PCC and Meds upfront??
Dec 14th 2007, 11:40 am
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PCC and Meds upfront??
Had poz TRA and booked meds this week for Jan '08. Need to apply for PCC and just applied on-line for visa. Am I doing th right thing getting meds sorted before getting CO and being requested? Any advice please 
Dec 14th 2007, 12:02 pm
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Dec 14th 2007, 12:10 pm
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I'm applying for 175 visa
Dec 14th 2007, 12:25 pm
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From what I can gather from on here, you are supposed to send in your meds and PCC's within 28 days of applying (if online) I think they send you an e-mail when you've applied? - so I don't think you are jumping the gun so to speak and it should be fine. 
Dec 14th 2007, 2:39 pm
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You can do them when you apply (front-loading) or you can wait for the case officer to ask for them when they're happy with the rest of the application.
Whichever decision you make, just remember that the medical results and police checks are all valid for 12 months and must still be valid when you enter Australia for the first time on your new visa. If your visa takes, say, 10 months to process, you might only have 2 months to get here. If that's not a problem then go for it.
Whichever decision you make, just remember that the medical results and police checks are all valid for 12 months and must still be valid when you enter Australia for the first time on your new visa. If your visa takes, say, 10 months to process, you might only have 2 months to get here. If that's not a problem then go for it.
Dec 14th 2007, 10:40 pm
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Re: PCC and Meds upfront??
You can do them when you apply (front-loading) or you can wait for the case officer to ask for them when they're happy with the rest of the application.
Whichever decision you make, just remember that the medical results and police checks are all valid for 12 months and must still be valid when you enter Australia for the first time on your new visa. If your visa takes, say, 10 months to process, you might only have 2 months to get here. If that's not a problem then go for it.
Whichever decision you make, just remember that the medical results and police checks are all valid for 12 months and must still be valid when you enter Australia for the first time on your new visa. If your visa takes, say, 10 months to process, you might only have 2 months to get here. If that's not a problem then go for it.
"In most cases, you should attend a panel doctor first and, if an x-ray is required, the panel doctor will refer you to a panel radiologist. In some cases, however, you will be advised by the department that only a radiological examination is required for your visa application. In these instances, the department will supply you with a list of panel radiologists."
From reading the various threads on here it sounds like everyone has the x-ray done, do you think this is just precautionary to avoid delay in the event one is actually required?
Dec 14th 2007, 10:41 pm
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We are currently waiting for hubbys IELTS result so we can apply for the 175 visa so we've not actually booked the medicals yet (sent off the PNC checks last month), we'll be arranging it as soon as we know about the IELTS score. I've had a look where the panel doctors are on the immigration website and i'm a bit confused about the following quote on their website:
"In most cases, you should attend a panel doctor first and, if an x-ray is required, the panel doctor will refer you to a panel radiologist. In some cases, however, you will be advised by the department that only a radiological examination is required for your visa application. In these instances, the department will supply you with a list of panel radiologists."
From reading the various threads on here it sounds like everyone has the x-ray done, do you think this is just precautionary to avoid delay in the event one is actually required?
"In most cases, you should attend a panel doctor first and, if an x-ray is required, the panel doctor will refer you to a panel radiologist. In some cases, however, you will be advised by the department that only a radiological examination is required for your visa application. In these instances, the department will supply you with a list of panel radiologists."
From reading the various threads on here it sounds like everyone has the x-ray done, do you think this is just precautionary to avoid delay in the event one is actually required?
Anne
Dec 14th 2007, 10:52 pm
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Thanks for the quick response. I'll be arranging it all next week.
Dec 15th 2007, 12:17 pm
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Thanks for info, we booked x-rays too for our kids as over 11. Thought about doing IELTS to boost points but lodged app now. Can I do ielts after and add it to appl?
Dec 15th 2007, 12:22 pm
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Do you have 120 points without? If so then probably no need.
Dec 15th 2007, 12:29 pm
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i do have 120 without but thought extra 15 might bag it for definate. just geting paranoid i think 'cos the processs has just started.
Dec 15th 2007, 12:31 pm
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I honestly wouldn't worry about it. If your eligibility for the points you've claimed is well documented then it won't help your application and you're just adding to your stress levels (not to mention the costs!).
