Parent and Aged Dependant
Eligibility
To qualify for the Subclass 838, candidates must:
Have satisfied the requisite age limit:
65 years (for males) or 62 years (for females).
Be dependent:
dependent on their relative financially.
A sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
Character test:
applicants have to pass the character test.
Health requirement:
candidates must meet the health requirement.
Benefits
The 838 visa will grant these eligibility advantages:
Settling in Australia:
Permanent residence in Australia.
Work rights:
Limited work rights in Australia (up to 20 hours a week).
Study:
Right to study in Australia.
Pathway to citizenship:
can apply for Australian citizenship contingent on meeting certain conditions.
Medicare benefits:
Medicare eligibility.
Application Process
The first stage of the Subclass 838 visa involves an application process that is briefly outlined as follows:
Initial ActionStep:
Complete an application for the Subclass 838 visa.
Supplementary Documents:
Provide bona fide documents of identity, dependency, and sponsorship.
Interview:
Submit to an interview with the Australian Government.
Action Step:
Wait for the processing time.
Timeline
The waiting time for the Subclass 838 visa depends on the load of the application as well as the promptness of applicants in providing the necessary documentation. Nonetheless, the following is a rough timeline:
Submission:
2-4 weeks
Submission:
Processing: 2-5 years. There are also strong limits on the numbers of available seats.
Contact Us
Contact us to schedule a consultation and let us help you with your Subclass 838 application.
Email: info@picsaustralia.com
Phone: +61 468 444 000
Address: 16 Crestmont Terrace,Craigieburn VIC 3064, Australia.