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# Go Matilda Parent Visas

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- [Blog](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/about-us/blog/) - Blogs about parent visas from the team at Go Matilda Parent Visas.
- [Onshore parent visa applications - Restrictions are looking likely](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/onshore-parent-visa-applications-restrictions-are-looking-likely/) - Media in Australia are reporting that Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is about to announce curbs on the ability of intending family visa applicants to apply for visas in Australia if they have a visitor visa. Minister Burke was scheduled to deliver a speech at the National Press Club today where he was expected to
- [Parent Visa Processing Priorities - A New Ministerial Direction is Published](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visa-processing-priorities-a-new-ministerial-direction-is-published/) - The demand for Australian visas continues to be high, at a time when domestic concerns about the number of arrivals in Australia are as high on the political agenda as the writer can recall during his 25 years in Australia. More specifically, the Net Overseas Migration number is an issue that is very high on
- [Number of Parent Visas Granted to 31 March 2026 – Program Year to 30 June 2026](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/number-of-parent-visas-granted-to-31-march-2026-program-year-to-30-june-2026/) - Details from the Australian Department of Home Affairs of the number of parent visas granted to 31 March 2026 for the program year ended 30 June 2026
- [Parent visa numbers - Program year ended 30th June 2026](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visa-numbers-program-year-ended-30th-june-2026/) - As is customary Australia's Immigration Minister has capped the number of parent visas that can be granted in the current program year ending on 30 June 2026.
- [Permanent parent visa applications - New procedure - Online lodgements](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/permanent-parent-visa-applications-new-procedure-online-lodgements/) - Australia's Department of Home Affairs has updated the process for lodging permanent parent visa applications, with a move to online submission of applications.
- [Number of Parent Visas Granted to Date – Program Year to 30 June 2026](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/number-of-parent-visas-granted-to-date-program-year-to-30-june-2026/) - Today we have received details from the Department of Home Affairs of the number of parent visas granted to date for the program year ended 30 June 2026 . These are as follows (in bold; the number of visas refused is in italics): Subclass 143, Contributory Parent - 3,586 - 148 Subclass 173, Contributory Parent (Temporary)
- [Number of Parent Visas Granted to Date – Program Year to 30 June 2026](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/number-of-parent-visas-granted-to-date-program-year-to-30-june-2026/) - Today we have received details from the Department of Home Affairs of the number of parent visas granted to date for the program year ended 30 June 2026 . These are as follows (in bold; the number of visas refused is in italics): Subclass 143, Contributory Parent - 3,586 - 148 Subclass 173, Contributory Parent (Temporary)
- [Number of Parent Visas Granted – Program year to 30 June 2025](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/number-of-parent-visas-granted-to-date-program-year-to-30-june-2025-2/) - We have received details of the number of parent visas granted up to 30 June 2025 from the Department of Home Affairs.
- [Number of Parent Visas Granted to date (updated to 30 April 2025) – Program year to 30 June 2025](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/number-of-parent-visas-granted-to-date-updated-to-30-april-2025-program-year-to-30-june-2025/) - We have details of the number of parent visas granted up to 30 April 2025 from Australia's Department of Home Affairs.
- [Number of Parent Visas Granted to date (updated to 28 Feb 2025) – Program year to 30 June 2025](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/number-of-parent-visas-granted-to-date-updated-to-28-feb-2025-program-year-to-30-june-2025/) - We have received details of the number of parent visas granted up to 28 February 2025 from the Department of Home Affairs.
- [Parent visa numbers are capped - Program year ended 30 June 2025](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visa-numbers-are-capped-program-year-ended-30-june-2025/) - Parent visa numbers have been capped for the year ended 30 June 2025.
- [Number of Parent Visas Granted to date - Program year to 30 June 2025](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/number-of-parent-visas-granted-to-date-program-year-to-30-june-2025/) - Number of Australian parent visas granted in the program year to 30 June 2025.
- [Parent Visa Grant Numbers - Year to 30 June 2024](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visa-grant-numbers-year-to-30-june-2024/) - Details of the number of Australian parent visas granted during the year to 30 June 2024.
- [New Visa Application Charges for 2024_25](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/new-visa-application-charges-for-2024_25/) - New Visa Application Charges are effective from today (1 July 2024).
- [Parent Visa Numbers are Capped for the Year to 30 June 2024](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visa-numbers-are-capped-for-the-year-to-30-june-2024/) - A Legislative Instrument has been published by Australia's Immigration Minister that caps the number of visas that can be granted to parents in the program year to 30 June 2024.
- [Parent visas - The number of visas granted to date](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visas-the-number-of-visas-granted-to-date/) - Information from the Department of Home Affairs - number of parent visas granted to the end of February 2024.
- [Renewing Subclass 870 Visas - The 90 Day Conundrum](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/renewing-subclass-870-visas-the-90-day-conundrum/) - Renewal of subclass 870 parent visa. The requirement to be outside Australia for 90 days.
- [End of the Covid concession - What it means for Subclass 143 Visa Applicants with Bridging Visas](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/end-of-the-covid-concession-what-it-means-for-subclass-143-visa-applicants-with-bridging-visas/) - Covid concession for subclass 143 contributory parent visa applicants ended on 25 November 2023.
- [Queuing Confusion! - Subclass 143 Contributory Parent Visa Applications](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/queuing-confusion-subclass-143-contributory-parent-visa-applications/) - Queue dates for Contributory Parent Visa applications.
- [Onshore parent visa applications - Changing tack from an 864 to an 804](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/onshore-parent-visa-applications-changing-tack-from-an-864-to-an-804/) - Many who submitted applications for subclass 864 Contributory Aged Parent visas are considering withdrawing application and applying for an 804 Aged Parent visa.
- [Immigration Minister Confirms Number of Parent Visas for the 2022/23 Program Year](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/immigration-minister-confirms-number-of-parent-visas-for-the-2022-23-program-year/) - The Australian Immigration Minister has confirmed the number of parent visas that can be granted for the program year ending on 30 June 2023.
- [Parent visas granted to date in Program Year 2022/23, ending on 30 June 2023](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visas-granted-to-date-in-program-year-2022-23-ending-on-30-june-2023/) - Go Matilda Visas has details of the number of parent visas granted from 1 July 2022 to the end of April 2023.
- [The latest Retirement Pathway statistics](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/the-latest-retirement-pathway-statistics/) - We have details of the number of Retirement Pathway permanent residency visa applications lodged by subclass 410 and 405 visa holders on hand at 31 March 2023.
- [An option for subclass 103 and 804 parent visa applicants - Ministerial Direction 83](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/an-option-for-subclass-103-and-804-parent-visa-applicants-ministerial-direction-83/) - Australian visas - Ministerial Direction 83 can save the day for subclass 103 and 804 parent visa applicants. Deemed application lodgement date is used when a subclass 143 or 864 application is lodged.
- [Just In!   The Latest Statistics Regarding Contributory Parent Visa applications](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/just-in-the-latest-statistics-regarding-contributory-parent-visa-applications/) - The latest update on the number of Contributory Parent visa applications, following a recent Freedom of Information request of the Department of Home Affairs.
- [Non-Contributory Parent visa numbers - An update from Go Matilda Visas](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/non-contributory-parent-visa-numbers-an-update-from-go-matilda-visas/) - Details are here regarding the number of subclass 103 and 804 non Contributory Parent visa applications that were waiting for a decision at 31 July 2022.
- [Parent visa numbers - Ukrainian visa processing](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visa-numbers-ukrainian-visa-processing/) - Australia's previous Immigration Minister announced that visas for Ukrainian nationals would be processed as a priority. This has been given effect by Ministerial Direction number 98.
- [The Retirement Visa Pathway to Permanent Residency - Latest Details](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/the-retirement-visa-pathway-to-permanent-residency-latest-details/) - The Retirement Pathway to permanent residency was introduced in 2018 for subclass 410 and 405 temporary visa holders. Latest details are here.
- [Subclass 870 visa applications: The latest statistics from Go Matilda Visas](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/subclass-870-visa-applications-the-latest-statistics-from-go-matilda-visas/) - In this blog we provide details of subclass 870 visa applications that are on hand at the Department of Home Affairs.
- [Number of visa applications on hand - Subclass 870, Temporary Sponsored Parent Visas](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/number-of-visa-applications-on-hand-subclass-870-temporary-sponsored-parent-visas/) - We have received details of the number of subclass 870 parent visa applications that are awaiting processing and the granting of visas. As at 31 August, 2021 there were 1,826 applications on hand at the Department of Home Affairs, awaiting a decision. Given there is an annual quota of 15,000 visas available under this visa
- [Alan's Update on Contributory Parent Visa Processing](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/alans-update-on-contributory-parent-visa-processing/) - Current expectations on the processing of Australia's Contributory Parent visas for the program year to 30 June 2023.
- [Subclass 870 Visa Holders - Condition 8501 - Requirement to Maintain Health Insurance - RHCA Relaxation](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/subclass-870-visa-holders-condition-8501-requirement-to-maintain-health-insurance-rhca-arrangements/) - Subclass 870 visa holders from RHCA countries can access Medicare and are not required to maintain private health insurance cover to satisfy visa condition 8501
- [Subclass 870 visa renewals - The need to be outside Australia - Visa strategy for subclass 870 visa holders](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/subclass-870-visa-renewals-the-need-to-be-outside-australia-visa-strategy-for-subclass-870-visa-holders/) - Subclass 870 Sponsored Parent Temporary Visas were first some 3 years ago. The requirements for subclass 870 visa renewals including the need to be offshore (outside Australia) are considered here.
- [Parent and Aged Parent Visa Processing Times - Number of Applications Lodged Presently](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-and-aged-parent-visa-processing-times-number-of-applications-lodged-presently/) - Details of processing times for non Contributory Parent visas under sub classes 103 (Parent) and 804 (Aged Parent) lodged and queued as at the end of December 2021.
- [Number of parent visa applications - Retirement visa pathway](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/number-of-parent-visa-applications-retirement-visa-pathway/) - We have details of permanent residency visa applications in the system under the retirement visa pathway.
- [Subclass 870 visa applications and Other parent visa applications - You need to submit them in the right order!](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/subclass-870-visa-applications-and-other-parent-visa-applications-you-need-to-submit-them-in-the-right-order/) - Subclass 870 visa applications and subclass 143 parent visa applications - You need to submit them in the right order.
- [Travel Exemption Applications Now Open for Parents](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/travel-exemption-applications-now-open-for-parents/) - Parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents are now eligible to apply for an exemption for travel to Australia.
- [Bridging Visas for Subclass 143 Visa Applicants](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/bridging-visas-for-subclass-143-visa-applicants/) - Those who have applied for a subclass 143 contributory parent visa and were in Australia on 24 March 2021 may be eligible for a Bridging Visa.
- [Aged Parent Visas - Changes to the Meaning of Aged](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/aged-parent-visas-meaning-age-pension-changes/) - The age at which a parent can apply for an onshore Aged Parent visa is increasing from July 2017 along with increase in the age when an Age Pension is available.
- [Covid Concession - Extension of Validity Period for 870 Visas](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/covid-concession-extension-of-validity-period-for-870-visas/) - The Australian Government has announced a concession that extends the validity period of subclass 870 visas by 18 months.
- [Parent Visa Backlog Continues to Increase](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visa-backlog-continues-to-increase/) - The Australian Government has published its report on the delivery of the 2020/21 Migration Program, confirming the parent visa waiting time continues to increase.
- [Contributory Parent Visa Application Numbers - Updated](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/contributory-parent-visa-application-numbers-updated/) - Go Matilda Visas has obtained details of the current number of Contributory Parent Visa (CPV) applications that were lodged up to the end of August 2021
- [Australia's new temporary parent visa - Subclass 870 - Available in April](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/australias-new-temporary-parent-visa-subclass-870-available-in-april/) - Applications for the new temporary sponsored parent visa - subclass number 870 - will be possible from July 2019, with applications for approval of sponsors opening next month. The visa will provide parents with a new pathway to reunite with children and grandchildren in Australia.
- [Temporary sponsored parent visa - Sponsor income requirement announced](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/temporary-sponsored-parent-visa-sponsor-income-requirement-announced/) - Information has been made available today as to the required taxable income of the sponsor of a temporary sponsored parent visa application.
- [Australia's Temporary Sponsored Parent Visa (Subclass 870): Where you can and can't be - And other issues](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/australia-temporary-sponsored-parent-visa-subclass-870-where-you-can-and-cant-be/) - Details regarding Australia's subclass 870 temporary sponsored parent visa.
- [Approval as a family sponsor - Income test - Subclass 870 Temporary Sponsored Parent Visas](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/approval-as-a-family-sponsor-income-test-subclass-870-temporary-sponsored-parent-visas/) - Before an application can be submitted for a subclass 870 Temporary Sponsored Parent visa an approved family sponsorship must be in place. A key requirement to be satisfied is the income test.
- [Number of parent visas capped for year to 30 June 2021](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/number-of-parent-visas-capped-for-year-to-30-june-2021/) - The Australian Government has published a Legislative Instrument which caps the number of parent visas that can be granted for the current program year that ends on 30 June 2021. There is a ceiling of 3,600 visas on the number of Contributory Parent visas. For the last 2 program years the numbers were: 2019/20 -
- [Parent Visas - Place to be at Time of Visa Grant - COVID Concessions Start](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visas-place-to-be-at-time-of-visa-grant-covid-concessions-start/) - Temporary relaxations in the place where parent visa applicants are required to be at the time of visa grant come into effect today. The Migration Amendment (Parent Visas) Regulations amend the Migration Regulations to allow specified Parent Visas to be granted during the COVID concession period in locations other than those usually applying. For applicants
- [Contributory Parent Visa Application Numbers](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/contributory-parent-visa-application-numbers/) - We have details of the breakdown of the number of Contributory Parent Visa (CPV) applications that were lodged and being processed at the Parent Visa Centre.
- [Parent Visa Processing Timelines - The Gory Details](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visa-processing-timelines-the-gory-details/) - The time taken for Contributory Parent visa applications to be processed to a decision has increased significantly in the last few years. 
- [Contributory Parent Visa Applications - Queuing System Introduced](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/contributory-parent-visa-applications-queuing-system-introduced/) - While non Contributory Parent visa applications have been subject to a formal queuing system for many years this hasn't been the case with Contributory Parent visa applications - until now. A high level of demand for family visas creates a need for the Australian Government to " ... manage the consideration and disposal of applications
- [New Temporary Visa for Parents with Children in Australia - Consultation Announced](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/new-temporary-visa-for-parents-with-children-in-australia-consultation-announced/) - The Australian Government has announced the introduction of a new visa for the parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents. The new visa is to be introduced from the 1st of July, 2017. The Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection has announced a period of consultation to "assist the Government with the final design
- [Number of parent visas reduced](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/number-of-parent-visas-reduced/) - Legislative Instrument 19/131 has been published by the Federal Government which reduces the number of available parent visas compared with the 2018/19 program year.
- [Temporary parent visas - We're getting there!](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/temporary-parent-visa-were-getting-there/) - The Migration Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2016 has at long last had its second reading in the Senate, and was passed this morning.
- [Parent Visa Numbers for 2018-19 Published](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visa-numbers-for-2018-19-published/) - Australia's parent visa numbers for the program year to 30 June 2019 have been released.
- [Assurance of Support: Disallowance Motion Scheduled for Senate Business](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/assurance-of-support-disallowance-motion-scheduled-for-senate-business-2/) - The Disallowance Motion which seeks to strike out the retrospective changes to the Assurance of Support income requirement has been introduced to the Senate.
- [New Visa Application Charges from 1st July, 2018 - Parent Visa Applications](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/new-visa-application-charges-from-1st-july-2018-parent-visa-applications/) - The Department of Immigration has announced the new scale of Visa Application Charges for parent visa applications that are taking effect from the 1st of July, 2018.
- [Assurance of Support Changes to be Withdrawn](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/assurance-of-support-changes-to-be-withdrawn/) - The changes to Australia's Assurance of Support requirements that were introduced immediately after Easter and that retrospectively affect parent visa applications are to be withdrawn.
- [Subclass 410 and 405 Visa Holders to be Offered Permanent Visas from the Parent Visa Program](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/subclass-410-and-405-visa-holders-to-be-offered-permanent-visas-from-the-parent-visa-program/) - The Australian Government is to introduce a pathway to permanent residency for holders of Retirement (subclass 410) and Investor Retirement (subclass 405) visas.
- [Disallowance Motion Introduced to Senate by The Australian Green](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/disallowance-motion-introduced-to-senate-by-the-australian-green/) - Australian Greens party introduces Disallowance Motion to the Senate, in an effort to have retrospective Assurance of Support changes struck down.
- [Assurance of Support Changes - Significant Uplift in Income Thresholds](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/assurance-of-support-changes-significant-uplift-in-income-thresholds/) - Details of the increase in the Assurance of Support income requirement affecting Australian parent visa applications under visa sub classes 143, 864, 103, and 804.
- [Assurances of Support - Where to Now?   Companies as Assurers](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/assurances-of-support-limited-companies-as-assurers/) - Although a limited company acting as the Assurer is rare the Assurance of Support provisions allow limited companies to act as Assurers, and to provide Assurances of Support.
- [Queue Dates - What Happens After You Lodge a Parent or Aged Parent Visa Application](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/queue-dates-parent-aged-visa-application-medical-examination/) - After lodging a subclass 103 or 804 visa application a medical examination and police clearance certificates are requested. A queue date is then issued.
- [Subclass 864 Visa Applications - Going Nowhere Fast](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/subclass-864-visa-applications-going-nowhere-fast/) - A discussion of the time line for the processing of Contributory Parent visa applications.
- [Confirmation of the Address for Delivery of Parent Visa Applications](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/confirmation-of-the-address-for-delivery-of-parent-visa-applications/) - The address for the delivery of parent visa applications has been confirmed in a new Legislative Instrument.
- [Parent Visa Numbers - Our Report Card on the Department of Immigration](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visa-numbers-our-report-card-on-the-department-of-immigration/) - The Department of Immigration has released information about the number of visas granted during the 2016/17 program year - ie for the year to 30 June 2017.
- [Sponsor requirements - Australia's new temporary visa for parents](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/sponsor-requirements-australias-new-temporary-visa-for-parents/) - A summary of what we know about the obligations and requirements to be met by the child who is to sponsor a temporary parent visa application.
- [Onshore Parent Visa Applications and Bridging Visas](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/onshore-parent-visa-applications-and-bridging-visas/) - Applications for certain parent visas made while the applicant is in Australia give rise to the issuing of a Bridging Visa.
- [Parent Visa Tracker Website Goes Live!](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visa-tracker-website-goes-live/) - A tracker website for Australian parent visa applications is now live. Enter details of the stages in your application, and track applications lodged at the Parent Visa Centre.
- [Surge in Number of Parent Visa Applications](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/surge-in-number-of-parent-visa-applications/) - News reaches Go Matilda Parent Visas of a surge in the number of parent visa applications lodged at the Parents Visa Centre in the last month.
- [Visitor Visas for Contributory Parent Visa Applicants](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/visitor-visas-for-contributory-parent-visa-applicants/) - Details about visitor visa options for Contributory Parent visa applicants are discussed here.
- [Australia's new temporary parent visa: Is the Government serious?](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/australia-new-temporary-parent-visa-is-the-government-serious/) - Following the Government's introduction of a new temporary parent visa the issue that is most concerning is the need for parents to leave Australia after 10 years.
- [Cost of private health insurance cover - Australia's new temporary parent visa](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/cost-of-private-health-insurance-cover-australias-new-temporary-parent-visa/) - Cost of private health insurance cover - Australia's new 5 year temporary parent visa.
- [Australia's new temporary parent visa - What do we know so far?](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/australias-new-temporary-parent-visa-what-do-we-know-so-far/) - Information about Australia's new temporary parent visa is starting to become known through a Media Release issued by the Immigration Minister,
- [UK Inheritance Tax - It often affects people living in Australia too](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/uk-inheritance-tax-affects-those-living-in-australia/) - UK Inheritance Tax or IHT doesn't go away when you move to Australia because it is a function of your UK domicile status, rather than your tax residency.
- [Bridging Visa Holders and Medicare in Australia](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/bridging-visa-holders-and-medicare-in-australia/) - We discuss here whether Medicare in Australia is available if you have applied for an Aged Parent subclass 804 visa and have a Bridging Visa.
- [Bank drafts!  The cheapest way to pay Visa Application Charges to the Department of Immigration](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/bank-drafts-the-cheapest-way-to-pay-visa-application-charges-to-the-department-of-immigration-australia/) - Rather than obtaining an AUD bank draft through a High Street bank we recommend approaching one of the specialist UK forex companies to obtain a bank draft.
- [Number of Non Contributory Parent Visas for 2016/17: Split between subclasses 103 and 804](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/number-of-non-contributory-parent-visas-for-201617-split-sub-classes-103-and-804/) - The allocation of the total program for non-Contributory Parent visas for year to 30th of June 2017 between subclass 103 and 804 is expected to be as follows ...
- [Parent Visas - Non Negotiable Requirements](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visas-non-negotiable-requirements/) - The requirements that must be satisfied before reasonably considering lodging an application for an Australian parent visa are summarised here.
- [Parent Visa Applications - The Need for a Settled Sponsor](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visa-applications-the-need-for-a-settled-sponsor/) - Applications for parent visas require the applicant to have what is called a settled sponsor at the time the application is lodged. What does settled mean?
- [Assurances of Support - Parent Visa Applications](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/assurances-of-support-parent-visa-applications/) - An approved Assurance of Support is required prior to grant of all permanent residency visas under Australia's parent migration program. What does it cost?
- [Where next for parent visas?  Cost increases for Contributory Parent visas, and abolition of non-CP visas perhaps?](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/where-next-for-parent-visas-cost-increases-for-contributory-parent-visas-and-abolition-of-non-cp-visas-perhaps/) - The Australian Government has released a report into Australia's migrant intake, prepared by the Productivity Commission. Material changes for parent visas are flagged.
- [Risk of closure of Parent visas to new applicants](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/risk-of-closure-of-parent-visas-to-new-applicants/) - Note for those intending to apply for subclass 804 Aged Parent and subclass 103 Parent visas. Productivity Commission report to the Australian Government on non contributory parent visas - restrict to cases where there are "strong compassionate grounds".
- [Credit card surcharges for Australian visa applications reduced](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/credit-card-surcharges-for-visa-application-charges-reduced/) - The rates of surcharges when paying the Department of Immigration's Visa Application Charges have been reduced.
- [Number of Non Contributory Parent Visas for 2016-17 Confirmed](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/number-of-non-contributory-parent-visas-for-2016-17-confirmed/) - The Australian Government has confirmed the number of non Contributory Parent visas available for the year to the 30th of June, 2017. The maximum total number of visas that can be granted for the year to 30th June 2017 under subclasses 103 (Parent) and 804 (Aged Parent) will be 1,550. This is the same number
- [Contributory Parent Visa Applications - Separate Applicants - Restrictions on Sponsoring a Partner](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/contributory-parent-visas-split-applicants-restrictions-sponsorship/) - If we could roll the clock back into early 2009 a cost reduction strategy commonly adopted by applicants for a subclass 143 Contributory Parent visa was for one parent to apply for the subclass 143 visa, and for that individual to sponsor his or her partner/spouse for a partner visa once the 143 visa was
- [More on the Balance of Family Test - Australian Citizen Children](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/more-on-the-balance-of-family-test-australian-citizen-children/) - In an earlier post we looked at the balance of family test, which is a requirement to be met by those applying for a parent visa. The technical requirement is that a parent will meet the balance of family test if at least half of the parent's children and step-children are "eligible children" or there
- [Contributory Parent Visas - No More Grants for 2015/16 Program Year](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/contributory-parent-visas-no-more-for-2016-year/) - The Parent Visa Centre has exhausted the allocation of Contributory Parent visas for the year ended the 30th of June, 2016.
- [Medicare on a Bridging Visa - In case of difficulties at the Medicare Office ...](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/medicare-on-a-bridging-visa-in-case-of-difficulties-at-the-medicare-office/) - Confirmation that Medicare is available in Australia to those who are applying for an onshore visa such as an Aged Parent subclass 804 visa.
- [Medicare while on a Bridging Visa](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/medicare-while-on-a-bridging-visa/) - A discussion of whether Medicare is available to Bridging Visa holders who have lodged an application for an Aged Parent subclass 804 visa.
- [Purchase of a Residence in Australia by Bridging Visa Holders](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/purchase-of-a-residence-in-australia-by-bridging-visa-holders/) - Details of restrictions policed by the Foreign Investment Review Board, or FIRB when a bridging visa holder wishes to acquire residential property in Australia.
- [Number of Parent Visas Confirmed for 2015/16](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/number-of-parent-visas-confirmed-for-201516/) - Minister for Immigration in Australia confirms that the maximum total number of parent visas that can be granted for the year to 30th June 2016 will be 1,550.
- [Present Indicative Visa Processing Timelines - Subclass 804 Aged Parents](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/present-indicative-visa-processing-timelines-subclass-804-aged-parents/) - How long will it take for a subclass 804 Aged Parent visa application to be processed to a decision on whether to grant the visa.
- [Parent Visa Applications - The Balance of Family Test - Who's in, and Who's out?](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visa-applications-the-balance-of-family-test-whos-in-and-whos-out/) - All who apply for a parent visa - whether contributory or non-contributory - must meet a balance of family test before the visa is granted.
- [Processing Times for Parent Visa Applications](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/processing-times-for-parent-visa-applications/) - You can see the processing time for parent and contributory parent visa applications at the Department of Immigration's Parent Visa Centre here,
- [Increase in Visa Application Charges for Parent Visa Applications](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/increase-in-visa-application-charges-for-parent-visa-applications/) - Visa Application Charge payable to the Department of Immigration when lodging a visa application under the following subclasses increased from 1st of July, 2015
- [Aged Parent Visa Application Lodged - Can You Depart Australia and Return?](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/aged-parent-visa-lodged-can-you-depart-australia-and-return/) - What are your options for leaving Australia and returning once you have lodged an 804 Aged Parent visa application? How do you get back? Can you re-enter Australia?
- [Disallowance Motion: Successful!](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/disallowance-motion-successful/) - It is again possible to apply for Parent and Aged Parent visas in Australia following a successful Disallowance Motion passed in the Senate.
- [Disallowance Motion: Update 2](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/disallowance-motion-update-2/) - Due to time constraints the Disallowance Motion against the Migration Amendment (Repeal of Certain Visa Classes) Regulation 2014 was not made yesterday and will occur at around 11.50am Canberra time today. You can watch the Senate by clicking on the "Live" button on the Senate side of the APH website.
- [Disallowance Motion: Update](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/disallowance-motion-update/) - As readers of our blog will know, a Disallowance Motion is scheduled to be discussed and voted upon during tomorrow's Senate sitting, Weds 24th of September, 2014. If the Motion is successful the Instrument preventing the lodgement of applications under subclasses 103 and 804 will be void, which will allow applications for these visa subclasses
- [News Flash!  Possible reprieve for non-Contributory Parent and Aged Parent Visa Applications](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/news-flash-possible-reprieve-for-non-contributory-parent-and-aged-parent-visas/) - Regular readers of the blog on this website will know that the non Contributory Parent (subclass 103) and Aged Parent (subclass 804) visas ceased to be available to new applicants from early June 2014. The mechanism by which this was done was what is called a Legislative Instrument, which was approved by Immigration Minister Scott
- [Closure of Parent and Aged Parent Visas to New Applicants Confirmed - No New Applications Accepted](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/closure-of-parent-and-aged-parent-visas-to-new-applicants-confirmed-no-new-applications-accepted/) - Legislation has been passed in Australia which stops new visa applications being submitted under subclasses 103 (Parent) and 804 (Aged Parent).
- [Visitor visas in Australia - Period of stay for 103 Parent visa applicants](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/visitor-visas-period-of-stay-for-103-parent-visa-applicants/) - What is the period of stay in Australia that is allowed to applicants for an offshore subclass 103 Parent visa.
- [Contributory Parent Visas: Options Following the End of Parent and Aged Parent Visas](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/contributory-parent-visas-options-following-the-end-of-parent-and-aged-parent-visas/) - Following the closure of Parent and Aged Parent visas parents with children living in Australia can look at Contributory Parent pathways to permanent residency.
- [Department of Immigration Confirms Imminent Cessation of Parent and Aged Parent Visas](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/department-of-immigration-confirms-imminent-cessation-of-parent-and-aged-parent-visas/) - Australia's Department of Immigration has confirmed today the cessation of Parent (subclass 103) and Aged Parent (subclass 804) visas to new visa applicants.
- [The end for Parent and Aged Parent (subclass 103 and 804) visas?](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/the-end-for-parent-and-aged-parent-subclass-103-and-804-visas/) - The Federal Budget in Australia indicates that the Parent and Aged Parent visa are to be withdrawn. Contact GM Parents now for help lodging an application.
- [Paying Visa Application Charges - Avoiding Surcharges on Credit Card Payments](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/paying-visa-application-charges-avoiding-surcharges-on-credit-card-payments/) - Australia's Department of Immigration has announced introduction of surcharge for payments made by credit card. How to avoid surcharge - pay by bank draft.
- [Visa Application Charges increased for Contributory Parent Visas](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/visa-application-charges-increased-for-contributory-parent-visas/) - Visa application charges and costs relating to parent visas in Australia. Increase in VACs from March 2014.
- [Welcome to GM Parents](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/welcome-to-gm-skilled/) - Welcome to GM Parents website's blog.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/) - Parent Visas The Parent Visas program is the pathway for people who want to move to Australia to live with their children. GM Parents is the parent migration division of Go Matilda Visas - a team with more than 80 years of expertise helping skilled individuals move to Australia, including: Advising on visa strategy Preparing
- [Parent Visa Information Form](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visa-information-form/) - Parent Visa Information Form
- [Trusted Partners](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/trusted-partners/) - Coming soon.
- [Contact Us](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/contact-us/) - Contact details for GM Parents. Visa and tax advice for parents who want to migrate to Australia to join their children.
- [Visa Processing Time Calculator](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/visa-processing-time-calculator/) - Welcome to Go Matilda Parent Visas and our Contributory Parent visa processing time calculator. When you enter your details into the calculator and the estimated number of visas you think will be granted each year the calculator will give an indication of when you can expect your visa to be granted. You start by entering
- [Membership Checkout](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/membership-checkout/) - [pmpro_checkout]
- [Membership Confirmation](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/membership-checkout/membership-confirmation/) - [pmpro_confirmation]
- [Assurance of Support calculator](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/assurance-of-support-calculator/) - Welcome to the Go Matilda Parent Visas Assurance of Support calculator. If you submit your answer to each of the following 3 questions you will be able to find out the level of income you are required to evidence to satisfy the AoS income requirement. Evidence of satisfying the assessable income requirement is required for
- [Test protected page](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/test-protected-page/) - This page requires a membership to view.
- [Membership Account](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/membership-account/)
- [Membership Levels](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/membership-levels/) - The Go Matilda Parent Visa Processing Time Calculator is a subscription only service, which is presently for Contributory Parent visa applications only. After you have subscribed you will be able to enter your Contributory Parent visa application details. You then enter the estimated number of visas you think will be granted each year – 7,000
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- [Log In](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/login/)
- [Your Profile](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/membership-account/your-profile/)
- [About Us](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/about-us/) - GM Parent Visas is the parent visa division of Go Matilda Visas. Offices in Australia and the UK. Free initial discussions.
- [Your Membership](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/register/your-membership/) - [subscription_details]
- [Register](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/register/) - [register_form]
- [Welcome](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/register/welcome/) - Welcome! This is your success page where members are redirected after completing their registration.
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- [Update Billing Card](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/register/update-billing-card/) - [rcp_update_card]
- [Parent Visas](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visas/) - Planning on moving to Australia under the parent visa program? No obligation initial discussion with Go Matilda Visas. Fixed fees, agreed up front.
- [Thank you](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/thank-you/) - Thank you for your enquiry of Go Matilda Parent Visas. We plan to contact you within 2 business days. If you would like to discuss your situation sooner please feel able to telephone us during business hours in the UK on 023 81 66 11 55, or in Australia on 03 8637 0337.
- [Visa Stats](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/visa-stats/) - In this section of the Go Matilda Parent Visas website we seek to bring together information that will help you to understand what is happening with the processing of parent visa applications. Information regarding the processing of parent visa applications has become relatively difficult to obtain in more recent times; we obtain information from the
- [Visa Processing History](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/visa-processing-history/) - Go Matilda Parent Visas is pleased to provide and maintain this parent visa history web page on a no charge basis.We will update details periodically, based on information we are able to obtain. All we ask in return is that you might using consider us for your visa application, or one of our trusted partners,
- [Factsheets](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/factsheets/) - Free information and fact sheets on visas for parent visa applicants and visa holders who are moving to Australia.
- [FAQs](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/faqs-2/) - Frequently asked questions - and answers from Go Matilda Visas - about Australian visas and tax for parents who want to move to Australia to join their children
- [Aged Parent, Subclass 804](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visas/aged-parent-subclass-804/) - 804 Aged Parent visa - Allows migration to Australia as a parent - Onshore visa application means Bridging Visa is available, Free discussion with GM Visas.
- [Parent, Subclass 103](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visas/parent-subclass-103/) - The Parent visa, subclass 103, is a permanent residency visa for individuals who have a child living in Australia. A subclass 103 visa allows you to live in Australia - and to work if you choose - as a permanent resident. You can plan for a visa to be granted under subclass 103 if you:
- [Contributory Aged Parent, Subclass 864](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visas/contributory-aged-parent-subclass-864/) - The Contributory Aged Parent visa, subclass 864, is a permanent residency visa for individuals who have a child living in Australia. A subclass 864 visa allows you to live in Australia - and to work if you choose - as a permanent resident. You can plan for a visa to be granted under subclass 864
- [Contributory Parent, Subclass 143](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visas/contributory-parent-subclass-143/) - Subclass 143 Contributory Parent visa - Allows migration to Australia as a parent with a child living in Australia. Free discussion with Go Matilda Visas.
- [Minimum age](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/minimum-age/) - Men and women must be older than 65½ years of age (currently).
- [Parent Visas - Non Negotiable Requirements](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visas-aus-non-negotiable-requirements/) - There are several requirements that must be satisfied before reasonably considering lodging an application for an Australian parent visa. To help those who might be considering applying for a parent visa they are summarised here. The balance of family test must be satisfied. This requires that at least half of your children live permanently in
- [Trusted Partners - International Pension Transfers](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/trusted-partners/trusted-partners-international-pension-transfers/)
- [Trusted Partners - Moneycorp](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/trusted-partners/trusted-partners-moneycorp/)
- [ Trusted Partners - Bupa](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/trusted-partners/trusted-partners-bupa/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/privacy-policy/) - GM Parents asks you to help us provide a relevant service by requesting a limited amount of information. You should be assured that we treat your details with the utmost seriousness, and do not pass this information to any other person whatsoever outside our company, unless you have given us your express permission to do
- [Copyright & Disclaimer](https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/copyright-disclaimer/) - Copyright The copyright of all material on this site ("the GM Parents website") is owned by Go Matilda Holdings Pty Limited, a limited company incorporated in Australia, ACN 134 023 055. You are permitted to print and download extracts from this site, on the following bases: You may view pages on screen and print out
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