Antoinette

On 21/08/2023 at 16:04, Tulip1 said:

I’m not sure.  Best to check with a migrant agent. I think you can in certain situations and that’s the same for caring for your family.  There’s something about you can do that for a period of time but I’ve no idea what that period of time is.  As per what LindaH27 said, best to reach out to a good migrant agent.   She mentions Alan Collett who is a highly regarded agent that regularly posts on here.  He was my agent for my recently obtained 143 visa and he was excellent.  

Thanks again for taking the time to reply and congrats on the visa.

32 minutes ago, Tulip1 said:

I think it’s way too early to be worrying about that because you can’t change it. It will be many years before you are asked to do a medical and your condition may have worsened by then or you may have new ones.  That’s the same for us all.  What you have at 54 and what you will have in your late 60’s is likely to be different.  Therefore, as much as you’d like to know you’re in the clear I can’t see that anyone can answer that this early in the game.  As hard as it is you just have to go with it.  As for when your daughter has children.  You can always get two 5 year 870 visas which allow you to stay there although you can’t work on those visas which may be an issue at your age.  This would at least cover much of the wait time you have.  In terms of childcare, if you can’t be there to help then there are so many excellent childcare options out there.  I have two grandchildren in two different states in daycare and the facilities are outstanding.  I was lucky enough to see one of them during my last visit and I was blown away.  Open 6.30am to 6.30pm so lots of cover available albeit at an eye watering cost.  Best of luck. 

Thank you Tulip,do you know if I can do voluntary work with older people/disability on the 870

4 minutes ago, LindaH27 said:

You’d need to Speak to an agent. @Alan Collett posts here often and gives very good advice. I understand you can  arrange a short freebie chat with him for a basic outline of what is possible. 

Thanks Linda,I will follow that up.I fly over from Ireland every year to see my daughter I just hope to be there when she has children as my daughter and he partner would like me to support them with childcare with her partner been in the navy hes away for months at a time

42 minutes ago, LindaH27 said:

I don’t think anyone could tell you! . Currently new applications made from January  2023 are likely to take between 12-15 years due to the fact there are around 85000 already in the queue and only 6800 grants per year. 

Its not just  the actual condition that could cause failure to pass medical,  it’s also whether the costs of treating it would cost more than $51000 over a period of 5-10 years. 

Also the govt has carried out a review into parent visas and will be making an announcement later this year. It’s possible there  could be a raft of changes to parent visas - possibly even stopping them altogether in favour of long term temporary visas or a lottery system 

Thank you for replying Linda,im 54yrs working with adults with intellectual disabilities for over 20yrs  would I be able to get sponsored in that field as I have read that there is a chronic shortage of skilled people in that area

Hi everyone,I applied for 143 visa in May 2023.I got diagnosed with Primary Billinary Cholangitis ( autoimmune liver condition) last year and on medication for same.Im in good health otherwise,will my application fail due to my condition?