glitzdelight

Thanks :)

I did mine last May 2012, no pre-departure way back :)

Congratulations!! :) Anyway, which state did you apply and how long did it take you to receive your letter?

She was allowed to leave the airport but she needed to sign some documents. Im not sure about the paying part

"From 24 November 2012 this visa will change name to Temporary Work (Skilled) (subclass 457) visa." - immi.gov.au I do believe that you need to get an OEC, a friend of mine who visited PH with that visa was asked for one when she was about to leave.

Hi. Is anyone here enrolled for the Assessment of Competence Program in The Australian College of Nursing (College of Nursing) for Jan 2013? If you guys need a place to stay, I can recommend a good place close to the college. Its about 10mins walk. Regards :)

Hi leidanz, unfortunately I can't answer your question. Maybe you can ring AHPRA, not your CO, to ask. yes, I did exit Australia since I am on 456 and return again after a onth.

I do think it's best to declare it even though time would be an issue. I did my BP at CON.

No problemo Adel :) God bless on your road to becoming an AUS RN :)

I declared it. Though I am a CALI passer so I just explained about needing the SSN, and attached the letter (informing me of passing the NCLEX) for support. No question asked. :)

Hi everyone. I'm not quiet sure if you know or remember me. Anyway, I'll be starting my job as an Aged Care RN next week. I know you got a lot of questions. "Why aged care?", "Are there no Hospital jobs?" There are still employment awaiting for us in the hospitals but I am on a 456 visa and my current entry is about to expire, due to time and money constraints, I don't have the right to choose. To be honest, after I've lodge my visa, I got 4 invitations for an interview in public hospitals here in Aus but unfortunately I can't entertain them already. The real picture here is that there are a lot of vacancies here, as in hundreds, but not all are willing to sponsor for a working visa (which we all need except if you're a PR/citizen) consequently making it hard for us to gain jobs in our interested field. Even aged care facilities are not so keen in sponsoring anymore, that is why I still consider myself lucky. However, if you can wait, maybe you'll get what you like. They say it is a burden in Aged Care and our RN skills will be compromised. I don't know if that is true but what's important is that we give our sincere care to patients. Timeline: August 2011 - Applied for eligibility December - Received my Letter of Eligibility from AHPRA May 2012 - Started Bridging Program July - Done with BP Sep - Got my registration Number November - Offered a job December 12 2012 - Start job I am very anxious, actually. I don't have any idea about being an Aged Care RN but I know God knows I can do it because He will not put me here on the first place if I cant surpass this. Good luck everyone :)

maybe. im not yet sure. it depends on my tight budget. :)) here's what con sent me: - a valid letter of referral from ahpra - valid current visa non australian residents (to be eligible for selection 4 weeks prior the commencement date) applicants who are overseas and will be applying for a short stay visa in order to undertake the program may be issued with a visa support letter when all other admission criteria have been met - payment of course fees in full (to be eligible for selection 4 weeks prior the commencement date) - evidence of current immunisation status (including hep b and mantoux) - a criminal record clearance from your country of origin or from the australian federal police try asking con about the support letter. they don't give it immediately compared before. i didnt receive an email that my loe is in transit.

baesa and zrach: I was unemployed when I lodged my visa. I tick self-employed and leave other details blank. Yes, I got a multiple entry. I know of people who are in the same situation as me and was granted a visa :)

marklouiemarco Hello. I have questions about immunisation: -- Hi 1. I am (+) for PPD, what should I do? --- From what I read from the previous post undergo a chest xray and have your doctor read it. 2. Do I also need to have IPV or just MMR, Varicella, Hepa B, DPTa and PPD only? MMR, VAricella, HepB, DPTa and PPD only. 3. Should the brand name of the vaccine administered be really included in the certification or proof or not necessarily? --- not necessarily. I don't have that on my certification. Now, I have questions about the visa: I want to apply for a 456 visa also. 1. Did you answer the question employed or self-employed? zrach and baesa: SELF employed and leave the other details blank. But if you are employed tick employed. 2. How will College of Nursing know that I would need a support letter from them for the visa application? They already know that you need a visa support letter from them in order to apply for visa456. Just ask one from them. They don't usually send it once you have completed all requirements, paid 10,000, and confirmed that you have a position in their intakes. 3. What are the do's and dont's in applying for a 456 visa? DO: Answer honestly. Thank you for you help -- sure. Good luck!

Hi. Are you referring to the 456 visa? I think it depends on how you answer the question (oops, I forgot what number) in the form. I think that question pertains to returning to Australia. I was unemployed as well, when I applied for visa :) p.s. your username reminds me of ben adams of a1. hehe