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31 minutes ago, purplealster said:

Unfortunately, despite not being in contact with his children, they will still count towards the balance of family test. This means that you will not be able to obtain any permanent Australian visa. An option would be the 870 visa which is a temporary visa which would allow the potential of up to a 10 year stay after which you will be required to return to the UK. This visa does not have the strict balance of family requirement attached to it.

 

Yes I did look at that one too but we would not be allowed to work (not intending to but...) or have any medical help,  also after 10yrs and of age, what do we do then?  Thank you for your reply

Hi, hope someone can help.  My son who has been in Australia for over 15yrs is not well and I and my husband would like to go and stay on an Aged visa 804 as I am at pensionable age and would.  My husband who from a previous marriage had 3 children who, unfortunately (not his decision) has not seen or heard from them for over 20yrs.  I know that Australia is very very strict with migration and family member rules but is there a likelihood that a visa under these circumstances would be granted.  My husband is 2yrs behind me with his pension, would he be able to apply from Australia to the UK for this (if we could get over there?).  I feel under the circumstances I am very torn as I do not want to leave my husband behind, also wanting to look after my son.  Any info would be great, thank you.