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Old Sep 15th 2010, 3:58 pm
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I'm trying to find a way around these eye-watering Parent Visa charges. Can I apply for a Parent Visa, and then my wife apply for a Spouse Visa? This would be a cheaper route, surely, than paying the $38000 dollars EACH for a Migrant 143 Visa. I guess there will be a catch somewhere . . . . .
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I'm trying to find a way around these eye-watering Parent Visa charges. Can I apply for a Parent Visa, and then my wife apply for a Spouse Visa? This would be a cheaper route, surely, than paying the $38000 dollars EACH for a Migrant 143 Visa. I guess there will be a catch somewhere . . . . .
Used to be a very common route but the loophole was closed a while back

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=616147
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OK then, how about Plan B?

I'm 62 now - when I approach 65 (not that long), I could travel to Australia on a Tourist Visa, and then apply for the normal Aged Parent Visa (which is onshore application only) while I'm there. Would my Tourist Visa be extended while I wait?
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OK then, how about Plan B?

I'm 62 now - when I approach 65 (not that long), I could travel to Australia on a Tourist Visa, and then apply for the normal Aged Parent Visa (which is onshore application only) while I'm there. Would my Tourist Visa be extended while I wait?
and what do you do when immigration ask you at the airport the reason for your visit? Do you lie and say you're only here for holiday or do you tell the truth that you're trying to move to Australia on a tourist visa? Either way, there are rules in place for everyone for a reason.
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So who, then, is the Aged Parent Visa designed for? And why is it onshore only? It seems that "Aged Parents" need to be residents, so why do they need a visa at all?
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I'm not sure what the answer is to your question
but you could try posting your query here:
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There is a lady called Gollywobbler who is very knowledgeable about Parent Visas. She could probably advise regarding the pros and cons.
I would take a lot of what she says with a grain of salt, though. She is NOT a migration agent and her advice at times has been known to be a little on the "shady" side.

For legal ways of doing things I would suggest an appointment with a MARA registered migration agent who is experienced with parent visas.

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So who, then, is the Aged Parent Visa designed for? And why is it onshore only? It seems that "Aged Parents" need to be residents, so why do they need a visa at all?
Onshore application facilities are only provided for those legitimately in Australia on another visa, eg work, student, etc, whose circumstances change after arrival. Tourists have to be "genuine visitors" not intending to apply to another visa onshore.

Fees, processing time, etc. are the same or lower if applying offshore, so what's the problem with the offshore option?
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Originally Posted by denzil53
OK then, how about Plan B?

I'm 62 now - when I approach 65 (not that long), I could travel to Australia on a Tourist Visa, and then apply for the normal Aged Parent Visa (which is onshore application only) while I'm there. Would my Tourist Visa be extended while I wait?
I would suggest you contact a couple of registered agents and talk through options with them so that you get the best route. George Lombard or Stephen Dickson on here are both good options, or if looking for a UK on give Ian Harrop a go
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