Family Sponsored Visa Australia

Australia Family Visa is a type of visa that allows Australian citizens or permanent residents to bring their family members to Australia to live together. Also, it allows New Zealand citizens to migrate to this country, subject to certain conditions. There are various types of family visa subclasses available such as partner visa, parent visa, child visa, and other family visas. The Australian family Sponsored visa requirements and eligibility criteria vary for each subclass. Australian country offers several family visa options for those individuals who have family members residing in Australia. In the article, below we have mentioned some different Australian family visa types.

1. Partner visa: Basically, This visa is for married, spouses or fiances of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or appropriate New Zealand citizens. There are further two subcategories of this visa, one is a partner visa (temporary) and the other is a partner visa (permanent). Moreover, to check the processing time of the application, visit the official Australian website frequently because sometimes complex cases take longer time to process. It includes Fiance (intending to marriage), married partner, Spouse, or de facto partner (including same-sex partners)
    

Family Sponsored Visa Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for a partner visa in Australia, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must be in a genuine and ongoing relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
• You and your partner must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
• You must meet health and character requirements.
• You must meet the financial requirements, which means that your partner must be able to sponsor you and meet certain income requirements.
• If you are applying from within Australia, you must hold a valid visa that allows you to apply for another visa while you are in Australia.

1. Child visa: This visa is for dependent children of Australian permanent residents, citizens, or allowed New Zealand citizens. In general, it is issued under several subclasses alike parent visas. With this visa, the child can stay or work in Australia and also in public healthcare schemes. This visa provides a travel facility for traveling to and from Australian Country (for five years).
    

The child must be:-

• dependent on the parent and single
• Outside Australia when the application is under process
• a full-time student must be under 18 years, aged over 18, or under 25 i.e. financially dependent on the parents, or unable to work due to a disability.
• The child must be sponsored by eligible parents
• The child must meet the above-given age criteria
• he/she can’t be married or engaged
• Must meet health and character requirements.

1. Parent visa: This visa is for Australian permanent residents (PR), also parents of Australian citizens, and authorized New Zealand citizens. Western overseas lays special emphasis on this type of visa because there are many immigrants traveling to Australia based on this parent visa.
   
   Basic eligibility conditions for this application:-

• Parents must appear to “balance family test”
• Parents immigrating to this country are immediately not eligible for the age pension
• Parent visa holders are allowed to settle permanently in Australia
• They are authorized to do work in the country
• Entitle social and health care benefits

1. Other family visas: This visa is for other eligible family members, such as Brothers, sisters, dependent relatives, and grandparents. The caretakers may also migrate to Australian countries initially on a (temporary visa) and later it will be convertible to a permanent type visa.

Eligibility to grant this other family visa:-

• You have a valid sponsor i.e. sibling, step-parent or eligible parent, step-sibling, or an eligible partner of their relative.
• You must obtain assurance of support. (it assures the candidate does not rely on the government)
• Must have a passport and meet both health and character requirements.
• Before you apply, gather all the documents to apply for the visa.
• After the process of application wait for the visa outcomes.

Each visa option has its specific requirements and eligibility criteria. It is important to carefully consider the visa options available and seek professional advice before applying. The Western overseas family visa consultant in Australia provides detailed information on each family visa option and the application process.

What is the general process for a family visa in Australia

The process for an Australian family visa can vary depending on the type of visa and the specific circumstances of the applicant and their family member(s). Here are the general steps involved:

1. Determine eligibility: The first step is to determine which family visa category is applicable based on the relationship with the family member in Australia.
2. Submit an expression of interest: Depending on the type of family visa, the applicant may need to submit an expression of interest to the Department of Home Affairs.
3. Wait for an invitation to apply: If submitting an expression of interest, the applicant will need to wait for an invitation to apply for the visa. Alternatively, some family visas allow the applicant to submit a visa application immediately.
4. Submit required documentation: The applicant will need to provide documentation to support their application, such as identity documents, health assessments, character assessments, proof of relationship, and more.
5. Pay application fees: Most visa applications require payment of an application fee, and this fee can vary depending on the type of visa and the applicant's circumstances.
6. Attend interviews (if required): Depending on the type of family visa, the applicant and their family member(s) in Australia may need to attend an interview.
7. Wait for a decision: The Department of Home Affairs will assess the application, and if everything is in order, they will grant the visa. This process can take anywhere from a few months to over a year, depending on the visa category and processing times.
    

It's important to note that the above steps are only a general guide, and the requirements and process for a family visa can vary depending on the specific circumstances of the applicant and their family member(s). The cost of a family visa depends on which visa you are applying for. The cost may lie between AUD370 to AUD6,490. We at western overseas assess all the documents properly before processing any application and assures the best results.