Due to recent changes regarding applications for International nurses to Australia and the combining of the nursing boards to one central nursing board in Australia AHPRA I have started a new thread for people to discuss the new process on working in Australia.
Currently New Zealand is not accepting new applicants from International trained nurses except those that meet the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement {TTMR} this will be updated once the New Zealand nursing board reopen their books to International nurses.
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA
im confused..read the entry requirements of some bridging schools and they included VISA there. Should i apply for a visa first before applying to a school? that sounds weird tho... please do enlighten me on this topic...thanks!!
hey blicka, read the requirements for MHTI, is it true that one needs 3yrs work experience to qualify? bummer if that's true.. please enlighten me on this topic.. thanks!
hello!! i've been reading the requirements of different schools and most ask for POLICE CHECKS. i've checked the Australian Federal Police website, and am quite confused. What kind of police check should i take for a person who wants to take up a bridging course. Anyone know? please please please help me.
IHNA Campus. It used to be VCHN in the past and they are really fast in scheduling an interview and sending the necessary docs for process but remember their transition date that Cummulus posted before here-->September 30, 2012. il try to find his post and repost it for information to all ppl planning to get into IHNA...
let me clarify your queries here, ihna has received an extension for the registration bridging program for overseas qualified nurses till 30th sept 2012.
ihna can offer seats to the students for the above said program in all the batches until 30th sept 2012, and the course will commence as scheduled.
if we're opting to be in the august batch, our bp will end within november. how will this validity of until september 30, 2012 affect our registration with ahpra since by this time, we are still undergoing the bp by then?
if it's not too much to ask, when will ihna's accreditation (transition) be renewed, and can this accreditation affect our registration with ahpra?
as long as you are enrolled in any of the batches before 30th sept 2012, you will face no issues at the time of registration with ahpra.
we are already in process of gaining a renewal for registration bridging program, because the decision could not be made in time, anmac has provided us an extension till 30th sept 2012
Im on the process to start my 456 visa but until now i haven't receive my COA- Conformation Of Admission. hu hu hu.. Can I process 456 without the COA using the Offer Letter only? Please reply for those who have applied 456 Visa without using the COA.
hey ilove83080!
you can start filing for your 456 using your Offer Letter, that's what cheska said :) the Coa is not really needed :) good luck dear! have you started with the e-course already?
oh btw, did you present any identity card which is asked in the 456 app form? thanks thanks =)
anyway, i wonder how Cummulus is doing? anyway good luck if you are reading this Cummulus...
i'm doing ok, dear :) trying to beat IHNA's deadline within this week and hopefully i can finally pay their initial deposit of 1500 then i can start with the e-course. things have slowed down a bit for me since 1st week of June, while waiting for my funds that is, plus the fact that i'm still employed. how about you? still working?
hey noelle! how's it going? :) you got your visa already? :) any problems encountered during the visa app and how long did they process yours? :) gracias!
DIAC is the Australian agency that is in-charge of VISA.. Their website is www.immi.gov.au .. Below are just an overview, better consult a professional on visa matters, or read/research about visa particularly the DIAC's website..
For the 2-3 mos. BP, you can apply for the 456 VISA which is cheaper and faster to process (less than 1 week from date of application).. As a 456 visa holder, you are NOT allowed to work part-time or full time.. When applying for this visa, better request/apply for a "multiple entry", it is very advantageous if you are approved of such.
You may also apply for Student Visa, which is a bit expensive and longer to process (1-3 mos.).. And YES, you are allowed to work part-time (i'm not sure but i think you can work part-time for 20-24 hours a week).. When applying for this visa, better request/apply for "allowed to apply for extension"; otherwise you are not allowed to do so and MUST go back home and re-apply/process your visa in your homeland..
REMEMBER.. Please check the EXPIRY of your VISA.. At any given time, you are NOT allowed to stay/study/work/live in Australia if your visa has expired..
After you finish/pass the BP, your license will be processed by AHPRA.. Once you are officially registered as RN, then you can now start hunting/applying for job.. (again you're visa must have not yet expired).. If you're visa is expiring and you haven't found a job yet, you may apply for extension of your visa(it's DIAC's decision whether to grant you or not), or you may choose to go back your homeland instead..
If you find an employer who is willing to "sponsor" you for a working visa (457 visa), then you with your employer will apply/process this 457 visa which will allow you to work in Australia.. Duration of your 457 visa will depend on the length of your job contract with your employer (maximum is 4 years)..
NOW WHILE PROCESSING this 457 visa and your existing visa is expiring, then you can apply for a "bridging visa" which will allow you to stay in Australia while waiting for the release/approval of your 457 visa that you have earlier applied for.. Once you receive your 457 visa, then you can start working legally..
Again, there are specific rules and obligations that you should do or not do as a visa holder, so better read the DIAC website, it is enumerated in there..
is it possible to undergo a bridging while on tourist visa?
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im confused..read the entry requirements of some bridging schools and they included VISA there. Should i apply for a visa first before applying to a school? that sounds weird tho... please do enlighten me on this topic...thanks!!