Permanent visa
 

Hi

I have only started looking into this.
Unsure where to start.

I am 36 years old born in UK, and would like to migrate to Australia with both my parents.

I was wondering what visas would I be eligible for?

My occupation is system analyst with 12 years work experience. I have a BA honours degree.

I am looking for a visa where my parents could come with me at the same time.

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you

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There isn't one unless they are completely dependent on you and, if you are from the UK, then that wouldn't apply.

You may be able to sponsor them in a few years if you meet the conditions but, depending on their age, that would be either extremely expensive or they would have a very long wait.

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What evidence would I have to show that my parents are dependents?


Thank you

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If they are entitled to a pension or social security or they work then they are not dependent.
Do you have brothers or sisters?

Do your parents live with you? Do they live in the UK?

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They don't live with me but they would in australia. Yeah we are all British citizens living in UK.

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Sorry. I have a sister who lives in australia she's been there for 7 years. Only two of us. No other siblings

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Then they are not dependent.

If you get a visa then they may be able to get a parent visa in a few years providing they meet certain conditions.

What age are they?......do they have any other children?

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Dads 61 and mum 58

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Then she could sponsor them for a parent visa......what age are they?

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At that age a contributory parent visa costs over $40000 each and your sister could sponsor them if they are in good health and meet the character test.

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Wow 40k that's a lot of money.
There's no other way?

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There is talk about a 5 year temporary visa but I am not sure what the position is with that at the moment......but a temporary visa would come to an end and then they would have to leave.

Read this about parent visas

https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Brin/Pare

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If your parents start with their CPV now, they will be about ready to go about the same time as your visa might come through. At least they can get a visa with the balance of their kids in Australia so good news!

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Hi

I read that parent sponsor visa can take up to 30 years to process

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Just to add, I don't believe it is possible to include dependant parents in skilled visa applications since changes made last year - http://britishexpats.com/forum/immig...vember-887439/

Parent visas do take a while to process. Contributory visas are quickest but still take a couple of years I think. Searching the forum should give other posts on the subject with more info.