Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
Mar 17th 2011, 7:14 pm
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
How kind of you! I'm hoping to rent for 12 months in an area on the Northern Beaches: Avalon/Newport possibly or Freshwater if I can't find somewhere in my first choices. I'm not too sure how far the Central coast is..I know you can get the ferry from Palm Beach but that's the extent of my knowledge!
Fiz
Fiz
The Central Coast is northwards of Gosford etc, up through Port Macquarie and on. It's a surprisingly long way by road (though perhaps not really, by Aussie standards!) from the North Shore and Northern Beaches suburbs of Sydney which you are talking about (the Northern Beaches, in particular, when you speak of Freshwater, Avalon, Newport and so on). Ie, north of the whole Hawkesbury River complex.
Prices vary quite a lot – I think it becomes a good deal cheaper north of the Hawkesbury. Avalon, like its neighbour Palm Beach, is pretty pricey. Freshwater and Dee Why are a bit cheaper, I think. Do have a good browse on the Sydney Morning Herald website's Domain section. And do a bit of zooming around Google Maps and Google Earth as well!
Mike
Mar 17th 2011, 7:19 pm
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
G'Day
The Central Coast is northwards of Gosford etc, up through Port Macquarie and on. It's a surprisingly long way by road (though perhaps not really, by Aussie standards!) from the North Shore and Northern Beaches suburbs of Sydney which you are talking about (the Northern Beaches, in particular, when you speak of Freshwater, Avalon, Newport and so on). Ie, north of the whole Hawkesbury River complex.
Prices vary quite a lot – I think it becomes a good deal cheaper north of the Hawkesbury. Avalon, like its neighbour Palm Beach, is pretty pricey. Freshwater and Dee Why are a bit cheaper, I think. Do have a good browse on the Sydney Morning Herald website's Domain section. And do a bit of zooming around Google Maps and Google Earth as well!
Mike
The Central Coast is northwards of Gosford etc, up through Port Macquarie and on. It's a surprisingly long way by road (though perhaps not really, by Aussie standards!) from the North Shore and Northern Beaches suburbs of Sydney which you are talking about (the Northern Beaches, in particular, when you speak of Freshwater, Avalon, Newport and so on). Ie, north of the whole Hawkesbury River complex.
Prices vary quite a lot – I think it becomes a good deal cheaper north of the Hawkesbury. Avalon, like its neighbour Palm Beach, is pretty pricey. Freshwater and Dee Why are a bit cheaper, I think. Do have a good browse on the Sydney Morning Herald website's Domain section. And do a bit of zooming around Google Maps and Google Earth as well!
Mike
Mar 18th 2011, 2:35 pm
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
I was expecting ours around September/October but could be any time from around June at this rate. (Our application was received in early May 2010) .... and the $ has picked up a little, good news, as we were basing our calculations on 1.50 to the £1 after last year's plunge
Mar 18th 2011, 2:47 pm
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
Mar 20th 2011, 9:14 am
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You are correct. There is no "rule" as such but we are trying to prove our Australian domicile as quickly as possible and have been reliably informed that keeping more than one bank a/c each in the UK ( amongst several other things) would jeopardise that as far as HMRC is concerned.
We have other funds in the UK earning 2.75% but since it is not an instant access a/c we are keeping the equivalent of 10% of it in an instant access a/c in the hope that we can take advantage of any spike in the exchange rate and do a forward order with UKForex.
Ian & Julie
We have other funds in the UK earning 2.75% but since it is not an instant access a/c we are keeping the equivalent of 10% of it in an instant access a/c in the hope that we can take advantage of any spike in the exchange rate and do a forward order with UKForex.
Ian & Julie
Therefore, my reasoning is transfer money to Oz right now at around 1.61 to 1.62 and get interest at 6.1%. Bird in the hand and all that...
Even if the rate rise to 1.65 by December you'll be better off.
John
Mar 20th 2011, 9:21 am
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
The "experts think that the exchange rate will hover around 1.60 to 1.65 for the rest of 2011.
Therefore, my reasoning is transfer money to Oz right now at around 1.61 to 1.62 and get interest at 6.1%. Bird in the hand and all that...
Even if the rate rise to 1.65 by December you'll be better off.
John
Therefore, my reasoning is transfer money to Oz right now at around 1.61 to 1.62 and get interest at 6.1%. Bird in the hand and all that...
Even if the rate rise to 1.65 by December you'll be better off.
John
Mar 23rd 2011, 11:11 am
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
The "experts think that the exchange rate will hover around 1.60 to 1.65 for the rest of 2011.
Therefore, my reasoning is transfer money to Oz right now at around 1.61 to 1.62 and get interest at 6.1%. Bird in the hand and all that...
Even if the rate rise to 1.65 by December you'll be better off.
John
Therefore, my reasoning is transfer money to Oz right now at around 1.61 to 1.62 and get interest at 6.1%. Bird in the hand and all that...
Even if the rate rise to 1.65 by December you'll be better off.
John
Haven't trawled through other threads yet but - is it easy to set up an account in Oz while you are still waiting for your Visa in the UK? I'd like to have some there ready to make payment for bond and visa costs
Mar 23rd 2011, 4:26 pm
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
See messages from 210 onwards.. around 26 Jan.
John
Mar 23rd 2011, 7:55 pm
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Hi
Just to keep you all posted, Mum got her request for 2nd Vac today, its all happening so quickly. Time seems to go by so slowly then it happens and the 28 days you have to get everything together whizz by. I have asked for the tracker to be updated as its encouraging for those still waiting.
Just to keep you all posted, Mum got her request for 2nd Vac today, its all happening so quickly. Time seems to go by so slowly then it happens and the 28 days you have to get everything together whizz by. I have asked for the tracker to be updated as its encouraging for those still waiting.
Mar 23rd 2011, 11:00 pm
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
Hi Im Jan and new to the site, I am presently in Oz for 12months and am now looking at contributory parent visa........ Having read pages on this site and others I am still somewhat confused mmmmm easy these days trying to get my head round all that,s involved in migrating.
Please could someone help.
* Can I apply for temp or perm contributory parent visa for Australia in New Zealand rather then go home to Uk.As I can renew my visa for a further 6months by leaving the country in July.
*Apart from not having to pay all monies upfront are there any other advantages to applying for one or the other.
*I have no current utilities bills etc to confirm my address in Uk as I am renting my house for the 12months I'm away. Would the invoices from the management company be ok
* Is there a check list to help with all the info I have to gather.
*How do I confirm the balance of family test.
As you can see I need a bit of guidance......... HELP ha
thank you in anticipationx Jan
Please could someone help.
* Can I apply for temp or perm contributory parent visa for Australia in New Zealand rather then go home to Uk.As I can renew my visa for a further 6months by leaving the country in July.
*Apart from not having to pay all monies upfront are there any other advantages to applying for one or the other.
*I have no current utilities bills etc to confirm my address in Uk as I am renting my house for the 12months I'm away. Would the invoices from the management company be ok
* Is there a check list to help with all the info I have to gather.
*How do I confirm the balance of family test.
As you can see I need a bit of guidance......... HELP ha
thank you in anticipationx Jan
Mar 23rd 2011, 11:36 pm
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
This said, Westpac in London are probably worth contacting. Ditto the NAB (also in London).
Feel able to send me a PM or email if you'd like contact names and numbers/email addresses.
Best regards.
Mar 24th 2011, 1:08 am
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
Not heard of any account that can be used for outgoings when set up from overseas. Normally you can put money in, but you can't take it out until you are resident.
Mar 24th 2011, 3:19 am
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
As I say, explore this with Westpac and the NAB through their London Migrant Banking people.
I have a recollection that Westpac allows withdrawals to be made.
Best regards.
I have a recollection that Westpac allows withdrawals to be made.
Best regards.
Mar 24th 2011, 7:33 am
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I have an account with CBA, both current and savings, which I opened when on holiday a year or so back. They know I haven't moved over yet and I pay Oz tax at 10% on the savings element. I have been able to transfer money out both to my kids and to pay for my visa with no problems at all. I also have a debit card on the account.