POMMY JO Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Hi Everyone, new to this forum and just wondered if anyone could help me. We lodged our visa application in January 2016, and as we all know since then the processing times have escalated. I am thinking about applying for a 600 (12 month visitors visa) to enable my husband and I to go to Australia and spend time with our children as they both live there whilst awaiting a decision on the 143. Has anyone done this before or does anyone have any other suggestions. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Hi and welcome to the forum. You can do that, but do let your CO know as you have to be off shore when the grant comes through. Do though be aware there is a risk if the 143 were granted first in the system and then the 600 as the 600 would cancel the 143 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POMMY JO Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 Thanks for your advice, think the 600 would be granted first though as not expecting the 143 for at least another 18 months, but good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAKhan Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Hi pommy,May I ask your age before I suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POMMY JO Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 I am 56 and my husband is 57. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Keep a lookout for the much anticipated temporary parent visa too: http://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/Trav/Visi/temporary-sponsored-visa-parents/faq Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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