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4 minutes ago, Alan Collett said:

The age of a subclass 143 visa applicant is no consequence to the granting of such a visa.

It is only the onshore parent visa applications under subclass 804 or 864 that have an age requirement.

Best regards.

That is some good news for me. Thanks Alan, really appreciate your feedback.

17 hours ago, Tulip1 said:

To say it’s better to apply for 864 may not be true. Sure they would get a bridging visa to stay in Australia but they would also spend the rest of their lives on that bridging visa as the 864 has a 30 year wait.  There are many disadvantages being on a bridging visa and they need careful consideration before they can decide it’s a better option.  I’d say you need a vast amount of money for it to be a better option.  No access to any state benefits etc so if you ever need aged care and none of us know we won’t then you’ll have to pay for it yourself.  Just one of many examples of the pitfalls of a bridging visa. 

Hi all,

Is anyone aware if parents become ineligible for 143 if they become over 67(pension age) by the time of visa application outcome comes?

Main applicant in my case might be over 67 by the time our visa gets processed?

Any help would be welcome.

Hi Team,

Slightly off topic, but say someone has an error in their application and submitted that application in July 2018, what are the waiting times for such a case with 3600 places?

How does that compare for a July 2018 application which has no errors?

20 hours ago, LindaH27 said:

It now shows the queue assessment. As previously noted in the forum any application after June 2018 will be assessed before being put into a queue. So they are assessing June 2018 applications now for validity prior to being given a queue date. If it’s anything like 103 ( the non contributory parent visa) the queue date could possibly be two years or so later than the the lodgement date! 

The visa assessment shows the ones they’re currently working on and processing 

Hi,

Can anyone who has had a valid queue date assessment done tell me about their experience? Did they receive an email or phone call or anything? 

I am only asking because I have applied for 143 in June 2019 and I have received an email from the department with the subject "IMMI Ackn of Valid Application - Post Lodgement".

6 minutes ago, Sherlock said:

Sorry for posting this note on both threads - but not sure if everybody checks both the threads or not.

Just checking - Has anybody raised these issues (ridiculous wait-times for contributory visas and fake timelines on Govt website ) to any ministers or MPs? I haven't had a chance to go through the whole forum, but just wondering if it has been done before.

 I have recently spoken to (and also written to ) a certain MP, and I sincerely hope that they will respond. All I'm hoping for is for them to take cognisance of this problem.

 I know how terrible all politicians are, but this issue needs to be raised with them often - otherwise all of us will wait forever, and any Govt will continue to not act on it. 

Hey Sherlock,

Who did you raise this with ? Local MLA or local Federal MP? I am happy to raise the same with mine.

20 minutes ago, LindaH27 said:

I think it’s something to do with having everything correct and “ready to go” on the application when it’s assessed. If they have to ask for further info later that would impact on the time obviously. 

Hi Linda,

I received an "acknowledgment of valid 143 application" email in June 2019.

Does this mean my application could still be invalid? If yes then this is worrying because I have applied for 143 almost 2 years back now.

32 minutes ago, MajHam said:

Hi. Thank you.  In our case there was no queuing so we didn’t hear anything until case officer asked for further documents which was January this year. I’m not sure what happens within the queuing process which I understand has been introduced for applications from some time in 2018 (I think). I’m sure there are others on the forum who can advise on this point. Also not sure if there have been recent changes with AOS. Someone will know though! 

Thanks for the advise. Yah I applied April 2019 and haven't heard anything yet.

Congratulations MajHam,

I have a query, I have received a notification in email for a valid application for 143.

1. Is there anything else I should be doing before Aos or 2nd VAC is requested?

2. Is anyone aware if the income requirements for Aos have changed?

Thank you in advance if anyone is aware of the above.

On 08/08/2020 at 21:08, nitz said:

Hi ,has anyone received 143 visa 2nd vaq request? Patiently waiting 

Hi all,

I have submitted 143 visa, can you explain me what is VAQ and when is it requested generally? Is it split in 2 parts?

1 minute ago, LindaH27 said:

You have to be settled in Australia for two years before you can sponsor anybody I believe. 

Hi Linda,

Sorry I am the sponsor for my parents who have applied for 143.

I follow this forum out of my love for my parents.

I have been settled in Australia(Australian citizen) for 11 years now.

Hi,

Is anybody aware here if I sponsor a relative on 491, then will that affect my application of 143 in anyway?

27 minutes ago, LindaH27 said:

At the moment, because of the size of the queue and the fact  that all applications for visas are dealt with in strict date order,  it’s taking about the same length of time to get 173 as it is to get 143 but as it’s only valid for two years there’s a further wait as you then have to  apply for 143. Although the payment is split into two the total cost is actually more when adding together the costs for 173 and then subsequent 143. 

 So  it takes longer and costs more to get full PR. There’s not much point in going for 173 now  actually ! 

Wow thanks, Linda, that explanation was very simple and easy to understand. Thank you for this information.

Seems like I did the right thing by applying straight for 143.

Yes Nitz, my parents are offshore.

Hi guys,

Just out of curiosity, can someone who decided to go with 173 explain to me why they decided to go with 173 instead of 143?

Do you go back the queue once you apply for 143 when on 173?

Hi Guys,

How do you guys think the present economic situation will alter 143 in near future? Will we have lesser number of people being granted 143 in near future? Just want to speculate.

Hi guys,

Has anyone here know if based on their health assessment their 143 was recently declined? 

Also any time frame idea for me?

Same as before, did you mom recently get 3years? I wonder why they swtiched from 3years back to 1 year for me then.

On 16/05/2020 at 08:51, apparition232 said:

My mother used to get 1 year multiple entry visas with very little conditions (only No Work, No Study). Now she received a 3 year visa with a whole lot of conditions attached.

Can I ask what conditions they attached to your parents 1 year visa?

7 minutes ago, Anks said:

Congrats @SusieRoo, as pointed by someone here and looking at the people who are updating about more docs requested or their application progressing they all are 173 holders applying for 143.
I haven't seen anyone who has applied for 143 to start with getting any requests or contact by DHA. Is that still the case? Or are there any 143 applicants being requested for more docs?

Hi Anks,
I am same boat as you, only applied for 143 though 2019.

CPV 143 Applied on 05/04/2019

Acknowledged on 30/05/2019

7 minutes ago, LindaH27 said:

If the money has gone out of your account you should be fine. Check your original email for any attachments 

The money did go out for subclass 143 and I did email me the receipt.

On 05/05/2020 at 16:38, LindaH27 said:

Yes and a receipt for the initial application fee. 

I only received an acknowledgement of valid application, NOT a receipt. 

Am I in trouble?

5 minutes ago, ramot said:

864 applicants are onshore already in Australia, 143 applicants apply from overseas 

That's it? No clear advantage of one over the other?

Hi Guys,

What is the difference between Subclass 864(Contributory Aged Parent Visa) and Subclass 143(Contributory Parent Visa).

At the time of application for my parents, my father was 59 and my mother 57.

22 minutes ago, Biggsy said:

 As of March this year there were at least 39,000 CPV applications (lodged up to April 2019) which had still not even begun to be processed.  Based on the current annual cap of 6,096 that equates to just under 6.5 years. Then you need to add the number applications lodged between May 2019 up to April 2020 when you applied (which I don't have any figures for).  Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but I would guess your parents possibly have around 7.5 years to wait before they even begin to start being processed.  Of course this assumes the annual cap remains at 6,096 and that immi actually manage to process/grant that number each year.

 Good luck

Thank you for this information mate, is there any chance you can share with me the source of this information i.e. 39000CPV applications? I want to keep an eye out on this one?
Also, I would be very happy if you can share how we can figure out they have 6096 spots each year and how many of those slots are used?

Hi again Tulip1,

I have only received one email from parents@homeaffairs.gov.au as acknowledgement of valid application received.

Is this all that everybody received until they came forward in the queue?

Hi guys,

New reader/member here to the forum.
 

I applied for 143 subclasses straight and I have joined the queue for this one? I see currently they are processing applications from 2016, I am guessing this will mean my turn will come by 2024(hopefully).

I applied for subclass 143 straight in April 2019 and got acknowledgement by May 2019.

Does anyone have any experience with the following issues:

1. My mother has type 2 diabetes and has to monitor her sugar every now and then. Will this impact her health requirements? Given we are applying for permanent visas for elder people, I am guessing they are bound to have some kind of existing medical condition. Any input will be appreciated.

2. My mother/father used to get 3 years tourist visas in the past, suddenly last year they have started only giving 1-year visas when I asked for 3yrs on the application. Anybody else has experience with this? Is this because they want to raise revenue by making us apply for the expensive 870 visas?

Any input will be greatly appreciated.