when 676 visa is over...

[conniela]

Originally Posted by _shel

Of course state money is a handout it certainly is not self sufficiency, be it Aus, USA or the UK. We all pay into the coffers to enable those that can not work to live! Many people pay in their whole life but never take out bar provision of local services.

$21000 is that US or Aus? Because it wouldn't be enough in the eyes of DIAC either way. They usually require a min of $25k + an extra $5k for each dependent to show self sufficiency & the ability to support family.

Everyone in the US at around age 65 receives social security - the amount received is dependent on income and years worked. It is not a handout. You may be thinking of unemployment or SSI which is based on need.

I thank you for your input and will end the conversation here.

[baljinsi]

Originally Posted by conniela

Everyone in the US at around age 65 receives social security - the amount received is dependent on income and years worked. It is not a handout. You may be thinking of unemployment or SSI which is based on need.

I thank you for your input and will end the conversation here.

Hi Conniela,
I am recent permanent resident of AUS. I am from India and want to bring my parents here with me(51 Years old-47 Years old). Initially I am thinking to apply for tourist visa for my mom as she wants to stay with our 2 years old son. She says she is gonna miss him a lot ..
I hope we will get a tourist visa676 for her. So I want to know can my parents apply for any parents' visa at the same time? What amount I need to show as Assurance of Support?

Thanks for your inputs, I would also like to know how you managed the whole situation you were in--Thanks,
-Baljinsi