Parent & Child Visas

Does your parent hold a Subclass 870 visa with Condition 8531? Learn what this condition means, how to apply for a second 870 visa onshore, and what alternatives are available. … Read More

Bringing your parents to Australia permanently is one of the most rewarding but complex goals in migration law. There are multiple visa pathways, each with vastly different costs and waiting times. This guide breaks down every parent visa option available … Read More

Can you convert a Subclass 101 offshore child visa to a Subclass 802 onshore application? Learn the differences, processing times, and which pathway is right for your family. … Read More

Need Form 1229 consent for your child’s visa but the other parent is unreachable? Learn about your options including statutory declarations, evidence of sole care, and Family Court orders. … Read More

Parent visa queue transfer is a common strategy families consider when trying to reduce long waiting times after lodging a Subclass 103. A common question in parent migration planning is whether a person who lodged a subclass 103 can later … Read More

Subclass 103 to contributory parent visa transfer is a common strategy families consider when trying to reduce long parent visa waiting times. A common question in parent migration planning is whether a person who lodged a subclass 103 can later … Read More

Parent visas can involve long queues, and many families want a strategy that improves timing without compromising eligibility. One pathway some families consider is lodging an offshore Parent visa (subclass 103) first, then later applying for the onshore Aged Parent … Read More

Understanding non contributory parent visa 103 risks is essential before deciding whether this pathway suits your family’s long-term migration goals. The non-contributory Parent visa (subclass 103) looks appealing because it has a lower government charge compared to contributory parent visas. … Read More

When sponsoring parents for an Aged Parent (subclass 804) visa, the sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who is ‘settled’ and has adequate income to support the applicants for two years after visa … Read More

Applying for an Aged Parent (subclass 804) visa involves a mandatory Assurance of Support (AoS). Some applicants worry about obtaining the AoS before lodging, particularly when their visitor visa is nearing expiry. This article explains when an 804 assurance of … Read More

Baby born Australia visa status is often misunderstood by temporary visa holders who assume their newborn’s position is automatically clear and documented. Many temporary visa holders don’t realise that a baby born in Australia can, in certain situations, receive a … Read More

Newborn visa travel Australia raises serious risks if parents leave the country before their baby’s visa is granted or properly linked to the family’s status. Parents sometimes want (or need) to travel overseas shortly after a baby is born—sometimes while … Read More

Complete document checklist for Australia Child Visa Subclass 101 in 2026. Sponsorship requirements, custody evidence, and permanent residency for children of Australian residents. … Read More

Complete document checklist for Australian Parent Visas Subclass 143, 804, and 870 in 2026. Balance of Family Test, Assurance of Support, costs, and processing times explained. … Read More

Introduction When your baby is born after you have lodged your visa application but before it is granted, it can seem like you need to lodge a separate Child visa. This situation is common for skilled visas, such as the … Read More

Many families consider the Subclass 870 Sponsored Parent visa as a pathway to temporarily reunite with parents. But a common question is: how much money do applicants need to demonstrate to satisfy the “access to sufficient funds” requirement? Understanding the … Read More

One of the most challenging scenarios in Australian visa applications occurs when you need to bring a child to Australia, but the other parent is incarcerated, absent, or unable to provide standard custody documentation. This situation requires careful navigation of … Read More