From India to Australia — Your Nursing Career Starts Here

You need a BSc Nursing (minimum 3 years) or GNM + Post Basic BSc Nursing. You must also hold current nursing registration in India (from the Indian Nursing Council or State Nursing Council). Minimum 800 hours theory and 800 hours clinical placement during your degree are required by ANMAC.

IELTS Academic: 7.0 in each band (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking). OR OET: Grade B in each component. OET is recommended for nurses because all test scenarios are healthcare-specific, making it more relevant to your daily work.

The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a practical nursing exam conducted in Australia. You rotate through 8-10 timed stations, each testing a different clinical skill (vital signs, medication administration, patient communication, clinical handover, etc.). OSCE coaching is available in Australia to help you prepare.

Yes. Your Subclass 482 visa includes your spouse/partner and dependent children. Your spouse gets full work rights (can work anywhere in Australia in any job). Children can attend Australian schools. When you apply for 186 PR, your whole family gets permanent residency together.

Total timeline from initial assessment to starting work in Australia: 8-18 months, depending mainly on your English exam preparation time. If you already have a valid IELTS 7.0 or OET B score, the process is significantly faster.

You first arrive on a Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa, which allows you to work for your sponsoring employer. After 2 years of working for the same employer, you can apply for Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) permanent residency. Your employer nominates you, and your whole family gets PR.

Registered nurses in Australia earn AUD 70,000-100,000+ per year depending on the state, facility type, and experience. This is full salary from day one — you are employed, not an intern. Weekend and night shift penalties can increase your take-home pay significantly.

All visa applications are prepared and lodged by or under the supervision of Feng Chen, MARA-registered migration agent (MARN: 1577771). This is a legal requirement under Australian migration law. You can verify Feng Chen's registration on the MARA public register.

No. No ethical migration agent can guarantee visa outcomes — the Department of Home Affairs retains sole discretion over visa grant decisions. What we guarantee is honest assessment of your eligibility, complete and accurate application preparation, transparent fixed fees, and full compliance with MARA standards.

AICLA Global matches you with Australian healthcare employers including aged care facilities, regional hospitals, disability support organisations, community health centres, and private hospitals. Many positions are in regional areas which can also provide faster PR processing.