LKH Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Hi, apologies as I’m sure this has been asked hundreds of times already!! I am just starting to look into the process of a move to Perth from the UK with my partner and 2 children. I have a lot of family already living in Perth and just weighing up our options over there. I am a Registered Children’s Nurse and Health Visitor and my occupation is on the skilled occupation list for both 189 and 190 visas. Ideally it seems the 189 visa would be the best option? According to the points calculator on the Australian Home affairs website I would have 75 points if I pass the superior English tests. Ive been doing a bit of research and am I right in thinking the process is - Pass English language assessment Pass assessment criteria for ANMAC Submit EOI If invite is offered to apply for the visa then arrange health checks, police checks, ID checks, etc. Can anyone recommend any migration agents? Or know of any that give a free consultation before starting the process? Are there any Health Visitors that have made the move to Oz and are currently working in a similar role? Are there many Community Child Health Nurse jobs in Perth? Any advice would be appreciated! Please direct me If these questions have already been answered on another post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martina Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Hi, Please don't forget about registering with AHPRA, I can't see it anywhere in your plan. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKH Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 Thank you for your reply! Do you know at what point in process I would need to register with AHPRA? would it need to be done before EOI? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 22 minutes ago, LKH said: Thank you for your reply! Do you know at what point in process I would need to register with AHPRA? would it need to be done before EOI? thanks You can do this at any time in the process - if you are already AHPRA registered you can apply for a modified skills assessment. Do be aware though, that with AHPRA when you get told you have your registration in principle - you have to present in person to an AHPRA office to complete the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 The AHPRA thing is a pain in the neck, frankly! Processing takes months, and even then you're only approved in principle until you can present yourself in person at their office. Rather than face the prospect of arriving in Australia and being unable to work for up to a year, many nurses make a flying visit to complete their registration before they migrate. If you're at all unsure whether your application will be accepted (say, your qualifications aren't straightforward), then you might want to try for registration before you even apply to migrate, to be sure you're going to be able to work in Australia. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 8 hours ago, Marisawright said: The AHPRA thing is a pain in the neck, frankly! Processing takes months, and even then you're only approved in principle until you can present yourself in person at their office. Rather than face the prospect of arriving in Australia and being unable to work for up to a year, many nurses make a flying visit to complete their registration before they migrate. If you're at all unsure whether your application will be accepted (say, your qualifications aren't straightforward), then you might want to try for registration before you even apply to migrate, to be sure you're going to be able to work in Australia. Just to add that many have to make that quiick visit first as once AHPRA issue the registration in principle they only allow you 3 months to present in erson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKH Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 Thank you for all your advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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