welshdragon2010

OH as been offered a job on 457 visa, it's been lodged just waiting for a CO.
Our concern is I'm going as his de facto, and I've already undergone 2 operations on both shoulders. Left shoulder causing problems again, I'm in the process of sorting this out, possible another op before end of year. (here in UK) Minor problem, possible tear to tendon.
Agent knows about problems and has informed us, that I may need to have meds done.
Does anyone know or been in this situation, if I'm likely to be refused.

Thanks for taking time to read this and appeciate replys

rahrah

I was suprised at how basic the meds for our 175 was - I got myself in a real stew! with hubbie having chronic but 'managed' condition - worried that this could scupper our Visa plans as had been told that anything that was likely to cause financial drain on health system in Oz could be a problem!

Anyway, went to GP, paid for a letter to confirm that his condition had been monitored and stabilised for many years and made all the family 'healthy eat for weeks' and went for meds with trepidation! The doc gave us a very brief physical exam, was not interested in seeing GP letter and did not seem at all phased about hubbies med history - focus seemed to be on diabetes, HIV, TB etc - Phew - all that stress for nothing!
This link might assist - its used as guidance for Panel Docs http://www.immi.gov.au/gateways/pane...structions.pdf
Good Luck

welshdragon2010

Hi,

Thanks for the reply, and the link was useful.
Lets hope if i need to go for meds all will be OK

verystormy

Our meds for our 457 was a chest x-ray only and on checking with immigration that was all they require for a 457.

wilson01

I believe that 457 holders are responsible for their own health care and not entitled to any medicare (or whatever it's called) therefore, in the event that you may need surgery over in Oz you would not be a "financial drain" as you would already have some sort of medical insurance to cover yourselves. I'm 99% certain that 457 visa holders have to have medical insurance in place before their visa is granted. Two of my friends have just been through the process which is why im almost certain. So to answer your question - I don't think you will be refused as it won't make any difference to DIAC if you are fully covered

welshdragon2010

thanks for the replys

verystormy

There is a duty under the visa for the sponering employer to provide health cover

welshdragon2010

Thanks Everyone for the info......made me fell less stressed bout getting the visa.
At 4.30am felt even better when read email off agent to say OH visa was approved and so was mine with no meds.

just need to stress bout everything else now

The Bevs

Congratulations.
Which bit of South Wales are you from? We are from Pontypool
Good luck with the move.
Sue

welshdragon2010

Hi

from the other Ponty.....Pontypridd, OH is from Cwmbran tho

And my auntie lives in Australind.

The Bevs

Hello, we were both from Cwmbran originally!!
So where are you both headed to in Australia? If you are coming this way you better pack a cardie!! Bloody freezin!!

welshdragon2010

O/H heading to Melbourne on Sunday nite its a bit colder over there then with you