[Mohansegh]

Hey guys i need help i got granted a pr class BS 801 nearly 10 days ago been here in australia for like 6 years always lawfull .
On immigration website it says sponsor must be a pr or citizen and been settled in australia for 2 years , does it have to be on pr or it can be on any lawfull temporary visa ?

 

[wrussell]

Only some family members can b e sponsored for visitor visas, others can only be invited. It looks as if you might have misread information on the immi website.

 

[Mohansegh]

Only some family members can b e sponsored for visitor visas, others can only be invited. It looks as if you might have misread information on the immi website.

I want to sponsor my dad but im asking if im eligible or not do i have to be 2 years on pr or doesnt matter?
Thank you

 

[wrussell]

It does not matter.

Whether a sponsored visa is the best choice is another matter.

 

[Mohansegh]

It does not matter.

Whether a sponsored visa is the best choice is another matter.

Thank you im not sure if you got me im asking about the tourist visa in the sponsored family stream where it says the sponsor :
We consider you settled if you:

have lived lawfully in Australia for a reasonable period (usually at least 2 years) and
are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen .
I mean do i have to be living here for 2 years as a PR or it can be any visa because i got my PR recently but been living here for 6 years lawfully on temporary visas .

 

[ampk]

A standard visitor visa may be the better option - there seemed/seems a higher rate of refusal for the sponsored visitor visa.

 

[CCMS]

I mean do i have to be living here for 2 years as a PR or it can be any visa because i got my PR recently but been living here for 6 years lawfully on temporary visas .

• Settled is defined as 'lawfully resident in Australia for a reasonable period'.
• A reasonable period is considered to be 2 years.
• Periods of temporary residence, as well as permanent residence, can be counted towards making up the 2 year requirement.