Subclass 422 - Medical Practitioner (Temporary) visa
Closure of the Subclass 422 – Medical Practitioner (Temporary) Visa
Important information is now available regarding the closure of the Subclass 422 visa program on 1 July 2010.
See: Closure of the Subclass 422 – Medical Practitioner (Temporary) Visa – Effective 1 July 2010
Sponsor Eligibility
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To be eligible for approval as a temporary resident sponsor you must:
- be a lawfully established and actively operating organisation in Australia
- be willing and able to comply with sponsorship undertakings
- have a satisfactory record of compliance with immigration laws of Australia.
Who can be a sponsor?
The following organisations may apply to sponsor overseas doctors:
- direct employers from the health industry
- state or territory health authorities
- deputising services and locum agencies
- community bodies such as local councils, government health organisations and medical centres in regional areas.
Supporting documentation
To be approved as a sponsor of an overseas doctor, you must provide a letter confirming:
- the position you want to fill is full-time
- the salary for the position meets current Australian market rates and employment conditions
- the qualifications and essential skills required for the position.