Family sponsorship

[T&BT]

Some of you may recall I posted a thread a while ago about emigrating with a sick child. Since then we have decided that it would be foolish to contemplate such a big move in the middle of our little girl's treatment. Originally we were going to apply under the skilled visa category but because my husband is now 44 and our daughter's treatment will not be over before he is 45 would we have a chance of family sponsorship. My sister (hello Mary 030) is just waiting for her hubbie's spouse visa to come through. Would she be able to sponsor us? You may well ask how come she has Australian citizenship and I don't! Our mum mistakenly thought we would be entitled to Australian citizenship no matter how old we were. I was three months over 18 when we found out this wasn't the case! We (hubbie and I) are in quite a strong financial position so would not be a burden on the state. Would we be able to give Mary the funds to sponsor us? How long does the process take? I am clinging to the hope that we will be able to get to Australia one day but the timing is just not right at the moment and its not my little girl's fault she is sick.

[mary030]

Hello Sis.
We will more than happily sponsor you whenever you decide to come if we are able to. Gollywobbler will probably reply to your message, as she has given me great replies so far. Just remember that you can still come on holiday for 3 months every year and think about the big mansion that you have already built in Ireland.
Also remember Sinead will not be sick forever, so don't give up on the dream just yet.
Love you loads
Mxx
PS We need to get the house sold first before going anywhere.