Can I Sponsor My Parents While I’m Still on a Provisional PR Visa?

It is understandable to want to reunite your family in Australia and to find the quickest and easiest way to do so. However, if you are holding a provisional visa listed below, but not limited to:

Provisional visas are temporary visas that offer pathways to permanent residency (PR), but do not immediately provide all the benefits of permanent visas.

What are the Sponsorship Requirements for Parent Visas?

To sponsor your parents for most family visas, you generally need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen. Even though provisional visas are designed to lead to PR, they do not grant you the rights and responsibilities of a PR immediately. Accordingly, provisional visa holders usually do not meet these criteria.

What are the Pathways to Sponsorship for My Parents?

An option is to wait until you transition from your provisional visa to a permanent visa, such as the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) (Subclass 191) visa or the Partner Visa (Subclass 100), before sponsoring your parents.
While waiting, consider temporary visas like a Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) for short-term family visits. This way, it allows your parents to visit Australia temporarily.

How Can Agape Henry Crux Help

Transitioning to PR from a provisional visa may require several years. Consider consulting with an immigration lawyer for clarity on timelines and to help plan the most efficient pathway to eligibility to sponsor your parents at Agape Henry Crux for tailored advice. Our team of immigration lawyers and registered migration agents works together with our Accredited Specialists in Immigration Law, who specialise in handling highly complex matters. Book a consultation with one of our lawyers or agents to get professional advice by calling 02 8310 5230 or emailing 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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