Immigration of pharmacists to Australia: How to apply to the states

هجرة الصيادلة إلى استراليا
Migration of pharmacists to Australia

In the series on pharmacists’ migration to Australia, after we learned how to apply to the states by making an EOI and ROI or EOI only according to the conditions of each state on their official websites, what now remains is to wait for an initial invitation from one of the states to which you applied. In this article, I will discuss what you need when you receive Initial invitation from a state. I will review the documents required to be submitted in the state application and the stages of preparing these documents, in preparation for receiving an invitation from the Immigration Department to submit a visa application.

The difference between the initial invitation from the state and the invitation from the Immigration Department?

The difference between the initial invitation from the state and the invitation from the Immigration Department is the different purposes and procedures that relate to them:

Pre-Invitation (initial invitation from the state):

  • It depends on the EOI you filed with the state.
  • It gives you additional points in the immigration system, such as 15 points for Visa 491 or 5 points for Visa 190.
  • The initial invitation includes directions to submit documents proving the information mentioned in the EOI.
  • Documentation requirements may vary between states, and can include residency, work experience, skills assessment, and language.

Nomination (invitation from the Immigration Department):

  • It comes after the state approves your candidacy for immigration.
  • It includes directions for uploading the necessary documents and paying visa costs.
  • It is usually received after meeting the state's initial invitation requirements and submitting the required documentation.
  • It involves submitting documents and paying fees, and we will talk about this step in detail in the next part of the series.

What comes after the initial invitation? 

عندما تتلقى الدعوة الأولية من الولاية، فإن المطلوب عادة هو:

  1. Receive an email from the state notifying you that you have been selected for nomination.
  2. Fill out the form or application attached to the email, which may include links to filling out the form online.
  3. Submit required documentation in accordance with state guidelines, which may be stated in the email or available via the attached link.
  4. Applicants typically negotiate with a state regarding documents and deadlines, as there can be specific details regarding application deadlines and required documents.

It is also a good idea to cancel or suspend any EOIs for states other than the state from which you received the initial invitation, as this ethical act can be a reason to give a better chance to other applicants.

See also: Pharmacists’ migration to Australia: English language exams

Documents required to submit a visa

Okay, let's start listing the documents required to apply for an immigration visa to Australia, according to the points written in the EOI application:

  • Birth or age document: It is represented by the birth certificate.
  • English Courses: You must submit the result of an English language exam such as PTE (usually submitted as a PDF file).
  • Academic qualifications: This includes the graduation certificate (preferably not a temporary certificate) and academic transcript.
  • Skills assessment: Related to the skills assessment letter obtained from KAPS.
  • Travel document: The good passport.
  • Photograph: A recent personal photo with a white background.
  • work experience:This part varies according to the person’s experience and type of previous work. Documents proving professional experience can be submitted, such as:
    • Experience certificates from previous work.
    • the biography.
    • Any other documents that prove professional experience and are consistent with the job applied for.

These are the basic papers that must be prepared and submitted with the EOI application, and all Arabic documents must be translated into English and attached with the original documents in one file.

Proof of government employment

Here are the additional papers that may be required to apply to immigrate to Australia as pharmacists:

  • Experience certificate from the Directorate of Health Affairs: The application to obtain this certificate includes submitting an application, in addition to a statement from the employer proving your continued work, and the salary may be mentioned in the certificate.
  • Job Description Statement: Submitted by the Directorate of Health Affairs.
  • Job status statement: It must be from the health department to which the pharmacy is affiliated, and it must be addressed to the Australian Immigration Department, and also includes the salary.
  • Payslip report: It is issued by the health department and contains monthly salary details.
  • Health insurance coverage form:An insurance coverage form must be obtained from the health insurance authority, and it can also be obtained from the health administration. 
  • License to practice the profession: It is presented in English and has been mentioned previously in the assessment process.
  • Curriculum vitae (CV): It may not be necessary but can be provided.
  • Experience certificate from the Drug Authority: It is obtained for a sum of money, and this includes submitting a statement of job status, an experience certificate, a license to practice the profession, and a union card.

These are additional documents that can be required in some cases to strengthen your application to immigrate to Australia as a pharmacist.

See also: Pharmacists’ migration to Australia: KAPS exam

Proof of employment in private pharmacies

Here are the documents that may be required to submit an immigration application in this case:

  • Experience certificate from the pharmacy: It contains details of the work period and job title.
  • Payslip report: It is issued by the pharmacy and contains details of monthly salaries.
  • Experience certificate from the Drug Authority: It is obtained from the Drug Authority and contains details of the period of work and the locations where the work was done.
  • A certificate of movement from the Medicines Authority: You obtain it from the Medicines Authority and it is documented in the medical areas in which you work.
  • Employment contract notarized by the real estate registry (optional): If the authorities require it, the employment contract must be presented, notarized by the real estate registry, and can prove the dates of the employment period.

Remember to translate all documents into English and provide the originals as well as the translation.

Additional documents for pharmacists’ immigration to Australia

Here is a summary of additional documents you may need:

  • Fish Department of Australian Immigration and Border Protection: Must be valid for 3 months and includes any country in which you have resided for 6 months or more.
  • Residency, experience certificate, and eviction from the workplace: If the country from which you exited does not issue a check, these documents must be presented instead of the check.
  • Additional papers:
    • Form 80
    • Form 1221
  • Army certificate (for males only).
  • If you are married:
    • Marriage contract
    • Passport
    • the card
    • birth certificate
    • Army Certificate
    • Fish
    • Form 80
    • Form 1221
    • Exam result in English
    • Spouse qualification
  • If you have children:
    • birth certificate
    • Passport
    • Form 1229

Please ensure that all documents are translated into English and the originals are provided in addition to the translation.

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