1. 💡 What’s New with Parent Visa Applications?
Since April 24, 2025, the Department of Home Affairs allows Parent visa applicants (excluding Subclass 103 lodged before November 2018) to import a paper-based application into their online ImmiAccount after it’s acknowledged by the department .
2. ✅ Benefits of Linking to ImmiAccount
Once imported, applicants gain access to valuable online tools:
- Upload supporting documents digitally, instead of mailing them.
- Receive and view messages directly from Home Affairs .
- Update personal details, like contact info, quickly and securely .
- Track application status in real time, replacing mailed updates.
3. 🛠️ How to Import Your Application
- Lodge the paper form for your Parent visa (e.g., Subclasses 103, 143, 804).
- Wait for acknowledgment from Home Affairs.
- Log into ImmiAccount or create one if needed .
- Choose “Import application”, then enter:
- Your Application ID
- Date of birth
- Document number (e.g., passport or ImmiCard) .
Success! Your application now appears in ImmiAccount, ready for full online management.
4. 📌 Important Details & Limitations
- Only applicable to Parent visas lodged after November 2018. Pre‑2018 Subclass 103 visas are not eligible .
- Digital import does not replace the initial paper submission—it’s a supplementary, digital management step.
- Home Affairs offers a step-by-step import guide on its official site.
5. 🎯 Advantages for Applicants
- Transparency: No more waiting anxiously for paper responses—see updates instantly.
- Efficiency: Upload documents anytime, reduce mail delays and courier costs.
- Control: Update information in real time (e.g., change of phone or address).
- Security: All documentation and communications are stored securely in one online location.
6. 🔍 How to Maximize Use of ImmiAccount
- Create your ImmiAccount early, even before filing your visa.
- Link your application as soon as acknowledgment is received.
- Enable notifications for prompt alerts on any updates or requests.
- Use the portal to upload missing documents immediately when requested.
- Maintain account security, including enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA), which is being rolled out .
Summary
Australia’s update for Parent visa applicants—allowing digital management via ImmiAccount—is a major step forward. Applicants gain speed, clarity, and autonomy in their visa journey. To benefit, simply lodge your paper visa, wait for acknowledgment, and seamlessly import and manage everything under one login.
