The Brand New PIO Parents Visa thread

[DavidandGill]

Speaking personally, 110% YES!!

 

I would with utmost happiness pay the licence fee if I could get BBC and C4. But each to his own!!

 

Mike

 

I agree - you can't be out and about at Sausage Sizzles every night - and beside Victoria gets cold in the winter and what's nicer than snuggling up for a night's good TV (not Australian) with a good bottle of wine (that might very well be Australian).

Cheers Gill :wink:

[jtct]

The idea of moving to Oz is to do Oz things, not Brit things like watch TV!! The trouble with Brits is when they go to a foreign country they want everything they had at home, why?? Might as well stay in the UK. :mad:

 

Matt

 

 

Don't mind a few things about the old country but I'm looking forward to a new adventure and plan to embrace the Aussie way of life if at all possible. If that means less TV that's fine by me. I watch far too much here in the UK especially when its cold and grey outside (much of the time - except for the last month)

[jtct]

The man from PSS has just left and we're well impressed. He noticed a picture of my daughter and her husband and remembered packing them up 6 years ago when they moved to Adelaide! He is now an estimator and was really helpful and efficient. Think we might go with them if their quote is similar to the others.

[Les Avalook]

Speaking personally, 110% YES!!

 

I would with utmost happiness pay the licence fee if I could get BBC and C4. But each to his own!!

 

Mike

 

I wrote to the BBC suggesting that they allow one to pay the UK Fee and they give you a pin number to sign on to iplayer when you live abroad, I did not get a reply.:nah:

 

If paying a 3rd party to do this works more fool the BBC.

[Les Avalook]

The idea of moving to Oz is to do Oz things, not Brit things like watch TV!! The trouble with Brits is when they go to a foreign country they want everything they had at home, why?? Might as well stay in the UK. :mad:

 

Matt

 

Had a good day Matt? :twitcy:

 

When I look at Oz homes with up to 50" TV in most rooms do they buy them just for show? :biggrin:

 

Hope it is going well for you and Lady matt. :wubclub:

 

Our flying visit at the end of the month will be too short to share a beer this time but hope to catch up with you in the near future. :notworthy:

[jtct]

Clive certainly wants a 40+ screen to watch all that lovely sport - I've got better things to do! (but I don't mind the cricket, not too worried about following the 'Crows' and we'll hopefully be settled in well before the Olympics which I plan to watch) I won't miss the UK soaps and many 'good' (IMO) series I enjoy are repeated .... eventually.

[MikenSueNW3]

I wrote to the BBC suggesting that they allow one to pay the UK Fee and they give you a pin number to sign on to iplayer when you live abroad, I did not get a reply.:nah:

 

If paying a 3rd party to do this works more fool the BBC.

 

I posted some while ago about being told by a friend's son who is Controller of something to do with IT at the Beeb, that this comes up internally every week! The programme and online lot are all keen, but the answer from the legal beagles is always the same – Rights! (Ie, for most programmes they only have the rights to broadcast in the UK.)

 

But I think BBC Worldwide is doing something to introduce an overseas online subscription channel – but it won't have the full range of programmes.

 

Mike

[Guest]

It is so easy to get British TV through your computer and simple to play it on your TV as all modern TVs have an HDMI connection. It is not "picture-perfect" but more than acceptable. All BBC channels, ITV channels and channel 4 channels are available with just a few programme exceptions (like "Match of the Day"). As well as the I-Player options it is possible to watch "live" if you are awake during a live broadcast! There are several Companies offering this facility; all of them cheaper than the BBC licence fee and apparently Legal!! So look through all the posts on this topic and I am sure you will find something to suit you. And yes! Australians love their TV and are not always following out-door pursuits; especially now when we are experiencing a cold snap. It was 8 degrees here in Sydney over night but a sunny day with 20 degrees forecast. I love it!

[PhoebeW]

Telly dosent bother me in UK or Oz to be honest but they do show the soaps here on Austar TV couple of months behind the UK but what the heck my SIL likes them :yes: but I'm dying to tell him what happens :biglaugh:

 

Phoebe

[Guest sirmatt101]

I wrote to the BBC suggesting that they allow one to pay the UK Fee and they give you a pin number to sign on to iplayer when you live abroad, I did not get a reply.:nah:

 

If paying a 3rd party to do this works more fool the BBC.

 

 

Hi Les is it true that you wrote a similar letter to MARMITE? :shocked:

 

Oh well, just going to have my breakfast of Oz cornflakes, with Oz sugar & milk, then some Oz toast & VEGEMITE. :biggrin:

 

Then we can sit down and watch Emmerdale, Coronation Street, Dancing on Ice, Eastenders & all the other UK programmes on Foxtel :daydreaming:

Cheers

 

Matt

[Guest sirmatt101]

Had a good day Matt? :twitcy:

 

When I look at Oz homes with up to 50" TV in most rooms do they buy them just for show? :biggrin:

 

Hope it is going well for you and Lady matt. :wubclub:

 

Our flying visit at the end of the month will be too short to share a beer this time but hope to catch up with you in the near future. :notworthy:

 

Hi Les. Actually we bought a 47" TV for the lounge, its really good for watching a good DVD on! Or the family pics!

 

Its a pity there won't be time for a stubby with a slice of toast & vegemite when you are out here, but when you finally do make the move, there will be one waiting for you!

 

We are getting on great, now settled into my two jobs, certainly making the bank account a bit more healthier, trouble is I don't have time to watch any TV anymore!! :laugh:

 

All the best

 

Matt

 

[mengancun]

hello,

 

can someone please give me an idea of how long DIAC will acknowlege our CPV application after it reaches their office?

 

I sent the CPV for my mother from Adelaide, and it was deliverd to them the next day. Still have not heard anything from them since last week.

 

Thank you and regards,

[MikenSueNW3]

hello,

 

can someone please give me an idea of how long DIAC will acknowlege our CPV application after it reaches their office?

 

I sent the CPV for my mother from Adelaide, and it was deliverd to them the next day. Still have not heard anything from them since last week.

 

Thank you and regards,

 

G'day

In our case, last year, it took 2–3 weeks, but was backdated a week or so – it's the official "acknowledgement date" that matters.

 

But if you haven't heard in that time, best to contact them.

 

Mike

[Les Avalook]

hello,

 

can someone please give me an idea of how long DIAC will acknowlege our CPV application after it reaches their office?

 

I sent the CPV for my mother from Adelaide, and it was deliverd to them the next day. Still have not heard anything from them since last week.

 

Thank you and regards,

 

As MikenSue said 2-3 weeks is the norm, you will see the money taken first. :biggrin:

[sandch]

G'day Cath

 

Have a look at these sites:–

 

http://www.my-expat-network.co.uk/index.html and

 

http://www.viewtvabroad.com/

 

I don't know how well they work; does anyone else?

 

Mike

 

Hello

 

I used a VPN service for a month (scothost), but it kept freezing. More annoying than worth the bother really. The F1 coverage is unbelievably poor in Oz, but then it was in the UK too before it went to the BBC.

 

If we live in Oz we have to get used to the rampant commercialism. As in the UK Sky TV where you pay an expensive subscription for having your programs interrupted by ads. Pure co-incidence I'm sure, that it's a News International company.:frown:

[sandch]

Hi

This is what we are planning to do when we get to Aus - do you watch the programmes on your PC or have you been able to connect up your TV - if so, how? I am currently researching a couple of fairly inexpensive software programmes that will record TV programmes on to a PC external hard-drive with a view to buying an Aussie Digi Set top box with a USB connection to watch them on the TV - our concern is the time difference, and we don't want to download programmes because of internet speeds/limits etc. I understand that simply watching a programme is streaming rather than downloading and so does not affect the download limits. Any advice would be appreciated. Aussie TV adverts drive us mental - especially those ones that are put on for 5 minutes before the last 2 minutes of the show!

Thanks Gill

 

Streaming / downloading = same thing. The data still has to flow (download is better because you can then watch it without the "pauses" which can happen on a slow connection)!

 

Cheers

 

Steve

[Guest]

Yes I use viewtvabroad and 95% of the time it is fine. I have other friends who use it and they are all pretty pleased. We tried Foxtel but there were so few programmes which appealed to us that it was a monthly expense we did not need.

Happy viewing

Marian

[Guest Shimmer Girl]

Hi all,

 

I'm new to this thread, BTW I'm an only child and planing to lodge 175 application in May. While filling 175 online application I came across "NON migrating dependents/ Other family members" I have couple of questions needing your help.

 

 

 

1. Since I'm the only child I'm planing to take my parents once I settle down (in 2-3 years) therefore do I have to mention my parents under "NON migrating dependents" ?
   
2. If I list them under that category do I have to submit medicals/ IELTS for my parents as well?
   
3. If I list my parents under "Other family members" is it possible for me to lodge an application under parent visa scheme in a future date?
   

 

 

Any help would be highly appreciated!!!

[Linday]

Hi all,

 

I'm new to this thread, BTW I'm an only child and planing to lodge 175 application in May. While filling 175 online application I came across "NON migrating dependents/ Other family members" I have couple of questions needing your help.

 

 

 

1. Since I'm the only child I'm planing to take my parents once I settle down (in 2-3 years) therefore do I have to mention my parents under "NON migrating dependents" ?

2. If I list them under that category do I have to submit medicals/ IELTS for my parents as well?

3. If I list my parents under "Other family members" is it possible for me to lodge an application under parent visa scheme in a future date?

Hi

 

Non migrating dependants are anyone who is financially dependent on you, eg any children who may not be migrating. It is very difficult to prove that parents are dependant on you unless you are from a country which has this culture. Normally parents are not 'dependants'.

 

 

However, I understand that dependants also have to undergo the medical, whether migrating or not. Not sure about IELTS.

 

 

Maybe post this in the general migration forum as a separate thread as I am sure there are lots of people who have come across this.

[Guest Shimmer Girl]

Hi all,

 

I'm new to this thread, BTW I'm an only child and planing to lodge 175 application in May. While filling 175 online application I came across "NON migrating dependents/ Other family members" I have couple of questions needing your help.

 

 

 

1. Since I'm the only child I'm planing to take my parents once I settle down (in 2-3 years) therefore do I have to mention my parents under "NON migrating dependents" ?

2. If I list them under that category do I have to submit medicals/ IELTS for my parents as well?

3. If I list my parents under "Other family members" is it possible for me to lodge an application under parent visa scheme in a future date?

 

Hi

 

Non migrating dependants are anyone who is financially dependent on you, eg any children who may not be migrating. It is very difficult to prove that parents are dependant on you unless you are from a country which has this culture. Normally parents are not 'dependants'.

 

 

However, I understand that dependants also have to undergo the medical, whether migrating or not. Not sure about IELTS.

 

 

Maybe post this in the general migration forum as a separate thread as I am sure there are lots of people who have come across this.

 

 

Thank you very much Lindy,:hug:

 

True parents are financially not dependent on me at the moment, but since I'm the only child when they go older and older they will become emotionally dependent on me. Based on financial criteria if I classify them as Other family members will it affect in future when I try to lodge a parents visa? I hope what I'm trying to ask is clear... :spinny:Actually that is the reason why I post this question in this thread as you guys got lot experience with various parent visas.

[MikenSueNW3]

Hi all,

 

I'm new to this thread, BTW I'm an only child and planing to lodge 175 application in May. While filling 175 online application I came across "NON migrating dependents/ Other family members" I have couple of questions needing your help.

 

 

 

1. Since I'm the only child I'm planing to take my parents once I settle down (in 2-3 years) therefore do I have to mention my parents under "NON migrating dependents" ?

2. If I list them under that category do I have to submit medicals/ IELTS for my parents as well?

3. If I list my parents under "Other family members" is it possible for me to lodge an application under parent visa scheme in a future date?

 

 

Any help would be highly appreciated!!!

 

G'Day Shimmer

 

I would think that, unless your parents are actually dependent on you, then (3) is your option – you can sponsor them (eg, for a "contributory" 173 or 143 visa) once you are "settled" permanent resident. This usually means two years, but less may be acceptable with adequate evidence. It is the route most of us on this forum have taken or are taking. Once the forms are lodged, it currently takes about a year for processing – used to be double that. The non-contributory (much cheaper) visa can take up to 20 years!

 

For info, see http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/family/ and http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/books3.htm

 

Keep shimmering and

Good luck, Mike

[Guest Shimmer Girl]

G'Day Shimmer

 

I would think that, unless your parents are actually dependent on you, then (3) is your option – you can sponsor them (eg, for a "contributory" 173 or 143 visa) once you are "settled" permanent resident. This usually means two years, but less may be acceptable with adequate evidence. It is the route most of us on this forum have taken or are taking. Once the forms are lodged, it currently takes about a year for processing – used to be double that. The non-contributory (much cheaper) visa can take up to 20 years!

 

For info, see http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/family/ and http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/books3.htm

 

Keep shimmering and

Good luck, Mike

 

Dear Mike,

Thank you very much for the descriptive answer!:hug: need a little clarification,

 

 

1. I was under the impression that if I list my parents as "Non immigrating dependents" in 175 application now, would it be a plus point for them once I lodge a parents visa application in future?

2. What is the actual purpose of the "Non immigrating dependents" column?

 

Kind regards

[Linday]

Hi

 

I think the answer lies around the definition of 'dependent'.

 

The purpose of the non-migrating dependents question is to determine if there are any dependents, such as a child who maybe lives with another parent or a vulnerable adult, who might later then have the right to emigrate to join their parent, hence the need for a medical. I do know that if any dependants included in the application fail the medical, the application is refused. Not sure if this applies to non-migrating as well.

 

As said before, parents cannot really be classed as dependent. It is very difficult to prove that your parents are dependents. This might apply in a third world country where there is little or no social security system, such as India, where it is usual for children to be financially responsible for their parents. If you are in the UK it is likely that your parents will be in receipt of some form of income, either earned, social security or a pension so they will not be classed as 'dependent'. DIAC are very strict about this. I am assuming you are in the UK. So you would not be able to include your parents as any kind of dependents in your application. If it were that easy we would all be doing it!

 

You will be able to sponsor your parents for a parent visa once you are deemed to be 'settled' in Australia.

[MikenSueNW3]

Dear Mike,

Thank you very much for the descriptive answer!:hug: need a little clarification,

 

 

1. I was under the impression that if I list my parents as "Non immigrating dependents" in 175 application now, would it be a plus point for them once I lodge a parents visa application in future?

2. What is the actual purpose of the "Non immigrating dependents" column?

 

Kind regards

 

G'Day again Shimmer

 

I think Linday has said more or less all regarding dependents.

 

There's no need to worry about whether your parents qualify to join you – the two main qualifications are that you, in Oz, represent a majority or at least half of their children – ie, you have no more than one sibling outside Australia; and that you, as sponsor, are "settled" in Oz.

 

Otherwise, the only "qualification" is the ability to pay if they go for the relatively quick (±1 year) "contributory" route, which costs a total of over $A70,000 for two people :shocked:, or for the much slower (up to 20 years) but much cheaper non-contributory visa (see Booklet 3).

 

IF IF IF they come to visit you in Oz on tourist visa that does NOT have a "no further stay" condition attached, then they are allowed to apply for a non-contributory visa while in Oz, and would then normally by given a "bridging visa" allowing them to stay for the intervening 20-odd years. But I'm not sure what happens if they want to return to the UK (or wherever) in the meantime, to sort out their affairs.

 

I think you'd probably be well advised to have at least a chat with a good migration agent – you may or may not have to pay a fee, but you shouldn't be held to processing your parents' visa application through said agent if you don't want to. I can't recommend anyone in particular but I know some other people have found Alan Collett of Go Matilda to be good. I don't think he contributes to this forum, but I'll send you a private message with his details (look at the "welcome" line at the top of the page, and click to read this).

 

Again, good luck!

Mike

[peewit]

As somebody said "Watching the FA Cup on ITV.Com It's like viewing a sh*t game of FIFA on a Nintendo DS embedded in a copy of Exchange & Mart"

A bit like watching Formula 1 on HD One.

By the way, streaming means watching it live where you are at the mercy of the broadband connection for quality and hence the frequent stalls and fuzzy pictures, whereas downloading means saving the programme to hard disk while you are out at the beach and then being able to watch the item in broadcast quality at a convenient time.

 

Peewit