Parent
Main criteria:
- the primary applicant has a sponsor (child) who is a permanent resident or Australian citizen.
- at least half of applicant’s children must be permanently resident in Australia, or
- the applicant has more children living permanently in Australia than any other single country
- no substantial criminal record
- good health
Aged Parent
Main criteria:
- the primary applicant’s age 65 (man), 60-65 (woman – depends on her date of birth)
- has a child sponsor who is a permanent resident or Australian citizen.
- at least half of applicant’s children must be permanently resident in Australia, or
- the applicant has more children living permanently in Australia than any other single country
- no substantial criminal record
- good health
Contributory Parent
Main criteria:
- the primary applicant has a sponsor (child) who is a permanent resident or Australian citizen.
- at least half of applicant’s children must be permanently resident in Australia, or
- the applicant has more children living permanently in Australia than any other single country
Contributory Aged Parent
Main criteria:
- the primary applicant’s age 65 man, 60-65 for woman-her eligibility age depends on the date of birth
- has a sponsor (child) who is a permanent resident or Australian citizen.
- at least half of applicant’s children must be permanently resident in Australia, or
- the applicant has more children living permanently in Australia than any other single country (does not apply to Contributory Aged Parent, subclass 884 visa holder)
- no substantial criminal record (does not appply to Contributory Aged Parent, subclass 884 visa holder)
- good health (does not apply to Contributory Aged Parent, subclass 884 visa holder)
Contributory Parent – temporary Temporary visa valid for 2 years
Main criteria:
- the primary applicant has a sponsor (child) who is a permanent resident or Australian citizen.
- at least half of applicant’s children must be permanently resident in Australia, or
- the applicant has more children living permanently in Australia than any other single country
- no substantial criminal record
- good health
Main criteria for the sponsor:
- thsettled permanent resident or Australian citizen.
- age 18 years or over (in case sponsor is under 18, his close relative, guardian or community organisation may act as a sponsor)
- sponsor or other nominated person provides Assurance of Support including security bond
- Visa holder may during validity of the visa apply for permanent Contributory Parent, subclass 143 visa.
Contributory Aged Parent – temporary
Main criteria:
- the primary applicant’s age 65 for a man, 60-65 for woman-eligibility age depends on date of birth)
- has a sponsor (child) who is a permanent resident or Australian citizen.
- at least half of applicant’s children must be permanently resident in Australia, or
- the applicant has more children living permanently in Australia than any other single country
- no substantial criminal record
- good health
Main criteria for the sponsor:
- settled permanent resident or Australian citizen.
- age 18 years or over (in case sponsor is under 18, his close relative, guardian or community organisation may act as a sponsor)
- sponsor or other nominated person provides Assurance of Support including security bond
- Visa holder may during validity of the visa apply for permanent Contributory Aged Parent, subclass 864 visa.
The holder of a temporary visa may, during the validity period of the visa, submit an application for permanent residence – visa – subclass 864.
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