Jules RT

We received our 189 bias a couple of weeks ago [emoji16] so now just finishing off the house so we can get it in the market! Are you therapy or diagnostic? Feel free to email me direct if you want any help julieb2604@me.com jx

I sent it off on the 10th April & received the cert in 8th Sept! They got back to me 3 x because of my CPD. I was off for 1 year of the 3 years and they kept asking me for evidence. I was off because my parents had died 10 days apart, I had to send in their death Certs in the end! I guess some people do try it. You should be fine as long as you have done some CPD. I sent it over electronically as a web folia.

Owen2k - we didn't wait for a case officer just went for our Medicals and sent off our police checks. Just be careful that you have 12 months to enter OZ to validate your visa from the date of your police checks or medical. I'm not sure which as ours were within a day of each other! That's why we possibly didn't see case officer on our immi account as like you said everything was there so it was looked through and approved straight away. Good luck Jx

I've just looked up the salaries we could be getting omg!

Looking forward to seeing you all on the group [emoji3] I'm in the main site and poms wanting Brisbane under Julie brown. We submitted our visa on the 5th Nov, no case officer just straight to approved on Monday! Sophie are you diagnostic or therapy? I'm finding there are not so many therapy jobs compared to diagnostic bit like the UK really. Good luck Owen, it won't be long now! Claire where are you based in the UK? We have meet ups from the poms group. I'm based in East anglia and I think a group meet up near Manchester. Jx

That's great news! I've had my 189 VISA granted on Monday yah! Alot of stress but nearly there, just got to sell the house. Hope to move to the Sunshine Coast in July [emoji3] Are any of you on face book? There's a great group on there pomswantingoz lots of info and discussions. I've already had BBQ invites for when we arrive! Good luck Jx

Hi Claire & Owen, ive just been through this process... I originally did the academic IELTS because l was thinking of sponsership and they required 7, I do have a British passport, however, I needed 8's for points purposes as I'm old! But I struggled getting the 8's, I kept missing it by 0.5! So a couple of weeks ago l sat the general and got 9's and a 8.5 so l was so relieved. I also got got my positive skills assessment through AIR last week, it did take 22 weeks so prepare for a wait. I do have a British degree in Oncology & Radiotherpy Technology, so not sure how your diploma works from South Africa. You mentioned the nurses having diplomas and being accepted for degrees in OZ, that hasn't been the case recently as they have just changed the rules. I would be inclined to drop AIR an email to clarify, I found them very approachable. Your right regarding the points l have gained 15 points for this. I submitted my EOI yesterday so l guess it's now the waiting game to be invited, I'm going for the 189 visa. If l can offer you any help please feel free to get in contact. Jules

I was told if this is the route I wish to take it will only be 4-6 weeks to get the visa through! But double check, I'm still trying for the 189 option first. Jx

I have emailed him the form tonight to see if he would do just that. His wife is over at the moment in the Uk, I'm seeing her tomorrow so I'm also going to give her a copy to take back. I really don't want it holding up the visa process, I've yet to submit my EOI though as I'm still waiting for my assessment & IELTS results. Jx

I'm just looking up the statutory doc Jac, my problem is that the boys Dad lives in Dubai.

Thank you. J

Hi, I wonder if someone could advise me on what form l need my ex husband to sign so that l can apply for PR visa to take the children to live in OZ. I currently live in the UK with the boys and my ex lives in Dubai. He has agreed for me to take them as he said he can visit them in either the UK or OZ, so there is no issue, we just don't know what forms to fill in. Many thanks, Jules

That's fantastic news Chris! I'm currently on the IELTS treadmill chasing marks, very frustrating, but also encouraged by your news. Best of luck. Jules

My son has now decided to apply to the RAF, which to be honest I'm not sure how I feel about? On one hand I will feel like I'm abandoning him and on the other he is nearly 18 so I feel l have to respect it's his life!

Hi emwatson, MaggieMay24 & sethra, Thank you so much for your further comments. Sorry I haven't been in touch sooner but I've been working, now off for a few days. I'm studying for my next IELTS instalment! This time in going for the general so fingers crossed. But I will take onboard what you said emwatson re having it remarked if I'm close. Jules x