meggie1951

Hi everyone
My name is Maggie and I desperately want to live in Australia.
I am 54 and my only child (son 34) is now living here.
I am staying with my son in Brisbane and no longer have any reason to return to England. Is there any way, any visa that I can apply for that means that I can stay in Australia and not have to return, I am currently on an Electronic Travel Authority which gives me 3 months to get sorted.
Please help!
Maggie

JAJ

You should look at the Contributory Parent Visa. Download and read booklet 3.
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/books_migrate.htm

There are specific requirements your son must meet in order to sponsor you and supply an assurance of support.

As you are not 'aged' you will need to make an offshore application. It's likely you will find it difficult to remain in Australia while it's processed, but you should really talk to an experienced agent or immigration lawyer to see what options may exist.


Jeremy

meggie1951

Thanks Jeremy - much appreciated - does this apply to the contributary visas as well ?
Maggie

JAJ

Requirements for the contributory and non-contibutory visas are the same - the difference is the trade-off between fees and waiting time. Non-conributory parent visas are likely to take 10-20 *years*.

Read the booklet and seek professional assistance if still confused.



Jeremy