miw54 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Just checking really. We are Australian Citizens due to return permanently to Oz in the next few weeks after working out here in the UK for some years. We have only one son who was intending applying for the visa sub-class 115 once we were back there. However, on making enquiries this week he was advised that all remaining relative visas are now permanently unavailable. If this is the case, it will be a dreadful blow to us and it means he will be on his own here in the UK, possibly for ever. Has anyone out there any information on what is happening regarding opportunities for family reunion in the future ? Thanks so much:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterc1983 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Could he not apply via the regular 189 visa or such? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miw54 Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 Could he not apply via the regular 189 visa or such? Thanks - He is going to look at others but he is over the age limit for many visas now (he is 43 years old) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterc1983 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Thanks - He is going to look at others but he is over the age limit for many visas now (he is 43 years old) The 189 skilled visa, at least, is age barred at 50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miw54 Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 Yes - just discovered this - he thought it was younger. The remaining relative was far easier though as he would be the last of the family to be in the UK and having done a preliminary check would have satisfied all criteria. He just needed us to be back there and in a position to provide surety for him - hence why he was waiting. Had they given enough notice of the plans to repeal this visa then we would have returned sooner and he could have put in an application before the closing date. Hope there is a replacement visa to assist in family reunion as the recent changes must surely affect many people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I wouldn't count on a replacement to the remaining relative visa. Unfortunately he may need to look at other options if he's eligible, or simply visit you often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 You are correct that the remaining relative visa has been scrapped but to be honest it may not have been a good option - it was taking around 14 years to process. I would advise him to call a good migration agent such as Go Matilda to get an assessment of his options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miw54 Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Thank you Very Stormy, I think this is the best advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Hope there is a replacement visa to assist in family reunion as the recent changes must surely affect many people. There won't be. It is a policy decision to no longer facilitate family reunions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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