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This is an interesting and frequently asked question and so we have listed the types of registration required for the general skilled migration visas (189/190/489) and the employer nominated permanent residence visas (186/187) on our website. here
For the general skilled migration visas (189, 190 and 489) the upper age limit is 44 years at the time of Invitation. For the employer nominated visas (186 an 187) the upper age limit for doctors is currently 44 years at time of application for the Direct Entry Stream and 49 years at time of application for the Temporary Residence Transition Stream. Age exemptions exist for doctors who hold 457 visas. More information on the current age exemptions is provided on our website here
If a doctor is applying for a 457 visa they must have been awarded “In Principle” registration prior to a decision being made on the visa application. In theory the application could be submitted before the “In Principle” registration is achieved.
The Federal government has introduced a new legislative instrument that sets out the types of expenditure that can be counted towards meeting the training benchmarks. This is a link to the new legislative instrument here
We have requested further clarification on whether training provided by pharmaceutical companies will still count.
It is important to understand exactly what documentation is required for each visa application and to ensure the application is lodged “Decision Ready.” Decision Ready applications are “complete applications” – correctly prepared and accompanied by all required documents, including visa medicals and police clearances. Decision ready applications are processed significantly faster than incomplete applications.
An application for a 457 nomination can be submitted shortly after you have submitted an SBSA, even on the same day.
