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Hello everyone! My 457 Temporary Work visa was granted today. Thank God! I took my bridging last January and ended last March. AHPRA registration took some time and got it only after 4 weeks and I have to exit Australia. But before I flew back to PH, I already got 2 arrangement for interviews. One wanted to do it personally, which declined my request for phone/online interview. The other one was fine with phone interview. That was my first interview, it was a long one , the position was in line with my experience. Afterwards, I was offered another interview from another hospital. I was offered a job with my first interview. I don't know about the second one yet. But I fancy the first one better. It took sometime for the paperworks with the HR and just got nominated last Monday. The day when I applied for 457 also. Two days after, my nomination was approved, minutes later... VISA GRANT. I want to inspire other people here but also serve as a caution for those who are starting. It was an adventure, it was fun but not easy. Before I commenced my journey, I have been reading a lot of bad news about sponsorship since 2012. It was difficult. Perhaps I was just the person at the right time and place. We are 7 in our class and I am glad to say that most of us have secured a job offer already. And that's because we have years of experience to back us up. Take your journey with caution. Sponsorship for work visa is tough. Even statistics will tell you that RNs do not belong to the top 15 of sponsored jobs anymore. My best suggestion is to gain more than 3 years of paid experience. And if everything else fail, try the permanent residency pathway.

Hi guys! How are you all doing? Just wanted to ask if someone has already applied for the international criminal history check check with Fit2work? How long did the process take to be sent to AHPRA? Or do you have any idea for how long will they complete the check? Thank you!

5,625 PHP at Nationwide. I think it's around 7,1++ at St. Lukes. HIV, Hep B, Hep C tests are included that is why it's more costly.

Certificate of Enrolment (Original and Certified) AHPRA Referral to Bridging Program (Original and Certified) Passport-sized Photo (Original) Bank Statement (Certified) Passport (Certified) Birth Certificate (Certified) NBI Clearance (Certified) Certificate of Registration (Certified) PRC License (Certified) Diploma (Certified) TOR(Certified) Certificates of Employment (Certified) IELTS (Certified)

Did you receive your OFFICIAL notice of refusal? I received my last 15th. More than 2 months after they provided me with the refusal and referral letter. I thought I will receive my refund for registration fee automatically after a month. But it seems not. Here's a copy of the last message of my RO: (I asked about the refund information she was saying because I didn't receive any.) Dear Mr G9P8, Thank you for your email and apologies for the confusion. I have checked with the registration officer who completed your refusal letter and the refund will be completed using the details we already have on file. If the officer requires any updated details from you, they will write to you accordingly. Kind regards, Hyperemesis Gravidarum Registration Officer

About online visa application: Just have your immiaccount, scan all the needed requirements (all certified copies) and answer the 18 questions. Its a very friendly online service. I advise to do your medical after completing the online application. They will give you instructions how. Regarding show money: it can be around 500,000PHP, I was told that 300,000PHP is enough. But I made sure that my tuition fee plus my living allowance is covered with the bank statement I attached. I don't think a dependent can avail of such visa type. They should apply independently. As I said before, it took me 3 weeks and 2 days before they granted it. But without the long holidays, it can be around 8-9 working days. But it really depends.

I applied online for my visitor visa. It took 3 weeks and 2 days before they decide to grant it. That includes the very long christmas and new year holidays. Technically, the grant can be shortened. I had my medicals at Nationwide, cheaper than St Lukes but generally take longer for the results to be uploaded. I'm flying on the 28th.

Happy New Year, everyone! Congratulations to those who already have their eligibility to tale the BP. Don't worry about the refusal letter, it's part of it. The referral letter is all that you need. @jmolina1985 Since you are already in Melbourne, I wanted to ask you for any suggestion and recommendation about my future circumstances. 1. I will study in Monash University in Clayton. I believe it is south of Melbourne CBD. I need to arrange an accommodation for just 7 days because my clinical placement will be in a different place. I already sent messages to ads on flatmates.com, they cannot welcome me because they want long term stay arrangement. Do you think I can find one? 2. I will have my Clinical Placement at John Fawkner Private Hospital, which is north of CBD and closer to it. I also sent messages via flatmates.com and only few would bargain as of the moment. I will try to message them back next year. I am looking for a room for only 100-130AUD which would save me a lot. Haha. Are there other ways to find accommodation? Gumtree.com ads are not replying. 3. About transportation, how would you go around Melbourne? How could I save for transpo? I believe there's Myki. How much is the usual cost/day? Thank you.

@sandy.beach You're email is wrong? I got a failure notice. @jmolina1985 See you.

@jmolina1985 Good luck! I'm already done with my visa application online and had my medical exam yesterday. Although I haven't paid any to Monash for the course fee. They already gave me a Certificate of Enrollment. AUD is at its lowest for sometime now, maybe its the best time to make money transfers. Just today, ELP director sent me the program guide and I just felt totally nervous. Thank you for that jmolina1985. If everything goes well, I'll be there by Jan 28-30. @Ba5ty Try Monash. Haha. I feel alone. Good luck!

@Ba5ty and mae05 Congratulations! Long wait is over. One step done. What are your plans now? When are you going to take BP? @jmolina1985 Sorry about that.

How much show money/proof of funds is needed for the Business Visitor Subclass 600 visa? Please answer.

@mae05 It should be by date order. However, as you can see, it's not. Timing is likely to be very dependent on how fast (or slow) your registration officers are. For one, you have an officer in the branch you applied for. The time from the receipt of your application to the time he/she referred it to NSW is a factor. Another one is how fast is your registration officer in NSW. I think that is the biggest factor. He/she assesses for its completeness, then maybe refer it to his/her manager, then refer it to the IQNM National Team. After that, the time it will be referred to the National Board which is crucial. The Board usually decides it for just a day but the time in between passing and scheduling and queuing it up is really crucial. When the Board has decisions already, another factor is where will the decision go, which local board will send out the decision. It should take 2-4 weeks after the Board consideration before you'll know. Good luck!

Monash University for 5 Jan 2015 intake. The intensive phase will start on 2 Feb and clinical placement on 9 Feb. I am still waiting for the ID so that I can manage the online modules and the confirmation of enrolment. I bargained if I can already access the modules and have my confirmation of enrolment even if I am not yet fully paid.

Hi. I was NOT able to get into the scholarship program of Monash. Well, my thoughts are good as yours. I've done the online registration for the course and I saw that only 3 people completed it (out of 10 available slots). I am just waiting for the confirmation of my enrollment so that I can lodge my visa.