KangaKit

Hi, I will be applying for the 191 visa soon, having held the 491 for 3 years now..and was wondering whether anyone could shed some light on timescale for processing and whether they needed to do another medical, having already done one for the 491?

Hi, has anyone on here applied for the 191 yet? Just wondering how long it took and whether you needed to go through the whole medical again?

14 minutes ago, Tulip1 said:

From within Australia or from anywhere? Pretty sure not from overseas yet.

She said international...

Maybe..its so confusing...the Queensland premier said that people are free to enter?

2 minutes ago, Nemesis said:

What visa do you hold and where are you coming from?

Not for me....my brother wants to visit

I'm finding conflicting advice on the international Queensland borders. Are Queensland the only state to be open to visitors now?

Hi, am I right in thinking Queensland only is open to international visitors now, with no quarantine if they are vaxed?

On 18/04/2019 at 19:26, Esteban said:

Hi I am new to the forum, applied for a visa 143 just over 3 years ago but since applying have been recently diagnosed with Rhumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis as well as having type 1 diabetes for 6 years.   Other than that I’m fit and healthy 59 year old with my diabetes well under control.   My question is how much will this affect my medical, recently had chest x-Ray and other tests, including TB and HIV and all clear.  Also anyone know what the cost of medication for these conditions is?   Very worried after all this waiting and so near to the final post that this may stop us!

 

 

 

Hi, it will depend on the cost of the drugs... are you on a biologic or something cheaper like methotrexate?

37 minutes ago, rammygirl said:

Not sure about the visa thing but have you done all the sums.

Also if his a level results are good he might still get a commonwealth place at uni here which is less than international fees.  Add the cost of travel, accommodation etc and it might not be so bad. It will depend on subject and uni here too. Also the system is more flexible so they can do less units per year or more and pay as they go.  My son did this so he could work and live independently whilst studying. 

Thank you,  thats really helpful  

39 minutes ago, Phil1712 said:

So you were in the UK? Granted a 491 visa, moved to Australia and now want to send your son back to the UK to study as you cannot get his education paid for in Australia?

Don't be aggressive, the education will still be paid for,  unfortunately we are not millionaires unlike you perhaps..must be nice...also its not like we've not paid into the UK system for years!

6 minutes ago, wrussell said:

191 visa?

Yep..the permanent residency after 3 years of 491, just wanting to know whether he would be able to receive pr if he only comes back during the uni holidays?

4 minutes ago, Quoll said:

Will he be up for international fees in U.K. too? Not sure how they would view the 9 months out of the country, unless of course, it’s his gap year and he did A levels before leaving.  

Thats exactly what he did, so has his alevels counting this as a gap year

Hey, so my child wants to study in the UK as they are unable to get domestic fees on the 491 visa as yet. We have been in oz for 9 months. If he was to do this and come back during term holidays, would it have any effect when we apply for the 191 visa? I'm aware citizenship would take a bit longer. Thank you in advance 

I can vouch for Qatar too, they got us to Oz this month with no cancellations..bloomin expensive though! But that's the case with any airline at the moment. 

I know we are are a away for it being available but do any agents know the requirements yet? ie will be a case of 3 years tax receipts,  new police check or will it be like applying for another visa again with medicals etc? (Found them so stressful last time) 

On 13/04/2021 at 01:46, Wanderer Returns said:

You could use a friend's address, or if you don't know anyone that well then use your temporary accommodation address to set up a PO Box. Almost every post office in Australia has PO Boxes (they are more commonly-used than in the UK), and are very handy if you think that you might be moving around a lot during your first year. I had one in Paddington (QLD) and it was so handy I kept it for donkey's years.

https://auspost.com.au/receiving/manage-your-mail/po-boxes-and-private-bags

Ooh.. good idea thanks 

5 hours ago, Canbush said:

Hi

good thought.  I’d prefer someone gets to use them than have them wasted.

pete

Wow  that it so much cheaper than the ones I've booked!

On 12/01/2021 at 21:28, Tulip1 said:

Agree with Marisa, why does the reference have to be local? 

I have this issue to..rental agencies stipulate it has to be an Australian referee that's not a family member!

6 hours ago, Coxy7 said:

We are flying into Brisbane then after quarantine I think we will have to book another flight to Hervey Bay as you have to quarantine at the port of arrival. I will look for some threads.

Same here..when r u flying?

I've received an exemption but already had a job contract to send them..good luck..once you get the job should be straightforward..it can be agency too?

Hi, has anyone been able to apply for their medicare card whilst in quarantine? If so..did u put the hotel address or holiday temporary accommodation down as your address?

6 hours ago, Wanderer Returns said:

To be honest, I don't fully understand your situation based on the information you've posted. Personally I would check this up on the government's websites, but I don't think you will need any additional paperwork to enter Queensland from overseas.

I've looked and cant find anything but I am aware some states like western Australia ask for other info 

53 minutes ago, Wanderer Returns said:

Short answer; No.

I assume your travel exemption has been issued is because you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, but you're the partner of someone who is? If you have a valid visa and your travel exemption, then that's all you need to enter Australia. As you're flying to Brisbane, Queensland will be your state of entry, and you shouldn't require any further documentation.

Cool, thought as much..no ...due to critical skills

Probably a silly question but if I have a travel exemption for Australia,  do I also need one separately for Queensland state? I am flying into Brisbane. 

18 hours ago, Wanderer Returns said:

No problem at all, unless Brisbane suddenly became a 'hotspot', which at the moment seems unlikely. You can also travel interstate, assuming the state you are travelling to has not closed it's borders. The questions on the border declaration form ask if you have been in a covid hotspot or overseas in the last 14 days, so you will be able to answer 'no' on both counts.

Fab thank you