Solaris Admin

Hi BE,

I read this forum almost everyday now, to get valuable information. I'm in the planning process now.


My question is:

If I apply for a 175 or 176 visa, what are the possibilities of me bringing a dependent parent with me ?

I have old mother, and I'd like to bring her with me after I get my visa, is that even possible ?

Bermudashorts

It might be possible if she lives with you now and really is dependent upon you for all her financial needs. Note if she has any health conditions and fails the medical then so do you.

I would recommend consulting a migration agent in your circumstances.

Solaris Admin

her health condition is ok - Thank God -. She's 61, retired, and totally dependent on me financially. I hope I can take care with me, as it will be difficult for her to stay alone.

Thanks for your response. I will give you +ve for your always fast responses to me

EDIT: yes she does live with me now.

Dorothy

Does she have a pension? Is she married? Does she own property? Is she able to work to support herself? These are all questions you should keep in mind when asking yourself if she is truly dependent on you.

Solaris Admin

No Pension.

She's above 60, it's not easy to find jobs at this age, sometimes not possible.

She's married but her husband is absent (in another country). Not divorced, but separated.



I hope this makes her dependent in Australian law?

Dorothy

You may wish to speak to a registered migration agent about her possibility of being deemed dependant. Simply not being able to find a job doesn't mean that she can't get one. She's also married.

Seek the opinion of a GOOD migration agent.

Solaris Admin

I see.

Thank you I'll look for a migration agent, though not much available here in Kuwait.

your help is much appreciated

Dorothy

Your agent does not have to be in Kuwait. You can speak to someone in Australia, UK, or anywhere for that matter.

Pollyana

There are several that post o here if you have a look through other threads

Solaris Admin

Interesting !!

That would be much better, because all migration agents in Kuwait are just knowledgeable about Canada !

That will be better for the whole immigration process, I'll use someone online then.

Thanks BE !

dippynsippy

I have just been granted PR but I didnt enter name of my mother as dependent as I had fear of visa rejection due to her medical condition. anyways now I have got visa and want to call my mom.
My mother is 69 years old (very old). I cannot apply under PARENT VISA stream as there is a basic requirement of BALANCE OF FAMILY test (she has 7 children in Pakistan and only me in Australia)
Which visa option is suitable for her? Please advice.

dippynsippy

just to add that my mother is a diabetic patient, obesity and arthritis problems. but no serious illness. Will it affect her to be granted a visa?

Please also advice which visa option is suitable to call her?

Solaris Admin

I'm the only child of my mother...does this count or help ??




@ Dippynsippy:

please keep us posted on your visa, because my situation is close to yours.

Good luck ! and congrats for your visa

dippynsippy

Sure I will.. as you are the only child, you can apply under PARENT VISA stream.

As my mother cannot pass FAMILY BALANCE TEST, I want help from this group to identify the visa category through which my mother can join me in Australia.

Please help

Pollyana

See my answer in the other thread you are posting on. However in that thread you neglected to mention any health issues. They could complicate things further. You need to speak to a registered agent, not rely on info from here which while very well-meant may be wrong in an unusual situation like this.