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The Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143) allows parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to permanently join their children in Australia. This visa offers a pathway to permanent residency, with access to work and healthcare benefits. However, it involves higher fees and requires an Assurance of Support (AoS) to ensure financial stability.
The Subclass 143 visa provides parents with the opportunity to live permanently in Australia and offers several benefits:
✔️ Permanent Residency: Allows parents to live in Australia indefinitely.
✔️ Work and Study Rights: Grants full work and study rights in Australia.
✔️ Access to Medicare: Provides access to Australia’s public healthcare system.
✔️ Pathway to Citizenship: Visa holders may be eligible for Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.
To qualify for the Subclass 143 visa, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
✔️ Sponsorship: The applicant must be sponsored by their child, who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
✔️ Balance of Family Test: At least half of the applicant’s children must reside permanently in Australia, or more of the applicant’s children live in Australia than in any other single country.
✔️ Health and Character Requirements: Applicants must meet health and character criteria, which include medical examinations and background checks.
The Contributory Parent Visa pathway includes two main options:
Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143): For applicants seeking a direct permanent residency visa, involving higher fees but a quicker pathway.
Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173): This temporary visa allows parents to stay in Australia for up to two years, after which they can transition to the Subclass 143 visa by paying an additional fee.
The fees for the Subclass 143 visa are higher compared to other parent visa options due to the contributory nature of the visa, which partially offsets the costs of healthcare and other benefits:
✔️ Primary Applicant Fee: Applicants are required to pay an initial fee, with the remaining balance paid before visa grant.
✔️ Additional Family Members: Fees apply for each additional family member included in the application.
✔️ Assurance of Support (AoS): The AoS requires a financial bond to be provided by the sponsor or another eligible Australian resident to ensure the applicant’s financial independence.
For detailed fee information, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website.
An Assurance of Support is required for the Contributory Parent Visa and serves as a financial guarantee:
✔️ Amount: A refundable bond is typically required, which can vary depending on family size.
✔️ Duration: The AoS generally applies for 10 years.
✔️ Purpose: It ensures that visa holders have financial support and reduces reliance on public welfare services.
The Subclass 143 visa grants permanent residency, allowing the holder to remain in Australia indefinitely. This visa provides:
Travel Rights: Allows travel to and from Australia for up to five years from the date of visa grant. After this period, a Resident Return Visa (RRV) is needed to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident.
As permanent residents, Subclass 143 visa holders gain access to Medicare, Australia’s universal healthcare system, providing a range of medical services and hospital care at a low or no cost.
The Australian Government caps the number of parent visas issued each financial year, impacting processing times. Due to the demand for the Contributory Parent Visa, applicants may face extended wait times. For the 2023-24 financial year, the specific cap on visa grants is subject to change based on government policies and immigration targets.
✔️ Confirm Eligibility: Ensure that you meet all criteria, including the Balance of Family test.
✔️ Lodge the Application: Submit your visa application, including all required documents.
✔️ Health and Character Checks: Complete necessary assessments, such as medical exams and background checks.
✔️ Payment and AoS: Pay applicable fees and arrange the Assurance of Support.
✔️ Visa Outcome: Await notification from the Department of Home Affairs on the decision.
The Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143) offers an invaluable opportunity for parents to reunite with their family in Australia on a permanent basis. While the fees are higher than other options, this visa provides faster processing times and the benefits of permanent residency, helping families build lasting bonds and a secure future together in Australia.
