Going to Australia!!

[edsonlizarazo]

Hello all!!
I am a overseas educated Physio (Colombia). At present I reside in Vancouver, Canada. I am Canadian Citzn
I almost finish the whole process in CAN but the Clinical exam. (june 2007)
The process here and in AUS are quite similar, credentialling, written and clinical exam.

Due to personal reasons I want to apply to Aus. I am familiar with the ACOPRA process in order to get a registration as a PT.

My idea is to apply as an Immigrant because I want to be there as soon as possible.

I want to join my family in Sydney but I donot want to wait until i get my registration there because that could last more than 18 months.

I want to know if some of you have the experience of applying as a PT under the skilled worker visa program and how long it takes to get the immigrant status??

I beleive is similar to Canada, first you get the landed Immigrant status and then you continue the process once you are there....

I just want to know how long that could take???

Besides....I am visiting Australia in May and I would like to participate a few days in a clinical exam study group if is possible. I am studying really hard here and I would like to experience the Australian method.

Thank you!
E

[alophysio]

Hi - check to see if Australia and Canada have mutual recognition. If they do, then you are ok. If not, then apply to New Zealand which has mutual recognition with Australia.

As for physiotherapy here - there is a shortage i believe so there will not be any problems migrating here.

[kedarmate]

Hi, I am Physiotherapist from India, got an offer for Masters in Sports Science from Bond University (1yr duration program). Can anyone tell is this degree globally accepted as Masters program is usually of 2yrs duration. What are the chances of Permanent residency after the course as student Visa is issued. Thanx.