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Hi, Oh this was a while ago now, but I believe I didn’t deduct it from my experience points. I think it came to the conclusion I was still in employement and in my line of work I did attend KIP (keep in touch) days throughout my maternity leave and still had to maintain CPD etc. Not sure where a I got the advice for that conclusion from. I did get a lot of advice from a migrant agent during the application process for things like this so it may have been confirmed that way. From memory though I think I was fortunate enough that deducting my maternity wouldn’t have changed my points anyway. Sorry I can’t be of much help, it was a while ago now. I do remember so many little things like this popping up which aren’t always clear cut. I’d recommend gathering a bunch of questions and talking to an agent to get answers just to be sure. Good luck with it all!

We have a 189 and sponsoring a 17 year old. When paying do I do it through my immi account or does the 17 year old crest his own? If I pay through mine do I have to select “additional applicant”? If anyone can clarify it would be hugely appreciated!!

Thanks Paul, I’ll maybe call someone and get some individual advice. It was just that nothing was mentioned about that in the requirements. He’s due to turn 18 very soon after we lodge it and know it’s more difficult after he’s 18.

What happens if we submit the child 101 visa and he turns 18 while waiting on processing?

Thanks Lavers! It was so long ago that I read that (back before applying for visa) I maybe got confussed. Just wondered if immigration check your funds when actually moving out there.

We have pr 190 visa, and are moving next month. A while ago I saw something on the government website about how much money you had to show was available when entering the country. Now I cant find it!! Anyone point me in the right direction or advise? Moving to NSW! Thanks!

Hi there, Started my application in June 2019, was registered by 1st October. Was fairly straight forward, just time consuming, and I was applying from overseas. Maybe quicker if you are onshore?

From me sending additional info they requested to the time I was asked to pressnt was just under a month, so fingers crossed you won't be waiting too long!

Hi Daniel, I have perminent residency. Not sure if you can open an account on a visitor visa. I had to show the bank evidence of my perminent residency status. I opened the account online, then had to finalise it in person at a branch in Australia. You could look at the bank websites to see if there is an account for non residents. I have an account with westpac. I dont know your background, but I didn't know you could apply for APHRA registration without perminent residency? I had to show them my Visa confirmation in order for them to agree to register me. Good luck.

Just to update, popped over to oz, (only a 26hr flight) to show ID docs, took all of 10 minutes. Was registered a week later. I used my uncles address and opened a bank account and the bank were more than happy to print out an account confirmation page which was accepted by AHPRA. The whole process has been a massive ball ache (excuse remark), but finally all sorted! Thanks for all your help!

Is it true that if you live in a catchment the primary school has an obligation to find a place for your child?? We are looking at moving to a certain town and want our child to go to a particular state primary school. We don't want to commit to a house etc before we know she can go to that school. We have emailed the school but they haven't responded. We need to start to make plans as I start work in january! TIA

I just left that bit blank.

Gosh how do people know where to move to without a job to go to!! That sounds scary! It would be easy it it was just me, I could just stay anywhere, but I've got 2 young kids. I can't imagine having to potentially move around looking for work. Well, maybe I will have to but it sounds like such a big risk when you've got little ones. Thanks guys :0/

Oh my gosh thank you!! I almost cried when I read the letter as I thought I was passed all this faffing about!! It's been one thing after another so far and nothing has been straight forward in this process. Wanted to book my flight last night but this has made me wait as I wasn't sure what to do! Thank you, it seems straight forward now!

Hi there, just received my in-principle registration and have been invited to present at an AHPRA office with proof of ID. One thing they have asked for is proof of residential address, which I don't have!! I still live in the UK and don't plan on moving without a job offer....which I cant get without registration. What do people do in this situation? I have opened a Westpac account with my UK address and can add another address to the account. I thought I could use my uncles address or a friends. But, how do I then get proof from the bank? Do I need to receive a statement addressed to an Oz address? I really don't know what to do! Help, I feel like I've jumped through so many burning hoops to get this far.....!