Guest Guest109904 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Hello agents I am trying to find someone who has experience in adding a dependent parent to a UK visa application. I know there are dependency requirements for 'other family members' on the border.gov.au website (which can be met) but these seem quite limited. I really need to know whether there is some sort of savings/financial/pension income threshold above which the dependent parent would not be classed as a dependent. I have tried four recommended agents but to no avail, and am reluctant to start my skills assessment without having some guidance on the above first. Do any of you know of an agent who has experience/knowledge/an interest in this area? Thank you so much! anon123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickled Pink Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I was under the impression (from previous discussions on here, people exploring similar options) that a UK parent could not be considered dependent due to their access to a country that has a welfare system. I expect others might be able to provide further info than me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Not likely really because of the welfare state access. If they are dependent upon you because of medical reasons then they are likely to fail anyway. Once you are settled (2 years) then they can apply for a cpv if they meet the bof requirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Yep. It isn't possible for UK people. Maybe that's why you've been unsuccessful with agents? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Hello agents I am trying to find someone who has experience in adding a dependent parent to a UK visa application. I know there are dependency requirements for 'other family members' on the border.gov.au website (which can be met) but these seem quite limited. I really need to know whether there is some sort of savings/financial/pension income threshold above which the dependent parent would not be classed as a dependent. I have tried four recommended agents but to no avail, and am reluctant to start my skills assessment without having some guidance on the above first. Do any of you know of an agent who has experience/knowledge/an interest in this area? Thank you so much! anon123 As others have said, if your parent is in the UK there is no chance whatsoever of including them in your application as a dependent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Lombard Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Hi All, It's not completely impossible to add a UK national as a dependent in a skilled application but it would depend on quite special circumstances, for example if the parent were saddled with a large personal debt. Cheers, George Lombard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 It is possible to abandon pension or other benefits and become dependent for a 'reasonable period'. This tactic has been used successfully, but is not recommended. It would be easily possible to finish up with no pension and no visa either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest109904 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Thank you for all your replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapna88 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Thank you for all your replies. Do you want me to put you in touch with a number of agents who are very experienced to see if they can help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Do you want me to put you in touch with a number of agents who are very experienced to see if they can help? Considering that two well-known and highly experienced agents have already replied with advice, I'd say the OP would be better off speaking to one of them. The bottom line is that the OP isn't "having difficulty finding an agent". They're having difficulty finding an agent who will give them the advice they want to hear! At some point they have to accept that if every agent they try say there's no chance, then there's no chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest109904 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Considering that two well-known and highly experienced agents have already replied with advice, I'd say the OP would be better off speaking to one of them. The bottom line is that the OP isn't "having difficulty finding an agent". They're having difficulty finding an agent who will give them the advice they want to hear! At some point they have to accept that if every agent they try say there's no chance, then there's no chance. Just to clarify, my 'difficulty with finding an agent' (outside of this forum and prior to to this thread) has been lack of email reply, not accepting advice I don't want to hear. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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