Migration process for Canadian PT

Hi!

Here is my situation:
I am a PT in Montreal, Canada. I graduated in 2012 with a master degree (4.5 years of university) and I've worked since then in the cardiopulmonary field. I want to move in Australia in october 2013 to work as a PT. So far, I find lots of information online about the migration/assessment process and I am confused.

I think I have to apply for a Skilled Migration Visa (189) as an independent worker. By the way, this visa costs 3060AUS...that's expensive, no? I have made an EOI (expression of interest) on the DIAC website but as I was doing it I found out I am missing a lot of information. I am mostly confused about which steps I need to do first.

The APC website tells to:
- Get your skills recognized by the ACP
- Register with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
- Get insurance
- Obtain a visa
- Find a job!

Is it the right thing to do? If there is here any Canadian PT working abroad, I would really be grateful for information or feedback about this complicated process.

Noemie

Hi there,

I would look at a working holiday visa to start off as it's cheaper and then when your here you can look at other options to stay on for longer periods of time.
As you are qualified overseas you need to have your qualifications assessed by AHPRA to practice in Australia so I would look into this before looking at the type of visa you get depending on how long you are planning on coming out for