Bridging Program in Australia

molly_molly · May 2, 2013

Hi! Congratulations! I'm processing my visa now. I've lodged visotor's visa (sub-class 600) last April 26 and I'm currently waiting for the notice to do my medicals. As of now, I have no concrete info on how long does it take for the entire process to come through. With full hopes that I can get everything done on time.

I suggest you lodge your visa ASAP.

Kind Regards!

chobieRN · May 2, 2013

does anyone know how long the univ. of ballarat gives the coe?
i payed my tuition 3 days ago, yet no reply from them!

Got mine within a week after sending them through courier and emailing them a scanned copy of the draft.

I'm for June 2013 intake, are you as well?

chobieRN · May 2, 2013

For those who got their visa already, how long did it take before you got your visa approved for the bridging program until release?

reshin · May 2, 2013

just like to ask how do you know which visa to lodge for the briding? thanks!

j1123 · May 2, 2013

just like to ask how do you know which visa to lodge for the briding? thanks!

-- if school is CRICOS-registered, Student Visa Subclass 575 (non-award sector); otherwise, Visitor Visa Subclass 600 (business stream). CRICOS-registered schools usually indicate their CRICOS code on their websites or forms. You may also refer to the official CRICOS website for verification.

j1123 · May 2, 2013

just like to ask how do you know which visa to lodge for the briding? thanks!

For further immigration matters, you may visit this thread:

https://allnurses.com/advice-on-immigration/immigration-requirements-australia-759251.html

noveau · May 3, 2013

just like to ask how do you know which visa to lodge for the briding? thanks!

Ask your school;) some school suggests visa subclass 600 business type.

belle_v2g, BSN, RN · May 3, 2013

It's been a while since I last posted here. I think I missed a lot of conversation and inquiries. I've been very busy looking out for a job after my bridging program . This is just an update of what happened to me after the BP.. here we go.

March 15 - My last day in ETEA.

March 17 - I submitted my proof of identification personally at AHPRA VIC.

April 2 - I received my registration as DIV1 RN

April 5 - flight to Philippines, because of my 456 visa.. I need to exit every after 3 months.

April 18 - Received a notice from AHPRA that they need to recall my registration due to administrative error.

April 25 - return to Australia to attend invitation for 2 job interviews

April 29 - My registration was returned to me.

April 30 - Panel interview (over the phone) from NSW Health.

May 1 - face to face interview in a hospital here in Victoria.

May 3 - got a job offer for a Theater position from my May 1 interview (and they're very much willing to sponsor)

In our class, only 2 of us out 18 got their registration. My class mate who got her registration as well is working in the aged care now. (but she was a PCA in that aged care before and she has no VISA issues because she's married to an Australian for a long time.) so she did not have a hard time looking for employment. Another thing, agencies are no longer offering sponsorships. (they do offer 457, but for those who have 3 yrs experience in Au, NZ, USA, Ireland and UK) So its better to apply directly to hospitals. Aside from that, job experience is a very important factor. In order for you to become an eligible candidate for employment, a minimum of 3 years experience in a specialty field is attractive. (especially in theater, mental health, emergency, ICU).

Remember guys, pray hard. Nothing is impossible even if employment is getting tighter now in Australia. Keep the faith . I wish you all the success in your future endeavors. For questions, view my profile cause there's a link to my fb page, just leave a message there and I'll try my best to answer your inquiries. God bless us all! GOD IS GOOD!

jems · May 3, 2013

Its been a while since I last posted here. I think I missed a lot of conversation and inquiries. Ive been very busy looking out for a job after my bridging program . This is just an update of what happened to me after the BP.. here we go.
March 15 My last day in ETEA.
March 17 I submitted my proof of identification personally at AHPRA VIC.
April 2 I received my registration as DIV1 RN
April 5 flight to Philippines, because of my 456 visa.. I need to exit every after 3 months.
April 18 Received a notice from AHPRA that they need to recall my registration due to administrative error.
April 25 return to Australia to attend invitation for 2 job interviews
April 29 My registration was returned to me.
April 30 Panel interview (over the phone) from NSW Health.
May 1 face to face interview in a hospital here in Victoria.
May 3 got a job offer for a Theater position from my May 1 interview (and theyre very much willing to sponsor)
In our class, only 2 of us out 18 got their registration. My class mate who got her registration as well is working in the aged care now. (but she was a PCA in that aged care before and she has no VISA issues because shes married to an Australian for a long time.) so she did not have a hard time looking for employment. Another thing, agencies are no longer offering sponsorships. (they do offer 457, but for those who have 3 yrs experience in Au, NZ, USA, Ireland and UK) So its better to apply directly to hospitals. Aside from that, job experience is a very important factor. In order for you to become an eligible candidate for employment, a minimum of 3 years experience in a specialty field is attractive. (especially in theater, mental health, emergency, ICU).
Remember guys, pray hard. Nothing is impossible even if employment is getting tighter now in Australia. Keep the faith . I wish you all the success in your future endeavors. For questions, view my profile cause theres a link to my fb page, just leave a message there and Ill try my best to answer your inquiries. God bless us all! GOD IS GOOD!

thank u for sharing.. you've given us hope.. but how come your 16 of your classmates were not able to have their registration? are they filipinos? dont they have much working experience? yeah indeed GOD IS GOOD..

belle_v2g, BSN, RN · May 3, 2013

thank u for sharing.. you've given us hope.. but how come your 16 of your classmates were not able to have their registration? are they filipinos? dont they have much working experience? yeah indeed GOD IS GOOD..

My 16 classmates (15 indians, 1 filipino) havent got their registrations yet.. I dont know the reason why.. If you inquire to AHPRA, all they will answer was "there's no definite time frame"

belot02 · May 3, 2013

Hi! Congratulations! I'm processing my visa now. I've lodged visotor's visa (sub-class 600) last April 26 and I'm currently waiting for the notice to do my medicals. As of now, I have no concrete info on how long does it take for the entire process to come through. With full hopes that I can get everything done on time.
I suggest you lodge your visa ASAP.
Kind Regards!

do u have an email add so i could contact u easily.. u applied for visitors visa ? did u tell them that ur going to take Bp? where r u from ? Some of my friends say that i shud get business visa,..? 456 ? Did u pay the 650$ alreasy?

molly_molly · May 3, 2013

do u have an email add so i could contact u easily.. u applied for visitors visa ? did u tell them that ur going to take Bp? where r u from ? Some of my friends say that i shud get business visa,..? 456 ? Did u pay the 650$ alreasy?

Ok will pm you my email.

Yup it's subclass 600 because only those who got in CRICOS schools can apply for student's visa.

As of March 23, they are no longer issuing 456.. it's now under SC 600.

My mum paid in full already but you can pay 650$ to assure your slot.