cheshiremark

Hi Everyone,
I'm filling in the form for a 457 at the moment and not sure what to put about this question:

"40 Is an English language proficiency test a requirement for licensing, registration or membership of a professional body for your nominated occupation?"

I'm a nurse going to Queensland and I know that the Queensland Nursing Council require IELTS scores 7 in speaking and writing and 6.5 in listening and reading. Now because I'm a native English speaker this requirement has been waived. So my question is since this requirement is waived do I need to tick yes or no in the boxes provided?

Mark

katamina

Hi Mark

Well, I'll be going down this route when/if I eventually get my reg back from the QNC......

I'd have thought tick the 'no' box as an English test is not required - why does all of this drive you soooo mad?? :S

Jo

AHamm

If you're a UK national, speak English as your first language and were educated entirely in English the you can tick no to this.

cheshiremark

Hi Jo,
I know it takes the QNC about 13 days to take the money of a credit card but have you got an acknowledgement from them yet saying they received your application yet? When I got my acknowledgement through I kept checking their website to see if I was on the register yet and about a week later I was Got a nice badge and confirmation of my registration about a week after that.

Mark

cheshiremark

Hi AHamm,
Thanks for the information - I appreciate it very much. I might need your advice again with all these forms I have to fill out.

Mark

midwife2be

Hi Mark

Glad to see things are moving on for you

Any news on the house sale? Ours has sold now and we move 2nd week in jan, fly to perth on 20th jan, terrified now

Good luck with your visa application x

cheshiremark

Hi Julie,
No there's no news on the house sale front yet. Not had a viewing for about 8weeks now

About one month to go before you go down under - how exciting
How long after you arrive do you start your job?

Mark