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Great news - congratulations!
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Hi Julie Interesting and good that your daughter got a reply. Hope the house sale is progressing well. Cheers Steve
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Hi Judy That sounds like the e651 visa then but best check. We have travelled on it and you do not have to do anything to notify them that you are going to use it, it is an electronic tourist visa and is attached to the passports on grant until it expires and is valid for multiple trips of up to 3 months and runs out after a year. All the best Steve
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Hi Judy Are you sure they have a 3 year parent visa as I've never heard of that - what subclass number is it? While we've been waiting we've visited on a e651 visitor visa without any problems and this allows stays of up to 3 months at a time and is valid for a year and you can have multiple stays during this time. Hope this helps. Steve
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Hi Julie Quite understandable and feelings shared :frown: All the best Steve
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Hi Linda Many congratulations, hope you find life in Perth all that you want it to be and much much more! Hopefully we'll be joining you soon(ish). All the best Steve
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Hi I understand that it will be the Case Officer who decides whether Immi require a form 80 or not, most of us that contribute to the forum on this subject have completed, or at least started to complete it, just in case it is asked for at short notice at the time of assessment. It's true that there is much duplication with the original application form but form 80 is rather more detailed in many areas. I also believe that the visa is electronic and will be attached to the passport numbers used on the application form, I think that the passport should have at least 6 months to run at time of visa grant and it is easy enough to renew a UK passport from Australia when the time is right; however it is possible to renew your passport a good few months prior to expiry (check the UK passport office website for details) and you can notify Immi of new passport numbers and details using form 929 (I think) again at the appropriate time and they will acknowledge this change. Hope this helps. Steve
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Bub I think you'd be looking at around £4000, but shop around and get at least 3 quotes. Cheers Steve
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Hi Amanda I haven't been able to get a reply all week. Steve
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Hi Bev We just got them done to be ready and feel a bit more proactive. All the best Steve
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Hi Yes we scanned in the passports, passport photos and two utility bills - very easy. I'm sure yours will be back quickly. Steve
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Have a great time!
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Welcome to the mad house sue Never be afraid to ask anything - we're all here to help and support each other. Good luck Steve
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Hi Amanda We did them online on the 21 February and they arrived in the post today - scarily quick!! At least something is eh?! All the best Steve
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Hi Amanda We're with NAB over there, I'll try and see of they have a sterling account over there. Got our police checks back today, have you done yours yet? Steve
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Hi Amanda Thanks, not sure they sound convincing to me though - what are your thoughts? Cheers Steve
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Up Brilliant news - so pleased for you - good luck in your new life! Steve
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Hi Joe My thoughts exactly. I can just hear it ...... ooooooH we forgot to ask them to do medicals, never mind we'll all go walkabout whilst they run around like scalded hens trying to get meds done! I don't think I'll pass my medical at this rate cos my blood pressure will be through the roof! Julie Yep - I think we're thinking the same thing - especially as they don't like answering such questions when we email them! Lots of table tapping to come I reckon.
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Great news - I bet you're so happy, relieved and a touch nervous about the next step! I look forward to your next post. Steve
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Hi Patricia Welcome to the forum, or as we all call it "the mad house, waiting room etc"!. How long are you wanting to go for? If it is as a visitor then it can be an e651 (free and valid for 1 year but you have to leave Australia every 3 months), an e600 (this one costs and is valid for up to 1 year without having to leave the country every 3 months). If you are looking to emigrate, then you first of all have to pass the balance of family test; which means that at least 50% of your children have to be Australian citizens or settled permanent residents (settled means they must have had residency for at least 2 years at the time of your application). If you meet the balance of family test then you have a choice of subclasses 103, 143 & 173 visas, each with varying costs and timescales. You can get more information from www.border.gov.au or get advice (free in the first instance) from a REGISTERED MARA migration agent. I hope this helps and the best of luck in whatever you decide to do. Regards Steve
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Hi Amanda I seem to recall that there was a price increase in March 2014; and even more worrying rumour had it that there was going to be another one in June 2014, this never happened but I reckon we're in for another backlog in June/July 2014 applications as a result of that rumour. Was wondering if you had any joy finding out about a GBP account in Aus? Cheers Steve
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Nn Hi Amanda Yes it's been a worry how the pound has dropped because of the pending Euro vote. I'd be interested to hear the results of your enquiries but not sure the pound would fare much better against the dollar over there? Cheers Steve
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Hi As far as I know immi only accept payment by credit card or bankers cheque. When/if our time comes we have set our son up on our NAB account so that he can organise the bankers cheque on our behalf, much cheaper than credit card! Good luck Steve
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You could try Jeyes fluid and a scrubbing brush.
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Hmm Hi For what's it's worth, my understanding is that if you ship your belongings before your permanent residency is granted you are liable to pay import duty on them; if you wait to ship once you become a PR you don't pay duty. Don't know whether it's more cost effective to pay for storage in the UK or pay the duty. Hope this helps. Steve