesburg for holiday by month ending......... I will like us to meet and probably hang out during our stay there........

I need rands in lagos

I need south African Rand

I can help you do prepaid booking online if you are ready check my profile. And whatsapp me.

cydophobia:
Hi Guys.
1
Am having issue booking hotel in Johannesburg.(Not booking to process visa..I have my visa already)

I want to book to avoid all these POE wahala. I have made reservation on booking.com but they have not charged me.

Is anybody here that can advice or assist in booking for hotel as i am running out of time.

Thank you.

tweb1:
I have critical skill in Natural Science but i work in ICT.

Now its time for renewal of my Visa.
Is this going to be an issue?
If there is anyone with a similar experience please share to help a brother know what to expect.

I am applying for renewal in a couple of days.

Thank you.

Please how were you able to get a job in ICT when u entered SA? Also please, did you get a job before applying for the Criticial Skills Visa or not. Please, kindly shed a little more light for pple like me to learn pls. Thank you.

slickruler:
Good day All... Want to show sincere appreciation to all the comments and guidance I got from here.. A Specific Angel from here guided me when it was time to submit Critical Skills Application. I know its a Miracle. My application came out after 2 weeks and 2 days... Then I got 5 years ...

Congratulations! Please how were you able to secure a job before your application. And please, which field are you? Kindly shed more light so that we can learn from your experience.

Hi...good people, I need to visit SA for a week leave from work. How do I do this myself please?

Good evening all
I want to appreciate everyone who has meaningfully contributed on this thread.

Pls I need your advise on this issue.

I would like to do my PhD in SA.

I understand that Master in Nigeria has an equivalent of 'Grade 9' by SAQA evaluation

Is lecturing one of the critical skills or I have to apply for Professional certification through Teacher Registration Council of Nigeria or get certified through its counterpart in SA.

Thanks.

Finally, any hope of securing a job at the completion of my PhD in SA?

Nope.. I dont have a Job in S.A Yet.. Just started applying after i got the Visa. I work in I.T. I hope to get something soon tho..

drwrites:


Congratulations! Please how were you able to secure a job before your application. And please, which field are you? Kindly shed more light so that we can learn from your experience.

drwrites:


Please how were you able to get a job in ICT when u entered SA? Also please, did you get a job before applying for the Criticial Skills Visa or not. Please, kindly shed a little more light for pple like me to learn pls. Thank you.

I schooled here. At the expiry of my 2 years student visa i applied for change of condition to Criticl Skill Visa. Applied for jobs after i got the visa.

You are not responding.

dannie007:
I can help you do prepaid booking online if you are ready check my profile. And whatsapp me.

My People !!
Someone should help me on this .Am running out of time.

cydophobia:
Hi Guys.

Am having issue booking hotel in Johannesburg.(Not booking to process visa..I have my visa already)

I want to book to avoid all these POE wahala. I have made reservation on booking.com but they have not charged me.

Is anybody here that can advice or assist in booking for hotel as i am running out of time.

Thank you.

Google Kamp David Lodge in jobog and try and book and them privately they will arrange for you.
I lodge with them last year I went to SA

quote author=cydophobia post=69957284]My People !!
Someone should help me on this .Am running out of time.

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When you dont have saqa certificate and u expect agent to manufature certificate for you then you have yourself to blame . You can't blame agent when fake docs are submitted especially docs from SA.

@Sultan003

please can you put me through the process of evaluation with ECSA, As I'm in Nigeria. Do I have to do the evaluation with MIE first?

Thanks for your response.
I have booked for room there but their mode of payment is that you will pay when you get there.My concern is that will the guys at the POE allow this as I have not paid for the hotel.

Somebody need to come and share more light on this biko.

I don't want to hear stories abeg.

jeff1980:
Google Kamp David Lodge in jobog and try and book and them privately they will arrange for you.
I lodge with them last year I went to SA

quote author=cydophobia post=69957284]My People !!
Someone should help me on this .Am running out of time.

They have whatsapp number on their website to chat with them. You will need to pay a night or two and discuss with them that you will pay d remaining days if you get there.

Don't travel without paying for a hotel because immigration may not allow u if they are unable to confirm your hotel.

Anyway am talking about my last year experience

cydophobia:

Thanks for your response.
I have booked for room there but their mode of payment is that you will pay when you get there.My concern is that will the guys at the POE allow this as I have not paid for the hotel.

Somebody need to come and share more light on this biko.

I don't want to hear stories abeg.

inno4u:
@Sultan003

please can you put me through the process of evaluation with ECSA, As I'm in Nigeria. Do I have to do the evaluation with MIE first?

No, it will be a waste of money.... jùst do the evaluation straight with ECSA... i dont know how long it takes now, but it is usually 2 to 3 months

babasho1:
Good evening all
I want to appreciate everyone who has meaningfully contributed on this thread.

Pls I need your advise on this issue.

I would like to do my PhD in SA.

I understand that Master in Nigeria has an equivalent of 'Grade 9' by SAQA evaluation

Is lecturing one of the critical skills or I have to apply for Professional certification through Teacher Registration Council of Nigeria or get certified through its counterpart in SA.

Thanks.

Finally, any hope of securing a job at the completion of my PhD in SA?

postdoctoral graduates in any field from SA can apply for the critical skill.
i assume that your field is in education? go through the professional body in SA, TCRN is if you are planning to come back to nigeria and teach

Please kindly advise me.Do I send my transcripts by myself to SAQA or allow my university send directly by itself.

Please is it compulsory to have inflow and outflow of cash on the bank statement for the critical skill visa application?