CONTRIBUTORY PARENT (TEMPORARY) 173 VISA
The Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa 173, introduced by the Australian Government, is for parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen settled in Australia. This visa allows you to stay in Australia for up to two years.
It has a shorter processing time than Subclass 143 and does not require an Assurance of Support. The application fee is higher to cover medical expenses. However, you can spread the costs over your stay in Australia.
If granted this visa, you may be eligible to apply for the Contributory Parent Visa (Permanent) Subclass 143, if you meet the criteria.
The visa requires sponsorship from your child or their spouse. Your sponsor should ideally be over 18, a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. In some cases, a child under 18 may sponsor you.
Community Organisations Are Also Allowed By The Government To Sponsor Your Application If:
- 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.
To Be Eligible For The 173 Visa, You Must:
- Have an eligible sponsor who is willing to provide support for at least two years
- Meet the balance-of-family test by having at least half of your children residing permanently in Australia, or the majority of your children residing permanently in Australia
- Meet the health and character requirements
The processing time for your application may vary as eligibility is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Factors that can impact the processing time of your visa applications include the time for external agencies, such as health and police services, and the Government, to conduct checks and provide supporting information. However, you can ensure a faster processing time by lodging a complete application with all necessary supporting documents and promptly responding to any additional information the Department requests.
How Should I Apply For A Subclass 173 Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa?
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:
- Arrange a free consultation with our team of proficient lawyers. During this session, we will evaluate and recommend the Australian visa option that is most suitable for you.
- In this phase, we will collect and organize all necessary documentation, as well as conduct any additional checks required to submit a visa application.
- Following this, we will start to prepare your application and submit it promptly.
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 Contributory Parent Visa 173 application.
- Lastly, we will inform you of the result. If your application is successful, you will be granted the rights mentioned below.
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