chris&josh

35 minutes ago, ali said:

That would be my concern too that during the wait there would be massive potential health costs.

Thanks for your comments Ali.

33 minutes ago, VERYSTORMY said:

The big issue though would be medical complications as they would only get reciprocal rather than full medicare and for older people with known medical issues that could be a massive issue. Reciprocal doesn't cover everything. It is basically there to keep you alive until you can get home. It wouldn't for example cover in home care which the OP's father may very well need as the illness progresses.

Thanks again verystormy. I have a great fear that my father's visa get refused due to his medical condition. I will contact the expert which you and TPQ recommended. Thank you.

3 hours ago, The Pom Queen said:

It is a shame that you didn't get the advice from an expert like @Alan Collett  before proceeding. If it was my parent I would have brought them over on a holiday and then applied for the 804 visa https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/804- once they were here. This means they stay in Australia until the visa decision is made. Yes there are risks with this, one that they may have received a "no further stay" condition on the entry visa and the other is that when the medical is requested he would fail, however the visa times on an 804 use to be around 30 years so if it was my mum I would take the risk thinking that she will have passed away peacefully with her family before that time comes.

As you have already applied for the visa, I don't think you can risk it now that's even if the 804 is still available. @Alan Collett Is the expert in parent Visas and @George Lombard is the expert in health related issues.

Thank you so much for your information. 

2 minutes ago, VERYSTORMY said:

I would have to be honest and say it is a major issue. The government looks at what the possible costs are of a medical issue and there is a limit. If it believes that a medical condition will result in significant costs, then it is likely to refuse. Given that his condition is one which will worsen over time and which is likely to see large costs in care, then I can see a major issue. However, George will be the man to speak to and if there is a way round, he will be the one that knows. Best of luck

Thank you VERYSTOMY.

1 hour ago, VERYSTORMY said:

I would speak to a good specialist agent as a progressive illness is a major issue as the department do not just look at how he is now but also in the future. George Lombard is a migration agent who specializes in visas with medical issues

Hi VERYSTOMY,

Thank you so much for your rapid reply. I think I will seek help from specialist. Do you recon my dad still have good chance to gain the visa with specialist's help? Sorry, I know my question sounds a bit silly. I'm bit depressed worrying about this problem. I'm desperately looking for some encouraging signs/comments.

Chris

1 hour ago, chris&josh said:

Hi VERYSTOMY,

Thank you so much for your rapid reply. I think I will seek help from specialist. Do you recon my dad still have good chance to gain the visa with specialist's help? Sorry, I know my question sounds a bit silly. I'm bit depressed worrying about this problem. I'm desperately looking for some encouraging signs/comments.

Chris

Hi there,

I'm desperately seeking information/advises relating to my situation. 

We applied 143 contributory parent visa for my dad. My dad suffers Parkinson's disease for 8 years. He is 73 years old, and probably on the stage 2 of the disease which has 5 stages. That means that despite some symptoms, he is dependent and able to complete normal physical tasks. However, we start to worry that if his medical condition could be a problem for him gaining the visa. If you could share any information, experience or advices, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Chris