Tulip1

There is no bridging visa for a 50 year old parent. They would have to be a minimum of 67 years to get one.

Have you considered the 870? You can get a maximum of 2 of these at 5 years duration each. That would likely see you through to grant of your 143. You do have to leave Australia after one and stay offshore for 90 days but that aside it might work for you. Please do speak to a professional though before doing something that may not be your best option (I am no expert) Alan who has commented above is a highly regarded migrant agent. You’d do well to reach out to him.

I understand they ask you if you have any concerns and/or if you have ever referred him to any specialistic. As your answer would have to be yes, I can’t see that taking him off the list would work.

It’s very likely your son will have the most important family close to him (his own family) by the time you are no longer alive.

Does the ‘we’ that’s decided include your son?

I expect there maybe something that can be done but not sure. Important he’s made aware of it though as no one wants to fall at the last hurdle. That’s another thing the poster can discuss with an agent when they engage with one.

Hopefully you’re still in contact as you will still need her permission to take your daughter to Australia. Just in case you didn’t notice the signature, wrussell who commented above is a known migrant agent on this forum. Perhaps reach out to him.

I’d be tempted to buy. At least then you’re settled. If you rent you could get asked to leave and then you’d have to find somewhere else and the same could happen again and again. Do what’s best for you and don’t worry about what you leave to the family. When you’re gone they can have what’s left but it’s yours to enjoy in whatever way you want to while you’re still here. Re your visa choice. Can I ask, why didn’t you go for the 864 visa. Pretty much the same as the 143 but you could have remained in Australia on a bridging visa until it was granted. Same cost but would have saved you flight costs, heartaches and expensive 870 costs.

Paul who’s commented above is a regular agent on here and is highly regarded.

I’d suggest you have a consultation with a migration agent. They can tell you if you stand a chance of getting a visa and what you need to do to make it happen if not. There are several agents who regularly post on this forum and they are highly regarded.

The partner visa sounds the best option. It’s not cheap but it will allow you to work so you can earn the money that you paid out for the visa. It will also cover you for all those trips you make in the future (although at some point you’ll need RRV) best to contact Paul above for a consultation.

Especially when there’s savings accounts with far higher interest rates.

Just wait until you get out there. Easy enough to use your UK one in those early weeks.

I never said she was being selfish. I mentioned putting her needs before others but that doesn’t equate to being selfish. Sometimes we have to put our needs before others. People who emigrate often do that. Their parents and extended families will likely be devastated they are moving away, even if they are happy for them. We see those scenarios mentioned on here all the time. To suggest the wording I used is the same as selfish would make a huge amount of people on here selfish. They are not selfish to move, they have every right to do that even if they think they are putting their needs before others. Had the poster said my wife and I are keen to move but the kids have the hump my comments would have been different. The poster sounds quite stressed about the idea. There is nothing wrong with him knowing/being reassured that his feelings (and his kids) are real and should be taken into consideration.

Some really good comments on here. Your wife did chose to marry and raise a family in the UK. Now she wants to uproot everyone because she wants to move. I get it, she has a desire to return home. But it’s not all about her now, she has a husband and children to consider. If she knows the rest of her family don’t want to move yet she is still pushing for it then she is clearly putting her needs before everyone else’s. You have much to consider but don’t go and drag your kids there if it’s not for you. It could be life changing for them and not in a good way. If you really want to go too then go. In the end kids have to go where the parents take them. From what you are saying though it sounds like the whole family has to go somewhere they don’t want to just to please your wife. That’s not good.

It is very evident that you and the other agents on here take exceptional pride over helping people achieve their goals.

Because the two year visa no longer exists. Many years ago the wait times were very small. Now it’s a different story. At your age you can only apply for the 143 (when your daughter gets PR and assuming you meet the balance of family test) then it’s a long waiting game. You can go on to have various temporary visas while waiting but none that give you work rights. I really do suggest you reach out to an agent as what they say will be correct and you will at least know exactly where you stand. Good luck.

I believe certain size dogs can be in the same crate together for the flight (small dogs so yours may well be too big) As for quarantine, no they have to be separate. They will try and put them in adjoining kennels if possible but they have to be separate. I guess thats the nature of quarantine.

Why would anyone wait 6 hours for an ambulance when someone could drive them to the hospital just 5 minutes away? With a stroke that could be the difference between life or death or normal life/severely comprised. You say ‘we waited’ so I don’t understand why someone didn’t drive the neighbour/organise a taxi.

I’d suggest you speak with a MARA registered agent, there are several excellent ones on here) I notice your signature says you have a 143 parent visa?

You won’t get insurance on your mums car using an Australian license. If you had a UK one you could but they do ask the question ‘is the driver a UK resident’ It’s the not living in the UK that is the issue, not just the license. So, when the insurance company asked that question/or it’s stated online, if you answer it correctly you wouldn’t be put on the policy. If you answer it incorrectly (pretending you live there) the insurance is invalid and unfortunately it’s poor mum that will be in trouble as the policy holder is responsible for providing the correct information and ensuring the person driving her car has valid insurance.

Their dinky bottles of Shiraz are very nice too.

I’m no expert and have never been through this either but from things I’ve read on here over the years I believe if the other parent gives permission (has to be official, someone can’t just says they were ok with it) then that’s the end of it and Australia home affairs will issue the visas. If the ‘peaceful’ permission isn’t given then it’s a drawn out process through UK courts. I think the children's wishes are also considered subject to their age. I don’t think Australian courts get involved as the people concerned are not Australian and are habitually resident in the UK.

It’s a good question. I assume the dad hasn’t agreed to it which is why the OP has to go to court to get permission as that wouldn’t be needed if the absent parent consented. Even if the divorce had happened, there’s no such thing as custody in the UK anymore. Courts can state who the kids reside with but both parents are seen as equal.

Apply for police clearance now. They will wait as long as you’ve applied within the timeframe given and evidence that to them. As for medicals, I actually got the request for mine last November when I was on a 3 week holiday in Australia. I did a very easy thing. I got my medicals done at Bupa in Perth while on holiday. Sure it took half a day out of my holiday but if you want something enough you will make it happen.