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Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa
(Subclass 173)
Contributory Parent visa (Subclass 143)
Stay
2 years
Processing Time
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With this visa you can
live in Australia for up to 2 years
work and study in Australia (you will not receive government support)
apply for a permanent Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) visa
You must
be sponsored by an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Australian Permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
meet the balance-of-family test
meet all visa conditions and follow Australian law
not have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (subclass 870) visa when applying for this visa.