shaunfreo

18 hours ago, ruthy said:

RRVs aren't always straightforward and can be a source of anxiety and frustration as much as any other part of the visa process. Also, they are taking months to process now. Mine took nearly five months to be processed.

I agree with Cal. It is a forum and if you are not interested in the topic, then you don't have to read the posts you don't like.

 

I think my initial post has been a bit misunderstood, not suggesting people shouldn’t post questions, and of course many applications are complex and need professional advice, and I am sure they will be directed to seek that advice,

but I just noticed a lot of enquires about RRVs were relating to fundamental rules like qualifying time, the fact that so many believe that their PR has expired because the RRV has expired simple stuff not the more complex situations. 

I agree with Marisawright these forums can be difficult to navigate , but on many forums you will find links In say FAQ or read me first sections British expats forum a case in point then if posters don’t find the answer they are looking for they can place supplemental questions 

anyway W russell has provided those links so that could be a great help to many 

No they are not all straight forward I agree , I did say that in my original post

and perhaps the site could be made easier to navigate, i agree it’s not easy which is obviously why people find it hard to find other posts on the same subject 

The thing is guys they do give advice on this topic endlessly to different posts I thought it would be a good idea if there could be one post which gives a broad outline of the rules which we could all direct enquires to 

I don’t see how that is doing agents out of business if anyone requires further help they can pay for it 

gawd I didn’t think this could be so controversial, I guess I will just shut up I obviously haven’t been a member long enough or posted enough posts to have anything worth saying 

I just thought that given there are so many questions about RRVs , which are not straight forward in many cases it would be helpful to direct enquires to a post which gives the correct advice I know long term members give the best advice they can but unfortunately it’s not always correct 

Please please can a reputable migration agent put together a post regarding RRVs what is required, ect eligibility, so we can direct the endless enquires about them to that post 

There seems to be so many are enquiring about them , and the information given is not always correct looking at previous posts

It says on the home affairs website that you need to be resident for 2 years (730 days ) it doesn’t specify if time outside Australia for short periods is included or excluded I would imagine to be on the safe side to add all time outside onto the 730 days so for example if you were outside for 14 days in the 2 years apply after 745 days , perhaps someone with more info can enlighten you 

1. Only you can make that decision, getting registered as a nurse, and passing the skills assessment is not an easy process , and you would very likely take a drop in position 

2. Kids usually adapt but it does depend to some extent how old they are

3. So much depends on where you choose to settle, Australia is expensive especially in the cities, so financially you could be worse off, many people live on $50,000, but in many places that would be tough with a family 

4. The process depends on many things but around a year ++ is a good estimate but possibly longer depending on how many points you have, and what visa you apply for

The problem is usually the continuity of care component 

you are required to have a specified number of women who you have followed through (ante natal , intra partum, and post natal) you don’t have to have delivered them though 

there is a certain number I think it is 20 women but do check as AHPRA change the requirements frequently, and it has to be on your transcript of training as a specific component 

most uk and I would think Irish training incorporates this element as standard and it’s not necessarily considered as an extra and is just part of your training program 

As to whether hospitals will support you in obtaining the requirements, most it seems will not why would they , there are hundreds of Aussie trained midwives who already meet the criteria and can only get temporary contracts

some big hospitals in capital cities might but it’s doubtful 

Its not just direct entry midwives who have this problem, but any midwife who can not show the required continuity of care component 

Anyway good luck 

I would imagine that the public health system is paying for the op but will be done in a private hospital, but she should still be a public patient.

Look at my previous post replying to your other post

perhaps as it is your sister who will be applying she needs to do some research herself, after all it’s a complex process and only she knows her own circumstances 

best of luck and as Marisawright says She May need to contact an agent to assess her eligibility as it may not be straightforward 

And I would add it’s really annoying to put up two separate posts relating to the same issue in your first post Your sister works in a pharmacy, and now it is clear she isn’t a pharmacist 

Depending on your lifestyle could be enough, many do live on that amount, although my experience living in Brisbane it’s expensive as is most of city Australia, need to give more information, 

https://www.pharmacycouncil.org.au/our-services/assessments/

i think this organisation does the skills assessment for pharmacists 

Is she a qualified pharmacist? https://www.pharmacyboard.gov.au/registration/overseas.aspx it also gives links to obtaining the required skills assessment and requirements 

Am sure someone with more specific knowledge of pharmacy will answer any other questions 

The last I heard if you don’t have the savings you need a combined income of £18.600,  more if you are including children who are not already British citizens or have indefinite leave to remain. This is for spouses who are not EU citizens, although with the whole Brexit nightmare Spouses who are EU nationals will most likely have to meet the same criteria in the future unless some arrangement is made

You don’t need to have AHPRA registration to apply for visa, but you need a positive skills assessment from ANMAC before submitting an EOI

It did change recently to 45 

Just on another note Practice Nursing here does not have the same status is in the UK , it is generally poorly paid, (average around $26-$30 per hour with most salaries at the lower end) and you work under the direction of GP Not as an independent practitioner, it’s a much more a business model and about making a profit, 

on the plus side because of those reasons there is usually quite a few jobs around as the turnover is quite high. 

Yes you will need the academic version 

https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa-1/155-

well look it up it’s not that hard , you are looking at the requirements for an RRV I think 

Yes this question has been discussed many times on the forum, and from memory others have done what you plan to do but as Tulip 1 says it’s risky, and a one way ticket is a bit of a giveaway if you are stopped!

You have to get an Australian passport pretty quickly if you plan to travel after your citizenship ceremony, you can pay an extra amount and get it done quickly within 48 hrs i believe 

https://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au/

has most of the info you need to get started

good luck

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