Dependent Parent
Oct 15th 2009, 12:48 pm
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Dependent Parent
We are applying for a 163 visa using a agent. After alot of disscusion we all feel as my Dad fits the dependent criteria this is the way to go. I was just wondering if anyone had managed to have a parent with them as a dependent. Thanks Lynn
Oct 15th 2009, 4:42 pm
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Re: Dependent Parent
Difficult to prove a parent as a dependent if you are from the UK, as they usually have a pension etc to live on. I'd advise speaking to an agent before you add him to the application.
Oct 15th 2009, 6:35 pm
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Re: Dependent Parent
Our agent said as my Dad as lived with us for 7 years only as a stste pension to live on we should be able to prove he is dependent on us.He had a heart attack and as recovered well his main problem is that he as a illness with his eyes that now means he is unable to read and do may simple tasks. Consultant said he may need to be registered partially sighted.
Any advice most welcome Lynn
Oct 15th 2009, 11:32 pm
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Re: Dependent Parent
Hi Pollyana
Our agent said as my Dad as lived with us for 7 years only as a stste pension to live on we should be able to prove he is dependent on us.He had a heart attack and as recovered well his main problem is that he as a illness with his eyes that now means he is unable to read and do may simple tasks. Consultant said he may need to be registered partially sighted.
Any advice most welcome Lynn
Our agent said as my Dad as lived with us for 7 years only as a stste pension to live on we should be able to prove he is dependent on us.He had a heart attack and as recovered well his main problem is that he as a illness with his eyes that now means he is unable to read and do may simple tasks. Consultant said he may need to be registered partially sighted.
Any advice most welcome Lynn
Oct 16th 2009, 8:41 am
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Re: Dependent Parent
Since UK is a welfare state where he could be entitled to pensions and council house and carers it will be very difficult to prove he is entirely dependent on you for all of his needs. Also bear in mind he may fail the medical given he has a heart and eye conditions. I would seriously consider getting a second opinion from another agent, one who is experienced in medical matters. George Lombard's name comes up a lot on here.
Oct 16th 2009, 10:54 am
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Re: Dependent Parent
What Dorothy said is right, although I should add just one more thing. If they believe your father truly is dependent (which is very difficult) then he has to have medicals done with the rest of you. If his medical conditions made him fail the medical then the ENTIRE application fails (one fail, all fail).
So even if you pass the biggest hurdle of dependency you could all be without a visa if he fails the medical. Just something to think about.
So even if you pass the biggest hurdle of dependency you could all be without a visa if he fails the medical. Just something to think about.
Oct 16th 2009, 11:01 am
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Re: Dependent Parent
What Dorothy said is right, although I should add just one more thing. If they believe your father truly is dependent (which is very difficult) then he has to have medicals done with the rest of you. If his medical conditions made him fail the medical then the ENTIRE application fails (one fail, all fail).
So even if you pass the biggest hurdle of dependency you could all be without a visa if he fails the medical. Just something to think about.
So even if you pass the biggest hurdle of dependency you could all be without a visa if he fails the medical. Just something to think about.
Thanks for your help
Lynn
