Sarah SA Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 ****Can someone please help?*** Im from the UK but now live in Australia. My parents live back home in the UK but now really want to come and live with us as I'm their only child. My dad had a kidney transplant 10yrs ago now and takes lots of anti rejection meds that the NHS covers. Does anyone know if my parents could stand a chance of getting a visa to live here in Australia and does medicare cover the meds? They don't have the cash for the retiree visa but the parent visa maybe. I just don't want them paying visa fees and then get rejected coz of my dads meds situation. Any info would be greatly appreciated ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Best to speak to a registered migration agent that deals with medical issues, try George Lomard. But the parent visa has a very long waiting list, and the contribuitory parent visa may be better option, but will cost $100,000 for a couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Agree, George Lombard or Peter Bollard are the agents usually recommended for medical issues, talk to one or the other. They will have to pay for their medications, medicare subsidises some meds but you basically have to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeman Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Just be aware that your parents will not be asked to pay the second large VAC or the AOS unless they pass the medical. These are the last two steps before visa grant after all other conditions such as medical and police checks have been done, although they will not get a refund on the initial visa application charge if rejected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Are you aware that the parent visa is still very expensive - about $130k for a couple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freesia Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 It's closer to $95k- plus a double AoS bond of &14k which is refunded after 10years with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srh82 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Maybe it will be cheaper all round if you return to the UK to be closer to your parents? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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