Latest Updates About Australian Sponsored Parent (Subclass 870) Visa
29 May 2019
Sponsorship appeals for Temporary Parent (Subclass 870) visa started on 17 Apr 2019, and the opening sponsorships round have been accepted. Visa requests Subclass 870 visas will begin as scheduled on 1 Jul 2019. In anticipation of the current program due to start within a short time, below is some important information which potential aspirants may find useful.
The introduction of the sponsored temporary parent visa ultimately reached the Senate and as a result, launched Migration Amendment (Family Violence & Other Measures) Bill 2016 by Parliament. Appeals to sponsor a parent for a Temporary Sponsored Parent visa are accessible from 17 Apr 2019.
Conditions for Sponsors of Parents
Applicants require to be attentive that a subclass 870 visa can solely be lodged once a sponsorship appeal has been accepted. It is not probable to lodge a sponsorship appeal and visa simultaneously. A sponsored parent can apply for a Temporary Sponsored Parent (subclass 870) visa. Appeals for the visa will start from 1 July 2019. To be qualified for the visa, a parent must be the adoptive, biological, or step-parent of the sponsor, who should be a citizen of Australia, permanent resident of Australia, or qualified citizen of New Zealand.
Maximum 15,000 Temporary Sponsored Parent visas may be given in each program year. This is a notable increase from current numbers of parent visa cap. The limit also indicates the preference of Government for providing visas for partners and children of Australians, as well as the requirement to focus young skilled migrants on maximizing the migration economic benefits.
To become a suitable sponsor a least taxable income of $83,454.80 will require to be shown as a part of the approval process of sponsorship. The sponsored parent can't join in paid work in Australia.
Once given, subclass 870 visa will match subject to the below Visa Conditions:
A parent can continue either subclass 870 visa for a collective period of 10 years. It is not probable to re-apply for other sponsored visa while in Australia. A parent will be expected to leave and re-enter Australia later 90 days spent off-shore.
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