Jobo

thanks to Maisies and sioux for giving us an idea of the cost, I would hate for our parents to go into this with the wrong expectations. My dad does have a health condition (industrial asthma) so i reckon they may have to shell out on extra medical fees.

It is alot of money but worth the investment if you can find the funds and the wait is so long the other way.

I don't think they will do anything until me and my OH get PR, although my two other siblings have PR. I also think they may want to wait and see if the xchange rate improves that can make a significant diffrence when you are looking at thousands of dollars.

I hope all goes well for you in June (Maisies) and I hope yor can sell your house for a good price soon (Sioux) so you can realise your dream.

i'll keep you posted if we see any developments!

Jo

We applied on shore for our CPV in February 2010. Had medicals and police checks done the same month. Thought it would take 12-18 months but before we returned to the UK in April, were informed that the visa would be granted in June as soon as we returned to Oz and paid our final payment.

Hi there, we are trying to pursuade our parents to apply for a CPV but they are reluctant because an agent said it would cost in the region of £55,000. they were expecting it to be abut £25,000...obviously it would depend on the exchange rate.

without asking too much of a personal question...are you able to confirm how much you have spent getting the visa in AUD dollars? I thought i read on DIAC with was circaAUD $35,000 but are there additional costs, for instance if you need extra medica cover which would bump them up?

Cheers

Jo