EMC Australia / Subclass 884

The temporary two-step version for an aged parent already in Australia.

884 usually leads to 864. Same idea as 173 then 143. Health, assurance of support and the later 864 have to be planned at the start.

Who this page is for

  • An aged parent in Australia, splitting the contributory charge

How it works

What this visa asks of you

These are the parts of this visa, in the order they usually matter.

How EMC works

How we help

  1. 01

    The second visa

    We treat 884 as step one of two, not a finished parent outcome.

First conversation

What to bring

  • Current visa
  • Plan for the 864 charge

Before you apply

Things that go wrong

  • 884 expires.
  • Do not let status lapse between 884 and 864.

Questions

People ask this first

  • No. It is the two-payment option. Some families lodge 864 directly.

Start with your situation.

You do not need to memorise the subclass. Book a consultation, or send us a message.

MARN 1800335 · Level 14, 333 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.

Related topics

This page is general information, not advice about your circumstances. Australian migration law changes. You should consult a Registered Migration Agent before you apply. EMC Australia is OMARA-registered (MARN 1800335).