Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
Thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
Hi everybody,
I have one question - My visa is Subclass 173 - Shell I buy one way ticket, or return? Please help if anybody knows
Thank you
I have one question - My visa is Subclass 173 - Shell I buy one way ticket, or return? Please help if anybody knows
Thank you
#993
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
Hi,
I've made an application for my mum to migrate to Oz under the 143 category in mid June/2013. So far, we haven't heard anything from them. My credit card hasn't been debited yet.
It's been about two months without an acknowledgement. Is this normal? Should I write to Perth?
thanks
I've made an application for my mum to migrate to Oz under the 143 category in mid June/2013. So far, we haven't heard anything from them. My credit card hasn't been debited yet.
It's been about two months without an acknowledgement. Is this normal? Should I write to Perth?
thanks
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
Hi, been lurking a while but this is my first post. Applied for 143 early May, credit card deducted early June, received acknowledgment/receipt early July via email. Hope this helps. Fred
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
My in-laws applied for the CPV 173 last year Aug from the UK and were told by their agent to expect a 12-14 month wait for a case officer. It has now been almost 17 months and they are getting very nervous. Anyone else in the same boat with regards to the longer wait or are you still getting case officers in the 12-14 month range? I know each application is different but theirs is pretty straight forward, from a low risk country etc. Thanks in advance!
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
My in-laws applied for the CPV 173 last year Aug from the UK and were told by their agent to expect a 12-14 month wait for a case officer. It has now been almost 17 months and they are getting very nervous. Anyone else in the same boat with regards to the longer wait or are you still getting case officers in the 12-14 month range? I know each application is different but theirs is pretty straight forward, from a low risk country etc. Thanks in advance!
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
http://www.gm-parent-visas.com/payin...card-payments/
The Department of Immigration has announced that it is introducing a surcharge for payments of Visa Application Charges made by credit card with effect from the 19th of April, 2014.
The rates which will apply are as follows:
> Visa and Mastercard – 1.08%
> American Express and JCB – 1.99%
> Diners Club International – 2.91%
For a couple applying for a 143 or 864 visa this means that the surcharge when paying by credit card amounts to well over A$800.
More details are at this link about how to avoid the surcharge.
Best regards.
The Department of Immigration has announced that it is introducing a surcharge for payments of Visa Application Charges made by credit card with effect from the 19th of April, 2014.
The rates which will apply are as follows:
> Visa and Mastercard – 1.08%
> American Express and JCB – 1.99%
> Diners Club International – 2.91%
For a couple applying for a 143 or 864 visa this means that the surcharge when paying by credit card amounts to well over A$800.
More details are at this link about how to avoid the surcharge.
Best regards.
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
Hi. It's been over 5yrs now since we used britishexpats when we migrated to AUS. In that time we have had another child and enjoying the sunshine and the rest of what the country has to offer.
Hoping someone can provide us some advise. My parents now want to migrate to Australia and are aged 67 and 65. My dad has had his fair share of medical issues with a stroke 10yrs ago and been on disability since that time and has had a bi-pass 3yrs ago.
Reading this thread my gut tells me that there'a a very good chance he will not qualify on medical grounds. Hoping someone can enlighten me on his chances. I realise no one here is a medical practitioner but has anyone had or heard of a situation like this and being denied on medical grounds? even if all the other requirements are passed?
In addition I have heard of conflicting requirements to be covered under medicare. My understanding is that from the time you apply for the 143 for a husband and wife the costs are approx $20k for the application and includes the cost of medicare when they are here? or is it $20k for the application and then $20k for a medicare bond? that is held for 10yrs and if not used is refunded at the end of 10yrs.
Appreciate any input. Txs. Kat
Hoping someone can provide us some advise. My parents now want to migrate to Australia and are aged 67 and 65. My dad has had his fair share of medical issues with a stroke 10yrs ago and been on disability since that time and has had a bi-pass 3yrs ago.
Reading this thread my gut tells me that there'a a very good chance he will not qualify on medical grounds. Hoping someone can enlighten me on his chances. I realise no one here is a medical practitioner but has anyone had or heard of a situation like this and being denied on medical grounds? even if all the other requirements are passed?
In addition I have heard of conflicting requirements to be covered under medicare. My understanding is that from the time you apply for the 143 for a husband and wife the costs are approx $20k for the application and includes the cost of medicare when they are here? or is it $20k for the application and then $20k for a medicare bond? that is held for 10yrs and if not used is refunded at the end of 10yrs.
Appreciate any input. Txs. Kat
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
In addition I have heard of conflicting requirements to be covered under medicare. My understanding is that from the time you apply for the 143 for a husband and wife the costs are approx $20k for the application and includes the cost of medicare when they are here? or is it $20k for the application and then $20k for a medicare bond? that is held for 10yrs and if not used is refunded at the end of 10yrs.
Appreciate any input. Txs. Kat
The fees for the 143 visa are around $40000 per applicant with a bond of $14000 per couple.
The vida holders will be eligible for medicare and all the other rights of a permanent visa holder
The $14000 is returnable after 10 years but the rest is not.
For a couple you are looking at around $100000
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
Thanks Grayling. Appreciate the quick reply.
I assume you lose the $40k in the process. Ie apply, pay the $40k at registration and if denied you lose the $40k? And I assume that is why folks apply for the 173 as it is less expensive?
I assume you lose the $40k in the process. Ie apply, pay the $40k at registration and if denied you lose the $40k? And I assume that is why folks apply for the 173 as it is less expensive?
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#1001
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
Remember....it is $40000 per person...not for a couple. The $14000 bond is for a couple.
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=833786
End of old non Contributory Parent visas as an option for new applicants ...
Best regards.
End of old non Contributory Parent visas as an option for new applicants ...
Best regards.
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
Hi all, I am in deep trouble. Please help me. DIAC has given me 28 days to submit all the documents and out of which 10 days have already gone. I have to get my passport reissued and then get my police clearance certificate done and this would take approx 60 to 90 days. Will DIAC give me so much extension of time? I have submitted all other documents. I am really tensed. I have no idea about how much extension at the most does DIAC give to people. Please help me if you are aware of this or if anyone has gone through similar situation.
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
Hi all, I am in deep trouble. Please help me. DIAC has given me 28 days to submit all the documents and out of which 10 days have already gone. I have to get my passport reissued and then get my police clearance certificate done and this would take approx 60 to 90 days. Will DIAC give me so much extension of time? I have submitted all other documents. I am really tensed. I have no idea about how much extension at the most does DIAC give to people. Please help me if you are aware of this or if anyone has gone through similar situation.
You probably won't get any replies for several hours from the Oz BE team, it's the middle of the night
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Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!
Hi all, I am in deep trouble. Please help me. DIAC has given me 28 days to submit all the documents and out of which 10 days have already gone. I have to get my passport reissued and then get my police clearance certificate done and this would take approx 60 to 90 days. Will DIAC give me so much extension of time? I have submitted all other documents. I am really tensed. I have no idea about how much extension at the most does DIAC give to people. Please help me if you are aware of this or if anyone has gone through similar situation.