Australia Parent Migration

BRING YOUR PARENTS TO SETTLE WITH YOU IN AUSTRALIA

If you are an Australian PR holder or citizen who wishes to bring their parents to Australia, the Australia Parent Migration Visa can help you achieve this. However, the process is complex, and it's important to seek expert guidance. BMC has extensive experience and knowledge of Australian immigration and can assist you in settling your parents in Australia.

AUSTRALIA PARENT MIGRATION VISA DETAILS

The Australia Parent Migration Visa has two types: Non-Contributory Parent Visas and Contributory Parent Visas. Non-Contributory Parent Visas have a low processing fee but can take indefinite processing times, sometimes exceeding 30 years. As an alternative, parents can consider the 600 sub-class visiting visa, which grants a visa for up to 18 months on a case-by-case basis. Contributory Parent Visas, on the other hand, are a fast-track PR visa with a processing timeline as short as 5-6 years for select applicants based on the queue and cap.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS TO THE AUSTRALIA PARENT MIGRATION VISA CAN:

If you hold a PR in Australia, you can stay in the country indefinitely, work, study, and enrol in the public healthcare scheme. Additionally, you can sponsor your relatives to come to Australia and apply for citizenship.

To be eligible for a parent visa, the applicant must have a child who is an Australian citizen, an Australian PR holder, or an eligible New Zealand citizen. The child must have been living in Australia lawfully for at least 2 years before the visa application is submitted. The applicant must also have a sponsor, meet the Balance of Family test criteria, and meet health and character requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

To apply for the Australia Parent Migration Visa, you must meet certain documentation and other requirements, which include having a child who is an Australian citizen, PR holder, or eligible New Zealand citizen. The applicant should also have half or more of their children living permanently in Australia and meet health, character, and other visa conditions. The applicant's sponsors must demonstrate financial capability, and the applicant must not have a "no further stay" condition if applying from Australia. Additionally, the applicant must provide their passport and travel history.

FEATURES OF THE TEMPORARY PARENT VISA

The Australia Parent Migration Visa has a limited number of spots available each financial year, with a maximum of 15,000 people able to apply. Parents can apply for either a three-year or a five-year visa while in Australia, with the cost being AUD 5,000 and AUD 10,000, respectively. While on this visa, parents cannot work in Australia. However, they can reapply for a Subclass 870 visa and stay in Australia for a total of ten years if approved.

CONDITIONS OF THE VISA

To sponsor a parent for the Australia Parent Migration Visa, the child must first obtain government clearance. The requirements for approval include being an Australian citizen or permanent resident, having a taxable income of at least AUD 83,454 for the previous financial year (or a combined income with a spouse or de facto partner), and having conducted the necessary police checks with no public health or Commonwealth debts to pay. Additionally, the child must be prepared to financially support and house their parents in Australia. If approved as a parent sponsor, the parent(s) can apply for a Temporary Parent Visa.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR A TEMPORARY PARENT VISA

To be eligible for the Australia Parent Migration Visa, the applicant must have a biological, adoptive, stepparent, or parent-in-law relationship with a child living in Australia, have sufficient funds to cover their expenses during their stay, have health insurance, and intend to stay in Australia for a short period. Additionally, they must meet the health and character standards and have followed the terms of any previous Australian visas they have held.

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