carob Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 The parent visa is very expensive if you don't want to wait all those years. The only option now for migrants wishing to bring their parents to Australia is the "contributory parent" visa – at a cost of $47,120, plus a bond of $10,000 to cover any welfare payments made over a 10-year period. The total is $105,905 to bring two parents to Australia. hello. With regard to the Bond, I thought it was $10,000 for the first person, plus an additional $4,000 for the second. Perhaps it has changed since we paid for our AOS at the end of 2014. If your sums are correct it does look to be so much more money than we forked out! ☺️ All the best!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Petina Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Morning all, Hopefully we are soon to be asked for our second VAC. We have the funds already in a bank account in Australia. Having recently transferred the assurance of support, we had to contact the bank and get special authority to transfer the $14,000 to our son's account and was told the maximum allowed to be transferred in one transaction is $15,000, or with extra special permission, $20,000. Does anyone know if DIPB use BPAY or any other system whereby the transfer can be done by one transaction rather than five? Many thanks. Hi Oldun We used moneycorp to transfer the money fromUK to Oz account. We then transferred the money from our bank account in Oz to our son's bank account. He then sent a bank cheque to our agent based in Melbourne, who then forwarded it onto Perth. All quite simple. Hope you are asked soon for the second VAC. Take care Petina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Hi Oldun We used moneycorp to transfer the money fromUK to Oz account. We then transferred the money from our bank account in Oz to our son's bank account. He then sent a bank cheque to our agent based in Melbourne, who then forwarded it onto Perth. All quite simple. Hope you are asked soon for the second VAC. Take care Petina I believe that Moneycorp can raise the bank draft in the UK for the visa applicant to send directly to the PVC, without the need to transfer funds to Australia, etc. Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joop Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Hi all, Does anyone have any update on the current date for 143 from the department? The automatic emails do not seem to work Cheers, Nassim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 The auto reply from immi this morning says they're working on 143 applications lodged on 25 September 2013. I guess we're making some progress?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 hello. With rega1rd to the Bond, I thought it was $10,000 for the first person, plus an additional $4,000 for the second. Perhaps it has changed since we paid for our AOS at the end of 2014. If your sums are correct it does look to be so much more money than we forked out! ☺️All the best!! Hi You're quite right it's 10,000aud for the first applicant and 4,000aud for the second - prices don't go down eh?! Hope all's good over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliew1499 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 The auto reply from immi this morning says they're working on 143 applications lodged on 25 September 2013. I guess we're making some progress?! Hi Steve that's great, roll on October, before we know it we will be into applications for 2014! anyone got any idea how long it takes IMMI to respond to a query on the OTHELP query e mail? Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joop Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Hi Steve that's great, roll on October, before we know it we will be into applications for 2014! anyone got any idea how long it takes IMMI to respond to a query on the OTHELP query e mail? Julie Woohoo .. fingers crossed they will clear at least a few months in August. I expect it to speed up until March 2014 but we should see some more long waits there as well due to the increase in VAC. And on that OTHELP email, I send one about 6 weeks ago but never heard back Cheers, Nassim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlady2014 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) The auto reply from immi this morning says they're working on 143 applications lodged on 25 September 2013. I guess we're making some progress?! Yes, in 11 days they have moved forward by 14 days worth of applications. It might not sound much but it's a big improvement isn't it? And hopefully they'll continue to speed up. In the meantime, my decluttering total sold on ebay has climbed to approx £2500. :wub: Edited August 4, 2015 by Catlady2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maisiedaisy Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 The auto reply from immi this morning says they're working on 143 applications lodged on 25 September 2013. I guess we're making some progress?! Wow! nice to see that jump from the 11th to the 25th, lets hope they keep it up maisie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 T Wow! nice to see that jump from the 11th to the 25th, lets hope they keep it up maisie Hi The auto reply today says they're up to 8 October 2013 now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest geordie joe Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 T Hi The auto reply today says they're up to 8 October 2013 now! Thanks for the update Steve. Go immi, the guys are really on a roll. Hope they aren't watching the ashes as all the applications from the Brits will go back to the bottom of the pile. (If anyone from the parents visa dept read this we promise to cheer on the Aussies when you win them back in Oz.) Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joop Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 T Hi The auto reply today says they're up to 8 October 2013 now! Great News Let's hope they clear out 2013 in August! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlady2014 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 T Hi The auto reply today says they're up to 8 October 2013 now! That's brilliant news! My house sale is going ahead, so I'm glad to see progress in the waiting room at last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Great News Let's hope they clear out 2013 in August! That would be brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Thanks for the update Steve. Go immi, the guys are really on a roll. Hope they aren't watching the ashes as all the applications from the Brits will go back to the bottom of the pile. (If anyone from the parents visa dept read this we promise to cheer on the Aussies when you win them back in Oz.) Joe Haha - don't know about that - I bet the aussies living over here aren't doing the same!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 That's brilliant news! My house sale is going ahead, so I'm glad to see progress in the waiting room at last. Great news - our buyers had their survey done yesterday so hopefully ours is progressing as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliew1499 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Hi Steve Whoopee things are moving! Good luck with the house sale hope everything goes OK. we've had three viewings so far just got to keep them coming thro the door! Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) Hi Steve Whoopee things are moving! Good luck with the house sale hope everything goes OK. we've had three viewings so far just got to keep them coming thro the door! Julie Hi Julie Thanks for this. Hope one of your viewings turns into an offer very soon. Cheers Steve Edited August 7, 2015 by Steve2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maisiedaisy Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Thanks for the update Steve. Go immi, the guys are really on a roll. Hope they aren't watching the ashes as all the applications from the Brits will go back to the bottom of the pile. (If anyone from the parents visa dept read this we promise to cheer on the Aussies when you win them back in Oz.) Joe Really made me chuckle :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliew1499 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Hi to everone Wow IMMI are on the ball, sent an email on Saturday to the OTHELP section and got a reply this morning! our sponsor has changed address and got married, doesn't tell you anywhere what form to use for this amendment. For info they just want an email direct from the sponsor, then they update their system. Julie ps have to admit the sight of an email from WA Parents was so exciting! Sort of reassures you they are out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthpops Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Anyone got a reply from parent centre this morning? I can't seem to get one? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliew1499 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Hi pertops I just tried too but no reply. You know what means? They must be changing the dates again!!!!!!!! Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthpops Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Let's hops so eh! If it moves a week in week we would be very happy! Just want to hear from the Aos now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Yep I've tried as well but nothing as yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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