suelear
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Thanks Alan, I, and I’m sure many others appreciate your constant efforts to support parents in the visa process.
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Yes I’m aware of that.
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Alan Collett, you have more information and insight than the rest of us. What is your take on this?
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Thanks Ramot, that's really helpful info to me personally.
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I couldn't agree more Ramot.
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I hope all goes well for them Zetta.
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Yes, will do.
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Hi Zetta, Yes they can certainly switch and LindaH27 is correct in saying that they will have to forfeit the VAC1 they have already paid for their 143 application. It is also true that they will go to the back of the queue for their 864. However, whilst waiting for their 864 to be processed they can at least live as temporary residents and be with their families until such time as their 864 is hopefully granted. This is exactly the process I am currently going through, as due to my age I am not willing to waste my time waiting for a visa that is years away from being granted, and am tired of the toll - financially and physically that flying out to Australia twice a year is taking on my physical and emotional well being. It's fine for younger members to hang in there, especially if they're not too far away from their visas being processed, but I neede to look at other options. Happy to chat with your parents if you think it will help.
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Sadly I suspect you are right to be cynical Alan.
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What a great post, thanks for taking the time to write this gafuk. It's good to hear an honest and realistic account of your first few weeks, which I'm sure others who've already made the move can relate to. Good tip about the seniors card, I shall certainly look into that. Like you I am moving to be near my children - daughters in Sydney and Kiama, and I have 2 small grandsons. The wait is painful, especially as I'm doing this move on my own but I'm determined I will get there. Posts like this keep me, and I'm sure many others, going. Good luck in your new life, you deserve it.
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I agree with Ray and Geri. I use transferwise regularly, having researched and used other companies over the years to transfer money to Australia and France.
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Ramot, I am considering changing my application from a 143 to an 864 as I will reach the required age in October. I'm unsure what a retirement visa is and how you've managed to live in Australia for the past 15 years on that type of visa? Any info would be much appreciated. I am using a MARA but am interested in your personal journey. TIA, Sue.
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Great news after such a long wait. Good luck, keep us posted.
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Thanks whataday, this is very helpful.
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Try Staysure.
