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    They can’t if they are picked up in English waters, they’re not allowed to. If picked up in French waters then they are returned to France. Luckily for them it seems their boats don’t usually start showing signs of failing until they’re safely in English waters. Only then do they have to start bailing out water with their shoes and shouting for help. Precision timing some might say.
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    Brits have a right to whinge about the situation because their government is doing terrible over it. Australia does handle it much better. Britain is still ruled by Europe it seems who manage to block things like the Rwanda scheme. The time taken to process them is not good enough and even when they fail and are told they have to leave handfuls of human rights lawyers appear and years later they’re still here.
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    I’m pleased you’ve found your happy place. Nothing matters as much as being happy and everyone deserves to go after that even when others think you’re daft. You knew what you wanted, good on you.
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    For every place struggling like where you live there is a place thriving. I see no sign of struggles where I live and I’m not aware of anything closing down. On the contrary, I see people happy and enjoying life. I’ve no doubt people have less money to spend than a few years ago but it’s certainly not all doom and gloom. I read recently over 71% of adults in the UK have booked an overseas holiday this year and many that wish to holiday in the UK can’t find anywhere to rent/stay as everything is booked up. These facts don't scream everyone is struggling. On my local Facebook pages are constant questions asked of people - can anyone recommend a cleaner, puppy classes, where I can get a spray tan, nails done, gym classes, kids clubs. The list goes on. These are not the requests you’d get if things were really bad. I know for some it’s terrible but reading the things on here you’d think everyone is walking about in a whirl of hopelessness and despair. I am very aware some are struggling and the economy isn’t the best but to balance it I’ve put how things are in other parts of the UK.
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    Child subsidy giving 30 hours free for children over 3 isn’t the only help. If a parent is on universal credit (which they would be if earning a low income) then they would be entitled to childcare help which can be up to 85% of the cost. There is no minimum age for that to start. Note that the poster may not qualify for universal credit for a while due to resident status but I think you were suggesting she’d have no childcare help until the child was three which isn’t correct. As for rentals, they are high but it depends where she is moving to. Some places are still quite cheap. My worry is she would struggle to get a rental if not earning. Most landlords won’t take people on benefits. As you say, it’s hard enough getting a rental in the first place. If you don’t have a secure job I’d imagine near impossible. The council would have to house her somewhere as no mother with a newborn will be on the streets but it’s likely to be a B&B somewhere of low quality. Again, not sure where the residency part comes in there.
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    I’m not sure. Best to check with a migrant agent. I think you can in certain situations and that’s the same for caring for your family. There’s something about you can do that for a period of time but I’ve no idea what that period of time is. As per what LindaH27 said, best to reach out to a good migrant agent. She mentions Alan Collett who is a highly regarded agent that regularly posts on here. He was my agent for my recently obtained 143 visa and he was excellent.
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    I think it’s way too early to be worrying about that because you can’t change it. It will be many years before you are asked to do a medical and your condition may have worsened by then or you may have new ones. That’s the same for us all. What you have at 54 and what you will have in your late 60’s is likely to be different. Therefore, as much as you’d like to know you’re in the clear I can’t see that anyone can answer that this early in the game. As hard as it is you just have to go with it. As for when your daughter has children. You can always get two 5 year 870 visas which allow you to stay there although you can’t work on those visas which may be an issue at your age. This would at least cover much of the wait time you have. In terms of childcare, if you can’t be there to help then there are so many excellent childcare options out there. I have two grandchildren in two different states in daycare and the facilities are outstanding. I was lucky enough to see one of them during my last visit and I was blown away. Open 6.30am to 6.30pm so lots of cover available albeit at an eye watering cost. Best of luck.
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    I think you need to speak to a professional. This forum may have people giving you answers with the best intentions but that doesn’t mean it’s the best advice. It’s worth a small outlay to get the best advice on how to handle this.
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    Thanks for that. Sounds like I was ok then as just a visitor and I’m confident I’d be over the minimum age!
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    The price increase quoted that was so much higher than the online price is terrible, especially as you only phoned because their site wasn’t working. Good you’ve finally got something booked with a few days of resort fun to end it all. I remember trying to avoid Easter when mine were revising for exams. Christmas will be lovely I’m sure. I’m out there for Christmas too.
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    Love your ‘cookie-cutter’ description. I’ve never heard that before.
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    I wonder if it’s the same the other way around then. Last time I was in Australia, my son said I could drive his car. When I asked about insurance he said his rego covers anyone third party (or something like that) does that mean as I’d be using my UK license I wouldn’t be covered?
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    I’ve booked a multi city flight recently on the Qantas site with no problem. Every flight I do to Australia is a multi flight one as I have kids living in different states. I always fly with Qantas and I’ve never had a problem.
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    They’re not allowed to be sedated. If it was safe then it would be the kindest thing but it’s not safe due to the conditions in flight. They won’t fly them if they believe they’ve been sedated. Probably why they have to spend the night before flight with the pet company.
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    Does everyone check each time though or just use Wise on the assumption it will be much cheaper. I checked several times over a period of a few weeks and it was always only just over £30 difference. It had arrived by the following day too so for safety and no hassle it was a no brainer.
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    Wise has good rates but that comes with a risk, albeit a very small one. I suppose if you’re transferring huge amounts then the save on rates may be worth it although you have more to lose if it all goes wrong. I recently transferred $46k to Australia and decided to check what I’d save if I used Wise and whether it was worth the hassle. It wasn’t so I sent it via my own bank. To use Wise I would have saved myself £36. I couldn’t be bothered to spend time opening a new account and having the extra worry.
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    You need to speak to a migrant agent. That is your best chance and if you don’t have a chance they will know and tell you. The sooner you know either way the better for you.
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    The wait is worth it. It’s a wonderful feeling knowing I have PR. My mind is full of deciding if I can retire very soon so that I can make the move. I’m trying to balance sensible with want at the moment.
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    I can’t imagine that being a good idea when you’re a few years off PR. Supposing she lives another ten years and in that time needs extensive medical care and in her final few years needs full time care. Has she/you got potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars to cover all that. You’re probably thinking she won’t need to go into a care home as she lives with you but things change. My mum had to go into a care home in the end. We’d already came to the conclusion she had to but following a spell in hospital she was confirmed by social services as needing 24 hour around the clock care. There was no choice. What if that happens to your mum. My mum died 8 months later of a stroke but there were old people in that care home that were still going years after arriving. Have you got the finances to cover that. I get what you’re saying and if from the UK you’re probably hoping she will be covered for medical things but I don’t think she’ll be covered for everything and certainly not aged care. It’s a risk that may go wrong. Also, I think people have to do a medical about three years after submitting a 804 in order to be placed on a queue. If she fails that then what?
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    Thank you all for your replies, much appreciated.
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    End of May. Over five months after AOS was accepted.
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    Can anyone confirm something for me please. I have my 143 visa and will be replacing my passport soon as it’s due to expire shortly. I assume I don’t need to inform immigration of my new passport details and that my visa will automatically carry over onto my new passport?
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    To apply for the aged parent visa that allows you to stay onshore on a bridging visa you have to be 67 or over. You could look at a 870 visa that is just like a long tourist visa. It’s not cheap but allows you to be in Australia for either 3 of 5 years. You say you’re early 60’s so they would tide you over or a least nearly. It’s possible that those aged parent bridging visas will stop being given. There’s been various reviews about them recently but who knows. You may want to look at a 143 parent visa which at least gets you in a queue and then look to do a few 5 year 870 visas that will take the edge off the 12 year wait. Unfortunately I expect that 12 year wait will grow in size. More apply every year than the annual quota of visas available which makes the queue grow longer. I assume your two daughters you mention are your only children? I ask as you have to meet a balance of family test criteria. I applied for a parent visa in early 2017 when the queue times were under 3 years. In the end the queue over doubled and I finally received my visa in May for this year. I feel very lucky I have been given it and sad for those looking into it now as it’s a very long road. I do understand why there’s a cap on how many are given out each year. As Marisa says, as people age they become expensive. Good luck.
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    It being means tested then which would stop it for many. Also something about those who haven’t paid National Insurance contributions, or not enough. Over the years there’s been the odd thing like these thrown out. Many countries, Australia included don’t give it to those who don’t meet a criteria which includes having enough of their own money to not need it. It’s not inconceivable that the UK will follow.
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