173 Visa Contributory Temporary Parent

Visa Overview 

This is a temporary visa with an initial Australian government fee of $2,850 and $1,425 for spouses. Before the visa is granted, the second instalment of $29,130 is required to be paid. This visa takes approximately 3 to 3.5 years to process. The applicants are granted a 2 year temporary visa. Before this visa expires they must pay an additional $19,420 and apply for the permanent visa subclass 143. In all cases the second instalment of a lump sum paid is only after each applicant has passed health and character tests has been lodged with the Australian government. In no case will a second instalment be paid and a visa not granted.  First instalments are non-refundable in all cases.

 Eligibility and Requirements

Don’t hold or apply for a Sponsored Parent Visa, subclass 870.

• Have an eligible sponsor approved by the department

  • Eligible child

  • Eligible relative

  • Community organisation

• Have a child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen

• Meet the balance-of-family test

  • At least half of the applicant’s children are permanently residing in Australia or;

  • More of the children are permanently residing in Australia than in any other country

• Meet health and Character test

Balance of family test

In order to qualify for this visa the applicant must meet what is referred to as the balance of family test. This test states that the applicant must have at least half of their children living in Australia as an Australian citizen or permanent resident or that more of your children live in Australia than any other country. All children, including step children and adopted children of both parents are included in the balance of family test.

Our Services 

At Think Visa, we are experienced in managing all visa applications under the family migration category. Our Migration Action Plan will include:

• Assessing your situation and tailor-make a plan that suits your circumstances

• Preparation for the family visa

• Full guidance on the documents and statements needed

• Reviewing and lodging your family visa applications

• Preparing a legal submission (if required)

• Monitoring your family visa application promptly

• Managing your bridging visas (if required)

• Any correspondence with the Department until a decision is made on the application.

 We can also provide you with successful strategies depending on your circumstances:

• Previous visa refusals/cancellations

• Tribunal appeals

• Packaged visas to achieve ultimate migration goal

Migration law is complex and is constantly changing. Let Think Visa do the thinking for you!

Other relevant information

Subclass 143 visa
Assurance of Support (AoS)
Medicare
Australia Citizenship
Permanent Residency
Sponsored Parent Visa, subclass 870
Balance Of Family Test
Bridging Visas