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The 7175 places is the total number of people, so a family of six on one application would take six places.
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I do feel the Aussies have a point and we may feel the same if in their position. I think the CPV criteria is too lax and open to abuse, it needs to change more like NZ. The updates to AoS are probably long overdue to be fair, but they can't do that to parents already in the queue, just for new applicants. We Brits like to feel we have a special relationship with Australia due to Captain Cook, the Queen and Daytime Soaps. But Aussies just see us as whingers and no more welcome than any other nationality. Parent visas are very expensive for the taxpayer and the additional cost of CPVs at $45k is insignificant when you consider we each cost the state +$300k. There's a time bomb ticking and as Alan says "Unless parent visa applicants can get a louder voice processing times will lengthen inexorably". But who is going to listen?
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Who is angry?
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Yes, that sounds about right, but you could now be closer to July/August 2019. We were hoping for April 2020, but I think it will be later now and probably close to 50 months in total.
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Very easy to be wrong when guessing anything in this process. When do you now expect to have your visa?
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You can follow this link for info on the new temp parent visa https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visi/temporary-sponsored-visa-parents/faq There is a hold up due to a new bill passing though parliament, which I think is now on it's third reading. So it should be open by the end of this year if not sooner. There's going to be 15,000 places per year and these could fill very quickly. If you are going to apply, you first have to get AoS approval and it would be worth getting everything prepared beforehand to save time. You should be able to find all the details on Centrelink's website https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/assurance-support
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Sadly I think 6 years is still an underestimate. 38,508 people queuing at the end of June 2017 and only 6,208 visas granted that year. And now the pipeline will have probably increased now to closer to 50k, which would mean the wait for new applicants is now 8 years.
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Agree that 410 and 405s should have an opportunity to gain PR status. But whats it got to do with parent visas, or any family visa? Why not take places from other investment visa streams? Same with SA farmers, it's nothing to do with parent visa places. Peter Dutton, being a farmer himself, is right to expedite these visas, and it would be good for rural Australia too. But this has nothing to do with parent visas. And if the numbers are only small, why not just create new places? Peter Dutton may have conceded on the AoS, but I guess he knows more than one way to skin a cat.
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Are you saying these 405 and 410 visa holders will go to the front of the parent visa queue?
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Can I just start by saying I am not an expert and you should always consult a professional agent for everything important (I must get that disclaimer added to my signature) So, I am just wondering if they mean 'sole', as in the only assurer, or do they mean you have to declare you are single. It would not make sense if they are asking both, you and your sister, to declare you are each the only assurer. But it will make a difference to the AoS if ether of you have partners or children or any other dependents. I hope this helps.
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I think you should get to hear something very soon. Other parents on 143 visa who are on your timeline, have already got their visas. And the 173s are supposed to be a few weeks quicker. Maybe worth checking with your case officer to see they have received all your documents. Please can you keep posting your future progress on the main parent visa thread if possible. It’s always good to see other 173ers making headway. Good Luck
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Very true, the extra 100m of taxpayers cash for aged care is bound to affect parent visa planning.
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I can’t find anything bad for us in the budget yet, but there is a lot of detail and I am sure we will get to know more when hear from the experts. Looking forward to @Alan Collett summery.
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If you click on Alan's link now it's showing as lodged.
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Looks like the AoS disallowance motion has now been lodged by senator McKim and we now wait for a maximum of 15 days
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So how much do you think you spent shipping your dog over?
SusieRoo replied to Bound4Tassie's topic in Pets
Fantastic to find such a well-written and detailed post. I just have a couple of questions. 1. Was transport from Melbourne airport to Mickleham included in the quarantine/kennel part? Or did you have to arrange this yourself? 2. When you talk about a having a government-approved vet, is this a UK vet who is Australian government approved? I guess there will be a register for approved vets somewhere online. Thank you in advance. -
Just when I'm feeling gloomy about our visa with the budget looming, I found this thread with photos of one of our favourite places in Australia Thinking of family and places like this makes the visa process bearable (just). Noosa National Park /topic/201123-noosa-national-park/
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See /topic/50481-the-brand-new-pio-parents-visa-thread/ And you will need to scroll to the newest posts where you will find many others in the same situation.
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Tomorrow is also budget day, so I wonder when the AoS will be addressed, or how much attention it may get. UK politicians would see this as an opportunity to bury bad news. I’m also concerned about the actual budget. Will we see a titanic reduction in parent visa places, as speculated by some journalists? If the CPV stream gets capped at 3000 or less, then I think our journey is over.
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I think the 600 visa clock will only start from the date you enter Australia. Also the balance of the family test does not apply to the new parent visa, and yes, it's going to be ridiculously expensive.
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There have been several people over on the Parent Visa thread obtaining 600 visas while waiting for their 143 visas. As I understand, 600 visas are normally for a three-year period, but have a number of conditions attached and it seems to be potluck as to which conditions you get. You may get a condition allowing multiple entries with a maximum of 12 months each stay. Or you may get multiple entries with a maximum of 12 months in an 18 months period (which means you have to leave Australia for 6 months between each 12 months visit). There are also other conditions regarding health insurance, but again it’s random if any condition will be applied. You could also consider the new parent visa (due to open soon), which is for 3 or 5 years and is basically an expensive 600 visa, but allowing the holder to stay for the full visa period.
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Yes, I think we are both on the same page with the need to clarify complex points with experts. And you also make a very valid point about the need to choose only certified agents. Undoubtedly some agents are telling their clients anything to keep them happy and while taking the money. That’s why I always try to point people to Alan Collet who we know to be reputable. I also think It’s fair to point people to immi's own website pages and in reference to the age of dependent children, the information is not unclear or complex. Although maybe it’s not what everyone wants to read or believe. Anyway, I do hope I’m wrong, and it’s a shame more old-hands like you don’t pop back too. I’m sure someone else must have been through this process with children over 18.
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Very true, but we also have to accept this is the very nature of any internet forum, where everyone is welcome to share their thoughts and opinions. Otherwise this would just be a ‘Q & A with Alan’ page. With a name like Poms in Oz, I guess this website was originally targeted at UK citizens, but I am always appreciative of the many nationalities now sharing this thread. It’s very insightful to read other peoples interpretation of the rules and clearly we can’t always expect our UK presumptions to prevail. It would be hard for an otherwise fit and healthy person in their late 20’s of 30’s to prove dependency on their parents here. So Australian immigration undoubtedly exercises some prudence to allow for these cultural differences. We now have an Australian Government that is becoming increasingly hostile to parent immigrants. As UK applications only account for >5% of parent visas, it is also valuable to get a broader understanding of the current situation. It’s sometimes difficult to understand why anyone would object to a few blue-rinsed grannies coming over with pockets of cash and their pensions, to join well-established families. But clearly this is not the same for every parent and it’s good to see this from another perspective. We sometimes forget how comparatively easy life is in the UK, and “there but for the grace of god go I”. Even so, the parent visa is not a humanitarian visa, it’s just for families to be reunited with their parents. It would be wrong it the process was being abused for economic reasons and would give politicians good reason to take a hard line on all parent visas. And for the record, I’m not implying anyone here on this forum is guilty of abusing the system. But it must be hard for immi to make a judgement in many cases with older dependent children. Anyway enough waffling, and I agree you should always seek professional advice if you have any concerns about qualifying for visa. And good luck to everyone.
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Thank you Tidang, now I understand. I thought you were already in Australia and sponsoring your parents and sister. Good luck with your visa.
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Are you saying you are also dependent on your parents? Can I ask how long you have been living in Australia and are you on a student visa?
