Applying for the subclass 1visa and then the subclass 1visa allows you to spread the cost of the visas over a number of years. If you’ve applied for a contributory parent visa ( 1visa ) and already have a temporary 1or 8visa you can enrol for medicare. We explored our visa options and although its very expensive Subclass 1seemed to be the best option.
This tells us how many applicants are queuing in each main parent visa stream. Hope the time line helps. I am the sponsor for her and we are a family of 4(me, my wife and two kids) who are in Australia as permanent residents I have doubts regarding Question No and Question in form 47PA. Parent Visas for Australia – Permanent,. Applied 1for parents on Nov 16.
So for anyone applying now (if nothing changes) it will take around years to be processed. Link to post Share on other sites. This has been applied while they were not in Australia. At the moment my mum is staying in Australia on Visitor visa (600) and there is a condition that she can only stay months in any months.

The contributory parent 1visa is a temporary visa which allows the applicant to live in Australia for two years. BREAKING : Backdown on parent visa sponsorship change! Contributory parent Visa 1- length of stay and dependant.
A subclass 1visa allows you to live in Australia – and to work if you choose – as a permanent resident. (more…)