September 7th, 2023 at 06:41 am
Understanding the Australian Parent Visa: Reuniting with Family In Australia
Many of us are reminded of the strong and unbreakable relationships that exist between family members. This day can be bittersweet for individuals whose parents live abroad. However, the Parent Visa scheme in Australia allows you to reunite with your loved ones. Here’s what you need to know if you’re thinking about assisting your parents with their migration to Australia.
Parental Visa Options
Parent Visa (Section 103)
A permanent visa option allows parents to live in Australia if the ‘balance of family’ requirement is met, which means that they have at least half of their children living permanently and lawfully in Australia as Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents, one of whom will sponsor the parents.
Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804)
This visa, like the Parent visa, is for elderly parents who are eligible for an Australian-aged pension. They must still pass the balance of family test and have one of their Australian children sponsor them.
Contributory Parent Visa (Subclasses 173 and 143)
This visa permits parents who meet the balance of family tests, are sponsored by one of their Australian children, and have the cash to ‘jump the queue’ and acquire their resident visas significantly faster than the Parent subclasses.
Temporary Parent Visa (Subclass 870) Sponsored
The Subclass 870 visa is a three or five-year temporary visa that allows a parent of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or qualified New Zealand citizen to remain in Australia. Parents are not required to have a family balance in Australia.
Tourist Visa (Section 600)
For many, the permanent parent visa is too expensive, takes too long, or parents may not have a family balance in Australia. A tourist visa may be the best option. Permanent residents and citizens of Australia may invite their parents to stay for up to 12 months during an 18-month period.
Defined Key Australian Parent Visa Criteria
The Balance-of-Family Test
For Parent Visa applicants, the Balance of Family Test is critical. It is necessary for the parent(s) to have at least half of their children residing in Australia permanently and legally as permanent residents or citizens.
Support Assurance
Permanent visa categories necessitate the provision of an Assurance of Support bond by an Australian citizen who guarantees that the applicants will not claim any social security benefits, or that if they do, these sums will be taken from the AoS bond.
Health & Character Requirements
Applicants must pass medical exams and meet rigorous character standards, including police checks from any country in which they have lived for 12 months or more in the previous ten years. As parents get older, health problems arise. Having an illness or condition that will necessitate considerable expenditures or the use of scarce services will result in refusal.
Australian Parent Visa Waiting Times and Fees
There are numerous types of Parent visas. These visas are in two categories: non-contributory and contributory. They may also be classed according to an applicant’s age, as well as temporary and permanent residency. Processing timeframes and costs can vary greatly depending on the visa type you choose. A non-contributory visa has lower charges but longer processing delays. Contributory visas will produce the opposite result.
The processing time for a parent visa can take up to 30 years.
- Contributory Parent Visas: These visas have shorter processing durations (up to twelve years), but they cost more, around $48 365 per parent.
Sponsorship
Parents must have their child (or another qualified sponsor) sponsor them for the visa.
The sponsor must be one of the following:
- An eligible Australian citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen.
- Settled in Australia (legally and generally resident)
- Capable of providing financial and social support to their parents for a period of time determined by the visa applied for.
Application Process
Time vs. Cost. Permanent vs. temporary. These options can be perplexing.
At Aspire Australia, your Migration SuperHero will devise a strategy tailored to your family’s individual requirements.
Our 7-step procedure covers the following steps:
- Migration Action Plan (MAP): Before beginning the procedure, make sure you fit the criteria. At this stage, we build your Migration Action Plan, which contains all of the information you’ll need for the trip ahead.
- Making your Case: After we’ve mapped out your or your parents’ Australian visa path and needs, you’ll receive a customized Start-up Kit to assist you in gathering the data and papers we’ll need to prepare your application for decision-making. We then prepare the required documentation, such as identity documents, evidence of relationship, and health and character checks. We want to ensure that your application is watertight.
- Close the Gaps: We ensure that your application is decision-ready by reviewing and analyzing your documents and informing you of any gaps. We assist you in filling such gaps, and once we have everything together, we will quality verify your application and email it to you for a last pre-lodgement review before submitting it.
- Submission: There will be a waiting period after submission. Processing periods vary depending on the kind of visa and the volume of applications received. We make every effort to guarantee that your application is decision-ready.
- The Bridge: We will work with you every step of the route until a decision is reached, keeping you updated and consulting with the Department of Home Affairs as appropriate.
- Celebration: Consider receiving a call from us informing you that your application has been approved! We’ll explain the outcome, answer any questions, and offer any additional assistance you require.
- In the Loop: We’ll be there to help you or your parent continue your Australian adventure. We set reminders for critical dates like visa expiration and assist you in taking the next step, whether it’s more travel or Australian citizenship.
Now is the moment to start reconciling with your parents. The Australian government’s family reunion program offers options. Hiring Aspire Australia to help you reconnect with your family in Australia, your new home, will ensure a seamless process!
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