AlanC

261312: Developer Programmer

Barry1986, your a star my friend... I had never considered that as an option but will look into it... Thanks again...

I know and you are absolutely right.... Just worried about risking a job thats been worked hard for and really enjoyed incase the Visa is unsuccessful.... Just a pity it cant be done later in the process when you can be more confident it will be granted....... hey theme the rules, just have to decide how much we want this chance........ Unfortunately it isn't just my decision...

Yeah for me it would be straight to Director as well as thats my immediate superior...... This is a nightmare, finally get everything else that maybe an issue sorted then this pops up and maybe the biggest stumbling block of all.... Tell and risk all if the visa is unsuccessful.... Sounds like your employer is understanding....

Hi... Thanks for the info.. Problem is.. We are 43 and 47, visa applicant 43... Currently in a management role and the last thing we'd want to do is risk the job... Answer directly to the director so would be saying that if the visa is granted i'm off, that is a big risk cause if it isn't I fear it could ruin everything..... I understand the Australian ACS need to access skills/employment etc but this is a real risk..... Was hoping there would be another alternative.... grr...

Hi All..... Need some help as we're not sure how to approach this one... Work experience: 2 employers since leaving university.. Employer 1 - 1997 to 2006.... Employer 2 - 2006 to Present. The first employer has been bought out by a new company so I am not sure who I would contact for a reference... Would a copy of my contract of employment and a letters showing start date and the date employment ended suffice? Current employer... How do we get a reference, which effectively tells the employer that theres an intention to leave at some point? Don't want to jeopardise current job incase Visa application is unsuccessful... Please help....

Hi.. Sorry for all the questions..... So would I contact my consultants secretary for the letter as I have not got an appointment booked yet? if I got the letter now, feel it maybe better so that I can see what they say before we get to far down the line and the medical didn't take place for say 6+ months would it still be viable? Sorry just not used to doing this kind of thing...

Hi.. thanks for the reply... So did you get the information from your GP or a consultant? I take pain meds on a regular basis due to arthritis and been told I probably will for the rest of my life.. I am hoping that the Australian climate will change that, whenever I go abroad & not always to scorching hot places, I notice the change and often stop taking the painkillers as I feel better.... I was told by a nurse practitioner I know that the problem I have is the discs above and below the operation site are bulging and though they dont cause a problem and haven't in 9+ years, No DR, even though they believe it to be the case, can say that I may NEVER need further intervention.... So I am in a very difficult position.... If you/anyone could help me with the type of info I have to obtain I would appreciate it.... Thanks..

Nice one... Big weight off your shoulders....

Hi.... I think the issue for me is as follows.. Like most we have had medical issues in the past that are now, as far as a UK doctor is concerned, things that need monitoring every now and then just to make sure everything is okay and not because there is a current issue.. I had spine surgery in 2009 which went well but as a result of that surgery I have a disc bulge above and below the operation site, which has been present since 2009, they don't cause me any major problems and have only had a slipped disc once since. I have some minor sciatica but most do after having decompression surgery ... Other that that its arthritis.... My issue is as soon as I mention that I have had spine surgery all alarm bells are going to ring.... Now for some potentially dodgy information I was given.... I was told by someone that I should mention the arthritis but not the disc surgery as that would be seen as a high value cost to Australia, even though I have had NO substantial issues since surgery... My issue is.. 1) Starting this journey off in a dishonest manor, I'm not that into lying.... 2) The future, wouldn't the Australian government monitor your health, be funny if you suddenly had a previous op you never mentioned.... GRRR I am so confused and really don't want to lose out on this opportunity and feel that out of the whole process this is the only thing that may stop US.. I don't want to ruin things for my partner...

Oh no.... Fortunately Im not scared of needles so hopefully i'll stay upright....... Your exam seemed a bit more thorough...

So nothing to daunting......

I feel that the stumbling block to any visa application we make may be the Medical so we are trying to gather as much information as possible before we make our decision to go forth and instruct an agent.... So.... ............................................................. To all that have been through the Visa Medical process, with good or bad outcomes, I was wondering what type of questions you were asked, standard examinations you had etc.... Also do you give them access to your UK medical records?

Hi.... I don't know much about the visa process but I would assume if you put in for the PMV Visa you would still be able to go over on a tourist visa as long as you have a return ticket... I maybe wrong but hopefully someone on here with more knowledge can advise....... I know its sad about the marriage date but do this right and you'll have the rest of your lives together, not worth risking a 3 year ban...... Good Luck with it all.....

I tried to send a message to an agent listed but it says I am not allowed to? Is there another way to contact them or post on a page they run.... thanks.