F4.10 Applying for residence and assessing residence applications

F4.10.1 Invitation to apply

A person may only apply for a resident visa under the Parent Category if:

1. they have been issued an invitation to apply under the Parent Category; and
2. the application for a resident visa under the Parent Category is lodged within four months of the date of the letter inviting them to apply; and
3. that invitation has not been revoked.

F4.10.5 Assessing Parent Category Applications

1. Applications under the Parent Category will be approved if the requirements outlined in F4.15 are met.
2. The income of the sponsoring adult child or the total income of the joint sponsors will be assessed as per F4.35.5.

Effective 12/10/2022