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And I thought mine was good... Between us we nailed it [emoji23] I struggled more with the practice test with regards to difficulty; I found the questions on the day more straightforward and was strangely grateful for the change in order. There was phenomenal background noise on the day that I found it difficult to ignore at times though [emoji849]

I've literally been documenting each hour worked every day. I get paid per patient, which can, on occasion, be as little as 1 or 2 a day, but I was assured my hours in the role would still count (they are contracted). I have a few weeks I can't really evidence, and a few just short of 20 hours which won't count. I've also deducted lunch breaks from all full days just to be on the safe side... I'm due my 104 weeks next March [emoji849]

Make sure you give them enough details to answer your questions, but perhaps bullet point them so they don't get too confused. I emailed VIC twice as I had more questions after their initial reply, but it really helped

I had a similar question with regards to VIC and found them to be most helpful in answering my question about average working hours. Perhaps contact the state directly?

I wish I'd have seen this when it was originally posted! I was 32 when I started my Podiatry degree, after my first year I find out I was pregnant so took a year out. I graduated 2 years ago and my journey to Australia is filled with endless hurdles. But I now work privately, 5 days a week in 3 settings, and love my job. If we can't overcome the hurdles, we've decided to relocate within the UK and buy a retirement practice to run as a small family business somewhere with a real community vibe. My little one is 4 now, and no matter what happens we have a plan for a "better life"; one we enjoy and don't dread every morning; one where we see our daughter and spend quality time with her. You're not crazy, you're passionate and passion wins everyone no matter what [emoji6]

Tell me about it! At least I'll appreciate it if I ever pull it off [emoji23]

And to add to your other question, I've spoken to a chap who was refused a PR visa for Infliximab. He had an agent who could have tried for a medical waiver, but he chose not to pursue it due to cost and uncertainty... It was, for him, an option though.

My partner's consultant wants to start him on Infliximab, we were getting ready to apply for PR next year. It's an extremely expensive medication and the government subsidises it at a hefty price to them. It has the potential to cause huge problems with visa refusal so an agent is a must, as others have said.

And it's early, apologies. I've just read what you said again I think you were implying that my registration won't be checked [emoji16]

Thanks, but I do for the 190 nomination as far as I can see. Registration in principle is fine, but it's a complex system with lots of moving parts and only a 90 day window [emoji19] For the actual visa though, yes, I don't think the government care, but I'm not well versed on whether my eligibility for the state nomination can lapse during the visa process (by no longer having registration), or whether the state just passes it on and waits for me to land [emoji23] I can direct these questions to my agent, but we're at the start of such a long process with so much uncertainty that now isn't the time... I'm just being impatient and trying to get a feel for the things to come

Do you have enough points to withdraw and submit a new EOI with just the 5 points for experience?? Probably better safe than sorry!

So it says 10 days online, and advice thus far is stay until its final, which makes sense. So.... I have a 2 week trip to plan, unless I wing it and just get the state nomination through while I have provisional registration. I wonder if it needs to stay valid throughout the visa application too (as most other things do)? Think that's an agent question, and I probably already know the answer tbh

Thanks guys. Maybe I should check with AHPRA to see average time until registration is complete? I was hoping to only have to stay a couple of days if possible. I'm sure I'd find something to do though lol

Please bear with me, I just typed all this out and it disappeared [emoji33] I've searched through the forums, already found loads of info, but could still use some help in some specific areas. Background - I'm hoping to apply for state sponsorship with VIC as a Podiatrist next year (Nurses please read on, as there are more of you than Pods, and AHPRA is the same for both us with respect to my questions). I plan to gain registration in principle before flying to Australia for a ridiculously short visit where I will present to AHPRA to gain full registration. Here goes.... 1. How long do I need to stay in the country? - I will be in a hotel or other temp accommodation which I will have to use as my address. If registration is sent by post after presenting at their home office, will I need to stay until this has been completed? Could make planning the return flight tricky [emoji848] 2. Is changing my address to a UK address straightforward? - Don't really want any additional official correspondence going to a hotel [emoji849] 3. What happens between full registration and landing in Australia permanently? - Even if we get a fast visa grant, I highly doubt we will be moving within my first registration period due to "life". I'm wondering about whether to come home and change my registration to non practicing (which I believe is suitable for those practicing abroad under HCPC/ANMAC etc). Does this sound right, I've not read about anyone doing this, but also understand that many people fly over just for registration, but still have the visa and migration process to deal with, so what do those people do with their registration?? Thanks to anyone who has made it to the bottom!! And if anyone can help, I hope it will help others too [emoji6] Shelley

I'm no expert, but as this hasn't been addressed I'll give you my thoughts. If you turn 33 whilst waiting for an invitation I think your points will be reduced. I was looking at this recently and (to paraphrase) if an applicant submits an EOI aged 45, they will not be invited to apply for a visa after they turn 46, as they will no longer meet the visa requirements. So in turn if you have 30 points for age on your EOI, this might not stand if you are invited after your 33rd birthday. I don't know if you would have to submit a new EOI in this instance, but I'm sure someone else will be along to help soon.

Thanks, I probably will be, even if it's just to help with this and health issues, I just like to know things (everything, now) [emoji23]

Hi all! Not applying yet, but I'm at the point of organising everything. I'm wondering how I will be asked to evidence my experience when applying for a 190 visa. My skills assessment doesn't touch experience, so this won't help. My background is that I am a self employed Podiatrist. I take mostly cash for mobile work, I'm paid a percentage of money taken as an associate at one practice, and I get paid a fixed weekly contract rate at another. Both practices pay me by bank transfer. As far as I understand I need to evidence a minimum of 20 hours per week for 52 weeks (not necessarily consecutive) to evidence each year. I will have 2 or 3 self assessment tax returns; the further back they go the less money I earned. I will have no problem getting the practice owners to sign off my (very irregular) hours since starting. Hopefully these will help, as could bank statements? After this, my mobile work is ad hoc, but some weeks has topped my hours up to 20 or above, but again, evidence???? Has anyone been through this that might have some advice? Thanks very much

Knowing my luck (chasing and narrowly missing visa requirements on and off for a good while now) the 5 points will be for competent English AND being under 45 (which we will miss by just short of 2 months) [emoji23] If not I'll be in touch soon Westly!

Or they might just move the goalposts when you are finally ready, after a degree, a child and 18 months experience (not previously needed), meaning you have up to wait between 2 and 6 years just to scrape the required points... If your skill stays on the list [emoji849] Thank god I love my new job (started retraining 6 years ago)

I can't compare the 2, but I did PTE and got 90 across the board with a week or so of preparation. Whichever test you feel will give you the best chance of getting your visa/registration is the best. Immi don't have a preference, and we're lucky these days it's not just IELTS they allow. Hope that makes sense and good luck xx

If we get on, UK filming starts mid Jan, and they fly families out mid march to mid June, so fingers crossed xx The thing that limits me for work is experience, but that will come in time, and it's not something I can speed up [emoji23] xx Where are you looking?

Waiting for a call back (before Christmas) to see if wanted down under will take us for a reccie [emoji23][emoji85][emoji848] Going to get my skills assessment done after Christmas, then depending on whether we get on the show or not, we need to arrange a reccie and make a decision whether we're staying or going (I'm hoping for the latter) I'm working full time in private practice right now, split between 2 to 3 clinics. It's hard work, long hours and I don't know whether I'm coming or going in all the different locations, but it's all good experience [emoji16]

Hi aurora, are you asking this question because you are considering an associate type position, where in the UK you would be self employed and responsible for your own National Insurance contributions? Just wondering as this may apply to me in the future [emoji6] Best of luck, sorry I couldn't help xx

My OH is starting to consider the move a reality now [emoji4] Good timing really as he's just been told he's owed quite a lot of money from a ppi claim that was already paid out 5 years ago, but has since been reassessed... ... We also have a Skype interview for Wanted down under after making it to the final selection process [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] I love/hate the program but if we get the chance I think it'll be worth it to see whether or not he likes it and we'll know for certain then. Also a push for me to shift a few lbs [emoji6] I'm now working 2 part time jobs as a podiatrist and loving every minute (aside from MSK [emoji29])

That's great, I have a friend in Brisbane so that might do. It'll be a while yet as we're not selling our house now, so need to save up forever to fund the move [emoji853] Sent from my SM-J510FN using Tapatalk