Changes to Aged Parent Visas for Substituted Visitor (SC 600) Visa Holders
Following the Migration Amendment (Substituted Subclass 600 Visa Exemptions) Regulation 2025, the changes will specifically affect applicants for Aged Parent (Subclass 804), Contributory Aged Parent (Subclass 864) and Contributory Aged Parent (Subclass 884) visas.
What are the Changes that will Affect Aged Parent Visas?
The recent changes allow applicants to meet the following criteria:
Applicants must be classified as an aged parent, or
Hold a substituted Visitor (Subclass 600) visa at the time of application
This adjustment means that individuals who are granted a substituted Visitor (Subclass 600) visa through Ministerial Intervention, can apply for an Aged Parent Visa without having to satisfy the “aged parent” requirement.
These amendments take effect retroactively from 17 December 2024. They align with the changes enacted in the Migration Amendment (Family Violence Provisions and Other Measures) Regulations 2024 and ensure that holders of the substituted Subclass 600—Visitor visa remain eligible to apply for an Aged Parent visa, even if they do not meet the standard age threshold of 67 years old.
How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
This change will allow parents who were granted ministerial intervention to stay with their families in Australia. For anyone affected by these changes, we encourage you to speak with an immigration lawyer for any professional assistance. At Agape Henry Crux, our team of immigration lawyers and migration agents works together with our Accredited Specialist Immigration Lawyers, who specialise in handling highly complex matters. You can book a consultation with one of our lawyers or agents to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or email us at info@ahclawyers.com.
We speak fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese. If this isn’t your language, we can also help you arrange an interpreter.
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