Wrightx6 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I have just found out that my medical has been referred to MCO! As far as I know I am fit and well with no Past medical history. My husband is the main applicant for 457 and has passed his medical. We both work in healthcare so had to have blood tests , chest xray etc... Does anyone know why this could be and how long the delay is likely to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 My husbands was refered at the end of may. He has some scaring on his lung from a recent chest infection (so his gp told him from an xray just before his medical). They have huge backlogs at the moment and his medical STILL isnt back. They told us Tuesday that it had just been posted out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensdad Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Mine was referred due to my weight, don't worry if it was something major you would of been told. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightx6 Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Thanks for replying. Did you get told the reason for the referral? I have no idea and now my imagination is imagining allsortts! Blossom 79 - so do you reckon it is taking about 2 months at the moment for processing? Do you have to have further medicals/ doctors reports? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Thanks for replying.Did you get told the reason for the referral? I have no idea and now my imagination is imagining allsortts! Blossom 79 - so do you reckon it is taking about 2 months at the moment for processing? Do you have to have further medicals/ doctors reports? Hubbie phoned up and they told him it was the xray which was being refered. They have been pretty helpful really on the phone, calming him down, telling him not to panic etc. His medical finally arrived back today. He didn't need any more tests, it was just a case of a dr looking at his xray and ticking that it was nothing serious. So 31st of may until 13th of July. However, they told us they hadn't been overly busy when we went for our meds. I am guessing it could take a bit longer for ones done in June. Try not to panic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cgw52 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 My wife and I also both work in healthcare and are applying for a 457 visa. My wife's medical requirements have been finalised whilst mine were "referredy" on 18th July. We are both fit and well and I confirmed with the panel doctors in London that there were no issues. We are due to fly out to Melbourne on 2nd August for my wife to start work on 6th so this latest revelation is causing a lot of angst. The Melbourne visa centre of excellence handling our case are unable to advocate on our behalf about the medical side of the visa which is processed in Sydney. Does anyone have any useful contact details that I can use to try and chase this along? That would be very much appreciated. Many thanks, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 My wife and I also both work in healthcare and are applying for a 457 visa. My wife's medical requirements have been finalised whilst mine were "referredy" on 18th July. We are both fit and well and I confirmed with the panel doctors in London that there were no issues. We are due to fly out to Melbourne on 2nd August for my wife to start work on 6th so this latest revelation is causing a lot of angst. The Melbourne visa centre of excellence handling our case are unable to advocate on our behalf about the medical side of the visa which is processed in Sydney.Does anyone have any useful contact details that I can use to try and chase this along? That would be very much appreciated. Many thanks, Chris I think maybe you need to investigate looking into changing your flights, in the past a couple of weeks for a referral was normal but sounds like that is extended now. I dont think there will be much you can do to move it along, there is a queue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crusty10003 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 My wife and I also both work in healthcare and are applying for a 457 visa. My wife's medical requirements have been finalised whilst mine were "referredy" on 18th July. We are both fit and well and I confirmed with the panel doctors in London that there were no issues. We are due to fly out to Melbourne on 2nd August for my wife to start work on 6th so this latest revelation is causing a lot of angst. The Melbourne visa centre of excellence handling our case are unable to advocate on our behalf about the medical side of the visa which is processed in Sydney.Does anyone have any useful contact details that I can use to try and chase this along? That would be very much appreciated. Hey i am in kinda a similar situation to your self...i had my medical referred to the MOC in Sydney around the 8th of June.I was told it would take 6 to 8 weeks to be finalized. when i rang back a few weeks later they told me that there is no time limit on the processing because of the massive back log.they told me only my case officer can put a request to speed things up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightx6 Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 How do you find out the reason for referral. My agent doesn't know and the case officer says she doesn't know either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensdad Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 That's because they don't. Something was obviously flagged for it to be referred. If it was that bad you would be notified sooner rather than later. If you have no known conditions and are generally healthy try not to worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahdawson86 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I feel your pain. My boyfriend and I are also going on a 457 (hopefully) and also both work in healthcare. We applied on the 21st June, and had medicals on 26th June. Whilst his results were all ok on 6th July, mine got referred over on July 9th. To the best of my knowledge I am fit and well, the doctor didn't say he flagged anything up and the clinic I went to say they have no record now my results have been sent electronically. Was hoping to fly on the 13th August, as starting work on the 20th August, but just don't know how realistic that is given the current backlog. It's all very worrying! Takes a wk just for the CO to reply to an email, let alone for anything to seem to happen! Is there any chance the CO could give the sydney office a nudge do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cgw52 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Mine was referred on 18th July. Still awaiting AHPRA registration (which is a different nightmare in itself) so haven't really got the mandate to start stoking the immigration dept to get their skates on. Am able to change our flights for £150 each + fare difference (which is not insignificant due to the Olympics) up to 48 hrs before we are due to fly (on 2nd August). Slightly regret buying them all those months ago to "save money" on Olympic ramped up fares but did not anticipate these problems. I worked in Perth for 6 months in 2003. Life was simple then: hospital sorts the visa, you turn up with necessary passport, degree certificates etc and get it all done in one afternoon at the Western Australian medical board. Token chest xray was the only medical requirement. Not sure why it all has to be so ridiculously complicated, expensive and stressful these days. Seems hardly worth it for one year's work. Good luck to all those in a similar position. C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cgw52 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Just confirmed with the panel doctors that there was no issues with my medical. Blood tests normal, Xray normal and given a "Grade A" on the medical examination with no additional recommendations or information required. Have no idea why I have been referred and its going to cause a major problem. Very frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightx6 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Well we haven't booked flights yet luckily but we are due to exchange on our house sale any day now, which is stressful when you're not sure you're going to pass the medical and get the visa! Does anyone have contact details for the MCOs in Sydney? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coolranu Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 My wife's medical results were referred to MOC, but it was not due to any medical reason but due to some administrative reason. The guys at Melbourne Medicare centre forgot/miss placed her result due to some some technical issues from there end. It took nearly 3 valuable weeks to sort out the issue and she has to re-do her medicals ( no cost involved as fault was from there end) and the result was sent to the CO immediately. My advice is better not to worry about your own health condition as some one rightly suggested if there is any health issue you will be the first person who will know about it and secondly the doctors at the medical centre will advice ( morally obliged) you during the test itself. It's better you call your CO/MOC and and check whats the real issue behind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cgw52 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Any joy yet? I'm still waiting. Looks like I'm going to have to change my flights. Just don't know to which date though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightx6 Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 I just heard today my medical has been passed and visa will be granted tomorrow. So less than 3 weeks processing time! Still no idea why it was referred though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trasi Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I just heard today my medical has been passed and visa will be granted tomorrow. So less than 3 weeks processing time! Still no idea why it was referred though! ahh thats fab news..... like you guys im in healthcare, 457. My meds were referred 23rd July...... and just like you.... ive no idea why :eek: 3 weeks is better than 2 months:laugh: fingers crossed we will all hear soon. many congrats wrightx6 xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest santhoshsk Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I have just found out that my medical has been referred to MCO! As far as I know I am fit and well with no Past medical history. My husband is the main applicant for 457 and has passed his medical. We both work in healthcare so had to have blood tests , chest xray etc... Does anyone know why this could be and how long the delay is likely to be? Hi, am also in the same situation now. My medicals are also referred. Did your visa get approved atleast now?? Please let me know if you have any additional info on this processing time. Am very worried Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizgats Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 How do you find out the reason for referral. My agent doesn't know and the case officer says she doesn't know either! Unfortunately, there is no way to find out, and both your agent and case officer are being sincere. Only the team at Global Health and the Medical Officers of Commonwealth know why. It is frustrating sitting in limbo, but just be patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cgw52 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Unfortunately, there is no way to find out, and both your agent and case officer are being sincere. Only the team at Global Health and the Medical Officers of Commonwealth know why. It is frustrating sitting in limbo, but just be patient. See my earlier posts. Do not worry, there is little you can do. A lot of medical referrals happen for no particular reason whatsoever. I had my medical referred on 18th July. I checked with the panel doctors in London who confirmed that I was passed as a Grade A (which should not attract any referral). My 457 visa was granted on 8th August (bang on 3 weeks later). Sadly this was too late for my wife and I to fly out to Melbourne on 2nd August as planned and booked. It cost us another £600 to change the flights to 16th which meant the wife was 2 weeks late for work. The hospital was very understanding as they are aware of how difficult Immigration and AHPRA registration have become over the last few years. Good luck and as people have said before (which I didn't quite believe when I was at your stage) it will all be worth it in the end! C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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