Parent and other family visas closed

Effective today, the 2^nd of June 2014, the following Non-Contributory Parent and other family visas have been closed:

• Aged Dependent Relative visa classes and subclasses
• Remaining Relative visa classes and subclasses
• Carer visa classes and subclasses
• Parent and Aged Parent visa classes and subclasses

This means that applications for the above listed visas will no longer be accepted by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection. Applications made before the 2^nd of June 2014 will not be affected and will be assessed based on the criteria for its specific class of visa.