Advice on a Visa for my aged parent
Jan 29th 2019, 12:38 am
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Advice on a Visa for my aged parent
Hello,
I'm trying to get my head around what Visa would be good for my aged mother.
I'm now an Australian Citizen (10 years now
and i'm looking to bring my 73 year old mother out from the UK to live permanently with my wife and kids. I am also her sole relative.
Could somebody tell me the best visa to apply for what options I have?
From what i've read the Contributory Parent Visa is around $50,000 with a 2 year wait.
How do the other visas fair such as the Remaining Relative(835) Visa?
Thanks in advance for any help.
I'm trying to get my head around what Visa would be good for my aged mother.
I'm now an Australian Citizen (10 years now
and i'm looking to bring my 73 year old mother out from the UK to live permanently with my wife and kids. I am also her sole relative.Could somebody tell me the best visa to apply for what options I have?
From what i've read the Contributory Parent Visa is around $50,000 with a 2 year wait.
How do the other visas fair such as the Remaining Relative(835) Visa?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Jan 29th 2019, 5:39 am
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Re: Advice on a Visa for my aged parent
You can’t use a remaining relative visa to bring a parent. The options are the contributory and non contributory parent visas.
Jan 29th 2019, 6:01 am
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Re: Advice on a Visa for my aged parent
The contributory visa wil likely take at least five years. The none contributory about 30 years.
Jan 29th 2019, 10:18 am
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Re: Advice on a Visa for my aged parent
Is it possible for the OP's mother to apply onshore as a visitor, and then have a bridging visa until her parent visa is processed?
Jan 29th 2019, 8:57 pm
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Re: Advice on a Visa for my aged parent
Originally Posted by spouse of scouse
Is it possible for the OP's mother to apply onshore as a visitor, and then have a bridging visa until her parent visa is processed?
The processing times of the Contributory visa have been increasing over the last couple of years (Currently processing 143 from July 2015, and 864 from Nov 2016).
If you are looking for professional assistance with the application please feel free to contact me I would be happy to provide a quote.
Feb 15th 2019, 4:30 am
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Re: Advice on a Visa for my aged parent
Hello, it’s a long time since I posted anything but saw this thread and I just had a quick question. Could my parents apply for a contributory parent visa whilst onshore on a holiday visa and then remain here until the visa is granted? With this visa would they be able to get Medicare while they wait for it to be granted? Sorry for so many questions, but thanks in advance
