> Tony, you are a star!!!!!!!!
>
> From what you say, this does look like it's a feasible option
> afterall!
>
> FANTASTIC. I could kiss you!
>
> Obviously I will check it out with our agent tomorrow.
>
> I intend ringing the agent tomorrow anyway, it's just that I wanted to
> know tonight so I can discuss this with my father in UK. I didn't want
> to ring him and get his hopes up if it was a no-no from the start.
>
> The contributory parent visa is going to cost my parents a lot of
> money and they are of course prepared to pay it. They are law abiding
> citizens and have waited 30+ years to live in Aus so they hardly
> intend to do anything unless above board.
>
> If me and my brother can save my parents some money by them not having
> to rent a house in UK, and help them by ensuring they have least
> stress as poss, then we will. And this is perhaps a great way of
> helping my parents out. Jeez, they've looked after us all these years
> so it's the least we could do;-)
>
> Thanks again Tony. You have been extremely kind and helpful and I have
> really appreciated your help.Thanks.
>
> PS.Karma on its way [shame I can't give you double points!]
Hi Phoenix
The important proviso of my previous post is "as long as they get let
into Australia". There is a risk if they are questioned on arrival
at the airport that they could be assessed as non-genuine visitors
which would, at best, mean that they will allow them entry but put
the 8503 condition on their visa (by way of issuing a new visitor
visa or possibly a border visa) or, at worst, put them back on a
flight to the UK. If this were to happen, I think Jeremy would be
the Star and not me.
I'm sure Jeremy does not need me to defend him but I'm sure his post was
meant to emphasize the risk that is involved - anyway, it sounds like
you are getting professional advice and will be aware of all the
implications for all the different options you have.
Regards
Tony
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