The parent of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or Eligible New Zealand citizen may migrate to Australia on the basis of parent/child relationship provided the parent meets family balance test and other criteria.
You will need to have a sponsor to apply for a parent category visa to live in Australia as a temporary or permanent resident.
A sponsor must be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen who:
All applicants for a parent visa must meet the balance of family test.
The balance of family test is designed to determine the extent of your links to Australia.
You meet the balance of family test if:
Parent visas have two major categories: non- contributory and contributory, and six subclasses.
It can be difficult to determine which subclass would best suit you. It is best to talk to our expert immigration lawyers to assist you in making the decision. Get in touch with Wickham Lawyers today!
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