WAKid

I should have clarified, sorry.

I have been speaking to an agent about my own migration path. I have now asked the same agent whom I am speaking to about my own migration path if they are able to advise on my parent's pathway.

Hope that makes sense.

Noted. I have already put the planned approach to an agent I have been talking to in between these messages, so we are aligned

Thank you so much, super helpful!

Thank you, this is really helpful indeed. My sister meets all the sponsorship criteria so no issue there, hopefully, the wait is not as long as 13 years for the 143, but as you say, the numbers are not in our favour! Is the 173 to 143 route an option here instead of going down the 143 then 870?

So does that mean my parents could apply for the 870 after they have lodged their application for the 143? For the same reason so that they can spend time with our family out there whilst waiting the very long processing time for the 143.

Hi,

Are you sure you can apply for the 143 Contributory parents visa if you are on the 870 or even in the process of applying? I am looking at these options for my parents too.

From the list of criteria for the 143 visa, it says 'not have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa when applying for this visa'

See here https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/contributory-parent-143