The Australian family migration stream aims to reunite immediate and extended family members with their eligible Australian relatives.

 

If you are a parent of a child or stepchild who, at the time the visa application is lodged, is ‘settled’ and either an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, you are eligible for Australian Parent Visas.

 

But your child must have been lawfully resident in Australia for a reasonable period, normally two years. Although a shorter period can be considered for Australian citizen children if there are compelling and compassionate circumstances.