bigdaisy

I was the only one to require a medical, chest xray, hiv, hep b, hep c tests. My wife didnt need to have the medical, only the hep b test because she is pregnant and going to require hospital treatment. My 2 year old didnt need any testing.
I know someone who went to perth on a 457 visa last week and none of the family required medicals, it depends on your occupation. Going as paramedics requires the full medical.

Go on the australian visa website, it breaks it all down for you.

lhanna01

Hi all

Anyone know when they are opening applications again, they closed on 30th April? In previous years I thought they opened up again almost immediately, just a little panicky my husband has missed the boat (or plane ha).

Thanks in advance

T9DDY

Thanks bigd, I know when we become residents they will all need a med, but wana save the money at the mo, should be earning plenty of money when we're there to pay for them nx year.

Hanna, not sure on job application, I know they wanted 149 paras when I went London last Nov and I know alot of people have gone through at the mo, perhaps there waiting to see who's sutable to be sort listed on the last intake before openening it again, they may have enough. Fingers cross there's still plenty of places for ya.

hertzvanrental

I've heard that they need a further 150 for next year as well. This is from a SJA WA source. Might be worth giving them a call. Can't hurt

lhanna01

Thanks Hertz, I hope you are right. I'll get the husband onto it.

Thanks T9DDY...fingers crossed we still have a chance.

I wan tee go oz

Nah, just you!

hertzvanrental

I thought everyone is on the 457 and the service take care of that. Or am I thinking somethiong else???

I wan tee go oz

That's just for your visa medicals, the actual visa application and sponsorship charges are covered by SJA.

hertzvanrental

Do family need medical then? I thought it was only me and then they would need medical when applying for residency.

T9DDY

That's right hertz, as far as I know.

Just filling my 457visa in and its a bit of a mare. It's says I need to fill the 956 form in, but if i dont need help i doesnt need filling in, right. Anybody get any help anywhere, think I may need a little hand with it, don't want anything delaying if anythings missed.

hertzvanrental

It's so simple even an ambulance person could it! Oh you've gotta laugh! Lol

Faith1

Arrrrhhhhhh just letting of steam. Visa medical!!!!! Well done it weeks ago bloods x ray ect paid £375 for it but as blood in urine had to get repeat test still blood so now msu's kidney function bloods. Now clinic want copy of msu my surgery got me jumping through hoops just to fax them. Visa clinic now closed and dr who needs to sign me of not in for another week (((((. Note to all out there DONT BOOK FLIGHTS before you get visa. Sja been great and will allow me on latter course but we booked flights as found out the flights we wanted were fully booked so book the nxt ones so we didn't loose them. On top of that paid deposit for accommodation for first 7 weeks. Aaaaarrrrrhhhhhh again fingers crossed when visa get sent it's cleared and issued quickly!!!!!!!!

bigdaisy

got word from the hospital today, passed medicals. Anyone got any idea how long it usually takes for visa to be granted?

T9DDY

Congratulations big!

Omg faith, the nail biting will not end until I'm on that plane and know it is really happening.

I wish you all the best and fingers extra tightly crossed for you

bigdaisy

visa granted!!!
Contacted iom about flights, price is over £1000 cheaper than booking direct with emirates! Just shipping to arrange now.

Perth here we come, happy days!