Guest neoirl Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Hey everyone! Has anybody declared a mental illness such as depression or mild bipolar disorder when applying for a working holiday visa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neoirl Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Hi everyone again! Just a quick message to let everyone know that I got my WHV (with the intention of permanent residency) granted on the basis of a mental illness. My Visa was lodged on the 5th of April 2011. It was referred to the MOC on the 13th of April, which was yesterday, and today, 14th April, my WHV was granted. I can't believe how quickly it was processed. The MOC were obviously happy with my Psychiatric report from a consultant. So, if anyone else is taking my route to residency via a WHV, and has a mental illness such as depression or bipolar disorder, just make sure to attach a medical letter from a consultant psychiatrist stating your condition, medication and prognosis. Thanks all for your help. Hopefully declaring this now will stand to me when applying for residency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Curious - how are you using a WHV as a route to residency? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neoirl Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Curious - how are you using a WHV as a route to residency? Hi Peach! I'm using a WHV to allow me to gain Oz work experience, which will be worth more points under the new points system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Gotcha ) Hope that works out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neoirl Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Gotcha ) Hope that works out for you. Cheers Peach! Also DIAC will be able to see that I am not a burden on their health system, as they will be able to see after a year or two in Oz, that my med expenses are low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Good for you:wubclub: Many of us have suffered from depression or physical and mental illnesses. Australia is willing to listen to many ailments. My very best wishes :wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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