Parent Visa Charges
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Parent Visa Charges
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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Re: Parent Visa Charges
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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Re: Parent Visa Charges
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'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?
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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Re: Parent Visa Charges
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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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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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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Re: Parent Visa Charges
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'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?