maddisonkelly

Thanks for the information Alan. We really only have two choices then. Apply for a 103 now or wait until he is 65 and apply for the 804. The only thing that concerns me is being able to stay with me in Australia while he waits. I understand that he can get a bridging visa if he applies for a 804. If he applies for a 103 I know he can apply for a tourist visa which has to be renewed every 12 months but am I right in saying that the department of immigration can limit the amount of times they issue these. Also is it right that you are unable to work on either visa's?

Thanks for your reply. He is only 60. So I'm not sure what our options would be then? I did get an email from an agent that said he could stay on a tourist visa. I just had a quick look on the immigration site and I think he could stay on a Tourist visa 600.Which lasts for 12 month and then you reapply. However he may be limited on the amount of times he can apply for this visa as this is decided by them. Maybe we could apply for the 103 and then switch to the 804 when he turns 65. Do you think he could do this?

Hi hope I'm posting in the write place, I really need so advice. I have been living in Australia with my family for over two years and I really want my Dad to move over. I have looked into visa options and I think he would have to apply for a 103 visa, which I know must be done off shore. I know its an extremely long wait time (13 year or more) but it looks like its the cheapest of options. If he applies for a 103 off shore is he able to come and stay with me in Australia while he waits for his 103 to be granted on a bridging visa or tourist visa? If so how long do they last? I have also noticed that a lot of people are saying that the CPV is the best way to go as far as not putting your life on hold. I just wondered what restrictions would my Dad have if he was waiting for his 103? I have rang Medicare department about restrictions. They told me that he will get a temporary card and a reduced rate regarding prescriptions and treatment but just not the full benefits. Wouldn't I be able to add him to my private health insurance? I'm sorry for so many questions, I have tried to call the immigration Department to ask these questions but I can never get through. Any help would be greatly appreciated. :smile:

Hi, I could really use some advice! I have been living in Australia for nearly 2 years now with my husband and 2 children. We came to Australia on my Husbands skilled 175 visa. However your marriage has broken down. I don't want to go into detail, I just feel like I can't take it anymore after 11 years of it. The problem is I don't really know where I stand. I have read that I'm not able to take the children out of the country without his say so and that if I do legally they can be sent back to Australia. Not that I want to leave Australia. I know I need to get some legal advice, which I will be doing. However at this point any information would be greatly appreciated. :frown: