New Life Down Under Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Hello Perth Poms Many of you know I ocassionally contribute to this site, when time permits but usually only to give people advance warning wherever possible of important changes in legislation.. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND MAY EFFECT MANY PERTHPOMS Following on from the Federal Budget this week, the Abbott Govt have announced that the Aged Parent, Remaining Relative and Carer visa will be axed. A date has not been announced but it is felt that this is likely to be before the end of the financial year and may be within the next week or two (could be less.) IMHO this sadly means that only those parents with a spare $50k will be able to move to Australia. It has allowed more places for partner visas in the programme as well. For anyone with parents on shore who are thinking of moving you may wish to get your 804 app in NOW!!! Go and see your Registered Migration Agent immediately to discuss the impact of these changes. This is not good news for the many parents out there who just do not have the huge amount of money required for a Contrib Parent The Family Stream will refocus on meeting the increasing demand for close family reunions. The additional partner and child places will be made available as a result of the cessation of new applications from the other family and parent (non-contributory) places. This cessation will also enable faster processing of existing applications," states the Budget Paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Life Down Under Posted May 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Get those 804's and 103's in asap . Give your parents the options for the future/ I reckon there will be a huge flood of applications within the next couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest10912 Posted May 17, 2014 Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Get those 804's and 103's in asap . Give your parents the options for the future/ I reckon there will be a huge flood of applications within the next couple of weeks. I am not necessarily convinced it is a good idea ... wont they just sit there for years and years on end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Life Down Under Posted May 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2014 Well of course it is not a good idea if you have a spare $50K and want an immediate solution, or not a good idea if you were not going to apply! This message is for the 100's of parents who can not afford the luxury of queue jumping. However, if you have family overseas who think they MAY wish to emigrate in the future $ 3K is a very little amount to keep your options open. Also for those parents onshore visiting they may look at lodging and remaining on a BVA whilst their application is processed. Also their are many people whose only option is the Remaining Relative or Carer, these will be closed for good, therefore not giving some people any option whatsoever of emigrating. Personally I would rather gamble $3K and sit in a queue than decide a few years down the line and then find out that the door is closed forever. Rumour is these streams will be closing before the end of the financial year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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