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Experience once again the warmth of family reunions at the land Down Under with the Australia parent visa 870. This temporary visa grants parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens the chance to stay for up to three or five years. With our Parish Patience lawyers, we will help you streamline your application process so you can begin your journey hassle-free.
The subclass 870 visa Australia offers to parents of permanent residents allows a three- or five-year temporary stay in the country. It must be noted, though, that this visa is not a ticket to permanent residency. If you wish to extend your stay so you can stretch your family time, you can reapply for another sponsored parent visa Australia 870. Once granted, you will have the opportunity to stay much longer for up to 10 years (cumulative).
The parents’ visa to Australia 870 is covered with the following conditions:
To qualify for the Australia visa subclass 870, you must comply with the following requirements:
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As you embark on your journey coming to Australia, follow these steps to make your application seamless:
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Before rolling up your sleeves for the Australia visa 870, you need to do a self-check on your eligibility first. Make sure that your sponsor is an approved Parent Sponsor and that you have a valid passport with you.
You will then need assistance from someone who is capable of walking you through every step of your application process. Appoint a specialist lawyer from Parish Patience to be your legal representative in receiving or submitting documents related to your visa application.
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After going through a proper consultation with one of our attorneys, you are now ready to pool all documents needed for your application. While you have a legal representative with you, your physical presence is still crucial for your visa
approval.
First, you will need to write a Letter of Intent or a letter asking for permission to apply for the subclass 870 visa. Then, you need to ensure that you have a valid proof of identity by presenting your passport and a national identity card, if you have one. If you have changes in your name or other personal details after your passport was released, you need to submit proof of the change of name. This proof may be a marriage or divorce certificate, documents from the national registry, and documents that show other names you have been known by, such as birth certificates.
You will need to have your character documents and health check results ready and complete. All of these documents must be in English. Otherwise, you must have them translated first and attach the original
documents. Scan all your documents (English and non-English) in colour and make sure that they are clear and readable.
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Once all your visa requirements are complete and scanned, you will be ready to send your application online. You need to be outside of Australia when your application is lodged.
If you have been granted the Permission to Apply letter, you must submit your application within 60 days after your sponsorship is approved. Failure to apply within this timeframe may prompt your sponsor to reapply for the Permission to Apply in Australia.
If, in any case, the Permission to Apply is not granted, you will have to apply for the visa from outside of Australia within six months after the sponsorship approval or apply for a different visa type.
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After your application is successfully lodged, you can track and monitor the progress through ImmiAccount. You will be prompted in case you need to provide additional information, undergo further medical examination, or submit additional requirements.
While waiting for the decision, you will need to pay for the second instalment once you receive an invoice from the Department.
If, for some reason, you wish to withdraw your application, you need to immediately notify the Department by providing a written notification and following the necessary steps.
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Provided that you have fulfilled all necessary requirements, you will receive a written notification whether your visa
application is approved or refused. If approved, the notification letter will provide you with important details of your visa. If refused, the letter will explain the reason why your application is turned down and a notification of whether you are entitled to a review of the decision.
In applying for the visa subclass 870, Australia offers to the parents of permanent residents. Here are the fees that you need to pay:
| Sponsorship | IMMI Sponsorship Fee | AUD420 |
| Visa Application | 1st Instalment (Lodgement) | AUD1,215 |
| Visa Grant (3-Year) | 2nd Instalment | AUD4,855 |
| Visa Grant (5-Year) | 2nd Instalment | AUD10,925 |
The payment for these fees is made in two instalments. The first instalment must be paid upon application, while the second must be paid upon request. You may also need to pay for additional costs for the health checks, police certificates, and
biometrics.
The standard processing time for the subclass 870 visa application is up to five months. You can, however, monitor the actual status of your application through the ImmiAccount.
In all of its intricacies, applying for your Australia 870 visa can cause serious distress. But having an expert who will guide you all the way will ease your situation. Our team of lawyers at Parish Patience can offer you the following:
Start your visa 870 with personalised legal advice from one of our specialist lawyers. Let us know of your unique circumstance so our experts can give you tailored guidance. Our migration professionals will walk you through each step of preparing your 870 visa requirements, ensuring their completeness.
Once you are ready, your immigration attorney will conduct a comprehensive evaluation to confirm your eligibility for visa 870 and ensure compliance with the migration regulations.
With your requirements in order, our Parish Patience lawyer will then help you lodge your application. This will significantly alleviate your stress and uncertainty of the process.
Following your visa approval, our specialist lawyer will give you further guidance to ensure a smooth transition and adherence to Australia’s policies.
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Our team of specialist lawyers at Parish Patience is dedicated to accomplishing a smooth and successful application for you. With their in-depth knowledge and experience in immigration law, they will provide you with personalised assistance tailored to your specific needs. From going through the complex requirements to addressing any concerns you may have, our lawyers will be with you through it all. Reach out to us today and let our specialists make your visa
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Once the validity of your 870 visa ends, you may reapply for another Sponsored Parent visa if you wish to stay longer. However, it must be noted that you will only be allowed a maximum of 10 cumulative years of stay in the country.
The 870 visa allows parents to stay longer in Australia for up to five years each time. This is a better option compared to the visitor visa, which only allows for shorter stays.
The standard processing time of the visa 870 application is up to five months. Eligible candidates may track the status of their application through the ImmiAccount.
No. As provided in Condition 8103 of visa 870, sponsored parents are not allowed to engage in any type of paid work during their stay in the country.
