Balance of Family Test
To pass the balance of family test, at least half of your children must be:
OR you have more children living in Australia than in any other single country.
Parent visa
Parent visa belongs to a category of family visa .
Parent visa belongs to a category of family visa. There are many Australian family visas and parent visa is one of them. On 2 June 2014, the Australian government introduced significant changes affecting the processing of Parent and Other Family visa categories.
Parent visa is broadly divided into two categories
One can be applied while you are in Australia, while the other visa can be applied when you are out of Australia.
If You Are In Australia
Aged Parent Visas
This visa is for parents who have reached Age Pension age. Due to high demand and annual visa caps, processing times can extend to 25–30+ years, making it a low-cost but very slow pathway.
Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) Visa (Subclass 864)
If you are a parent of child or children who are living in Australia, this is for you. It is a permanent visa for aged parents. This visa costs more than the aged parent visa but is generally processed faster.
Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 884)
This is a temporary visa valid for two years. If you hold this visa you can apply for the permanent Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) visa (subclass 864).
Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) Visa (From Subclass 884 to 864)
If you are a holder of a temporary Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 884), you are eligible to apply for a permanent Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864).
If You Are Outside Australia
Contributory Parent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 103)
This is a permanent visa for parents with children living in Australia. This visa costs more than the Parent Visa (subclass 103) but is generally processed faster.
Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173)
This is a temporary visa valid for two years for parents with children living in Australia. If you hold this visa you can then apply for the permanent Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143).
Contributory Parent (Migrant) Visa (From Subclass 173 to 143)
If you are a holder of a temporary Contributory Parent visa (subclass 173), who want to apply for a permanent Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143), this is for you. An application for this visa is able to be made in Australia.
Important Note: Family members of applicants who lodged their application before 2 June 2014 might be able to be added to the application before a decision is made on their visa.
Key Information About Parent Visas
Processing Times
We at TrueVision Migration provide, consultation and visa processing for all types of parent visas and other family visas. Years of industry experience and extensive research into the rules and regulations of Australian immigration have made us reliable and trustworthy institution.
Our Services
We not only provide visa processing services, but we are also keen to make your immigration smoother in terms of cultural assimilation. We make you acquaint with the distinct features of a new culture so that you can face it comfortably and with ease.
Complete visa assessment
Documentation assistance
Application processing
Cultural orientation
Note: Every year a limited number of Parent Visas are issued by Australian immigration authorities. For this reason there is a queue of applications and you may have to wait for your turn.
Why Choose TrueVision for Your Parent Visa?
Expert guidance through the complex parent visa process with care and understanding
Expert Assessment
Thorough evaluation of eligibility and best visa options
Queue Management
Strategic advice on managing application queues