Medicus

Yes, I'm promoviert. The idea with the letter from the kultusministeriumkomferenz is a very good idea, I will ring them on Monday. The sad thing is that I would't have needed to claim the doctoral degree to be invited but claimed it because I thought it would be fraudulent not to mention it

Immigration was asking whether I have a "doctoral degree". Given that I wrote a thesis, sat an exam, was given "magna cum laude" and got a certificate saying "doctor of medicine" that is listed by the medical board which is my assessing authority I'm a bit puzzled to hear that I may not have a doctoral degree. Immigration did not ask for a PhD but for a doctoral degree.

Yes, yes, and yes I think. The medical board lists "doctor of medicine" as my qualification so I assumed they would consider it as being recognized. I called the Medical Board today asking for a written confirmation that they recognize it and was told if they didn't recognize it, they wouldn't list it as my qualification. Makes sense, doesn't it?! But apparently not for immigration.

Hi guys, thanks for your replies. I might have formulated it the wrong way. My doctoral degree was obtained AFTER my degree in medicine and it is called "doctor of medicine". It included a 200 pages dissertation based on a research project and I was given "magna cum laude" by the university. The medical board which is vetassess for doctors lists "doctor of medicine" as my qualification. If I just had a degree in medicine I would understand the COs response but this isn't the case. What would you advice me to do?

Hi guys, I need your guidance. I applied for a 189 visa and claimed to have 75 points. 20 points were due to my doctoral degree from Germany. I'm working as a doctor and the Medical Board actually lists "doctor of medicine" as one of my qualifications. When I applied I sent my German certificate to DIAC. My CO requested further evidence for the doctoral degree otherwise she wouldn't be satisfied. She suggested that my qualification might be more like a "bachelor degree"- I don't have a bachelor degree, my qualification is called "degree in medicine" and my higher qualification is the doctor in medicine which I did after finishing my medical degree. I sent my Medical Board certificate to her today which lists "doctor of medicine" as my qualification but I'm not sure whether she accepts it. If I had applied with a "bachelor degree" (which I considered to be fraught because my degree is not a bachelor degree) I would have had 70 points- so I would have still been invited with the first invitation round. The question is if she refused to acknowledge my doctoral degree (bearing in my mind that the Medical Board accepts and lists it) would I need to reapply/ would my visa being rejected or what would realistically happen? Would really appreciate some advice as I'm not far away from packing my bags and returning to Germany... Cheers ​Medicus

Hi guys, i applied for the 189 visa and my case officer asked for pay slips, tax documents, etc from previous employment. My problem is that a huge part of the documents is in German and knowing the Germans, one pay slip has about 30 lines with unnecessary information. When I applied for the 457 visa I had some of the documents translated in excerpts (only relevant information was translated) and it was accepted by DIAC. Has anyone else applied for PR and given them translations in excerpts? Thanks Medicus

Thanks guys, I will lodge my EOI today :-)

Thanks for the reply, I think I will do as you said Cheers Medicus

I didn't find it hard at all. Got an 8.5 overall score and a 9 in speaking and listening. General IELTS, 1st attempt

Hi guys, I would appreciate some advice with my visa application. Our current situation is: - We have been working in Australia for 3 years (457 visa), I'm a Doctor, my hubby is Human Resources Coordinator - Currently we are in the process of applying for PR. I qualify for NSW state sponsorship but haven't applied yet - According to the skills select list I accumulate 80 points, I haven't lodged an EOI yet. Given that I already have a quite high number of points would it make more sense to apply for a 189 straight away or should I apply for a NSW state sponsorship and then for a 190 visa? Does the processing time for a 189 visa shorten when you have a higher number of points? Cheers Medicus