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On 21/12/2018 at 06:12, Rosiejaq said:

That makes a lot of sense as we’re on 40 months at the moment and expect to get asked to do AoS in about a month or so! which would mean another 8/9 months until granted.

Are you able to prepare anything for AoS in advance? While I have to wait another 2 years before they even allocate a case officer, I want to know if I can prepare anything asit gets nearer. Thanks

On 25/11/2018 at 06:05, LindaH27 said:

I agree ! My application was June 2017 and I’m expecting at least a 5-6 year wait! 

Hi Linda

I have submitted my parents application aroind the same time (30 May 17). Lets hope it gets done in 5 years but I doubt. 

Thanks DVW. Parents are from India and hence they are not list of eligible countries to apply for evisitor visa. 

4 minutes ago, Kathss56 said:

That is your income but your wife can be assurer as well if not enough? 

Current year and previous 2yrs proof of income not sure if increases. It didn’t increase for 10yrs I believe that’s why it’s hiked so much now ! 

Thanks Kath. I hope that doesn't mean Joint assurer as it will not make sense if we have to add each other as partners in calculation.

So what should be income requirement if me and my wife are assurer (with 1 child)  for 2 parents? Thanks

Income requirement for joint individual assurers
(1) This section applies to an individual who gives an assurance of support jointly with another individual or other individuals.
Note: Individual means a natural person – see section 2B of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
(2) The individual assurer meets the income requirement for a financial year if the combined amount of assessable income of the assurers for the year is at least the total of the following amounts:
(a) the newstart income cut-off amount multiplied by the total of:
(i) the total number of individuals giving assurance under the assurance of support; and
(ii) the total number of adults receiving assurance under an assurance of support given by the individual; and
(iii) the total number of partners of the individuals that are jointly giving assurance under the assurance of support; and
(b) 10% of the newstart income cut-off amount multiplied by:

On 17/04/2018 at 22:37, Kathss56 said:

An agent did this for someone if it helps -bit less than you quote.

Hi Kath

 Thats been sorted very well. I have 2 questions on AOS if someone can help. Thanks

1. I fall under the category of me with partner and 1 child under 18 applying for 2 parents - $120,665. Is this combined income of myself and my wife (she works too)?  Is it group certificates from last 3 years to show income from previous years? 

2. Does this AOS income level increase every year?

Thanks for your help

Thank you Kathss56 and Zaki for your response 

Hi All

   First of all, a big thanks to all of you here for helping people with your experience. 

I have applied for 143 for my parents on 30/05/2017. I know I have another 12-18 months before dept will pickup my file.

From other people signatures, I gather first thing is to prepare for Medicals/AOS/Police Checks. Is there anything I can do to prepare myself to send these things back asap.

Can someone please provide more details or refer to a link giving step by step process for Medical/AOS/Police checks? or I just have to wait for request with all details? Thanks 

Secondly, once Permanent residency is granted, do parents have to live continuously here to ensure it does not expire. Are there any requirements?
My parents may still prefer to continue to live in India even after the grant of 143 visa. I have applied for this visa to cover for the risk if they want to come here when they are too old.

Thanks in advance for your help.

1 minute ago, Shaki said:

hello,

My parents have 2 sons and 1 daughter. Me and my brother is Australian citizen but my sister live with my parents. My parents are very old now and they are really very sick. and there is no one who can take care of them. now, me and my brother want to bring our parents and sister here. now i now we can bring them by contributory visa but that visa takes 2 to 3 years to process. but they are very sick so we want to bring them quickly here and thn apply for contributory visa. please, give me some advice how can i bring my parents and sister quickly here. is it possible to bring my sister with may parents by 3 years temporary parent visa? thanks

Shaki

Most likely you will not be able to apply for contributory parent visa while they are here on tourist visa due to restriction in visa - Condition 8503 'No Further Stay'.

You should be able to apply for tourist Visa but they would have to go back and reapply for tourist visa to come back here again. If they have come on subclass 600 visa before, they may get 3 year tourist visa. Contributory parent visa can be applied offshore only if visa has above mentioned restriction.

3 minutes ago, Greensgran said:

can anyone advise,if applying for visa class 600,stay for one year,when can you apply again and how long must you be out of the country before you can reapply?

Hi Greensgran

 You can re-apply for subclass 600 as soon as you are back to your country. You do not have to wait to re-apply. Thanks

I am not sure why people are excited about the new proposed parent visa? Yes, it does give parent right to live in Australia continuously for 5 years but has anyone considered how much it would cost in private health insurance.

I have insurance policy for my parents with BUPA and they have recently increased fees to $1466 per month. At this rate, it would cost $87000 for parents to remain on temporary visa which is close to the cost of Contributory Parent visa. There is not enough competition between providers for health insurance policy for overseas visitors.

What are others planning to do with private health insurance for their parents once we have this new long stay Parent Visa? Thanks

1 minute ago, Alan Collett said:

In brief, an 8503 condition means they can't apply for a visa while they are in Australia.

Lodging an application for a visa doesn't cancel an already granted visa.

Best regards.

Thanks Alan for your reply. Does this mean that my parents can still come and go under Tourist Visa (600) while it take 2 1/2 - 3 years to settle subclass 173 CPV?  I was thinking applying for new visa cancels existing visa. Thanks