864 Visa Onshore Contributory Aged Parent (Permanent)

Visa Overview 

This is a permanent visa referred to as a “Contributory” visa. This is because the initial application fee is $3,770 for the first applicant and $1,880 for spouse. However the second instalment for each applicant is $43,600. This visa takes approximately 2.5 to 4 years to process and is a permanent visa from approval. The large contribution of visa application fee is to offset the rights that are awarded to the visa holder under permanent residency such as health care that they have not contributed towards throughout their lives as ordinary Australians have throughout their life by way of tax. In all cases the second instalment of monies paid is only after each applicant has passed health and character tests and the AoS (Assurance of Support, see below for AoS details) 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

• Applicant must be 65-67 years old to receive the age pension in Australia

• 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

• Have Assurance of Support (AoS)

  • The sponsor makes a legal agreement with the Department of Home Affairs to help their family member or relative migrate to Australia. The sponsor will be responsible for certain social security payments to the Australian Government which are paid for the main applicant applying to migrate to Australia during their AoS period.

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.

How it works

Step 1. Schedule a free consultation with our team of expert lawyers, where we will assess and advise you on the parent visa option that best suits you.

Step 2. Upon engaging our services, we will send out the checklist and instructions to you on how to collect the evidence to support your application.

Step 3.  We will gather and prepare all of the documentation as well as perform any additional checks that are required to lodge a visa application. If you are an onshore applicant you will be granted a bridging visa until your current visa expires. This will give you the right to stay in Australia until the outcome of your 864 visa is decided.

Step 4. Finally, we will notify you of the outcome. If granted, you will become a permanent resident.

Processing time

2.5 year to 4 years

Cost 

You pay for this visa in 2 parts called instalments.

Pay the first instalment when you apply. 

Pay the second instalment when immigration is ready to grant your visa.

• First instalment - AUD$3,770 for main applicant and $1,880 for spouse

• Second instalment - AUD29,130 for each applicant
  

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