- 26
- Apr
Commencement of new temporary Sponsored Parent visa
The Australian Government delivers on its commitment to introduce a new temporary Sponsored Parent visa.
Once a sponsorship application has been approved, a sponsored parent will be able to apply for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa.
Applications to become an approved Parent Sponsor opened on 17 April 2019 and can be applied for in ImmiAccount. Applications for the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (Subclass 870) open on 1 July 2019. .
The Sponsored Parent (Temporary) subclass 870 visa provides parents with a new pathway to temporarily reunite with their children and grandchildren in Australia, while ensuring that taxpayers are not required to cover additional costs. The visa responds to community concerns about the limited number of Parent places in the migration program and associated lengthy waiting periods.
Parents having the opportunity to visit Australia for a continuous period of up to five years.
There is also the opportunity to apply for a second visa for another five years after a short period outside Australia, meaning parents and grandparents will be able to spend up to 10 years in Australia.
To be eligible for the visa, a parent must be the biological, adoptive, or step-parent of the sponsor, who must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
“Up to 15,000 Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visas may be granted each year, ensuring reunions are possible for many families. This will make a big difference to many Australian families.”
Measures have been put in place to strengthen the visa framework, and require Australian sponsors to act as a financial guarantor for any outstanding public health costs incurred by the visa holder whilst in Australia, including hospital and aged care fees. This ensures taxpayers are not required to cover additional costs.
For more information regarding Sponsored Parent (Temporary) subclass 870 visa, get in touch with us at info@australasiaeduconnect.com.au.
URL:
- https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/davidcoleman/Pages/govt-delivers-new-temp-sponsored-parent-visa-20190305.aspx
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/bringing-someone/bringing-partner-or-family/five-year-temporary-sponsored-parents-visa
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/sponsored-parent-temporary-870