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Immigration Daily News URGENT UPDATE: 6:47pm 30/05/2014 Aus EST: End of the road for non-contributory parent visas and ‘other family' visas
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URGENT UPDATE: 6:47pm 30/05/2014 Aus EST: End of the road for non-contributory parent visas and ‘other family' visas
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In the latest migration programme, more places have been made available for the reunion of the closest of family members, partners and children and ‘contributory-parents’. These places have been taken from the other family and parent (non-contributory) categories to maintain the balance of the programme, according to DIBP.
Perhaps the writing has been on the wall for a long time given the lengthy wait periods for the non-contributory parent visas and “Other Family Visa” (which incorporates the aged parent, carer visa and aged dependent relative).
The Budget 2014-2015 has now made it clear that these visas will cease shortly. This is likely to happen before or by the end of this financial year.
“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.
Once it ceases, each parent application will be expected to contribute a substantial amount of money as part of the application. Together with the application fees this can come up to about $50,000.00. No date has been set as to when DIBP will stop accepting applications. It would be no surprise if DIBP is inundated with applications in the coming weeks as it is unlikely that lodged applications will be affected by the change, although no details have been released.
It is a sad tilt in favour of youth and wealth.
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Sunday, 25 May 2014It means that if me and my partner (both as the only child) wanna reunite with our parents (4 contributory parents), we need to pay around $220,000. And actually we had no choice, we have no siblings to keep accompany with parents or look after them when they need it... To be frank, it's cruel...
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Monday, 02 June 2014
oh, did they forget to tell you that the price increases every half year from now? so hurry up! it is a sale price at the moment. thanks to the government.
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Monday, 26 May 2014
I don't know about other kinds of visa but do have a concern if government scrap non-contributory parent visa. People thinks that taking care of migrant's parents are put extra load on Australian healthcare system. But these guys doesn't get all the benefits from day one. They have to live for another 10 years in Australia to get all Pension benefits and needless to say they are still helpful for retail industry.
Believe me not every parents want to live here in Australia for a long period of time as no one like to leave their friends behind and start a new life in new country. All they want is to get rid of all procedures in their old age to come and visit their loved one. Now, speaking of the statistics, young people doesn't look at past statistics to take decision. They look into growth of the economy and future with their partner/kids/parents. Now, the person who worked so hard to save 100K for his future home initial payment won't spend all of them on their parents but live in agony to find another way. Not to mention that nowadays developing countries are growing so fast that migrant might even think to go back to home. So, all the money they saved, they contributed to super would go out of Australia. Is this the definition of sustainable economy? Will you consider the statistics generated after that for future decision? If government thinks so then best of luck with the future.
If I speak of myself, I left left a decent job in India and came here dreaming of better life style in beautiful Australia and indeed it is. But now I think that whether I should save money for home load in Australia or to buy good house back in India where I can easily live my life afterwards with my family. See the statistics over there - I am not worried about economy and growth. Not everything is in control of the Australian government but sadly they are not realizing that. :-( -
Friday, 30 May 2014
The closing date for non contibutory 103 has been announced
It's 2nd June - last apps 1st June midnight. Too late
Now for most people getting documents together.
I have missed out too. -
Friday, 30 May 2014
Hey Chris Where do you see this info? Immi page still says "The date of cessation will be announced shortly."
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Monday, 02 June 2014
The immi emailed me this information on Friday, and my immigration officer confirmed
This also. -
Friday, 30 May 2014
As we all know, childcare costs have gone through the roof. Certainly, the aged parents have been a blessing to families with children for the fact that they have been able to look after the grand children whilst both parents are at work. These aged parents have contributed immensely to the economy by way of reducing child care expenses. Unfortunately, there is no mechanism to capture actual dollar value of their contribution to the economy, but I'm confident that the benefits out way the costs! I'm disappointed with this government for withdrawing the parent visas and never going to vote for them ever again!!!
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Thursday, 12 June 2014
My parents were advised by IMMI to come to Australia on an E visitors visa and then apply for a bridging visa when lodging their aged parent visa. They did so and were not informed that the Aged parent visa was going to be cancelled. They landed on 9th June, missing the deadline by 7 days. They are self funding and were going to buy a house, pay and for private medical cover thereby contributing to the economy. Now they have to find $92000 to apply for a visa which means that they will live in poverty once they buy a house. They are both nearly 80. I understand if elderly people want to come here for a free ride but my parents have both worked hard all their lives. My brother is a Cop and I am a Nurse. We both give heart and soul to Australia. I am so upset.I wanted their remaining days to be with their children. It may not happen.
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Thursday, 26 June 2014
Hi, is there any possibility to reopen non contribute parent visa
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Thursday, 26 June 2014
Well as per my previous comment, my parents are returning to the UK. Tony Abbott is so shortsighted. My parents would have been self funded and able to be near their children should they fall ill. They would have contributed to the economy of Australia. My mother is distraught.
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Friday, 27 June 2014
Hi, I wanted to put non contribut parent visa but that one close so someone advise me what should I do? I do not want to put contribut parent visa that so costly. What do u think non contribut paren visa will start again soon.
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Thursday, 21 August 2014
Well most of the comments above really tell express the harsh judgement taken by the govt.
All what I would have liked was to let our parents have 10-20 years tourist visa with multiple entry with a clause that they should have some insurance here. I am happy to support all their needs here which I think is our duty and responsibility but then it gives them the freedom to go back or come again whenever they want. The huge amount being sought now for filing Parents' PR Visa is completely absurd, inhumane and insensitive. -
Thursday, 21 August 2014
I totally agree with you Deepak. If we are taking full financial, social, emotional responsibility of our parents, Govt should have no problem with this.
Making money on uniting family members is inhumane.
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As a skilled migrant to Australia myself, I agree that more places should be allocated to the economy oriented migration programme to tackle the demographic tsunami. And parents to be granted Australia residency should "contribute" to alleviate the pressure on Australia's pension and medical systems as they haven't paid any tax in the country before. Yet the question is, how much should they contribute to qualify for PR? Now the Australian government is charging almost $110,000 for the settlement of 2 parents. How did they come up with this price? Does it really make sense? I wonder.
Thanks to China's One-child policy, young Chinese migrants of my generation are mostly the only children of our families. It's really sad that family reunion, which is highly valued in eastern cultures, is made impossible by the cessation of non-contributory visa classes while our parents are in their 60s and 70s.