Emigrate to Australia as a General Medical Practicioner

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MIGRATE TO AUSTRALIA AS A GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTITIONER

Australia has four skills shortage lists These lists contain all the occupations in Australia that is in need from overseas because there is a shortage of talent in the country.

How to Migrate to Australia as a General Medical Practitioner

Be aged under 45

Score 65 Australian Immigration Points

Have a Positive Skills Assessment from Vetasses

Lodge an Expression of Interest

Receive an Invitation to Apply

Pay the Visa Fees

Pass Health and Character Checks

And do you know what? GPs are on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)!

This means the Australian government is happy with Australian companies hiring general practitioners from overseas, albeit subject to strict requirements.

Please note: Australia has also created a temporary skilled occupation list in response to COVID19 called the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL)

Do you meet the requirements for skilled migration?

Your occupation appearing on a skills shortage list is only the start! You also have to meet Australia’s skilled immigration requirements as you want to apply for a skilled migrant visa

We take you through these requirements below:

Immigration Points

Emigrating to Australia as a GP will only be possible if you achieve a points score of at least 65 in your immigration assessment

English Language Ability

In order to immigrate to Australia, you must score an IELTS 7 in all four components of your test –reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

The IELTS is not the only English test available though Your immigration agent should advise you on which English language test would be best for you

Health

All applicants for permanent and provisional visas must meet Australia’s health requirements to qualify for immigration. This includes the:

Main applicant; Spouse; and Any other members of the family unit

The Department of Home Affairs or the migration medical services provider will evaluate the completed health exam reports to decide if applicants meet Australia’s health requirements.

Please note: In certain cases, non-migrating family members will also be assessed against the health requirements

Good Character

Everyone who wants to enter Australia must be of good character and will be assessed against Australia’s character requirements As part of your visa application, you might be required to provide a police clearance certificate or other evidence to satisfy the character requirements

You will not pass the character test if: you have a substantial criminal record, meaning you have been sentenced to 12 months or more in prison, or multiple sentences that add up to more than 12 months in prison A suspended sentence is considered a prison sentence you have been convicted of escaping from immigration detention, or convicted for an offence that you committed: while you were in immigration detention, during an escape from immigration detention, after an escape, but before you were taken into immigration detention again

You are or have been a member of a group or organisation, or had or have an association with a person, group or organisation that the Minister for Immigration reasonably suspects of involvement in criminal conduct

The Minister for Immigration reasonably suspects that you have been involved in people smuggling, people trafficking, genocide, a war crime, a crime against humanity, a crime involving torture or slavery, or a crime that is of serious international concern, whether or not you have been convicted of such an offence

Your past and present criminal or general conduct shows that you are not of good character

There is a risk that while you are in Australia you would: engage in criminal conduct, harass, molest, intimidate or stalk another person, vilify a segment of the Australian community, incite discord in the Australian community or in a part of it, be a danger to the Australian community or a part of it

You have been convicted of, or found guilty or had a charge proven for one or more sexually based offences involving a child,

You are subject to an adverse security assessment by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation

You are subject to an Interpol notice, from which it is reasonable to infer that you a direct or indirect risk to the Australian community, or a segment of the Australian community

AZSCO AND YOUR OCCUPATION

ANZSCO is the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations

It’s a system within the skilled migration program that sets the standards for the skills and work experience that visa applicants must meet to work in specific occupation in Australia or New Zealand

Further to this, ANZSCO sets out the tasks that visa applicants must be able to perform as part of their everyday duties.

In other words, ANZSCO determines the most important requirements you must meet in order to qualify to apply for a skilled migrant visa.

Let’s look at the ANZSCO requirements for your occupation in detail: ANZCO Code

The ANZSCO code assigned to general practitioners is 253111. This code gives us more details about the criteria you have to meet in order to qualify to immigrate to Australia

The first thing we look at is the group that GPs fall under:

Major Group: 2 – Professionals | Sub-Major Group: 25 – Health Professionals | Minor Group: 253 – Health Professionals | Unit Group: 2531 – General Practitioners and Resident Medical Officers

As you can see there are four groups showing how the code is made up – we are mostly interested in the code (253111) which is specific to GPs.

Description of Role

This part of the ANZSCO criteria lays out a broad description of what a occupational therapist is supposed to be able to do:

General Practitioners diagnose and treat physical and mental illnesses, disorders and injuries, recommend preventative action and refer patients to specialist Medical Practitioners, other health care workers, and social, welfare and support workers

Tasks

As a GP applying for a skilled migrant visa, you’re expected to be able to perform the tasks below:

Conducting examinations and questioning patients to determine the nature of disorders and illnesses, and recording patients’ medical information

Ordering laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures, and interpreting findings to assist in diagnosis

Providing overall care for patients, and prescribing and administering treatments, medications and other remedial measures

Monitoring patients’ progress and response to treatment

Advising on diet, exercise and other habits which aid prevention and treatment of disease and disorders

Referring patients to, and exchanging medical information with, specialist Medical Practitioners

Reporting births, deaths and notifiable diseases to government authorities

Arranging the admission of patients to hospitals

Job First?

Many people mistakenly think that finding a job is the first step when immigrating

In fact, the first step should always be an immigration assessment to see if you have the necessary skills, qualifications and experience to live and work in Australia

Why do we say this?

Firstly, even if you find a job, you’ll only be able to work in Australia if you have a work visa

You thus have to know if you qualify for skilled migration, or any other type of visa category that allows you to work in Australia, before you start to look for a job

Secondly, job hunting with the confirmation that you do qualify for a work visa means you can job hunt with confidence. It’s not only the confidence of job hunting while already knowing that you do qualify to live and work in Australia. It’s also that employers are much more likely to extend job offers to overseas candidates who they know are eligible to work in Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

COMMON MIGRATION QUESTIONS

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What are the eligibility requirements for immigrating to Australia as a General Medical Practitioner?

Eligibility requirements include being aged under 45, scoring 65 points on the Australian Immigration Points Score, having the required skills, qualifications, and meeting health and character checks

Which skilled migration visas are suitable for General Medical Practitioners in Australia?

The Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) is a popular choice for General Medical Practitioners who want to immigrate to Australia independently without the need for sponsorship by an Australian employer

The Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) is another attractive option for General Medical Practitioners seeking to immigrate to Australia Unlike the subclass 189 visa the subclass 190 requires General Medical Practitioners to be nominated by an Australian state or territory government

How do I get my General Medical Practitioner skills assessed for Australian immigration purposes?

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The Australian assessing authority for General Medical Practitioners is Vetassess They are responsible for evaluating your qualifications, experience and skills to ensure they meet Australian standards For General Medical Practitioners, the assessment includes a review of your practical experience and any relevant certifications you hold

Can I apply for permanent residency as a General Medical Practitioner in Australia?

Yes, the 189 and 190 visa subclass grants Permanent Residency to holders right from the start The PR rights and privileges awarded to you also apply to your spouse / partner and any dependents

What are the processing times for skilled migration visas for General Medical Practitioners?

5 Expect the whole process to take between 7 and 16 months from absolute start of the visa process to the absolute end

Can I include my family members in my immigration application as a General Medical Practitioner?

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Yes! Your immediate family members are included

Frequently Asked Questions Continued

COMMON MIGRATION QUESTIONS

What are the best places to look for work as a General Medical Practitioner in Australia?

The best places to search for General Medical Practitioner jobs in Australia include major cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth These cities have a great construction and lots of opportunities Suburban and rural areas are also excellent options for General Medical Practitioners migrating to Australia because they have a lower cost of living and a better work life balance Smaller communities may have a demand for skilled General Medical Practitioners in residential construction and artisan woodworking

Are there any specific websites or job boards focused on General Medical Practitioner jobs in Australia?

Yes, you can use job search websites like Seek (www seek com au) and Indeed (www indeed com au) These platforms list General Medical Practitioner positions across Australia Additionally, as a Migration Consultant LLC client you have access to our dedicated General Medical Practitioner recruitment service for new migrants to Australia