Family & Partner Visa
Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143)
The Subclass 143 visa allows parents of a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live permanently in Australia. This visa is known as 'contributory' because it requires applicants to pay a significantly higher Visa Application Charge (VAC) to the government compared to the standard parent visa (Subclass 103). This financial contribution results in a much shorter processing queue and time, making it the most practical route for parents seeking to reunite with their children in Australia sooner.
The Visa at a Glance
Application Criteria
Balance-of-Family Test
You must prove that at least half of your children live permanently in Australia, or that more of your children live in Australia than in any other single country.
Financial Commitment
Higher Application Cost (Contributory)
The visa fee is paid in two large installments, with the second due at the time of the final decision. This payment secures the shorter processing queue.
Core Sponsorship Test
Assurance of Support (AoS)
A financial guarantee (AoS) is required from an eligible person or organisation (often the sponsoring child) to cover potential welfare costs for the first ten years.
Long-Term Benefits
Permanent Residency & Medicare
Grants indefinite stay in Australia, access to Medicare (public healthcare), the right to work/study, and eligibility to apply for Australian citizenship.
The 5 Critical Stages We Manage for You
Balance-of-Family Test Verification
We meticulously analyze your entire family structure (including all children and stepchildren globally) to confirm that you satisfy this essential eligibility requirement before lodgement.
Pre-emptive Check: Failing the Balance-of-Family Test means instant refusal. We guarantee you meet the criteria, saving you significant time and fees.
Two-Stage Fee & Strategy Management
We manage the payment schedule, advising on the first installment at lodgement and preparing for the large second installment, which confirms a final decision is imminent.
Financial Clarity: We ensure you understand the payment timeline and fee structure, including the temporary option (Subclass 173) to spread the cost over several years.
Assurance of Support (AoS) Coordination
We guide the sponsoring child through the process of providing the mandatory Assurance of Support, managing the income test and the refundable bond requirement.
Compliance Focus: The AoS is required at the time of decision. We prepare this early to ensure the final grant is not delayed once a place in the queue becomes available.
Queue Management & Updates
We lodge your application correctly to ensure you are placed accurately in the processing queue and provide you with up-to-date queue movement reports from the DHA.
Expectation Management: We provide realistic timeframes based on the annual visa capping, ensuring the family understands the current waiting period for a final decision.
Health and Character Clearance
We coordinate the mandatory police clearance certificates and medical examinations for both parents, readying the application for final assessment when its place in the queue is reached.
Decision-Ready Status: We ensure all non-financial and non-queue-based requirements are met early, so the visa can be granted immediately after the second VAC payment is made.
What to Expect in Your Consultation
📞 Book Your Subclass 143 Strategy Session
The Contributory Parent Visa is the largest financial investment in your family's Australian future. Book a strategy session for expert guidance on every stage.
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Balance-of-Family Assessment: A definitive check of your family structure and whether the test is satisfied, ruling out the risk of refusal on this mandatory point.
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Cost and Timing Map: A clear, written breakdown of the total estimated cost (VAC, AoS bond, and professional fees) and the current projected queue time for your application.
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Sponsor Eligibility Check: Verification that your sponsoring child meets the settled status and age requirements to fulfill their role as sponsor.
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Full Cost Breakdown: A transparent quote covering all government charges (VAC installments and AoS bond) and our fixed professional service fee.