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On 24/11/2021 at 06:00, Sue 320 said:

My husband and I applied 7/11 as well but no e651 visa as yet.  Exemption was granted 15/11. We did apply for the Visa first and had a reference number to enter on our exemption application so it looks like it doesn't make any difference which order you apply!  As a matter of interest when are your parents due to travel?  We are not due to travel until January so wondering if this is the reason for the delay.    

I applied for my and my husbands e651 on 6/11.  Mine was granted before I had even finished entering my husbands details!  His has come through today, so we are ready to finish the exemptions and Sydney here we come....Enjoy when you get there

4 hours ago, paulhand said:

Currently, yes you do. 

Thank you!

It must be an age thing, but I am finding this all so confusing!

We have flights for early next year, so thought I would start the ball rolling for visas and exemptions.

I applied for 651 for myself and while I was entering my husbands application, my visa was granted!?

Husbands still says 'received'

I thought they wouldn't issue a visa until the exemption process had been followed?

My question now is do I still need to file an exemption, as I already have the visa?

5 hours ago, Clyde114 said:

My Dad just got his parent exemption through, took 4 days, quick processing!  

Brilliant for him, and you!

Just wondered when he is looking to travel? That is, how far in advance has he applied?

We actually booked flights for February back at the beginning of October. We'd decided that by February, Sydney would be 'open' . Prices have risen so much already since then, although we were using credits from 2 years ago!!!

If we applied for the e-visitor, would 'they' tell us if an exemption was necessary?

This is Glenelg, Adelaide on our last visit to see our daughter in Sydney. Can't wait for the borders to be opened again. Got so many credit notes to use, Etihad, Thai Airways and Luxury Escapes to name a few

At least we are alive and totally vaccinated, ready for action, just need Aussies to get their vaccine program sorted!!!

Thank you Pom Queen, will check it out

Like most grandparents in UK, I'm looking to get a special Christmas present for the grandkids, mine are in Sydney.

I thought tickets to an escape room for the family might be good, but need recommendations please?

Kids are boy aged 10 and his sister is 8

The family are in Manly area, but would be more than happy to go into the city.

Congratulations Kath! I am here in Sydney at the moment and have all four of my grandchildren together! You will have such a wonderful time with your new 'little one' I do understand your comments regarding your Mum, I had my Mum with us for the last few years of her life. Whatever you choose to do will be right, and your Mum will support you, in her more err 'comprehending' moments!! Congrats again for your new arrival !! Enjoy xx

Hi

 

Question for those of you who have made the move to Oz and settled in.

 

My daughter & SIL applied for and got their Oz Citizenship just waiting for the presentation date.

 

Have any of you applied for yours and if so are there any benefits to applying at our age?

 

Phoebe

Hi Phoebe and Happy New Year to you!

Just wondered how your recuperation is going? Hopefully all good!

Sorry, I can't answer your question, but I too would love to know peoples thoughts!

I was lucky enough to visit my family in Sydney again in October(that made 3 trips in 12months!) and then a last minute surprise they came to us over Christmas! I was like the proverbial dog with two tails, so excited to get all four grandchildren together.

When you start adding the costs of flights etc, it makes the visa seem a bit more realistic (no nicer, just more realistic!)

Having a a few health problems at the moment, so I am glad that I have made the trips when I did.

Again, hope your health is getting better and you will soon be going back to see your Harry etc

Cheers Pam

Thanks for all your replies and recommendations.

I tried booking the new Premier Inn, as it is walking distance from the airport, but all booked up, left it too late!

Now I am booked into hotel on Yas Island, so hopefully will get a few hours sleep and, more importantly, will wake up in time to get back to the airport!!!!

Thanks again everyone.

Thanks for putting the 'whatsits' on me!!!!

I appreciate what you say and will try to get something at the airport, whether it's a room at the hotel or one of the 'pod' chairs!!

Serves me right for booking 'on a whim', the flights had been going up by the day!! and when I 'pushed the button' it said only 2 seats left!!

I keep saying it's only a day, but I would rather it wasn't a 'brain-numbing' day!

Thanks Adonna

I booked to go visit my daughter and grandchildren next week, but left it so late that the only 'reasonable' ticket I could get was with a 9 hour layover at Abu Dhabi.

I am travelling on my own and have never been through Abu Dhabi before.

My question is what is the airport hotel like for an elderly female on her own and has anyone tried the 'pod type' chair beds that they have now?

I arrive at 00.50 and don't depart until 10.30ish.

The actual flights don't bother me, just a bit wary when I don't know what to do in a strange place:arghh:

Any help/advice gratefully received.

Cheers Pam

Hi Phoebe

 

That is great news after all this time!!

 

I'm sure you are as excited/nervous as if you were going to Oz to see your new grandchildren?!

 

Hope your recovery is speedy and you are soon planning your trip back to Oz.

 

Be thinking of you tomorrow.

 

Cheers, Pam

Thanks Cath & Kev................was cancelled again half hour before was due to go down totally sick :-(

 

Phoebe x

Oh Phoebe.........aaarrgghh!

Looks like I jumped the gun again...........what an absolute **** thing to happen!

Next time it's scheduled, I'm not sending you good wishes, maybe then it will all go ahead ok!!

Thinking of you sunshine!

Hi Phoebe

That is great news after all this time!!

I'm sure you are as excited/nervous as if you were going to Oz to see your new grandchildren?!

Hope your recovery is speedy and you are soon planning your trip back to Oz.

Be thinking of you tomorrow.

Cheers, Pam

Hi Phoebe

I imagine it can't come quickly enough?

Also I imagine that you have every screenscraper and flight site on speed dial, for when you are ready to say "On my way!!!!!!"

Sure all will go well for you, you've certainly had to wait long enough for it.

Thinking of you on the 26th........

Cheers Pam

Hi Tab

I'm still here, wishing I was there!!

Cheers Pam

Hi Cath

How exciting for you!

Isn't it always the way, you wait so long for something to happen, then it all happens at once.....

Hope everything goes smoothly and hope to hear the next 'instalment' soon......from Aus!!!!

Cheers, Pam (presently spending the last two weeks of our three month holiday out here. Have loved every second!)

Hi All!

We have been here for almost six weeks and have found lots of the 'bad' stuff from home is just as 'rife' here.

But most of the everyday stuff ......people are so helpful, food is so good, places to get to for nothing or cheap are amazing (I have to admit here to using a pensioner day pass on the buses.....$2.50 for all day anywhere, buses, trains and ferries!)

BUT I love it all and don't want to leave!!!!

I think hubby could be swayed quite easily, if all the other parts of the jigsaw fell into place.

We still have another six weeks and I am absolutely dreading having to leave this time.

Phoebe, you will know how I feel, my youngest granddaughter is just coming up to six months old!!

Fisher1, I know you too have ties in both countries, as we do.

I suppose I just wanted to bring the thread back to people supporting each other in their journeys......

G'day to anyone that has met me, or cares!!!!

Cheers Pam

Can anyone advise about Parent Visa. How does the large visa payment get paid in Ozzy dollars. Also can anyone help with how I go about getting my UK pensions transferred to Oz. I am due to hear in June with only medicals and Police checks to be done. Getting stressed about how you transfer your house money etc. Any help will be great.:cool:

Hello Nuttynan

If you look on the migration forum there is a sticky called The Brand New Parent Visa Thread. Search on this and you will find the answer to every conceivable question about parent visas. Replies given by the most helpful people some who have made the move and some who are still waiting. They will welcome you though.

Good luck

Pam

Daily mail would not read anything from that paper

Jake, would you believe the BBC? It was on their news bulletin at lunchtime........

How will Corrie edit him out of the current storylines??????

Hi, first post in this thread, just looking further down the line for my mum, aged 65. She would be looking for a CPV 143, and would not have an issue with balance of family etc etc.

 

The issue that concerns me is the Health Requirements. She has a fair amount of medication for Cholesterol, blood pressure etc etc.

 

I believe the general figure for rejection on medical grounds is projected costs must not exceed $35,000 over a 5 yr period.

 

Is it worth me compiling a list of the drug/amount and doing a rough calculation before even starting the process ?

 

How do you go about estimating the projected costs ? The only way I can think is adding it all up and working it out. I don't want her to shell out a visa application fee and medical fees to be told her medication is $10k per year and she fails.

 

Anyone been in a similar position ?

 

Thanks in advance.

Hello Mattybe

Sorry, I can't help with an actual answer to your question. I just wanted to 'bump' your post, so that one of the really knowledgeable people on here might see your query and help you out.

Good luck with your journey.

Cheers Pam

Well done Kath! I do envy you!

You do realise that Murphys Law will now come into effect and it will all be processed in double quick time!!:wink:

Cheers Pam

Thanks to you both for your replies.

I have looked at the Waldorf apartments, but unless we have an apartment each, we are sharing a bathroom, and much as I am looking forward to seeing my brother, that is one step too far!!

The McLaren looks good, definitely in the mix now.

Thanks again!

Hi, Can anyone help with suggestions for a nice bed and breakfast in Sydney?

My husband and I(from UK) are meeting up with my brother and his wife (from USA) and need somewhere fairly central to do the tourist bits for a few days, before we venture to the Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley.

My daughter and her family live in the Drummoyne area, but don't have room to put us all up, but we still want to be fairly close to them.

I have googled this, but the number of places and the variation in prices is mind boggling!

Any suggestions will be welcome.

Cheers Pam:SLEEP: