m.bianchi - I didn't say I was a carer but said that I was going back to give support to my family. I said that I was moving back to the UK indefinitely and also provided a letter from my employer in Australia confirming that I had resigned. My initial application was not accepted as they asked f...

Yes I sent proof - passports, driving licences etc for parents and grandparents

The exemption was granted on compassionate grounds - I am from the UK originally but now have an Australian passport as well. All my family still live in the UK so this was my reasoning.

thanks Stephanie - i applied on April 9th originally for a May 2nd flight however my flight is now May 5th

Ok thanks, hopefully my exemption has still been processed appropriately