Parent and Aged Dependant
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Subclass 173 visa, applicants must:
Fulfill the requirement of age:
The applicant is older than the age for receipt of the age pension in Australia.
Fulfill the sponsorship criteria:
There must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen in a position to support monetary requirements.
Fulfill the requirement of environments:
Desirable character.
Fulfill the health requirement:
Must meet a specified level of requirement.
Fulfill the balanced family test:
As agreed on a balanced family test.
Benefits
Subclass 173 has the following benefits:
Temporary residency:
Allowing the subject a temporary stay in Australia for a period of up to two years.
Work rights:
On a restricted work status in Australia (not being over 20 hours per week).
Study rights:
Have the right to study in Australia.
Become a pathway for permanent residency:
After two years you are able to apply for a Subclass 143 (Contributory Parent) visa.
Application Process
The process for applying for the Subclass 173 visa:
Submit an application:
Apply for a Subclass 173 visa.
Documentation:
Provide proof of identity, sponsorship, and character.
Interview:
Attend an interview with the Government of Australia.
Wait for processing:
Wait for a processing of the application.
Timeline
The processing time for Subclass 173 visas depends on the complexity of the application and the urgency of the submission of documents from the applicant. However, in general, the following outlines the approximate time frame:
Submitting an application: 2-4 weeks
Processing of application: 12-24 months
Contact Us
Contact us to schedule a consultation and let us help you with your Subclass 173 application.
Email: info@picsaustralia.com
Phone: +61 468 444 000
Address: 16 Crestmont Terrace,Craigieburn VIC 3064, Australia.