Daisy347 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 hi everyone I am new on here so bear with me if i make any mistakes but my only living family are moving to australia and want me to join them as soon as i can. I am just 70 and fit and healthy with funds to buy house (eventually) and medical ins etc so not looking for any handouts. I am getting conflicting advice about how long these visas are taking and what the chances are of being accepted and obviously the thought of being left on my own over here is upsetting but if I can't get a visa then i have no choice but to come to terms with itl. Does anyone know what the situation is for aged contributory visa timeline once I have applied? Thank you for your patience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip1 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Not sure on timescales but I think your family would need to be and settled for 2 years before you could apply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy347 Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 thank you Tulip 1, yes I am aware they will need to be settled australian residents before they can sponsor me which takes 2 years for them but i am wondering if anyone knows how long my application is likely to take and what the chances are of it being accepted as I would love to get there before I become to decrepit to enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 At the moment, processing times, from date of application are about 6 years. However, this may increase. You should also be aware of costs. Currently about $64,000 and I would budget for this to increase significantly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy347 Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 thank you, not what i wanted to read but what I expected. It does seem like I shan't be going which is very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy347 Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 VERYSTORMY Do you know what the timeline would be for a temporary contributory and how long it would allow me to stay. would it be worth going down that route and then apply for permanent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 For accurate advice, may I suggest that you consult on of the registered migration agents who posts on this forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieRoo Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 3 hours ago, Daisy347 said: hi everyone I am new on here so bear with me if i make any mistakes but my only living family are moving to australia and want me to join them as soon as i can. I am just 70 and fit and healthy with funds to buy house (eventually) and medical ins etc so not looking for any handouts. I am getting conflicting advice about how long these visas are taking and what the chances are of being accepted and obviously the thought of being left on my own over here is upsetting but if I can't get a visa then i have no choice but to come to terms with itl. Does anyone know what the situation is for aged contributory visa timeline once I have applied? Thank you for your patience You do need to wait until your family is ‘settled’ before applying, but the aged contributory visa is an on-shore visa. Meaning you have to be in Australia to apply (so while visiting on a holiday visa) and you then have the right to a bridging visa so you can live in Australia while the visa is being processed. The visa may take six or seven years to process (and possibly even longer) but you do get to stay in Australia all this time. However there is always the medical exam to consider and you must be realistic about the potential need to return to the UK if your health declines in this time. Good luck and I hope it all works out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliet7 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 On 28/06/2018 at 20:58, VERYSTORMY said: At the moment, processing times, from date of application are about 6 years. However, this may increase. You should also be aware of costs. Currently about $64,000 and I would budget for this to increase significantly When did it increase from the $43k ish cost for the 2nd vac? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy347 Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 thank you both. It's not looking good but I live in hope. Not worried about the medical exam but do understand that ill health can strike at any time but the older one is the greater the risk so do understand your point. I have contacted the agent and will wait to see what they advise. update, The agent has advised to go for a holiday visa to get me onshore once y son & family have their settled resident status ad then they can sponsor me while i apply onshore for the aged contributory which will come with a bridging visa which is what SusieRoo posted in her reply. Fingers crossed this all works out and I stay healthy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Daisy347 said: The agent has advised to go for a holiday visa to get me onshore once y son & family have their settled resident status ad then they can sponsor me while i apply onshore for the aged contributory which will come with a bridging visa which is what SusieRoo posted in her reply. Fingers crossed this all works out and I stay healthy Is the agent a MARA registered agent? I suggest asking them for a full explanation of the medical implications before you decide. As a UK resident, you will be covered by Medicare for essential care, but not for any pre-existing illnesses or existing medication - so if you are on, say, blood pressure pills, you should check out how much that would cost you. Your British pension will be frozen. You'll lose any other benefits you get, and you won't be entitled to anything in Australia (no free bus passes etc) while you're on your bridging visa. Also consider that about half of all migrants don't settle in Australia and end up coming home. It's not the land of milk and honey it used to be, and lots of migrants find they can't afford it, or can't get work, or simply don't like the heat or the lifestyle. How will you feel if your family are one of those, and you all end up coming home in a few years? You'll have given up your home, your friends and your established neighbourhood and you'll have to start all over again. So I'd urge you to hang on to your home if you do go, and assess the costs very carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy347 Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Marisawright said: Is the agent a MARA registered agent? I suggest asking them for a full explanation of the medical implications before you decide. As a UK resident, you will be covered by Medicare for essential care, but not for any pre-existing illnesses or existing medication - so if you are on, say, blood pressure pills, you should check out how much that would cost you. Your British pension will be frozen. You'll lose any other benefits you get, and you won't be entitled to anything in Australia (no free bus passes etc) while you're on your bridging visa. Also consider that about half of all migrants don't settle in Australia and end up coming home. It's not the land of milk and honey it used to be, and lots of migrants find they can't afford it, or can't get work, or simply don't like the heat or the lifestyle. How will you feel if your family are one of those, and you all end up coming home in a few years? You'll have given up your home, your friends and your established neighbourhood and you'll have to start all over again. So I'd urge you to hang on to your home if you do go, and assess the costs very carefully. Thank you MarisaWright. I fully appreciate what you are saying and know that things can change rapidly with health, especially at my age. The agent is most definitely MARA registered and is working on my son & family's visa application and is very thorough. I do know my UK pension will be frozen and I am not in receipt of any other benefits. I do take blood pressure tablets but that is all, no other medication or illnesses (to date). I moved from one end of UK to another 5 years ago as we wanted to be closer to our only son, sadly the following year my husband was taken ill so I spent the next few years looking after him until he died so friends are very few and far between. I have no family whatsoever apart from my son which is why it is important I go with them. I would be amazed if they returned at any point, my daughter in law's family are already there and citizens, she has a job promised as she is a nurse and they have been across yearly since her parents moved out so they are well aware of prices, heat, lifestyle etc. Having said all that, I understand there is always the fear of having to return so I shall make provision should that occur but I sincerely hope it won't. My biggest worry is staying healthy so I don't get refused entry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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