nomadwanderer Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Good Morning All At the time of applying for a 457 visa (after the approved sponsor employer has received confirmation of his/her nomination ap) I am to understand one must engage in a blood test and urine test. I am to understand the blood test is for the detection of illnesses such as Hep C and the urine test for diabetes. If marijuana is smoked and it is subsequently still in your system at the time of these tests, will it compromise the 457 visa app? Would one receive any notification of this or will it in any way hinder one's ability to be approved for a 457 visa? If someone knows the answer to this it would be highly appreciated. Kind Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Ive seen this question asked a few times and the answer seems to be, No, drugs are not tested for at the medical. Hope this helps Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hoffer Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 i never received a medical on my 457 but why not be safe and cut that **** out then you wont have to worry about your medical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 My understanding is they are checking for HIV & Hepititis which is just as wellin my case because I'm not sure how they found blood in my red wine flow :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiralx Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 For my spouse visa my urine test confirmed tiny blood traces - I had to get a clear test before it went ahead, so they do test (or at least observe) for other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightunderscore Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 If getting the visa is important to you, wouldn't it be better not to risk it and just cut use? :arghh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasepom Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Don't take the stuff and you won't have any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 You should also be aware that a lot of Australian employers will test for drugs both at commencement of employment and at random times throughout employment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Unless you are working in a hospital or with kids they don't normally do blood tests anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FatCats Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 You should also be aware that a lot of Australian employers will test for drugs both at commencement of employment and at random times throughout employment. Yes, we do drugs test for all new employees, salaried and wages. Manufacturing industry based in Sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Yes my OH gets random tests onsite too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadwanderer Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 Thanks for the information all it's highly appreciated. My "friend" would stop smoking however he said since he only operates heavy machinery he should be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy99 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I'm puzzled to know why you're having a medical in the first place? We've been here since January on a 457 and not once has a medical been requested or needed, nor since we've been here have blood tests etc been asked for! Unless it's changed since we applied, but ours was only processed in November and granted in December so can't imagine it's changed that much:wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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