Ferrets
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Can you have the temporary whilst waiting for resolution of a CPV, or does that cancel the wait for the CPV?
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I have a Motorola G4 plus, was about to swap to the G5 plus on deal but the G6 has just come out. Excellent budget phone!
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I apologise, I may have misunderstood your circumstances and strategy and it's counter productive to argue when everyone is seeking the same goal. I assume your agent has confirmed your strategy and I would take their professional opinion over my ramblings. Good luck.
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Yes, with reciprocal healthcare and no restrictions. Personally I do not believe that the 600 in anticipation of 143 grant is a viable option given the current political environment here. Suggest appropriate consultation with a MARA agent.
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Nope 600 was not required. A 651 from the UK generally does not have any "no further stay conditions", but really only works if one party is over 65. We spent a modest amount with a reputed MARA agent who specialises in parent visas and it has been invaluable to us. As I have said previously we all have strategies, and the best way to do that is with a good agent. Frustrations are felt by all but we need to make sure that advice here is compliant with legislation and not what people want to hear.
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Which ones? On tap at my locals and it sells well. Dropping a couple of cold ones now and thoroughly enjoying them.
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Well if you are in Australia on a 600 to look after your grandchildren on a regular scheduled basis then it might be a breach (I would ask a MARA agent to confirm). Doesn't mean anyone will check but don't pretend to have a clear conscience if you are breaking immigration rules.
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Nope, not a sponsor, falls to my brother for that one, and my parents are going for the 864 (aged parents onshore). I don't see any signatures any more (and now wonder what my signature is), need to have a tinker with the settings and will update as it's also good to keep everyone aware of general progress.
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This isn't a bad idea; the reality is that PIO is one of the best sources of information out there for migration to Australia, which I assume is why there are more people attracted than just from the UK. It would also be frustrating to reply to a post on the assumption that the OP is from UK when in fact knowing otherwise would have changed the answer or mean that you wouldn't reply. Other sites have an "originally from" and "currently in" flag - maybe something to think about?
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I think I saw that as well, but it might have been the Canadian version rather than the UK one, I don't recall it being discussed here before. That said 2-3 years ago processing times weren't messed up.
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I would assume a difference between adhoc irregular babysitting (i.e. once a month) and regular childcare arrangements (i..e Monday - Wednesday each week). But you are right - as this is an area of family vs. say childminding for non-family it may be entirely irrelevant! However on the other hand would a MARA agent guarantee you weren't in breach if you had a regular childcare schedule?
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Out of curiosity isn't childcare technically a breach of the working conditions of the 600? I know that for family it's likely no one will ever check but I understood the visa required that; Your main purpose in visiting Australia is tourism, and any voluntary work remains incidental to this. The work involved would not otherwise be undertaken, in return for wages, by an Australian resident. The work is genuinely voluntary and that no remuneration is received in return for the activities (which of course family childcare would be) My reading of that is that regular voluntary childcare is therefore not allowed, but happy to be corrected. I do apologise for being a bit argumentative at the moment, as all that post here have developed their own strategies based on rules and circumstances and are frustrated by the current wait times & lack of clarity from DIBP, and hope everyone achieves their goal.
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Sorry wasn't meant to be a disagreement about the 600s, was just trying to be a point that I have a personal view. The whole parent visa situation is a mess. The can has been kicked down the road previously to an extent that it is becoming quickly unsolvable against an environment of using young immigrants as an economic lever. As a child I am hoping my parents can secure their visa. As a taxpayer I understand the concerns of the cost of the parent visa. Overall this is only going to get more difficult for parents, I hope all posting here achieve their aim, and I think that any retrospective measure is reprehensible. However do not expect any easing of the pressures, and as @Alan Collett mentioned parents and their sponsors need to make sure they have a greater voice.
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Difficult because that is skewed by IT and Accountancy (and really I'd need my own thread there). But I know my parent's entry visas have had virtually no restrictions (i.e. no further entry / no further applications) that I think as a UK parent you do start in a better place i.e. being able to get a 600 / apply for an onshore visa.
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I think UK parents are still about 1/3, with India and China the other two main for parent visas
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Totally fair - it's in the rules. My point was that it's still an exploit that benefits UK parents disproportionately over others due to entry restrictions, it wasn't meant to call anyone out ?
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It's an odd thing though - you mention the aged up to 25 being exploited....it's within rules (or if not no grant). Personally I think that moving over on a 600 in advance of visa grant is an exploitation...but it's still a strategy so fair game. You are right that parents coming from other countries than the UK aren't necessarily as well off, but I can only see an increase of the combination of AOS / Parent assets going forward not a separation. All here are going for the same goal, and good luck to all!
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The problem is they did try to make a change via the AoS...and there was uproar because this didn't look at the parent's ability to support themselves (and it was retrospective) But If it had been a means testing of the applicants (i.e. must have AUD $2m in the bank)....there would have been uproar as it wouldn't look at the children's ability to support their parents. The broader issue that is not being openly discussed is that Australia wants young migrants as a part of economic policy (note that the skilled visa is now virtually impossible to get after 45 vs. 50 a couple of years ago) but the availability of chain migration to these migrants (parent visa, last remaining relative, etc) means the number of people eligible for parent visas is ballooning by tens of thousands (if not more per year). Realistically, either there is going to have to be a significant change to the AoS / Income requirements or waiting times will continue to increase for the CPV, as I cannot see any appetite here politically to increase the number of parent visas. I know it's not nice for all those in limbo at the moment, especially when the government tries t make retrospective changes, but I don't think the reversal on the AoS is the end of the issue by any means and therefore parent groups need to seek a bigger voice. Good luck to everyone.
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Any update on the 864? Already used my email refresh this week
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For gift aid in the UK there is a tax benefit on the sales that they track - an element goes to the charity but then if you are a higher rate payer you get a deduction as well. According to the ATO you can claim for gifts of money or property; https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Income-and-deductions/Deductions-you-can-claim/Gifts-and-donations/ But I think I might be reading that property includes donated items, but suspect that it might be real estate. It doesn't change the intention for the stuff to be donated, but was curious rather than find out about any deductibles after the stuff has gone.
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After having finally unpacked it turns out there is quite a lot of stuff that should never have made it into the container in the first place, especially suits (wrong size, old style, etc). They will all be going to the salvos, but I wondered if I make a donation of a large number of items if there is an tax deductible donation similar to Gift Aid in the UK? It won't stop the stuff going, but thought I'd ask before it did Thanks, Ferrets
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If you are an Australian citizen then so are your kids already, so you just need to apply for their passports
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You miss the point. I meant no one was making light of any number of people here who had concerns over parent visas (including the AOS changes) apart from your unkind post on the topic of dependants. I will make sure I am clearer in future.
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Hi there, I think this is an area where these is not so much experience as most children in the UK finish full time education by 21/22 and therefore don't meet the definition of dependent, even if they still receive support from their parents and live at home. My understanding in this area (and happy to be wrong - so don't take this as advice); Dependent children in full time education used to be recognised up to age 25 by DIBP This was changed to 23 a year or so ago DIBP take the age at time of processing not application Any exception for dependency is based on other needs such as disability In this area you really need to speak to one of the MARA agents who regularly post here @wrussell @Alan Collett @Raul Senise @George Lombard as rules have changed since some applications were posted and in this are you need advice that is bespoke to your circumstances. The cost of this advice is negligible in comparison to a rejected visa application!
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Alternative thought... In an environment where there is a lot of concern over parent visas in general perhaps don't make light of obvious concern from some posters - albeit in an area and visa strategy that is not familiar with most people here. No one is taking your piss taking approach to those caught out by the AOS changes (amongst other potential changes in advance of the budget on Tuesday) so a bit of respect to other posters wouldn't go amiss.
