The Visa for Contributing Parents (Subclass 143)

The processing time for an Australian Parent Visa is up to 30 years! Fortunately, there is a different option: the Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143).

Despite the fact that processing for this Parent subclass might take up to 40 months, it is frequently chosen by applicants as an alternative to the Parent Visa. especially because the category 143 visa also enables you to live permanently in Australia.

Let’s check to see whether you might be eligible for the Contributory Parent visa:

Principal Qualifications

Having a child who is:

• A national of Australia;
• A long-term occupant; or
• A citizen of New Zealand who qualifies.

You need a Sponsor

For this visa, you need to be sponsored. Normally, a youngster who qualifies to sponsor you would do so. You may receive sponsorship from a community group or eligible relative if your child is under the age of 18.

Prerequisites for Character and Health

You must adhere to Australia’s standards for character and health.

Further Qualifications

Unless: You don’t have to pass the balance-of-family test.

• Your present visa type is Contributory Parent (Temporary) (subclass 173).
• 28 days prior to submitting an application for a Contributory Parent visa, your Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) expired (subclass 143).
• Your subclass 884 visa expired more than 28 days before you submitted an application for a Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143); but, if you can provide sympathetic and strong arguments, you may be allowed to keep the visa.

Additional Information to be Aware of

As was said at the outset, you are permitted to remain in Australia indefinitely with the Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143). Also possible with this visa are:

• Study and work in Australia.
• Sign up for Medicare.
• Encourage qualified family members to immigrate permanently.
• Five years of travel to and from Australia.
• If you meet the requirements, apply for citizenship in Australia.

Determine Whether you Qualify for a Contributory Parent Visa

Do you want to submit an application for a Contributory Parent Visa? The first step is determining your eligibility. To do this, schedule a consultation call on our website with a licensed advisor. You’ll learn about your visa alternatives for Australia as well as the costs and details of the immigration procedure.