Australian government unveils new parent visa

Sikh family having lunch at the table, Punjabi Parents

Many young families seek family reunification in an affordable manner. Source: Getty Images

The government has announced the commencement of the much-awaited long-stay parental visa. Migration expert Navjot Kailay reveals the key details...


The new visa program will allow people to pay tens of thousands of dollars for their migrant parents to stay in Australia for a relatively long time period.

Migration expert, Navjot Singh Kailay told SBS Punjabi that the new visa arrangement will be a two-step process.

“Sponsorship applications can be lodged from 17 April 2019. When a sponsor has been approved, the visa applicant will then be able to lodge their visa application,” Mr Kailay said.

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