NURSES - Questions on what you might need for immigration paperwork

**Magnetic6** · 04-08-2010, 10:50 AM

Hi Gill, i'm in the same boat.
I had my skills assessed by the ANMC last year and i've purposely put off registering until the boards amalgamated as we've been uncertain which state we're moving to, hence i thought it would be easier to wait

I've contacted the ANMC who are happy to forward my file to AHPRA as i think it should contain everything they need. The only extra document i was going to send was my CV and possibly a certified copy of my passport as i can't remember including this last time, but will check.
I've emailed AHPRA twice over the last couple of weeks to see if this would be ok and haven't had a reply. So i'm going to wing it and see, my plan is to fill out the application form, payment and CV with a note attached saying that they should receive everything else they require fom the ANMC.
No doudt if they need anything else they'll ask and at least i'll be in the queue!

**Andie33** · 04-08-2010, 02:18 PM

Hi all,
that is a really good way to do it, im thinking more and more I should got my skills assessment first, as I started with the QNC and now i appear to be lost in the system which is how many 100's deep I bet. I too havent had an email reply for around 2 weeks plus, but i think overseas apps must be down on the list of prirorities, as I was googling and found a comment by the pharmacists association saying there was a big problem with the AHPRA's IT system, oh Joy! i can only imagine, anyhow take heart everyone, we will get there...;-)
In answer to Gill - I had a letter from the now old QNC, stating clearly that you can request the ANMC send info onto them (a lot cheaper ;-)...also I emailed the QNC and had a reply back saying I could make a request in writing for them to forward my docs onto the ANMC (cos i have done it the other way around).
Really really good to know im not the only one, my head is spinning and I keep thinking gosh is it worth it?!...but I have wanted to go to Oz for sooooooo long, that i have to keep going.
Chin up everyone, remember, we are british after all! lol

Andie x

**hellsbells712** · 04-08-2010, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by Magnetic6

Hi Gill, i'm in the same boat.
I had my skills assessed by the ANMC last year and i've purposely put off registering until the boards amalgamated as we've been uncertain which state we're moving to, hence i thought it would be easier to wait

I've contacted the ANMC who are happy to forward my file to AHPRA as i think it should contain everything they need. The only extra document i was going to send was my CV and possibly a certified copy of my passport as i can't remember including this last time, but will check.
I've emailed AHPRA twice over the last couple of weeks to see if this would be ok and haven't had a reply. So i'm going to wing it and see, my plan is to fill out the application form, payment and CV with a note attached saying that they should receive everything else they require fom the ANMC.
No doudt if they need anything else they'll ask and at least i'll be in the queue!

Hi ya,
Thanks for this. I am at the same stage. Good idea, i'm goin to do the same. Just in the middle of updating my CV and then everything will get sent off. Apparently you need to have at least applied for registration before applying for SS if thats the route anyone else is going down... So I need to get my skates on.
For anyone else if you use your login details on ANMC website, you can click on the request button to forward all paperwork on.
Cool.
x

**Magnetic6** · 04-08-2010, 06:27 PM

I've completed the application form this afternoon but when i try and access certain pages of the AHPRA website, it won't let me log on to them. For example to check the current fees etc.
It's really bugging me now, anyone had a similar problem? x

**Malkitek** · 04-08-2010, 06:40 PM

Had the same problem! so frustrating to not even know how much it costs! I've sent an email asking if its a website problem, and can they send me the info by email, so might be able to let you know, if/ when they reply?
Gill

**Magnetic6** · 04-08-2010, 06:48 PM

Thanks Gill, i'd started to think i was doing something wrong and missing something very obvious!

**Andie33** · 05-08-2010, 06:40 AM

No its not us, I read theres a problem with the IT system, just hoping and praying they sort it soon so we can all get there before 2015!...i just look at it like oh well it gives me more time to contemplate the decision (and save the dosh, again im trying to look on the positive side...not easy being a whinging pom, esp a nurse!! lol

Thanks for that though, all helpful stuff
Andie

**hellsbells712** · 05-08-2010, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by Magnetic6

I've completed the application form this afternoon but when i try and access certain pages of the AHPRA website, it won't let me log on to them. For example to check the current fees etc.
It's really bugging me now, anyone had a similar problem? x

Just been on APHRA website, it is $220 for overseas assessments.
Just need to fill the form in now and get all sent off.
x

**Magnetic6** · 05-08-2010, 06:15 PM

I've just logged on to AHPRA and not had a problem this evening.
As well as the assessment fee as mentioned above, the application fee is $115 and registration fee $115 for a full year, but less depending on when you apply.
Anyone else struggling with Q5 & 6?
For residential address i've put where i'm currently living in the UK but don't know what to put for Q6, i haven't got a principle place of practice/employment in Australia, as i haven't got a job yet

Could somebody please have a look at these 2 questions and see what you think?
Thank you

**Malkitek** · 05-08-2010, 07:48 PM

Hi
thanks for all the sharing!
I put my Uk address in Q5. and Uk workplace,for Q6. seemed a bit strange to be asking for Australian place of practice when not yet registered?
Gill x