Hi Jim
Great to hear you have finally moved to Aus. It sounds like you have a lovely house and are enjoying your new life.
I have been following this thread with interest as my parents are intending on applying for the CPV next year and was wondering how you'd all gone on. So it's great to hear all worked out well.
I asked a question last night I opened up a new thread as I didn't want to hijack this one on whether CPV's can be obtained on shore?
My parents are intending to put their house up for sale as early as March next year due to the housing market probs and rather than them going into rented accommodation in UK, I was wondering if they could come here to Aus and live with us whilst they apply. Of course we realise this is a gamble as living here is not a "fait au compli" sp? to gaining the visa.
Unfortunately, my parents cannot apply until July next year as we have to be "settled" I think this means over 2 years in Aus and or citizenship? and also my father will qualify on annual pension salary after next June when he retires.
I was wondering if you had ever considered an on-shore application or if you or anyone on here has heard of anyone doing this?
Anyways, just wanted to say I'm pleased it's all worked out well and to say Thanks to all on here who contributed as it has certainly helped people like me and my parents in terms of gaining a clearer insight.
Cheers - Phoenix
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