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  • YoungJebediahYoungJebediah Philippines
    Posts: 47Member
    Joined: Jan 01, 2017
    Hi @Cassey, I have a question. How likely am I to get a PR (whether for independent or employer-nominated visas) if I complete the 1-2 year conversion course? What's the risk that I will be sent back home if I can't find an employer or be approved for 189/190?

    My partner is debating whether to risk the 3-month bridging course (although I've heard that route is very competitive and options+pay are not as good) or getting a Bachelor's. We'd like to weight the risks for both.

    Thanks in advance!
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @cstajan If you are an OR Nurse for 3yrs, there's a big chance that you'll get a sponsorship. My hubby is an OR Nurse too and he was offered a job sponsorship which we declined because the place is a bit far. We didn't regret the decision though because instead of getting a temporary visa, we secured a Permanent Visa instead. If you want to stay in Au to process your PR application, you can apply for another student visa provided that you don't have a "no further stay" condition on your current visa.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    edited June 2017
    @YoungJebediah Most likely you'll be granted a PR Visa as long as you meet the points for migration, have proper and complete documents and as long as you don't overclaim points. It doesn't matter what route you take whether it's bridging or Bachelor's. The salary would all depend on your overseas experience (recognized by ANMAC) and not with your program of study.
    Based on our experience, we had to apply for another student visa to extend our stay here in Au to finish the process for the PR application.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • YoungJebediahYoungJebediah Philippines
    Posts: 47Member
    Joined: Jan 01, 2017
    @Cassey thanks! In your experience, is it worth going through the bridging program still? I heard from friends there that it's a lot less likely to find jobs with just a diploma than a Bachelor's.

    Also, is it difficult to find an employer willing to sponsor there? My partner only has less than a year of experience so I'm not sure she can meet the required points for independent PR, or be considered by any company sponsor.
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    edited June 2017
    @YoungJebediah What's good with bridging is that it only take few months to finish. Why would you choose a lengthy study if you can finish at an earlier time. I would say that it would all depend on what your preference is and your purpose as well. If you can't find a sponsor, you can still apply for PR application offshore. Once you are an RN here, it wouldn't matter whether you finished bridging or Bachelor's. Finding a job would all boil down on your experience overseas and how you present yourself. DIPLOMA is different from Bachelor's and Bridging by the way...

    With sponsorships, employers normally look for 3yrs or more of overseas hospital experience and they usually get those who have experience in specialty areas. There are still some who offer sponsorships but not a lot like how it was yrs ago. But who knows, right? Sometimes luck can play a part. Our friend got absorbed from the hospital where he had his placement.

    If you want to have an idea with your points, try it on this link:
    http://pinoyau.info/plugin/page/point-system

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • YoungJebediahYoungJebediah Philippines
    Posts: 47Member
    Joined: Jan 01, 2017
    @Cassey really? I was under the impression that bridging will only get you a diploma, while the 1 year conversion gets a Bachelor's. What's the difference between the two and do employers base their hire based on that?
  • cstajancstajan Davao City
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Jun 13, 2017
    @Cassey thank you for the reply. Another question, how many months did it took for your husband's permanent residency from the end of his bridging program?
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    edited June 2017
    @YoungJebediah Employers don't base their hiring on what program you have finished. Hiring is based on your work experience and on how you present yourself. Finishing Bridging and Bachelor's would both lead to registration as a nurse here in Australia. The only difference is the delivery of the program. Just think of it this way, bridging is like a shortened Bachelor's... Diploma is different. After finishing a diploma course, one is called an Enrolled Nurse which is different from a Registered Nurse.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

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    Joined: Apr 16, 2016
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  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @cstajan My hubby did a conversion course and not bridging. If I remembered it right, the program finished Feb of 2016 and we got our PR, June of the same year.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • YoungJebediahYoungJebediah Philippines
    Posts: 47Member
    Joined: Jan 01, 2017
    @Cassey thanks for answering!

    I'll weigh our options first. From what I've gathered as well, bridging is less costly but you won't be able to work part-time on a business visa so that's a big disadvantage I guess. Yung 1-year conversion mejo mahal but you can work part-time, makakatulong pa funds. Another issue is how to make my partner meet 60 points for 189/190, as she has less than a year of hospital experience pa. In your case, how did you meet your points?
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @YoungJebediah Have you checked the link that I gave from my past post? You can estimate your points there and see how you go.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • YoungJebediahYoungJebediah Philippines
    Posts: 47Member
    Joined: Jan 01, 2017
    @Cassey yeah she just barely made the 60 point mark because she has no points for experience (55). I guess her option would be to get sponsored employment for at least 1 more year, probably from temporary visas if lucky, so she can get points for "Australian work experience".
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @YoungJebediah She can opt for state sponsorship or 190 if she meets the requirements (+5points) or try to get a higher English result.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • cstajancstajan Davao City
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Jun 13, 2017
    @Cassey thanks for the info. Atleast now I have a clearer picture of what to expect with bridging course. May I know why nag conversion course si hubby mo instead na nag 3months program? Ang perception ko kasi is the more lengthy the course the more ang gastos. I have inquired kasi sa isang agency just recently and they offered me to take the masters in nursing instead na yung 3months bridging. Mas magastos. Hope you could enlighten me on this one
  • YoungJebediahYoungJebediah Philippines
    Posts: 47Member
    Joined: Jan 01, 2017
    @Cassey you're right, either 190 or a higher english score would do. Too bad Melbourne requires 2 years of experience for 190, but I heard that Sydney doesn't.

    How many years of experience do employers usually look at? 1 year? 2 years?
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    edited June 2017
    @YoungJebediah You can go to each of the State's website, normally you can find the information there.
    For sponsorship, it's usually 3yrs.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @cstajan Originally, our plan is for him to take a bridging course but he ran out of time that he didn't have the chance to go for another English test. Plus, andito na ako noon with him sa Au as his student dependent, If he will do a bridging I might have to go home so we decided to go for a 1yr conversion sa Deakin.
    With regards to the fees, not necessarily na mas mahal ang conversion. Depende sa school, i saw a post here before na around 13grand lang ang gastos sa conversion which is almost the same with bridging. I would suggest that you go for bridging. Besides from the fact na short term lang siya, less riskier. Immigration rules are not permanent, there has been a lot of abrupt and unexpected changes in the recent months so it's better to finish off early and lodge for PR application as soon as you can.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • cstajancstajan Davao City
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Jun 13, 2017
    @Cassey i see. Thank you for the inputs. Hopefully makastart na ng BP at soon makaacquire ng PR. Napakalaking tulong ng forum na ito..maraming salamat
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @cstajan All the best, Don't forget to have all your documents ready and just a heads up you'll be using the same set of documents that you have used in your AHPRA application for the ANMAC and PR (there's some additional docus though) so while you are in Au make copies of your documents and have them certified here (free of charge)

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • reenanovareenanova Jeddah, KSA
    Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Jul 03, 2017
    @Cassey hi i have a question regarding the student visa. Dba the course is just 3 months? When will the visa expire? And regarding the showmoney, i believe that if you pay the tuition for the BP, it is paid in full so there is no more balance for the tuition fee that you need to add in the showmoney, am i right? Please enlighten me...thank you
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @reenanova Hi, usually nagbibigay sila ng 2 months after the course. Yes, your understanding is right with the show money. You just have to show that you have enough money to cover the living expenses.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • yeyelyeyel Makati
    Posts: 15Member
    Joined: May 17, 2017
    Hello! If I may add, kung mag undergo ng bridging course for 3 months, pwede ng visit visa subclass 600 ang kunin na visa and not student visa. It has 3 months limit na privilege to study, so pasok na dun yung bridging. From what I read here, matagal sila ngayon mag-issue ng student visa. Yung friend ng bro in law ko naka visit visa sa AU ngayon. Dun na din siya nag-apply at naghintay ng ahpra letter. Mag bridging na siya and visit visa ang visa nya. Yung sister naman ng workmate is kakatapos lang magbriding last March, umuwi na dito kasi dito na mag-asikaso ng PR pero ang visa lang din daw during bridging is visa subclass 600.
  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    To those who are planning to study in Au, do it as soon as you can because at the moment they are developing new means to assess/screen internationally qualified nurses. If this materializes, the process may become harder for new applicants.

    http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/News/2017-05-10-iqnm.aspx


    credits to @iamyourangel08

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • kymmekymme Western Australia
    Posts: 1,284Member
    Joined: Apr 10, 2015
    @Cassey is this for new RNs coming in? di na tayo affected dito incase ma implement na?

    Registered Nurse Nec

    06/15 - touchdown Oz
    07/15 - start of classes (Bachelor in Nursing)
    05/16 - passed OET (after 4 failed attempts with IELTS and PTE)
    07/16 - finished uni
    07/16 - received AHPRA Australian Registered Nurse rego
    08/16 - student visa 500 (Diploma)
    10/16 - started working as an RN

    07/09/17 - Submitted EOI for State Nom Vic with 60points

    I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @kymme sa tingin ko sa mga new applicants na, di pa naman siya nagstart. Naghahanap pa lang sila ng vendor for the test.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • kymmekymme Western Australia
    Posts: 1,284Member
    Joined: Apr 10, 2015
    @Cassey parang gawin nila same sa UK. may bagong uldate ulit ang NMBA

    Registered Nurse Nec

    06/15 - touchdown Oz
    07/15 - start of classes (Bachelor in Nursing)
    05/16 - passed OET (after 4 failed attempts with IELTS and PTE)
    07/16 - finished uni
    07/16 - received AHPRA Australian Registered Nurse rego
    08/16 - student visa 500 (Diploma)
    10/16 - started working as an RN

    07/09/17 - Submitted EOI for State Nom Vic with 60points

    I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

  • CasseyCassey Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,812Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 07, 2015
    @kymme Ahhh, ganun din pala sa UK. Magpupush through na nga talaga siya, inaantay na lang yung implementation.

    June 16, 2013 Arrival in Melbourne (AGED CARE)
    Nov 12, 2014 Changed Visa Subclass (572->573) and Course
    Nov 13, 2014 573 Visa Approved
    Mar 2015 Nursing Conversion Course (Deakin Uni) started
    April 13, 2016 Lodged EOI thru Skill Select
    April 27, 2016 Received invitation to apply for Visa 189 (Nurse)
    May 2, 2016 Lodged application for 189 Visa (Onshore)
    May 11, 2016 CO contacted for Form 80/Medicals of daughter
    June 17, 2016 189 VISA GRANTED Thank you my amazing God :)

    Dec14, 2017 Citizenship application
    March 21, 2019 Citizenship Ceremony :)

    "Happy is the person who learns to wait as he prays and never loses his patience, for God's time is the best time."

  • dy3pdy3p Sydney, NSW
    Posts: 552Member
    Joined: Apr 27, 2017
    thenshow said:

    Hi guys, tanong q lng s mga tapos n s IRON course. Ano ang next step? Go home or stay? Will it be hard to get a job after ng course?? Ty s reply

    It's easy to get a job offer provided that you have the experience and in a certain field. I've got several interviews and offers during the time I was doing the bridging course. Yes, you can apply even after 2 weeks in the course. Just state in your cover letter the date your are expected to complete the course. Interviews are done thru Skype.

    Since the course is between 9-12 weeks, and considering that your visa will be a tourist visa, then you should not stay more than 3 months in AU. Even after being hired or interviewed, it takes several weeks or even months to finalize the process. You still have to reregister with AHPRA and be licensed. Some employers ask for physical assessments with a certain company or even psychological ones. After that all has been finalized, they then offer you a contract. Once accepted they'll apply for nomination which will take about 3-4 weeks then you apply for 457 which will take another 2-3 weeks. It'll take about 2-3 months after the bridging all in all.

    One has really no choice after the course but to go back to where they come from. Unless of course, you are a holder of a permanent resident or any other visa which allows you to stay in Australia. Personally, if you're coming to Australia to do the BP as a tourist, then you might as well go back after the course and apply for a PR or a 457 whichever you prefer.

    08/11/15 - IELTS
    16/12/15 - AHPRA registration application
    14/01/16 - AHPRA refusal and referral to BP
    09-11/16 - Bridging program completion
    28/11/16 - AHPRA registration re-application
    03/12/16 - AHPRA registered
    04/12/16 - Job offered and accepted (457 Sponsorship)
    01/04/17 - Medicals for both 457 and future PR application
    07/04/17 - ANMAC assessment application
    15/04/17 - Filed for resignation from current employer
    21/04/17 - Nomination submitted by AU employer
    23/05/17 - Nomination granted
    31/05/17 - 457 application lodged
    16/06/17 - 457 Granted
    27/07/17 - EOI Submitted
    06/09/17 - ITA received
    10/09/17 - PR Skilled Independent 189 Application Lodged
    17/10/17 - CO Contact
    25/10/17 - Further Information Provided
    16/02/18 - Visa Grant Received

  • dy3pdy3p Sydney, NSW
    Posts: 552Member
    Joined: Apr 27, 2017
    cstajan said:

    Hi. Newbie here. Tanong ko lang po kung madali lang ba makakuha ng sponsorship (employer) after bridging program? I am a nurse here in phils with total of 6yrs experience. I am currently an operating room nurse for 3yrs now. Tanong ko lang din po if what visa i should apply since i dont want to go home sa pinas after the bridging program. Do i need to enrol in another course after BP para lang makastay sa oz? Salamat sa reply

    As I've said from the previous post, it's quite easy looking for a job in Australia as a nurse as long as you have the credentials and experience to brag. And of course, if you're not picky on the location.

    It also depends on the initial visa you used going in Australia. I had classmates who were already on student visas because they were enrolled in another course. After the bridging, they stayed and continued with their studies at the same time looked for a job to sponsor them. For a 3 month program, I'm not quite sure if they will offer you a student visa though. Please see Subclass 500 for eligibility. May classmate po ako nun na gnyan din, ayaw nya umuwi after BP. Talagang 1 way ticket lang binili nya and he was able to get away with it sa immigration. After the BP though, kahit may tumanggap na sknya na hospital, the time was not enough for him to wait and process all the application kaya he needed to go back home, we were on a Subclass 600. The same with the rest of us. Some went back on a 457 and some went for PR which by the way is the easier path to take.

    08/11/15 - IELTS
    16/12/15 - AHPRA registration application
    14/01/16 - AHPRA refusal and referral to BP
    09-11/16 - Bridging program completion
    28/11/16 - AHPRA registration re-application
    03/12/16 - AHPRA registered
    04/12/16 - Job offered and accepted (457 Sponsorship)
    01/04/17 - Medicals for both 457 and future PR application
    07/04/17 - ANMAC assessment application
    15/04/17 - Filed for resignation from current employer
    21/04/17 - Nomination submitted by AU employer
    23/05/17 - Nomination granted
    31/05/17 - 457 application lodged
    16/06/17 - 457 Granted
    27/07/17 - EOI Submitted
    06/09/17 - ITA received
    10/09/17 - PR Skilled Independent 189 Application Lodged
    17/10/17 - CO Contact
    25/10/17 - Further Information Provided
    16/02/18 - Visa Grant Received

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