gemsky

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1. Applying as a nurse in Norway, anyone else?

   gemsky replied to pfb85's topic in Registration

   More than a year of long wait for the decision of my application to Norway is over. Unfortunately, the long wait was not worth it because my application was refused / rejected. Subsistence/ show money was not a problem because it has been more than e...

2. Applying as a nurse in Norway, anyone else?

   gemsky replied to pfb85's topic in Registration

   So sad to know that after so many months of waiting, finally, UDI had released statement that the scheme to learn the Norwegian language is permanently closed effective May 15, 2014 but will still process previous application filed. Still praying and...

3. Applying as a nurse in Norway, anyone else?

   gemsky replied to pfb85's topic in Registration

   I'm just so saddened with the turn of events, but there must be a truth to this long processing times because i learned from an agency that some of their applicants who filed/ lodged their application as early as January 2013 have no results yet. I'm...

4. Applying as a nurse in Norway, anyone else?

   gemsky replied to pfb85's topic in Registration

   I've been waiting for 4 months now and no feedback yet.

5. Applying as a nurse in Norway, anyone else?

   gemsky replied to pfb85's topic in Registration

   @atashi, you can pay your giro invoice from the any bank where you have an existing account. I paid mine thru BPI because this is where i have an existing account. Sorry for my unsolicited advise but if i were you, you should pay your invoice already...

6. Applying as a nurse in Norway, anyone else?

   gemsky replied to pfb85's topic in Registration

   @ giftdonna, for SAK authorization requirement, you need to have your passport certified / notarized but for submission to embassy for visa application, they only need clear photocopy of your passport. The embassy personnel will check and compare its...

7. Applying as a nurse in Norway, anyone else?

   gemsky replied to pfb85's topic in Registration

   @ giftdonna, when I lodged/filed my application 2 months ago, I noticed that the checklist for documents to be submitted has some addendum (additions) now compared before. I was a little bit confused with your comment so I go about to see the new che...

8. Applying as a nurse in Norway, anyone else?

   gemsky replied to pfb85's topic in Registration

   @giftdonna, i don't think there's specific format of study plan as i inquired from a friend who has visa approval already. Just write a brief description of what you are going to study, where to study (specify school if any), level of norwegian langu...

9. Applying as a nurse in Norway, anyone else?

   gemsky replied to pfb85's topic in Registration

   @michayganda, we feel the same sentiment, you can't get away of sometimes feeling scared most especially when you have already lodged your application and just waiting for the result. I'm worried that the impending changes in their policies might aff...

10. Applying as a nurse in Norway, anyone else?

    gemsky replied to pfb85's topic in Registration

    @michayganda, thats also what i read, they are not only changing policy but strongly considering to abolish the residence permit to learn the language because reports have been abusing this scheme. I hope and pray that the drastic changes may not be ...

11. Applying as a nurse in Norway, anyone else?

    gemsky replied to pfb85's topic in Registration

    @sab-burgs: as to your query last July 3, yes I have with me my authorization already from SAK . I received it barely less than a month after I paid the invoice. @ yvonnegabriel: I am not aware of the new policy you mentioned that you should pay firs...

12. Applying as a nurse in Norway, anyone else?

    gemsky replied to pfb85's topic in Registration

    @sab-burgs: as to your query last July 3, yes I have with me my authorization already from SAK . I received it barely less than a month after I paid the invoice. @ yvonnegabriel: I am not aware of the new policy you mentioned that you should pay firs...

13. Applying as a nurse in Norway, anyone else?

    gemsky replied to pfb85's topic in Registration

    To: sub-urgs, as to your query on how much did I pay on my SAK application, it depends on the exchange rate of dollar on the day you pay and send your payment. I paid 273 US dollars plus bank charges (roughly Php 13,000). Notary Public charge differe...

14. Applying as a nurse in Norway, anyone else?

    gemsky replied to pfb85's topic in Registration

    For the benefit of all those who have been inquiring about application for SAK authorization, I want to share what I experienced. My application did not even take a month from the time I received and paid the invoice. It came very much earlier than I...

15. Applying as a nurse in Norway, anyone else?

    gemsky replied to pfb85's topic in Registration

    Hi, I'm about to lodge my application now, but my problem lies with my housing accommodation which is one of the requirements to have a documentation of where to stay in Norway. I don't have agency/ consultancy firm that could assist me. Is anyone be...