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Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa

(Subclass 173)

Overview

The subclass 173 visa is an off-shore temporary visa for eligible parents of eligible sponsors, who pay a lower second visa application charge than that for the subclass 143 visa before the visa is granted. The visa holder then has 2 years to apply for a permanent contributory parent visa and pay the rest of the second visa application charge.

The subclass 143 visa is an off-shore permanent visa for eligible parents of eligible sponsors, who pay a large second visa application charge before the visa is granted.

About this Visa

After the grant of Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173):

  • You can live, study and work in Australia for 2 years.
  • You can travel to and from Australia multiple times during the 2 year period.
  • You can apply for a permanent Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) visa.

Eligibility

Applicant Eligibility
(subclass 173)

 

  • You must not have applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (subclass 870) visa.
  • You must be sponsored by an eligible child.
  • You must meet balance-of-family (BOF) test. You will meet the BOF test if:
    • the number of eligible children is greater than or equal to the number of ineligible children; or
    • the greatest number of ineligible children usually resident in a particular overseas country is less than the number of eligible children.
    • An eligible child is a child who is an Australian citizen (regardless of where they live), or an Australian permanent resident or Eligible New Zealand Citizen who is usually resident in Australia.
    • The BOF test includes all the children of both parents including children from previous marriages or other relationships, even if they have never lived with the parent. It excludes children who were removed by court order (such as adoption), or who are residing in a country where there is persecution or an abuse of human rights or in a refugee camp.
  • You must meet Australian health and character requirements.

 

Sponsor Eligibility
(subclass 173)

  • Sponsor is usually your child.
  • Sponsor must be either a settled and Australian citizen or permanent resident or Eligible New Zealand Citizen; who is usually resident in Australia.
  • The sponsorship must be approved by Department of Home Affairs.

How may we help you ?

 

Phoenix Migration will guide you through the correct step for your application.

We work with you, one on one, assessing eligibility right through to application lodgement and finalisation.

We keep you informed every step of the way and remain your dedicated representative until a decision on your visa is made..

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