OPTIONS..could ya help me all you kind people?

[chazer]

First off, i'd like to thank AusNurse2B for giving me clear and specific answers to my previous question. I really appreciate your kindness!!

I am in a predicament here. There are really 2 visa options for me in order to get over to Melbourne:

1) Apply for TEMPORARY BUSINESS LONG STAY (employer-sponsored) VISA

2) Then when in Melbourne, change to/apply for EMPLOYER SPONSORED PERMANENT VISA

OR

1) Apply for the SKILLED-INDEPEDENT (MIGRANT) VISA (GENERAL SKILLED MIGRANT)

*In your opinion and experiences, considering total costs and stress involved, which is the best route to take?

I mean i would rather go through more stress working out the papers here in the philippines than having to adjust to work over there and handling extra paperwork! I don't have people to help me (relatives, family, friends) over there:uhoh21:

Another question (for a friend of mine): He doesn't have any working experience but he has volunteered as a RN for 3 months. From what i have checked in all the requirements of the Nursing Boards and the DIMIA, there is always the request for professional/work references. How is this possible for the NEW INTERNATIONAL RN GRADUATES with no work experience as a hired RN employee in their own country and just an RN volunteer? Could you help me help him?

THANKS, TOTALLY!

[princenina]

Its probably a silly question but... do you actually have an employer to sponsor you ?

If so then that is probably the way to go. the rules are very strict tho..you cannot just wing it you must have an employer before you file... Immigration should help them and you thru the process.... including any extensions. An employer should also help you , and your friend deal with the Nurses Registration Board.

There is plenty of work for nurses in Australia so it should not be difficult to get permanent residence once you qualify, but you must have a guarantee of work or be financially independent.

Without a bit of post registration experience your friend might to better to apply for a place in a post grad program to get that experience. I'm not sure if he should do that on a migrant visa or a student visa.

good luck

princenina.

[chazer]

Hello princenia. Thanks.

Is it possible to first apply to the NURSING BOARD OF VICTORIA (NBV) before looking for a work sponsor?

When does DIMIA come into the picture if applying for temporary business stay visa? or does DIMIA get involved only for those who apply for the general skilled migrant visa? As stated in the full-migration skills assessment application form B...for those applying to migrate to Australia under the general skilled migration category.

I hear it takes some time for this process to complete.

Thanks! As for my friend, he can't seem to find a sponsor willing to take him with practically no experience. Hey, if anyone knows a hospital sponsor in melbourne willing...