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Apr 26th 2011, 2:28 pm
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Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!

Hi I'm probably way behind the times here - but did your friend's parents apply for a CPV visa or Contributory Aged Parents Visa? If the latter then they are allowed to apply 'onshore' i.e. within...
Apr 26th 2011, 2:16 pm
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Views: 156,624
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!

Congratulations! Where abouts in SA are you planning to be?:huh:
Forum: Australia
Apr 26th 2011, 1:52 pm
Replies: 602
Views: 65,088
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - now sparkling lifestyle chat in Australia!!

At last, someone else who knows and appreciates Silver Sands I walk the dog there several times a week! Maybe see you there sometime soon - good luck with the meds etc:fingerscrossed:.
Forum: Australia
Apr 26th 2011, 1:45 pm
Replies: 602
Views: 65,088
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: CPV Off-Topic posts - now sparkling lifestyle chat in Australia!!

I'm still here but really confused as to what is now discussed where - like some others who have posted here. I have now been in SA for 18 months, came in as temp. resident CPV holder in October 2009...
Forum: Australia
Dec 3rd 2010, 10:16 am
Replies: 602
Views: 65,088
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - now sparkling in Australia!!

I am sorry to say that I think that it is not the posters who have missed the point - this thread was for CPV - all things related to CPV - and that includes all the other issues related to a late in...
Dec 2nd 2010, 5:37 am
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Views: 156,624
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!

Whilst I can see that the forum has become very long and therefore a new start may be a good idea, I think that the split may have a detrimental effect on the spontaneity of the discussion - I do not...
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2010, 5:35 am
Replies: 602
Views: 65,088
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - now sparkling in Australia!!

Whilst I can see that the forum has become very long and therefore a new start may be a good idea, I think that the split may have a detrimental effect on the spontaneity of the discussion - I do not...
Forum: Australia
Nov 9th 2010, 11:39 am
Replies: 602
Views: 65,088
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4

I have met a few people who do the journey in stages - 3 or 4 months at a time - heading north in the winter - returning home when the north/top end gets too hot, and then taking up where they left...
Forum: Australia
Nov 8th 2010, 6:01 am
Replies: 602
Views: 65,088
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4

Yes there are - but I understand that they are mostly from South East Asia. I do know one couple who are there - and LOVE it.:D
Jean
Forum: Australia
Nov 3rd 2010, 9:16 am
Replies: 602
Views: 65,088
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4

The govt. web site is available to all official bodies. I did not have to provide any formal ID to get a rental property. Easy to get is only easy if you are near an appropriate office! Seriously - I...
Forum: Australia
Nov 1st 2010, 6:36 am
Replies: 602
Views: 65,088
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4

With the visa number - obtained from govt. website - I applied for my Seniors card online.

Jean
Nov 1st 2010, 6:33 am
Replies: 1,019
Views: 156,624
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4

It is not actually necessary to have a label in the passport as there is a government electronic system which all official bodies and visa holders have access to - they can then see what your status...
Oct 28th 2010, 1:36 am
Replies: 1,019
Views: 156,624
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4

Just a comment on the Remaining Relative visa criteria - my son thought this would be a good idea too but because he is actually married he 'assumes' his in laws as relatives and therefore does not...
Oct 21st 2010, 3:17 am
Replies: 1,731
Views: 189,641
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4

Great news! If I remember correctly this will be your second parent joining you - it is great when the whole family is in one place! I am just waiting for my son and his wife to join us out here and...
Oct 19th 2010, 1:57 pm
Replies: 1,731
Views: 189,641
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4

I have another reason for checking into this forum regularly - in addition to the terrific pool of knowledge on all things CPV and migration, and commiserations over problems/doom and gloom and...
Oct 19th 2010, 3:51 am
Replies: 1,731
Views: 189,641
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4

143 visa granted today! It seemed like an eternity from the 2nd VAC payment to the receipt of the email today - I had to keep checking the time lines chart to see what the average length of time...
Oct 18th 2010, 9:12 am
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Views: 189,641
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4

You have 1 year from date of meds to validation and 5 years to move out there.

It is possible to leave Australia well within 2 years! My daughter returned to UK for her brother's wedding within a...
Oct 12th 2010, 12:02 pm
Replies: 1,731
Views: 189,641
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4

I have, over the years, flown with most of the airlines that fly to Australia! More recently I have restricted myself to those that fly into Adelaide - so SIA, Cathay and Quantas. Forget Quantas - I...
Oct 9th 2010, 12:12 am
Replies: 1,731
Views: 189,641
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4

I'll second that!! I confirmed to my CO that the 2nd VAC payment had been paid, and could she please confirm when it arrived ( there was a hiatus when I paid the 2nd VAC for the 173 - caused by the...
Oct 7th 2010, 10:55 pm
Replies: 1,731
Views: 189,641
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4

When I opened my HiFX account in 2009 they were offering a deal with Westpac - if you opened the Westpac account ( from UK) they were offering 6 months free of charges from the authentication of the...
Oct 7th 2010, 10:52 pm
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Views: 189,641
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4

Here in Adelaide, Centrelink gave my son in law the paperwork, to take to Commonwealth Bank, at his interview. Daughter then openend the account and they gave her the required paperwork to present...
Oct 6th 2010, 10:05 am
Replies: 1,731
Views: 189,641
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4

Yes - I know but not every one has an Aussie bank account - if you are still in UK or somewhere else you can still use Auspost with a UK/international credit card. Most of the people on this forum...
Oct 5th 2010, 12:13 pm
Replies: 1,731
Views: 189,641
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4

Wow! Steve, that was quick on your part - it just adds to the roller coaster ride that I am on at the moment! Thanks.

The facility to pay on line via Auspost may be of interest to others - I now...
Oct 5th 2010, 11:27 am
Replies: 1,731
Views: 189,641
Posted By jmm100uk

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Still Sparkling!!! - Part 4

Hi all! I have just paid the 2nd VAC with credit card on line via Auspost website. The DIAC invoice gave the relevant reference numbers and the Auspost website (Bill pay) is easy to use. Painless -...
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