Sponsored Parent (Temporary)

Overview

What this pathway provides.

The Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870) is a temporary family pathway that may be relevant where permanent parent migration is not the immediate objective.

• Temporary parent pathway
• Requires an approved parent sponsor position
• Useful in some family planning scenarios

Suitability

Who this visa may suit.

• Parents seeking a temporary family stay pathway
• Families not yet ready for permanent parent migration

Requirements

What generally needs to be established.

• Approved parent sponsor
• Eligible parent applicant
• Supporting family and identity documents
• Other pathway-specific requirements

Process

A considered sequence.

1. 01

   Review sponsor approval and temporary parent strategy

2. 02

   Compare temporary and permanent parent options

3. 03

   Prepare sponsor, identity and family documents

4. 04

   Lodge with realistic planning around the temporary nature of the pathway

Material considerations

Issues to understand before proceeding.

• Confusing temporary parent stay with permanent migration outcomes
• Weak sponsor approval or family evidence
• Choosing this pathway without a broader family strategy