Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870) - Everything You Need to Know
You must wonder if the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Subclass 870 visa is the right one for your parents to come to Australia. We address some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Subclass 870 visa to help families make informed decisions about their options for living in Australia.
How Many Parents Can I Sponsor as an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident?
If you are an approved Parent Sponsor, you can sponsor up to 2 parents per household at a time. However, your sponsorship is limited to 1 application at a time, and you cannot lodge a new sponsorship application until your current approved sponsorship ends.
Can I Work While Holding The Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Subclass 870 Visa?
This visa does not come with work rights. Parents holding the Sponsored Parent Subclass 870 visa are not permitted to work in Australia. However, applicants may be allowed to engage in unpaid work, such as providing care for grandchildren, volunteering for charitable organizations, or assisting at a local school.
Am I Eligible for Medicare with This Visa?
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Subclass 870 visa holders cannot access Medicare. Subclass 870 is a temporary visa, and applicants are required to maintain adequate private health insurance with a private provider for the duration of their stay in Australia.
How Long Can I Stay on a Subclass 870 Visa?
The Subclass 870 Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa allows applicants to stay in Australia for up to 3 or 5 years. Applicants may be eligible to reapply for this visa, allowing a cumulative stay of up to 10 years. However, once you have held this visa for a total of 10 years, you cannot be granted another Subclass 870 visa.
Can I Obtain Permanent Residency with The Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Subclass 870 Visa?
The Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Subclass 870 visa is temporary and does not provide a pathway to permanent residency (PR). If you seek permanent residence, consider other visa options, such as the Contributory Parent visa (subclass 173/143) or the Parent visa (subclass 103).
How Can Agape Henry Crux Help You?
The Sponsored Parent Visa (Subclass 870) allows parents to live in Australia temporarily, if you are considering applying for a Sponsored Parent (Subclass 870) visa or seeking PR strategy for your parents, contact Agape Henry Crux to book a Migration Planning Session with one of our immigration lawyers to seek professional advice. You can do so by calling +612 8310 5230 or emailing us to book a time at info@ahclawyers.com.
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