new (43 yr old) midwife permanent visa?

[Guest ballybeg0]

Hi,

Am new to this website, but have a query that I hope you can help me with. I am due to qualify as a midwife this year here in Ireland, getting my registration mid October. I am 43 next month and have a husband and 3 kids, 16, 14 and 11. I want to try and get out asap but believe that I need a yrs experience to get a skilled migration visa. If I came out on a 457 visa how long would it be before I could apply for permanent residency? And does the 45 yr old limit still apply and the same points system as I would be 44+ by the time I arrive? I believe there is a new points system in July and am not sure if I'd qualify then... I have 3 siblings in Australia, any of whom would sponsor me.

Questions, questions... Am open to area, but was probably thinking North NSW.

Any advice would be gratefully received.

Thanks Anne

[jsnowling]

hi there, I think the quickest way is on a sponsored visa - you apply for a job and they sponsor you - all could take a matter of a few months. You need at least a years experience - and you cant work until you are registered with aphra which is taking quite a few months. If you go out on a 457 temporary visa you can apply for pr after approx 12mth - the hospital should nominate you. Hope this helps a little, Julie

[Guest ballybeg0]

Thanks Julie. I believe I can get a 457 without experience as they are so in need of midwives. My problem is that if I arrive Summer 2012 I will be 44 and if I have to wait a year I will be 45 and half and so don't know if that puts me out of the running. I dont want to make the move if I'm not certain that I could stay....

Anne