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I think they have made a mistake on their website. The Contributory Aged Parent visa is two years from the grant date not a normal CPV. I have reported the mistake and hopefully they will fix it soon. It is causing so much confusion!!

Hi Val Is that what the old visa label says? If so, i might consider getting a label done to avoid confusion. These visa grant letters are very confusing at the moment.

Hi Tabitha Where did you find this?? I was so confused yesterday on the same issue!!! see my thread: http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/213042-urgent-cpv-173-holders-please-come.html Looks like i should just ignore the visa grant date and take the initial entry date as the start date. Do you know whats the length of the medicare card they will first grant you when you initially enter the country? Thanks

thanks Alan, i just had a look at VEVO, here is what it says: it clearly has a visa expiry date of Nov 2015. What would the old label look like if it's 2 years from initial entry? Visa applicant Primary Visa grant date 27 November 2013 Visa expiry date 27 November 2015 Location Offshore Visa status In Effect Visa grant number Entries allowed Multiple entries to and from Australia during the validity of your visa Must not arrive after 27 November 2015 Enter before date 18 October 2014 Period of stay 02 years stay on each arrival

I think that's where they confuse people. Basically you can't travel in & out of the country 2 years after the visa grant date. But you can still remain in the country till the end of the 2 year period from the initial entry to apply for 143. Their website is very contradictory.

I just got an answer back from the case officer. Here's what he says: Temporary visas Clauses 173.511 and 884.511 provide that, if the applicant is not a CPNC, a temporary visa will be granted permitting the holder to travel to, enter and remain in Australia for 2 years from a date specified by the Minister for that purpose. For a subclass 173 visa holder, the temporary visa is in effect for a period of 2 years from the date of initial entry into Australia. This means that the visa will allow the subclass 173 holder to remain lawfully in Australia for 2 years from the date of initial entry to Australia. However, the travel facility may only allow the holder to leave and “re-enter” Australia for 2 years from the date of visa grant. For a subclass 884 visa holder, the temporary visa is in effect for a period of 2 years form the date of visa grant. looks like it's from the date of entry.

Sorry to open up a new thread on CPV. My parents has got approval for 173 last year. On the visa grant letter, it says, granted on 27 Nov 2013, valid for two years, initial entry must be made by 18 Oct 2014, must not arrive after 27 Nov 2015. So my question is, is the 2 year counting from the grant date of 27 Nov 2013 or initial entry date? Anyone who is already on 173 please shed some lights. The immi.gov.au page on 173 seems to be contradicting. Thank you so much!