The Skilled Migration program seeks to attract highly skilled and employable people to Australia.
In general terms, you will need to satisfy some or all of the following criteria, dependant on the visa applied for:
There are a number of family visa options:
This visa lets older parents live in Australia for up to two years if they are the parents of an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who is settled in Australia. If you are granted this visa, you will have two years from the date you are granted the visa to apply for a permanent Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864). This visa cannot be extended or renewed.
This visa lets older parents live permanently in Australia if their child is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who is settled in Australia.
This visa lets parents live in Australia for up to two years temporarily if they are the parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who is settled in Australia. If you are granted this visa, you will have two years from the date of your arrival in Australia to apply for a permanent Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143)
This visa lets parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay in Australia indefinitely.
Processing time for this type of family visas varies between 5-12 months depending on the assessment level and individual cases
Our experienced team of migration lawyers can assist you with your migration plans to Australia. If you are unsure of the right visa for you, we offer a consultation to discuss your options with you and find the right pathway.
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