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Does anyone have any insider information as to why 143's are taking so long? Ours was lodged on 1st December 2014, at that time, there was an 18 month waiting list. That appears to have now extended to a 29 month wait? Why does 'everybody' get pushed back? Surely they process what's in the tray at the time and when a new application comes in, those applicants can be given a fresh forecast date?

Does anyone know whether a work entitlement is provided or can be provided with a Remaining Relative Visa. The IMMI website isn't clear from what I can see.

I am currently waiting for my 143 to be granted which, at the current rate of 27 months will be March 2017. I have sold my house in the uk and intend getting a 12 month visitors visa and will stay with my daughter in WA for the duration. I know that at some point i will have to travel out of Aus before the visa is granted. Can I please jave some idea as to how IMMI notifies you when the visa is about to be granted? How much notice is given and how long would I expect to be out of the Country? Thanks

My 143 visa was lodged in December 2014 and we are still waiting. What was an 18 month wait has now turned into a 27 month wait due to the increasd in visa applications.

You cannot apply for a Parent Visa online. You need to apply through the form process.

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Thanks for this, I can't find that information, could you provide the link please?

 

Cheers

 

Steve

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Here is the link on the IMMI site: http://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/143.aspx

Look under the 'Visa Aplicants' tab and then the sub-section, 'After You Have Applied'

Regards

Yep, that is correct but another document on the IMMI site dealing directly with 143's states that the current allocation is meeting demand so there is no waiting list, simply a slow processing time?

I understood from IMMI that contributory parent visas were not capped and that 'supply met demand'. Perhaps the delay is simply down to a few people processing a great number of visas. Don't forget, we are not the only country waiting for settlement. I believe India is one of the largest applicants....

You might want to consult a migration agent if you are intending to apply before the 2 year period is up to see how strict they are now. It would be best to get them to guide you through it.

 

Secondly, if you are applying for a visitor visa, it may not be in your interests to alert the IA to the fact that you are intending to stay as you might run the risk of having your visitor visa refused.

 

You may not be aware, but you are able to purchase a property without being a permanent resident, subject to the Foreign Investment Review Board approval, and this usually means a new property, although you may have difficulty moving your furniture etc as the shipping companies usually need evidence of a visa. Or as you suggested it may be better just rent somewhere for a while.

 

Parents of permanent residents can apply for a visitor visa for up to 12 months.

 

With regard to going offshore before your parent visa is granted, it is vital that you keep in touch with your case officer and let them know you are in Australia. They will usually let you know when the visa is about to be granted, and you will of course have organised the AOS, so you will have a rough idea.

Thank you Linday. From the repsponses so far I think I will have to engage the 'patience' button for now. Plan C may be better to wait until November this year when my daughter reaches the two year anniversary. I have been told that once my visa application is lodged, I can then file for a Visitors visa and, on the grounds that a PR visa has been submitted, it is unlikely that an 8503 condition would be applied. I suppose the next question is, how long does it take to get a Visitors visa? - as I see there are medical examinations etc to get. Just wondering whether I could go for a eTourist visa in December and then apply for a Visitors visa when in Aus? This would get us there in time to assist with the wedding plans etc but still achieve the same object.

I know that the rules for eTourist visas is that the applicant 'intends' to leave but that begs the question as to why a Visitors visa can be applied for whilst in AU! If it wasn't for the wedding, things would be easy and we would just apply in the UK and sit it out, I just want to try and make it a one way trip but those chances seem to be diminishing.

Another CPV 143 question.

I have a daughter living in Perth with her Fiance (also British). They are getting married in March 2015 and my wife and I want to get to WA asap to assist with wedding arrangments etc. My daughter moved to AU in November 2012 so the anniversary of their 2 year permanent residency will be November this year. My interpretation of the visa rules should mean that they will be regarded as 'settled'.

We want to get to AU in November this year and have two options at the moment: Firstly, an E-tourist or secondly a SC600 Visitors. The problem with the first one is that we can only stay for a maximum of 3 months where we would have to leave AU and return to restart the clock. The second option would give us longer but there is a risk of having an 8503 no further stay condition applied.

We are in a position to start the 143 application now but I think I read somewhere that the application cannot be submitted until the 2 year residency period has elapsed. I also read that the 2 year period is given as a guide but if there are compassionate or compelling reasons, the Immigration Authorities could accept an earlier application.

My question here is, has anyone tested the 'compassionate or compelling' rationalisation and whether my daughters wedding would fall anywhere near a 'compelling' reason?

We have a few guests travelling from the UK and we want to set up home or a rented property in order to accommodate everyone, notwithstanding the wedding arrangements and assocuated finaces etc. I don't want to start the process now, only for it to be rejected.

At the moment, I think our best choice is to travel on a 600 Visitors visa and get it for as long as the IA will allow. Once we are in AU we will be able to lodge the 143 so long as the 8503 condition isn't applied? I am hoping that a covering letter at the time of application for the 600 should negate this?

Next problem is that the IA state the waiting time for a 143 is currently about 18 months so even a visitors visa isn't going to cover that one. I also understand that we would have to be out of the country beore the 143 is granted - if by some fluke we were still in AU, do the IA give you notice so that you can escape before the decision is made?

All we want to do is get to WA, buy a house and settle down. I am currently 60 and my wife 58 so the Aged visa is not an option. We also pass the balance of family test etc so it is only the other formalities to go through.

Anyone with similar circumstances please??

Thanks all