Health Waiver

[Mariclaire Carswell]

Hi there,

 

Is it possible to apply for a state sponsored 489 visa on my occupation but use Hubbys employer in Oz to waive any health issues with the visa?

 

I am the stronger applicant on paper but my health conditions may well need a waiver. (Although I know the 489 doesn’t carry a waiver option so not sure how this would work?!)

 

Thank you so much xx

[ali]

From what I've read you don't apply for the waiver - you basically don't meet the health requirements after the medical - they decide if you are being considered for one after which you have to supply additional information and why a waiver should be given.

The info on the website refers to your employer, It might be a massive financial undertaking for the employer and they may not be keen (if they can in fact do it as they won't be your employer). 

your Australian employer signs a 'nominator undertaking' agreeing to meet all the costs relating to the health condition that caused you or one of your dependants to fail to meet the health requirement.

If the 489 doesn't isn't considered for a health waiver - i'm not sure you would be eligible.  Hopefully one of the agents may be able to give you more information - perhaps running your case past one of those who specialise in people with health difficulties may be an option?

[VERYSTORMY]

Take professional advice a good registered migration agent. 

[Mariclaire Carswell]

Ah thank you so much guys. Yes I’ve been speaking to George Lombard and have a consult with them on Weds- it’s just now Hubby is 100% on board with a move, I’m so excited (wanted to do this for 15 years!) that I’m gutted to think my health- which is completely stable and apparently not that expensive to manage (5-6000 aud a year) would stop us going [emoji20] so just wondering if anyone has been in a similar position and succeeded xxx