New Caps for Parent Visas in Australia
On 8 November 2019, Migration (LIN 19/131: Granting of Contributory Parent Visas, Parent Visas and Other Family Visas in the 2019/2020 Financial Year) Instrument 2019 was introduced to officially commence on 26 November 2019 making changes to the caps for parent and other family visas for the financial year 2019/2020 as follows:
Maximum number of visas – Contributory Parent Visas
(1) The combined maximum number of Contributory Parent Visas that may be granted in the financial year 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020 is 6,096 visas.
(2) Amongst the determined maximum number of Contributory Parent visas specified in subsection (1), the maximum number of visas that may be granted to applicants of the Item 1130 – Contributory Parent (Migrant) (Class CA) visa who are seeking to satisfy either:
(a) the primary criteria set out in clause 143.214 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations; or
(b) the secondary criteria set out in clause 143.313 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations
is 125 visas.
Contributory parent: from $71,75 to 6,096 visas
Maximum number of visas – Parent Visas
The combined maximum number of Parent visas that may be granted in the financial year 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020 is 1,275 visas.
Parent: from 1,500 to 1,275 visas
Maximum number of visas – Other Family Visas
The combined maximum number of other family visas that may be granted in the financial year 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020 is 562 visas.
Other (aged dependent relative, remaining relative, carer): from 500 to 562
Our Advice: since the capping is reduced, we advise everyone to lodge sponsorship and visa applications relating to parent and other family visas as soon as possible with no delay to be in the queue.
How can we help you
Should you wish to apply for a parent visa and feel undecided on which subclass to apply, you can speak to our qualified immigration lawyers who are on standby to assist you.
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