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Parent Migration

The principal and associates of York Immigration Services Australia have been assisting the reunion of parents with their children for 16 years. It is our devotion to detail, our constant communication with clients and the the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), and our understanding that each situation is different that allows us to provide successful outcomes for our clients. Applications for parent visas lodged with DIMIA are carefully prepared, each with their own individualised submission and supporting documents. We will represent matters before the Migration Review Tribunal where we believe there are strong merits even though a parent visa has been refused.

Australia's Family Migration Scheme is designed to allow people to migrate to Australia to join family members already living here as permanent residents or Australian citizens. A person who qualifies to migrate to Australia may include their spouse and dependent children in their visa.

The following requirements apply to all parent categories:

  • You must be a parent of a child who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen;
  • Your child must be settled in Australia (in most cases, resident for at least 2 years), and must sponsor you;
  • You must pass the balance of family test; and
  • You must meet health and character requirements.

You may fall into one of the following two categories:

Standard parent visas: There are fewer places but a lower visa application charges and fees; and
Contributory parent visas: There are more places than the standard stream but with higher visa application charges and fees.

York Immigration Services Australia will provide initial assessments of your circumstances and assist you in deciding the appropriate visa for your needs.

(Standard) Parent visas

The parent visa is for parents meeting the above requirements, including the balance of family test. This visa allows approximately 1,000 places per year, and thus there is a longer waiting period than the contributory parent visa.

Within this category is the aged parent visa. Ordinarily parent applications are for offshore clients, but there are exceptions where the parents may apply from Australia if they are over pension age. Conditions apply.

Contributory Parent Visas

Applicants for the contributory parent visa must satisfy the basic requirements outlined above, especially the balance of family test. The difference between the contributory parent visa and the standard parent visa is that there are more than 3 times the numbers of visa places available each year in the contributory parent visa category than in the parent visa category. In return, applicants must contribute a higher amount to their future health and welfare (approximately AUD$25,000 per person), as well as a higher bond for the assurance of support.