The Contributory Parent Visa 173, introduced by the Australian Government as part of the Parent Visa scheme, is designed for parents of an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen who is settled in Australia. This visa permits you to reside in Australia for up to two years.

This visa has a shorter processing time than the Subclass 143 and does not require an Assurance of Support. Although it has a higher application fee to cover medical expenses, the 173 visa allows applicants to spread the costs over their stay in Australia.

If you are granted this visa, you may be eligible to apply for the Contributory Parent Visa (Permanent) Subclass 143 if you meet the relevant criteria.

This visa is based on sponsorship, and applicants must be sponsored by their child or their child’s spouse. Ideally, your sponsor should be over 18 years old and a settled Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen. However, there are situations where a child under 18 can sponsor you.

Community organisations are also allowed by the Government to sponsor your application if:

• The senior representative of the organisation agrees to sponsor you
• The organisation is legally established in Australia
• The organisation has been operating in Australia for at least a year
• The organisation is financially stable

To be eligible for the 173 visa, you must:

• Have an eligible sponsor who is willing to provide support for at least two years
• Meet the balance-of-family test by having at least half of your children residing permanently in Australia, or the majority of your children residing permanently in Australia
• Meet the health and character requirements

The processing time for your application may vary as eligibility is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Factors that can impact the processing time of your visa applications include the time for external agencies, such as health and police services, and the Government, to conduct checks and provide supporting information. However, you can ensure a faster processing time by lodging a complete application with all necessary supporting documents and promptly responding to any additional information the Department requests.

How should I Apply for a Subclass 173 Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa?

At EDT Migration, we simplify the visa application process unlike other migration law firms. Our team of experienced lawyers will guide you through each step, ensuring a swift processing of your application. Here’s our step-by-step procedure:

• Arrange a free consultation with our team of proficient lawyers. During this session, we will evaluate and recommend the Australian visa option that is most suitable for you.
• In this phase, we will collect and organize all necessary documentation, as well as conduct any additional checks required to submit a visa application.
• Following this, we will start to prepare your application and submit it promptly.

Meanwhile, if you are applying from within Australia, you will be granted a bridging visa until your current visa expires. This will allow you to work until a decision is made on your Contributory Parent Visa 173 application.

• Lastly, we will inform you of the result. If your application is successful, you will be granted the rights mentioned below.

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