Redemption

Thanks for this. I think it that's the case it would make sense for us to lodge a subclass 143 offshore and just keep our fingers crossed that it doesn't take 15 years. Assuming we go down this route would this mean that when they want to visit Australia they would need a tourist visa? From our perspective, we are willing to part with the initial application fee and just hope for the best. If the 143 allows us to do this and have my parents remain offshore and maintain their current lifestyle whilst waiting then it would be best option for us. I think we will have to be realistic and go into it knowing that it might not get approved in their lifetimes but it's worth a shot anyway.

Thanks for this. When on a BVA, will they be entitled to Medicare or will they be needing private health care during this time? And would they be able to get a BVB relatively easily if they wanted to go home for a holiday (for 3 or months or less) or will this be a massive headache? If we opt for the subclass 143 instead, would the main difference be that once the visa is lodged in Australia* they are free to leave the country and only return when the application is granted? *I believe it still needs to be lodged onshore as they are of retirement age.

Hi all, I am considering moving my parents to Australia (I'm a PR) via the Subclass 864 visa but have a couple of questions with regard to this process: 1. It says my parents need to be in Australia at the time of application. Can they arrive on a tourist visa to lodge the application and then return our home country until the PR is granted? Or do they need to remain in Australia? If they have to remain in Australia I assume they would need private health care but if they are allowed to go home whilst it's being processed private health care won't be needed? Is this correct? 2. The wait time on the official IMMI website is said to be around 5 years which would be a palatable amount of time but I have read on this forum that it would be closer to 15 years!? If so, this would be a deal breaker as my parents are 70 and 73. Apart from the two matters above, I believe we meet all the required criteria and we also have no issue with the fees. The only sticking points would be if the wait really is around 15 years and if they cannot wait in their home country whilst it's being processed. Any help on the above would really be very greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Thanks for the advise. I had BUPA up on a separate screen at work and spent about an hour intermittently refreshing the site last Friday and got lucky with a slot on the same day at 4.45PM so booked it as soon as I saw that it was available. Fortunately, I am on the PMSOL but am not too fussed to be honest. Before Christmas would be nice and anything before that a massive bonus. If it drags on, it drags on - there really is nothing I can do at this time apart from exercise patience.

Hi all - pretty sure no one will have a specific answer for this but thought I might ask anyway. I submitted my visa a couple of days ago and was pretty much immediately requested to attend a medical health check with BUPA. I went onto the BUPA website and the earliest date I could get was almost 2 months out (23 August 2021) so I took it but am wondering if there is any chance that I might be able to bring this forward and if anyone else in a similar position has had much luck trying to do this? On their website BUPA has said that they won't entertain any such requests. Also, I was under the impression that you are only requested to perform a health check after your application has been assessed but mine seems to have been requested immediately? Any idea why this is or have I misunderstood when a health examination is required? Thanks.

Ah my apologies. Keeping my fingers crossed for you - good luck!

Thanks! I see yours has been granted - congratulations! Here's hoping all here waiting on good news hear something soon. All the best everyone!

Thanks mate. The migration agent assigned me by work mentioned that the quickest she has seen is two weeks but cautioned that it typically takes between 3 and 6 months. This update to the IMMI website has me worried however. But that's me I guess, I am a worrier

Hi all - the 186 TRTS processing time on the IMMI website has increased to between 14 months and 17 months. Does anyone know why this is? My employer has nominated me and that has all been approved, the agent within the firm has been in contact and all required documents have been requested. I have everything I need except the police certificate from my home country and that has been a process to receive due to COVID complications. Fingers crossed I get it before the end of the month. Anyway. when I first started the process early this year, the timeline on the website was between 6 and 9 months. Any idea why the sudden increase in timeframe?

I will definitely declare the conviction. In terms of the suspension of licence, I have not served the full term. Will that be okay? Am I likely to be restricted from driving in Australia. It's no problem if that is the case, just curious as to how it will all work. My main concern is that it all happened so recently and in a country I don't call home. That really does not reflect well. Can't believe I was so stupid.

In your experience would this process be something I can manage on my own or would I need a migration agent? A friend of mine who received a similar position earlier this year managed the process herself and it was relatively pain free. This leads me to believe that the company who've made me my offer are not going to pay for a migration agent. From the thread on this forum on agent fees, it looks like it will cost $1,800-$5,000. I'm guessing due to my circumstances it will cost on the higher end of that spectrum? My application with the exception of the conviction would be extremely straightforward from what I understand so assuming no complications that appears to be a little high for an application of this nature? Correct me if I'm wrong on what is actually involved. Either way I'm in no position to complain, just curious as to why it costs more than other similar visas.

I was recently offered a job in Melbourne. I went through the entire process without mentioning the convictions (phone interview, skype interview etc.). When I received the call yesterday from the recruiter I was dealing with telling me that there were drawing up my conditional offer pending visa approvals and other administrative mumbo jumbo, I informed her of my convictions. Up to this point I was never asked about my criminal record and so never volunteered this information. Even yesterday when she spoke to me she never asked but I told her nonetheless. She said she will have to discuss it further with the hiring manager which is understandable. She also mentioned that this will complicate the visa application and she's not sure if it will be granted. From my understanding my crime does not meet the definition of a substantial criminal record but it does have me highly concerned. The background of my crime: It happened on holiday in New Zealand. I received a call from my mum saying my dad had a heart attack. The bar was loud, my mum crying so I said I'll call her back. I step outside and call a cab. The operator says the taxi will arrive shortly. I walk around a little and lose patience so I jump in my car and drive home. It's a 5 minute drive, just outside my place I hear the siren go off and I panic. I jump a red light to get home. When home I see the cop lights outside. I step out, apologise profusely. I'm taken to the station and charged with EBA (Excess Breath Alcohol) and also dangerous driving. I plead guilty to both and am fined and receive a 8 month license suspension. This all happened in the last two months. I am now back home when I get the offer. My profession is on the skilled occupations list and my employer are a pretty big multinational company. I am not too concerned with the job as I built a very strong rapport with the hiring manager and am sure I can explain to him that it was a complete an utter one off that happened at a time that my mind was muddled. It was out of character and I'm sure he will be able to see that (fingers crossed). However if the visa if going to be a hold up I don't want to waste their time as it will result in them stop looking for other candidates etc. This will damage my reputation with the firm which is the last thing I want. Any migration agents, forumers with similar experiences or lawayers with any advice that would be helpful. I speak to the hiring manager again on Friday and would like to know where I stand. Thank you all!