Parent Visas

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For over 25 years, Bentleys Migration Lawyers has assisted numerous clients in migrating to Australia through the Parent Visa Pathway.

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A Parent or Parents of a Settled Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia, or Eligible New Zealand Citizen child who passes the Balance of Family test and meets other legal criteria can migrate to Australia based on the parent/child relationship.

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Bentleys Barristers & Solicitors are, the experts in both onshore and offshore applications. Onshore visas allow applicants who are 67 years or older and were in Australia when lodging their application to remain in Australia on a Bridging visa while their visa application is being processed by the Department of Home Affairs- Immigration and Citizenship. (A parent filing together with their partner and who is younger than 67 years can be filed as the secondary applicant if they seek to remain in Australia during the visa processing stage)

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There are two main pathways for Parents to apply to migrate to Australia: the 'Contributory' and 'Non-Contributory' parent visa pathways.

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The Contributory Parent Visa has a quicker processing time than the Non-Contributory Visa pathway. However, it requires a higher application filing fee, also known as the visa application charge (VAC), as mandated by the Department of Home Affairs -Immigration and Citizenship.

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The Non Contributory Parent Visa has a longer processing time which is offset by a lower visa application charge compared to the Contributory Parent Visa.

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Bentleys Migration Lawyers can assess your needs and recommend the best pathway for you and your family based on your specific requirements.

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All parent visas to Australia require the following:

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i. The Balance of Family test - ensuring that at least half of the applicant's children or step-children are Settled and either Australian Citizens, or Permanent Residents of Australia; and

ii. The Applicant must be the Parent of a Settled Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia who has resided in Australia for the previous two years from the date of the filing of the application to the Department of Home Affairs - Immigration & Citizenship; and

iii. Assurance of Support - The AoS requirement: Permanent parent visas require a commitment from the child sponsor or an individual or an organisation that confirms they will provide financial support to the parent applicant and that the applicant parent/s will not be relying on the Australian government's social security services for payments.

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Call Bentleys Barristers & Solicitors now and speak to an Expert in Parent Visas Immigration Law at (03) 9419 6066

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