Alphagirl Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Hi there, i arrived in Perth on 9th January, 2015 with a Contributary Parent Visa 173. As I wasn't sure if I'd like it here, I thought I'd best not fork out $40,000 as it would take half my pension lump sum. So, with the 173 visa, which lasted 2 years & cost $24,000, I'd have time to decide. I was told that after 2 years I could then pay the remaining $16,000. Before you kind people ask why not apply for the free visa for aged parents, I approached them about it & was told that would be fine, but there was currently a 20 year waiting list. Now to the crux of the matter, which is ive looked at the fees online, & it states its $19,000!! Is there any way I can address this with them, or even change boats mid-stream & apply for a cheaper parent visa? HELP!!! Thanks for your precious time.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Hi Alphagirl. Unfortunately whoever told you that you simply pay the balance if you adopt the 2 step strategy didn't understand that the overall cost of applying via a 2 step strategy is more than applying for the permanent CPV from the outset. If you are "aged" (as defined - over 65 currently) you might look at a subclass 804 Aged Parent visa. Which isn't free, I hasten to add. Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphagirl Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Hi Alan, Thank you so much for that very useful piece of information. I shall now look at the website, to see the price comparison between an 804 & a 143. Sadly, I have a nasty feeling that as I have the 173, I shall have to follow through with the 143. Thanks again Alan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clari Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 Hi Alan, just seen your post and am currently applying for the 173, just wondering how you got on and if your had to pay the 19k onto of the 24k you already paid? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 16 hours ago, clari said: Hi Alan, just seen your post and am currently applying for the 173, just wondering how you got on and if your had to pay the 19k onto of the 24k you already paid? thanks Hi clari. I'm a registered migration agent - so I didn't need to pay anything! Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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