Devastated beyond belief.

[Guest guest3462]

Well after 11 wonderful months of pure family happiness we have been dropped the right old bombshell that my husbands skills are not good enough for us to remain in Australia. He is an amazing anaesthetist and one year from becoming a consultant by British standards, but yet here, they have told him today that all of his hard slog and exams for all those years in England count for nothing. If we stay he has to repeat all of his training again!!!

To say we are devastated is an understatement, but off we will go on the 30th January back to the cold and misery that is Great Britain and slog it out there for 18 months til he can reapply for assessment. (He will also be a consultant by then!)

 

However, we will depart Australia with our heads held high andwith the same love for the country that we have always had and be safe in the knowledge that in less than 2 years we will be back for good.

 

It is a very very sad day in the Church household today and not even this lovely sunshine that usually makes me so happy can bring a smile to my face.

 

:sad:

[Guest Django]

Well you know what I think. :realmad:

 

I so wish you well over the next few years and look forward to your return.

[foxychick]

That is ridiculous, they have been letting him work as an anaesthetist and doctor for 11 months, then say they don't recognise his training/qualifications, WTF why have they been letting him work if they believe that, it is also a bit of a worry that they let someone they don't belive is qualified work on saving peoples lives!

 

Sometimes the rules are so damn stupid.

 

Wishing you all the best. At least you know you have a route back here.

[Guest Guest75]

I cannot type the words in this forum to convey my feeling on this.:mad:

 

Our thoughts are with you,hopefully you will have a speedy return.

 

Have you considered getting the press in on this for some public pressure.

[Guest caoimhe]

I'm sure your all gutted

Doesn't make sense at all

[Guest ben&sharon]

What awful news - how frustrating for you all. It doesn't sound like it makes sense at all. At least you are safe in the knowledge that it's not a rejection - just a temporary setback. All the very best for the next period of your lives - and you'll be back before you know it. x

[Guest Bodie]

Sorry to hear this, it beggars belief. Good luck for the future.

[foxychick]

Just notice on your signature you are a nurse - can you not stay here on your qualifications? Are nurses still on the list?

[Guest the4hopes]

Try and make it feel a happy day, at least you know you will be back

[Guest mumoftwo]

How absolutely absurd……..good luck, hopefully in a few years time this will just become a hic-up in the bigger journey x

[Guest thekings]

So sorry to hear that it really sucks, good luck for the future though

[Guest ninaperks]

That's awful for you and so disapointing! I hope it all works out for you in the future, I'm sure it will! It's their loss, and I'm sure you will be back very soon! x

[Andrew from Vista Financial]

What a shame, sorry to hear that guys.

 

Andy & Stacey

[Guest BAZnDAF]

Thats just stupid, Tyke might have a point there! try contacting the papers.

[Guest smit]

Two points..............

 

1). what Tyke says is true.....Adelaide is a small news place..........try it......................Ive been a PRACTISING anaesthistist for however months but now im no good!!.....the local tv will lap it up.

 

2). as a nurse............im sure you could get sponsored within a couple of days if you go down the right channels....................there must be people on this site with info within that profession.

 

I would say thats your best bet for now

 

 

anyway good luck

 

smit

[lorluc]

Very sorry to hear this has happened to you...but i am tad confused...

 

Whose profession did you come out on? Yours or his?

[jim and adel]

I really feel for you guys and hope you get it sorted out - sounds like a ridiculous situation!

 

Good luck, Jim

[ShaunWilson]

Bloody crazy!! Not recognised skills my backside!!!! Hope you get back soon, and remember the good things despite the bad taste this must leave!

[Guest The Steeles In Adelaide]

Hi churches

If you really want to stay Then call This guy Serge Tonin he is an Australian visa guru!!! he once said to me once your here you will never have to go back! his company is Australia visa advisors pty ltd. with over 20 yrs migration visa experience, i believe he used to work for sa immigration dept and his wife still works there, so paperwork and applications suddenly find there way to the top of the pile (handy). i really believe if you want to stay then Serge will find a loophole or a way round it! his email is visa2aus@yahoo.com.au mention Dave Steele gave you his details and i am certain he will take care of you. Hope this helps

good luck Dave

[Guest mOZzy]

so sorry to hear your news!! glad to see you head high and looking for a way out instead of giving up!!! - lots of good advice too

 

and we've only just met!!!! - fingers and toes crossed that you can settle down really really soon!!!

[Guest katsmajic]

What XXXX news, so sorry, hope things get sorted quickly xxx

[Guest Tori2]

Julia, So sorry to hear your news. Hope everything works out for you and your family.

Look forward to seeing you again when you return

 

Vicky x

[Guest Nick11]

How bloody silly. Makes my blood boil. Are u.k standards so inferior to ozzie ones!!!!

I can remember reading what you guys do and thinking my god they've got it so right.

Does it mean they will not allow him to practise? If so what job has he actually been doing the past 11 months.

[Guest Allybinoz42]

This is something that needs to be addressed. There is a shortage of anaesthetists here. I wonder if oyu have thought about going public. Or making an appeal, if that is possible. Do you have a good immigration specialist.

Recently the immigration department tried to send back a country doctor as his son had Down syndrome and therefore failed the health criteria. Through the media it was appealed and the minister stepped in. Just a thought!

[bill]

This is something that needs to be addressed. There is a shortage of anaesthetists here. I wonder if oyu have thought about going public. Or making an appeal, if that is possible. Do you have a good immigration specialist.

Recently the immigration department tried to send back a country doctor as his son had Down syndrome and therefore failed the health criteria. Through the media it was appealed and the minister stepped in. Just a thought!

I'd get onto "A Current Affair" pronto. You never know. The Australian Immigration system is a complete ass.