Immigration Requirements for Australia and New Zealand

molly_molly · May 17, 2013

Hi guys! Just got my visa today :). Here's my time line for future reference. I applied for Visitor Visa SC 600.

April 26 - I've lodged my visa VIA

April 29 - I received an sms that my application was received by the embassy

May 9 - I received an email notice to do my medicals (around noon-time)

May 10 - I did my medicals at St. Luke's Global (awesome accommodating staffs)

May 15 - My medicals were forwarded to embassy (delayed because of weekends and election)

May 17 - I got my Visa Grand via email

Really helps if you follow-up them continuously.

Good luck everyone!

jems · May 17, 2013

Hi guys! Just got my visa today :). Here's my time line for future reference. I applied for Visitor Visa SC 600.
April 26 - I've lodged my visa VIA
April 29 - I received an sms that my application was received by the embassy
May 9 - I received an email notice to do my medicals (around noon-time)
May 10 - I did my medicals at St. Luke's Global (awesome accommodating staffs)
May 15 - My medicals were forwarded to embassy (delayed because of weekends and election)
May 17 - I got my Visa Grand via email
Really helps if you follow-up them continuously.
Good luck everyone!

wow!! only 2 days after the medical.. and gee!! thru email! :)

molly_molly · May 17, 2013

wow!! only 2 days after the medical.. and gee!! thru email! :)

Yes jems, I'm really glad it turned out that fast after having some delays with my medical notice..

They posted the hard copy to my address, probably going to get it tomorrow.

Regards!

rv_phen · May 17, 2013

Hi guys! Just got my visa today :). Here's my time line for future reference. I applied for Visitor Visa SC 600.
April 26 - I've lodged my visa VIA
April 29 - I received an sms that my application was received by the embassy
May 9 - I received an email notice to do my medicals (around noon-time)
May 10 - I did my medicals at St. Luke's Global (awesome accommodating staffs)
May 15 - My medicals were forwarded to embassy (delayed because of weekends and election)
May 17 - I got my Visa Grand via email
Really helps if you follow-up them continuously.
Good luck everyone!

CONGRATS molly molly!!! The decision was really fast :) :)

theshepherd · May 19, 2013

Hello guys,

Im planning to migrate to AUS. Im a RN. My only experience is being a CI for 15 months. My IELTS expired last year so I have to take it again next month. Im planning to apply for a student visa sc 573. In which I have to take a 2 year bachelor of nursing course.

Anyone went this way? I know it costs alot but I think it's the best option. Maybe you guys have any suggestions/advices/comments, I would surely appreciate it.

Thank you

iamnomad · May 19, 2013

Hello guys,
Im planning to migrate to AUS. Im a RN. My only experience is being a CI for 15 months. My IELTS expired last year so I have to take it again next month. Im planning to apply for a student visa sc 573. In which I have to take a 2 year bachelor of nursing course.
Anyone went this way? I know it costs alot but I think it's the best option. Maybe you guys have any suggestions/advices/comments, I would surely appreciate it.
Thank you

I don't think it's the best option. The only "benefit" you will get from this is being able to work part-time while studying (or maybe added points for immigration). But i would like to point out that doing this 2-year nursing program will only cost you more in the long run, not to mention the fact that by the time you graduate, the employment and immigration atmosphere will be very different - in a tighter way. all those who will undergo the 3-month BP will be able to search for jobs a much earlier than you. and because hundreds (if not thousands) are taking this BP, plus Australia's own nursing grad, surely you will miss out a lot on employment prospects. so think about it.

rv_phen · May 19, 2013

Hello molly molly, sent you a PM... thank you :)

rv_phen · May 19, 2013

Hello guys, I'm planning to have my medical exam tomorrow... how much would it cost me @ St. Luke's? Thanks!!!

molly_molly · May 19, 2013

Hello guys, I'm planning to have my medical exam tomorrow... how much would it cost me @ St. Luke's? Thanks!!!

Hi! replied to ur pm.. i paid 7,050 php including all the required blood tests..

rii17 · May 20, 2013

Hi molly_molly!

Congratulations!

I am also for Castlemaine's June 3 intake. The thing is I'm afraid I might not get my visa on time. Received an SMS confirming my application on May 14 and I still don't have a notice to do my medicals.

May I know how you followed-up your application? Did you call them or sent a web inquiry?

frgdgrl · May 20, 2013

Hi guys! So I emailed the australian immigration here asking for the status of my visa application. And they told me that 'the result of your medical examination were referred to health operation centre in Australia' anyone who got the same response? Is it the normal process or something to worry about? Thanks!

molly_molly · May 20, 2013

Hi molly_molly!
Congratulations!
I am also for Castlemaine's June 3 intake. The thing is I'm afraid I might not get my visa on time. Received an SMS confirming my application on May 14 and I still don't have a notice to do my medicals.
May I know how you followed-up your application? Did you call them or sent a web inquiry?

I suggest you do both... I called DIAC and emailed them at the same time. Elaborate your situation in your email... I hope you can get your visa on time... All the best!