PARENT VISA
For aged parents to live temporarily in Australia.
Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 884)
Introduction: Welcome to Flyworld Migration, your trusted partner in navigating the intricacies of Australian migration. The Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 884) is designed for aged parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens who wish to live temporarily in Australia to be close to their children while waiting for the processing of their permanent Contributory Aged Parent visa application.
Overview: The Subclass 884 visa allows aged parents to live, work, and study in Australia temporarily for up to two years. It is part of the Contributory Parent Visa category, specifically tailored for aged parents, which requires higher financial contributions but offers shorter processing times compared to other aged parent visa options.
Benefits
- Temporary residency status in Australia for the visa holder.
- Freedom to live, work, and study anywhere in Australia for up to two years.
- Access to government services and entitlements, including healthcare and social security benefits.
- Opportunity to apply for the permanent Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864) during the validity period of the temporary visa.
- Ability to be with family in Australia while awaiting the outcome of the permanent visa application.
Eligibility
- Eligibility criteria for the Contributory Aged Parent Temporary Visa (Subclass 884) include:
- Being the aged parent of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
- Meeting the age requirement, which typically requires the applicant to be pension age or older.
- Meeting the balance of family test, which requires at least half of the applicant's children to be settled in Australia as citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.
- Meeting health and character requirements.
- Satisfying any additional criteria specified by the Department of Home Affairs.
Requirements
- Requirements for the Subclass 884 visa include:
- Providing evidence of the applicant's relationship to their Australian child, including birth certificates or adoption papers.
- Meeting the age requirement specified by the Department of Home Affairs.
- Meeting the balance of family test requirements by providing documentation regarding the applicant's children and their immigration status in Australia.
- Meeting health and character clearance requirements.
- Making a significant financial contribution to the Australian community as part of the Contributory Parent Visa program.
How to Apply
- Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria and have all necessary documents ready.
- Complete the visa application form and attach required documents, including evidence of parent-child relationship and balance of family test.
- Lodge the visa application by mail or courier to the processing center specified by the Department of Home Affairs.
- Pay the visa application fee and the required contribution amount for the Contributory Parent Visa.
- Await visa decision from the Department of Home Affairs.
- Upon visa grant, plan your move to Australia to live temporarily with your child.
- Processing Time: Processing times for the Contributory Aged Parent Temporary Visa (Subclass 884) are generally faster compared to other aged parent visa options. However, they can still vary depending on factors such as the volume of applications and individual circumstances. Generally, processing times range from several months to a year.
- Cost: The cost of applying for the Contributory Aged Parent Temporary Visa (Subclass 884) is higher than other aged parent visa options due to the significant financial contribution required. As of [current date], the visa application fee starts from AUD $6,415, in addition to the contribution amount.
- At Flyworld Migration, we understand the importance of family reunification. Contact us today for expert guidance and support throughout the application process for the Subclass 884 visa!
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