1	Can I Change Jobs if I See Something Better Elsewhere ?
	The 457 Visa, which you will be granted, is linked to your employer sponsorship. Some exeptions are possible. We strongly advise all doctors to carefully read the conditions of their visa once issued.
2	Visa Conditions
	457 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 * * 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.
3	How long does my visa last ?
	Medical Practitioner visas can now be issued for 4 years, if agreed by the employer and this can be extended if needed. However 4 years is usually suficient to enable a doctor to complete fellowship and apply for permanent residency. Nursing and Allied Health Processionals are issued a 457 long Stay visa with a life of 4 years.
4	Can I Apply for Permanent Residency?
	Doctors & Specialists must obtain unconditional medical registration. This is only possible via a fellowship or a full-time 2year university appointment before they can apply for PR Nursing and Allied Health Professional's are issued unconditional registration by the Australian registration boards and therefore can apply for PR after after probationary periods have been successfully completed, and contracts extend for a minimum of two or three years, depending on the visa type.
5	Do I need an Employer Sponsorship for Permanent Residency?
	Generally your employer must be your sponsor in order to apply for PR.
6	What does Permanent Residency Application Cost ?
	Please see DIAC Fees If you wish RAD to manage this process there is a migration agent charge.
7	Can RAD Advise me On Visa & Other Issues and what is the charge?
	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 & Permanent Residency. IRMAP - Information about the Migration Advice Profession The Migration Agents Regsitration Authority (MARA) produce a document for clients called Information on the Regulation of the Migration Advice Profession (IRMAP). The IRMAP has information about the migration advice profession, the functions of the MARA, the legislation regulating the profession, what a client can reasonably expect from a migration agent and complaint procedures. Registered Migration Agents are required to provide the IRMAP (in English) to clients after agreeing to do work for them, but before commencing that work. Please download this document by clicking here. How to CERTIFY visa documents for Australia: http://www.ag.gov.au/www/agd/agd.nsf/Page/Statutorydeclaration_Statutorydeclarationsignatorylist Qualified Migration Agent Staff         MARA Migration Agent Registration Authority RAD # 0136887