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Hi aila61! *ur inbox is full* congrats on finding an employer! thanks for sharing ur timeline too.:) jusst want to ask if ur 456 was still valid when u applied for your 457. were u still asked to undergo a medical exam for the 457 application, or di...

Congrats @annievitug! Did you apply for your 457 online? At which point can you apply for the visa? Is there a nomination reference code of sorts? How much was the visa btw? Thanks!

Hi Alexia02, Different states have different processing times, and it's not always consistent. An aussie nurse told me before the workload at a particular time of the year can be a factor. If, say, you submit around the same time as local nursing gr...

@iamnomad, I tried calling ANMAC as well to clarify about the ANZCO code and got the same answer as yours. 3months is quite a while. I dont have all the documents yet, what a bummer! Thanks for all the helpful tips and comments!

@frgdgrl, It's safest to wait for your visa before you make any arrangements for travel to Aus. Some schools still ask for the visa even if you're already "confirmed" for a slot and if you aren't able to produce any, they won't be accepting you for ...

Thanks @teyang and @annievitug!I'm seriously considering it but I'm a bit confused about the ANZCO code part for the ANMAC assessment. I'm just wondering, if in case an employer wants to sponsor me eventually, does the position they advertise have to...

Hi annie, I'm not in Australia. I'm still thinking of when to head back, my 456 still has a long way to go before expiring. Currently looking for jobs but trying to be optimistic. Just want to be ahead and know what I can do/prepare at this point whi...

Hi everyone, it's been a while since I posted here. :) I've completed the bridging program and received my AHPRA registration as well, thanks God! I have a valid 456 visa. Would just like to ask if in any case an employer is willing to sponsor me fo...

Hi! for those who're already in AU, do we need a sort of rental agreement form with the landlady of the place we're staying at? I was just wondering if this could be one of the things asked in the immigration upon arrival. What if I just found the co...

Hi everyone, I'm offered a place in IHNA Melbourne but my intake date has been moved. The soonest they can offer will be in Perth. I'm having difficulties assessing which is the better campus to go for. I'm sure the program is standardize, but I have...

hi ceridwyn, how recent is recent? :)

for those who applied for a 456 visa, how did you follow-up your applications? starting to worry coz mine was lodged weeks ago but haven't heard from them since. how long does this usually take? thanks a lot for sharing!

for those who had their immunizations for ihna, are they strict about the lot #, brand name, etc? and is the PPD really required? has a postive result ever been a cause for delay? thanks!

For those confused about whether to declare their US licensure, I indicated that in my AHPRA application and the board didnt have any questions about it. You just have to request for a letter of verification from the US board you're licensed with. I ...

for those doing the BP in IHNA melbourne renting out rooms, how do you usually go about the payments? is it safe to pay for a bond of about 250AUD prior to leaving the country? how do we know this will be binding and safe? any tips? how about those ...

@cummulus! trying to send you another message but your inbox is full! do you have an email add? thanks!

hi everyone, for those who went to/are going for IHNA for BP, how did you go about your immunization declarations? especially the BCG vaccine part, which of course was done waaaaay before! what proof did you submit? thanks a lot!

Congratulations @vitug.annie and marklouiemarco who've gotten their visas already! :) i pray mine would be as swift as your applications. For those who have sponsors, did you have to include an ITR of the person shouldering your expenses? or the bank...

Hi everyone, I intend to apply for the 456 visa later on for my BP. The application form asks if one has been refused a visa in Aus or another country and requires explanation for such. Does this include a denied US tourist visa application? If so, w...

@annie.vitug, i pm'd you my email. thanks! goodluck to the others working on their medicals and visas!

hi everyone, i'm planning to work on my visa eventually...if somebody else is financing my trip, is there a form/format to be followed as proof of such? is there an affidavit/stat dec related to this that must be submitted? needing help, thanks in ad...

Hi everyone, I went over the 456 application form, just wanna clarify a few things about answering it properly. Hoping to hear from the ones who've done it already. :) question 13. current occupation question 14. employer's name, position, etc -what ...

And one more thing, is the travel/medical insurance required prior to application? What if the visa doesn't get approved? I'm assuming the payment for the insurance is non-refundable. Can anybody recommend any insurance companies with reasonable pric...

Is it ok for a company, instead of an individual, to sponsor one's stay in Aus for the bp (ie, for evidence of funds)? If so, is it ok if the nature of business isn't healthcare-related, but stable enough to finance the application? Anybody done this...

@kkm711, It's better to photocopy the certificates then have them certified as true copies/notarized. You may ask your board if you can scan/e-mail these or send them via snail mail. Goodluck!