Australian Parent Visas: How the Balance of Family Test Really Works
For many families, bringing parents to Australia is one of the most meaningful migration goals. But before a parent visa application can be granted, there’s one requirement that causes ongoing confusion: the Balance of Family Test. It sounds straightforward, yet it’s one of the most misunderstood parts of the parent visa framework. We regularly… Continue reading Australian Parent Visas: How the Balance of Family Test Really Works
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Understanding Parent Visa Queue Assessments, Queue Letters, and Waiting Times
For countless families, Australia’s Parent Visa program represents a long-term promise shaped by love, responsibility, and the hope of reuniting across generations. But the process can feel confusing, especially when terms like Queue Assessment (QA), Queue Letter (QL), and queue date are used. Recently, Department of Home Affairs has issued a large batch of… Continue reading Understanding Parent Visa Queue Assessments, Queue Letters, and Waiting Times
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The Parent Visa At A Glance – A Graphic Guide
Every month our newsletter subscribers get the latest graphic guide to a visa in our dedicated Visa in Focus section. These infographics are straightforward, simple, and digestible to get your head around each visa type. Make sure you subscribe to Southern Stone Monthly to be the first to view this and other exclusive immigration and… Continue reading The Parent Visa At A Glance – A Graphic Guide
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NEW – Five year Subclass 870 Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa
Minister for Immigration David Coleman has announced on 01 March 2019 that a new five year sponsored parent visa, the Subclass 870 Parent (Temporary) Visa, will be open for applications on 17 April 2019. This visa is designed to address current community concerns regarding the limited number of parent places in the migration program and… Continue reading NEW – Five year Subclass 870 Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa
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