Zamunda Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Hi everyone I have been a member of Poms in Adelaide but this is my first time to post in this forum. I have a problem with my parents visa and would like your advice please. My brother is an Australian citizen and I (along with my husband) are in the process of relocating to Australia (planning to be there in the next six months or so). We currently live in South Africa. We have a 176 PR visa. My brother and I are the only children my parents have. My parents have been living with my brother in Australia since 2009. They applied for non contributory aged parent visa in 2009 and currently on a bridging visa. In 2011 my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and she was treated through their private medical insurance. Mum stopped treatment close to a year ago. Three months back DIAC (as part of the application process) requested my parents to submit medicals and police reports. Having done this, this morning we received information from the DIAC advising us that as per Medibank they feel that mum did not meet the health requirements and a further report from a specialist should be provided should we wish to proceed with the application. We are in the process of making appointments with specialists. We also were told in the same letter from DIAC that comments from the applicant is welcome. In the Medibank report it states that mum has advanced breast cancer, "the condition was advanced at initial diagnosis and is currently quiescent, but there is a high risk of relapse", "this condition is likely to be progressive". It further says ".....a hypothetical person with this disease or condition, at the same severity as the applicant, would be likely to require health care or community services". Could you please give me your thoughts on this? Will the fact that their only two children are in Australia make a difference? I am quite sad as I have been looking forward to my move to Oz so that I could spend sometime with my folks in their old age. Pray this is not the end of the road in their application. Thanks in advance for all your replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher1 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Can I just say how sorry I feel for you all. It must be a terrible blow to you all - as the mother of an Australian citizen hoping to emmigrate eventually I think the medicals are the one part of the process that haunts us all. I cant really add anything practical but I'm sure there will be lots of advice forthcoming from others. Good luck and I hope this situation resolves itself in your favour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher1 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Am bumping this up because I think Zamunda really needs some advice - anyone?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickled Pink Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Its very sad... not sure what anyone can say really... the only thing that they can really do is wait for the specialist report as that sounds as though it would be the final decider on whether a visa is issued or not. The trouble is that as its a non contributory visa I suspect the health guidelines and requirements are fairly strict. Basically, i suspect it comes down to probable cost implications for Australia, and a strong chance of recurring cancer doesn't help their case at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I feel very sorry that this has happened to your parents. Is there a way that you could pay for all ongoing care for your mother, I take it she has had health insurance so can that not continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hi everyoneI have been a member of Poms in Adelaide but this is my first time to post in this forum. I have a problem with my parents visa and would like your advice please. My brother is an Australian citizen and I (along with my husband) are in the process of relocating to Australia (planning to be there in the next six months or so). We currently live in South Africa. We have a 176 PR visa. My brother and I are the only children my parents have. My parents have been living with my brother in Australia since 2009. They applied for non contributory aged parent visa in 2009 and currently on a bridging visa. In 2011 my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and she was treated through their private medical insurance. Mum stopped treatment close to a year ago. Three months back DIAC (as part of the application process) requested my parents to submit medicals and police reports. Having done this, this morning we received information from the DIAC advising us that as per Medibank they feel that mum did not meet the health requirements and a further report from a specialist should be provided should we wish to proceed with the application. We are in the process of making appointments with specialists. We also were told in the same letter from DIAC that comments from the applicant is welcome. In the Medibank report it states that mum has advanced breast cancer, "the condition was advanced at initial diagnosis and is currently quiescent, but there is a high risk of relapse", "this condition is likely to be progressive". It further says ".....a hypothetical person with this disease or condition, at the same severity as the applicant, would be likely to require health care or community services". Could you please give me your thoughts on this? Will the fact that their only two children are in Australia make a difference? I am quite sad as I have been looking forward to my move to Oz so that I could spend sometime with my folks in their old age. Pray this is not the end of the road in their application. Thanks in advance for all your replies. If you want professional advice and you are not represented by a registered migration agent, send me an email: visa@pinoyau.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Zamunda I am so sorry to hear this. The problem with advanced breast cancer is that they will never give you the all clear. Gill, Gollywobbler would have been the best person to help but since the tragic loss of her mother I don't think she frequents the forums anymore. You really do need an agent though ASAP and someone who is specialised in this. I see Westly as offered his help the other agent who is very good with medical cases is George Lombard. :hug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I would contact George Lombard. You need all the help you can get with this. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamunda Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Am bumping this up because I think Zamunda really needs some advice - anyone?? Thank you so much Fisher1. I really appreciate your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamunda Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 wrussell, thank you so much for your offer. I just spoke to my brother and he has already contacted an agent in Melbourne. I have given your details to him if he is requires any assistant. Really appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamunda Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 To all the others who gave advice thank you so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaz2013 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hi everyoneI have been a member of Poms in Adelaide but this is my first time to post in this forum. I have a problem with my parents visa and would like your advice please. My brother is an Australian citizen and I (along with my husband) are in the process of relocating to Australia (planning to be there in the next six months or so). We currently live in South Africa. We have a 176 PR visa. My brother and I are the only children my parents have. My parents have been living with my brother in Australia since 2009. They applied for non contributory aged parent visa in 2009 and currently on a bridging visa. In 2011 my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and she was treated through their private medical insurance. Mum stopped treatment close to a year ago. Three months back DIAC (as part of the application process) requested my parents to submit medicals and police reports. Having done this, this morning we received information from the DIAC advising us that as per Medibank they feel that mum did not meet the health requirements and a further report from a specialist should be provided should we wish to proceed with the application. We are in the process of making appointments with specialists. We also were told in the same letter from DIAC that comments from the applicant is welcome. In the Medibank report it states that mum has advanced breast cancer, "the condition was advanced at initial diagnosis and is currently quiescent, but there is a high risk of relapse", "this condition is likely to be progressive". It further says ".....a hypothetical person with this disease or condition, at the same severity as the applicant, would be likely to require health care or community services". Could you please give me your thoughts on this? Will the fact that their only two children are in Australia make a difference? I am quite sad as I have been looking forward to my move to Oz so that I could spend sometime with my folks in their old age. Pray this is not the end of the road in their application. Thanks in advance for all your replies. Hi Zam, I am really sorry to hear all that. I believe its better to take professional advice from a migration agent. Somebody has reccommended the name of the agent, better to make an appointment and discuss your case in details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamunda Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hi Zam,I am really sorry to hear all that. I believe its better to take professional advice from a migration agent. Somebody has reccommended the name of the agent, better to make an appointment and discuss your case in details. Hi Shaz Thank you. You are quite correct. My brother in Melbourne has contacted a lawyer and hopefully they will be able to get something positive out of it all. Being here it is very stressful for me. One of my main reasons for wanting to move over to Oz was to be close to my folks. Really pray that things work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I also would have recommended George Lombard as one of the best out there for medical matters. I hope that the immigration agent your brother has spoken to is experienced in medical issues, not all agents have the same skills. I am sorry to say though, that I do think you probably need to prepare for the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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