Need some advice on parents visa
Feb 13th 2007, 6:31 pm
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Need some advice on parents visa
Hi
My parents (who are in the early 60's) are thinking of moving to Australia. We are due to arrive in April. I know that they cannot apply until we have been living in Australia for at least a year (or two?), but I just wondered if anyone knew if it was possible as my brother will still be living in the UK.
I have heard that they would need a certain amount of money to show that they could look after themselves without claiming for pension etc. is this true?
My parents (who are in the early 60's) are thinking of moving to Australia. We are due to arrive in April. I know that they cannot apply until we have been living in Australia for at least a year (or two?), but I just wondered if anyone knew if it was possible as my brother will still be living in the UK.
I have heard that they would need a certain amount of money to show that they could look after themselves without claiming for pension etc. is this true?
Feb 13th 2007, 6:59 pm
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Re: Need some advice on parents visa
Hi
My parents (who are in the early 60's) are thinking of moving to Australia. We are due to arrive in April. I know that they cannot apply until we have been living in Australia for at least a year (or two?), but I just wondered if anyone knew if it was possible as my brother will still be living in the UK.
I have heard that they would need a certain amount of money to show that they could look after themselves without claiming for pension etc. is this true?
My parents (who are in the early 60's) are thinking of moving to Australia. We are due to arrive in April. I know that they cannot apply until we have been living in Australia for at least a year (or two?), but I just wondered if anyone knew if it was possible as my brother will still be living in the UK.
I have heard that they would need a certain amount of money to show that they could look after themselves without claiming for pension etc. is this true?
Feb 13th 2007, 8:54 pm
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Re: Need some advice on parents visa
i seen a similar question on this site yesterday, there are 3 types of visa ,the first costing about 33000 aud . very expensive but this would entitle the applicant to free australian healthcare , the other visa's are approx 3 or 4000 aud but you'd have to have your own health insurance/cover. the price i seen was for ONE o.a.p. may be double for both.
You are a bit mixed up here.
If parents pass the balance of family test (at least half their children in Australia) then they will be eligible for a Contributory parent visa. This costs around $30000 per person plus and AOS of $14000 for a couple. You need to be there for 2 years to sponsor and have 2 years tax returns to assure.
The alternative is the non contributory parent visa which is cheaper but has a wait of 12-15 years.
There are not really any practical alternatives.
G
Feb 13th 2007, 9:12 pm
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Re: Need some advice on parents visa
Hi
My parents (who are in the early 60's) are thinking of moving to Australia. We are due to arrive in April. I know that they cannot apply until we have been living in Australia for at least a year (or two?), but I just wondered if anyone knew if it was possible as my brother will still be living in the UK.
I have heard that they would need a certain amount of money to show that they could look after themselves without claiming for pension etc. is this true?
My parents (who are in the early 60's) are thinking of moving to Australia. We are due to arrive in April. I know that they cannot apply until we have been living in Australia for at least a year (or two?), but I just wondered if anyone knew if it was possible as my brother will still be living in the UK.
I have heard that they would need a certain amount of money to show that they could look after themselves without claiming for pension etc. is this true?
.... and welcome to the forum
Grayling has given you the basic info you need before you can make a start - also check out the Contributoty Parent thread in the Barbie section - its now rather long and needs some serious "weeding" but it will give you the general feel for this visa and the ups and downs your parents could, and probably would, encounter on the way.
For what its worth, this visa is one that you can handle yourselves - ie no agent required - assuming that all the personal circumstances (medical etc) are straightforward (IMO).
Regards
Jim
Feb 14th 2007, 8:38 am
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Re: Need some advice on parents visa
Thanks for your advice. Gives me something to think about. At least I have a rough idea now on how much money is involved and that there is some hope of them joining us eventually.
Feb 14th 2007, 10:16 pm
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Re: Need some advice on parents visa
We forgot to mention that Booklet 3 on the DIMA (DIMAC ?) site is essential reading regarding family migration - www.immi.gov.au - its all there for you.
Jim
