Father in oz needs care would we be able to come from uk to care for him?

[Juliebubs 1]

Hi all, my father in-law lives in Oz has done for 18 years. He is now at a stage in his life where he's alone and needs care he doesn't want to return to the uk. He has asked us to come and live with him to care for him. We are apprehensive as we have 2 children 7 and 2 and know this could be a long winded process I am 40 and my husband is 47 we are not qualified with any of the skilled jobs on the lists. Also my husband is his biological son but was adopted by another man so they do not share the same name. They have started a relationship in the past few years and would love to spend whatever time is left together. I know this is a complicated question so thank you for your patience. Hoping somebody has some advice we can work with one way or another. TIA Julie 😊

[snifter 2,039]

I really don't know you have much of a chance tbh. I'd consult a decent migration agent and give them the details and see if there is a chance of a visa.

I'd say that moving for this reason is risky with a young family as unless you really want to migrate, as in it's a long held plan you have wanted and worked for, you may find Aus really isn't for you or your family and that moving to care for someone you don't really know could be incredibly hard going in all respects. Also the area of Aus could work against you for work, schools etc. And it could be a huge upheaval for a a short period of time in terms of giving up your home, jobs etc. 

I'd really question the motives and heart over head and all that and consider that it's a big big ask of a family who have had no longing to emigrate or live in Aus before this. I get it's emotional but it's not something to rush into and you really need to be committed and prepared. 

[Quoll 3,061]

You probably wouldn't get a visa. The carer's visa isn't easy because you would have to prove that no other services could support him and that's hard to justify in Australia which has a welfare system. Talk to an agent by all means but if your lives are going along nicely it's not going to be a nice option (said as someone who did move to the other side of the world to care for elderly parents, ones who have always been there for me!) especially with a young family in tow.

[wrussell 1,675]

Carer visas are difficult to obtain, very slow to be processed and first instance refusals are common.

Applicants must be sponsored by an Australian relative who must be must be: your partner, child, parent, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew (or step-equivalent) who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. usually resident in Australia.

From what you have posted, the adoption you mentioned severed the relationshship required for a carer visa sponsorship.