I would like to ask if I can take my partner as my dependent if I will obtain student visa? But we are not yet legally married. If yes, what are the requirements I have to present and what type of visa is needed?
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I would like to ask if I can take my partner as my dependent if I will obtain student visa? But we are not yet legally married. If yes, what are the requirements I have to present and what type of visa is needed?
At a quick glance you should be able to take your partner but a lot may depend on which visa you are applying for. For Australia may want to read this site Australian Government Immigration and Citizenship
I would like to ask if I can take my partner as my dependent if I will obtain student visa? But we are not yet legally married. If yes, what are the requirements I have to present and what type of visa is needed?
yes you can...and they get 20 hrs/week work time also... a partner means your spouse or a de factor partner..meaning cohabitation and you should be able to present proof like join account at least 1 year, same billing address from 1 year back...
you would need a higher show money though as you have to prove you can spend for yourselves while in australia. and just an fyi, australia honors same-sex partners and i guess the same proof applies... ijust read it in immigration.gov.au just search for student visa.
new zealand's nurses and midwives board require you to provide evidence of practice for the past 3 years prior to application. you can check their site at :http://www.nursingcouncil.org.nz/reg.html#other
they will advise you if you need to undergo a bridging program or not. however, in most cases of overseas trained nurses, they require them to undergo the said program. fees range from 4000-6000 nzd.
in australia though, there is no specific rule that you should have a related experience before you apply for registration. although, those who have experience are asked to provide evidence. to confirm this, you can check with the respective state registration authority where you intend to register. each state has its own rules and regulations and it may vary from state to state.
also, australia will soon have a national regulating authority for registration of nurses and midwives which will be effective on july 2010. it is my understanding that the current state registering authorities will cease their function upon commencement of the national regulating authority. it is still not clear what changes will be made regarding the registration process and courses offered by universities.
so, in australia you have two choices: enroll in a pre-registered course or register directly (may or may not be required to undergo an assessment program).
both choices are expensive and would require a lot of time and effort. there is really no easy way in any country. the best thing to do is to sit down and ponder on which path you would want to take. consider carefully the pros and cons of all of your options. do a lot of reading as this really helps. also, you may want to contact the regulating bodies or universities or any other person or agent that may help you with your decision. i have been doing all those for months now and i found all of them very accommodating. they were all very kind and would gladly answer all of your questions if they can. the best part is they reply promptly.
just a tip: applications for australia and new zealand can be done on your own. an agent or agency is not really necessary. however, if you have the cash and if you feel you need help from a professional then you may opt to consult migration agents regarding your case and they can be found anywhere in australia and around the world. choose your agent well tho. there are free assessments and there are also paid assessments. the fee for assessments varies accordingly but you can expect to pay around 50-150 aud per assessment. this will give you somehow a better picture of your choices. they will explain to you the chance of your application and would provide you alternative options if your case is not suitable or not strong enough for your desired visa application. they can also give you an idea about the average processing time for the specific visa you require.
if there's anything else you would like to be clarified or if there's any other info you want, just tell me and i'll try and share with you what i know. i am by the way in the same boat (going for australia and have zero experience )
i took and passed my nle last june 2008. i wanted to work in australia and i have no idea what to do first. i haven't taken any exams yet like ielts and i have no hospital experience yet. please help me. i'd be glad if we could personally email each other so that i may be guided accordingly. thank you.
there are lots of helpful information on this thread. you could skim posts to help you decide and get ideas on how to start your process.. as for me, i read all from page 1 and its all worth it! :smiley_aa if youll have specific questions, you'd find most of the members are willing to provide answers
there are lots of helpful information on this thread. you could skim posts to help you decide and get ideas on how to start your process.. as for me, i read all from page 1 and its all worth it! :smiley_aa if youll have specific questions, you'd find most of the members are willing to provide answers
Yeah, I've been reading, but unfortunately I'm on page 5 only. I don't know where to apply. I don't even have an idea if it is online or somewhere here in the Philippines. I don't know the requirements and I have no idea at all. All I know, is that I want to work somewhere in Adelaide, South Australia. I already have my license. I have no visa.
If you want to save time from reading the thread, you can go to the website of the board of nursing in south australia, try to google their website and you will be able to know about the steps/process you have to do...:)
i understand your concern as most of the nurses in here are VIC, NSW, WA, QLD bound..you can hardly find informations here regarding SA's application process (but i guess all states have the same process)...just go to their website and read it through...good luck.
If you want to save time from reading the thread, you can go to the website of the board of nursing in south australia, try to google their website and you will be able to know about the steps/process you have to do...:)
i understand your concern as most of the nurses in here are VIC, NSW, WA, QLD bound..you can hardly find informations here regarding SA's application process (but i guess all states have the same process)...just go to their website and read it through...good luck.
I don't know which websites are eligible and true.
PS: as early as now, dont worry about the employer, you have to worry on how to gather the documents needed and passing an English Language exam and the BP...if youve done all of these then thats the time you will look for a prospective employer...there are things to be considered first before finding an employer ;)
consider carefully the pros and cons of all of your options. do a lot of reading as this really helps. also, you may want to contact the regulating bodies or universities or any other person or agent that may help you with your decision. i have been doing all those for months now and i found all of them very accommodating. they were all very kind and would gladly answer all of your questions if they can. the best part is they reply promptly. 
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I would like to ask if I can take my partner as my dependent if I will obtain student visa? But we are not yet legally married. If yes, what are the requirements I have to present and what type of visa is needed?