j19jjr Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Hi all, Could someone give me an insight as to what will happen when we go for our Medicals? Do they have access to your records with your doctor? If not, I am wondering how honest I should be if asked about medical history? Has anyone else been in this situation? ie ongoing issues that they were worried about revealing. Thanks in advance, Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest10912 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Is there something you are worried about in particular? You have to agree to give access to your records, you won't know if they check up or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 plus I guess if you don't disclose something and it comes to light your visa will be invalid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 If you have a concern with the medical side i would look up George Lombard - he is an agent that specialises in visas involving medical issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 When it comes to migration - honesty is always the best policy to be honest. People have got visa's with a host of medical conditions including Mental Health Issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynsey Nicolson Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Hi, im in the process of applying for my 457 and just wondering what is involved in the medical? I'm aware of the xray and bloods as I had to supply them for WHV previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finland Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Reading this document was helpful for us: http://www.immi.gov.au/gateways/panel_doctors/conducting_medicals/instructions/panel-doctors-instructions.pdf Also check out forms: http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1163i.pdf www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1071i.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I wrote a detailed account of my medical last summer. Just do search for it or one of the other threads where people have written an account. I wouldn't even consider withholding something. If you did and then got the visa, you would be constantly looking over your shoulder wondering whether you were going to get a knock on the door. Honesty really is the best policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynsey Nicolson Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 thanks for the links Finland. By the looks of it and the job that I will be in, I won't need to go for a medical. One less thing to stress about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 thanks for the links Finland. By the looks of it and the job that I will be in, I won't need to go for a medical. One less thing to stress about! You would still need a medical if you go on to apply for PR rather than a temporary visa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynsey Nicolson Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 You would still need a medical if you go on to apply for PR rather than a temporary visa Thanks, I was aware of that already. That's a stress I'll deal with in 2 years hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 You are always better off geting PR s soon as possible. You do not need to wait 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynsey Nicolson Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) You are always better off geting PR s soon as possible. You do not need to wait 2 years. as far as I know, I have to be working with my employer for two years before applying for pr as he would be sponsoring my it. Is that not the case? Edited April 30, 2014 by Lynsey Nicolson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 as far as I know, I have to be working with my employer for two years before applying for pr as he would be sponsoring my it. Is that not the case? You can apply for PR at any time, as can your employer - the two years is if you are with the employer for 2 years you don't have to do the skills assessment (I believe), however, it's a long time if you don't like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Most people obtain PR first rather than get a sponsor as sponsored visas are usually temporary and have a number of restrictions and negatives such as school fees. That and if a 457 loses their job, they only have 90 days to find another or leave the country. So, most people go through the PR route. If your not sure on how to do this, it may be worth speaking to a good migration agent such as Go Matilda If you do decide to go down the 457 route you can still apply for PR when ever you want. The ony difference is that you need to do a skills assessment if you havent been with an employer for 2 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynsey Nicolson Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Most people obtain PR first rather than get a sponsor as sponsored visas are usually temporary and have a number of restrictions and negatives such as school fees. That and if a 457 loses their job, they only have 90 days to find another or leave the country. So, most people go through the PR route. If your not sure on how to do this, it may be worth speaking to a good migration agent such as Go Matilda If you do decide to go down the 457 route you can still apply for PR when ever you want. The ony difference is that you need to do a skills assessment if you havent been with an employer for 2 years thats great, thanks! There's so much to read and get you're head around. I have already worked for him for 9 months before we apply for 457 so if this time is included within the 2 years then I will just wait and apply for it 15 months later. School fees dont affect and wont for a few years yet! Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 thats great, thanks! There's so much to read and get you're head around. I have already worked for him for 9 months before we apply for 457 so if this time is included within the 2 years then I will just wait and apply for it 15 months later. School fees dont affect and wont for a few years yet! Thanks again! I'm not sure about the 9 months - what visa is that on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynsey Nicolson Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I'm not sure about the 9 months - what visa is that on? I did 3 months on my first year of my WHV and a further 6 months on my second whv and this is the company that is sponsoring me. I don't know if that counts. Either way, I'm not too concerned. I'm going to be there for at least 2 years so if it does count, great, if it doesnt, well its only another 9 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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