Dear all,
I am a new member in desperate need of information as all attempts to get it on the website has been futile.
I am a Registered Mental Health Nurse, registered in both the UK and Australia since 2006 and 2007 respectively. I am seriously considering moving to work and live in Brisbane with my family and I have been informed that getting a state sponsorship is my best option.
I am however finding it difficult to do this.
I will appreciate any information given on these questions below.
1. I have registered to do the IELTS exam on the 14th of April, 2012 as it is not very clear if this is needed or not as I am trained in the UK?????
2. Do I also need to do an OET exam ??? (Occupational English Test) I read something regarding this on the website.
3. I shall be 46 by next month and not sure if I still qualify for a state sponsorship visa as some information states it's okay to, if under 50, and others states, not eligible if over 45.
4. Should I apply for job from here before applying for the visa or vice-versa?
5. I have a wonderful agent who is already looking into hospital sponsorship for me, this i am grateful for, but I do not want to be tied down with one hospital as I am a single mum and very worried that I might need to move around to settle the kids in case they do not like the area I found the job..................
Please kindly supply as much information as possible, I will be very grateful as i am, although very excited, but quite anxious about moving and do not want to get there only to be informed that........." what a shame, you are on a wrong visa" My other concern is if the visa is not renewed, or the requirement is too demanding, i will be putting my self and the kids in a very awkward situation.
Thank you in anticipation whilst awaiting your kind comments/suggestions/opinion, I am open to all please.
Victoria
I am a new member in desperate need of information as all attempts to get it on the website has been futile.
I am a Registered Mental Health Nurse, registered in both the UK and Australia since 2006 and 2007 respectively. I am seriously considering moving to work and live in Brisbane with my family and I have been informed that getting a state sponsorship is my best option.
I am however finding it difficult to do this.
I will appreciate any information given on these questions below.
1. I have registered to do the IELTS exam on the 14th of April, 2012 as it is not very clear if this is needed or not as I am trained in the UK?????
2. Do I also need to do an OET exam ??? (Occupational English Test) I read something regarding this on the website.
3. I shall be 46 by next month and not sure if I still qualify for a state sponsorship visa as some information states it's okay to, if under 50, and others states, not eligible if over 45.
4. Should I apply for job from here before applying for the visa or vice-versa?
5. I have a wonderful agent who is already looking into hospital sponsorship for me, this i am grateful for, but I do not want to be tied down with one hospital as I am a single mum and very worried that I might need to move around to settle the kids in case they do not like the area I found the job..................
Please kindly supply as much information as possible, I will be very grateful as i am, although very excited, but quite anxious about moving and do not want to get there only to be informed that........." what a shame, you are on a wrong visa" My other concern is if the visa is not renewed, or the requirement is too demanding, i will be putting my self and the kids in a very awkward situation.
Thank you in anticipation whilst awaiting your kind comments/suggestions/opinion, I am open to all please.
Victoria