Would you like to bring family members siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, or other relatives to Australia? You can sponsor your relatives to come to Australia,As an Australian citizen or permanent resident,in an effort to bring family members together Australian immigration department has introduced family visas in Australia. permanent residents of this country, Australian citizens, and eligible New Zealand citizens,These visas are essentially sponsored by them.have capping limits in Some types of relative visas. Once that limit is reached until more places become available, which may not be for several years no more relative visas are issued.for more visa information contact immigration agent in sydney.
Below are some common visas to bring a family member over to Australia,Depending on the circumstances.
Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – Family Sponsored
The subclass 491 visa was introduced last year.Applicants who are interested in living and working in a designated regional area in Australia and have an eligible family member who can sponsor them. The Family Sponsored Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491 is a provisional visa for them. Visa holders after three years will be eligible to apply for a Permanent Residence visa. Applicants must be nominated by an eligible family member residing in a designated regional area or by an Australian state or territory government or sponsored.
The subclass 491 visa is point tested. to apply for a 491 subclass visa the applicant must have at least 65 points to express his/her interest however it is highly competitive and to receive an invitation to apply you may need around 90 to 100 points. The other requirements include:
The sponsor must be:
An eligible relative can be:
Cost: $4,045
Processing times: due to COVID-19 Currently delayed . But it is generally 3-6 months.
Sponsored Family Stream - Subclass 600 Visitor visa :
If you plan to invite your relatives to visit Australia for up to 12 months Sponsored Family Stream - Subclass 600 Visitor Visa is suitable With this visa, family members can visit friends or family, study up to 3 months in total and travel around Australia on this visa. the applicant cannot work on this visa is important to note. applicants who want to stay in Australia temporarily this visa is perfect for them.
You must be a settled Australian citizen or permanent resident, to sponsor a relative to Australia. at least 18 years old is must. If asked by the Department you must also have the ability to pay a security bond As a sponsor.if requested, it usually ranges between $5,000 – $15,000 per person, However The amount for the security bond is discretionary.
Costs: $145
Processing Time: 3 to 6 months
Subclass 836 Carer Visa / Subclass 116 :
For eligibility:
Costs: $3,860
Processing times: Currently unavailable.
Subclass 115 / Subclass 835 Remaining Relative Visa
Subclass 835/ Subclass 115 is the remaining relative visa. when applying for the visa subclass 835 is for applicants who are in Australia while Subclass 115 is for applicants who are overseas. The applicant to move to Australia to be with their only close relative,the remaining relative visa is a permanent visa that allows.
The eligibility requirements are:
Costs: $6,415
Processing times: the waiting time can be more than ten years As such There are a limited number of remaining relative visas granted each year.
New Zealand citizens bring family
Returning Australian bring overseas-born family