> Hi Phoenix,
>
> Can you stop that baby's lips? Makes me think it's going to do a
> little posit, and I find myself reaching for the wipes :-) We've
> avoided projectile vomits with the current baby at our place but the
> earlier versions were quite good at it.
>
> OK, well you'll need to be here for two years to sponsor a parent
> normally, so you're right that in theory the earliest date for
> applying would be July, not June but if you've got a good argument for
> going under the two years DIMIA in Australia will normally be quite
> accommodating.
>
> I think you've confused the CPV (contributory parent visa) with the
> old retirement visa - there's no income requirement for a CPV.
>
> And yes, many people making an onshore family visa application have
> told a porky on their arrival card (only visiting when intending to
> stay longer); doesn't make it any easier though, and of course an
> agent who told you it was ok would probably be inciting you to breach
> the Migration Act.
>
> Cheers,
>
> George Lombard
>
> www.austimmigration.com.au
PMSL......eee George, everyone tells me my baby avatar piccie is cute.
It's the first time anyone's said it looks like it's going to be
sick...lol ..and you must be a very brave man to have more sproglets if
you've had earlier "sicky" versions. Some of us never learn do
we!....lol
Anyways m8, if anyone feels sick at the moment it's me :-(
I'm sick with worry and trepidation over my parents visa. They want to
come here soooo badly and as they've worked hard all their lives and
want nothing from no-one [they are absolutly 100% self sufficent] and
they have no intentions of sponging from the Australian government or to
do anything at all illegal that would jeopardise their visa chances,
then I wish to make it possible for them too. If anything, they will be
investing in the Aussie economy as they will be buying property and of
course spending their money in Australia.
As you know, there is a large down-payment [bond] to be paid so it's not
a cheap visa, especially for retirees. My parents are law abiding,
honest people who, like others on here who have applied, have worked
hard all their lives. They now wish to spend the Autumn of their lives
here in Aus and if I can do anything to help them in this, then I shall
do, just as anyone would.
Thanks for your response re the two year mark BTW. This is VERY useful.
Although I have to say, my parents dont mind waiting and really don't
want to be "pushy" and expect anything special.
The other bit of good news you gave is re income. I have just finished a
project ahead of schedule [to my disadvantage as I could have worked
there longer and earned a lot more money] and so I am currently not
working therefor have no income [except for hubbies]. We have savings
[we lead frugal lives ;-)] and so we can manage however I was concerned
about not earning a salary. I did wonder if this would unnecessarily
affect my parents visa application and so in this respect you have now
eased the stress and pressure somewhat .
George, JAJ mentioned that approx 10-15% of applications fail the
medicals. Would you be able to shed some light onto the sorts of
things likely to fail? My mother is diabetic and has high blood
pressure, both of which are under control using medication, diet and
lots of exorcise. My mums doctor has said he has no concerns, indeed
my mother now goes to the gym 3/4 times a week and has given up
smoking. Dad on the other hand, has spondilosis of the spine [erosion
of bones in his neck] ....and he takes ordinary strong painkillers for
this, although he is not taking prescribed medication [he pretends
he's a tough ole cookie ;-)].
I would imagine most Contributory Parent visa applicants are at an age
where it is expected there will be some medical history of some sorts
[hence the bond to be paid].....but what medical conditions would be
classed as a visa failure? Would you know?
To any contributory visa holder please dont be offended by the above
comment. I am trying to cover every avenue and the above statement may
make you guys sound old but I can tell you, I'm not too far
behind....and if my parents are anything to go by, then they knock spots
off me! They run around like mad lunatics, enjoying life ....and haven't
got time to grow old gracefully...lol
Anyway's ---cheers again George...and good luck with your newest model
of sproglet..Is it Mk3 or Mk4 next?.....lol
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