LittleRebecca

If they are no longer in a relationship they need to be truthful as visa can be cancelled years later. She will likely get 28 days to sort something out if she wants to stay or leave. Likely best to withdraw the application as this will not affect future applications unlike if visa was refused. But if the visa is refused she would have review rights if it was lodged in Australia. But no sponsor no visa, but could stay in Australia while review was being processed. But with her new job she may struggle getting bridging visas to go in and out of Australia.

Sorry I have just realised I have made a mountain out of a mole hill. She is leaving Aus for good, she has just got a few 3 period where she arrived back from her holiday back home and when the airline fly her to Middle East (where she will live and work for the rest of her time). No interest in continuing the visa.

All I need to ask is - if they withdraw their application for a visa, how long does she have to leave the country?

My friend was in a genuine relationship with an Aussie resident. Went to immigration, did the de-facto thing and she has been placed I think on a bridging visa whilst they wait (it has been nearly 18 months since they lodged paperwork).

So she arrives back from visiting home, their relationship is over and she has a job in the Middle East, air hostess, flying (paid for by the airline) in about 3 weeks.

Here lies the problem.... they have to attend a meeting with immigration a few days after she gets back to Aus. Should she be honest and will they give her 28 days to leave or will she have to leave sooner?

Thanks.

I wish life wasn't like this I am confused about where I want to live. I wish I had a partner make life easier....

Oh well, spilt milk.

Only looking after 4 beds compared to 9-12 in the UK>... plus point.

I don't know, I only know that they couldn't register straight after qualifying. The best bet would be to flick the NMC an email as it may be different in different states etc.

SO many decisions.

Thanks x

@Whichway1 is it ok the other way around.... UK nurses can work worldwide?

You know, when I trained 10 years ago, I worked out I did about 900 hours every year of placement (more in the final year) and I have just realised I sound like one of those old nurses because, EVEN THEN, all the older nurses used to say " you lot spend far too much time at University and not enough time on the wards" :eek: jeezo, I have become my worst nightmare. In a way though, I did feel in Oz that some of the students were desperate to be let loose and get in the thick of it.

Ok. I am not exactly sure what exactly nurses do in Aus V UK but they were trying to teach us the Science behind how medications work and how the injury/illness effects the body... is that the same in your opinion?

Thanks for the replies.

The UK, australian fees are so high

Yes, it would drain my savings but I would make friends and I thought it would help me with applying for the visa for Australia

In short, would your best method to get an Aus visa - study in UK and apply for a visa and wait?

I love my time in Australia, I have been here 3.5 years

Ok. I started the Masters in Nursing Science and we were going to do 800 hours in placement over the two years I think. There was a lot of science - we had to know a lot about the body. I have messaged new graduates in England (Facebook friends) and they managed the course, so I am hoping I can.

Obviously you would know better than I what it is like.

I hope I get accepted to a course in the UK

The ANF is aware that new nursing graduates are not being offered jobs. In Tasmania, only 30% of nurse graduates have been employed, in Queensland only 10%, 50% in South Australia and 800 nurse graduates are without employment in Victoria.

Hmmmm. I wonder why UK Nurses are sought after? Any evidence? Maybe I should think about the UK and going to the Middle East away from Melb weather

OMG be good to know why!

I am considering studying Nursing in Australia (well I started but dropped out).

Would I be better studying in the UK or Australia with regards to getting a long term visa for Australia?

I was 28 in Feb so I reckon my age will also be a problem.