Anks

Morning All, 

Has anyone recently applied for an 870 Sponsorship and advise how long is it taking now to get one approved?

Kind regards

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On 22/02/2023 at 02:27, Jo Newbie said:

Applied for 870 visa 23 Jan 2023, have had medical & now been requested to pay second vac payment. Can any one tell me once this is done what the turn around time might be for visa to be granted & how long I might be given to activate?

request for second payment means the visa will be granted shortly

Hi all,

does anyone know how long does a sponsorship application lasts for 870?

Do we need to do a fresh new sponsorship application if the previous 870 is expired.

Thanks

no worries, thanks @Alan Collett

Hi Alan,

Can you please advise where can I find the latest Migration Regulations 1994 Schedule 1? 

I want to refer to the 1124A section within that.

Any help is appreciated.

Regards

Hi All,

Does the below apply for 143 or 804 or both?

The applicant:

                              (i)  does not hold a Subclass 870 (Sponsored Parent (Temporary)) visa; and

                             (ii)  if the applicant held such a visa--has left Australia since that visa ceased to be in effect.

Also, where can I find the latest Migration Regulations 1994 Schedule 1? 

Any help is appreciated

On 28/04/2023 at 02:54, LindaH27 said:

There could be changes ahead with the release of the latest visa review. Govt consider there are too many people  on “permanent temporary visas” ( bridging visas?) and older parents cost too much so it’s possible some  visas will be revoked/changed  

Hi @LindaH27,

Do you know or have any info if someone is one 804 bridging already can the govt change rules to affect them as well? or will it be for anyone who applies after the new rule/legislation gets passed?

Thanks

6 hours ago, Ollie1234 said:

In Australia on BVA waiting for 804 (which will not be granted while we're still walking the earth). Not yet sold up in the UK but looking to head back and do that this year. 

Hi @Ollie1234, I haven't read the entire convo or context but your signature suggests you have applied for 143 and you also saying you have 804 bridging visa.
Are you questioning for someone else or generally about 804 bridging visa?

21 hours ago, LindaH27 said:

The  calculator actually says around 3 years not 5!

Thanks @LindaH27 for sharing :)

4 hours ago, vika said:

Hello folks,

Both my parents are in the queue for 143. I applied for it in September 2018 - Queue letter was received in September 2021. I am aware there is still a wait time for me to be asked for documents etc.

In the mean time , I wanted to know about what is the best VISA I can get them here on which can offer a fairly longer visit. They have visited before with Subclass 800 and per stay for 1 year duration. This was before applying for 143. Is that the best I can choose now as well ? Or are there any newer types of subclass I can try.

Please let me know. Appreciate the help.

Subclass 600 - if you get the 3 years validity visa will give you a maximum of 12 months stay in 18 months period, which means they will have to go out of Australia within 12 months and stay outside for 6 months before entering again.
Other option is Subclass 870 which has an option of either 3 years or 5 years. A bit expensive but if you think it in a way, they won't need to travel back for that entire period then it's a good option. It is a 2-step process, and all details can be found here - (Subclass 870) Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (homeaffairs.gov.au).

Also, as you mentioned you have applied for 143 in Sept 2018, its highly unlikely and based on a calculator floating around (I can't find the link but if you read previous posts, you might find it) you won't hear back from Immi for the next 5 years. So, based on your situation, decide accordingly what suits you better.

Good luck!

13 hours ago, thinh7tn said:

Hi guys, thank you all so much for your advice. 

No she wasn't here on 24 March 2021 unfortunately. She only arrived last October 2022 on visitor visa so unfortunately she will have to exit for a few days then if there's no other way to get her to stay when her 143 is granted

To be honest and say this very humbly, there is a very unlikely chance of her getting 143 granted before October 2023. You might (*might*) get request to submit additional documents before October 2023 but then the remaining process of AoS will also take some time. So IMHO chances are bleak, and she would have to leave Australia after her Visitor visa expires.

Thanks @LindaH27

Hi All, 

Does anyone know what is the latest month that has been asked for more information for 143. 

Cheers

Hi All,

Any suggestions for Overseas health insurance for over 70 year old? 

Thanks 

49 minutes ago, LindaH27 said:

Hopefully Alan will advise but I recall he suggested you had to make plans 6-12 months before end date of 870. I’m  guessing  it might be hard to avoid 8503 - immi would know you’d had 870 therefore potentially wanting another ? It would be best to contact @Alan Collett directly as he understands the migration laws. 

Thanks again @LindaH27, I have pm @Alan Collett. Hopefully I can get a response from him. 

8 minutes ago, LindaH27 said:

https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/subclass-870-visa-renewals-the-need-to-be-outside-australia-visa-strategy-for-subclass-870-visa-holders/

Thanks for Sharing this @LindaH27, quick reading through the blog from @Alan Collett and going through the statements, does this mean if there was no 8503 then an onshore 600 can be applied before 870 expiry. Is that a fair assumption?

If one wants to remain in Australia upon the expiry of an existing 870 visa and is to seek a renewal 870 visa another visa will therefore be required between the two subclass 870 visas.

This might be – say – an onshore visitor visa (subclass 600), or a student visa (subclass 500).

Key in this regard is avoiding the inclusion of condition 8503 No Further Stay on the visa.

Hi All, 

My parent's 870 is nearing its term and I was wondering if there is a minimum time period that I cannot apply for a 600 when her 870 expires?

There is 90 days which needs to be maintained before applying for another 870 but I can't find any other info regarding 600 once 870 expires. Any info will be appreciated

On 09/07/2022 at 08:19, Kukoo 19/10/16 said:

What is cap of 143 CPV subclass for 2022-2023

From the website it is 6000 for the Entire Parent Visa categories - Migration Program planning levels (homeaffairs.gov.au)

1 hour ago, LindaH27 said:

You will have to withdraw 143 and reapply for 864

Sadly that just answers all my questions

Hi All, 

I applied for my Mum's 143 in July 2017 and according to the numbers from the spreadsheet I reckon we will still be waiting till 2024 for it to be processed to the next stage.

Just wondering If I can swap the 143 application to a 864 application (provided there is no 8503 on her 600 grant notification) and if so will there be any consequences on her timeline? Will her file get a new queue date?

Any help is appreciated.

Hi All, Does anyone know how can I find the parent visa spreadsheet that use to float around in this forum? The one that showed how many applications were made monthly. Thanks in advance.

Hi All, 

Has anyone recently tried to send the blank email to parents@homeaffairs to get the status of applications and dates etc. There used to be some information at least previously but now they just send you a BOLD and HUGE font email with no info at all.

On 13/10/2021 at 00:37, Virus Alert1 said:

Dear Members,

Please advise.

Can I apply for a tourist visa or another visa for my parents while their application for subclass 143 is under process(decision pending)?  Asking because grant on parent visa is a long wait and if my parent wants to visit us for some time in Australia and then go out from Australia.

 

Hi there, yes you can apply for a tourist visa while the 143 is under processing. 

37 minutes ago, Alan Collett said:

Coincidentally I'm about to write a Go Matilda Parent Visas blog on this subject.

An application for approval as a family sponsor isn't a visa application, so all should be well in the situation you have described.

Best regards.

Great, that's what I was thinking as well as the applicant application should be the one that would make it an application. Thanks for clarifying @Alan Collett, as always your swift replies are much appreciated. Regards

Hi All,

One of the conditions to apply for 804 is

• not have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa when applying for this visa

What I would like to clarify is if someone has recently started the process of 870 and only applied for the sponsorship part will that be considered as "already applied for" as per the above clause OR is it when the applicant has applied for the 870 is when they consider it to be applied.