Benefits of Parent Visa Subclass 103

• Citizenship: If the visa holder fulfils the eligibility criteria points then they can also apply for citizenship in Australia.
• Work and Study: Visa holders can work in the country and study there too. Visa holders will also have the freedom of travel to their home country or abroad from Australia.
• Sponsor relatives: Visa holders will be able to sponsor relatives and family members.
• Access social service benefits: Parents will have access to benefits such as access to Medicare, old age pension and other social welfare opportunities.
• Standard of living: The applicant will be able to stay in Australia permanently. The most important benefit visa is that the parents can reunite with their children. They can enjoy the perks of living in Australia.
   

Parent Visa Subclass 103 Requirements

• The main requirement for a 103 visa is that the parent should have a sponsoring child should be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
• The parent has to qualify the balance of family test. 
• The sponsoring child should be able to demonstrate that he/she can support the parent financially and provide you with the basic living support.
• There can be community organizations acting as sponsors. For this to happen, be a proof of the relationship between you and the children.
• Also, a senior of the organization should establish that the organization will be able to support the parents after that arrival in the country.
• There is no English language requirement for this visa, but, you should be able to show that you can communicate well in English.
• You will have to fulfil requirements such as that of health and character . A proof of medical examination and a police clearance report is mandatory.
• There should be absolutely no outstanding debts towards the Government of Australia.

Detailed Requirements of Parent Visa Subclass 103

• You will have to fulfil requirements such as that of health and character . A proof of medical examination and a police clearance report is mandatory.
• There is no English language requirement for this visa, but, you should be able to show that you can communicate well in English.
• There should be absolutely no outstanding debts towards the Government of Australia.
• There is no age requirement for the parent for this visa. But, they need to pass the balance of family test. However, the sponsoring children should be above 18 years of age.

Requirements to be an eligible sponsor

There are some requirements that the child needs to fulfil in order to be an eligible sponsor:

• He/she should be above 18 years of age.
• The child should be able to prove a relationship with the parent.
• They should be a permanent resident or an Australian citizen in order to be a sponsor.

It is important to note here, in some cases, if you are in Australia, you will not be granted a 103 visa even if you fulfill all the requirements. These situations could be:

• You have a valid sponsors visitor visa
• You are in a detention by the immigration department
• There is no current substantive visa held by you and you have had visa refusals since you came to the country.
• A condition is mentioned in your previous visa which mentions that you should not be granted any substantive visa in the country.

Parent Visa Subclass 103 Processing Time

The Australian immigration department receives a high volume of parent visa applications each year. For the same reason, this visa has been capped by the Department of Home Affairs. Parent Visa subclass 804 and Subclass 173 are given a priority over the Parent Visa 103. Because of this, there is along waiting period for 103 Visa Australia. Factors such as specific circumstances of the applicant and the total number of applications also affect the processing time period. Most applications for this visa are processed between a time span of 10 to 25 years. Every case is different and in some situations, the processing time will be faster than the others. The visa fee for a 103 Visa is AUD 4,990 for the first instalment.

Parent Visa Subclass 103 Application Process

If you are planning to apply for a 103 Parent visa in Australia then hiring a professional help will definitely benefit you. Visa filling process is pretty complex and therefore, doing it all by yourself can become quite challenging. To make it more systematic for you, you can follow the step by step procedure for filing Visa Subclass 103:

• After your eligibility check is complete gather all the necessary documentation. This will include such as your identity proofs (birth certificate), proof of your relationship with the sponsor, passport etc. It is the duty of your sponsor to complete all the sponsorship requirements.
• You can fill the visa application form online on the Australian Department of Home Affairs website. During this time you will have to upload all the necessary documents and proofs along with your visa form. After you are done with the form filling process, you will receive an acknowledgement from the DHA. You will need to save your reference number for future communication regarding your visa.
• The last step is to wait for your visa to process. This period can take a lot of time as the Subclass 103 parent visa has a capping . Only a few applications are considered each year for approval. The department may ask you about additional documentation during the waiting period , in case any document is incomplete. Ensure that you respond to all the requests promptly so that there is no delay in your visa processing.
• Once the department grants your visa, you will be notified and your residential status will also be confirmed. In case of a visa refusal, you can do a re-appeal. Although, this will  depend on the reason of refusal.
   

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