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Australian Migration Lawyers is made up of a team of qualified lawyers with decades of experience. We have successfully secured Parent visas for many clients involving some of the most complex matters.
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There are no hidden costs for our services. Our fees are clearly set out in a fee agreement.
From the first same-day response to the granting of your visa, you’ll have direct access to a lawyer.
Our experienced lawyers will give you regular updates and clear explanations of visa pathways.
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3 - 6 months installment options available on some visa types.
Depending on your individual circumstances there are five types of Parent visas that you may be able to to apply for. They all work to allow the parent of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to come and live in Australia for a certain period of time or even permanently.
This visa is suited for parents who wish to visit and live in Australia on a temporary basis for 3 to 5 years. In some cases, you may be entitled to reapply for further subclass 870 visas to stay up to 10 years in Australia. Unlike other Parent visas, this visa does not lead to permanent residency, and you cannot apply for another parent visa subclass once you have applied for or hold this visa.
The Aged Parent visa subclass 804 is available to you if you are 67 years or older, and you are currently in Australia. It does not require you to pay a high Department fee, however, the processing times are much longer. This visa may enable the visa holder to gain permanent residency and access other benefits.
The Parent visa subclass 103 may allow you to stay in Australia permanently with your children without any restrictions and enjoy the benefits of living and working in Australia as a Permanent resident. It is attractive to many people wanting to move to Australia as it does not have an age requirement.
This visa does not require applicants to reach Australian pension age and differs from other visa types as the expense is much greater. The benefit of paying the premium is that it often expedites the process and visas are generally granted much quicker than others. It consists of both temporary and permanent visa types.
The contributory aged parent visa consists of both temporary and permanent visa types. It’s best suited for applicants over the age of 67 who are looking to reunite with their families in Australia. Similar to the subclass 173 and 143 visas, the cost of the subclass 884 and 864 is much more than other visa types.
Applying for an Australian visa can be challenging without professional support. Our team of qualified lawyers can provide you will advice on your eligibility for an Australian parent visa as well as the most efficient and cost-effective options available to you.
Organise a consultation time to speak with one of our lawyers. You can meet with us in person, via Zoom or telephone. Following this, we will send you paperwork that confirms our engagement to represent you.
We will prepare written submissions in support of your visa application. This will be based on your individual circumstances, and supported by evidence where appropriate.
We submit your application to the relevant body (Department of Home Affairs, courts or tribunal). We will continue to update you concerning the status of your application.
We will keep you informed about your application, and notify you of the outcome. If you receive an unfavourable outcome and we can reapply, we will!
At Australian Migration Lawyers, we understand the emotional toll that many families face as they are separated and it is our desire to reunite these families in the most seamless way possible. When it comes to such delicate matters, putting your trust in someone who truly understands the complexities of the process is a major benefit.
Our team of highly qualified Australian lawyers will use their legal experience in migration to guide you through your journey, building evidence and applying for a Parent visa. They will also discuss any other migration options that might be available to you.
Although the requirements for each parent visa type differ, there are key eligibility requirements that apply to all applicants. The Australian Migration Lawyers team will provide you with specific advice based on your unique circumstances.
There are two main costs associated with a Parent visa.
The cost of our services for your application will depend on its complexity. In some cases, we offer fixed fees so that you have clarity and transparency regarding the costs of the visa application. We also accommodate financial needs by offering payment plans. Feel free to schedule a consultation with our qualified lawyers to obtain a quote and start your visa application process.
The Department fees differ depending on which Parent visa you apply for. For detailed information on the application fees for each visa subclass, please refer to the relevant visa subclass page.
The processing times for parent visas differ depending on whether you choose to apply for contributory or non contributory parent visas. Processing times are also subject to the complexity of your case, the completeness of your application and the caseload being processed by the Department. At Australian Migration Lawyers, our goal is to submit high-standard, comprehensive applications that are as complete as possible to help reduce delays.
We discuss the most recent information about processing times during our consultation. We will draw on our experience to provide you with our professional estimate based on your circumstances.
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We offer professional migration advice and support, no matter where you are based. Those located in Australia have the choice of meeting with us at one of our offices or online, and for those offshore, we are available to you online.
The key benefit of a Parent visa is allowing you to stay in Australia with your children so that your family can be reunited. You may also be eligible to work, study and travel in and out Australia during the grant period if you are holding a temporary parent visa.
Further, if you are a permanent parent visa holder, you can:
Yes, you can. As long as your visitor visa does not have ‘No further stay’ condition on it, you can apply for a parent visa and may be granted a bridging visa which allows you to stay in Australia lawfully while waiting for your parent visa outcome. Always seek professional advice based on your specific circumstances. Call Australian Migration Lawyers for an appointment.
Generally, either the applicant or the sponsor will have the opportunity to appeal the refusal decision to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and request the Tribunal re-make the decision according to law. Our legal team is highly experienced with the appeals process and can represent you before the Tribunal.
Yes, permanent Parent visas are still visas which means they are cancellable if certain circumstances arise that give the Department permission to cancel them. For example, providing false or misleading information, violating visa conditions or engaging in serious criminal misconduct can lead to a cancellation of your permanent visa. If you are concerned about a cancellation, please act quickly and contact us as opportunities to appeal cancellation decisions have time limits.
Perry Q Wood is National President of the Australian Institute of Administrative Law and one of Australia’s leading administrative and migration lawyers. To date, he has been involved in 1,000+ migration and refugee matters.
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