Arashtinbenmik Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 On 08/10/2020 at 20:30, purplealster said: Ok thank you. My Mum applied for the 143 in September 2016. So close to processing dates and yet so far! My mum applied 19 NOV , and I am worrying about time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arashtinbenmik Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Any updates for 143?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieRoo Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 2nd vac request received today… wooooohoooo!!! 2 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH27 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 29 minutes ago, SusieRoo said: 2nd vac request received today… wooooohoooo!!! Congratulations !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH27 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 1 hour ago, SusieRoo said: 2nd vac request received today… wooooohoooo!!! Congratulations !! Are you onshore? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieRoo Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 53 minutes ago, LindaH27 said: Congratulations !! Are you onshore? Thanks Linda, yes we are still here in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anks Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 1 hour ago, SusieRoo said: Thanks Linda, yes we are still here in the UK So you are offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie1234 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 My heart is breaking for this family. This is utterly inexcusable. Why on earth issue the visa in the first place? I can't begin to imagine what the family is going through. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8833015/Letters-grandad-DESPERATE-Australia-live-final-years-family.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, Ollie1234 said: My heart is breaking for this family. This is utterly inexcusable. Why on earth issue the visa in the first place? I can't begin to imagine what the family is going through. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8833015/Letters-grandad-DESPERATE-Australia-live-final-years-family.html There's something that doesn't make sense here. How could he get issued with a "bridging visa" if he's in the UK? I wonder if he applied for a Parents Visa while in Australia, got his bridging visa, then thought he could just toddle back to the UK to sell his house and settle up - not realising that would render the bridging visa invalid. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Marisawright said: There's something that doesn't make sense here. How could he get issued with a "bridging visa" if he's in the UK? I wonder if he applied for a Parents Visa while in Australia, got his bridging visa, then thought he could just toddle back to the UK to sell his house and settle up - not realising that would render the bridging visa invalid. Definitely odd. Probably got a tourist visa then all tourist travel was stopped I should imagine though he's not doing himself any favours by promoting the medical reasons for him moving, they could equally play against him in the visa medical. His family could go back and look after him though, no such bans in reverse 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Yes, no BV will be granted if outside Australia. Either he has a BVB, or is trying to get back to Australia on a visitor visa - which won't be an option at this time. Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Alan Collett said: Yes, no BV will be granted if outside Australia. Either he has a BVB, or is trying to get back to Australia on a visitor visa - which won't be an option at this time. Best regards. Theyre letting him in apparently. Emotional blackmail obviously works! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, Quoll said: Theyre letting him in apparently. Emotional blackmail obviously works! The power of the media! I've said it before, and I'm sure I'll say it again! Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH27 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Yet another reason why i think they will look at discontinuing 804 - there’s been a few stories where people have come in on 804 and when they finally reach processing they fail the Medicals and are told to leave . This then leads to media Outcry but people arrive on this visa knowing that it carries no guarantees and In fact costs Australia a lot of money in the costs involved with looking after aged and ill people. I’m surprised if he was given a BVB after his first arrival in May this year as the borders were already closed? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 11 minutes ago, LindaH27 said: Yet another reason why i think they will look at discontinuing 804 - there’s been a few stories where people have come in on 804 and when they finally reach processing they fail the Medicals and are told to leave . This then leads to media Outcry but people arrive on this visa knowing that it carries no guarantees and In fact costs Australia a lot of money in the costs involved with looking after aged and ill people. I’m surprised if he was given a BVB after his first arrival in May this year as the borders were already closed? A subclass 602 (Medical Treatment) visa is the go to strategy when onshore subclass 804 visa applicants fail the medical examination. Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH27 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Alan Collett said: A subclass 602 (Medical Treatment) visa is the go to strategy when onshore subclass 804 visa applicants fail the medical examination. Best regards. Thank you Alan- but I’m still confused as to how he got a BVB if the borders were closed and only PR and citizens were allowed to return ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Just now, LindaH27 said: Thank you Alan- but I’m still confused as to how he got a BVB if the borders were closed and only PR and citizens were allowed to return ? I doubt that he did, to be honest. I interpret the story as follows: * Granted a BVA when application lodged in May 2020. * Decided to depart Australia to return to the UK. * Now trying to get back to Australia and couldn't get a visitor visa - or couldn't get permission to arrive on his already granted visitor visa - until today. Does that make sense in the context of the article in the DM? This is what it says in The Australian newspaper - nothing here about what type of BV he has/had (which perhaps isn't surprising as journos generally aren't across the detail): Mr Ward, a British citizen, was granted a bridging visa in May while his Aged Parent visa was processed. He subsequently sold his house and car and had been due to board a flight from London to Sydney on Sunday afternoon. His doctor believes he is now at risk of a stroke if the matter is left unresolved for a prolonged time, as he is experiencing significant anxiety and depression because of the ongoing saga. Mr Ward had applied for an exemption to travel to Australia, as required under COVID-19 restrictions, but was denied by government bureaucrats four days before his flight was to take off, despite having the bridging visa. Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip1 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, Alan Collett said: I doubt that he did, to be honest. I interpret the story as follows: * Granted a BVA when application lodged in May 2020. * Decided to depart Australia to return to the UK. * Now trying to get back to Australia and couldn't get a visitor visa - or couldn't get permission to arrive on his already granted visitor visa - until today. Does that make sense in the context of the article in the DM? This is what it says in The Australian newspaper - nothing here about what type of BV he has/had (which perhaps isn't surprising as journos generally aren't across the detail): Mr Ward, a British citizen, was granted a bridging visa in May while his Aged Parent visa was processed. He subsequently sold his house and car and had been due to board a flight from London to Sydney on Sunday afternoon. His doctor believes he is now at risk of a stroke if the matter is left unresolved for a prolonged time, as he is experiencing significant anxiety and depression because of the ongoing saga. Mr Ward had applied for an exemption to travel to Australia, as required under COVID-19 restrictions, but was denied by government bureaucrats four days before his flight was to take off, despite having the bridging visa. Best regards. In the few days since he learnt he couldn’t fly (bearing in mind up until that date he thought all was good to the point of selling everything) his doctor has managed to diagnose he has anxiety, depression and may even have stroke on the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH27 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, Alan Collett said: I doubt that he did, to be honest. I interpret the story as follows: * Granted a BVA when application lodged in May 2020. * Decided to depart Australia to return to the UK. * Now trying to get back to Australia and couldn't get a visitor visa - or couldn't get permission to arrive on his already granted visitor visa - until today. Does that make sense in the context of the article in the DM? This is what it says in The Australian newspaper - nothing here about what type of BV he has/had (which perhaps isn't surprising as journos generally aren't across the detail): Mr Ward, a British citizen, was granted a bridging visa in May while his Aged Parent visa was processed. He subsequently sold his house and car and had been due to board a flight from London to Sydney on Sunday afternoon. His doctor believes he is now at risk of a stroke if the matter is left unresolved for a prolonged time, as he is experiencing significant anxiety and depression because of the ongoing saga. Mr Ward had applied for an exemption to travel to Australia, as required under COVID-19 restrictions, but was denied by government bureaucrats four days before his flight was to take off, despite having the bridging visa. Best regards. Thanks again Alan - as you say the “power of the media” !! Probably every parent who has applied for a visa in the last few years could argue that the long waits are contributing to problems with their physical and mental health as stress and anxiety definitely cause big problems !! Now the gentleman concerned just needs to see if he’s lucky enough to get a flight as well - unless media attention helps there too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, Tulip1 said: In the few days since he learnt he couldn’t fly (bearing in mind up until that date he thought all was good to the point of selling everything) his doctor has managed to diagnose he has anxiety, depression and may even have stroke on the way! And all these ills will fade away in the spring time sunshine of Australia! We do what we have to do ... Best regards. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Jane Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 11 hours ago, SusieRoo said: 2nd vac request received today… wooooohoooo!!! Great news, can you enter Australia on a 173 at this time? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visa-processing-timelines-the-gory-details/ Might be of interest to some - following receipt of information from the Department ... Best regards. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arti Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Alan Collett said: https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visa-processing-timelines-the-gory-details/ Might be of interest to some - following receipt of information from the Department ... Best regards. So informative, thank you Alan. About 'raising similar level of public awareness' Do online petitions with the govt work? Edited October 15, 2020 by Arti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH27 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 11 minutes ago, Arti said: So informative, thank you Alan. Looks like public outcry is the only way for this to get any attention Do online petitions with the govt work? Try asking your local MP to raise in Parliament. Seem to remember someone on here doing that and it did get raised. Was a few years ago though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy Adelaide Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 On 14/10/2020 at 07:54, LindaH27 said: Congratulations !! Are you onshore? Big congrats. Are you planning to apply to 143 as soon as your visa is granted (when you are still in UK)? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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