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I change jobs if I see something better elsewhere ? |
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The
visa which you will be granted, is specifically linked to your employer
sponsorship. In the majority of case you will not be allowed to
move employers without first considering your visa. We strongly
advise all doctors to carefully read the conditions of their visa.
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Visa conditions for all health professionals |
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422
Medical Practitioner |
Temporary stay of suitably qualified medical practitioner
where there is a demonstrated need to employ practitioners from
overseas |
Sponsorship is required regardless of the period
of stay
You must not breach condition 8107 * |
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Condition 8107 states:
Condition of your subclass 422 visa is that you must not change
employer. You must not also undertake other employment. If you wish
to change employer or occupation you must apply for a new visa beforehand.
Failure to do so may result in cancellation of your visa and removal
from Australia of you and any family members.
On your visa sponsorship letter, will be written:
If something changes
Approval for stay as a temporary resident
is conditional upon the visa applicant's continued employment with
your organisation, in the position specified on the sponsorship
form. The visa applicant must not change employer in Australia without
first obtaining the written approval of this department. If the
visa applicant breaches this condition the visa maybe cancelled.
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| Can
my spouse also work on this visa? |
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The visas we use grant the spouse and other family members the same
working rights as the applicant. You do not normally need a separate
visa for other family members, unless they are independent
children over 18.
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| How
long does my visa last ? |
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Medical Practitioner visas can be issued for 4 years, if
agreed by the employer. This can be extended if needed. However,
4 years is usually sufficient to enable a doctor to complete fellowship
and apply for permanent residency.
Nursing, public hospital doctors and allied health professionals
are issued a 4-year long-stay business visa.
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I apply for permanent residency? |
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Doctors
& specialists should aim for fellowship / unconditional medical
registration in the first instance. If you are private-billing (i.e.
Most GPs and specialists) it is essential that you talk to us about
the implications on your provider number.
Nursing
and allied health professionals are generally issued with unconditional
registration by their respective registration board and therefore
can apply for permanent residency after after probationary periods
has been successfully completed, and both parties are happy to continue.
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I need an employer sponsorship for permanent residency? |
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Not
necessarily, but it is MUCH quicker than skilled migration and slightly
more flexible on criteria. Your employer must be your sponsor in order
to apply for PR. |
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| What
does permanent residency application cost ? |
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Please see
DIMIA Fees
If you wish RAD to manage
this process there is a migration agent charge.
Find other
Migration Agents
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| Can
RAD advise me on visa & other issues? What is the charge? |
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Qualified RAD migatration staff will advise and assist throughout
the compete process of your recruitment.
RAD will provide quotes for extra visa work including visa extensions,
extra dependents and permanent residency.
CERTIFICATION of visa documents in Australia:
http://www.ag.gov.au/www/agd/agd.nsf/Page/Statutorydeclaration_Statutorydeclarationsignatorylist
Qualified Migration Agent Staff
MARA
Migration Agent Registration Authority RAD # 0136887
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