Debbie Hill

Currently doing the nightmare job of filling in Form 47PA for our visa. If dates are unknown can you state that, ie step brothers and estranged family members birthdays and details. Also do our children, including stepchildren have to complete Form 47A? It says the form must be completed for dependent children over 18 whether they’re migrating or not. They aren’t, my two children are currently living there and none of them are dependent. 

On 23/12/2017 at 21:13, Fisher1 said:

I'd like to add my Christmas wishes to that, together with the hope that all those still waiting patiently for their visas will get them before too long.

We were granted out visa in Spring 2016 but for family reasons we were not able to move until August this year. The ups and downs of organising the removals, the insurance, the sale of property seemed endless, and the removal bit is still ongoing.

At various times I've felt homesick, stressed, worried about money, elated and sad. It's been a year to remember and I'm not sure I would want to repeat it. But it's been worth it for us to be here when our granddaughter was born ( a week after we arrived) and to get to know our two year old grandson. Most of all, to know we can meet up with our family whenever we like.

I used to feel so envious of people on here saying they were all ready to go, or had just arrived in Oz ... I still can't really believe not just here on a long visit. So wherever you are in the queue, hang in there!     And wherever you are in the world

HAPPY CHRISTMAS  and good luck with it all!

Can I ask please how long after the visa is granted before you have to leave the UK? We want to apply but may need to stay here in the UK until October 2022 due to my partners pension. 

Congratulations too on the birth of your granddaughter, my first grandchild in Perth is due in April 2018.