176 + residing in Australia = Front load medicals ?

[Guest Joy Please]

Hi everyone,

 

Please let me have your views on my situation. I need some advice about front-end-loading medicals.

 

1)

I am working in Australia on 457 visa. And I am about to apply for 176 (got NSW sponsorship). Can I front-end-load my medicals+PCC ?

 

This link appears to say I can -

 

http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/health-requirements/arranging-health-exam.htm

 

Also, I am from a High Risk country. I am not sure if that has any bearing on the process - the link has nothing on that.

 

2)

Do I just need to book a medical appointment with Medibank and put the booking reference number in 176 application ? And then wait for the CO go-ahead to proceed with the medicals ? That's what another pomsinoz discussion seems to be indicating -

 

http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/91625-diac-not-processing-group3-order-date-received-5.html

 

A bit longish one - but I hope it would of use to others too.

[wrussell]

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