Australia Student Visa

[bybyby]

Hello.

Any nurses here? I have not yet lodge my application to AHPRA Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority, this regulatory body (just like our PRC) is a combination of different professions in medical field that assesses the credentials of any international professionals. They require an IELTS score of 7.0 all sub-tests in one sitting, this is their primary requirement for overseas professionals.

For nurses, who has already a prior registration (professional license) in their home country and working experience post-registration they can take BRIDGING PROGRAM in Australia. These Bridging Programs are designed for overseas nurses conducted by school and/or hospitals to facilitate registration as nurse in Australia after graduation. Remember that these Bridging Programs can have different names depending on the provider. So long as your BP is accredited you're good. These BPs may take from 8 weeks, to 3 months, to 4 months, to 6 months. Depending on the school, and also the competition to enter a school is stiff. The tuition fee is also subjective, the cheapest is around 6,000 AUD (competitive entry), mostly are roughly 10,000, some may even cost around 15,000 AUD.

Basically, these are cheaper than educating yourself with another degree and/or undergoing 3 years education AGAIN as a nurse. This is a practical route. So, I don't know why school agents do not open this up to Filipino nurses. Cheaper and shorter in duration, sounds better right?

But application may take longer, APHRA application, waiting for eligibility, application to school. But, I think it is all worth it.

I just gave you a gist of the whole thing, I also have questions about it especially the legality of my stay.

1. How long will it take for a student visa to be approved? If I take a non-award certificate route. I think this is Level 2.

2. A student visa allows someone to stay 1 month after graduation, right?

3. What are your chances to stay longer than this? What do you need to do? Will a sponsored tourist visa will suffice?

4. Will a tourist visa on hand, are you legally allowed TO FIND a work or an employer sponsorship? (Read: there's a difference between FIND/LOOK/SEARCH a work and HAVE A WORK)

Thanks for any reply.

[janeees]

tanong ko lang.. kayo ba nagbabayad ng tuition niyo pag nagaral kayo sa australia? or is it sponsored or something?

[Rodzkee]

tanong ko lang.. kayo ba nagbabayad ng tuition niyo pag nagaral kayo sa australia? or is it sponsored or something?

Same question po. Kung mag-aaply, babayaran ba ng full ang tuition?
btw, if nurse ka, pwede kumuha ng ibang course?

[combos]

I have friends who study in Australia, and from their experience, yes sila nagbabayad ng tuition nila and they pay a huge deposit to confirm their slot before they are issued a student visa.

[Rodzkee]

gaano naman kalaki binabayad na deposit? example sa Curtin Uni, 1 year full course is AUS $23,000 for the entire course sa conversion program. Nakakalula..

[cefalexin]

^ in my case my sponsor paid only one term ($7,500) through credit card ( then i paid my aunt after i got a job ), then the uni issued the certificate of enrollment, submitted to my IDP counsellor which he forwarded to DIAC then after 10-15 working days, visa approved.

[Rodzkee]

^ in my case my sponsor paid only one term ($7,500) through credit card ( then i paid my aunt after i got a job ), then the uni issued the certificate of enrollment, submitted to my IDP counsellor which he forwarded to DIAC then after 10-15 working days, visa approved.

may I know if that is a bridging program?

[cefalexin]

^am taking my postgraduate studies....

[pusang_miyaw]

Sa form 157A (student visa form) pwede bang i type ko muna answer bago i-print o kelangan handwritten lahat? Naiimbyerna kasi ako sa hand writing ko e. Hehe.

Pakisagot naman plz.

[damngorgeous17]

Australia is one of the countries that issue a visa electronically.

However, the Philippines is not one in their list who are eligible for this type of visa. Hence, all applications must be submitted through the Australian Embassy’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) in Manila.

TOURIST VISA

Philippine passport holders may apply for the tourist visa (subclass 676). This visa allows you to stay in Australia for three or six months, although a stay of up to twelve months may be granted by the embassy. You are allowed to enter the country within 12 months of issuance of the visa.
All application forms can be downloaded from the DIAC website, free of charge. You can also obtain a copy of the application form from the Visa Information and Application Center (VIA), with a minimum charge for the phone call and the courier. Visitor visa applications are also available in most travel agencies in Manila.
You will generally need to lodge your application through the call center or personally at the VIA center, but the embassy prefers that all personal documents, passports, and payments be submitted and made personally as delivery could not be guaranteed via mail.


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[combos]

gaano naman kalaki binabayad na deposit? example sa Curtin Uni, 1 year full course is AUS $23,000 for the entire course sa conversion program. Nakakalula..

I might be wrong but I think the deposit was at least Aus $10,000? This was at Macquarie.

[Rodzkee]

^am taking my postgraduate studies....

i see.. is it better to take postgraduate studies rather than conversion program?

[cefalexin]

Sa form 157A (student visa form) pwede bang i type ko muna answer bago i-print o kelangan handwritten lahat? Naiimbyerna kasi ako sa hand writing ko e. Hehe.

Pakisagot naman plz.

^ doesn't matter, whichever suits you...i used my handwriting though..... as long as your handwriting is clear enough to read...i think that should be ok....

[cefalexin]

i see.. is it better to take postgraduate studies rather than conversion program?

i guess it depends on what qualifications you have...you can always
inquire to your chosen uni on what program to take and they will assess your credentials...

[jhannah29]

share ko lang po...

i am also applying for a bridging program for nurses in Australia and I am being assisted by a migration agency... very accommodating yung staff especially their boss .. but i am still reviewing for my IELTS..

it's a 3month course for nurses with experience and you will earn your license from that training course.. you are allowed to work for 20hrs/wk. after completion you can apply for an employment visa provided na may employer ka na which is not hard to find for nurses kc shortage daw talaga dun... and there's a good chance na ma-absorb ka ng training hospital mo..

you have to pay the full amount of tuition fee for the first semester.. in my case the fee for 3 month course in AUS $ 10,000, directly payable sa institution...

PROCESS
agency na naghanap ng school for me and they even assisted me in filling up of forms... completing the necessary docs then they will forward it to the nursing council for review and approval para makapag take ka ng bridging course.. you have to pay around AUS $500 for that and it will take 3-4mos for that..

then pag approve ka na to take the course saka pa lang visa application which will take another month. if granted na po yung student visa you have to pay the tuition fee and arrange for your departure and plane tickets..

lucky for those who have a relative living in Aus coz the quoted amount for cost of living for students is-AUS $ 250/week.. home stay with an Aussie family.. meals and utilities such as internet connection, water and electric bills are included..

you also have to purchase your own books, plane ticket, pay the visa processing...

[shix0026]

Hello.

Any nurses here? I have not yet lodge my application to AHPRA Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority, this regulatory body (just like our PRC) is a combination of different professions in medical field that assesses the credentials of any international professionals. They require an IELTS score of 7.0 all sub-tests in one sitting, this is their primary requirement for overseas professionals.

For nurses, who has already a prior registration (professional license) in their home country and working experience post-registration they can take BRIDGING PROGRAM in Australia. These Bridging Programs are designed for overseas nurses conducted by school and/or hospitals to facilitate registration as nurse in Australia after graduation. Remember that these Bridging Programs can have different names depending on the provider. So long as your BP is accredited you're good. These BPs may take from 8 weeks, to 3 months, to 4 months, to 6 months. Depending on the school, and also the competition to enter a school is stiff. The tuition fee is also subjective, the cheapest is around 6,000 AUD (competitive entry), mostly are roughly 10,000, some may even cost around 15,000 AUD.

Basically, these are cheaper than educating yourself with another degree and/or undergoing 3 years education AGAIN as a nurse. This is a practical route. So, I don't know why school agents do not open this up to Filipino nurses. Cheaper and shorter in duration, sounds better right?

But application may take longer, APHRA application, waiting for eligibility, application to school. But, I think it is all worth it.

I just gave you a gist of the whole thing, I also have questions about it especially the legality of my stay.

1. How long will it take for a student visa to be approved? If I take a non-award certificate route. I think this is Level 2. 3months

2. A student visa allows someone to stay 1 month after graduation, right? yes, but if you are taking the bridging course, you're going to get a business visa

3. What are your chances to stay longer than this? What do you need to do? Will a sponsored tourist visa will suffice? once you finish your bridging course, you go back to your country of origin then apply for a work visa

4. Will a tourist visa on hand, are you legally allowed TO FIND a work or an employer sponsorship? (Read: there's a difference between FIND/LOOK/SEARCH a work and HAVE A WORK) yes you can find but i dont think employers will hire you because of your tourist visa

Thanks for any reply.

also, just want to share, 87% ang failing rate ng filipinos sa bridging course.

[shix0026]

share ko lang sa inyo

yung pinsan ko(girl) registered nurse sya dito,tapos nakakuha sya ng student visa sa aussie, nung nag aaral na sya dun nagkaroon sya ng boyfriend na pinoy at student visa din ang hawak nya, mag eexpired na sana yung visa nung guy pero nagpakasal sila nung pinsan ko kaya naextend sya, ngayon nagwowork na ng full time yung guy habang nag aaral yung pinsan ko, nag aapply na sila para mapermanent sila,
mag aapply din sana ako ng student visa pero may problema, heto yung problema ko,
icopy ko na lang yung post ko sa kabilang thread para di na ko magtype:

"guys tanong lang po, mag aapply po kasi sana ako sa aussie, student visa, at nung nag rereview na po ako para sa ielts exam, nalaman ko na kung sakaling maapprove ako, hanggang 6 months lang ako pwede dun at hindi na pwedeng mag extend at english course lang daw pwede kong kuhanin pagkatapos uuwi na dito sa pinas sa kadahilanang ako po ay 1year lang sa college at naka 45 units lang,
kailangan daw po at least 72 units ang nakuha ko dito para pagdating doon pwede akong kumuha ng ibang course at pwede din iextend yung visa,
wala na po bang ibang paraan? Kailangan ko pa po kasi mag aral ng isang taon eh para makumpleto yung 72 units, nakakadismaya po kasi inaasahan ko ng makakapag apply ako tapos hindi pa po pala pwede "

requirement talaga ang 72 units. or atleast 2nd yr college.

[shix0026]

tanong ko lang.. kayo ba nagbabayad ng tuition niyo pag nagaral kayo sa australia? or is it sponsored or something?

personal ang bayad sa tuition, iba naman sa showmoney, show money is just to show the embassy that there is someone who is supporting you.

[shix0026]

Same question po. Kung mag-aaply, babayaran ba ng full ang tuition?
btw, if nurse ka, pwede kumuha ng ibang course?

basta before ka makaalis, dapat bayad ang tuition.

you guys should try visiting this ofc. Education Centre of Australia, kasi iaassist ka talaga nila and wala silang processing fee, kasi sila ang admissions office nung school kaya wala nang ielts except na lang for med courses. here's the link http://www.eca.edu.au

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[shix0026]

I have friends who study in Australia, and from their experience, yes sila nagbabayad ng tuition nila and they pay a huge deposit to confirm their slot before they are issued a student visa.

yes they pay tuition, if sa agency kayo dumaan malamang may processing fee yan. try going to Education Centre of Australia