Guest D4nnyB0y Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 So, I just took a look into how a parent can be sponsored to live in Australia and it says that a 'settled permanent resident' can sponsor them, but I couldn't find a definition for what this means. I seem to recall someone mentioning a 2 year period - is this the date from when the PR is granted or the period after you arrive? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanky Lad Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 So, I just took a look into how a parent can be sponsored to live in Australia and it says that a 'settled permanent resident' can sponsor them, but I couldn't find a definition for what this means. I seem to recall someone mentioning a 2 year period - is this the date from when the PR is granted or the period after you arrive? Thanks in advance Its generally taken to be two years from Kidz landing in oz. In that time kidz will need to have a place to live...rental or buy, and jobs. You say "I just took a look into how a parent can be sponsored to live in Australia" There is a Retirement visa, which is expencive and you dont get PR/Medicare etc,. The Parent Visa - last time I heard - had a 15 year waiting list! But - its cheap! The Contributory Parent visa, which requires the "settled" period is quite expensive. There are a number of existing threads and main one " the all new Sparkly CPV" or similar which you will find in a search - and is the best place for you to get more info. Booklet 3, which you can download a PDF, has all the details. L.L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 "Settled" is often understood to mean resided lawfully for at least 2 years and is a permanent resident. However, that is not the complete story - see here for mpre information: Go Matilda - Your Gateway to Australia - News As an example, we had a Remaining Relative visa granted for a client last week (on 11/08/2009) that was processed through the Australian High Commission in London. The RR visa provisions also require a "settled" sponsor. The sponsoring relative had arrived to live in Australia as the holder of a permanent residency visa on 29/02/2008, and the visa application was lodged at the AHC in London in February 2009. If you think you (or a relative) might require some assistance bringing together an application within the 2 year period please feel able to contact us for a freebie initial chat: Go Matilda - Your Gateway to Australia - Contact and Feedback (ask to speak with an Australian visa consultant - any of the Go Matilda team should be able to assist) Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gollywobbler Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 So, I just took a look into how a parent can be sponsored to live in Australia and it says that a 'settled permanent resident' can sponsor them, but I couldn't find a definition for what this means. I seem to recall someone mentioning a 2 year period - is this the date from when the PR is granted or the period after you arrive? Thanks in advance HI Dan Booklet 3 (Parent Migration) mentions 2 years on Page 18. http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/1129.pdf The two year idea is an invention of Policy, not an invention of Law and there is a huge difference between the two. In a case called Naiker the Court held that wheher or not the Sponsor has become "settled" in Oz is a question of fact, not a question of how much time has elapsed since the Sponsor's arrival in Oz. If you read Alan Collett's article, be sure to read the two MRT cases which he provides links for. The cases explain the evidence that the Tribunal relied on in determining that the Sponsors were "settled" by the time the Parent applications were lodged. Cheers Gill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest D4nnyB0y Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 HI Dan Booklet 3 (Parent Migration) mentions 2 years on Page 18. http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/1129.pdf The two year idea is an invention of Policy, not an invention of Law and there is a huge difference between the two. In a case called Naiker the Court held that wehther or not the Sponsor has become "settled" in Oz is a question of fact, not a question of how much time has elapsed since the Sponsor's arrival in Oz. If you read Alan Collett's article, be sure to read the two MRT cases which he provides links for. The cases explain the evidence that the Tribunal relied on in determining that the Sponsors were "settled" by the time the Parent applications were lodged. Cheers Gill Thanks a bundle Gill. Having been here for 3 years already, I'd like to think of myself as 'settled' even if I don't yet have the PR to prove it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gollywobbler Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Thanks a bundle Gill. Having been here for 3 years already, I'd like to think of myself as 'settled' even if I don't yet have the PR to prove it Hi Dan I should have read your auto-signature properly! Please forgive my carelessness. Time spent in Oz on a 47 visa counts towards becoming "settled" so as long as your Parents wuld be OK on the Balance of Family Test, you can sponsor them for Parent migration as soon as your PR visa has been granted: Family - Visas & Immigration Parent Migration Booklet Cheers Gill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JosephBrisbane Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Hi everyone, I was searching for a similar situation and reached this post by chance. Does time spent on 573 (student visa) count towards the 2 year period as for the purpose of "settled resident" test ? I have a question that I think you might be able to help, and I would really appreciate that if you could. Before getting my PR few months ago, I and my wife had spent nearly 2 years studying in Australia. For the whole period, I only stay in Brisbane - not any other cities. Also, I have always stayed in a rental property continuously for 2 months. Since our arrival, we have been working as casual in various jobs and generating frequent income streams to support life. Just recently after having PR, we got an office job (not full-time yet) in our field of study. Should those facts are considered as substance to successfully prove "settled resident" on my favor as sponsor for parent visa? Kind regards. Joseph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andromeda9 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 for a contributory parent visa,your child has to be a resident in Australia for at least two years,be able to offer you accommodation,enough rooms in there house to accommodate you, enough money in there bank account to help you financially if required,the funds the parent has does not count, billionaire whatever has to be down to the sponsor,the cost of this visa which Is usually sorted in 12 months is costly about £13 000 per person and requires an assurance of support for 10 years of $10,000, one parent and $4000 second parent which can be done by anyone thats a resident of Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 for a contributory parent visa,your child has to be a resident in Australia for at least two years, ... <snip> No, actually that is not correct ... Go Matilda - Your Gateway to Australia - News Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andromeda9 Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 stand to be corrected a reasonable time is usually two years correct???? flexible depending on the circumstances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 stand to be corrected a reasonable time is usually two years correct???? flexible depending on the circumstances A "reasonable time" is a qualitative consideration. See the Go Matilda News article referred to above. Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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