Indianinoz Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Hello, We(me and my wife) migrated to Australia in Dec 15. Our parents wish to join us permanently, that is not on tourist visa but permanently. However, we do not wish to go for the contributory Visa as it is very expensive. When can I apply for the non contributory visa considering we are in Australia for around 21 months now(we went twice to our home country for around a month each)? We both are employed. I understand they say this visa may take up to 30 years to process, but what is the reality? I also heard they do get a bridging visa which allows them to stay in Australia and get medicare as well but not work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I would check the total costs for both, as I believe they are now not much different. Also, I would double check if they are entitled to full medicare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianinoz Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 Thanks for your reply! Waiting for someone who can help with accurate facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 24 minutes ago, Indianinoz said: Thanks for your reply! Waiting for someone who can help with accurate facts. You could try an agent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianinoz Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 Thanks! Well yes if there have been recent changes and not many are aware of this rule on this forum, will try an agent. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verynewuser Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 On 9/4/2017 at 15:53, Indianinoz said: I understand they say this visa may take up to 30 years to process, but what is the reality? That is a fact and reality. There are around 40,000 non-contributory parent visa applications in the queue still and the Australian immigration department has allocated 1500 per year quota for them so you do the math. If you lodge today, when will your turn come? Think from a government's perspective. Non-contributory parents will be a burden on the system (Medicare, Centrelink etc.) keeping the fact in mind that they have not paid a single penny tax to the government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianinoz Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 16 hours ago, verynewuser said: That is a fact and reality. There are around 40,000 non-contributory parent visa applications in the queue still and the Australian immigration department has allocated 1500 per year quota for them so you do the math. If you lodge today, when will your turn come? Think from a government's perspective. Non-contributory parents will be a burden on the system (Medicare, Centrelink etc.) keeping the fact in mind that they have not paid a single penny tax to the government. Thanks for your reply! I understand that. However, I want to know whether the ones in queue are granted a bridging visa which allows them to stay in the country without being able to work. Also, whether during this bridging visa they're given Medicare and Centrelink benefits. I heard from a friend how applied the non-contributory visa, they got a bridging visa which was sufficient for them. His father was already 65 when he applied, he got he got the bridging visa soon and then at the age of around 68-70 he unfortunately died. It saved him from spending $50,000 approx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip1 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 12 hours ago, Indianinoz said: Thanks for your reply! I understand that. However, I want to know whether the ones in queue are granted a bridging visa which allows them to stay in the country without being able to work. Also, whether during this bridging visa they're given Medicare and Centrelink benefits. I heard from a friend how applied the non-contributory visa, they got a bridging visa which was sufficient for them. His father was already 65 when he applied, he got he got the bridging visa soon and then at the age of around 68-70 he unfortunately died. It saved him from spending $50,000 approx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip1 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 I am sure you are not entitled to benefits or Medicare whilst on a bridging visa and why should you be? I am sure if you could do what you're proposing, take a cheap route in and have access to everything everyone would be doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpnuts Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 How old are your parents? If over 65 then they may get a bridging visa but they won't get anything else unless their home country has a reciprocal agreement with Aus to pay for medical treatment. The UK and Aus have such an agreement but it doesn't pay for everything. If your parents come in on a Visitors visa, the bridging visa will only extend that visa and any of the conditions that are appended to it. Best do your homework. PS. I waited until my daughter had been resident for 2 years before applying as that is a guideline that is used to describe a 'settled' migrant. Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeman Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Yes, your parents would be able to get a bridging visa if they applied for the non contributory visa, but they would need to be over 65 to apply onshore. I would have a look at Go Matilda's website. They have some information on the the non contributory parent visas. Or you could try contacting Alan Collett who has a fact sheet I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verynewuser Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 On 9/7/2017 at 03:57, Indianinoz said: I heard from a friend how applied the non-contributory visa, they got a bridging visa which was sufficient for them. His father was already 65 when he applied, he got he got the bridging visa soon and then at the age of around 68-70 he unfortunately died. It saved him from spending $50,000 approx. 1 1 I am curious how did/could he apply without paying the fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verynewuser Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 On 9/7/2017 at 03:57, Indianinoz said: Also, whether during this bridging visa they're given Medicare and Centrelink benefits. Even if they get a bridging visa it is doubtful that they would be able to avail Medicare and Centrelink because as far as I know only permanent residents and nationals are eligible for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianinoz Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 5 hours ago, verynewuser said: I am curious how did/could he apply without paying the fee He definitely paid some fee but that was way lesser than the fee for the contributory visa which is around $55,000 for each parent.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianinoz Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 On 9/8/2017 at 17:10, Bridgeman said: Yes, your parents would be able to get a bridging visa if they applied for the non contributory visa, but they would need to be over 65 to apply onshore. I would have a look at Go Matilda's website. They have some information on the the non contributory parent visas. Or you could try contacting Alan Collett who has a fact sheet I believe. My parents are 50 and 55 respectively. Can they not apply for the non contributory visa now? They are not in Australia at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpnuts Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 My parents are 50 and 55 respectively. Can they not apply for the non contributory visa now? They are not in Australia at the moment.They can apply for a NCPV but there is no bridging visa for them, just a very long wait of several years that is why folks are changing to a 143. Sent using Poms in Oz mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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