leedslad

All I know is that she has an agent in Perth who says it won't be a problem at all as all her family will be there i.e. all her sons. After August when my bro in Perth has been there for 2 years. The agent said it will take about 6 months to get her visa.


I didn't know that they could stop her from entering into the country on a holiday visa. I'll have to look into this one. It would cause a lot of problems if they did, and as we may all be at the airport together I can see how they may put 2 and 2 together. :scared:

I'll admit that there may be problems, but even if she can't get her visa after waiting all that time in Oz, at least she will have had a great holiday, still have her money in the bank, and return home to apply

Thanks for the great advice TheCrone. Mums quite a party animal and is out with her friends all the time here, which is really good for her. When my dad passed away she went into a stage of depression, and reclusion. Any tips on great things for her to do are welcome. I'm sure the grand kids will keep her going.

Hay wombat I always love your ingenious ideas

JAJ

I suggest you also ask about the Assurance of Support rules, especially if your brother is acting as assurer for you as well. There are strict limits on multiple assurances.


DIMIA take a very dim view of people trying to establish de-facto residence on a tourist visa and are within their rights to refuse entry on arrival if they think this is happening.

Jeremy

JAJ

6 months only applies for the Contributory Parent visa option. Is she willing to pay the fees?

Why not keep things simple and apply offshore as processing is fairly quick?


Depending on the reason for refusal there may be no scope to reapply.

Again - wouldn't be far simpler to *visit* Australia as a tourist, apply for migration offshore, and only cut ties with the UK (like selling house) *after* a permanent visa is granted. That way one can be sure before moving.

Jeremy

leedslad

This is very good advice! I'm glad i posted this thread on here.

All we have is the agents word that it is ok, so we will have to go back to them with alot of questions.

This forum is priceless! Thanks everyone

cresta57

There is no problem with medical cover whilst on a tourist visa Jeremy. U.K and Australia have reciprocal health care agreements. You have to be aware of it though and when presenting yourself for treatment you show your passport and ask for reciprocal health care treatment.