To be eligible for Parent Migration Program you must pass the
"balance of family" test. In addition, you must be sponsored by your child who
must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New
Zealand citizen.
Parent
(Subclass 103) Visa - is suitable for a person outside
Australia who meets the balance of family test.
Aged Parent (Subclass 804) Visa - is suitable for a person in Australia who is
old enough to be granted an Australian aged pension and who meets the balance of
the family test.
Contributory Parent (Subclass 143) Visa - is suitable for a person who meets the
balance of the family test and is willing to contribute an extra application
fee to cover health costs.
There are other types of Family Visas available to applicants, which have not
been detailed on the National Visas website as very few people qualify for the
other Family Visas. If you would like more information about Family Visas
please contact National Visas.
Aug 25, 2010, CANBERRA – Today’s Australian election campaign has been closely influenced by Australia’s Immigration Policy, particularly affecting bigger […]