Danny2729 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 8 hours ago, Anks said: Hi Dan, I have been using Bupa standard visitors cover for the last 5 years or so for my mum on 600 visa. The best thing I find with them is that you can suspend your policy for 6 months when the policy owner is not in Australia. Thus they don't loose any time for waiting medical queues and you don't pay for 6 months. In terms of policy it gives you the same benefits as on Medicare but in case of charges that are not charged as the MBS and charged as non-medicare patient Bupa only reimburses the medicare component which is quite a lot sometimes. Otherwise they are were very helpful and the turnaround time for any claims is very quick. Cheers Anks Many Thanks Anks, I will definitely look into it as an option. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) @Greece how can you miss my timeline? Edited August 13, 2019 by Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andree' Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Hi there, I received my requirement for further documents 7/8/2019 ( I applied 16/12/2015) Anyone know how much income for 3 assurers? ( dad, mom, and brother)I'm so confusing about that news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean T Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Hi Andreé, the information your looking at was scrapped last year. I don’t know how much your sponsor needs to earn to sponsor 3 people but the assurance of support bond is $10,000 for the main applicant and $4,000 for each of the other applicants over the age of 18. Hope that helps a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean T Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 I’m applying for police reports in Spain has anyone any experience with this? Thank Shelagh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andree' Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 How about this one? Someone in this forum posted it couple weeks ago I haven't noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH27 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 The website the screenshot is taken from is showing as www.bigdream.com.au. Suggest you google that for your answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayInAustralia Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 1 Sept 2015 143 Applied 22 Feb 2019 Form 80/medicals etc requested 22 Mar 2019 AoS lodged 12 Jul 2019 Centrelink accepted AoS. They messed around with this and we didn't know it was accepted until 29 July. Our sponsor in Australia visited Centrelink to clarify what's happening and they eventually informed that it was processed. 29 Jul 2019 Passed on the AoS acceptance to CO to resume processing for visa 8 Aug 2019 2nd VAC requested 9 Aug 2019 2nd VAC paid 10 Aug 2019 Department requested our son who is dependent child in the application, exit Australia for our visa to finalise 13 Aug 2019 VISA GRANT! Our son flew out in the morning and a couple hours later our visa was approved 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysVet Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 1 hour ago, JayInAustralia said: 1 Sept 2015 143 Applied 22 Feb 2019 Form 80/medicals etc requested 22 Mar 2019 AoS lodged 12 Jul 2019 Centrelink accepted AoS. They messed around with this and we didn't know it was accepted until 29 July. Our sponsor in Australia visited Centrelink to clarify what's happening and they eventually informed that it was processed. 29 Jul 2019 Passed on the AoS acceptance to CO to resume processing for visa 8 Aug 2019 2nd VAC requested 9 Aug 2019 2nd VAC paid 10 Aug 2019 Department requested our son who is dependent child in the application, exit Australia for our visa to finalise 13 Aug 2019 VISA GRANT! Our son flew out in the morning and a couple hours later our visa was approved Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Brown Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Hi Jellybean T, you're asking about Spanish police checks. We are processing ours through our Spanish solicitor. We had to go to the equivalent of centrelink here in Spain to prove our identification. It is all done on line and the check comes back on line. We are using an agent in Perth so we will scan it and send it on for her to get it translated and authenticated. Nothing is easy in Spain. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathss56 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) On 12/08/2019 at 12:37, Danny2729 said: Hi All, quick question for those on a Subclass 600 eg 2 x 12 month stay over a 3 year period. Looking at what insurance to use. do you go for single trip or backpackers insurance and what seems to be the best company to use? Dan If you mean because of the condition attached on a 600 “must have private medical insurance” ?? I used Allianz this year, however I will obtain quotes from Australian Unity and Bupa next time Edited August 13, 2019 by Kathss56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosiejaq Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 8 hours ago, Andree' said: How about this one? Someone in this forum posted it couple weeks ago I haven't noticed. I don’t know quite what you’re asking as this is quite self explanatory. The assuror must meet all these requirements . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathss56 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 9 hours ago, Andree' said: Hi there, I received my requirement for further documents 7/8/2019 ( I applied 16/12/2015) Anyone know how much income for 3 assurers? ( dad, mom, and brother)I'm so confusing about that news. Fill in this form. Assurance of support checker https://www.centrelink.gov.au/custsite_aoscalc/aoscalc/eligibilityPage.jsf?wec-appid=aoscalc&wec-locale=en_US#stay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathss56 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) @Andree'And this calculator https://www.centrelink.gov.au/custsite_aoscalc/aoscalc/financialCalPage.jsf?prg_id=34d2688b28984064b998d5e17948910b&wec-appid=aoscalc&page=1C0EADC1A5804952B374580CFFB9BDFD&wec-locale=en_US#stay Edited August 13, 2019 by Kathss56 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean T Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 6 hours ago, Linda Brown said: Hi Jellybean T, you're asking about Spanish police checks. We are processing ours through our Spanish solicitor. We had to go to the equivalent of centrelink here in Spain to prove our identification. It is all done on line and the check comes back on line. We are using an agent in Perth so we will scan it and send it on for her to get it translated and authenticated. Nothing is easy in Spain. Hope this helps. Thanks Linda, yes that does help. I’ve found our local office on line and will check it out tomorrow. As you say .. nothing is easy in Spain... have to start the process with our dog once we have the police report sorted. Where in Spain are you? We’re on the Costa Blanca near Benidorm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgie Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Thanks Linda, yes that does help. I’ve found our local office on line and will check it out tomorrow. As you say .. nothing is easy in Spain... have to start the process with our dog once we have the police report sorted. Where in Spain are you? We’re on the Costa Blanca near Benidorm.Hi Jellybean,I’ve completed many Spanish police certificates it’s easy....as long us you know the system[emoji3][emoji3] Solo en espyana.Go online and download Modelo790. Google how to complete Spanish police certificate in English.The certificate downloads in three sheets. They open on PDF format. Fill them out. As you fill out the top sheet the others automatically fill out.Print out and sign Take to your local bank and pay €3.78. The bank will give you an electronic stamped on the modelo 790. The bank keep one copy, you keep one copy and you send one to Madrid. You will need to send an authorised copy of your passport with the application. A notary will charge you about €15 for this. Include a stamped addressed A4 envelope as your return address. They will send to Oz as long as the postage is correct.Expect a return 6-8 weeks.Alternatively you can take the paperwork to local justice office. The addresses are all online. Polish up your best Spanglish and be prepared to wait. When your turn comes you present your paperwork and passport and if you are a Spanish resident you will get the certificate there and then. If not they have to apply to Madrid to check on the central register. They will contact you normally in a week or so to collect your certificate. Be warned they speak no English even in Madrid so unless you take a translator or are confident apply by post.If you private message me I can show you a completed form for you to see how to do it.When you receive your certificate....all three pages of it you will have to get it translated into English. Get it done it Spain it’s a fraction of the price of Australia. The second page has English as well as Spanish on it so I assume you don’t need it translated.David cerca de Torrevieja. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greece Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 12 hours ago, Marilyn said: @Greece how can you miss my timeline? Sorry! I really missed it!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greece Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 20 hours ago, Andree' said: Hi there, I received my requirement for further documents 7/8/2019 ( I applied 16/12/2015) Anyone know how much income for 3 assurers? ( dad, mom, and brother)I'm so confusing about that news. Congrats!!! Jan 2016 applicants can expect email in Two weeks now. Cheers in advance!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theballies Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 40 minutes ago, Greece said: Congrats!!! Jan 2016 applicants can expect email in Two weeks now. Cheers in advance!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hopefully!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysVet Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 35 minutes ago, theballies said: Hopefully!! Cross our fingers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH27 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I’m obviously over the moon that the queue now appears to be moving quickly Many congratulations to those who've been asked to supply further documents!! Yet somehow I’m feeling rather concerned. For years now the queue has only been moving about 4 months in every 12 months. . But in April this year 2019 the date being processed was July 2015 - now just 4 months later they are asking applicants in December 2015 to provide docs. - that’s 5 months movement in just 4 months - and all with a background of reduced immigrations. The number of parent visas has dropped from a potential 7175 per year to just 6000 or less Has there been a large drop out, more refusals by immi or what? We only really hear about the successes and obviously not all applicants are on this very helpful forum! Am I the only one who’s wondering what’s happening - I can’t see this movement carrying on much longer with fewer visas to be granted. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 @LindaH27 Without putting a damper on the mood - It used to move very quickly before the AOS was moved to Centrelink - the wait comes with the AOS it was 18 - 20 weeks (not sure what it is currently) - They also give you 70 days to submit your documents - I am on 173 and it took 4 months for them to grant me my visa from date of submitting docs & medical. I think this is great that they moving faster than the norm and hope it continues as I will be submitting my 143 next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosiejaq Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 29 minutes ago, Marilyn said: It used to move very quickly before the AOS was moved to Centrelink - the wait comes with the AOS it was 18 - 20 weeks (not sure what it is currently) - They also give you 70 days to submit your documents - I am on 173 and it took 4 months for them to grant me my visa from date of submitting docs & medical. I think this is great that they moving faster than the norm and hope it continues as I will be submitting my 143 next month. Are people mainly 173 or 143? As we’re still navigating Aos after being asked for docs etc in Feb 2019. Some of us take a little longer...what with med queries, new person on Aos....hope we hear something positive soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patience Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Hope this helps everyone https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/foi/files/2019/fa-190500418-document-released.PDF From this we can see more people tend to apply from April to June 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicky bajwa Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 All dears . Just got grant notification. Thanks to members Thanks dear LindaH27 for your posts. 1 1 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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