Meeting AHPRA requirements as a International Trained Nurse from the Philippines

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Hi nurses!

Anyone here know how to get certificate of good standing directly mailed to ahpra from saudi council office? I recently got an email from my RO that they need it directly mailed, my dilemma is i am in the philippines already and from what i know they only issue cogs electronically and thats what i sent to them together with the other documents. I already emailed my RO if he can just consider it. Im so worried now.Please help!

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AHPRA ELIGIBILITY LETTER RENEWAL :bugeyes:

It's been over a year since I posted in this site. Actually, this group helped me so much when I am applying for AHPRA and my application actually went through successfully. I got my ELIGIBILITY LETTER but the sad story I was not able to apply for bridging within the one year duration given by AHPRA. My letter is already EXPIRED. To enlighten you with my timeline when I am applying before, the following are the details of my timeline.

May 5, 2014- I send my application to Perth, Australia.

- CHED, PRC & MY UNIVERSITY (also sent the docs I requested)

May 8, 2014- AHPRA replied and acknowledges receipt of my application.

May 12, 2014- My IELTS was delivered in AHPRA Perth electronically by IDP.

July 1, 2014- Msg from Reg. Officer -We can confirm that your application is being assessed but at this time we are unable to provide a date for when this will be finalised.

July 15 2014- NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT from AHPRA. Criterion 2- "REQUEST FOR ACCREDITATION-INSTITUTION" with supporting document.

July 18, 2014- My University send the necessary attachment to SYDNEY, NSW as instructed in email.

August 3, 2014 - AHPRA Reg. Officer from Sydney mailed me again--Please be advised that we have now received all your outstanding documents. A national review team will assess your qualification for substantial equivalence to a National Board-approved qualification in nursing. Due to the current high volume of applications from internationally qualified nurses and midwives we are unable to provide a timeframe for a decision on your application. Please be assured that the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and AHPRA continue to work to expedite the assessment and determination of your application for registration.

January 12, 2015- RECEIVED MY AHPRA ELIGIBILITY LETTER FOR BRIDGING (1 YEAR)

8 MONTHS OF WAITING :cry:

I am actually so happy to got the chance to have the eligibility letter but it wasunfortunate because my letter expires before our visa with my husband were approved. I am already here in PERTH, AUSTRALIA right now and I'm planning to re-apply again since I was not fortunate to get an extension and it's been 3 months since the expiration date.

I just want to ask if there's anyone here that's have the same story as mine and is having a plan to start again. In addition, I would love to hear any advise and encouragement from this group regarding my situation. I know it would be hassle to repeat and take IELTS again but I hope all will work out well.

God is still good coz I have the chance to renew my application and now, I'm here already in Australia. It would be easier to follow-up and know the necessary documents if there's any additional needed from the previous one. Moreover, I want to inspire others not to give up with their dreams in life, if this is really what you want, GO AHEAD! PLEASE GET IT!

Remember, God has always a perfect timing! :yes:

For those allnurses members who are in Perth Australia right now, hope to hear from you! Hope you could give me a message.

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Hi ladylee.

May I know what type of visa you applied with your husband?

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Hi @nlmc!!! Currently, my husband is on 573 student visa, he is going to study Masters. So, I am also allowed to study not more than 3 months, so bridging is ok for my visa as well coz in IHNA it takes 9-10 weeks only which is less than 3 months. How about you? Are you in Australia already?

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Hi ladylee,

I'm still in the Philippines and haven't started processing my papers yet. I am reading all the comments on this thread as much as I can. =)

Have you reapplied already for AHPRA?

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Mistyque88

AHPRA will never consider the electronic COGS from Saudi Council. They want the hard copy of the COGS sent directly to one of their offices by the Saudi Council. I was able to arrange the COGS even if I'm already in the Philippines. I used to work in Saudi Arabia for 5 years.

What you can do is talk to one of your friends who lives in Riyadh because Saudi Council Riyadh is the only branch of Saudi Council that mails out COGS to different nursing bodies in other countries. AHPRA knows that Saudi Council can arrange for direct mailing.

Hope that helps.

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Mistyque88

AHPRA will never consider the electronic COGS from Saudi Council. They want the hard copy of the COGS sent directly to one of their offices by the Saudi Council. I was able to arrange the COGS even if I'm already in the Philippines. I used to work in Saudi Arabia for 5 years.

What you can do is talk to one of your friends who lives in Riyadh because Saudi Council Riyadh is the only branch of Saudi Council that mails out COGS to different nursing bodies in other countries. AHPRA knows that Saudi Council can arrange for direct mailing.

Hope that helps.

Hi nessie,

My problem is that i worked in jeddah, is it okAy if i ask my friends to get an envelope with logo and stamp from their branch in jeddah and they will be the one to send it via courier?

thank you.

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The envelope should have the address of Saudi Council and the name of the sender should appear Saudi Council too and not your friend's name. AHPRA will reject the envelope if they see that it's a person's name. Even though you had your license in Jeddah, Saufi Council Riyadh will still have your record in their system. All you need a really nice friend who can go to Saudi Council Riyadh. OR another way you can do it, have your friend go to Saudi Council Jeddah and check if they can send the hardcopy of your COGS.

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The envelope should have the address of Saudi Council and the name of the sender should appear Saudi Council too and not your friend's name. AHPRA will reject the envelope if they see that it's a person's name. Even though you had your license in Jeddah, Saufi Council Riyadh will still have your record in their system. All you need a really nice friend who can go to Saudi Council Riyadh. OR another way you can do it, have your friend go to Saudi Council Jeddah and check if they can send the hardcopy of your COGS.

Thanks sis, yes i will let them put saudi council as the sender.Hope it will be fine.

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That's good @nlmc! Actually, you'll really learn from this group. I just message AHPRA regarding my reapplication since my first eligibility letter is expired already and my reg. officer told me that I can apply and use some of my previous documents. But some documents should be resubmitted like Curriculum Vitae, good standing, maybe new employment cert if applicable, etc. But for my educational papers and others that are still valid should not be submitted again.

I am hoping I could start my application within August. For now, I am still saving some money for the bridging. Hopefully, all will be well!

Just hold on @nlmc, you'll be fine too. Just fell free to ask anything if you have queries regarding the process. :up:

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Hello. Just wanted to ask anyone who tried sending a COGS that states it is valid for 6 months? Its imprinted in the certificate. If this is the case then ahpra will consider it? Or do we have to secure a 3 month valid one?

My certificate is 4 month old. In the UAE the cogs is valid for 6mos.

Thanks in advance.

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thanks ladylee

will definitely ask more questions as I start my processing. Best of luck to you too

as you process for your AHPRA. Keep us all updated.

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