The Contributory Aged Parent (Permanent) Visa Subclass 884 is part of the Parent Visa program. It’s designed for applicants eligible for the Australian age pension.

For parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens in Australia, this visa allows permanent residence.

After receiving this visa, you may apply for the Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Permanent) Subclass 864 if you meet the relevant criteria.

• There must be an existing relationship between your child and the organisation.
• A senior representative within the organisation must agree to sponsor you.
• The organisation should be legally established in Australia.
• It needs to have been operating in Australia for at least one year.
• Financial stability is a key requirement for the organisation.

If you do not hold a 884 visa, you must meet the above requirements and also the balance-of-family test. This means having at least half of your children permanently residing in Australia or the majority of them residing there.

The average processing time for applications is around 6 years. However, times may vary as eligibility is assessed case-by-case. External factors, such as health and police checks, can impact processing time. You can speed up the process by submitting a complete application with all required documents and responding quickly to any additional requests from the Department.

At EDT Migration, we simplify the visa application process unlike other migration law firms. Our team of experienced lawyers will guide you through each step, ensuring a swift processing of your application. Here’s our step-by-step procedure:

Meanwhile, if you are applying from within Australia, you will be granted a bridging visa until your current visa expires. This will allow you to work until a decision is made on your Subclass 864 Contributory Aged Parent (Permanent) Visa application.