Parent and Aged Dependant
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Subclass 143 visa, the applicant must:
Not be old enough to be granted an aged pension in Australia.
Meet the sponsorship requirement:
Have a sponsor who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Meet the character requirement.
Meet the health requirement.
Meet the balance of family test.
Hold a valid Subclass 173 (Contributory Parent (Temporary)) visa.
Benefits
Subclass 143 will entitle the holder to numerous benefits, some of which are:
Permanent residence:
A permanent basis to reside in Australia.
Right to work:
Limited work rights in Australia (up to 20 hours a week).
Right to study:
Right to study in Australia.
Route to citizenship:
Eligible to apply for citizenship in Australia.
Entitlement to Medicare:
Entitlement to Medicare benefits.
Application Process
The Subclass 143 visa application process includes the following key steps:
Meeting eligibility requirements:
Meeting the eligibility requirements including holding a valid Subclass 173 visa.
Submitting an application:
An application for the Subclass 143 visa is submitted.
Documenting the application:
Various evidence provided include identity verification and sponsorship declarations.
Interview attendance:
Attending an interview with the Australian Government.
Awaiting application processing:
Awaiting application processing.
Timeline
The processing time for the Subclass 143 visa varies from case to case depending on how complex the application will be and how quickly the applicant provides the required documents. The general timeline is as follows:
Submitting an application: 2-4 weeks
Processing an application: 6-12 months
Contact Us
Contact us to schedule a consultation and let us help you with your Subclass 143 application.
Email: info@picsaustralia.com
Phone: +61 468 444 000
Address: 16 Crestmont Terrace,Craigieburn VIC 3064, Australia.