thanks for the info.. basing on your post, is there something really "bad" about 457 visa such that we raise the warning of having it converted every way possible?
from what i understand, it is cheaper for nurse worker to apply for 457 visa as sponsored by employer hospital as compared to immediately applying for permanent residency.. since most of us have limited budget, it is therefore expected for us to go through the 457 visa, work with the sponsoring hospital for 2 years but may already apply for permanent residency after 1 year of working..
thus, 457 visa if it is "bad" is a bullet most of us have to bite.. I know there are obvious advantages of having permanent residency, however is it really that bad to have 457 visa? Hope you could enlighten us of your experience so we would be guided..
thank you and hello to all pioneer members of this thread..
457 Visas are the best choice for those without experience. There is a minimum number of years experience required for a permanent visa and it can be sponsored or independently applied for. A permanent visa application may take a year or so to finish while a 457 takes a couple of months. Of course, a PR visa has more privilege, however, 457 also some benefits that they can avail of.
I wouldn't say 457 visa is bad. It all depends on your preferences and if that is the only option available for you. Even if you apply for a 457 visa now, it can be converted to a PR visa after a year or so anyway so it'll end up in the same thing. It's just a matter of time.
^ they didnt have problems with my notarization. what i did was i printed this template on the photocopy of the documents.
[color=#215868]i have sighted the original document
[color=#215868]on :
[color=#215868]i certify that this is a true copy
[color=#215868]of the original.document.
[color=#215868]date of certification:
[color=#215868]name of individual
[color=#215868]certifying the document:
[color=#215868]signature
[color=#215868]contact address
[color=#215868]phone #
and then of course have them write down their details and affix their dry seal. if there is no blank space to print on the document, you could print on the back side.
one member (punjabi) had stamps made. that's also a clever idea.
wow thanks therooftop! very detailed. hmmm.. i think i might try that too. so it meant that you photocopied all in long bond paper so that you'll have some space for those printed out details.... what did you do? photocopy first and then print or the otherway around? how much did the notary public charge you per page or per document?
^Photocopy first. Yeah you could use long paper so you'd have an extra space. (But birth certificate is long already so you might have a little trouble trying to make it fit)
I paid 50 pesos per page. I sent in the original transcript.
^Photocopy first. Yeah you could use long paper so you'd have an extra space. (But birth certificate is long already so you might have a little trouble trying to make it fit)
I paid 50 pesos per page. I sent in the original transcript.
Wow the notary public charged you only 50 per page? that's very affordable ah. I inquired last week in a notary public in ortigas pasig and they said they charge 200 per page. Anyway I might try that one too, the printing out of the template I mean. Yeah, I was also considering of sending out my original transcripts (from 2 universities, second courser) and my RLE because I actually have lots of originals of those. My only problem is the PRC certificate of registration. All the while I thought it was only the license that they need. Now nykhouston informed me that it's not the license, it's like a diploma or something. So I guess I still have to get that. How long did you wait for that? Did PRC hand in to you the same day you requested for it?
You should check your certificate of registration/board certificate at the registration division of PRC if it is already available. They release it more than 6 months after you passed the board.
You should check your certificate of registration/board certificate at the registration division of PRC if it is already available. They release it more than 6 months after you passed the board.
thanks sashi! i'd probably go there tom to check. i hope they release it to me the same day or at least not longer than 3 days after. i'm hoping to submit all my requirements to QNC within this coming week.
you are welcome chocokat. they will release it right away if it's available. nykhouston was right, i think some june 2008 passers can get it but still it depends on your surname. it's not yet available if you passed november 2008.
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Thanks for the information....first,i thought the registration certificate is the License card photocopied.hahaha,I asked aelith and she said no..Does that mean that the registration of certificate is the certification of passing/failure? :smiletea:
To Aelith and others who have applied in Victoria:
Regarding the verification of licensure, do they have a form (template) to fill up? I cant seem to find it on their website.
Its actually the good standing- you can request it direct from PRC (no NBV form needed) , and request them to send it out to NBV either by mail or courrier if your in a hurry....
thanks nykhouston and sashi! I called PRC this afternoon. My surname starts with N and she said that mine is probably available already as I told them I'm a June 08 passer. Will check tomorrow...
To unadunad: Nykhouston told me that it's like a diploma and that some dentists and doctors sometimes hang theirs on their walls. I too at first thought that it's just the license. Good thing I asked nyk and he clarified it to me. When will you get yours? Will you also ask them to sign the verification of good standing (the form from QNC that they require PRC to send them) the same day that you get your certificate of registration?
What do you guys think? should I ask PRC to sign the verification and pay them for the courier service even before I submit my application form and credentials to QNC?
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457 Visas are the best choice for those without experience. There is a minimum number of years experience required for a permanent visa and it can be sponsored or independently applied for. A permanent visa application may take a year or so to finish while a 457 takes a couple of months. Of course, a PR visa has more privilege, however, 457 also some benefits that they can avail of.
I wouldn't say 457 visa is bad. It all depends on your preferences and if that is the only option available for you. Even if you apply for a 457 visa now, it can be converted to a PR visa after a year or so anyway so it'll end up in the same thing. It's just a matter of time.