Katie Birdie

My family travel with Emirates frequently, they book their seats in advance with no charge. They are Skywards members (frequent flyers club, free to join) maybe that would give you the option to prebook seats for free.

This is is why I would always advise consulting a migration agent, even just for advice. I made the decision not to include my adult daughter (working part-time) on my visa application after looking through posts on migration websites. As I had made this decision (before I submitted paperwork) my partner paid for a consultation with a migration agent who advised him to include her on application. I had to redo my application and have her documents certified before submitting the visa application. She was granted a visa.

We arrived in Perth in November 2013. My 18 year old daughter was due to start Uni in February, she was fed up and down during this period as she was spending her time with me! When she started Uni the girls were not interested making friends with her, she has a few close Uni friends now but they're all boys. She played netball in the UK so joined a couple of teams, she now has lots of good friends and 2 'best friends'. She also has a part time waitressing job and has friends who she socialises with there too. She's never in now and it has helped her settle in. I know how you feel, I was worried when she started Uni and I know exactly how you feel. Good luck.

Hi Tulip, I received my request for further info just before Christmas for the 100. I have included in my evidence utility bill in joint names, statement of joint bank account and copy of my partner's will. I am finding it difficult to collate evidence as my partner was in Australia 4 years before my visa was issued and he had set up home including utility bills, etc.

I also received an email requesting further information on 23 December, so looks like they are emailing and posting out letter

Processing time 6-8 months from February 2015

I lodged my application in UK on 19 February 2013, received a letter in post today 19 December, at my Australian address, requesting further information for subclass 100 visa.

I was told by an agent to include my 24 year old on my visa application as a dependant (I had to re-do my application before submitting as I had not included her) she still stays at home but did have a part time job - she was granted visa

I know how you feel - I am emigrating leaving a 24 year old and 23 old in UK (in my home). You still feel you need to look after her. I think she is lucky you are still looking out for her and offering her to come out to Oz if that's what she wants - she's a lucky girl being offered this opportunity. I would then leave her to make the decision on her own - whether to stay in UK or come out to OZ to start a new life for herself - as soon as she arrives she has to look out for a job and support herself, you will provide a roof over her head and support to start her off.

I do think today's news that a 4 year old has been found in a Greek gypsy camp not belonging to the 'parents' by DNA will give the McCann's some hope. It would be the best news for everyone if they found Madeline in the same way. It just seems incomprehensible that someone could take some else's child and pass them off as their own.

When I went on holiday to Europe when my children were young we took them out with us in buggies even when they were 4 years old (too big for buggies but sleeping) - I wouldn't have gone on the night out otherwise. My 'professional' friends did not agree with this (teachers) they thought it better to leave the children in the hotel room and check on them periodically. Since the McCann incident we have had many discussions and now they agree they would not choose that way of looking after their children and they should've chosen my way (which they were very against previously).

Have a top loader washing machine (think it is a fairly basic model but does the job), only 2 years old approx. If they can pick up in Ocean Reef they can have for free.

I just want to tell you my story. Before applying for my partner visa I visited this forum many times, I was not going to include my 24 year old daughter on my visa application going by the information on this forum (I thought she had no chance), she works part time and stays at home. My partner in Australia consulted a migration agent who told me to include her on the application. I supplied the basic information, hours worked (25 a week), weekly pay - she was granted a visa along with the rest of the family. I know you shouldn't go against the advice of a migration agent but just wanted to tell you my story.

That's good to know for the future! Thanks

I was in your position last year - was ok for Australia but as I was transiting through UAE(Dubai) I had to renew my passport as they have the six month rule.