143 Visa Contributory Parent (Permanent)

Visa Overview 

This is a permanent visa referred to as a “Contributory” visa. This is because the initial application fee is $4,225 for the first applicant and $1,425 for spouse. However the second instalment for each applicant is $43,600. This visa takes approximately 3.5 to 4.5 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

• 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.

Assurance of Support

Assurance of Support (AoS) is an agreement between the sponsor and the Australian government to cover the expenses of any social security benefits your parents receive while in Australia for a period of 10 years.

Using the following services will be deducted from the AoS bond:

• Newstart Allowance

• Youth Allowance

• Austudy Payment

• Widow Allowance

• Mature Age Allowance

• Partner Allowance

• Sickness Allowance

• Parenting Payment

• Special Benefit

The remaining funds will be refunded to the Assurer after 10 years have passed.

Assurance of Support requirement, which is affiliated to the Subclass 143:

• Assurance of Support type: It is mandatory to provide AoS for Contributory Parent Visas

• Assurance of Support period: 10 Years

• Number of adult Assurees: 2

• Income requirement

  • If there are 2 Assurers:$52,208.04 is the minimum combined income of all assurers for this financial year. The same income is to be earned for one of the past two financial years. If you do not meet the minimum income you can seek help from additional Assurers.

  • If there is 1 Assurer: $34,805.36 is the minimum combined income of all assurers for this financial year. The same income is to be earned for one of the past two financial years. If you do not meet the minimum income you can seek help from additional Assurers.

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 173
Assurance of Support
Medicare
Australian Citizenship
Sponsored Parent Visa, subclass 870
Balance Of Family Test
Family Migration Category
Bridging Visas