On a summer afternoon in 2023, Mrs. Zhang walked into the  Merchants Prosperity Education & Migration, holding a thick stack of materials and looking anxious. Her two children had settled in Australia for many years and had already become permanent residents, while she and her husband were still living in their home country. As she grew older, Mrs. Zhang increasingly felt the sorrow of being separated from her children. After hearing about the parent immigration pathway, she came to us with a hope of trying it out.

“Can I really immigrate to Australia?” she asked, sitting on the sofa, her tone full of expectation yet doubt.

We listened carefully to Mrs. Zhang’s story, understood her situation, and gave her a firm answer: Yes! Although the 143 visa has high costs and material requirements, her circumstances fully met the application criteria. Upon hearing this, the worry on Mrs. Zhang’s face started to fade.

The Start of the Visa Journey

From the moment Mrs. Zhang decided to apply, we accompanied her every step of the way. Her son and daughter were extremely supportive of the process, voluntarily taking on the role of sponsors and actively helping to prepare the necessary documents. Mrs. Zhang said, “Seeing how hard my children are working, I must get this done as soon as possible.”

To ensure a smooth application, we started by organizing the family relationship documents, including birth certificates and household registration books. These documents were not directly usable, so we arranged for translation and notarization services, adjusting them to meet the immigration authorities’ format requirements. We also carefully reviewed her children’s sponsorship documents, checking their tax records and bank statements multiple times to ensure they met all sponsorship conditions.

While waiting for the immigration department to process the application, Mrs. Zhang felt a bit anxious. However, we kept her informed with the latest updates and suggested that she apply for a visitor visa to reunite with her children in Australia. “Although the visa hasn’t been granted yet, just being able to spend more time with my children already makes me feel content,” she said, expressing her feelings over the phone.

The Day of Reaping Happiness

One morning in 2024, Mrs. Zhang received a call from us. It was a moment she would never forget: “Mrs. Zhang, your 143 visa has been approved!” On the other end of the line, there was a brief silence, followed by an uncontrollable sob.

She excitedly said, “The long wait of over a year was truly worth it. Thank you for your professionalism and patience. Without you, I wouldn’t have known what to do.”

A New Chapter for the Whole Family

Now, Mrs. Zhang and her husband have settled in Australia, living in the same city as their children. Every evening, she takes her grandchildren for a walk in a nearby park, with an unmistakable smile of happiness on her face. “Being able to live with my children is the greatest happiness,” she says. “This land has truly become our new home.”

The Bridge of Home

Mrs. Zhang’s immigration journey is a microcosm of countless family reunion stories. Through our efforts, Merchants Prosperity Education & Migration helped her overcome borders and the complexities of the application process, opening the door to a new life. We believe that each time we help, it’s not just about securing a visa; it’s about building a bridge of reunion between families.