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I have two brothers in the United States that I don't communicate with, or get along with, I have not seen or talked to them for years. I have a brother in Austraila that I would like to live with since I have no other family here. My parents are both dead, and I'm all alone here. I'm 55 years old and receive V.A. pension.
I am looking to emigrate to Melbourne. My father has lived there for over 25 years and is a citizen. He owns a building firm but wants to retire in 3 year's time. He would like me to take over the business and is willing to sponsor me. He has no other relatives in Australia to take over the firm and he doesn't want to shut it down. I am a full time student who will be graduating in two month's time. I know there is the child immigration route but I believe I am too old as I am 23. Could you please tell me what options i have to allow me to emigrate (if any). Furthermore my brother is an Australian who was born in Melbourne, I lived there for 4 years until my mother decided to take the family home after the marriage to my dad failed. Surely I must have some way of gaining an Oz visa.
Assurance of Support question. We have just received a message from our assurer that they have been asked to lodge the bond money within 14 days - Does this mean subject to medical and police clearance we are in??? Please tell us yes!!!
Should I celebrate yet? Our assurer received a letter from centre link this morning to request that she pay in our bond money. We have not had medicals or police check requested or done yet? What does this mean?
What about my children's education?
What reasons do they have for emigrating?
What are most emigrants looking for?
Do emigrants fall into any categories?

Questions & Answers
I have two brothers in the United States that I don't communicate with, or get along with, I have not seen or talked to them for years. I have a brother in Austraila that I would like to live with since I have no other family here. My parents are both dead, and I'm all alone here. I'm 55 years old and receive V.A. pension.
	It would appear that your best option at present would be a retirement visa, this would require further assessment of your financial situation and the capital and income you have to transfer to Australia. A second option would be a remaining relative visa, under this option, major problems are raised due to the fact you are not the last remaining relative as you have overseas near relatives, and more importantly in your home country. This in itself does not rule out an application but makes a successful application less likely.
I am looking to emigrate to Melbourne. My father has lived there for over 25 years and is a citizen. He owns a building firm but wants to retire in 3 year's time. He would like me to take over the business and is willing to sponsor me. He has no other relatives in Australia to take over the firm and he doesn't want to shut it down. I am a full time student who will be graduating in two month's time. I know there is the child immigration route but I believe I am too old as I am 23. Could you please tell me what options i have to allow me to emigrate (if any). Furthermore my brother is an Australian who was born in Melbourne, I lived there for 4 years until my mother decided to take the family home after the marriage to my dad failed. Surely I must have some way of gaining an Oz visa.
	Unfortunately it is not that simple, as you say under the child visa you are too old, you are required to be a dependant child under 18. For a former resident visa you must have been living in Aus as a child for 9 years before turning 19. You have a mother and brother in the UK so you are not the Last Remaining Relative. You have no skills in the business your father is in so he cannot sponsor you as he cannot prove that an Australian cannot do the job. Under general skills migration you do not meet basic criteria. I know it does not help now, but when you were a permanent resident in Australia you should have applied for Australian Citizenship and then obtained an Australian passport. Now that you have been out of Aus for over 5 years your residency has expired. In short the only visa that you are eligible for is a tourist visa. Possibly a 1 year working holiday visa if you have not already had one or going to Aus as a Student and completing at least 2 years full time study then applying for a Student skills visa onshore. For a further assessment I would advise you to contact an OE Consultant
Assurance of Support question. We have just received a message from our assurer that they have been asked to lodge the bond money within 14 days - Does this mean subject to medical and police clearance we are in??? Please tell us yes!!!
	I would start counting my chickens if I were you.... Meds/ Penals to go and then..... Brisbane - that fine city of culture and creative vitality. Congratulations from the OE Team.
Should I celebrate yet? Our assurer received a letter from centre link this morning to request that she pay in our bond money. We have not had medicals or police check requested or done yet? What does this mean?
	Celebrate when Meds & Penals are submitted (assuming they are good) - Ask the Dr when you have completed the exams. These would seem to be the only two areas you could be failed on now.
What about my children's education?
	Education in Australia and New Zealand is very similar to the educational school systems of the UK. Australian education is divided into public (state schools) and private (independent) schools. Education in public schools is free in most states, although most schools do have a small annual voluntary fee to cover extra curricular activities. Most public schools are co-educational. Australian independent schools fall into two categories; schools administered by the Catholic Education Office and other independent schools administered by their own boards. New Zealand schools are also excellent and offer a wide range of learning options. All children are entitled to free school places at state schools until the age of 19, or 21 in the case of special education needs pupils.
What reasons do they have for emigrating?
	Why not have a look at the What Our Customers Say to see and hear for yourself.
What are most emigrants looking for?
	While everyone has their own particular combination of reasons for wanting start a new life in a new country, there are some common motivations. Some people are looking for a better climate and an opportunity to live a certain lifestyle. Improved career opportunities or a better future for their children are a major attraction for others. Going to join family and friends is also a major draw. Why not have a look at the What Our Customers Say to see and hear for yourself.
Do emigrants fall into any categories? Author": admin
	Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA generally look for and encourage migrants who fall into one or more of the following immigration categories - Professional and skilled. People in this immigration category are those who have, either by experience or by qualification, particular skills or professional expertise that are in high demand. In some cases, for example that of a nurse, this is linked to a particular occupation. - Family. People who want to join other family members in their new country. This might be parents looking to be re-united with their children. This immigration category also includes anyone married, engaged or in a de-facto relationship to a permanent resident or citizen of their chosen country for migration (Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States of America) - Business. People who can add commercial value to their new country of choice through their skills and resources – entrepreneurs, experienced business executives and managers, as well as self-employed people and those who can make an investment in the country are eligible for business visas - Retirees. Australian immigration has a specific category for people wishing to emigrate to retire. Overseas Emigration Visas regularly secures overseas visas for people in this immigration category.