PARENT (PERMANENT) 103 VISA
The Parent (Permanent) Visa Subclass 103 allows individuals to live permanently in Australia with their child, who must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen settled in Australia.
This visa has the lowest application fee among Parent Visas. However, approval times can take up to 50 years, so applicants should expect a long wait.
Applicants must be sponsored by their child or their child’s spouse. The sponsor should be over 18 and a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. In some cases, a child under 18 can sponsor the applicant.
Community organisations can also sponsor applicants if they meet certain requirements:
- 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.
To Be Eligible For A 103 Visa And Gain Permanent Residency, You Must:
- Have an eligible sponsor (as mentioned above) who is willing to provide support for at least two years
- Be eligible to obtain a two-year Assurance of Support – a legal document that assures the Australian Government that you will not rely on the government for two years after you enter Australia on the visa
- Meet the health and character requirements
- 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
The current waiting period for applicants is 50 years due to the limited number of spaces provided each financial year for permanent family visas by the Government. Applications are processed in the order they are lodged, and once the threshold has been reached, no more than 103 visas will be granted in that financial year.
How Should I Apply For A Subclass 103 Parent (Permanent) Visa Subclass 103?
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 Subclass 103 Parent (Permanent) Visa 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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