Before the application

The applicant needs to:

• Be the parent of an Australian citizens, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand Citizens
• Be sponsored
  or
  hold a temporary Contributory parent visa (SC 173)
• meet the balance-of-family test
  • At least half of the children live permanently in Australia
    or
  • More of the children live permanently in Australia than in any other country
• Be in Australia at the time of the application and the decision
• Speak vocational English proven by one of the eligible language tests
• Undertake a health examination (country dependent)
• Have a health insurance
• Have a valid passport or other travel document

The sponsor must:

• Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
• Have been living lawfully in Australia for at least two years before the application
• Be older than 18 years
• If the child is younger than 18 years, the applicant can be sponsored by:
  • The child’s spouse
  • A relative or guardian of the child
  • A relative or guardian of the child’s spouse (if the spouse is younger than 18)
  • A community organisation

The applicant can include family members:

• Partner (married or de facto)
• Own or partner’s dependent children
• Other dependent relatives
• Requirements for family members:
  • Documentary evidence of the relationship to the main applicant
  • Health and character requirements

(see document check list)

Application process

• Consult a migration agent
• Prepare the documents

After the application

• Provide more information
• Report changes in your circumstances
• You can withdraw the application at any time before the decision
• Decision
  • Outside Australia: Do not make arrangements to travel to Australia before
  • Inside Australia: Eligible for a Bridging Visa until decision is made