Family Sponsored Visa: Bringing Loved Ones Together in Australia
The Family Sponsored Visa program, introduced by the Australian Immigration Department, is designed to support family reunification. This visa category allows Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens to sponsor their family members to immigrate to Australia. It aims to keep families united, offering spouses, parents, children, and other close family members the opportunity to live together in Australia.
At Upright Migration Consultants, we are committed to helping you navigate the complexities of family-sponsored immigration to Australia, ensuring that your loved ones can join you in the country you now call home.
Key Highlights of the Family Sponsored Visa
- Spouses & Partners: This visa enables married couples, fiancées, and same-sex partners to immigrate to Australia and establish permanent residency after meeting certain conditions. It provides an initial temporary residency, with the option to transition to permanent residency after a few years.
- Parent Visa: A parent visa allows parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to join their children in Australia. Depending on the subclass, the visa can be temporary or permanent, and it allows parents to work during their stay. There is also a Contributory Parent Visa, which accelerates processing times for those willing to pay a higher fee.
- Child Visa: If your child is a dependent, orphaned relative, or under adoption, you can sponsor them for a visa. This includes various subclasses based on whether the child is offshore or in Australia, allowing them to live permanently with their parent(s) in the country.
- Other Family Members: This visa category also extends to other relatives such as siblings, caregivers, or dependent family members. These individuals may initially receive a temporary visa, with the possibility of converting it to a permanent visa after meeting certain requirements.
Sponsorship
To apply for a family-sponsored visa, your sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Partner Visas
- The applicant must be married, engaged, or in a de facto relationship (including same-sex couples) with the sponsor.
- The sponsor must be a permanent resident or Australian citizen.
Parent Visas
- The applicant’s child (a permanent resident, Australian citizen, or eligible New Zealand citizen) must be the sponsor.
- The sponsor must meet the family balance test and can choose to sponsor their parents under either a temporary or contributory parent visa, depending on their preference for processing speed and fee.
Child Visas
- A parent, who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, must sponsor the child.
- This visa allows the child to be granted permanent residency if the parent is a citizen or a permanent resident.
Other Family Members
- Individuals such as siblings, dependent relatives, or caregivers can also be sponsored under this visa category, with specific requirements based on their relationship to the sponsor.
If you’re considering sponsoring a loved one to come to Australia, Upright Migration Consultants can help you with the entire process, from sponsorship to visa application. Our team of expert migration agents is here to guide you through every step, ensuring that your application is handled efficiently and accurately.
For any questions or to start your family’s immigration journey, get in touch with us today!