Carer's Visa subclass 116

[paulhand]

3 hours ago, Quoll said:

So he's not an Australian citizen? He might have to rationalise his expectations. What does Holland have to offer its citizens? It's unfortunate when the elderly get fixated on one pathway and then lose the capacity to make rational decisions. He can certainly get in home care to support him in Australia even if he's not a citizen but he will have to pay, sometimes the elderly resent that but it is available to him. 

As a rule, a Dutch citizen will lose Dutch citizenship if they voluntarily acquire citizenship of another country. Therefore, many Dutch migrants never become Australian citizens. 

[Tulip1]

9 hours ago, Rachel Verdonkschot said:

 

 

At least with you being retired you can enjoy lovely long holidays with your dad.  I think that’s the best it will be given the difficulty getting the visa and the time scales.  It sounds very unlikely you would ever get to the finish line.  It may be worth looking into live in care.  It sounds like he has the room and it would mean he could remain in his own home ongoing.  

It would be company for him too and they don’t need to live in each other’s pockets.  It sounds like he manages quite well right now so a live in situation may be ideal.  It’s not you I know but there’s nothing he or you can do about that so it’s a case of how can we make this as good as possible.  Someone there in the background and quality holidays there for you sounds the answer. 

Edited February 8, 2023 by Tulip1

[wrussell]

Some years ago the minister deleted various 'family' visas, including carer visas, but the senate blocked the legislation. The minister dealt with this administratively by dribbling out a few visa grants per year, effectivly deleting carer visas for many applicants.