Can I apply parent migration australia while I am still in US-Please Advice?

Question

Hello,

I just became a permanent resident of Australia as my wife is a Citizen of Australia. I am here in US on H1B visa.

My qusetion is Can I apply parent migration to australia while I am in US?

Also some people say that as I just got my PR ( Jan 2008) so I have to wait for 2 years before even I can apply for my parent migration.

Can someone please explain me more on this.

Answer 1

As long as you hold a valid Australian permanent residency visa, you can sponsor your parents, however the family balance test must be met, which means that at least 50% of your parents' children are Australian citizen or Australian permanent residence.

If you would like more information or assitance in this matter, please contact me at [e-mail]

I am an Australian registered migration agent based in Sydney, MARN: 0848740

Answer 2

You must file the application for immigration of your parent in Australia so that there will be no complication since you are just temporary in the US.