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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Jan 27th 2010, 6:04 pm

Replies: 14

457 Health Insurance/UK Reciprocal cover

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Posted By docmitra

Re: 457 Health Insurance/UK Reciprocal cover

You're welcome Rob; glad to be of assistance.
As a doctor in Australia, I should also tell you that Medicare in Australis is nowhere near as comprehensive as the NHS. Dentistry is not covered at all...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Jan 27th 2010, 4:34 pm

Replies: 14

457 Health Insurance/UK Reciprocal cover

Views: 11,573

Posted By docmitra

Re: 457 Health Insurance/UK Reciprocal cover

Hi!

My partner and I were on a 457 visa when we moved to Australia; in our experience:

1. Your citizenship would suffice as proof of your eligibility for Medicare; however, citizenship alone...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Apr 30th 2008, 2:04 am

Replies: 22

457 to Independent (offshore) GSM

Views: 1,150

Posted By docmitra

Re: 457 to Independent (offshore) GSM

Cool! Thanks tking!

So I should be able to apply using my in-laws address in Leeds as our permanent address! That makes it so convenient, thank you so much!

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Apr 30th 2008, 1:37 am

Replies: 22

457 to Independent (offshore) GSM

Views: 1,150

Posted By docmitra

Re: 457 to Independent (offshore) GSM

Thanks AndySarah, yes, I know about the Employer Nomination Scheme; however it binds you to the employer for 2 years and I would rather not do that if I have an option. I understand that, as a...

Forum: Australia

Apr 30th 2008, 12:32 am

Replies: 41

which bank, WESTPAC, ANZ or other

Views: 4,145

Posted By docmitra

Re: which bank, WESTPAC, ANZ or other

We've had good experience with Westpac. We set up the account from the UK; all it involved was an online form. They were very helpful and everything was up and running within a week. They waive their...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Apr 30th 2008, 12:19 am

Replies: 1

Once you have a working holiday visa, can you then upgrade this to a skilled migrant

Views: 741

Posted By docmitra

Re: Once you have a working holiday visa, can you then upgrade this to a skilled migr

Unless your visa has the condition "No further stay in Australia", you can apply for any 'onshore' visa while you're there. If you are going on a student visa, there are several options after you...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Apr 30th 2008, 12:04 am

Replies: 22

457 to Independent (offshore) GSM

Views: 1,150

Posted By docmitra

457 to Independent (offshore) GSM

Hello!

I am a doctor recently appointed to a job in Emergency Medicine in WA. I am going on a 457 visa which is valid till 2012. I currently have Conditional Registration with the Western...

Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Apr 29th 2008, 11:47 pm

Replies: 8

Age on the date of application?

Views: 620

Posted By docmitra

Re: Age on the date of application?

I agree with the other responses, it is the date on which you make the application. Confirmation of this can be found on the following link:
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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)

Apr 29th 2008, 5:29 pm

Replies: 12

Gay couple. Help us please!

Views: 1,040

Posted By docmitra

Re: Gay couple. Help us please!

Hi!

If you look through the www.immi.gov.au web site, there are several options for gay couples (called "interdependent partners" in Australia for immigration purposes).

If you are going on a...

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