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Settlement Guide: Parents Visa

Parents Visas

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It makes sense for migrants who have built their lives in Australia to want their parents close-by. But getting a parent visa can take up to thirty years. However, some families who can afford it are willing to pay a higher price to speed up the process. More in this report


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By Amy Chien-Yu Wang, Audrey Bourget

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It makes sense for migrants who have built their lives in Australia to want their parents close-by. But getting a parent visa can take up to thirty years. However, some families who can afford it are willing to pay a higher price to speed up the process. More in this report



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