A Contributory Aged Parent Visa Temporary 884 is a Temporary Skill Shortage visa that allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers overseas. It is a four-year temporary residence visa and can be extended twice up to six years. Once the applicant has been in the country on this type of visa for two years, they are eligible to apply for permanent residency. The 884 visas have replaced the former 457 work visa and the 186 international student work experience program.

Requirements for Australian Visa 884:

To apply, you need the following:

• A current job offer or nomination by your state or territory government agency.
• Have completed three years' worth of relevant full-time work in the past 10 years.
• Be under 45 years old.
• To meet all health and character requirements.
• The application fee is AUD 1,000.
• You must have a valid passport from your home country with at least 12 months remaining validity, and it needs to be valid for at least 18 months after your application date.
• You will also need to provide evidence of English language proficiency.
• If you currently live outside of Australia, you will need to provide evidence of funds equivalent to AUD 9,500 per person (approximately USD 7,500).

Documents Required to Apply for Contributory Aged Parent Visa 884 and 864

Before you can apply for contributory aged parent visa temporary 884, you need to gather the documents below:

1. Proof of citizenship (passport or birth certificate).
2. Proof of identity and date of birth (driver's license or other government-issued identification cards).
3. Completed application form.
4. Evidence of investment funds - such as bank statements showing a minimum balance in the local currency equivalent to AUD 250,000 in a savings account or cheque account.
5. Evidence that you have access to the capital required for your proposed project in Australia.
6. An undertaking from an Australian guarantor that they will pay any outstanding debts should you not meet your obligation under the agreement.
7. The completed sponsorship form from the person providing your accommodation in Australia.
8. A police certificate from each country where you have lived for 12 months or more since turning 18.

The processing time taken for visa 884 and 864:

Visa processing times are difficult to predict for this, and Contributory Aged Parent Visa Permanent 864 and can vary depending on the visa category, passport country, and time of year. It is best to check the website of each Australian consulate or embassy as they will have up-to-date information. In most cases, applicants will need a valid passport and at least one additional document that prove the purpose of their visit to Australia.

The application process may include an interview and/or examination by a doctor. Coming to work in Australia will include police checks, financial records, and proof of sufficient funds (usually AUD 20,000).

The Application Cost of Visa 884

The application fee for contributory aged parent visa temporary 884 is AUD 2,060, and the visa cost is AUD 8,360. It takes between 2-3 months to process. After that, you may choose whether you will stay in the job provided by your sponsor or seek employment in the country where you reside.

You may also be asked to give details of your bank account to show that you have sufficient funds available to support yourself while on your visit and when returning home.